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Donation House SUP approved at 1000 Kennedy Lane after commissioners cite appointment‑based model
Summary
The commission approved a specific‑use permit for Donation House at Suite 108 (1000 Kennedy Lane). Applicant Jeremiah Tyson described appointment‑based clothing and household distribution, two annual large events and daily operations by appointment; commissioners noted community need and volunteer staffing.
The Saginaw Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a specific‑use permit for Donation House to operate a donation distribution site at Suite 108, 1000 Kennedy Lane.
Jeremiah Tyson, representing Donation House, described operations that include appointment‑based distribution of clothes, shoes, household and hygiene items; two larger events (back‑to‑school and Christmas) occur each year, with daily appointment pickup otherwise. Tyson said most distribution is scheduled via Facebook or the organization’s website and that daily staffing typically involves two board members plus two additional regular volunteers.
Commissioners asked about hours and volunteer counts; Tyson said the facility is generally open every day except Sunday, with routine appointment hours roughly 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and that larger seasonal events may require additional flexibility. The applicant and the property owner indicated longstanding community ties and tenant support.
A motion to approve the SUP for Suite 108 was made, seconded and carried; the chair confirmed the item will go to city council for final action and any SUP conditions would be applied at that stage.
