Municipal planning body
Appears in 3 stories · Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Approved Culver's, advanced Chipotle, allowed bank parking and approved townhomes in October
Grand Rapids planners approved a Culver's drive-thru at 3127 Plainfield Ave. NE and advanced a Chipotle pickup lane at Knapp's Corner during October. The same batch of decisions allowed Mercantile Bank to expand parking and gave final site plan approval to 22 townhomes in Boston Square.
Updated Nov 1
As of September 2026: Regulator — approved the project's special land use request
The shuttered Stocking school cleared a major hurdle on September 10, when Grand Rapids' planning commission unanimously approved a 48-unit affordable housing development. The $19 million project depends on Commonwealth Development Corporation winning federal low-income housing tax credits; a decision is expected in late January or early February.
Updated Sep 15
As of September 2026: Approved demolition special land use request 5-2 on Aug. 13
A vacant two-story brick office building on Grand Rapids' southwest side is coming down. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling won a 5-2 planning commission vote Aug. 13 to demolish the structure at 1208 Butterworth St. SW and pave the lot for truck parking.
Updated Sep 11
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