Rezoning of 4301 Stadium Drive Adjacent to Asylum Lake
Kalamazoo
Summary
The owner of the 18.8-acre wooded parcel at Drake and Stadium Drive sought commercial zoning, worrying neighbors about traffic, runoff into Asylum Lake, and loss of green space. After a hearing with about 115 mostly opposed speakers, the Commission denied the rezoning 7-0. The land stays residential.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Keeping the land residential forecloses commercial tax revenue on the parcel, but no city money is committed either way.
Neighbors of Asylum Lake Preserve and residents who fought the development for years.
The property owner and prospective developer, who say residential zoning leaves the land economically unusable.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Environmental Concerns Committee - Apr 15, 2026
The Planning Commission approved special use permits for transitional housing at 912 and 915 Washington Ave and a QuikTrip gas station at 3810 East Cork Street.
City Commission - Jan 26, 2026
The owner of the 18.8-acre wooded parcel at Drake and Stadium Drive sought commercial zoning, worrying neighbors about traffic, runoff into Asylum Lake, and loss of green space. After a hearing with about 115 mostly opposed speakers, the Commission denied the rezoning 7-0. The land stays residential.
City Commission - Jan 5, 2026
The Commission set a January 26 hearing on rezoning land next to Asylum Lake Preserve to Community Commercial; residents demanded a larger venue than City Hall, but staff said only City Hall can take call-in comments.
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