NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261, et. seq., the Planning Commission will hold three (3) public hearings at the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM.*
The purpose of the public hearings is for the following:
• Benediktas Puskunigis, owner of 100 Peninsula, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicant requests a special use permit for the purpose of adding an accessory structure to the roof of the home, per the City’s zoning ordinance table 3-04(B). The home is located at 100 Peninsula in the Waterfront Marina district.
• Christopher Kujawski, applicant of 447 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicant requests a special use permit for the purpose of using the dwellings located above the business and behind the business as short-term rentals, per the City’s zoning ordinance table 3-04(B). The business is located at 447 S Whittaker St and is in the General Commercial District.
• An Ordinance to amend article 8, sections Z8-02, Z8-04 and Z8-05 of the City of New Buffalo Zoning Ordinance.
The file for the public hearings is available for viewing at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117.
Written comments can be submitted to the Clerk’s office prior to the meeting to the addresses listed below.
*This is an in-person meeting only and there will be no video participation options. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following:
City Clerk’s Office
224 W. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-1500
aschroeder@cityofnewbuffalomi.gov
Amber Schroeder, Deputy Clerk