Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning commission approves 72‑unit multifamily project at 2286 Ball Ave NE
Summary
The commission approved a three‑building, 72‑unit multifamily development on a 4.7‑acre former school site at 2286 Ball Avenue NE, subject to tree‑canopy and construction‑hours conditions and required permitting and EGLE approvals.
The Grand Rapids City Planning Commission on July 10 approved a special land‑use and site plan review for a 72‑unit multifamily residential development at 2286 Ball Avenue NE, to be built on a 4.7‑acre site formerly occupied by a school building.
Staff told the commission the proposal calls for demolition of the existing 28,000‑square‑foot brick building and construction of three three‑story apartment buildings (three 24‑unit buildings), a surface parking lot with 97 spaces, and three garage structures providing 32 garage units. The development would yield a site density of about 13.5 dwelling units per acre; staff noted the zoning district’s typical allowance is approximately 17.4 units per acre.
The site contains steep slopes (defined as grades of 20 percent or greater) on its north and east edges and a portion of the southwest paved area that lies in the 100‑year FEMA floodplain. Staff said the proposed site layout is designed to avoid…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
