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1982 Development Plan For District 10 North East Area
Lansing Development Development Plan for District 10 Northeast Area Permanent Document: 1982 Development Plan for District 10 North East Area DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR DISTRTCT 10 NORTHEAST AREAS !Ci? z CITY COUNCIL Lucile Belen, President Louis Adado James Blair Anthony Benevides William Creamer Patrick Lindemann Alfreda Schmidt Sid Worthington MAYOR . Terry J. Mc Kane Elaine Bannasch Elizabeth Bos Maynard Brown, Sr. Sin Christian Susan Christian Mary Clark Michael Cook Gloria Fleming * Chairman ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PLANNING BOARD Merle Barnhart Richard Gaus Emly Horne Virgil Langworthy Arnoldo Martinez James Nelson Edward Remick, Chairman Alice Wieland Floyd Wright * Retired PLANNING DIRECTOR Alan E. Tubbs DISTRICT #10 CITIZEN PLANNING COMMITTEE Carol Haddad Rick Kibbey Pat Lack Tom Lack Jerry Lawler Gene Mellen Ray Nettleton Dixie Pemberton STAFF Eleanor K. Love, Senior Planner Brenda Ballard, Secretary Arnita L. Alexander, Secretary Rick Ellison, Printer Don Hanna, Graphics Coordinator Nedra J. Becerra, Secretary i Bob Smith Ken Sperber Nelson Stark Martha Steinhagen Val Thonger & Gabe Vicki Varney Aileen Walsh Kate Young FOREWORD Lansing's District 10 is a 1,270-acre area directly east of the city center. It is bounded on the west by the Grand River, on the south by the Red Cedar River, on the east by the Lansing City/Township border and on the north by Saginaw Parkway. It has a population of approximately 13,000 people. t From the Fall of 1981 to the Summer of 1982, more than twenty volunteer citizens and businesspersons from District 10 met to discuss the assets, problems and future plans of our district. This Plan is the result. ' Most people who live in cities tend to develop a kind of "love -hate" relationship with their environment. From time to time they may complain about ' the neighborhood's appearance, traffic problems, or services; but for the most part, being citizens of a free society, they demonstrate an affection for their city simply by choosing to live in it. Those of us who live and work in District 10 appreciate its wide choice of housing options; its varied demography, both ethnically and in terms of age distribution; its parks and boulevards, and its wonderful endowment of mature trees; and above all, its vital sense of neighborhood. At the same time of course, we recognize that the district has problems, and could be better than it is in many ways. In accepting the task of formulating this document we gave up a good deal of our time and energy. But we also gave ourselves a rare opportunity; to channel all these feelings, both positive and negative, into a plan that we hope and believe will have only positive effects on our city. We dedicate this plan to our new friend Gabriel, who spent many hours in the first year of his life attending our meetings. In so doing he constantly reminded us of our responsibility toward the people of his generation, who will inherit the Lansing we have planned for. We hope that Gabriel's generation, and those that follow, will approve of our efforts. Ray Nettleton June, 1982 ii FUTURE GROWTH SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY District 10 is the microcosm of urban .life. Various land uses are compactly and sometimes too closely developed, resulting in conflicts which can jeopardize -the potential growth of both elements. While diversity defines the very positive character of the District, it can also have harm- ful effects:;if uses are not designed, integrated, and controll6d,properly. This plan seeks to permit continuing individuality and diversity within a.cohesive framework which promotes conflict resolution, land use compatibility and enhancement of the general -quality of life. The following brief statements attempt to summarize the basic frame- work within each of the functional classifications for making future land use decisions. GENERAL QUALITY OF LIFE Improvements in any of the functional classifications are seen as necessary to establishing and maintaining viable neighborhoods... Continued improvements to the housing stock, diversity of housing type, provision of public services, accessibility to community facilities and varied types of economic development all contribute to a positive "Liveable" environment. Citizen input must be an integral part of the decision making process in the implementation of various strategies. This document.serves as the facilitator in organizing and outlining resident opinion concerning the.`-. physical development of the City. More -:detailed studies and actions when indicated must include more specific input from local residents. HOUSING District 10 residents are totally committed to increasing the supply of housing in their district generally through maintaining existing den- sities, improving the condition of existing units, and supporting new residential- construction on vacant land. °New construction of major housing developments with mixed types of units, along with other uses, are encouraged physically and fiscally in District 10. These developments are supported when adequate access is avail- able, landscaping and buffering is provided, ancilliary services and public utilities are adequate and where the proposed development is compatible with surrounding uses. Preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing to protect the unique character and enhance the desirability of District 10 are also major priorities. iii CIRCULATION The automobile and truck circulation system provides generally ade- quate vehicular access throughout the district. This enhances its ability to support various forms of economic development. However, the expansion and/or improvement of this system must not jeopardize viable neighborhoods. For that reason, the Aurelius/Clemens/Wood Street Corridor transportation route is not supported, nor are truck routes on Main Street or Aurelius. Road (north of Cavanaugh Road) endorsed.. Better maintenance and fewer curb cuts are endorsed as methods of improving the automobile circulation system. Parking for Sparrow Hospital and the adjacent medical complex is inadequate. Further growth of Sparrow and other medical components should be permitted only if°adequate parking (a ramp is recommended) and alter- native transportation system plans are provided. Lack. of parking and loading facilities along East Michigan Avenue are evident. A study of Circulation and Parking on the East Side is strongly recommended as a first step to implementing solutions to these problems. Bus transportation is available throughout the District, particularly east/west routes. However, other alternative modes.such as bicycle and pedestrian travel.require substantial improvements. More and better main tained bicycle paths and sidewalks are necessary to make these systems functional and effective. Alternative mode planning should also include adequate pedestrian -and bicycle access to the CBD from the residential neighborhoods of the East Side. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT District 10 supports continued economic investment by existing busin- esses and office uses in addition to the development of new establishments particularly those oriented toward neighborhood services when adequate land- scaping, parking and building improvements create a positive atmosphere. Development which encroaches into residential neighborhoods is strongly discouraged. Site plans should stress a0propriate landscape screening and buffering, building placement and design which are attractive and compatible with surrounding uses. COMMUNITY FACILITIES The residents of District 10 generally have ready access to a�wide variety of neighborhood, citywide,,and regional.facilities which enhance the quality of life. These include parks, schools, libraries, the City Market, museums, and other cultural and recreational facilities in and around the East Side. Developing and implementing a plan to provide parking at Foster Street Community Center is also a high priority. iv ' More supervision and additional programs in parks and at schools ' are.also needed in the summer and late afternoons during the school year. PUBLIC SERVICES Implementation of the sewer improvements for the east side are a hygh priority. These improvements are necessary for continued development and preservation of existing development in flood prone; -areas. ' Sidewalk, street, curb and gutter repair and construction are also ' lacking or in -need of upgrading in some locations. Coordination of utility improvements is'encouraged. ' Conservation of existing utility resources (electricity, water, gas, oil, etc.)"and exploration of alternative sources (non-nucl.ear) should be ' stressed. Customer rates should be structured to encourage such conservation and exploration. ' Emphasis should also be given to development of an Emergency Plan for accidents related to the transportation and/or disposal of toxic waste and other potentially harmful chemical products. ' Fire services -are good. Police service is also adequate, but additional emphasis should be placed on police visibility and effectiveness in neigh- borhoods. ENVIRONMENT ' The emphasis in this section is to stress actions which will visually or in some other way improve the environment for persons living in District 10. Strategies to remove overhead wires, junk cars and trash%. have been re- commended as well as amendments td the noise orditnance which would provide for adequate enforcement and fines. Also recommended are strategies to encourage t landscaping.- planting and replacement of trees to soften the visual en- vironment as well as suggesting improvement to the exterior facades of all buildings both=.residential and.non-residential where appropriate. LAND USE ' Diversity, contrast, and convenient access to many goods.and services are positive elements in District-10. However, conflicts between land uses can pose serious problems. Strategies to develop adequate transition zones ' which promote gradual changes in the intensity of uses, increased use of the screening and buffering ordinance, development and enforcement of a comprehensive noise ordinance, and stricter enforcement of existing laws to reduce conflict and increase the compatibility of land uses (revision of the building and zoning codes are necessary) are recommended. Encouraging land assemblage is also recommended to more efficiently utilize the small parcels which are available, while maintaining overall housing density in the neighborhood. 'K v FUTURE LAND -USE There are sections of Lansing Township which are contiguous to ■ District 10 that receive most of their public services and are linked. closely with the City of Lansing. These sections are isolated from the ' other portions of -the Township and form "islands" within Lansing. Land use problems and.lack,of.adequate ordinance and enforcement in the township significantly affect -the city's efforts to improve physical conditions and the visual environment. Since most primary services -to this area are currently provided by the City -and others being duplicated, it is recom- mended that these -areas be -incorporated -into Lansing. Future land use for ' this' area is being recommended in- this document.. In addition, recommendations --are made .concerni-ng land -use within the ' boundaries of District 10. Suggested uses and more specific reasoning for these recommendations are included on the major Land Use Change Map. ■ vi TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLED.GEMENTS...................................................i FOREWORD....... . .............................................ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................ .............. .......iii TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................vii LIST OF MAPS ................... ......... ................. .......... viii LIST OF TABLES AND CHARTS.........................................vix BACKGROUND Population Profile. .............. ..........................3 Land Use Profile ............................ :................. 6 ASSETS, PROBLEMS, AND STRATEGIES Housing.......................................................47 Transportation...............................................65 Economic Development..........................................86 Community Facilities.........................................98 PublicServices..............................................113 Environment/present Land Use.................................126 GENERAL PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT Recommended Land Use Proposals...............................153 FutureLand Use Map...........................................158 Future Circulation Map........................................159 IMPLEMENTATION/PRIORITIES.:.:::.::................................160 APPENDICES.........................................................Al-A27 vii LIST OF MAPS Background Profile Section Map 1 District 10 by Census Tract Map 2 North-East Area by Districts Map 3 Generalized -Land Use - 1981 Map 4 Existing Zoning - 1981 Map 5 Existing Housing Condition - 1981 Map 6 Street Classifications Map 7 Bike Paths; Bus Routes and Shelters Map 8 Existing Economic Development Map 9 Vacant Land and Buildings for Economic Development Map 10 Community Facilities Map 11 Sanitary/Storm Sewers Map 12 Water Lines Map 13. Electricity Map 14 Street Lighting Map 15 Deteriorated Streets, Curbs and Sidewalks Map 16 Fire Station Locations Map 17 Soil Conditions Map 18 Flood Plain Boundaries Assets, Problems and Strategies Section Map 19 Areas of Generally Standard Housing--1981 Map 20 Housing Areas in Need of Repair and Maintenance Map 21 Areas of Development and Redevelopment Map 22 Transportation Assets Map 23 Circulation Problems--Streets/Parking Map 24 Circulation Problems --Alternate Transportation Map 25 Economic Issues Map 26 Community Facility Issues Map 27 Areas without Good Access to Park Land Map 28 Public Service Issues Map 29 Environment/Urban Design Issues Map 30 Existing Land Use Issues General Proaosals for Development Map 31 Proposed -Land Use Changes Map .32 Potential Annexation with Recommended Land Use Map 33 Urbandale Area Redevelopment Plan Map 34 Cedar/Larch Redevelopment Plan Map 35 Future Land Use Map--1990 Map 36 Future Circulation Map--1990 LIST OF TABLES Table I - Change in Population: 1960 - 1980 Table II - Age Distribution - 1970 ' Table III - Median Income - 1970 Table IV - Occupation - Head of Household - 1970 Table V - Median Number of Personas/Household - 1970 Table VI - Housing Trends ' Table VII - Housing Gains/Losses by Census Tract Table VIII - Housing Type ' Table IX - Tenure by Type and Distribution Table X - Age of Housing Table XI - External Housing Condition - 1981 LIST OF CHARTS Chart I - Land Use r ' ix x ' p OR N c-1 _O_] w 4rmU+ 13 14 Efl u �� [W W a soo Aoo Ism".. ��Mnq rt-OC1MTNWNT W61 N 2211 12' �� � a N cuaoo MELNANIC9 0000WA SEW 00E D,D.000 no oEnl 30 1 40 e CENSUS TRACTS District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN INN ,DISTRICT 12 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN DISTRICT 11! DISTRICT 10.; L. -1 INTRODUCTION This document has been prepared at the direction of city policy makers who have asked the Planning Department to update and revise the 1958 Master Plan. A master or comprehensive plan guides the future growth and development of a city including land use, housing, economics, trans- portation, public services, community facilities and the environment. The. city has been divided into four planning areas to facilitate a com- plete revision within a phased time frame. The first three plans prepared have been completed and adopted by the Planning Board and City Council as; the official plan for those parts of the city. The NorthEast area of the city is the remaining segment to'be completed. Process After dividing the city into four planning areas, it was next decided to sulidi.vide each area into three separate planning entities called districts. This: was done to allow for maximum input by citizens and to provide for better and more efficient data gathering and analysis. Citizen committees, organized in September of 181, have assisted in the formation of this district plan. Citizens working on the committee have made recommendations regarding the growth determinants (i.e. housing, circulation, etc.) mentioned above. The recommendations were reviewed by departments of the city having res.pon- S.ibli:ty for implementing programs and accepted or revised according to their additional input. As has been the case in the previous three plans, final recommendations in the plan will be subject to approval by the Planning Board before they become an official part of the revised master plan for the NorthEast area. City council approval has also been sought and received. Citywide goals and policies which were adopted by the Planning Board and City Council provide the general policy framework for the district plans. Location This document presents the recommendations made by citizens of District 10 of the-NorthEast Area. District 10 is roughly that area bounded on the north, by Sag.fpaw Street, city limits on the east, the Red Cedar River on the south, and the Grand River on the west. (See Map 1). District 10 includes at least portions -of Census Tracts 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 30 and 40. within the City of Lansing. This District, in combination with Districts 11 and 12, wiyl comprise the NorthEast Area. Background'Data Initial efforts to better understand the planning area designated as District 10 in the NorthEast part of the city included compilation and analysis of base -1- data dealing with population characteristics and the many uses of land. A greater understanding of the people who live within the district is especially important if the final plans for development are to accurately reflect their needs and desires. Background data as presented in this ' document is intended to establish trends that have occurred in respect to changes in the number and make-up of the population and in respect to shifts or changes in the use of land. Data Sources e The data used in this plan came from a variety of sources which were brought together by -the Comprehensive Planning Staff. Sources include the U.S. Bureau of the.Census C1970 and 1980, where available), the Housing Market'Analysis Report by Gladstone Associates, 1978, the Lansin 'Charter Township Comprehensive Develo ment lan, 1974, Lansin 's East Side: Your nvitation to Action, 1974, Final Facilities Plan, Lansing, Michigan, McNamee, Porter and Seeley, Consulting ' Engineers, 1980, The Lansing Flood Warning System: A Feasibility Study, 1979 PREPARED BY Snell Environmental Group. The City of Lansing Parcel Base Files,. City Department records, and several other Planning Department reports have also ' been used to establish population and land use trends. -2- m BACKGROUND PROFILE Population & Household Characteristics POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS Population Estimates of the number of people in District 10 have been made based on preliminary 1980 census data released by the United States Bureau of Census. The population estimate for the district is 13,417 persons, 16% less than the population figure given in the 1970 United States Census data. Table I gives the population comparison for 1960 through 1980. Table I Change in Population: 1960-1980 DISTRICT 10 Northeast Area Year Population (+) (-) Percentage Change 1960 18,991 1970 16,052 -2939 -15% 1980 13,417 -2635 -16% Population decreases in District 10 can be attributed to three factors: 1) movement to fringe or suburban areas of the city, and 2) smaller household formations, and 3) the expansion of non-residential uses in the District. While individual census tracts show that there has been population increase in the last twenty years, the overall population change for Dictrict 10 shows a decline. There is little available land for residential construction in many parts of the district, and much of the existing housing is some of the city's oldest. Therefore, when units are removed, replacement is difficult. Age Distribution The age composition of District 10 in 1970 was similar to that of the rest of the northeast area and the whole city. However, Table II below indicates that the population of this District is relatively older when compared to the rest of the area and the city. Table II Age Distribution, 1970 DISTRICT 10 Northeast Area Age (years) District 10 (%) N.E. Area (%) City (%) 0-4 1461 ( 9.0) 3813 (10.0) 13,87.9 (11.0) 5-19 4506 (28.1) 11321 (30.0) 38,360 (29.0) 20-54 6784 (42.3) 15836 (42.0) 57,950 (44.0) 55 & over 3301 (20.6) 6917 (18.0) 21,357 (16.0) 16,052 (100.0) 37,887 (100.0) 131,546 (100.0) Educational Attainment and School Enrollment • According to the 1970 United States Census, the median number of school years completed for persons 25 years of age and older and residing in District 10 is 11.5 years, almost one year lower than the median for the city as a whole (12.2). Actual school enrollment of children in the 5 to 19 year age bracket has declined in the district since 1970. This decrease of 47.1% is more than twice that of the city (18.0%). This correlates directly with the decrease of total population for the district. Income Based on 1970 United States Census data, the median family income per census tract in District 10 was $9,261, substantially lower than the city-wide median family income at $10,805. Table III shows the breakdown by census tract. Table III Median Income by Census Tract, 1970 DISTRICT 10 Northeast Area Census Tract 10 11 12 13 Part of 14 21 30 Occupation/Employment Median Income $10,661 $ 8,994 $ 9,041 $ 8,295 $ 9,316 Commercial Land Commercial Land The total labor force in District 10 for 1970 was estimated to be 6,389 or 11.5%'of the city's total labor force. The unemployment rate for District 10 in 1970 was 7.0%, as compared to the 5.4% figure for the city at that time. More data will be available concerning unemployment at the District level upon completion of the 1980 census. Table IV shows that occupation by type in District 10 is for the most part similar to that of the city. -4- Table IV Occupation of Head of Household, 1970 DISTRICT 10 Northeast Area District 10 Citywide (q) Professional/Technical/Managerial 18.2 21 Sales/Clerical 30.0 30 Craftsman/Foreman 11.4 13 Operatives 20.3 18 Laborers 3.6 4 1 Service 15.0 13 Other 1.5 1 ' Household Characteristics Several household characteristics including the median household size, are shown in Table V for 1970. It should be noted that the city-wide median household size in 1970 was 2.6 persons per household. Median Number of Persons per Household, 1970 DISTRICT 10 Northeast Area Census Tract District 10 C.T. 10 2.3 C.T. 11 2.1 C.T. 12 2.6 C.T. 13 1.8 C.T. 14 * -- t C.T. 21 2_6 C.T. 30 ' *Both census tract 30 and the portion of census tract 14 in District 10 have so little residential development that this statistic is not available. It can be seen that only two census tracts have a median household size equal to the city as a whole. The rest of tracts are below that median size. The larger number of rental units, (which have traditionally had a -smaller household size than owern-occupied units) in District 10 may account for a majority of this difference. ' Preliminary census data for 1980 indicates that the number of persons per household in District 10 has declined, but at a slower rate than the city average, making the District 10 household size closer to the overall city average.. r LAND USE PROFILES General Housing Circulation Economic Development Community Facilities Public Service Environment LAND USE AND ZONING The total land area of District 10 is 1,270 acres. Approximately 1,015 acres are used for purposes other than streets and highways. The following diagram shows the net land.use composition for the study area: IVACANT nR 11NnFVFI nPFn 14.5T. 1 CULTURAL AND RECREATION 15% SERVICE 8.5% TRADE MANUFACTURING 1% RESIDENTIAL 44% t,U1'111'1-U1IL 10.5q Generalized land use is shown on map 3 . A comparison of this land use map with the generalized zoning map ,4 shows that in most cases the use of land coincides with the appropriate zoning district. The exceptions are as ' follows: 1) Residential development has taken place in industrially -zoned areas within the Cedar/Larch corridor. 2) A few residential units remain in the Elm Street industrial area. 3) Housing units have been converted to multiple use in neighborhoods zoned for one and two-family development on the east side of the study area. 4) Several non -conforming uses remain scattered throughout the District. District 10 has several notable land use conflicts between non-residential and residential uses of land. Land use conflicts are discussed in depth in the problem identification section of the plan. r -6- 3 fL w . u1}Iw hu�w4lY YyltKMt NMYI 1•� ♦•j1 H rl VY ffin pf of! R P m. IF" ..� •.. 1111l ..�, ❑ SINGLE/TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Q MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ® OFFICE IN COMMERCIAL M COMMUNITY FACILITIES '■ INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE/STORAGE MINING/LANDFILL ® PARKS/GOLF COURSE VACANT/OPEN SPACE • UTILITIES District 10 i North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN ! GENERALIZED LAND USE 19811 Rio ew o fin - nwr f. .uvw nw.w pYWlNtMI JY4.1 u Elf! [SEE • G •• ED 9NiriA55�E• r• +•f' .� � < �pujp O ®a � µCND• ••" •� ®®®® ©©© f � DDac�a�DD ' • •.lt w• �� a .E: Cu as �• • ,BEMENi© iN ❑ (. D C11 �DD D t.1ECNANIC9 aLSN HOODt o ARkViEW 000HIJ-00 � I EXISTING ZONING SINGLE FAMILY 0 TWO FAMILY, MULTIPLE & C.U.P. ® OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE AND COMMERCIAL District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN HOUSING PROFILE Trends District 10 contains an older housing stock with most units having been constructed prior to 1960. Table VI below shows that the total number of housing units has actually declined since 1960. New housing starts have not been common and the total drop in the number of housing units can be attributed to demolition of housing units, Table VI Housing Trends DISTRICT 10 North-East Area Year Number of Housing Units Gain/Loss 1960 6304 1970 6071 -233 1981 5964 -107 Source: Percentage Gain or Loss -4% -2% , U.S. Census 0 960,1970) and Lansing Planning Department Exterior Housing Condition Survey. The slight downward trend in the supply of housing in District 10 is opposite the trend established for the entire North-East study area and the Lansing region as a whole. Table VII shows that losses have been experienced in every census tract making up the District, and that percentage losses are fairly equal. The one census tract experiencing growth was made part of the City as a result of the elderly residential midrise that was constructed there. TABLE VII Housing Unit Gains/Losses by Census Tract DISTRICT 10 North-East Area Census Tract 1970 1981 Change Percentage Change 10 1125 1112 -13 -1% 11 2036 1935 -101 -5% 12 1013 1003 -10 -1% 13 881 810 -21 -8% 21 1015 966 -49 -5% 30 1 0 -1 -- 40 -- 172 +172 -- TOTAL 6071 5998 -73 -1% Source: U.S. Census (1970) *U.S. Census (1980'Preliminary) While experiencing a slight is fairly typical of other areas and land for .development of new usually stable, with slight decr and redevelopment on the fringe interests. rType of Structures decline in the stock of housing, District 10 of the City where the housing stock is older housing in short supply. The total supply is eases due to attrition to age and/or condition, area of older neighborhoods by.non-residential Despite a shift toward more multiple family dwelling units since 1960,_ the greatest percentage of housing units in District 10 are still single-family units. Table VIII shows the shift that has occurred over the past twenty-year period. Type 1 Family 2 Family 3 & 4 Family 5 & Over Total: Table VIII Housing Type DISTRICT 10 North-East Area 1960 1970 Change 60-70 *Est. 1981 4658 74.0 4043 67.0 768 12.0 784 13.0 582 9.0 600 10.0 296 5.0 644 10.0 6304 00 00 6071 100.0 Change 70-80 -615 -13.0 4102 69% +59 +1% + 16 + 2.0 760 13% -24 -3% + 18 + 3.0 324 5% -276 -46% +348 +117.0 778 13% 134 +21% -233 -4% 59 44 100% -107 -2% Source: U.S. Census (1960, 1970) *LPD Exterior Housing Condition Survey (1981) Between 1960 and 1970, the number of single family homes decreased significantly as a percentage of the entire stock of housing,while gains occurred in the multiple housing catagory. The growth in the multiple unit type came about as a result of new construction of multiple units and as a result of converting larger older single-family homes over to multiple use. District 10 attracts a student population due to the close proximity of Michigan State University and demand for housing encourages both legal and illegal conversion of homes over to multiple use. The estimated 1981 figures indicate that the trend toward conversion has been stabilized and slightly reversed. Efforts have been taken to discourage illegal conversion of single-family homes over to multiple use and more emphasis placed on preservation of single-family neighborhoods through neighborhood improvement and code enforcement procedures. Tenure Table IX shows that the percentage of owner -occupied units has declined more that 10% between 1960 and 1981. The decline in the number of owner -occupied units can be attributed directly to the preference of property owners and/or investors to convert large old housing units into apartment dwellings for use as income and rental property. This preference is a response to market demand created by the student rental market in this part of the City. -10- Table IX Tenure -Type and Distribution DISTRICT 10 North-East. Area Total Owner Renter Year Housing Units # % # % % Vacant 1960 6304 3982 63% 1987 32% 5% 1970 6071 3229 53% 2419 40% 7% *1981 5964 2981 50% 2545 43% 7% Source: U.S. Census (1960-1970) *Lansing Planning Department District Profile (1981) Age of Housing Table X shows that in 1970 the largest percentage of housing in District 10 was built prior to 1940 and that more recent construction amounts to but a small share of the total housing stock. 1969-70 1960-68 1950-59 1940-49 1939 or earlier Total Table X Age of Housing, 1970 DISTRICT` 10- North-East Area No. of Housing Units Built 16 398 416 631 4655 6116 * % of Total (1970 Neg. 6% 6% 9% 68% 100% Source: U.S. Census (1970) * Figure does not -reflect demolitions over same period. New construction since 1970 has been scattered and has not added significantly to the total housing stock. Condition of Housin A housing survey conducted by the Planning Department in the summer of 1981 was undertaken to determine the exterior condition of housing. The information gathered in that survey is used as a statement of housing quality. Housing units were rated numerically on structural and cosmetic elements. Depending on the number of points received, the houses and blocks were rated on a five -step scale as follows: -11- Standard - Few defects, cosmetic treatment needed in some cases, such as a coat of paint. tor Standard - Requiring maintenance - some defects, mostly cosmetic with one two minor structural problems. ' Deteriorated - many maintenance problems or a.few major items, such as problems with the roof or foundation. Houses in this category are easily rehabilitated.:, ' Sub -Standard - A house rated in this catagory has some major difficulties, but in most cases can be rehabilitated at a high cost. ' Critical - Virtually uninhabitable, many major problems with roof, foundation, walls, etc. Table XI shows that more than 79% of the housing stock existing in District 10 is in standard condition but that a significant percentage of the housing stock requires cosmetic or more intense treatment. Rati n Standard Standard reg. maint. Deteriorating Substandard Critical Total: Table XI External Condition of Housing, 1981. DISTRICT 10 North-East Area No. of Housing Units 4690 660 550 55 9 5964 Percent of Total Source: LPD Exterior Housing Condition Survey (1981) 79% 11% 9% 1% Neg 100% Map 5 illustrates the predominant structural condition of housing by block according to the 1981 survey. It shows that even though the great majority of residential areas are in good shape, several concentrations of neighborhoods in poorer shape also exist. -12- L--j L --- i L-j DlN 07 V. I Z- L "SULV til Ell MME] Li Ju M H E]l LIU U.- v-- ud . kil 0 0 E a 0 Rma R. Emsa®boo a ® :11CIORI'' ® ®0 NOUNSOD w 0 ! - -wow 0 STANDARD 0 STANDARD REQ. E3 DETERIORATING 11 SUBSTANDARD E CRITICAL CONDITION, 1981 MAINTENANCE 10 i East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN CIRCULATION PROFILE This profile is intended to provide an overview of the existing transportation and circulation network in Southeast Area District 10. This system includes information about streets, parking, bicycles, buses and pedestrian circulation. Streets and Highways Four general classifications of streets are used in this document. Principal arterials and minor arterials are designed to handle greater volumes of traffic as well as larger percentages of non -local or through traffic. Collector and local streets on the other hand, are designed to carry less traffic and are used primarily by traffic having destinations on that street. A vast majority of streets are local streets carrying less than 1,500 vehicles per day. (The standard measure is Average Daily Traffic or ADT). The rest of the street system consists of residential collectors (1,000 - 10,000 ADT), minor arterials (8,000 - 20,000 ADT) and principal arterial (over 15,000 ADT). District 10 has four (4) principal arterial streets: two running east/west and two running north/south. These include: Saginaw Street - east/west Michigan Avenue - east/west Pennsylvania - north/south Cedar/Larch - north/south In addition to these major streets, two (2) minor arterials and seven (7) collector streets have been identified. These are outlined on Map 6. It should be noted that the classifications indicated above, represent the present functioning of.the streets, not favored or recommended classifications. The rest of the streets in District 10 are considered to be local streets. Accidents One important element in determining the adequacy of a street to handle traffic is to examine the location and frequency of accidents. According to figures produced by the City Traffic Division for 1980, four (4) of the ten highest accident intersections in the city are in District 10. The Cedar/Saginaw intersection ranks first in total number of accidents for the year 1980, with 39 accidents. -14- ffdkay'�oIFII ' aa j� ❑ j'❑� l J❑ t � u-pu SB I J. AS f\\,j noon L.-JUU11-11 00000.00011 3 0) a rn L�UIII�NIII STREET CLASSIFICATION ` AND TRAFFIC COUNTS PRINCIPAL -MIN% *COLLECTOR •ECTOR LOCAL District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN Parki ng On street parking is limited by city ordinance which prohibits parking on all city streets between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Parking can also be limited to specific times and/or sides of the street depending upon land use and/or street classification. Parking is not allowed on any major street nor on most minor arterial street in this district. Parking is also prohibited in the front yard at all times by city ordinance except under certain specified circumstances. It should also be noted that most of the neighborhoods in District 10 were constructed before 1930. Many of the houses have shared drives or access only to alleys in the rear of the lots. This was not a problem at the time the houses were constructed as most families had only one or no vehicle. However, many families now have two vehicles. Additionally, because of the proximity to Michigan State University, the area is attractive to students. In those units, occupied by four unrelated persons or in legal non -conforming multiple units where parking requirements are not met, many more resident vehicles require parking space. Bicycle Routes ' Map 7, indicates the proposed bicycle bikepaths for District 10 according to the Bike Route Master Plan of 1976. Bikeways utilize the existing street along with motorized traffic and have been identified by signs and stripping of the pavement., Bike paths on the other hand are constructed specifically for bicycles only. ' The present policy of the city is to remove the bike route signs since people seem to assume that these connote a safe route for bikes. There is no way to insure this, so the city is removing the signs. Generally, the city ' feels that local streets should pose no safety threats to cyclists while collectors, minor or major arterials may. Therefore, the city's policy is to widen the curb lane on the non -local streets (by moving the lane stripe closer to the center) when resurfacing or reconstruction occurs. The only bikepaths proposed in District.10 which are still under realistic consideration at present are those along the riverfront, both along the Grand River and along the Red Cedar River toward East Lansing. ' Pedestrians Pedestrian circulation is an increasingly important mode of transportation. Sidewalks are the major pathway for pedestrians and are essential: for pedestrian access to schools, parks and shopping areas. These are generally included in the ' development of new residential areas. However, some older residential areas which may not have the full range of public improvements (i.e., curb, gutter, storm sewer, etc.) may not also have sidewalk. Sidewalk improvement in these areas could result from either petitions submitted by residents or by the order of City Council. -16- ROUTE 10 NORTH LANSING TURNER R GENE9EE u 9"10"SSEE 3a U ❑ FI o � 13 � E¢nNIOOD 2 a �,� •� LEE f Y LA5%LLE lu!llnn[Inn6 ROUTE 16 FRANDOR/E. LANSING ❑ ❑ MGH4 a❑❑❑❑❑❑ 11 [JU U ' L_ ROUTE 1 EAST LANSING i MERIDAN MANLL 11 El El Q F.] RR 115 ❑ I U ❑ ❑ ID �L. ,-. ©❑ ❑ Ono F n:p HICkO [JD= ❑ ROUTE 15 ° BFMEN. [] KALAMAZ00/ FRANDOR no ❑ OUTBOUND FROM CBD r J°y' ❑� TO E. LANSING ❑❑ �L,„„x PUBLIC AND NON -MOTORIZED a _ ,nECN,w,c9 TRANSPORTATIOFL_ IWEL X ate, noon D BUS ROUTES kV�EW —EXISTING BIKE PATHS � "' • . � � . • . PROPOSED PATHS \� ••�• non, QS� : .0 ROUTE 13 Y ; GROSBECK AREA INBOU14D FROM District 10 • • • , E. LANSING TO CBD North East Area ' w "' """ • • • • • • •• • CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN ROUTE 8 • • .• ,.NSu.c nu.wn IX.g1KNi ewe, 3 S. PENN. • •••' SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 9 FROM CBD S. LOGAN NORTHBOUND TO CBD The City has taken responsibility for eventually upgrading existing sidewalks to barrier free design when construction or reconstruction is necessary. Public Transportation Public transportation in Lansing is generally provided by the Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA) system, which operates buses in the tri-county region. Ridership has steadily increased over the last several years throughout the system. Seven (7) routes serve the District to some extent. Most sections of rthe District are within access of a bus line, and movement in all four directions is possible. See.Map 7. It should be noted however, that only four routes (1,8,9 and 10) operate on Saturday. None of the buses operate on Sunday. Route l has, by far, the most extensive schedule. The last weekday bus leaving the central business district on Route 1 is 10:10 p.m., while the latest bus on any of the other routes in District 10 is 7:15 (route 9). ' Bus stops are located approximately two (2) blocks apart and are designated with a small blue sign. M ECONOMIC PROFILE Economic activities comprise approximately 16.08 percent of the existing land uses in District #10 (service 8.32 percent, trade 6.49 percent, manufacturing 1.27 percent). With current expansion and vacant but properly zoned parcels this percentage. should increase in the future. (See Map 9)._ Within District #10, there is a wide variety of commercial, office and industrial development. This profile will provide information on the types of development that exist, future expansion plans, physical conditions and employment trends. It will also examine specificandgeneral problems occurring with service, trade, and manufacturing uses. Geographical Development The geographical pattern of commercial development within District #10 generally occurs along East Michigan Avenue beginning east of the Grand River and culminating at Frandor shopping mall. Michigan Avenue itself acts like a giant shopping mall filled with assorted specialty shops and professional offices. Situated on the 1200 block of East Michigan is Sparrow Hospital which is surrounded by various medical buildings and offices, forming a central node for medical -related services within District #10. Frandor, which is located at the. eastern edge of the city limits provides the area with some eighty (80) shops and offices. East Kalamazoo and East Saginaw also provide the area with a variety of stores and offices, and spread throughout the entire district are small neighborhood service type businesses. (See Map 8). Manufacturing within District #10 is located mainly close to the Cedar and Larch Street corridor spreading out along to the Grand River on the west and south and Pennsylvania on the east. A few manufacturing uses are also located on Michigan Avenue, and East Main Street. (See Map 8). I -COMMERCIAL USES: Categories and Types Frandor shopping mall is one of the main commercial nodes located in District #10. There are approximately fifty-five (55) commercial type outlets consisting mainly of clothing and specialty stores along with a variety of restaurants, several bars, a grocery store and a theater.. The.facility meets a wide variety of needs, is easily accessible and has space which makes expansion a possibility. Michigan Avenue provides the community with some 125 commercial facilities. Close to the Grand River there are a wide variety of antique shops, further to the west, there are many other specialty type shops, bars, restaurants, fast food, small grocery stores and a number of new and used car dealers. -19- The Cedar Larch corridor contains approximately 36 commercial type businesses -consisting mainly of auto part sales, a few bars and highlighted by the Municipal Market. Located on Kalamazoo Street are approximately thirty (30) commercial uses including a number of gas stations, auto sales, fast foods and specialty shops. Elsewhere within District #10, some thirty (30) to forty (40) other shops are located, many could be classified as small neighborhood type businesses. Number of Jobs: Trends Many of the commercial -uses located within.District #10 are fairly small businesses, (i.e. they.do not hire -large numbers of workers). Some of the major employers in the area are -Sears, Kroger, Eberhard, Rogers, the various car dealers, and perhaps some of the larger restaurants. ' According to MESC demand for sales workers and clerks is expected to be slightly less than average, and this can be attributed to the trend toward larger scale merchandising outlets and the economics and efficiencies related to size. On the other hand due to high turnover rates the average job openings for sales clerks are expected to number more than 575 per year through 1985 in Ithe Lansing -East Lansing SMSA. Food service workers employment is expected to rise from 1976 to 1985 by 39.4 percent in the Lansing -East Lansing SMSA, while the managers, official and proprietor°.category is expected to rise 24.2 percent, and garage workers and gas station attendants employment is not expected to rise at all. A number of gas stations in the area have already shut down in the Last few years. ' MESC also reports in the managers, official and proprietors classification that growth is expected through 1985. Growth in the -managerial classification should generally result from continuing trends of more complex operating techniques and a greater amount of legislation toward all organizations.. One important aspect for District #10 governing that limits expansion in this area is the diminishing importance of the small business proprietors and the trend toward large businesses. Occupations in commercial type facilities that are expected to have the greatest growth and replacement in the Lansing -East Lansing SMSA through 1985 are sales clerks and sales workers, other managers,.officials, and proprietors, cashiers, cooks., waiters, waiters assistants, and other food service workers.. ' Physical Condition FRANDOR: Frandor shopping mall is basically well taken care of. Inside ' the mall there are places to sit down,.'plants are located throughout the mall, and it is usually clean. On the outside, the parking lot could use more main- tenance, and debris around the kiddie rides area, has been observed. ' Michigan Avenue: Many of the older commercial buildings expecially those closer to the river are in need of repair. Many of the second stories to the buildings, have broken windows, are in need of paint, and some are even structurally deteriorated. Seme are also used for residences on the upper floors. -2n- The area behind these buildings, usually used as an alley or for parking, are, for the most part, somewhat rundown. Most of the newer buildings are well taken care of. There are a few old unused signs that should be taken down. The parking lots generally have at least some minor problems, many are not.paved or well marked, and a few are over run by weeds and grass. There are also a number of vacant structures located along Michigan which distract from those businesses surrounding them, and could present possible hazards. Cedar -Larch: Many of the buildings located in the corridor are older and need some type of minor repairs, and many of the surrounding yards are in need of substantial maintenance... Sections of the east side of Cedar Street north of Michigan Avenue seem to require particular attention. In General: - Many of the older facilities require maintenance. - Little landscaping in the area. - Many parking -lots are dirty and not clearly marked or paved. Development Plans or Capabilities - There are vacant areas and.bu.ildings available for commercial use that are properly zoned. - 14.65 percent of the land area in District #10 is vacant. - There is the possibility of a Frandor expansion. Potential Problems The vacancy rate of small commercial building, especially along Michigan Avenue, with a few on Saginaw and. Kalamazoo is substantial coul.d present a real problem in the future.. It could also represent a.change toward centralization of business, and the problems facing todays small businessman. There is a real visual problem along Michigan Avenue, Cedar and Larch and Frandor. If'businesses along Michigan Avenue want to attract customers, it must be a pleasant place to shop. The buildings do not blend together, some distract from others. In many cases painting, cleaning up store fronts and other minor repairs would make the atmosphere pleasant. In some areas, long weeds, broken sidewalks, dead and untrimmed bushes and litter, distracts from those that do take care of their property. Many of the smaller businesses rely on on -street parking or city parking lots. Of the available off street parking spaces, many of them are unpaved, not well marked, and do not provide adequate space to maneuver a car. There is also a possibility of -parking problem occurring for those commercial facilities` which dre'also used as resYdential arcels. -21- Michigan Avenue .may have a. problem.in the future as there is a concentration of commercial -enterprises locating in malls. New development in Frandor may even hurt this delicate balance, and with the expansion at Meridian Mall, unless the merchants along Michigan provide a unique atmosphere and special or needed products, business may decline. ' II. OFFICE.AND SERVICE USES ' Categories and Types Michigan Avenue is also a center for office and service uses amounting ' to approximately 82 establishments consisting mainly of insurance, real estate offices, banks, beauty and barber shops, laundry and dry cleaning services, auto repairs and a funeral parlour. The Corr building which.is located on Michigan ' Avenue close the Grand River provides state offices. Sparrow Hospital is also located on Michigan and is surrounded by -the Family Practice Center, the Medical Building, Medical Arts Building, and the South Annex to Sparrow, along ' with other smaller medica_1 offices. Frandor.provides some 23.office and service spaces, consisting mainly of beauty and barber shops, insurance agencies, and banks. There are approximately 36 office and service uses along Kalamazoo Street. Auto .repair, various asso- ciations and professional offices, generally fill these spaces. Some 40 other office and service uses are scattered throughout District #10, providing similar type uses as those listed above. Number.of Jobs: Trends A great many of the office -and service uses within District #10 are clustered along Michigan Avenue. Sparrow Hospital -is the major focus of along with the surrounding medical buildings. Other smaller insurance and real estate offices are scattered along Michigan and -throughout the district in abundance. These offices however,. provide for fewer employment opportunities.. There are a number of banks which also provide some employment opportunities, as well as various repair services. Medical care is essential regardless of the state of the economy and medical facilities, namely Sparrow Hospital, may be one of the most important economic stabilizing factors within District #10. Accordi.ng-to MESC, medical workers are expected to increase by 37.4 percent from 1976 to 1985 for the Lansing -East Lansing SMSA. This,includes dentists, pharmacists, physicians and registered.nurses.. Health technologists and technicians, clinical lab techno- logists and -.technicians, dental hygenists, and radiologists are expected to increase by twenty (20) percent. This reflects the growth and increased life expectancy of the population, and therefore, the demand for health service workers is expected to be especially strong. The outlook for occupations in the profess•ional., service and clerical areasis expected -to provide the greatest number of job opportunities according to MESC. Job types projected to experience the greatest number of openings -22 (growth and replacement) in the service and office categories from 1976 to 1985 for the -Lansing -East Lansing SMSA include: Other secreatries including steno- graphers, other clericalworkers, typists, nurse aids,orderlies and attendants, receptionists, registered nurses, practical nurses, bank and .financial managers, lawyers and judges, auto mechanics, real estate agents, brokers and related, bank tellers, and health aids. If these projections are realized, the service..and office category could provide additional stabilization in the district and city economy. With .the expansion of Sparrow Hospital even more jobs will be provided in the medically related fields in the future. Physical Condition Most office buildings located within District #10 are adequately maintained. Along Michigan Avenue, the larger office uses are landscaped and have clean, well marked parking lots. Of those offices located in buildings also used as residences, many need painting as well as. other simple repairs. Parking for the most part associated with this type df facility is not very well maintained, with many relying on on -street parking or city lots. Auto repair'services:in general have poorly maintained lots with unsightly exterior storage, poorly marked parking and buildings requiring simple repair. Development Plans -,There are..properly zoned..parcels and vacated buildings located within District #10 that provide -the opportunity for office and service expansion. - There is current expansion at Sparrow Hospital. Potential Problems There is a need for visual improvement to be made around many of the service and office uses in District #10. A -more pleasant atmosphere pees to be created. Sparrow Hospital and the medical buildings that surround it could initiate a uniform theme to make it a more pleasant place to.visit (i.e. benches outside to sit on, more trees,.and perhaps cross walks over Michigan Avenue to join the buildings together). Along the_Cedar-Larch.corri.dor., offices are mixed in with other types of uses, mainly repair services. A number of these buildings are in -need of maintenance, or are in need of having lots mowed and cleaned up. Redevelopment of the west side of N. Cedar Street.presents a substantialcontrast in age, condition and maintenance from the east to the west side of the street. Hopefully, projects can be initiated to alleviate these i.nconsistancies. -23- ' With centralization and the demise of more marginal businesses occurring,. vacant office and service space could be a problem in the future. There could be a congestion problem around Sparrow Hospital and surrounding medical buildings with the addition of the new wing. ' A parking problem exists along Mill Street, on the west side cars have to park up on the curb, on the grass, close to the trees. tIII. INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSING Categories and Types ' The Cedar -Larch corridor provides space for much.of the industrial and warehousing uses in District #10, with around 13 establishments. Within this area..a wide variety of manufacturing takes place from.bakery goods to stamps and signs and printing. The Hosmer-Hazel street area also provides a major manufacturing area ' with approximately 12 establishments. Production in this area.ranges from welding, optical goods, drop forges to business forms and printing. Pennsylvania close to Haco Drive has important warehousing and manufacturing uses, with ' McLaughl-in Office Furniture,.Hager Fox Heating and Refrigerating, National Welding of Michigan, and a large Sears warehouse, as well as central Board of Water and Light Warehouse facilities. ' Michigan Avenue also contributes manufacturing uses: approximately 14:: A majority of these are comprised of several printing firms and the ' Heatherwood Farms,- Penninsular Products complex. Other areas in District #10 provide a variety of about 10 different manufacturing - warehousing uses, many of which are not auto related. Number of Jobs: Trends ' Only 1.27 percent of the total parcel land in District #10 is used for manufacturing, and.most of these uses are not auto related. According to MESC, expansion in the Lansing -East Lansing SMSA's manufacturing industries is expected to be about.25 percent during the 1976 to 1985.period,. however, much of the anticipated growth results from depressed emp.loyment levels. in manufacturing after the 1975 recession. Area operative -occupations -which are concentrated (70%) in the manufacturing sector are expected to experience substantial expansion relative to the rest of Michigan. Those manufacturing occupations, which MESC projects to experience the greatest number of annual average job openings from 1976 to 1985 in the Lansing - East Lansing SMSA include: other machine operatives, heavy equipment mechanics, welders and flame cutters, electricians and chechers, examiners and related. Due to.the fact that few industries located in District #10 are auto related, employment could be expected to be fairly stable. 1 -24- Major EmDlovers In the Area Include Employee's # Of Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. 75 Abrams Instrument Corp. 40-50 Barker -Fowler Electric 80 R. Cambell, Inc. 40 Capitol City Lumber 25-50 ' Heatherwood Farms 85 National Welding of Michigan 200-250 Penninsular Products 90-100 ' Wellman Press Inca 45 Phvsical Condition There is a variety of industrial buildings located in District #10 ' and for the most part few give attention to outward appearances. A few are in need of repair and maintenance, many need lots mowed and cleaned up. Those that are used for storage-warehousing.are more likely to be in need of repair. Some have broken windows, and structural deterioration:and:may. ' become substandard structures-w.ithout.assis:tance in the near future. Those that are vacant are in-need.of rehabilitation.. Many of -the yards and parking lots are filled with storage materials ' which should be screened and buffered. Development and Expansion. t - There are sites in District #10 that are zoned "H" or "I" Industrial that ' are presently vacant and available. - There are areas that are zoned "H" or "I" that are used for other uses, and industries could move in as, residents.move out. In the area off Larch Street around. Park Place there are a few boarded up houses that could be converted to ' other uses or used -for the expansion of industries in that block. - There are also buildings vacant that could be -rehabilitated or converted to new uses. Potential Problems - Many of the industrial areas are located and surrounded by residential ' areas. Quite a few of these houses are beginning to be vacated and -boarded up. - There is a visual problem especially along the Cedar -Larch corridor ' where many people travel each day. I.f not changed, this will probably get worse especially if more buildings are vacated. There are vacant.buildings at present,. there is always the possibility ' that this may get worse. Perhaps cleaning up would make industries or ware- housing more likely to reside in District #10. -25- V/. N V 1 ••Ns..c n....o ac•u�••c�r �uwai • • ` • u u u • Srtwa"/ • c u .. • `j u t-1 t.J •.J ' o � of - I T,4 • FCtNW000 • 9N1•vnSSEE Z �.� LEE f � � U9•LtE ❑ F.- I ❑ ❑ .1Efd7b1E ®❑ ❑ ®' u a lAt6 ❑ ❑ "ycwa ®El❑®❑❑© ❑ ❑ ❑ -N2 1 011111IN ❑❑ ❑." o[ ©o o������o a aµ�T o❑❑ ❑ Lill •4© u ur.,I.o ❑❑❑aaaD❑DDaa aa�;❑❑❑a❑❑ nn nn 10 - i East Area OF LANSING, MICHIGAN COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROFILE Community Facilities are public lands and buildings including: a. Schools (public and private)" b. Parks and Recreation c. Hospitals d. Churches e. Specialized care residential facilities Many times .they are an important component and/or focal point for neighborhoods. (See Map 10). Schools There are seven:: �71 schools in District 10. Six .(61 are owned and operated by the Lansing School District and the other is a `Catholic High School. The following table lists some relevant data for each of the schools located in District 10: School 1980 Site Attendance Capacity Size Building size Facilities (acres) =(square feet) on site Allen . Playground Elementary 375 446 2.3 54,524 . Multi -purpose Bingham . Playground Elementary 287 334 1..5-- 28,100 . Multi -purpose Catholic 690 NA . Playfield Central .Auditorium High . Gymnasiums Eastern 1462 2198 50.6 237,079 . 4,000 seat field High house and pool . 1640 Seat Auditorium . Swimming Pool . Gymnasiums . Track . Tennis . Play Fields Holmes 252 362 2.1 30,253 . Playground Elementary . Multi -purpose Room Oak Par[ Elementary 201 338 .87 25,900 - park adjacent . multi -purpose room Site Size Building Size Facilities , School Attendance Capacity- Acres Square Feet) on site Pattengill 1071 1226 On Eastern 131,348 . Swimming Pool Jr. High High Site . Gymnasium Reduced enrollments ' d f several have necessitate the closing o se e -_elementary schools, one Junior High School and one High School in the city. More` closings are- s.chedu.led:and- in 1986, Holmes Elementary is-to'be closed. In addition' the School District will be adopting a Middle School concept in the next few years which will shift enrollments but will not necessitate changes in secondary buildings. ' Parks and Recreation Centers There are seventeen (17) Parks or open space areas located in District ' 10. Also, Foster Street Community Center is planned for the Foster Avenue School building which is no longer used by the School District. ' Each park is listed below with size in acres and equipment available: ' Park Size Features and Equipment 1. Riverfront-Riverwalk 20.9 acres .Tennis Courts (It should be noted ,�(7; acres counted .Platform Tennis that approximately in District) .Wading Pool 2/3's.of this park .Walking - Jogging - Exercise paths _ is located in the .Football - Soccer River Island Area) .Boat Docking Areas . Childrens Play Equipment . Restrooms .Amphitheater .Picnic Areas 2. Oak 16.7 acres . Softball (Neighborhood) .Play Equipment .Basketball :•Restrooms ' •Sliding Hill 3. 119th Armory 6.8 acres •Softball (Neighborhood) ' .Play Equipment 4. Ranny 19.1 acres • Softball (League) ' • Concession • Restrooms • Sliding Hill • Tennis Courts (9) -29- 5. Municipal Field 6. Foster 7. Britten. 8. Hunter 9. Elm 10. Stabler 11. Regent 12. Foster 13. Mifflin 14. Crego (Part) (About 1/5 of the park is in District 10) 15. Walsh 6.7 acres 4.0 acres .1 acre 1.4.0 acres 5.6 acres 1.3 acres 3.5 acres 1.8 acres 1.2 acres 200.7 acres (Approx. 50 acres in the district) Baseball (League - Concession Restrooms Play Equipment Riverfront Area Softball (Neighborhood) . Basketball .•Restrooms . Play Equipment . Warming Shelter . Ice Skating East Side Neighborhood Center Undeveloped • Softball (Neighborhood) Basketball . Restrooms Play Equipment • Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Softball (League Basketball . Play Equipment Basketball Restrooms Play Equipment Play Equipment Undeveloped Undeveloped Undeveloped in this portion 4.0 acres Softball (Neighborhood) • Basketball Play Equipment -30- t 16. potter 98.5 acres . Concession • Restrooms. . Picnic areas . Play Equipment . Riverfront area • Dock .. Shelter . Tennis Courts . Childrens Zoo . Train . Canoe and Boat Rentals The Foster Community Center site is 2.3 acres in area. The building on that site contains 36,314 square feet of floor space. The building has not been renovated for use as a Community Center as of this time. In all, there are approximately 255.2 acres of parkland in the District. This is 52.3% of the total parkland in the Northeast Area (487.8 acres) and 9.8% of the parkland in the City (2604.94 acres). Ten of the seventeen parks inn District 10 can be classified as neigh- borhood serving parks. The remaining seven serve areas larger than neighborhoods. Hospitals Sparrow Hospital is located in the District and is a major facility serving the region. The hospital has a wider service area for some specialized services. It has a national reputation in several areas. The Sparrow Complex is located in the 1000, 1100 and 1200 blocks of Michigan Avenue between Jerome on the North, Michigan on the South, Holmes on the East and nearly to Pennsylvania in the West. Currently, the hospital is expanding its building. New,beds will not be added, rather, services will beexpanded and improved. Other hospitals within a.short drive are St. Lawrence at 1210 West Saginaw, Lansing General, 2800 Devonshire, and Ingham Medical, 401 West Greenlawn. All of these are located outside of the Northeast Area. Churches There are sixteen (16) churches of various denominations scattered throughout the District (see Community Facilities location map). Specialized Care Facilities Three Specialized Care Facilitirs exist in District 10. Their locations are shown on the Community Facilities Location Map. -31- i lag, In 0040. - +� 1 ■ c 1111fiNd INS a ' r Churches • Residential Facilities g Schools A. Eastern High B. Pattengill Jr.High C. Catholic Central High D. Allen E. Holmes F. Bingham G. Oak District 10 ' North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICES PROFILE Police and fire protection, the condition and maintenance of streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street signs, snow and garbage removal, sewers, ' water services, as well as the conservation and distribution of energy are all topics that fall under the heading of "Public Services". Most of them are available to most parts of the district. Sewers District 10 is served by both combined and separated sewer systems. , The location of the various systems is shown on the sewers map. (See Map 11). A separated system is generally considered the best possible method ' of sewage disposal. There is a separate line for both sanitary and storm disposal. The advantages lie in the fact that the capacity is greatly increased, t there are fewer storm water overload/overflow problems and the only storm water is directed into the Grand River. On the other hand the combined system, while functional; has the dis- advantages of overflow/overload problems in high water periods and dumping , sanitary sewerage into the river during those times. Water The Board of Water and Light provides water service to the district. Water is available to all parts of the district and service lines run down most ' streets. The attached water transmission map shows where the major transmission lines are located. (See Map 12.) Telephone , Michigan Bell Telephone Company provides telephone service for District 10. Service wires are for the most part overhead. Services been placed under ground only in newer areas. It.is the policy of the telephone company to place service lines underground where possible. Currently all service to new residential development is placed in underground conduits. Gas Service Gas service to District 10 is supplied by the Consumers Power Company. Main lines vary in size and are located under nearly every street in the district. , Expansion of gas service will depend on product availability, price and demand as growth occurs. Electric ' The Board of Water and Light supplies electric service to District 10 through overhead distribution feeders (see Electricity map) and service lines. Some service t lines in newer developments have been placed underground. Wherever possible all new service lines will be placed underground. (See Map 13). -33- i,immitta! I ESEE � 9NI•w•SSEE I • L_. • �—+ u u � SoGK+AN ' u u u .—+ u u �._..J ` • t._`� u I o r r Oa wsn � 3 E sem�woo 9LLLE VINE 4 UEl .ELdDM1E CD D ' _ H uunnuL4 9N.LCl . El ED 1 ❑ E� [[®® DK4.000D �[JUDE0 ni- 11 DDDDDD�D❑ D� LiuD 11111IN 0 000 11 BFM[NT D U LiH ID N DDD CLI� ®DDT DLAECNANIC9 L:L:TDDD" 11 0 MAIN WATER TRANSMISSION LINES District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN w rn W ��IIfM'4 Au�w11MIMNIWNI JJNBI 0�-AAIJ ELECTRIC MAJOR TRANSMISSION LINES (ONLY SMALL PORTION OF THE DISTRICT HAVE UNDERGROUND LINES) District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN Street Lighting- This service is also provided by the Board of Water and Light (see attached Street. Lighting map). The Board of Water and Light installs luminaires at various heights above ground level. Low profile is 15' or lower while high profile is higher than 15'. Generally, low profile lighting is installed in residential areas while high profile lights are reserved for non-residential areas. (See Map 14). There are three types of luminaires available, they are: Incadescent, mercury vapor and high pressure sodium. The Board is planning to replace all mercury vapor and incandescent with high pressure sodium luminaires which are more energy efficient. Replacement has begun with the incadescent type. It should be noted that the Board of Water and Light has agreed to take steps to help assure that the replacement of street,lighting systems will be done so as to be compatible with neighborhood design and character, as well as safety and crime prevention principles. Streets The City Public Service Department maintains city streets. Generally, streets are in good repair. Those that are in poor condition are noted on the attached street map. There are also a number of unpaved streets that, while they are in good repair, may present maintenance and drainage problems (see street map). There are, however, no plans to pave them. Such action may be initiated by resident petition, or can be ordered by City Council. A special note should be made that prior to any paving of gravel streets, the Public Service Department will require full sewer service to be installed. (See Map 15). Curb, Gutters, and Sidewalks Extensive surveys have been conducted by the Lansing Public Service Department of Curbs and Gutters on a street -by -street basis. The attached curb and gutter map shows where replacement is, or will be, as necessary over the nextfew years. The City does not operate a systematic sidewalk inspection program as it does for curb and gutter. At present, citizen requests are the basis for sidewalk replacement. Police Services The Lansing Police Department has organized the City into police reporting areas and districts. Manpower is allocated according to these reporting areas and districts by a central dispatch office located downtown. -37 9 1W 0 YU .Oy ll.1I .a+}IN I\a+.+a. f41v01y MI J-1 o � OR nARn � � uNDC ' .� � 4 uunuu calnuon0 9NI Wa55EE > ` 2 , .a LEE Y1A941LE D S. 001 JEROME D D El D MICH41 D D D —HUHH DDD LJ . =®® =00 i � DUDODDD ADD❑ D C] NICkOC/ .R U ❑ G BCMERY D o J .A" 11 [J.❑ D ''1 /L rwN , CUKA7l MECHAN09 ®DD D D WSFL a No 191 HDDD WAL 401�;Q DDODD-Dun l� LIGHTING' t �-� INCANDESCENT ® HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM ALL OTHER AREAS MERCURY VAPOR District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN M � M a LA w N Q .u.v�a n..+w avuu.cer Jwai POOR STREET SURFACE i • ��! DETERIORATED CURB AND GUTTER I(Ijuil GRAVEL STREETS District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING; MICHIGAN f� Fire Service District 10 is served by five (5) fire stations. They are located as follows: (See Map 16). Station #6/#8 - A combined facility (serves area once covered by two stations) located at the Southwest corner of E. Grand River and Marshall. The consolidation of fire stations where feasible is an active policy of the Fire Department. Station #1 - Located at the southwest corner of N. Grand Avenue and Shiawassee Street (out of the District). Station #3 - Located at the southeast corner of Hillsdale and Pine. Station #5 - Located at 1811 Todd Street. Station #9 - Located'at 520 Glendale Avenue. Stations #6/#8, #land #3 provide general service, and ladder truck service to specific service areas in District 11. Station #9 provides ladder service only to a small part of the District south of the Grand Trunk Railroad tracks. Other specialized equipment, in various locations, is used on a City-wide basis. Ambulance service for District 10 is provided from Station #1 (I-496) and Station #5 (south of I-496). All of these services are dispatched centrally from Station #1. F, -40- REE � 9N1 wA55EE fit ,•rgvcnw+4 p(ou1TwCM• NMBI 0 0 OR NA4D • / � F[RrAV000 E5ALIEJO ' ©� a L W-i LgL6 R = 0 0 �TATIOLIDED 7 okAlA =00000 aoa❑ao�a❑ al ..X11 ua aaooa;aaa 1 nnn as �� L_ do®aa �Uuuuy �.,MAx a a MEC7 . HAZEL 0Ono LADDER RESPONSE AREA VALGM U���.I � �l1 aU 6U `►� . District 10 STATION 9 �^ North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE Topography and Soil Conditions The topography of District 10 is characteristic of the rest of the City, predominantly flat with little variation in elevation found throughout the study area. Most slopes are gradual except for some steep enbankments running along the river, highways, or railroad right-of-ways. Elevations range from a low of 820 feet at several points along the river, to 893 feet at the highest point in the central part of the District. The soil characteristics of District 10 can be divided into two general catagories: (1) well and moderately -drained soils, and (2) poorly -drained soils. Soils are rated, slight, moderate or severe, with respect to the degree of limitations they have for construction purposes.* Soils with a high water table at some time of the year have severe limitations for residential development. The high water table makes it difficult to maintain dry basements, install and maintain public utilities and main- tain streets and sidewalks.. Map 17 shows the general soil drainage characteristics in District 10. Soil mapping in the western portion of the District has been difficult due to early development of the area and changes and alterations made in the original soil profile.. In,this case, soils are rated for "urban use", a classification indicating only slight limitations for development. The rest of the District is equally. divided between soils suitable for most types of development and those where soil limitations are severe. Some of the marginal soil areas have been appropriately developed for light industry or warehouse use, or left vacant for -park and school park use. On the east side of the District, however, dense residential development has taken place despite the soil limitations. Some neighborhoods have severe drainage problems, in part due to the soil limitations and in part due to gradients and close proximity to flood plain areas. Flash flooding is most common in areas having marginal to poor soil characteristics. Vegetation Most of the.vegetation in District 10 is characteristic of urban areas where development has been intense. Most natural woodlots have been removed during development. The old residential areas of the District have been "reforested with street and yard trees and most neighborhoods have mature trees. Naturally wooded ' areas have been preserved in area parks, particularly Potter Park, a community facility. Some natural areas, and attractively landscaped parkland can be found in Riverfront Park, near the downtown area. In general, natural vegetation has been preserved along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers bordering the District, and provides some. habitat for birds and other wildlife. ' *Degree of Limitation: Slight - overcome. Moderate - Limitations ' management and careful planning. use questionable. Relatively free of limitations, or limitations are recognized, but can be overcome with good Severe - Limitations are great enough to make easily a ny -42 Wildlife Wildlife most common to urban residential areas is common to District 10. Birds and squirrels are common in residential areas with tree -lined streets. Marshland areas adjacent to the Red Cedar River and Potter Park offer habitat to less traditional urban wildlife including ducks, geese,and a variety of small mammals. Fish populations in the rivers include most warm water species common to Michigan and migratory trout and salmon on a seasonal basis. Air Quality The Air Pollution. Control Division of The Department of Natural Resources has several monitoring sites within the City of Lansing. Various stations are maintained to collect and measure concentrations of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone and particulate matter in the atmosphere. Four stations measuring particulate matter are located in the North-East study area, with one in District 10 located at 1016 Heald Place. Readings for a three-year priod (ending 1979) indicate that the Lansing area has been within allowable levels established for primary standards for particulate matter in all instances, but has exceeded secondary standards for particulate matter a number of times. Four stations measuring concentrations of sulfur dioxide indicate compliance in all cases. The region in general has been in compliance for standards related to nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and ozone levels. Air quality in the area has improved in recent years and installation of new pollution control devices.to the City's main power plant is expected to contribute to better air quality in the future. Noise Noise pollution appears to be a relatively minor problem in District 10, though noise levels associated with urban transportation systems are common. Major highways pass near residential areas and noise and vibrations are un- avoidably transmitted to neighborhoods. Major rail lines also transmit noise and vibrations to residential areas. Point sources of industrial noise are not a problem in the District, though truck traffic serving warehouse and industrial sites located near residential property can heighten noise levels in the area. Noise levels from highways in the District are within acceptable ranges established for urban areas.- At this time,no standards or guidelines have been established by state or local ordinance to control most other types of noise emissions. Water Quality The major receiving waters in District 10 include the Red Cedar River, forming the southern boundary of the study area, and the Grand River, forming the western boundary. The 208 water quality model for both rivers shows occasional pollutant values exceeding water quality guidelines during low flow, and frequent guideline infringements during wet weather. -43- The Red Cedar River is a major tributary to the Grand River exhibiting ' major water quality problems generated by both point and non -point sources of pollution. The major point source of pollution in this stretch of the River is the East Lansing Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plant located immediately up- stream. Major,non-point sources of pollution include the discharge of Sycamore Creek, run-off from city streets via combined sewer overflows during storm conditions and agricultural runoff further upstream. In addition, some serious problems with fecal coliform bacteria have been noted in this stretch of the river from as yet.an unidentified source. The topographic relief and winding nature of this section of the stream result in extremely low flow rates, a situation that compounds the problem of pollutant loadings. The Grand River exhibits similar water quality problems under similar conditions. Major point sources of pollution affecting this stretch of the river include two Board of Water and Light Power Plants (thermal loading), and the General Motors Plant. Major non -point sources include the Red Cedar River ' and runoff from City streets via combined sewer overflows during storm conditions. Both rivers are warm streams, designated for partial body contact, agricultural uses and warm water fish. Seasonal trout and salmon runs have been established in the river system as a result of some improvement in the water quality and an ' extensi-ve fish stocking program. Improvements to water quality coincide with efforts to improve treatment of wastes proceeding from point sources of pollution in the area and upgrading of urban sewer systems. Attempts at both are being made as funds become available. Flood Plain ' As shown on Map 1.8_ a considerable amount of developed.land in District 10 is situated in the 100-year flood plain. The Red Cedar River is particularly prone to flooding. Past flooding has caused considerable residential property damage and loss in the Urbandale area in the eastern portion of the District. Flooding in developed areas is also a problem in low-lying areas near the river ' point where the Red Cedar flows into the Grand River. Development affected here includes residential, warehouse and industrial. -44- M WELL DRAINED SOILS W POORLY DRAINED SOILS OMINING/LAND PILL AREAS SOIL CONDITIONS District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN I* ELn 00 sm o w woo Iwf I MJ4m1'6—m—Fmm0m"6,—J L-� L---j L-J • L--j %--j ♦. --i L� L-J L-1m=L—j L--- 7— ORCHARD R. 11 HHHHHRI SEE L LA 5%LLE ❑ D �� ®D D � o �' =CLEF � .. �:: ; • . � f-1 F-1 F-1 F 3 F-1 F-1 F1 F-11 n ao Kim Iffirmfolm PINK$ 1 In. pill ------------------ 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN POLICIES ASSETS PROBLEMS STRATEGIES HOUSING 1 Housing occupies almost half (44%) of the total land area i,n District 10. While many other uses are contained here, residen tial development i-s the primary focus. Many of the business and other non-residential uses rely upon the surrounding neighbor- hoods for clients and customers. It is therefore recognized that programs aimed at preserving, maintaining, and improving the ex- isting housing stock, as well as providing new units, not only ' strengthens the neighborhood, but stimulates economic growth and improves the quality of life as well. The purpose of this section is to discuss the assets and problems of the existing housing, as well as strategies to either enhance the assets, or mitigate the problems. The strategies have been formulated in conformance with the following housing policies adopted for this district. hf id_-KAST AREA P L191ES Policy for Existing dgusing and Neighborhoods Place primary emphasis on the protection of neighborhoods, and preserve and improve the existing stock of housing by* - Maintaining the general overall density of existing neighborhoods. - Establishing supportive service activities in neighbor- hoods.having potential for Long-term residential use. - Supporting rehabilitation programs and neighborhood im- provement projects with available federal, state and Local sources of funding. - Supporting rehabilitation programs, public improvements and housing improvement programs in selected neighbor- hoods. Policy Retatgd to Housing pgv_eloomgnt Outside the Central City_ and NeA Housing Pglicy Develop residential neighborhoods, primarily in loc-ations surrounding the Central City where: - Sewer systems and utilities presently serve the area. - Development will not adversely impact the delivery of ex- isting services such as sewer, water or schools. - Open space is available for new development. - Open space is available to accommodate any new expansion of supportive community facilities or parkland. Senior CitiZaa Housing Policy Develop aaditional multiple housing specifically designed to meet the needs of senior citizens equally, in at•l areas of the city, particularly those areas where open space can be incorpo- rated into the development. Loa lncomg dousino Policy Promote development of housing affordable to low-income groups equally throughout the city and throughout the region to: - Assure decent, safe and sanitary housing for the poor, the elderly, the disadvantaged, and the physically challenged. - Promote the economic mix of households and income groups. Avoid isolating economically disadvantaged persons into specific geographic locations. - Assure compatibility of design with surrounding neighbor- hood units and in conformance withal! applicable Housing and Zoning Codes. Focus on the rehabilitation of existing units instead of new construction, wherever possible.. Pg�gv_gloomgnt Designate areas for housing redevelopment to: - Eliminate haphazard land use patterns. - Promote efficient land use. - Improve quality -of the housing stock. - Enhance the visual character of neighborhood areas. Multiglg Unit Qgv_glogmgnt Focus development of multiple unit structures along arterials that, are capable of handling increase in traffic re- sulting from such development to: - Allow higher population densities to have easy access to employment centers, shopping areas, institutions of higher learning and other services. - Avoid conflict with and avoid intrusion into established single-family neighborhoods.. Assure compatibility of design with surrounding neighbor- hood units and in conformance with all applicable Housing and Zoning Codes. - Allow for transition zones from lower density and/or single-family units to higher intensity uses. lesion Encourage sensitive site and architectural design by: - Promoting successful integration of new housing within the surrounding area through appropriate height, density and design. - Minimizing any adverse environmental impact on adjacent Land uses. - Providing usable green space within the residential de- velopment. Ngiohborhood Stability Preserve the stability and quality of residential areas by: - Systema-tically and comprehensively enforcing the City's Code of Ordinances. - Restricting housing conversions to sites which are appro- priate due to the -structure and lot size and the type of surrounding land uses. - Providing public improvements which are sensitive to the individuality and character of existing neighborhoods. Emphasizing preservation and rehabilitation strategies while utilizing redevelopment and demolition -as strategies of "last resort".. Alilt s The following items have been identified by residents of District 10 as assets or positive elements in their neighbor- hoods. White certain items may not apply uniformly to the entire district, most have a general applicability and should be en- couraged to flourish not only where established, but also devel- oped in other areas wh-ich might benefit as a result. Three general categories of housing assets have been iden- tified as follows: Neishbohood 9hacisitr The neighborhoods of District 10 have "character". They are diverse in style and type of housing, age and ethnic mix of pop- ulation, as welt as including a wide variety of land uses. Yet these elements, combine, partly, through an active neighborhood organization, to tend interest and attractiveness which encour- ages stable neighborhoods. Items specifically mentioned which contribute include: 1. Diverse architectural styles. Z. Diverse land uses. 3. Diverse age and size of housing. 4. Mature trees. 5. "Safe" feeling environment. 6. Mixed age and ethnicity of population. T. Active neighborhood organization. Stratggigs tQ _ 10 y ag rs) The following strategies are supported as methods for -con- tinuing and/or fostering the aforementioned assets. 1. Suggort thg orgation an-d-/or conLiaug gxistgncg of_ neighborhood organizations_ These organizations provide the network through which information flows and implementation occurs. These organizations work to address neighborhood concerns, disseminate information, and focus neighborhood efforts by sponsoring any or all of the following: A. Monitor city budget process to assure, ade- quate funding of neighborhood concerns. B. An annual clean-up, paint. -ups fix -up cam- paign. C. Initiation of a Neighborhood Watch Program. D. Block parties. E. Promotion and education concerning weatherization, energy conservation, and use ' of alternative energy sources. F. Discussions with Ingham County Cooperative ' Extension Service concerning landscaping, soil testing, plant disease, etc. G. Talks by City staff persons about available ' housing programs. _ H. Establishment of neighborhood guidelines to provide consistent maintenance. I. Mork with City staff (Building Department) to provide technical- assistance and advice con- cerning minor home repair. J. Establish a neighborhood tool borrowing system to make expense -of home repair less. 2. Suggort sitg glan rgv_igH as an integral part of any new Zoning Ordinance for all zoning classifi- cations (other than A-1, B-1, or C-2). Support of this element will be useful in assurinc adequate coordination and/or separation of various uses while•permitting diversity. 3. Sugoort an aAeguate trgg glanting grogram_ =This strategy would include the purchase of appropriate trees and the funds for the manpower to plant them. At the time of planting, the resident should be notified of the type, care instructions Cwatering, fertilizing, etc.), and office to con- tact in case of problems or questions. This strategy is aimed at benefiting all, neighborhoods by providing a tree planting, replanting, and maintenance program to soften and enhance the neighborhoods{ visual appearance, and serve im- portant ecological functions. 11ighb2rh229 Convenience The close proximity of the neighborhoods in District 10 to a variety of goods and services and amenities makes the area at- tractive and convenient for residents. Elements specifically mentioned include convenience to: 1. Employment centers (i.e. MSU and the CBD) 2. Shopping areas (i.e. food, hardware, cleaners) 3. Professional services (i.e. doctors, dentists, lawyers) 4. Recreation, church, school and hospital facilities. 5. Major road bus systems. o. Michigan State University as a cultural, athletic and aca- demic resource center. Stratggigs (0 _ 10 Ygars) Most of the above elements will be addressed in more detail in other sections of the plan. They relate to housing be- cause their closeness and convenience make the neighborhoods in District 10 attractive. Therefore, the strategies nec- essary to maintain and enhance these elements must be sup ' ported. Refer to the Economic Development, Community Fa- cilities and Circuhation Sections of the plan for further elaboration. ' dousing Character ' In addition to the•convenience 'and positive attributes of the general neighborhood. residents in District.1.0 have also identified the following elements relating to the physical char- acter of the housing stock. ,Those specifically mentioned in- clude: 1. Houses vary in stylep type and construction materials. Many older homes are unique. 2. Approximately 80% of all houses are generally well- t maintained and were well constructed with solid basements. 3. Houses of different sizes :'are available within affordable rangesr increasing the percentages of owner -occupied units. and new families. Many, have the potential for rehabilita- tion and reinvestment. 4. Houses platted with small yards reduces amount of yard ' maintenance, 5. Generally houses seem to have good resale value. ' StrategieS {0 _ 10 Years) ' 1. Support grogramst fe4er_al_ statg and 1oca1_ providing_ financial assistance to ham g owners and%gr financial incgntiv_es for renters who COmglete minor regai_rs on_ thgir housing unit_ ' Federal and state pro rams (explained further -in . 9 ' Appendix A) aAre already available on a limited finan- cial basis. local revolving loan fund could also be established aimed at middle -income families for similar projects. However, state laws would have to be amended to provide.this assistance. 2. support a sva_ttere_ gxterior inspection prooram_ This strategy is useful primarily in areas where most_ of the housing is stan!Jar_d according to the 1981 Exte- rior Housing Survey (See map 19). In these areas exterior inspections would be scheduled at longer but ' regular intervals, as well as on a complaint basis. 3. Encourage an,4 support the formation of Ngighborhoo_q_ ' Housing Sgrv_icgs Programs wherg fgasibte_ Obtain the support and financial commitment of local tending institutions to establish the Neighborhood Housing Services Program. Work thrcuah the Planning Department and Mayor's office to accomplish this. ' It is recommended that the City use its power of de- posit to the advantage of this program and those Bice ' it. That is, if financial institutions will cooperate, the City will deposit their monies and make investments throuch those financial institutions and only those institutions. The NHS Program has practical applica- _r1i_ tion in neighborhoods where increased maintenance or ' rehabititation is needed for some housing units. - It �is suggested'_that once, the necessary financial com- mitments are obtained, a NHS demonstration program -be considered for application within the boundaries of appropriate neighborhood units. The NHS. program is a joint project sponsored by resi- dents of particular neighborhoods, the local government ' and financial institutions to stimulate maintenance and minor rehabilitation on housing units. The process is initiated at the neinhborhood level by the citizens themselves. NHS is primarily a self-help effort with emphasis on -strong c*iti.zen' participation and loans, not grants, for home. improvements. Investment in the area ' is stimulated by ""prioritized code enforcement" pro- vided by the City and neighborhood residents who stimulate investment through peer group pressure and a ' strong community organization. The City government supports the NHS process by helping select the areas to be served, providing code enforcement., making needed ' public improvements and by providing staff support during program development. Private financial insti- tutions underwrite the operating budget, serve on the NHS Board of Directors and commit to making conven- tional Loans in the neighborhood chosen for treatment. ' 4. Sugoort an Aii �a_lgs Dr.dinaneg_ This strategy is useful to assist in ;maintaining areas of sound housing as well, as upgrading others. The Or- dinance would require all residential units, at the time of sale, to be inspected by the Buitding Depart ' ment. Land contract sales shall be registered and in- .cluded in this program. All violations found to be immediately hazardous to: health and safety would have to be repaired Prior to occupancy by the new owners or tenants.., Other violations would have to be reported to the potential purchaser prior to closing. To finance the implementation of this program, fees which approximate the true costs would have to be charged by the Buitding Department. The setter would be- assessed the fee. Sugaort thg increasing of fees to grov_ijg thg mangowgr an-4 gguigmgn-t ngcessarY to gnforcg Piuiiding ancf Zoning Cogs_ ' 5. Crgate a Housing Sgrv_ices and Assistance Procram_ Responsibility for providing the public with a variety of information related to housing programs, financial assistance, technical assistance and design possibili- ties shouLd be assumed by an agency that would work ' closely with the City departments involved in adminis- tering housing programs. Such an agency could be public, quasi -public, or private. The first task for ' this agency would be to distribute pamphlets through neighborhoods where improvements may be needed. Available information should include, but not be lim- ited to the followings -53- Financiat'assistance programs that are available. The tax programs (federal, state and local) available that provide incentive for rehabilita- tion work. Design and Landscaping suggestions. The mortgage or financial alternatives available. City housing inspection services available and their cost. In addition, the following services could be provided: Provision of technical advice for home improve- ment. Development of a tool bank for use by citizens desiring to make their own home improvements. 5. Suggort consgrjjttign of ggssiblg historic areas using_ thg igcai historical s2gigty to assist in gv_aluating_ and sglgcting sitgs_ Such designations would serve to emphasize the history of an area and can serve to establish a positive iden- tity for an area. Once a site or neighborhood has been delineated, residents can determine the degree of in- volvement they wish to have in tech ni'cal and/or f inan- ciat programs for historic preservation. The City will encourage such efforts. 7. Sugpart gfforts to incrgasg oggn spacg for indiv_iduai rgsidgncgs where it dogs not intgrfere With maintaining gxisting dgnsitigs_ Creative lotting patterns or multiple use of existing alleys are potential strategies. 8. Supaort gfforts to gals an ordinance rgguiring all_ residgnti_al 4and contract sales in the City to bg re_ cordgd with the AssgssQrts.Officg_ This would be used by various -City departments in tracing ownership and responsibility for parcels within the City. EEHL m s The items listed below have been identified by residents and Planning staff as problems related to housing in District 10. Directly following each problem are strategies designed to ad- dress that problem. P R2ELEM 1 There is a lack of exterior housing maintenance in some areas of the district.. Approximately 21% of the units in Dis- trict 10 are in other than standard condition according to a 1981 Exterior Housing Condition Survey. This study suggests that. a portion of these units may be structurally deficient as well as in need of repair and maintenance. (See Map 20.) While many units are presently only in need of minor or cosmetic repairs, neglect of these items could certainly lead to more serious deterioration, which would be costly to repair. po MEtHArl�t9 FusE� G NO Strategies (0 - 10 years) The strategies to address housing maintenance can be grouped into categories of degree"depending upon the amount of de- terioration. Four basic classifications have been developed to address the situation. The categories are differentiated by the need to apply the strategies in more or less concen- trated manner. The categories include: A. Presgrv_ation - where housing is standard and neighbor- hoods well maintained. Code enforcement primarily on a complaint basis. B. Imgroyed Maintgnance where housing is standardp but is in need of cosmetic type treatment or minor repair. More frequent code enforcement would be applied. C.. Reha.bil,itation - where a significant number of housing units may be in ned of structural improvements requir- ing large investments of time and money. A few sub- standard or critical units may exist that could poten- tially be acquired by the City and removed. Concen- trated code enforcement would be appropriate. D. Potential Redev_eiogment - where substantial portions of the existing housing is in substandard or critical .condition and/or w-here residential use may not be the optimal -use of the property. In this case, entire blocks may bedemolished and t.he,land reused for new housing and/or for some other purpose. Presgrv_ation Strategies Approximately 79% of the housing in District 10 falls into the standard category. Since these units are already well maintained and are an asset to the communitys the strategies applied to these areas (see map 19) are those already out- lined in the assets section. Imgrov_gd MaintenanceLRghabilitation 1. DeXelog and Support an All Sales Q inance_ (See Assets Strategy III.4) requiring inspection at time of sale and occupancy only after repair of any items deemed to be immediately hazardous to health and safety. 2.. Support amgndm it s to the rental inspection ordinance_ to include onand two (2) family rgsidgntiai_ units__ This would require ail rental properties to be registered with the Building Department. An incentive program for landlords (possibly reducing the fee for the inspection if a property remains in good repair upon each bi-annual visit) should be instituted. The cost of the inspections would be covered by fees gen- erated and penalties assessed for not registering units. Penalties assessed for not complying with code violations would also be earmarked for this program. -56- 3. 1nc29r12g the use of the Housing f22rov_g2ent Program tfifP)_ to provide low• interest loans for the rehabili- tation of home owner -occupied units. tSee Appendix A.)' 4. Sugaort tthg dgv_g'togmgnt of a coopgrativ_e grogram with the State [neray Offic_g, or local utility comgany, to Son. energy audits and dissgmiNnato in,ormation con_ cgrning wgathgri=ation_ 5. Encourage the dgv_glopment of i!.gighborhood Maintgnancg_ Guuja.Lings__ These guidelines would be developed cooperativety between the neighborhood, Planning staff, and Building Department.- The guidelines would provide general suggestions for maintenance and,upkeep of res identiat properties.. The ori.ginat promotion of guide tines in any neighborhood would be primarily the re- sponsibility of the neighborhood association -with un- derst.anding that it is done in the spirit o.f mutual cooperation and.mutual benefit. 6. Plan annual gLtgrior code inspen ctios to be performed by the Lansing Planning and Building Departments with adequate manpower, in areas deemed other than standard according to the 1981 Exterior' Housing Survey. 7. Sugport creation of a Mechanism to grov_idg a low in_ te1gst loan grogram for housing rehabilitation on a City-wide basis. Under this approach, a Low interest loan poo.t would be established available to City resi- dents for the purpose of doing maj,o..r maintenance and/or rehabilitation. Loan. interest would be determined on a sliding scale and initial funding could potentially come from the sate of tax exempt bonds, the State Housing Authority, or a federal grant to the City. 8. Support federal, statg and local programs that groyide_ financial assistance to home ownerand/or financial- and/financial_ incgntiv_gs fof rgntgrs rho complete minor rggairs.on_ their housing unit. Federal and state programs (ex- plained further in ,Appendix Y) are already available on a limited. basis. A Local revolving loan fund could also be established aimed at middle income families for similar•prajects. However, state laws would have to be amended t.o provide this assistance. 9. Support Lggislati_vg changes that wQuicd allow the munio cipal bonding goner and money from the ggngral fund to bg glad in housing rehabilitation programs_ At present, the. City must rely on money distributed by the Federal or State government to finance housing reha- bilitation programs. With proper safeguards, sate of municipal bonds might be an excellent alternative. 10. Encourage code compliance and home maintenance through_ tax rebates and tax incgnti_vgs_ Presently here are.few incentives for property owners to maintain their prop- erty. Research should be done to determine•what re- bates or other incentives might be offered to persons attempting to improve or rehabilitate housing with private funds. -57- 11. Support ngighborhood cJIlan_up,•fix-up_-Qaint_ug bays_ These would be sponsored in conjunction with the , neighborhood association, and City Public Service De-- partment. 12. Support an Urban HQmestgabing Program. The City would assist by i denti fyi ng potentia l units, providing tech- nical assistancep and assisting applicants to secure ' rehabilitation fundina. 13. Support gstablishment of a 1221 anb paint bank which would also include development of and access to a labor bartering servicep (See Asset Strategy III.5) either through a Housing Assistance Program or indivi'duat neighborhood organizations. Rebev_ei2amgnt Redeveloping land now used for residential purposes in, Dis- trict 10 would involve one of the following principles: ' 1. Removal of existing dwelling units to replace them with dwelling units arranged in a more effective and/or ef- ficient manner. 2. Removal of existing dwelling units to provide open space in the form of parks and/or bufferi"ng areas be- tween more intensive non-residential land uses and residential uses. 3. Removal. of existing dwelling units to provide expansion space for non-residential land uses and/oor to modify or remove existing conflicts. 4. Removal of non-residential uses to provide space for residential units. This is mainly a strategy to re- place nonconforming uses.. Ngw }iausing Dev_gioQmant Encourage new.housing development to proceed according to City-wide and area -wide policies. Develcp a housing plan that will help meet housing needs and reflect market demand. (See the Land Use Section of this plan.) This is intended to offer the housing industry some flexibility in project choice, location, and scope of development. At the same timep the intent is to coordinate housing construction at a City-wide and area -aide level to minimize land use con- flicts. Further, these policies were developed to keep housing construction in step with the development of commu- nity facilities, utility systems and circulation networks. (See Map 21.) P R22LEM 2 There is a lack of concentrated code enforcement in many neighborhoods which allows individual units to decrease the overall attractiveness of an area. Illegal conversion of singte-family units to higher density structures is seen as one of the major problems. Stcatgaigs (0 - 10 years) -58- 1. a Sd1 , .—It ..wswr. wur�et ay.a�..[MI Mal M t� N V L. LJ LJ . SaGWroJ U I __j __J 1-J U 1_J ' J 09 ORCHARD If to uN ' SEE ic¢nwoov • a l[E� 2 a F. US�t1E F a Z a EA�LEe ®a ❑ �CM4 ®C�aDOaa a � Kale t00 � ©� � � a a a � a �� � ❑ A cu t�a�a❑ c � a p �o A� ao t, . ❑ a as _. I AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT M AS HOUSING ® AS NON RESIDENTIAL C! FOR DEVELOPMENT District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN 1. Utilize thg computer when all rgntai units are regis_ tared to provide a system by which all code inspectors (building, zoning, public services etc.) can. enter and cross reference their data with the Assessor7s records. This should provide a much faster method for pinpointing potential. violations. 2. Support thg provision of funds .for adeguatg manpowgr_ and gguioment_ 3. Support the All Sages Drdinance_ 4. Support gxQansion of thg rental housing inspection or_ .inancg as outlined in Problem 1, Strategy 2. , 5. Support an 21dinancg whicti rgguirgs the registration of all land contract saigs_ ' Eflg LEM 3 Vacant and boarded homes are scattered through District 10. ' Vacant homes are a source of visual potiution and may be a hazard ' to the surrounding neighborhood. Strategies CO - 10 years) 1. Lhe 221.qnliat for establishina a _homesteading_ concgQt___ , 2. Sglecti_vgty acguirg and demolish vacant structurgs as a last resort only when rehabilitation through homesteading or some other method is not possible., or has not produced results. PROBLEM 4 A lack of appropriate tools and./or training prevents many homeowners and landlords or tenants from repairing or improving their properties. Strategies CO - 10 years) ' 1. Coordinate gfforts bgtween a Housing Assistance Prooram I and indv_iduaieig nhborhood programs to hold training_ seminars for interested persons., and to develop a com- prehensive tool and labor bartering service. PROBLEM s Many owners perceive that any improvement or repair to their t property will result in increased taxes. Subsequentty, they feel they have no incentive to be "first on the block- to improve their homes. Stragtgcies (0 - 10 years) 1. Dev_elop gducational programs utili.Zing the Assessors_ office to dispel perceptions regarding home improve- ment . 2. Work with neighborhood organ�ations to disseminate_ nf' iormation and to encourage home improvement measures: _cn P R LE9 6 Commercial,'office and other non-residential uses intrude into neighborhood housing areas. District 10 is one of the older and more developed areas of the City. Hence when non-residential uses expand, they have few options, usually to purchase sur- rounding housing units then either demolish or convert the units. Also when the business uses originally establish along Michigan Avenue and other major streets, customers came from nearby areas and there were fewer automobiles. Parking has become an in- creasing problem. Lots have expanded into residential areas. See Circulation and Economic Development Sections for additional strategies regarding this problem. Lots have expanded into res- idential areas. See Circulation artd Economic Development Sec- tions for additional strategies regarding this problem. These uses have been established usually without the benefit of screening, buffering or fencing, which would offer protection to adjacent hou.sing.units. Stratggies (0 - 10 years) 1. Ut i l i za thg 1 ands2agg, scr egn_i ng, And buffgri ng a rdi _ nancg on developments established since December, 1979. 2. Sug22MI a new Zoning ordinancg which wiLL reguirg site_ plan rav_igw in almost ail zoning districts in an at- tempt to assure the compatibility (of new development) or at least adequate separation of uses (of existing development). E RRRL IM 7 A lack of adequate yard maintenance and landscaping. A yard cover,(grass or some other plant material) has not been provided makina for an unkempt, barren appearance. Likewise, in some areas on residential lots, the weeds and undergrowth have been allowed to grow to the point where a jungle -like, unattended ap- pearance occurs. Debris, trash and other junk items detract from the overall appearance of the neighborhood. Stratggies (0 10 years) 1 '. 2. 3. 4. Cniorcg junk yard_ front rand Barking and fgncg ordi_ nance with adequate manpower in the Planning Depart- ment. Cnforcg buitding codas regardina rash and seeds with_ adeguate parsonngl_ Work with City Forgliaj to assure that areas with tregs in the R_D_W. be provided with maintenance and/or rg_ 21acgmgnt__ Utilizg thg neighborhood guidelines outlined- prgv_ipUl. y to assist in roviding for consistgnU of maintgnancg_ 5. Prgv_ide strggt sweeping at re autar intarv_als and leaf pick-up service in the Fall and early Spring. P RURLI $ -61- Housing at varying densities in close proximity without ad- equate transition spaces. This situation is not necessarily detrimental except that insufficient care is sometimes taken to screen the more unsightly elements (i.e. trash binsp parking lotss etc.) and to assure adequate pedestrian circulation. 2trate2ie5 CO - 10 years,) 1. Rgcommgnd site plan review as a rgguirgmgnt of all zoning classifications prior to construction 2. Assure that affgctgd neighborhood organilations have an oggQrtunity to comment_ 3. Investioate 2Q1ential for working coopgrativ_AY. With_ thg School District and/or local merchants to bgfray_ 9-2111 of specific ggoj,gcts Ci�.g_ foot paths) which may_ bg pr000sgb_ 4. �nforcg Landscagg, scrgeaino and buff_ging ordinances. 5. Reguirg fgncing and/or scrggning around dumostgrs_ Placement of dumpsters should attempt to be inconspicuous. E22 LEM 9 Too many housing units in District 10 have been removed without other units being constructed to replace them. This trend has begun to eroae the residential areas and increase intrusion from other uses. Stratggigs (1 - 10 years) 1. Work with dgv_gloQgrs to i ncrgasg the sup211 of housing_ stock by providing technical assistance support when seeking funds. Where applicablep provide monetary as- sistance,v if neededv upon completion of a comprehensive Cost/Benefit Analysis. Stipulations and guarantees should be attached to the funds Loaned which will in- sure wise management and adequate return on the in- vestment. 2. Strongly support the construction of morg muitiolg_ housing units within walking distance of dw ontown_ These developers would also be encouraged to provide other services and amenities on site. PRD9E�M 10 Many older homes are not eneray efficient. The price of utility service can be a factor in conver.tina a house into mul- tiple units, especially if owners have a limited or fixed income. Stratggigs C1 - 10 years) 1. Continue to support weatherization and winterization_ grograms provided in the Lansing area (i.e. Capital Area Community Services) for low income families and senior citizens. -62- i • 2. Work with indiv_iduai Uti tit igs to conduct energy• gg t t and to provide methods fat, financing en ray efficient improv_gmgnts for customgrs_ PROBLEM 11 Public housing units located in District 10 have been con- centrated, many times on substandard. lots and constructed with materials and designed such.that th,e units do not blend with surrounding units. Strategies CO 10 years) 1. Assure compatibility of design .with surrounding ngiah_ b_orhood units and in conformance with all applicable Housing and Zoning Codes. 2. Utilize funds tg reh_abi�litate existing housing units prior to seeking funds to construct new units. 3. Assure that sites selected for public housing are_ ggually dispersed throughout the - City_ PROBLEM 12 Noise in residential areas is a problem. While a portion of the noise comes from external sources (i.e.. trucks, cars, non- residential uses) , a portion also eliminates from the residen- tial dwellings (i.e. loud stereo, dogs, loud parties). Strategies (0 - 10 years) 1. Support the dgv_gleQmgnt of a noise grcdinance which Limits the decibels of noise which will be permitted in different land use classifications. PROBLEM 13 Tenants and landlords lack information regarding their re- spective rights and responsibilities regarding house and yard maintenance and repair. Strategies CO - 10 years) 1. Work through a Housing Assistance Program to educate_ both landlords arld tenants_ The forum for such commu- nication can be the local neighborhood association.. PROBLEM 14 Narrow and/or short lots can be a problem when no outdoor active or passive space is available. Narrow lots can also be a problem when houses are so close together as to be a fire hazard. Strategies (0 - 10 years) 1. Work with the Plannina and building departments to identify possible sites where this is a problem_ De pending on the existing surrounding uses, determine methods by 4hich additional space can a provided', avoiding removal of existing units, except in extenu- atina circumstances Ci.e. physical danger of collapse•). PROBLEM 15 There are many housing units in District # 10 within the 100 year flood plain. When river flooding occurs, structual damage to many units results. In aodition to river flooding, this area also has severe limitations to its sewer capacity also resulting in basement flooding. Obviously, this is not only a problem related to housing, and is therefore dealt with, in its various aspects, in other parts of this plan as well (see Appendix VI). However, as it relates to housing, the fallowing strategies are recommended: strategias 10 - 10 years) 1. Decrease the 100 year flood plain by mitigating mea- sures designed to flood proof the area. 2. Recommend portions of Urbandale as a target area for housina rehabilitation funds as well as funds for new construction. 3. Work with the neighborhood organization to be estab- lished as a part of this recommendation (see Appendix VI) to organize clean up and beautification activities. 4. Follow the recommended land use for the area as out- lined in Maps 31 and 33. 5. Work with realtors to encourage potential resident buyers, not investors to purchase the existing single family homes in the area. -64- CIRCULATION & PARKING "Ram, flo The circutatiaw and movement' -of-peoptes goods and services are vital to the effective op'er.ation of --urban areas: District 10 h4,s-'the etements:.necessary to provide a coordi- nated and ` respons i v-�' ci rcutati on '�ystes. It sbou.td be noted that this system in6iudes; autosobites,.ybikesp buses and pedestrians. This section -first identifies'those potici" which, at the ' area levetp mitt serve as guideti:de•s for :deve topivent. The second e't6ment mitt besto='utilize the..Circutation Poti- cies to est.abtish.:and implement' �sieategies to aidVr=ess both assets and probt ems' �i n District 10. vAHT AREA Q4LL CIRCULAT.ON Transport at ion SYsI&m Promote the development of asafev balanced and wett- maintained transportation,s.ystem ithich: Protects: estabtishg6 resi dent-i a t neighborhoods Accommodates all Types of transportation Minimizes any a0ve"rse sociaVand environmental impacts ' during the-plapn.Ings determination of tocati onp and construction pha•s.es resutti,ng from the construction and/or reconstruction of any segment of the transpor- tat'ibn system. :r Sig ysLjA ' Support the maintenance and"improvement af-•the street system, byl ' - Surfacing unpaved Lstreets� 'and a.tleys Providing adequate-. curb and gutter along att streets with multi -'purpose ram:p�i where necessary to provide accES- sibitity for the handicapped and., non -motorized. vehictes Reviewing the design.. of principal arterials to --insure efficient movement of traffic. Support devetopment'of a street system wthich recognizes the ' integrity of residential neighborhoods�by3 - Designating and: strietty enforcing truck routes - throughout the city - Des ignat ing'�`hocat streets, where through or non=tocat traffic is discouraged ' - Designing major street improvements to -minimize impacts on adjacent residential areas. ' Parking and 'L4mdi ng Facitities CC i serve ' Provide adequate, parking and taading facaitt es to a ve the needs of business uses with the. Northeast- Area by-. - Apptyi ng appropriate zoning code 'requi resents to. new, converted and, .rehabititated business uses ' - Expanding, where necessary, existing parking and toading facit.ities through both: public and private effortsm, provided that such expansion is. not '.detri- ' sentat to adjacent, residentiat -neighborhoods Encourage efficient use of parl*ing-f.aciiities'by: ' z. Developing•jan? effective si4n system,= Locating p4�1�ing facilities"in tocaaions'appropriate to •uses served Designatiugriexisting: periphery parking tots as commuter €ots for S. tting :persons -to the Centrat Business , Districts pkbvide-d there is direct access to the major street system Support Tilproi wed=des-ign 'and- ma-inten'ance.: of Parking and ' loading- f ac4 t i ti'eit 'by l - Ut i Uzi ng•Y*th.e' ,Ci ty's b.df f er i ng' and -scr eeni ng,, ordi nance Separating,Loading and .detiverj *hreas from parking areas as-Kefu:.as; pedestrian' and traffic circulation routes. ,Pubtic Transuoirtation Encourage. a.nd- support a safe,'eff.ic*ient and .e.ffective public transportation 'system by: - IdentifyUg' present and potentiai:�users in'�the Northeast Area- - Expanding routes, improving frequency of service and, ' increasing -bus scheduting " - Supporting continued: development of transpa.r.tation ser- vices to the etderli- and- handicapped by mak+i'ng the system - as respansive .and:.'accessibte as poss.ibte - Designing and toc bfng•;••bus stops.and s-bette-rs so as to k#romotpasen_.safety.'and cnvniehc,eprevent crime,-ado'g' Deveioptr4,an' e#;fectr3ye sign system to inform potential"'.., riders • '� y _ - Supporting;:'coord :nation of the systew: through devetoping.:.a ' connection" bow*een att modes of 4r-ansportition Atternate Transportation ' Encourage and support safe*°:-effi:lmient and effective energy - conserving transportation* alternatives.: (i.e.:car• pools,;. van , pootsp ride -sharing, etc.) -by:. - Identifying po#entiat users in th.e Northeast:•Area ' Designing, and 'locating shelters sa as to prevent crime and promote passenger safety andreonvenience Work with employers and~ emptoyees_,^to estabti.sir and devetop such transportation atternatives-- - Offer incentives where possibte , Non -Motorized Transportation - -66- ' Encourage the usea,of. bicyctes for bath commuting and rec- reationo, wii i' An�empha is'.on safe y byi _-.. Supporthe.acanstructi�ox, and ..raintenance of separate bike paths forcommuti.ng Supporting th�er continued Aeveto-pment a'f the 7hikinglbiking ways along ,th .-,,r,iver systeem Improving, the, �Present system of ,bike routes - Connecting- aaior faciiitiies .and -activity centers In the Northeast *Aii} other centers usi!'ng an integrated bi cycte,� syst-em - Providing adequate and secure.bicycte storage at appro- priate' -act ivity centers "and b.u• ldings Design.-i.ng. str°eets and bii:dgps'..to accommodate bicycles Improve"andsexpatid:� the pedestrian circattation system by# - Promdtf:ni' the, Iiseparati oe: 'of pedestrian and 4'•ehi cut at, traf..f,.•ic -i'n vapous activity ea�ters - Promoting effective sign.s-'and"`•signattzation which iioutd give pedestrians the right; of 'gray intdesignated. zones - Designing atternative si^dewa.tk patterns through the internat port-ifons of residentiat blocks as part; of an integrated sys"tem of Links."to various neighborhood and community activity centers - Insuring adequate sidewatk•maintenance -67- CIRCULATION IFS The fottowina items have been listed by residents of ais- trict 10 as positive elements of the transportation system on the East side. 0 1. ResiS[gntil, Streets .ubich are curved, well - landscaped With trees., : and/or bdutevards, have tow tr. arffic' votuaes• and. speeds,= are assets to the 'con ni ty. lExampl-ep inctuidel K.i pt ing, Linden; Oros, N: Hayford. N. tia�gnalial. 2.. Maior- Strggt :.,,which are Joide,' $.t%aight. wet t landscaped, h•4ve timed 'street,"i-• ghts which permit orderkN traffic ftow,'•have` no parking and' timited access, are assets` which allow through :traffJ& to move in wgtt-organ'ked patterns. CEci%aptes include:>at teast.#portions of -Kata"mazoos:zrrPennsytvani a, Stag i naw and Cedar/Varch)'4111", Public Itansporkation for east/vest travel is frequent. and-, onvenient. Riding the bus etiminates= dq%:Wing in the w4nter, as, wei't as tocat i ng• al'parking ng space" at MSU or, i n downtown. 4. _4gstrian et is aided in some areas by the provision>..of adequate sidewalks to major activity centers., Strategies (0-10 year,!,), t •< The identif•ied-'str.ategies can :generatty,• be applied to all of the assets untess' o-06rwise. speciffed. 1. Imptement the street classification system with appropriate design 'standards."classify.ing each street according to a desired ,function. When at.t streets have been so classified, any streeet improvements wo:utd be made in keeping with the design'criterfa `specified. for that road-. 2. utilize' a�cooperative treeiand"landscape piantVng and reptantino progrran along �-:he' public rights of -`way to improve the general appearance ato.ng,` roadways. -' Adjacent businesses and/or- residents - shoutd be.A nvotvsd in.-,=t.he care and main- tenance of the trees. 3. Continue to support a policy Which encourages residenti-.at plats and replats_ to be designed with4 non -grid street pattern: 4. Support" a poticyj of- .encouragi.ng new developmett and rede- velopment!'to maximize setbacks at intersections for sight distance.`' 5. Stronjty support the enforcement of the Landscape, screening and buffering ordinance. 6. Adopt.a stringent policy of..limiting curb cuts. along prin cipat and minor arterial s,treets,. espec-iatly Jn strip com- merciat areas. The policy xoutd establish a•.'standard ratio of curb cuts to linear feet of street'. frontage.. It•s major V. -Unctions- wou td.-be to. improve traffic f low o-4major streets and to ilfniwizW i'nternat traffic conflicts and congestion co within parking- tots.,. i. Devetop'a syster:for sidey'al Zco,nstruction repair and re.- .pAaceeerit on a'.-,tsystematic tia is. fSee, Pubi a 5erv- ce .Section`''for furI`her detaitsA 8. Work cooperati*ely with CATA to improve, and expand -"their services by: A. Assuring adequate avenues, for ih.put by -citizens are avattable.- 8. Cont aui ng t:a upgrade training and 4 ri ver education. C. Cont' ."'ui ng -•tv.. develop p:ronoti ons ''and i of oreat ion` to it eneo'age• adctitional ril, ership. D. Assuring''ttFat 'the syste:o identsf•ies-Nand is . responsiwe, �'to the needs:"of p•res6nt%�'and potential` riders. V O MAJOR STREETS — TIMED LIGHTS, GOOD TRAFFIC FLOW WIDE, STRAIGHT STRAIGHT STREETS WITH LIMITED ACCESS AND NO PARKING Sao a Yb row naps r .ANfmc Ruw.H6 p(a.a1.KMf Jaa91 • L---0 u u - r'PGWAY • u LJ .—.i "ur--J L=u v A-, I r.m r-1 r--- ATTRACTIVE BOULEVARD WAANDSCAPING MI�MCA Vim[ ❑ ❑ RR ECi ❑ ❑ KAIA• A700 C C] HIQfOW p GCCO BEMEHT a ED ul!Hut RDULJLJLJLJ .a�� ❑ nano❑ �nnA❑ ❑ ❑❑ CLIMAX ❑ ❑ CnACHA MENK:9 �❑❑ a �sH ❑❑❑❑ WA �\ ARkv1EW ❑❑❑❑ a cku19 911 I SOME OF THE ATTRACTIVE RESIDENTIAL STREETS LOW VOLUMES & SPEEDS GOOD EAST/WEST TRAVEL BY BUS FREOUENT & CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION ASSETS District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN WIP-1 Identified on the subsequent pages are'probtems delineated by residents` and staff- related to circutation :in* and around Dis- trict 810. ' Many -of..-,thew strategies can be app tied general ty as weft as specificatty3to an individual street. PROBLEM JL There are many streets i n` �i strict' `10 yherb' i aprgvemen are needed..' Betow""4re tirited most the streets"s`Ahe type of p�ob- teos and the strategies for add'ressing specif i&.= issues'. A. MjSAh r - Iras 4K.Yex remety.: i h traffic volunev• many intersecting streeks' curb pr+otftitions and c"' flicting turning, aovefie nts. rirucks an(V cars use through movement tanes-'for toad'ing ai..W untoadin! to 'service the commer- ciat establish-mentsv; especiatty ;where no, rear- at't•ery exists.; ConsequenVtys frequent-. bottlenecks" occury reducing'sight distan ces and di srppting traff ie .f_i<o.w. Strategies (0-10!years). 1. Initiates CooP'tete. and Anptement -a comp_rshensive indepth study of 'cireutation on the.:,*East 'Si de".= East/west and nortW/south-, ac$..ess watt.have,••�to be discussed and strategies to assure adeg4ate planning '#or future carcutation'and par king'•d•emands•-provd-ded. White' th•is"study cannot be co-opteted °Othin the.-eontext of the Master-Ptans certain guiddetines are reconaended here$ A. Any nvrt•h/south- access pF;robtems must -:,not be- sotved by the Clemens Auretius, . Woo-d extenfsi'ons or by divert- ing traffic- to Main Street. B. No atternatives for improving acces,s:to existing ' butinesses•ti.e. parking tots) shvutd disrupt exist- i rtg' �eighborfioods. - C. No alternatives for improving on .street.,ri.reutation z should --.intrude upbr -the. integrityii':,of a�:jacent neigh- borhoods. tk;, D. Any improvements to parking f ac i t.tt i es for• :non- residentiat =uses shatt' provide adequate scFeeni ng ' and buffering: 2. Work- with 'cooaerciai estabtish'ment too A. Ma.xinize utiti zati'on of existin -str ., - g Qf# eel parking and loading zones. B. Encourage atterrnatives to motor vehictes (mass transits bikes, vatki ngs;q etc.) where pracfi ca t. C. Where possible- have--,detiveries scheduted for non -peak drive periods , ,prior;to 13130.'a.n..and .between 1130- 4130 p.m.) i n s"nstanQes .where,.'such activity r*quires double 'parking:. or creates. a battteneck in the:: " comoerciat est'abtishaentss park;T'ng tot. ; -71- D. Devetop off-street .;parking and toadi ng _t:oneiv"' ,hefe poss3bte and desirabte, fq.r commerciat estabtillhaents �- 1. Curretty;irequire: deti'very vehicles to doubte 'park.' 2. Requsrre'69tivery. vehictes to block --access "to or in" the estiibtisheentls parki,4, tot. ' 3. Rely Zn-street= parkin.g;,et intersections •which ti.mits�igfit distances at such.,i:'ntelrsections. ' E. Remove on -street;•: parki ng at i ntersec'ti ons " wi th inadequate: sight,.distances. F. Enforce,,ban on -doubts parking"by det very vehi'cCes. when comme.reiat establishments -tiav0° devetdped adequate off- ' street•parking and tbading"facitities.. 3. Remove.parki6i- on -street near`.intersections- to -,increase sight.ra'istanc•es. ---This strati"`.y'*comb ;ned .4ith prohibiting toading during`.:peak hourso should prv'vid•e•• adequate sight- distances, at: most infer'sections. ' 7hi s sh©u#d be encouraged-im;canlunction .xith: providing:'alternitive off- street parking and, toadi ng.�for; i ndivi�dua't businesses. o,. ..r 4. Improve the MichiganlPennsyl'7 nia intersection to peralt heft .turns in att d-irectiins. • Implement`ation wouid re:duce the traffic votumes on surraunding',streets, thereby decreasing the number of~ potenti-al coaft;ict points. 5. Recommend - retaining the curb ,protrusions since -they are designed io s 6w. traffic.:='andaid pioestrians. liawevery further `study should•° be conducted tp-' det erm rye i' f any more r should be rema9ed. b. Imptement a singto street.' ctassi.fication- systa* for use by ' the Pubtic Servieb Departmentp Boaed of-t hater and Lights P anning':Departeent, and ': other governmentat agencies in designing-. r'edesi-gni ngr ®a_i ntai ni,ngv ' tighti ngv and regul at- r ing traffic. See' Appendjx II. 7. Mork- with Sparrow, Hospit:atV. the adl6jaing medicat' faci titie's and otter tarrg.9 �act.ivity. centers atong-` Michigan tot i. Identify their, fut'ure•-parking- an4`-traffic,,40*4'nand3 2. Identify .existing_ parkin^ iresourress 3. Ptan 'accor'dingty 4o,.assume--coapatjbi t�ity ii.h. surroundi6g, resid"entiat 'development. B. E.OnsYnf a - ids general ty feLit to be adequate. However, deteriorates! curb -and the' concrete wedi an detract from the overact appearani=ee Strateaies CO-10 years) 1. Remove the concrete median froa the Chessie Raitroad to Linden Grove and instati . tefl-turn Lane at Nichigan Ave. 7 2-• �. This action should be accow anied-b the instattation-of, a R Y ' green arrow •phbme in att four, directions at Michigan to Penns ylvaniav';'apid the stripp:ifng of- bike path on the east side o f Pennsytii'�rani a Avenue: - rZ. Upon instattarion ::of the new signa.t and provision of left turn tanesp shoutd.subsequen.t. traffic. studies s.titt indicate substantial "b-teed, oft,'' -cut-through traffic on . surroundi ng residentfata°street--s, additionst-measures to rein -amaze this non.-tocaf tr:affic,:should be :instituted. C. Aurerius Roadatemens Str&at is seen as a problem. because of the amdu'nt .and speed of �-traffic which funnels. from a four; tAT, Diane to a tv.o (23 tone facility. • It atsoa::At'ttacts through:'-traff ir= Ito a residential ' neighb6AAood. The spee 41 and amount of traffic atsomakes - ..difficutt for" residents to back out of 'their driveways. Strategie2 C0-10 .ye:ars3-.". 1. Reduce the wi -of the four -vane Aurwti us Road to two tanes,''ad4-s1-`"@'a:tks- and bike.Aanes separated .,by a curb from the. siree : In the s hors' terra, when the =improved two Vane'seig,aent, of Aurelius Road is co.mpteted between Jott-y' Road` and4'Xt. Hope IAvenue'', that'te.mporary- appara- tus sisuiatin§�,5, two. tane roa ay be -Tns' tatted• on the portion' at--Aurat'ius between H,t Hope and Etizabe'th• Sty.. to detersinel-the most feasibte`'metho-ds for reducing the roadway to two vanes pernanentty. Z. Change' the. Tr.i-County Regiona ='Ptanni•ng! Comai,ssiones Urban Syst$ms .project plan ®rp to restive-• references to the completion `of the Aureti•ets Road/Ctemens/,Wood Street--'.' Extension. D. Katamazoo Siree =- has- seve ,.btind sports with i ntersect'3ng s#teats Atso the tar�ohi biti on•'- f teft turns- :frog- eastbound•-Katamazoo-'tit:n:orthbourid• Penns ytvani a. " tight ' do not seen':; to be property synchronized. Stratecigl (0-10 ywars) y 1. investigate w,ithr 'the Traffic- Oepirtmenti appropriate measures for• tinimi-zing the:: conffict potentfai with inter- secting street s C-2) reaov.ing 'inn teft turn"};`at the Pennsyivania/Xaiamazoo Intersection; and (33.atte®pting to better syncbronnize tights. Z. investigate appropriate placement for a bike path along Kalamazoo. E. Saginaw Street - has very high volumes of traffic which tr.avets at 35 .- 60 MPH.— Vehictes must stow substaintiatty-ro turn at intersecting residentiat streets, causing conflicts and ia<peding -ssooth traffic ftow. Strategies (0-10: years) 1. Wfi ,en approaches bj► .ioundi ng the corners v,Vtb i ntersecti ng _71 residents:at streets t'ar permi#>;;vehit't61. t'o • execute: the' turn more--. eaefty. Th`U%-.. tegy utd ntojnctude t#6 removat. of St�'uCureS:.: a,r •. 2. This piobtem r;&OA4 atso-• be ',recommended ''as an item to be studied by th_`rra-f�€ic DiviS4an to 'det ere's ne' other mitigat- ing "measures.. F. Main 'Street - hark several confusing and :compticated intersections (with';Votmes and Aurkius) as Dett as subs#..ant%a•t `asounts'� f traffic. F`kidents also indicate that: many `.trucks- use 'Main Street- as"'a • cut-through'i•from Auretsus. to'PennsytVania to avoid._tw rai troad•', underpass on P.enns"yania. Stratei bas (0-10 years) i. Work with the ''Can-R`ait corpor4 lion; to instatt':a rai troa:d' crossing; gate at f=the Mai n-Ft-otmiiii, taitroad -inte'rsection. 2. Work wi`t6 Traffi.0 Division to i4prove si gns!,Vit the area tpartiicutarty Main/Notme-s). 3. High.ijr recpmmenq�-that Main Street%be k.ept� off of the truck' ro(tes- ma#Y , and attow • 'Sprig Road• p-ermi ts. to to bus i nets- on 44i n Street onty. G. Jerome .`:Street. is a malor. thoro'ugfifare `around Sparrow Hosojlat and- also servi-ces the Eastern/ ` ;x Pattengit# 54hoot Comptex. The''speatl and votume: of traffi..c 's.{.excessive. Probtems .are compounded by peraitting''¢n-street pariCing on atternating sides of- Jeroltee�, Pedestrf'ans bound'for Other the' hospitat or schoot•: comptex:,add- further" conflicts. i Atthough temporary 4n nature,- 'the,construction around Sparrow 'compticates the situation. Strategies- C0-10 years) 1. Strongly "recom■end initiation of the',tr'affic circutatti'on and parking, st-udy in the .'Mjc higan Ayenue.Carri-dor,- as' recomm•oded in Probtem 1s Strategy A-1. 2. Bork faith Sparrow 'to •devetop;a:parking ptan a .ceptabte to the hospitatsr the• r.es�ideAts:'and the C4ty, as welt as potential- melds• for isptementation"O 3. Investigate with the Traffic, •Department;` other measures for reducing traffic confiiats'. atong tbe- tengt,h of Jerome °O .e.v intersection,of:Narshatt and J®rome3. K. Y� an Rn ums - both receive -.excessive amounts of traf#.ic pr sra a y =r. esutti,ng frae the haspit at . Sae:e drivers.•betieve they can reach Sag;i-n-aw from these r V' streets.: Strateiif4s t0-`10 years) 1. Inctude'tnese streets, in the parkinglcrcutation study= for Sparrow Hospital. -74- 2. Study the present signs to determine If they-- provide adequate direction and i nforiaat-i on to motorists. I- F trust E3..ClLi taw" mad st her n2r. 1s bg itn K ai&m_qznoJMii ch39a1Ss91pa1 These streets attract non —local traffic cutting through between major east/west streets. Straattggigl (0-10 years) 1. Include this problem. as' an etemerat of *th'e" Mi-ch:igan Avenue Corridor Circulation and Parking Study. 2. Mork with Traffic Department to study individual prob#ens and develop solutions. Pro g! J0Jtgrsecti2ns There are many intersections which deserve study and treat- ment in District 10, The primary strategy in most -'cases, is to study the problem in conjunction with the Traffic Department, Planning Department and citizens to delineate solutions. Therefores listed below are those intersections to which this general strategy can be applied! A. Hotmes/Main - confusing; no sight distances. B. Hotmes/Michigan - jog in Holmes - difficul't to negotiate. ' C. Michigan/Pennsylvania - no left turn should be removed new signalization and stripping installed. (See Probten 1, Strategy A.1 and A.4). D. Jerome/Ctemens —high volume of traffic on both streets - may require a light. E. Vine/Rumsey motorists not given adequate information about right-of-way. F. AureliuslMain - lacks sight distance, tight curve from. southbound Aurelius to eastbound Main. G. Michigan/Lathrop - light not actuated in afternoon rush difficult to access Michigan Avenue. The signal should remain actuated until 6100 p.m. H. Michigan/Daher Intersecting Streets - limited sight distance (due. to truck loading and parking) and diffi- culty merging. I. Saginaw/Other Intersecting Streets - traffic slowing to turn onto residential streets impedes flow as does stow traffic pulling out from side streets. Merging is difficult. 0 J. Main/I-496/Pennsylvania - too many conflicting move- ments. Long Lines for Left -turn movements causes tie ups• -75 K. Clemens/Kalamazoo - tight turning radii. ' L. Jones/Kalamazoo - lacks sight. distance. M.' Ka-lanazoo/Pennsylvania - no Left turn sign; restricts r movement on the arterials and forces vehictes onto residential streets. , Cut -through traffic on the residential streets around the r Pennsylvania Avenue/Michigan Avenue intersection, around Sparrow Hospital and between major east/west streets is a serious prob ' l ea. Jtrategy l0-Z years) 1. Utitize the strategies outlined in Probrtem 1.A, 1-6. eH.QLEM 4 Truck traffic on unauthorized streets A s a very serious I probtem. The following streets have been identified most often by residents. A. Heatherwood Farms trucks on Kipling and LaSalle. , B. Trucks on Marshall between Michigan and Saginaw. C. Trucks on Main Street= There are no signs which prohibit trucks. D. Trucks on Clemens - No signs prohibiting trucks. E. Trucks on Kalamazoo, east of Pennsylvania. ' St1:1_tggigs (0-10 years) r 1. Work with the Police Department and Public Service Department to enforce the Truck Route Ordinance ' consistantly and frequently. 2. Establish appropriate locations for signs prohibiting r truck traffic and have signs instatted. Trucks'doubte park to load and unload. Particularly on Michigan Avenues this presents a serious problem by.reducing , sight distancess impeding traffic flows and causing unnecessary Lane changes. , JtrIJggigs (0-10 years) 1. Work with truck companies and affected businesses to amend I present ordinances to restrict truck loading and unloading on major streets* preferably NOT during peak hours (i.e., r 11130 - 1130 p.m. and 4100 - 6100 p.m.). Also, work with Police Department to enforce ordinance consistantly. -76- ' . PRQQ�tM St ! On -street parking does not appear to be adequate on Michigan Avenue for commercial and office uses. Consequentlyp vehicles, park along residential side streets. Rtratggig., (0-10 years) ' 1. Investigate potential for centralized parking areas for an entire block of stores. Rear yard expansion may be consid- ered under certain circumstances, such -as). 1) Substantial parking demand has been documented beyond ' present capacity. 23 Units to be removed are either moved of in standardp standard requiring maintenance or deteriorating condi- tion, if economically feasible), or demolished if sub- standard or criticat. ' 3) Substantial screening and buffering is required. 4) Agreement by residents of the area to the plan. ' 2. Utilize Michigan Avenue Corridor Circulation and Parking Study. PRQQLf.M 7• On -street parking is a problem for residents in the area around Sparrow Hospital. Rtraatggigj (0-10 years) r1. Work with Sparrow Hospital to develop parking plans. 2. Study this- probtem as an etemment of the Michigan Avenue Corridor Parking and Circulation Plan. ' 3.- Work with other medical facilities in the vicinity of Sparrow Hospital to develop cooperative parking areas which could be used by Sparrow employees and visitors. Sharing the cost of a new parking ramp should be a priority item. Additional building permits for Sparrow Hospital should not be granted until a satisfactory ' solution has been found. 4. Work with affected institutions to increase use of atterna- ' tine transportation.. 5. Support proposed n,ew Zoning Code which requires 'hospitatsv to provide parking which more adequately reflects actual demand. 6. Parking for such institutions should not encroach any further into surrounding residential areas. 1 PRQRLEM 8 Several other commerciat establishments do not have adequate on -site parking. -77 6 0 YJ i.W/1 OFF STREET AND ON STREET PARKING ARE A DIFFICULT TURNS FRO14 SAGINAW TO SIDE PROBLEM AROUND SPARROW AND ADJACENT STREETS DUE TO TIGHT TURNING RADII MEDICAL COMPLEX _ _ , `Stew^" • i !-��^�if��r.�.,./�/u� � J Liu W tro ECr o Kato z C] HICkOW 4 umc �t0 BrMCNT a❑ MEo �R� wdSH Mon Aak���W o 0 0 0 o CCIN9 0 0 0 CIRCULATION PROBLEMS: STREETS AND PARKING OPROBLEM INTERSECTIONS --- EXCESSIVE TRAFFIC AND SPEEDS ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS III ON STREET LOADING PROBLEMS LACK OF ON SITE PARKING REDUCE AURELIUS RD. TO TWO LA14ES WITH SEPARATED BIKE/PED WAYS ON OUTER LANES District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN r i t0-10 ears) 5�3�9�a y 1. Work with individual businesses in cooperation with the Planning Department and Traffic Department to find pract.icai solutions. PRQQLLR 2 iResidential parking is a problem in older residential areas, both on and off street. Many streets are narrow, driveways are 1 shared, or access gained via alleys. Parking for a second car, or for visitors., is difficult. During the day, on -street parking is more of a problems white most off-street difficulties occur during the evening. Sttrratggies [0-10 years) 1. Identify streets where these conditions exist and strongly recommend that parking be permitted on one side onty, during the day. 2. Develop and support an ordinance which permits on -street parking between 2 to 5 a.m. on opposite sides of the street on alternate nights. This would be permitted on streets designated by ' the Traffic Division after consultation with residents of those streets and Planning Department. PRQaLJQJ 10 Due to a lack of off-street parking spacess cars park across ' the sidewatk, btocking pedestrian use and also park at the end of cul-de-sac streets. Stratggigs (0-10 years) 1. Utilize strategy A.2 above. 2. Support a program to make alleys more functional by paving,, and by removingdeteriorating n g g garages where demoliton would increase available spaces. 9LTERNSR iflAMEQRIAMB Mt3DEs R ai t road PRQOLEM 11 The Chessie System at grade crossing at the intersection of Main and Holmes is a problem because motorists cannot see the trains coming, particularly southbound vehicles. Strajggigs (0-2 years) 1. Contact the appropriate State Transportation and Chessie System offices to install a gated crossing with blinking lights., if possible. PRQQLO� �� -79- Trains blocking major streets for extended periods of time and at peak rush hours are a serious problem. Ambulances and other emergency'vehict.es must take longer routes to reach their destinations. It also causes major traffic tie-ups and high levels of frustration. Str&XISiss (0-10 years) 1. Work with the various railroad companies to reschedule , trains to the greatest extent practicable to non. -peak hours. 2. Investigate the potential for consolidating the use of the industrial beltway system in Lansing to permit Con -Rails Grand Trunk Western, and Chessie System Trains alternate routes, so that major intersections wi.tl not be blocked as frequently. EA -DRUM 11 Although many at grade crossings have been improved in re- cent yearsp there are still several crossings Which need to be repaired or replaced. Two of those. mentioned are the Chessie System crossing on Pennsylvnia and the Chessie System crossing at Holmes and Main Street. It should•atso be noted that even at the already improved crossings, only the roadway surface was im- proved* sidewalk crossings are still extremely bumpy and diffi- cult to navigate with a bicycle or a stroller-. Jtratggigs.(0-10 Years) 1. Work with the appropriate railroad companies, State Transportation officials, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission CARTS Committee to schedule the improvement of various rail/street crossings. Also, negotiate with the railroads to extend repairs to the sidewalk crossings as well. .2. In the short term, if it is economically infeasible to replace the crossings arrangements should be made to fill in around the present trackage to smooth out the street and sidewalk. PRO¢LEM 14 Public bus transportation is inconvenient.and/or non- existant on weekends or during the evening. Many buses run only on the weekdays, running the 'cast time at approximately 9100 p.m. Several buses run on Saturday, but with a curtaited schedule. No buses run on Sunday. Another aspect of inconvenience is tack of information at individual bus stops- regarding the route, its destinations and times. Strateaigs (0-10 years) 1. Work with CATA to increase -schedules and to increase the hours of operation. 2. Work with CATA to develop a system which permits route and times to be posted on the back of bus stop signs. 3. Provide more information on the tape recording regarding Saturday scheduling. Specificattys An- arrival times at other strategic locations in addition to downtown. P R OK.0 15 The system of bus routes as presently designed, (in a hub/ wheel -spoke pattern), makes travel time consuming and more in- convenient. 11tatggigl (0-10 years) 1. Work with CATA to increase ridership to justify adding routes that do not necessarily originate and terminate in the downtown area*: U cXRigs PROBi<ON U No designated bike routes on major streets. Conflicts occur between motorists and bicyclists, especially at peak rush. Michigan Avenue is a good example Where there is no additional space for a separated bike lane) however, it is a major"artery to HSU and the Central Business District. ra11gi21 t0-10' years) 1. Since there is no feasible practical -solution for adding a bike lane on Michigan Avenue, it is recommended that a separated. bike path be constructed on Kalamazoo Avenue. This effort would require the joint cooperation of Lansing, Lansing Township and East Lansing to comptete this project. However, in the short term, a sidewalk along Kalamazoo should be designated as a bikepath and so signed. 2. Recommend that the width of Aurelius Road, consistant with the two-lane configuration planned for south of. Mt. Hope Avenue, be reduced to two (2) Lanes, and that the remaining pavement be devoted to a separated bike path and pedestrian sidewalk. If feasible, both the bike path and the pedes- trian space should access Potter Park Zoo. 3. Investigate with the Planning Department and Tri-County Regional Bicycle Association, other logical routes, such as along Saginaw and Pennsylvania, which could be implemented. There may be adequate space along Pennsytvania, at Least on one side, if the center concrete median is removed and the street re -stripped, as recommended in Strategy for Problem I.B. 4. Contact the State -Department of Transportation to obtain an easement in order to construct a separated bike path along the southside of Michigan Avenue between U.S. 127 and the East Lansing city limits. PR DI M1? The road surface on many streets is extremely deteriorated. Erosion from tack -of adequate curb and potholes is a major prob- lem. Also, riding a bike over a storm sewer grate is difficult if the slats.in the grate are parallel to the bicycle. - 81- Strstggigs (0-10 years) 1. Install or construct curbs along streets as needed, in accordance with the curb and gutter condition map and guidetines. Curbs at intersections should contain the appropriate curb cuts both for handicapped and bicyclists. 2. Bork with the-Pubtic Service Department to repave streets and repair potholes as time and funds allow, according to condition. 3. boric with Public Service to order and install storm sewer grates which are perpendicular to the bicyclists when and as replacement is necessary. 11 M LO 1$ Bicyclists do not obey traffic taws or signals. They also ride on the sidewalk and create potential conflicts. with pedes- trians. Many are also very tax about registration of their ve- hicles. Itratggigs (0-10 years) 1. Promote additional bicycle safety courses. Utilize police programs sponsored by local neighborhood organizations to present bicycle and motorist safety and provide an oppor- tunity to register bicycles. 2. More strict enforcement is recommended by the Police Depart- ment of bicyclists and motorists who do not obey traffic signals and laws. 3. Publicize registration and provide an adequate number of locations for registrationp possibly at ail fire stations. 4. Earmark bicycle registration funds for the improvement of the existing bike paths and construction of additional ones. 5. Utilize present police capacity to more effectively search for and recover stolen bicycles. f RDfL EM 19 Bicyclists have no direct routes specifically designated for their use. Hences, they must use the high-votume street traffic lanes, or use circuitous routes. For non -leisure riders, the Latter is not a viable or practical choice. Certain streets are physically not conducive to bicyclists presently, nor would re- construction be practical because of cost considerations. Hence there is no comprehensive bicycle system which has been developed for both pteasure and transportation riders. Stralggigs (0-10 years) 1. Work with the Planning Departments Tri-County Regional Plan- ning Commissions, and Tri-County Bicycle Association'to analyze and restudy the present Tri-County Regional Bike Plan published 1976P so that it may be updated and then im_� ptemented.on a coordinated basis by the Local municipalities concerned. -82- ' 2.- In the construction and/or reconstruction of streets identi- fied in the Updated Bike Plan as Bi-keways, investigate the potential and funds for a separated bike path. 1 Pgdest£32ns ' PRULEB 10 There is a Lack of direct routes for pedestrians to reach major activity centers. It has been noted that several major. streets (such as Saginaw and Aurelius) do not have sidwalks. Also, in some cases, there may be direct routes, but they are ' dimly lit (if at att), with dense shrubbery, and in poor condi- tion. Itratagie (0-10 years) 1. Identify major activity centers and plan pedestrian access ' by the most direct route possible. 2. Work with the Public Service Department to complete studies ' as to the condition of all sidewalks in order to establish and implement Where construction and/or reconstruction should occur. ' 3. Work with Building Department, Public Service a ' Departments and Board of Water and Light personnel to. assure that pedestrian paths (including alleys) are paved and well lit with trimmed. thinned ' shrubbery. 4o Work with the Public Service Department to more ' consistantty enforce taws concerning snow removal on sidewalks. 5. Bork with the Police Department, to more frequently and consistantty enforce existing ordinances dealing with cars which park blocking pedestrian sidewalks. ' Q r Jt an12Qrtat i 2II=RgJat1d I1a2g' Many alleys on the east side need to be repaired or paved, as welt as lighted. 1tteaiea (0-10 years) 1. Work with the Public Service Department and Board of Water Light to identify alleys in need of paving and/or Lighting, ' to coordinate efforts to provide both elements in a timely fashion. ' PR ILO ?2 There is a bike path of sorts along the south side of ' Kalamazoo, east of Ctippert; however, it is not paved or lit. �tgatgaiea (0-10 years) ' 1. Contact Lansing Township to coordinate the development of an adequate bike route through Lansing and Lansing Township to connect downtown with MSU. P_ BLf.M 23 There is inadequate information avaitable to blind persons to allow them to navigate the transportation system on an indi- viduai basis. Stratggj&s (0-10 years) 1. Work with the City Sign Shop and the Center for the Handi- capper Affairs to determine the types of signs needed in Braille, the tocations and information needed. Examples include braille signs attached to street posts at appro- priate levels which wilt permit a blind person to "get their bearings. -84- '. BLIND PERSON CROSSING NEEDED IN "2000 BLOCK" SIGNS L�J L..J LJ SAGW-j I L t_I V/ pyvvN f Nti r r ORCNAGv � 3 L � ccanwoov 1 4 � € g c �El LL 4 Y LA 9�lLE VME � W 2 Z I -H F El' L4 ALE' 00 ED0 0 fNt{ICA EiDOaO� : `0 ® ECi 011®®® a W A I KALA• too 4 ©0 m co Ln 7� 11, 111 \ 1 fKLG1 NltkOa`I .a tus 0 �1 p CAD , OEMCNI G� v d �jzj nnlf ll BpR ❑ no I,' �f .lO5CN1 ❑ 111'1,�'�L111111 NNrN G..�1 / CLIMAX a 0 f a ❑ f,Eo d d It 0o0000 I WAL9 ems~ ARWE W 0 k� � P QlfIN9 W %1r A YJn py rfglf f � ,, a v N ■ on CIRCULATION PROBLEMS RELATED TO OTHER MODES ®MAJOR INTERSECTIONS OFTEN BLOCKED BY TRAINS STREETS NEEDING BIKE ROUTES W SIDEWALK NEEDED District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN t Is �' �{S kit ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Economic Devetopment Section of this plan mitt encompass issues related to commercial, office, and industrial uses within District 810. A littte more than 16�percent of the land area in District 10 is presently occupied by these types of uses. Prevatent among the'issues retated*to economic devetopment is the conflict that occurs when residential and non-residential uses are in close proximity and growth of the non-residentiat use is desired or indicated. In these casesp it is necessary to find solutions which will allow businesses to continue and expand em- ployment opportunities while assuring.the integrity of surround- ing neighborhoods. In the Economic Development Section, the retevant area pot- icies, assets, problems and solutions are presented. Some issues as defined overlap into other functionat categories and wilt be considered as welt in other sections. ULLIAN! ABLA ULM" Activety encourage the retention, expansion and./or location of business establishments in appropriate locations within the area which will provide employment for residents of Lansing through the following: - Use of tax abatement and tax-exempt financing programs where there is retention of and/or creation of new Jobs with preference given to Lansing residents. - Use of other creative methods to support business and Job expansion and initiation in the area. - Developing a program of identifying available sites, and promoting these for new and/or expanding -businesses. �CQNQl�jC ��Y�LQ�M�NT Support continued operation, modernization, and expansion of existing businesses, and attract new commerciat, office and in- dustrial activity into the area by: - Directing expansion or location to available for economic development, in the context of surrounding uses. - Utilizing tax abatement programs in Tax Abatement Strategy). tand properly zoned and which is appropriate appropriate areas (See t - Providing f.i•nanciat assistance through sate of tax-exempt bonds issued -..through the economic development corporation. - Leveraging private investment with.. pub tic funds and grants. - Encouraging lending institutions to offer financial sup- , port for economic growth. Making; pub.tic utility improvements needed to support eco- nomic growth and development. • I I C2mmgrciat "cisting Commirici Qn Ptincipa4 a12.4 Minor Artgria�a t Encourage existing commercial development on Michigan Avenue ' to remain and make on -site improvements where necessary which creates: - Adequate on -site parking for customers.. ' Adequate loading zones. - Adequate landscapep screening, and buffering. , Adequate fencing. 5 Mff.K" . ACTUJIY ALONG MAJOR URFfi_4 , Continue to support existing business activity located an major commercial streets and offer incentives and promote efforts to: - Consolidate access points and parking areas among groups ' of businesses. - Improve on -site circulation and parking.. , Improve street circulation in the area. Improve landscaping, screening and buffering. Improve exterior design and on -site -maintenance. Improve land` use relationships. t Control further development of commercial strip activities , on major streets by: - Discouraging spot zoning that permits commerciat/office I development. - Concentrating commerciat development in neighborhood shopping spaces that support a variety of businesses served by limited controlled access and shared park- ing tot facilities. - Encourage design that is in character with buildings in ' the surrounding area. Permit convenience stores that provide local. neighborhood services Where they:- - Do not intrude into the adjacent residential area. Provide'adequate parking, and bicycle racks.. - Provide adequate landscaping. screening-and.buffering. Maintain'the building exterior and grounds adequately. Provide adequate loading zones. Z"ftrc -Q1ve4L22.M11t Encourage commercial.centers with community wide demand (such as Frandor) to continue to.develop and improve the range of services and establishments available. Un"r i Muaiilg§_s Plistrict 2Pw1.421MI Strong support of the continued redevelopment of the Central Business District as a major regional officep banking and con- vention center through: - Construction of the exhibition halt. - Construction of the office/hotel complex on the 100 Block. - Development. of the Waterfront Plan in the CBD. Use of tax abatement techniques and tax-exempt bonding programs to encourage new office and reta<it developments in the CBD- - Provision of programs for maintenance and security in the. CBD. - Promotion of activities and programs.which draw people to the CBD during non -work periods (i.e. evenings and week- ends). PROFJSStONAF QFFjfiFs QFVF"PMFNT RQULt_iIU M14iaas U£lica QgX&Jse_%1_nJ Continue to encourage physicians and dentists providing routine medical care to locate throughout the community in.group facilities where the development: - Is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoned property,. - Provides adequate off-street parking. ' - Provides appropriate landscapep screening and buffering. Is accessible to non -local streets. 0 S2eci a i lgsi Medical Sr ryiS2 2211192ment Continue to encourage specialized medicat_services and rou- tine services to .tocate immediately adjacent to hospitals ti.e. Sparrow) in group facilities where:- - Adequate access. to non-tocat 'streets is available. - Adequate off-street parking -is provided. Adequate building maintenance is -provided. - Adequate landscape, screening and buffering, is provided. r&F.AL OFFI�F. ACMIT Support opportunities for expansion -of existing office de- vetopment: and location of,new office activity where: - Office, activity is intended to serve the district popula- tion, such as An insurance office. - Office activity would be clustered to provide numerous services inone building. Development is appropriate within the context of the sur- rounding use of Land and proper zoning district. Vacant commercial buildings can feasibly be renovated for office use. - Conversion from tow density residential or office uses is permitted subject to adequate parking, fencing, land- scaping and compatibility with surrounding uses. - Conversion from resi'dentiat to office does not interfere or intrude into residential neighborhoods. - Complete conversion of mid -rise apartment buildings from residentiat to' office uses should• not --be' permitted. - Mixed use of office/commerciat/residential is encouraged within a single building. Pr2f ssionjl fissizrnm 21iig QlIgtopaen 3n _Q_&n saJ gglingsl HERE— Encourage att federate state, county and local governments to remain, expand and/or Locate their administrative offices in the central area of the city. IN2us11RlALiatUMALK ! hgIr. afg Qgirg pmen Support the, location and/or expansion of wholesale distri- bution facilities in specialty designated areas where: - The appropriate zoning is available. There is adequate access to the major street and inter- state trunktine systems. - The.surrounding uses are compatible. There is adequate access to railroad lines and appropriate utilities. -89- The location or expansion of facilities does not create a "Dead Space" between people oriented activities. The placement of warehouse activities should not break the continuity of people attracting uses. KNER$L J.N2UAI&UL QLVUQPMENT Support the modernization and rehabilitation of existing industrial and warehousing activities in order to improve: - Productive capability of the .plant facilities. on -site parking and 1•oading facilities. - Direct access to_the major street system. Screenings buffering and landscaping to protect adjacent residential -use of land and to improve the appearance of the industrial site. - Adequate measures have been taken'to minimize adverse en- vi ronmentat impacts, including but not 1i mi ted to air, waters and noise pollution. Support the continuation of present industrial and ware- housing activities by supporting municipal actions which encour- age these concerns to remain. Support the potential development and/or expansion•of in- dustriat and warehous:ing.',activities in appropriately zoned adja- cent land areas where: - Expansion doers not damage- viable, residential adjacent neighborhood 'areas. - Adequate screening and buffering are provided. Adequate measures have been taken to minimize adverse en- vi ronmentat iapacts, including but not ii ai ted to air, water, and noise. pollution,. - Direct and appropriate access to the major street system is provided. - Adequate on-s-ite Loading facilities are provided. Ni'w 104911ri2S 2212 Support new industry to develop primarily in existing in- dustrial parks where: - Appropriate zoning is available. Adequate utilities are available. - Adequate rait•and street access are available. - land is vacant and no housing or other use must be lost or relocated. Support diversi,'fication of the- industrial bas 'to r duc PP e e e dependence upon the automobile industry. Support the evaluation of abandoned industrial sites to de- termine their appropriateness for reuse as industrial sites or for some other use. ASSET_q The fotlowi.ng elements .have been identified by, citizens and staff as assets to economic development in District;, f10: L. The prevalent most positive elements men.tioned included the convenience and variety of goods and services available throughout the district. 2. The neighborhood stores frequented by tonal residents have friendly-, personal service, white the larger stores in the Frandor complex stock a large variety of goods. Even with the variety of goods and services available, there are several uses which citiznes would like to be more accessible. These include: A. another Large supermarket. B. a bookstore C. a post office substation D. a "5 t 100.variety store E. an-other_taundrosat F. another bakery C. a hardware store MAMM In order to maintain the present positive elements and to attract new commercial development, the following strategies should generally be applied: I. Continue to encourage business development along E. Michigan and in Frandor.+ 2. Implement the East Michigan Circulation and Parking Study to find solutions for parking and loading problems.+ -91- 3. Utilize economic incentives (such as EDC Financing) to retain and attract business.+ ♦NOTE: Initiation of the various.strategies outlined above ' should include requirements on the businesses to provide: ' - adequate screening and .buffering - adequate parking - improvement of the visual appearance ' white not intruding upon the surrounding neighbor- hood. ' The problems noted in the following text have been divided into three basic categories: 1) commercial, 2) office, 3) in- dustriat.and warehousing. Strategies to address problems in ' these areas can be applied generally within each category unless otherwise noted. PRQB��M � Some commercial buildings require maintenance and repair to ' improve their physicat appearance. (See flap 25.) 11-ri1lgg2S$ (0-10 years) ' 1) Mork with District businesses and the Building Department to repair and improve the appearance and physical structure ' of commercial buildings. Implementation could occur on a block by block basis where ' businesses, building owners, citizens, -and city personnel could develop plans for entire blocks. Themes could be adopted, with amenities and facades chosen to reflect those ' themes. Street lights, street furniture, bus shelters, as well as awningst landscaping, sconce lights, and other building treatments could reflect a general theme. Tem- porary type outdoor cafes could also be included. 2) Seek active participation by businesses, City and EDC to provide various tax incentives and interest write -downs for improvement investments. -92- 3) Encourage joint projects among severai•businesses to spread costs and to ■ore efficiently plan for the use of the ':•avail- able land. ERNIE" R The area behind many commercial buildings is unsightly. Refusep overflowing dumpsterso boxes and open storage are common. ' These areas are in clear view of adjacent residential units. If not cleaned up on a regular basis, vermin and other unwanted pests will be attracted to the area. t Stratggi11 (0-10 years) 1) Work with District businesses and the Planning Department ' to develop and implement landscaping, screening and/or ' fencing plans for the rear yards of commercial establish- ments. 2) Utilize the strategies outlined under. Problem 1 to improve ' overall appearance of buildings in conjunction with site ' improvements. PRQRLRM 3 Many commercial establishments Lack the necessary parking for customers or loading areas for service trucks. Consequently, customers and service vehicles park along side streets or double park on major streets.. These actions cause inconvenience to customers and to residents along the side streets. S1atgaigl (0-10 years) t) Investigate possible locations for additional parking and loading facilities for Local businesses (particularly Michigan Avenue). 2) Encourage several businesses (preferably an entire block face) to participate in joint projects to share costs and ' use the available land more efficiently. -93- ' HMO ' The small commercial node at Heald/Main/Holmes St. is unattractive, contributes to visibility problems at. the inter- ' section, has very limited• parking, and no off-street loading fa- cilities. Other individual businesses throughout the District also experience these problems to some extent. (See•Map 25.) S eci ,l (0-10 years) 1) Work with the individual businesses to develop appropriate plans and acquire space if necessary. Also use strategies outlined previously for building and site improvements. ' 2) Should it appear: infeasible to remain at the ' present si tev all possible assistance should be given to the business to ' relocate to an appropriate Location within the District. Care should be taken to assure that reuse of the parcel is compatible with surrounding land uses. ' 11=F. UYUQPML.NT White office development can be encouraged along Michigan ' Avenue, specifically in the medical complex around Sparrow Hos- pitai, present construction and recent expansion of medical fa- cilities have not adequately provided sufficient parking, re- ' sulti.ng in spili-over into residential a.r.eas.. � g�tiggig (0-10 years) ' 1) Work with the Planning Department and the individual devet- opers of office uses (especially medical offices around Sparrow Hospital) to insure coordinatedp attractive build- ings and adequate parking with screening for adjacent neigh- borhood. 2) Work with Sparrow Hospital and developers of private medical ' office space to combine resources and provide•a parking ramp for patients, visitors, and employees. UNMIRIAL P_RRRLLR R Suppliersfor industrial uses "hemmed -in" by residential development must use residential streets to serve non-residential uses. In some casesp the trucks block the streets during loading and unloading. I - 94- traggigs (0-10' years) 1) Work with the Planning Department and Traffic Engineer to identify and assist. businesses to provide additional or different access points where feasible. 23 Work with individual businesses to reorient their loading facilities away from the street where practicable. P 92ILF.M 7 Noise eminating from industrial cent residential uses. Stratggi.q (0-5 _ years) uses is disturbing.to adja- 1) Develop and adopt a noise ordinance which applies perfor- mance standards to different types of uses. The standards would provide a dbh range, steps for remedial action, penalties for non-comptiance and tax incentives to help defray cost of improvements. P O&f.14 8 Many industrial and warehouse operations are very unsightly. Parking areas are unpaved or seriously in need of repair. Open storage and generalty unkempt grounds contribute to the overall negative appearance. Stratggigs (0-10 years) 1) Mork with the individual business. Planning and Building Departments to repair and/or improve the appearance and structure. 23 Utilize Landscape, screening and buffering ptans.worked out by the owner in conjunction with the Planning Department to .improve the appearance of the site.. 3) Provide appropriate tax - incentives Lin keeping with the amount of the improvement) to assist in financing the im- provements. 4) Revoke EDC financing, bonding, or other tax breaks to busi- nesses which do not futfiil their obligations in this regard within certain specified reasonable Limits. 5) Identify where possiblep transition zones to gradually Lessen the intensity and'type of use from non-residential to residential. This strategy wilt be discussed again in the Land Use Section of the Plan. M*a 6) As a last resort, the City would recommend relocation of a business to another site within the City should all efforts at achieving compatibility fail. FURL M 2 Martin Stock, Inc.*s gravel adjacent to residential and park uses is not fenced. Citizens feet this is -a hazardous situation. Atso, landscaping and screening of the front of the -site Catong Main St.) does not sees adequate. Lastly, piles of -block stacked to discourage cut -through truck traffic have created a visabitity probtem for intersecting streets. 5tra.tggi.1 (0-2 years) 1) Work with the NDA #2 Citizen District Councit. Mr. Martin, and the Planning Department to determine the extent of the problems, solutions, and feasible timetables for imptemen- tation. =�l%�yjmN Ss.. 0 U.. . .fJ01I 3 a -a N Ul CEDAR/LARCH AREA WHERE BLDGS. AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS ARE NEEDED AS WELL AS CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS 0 0 oac�� I s felwj D • Z Y, �'� LEE �l g G cQ3 _ n A in pV m tr"' 0 11 lilliqu 11 C!`AKIAlATr Trrilrr AREAS OF ECON. ACTIVITY WHERE SOME BLDG AND GROUNDS 14EED IMPROVEMENT INDIVIDUAL ECON. NODES WITH INADEQUATE PARKING AND LOADING District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN k" Aft JI aid 'Oer 7% e COMMUNITY FACILITIES ICOMMUNITY FACILITIES ' Community facilities are an integral part of the neighbor- hood fabric. The -community facilities identified in this plan are items such as parks, schoots, churche.s•, recreation centers, and day care centers which enrich the quality of life in various neighborhoods. The enhancement of these elements can only im- prove the general atmosphere of the neighborhood and make it more desirable. This section Witt concentrate on these amen-iti.es as they ' relate to neighborhoods in District #10. The'.probtems and assets have been identified by citizens and staff. C2ggpnity Eaci.Litees # �IIaCa� ' Support the continued operation, attow for expansion and provide for new facilities, when: ' - A Needs Study determines, the desire for that facility based on demonstrated needs of individuat neighborhoods and/or the city as a whole. - The design and maintenance of the community facility and adjacent site are in character with the surrounding neighborhood. - Activities generated by a particular facility are compat- ibte with residential uses of land. - Adequate access is available to serve -the site. - Parking facilities are up to standards outtined.in the new ' Zoning Code. - Expansion plans do not constitute an intrusion.into sur- rounding residentiat areas. ' - Adequate screening and buffering is installed to provide separation between the community facility and neighbor- hood. - Accessibility for the handicapped has been provided. Support the renovation of vacant.buildings for reuse as community facilities according to the needs assessment. Support increased citizen and user participation -in the decision -making Boards of various community facilities to respond more effectively to user needs. #Not covered by City-wide policies/ added by the.River Island, Southwest or Southeast Planning Committees. Parks a_ng Rast"IJ20 Ngw P.dr-U-4124= 221g12eag Iing Ungava1,22" Parktang tSupport the provision of addi-tonat or expanded recreational facilities to accommodate the recreational needs of individual neighborhoods by: - -98'- - Acquiring additional park land where appropriate. -Prior- ity shoutd.be given to those areas presently underserved by Parks. - Obtaining rights and easements when acquisition is not feasible. - Working with the Lansing School. District and other educa- tional institutions to pursue joint park and open space acquisition programs. Support a system of'neighborhood, community and regional parks to serve the varied.recreationat needs of residents. Lxi stji ng MY€12219 Psrk P-09 = MainlgDAMg 1-nM U22=gMi_nn1 Support a program of reguiar park maintenance to provide adequate care and attention for: Every existing park, public open space and traffic island. All new parks and open space areas as they are developed. Encourage increased utilization of existing park and rec- reation facilities by: - Improving and modernizing existing park facilities to meet present and future service area recreational needs. - Adopting a standard of security. During the day by having more activity and at night by increased lighting and po- lice patrols. 21y Care Encourage development and continued operation of day care facilities throughout the city°provided= - They minimize the impact on surrounding residential neighborhoods. - they are located on sites with sufficient off street parking and. adequate space per child. - They are property licensed by appropriate ,agencies. There is space to screen and buffer surrounding land uses. R-t-s3lgIIlial i=gatment Faciiitt2 Encourage residential facilities with humane and effective treatment programs to locate equally throughout the City. t The constructions reconstruction of and/or • the addi tio.n to health care facilities should: - �Be adjacent to major streets (new faci liti'es) and focus access to' hospital from these streets. - Be located on a site with land area sufficient to accom- modate the facility, without causing substantial loss of housing units. - Be located such. that. adequate p.ubiic services and utili- ties are already or can easily be put in place. - Be cognizant of and plan the orientation of, various com- ponents of the hospital such that they have minimal nega- tive impacts on surrounding residential uses. These items include but are not limited to: location of parking areas, ingress and egress, emergency access, lighting and location of the physical plant generators, air condi- tioners, etc.) - Not cause substantial public expense. ' Stress outpatient facilities to help reduce costs. Health care facilities should also be required to locate and plan, their facilities such that: - Adequate screening and buffering is installed to provide separation between the nedicat facilities and the neigh- borhood. - Adequate transition zones are provided among the land uses where feasible. - Adequate access is established to minimize the effects of traffic on surrounding neighborhoods. - Parking facilities are adequate and capable of handling the amount of traffic generated: RgcggaJign ggnters Support a system of recreation centers, in the city as focal points and as locations where various groups in the community can meet.. ' - Adequate screening and buffering is installed. - Adequate access is established to minimize the effects of traffic on the surrounding neighborhood. - Parking facilities are capable of handling the amount of traffic generated. -100- # ja24E Q i t i LS! _FjSjjjjies Assure the development of multi -use facilities to provide alternative living arrangements for senior citizens, if they so desires which would incorporate housings medical and recreational components. Encourage use of existing space in schools and churches for senior citizen.recreationaland enrichment programs. Encourage churches to make their facilities available -to the community whenever possible. - Providing effective notification as to available recre- ational. opportunities. #Not covered by City hide Policiesi added by the River Island, Southwest or Southeast Planning Committees*' Neighborhood ball fields wilt be reserved for neighborhood use, while league play wilt occur on fields which are clustered and removed from residential areas. env i rsualn t Environmentalty sensitive areas such as flood plains, wooded and/or scenic witdtife preserves and river banks should be pre- served and improved by: - Use of flood plain management regulations. - Various grants and funds, if ,available. Matgr r nt QeyeLQDm►n't Pursue the preservation, acquisition and/or control and de- velopment of the waterfront". by: - Acquiring waterfront parcels as they become available. Obtaining rights and easements to provide access to the river when acquisition is not feasible. - Adopting appropriate zoning, land use and design controls. - Improving access and use of public Lands ad)acent•to the river. - Developing fishing, boating and other recreational activ- ities in areas with adequate support facilities. S&hQ241 _ CQQpera iv Utili;atioO Encourage further development of the 'Community School -Park' concept to increase the recreational and educational opportuni- ties available to the community by: Maintaining and encouraging multipte use of school facit- ities for community oriented activities during non -school hours. Improving the school/park playgrounds where necessary to meet both education and neighborhood recreational needs. 1. -101- The Lansing School District and City should explore methods for instatting additional compatible uses in unused portions of school buildings which would be- on -going simuttaneousty with the school day in order to keep neighborhood schools from closing white retaining their economic viability. Such additi.onat uses would lease space and assist in paying for utilities and upkeep. For examp.te, a private day care operator could rent unoccupied space in a school building during the year without dissrupting regular classes. Cooperative efforts between the City and the ,School District should be undertaken regarding construction, re- constructions and disposal of school buildings and other school holdings. UbU r i al The City and the Lansing Schoot District should cooperate in the provision of library facilities and programs to insure such facilities are located where they will be responsive to the needs of the community. This might be accomplished if: - Expansion would not intrude into the surrounding residen- tial areas. - Reinstitution of the Bookmobile program if feasible. r�it�a Arty Preserve, cultivate and revitalize the existing cultural arts facilities and programs. Also, encourage and promok,e new and experimental cultural arts facilities and programs. Alli• r g uatitY Work cooperatively with other regional ties to maintain water quality in takes and they may be used for recreational purposes. ASSETS District 910 resi-dents have identified within their community. Close proximity to pitals, libraries, and other amenities make. District #10 desirable. Below are the more welt as strategies to enhance and maintain PARKS and municipal agen- rivers in the area so .a series of assets parks, schools, hos- the neighborhoods of specific assets 'as them. 1. Most residents perceive that there is adequate land avail- able ialthough not necessarily wett.equipped for parks close to their hoaxes. 2. Potter Park is considered to be a community wide asset which shoutd be strongly supported. 3. The Eastern/Pattengitl athletic complex has a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities available. #. Riverfront Park is very positive asset to the community and a direct enhancement of the downtown area. It is the focal point for many major community activities such as the Riverfest, 4th of July and Ethnic Festivats. -102- 1 5. Hunter Park Pool is appreciated and utiti.zed by many resi- dents of District # 10. 1 S. The eventual completion of a "Green Belt" along the Southern and Western borders of District are positive elements. fthel: Fa_,i i i es 7. Residents of District #10 have a major medical complex within close proximity. 8. Residents of District #10 are also ctose"-to-City and State libraries. 9. All levels of public and parochial education can be found within the. District. or within close proximity. 10. The City Market is another community wide asset which serves the residents of District #10. It provides a ctean, positive focal point to the riverfront area. 11. Foster Street Community Center is a major activity center for residents of the east side. It provides space for active and passive recreational pursuits as. welt as a place for commu-. pity groups to'meet. Staattggie CO - is years) The strategies outtined :below relate to the individual fa citities. However, support of these strategies collectively strengthens the neighborhoods by providing a comprehensive set of amenities and improving the overall quality of life. �! 1. Workwith the Parks Department and Planning Department to ensure that the existing park land is retained and further analysis conducted to determine potent,iat locations for new park space in areas where park Land is generally inaccessi- bte to residents. Inaccessible is determined to be neigh- borhoods where residents must cross arterial streets or other major barriers to reach park space. An example of such a.neighborhood would be the area bounded by Michigan on the north, Kalamazoo on the sout.hp Pennsylvania on the east and the Chessie Railroad tracks on'the west. I 2. Work with the Parks Department to also assure new park land is avaitabte, equipped and accessible as new residential development occurs. 3. Support initiation of a city wide park utilization study to determine the appropriateness of the present facilities and equipment to the surrounding neighborhood and/or community to be served. This effort -will necessitate involvement and active participation by residents and park users. It will also require methods for identifying non -users and their reasons for Lack of use. 4. Continue to support Potter Park through financial assistance and a continued high Level of maintenance. 5Continue �1 to facilitate �n cooperation with the Lansing School District.developm ent of the "school/park concept" for -103- more effective use of schools and adjacent park space for irecreational and community programs. 6. Continue to support Hunter Park and its pool in order to maintain and,upgrade the existing facilities. In addition, more activit+'es should be scheduled and staffed in this park. More organized activities may reduce "hanging around" iby teens. T. Support continued progress toward completing jhg Nptgrfrgnt_ DeX&iQQiMn.t E.Iggn_ 1974 which will establish the "Green Belt" i along the southern and western boundaries of District 10. i 8. Continue to estabtish a positive working relationship with Sparrow Hospital and surrounding medical facititie•s to in- sure that the concerns of residents in the -immediate area iare addressed white serving the medical needs of the region. 9. Indicate support for the local and state Library facilities iin close proximity to the district through fiscal means. 10. Support the reinstitution of the bookmobile. i11. Continue to encourage school facilities to locate at appro- priate sites and to function.as neighborhood focal points. 12. Plan with the Lansing School District for the construction of new schools as the population grows and/or shifts. i Equally important, is the necessity to plan for the reuse of schools and other public buildings according to the needs of i13. area residents. Continue to,support the City Market with the necessary op- ierating and maintenance funds. 14. Implement a program of publicizing the City Market and con- ducting a study to determine the ways in which it can best serve the wishes and needs of residents and users. i 150 Continue to work with the Foster Advisory Board and Parks Department to offer the programs and facilities needed and desired by .neighbor. hood residents at Foster Community Cen-ter.. P FILES S iThe following items were identified by residents of District #10 as problem areas related to different types of Community Fa- cilities. Many of the elements identified concern programming and the need for additional sponsoreds organized activities. However, several problems related to physical planning and reuse iof buildings have been noted. (See Map 26.) P BILE M 1 Many parks are perceived as dangerous particularly when few people are in the parks or when large groups of unorganized youth i are • hanging around#" apparently with nothing to do. Substance abuse seems to be part of the problem, i StQ�tggiel (0 - 10 years) -1(14- 1. Work with Parks Department/Planning Department to develop additional QEg..nizg,d activities particularly during the sum- mer but also after school. Cooperation with schoots, local sporting goods merchants and any other volunteers should be developed to overcome a gen- erat lack of public monies to implement such programs. With more persons in the park with an obvious purpose or in- volvement, parks should appear less threatening and/or, dan- gerous. 2. Work with the Board of Water g Light to determine a capital improvements program for placing new",lights in tocat parks. 3. Work with Park Security and Police to enforce present ordinances concerning the operation of city parks. One ex- ample would be to wake sure people obey the closing time of dusk or 10400 p.m. Loose dogs, vandalism and littering are other problems which should be addressed. Should additional "people power" be required, funds should be appropriated or a park watch program comprised of adjacent neighbors should be instituted. P RRULM ?. Vandalism and tack of maintenance are problems in most parks. Broken equipment, broken gta.ss'and high grass seem to be the most frequently•mentioned. SSratggias (0 - 10 years) 1. Works with Parks Department to determine if the frequency of maintenance schedules can be increased etither by utilizing city crews or by using volunteer labor. 2. Provide more trash receptaclesin appropriate locations (i.e. near picnic tabtes, parking areas and concession stands) within the parks. -They could be brightly painted with a slogan to encourage people to use them. PRJ M 3 Some parks and schoot-playgrounds either lack some facili- ties or have broken pieces of equipment. Listed below are the parks and the facilities mentioned by citizens as desirable which at present are not available at that location. 'It should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list.. Walsh: Drinking fountain Bathroom Exterior fencing (near Martin Block) Holmes St. School: Playground equipment Bingham School: Play equipment. Grape ivy along fence to btock view. Foster Park: Outdoor ice rink, fencing play equipment, and a satellite recreation program froFoster Community Center. Armory Park: Trees 1118t.h Division) Oak Park: Restrooms drinking -fountains. Stcaatggiga (4 - 10 years) 1 1. Stork with Parks Department to complete the Utilization Study (See Assets, Strategy 3) and fund to.implement its recom- mendations. PRQUEN 4 There is a lack of supervised, organized activities for ' various age groups Cparticulari*y teens and young adults) both during summer and after school. This problem is directly related to problem- 1. where park users become -uncomfortable"" when large groups of young people congregate in the park with nothing to do. Stcatggigs CO - 10 years) ' 1. Use those strategies. from Problem 1 which apply to providing additional prog ram activities for youth. 2. Investigate with the Parks and Planning Departments# the potential for developing another community recreation center south of the I-496 freeway. This would be estabtised in conjunction with and as a satellite of the Foster Street Center. A possible location would be at Holmes Street School. This would require the assistance and cooperation of the Lansing School District. MaLEM 2 Loose dogs in the parks scare smalt children a.nd leave droppings. Stray animals may also carry infectious diseases. tratggiga CO - 10 years) 1. Prominantty post park rules at ail entrances including either "No Dogs Allowed" or "Dogs on Leash". Pet owners should also be reminded that they are responsible to clean up after their animal. 2. Work with Park Security and Ingham County Animal Shelter to catch Loose dogs. PRQS-LEM R Access to many parks is difficult for two reasons. Pedes- trian access is troublesome primarily for small children who must cross busy street or other major barriers to reach parks. Sec- ondly, automobile access is a problem when the only entrance to the parking area is located on a local residential street. Hunter Park is faced with both of these problems. Many chi tdren must cross Katamazoo . to reach the park and all 'parking -106- areas for Hunter are located an Ctifford, a local residential street. Itratggig§ (0 - 5 years) 1. Initiate a study with citizens, Board of Water l Lights Planning, Parks, and Traffic Departments to analyze Hunter Park in a comprehensive manner. Such a study Would at least include access and parking, equipment and facilities, pro- grams and operation,- ancillary services (lights, etc.) and security. 2. Evaluate other parks for access problems, (both pedesti ian and vehicular). Examine potential'methods for solving these problems including easements or purchase of land to improve access. Fencing and surfacing of access ways should be re- quired.' M29"M Foster Community Center is experienci.ng severe parking problems with limited additional land to expand. The present on -street parking causes problems for residents. atratggY (0 - 2 years) 1. Work with the Foster Community Center Advisory Board to de- vetop long term solutions to the parking problems. Competition occurs among different age groups of park users regarding facilities and equipment. Of particular note are bas- ketbalt courts. Older groups force younger children off the court generally in evening hours. atratggigs (0 - 10 yearn) I. Conduct the Utilization Study mentioned under Assets, Stra- tegy 3 to correctly match facilities with users and potential users. 2. Identify_possibte sources of funds for installing basketball courts and half basketball courts at the appropriate parks. 3. Attempt to provide additional staff for supervision and eq- uitable distribution of facilities where more significant problems exist. -107- UNLEM 2 Some neighborhoods are not served by at'teast one park. An examination of the housing areas and -major barriers" such as arterial streets, railroad tracksp etc., in District #10 identi- fies those neighborhoods not served by at least one park (see Map 2T). ' 5.t r agg i gl 1. Include in the Parks User Study outlined previously (Assets. ' Strategy 3)s a section devoted specifically to the areas ad- dressed here to ascertain the parks needs in: these neighbor- hoods and potential locations for park space to fuLfitL those' needs. 2. Support efforts to obtain the park space once identified with the necessary funds to acquire and develop the land. U291EM ILO Hunter Park appears to.exhibit a series of problems which need to be resolved before surrounding residents and all park users will be able to use the park more effectively. The prob- tems identified thus far include vandatism, drugs, loitering, tack of Lights and lack of enforcement of existing park rules. 1. Establish a special task force of residents, Parks.# Planning and other appropriate city personnel to study the various problem areas of Hunter Park. Some of the suggestions at - ready made which should be analyzed include: I. Close the Hickory'Street Entrance ' 2. Improve the 496/Holmes Entrance 3. Institute a foot patroh. 4. Improve generat accessibility ' a. move parking Lots to oore'major streets b. move or improve pedestrian overpass 5. Improve lighting and fencing.. ' 6. Enforce park rules. PROBLEM 11 Problem related to Sparrow Hospital and the associated med- ical complex are noted and discussed in other sections of the plan. See the Transportation and Economic Development Sections of this plan for further detail. ' -108- Additional pedestrian/bicycle entrances are needed into Potter Park primarily from the east. StratagigJ CO 10 years,) 1. Bork with Parks, Traffic, Public Service and Pianning'De- partments to determine the best location for the addition access point, Cwhere it should intersect with the- park and with Aurelius Road.). This access should be completed in conjunction with Aurelius Road improvements north of Mt. Hope. The access should be for pedestrians and bicycles only. P RQY i EM 13 The entrance to Potter Park should be improved to provide for a smoother flow of traffic. StUlagy (0 - 10 years) 1. Work with Parks, Traffic and Public Service to determine if roadway (Pennsylvania) can be widened and/or redesigned at the Potter Park entrance to provide more south bound left - turn "stacking" space and to improve general traffic flow. P ROBLV1 14 The schools do not seem to offer enough adult activities in non -school hours: alUlag i t CO 10 years) 1. Work with the Lansing School District to identify under- utilized schools, and the programs desired by the community, Z. Work with existing community recreation centers such as Fos- ter to establish satellite programs in school buildings dur- ing the summer and after school. -109- ?RQ&III15 Many school and other community type facilities appear to be under utilized. Community groups# adult and teen recreation ac- tivities and "latch key" programs are frequen-tly in -need of space. Also# many programs never get started because they have no space. Activities designed specifically for young adults ' (1.3-20) are almost non existant# except organized varsity sports. a=j_ttggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Work with the Lansing School District# parents, and persons in the young parents#'and persons in the young ' adult category and other interested parties to identify programs and activities which could be initiated iden- tification 'of the agency or -groups to implement such programs# and an appropriate tocati-on for such programs. 2. Work with the Lansing Area Council of Churches, the ' Lansing School District, Capitol Area Community Ser- vices# and Ingham County Office for Young Children and ' any other interested parties to coordinate space pro- grams and funding for children•s programs. ' 3. Work out any transportation problems for these programs with local providers and volunteers. -110- SPARROW HOSPITAL -GOOD HOSPITAL BUT HAS PARKING, ACCESS, AND ENCROACHMENT PROBLEMS i U a D D �ooD ELM PARK -GOOD CITY PARK FOR ORGANIZED SOFTBALL. DOES'NT DISTURB ANY NEIGHBORHOODS OAK PARK -MORE SUPERVISION -MORE PARK PATROLS -MORE ACTIVITIES -ENFORCEMENT OF RULES -BATHROOMS/DRINKING FOUNTAIN fSEE 9Ni+w SUEE HOLMES ST. SCHOOL - -GOOD SITE FOR SATELLITE REC. CENTER PROGRAMS ARMORY PARK -BATHROOMS -TREES -EQUIPMENT - --� L__.j L..J . soGwuw L_J LJ __j u_j uL—J/--J ` • L_ u v ��, 0 0 3 FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER -NEEDS MORE RK -NEEDS TO DEVELOP SATELLITE OPERATIONS y I LIE L._. i 4 JLA5ALLE 9111 L4 .EaDMEJ]u ® D D u a 6 I ,� CC�C�DODD � ...vwnuw«.ay.awwr ruwe� WALSH PARK --ENF�RCEME-NT OF RULES -MORE SUPERVISION rn -BATHROOMS/DRINKING FOUNTAINS -FENCING NEAR MARTIN BLOCK, INC min min I It Elm ull POTTER PARK -BIKE AND PED ACCESS FROM EAST FOSTER PARK -NEEDS MORE EQUIPMENT AND 1/2 COURT BASKETBALL -BATHROOMS -MORE ACTIVITIES HUNTER PARK -NEED COMPLETE UTILIZATION STUDY -ACCESS PROBLEMS -PARKING ENTRANCE ON RESIDENTIAL ST. -PED ACCESS NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED NEAR X-WAY -ACCESS NEAR HICKORY SHOULD BE CLOSED -MORE ACTIVITIES NEEDED -MORE SUPERVISION -MORE LIGHTS -ENFORCEMENT OF RULES District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN COMMUNITY FACILITIES ISSUES ;1 N e f00 A Y» aU �f0011 I�MYn4 grW.i pvl.plwMl "gel `J ' ' L--J L..J LJ . $fGWNJ _ ` L—J LJ l-1 _J L—j L_J L..J ` J :.�..:J L..J 0 0 ORCRA a 4NDfN , S SEE rein • p9GNW00D j 9i11�vuSSEE : � � Y � Z a lEE F.- 0 £ S LL 2 S L a. al U9+11E ❑ ❑ .EfaD/nE ®� a � u a L49y,fE El0El R=oaooD DUO���onn�n AREAS WITHOUT 'GOOD" ACCESS TO PARK LAND FUTURE PARK ACQUISION AND DEVELOPMENT BY PRIORITY IN DISTRICT #10 . District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN NOTE: THESE AREAS PRESENTLY ONLY HAVE ACCESS TO PARKS BY CROSSING MAJOR BARRIERS PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services include, functions normally performed by the municipality which are considered necessary by residents and would be difficult to provide or obtain'on an individual basis. These functions or operations include police and fire protection, utility services Tgas, electricity, storm and sanitary sewerp etc.) road construction and/or repairp and garbage collection are within this category. The positive and negative aspects related to the delivery of these services will be discussed in this section, as well as methods and suggestions for improving and/or enhancing service delivery. The area Hide and citywide policies will provide direction for determining the individual strategies. -The Area Policies are indicated below. REUM! AREA DLI9111 Ggngr a 1 The City shall adopt a policy of recouping the cost of pro- viding utilities and services to adjacent municipal and township governments by: 1. Negotiating and executing appropriate contracts to cover operating"expenditures. 2. Deve:loping financing mechanisms which will offset ini- tial capital investments. 3. Annexing the township areas servedp where neither of the above conditions are not in force. Storm anq Sanitary Sgwgrs Encourage the improvement of sewer facilities to developed areas not adequately served. Promote a program to upgrade the sewer system where needed and eliminate combined sewer overflow to reduce water pollution by: - Separating storm and sanitary sewer systems. - Utilizing a system of retention basins and/or other al- ternative techniques if they would be technically feasi- ble, less costly and as effective as separation. Assuring that sewers are able to handle industrial waste without backup. -113- Plan and coordinate development of sewer systems into areas of the region intended for development to: - Provide adequate sewer type and capacity to support par- ticular types of land use expected to occur. - Minimize disruption to the environment. Reduce overall costs. Riv_gr Flooding The City of Lansing should undertake a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Urbandale Area. As a major element of this programme measures to minimize the effects of river flooding should be implementedp such as an adequate warning system, flood proofings development of appropriate land uses, etc. Water Reduce the depletion of the City*s water supply by: - Utilizina treated storm and Haste Water, if possible (such as for industrial uses or watering golf courses). - Encouraging water conservation through a rate structure which penalizes heavy users and rewards conservation. - Developing conservation and water quality plans on a re- gional basis. - Encouraging the extension of water facilities to those areas not adequately served by water. —Protecting aquifer recharge areas from encroachment by sanitary landfills or other possible sources of contami- nation. The City of Lansing supports the position of the State of Michigan to preserve the water resources contained within the Great Lakes and their individual water sheds to: - Retain and expand the state recreational industries. - provide adequate water resources for shipping and harbor needs. - provide adequate water resources for other industries Lo- cated in the state. - prevent export of water resources to other regions of the country. Solid Wastg Continue the solid Haste pick-up service whether it is op- erated by the City, private agency, or regional agency. Promote the recycling and reclaiming of solid waste by: Develooing a non -elective authority to find operational alternatives for recycling and reclamation of solid waste (e.g.s for energy production and/or element reclamation). �ntgr�gpartmgntal Coordination ('datal an!J FngrgY Production) Require interdepartmental coordination in all planning and/ or implementation of construction and/or reconstruction of fa- cilities or services used to produce or distribute water, elec- tricity, and/or other energy, so that: -114- - Recently completed projects do not have to be redesigned and/or reconstructed. Time schedules can be coordinated. - Citizen input can be gained before final plans are ap- proved. - City design and/or development standards can be incorpo- rated. - Budgeting can be facilitated. - Services and facilities are desirably placed, to minimize environmental problems. Insure that services are e.xtended to areas of the City where land is capable of supporting development and growth. �.ngrgy Cansirvation The City of Lansing should encourage all utitity providers to explore alternative sources of fuels and increased conserva Lion through methods such as conservation and consumer education in order to: - Conserve fossil fuel resources. - Diversify the available sources to reduce dependance upon foreign sources.. The City of Lansing should not support nuclear power as a source of electrical power generation. The Board of rater and Light. should institute measures which will provide incentives for ail customers (residential and nonresidential) to conserve energy. Customers should develop methodologies which will• result in ' load managements i.e., the bulk use of electricity at non -peak hours. Lnrironmint Evaluate and minimize air, water and noise pollution in the reconstruction or construction of production.and/or distribution facilities for water, steam, or electricity to protect flood plain areas, adjacent land areas, animal life, soils and vegeta lion. Additional care should -be taken to assure that "acid rain" is minimized. Streit Lighting - Promote a street lighting program placing equal emphasis on illuminating both the street and the sidewalk. - Promote a residential street lighting program which will be suitable and appropriate to the character of the ' neighborhood and acceptable to residents. - Promote use of low profile lights on residential local and collector streets regardless of the existence of telephone poles on front lines. - Develop street lighting standards including pole heights and illumination applicable to various street classifica-tions (according to the Master Street Plan). This should be a cooperative effort of the Board of Water and Light, the Public Service Department, the Traffic Department, and the Planning Department, with review by citizens at public hearings for residentsin affected areas, especially for residential collectors and Local streets. Area public :hearings should be well advertised and a vote taken of affected residents to determine the area lighting plan: EIgctric and Tglgpfiong Sgrv_icgs (underground service) Encourage the continuation of policies for the placement of all utility service underground in all new developments and redeveloped areas to: - Lessen the number of physical obstacles within the street right-of-way (R.O.W.) - Enhance the visual appearance of the neighborhood. .Encourage the Board of Water and Light to redesign their rate structure and provision of services by charging premium rates to users outside the city limits such that business, pres- ently located outside of the city 'is encoura-ged to locate within the corporate limits of Lansing. F.asgmgntn Coordinate (through the Parks Department) the utilization of utility easements for recreational purposes such as: - hiking/biking paths linking various parks - Linear parks Public Safety Provide public safety services, facilities and programs re- sponsive to the needs of the community efficiently and effec- tively; this includes: Fire Department Servicest prevention, station construction and uniformity of codes as applied to building safety. Police Department: safety programsp bicycle proaramsp patrol and other field services. Advertise and make public -safety services, facilities and programs accessible to the community. Support increased citizen participation on the decision making Boards for public safety agencies to provide more effec- tive and sensitive response to citizen problems and concerns. Public buildingsp structures and facilities will be designed so as to promote the safety and convenience of users. This de- sign should also promote police and fire personnel emergency ac- cess; this includes: - barrier free design - visability throughout structures such as bus shelters. -116- Assets The following items have been, identified by the residents and staff regarding the public services in District #10. These elements include: Utilitigs 1. Street lights are. ava:ilabte and adequate on.most streets in the district. Also prompt repair and installation were not- 2. Water service is available throughout the District and the pressure is adequate. 3. Where sidewalks have been repaireds city crews have done a good job. (Areas where repair has not occurred are discussed in the Problem Section.) 4. Fire Protection is considered good. 5. Police protection is considered adequate. Stratggigs tQ _.12 Years) 1. Commend the Board of dater 8 Light for provision of "approp.riate" street `tights in keeping with neighborhoods and prompt repair of some. 2. Continue to work wi t.h' the Board of Water 8 Light to provide street lighting to all areas in keeping With individual neighborhoods and according to a residential scale. 3. Continue to provide service and plan for new wells in appro- priate locations. 4. Work with the Public Service Dept. to efficiently plan for sidewalk repair and/or construction -(in ccnjunction with other buried utilities) on a citywide basis. 5. Work with Police to continue to operate and establish new neighborhood watch programs in District 410. 6. Work with Police officers assigned to the individual neigh- borhoods to establish and/or keep open dines of communication to enable officers to better protect the neighborhood and maintain high visibility. T. Continue to support police and fire departments. through man- power and equipment funding based on demonstrated need. P ROBLIM S The elements listed below represent problems as identified by citizens in the area of Public Services. Several of these problems also relate to other sections of the plan and will be cross-referenced where appropriate. PROBLIM 1 Flooding on the East Side and particularly that area com- monly defined as Urbandale (See Map 28). This flooding takes two forms. One is storm flooding caused by the river rising and overflowing into low tying areas. The secon'd is sewer overflow which occurs when the capacity of the combined severs and the pumps can not handle the volume of water attempting to pass through the pipes. This results in sewer backups which flood basements. Appendix VI attempts to further define the problems and issues as well as provide more detailed analysis and expla- nation of the alternatives and solutions. Appendix VI was pre- pared by a sub -committee of the District #10 Committee in con- junction with this comprehensive planning effcrt. all atggi gs• (0 - 10 years) 1. Improve the present emergency flood procedures to include a triggering mechanism for sandbaggingi, initiation of the flood warning system on a timely basis, and utilization of flood gates including those on cross connections. 2. Initiate a study by the Public Service Department to deter- mine, the effects and mitigate any negative impacts of water displacement in the rest of the flood plain if the measures above are implemented. 3. Work with Planning, Public Service and Emergency Services to inform Urbandale (and other flood prone area) residents of potential mitigating measures which can be undertaken such as basement shut off valvesp rehabilitation to flood proof houses, etc. (See Housina Section.) 4. Seek improvements in the'flood insurance program. 5. Proceed with the "201" Facilities plan for the Red Cedar segment. 6. Implement other Public Service Dept. recommendations on strategies for improving sewer capacity and reduce.river flooding. 7. Work with Public Service to find the funding to complete necessary sanitary and storm sewer separations and other im- provements. 8. Work with citizens of Urbandalep (both Twp. and city resi- dents), representatives of Lansing, Lansing Township, Ingham County, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission on a cooper- ative basis to establish a committee to ccordinate all ef- forts (public servicer land use and housing) and funding in the Urbandale Area. PRDBj<RM _Z Most of the East Side has only sanitary or combined sanitary and storm sewers. The amount of development has in many places surpassed the capacity of the sewers to handle the volume cre- ated. This results in obnoxious oderso flooding from basement backups and commercial inventory losses from flooding. -118- Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Implement the recommendations of Public Service to separate sewers, install retention basins, clean flood traps and dis- connect residentia't downspouts from sewers. These items should be initiated on a priority basis which takes into consideration the•% increase in capacity and relative costs as major elements. PROBLEM 3 Some streets and alleys are without street lights. Also several parks have been cited as needing some additional lighting (see Community Facilities Section). Stra.ggigs (0 - 10 years) 1. Work with the Board of Water & Light to identify appropriate Locations and work these into instaltation'schedule provided a petition (for streets or alleys) is, obtained indicating approval by 51% of residents. In the case of individual park lighting, the Parks Department and surrounding neighborhood groups should be consulted prior to placement. 2. Select Lighting fixtures in accordance with Board rules and citizen preferences, especially low profile lights in resi- dential areas. t1122L M 4 High profile lights are less desirable than tow profile lights particuiar•ty in residential areas for aesthetic, reasons and because high profile tights require substantial tree pruning to permit light to fitter onto the street and sidewalk. Stratggi_gJ CO - 10 years) 1. Work with the Board of Water 8. Light.. to continue to replace incandescent lighting with mercury and/or low pressure sodium as more efficient lighting sources. 2. In this replacement process, strongly urge the BWBL to adopt a street lighting policy which solicits citizen input prior to installing new street lights, provides a variety (3 - 4) of tow profile fixtures for neighborhoods to choose from, and a general policy of installing low profile tights in resi- dential neighborhoods regardless of the existence of tele- phone poles. PROaLM 5 Many sidewalks on the East Side are in a deteriorated con- dition making pedestrian travel difficult, particularly near high pedestrian volume activity centers such as Foster Center.' Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Work with the Public Service Department to develop a system of regular repair and maintenance of the sidewalk system throughout the city. To fund this system, a certain percen- tage of the Public Service budget should be reserved for sidewalk inspection and repair. PROBLEM 5 Many sidewalks are not shoveled in winter -making pedestrian travel difficult. Of particular concern are sidewalks near schools where children have to walk in the streets where side- walks are unplowed. Stra_tggigs (0 - 10 years) 1. Stringently enforce the existing city ordinance requiring all properties to have cleared sidewalks after substantial snow falls. The mechanism to enforce this ordinance must include a coop- erative effort between the Police and Public Service Depart- ments in order to be effective as welt as a well coordinated complaint system. P RDBLEM 7 Curb cuts are needed at most intersections. A fairly sub- stantial community of handicapped persons has developed on the East Side because of the proximity of residential and consumer commercial uses as well as good access to public transportation. As a result, curb cuts are- a priority on the East Side. Stratggigs (0 - 10 years) 1. Work with Public Service to incorporate the instattation, maintenance and repair of curb cuts into the comprehensive citywide curb and gutter program with the understanding that special attention be given to providing curb cuts and side- walks at intersections near major bus routes and around com- mercial uses such as grocery stores, laundromats, etc. PROBLEM a Many streets are in seriously deteriorated condition, partly, due to poor condition or lack of curb which speeds up the dete- rioration process of the street and secondly due to the freeze and thaw process which occurs in the spring resulting in broken pavement. Stratggigs t0'- 10 years) 1. Continue the program of systematic curb and gutter mainte- nance and repair on a citywide basis. 2. Continue the citywide program of street repair and repaving as funds permit. PROBLEM 9 Police do not seem to be visible and accessible to resi- dents. Stratggigs (0 - 10 years) 1. Utilize methods in addition to the patrol car such as foot or bicycle patrols to increase visibility and com- munication with residents. PRROREEM '10 -120- Police response. time seems stow particularly .in neighbor- hoods near the city limits where there is confusion regarding which police department hasl jurisdiction. ' Similar situations arise where residents call the wrong fire department which reduces response time as well. ' Strategies (0 - 10 years) 1. As an element of the information network and community orga- nization to be established -for Urbandates, the police and fire departments should inform residents of the correct department and number to call for service. 2. In the.long term, the township islandsi, west of U>S> 127 should be annexed resolving the jurisdictional service area ' problem. PRQQLIM 11 Residents indicate a very low recovery rate for stolen bicycles. Facts reveal that part of the problem is the bicycle ' owner who is tax about registering their vehicles. Strategies (0 10 years) 1. Work with the Police Department to develop better methods to recover bicycles. 2. Publicize procedures and locations for bicycle registration. 3. Stiffen penalties for not registering or transferring title for bicycles. 4. Earmark the funds raised from registration and payment of fines for the improvement of existing bike paths and the construction of additional ones. ' PROBLEM 12 Residents indicate that the police appear to be tax regard- ing the enforcement of parking ordinances. ' hack of off street parking many times appears to be a prob- tem and is cited as a reason for not pursuing parking violations. Stra�tegigs (0 - 10 years) 1. Work with Policed Traffic and Planning and private concerns 1 (where appropriate) to determine cause of parking problems. (See Circulation Section) then develop solutions which will permit uniform enforcement of the code. Alsop take traffic parking violation enforcement out of police jurisdiction. PROBLEM 13 ' Trash collection procedures seem very inconsistant. Resi- dents indicate that there is no consistancy in "what" and "under what" conditions trash will be taken. Policies regarding col- lection seem unclear, unknown or not followed by the trash cot- lecti on crews. Strategies (0 - 10 years) 1. Arrangements should be.made to print the basic trash cottec- tion rules on the outside of all orange bags. -121- 2. Work with Public Service Department to train crews to consistantly follow the same set of rutes as is printed on I the orange bags. 3. Use other media such as the newspaper to publicize the rules and regulations. ' 4. Also, publicize the operational rules governing the "bulk pickup" truck for large items. I 5. Make the bulk pickup truck available for neighborhood clean up days on a prearranged schedule. 6. Establish a -hot line" to ask questions and lodge complaints I Iand provide reasonable answers. PROBLEM 14 ' Residents report that some people put trash out too soon; either it sits at the curb for several days or animals scatter it ati over. Strategies (0 - 10 years) 1. Enforce present ordinances requiring people to put out their trash no earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the evening before their regularly scheduled pickup day. 2. Use the Strategies outlined in Problem 12 above. ER_OBl EM 15 Residents are concerned that "special- spring and fail trash ' Icottections w-ill cease. These are important in encouraging res- idents to clean up their property. IStratggigs CO - 10 years) ' I 1. Work Frith Public Service to make Bulk Pickuo service more flexible on Weekends when (with proper advance notice and approval) neighborhood organization can schedule clean up days and use this. service for a fee if necessary to cover costs. 2. For "special" city scheduled pickups, the Public Service Dept. and neighborhood organizations can -be utilized to ad- vertise and promote these events. PROBLEM 15 Street sians seem to.be stolen frequently. iSt'ratgaigs CO - 10 years) I 1. Utilize the new method for attaching street signs which is I designed to reduce vandalism as signs. are installed or re- placed. PROBLEM 17 Building numbers are not visible on all structures Cresi dential and other types)> In some cases they have fallen or peeled off and have never been replaced. Others have been I painted, over and are illegible. This makes it difficult for po- lice, fire and other emergency vehicles to locate the proper ad- dress quickly. Written out numbers (i.e., seventeen hundred twenty-three) are also difficult to read. -123- Strat.gaigs (0 10 years) 1.. Amend the Public Service codes to inctude remedial action which can be taken to require visible readable numbers on att structures at atl.time.. Included in this amendment would be. a provision to transfer the enforcement powers to the Build- ing Department. 2. Also Work with apartment complexes and mobile home parks to develop number boards at the major.entrance to each park or complex which is lighted and easily mead by emergency vehi- ctes. PR22LIM U Animal control does not.seem adequate. Response by the Ingham County Animal Control agents seems s toss. However, initial fault lies with owners who atJoWr their animals to run free or are not responsible enough to care for them -property. Some are abandoned and can cause serious problems (i.e,, biting, garbage, etc.). Although dogs seem to cause, more problems, cats and other animals should also be licensed and their owners made accountable for their actions. Strat_gQies (O - b years) 1. Require licensing of all domestic house pets on annual basis. Prior to obtaining the license documentation of the appro- priate innocutations would be necessary. 2. Utilize additionat funds from licensing to off set the costs of offering free operations to neuter animals. This would be offered through the anima! shelter. 3. Conduct an educational program for pet owners to make them aware of the laws regarding animal controL, Leashing, etc. -194- i m r m m m m i s m m m m m m m m m m m m m F_4 N U'1 'S a -o Q Yi0 a SM q'V NWi1 ...•vra n..wo ao.alwHr Nxel JuT ru _' ORCHARD I u__ y LfE 2 & = I i n � U 93uE VWE � ,170uui Ul CIE]JEidDNE 3 SSI.L6 " L I 0 a 0 IMCHGS a000 =00 _ __u 00 D El vR Ecr °s UE] A4. CU 1..�► .I•R•x C(n n 11 BE1H o -TRASH COLLECTION SHOULD BE CONSISTANT -BLDG. NUMBERS SHOULD BE CLEARLY VISIBLE ON ALL BLDGS. PUBLIC SERVICE ISSUES LACK OF SEPARATED SEWERS INDICATES ONLY SEPARATED AREAS ••• GRAVEL STREETS STREETSDETERIORATED "I DETERIORATED CURB AND GUTTER District 10 North East Area -SIDEWALKS NEED TO BE PLOWED CITY OF LANSING,MICHIGAN IN WINTER PARTICULARLY THOSE AROUND SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND COMMERCIAL AREAS. -LOW PROFILE LIGHTS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE ENVIRONMENT One of the more subtle aspects of land use planning which affects people psychotogically is environmentat and urban design. These elements can be responsible for setting the tone in a neighborhood or along a streetl for establishing a generally positive or negative atmosphere. Traditionally, "environment" has included physical elements such as soils and erosion, wildlife habitat and environs. More recently air, water, noise and visual pollution have been added to broaden the concept of environment. In addition, certain land uses by the nature of the activity generated or its appearance created conflict with other uses. The incompatibility of various uses is not generally a hazard to health or safety, but rather a problem which detracts from the quality of life within the District. Most of the environmental items identified here are associ- ated with problems in previous chapters. It is the purpose of. this section to delineate advantageous environmental features, identify detrimental etesents and pose strategies which will work to create a positive, .attractive atmosphere for the residents of District 10. ULL ANT AREA PPLICUS Env_ironmintal Policy Evaluate the effect of any proposed development on the environment to: Plan for measures that will preserve and/or minimize any impact upon natural vegetation, topography, soils, drain- age, erasion, surface and ground water resources and wildlife. - Plan for measures which will preserve and/or minimize im- pacts upon the physical, social, and economic aspects of the human environment. Natural ',nvironmgnt Assure the preservation and enhancement cf natural environ- ment by: - Identifying and preserving unique and environmentally sensitive natural features. Protecting and improving the Grand River, the Red Cedar River, and cleaning up the river -bank areas. - Protecting and improving the air and water quality. Carefully evaluating new development and redevelopment activity to assure compatibility with existing natural systems. Preventing the export of water resources to other regions of the country by maintaining local and state control. Engrgy Consgrvation Promote energy efficiency and conservation by: - Encouraging energy efficiency in the construction or alteration of public or private structures. - Supporting energy efficient transportation systems. - Locating new development and. encouraging redevelopment where it will utilize existing utility and transportation systems. Encouraging.use of alternative energy source (except nu- clear). Encouraging.conservat.ion by users through "load manage- ment"' differential rate structures. and education programs which promote efficiency. Visuaj jnv_3r2nnment Assure the preservation and enhancement of the visual char- acter of the Area by: - Encouraging development which 'is compatible with the use, scale and architecture of� existing buildings in the area. - Promoting the revitalization of various activity centers, places of interest, commercial centers and neighborhoods. Requiring -the provision of landscaped open space in public and private new development. - Utilizing design and landscaping teckniques for buffering and/or screening purposes between di f_f erent land uses, where appropriate. - Maintaining natural screening where possible. - Encourag,ing utility wires to be placed underground. - Creating buffer zones, where appropriate, between vastly different uses. These zones would be more extensive and entail more land area than buffering and screening tech- niques. Controlling street signs, billboards and building signs which clutter the visual-envir.onment. Air Quality - Aloisg Protect the air quality 'of residential areas from undue intrusion of noise which deteriorates the environment by: -129- - developing performance standards for various types of land uses* enforcing and improving ordinances related to noise and disturbing the peace. - prohibiting or minimizing-the'•impacts of incompatible Cdue to noise) land uses.. B arri ar F r&a gas i gn Support the implementation of the State regulation. requiring barrier free design in all public buildings and encourage the private sector to incorporate barrier free design in newly con- structed and rehabilitated buildings utilized by the general public. Assets . The citizens of District 10 identified the following items as assets in their area to be enhanced and preserved. 1. Large, mature trees along streets, in parks and yards are very positive elements. They lend an aura of stately elegance in established neighborhoods. 2. . The district has a unique ftavor of diversity and cohesiveness which creates a distinctive character. Residents are provided with a wide range of housings goods, and services,. recreation and cultural opportu- nities and adequate transportation to choose from. 3. The rivers, their aesthetic potential and possibilities for recreational and wildlife opportunities, are tre- mendous natural assets. , 4. Housing Maintenance and attractive yard appearance in many neighborhoods are positive elements for enhancing the general quality of life. 5. Increases in housing maintenance and repair have been noted in some neighborhoods where deterioration has previously occurred. Stratagias CO 10 years) 1. Continue to support programs by the Parks Department. Forestry Division to plant, replant and replace trees on th•e public property.. 2. Assure healthy and wise management of the existing trees by continued support of programs to property prune, fertilize, and control disease at appropriate intervals. 3. Use the strategies outlined in all previous sections which improve or enhance the positive elements which contribute to the unique character of District #10. 4. Attempt whenever possible to blend a variety of uses using buffering techniques and transition zones to separate incompatible uses. 0 5. Pursue a ram ro of procuring title and/or easements program P 9 along the rivers to continue development of the Watgr_ ' JLont Qgv_gigon�gnt Pjan, 1974. 6. Develop and pass an ordinance requiring each new or ' reconstructed housing unit to plant a tree on the lot from. a List provided and.approved by the City Forester. 7. Work with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to reduce pollution in the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers in order to promote water activities such as fishing and canoeing. 8. Continue to support active neighborhood associations in efforts to. promote housing maintenance through a vari- ety of programs. A. Educational *programs on house repair. B. Educational programs on the availability of fi- nancing sources. C. Information on other programs which can provide assistance to low, and moderate income families and seniors in the provision of materials and la- bor to do repairs and weatherizati.on. D. Investigate the potential for tool banks and other proposals in.the Housing Section Asset Strategy 1 which would generally be organized by neighborhood organizations. 9. Support efforts through various media to publicize fix up, clean up programs as well as possible financial and technical assistance (i.e. CDBG in target areas). 10. Support efforts of neighborhood organizations, busi- nesses and ind'i.viduals to Landscape and maintain their properties. 11. Support efforts to revise building codes to stress en- ergy efficiency and conservation in the design, con- struction, and/or reconstruction of all buildings. PROQ.LQMS ■ Visual Pollution PRQQ�QM 1 The overall general appearance and rear area of many com- mercial buildings are poorly maintained and cluttered. This is particularly unsightly where businesses are in close proximity to ' adjacent residences.. Stnatggigs (0 10 years) , 1. Apply the Landscape, Screening and Buffering Ordinance ' whenever possible on new construction and expansion projects to address: A. Rear and side yard screening and fencing. _111_ B.. Screening of service areas. C. Continuing maint.enance of landscaping and fencing. ' 2. Work with businesses to paint or use other types of covering material to make the rear portion of the buildings attractive. ' 3. Provide incentives to businesses to fence, paint and clean existing structures. Technical assistance for landscaping, and/or other site and building improve- ments should be made available through city depart- ments. 4. Amend present ordinances- ,(Building Code) to provide monetary penalties and fines for non compliance. PRROOP4EM 2 Exposed, open dumpsters in parking lots cf commercial in- dustrial and _multiple dwelling buildings are unsightly, and are a health hazard -which' attracts rats and other vermin. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) ' 1. Support enforcement of the Landscape, Screening, and Buffering Ordinance for substantial rehabilitation or new construction which requires fencing of dumpsters. ' 2. Work with existing businesses and/or landlords to ar- range more frequent trash pickup and to include screening of dumpsters in an overall plan to improve their site. PROBLEM 3 Parking lots for some multiple dwelling structures and many non-residential buildings are unsightly. These are unpaved not screened, littered, have internal congestion problems and offer little or no visual relief for.residents or passers-by. ' •Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Enforce landscape screening and buffering Ordinance (mentioned previously). 2. Encourage businesses to formulate overall development and site plans possibly granting incentives, when plans meet criteria established within.the administrative controls on Economic Development. Strip commercial development along major arterial streets ' results in visual pollution (proliferation of signs and poles), a lack of continuity in development and an overabundance of curb cuts. Cluttered development of this nature also causes a myriad of internal circulation and parking problems. Stratggi_qs CO 10 years) -132- 1. Work with 'groups of businesses to combine and coordi- nate parking areas, architectural design and shared costs for maintenance. 2.. Establish a group of technicians Cprofessionats from Building, Planning, Public Service and other interested agencies) who would work with businessmen to provide assistance to accomplish the above improvements. This assistance could be in the form of technical advice, information concerning financial incentives and adop- tion of design criteria and review standards for small shopping areas. 3. Work with the Board of wires. Water & Light to either bury 4. Develop on a citywide basis site plan criteria for ngW commercial development including items such as: A. Setting minimum green space requirements B. Setting -maximum allowable percent of Lot area to be paved. C. Setting controls concerning height, placement and compatibility ,of signs. In cases of redevelopment in existing commercial areas, the site criteria should be modified where appropriate to recognize and accommodate the "u,rban" environment. With narrow, siaall lots locked between existing busi- nesses, certain buildings and/or tots may remain vacant for long periods of time because they cannot meet the site criteria. Therefore, in certain circumstances, various site criteria may need to be waived if the proposed redevelopment is tastefulr aesthetically pleasing, and in keeping with the surrounding environ- ment. 5. Support the enactment of a comprehensive sign ordinance which controls the following: A. Size of sign B. Location or placement on the parcel C. Brightness of electric signs D. Thee number and size of signs in store windows.. E. Temporary signs (as it relates to the limits; getting permission for placement on vacant build- ings -and telephone poles, and as it affects sight distance). F. Places jurisdiction for enforcement with Zoning Code officers. 6. Utilize the Screening and Buffering Ordinance to its maximum allowable limits.. -111- P aaLKM S Some residences detract from the appearance of surrounding neighborhoods because of a lack -of Landscaping, lawn care and. exterior maintenance. Stratggigs CO 6 years) 1. Work with Public Service and neighborhood associations to sponsor beautification campaigns. 2. . Designate target areas for tree planting programs (see Assets Strategy 2). 3. Work with neighborhood associations, City Forester and Ingham county Extension Service•to provide advisory services to individual homeowners. PRQRL,M 6 Junk cars, parts, scrap metal used furniture, appliances, weeds and debris in District 10 are unattractive and can be con- sidered attractive nuisances, especiatly if they are unprotected. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. More effective enforcement of the junk yard ordinance by allowing the issuance of tickets and fines before initiating court' proceedings . 2. Work with owners to police their buildings,to order additional trash pick-up if necessary. 3. Work with neighborhood organizations to sponsor "Clean-up Days". PRUBLEM, T Uncut weeds, junk and debris accumulate on vacant land in and around residential areas. At least a portion of..these vacant parcels are publicly owned. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. More effective enforcement of the junk yard ordinance by allowing the issuance of tickets and fines before initiating court proceedings. 2. Work with owners of apartment buildings to order addi- tional trash pick-up if necessary, to improve site. 3. Work with neighborhood organizations to sponsor "Clean-up Days". 4. The City and other public agencies (such as Consumers Power, Board of Water BLiaht, etc.) should be more conscientious concerning the proper maintenance of their various properties.. '1 9 A An overabundance of "wires" (telephones etectric, and cable) and potes detract from the overall appearance of all as both residential and non-residential. Stratggigs�(0 - 10 years) 1. All utilities shall be required to remove abandoned wires and poles as soon as they are abandoned. NO;,Sf. ULLUT1ON P HRLI M 9 Excessive traffic on residential streets is a primary source of noise pollution. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Determine the streets with inappropriate traffic vot- umes, study the potential solutions, and implement recommendations. Citizens, Traffic and Ptanning Dept.. should be involved in this process. EMBLEM 10. The siren which sounds for trucks too high to pass under the G.T.W.R.R. bridge on Pennsylvania -Avenue is annoying for resi- dents, especially when the horn goes off for no apparent reason. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Remove the siren, and replace it by hanging "Log chains" or some other mechanical device. The existing flashing lights would not be affected. EMU M 11 The police helicopter is very Loud and disturbing especiatly at night. Residents also question its effectiveness and neces- sity. Stratagigs CO - 10 years) 1.. Work with the Police Dept. to install a muffler on the helicopter if i,t continues to be used. 2. Explore other methods of apprehension which have simi- tar results without the noise, if possible. 3. Explore necessity and reasons for continued helicopter use. Should the project be discontinued, it is recom- mended that the funds be reprogrammed for neighborhood "ground" patrols and/or the flexi-patrol concept. PMLIM 19 Noise resulting from toud'parties and barking dogs in resi- dential areas is a nuisance and disturbing to adjacent houses. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) -135- 1. Amend the present Lansing.Noise Ordinance (Ord. 208s 1971) to include a graduated series of stiff penalties and fines for failure to comply with the sections out- lined in the noise ordinance. 2. Once the ordinance'has:been amendeds- the public should be informed through various media, and strict enforce- ment by the Police Dept. initiated. PRQQLFM 13 The I-96 expressway is in close proximity to some existing development. The freeway generates a substantial amount of noise poliut.ion which is most detrimental to adjacent residential uses. atratggigl (0 - 6 years) 1. Work• cooperatively w.it.h the State of Michigan Depart- ment of Transportation to give higher priority to the installation of an effective noise berm along the freeway through the City of Lansing giving particular emphasis to adjacent residential areas.. 2. Encourage through s.ite plan review adequate protection of any new residential development which may occur in proximity to the freeway. Water P21iution P RORLEM 14 Inappropriate uses located in the flood plain could contaminate the river and possibly drinking water. Stratggigl CO - 10 years) 1. Wo.rk with the State DNR to stringently control any business in the flood plain, particularly, those which involve chemical or other toxic substances. 2. Request the City Council to -initiate rezoning of the parcel at 722 S. Foster from "H" Light Industrial to "B - One Family Residential for three primary reasons. A. Potential hazard to the flood plain. B. Potential hazard to existing sewer system. C. Incompa.tible use (surrounded by all single family units and located at the dead end of a completely Local residential street). PROBLLM 13 Potential environmental hazards exist in the production, transportation and storage of toxic wastes and industrial chemi- cals. Strotggigs (0 - 10 years) -136- 1. Allow expansion of.existing industrial facilities in step with adopted pollution control standards. Devel- opment should proceed only when it is demonstrated that expansion and- subsequent operation of an industrial activity will not create pollution that will exceed ' established standards. Public assistance or tax concessions offered. for industrial renovation or ex- ' pansion. projects should be based in part on the devel- opers assurance and demonstrated. ability to stay within control guidelines established by vocal ordinance. Z. Maintain, through the public direction of land usep as. much isolation and buffering as possible between in- dustrial and residential land. Public direction in- cludes the power of zoning and site plan review, the Screening and Ordinance, use of adjacent ,Buffering, public Lando and fiscal policies.designed to assist industrial expansion or provide other incentives to guide investment and use of land by private enterprise. 3. Support federal and state regulations regarding the storager transport and d.isposal of toxic wastes pro- duced, in Large quantities. 4. Develop local regulations to control storage, transport and disposal of toxic wastes produced in such small quantities that state and federal regulations do not control them. ' 5. Mork with local industry and neighboring political ju- risdictions to identify a suitable site for toxic waste disposaL, and fund, construct, and operate a toxic (� waste dispos.at facility. r _ -137- MULTIPLE UNITS WITHOUT PARKING AND HAVE OPEN DUMPSTERS a LACK OF SCREENING FOR A NON-RESIDENTIAL USE. ,w o yr raorr ,�xynBnwwcIXMptiap! JAB, AA "S WMISUPRLUTR" FROM COMMERCIAL AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL USES ON ADJACENT RESIDENCES. ALSO SIGN POLLUTION, WIRES AND LACK OF MAINTENANCE EO � H�SEEuNnE 3 • i[RHVW00 li 2 e L[E 4ri�pwSSEE • y G -• �+ Z a 2 i g r. adi LA S%LLE El VNE . VWE JEKpAE ®C QW � L, g'rLt6 Ej MA Bali ❑ C7 C� ODD : 0 0 D Cl C ooa �� ��• �7.�.• boo p `C�•D BEMENT 1:1 ; ; . :t •LI •• BRN • I •'•�' •+ - SIREN FOR LOW BRIDGE IS A - -,;z SOURCE OF NOISE POLLUTION FREEWAY NOISE POLLUTION Oh ADJACENT HOUSES HOUSING IN THE FLOOD PLAIN MUCH DETERIORATED INAPPROPRIAT9 USE IN FLOOD PLAIN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES BETTER HOUSING MAINTENANCE BETTER YARD CARE AND LESS JUNCK AND DEBRIS District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN 1 This section is devoted to delineating present land use as- sets and conflicts. As stated pireviouslyp these problems most frequently occur because of incremental growth. As a result, ' conf-licts arise when inappropriate uses develop adjacent to each other without -adequate protection. In many instances# strategies have already been suggested in other sections of this plan which would serve to remove or minimize the conflicts. The role of the City in this process is seen as the "facilitator"; that is, one of bringing the various parties together in cooperative efforts to, solve problems. General principles for guiding future devet- opment proposals are outlined in the future° land use section as well as specifii proposed uses for presently vacant parcels or ' areas where redevelopment is recommended. NDTEr General Land Use policies were not developed as part of ' citywide policies. The following general land use policies have been developed and refined by residents serving on the River Is- landp Southwest and Southeast Master Planning Committees and are proposed for the North-East Area. *The vitaiity and integrity of residential neighborhoods ' shall be supported and strengthened as the major land use in the North-East Area. To this endv no substantial demolition of housing shail be permitted without prior ' construction of as many or more comparable units. *Encourage future development of commercial and service ' functions'in appropriate locations to support the resi- dentiat community in the North-East Area. *In order to elimi-nate adverse environmental conditions, ' minimize undesirable land use patterns, and to improve the visual characters certain areas may be designated for ' redevelopment or substantial rehabilitation. *Vacant land should be fully evaluated as to its appro- priateness for various uses by: A. Developing an inventory of all vacant land in- cluding pertinent physical data ti.e.s zoning, utilities, surrounding land use.) B. Developing a system of assess.inq cammunity needs and the market- ability of various uses (i.e.v housing, parks, ware -housing) to assure efficient ' and effective dse of land. AS SAS The primary assets of District #10 relate to its unique character and flavor as a truly "urban" neighborhood. Con- venience, contrast, and diversity of uses within a small geographic area make this area attractive to its residents. The following strategies should be employed to enhance these many aspects. Stratggigs CO - 1.0 years) In order to maintain a balance among the many uses, the following.generah techniques should be considered in future planning. ` 1. Protect the integrity of established neighborhoods. 2. Protection of the existing balance of land uses at the same or, similar densities. This is particu- larly true of housing types and densities. 3. Preserve the. Many uses which are presently compat- ibi.e and exploration of solutions for resolving sand use conflict. 4. Develop adequate storm and sanitary sewers as well as other utilities to support the anticipated type and density of development in the future. 5. Utilize transition zones between land uses where possible conflicts could occur. 6.. Utilize the Landscapep Screening and 'Buffering Or- dinance to the maximum extent feasible. T. Develop adequate parking for all types of uses where necessary without creating negative impacts upon other adjacent uses. a. Utilize all of the above techniques to assure harmonious development of remaining vacant parcels and areas to be redeveloped. QROBLIMS PRORLIM I ' Many areas in District 10 suffer from poor soil condi- tions. These cause flooding problems to be compounded and can make construction difficult. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Assure adequate drainage is available prior to new development or redevelopment occurring. PROBLEM 2 Between 1970 and 1980P the East side hasp both in real and relative*numbersp lost a substantial amount of housing units. More units have been demolished than constructed. This has occurred partly because of the age (many units are well in excess of 40 years aid) of the units and also as a result 'of the expansion of "several non-residential uses_ Urbandale flooding has also taken its toil of housing units. These changes have served to erode the viable residential base of the east side. _1/17_ StratgaieS CO - 10° years) 1.' Strong.ly -support a policy which will not permit further demolition of housing (except in cases of condemnation for poor corndition)•unless new units either equal to or greater than the number being demolishedp are being constructed in the local el- ementary school attendance area within the Dis- trict. 2. Work actively to support housing maintenance and improvement programs outlined in the Housing Sec- t ion. 3. Work actively to identify suitable locations for new housing developments to be constructed. See Future, Land Use Map for possible suggested Coca- tions). PROQLEM 3 Industrial and other compatible uses have been inter- mixed haphazardly with residential,devetcpments. This pat-, tern does not promote stable development and can create nuisances for adjacent residences. (See Map 30.) Stratggigs. (0 - 6-years) I. Adopt a noise ordinance which would include noise emission Levels for each type of land uses. Where these levels are exceeded (i.e.>• too much noise) the violator should be assessed financial penalties and required to correct the situation. Enforcement procedures would be provided through the Police Department. (See Environment also.) 2. Adopt a policy of permitting expansion of existing business only if they are in compliance with the acceptable noise emission levels. (Not yet estab- Lished) and all other applicable codes. Businesses not in compliance would be required to correct ex- isting problems in conjunction with any proposed expans-i on. 3. Adopt a policy to isolate to the greatest extent possibleo industrial from residential uses. Sev- eral techniques can be employed to make this policy effective., These include: 1) the Landscapes. Screening and. Buffering Ordinance; 2) "site plan review; 3) using zoning as a way to affect a grad- ual transition from less intense to more intense uses; 4) establishment of minimum green space al- lowances around the perimeter of industrial sites; and 5) fiscal policies which encourage, dedication of substantial transition zones between residential and industrial uses. These zones would be main- tained by the private owners and could be utilized by employees for picnic and recreational areas. PROQ.LEM 4 1 /17 No transition zones exist between many land uses gen- erally considered to be incompatible. (See Map 30.) Whole- sale rezonings-according to older plans have permitted a wide range of uses to exist side by side eroding the devel- opment of potentially sound land use patterns. .at rsteaies 1. Develop and encourage land use patterns in identi- fied areas which• will act as "intensity modifiers". Such uses would provide a gradual change between uses which either by density or type should be more adequately separated. High density housing, office uses and recreational andlor open green space are examples of such modifying land uses. 2. Where land is not available for utilization of strategy 1 above, other methods of separation should be employed such as Landscapina, screenina and fencing. 3. Down zoning in certain situations may also be recommended to reduce the possibility of such di- versity without adequate control. PROBLEM 5 Land uses recommended for Lansing Township adjacent to the City of Lansing (south of Michigan, east of Mifflin) appear to be in conflict with those proposed for city par- cels, directly across the street. The township is recommending non-residential (primarily commercial) uses while the city presently recommends resi- dential us-e in the blocks bordering Lansing Township. Stratggigs CO - 10 years) 1. Support the general concepts outlined in Appendix VI for the development of Urbandale and adjacent township Lands. (See Ma-p 33..) 20 Work to coordinate the development of ttie inter- facing boundaries between the City of Lansing and Lansing Township. ' 3 Eventually annex the township islands and develop according to Appendix VI above. CSee Map 32..) PRQQLQM b Since Lansing Township does not have ordinances for problems such as front yard parking and junk yards these items are permitted to continue directly across the street ' from lots in the city where these violations are not per- mitted. This has deleterious effects on Lansing properties. ' Stratggigs (0 - 6 years) 1. Work with the Township to sponsor "Clean-up days" ' for their residents )run concurrently with Lansing) with free garbage pickup for those special days. 2.. Coordinate with Lansing Township to establish and support neighborhood organization which will act as catalysts for neighborhood improvement.. Strategies (5 - 10•years) 3. Work with Township to institute similar ordinances. 4. Annex those "township islands" already receiving most. of 'their -services by the City of Lansing. PROQj.EM 7 Holmes Street School has been scheduled for closing in 1984. Other schools in the District may also be chosen for closing in the future. Appropriate reuse of these proper- ties is.necessary., NOTE: The committee has already established a policy under the -Community Facilities Section recommending the multiple use of schools by other uses concurrently with teaching which would lease unused space and help defray the operating costs of the school. Stria_tgggs CO - 10 years) 1. Examine with the-Schooi Board the possibility of keeping Holmes Street School open since it is a neighborhood school and attempt to find other com- patible uses to share space and assist in paying expenses.: 2. Plan residential development to insure adequate elementary school populations to 'keep neighborhood schools open. 31. Should it become inevitable that a neighborhood elementary school must close, it is recommended that the reuse be in keeping with the future land use section of this plan. Additionallyt prior to implementation of any reuse plan local neighborhood residents should be consulted for their input and suggestions. 4. It is further recommended given the recent rise in child births, that the school system lease space in schoolsp not sell them. PROQI.QM S There are vacant industrial buildings and/or parcels Cprimarily in the Cedar -Larch Corridor) which need to be developed. See Future Land Use Plan for proposed type of development. (See Maps 34 and 35.) Stratgaigs CO - 10 years) 1. Work with owners of parcels through economic incentives, ' to develop property according to Future Land Use Plan. -144 2. Utilize transition zones, landscaping screening and fencing as appropriate in each case. (See Probtem 3, Strategy 3.) PI -145- "HODGE PODGE" DEVELOPMENT POOR HOUSING, VACANT BLDGS. VACANT LAND, NO MANS LAND INCOMPATIBLE ZONING AND USES, TRUCKS ON RES. STREETS, NO ON SITE PARKING AN HIGH DENSITY LOTS 1 z uk 1 TRANSITION ZONE TO CBD p 11 HOUSING SURROUNDED BY NON-RESIDENTIAL MOSTLY INDUSTRIAL USES ..-Y,I..1.✓r.:l.rI4141h1 �,k.� CHURCH PARKING NOT ADEQUATE MICHIGAN CORRIDOR -MANY TRAFFIC RNERA TORS -CONFLICT WITH NEIGHBORHOODS -PARKING AND LOADING PROBLEMS v • L_� 1-.J u V u �J a—.! 1..-.d LJ `/ a.J ` • %� J L-.� i 0 0 ORCdu9 1 N [SEE MEDICAL COMPLEX 0 FEerINaOD PARKING PROB1�1S . 91U.wS;.EE i 4 V LEE 2 vNE 3 _ I 1. IA 9ALLE El n 11� llllll III. Illllll III11111 111 111111111 (Illl III Ill (III III IIII NII ��\ IIIIIF "cwca ' llllll llllll III{ IIIIIIl4lp(1 a II q(I ml uu pql Nu III u4 Ial Ipl El 1111 Ecr 09, 115 a 4 ❑ n 1<.t. Ax. ©11 41P� I{� Ill Rm n ❑ n ❑ ❑ ❑I �� IIICkOe`I �..l IIII IIII � COS Ilu Q Ijl p c`o i`e—rreu�,r —�1 a •ii JOifnl � ❑ Z _ _ oa �; EO-nAovends USE FOR EMPTY SCHOOL D ' -n NEED FOR BETTER COORDINATION O SHOULD BE ALL NON-RESIDENTIAL ALSO LANDSCAPING LAND USE AND PARKING RELATIONSHIPS NEED TO BE IMPROVED MARTIN BLOCK FENCING, PAVING —11nnr ZONINGS INCOMPATIBLE CITY -RESIDENTIAL • TWP-COMMERCIAL BODGE PODGE USES COMM ZONING WILL CAUSE FURTHER PROBLEMS URBANDALE FLOODING SCREENING FROM I-496 llllll TRANSITION 20NES NEEDED EXISTING LAND USE ISSUES District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN � r t � r� � 't `•� a '• � .y/ as , h a. ��t�i � nT raa_ Ys m a-e v i ^•," t � � . `i/ .k- �° ` i �1.� �•ip� n�' ,1:,� e!` -�.' u � °� -t '. �w•+�iy.Ft w y'r�e_°�4 j • s� AM n _ 9 _ • to � a ^ . •sa :� � f � ja i �'� l 1 ".� a �� �• '' '`- s'° .ems.. a'i„ ` •�--�" '�� � -' �`Q im GENERAL CONCEPTS FOR DEVELOPMENT District 10 is the microcosm of urban life. Various land uses are compactly and sometimes too closely developed, resulting in conflicts which can jeopardize the potential growth of both elements. While diversity defines the very positive character of the District, it can also have harmful effects if uses are not designed, integrated, and controlled properly. This plan seeks to permit continuing individuality and di- versity within a cohesive framework which promotes conflict res- olution, land use compatibility and enhancement of the general quality of life. The foilowina brief statements attempt to summarize the basic framework within each of the functional classifications for making future land use decisions. GENERAL 19ALIII DE LIEF Improvements in any of the functional classifications are seen as necessary to establishing and maintaining viable neigh- borhoods. Continued improvements to the housing stock, diversity of housing type, provision of public services, accessibility to community facilities and varied types of economic development all contribute to a positive "Liveable" environment. Citizen input must be an integral part of the decision mak- ing process in the implementation of various strategies. This document serves as the facilitator in organizing and outlining resident opinion concerning the physical development of the City. More detailed studies and actions when indicated must include more specific input from local residents. UQUSING District 10 residents are totally committed to increasing the supply of housing in their district generally through main- taining existing densities, improving the condition of existing units, and supporting new residential construction on vacant t land. 1 New construction of major housing developments with mixed types of units, along with other uses, are encouraged physically and fiscally in District 10, particularly in Areas C, D and E. (See Map 31.) These developments are supported when adequate ac- cess is available, landscaping and buffering provided, ancilliary services and public utilities are adequate and where the proposed development is compatible with surrounding uses. Preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing to pro- tect the unique character and enhance the desirability of Dis- trict 10 are also major priorities. _1a7_ The automobite and truck circulation system provides gener- ally adequate vehicular access throughout the district. This s� enhances its ability, to support. various forms of economic devet- opment.. However, the expansion and/or improvement of this system must not jeopardize viable neighborhoods.- For that reason, the Aurelius/Clemens/Wood Street Corridor transportation route is not supported, nor are truck routes on Main Street or Aurelius Road (north of Cavanaugh Road) endorsed. Better maintenance and fewer curb cuts are endorsed as methods of improving the automobite circulation system. Parking for Sparrow Hospital and the adjacent medical com- ptex is inadequate. Further growth of -Sparrow and other medical components should' be permitted only if adequate parking (a ramp is recommended) and atternati.ve•transportation system plans are provided. Lack of parking and loading facilities along E. Michigan Avenue are evident. A study of Circulation and Parking on the East Side is strongly recommended as a first step to implementing, solutions to these problems. Bus transportation is available throughout the District, particularly East/Nest routes. However, other alternative modes such as.bicycle and pedestrian travet require substantial im- ' provements.� More and better maintained bicycle paths and side- walks are necessary to make these systems functional and effec- tive.. Alternative mode ptanning should also include adequate pedestrian and bicycle access to the CBD from the residential neighborhoods -of the East side. ., ECOOfdil ig QEV_I QPMENT District 10 supports continued economic investment by ex- isting businesses and office uses in addition to the development of new establishments particularly those oriented toward neigh- borhood services when adequate tanascaping, parking, and building improvements create a positive atmosphere. Development which encroaches into residential neighborhoods is strongly discour- aged. Site plans should stress appropriate landscape screening and buffering, building placement and design which are attractive and compatible with surrounding•uses. CDMMI�N�TY FAULILIES The residents of District 10 generalty-have ready access to , a wide variety of neighborhood,• citywide, and regional facilities which enhance the quality of life.: These include parks, schools,• libraries, the City Market, museumsp and other cuiturat and rec- reational facilities in and around the East Side. however, priority for development of future park space in ' District 10 should focus on those neighborhoods where residents must cross major physical barriers to reach existing park space. Areas such as those on Map 27 are recommended as target areas. Developing and implementing a plan to provide parking at Foster Street Community Center is also a high priority. -148- 1 More supervision and additional programs in parks and at schools are also needed in the summer and 'late afternoons during the school year. PUBLIC 2R11VI,CsES Implementation of the sewer improvements for the east side are. a high priority. These improvements are necessary for con- tinued development and preservation of existing development in flood prone areas. Sidewalk, streetp curb and gutter repair and construction are also lacking or in need of upgrading in same locations. Coordination of utility, improvements is encouraged. Conservation of existing utility resources (electricity, waters gasp oil, etc.) and exploration of alternative sources (non-nuclear) should be stressed., Customer rates should be structured to encourage such conservation and exploration. Emphasis should also be given to development of an Emergency Plan for accidents related to the transportation and/or disposal of toxic waste and other potentially, harmful chemical products. Fire services are good. Police service is also adequatep but additional emphasis should. be placed on police visibility and effectiveness.in neighborhoods. CNVIR2NMKN7 The emphasis in this, section is to stress actions which witl visually or in some other way improve the environment for persons Living in District 10. Strategies to remove.overhead wires, junk cars and trash have been recommended as well as amendments to the noise ordinance.which would provide for adequate enforcement and fines. Also recommended are strategies to encourage tandscapingp planting and replacement of trees to soften the visual environ- ment as well as suggesting improvement to the exterior facades of all buildings both residential and non-residential. where appro- priate. -149- LAND' 111 Diversityp contrasts and convenient access to many goods and. services are positive elements in District 10. Howevery con- flicts� between land uses can pose serious problems. Strategies to develop adequate transition zones which promote gradual changes in the intensity of uses, increased use of the screening and buffering ordinance, deveiopment'and enforcement of a com- prehensive noise ordinancep and stricter enforcement of existing Laws to reduce conflict and increase the compatibility of land uses (revision of the building and zoning codes are necessary) are recommended. Encouraging land assemblage is also recommended to more efficiently utilize the small parcels which are avail- able., while maintai'ning.overali housing density in the neighbor- hood. EUTURE LANQ USE There are sections of Lansing Township which are contiguous to District 10 that receive most of their public services and are Linked closely with the City of La.nsi.ng. These sections are isolated from the other portions of the Township and form "islands" within Lansing. Land use problems and Lack of adequate ordinance. and enforcement in the township significantly affect the cityls efforts to improve physical conditions and the visual environment. Since most primary services to this,area are cur- rently provided"by' the City and others being duplicatedo it is recommended that these areas be incorporated into Lansing. Future land. use for this area are being recommended in this doc- ument. (See Map 32.) In addition, recommendations are made concerning land use within the boundaries of District 10. (See Map 35.) Suggested uses and more specific reasoning for these recommendations are included on the Major Land Use Change Map. (See Map 31.) -150- uvu. yGww uuu.-juL-_j �L�u o • EJ. �E @NNtlOD bi � 2 •� � LEE i i � x Y Y LA9�uE VWE SS Lj, l ' S u a LA SUL6 S l Li �r 0 a0 L- PROPOSED LAND USE CHANGES District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN SEE TEXT FOR EXPLANATION OF EACH AREA (Pages 153-155) `J • I I L....J LJ ' WAIJ J L�J �J �J �..J `I LJ L� • (.� U R H.A%W a u.mEN � S SEE y • cnW00D 9HI+WSSEE � ( 2 •� LCE F.- vINE I f too 0❑ 11110CI � Z 'In ® o ID liElr-1D o0 000LIE] cIJn ❑ n n ❑ ® EAMON ODDi 110000® �� o HI� o a©n nnnnn �� LER-1 a lur-i-ii--Honnoon� - 0 fm 1-01 FUTURE ANNEXATION: PROPOSED LAND USE ,\\\\\\ COMMERCIAL LOW DENSITY . TWO FAMILY ** PARK LAND/GOLF COURSE 10 i East Area OF LANSING, MICHIGAN FUTURE SAND_ USF QREPOSAES ' A) UrbanUalg Rgdgv_gJopmgnt Map 33 indicates the recommended redevelopment both in the City and Lansing Township. Primary ' emphasis is upon construction of new housing, maintenance of existing housingv ftoodproofing measures for the entire area, and some commercial development on the periphery of the area ' and along major streets. ' B) Hgatherwood Farms Qairy Fxgangion - It is recommended that a clear line betwee.n the industrial and residential -uses be drawn; that landscape screening and buffering be providedp paving and exterior improvements be made. Closing and/or_ ' vacation of the street is also recommended with a cul-de-sac constructed. Lastly* that a clear future expansion plan be developed and accepted by the business and residents. C) Cgdar Farch qorricdgr.- Map 34 indicates the recommended de- velopment patterns for this large corridor. It is an impor- tant transition zone between downtown and eastside. Appro- priate uses which serve to bridge the distance between the residential and downtown uses are encouraged. These have ' been grouped into a category defined as C8D Support Services. Additional housing has been recommended near Shiawasee Street to increase the viability o1 the.new housing already con- structed and to enhance Shiawasee Street as a -major pedes- trian access to downtown. ' In those -sections of Cedar/Larch closer to I-496 light in- dustrial development is recommended. ' C) Ming Strggt Area - It is recommended that selective redevel- opment and, rehabititation primarily housing be encouraged in. this areap with more intense. uses toward the industrial uses on the western boundary. _9_T_S__ Sitg - It is recommended that this site be developed under a community unit plan which emphasizes housing. Com- patibility with surrounding uses is stressed. To this end, ' transition zones should be used. Integration with existing uses (e.g. Catholic'Central) can be achieved with careful planning. Close attention to the changing topography is also recommended. As this represents the last large open space on the eastsidev care must also be taken to assure that adequate green space is preserved* not only for this development but ' also for surrounding neighborhoods. Primary access should be from Pennsylvania and Marshatl. No street access to Orchard St. will be permitted. It is also recommended that a com- munity input structure is organized to review and comment regarding the design, development, and implementation of plans for this site. ' F) Michigan Amiga Mgqical Facilities song - It is recommended that the block faces (N. B S.) along Michigan Avenue from ' Pennsylvania Avenue to Ctemens Street be designated as a Medical Facilities Zane. Professional medical services and other good related to the provision -of medical services (i.e. drug stores, medicat apparatus sates, etc.) are encouraged here. As a first priority before acquiring and/or converting housing. The zoning may vary from office to commercial. T his special zone is created to encourage unique solutions to problems encountered around 'Large medical facilities. These include parking, access, pedestrian' travel and other as-soci- ated elements. Emphasis is placed upon shared solutions among several individual developments. The initial recom- mendation is a study to define exact problems and specific solutions. At least one (1) parking ramp is also recom- mended. A possible location would be the block at the N.E. corner of" Pennsylvania and Michigan Avenue. Ramps should be oriented to Pennsylvania•and*Michigan. Other possible sites should be explored. G) N-2. A_ 99 Acga - The area between Potter Park and I-496, east of Pennsytvania, west of Aur.etius Road i,s- the primary focus of the Neighborhood Development Area .#2. Again the major emphasis is on housing. The.commercial node that serves that area has parking problems to be solved. A green space buffer are recommended along 1-496. H) Mock Fas a.Igog Kalamazoo (Pennsylvania to City limits) - It is recommended that in areas where dilapidated housing is removed one or two family dweltings could be constructed providing adequate setback is provided. Also easements and/ or acquisition of land for a bicycle path on the south side of Kalamazoo is also recommended. I) Hosmgc/Pcosggct Area. - It.is recommended that a detailed study of present uses and specific recommendations for the future use of individual parcels be conducting utilizing a resident council to assist in plan development and implemen- tation. ETHER 11199MM NREP. -LANQ USE CHAUGES 1. The continuance of Martin Block is not a problem. However, should that use cease, it is recommended that the property be ,reused for housing compatible with sur- rounding residential devetopment. 2. The 6 residential parcels south of Foster Street Commu- nity Center an both Foster and Frances (3 each) should be acquiredr demolished or moved, and the vacant land used ' for expansion of Foster facilities and parking. 3. The auto related businesses are inappropriate and the parcels are too smalt. -Reco-mmendation is for relocation. 4. This parcel should be included in the planning and de- ' veLopment of the STS site (see No. E. above). Parking for Unity Church should be otherwise solved. 5. Unity Church should negotiate with the National Guard , Armory to use and/or purchase land between the two structures for additional church parking. ' 6. This parcel should -be for low. intensity commercial or office use. Golf Haus would be an acceptable use since I they need more parking. ___ 7. This strip should be zoned and used for professional of— fice development. 8. This parcel presently used for hospital parking should be converted to green space when a ramp is constructed. FUTURE giRCUFA_TION PR4PQSALS Map 36 indicates the major circulation proposals over the next 10 years including street designations, roadway and inter— section improvements as well as bike paths and pedestrian way recommendations. Implementation of these elements .are an integral part of the overall land use recommmendations. Use of Clemens St. as a non —local street is not recommended north of Kalamazoo. A fi'nai recommendation regarding Main Street is being withheld subject to the findings of East Side Transpor— tation Study to be conducted as soon as possible. Cut through traffic between Kalamazoo and Michigan Avenue is specifically discouraged. -155- fn EBf ED OW T W N � � fm+ o �n r �uon r..swc n....a ae•aiycMr rn:ei �Il.NMI 1111 �� !II III! FUTURE LAND USE: URBANDALE AREA �❑ µ�9 �\\� COMMERCIAL MCC„ LOW DENSITY TWO FAMILY (e2 PARK LAND/GOLF COURSE f-1(-1 nnrannra . - URBANDALE STUDY AREA District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN Igum Z-wb CEDAR/LARCH CORRIDOR PROPOSED LAND USE NEED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL LINK TO DOWNTOWM. PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT ALONG PLEASANT STREET NECESSARY CBD SUPPORT SERVICES DE F I N E R SID NCE AND/OR BUSINESS, SUCH AS STAMP -RITE, RESTAURANTS, SPECIALTY SHOPS, PRINTING, GAS STATIONS, AUTO REPAIR, MOTELS, COMM BLUE PRINT, ARTIST SUPPLY, OFFICE FURNITURE, CATERING CO., WHOLESALE RESTAURANT SUPPLY, THINGS THAT SUPPORT OFFICES AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN CBD. NO MANUFACTURING, PLANTING OR OTHER HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USE RESIDENTIAL 0-7du/ac RESIDENTIAL 8-14du/ac RESIDENTIAL 15-20du/ac OFFICE i�i�• CUP COMMUNITY FACILITY \ft\ C8D SUPPORT c COMMERCIAL UTILITY W INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE GS) PARK/OPEN SPACE -157- MAP 34 00 W ul MUM "S .51.11 mal MO.!, .C6 N SIX -1 mF I J.9t RESIDENTIAL 0-7du/ac RESIDENTIAL 8-14du/ac RESIDENTIAL 15-20du/ac um OFFICE CUP COMMU14ITY FACILITY CBD SUPPORT COMMERCIAL 4M UTILITY ow INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE � PARK/OPEN SPACE District 10 North East Area CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN PROPOSED LAND USE. m m ma � III mr m m �.m m mm'm to 3 n w rn •�--� PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL • —� MINOR ARTERIAL ulnuirnnrrr COLLECTOR LOCAL STREET District 10 North East CITY OF LANSING, IV PROPOSED CIRCULATION 1990 rea IMPLEMENTATION S The strategies outtined in this plan are: intended to effec tivety guide growth and development within District 10 over the ' next ten years:.. Each- strategy has been designed to treat one or more of the assets and4or problems identified by citizens and staff during the planning process. The North-East Area :District 10 Commi_ttee was asked to prioritize problems within each functional area according to personal perception of need and according to personal goals and objectives for development in their. neighborhoods The results of that prioritization are included. It wit-1,be necessary for city decision makers to also decide upon priorities for actionp not only within11ithin functional areas, but also k,gtVAgn them. ' The proposed strategies require the expenditure and/or uti- tization of 'limited resources. over- a period of time. Implemen- tation~ of these strategies witt require a coordinated effort to ' assure that these resources arel better and: more evenly 4istriibu- ted or. allocated. When we reefer to allocation of resourcesv we have recognized the need for decision makers to develop a=frame- work by which priorities can be made and through which programs can be more effectively administeredt and utt,imatety carried out. The purpose of this section- is to outliner for decision Makers, several systems of implementation that will be utitized in the application of this plan.. ' It should be noted that implementation requires continuous -.- cooperation and understanding between public, private and'�'citizen ' groups so that actions taken by any one interest Witt codrdinate- welt with theoverall concept of development designed `:for the North-East Area. Imptementation of strategies must be.carried out within the parameters of existing syst.emse Participation by various public agencies, private interests and district residents wily be necessary to accomplish tht implementation.,-. C,�EGURIf.1 M SYSTEMS Growth and development within District 10 can be;directed and controlled by implementing the.proposed strategies primarily ' through use of existing _U"_kc AQliniltra ivg qn_4 U4gAJREX hyltgas. Strategies outlined in this,ptan have been structure to fit into one or -more of the following categories: 1. Strategies that make use of public expenditures or public investment. -160- 2. Strateg-ies' that rely on regulatory local gowernmentat agencies. . or police powers of I 3. Strategies that provide incentive or encourage involve- ment or finaneiaL.investment by private interests, in- cluding North-East Area residents and businesses. b. Strategies that rely on planning review. 5. Strategies that rely on action or involvement viduals or groups in the private sector. P iiz F.t2Anditucg' and LUnste_q&n_t by i ndi Land use patterns physical improvements and private devel opment in District 10-will be influenced by expenditures made by the city for construction, acquisition, or improvement of public facilities. Public facilities include public buildings, Lando roads, utilities and fixed equipment. Capital improvements wilt be financed through reservation and budgeting of available funds in the Capital Development Program (CDP). The CDP for Lansing, covers a six -year planning period and sets a project priority rating for each development or acquisition proposal made br c.it.y departments. Proposals are funded according to priorities es- tablished. by that rating system. First year expenditures, for facilities are included in the annual city budget and are re- garded as the capital development section of that budget. It is customary to prepare. a capital development budget and capital development program- -annually, revising the entire program and k adopting the capital development budget each year as part of the-.' regular operating budget. ReaulatorY P2wPX_1 Many strategies prepared for District 10 rely on adoption.o.f, new ordinances or amendment of existing ones. Ordinances are administered through and enforced by various municipal depart- ments and will control private development and/or direct govern- ment activities toward maintenance of established goals and pot- ivies. Several codes and ordinances are used for implementation. They are detailed pieces of Legislation -which are intended 'to carry out the proposals in this plan. A list of the major codes and ordinances that mitt be used to ipptement the Plan include the following: A. Zoning Ordinance B. Subdivision Regulations C. Building Code D. Housing Code E. Special or Historic District Preservation Ordinances.$ -161- M F. Other ordinances related to safety and welfare .within the deating with aesthetic or urban I Proposed IMma-live Aslions maintenance of '.heat the community and ordinances prf nci p tes. Strategies have been recommended 'to provide incentives for sound deve.top.aent. Severat strategies have been formutated on the premise that investments made through the p:ubtic sector�'witt encourage additionat private invests -eat. A si iiar rationale is presently being used for development', in the Centrat Business District. Proposed incentives-inctude the fottowing: A. Tax concessions B. Loans.and grants Efederat, statep local) C. Improvements, made to public facilities D. Legistative changes (tax taws, enabling legislations etc.) at the federal, state and tocat ievets of govern- ment. Inforgati on, ggSt i n1li on 9", SIlIt"S POticies have been adopted by the city that should serve to point the direction of city-wide growth and development for years to come. North-East Policies have -been formulated in respect-' TMSIPETT to these broad and general directives. Adherence --.;:to these policies when reviewing —growth growth and development propo`sats wilt serve to provide -move assurance that coordinated efforts Mitt be maintained between various public agencies working at t-he tonal levet. Coordination of development programs has atways been a probte■ in government and the probtem is compounded when numerous governments and the private sector become invotved Coordination between the City and townships must be affective inn order to -avoid duplication. of services and incompatible bte tand use development. Strategies are recommended in this plan to maximize cooperative coordination in planning and implementing program and projects. "The Planning Department should be concerned also with pro- viding a common basis of information that woutd serve to achieve coordinated action between tenets of government and the private sector. By requiring mandat ty. EffrCA ang otannirng rgvigw for every development, proposal, coordination, would be easier to maintain. Strategies developed for the North-East 'Area and Dis trict 10 mitt be most effective when developed and applied in support of one another. -162- tri YatS lector Imptementati on of many strategies designed for District 10 Witt depend on the involvement of participation of other govern- mental jurisdictions, various private organizations and inter- ests. Of particutar importance here are the•fotiowing: A. Neighborhood- organizations initiated for the general maintenance and improvement of their area. These units shoutd be endorsed and encouraged as continuing organs for disseminating information and gathering feedback. B. Citizen, private or quasi-pubtic groups organized for some special purpose, including historic preservation, code enforcement, neighborhood conservation, rehabili- tation of neighborhoods t•CDC) and others. C. Volunteer groups and/or"workers. D. Joint agreements between government and local banks or tending institutions, where private sector provides their expertise and processing machinery and the city guarantees loans and/or write -down interest for housing.•= or industr.iat improvement. The tending institutions should utilize were of their assets and ease the finan- ciat barriers to maintain or improve housing areas. E. Joint development and improvement projects by major local industrial corporations and local government. -163- PRIORITIES APPENDIX APPENDIX I Generally, there are three categories under which housing assis- tance items can be listed; these include: 1) ClListino Programs -- Few programs remain where federal funds provided the major source of money. The status of those remain- ing programs changes frequentlys making an explanation of eligi- bility and other requirements very difficult. Hencep none of the program explanations have been included. 2) P_roQosgd Linisial vg and Administrativ_g Changgs In addi- tion to ordinances, changes in some state and/or federal legis- lation may be suggested which will allow for more efficient ad- ministration and implementation of various proarams. Other changes in the methods of administrating a program may also ap- pear under this category. 3) Pr000sgd Programs -- This would include new programs which are possible under existing taws which would fulfill an identi- fied need in the community. funding, however., is not necessarily available to implement the proposed programs at this time. EXISTING PROGRAMS IVas+ Housing Construct i-gn• or Subst anti ai Rghab i i tati on A. S1_qtgn 23S -- Home ownership assistance; federally funded. B. Sgctioonn ZJJj12t32 and tk2 -- Federally funded multiple fam- ily development. C. Sgct ion handicapped. _ZUa - Federally funded housing for the elderly and RCHABILI ION ASSISTANCE A. Community Qgv_gLoomgnt Stock Grant -- Federally funded as- sistance to targeted neighborhoods. -A1- B. Sect ion 31 -- Federa't ly funded "emergency repair-s" assis- tance citywide. C., $ection 21A0 -- Federally funded compensation for sub- stantial defects of HUD housing. D. Section S Federally funded assistance toowners of mut- tipte family structures in targeted neighborhoods. E., Titig 1 -- Federally insured home improvement loans through banks. F. Hgusiag jmgrov_eme:nt Program/�igighhochoo� jmprov_gmgnt Program Funded by MSHDA and' -is citywide for homo improvement loans and NIP` i,s targeted for individual neighborhoods. G. FmgrgengI Rgpaaiir Assistaacg -- Ingham County Department of Social Services. provides ADC and SSI-recipients with up to S500 for emergency home repairs. H. Winterization Program -- Capital Area Community Services, Incorporated, (non-profit) uses federal and state funds to weatherize and winterize homes for elderly an.d poor. PURC�HASjNG ASSISTANCI A. Section Z91ja a_nW ti) —Federally funded home mortgage insurance, no income eligibility., B. Section 22jtW)C2) -- Variation on A above, but for tow in- ' come. LLSjSIA 11 CHANGES/AMENDMENTS 1) Tax Law Qha _q -- Encourage tax taw chances that wilt allow tax credits, rebates or deductions for improvements made to housing units. Tax advantages offered by federal, state and Local governments wound encourage home maintenance and repair. , 2) State nabting Legislation -- Recommend changes in state and federal enabling legislation that would allow local political entities to finance housina rehabilitation programs. This would , enable the City to more independently deal with its housing problems. Financing of such programs must be explored With the , Ci Attorney to assure that revenue bond ordinance requirements are met if that method is utilized. I -A2- 3) MisgA Nsg -- Amend Zoning Ordinance to allow a mixed use zoning category.' This is to promote more efficient usage of land and to facilitate structures.which accommodate both residential and office uses. 4) Site Plan Reyi& -- Amend Zoning Ordinance to require site plan review by the Zoning Division of . the Planning Department. for development of housing assoc.iated•with zoning changes and require such review by the Zoning Division and Building Division of the Planning and Municipal Development. Departmentbefore conversion of units is attowed for multiple or office uses. Standards in the review should include but not be limited to: A. Minimum green space requirements. B. Maximum attowable paved surface area. C. Placement of signs and control over size. D. Preservation - of residential character (where appropriate) by maintaining or rehabilitating the residential facade. ' Site plan review is especially important, in special• housing dis— tricts designated for preservation (see Neighborhood Conservation District). Structural alterations should be approved only if the developer has complied uth the formal design standards estab— tished for the district. PRQGPQSU PROGRAMS 1) Ais, Sa lgs ProarAm, This would consist of a cooperative agreement with all Lending institutions, reactors and home sellers that requires them to state to all prospective buyers that a building inspection can be requested prior to sate. Also included in this statement should ' be information concerning the price of the i nspectiono the tele— phone number and name of the inspecting department, and any other appropriate information which may be deemed necessary. 2) Neighjagrhooq Organj.Zsti_qns ' Resident organizations should be encouraged in all neighborhoods especially where maintenance of structures is a priority goal. Efforts should be geared toward improving the appearance. of a neighborhood. Neighborhood organizations can instill a sense of pride and cooperation among citizens to accomplish this end. Use ' of a programp such as the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) -A3 Program would b'e effective 'in._ establishing this strategy or some NHS' "type" program. cautd be devetoped with similar participation and under similar adidelines.. , NHS is a joint project sponsored by the residents* the -,'Local government and financial institutions to stimulate maintenance and minor rehabiiitaion. The process is initiated at the neighborhood level by the citizens themselves. NHS is primarily a self help effort with emphasis on strong cit- izen participation and loans. not grants* for home improvements. Investment in the area is stimulated by "flexi.bte code enforce- ment provided by the City and by neighborhood residents who stimulate reinvestment through peer group pressure and a strong communiy organization. The City government supports the NHS process by helping select the areas 'to be served* providing code enforcement, making needed public improvements and by providing staff support during program development. Private financing in- stitutions underwrite the operating budget* serve on the NHS Board of Directors and Comm it to making conventional loans in the neighborhoods. Neighborhood Organizationsp in pursuit of neighborhood exterior improvement can also* at their optionp elect to. adopt "neighborhood maintenance guidelines" which would provide sug- gestions for property upkeep. Such a set of guidelines is in- cluded here. It should not be construed as the only* final or -an all inclusive List., It should also be mentioned that these items are presently° beyond the scope of the requirements of the City Housing Code. 10Isns (a) Exterior wait surfacesp roof overhangs and trim around Windows and doors should: be painted -in accordance With accept- able standards or protected with metal or vinyl siding and trim. Window, and door frames should -be protected in the same manner as that used to protect the exterior watt surface. (b) Window and door frames in masonry watts should be painted or incased in metal. Cc) Fitt dirt should be provided where required in order to provide drainage away from th.e foundation waits. (d) Accessory structures should -be repaired as required in ac- cordance with Lansing Uniform Housing Code and the neighborhood rehabilitation standards or demolished. (e) Openings in accessory structures should be secured by pro- viding adequate doors and -windows. (f) All existing fences should be repaired in accordance with acceptable standards* removed or replaced. -A4- (g) Trees adjacent to dwellings and accessory structures should be trimmed so that no portion of them contacts the building in any manner. (.h) Provide improved driveways and parking areas which should consist of concrete, blacktop, gravel or any combination thereof.. Existing concrete, blacktop and gravel driveways and parking areas should be brought up to acceptable conditions. (i) Approach walks and steps for all weather access to the dwelling should be provided as required and should be of either concretes blacktop (not -to be used for steps) or stone slabs. ! All approach walks and steps that run from the City sidewalks to the dwell i ng should be of poured concrete. (j) Landscape as required to prevent. soil erosion and should consist of (1) sod and/or seed, bushes and shrubs in front yard areas, (2) seed in rear and side yard areas, (3) retaining walls as required. ' In addition to specific housing maintenances neighborhood asso- ciations should support and utilize other techniques and methods of maintaining and/or improving their neighborhoods such as es-tablishing a Neighborhood Watch Program, working with Ingham County to conduct energy audits, having block parties., working with the Ingham County extension service on landscaping and lawn ' care procedures, promoting and' participating in annual clean up days and working with the housing services and assistance agency outlined in 3. 3) H2yAing Sgrv_icgs ant Assistanc- Program. Responsibility for providing the public with a, variety of infor- mation related to housing prograas, financial assistance, tech- nical assistance, design possibilities should be assumed by an agency that would work closely with City departments involved in administering housing programs. Such an agency could be public, quasi -public or private. The housing services and assistance agency would distribute pam- phlets throughout neighborhoods where improvements may be needed. Available information should.include but not be limited to the foLlowinq: A. Financial assistance programs. B. Tax programs (federal, state, local) that provide incentive for rehab_ work. C. Desion suggestions and alternatives. D. Mortgage or financing alternatives. -A5- In addition,_ the agency. could .supply the following services: A. Technical advice for;home improvements. B. ,.Operation of a tool bank for use by citizens desiring to make their own improvements. 4) CgMgutgg Assisteg 9"1 Insggction 'Program Initially all zonings housing and building code- inspectors would input all existing information (including past and present vio- lations, inspection reports, etc..) on each parcel within the City on the Master Parcel Base File already established on the com- puter. All inspectors would have access to this information which would be updated as new information is forthcoming (such as multiple dwetiing inspection reports). the information base providers the inspectors with previous history, tracers on ille- gally converted structures, clues as to neighboroods where dete- rioration in housing condition is occurring and a wide variety of other applications.• -A6- APPENDIX II CITY OF LANSING FUNCTIONAL STREET CLASSIFICATIONS The purpose of this document is to define more clearly a policy concerning the general standards which,shoutd be utilized in de- termining street ciassi ficati ons and the r etati onshi p between each type of street and the amenities which should be provided. In several instances which have occurred in recent yearss prob- lems have arisen in attempting to reconcile the various street classification standards In order to obtain guidance concerning actions being proposed by various City departments and boards. At presents four street classification systems are operative in the City -of Lansing. The first is the system utilized by the City to obtain "Act 51" funds. from the State of Michigan Highway Fund. The second incorporates the designations used in the Lansing Master Plan; the third includes the classifications in the Regional Street Plana The last system is the one employed by Federal Highway Administration.for Urban Systems funding. Each of these systems employs either different terminology or different definitions for the save terminology. All of the systems use different criteria upon which to base their classi- fications. There have been no attempts to develop a method to equate the -various systems or for adoption of only one system. Because of the confusion caused by the numerous street classificaton systems, policies concerni:ng those components of the physical environment related to streets and their use have been necessariky hard to develop. For -examples policies con- cerning the types of street. lighting, street trees,• truck routing and surrounding land use are varied or, non-existent depending upon the street classification system utilized. A prime example of these variations is illustrated by .the. fact that the "Act 51" system does not require any illumination of the streets major or locals while the Regional Plan sets forth elaborate standards for the type of .intensity of tights along particular types of streets. Due to these inconsistencies, it was necessary to develop a com- mon or equitable base by which to coordinate the activities of. various departments and common ground for different municipali- ties to discuss metropolitan and regional circulation related problems.. 1 -A7- The common base involves the development of a single system for all City departments, to' use, and includes a m.ethod of converting a1L other systems when working with outside agencies. This classification system could be imptemen ed in a relatively short amount of time. It would cause very little confusion and leave the option open to complete the conversion at a Later time. Therefore, the tabular form of the guidelines would tie the pri- mary instrument in the City"s Raster Street Plan. The system proposed here is based primarily on the Highway Func- tfoona t _,tassi�icati'on f nQgQtst CCi1gria and Progg_4args, U.S. Department of Transportation-, Federal' Highway Administration, July, 1974. This document outlines the conceptual base for functional classifications as, "....the, process b.y which streets and highways are grouped into classes or systems according to the character of service they are intended to provide. Basic to this process is the recognition that individual roads and streets do not. serve travel independently in any major way. Rather, most travel involves movement through a network of roads." The criteria used for delineating a street'as a particular type also serves as the guidetine for future actions concerning that street or any other street of that class.. Certain of these cri- teria are statutorily fixed and others have been developed through research and tailored to fit the needs of Lansing. 0 FUNCTIONAL STREET CLASSIFICATIONS GENERAL GUIDELINES FUNCTION/TYPE LOCAL COLLECTOR MINOR ARTERIAL PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL Primarily serves abutting Serves to collect and disburse Services as a connector between Primarily serves through traffic, land uses, least amount of traffic to and from local and principal arterials. Moderate carries major amount of through traffic, longest travel arterial streets. Equal empha- travel times and volumes, often form traffic, shortest travel time, time, through traffic si•s on access to land uses and neighborhood boundaries. Some serves major activity centers. discouraged. through traffic. Penetrates emphasis on providing access to Least emphasis on providing access neighborhoods. More traffic and abutting land uses. to abutting land uses. less travel time than on local ---------------------------------- streets. Expressways - serves interurban traffic. Primarily controlled access. ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- ------- - State Residential Local Access Principal Collector Local Arteries Metro Regional Arterials assification Industrial ommercia Secondary colTector Area rteria s State -Wide SUGGESTED DESIGN CRITERIA Public Transit Bus routes discouraged. Dial a ride or short bus routes Intraurban routes encouraged. Inter and intraurban *bus routes Pedestrian paths provided allowed. Integrated bike paths. Separated bike paths and pedestrian encouraged. Separated bike paths separately. Pedestrian paths separated paths. and pedestrain paths. Volumes . Less than 1.,500 ADT 1,000 - 10,000 ADT 8,000 - 20,000 ADT Greater than 15.000 ADT Speed Limits 25 m.p.h. 25-35 m.p.h. 25-45 m.p.h. 30-55 m.p.h. Width of 26-36 feet 30-40 feet 36-48 feet Greater than 40 feet Pavement Number of Two moving lanes; one in Two -three moving lanes; two Two-four moving lanes; two directional Three or more moving lanes --two Moving Lanes either direction directional or one way or one way directional or one way A F� O M Functional Street Classification, General Guidelines Page 2 FUNCTION/TYPE LOCAL COLLECTOR MINOR ARTERIAL PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL Parking Existing General-ly allowed on Parking allowed on one side if Prohibited except where required by Prohibited except where required Streets both sides unless a the pavement width is 28-35 feet abutting land use. by abutting use and where it hazardous traffic Parking allowed on both sides if situation has been the pavement width is 36 feet or identified. i r. New Same Parking allowed on one side if Prohibited Streets the pavement width -is 32-39 fee. Parking allowed on both sides if the pavement width is 40 feet or wider. Lighting Low profile --on tele- Low profile --on telephone pole Low or high profile (type of phone pole or individual or individual stanchion for fixture optional) stanchion (type of fixture residential streets (type of optional) • fixture optional). High profile for commercial collectors. would not encroach an i lanes. Prohibited High profile (type of fixture optional) TCRPC REGIONAL STREET PLAN LOCAL I MINOR ' ARTERIA MAJOR ARTERIA FREEWAY STREET SYSTEMS TERMINOLOGY INTERCHANGE LANSING URBAN MASTER "ACT 51" FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS PLAN ► LOCAL LOCAL ` URBAN RESIDENTIAL ROAD COLLECTOR SECONDARY SECONDARY ROAD THOROUGHFARES pA MAJOR MINOR PRIMARY ARTERIAL %� ROAD PRIMARY / THOROUGHFARES 'RINCIPA RTERIAL/ REEWAY INTERSTATE PRIMARY INTERSTATE LIMITED ACCESS THOROUGHFARES APPENDIX III TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT tTSM) In 1975 the U.S.. Department of Transportation issued regulations outlining Transportation Systems Management LTSM) planning, its major concepts and specific strategies and tactics. The reg'uia- t ions cal led for each Metropoli tan' Planni ng Organization (MPO) to evaluate the concepts and utilize applicable strategies to for- mulate a TSM. plan and to include a TSM element in the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TSM plan is in- tended to: -Provide for the short range. transportation needs of the urbanized area by making efficient use of existing transportation resources and providing for the movement-- of people in an effi- cient manner; and -Identify traffic engineering, public transportation, regula- tory, pricings management and -operational and other improvements to the existing urban transportation system not including new transportation facilities or major changes�in existing facili- ties. These statements indicated a shift in emphasis in the approaches taken to solve transportation p-robfems. This shift was away from Large scale, capital intensive construction alternatives to reLatively short range, inexpensive, -fine tuning" alternatives to increase the efficiency of the existing transportation net- work Ss CTRUM OF TSM g911y, M! Transportation Systems Management activities are designed to meet a series of functional objectives while simultaneously responding to the overall goal of cost efficiency and minimization of capital outlay. Also, TSM tactics are directly related to the broader national goals of reducing energy consumption and im- proving vehicle flow, and reducing vehicle delay, TSM actions simultaneously reduce auto emissions and eneray consumption. Because of the TSM emphasis on relatively low cost options, these objectives can be achieved at minimum public cost. Thus, these -Al2- factors make TSM a viable and urgently needed alternative to ' solve transportaton- probtems. Table AI illustrates a comprehensive list of possible TSM actions I organized by functional objective. Many of these tacticss by naturep will not necessarily apply at the corridor level and should be addressed on an areawide basis. Howevers a complete list is presented here to exemplify the full breadth and scope of TSM activities. r r -A13- TABLE A -I 5gg�c�um 4f TSM Actions Improve Vehicular Flow -Arterial Street Access-Controts. -Improvements in Intersection Signalization -Intersection Widening or Improvements ` -One Way Street Couptets -Turn Lane Installation -Turning Movement and Lane Use Restrictions Removal of On Street Parking -Freeway Ramp Metering -Reversible Lanes. -Off Street Loading Provisions -Transit Stop Relocation Preferential. Treatment of High Occupancy Vehicles -Areawide Rideshari•ng Programs - Carpooling - Vanpooling -Exclusive Bus, Car.poolp Vanpoot Lanes - Arterial Freeway -- Take-a-tane or Add -a -Lane -High Occupancy Vehicle Preferential Parking Programs -Bus Premption of Traffic Signa.ts -Transit galls Reduce Peak Period Travel -Work Rescheduling Staggered Work Hours Flextime -A14- -Peak/Off peak Transit -.'Fares -Congestion Pricing -Parking Restrictions - Ctose Parking Structures During A.M. Peak Period Peak Hour on Street Loading. Prohibition Encourage Non -motorized Transportation -Pedestrian - Widen Sidewalks Pedestrian Bridges - Pedestrian Control Barriers Pedestrian Matts -Bicycles Bikeways - Bike Storage Faciti'ties Encourage Transit Use By Improving Operations -Bus Route and Schedule Modifications -Express Buse Service -Simplified Fare Collection -Transit Sheltersv Terninats Encourage Transit Use By Improving Management -Marketing Programs -Vehicle Fleet. Improvement -Operations Monitoring and Route Evaluation -Maintenance Improvements -Improve Passenger Security Develop Paratransit -Taxi/Group Riding Programs -Dial -a -ride -Jitney Service -Elderly and Handicapped Service Source: U.S..Department of Transportation , U.S.'Envrionmentai Protection Agency -A15 APPENDIX -IV Tax Abatement Strategy Act 198 for Industrial Development and Act 255 for Commer- cial Development. provide a method of financing substantial reha- bilitation or creation of new businesses in Lansing: Considering the generally slow pace of private development, both in the con- struction trades and manufacturing, the•n-eed exists to create new jobs. and stimulate new growth. Tax Abatement Laws as currently administered in the City of Lansing, are in need of additional controls and more relevant policies so that the tax abatements. granted aay�provide the best. return. The following basic strategy has been endorsed to accomplish the objectives: Direct administrators of Lansing1s economic programs to exercise more control over tax abatement programs and establish the following policies and procedures. A. Industrial lax Abatement: Endorse the granting of in- dustrial tax abatement throughout the city for both re- habilitation and new facilities. SpeciaA emphasis should be placed on attempting to get small companies into the program. B. C�ommgrcia lax A_bstgmgnt: Direct the city to follow the intent of state enabling 'legislation by establishing specific di'stricts where commercial or office tax abatement will be concentrated. Specific areas of first priority are business districts in the city where deterioration is noticeable and major' renovation needed.. It is suggested that the Central Business District, North Lansing•, East Michigan Avenues South Washington' Avenue (between Kalamazoo and Baker Streets) and the West Saginaw Commercial Area be con- sidered for designation as commercial and/or office re- habilitation d.istri'cts in this category. It is further recommended that special emphasis be given to -assisting small businesses who may have less expertise and ,exper- ience particularty in dealing with governmental pro- grams. C. AAministrsti_vg Coatro.La - Commercial and Industrial Tax Abatement Programs: Exercise greater control over the process by: -A16- EstabAisbing:i cri teri a for el igi bi t i ty including qualifying standards and continuing performance standards. Providing ctear:information to businessmen concern- ing ettigiHLity requirements. Providing more intettigible and understandable in- formation to the pubti.c..regarding any tax abatement hearings so that -they may be afforded the opportu- nity to respond effecti,irely to tax abatement pro- posats.. Developing an evaluati'onp monitoring and foitow-up mechanism which operates to determine on an annual basis whether or not the applicant has continued to conform with eligibility requirements and estab- ti.shed performance standards, i.e.v number of jobs createds environmental concerns, etc. If standards have not been met, establish a process whereby the tax abatement previously granted would be withdrawn. Directing the Mayor by ordinance to recommend as part of his annual budget the. maximum level of State Equatized Vatue (SEV) that 'shou.id be frozen from taxes as a percentage `of the'City•s totat SEV. The Maximum recommended for any one year should be at a Level that would not unfairly burden homeowners in the City of affect strategic city services. In additions it is ,suggested that the City work with neighboring political jurisdictions to reduce wasteful and costly competition resulting from conflicting tax abatement policies and procedures. -A17- APPENDIX V ZONING The following is an outline of the Zoning Ordinancel and its designations; it is intended to be a guide, so for specific questions, the Ordinance itself should be con- sulted. Maximum Number of Zoning Designation Major Permitted Uses Dwelling Units "A" One Family "B" One Family Community Unit Plan (CUP) "C" Two Family single family homes - parks, playgrounds - schools - single famiay homes - parks, playgrounds - schools, churches 8.7 units per acre 10.9 units per acre - on areas over one (1) acre - recommended by Plan - in size ning Dept. & Board - one, two, multiple family units to the City Council. - accessory uses including churches Variable. accessory commercial - all allowed in A & B districts 13.6 units per acre - two family units - religious or educational in- stitutions "D-M" Multiple Dwell- - any allowed in C-2 29.1 units per acre ing - multiple dwellings (3 or more units) --group houses - boarding house, fraternities "D-M:1" Multiple Dwell- garden apartments, multiple 14.5 units per acre for ing dwellings multiple - group houses 11 units per acre for - mobile homes (on 15 acres or mobile homes. more and with 50 lots initially) "D" Apartment - all those allowed in "DM" 45 units per acre for - multiple dwellings two room or larger - hotels apartments - hospitals 62 units per acre for one room or smaller apartments "D-1" Professional all allowed in "D" Apartment 14.5 units per acre - professional offices There are major revisions to the Zoning Ordinance presently proposed to the Planning Board, 4187 Maximum Number of Zoning Designation Major Permitted Uses Dwelling Units "E" Apartment Shop - all allowed in D Apartment 44 units per acre retail on ground"floor only - offices on ground floor only "E-l" Drive In Shop - drive in banks and eating places 44 units per acre - milk retail stations - auto washes "E-2" Drive In Shop - all allowed in D Apartment Same as "D" - automobile service stations "F" Commercial - all allowed in apartment dis- Same as "D" tricts - commercial businesses that do not involve warehousing or manu- facturing uses "G" Wholesale - all allowed in "F" District Same as "D" - storage warehouses - public garages incidental to automobile dealerships "G-2" Wholesale - all allowed in "F" District Same as "D" - wholesale businesses "H" Light Industrial - light manufacturing excluding - none allowed, except any obnoxious or offensive by watchmen or caretakers reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas. or noise "I" Heavy Industrial - heavy manufacturing and any - none allowed except purpose as long as it does watchmen or caretakers not conflict with any City Ordinance governing nuisances -A19- APPENDIX VI . URBANDALE DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY NEA DISTRICT #10 CITIZEN SUB -COMMITTEE The purpose of this report..,for the Urbandale area is threefold; First to Investigate all aspects of area flooding and assess ,the current situation in light, of the. measures taken by the City and Township to minimize flooding. S.qconJ to determine the prefer- ences of residents for solutions to problems in their neighbor- hood and to assess. the commitment by residents, to work on the problems. Thir.4 to develop strategies for physicalp economic and social deveiopme.nt, to define and recommend changes in neighbor- hood services, and to develop future land use policies in can junction with residents$ desires and development pressures. Fin dings Qf the Committees Survey Results: -The neighborhood residents are interested in seeing the area physically rehabilitated and maintained`. -The residents perceive the neighborhood, to be underserved by City and Township. -Adequate private investment in residential and commercial improvement and maintenance is not taking place. -The neighborhood has much to recommend it in terms of access to urban amenities and social character. Discussion with Officials: (Based on.information from City and County officials) -We believe that, with sandbags, back flow gates and existing storm pumps, river flood waters can be kept out to an eleva- tion of 835 feet (the "1975"flood w-as an 331 feet elevation and the 100 year flood is a 860 feet elevation) -We believe storm sewer flood waters would rise to between the 825 feet and 826 feet elevation. ' -A20- -Township is witting• to work 'cooperatively - with the ,City on so- lutions for Urbandale:. Data Which. Needs To Be Secured: -The effects on surrounding areas- of water displaced from Urbandale, due to implementation of effective flood mitigation measures. -How mitigation measures affect flood.plan designation. -Flow mitigation measures affect flood insurance premiums. -How mitigation measures affect lenders* ability to lend money. -What set of circumstances produces storm sewer flooding in Urbandale. P2tea iall/Assets a. Central tocation one mile from downtown East Lansing and Michigan State University, and'one mite from downtown Lansing and the State Capitol complex-. b. Proximity to interstate -highways US-127 and I-496. c. Proximity to Frandor Shopping Center. d. Proximity to bus tines. e. Long est.abtished neighborhood, with -housing at affordable prices, rental property at.affordabte rent. f -a Developable sites are available. .9. Good relations between residents,- young and old, owner and renter. Constraints/Problems a. Inadequacy of existing sewer system. b. Sporadic levels of City services. c. Loss of Foster Street School. d. Depressed housing values. e. Poor maintenance of rental property. -A21 f Declining housing conditions due to home owner reluctance to make improvements, not knowing what. chances are for flooding. g. Few moderate tenure households, many less than one year and many more than twenty years. h. Lack of emergency procedure plan for river floor control. i. Intergovernmental Lansing Township. Goat: cooperaton between Lansing City and To develop guidelines for public: and private decision makers concerning the future development of Urbandale. Objectives: 1. Develop future land use neap., 2. Evaluate neighborhood services level and recommend neces- sary improvement. 3. Identify development. ences for development. Emturs fan. Use Cri teri a: issues and identify residents' prefer The most effective land use plan for the Urbandale area would, be one that utilizes the potential of the site and its constraints in a manner so as to overcome existing site problems. Such a design would.accommodate the following criteria:. a. A mix of housing styles and types that is affordable to Low, moderate and high income residents be made available through their deveiop.ment or rehab,i ii tati on of existing units. b. Development at or below the 825 feet elevation will be in accord with current flood plain ordinances. C. Land use should be coordinated with adjacent land use so as to be sympathetic with one another. -A22- d. The quality of water discharged 'from the area should be im- proved. e. Plan for access control, in an effort to decrease traffic problems (i.e., speeders) while providing adequate ingress and egress of properties to residents and City servicers. f. The social,, physical and economic wett being of Urbandale will be enhanced. g. Efforts should be made to ensure that the City and Township provide adequate services and maintenance. h. To retain or increase the number of housing units within the study area. F ooM Mitigation Assumptions_ For planning purposes it is necess-ary to make the following as- sumptions: -that temporary flood mitigation measures, such as sandbagging and flood gate management wilt be institutedv -that these measures wilt be successfut at keeping out the river floodp but that there wilt be some storm sewer flood- ing., -that due to these mitigation measures, the flood plain desig- nation can be towered to the 826 feet elevation instead of 836 feet as it is currently. Land Us_q Poasiibii-ities: Based upon the above Land use criteria and flood mitigation as- sumptionsp the following Land uses are possible: Low density townhouses and commercial uses would be permitted on Kalamazoo. Low density townhouses would be permitted down the east side of Mifflin Street and both sides of Charles to Elizabeth. Residential uses would be per°witted on buildable Lands outsid-e the 825 feet flood plain elevation. Any land below the 825 feet flood plain elevation subject to current flood plain regulations, could act as a retention area for flood waters within the study area. Selective excavation and fill could aid in unifying residential land use. Short Ranag Rgc_o!amgn ati.2DI -A23-r The following suggestions are recommenced for action within the next six (6) months. 1. 'Develop a comprehensive plan for flood emergency procedures and implementation of measures such as sandbagging, a warning system# installation of att flood gates; including those on cross connections, and start up procedures. 2. Study the effects of water displacement on the rest of the flood plain. 3. Inform local residents through neighborhood meetings of flood mitigation efforts. -Resident home owners in the neighborhood. would be willing to make improvements on their property if they had an understanding of frequency of flooding. 4. Target an area for housing rehabilitation and/or assist res- idents in securing home improvement loans. -Publicly subsidized loan money is now available for people who qualify. Targeting an area is, of course, not essential, but it helps draw attention to an area because the impact is much more noticeable. It is this kind of recognizable improvement to the neighborhood which residents need to regain, thereby make a com- mitment to it. 5. Provide support for an annual neighborhood clean up. -Residents complain about detraction in the physical appearance as welt as the health hazards caused by trash. A coordinated neighborhood and City Public Service Department effort could clean up the trash in one weekend. This would help restore pride as well as put a hart to the rat problem in the affected areas. 6. Seek public and private support for upgrading the level of organized activities in the local parks. -Parks are frequently focal points for a neighborhood and have a lot to do with the sense of community residents feel about their neighborhood. Currently Urbandale ch:itdren cannot use Foster Park because of conflicts with older children and because it lacks the equipment for their use. 7. Repair potholes in streets. 8. Upgrade the level of police visibility in the area; improve police response time. 9. The committee was' divided 4 to 4 on the land use recommenda- tion. The two proposals are outlined below. Both proposals were put to the entire District 10 Committee, where Proposal 8 was chosen. -A24- a. Freeze all existing land uses. -Parcel zoning changes should not be approved until a.compre- hensive plan for Urbandale can be developed by the proposed Urbandale devetop-ment committee. b. The map on page 5 indicates the recommended land use. It includes Low density, multi -family housing along Kalamazoo Street between Clemens and Hayford:. The area known as Foster Park will be developed as a single and tow density, multipJte family; Foster Park can be redeVetoped in.the area below the 825 feet elevation west of the midd`Le of the block between Hayford and Magnolia. Any dwettings removed for this redevelopment should be moved to other,• higher sites where available in Urbandale. Commercial Land use is recommended along Kalamazoo on the south side from Francis Street to the City Limits and on the north side from *the middle of the block between Foster and Francis Streets to the City limits. The rest of the area shall remain- single family residential. Recommendations were developed for the Township as wett, and they are indicated on the map also. Lntermediate Lana Ranog Rscgm nan atiQns: 1. District 910 recommends that the City support efforts by ENO to initiate establishment of an offIcial Urbandale Development Committee to: a. provide policy direction to rehabilitation and redevel- opment efforts, b. build po►itica.l support for these efforts, ce to follow up on the: recommendations of this ?tan. Specific activities of the committee would include the development of a social, physicat and economic development comprehensive plan for the area. This Committee would be composed of various area res- idents, City, Township and County representatives and Church, public housing, Landlord and business representatives.. 2. Investigate procedures for removing sections of Urbandale from flood plain maps. 3'. Investigate flood insurance costs, criteria for settling rates and the influence on them of flood mitigation measures. 4. Repair and maintain streets and sidewalks. 5. Work with local reattors to encourage them to steer potential residents, not investors,'to purchase homes when they come up for sale. -A25- Long Rsngg Rgcg 2jndations: (To be completed within 20 years) 1. Proceed with the 201 Facilities Plan for the Red Cedar seg- men,t, including sewer separation, retention basins, new pumps, etc. Sub -committee Members Inctu'ded: Maynard Brown Gene Mellen Sin Christian Dixie Pemberton Susan Christian Hayne.Schmidt Bob Smith David Geiger (VISTA Volunteer) Richard K.ibbey Kate Young Tom Lack Jerry Lawler -A26