Planning Commission recommends rezoning for Culver’s drive-thru; sign variance granted on 9 Mile
The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning that would allow a Culver’s restaurant with a drive-thru, following a public hearing on June 23. The recommendation now moves to the City Council for final action.
Rezoning recommendation
The commission considered a request to rezone two parcels from B-1 Local Business and RA-1 Single-Family Residential to B-3 General Business for a Culver’s restaurant (Case PPC26009). Staff recommended approval, saying the change aligns with the city’s master plan and surrounding zoning. Residents who spoke during the public hearing raised concerns about traffic, noise, and property values. The minutes did not record a vote tally, but the commission formally recommended approval.
Sign variance approved
The Sign Arbitration Board on June 25 unanimously approved a variance allowing a new pole sign at 22601 9 Mile Road, a property owned by MKG 9 Mile LLC. The sign will be placed 51 feet from the centerline of 9 Mile Road, closer than typically permitted. The board also approved minutes from its May 28 meeting; both votes were All-0.
Other recent meetings
The Police & Fire Pension Board and Retiree Health Care Trust met June 25. Agendas called for approval of consultant invoices: $5,980.42 to Graystone Consulting from the pension fund and $1,363.14 from the health care trust. The boards also were set to review excess earnings distributions for fiscal year 2026–27 and address eligible rollover distributions for individuals including Tom Michaud and David Ealy. Minutes are not yet available.
The Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions met June 23 to interview a candidate, accept two resignations, review two new applications, and discuss the Boards and Commissions Ordinance.
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 2 was cancelled because of a staffing issue. Two cases on Harper Avenue — Case #15-2026 at 22621 and Case #16-2026 at 22335 — have been postponed to August 6.
Coming up
The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will meet July 7 with public hearings on two canal permits. Canal Case #15-2026 seeks approval to replace 10 spring pilings, install 93 feet of seawall, and backfill with 31 cubic yards of clean fill at 22600 Lakecrest. Canal Case #16-2026 would allow a 37-foot seawall, removal of 158 cubic yards of clean fill, and filling of a 351-square-foot boatwell at 23269 Liberty.
The July 7 Historical Commission meeting has been cancelled. The commission will next meet September 1.
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