Roseville council approves rezoning of two Gratiot parcels to allow more intensive commercial uses

The Roseville City Council on May 27 approved requests to rezone two adjacent parcels on Gratiot Avenue — 28732 Gratiot (PP# 14-17-232-027) and 28800 Gratiot (PP# 14-16-101-006) — changing the zoning from B-2 (Community Business) to B-3 (General Business).

City staff described the rezoning as allowing "a little bit more intense uses" than the existing B-2 classification, enabling businesses such as drive-through restaurants and other uses typical of a general business district. Councilman Leticia moved to approve the planning commission recommendation for 28732 Gratiot; Councilman Knox supported the motion. The council closed the required public hearing and voted to approve the rezoning. For 28800 Gratiot, Knox moved and Leticia seconded the motion; the council similarly closed the public hearing and approved the rezoning.

The staff presentation noted that the four matters related to these parcels are interrelated and that the petitions included materials provided to the planning commission and the planning consultant's report. Staff also said that a rezoning permits any use allowed in the B-3 district and is not limited to the specific businesses mentioned by the petitioner. Council members asked whether the rezoning covered the entire parcel, and staff confirmed the entire parcel was included and that the adjacent gas station was not part of the rezoning.

Council discussion referenced prior approvals and past businesses at the site, with one member noting a previous Burger King location and another asking whether a Dunkin' had already been approved behind the CVS; staff reminded the council that rezoning applies to the whole parcel and cannot be applied to only part of it.

Action on both rezoning requests was taken by voice vote after the public hearings were closed; the motions carried.