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DDA director reports on zoning items, downtown banners, Michigan Main Street training and priority-project advocacy

5772939 · April 24, 2025
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Summary

Director Audrey updated the board on building repairs, a rezoning application for 50 North Hanchett Street, a proposed Century Bank drive-through, business-recognition decals, new downtown banners, Michigan Main Street historic-preservation training in June, and ongoing advocacy for a streetscape priority project.

In the director’s report Audrey reviewed routine building maintenance, land‑use developments and upcoming programs.

Building and business updates

Staff repaired a leak at the children’s museum and noted ongoing small maintenance tasks. A rezoning request for 50 North Hanchett Street (the former Kinsey’s Barber Shop) seeks to move from C‑2 downtown zoning to A‑3 residential; planning commission has reviewed the request and the director said it will proceed through planning commission action. A proposal for a drive‑through at Century Bank’s 100 West Chicago Street location was also noted; staff have seen a tenant interest in the former Two Banets restaurant location at 61 West Chicago…

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