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Council approves Habitat for Humanity rezoning and two‑unit site plan in West Haven
Summary
The council approved a conditional rezoning and site plan for Habitat for Humanity to build two attached ownership units on West Haven/West Hampton, citing the program's track record delivering affordable, energy‑efficient homes.
The council voted to rezone six contiguous parcels on West Haven and West Hampton from R‑1 single family to RT (attached single family) to allow a two‑unit attached development by Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County. Staff described the project as owner‑occupied affordable housing that requires homebuyer sweat equity and participation in Habitat’s homeownership training.
Deborah Walton Medley and Shania Jarrett of the Total Living Commission presented the Greg Kennedy Community Service Award earlier in the meeting; later the petitioner from Habitat explained the homeownership process for interested residents and noted a typical build timeline of six to seven months from groundbreaking. The council moved to approve rezoning (PZR25‑0003) and the associated site plan (PSP25‑0007) with conditions.
Council members praised Habitat’s history of neighborhood revitalization and said the infill project would help convert vacant parcels into energy‑efficient owner‑occupied homes. The motion to approve the rezoning and to introduce the related ordinance passed by voice vote; the site plan was also approved with standard conditions and the petitioner will return with final engineering and permitting submittals.
Next steps: Habitat for Humanity will complete engineering per the Planning Department conditions and schedule construction; city staff will oversee site‑plan compliance and monitor required landscaping and design conditions.
