Bay City public meetings in 2024

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: a 6x6 foot addition at 1701 6th St, a window replacement at 2170 5th St, and a new concrete driveway at 513/517 N. Grant. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• HDC 24-28 – 1701 6th St – Paul Crandall: request for COA to construct a 6' x 6' addition on the east elevation of existing home
• HDC 24-29 – 2170 5th St – Brandon Martini & Markie Bradley: request for COA to replace one rear-facing window
• HDC 24-30 – 513/517 N. Grant – Billy Joe Waterman, Trust: request for COA to install a new concrete driveway where none exists

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: a 6x6 addition at 1701 6th St., a window replacement at 2170 5th St., and a new concrete driveway at 513/517 N. Grant. All motions carried unanimously. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a staff announcement about a January 8th meeting.

• Approved COA for 6x6 addition at 1701 6th St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 2170 5th St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for new concrete driveway at 513/517 N. Grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024, to consider two non-use variance requests from Christopher Neigh for a property at 200 Chandler Street. The variances would allow a fence exceeding the six-foot height limit in side and rear yards and permit fence hardware to face outward instead of inward toward the property.

• Case Z 24-05 – 200 Chandler St. – Christopher Neigh: request for variance from Sec. 122-423(1)(c) to allow fence height over six feet in side and rear yards
• Second variance request from Sec. 122-421(b)(3) to allow fence hardware (posts, bolts, screws) to face outward rather than inward
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals denied both non-use variances requested by Christopher Neigh for the property at 200 Chandler Street. The board found no evidence of unnecessary burden or dire need, and noted the compliance issues were self-created. The motion to deny passed unanimously.

• Denied variance from Sec. 122-423(1)(c) to allow fence height over six feet (unanimous)
• Denied variance from Sec. 122-421(b)(3) to allow fence hardware facing outward (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will hear public comments, consider continued cases from September (special use for auto repair at 1021 Broadway and site plan for a convenience store at 603 Columbus), and take up new business including a special use permit for a fitness center at 102 AuSable State Road and a request to vacate a portion of McGraw Street west of Harrison Street. The Commission will also elect officers for the upcoming term.

• Case SU 24-04 – 1021 Broadway – special use for automotive repair facility
• Case SPR 24-06 – 603 Columbus Avenue – site plan for 1,500 sq ft convenience store redevelopment
• Case SU 24-05 – 102 AuSable State Road – special use for 6,000 sq ft personal fitness center
• Case V 24-01 – Street right-of-way vacation on McGraw Street (west of Harrison Street) for Mersen at 900 Harrison Street
• Selection of officers: president, vice-president, secretary

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider three certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for property alterations: a roof replacement at 1001 Center Ave., porch replacements at 1213 6th St., and construction of a new single-family home at 1216 Park Ave. Public comments on non-agenda items are also invited.

• HDC 24-24: Roof replacement (slate to alternative material), brick repairs, and box gutter/cornice restoration at 1001 Center Ave.
• HDC 24-25: Replacement of front, side, and second-story porches at 1213 6th St. (new deck, handrails, guardrails, steps, risers, treads, columns).
• HDC 24-26: Construction of a two-story single-family home on a vacant lot at 1216 Park Ave. by Bay County Habitat for Humanity.
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt two brownfield plans: Iron Bridge at Wheeler's Landing and Water Street Lofts. The board will also review a TIF submission for the Legacy project, update loan policies, and consider a revolving loan fund request from Water Street Lofts. Other items include an active plan summary and review of projected revolving loan fund revenues.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the Iron Bridge at Wheeler's Landing Brownfield Plan
• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plan
• TIF Submission Request for the Legacy project
• Update to LBRF and EPA RLF Loan Policy
• Water Street Lofts Request for Revolving Loan Funds

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved resolutions adopting the Iron Bridge at Wheeler's Landing and Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plans, and approved a $500,000 loan for Water Street Lofts. The board also approved a TIF reimbursement request for the Legacy Project and updated the LBRF and EPA RLF loan policy. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved TIF submission for Legacy Project ($547,618.16) (motion carried)
• Adopted Iron Bridge at Wheeler's Landing Brownfield Plan (motion carried)
• Adopted Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plan (motion carried)
• Approved $500,000 LBRF loan for Water Street Lofts at 1.5% interest, 10-year term, 3-year deferral (motion carried)
• Approved updates to LBRF and EPA RLF Loan Policy (motion carried)
• Approved April 30, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board will hold its quarterly meeting. Items include approval of minutes, ratification of expenses totaling $50,071.12, and review of financial statements and actuarial report as of June 30, 2024. The board will also receive a performance report for Q3 2024 and discuss the Drop Program. Member transactions include adjustments to four retirees' pensions and a new hire.

• Adjustments to annual pensions for retirees Paul MacBride, Timothy Meagher, Gregory Potts, and Joseph Doyle
• Ratification of $50,071.12 in plan expenses, including investment management fees to Fisher Investments, Ancora, and Foster & Foster
• Presentation of June 30, 2024 financial statement by Smith & Klaczkiewicz, PC
• Receive June 30, 2024 actuarial report from Foster & Foster, Inc
• Discussion of Drop (Deferred Retirement Option) Program led by Angela Willsie

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will consider two development proposals continued from September: a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 1021 Broadway and a site plan for a 1,500 sq ft convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue. The commission will also discuss an update to the Master Plan during staff comments. Public comments on non-agenda items will be heard after approval of past meeting minutes.

• Case SU 24-04: Torey Jackson requests special use approval for an automotive repair facility at 1021 Broadway in the C-2-A General Business district.
• Case SPR 24-06: Austin and Associates Architects and Planners seeks site plan approval for a 1,500 square foot retail convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue.
• Staff comments will include an update of the Master Plan.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to review Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for residential property modifications. The body will consider requests for porch reconstruction, siding replacement, and the installation of a new driveway.

• HDC 24-19: Front porch reconstruction and siding replacement at 909 N. Farragut
• HDC 24-21: Installation of a new concrete driveway at 808 N. Birney
• HDC 24-22: Replacement of front porch steps, railings, treads, and risers at 410 N. Sheridan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a use variance request for 302 N. Tuscola Rd. The applicant, MI Short Stay Solutions, LLC, seeks to operate a non-transient stay facility for traveling medical professionals in the R-1 Single Family Residential district. The proposed facility would offer 18 rooms with stays ranging from 13 weeks to 6 months.

• Public hearing for use variance Z 24-03 at 302 N. Tuscola Rd.
• Proposed 18-room non-transient stay facility for traveling medical professionals
• Property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential
• Stays determined by length of work contracts (typically 13 weeks to 6 months)
• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public meeting to decide on two certificate of appropriateness requests: reconstructing a front porch and replacing siding at 909 N. Farragut, and replacing four windows at 2301 Nurmi Dr. Public comments on non-agenda items will also be accepted.

• HDC 24-19 – 909 N. Farragut: request to reconstruct front porch and replace siding
• HDC 24-20 – 2301 Nurmi Dr.: request to replace four windows
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use request for an automotive repair facility. The body will also review three site plan requests for new construction and redevelopment projects.

• Public Hearing: Special use approval for automotive repair facility at 1021 Broadway
• Site Plan Review: 1,500 square foot convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue
• Site Plan Review: Mixed-use building with multi-family units and retail at 1021 N Water Street
• Site Plan Review: 1,900 square foot financial credit union at 2601 Center Avenue

The Bay City Planning Commission approved site plans for a mixed-use building at 1210 N Water Street and a credit union at 2601 Center Avenue, both unanimously. It postponed a special use request for an automotive repair facility at 1021 Broadway and a site plan for a convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue until revised plans are submitted. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved site plan for mixed-use building at 1210 N Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for credit union at 2601 Center Avenue (unanimous)
• Postponed special use for automotive repair at 1021 Broadway until revised site plan
• Postponed site plan for convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue until revised site plan
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission is meeting to consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) regarding property modifications. These requests involve porch and window replacements in historic districts.

• HDC 24-09: Front porch replacement/modification at 1101 Center Ave.
• HDC 24-17: Replacement of two vinyl windows with vinyl replacement windows at 1910 6th St.
• HDC 24-18: Replacement of front and rear porches, substructures, and stairs at 400 N. Sheridan

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: replacing the front porch at 1101 Center Ave., replacing two vinyl windows at 1910 6th St., and replacing front and rear porches at 400 N. Sheridan. All approvals were based on compliance with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards and city regulations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved COA for porch replacement at 1101 Center Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 1910 6th St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for porch replacement at 400 N. Sheridan (unanimous; applicant recused)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on the proposed 2024 Master Plan. The body will also review two site plan requests for infrastructure and facility expansions.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024 Master Plan
• Site plan review for a proposed electrical substation at 1019 Harrison Street (BCELP)
• Site plan review for a building addition and playground at 915 Columbus Avenue (Bay Human Services)

The Bay City Planning Commission unanimously approved site plans for a BCELP electrical substation at 1019 Harrison Street and a Bay Human Services building addition at 915 Columbus Avenue. The commission also approved edits to the 2024 Master Plan and voted to send it to the City Commission for adoption on September 5, 2024.

• Approved site plan for BCELP electrical substation at 1019 Harrison Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Bay Human Services addition at 915 Columbus Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Master Plan edits, removing street tree provision on page 56 (unanimous)
• Sent edited 2024 Master Plan to City Commission for approval (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for the rehabilitation of a building at 108 and 110 N. Linn Street that was damaged by a structure fire on April 4, 2023. The applicant, Linn Street Renaissance LLC, is seeking approval for the work. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and an opportunity for public comments on non-agenda items.

• HDC 24-16 – Certificate of Appropriateness for rehabilitation of 108 & 110 N. Linn Street (fire damage)

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board holds its quarterly meeting to review investment performance and ratify expenses. The board will approve member transactions including retirements, pension adjustments, a new hire, and a deceased member. A Q2 2024 performance report and market update will be presented by Mariner.

• Ratification of $45,837.58 in expenses including investment and consulting fees
• Approval of retirements: Denise Leszczynski (Fire, $2,844.65/yr) and Randy Case beneficiary (Fire, $3,200.31/yr)
• Pension adjustments for five police/fire retirees totaling $8,135.13 in annual increases
• New police hire Zaiden Mitchell effective 05/16/2024
• Q2 2024 performance report by Mariner Institutional

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a use variance request. The applicant seeks to establish a two-family dwelling in a single-family residential zoning district.

• Case Z 24-02: Use variance request for 123 Woodside Ln. by Skyleigh Property Mgmt Service o/b Elevated 8 Michigan

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance (Case Z 24-01) allowing a two-family dwelling at 123 Woodside Ln. in the R-1 Single-Family Residential district. The variance was granted subject to the owner updating city records to reflect the two-family status. The vote was 4-1, with J. Rise dissenting.

• Approved use variance for two-family dwelling at 123 Woodside Ln. (4-1)
• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public comment and opened discussion (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness: one for replacing nine windows at 608 N. Sheridan and another for replacing front porch decking at 1817 Center Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 10 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• HDC 24-14 – Request to replace nine windows at 608 N. Sheridan (Baker applicant)
• HDC 24-15 – Request to replace front porch decking with tongue-in-groove composite materials at 1817 Center Ave. (Smith applicant)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 10, 2024
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will discuss and potentially decide on a site plan request (SPR 24-03) for an 8,400-square-foot storage building at 4804 E. Wilder Road, submitted by Straits Wood Treating. The commission will also continue its discussion of the Bay City Master Plan. The meeting includes public comment and approval of past minutes.

• Case SPR 24-03 – site plan approval for 8,400 sq ft storage building at 4804 E. Wilder Road, for lumber storage only
• Applicant: Straits Wood Treating (office at 4868 E. Wilder Road)
• Old Business: continuation of Bay City Master Plan discussion
• Public comments on non-agenda items will be heard
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Historic District Commission

The commission is reviewing requests for property alterations within the historic district. This includes a request to replace seven windows at 1106 4th St. and a renewal of a demolition permit for 2000 6th St.

• Replacement of seven basement and attic windows at 1106 4th St.
• Renewal of a demolition permit for a historic resource at 2000 6th St.
• Approval of the June 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review survey results for the Bay City Master Plan. The commission will discuss Future Land Use Map changes near Arbor Street properties and the schedule for final edits and public hearings. Staff updates regarding the zoning ordinance and Broadway rezoning are also scheduled.

• Review of Bay City Master Plan survey results
• Discussion of Future Land Use Map near Arbor Street properties
• Zoning ordinance staff update
• Broadway rezoning staff update

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two requests for certificates of appropriateness. These applications involve replacing porch steps at 1710 6th St. and porch columns and decking at 1716 6th St.

• Request to replace porch steps, including treads, risers, and stringers, at 1710 6th St.
• Request to replace porch columns and porch decking at 1716 6th St.

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for replacing porch steps, treads, risers, stringers, and railings at 2118 6th St. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HDC 24-06 for porch replacement at 2118 6th St.
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider two rezoning requests for properties on Broadway Avenue, both submitted by Torey Jackson. The commission will also approve past meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive staff updates on the Bay City Master Plan.

• Case RZ 24-01: Rezone 1021 Broadway from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-2-A General Business
• Case RZ 24-02: Rezone 1015 Broadway from R-2 Duplex to C-2-A General Business
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Staff updates on Bay City Master Plan

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Public Safety and Fire Pension Plan and Retirement System Board of Trustees is holding its quarterly meeting. They will review the first quarter 2024 investment performance report from Mariner, discuss market updates and distressed debt, and consider adopting the Open Meetings Act. The board will also ratify $52,280.67 in plan expenses and approve member transactions including retirements, new hires, and deceased members.

• Ratify $52,280.67 in expenses including $12,500 AndCo consulting fee, $17,471.50 City admin fee, $12,523.17 Ancora investment fee
• Approve retirement adjustments: Richard Newbold +$1,538.40, Judy Collins +$9,472.20
• New member Frankie Landman, Police, hired 05/06/2024
• Deceased members: Marilyn Cardinal (beneficiary, 01/21/2024), Terry Collins (Fire, 04/02/2024)
• Resignations: Jamaar Garth (Police, 03/21/2024), Carson Kayner (Police, 05/09/2024)

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission will consider a request to demolish a detached garage and build a new one at 2136 5th St. The commission may issue a Notice to Proceed for the demolition and a Certificate of Appropriateness for the new construction. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• HDC 24-05: Demolition permit for detached garage at 2136 5th St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new detached garage at same property
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its FY25 budget, review a Uptown TIF submission with AKT review letters, consider a new EGLE grant application for the Bay Housing Commission, and elect officers. The agenda also includes public input, approval of prior minutes, and an EPA RLF open house announcement.

• FY25 Budget Approval
• Uptown TIF Submission Request with AKT Review Letters (2)
• New EGLE Grant application for Bay Housing Commission
• Election of Officers
• EPA RLF Open House

Coordinating Council/TIFA Board

The Coordinating Council and TIFA Board will review the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and conduct officer elections. The meeting also includes discussions regarding wayfinding signage contracts and the Master Plan public comment period.

• Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2025
• Officer elections
• Wayfinding Signage Contract
• Master Plan Public Comment Period
• EPA RLF Open House

Historic District Commission

This Historic District Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the meeting minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three land-use requests: a special use for a group childcare home, a site plan for additional parking, and a special use for a multifamily dwelling. The commission will also receive updates on the Bay City Master Plan.

• Special use request for Group Childcare Home (7-12 children) at 803 S. Warner
• Site plan approval for 22 additional parking spaces at 299 E. Midland Street (Lake Effect Chiropractic)
• Special use request for 5 dwelling units at 1001 Garfield Avenue (Stonepark Management LLC)
• Bay City Master Plan staff updates

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a budget request. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from November 21, 2023.

• Follow up on budget request
• Approval of minutes for 11/21/2023

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a request from Superior Products Holdings, LLC to modify a storefront entryway. The proposed change involves installing a concrete ramp to meet ADA compliance standards.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 607 and 609 E. Midland St. (ADA-compliant concrete ramp)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case Z 24-01, a request by Torey Jackson for variances to establish a motor vehicle repair garage at 1021 Broadway Ave. The property is in the C-1 Neighborhood Business district, where such garages are not normally permitted. The applicant seeks a use variance, permission for outdoor repair work, and non-use variances from minimum lot area and frontage requirements.

• Case Z 24-01: use variance to allow motor vehicle repair garage in C-1 district
• Variance from Sec. 122-487(f) to allow outdoor repair activities
• Non-use variance from 14,000 sq ft minimum lot area requirement
• Non-use variance from 140 ft minimum lot frontage requirement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a special use request from Stonepark Management LLC to increase the number of dwelling units at 1001 Garfield Avenue. The commission will also discuss survey questions regarding the Bay City Master Plan.

• Special use approval for five dwelling units at 1001 Garfield Avenue
• Discussion on Bay City Master Plan survey questions

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to homes on N. Grant. One request involves replacing roofing material on a rear portion of a home, and the other involves replacing porch elements and constructing new steps. The commission will also approve minutes from its February meeting and take public comments.

• HDC 24-02: Certificate of Appropriateness to replace rear roofing material at 610 N. Grant
• HDC 24-03: Certificate of Appropriateness for porch flooring, railing, ceiling, handrails, new steps and wing walls at 620 N. Grant
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a special use request by LifeClinic Community Resources to occupy the former South Baptist Church at 800 Cass Avenue for offices and services, and a site plan request by Mersen USA for a new parking lot at 107 McGraw Street. The commission will also discuss and take action on the substantially complete five-year Bay City Master Plan and Future Land Use. Public comments on non-agenda items will be heard.

• Special use request (SU 24-01) for 800 Cass Avenue, LifeClinic Community Resources, in R-2 zoning
• Site plan request (SPR 24-01) for 107 McGraw Street, Mersen USA, new parking lot in M-1 zoning
• Discussion and action on Bay City Master Plan and Future Land Use

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting to consider a request to demolish a fire-damaged structure at 404 N. Sheridan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public comments.

• HDC 24-01: Request for Notice to Proceed to demolish structure at 404 N. Sheridan after a fire

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board will hold its quarterly meeting to review investment performance reports from AndCo Consulting, consider extending Alidade Capital's term, and discuss the 2025 fiscal year budget. The board will also ratify plan expenses totaling $79,515.44, approve member transactions including retirements and new hires, and elect officers.

• Ratify $79,515.44 in plan expenses, including $17,471.50 admin fees to City of Bay City and $12,500 consulting fee to AndCo
• Approve or reject Alidade Capital term extension
• Discuss/approve 2025 fiscal year Police & Fire Retirement budget
• Approve retirement adjustments for four members totaling $7,072.67
• Approve seven new police hires and one new fire hire, all dated 12/18/2023

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will discuss and take action on the revised draft five-year Master Plan and Future Land Use Map. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion and action on revised draft five-year Bay City Master Plan
• Discussion and action on Future Land Use Map

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially forward the revised draft of the city's five-year Master Plan, along with considering bylaw revisions and the 2023 Planning Department Annual Report. The meeting includes public comments on non-agenda items and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion and action on the revised draft five-year Bay City Master Plan
• Planning Commission bylaw revisions
• 2023 Planning Department Annual Report

Historic District Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the minutes, so there is nothing to report on decisions or discussions.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Mersen USA Corporation for a furnace smokestack with scrubber at 900 Harrison. The stack would be 70 feet tall, exceeding the 55-foot maximum allowed in the M-1 Light Industrial district. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request Case Z 23-06 for 70-foot smokestack at 900 Harrison (Mersen USA)
• Height variance from 55-foot limit to 70 feet in M-1 Light Industrial district
• Public hearing on January 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM in City Commission Chambers