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Owosso Council OKs Rezoning for 1000 Bradley Street to Allow Multifamily Housing
Summary
The Owosso City Council adopted Ordinance No. 850 on May 18 to rezone 1000 Bradley Street from I‑1 (Light Industrial) to RM (Multiple Family Residential), clearing a key step for remediation and housing redevelopment; the ordinance takes effect June 8, 2026.
The Owosso City Council on May 18 adopted Ordinance No. 850 to rezone the parcel at 1000 Bradley Street from I‑1 (Light Industrial) to RM (Multiple Family Residential), a move the developer said will advance plans for housing on the former Vaungarde site.
The change followed a public hearing where Justin Horvath, president of SEDP, said remediation work has already begun and that he was "very, very happy to see the site get cleaned up and new housing built." Developer Philip Pirkovic of NB Concepts told the council the rezoning "will help move the development process along" and that he was "excited to contribute to the growth of the city."
Why it matters: Rezoning converts a site designated for light industrial uses into a residential zoning classification, allowing developers to propose multifamily projects that could add housing stock and redevelop a long-vacant property. The council cited the 2021 Master Plan and found the request consistent with applicable zoning amendment criteria.
What the council did: After the public hearing and deliberation the council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 850; the motion was supported by Mayor Pro‑Tem Jerome C. Haber and carried by roll call with Councilmembers Janae L. Fear, Emily S. Olson, Rachel M. Osmer, Carl C. Ludington, Mayor Pro‑Tem Haber and Mayor Robert J. Teich, Jr. voting aye; Councilmember Christopher D. Owens was absent. The ordinance is effective June 8, 2026.
Next steps: Rezoning clears a statutory barrier but does not itself authorize construction. Developers must still present site plans, environmental remediation plans and any required permits before building begins. The transcript indicates remediation planning is already underway but does not specify timelines or permit approvals.
