MINUTES

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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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

 

Ms. Uraina Clark

Junior Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present: Pro Tem Tate, Member Johnson, 2-0

Not present: Durhal

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1) Approval of Minutes from 09/26/24 

2) Approval of Minutes from 10/03/24

MOTION: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (motion made by JOHNSON; all present members in favor, 2-0)

3.

CHAIR REMARKS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

30 seconds for Public comment

In-Person (6): Mr. Dunbar, Veronica Williams, Bryan Elson, Darnesha Watkins, Ronald Foster, Abraham Bazzi

Online (15): William M. Davis, Steven Hawring, Election Integrity Roo (Rhuben James Crowley Jr.), Karen's Ipad (Karen Winston), 1313****299 (Joyce Moore), Betty A. Varnor, We See You (Carolyn Hughes), Marguerite Maddox Scarlet, Meeko A. Williams, Renard Munchunski, Call_in User 1 (Ms. Shay), 1313****711 (Malik Shelton), 1313****534 (Joann Warwick), 1313****967 (placed at end of que)

Council Member Benson was present during Public Comment

 

5.

10:05 AM - PUBLIC HEARING - RE:

2024 Secondary Street Sign Applications (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 10/17/24. ALL 13 NAMES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL MEMBERS) 

Speaker: Kelsey Maas, Jenice Chatman

Public Comment (30 seconds)

In-Person (55): Cecilia Sinclair, Lainy Sinclair, Jered Coral, Marian Sinclair, Jay Scony, John Collins, Joy Led Hunter, Claud Ross, Christie Laster, Bridget Bowey, James Charles Morris, Robere Lett, Adrian Jefferson, Jennifer Norton, Dorothy Benick, Francis Gruenow, Sherriff Raphael Washington, Sandy Fad, Belal Saaid, Michelle McKinny, Lisa Yee Litsenberg, Anosha V, Ella Beuferd, Steven Rogenson, Erica Hall, Linda Pouncy, Carrie Jackson, Reverand Koran Gray Sheffield, Reverand Horace Sheffield, George Etehridge, Stephanie Whitfield, Robert Let, George McGants, Joy Clark, Clark Durant, Nancy Jamerson, Art Stewart, Vallerie Lamb, Rosalyn Stewart, Hart Stewart, Jim Brown, Morice Wilson, Patricia Barry, Toni Stewart Fiddler, Stephanie Bride, Michael Tyson, Ronald Lockett, Richard Walker, David Greenwood, Carolyn Carter, Gerald Smith, Gabriella Gamble-Dickey, Cassey Snap

Online (24): Mike Ellison, We See You (Carol Hughes), Karen's Ipad (Karen Winston), Election Integrity Roo (Rhuben James Crowley Jr.), Marguerite Maddox Scarlet, Tyrone Davenport, William M. Davis, Steven Grady, 1313****534 (Joann Warwick), Judith Mopet, Walt Watkins, Gregory Stelarski, Peggy Du, John Sinclair Foundation (Adam Brook), Aurbrey Lee, Koffey, R.J., Amy Yee, 1313****456 (Richard Lane Jr.), Jahi Zuri

Member Durhal arrived during Public Hearing, 3-0

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION (motion made by DURHAL; all present members in favor, 3-0)

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1

Status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Historic Designation Advisory Board Review Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/03/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK IN THREE (3) WEEKS (motion made by DURHAL; all present members in favor, 3-0)

6.2

Status of Legislative Policy Division

Request of Ibrahim Bazzi to amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-41, District Map No. 39 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification where P1 (Open Parking District) and B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classifications are currently shown on one parcel commonly known as 6181 Cadieux Rd. and generally bounded by Harper Ave. to the north, Cadieux Rd. to the east, Berden St. to the south, and Harvard Rd. to the west. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/03/24) w/o recommendation

Speaker: Marcell Todd

MOTION: BRING BACK IN THREE (3) WEEKS (motion made by JOHNSON; all present members in favor, 3-0)

MOTION: HAVE CPC DRAFT AN ORDINANCE THAT WOUL ALLOW COUNCIL TO MOVE FORWARD ON THE ZONING FOR THIS PROJECT (motion made by JOHNSON; all present members in favor, 3-0)

6.3

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 10/03/24) 

Speaker: Rory Bolger, Daniel Arking

Member Johnson left seat: 2-0

MOTION: BRING BACK IN ONE (1) WEEK (motion made by DURHAL; all present members in favor, 2-0)

MOTION: DIRECT LAW DEPARTMENT TO AMEND LANGUAGE OF ORDINANCE TO COMPORT WITH THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF CHILDCARE FACILITIES (motion made by DURHAL; all present members in favor, 2-0)

6.4

Status of Planning and Development Department

Property Sale of 2980 West Warren. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Jamel Ali (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 2980 W Warren (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000.00). (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/03/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by DURHAL; all present members in favor, 2-0)

6.5

Status of Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Blighted Commercial Properties. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/26/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK (3) WEEKS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Refer to the Legislative Policy Division

6.6

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 09/26/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK (3) WEEKS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Refer to the Legislative Policy Division

6.7

Status of Office of Contracting and Procurement

Contract No. 6006579 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Services to Connect Individuals Experiencing Housing Instability with Resources by Direct Assistance Services and/or the Detroit Housing Resource Help Line. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $9,129,278.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/26/24)

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor, 2-0)

6.8

Status of Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Housing Trust Fund Update. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/26/24)

MOTION: RECEIVE AND FILE (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

6.9

Status of Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Sustainable Roof Policy. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/26/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK IN TWO (2) WEEKS (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

6.10

Status of Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Community Land Trust Policy & Agreement. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/19/24)

MOTION: REFER TO LPD AND BRING BACK IN ONE (1) WEEK (Durhal made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004205-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Title Services for Bridging Neighborhood. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: January 18, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006537 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary Emergency Shelter Services for Homeless City Residents. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 6, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

7.3

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-8, District Map No. 7, to revise the zoning classification for certain properties, commonly known as 1498, 1506, 1510, 1516, 1524, 1528, 1534, 1540, 1546, and 1556 Ferry Park and also 2648, 2650, and 2658 West Grand Boulevard, from the existing R2 Two-Family Residential District and B4 General Business District zoning classifications to the SD2 Special Development District, Mixed Use zoning classification to allow for the expansion of the Motown Museum. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.4

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amends Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to exempt certain solar generation stations developed by or on behalf of the City from zoning regulation, to allow solar generation stations in industrial zoning districts and prohibit new solar generation stations in PR Parks and Recreation zoning districts, and to establish solar station overlay areas, in which solar generation stations may be permitted in non-industrial zoning districts: by adding Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision B, Submission Requirements, Section 50-3-139, Additional submittal requirements for solar generation stations; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 14, Overlay areas, Subdivision G, Solar Station Overlay Areas, Section 50-11-491, Description, Section 50-11-492, Designated solar station overlay areas, and Section 50-11-493, Consistency with design standards required; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-12-465, Accessory urban gardens and urban farms; and Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 3, Architectural and Site Design Standards, Subdivision F, Solar Generation Station Development, Section 50-14-481, In general, Section  0-14-482, Massing and cross-access, Section 50-14-483, Setbacks, Section 50-14-484, Height, Section 50-14-485, Glare and reflection, Section 50-14-486, Noise, Section 50-14-487, Screening, Section 50-14-488, Vegetation, and Section 50-14-489, Maintenance plan; and by amending Article I, Introductory Provisions, Section 50-1-3, Applicability and jurisdiction; Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-3-113, Applicability; Article VII, Zoning Districts (In General), Section 50-7-6, Overlay areas; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts, Division 2, M1 Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-105, Byright public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, M5 Special Industrial District, Section 50-10-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-10-151, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Tables, Subdivision C, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-50, Utility, basic, and Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-192, Utilities, basic; utilities, major; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 8, Performance Guarantee, Section 50-14-612, General requirements; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision P, Letter "S", Section 50-16-384, Words and terms (Sm—Ss). (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request of Valley City Sign/LaVanway Sign Company on behalf of Fifth Third Bank for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed new signs at 1 Woodward Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)  (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from LaVanway Sign Company on behalf of Fifth Third Bank for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed new signs at 1 Woodward Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance. Because this site is zoned PCA, all exterior changes require review by Your Honorable Body.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.6

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-43, District Map No. 41, to revise the zoning: classification for five parcels generally located on the west side of Junction Avenue between Eldred and Christiancy Streets, commonly known as 1503, 1509, 1517, 1521, and 1545 Junction! Avenue from the R2 Two-Family Residential District zoning classification to the B1 Restricted Business District zoning classification. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  (The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (“HUD”) has awarded the City of Detroit (“City”) and the Detroit Housing Commission (“DHC”), through its Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”), a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant in the total amount of $500,000.00 (“CN Planning Grant”). The City must meet a five percent (5%) matching requirement that HRD intends to satisfy by investing Federal Community Development Block Grant Program funds into certain identified affordable housing project pre-development costs and to be determined Early Action Activities within the City’s Greater Forest Park and Eastern Market neighborhoods, subject to applicable underwriting and environmental review requirements.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) Home Repair House Swap Program Phase 2.  (The Rocket Community Fund has awarded the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department with the Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) Home Repair House Swap Program Phase 2 for the amount of $748,000.00, to support the Bridging Neighborhoods as they renovate three Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) homes within the Midwest/Barton McFarland neighborhoods around JLG. There is no match requirement.  The objective of the grant is to renovate vacant DLBA homes, providing a place for families to move while their previously deemed “walk-away” home is renovated in the same neighborhood. Homeowners then have a choice between returning to their renovated home or assuming ownership of the DLBA home.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the 571 Monroe 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Cass Plaza 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Charlotte 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Charlotte House 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Griswold – Capital Park 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Newberry Lofts 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Peterboro Row 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Sherwood Foods 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Willys Overland Residential 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Woodward Willis 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 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.19

Submitting report relative to

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.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK IN ONE (1) WEEK (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.20

Submitting report relative

Effects of living in a Floodplain. (Council Member Johnson directed Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide a policy-oriented report regarding the impacts of living in a floodplain for Detroit residents and the City as a whole. The focus of inquiry is the Jefferson Chalmers area on the lower east side, where low-lying infrastructure and immediate adjacency to the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair make these problems of flooding, financial viability and quality of life especially acute. Psychological, health, and financial impacts on residents, as well as financial impacts on the City.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: RECEIVE AND FILE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

7.21

Submitting reso. autho.

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).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: BRING BACK IN ONE (1) WEEK (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale - 8068, 8082, 8086, 8092 Harper, Detroit, Michigan 48213.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Cynthia LeJeune (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 8068, 8082, 8086, 8092 Harper, Detroit, Michigan 48213 (the "Properties") for the purchase price of Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($24,250.00).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 4841 and 4833 E. Seven Mile. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Tee’s Inc., a Michigan Corporation (the “Purchaser), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4833 and 4841 E. Seven Mile Rd (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($9,450.00). The Property is zoned B4 (General Business District). It consists of approximately 6,300 square feet of vacant land. The Purchaser proposes to renovate the Property into use as a parking lot for licensed vehicles, in support of their adjacent beauty and barber shop located at 4827 E Seven Mile. The proposed use of the Property shall be consistent with the allowable uses for which the Property is zoned.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.24

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale - 5156 Wabash, Detroit, Michigan 48238.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Gwen Gell (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5156 Wabash St., Detroit, Michigan 48208 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($7,180.00).) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

MISCELLANEOUS

7.25

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Housing and Revitalization Department HUD Loans. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: REFER TO HRD AND BRING BACK IN TWO (2) WEEKS (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

7.26

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Historic Study for 2200 Michigan Avenue – CPA Building. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE 10/17/24)

MOTION: REFER TO HDAB AND BRING BACK IN THREE (3) WEEKS (motion made by Durhal; all present members in favor 2-0). 

8.

MEMBER REPORTS

Member Reports

Durhal: No report

Tate: Congratulating Sumayah Ahmed for her two years of service with the City.