June 4, 2026 Planning Commission

The City of Kalamazoo Planning Commission held a meeting on June 4, 2026, primarily focused on the site plan review for a new office building at 4755 Campus Drive within the WMU Business Technology and Research Park. The commission discussed the procedural aspects of the site plan review process, including the involvement of a site plan review committee and the Planning Commission's final approval role. The applicant, Owen-Ames-Kimball, presented their plans for the new office building, which will support their growth in the Kalamazoo area. Key technical considerations included parking count adjustments and stormwater management, with staff recommending conditional approval subject to final site plan review committee approval. The commission voted to approve the site plan with this condition. Additionally, the meeting included updates on upcoming city infrastructure projects, such as the Kalamazoo Avenue two-way conversion and capital improvements at Verburg Park, including a new bicycling pump track funded with approximately $500,000. No other procurement actions or contract awards were discussed during this meeting.