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Home My WebLink AboutDepartment of Planning and Neighborhood Development Waverly Golf Course Necessity of Need 3701 W Saginaw hwy � s #'�� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT J l I � i .� 316 N.CAPITOL AVENUE •LANSING,MI 48933-1236 t(517)483-4060 •FAX:(517)483-6036 DIRECTOR'S OFFICE Virg Bernero,Mayor TO: Virg Bernero, Mayor.- FROM.: Bob Johnson, Direc Planning and Neighborhood Development DATE: October 13, 2017 SUBJECT: Necessity of Need — Former Waverly Golf Course, 3701 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing Township There were no objections, nor stated need to retain, regarding the disposition of Waverly Park (former Waverly Golf Course), 3701 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing Township, expressed by.the Planning Board. Attached is a copy of the Staff Report in connection with ACT-13-12 and City Council Resolution 2013-015 "Waverly and Michigan Avenue Parks Market for Sale". have placed the "Necessity of Need" statement, and attachments, with the City Clerk's Office. Cc: Chris Swope, City Clerk Attachment - c, 7i-� c _ n c w rr1 tl N N Please recycle "Equal Opportunity Employer" RESOLUTION #2013-015 BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING Act-13-12, Waverly and Michigan Avenue Parks — Market for Sale WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is the owner of real property commonly known as Waverly Golf Course, A/K/A/ Waverly Park, and adjacent Michigan Avenue Park (the "Property") and collectively described as the West 120.48 acres of the Northwest 114 of Section 18, T4N, R2W; and WHEREAS, the two parks that constitute the Property are dedicated City of Lansing parks, located in Lansing Township, Michigan; and WHEREAS, sale of the Property is in the best interest of the City because the City will no longer incur the expenses associated with maintaining the Property; and WHEREAS, the Parks Board met and approved placing the sale of the Property on the ballot for consideration by Lansing voters at its meeting on May 11, 2011; and WHEREAS, any net proceeds from the sale of the Property will be used for improvements in the City of Lansing park and recreation system; and WHEREAS, Section 8-403.6 of the Lansing City Charter and Ordinance 208.10 require sale of park land be approved by the voters of the City of Lansing; and WHEREAS, at the election held on August 7, 2012, the electors of the City of Lansing voted to approve the sale of the property as required by Section 8-403.6 of the City Charter; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2012, the Planning Board reviewed the location, character, and extent of the proposal, as well as the findings of City Council, in accordance with its Act 33 Review procedures, and found that: 1. The property is considered surplus by the Parks Board and the Parks and Recreation Department, 2. No other City department has indicated a use for the property; and WHEREAS, the Board voted unanimously (5-0), recommend approval of Act-13- 12, the proposal to market the 120.48 acre property for sale; and WHEREAS, the Committee on Development and Planning has reviewed the report and recommendation of the Planning Board and concurs therewith; 118445:3:2013021.1:2020281 RESOLUTION #2013-015 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves Act-13-12, and authorizes the Administration to market the Property, legally described as: the West 120.48 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, T4N, R2W for sale. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that if the Administration negotiates an agreement for that purpose, that such sale or disposal, and the appropriation of net proceeds, shall be returned to the Lansing City Council for final approval. (1.8445:3:20130214:2020281 Act-13-12, Waverly & Mich. Ave. Parks, Market for Sale November 30, 2012 STAFF REPORT APPLICANT: Brett Kaschinske, Director, Parks and Recreation Dept,. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL: Market Waverly and Michigan Avenue Parks for sale. LOCATION: The property has a prime location, with frontage on Waverly, W. Michigan, and W. Saginaw Streets in Lansing Township. It is. a combination of the former Waverly Golf Course and Michigan Ave. Park. CURRENT USE: The property is a former golf course, and is now in a more natural state. It is currently used as a public park. PROPERTY SIZE AND SHAPE: Rectangular in shape, totaling 120.48 acres in size. EXISTING ZONING: The parcel is regulated by Lansing Township's zoning ordinance, and is zoned "A" (single family) Residential, which allows one-family dwellings, public parks and playgrounds, golf courses, schools museums, libraries, fire stations, etc. Current Status: On August 7, 2012, a vote of the people authorized the disposition of the 120.48-acre property. The next step in the process is the completion of the Act 33 Review, to determine a property's public purpose, if any, and its necessity for City operations. AGENCY REFERRALS Agency Referrals were distributed on Monday, November 19, with responses requested by Monday, December 3. The following are the responses received thus far. Board of Water and Light: BWL water utility has no objection to the sale of above mentioned property with the following conditions: *BWL has the sole supply to its wholesale customer (Delta Township) by way of a 30" water main and metering station located on the south side of the above mentioned property. This water main cannot be interrupted for any reason. •BWL will require that a 30' easement located from the existing R.O.W. north 30' for the entire length of the parcel along Michigan Ave be granted before the sale. • Owner/developer must contact BWL Customer Projects Department; William Erskine @ 517-702-6818 for any water system improvement. A Board of Water and Light Water Service Agreement shall be established with payment before a water system improvement may begin. (All services up to the meter are part of the water system and cannot be installed without a BWL Water Service Agreement in place.) 1 Act-13-12, Waverly & Mich. Ave. Parks, Market for Sale November 30, 2012 Building Safety/Code Compliance: No objections. Development Office: No comment. LEDC/LEAP: LEAP fully supports that sale of this property and looks forward to assisting in the marketing and redevelopment of the land. We are currently applying for an EPA grant to assist in the redevelopment planning of the West Saginaw corridor between MKL Blvd and Waverly Rd. This property will be a key component in the plan. Parks & Recreation: Parks and Recreation Department fully supports the sale of said parcels. The Parks Board approved placing the sale of the Property on the ballot for consideration by Lansing voters at its meeting on May 11, 2011. Forestry: No comment. Public Service Department: Transportation Engineer: This is a significant parcel of property and its sale and development could have significant impacts on the surrounding area. Development of the property could significantly affect traffic in the Saginaw/Waverly area. As such, the City should work with the appropriate jurisdictions (Ingham County Dept. of Transportation and Roads, MDOT, and Lansing Township) to make sure the purchaser will develop a site that is a benefit to the region and is consistent with Tri-County's Long Range Plan. As the property is not in the city of Lansing, any input into the potential development would need to occur before the sale, BACKGROUND This property was a 9-hole golf course, which has been closed in the last few years for budgetary reasons. ANALYSIS This Act 33 Review is being conducted to determine a property's public purpose, if any, and its necessity for City operations. LOCATION: The property is located on the SE corner of Saginaw and Waverly roads, at the west end of Lansing Township. Delta Township in Eaton County lies immediately to the west across Waverly Road. The Lansing city limits are almost % of a mile to the east. CHARACTER: The property provides substantial open space in the immediate area, with rolling hills in a grassy, naturalized state. 2 Act-13-12, Waverly & Mich. Ave. Parks, Market for Sale November 30, 2012 EXTENT: The property consists of Waverly and Michigan Avenue parks in their entirety. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Findings: The Planning staff, based on a review of the location,.character, and extent of the Act-13-12 proposal, recommends the findings.listed in Council Resolution #2012- 210-: The two parks that constitute the Property are dedicated City of Lansing parks, located in Lansing Township, Michigan, The sale of the Property. is in the best interest of the City because the City will no longer incur the expenses associated with maintaining the Property, The Parks Board met and approved placing the sale of the Property on the ballot for consideration by Lansing voters at its meeting on May 11, 2011, Any net proceeds from the sale of the Property will be used for improvements in the City of Lansing park and recreation system. plus these additional findings: • The property is considered surplus by the Parks and Recreation Department. • No other City department has indicated a use for the property. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Act-13-12, the proposal to market the 120.48 acre property for sale. S:Wlan•CevWLANMNG GFFICE1Case Managemarl Ad 285 Revievvs12012 AclsWcl-13.12,Waverly&Michigan Parks,SaleWcl-17-12,Waverly&Michigan Parks,Sale-Staff Repad.dacac 3 Existing Layout , ``-- WAVERLY HILLS GOLF COURSE — - — Lansing, Michigan o ❑ . I p�0 p — "• - SCORECARn D O Q I ' 1 00 p_. I HOLE - YARDAGE PAR rr 418 4 2 316 4 3• 400 4 . 1 5 '483 5 6 420 q _ G. — I / .. 7 597 5 0 9 197 3 \1 —�, TOTAL 3377 36 I I � I � / o,• CD 00 8jI � HATf11EW5.vd ASSotUTES GC Ula I- —