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Planning Commission OKs special use for fourth‑story corner and rooftop amenity at 1210 N. Water St.
Summary
The Bay City Planning Commission approved a special use allowing a partial fourth story and an activated rooftop gathering space at 1210 North Water Street, concluding a public hearing and finding the change compatible with the previously approved site plan.
The Bay City Planning Commission on Jan. 15 approved a special use request that lets the owner add a partial fourth story and an activated rooftop gathering space at 1210 North Water Street.
The action clears a change from the three‑story building that was previously approved under site plan SPR24‑07. Terry Moultain, planning staff, told the commission the fourth story is limited to one corner of the structure and does not change the previously approved site plan’s footprint.
Chris Miller, representing Core Architects and Engineers, said the project team adjusted the unit mix and wanted to add amenity space on the roof; he also noted the city is adopting a new building code this spring that will formally recognize activated roofs as a story in some circumstances. “Nope. Terry gave a good synopsis. That's that's what we're asking for,” Miller said at the podium.
Commissioners asked about rooftop access and the scope of the rooftop amenity. Miller said the elevator will extend above the roof surface and two stairwells will provide access; the rooftop will be a gathering space with seating and will be for building residents only. Commissioner Dennis Panacek noted nearby buildings (including a four‑story boathouse across the street) and said the additional corner story would not appear to hamper surrounding properties.
Chair Doug Ries opened and closed the public hearing after no members of the public spoke. A motion to approve the special use was made and seconded; the commission approved the request by voice vote. The staff report noted that because the change does not alter the previously approved site plan’s physical configuration, the application met the site plan–related standards but required a public hearing because of the added story.
The approval permits an activated rooftop restricted to residents and the partial fourth story limited to the one corner shown in the submitted drawings. The planning staff and applicant said detailed interior egress and rooftop finish details will be addressed through building permit review under the forthcoming code changes.
