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VarianceApproved401 E. Michigan Avenue
Larry J. Bell Library Foundation renovation
Kalamazoo
Description
A variance to allow three entrance doors on the N. Pitcher Street facade instead of the five required, for a renovation of the Food Dance building plus a new library, archive, and auditorium building.
Impact summary
The project transforms a prominent downtown building into a public library, archive, gallery, and performance space.
Applicant
- Name
- Abonmarche-Byce on behalf of the Larry J. Bell Library Foundation
- Address
- 401 E. Michigan AvenueSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved5–0, unanimous
Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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