The City of Kalamazoo Planning Commission convened on December 18, 2024, to review a site plan for an addition to an engineering facility within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park. The review focused on compliance with the C BTR zoning district and the Natural Features Protection overlay. The staff recommended approval of the plan, subject to obtaining full site plan approval from the site plan review committee. Representatives from AR Engineering and Glass Associates presented details of the project, which included office expansion and a new training facility. The commission also discussed the NFP overlay's significance in protecting adjacent natural areas and considered the process for future ordinance amendments. Additionally, the meeting covered announcements about an upcoming author event featuring Charles Montgomery and preparations for recruiting new planning commissioners. The meeting concluded with planning commissioner comments and a review of the meeting schedule for the year.