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Marquette commission approves rezoning of three Division Street parcels despite objections, 4–2
Summary
The Marquette City Commission adopted Ordinance 26‑03 rezoning three parcels on Division Street from mixed‑use to general commercial after the planning commission recommended approval; the measure passed 4–2 amid concern that rezoning post‑construction could set a precedent.
The Marquette City Commission voted 4–2 on April 27 to adopt Ordinance 26‑03, rezoning three parcels at 1308/1414/1402 Division Street from mixed‑use to general commercial, following a unanimous recommendation from the planning commission.
The planning commission’s report, read into the record by the city clerk, said the application met the requirements of the city’s land development code (section 54.1405) and was consistent with the community master plan. The recommendation noted the area’s existing pattern of commercial uses and concluded the rezoning did not constitute spot zoning.
Commissioner Gottlieb, who moved adoption, said he was “very impressed with how the planning commission…
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