Appendix I

Appendix I - Visioning Statements

The following appendix contains verbatim listings of vision statements from each Subarea Workshop. Only the priority visions statements which were presented by the small groups to the large group are presented. Visions are listed by Subarea, and are organized in two ways: by small group, and by topic. The number of large groups votes are given for each vision statement.

Vision Statements by Group - Subareas 1
and 2

Group 1 Visions	Vote
1.1 Protect character of viable neighborhoods by preventing intrusion by more intense uses	6
1.2 Increase Woodward parking by removing commercial buildings	9
1.3 Buffering between residential and more intense uses: 10-15' landscaped	5
1.4 Increase Woodward parking by removing housing	9
1.5 Eliminate "seedy" businesses (e.g. motels)	5
1.6 Reduce sign clutter increase uniformity on Woodward	9
1.7 Add transit up Woodward…a tram?	6

 

Group 2 Visions	Vote
2.1 Use Memorial Park for more recreational uses: music, dances, etc.	8
2.2 Maintain our school property	5
2.3 Fewer (maybe none) motels in Royal Oak	1
2.4 Improve and maintain our neighborhood parks	6
2.5 Improve Woodward Ave. businesses with regard to: appearance, quality of business conducted, parking	11

 

Group 3 Visions	Vote
3.1 "Westborn" style use closing streets forming cul-de-sacs to separate business from residential, use 1/2 walls, landscaping	11
3.2 More consideration of parking needs of businesses/business owners	9
3.3 Create pedestrian-friendly walkways/malls behind/adjacent to Woodward business "park-like settings"	9
3.4 Use of "small scale" multiple family, creates intimacy/friendly setting	7
3.5 Commercial/Industrial/Office = Moratorium on fast-food/carry out due to traffic considerations	5

 

 

Vision Statements by Topic- Subareas 1 and 2

 

 

Neighborhood Related Visions	Vote
3.1 "Westborn" style, use closing streets and forming cul-de-sacs to separate business from residential, use 1/2 walls, landscaping	11
3.4 Use of "small scale" multiple family, creates intimacy/friendly setting	7
1.1 Protect character of viable neighborhoods by preventing intrusion by more intense uses	6
1.3 Buffering between residential and more intense uses: 10-15' landscaped	5

 

Woodward Ave. Related Visions	Vote
2.5 Improve Woodward Ave. businesses with regard to: appearance, quality of business conducted, parking	11
1.6 Reduce sign clutter increase uniformity on Woodward	9
3.3 Create pedestrian-friendly walkways/malls behind/adjacent to Woodward business "park-like settings"	9
1.4 Increase Woodward parking by removing housing	9
1.2 Increase Woodward parking by removing commercial buildings	9
1.7 Add transit up Woodward…a tram?	6

 

Commercial/Industrial/Office Related Visions	Vote
3.2 More consideration of parking needs of businesses/business owners	9
1.5 Eliminate "seedy" businesses (e.g. motels)	5
3.5 Moratorium on fast-food/carry out due to traffic considerations	5
2.3 Fewer (maybe none) motels in Royal Oak	1

 

Community Services Related Visions	Vote
2.1 Use Memorial Park for more recreational uses: music, dances, etc.	8
2.4 Improve and maintain our neighborhood parks	6
2.2 Maintain our school property	5

 

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea 3

 

Group 1 Visions Vote

1.1 Control commercial development on Crooks, Main & Rochester Roads from 12 Mile to Clawson border.	1
1.2 Identify City (school district) goals for current public areas, school district buildings and properties in Kimball area.	7
1.3 Restrict destruction of single family homes to allow multiple housing. Maintain current single-family housing areas. Maintain undeveloped greenbelt areas around residential areas (Bloomfield & 13 Mile) (Lawrence & Glen Court)	5
1.4 Stress enforcement of codes both to rental and owner occupied properties.	2
1.5 Commercial buildings limited in height relating to adjacent residential properties.	3
1.6 Commercial properties must be kept in character with surrounding residential area.	5
1.7 Maintain current number of parks.	1
1.8 Allow access and better egress to public properties in Kimball area to Quickstad Park residential area.	3
1.9 Improve drainage and walking/riding facility in park areas.	0

 

Group 2 Visions Vote

2.1 Cap commercial/industrial development. Keep it a neighborhood - single family with height restriction.	8
2.2 Quickstad and other parks: preserve them as open space and restrict recreational development.	7
2.3 Code enforcement: • signage (commercial) • outdoor display area • lighting • maintenance - neatness of structures • notification area expanded (beyond 300 feet)	5
2.4 Need to combine city, school, and community when discussing school closings or utilization of public facilities.	4
2.5 Maintain resources: • trees • greenspaces • historical sites	8
2.6 Develop continuous, comprehensive maintenance of sidewalks and street lighting.	1

 

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea 3

Neighborhood/Transitional Areas Related Visions
Vote

1.6 Commercial properties must be kept in character with surrounding residential area.	5
1.3 Restrict destruction of single family homes to allow multiple housing. Maintain current single-family housing areas. Maintain undeveloped greenbelt areas around residential areas (Bloomfield & 13 Mile) (Lawrence & Glen Court)	5
1.5 Commercial buildings limited in height relating to adjacent residential properties.	3

 

Commercial/Office/Industrial Related Visions
Vote

2.1 Cap commercial/industrial development. Keep it a neighborhood - single family with height restriction.	8
1.1 Control commercial development on Crooks, Main & Rochester Roads from 12 Mile to Clawson border.	1

 

Parks and Community Services Related Visions
Vote

2.5 Maintain resources: • trees • greenspaces • historical sites	8
1.2 Identify City (school district) goals for current public areas, school district buildings and properties in Kimball area.	7
2.2 Quickstad and other parks: preserve them as open space and restrict recreational development.	7
2.4 Need to combine city, school, and community when discussing school closings or utilization of public facilities.	4
1.8 Allow access and better egress to public properties in Kimball area to Quickstad Park residential area.	3
2.6 Develop continuous, comprehensive maintenance of sidewalks and street lighting.	1
1.7 Maintain current number of parks.	1
1.9 Improve drainage and walking/riding facility in park areas.	0

 

City Image/Appearance Related Visions
Vote

2.3 Code enforcement: • signage (commercial) • outdoor display area • lighting • maintenance - neatness of structures • notification area expanded (beyond 300 feet)	5
1.4 Stress enforcement of codes both to rental and owner occupied properties.	2

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea
4

 

 

Group 1 Visions	Vote
1.2 More Community Center needs: busses, north center and south center	9
1.3 Mass transportation plan	9
1.4 Specifically plan where single family houses and condos/appartments should be located within neighborhoods (no strip malls)	7
1.5 Berm to keep Foodland shoppers out of nearby neighborhood	6

Group 2 Visions	Vote
2.1 Protect Royal Oak from strip malls--"We don't need them"	10
2.2 Enforce strong lawn care/appearance code for commercial/office/industrial	4
2.3 Restrict commercial traffic flows into residential neighborhoods	12
2.4 Provide 5th lane for 14 Mile between Rochester and Campbell	5
2.5 More supervised recreation facilities for everyone--community swimming pools	10

Group 3 Visions	Vote
3.1 Encourage single-family housing	14
3.2 Keep parks natural - don't be trendy, don't over specialize. Maintain them.	14
3.3 Fix existing roads and sidewalks	9
3.4 Consistency of contiguous land uses - no mixing	3
3.5 A city with high appearance standards which all work to maintain	11

Group 4 Visions	Vote
4.1 Protect character of our residential neighborhoods	15
4.2 Preserve parks and greenbelts (especially Mark Twain Park)	4
4.3 Facilitate non-motorized traffic	4
4.4 Improve utilization and appearance of parks	1
4.5 Redevelop commercial and industrial to residential	1
4.6 Encourage diversity of CBD by terminating parking subsidy for sellers of alcohol	7

 

 

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
4

 

Neighborhood Related Visions	Vote
4.1 Protect character of our residential neighborhoods	15
3.1 Encourage single-family housing	14
1.4 Specifically plan where single family houses and condos/appartments should be located within neighborhoods (no strip malls)	7
1.1 Maintain City parks (Mark Twain) and improve recreational use and add bike trails, lit tennis courts, etc.	5

 

Transitional Areas Related Visions	Vote
1.5 Berm to keep Foodland shoppers out of nearby neighborhood	6
3.4 Consistency of contiguous land uses - no mixing	3
4.5 Redevelop commercial and industrial to residential	1

 

Transportation Related Visions	Vote
2.3 Restrict commercial traffic flows into residential neighborhoods	12
1.3 Mass transportation plan	9
3.3 Fix existing roads and sidewalks	9
2.4 Provide 5th lane for 14 Mile between Rochester and Campbell	5
4.3 Facilitate non-motorized traffic	4

 

Parks and Community Services Related Visions	Vote
3.2 Keep parks natural - don't be trendy, don't over specialize. Maintain them.	14
2.5 More supervised recreation facilities for everyone--community swimming pools	10
1.2 More Community Center needs: busses, north center and south center	9
1.1 Maintain City parks (Mark Twain) and improve recreational use and add bike trails, lit tennis courts, etc.	5
4.2 Preserve parks and greenbelts (especially Mark Twain Park)	4

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
4

 

City Image/Appearance Related Visions	Vote
3.5 A city with high appearance standards which all work to maintain	11
2.2 Enforce strong lawn care/appearance code for commercial/office/industrial	4

 

Commercial Land Use Related Visions	Vote
2.1 Protect Royal Oak from strip malls--"We don't need them"	10
4.6 Encourage diversity of CBD by terminating parking subsidy for sellers of alcohol	7

 

 

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea
5

Group 1 Visions	Vote
1.1 Loft Apartments/Condo/Businesses - Development	22
1.2 Elected Officials to set policy and let staff run it	6
1.3 Promote a mass transit subway; trolley; integrate all transportation	6
1.4 Planning areas to have neighborhood retail within walking distance	0
1.5 Create zoning to help corridor business flourish	0

 

Group 2 Visions	Vote
2.1 Maintain buffer between residential and commercial areas with regard to layout and planning of business district as related to neighborhoods	11
2.2 Preserve the neighborhood with regard to multi/single/two party homes	4
2.3 Green space	4
2.4 Preserve historical character	3
2.5 Greatly increased free parking	3
2.6 Retail - support incentives from a proactive City government	1

 

Group 3 Visions	Vote
3.1 Historical neighborhood identification, guidelines (landscaping, colors, textures), and standards for new development (i.e. nice mix of multi and single family homes, density concerns). Neighborhood lacks certain feel (old elms) - plan for appropriate tree replacement.	18
3.2 Woodward Avenue - parking issues, no common plan for businesses, speed limit too high	9
3.3 CBD needs businesses that support every day life (i.e. shoe stores, clothing stores, hardware), not just fill voids, but strengthen patterns and elements.	7
3.4 Downtown must continue to revitalize and not become stagnant. Avoid inappropriate use of prime spaces (i.e. used car sales at 11 Mile and Main St.)	6
3.5 All utilities underground	4

 

Group 4 Visions	Vote
4.1 Bring 11 Mile up to standard - eliminate all motels, exterior upgrading, landscaping, crime, homeless, stricter code enforcement on commercial and apartment exteriors (Citywide)	22
4.2 Bike/running/rollerblading paths in parks, rollerblade rink	11
4.3 Limiting multi-family housing in residential neighborhoods	10
4.4 Woodward/11 Mile Roads, locations where business meets residential, setbacks, improved parking, appearances, etc.	2
4.5 SEMCOG regional transportation system; railroad below street level in Downtown	0

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea
5

 

Group 5 Visions	Vote
5.1 Enforcement of (non)conforming uses; SF-multiple, multiple-SF, Zoning should reflect actual use, Better public transportation within the City and intra-City (bus, trolley, and light rail)	22
5.2 Planned, revised Civic Center with community recreational facilities (swimming, rollerblade and skateboard pads)	3
5.3 Maintain neighborhood occupant diversity	2
5.4 Conformity with Woodward commercial architectural design	1
5.5 Hiking/biking paths	1
5.6 Downtown landscaping (planters)	1
5.7 No encroachment by Commercial/Industrial on Residential	0
5.8 Incentive for conformity with signage to regulations	0

 

Group 6 Visions	Vote
6.1 "CBD" - expansion with guidelines - possibly to South or any other place within reason	9
6.2 Create recreational "Bike Path"	6
6.3 Preserve neighborhoods, less government, and integration of neighborhoods and business	1
6.4 Within transition areas - between business and neighborhood - "buffer zones." (create continuity)	0
6.5 Keep a variety of businesses in town	0

 

Group 7 Visions	Vote
7.1 Expand and improve Farmer's Market area to create a "Commons" or Town Center - incorporate City Hall, Court House and Library	20
7.2 No condos on streets zoned single family	13
7.3 Buffer zones between business and single family residential in the form of Multi family condos and green space	12
7.4 Improve 11 Mile road and businesses appearance	6
7.5 Quality new construction carefully planned with neighborhood input	5

 

Group 8 Visions	Vote
8.1 Reduce through-traffic in residential neighborhoods	13
8.2 Establish City-wide public transportation system	10
8.3 Address parking in downtown area (congestion/density)	6
8.4 Retain/protect family atmosphere of City and single-family residences (use of buffer zones)	2
8.5 Balance future development between uses (retail, office, restaurants, etc.)	2

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
5

 

Neighborhood Related Visions	Vote
3.1 Historical neighborhood identification, guidelines (landscaping, colors, textures), and standards for new development (i.e. nice mix of multi and single family homes, density concerns). Neighborhood lacks certain feel (old elms) - plan for appropriate tree replacement.	18
7.2 No condos on streets zoned single family	13
8.1 Reduce through-traffic in residential neighborhoods	13
4.3 Limiting multi-family housing in residential neighborhoods	10
5.1 Enforcement of (non)conforming uses; SF-multiple, multiple-SF, Zoning should reflect actual use	*16
7.5 Quality new construction carefully planned with neighborhood input	5
2.2 Preserve the neighborhood with regard to multi/single/two party homes	4
2.4 Preserve historical character	3
8.4 Retain/protect family atmosphere of City and single-family residences (use of buffer zones)	2
5.3 Maintain neighborhood occupant diversity	2
6.3 Preserve neighborhoods, less government, and integration of neighborhoods and business	1
1.4 Planning areas to have neighborhood retail within walking distance	0
5.7 No encroachment by Commercial/Industrial on Residential	0

 

 

Transitional Areas Related Visions	Vote
7.3 Buffer zones between business and single family residential in the form of Multi family condos and green space	12
2.1 Maintain buffer between residential and commercial areas with regard to layout and planning of business district as related to neighborhoods	11
6.4 Within transition areas - between business and neighborhood - "buffer zones." (create continuity)	0

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
5

Downtown Related Visions	Vote
1.1 Loft Apartments/Condo/Businesses - Development	22
7.1 Expand and improve Farmer's Market area to create a "Commons" or Town Center - incorporate City Hall, Court House and Library	20
6.1 "CBD" - expansion with guidelines - possibly to South or any other place within reason	9
3.3 CBD needs businesses that support every day life (i.e. shoe stores, clothing stores, hardware), not just fill voids, but strengthen patterns and elements.	7
3.4 Downtown must continue to revitalize and not become stagnant. Avoid inappropriate use of prime spaces (i.e. used car sales at 11 Mile and Main St.)	6
8.3 Address parking in downtown area (congestion/density)	6
2.5 Greatly increased free parking	3
8.5 Balance future development between uses (retail, office, restaurants, etc.)	2
5.6 Downtown landscaping (planters)	1
6.5 Keep a variety of businesses in town	0

 

Commercial Corridor (11 Mile, Woodward) Related Visions	Vote
4.1 Bring 11 Mile up to standard - eliminate all motels, exterior upgrading, landscaping, crime, homeless, stricter code enforcement on commercial and apartment exteriors (Citywide)	22
3.2 Woodward Avenue - parking issues, no common plan for businesses, speed limit too high	9
7.4 Improve 11 Mile road and businesses appearance	6
4.4 Woodward/11 Mile Roads, locations where business meets residential, setbacks, improved parking, appearances, etc.	2
5.4 Conformity with Woodward commercial architectural design	1
2.6 Retail - support incentives from a proactive City government	1
1.5 Create zoning to help corridor business flourish	0
5.8 Incentive for conformity with signage to regulations	0

 

Recreation Related Visions	Vote
4.2 Bike/running/rollerblading paths in parks, rollerblade rink	11
6.2 Create recreational "Bike Path"	6
2.3 Green space	4
5.2 Planned, revised Civic Center with community recreational facilities (swimming, rollerblade and skateboard pads)	3
5.5 Hiking/biking paths	1

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
5

 

Transportation Related Visions	Vote
8.2 Establish City-wide public transportation system	10
1.3 Promote a mass transit subway; trolley; integrate all transportation	6
5.1 Better public transportation within the City and intra-City (bus, trolley, and light rail)	*6
4.5 SEMCOG regional transportation system; railroad below street level in Downtown	0

 

Miscellaneous Visions	Vote
1.2 Elected Officials to set policy and let staff run it	6
3.5 All utilities underground	4

*Group 5, Statement #1 had three elements to it, but
participants voted for it as a whole. 22 votes

were given to the entire grouping of statements, so
when statements were organized by topic,

points were broken down accordingly.

 

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea 6
(Downtown)

 

Group 1 Visions	Vote
1.1 Make paths from parking lot to the retail/entertainment areas an "adventure"	7
1.2 Generate more varied commercial merchants downtown (clothing, education materials, stationery, gas station.)	0
1.3 Expand DDA area to further south of Lincoln	25
1.4 Change 11 Mile Road to an "Old Town" area	8
1.5 More "green spaces", "larger squares", and pedestrian mall	10

Group 2 Visions	Vote
2.1 Improve downtown visually by adding greenbelts, parks, and rest areas	0
2.2 Utilize corridor between downtown and I-696	5
2.3 Retail mix commercial office space and service related business	22
2.4 Change CBD residential to more permanent loft type residential apartments, or small condos	4
2.5 Establish graduated building heights from residential peaking toward downtown	19

Group 3 Visions	Vote
3.1 Integrate Residential housing in CBD area and provide housing nearby for Senior Citizens	8
3.2 Provide integrated parking capability	0
3.3 Provide historic diversity of commercial activity	2
3.4 Clustered development as mixes of residences, businesses, green spaces, recreation/civic areas	1
3.5 Central community plaza with swimming pool, skate board 1/2 pipe, outdoor ice rink and civic/athletic accommodations	22

Group 4 Visions	Vote
4.1 Parking Deck - Combine Center St. and First of America decks and go over RR tracks use spaces also for retail, etc. Generally use of decks	28
4.2 Farmer's Market - Revamp/clean up parking area, improve appearance. Increase use of activity - perhaps auction extravaganza - weekdays.	15
4.3 Downtown - Improve pedestrian access, speed perhaps one-way streets, improve flow, make it more pedestrian friendly	11
4.4 Fringe areas - Use homes for businesses perhaps business on lower floor and residence above, this will act as a transition to residential	1
4.5 Encourage a mixture of businesses, need more service oriented and office space	3

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea 6
(Downtown)

Group 5 Visions	Vote
5.1 Downtown Traffic: Higher density through in-fill of well thought out plan	12
5.2 Taller facilities/higher density of housing close to downtown	1
5.3 Downtown "central" park	3
5.4 Cultural facility - performing arts, banquet hall museum, civic events plaza	26
5.5 Develop linear corridor to I-696 - Main and Washington	14
5.6 Parking system that address employees, long-short term shoppers, diners, with shuttle service	1

Group 6 Visions	Vote
6.1 Fabric - Zoning to encourage preservation and continued use of historic buildings and urban character - not suburban	32
6.2 Attract higher income residents	5
6.3 Must have land use mix - not all bars/restaurants	0
6.4 Railroad - elevate or bury for safety and reclaimed real estate	21

Group 7 Visions	Vote
7.1 Eliminate surface parking lots and replace with multi-level lots	13
7.2 Promote residential/retail use, encourage day use, sundry, bookstores, small scale department store	26
7.3 Encourage higher density housing in downtown lofts	36
7.4 Use bell-shaped curve to limit building heights in downtown - 6 story maximum	6
7.5 Reorganize civic center area	12
7.6 Promote intensively pedestrian and slightly off-beat atmosphere	11

 

Group 8 Visions	Vote
8.1 Redefine/expand CBD boundaries	14
8.2 Develop cultural/civic/auditorium/amphitheater center	15
8.3 Apartments over businesses	3
8.4 Do not allow non-conforming businesses	3
8.5 Railroads underground	1
8.6 Preserve historical buildings	1

 

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea 6
(Downtown)

 

Housing Related Visions	Vote
7.3 Encourage higher density housing in downtown lofts	36
5.1 Downtown Traffic: Higher density through in-fill of well thought out plan	12
3.1 Integrate Residential housing in CBD area and provide housing nearby for Senior Citizens	8
6.2 Attract higher income residents	5
2.4 Change CBD residential to more permanent loft type residential apartments, or small condos	4
5.2 Taller facilities/higher density of housing close to downtown	1

 

Land Use Mix Related Visions	Vote
7.2 Promote residential/retail use, encourage day use, sundry, bookstores, small scale department store	26
2.3 Retail mix commercial office space and service related business	22
4.5 Encourage a mixture of businesses, need more service oriented and office space	3
8.3 Apartments over businesses	3
8.4 Do not allow non-conforming businesses	3
3.3 Provide historic diversity of commercial activity	2
3.4 Clustered development as mixes of residences, businesses, green spaces, recreation/civic areas	1
4.4 Fringe areas - Use homes for businesses perhaps business on lower floor and residence above, this will act as a transition to residential	1
1.2 Generate more varied commercial merchants downtown (clothing, education materials, stationery, gas station.)	0
6.3 Must have land use mix - not all bars/restaurants	0

 

Design/Appearance Related Visions	Vote
6.1 Fabric - Zoning to encourage preservation and continued use of historic buildings and urban character - not suburban	32
2.5 Establish graduated building heights from residential peaking toward downtown	19
1.5 More "green spaces", "larger squares", and pedestrian mall	10
1.4 Change 11 Mile Road to an "Old Town" area	8
7.4 Use bell-shaped curve to limit building heights in downtown - 6 story maximum	6
5.3 Downtown "central" park	3
8.6 Preserve historical buildings	1
2.1 Improve downtown visually by adding greenbelts, parks, and rest areas	0

 

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea 6
(Downtown)

 

Civic/Cultural Center Related Visions	Vote
5.4 Cultural facility - performing arts, banquet hall museum, civic events plaza	26
3.5 Central community plaza with swimming pool, skate board 1/2 pipe, outdoor ice rink and civic/athletic accommodations	22
8.2 Develop cultural/civic/auditorium/amphitheater center	15
4.2 Farmer's Market - Revamp/clean up parking area, improve appearance. Increase use of activity - perhaps auction extravaganza - weekdays.	15
7.5 Reorganize civic center area	12

 

Transportation/Parking/Pedestrian Related Visions	Vote
4.1 Parking Deck - Combine Center St. and First of America decks and go over RR tracks use spaces also for retail, etc. Generally use of decks	28
6.4 Railroad - elevate or bury for safety and reclaimed real estate	21
7.1 Eliminate surface parking lots and replace with multi-level lots	13
7.6 Promote intensively pedestrian and slightly off-beat atmosphere	11
4.3 Downtown - Improve pedestrian access, speed perhaps one-way streets, improve flow, make it more pedestrian friendly	11
1.1 Make paths from parking lot to the retail/entertainment areas an "adventure"	7
8.5 Railroads underground	1
5.6 Parking system that address employees, long-short term shoppers, diners, with shuttle service	1
3.2 Provide integrated parking capability	0

 

Downtown Expansion Related Visions	Vote
1.3 Expand DDA area to further south of Lincoln	25
5.5 Develop linear corridor to I-696 - Main and Washington	14
8.1 Redefine/expand CBD boundaries	14
2.2 Utilize corridor between downtown and I-696	5

 

 

 

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea
7

 

Group 1 Visions	Vote
1.1 Preserving the integrity of the single family neighborhoods in Subarea 7	38
1.2 Eliminate transitional use of neighborhoods that opens the door for forced redevelopment	18
1.3 Restrict "overbuilding" in relation to lot size (no small box houses)	8
1.4 11 Mile Rd. - develop a beautification "theme"/streetscape wider street	8
1.5 More "green space"	7

 

Group 2 Visions	Vote
2.1 Stricter code enforcement on owner occupied & rental residential properties	13
2.2 Create more programs for adolescents, young adults, i.e. roller blading, skateboarding, hiking and biking trails	17
2.3 No more condo clusters in south end of town	19
2.4 Create buffers between residential & commercial/industrial	10
2.5 Enforcement of commercial, industrial and office so that they are clean, neat and responsible	12

 

Group 3 Visions	Vote
3.1 Single family zoning in neighborhoods, less density in multiple complexes	5
3.2 Streetscape on 11 mile/main more welcoming. Have combination of 1st floor retail/office, upper floors residential	11
3.3 Enforce codes to bring buildings up to higher standards/clean up building. Make businesses accountable for all 4 sides of property.	12
3.4 Plant trees when old ones die/prune older trees to keep them in good shape	7
3.5 Expansion of Library/City Hall area, update both outside and inside, computerize City Hall/Library, educate both staffs, expand school libraries and make them public	11

 

Group 4 Visions	Vote
4.1 Transition zones must be from lower density to higher density, property location of buffer zones should be on high density side of property	2
4.2 Remove parking meters	17
4.3 Add buffer zones with greenbelt, landscaping where the three zones meet	5
4.4 Improve public transportation by using smaller van-type units to various business areas	2
4.5 Add Park & Ride areas from downtown to Woodward Corridor	3

 

Vision Statements by Group - Subarea
7

 

Group 5 Visions	Vote
5.1 Appropriate placement of condos with regard to ingress and egress of traffic	1
5.2 Preservation of single family neighborhoods	6
5.3 Mixed use development (offices and residential) in same building	15
5.4 Better managed parking in City, including free parking in downtown	14
5.5 Expand use of Farmers Market as a community center	14

 

Group 6 Visions	Vote
6.1 Maintain residential density	8
6.2 Transition areas = green areas	7
6.3 Traffic control	5
6.4 Expansion of businesses confined within existing commercial zones and not encroach on residential areas	11
6.5 Increase non-motorized accessibility and public transportation for recreational facilities/downtown	10

 

 

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
7

 

Neighborhood Related Statements	Vote
1.1 Preserving the integrity of the single family neighborhoods in Subarea 7	38
1.2 Eliminate transitional use of neighborhoods that opens the door for forced redevelopment	18
2.1 Stricter code enforcement on owner occupied & rental residential properties	13
6.1 Maintain residential density	8
5.2 Preservation of single family neighborhoods	6
3.1 Single family zoning in neighborhoods, less density in multiple complexes	5

 

Transitional Areas Related Statements	Vote
6.4 Expansion of businesses confined within existing commercial zones and not encroach on residential areas	11
2.4 Create buffers between residential & commercial/industrial	10
6.2 Transition areas = green areas	7
4.3 Add buffer zones with greenbelt, landscaping where the three zones meet	5
4.1 Transition zones must be from lower density to higher density, property location of buffer zones should be on high density side of property	2

 

Transportation/Parking Related Statements	Vote
4.2 Remove parking meters	17
5.4 Better managed parking in City, including free parking in downtown	14
6.5 Increase non-motorized accessibility and public transportation for recreational facilities/downtown	10
6.3 Traffic control	5
4.5 Add Park & Ride areas from downtown to Woodward Corridor	3
4.4 Improve public transportation by using smaller van-type units to various business areas	2
5.1 Appropriate placement of condos with regard to ingress and egress of traffic	1

 

Community Services Related Statements	Vote
2.2 Create more programs for adolescents, young adults, i.e. roller blading, skateboarding, hiking and biking trails	17
5.5 Expand use of Farmers Market as a community center	14
3.5 Expansion of Library/City Hall area, update both outside and inside, computerize City Hall/Library, educate both staffs, expand school libraries and make them public	11

Vision Statements by Topic - Subarea
7

 

City Image Related Statements	Vote
2.5 Enforcement of commercial, industrial and office so that they are clean, neat and responsible	12
3.3 Enforce codes to bring buildings up to higher standards/clean up building. Make businesses accountable for all 4 sides of property.	12
3.2 Streetscape on 11 mile/main more welcoming. Have combination of 1st floor retail/office, upper floors residential	11
1.3 Restrict "overbuilding" in relation to lot size (no small box houses)	8
1.4 11 Mile Rd. - develop a beautification "theme"/streetscape wider street	8
3.4 Plant trees when old ones die/prune older trees to keep them in good shape	7
1.5 More "green space"	7

 

Miscellaneous Statements	Vote
2.3 No more condo clusters in south end of town	19
5.3 Mixed use development (offices and residential) in same building	15