On the agenda: Garden City meeting — Flock camera (Sep 28)

THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS,
CITY MANAGER, DEPARTMENT HEADS, AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

This notice shall serve as your formal and official notification of the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING to be
held on MONDAY, September 28, 2026, AT 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Civic Center,
6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135; (734) 793-1600.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING CEREMONY
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. RECOGNITION
6. COMMENTS FROM STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS
7. PRESENTATION
8. COMMUNITY EVENTS
9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Consent Agenda
1. Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes of 9/14/26
2. Receive and File: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of 8/26/26
3. Receive and File: Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes of 8/12/26
4. Receive and File: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of 8/13/26
5. Receive and File: City Financial Report for month of August 2026
B. Action Items
1. Proposed Rezoning - 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and vacant Pardo Ave lot
Parcel ID# 35-013-01 0022-001.
2. Call For Public Hearing - Proposed Planned Development project at 30759 Ford Road
and 30810 Pardo Ave
3. Call For Public Hearing – Creation of Chapter 125 – Kratom Ban Ordinance
12. OTHER BUSINESS
13. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL (non-agenda items only)
14. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
15. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Written Legal Opinion – to receive an attorney client privilege written legal opinion to
consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statue pursuant
to MCL 15.268 (h) regarding city waste disposal contract.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Bryan C. Smith
City Clerk
ADA Accommodation. The City of Garden City will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services (such as signers
and audio tapes) to individuals with disabilities attending meetings or hearings. A two-week notice is required.
For assistance, please contact the Administration office at (734) 793-1660.

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September 28, 2026

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CITY OF GARDEN CITY
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 14, 2026
The Mayor and Council of the City of Garden City met in Regular Session Monday,
September 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt
Road, Garden City, Michigan.
REGULAR MEETING

Present were: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor Pro-Tem J. Dold, Councilmembers Hughes, Witt, King
K. Dold, and Karafotis
Members absent and excused: None
Also present were City Manager Gibbons, City Clerk Smith, Police Chief Arnoske, Parks
Recreation Director King, and DDA Director Prosch
 Item #26-09-154 - Moved by Witt; supported by J. Dold:
RESOLVED:
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
1. Animal Shelter Contract-Romulus
2. Renewal of Towing Service Agreement
3. Radcliff HVAC Project Bulletin #2
4. Annual Technology Support Contract
5. Microsoft Office 365 Licenses
6. The Senior Alliance Contract Agreement 2027-2029
7. Road Closure – Chili Cookoff Community Festival
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
RECOGNITION
 None
COMMENTS FROM STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS
 None

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PRESENTATION
 None
COMMUNITY EVENTS
 John Prosch, DDA Director gave information on upcoming Lucky Squirrel event (Sept. 19th)
and Upcoming Chilli Cookoff (Sept. 26th)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 None
 Item #26-09-155 - Moved by Witt; supported by Hughes:
RESOLVED:
Motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented
1. Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes of 8/24/26
2. Approve Closed Session Council Meeting Minutes of 8/24/26
3. Receive and File: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of 1/28/26
4. Receive and File: City Invoice Paid Report for month of August 2026
5. Boards and Commissions
a. Planning Commission – Appointment of Teresa Clendening (filling
unexpired term of Ali Bazzi – term ending 12-31-26)
b. Historical Commission – Appointment of Ramona Jocys (filling unexpired
term of William Brooks – term ending 12-31-26)
c. Parks and Recreation Commission – Appointment of Glen Crifasi (filling
unexpired term of Dennis Kapelanski – term ending 12-31-28)
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
 Item #26-09-156 - Moved by J. Dold; supported by Karafotis:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve a the attached agreement with the City of Romulus to
provide animal shelter services for Garden City for a duration of two years, with the
option to terminate with thirty days’ notice.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
 Item #26-09-157 - Moved by K.Dold; supported by Witt:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve the renewal of the towing service agreement with
Square Circle Enterprises Inc, for a period of three years ending August 29, 2028 with an
option for renewal for an additional three years pursuant to the original agreement
dated 12-12-2011.

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AYES:
ABSENT:

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Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
 Item #26-09-158 - Moved by Witt; supported by King:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve the allocation of an additional $72,000.00 in
unallocated HUD grant funding to the Radcliff Center HVAC Project contingency
budget to fund additional HVAC controls, repairs, and other HVAC project-related
work.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
 Item #26-09-159 - Moved by Hughes; supported by Karafotis:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve the attached agreement with LayerCake Technologies, the
city’s technology consultants, regarding the renewal of our annual technology support
contract, in the amount of $132,066.60 .
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
 Item #26-09-160 - Moved by K. Dold; supported by J. Dold:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve the attached agreement with LayerCake, the city’s
technology consultants, regarding the renewal of our Microsoft Office 365 licenses in an
amount of $39,954.00
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0

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 Item #26-09-161 - Moved by King; supported by Karafotis:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve the attached contract with The Senior Alliance and accept
$13,570.00 per year in grant funding to support senior center staffing and health and wellness
programming at the Radcliff Community Center.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
 Item #26-09-162 - Moved by J. Dold; supported by Hughes:
RESOLVED: Motion to approve the temporary closure of Central Street for the 2026 Chili
Cook-Off Community Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as outlined in the attached
request.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
None

Motion Passes 7-0
OTHER BUSINESS
 None
Mayor Jacobs announced it was time for public comment.

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Joseph Price, spoke regarding Flock camera usage in Garden City
John Talber, spoke regarding issues with needed repairs with Harrison & Marquette corner
construction and Flock camera concerns.
William Grove, spoke regarding issues with police (non)response to individuals doing
burnouts near his home.
Adam Minster, spoke regarding issues with residents using Google Images to report houses
for Administrative Hearing Bureau and issues with trash collection.
Lauren Anthony, spoke regarding concerns with the amount of data being collected by Flock
cameras and city officials say in allowing them.
Mike Hagadone, requested additional police support around schools and safety issues around
pickup time as well as sidewalk installation issues and need for better reclamation after
installation.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 Mayor Pro-Tem Dold – N/A
 Councilmember Hughes – N/A
 Councilmember Witt – spoke regarding Lucky Squirrel and Chili Cookoff – Don’t drink and
drive.
 Councilmember King – asked about a time extension for Sidewalk Gap Program grant.
Sidewalk restoration seems poor quality.

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Councilmember Dold, - asked about progress regarding data center moratorium, spoke
regarding Flock camera concerns, notifications for residents for Planning Commission
meetings and new swingset upgrades at Kiwanis Park.
Councilmember Karafotis – spoke regarding Flock camera concerns, sidewalk project refilling
concerns requested an update on K-Mart and Orin Jewelers site development, and Planning
Commission notifications.
Mayor Jacobs – provided information on St. Thomas Festival this weekend, Harrison &
Marquette restoration and Flock camera concerns.

There being no further business before Council, the meeting was then adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Bryan C. Smith
City Clerk

CITY OF GARDEN CITY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
August 26, 2026
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Garden City met in a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center,
6000 Middlebelt, Garden City, Michigan.
ROLL CALL
Present were Chairperson May, Commissioners Hickman, Richard, Smith and Bullock
Absent were Price (excused)
Also present were Community Development Director (CDD) Miller
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 26-08-006 Moved by Hickman; Supported by Smith
RESOLVED: To approve the meeting agenda as presented.
AYES:
Unanimous
ABSENT:
None
Motion Carries 5-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 26-08-007 Moved by Bullock; Supported by Hickman
RESOLVED: To approve the minutes of the Regular Special Meeting of January 28, 2026.
AYES:
Unanimous
ABSENT:
None
Motion Carries 5-0
Chairperson May announced it was time for public comment on non-agenda items.
 There were no public comments
BUSINESS ITEMS
 PPZ26-0010: 33614 Alta – Consideration of a request for one dimensional variance for
the construction of an addition to a single family residential structure in the R-1
Zooning District.
DISCUSSION: CDD Miller gave an overview of review letter dated August 18, 2026. Prior to
board discussion, Miller addressed the variance standards for approval. The board began
discussions of the information provided.
The applicant (Brian Lee, Metro Home Improvements) gave an overview of the proposed project,
variance request and explain the plans for the addition for elderly care of the homeowner.

Chairperson May opened the public hearing for 33614 Alta at 6:50 p.m.
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Elaine Salter, Hennepin St, supported the plan since it will be in the rear of the house.
Written communication was received by Angelynn Smith, Alta, in opposition to the variance
because of additional parking issues on the public street.
Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m.

Chairperson May addressed the applicant about the voting requirements of the ZBA. The
applicant was given the option to request to table or to continue. The applicant decided to request
a table of this request.
 26-08-008 Moved by Richard; Supported by Bullock
RESOLVED: Motion to table the request at 33614 Alta St. for the one dimensional variance for
the construction of an addition to a single family residential structure in the R-1Zoning District.
AYES:
Unanimous
ABSENT:
Price
Motion Carries 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS
 There was no other business.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Community Development Director
Matthew K. Miller

CITY OF GARDEN CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 13, 2026
The Planning Commission met for a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center: 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan.
REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
Present were: Chairperson May, Commissioners Steenburg, King, Walls, Williams
Absent were: Daniels (excused)
Also present were: McKenna Consultants Mario Ortega and Comm. Dev. Dir. Miller
 Item #26-08-035; Approval of Agenda
RESOLVED: Moved by King; Supported by Williams: Motion to approve the meeting agenda
as presented.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
Daniels

Motion Carried 5-0
 Item #26-08-036; Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED: Moved by Williams; Supported by King: To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes
of July 9, 2026, as presented.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
Daniels

Motion Carried 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
The chair announced it was time for public comments for items not on the agenda.


There were no comments from the public.

BUSINESS ITEMS
 Item #26-08-037; Housing Master Plan
RESOLVED: Moved by King; Supported by Williams: Motion to recommend approval of the
Housing Readiness 2026 Master Plan Amendment Resolutions as present with the following
amendments to the document: moving in page 24 & 25 to the back of the end of Part III, removing
the text of on page 36 in Flexible Residential “including small-lot detached homes” and add text
on page 36 in Neighborhood Mixed-Use after adjacent to neighborhoods “on Primary Corridor
Roads”.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
Daniels

Planning Commission
August 13, 2026 - Page 2 of 3
Motion Carried 5-0
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
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Zoning Text Amendment Section 154.600 Sign Regulations

DISCUSSION: McKenna Consultant Ortega gave an overview of review letter dated
August 5, 2026 summarizing the proposed text amendment.
PUBLIC HEARING
The chair announced the opening of the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. regarding the text
amendment.
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There were no comments received.

The chair closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
There were no written communications received.
The Commission continued with discussion about the amendment.
 Item #26-08-038; Zoning Text Amendment Section 154.600 Signs
RESOLVED: Moved by Walls; Supported by King: Motion to recommend approval of the text
amendment as proposed to Section 154.600 Sign Regulations to include mural and amend
Sections 154.602 Definitions and add Section 154.615 Murals and forward this approval to the
City Council for final approval.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
Daniels

Motion Carried 5-0
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Zoning Text Amendment Section 154.315 M-1 Light Industrial

DISCUSSION: McKenna Consultant Ortega gave an overview of review letter dated
August 5, 2026 summarizing the proposed text amendment.
PUBLIC HEARING
The chair announced the opening of the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. regarding the text
amendment.


There were no comments received.

The chair closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
There were no written communications received.
The Commission continued with discussion about the amendment.

Planning Commission
August 13, 2026 - Page 3 of 3
 Item #26-08-039; Zoning Text Amendment Section 154.315 M-1 Light Industrial
RESOLVED: Moved by Williams; Supported by King: Motion to recommend approval of the
text amendment as proposed to Section 154.315 Light Industrial to Indoor Recreation Uses and
amend Sections 154.316 Permitted Uses and Structures and forward this approval to the City
Council for final approval.
AYES:
ABSENT:

Unanimous
Daniels

Motion Carried 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
 Item #26-08-040; Rezoning – Call Public Hearing
RESOLVED: Moved by King; Supported by Walls: Motion to call a Public Hearing for
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a proposed rezoning at a total of five lots
including 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and 00000 Pardo from PD Planned Development to
CBD Central Business District.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:

King, Walls, Williams, May
Steenburg
Daniels

Motion Carried 4-1
 Item #26-08-041; Special Land Use – Call Public Hearing
RESOLVED: Moved by King; Supported by Williams: Motion to call a Public Hearing for
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a proposed Special Land Use at 27500
Marquette Road to re-establish a Religious Institution.
AYES:
Nays:
ABSENT:

King, Williams, Walls, May
Steenburg
Daniels

Motion Carried 4-1
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission discussed on-going projects in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

Matthew K. Miller, AICP
Community Development Director

CITY OF GARDEN CITY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
REQUEST FORM
Submitted To:
Submitted By:

Mayor and City Council
Mario Ortega - McKenna

BID/CONTRACT
BOARD APPOINTMENT
CEREMONIAL
EXECUTE AGREEMENT
FEE WAIVER
LIQUOR LICENSE
NEW/AMENDED ORDINANCE
ON-STREET SALES
OTHER

Date:

9/23/2026

OFFICE USE ONLY
ITEM # 11B1
Council Meeting of
DATE: 09/28/2026

ACTION REQUESTED
PERMIT
PD CHANGE OF USE
PD SITE PLAN
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION
RESOLUTION
REZONING
SUPP/TRF APPROPRIATION
PUB HEARING REQUIRED

X

TITLE / DESCRIPTION OF ITEM (IF ORDINANCE, CITE TITLE/CHAPTER/SECTION(S))

Proposed Rezoning 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and vacant Pardo Ave lot Parcel ID# 35-01301 0022-001.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Motion to approve the rezoning of 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and vacant Pardo Ave lot #
35-013-01 0022-001 from PD, Planned Development to CBD Central Business District.

Fiscal Year

FINANCIAL IMPACT
G/L Acct. Number

Amount

REVIEW CHECKLIST
DEPARTMENT(S):
FINANCIAL:
COMMISSION(S):
CITY ATTORNEY:
CITY MANAGER:

Planning Commission

DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:

9/10/2026

OFFICE OF

COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT

Garden City Civic Center
6000 Middlebelt Road
Garden City, Michigan 48135

Phone: 734-793-1650
www.gardencitymi.org

Matthew Miller, Director
[email protected]

MEMORANDUM
To:

Mayor Jacobs and City Council Members

CC:

Tim Gibbons, City Manager

From:

Mario Ortega, AICP, City Planner/McKenna

Date:

September 23, 2026

Subject:

Proposed rezoning of 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and vacant Pardo Ave lot to CBD Central
business district

The owner of four properties at the southeast corner of Ford and Middlebelt Road has requested these lots to be
rezoned to CBD, Central Business district. The site is comprised of three lots at 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and
the vacant Pardo Ave lot Parcel ID# 35-013-01 0022-001 which are all zoned currently as Planned Development. The
proposed rezoning is evaluated in the attached September 3, 2026 review letter.
The applicant previously applied for and received approval for a Planned Development (PD) in order to redevelop the
site into a 4-story mixed-use building. The applicant has not taken action on this proposed development and no longer
plans to move forward with this project. With the previously approved PD designation, the property owner is currently
only allowed to construct the approved 4-story building and are not able to receive permits for any other projects. To
remedy this, the City requires that the applicant apply to rezone the property from the PD zoning back to CBD to allow
for the site to be redeveloped for a permitted use.
Section 154.006(C)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance specifies the standards of approval that the Planning Commission and
City Council shall consider before taking action on any proposed zoning map amendment (rezoning). These approval
criteria include compliance with the basic intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, being in compliance with the
City’s Master Plan and ensuring the rezoning is compatible with the zoning classification of surrounding land.
On September 10, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. There were no written comments provided and
no in-person comments or questions were made at the public hearing. After considering all the issues the Planning
Commission has recommended City Council approve the proposed rezoning for 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and
the Pardo Ave lot.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the rezoning of 29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road and
Pardo Ave lot from PD Planned Development to CBD Central Business District based on compliance with the Master
Plan, the Future Land Use Map, the findings of fact summarized in the attached review letter and compliance with the
amendment standards of Zoning Ordinance Sec. 154.006(C)(3).

September 3, 2026
Planning Commission
City of Garden City
6000 Middlebelt Road
Garden City, Michigan 48135
Subject:

A4 Holdings Vacant Downtown Buildings – Rezoning Review (Survey dated November 10,
2023)

Location:

29317, 29299 and 29217 Ford Road – Parcel ID#s 35-013-01-0015-304, 35-013-01-0014-305,
35-013-01-0014-301, 35-013-01-0012-004 and vacant Pardo Ave Lot Parcel ID# 35-013-010022-001 (Located at the southeast corner of Ford and Middlebelt Rds.)

Zoning:

CURRENT: PD, Planned Development – PROPOSED: CBD, Central Business District

Dear Commissioners:
At the City’s request, we have reviewed the above referenced application for rezoning. The applicant and property
owner is Hamzeh Abbas of A4 Holdings GC, LLC.
EXIST ING COND IT ION S AND
PRO PO SED U SE
The site is comprised of five tax
parcels totaling approximately 1.61
acres in area. The site is currently
occupied by three separate
buildings. A two-story commercial
building at 29317 Ford Rd with a
building footprint of approximately
4,200 square feet (SF), a two-story
commercial building at 29299 Ford
Rd with an approximate footprint of
5,500 SF and a one-story
commercial building at 29217 Ford
Rd with an approximate footprint of
9,700 SF. The site also has a 97
space parking lot accessed via
Pardo Ave. and a dumpster
enclosure. The site also includes the
1.14 unimproved grass lot on the
south side of Pardo Ave.
PRO PO SED R EZ ON ING
The applicant previously applied for
and received approval to rezone the
site from CBD, Central Business
District, to PD, Planned

Development, with the intent to redevelop the site into a 4-story mixed-use building. The applicant has not taken
action on this proposed development and no longer plans to move forward with this project. This has resulted in
the property remaining under PD designation, which leaves the property unable to be developed for any project
besides the approved Planned Development. To remedy this, the City requires that the applicant apply to rezone
the property from the PD zoning back to CBD to align with the other properties in this corridor and to allow for the
site to be redeveloped for a permitted use.
ADJAC ENT ZON IN G AND FUT UR E LAND U SE DESIGNAT ION S
The table and figures below summarize the existing uses, zoning designations and future land use categories for
the subject site and the adjacent properties.
Site & Adjacent
Property

Zoning

Subject Parcel

PD

North

CBD

East

CBD

Martial Yard

CBD

South

CBD

Medical Tenant Building

CBD

West

CBD

McDonald’s

CBD

Existing Land Uses
Vacant Commercial and Multi-Tenant
Commercial/Office Building
Elite Eyecare/Joe D’s Bar/Ford Rd
Barbers/Kristal Events & Bridal

Future Land Use
CBD
CBD

R EZ ON ING R EVIEW
Section 154.006(C)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines standards which are to be considered when reviewing a
rezoning request. The following are our comments on each review standard:
A. Will the proposed amendment be in accordance with the basic intent and purpose of the Zoning
Ordinance?
Yes, the proposed zoning district would bring the site into accordance with the intent and purpose of the
Zoning Ordinance. The Future Land Use Map designates the subject site and the adjacent properties as
CBD, Central Business District, which is the intended zoning district with its own preferred type of
development.
B. Will the proposed amendment further the comprehensive planning goals of the city?
As stated above, the proposed rezoning would allow the site to adhere to the original zoning and intent of
the district. The site, which was previously zoned CBD and was rezoned to PD, should be rezoned back
to CBD to allow the goals and objectives of the master plan to move forward. Rezoning back to CBD will
allow investment in a vacant structure and allow new businesses to be established.
C. Have conditions changed since the Zoning Ordinance was adopted, or was there a mistake in the
Zoning Ordinance, that justify the amendment?
The applicant has decided not to move forward with the original plans for the site, which was a mixed-use
project with PD zoning. Rezoning the property back to CBD zoning will allow the site to be developed for
a use besides the approved Planned Development. There has been no mistake in the Zoning Ordinance
made.

29317 Ford Road – CBD Rezoning Review
City of Garden City Planning Commission
September 3, 2026

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D. Will the amendment correct an inequitable situation created by the Zoning Ordinance, rather than
merely grant special privileges?
The zoning ordinance has not created an inequitable situation, and this rezoning is not attempting to
address such an issue. The rezoning would not grant special privileges for the applicant/property owner.
E. Will the amendment result in unlawful exclusionary zoning?
No, this rezoning would not result in unlawful exclusionary zoning, but it would bring the subject property
into conformity with the rest of the corridor.
F. Will the amendment set an inappropriate precedent, resulting in the need to correct future
planning mistakes?
No, this will not set an inappropriate precedent. The purpose of this rezoning can be viewed as a
necessary step to allow the elimination of a vacant structure and the establishment of new uses. The PD
rezoning of the site was an attempt to allow a development long envisioned by the master plan but was
not permitted by right in the CBD zoning district. While the utilization of the planned development process
is a viable option, it can be a more involved process. In order to encourage multi-story mixed use
buildings in the future and create a less arduous process for owners to invest, the city could establish
regulations that allow mixed uses by right.
G. If a rezoning is requested, is the proposed zoning consistent with the zoning classification of
surrounding land?
Yes, as stated previously, the proposed zoning is consistent with the surrounding land.
H. If a rezoning is requested, could all requirements in the proposed zoning classification be
complied with on the subject parcel?
The Schedule of Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance identifies the dimensional requirements of each
zoning district. If the subject site were to be rezoned to CBD, the existing structures will adhere to all
necessary requirements. Any new development will have to adhere to the regulations of the CBD district.
There may be additional landscaping, screening, or parking requirements to be met, but the site appears
to be sufficient in size to accommodate them.
R ECO MMENDAT ION
The proposed rezoning will make the subject site cohesive with the Ford Road corridor. We advise the Planning
Commission to recommend to City Council the approval of the proposed rezoning of the 2.61-acre site from PD to
CBD based upon consistency with the City’s Master Plan, compatibility with adjacent uses and it being in
accordance with the intent and regulations of the zoning ordinance.
We look forward to reviewing these findings and recommendations with you. Please feel free to contact us with
any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
McKENNA

Mario A. Ortega, AICP
Senior Principal Planner

29317 Ford Road – CBD Rezoning Review
City of Garden City Planning Commission
September 3, 2026

Sommer Nafal, NCI
Assistant Planner

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CITY OF GARDEN CITY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
REQUEST FORM
Submitted To:
Submitted By:

Mayor and City Council
Mario Ortega – City
Planner/McKenna

Date:

9/23/2026

OFFICE USE ONLY
ITEM # 11B2
Council Meeting of
DATE: 09/28/2026

BID/CONTRACT
BOARD APPOINTMENT
CEREMONIAL
EXECUTE AGREEMENT
FEE WAIVER
LIQUOR LICENSE
NEW/AMENDED ORDINANCE
ON-STREET SALES
OTHER

ACTION REQUESTED
PERMIT
PD CHANGE OF USE
PD SITE PLAN
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION
RESOLUTION
REZONING
SUPP/TRF APPROPRIATION
PUB HEARING REQUIRED

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TITLE / DESCRIPTION OF ITEM (IF ORDINANCE, CITE TITLE/CHAPTER/SECTION(S))
Call For Public Hearing - Proposed Planned Development project at 30759 Ford Road and 30810 Pardo Ave

PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Motion to schedule a public hearing on October 26, 2026, for a proposed Planned Development
Project at 30759 Ford Road and 30810 Pardo Ave.

Fiscal Year

FINANCIAL IMPACT
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Amount

REVIEW CHECKLIST
DEPARTMENT(S):
FINANCIAL:
COMMISSION(S):
CITY ATTORNEY:
CITY MANAGER:

Planning Commission

DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:

9/10/2026

OFFICE OF

COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT

Garden City Civic Center
6000 Middlebelt Road
Garden City, Michigan 48135

Phone: 734-793-1650
www.gardencitymi.org

Matthew Miller, Director
[email protected]

MEMORANDUM
To:

Mayor Jacobs and City Council Members

CC:

Tim Gibbons, City Manager

From:

Mario Ortega, AICP, City Planner/McKenna

Date:

September 23, 2026

Subject:

Request to schedule a public hearing for a Planned Development Rezoning at 30759 Ford Road

The property owner of two parcels located on the south side of Ford Road between Dillon and Shotka Streets has
proposed to construct a four-story mixed-use building at 30759 Ford Road and 30810 Pardo Ave. The applicant has
chosen to utilize the Planned Development (PD) process for this project.
The application has undergone a review by the Planning Commission, and they have made a recommendation to City
Council. Per Zoning Ordinance Sec. 154.432.J, the next step requires the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider
the proposed project. We are requesting that City Council schedule a public hearing on October 26, 2026, for the
proposed Planned Development project at 30759 Ford Road and 30810 Pardo Ave.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

CITY OF GARDEN CITY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
REQUEST FORM
Submitted To:

Mayor & Council

Submitted By:

Tim Gibbons, City Manager

BID/CONTRACT
BOARD APPOINTMENT
CEREMONIAL
EXECUTE AGREEMENT
FEE WAIVER
LIQUOR LICENSE
NEW/AMENDED ORDINANCE
ON-STREET SALES
OTHER

Date:

9/24/2

OFFICE USE ONLY
ITEM # 11B3
Council Meeting of
DATE: 9/28/26

ACTION REQUESTED
PERMIT
PD CHANGE OF USE
PD SITE PLAN
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION
RESOLUTION
REZONING
SUPP/TRF APPROPRIATION
PUB HEARING REQUIRED

TITLE / DESCRIPTION OF ITEM (IF ORDINANCE, CITE TITLE/CHAPTER/SECTION(S))

Call For Public Hearing – Creation of Chapter 125 – Kratom Ban Ordinance
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Move to introduce a proposed amendment to the Garden City Code of Ordinances adding Chapter
125 – Kratom Ban Ordinance and call for a public hearing on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00PM
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CITY MANAGER:

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DATE:
DATE:
DATE:
DATE:

OFFICE OF THE

CITY MANAGER

Garden City Civic Center
6000 Middlebelt Road
Garden City, Michigan 48135

Phone: 734-793-1660
[email protected]
www.GardenCityMI.org

Tim Gibbons, City Manager
[email protected]

To: Garden City Mayor & Council
From: City Manager, Tim Gibbons
Date: September 24, 2026
Re: Public hearing on proposed kratom ordinance
I recommend that Council call a public hearing on the attached ordinance concerning
kratom and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly called 7-OH.
Kratom is a plant sold in forms such as powders, capsules, drinks, and extracts. Regular
use can lead to dependence and withdrawal. Reported health effects include nausea, dizziness,
seizures, and liver problems. Products may also vary in strength or contain contaminants.
Concentrated 7-OH products raise particular concern because they can have stronger opioid-like
effects than traditional kratom leaf. Michigan health officials have reported more severe overdose
and withdrawal concerns with these enhanced products.
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom and synthetic
variants in Garden City, along with other activities such as growing, giving, and advertising them.
It also provides possible business license action for businesses who sell kratom in violation of the
ordinance.
Supporting Information
 FDA, “FDA and Kratom,” updated Dec. 2, 2025. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/publichealth-focus/fda-and-kratom
 NIH NCCIH, “Kratom.” https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/kratom
 Michigan DHHS, “7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)-Enhanced kratom products,” Mar. 23,
2026. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/KeepingMichigan-Healthy/Public-Health-Admin/Bulletins/Provider-Bulletin-on-7-OH-EnhancedKratom-Products---32326.pdf
 CDC, “Increases in Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers,” MMWR, 2026.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/wr/mm7511a1.htm
 DEA, “DEA to Temporarily Schedule 7-OH and Related Substances,” July 1, 2026.
https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2026/07/01/dea-temporarily-schedule-7-oh-andrelated-substances-protect-public

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF GARDEN CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 26-xxx
CHAPTER 125- KRATOM BAN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, MICHIGAN CODIFIED
ORDINANCES BY ADDING CHAPTER 125-SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM
PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE.
THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 125 SHALL
BE ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.

ADDING CHAPTER 125-SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS.

(A) No person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity shall grow, synthesize, sell, offer to sell,
give, import, distribute, advertise for sale or distribution, or permit to be sold kratom or a synthetic
variant of kratom.
(B) As used in this section, “kratom” means a product containing any part of the plant Mitragyna
speciosa, whether growing or not; the leaves of that plant; any extract or resin from any part of that
plant; and every compound, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its leaves,
seeds, or extracts.
(C) As used in this section, “synthetic variant of kratom” means any synthetic form of kratom,
including, but not limited to, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
(D) This section does not apply to kratom that has been approved by the United States Food and
Drug Administration as a drug product, a dietary supplement, or a food additive in conventional
food. This exception, however, does not apply to a synthetic variant of kratom.
(E) Any business or its operators found guilty of violating this section may have the business
license for that business revoked or denied pursuant to the business licensing provisions of the City
Code.
(F) All others found guilty of violating this section shall be guilty of a municipal misdemeanor and
subject to the penalties found in Chapter 130.99 of the City Code.
SECTION 2.

SAVINGS CLAUSE

The rights and duties which have matured, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings
which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this
Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.

SECTION 3.

SEVERABILITY

If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion hereof.
SECTION 4.

REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the
extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 5.

PENALTY

Any violation this Ordinance shall be punishable as a municipal civil infraction and fined as
set forth in Chapter 41.
SECTION 6.

PUBLICATION

The Clerk of the City of Garden City shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner
required by law. The publication shall contain a notice stating that a complete copy of the Code is made
available to the public at the office of the City Clerk in compliance with state law requiring that records
of public bodies be made available to the general public.
SECTION 6.

EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication thereof.
CERTIFICATION
This Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Garden City at its regular meeting
called and held on xxxxxx xxth, xxxxx and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required
by law.
_______________________

_________________________

Mark Jacobs, Mayor

Bryan C. Smith, Clerk

Introduced:
Public Hearing:
Adopted:
Resolution:
Effective upon Publication: