East Lansing could have more student housing options in the near future if city officials approve two development proposals up for discussion Tuesday.
The East Lansing City Council is planning to discuss whether to allow construction of a seven-bedroom apartment and a five-story mixed-use building at its Tuesday meeting.
One of the proposals comes from Perry Investment Group, LLC, whose owners want to turn the second floor of 547 E. Grand River Ave. into a seven-bedroom apartment. The building’s first floor contained Wanderer’s Teahouse prior to its closure.
East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas said some city officials have expressed concern with allowing the construction of a seven-bedroom apartment because they say the plan lacks flexibility.
In the event of a significant decline in the market, larger apartments might not be rented out by anyone but students, Lahanas said.
Perry Investment Group Co-Owner Loren Perry previously told The State News that the second floor property, which has been vacant for 20 years, is best suited for students and said nearby seven-bedroom apartments all are occupied.
Also on the agenda is a proposal from Lingg Brewer to build a five-story, mixed use building at 500 Albert Ave. and 122 Division St. containing eight apartments and some nonresidential space.
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