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Commission forwards Belt Mill Commons PD amendment to council, urges more active public space

Saginaw Planning and Zoning Commission · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted to forward an amendment to the Belt Mill Commons planned development to City Council with a recommendation that council require more 'active spaces' and stronger pedestrian/amenity connections to the retention pond; applicant said market conditions and a signed anchor tenant (EOS Fitness) drove a more conventional retail layout.

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Nov. 11 to forward an amended planned development for Belt Mill Commons at Bailey Boswell and Belt Mill Parkway to City Council with a recommendation that council require stronger active public spaces and amenity connections to the site’s retention pond.

City staff introduced the PD amendment and said it departs from the original walkable, pond‑facing concept. Clay Christie, presenting for the…

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