Grand Haven council approves introductory rezoning for 128-room hotel at 233 Washington

The Grand Haven City Council voted June 2 to approve an introductory resolution to rezone 233 Washington Avenue from Central Business District to Planned Development and to accept a preliminary development plan for a five‑story, 128‑room extended‑stay hotel.

The rezoning was introduced after a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation. Brian (city planner) told the council the plan development process gives flexibility for a taller building and departures from prescriptive standards that a conventional zoning approach would require. “A plan development is a tool that is ... to provide a five story, 128 room residence in by Marriott,” Brian said, describing the applicant’s proposal and the planning commission’s unanimous vote.

Peter Buick, who identified himself as part of the development team with 6PM Hospitality Partners, described efforts to blend the hotel into downtown and to address…