Planning Commission-5-14-2026

The meeting focused on balancing current zoning regulations with future land use goals outlined in the City of Lapeer Master Plan. The commission addressed two significant land-use requests: one involving a residential conversion in a business district and another regarding a potential multi-family development near a golf course.

A major portion of the meeting was dedicated to the strategic discussion of the upcoming Master Plan update. Commissioners debated the formation of a steering committee versus acting as the primary review body, ultimately deciding to act as the commission themselves to ensure they remain the "gatekeepers" of the plan. The meeting also involved significant discussion regarding community engagement strategies for the master plan survey to ensure representation across various demographics.

• Special Land Use Approval (24 South Court Street)
• Rezoning Request (3300 Davidson Road)
• PUD Concept Plan Amendment (South Main Street/Lapeer Commons)
• Master Plan Subcommittee Formation
• Community Survey Strategy and Engagement

• Jeramy Hing: Mayor
• Joshua C. Atwood: Commissioner
• Stefan Brady: Commissioner
• Linda Glisman: Commissioner
• Melissa Petrie: Mayor Pro-Tem
• Lynne McCarthy: Commissioner
• Mike Womack: City Manager
• Austin Kelly: Commissioner
• Doug Roberts: Commissioner
• Katherine Bosik Tulius: Commissioner
• Jeff Patterson: Commissioner
• Marty Johnson: Commissioner
• Adon Shango: Applicant (24 South Court Street)
• Jeffrey Vamp: Architect/Representative for applicant (3300 Davidson Road)
• Wade: Staff/Planner

• Special Land Use Request (24 South Court Street): Applicant requested to use a B2-zoned property for a single-family residential dwelling under the mixed-use overlay. Staff recommended approval 15:01. The commission approved the request 16:54.
• Rezoning Request (3300 Davidson Road): Applicant requested rezoning from B2 to RM2 to develop multi-family housing. Staff found the request failed to meet review standards regarding master plan compliance 22:14. The commission recommended denial to the City Commission 39:42.
• PUD Concept Plan Amendment (South Main Street/Lapeer Commons): A request to modify the existing PUD plan by reducing building sizes and changing use types. Staff recommended approval 46:14. The commission approved the recommendation 50:30.
• Master Plan Subcommittee Decision: The commission debated whether to form a dedicated steering committee. They decided to act as the review body themselves to maintain control over the process 1:03:55.
• Community Survey: Discussion regarding the length and demographic reach of the master plan survey 1:04:37.

• 24 South Court Street: The request was initiated because the owner received a notice of non-compliance for using a business-zoned property for residential purposes 13:34.
• 3300 Davidson Road: The applicant sought rezoning to facilitate multi-family development 20:07, but the commission prioritized adherence to the current Master Plan to avoid setting an indefensible legal precedence 27:15.
• Master Plan Strategy: The commission discussed the need to "do things the right way" to ensure the plan remains legally sound and represents the community accurately 28:17.

• Master Plan Compliance vs. Development: A debate emerged regarding whether to allow zoning changes that deviate from the current master plan to facilitate new projects (like the Davidson Road condos) versus waiting for the formal master plan update process 28:37.
• PUD vs. Rezoning: Discussion on whether a Planned Unit Development (PUD) would be a more appropriate tool for the Davidson Road project to integrate it with the surrounding golf course 31:33.
• Survey Engagement: Commissioners discussed how to reach younger demographics (who may not use Facebook) and the potential for "themed" or shorter survey versions to increase participation 1:12:52.

• Approval of May 14, 2026, Agenda: Motion carried 6:27.
• Approval of April 9, 2026, Minutes: Motion carried 7:09.
• Approval of Special Land Use (24 South Court Street): Motion to approve requested by Commissioner Josh; second by unnamed; motion carried 16:54.
• Denial of Rezoning (3300 Davidson Road): Motion to recommend denial to the City Commission made by Commissioner Josh; second by unnamed; motion carried 39:42.
• Approval of PUD Concept Plan Amendment (Lapeer Commons): Motion to approve made by Commissioner Josh; second by unnamed; motion carried 50:30.
• Decision on Master Plan Subcommittee: Motion made to not create a separate steering committee, but instead have the Planning Commission act as the review body; motion carried 1:03:55.
• Direction for Community Survey: Motion to move forward with the survey while applying feedback to create a follow-up version; motion carried 1:20:45.

• Staff Follow-up: Staff to confirm with the property owner regarding the potential for a PUD or other routes to proceed with the Davidson Road project 37:54.
• Survey Revision: Staff to apply feedback to the master plan survey (addressing length and demographic targeting) and bring it back for final review 1:20:45.

Overall Sentiment

The chat was very sparse and largely observational, consisting of single remarks regarding meeting procedures and anticipation of specific speaker interventions.

Chat Timeline

[00:00 – 08:17] The stream begins with no active chat engagement.

[08:17 – 28:34] Viewers engage briefly with procedural information and anticipation of the Mayor's remarks.

Notable Messages

8:17 "You do not have to provide your name and address to speak during public comment" — @mundanethings8515

28:34 "Oh here goes Hing….." — @mundanethings8515