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Council approves 66-unit Luna Cove development; three other special-use permits also cleared

City of Norton Shores City Council · May 19, 2026
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Summary

The Norton Shores City Council approved Eastbrook Homes' special land use for Luna Cove, a 66-unit site condominium at 592 W. Pontaluna Rd., by a 6-1 vote (Council Member Olson opposed); three additional special-use permits for retail suites and a gym were approved unanimously.

The Norton Shores City Council on May 19 approved a special land use for Eastbrook Homes to construct Luna Cove, a 66-unit site condominium at 592 W. Pontaluna Road, incorporating the Planning Commission's five standards. The motion, made by Council Member Sowa and supported by Council Member Fisher, passed 6-1 with Council Member Olson voting against.

Council approved three other special land use applications during the meeting. The council unanimously approved Jonathan Fuquay's application to use the suite at 1631 W. Sherman Blvd. as retail space for his party rental business, and approved his application for retail and office uses at 1635 W. Sherman Blvd. The council also unanimously approved a special land use for Family Fitness to use the suite at 1663 W. Sherman Blvd. for a gym. All three approvals incorporated the Planning Commission's five standards.

The transcript records the motions and outcomes but does not include detailed conditions or the full Planning Commission findings beyond reference to the five standards. The Luna Cove motion was the only contested vote recorded; Council Member Olson was the lone dissent on that item.

Next steps for the Luna Cove development will depend on any required permitting, site plan approval, and compliance with the conditions set by the Planning Commission and council.