Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 Various Board Meeting Minutes Part 2 FINAL CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:.30 pm b Vice Smith. Y Chairperson Roll Call Present : Hoard members; Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Absent: Smith• Wilkinson and Wrobel Board member: Arambula Mr. Edward Cook was welcomed and introduced to the Traffic by Mr. Berridge. c Board Mr. Berridge informed the Traffic Board that The be retiring and that two lma Steed will tion Elaine Kellicut and Lynn Doerrpareaivision staff me meetings to take the minutes. tubers attending the Traffic Board Excused Absences It was moved by Mr. Person and Arambula be excused from the supported by Mr. Wrobel that Mr.June 1988 Traffic ;Board meeting. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. Items for Suspension of Rules It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and su consider all Reports of the Secretarypported b action items. b��robel to as Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mr. Wrobel and su minutes for the May 1988 Traffic Bo�Dated�by Mr. Person that the Yeas - 7 me..ting be approved. Nays - 0 Carried. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR FOR 1988-89 It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and seconded by Mrs. Linhart that Mr. Jesus Arambula be nominated for Chairperson of the Traffic Board for 1988-89. It was moved by Mr, ported by Mr. Wrobel that Mrs. Person and sup- Chairperson of the Traffic Board fore1988-89.mit be nominated for Mrs- Linhart and su It was moved by e nations be closed. A batLot vote wascast rwith rMrrsl tSmithhathbeingietected Chairperson of the Traffic Board for 1988-89. It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and seconded by Mr. Person that Mr. Jesus Arambula be nominated for Vice-,chairperson of the Traffic hoard for 1988-89. It was moved by Mr. Wrobet and sup- ported by Mrs. Wilkinson that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Arambula. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS PARKING REQUEST : KILBORN AVENUE Mr. Arnold Burke of 4360 Clark Rd. represented the Emanuel First Lutheran Church and requested that parkig be atwed on Sunday from 7AM to 12:00 noon on Kitborn StreetnbetweenLSeymour St. and Capitol Avenue. There are handicapped the services and who are unable to watk long distanceso tot and from the church. Since there is not a large volume of traffic on Sunday, Mr. Burke asked for approvat of the request. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: DEERFIELD AVENUE AND GLASGOW DRIVE Mrs. Esther Bett of 2601 Deerfield Ave. top sign be instatted on Glasgow Drive at DeerfieldsAvenuehatShesbe- tieves that there is an accident problem at this Location and remembers an accident in which a vehicle Landed on her Lawn. She stated that a large number of smaLl children Live in this area and thinks that motorists drive too fast. PARKING REQUEST: CHICAGO AVENUE Mr. Phittip Atber of 732 W. Genesee Drive stated he was repre- senting Mrs. Vat Bernard, proprietor of the Chicago Beauty Shop at 70.5 Chicago Ave. She requests that parking be allowed in front of her business. Mr. Atber said that there had been on- street parking on Chicago Avenue for more than 39 years. When repairs were made to the street no parking signs were instaLLed. There are a number of handicapped and senior citizen customers who need to park close to the beauty shop and who had been park- ing on-street . 2 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Copy of resolution by City Council thanking Mrs. Whiting. Received and placed on file. 2. Letter to City Council from Mayor appointing Mr. Cook to the Traffic Board. Received and placed on file. 3. Petition from residents near Provincial House Drive and Ar- tisan Drive. Referred to the Secretary. 4. Petition from residents near Glasgow Drive at Deerfield Avenue. Received and placed on file. 5. Letter from Mr. Len Kluge of Spotlight Theatre. Received and placed on file. 6. Letter from Mr. Brian Buysse of 5336 Sunrose Avenue. Referred to the Secretary. REPORTS OF THE SECRETARY I . PARKING REQUEST: CHICAGO AVENUE Mr. Ransom reported that the Transportation Division received a request from the Chicago Beauty Shop to allow parking on the west side of the 700 block of Chicago Avenue in front of the shop. Mrs. Bernardo proprietor of the beauty shopo stated king ha been permitted on the west side of Chicago Avenue and rthat her customers parked in this location. Mrs. Bernard would like to have parking for handicappers and senior citizen clientele near the beauty shop. Mr. Ransom said the No Parking signs were in- stalled March 21 , 1988. Investigation by the staff showed that the No Parking regulation has been in effect since prior to 1973 on Chicago Avenue. The Transportation Division staff recommends that two hour park- ing from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the west side of Chicago Avenue from 60 feet north of Saginaw to 118 feet north of Saginaw Street be allowed. Three parking spaces would be installed and the most northerly space would be reserved for handicapper parking. Parking would not be allowed within twenty feet of the Saginaw Street crosswalk because of a sight visibility problem. The two hour restriction will prevent all-day parking but still be tong enough to satisfy the parking needs of the beauty shop customers. 3 Mr. Cook asked what is the average length of a parking space. Be also was concerned with the affect of parking on the visibil- ity of traffic on Chicago Avenue. Mr. Ransom said the average space is from 18 to 22 feet. The parking spaces should not affect the visibility of traffic. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mr. Cook that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the Trans- portation Division staff to allow two hour parking from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the west side of Chicago Avenue from 60 feet north Of Saginaw Street to 118 feet north of Saginaw Street. Three parking spaces would be marked with the most northerly space be- ing designated handicapper parking only. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 2. PARKING REQUEST: KILBORN STREET AND MAPLE STREET Mr. Ransom reported a request was received from the Emanuel First Lutheran Church to park on Sunday on the north side of the 100 block of Kilborn Street and on the north side of the 100 block of Maple Street and on the south side of the 20+0 block of Maple Street from 7:00 AM to 12: 00 noon. The church is located on the corner of Kilborn Street and Capitol Avenue. The church does have off-street parking with access to Seymour Street. The Transportation Division recommends the following changes in Parking on Kilborn Street and Maple Street : Side of Restriction Street Street From 70 No Parking Kilborn North Washington Capitol 7AM-7PM Except Sunday No Parking At Maple North Washington Capitol Any Time Except Sunday No Parking At Maple South Capitol Any Time p Seymour Except Sunday It was moved by Mr. Person and .supported by Mr. Riddle that the Traffic Hoard concur with the recommendation of the Transporta- tion Division staff. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 4 3. HANDICAPPED PARKING REQUEST : 100 BLOCK WEST OTTAWA ST. Mr. Ransom reported that a request was received from Councilmember Creamer to install on-street handicapped parking on the south side of the 100 block of West Ottawa Street adjacent to of the Board of Water and Light main office. The 100 block of West Ottawa Street is one-way with three lanes Of moving traffic. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street. Handicapper parking spaces are approximately 12 feet wide, a normal space is 7 feet wide. The .street is not wide enough to allow for the existing operation and the extra width to allow a handicap space safely. There is also a deposit box on the driver side in front of the Board of Water and Light for Payment of bills. Presently handicapped parking spaces are lo- cated in Lot 38 and on the first floor of the North Grand Parking Garage near the Ottawa Street exit . Ottawa Street carries a Large volume of traffic. Because of the need for additional, unavailable width and the close proximity of existing handicapped parking, the Transporta- tion Division staff recommends that the request for handicapped parking on the south side of the 100 block of West Ottawa Street be denied. It was moved by Mr. Cook and supported by Mrs. Linhart to deny the request for handicapped parking on the south side of the 100 block of West Ottawa Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 4. PARKING PETER REMOVAL REQUEST: EAST OTTAWA STREET Mr. Ranson reported that a request was received from Mr. Lynn Baker of ATI MOD-U-TEC Systems of 200 N. Cedar to remove parking meters on the north side of Fast Ottawa Street between Cedar and Larch Streets:. At one time the parking meters were removed at the request of the Wellman Press Company which was Located in the area. When the Lansing Center was opened the parking meters were reinstalled. At the present time there are approximately forty 10-hour meters which provide parking for vendors and businesses in the area. If the parking meters are removed again, people who are now parking in Lots 37 and 15, and other downtown employees Looking for free parking may begin parking all day on East Ottawa Street (as some are now adjacent to Paul ' s Automative). The Transportation Division staff recommends that the request to remove the parking meters on the north side of Ottawa be denied but that monthly parking be provided at the meters for $18.00 per month for the employees of ATI MOD-U-TEC Systems and other nearby businesses. Mr. Cook asked what is the rate for 10-hour meters, and how many employees will be using the meters. 5 Mr. Ransom said that the meter rate is presently 30 cents per hour but will be raised to 40 cents per hour in the near future. He did not know how many employees would be using the meters be- cause the shifts are variable. There are first and second shifts. Mrs. Wilkinson asked how many parking permits will be sold. Mr. Ransom said that the metered spaces would not be sold 100% for monthly parkingr but we would try and meet the demands if any for monthly parking. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Hoard concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to deny the request for removal of the meters on the north side of Ottawa Street betweeen Cedar and Larch Streets and that the monthly permit parking be provided at the meters for $18.00 per month. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST . ARAGON DRIVE AND BYRNES ROAD Mr. Floyd reported that a request was received from Mr. Len Kluge of 1937 Byrnes Road to install a stop sign on Aragon Drive at Byrnes Road. Investigation by the .staff showed this is a "T" intersection with a safe approach speed of 14 mph. There is an obstruction in the southwest quadrant. No accidents have occurred within the last five years. The Transportation Division staff recommends that a yield sign be installed on Aragon Drive at Byrnes Road. It was moved by Mr. Cook and supported by Mr. Riddle that the Traffic ?Board concur with the recommendation of the Transporta- tion Division. Yeas - 7 Nays - i0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST ; BYRNES ROAD AND RIDGEFIELD ROAD Mr. Floyd reported that a request was received from Mr. Len Kluge of 1937 Byrnes Road to install stop signs on Ridgefield Road at Byrnes Road. The investigation by the Transportation Division staff showed that one right-angle accident occurred within the last five years. The safe approach speed is 7 mph due to an obstruction in the northwest quadrant. 6 Because of the low safe approach speed, the staff recommends that stop signs be installed on Ridgefield Road at Byrnes Road. It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install stop signs on Ridgefield Road at Byynes Road. Yeas - 7 Nays - D Carried. 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: DEERFIELD AVENUE AND ' GLASGOW DRIVE Mr. Floyd reported that a petition was received from residents of the Deerfield Aveue and Glasgow Drive neighborhood to install a stop sign on Glasgow Drive at Deerfield Avenue.. Investigation by the Transportation Division staff showed that only one accident occurred within the Mast five years at this "T" intersection. It was not a right-angle accident. The safe ap- proach speed is 23 mph. Deerfield Avenue dead-ends approximately 150 feet north of the intersection. This dead-end is in the process of being properly signed. Because of the traffic pat- tern, lack of accident experience and adequate safe approach speed the Transportation Division recommends that the request for a stop sign on Glasgow Drive at Deerfield Avenue be denied. The Traffic Board members questioned the circulation of the petition, and wondered who the petitioner was. Mr. Floyd stated that he tried to find out this information but was unsuccessful. It was noted that Mr. and Mrs. Bell ' s signatures had been crossed out on the petition. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to deny the request for the installation of a stop sign on Glasgow Drive at Deerfield Avenue. Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 Mr. Riddle Carried. 8. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: LAFAYETTE AVENUE AND LEON AVENUE Mr. Floyd reported that a previous investigation by the Trans- portation Division staff showed that traffic control is needed at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Leon Avenue. The safe approach speed is 14 mph. due to an obstruction in the southeast quandrant . Two right-angle accidents have occurred within the Last five years. Because of the centerline offset of Leon Avenue the traffic control should not be placed on Lafayette Avenue. The Transportation Division recommends that stop signs be in- stalled on Leon Avenue at Lafayette Avenue. 7 It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and supported by ,sirs. Wilkinson that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to install stop signs on Leon Avenue at Lafayette Avenue. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 9. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST : BOSTON BOULEVARD AND PETTIS STREET Mr. Floyd reported that a request was received from Mr. Cleophus Boyd, Executive Assistant to the Mayorp to investigate the need for traffic control at the intersection of Boston Bou- levard and Pettis Street. Investigation by the Transportation Division staff showed that there has been one accident within the last five years. The Transportation Division staff recommends that a stop sign and stop bar be installed on Pettis Street. at Boston Boulevard. fir. , Floyd suggested that the best solution would be to improve the geometrics of the intersection but that it would be very expen- sive. Mrs. Wilkinson thought the changes would increase the speed of traffic on Boston Boulevard in this area. She also noted that there is a playground nearby. Mrs. Wilkinson suggested in- stalling the stop signs on Boston Boulevard instead of on Pettis Street. Mr. Floyd stated that the driver expectation is to continue on Boston Boulevard and that there would be a serious sight obs- truction of a chain link fence. Pettis Street traffic has more driver expectation of a stop at this intersection. It was moved by ;ors. Wilkinson and supported by Mr. Cook that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install a stop sign and stop bar on Pettis Street at Boston Boulevard. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. ACTION ITEMS There were no action items. TABLED ITEMS There were no tabled items. �3 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 . TRAFFIC SIGNS ON JOLLY ROAD Mr. Floyd reported that staff is in the process of installing proper Lane-drop signing on JolLy Road east of PennsyLvania Avenue. Mr. Wrobet brought this to staff' s attention at the May Traffic .Board meeting. 2. NORTH GRAND GARAGE BIDS Mr. Berridge reported the bids for the North Grand Garage ex- pansion were opened on June 7. 1988. Construction Witt began after .July 4, 1988. 3. RESTORATION OF GARAGES Mr. Berridge reported on a restoration contract for a four year program for repairs to the four parking garages. NEW BUSINESS 1 . TRAFFIC AT CLIPPERT STREET AND GRAND RIVER AVENUE Pair. Person stated he witnessed two "near misses" at CLippert Street when motorists proceeded across southeast Grand River Avenue. Some measure should be taken to atert the drivers about this. Mr. Berridge stated that staff witL investigate this intersec- tion. 2. TRAFFIC ON FAIRVIEW AT GRAND RIVER AND SAGINAW Mr. Person stated it is difficuLt for chitdren to cross Fairview at Grand River and at Saginaw because the motorists drive up be- yond the crosswalk past the pedestrian right of way. Mr. Person requested that stop bars be painted on Fairview at Grand River and on Fairview at Saginaw. Mr. Berridge said that staff will investigate the intersections. 3. TIM.ING OF PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AT CEDAR AND GREENLAWN Mr. Wrobel requested that the timing of the pedestrian signal be investigated at the intersection of Cedar St. and Greentawn Avenue. There is not enough pedestrian time to cross east-west at Cedar Street. ',Jr. Wrobel observed a blind person who seemed confused when crossing the intersection. Mr. Berridge said that staff wilt investigate the timing at this intersection. 4. BUDGETED TRAVEL EXPENDITURES 9 Mr. Wrobel asked what account the money comes from for travel expenses to the various seminars attended by the Transportation Engineer. Mr, Wrobel also asked about a representative from the Lansing Police Department to the Traffic Board meetings. Mr. Berridge said that the money for travel is budgeted from the General Fund account. At the present time there is a City-wide curtailment of out-of-state travel regardless of where the fund- ing comes from. Mr. Berridge said that because of reduction in the Lansing Police Department staff, personnel have been assigned to other duties such as detention and there is no officer avail- able to attend the Traffic Board meetings. 5. MISSING STREET NAME SIGN Mrs. Linhart reported a missing street name :sign and post at the intersection of Willard and Aurelius Road. The staff will investigate the missing sign and post. OLD BUSINESS 9 . DOUBLE STOP SIGN Mr. Floyd reported to Mrs. Smith that he could not find a dou- ble stop sign on Fielding Street as she had reported at the May meeting of the Traffic Board. Mrs. Smith said she will check the location again. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES There were no items for suspension of the rules. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on non-agenda items. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business it was moved by Mrs.. Wilkinson that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. Respectfully submitted. LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 1G 03/21 /88 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MARCH 9. 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was catted to order at 7:30 pm by Chairperson Whiting. Roll Ca tt Present: Hoard members: Arambula, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, !Whiting, and Jrobet Absent : Board member: Wilkinson Motion for Excused Absences Ms. Wi tkinson asked to .be excused from the Traffic :Board meet- ing. It was moved by Mrs. Smith and supported by Mr. Arambula that Ms. Wilkinson be excused from the March 1983 Traffic Board meeting. Yeas - h Nays - 0 Carried. Items for Suspension of Rules It was moved and supported to consider alt reports of the Secre- tary as action items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by !ors. Linhart and supported by Mr. Arambula that the minutes for the February 1988 Traffic Board meeting be ap- proved with the following corrections : on page 5 that lighting improvements be made in three of the parking garages: and on page b that all utilities in the Capitol Loop Concept wilt be relo- cated at the expense of the State of Michigan. Yeas - o Nays - 0 Carried. Mr. Riddle arrived at the meeting. 03/21 /88 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 8. NO PARKING REQUEST : COMFORT ST. & SAGINA W ST. Mr. Andy Kuebler of 312 Comfort Street stated that cars are Parked up to the corner on Comfort at Saginaw. It is difficult to see traffic on Saginaw Street. Vehicles are parked at the fire hydrant also. There is a hedge at the corner of Comfort and Saginaw which causes sight problems. Mr. Kuebler requested no parking zone on the west side of Comfort St. at Saginaw_ 9. NO PARKItiG REQUEST: HAPLE STREET Rev. Alfred Watts of the Saint Matthew African Methodist Epis- copal Church requested that parking be allowed on the south side of Maple Street on weekends and for the use of restricted parking during the week for special activities at the church such as weddings and funerals. 11 . PARKING REQUEST: WISE ROAD John Marshall of 3509 Coachlight Commons representing the Church of God In Christ requested that parking be allowed on Wise Road on Saturdays and Sundays. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Public Safety and Properties Committee ;Minutes: a. Meeting of Tuesday. February 2, 1988 Received and placed on file 2. Letter from Mr. Harry Froelich. Received and placed on file 3. Letter from Ms. Ethel C. Davis. Received and placed on file 4. Copy of ACT 51P PUBLIC ACTS 1951 as amended. para. 247. 651d through 247.651e. Received and placed on file. 5. Letter from Ms. Linda Williams. Referred to the Secretary REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY it was moved by Mr. Arambula and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the agenda be adjusted to consider items Sr 9 and 11 first. 7 03/2'1 /88 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. I . NO PARKING REQUEST : COi-'JFORT ST. AND SAGINAW ST. Mr. Ransom reported a request was received to remove parking from the west side of Comfort St. at Saginaw to reduce the op- erational problems at the intersection. An investigation by the Transportation Division staff showed there have been two accidents within the last six years. There is stop control on Comfort Street at Saginaw Street . A sight problem does exist at the intersection. The staff recommended a No Parking zone on the west side of Com- fort Street from Saginaw Street to 100 feet north of Saginaw Street. Mrs. Whiting referred to a Fetter from CounciLmember Creamer and asking why and what has changed in six months to make this pro- posal. Mr. Ransom stated the letter referred to Comfort and Oakland not Comfort and Saginaw. It was ;roved by ter. Person and supported by Mr. Wrobel that the Traffic 30ard concur with the staff recommendation to establish a No Parking Zone on the west side of Comfort Street from Saginaw Street to 100 feet north of Saginaw Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 2. PARKING REQUEST: MAPLE STREET Mr. Ransom reported a request was received from Rev. Alfred Watts to permit parking on the north and south sides of Maple Street. Presently parking is allowed on the north side of the street and parking is prohibited on the south side of ;Maple Street. Maple St. is 30 feet wide. The Transportation Division staff recommended that the No parking At Any Time restriction be changed to No Parking At Any Time Ex- cept Sundays on the south side of illapie St. from Pine to Chest- nut Street. Mr. Person asked what steps could be taken to allow parking for funerals and weddings on Saturdays and weekly events. Mr. Ransom stated the Lansing Police Department personnel can be notified for special permission to park for weekday events and also the Parking System personnel by calling the Transportation Division office. 3 03/21 /83 After discussions, it was moved by fir. ArambuLa and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the No Parking At Any Time restriction be changed to No Parking At Any Time Except Saturdays and Sundays on the south side of Maple Street from Pine to Chestnut Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 3. PARKING REQUEST: WISE ROAD Mr. Ransom reported a request to park on Wise Road was received from the Lansing Church of God In Christ to permit parking on Wise Road for special occasions. Investigation by the Transpor- tation Division staff showed Wise Rd. is a four Lane roadway from Jolly to Miller Road. Presently Wise Rd. is signed No Parking At Any Time on both sides of the street. There is vacant Land south of the church and Davis Park across from the church. There are no residential houses or sidewalks. North of the church there are residential units. The staff recommended the present No Parking At Any Time reguLa- tion be changed to No Parking 7:00 AM to 7:00 Pal Except Saturdays and Sundays on both sides of Wise Road from 480 feet south of Nidwood St. to 780 feet south of Midwood Street. No Parking 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Except Saturdays and Sundays. The church is planning to improve their parking Lot to provide more parking. It was moved by Firs. Linhart and supported by for. Riddle that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to change the no parking restriction to No Parking 7:00 AM to 7:00 Pii Ex- cept Saturday and Sunday on Wise Rd. from 480 feet south of Midwood St. to 780 feet south of Midwood Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. Mrs. Smith conducted the remainder of the Traffic Board sheeting. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REiUEST: GRAHAM AVE. AND STAFFORD AVE. Mr. Floyd reported the Transportation Division staff received a request 'to install aLl-way stop signs at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Stafford Avenue. Investigation by the staff showed 90 accidents within a six year period. Eight accidents were caused by icy weather conditions. The Operations and Maintenance Division of the Public Service Department wiLL be requested to improve maintenance at the intersection by salting and sanding during icy conditions. The approach speed is Low and there is a pedestrian crosswalk on Stafford Avenue. 4 03/21 /38 The staff recommended that the request for a three-way stop be denied .and that a stop sign be installed on Stafford Avenue at Graham Avenue. It was moved by Pir. Wrobel and supported by 14r. Person that a stop sign be installed on Stafford Avenue at Graham Avenue and the request for a three-way stop be denied-. Yeas - 7 Mays 0 Carried. S. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GRAHAM AVE. AND STABLER ST_ Mr. Floyd reported observation by the Transportation Division staff showed the need for a stop sign on Stabler Street at Graham Avenue. The safe approach speed is 6 mph. Mrs. Linhart asked if a stop sign will be beneficial at the intersection. Mr. Floyd stated that it would. A "T"' intersection should be signed with a yield or a stop sign. There is also a sight dis- tance problem at the intersection of Stabler and Graham. The intersection is being signed according to the drivers ' expecta- tions. It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mrs. Whiting that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to instalt a stop sign on Stabler Street at Graham Avenue. Yeas - 7 Nays - Q Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: EVERETTDALE AVE. AND STAFFORD .AVE. Mr. Floyd reported that observation by the Transportation Divi- sion staff showed the need for a stop control at the intersection of Everettdate Avenue and Stafford Avenue. There is a large spruce tree in the southeast quadrant. There is a school in the vicinity of this "T" type intersection. The staff recommended a stop sign be installed on Everettdale Avenue and Stafford Avenue. It was moved by Mrs. Whiting and supported by Mr. Arambula that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to install a stop sign on _verettdate Avenue at Stafford Avenue. Yeas - 7 Nays - C Carried. 03/21 /88 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: HARDING AVE. AND SUNNYSIDE AVE. Mr. Floyd stated the Transportation Division staff received a request from Council President Alfreda Schmidt to investigate the need for traffic control at the intersection of Harding Ave. and Sunnyside Avenue. Investigation by the staff showed there is no control at the intersection. The safe approach speed is 21 mph. There is a vertical and horizontal curve on Sunnyside at this location also. The staff recommended that a stop sign be installed on Harding Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue. It was moved 5y Mr. Person and supported by ;sir. Riddle that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install stop sign on Harding Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue. Yeas - 7 Nays - U Carried. 8. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: PERSHING AVE. AND SU14NYSIDE AVE. Mr. Floyd reported a request was received from Council President Alfreda Schmidt to investigate the intersection of Pershing Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue for the installation of a traffic control. Investigation by the Transportation Division staff showed the safe approach speed at the intersection is 11 mph because of a sight obstruction in the northwest quadrant. Because of the low safe approach speed and the geometrics of the intersection, the staff recommends that stop signs be installed on Pershing Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue . It was moved by Mrs. Whiting and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install stop signs on Pershing Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue. Yeas - 7 Nays - n Carried. 9. EDGE'WOOD BOULEVARD: THROUGH STREET DESIGNATION Mr. Floyd reported there is no control at the intersection of Amwood Drive and Edgewood Blvd. Investigation by the Transportation Division staff showed the volume of traffic on Edgewood 3lvd. is high. The staff recom- mended that Edgewood be designated as a through street between Cedar Street and Washington Avenue and that a stop sign be in- stalled on Amwood Drive at Edgewood Boulevard. 6 03/21 /88 Mr. Arambula asked if Richard Rd. has stop signs. Mr. Floyd stated yes there is a stop sign on Richard Rd. at Edgewood Btvd. It was moved by Mr. Riddle and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to desig- nate Edgewood Boutevard from Cedar Street to Washington Avenue as a through street. Yeas - 7 Nays - G Carried. 10. TRAFFIC CONTROL REaUEST: AMERICAN ROAD AND AMWOOD DRIVE Mr. Floyd reported that the Transportation Division staff in- vestigated the need for a traffic control at the intersection of American Road and Amwood Drive. The intersection is a "T" type intersection. There is a potential for development for commer- cial businesses in this area. The safe approach speed is 21 mph. The staff recommends that a stop sign be installed on Amwood Drive at American Road. It was moved by tars. Linhart and supported by Mr. Arambula that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install a stop sign on Amwood Drive at American Road. Yeas - 7 Nays - D Carried. 11 . NO PARKING REQUEST: PROSPECT STREET Mr. Ranson reported the Transportation Division received a re- quest from Young Brothers and Daley to prohibit parking on Pros- pect Street between Hill St. and Mosher Street because of park- ing problems on Prospect Street. Investigation by the staff showed a vehicle constantly parks on Prospect Street. The street is 2G feet wide. The area allows access to the rear of the property. The staff recommends No Parking At Any Time on both sides of Prospect Street from Hill Street to Mosher Street. Mrs. Whiting asked if a parking is prohibited on the north side of Prospect and a time zone would this allow easier access for the trucks. Mr. Ransom stated that because of the street width it would be difficult for the trucks to maneuver. 7 03/21 /88 It was moved by Mr. Arambuta and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to estab- lish a No .Parking At Any Time zone on both sides of .Prospect Street from Hill Street to Mosher Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - v Carried. 12. REMOVAL OF TURD] PROHIBITION REQUEST: IONIA AND LOGAN ST. ;fir. Berridge reported a request was received from the Capital Area Transportation Authority to remove the PM turn restriction from Logan St . southbound to Ionia Street during the peak hours. The CATA buses spend time waiting to make left turns from Logan to Saginaw. The CATA officials would like to re-route buses to Ionia at Logan Street. The staff recommended that the current No Left Turn 3-6 PM res- triction be changed to No Left Turn 3-6 Pf1 Except Buses. It was moved by Mr. Arambula and supported by Mr. Wrobel that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to change the current No Left Turn 3-6 PM restriction on Logan Street at Ionia Street to No Left Turn 3-6 PM except buses . Yeas - 7 Nays - Carried. 13. E`iM RGENCY VEHICLE SIGNAL REQUEST: FIRE STATION #4 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Mr. Berridge reported the Transportation Division receives) a request from Mayor McKane evaluate the need to install an emer- gency traffic signal at the #4 Fire Station on South Pennsylvania Ave. All warrants are met for installation of an emergency traffic signal based upon the Michigan Department of Transporta- tion guidelines. The Transportation Division staff recommends that an emergency vehicle traffic signal be installed on S. Pennsylvania at fire Station 94. The operation of the signal will be green on Pennsylvania Avenue except for emergency runs from the fire sta- tion when the signal would change to red. Installation of the traffic signal wilL be in the fall of 1989. It was moved by Mr. Wrobel and supported by Mr. Person that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install an emergency traffic signal on South Pennsylvania Avenue at fire Station #4. 3 03I21 I88 Yeas - 7 Nays - D Carried. ACTION ITEMS None TABLED ITEMS ;None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 . AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC CODE Mr. Berridge reported all Board members have received an amend- ment to their copy of the Traffic Code and explained update pro- cedure. OLD BUSINESS 1 . MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETS Mr. Wrobel asked what is the cost to the City of Lansing for street maintenance on state trunklines. Mr. Berridge said approximately $450,000 annually in the basic budget. Special allocations may ire obtained from the Michigan Department of Transportation during August and September each year. 2. LPD REPRESENTATION AT THE TRAFFIC 30ARD -MEETINGS Mr. Arambula asked about the representation from the Lansing Police Department at the Traffic 3oard Meetings. Mr. Berridge said he has talked with Assistant Chief Sinclair and the Lansing Police Department is having staffing problems. 3. BUTLER BOULEVARD AND KALAMAZOO STREET INTERSECTION Mrs. Smith reported the difficulty of seeing oncoming traffic at the intersection of Kalamazoo St. and Butler Blvd. because cars are parked up to the corner on Butler Blvd. Mr. Berridge will investigate. 4. NEW STATE OF MICHIGAN PARK f,9rs. Whiting inquired about parking after the new park is built in the vicinity of Sutler Blvd. Mr. Berridge said the State of Michigan is planning on con- structing a .5,000 car garage. 9 03/21 /88 NEW BUSINESS 1 . PROVINCIAL HOUSE DRIVE PARKING Mrs. Linhart reported the residents on Provincial House Drive are having difficulty with mail deliveries because of parking in front of mailboxes_ Mr. Berridge said if parking is removed from the street there will be no place to nark. Input will have to come from the res— idents before a decision can be made. 2. DIRTY STREETS Mr. Arambula reported dirty streets at two locations and asked that the City enforce MIOSHA safety regulations. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON—AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. Respectfully submitted. LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD ._� - David A. Berridge Secretary 10 02/17/88 CITY Of LANSI NG PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10P 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairperson Whiting. RoLL Catt Present : Board members : Arambuta. Linhart, Person. Riddtep Smith, Whiting, Witkinson and Wrobet Absent: None There were no excused absences. Items for Suspension of RuLes It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mrs. Smith to con- sider all reports ofthe Secretary as action items. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mrs. Smith and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the minutes for the January, 1988 Traffic Board meeting be ap- proved. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS There were no comments on agenda items. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Pubtic Safety and Properties Committee Minutes: a. Meeting of December 17, 1987 Received and placed on file 2. Letter from Ms. Joan DeRose. Received and placed on file 02/17/88 3. Letter from Mr. Don W. Ottens. Referred to the Secretary 4. Letter from Council President Alf reda Schmidt. Referred to the Secretary REPORTS OF THE SECRETARY Mrs. Smith temporarily left the meeting. 1 . STOP SIGN REQUEST: jMCPHERSON AVE. AND KALAMAZOO ST. Mr. Floyd reported a request was received from CounciLmember Worthington to instalL four-way stop signs at McPherson Ave. and ,Kalamazoo Street. CounciLmember Worthington is concerned about the Sexton High School students disobeying the stop signs at the intersection. An investigation by the staff revealed the intersection is con- trolled by two-way stop signs on McPherson Ave. at Kalamazoo Street. four accidents have occurred within a six year period. one was a right angle accident. Traffic volume is low, less than 500 vehicLes per day. The intersection does not meet the warrant for multi-way stop signs. The Transportation Division staff recommends that the request for four-way stop signs at McPherson Ave. and Kalamazoo Street be denied and that the problem be forwarded to the Lansing Police Department for enforcement and education. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the staff to deny the request for four-way stop signs at the inter- section of McPherson and Kalamazoo and that the problem be for- warded to the Lansing Po Lice Department for enforcement and edu- cation. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. "-ors. Smith returned to the meeting. 2. STOP SIGN REQUEST: LE;NA'JEE ST. AND MCPH.ERSON AVE. 9r. Floyd reported a request was received from a resident of the area to change the yield signs to stop signs at Lenawee St . and ,McPherson Avenue. Presently there are yield signs on McPherson Ave. at Lenawee Street. Investigation by the staff showed that one right angle accident has occurred within a six year period. The safe ap- proach speed is above 30 mph, and the visibility is clear at the 02/17/88 intersection. There is a perceived problem of school bus loading and unloading. The Transportation Division staff recommends that the request to change the yield control to stop control on McPherson at Lenawee oe denied and that the perceived problem of school bus Loading and unloading be forwarded to Community Services for study_ It was moved by Mr. ArambuLa and supported by Mr. Riddle that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the Trans- oortation Division staff to retain the yield signs at the inter- section of McPherson and Lenawee and that the perceived problem with bus loadinq and unloading be forwarded to Community Services for study. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 3. STOP SIGN REQUEST: RILEY ST. AND TEEL AVENUE Mr. Floyd stated a request was received from ls. Linda Wittiams, Area Coordinator for Neighborhood hatch to install stop signs on Teel Ave. at Riley Street. An investigation by the Transportation Division staff revealed that one right angle accident has occurred within a six year period. The safe approach speed is 17 mph' and there is a ver- tical curve which Limits the sight distance at the intersection. Presently there is no control at the intersection. The Transsoortation Division staff recommends that a stop sign be installed on Riley Street at Teel Avenue_ It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and supported by Mfrs. Smith that the Traffic 3oard concur with the recommendation of the staff to install a stop sign on Riley St. at Teel Avenue. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 4. STOP SIGN REQUEST: MAPLEWOOD AVE. AND RILEY ST. NIr. Floyd reported an investigation by the Transportation Divi - sion staff revealed the need for a traffic control at the inter- section of Naplewood Ave. and Riley Street. This is a "T" intersection. There is a school in the area. Because of a sight obstruction on the southeast quandrant, the safe approach speed is 11 mph. The Transportation Division staff recommends that a stop sign be installed on Maplewood Ave. at Riley Street. 02/17/33 It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Smith that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the staff to install a stop sign on Maplewood Ave. at Riley Street. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 5. STOP SIGN REQUEST : COLCHESTER RD . AMD MEADOWLANE DR. Mr. Floyd stated a petition was received from a resident to in- stall stop signs on Meadow0ne Drive at Colchester Road. An in- vestigation by the staff revealed two right angle accidents have occurred over a six year period. The safe approach speed is 2? mph because a .sight obstruction exists at the northeast quadrant.. Because of the low approach speed and a sight obstruction, the staff recommends that stop signs be installed on Meadowlane Drive at Colchester Road. It was moved by Aar. Verson and supported :by Mrs. Smith that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to install stop signs on Meadowlane Drive at Colchester Road. Yeas - 8 Plays - 0 Carried. b. YIELD SIGN: COLCHESTER ROAD AND DUNBAR DRIVE Mr. Floyd reported an investigation by the staff revealed there is no existing control at the intersection of Colchester Road and Dunbar Drive. The safe approach speed is 25 mpn because of a sight obstruction on the northeast corner. Dunbar and Colchester form a "T" intersection. The Transportation Division staff recommends that a Yield sign be installed on Dunbar Drive at Colchester Road. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mr. Arambula that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the staff to instaLL a yield sign on Dunbar Drive at Colchester Road. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 7. YIELD REQUEST: COLCHESTER RD. AND 'WYCKHAA DRIVE Mr. floyd stated the Transportation Division staff is amending the proposal for a yield control at Colchester Rd. and Wyckham Drive to a stop control. Presently there is no control at the intersection. The safe approach speed is 13 mph due to a sight Obstruction on the northeast quadrant . This is a "T" intersec- tion. The staff recommends a stop sign be installed on Wyckham Drive at Colchester Road. Oz�17�ss Mrs. Whiting asked what is the low approach speed. Mr. Berridge said a 15 mph approach speed warrants a stop sign. Approach speed over 15 mph warrants a yield sign to assign the right of way at an intersection. It was moved by Per. ArambuLa and supported by Mr. Riddle that the Traffic Hoard concur with the recommendation of the staff to install a stop sign on Wycham Drive at CoLchester Road. Yeas - 8 Nays - G Carried. 8. TRANSPORTATION DIVISION BUDGET The Transportation Division Budget for FY-88-39 was presented by Mr. Berridge. The Traffic Engineering budget is a continuation budget with only a few minor increases. _$14,500 will oe aLloted for a grant match to update the computerized sign inventory. Twenty five percent of the Principal Traffic Engineer's salary wilt come from Parking System budget. The remainder of the sa- lary will come from the General Fund and ACT 51 Funds. The Parking System Budget contains purchases of two parking scooters and five cash registers and lighting improvements to all four parking garages. The 1967 Bond issue is retired in FY87-88, and the 1971 Bond issue will be eliminated. Major maintenance is an ongoing program. There are no rate increases proposed at this time. There is a major drop in expense of $540,000 in the Building Authority. The net revenue was one miLLion dollars last year, it is $312,000 now and without rate increases wilt be S526,000 next year. Three other programs changes are: the ad- dition of a Laborer positionr one new Group Leader position and a change in the parking procedure of the South Grand Parking Garage to allow permit parkers who park on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Levels to park on any Level. Presently most of the fifth floor is empty because people who buy permits for the 5th floor do not park there. There Witt be one rate for the South Grand parking garage permits and allow aLL permit parkers and hourly parkers to park on any Level. Change the hours of operation in the South Grand Garage to stay open until 9:00 pm for collection of parking fees.. It was moved by Mr. Arambula and supported by Mr. WrobeL that the Traffic Board accept the proposed FY88-39 Transportation Di- vision budget. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 02/17/88 ACTION ITEMS 1 . CAPITOL LOOP CONCEPT: REVIEW AND APPROVAL A presentation of the Capitol Loop Concept was made by Dr. Kunwar Rajendra of the Lansing Planning Department, Mr. Bill Hartwig, Mr. Don Goeman and Ms. Elaine Burgess of the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Capitol Loop Concept entails the development of a number of City streets and trunktine routes that will be designated as the Capitol Loop - Cedar, .Larch, Michigan, Ottawa, Allegan, Grand and Logan Streets. The Michigan Department of Transportation has contacted the property owners whose properties will be affected. The process was explained and a number of questions were answered by the presenters: The timetable of completion for the Capitol Loop is four years. The period of time the residents, property owners, and business will be given to relocate, the payment for properties and relocation of displaced residents wiLL be taken into consideration. Lines of communication will be open for questions and answers for those involved by the relocation pro- cess. The Michigan Department of Transportation is conducting traffic and pedestrian studies and is working with -the Capital Area Transportation Authority. Mr. Wrobet expressed his concern relative to the maintenance of Logan Street since the construction of northbound and southbound Logan Street by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Since Mr. Wrobet lives on Logan St. it is difficult for street maintenance by the city because of the Limited width of City right of way. Mr. Huton Benson stated he lives at 1018 St. Joseph Street and because of the Limited right-of-way in front of his home a tele- phone pole had to be reinforced to reduce the danger of the teL- ephone pole falling on his property. Mr. ArambuLa asked where will the Logan St. utilities Located in the Capitol Loop Concept. Mr. Hartwig stated that some of the existing overhead utilities well be buried at State of ;Michigan expense. It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mr. ArambuLa that the Traffic Board accept the proposal to develop the Capitol Loop Concept. Yeas - 7 Nays - 1 Mr. WrobeL stated he was voting against the proposal because he did not agree with the whole concept. 02/17/88 After some discussion fir. wrobel changed his vote to a yea vote. Mr. Berridge will forward some additionaL information to 'Mr. Wrobel regarding trunkline maintenance. The Traffic Hoard gave its unanimous approval of the Capitol Loop Concept. TABLED ITEMS 1 . DWIGHT STREET TRAFFIC STUD' It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Dwight Street Study be removed from the table. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. Mr. Floyd stated that the Transportation Division staff recom- mended closing Dwight St. for a 120 day trial period from North St. to Capitol Avenue. A two week mail survey and thirty ques- tionnaires were forwarded to residents of Dwight Street. The 120 day trial period was changed to 90 days. Twenty responses or 71 % were returned. 70% were in favor of the 90 day trial period to close Dwight Street. 5 or 25% stated leave as is and 1 or 5% did not carp. It was moved by ors. Linhart and supported by Mrs. Smith that Dwight St. be closed from North St. to Capitol Avenue for a 90 day trial period with a resurvey to be conducted near the end of the trial period. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS WO RKSHOPS ORKSHOPS Mr. Floyd gave each Traffic Board member information regarding a pre-workshop for Transportation 2C20 on Feb. 18, and a State Forum for March 24, 1988. and stressed the importance of each Board member attending themp or filling out the questionnaire. 2. RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF STREETS Mr. Berridge handed each Traffic Board member information re- garding resurfacing and reconstruction of streets in Lansing re- garding the time and date of the projects. The projects are for 1987-1988. 3. PARKING CONSULTANT APPROVAL Mr. Berridge reported City Council has approved the hiring of a parking consultant to study downtown parking concerns and long term parking needs. The project is scheduled for ?larch 1 , 1988 02/17I88 and should be completed by the end of the summer of 1938. Mr. Jean Kneipp of Barton-Aschman has been selected as the consul- tant. 4. NORTH GRAND GARAGE EXPANSION Mr. Berridge reported the North Grand Garage will be expanded two additional levels. Approval has been given to hire a design consultant. Construction wilt begin July 1 , 1983 and will be open during the winter of 1 988-89. S. PARKING GARAGE RESTORATION Mr. Berridge reported on the parking garage restoration work.. A consultant will be hired to make an evaluation on the floors, and structuat components of the existing garages. The project will start May 1 , 1938 and continue over the next four years. OLD BUSINESS 1 . LPD REPRESENTATION AT TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING Mrs. Whiting asked why the Lansing Police Department did not have an officer present at the Traffic Board meetings_ Mr. Berridge thought the Police Department was short-staffedp and will call the Lansing Police Department and report back to the Board at the next meeting. 2. KALAMAZOO STREET TWO-WAY PROJECT Mrs. Whiting inquired about the Kalamzoo Street two-way project. Mr. Berridge stated he met with the Downtown Merchant Associa- tion in November on the proposal and the Public Safety & Proper- ties committee requested more input from the Downtown Merchant Association. NEW BUSINESS 1 . AURELIUS AND MT. HOPE TRAFFIC SIGNAL Mrs. Linhart asked if the traffic signal timing had been changed a t Aurelius Rd. and felt. Hope Ave. , the traffic was congested during ic.y weather conditions. Mr. Berridge said no, the traffic must have slowed because of the icy weather conditions. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None 02/17/88 PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mrs. Whiting reported on the treatment she had received from a rude parking attendant in the N. Grand Garage at 11 :00 AN on Friday, Feb. 5, 1988 upon Leaving the garage. Mr. Berridge requested Mrs. Whiting to out the compLaint in writing. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was ,moved by Mr. WrobeL that the meeting be adjourned_ The meeting adjourned at 10: 30 pm. RespectfutLy submitted® LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD kz Secretary 01 /25/88 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JANUARY 13P 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was caLLed to order at 7: 30 pm by Chairperson Whiting. Roll CaIL Present : Hoard members: ArambuLap Linhart, Person, Riddle, Whiting. Wilkinson and Wrobel. Absent : Board member: Smith It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mr. WrobeL that ;ors. Smith be excused from the January 1988 Traffic Board meet- ing. Items for Suspension of RuLes It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and supported by Mr. Person to consider alL reports from the Secretary as action items. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by )fir. Person and supported by firs. Wilkinson that the minutes for the November 1987 Traffic Board meeting be ap- proved. Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1 . STOW SIGN REQUEST: HILLCREST & N. WADSWORTH CALVIN & WADSWORTH BERNARD & RICHMOND Joan DeRose of 2202 S. Wadsworth, manager of the COLonial Town- houses requested stop signs for Hillcrest & N. Wadsworth. Calvin & Wadsworth and Bernard & Richmond to reduce the speeds of traf- fic on these streets. Spruce trees cause sight restrictions at the intersections. Ms. DeRose stated school buses stop at Bernard & Richmond. 01/25/88 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Public Safety and Properties Committee Minutes: a. Meeting of November 12, 1987 Received and placed on file_ 2. Petition from residents of Inverness Avenue. Received and placed on file 3. Letter from Councilmember Alfreda Schmidt. Received and placed on file 4. Letter from Mayor McKane. Referred to the Secretary 5. Letter from resident of McPherson Avenue. Referred to the Secretary 6. Letter from resident of Teel Avenue. Referred to the Secretary REPORTS OF THE SECRETARY 1 . TRAFFIC STUDY: DWIGHT STREET The Traffic Board considered a request for a traffic study on Dwight Street . Mr. Spagnolly stated a request was received from a resident of Dwight Street to a). Remove the "No Left Turn Except Trucks" prohibition for eastbound North Street at Turner Street; b) . install stop signs on Dwight Street at ,lames Street; c). install "Do Not Enter" signs on Dwight at North Street; d) . and install speed bumps on Dwight Street. The resident is concerned about the volume and speed of traffic on Dwight Street. The traffic volumes on Dwight Street are 2,700 vehicles per day. a). Remove the existing "No Left Turn Except Trucks" prohibition for eastbound North Street at Turner Street. Mr. Spagnolly reported the intersection of North and Turner Street is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Michigan Department of Transportation has agreed to remove the No Left Turn Except Trucks sign and install pavement markings to allow for left turns for eastbound North St. at Turner Street. The Transportation Division staff recommends that the No Left Turn Except Trucks prohibition be removed. 01 /25/88 It was moved by Mr. Arambula and supported by Ctrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to remove the "No Left Turn Except Trucks" prohi- bition for eastbound North St. at Turner Street. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Carried. b) . Request to install Stop signs on Dwight at James Street Mr. Spagnotly reported there are two-way stop signs on James St. at Dwight. No accidents have occurred within the most recent 5 1 /2 year period. The intersection does not meet warrants for a four-way stop. Therefore. the Staff recommends the request for four-way stop control be denied. It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mr. Wrobel that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff rec- ommendation to deny the request for four-way stop control at the intersection of James and Dwight Street. Yeas 6 Nays - 0 Carried. c). Request to install "Do Not Enter" signs on Dwight St. at North St. Mr. Spagnolly reported on a request to install "Do Not Enter" signs on Dwight St. at North Street. This would cause the short section between North and Capitol to operate as one-way westbound. Since the section is only about 50 feet tong motor- ists would probably ignore the "Do Not Enter" signs. Therefore. the Staff recommends closing off this section of Dwight St. for a trial period of 120 days. Mr. Person asked why this section of Dwight Street is being closed, since there is not very much traffic on Dwight Street. Mr. Person asked if only one resident requested the closure and suggested that all of the residents of the neighborhood be potted to give their input. Mr. Spagnotty stated that only the man and his wife requested the changes via a letter. It was moved by Mr. Person to refer the proposal to close Dwight St. back to the Transportation Division for further study and information. The motion was supported by Mrs. Linhart. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Carried. Mr. Riddle arrived at the meeting. �1 /25/88 d). Request to install speed bumps on Dwight Street f1r. Spagnolty stated the Transportation Division staff recom- mends ,against the installation of speed bumps because of noise and speed bumps are hazardous to snow removal equipment. It was ;roved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff to deny the request for speed bumps. Yeas - 7 ,Nays - 0 Carriea. 2. TRAFFIC SIG)MAL: GRAND AVE. G IONIA STREET ,Mr. Spagnolly stated a request was received from the Mayor' s Office to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Grand Ave. and Ionia Street. Accidents have increased since the North Grand Garage expansion was completed. Right angle accidents have increased. ,according to the Michigan 7<,anual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices., the intersection meets the accident warrant for a traffic signal. The staff recommends that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Ionia Street. P,1r. Person asked if the traffic signal will be located at the center of the intersection. Mr. Spagnotly said the traffic signal location will oe installed at the center of the street and coordinatedwith all traffic signals on Grand Avenue. It was moved by Pair. Person and supported by dr. Aramnuta that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to install a traffic signal at Grand Ave. and .Ionia Street. Yeas - 7 Mays - Car ri ed. :3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL: PENNSYLVANIA AVE. DEXTFR DR . Mr. Spagnolly reported a request was received from CounciLmember Schmidt to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Dexter Drive. The tabulation of accidents showed 2 .2 right angle accidents have occurred per year. Ac- cording to the Michigan iManuat of Uniform Traffic Control Devices five right angle accidents must have occurred within a year to warrant a traffic signal. Dexter Drive does not meet the traffic volume warrants ei then. The Transportation Division staff rec- ommends that the request for a traffic signal at Pennsylvania and Dexter Drive be denied. 01/25/88 Mrs. Whiting asked if Councilmember Schmidt was informed that the request for a signal would be on the January 1988 Traffic Board agenda. Mr. Spagnolly said Councilmember Schmidt had been notified by a communication that the item would be on the January 1988 Traffic Board agenda rather than on the February 1988 agenda. It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and supported by Mr. Riddle that the request for a traffic signal at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dexter Drive be denied. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: OHIO AVE. OAK ST. The Traffic Board considered a request to install a traffic con- trol device at the intersection of Ohio Avenue and Oak Street. Mr. Floyd reported a request was received from a resident of the area to install stop or yield signs. Investigation by the staff showed one right angle accident occurred within 5 314 years. The safe approach speed is 19 mph because of a sight obstruction created by a house on the southeast corner. The Transportation Division staff recommends that yield signs be installed on Oak St. at Ohio Avenue to retain the continuity of traffic control on Oak St. intersections to the west. It was moved by Mr. Wrobel and supported by Mr. Person that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the Transporta- tion Division to install yield signs on Oak Street at Ohio Avenue. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 5. PARKING STUDY: INVERNESS AVENUE Mr. Ransom stated a petition was received from residents of the 1700 block of Inverness Avenue to allow four hour parking in the 1700 block of Inverness. The present parking restriction pro- hibits parking on both sides of the street. Inverness is in the special parking district zone which is designed to discourage all day parking by the Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac employees. A four hour parking time limit may encourage non-residents to use the City street for parking. The residents of the 1600 block have the same parking restrictions as those in the 1700 block. A questionnaire was mailed to the residents of the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Inverness for their input. The staff recommends a Two Hour parking zone from 6AM-2AM Except Saturdays and Sundays on O'1125/83 the north side of Inverness Avenue from Ionia to Ottawa Street. This is consistent with other parking regulations in the area. It was moved by Hr. Wrobel and supported by Ars. Witkinson that the Traffic 303rd concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to install Two Hour Parking from 6:00 A 'f) to 2:00 V.i except Saturdays and Sundays on the north side of Inverness Avenue from Ionia to Ottawa Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 6. PARKING STUDY: LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT Mr. Ransom stated the Transportation Division was contacted in October 1987 by f1r. Lee Mason of the Lansing School District Adult Education Center requesting parking changes arouna the building for students. Current parking regulations in the ,area permit all day parking and a number of persons who who work in the area are parking att day. There is no turn-over parking for students. In 1982 parking meters were removed from this area primarily to allow the students to park who could not afford to pay. On December 11 , 1987 the Transportation Division installed a parking time zone on Chestnut, Lenawee, Pine and Kalamazoo Streets. Mr. Mason thinks the time zones witt be appropriate. The number of narking spaces should meet the demand. The State Of Michigan Library parking Lot Witt be open to the public and the student overflow will be allowed to park in the Lot. If the time zone does meet the needs of the Adult Education Center, meters may be considered in the future. The staff recommends Two 'dour parking zones be installed on the streets in the area where appropriate. This Witt attow 120 parking staLLs for turnover parking. Mrs. whiting asked what the cost mould be to install parking meters. Mr. Ransom said the cost woutd be $250.00 per meter. i-1r. ArambuLa asked if establishing the two hour parking zone wilt expand the parking checker enforcement . Nr. Pansom stated that generally residents call for enforcement in time zones. However, the parking checkers are presently mon- itoring the area. It was moved by '11r. Riddle and .supported by i�ir. Arambula that the Traffic Board concur with the foLLowing recommendation by the Transportation Division staff : Street Side Frog, To Chestnut East 51 north of Lenawee 70" south of Kalamazoo Lenawee South 851 east of Pine 85 ' west of Chestnut 01/25/38 Lenawee South 85' east of Chestnut 45' west of Walnut Lenawee North 50' west of Chestnut 65' east of Pine Pine East 155' So. of Kalamazoo 75' north of Lenawee Pine East Lenawee Hillsdale Kalamazoo South Outler Sycamore Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 7. MARY AVENUE PARKING RESTRICTION Mr. Ransom reported on the request from residents of Mary Avenue to install parking . restrictionsi on Mary Avenue. As approved at the November 1987 Traffic 3oard meeting No Parking signs were installed on .the north side of Mary Avenue on a 90 day trial period and letters were forwarded to residents requesting their response to the parking changes. The Transportation Division received one letter and one phone call in favor of the no parking zone. The Transportation Division staff recommends that the no Parking restriction on the north side of Mary Avenue be approved,. It was moved by Mr. Wrobel and supported by Mr. Person that the No Parking At Any Time zone from Logan St. to Pleasant Grove Rd. be made permanent. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. TABLED ITEMS It was moved by Mr. Person and supported by Mr. Wrobel that Items 1, 2, and 3 be removed from the table. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 1 . STOP SIGN: HILLCREST K N. WADSWORTH Mr. Spagnolly reported the intersection of Hillcrest and Wadsworth is a "T" type. The safe approach speed is 18 mph. Two accidents occurred within a six year period,. There is a sight restriction caused by a spruce tree at the southeast corner. Traffic volume on Hiltcrest Street is 1200 vehicles per day. The staff recommends that Yield signs be installed for eastbound traffic on Hillcrest St. at Wadsworth Drive. 01 /25/88 It was moved by Mr. Arambuta and supported by Mr. Riddle that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation to install yield signs on Hillcrest Street at Wadsworth Drive. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 2. STOP SIGN: CALVIN K WADSWORTH Mr. Spagnolly reported the intersection of Calvin and Wadsworth Drive is a '•T" type intersection. The safe approach speed is 18 mph. No accidents have occurred within a 5 2/3 year period. The .staff recommends that yield signs be installed on Wadsworth Drive at Calvin Drive. It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and supported by Mr. Wrobel that the Traffic Board concur with the recommendation of the Trans- portation Division staff to install yield signs on Wadsworth Drive at Calvin Drive. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. 3. STOP SIGN: SERNARD & RICHMOND Mr. Spagnolly reported the safe approach speed at the intersec- tion of Bernard and Richmond is 13 mph. The Transportation Di- vision staff recommends that yield signs be installed on Bernard St. at Richmond Street. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mr. Arambuta that yield signs be installed on Bernard St. at Richmond Street. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Carried. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None I . CAPITOL LOOP MEETING Mr. Berridge reported that all Traffic Board members have been requested to attend a Capitol Loop public meeting on January 20, 1988 in the City ball Council Chambers. The Capitol Loop project is a joint proposal by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Lansing. It includes Cedar. Larch, Logan, Ottawa. Allegan, Grand and Michigan. The Capitol Loop will be included in the City of Lansing and State maps. Improvements include landscaping on roadways and reconstruction of Logan 0 c� iz>>ss Street. The formal presentation will be made at 7:00 pm. Mr. Berridge requested Chairperson Whiting be in attendance at the informal hearing which starts at 6:00 pm. OLD BUSINESS 9 . LEFT TURNS AT JOLLY & AURELIUS Mr. Wrobel asked if left turn arrows will be installed at Jolly and Aurelius Roads. Mr. Berridge stated the left turns should be installed .by June of 1933. 2. EXPANSION OF THE N. CAPITOL GARAGE Mr. Person inquired about the expansion of the N. Capitol Ga- rage. Mr. Berridge stated a study is being made on the expansion of the North Capitol Parking Garage along with many other sites for possible parking expansion. 3. WIDENING Of S . WASHINGTON AVENUE Mr. Arambula inquired about the widening of S. Washington Avenue south of Jolly Road. Mr. :Berridge said he will investigate the matter. NEW BUSINESS 9 . F.IRE STATION ON S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Mr. Wrobet inquired about the fire station and Location of the traffic signal on S. Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Berridge said an investigation is under study at the present time. 2. NO PARKING SIGNS ON GLENDALE AVENUE: LOWCROFT ROAD Firs. Whiting asked if the No Parking At Any Time signs on Glendale will be replaced and when will the stop signs be in- stalled on Lowcroft Road. Mr. Spagnotly said an investigation will be made relative to the signing on Glendale. The stop signs on Lowcroft are in place. Two extra signs will be installed at Bel-Aire and Mason Streets. 4. NIGHT REVENUE ENVELOPES Mrs. Whiting asked about the night revenue envelope procedure. n 01/25/88 Mr. Berridge said the night time revenue envelopes are placed on the vehicles after 6:00 PM. All day parking revenue in the parking garages is $5.00 and all day parking revenue in the S. Washington Matt is $8.40. 5. Mr. Arambula inquired about Mr. Bruce Floyd's engineering credentials and Mr. Floyd gave an oral profile on his engineer- ing experience and education. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, f David A. Berridge Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Dr. David Smith. PRESENT: Dale Granger, Richard Kibbey, Clarence Rosa, Eugene Russell , David Smith, Charles Stickney, Sr. ABSENT: Cleodore Cipicchio, Paulette Piirainen STAFF: Howard McCaffery, Raymond Severy Chuck Stickney reported that the Board Evaluation is in the process of being completed, and would be ready for the February meeting. Rick Kibbey expressed some concerns about the January 20 informational meeting regarding the Capitol Loop Concept. His feeling was that it was not a public hearing, and that there were interested persons who would like some questions answered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Director led a discussion of the proposed budget for FY 88-89. Mr. McCaffery stated that Staff is recommending an increase in cost of orange bags to 7U each, and implementation of a user fee for bulk item pick-up. After discussion, Chuck Stickney made a motion to accept the base budget as presented, and to concur with Staff's recommendations regarding the orange bag price increase and bulk pick-up user fee. Clarence Rosa supported. Motion carried. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 Absent - 2 The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 1pah JJ, Margar t H. Pollard Secretary C4I21 /1988 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF APRIL 13, 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairperson Whiting. Rolt Call Present: Board members: Arambuta, Linhart , Person, Riddle.#, Smith, Whiting, Wilkinson and WrobeL. Absent : Board members: ;none Items for Suspension of Rules It was moved "1r. Person and supported by Mr. Wrobel to consider all reports from the secretary as action items. Peas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mrs. Linhart and supported by Mr. Person that the minutes for the March 1988 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 2. PARKING REQUEST: W. GRAND RIVER AVENUE Mr. John Anas a parishioner of the North Presbyterian Church stated that the signs were removed from W. Grand River which allowed the parishioners to parking on Sunday to attend services at the church. Signs allowing parking on W. Grand River on Sundays were posted many years ago. Recently tickets were issued by the Lansing Police .Department to people who were parked on Sunday. Parking is not allowed during week days and on Saturday. Mr. Anas requested that parking be allowed on Saturdays for special events and that the signs allowing parking on Sunday be reinstalled. The church does have some off-street parking. 04/21 /1988 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQU=ST: CRESTVIEWP HUNTER AND WILDWOOD Pars. Linda Pascotto of 510 Crestview Ave. requested additional traffic control at the intersection of Crestview, Wildwood. There Hunter and is a school in the area and a park. F7rs. Pascotto expressed concern about the safety of her children. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Public Safety & Properties Committee Minutes (3/22/88). Received and placed on file. 2. Letter from Pastor Dale Swih.art of North Presbyterian Church. Received and placed on file. 3. Letter from Pis. Linda Pascotto of 510 Crestview. Received and placed on file. 4. Petition from residents for a four-way Stop at Rock Way and Boston Blvd. Received and placed on file.. 5. Letter from .Ws. Frances Bennett of 2507 Lafayette Avenue. Referred to the Secretary. 6. Petition from residents of Strathmore. Referred to the Secretary. REPORTS OF THE SECRETARY Chairperson Whiting suggested that the agenda be changed to con- sider items 2 and 4 first. 1 . PARKING REQUEST; W. GRAND RIVER AVENUE The Traffic Board considered a request to permit parking on Saturday and Sunday on the 100 block of W. Grand River Avenue. Mr. Ransom reported a letter was received from Mr. Date Swihart, pastor of the North Presbyterian Church requesting that parking be permitted in the 10C+ block of W. Grand River Avenue on Saturday and Sunday. An investigation by the Transportation Division staff revealed a no parking at any time exception on Sunday mornings for the 100 and 200 blocks of W. Grand River Avenue. quested for both sides of the 100 block Of W. Grking and River on has been re- quested Saturday. The volume of traffic is low on weekends. 2 t?4/21 /1988 The Transportation Division staff recommended the following: 1 . No Parking At Any Time Except Saturday and Sunday on the north side of West Grand River Avenue between Washington Ave. and North Grand River Avenue. 2. No Parking At Any Time Except Saturday and Sunday an the south side of West Grand River Avenue from N. Grand River Avenue to 151 feet west of Washington Avenue.. 3. No Parking At Any Time on the south side of W. Grand River Avenue from 151 feet west of Washington Avenue to Washington Avenue. It was moved by Mr. Arambuta and supported by Ms. Wilkinson that the Traffic Board concur with the Transportation Division staff recommendation_ Yeas - 8 Nays - U Carried. Mr. Berridge said the Lansing Potice Department has been previ- ously contacted so that the people may continue to park on Sunday, 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CRESTVIEWP HUNTER & WILDWOOD The Traffic Board considered a request for traffic control at the intersection of Crestview, hunter and WiLdwood Avenue. Plr. Berridge reported an investigation by the Transportation Division staff reveated that the geometries of the intersection are unusual. The area is residential. Three accidents occurred within a five year period tall right angle) involving motorists traveling southbound stricking vehicles headed in the westerly direction. The Transportation Division staff recommended that the existing yield signs be changed to stop signs on Crestview and Witdaood Avenue and that a stop sign be instalted on southbound Hunter Btvd. to assign the right-of-way. Mrs. Whiting asked if Lansing has any other intersections simi- lar to this one. Mr. Berridge said the intersection of W. Grand River and Seymour has a three-way stop sign installation. Motorists do not seem to have a problem. It was moved by Mrs. Wilkinson and supported by Mrs. Smith that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to instalt a three-way stop control at Crestview, Hunter Blvd. and Wildwood Avenue. 3 04/21 /1 983 Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 3. CHANGE IN SOUTH GaANO PARKING OPERATION ;sir. Berridge presented a proposal to change the parking in the South Grand Parking Garage to eliminate the abuses and parking Problems. The recommendation addresses proposed operational changes and their impacts and benefits. The staff recommended nine points of change in the proposal which would establish a Park anywhere operation in the South Grand Garage for a two year trial period. A rate increase to $56.00 per month will effect about 52 roof parkers who presently pay less for roof parking. Basement parkers will continue to park in the basement in re- served spaces with an increase to S66.00. The tower parking levels should fill up first . Other parkers wilt have to drive up to the other levels of the garage. Mrs. Whiting asked if the parking levels and elevators will better indentify the parking areas. '9r. Berridge said the signing in all four parking garages is being up-graded. Mr. Arambul_a asked why is the trial period for two years in lieu of one year. Mr. Berridge said if the program is successful, the trial period may be reduced to one year. It was moved by Mrs. Smith and supported by Mrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the following proposed change in the South Grand marking Operation : 1 . Establish a "park anywhere" operation in the South Grand Ga- rage for a two year trial period. 2. Establish a reserved parking area in the basement of the South Grand Garage with a monthly rate of S66.00. 3. Establish a single rate of $56. 00 for all non-reserved monthly parking in the South Grand Garage. 4. Extend the hour for closing the South Grand Garage until 9:00 Phi (possibly 10:00 PM depending on utilization) for the pur- pose of collecting parking fees accrued between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. 5. Maintain the current policy of not charging for parking after 6:00 PM. 6. Relocate the POP parking area from the South Grand Garage to the North Capitol Garage. 4 04/21 /1 988 7. Allow existing South Grand roof parker.s special priority re- location to the North Grand roof. 8. Provide funding for a one-time expense of purchasing a vehi- cle count system in the amount of $4,000. 9. Provide annual funding for (and hire) one additional part- time parking revenue collector in the amount of $6,970. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOSTON BLVD. AND ROCK WAY The Traffic Board reviewed a request to instaLt a four-way stop at the intersection of Boston Boulevard and Rock Way. Mr. Berridge stated the Transportation Division received a Petition with over forty signatures. Investigation by the Transportation Division staff revealed no accidents have occurred within the Last five years. Presently there are stop signs on Rock day. The conditions do not warrant a mutti-way stop sign. Therefore, the staff recommended that the request for four way stop signs be denied. Mrs. Linhart asked if the school buses were causing any prob- ems. ,Mr. Berridge said the buses transport nigh school students and there are no problems.. Mr. Arambuta stated the Lansing Police Department should enforce the area, and gave his concurrence to the Transportation Division recommendation. It was moved by Mrs. smith and supported by ,Mfrs. Linhart that the Traffic Board concur with the staff recommendation to deny the request for four-way stop control at 80ston Boulevard and Rock flay. Yeas - 8 Nays - 0 Carried. ACTION ITEMS There were no action items. TABLED ITEMS There were no tabled items. 5 04121 /1933 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 . STRATHMORE PARKING REQUEST Mr. Berridge reported two petitions were received to rescind the No Parking regulation and One Hour Parking regulation in the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Strathmore_ The regulations were installed when the Federal Forge Company was in operation. Since then the Federal Forge Company has closed. A trial period will be imple- mented with a future report back to the Board. 2. MUNIC.IPAL PARKING ASSOCIATION MEETING Mr. Ransom invited each Traffic Board member to the NPA meeting on May 4, 1983. "How To Handle Your Parking Resources" will be presented. Any board member planning to attend the seminar, should call the office before April 23P 1938. Information on parking enforcement will also be available. OLD BUSINESS 1 . KALAMAZOO ST. AND BUTLER BLVD. PARKING Mrs. Smith reported that cars are continuing to park up to the corner at Butler Blvd. and Kalamazoo and it is difficult to see traffic at the intersection. Mr. Berridge said Mr. Floyd has been assigned the project and will prepare a recommendation for the May 1988 Traffic Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1 . HANDICAP PARKING SIGNS AT LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mr. Person reported that handicap people cannot find their way into the assigned handicap parking area near the "Old Central Building" at the Lansing Community College, and have requested that the handicap directional sign be placed on the street. Mr. Berridge said he will investigate the signing. 2. PARKING ON CITY STREETS Mr. Person asked Mr. Berridge to investigate a car that has been parked on ;Montego Drive for several nights. Presently there is a violation on the car. Mr. Berridge will contact the Lansing Police Department. 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS ON PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE SPEED BUMPS Mr. Wrobel asked if there was a regulation on placing portable speed bumps on streets under the jurisdiction of the Michigan 6 04/21 /1988 Department of Transportation. Could portable speed bumps be placed on streets during the .spring and summer seasons. Mr. Berridge said speed bumps might be permitted' but there would be problems. Speeding is always worse during the spring. Speeding problems ,could be discussed with the new Lansing Police Department administration to increase enforcement. Mrs. Wilkinson stated the average driver does drive at a safe speedo and suggested the speed limit be raised on Pleasant Grove Road. Mr. Berridge agreed that the speed Limits could be raised on various in the Lansing area, but this has to be approved by City Council. 4. TRAFFIC COUNTS ON AURELIUS ROAD Mr. Arambula asked what was the purpose of the traffic counters on Aurelius Road. Mr. Berridge said this is a part of the scheduled work program. Traffic counts are made on a bi-annual basis. The traffic counts will be used for traffic surveys when needed. The count program is made for six to eight weeks every spring and from four to six weeks every fail. 5. TRAFFIC SIG`JAL INSTALLATIONS Mr. Arambula asked when the traffic signal at Jolly and Aurelius Rd. be operational. ,Mr. Berridge said this intersection is 50% completed. The staff is in the process of installing other new traffic signals but this work will be ,completed this summer. MiLler and Haag is op- erating stop and go effective Monday, April 11 , 1988. Staff is working on the traffic signal for Grand and Ionia; the traffic signal should be installed on Cedar and Northrup by this summer: Pennsylvania and Keystone by fall: and at Logan and Holmes the signal heads will be re-hung with Lighter polycarbonate heads . b. CAPITOL LOOP PROJECT (fir. Wrobel asked if there has been any progress with the Capitol Loop project. Mr. Berridge said he has no information. 7. RESIGNATION FROM THE TRAFFIC BOARD Mrs. Whiting reported she will not be attending the MPA seminar. Mrs. Whiting is resigning from the Traffic Board and will tender her resignation by May 15, 1988. firs. Whiting stater) she en- joyed working with the Traffic Board and the Transportation Di- vision staff. 7 04/21 /1988 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES There were no items for suspension of the rules. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON—AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further information the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm. Respectfully submitted. LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 8 MINUTES LANSING SENIOR CENTER MEETING OF MARCH 15, 1988 CALL TO ORDER WAS MADE BY ROBERT MURRAY . •ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT; ROBERT MURRAY, WILBUR MYERS, THOMELIA ROPER, JOSEPHINE TINSLEY AND AGNES ZIEGLER, STAFF PRESENT; TINA GALLANTE SILENT PRAYER OFFERED BY ROBERT MURRAY, MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY, 1988, MEETING WERE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED, OLD BUSINESS MR, MYERS QUESTIONED THE INVENTORY OF THE LANSING SENIOR CENTER BUILDING, FURTHER DISCUSSION AROSE ABOUT THE LANSING SENIOR CENTER, THE BOARD REQUESTED OF MS, JUDGE TO SUBMIT AN INVENTORY LIST OF THE BUILDING AT THE APRIL MEETING, NEW BUSINESS CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - NONE TO REPORT, SUPERVISOR'S REPORT NONE TO REPORT, OTHER BUSINESS SENIOR POWER, IS APRIL 27, 1988, THE BOARD ASKS IF MS, JUDGE WOULD KEEP A FEW EXTRA TICKETS IF POSSIBLE FOR THE BOARD MEMBERS, ADJOURNMENT MINUTES LA,NSIIAG CITY CLERK LANSING SENIOR CENTER DEB 91 37 �H '$ MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1988 CALL TO ORDER WAS MADE BY ROBERT ANGELL, ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT; ROBERT ANGELL, VERSEL CASE, WILBUR MYERS, THOMELIA ROPER, JOSEPHINE TINSLEY AND AGNES ZIEGLER, STAFF PRESENT; BARBARA JUDGE AND TINA GALLANTE SILENT PRAYER OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN, ROBERT ANGELL, MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER, 1987, MEETING WERE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED, SPEAKER' CARLTON NOGLE -- CRISIS SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY (TCOA) MR, CARLTON NOGLE SPOKE ON THE NEW PROGRAM, CRISIS SERVICE FOR THE ELDERLY, ADMINISTERED THROUGH TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING, HE STATED THAT THE SERVICE IS FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND IS ONE OF 17 GRANTS THAT WILL BE GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE NATION, THE SERVICE, SCHEDULED TO BEGIN JANUARY 25, 1988, IS LOCATED AT THE TRI-COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING, LANSING SENIOR CENTER, IT CONTAINS A STAFF OF lz PERSONS; MR, NOGLE, THE MANAGER, AND ONE OTHER PERSON, IN ADDITION TO THE STAFF SLOTS, THERE ARE VOLUNTEERS, SOME OF WHOM ARE DONATED FORM LOCAL AGENCIES, THESE VOLUNTEERS ARE ALL TRAINED AND MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA TO HANDLE THE CASES OF THE SERVICE, THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO RECEIVE CALLS FROM THE GREATER LANSING AREA, THE VOLUNTEERS SCREEN CALLS OVER THE PHONE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF CERTAIN SERVICES, THE SERVICE IS RESPONSIBLE TO HELP THOSE IN NON-MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND SITUATIONS THAT NEED IMMEDIATE RESPONSE, THEY DO NOT HANDLE SITUATIONS WHERE SERVICES AND AGENCIES ARE ALREADY SET UP TO HANDLE, I ,E POLICE DEPARTMENT, AMBULANCE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICE, THE VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PERFORM HANDS-ON CARE, THE SERVICE IS MAINLY TO REFER PERSONS IN CRISIS TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY, DEPENDING ON THAT NEED, MR, NOGLE ACTS AS A COORDINATOR, REFERRING INDIVIDUALS TO AGENCIES THAT ALREADY EXIST, OLD BUSINESS MR, MYERS ASKED IF THE CENTER HAD BEEN AWARDED THE GRANT FOR A NEW AIDE FOR THE CENTER, MS, .JUDGE REPORTED THAT THE GRANT PROSPECTS STILL LOOK EXCELLENT, HOWEVER, NO APPROVAL AS YET, FURTHER DISCUSSION AROSE ABOUT CITY CUTS AND PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, NEW BUSINESS CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - NONE TO REPORT, -2- SUPERVISOR S REPORT - THE CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 16, 1987, WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, APPROXIMATELY 100 PERSONS ATTENDED, 11S, JUDGE REPORTED THAT SPRING CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. THE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT THE CENTER IS AGAIN UNDER WAY, MS, JUDGE STATED THAT IF THE BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THEIR TAXES TO CALL TCOA FOR ASSISTANCE, MS, JUDGE ATTACHED A DETAILED LIST OF SERVICES WHICH THE LANSING SENIOR CENTER, CITY OF LANSING, MUST COMPLY WITH TO RECEIVE THE TCOA GRANT, AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PROGRAMS AND GRANT COORDINATOR OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MR, MYERS QUESTIONED THE PRESENT SENIOR CENTER GRANT AMOUNT, . HE FELT THAT THE AMOUNT HAS INCREASED OVER THE YEARS, MS, JUDGE SAID SHE WOULD OBTAIN A FINANCIAL HISTORY OF THE GRANT, OTHER BUSINESS NONE ADJOURNAMENT 2:20 PM BJ;TG BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cleo Cipicchio. PRESENT: Cleo Cipicchio, Dale Granger, June Knostman, Eugene Russell, Charles Stickney, Sr. ABSENT: Rick Kibbey, Clarence Rosa, David Smith STAFF: Howard McCaffery Chairperson Cipicchio requested a motion for approval of the minutes of September 7, 1988. Dale Granger so moved. Chuck Stickney supported. Minutes approved. Chairperson Cipicchio made reassignment of officers as follows: Engineering Division — Eugene Russell Wastewater Treatment Division — Dale Granger Refuse Division — David Smith Transportation Division — Chuck Stickney Operations & Maintenance Div. — June Knostman A short discussion was held regarding guidelines for attendance by board members. Also, discussion was held regarding cancelling meetings during the summer months. Dale Granger and June Knostman spoke in opposition of cancelling summer meetings. REPORT OF OFFICERS Howard McCaffery gave the Engineering Report. He reported that construction jobs are starting to close down. In reference to minutes of the last meeting, Mr. McCaffery had estimated completion of Cambridge Road work by the end of October. He stated that in actuality, he was one day late. The work was completed November 1. Dale granger noted that the work on Delta River was a beautiful job, but one week later a cut had been made in it. Mr. McCaffery confirmed that there was a water main break, and the cut could not be avoided. BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1988 Pagb. 2 Eugene Russell stated that going north on Grand, the traffic light was red on Grand and also at the angle street, River St. He said this has happened several times. Mr. McCaffery said he would check into it. Howard reported that three major projects still have not been completed for the winter, but that Mr. Randolph expects that by the. end of next week they will have base, and maybe leveling course, depending upon the weather. These projects are Pennsylvania Ave. north of Michigan, Baker St. , and Aurelius—Miller Rds. Michigan Department of Transportation has notified us that one of three grants we submitted for funding under MDOT's Economic Development has been approved. We will receive approximately $275,000 for total construction of Pere Marquette. We will be submitting others next year. Chuck Stickney inquired whether the Grand Trunk viaduct on Pennsylvania by Potter's Park has been weakened structurally by the number of incidents of trucks running into it. Mr. McCaffery said that there was no damage to the structure. Howard reported for the Transportation Division. He stated that the North Grand Ramp expansion is going according to schedule, and is approximately 60% complete. The renovation of South Capitol ramp will be closing down by the end of November and work suspended until spring. The Parking Study is still being drafted. A final report is due 11-15-88. June Knostman asked if the Washington Ave. mall streets would be opened during Christmas. Howard said that the Downtown Merchants' Association has agreed to postpone until next spring. Mr. McCaffery related that a work plan for environmental clean—up of Diamond Reo, Paulsen Park, and Crego Park has been submitted. Total. funds needed for the first twelve months is approximately 3 million dollars. The City Attorney is still pursuing a lawsuit against the trustees of Diamond Reo. A negotiation meeting with the trustees was held this afternoon, but have not heard any results. There are assets of 7 million dollars. The director gave the report on Wastewater Treatment Division. He reported that the City of Lansing has received citations by the Environmental Protection Agency. The complaint identified several regulations that the EPA states the City was in non—compliance with. The three areas were: poor recordkeeping, repairing of a leaky transformer, and lack of proper notification to the Fire Department of transformers containing PCB. The recommended fine is $22,000. The City of Lansing has appealed and will request a formal hearing. BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES November 2, 1988 Page 3 Howard gave the report on orange bag sales. Revenues for October were down 4% from $1.27,380 (FY 88) to $122,220 (FY 89) . Revenues for the first four months of this fiscal year were up +$10,204.74 (2.33%) . Bag sales for October were down 25.7% (174,600) compared to 235,000 a year ago. This quarter, bag sales are down 18.87% (746,000) compared to FY 88 (920,000) . Howard stated that with the drop in orange bag sales, he is recommending a new route plan which would require eight routes, rather than the nine presently in operation. He would like to see this implemented by Jan. I. There was a discussion of the bulk pick—up program. Mr. McCaffery stated that there has been no noticeable increase in trash being dumped at dead ends, river paths, etc. , nor has there been an increase in junk in back yards. Howard distributed a report by John McComb of the Budget Division, in which McComb did an evaluation on the first quarter of the bulk program. There was discussion of the report. June Knostman questioned whether this is the time to consider recycling. Mr. McCaffery indicated he is presently meeting with the Recylers organization to see in what direction they are heading and how the City may assist them. Howard remarked further that he did not see the City getting into recycling as a sole provider. He also is meeting with Granger tomorrow to see which direction they plan to take with their composting and recycling. Dale Granger commented that the City of Jackson uses incinerators, and felt a trip by the board to observe their operation might be beneficial. Howard said he would make the necessary contacts. There was some discussion of the plans for the upcoming Christmas dinner. June Knostman will be making arrangements and everyone will be notified. Dale Granger noted that it would be more cost efficient to have the City Council proceedings brought to the meetings for distribution, rather than being mailed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret H. Pollard, Secretary mhp Lj S� BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. ,�� Lansing, Michigan 48933 4 (517) 372-9400 �CW,Gp Official_ Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing November 22, 1988 The meeting was cal.l.ed to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Osborn, Crawford, Owen, Kel_l_ogg, McConnell , Walker and Johnson. Commissioners absent: SantaAna. Also present were Deputy Chief John Baylis, Communications Center Director Charles Bauer, Officer John Richard, and Jason and Paul_ Crawford. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS Officer Richard stated the only thing he had was to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to the Board, the Chiefs and the Director of the 911 Center, after which those present thanked him. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the fol_l_owing individuals: Barry Christy and Sharon L. Kl-ine (2) , Humane Society; Bruce L. Benson, Director, M.S.U.D.P.S. (2) ; Rebecca E. Hudson; R. Thomas Derengoski, Principal_, St. Therese School. Accepted and placed on file. COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT Notification was received of the dismissal. of a civil. suit filed by John Jel.ks. In answer to a question, Mr. McComb stated that he estimated that somewhere between 80% "Equal Opportunity Employer" Page 3 Supported by Commissioner Owen. After considerable discussion on this matter, a vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to go into the. Awards Ceremony. Respectfully submitted, Ma�tBlack Secretary' of the Board AWARDS CEREMONY Opening remarks were made by Sergeant Ronald Middaugh, the Invocation by Police Chap- lain Clyde Carnegie and remarks were made by Mayor McKane. Chairman Osborn introduced the members of the Police Board, after which Chief Reifsnyder and Commissioner Willard Walker presented the following awards: Medal of Honor (posthumously) - Parks Officer Julie Engelhardt; Meritorious Service Award - Officer Edward Forrest; Letters of Com- mendation - Officer Bruce Holliday, Sergeant Samuel. Bennett and Communications Center Director Charles Bauer; Citizen Involvement Awards - Patrick Klein, Timothy Miller, Gerry Vanderbel.de, Ward Mel.drum, Jean Elder, Joseph Clevenger, James Mills, Roy Schnepp, Jack Purvis Sr. , Jack Purvis Jr. and Resa Hoyl.and. Mayor McKane presented Letters of Recognition to each recipient. Closing remarks were made by Sergeant Mid- daugh and the Benediction given by Police Chaplain Carnegie. Citizen Involvement Awards will be mailed to Scott Johnson and Margaret McPhee-Cowley who were unable to attend the ceremony. BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 (The board met at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 6:30 P.M. Jimmy Spangler, WWTP Superintendent, showed a slide presentation of the construction programs, and he and Charles Leland, Asst. Supt.., conducted a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities. ) The meeting was called to order at 8: 25 P.M. by Cleo Cipicchio, Chairperson. PRESENT: Cleo Cippichio, Dale Granger, Rick Kibbey, June Knostman, Charles Stickney ABSENT: Clarence Rosa, Eugene Russell, David Smith STAFF: Howard McCaffery, Ray Severy Cleo Cipicchio entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the July 6 meeting. Dale Granger so moved, and June Knostman supported. Minutes approved. REPORT OF OFFICERS Howard McCaffery distributed copies of a project status report on engineering contracts. He reported that Mr. Randolph feels the projects are going well. Mr. Randolph plans to present a formal report on the contaminated sites at the October meeting. Mr. McCaffery reported that the Paulsen site is in final stages of testing. A preliminary plan has been worked up, and will be submitted to DNR for their review and comments. SEG has submitted a preliminary draft of the testing program for Diamond Reo. Also, SEG has prepared preliminary work programs for Crego Park. Al Knot, City Attorney, is pursuing a lawsuit against Diamond Reo Corp, and a hearing is scheduled for October 16, 1988 in Federal Court. The Wastewater Treatment Plant report was given by Ray Severy. Ray noted that the south side of the plant is essentially finished (98-99% complete) . The north side is over 75% complete. The computer equipment contract has not been awarded yet, installation is probably one year away. Howard reported that the orange bag sales for July were down 27%, and August sales were down 16.8%. Sales for the fiscal year are down 22% as compared to a year ago. This may be attributed to the drop in grass clippings. Orange bag revenues to date are up 2.4% over last year. Mr. Stickney observed that a drop in orange bag sales should show a correlating drop in landfill fees. Mr. McCaffery agreed, but does not have figures to substantiate at this time. BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 Page 2 Mr. McCaffery reported that bulk sticker implementation is starting to increase, with current sales in the area of 150-200 per week. Human Resources are distributing approximately 50 per month to low income families. Discussion was' held regarding the procedure being used to detect violations. Howard stated that he has made a proposal to the mayor and to council to look at biodegradable bags for leaf pick—up. Petoskey Plastics is in early stages of developing biodegradable bags and wants the City to participate in a pilot program. As yet, a site for these bags to be used for composting ha-s- not been determined. Some discussion was held regarding recycling and alternate leaf disposal. Mr. McCaffery indicated that the studies his department has done have concluded that the system currently in use has proved to be the cheapest method of leaf collection. Mr. McCaffery reported that the Transportation Div. has three major items at this time. The expansion of the North Grand parking ramp, Phase II has begun. Major maintenance contract for the S. Capitol Ramp has been awarded and work is expected to start Friday. The committee on Public Safety & Properties has made a recommendation to Council to open the South Washington Avenue mall, effective November 1. Charles Stickney questioned the parking ramp fee collection over the Labor Day weekend, stating the ramp workers had no badges or identification. Mr. McCaffery will check with Mr. Berridge. Dale Granger remarked that the work on the west side of Seymour caused considerable inconvenience. Mr. McCaffery said that there had been a miscommunication between the project engineer and the construction company. Once it was cleared up, the work was finished very quickly. June Knostman inquired when the work would begin on Cambridge Road. Howard stated that Cambridge is part of Local Street Repair #5, and that the books are being processed at the present time. The contract should be executed by Friday, and the work completed by the end of October. Cleo Cipicchio stated that he would make appointment to the committees at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret H. Pollard Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES JULY 6, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M by Dr. David Smith, Chairperson. PRESENT: Cleo Cipicchio, Dale Granger, Clarence Rosa, Eugene Russell, David Smith ABSENT: Rick Kibbey, Charles Stickney STAFF: Howard McCaffery, Ray Severy Dave Smith requested a motion for approval of the meeting of April 6. Gene Russell so moved. Dale Granger seconded. Minutes approved. REPORT OF OFFICERS Dale Granger reported that orange bag sales are up 1. 19% over the same period last year. Sales for May and June were down dramatically. probably because of no grass clippings due to dry weather, and also, some people may have bought bags before the increase in price and are riding on their supply on hand. The total bag sales since the increase are up 2%. Eugene Russell reported that thirteen engineering projects have been let and that they are 58% completed. Cleo Cipicchio stated that bulk sticker usage went into effect on July 5th. He reported that Lenora Jadun, Assistant Supt. of the 0&M Division has resigned. Mr. Clegg is concerned about the shortage of persons in the garage, where they are short four persons. Some of the repairs which were backlogged have been sent outside. This has helped to reduce a backlog of 66 items to 27. A backlog in preventive maintenance would result in problems for the winter months. Ray Severy reported on the EPA projects. He said that all sewer work is completed. He stated that at the Wastewater Treatment plant the new expansion is 98% complete. Sixty percent of flow is going to the new plant. Renovations of the north section of the plant are 70-75% complete. Staff has moved into the new administration building. Completion date of the north part is still one year away. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Howard McCaffery reported that the Parking Division recently took bids for a two level expansion of the N. Grand . garage. Vector Construction was low bidder. The work is scheduled to start July 19. Mr. McCaffery reported that the bulk sticker has been implemented with a $6.00 fee. He believes usage will be light for the next two or three weeks, but should increase after that. Twenty-five stores are handling the stickers currently. The zoning and compliance officers will start noting violations next week. Howard discussed the environmental situation. There is no available monies for the clean-up of Diamond Reo, Crego Park, or Paulsen. He is recommending that. the mayor propose to Council that an environmental bond issue be put on the August 2nd primary election ballot. NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers : Chairperson David Smith opened the floor for nominations. Eugene Russell placed in nomination Cleo Cipicchio for Chairperson, Clarence Rosa as Vice Chairperson, and Margaret Pollard as Secretary. Dale Granger moved that nominations be closed and the slate be elected unanimously. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 Absent - 2 The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, A eat.-c-, Margaret H. Pollard Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Cleo Cipicchio, Vice Chair. PRESENT: Cleo Cipicchio, Dale Granger, Richard Kibbey, Paulette Piirainen, Clarence Rosa, Eugene Russell , Charles Stickney, Sr. ABSENT: Dr. David Smith STAFF: Howard McCaffery, Raymond Severy GUESTS: Kunwar Rajendra, City Transportation Administrator William Hartwig, Elaine Burgess, MOOT Dale Granger moved to approve the minutes of January 6. Clarence Rosa seconded. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Kunwar Rajendra gave a presentation regarding the Capitol Loop Concept. He explained that the project began with the idea of assisting the tourist coming into downtown to enter and leave in a convenient way, without confusion. Mr. Rajendra showed maps of the areas affected, and a sample of the signs that will be used to indicate the Capitol Loop route. Mr. Rajendra, Mr. Hartwig and Ms. Burgess answered questions regarding concerns the board members had. Mr. Stickney questioned the alignment of Logan Street. After much discussion, Dale Granger moved that the proposed Capitol Loop Project consisting of the following three concepts be approved: 1 . the concept of development of the Capitol Loop in downtown Lansing consisting of portions of Logan, Allegan, Grand, Ottawa, Michigan, Cedar, and. Larch Streets as presented by staff; and 2. the proposed improvements on Logan Street between I-496 and Ionia Street as part of the Capitol Loop project, including the eastward shift of the alignment of Logan Street that was approved by the Federal and State Departments of Transportation in the Final Environmental Impact Statement; 3. that the portion of city streets proposed to be on the Capitol Loop be approved for transfer to the Michigan Department of Transportation for inclusion in the State Tronkline system with appropriate provisions that will not inhibit maintenance of existing and encouragement of future development in downtown Lansing. Eugene Russell seconded the motion. Chuck Stickney stated his objection BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES - FEBRUARY 3, 1988 Page 2 to #2, the shift eastward. Ayes - 6 Nays - 1 (Stickney dissenting) Absent - 1 REPORT OF OFFICERS Howard McCaffery reported that the orange bag sales for January were up 10% compared to a year ago. He related that the Mayor is favorable towards the price increase in orange bags and also the bulk user fee and may recommend both items be implemented as early as April 1 . Howard reported that the City Engineer is working with Planning Div. and Finance Dept. in compiling a report regarding funding for corrective action at the three contaminated sites. A copy of the report will be provided board members when it is released. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Stickey commended Mrs. Iris Graham of the Public Service Department for doing an excellent job of typing the revisions from the rough draft of the board evaluation into its completed form. After discussion, three minor changes were suggested. Paulette made a motion to accept the evaluation with the revision; Rick Kibbey seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ayes - 7 Nays - 0 Absent - 1 The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M. Respectfully submitted, v� a� 71 6,J-- Marga7et H. Pollard Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MINUTES APRIL 6, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Cleo Cipicchio, Vice Chair. PRESENT: Cleo Cipicchio, Dale Granger, Richard Kibbey, Paulette Piirainen, Clarence Rosa, Eugene Russell, Charles Stickney, Sr. ABSENT: Dr. David Smith STAFF: Howard McCaffery, Raymond Severy, Dennis Randolph Clarence Rosa moved to approve the minutes of February 3, 1988 meeting. Eugene Russell seconded. Adopted unanimously. REPORT OF OFFICERS: Paulette reported that the expanded WWTP is scheduled to be operational May 1, 1988. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Council has approved an increase to 70 cents from 60 cents in the price of refuse bags. The higher priced bags will be in the stores the week of April 18th. Howard discussed the proposed program for charging of bulk pickup. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT : Dennis Randolph updated the board on the status of the street improvement projects. Progress is good and bids are coming in at, or below the engineers' estimates. NEW BUSINESS : Howard discussed the proposal to increase the wastewater sewerage rates by 10%, effective July 1, 1988. Chuck Stickney moved, Dale Granger supported that the staff recommenda- tion be approved. The motion was adopted unanimously. Clarence Rosa suggested that the department prepare documentation regarding increases in efficiency at the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. 4ectfully submitted, 0. Severy Asst. Director OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING October 13, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Loren Nichols, Tom Eifert, Bob Burns, Lynn Gunthorpe, Steve Reck INSPECTOR PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Eifert, seconded by Mr. Nichols to approve the minutes of September 8, 1988. Motion Carried OLD BUSINESS: There was discussion about the selection of a new assistant plumbing inspector. Mr. Nichols made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eifert, to re-affirm the Plumbing Boards support for the appointment of Frank Eriosius to the vacant position. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Plum-Frog Code changes. The following recommendation was made: 1. Add definition for circuit vent as defined in the 1985 Code, Section 104b. The Board will conclude reviewing the Code at the next meeting beginning with Chapter 9. Motion by Mr. Reck, seconded by Mr. Nichols to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, /Joseph Delaney Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the NOV2y 3 44 PM PLUMBING BOARD MEETING November 10, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Reck, Loren Nichols, Tom Eifert, John Brady, Lynn Gunthorpe MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Burns INSPECTOR PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Eifert to approve the minutes of October 13, 1988. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: The Board continued their review of the Uniform P umbing Code, 1988 edition revisions. The Board Members expressed their disappointment in the selection of the Assistant Plumbing Inspector who has since submitted his resignation after two weeks on the job. NEW BUSINESS: It was moved by Mr. Reck, seconded by Mr. Eifert to accept the application of Vern VanBuren to take the Drain Layer's exam. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Eifert to accept the application of Jim Brayton to take the Drain Layer's exam. Motion carried. Exam Results: James Brayton - 90% Vern VanBuren - 77% A motion by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Gunthorpe to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, os e1aney Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING December 1 , 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Reck, Loren Nichols, Tom Eifert, John Brady and Bob Burns MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynn Gunthorpe INSPECTOR PRESENT: Joseph Delaney and James W. Kzeski , Building Safety Director The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Eifert, seconded by Mr. Nichols to approve the minutes of November 10, 1988. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Kzeski explained the recent Plumbing Code changes to include Chapter 1422, Sections 1422.01, 1422.01(a) , 1422.04, 1422.06, 1422.09, 1422.14, 1422.16(2) , 1422.16(3) , 1422.16(b) , Section 323, 1002(e) , 1104(a) and Tables 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 9-5, 9-8. Also, fee changes for safety inspections. Motion by Mr. Burns to accept 1988 Code and fee changes, seconded by Mr. Nichols. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Nichols made a motion, seconded by Mr. Burns, that the Plumbing Board support Frank Eriosius for the appointment to the vacant Plumbing position. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Reck, seconded by Mr. Burns to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '��/Jo�seph Delaney Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDIGNS of the W. aC PLUMBING BOARD MEETING U 'Q w September 8, 1988 U c� MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert, Bob Burns, Lynn Gunthorpe, Steve Rec x c M€ABERS ABSENT: Loren Nichols INSPECTOR PRESENT: Joe Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Eifert, seconded by Mr. Burns to approve the minutes of the May board meeting. Motion carried. Election of Officers: Chairman - John Brady Vice-Chairman - Tom Eifert Chairman Brady, on behalf of the Board, congratulated Mr. Delaney on his appointment as the Chief Plumbing Inspector. OLD BUSINESS: Inspector Delaney gave an update on Consumer' s Power. A meeting was held with Consumer's Power Officials after it was discovered that $35.00 was collected for a permit from a customer but no permit was ever obtained. Consumer' s was reminded that permits are required in Lansing and they will be expected to comply. Discussion was held about Consumer's Power getting into the furnace maintenance business and the use of new plastic pipe for under ground gas service. Motion by Mr. Gunthorpe, seconded by Mr. Burns to stand-by the Uniform Plumbing Code requirement that plastic pipe be used for all underground gas pipe under the jurisdiction of the Plumbing Code. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: The Board discussed the use of more than one slip joint on the outlet side of a trap and dielectric unions on water heaters. Motion by Mr. Gunthorp, seconded by Mr. Eifert supporting the current interpretation of the Code (Section 1310(D)) requiring the use of Plumbing Board Meeting Minutes September 8, 1988 Page 2 dielectric unions between the water piping and water heater. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Gunthorpe, seconded by Mr. Eifert supporting the current interpretation of the Code (Section 703(B) ) requiring no more than one approved slip joint fitting on the outlet side of a trap. Motion carried. Chairman Brady announced that the October Board Meeting will be devoted to the review of the new code changes. Chairman Brady also informed the Board that the Plumbing Inspectors meeting will be held October 6, 7, 3, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant. Inspector Delaney reported that there were 61 more permits applied for in August 1988, compared to August of 1987. The Board expressed their hope for the selection of a new Plumbing Inspector as soon as possible to pick-up the backlog of permits. Motion by Mr. Gunthorpe, seconded by Mr. Burns recommending the selection of Frank Eirosius to the Plumbing Inspector's position. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Gunthorpe, seconded by Mr. Eifert to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney W = Secretary J .Q G� y. e-1 r_ Ln U CO t� z z 2 Q 0_ 'J CO OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING May 12, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert, Lynn Gunthorpe, Loren Nichols , Steve Reck, Bob Burns INSPECTOR PRESENT: Robert VanNess and Joe Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Nichols , seconded by Mr. Burns to approve the minutes from April 7, 1988, as corrected. The correction is to change the word Section 12 to Chapter 12 in the second sentence under "Old Business'�— Vote: Unanimous - motion carried OLD BUSINESS: Inspector VanNess reported that the new permit fee schedule went into effect May 9, 1988. Inspector VanNess reported on the results of a recent meeting between the Building Safety Division Plumbing and Heating Inspectors and a representative from Consumers Power Company. Consumers Power will no longer use flex connectors when relocating gas meters outside the home. Protective sleeves will be installed around existing flex piping installed prior to the recent agreement. The Building Safety Division agreed to waive the permit requirement for moving gas meters outside the house. NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed a copper fitting sample intended for use witF plastic pipe - no action taken. Inspector VanNess anounced he would be retiring in July. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols , seconded by Mr. Reck commending Inspector VanNess for his dedication to the City of Lansing and the Plumbing profession, and especially to the many noteworthy improvements instituted under his direction to the Building Safety Division's Plumbing Inspection Program. Vote: Unanimous - motion carried A motion was made by Mr. Gunthorpe, seconded by Mr. Eifert supporting Inspector VanNess ' recommendation that Inspector Joe Delaney, who has done an outstanding job since his appointment, be appointed to the Chief Plumbing Inspectors position. Furthermore, the Plumbing Board strongly supports the filling of the Plumbing Inspector's position as soon as possible. Vote: Unanimous - motion carried Plumbing Board Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 2 Drain Layers Exam: Don Swaynie passed with a score of 84%. Mitchell Siryer passed with a score of 76%. John Pung - Exam not given due to lack of sufficient documentation of his practical work experience. Motion by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Burns to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Robert VanNess Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING April 7, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert, Lynn Gunthorpe, Loren Nichols , Steve Reck EXCUSED MEMBERS: Bob Burns INSPECTOR PRESENT: Robert VanNess The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Loren Nichols , seconded by Tom Eifert to approve the minutes of February 18, and March 10, 1988. Vote: Unanimous - motion carried OLD BUSINESS: Inspector VanNess informed the Board that a meeting between a Consumer's Power Representative and the City of Lansing's Plumbing and Heating Chief Inspector's is planned in the near future. Consumer's Power will be advised of their responsibility to comply with applicable sections in Section 12 of the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. In the past Consumer's has not obtained required permits or complied with the installation standard specified in Chapter 12. The violations primarily involve the unapproved use of flex connectors and unions in relocating gas meters outside the home. The Board expressed full support of the Plumbing Inspector's efforts to assure that Consumer's Power fully complies with the Plumbing Code requirements. Inspector VanNess reported that the City Council has not passed the new permit fee schedule. The new fee schedule will take effect 30 days after the date Council approves the schedule. Inspector VanNess reported that a total of 416 permits have been issued to date, compared to 425 permits this time last year (1987) . NEW BUSINESS: None Motion by Lynn Gunthorpe, second by Tom Eifert to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert VanNess Secretary Rt( OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS 2 Sg PH .� �y of the PLUBMING BOARD MEETING March 10, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert, Lynn Gunthorpe, Lorne Nichols MEMBERS EXCUSED: Stephen Reck and Bob Burns INSPECTOR PRESENT: Robert VanNess The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Brady at 7:30 p.m. HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS: Gorham Smith, Jr. , Journeyman Plumber, License #8215681, was called in to discuss the problem that Inspector VanNess has had with him not working under a Master Plumber or obtaining permits. The Board recommended that the Chief Plumbing Inspector of the City of Lansing register a complaint with the State of Michigan Plumbing Board for license review as soon as possible. OLD BUSINESS: Inspector VanNess reported to the Board that permits at this time last year were about the same as this year, and the City Council has not pased the Plumbing Fee increase as of this date. NEW BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board meeting of April 14, 1988, be cE—a—n—g—eJ--to-7Vpril 7, 1988. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Sincerely, Robert VanNess Secretary LANSING CITY CLERK OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MAR 13 2 s9 PM '00 of the by._ PLUMBING BOARD MEETING February 18, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorne Nichols, Tom Eifert, Stephen Reck, John Brady, Bob Burns, Lynn Gunthorp INSPECTOR PRESENT: Robert VanNess The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Burns to approve the January 14, 1988, Board minutes. Vote: Unanimous - motion carried OLD BUSINESS: Inspector VanNess reported that the Plumbing Permit Fees wi to e effect April 1 , 1988. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Brady referenced a newspaper article that in icate t e One and Two Family Rental Housing Inspection Program has been put on hold as a result of the recent City budget cuts. The Board expressed concern about those landlords who did not volun- teer to have their properties inspected initially. They will slip by without having to up-grade their rental units . Those who volun- teered for inspections have been inspected and correction notices sent. Inspector VanNess reported that 118 Plumbing Permits were taken out as a result of the rental inspection program. Inspector VanNess also pointed out that additional violations have been discovered by the Inspectors during their follow-up final inspections of the corrections. These violations were not identified during the intial rental housing inspection. The Board recommends that the initial inspection of rental properties be made by Certified Inspector's to help assure that all violations are identified during the first inspection. A motion by Mr. Eifert, seconded by Mr. Gunthorpe to approve the recommendation. Vote: Unanimous - motion carried Inspector VanNess reported that a total of 209 Plumbing Permits have been issued so far in 1988. Plumbing Board Minutes February 18, 1988 Page 2 ro n the nubmer of permits for Mr. Gunthorpe predicts an increase this year according to his pections J The April Board Meeting he e as Plumbbngn changed t April 7 ,Inspectors meeting in 1988, ue to the conflict with t Creek (April 13-14-15, 1988) . Motion by Mr. Nichols , seconded by Mr. Burns to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Sincerelyav � ;1 aw Robert VanNess Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING January 14, 1988 MEMBERS. PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert, Loren Nichols , Steve Rec , Bob Burns MEMBERS EXCUSED: Lynn Gunthorpe INSPECTOR PRESENT: Robert VanNess The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Eifert to approve the minutes of January 14, 1988. OLD BUSINESS: A lengthy discussion was held concerning the need to raise permit fees to cover the operation costs of the Plumbing Division. The Department's goal is to collect approximately 80% of the Division expenses through permit fees. Inspector VanNess reported that approximately 200 plumbing jobs were discovered in 1987 that were completed without a plumbing permit. Permits were secured for these jobs and final inspections made as a result of the diligent follow-up by the Plumbing Division. The Board expressed their concern over how many other non-permitted jobs were never discovered and no inspection made to assure a safe installation and compliance with the Plumbing Code. A motion by Mr. Nichols , seconded by Mr. Reck to support the Chief Plumbing Inspector' s recommendation to increase permit fees by 30-40% with the understanding that a safety investigation fee be included to off-set the costs involved in tracking down violator' s who perform plumbing work without permits. Vote: Unanimous - motion carried The Board requested Inspector VanNess to investigate the possibility of developing a Backflow Preventer Testing Program as an additional source of revenues for the Division. r I UIIIU My Dua ru I•ICC 1. Illy Minutes January 14, 1988 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS: Inspector VanNess reported that 21 permits have been issued so far this year. Chairman Brady distributed copies of the Plumbing Board' s Annual Report to the Mayor and City Council . The Board Members expressed their thanks to the Plumbing Inspector's and the City for the nice Christmas Dinner at the Frontier. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Eifert at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert VanNess Secretary Lq� BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. r i Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)372-9400 � x�z,utrr �`'u��Q► Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing November 22, 1988 The meeting was called to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Osborn, Crawford, Owen, Kellogg, McConnell , Walker and Johnson. Commissioners absent: SantaAna. Also present were Deputy Chief John Baylis, Communications Center Director Charles Bauer, Officer John Richard, and Jason and Paul Crawford. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS Officer Richard stated the only thing he had was to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to the Board, the Chiefs and the Director of the 911 Center, after which those present thanked him. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the following individuals: Barry Christy and Sharon L. Kline (2) , Humane Society; Bruce L. Benson, Director, M.S.U.D.P.S. (2) ; Rebecca E. Hudson; R. Thomas Derengoski, Principal-, St. Therese School. Accepted and placed on file. COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT Notification was received of the dismissal of a civil_ suit filed by John Jel.ks. In answer to a question, Mr. McComb stated that he estimated that somewhere between 80% "Equal Opportunity Employer" and 85% of the civil. suits are dismissed. Accepted and placed on file. REPORTS OF OFFICERS The departmental Highlights report for October 1988 was received, accepted and placed on file. The monthly letter, written by Assistant Chief Sinclair, was received, which advised of the following: Crime statistics; 20% increase in armed robberies; Change in the meeting of the Board Budget Committee- to which all Board members are invited. Chief Reifsnyder stated the department is very concerned with the armed robberies in the City and a lot of manpower has gone toward solving them. The department finally had to back off on the overtime as the account was being depleted. There was some discussion on the Homicide Task Force, with Chief Reifsnyder stating this department put two officers on it working with other departments on homicides that go back as far as 1980, which will_ go to the Grand Jury. To date, two cases have gone before the Grand Jury and three indictments were given out. The letter was accepted and placed on file. The Board evaluation report of the Police Department was received. A handout was made of revised Pages 3 and 4. Chief Reifsnyder advised there were some changes that should have been included and were in the handout. After some questions by members of the Board, Commissioner McConnell moved to approve the report along with the amended pages. Supported by Commissioner Walker. Carried, unanimous. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Osborn stated he has had conversations with other Commissioners about getting input from the community regarding citizens' reception of the crime problem, the Police Department, the citizens' role, community role, etc. It was thought this would be helpful to improve the Board's ability to provide advice to the Police Depart- ment in terms of policy and program development. Commissioner Osborn proposed that the Board hold four- consecutive meetings over a two to four week period, one in each of the four wards, with publicity to indicate to the citizens that the Board is the advisory body to the Police Department and they are interested in hearing from citizens who would like to give the Board input. Then, by using that, to determine what further actions the Board might want to take. Commissioner McConnell. moved that Chairman Osborn get together with the Chief to fur- ther explore this matter and then report back to the Board with something more con- crete. Supported by Commissioner Owen. After considerable discussion on this matter, a vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to go into the. Awards Ceremony. Respectfully submitted, Margar t Black Secretary of the Board AWARDS CEREMONY Opening remarks were made by Sergeant Ronald Middaugh, the Invocation by Police Chap- lain Clyde Carnegie and remarks were made by Mayor McKane. Chairman Osborn introduced the members of the Police Board, after which Chief Reifsnyder and Commissioner Willard Walker presented the following awards: Medal. of Honor (posthumously) - Parks Officer Julie Engelhardt; Meritorious Service Award - Officer Edward Forrest; Letters of Com- mendation - Officer Bruce Holliday, Sergeant Samuel. Bennett and Communications Center Director Charles Bauer; Citizen Involvement Awards - Patrick Klein, Timothy Miller, Gerry Vanderbel_de, Ward Meldrum, Jean Elder, Joseph Clevenger, James Mills, Roy Schnepp, Jack Purvis Sr. , Jack Purvis Jr. and Resa Hoyland. Mayor McKane presented Letters of Recognition to each recipient. Closing remarks were made by Sergeant Mid- daugh and the Benediction given by Police Chaplain Carnegie. Citizen Involvement Awards will be mailed to Scott Johnson and Margaret McPhee-Cowley who were unable to attend the ceremony. !M BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. c Lansing, Michigan 48933 L� * (517) 372-9400 SIX POLICE BOARD December 20, 1988 There was no official meeting of the Board of Police Cmu issioners at December's meeting due to lack of a quorum. Ccamnissioners present: Osborn, Crawford, SantaAna and Kellogg. Commissioners absent: McConnell, Walker, Owen and Johnson. Also present were Deputy Chief Baylis, Lieutenant Donald Dawson, Officer John Richard and Budget Supervisor Dianna Emerson. Members of the Board received an inquiry from Officer Richard relating to the possible insertion of 9mm weapons into the budget. Additional remarks on this subject were made by Chief Reifsnyder and Deputy Chief Baylis. Members also received information relating to revisions in the budget (Executive Summary, Budget Summary and Sworn Overtime) presented by Mrs. Emerson, who stated she would be mailing copies of these revisions to those members of the Board who were not present. Respectfully submitted, Marga7-et C. Black Secretary of the Board "Equal Opportunity Employer" AA L !Vs� BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 * _ * (517) 372 9400 WSJ is ' Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing October 18, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Osborn. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Osborn, Owen, Kellogg, McConnell., Walker and Johnson. Commissioners absent: Crawford and SantaAna. Also present were Lieutenant Don Dawson and O_`icers Andrew Lawrence, Manuel. Little and Philip Nardone. APPROVAL 01' MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICL BUSINESS There were no representatives present from the Fraternal. Order of Police. At this time Chairman Osborn introduced the following newly-confirmed Police Officers who had been invited to attend the meeting: Philip Nardone, Andrew Lawrence and Manuel. Little. Chairman Osborn corgratul.ated them and thanked them fo;= attending the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the following individuals: Mrs. R. Portigo; Marguerite D. Kellogg; Thomas S. Fox; Rod- Weaver, Union Federal Savings; James Foulds, City Planning Department; Bill Waidelich, Reserve Officers Association; Officer David DeKorte, East Lansing Police Department; District Judge Claude Thomas. Accepted and placed on file. "Equal Opportunity Employer" Terminal System and final.l.y the Graphic Electronic Mapping System, with a short expla- nation on each. It has been suggested that the funding could be from the General Fund monies which would be saved by the City, now used for the 911 system, when the new millage goes through. He further advised that the departmental Computer Aided Dispatch System is now 12 or 13 years old and breaks down frequently, causing quite a bit of havoc in the Communications Center. Lieutenant Dawson made additional comments on the requests, including the fact that the City has only $273,000 in the Capital Improvements Budget City-wide, so it is un- known if any of the requests will be approved. After additional remarks by Deputy Chief Baylis on the new mil_lage and possible funding Commissioner Walker moved for approval. Supported by Commissioner Kellogg. Carried, unanimous. At this time discussion was held on the Board Budget Committee meeting, scheduled for 11:45FM on December 13. 1988, at the Radisson Hotel. Chairman Osborn stated the commit- tee would be notified prior to the meeting. The departmental. Highlights report for September 1988 was received. Commissioner Walk- er inquired as to youth gang activities. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated the depart- ment is hearing nothing and seeing nothing on gang activities. Accepted and placed on file. Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter to the Board was received which advised of the fol- lowing: Crime statistics; Promotions were made, effective October 7, 1988, of Timothy Mer_ts to 1/Lieutenant, Michael Wahl to 2/Lieutenant, Nancy Small to Sergeant III and Richard Cook to Detective II-B; Information on the December 13th meeting of the Board Budget Committee; After having conversation with Chairman Osborn, and if agreeable with the rest of the Board, the November meeting will. be changed from November 15th to November 22nd; What other departments are doing with respect to the fight against drugs. Chairman Osborn stated he discussed with the Chief involvement of . the Board in some of the activities, and indicated to the Chief that the Chief might communicate to the Board members when he is speaking, etc. , so that Board members who are interested could attend. There will be further discussions on this matter. Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was accepted and placed on file. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Chairman Osborn addressed the Board Evaluation Report of the department, which Lieuten- ant Dawson advised would be on the November Agenda. Chairman Osborn specifically ad- dressed the "Mission Statement" portion and would like that to be brought tc the at- tention of the Board to be reviewed. a►U BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave=� LANS111C CITY CLERK Lansing. Michigan 48933 (517) 372-9400 Sri' J i 9 si AN 088 R� Official Proceedings Of The %Y �'�+W���►� POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing September 20, 1988 (July, August and September Agendas) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Owen. SELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Crawford moved that Commissioner Osborn be appointed as Chairman and that Commissioner Crawford be appointed as Vice-Chairman, both being next in line for these positions. Supported by Commissioner Kellogg. Carried, unanimous. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Osborn, Crawford, McConnell, Owen, Walker, Kellogg and Johnson. Commissioners absent: SantaAna. Also present was Officer John Richard, representing the Fraternal Order of Police. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting (June) were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS Officer John Richard introduced himself stating he is the President of the F.O.P. Non- Supervisory Bargaining Unit that represents the patrol officers and detectives. He wanted to advise the Board that negotiations were started May loth and ended July 20th and that this was the first time the contract was ever negotiated so quickly. He at- tributes this to several reasons, one being that the members of the department realized the financial downturn of the City and were willing to cooperate and compromise. The biggest element, however, is the fact that either the Deputy Chief, the Assistant Chief or the Chief were at the table, discussing several issues, and it was because of their input that the contract really came about. Commissioner Osborn thanked Officer Richard for his comments. Commissioner McConnell requested a letter be written to the Mayor and Council informing them of the facts just related by Officer Richard, which Chairman Osborn stated he would do. "Equal Opportunity Employer" Page .3 Legal Advisor McComb advised that the Hershiser suit arose out of a Metro case where they had secured and executed a search warrant. Mr. Hershiser who lived at the resi- dence was arrested and the basis of his action is that despite the fact that drugs were found in the home, it does not mean that he was the owner or possesser of the drugs. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated that the Morejon complaint comes from the fact that Mr. Morejon filed a Freedom of Information Act request (from prison) . All the docu- mentation the department had was turned over to him. He wanted a copy of the warrant which the department no longer had, but he thinks the department is secluding that from him. A letter of complaint from Helen E. Adcock, together with the department's investiga- tion, ,were received. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated this concerns a neighborhood altercation concerning a swimming pool in the yard of a neighbor of the Adcocks and a particular incident one night this past summer. Further, the Executive Lieutenant from the Uniform Division made a personal. visit with both parties involved. The situa- tion seems to be in hand now. A letter of complaint was received from Ms. Dixie Durr, together with the departmental response. Assistant Chief Sinclair advised that the complaint of Ms. Durr concerns her calling the Communications Center and reporting what she felt to be a larceny of a bicycle. She called in a number of times. The officer did respond and got into the area, spent quite a bit of time checking for the bicycle but was not able to ap- prehend the individual. Ms. Durr did not feel the department responded very well. It is possible Dispatch did not get enough information each time she called and so those involved have been counseled, but the officers did give it a good, thorough patrol effort. A letter of complaint was received from Mrs. Julia A. Wilson, together with the depart- mental response. Assistant Chief Sinclair advised this concerns an incident in which her son was in jail and she came to court to attend his arraignment. After waiting quite a while she was told by an officer that her son had been released two hours pre- viously. Her complaint was that the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing. The response indicates that this can happen when there are so many judges and court officers involved in the process; however, it is indeed a rarity. All complaints were accepted and placed on file. REPORTS OF OFFICERS There was discussion on the verbal report to be given by Chief Reifsnyder at the July meeting on the means by which other departments are handling drug problems. The Board determined they are still interested in that report and requested it be included with the next Agenda. The quarterly report of the Affirmative Action Program for the period 4/l/88-6/30/88 was received, accepted and placed on file. Page 5 keep two Deputy Chiefs and eliminate the Assistant Chief position, or eliminate one Deputy Chief position and retain one Deputy Chief and the Assistant Chief positions. It was determined to eliminate one Deputy Chief position and retain the Assistant Chief position. Commissioner McConnell requested that Chairman Osborn, on behalf of the Board, discuss the matter further with the Chief and take appropriate action indicating whatever seems desirable, meaning possibly a statement in the record indicating that whenever funds are available it is the Commission's position that the Deputy Chief position be restor- ed. Commissioner Osborn stated that when the revised Administrative Procedure 79-All is brought to the Board next month, in making the motion for approval that would be the time to incorporate the matter of the Deputy Chief position. The departmental Highlights report for August 1988 was received, accepted and placed on file. Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following: Crime statistics including the fact that the 250% increase in controlled substances was the result of enforcement generated by the R.E.A.C.H. program; Requested permission to attend the I.A.C.P. Conference in Portland, Oregon, from October 15-20, 1988. Commissioner McConnell moved for approval for the Chief to attend the Conference. Supported and carried, unanimously. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Walker addressed a past discussion concerning the Board talking with groups trying to create a better image for the department and providing more informa- tion to those community groups. Commissioner Osborn stated that matter was to be in- cluded in the verbal report on the handling of the drug problem by other departments. Commissioner Walker also addressed gang activities, whether still there or not, and also talked about the number of uniformed officers at the Friday night football game. Discussion was held as to whether or not this number was an "overkill" or if there is a problem. Assistant Chief Sinclair advised that this was talked about within the department, but it was one of those situations that the department would be rather safe than sorry and decided to get on top of the situation and to start out by showing the department is prepared and ready for any potential types of situations that might occur. He did insure that there has been no evidence of gang activity recently. Capt- ain Heyden stated the department had received positive comments about seeing the of- ficers out of the cars at the game, having contact with the people. Commissioner McConnell stated some years ago the Board used to meet with Council and the Mayor on an informal basis and requested Chairman Osborn contact the Chief in this �.ala��� "' q�s►� BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 372-9400 �CU116 POLICE BOARD August 16, 1988 There was no official. meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners as there was not a quorum present . Commissioners present: Owen, Crawford, Kellogg and SantaAna. Commissioners absent: Osborn, McConnell, Walker and Johnson. Also present were Mayor McKane, Jo Flaherty from the Mayor's Office, Cathy Forbes of Emergency Services, Bob Ceru of the Ingham County Health Department, Les Hunter from the Lansing Fire Department, and Deputy Chief Baylis and Captain Mills of the Police Department. The Commissioners present received information on the progress of the Lansing Hazard- ous Materials Planning Council. The Mayor made opening remarks in this regard. Jo Flaherty distributed pamphlets which will be so passed to the absent Board members. Jo Flaherty, Chairperson of the Committee, introduced those persons present who are Executive Board Members of the Lansing Local Emergency Planning Committee. Background was given on the Committee and the reason for its existence which began in 1986. One of the responsibilities is to identify facilities that have one or more of the extrem- ely hazardous materials and to put together an emergency plan for those facilities. Another part is to talk with the community and have input from the community so that the best possible response plan can be put together. She further stated the reason the Committee is coming before the Police and Fire Boards is that employees of those departments are first responders should an unfortunate occasion occur, and it is import- ant they have support of both the Boards. After more comments by Mrs. Flaherty a slide presentation was made. After a short question and answer period the Board thanked the Committee for their presentation, and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marg�GBlaclk� Secretary of the Board "Equal Opportunity Employer" BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS Vi /1 s 120 W. Michigan Ave. _ Lansing, Michigan 48933 * _ * (517) 372-9400 CWIra DUE TO LACK OF A QUORUM THERE WAS NO JULY 1988 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS. "Equal Opportunity Employer" LA�s BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS & << 120 W. Michigan Ave. / _ Y Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)372-9400 !CuiGa Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing June 21, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Valleau. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Valleau, Crawford, Kellogg, McConnell, Osborn and Walker. Commissioners absent: Owen and SantaAna. Also present was Jo Flaherty from the Mayor's Office. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the following individuals: Olga Kaiser; I. Weisler and Dr. Wayne Hanewicz, Atlas Security; Kenneth Foerster; Rhoda Ritter,Lansing Community College; Valerie Taylor, Lansing Community College; Mrs. Crist Geovanes; Herbert Surtman, MEDNA; Lieutenant R. A. Brake, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center. Accepted and placed on file. CONFIRMATIONS A request was received that Probationary Officers Brian Hunter, William Byrnes and Teresa Szymanski be confirmed as Police Officers I. "Equal Opportunity Employer" Page 3 Accepted and placed on file. OTHER BUSINESS Jo Flaherty advised that the Mayor has a program called "Good News," which is informa- tion received weekly from a number of departments directly involved with the public on which he reports to City Council each Monday. Also, she will be receiving weekly reports from all departments involved with the barricading program that will be put together for a synopsis report. She will supply the Chief with a copy of that report on a weekly basis. Further, she thanked Chief Reifsnyder for supplying a person to serve on a committee to deal with a situation in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Commissioner Osborn requested that the Board members be supplied with copies of the reports on barricading. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Margaret G. Black Secretary of the Board "`LA!VS BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 1 C� 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)372-9400 CWIGP� a I Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARDLP Of The City Of Lansing May 17, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Crawford. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Valleau, Crawford, Kellogg, McConnell, SantaAna and Walker. Commissioners absent: Osborn and Owen. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Chief Reifsnyder stated that Channel 6 did a three-minute segment each night for a week on the Police Department, very professional, and he has a copy which he will show to the members after the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the following individuals: S. Joseph; Alan Shaw, Ingham Medical Center; Agent Thomas Trombly, U.S. Secret Service; William Cochran, Board of Water and Light; Sergeant Donald Kennell and Sheriff Terry Haneckow, Clinton County. Accepted and placed on file. "Equal Opportunity Employer" BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS \. 120 W. Michigan Ave. �� Lansing, Michigan 48933 — (517)372-9400 MIS Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing April 19, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Owen. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Owen, Valleau, Crawford, Kellogg, McConnell, Osborn and Walker. Commissioners absent: SantaAna. Also present were Police Legal Advisor Paul McComb and Officer Lisa Phillips. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA A request was received for confirmation of Doyal Little as Parks Security Officer I. Commissioner McConnell moved for approval. Supported by Commissioner Kellogg. Carried, unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police. At this time Chairman Owen introduced newly-confirmed Officer Lisa Phillips and thanked her for attending the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the following individuals: "Equal Opportunity Employer" Page 2 Nancy Bracke, Ingham Medical Center; Susan and Tony Palomba; David A. Harmon; Captain Richard Fox; Lynn Croxford, Ingham County Department of Social Services. Accepted and placed on file. RETIREMENTS A letter of retirement was received from Officer George Gaukel , effective April 22, 1988. Commissioner McConnell moved for approval. Supported by Commissioner Kellogg. Carried, unanimous. A letter of retirement was received from Detective Arnold Kegebein, effective June 6, 1988. Commissioner McConnell moved for approval. Supported by Commissioner Kellogg. Carried, unanimous. COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT Notification was received of a second Civil Rights complaint filed by William Wade, along with a synopsis of the department's response. Accepted and placed on file. REPORTS OF OFFICERS The quarterly status report of the departmental Affirmative Action Program for the period January 1, 1988, through March 31, 1988, was received. Commissioner McConnell asked if any minorities are currently eigible for employment. Chief Reifsnyder stated a minority was hired last week and one more is being processed. There was also some discussion on the hiring process for the Parks Security Officers. The report was accepted and placed on file. The departmental Highlights report for March was received. Chief Reifsnyder advised that the department had to slow down somewhat on the R.E.A.C.H. program because of burnout, but will be back at it again very shortly, adding that there were 55 raids during a four-week period. Commissioner Walker asked that with the warm weather coming up were there any plans Page 3 relating to possible gang problems. Chief Reifsnyder stated that there have been re- ports of possible problems in Everett's parking lot and officers have been on the scene and nothing has developed. Commissioner Valleau stated she had a call from a mother who has two sons, 11 and 14. On the previous Sunday they were accosted and beatep by four males. The officer told the mother that unless she had the name of the boy who actually did the hitting there was nothing he could do. The mother referred to them as being called the "Bad Boys." Chief Reifsnyder stated this was the first he had heard about this and would look into it and get back with her. The Highlights report was accepted and placed on file. Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following: Statis- tics on crime; Promotion of Officers Karen Sunder.lin, Dennis Shaw and David Castelein to Detective II-B; There will be no Awards and Citations Ceremony in May due to the small number of nominees. Accepted and placed on file. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Osborn asked Mr. McComb if he was aware of the recently passed public act that extends the seizure and forfeiture to 60 other crimes. Mr. McComb stated he is aware of it and that there is a whole package of legislation going into effect within the next few months. Commisioner Osborn stated the Downtown Neighborhood Association and the Downtown Mer- chants Association are holding a reception this evening at Kelly's and he and Commis- sioner Kellogg are extending an invitation to the Police Administration and the other Commissioners to stop by. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marg�(; Black Secretary of the Board POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 W.Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)483-4600(TDD/Voice) Charles Reifsnyder,Chief of Police Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing March 15, 1988 (February and March Agendas) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nolan Owen. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Owen, Valleau, Crawford, Kellogg, McConnell , Osborn and Walker. Commissioners absent: SantaAna. Also present were Chief Charles Reifsnyder, Assistant Chief David Sinclair, Deputy Chief John Baylis, Poli.-;e Legal Advisor Paul McComb and Jo Flaherty, Mayor's Office. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Commissioner Valleau stated that the R.E.A.C.H. Project was going to be discussed at the February Meeting, but as a result of the cancellation, the project has since been instituted. Commissioner Valleau asked for a little background/update on the R.E.A.C.H. Project. Chief Reifsnyder stated that Detroit Drug Teams were applying pressure and driving alot of dope dealers out of Detroit and causing them to move into the City of Lansing. Project R.E.A.C.H. was formed by utilizing personnel from the following existing Units; Crime Suppression, Criminal Intelligence and the S.T.A.R.T. Team, to deliver the message that they are not to settle here. Chief Reifsnyder stated it has been real effective and gave a statistical activity update. Unfortunately, it is very high stressed for the Officers involved, therefore, a few ajustments are going to have to be made. Commissioner McConnell recommended that those involved get some type of recognition to be placed in their file. Chief Reifsnyder stated that something would be done at the termination of the program or when there were changes made in personnel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the January Board meeting were approved as submitted. "Equal Opportunity Employer" 2 - FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were received from the following individuals: Reverand Ken Boschee and The Faith Wesleyan Church Family; Ms. Olga Haasz, Friendship Manor; Candis Cummings; Kim Monahan; A.L. Kirschenbauer, 54A District Court; Chaplain James A. Murray; Lieutenants Gene Wrigglesworth and Paul Whitford, Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad; Mr. and Mrs. George R. Wummel; Attorney D. Lee Williams; Tom, Susan and Duke Hotwagner; Chief Jeff Ashley, Lansing Township Police; George V. Noirot, U.S. Army; Wayne Mansfield, American Legion; Carol A. Siemon, Ingham County Prosecutor's Office; Jim Miner, Lansing Catholic Central; Michael E. Thompson, Michigan State University; William Burleson, City Attorney's Office; Deborah A. Mulcahey, Neighborhood Watch #120; Charles M. Creamer, Lansing City Council; Acting Chief/Sergeant Robert McCormick, Mason Police; Jo Flaherty, Mayor's Office Commissioner Valleau moved that they be accepted and placed on file. Supported by Commissioner Crawford. Carried, Unanimous. A letter was received from Ralph Taylor regarding two-man cars. Chief Reifsnyder commented that two-man cars has been a controversial topic in law enforce- ment for years but the deciding factor got to be the budget for all agencies. Accepted and placed on file. CONFIRMATIONS A request was received to have Probationary Parks Officer Raymond Hall confirmed. Commissioner McConnell moved that he be confirmed. Supported by Commissioner Valleau. Carried, unanimous. A request was received to have Probationary Police Officer Lisa Phillips confirmed. Commissioner Osborn moved that she be confirmed. Supported by Commissioner Valleau. Carried, unanimous. A request was received from Officer Gordon Wilson to be placed on retirement effective March 15, 1988. Commissioner Valleau moved to approve the request. Supported by Commissioner Kellogg. Carried, unanimous. 3 - COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT Notification was received of two complaints filed through the Department Of Civil Rights against the department by William Wade and Marvin Scott. Accepted and placed on file. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Chief Reifsnyder stated he has been attending the Ways and Means Committee meetings in an attempt to get additional monies to be placed in the overtime account which is rapidly depleting. Chief Reifsnyder said his initial request was for $91,000.00 which was based on spending experience so far this year. This request was not approved. Chief said they took it back and looked it over and made some changes to cut down on overtime, one of them was the R.E.A.C.H. Program, and came up with $50,000.00. They refused this request also. Chief stated that at the Ways and Means Committee meeting on Friday he will be requesting $47,100.00 which they could probably get by with to last the rest of the year, that is, if nothing special comes up. Monies currently in the overtime account is being held in reserve for overtime court costs. Chief Reifsnyder also stated that a proposal was sent to the Court which would save $25,000.00, asking to allow the Court Officers to sign misdemeanors complaints on information. Its a practice that has been taking place in other courts throughout the State and in other courts in this country. Our court will not allow it. Other avenues are being looked into to cut down court costs. The Departmental Highlights report for February 19PS was received. Accepted and placed on file. Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter to the Board was received which advised of the following: Crime statistics; R.E.A.C.H. Program; Lt. Dawson attending the 153rd Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico. Accepted and placed on file. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Margarita V. oyola Acting-Secretary of the Board BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 _ (517)372-9400 141 February 16, 1988 DUE TO THE TRAGIC DEATH OF PARKS POLICE OFFICER JULIE ENGELHARDT ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1988, THE FEBRUARY MEETING WAS CANCELLED. "Equal Opportunity Employer" s �.�0 !Vs►� BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. LAN SING CITY CLERK Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)372-9400 J99 / 3 Ol CW��p Special Meeting Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing January 4, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Owen. Commissioners present: Owen, Valleau, Crawford, Kellogg, McConnell, Osborn and Walker. Commissioners absent: SantaAna. Also present were Legal Advisor Paul McComb, City Attorney Al Knot, C. Chien from the State Journal., and Paul Freefeld and Russ Kusler from Channel 6. Chairman Owen stated the only business on which the Board has met is to confirm or not confirm the Mayor's appointment of Charles Reifsnyder as Chief of Police. The only other thing is that if there are any questions concerning the possibility if a Chief is to be removed by the Mayor. The Board wants a legal explanation on that mat- ter. Commissioner Osborn moved the Board confirm the appointment of Acting Chief Reifsnyder as the permanent Chief effective January 1, 1988. Supported by Commissioner Walker. Carried by the following vote: AYE - Owen, Crawford, Kellogg, Osborn and Walker; NAY - Valleau. (Commissioner McConnell had not arrived at this time. ) Commissioner Walker requested clarification on the contractual requirements. Mr. Mc- Comb stated that the Charter provisions relating to the suspension or removal of the Chief during the term he may serve requires that the Mayor notify this Board of the removal or suspension and that a majority of the members of the Board must confirm the removal or suspension of the Chief of Police. The Mayor has been executing indivi- dual employment contracts with every department head. Some of those contracts in the past have had provisions that require just cause for a refusal to renew the contract at the expiration of the year, and that the contracts that have been entered into for the past several years do not have that provision in it. It is further his under- standing that the position of. the Mayor is that at any time that the contract may ex- pire it is his option not to renew the contract without a need for expressing any cause. For what it is worth, that has never been done. It is further his belief that it is the Mayor's position that if there is a removal or suspension any time during the course of the contract, that the Board must be notified and must concur. Commissioner Osborn asked that if at the end of the contract the Mayor exercises his prerogative not to renew, then what is the process from there in naming a new Chief. Mr. McComb stated it would be the process which the Board just went through. "Equal Opportunity Employer" �F Lk BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing. Michigan 48933 c (517))R&-*4NX 483-4600 'y�Cu1Gp� Official Proceedings Of The POLICE BOARD Of The City Of Lansing January 19, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Owen. , ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Owen, Valleau, Crawford, Osborn and SantaAna. Commissioners absent: McConnell , Kellogg and Walker. APPROVAL OF HINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSIONS The minutes of the previous Board meetings were approved as submitted. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS There were no repleJen_at,�,es present from the Fraternal Order of Police. COMNi`u�I CATI ONS Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were receiv- ed from the follow-.1g jndividuals: Mary Haddon; Amelia Savicki; Ann Arbor Police Chief William J. Corbett; Charles A. Janssen; Chief Robert L. Johnson and Detective Melvin Hartman, Jackson Police Department,and Sergeant Michael Johnson, Jackson County Sheriff Department; Blair Holden, Sears Store Manager. Accepted and placed on file. RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENT Notification was received of the resignations of Probationary Officers Timothy Donnel- lon and Steven Solomon, and the retirement of Detective W. Paul Wiegman. Accepted and placed on file. "Equal Opportunity Employer" Regular Meeting 41AS1t�G C111 CLERy Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers3at2 S Tenth Floor, City Hall December 6, 1988 The meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m. by Floyd Wright, Chairman, with five members in attendance; Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Wright Mrs. Horne moved for the excused absence of Alice Wieland, Mr. Barnhart supported; APPROVED Staff in Attendance: Fountain, Coscarelli PUBLIC HEARINGS: Presented by Vern Fountain, Zoning Administrator. Z-36-88, 3950 Aurelius Road A to DM-1 The petitioner is unable to be present. No one wished to speak on this matter. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-37-88, Vacant Lot with 2107 West Jolly Road A to F RICHARD HOLLAND, petitioner. I have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and nad my business across the street for ten years, which I rented. I propose to relocate my business. My daughter and her husband own the 711 store beside us and my personal residence is right beside the 711 store. You may remember ten years ago the city proposed to buy my building but didn 't have funding. It was in complete disrepair when I bought it and I have kept that building up. I bought this property across the road in May. I had the house demolished and cleaned up trees and brush. The front is zoned commercial so I don't see a problem with a commercial building. However, I would like to know for the -future what I may do with the residential property to the rear. I would begin (proposal submitted) with one large retail store or at most, divided into three retail stores. As that developed, I would move in a couple of years to phase two, which I envision to be rented office space or a store. The last section behind would be office buildings. At the back, Planning Board Minutes DecemDer 6, 1988 Page 2 1 against Mr. Anderson' s house, I propose a 15 foot greenway. In addition a 24 foot drive around the back of the building, which leaves quite a bit of space between his garage and that building. The parking lay out does not block his view of Starr Avenue. If this was approved, I propose he share in the development of the greenery along there, anything within reason. Mr. Langworthy asked if- Mr. Holland is aware of what the Code requires? Mr. Fountain responded; the Code could require up to 20 to 25 feet in terms of a green strip. JIM ANDERSON, right next door. Dick and I talked about me buying some of this to help keep his property further away and keep the beauty of my property. Apparently he has decided not to sell me any property. So I 'm not really in favor of living 30 foot from a commercial building or of a 15 foot greenery and then a parking lot. A parking lot would have people in and out and carbon monoxide in the air. We would have to put snow in the rear somewhere in this green area. I have an awful water problem now. Because his property is nigher than mine I deal with his water also. I am not in favor of the curb cuts on Starr Avenue for a commercial property on a residential street. '~ t We have a church across the street and put up with parking on both sides of the street four nights a week. There should be no access off of Starr Avenue for this property. Lighting at night is another concern. The building being 70 feet away from me would be adequate. Apparently that won' t happen, so I ask that this petition be denied. A communication was received from MR. AND MRS. FRED WICKER, 5210 Starr Avenue; opposed (1) cause too much traffic . in a residential area, (2) encroaching into residential neighborhood, (.3) should have no curb cuts onto Starr Avenue. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE There were no further comments from the audience. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Barnhart moved for approval of the November 15, 1988 minutes and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes December 6, 1988 Page 3 Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman, announced the next meeting will be at 8 a.m. on December 14, 1988 in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Rose Killips, Chairman, reported the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 1988 in the Council Conference Room. New Business: Mrs. Horne moved for approval of the submitted 1989 meeting dates and Mrs. Killips seconded; APPROVED Board Member Comments: Mr. Wright reported that the mayor has approved a. person to serve on the Board. Final Council acceptance should occur December 12. Adjournment: The regular December 6, 1988 Board meet'eng was .-adjourned at 8 p.m. RespecI f submitted, �. Vernon C. Fof.ntain, Zon ' cf Administrator for James N. Foulds, Director Lansing Planning Division WC LANSI e. CITY CLERK Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board OFc i 3 a PH rp. 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall November 15, 1988 —`�"�"------ The Chairman, Floyd Wright, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Lanyworthy, Morgan, Wright Excused Absence: Mr. Barnhart moved for the excused absence of Alice Wieland and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Staff in Attendance: Spackman, Coscarelli , Fountain. Ron Stonehouse, Development Division Director, is present for any questions regarding the CUBG/CIP. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Community Development Block Grant/Capital Improvements Program This public hearing will provide an opportunity for citizens to express preferences for the use of approximately $1,400,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds that the City expects to receive from the Federal Government during the fiscal year commencing on July 1 , 1989 and ending on June 30, 1990. Also needs and priorities for projects that should be funded under the City' s Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 1990 to 1995. I HOWARD JONES, President South Central Neighborhood Organization. Last year we submitted nine priority items. Approximately two-thirds of those items have been either completely taken care of or in the process of being dealt with and the other third I nave met with Mr. Tubbs to see what to do about completing all of the priorities. We appreciate that cooperation. Last night eleven people attended a special meeting to discuss the priorities we would like to present. I would like to comment briefly on each one. In spite of our NDA grant we still have some 50 substandard houses and the City is in dire need of doing something to resurrect this moderate and low cost housing. Our neighborhood extends from Grand River on the north to Mt. Hope on the south, Cedar Street on the east and Logan Street on the west. We feel , conservatively, it would take $250,000 to bring 25 residences to meet City Code and be habitable. You have before you what I think is an autrocious city parking lot (pictures submitted) . There are four homes on Cottage Street. The street and sidewalk are in terrible condition. Perhaps you } could put this in the public service bonding program to be taken care of next year. The City has done wonders on East Michigan, that's a nice looking lot and we would like the one on South Washington brought up to the same specifications. Planning Board Minutes November 15, 1988 Page 2 We do not have a neighborhood center, but have a committee looking at possible sites. We have a great need for a senior day care center operation from 7 to 5:30. We also need day care for children and need for an activity building to service the 3,000 people in our boundaries. Moores Park is still autrocious; the tennis courts are unplayable, the horseshoe courts are used once a month perhaps. We would like to see the entrance of the Park restored with the old time lights; it can be a nice facility. We would also like your cooperation in canvassing our neighborhood with flyers so residents are aware of all the housing programs available. We have applied to Builders ' Alliance to do something constructive with the vacant lot at 1701 South Washington. We would like it to be a "dignity" bus shelter, providing people with shade trees and a place to sit down. We also would like to secure an anchor developer, similar to the east side, because the area on South Washington from the river south to Pit. Hope is in need of redevelopment. The total monies we ask to be allocated are $320,000 from the Block Grant. Thank you very much. MARY JAMES, 303 North Jenison, President Lansing Neighborhood Council . We are a group comprised of nine neighborhood organizations who are responsible and accountable to people within their jurisdiction. We help new organizations begin. We last year had a very successful neighborhood volunteer awards and recognition dinner. We put out a monthly newsletter. We answer lots of question about landlord problems and do a lot of networking and have a couple of special interest subcommittees. We think the wave of the future is the neighborhoods being interested in property values and the importance of their neighborhoods. Two years ago we had $12,000; this year we have $18,000 and that mostly goes into the staff person; paid for 28 hours a week at $8 an nour. Because she has been working on Builders ' Alliance applications with a number of organizations, she' s peen putting in a 55 hour week. We have need for a full time staff person. One of our goals is to help other organizations. I ask for your consideration for funding for a 40 nour staff person for next year. Thank you. ALTHEA LA POINTE, North Lansing Community Association. We propose the mini park oe fixed. Capital Improvement Program has $21,500 to rehab the mini park. In the fish ladder we want to have flood lights. Edmore Park between Walnut and Chestnut needs more play equipment. Grand River from the School of the Blind to Oakland, the street name used to be Franklin Street and we suggest you rename the street. We still want 1500 Turner to be a parking lot for North Lansing and the Turner Dodge House for the community. We would like to have a traffic light on Center Street at 25 miles per hour. Planning Board Minutes November 15, 1988 Page 3 ROBERT LEHMAN, II, 4460 Seaway Drive. I would like to inquire about funding for EMS medivac type program in the tri-county area. There are several programs in the state; Borgis Medical Hospital out of Kalamazoo, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Saint Mary' s out of Saginaw. I am trying tonight to start this type of program for Lansing. Thank you. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for approval of the November 1 , 1988 minutes and Mr. Barnhart seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman Z-34-88, 3001 South Washington Avenue F and J to F HELD IN COMMITTEE Z-35-88, 115 North Clemens Street B to C The Committee recommends that the request to rezone 115 North Clemens Street from "B" to "C" Residential District be approved. The two family use would be in keeping with the Master Plan. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED SLU-10-88, South of 121 North Hayford Street Held in Committee NCU-19-88, 1818 South Cedar Street The Committee recommends that the request for a Class "A" Nonconforming status for property located at 1818 South Cedar Street be approved with completion expected in one year. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes November 15, 1988 Page 4 Z-27-88, Southeast Corner of Larch Street and Lake Lansing Road C to F The Committee recommends the request for rezoning of property at the southeast corner of Larch Street and Lake Lansing Road from "C" Residential and "F" Commercial Districts to "F" Commercial District be approved eased on approval by the Transportation Engineer of a site plan. Mr. Langwortny so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED The next Committee meeting will be December 14 at 8 a.m. in the Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Rose Killips, Chairman The Cedar/Larch Corridor Development Plan was discussed, but no action was taken at present. East Side Transportation Study The Committee recommends the following actions on the two topics under consider- ation. 1. Aurelius Road and the bridge over I-496 should remain open to north/south traffic. 2. Aurelius Road should NOT become a truck route. 3. The concept of an expanded (4 lane) Aurelius Road to the north and south of the study area should de abandoned as unnecessary and too expensive. 4. Bicycle and pedestrian paths should be installed. 5. There should be a link between Aurelius Road and the proposed Red Cedar Hiking/Biking Path which will afford safe and easy access. 6. No roadway pavement should be permanently removed in implementing these recommendations. 7. Housing stock adjacent to the southbound lanes of Aurelius Road should be screened and buffered. Mrs. Killips so moved and Mr. Barnhart seconded; APPROVED Mrs. Killips added this recommendation included support from the Eastside Neighborhood Organization. Planning Board Minutes November 16, 1988 --� Page 5 1. MAIN STREET between Pennsylvania Avenue and Holmes Street A. Install a new segment of roadway north of the existing homes next to the I-496 embankment to protect the houses north of the existing Main Street by removing the 2000+ cars per day that currently travel along this path. B. Install a cul-de-sac on the west end of Main Street, allowing access only for emergency vehicles. C. Restore this segment of Main Street to two-way travel . D. The excess land north of the alley be made available to the interested neighbors with the original owner given first opportunity to acquire. This improvement will include landscape screening and buffering to reduce road noise from the new segment of one-way road. A nonconforming commercial building and one house will be removed. 2. MAIN STREET AND HOLMES STREET Intersection Improvements A. Site distance at the intersection will be improved. B. Truck delivery parking will be removed from the street. C. Pedestrian crossing will be improved. 3. MAIN STREET between Holmes Street and Aurelius Road A. The roadway will be reconstructed to City standards including curb and gutter, storm drainage and limited traffic speeds suitable for a residential street. B. An eight foot (8' ) wide bicycle/pedestrian walk will be installed on the south side of the street right-of-way. The road and a walk will be separated by a grass covered parkway. C. Street trees will be planted and special landscaping treatments will be done to minimize traffic impacts and give it a more residential appearance. These improvements will be accomplished within the existing right-of-way. The Committee recommends improvements to Main Street be approved as stated and Mrs. Killips so moved; Mrs. Horne seconded, APPROVED Planning Board Minutes November 15, 1988 Page 6 Act-7-88, Bank Street The Urban Development Committee recommends the City acquire the right-of-way from Conrail for acquisition of a portion of Bank Street currently used for public parking. Mrs. Killips so moved and Mr. Barnhart supported; APPROVED Act-21-88, Kaplan Street The Committee recommends appropriate documents be drawn up by the Development Division to allow City Council to enter into an agreement to obtain title to Kaplan Street as described in Liber 517, page 350 from the Ingham County Road Commission for a nominal consideration. Mrs. Killips moved for approval and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-42-88, Butler Street The Committee recommends the right-of-way of Butler Street (Charlotte Street) in the BOC complex south of Olds Avenue be approved and appropriate documents filed with the Circuit Court for vacation. Mrs. Killips moved for approval and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED The next Committee meeting is scheduled for December 15, 1988. Planning Director' s Report: Jim Spackman 1) Ganton Center. At the request of City Council we had a meeting with citizens of the Miller Road area. As a result, a new access point on Edgewood was determined (pictures shown) to serve employees, residents and deliveries other than the six to ten vehicles using the service drive. Citizens did welcome Mr. Ganton to the neighborhood. 2) Colonial Village Shopping Center. There was concern expressed about the 90' parking, smaller parking spaces and two-way traffic. We had a neighborhood public meeting last night with about 35 people attending. We explained the : � proposed changes in parking and the landscaping plan. Most comments raised Planning Board Minutes November 15, 1988 Page 7 really involved management things for the developer. City Council did approve this a week ago. 3) We have been requested to look at the area at Holmes and Logan; the Logan Square Shopping Center, the drop forge and all the vacant land in behind. A boulevard would open that area behind. Gentilozzi is ready to start construc- tion on a mini mall . We looked at various alternatives as to how this land might develop, what would be required to protect the residential area to the west, how far should residential occur from Pleasant Grove east. We're looking at several development proposals, something between commercial and light industrial . Mr. Wright asked how far north this would extend. Mr. Spackman answered; up to Victor. Board Member Comments: 1) Jack Morgan has submitted his resignation from the Board. Because he serves as liaison to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Floyd Wright has agreed to act in that capacity. a2) The Members wish to recognize Mr. Mitchner and Mr. Morgan as they leave the Board. Communications: A letter was submitted from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, petitioners of case Z-34-88, stating willingness to clean up a major portion of the area between the main building and garage for overflow parking. In addition there should be on street parking available north of the building on Dunlap Street. Adjournment: The regular November 15, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Manning Board stood adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Sp ckman, Deputy Director for James N. Foulds, Director Lansing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting ~ Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall November 1 , 1988 Floyd Wright, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Morgan, Wright Excused Absences: Merle Barnhart moved for the excused absence of Alice Wieland, Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS: Z-34-88, 3001 South Washington Avenue F and J to F DAWN BADGLEY, Walter Neller Company. I was asked by Charles Smith, the petitioner, to attend this meeting for the purpose of answering questions. ." He has had this property for sale for many years and we have no reason to believe that we have no new purchaser. Thank you. Communications were received from: JEANETTE MC GILL, 633 West Dunlap; does not object but wishes the parcel would be kept in an organized and clean state. RICHARD BYAM, 507 Dunlap; does not object to rezoning but does want to see trash removed and fence made to screen contents from view. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-35-88, 115 North Clemens Street B to C ALAN JANSEN, petitioner. The petition is to bring the zoning into compliance with the use. It' s been a duplex for about 15 years, so it represents no change and as far as I know the neighbors have no problem with it. There are two driveways on the property and plenty of parking. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes November 1, 1988 Page 2 SLU-10-88, South of 121 Hayford Street--Phone Equipment Storage DAVID SHAKESPEARE, Michigan Bell . I did submit a site plan. I am also attending an Eastside Neighborhood Organization meeting tomorrow night. The Michigan Bell Telephone Company has requested a Special Land Use Permit for the purpose of placing an electronic communications building. The approximate size will be 12 by 24 foot and contain high-tech switching equipment to upgrade and improve residential customers and provide high quality communi- cations services to businesses along Michigan Avenue. Currently facilities serving the East Michigan Avenue area date back to the 1920' s and extensive work will be necessary to rehabiltiate and/or replace these deteriorating facilities. Our desire is to work with the community and City to provide the best possible telephone service available. This equipment building will serve from Howard Street over to Clemens , south from the 496 expressway to Fernwood. Most of our structure is under the sidewalk and the first -lane of- traffic along Michigan Avenue. I have pictures of what the building styles will be. There are completed structures at Creyts and Willow, Saginaw west of Creyts on the north side behind the church, one behind Westside Deli at Washington/Holmes and at 1811 East Saginaw on Fairview School property. We are looking at a building with ? a gabled roof, white with black trim and a light brick exterior. We have not purchased the property and don't have an easement on it yet. We have reached an agreement with the owner. We have a driveway easement 12 feet wide by 50 feet deep and the property owner asked us to pave enough space for four vehicles. We plan enough room for two S10 pickups. BILL DUNNEBACK, 201 North Hayford. Every time they move one of these structures into a residential area, it deteriorates a little more. What happens to the people that live there? Mr. Spackman explained; this is a public utility facility that would be allowed in a residential area. The special land use assures that the facility will not be disruptive to traffic or neighborhood functions. This facility will not be staffed. It is only an equipment facility they will check occasionally and have the appearance of area structures. KATHY BLACKIE GENSON, 116 North Hayford. This is a very quiet residential neighborhood. About three years ago I wanted to build a beauty shop in my two car garage. I was told to ask permission of home owners in the area for parking one car in my drive and possibly one in the street. I want to know how Michigan Bell can get away with no parking, to be an eyesore. They are taking away from a very old, stable neighborhood. I don't think this is fair. Mr. Wright pointed out that any petitioner has to go through the same process. Planning Board Minutes November 1, 1988 - � Page 3 DWIGHT GENSON, 116 North Hayford. There is a minimum of four cars in that driveway at any one time. It' s a two family house, where will they park. The church is for sale because they could not get parking. The vacant lot on the corner of Saginaw and Hayford would be a more appropriate site. Thank you. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Barnhart moved for approval of the October 18, 1988 minutes with one correction and Mr. Langworthy seconded. Mrs. Horne pointed out that Alice Wieland' s excused absence was not stated. APPROVED Committee Reports : Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman NCU-18-88, 1236 East Grand River Avenue--Class A The Committee recommends approval of the request for Class "A" Nonconforming status for the property at 1236 East Grand River Avenue, providing all Zoning Code required improvements are installed by October 30, 1988. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED The next meeting of the Committee will be Wednesday, November 9 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room, City Hall Annex. Urban Development Committee: Rose Killips, Chairman reported the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Adjournment: There being no further business to conduct, the regular November 1, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, aoing N. Foulds, i ector L Planning vision WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall October 18, 1988 The Chairman, Floyd Wright, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Morgan, Wright Excused Absence: Alice Wieland (Moved by Mrs. Horne, supported by Mr. Barnhart) APPROVED Staff in attendance: Fountain, Spackman, Wi-nnicker, Coscarelli , Gratz Approval of Agenda: - - - - Mr. Langworthy added two items to the Zoning and Ordinance Committee Report; they are, NCU-16-88 and NCU-17-88. APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS: Grantee Performance Report--Community Development Program TURNEY GRATZ, Development Division. We are here this evening to review the Grantee Performance Report for Community Development Block Grant Activities from the period of July 1 , 1987 through June 30, 1988. This is a federal requirement as part of our CDBG program. This Grantee Performance Report tries to explain how funds were utilized in accord with our program, where the various activities occurred and tracing the dollars that were spent. The Summary and Report are on file in the Division and several people from the community have come in to review the report. This evening primarily provides an opportunity for citizens to review and ask questions or make comments on the activities of the past year. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Cedar/Larch Development Plan EMIL WINNICKER, Senior Planner. There are handouts available for those interested. Many of you have been through the Act 344 process. We have used it in many of our NDA areas and most recently in the Capitol Commons expansion area. It is the vehicle for the City to consider specific uses of land in particular areas of the City to improve that part of the City and to make changes either through development or redevelopment. Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 Page Z The area we are involved with now has boundaries of Saginaw Street on the north, I-496 on the south, Grand River on the west and the railroad tracks or East Street on the east. The impetus behind this particular planning endeavor are the many changes which have taken place in that area; primarily the Embassy Suites project, now known as the Michigan Square Project. When that was introduced, there were many other inquiries from other interested parties who own properties or businesses in the area, as well as other people in the community as to what the future of that area was. We had some primary direction, and have used as a blueprint the Northeast Master Plan, but that did not provide specific enough direction in the minds of some interested people to provide them enough information to plan for the future. Other things that have initiated interest in the Corridor the Cedar/Larch portion of the proposed Capitol Loop and of course the construction of the Lansing Center. Many people have attempted to link this part of the City into the Central Business District. That is included in the Master Plan also. This hearing is not required. It is a policy of the City to bring our Community Development Plans before the Planning Board simply because you are the vehicle by which land use relationships are measured in the City as changes occur. Also, the Board is always responsible for . diffusing some `-' conflicts and problems that arise when such issues are discussed. I hope to bring out those issues this evening and hopefully we will have comments from the audience. If we cannot answer your questions tonight, we would like to take your name and get back with you on it. The required hearing will be held before the City Council sometime in November or December. Notification will be made to each property owner and resident in the Corridor. This matter will be discussed in your Committee November 10. RICK KIBBEY, Chairman of Cedar/Larch Citizen District Committee. I would like to mention some of the underlying assumptions the Committee used for their final recommendations. One was a hotel will be built on Michigan between Cedar and Larch. A hotel would be important for surrounding land uses. - Number two, that the best entrance to the State Capitol is from the east, that the Cedar/Larch Corridor should be a first priority. Much of the dollars and energy* seem to be going into the Logan Street portion of the Loop. We feel this is a misplaced priority. Meanwhile Cedar/Larch could go ahead with improved landscaping, improved interchange at I-496 and Cedar/Larch. We assumed there would be no relocation of Cedar or Larch Street. If such a proposal were advanced, it would be a dramatic change on what would be an appropriate use. We assumed the City water plant and reservoir would not move. We assumed that the area south of Kalamazoo Street around Beech and Helen would be preserved as a residential neighborhood. We assumed the City Market would stay where it is. We assumed the museums would stay where they are. We assumed the Corridor would be a passageway between downtown and the - residential portions of the east side. The division created by the railroad Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 _1 Page 3 tracks means that linkage focuses three places; at Kalamazoo Street, Michigan Avenue and Shiawassee Street. None are particularly inviting. We expect to see continuing growth and attractiveness in neighborhoods near downtown and would like to encourage that. Finally, this Plan assumes sub- stantial loss of residential units two ways; much of the remaining housing south of Kalamazoo Street in the Corridor has already been lost (100+ units) . Much of that housing is in poor shape and has a lot of people in it. While this Plan recognizes that a lot of those units will be lost, it poses a major challenge to the region and the City to get to work now to provide a decent, affordable place for the residents of that area to live. Removing the units - does not remove the problem. Housing for these people needs to be part of an on-going process to implement this plan. Thank you for your time. BROOKE HEAGERTY, 707 West Kalamazoo Street. In at least six different places the phrase, "to provide for or increase a resident population to support or be supportive of downtown business" appears in the Plan. It should be more specific. If we are replacing poor with people who can better afford it, we should know. Second, the recommendations need to be more specific about ` intentions for the Helen/Beech Street area. Continuation of the "DM-4" District makes me think the Counsel and City either want to gentrify the area or tear the houses down to build residential development similar to Capitol Commons. Either way it will not be possible for the current residents to continue to live there. Third, the Plan recommends that if federal money is used to displace residents, federal relocation guidelines will apply. Who will apply the guidelines? What federal funds will be involved? Does the City plan to displace the poor with the same Community Development Block Grant money meant to help build housing for the poor? Those people who will be displaced because of pressure from private redevelopment have virtually no protection under this plan. Who will assure that people get their benefits and are properly relocated? Displacement without benefits or assistance is common in these cases and one of the most insidious violations of peoples ' rights. Where will people who lose-there homes go? At the public hearing the Board heard person after person testify to the chronic shortage of low income housing in Lansing. Benefits will do little good if no replacment housing is available. Finally, I request you study what the impact will be on those people who rely upon the Mission, Harvest House and Jan' s Rooms. If these facilities are relocated, it may mean that the services they provide will be excluded from the City, just as the Economic Crisis Center was. MARY HANEY, I have been following the Corridor Plan since it began but I am from North Lansing. When it comes to low income and 'housing I don't believe anyone in the City provides the amount of space I provide. Many of these Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 r. Page 4 people are. on •fixed incomes and most don't have one at all . On the south side and in downtown Lansing everything has been torn out for big business. In your plan you stop at Grand River, not north. If I went out of business, North Lansing would fold because interest has gone down, hearts have gone out because the City has given them no reason to hope. Up on Turner Street is one of the most crime infested projects for poor people I have ever since from Philadelphia to here. You ignore North Lansing and if you were to tear down Turner Street, Center Street and build decent housing, you would be doing somthing. If this Plan goes through, you are going to have to do something. Are there any plans for low income housing on Turner Street? Mr. Spackman responded; The North Lansing area is being looked at for historic preservation, but that does not solve the problems of new housing. KATE YOUNG, 301 Allen Street, President and here representing the Eastside Neighborhood Organization. We will make specific comments to the Urban Develop- ment Committee because we are very interested in this Plan. The points we feel are important; (1) the Cedar/Larch Corridor is an important bridge between our neighborhood and downtown. (2) The Cedar Street Corridor is an important pedestrian linkage between our neighborhood and downtown. (3) Our area is not a doormat and we want to see land uses contribute to the vitality of the area. (4) Finally, our longstanding concern of the preservation of housing. We will hold a public information meeting October 27 at Foster Community Ce►iter, 7 p.m. to near a presentation dy Planning staff and invite those wno will be affected by the Plan. Thanks. CINDY EBY. At the subcommittee and Board meeting the general feeling was not to demolish any low income housing without replacing it before demolition. You cannot separate the issue of low income housing from these projects Decause it is mandated in Public Act 344 that you must study the availability of low income housing as a part of each of these Plans. We as residents also have the. right to speak on that issue. If we look at the performance of the Mayor' s task force on housing we will see nothing; no meetings, no members, in a year and one-half. So let us begin planning these projects. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Comments from the Audience: CHRIS CAMPBELL, Vice President of Recyclers of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties , regarding Act-32-88, Aurelius Road Recyclers. The Recyclers is primarily a voluntary non-profit corporation to provide recycling opportunities in this area. We have grown since we formed six years ago and have built a Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 Page 5 pole barn on County property, leased to the Recyclers. We use that for handling and processing materials. Recently we have located a paper baler to allow us to sell bailed paper at a significantly increased price. It will also allow us to bail plastic milk jugs which we get in enormous volume. To do this we need to have access to the west side of our building, closest to Aurelius Road. We want this easement solely for the purpose of getting large tractor/trailer rigs to the west door of our building. The current layout would not allow that without blocking traffic on Aurelius Road. We own 27 foot semi trailers that we unload at the other end of the building. We have a gate off the service drive. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for approval of the minutes of September 20, 1988 and Mr. Barnhart supported. Mr. Morgan pointed out that on page 13 under Act-35-88 the words vacate "the alley to the west of" 201 North Washington Square should be inserted. APPROVED Mr. Barnhart moved for approval of the minutes of October 4, 1988 and fair. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman Z-28-88, North of 1915 East Michigan Avenue B to J The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone the property north of 1915 East Michigan Avenue from "B" Residential to "J" Parking District. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-29-88, 1400 and 1426 Sunset Avenue A and J to I The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone property at 1400 and 1426 Sunset Avenue from "A" Residential and "J" Parking Districts to "I" Heavy Industrial District. I Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 Page 6 Z-30-88, 2200 Block of Midwood Street A to C HELD IN COMMITTEE Z-31-88, Roth Drive/Cedar Street/Brookdale Street G-2 and A to F The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone several properties on the east side of the 6900 block of South Cedar Street, 1250 Roth Drive and 1301 Brookdale Street from "G-2" Wholesale and "A" Residential Districts to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-32-88, 3950 Aurelius Road F to DM-1 The Committee recommends that the request to rezone property at 3950 South Aurelius Road from "F" Commercial to "DM-1" Multiple Residential District be approved. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED LS-17-88, 1737 and 1742 Glenrose Avenue The Committee recommends denial of the lot split request for proeprties at 1737 and 1741 Glenrose Avenue based on the lack of lot death and access to a public street. Mr. Langworthy moved for denial and Mr. Morgan seconded; DENIED Z-27-88, Southeast Corner Larch Street/Lake Lansing Road C to F At the request of the petitioner this matter is TABLED NCU-16-88, 625 Armstrong Road The Committee recommends the request for a substitution of use for a church at 625 Armstrong Road be approved. "`'`� Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 Page 7 NCU-17-88, 3228 North East Street The Committee recommends that this request for a use substitution at 3228 North East Street for a refrigeration service and ice making business be approved subject to three conditions: 1. A petition to rezone the vacant parking area east of the building to "F" Commercial District be filed by the applicant within thirty (30) days of occupancy of the site. 2. A landscape, screening and buffering plan be approved by the Planning Division prior to occupancy of the site and implemented within a reasonable . time. 3. All other Code requirements, including the provision in the Zoning Code prohibiting outside storage in the "F" District, are met. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED The Zoning and Ordinance Committee will meet next on November 9 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Rose Killips , Chairman Capitol Commons Expanded Area Draft Plan was presented by Eleanor Love and some discussion held; HELD IN COMMITTEE Act-17-88, 620 South Pennsylvania Avenue at Larned--Land Purchase The Committee recommends that the request to purchase the property at 620 South Pennsylvania Avenue to reconstruct the five point intersection be acquired, with three stipulations: 1. The old street and on site parking area pavements be removed with topsoil being placed and suitable public right-of-way, landscaping be provided by the City. 2. The extension of the paved driveway for 700 South Pennsylvania Avenue be constructed by the City as part of the project cost. 3. The City quit claim deed to the appropriate adjacent property owner the excess land lying beyond the 66 foot right-of-way requirements for the realignment of Larned Street. Mrs. Killips so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 Page 8 Act-32-88, Aurelius Road Recyclers The Committee recommends approval of the request to use a portion of City property as access to their facility located on the Ingham County Road Commis- sion site to the north be granted subject to three stipulations: 1. Approval by the City Attorney's office of a legal description for the easement provided by the Recyclers. 2. A written lease agreement between the Recyclers and City- of Lansing as approved by the City Attorney' s office. 3. Improvement of the existing circular drive and the newly created driveway entrance into the Recyclers site per the requirements and satisfaction of the Public Service Department. Mrs. Killips moved for approval and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED -• Act-33-88, Summit, May and Saginaw Streets The Committee recommends that the request to vacate streets which border the Motor Wheel property on Saginaw Street be vacated as proposed with the property conveyed to the adjacent property owners as required by law and those sections of right-of-way eligible for sale conveyed to the adjacent property owner for a nominal fee. The vacation should be made subject to the four conditions in the Urban Development Committee report. Mrs. Killips so moved, seconded by Mr. Barnhart; APPROVED Act-34-88, David Street at Porter Park The Urban Development Committee recommends that the request to obtain an easement for an existing fence which borders the Board's fly ash pits be entered into between the City and Board of Water and Light to permit retention of the existing fence in Porter Park, allowing two feet to the south for maintenance purposes. Further, the Board of Water and Light enter into an easement agreement with the City to obtain use of the eastern portion of the lime retention pond along Aurelius Road for park purposes. Mrs. Killips moved for approval and Mr. Barnhart seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes October 18, 1988 Page 9 Act-36-88, 1103 West Ottawa Street The Committee recommends. that the west 28.5 feet of the property at 1103 West Ottawa Street be sold to the applicant with three conditions listed in the Urban Development Committee report. Mrs. Killips so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-46-88, Washtenaw at Grand Avenue--Grand Office Tower The Committee recommends that a permanent easement to allow for construction of the Grand Office Tower and development of the river frontage be granted- - for the entire parcel of Washtenaw Street between the Grand River and Grand Avenue. Further, that a full width easement for Wahtenaw Street east of Grand Avenue be approved for development of a pedestrian prominade and construc- tion of the Grand Tower. Mrs. Killips moved for approval and Mr. Barnhart supported; APPROVED Mr. Wright stated: I hope that parking can be created for this in the downtown area. Mr. Spackman responded; currently a study is being done to look at parking in the entire downtown area. They have contracted with Barton Ashman out of St. Louis, Missouri to do the study. Results will give some insight into where we might look for, and 'now much, parking we need and what kind of funding we need. The Urban Development Committee will meet next November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Mr. Spackman reported that Mr. Foulds is attending an Economic Development Committee seminar in Chicago for three days, which may bring new insights for the downtown area. Communications: Reports were submitted to the Board on cases NCU-16-88 and NCU-17-88 Adjournment: The regular meeting of the Lansing Planning Board was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. . � Respectfully submitted, JamtNR'Fou ds, Director Lansing Planning Division Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall October 4, 1988 Floyd Wright, Board Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langwortny, Wieland, Wright Staff in Attendance: Foulds , Spackman, Acheson, Coscarelli Approval of Agenda: A public hearing for LS-17-88, 1737/41 Glenrose Avenue should be added to the public hearings . -Action wi-ll be taken by the Zoning and Ordinance Committee on Z-33-88. No action will be taken on the minutes of September 20. APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS: The seven items were presented by Jim Spackman and Bill Acheson. Z-28-88, North of 1915 East Michigan Avenue B to J ROBERT SEPETER, 7310 West Mt. Hope Avenue, petitioner. We asked City Council about a year ago to vacate the alley. We owned on three sides of it. When I bought the property the back parking area was existing, nonconforming and a mess. We want to own a nice place. I want to get as much parking as possible on my own because there isn't any. I asked the Planning Department if there were any plans to put in a parking lot behind our block of commercial properties, as had been done to the east and west because I was going to give them mine and they said no. So we asked for alley vacation to use for parking. We understood that if we applied for a zoning change they would grant us the alley and change the parking. We just want to clean it up. We are going to a six foot fence instead of a five foot. A type of fence the kids will stay off of. We cleaned. it up. We are going to line it and put in bumper blocks. ALAN JANSEN, 115 North Clemens. I am in support of what is proposed. We have nad a lot of problem with kids on the garage roof, throwing trasn into yards and getting into the dumpster. A six foot high fence should take care of that problem. Also we would like the dumpster movea away from the property line because it contributes to the overall trash accumulation. Thank you. Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 Page 2 ESTHER CURTIS, 1912 Jerome Street. The fence posts are up to my property line. Today there were cars and their bumpers were right up to my fence. There' s a space between his property and mine and the ditch goes all around the property. I want to know in the winter time will they put the snow over the fences and the thaw will come onto Mrs. Stevens'and Mr. Jansens property, there will be flooding. Mr. Sepeter responded; it will be a six foot fence the full width of my property. The dumpster will be on the northeast corner on the north side of the building in front of the first parking space. There is a 2 2 to 3 2 foot jog in the property line. The reason the retaining wall is behind Mrs. Curtis ' is to get grade. All of the water goes into the city alley and out onto Horton Street. We spent thousands of dollars to build that up. We had to dig underground to get the bottom of the retaining wall to hold, that' s the ditch. If they wish, they can take their fences down and take advantage of the retaining wall . Instead of bringing the retaining wall straight up and having it fall over in five years , we stepped it back an inch of timber, so there is a valley there. If they don't elect to do what we have offered, then we will probably put a plastic barrier and large rocks at the bottom to fill the space. I am a snow plowing contractor and the Credit Union has -' given me permission to pile snow there. The melting snow should go to Horton Street. There will be a wooden fence and bumper blocks and I anticipate nobody backing onto Mrs. Curtis ' property. JANICE WILLIAMS, manager of Medical Credit Union. I like what he is doing and the looks of how the parking area is developing. When we put in our parking lot and paved, the grading was done in order to drain that whole block to Horton. We have some space for snow plowing and it is designed to go to Horton. I would like you to realize this is a commercial parking area that we 've done on our own with the cooperation of the commercial neighbors. The only alternative is to have the City do something behind our property as they have in the 2000 block. We are willing to give what we have back to the City to create more parking. I think it' s in the City's best interest to cooperate with us in order to build up that area. When we put up the fence, we were hoping to dissuade area vandals. Thank you. BRIDGETTE JANSEN, 115 North Clemens. The parking lot is greatly improved. I am extremely pleased with the six foot fence because we have had problems with kids on rooftops and someone may get injured. I wonder if the dumpster will be enclosed and definitely be away from the residential properties. There is a section adjacent to Mooney Oil that looks as though its surface level is lower and we are concerned about drainage to that property and back to ours. Mr. Sepeter stated; I was out there last week in the storm and the water is draining past Mooney to the street. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 Page 3 Z-29-88, 1400/1426 Sunset Avenue A and J to I FREDERICK TORMEN, 3325 Sylvan. TA-2 three houses north of Sunset are owned by stockholders of Barnard Manufacturing. We rent those to our long term employees at a low rate. It is imperative that we have this rezoning for the expansion of our plant. We have about 55 employees and hope to increase that by 50 to 60 percent in the next year. Our employees are educated on the job. The machinery is the best available. We do grinding and lathe work. We manufacture a variety of steel products for Rockwell Steel , Caterpillar, MAC Truck, TRW and the quality of our products are of the utmost. Our employees take pride in the quality product they make. Our expansion will double our size. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-30-88, 2200 Block Midwood Street A to C Mr. Wright asked if it is possible to build a duplex on only 60 feet of frontage. Mr. Spackman answered; it is possible, but we do not have a site plan indicating how he will orient that. STEVE SULSKI , 2223 West Jolly Road. I believe this would be a good use of this property. The land immediately east has remained vacant for several years and is in the process of ownership change. I have offered to purchase some of that. The duplex will be two bedroom and a garage on each side. It will rent for $475 to 500 a month. KATHY WALKER, 2320 Midwood. We are concerned that lot by lot they will be changed from our owner occupied neighborhood. DAN HARTNET, 2400 Midwood. My greatest concern is the traffic congestion as the duplexes keep increasing. The church parks all over the street and it would be high capacity at that intersection. GLENDA BRIM, 1940 West Rundle. I own the vacant lot directly behind his property. My son owns the property directly west. I agree the church parking Sunday and Wednesday is all over the street. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 Page 4 Z-31-88, Roth Drive/South Cedar Street/Brookdale Street G-2 and A to F Mr. Acheson explained that the developer would also like to vacate Brookdale Street (Act-41-88) to incorporate it into the development to the north. LYLE STEPHENS, 1419 Coventry Close, East Lansing. I have asked for rezoning to give a similar zoning to the entire area. The Special Transportation company will eventually move to Aurelius Road and "G-2" Wholesale zoning will not be needed. At 6911 South Cedar and 1301 Brookdale is the only residen- tial property between I-96 and Willoughby Road east of Cedar Street. Everything else is commercial . I own one house and garage on Brookdale. I own approxi- mately an acre and a half on the south side of Brookdale, which is already zoned "F" Commercial . It is about an eight acre- contiguous property. The plan has been to put an office building, however, that is on hold because of all the State employees in the Holiday and Long complexes now possibly being moved downtown; either that or retail . It is the only large piece of property left in that area of Lansing that could be utilized for good development. Brookdale is about 500 feet and only about 200 feet off of Cedar has ever been developed, only to get into the house and garage. _. Roth Drive and Long Boulevard is very dangerous traffic, which will be improved moving down to Brookdale. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-32-88, 3950 Aurelius Road F to DM-1 JEFF POORMAN, 4U00 North Grand River Avenue, representing Edward Solomon, owner of the property. We have been trying to develop the property in commercial or sell it and have been unsuccessful . Recently we developed and sold property to the north to Manhattan Subdivision, who put up some nice condominiums. So we propose to zone this back to "DM-1" to develop owner occupied condos. We originally requested 44 units but as we researched the title, we realized there was a main storm sewer easement through the front of the property. We can probably get 32 units effectively. Thank you for your time. Mr. Acheson added that site plans are available for the Board to look at. STEVE DENNIS, 1901 East Cavanaugh. I own the property next to the vacant lot and the storm sewer runs through the middle of my back yard and with any rain I have a lake back there. I don't see how they are going to build anything and have it drain. When they bulldozed the dirt, they left a berm around my property. I am concerned about the water. Would "DM-1" permit him to build Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 -� Page 5 apartments also ? Having low income apartments is a concern. Mr. Acheson answered; the density he would be allowed to build to is up to 14 units per acre. Mr. Foulds added, we will look at all of those issues to be sure the project can be constructed as proposed. The current zoning on the property would allow much more intense development and subsequently more drainage problems than what is proposed. JOAN HARBIN, own 1904 Rex Street. This gentleman expressed all of my concerns and those shared by all- of my neighbors. Our property on Rex goes down from this lot so we have water in our back yards. Does the petitioner have to come back to -you to change these plans. I am very concerned that multi-dwelling is going up that close to my property on top of the same water table. I am concerned about the value of my property and who will pay for the damage if it does occur. Mr. Foulds suggested; if you would like to leave your names, we can remain in touch with you. RALPH GRANT, 1840 Rex Street. Our lots slope south and east and then down in there there's a rise of about six feet. When they build all this stuff, will they fill that in so water runs our way back to the north? Mr. Poorman responded; there is a storm drain that runs to the front of the property, which there is a question of its adequacy. It is causing us a lot of development problems . In Cavanaugh Road to the south there is a major storm drain, a brand new one built about five years ago by the City and we will use that if necessary. The Robinson Drain is a bad one which goes behind their properties. The City should look into that one. It is possible to drain that property. CRETON CULLIMORE, Chippewa Lake. I was a resident of Lansing for 40 years. On the south side of my property, approximately 165 feet, somebody put fill in there years ago so there is a bank along my property. I have nothing against progress. The Robinson Drain--a guy paid some on an $80,000 ditch digger, put the ditch in, grabbed the money and no one ever saw him again. It has been bad. It was cleaned out once in the 40 years I 've known of. My concern is the right angle on the south side of the property, I own three lots and number 102--that they want 1/3 of--I want a retaining wall or something because that has been filled up to my lot line and I don' t want something sitting and have someone drown on the back property. Thank you for your time. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 -., Page 6 t Z-33-88, 1601/1609 West Mt. Hope Avenue F and J to F CHRIS BERGSTROM, 1111 Michigan Avenue, on behalf of Milford Singer and Company. We have had the opportunity to chat briefly with the Committee and to speak witn neighbors of the shopping center. We addressed the angle parking concern, which will need to be reviewed and approved by your Transportation Engineer. My clients are anxious to proceed with construction. They will improve the roof, repave the parking lot, and improve landscaping and the facade. Contracts have been let and steel has been ordered. Hopefully, we can acquire City approval before the winter season precludes further development. GEORGE LENTZ, 2106 Quentin. Since the present owners purchased that property it has been downhill . Maintenance and snow removal have been downgraded. At the time this was built they had to stay within the confines of the facades of Colonial Village, including the gas station. There are accidents within the parking lot weekly. Thank you. GLENDA BRIM, 1940 West Rundle. I would like to see angle parking retained, it' s much easier than 90" parking. Two-way traffic will increase the accidents. Other than that I would like to see the shopping center expanded. DOLORES LENTZ. This last year the landscaping has not been taken care of, the lawns haven't been mowed. I can't see how we will get in and park and have people trying to angle park with two-way traffic going. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE LS-17-88, 1737/1741 Glenrose Avenue GEORGE LENTZ, 2106 Quentin, petitioner. All of those lots are 282 foot deep. This will cut 100 foot off the back of the two end lots. Owen Street, coming in from Comfort Street, goes down to the west line of this lot. About a year down the road I would like to put a house on it. There is a sewer I can get into, but I don't like the depth of it. There is a sewer in the adjoining lot on Muskegon 42 inches down. I will take that hedgerow out. ELLIE SANCHEZ, 1425 Muskegon Avenue. We were told five years ago that no house could be built there. The depth was over six feet short. Across the street is a junk yard, which is certainly not a good selling point. If we get another house that close, it will be like a subdivision. It seems like these standards are set for a reason, whether safety or sanitary and I wonder what' s going to happen to our neighborhood and my property value. Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 Page 7 LATISLOV MATAZINSKI , 1737 Glenrose. I am willing to split my lot for him. He will take my back one hundred feet. DOLORES LENTZ. Most city lots are 50 foot wide, we would have at least 100. If we should build on it, it would enhance the neighborhood. Thank you. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE There were no further comments from the audience. A recess was taken by the Board. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes--Action postponed. Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman Z-33-88, 1601 and 1609 West Mt. Hope Avenue F and J to F The Committee recommends acceptance of the staff report' s recommendation of approval for the properties at 1601 and 1609 West Mt. Hope Avenue from "F" Commercial and "J" Parking District to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Barnhart supported; APPROVED The next meeting will be October 12 at 8 a.m. in the Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Rose Killips, Chairman The next meeting will be October 13 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. ••i Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 Page 8 Report from Planning Director: Jim Foulds 1) The Pastor ' s Conference of Greater Lansing request for designation of a portion of Allegan Street to be renamed Martin Luther King Drive is being reviewed as to conflicting street names with Tri-county Regional Planning Commission. We will also ask the historical significance on this street. Assuming no conflict exists , we will recommend to Council that we see no objection, but they need to hold a public hearing for all property owners, from Logan to Grand Avenue on Allegan, who may have some feeling because of expense, changing letterheads or business documentation. There is really no planning, technical difficulty or ordinance reason, but maybe because of a practical business reason it is not feasible. The Planning Board recommended that Allegan Street could be renamed Dr. Miartin Luther King Drive. It was , also, the consensus of the Board to preserve what is already established and consider seeking a new street, building or monument to honor Dr. King. 2) Charles Mitchner has resigned from the Planning Board due to his moving away from Lansing. 3) The rezoning on South Cedar Street (Z-12-88) , Mr. Roderick' s property, caused a lot of discussion at the Council and Committee level , as it did here. Mr. Worthington felt there were sufficient votes to pass the entire property to "F" Commercial . He wants staff to work with the developer to come up with a compromise to rezone the southern 2/3 to "F" Commercial and leave the northern 1/3 in "D-1" Professional Office District. A much better site plan was put together by the property owner; more setback and landscaping. Staff will look into the concept of creating an additional zoning district which will allow commercial development, restricted to convenience commercial uses strictly oriented to the neighborhood and tied to a specific site plan. New Business: Riverwalk Plan Presentation Jim Spackman presented a map depicting the river trail , Red Cedar Creek and Grand River showing properties already acquired and those links yet to be acquired for the entire river trail . Communications: From the Eastside Neighborhood Organization regarding 1915 East Michigan (Z-28-88) . Tney felt the petitioner went ahead with his project prior to approval . Planning Board Minutes October 4, 1988 ,s Page 9 a Adjournment: The regular October 4, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully . submitt;ct d, Foulds , Dir or Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall September 20, 1988 Floyd Wright, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with seven members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langworthy, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Absent: Killips Staff in ;attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Spackman, Love, Coscarelli PUBLIC HEARINGS: Expanded Capitol Commons Area--Draft Plan Presented by Eleanor Love The document "Expanded Capitol Commons Neighborhood Development Plan" had been submitted to the Board. The expanded development area boundaries are Kalamazoo Street on the north, Walnut Street on the east, St. Joseph on the south and Butler Boulevard on the west. The expanded citizen district area boundaries are proposed as: the intersection of Logan and Allegan Streets, south along Logan to St. Joseph, east to Walnut Street, north to Kalamazoo Street, west to Pine Street, north to Washtenaw, west to Butler Boulevard, north to Allegan Street, west to beginning. Tne overall development goal of the Expanded Capitol Commons Development Area is to maintain a diversity of uses primarily focused on providing varied office and residential opportunities to a mix of ages, incomes and family sizes with supporting amenities (i .e. , access to adequate park space, community facilities, schools and public transportation) . The Committee examined the existing situation and identified several major strategies aimed at enhancing area assets and addressing area problems. They are: Housing, Circulation and Parking, Economic Development, Community Facilities, Public Service and Urban Design. The Committee also examined the area west of Capitol Commons between :;. Butler and Logan Streets from St. Joseph to Allegan Streets and believe there are a number of projects, such as the Capitol Loop, which impact this area. Having recommendations and plans established to guide development will assist in using resources in an efficient and timely manner. Implementation of the Plan has several components; including area acquisition and relocation plans. Any persons displaced under this plan will be relocated in accord with guidelines set forth in the Uniform Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Act of 1971 as amended. All relocation services will be provided by the Development Division of the Department of Planning and Municipal Development. Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 2 DIANE CLARK, Vice Chairman of the Expanded Capitol Commons Citizen District Council . Our Chairman, Ed Thompson could not be present. The summary of our efforts was accurately stated by Eleanor Love, with the exception of minor amendments from a public information meeting September 8 (copies of meeting - minutes were submitted) . Those items and our responses were included in the packet submitted; some are, (1) Concern about relocation of the elderly. (2) Recommend D-2 zoning of Savoy Court in order to preserve residential character. (3) Consider house moving projects for Logan, Butler, St. Joe, Allegan. (4) A schedule of commitment in dollars for implementation. I propose the City take into serious consideration our recommendations in Appendix five, thereby adopting an ordinance- under Act 344, Blighted Areas Act, incorporating this Council ' s recommendation. The people affected in the five block area have been mentally toyed with -and in -many- ca-ses deprived of - planning anything monetarily substantial pending definite decisions for this area. I sincerely hope a more dedicated and committed effort will be put forth by the City and/or State to provide honest intentions culminated with a time projection for implementation involving this five block area. Let these people know something more concrete and absolute. Tell them they have something or nothing to look forward to. Thank you. BROOKE HEAGERTY, member of the Expanded Capitol Commons Citizen District Council (submitted a letter of her statement) . I wish to speak against these recommendations , particularly, the Logan/Butler area. The overall development goal of the Logan/Butler area is to maintain residential use of the neighbor- hood, insure the provision of decent, affordable, safe and sanitary housing to primarily low income and elderly residents. The Committee's recommendations for that area do not support the stated overall land use goal agreed upon by the Committee. A survey done by the City last year indicates 65% of the neighborhood people are low income. Fifty percent make less than $10,000 a year. Even a conservative estimate would reveal that this means 90 to 100 - households would need subsidized housing. Given current Capitol Commons - rents, most residents would not be able to afford the housing unless it was subsidized. The survey indicates 69% of the residents want to stay in the neighborhood. I object to the Committee's recommendation for the extensive destruction of low income housing. There is a shortage of decent, affordable housing in -:= Lansing. Many blame the people who live there for the deterioration of the ---. homes , but most of the property is owned by absentee landlords and many do not keep up their property. This proposed demolition, coupled with no replacement housing and no guaranteed access to the residential development proposed, comes at the same time that across town the Cedar/Larch Citizen District Council is proposing the demolition of more low income housing on the east side. The experience of cities across the country indicates that large scale demolition exacerbates--it does not Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 3 improve a community' s low income housing problem. There are alternatives. If the City and the Committee members are concerned about providing decent housing, why not concentrate on fixing up the housing in the Logan/Butler area instead of tearing it down. If they are concerned about providing decent housing for neighborhood residents, why not recommend construction of housing residents can afford rather than limit the number to 34 units. There are a myriad of solutions; such as, housing cooperatives, housing trusts , rent stabilization measures and formulation of citywide housing policies to insure the interests of the entire community are represented in a fair and equitable manner. Finally, Lansing' s housing problems are not going to go away. Decent housing -is a right for al-1 citizens in our community and must be given its rightful priority on the community agenda. Thank you. SUSAN EBY, 130 Island Avenue, owner of 25 housing units which I am renovating, similar to houses in this neighborhood, as they were built around the turn of the century. I request you reconsider the recommendations made for the Logan/Butler area. I understand this Plan does not legally affect this area, but nevertheless it has a dramatic negative affect to have it in place. By continuing to call for new housing development in the area, you do two negative things; (1) you continue to give people the hope that some government project will buy tnem out when really the money is not there to do that. (2) You eliminate the possibility that MSHDA money can be used in the area. There' s new MSHDA money availaole at 7 percent that could be a possibility for renovating those houses. But MSHDA will not loan the money as long as the Plan says there will be new development in that area. The same problem exists with the area slated for future state use. So with this Plan you are creating a situation where the houses will have to be torn down, and at a cost of probably $2 to $3 million. I consider that a waste of my tax - dollars. If there was a fix-up plan on the books, you would get home owners to invest in their own property. I ask that you amend this Plan to make that a possibility. RICHARD PRANGLEY, 501 West Lenawee. I disagree with the Citizen District Council Plan. I don't think vacating the 500 block of West Lenawee will be feasible and will not solve the parking problems anyway. I am concerned about the owner of the house, she 's 86 years old, blind and deaf and paid 30 years of taxes. I don't want anything to happen to her. Lenawee has come a long way in the last two years. There is still a lot of work, but it takes time. FRED SANBORN, 4355 Morris Road, Webberville, owner of six of the eight houses �� on Savoy Court. We bought those houses with the thought of restoring them Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 4 back to the era in which they were built. We think the change in zoning to D-2 amounts to a taking from us in that the value of the property will inevitably change. The value of that zoning, because of its density, will inevitably show up on your tax rolls. Staff recommended the parking lot adjacent to Savoy Court be changed from J to D-1 (map 17) . That is contrary to the intent of the Plan. I agree with staff. We have tried to buy land from the Lansing School District to add parking to the Court and have been turned away. The parcel envisioned to be purchased, on Walnut Street, and added to Savoy Court is really not as satisfactory as the School District property. People have let underbrush grow up, erected fences and put available debris in the way of anyone cutting through Savoy Court. The bulldozer approach in the Logan/Butler area is not necessary. I think economics are there to restore those houses and attract and maintain low income housing in those structures through state programs and others. A liveable environment, not a high rise complex, could exist there. I underscore the Vice Chairman's viewpoint on frustration without an implemen- tation plan. The State of Michigan and Lansing School District, who are part of the problem, are not here, and I think they should take some responsibility for rehabilitating those neighborhoods, because in large measure they have been the cause of deterioration. The Plan addresses a park and there obviously isn' t any room for a park in that area. The Capitol Commons land mass and/or the two blocks referenced by the State of Michigan are perfect sites for a park for local residents. Thank you very much. LIZ FOSTER, Director of Community Service and Referral Center, 422 South Washington, a day center for homeless individuals and low income families in need of housing. I have seen an increase in the number of families in search of a one and two bedroom family unit. My concern isn't with the housing issue, as with the fallacy that the improvement of the downtown area is going to improve the economy for these people. Unfortunately, the type of jobs to be developed along with the economic revitalization of Lansing are going to be low service, labor intensive type jobs. These are notorious for paying minimum wage and providing less than 40 hours a week. We are simply creating a larger dichotomy between low income and working poor individuals and the middle class and in the long run that serves Lansing no good purpose. PAUL EMERY, 827 North Capitol Avenue. Do you know how much low income housing will be taken out if these plans are implemented? Ms . Love responded; in the blocks of Kalamazoo, St. Joe, Butler and Logan there 84 residential structures which would be acquired as a result of this Plan and 177 units put back. In the six blocks to the east, the major focus of the Plan, we are proposing only nine units in severe condition. Mr. Emery continued; when you take the larger area into consideration, you are losing structures and the low income housing units will not be replaced. Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 5 You don't seem to know what impact this is going to have on the low income market. It seems you should make sure you don't take out more than you put back. The people involved cannot do it for themselves. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, 301 Allen Street. The real recommendations are just for a couple of blocks along Chestnut and Pine. A large part of the report, however, is the Appendix, which is where a lot of recommendations about the Butler/Logan area are being made. I wonder if you could revise the Appendix; even though it' s not legal , it will carry a lot of weight in the public process. The general direction of the Plan appears to recommend actions which will support revitalization of the downtown area. I agree. I disagree with the presumption that you cannot have low income people and revitalization at the same time. If this Plan is adopted, many area residents will be - homeless because there is not enough vacant and affordable housing to absorb the displaced people. I urge you to take into account all housing stock being lost in this city. Since 1981 the east side has lost over 160 units. The Cedar/Larch Plan advocates further housing demolition and displacement of over 100 people. Whether you demolish all or some of these units, the city will need an adequate relocation plan. Thank you. TERRY STEWART , 1020 West Michigan Avenue. I live in one of those nine units referred to. I have never considered it a unit, I have considered it a home. I believe we are going to be a victim of the Loop/Logan project. We ask when will the project begin? When will we be displaced? I would think when you displace someone from their "unit" it is only fair to tell them when and how mucn money is involved. The vagueness is frustrating. I ask that this information be made available to us in detail . i EUGENE G. WANGER, owner of 524 South Walnut, where I work. When I bought - this, I also bought the property that backs up on Savoy Court to protect my office and its future usefulness. I believed it was the natural area for office expansion. Almost the whole block is zoned D-1 , which is appropriate. In this Plan you intend it for D-2. That would make me a nonconforming use. On Walnut, the main connection between the highway and State Capitol , is a thoroughfare that will get busier. The recommendation by the Citizen District Council does not go far enough because it leaves that parcel which backs up = to my office in this new D-2 category. This prevents future development of _ either parcel . The cost of conversion is very high. Secondly, there is a lack of adequate parking even if you could convert the structure itself. Third, residential and office tenants in the same building are frequently incompatible. I ask you to think carefully if the D-2 district will enhance the environment? This proposed D-2 zoning is inconsistent with one of the goals in the draft Plan itself--on page 20 under proposals, "support through available economic development programs establishment of new and expansion of existing office uses in this area. " D-2 does exactly the opposite. Thank you. Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 6 WILLIE FULLER, 8292 West Saginaw, member of Capitol Commons District. People are not really listening to the proposal . CARRIE BROWN, 319 South Logan, I am concerned the Capitol Loop project is taking over 65 homes away. Thank you. JAMES DAVIS, 707 West Kalamazoo Street. I work in downtown and am happy to De part of the economic life of Lansing. I would like to speak against the plans of the Committee. Even nine houses are critical to the City. I object to the idea that we can parcel up the city and deal with this six block area as if it were in a social vacuum from downtown. Next we' ll deal with the east section, and once we have the -i-dea- in-jected into the planning process, then tackle the west side. I think it' s a dis-information campaign waged by the City. The point of this project as I see it is to complete a process that's underway already. The longer clear information about the downtown area is neld off, the lower property values will be. :f> CINDY EBY, 1120 West Michigan Avenue. I would like to draw your attention to wnat we are addressing, the demolition of low income housing. I realize you are only addressing a small portion of that issue, but I hope you will apply my comments to the whole issue. I oppose the Expanded Capitol Commons Neighborhood Development Plan recommendations for several reasons. First and most important is the loss of low income housing in Lansing. We have a housing shortage now. The solution to all of our downtown problems has been demolition. City officials seem unaware of this growing problem. The second objection is the instability this action will bring to other currently unaffected neighborhoods. Residents on the west side of Logan have expressed - what the next revitalization will bring to the area. Revitalization means to "restore vitality, to impart new life or vigor," not to kill or remove; to replace rather than repair. How can we expect homeowners to develop a commitment to our community when our community will not guarantee the stability anyone would reasonably expect. Thirdly, I object to these recommendations because they promote disposal rather than conservation. What will we replace these homes with? What will Capitol Commons be in thirty years? We must learn to value and preserve what we have for both cultural and economic reasons. Luring middle class entertainments into downtown, attracting the -- right residents, is contrary to my basic concepts of economics. I always thought as the population grew, business followed to provide the services as needed. Why didn't we just encourage businesses that would have served the existing population. Thank you. MICHAEL WILLIAMS, 505 West Lenawee, one you plan to demolish. The demolition of houses has come from one- issue, the school people need parking. There is a parking lot already in the second block that should be left a parking lot Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 7 and add 110 spaces to the area. Mine and eight other houses will be demolished to add 120 spaces. The thing to do would be to put our houses on the rehab list and for parking put six levels of parking on the lot. You will destroy a couple of old people who can 't stand the stress of putting them out of their homes of 40 years. We can rehab houses and go up with your parking. Mr. Foulds informed the audience; the Urban Development Committee of the Planning Board will review this at their next meeting on October 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room and you are welcome to attend. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Comments from the Audience: Z-17-88: NEVA I. BROWN, 110 West Jolly Road--Wants the entire area to remain "C" zoning. Z-22-88: KATE YOUNG, ENO - Decided not to take an official position on this case. Z-27-88: JAY GUPTA. The person who spoke in opposition to my request at Larch/Lake Lansing Road only has a personal revenge with the previous owner. A recess was taken by the Board. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Mitchner moved to approve the minutes of September 7, 1988 and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman P-3-87, Libbie Subdivision #2 Final Plat Mr. Langworthy moved for recertification of the final plat of Libbie Subdivision #2, which was given approval in April and the state asked for recertification for date clarification. The motion was supported by Mr. Mitchner; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 _ Page 8 SLU-7-88, 501 East Mt. Hope Avenue The Committee recommends approval of the location of a 12 foot by 24 foot telephone equipment building at the northwest corner of Lenore and Pattengill Avenues subject to the eight stipulations stated in their report of September 14, 1988. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-19-88, 501/521 East Mt. Hope Avenue C to J The Committee recommends that the request to rezone properties east at 501 and 521 East Mt. Hope Avenue east of the Mount Hope Methodist Church from "C" Residential to "J" Parking District be approved. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED y. Z-20-88, 516/522/524 Liberty Street and Vacant Land C and H to F The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone properties at 516, - 522 and 524 Liberty Street and a vacant parcel at the southwest corner of Larch and Liberty Street from "C" Residential and "H" Light Industrial Districts to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED Z-21-88, Pompton Circle, Warwick Drive, South Logan A/J to F and J The Committee recommends denial of the petition to rezone properties at 1209 Pompton Circle, 1125 Warwick Drive and 3706 South Logan Street from "A" Residential , "F" Commercial and "J" Parking , Districts to "F" Commercial District, containing approximately 12,870 square feet to expand the existing Burger King restaurant and provide additional parking. Mr. Langworthy moved for denial and Mr. Mitchner seconded; DENIED Z-22-88, 2615 and 2617 East Michigan Avenue A to J The Committee recommends that the request to rezone a 40 foot by 42 foot piece of land north of 2615 East Michigan Avenue from "A" Residential to "J" Parking District be approved. - Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 9 'i Z-23-88, Bardaville Plaza and Plaza Drive D-1 to F The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends the property located at the southwest corner of Bardaville Plaza and Plaza Drive be rezoned from "D-1" Professional Office District to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED PRD-1-88, Southwest Corner Cavanaugh and Lowcroft The Committee recommends the Planned Residential Development proposed for property located on the southwest corner of Cavanaugh Road and Lowcroft Avenue be approved subject to the three conditions stated in their September 14, 1988 report. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED Z-15-88, 1120 West Washtenaw Street B to C The Committee recommends the request to rezone 1120 West Washtenaw from "B" Residential to "C" Residential District be approved. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED Z-17-88, 110 West Jolly Road A and C to DM-2 The Committee recommends denial of a petition to rezone property at 110 West Jolly Road northeast corner of Stafford and Jolly) from "A" and "C" Residential Districts to "DM-2" Residential District. At the Committee meeting the petitioner was offered "C" Residential over the entire site and he stated he would rather have it denied. Mr. Langworthy moved for denial and Mrs. Horne supported; DENIED Z-4-88, 5400 Block South Waverly Road A to DM-1 The Committee recommends denial of the request to rezone property on the west side of the 5400 block of South Waverly Road from "A" Residential to "DM-1" Residential District to construct a mobile home park. The recommended denial is for the following reasons: 1. The "DM-1" Residential District allows residential densities of 11.4 to 19.8 dwelling units per acre. The Master Plan designates this property primarily for 0 to 7 dwelling units per acre. Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 10 2. The Master Plan orients the more intensive residential and commercial land uses toward the intersection of Jolly and Waverly Roads. This proposal would be an expansion of the more intense designation to the south in opposition to the Master Plan. 3. The addition of another multi-family district could allow for over concen- tration of mobile home park development in the southwest quarter of the City. Mr. Langworthy moved for the denial and Mr. Morgan seconded; DENIED SLU-3-88, Waverly Road Mobile Home Park The Committee recommends denial of the request for a special land use permit to allow development of a mobile home park consisting of approximately 300 lots. The recommended denial is for the following reasons: 1. The traffic flow on Waverly Road is presently operating less than desirable and any additional development in this area will further compound the problem at this time. 2. The mobile home park would virtually change the type of residential character by over concentration of mobile home parks in the surrounding area and in this section of the City of Lansing. 3. The proposed mobile home park is not consistent with the Southwest Area Comprenensive Plan. A. The proposed location is generally designated for "low density" residen- tial development. Mobile home parks fit more appropriately in the "moderate density" residential designation. B. The orientation of the more intensive multi-family and commercial land uses is toward the north around the intersection of Jolly and Waverly _ Roads. The site in question does not have this orientation. 4. The higher density, as reflected in the proposed mobile home community development, would result in significant traffic volumes and add to the - negative impacts of the current C and D levels of service on Waverly - Road. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; DENIED �f Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 11 Z-24-88, 845 East Mt. Hope Avenue B to D-1 The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends the property at 845 East Mt. Hope Avenue be rezoned from "B" Residential to "D-1" Professional Office District. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED by a 6 yeas , 1 nays vote. Z-25-88, 7000 South Cedar Street A to F The Committee recommends approval of a request to rezone properties at 7026, 7028 and 7032 South Cedar Street from "A" Residential District to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-27-88, Southeast corner Larch Street/Lake Lansing Road C to F This item, for further consideration, will be HELD IN COMMITTEE SLU-8-88, 321 West Holmes Road--Church Expansion The Committee recommends that the request for a special land use permit to allow South Church of the Nazarene church activities at 321 West Holmes Road be approved subject to two conditions: 1. That a site plan showing screening and buffering along the east property - line be submitted and approved by the Planning Division. 2. That no change occur to the residential character of the dwelling. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED NCU-15-88, 202/2022 Horton Street - The Committee recommends the Board grant the request for Class "A" nonconforming status on property at 202 and 2022 Horton Street. This recommendation is subject to all improvements including a third parking space being completed on or before June 1, 1989. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED The next Committee meeting will be October 12, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1938 Page 12 Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland, Vice Chairman At the September 15 meeting of the Committee the election of officers was held. The results are; Rose Killips will preside as the Chairman and Alice Wieland will act as Vice Chairman. Act-55-86, North East Street Right-of-way The Committee recommends that the request to vacate the portion of North East Street extending south from Shiawassee Street be vacated as proposed. The City has no reason to retain the property and only utility easements are required. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-29-87, Railroad Right-of-way/Riverbank Property The Committee recommends pursuit of this rail spur property while holding the current owner liable for any necessary clean up of the land. A swap should be sought for the westerly portion in order to attain river frontage. The Committee found that the three considerations; Act-29-87, Act-51-87 and Act-64-87, offered by Conrail , Department of Natural Resources and the City seek access to Grand Woods Park. Each parcel has a unique place along the river which will fit together in making a major extension of the River Trail . Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-51-87, Kaplan Street Parcel - - The Committee recommends an easement be sought with the current property owners. Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-64-87, Riverbank Property West of Waverly Road The Committee recommends that the necessary steps be allowed to seek and obtain necessary easements. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 13 Act-28-88, North East Street, Grand River to Porter The Urban Development Committee recommends vacating the strip of North East Street between Porter Street and Grand River Avenue while maintaining full width easements for rail line and utility use. Prior to recording the vacation order, it is also recommended that the City provide an accurate survey of the portion of right-of-way to be vacated. Mrs. Wieland moved for approval of the vacation and Mr. Barnhart supported; APPROVED Act-35-88, 201 North Washington--Victor Center The Committee recommends that the request to vacate -the alley to the west of 201 North Washington Square be approved. Consideration is also made for the five foot portion of the Washington Mall to be re-dedicated. Prior to the sale of the alley, an easement should be granted to Michigan Bell Telephone Company for loading dock access; then subject to a license for the fire escape of the Samuel D. Ingham Building and the return of the 5 foot by 132 .� foot portion to the dedicated right-of-way is recommended. Mrs . Wieland moved for approval and Mr. Barnhart seconded; APPROVED Act-37-88, Cavanaugh at Kendon Park--Vacate Alley The Committee recommends that the City retain the alley at Kendon Park and Cavanaugh Road and its jurisdiction be transferred to the Parks Department for future use at Kendon Park. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-44-88, Waverly Meadows Retention Pond The Committee recommends that the request for the City to take Outlot "A" retention pond in Waverly Meadows Subdivision and pay back taxes be denied. The City should refuse acceptance until such time as the improvements are made in accord with Public Service Department requirements and the tax liability be removed by the donating party. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mr. Barnhart seconded; DENIED The next meeting of the Urban Development Committee is scheduled for .j . October 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Planning Board Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 14 •i Report from the Planning Director: Jim Foulds The Division Director reported that the Toledo trip was very enjoyable. Board Member Comments: Mr. Wright reported; on the Toledo trip two Councilmembers mentioned Raymond Drive in north Lansing. We had voted to vacate a portion of Raymond Drive because property owners on the west had purchased property on the east side. I was told that our action sealed off the property owner north of that point. When I looked at it, it appeared he does have access from a different route. Mr- . -Foul-ds responded; this property is by North Grand River. The Board and Council did vacate a parcel on the end of Raymond Drive to facilitate two things; (1) removal of truck traffic from Raymond Drive residences , and (2) allow the sale and expansion of non-residential uses on the east side of Raymond Drive. The City has intended to eventually vacate and close Raymond to all non-residential traffic with the exception of the one non-residential having only Raymond Drive as access. We did not notify Capital Bedding when ``- the vacation took place. When they applied for a tax abatement they were - notified that the City would close and vacate the property. They now claim they must have been notified but according to the City Attorney we had no legal obligation to do so. Adjournment: - The regular September 20, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully. submitted, es N. FOUIds, irector ansing Planning Division __ WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall September 7, 1988 Floyd Wright, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with eight members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Staff in Attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Coscarelli PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Vern Fountain, Zoning Administrator. Z-24-88, 845 East Mt. Hope Avenue B to D-1 BRUCE WARE, 6201 Worthmore, brother of the Petitioner. We have purchased the property and have an optometrist interested in renting the property for an - ' optometry clinic. There is ample place for parking. The lot would come off of Donora Street and we have a plan for a fence and row of shrubs to the residential behind it. A communication was received from L .W. FITZSIMMONS, M.D. , 901 East Mt. Hope Avenue--I would like to express my complete support. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-25-88, 7026/7028/7032 South Cedar Street A to F DAN I:ORREY, 920 North Fairview, representing Just Burgers, submitted prelim- inary sketches to the Board. We have purchased the subject properties that we will remove to use for commercial . It' s just a drive-through with no customer seating inside. A communication was received from RICHARD PRESTON, Battery Exchange, Rockland Farms, with no objections. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE l Planning Board Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 2 Z-26-88, 3222 South Logan Street H/J and F to F MORRIS STEIN, Stein, Hinkle, Dawe, Wood and Johnson Architects, representing the owners, Frandorson Properties. A rendering was presented for clarification. These are relatively smaller type retail stores with entries on three sides of the building, which will be completely finished with supported canopies. The roof will be a sloped metal matching the existing shopping center. The columns are triangular and of crushed limestone and white cement and lightly sand blasted to pick up the color of the existing building, but more durable. The wall behind the canopy will be all brick and glass. The bank building will screen from Logan Street. We feel it will be a nice addition and blend in with the existing buildings. We will restripe the entire parking- area including to the north so that will be entirely finished and will have new parking lighting. The largest retail suite is approximately 2,000 square feet, although there is potential to combine more than one for a larger tenant, but in general we are looking at the smaller specialty shops with larger tenants in the main building. Thank you. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-27-88, Southeast Corner of Larch/Lake Lansing Road C to F Mr. Langworthy asked if the change in grade was on this property. Mr. Fountain answered; there are two lots involved, the zoning district line is just about where the grade changes. JAY GUPTA. Three lots are already zoned; 11, 12 and 13, only 13 is zoned "C" Residential . Without that lot it would be difficult to develop anything. I propose a small doughnut shop. There will be a counter for patrons. The building itself will be a concrete block building and act as a sound buffer. I am going to be a good neighbor. Mr. Wright asked if there were definite plans for access to the property. Mr. Langworthy asked about parking. Mr. Fountain said the plan was not yet detailed and has not been reviewed by our office. JACK DUDLEY, 611 Woodbury. I have several concerns about retail there. (1) The property itself is in question with my driveway, which was originally designed to go down the property line and I bought the house not knowing this. Between the property line and my house is only 81-, feet. (2) Child safety. (3) Through traffic. There is enough now. (4) Noise; there will be more added. (5) Litter and property upkeep, which is already a problem at that site. (6) Parking on the street. This problem already exists from another retail store. It will be a problem at 8 a.m. (7) Vendor and Planning Board Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 3 customer traffic. I am experiencing them now. (8) I am concerned about my property value going down. (9) I have no guarantees this doughnut shop will stay in business. I can't see it in competition with Quality Dairy. If the doughnut shop goes out of business, I have no control over who comes in there next. If it is 24 hours, that is more traffic and noise. That property is not big enough for any retail outlet. I suggest you go over to Dunkin' Doughnuts on Michigan Avenue at their peak times and see how 'much traffic is there. Thank you. ROBERT PENNELL, 618 Woodbury. I also own 614 Woodbury. I am opposed to this new building going up because of traffic. It is hard to get a left hand turn onto US 27 now. All of the residences are on Woodbury. Thank you very much. WALTER LOAN. My mother and I have owned a store south of the property for approximately 18 years and I feel that any commercial addition would be a help to the area. Since Theio' s and QD have opened up, it has cleaned up this area of town. At one time it was very run down. Thank you. -' REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE SLU-8-88, 321 West Holmes Road--Church Expansion CHUCK IVERSON, 6262 Hilliard Road, representative for Harold DeMott, petitioner. I have nothing to add to the presentation but I will answer any questions. Mr. Morgan asked the status of the addition previously petitioned for. Mr. Iverson answered; a new sanctuary between the church and the house, probably next year. We will not change the structural interior or exterior, so if we decide to sell , it can go back to residential . REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-19-88, 501 and 521 East Mt. Hope Avenue C to J Mr. Langworthy asked if this would satisfy the requirements of the Code or need more parking? Mr. Fountain responded; this will attempt to satisfy the minimum requirements, which were not enough, they use the funeral home. i Q DURWARD RAINSBERGER, 727 Arbor Vitae Drive in Delta Township, part owner of 521 East Mt. Hope. We have other people interested in the property from a Planning Board Minutes September 7, 1988 —,l Page 4 residential standpoint and if it should be zoned for the church and they discover they don't want to go through with the deal , where does that leave my sister and myself as owners? Mr. Foulds clarified; if the property is rezoned by Council , it would be in a "J" Parking classification and be nonconforming; which means you could continue residential , but be limited to reconstruction or future expansion. The tax base would probably not change. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved to approve the minutes of August 16, 1988 and Mr. Barnhart supported; APPROVED ` Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman Z-26-88, 3222 South Logan Street H/F/J to F The Committee recommends approval to rezone the Logan Square Shopping Center at 3222 South Logan Street from "H" Light Industrial , "J" Parking and "F" Commercial Districts to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED The next Committee meeting will be September 14, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland, Chairman, reported the next meeting is scheduled for September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Planning Board Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 5 Report from Planning Director: James Foulds, Division Director 1) Minutes from the July 19, 1988 presentation by Al Knot, City Attorney regarding court decisions on land use takings has been submitted to you. Mr. Barnhart feels that often counsel should be present for the cases. Mr. Langworthy pointed out that when there is a controversial case, we refer it back to staff and they communicate with the legal staff. 2) Our Toledo trip will take place on Friday, the 16th and we hope you can be present. We have arranged for you to see waterfront projects and 'near briefings from Toledo people. 3) The federal court in Cincinnati did uphold our Zoning Ordinance as it deals with adult entertainment. It has been appealed to federal district court and if they push it further, the federal district court in Washington, which would be the final arena of decision. Also the City has in two cases been awarded court fees in the Whitman, adult entertainment, case. 4) There is an excellent seminar entitled "The Role of Retailing and Downtown Revitalization" being put on by the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Retailers ' Association in Livonia on October 28. The speaker is Robert Sprague, a national retailing consultant. The Downtown Merchants ' Association will be sending a contingent. 5) You received a communication from Tony Benavides dealing with the Act 285 review process. Basically, he asks why the City Attorney was not consulted, specifically on the North Lansing Railroad Museum. We deal with all pertinent agencies involved with a case. Certain documents have to be prepared when the Council policy decision is made, that's when the Attorney' s office is involved. We will continue to address them when the City Attorney's office needs to be involved. New Business: Mr. Wright reported a meeting was called tonight by Alfreda Schmidt with neighbors in the Cavanaugh, Lowcroft area to discuss the proposed PRD (Planned Residential Development) that is to be at that site. Emil Winnicker from staff attended that meeting. Planning Board Minutes September 7, 1988 Page 6 Communications: The Expanded Capitol Commons Area Draft Plan was submitted to the Board and will have public hearing at their September 20, 1988 meeting. Adjourment: The regular September 7, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submit ed, I Ja es 7Foulds , D rector La 'nnning Division WC OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD October 11 , 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ralph Griese, Marcus Metoyer, Ernest Fox, Bill Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: William Krejcik STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Ralph Griese. The minutes of the previous meeting, September 13, 1988, were read and approved by a motion from Mr. Downs, seconded by Mr. Metoyer. Motion carried HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Copies of the 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code were distribute to each Board Member for their review. There was a brief discussion concerning the propsed service contract Consumers Power is going to offer to all of its customers for $49.95. How it was going to affect the heating dealers and what the Coalition Against Unfair Utilities Practices was doing about the contract. A' motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Mr. Metoyer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Ra ph W. Goff . Chief Mechanical Inspector RWG/mmr OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD November 8, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: William Krejcik, Ernest Fox, Ralph Griese MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Downs, Marcus Metoyer INSPECTOR PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Krejcik. The minutes of the previous meeting, October 11, 1988, were read and approved by a motion from Mr. Griese, seconded by Mr. Fox. Motion carried. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Secretary gave the members present the index tabs for their 1988 Code books. There was a brief discussion about Consumer's Power Company proposed service contract and how the Coali- tion Against Unfair Utilities Practice is doing with their injunction to stop them. The Board was advised that we were working on Mechanical Code change amendments for the adoption of the 1988 Code. A motion was made by Mr. Griese, seconded by Mr. Krejcik to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, 4�ela GC/. alph W. Goff Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD December 13, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: William Krejcik, Ralph Griese, Marcus Metoyer MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Downs and Ernest Fox STAFF PRESENT: Ralph Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. by Chairman Krejcik. The minutes of the previous meeting, November 8, 1988, were read and approved by a motion form Mr. Griese, seconded by Mr. Metoyer. Motion carried. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Board Members read and unanimously endorced the new fee schedule as presented. Their comment was that they would like to see the resale inspection fee raised even higher. The Board Members then reviewed the proposed Code change amendments. The Members wanted to have the words "or a portion" removed from U.M.C. Section 512. They felt there would be less chance of the Ordinance being misused, they unanimously endorced the amendment changes. A motion was made by Mr. Griese, seconded by Mr. Metoyer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Respectfully " submitted, Ralph W. Goff Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS LANSING CITY CLERK of the JAB! I l 9 38 Am '83 MECHANICAL BOARD BY January 10, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: William Krejcik, Ralph Griese, Marcus Metoyer, Bill Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: Ernest Fox STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Krejcik. The minutes of the previous meeting, December 13, 1988, were read and approved by a motion from Mr. Griese, seconded by Mr. Metoyer. Motion carried. HEARING OF DELEGATES AND INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Chief Mechanical Inspector updated the Board on the activities of the Department for the last year. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, seconded by Mr. Griese to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, alph W. Goff Secretary LANSING PARK BOARD NOTES FROM FEBRUARY 17, 1988 MEETING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Browning, Barry Crown, Randy Doby, Judith Filice, This meeting was held in the loth Floor Council Conference Room. At no time was the complete board gathered. OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Dorland, Lee Ann Foreback DEPARTMENT EVALUATION The Board reviewed the Evauation of the Department of Parks and Recreation. All members present agreed with the evaluation. Further discussion followed regarding a letter which was to accompany the Evauation of the Department to the Mayor's Office. Basically the letter expressed the Board's concern with the effects of budget cutbacks in the Department. Board Members present agreed the letter represented Board feelings. MEMORIAL TO PARK OFFICER JULIE ENGELHARDT The Board briefly discussed the many options for a memorial recognizing Officer Engelhardt. Judy Filice offered to serve on a committee to investigate options. Mr. Doby had to leave at this point and the meeting broke up. Ron Lott arrived after the others had left. No meeting in March, 1988. Unable to get quorum. * PARK BOARD MINUTES April 20, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chuck Browning, Barry Crown, Randy Doby, Judy Filice, George Harlow i OTHERS PRESENT: Sal Vickers, Frisbee Golf; Gary and Dolly Brock, Year Round Golf Inc. , Douglas Finley, City of Lansing APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of February 17, 1988 were approved as printed. FRISBEE GOLF Sal Vickers spoke to the Board regarding his previous request for a frisbee golf course. Grand Woods Park has a very popular course and recently had a successful festival . Mr. Vickers requested the City allow Tecumseh Park to be the site of a frisbee course within Lansing. If the City will simply provide the materials and machine holes for the posts, volunteers will install them. A course would consist of 9 or 18 holes (posts) . The posts need to be 8' tall (5' above ground/3' below ground) . Discussion followed. The Board approved the frisbee course in principle; however, Tecumseh is too close to Grand Woods. Fulton or Sheffield Park may be better choices. The Board left it to the department's discretion to implement as funding is available. ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - CREATE PARK A letter was received from Gene Henry, Senior Warden of St. Michael 's Episcopal Church, expressing interest in creating a park on property owned by the church at Amwood and American Road. The Church has agreed to mow the park. Discussion followed centering on the neighborhood around St. Michael ' s. At the present time that neighborhood is not characterized as being residential , and the remaining open land will likely not be developed for residential uses. A motion was made to approve the concept of city development/neighborhood maintenance on park land owned by the City. However the motion was denied. YEAR ROUND GOLF, INC. Gary and Dolly Brock appeared before the board to explain their proposal to lease park property to erect a golf dome. The property they proposed leasing is known as Parcel D. Park Bord approved the lease of Parcel D for private developbment as presented to the Board on this date on terms to satisfy the City Council and comply with the zoning regulations of Delhi Township. Approved (6-0) RULES TO GOVERN MEDIUM SIZE GOLF OUTINGS Don Ballard, Golf Manager, has developed a policy for handling medium size golf outings for the Board's review. The golf staff would like to provide the maximum opportunity for the casual golfer to participate in the game while allowing for the possibility of group outings. Outings would be scheduled so as not to conflict with departmental events, league play or peak usage times. Park Board Minutes Page (2) April 20, 1988 Basically the policy will 1) limit groups to a maximum of 80; 2) be scheduled weekdays when they would not conflict with league or tournament play; 3) be scheduled Saturday/Sunday after 12 o'clock noon. No outings scheduled on holiday weekends, weekends of city events or weekend of All City Tournament; 4) involve a signed contract; and 5) follow ordinance and work with the golf staff on all outings requesting alcoholic beverages. Barry Crown moved the policy be approved; seconded by Chuck Browning. Motion carried. HORSESHOE CLUB RELOCATING FROM MOORES Peter Stoughton and Doug Finley met with the Horseshoe Club and reviewed various sites for potential relocation of the courts. The Club is currently reviewing the sites. DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION STATUS REPORT The department lost 132 positions due to the reorganization (4 program leaders, 4 maintenance supervisors, 3 supervisors , 1 administrative and 1z clerical positions) . It was requested that Priggoorris Park and Softball Player Fee/Use appear on the next agenda. ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, Douglas inley, Di for Parks & Recreation partment No meeting May 1988. Poor scheduling. Park Board Minutes Page (3) June 29, 1988 PRIGGORRIS PARK PROPERTY During the past month the park has again been cleaned out with eight loads of trash (refrigerators, shingles, etc. ) removed. LPD has cut down on off-road vehicle usage in the park by heaping dirt at entrances and at major off-road vehicle trails. There is some worry over liability in case of an accident and emergency vehicles not being able to enter the park. However at the present time the park is quiet, clean and safe. The Board expressed regret that a 200 acre parcel would be lost since the same principles that apply to Parcel D (being of future recreational use) also apply to Priggoorris. In thirty years a great need may develop for this much acreage and it will be lost. It seems vandals and lawbreakers have taken away the public's right to safe, clean parks with open restrooms, tennis nets, and play equipment. CEMETERY DAMAGE Since the vandalism over Memorial Day weekend when 68 monuments were vandalized, 48 have been lifted back onto their base. These monuments still require sealing and cleaning. The City is not obligated to pay for the repairs but in the past has done so. Of the 4 people arrested, 2 have pleaded guilty and 2 are going to trail. Restitution will be requested during trials and arrangements are being made for the 2 vandals who pleaded guilty to reimburse the City for one half of the vandalism cost. HORSE SHOE COURTS A letter was received from John Decker, President of the Capitol City Horse Shoe Club. The Club had reviewed a list of possible sites for courts and has determined four of the sites would be suitable. These sites were Ranney Park, Davis Park, Gier Park, and Washington Park. Ranney was their top choice. The Horse Shoe Club had built their courts at Moores Park. The Board feels if the City would like the courts moved (a request from the S.C.N.0. had been received earlier requesting the courts be removed from Moores) , the City should bear the cost. The Board recommended this request be approved and funding requested in the FY 90-91 budget. Motion carried. MEETING ADJOURNED Respectfully submitted, y; ir orD etn4nForeback, Senior Secretary * PARK BOARD MINUTES June 29, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: George Harlow, Chuck Browning, Barry Crown, Randy Doby, Judith Filice, Ron Gillum, Ron Lott OTHERS PRESENT: John Lenhard, Golf Services (a.k.a. Pro-Line Sports, Inc. ) ; Douglas Finley, Lee Ann Foreback, City of Lansing CALL TO ORDER: 8:00 p.m. , Potter Park Zoo Office The meeting came to order following a tour of the Feline/Primate House renovation. DISINTERMENTS Ronald Lott moved the following disinterment requests be approved. Seconded by Chuck Browning. Motion carried. Disinterment request from the family of Patricia A. Needham buried January 2, 1988 from Sub 3 of Lot 163 Section 0 of Evergreen Cemetery and to place it in Sub 2 of Lot 194 Section 0 of Evergreen Cemetery. Disinterment request from the family of Carolyn Jane Horiszny buried November 17, 1981 to remove the body from Sub 3 of Lot 132 Section 0 of Evergreen Cemetery and place it in Sub 2 of Lot 237 Section 0 of Evergreen Cemetery. Disinterment request from the family of William J. Campbell, ashes buried February 24, 1982 between Sub 9 and 10 of Lot 96 Section Z of Mt. Hope Cemetery to be placed in Sub 8 of Lot 114 Section Z of Mt. Hope Cemetery. Disinterment request from the family of Marcella Rosa buried May 15, 1967 to remove the body from Sub 1 of Lot 102 Section E of Evergreen Cemetery. After cremation, ashes will be placed in the Memorial Garden at the Unitarian-Universalist Church in East Lansing, Michigan. NORTH LANSING RAILROAD MUSEUM/BURCHARD PARK The North Lansing Railroad Musum has requested permission to locate a display area for railroad cars, a small freight yard crane and a sign in an unimproved portion of Burchard Park. This would be a historic exhibit east of the pedestrian trail, adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. Chuck Browning moved the Board approve the request. Seconded by Barry Crown. Motion carried. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/LETTER FROM MRS. ANDREW RAHE Mrs. Rahe had written a letter commending the conditions at the cemeteries this Memorial Day. The department reorganization had brought some concern as to the quality of maintenance, however, it worked out effectively for 1988. The Board wished to thank Mrs. Rahe for taking the time to express her opinion. Park Board Minutes Page (2) June 29, 1988 SALE OF PARCEL D John Lenhard, Golf Services, spoke to the Board regarding the purchase of Parcel D. Mr. Lenhard is also a real estate broker with an option on the neighboring Michigan State University land. He proposes building a sports-plex on the property complete with entertainment and eateries. He has no objections to deed restrictions except immediately adjacent to the 250' north/south section owned by MSU . Mr. Lenhard would like to purchase the property under the following conditions: 1) Guarantee that no toxic wastes of any kind are buried on this property, and 2) the agreement with the city to supply utilities south of Jolly be finalized. According to Council Policy, sale or disposal of park property is based on it being unsuitable for park development or other public need. If the land is determined to be unsuitable, the land may be considered for sale. Parcel D does not require a vote of the people to be sold as it is not dedicated park land. In the 1980's a concept of privatization of public land emerged. Land could be leased on a long term basis. When the lease expired, the land could be re-leased or it would revert back to the City complete with improvements. Privatization is a separate issue from the sale of the parcel. The possibility of getting restrictions put on a deed was discussed. The problem with a deed restriction is when the property is resold, restrictions tend to weaken and are more easily broken. Chuck Browning moved that bids be entertained to sell this property. The motion was not seconded. Randy Doby moved the City pursue lease proposals for this parcel for the purpose of providing recreational facilities for the citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities and invite proposals. Seconded by Ron Lott. Motion carried. (Gillum/Browning voting no) Questions were raised regarding the wisdom in keeping property that is of no use during a budget crisis. Board members discussed their responsibility to act in the best interest of the present and future citizens of Lansing. In 30 years park land in that area may be desperately needed. Randy Doby moved the City permit the Board to also review all proposals received for this property before a final decision is made. Seconded by Ron Lott. Motion carried. The majority of Board members do not want to sell this property. Mr. Lenhard questioned who would have authority over the Board. He was referred to City Council. SOFTBALL REGISTRATION FEE USAGE Over the past two seasons, $12,000 a year has been collected on player fees for field improvements. The Softball Advisory Board and the Lifetime Sports Manager have worked together on determining necessary improvements. The first projects will take place at Gier Park. A score shed tower between the three fields, score boards and an irrigation system will be installed. No meeting July 1988. Not able to get quorum. * Park Board Minutes August 17, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Barry Crown, Randy Doby, Judy Filice, George Harlow, Ron Lott OTHERS PRESENT: Jack Holmes, Dr. Stringer, Mrs. Detmer, Doug Finley, Lee Ann Foreback CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. , loth Floor, Council Conference Room MINUTES Barry Crown moved the minutes of June 29, 1988 be approved as submitted, seconded by Ron Lott. Motion carried. DISINTERMENTS Ron Lott moved the board approve the following three disinterments, seconded by Randy Doby. Motion carried. Disinterment request from the family of Constantina Petroff buried December 15, 1976 from Sub 4 of Lot 183 Section N of Evergreen Cemetery to be placed in Sub 7 of Lot- 280 Section L of Evergreen Cemetery. Disinterment request from the family of Andon Petroff buried December 5, 1980 from Sub 3 of Lot 183 Section N of Evergreen Cemetery to be placed in Sub 8 of Lot 280 Section L of Evergreen Cemetery. Disinterment request from the family of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Fagan buried September 4, 1985 in Sub 3 of Lot 48 Section L of Mount Hope to be placed in Sub 3 of Lot 41 Section L of Mount Hope Cemetery. CEMETERY PROBLEMS - DR. STRINGER Jack Holmes, Funeral Director of Estes Leadley, introduced Dr. Stringer to the Board. Dr. Stringer has two sons buried in Evergreen Cemetery and had requested to address the board. Dr. Stringer spoke regarding a continuous problem with his shrubs being over- trimmed, certain cemetery staff members being unpleasant to deal with, and the new water spigots. The new spigots are bright orange which he feels is unpleasant, and they are very difficult to turn on and off. Also they are too high. Dr. Stringer is also concerned with the quality of care the cemetery lots are receiving. George Harlow stated the Board was sensitive to Dr. Stringer's concerns, and that most of them had loved ones buried in city cemeteries also. Douglas Finley had met with Dr. Stringer in the past regarding the shrub problems. The bushes were trimmed by department staff once by mistake. This should not have happened since Dr. Stringer had informed the department of his preference to trim the shrubs himself. * Park Board Minutes October 5 , 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chuck Browning, Barry Crown, Judy Filice, George Harlow, Dorothy Kowalski , Ron Lott OTHERS PRESENT: Clara Bratton, Doug Finley, Lee Ann Foreback CALL TO ORDER: 7 : 35 p.m. , Fenner Arboretum, 2020 E . Mt . Hope This meeting is a combination of the September and October meetings . MINUTES Barry Crown moved the minutes of August 17 , 1988 be approved as submitted; seconded by Judy Filice. Motion carried. FOLLOW UP ON CEMETERY PROBLEMS/DR. STRINGER Judy Filice went to Evergreen to investigate the situation. She felt the general appearance was good, however , the bushes were trimmed too much by Dr. Stringer ' s lot. The cemetery water spigots are extremely easy to find, and they weren' t as difficult to operate as she had expected. The "pond" area definitely needs improvement. Perhaps a planting plan could be developed by the Park Design staff including the use of iris and water lillies . A concrete bench in this area could turn it into a meditative spot. A "spruce-up day" such as Fenner Arboretum has may be an idea to investigate also. Judy Filice requested the department work out a a small inexpensive plan to enhance this entrance. SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB/ROBERT VanKIRK Robert VanKirk is the spokesperson for the Lansing Shuffleboard Club. There have been problems with the courts at Moores for some time . The drains have collapsed causing unplayable courts with every rain. The courts were built 30 to 40 years ago and repair of the drains would be as costly as new courts . Even if the courts were repaired, there is still the problem of restrooms . The Moores Park restrooms were destroyed by vandals , and the building was removed. A list of alternate sites (Ranney, Ben Davis , Gier, Marshall , Washington, Frances and Riverfront) was provided for the Club to inspect. Ranney was the top choice of the Club. It ' s convenient to highways , shopping, restrooms , restaurants , parking, etc. Judy Filice moved the request be incorporated into the budget and planning process for the Parks and Recreation Department for the 1989-90 Budget; Dorothy Kowalski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Park Board Minutes Page (2) October 5, 1988 CONTINENTAL CABLE EASEMENT REQUEST - RANNEY PARK Continental Cable has submitted a requested for a temporary easement through Ranney Park to provide cable service to the residents of Friendship Manor. Discussion followed centering on the stipulations of the Ranney will . Barry Crown moved a temporary license across Ranney Park be granted subject to (a) the approval of the City Attorney that the license will not be in denigration to the will of Dr . Ranney which provides the park can only be used for recreational purposes and (b) all costs will be born by Continental Cable and (c) they may be asked in as little as 60 days to remove cable at their expense. Seconded by Chuck Browning. Motion carried. STATUS OF PARCEL D Turney Gratz from the Development Division has been handling proposals for use of this property. It seems the two interested parties may both be able to use the parcel as they are interested in different portions of the property. These discussions are for lease of the property. HANDICAPPER COMMITTEE Chuck Browning was the Park Board' s representative on this committee. This committee centered on making parks accessible with equipment that could be utilized by handicappers . He requested Joan Lenhard, Parks and Recreation ' s Handicapper Coordinator, be invited to give a presenta- tion to the Board at the next meeting. MEETING ATTENDANCE George Harlow, President, spoke to the board regarding the difficulties encountered in obtaining a quorum for Park Board meetings . Discussions have been held on changing the meeting night, but Wednesday night has been supported by members as being the best. He feels board members should make more of an effort to honor their commitment to attend this once a month meeting. GENERAL DISCUSSION Several topics were discussed included the City Market, Riverfest and the Mayor ' s selection of a new director . The Board stated they would miss Doug Finley and were surprised at his decision. They are looking forward to his continued involvement with the department. Doug Finley stated it had been rewarding working with the board as director, but after 15 years , he needs the change and challenge of the zoo position. The next meeting will be November 16 , 1988. * Park Board Minutes November 16,' 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: George Harlow, Chuck Browning, Ron Gillum, Dorothy Kowalski, Ron Lott OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Blair and Alfreda Schmidt of Lansing City Council; Ronald Stonehouse of Development Division; Doug Finley, Lee Ann Foreback, Parks and Recreation; Eathel Davis CALL TO ORDER: 7:40 p.m. , City Hall, Council Conference Room MINUTES Chuck Browning moved the minutes of October 5, 1988 be approved as submitted; seconded by Dorothy Kowalski. Motion carried. PARCEL D The Board received a letter from Mayor McKane asking them to re-evaluate their position on the lease or sale of Parcel D. The Board had approved the leasing for recreation purposes of the property. The Board had first received a proposal from the Brocks regarding this parcel which they approved. Shortly after the board approved the Brocks proposal, John Lenhard contacted the Board regarding purchase of the property for a golf driving range, miniature golf course, and various other uses. The Board did not recommend sale of the property but requested the city entertain proposals for use of this property on a long term lease basis. Ron Stonehouse from the Development Division attended the meeting to explain concerns the Development Division had regarding the lease of the property. The Development Division had prepared the Request for Proposals on this property. Development Division staff is concerned the property will not produce the revenue expected if it is leased. Development has handled long term lease properties for the City on a fixed rent and/or a percentage of the profits. The revenue received on this property is likely to be very low and the estimates on revenue figures prepared by the Brocks appear to be overly optimistic. The sale of the property would give the City revenue dollars; however, the lease guarantees nothing. There is concern that the privitization of the property via a lease would give a new business owner an unfair advantage due to lesser land costs. Also, how does the use of this land relate to the needs of. Lansing residents (the property is in Delhi Township) . The parcel was compared to the Kahres Property and Priggooris Park. Jim Blair questioned how the issue of selling the property had been raised in the first place. After years of no interest in this property, the Brocks had made a proposal to lease the property which was approved by the Park Board. Shortly after the board approved the Brocks request, John Lenhard appeared wanting to purchase this property. Mr. Lenhard owns an option on MSU property adjacent to this site. Doug Finley explained the Brocks had come to him with a proposal which would involve a lease of the property for 20 years. City Council had a budget policy favoring privitization of public land to encourage development of recreation uses. Park Board Minutes Page (2) November 16, 1988 After the Park Board acted on the Brooks request, Alfreda Schmidt received a call from John Lenhard about this property. George Harlow, Board Chairman, tabled the issue. This is a far reaching issue that needs to be studied carefully. He feels this is not the time to rush into a decision just because a developer may be interested in the property . Ron Stonehouse supported that decision because there is no rush from the City's perspective. Chuck Browning expressed concern over the board delaying an issue because interested persons were not in attendance. A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 1988, 7:30 p.m. Council Conference Room, to discuss the issues of Parcel D. Action will be taken at the regularly scheduled meeting in December: RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT/THE GRAND TOWER STATE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING Ron Stonehouse spoke to the Board regarding a State office building called The Grand Tower will be built adjacent to 'the Grand River in the 200 block of South Grand (by Washtenaw) . The developer is offering $100,000 for riverwalk improve- ments. The City would try to obtain grant funds to link the two sides of the river via a pedestrian bridge. The expansion of the riverwalk system would impact the Parks and Recreation Department. Lengthy discussion followed involving Jim Blair, Alfreda Schmidt and the Park Board. The major topic of discussion was on-site parking's visibility from the river. Ron Gillum moved the Board approve the conceptual plan for the state leased building. This plan does not show parking along the river. Seconded by Dorothy Kowalski. Motion carried. RIVER STREET PARK PARKING LOT/MONTHLY PERMIT OPERATION PROPOSAL The Transportation Division had received a request from the Cherry Hill Neighborhood Association via Councilmember Blair to. evaluate operating the River Street Park parking lot as part of the Municipal Parking System. Fees would be charged to monthly parkers. The Parking System would like to lease the parking lot for $5,000 per year for five years. They would maintain the lot during this time. This would give the Parks and Recreation Department funds to eventually remove, grade, and seed this lot. Jim Blair spoke to the Board relating that the Public Service Department is planning on using this area as an overflow for sewer/run-off during rainstorms. This work will void the need to act on the parking lot. The Board did not to act on this requested after receiving this information from Councilmember Blair. AT&T REQUEST FOR EASEMENT AT OAK PARK The City and the Conrail both own portion lfromf lan o the west Conaa In received boundary a nstalled of Oak Park. AT&T had requested an easement their fiber optics cable. However, it has been discovered the property the easement was required on was not Conrail's but the City's. AT&T is now requesting an easement across the City property. This property is located on the very westerly �;,io of nak Park by the fence. " Park Board Minutes Page (3) November 16, 1988 Dorothy Kowalski moved the Board recommend approval of the easement; seconded by Ron Lott. Motion carried. BOARD COMMENTS Chuck Browning felt it was great to see Council representatives at the Park Board meetings. Discussion followed as to the fees implemented without board approval two years ago. Discussion followed on the importance of the Board's role in city government. Meeting adjourned 9:15 p. m. Respectfully submitted, 1 Dough ihley, A i g Director Lee An Foreback, Senior Secretary * LANSING PARK BOARD MINUTES December 14, 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: George Harlow, Chuck Browning, Barry Crown, Judith Filice, Ron Lott OTHERS PRESENT: Doug Finley, City of Lansing CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. , 4th Floor Conference Room APPROVAL OF MINUTES Barry Crown moved the minutes of November 16, 1988 be approved as submitted; seconded by Randy Doby. Motion carried. PARCEL D - SALE VERSUS LONG-TERM LEASE A letter was received from Mayor McKane in November regarding Parcel D and the benefits of leasing versus the sale of the property. George Harlow described the history this parcel. Discussion followed regarding the proposal and the advantages of both selling and leasing the property. Barry Crown moved that the land commonly known as Parcel D, located on Pine Tree Road, be offered for sale at fair market value subject to the reservation that the property will be used for recreational purposes for fifteen years from the date of closing. The deed shall include language that the property revert to the City of Lansing if used for other than recreational purposes. Proceeds from the sale, per City Council policy, will be placed in the Park Land Acquisition and Development account. Further, revenues from the sale of Parcel D shall be equally portioned to (1) neighborhood needs in the four quadrants of the city and to continue renovations to (2) the city market and (3) Potter Park. Seconded by Chuck Browning. Motion carried. RIVER STREET PARKING LOT The Board received a recommendation from the Transportation Division regarding River Street Park. The Transportation Division would like to lease the parking lot. The lease would be for a five year period in the amount of $5,000 annually for the lease to begin approximately July 1, 1989. The lease would terminate in five years from that date, or when construction of the rentention basin planned by Public Service is undertaken, whichever occurs first. The Transportation Division will use this lot for monthly permit parking. Ron Lott moved the Board accept this recommendation; seconded by Barry Crou-n. Motion carried. SELF HELP GARDEN PROJECT A request was received from John Smith, Project Coordinator for the Self Help Garden Project. The group would like to use a site at Risdale Park. Discussion followed. Lansing Park Board Minutes Page (2) December 14, 1988 The Board approved this request with three stipulations. (1) The City is not responsible for any vandalism which occurs to the garden plots; (2) the Self Help Garden Project will be responsible for maintaining the overall appearance of the area utilized for gardens, including those garden plots which are not maintained by the individuals to whom they have been assigned; and (3) the Self Help Garden Project will be responsible for leveling and reseeding the entire garden site if and when the garden project discontinues use of Risdale Park. FIELD RENTAL RATES Doug Finley presented proposed fee changes to the board. The increased fees for private use of the softball and baseball fields initiated in FY 88-89 proved to be prohibitive and resulted in very few rentals by private groups. The negative effect on the community was obvious. The city lost two major tournaments that had previously beer. played in Lansing and several that did not pursue the possibility after receiving notification of what the projected rental costs would total. The new rates being proposed for FY 89-90 are based on the recovery of actual wages paid to maintenance workers involved in preparing the fields for play, the city's portion of FICA paid on those wages, the cost of opening and closing the facility, the cost of park security and the per game facility rental fee. An amount projected to be one half of the total cost will be charged as a deposit. Randy Doby moved the board approve the recommended changes in the field rental rates; seconded by Ron Lott. Motion carried. ADJOURNED - Regular Meeting j Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall January 5, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langworthy, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Absent: Mitchner Staff: Fouids, Fountain, Love, Coscarelli , Stonehouse. Also present are Council President Tony Benavides and Alan Tubbs, Director, Planning and Municipal Development Department PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Eleanor Love and Vern Fountain. Ordinance Amendment; Distance Regulations--Residential Care Facilities i1s. Love reported; the first change is parolees and ex-offenders. The defini- tion relates to residential care facilities having more than six persons :. residing in a foster care facility. The second change relates primarily to each of the residential zoning classifications and would add a third criteria to regulate the distance between residential care facilities which have more than six persons. JUDY GARDI, President Board of Directors, Community Services Referral Center. CSRC is a non-profit human service agency which provides emergency energy assistance, an energy closet and a daytime resource center. I ,iould like to read a letter from Ann Miller, Chairperson of the policy committee for CSRC. This letter stated in part; "you seek to expand the definition to include two additional . . classifications--homeless, ex-offenders and parolees. Classifying the homeless of our city, parolees and ex-offenders who regularly receive supervision, is both unwise and unnecessary. Second, the proposed ordinance change is unduly restrictive in its requirement that residential care facilities De located more than 1500 feet from existing facilities. This would virtually eliminate any opportunity to place a shelter in the near downtown area, which is precisely the area where the need is greatest. Third, the 1,000 foot of living space is too restrictive. Residents of many facilities during the day look for jobs, work and/or get counseling. A minimum living space must consider differing needs. I encourage the city to delete the nomeless from the expanded defintion of residential care facilities. The City should encourage organizations to provide much needed shelter for the area ' s homeless. " Planning Board Minutes January 5, 1988 Page 2 Letters were received from: TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD The Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board objects to the 1500 foot rule being imposed on all facilities regardless of the disability being serve. We feel it would be unrealistic to preclude a foster care home for seven developmentally disabled persons from being established within 1500 feet of a home for another disability, i .e. adult emotionally disturbed or ex-offenders. We believe the city should recognize foster care homes for permanent residents are not a blight and should not be regulated to the point of being impossible to establish. MIKE FARLEY, Forest View Citizens Association; I have an objection but more time for input should be made available to community organizations. KEVIN MC KINNEY, Downtown Neighborhood Organization, conceptual agreement with the proposed amendment. DAVID NEUMEISTER, 5630 South Washington; I am totally opposed to the ordinance change proposed. I am in favor of these people being integrated into the community, but not with these types of restrictions. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds Handouts were made available to the public. The Chairman explained; this public hearing provides an opportunity for citizens to comment on the proposed statement of objectives and the proposed Community Development Block Grant Activities for fiscal year 1988-89. The Draft Statement has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Citizens Participa- tion Plan for the CD Program. Ron Stonehouse, Development Division Director will provide a verbal presentation on the draft statement. RON STONEHOUSE, The draft statement has been prepared, taking into consideration federal statutory and regulatory requirements and needs expressed by citizens during a public hearing held before this Board on November 17, 1987. The Draft Statement consists of four sections: First, the Broad National Objectives Section--which are three; (1) benefit to low and moderate income individuals, (2) activities which aid in the prevention of slums and blight, and (3) eligible CD activities which have a particular urgency for which no other local funds are available. Planning Board Minutes 't January 5, 1988 Page 3 The second area of the Draft Statement is City objectives, of which there are nine, out of the regulations to the CD program, adapted to local use and deal with, again, eliminating blight, benefiting low and moderate income families, energy conservation, job creation and retention, conservation expansion of housing stock, etcetera. The third area deals with proposed activities and use of funds which are proposed allocations to the broad categories of eligible activities under the Block Grant Program. We are estimating a total program that approaches $2,360,000. The entitlement estimate is $1,450,000. Congress adopted an omnibus $600,000,000,000 budget bill for this year in which they reduced the Block Grant Program by 4%, which would reduce our entitlement estimate to $1 ,400,000. We won 't know the exact number until late March or early April . The fourth and last section of this document is a summary of expenditures during the previous program year, from July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1987, showing what dollars were spent on what national and local objectives. Thank you. MARY JAMES, representing Lansing Neighborhood Council , located at 1801 West Main Street in Lansing. Lansing, through the CDBG Program, has been very generous providing us with a part time staff person for the Neighborhood Council , which consists of helping neighborhood organizations, promoting their activities, bringing us together as neighborhood organizations to discuss mutual concerns, to publish a newsletter, to have roundtables with the Mayor and other City officials. You have given us $13,333 last year for a part time staff person. We would appreciate being considered for the staff slot being raised to 35 hours a week. We would appreciate your consideration for this budget that would bring the staff person up to 35 hours a week for a total of $24,180. PRISCILLA HOLMES, 220 Reo Avenue. My concern is that I don't see the priorities reflected for the representatives from each of the Neighborhood Strategy Areas. I don 't see a breakout of designation of funds for the Neighborhood Strategy Areas. Will those priorities be passed on to the Mayor with this recommended budget? Mr. Stonehouse responded; the needs presented at the November 17, 1987 public hearing will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council as part of the process. ALAN TUBBS, Director of Planning and Municipal Development Department. The statement you have before you reflects the allocation of Community Development dollars. We do have a long list of priorities for several neighborhoods in Lansing. Staff will meet with appropriate city people and staff that has worked in that area, including the Code Enforcement Officers, to come up with a plan of action to address those needs and then to meet with the individual Planning Board Minutes ` January 5, 1988 Page 4 neighborhoods. In other words, those activities may require a series of different actions by the City. Most of the identified needs deal with targeted properties within a given neighborhood that were problems . REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Z-45-87 , 800 East St. Joseph C and J to F PETE DU LUCA. The reason we want this addition is problems in the area. In the last seven months we have lost $10,000. In fact two days ago we left a van in the parking lot and the rear door was stolen. We need to have some way of keeping our materials inside, because anything left outside they will take. During the holidays there was a man just loading wood onto his truck. From Saturday night to Monday morning I lost 30 sheets of plywood, 79 pieces of 2x4 and could not prove if this other gentleman stole it. The insurance company said it has to be inside. The gentleman across the street had to put up a twelve foot fence to keep people out. He said he was losing $600 to $700 a week. We have a three alarm system on our shop, but that doesn't work outside. This addition is very important. I went through the neighborhood with a petition and explained the situation and the property owners (eight) signed that they had no objection. Mr. DeLuca also submitted a blueprint for the proposed building. It will not be as high as our present building, only twelve feet high. Our shop is two story; the office upstairs and the workshop downstairs. Jim Foulds: Because of the proximity to I-496 it makes it very attractive to construct advertising signs off of the expressway. Mr. DeLuca: We have one sign advertising Custom Cabinets on the roof; which still can be seen from the Highway--nothing on poles. A phone message was received from HENRY AND KATHARINE LAMBRACHT, for Mother at 805 East St. Joseph, opposed as it does not maintain the residential atmosphere promised. Z-46-87 , 1216/1218 Turner Street H to G-1 The petitioner, Robert Busby, had no comments to make. Communications were received from HENRY RENIGER, 317 East Grand River Avenue. We look forward to the rezoning. This action could lead to regrowth of the Turner Street area. Planning Board Minutes January 5, 1988 Page 5 ALTHA LA POINT for the North Lansing Community Association, who approve and agree with the rezoning. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-47-87, 5420 South Logan Street DM-1 to D-1 RHEA WRIGGLESWORTH, petitioner, Wrigglesworth Real Estate. It is my desire to open an office there. We have re-roofed Eaton IRwplldsbe that paving he been pagrking uite successful . We have re-sided and lot. We plan to do the same with the one on Logan. We have maintained a good reputation and good service. Thank you. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-48-87 , 3125 South Logan Street A to J Mrs. Horne asked if cars would be stored outside. WAYNE WUDYKA, petitioner, responded. It is a ten car maximum; they will be stored in the back portion. 0 traffh c problem te s with S ingresion hop ss adnd have egress vehicles We staying. The site proposes a intend to cut the front portion of the site down. We feel we are improving the traffic situation. This will beEast,lr Grando our Riverpresent Avenue fan1East Lanslity on �ngh Pennsylvania. We have another o which was the original one in Michigan. Mr. Wudyka submitted a site plan. REFERRD TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-49-87 , 2902 South Cedar Street A to F The petitioner, ROBERT CLARK, had no comments. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A recess was taken by the Board. Planning Board Minutes January 5, 1988 Page 6 .. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for approval of the December 15, 1987 minutes as printed and Mrs. Wieland supported; PPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright, Chairman The Committee recommends approval of the proposed Residential Care Facilities Amendment and Mr. Wright so moved; Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED The next meeting of the Committee will be Wednesday, January 13, 1988 in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland, Vice Chairman The Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, January 14, 1988 in the Council Conference Room. Report from Planning Director: 1) The draft Evaluation Report is being submitted to you. I request you review this and consider taking action at your next meeting. 2) Regarding the meeting of January 19, Mr. Nelson' s dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. City Council will recognize Mr. Nelson at their meeting. The regular meeting of the Lansing Planning Board will be held in Circuit Court Room -3, Judge Giddings' court room at the top of the City Hall escalators. 3) Embassy Suites is attempting to acquire financing. So that project is moving forward. Their project in New York is financed and in progress. 4) Staff has completed our Collins Road Master Plan for the Forest View Area, which has been submitted to that citizen committee. Planning Board Minutes January 5, 1988 Page 7 5) Two pending court cases; the Farhat case, 317 North Chestnut;tabli ill meet with the City Attorney and Councilmember Creamer to try new "D-2" Residential /Office District line for the downtown area. When we have agreement in terms of a lawsuit, I will bring it back to the Board. Both Board and Council will have to adopt that line as a matter of policy so actions you take on items currently on the table asking for "D-2" zoning can be appropriately reviewed. 6) Our adult entertainment case, in Circuit Court before Judge Houk, will go back for final decision this year; probably February or March to receive a final injunction on the denial for opening that property. 7) On January 20 in Council Chambers the Capitol Loop proposal , which is from Cedar/Larch Corridor through the downtown area to Logan Street and was a recommendation from the citizens on the City/State Task Force Committee, there will be a public informational meeting to explain objectives and location of that loop system. This will be sponsored jointly by the Lansing Planning Board, Public Service Board, Traffic Board and the Department of Transportation. You are all welcome to attend. It is still unclear if this will serve as the 4 necessary public hearing, or if the individual Boards must hold a public hearing. Board Member Comments: 1) Mr. Barnhart reported that Richard Gaus had indicated interest in returning to service for the Board and he would like to contact him. 2) Mr. Wright moved to excused Mr. Mitchner's absence and Mr. Langworthy APPROVED seconded; Adjournment: The regular January 5 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, n gL.- J me N. Foulds , Director L ing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting a Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , Circuit Court Room #3 Second Floor, City Hall January 19, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. with seven members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langworthy, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Staff: Spackman, Fountain, Coscarelli There are no public hearings this evening. Comments froin Audience: PETE DE LUCA, Z-45-87 petitioner, introduced himself to the Board. BOB CLARK, regarding Z-49-87, representing RC Displays. DICK NELLER, regarding Act-48-87, Edgewood Boulevard Sign in ROW. This is a request by Ramco-Gershenson, Incorporated, which is a Southfield based company. The requested action is to place one "gateway" sign in the public right-of-way near Cedar Street (a site plan was submitted and a photo presented of proposed sign. ) We have been working with RG Displays for some time. The Center would stretch from Amwood to American Road on about 27 acres of land. It has become a requirement of tenants to mark the location of the center. They suDi-5itted a concept which we sent to Johnson, Johnson, Roy, who have come up with three suggestions. This would be a "V" shaped concept. It can hopefully set a marking design for the entire Edgewood Corridor. In the recommendation for 10% minimum for individual business names; I would not oe opposed to 14 to 15% per name, which would basically align it to 1/3 identification of the Corridor and the balance for a support structure. It would be back-lighted and be a pretty massive piece of construction, a maximum of 35 feet, equivalent to a three story structure. The document authorizing this would grant the right to the sign to Ramco- Gershenson. Their interest would be limited to this one portion of the total development area. I think it would be acceptable to them to limit it to three tenant identifications. Planning Board minutes January 19, 1988 Page 2 l BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Mitchner moved for approval of the minutes of January 5, 1988 and Mr. Langworthy supported: APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee Floyd Wright, Chairman Z-39-87, 500 Block East Oakland C to F The Committee recommends that the request to rezone properties on the south side of the 500 block of East Oakland Avenue, 813 and 833 North Larch Street and 818, 900 and 902 North Cedar Street from "C" Residential District to "F" Commercial District be denied as filed. Further 1t is recommended that all of the property included in the petition except the east 165 feet of Lot 25, Assessor' s Plat 7#29, Block 18, Original Plat (813 North Larch Street) be rezoned from "C" Residential to "F" Commercial District, subject to recognizing any easements indicated by responding agencies. The Committee believes rezoning in this manner will allow for development of the site as requested and at the same time maintain compatible land use with the existing residential development. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy seconded; DENIED AS FILED With the exception of the east 165 feet of Lot 25; APPROVED Z-44-87, 3335 JONI 'S CIRCLE A to D-1 The Committee recommends that the property located at 3335 Joni ' s Circle be rezoned from "A" Residential to "D-1" Professional Office District . Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Z-45-87, 800 East St. Joseph Street C/J to F The Committee recommends that the request to rezone property located on the south side of the 800 block of East St. Joseph Street, just east of Hosmer Planning Board Minutes January 19, 1988 Page 3 Street, from "C" Residential and "J" Parking Districts to "F" Commercial District be denied as filed. Instead the Committee recommends the property be rezoned to "E-1" Apartment Shop District subject to approval of a landscape, screening and buffering plan to protect the residential area to the north. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; DENIED AS FILED With the change to "E-1" Apartment Shop District; APPROVED Z-46-87, 1216/1218 Turner Street H to G-1 The Committee recommends approval of the rezoning request for 1216 and 1218 Turner Street from "H" Light Industrial District to "G-1" Business District to allow building development and preserve the historic integrity of the area. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Z-47-87, 5420 South Logan Street DM-1 to D-1 The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone property at 5420 South Logan Street from "DM-1" Residential to "D-1" Professional Office District for conversion into a real estate office and its associated parking. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED Z-48-87, 3125 South Logan Street A to J The Committee recommends approval of rezoning the vacant east 150 feet of 3125 South Logan Street from "A" Residential to "J" Parking District, subject to landscape screening and buffering being implemented at the time development occurs. Mr. Wright moved to approve and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED Z-49-87, 2902 South Cedar Street A to F The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone property at 2902 Soutn Cedar Street from "A" Residential to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes January 19, 1988 - Page 4 The next meeting of the Zoning and Ordinance Committee will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Emly Horne reported. Act-48-87, Edgewood Boulevard, Sign in Right-of-way The Committee recommends approval of the request for a gateway or entrance sign in the median of Edgewood Boulevard at the intersection of South Cedar Street, subject to six conditions: 1. A setback twenty feet (20' ) west from extended east property lines of adjacent parcels north and south of Edgewood on Cedar Street. 2. A preference for the taller designs (number 1 or 3) which are more in keeping with the general scale of development along Cedar Street, with final design approval from the Planning Division. 3. An agreement with the developer on the method of conveyance for construc- tion, maintenance and repair. 4. An agreement with the developer on methods and arrangements for minimizing City liability regarding the identification marker. 5. An agreement limiting individual business recognition to approximately ten percent (10%) of sign face and only with Planning Division approval . 6. An agreement regarding appropriate landscape, screening and buffering to be provided around the site in a plan to be submitted and approved by the Planning Division. Mrs. Horne moved for approval and Mrs. Wieland supported; APPROVED by a 5 yeas, 2 nays vote. Act-60-87, Lincoln Street--Alley Between Garfield and Grant The Committee recommends this alley be vacated; and further that the Real Estate Specialist be directed to contact the property owners and prepare and execute the necessary documents and obtain clear and accurate legal descriptions. So moved by Mrs. Horne, supported by Mrs. Wieland; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes January 19, 1988 Page 5 l Act-61-87, East Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street The Committee recommends the east half of East Street to the ConRail Railroad Corporation be vacated and deeded to ConRail , with reservation of specific riverfront parcels deeded to the City of Lansing. Mrs. Horne so moved and Mrs. Wieland seconded; APPROVED The next Committee meeting will be held Thursday, February 11, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Conference Room. Executive Committee: Planning Division Evaluation Report It is recommended that the report of the Planning Division for the 1987 year, conducted by the Planning Board, be submitted to the Mayor and City Council for adoption. Mr. Langworthy moved for acceptance and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Adjournment: The regular January 19, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J me N. Fould , Director a ing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting LANSI"G CITY CLERK Lansing Planning Board � � 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chamber*R N 10 16 AM Tenth Floor, City Hall February 2, 1988 g —-----_----- The Planning Board Chairman, Merle Barnhart, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langworthy, Morgan, Wieland, Wright. Mr. Mitchnerarrived at 8:45 p.m. Staff: Foulds, Fountain, Ruff, Wynant, Rajendra, Coscarelli PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Vern Fountain, Zoning Administrator, Donna Wynant and Jim Ruff, Senior Planners. Z-43-87, Paulson Property A to G-2 JAMES WINCKLER, 109 West Michigan Avenue, Attorney for MSV Associates and Jerry Frances. This matter was pending before you on a prior request for heavy industrial , which was why it was rejected. The City owns the Paulson Property; this is the "Frances Property. " We seek rezoning in accord with our August 28, 1985 letter of agreement written by Mr. Foulds. It is my client's desire to seek a reasonable use of the property because we believe it has no value whatever as a residential property. We wish to mine the heavy industrial portion of the property. JAY WHITNEY, 901 Bates Street, representing area residents. We were informed by the City Attorney that we should update our 1984 petition to check the signatures to see if the people were still concerned. We gathered 237 signatures in opposition (those papers were presented to the Board) . It seems to me that MSV is only telling the side they want heard. This letter is only a synopsis of that 1985 meeting stating MSV, the residents and the City would do certain things. There was a consensus for an industrial road and in turn would work with MSV for the "H" Heavy Industrial and "G-2" Wholesale zoning. There were some things agreed on by MSV; mainly, (1) They would berm and fence the property to make it safe for the neighborhood. (2) They would allow any testing to check for contamination on that property. (3) They would stay within 300 feet of any residential property line. That City well head is not where the map says it is. It is actually behind the last house on Bates Street. That taken into consideration, the temporary industrial access road should be moved farther to the west. If they were to mine right up to the zoning line, they would be within 125-150 feet of the closest residential boundary line. Thank you. Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 2 ELMA EBRIGHT, 933 East Paulson Street. I am very opposed. We have an extremely high cancer rate for that neighborhood. . When the dump was there, I saw pollutants spill over onto that property and it seems if you dig it up, you will be digging up contamination. LYNNE MARTINEZ, 1118 North Walnut, 20th District Ingham County Commissioner. I would like to speak against this proposal because of concern about contamina- tion in the area. Part of the area being mined is under intensive study by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency. There are administrative orders to clean up part of that site and to do more testing. The real concern about continued mining is what it will do to the flow of water and impact on contamination of that site or City water. I hope you would deny this request. Thank you. The Chairman reported letters were received from: LUCILLE WHITNEY, 901 Bates Street, opposed to the rezoning and concerned that contamination will show up in the City well . - BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT, Gail Peterson, Environmental Engineering, expressed four concerns (on file) . INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, Robert Ceru, Bureau of Environmental Health, requested answers to several questions (on file) . DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Mitchell Adelman, Environmental Response Division, stated study facts and expressed two (2) concerns (letter on file) . REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-50-87, 4000 North Grand River Avenue A and J to H JEFFREY E. POORMAN, Provincial House, 4000 North Grand River Avenue. Our request is to bring the property into conformance with the properties east and west of this property. The building is occupied by three principle tenants; GM has about 90% of the building. We have a computer company called Compu-link, and still have Provincial House offices in the building. Historically this building was owned by Farm Bureau and was rezoned "A" Residential and "J" Parking with the theory that at some point there might be a massive boulevard from the Airport to downtown Lansing. There was no site plan approval in that existing ordinance. GM provides a number of jobs and job training in the community and we have talked to them about expanding educational needs in that building. We also have a computer company that' s talking about expanding; if we do, we will need more building area as well as Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 3 - more parking area. We will have site plan approval before we do any building, including landscaping and setback requirements. The road right-of-way is 120 feet wide. There will be about 240 if we expand it. There is already 60 more feet because of the right-of-way that exists. We have less than 25 feet behind the structure and we share the driveway with the Laundry. We would go forward with parking even if we intended to build upward, which we do not. AL LEBLANC, 2021 Cumberland Road, representing the River Forest Neighborhood Association. The property to the east is not light industrial . I question why you need Light Industrial zoning in order to extend an office building or to create parking. Our Board of Directors voted to oppose this because we think it' s too intense a use to be right across from residential . Letters received from: JEFFRY KUSMIERZ, 2602 Wilson. DENNIS and JUDITH WILLIAMS, 2613 Wilson Avenue. M/M ROBERT THOMPSON, 2526 Wilson. DARLENE MOROFSKY, 4005 N Grand River, all express opposition. JACK SATTERLA, 4015 North Grand River. I do not want to see this changed especially across the road from me. There is already too much noise and air pollution and the traffic is heavy now. I understand they plan a convenience store across the street. I oppose this request because it is not necessary. There is enough traffic already and I don't think there should be any more. Thank you. FAYE SPRAGUE, 2509 Wilson Avenue, read her letter which stated in part; " . . I have noticed an increase in traffic on North Grand River. The assessment of my property value has decrease. I oppose this request, and encourage you to do the same. " AL SCHAIBLE, 2401 Delta River Drive. I am opposed to the zoning change not knowing what light industrial will bring. Soon it would be in my area and will decrease the value of my house. Thank you. __ - SUE KUSMIERZ, 2602 Wilson Avenue. I would like to be on record as in agreement with everyone else opposed. I have two small children and this is - a very nice neighborhood. Thank you. KEVIN RADIGAN, 3915 North Grand River. It appears they have enough parking { now. The roads would be in even worse shape with more traffic. Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 4 MATTHEW GILLENGERTEN, 3013 Benton Boulevard. Accidents and traffic on that road are shocking. There has been no specifics on a buffer zone, which concerns me. I am really opposed to this. Thank you. HELEN LE BLANC , 2021 Cumberland. I share everyone 's concerns plus I am proud to be a resident of Lansing and I care what people think about my community. Lansing is trying very hard to become a convention center and people will fly into the Airport to come downtown and I am concerned about what these people see when they arrive in our city. When the property directly west was rezoned, there were extensive plans with landscaping towards the front, very nicely done. We have no idea what this property will look like. I would like to present a good appearance. Communications were received from: MARIE SCHWAN, 2514 Afton Place, objects because property values will drop. Light industrial will cause noise and the whole neighborhood will deteriorate. DOROTHY RICE, 2214 Delta River Drive, opposed, there is a narrow buffer on the highway and she does not want commercial . MAX E. BADER, 2623 Wilson Avenue, objects, will affect the value of residential property. EDITH ABBOTT, 2512 Wilson--don't need extra traffic and noise. MARGUERITE WAITE, 3007 Benton Boulevard, objects. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Act-63-87, Penny's Building--Kalamazoo/Washington The petitioner, Bernard J. Mayotte, had no comments. - S.W. CHAN, owner of 400 South Washington Avenue. I am concerned about what is happening and what the schedule is. Mr. Ruff responded that if they receive approval , they will be confirming the design with the owners of the property and then will begin work, hopefully stripping the exterior yet this winter. We don 't have a timetable for the interior yet. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 5 Z-1-88, 555 East Mt. Hope Avenue C to J RICHARD GAUS, 3424 Harold Street, representing Bethlehem Lutheran Church, submitted a sketch. I wish to point out we do own the house north of this parcel ; it squares off the parking lot. We bought this house with the intent of renting it. After considering the improvement costs, it would be more to bring it up to Code than to rent. We then contacted Habitat, who declined to consider rehabilitation. We attempted to sell it for a dollar to move it off the property--no one would do that. To not worry about vandalism, we had the house demolished. Our request is for 15 additional spaces. We are still 20 short for seating. We have a problem with our existing parking lot, which slopes down to the Church. The new property slopes east so we have to remove part of our existing lot to take care of the drainage. The drains are there. This is an additional cost we did not expect. The screening will be chain link fence on the east property line. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. Comments were received from: MRS. CLINE, 1955 Ray Street, is no opposed. 1 CHRISTINE WALKER, in support of rezoning; it would help alleviate on street parking problems. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-2-88, 218 North Sycamore DM-4 to J The petitioner, Larry Meyer, had no comments. JIM HALLEN, 221 North Pine Street, General Counselor for Michigan Retailers Association, a trade association composed of independent retailers; jewelry, shoe, clothing stores, tire dealers. We have about 3200 members in the State. We have 22 employees and have parking on site for them. By the nature of a trade association, when our members come in for a meeting, we have had to work out an agreement with the Presbyterian Church and staff to park across the street so guests can park in our lot. The property we wish to purchase is adjacent to the back of our parking lot and also one owned by Lansing Towers. My proposal is to blacktop the area. I have an updated scheme from the Architect that would allow us to have another 13 parking spots. We have tried to work with the neighbor next door, John Fox, who is in agreement with the proposal . We have had discussion with the Downtown Neighborhood Association (letter on file) . Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 6 DAVID SHARP, 615 West Ionia Street. There is nobody that could be a better neighbor. They improve the property, to the benefit of the City. They increase employees and it seems they will continue to do that. This is a transitional block between multiple and residential and single family rental property. I completely support their program. Comments received from: JOHN FOX, owner of 220 North Sycamore--fully support the rezoning and will cooperate with MRA to make the parking areas compatible. KEVIN MC KINNEY, Downtown Neighborhood Association President; in support of this request. Concerned with losing a single family structure; however, with proper landsaping, should not be detrimental . WALTER P. MANER, III , Executive Director, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association, recommends approval . MRA is an asset to the area, they undertake `=, 3 to improve it' s quality. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDIANCE COMMITTEE SLU-1-88, 906 Southland--Church Mr. Ruff responded to questions; they plan to use the structure basically as is and lease a tenant space out of that building. The parking would not overlap in tenant use. So there would be greater than 10% of the structure used at a time when the remainder of the structure isn't used. JEFF RENS, 2533 Kate Street, Holt,- presently Pastor of the Potter's House Church in Lansing at 129 North Pennsylvania. My church is on the corner of Pennsylvania and Jerome and they put blockades on that road at 8 p.m. to slow down the traffic. The entrance to my parking lot is through that blockade. We are based in California and Arizona. We go into a city and rent a place with a store type front because there is just me, my wife and kids and so to buy a building isn't feasible. This property is ideal because the parking is mostly leased by the State, which is typically a 9 to 5 operation. Our church services are on Sundays morning and evening and Wednesday evenings. At that time the laundromat is the only one open. This is ideal for my circumstances. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 1 Page 7 Collins Road Master Plan Mr. Langworthy commented; the report talked about a link with Collins and Farm Lane and I did't see any demonstration of how that would work. Also, in a linkage with Harrison, it appears there should be a name change, either to Collins or Harrison because you would be traveling and all of a sudden think you were on the wrong road. Finally, I can't believe that the University property on the east side of Collins Road is going to be agricultural for long in the future. On the frontage, some kind of commercial should be considered. MIKE FARLEY, on the Master Plan Committee and then President of the Forest View Citizens Association. There were a lot of compromises in this Plan, particularly with Michigan State University; some questions unanswered including whether MSU is subject to city zoning. Although it is in the City of Lansing, they are a land grant college and state constitution provides the University with a great deal of autonomy. Personally, I believe MSU might come under city zoning. In the Plan we carefully did not take a stand on that. Basically, the Plan does encompass the feelings of the Forest View Citizens Association and the Committee Members , a pretty good compromise. I think it would be good for the City if this were adopted into the Master Plan. I think eventually MSU will have research institutions there and I don't think they' ll be educational . I have seen a proposal for a research park in that area, which the FVCA does not oppose, which would be good for the University, City and State. Our concern would be for concommitant increase in traffic and public services necessary. Letters were received from: THOMAS W. KEHLER, Michigan State University. The Southest Area Comprehensive Plan seems to reflect the changes submitted per our communication of November 12, 1987. We believe the Planning Board should be informed about the University' s general supervisory power over its land and decisions about development are vested in the Board of Trustees. The University intends to keep the City informed of future plans and to recognize and consider the land use concepts presented in the Plan Amendment. DENNIS VALADE, President Forest View Citizen Association. FVCA supports the SE Area Comprehensive Amendment--Collins Road Area. We agree with the stated objective of offering a guide that will insure future development of the Collins Road Area does not occur in a piecemeal fashion. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 8 Comments from the audience regarding the Capitol Loop. MARY JAMES, corner of Ionia/Jenison. As a citizen involved with the revitali- zation efforts, I fully support the "concept" of the Capitol Loop. A couple of things that I need more information on are; in the report, "Capitol Loop Project--Downtown Lansing" it states that the proposal to shift the alignment in Logan Street would save homes. How many homes will really be taken and what is the affect of the "shift" on the remaining neighborhood? These figures and those on the map do not add up. There is a shortage of affordable housing. Another issue is how is a westsider going to get across a six lane boulevard to enjoy the Capitol Park? Pedestrian access should be built in and maintained. Thank you. RON CALLEN, 501 McPherson. I served on the Committee to look at the Capitol Loop project and I too support the concept. My concern is for the whole of Logan Street. The issue studied by the Concerned Citizens for Logan Corridor group was whether the City will benefit from a six lane divided highway and the decision was ultimately made that that was not the way to go. Tri-county's Management Study determined the major traffic problems along Logan are left turn lanes at Oakland and Saginaw. That approach has been supported by the City Council and Tri-county Regional Planning Commission. I am confused 'now that fits in with the Capitol Loop Project? Thank you for the opportunity to speak. DICK - BAKER, _ 1625 _.West--Kalamazoo- _Street.____I_al so.. served on the Concerned. Citizens for Logan Corridor and also on the Capitol Complex Committee, currently a member of the Transportation Committee, who is presenting this alternative tonight. I very much support the Capitol Loop. I think it' s essential , both as a way to focus attention on the Capitol area, and provide a good way to handle the traffic. However, the issues that need to be addressed in addition to those already mentioned; the housing that will be isolated between Butler and Logan, St. Joseph and Allegan. Those people have been in Limbo for over 15 years, as a result the area continues to deteriorate even though it's 30% owner occupied. Finally, the original EIS approval by the City Council in 1984 provides that the TSM improvement at Oakland and Saginaw should be scheduled by the Mayor posthaste. Funds have been provided in the bond issue, of approximately $185,000. That is not enough money to do the Saginaw/ Oakland left turn lanes , only if the trunkline is extended to Oakland, then it will be eligible to receive State funds. Thank you very much for allowing us to speak tonight. BILL HARTWIG, Michigan Department of Transportation and Chair of the Capitol Loop Advisory Group to the Transportation Subcommittee of the Lansing Revitali- zation Committee. We propose to utilize as part of the Capitol Loop Cedar/Larch portion of Michigan Avenue, Grand, Ottawa, Allegan and Logan. Developing the Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 -� Page 9 Capitol Loop would identify a set of roads that lead people on and off of 496 into the downtown area. It should be heavily landscaped and have unique characteristics. Logan Street did not fit that objective. We now propose that rather than take both sides of Logan, to only take the east side, which will save a substantial number of dwelling units. ELAINE BURGESS, MDOT Capitol Loop staff person. When we started -our Capitol Loop study we did an estimate in December 1986 to compare displacements on both sides of Logan versus an east side acquisition. Both sides resulted in 96 residential units acquired. Our east side only estimate would involve 69 residential units. In addition, we also cited the "blend alternative," which is both sides acquisition. There were seven commercial units. The east side estimate identified four commercial units and one non-profit. We estimate the width of the median would range from 25 feet to 90 feet at the widest point. The widest point at the estimated right-of-way would be approximately 280 feet. Mr. Mitchner questioned; At Hillsdale/Logan is a church that does not have enough parking; has anyone contacted that Minister? Mr. Foulds reported, We have met with the Pastor, who wants to remain in the neighborhood, which the City supports. I don't believe this project will directly affect them. Mr. Hartwig added; we will not use two homes to the north so the church may bid on those. Mr. Foulds: The two blocks north of Kalamazoo between Butler and Logan are recommended for supportive uses to the State Governmental Complex or inclusion in the State Capitol Park. In terms of the three blocks south of Kalamazoo between Butler and Logan, again it is recommended to remain as residential . The question is will we continue the Capitol Commons expansion, or embark on a major rehabilitation for that area. There are not resources available at present to address that issue. Mr. Hartwig reported, the Department of Management and Budget is under mandate to not acquire additional property in the capitol complex area without having direct legislative approval . He continued; we tried to use the approved EIS for the Capitol Loop because it would save staff dollars and time not doing another EIS. We have requested Council change the recommendation on the Logan Corridor to reflect taking the boulevard only on the east side of Logan and to use information in the Logan Corridor Report and submit that back to the federal agency for approval . We are also asking that you recommend the Capitol Loop be established as a trunkline. Anything going further north needs additional study. We also recommend a change in schedule that the TSM improvements are accomplished first, but at such time this road becomes a trunkline, the City Council entertain another schedule for implementation. The DOT has no money in the budget to do anything else. Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 10 Mr Barnhart pointed out; we have not discussed pedestrian flow and sidewalks. Mr. Hartwig: We believe the skywalk was put in for the school and it is a question of how much it is being used. These will be signalized intersections. Skywalks are much more expensive with the handicap requirements, it would have to be used extensively to justify that. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes Mr. Morgan moved for approval of the minutes of January 19, 1988 and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright reported the Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 10 at 8 a.m. in the Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland, Vice Chairman Capitol Loop The Committee supports the concept of development of the Capitol Loop in downtown Lansing consisting of portions of Logan/Allegan/Ottawa/Michigan/Cedar and Larch. Secondly, it supports the proposed improvements on Logan Street between I-496 and Ionia Street as part of the Capitol Loop Project, including the eastward shift of the alignment of Logan Street that was approved by the federal and state departments of transportation in the final Environmental Impact Statement. Further, the Committee supports that the portion of city streets proposed to be on the Capitol Loop be approved for transfer to the Michigan Department of Transportation for inclusion in the State Trunkline system with appropriate provisions that will not inhibit maintenance of existing, and encouragement of future, developments in downtown Lansing. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-63-87, Penny Building The Committee recommends approval of the request by Bernard Mayotte of MBDS, Incorporated, representing Cooley Law School , to allow the construction of the exterior of the old J.C. Penny Company building at 330 South Washington Planning Board Minutes February 2, 1988 Page 11 Avenue. Reconstruction plans call for portions of the proposed brick facade to extend two inches (2") into the public right-of-way of Kalamazoo Street and Washington Avenue. This recommendation is with all requirements of the responding agencies being complied with. Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED The next Committee meeting is scheduled for for Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Board Member Comments: 1) Request is made to include the Letter of Agreement in the Z-43-87 report to the Committee. 2) Mr. Mitchner requests excused absences from the February 10 Committee meeting and the February 16 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Adjournment: The regular February 2, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J m s N. Foulds, Director L ing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting f 1� Lansing Planning Board �< i 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall G February 16, 1988 U0 n rr � The meeting was convened at 7:40 p.m. by Emly Horne, Vice Chairman, with fi4l members present: Horne, Langworthy, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Excused: Charles Mitchner Staff in attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Coscarelli BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for approval of the minutes of February 2, 1988 and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright, Chairman Because there are five voting members present, action cannot be taken on the rezoning request, only the special land use requests. Z-43-87, East End of Paulson A to G-2 HELD IN COMMITTEE Z-50-87, 4000 North Grand River Avenue A and J to H NO ACTION Z-1-88, 555 East Mt. Hope Avenue C to J NO ACTION SLU-1-88, 906 Southland The Committee recommends approval of this special land use subject to three conditions: 1. That all church services will be held during off-business times as it relates to the adjacent land uses. 2. The number of seats offered by the church in the main hall of worship shall be limited to 180. 3. Periodic review by the Planning Division staff. If a conflict should be noted, the staff may ask for review of this special land use to correct a problem or possibly suggest revoking the special land use if necessary. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes February 16, 1988 Page 2 1 SLU-15-87, 6000 Block of Loretta Street The Committee recommends accepting the letter of withdrawal from Kevin Hogan, dated February 4, 1988, stating another address is being considered for their relocation and Mr.Wr-ight so moved; Mr. Langworthy-seconded.; . . . _ APPROVED The next Zoning and Ordinance Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, March 9, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee Alice Wieland, Chairman, reported the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Report from Planning Director: Jim Foulds updated the Board on several Items; 1) The Mayor has directed some reductions in the City' s budget; one of our clerical employees is included in that. The balance is still in the Mayor's office. 2) Regarding satellite dishes; the ordinance was declared constitutional , but will be appealed by the owner. 3) Land use policy for adoption of a "D-2" District separating residential from office area. It is necessary to amend the Master Plan and schedule a public hearing to present that concept and policy. It is scheduled for your March 1 meeting. 4) Edgewood Sign question was approved by Council . Board Member Comments: Mr. Langworthy requests an excused absence from the March 1 Board meeting; but does expect to return for the March 9 Committee meeting. Mr. Morgan moved for approval and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Adjournment: The regular February 16, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submit d, J mes N. Fo ds, Director L ns ' g Planning Division WC `AHSIN� ��T Y Regular Meeting eLFRK Lansing Planning Board 6,Y 9j6,�,y '8 7: 30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall March 1 , 1988 Emly Horne, Vice Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. with four members present: Horne, Mitchner, Morgan, Wright - _ - Excused Absences: Virgil Langworthy, Merle Barnhart, Alice Wieland Staff in Attendance: Spackman, Fountain, Acheson, Ruff, Coscarelli Mr. Langworthy moved that the Members cDnv.ene7 as Committee of the Whole to hear the advertised public hearings; APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Vern Fountain, Jim Ruff and Bill Acheson. SLU-2-88, Southeast Corner of Staff Avenue and West Jolly Road DAVID STEPHENS, 5137 Starr Avenue. I have a preliminary drawing. The proposed sanctuary would seat up to 500 and the parking would have to expand into our back yard but we do have enough for that. The house on Jolly Road will be removed; the one on Starr Avenue will remain. The parsonage is the house on Starr further to the south; the other belongs to us and our church secretary lives there. Calls were received from: FRED AND HOPE WICKER, 5210 Starr Avenue; objects because of (1) congestion, (2) constant traffic, (3) cars parked on both sides of the street, (4) road has deteriorated and (5) it is too intense a use for that site. JAMES AND MELODY ANDERSON, 5136 Starr Avenue; the special land use is unnecessary. Storm sewer drainage problem affects the first 5-600 feet of Jolly Road. Suggest they find another way to enter off of Jolly, thus decreasing traffic on Starr Avenue. If unnecessary/unused vehicles were removed it would free up many parking places. Planning Board Minutes March 1, 1988 Page 2 GARY WATSON, 2027 West Jolly Road. I do not want to see this expansion. The traffic congestion is overwhelming to say the least. This was a school once, and I believe it could still be in the future. When the church went in, they backfilled the area, creating a swamp land in my back yard and adjacent areas. There have been problems arising from the church that you wouldn 't think would be typical ; in that there are fights and the police have to respond. I object strongly. PATRICIA FICKIES, 5213 Starr Avenue. The lots in the area are quite large. Pastor Stephens came over and asked if I would sell my side lot, which is vacant, for expansion of the church. I don't approve of the expansion and parking being that close to my property line. They park on both sides of the street and two cars actually parked in my driveway. I object very strongly. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-3-88, 1424 and 1428 Jerome Street DM-3 to C CRAIG CHAPMAN, property owner of 1424 Jerome Street. I agree with making this residential . KATE YOUNG, 301 Allen Street, President of the Eastside Neighborhood Organization. We support this rezoning because it will bring the zoning into conformity with land use and decrease the density of the neighborhood overall . This neighborhood has really been coming back in the last couple of years. Thank you and city staff for their hard work on making this happen. Calls were received from: LYLE MARQUART, 1408 Jerome, with no objection. TERRY KENNEDY, 1420 Jerome, approves rezoning to the lower density. MRS. LANDER, 1433 Jerome, no objection. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE River Island Master Plan Amendment--"D-2" District This proposal to amend the River Island Comprehensive Plan approved in 1986 involves the properties fronting and bounded by the 200 to 600 blocks of Seymour Street, the 300 to 600 blocks of West Ottawa Street, the 200 block of North Sycamore Street, the 600 block of West Ionia Street, the 300 block of North Pine Street, the 400 and 500 blocks of West Shiawassee Street, the 400 to 600 blocks of North Walnut Street and the 300 block of West Saginaw Street. The amendment would expand the use of the "D-1" Professional Office and "D-2" Residential/Office Districts, while altering the boundaries of the residential land use designations. Planning Board Minutes March 1, 1988 Page 3 JIM HALLAN, General Counsel for the Michigan Retailers Association located at 221 North Pine Street. We support the Plan; we think it's prudent and recognizes the neighborhood in that area. We fully support it. BILL DANSBY, Executive Vice President of Michigan Optometric Association located at 530 West Ionia Street. We also support the proposed amendment. We think it is in the best interest of the neighborhood and we would encourage your approval of this Amendment. DEB MULCAHEY, 713 West Genesee. I participated in the River Island Committee for over a year and one-half with over twenty other people. I have concerns about the proposed revision. The issue at 317 North Chestnut is the reason I have causes and concerns regarding this proposal . First, the block of Shiawassee south of the Park. We are pleased that there is a transition zone, but I had envisioned providing and maintaining residences along the Park so there would be people in the Park and not 9 to 5 ghosts. An additional concern is the revisions allow for rezoning of properties west of Pine Street, specifically along Sycamore Street and entering another area. I live, work and walk downtown. Many people are absentee landlords or speculators and don't live in the neighborhood. When we are looking at the State ' s plan for enhancing downtown, that to me means people. When you eliminate homes, you eliminate the diversity that we as people in downtown Lansing are working hard towards. Our Neighborhood Watch area comprises the area from Saginaw to Ottawa, Logan to Pine--which is a very large area. If you take this block of Sycamore between Ottawa and Ionia, what' s to stop the next block between Ionia and Shiawassee? When do we stop this? Hopefully, this would stop it. I hope that this is the best thing for our area, if you decide it is. Thank you. TOM MURPHY, 3322 West Michigan Avenue, owner of 230 North Sycamore. I hope you will approve this amendment. It has been proposed for the two blocks across the street that the County Commissioners put up a new building for the City of Lansing District Court/Supreme Court. A letter was received from Ed Petykiewicz for Booth News. Strongly support is ie proposed Amendment. It is a reasonable approach for mixed use of residen- i;ial and office space in the area and should serve as a buffer between State offices and residential areas. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes ' March 1 , 1988 Page 4 Act-5-88, 1100 North Washington Avenue Parking Lot Mr. Wright asked; Since this is owned by the City, does it require a ballot referendum for the voters to approve the sale? Mr. Spackman said; that applies just to dedicated park land. Mr. Morgan asked; Does the City go through a bidding process, or enter negotiations with just one individual ? Mr. Spackman responded; It has been done both ways, but since this was requested by the adjacent property owner, they would probably just negotiate with the one. Mr. Acheson added; We notified all adjacent people, as well as the people fronting North Washington to solicit their response to the possible sale of this property. Since we have no site plan, we are open to ways of splitting it. Mr. Morgan commented; I 'm surprised since it's a buildable lot that it could be sold without open invitation for bids. Mr. Acheson: If that is what the Board wants , we could have a bidding process. Generally, properties that have been acquired by the City are not let out for bids. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Committee Reports: The Zoning and Ordinance Committee does not have a quorum to act on the items listed on the agenda. The next meeting will be March 9 at 8 a.m. The Urban Development Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. New Business: 1) Mr. Mitchner moved to approve the excused absences from February 16 and March 1, 1988 for Merle Barnhart. Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED _ 2) Mr. Morgan moved to excuse the absence of Alice Wieland for tonight and _ __.Mr. Wright supported; APPROVED 3) Mr. Mitchner requests an excused absence for the month of April . He is having surgery March 25 and is not sure of the recuperation period. Mr. - Morgan so moved and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes March 1 , 1988 Page 5 'i Board Member Comments: Mr. Morgan suggests the Mayor' s office be contacted once again regarding our need for the existing vacancy to be filled. Adjournment: Mr. Wright moved to adjourn and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED The regular Committee of the Whole session of March 1, 1988 adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ames N. oulds , Director Lansing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall March 15, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with seven members present: Horne,---Langworthy,-Mi tchner-,--Morgan, Wi el and, Wri ght- -- - -- - --- Staff in Attendance: Spackman, Fountain, Love, Coscarelli ; also Jack Roberts and Brian Bevez from the City Attorney's office. Approval of Agenda: Add Act-13-88, Miller Road--Weigman Drain as item g under Urban Development Committee. APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING: Manufactured Homes--Amendment to Zoning Ordinance; Sections 1240.03, 1248.01 , 1248. 03 and 1280.04 Presentation was made by Eleanor Love. This amendment is intended to define manufactured and pre-manufactured single family dwellings and to set forth regulations regarding the placement and aesthetic standards by which pre-manufactured single family dwellings can be located on individual lots in the A, A-1 or B residential districts. As can be seen, the pre-manufactured dwelling on individual lots outside a .mobile home park would be permitted under the following special conditions: I. Cannot be a mobile home. 2. Meets minimum dimensional criteria. 3. Sets on a permanent foundation. 4. Additions such as "expandos" or add-a-rooms must meet HUD standards and not cover bedroom or bathroom windows. 5. Original structure must meet HUD standards. 6. Must be attached to public utilities in accordance with Code. 7. Must be aesthetically compatible with at least 20% of the housing in the - _ surrounding area. Surrounding area is defined as lots within 2,000 feet excluding mobile home parks, unless the area is undeveloped; then thecompatibility relates to the entire city. Additionally, the pre-manufactured unit will be permitted by right in planned residential developments. Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 2 JONATHON VAN COURT. I commend the Attorneys and you should play a close role in looking at what has been drafted and what we are actually trying to put together. A lot of federal and state laws mandate manufactured housing. JACK ROBERTS. There are no other municipalities that have enacted such an -- ordinance, although some townships have. In the state act- they are called - manufactured homes , the federal act calls them mobile/manufacuted homes. In -------the --state -act—they-would-compare-favorably withs-ite-bu-ilt--homes,--but-were- ------- ---- pretty much preempted by the federal act. What we feel is defensible is that the homes compare favorably in aesthetics with site built homes. We will take it back for clarification. The purpose is to make sure these dwellings would be compatible from an aesthetic point of view. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Morgan moved for approval of the minutes of February 16, 1988 and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Mr. Langworthy' s motion to approve the March 1, 1988 minutes was supported by Mr. Mitchner; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright, Chairman Z-50-87, 4000 North Grand River Avenue A and J to H The Committee recommends that the request to rezone property located at 4000 North Grand River Avenue from "A" Residential and "J" Parking Districts to "H" Light Industrial District be denied as filed. Mr. Wright moved this request be denied as filed and Mr. Langworthy seconded; DENIED AS FILED The Committee instead recommends that the property be rezoned to the "D-1" - - Professional Office District. Mr. Wright moved for approval of rezoning to "D-1" District and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 3 Z-1-88, 555 East Mt. Hope Avenue C to J The Committee recommends that the request to rezone property at 555 East Mt. Hope Avenue from "C" Residential District to "J" Parking District be approved subject to three conditions: -- - 1. That the parking lot layout be designed in such a manner that it will discourage traffic from emptying into the residential neighborhood to the north--. - --- - - - - - --- ----- ------ --- - -- - 2. That adequate landscape screening and buffering be provided adjacent to the existing residential development to the east and north. 3. That the existing driveway off Mt. Hope Avenue be utilized to its maximum with the thought of discouraging further ingress and egress points to Mt. Hope Avenue. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED SLU-2-88, Starr Avenue/West Jolly Road The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends that the request for a special land use for properties at 5127 Starr Avenue and 2039 and 2045 West Jolly Road be approved subject to five conditions: 1. Compliance with all landscaping, parking and other applicable sections of the Zoning and Planning Code. 2. Closure of all vehicular access from the church parking lot to Starr Avenue after creating new access to Jolly Road. 3. Provision of adequate on site drainage. 4. Removal of all junk and/or disabled vehicles from the site. 5. Hard surfacing of parking areas. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED Z-3-88, 1424 and 1428 Jerome Street DM-3 to C The Committee recommends rezoning the properties at 1424 and 1428 Jerome Street from "DM-3" Residential to "C" Residential District. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 4 NCU-1-88, 1107, 11072 West Ottawa Street The Committee recommends approval of the request for Class "A" nonconforming status to restore the dimensionally nonconforming structure subject to all or part of the vacant land to the east being made part of the property for the purpose of providing off street parking. -- Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Mitchner seconded; - APPROVED NCU-2-88, 116 East Grand River Avenue The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends approval of your requested substitution of nonconforming use for 116 East Grand River Avenue, subject to Unique Fence Company being; 1. limited to minimal outside storage. 2. required to clean up the grounds and provide landscaping as necessary and reasonable, as determined by the Planning Division. 3. subject to yearly examination by the Planning Division regarding the intensity of use of the property and the conditions set forth herein. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED NCU-3-88, 919 East Saginaw Street The Committee recommends Board approval of the requested Class "A" status for property at 919 East Saginaw Street, with three stipulations: 1. The structure be registered with the Building Safety Division as a rental property. 2. The garage be cleared. 3. A second drive be brought in from Garey Court to provide for adequate, accessible parking. Mr. Wright so moved, Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED . :al Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 5 Z-33-87, 1416 Jerome Street C to DM-2 The Committee recommends approval of the proposal to rezone property at 1416 Jerome Street from "C" Residential to "DM-2" Residential District. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED 7-41-87, 217 North Sycamore Street DM-3 to D-2 The Committee recommends that the request to rezone 217 North Sycamore Street from "DM-3" Residential to "D-2" Residential/Office District be approved, subject to the action taken regarding the "D-2" Zoning District in the Urban Development Committee. It was further recognized that the building has historical significance. Therefore, any renovation be in keeping with the historical requirements. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED SLU-2-87, 217 North Sycamore Street This is a request for approval of a special land use for property located at 217 North Sycamore Street to establish office uses in the existing structure and utilizing a portion of the structure for residential . The Committee recommends that no more than 55% be used for office and 45% for residential . Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED Z-2-88, 218 North Sycamore Street DM-4 to J The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone 218 North Sycamore Street from "DM-4" Residential to "J" Parking District. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED The next meeting of the Zoning and Ordinance Committee will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 1988 at 8 a.m. Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 6 Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland Collins Road Area--Southeast Area Comprehensive Plan The Committee recommends adoption of this Amendment to the Southeast Plan. --- The Forest View Citizen Community desired assurances from adverse development -- and the City needs to realistically plan for services and utilities. Research park development-and- diminishing traffic emphasis-on- Forest--Road- were primary- ---- concerns. Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED River Island Amendment Plan--D-2 District The Committee recommends approval of the River Island Comprehensive Plan by altering the boundaries of the "D-1" Professional Office District, the "D-2" Residential/Office District and the residential land use areas downtown just north of the Capitol Complex west of Seymour Street. The Amendment basically alters the boundaries for the transitioning zones moving northward away from the Capitol . Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-54-87, Oak Park Property/North East Street The Committee recommends approval of the request for an easement for teleoptic communications conduit for AT&T Communication Corporation with three stipulations: 1. The City vacate the North Street right-of-way in Section 15 in recordable form and remove the railroad 's name from the property. (The parcel then reverts to the City of Lansing' s Oak Park property--formerly a cemetery. ) 2. Enter into a utility easement with AT&T to accommodate the cable network charging the current rate per linear foot. Also negotiating with Conrail for a lease or relocation of the tracks. 3. Require that Conrail provide the City with a survey to determine the extent of the easement required. - Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 7 Act-66-87, North Side of Dell Road--Aurelius to Floyd The Committee recommends approval of the request to have the City declare its lack of interest in an easement incorrectly recorded in 1928 which is 33 feet wide and lies along the north side of Dell Road between Aurelius Road and Floyd Street. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-2-88, Farrell Drain--Skye View Subdivision The Committee recommends that the subject portion of the Farrell Drain easement be vacated in consideration of appropriate alternative drain provisions having been made. This vacation shall be subject to the Developer providing a description of the area to be vacated and a title commitment showing the City as the easement holder. - Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-5-88, 1100 North Washington Avenue This is a request to buy a City lot to accommodate expansion of the building at 1122 North Washington Avenue. The Urban Development Committee recommends the City Development Division be empowered to proceed with the sale of City Parking Lot #17. A site plan detailing building location, parking, landscaping and access will have to be approved by the Planning Division and the Transportation Division because the building will be situated so close to Lansing' s only historic district. In addition, architecturally sealed building plans are required by the Building Division and an on site drainage plan is required by the Public Service Department. Mrs. Wieland moved for approval and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-13-88, 6044 Annapolis The Committee recommends the City declare no interest in the subject portion of Weigman Drain and notify the Ingham County Drain Commission so they may officially abandon the Drain. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes March 15, 1988 Page 8 The next Urban Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Report from Planning Director: Jim Spackman, Deputy Director The Board has received the Work Program and Budget for information. We - -----expect- to--- take--acti-on at--your--Apri-1--5- meet!-ng.— _An-- Executive Committee------- - meeting was established for Thursday, March 31 at 4:30 p-.m. for discussion on this matter. New Business: The Mayor submitted a name to serve on this Board to the Council last night. Adjournment: The regular March 15, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James N. ' Fou ds, Direr Lansing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall April 19, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with eight members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright The Board welcomed Rose Killips who will represent the first ward. Staff: Foulds, Fountain, Coscarelli . Brian Bevez, representing the City Attorney's office. PUBLIC HEARING: Manufactured Homes--Amend Zoning Ordinance; Sections 1240.03, 1248.01, 1248.03 and 1280.04 _ Vern Fountain synopsized the intent of the proposed ordinance changes which deal_ with_the definition section. Mr. Barnhart asked if there is a problem with them being 24 feet wide? Mr. Foulds responded; based on our research, that dimension does not appear to be a problem. It speaks to generally requiring double wide construction; two twelve foot sections. Actually it would be a bigger problem for stick built homes. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Comments from the Audience: LAURA JOHNSON, 4715 South Waverly Road, concerned about rezoning property in the 4600 block of South Waverly from D multiple dwelling to F commercial . I still hope that you reject this proposal . BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Moved by Mr. Mitchner, supported by Mr. Langworthy to approve the minutes of April 5, 1988; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes April 19, 1988 Page 2 Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright, Chairman P-3-87, Libbie Subdivision #2 Final Plat The Committee recommends approval of the request for final plat approval for Libbie Subdivision #2 subject to the three conditions as stated in the April 19, 1988 Staff Report. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED P-4-87, Lansing Distributor's Industrial Replat Final Plat The Committee recommends approval of the request for final plat approval for Lansing Distributor' s Industrial Replat subject to five conditions: 1. That the final plat be developed with all public improvements, as required by the Lansing Subdivision Ordinance and the Michigan State Plat Act. 2_ -That all necessa_r_y___easemP.nts_e pr-ovi_ded 3. That financial security be posted in the amount specified by the Public Service Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation. 4. That all requirements of responding agencies be met. 5. That all conditions set forth at the time of preliminary plat approval be adhered to. It was so moved by Mr. Wright and supported by Mr. Morgan; APPROVED NCU-5-88, Southwest corner Cedar and Kalamazoo Streets The Committee recommends approval of the resolution allowing Class "A" Non- conforming status for property located at 410 South Cedar Street (Southwest corner of Cedar and Kalamazoo Streets) , subject to five conditions: 1. That a final site plan be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of any building permits. 2. That a landscape plan be included with the required site plan. _ 3. That the minimum requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance are met. 4. That the improvements proposed and requested for the property be completed within one (1) year following Class "A" approval by the Planning Board. Planning Board Minutes April 19, 1988 Page 3 5. That the applicant shall acknowledge and agree in writing to comply with all the aforementioned conditions. Mr. Wright moved to approve the resolution and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Discussion followed regarding the time limits stated on these types of cases. The consensus is that a one year time limit is reasonable. Z-5-88, 800 Block of East Miller Road A to F The Zoning and Ordinance Committee will hold this case until the other parcels involved (Z-11-88) in the total request for Meijer' s expansion are also considered. HELD IN COMMITTEE Z-6-88, 814 North Cedar Street C to F _ The Committee recommends the request to rezone property at 814 North Cedar ^' Street from "C" Residential to "F" Commercial District be approved subject (-a) .-any-easements-that may_-_e-r-quir_ed,-(_b_)f_inal-rev-ew-&nd_approval of the site plan showing how the property will be used in conjunction with the proposed Arby' s development, and (c) the site plan shall include drainage features and landscape screening and buffering. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-7-88, 230 North Sycamore Street DM-4 to D-2 The Committee recommends the request to rezone 230 North Sycamore Street from "DM-4" Residential to "D-2" Residential/Office District be approved. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED SLU-4-88, 230 North Sycamore Street The Committee recommends approval of a special land use request for property located at 230 North Sycamore Street subject to two stipulations; 1. A complete set of construction and site development drawings be submitted by the developer that meets all applicable codes and accepted practices as cited in the staff report. 2. A staff acceptable timetable for implementation of all phases of work be submitted. Planning Board Minutes April 19, 1988 Page 4 The new owner intends to use approximately 59% of the structure for office use and the balance for residential . Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED with one dissenting vote. Z-8-88, 4600 Block South Waverly Road DM-1 to F . The Committee recommends the request to rezone vacant property on the west side of the 4600 block of South Waverly Road from "DM-1" Residential to "F" Commercial District be denied. The Committee believes the site can be developed for multi-family residential uses and deviation from the Master Plan recommenda- tions would have an adverse impact on existing and future development in the area. Mr. Wright moved for denial and Mr. Mitchner seconded; DENIED Manufactured Homes--Amend Zoning Ordinance - -- --The -Committee—recommendshe p.r-opos-ed_amendmentor the purp-os-e—o_f_establ i s.hi_n� _ standards and regulating development of pre-manufactured homes on lots outside of a mobile home park be approved. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED The next meeting of the Committee will be Wednesday, May 11 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Alice Wieland, Chairman, reported the Urban Development Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, loth floor of City Hall . Report from Planning Director: 1) Lansing Community College has purchased eleven residential properties immediately abutting the campus with the thought of razing thoses �r e ties to provide parking. aT4ey have been advised Wt atQ h��C9ll e is -base -ten it zoning controls, as -&4:y other institutionset��e �he State of Michigan. So this will probably become a legal matter. �{ 2) Edward Rose and Sons, owners of the property directly abutting the mobile home park on Jolly Road that was approved earlier this year by Board and l: Council (Z-29-87 and SLU-17-87) , is suing the city and the mobile home developer. We have been restrained from issuing any building permits. Then it will be determined if it is a permanent injunction. Judge Harris restrained issuance until both sides are heard. Planning Board Minutes April 19, 1988 Page 5 3) The Adult Entertainment trial is coming up in May or June in Judge Houk 's court room. I expect we will prevail on that. I will keep you informed. Board Member Comments: A) Floyd Wright reported; I have received comments from the public in the River Forest Area regarding 2801 North Grand River Avenue. They are concerned about overuse of the property. Mr. Fountain responded; there are six people living in a two unit house. We have received application to license that facility for six people that would be supervised and regulated by the State of Michigan Department of Social Services. The City does not have the authority to approve or deny it, but they do review it. There will be a neighborhood meeting to report what LASER plans to do with the property. There are no violations now. B) Jack Morgan requests an excused absence from the May 3, 1988 meeting. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED ?,— C) - Charles Mitchner requests an excused absence from the May 17 meeting. Mr. La n gwor-thy_ mo-ved for approval and Mr. Morgan seconded APPROVED Adjournment: The regular April 19, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 9nsi s N. ulds, Director ng Planning Division WC r. ti- c"3 'V -wit = w C mnm ae Jac -� w Regular Meeting Q Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers ..,� Tenth Floor, City Hall � 4 May 3, 1988 x The Chairman, Merle Barnhart, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members in attendance; Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Wieland, Wright Staff in attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Ruff, Coscarelli The agenda stands as printed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The three cases for public hearing were presented by Vern Fountain, Zoning Administrator. 1, i Z-9-88, 3139 East Grand River Avenue J to F MERV COTES, President MERCO Corporation, owner of the property. Bill Knapp ' s wants to make this addition to the west side of the building. The building itself is zoned "F" Commercial and the rest "J" Parking. We ask for the whole property to be rezoned because eventually they may add to the east side of the building and knock out the front wall to add to that. There will be 90 regular and 4 handicapped parking spaces. BEiV AMBER, 414 Southlawn, owner of the immediately adjacent apartment building, submitted pictures indicating the lack of screening allowing trash on his land, not only Bill Knapp 's but from all of the commercial properties on Grand River. Mr. Fountain pointed out that screening and fencing will be concurrent with the building permits issued. Communications were received from; BEN AMBER in opposition. SUE MC INTOSH, Ingham County Health Department, stating everyting is all right. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes May 3, 1988 Page 2 Z-10-88, 2026, 2100 and 2104 North Grand River Avenue J/G-2 to F SHIRLEY BUCHNER, petitioner. We plan a complete renovation of the store building to use for a paint store and contracting office. To the east, the large house, and just west of that would give us adequate customer parking. It would not have a lot of traffic. That house is being used now as an office. We do not plan to tear it down. The commercial zoning would give us more use than at present. An architects drawing will be submitted to the City. Mr. Fountain added; the site plan will have to detail the parking, location Of buildings and any type of landscaping anticipated. A letter was received from EDWARD STOFFER, 2117 Raymond Drive, opposed to the rezoning; (1) the building is in bad physical condition and unsafe retail store would decrease efficient and safe operation of #2 Fire Station, (3) would disrupt the traffic pattern with more turns and merging vehicles, and (4) there is insufficient parking area. = _ REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-11-88, 816, 828 East Miller Road A to F TIMOTHY PLATT, representing Meijer, Incorporated, 2929 Walker, Grand Rapids. To bring you up to date, Meijer has closed on Lot #2. We have a contractual purchase agreement on this home and the remaining two lots to the east. The contingency is only rezoning. We think commercial is the highest and best use. Lot #1 was occupied by Marie Miller, who is incapacitated and in a nursing home. Thank you. A letter was received from TOM BURCHMAN, Vice President of Wolverine Development Corporation. It makes sense that these be commercial properties.does a fine job in retailing and contributes much to the community in Meijer jobs, community services and other areas. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A brief recess was taken b-y the Board. Planning Board Minutes May 3, 1988 1 Page 3 BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for acceptance as printed of the minutes of April 19, 1988 and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright, Chairman Z-5-88, 800 Block East Miller Road A to F The Committee recommends that the land located in the 800 block of East Miller Road be rezoned from "A" Residential to "F" Commercial District as requested. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Z-11-88, 816 and 828 East Miller Road A to F The Committee recommends that Lots 1 and 2, more particularly, 816 and 828 East Miller Road, be rezoned from "A" Residential to "F" Commercial District. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland, Chairman Act-46-87, 108-116 South Washington Square--Capitol Centre The Committee recommends approval of the modified proposal to use the South Washington Square right-of-way for the Capitol Centre with conditions; 1) Reduce the north and south end facade pillars eight inches (8") , allowing for ten feet (10' ) of unobstructed pedestrian walkway. Planning Board Minutes May 3, 1988 - Page 4 2) The petitioner be required to pay for the replacement of the one tree requiring removal across from the south entrance archway extension. The relocation to be at another place in the north or south mall areas where a tree has died or is otherwise desired. The sidewalk would match the existing walkway. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED The Committee's next meeting will be Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Report from Planning Director: Jim Foulds 1) I reported at your last meeting that the mobile home community Council approved on Jolly Road had a restraining order preventing construction. Tile developer, Smokler and Associates from Ann Arbor, has requested of the Court to have a hearing as to why the restraining order should not be removed allowing the developer to proceed. That will take place tomorrow morning in Judge Harrison' s Court Room. The developer' s attorney, Foster, Swift and Collins, and the City Attorney' s office will be arguing whether it should be lifted and the correct procedure to follow. The person who brought the suit, Edward Rose and Sons, represented by the Farhat firm, will be arguing the restraining order should continue. The Judge could rule the restraining order stay in place, thereby the develop- ment would be prohibited from occurring until the trial takes place. Or the restraining order could be lifted and the developer and property owner would be allowed to proceed with development and the trial would take place at a later date. Of course, if the restraining order were lifted, it would be a major victory for the developers because the more activity on the parcel and the more progress made, the stronger case the developer has for harm if the development is stopped at a later date. 2) Council is in their last week of budget review. At this point the Planning Division budget is intact, with the exception of the Transportation Planner position. I recommended to the Department Director and Budget Division that that be filled. If it is not and we are forced to absorb those duties, we are obviously going to have to change our commitments and drop some things. We should know by Friday. 3) Los Angeles adopted a development control ordinance prohibiting new construction in the City that cannot prove that it has storm or sanitary sewer capacity. They apparently have major problems with raw sewage held in the bay and backups in the system. Mr. Langworthy added; Boca Raton, Florida did that through moratorium until the sewers were expanded. Planning Board Minutes May 3, 1988 Page 5 New Business: Mr. Langworthy moved to excused Mr. Mitchner' s absence and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Adjournment: The regular May 3, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J�sN. jnds�� , Director Lansing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7: 30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall April 5, 1988 Planning Board Chairman, Merle Barnhart, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langworthy, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Excused Absence: Charles Mitchner Staff in Attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Ruff, Coscarelli The Planning Department and Planning Board review all matters concerning land use in the City. The information we receive this evening, along with the zoning issue, will go to the Zoning and Ordinance Committee of the Board, which is a four member Committee that will meet Wednesday, April 13 at 8 a.m. on the second floor in the City Hall Annex. They will formulate a recommenda- tion for the Board' s April 19 meeting. Our Board is advisory--we recommend an action to City Council . The Council then will have a hearing for the public on these issues and they have a similar process; turning it over to a committee for consideration and recommendation back to the Council . Their action is final . PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Jim Ruff and Vern Fountain. Z-4-88 5400 Block of South Waverly Road A to DM-1 SLU-3-88, Mobile Home Park, 5400 block of South Waverly Road DIARY L . ETTINGER, 6029 Ellendale Drive, petitioner. I feel the land cannot be used for single family housing. Waverly Park has four houses and nothing has been sold. I think a manufactured house community would not be a detriment. It is HUD approved housing and can be FHA, VA aproved with 20 year mortgages. The smallest lot in the park would be 47 feet wide, which would allow a double wide of 24 foot. My part is to develop and manage the land and manage the park. I have an excellent engineer, the firm that did Windsor Estates and Cadgewith Farms in DeWitt. These are manufactured homes, not mobile, everything has to be set on piers on site and taken off by a licensed installer. The federal government states they are manufactured. This is an ideal spot and will put the land back on the tax roll . There is a need for it and they are very good houses. Jack Morgan asked was there a market analysis on the demand for this type of housing in that part of Lansing? Ms. Ettinger responded, to my knowledge there is no place in Lansing for manufactured housing. Yes, there is a market. Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 Page 2 TERRY HANKS, 11241 East Bunker Highway, owner of Sundance Home Center. We try to reserve all lots in the housing centers. To my knowledge there isn 't anything not in the hands of Sundance. We have two in Sycamore and two or three in a new park in Haslett. There is a tremendous demand for these homes simply because people can buy a 1200 square foot single wide for less than $20,000 or a double wide 1800 square foot home for less than $40,000. These houses are something of real lasting value with vinyl siding, insulated windows and shingled roof, with 2x1O' s , 2x6' s , all top insulation built to the same quality as an on site built home. Their debt service is under $400 on a double wide and way under $200 on a single. It' s rapidly becoming the only option for some folks other than rentals. Park mangers make it difficult to have a carefree life. They continually restrict and raise rents each year because the demand is so great. It is a better option than big HUD approved apartments with 20 or 30 families on one acre and ending up with a disaster at a later date. GEORGE YORK, 3953 Glenburne Boulevard. I came here in 1984 from the Detroit area due to its increasing crowding. In Lansing you can leave the city limits and have open space and see nature. There are presently enough goods and services to supply those people in the 390 spaces. Canterbury Commons has a tremendous amount of traffic coming out off Glenburne and Chadburne to get to Waverly. Besides the noise and traffic, I think it will drive down property values. In Lansing there is opportunity for the little guy also and I would not like to see it taken over by the big people that already have the money. JEFF STALEY, Edward Rose and Sons, developers of Waverly Park Apartments. We are opposed to the mobile home community, as we were for the first one. We don' t think it' s the best land use for the area. We don't think there is a need for mobile homes in that area. Also it is not in conjunction with the Master Plan, which calls for residential homes, not mobile homes or a subdivision. I don 't know about any study done on the demand, but is definitely a soft market in the housing industry, probably around 15% for this portion of Lansing. GERALD HUCKABA, 5410 South Waverly Road. It will create a lot of traffic on Waverly with 319 and the average home having two cars. The sewer is inadequate. They have already okay' d 320 and on the Yost Farm are working on putting 600 mobile homes on the back part. That section of town cannot handle that many with only Waverly Road out. When they put Coachlight in, they were the homes of the future and now most are run down. We don't need any more on the south end of Lansing. Thank you. Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 Page 3 TONY ESSENMACHER, 5724 Granary Lane. This is the third park I have been opposed to. This would go against the City Master Plan. There is going to be a tremendous amount of traffic congestion. We have problems on leasing and whether police protection is adequate. The Keller Drain caused quite a problem there. Our other concern is not getting any taxes. These homes only carry a book value of about seven years , then no resale value. I built my home in Waverly Meadows but development has been limited because of indecision on the developer' s part. I believe it would lower the value of the surrounding subdivisions. Builders have put in two spec houses, not cheap; $68,000 and $72,000. Also two more houses are going to be built. There is a market for single family, only hesitation on the part of the developer. The developers in the area feel there is a market or they would not have invested so much. Stick built homes would be more profitable to the community than a mobile home park. Thank you. BRIAN CAHOONA, 5436 South Waverly Road. There are many children and much foot traffic. Then the matter of the city facilities to be supplied in sewer and water, as well as the road situations involved. It would be quite a burden on Lansing taxpayers , as well as the aspect of property value in the area. Thank you. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-5-88, 800 Block East Miller Road A to F TIMOTHY PLATT, with Meijer Incorporated, 2929 Walker NW, Grand Rapids. Currently Meijer has a conditional purchase agreement to buy Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. We are requesting only Lots 3 and 4 be rezoned because Lots 1 and 2 both have homes on them, which we would continue to rent until we plan to develop. This does conform with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan which calls for commer- cial on the south side of Miller between Cedar and Pennsylvania. The two houses are owner occupied. Bill Miller represents the owners and, in fact, he approached us on the four parcels. We felt it was a good opportunity to gain more land. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-6-88, 814 North Cedar Street C to F DAVID GRENFELL, Stephens Kyes and Associates representing Gary Ganakas. We have been thoroughly over this before. (fir. Ganakas had opportunity to purchase this piece. I would be happy to answer questions. Thank you. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 Page 4 Z-7-88, 230 North Sycamore Street DM-4 to D-2 SLU-4-88, 230 North Sycamore--Greater Than 500 Office Use TOM MURPHY, 3322 West Michigan, petitioner and owner. I have been trying to sell this property and all the individuals want it for office D-1 or D-2. The hedgework would be similar to Blue Cross/Blue Shield. We are going back to eight parking spots. Basically we aren 't going to change the aesthetics, only conform with Codes. Phone calls were received from: MR. BLOOMER, 619 Ionia, in support. JOHN FOX, 220 North Sycamore; fully supports the rezoning. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-8-88, 4600 Block of South Waverly Road DM-1 to F GERALD FLOWERS, petitioner for Bank One, the property owner. JIM FITZGERALD, President of Bank One, East Lansing. During the past six years we have been attempting to sell the property as residential and have been unable to do so. Our request for rezoning would put it back to what it was zoned in 1969. We believe the site as proposed will add economic benefit to the City. We believe the developers are committed to building a strong economic base in this portion of Lansing. ED GILLESPIE, 2692 Rockwood, East Lansing. I developed the Just Burgers approach. The owners are all local investors. This is not an experiment, we are doing it now successfully and have a good report as neighbors and operators. At best we are looking at a September 15 Grand Opening. We spent a substantial amount of time looking for property in Lansing. We have no intention of going into the shopping center business. We are only looking for a piece 150 wide by 250 deep which is all we need to run our operation. This location offers the traffic we need and also the ability to control the future growth of that property. We would like to have a say in who our neighbors are, as opposed to other locations we looked at. Also, the 25 to 30 employees for the operation are in the area. We will work with City planning and traffic people to locate this anywhere on the property they want it, although we have drawn it on the southeast corner of the property. This will be a quality hamburger business that will offer employment to the people in the area and be done first class. Thank you. Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 —.� page 5 Mr. Morgan asked what the volume of cars per day would be. Mr. Gillespie; 500 to 600 a day. We have a drive-through and parking to come in to order and make up their own burgers. We average 40 cars an hour during peak hours, noon and dinner times , serving 120 to 130 customers. We anticipate hou to be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Mr. Morgan; I am concerned with making a left turn getting in, how will you handle that? Mr. Gillespie answered, your Transportation Division are the experts to tell us that. We are willing to work with them and are not against putting in a fifth lane. DAN COREY, 3619 Maybel , Realtor. I am in favor of the site and the project. McDa nald's is a block down the street and I don't see any problem with left turn lanes or people going into their area. I can understand some neighborhood obj e ctions. The property was commercial at one time. We have not been able to put in multi-family because of lack of government assitance and other things available there. I am totally in favor. MA R A JOHNSON, 4715 South Waverly Road. This corner was never zoned commercial . If it is, they can put anything they want in there. We have enough drive-ins and commercial . We have McDonald' s, Hopin, a pizza place, a grocery store and a car wash so we don't need any more. We certainly don't need more tra ffic. This will be just like South Cedar with all that commercial . I ask -- you to deny this. Thank you. WIL LIAM K. JOHNSON, 4715 South Waverly Road. We turned in petitions to deny thi S zoning (on file) . When this came up in 1965 it was A-1 family in the are a. They were going to build a church, have a golf course and a park so it was zoned to DM for the Church. With commercial we will get anything. Now YOU are talking about trailer parks--what about the schooling? You have to have schools for that many more people. Thank you. G E O RGE YORK, 3953 Glenburne. I don't have as much money to control my ne -i ghbors. This appeal for denial is all we have. B A RRY DE VET, 3814 Jerree and own 3633 Sumpter. These "hamburger heavens" a r e running down the neighborhood and property values. They are open all n i ght with traffic. There is already enough traffic on Waverly Road and all ki rids of accidents of Waverly l and Holmes HIl am Road. The totally opposed to it.atmosphere hThankf youe neighborhood will g . � . K E tLI KLEIN, 3814 Jerree Street, submitted four letters. These people have made very good points tonight. Some important social concerns need to be t a ken into consideration. I hope you deny this proposal . Thank you. Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 Page 6 CARY BLAKE, 4457 Seaway. Canterbury Commons has 385 families. To the north Glenburne Subdivision has many homes. The idea of 600 additional cars through there scares me. My children travel along here with their friends and the area has grown up quite a bit in the last few years. I have a problem with McDonald' s now. I am concerned with the safety of the children. Glenburne is not taken care of in the winter and there are a lot of accidents. The traffic that usually exits onto Waverly going north will choose to travel the rear to Sheffield, which is very close to the school , to stay away from the hamburger place. I urge that you deny this request. Thank you. LINDA FIGLEY, 4515 South Waverly Road. I have a lot of people going through my yard to walk over there. I am really opposed. Letters were received from: MR. AND MRS. WILLIE L. ASHLEY, 3820 Jerree Street, oppose commercial because (1) more traffic, (2) more noise and air pollution, (3) more litter, and (4) invasion of privacy. EILEEN STEWART, 3700 Sumpter, commercial would make this another "hamburger y -- highway. " KELLI KLEIN AND BARRY DE VET, 3814 Jerree Street, commercial uses allow less natural land beauty and privacy, less quiet and less safety for our children due to increased traffic. We do not want this change. Phone calls: PEARL ZAFALA, 4046 Woodbridge, would like the change to occur; a shopping center is needed. VELMA DE MYERS, 3809 Jerree, is opposed to F Commercial . The petitions previously mentioned contained 48 signatures in opposition. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for approval of the March 15, 1988 minutes and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED i Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 --,.� Page 7 Committee Reports: The Zoning and Ordinance Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 13, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Division Conference Room. The Urban Development Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Executive Committee: Division Work Program/Budget 1988/1989 The Committee recommends the Planning Board concur with the Work Program and approve the Budget request as prepared by the Planning Division, and that request be made of the Mayor and Council that the position of Transportation Administrator be filled as soon as possible. Mr. Wright so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Report from the Planning Director: 1) The Capitol Loop project was given final approval last week for transmittal of rights-of-way and expansion of Logan Street. 2) Physical Development Committee did adopt the 1988 River Island Plan as the Board had adopted it last month. The dissenting vote is concerned about the state' s plans for the block face south of Ionia. 3) At your April 19 meeting the Manufactured Housing Ordinance will be reheard. We want to be sure the ordinance will be a national picture and give us an ordiannce that will stand litigation of manufactured housing on individual lots. 4) A new member has been approved for the Board. She has met with Division staff and been provided with background information. She is expected to attend your next meeting. Planning Board Minutes April 5, 1988 Page 8 Adjournment: The regular April 5, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully sub fitted, J m s N. Foulds, Director L sing Planning Division WC y _ Regular Meeting 7 Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall May 17, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Morgan, Wieland, Wright It was moved by Mrs. Horne and seconded by Mrs. Killips to excuse the absence of Virgil Langworthy; APPROVED Staff in Attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Spackman, Coscarelli Comments from the Audience: HAROLD LEEMAN, 529 North Francis. Regarding a 1987 rezoning at Saginaw and Hayford (case number Z-31-86, 2310 East Saginaw Street) . It was a duplex and was torn down. There were conditions on the rezoning and some have not been taken care of. First, cars are for sale there. The curb was supposed to be put in. The landscape work, done in the fall of '87, is not satisfactory and his sign is still there. There was to oe a paved parking lot; instead there is gravel . There should be drainage for the parking lot. Mr. Fountain reported, they still need to hard surface. I believe Public Service gave them to the end of this paving year. Mr. Leeman continued; I would think there should be some small pines or something to protect view from the cars. It 's wide open at this point. There are at least three houses on Hayford that look directly at that parking lot. A timetable should be set for this to be taken care of. Thank you. NANCY O'BRIEN, representing Warner Realty Company. I am interested in Z-10-88 and NCU-8-88 so if there are any questions, I 'd be glad to answer them. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mrs. Wieland moved for approval of the minutes of May 3, 1988 and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Committee Reports: Planning Board Minutes May 17,1988 -.� Page 2 Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright, Chairman Z-14-87, East Edgewood Boulevard, Parcel 1 A to DM-1 The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone Parcel 1 located in the 300 and 400 blocks of East Edgewood Boulevard from "A" Residential to "DM-1" Residential District. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-17-87, 6600 Blocks Richard Road/Sommerset Drive A to DM-1 The Committee considered the request to rezone several parcels in the 6600 block of Richard Road and Sommerset Drive, a private street, from "A" Resi- dential to "DM-1" Residential District. It is recommended the petition be denied as filed. Mr. Wright moved for denial and Mr. Morgan supported; DENIED AS FILED Mr. Wright moved to approve the parcels on Sommerset Drive, a private street, from "A" Residential District to "DM-1" Residential District, contingent on that property being assembled with the parcel in the Z-14-87 case, and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Z-25-87, 123 South Eighth Street C to D-2 At the May 11, 1988 Committee meeting the petitioner, Ruth Kruger, indicated her desire to withdraw the application. Mr. Wright moved to accept the withdrawal and that no further action be taken; Mr. Morgan seconded; ACCEPTED Z-9-88, 3139 East Grand River Avenue J to F The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone property at 3139 East Grand River Avenue, Bill Knapp 's Restaurant site, from "J" Parking and "F" Commercial Districts to "F" Commercial District, subject to the immediate implementation of landscape, screening and buffering along the north side of the property where it abuts residential development. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes May 17, 1988 -_� Page 3 Z-10-88, 2026, 2100, 2104 North Grand River Avenue J/G-2 to F The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone properties at 2026, 2100 and 2104 North Grand River Avenue from "J" Parking and "G-2" Wholesale Districts to "F" Commercial District, with the understanding that a detailed site plan be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED NCU-6-88, 429 North Pine Street At the request of the Downtown Neighborhood Association action on this item will be held until that Association has had the opportunity to consider the matter. Mr. Wright moved to table this item and Mrs. Horne seconded; TABLED NCU-7-88, 1100 Lake Lansing Road The Committee recommends approval of a request for substitution of use for property located at 1100 Lake Lansing Road. Field inspection by the Planning Division indicates that the substitution of a shoe store for a grocery store has taken place and if the conditions of approval are not met within thirty (30) days, this will be brought back to the Board for reconsideration. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED NCU-8-88, 211 and 213 East Kalamazoo Street The Committee recommends that the proposed substitution of use be approved for the property at 211 and 213 East Kalamazoo Street, subject to three conditions: 1. Any new uses or changed uses not specifically described in this proposal are not included for approval in this recommendation. 2. All storage associated with business on site will be maintained within an enclosed structure. 3. Substantial deviation from the specific proposal may be grounds for revoca- tion of the substitution. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes May 17, 1988 ,l Page 4 P-4-87, Trappers Cove #5 Subdivision Recertification The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends recertification be approved for Trappers Cove #5 Subdivision, located north of Jolly Road and east of Dunckel Road. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED The next meeting of the Zoning and Ordinance Committee will be held in the Planning Division Conference Room at 8 a.m. on June 15, 1988. Urban Development Committee: Alice Wieland, Chairman Act-67-87, 1915 East Michigan Avenue The Committee recommends approval of the request for vacation of the alley segment as petitioned and the entire sixteen foot (16' ) wide alley be attached to the parcel at 1915 East Michigan Avenue and the zoning designated for "J" Parking District. Any rezoning, if additional areas are to be used for parking, must be initiated by the applicant. The vacation is contingent upon the rezoning. So moved by Mrs. Wieland and supported by Mrs. Horne; APPROVED Act-4-88, Hayford Street Pump Station Disposition The Urban Development Committee recommends the property be split and conveyed to the adjacent property owners. Mrs. Wieland so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-8-88, Donora at Baker Street Disposition The Committee recommends that the Donora Street park property at Baker and Donora Streets be retained by the City. It is further recommended that the property be programmed for development as open green space until such time as neighborhood consensus as to equipment and use can be gained. Mrs. Wieland moved for retention by the City and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes May 17, 1988 a Page 5 The next meeting of the Committee will be held June 16, 1988 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Report from Planning Director: Jim Foulds 1) Regarding the McNamara property on West Holmes Road (PRD-1-84) , the contractor' s storage yard almost to Waverly Road. The City has filed suit against the property owner to remove the contractor's storage designation from the property. Today we met with representatives from the neighborhood to discover what land uses they would like on the property. The options are; if we go to trial and the City would win the case, the contractor' s storage yard would be removed on this five acre parcel and the property would remain in "A" single family classification. The second option is we could lose the case and the storage yard would be recognized by the court as a legitimate use. Then it would continue and not be a victory for the City or the neighborhood. The third option is to try to settle before we go to trial on a "reasonable use" the neighbors and property owner could live with. At this point we have narrowed it down to multi-family development of approxi- mately 50 units. Today we viewed Mulder' s development on Forest Road to discover how they felt about multiple housing. They felt it was a better option than the contractor's storage yard, but did not like the three story massiveness of the building; just one and two story buildings. They also asked staff to look at the possibility of pre-manufactured housing on the site, which we will check into. The other possibilities on the property would be a church, nursing home, those kinds of uses which would not be in conflict with the neighborhood. 2) We did prevail at the show cause hearing on the temporary restraining order for the mobile home park on Jolly Road. 3) Mr. Barnhart asked if we had any leverage on the junk yard just beyond Jolly on Waverly Road. Mr. Foulds responded; that is Gerald Huckaba ' s property and we have been to trial and not prevailed. We tried to buy the property and were not successful . Mr. Barnhart suggested that environmental protection should be looked into. Mr. Foulds stated the Code Enforcement staff is looking into what should be done next. Planning Board Minutes May 17, 1988 Page 6 Communications: A communication was received regarding the second half year of Board meeting dates. The Board will peruse the suggested dates for a decision. Board Member Comments : Mr. Wright reported that Mr. Mitchner' s surgery was successful . He is leaving the hospital today and will be staying in Maryland with his Mother. The Board wishes a communication sent. Adjournment: The regular May 17, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitt , Jae N. Foulds , Dir ctor La ng Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall June 7, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six members present: Barnhart, Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Morgan, Wright Staff: Foulds, Fountain, Wynant, Coscarelli . Council President Alfreda Schmidt and Councilmembers Charles Creamer and Jim Blair are in attendance also. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The public hearing items were presented by Vern Fountain and Donna Wynant. Z-12-88, 4713/4723/4729 South Cedar Street D-1 to F RON RODERICK, 6220 Columbia, Haslett. Before I submitted my materials we had a neighborhood meeting to get preliminary suggestions. Mark Fulton hosted that and a number of residents from Robert and Kendon attended. (Mr. Roderick submitted a petition with 33 names in support. ) Commercial zoning really fits the nature and character of Cedar Street. From I-96 to Holmes Road 98% of the properties are commercial , as opposed to office professional . (Photographs were submitted of the commercial uses up Cedar. ) The widening of Cedar will be a major improvement to fostering traffic flow and aid left hand turns. I commend the City on initiating that project. Also Robert Street, directly to the north, will be closed to traffic. We want to maintain the integrity of those neighborhoods. We have proposed no ingress or egress to the development from Robert Street. We have two exits on Cedar Court, the south side of the property. We plan flared curbs so we direct traffic with "no left turn" signs from the project back to Cedar. The majority of parking up front is located where the fourplex is planned. Most traffic parking in that area will exit directly to Cedar Street. I am concerned about the left hand turns to McDonald' s exit. Traffic jamming up is a valid consideration, but curb cuts can be adjusted. Crucial to the neighborhood and me, barriers and buffers to the residential area, especially the northeast corner of the property. In the drawings the building was set back to within 35 to 40 feet of the property so that all activity and parking would be on the Cedar Street side, and so would act as a buffer. I propose a one story, low profile type building that will be no higher than neighborhood housing. We can build as high as 45 feet with the current Planning Board Minutes June 7, 1988 Page 2 zoing, up to four stories. I believe it will reduce the noise from Cedar Street. Neighborhood concerns were important; (1) A secondary buffer other than the building, (2) a stockade fence would be possible, or (3) plant materials to enhance the surrounding neighborhood. Lighting can be designed to be contained on the property and yet provide adequate security. Finally, there could be worse development in there. My largest project is the Washington Apartments, the older high-rise building in a fairly marginal area. So my credibility in this community can be checked out. I envision we would have interest from small businesses; a branch bank, a cleaners, computer store. MARK FULTON, 522 Robert. We have no way of knowing what buffers, entrances and exits will look like. Our street will be closed, limiting access to Kendon School , and as Mrs. Horne pointed out, that will leave Kendon the street for people to cut through to get into this area. Mr. Roderick seems to be in good faith. If we could be assured of certain things, it's not a bad idea. But because things change, I am opposed. The neighborhood is owners that have been there a long time. MARY DOBSON, 516 Robert Street. My husband and I are opposed due to the fact that Cedar Street is commercial but a good number are empty. F&M Plaza is not full yet. Between Jolly and Holmes are sixteen empty buildings. On the other side of Richter's is a small bunch of buildings with empty space and a building empty on the corner of Jolly and Cedar. These have been empty a long time and are beginning to reflect that; a lot of trash and kids loiter. We have trouble on the south side with young people driving around and getting together at these empty buildings. Robert is a difficult corner to get off of at Cedar. The closing of Cedar will put traffic back onto Robert In Mr. Roderick's proposal Kendon will be the only open through street between Cedar and Pennsylvania in that area so there will be a lot of traffic on it and there is a school there. We feel with his proposal we will see brand new empty buildings. The low profile, one story buildings are full . There's two professional properties within a two block radius that have had tenants for quite a while and are all well kept properties. I can see no need for more commercial space. Traffic is already heavy on Cedar Street, 'that is the reason for the• widening. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-13-88, South of Kalamazoo Plaza (408) DM-3 to D-1 ROGER CONRAD, 1202 Ravenswood Drive. The property to the north, the Christman Planning Board Minutes June 7, 1988 —� Page 3 building, and extending back into this one piece of property was rezoned from residential to commercial last summer. With renovating the building the old Roller Drome was taken down for additional parking area. We purchased from the City the west 136 foot. Approximately 50 foot from the riverbank has been retained by the City, primarily because sale of riverfront property needs a vote of the public. The property to the north has been rezoned to "D-1" and the purpose tonight of requesting the change is so the entire Christman Company property would be the same zoning. We ask that you approve this request. We intend to keep this as open as possible other than the requirements for the parking lot. The more open, the less problem for area residents. JIM BLAIR, 511 Fulton, President of the Friends of the River, which is about 150 individuals in the area with the goal of protecting the river and enhance and support reasonable and good development along the river. I am interested in the recommendation of the Waterfront Development Board. If the property is going to be used for parking, why can't it be zoned for parking? I think you should have a recommendation on what we should do with the street right-of- way adjacent to this piece of property. There are very few streets that actually come out to the river like that. We would like that to stay in City ownership and be used in conjunction with the parks and tennis courts. We would like to see a site plan. Thank you very much. Mr. Barnhart reported, at an American Planning Association conference it was reported that Houghton has a policy of 66 foot right-of-way along the river and they have eliminated everything including businesses. I would like to turn over the information I acquired to you. Mr. Blair, in return, submitted to the Board members a pamphlet entitled "River Trail " put together by the Friends of the River. Mr. Conrad; I understand this piece would not go to the river, it would be held back 50 feet. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-14-88, 1023 East Saginaw Street C to F NATHAN T. SPECTOR, 6720 Aberdeen Drive. I own 1015, 1019 and at present 1023 East Saginaw. The building at 1015 •and 1019 was put up fifteen years ago. Last year we purchased 1023, which is in pretty bad shape. It is the last residential property on the north side of the 1000 block. It would enhance the area if it were removed and give me the opportunity to square up my building and property. I could use it for storage or retail space. The garage is down and the house should have been removed by June 1, but the utilities have not been completely severed from the building. We have sufficient parking for the present establishment, which is built on three Planning Board Minutes June 7, 1988 -� Page 4 parcels of land. We reserved one for off street parking and 1023 will afford me more parking. I intend to leave the present curb cut and use it for access. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Act-18-88, Sparrow Hospital--Vacate Alley ROBERT WISCH, 120 South Holmes Street. Back in 1978 Provincial wanted to make that a 20 foot alley and I have some minutes from the Planning Board and City Council to make that a permanent, dedicated alley with 33 foot right-of-way on Holmes Street. (Mr. Wish presented information regarding past actions on this alley. ) Being an adjoining property owner I should get as much land as Sparrow's going to get. I took a traffic count and double the amount of traffic comes out on Holmes as Jones Street because of the width. CATA buses make a regular run as well as handicapper vans and that is the busiest alley for the number of cars going onto Holmes Street. There is a big drop off into my back yard (submitted pictures) so the alley could not go right to the edge of that wall or they would be in my back yard. We need the width for the alley on Holmes Street. If they put new parking, they will have to fence because it is less than 100 feet to my property and according to Ordinance, if it's less than 100 feet, they have to put beautification. They could run that as a private alley at the cost of the taxpayers if you give them full control of it. People park in Medical Arts parking because they are afraid to park in the ticket booths. HAROLD LEEMAN, 529 North Francis Street. The locals have a survey out trying to get opinions on the alley. Eastside Neighborhood Organization has a subcommittee that works with Sparrow Hospital and I 'm sure they have comments. It may look like Mr. Wish is the only one with a concern, but a lot of people in the area do. Thank you. JIM PRISTER, Assistant Administrator at Sparrow Hospital . With me are Ira Ginsberg, Vice President of Operations, J. McGinn, Director of Safety and Security and Bill Vincent our Director of Engineering. In December of 1987 we purchased the Wines of the World Party Store and the house behind, Tony's Restaurant and the house on Jones Street from Tony Fabiano. We did not have a specific use for the property itself and in the last three months our parking situation has gotten worse. In December of '86 we opened our shuttle lot next door to the railroad tracks at the old FSB building and created a parking lot with 300 spaces. It is our intent to raze the houses on Jones Street, the restaurant and house behind Wines of the World Party Store. Our intent is not to abandon the alley, but maintain a thoroughfare and make Planning board Minutes June 7, 1988 Page 5 several curb cuts into our existing parking into the alley to increase the flow of traffic in that area. IRA GINSBERG. We were willing to revert that property back to its original state. The School District and the State of Michigan requested we not do that, they wanted to use it for parking. We no longer have a lease for that property, the State has retained possession. We gave up the use of it in December of 1986. We have not heard a change from them since then. Mr. Leeman added, maintenance on that property is bad. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Act-23-88, 329/333 South Washington Mall FRED MC LAUGHLIN, Architect for the renovation of these two buildings. Each has two storefronts, so we are talking about four storefronts. The stairs presently exist at a three foot distance from the face of the building. There 's 16 foot, 9 inches from the face of the curb and the requirement is five feet for planter boxes, meters, steel grills, etc. and another ten feet clear beyond that. The existing steps now stick about 1 foot, 3 inches into the pedestrian areas behind the five feet. The projection of the awnings was based on field observation and what would provide protection for people in front of the stores and provide an attraction for the front of the stores. So I decided to make that reduction from seven feet, which is allowed by the Building Code, but didn't seem necessary in terms of doing what we wanted the project to do. It's our belief that the side steps as an entranceway will enhance the overall renovation project and the streetscape in itself and will attract a certain amount of pedestrian traffic. I don 't think there will ever be a great deal of pedestrian traffic and I hope that might be taken into consideration insofar as we 've extended that extra one foot, three inches into that ten foot pedestrian area. It seemed a good point to not detract from the retail exposure on South Washington Square the area needed for the elevator access, which is part of handicap access, so it was pushed to the back of the building. At the back of the building the floor level , which starts at street level on South Washington Square, stays level all the way to the back of the building. Unfortunately the street 'has an incline so we can 't come out on Kalamazoo unless we entertain some horrendous ramp and that doesn't seem in anybody's best interest. So we are ramping in from the rear and there 's a concourse from Kalamazoo through the building to the back side. Also we need to have a certain separation between the front access steps off South Washington Square. I didn't particularly want to see handicap access in the rear, that always bugs me. Unfortunately, in this particular instance the grade and the site required it. Thank you very much for your time. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Manning board Minutes June 7, 1988 Page 6 Comments from the Audience: HAROLD LEEMAN, 529 North Francis. I was here two weeks ago in regard to Saginaw and Hayford (case number Z-31-86, 2310 East Saginaw Street) . I understand the Planning Division got the guy to clean up the yard, the cars and got the landscaping sign out of the area. He was given until November of '88 to get the pavement in. Thank you for doing what you did. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Morgan moved for approval of the minutes of May 17, 1988 and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright Chairman NCU-6-88, 429 North Pine Street was tabled to give the Downtown Neighborhood Association opportunity to respond; have they? Mr. Foulds answered, they will meet tomorrow night. REMAINS ON THE TABLE The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Emly Horne The next meeting will be held Thursday, June 16, 1988 in the Division Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. Report from Planning Director: Jim Foulds 1) I would like to invite an attorney from the legal department to talk to the Board about recent implications of State and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on zoning as it relates to public taking of properties. That is, zoning decisions which are so restrictive as to limit the use of property and to be a virtual "take" so it cannot be any reasonable use. I would like the Board to be aware so as we deal with difficult cases, we can make reasonable and rational decisions. Planning Board Minutes June 7, 1988 —�r Page 7 2) Regarding the court case with McNamara Construction Company on West Holmes Road, the City is trying to prevent continued use of the contractor's storage yard. We have suggested, and the property owner is seriously considering, "DM-I" multiple zoning category to allow residential development. I would like to inform the Council whether the Board feels "DM-1" use is appropriate. Mr. Langworthy asked, did the neighborhood accept it? Mr. Foulds responded, we met with the neighbors, Councilmember Benavides and a representative from the City Attorney's office and frankly don't know what the residents want. I think single family development or a park. We are never going to get single family on that property. A local developer felt, based on property costs , that even manufactured housing was not economically feasible. This would be 22 story buildings, apartment type units; probably 4 or 5 twelve unit buildings , as opposed to the individual condominium buildings than the previous proposal contained. The judge will probably say if a contractor's storage yard is not a reasonable use, what is an appropriate use. Communications: Board meeting dates The dates for Board meetings for the rest of the calendar year will be posted prior to the June 28 meeting. Board Member Comments: 1) Mr. Morgan requests an excused absence from the June 28 meeting. Approval was moved by Mrs. Horne, seconded by Mr. Wright; APPROVED 2) Jack Morgan passed out an insert that will appear in the Lansing State Journal which highlights what the State of Michigan is proposing for the Capitol Complex area. Adjournment: The regular June 7, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, a s N. Foulds, D• ctor sing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall June 28, 1988 Merle Barnhart, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with five members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langworthy, Wieland, Wright It was moved by Mrs. Horne and supported by Mr. Langworthy to approve the absence of Alice Wieland; APPROVED Excused Absences: Jack Morgan, Charles Mitchner and Alice Wieland Staff in Attendance: Spackman, Fountain, Coscarelli PUBLIC HEARING: Act-5-88, 1100 North Washington Avenue--Parking Lot Jim Spackman, Deputy Director, presented this public hearing to the Board and -� audience. This Act 285 review came before you in March; a request from Cellular Communi- cations Network to purchase a currently metered City parking lot. No one attended that public hearing. Based on that and the staff analysis, the Board recommended closure as a public lot and sale to the communications network for use in their expansion program. The City did not put a price on the lot. The Public Safety and Properties Committee has been waiting for the signed agreeiaent from the prospective purchasers. A development plan had been requested, however, never submitted. Some neighboring property owners submitted a request to purchase. That Committee referred it back to the Planning Board to re-examine this additional interest in the lot and reconsider their recommendation. RON NUTKINS, 1136 North Washington, Ron's Vac Shop. Is this Lot 7 or Lot 17? Mr. Spackman clarified, it would be Lot 17. Mr. Nutkins continued; your letter said there was plenty of on street parking. As you can see, in front of El Renacimiento, the Shaver Shop and Ron ' s Vac Shop there are two spaces. The communications place has two--and that is it. I have a postal substation in my store and get a lot of people in and out all day, six days a week. This is the only parking lot we have on that end of town. It is used by the businesses across the street who have their own employee parking lots. There is the grocery store and the video store has four parking places. We want to keep it as a City parking lot. I disagree with what the last meeting said it cost to plow the snow and keep it clean, it did not cost riaimiiiy Duct u ninuLe�) June 28, 1988 —� Page 2 $1,000. If it did, I want the contract because they plowed twice and I clean it. I was the only one to receive a letter last time and I circulated the petitions to people who use the parking lot. As Co-president of the North Lansing Business Association, that was part of my job. We only have space at the fish ladder, which makes it difficult to park and carry a vacuum down. Employees of the other businesses park there and it is quite full . We recommend you keep this as a parking lot, or next time include everybody in the bids. Also, there are eight spaces being rented--I take two for my employees--but the City has no record of parking rentals. There have been errors and a few things overlooked. Thank you. JOSE LOPEZ, Editor of El Renacimiento. Back in 1984 when we acquired the building, we wrote to the City to request use of several permit parking areas. Since late '84 we have been purchasing from five to seven permits a month, about $600+ per year to the City. We would like very much to see the parking lot remain. We have a lot of student interns. Basically, that is the mission of the newspaper to help hispanic and minority individuals obtain a career in printing, journalism and graphic arts. Without that lot, they would have to walk at least five blocks. Another reason to maintain the lot as is, the building we own not only has five commercial properties on the first floor, but six apartments upstairs. I would like to reiterate that we had not received letters for the first hearing. MARY HANEY, Buck and Mary's restaurant and hotel , 401-403 East Grand River Avenue. Although I am more than 300 feet away, I have interest. The main thing disturbing to me is that it seems big business overrides small business. These small businesses have been here for many years. Thank you. ARTUORO SANTA-CRUZ, owner of 106, 108, 110 East Grand River. I also own La India Tortillas. I didn 't know anything about this. We have several problems if you close it down. One, our trash is substantial . Granger won't back out with the trash bin the way it is, they have to go through the City lot. Second, we use the city parking lot for deliveries. If you close that up, they'd have to back by Estes Furniture--and I guess you 'd have to close us down too. You will have an impact on parking in the area. We have our own lot, but these other people will be denied their lot. Lastly, if you paid $1,000 to plow it, then we 'll do it for $900. Thanks. PETE BAKER, Pro-Tel Incorporated, 1129 North Washington. I too did not receive the initial letter. Right now we have a problem with Beeman' s rldrininy Dudru niriuLe5 June 28, 1988 -� Page 3 because it has so little parking. If you close it, we, as well as H&R Block, will need to call the Police to have them towed out. We would like to see you keep the lot open. If not, the bidding process should be repeated. REFERRED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mr. Langworthy moved for approval of the June 7, 1988 minutes and Mr. Wright seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: '-" Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright The three rezoning cases, listed as a, b and c, will not have recommendations made this evening due to lack of a quorum. P-5-87, Moores River Estates Final Plat The Committee recommends approval of the proposed final plat of Moores River Estates , subject to the six conditions stated in the staff report. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED NCU-6-88, 429 North Pine Street--Class A The Committee recommends Class "A" nonconforming status for the property at 429 North Pine Street be approved subject to three conditions: 1. That a final site plan be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits or any change in occupancy of the property. 2. That a 'landscape plan be included with the required site plan. 3. That any improvements proposed for the property be completed within one (1) year following Class "A" approval unless otherwise extended. It is further understood that before Class "A" status becomes effective, all conditions shall be met and the status is to apply to the existing use only and any change of use will require Planning Board approval . Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Planning boara minutes June 28, 1988 Page 4 NCU-9-88, 611 Samantha Street--Substitution The Committee recommends that the request for substitution of use for the property located at ull Samantha Street be approved, subject to the improvements of landscape screening and buffering on the site if and when any proposed improvements are made, especially to off street parking. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED NCU-11-88, 300 Hill Street--Substitution The Committee recommends that this requested substitution of use at 300 Hill Street be approved. The proposed glass shop and storage would be no more intense than some previous uses. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED The next meeting of the Zoning and Ordinance Committee will be held on - Wednesday, July 13, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Urban Development Committee: Rose Killips reported. Act-15-88, Raymond Drive--ROW Vacation The Committee recommends that Parcel D, the north 110+ feet, be vacated to the abutting property owners. Also, that Parcel C be transferred to the Public Service Department and dedicated as public rignt-of-way for Raymond Drive. Mrs. Killips so moved and Mrs. Horne supported; APPROVED Act-20-88, 350 South Grand Avenue--ROW Sign The Committee recommends that the request for permission to leave a sign, located on this spot for many years , be approved. Any modification to the existing or new sign must be placed behind the right-of-way line. Mrs. Killips moved for approval and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes June 28, 1988 Page 5 Act-22-88, Burchard Park--Use City Land The Committee recommends that the Lansing/North Lansing Electric Railroad Museum be given a lease and permitted to install the displays, cars, crane and sign in Burchard Park east, subject to seven conditions: 1. The crane and sign be erected in a manner as not to disturb the existing tree in the area. 2. The railroad cars and their display areas should be set up so as not to interfere with the Board of Water and Light poles and transformer. 3. The display areas are to be at least ten feet (10' ) away from all manholes. 4. The Museum pay one dollar ($1) a year as a lease payment. 5. The Museum indemnify the City and provide liability insurance with the City as the co-insured. o. The Museum provide all expenses for any utilities required and to maintain the crane, sign, cars and display areas in a condition equal to those of the other facilities in Burchard Park. The property is to be restored to a parklike condition by the RR Museum if the exhibit or Museum discontinues the use or maintenance. 7. The portion of Factory Street south of Maple Street should be transferred from Public Service Department jurisdiction to Parks Department for use in conjunction with the Museum and park use. Mrs. Killips so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED Act-23-88, 329/333 South Washington Square The Committee recommends that the request to place awnings on the building at 333 South Washington Square, rebuild entrance steps and add planters in the public right-of-way be approved subject to conditions: 1. The petitioner apply for the appropriate permit from the Public Service Department for the steps and planter in the Kalamazoo public right-of-way. 2. The awnings will be attached to the building and will not have any supports extending to the sidewalk. 3. The existing tree located southeast of the proposed entrance must be replaced or relocated at the Petitioner's expense to maintain a minimum walkway clearance of ten feet (10' ) . Motion was made by Mrs. Killips and seconded by Mrs. Horne; APPROVED r lamiiily uuaru IN I I I U W2 , June 28, 1988 Page 6 The next Committee meeting will be Thursday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Division Conference Room. New Business: The election of officers will be postponed to the July 19 meeting as there is not a quorum this evening. Communications: Reappointments through June 30, 1992 have been given by the Mayor to Rose Killips and Charles Mitchner. Board Member Comments: Mr. Barnnart requests an excused absence from the July 19 meeting. Mrs. Horne moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Adjournment: The June 28, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. 4Spckman, Deputy Director for James N. Foulds, Director Lansing Planning Division WC Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7:30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall July 19, 1988 Emly Horne, Vice Chairman, convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with seven members present: Horne, Killips, Langworthy, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Excused: Merle Barnhart Staff in attendance: Foulds, Spackman, Fountain, Coscarelli The agenda was altered to hold election of officers in the Business Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Vern Fountain, City Zoning Administrator. Z-15-88, 1120 West Washtenaw Street B to C JOSEPH MOODY, petitioner, 4407 Oakcrest. The reason I applied is it was nonconforming. I put in a lot of money to bring the property up. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-16-88, Southwest Corner of Cavanaugh and Lowcroft Roads C to DM-1 P-1-88, Bel -Air Meadows #2--Tentative Preliminary Plat JACK VER PLANCK, 1724 Windsor Place, petitioner presented a site plan and a proposed survey of the subdivision. Some areas were rezoned to multiple in 19,68. We would rather have this than the subdivision. The seven structures north of Burchfield are duplexes on both sides of the road. Presently there are questions witn the City whether the soil is stable enough to build on. They conducted four soil borings; two were down at 25 feet depth, two at 20 feet. JESSIE SANDERS, 4204 Lowcroft. That whole block has only five basements. It is on quicksand. There is only one seder and it is inadequate. Also we ildve a four way stop and traffic backs up for blocks. Who would pay for the new sewer? Mrs. Horne reported, Public Service Department says they are available. Mr. VerPlanck added; the City put storm and sanitary sewers in. There wouldn't oe any more work done. Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 2 WILLIAM ANDERSON, 808 West Cavanaugh Road. We have enough rental properties. I am concerned about the traffic. MARSHA HERMES, 800 Pierce Road. This is one of the few subdivisions that young families can afford to buy in. Once people were not keeping their houses up, now they are. This would be 30 additional people in a much smaller area. We have letters from neighbors that recommend the zoning stay as is. We want to keep it a safe residential area. This is a dangerous corner. I am concerned also about the width of the lots. I recommend you keep it as is. KERI PLANK, 720 Pierce Road. I have the same concerns. What will it do to our taxes? What about the traffic? PAT MARIETTA, 822 Pierce Road. I think it is a good idea because the lot has been vacant a long time. It would be nice to have a home there. -- ARTHUR FAUSSETT, 4404 Burchfield. I have one duplex on my property and spend time cleaning up their trash. Rental and transient people don't keep up their properties and - are careless about trash at times. This will create a bigger traffic problem. I would like to propose an alternate plan with a more dense population. Mr. VerPlanck stated; the majority of the people have purchased their houses after- this was zoned multiple dwelling in 1968. 1 mow the property and clear up trash. Mr. Morgan noted; I am a renter and I don 't think your comments are fair! What is the minimum size lot for duplex? Mr. Fountain answered; 6400 square feet for two bedroom; they exceed that. MARSHA HERMES. Are there seven lots? Mr. Fountain responded; there is one large tract made up of two lots. He proposes to record a plat that will reflect the seven lots. Mr. Foulds clarified; the developer has the right, assuming the City approves the plat, to build at the minimum lot area requirements for a "C" Residential District. The City cannot require he provide lots larger than that. Two communications were received from: JUNE M. BROWN, 801 Pierce Road; strongly against the rezoning. GLORIA GORDILLO, 212 Pierce Road; it would destroy our area for Mr. VerPlanck' s material gain. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 3 Z-17-88, 110 West Jolly Road C to DM-2 DENNIS HUFFMAN, 5133 Ivan Street. I have a site plan available. Resident, East Jolly 205. We want to be sure our interests are represented. It looks like a number of car areas in a little property. We are also concerned about traffic and pedestrian flow. We would like to see a six foot wooden privacy fence around the property. DONALD HASSELMAN. How many parking spaces have those units? Mr. Huffman answered; there are 48 parking spaces. DOUG MC KEE, 131 East Jolly Road. We have a problem with school children and minor vandalism. The apartments would increase the foot traffic. I am concerned about the increase of traffic in general . We would like to see an elevation of what is planned. The foot traffic and increased traffic are = primary concerns. A message was received from WANDA MORSE, 205 East Jolly Road, A-12; objects to more units . It would add more traffic and noise and is too dense for the site. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-18-88, 615 West Ionia Street DM-4 to D-2 DAVID SHARPE, petitioner. This was constructed in 1907 and converted in mid ' 50' s with three residential units. We purchased it in 1978. I would like to make this economically feasible. I have had several inquiries from law firms for use of the first floor. I think the new "D-2" combination type zoning that this block has been designated for would be correct. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE P-2-88, Blue Water Plat--Tentative Preliminary HAROLD WIEGAND, 618 East Oakland Avenue, petitioner. We represent the owners. There is a total of about 17.9 acres. Our intent is to subdivide five parcels of property for commercial . Skoog Court will be a dedicated street to the City. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 4 Comments from the Audience: MARY ETTINGER, regarding Z-4-88/SLU-3-88, 5400 block of South Waverly Road Manufactured Home Park. This was at t'rhe Zoning Committee and I have not yet had an opportunity to study their report. I request no action be taken at this time so I can study the Planning Division report. A new storm drain would have to be put in. CAROLE RICHEY, Downtown Merchants Association. This began with too much traffic going through the Cherry Hill area. The way to do this is to convert Kalamazoo Street to two-way, for which traffic feels they had to open the 100 to 300 blocks of South Washington. It is necessary for retail to add life to the downtown area. We would like to designate the five blocks area as a special area to create a retail district. We don ' t intend to make this a throughway, we want visibility. The Capitol Loop is wonderful . Traffic flows , but is not good for the merchant. We also hope it will get people to come downtown. We ask you to do this on a one year basis and then evaluate it. A brief recess was taken. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: The minutes of June 28, 1988 were approved with two corrections to include excused absences. Election of Officers: Emly Horne nominated Floyd Wright for Chairman; Mr. Langworthy seconded. Mr. Mitchner moved nominations closed and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED Nominations were opened for Vice Chairman. Mr. Mitchner nominated Jack Morgan and Mr. Langworthy supported. Mr. Mitchner moved nominations be closed and Pir. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Floyd Wright Z-12-88, 4700 Block South Cedar Street D-1 to F TABLED IN COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 5 Z-13-88, South of 408 Kalamazoo Plaza DM-3 to D-1 The Committee recommends the request to rezone property south of 408 Kalamazoo Plaza from "DM-3" Residential to "D-1" Professional Office District be approved and further that any future development and/or major alterations to the flood plain area are subject to review and approval by the Planning Board, City Council and State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Committee further recommends that an Act 285 Review be initiated regarding future use and jurisdiction of the Lenawee Street stub between River Street and the Grand River adjacent and south of the subject parcel . Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED Z-14-88, 1023 East Saginaw Street C to F The Committee recommends that the request to rezone property at 1023 East Saginaw Street from "C" Residential to "F" Commercial District be approved. Mr. Wright so moved and Mrs. Horne seconded; APPROVED The next four cases, which had public hearing this evening, will go into the Zoning and Ordinance Committee for further study; they are Z-15-88, Z-16-88, P-1-88, and Z-17-88. Z-18-88, 615 West Ionia Street DM-4 to D-2 The Committee recommends approval of the request to rezone 615 West Ionia Street from "DM-4" Residential to "D-2" Residential /Office District. Mr. Wright moved for approval and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED P-2-88, Blue Water--Tentative Preliminary Plat The Committee recommends that the tentative preliminary plat of Blue Water Plat, located on the south side of Jolly Road west of Cedar Street, be given approval subject to six conditions: 1. That the final plat be developed with all public improvements, as required by the Lansing Subdivision Regulations and the Michigan State Plat Act. Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 6 2. That all lots shall be graded so surface water will drain therefrom so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. 3. That the developer utilize an underground electrical distribution system, as specified in Section 1238.08 of the Lansing Subdivision Regulations. 4. That the necessary easements be provided for the installation of utilities. 5 That the requirements of all responding agencies be complied with. 6. That this tentative approval of the preliminary plat is effective for a period of twelve (12) months. Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED Z-4-88 and SLU-3-88, 5400 Block South Waverly Road Manufactured Home Park A to DM-1 TABLED IN COMMITTEE SLU-6-88, SW Corner Hazel Street/Pennsylvania Avenue--Flood Plain The Zoning and Ordinance Committee recommends the request for a special land use permit to construct a vehicular storage garage within the 100 year floodpla-in of the Red Cedar River on property located on the southwest corner of Pennsyl - vania Avenue and Hazel Street be approved subject to five conditions: 1. That a permit be issued by the Department of Natural Resources prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. The building be flood proofed or elevated out of the floodplain. 3. Elevate mechanical and utility service out of the floodplain or provide accessible manual cut off switches for same. 4. Provide a plan to evacuate all vehicles from the site prior to inundation of the site from flood waters. 5. Landscape screening and buffering be provided along the south property line to protect and enhance the River Trail . Mr. Wright so moved and Mr. Langworthy supported; APPROVED The next meeting of the Committee will be held August 10, 1988 at 3 a.m. in the Division Conference Room. Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 7 Urban Development Committee: Emly Horne Act-55-87, Sawyer Road--Acquisition The Committee recommends that the Development Division Real Estate Specialist contact the appropriate parties with the purpose of securing warranty deeds and other documents as required, to a portion of the existing Sawyer Road. Further, that upon agreement, warranty deeds be executed and jurisdiction be placed with the City of Lansing Public Service Department. Mrs . Horne moved for approval and Mrs. Wieland supported; APPROVED Act-5-88, 1100 North Washington Avenue Parking Lot The Committee recommends , based upon the request of business people in the area, that Lot 17, located in the 100 block of North Washington Avenue, be retained by the City. Mrs. Horne so moved and Mrs. Wieland seconded; APPROVED Act-18-88, Alley between Jones and Holmes Streets--Sparrow Hospital The Committee recommends the alley be vacated and sold to Sparrow Hospital subject to conditions that must be adhered to: 1. Erection of a quality wood fence along the entire north and west property lines of 120 South Holmes Street in compliance with the Fence and Hedge Ordinance, as agreed to by Sparrow Hospital representatives and Mr. Robert Wisch. 2. Installation of plantings on Mr. Wisch 's property along the new fence at the request of Mr. Wisch, which would be maintained by him. Mrs. Horne moved for approval and Mrs. Wieland supported; APPROVED Act-26-88, Kensington Meadows Drain Easement The Urban Development Committee recommends approval of the request to reduce the width of a storm drain easement and to establish an easement for an outlet drain, pending approval by the City Engineer. Further, that the portion of 36 foot drain easement extending west from Waverly Park Apartments be reduced to 20 feet. Mrs. Horne so moved and Mrs. Killips seconded; APPROVED Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 8 Act-29-88, Skye View Subdivision--Cooley Drive ROW The Committee recommends the City accept the strip of land and dedicate it as public right-of-way for Cooley Drive. Mrs. Horne so moved and Mrs. Killips supported; APPROVED The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August 11, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Report from Planning Director: Jim Foulds 1. City property on Edgewood Boulevard. This is about eight acres of excess right-of-way zoned to "DM-1" Multiple zoning district. The City has entertained proposals from developers to sell and develop that property. The Development Division has selected Ganton Enterprises to develop a 68 unit elderly residen- tial facility on that site. It will consist of one building; not a nursing home, but an independent living situation. Staff believes this is a very positive facility which is necessary in this region. 2. Ongoing adult entertainment case. On August 4 our consulting attorneys will be taking up the appeal filed in regional court in Cincinnati on the constitutionality of the adult entertainment section of Lansing' s Zoning Ordinance. 3. We have had to reschedule your dinner to prior to your August 16 meeting. The City Attorney will be with us to brief you on the recent Supreme Court decisions on zoning and takings of land. 4. LASER (Lansing Area Sentening and Enhancing Rehabilitation) wishes to set up counseling for parolees in a residential setting. They propose to establish a facility for about 25 parolees on West Grand River Avenue. The residents have held meetings and are working through their ward Councilman to voice their objection. There also is a legal question involved. They claim because they are acting as an arm of the State of Michigan--they are receiving funds to build and operate this facility--they are not subject to local land use and zoning controls and can put -their facility wherever they choose. City position is vie feel the opposite, they are just simply a group receiving funds from the State. There are two court cases pending that -will have an impact on the issue. One is in Muskegon Heights, which deals with the same kind of proposal Planning Board Minutes July 19, 1988 Page 9 from a different non-profit corporation. Muskegon Heights lost at Circuit Court level and it is now at the State Appeals court level being reviewed. Another case out of Detroit is dealing with a different kind of facility. The Court ruled in Detroit's favor that, organizations receiving money from the State of Michigan cannot be considered agents of the State, but must stand on their own merits and are subject to local Codes and controls. It' s possible this may be settled before a rezoning request is ever made. 5. Proposal by Downtown Merchants Association to conduct a test program in the 1, 2 and 300 blocks of the South Washington Mall . They propose a free parking program, open the blocks to through traffic and evaluate the program over a twelve month period to determine whether it has a positive, negative or no impact on the retail district. The Mayor has asked for Board input. The Department is supporting the test. The Transportation Department feels the loss of revenue from attended parking, which would have a reduction of two employees, results in a net loss to the City of approximately $100,000 per year. That does not consider additional revenue generated from ticket violations. This would be taken from Parking Fund, not the General Fund. The Traffic people are concerned it is setting a precedent for futher reduction of those funds. The merchants have not yet discovered where best to put employee parking. Mr. Morgan moved that the Planning Board endorse the one year trial as proposed; Langworthy supported. APPROVED by a vote o 6 yeas, 1 nays. Board Member Comments: Ms. Killips requests an excused absence from the August 11 Committee meeting and the August 16 Board meeting. Mrs. Horne moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED Mr. Wright reported on the East Side Transportation Committee. At the open forum on the east side, the Aurelius Road/Clemens corridor was discussed. They want to taper the lanes down to one lane in each direction, even to further slow the traffic, some speed bumps. They will now make a final recommendation. Adjournment: The regular July 19, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board stood adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, A J s N. Foulds , 'rector L nsing Planning Division Regular Meeting Lansing Planning Board 7: 30 p.m. , City Council Chambers Tenth Floor, City Hall August 16, 1988 Floyd Wright, Chairman, convened the meeting at 7: 30 p.m. with seven members present: Barnhart, Horne, Langwortny, Mitchner, Morgan, Wieland, Wright Excused Absence: Rose Killips Staff in Attendance: Foulds, Fountain, Spackman, Coscarelli PUBLIC HEARINGS: These cases were presented by Vern Fountain, Zoning Administrator SLU-7-88, NW corner Lenore/Pattengill--Phone Substation DAVID SHAKESPEARE, for Michigan Bell Telephone, petitioner. I propose a 12 by 24 foot single story building; brick to match the Colonial Plaza buildings with gable roof and shingles and the outside will be landscaped, mowed and taken care of on a regular basis. It will be an unattended site and individuals will visit as needed; sometimes daily. The site is meant to serve the area around Mt. Hope out to Waverly Road. The closest similar site is at the end of Washington at Holmes Road behind the West Side Deli . We nave three sites out in Delta; the nearest is the corner of Willow and Creyts. The steel frame of the buildings are all the same. We try to make the outside appearance the same as the neighborhood. In this case the property owner has requested we match Colonial Plaza as close as possible. GARY BUSCH, 2008 Pattengill Avenue. If Michigan Bell is going to keep it up wetter than they have, that's fine with me. VIOLA BOSS, 2009 Pattengill . Where would that be built? I have measured and 12 feet is quite a distance from tine corner. A site plan was presented and Mr. S,nakespeare answered specific questions for the neighborhood residents. A communication was received from RICHARD AND DORIS MANN, 1506 West Ivit. Hope Avenue, with no objections. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 2 Z-19-88, 501 East Mt. Hope Avenue C to J AL GRANGER, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Hope Methodist Church, the petitioner. The presentation was pretty complete and I will answer questions if there are any. A letter was received by the Planning Division from TELESFORO AND ALICIA M. ACUNA, McAllen, Texas. The letter was read by the Chairman and stated in part; the church plans to tear down the house and expand their parking lot. We do not favor this rezoning for the following reasons: 1. Part of the residential aspect of our neighborhood would be lost. 2. Our property would be more susceptible to burglary since there would be no house on the west side of ours. 3. Anyone could park right next to our house at any time. This would infringe on our ability to keep our property private. 4. Our property value would decrease by having a parking lot next to it. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-20-88, 516/522/524 Liberty Street C/H to F HENRY POSKEY, Realtor from Grand Rapids and agent for the Hot 'N ' Now firm. The three homes to be removed are the last three homes in the area and I Delieve fits in with your long term plan of turning it into a commercial area. We have been working with Wayne Wentworth from the Michigan State Highway Department regarding the drive access and are following his recommendations. We have a site plan. The concept of the restaurant is an order and take out. Mr. Floyd of the Transportation Department thought it would De nice to have a cut-over for people to stay on the property to eat. However, that creates a conflict within the traffic pattern on the lot. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-21-88, Pompton Circle/Warwick Drive A/J to J and F ALBERT ROCK, 1401 Pompton Circle. This area has been residential since the 50' s. We object to the additional traffic from Burger King to these two homes. This is a very congested area now and we have only one outlet. Next the tavern will want two houses, then Dykstra will want some more houses and we won 't have a residential area. That is our greatest protest. Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 3 TONY BENAVIDES, Third ward Councilmember. I am in support of the residents. This request is outrageous, destroys our neighborhood and is riot in conformity with what the Council would like to see. I urge you to deny this request. I would like to congratulate the area people for the petition and stating it so clearly. I agree, if we allow this to happen it will be the beginning of more neighborhood intrusion. CHRIS TRAVIS, 1203 Warwick Drive. We have problems with the bar and with Burger King being open until 4 a.m. If they have to expand, maybe they should move their business elsewhere. That is our neighborhood and I am very opposed to this. We don ' t need more traffic congestion. GARY YOUNG, 1321 Pompton Circle. I agree with the traffic problem. There is a Wendy's and a lot of small children. It is difficult to get in and out. DON PIERCE for H&H Restaurants. We are not going to change the curb cuts. If we get more area, it will be used just for parking. Entrance and exit will be to Logan, not Warwick so I don't think traffic problem is an issue. Tne amount of property we needed in 1965 is different than now. We want to put a 20 foot buffered, irrigated area with a fence on three sides. It will look real nice. Thank you. The Chairman reported there were 10 opposing comments from the public and a petition with 66 signatures in opposition submitted. One comment in favor. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Z-22-88, 2615/2617 East Michigan Avenue A to J LARRY MANNOR, petitioner and owner of the property. I did not realize until a montn ago that I was not zoned properly and a person wanted to use the rental 'building. I have one for my own business and one rental building. Tire back parking lot is zoned residential , so I am trying to bring it into conformance with its parking use. It's gravel now so I would like to improve it, pave it and bring it up to Code. f,ly research shows that was the back entrance of Heatherwood Farms. But I didn 't realize it wasn 't parking. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDIAANCE COMMITTEE Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 4 Z-23-88, Southeast Corner Bardaville Drive and Plaza Drive D-1 to F There were no comments and the petitioner did not speak. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDIANNCE COMMITTEE PRD-1-88, Southwest corner of Cavanaugh Road and Lowcroft Street JACK VER PLANCK, petitioner. This is basically the same plan (Z-16-88) which is tabled. The property was zoned in 1968 as C-2 Residential zoning. That was even before Cavanaugh Road was put in about 1970. They put seven individual sewer leads into this property. So basically this could be split five ways and have sewer leads available. On Burchfield north there are 16 duplexes already. We wanted more open area so did not want to go with duplexes. Tire neighbors ' concern is for an eleven unit complex, which we will not build. They also thought it would be a 11rashy unit. That also is out of the question. The city is concerned with soil . We had borings taken and they were found to hold up to 2,000 pounds per square foot and no question of being able to build these buildings. I have a tentative sketch. We have met with tree neighbors and they have seen this plan. Most knew it was multiple dwelling before they purchased their houses. I will answer any questions. MARTHA HERMES, 8UO Pierce Road. My property backs up to this. I want to express concern for the safety of this corner. There have been numerous traffic accidents. This is using only one half of the vacant land, mostly toward this intersection with two curb cuts on Cavanaugh and one on Lowcroft, which in the winter is a glaze of ice. I also am concerned about the bulk of the development. It wi11 look like apartment buildings being a double story quadplex. There is no landscaping or fencing that can hide the view from the people on the hill . Can I , on behalf of the 65 neighbors, request this be tabled until we know what the architectural design will be and what is proposed. PATRICK MARIETTA, 822 Pierce Road. We nave nothing against the development. CARRIE BLAiNCK, 720 Pierce Road. We are not against the developing, only the amount proposed there. I have a sheet of concerns, comments and the petitions (submitted) . I think ne is not leaving enough space for safety, children, etc. BARBARA FAWCETT, 4404 Burchfield. Is the Traffic Board brought in before a final judgment is made? Mr. Foulds responded; staff review is prepared for Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 5 the Committee and Board and we would contact the Transportation Division staff for their input on the issue. I can assure you traffic impact will be considered. Ms. Fawcett continued; the density of housing and cars are my biggest concern. I don 't think we could 'handle any more development. If Mr. VerPlanck would cut those lots so they back up exactly to these people and put in single family dwellings , I would not be opposed. ARTHUR FAWCETT, 4404 Burchfield. Is parking legal on either Cavanaugh or Lowcroft streets? Mr. Foulds said we will check that. BERNADETTE MARIETTA, 822 Pierce Road. I feel the improvement in safety would De great because it' s a big open space and there has been a lot of burglary. The Chairman suggested the developer meet with the neighbors to enhance the process. REFERRED TO ZONING AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Comments from the Audience: MARY ETTINGER, regarding the Waverly Road Mooile Home Park (Z-4-88 and SLU-3-88) I request the Board table this until next month. MARK FULTON, 522 Roberts Street, regarding Z-12-88. The neighbors would like to reaffirm our fears on the rezoning. We feel there will be a traffic problem on Kendon. Even though Mr. Roderick has a great proposal , it could change. At your subcommittee meeting Mr. Fountain said his plan looks good on paper but there are not enough regulations to make sure the plans are followed. The berm base may not support the height so it may be thrown out the window. That is some of our fears. MARY DOBSON, 516 Roberts Street, regarding Z-12-88. I nave plat maps from the Assessor highlighted in yellow. On Cedar Street from Jolly to Holmes are vacant commercial buildings ; at 521 Jolly, 5031 and 5025 South Cedar, 4408 South Cedar is a 2z acre vacant lot zoned commercial and multiple dwelling. Down Cedar Street further there is Everett Plaza, a new development maybe one-third full . Walter French has office and retail space availaole. Also, on the proposed rezoning he is surrounded by residential . In this immediate area there are three day care centers; 4700 Southgate, 711 Kendon and 4320 Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 -- Page 6 Wildwood and an elementary school located on Kendon. You may have heard the Southside Business Association has expressed concern with the possible reduc- tion of profit and revenue based on the State of Michigan wanting to move more employees from the south end to downtown Lansing. These are established commercial businesses that are finding it tougn on the south end, which is not growing as well as it once was. Mr. Roderick had proposed an instant oil cnange on that site. There is one down Cedar Street less than half a mile. Also Cedar Street expansion will provide a left turn lane from Jolly Road to 14t. Hope. That will close off an awful lot of residential streets coming into Cedar Street now, which will push more residential traffic back into that neighborhood. With the commercial site it will put more pressure on the neighborhood. We want to keep our mature, well developed neighborhood with very few rental units. There are quite a few traffic accidents on Cedar Street now. I wish you would consider all of this. The zoning has been professional and we want it to stay that way. JEFF STALEY, with developers of Waverly Park Apartments, regarding the proposed mobile home park. I want to voice our objection for several reasons ; we think there is a saturation of mobile homes. It is not in accordance with the Master Plan. I have a partial petition from the surrounding residents. (This petition contains 75 signatures and states opposition because; (1) it would not be harmonious with the character of the adjacent property and surrounding area. (2) It would change the essential character of the surround- ing area. (3) It would interfere with the general enjoyment of adjacent property. ) RON RODERICK, 6220 Columbia Street, Haslett, regarding Z-12-88. I appreciate the comments from the neighborhood. First, concern about commercial development. I have had a number of apartments, one is the old Washington Apartment. The property across the street has gone into receivership three times. We have had one percent vacancy in the past year because of taking care of business in a prudent way. Even the repair of the bridge did not have an impact on our business. I think this has a lot to do with management. Everett Plaza sits way back and is not visible and some inherent problems with marketing. In three directions properties on Cedar Street are totally commercial . To the north and east of Cedar is residential that will be bermed. I will extend that berm around onto Roberts Street for protection. The commercial nature of Cedar Street is apparent. This is a large, 1.76 acres, and we propose to move the buildings toward Cedar Street to have its exposure and a buffer to the rear. We propose all of the parking will be on the Cedar Street side so noise and activity will not be on the back side. We will cooperate in anything to protect that neighborhood. There were 32 names on a petition supporting this project. I will do what I say I will do. We Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 7 have firm leases on two units for an oil change and tune up on the Richter side of tnis property. They' re clean and closed by 6 p.m. I am concerned about the neighbornood and a large portion of them support this project. Emly Horne reported; I noticed on your petition there were several people on Cox Boulevard and Spokane Avenue. I believe that is on the other side of Cedar Street. Mr. Roderick explained he had used the computerized list of people notified. WANDA RODERICK, 6220 Columbia, regarding the 4700 block of South Cedar. In reference to the traffic increase; the parking has all been placed in the front with access to Cedar Street and Cedar Court. With an office building the parking would be placed in the rear. We feel our proposal protects the neighborhood from a mass exodus at any one time of the day. Thank you. BRUCE ROTH, representing Hearthstone Bakery, 309 East Grand River Avenue, NCU-12-88, 2003 East Michigan Avenue substitution. This is currently Castel 1ani ' s Market and we propose to move our bakery to that location. We are mainly wholesale and some retail and 'hope to expand our retail business in this location. We also have a letter from the Eastside Neighborhood Organization who feel the bakery is a compatible use with that area and the east side. Thank you. A brief recess was taken by the Board. BUSINESS SESSION: Approval of Minutes: Mrs. Wieland moved to approve the minutes of the July 19, 1988 meeting and Mr. Langworthy seconded; APPROVED Committee Reports: Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Virgil Langworthy, Chairman The first seven items on the Committee ' s agenda will have action field until further discussion and reports can oe considered at the September 14, 1988 meeting. Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 8 With deference for the audience present items were acted on unsequentially. That is Z-4-88 and SLU-3-88 first; Z-12-88, 4700 block of South Cedar Street second. However, for the record they are reported as following the agenda. NCU-12-88, 2003 East Michigan Avenue Substitution The Committee approved a substitution of nonconforming use for the Hearthstone Bakery at 2003 East Michigan Avenue. It is believed the proposed use will be no more intense than the current occupant of the building. Mr. Langwortny moved for approval and Mr. Morgan supported; APPROVED NCU-13-88, 1025 North Pennsylvania Avenue Substitution The Committee approves the request to locate an antique store instead of a mission and clothing store in the building at 1025 North Pennsylvania Avenue. The proposed use will not increase the intensity of use or the physical dimensions of the existing building. ivir. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Mitchner seconded; APPROVED NCU-14-88, 1038 East Oakland Avenue Substitution The Committee recommends approval of the request for a substitution of use for property at 1038 East Oakland Avenue of an exterminating business for the previous custodial service use, subject to two conditions: 1. If on street parking becomes a problem on adjacent residential streets , the applicant will be notified to correct the problem or discontinue the use. 2. Screening to be provided along the adjacent residential property lines. Mr. Langworthy moved for approval and Mr. Mitchner supported; APPROVED P-3-83, Kahres Farm #2 Final Plat The Committee recommends approval of the final plat of Kahres Farm #2 Sub- division for approximately 91.6 acres of land south of Edgewood Boulevard and west of Amfgood Drive into twenty-one (21) lots, all naving access to the Planning Board Minutes August lo, 1988 Page 9 adjacent public streets which include Edgewood Boulevard, American Road and Amwood Drive. The proposed development is commercial shopping center, future office sites and mixed wholesale and warehouse uses, and is subject to the five stipulations for final plats, as specified in the Committee ' s report of August 10, 1988. Mr. Langworthy so moved and Mr. Morgan seconded; APPROVED Z-12-88, 4700 Block of South Cedar Street D-1 to F The Committee had a tie vote on this matter and the Chairman wishes to offer it to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. Mr. Morgan feels it is possible to develop this site commercially with minimum impact to the abutting neighborhood by the use of landscape screening and buffering and the construc- tion of a berm adjacent to the residents on Roberts Street and therefore, moved the reouest for rezoning be approved. Mr. Langworthy supported the motion because the residents should know that these decision are made in good faith and we have confidence that the staff will support the stipulations included in the motion. MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED vy a 2 yeas , 5 nays vote. Z-15-88, 1120 West Washtenaw B to C HELD IN COMMITTEE Z-17-88, 110 West Jolly Road A/C to DM-2 HELD IN COMMITTEE Z-4-88, 5400 Block South Waverly Road A to DM-1 and SLU-3-88, Waverly Road Mobile Home Park Mr. Morgan made a motion that at the request of the petitioner this be sent once again to the September 14 Committee meeting and that the petitioner be allowed to submit any additional information in writing to us by that date prior to action being sent by the Committee back to the Board September 20. Mrs. Horne supported the motion. APPROVED Tne next meeting of the Committee will be September 14, 1988 at 8 a.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Planning Board Minutes August 16, 1988 Page 10 Urban Development Committee Alice Wieland, Chairman, reported the Committee did not meet this month. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Division Conference Room. Report from Planning Director Jim Foulds 1) September 16 the City of Lansing and Economic Development Corporation are setting up a field trip to downtown Toledo to look at their redevelopment projects specifically waterfront oriented. We are lining up staff from the public and private sectors in the City of Toledo to brief people on development issues in their city and show examples of achievements with their waterfront and downtown development projects. I think it will be a very interesting and informative trip. 2) House Bill 5207 has been passed and signed by the Governor. This creates the state Capitol Park Commission and the state Capitol Park District, which is a major step toward the revitalization of the state complex. I will get copies of the Bill to all of you. 3) I want to thank Mr. Knot for his attendance at the Board meeting. We will be transcribing his comments and provide copies to the Board and staff members. Adjournment The Chairman adjourned the regular August 16, 1988 meeting of the Lansing Planning Board at 9:30 a.m. Jectfully submitted, v. Foulds, Directog Planning Division WC