On the agenda: Ionia Planning Commission — data center (Oct 14)

PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4:30 PM, Wednesday, October 14, 2026
IONIA CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
After waiting for a quorum of members to be present, Chairperson Bailey called the meeting of the
Ionia Planning Commission to order at 4:46 PM.
II. ROLL CALL
Roll call revealed a Quorum with Planning Commissioners Logan Bailey, Ryan Gregory, Keturah
Kelley, and Tim Lee present. Commissioners Michael Donaldson, Jordan Parham, and Judy Swartz
were absent.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Bailey introduced the agenda and asked if there were any requested changes. Planning
Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Planning Commissioner Lee, to approve the
agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

(IV.1.) September 9, 2026 – Joint Council-Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes from the September 9 special joint meeting with City Council were reviewed. Planning
Commissioner Lee made a motion, seconded by Planning Commissioner Kelley, to approve the
September 9, 2026, meeting minutes as presented.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Milewski (229 Lafayette Street) - Thanked the Planning Commissioners for their
participation in the informational meeting on data centers.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ACTION

(VI.1.) Rezoning Application for 174 E. Adams Street
Assistant City Manager Bowman presented the rezoning application for 174 E. Adams Street to
the Commission. He reviewed the adjacent zoning classifications, applicable zoning district uses,
Future Land Use Map, and rezoning standards.
The applicant Kylee Morris and her mother, Dendee Morris, were present and informed the

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Commission of their intent to convert the building from a commercial office into a residential
dwelling unit.
Chairperson Bailey opened the public hearing at 4:56 PM and subsequently closed the public
hearing at 4:57 PM without any public comments made.
Commissioners noted that the rezoning would remove a "spot zoning" issue and align closer with
the Master Plan. It was also mentioned that the property was previously residential before the
office use.
Planning Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Planning Commissioner Gregory, to
recommend approval of Ordinance No. 609 by City Council to rezone 174 E. Adams Street from
the B-1, Neighborhood Business District to the LDR, Low-Density Residential District.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Planning Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Planning Commissioner Lee, to
adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,

Jonathan T. Bowman, Recording Secretary
for Judy Swartz, Secretary

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