East Grand Rapids Planning Commission Meeting
January 13, 2026 · East Grand Rapids, MI
Attendees
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Mary Mapes
(Chairperson)
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Matt Feyen
(Commissioner)
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Chris Rosmarin
(Commissioner)
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Greg Metz
(Commissioner)
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Peter Michell
(Commissioner)
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Brian Miller
(Commissioner)
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Laura Schwartz
(Commissioner)
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Steve Achram
(Commissioner)
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John Huff
(City Attorney)
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Doug LaFave
(Deputy City Manager)
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Paul LeBlanc
(City Planning Consultant)
✓ Present: 11/11
Decisions
Agenda Items
#6
Public Hearing-Draft Master Plan Update Amendment
A public hearing was held on the draft Master Plan Update Amendment
#6
Public Hearing-Draft Master Plan Update Amendment
A public hearing was held on the draft Master Plan Update Amendment
Public Comments
3 speakers
Alex Besogni
· Topic: Through-lot and variance application
The speaker discussed his concerns about his through-lot and the need for a variance application
Jodi Astrauskas
· Topic: Speeding cars and traffic
The speaker expressed concerns about speeding cars and traffic in the area
David Brown
· Topic: Decreased market value and increased congestion
The speaker discussed his concerns about decreased market value and increased congestion in the area