Meeting Brief: December 12, 2024 Comstock Township Planning Commission
The Planning Commission considered a proposed childcare facility by Residential Opportunities, Inc., which involves converting a site for older children with autism into a residential facility. The commission reviewed site plans and addressed minor administrative requirements. Additionally, the meeting covered…
Meeting Brief: December 12, 2024 Oshtemo Township Planning Commission
The Commission wrapped up its consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments with a specific focus on language for warehouses and distribution centers focusing on changes to design standards, sustainable energy integration, and loading dock requirements. Additionally, amendments related to family…
Meeting Brief: December 12, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board reviewed and voted on two variance requests from Graphic Packaging International. The first request involved additional parking spaces to accommodate contractor parking and reduce neighborhood spillover. The second request concerned building setback variances for a new warehouse…
Meeting Brief: December 11, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission reviewed the 2024 financial report. The meeting included a public comment from Pam O’Connor regarding the statewide conference in Sault Ste. Marie and the planning for an equity-based preservation program in Kalamazoo. The commission reviewed the O'Connor Fund…
Meeting Brief: December 10, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Citizen’s Public Safety Review and Appeals Board
Inspector Chuck Mason updated the Board on the Police Complaint Report, the PCR is an end of the year round up of instances and trends that stem from police interactions with the community. Board members called attention to some troubling…
Meeting Brief: December 10, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Natural Features Protection Review Board
The Board reviewed the final details of a variance recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the property at 1609 Whites Road. The property is seeking relief from the NFP Slope Standard for the addition of an upgraded pump…
Kalamazoo’s Reindeer Ranch
In this video, discover Reindeer Ranch, Kalamazoo's one and only reindeer farm, which offers educational tours throughout the holiday season fun for the whole family.
Meeting Brief: December 9, 2024 Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees
With a variety of new faces including 2 new trustees and a new supervisor, the Board of Trustees interviewed candidates for a vacant Trustee position. The meeting included a work session to discuss important matters such as the appointment of…
Meeting Brief: December 9, 2024 City of Kalamazoo 2025 Budget Review
The commission addressed significant issues in review of the city's budget for the new year including homelessness, and strategies to combat gun violence. Public comments emphasized the urgent need for warming shelters and housing solutions, particularly for vulnerable populations. The…
Meeting Brief: December 3, 2024 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
The Board considers the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting also addressed the appointment of candidates to the road commission, highlighting the need for community representation and diversity.
