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VarianceConditions required1617 N. Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County Youth Sports Facility
Kalamazoo
Description
Five variances for a 150,000-square-foot regional youth sports complex on 20 acres: slope encroachment, woodland reduction, 56-foot height, 56% impervious coverage, and 20 bike spaces. Four passed; the woodland reduction failed 2-3.
Impact summary
The facility would bring tournaments, hotel stays, and jobs to the area, but the woodland denial means the team must shrink the footprint or find more acreage before the project can proceed.
Applicant
- Name
- Discover Kalamazoo
- Address
- 1617 N. Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MISee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 18
- Total mentions
- 1
Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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