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Council approves 8‑year tax abatement for 45‑unit project at 1445 Columbus
Summary
The council approved a Commercial Rehabilitation Act exemption certificate for a planned 45‑unit residential development at 1445 Columbus Street, adopting an 8‑year tax abatement after council amendment. The motion passed 4–1; staff estimated roughly $638,000 of taxes would be frozen during the abatement term (estimate).
The Grand Haven City Council voted to approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Act exemption certificate for property at 1445 Columbus Street, allowing a developer to demolish two existing buildings and construct a multi‑story building with 45 rental units.
Staff described the action as the second step in the statutory process under Public Act 210 of 2005 as amended and said Brownfield/EDC and administration recommended approval after a third‑party financial review. The developer, Peter Olyzuk, told…
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