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Harbor Bay outlines 15‑story mass timber ‘Howard’ proposal; neighbors cite scale and process concerns
Summary
Harbor Bay Ventures presented a proposed 15‑story, mass‑timber mixed‑use tower at 401–427 E. Grand River; applicants emphasized embodied‑carbon benefits, curated retail and tax revenue, while nearby tenants and neighbors raised compatibility, setback and construction management concerns. The project requires a ZBA variance and multiple technical reviews.
Harbor Bay Ventures presented its proposal Dec. 17 for a 15‑story, mass‑timber mixed‑use building at 401–427 E. Grand River dubbed “The Howard.” The planning commission opened a public hearing and heard detailed presentations from the applicant team and multiple public commenters before closing the hearing.
Staff said the project exceeds B3 district height limits and that the applicant has applied for an approximately 8‑foot height variance with the Zoning Board of Appeals; the ZBA meeting is scheduled for Jan. 7. The applicant proposes a 15‑story,…
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