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Planning commission approves conversion of 400 East Lincoln to five apartments

Royal Oak Planning Commission · March 12, 2025
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Summary

The Royal Oak Planning Commission approved a special land use permit and site plan to convert commercial space at 400 East Lincoln Avenue into five multifamily units, citing adaptive reuse and reduced traffic impact; neighbors urged affordable units and raised traffic and notification concerns.

The Royal Oak Planning Commission on voice votes approved a special land use permit and an associated site plan to convert part of the building at 400 East Lincoln Avenue from commercial tenant spaces into five multifamily dwelling units.

The commission’s decision followed a presentation from Jason Krieger, identified as an owner and architect on the project, who said the conversion would ‘‘reduce the required amount of off‑street parking’’ compared with commercial uses and better fit the surrounding residential neighborhood. Krieger told the commission the work will proceed in phases and that a Phase I renovation is already underway.

Commissioners framed the proposal…

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