Perry Planning Commission approves January minutes and February agenda; reviews zoning updates and schedules vacancy vote

The Perry Planning Commission met Feb. 2, 2026, and approved the January minutes and the February agenda. The session began at 7:03 p.m. and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Larry, a Perry Planning Commission member, made a motion to approve the minutes for January; Mike seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Larry then moved to approve the February agenda, Mike seconded, and that motion also passed unanimously.

The commission discussed options for online training offered through the Michigan Municipal League (MML). Genevieve said she will contact Shirley or Meggen to obtain a password or access code so commissioners can access the sessions.

Commission members reported on several ongoing items under old business. Minutes note that North Street residents appeared before City Council, expressing confusion and concern that their land might be taken; the City Council responded by removing the commission's right of way on North Street from Lamb Street west. The record also states that Edwards Allen's rights to build at Perry Lakes have been removed "as of now."

Under new business, Genevieve showed the commission the PPC resource room and explained proposed updates to the zoning ordinances, including changes to building-height limits and window-percentage requirements. The minutes record no detailed policy votes on those ordinance updates at this meeting.

The commission recorded that a candidate for the zoning-enforcement vacancy will be voted on February 5, 2026; the minutes do not identify the candidate or the appointing body voting at that later date. The Planning and Zoning Administrator reported nothing for this meeting.

Genevieve is scheduled to present a year-in-review report for the commission to the City Council later this month. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.