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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE, CHAIRPERSON
COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL, III VICE CHAIRPERSON
COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON, MEMBER
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD, EX OFFICIO MEMBER

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center [phone] Detroit, MI 48226

Mr. Glenn Kersey

 Assistant City Council Committee Clerk

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1.

ROLL CALL

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.

CHAIR REMARKS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

5.

10:05 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Eastern Market Development Corporation in the area of 3445 Russell St, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-287).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of Eastern Market Development Corporation and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

6.

10:15 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 1435 Randolph, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of Randolph Centre 2020 LLC  (Petition #1325).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Randolph Centre 2020 LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

7.

10:25 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for Little Village Marina, LLC, around 9602 E. Jefferson and 9636 E. Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2024-320).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Little Village Marina, LLC, to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

8.

10:35 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for 2930 E Jefferson LLC, around 2930 E Jefferson Ave. Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2024-328)

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Status of Legislative Policy Division

Community Land Trust Policy & Agreement. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Latisha Johnson to provide a draft policy and/or agreement between the City of Detroit (City) and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) regarding the development of community land trust in the city of Detroit.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 10/17/24)

9.2

Status of Planning and Development Department

Property Sale of 222 Gratiot and 1255 Broadway. (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from PMB Holdings LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (“Purchaser”), to purchase 222 Gratiot and 1255 Broadway and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A incorporated herein (the “Properties”) for Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($236,800.00).) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 10/17/24)

9.3

Status of Law Department

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to expand the permissibility of child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes, to revise use regulations and parking requirements for such uses, and update definitions of day care uses for consistency with comparable terms in state law by amending Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, RI Single-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-8-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-81, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare Residential District, Section 50-8-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-8-165, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-171, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 2, Bl Restricted Business District, Section 50-9-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50- 9-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-11-145, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 9, MKT Market and Distribution District, Section 50-11-205, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 10, SDJ-Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-235, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-241, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 11, SD2- Special Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-265, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-271, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 12, SD4- Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed Use, Section 50-11-291, By­ right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-297, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Table, Subdivision C, Public, Civic and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-43, Day care, Division 2, General Use Standards, Section 50-12-130, Public, civic, and institutional uses-Spacing, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-183, Child care homes and centers, and Section 50-12-185, Family day care home; group day care home, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-512, Child care center; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 1, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Access, Subdivision B, Off-Street Parking Schedule ''A", Section 50-14-39, Day care, and Division 7, Operational Performance Standards, Section 50-14-587, Noise; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision D, Letter "C", Section 50-16-152, Words and terms (Ch-Cm), Subdivision G, Letter "F", Section 50-16-201, Words and terms (Fa-Fg), and Subdivision H, Letter "G", Section 50- 16-222, Words and terms (Gn-Gz). (Law Department, Health Department) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/17/24) 

9.4

Status of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Research on Legality of Restricting Marijuana Billboards and Potential Zoning Regulations. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9/26/24)

9.5

Status of Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Community Land Trust Policy & Agreement. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9/19/24)

10.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006216-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Program Administration of a Neighborhood Opportunities Funds Programs. – Contractor: SP Grace, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs, Suite 110, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,150,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006214-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding - AMEND 1 - To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Down Payment Assistance Program - Contractor: National Faith Homebuyers - Location: 615 Griswold, Suite 506, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract period: April 15, 2024 thru June 30, 2025 - Contract Increase Amount: $1,500,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $6,500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

10.3

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

Text amendment to Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to streamline and update the current set of landscaping and screening requirements that apply to a limited set of specific land uses and site features, and to modernize related fence and wall standards for nonresidential uses with the goal of proactively improving the appearance of commercial and industrial properties and corridors. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Abolishing The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority For the 35th Street Apartments Redevelopment Project. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Abolishing The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for The Amended and Restated Globe Trading Building Redevelopment Project.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Amended Woodbridge Estates Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan. ) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the CHASS Building Initiative Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to abolish the Former Federal Reserve Brownfield Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Gardenview Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Gray Street Affordable Housing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan. ) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Northeast Guidance Center Conner Campus Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Piquette Square Apartments Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Marathon Petroleum Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled August 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

2024 Secondary Street Sign Applications, Updated Report for Formal.  (The Historic Designation Advisory Board (HDAB) staff has reviewed the documentation submitted by petitioners for the establishment of a Secondary Street Sign. Upon review of this documentation, staff has compiled the following report which summarizes each honoree’s application and their eligibility.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

10.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Extend an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate 03-18- 0026 on behalf of Hotel St. Regis Holdings, LLC in the area of 3701 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Related to Petition #365). (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Amendment to Development Agreement Brush and Watson Development.  (Pursuant to the Resolution adopted by your Honorable Body on September 25, 2018, the City of Detroit ("City") and Brush Wilkins 2016 L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company ("Developer"), entered into a certain Development Agreement dated January 24, 2019 (the "Development Agreement") for the sale of real property commonly known as 2994 Brush, 2968 Brush, 418 Watson, 432 Watson, 3035 Beaubien, 3027 Beaubien, 3019 Beaubien, 3099 Beaubien, and 3011 Beaubien, Detroit, Michigan 48201 (the "Property"). Developer is a subsidiary of American Community Developers Inc., who own and operate a number of affordable housing projects and other residential properties in the City of Detroit, the State of Michigan, and other states. The City and Original Developer closed on the sale of the Property pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement on June 11, 2020.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.17

Submitting report relative to

Transfer of Jurisdiction, Surplus, and Sale of Real Property (w/ Reverter) 14150 Greenfield. (The City of Detroit, Public Lighting Department (“PLD”) has recently requested that the Finance Department transfer jurisdiction of certain City-owned real property known as 14150 Greenfield, Detroit, MI (the “Property”) to the Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) to administer as surplus real property.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

10.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to Acquire Real Property at 3071 14th St from Christopher Burcham and Sale Real Property at 3344, 3352 and 3360 14th St to BUILDING I, L.L.C. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) wishes to purchase certain real property at 3071 14th St (the “Acquisition Property”) from Christopher Burcham (the “Seller”) for the purchase price of Fifty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000.00). P&DD has also received an offer from BUILDING I, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company (the “Purchaser), which is owned by Christopher Burcham to purchase certain City-owned real property at 3344, 3352 and 3360 14th St (the “Sale Property”) for the purchase price of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($60,000).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

MISCELLANEOUS

10.19

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Request – Modifications to DLBA MOU on BuyBack Program. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/24/24)

11.

MEMBER REPORTS