City of Lathrup Village. Planning Commission Meeting. September 15, 2026.

The City of Lathrup Village Planning Commission held a meeting on September 15, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use planning matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval and recommendation of an amended artisan manufacturing ordinance, which would require special land use applications to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by City Council. The Commission also discussed potential changes to their meeting schedule to better align with City Council meetings, facilitating more timely consideration of special land use applications. Additionally, the Commission reviewed updates to the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, including proposed future land use map changes, housing and neighborhood goals, economic development objectives, transportation safety improvements, and public services and facilities with an emphasis on capital improvement projects (CIP). There was discussion about infrastructure maintenance and potential partnerships for CIP projects, as well as ongoing site development updates including a workforce housing pilot project with associated tax abatement (PILOT) considerations. The meeting included public comments on accessibility and community engagement, and concluded with plans to further discuss the role of the Planning Commission in special land use approvals and to continue reviewing the comprehensive plan updates in future meetings.