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Commission grants conditional approval to Walnut Woods site-condominium plan
Summary
Kentwood commissioners granted conditional approval June 17 for the Walnut Woods preliminary site-condominium plan, a 62-lot development on roughly 29 acres that had been part of a planned unit development approved in October 2024.
Kentwood — The Kentwood City Commission on June 17 conditionally approved the preliminary site-condominium plan for Walnut Woods, a 62-lot development on approximately 29 acres that is part of a larger 31-acre planned unit development the city approved in October 2024.
City planning staff told commissioners the developer acquired additional property that allowed the primary access road to be moved to the top of a hill, addressing prior sight-distance concerns raised during earlier reviews. Staff said the site condominium plan is consistent with the previously approved PUD and that the Planning Commission recommended conditional approval with conditions 1 through 8 and basis points 1 through 6.
Public hearing and commission action
The commission opened a public hearing on the Walnut Woods plan; no members of the public came forward to speak. After discussion, a commissioner moved for conditional approval of the preliminary site-condominium plan for Walnut Woods (case 15-25) subject to the staff-recommended conditions; the motion passed by voice vote.
Background and specifics
Planning staff said the site condo includes 62 lots, one of which is an existing home; the overall PUD contains two outlots and previously approved reductions in dwelling count were reflected in the current plan. Commissioners asked staff to confirm lot counts and whether utilities and inspections were in place for subsequent construction; staff answered that utility work and inspections would proceed in accordance with the approved timeline and permits.
Next steps
With conditional approval, the applicant may proceed to meet the listed conditions and obtain required permits before final platting and construction. The Planning Commission’s basis points and staff conditions will guide follow-up inspections and permit reviews.
