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East Grand Rapids Planning Commission Meeting

January 13, 2026 · East Grand Rapids, MI
Source: Meeting agenda 2026-02-10 (PDF, 47 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.eastgrmi.gov ↗
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Attendees

Mary Mapes (Chairperson)
Matt Feyen (Commissioner)
Chris Rosmarin (Commissioner)
Greg Metz (Commissioner)
Peter Michell (Commissioner)
Brian Miller (Commissioner)
Laura Schwartz (Commissioner)
Steve Achram (Commissioner)
John Huff (City Attorney)
Doug LaFave (Deputy City Manager)
Paul LeBlanc (City Planning Consultant)
✓ Present: 11/11

Decisions

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm

#2

Pledge of Allegiance

The attendees participated in the Pledge of Allegiance

#3

Approval of the Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented

#4

Approval of Minutes: January 13, 2026 Meeting

The minutes were approved with noted corrections

#5

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Public comments were heard on various topics

#6

Public Hearing-Draft Master Plan Update Amendment

A public hearing was held on the draft Master Plan Update Amendment

#7

Master Plan Update Amendment Consideration

The Commission considered the Master Plan Update Amendment

#8

Report of the City Commission

A report was given on City Commission related items

#9

Next Regular PC Meeting: March 10, 2026

The next meeting was scheduled for March 10, 2026

#10

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:19pm

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