Pontiac Planning Commission 2-5-25 [Full Livestream]

The City of Pontiac Planning Commission held a meeting on February 5, 2025, focusing primarily on zoning and development issues. Key procurement-related discussions included a zoning map amendment for 461 West Ton, proposing a multifamily residential building limited to four stories and 90 units, with conditions such as landscaping buffers and parking requirements. The commission recommended approval of this rezoning with conditions after public hearings and deliberations. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended approval of a zoning text amendment regulating automobile service stations, gas stations, and car washes to address concerns about blight and neighborhood disruption. A final site plan review was conducted for a gas station with convenience store and pharmacy at 805 Baldwin Avenue, which was approved with conditions. The meeting also covered the annual Planning Commission report, updates on ongoing development projects including a $48 million mixed-use redevelopment at the former Oakland Press building, and upcoming master plan public input opportunities. Several policy and procedural clarifications were discussed to guide future development and zoning enforcement in Pontiac.