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Aug 21, 2026

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Mixed-use plan approved for Water Street

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Mixed-use plan approved for Water Street

Kent Planning Commission approved a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for mixed use at 247 N. Water Street by a 5-0 vote, subject to technical plan review. The existing building will house an accounting business on the first and second floors and a t-shirt printing service in the basement.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Sign plan approved for new dealership

The Planning Commission approved a five-sign Comprehensive Sign Plan for the new Klaben Lincoln dealership at 1238 W. Main St. by a 4-0 vote, subject to technical plan review. A multifamily housing proposal was removed from the agenda and will be reconsidered after a complete application is submitted and the case is re-advertised.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Mixed-Use Event Space Approved Downtown

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve a mixed-use zoning certificate for 124 S. Water St., allowing a new event space alongside an existing restaurant and two apartments. Approval requires technical plan review, a license to occupy portions of the right of way, and acknowledgment that the proposed trash enclosure will not be built. The commission also approved a comprehensive sign plan for 1000 Mogadore Rd. by a 4-0 vote.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Commission Opposes Franklin Avenue Rezoning

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that Kent City Council not approve rezoning about 11.83 acres on Franklin Avenue from industrial use to high-density residential use.

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