Planning Commission - September 10, 2026

The City of Grand Rapids Planning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing on several zoning and development proposals. Key procurement-related discussions included rezoning city-owned parcels to facilitate multifamily residential developments, such as a 12-unit project on Livingston Avenue and a 48-unit affordable housing project involving the adaptive reuse of the former Stocking Elementary School and new apartment buildings. The commission approved rezoning requests to support these developments, emphasizing alignment with the city's master plan and neighborhood compatibility. Additionally, a special land use and site plan review was approved for a mixed-use project at 1038 Leonard Street Northwest, featuring a 24-hour co-working space, fitness gym, and dry bar, with conditions addressing staffing, occupancy limits, and security operations in partnership with the police department. The commission also recommended rezoning two Fuller Avenue properties to a mixed-density residential zone to enable future residential development. Throughout, the commission considered public input, neighborhood compatibility, parking requirements, and environmental factors, and set conditions to guide project implementation and ensure community benefits.