Bay City public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a use variance request for 900 6th Street. The applicant, Zeke Carlyon, seeks to establish a microbrewery and restaurant with a 125-person capacity inside an existing church building.

• Case Z 25-08: Use variance request for 900 6th Street to allow a microbrewery and restaurant in an R-2 Single and Two-Family Residential district

The board approved a use variance allowing a microbrewery and restaurant in the former church at 900 6th Street, adding conditions for overflow parking, a 11 p.m. closing time, and bicycle racks. The regular meeting start time was changed to 6 p.m. beginning January 2026. The board also adopted a staff recommendation to record member absences on the record and adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved variance for 900 6th St. microbrewery/restaurant with conditions (5 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Condition added: submit parking agreement with neighboring property (5 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Condition added: establishment must close no later than 11 p.m. (5 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Condition added: install bicycle racks (5 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Changed regular meeting start time to 6 p.m. effective Jan 2026 (5 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Adopted staff recommendation to record member absences on the record (unanimous)
• Established a committee to review and update bylaws (volunteers J. Rise and L. Elliott)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (5 Yeas, 0 Nays)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission meeting on December 17, 2025 includes routine items such as introductions, approval of November 19 minutes, and public comments. The commission will consider a special‑use and site‑plan application (Case SU 25‑08) to permit a vacant lot at 2709 S. Euclid Avenue, currently zoned M‑1 Industrial, to be used as a recreational vehicle storage yard. The agenda also includes staff updates and standard procedural business.

• Special‑use and site‑plan request (Case SU 25‑08) to allow RV storage on vacant M‑1 Industrial lot at 2709 S. Euclid Ave

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to consider four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve window replacements and porch repairs at various residential addresses.

• HDC 25-32: Vinyl window replacement at 908 McKinley
• HDC 25-33: Stairs, railing, and porch floor replacement at 600 N. Monroe
• HDC 25-34: Work on three porches at 920 N. VanBuren
• HDC 25-35: Fibrex material window replacement at 1515 Center Avenue

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee will convene to approve past minutes and discuss Veterans Park War Memorial. The group will also consider forming subcommittees and review staff updates on a Carroll RFP and a mParks grant.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Veterans Park War Memorial discussion
• Formation of subcommittees
• Carroll RFP project update
• mParks/GameTime grant update

The committee excused N. Baker, B. Groteluseschen, and K. Booth by unanimous consent. It approved the October meeting minutes as written by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. A motion to cancel the December 22 meeting was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Excused N. Baker, B. Groteluseschen, K. Booth (unanimous consent)
• Approved October minutes as written (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (passed)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission meeting on November 19, 2025 will discuss a zoning ordinance amendment presented by Joe Tangari of Giffels Webster. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, hear public comments on non‑agenda items, and receive a staff update. No decisions are indicated beyond the review discussion.

• Review of zoning ordinance amendment (discussion)
• Approval of minutes for October 15, 2025 meeting
• Public comments – non‑agenda items
• Staff update
• Any items not on the agenda

The Bay City Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, correcting the word “Planning” to “Zoning” on page two and removing the word “leave” from page one. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Dennis Banaszak, seconded by Ashley Meier, and passed. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. after a motion by Banaszak, seconded by Sheila Turbett, was approved.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes with wording corrections (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 p.m. (motion passed)

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property modifications. These requests include structural repairs, window replacement, and the installation of an accessible ramp.

• 2145 5th Street: replacement of stair treads, landing board decking, columns, and handrails
• 1908 Center Avenue: replacement of a second-floor half-round arched window
• 2025 5th Street: new front exterior and storm doors
• 1001 Center Avenue: installation of an ADAAG/Michigan Barrier Free accessible ramp

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board will review routine items such as public comments, approval of previous meeting minutes, and ratification of plan expenses. Financial updates will be presented, including the June 30, 2025 financial statement, actuarial report, and market performance. The board will also consider a request to increase the fee charged by Mariner Institution. Finally, the board will approve the schedule for 2026 meetings.

• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes for August 12, 2025 and September 22, 2025 meetings
• Ratification of expenses paid by the plan
• Presentation of June 30, 2025 financial statement – Smith & Klaczkiewicz, PC
• Request to increase Mariner fee

Midland Street Management Board

The board will approve the September 23, 2025 minutes and hear a financial report. Old business includes discussion of social media. New business items are a snowplow contract and plans for a Halloween event, Christmas decorations, and a tree‑lighting ceremony.

• Snowplow Contract
• Halloween Event
• Christmas Decorations
• Tree Lighting
• Social Media (old business)

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the Veterans Park War Memorial as old business. New business includes a review of proposed park design standards and a proposed fee schedule for cost recovery. Staff will present comments on e‑bikes, and the public will be invited to comment.

• Veterans Park War Memorial (old business)
• Review of park design standards (new business)
• Review of fee schedule / cost recovery (new business)
• Staff comments on e‑bikes
• Public comments period

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the corrected September minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally adopted during the meeting. New business items such as park design standards and fee schedules were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will introduce members, approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments on non‑agenda items, and conduct a review of a zoning ordinance amendment with city staff. After a staff update, the commission may consider any additional items before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes for the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Zoning ordinance amendment review with city staff
• Staff update
• Consideration of any items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes, correcting “Samaritan” to “Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.” The commission also voted unanimously to take a five‑minute recess, resume business, take a ten‑minute break, and resume business again.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes with amendment correcting “Samaritan” to “Good Samaritan Rescue Mission" (motion by D. Banaszak, seconded by A. Meier)
• Authorized five‑minute recess at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized resume of regular order at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized ten‑minute recess at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized resume of regular order at 7:34 p.m. (unanimous)

James Clements Airport Advisory Committee

The James Clements Airport Advisory Committee will review facility reports and discuss new business. The meeting includes updates on fuel sales and a pump project.

• Discussion of future hangar location
• Proposed camping rules change
• Review of pump project
• Reports on fuel sales and courtesy car usage
• Inspection and licensing report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Lyndsay Edmonds to modify the off‑street parking requirement for an eight‑room bed and breakfast at 1001 Center Avenue. The current zoning code (Article XVII) mandates 10 parking spaces, but only 7 are provided. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and hear public comments on non‑agenda items.

• Case Z 25-06 – 1001 Center Avenue – request to reduce required off‑street parking from 10 spaces to 7 for a bed & breakfast
• Approval of minutes for the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Call to order, introduction & roll call
• Other business

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals approved the applicant’s request for a variance relieving the off‑street parking requirement at 1001 Center Avenue. The variance was approved by a roll‑call vote of five yeas and made effective immediately by a unanimous motion. Earlier, the board also approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously opened the business portion of the project.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to open business portion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 1001 Center Ave (5 yeas)
• Variance made effective immediately (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. One application (HDC 25-24) seeks approval to replace six windows and add awning storm windows at 603 Green Avenue. The second application (HDC 25-25) seeks approval to replace four casement windows at 909 McKinley Avenue. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• HDC 25-24 – COA request to replace six windows and add awning storm windows at 603 Green Avenue
• HDC 25-25 – COA request to replace four casement windows at 909 McKinley Avenue
• Approval of minutes for the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Public comments – non‑agenda items
• Other business

The commission unanimously approved Certificates of Appropriateness for the window‑replacement projects at 603 Green Avenue (Case HDC 25‑24) and 909 McKinley Avenue (Case HDC 25‑25). Both applications were found to meet the US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and the city’s Historic Preservation District Regulations. The meeting also approved the prior minutes and was adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 603 Green Avenue window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 909 McKinley Avenue window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider Omni Fiber, LLC’s request to install above‑ground fiber optic cabinets in the 2nd Ward on city‑owned right‑of‑way at five locations: 888 Center, 1104 McKinley Avenue, 1498 6th Street, 2025 7th Street, and 616 McKinley Avenue. The commission will also review a zoning ordinance amendment with Giffels Webster, focusing on administrative content. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Omni Fiber, LLC proposal to install above‑ground fiber optic cabinets at five city‑owned right‑of‑way sites (888 Center, 1104 McKinley Ave, 1498 6th St, 2025 7th St, 616 McKinley Ave)
• Review of a zoning ordinance amendment with Giffels Webster (administrative focus)
• Approval of minutes for the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Staff update from the Planning & Zoning Department

The commission granted conditional approval for the cabinet at 888 Center Avenue and approved cabinets at 1498 6th Street, 2025 7th Street, 1104 McKinley Avenue (to be relocated to North Farragut Street), and 616 McKinley Avenue. All motions passed unanimously. No public comments were received on these items.

• Approved SPR 25-05 at 888 Center Avenue, conditional on examining a move to North VanBuren (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-07 at 1498 6th Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-10 at 2025 7th Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-06 at 1104 McKinley Avenue, with relocation to North Farragut Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-12 at 616 McKinley Avenue, subject to standard permit conditions (unanimous)

Midland Street Management Board

The board will review financial reports and discuss several seasonal maintenance and community items. New business includes a snowplow contract and planning for autumn and winter events.

• Weiss Snowplow Contract
• Halloween Event
• Christmas Decorations
• Tree Lighting
• Fall Clean up

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee will approve past meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will discuss rule and regulation changes and consider new business items, including a letter of support for Carroll Park grant applications, a recommendation for a letter of support for the United We Go 2026 City of Mural Community Festival, and the Carroll Park gaming location. Staff will present upcoming projects such as the Carroll Park Playground (2026) and Crooked Bridge (2027). The committee will also seek volunteers for the War Memorial Gardens.

• Letter of support for Carroll Park grant applications
• Recommendation for a letter of support for United We Go 2026 City of Mural Community Festival
• Discussion of Carroll Park gaming location
• Presentation of upcoming projects: Carroll Park Playground (2026), Crooked Bridge (2027), Davidson Cut engineering, Vets Path repairs (2025‑2026)
• Volunteer recruitment for War Memorial Gardens

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the August meeting minutes. It adopted attorney‑recommended revisions to park rules, allowing special‑event permits to override park hours and alcohol restrictions. The committee approved a letter of support for the Carroll Park grant applications. It also recommended that the city commission issue a letter of support for the United We Go 2026 City of Mural Community Festival. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved revised park rules and regulations (unanimously)
• Approved sending letter of support for Carroll Park grant applications (unanimously)
• Approved recommendation to commission for letter of support for United We Go 2026 City of Mural Community Festival (unanimously)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. One request seeks replacement of exterior back and screen doors at 2152 6th Street. Another seeks a Notice to Proceed to remove a deteriorating brick chimney at the same address. The third seeks a COA for roof replacement material, roof vents, and new soffit at 2215 Carroll Road.

• HDC 25-21 – 2152 6th Street – Walters: request for COA to replace exterior back and screen doors
• HDC 25-22 – 2152 6th Street – Walters: request for Notice to Proceed to remove a deteriorating brick chimney
• HDC 25-23 – 2215 Carroll Road – Shannon: request for COA to replace roof material, add roof vents, and install new soffit

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing exterior back and screen doors at 2152 6th Street. It also unanimously approved a Notice to Proceed to demolish a deteriorating brick chimney at the same address. A third unanimous vote approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement, vents, and soffit work at 2215 Carroll Road. The September 24 meeting was cancelled and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for back and screen doors at 2152 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for demolition of brick chimney at 2152 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement, vents, and soffit at 2215 Carroll Rd (unanimous)
• Cancelled September 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the draft bylaws with revisions, voting unanimously. The committee also elected its officers: Scott Ellis as Chair, Nancy Baker as Vice Chair, and Kady Booth as Secretary. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted revised committee bylaws (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Ellis as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Nancy Baker as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kady Booth as Secretary (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing 20 windows at 2231 Carroll Road, confirming the replacements match the existing size, style, and bars. The meeting minutes from August 13 were approved, and a motion to hear new business before old business passed unanimously. The commission adjourned the meeting unanimously. No formal decision was made on the Omni Fiber utility cabinet issue, only discussion and a plan to seek further information.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 2231 Carroll Road window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hear new business first (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the porch and exterior work at 1811 5th St. (Case HDC 25-18). It also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. A motion to recommend to the Planning Commission that no screening or landscaping be required and that the proposed fiber‑optic cabinets not be placed on Center Avenue or the two McKinley Street sites passed with three votes in favor and one against.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1811 5th St. (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Planning Commission no screening/landscaping for fiber cabinets (3‑1)
• Recommended not to approve placement of fiber cabinets on Center Avenue (3‑1)
• Recommended not to approve placement of fiber cabinets on two McKinley Street sites (3‑1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑1). It granted United Way of Bay County a non‑use variance for its proposed daycare at 900 Washington Ave, with a unanimous 5‑yea vote, and ordered the variance to take effect immediately. Several procedural motions to open business portions of the meeting also passed unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (4 yeas, 1 nay)
• Motion to open business portion passed unanimously (5 yeas)
• Granted United Way daycare variance (5 yeas)
• Implemented variance immediately (5 yeas)
• Motion to open business portion for second case passed unanimously (5 yeas)
• Motion by C. Congdon to have attorney investigate reconsideration failed (no support)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the special use and site plan (SU 25-06) for an eight‑room bed and breakfast at 1001 Center Avenue. Approval is contingent on the Zoning Board of Appeals granting variances for parking dimensions and angles. The meeting minutes from June 18, 2025 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for SU 25-06 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for SU 25-06 (unanimous)
• Approved special use and site plan for 1001 Center Ave (SU 25-06) with contingency for parking variance (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch work at 823 N. Farragut and a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 1408 6th Street. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes for June 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 823 N. Farragut porch work (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1408 6th Street window replacements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved SPR 24-06, the site plan for a 1,500‑sq‑ft convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue, confirming compliance with zoning, parking (eight spaces), landscaping and signage requirements. The commission also unanimously approved SPR 25-02, authorizing the installation of two fiber‑optic cabinets at 341 13th Street. Earlier, the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted with corrections by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 24‑06 site plan for 603 Columbus Avenue retail store (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25‑02 utility cabinet installation at 341 13th Street (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the siding replacement project at 518 N. Jackson, allowing vinyl siding to be installed over the existing wood siding. The approval required that the new siding be placed over the existing wood and that shutters be restored on the main portion of the house. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one against. The meeting also approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 518 N. Jackson siding project (3 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved the non‑use variances requested by Melvin Correa for 900 6th St. The variances allow a 2.3‑foot side‑yard setback, a 10‑foot institutional setback, and lot coverage up to 56.25 % for Parcel C. A deed restriction was also approved to keep Parcel A tied to Parcel C in future sales. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved non‑use variance for 2.3‑ft side‑yard setback (5‑0)
• Approved non‑use variance for 10‑ft institutional setback (5‑0)
• Approved non‑use variance for lot coverage up to 56.25 % of Parcel C (5‑0)
• Approved deed restriction linking Parcel A with Parcel C (5‑0)
• Approved May 13 2025 meeting minutes (4 Yes, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the April 16 minutes unanimously. It postponed the site‑plan case for 603 Columbus Avenue (SPR 24‑06) until the next meeting. After a public hearing on the 1001 Center Avenue bed‑and‑breakfast request, the commission unanimously voted to postpone that case to the June meeting due to incomplete site‑plan information.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed SPR 24‑06, 603 Columbus Avenue site‑plan case until next meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on SU 25‑06, 1001 Center Avenue (unanimous)
• Postponed SU 25‑06, 1001 Center Avenue special‑use case to June meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on SU 25‑06 (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved Certificates of Appropriateness for projects at 813 N. Birney, 800 6th St., and 225 Green Ave., each with specific conditions. A motion to bring the 225 Green Ave. case back from the table was also approved unanimously. A proposal to shift the meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. failed with 2 yeas and 5 neas.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 813 N. Birney (HDC 25-12) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 800 6th St. (HDC 25-13) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 225 Green Ave. (HDC 25-11) (unanimous)
• Brought case HDC 25-11 back from the table (unanimous)
• Motion to change meeting time to 6:30 p.m. failed (Yeas: 2, Neas: 5)
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled case HDC 25-11 earlier in the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board tabled Cases Z 25-01 and Z 25-02 (both at 900 6th St.) with a 5‑0 vote. Public comment was closed unanimously. After discussion, the board voted 3‑2 to grant the requested variance for the front porch enclosure at 915 17th St.

• Tabled Case Z 25-01 (900 6th St.) – 5 yes, 0 nays
• Tabled Case Z 25-02 (900 6th St.) – 5 yes, 0 nays
• Closed public comment – unanimous
• Closed discussion – unanimous
• Granted variance for 915 17th St. porch enclosure – 3 yes, 2 no

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior renovations at 103 S. Dean St. (Case HDC 25‑10). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 103 S. Dean St. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the recommendation to rezone parcels at 600 and 614 Center Avenue from O‑1 to C‑3 and forward it to the City Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the site‑plan review for 3880 Wilder Road and postponed the 603 Columbus Avenue case to next month. The special‑use request for 2200 Broadway was withdrawn and required no action.

• Approved rezoning of 600 & 614 Center Ave to C‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan review for 3880 Wilder Rd gas station (unanimous)
• Postponed SPR 24‑06 (603 Columbus Ave) to next month (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of special‑use request for 2200 Broadway (no action required)

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved Certificates of Appropriateness for work at 2275 Carroll Rd., 513 N. Grant, and 502 N. Jackson. Each approval confirmed compliance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards and city historic preservation regulations, with additional code‑compliance or skirting requirements noted where applicable. The board also approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 2275 Carroll Rd. (HDC 25-07) – unanimous
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 513 N. Grant (HDC 25-08) with code‑compliance caveats – unanimous
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 502 N. Jackson (HDC 25-09) with skirting requirement – unanimous
• Approved minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. – unanimous

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to postpone Case Z 25‑01, a non‑use variance request for 900 6th St., until the May meeting so the applicant can provide corrected drawings and clarification. The board also postponed Case Z 25‑02, a use variance request for the same address, until the next meeting pending additional site‑plan information and square‑footage data. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Postponed Case Z 25‑01 (non‑use variance, 900 6th St.) to May meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed Case Z 25‑02 (use variance, 900 6th St.) to next meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 19 minutes. It postponed the Columbus Avenue retail site‑plan case (SPR 24‑06) to give the applicant time to revise the plan. It unanimously approved the vacation of a portion of McGraw Street (Case V 24‑01). It also opened a public hearing for the 2200 Broadway gas‑station special‑use request (Case SU 25‑04).

• Approved February 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Case SPR 24‑06 site‑plan review (unanimous)
• Approved Case V 24‑01 street right‑of‑way vacation (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Case SU 25‑04 gas‑station special use (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Case V 24‑01 (unanimous)