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)

Columbus Avenue Management Board

The Columbus Avenue Management Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from June 3, 2025, review financial reports, and address unfinished and new business including dead tree removal and a contract. The board will also take public comments and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Dead tree removal discussion
• Do-All Contract review

Parks Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting for the first time to review draft bylaws and define its mission. Members will discuss the roles of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, with elections recommended after bylaws are finalized.

• Review of draft committee bylaws based on the Airport Advisory Committee model
• Discussion of Committee Officer roles (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)
• Overview of committee purpose regarding parks planning, operations, and community engagement

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)

Compensation Commission

The Bay City Compensation Commission will meet to recommend salary adjustments for city positions, review past minutes, and hear public input. No ordinances or contracts are listed for a vote.

• Election of Chairperson
• Salary Recommendation for 2025
• Approval of 9/7/23 meeting minutes

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for replacing 20 windows at 2231 Carroll Rd. The meeting includes public comment periods but no other substantive decisions are listed.

• HDC 25-19 – COA request for 20 window replacements at 2231 Carroll Rd

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)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will meet to review eight separate cases where Omni Fiber, LLC proposes installing above-ground fiber optic cabinets in city-owned rights-of-way across multiple wards. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Case SPR 25-13: Utility cabinet at 515 16th Street (3rd Ward)
• Case SPR 25-14: Utility cabinet at 215 18th Street (4th Ward)
• Case SPR 25-15: Utility cabinet at 1121 Fitzhugh Street (4th Ward)
• Case SPR 25-16: Utility cabinet at 1050 Cass Avenue (5th Ward)
• Case SPR 25-17: Utility cabinet at 506 Fremont Street (5th Ward)

The Bay City Planning Commission unanimously approved eight special use permit applications (SPR 25-13 through SPR 25-20) from Omni Fiber, LLC to install above-ground fiber optic utility cabinets in city-owned rights-of-way at various street locations. The approval includes conditions requiring cabinets to be at least 10 feet from trees and 15 feet from fire hydrants, plus notification and as-built drawing requirements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comment on zoning ordinance changes and a staff update.

• Approved SPR 25-13 for utility cabinet at 515 16th Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-14 for utility cabinet at 215 18th Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-15 for utility cabinet at 1121 Fitzhugh Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-16 for utility cabinet at 1050 Cass Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-17 for utility cabinet at 506 Fremont Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-18 for utility cabinet at 403 Wilson Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-19 for utility cabinet at 999 Jennison Street (unanimous)
• Approved SPR 25-20 for utility cabinet at 618 Harrison Street (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a request for exterior work at 1811 5th St. The body will also review a proposal from Omni Fiber, LLC to install five fiber optic cabinets in city-owned rights-of-way.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for porch reconstruction and exterior work at 1811 5th St.
• Review of five proposed Omni Fiber, LLC utility cabinet locations near 814 Center Avenue, 1104 McKinley Street, 1421 6th Street, 2023 7th, and 501 N. Monroe Street

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will determine if applicants at 909 Washington Ave. and 600 S. Linn St. qualify for relief from specific zoning regulations.

• Case Z 25-04: Request by United Way of Bay County at 909 Washington Ave. for a variance regarding outdoor recreation area requirements for a day care center
• Case Z 25-05: Request by Bruce Hopper at 600 S. Linn St. for a variance regarding repair costs following damage by fire or catastrophe

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)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 1607 4th St. The body will decide if proposed exterior and porch work meets historic standards.

• HDC 25-17: Request for porch and exterior work at 1607 4th St. including roof, ceiling, siding, window retrim, and gutters

Midland Street Management Board

The Midland Street Management Board will meet to conduct regular business, including a review of financial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the election of officers and a contract with Do-All.

• Election of officers
• Do-All contract
• Review of financial reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider five proposals from Omni Fiber, LLC to install above-ground cabinets in city-owned rights-of-way. The body will also review a postponed request for a bed and breakfast. These decisions affect how utility infrastructure and specialty lodging are sited within city zoning districts.

• Case SU 25-06: Special use and site plan approval for an 8-room bed and breakfast at 1001 Center Avenue
• Case SPR 25-03: Fiber optic cabinet installation at 197 1st Street
• Case SPR 25-04: Fiber optic cabinet installation at 810 3rd Street
• Case SPR 25-08: Fiber optic cabinet installation at 299 N. McLellan Street
• Case SPR 25-09: Fiber optic cabinet installation at 1598 3rd Street and Case SPR 25-11 at 299 Adams

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)

James Clements Airport Advisory Committee

The James Clements Airport Advisory Committee will receive reports on facility operations and fuel sales. The body will discuss the installation of a credit card machine and strategies for increasing transient traffic.

• Courtesy car usage and fuel sales reports
• Sea plane dock and tree removal updates
• Trash enclosure and MDOT updates
• Credit card machine procurement
• Discussion on increasing transient traffic

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on proposed exterior modifications to two residential properties.

• HDC 25-15: Porch work including replacement decking, columns, and railings at 823 N. Farragut
• HDC 25-16: Replacement of 18 existing windows with vinyl windows at 1408 6th St.

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 Planning Commission will consider a proposal from Omni Fiber, LLC to install a fiber optic cabinet in the city-owned right-of-way. The commission will also address a postponed site plan for a retail space on Columbus Avenue.

• Case SPR 25-02: Proposed installation of a Commscope 432 Port Outdoor Cabinet at 341 13th Street by Omni Fiber, LLC
• Case SPR 24-06: Postponed site plan approval for a 1,500 square foot convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue

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 Historic District Commission will meet to discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The applicant seeks to replace existing siding and wrap trim and door casings at a specific property.

• HDC 25-14: Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for siding and trim replacement at 518 N. Jackson

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two cases regarding the property at 900 6th St. The board will discuss requests for non-use variances to split the property and a use variance to establish an event facility.

• Case Z 25-01: Request for side yard setback variance of 2.3 feet for 'Parcel C' at 900 6th St.
• Case Z 25-01: Request for variance regarding institutional use setbacks from residential districts at 900 6th St.
• Case Z 25-01: Request for variance to exceed the 35% maximum lot coverage in the R-2 district at 900 6th St.
• Case Z 25-02: Request for a use variance to allow an event facility in the R-2 Single and Two-Family Residential district at 900 6th St.

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 Planning Commission will review a request for special use and site plan approval for a bed and breakfast. The body will also address a postponed site plan for a retail space.

• Case SU 25-06: Special use and site plan approval for an 8-room bed and breakfast at 1001 Center Avenue
• Case SPR 24-06: Postponed site plan approval for a 1,500 square foot convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue

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 Historic District Commission will consider three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to alter historic properties: window replacement at 225 Green Ave., front-step replacement at 813 N. Birney, and stair/porch deck repairs at 800 6th St. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 225 Green Ave.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for front-step replacement at 813 N. Birney (wood construction)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for stair handrails, stair deck, and porch deck replacement at 800 6th St.

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 Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2025. They will consider a non-use variance request to enclose a front porch at 915 17th St. that is closer than 15 feet to property lines, contrary to Section 122:53(c)&(d). Two cases from 900 6th St. are recommended for postponement due to missing revised application materials.

• Case Z 25-03 – 915 17th St. – variance request to enclose front porch within 15 feet of lot lines
• Case Z 25-01 – 900 6th St. – postponed pending revised materials from appellant Melvin Correa
• Case Z 25-02 – 900 6th St. – postponed pending revised materials from appellant Benjamin Champagne
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025

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 will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for exterior renovations at 103 S. Dean St., including power washing, repainting, tuckpointing, new windows, and fill block. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• HDC 25-10: Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior renovations at 103 S. Dean St. by Rob Clements
• Proposed work includes power washing, repainting, tuckpointing, nine new windows, and fill block/trim
• Public comments on non-agenda items will be heard

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 Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for two parcels on Center Avenue from O-1 Office to C-3 Central Business district. They will also review special use and site plan approvals for two proposed gas stations with convenience stores at 2200 Broadway and 3880 Wilder Road. A previously postponed site plan for a convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue is on the agenda as a postponed case. The meeting includes approval of March minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Rezoning RZ 25-01: 600 & 614 Center Avenue from O-1 Office to C-3 Central Business zoning district
• Special use SU 25-05: 2200 Broadway – proposed gas station with three pump islands and 2,148 sq ft convenience store
• Site plan review SPR 25-01: 3880 Wilder Road – conversion of former Rite Aid to a gas station with five pump islands and convenience store
• Postponed case SPR 24-06: 603 Columbus Avenue – site plan for 1,500 sq ft convenience store redevelopment

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 Historic District Commission will meet to consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve exterior repairs and replacements at residential properties.

• HDC 25-07: Repair and replacement of open-air overhangs and new AC screening at 2275 Carroll Rd.
• HDC 25-08: Replacement of porch deck boards, stair treads/risers, and installation of a handrail and skirting at 513 N. Grant.
• HDC 25-09: Replacement of three stoops/decks, including steps, decking, railings, and guardrails at 502 N. Jackson.

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

James Clements Airport Advisory Committee

The James Clements Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports and updates, including courtesy car usage, fuel sales, tree removal, and winter operations. Old business includes airport rules and regulations and the emergency response plan. New business covers future event possibilities.

• Courtesy car usage handout
• Fuel sales data handout
• Sea plane dock update
• Tree removal updates and tree nursery
• Discussion of future airport events

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two cases at 900 6th St. One case requests non-use variances for a property split, including reduced side-yard setback, reduced institutional setback, and increased lot coverage. The other case seeks a use variance to allow an event facility in a residential R-2 district, which is not normally permitted there.

• Non-use variance for side-yard setback: request to reduce from 5 feet to 2.3 feet at 900 6th St.
• Non-use variance for institutional setback: request to reduce from 10 feet to existing building line.
• Non-use variance for lot coverage: request to exceed 35% maximum in R-2 district.
• Use variance to allow event facility in R-2 residential district at 900 6th St.

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 Planning Commission will consider two tabled cases and one new business item. Tabled cases include a site plan for a 1,500 sq ft convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue and a street right-of-way vacation on McGraw Street. New business is a special use and site plan for a gas station with three pump islands and a 2,148 sq ft convenience store at 2200 Broadway. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Case SPR 24-06: Site plan for 1,500 sq ft convenience store redevelopment at 603 Columbus Avenue
• Case V 24-01: Request to vacate a portion of McGraw Street west of Harrison Street by Mersen at 900 Harrison Street
• Case SU 25-04: Special use and site plan for a gas station with three pump islands and canopy at 2200 Broadway, including renovation for a 2,148 sq ft convenience store

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)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property modifications. The meeting includes a request for new multi-family construction and residential renovations.

• HDC 25-05: Request for new construction of a 12-unit multiple-family building and parking at 1113 Center Ave.
• HDC 25-04: Request to replace front and side porches at 1213 6th St.
• HDC 25-06: Request to install four new storm windows at 1710 6th St.

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new 12-unit multiple-family building at 1113 Center Ave. (Case HDC 25-05), after the applicant revised the design to address concerns about window size, porch, dormers, and trim. The commission also unanimously approved Certificates of Appropriateness for porch replacement at 1213 6th St. (HDC 25-04) and installation of four storm windows at 1710 6th St. (HDC 25-06). All three approvals were granted without conditions.

• Approved COA for 12-unit building at 1113 Center Ave. (HDC 25-05) unanimously
• Approved COA for porch replacement at 1213 6th St. (HDC 25-04) unanimously
• Approved COA for four storm windows at 1710 6th St. (HDC 25-06) unanimously
• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for the Water Street Lofts project at three properties: 114 First Street, 1201 Washington Avenue, and 1210 North Water Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, officer reports, and announcements about the next meeting on April 15th, which will cover elections, FY26 budget approvals, and proposed policy changes.

• Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for Water Street Lofts (114 First Street, 1201 Washington Avenue, 1210 North Water Street)
• Approval of minutes from January 28th, 2025
• Next meeting on April 15th to include elections, FY26 budget approvals, and proposed changes to Brownfield Policies and Revolving Loan Policies

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved Amendment #1 to the brownfield plan for the Water Street Lofts project, which adds 89 housing units (88 at or below 120% AMI) and increases developer reimbursement by nearly $100,000. The board also directed staff to develop a policy for a 5% annual revolving loan fund contribution, and approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for Water Street Lofts (motion carried)
• Directed staff to return with a policy for 5% annual revolving loan fund contribution (motion carried)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Directed bankers on the board to clarify interest rate floor and report at next meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on four tabled cases and one new application. Tabled items include a special use for an automotive repair garage at 1021 Broadway, site plan for a 1,500 sq ft convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue, and a street right-of-way vacation on McGraw Street for Mersen. New business is a special use and site plan for a 12-unit multiple-family housing development at 1113 Center Avenue.

• Special use request for automotive repair garage at 1021 Broadway (Case SU 24-04)
• Site plan approval for a 1,500 sq ft convenience store at 603 Columbus Avenue (Case SPR 24-06)
• Street right-of-way vacation on McGraw Street west of Harrison Street (Case V 24-01)
• Special use and site plan for 12 efficiency dwelling units at 1113 Center Avenue (Case SU 25-03)

The Bay City Planning Commission approved a special use and site plan for a 12-unit efficiency housing development at 1113 Center Avenue, with conditions including stormwater management approval, Historic District Commission review, and administrative approval of a dumpster enclosure. The motion passed with one nay. Other tabled cases were postponed to the March meeting.

• Approved special use and site plan for 12 efficiency units at 1113 Center Avenue (motion passed, one nay)
• Postponed Case SU 24-04 (1021 Broadway automotive repair) to March meeting
• Postponed Case SPR 24-06 (603 Columbus Avenue convenience store) to March meeting
• Postponed Case V 24-01 (McGraw Street right-of-way vacation) to March meeting
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025, as corrected

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two certificates of appropriateness (COAs): a window replacement at 603 Green Ave. and a proposed 12-unit multiple-family building with parking at 1113 Center Ave. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard before discussion.

• HDC 25-03 – 603 Green Ave. – request to replace 11 existing windows
• HDC 25-05 – 1113 Center Ave. – new construction of a 12-unit multiple-family building with associated parking and site improvements

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Bruce Hackmann to replace 27 double-hung windows at 603 Green Ave., with the condition that the two other front second-story windows match the dormer window's grid pattern. The commission postponed the review of a proposed 12-unit apartment building at 1113 Center Ave. until March 12, after members raised design concerns about setbacks, front entrance, and historical compatibility.

• Approved COA for window replacement at 603 Green Ave. (unanimous)
• Postponed COA review for 12-unit building at 1113 Center Ave. until March 12 (unanimous)

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board will meet to decide on the 2026 fiscal year budget and discuss an actuarial consulting services RFI. The board will also review the 4th Quarter 2024 performance report from Mariner Institutional, ratify approximately $107,486 in expenses paid by the plan, and approve member transactions including retirements and new hires. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of 2026 fiscal year police and fire retirement budget
• Ratification of $107,486.02 in expenses paid by the plan
• Retirement of Leslie Gillespie-Darrow (Police) with annual pension of $3,828.70
• Actuarial Consulting Services RFI search
• 4th Quarter 2024 performance report and market update from Mariner Institutional

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss updating loan policies and reviewing the brownfield program policy. New business includes starting the process to abolish the Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan for properties at 101 Picard, 107 Picard, and North Water Street, and scheduling a special meeting to amend the Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plan. Public input and approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 are also on the agenda.

• Begin process to abolish Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan for redevelopment of 101 Picard, 107 Picard & North Water Street
• Schedule special meeting for future amendment to Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plan
• Update LBRF and EPA RLF Loan Policy
• Review Brownfield Program Policy
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority voted to begin the process of abolishing the Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan for properties at 101 Picard, 107 Picard, and 3013 North Water Street, as the original project will not proceed. The board also discussed updates to loan policies and the brownfield program, including a proposed 5% annual capture, but took no final action on those items. A special meeting was scheduled for February 25, 2025, to consider an amendment to the Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plan.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 (motion carried)
• Voted to start process to abolish Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan (motion carried)
• Scheduled special meeting for February 25, 2025, to consider Water Street Lofts Brownfield Plan amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two special use approvals for residential dwellings. One request involves adding a fourth floor to a building, while the other involves a ground-floor unit in a commercial building.

• Case SU 25-01: Special use approval for a fourth-floor dwelling unit at 1210 N Water Street
• Case SU 25-02: Special use approval for a ground-floor residential dwelling unit at 1019 Garfield Avenue

The Bay City Planning Commission approved two special use requests: one for a fourth-floor dwelling unit at 1210 N Water Street and another to convert ground-floor commercial space to residential at 1019 Garfield Avenue. Both approvals were unanimous. The commission also tabled the McGraw Street vacation and discussed other postponed cases.

• Approved special use for fourth-floor dwelling unit at 1210 N Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use for ground-floor residential conversion at 1019 Garfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled McGraw Street vacation (4-1, one abstention due to conflict of interest)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for property alterations. The body will decide on requests regarding window replacements and facade cladding updates.

• HDC 25-01: Request to replace 29 windows with vinyl windows at 521 N. Grant
• HDC 25-02: Request to replace stucco facade and aluminum wood trims at 710 N. Trumbull

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing 27 double-hung windows at 521 N. Grant St., but deferred the two picture windows due to stained glass concerns. It also unanimously approved a full stucco façade replacement at 710 N. Trumbull St. Officers were re-elected.

• Approved COA for 27 double-hung window replacements at 521 N. Grant St. (5-1)
• Deferred approval of two picture windows at 521 N. Grant St. pending stained glass decision
• Approved COA for stucco façade replacement and aluminum trim recladding at 710 N. Trumbull St. (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mary Ewald-Sayles as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ashley Meier as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Lorelie Doerr as Secretary (unanimous)