Chelsea approves incentives for Applebee's

On April 15, the Chelsea City Council approved a proposed incentive package for a new Applebee’s restaurant in town.

The Council plans to use $200,000 in public funds to pay for the development and construction of the restaurant’s infrastructure. Members heard opinions on the matter before approving the incentives, Chelsea Mayor Earl Niven said.

Work will include paved drives, paved connections to the roadway, paved parking lots, sidewalks, a storm water collection system or systems and sewer connections.

“It is expected that the public will benefit because this economic development incentive will attract new businesses and create new jobs,” the public hearing notice reads.

The restaurant is being built on Chesser Drive at the intersection of Chesser Plantation Lane just off U.S. 280.