City of Lowell Planning Commission Meeting of Monday November 9, 2026

The City of Lowell Planning Commission met November 9, 2026. The commission considered a site plan for King Milling at 149 South Broadway Street to add a grain bin, a small mechanical building, and drag conveyors crossing nearby streets. Staff recommended approval with seven conditions, including obtaining a building permit, paying applicable fees, completing stormwater review, obtaining an EGLE floodplain permit or documentation that one is unnecessary, and securing a city encroachment permit for the conveyors. The transcript records a motion and second to approve the site plan with the conditions, but does not capture a separate vote. Staff noted that the City Council, acting as the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 19, had granted four variances for the project.

The commission also discussed possible revisions to the zoning ordinance’s accessory-building rules, especially the requirement for a paved driveway, building-size limits, and acceptable surfacing materials. No ordinance changes were adopted; staff plans to bring proposed revisions to a future meeting. No public purchasing, contract awards, or other procurement activity was identified.