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Commission approves commercial rehabilitation district for former general hospital site at 1700 Oak Avenue
Summary
The commission approved establishing a commercial rehabilitation district at 1700 Oak Avenue, the former general hospital site, to support a proposed $21 million, six-building, three‑story multifamily project that will target low-income housing under MSHDA standards.
The Muskegon City Commission on July 22 approved a resolution to establish a commercial rehabilitation district at 1700 Oak Avenue, the former general hospital site where developers plan a six-building, three‑story multifamily housing development.
Development analyst Jocelyn Hines told commissioners the project has been before the city previously as a brownfield and, if built, would be a roughly $21 million investment and be supported by state programs because it will include low-income housing meeting MSHDA standards.
Hines and Director of Development Services Jake Ekholm said the developer (Crimson Development, represented by CEO Steve Calverly in earlier conversations noted to staff) expects to return at the Aug. 12 meeting with a certificate presentation and a development and reimbursement agreement; staff currently has a draft out for legal review.
Commissioner Jermick (phonetic in transcript) urged the developer to prioritize local and minority contractors; staff said they maintain outreach lists and will work to connect local contractors with the applicant.
No members of the public offered comment on the hearing in person or by phone. Vice Mayor St. Clair moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution establishing the commercial rehabilitation district; Commissioner Cochin supported the motion. The commission voted in favor.
The establishment of the district makes the site eligible for incentives tied to rehabilitation of commercial property; the certificate and any reimbursement agreement will be considered in a later meeting.
Staff will return with more detailed information about job creation, contractor commitments and the proposed development and reimbursement agreement at the Aug. 12 meeting.
