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Planning Commission approves special use permit for gas station at Gull/Riverview after staff review and applicant presentation
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a gas station and convenience store at the former Walgreens site at Gull Road and Riverview Drive, finding the proposal meets zoning decision criteria after staff review and applicant testimony; commissioners noted neighborhood petition and asked staff to ensure site plan and environmental safeguards.
The Planning Commission voted to approve a special use permit for a new gas station and convenience store on the vacant Walgreens site at Gull Road and Riverview Drive (PC2025.07).
Staff walked commissioners through the City of Kalamazoo zoning analysis, concluding the Community Commercial (CC) zoning and street types are compatible with a vehicle‑oriented use at this intersection. Staff said the submittal meets setback, impervious…
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