We need a responsible development plan for the future of the city of Grand Haven, Michigan. Sites like the proposed development 218 S. Harbor, known for the Dairy Treat, need to be treated with care and concern, balancing property rights, development, and aesthetic appeal.

Projects such as the currently proposed plan do not add a net value to our city. We need to ensure our current standards and building guidelines are carried out in such a way as to preserve the beauty of our unique city.

We want projects that enhance, not inhibit, the beauty of Grand Haven. The Waterfront area is the "front porch" of our community and building development should reflect this reality.

The Grand Haven Zoning Board of Appeals must work alongside the people of Grand Haven for the benefit of our community and visitors.

Let's keep Grand Haven beautiful together.