City of Kalamazoo - Planning Commission - December 4, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting

The Kalamazoo City Planning Commission Meeting features key discussions on a special use permit for a new Speedway gas station at Gull Road and Riverview, addressing community concerns about traffic and environmental impact. Additionally, a special use permit for a Consumers Energy utility building on East Alcott is evaluated for compliance with zoning standards, considering safety and neighborhood impact. The meeting also provides updates on the Imagine Kalamazoo master plan, emphasizing community engagement and strategic vision development to guide future city planning initiatives.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Call to Order
00:35 Roll Call
01:04 Approval of Agenda
01:23 Approval of Minutes
02:11 Communications and Announcements
02:25 Presentation on Safe Streets for All
32:50 Discussion on Traffic Safety and Infrastructure Improvements
61:08 Public Comments and Questions on Snow and Ice Removal
61:47 Public Hearing on New Gas Station Proposal
62:18 Discussion on Special Use Permits and Zoning
62:58 Current Zoning and Land Use Review
64:56 Future Land Use and Development Plans
65:56 Planning Commission Presentation Preparation
66:52 Decision Criteria for Special Use Permit
77:31 Applicant Presentation by Robert Matco
79:00 Proposed Gas Station and Site Details
83:00 Traffic Impact Study and Analysis
88:00 Questions and Discussion on Landscaping and Floodplain Concerns
94:50 Public Hearing on Special Use Permit Request
96:03 Motion and Discussion on Special Use Permit
99:03 Vote on Special Use Permit Request
99:19 Introduction to New Special Use Permit Request
100:03 Presentation by City Staff on Utility Building Permit
113:18 Questions and Answers with City Staff
121:12 Applicant Presentation by Consumers Energy
126:18 Discussion on Gas Station Modernization
131:11 Fence Height and Safety Considerations
139:30 Public Hearing on Gas Station Project
140:17 Motion and Approval of Gas Station Redevelopment
150:12 City Planner's Report
158:24 Discussion on Strategic Vision and Goals
167:03 Master Plan and Strategic Vision Update
168:00 Meeting Schedule Approval
169:17 Public Comments and Commissioner Comments