3125 44th Street PUD major change

The Cobblestone resident said the group isn't against the project but was blindsided with only ten days' notice, citing the single entry/exit, cut-through traffic, private street parking limits, and the developer's lack of residential experience — and asked for time to review.

The Cobblestone board president and former Grand Rapids city clerk said she speaks for about 300 residents who support the concept but need time to be strategic, organize with counsel, and present concerns about safety, property values, and amenities.

The project engineer explained the drive locations and access design, agreed a traffic study is needed, and noted the developer's concern about a five-year moratorium on opening Schaefer Avenue utilities after this summer's repaving.