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Meeting Name: Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/29/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole
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15-4147 11. ResolutionStatus of Planning and Development Department submitting reso. autho. Real Property at 11919/ 11925/ 11929/ 11933/ 11937/ 11941/ 11945/ 11949/ 11953 Pleasant, Detroit, MI 48217. (Offeror intends to improve the properties, vacant lots on the south side of Pleasant Street, into a parking lot for operable motor vehicles ancillary to applicant’s towing and auto resale facility located on the north side of Pleasant Street. The proposed use is a by-right use within the designated B4/ General Business zoning district, as per Section 61-9-76 (22) of the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-27-16)   Not available
15-4148 12. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Citizen’s District Council Feasibility Report. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-22-16)   Not available
15-4149 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Land Use Concerns on West Forest between Avery and Rosa Parks Boulevard. (On July 26, 2016, Honorable Council Member Castaneda-Lopez submitted a memorandum requesting the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide written responses to the following questions as it relates to current land use concerns on West Forest between Avery and Rosa Parks Boulevard.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-22-16)   Not available
15-4150 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member James Tate submitting memorandum relative to Home /repair Assistance - Property Damage. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-22-16)   Not available
15-4151 15. OrdinanceStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Council Member Castaneda-Lopez’s Questions on Council Member Benson’s Community Benefits Agreement Ordinance Proposal. (In a memo dated July 14, 2016 submitted by Council Member Castaneda-Lopez during the Planning and Development Standing Committee, is a request that the Detroit Building Authority and the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) respond to eight questions related to Council Member Benson’s Community Benefits Agreement Ordinance Proposal.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-22-16)   Not available
15-4152 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Transfer of an existing Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (#2003-571) issued to Vitec, LLC to Kautex, a Division of Textron, Inc. in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-22-16)   Not available
15-4153 17. OrdinanceSubmitting report and Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, ‘Zoning,’ commonly known as the Detroit Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article XVII, District Map No. 70, to show an M4 (Intensive Industrial District) zoning classification where a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification is currently shown on the property located at 8947 Hubbell Avenue, in the area generally bounded by West Chicago Avenue to the north, Hubbell Avenue to the east, Joy Road to the south, and Marlowe Street to the west. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4154 18. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of identification signs at four Detroit People Mover stations located at 150 W. Jefferson, 501 Third Ave., 400 W. Fort St. and 325 Michigan Ave. (City Planning Commission staff has no objection to the addition of these signs to the four stations that fall under PCA zoning. The Planning and Development Department has also reviewed the permit applications and supports the installation of signs.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4155 19. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Review and Approval of HOME and CDBG Awards, Modifications and Subordinations. (Consistent with the new process adopted by City Council in 2012 for approving HOME and CDBG Development awards and development partners, the Housing and Revitalization Department is requesting that your Honorable Body review and approve the attached list.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4156 110. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Real Property at 3506 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48207. (Offeror plans to rehab the property and use it as a café and bookstore. As per section 61-9-63 (21-22) of the City of Detroit zoning ordinance, the Offeror’s intended use of the property for café and bookstore is not a permitted use under the zoning ordinance without the necessity of a rezoning, special exception, use permit, variance, or other approval. The Offeror shall apply for and obtain rezoning of the Property or a special or conditional use permit or variance regarding the Property prior to closing and the consummation of this sale.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4157 111. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Real Property at 9106, 9112 and 9120 French Rd. Detroit, MI 48213. (Offeror intends to secure and improve property as landscaped greenspace adjacent their facility. The proposed use is a by-right use within the designated M4/Intensive Industrial zoning district, as per section 61-10-78 of the 2016 City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4158 112. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Real Property at 8326 Mt Elliott, Detroit, MI 48211. (Offeror intends to improve the property, a vacant lot, into a parking lot operable motor vehicles for their adjacent auto repair business. The proposed use is a by-right use within the designated B4/General Business zoning district, as per Section 61-9-76 (22) of the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4159 113. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Property Purchase - 3122 Harrison, Detroit, MI 48216. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available
15-4160 114. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for a status report on the 0% Home Loan Program. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-29-16)   Not available