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Roddy Beslick of Fenton Land Surveying and Engineering appeared for the applicant and said the proposal would renovate an existing former fast-food building and add three pumps under a canopy; he acknowledged outstanding items including landscaping, a lighting/photometric plan and clarification of the dumpster/screening. Staff said MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) had been consulted regarding curb cuts and that initial conversations with MDOT’s Transportation Service Center were favorable; staff also noted technical requirements from engineering and right-of-way permitting.

Residents spoke about concerns with traffic and safety. Rebecca Childs, a nearby resident, said her property backs up to the site and cited worries about traffic flow, noise and trespass to her yard; staff recorded a separate phone comment from Thomas Wright opposing the project.

Commissioners focused discussion on technical site deficiencies. One commissioner observed that parking stall lengths on the plan were shown as 18.5 feet where 19 feet is required, that two-way circulation lanes did not meet the 24-foot standard and that ADA requirements for accessible parking were not satisfied. The commission also noted the plan lacked building elevations and detailed lighting information. After deliberation, a commissioner moved to deny the special-use application on the basis that the site plan did not meet section 122-382(b)(2) dimensional and circulation requirements; the motion was seconded and carried.

Staff said the denial did not preclude the owner from returning with revised plans that address the code-required dimensions, pedestrian accommodations and lighting. Any future submittal would need to show full dimensional compliance or obtain the appropriate variances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3-19-25 Planning Commission Meeting - Audio","oneSentenceSummary","The commission denied special-use application SU25-04 for a proposed gas station and convenience store after finding the submitted site plan failed to meet parking, circulation and dimensional standards.","taxTitle","Bay City, Bay County, Michigan","taxId",5009,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6067417,"Planning commission recommends vacation of portion of McGraw Street to city commission, retains easement for utilities",1094,1664000,2758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137425-b9a5400711e74156d3423fef7c60f8ee&start=1664&end=2758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137425-b9a5400711e74156d3423fef7c60f8ee/thumbnail_1664000.jpg","/articles/6067417/Bay-City/Bay-County/Michigan/Planning-commission-recommends-vacation-of-portion-of-McGraw-Street-to-city-commission-retains-easement-for-utilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067417-56452ad3974be48cca5251823bd20fd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203467&Signature=eVsbAIOTb7gzw4XNMTTkGGrlMzz02G1NqPXLkjQrG6VqcfG8cYbs~cUYf55MtNG-8EJnbntWoh5-vn8eMb2aJ3MWD-E25SbtYUx71Fh9q35cze9yhtwsYC2-9e42RGglgvzNXbqiyYJGNE~662hhUO085XxIKpm3JmZisRq7RWkWwfIz7KctI29XsTBnGljKSag8V54JVClBRgBIpEWg7obVmmEirRJibKX7JwmlUh~-3ON6OgztQq0RiPEvQa49NzzI3SuTw-cvxCsCExX6DjUKYkVDsCgSgIH~uUuSmYsWU1i3~3gYmAmC6CvZly0hN0Q9~7sIAi8G9QvVQx9w1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay City Planning Commission on March 18, 2025 voted to recommend that the City Commission vacate an unimproved portion of McGraw Street (case V2401), west of Harrison Street, after staff confirmed that the two adjoining property owners had negotiated an access agreement and that the city would retain easements for utilities.

Terry Maltane, planning staff, told commissioners that staff had prepared the resolution and that the two private parties had reviewed an access agreement and the reservation language. Maltane said the resolution as drafted reserves “an easement for current and future utilities” over the entirety of the right of way so the city retains access for utility repair and future utility needs even if the property is vacated.

Commissioner Dennis Banachak recused himself from the discussion and left the room because he indicated a business interest in the case. With a quorum present, commissioners opened and closed the public hearing; no members of the public spoke at the hearing. After discussion of the negotiated access agreement, a commissioner moved and the commission voted to forward a recommendation to the City Commission to vacate the unimproved portion of McGraw Street while recording the access agreement and retaining necessary easements. The staff report and meeting minutes will form the report to the City Commission.

Maltane also told commissioners the city code requires four consecutive publications for right-of-way vacations and that he planned to work on an ordinance amendment to reduce publication costs; that would require City Commission action. The planning commission’s recommendation is advisory; final approval rests with the City Commission and, where required by law, with publication and recording of easements and agreements.","The commission recommended that the city commission vacate an unimproved portion of McGraw Street (case V2401), subject to retained easements for current and future utilities and an access agreement between the two private parties.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6067422,"Commission postpones site-plan review for Columbus Avenue convenience store project",784,540000,1324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137425-b9a5400711e74156d3423fef7c60f8ee&start=540&end=1324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137425-b9a5400711e74156d3423fef7c60f8ee/thumbnail_540000.jpg","/articles/6067422/Bay-City/Bay-County/Michigan/Commission-postpones-site-plan-review-for-Columbus-Avenue-convenience-store-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067422-7e05b78028dff0debff0d3a4dd6c9eb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203467&Signature=jrXpVq87Pso7s73tBF9X00rMCzHlARl02fiPOGeISbON-7eh5Vfvd0UMBYqXZQcRcTH5fr~Qrdj1jZdPzJex75eh0mf-k98301iftHFd~Sar5aHxhJrlsOK2z6s7paFWPQt3SD7Y3Z0GGW2JDLbpHBK8qaTkhu4Fk~AznD-MTuxW2skKYJgm26bhnfmQbDkWEWRXMPqC3y0iZn14CvlfwgEaQYxjo~FiLMMf0kevX1Bgi-jQCGwqLzqxhUUko3dC--FGCXulU9AX5kMwKj9yTYlVqaGGmU3fYgqh4N7ODaGoBaXTdFhQgI8LgjDpnFOJS79E9j7Um3x8nkxjmQ7R~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay City Planning Commission on March 18, 2025 postponed consideration of site-plan review SPR2406603 for a proposed building and convenience use on Columbus Avenue, giving the applicant time to revise the plan to meet dimensional, ADA and lighting requirements.

Terry Maltane, planning staff, said a revised site plan had been submitted late in the prior week but staff had not completed a full review. Commissioners raised concerns about the layout behind the building, pedestrian access, the width of circulation aisles, and compliance with ADA van-accessible parking space standards. One commissioner said the marked van-accessible space as shown was not compliant because the access aisle needed to be on the passenger side and both van-accessible spaces must meet the 8-foot width standard.

Applicant Vishal Rathore spoke from the podium, described the project as a positive addition to the area and said he could provide a small number of trash bins rather than a dumpster. Commissioners and staff also discussed the need for elevation drawings, a landscaping plan, and a lighting/photometric plan for the building and parking areas; staff noted lighting details are typically reviewed during building plan review and electrical permitting but asked to see lighting for the site-plan file.

Commissioner motioned to postpone the item to the next meeting to allow the applicant and his engineers to address the comments; the motion passed. Staff agreed to meet with the applicant to provide clearer direction on the required changes before the next submittal.","The Planning Commission postponed action on SPR2406603 (Columbus Avenue) to allow the applicant to provide corrected site plans addressing ADA parking, circulation and lighting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6067427,"Planning commission denies special-use application for 1021 Broadway after months of inactivity",161,399000,560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137425-b9a5400711e74156d3423fef7c60f8ee&start=399&end=560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137425-b9a5400711e74156d3423fef7c60f8ee/thumbnail_399000.jpg","/articles/6067427/Bay-City/Bay-County/Michigan/Planning-commission-denies-special-use-application-for-1021-Broadway-after-months-of-inactivity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067427-0ee194c6699feeabaa7e98b90e219b77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203467&Signature=b2~MqEVGZ0fZJIY9AUFReHY7wVigTaUWJKqk8YujF-uFO6nUV8DJqi~cBcv-6YpB0~Ax7BIfRtni3muuvTouH0gGBo1Fz6J0Py87DXVt14Pmy80Gyc5mgGaKhjFWDOw37luyVC1nQfFKuF6FkpQ4BTNcN~WdSTGvKDYU61ER4YQje~fkDsa96WmxICPwkzMQtZL9vmdc3Sdl6WrEMzLDtpsHFmkkoyDHz8szuURFHEp3eI9-iKTrdG4LmKGJLPey-z~q6yWXPYdPsEOt9~hn1iQokIO6UfjI3VHJ7-t7G7St0RlFZOYsVqdpUJFbPTQAdBnVpeLUzCFhbpJ27QkgXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay City Planning Commission on March 18, 2025 voted to deny special-use application SU2404 for 1021 Broadway, an application tied to Torrey Jackson, after commissioners said the applicant had not taken action for several months and the business at the address appeared to be closed.

Commission staff and commissioners said the case had been picked back up from the agenda after it had been postponed previously. With no updated materials or appellant response on file, a commissioner moved to deny the application “having no further action from the appellant” and because the business “is closed.” The motion was seconded and passed; the commission recorded the motion as denied.

Terry Maltane, planning staff, confirmed there had been no recent filings or communications that would keep the case active. The commission did not open a new public hearing for the item. The denial will be reflected in the meeting record and the matter would only be reopened if a new application or appeal is filed.

The action was procedural: commissioners removed the item from the table for consideration, then voted to deny SU2404 for 1021 Broadway because the applicant had not prosecuted the request and the property was not in operation.

The denial resolves a case that had been on the commission’s agenda repeatedly without substantive follow-up from the applicant. Any appeal or new filing would need to follow the city’s normal permitting and appeal processes.","Bay City Planning Commission voted to deny special-use application SU2404 for 1021 Broadway, citing lack of appellant action and that the business at that address is closed.","actionData","errors"]

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