The Grand Rapids Planning Commission has approved a faith-based nonprofit’s request to relocate from a residential neighborhood on the city’s west side to a nearby commercial corridor, despite concerns from nearby residents and business owners.
Matthew’s House Ministry’s request for a special land use permit allowing it to relocate to 1050 Leonard St. NW ultimately received unanimous support on Aug. 14 from the commission after months of delay.
While multiple planning commissioners said they understood the concerns, chairperson Laurel Joseph said the Leonard Street location is in a less residential neighborhood than Matthew’s House’s current spot less than a mile away at 766 and 800 7th St. NW…