A 200-unit apartment complex is being proposed in Lincoln Township.
Great Lakes Capital out of South Bend gave a brief presentation to the Lincoln Township Planning Commission Monday to introduce the development it has planned for the site of the former Snowflake Motel at 3822 Red Arrow Highway. The plan is to construct seven buildings, three stories high, with covered parking, a community building, and a pool. Great Lakes Capital’s Isaac Hall told us the firm sees opportunity in Lincoln Township.
“A lot of our folks that work in our office are actually from Michigan, so we’re very familiar with the area and saw it as an opportunity not only to bring economic development to the area, but also housing development that is drastically underserved in this area,” Hall said.
Hall gave an overview of the plan to the planning commission Monday, but a much more thorough discussion will take place next month when the commission holds a public hearing on Great Lakes Capital’s rezoning request. However, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President Arthur Havlicek was present Monday to speak in favor of the project. He told us the area really needs this kind of attainable housing.
“If you look across the state, you’ll see that 200 unit developments are few and far between,” Havlicek said. “So, what this will do for the economic vitality, and even more so, the sustainability of Lincoln Charter Township and the broader region is immense, and we’re thrilled to support it.”
Hall told us rents at this complex would likely range from $900 to $2,100 per month, depending on the unit size and location.
The planning commission voted Monday to set a public hearing for April 7 at 6:05 p.m. to learn more. Great Lakes Capital is seeking to have the site rezoned from commercial to high-density residential.
The former Snowflake Motel, near the Bosch plant, was demolished in 2006. Havlicek says this new proposal is a great opportunity to redevelop an historically underutilized site.
Great Lakes Capital has already met with residents near the ten-acre site to learn about their concerns and suggestions. Hall told us the input they gave is being used to help guide the development.
