St. Clair Shores roundup: Culvers rezoning advances, sign variance approved, ZBA meeting cancelled
The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission has recommended rezoning two properties to make way for a Culvers restaurant with a drive-thru, the most consequential land-use decision among recent city meetings. The recommendation now moves forward for City Council consideration.
Planning Commission recommends Culvers rezoning
On June 23, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Case PPC26009, a request to rezone two properties for a Culvers restaurant with a drive-thru. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning from B-1 to B-3 and RA-1 to B-3, citing compatibility with the master plan and surrounding zoning. Residents raised concerns about traffic, noise, and property values. Commissioners discussed traffic, parking, and property values. No vote tally was recorded in the provided minutes.
Sign Arbitration Board approves pole sign variance
On June 25, the Sign Arbitration Board approved a request from MKG 9 Mile LLC to place a pole sign closer to the road than typically allowed at 22601 9 Mile Rd. The sign is permitted to be located 51 feet from the centerline of 9 Mile Rd. The board approved the variance on a unanimous vote (All-0) and also approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (All-0).
Police and Fire Pension and Health Care boards to review payments
The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Retiree Health Care Trust Board met June 25 to approve consulting invoices and review fund distributions. The agenda included a payment of $5,980.42 to Graystone Consulting for the Pension Board and $1,363.14 to Graystone Consulting for the Health Care Trust. The Pension Board was also scheduled to review the FY 26/27 Excess Earnings Distribution, an Eligible Rollover Distributions memo regarding Tom Michaud, and an EDRO Certification for David Ealy. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not confirmed which items were approved.
Boards subcommittee interviews applicants
The Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions met June 23 to interview one candidate for a board or commission seat, accept two resignations, and review two new applicants. The subcommittee also discussed the Boards and Commissions Ordinance and reviewed current vacancies and potential reappointments. Minutes have not yet been published.
ZBA meeting cancelled, two Harper Ave cases postponed
The July 2 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was cancelled due to a staff issue. Two cases are rescheduled to the August 6, 2026 meeting: Case #15-2026 at 22621 Harper Avenue and Case #16-2026 at 22335 Harper Avenue.
Coming up
- **July 7 — Water Resources Development & Advisory Board:** Public hearings and consideration of two canal cases. Case #15-2026 involves removing and replacing 10 spring pilings, installing 93 feet of seawall, and backfilling with 31 cubic yards of clean fill at 22600 Lakecrest. Case #16-2026 involves installing 37 feet of new seawall and placing 158 cubic yards of clean fill in a 351-square-foot boatwell at 23269 Liberty.
- **July 7 — Historical Commission:** Meeting cancelled. The next meeting is September 1, 2026, in the Jefferson Conference Room at City Hall. The August 4 meeting is also cancelled.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Planning Commission recommends rezoning for Culver’s drive-thru; sign variance granted on 9 Mile
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