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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: January 27, 2026 Title: Establishment of a Commercial
Redevelopment District - 1937 Lakeshore Dr.
Submitted by: Isabela Gonzalez, Development Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended, Lakeside Development Properties, LLC has
requested the establishment of a Commercial Redevelopment District.
Detailed Summary & Background:
Lakeside Development Properties, LLC has requested the establishment of a Commercial
Redevelopment District for 1937 Lakeshore Dr. (former Harbor Theater). Creating the district will
enable the property owner to apply for a Commercial Facilities Exemption certificate. If approved,
the certificate will freeze the taxable value of the building and exempt the new real property
investment from local property taxes for the duration of the exemption.
The proposed redevelopment of 1937 Lakeshore Drive will convert the first floor into commercial
suites, with the upper floors used for residential housing.
Goal/Action Item:
2027 Goal 2: Economic Development Housing and Business
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made fo justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
N/A Yes No N/A a
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
N/A Yes No N/A ||
Recommended Motion:
| move to close the public hearing and approve the establishment of the Commercial
Redevelopment District for 1937 Lakeshore Dr. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
attached resolution.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Immediate Division | Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended
Head
LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES, LLC
November 17, 2025
Lakeshore Development Properties, LLC
3597 Henry Street Suite 200
Muskegon, Ml 49441
231-780-1200
Muskegon City Clerk’s Office
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, Ml 49440
RE: Application for Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate
1937 Lakeshore Drive Muskegon, MI 49441
To Whom It May Concern:
We are writing to formally apply for the Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for the property located at 1937
Lakeshore Drive Muskegon, Michigan and the project planned at this location.
The project involves the redevelopment of the former Harbor Theater property into a mixed-use building consisting of
residential condominium units and retail space. The redevelopment aligns with the City’s goals of reinvestment,
neighborhood revitalization, and increasing housing opportunities within the community. Establishing the exemption for
this parcel will support the economic feasibility of the project and encourage continued investment in the Lakeside
neighborhood.
Please let us know if any additional documentation, forms, site plans, or application materials are required at this time.
We are prepared to provide all necessary information to move this request forward.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to working with the City on this redevelopment effort.
Sincerely,
Yoo Bourdon
Joseph W. Bourdon
Lakeside Development Properties, LLC
Mailing Address:
c/o Randers E&C, Property Manager PH: 231-780-1200
3597 Henry Street Suite 200 FX: 231-780-0211
Norton Shores, Mi 49441 randers@randers.com
Resolution No. 2026-06(A)
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
1937 Lakeshore Dr.
WHEREAS, pursuant to PA 255 of 1978, the City of Muskegon has the authority to
establish “Commercial Redevelopment Districts” within the City of Muskegon at request
of a commercial business enterprise or on its own initiative; and
WHEREAS, Lakeside Development Properties, LLC is requesting the establishment of
the Commercial Redevelopment District for an area in the vicinity of 1937 Lakeshore Dr.
located in the City of Muskegon hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Muskegon determined that the district
meets the requirements set forth in section 5 of PA 255 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to all owners of real property
located within the proposed district as required by section 5(3) of PA 255 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2026 a public hearing was held and all residents and
taxpayers of the City of Muskegon were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon deems it to be in the public interest of the City of
Muskegon to establish the Commercial Redevelopment District as proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Muskegon that the following described parcel(s) of land situated in the City of Muskegon,
County of Muskegon, and State of Michigan, to wit:
THE SOUTHWESTERLY 55 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE NORTHEASTERLY 22 FEET
OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 627 OF THE REVISED PLAT (OF 1903) OF THE CITY OF
MUSKEGON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF
PLATS, PAGE 71.
Adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
AYES: German, Jackson, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, and Kilgo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Keener “Nar Dp leniorn
BY:
" Ken JoHnson, Mayor
ATTEST\ um aN
Ann Meisch, Clerk
CERTIFICATION
2026-06(A)
| hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution
adopted by the Muskegon City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of
Muskegon, Michigan at a regular meeting held on January 27, 2026.
Ann Meisch, Clerk
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