redevelopment opportunities in east lansing - draft...2014/12/16 · existing building condition...

Redevelopment Opportunities in East Lansing - Draft

City of East Lansing http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development



PROPERTY: Trowbridge Village

ADDRESS: Trowbridge Road

LOCATION: East Lansing, across from Michigan State University and the Amtrak Train Station

POTENTIAL FOOTPRINT:

1.48 - 3.43 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Mixed-use

OWNER: Multiple private owners

SITE STATUS: A portion of this site is under construction, with additional development potential remaining. Trowbridge Village serves as the southwest entrance to Michigan State University and the City of East Lansing and boasts a vibrant commercial center with numerous multicultural and popular businesses. This area has a strong international influence and is anchored by the Amtrak station and a new Fresh Thyme grocery market (opening in 2015). It is privately owned, with multiple owners and different land uses. Trowbridge Village Business Association was formed to allow business and property owners along the Trowbridge Road corridor to pursue joint promotion and branding of the unique assets that area has to offer. The Amtrak Train Station is currently being redeveloped as the Multi-Modal Transportation Center, creating the potential for more transit-oriented development. For more information, visit: http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/632/Trowbridge-Village-Redevelopment-Project

http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/632/Trowbridge-Village-Redevelopment-Project



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan); Trowbridge Road Corridor Study (2007). The study calls for the creation of a vibrant transit-oriented district with the addition of mixed-use, multi-story developments that maintain the existing global village character.

Zoning: B-2, Retail Sales Business

Property owner: 1100 Trowbridge Road is owned by Phoenix International, Inc. and 1020 Trowbridge is owned by Trowbridge Village, LLC. For information regarding 1020 Trowbridge, please contact Kevin McGraw, River Caddis Development, (517) 703-2132.

Current uses: Howard Johnson Hotel and vacant restaurant

Property tax assessment information: 1100 Trowbridge SEV is $676,500. 1020 Trowbridge SEV is $219,700.

Traffic studies: Located adjacent to Interstate 496 and US-127, Trowbridge Village enjoys easy access from surrounding communities. Moreover, the Amtrak Station provides inter-city passenger train and bus service, connecting the region to far-away cities. Two-way traffic count was 17,851 in 2009 on Harrison Rd and 18,360 in 2011 on Trowbridge Rd (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Market analysis/ demographic data: CBRE Consumer Behavior Analytics 2013, Broad Art Museum Economic Impact Study, 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p8p

For more information and resources, contact: Lori Mullins, Community & Economic Development Administrator Planning, Building and Development (517) 319-6887 [email protected]

http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development

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PROPERTY: West Village

ADDRESS: 300 W. Grand River Avenue

LOCATION: West of downtown East Lansing


0.549 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Mixed-use, medium density residential

OWNER: Parkview Condos, LLC

SITE STATUS: The site was originally included in the West Village Redevelopment project, a Brownfield redevelopment project of a former Greyhound station. While15 elegant townhouses and a building housing 31 flats were built under the plan, this vacant site has not yet been redeveloped. All the townhouses were sold. The property is within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority and represents the western end of the East Lansing downtown. The site abuts Valley Court Park, where the popular East Lansing Farmer’s Market takes place every summer.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan); East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Housing Policy. These documents envision more housing options in the downtown, including housing for young professionals, empty nesters and seniors. Increased density and mixed-use projects are desirable uses at this location.


Parcel# 33-20-01-13-227-020

Property owner: Parkview Condos, LLC, C/O Christopher Abood

Current uses: vacant land

Property tax assessment information: 2013 SEV: $269,000

Environmental and/or contamination conditions: A Brownfield Plan (w/amendments) approved for the West Village Redevelopment Project covers the site. Traffic studies: W. Grand River Avenue is a major thoroughfare, connecting downtown East Lansing to the Frandor commercial center and US 127. Two-way count was 16,168 in 2010 on W. Grand River Ave. (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Market analysis/demographic data: CBRE Consumer Behavior Analytics 2013, Broad Art Museum Economic Impact Study, 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).






PROPERTY: Former Taco Bell Bldg

ADDRESS: 565 E. Grand River Avenue

LOCATION: Downtown East Lansing


0.250 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

High density mixed-use

OWNER: Stonehouse Village VI LLC

SITE STATUS: The site, privately owned, is located across from the new MSU Broad Art Museum. It was previously a National Coney Island and prior to that a Taco Bell. A municipal parking lot is located behind the building. The site is located within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Management Board. The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum opened to the public in the fall of 2012. Since then, the museum organized more than 60 special events and more than 200 museum tours, and attracted more than 115,000 visitors.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan); East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Housing Policy. These documents envision more housing options in the downtown, including housing for young professionals, empty nesters and seniors. High density mixed-use projects that cater to both residents and MSU visitors are appropriate at this location. The site could include a mix of retail and residential uses.

Zoning: B3 – City Center Commercial

Parcel# 33-20-02-18-170-003

Property owner: Stonehouse Village VI LLC, David Krause or Douglas Cron 517-351-1177

Previous uses: restaurant

Property tax assessment information: 2013 SEV Value: $270,700

Traffic studies: E. Grand River Avenue is a major thoroughfare, serviced by public transit bus stops. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is being planned for Michigan and E. Grand River Avenues (http://www.migrtrans.org/). More than 30,000 two-way traffic count on E. Grand River Avenue (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Existing building condition report: NA, boarded-up building

Market analysis/demographic data: CBRE Consumer Behavior Analytics 2013, Market Snapshot, Target Housing Market Analysis, Broad Art Museum Economic Impact Study, 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).

For more information and resources, contact: Owners: David Krause or Douglas Cron at (517) 351-1177 Community & Economic Development Administrator: Lori Mullins Planning, Building and Development (517) 319-6887 [email protected]

http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan

http://www.migrtrans.org/





PROPERTY: Former Pontiac Sawyer Dealership

ADDRESS: 1415 Michigan Avenue

LOCATION: East Lansing


4.677 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Mixed-use

OWNER: CKJ Properties, LLC

SITE STATUS: The site is located on the western gateway to the East Lansing and Michigan State University communities, on the Michigan Avenue corridor which connects downtown Lansing to MSU and downtown East Lansing. It includes the former Pontiac Sawyer car dealership which had closed several years ago. The site, privately owned, was included in a redevelopment proposal submitted in 2012 in response to a request for qualifications issued by the City of Lansing for the adjacent Red Cedar Golf Course. The City of Lansing is looking to redevelop sections of the former municipal golf course into a mixed-use project.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan); Michigan Avenue Conceptual Development Plan. These documents call for the redevelopment and revitalization of this underutilized property through higher density, mixed-use residential/commercial buildings in a pedestrian-friendly environment.


Parcel# 33-20-01-13-300-007

Property owner: CKJ Properties, LLC

Current uses: vacant office building and surface parking lot.

Property tax assessment information: 2013 SEV: $684,100

Environmental and/or contamination conditions: the site houses a former car dealership. The site is completely located within the 100 year floodplain. Traffic studies: Michigan Avenue is a major thoroughfare, serviced by public transit bus stops. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is being planned for Michigan and E. Grand River Avenues (http://www.migrtrans.org/). Highway US 127 is located immediately to the west of the site. Two-way count was 24,246 in 2004 on Michigan Avenue (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Market analysis/demographic data: CBRE Consumer Behavior Analytics 2013, Broad Art Museum Economic Impact Study, 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).




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PROPERTY: Roadhouse Corner

ADDRESS: 720 Michigan Avenue, 122, 134, and 144 N. Harrison Road

LOCATION: West of downtown East Lansing, north of Michigan State University


1.457 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Higher density mixed-use

OWNER: Land Grant Restaurants, Harrison Village, LLC

SITE STATUS: The site is located at the intersection of two major thoroughfares, Michigan Avenue and Harrison Road, and right across from the Michigan State University. The site is privately owned and includes several popular businesses such as Harrison Roadhouse, Roadhouse Pub, Events to Rent, and Udon Sushi Bakery. The MSU Jack Breslin Student Events Center and other MSU attractions are located nearby. The four parcels are included in the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority, an initiative that seeks to revitalize the Michigan Avenue corridor.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/679/comprehensiveplan); Michigan Avenue Conceptual Development Plan. The 2006 Comprehensive Plan calls for the redevelopment and revitalization of older and/or obsolete properties and the consolidation of these properties into a new and more efficient commercial center. The center could consist of shopping, dining, and residential uses.


Property address

Parcel# Property owner Parcel size/ Land use:

2013 SEV

720 Michigan 33-20-01-13-235-010 Land Grant Restaurants

0.835 acres, Restaurant

$243,500

122 N. Harrison 33-20-01-13-235-006 Harrison Village, LLC 0.266 acres, Restaurant/pub

$113,500

134 N. Harrison 33-20-01-13-235-007 Harrison Village, LLC 0.167 acres, retail, restaurants

$162,600

144 N. Harrison 33-20-01-13-235-008 Harrison Village, LLC 0.189 acres, office

$98,100

117-135 Center Multiple Harrison Village, LLC 0.71 acres, office, residential

$320,900

Environmental and/or contamination conditions: The site is completely located within the 100 year floodplain. Traffic studies: Michigan and Harrison Avenues are major thoroughfares and are serviced by public transit bus stops. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is being planned for Michigan and E. Grand River Avenues (http://www.migrtrans.org/). The two-way count was 20,291 in 2004 on Michigan Avenue and more than 12,863 on N. Harrison Avenue in 2007 (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).


For more information and resources Owners: David Krause or Douglas Cron (517) 351-1177 Community & Economic Development Administrator: Lori Mullins Planning, Building and Development (517) 319-6887 [email protected]








PROPERTY: Parking Lot 1

ADDRESS: 200 Albert Avenue



1.35 acres

POTENTIAL USE: High density mixed-use

OWNER: City of East Lansing

SITE STATUS: The site is currently a surface parking lot owned by the City of East Lansing. It is located along the 100 and 200 blocks of Albert Avenue in downtown East Lansing and is an important component of the City’s public parking system, particularly for downtown businesses. Although important both functionally and financially, the City recognizes the development potential of such a prime downtown location. The site is located within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Management Board.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan); East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Housing Policy. These documents envision more housing options in the downtown, including housing for young professionals, empty nesters, and seniors. High density mixed-use projects are appropriate uses at this location. Retail uses are encouraged on the first floor, with office and residential uses on the upper floors to promote vibrancy in the downtown. Zoning: C - Community Facilities

Parcel# 33-20-02-18-162-002, survey available upon request.

Property owner: City of East Lansing

Current uses: surface parking lot

Property tax assessment information: 2013 SEV Value: $0.00.

Environmental and/or contamination conditions: NA

Traffic studies: The two-way count was 7,692 in 2010 on Albert Avenue; the two-way count was 5,447 in 2009 on MAC Avenue (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Existing building condition report: NA


For more information and resources, contact: Lori Mullins, Community & Economic Development Administrator Planning, Building and Development (517) 319-6887, [email protected]







PROPERTY: Delta Triangle

ADDRESS: Corner of Michigan and Grand River Avenues

LOCATION: East Lansing, across from Michigan State University


2.207 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

High density mixed-use with residential/commercial spaces


SITE STATUS: The site is privately owned, with multiple owners and different land uses. The site is located within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Management Board and the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. The building at 243 W. Grand River Avenue is a Historic Landmark and has to remain or be relocated. This site is located at the intersection of two major thoroughfares, next to the East Lansing downtown and right across from the Michigan State University campus. It was identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan as being a good location for redevelopment.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan), Michigan Avenue Conceptual Development Plan. These documents envision the redevelopment of this area with pedestrian-friendly land uses and the greater integration into the downtown. High density mixed-uses with retail on the first floor and residential and office uses on the upper floors are appropriate here.

Zoning: B1 (General Office Business) and B2 (Retail Sales Business)

Property address

Parcel# Property owner Lot size/Land use: 2013 SEV

210 Michigan 33-20-01-13-240-005 Toma Jonna & Sons Blessings LLC

0.256 acres, convenience store

$158,700

234 Michigan 33-20-01-13-240-004 Best Properties INC 0.405 acres, office building

$169,500

240 Michigan 33-20-01-13-240-003 MSU Apartment Alliance LLC

0.195 acres, multi-family apartment

$213,100

258 Michigan 33-20-01-13-240-006 GAMMA PHI BETA Sorority INC


$533,100

243 W. Grand River

33-20-01-13-239-004 Wells-Engstrom Properties INC

0.142 acres, office building

$68,500

251 W. Grand River

33-20-01-13-239-006 JJ Investment Properties LLC


$325,600

Environmental and/or contamination conditions: N/A

Traffic studies: Michigan and Grand River avenues are major thoroughfares, serviced by public transit bus stops. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is being planned for Michigan and E. Grand River Avenues (http://www.migrtrans.org/). Two-way count was 20,291 in 2004 on Michigan Avenue and more than 30,000 on E. Grand River Avenue (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Existing building condition report: 243 W. Grand River Avenue is a Landmark Structure and cannot be demolished.


For more information and resources, contact: Lori Mullins, Community & Economic Development Administrator Planning, Building and Development, (517) 319-6887 [email protected]








PROPERTY: Downtown Corner

ADDRESS: Corner of Abbot Road and Albert Avenue



0.216 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

High density mixed-use


SITE STATUS: The site is currently a vacant space owned by the City of East Lansing. It is located in the heart of downtown East Lansing, close to the East Lansing City Hall, the Michigan State University campus, and numerous downtown businesses. The site is located within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Management Board.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan); East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Housing Policy. These documents envision more housing options in downtown East Lansing, including housing for young professionals, empty nesters, and seniors. High density, mixed-use projects are appropriate uses at this location. Retail or cultural uses are encouraged on the first floor, with office and residential uses on the upper floors to promote the vibrancy of the downtown. Zoning: C - Community Facilities

Parcel# 33-20-02-18-136-015


Current uses: vacant space



Traffic studies: Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) was 7,976 on Albert Avenue (2010); two-way count was 7,692 in 2010 on Albert Avenue (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Existing building condition report: NA, the existing sculpture needs to be relocated.

Market analysis/ demographic data: CBRE Consumer Behavior Analytics 2013, Market Snapshot, Target Housing Market Analysis, Broad Art Museum Economic Impact Study, 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).








PROPERTY: City Hall Parking Lot

ADDRESS: 410 Abbot Road

LOCATION: North of Downtown East Lansing


0.744 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Mixed-use, office uses


SITE STATUS: The site currently houses the surface parking lot located north of the East Lansing City Hall, being owned by the City of East Lansing. The site is thus located in the vicinity of downtown East Lansing, along Abbot Rd., which connects the downtown and the Michigan State University campus to the many and diverse neighborhoods to the north.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan). This document envisions more housing options in the downtown area, including housing for young professionals, empty nesters and seniors. Higher density and mixed-use commercial projects, that include office users, are desirable uses at this location.

Zoning: C - Community Facilities

Parcel# 33-20-02-18-124-003/33-20-02-18-124-004/33-20-02-18-124-005/33-20-02-18-124-006/33-20-02-18-124-008/33-20-02-18-124-009/33-20-02-18-124-010/ 33-20-02-18-125-011


Current uses: municipal surface parking lot



Traffic studies: Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) was 7,976 on Albert Avenue (2010); 2010 two-way on count Albert Avenue was 7,692, (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Existing building condition report: NA








PROPERTY: East Village

ADDRESS: E. Grand River Avenue

LOCATION: East Lansing, across from Michigan State University


35 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Mixed-use, high density residential


SITE STATUS: The area is a City-initiated redevelopment area designated to undergo a dramatic transformation to a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to the MSU campus. The land proposed for East Village, currently known as Cedar Village, is a 35-acre area bounded by E. Grand River Avenue on the north, Hagadorn Road on the east, the Red Cedar River on the south, and Bogue Street on the west. It is situated next to the Michigan State University campus and is steps away from East Lansing's vibrant and diverse downtown. The site is privately owned, with multiple owners and different land uses. It is included in the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority boundaries. For more information, visit: http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/553/East-Village

Note: Select parcels may be available for redevelopment.

http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/553/East-Village



Property Information Community Vision: East Village Master Plan envisions the creation of a vibrant and cool urban neighborhood aimed at attracting a diversity of residents and businesses–drawing on the area’s proximity to campus and utilizing the tremendous asset of the Red Cedar River. http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/553/East-Village

Zoning: East Village District Code, a form-based code

Parcel# multiple parcels

At the property owner’s request, the parcels at these addresses are excluded from the Redevelopment Ready Sites list:

208 Cedar Street 1024 E. Grand River Avenue 1300 E. Grand River Avenue 1310-1320 E. Grand River Avenue 1328-1332 E. Grand River Avenue 1350 E. Grand River 1368 E. Grand River Avenue 1376-1412 E. Grand River Avenue 1424 E. Grand River Avenue 230 River Street Property owner: multiple owners

Current uses: multi-family and single-family rental housing, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, and several services.

Property tax assessment information: multiple parcels; check SEV for individual parcels.

Environmental and/or contamination conditions: Sections of the area, along Red Cedar River, are in the floodplain. A floodplain study was completed in 2009 (map and study available by request). Phase I Environment Site Assessment (2009) available as well. Traffic studies: E. Grand River Avenue is a major thoroughfare, serviced by public transit bus stops. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is being planned for Michigan and E. Grand River Avenues (http://www.migrtrans.org/). Two-way count was 11,171 in 2007 on Bogue Street and more than 30,000 on E. Grand River Avenue (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm).

Existing building condition report: NA. The fraternity building at 1218 E. Grand River Avenue is a Historic Landmark.

http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/553/East-Village





Market analysis/ demographic data: CBRE Consumer Behavior Analytics 2013, Market Snapshot, Target Housing Market Analysis, Broad Art Museum Economic Impact Study, 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).






PROPERTY: Bailey Community Center

ADDRESS: 300 Bailey Street

LOCATION: East Lansing


1.80 acres

POTENTIAL USE:

Residential


SITE STATUS: The Bailey Community Center is located on the southern edge of the Bailey neighborhood, just north of E. Grand River Avenue and downtown East Lansing. It is a multi-story structure that was constructed in 1922 as an East Lansing Public School. The City of East Lansing accepted the building as a City facility in the 1980’s. A series of renovations were conducted over time to accommodate the City’s childcare program and other recreational programs. The Bailey Community Center has four stories and is 30,000 square feet in size.



Property Information Community Vision: City of East Lansing 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is in process to be updated (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/659/comprehensiveplan). This document envisions more housing options in the residential areas north of downtown, including owner-occupied single-family homes, to attract and retain families with children. Residential projects or a mixture of appropriate public and private uses are desirable at this location. The City and the neighborhood are committed to maintain the existing public open space portion of the site. Zoning: C - Community Facilities Parcel# 33-20-02-18-177-001 Property owner: City of East Lansing Current uses: Bailey Community Center, a day care and other recreational programs. Property tax assessment information: 2013 SEV Value: $0.00. Environmental and/or contamination conditions: NA Traffic studies: Two-way count was 1,513 on Bailey Street and 1,848 on Ann Street in 2004 (Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Traffic Count Database System, http://www.tri-co.org/gis.htm). Existing building condition report: NA. Market analysis/ demographic data: 2013 Economic Indicators Report (http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/development).



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