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Commission Discusses Water Bill Insert

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Commission Discusses Water Bill Insert

The Planning Commission discussed improving the city's annual water bill mail insert and restoring it to the zoning section of the city website. Members suggested tracking violations during the year, tailoring the insert to common issues, and adding an explanation of why permits are required.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Brewery Outdoor Service Permit Approved

The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to approve Blackrocks Brewery-Taphouse’s special land-use permit for outdoor alcohol service and mobile vending at 424 N. Third St. and 143 W. Michigan St., subject to updated plans, noise mitigation if needed, and resolution of fire-access concerns. The commission also voted 8-0 to recommend a package of Land Development Code amendments to the City Commission.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Land Code Changes

The commission discussed potential Land Development Code changes involving grass, weeds, natural landscapes, right-of-way use, and landscaping requirements, but took no action on the amendments.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Commission backs seven-unit McClellan Meadows plan

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the seven-unit McClellan Meadows site condominium proposal on McClellan Avenue, conditioned on an amended plan addressing staff comments.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Planning Commission Seeks Garden Fence Code Changes

The Planning Commission reached consensus that seasonal temporary fences used to keep wildlife out of gardens should be allowed in front yards and asked staff to draft Land Development Code amendments. The commission also agreed by consent to several technical code changes, including clarifying building alterations and zoning permits and removing office and retail categories from minimum parking standards.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Commission Recommends Division Street Rezoning

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend rezoning parcels at 1308, 1400, and 1402 Division Street from Mixed-Use to General Commercial. The recommendation now goes to the City Commission for consideration.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

City Seeks Information on Data Centers

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to draft a memo asking the City Manager to coordinate information gathering about where data centers could potentially be located in Marquette.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Code Changes

The commission discussed draft land development code amendments, including clearer rules for ending planned unit developments, food trucks, and shared or off-site parking. No final vote on the amendments was recorded.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Planning Commission Advances Transportation Plan

The commission recommended adding a bicycle connection between Altamont Street and Bothwell Middle School and seeking more practical crossing improvements for the US-41/M-28/South Front Street corridor. Members also identified winter maintenance, missing crosswalks and curb ramps near Marquette Senior High School, and bikeway design issues for further review.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Planning Commission Reviews Code Updates

The commission found proposed updates to the Land Development Code acceptable for further review, but did not adopt them. Members also selected issues to discuss with the City Commission at a December 8 joint work session.

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Planning Commission Advances Parking Code Changes

The commission voted 5-0 to add proposed land development code changes to a final amendment document, including removing the word “existing” from Section 54.639(A) so that only required parking is subject to that section’s provisions.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Pedestrian Safety Concerns Raised on Presque Isle

A student study based on conversations with more than 30 people walking and biking found that crossing Presque Isle Avenue between Waldo and Norwood Streets often feels unsafe. The presentation cited speeding, drivers failing to stop or yield, and long crossing distances, and suggested measures such as flashing signals or a HAWK signal.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Planning panel backs two rezoning requests

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of rezoning request 01-REZ-09-25 for 1700 Division Street, changing it from Mixed-Use to General Commercial with conditions; it also voted 5-0 to recommend approval of 02-REZ-09-25. The City Commission must make the final decision, with a public hearing on the first request possible no sooner than October 27.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Townhome Site Plan Approved With Conditions

The Planning Commission approved the Magnetic Street Townhomes final site plan 7-0, subject to amended plans addressing lighting, landscaping, fencing, and engineering details, plus an as-built plan after construction.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Wright Street Reconstruction Approved

The Planning Commission approved the Wright Street reconstruction design 8-0. The project will replace outdated water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, add required bike lanes, and is expected to begin in spring 2026 and last about two months.

2 min readMunicipal coverage