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Commission approves Viridi Group PUD for West Magnetic Street site, 36 units planned
Summary
The City Commission approved preliminary PUD and site plan review for a mixed townhome development on West Magnetic Street (01-PUD-03-25), subject to follow-up material and final site plan variances; vote 7-0.
The Marquette City Commission on June 30 approved a preliminary planned unit development (PUD) and site plan review for a proposed residential project on West Magnetic Street, advancing a project that would redevelop three parking lots on the former MGH campus into 36 residential units.
City staff described the Viridi Group application (01-PUD-03-25) as a mix of townhome types — one-unit, duplex, triplex and six-unit buildings — with a total of 36 units. The planning commission had reviewed the proposal on June 3 and determined the PUD met seven of 10 required objectives in section 54.323(f) of the Land Development Code, recommending approval with a condition that an amended plan address staff comments and variances before final site plan review.
Sarah Mittelfeld, who spoke earlier in the meeting on planning matters, noted the PUD process was an example of community-informed development. "This was kind of the project that is how why PUDs exist, and the process went really well. It was like the textbook, what you would hope from a PUD," she said during the public hearing.
A representative from the planning commission said neighbors raised concerns during the planning commission review about Pequot Street dust and traffic; the developer revised plans and returned to the commission. Commissioner Larson moved approval, Mayor Pro Tem Schlegel seconded, and the motion passed 7-0. The commission directed the city attorney to draft a PUD agreement and required the applicant to submit an amended plan addressing staff comments before final approval.
Staff noted no fiscal effect recorded for the preliminary approval; final site plan review will consider variances, detailed engineering and any required public improvements.
