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NFP Review Board hears midyear project update, moves to improve applicant guidance
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KALAMAZOO CITY — At its regular meeting July 22, 2025, the Natural Features Protection (NFP) Review Board received a midyear update on development projects that have gone through the NFP process and discussed steps to make guidance and application materials clearer for both residents and developers.
KALAMAZOO CITY — At its regular meeting July 22, 2025, the Natural Features Protection (NFP) Review Board received a midyear update on development projects that have gone through the NFP process and discussed steps to make guidance and application materials clearer for both residents and developers.
Board liaison Nolan told members the board has seen four full approvals so far in 2025 — projects at 1609 Whites Road (Country Club parcel), 2045 East Michigan (city/Brownfield property with pump house upgrades and a new PFAS treatment structure), 669 Gold Road (Vareberg Park improvements) and 1900 Belford Street (a large site split off for a housing project). Nolan said one variance recommendation — for work at 433 Reed Avenue — was sent from NFP to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) because proposed new stormwater best-management practices (BMPs) would be within ordinance setbacks for water resources and involve shoreline work along a creek.
The board also reviewed three administrative approvals handled by staff so far this…
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