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Mayor Christopher Toby told the meeting that DA Building had presented a preliminary PUD concept to the Planning Commission on June 16 and that the commission had given contingent preliminary approval. \"This is preliminary. It is not a final site approval,\" Toby said, adding that final council approval would be required under the city's PUD provisions and only after a negotiated project development agreement and additional public hearings.

That preliminary PUD imagines a five‑story residential building and is tied to a larger development partnership announced in January 2024. City Manager Gretchen Gamolka said the five‑story concept \"will provide its own parking for residents and resident guests as well as currently as proposed a 130 for the public,\" and stressed the proposal remains contingent on a final negotiated development agreement and a Brownfield plan meant to fund public benefits without issuing city debt.

Community Development Manager Michael Caruso described the zoning and planning history for the parcels, saying \"the 2 parcels in question are zoned downtown business district\" and noting the downtown zoning has allowed higher‑density residential development since updates tied to the city's 2018 master plan and the 2019 zoning ordinance changes. Caruso said the downtown district includes areas where three stories are allowed by right and other locations where four stories can be permitted.

Council members and staff framed the discussion around two persistent challenges: limited city tax base and downtown parking. Council member Bill Albert, who raised concerns about building height, said he wants any final project to be \"very much in line with our zoning\" and prefers stepbacks above two stories. Council member Ken Schmank and others emphasized the need to explore solutions for downtown parking that do not overly burden city taxpayers.

City staff described components the partnership could include: a separate public parking deck (entirely public parking), donated public parking spaces from the developer, added downtown green space near Mill Pond, upgraded public restrooms and potentially a municipal building. Attorney Sarah Gabis and staff explained that a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan would be developed to test whether tax increment capture from the project could fund those public elements so the city would not need to issue bonds or raise taxes.

Residents who spoke during the public comment period raised traffic and scale concerns. Caroline Passano (445 S. Church St.) said she \"doesn't fully support it as the current plan, which is presented of 5 stories\" and suggested a thoughtfully designed two‑ to three‑story condominium alternative that would encourage homeownership. Muriel Kayer (910 W. Main St.) asked whether soil remediation would be required for some parcels now owned by a developer. Other speakers, including Ella Nikitian and Susan Walters (907 Brighton Lake Rd.), urged better pedestrian and transit options and expressed worry about increased vehicular traffic on residential streets.

Council and staff emphasized that the project remains at an early stage. Attorney Gabis described the next steps: finalize a Brownfield analysis, hold public hearings required for a Brownfield plan, negotiate and execute a project development agreement if the numbers work, and then process each component through the normal planning‑commission and council public‑hearing sequence. She said some negotiations that involve potential property purchase would occur in closed session but that the Brownfield evaluation and final concept would be public and include opportunities for comment.

Why this matters: downtown merchants and residents told council parking is a frequent complaint and that Main Street serves a broader market beyond the city limits. Mayor Toby noted the downtown serves tens of thousands of people in the surrounding area despite the city's smaller resident population and described balancing fiscal caution with opportunities to secure parking and green space through a public‑private structure. Council members urged continued public input and pledged multiple future public hearings before any final approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06242025CCMeeting","oneSentenceSummary","Brighton City Council on June 24 discussed a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept for two downtown parcels on North Street and the broader public‑private partnership that could fund a new public parking deck, green space and other downtown amenities.","taxTitle","Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan","taxId",54301,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6521674,"Votes at a glance: Brighton council approves consent agenda, water‑line replacements and new backhoe; schedules special meeting",1052,7470000,8522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084202-8db07dabbdb162bc3ae94bfe5b2b30c6&start=7470&end=8522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084202-8db07dabbdb162bc3ae94bfe5b2b30c6/thumbnail_7470000.jpg","/articles/6521674/Brighton/Livingston-County/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-Brighton-council-approves-consent-agenda-waterline-replacements-and-new-backhoe-schedules-special-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521674-cb725c2f71127784ec2f03eee70d0c43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099895&Signature=kF1VnL7tWQ701xT0tlPZJU1AqxbzU-dL~nSWoBHK7LaotBHiG3ZL51gs0~GAOIbj1OuARAwDebErToq0lka8BBUamWGzAtb7~bqU1vkIvpCYbPCVCY~78c6NCbfPlBnqauPy72yGwNFWpSyb5wMLHvckrEJhAJoHFLNKlEv-g4xlz6zU6xVv-eoZsrggfokvq1efwVIEj3oMYRNC13taaGNw4qu0boSeGxwU2E67vgbRHIfH~1VnFTA8uFfa0oVkHl30Opx22Sq0g1giwGnI8EAmpFUXUPMyin9u1VB9TkFFSbPscoSGlC2sN7-khmgjMRhBTOd4n4YM6X~9588etg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brighton City Council on June 24 approved several items on a consent agenda and took three new business votes covering water‑service repairs, equipment replacement and scheduling.

Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda by roll call, including: approval of the June 10, 2025 minutes; Resolution No. 2025‑18, local government unit approval for a social district permit for Brewery Becker LLC d/b/a Brewery Becker (500 W. Main St.); purchase of an X‑Mark Laser S series turf mower from Weingartz in an amount not to exceed $12,847; and a Tetra Tech engineering services retainer agreement for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $12,492. The motion was moved by Council member Renee Pettengill and seconded by Council member Bill Albert; Clerk Tara Brown called the roll and the items passed on recorded yes votes from Mayor Christopher Toby, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Gardner and all council members present.

Water service replacement: The council approved a request from the water department to replace five service lines on Glenwith (Glenwood) Road to connect houses to the 12‑inch main before scheduled repaving. Water Superintendent Josh Bradley said the work would retire an aging two‑inch PVC lateral that has required multiple repairs and that doing the work ahead of repaving would reduce repeated road cuts. The council approved a contract with Comprehensive Contracting not to exceed $33,000. Council member Renee Pettengill moved the motion, seconded by Council member Ken Schmank; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Equipment purchase: The council approved purchase of a Caterpillar 420 backhoe loader and a vibratory compactor attachment from Michigan Cat at a list price of about $133,775, with a stated dealer trade‑in allowance of $41,000 for the city’s existing machine. DPW Superintendent Brad Schroeder said the current backhoe (model 2004) is at the end of its service life and the compactor attachment will improve pavement compaction during repairs. Council member Susan Gardner moved the purchase; Council member Ken Schmank seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Special meeting: Council set a special meeting for Tuesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. to consider matters related to purchase or lease of real property and to allow the council to convene a closed session for negotiating real estate; attorney Sarah Gabis advised property‑purchase negotiation will require closed‑session discussion for some parcels. The calendar motion passed unanimously.

Why this matters: The water‑line replacements are timed to coincide with planned road work to reduce repeated repairs; the backhoe purchase replaces aging equipment used across public works divisions; and the consent agenda items clear routine administrative, permit and small capital purchases. Council repeatedly noted the city has a limited local tax base and described these items in the context of fiscal caution while maintaining infrastructure and services.","At its June 24 meeting the Brighton City Council approved the consent agenda (minutes, a social‑district resolution and equipment purchases), authorized replacement of five water service lines on Glenwith Road, approved purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe with compactor attachment, and set a special council meeting for July 1 at 6 p.m.","actionData","errors"]

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Brighton council and staff outline North Street redevelopment plan; parking, traffic and building height draw public concern

Votes at a glance: Brighton council approves consent agenda, water‑line replacements and new backhoe; schedules special meeting