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Developer proposes 46-unit mixed-income housing on former Monroe fire station at 75 Scott Street
Summary
Woda Cooper Companies presented a plan to redevelop the former Monroe Central Fire Station at 75 Scott Street into a 46‑unit, three‑story multifamily building using federal low‑income housing tax credits; council and staff discussed a PILOT payment, PUD amendments and a special Sept. 29 meeting to consider preliminary plan and PILOT approval.
Woda Cooper Companies told the Monroe City Council in a work‑session presentation that it plans to redevelop the former central fire station at 75 Scott Street and the adjacent parking lot at 60 Wadsworth Street into a three‑story, elevator‑served apartment building with 46 units, roughly split between 23 one‑bedroom and 22 two‑bedroom units.
Matt Vanesacker, deputy director of economic and community development and neighborhood services coordinator with the City of Monroe, introduced the package and said staff reissued a request for proposals after several developers expressed interest. A Woda Cooper representative described the firm’s portfolio and said the proposal responds to the city’s housing plan and MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) scoring priorities.
The developer outlined amenities that would include a community room with kitchenette, rooftop…
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