MAY 27TH, 2026 SOUTHFIELD PLANNING MEETING

The Southfield Planning Commission meeting on May 27, 2026, focused extensively on several site plan reviews, conditional rezonings, and special land use requests involving commercial and residential redevelopment projects. Key procurement-related discussions included a conditional rezoning and site plan review for a mini market and historic home redevelopment at 20,000 West 12 Mile Road, with a favorable recommendation pending City Council approval. Another major item was the site plan review for the redevelopment of the former Embassy Suites Hotel into supportive housing apartments for individuals aging out of foster care, which also received a favorable recommendation to City Council despite some public opposition. The commission reviewed a site plan for a sheet metal workers union training facility expansion, approving it subject to zoning waivers. Additionally, Consumers Energy presented a site plan for a new natural gas regulator station, replacing a 74-year-old facility, which was recommended for approval. A conditional rezoning and special land use request for a Kroger fuel station at 19991 West 12 Mile Road were also discussed, with the commission recommending approval subject to conditions and City Council final vote. The meeting included detailed discussions on traffic, parking, landscaping, and historic preservation considerations, as well as ongoing improvements at the Kroger shopping center. Several motions for favorable recommendations were passed, with final approvals pending City Council action on rezoning and special land use items.