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Lapeer commission approves bills, fireworks permit and denies two rezoning requests
Summary
At its May 4 meeting Lapeer commissioners approved a $433,397.79 bill listing, a fireworks permit for Ace Pyro LLC and denied rezoning requests for 3301 Davidson Road and several South Main Street parcels; the consent agenda and a proclamation honoring Kimberly Hodge also passed.
LAPEER — The Lapeer City Commission handled several routine and land-use items on May 4, approving the bill listing and a fireworks permit while voting to deny two rezoning requests.
Bill listing and consent: The commission approved a bill listing totaling $433,397.79 after a roll call in which Commissioners Atwood, Brady, Glisman, McCarthy and Beavery voted yes. The consent agenda passed earlier in the meeting.
Proclamation: The commission adopted a proclamation honoring Kimberly Hodge, who will retire May 14 after more than 35 years of service to the city.
Fireworks permit: Commissioners approved the 2026 fireworks application and permit submitted by Ace Pyro LLC and authorized the mayor to sign necessary documents.
Rezoning decisions: The commission denied a request to rezone 3301 Davidson Road from B-2 General Business to I-1 Industrial; that motion (moved by Commissioner Brady and seconded by Commissioner Petrie) passed on roll call. Separately, the commission denied a petition to rezone 1134 and 1146 South Main Street and an adjacent vacant parcel from R-1 Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development; Commissioner Petrie moved the denial and the motion carried.
Why it matters: The rezoning denials preserve current land-use designations that supporters said align with the city’s master plan and local residential character. A member of the public had also opposed a separate Polar Palace marijuana-processing rezoning on the grounds of odor, master-plan consistency and proximity to residences and schools.
Next steps: The commission set a public hearing on May 18 for the FY2026–27 budget and the first-year capital improvement program. Staff noted upcoming workshop dates and several community events tied to Lapeer’s "America 250" schedule.
Votes at a glance: bill listing approved ($433,397.79); fireworks permit approved (Ace Pyro LLC); rezoning denials passed for 3301 Davidson Road and South Main Street parcels; proclamation for Kimberly Hodge adopted.
