1045 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9a902e529396c537efdf605a1cf0804a.jpg efb06c40e25f2339295a7ef80598b6f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. 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Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanIrving_Photo02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Irving Description An account of the resource Irving Wasserman, Philosophy Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanIrving_Photo04 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Irving Description An account of the resource Irving Wasserman, Philosophy Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanLoretta_Photo01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Loretta Description An account of the resource Loretta Wasserman, English Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanLoretta_Photo02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Loretta Description An account of the resource Loretta Wasserman, English Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng 1981s https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/29e76fb4d6011d3569264541340fdcba.jpg bce4bf8180b64d6cd62f98a9afa3eeb4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanLoretta_Photo03 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Loretta Description An account of the resource Loretta Wasserman, English Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng 1991s https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b73a2c67e2c5a40664961aae1aa0cfd0.jpg fbd81a8bdeee31456c2f239233cafd1b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanLoretta_Photo04 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Loretta Description An account of the resource Loretta Wasserman, English Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6254af93b0c544a45cd6e8fd5daceff5.jpg 464faa4f57d6fe007558705e980475f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WassermanLoretta_Photo05 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Wasserman, Loretta Description An account of the resource Loretta Wasserman, English Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/64f07ef628bc1109cc17afd08d8e7bac.pdf 33c6e6019dd681ba33c51d5f52a2a8b7 PDF Text Text Watch out for the big, bad LGBT cliqlies Nicole E. Avery GVl Col, nm,sl .. ' .~~ ;; i" . • Remember the cliques and stereotypes we were all so desperately ready to escape when we went to college - jocks, Barbies, geeks, weirdos and inbetweeners? They are the same cliques our parents faced and the same cliques our own children must tackle. What I don't remember in high school was the administration fearing the manifestation of cliques into intimidating masses and then tackling that problem by not allowing anyone to socialize. Cliques are exactly the reason why the LGBT Resource Center is no longer allowing students to "meet-up and socialize" in its lounge area. The article in the Grand Valley Lanthom said the LGBT staff has made every effort to comfort students and support them in understanding the changes made to the LGBT Center policies - what? Typically, you support someone in a choice they have made, not a choice you force them to make. What exactly was going on in the LGBT Center that would warrant such a drastic change? Were people actually comfortable socializing in there, enjoying each others' company? Were they freely and openly discussing important issues that would generally be deemed taboo? I'm describing what should be the function of the LGBT Center. Its whole purpose is to provide resources, space and a safe haven to the LGBT community, and now the groups of people for whom it was meant to be a support system can't even go in there unless they have "official business." The assistant director of the Grand Valley State University LGBT Resource Center claimed the LGBT Center is still "completely committed to having any conversation that is needed with our students." Something that was once extremely personal has become as phony and meaningless. I'm really interested in seeing how this policy is going to really play out. Is the LGBT Center going to give a time limit as to how long it's willing to •have "conversations" with students and then give them a pamphlet and send them on their way? What I likt,about centers such as the LGBT Resource Center and the Woman's Center is their open-door policy, their attentiveness, the accepting, comfortable and safe atmosphere and their willingness to help in any way they can. What's wrong with having a group of regulars that comes in every Monday to sit down and chat it up, and why woulq those groups then be deemed intimidating or disruptive? There's nothing wrong with it. In my mind a newcomer would feel more put off if they see an empty center with tumble weeds blowing by than if they saw a group of cheerful students comfortably conversing with one another. Perhaps the problem is the center needs to expand and have two separate areas: one strictly for "business" and the other for all of us socialites who just can't help but be friendly. "Any fool can make a rule and any fool will mind it." - David Henry Thoreau navery@lanthorn.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Sexuality and Gender Flyers Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Rainbow Resource Center Women and Gender Studies Department Women's Commission Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity Description An account of the resource Digitized posters, flyers, event notices, and other materials relating to gender expression and sexuality at Grand Valley State University, with materials spanning from 1974 to 2019. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974/2019 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized from collections at the Rainbow Resource Center (formerly the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center), Women and Gender Studies Department, Women's Commission, and Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Gender identity Gender expression Sexual orientation Women's studies Queer theory Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-09_SGF_LGBTQ_2010-2-25_Lanthorn_Opinion-socializing_Newspaper.pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2010 Title A name given to the resource Watch out for the big, bad LGBT cliques Description An account of the resource Newspaper article by Nicole E. Avery discussing recent changes to the LGBT Resource Center's open door policy. Subject The topic of the resource Community centers Sexual minorities Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Rainbow Resource Center Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Rainbow Resource Center https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/766768528cc1bda62a37f80e559871c7.jpg f5e0625a251b136a645f6fa873794814 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_LS00101 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1918-1919 Title A name given to the resource Water bucket and windlass Description An account of the resource Black and white lantern slide of a man standing next to a windlass, or winch, with a bucket attached. Subject The topic of the resource Lantern slides China Farming Irrigation Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/dc91a77c9b5b6179dead16424ccea132.jpg 5514167ce36120d24859cb86ac0f72d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Summers in Saugatuck-Douglas Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Stories of Summer," supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities Common Heritage Grant. The collection aims to document the twin lakeshore communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, as they transformed through the state's bustling tourism industry and acceptance of minorities. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1910s-2010s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Douglas (Mich.) Michigan, Lake Allegan County (Mich.) Beaches Sand dunes Outdoor recreation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Saugatuck-Douglas History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Text Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-07_SD-Aseries_0005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Curt Teich & Co. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Title A name given to the resource Water scenes of Saugatuck Postcard Series Description An account of the resource Series of four postcards featuring the prominent bodies of water enjoyed in Saugatuck, Michigan. The two postcards located at the top feature Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan: one features a crowded beach of sunbathers and the other a crowded parking lot overlooking the beach. The two postcards located at the bottom feature the Kalamazoo River: one highlights the bridge crossing the river over to Douglas, Michigan and the other illustrates people enjoying water sports while water skiing on the Kalamazoo River. Circa 1955. Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich) Allegan County (Mich) Beaches Outdoor recreation Sand dunes Automobiles Michigan, Lake Kalamazoo River (Mich.) Bridges Water skiing Postcards Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the Saugatuck Douglas History Center as part of the Stories of Summer project. 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Title A name given to the resource Grand Valley State University Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Aerial photographs Universities and colleges Michigan Grand Rapids (Mich.) Allendale (Mich.) Building Facilities Dormitories Students Events 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Description An account of the resource People, places, and events of Grand Valley State University from its founding in 1960 as a 4-year college in western Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource News & Information Services. University Communications Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">News &amp; Information Services. University Photographs. (GV012-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bb20b6516ba72d899ef0d8228cf84472.pdf e932c1d0357dbe37553e7e6affb4d0b7 PDF Text Text Waterfront District Master Plan Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 I. �TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 COMMUNITY AND SITE INVESTIGATION................................................................................................... 1 Region and District ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Marina Site ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Public Design Preferences ........................................................................................................................................ 4 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED ........................................................................................................................... 5 Waterfront District ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Township Marina Site ................................................................................................................................................ 6 RECOMMENDED PLAN ........................................................................................................................................... 7 District Improvements Framework Plan.............................................................................................................. 7 Marina Master Plan..................................................................................................................................................... 8 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ....................................................................................................................... 10 Key Ideas for Moving Forward .............................................................................................................................. 11 Potential Funding Sources...................................................................................................................................... 12 Specific Next Steps ................................................................................................................................................... 14 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Land Use Figure 2: Access Management and Right-of-Way Improvements Figure 3: Natural Features Figure 4: Public Design Preferences #1 Figure 5: Public Design Preference #2 Figure 6: Public Design Preference #3 Figure 7: Public Design Preference #4 Figure 8: Public Design Preference #5 Figure 9: Public Design Preference #6 Figure 10: Waterfront District Plan Alternative A Figure 11: Waterfront District Plan Alternative B Figure 12: Waterfront District Plan Alternative C Figure 13: Marina Concept Alternative A Figure 14: Marina Concept Alternative B Figure 15: Marina Concept Alternative C Figure 16: Framework Plan Figure 17: Marina Improvement Preferred Plan P1 Figure 18: Marina Improvement Preferred Plan P2 Figure 19: District Improvements Framework Plan Figure 20: Marina Master Plan Figure 21: Marina Plan Suggested First Phase �WATERFRONT DISTRICT PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 INTRODUCTION In the fall of 2011 the Elwood Township board selected JJR, a site planning and engineering firm specializing in waterfront redevelopment and community planning, to prepare a plan for the M-22 waterfront corridor through Elmwood, an area referred to as Greilickville. The planning effort had two primary objectives: • • Examine the waterfront highway corridor and develop a set of recommendations to transform the area by encouraging new development, improving pedestrian safety, and creating a more village like atmosphere for the area. Prepare a site plan for the township marina property along M-22 that illustrates improvements to boater facilities, clearer use patterns for visitors and boaters, and integration of the facilities into the adjacent park and community. The planning team hosted a number of workshops with community members and local stakeholders to solicit input into the needs and priorities for the area. Initial meetings in late September 2011 focused on developing a comprehensive list of goals and objectives for the project area, identifying the program elements that need to be included on the marina site and overall district, and gaining an understanding of community preferences as to the desired character of the area once the improvements are made. Based on the results of these workshops a series of alternative concept plans were prepared at the district-wide scale, as well for the marina site, and these planning alternatives were the subject of a second series of meetings and workshops where participants were asked to identify preferred ideas and plan elements. Based on the results of these workshops the consultant team refined the plans for the marina site and overall district into a comprehensive plan for improving the corridor. The resulting plan outlines specific improvement recommendations and provides a strategy for funding and building the vision established by the community. COMMUNITY AND SITE INVESTIGATION Region and District Elmwood Township is located on the west arm of the Grand Traverse Bay at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula. Immediately south of the Township is Traverse City, and M-22 connects the Township to the city to the south and upper Leelanau Peninsula to the north. Elmwood Township is both a year round residential community (with 4,267 residents according to the 2000 U.S. Census) and a tourism focused destination that experiences a large number of visitors to the area during the summer months. M-22 is the primary transportation thoroughfare in the Township and along the route the majority of the local commercial enterprises are located. The commercial portion of the route south of Cherry Bend Road, and the residential areas immediately surrounding it, are historical known as Greilickville, so named after Godfrey Greilick who established a saw mill in the area in the 1850’s. The population of Greilickville is 1,915 people according to the 2000 U.S. Census, or about 45 percent of the total Township population. Page 1 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 The M-22 corridor from the southern Township boundary north to Cherry Bend Road is approximately one mile in length. Land uses along this stretch of the road include small commercial enterprises developed in a suburban style of land use, independent restaurants, industrial producers of fuel, offices, non-profit organizations, private and public marinas and public open space and parks. Most of the development in the corridor is concentrated on the west side of the road, and much of the east side of the road is open to the bay. A Land Use Plan (Figure 1) was prepared to illustrate the land use patterns, and also highlights underutilized parcels of land which represent “Corridor Opportunities” which demonstrate the potential for redevelopment. The pattern of development experience along the corridor has resulted in a large number of curb cuts or entry drives into local businesses. The curb cuts, in conjunction with limited and unappealing sidewalk facilities, limited signalized intersections and high rates of travel on the road (posted speed is 45 miles per hour) has resulted in a corridor that is not particularly pedestrian friendly both for pedestrians travelling parallel to the road and for those crossing it. The rights-of-way along the road vary in width considerably along the corridor, complicating the development of consistent road design improvements. This study considered the attributes of the road and adjacent land uses and proposed a series of potential access management and right-of-way improvements (refer to Figure 2) and these ideas formed the final design and recommendations. The road corridor is crossed by a number of small streams which hydrologically connect the large wetland system west of the corridor to the bay. These streams, wetlands and contiguous wood lots are valuable environmental assets, and are illustrated on Figure 3. The streams and wetlands pose a regulatory challenge for development in the area, but their function in providing habitat and maintaining water quality of the bay cannot be overstated. Marina Site The initial investigations also included a more detailed look at the condition and function of the existing township marina, located at the northern part of the waterfront district. Some of the key observations include: • • • • • • • The boat launch is a valuable part of the marina, and it experiences peak demand in the summer months (e.g., on weekends and during the Cherry Festival) which result in traffic backing up onto M-22. Parking for boat trailers is generally adequate, except at the peak demand times. Parking for slip renters and their guests is not adequate. The adjacent township park was recently renovated and is an asset to the community and to the marina site. There is not enough area on the land side for boater activities. The existing building facilities are disjointed in character and do not have a waterfront character. Maintaining vehicular connections to the development site to the north for office users and emergency vehicles is important. Page 2 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 • The open water near the ramp is important to maintain as space for boats to wait for the ramp to be available. Goals and Objectives As part of the participatory planning process, community members were asked to assist in the preparation of the goals and objectives for the waterfront district and the project site. These goals and objectives include: A. PRESERVE VALUABLE ASSETS OF THE AREA • Water quality/stream corridors/natural resources • Discovery Center/cultural assets • Marina/boat launch/park • Deep water harbor/tall ships • Area history • Nighttime peace B. ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATER • Views of water • Connected waterfront promenade • Fishing pier at marina or park • Access along break water • Access for non-motorized boaters • Bicycle parking along water C. IMPROVE CONNECTION AND SAFETY FOR VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS • Pedestrian crossing of M-22 • Path along M-22 (north-south) • Link to key assets and TART Trail • Curb cut management • Intersection upgrades (signals, roundabouts) • Shared access drive D. IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE AT THE MARINA • New harbormaster and marina day use facilities • Clear circulation into/through marina • Courtesy dock for visitor’s dinghies • Enhance picnic/use areas • Bicycle parking • Fish cleaning station • Shared parking opportunities, including off-site parking for overflow boat trailers Page 3 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 • • Improve entrance drives Provide for boat crane/haul out E. CREATE A WATERFRONT DESTINATION AND BRAND • 365-day experience • Architecture/streetscape/landscape character • Range of water/land based uses • Linked, compelling, cohesive experience • Interpretative opportunities Public Design Preferences During the public workshops a series of six graphic boards were presented (refer to Figures 4,5,6,7,8 and 9), each filled with images and sketches of other projects which the design team has been involved. Meeting participants were encouraged to express their preferences and dislikes and their input guided the development of the Waterfront District Plan and Marina Improvement Plan. Some of the key observations from this exercise include: • • • • • • • • There is particular support for improving the crossing of M-22 for pedestrians through the use of islands, special paving, lighting, and landscaping. The streetscape design for M-22 must have an “up-north” character, and not repeat design themes and ideas more appropriate to larger cities in the south. Support was noted for installing new interpretive learning displays and improved signage and banner systems. Participants liked the idea of art in the district, and preferred that such art reflect a waterfront theme. There was discussion related to how the district identifies itself - Elmwood Township or Greilickville. There appeared to be some preference for identifying the district as Elmwood Township, but not complete consensus. Participants did like the Township signage program and discussed expanding the system to cover more of the public amenities of the district. Participants advocated for public access to the water as a promenade at the marina, and more direct contact at the park. People like the existing park buildings, and indicated that new facilities should not appear too urban. Activities for families and children along the waterfront were supported, but should not include management intensive, high activity uses like interactive water features or carousels. An outdoor performance space along the water was supported, though a concern was raised about the noise levels generated by the highway. Page 4 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 • • • • Strong support was expressed for a fish cleaning station, but given the hours of fishing and the noise and odors, it was suggested that such a facility should not be too close to the boat docks. The marina building should be designed for flexible use, including use during the off-season for other community purposes, and should be two stories in height. The use of the waterfront was discussed and there is a desire to support the tall ships in the district, and support for the idea of bike rentals along the waterfront, as well as a place to display large fresh fish catches. Participants were not supportive of new buildings being developed on the east side of M-22. There is a desire to build a walk along the south breakwater (or other ways to access the water), improve the water’s edge in the marina, and maintain a more low key character in the marina site improvements. For example, the community would prefer to avoid industrial looking steel railings along the water and use a simple design, perhaps of wood. The waterfront edge should integrate better treatment of stormwater and have improved lighting, though the lighting may be low level bollards as opposed to decorative street lights. The site investigations, goals and objectives, and community preferences and ideas combined to give shape the planning and design efforts that are described in the following sections of this report. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED To address the issues identified in earlier parts of the study, and incorporate the program elements the community would like to have in their waterfront, the planning team prepared three alternative concept plans for the entire district (Figures 10, 11, and 12), and three alternative concept plans for the Township marina site (Figures 13, 14, and 15). While there is some compatibility between a particular district plan with a specific marina plan, the plans for district scale could be matched with any of the plans from the marina scale. Waterfront District At the district scale, each plan reflects the basic framework of the corridor (refer to Figure 16) and considers variations on the following: 1. Improving the M-22 Right-of-Way to insure traffic flow while improving non-motorized access and use. 2. Encouraging redevelopment of key parcels over the long term, with a deliberate focus on using the placement, shape, and character of buildings to create a walkable village atmosphere. 3. Developing parking strategies for shared parking to handle marina and boat launch overflow. 4. Realigning local roads and access to the marina site, in concert with improving pedestrian crossing of M-22. 5. Improving connectivity in the district, across the highway, and to the TART trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. Create loops off of non-motorized trails and greenways for interpretive and educational opportunities. Page 5 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 6. Encouraging stewardship of environmental assets. 7. Rearranging the street grid and highway design to reduce the number of curb cuts and improve access management along M-22. Alternative A: Leaves the existing road network largely intact and adds a new secondary street parallel to M22. The front door of new development could then be on the internal road network, with a high image façade remaining along M-22. The secondary street would allow for circulation within the Waterfront District with less dependence on M-22, reducing the conflicts associated with local traffic movements within the district. This secondary street could link to the Discovery Center Great Lakes parcel, and could extend further south before linking back to M-22. Alternative B: Reroutes Grandview Drive into and through the Brewery Creek development property, such that its intersection with M-22 is aligned with the entry into Greilickville Park. The focus of new development would be on the area immediately north and south of Brewery Creek, and links new development to the Discovery Center Great Lakes parcel. Alternative C: Also reroutes Grandview Drive, but aligns it to the north of Brewery Creek for a stronger link to the Township marina site. This alternative illustrates development more closely tied to M-22, with fewer internal drives that parallel the highways function. The Brewery Creek development site provides some opportunities for temporary uses of the site that could benefit the Township and existing corridor businesses while long term redevelopment plans are prepared for improved real estate market conditions. Temporary uses supported by the community include shared parking to support the Township marina and boat launch, and a multi-purpose area for Township activities such as artisan markets or winter festivals. Township Marina Site A companion set of alternatives was prepared to address specific improvements to the Township marina site. While any of the marina site alternatives could be matched up with any of the district wide alternatives, there is clear compatibility between the alternatives from each scale; for example, the district wide Alternative A lines up key intersections of M-22 and side roads with the proposed marina site entry on the marina site Alternative A. At this level of planning the marina site alternatives broadly illustrate different locations and configurations of site entries, internal roads and parking spaces, building locations and boat launch lanes. Each of the marina alternatives include a primary marina facilities building, a fish cleaning station, linkages to a fishing pier along the existing breakwater, protection and enhancement of the Brewery Creek corridor, and dock for day visitors. Distinctions between the alternatives can be described as follows: Alternative A: Enters the site at the existing location of the intersection of M-22 and Grandview Drive. Boats and trailers then move to the north toward a relocated set of boat launce lanes. The primary marina facilities building is located at the center of the site near the northernmost dock, and a separate fish cleaning station is located closer to the ramp. Page 6 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 Alternative B: Connects the marina site to Graelickville Park based on the idea of rerouting Grandview Drive through the Brewery Creek site and installing a signal at the improved intersection. The boat launch would remain in its existing location, and a new marina building would be located at the south eastern corner of the marina site. Alternative C: creates a new entry location to line up with a new Grandview Drive street alignment that parallels Brewery Creek, just immediately to its north. This entry road location allows for the separation of slip renter parking from trailer parking, and also locates the marina building at the southeast corner of the site. The Waterfront District and Township Marina site alternatives were presented in a public forum, as well as in focus group meetings, and reviews with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The input gathered from these meetings directly influenced the further development of the plans. Two versions of a final plan (Figures 17 and 18) were prepared for review with the Township Marina Committee to solicit further input during the final planning stages. RECOMMENDED PLAN As with most design processes, the plan that results from a review of the alternatives presented includes a combination of ideas from each. The recommended plan is a result of planning and design refinement and responds to public input and discussion. The purpose of the recommended plan is to set a direction for the development of the Waterfront District corridor, and to identify key improvements to the township marina site. The Implementation section of this report outlines critical next steps to move toward construction of the recommendations, and further refinements to the plans are anticipated as additional technical review and input is received. District Improvements Framework Plan The primary goal of the District Improvements Framework Plan (Figure 19) is to create a village character along the M-22 Corridor, increase the ability for pedestrians and bicyclists to safely cross and travel along the corridor, and to enhance the business environment for private development and non-profit organizations. Specific initiatives proposed for the Waterfront District include the following: 1. M-22 Right-of-Way Improvements • Engage MDOT in the study of traffic lane configuration and signalization of key intersections. • Install landscape enhancements to beautify the corridor while maintaining an “up-north” character. • Improving district wayfinding and signage. • Implementing a corridor access management plan to reduce the number of curb cuts. Page 7 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 • Improve pedestrian walks along the corridor, and increase the number and safety of road crossings. 2. Corridor Redevelopment • Develop private-public partnerships with key stakeholders. • Identify strategies and leverage policies in support of corridor reinvestment. • Concentrate redevelopment efforts around a central core. • Modify the local road network to support redevelopment, including the realignment of Grandview Drive through the Brewery Creek development property. • Design new architecture and street improvements with a focus on creating a walkable waterfront village. 3. District Parking Strategies • Develop shared parking resources; consider purchase and use of Brewery Creek development site for parking opportunities to support district and marina. • Utilize peak season shuttle service to support marina, non-profit centers and businesses. • Locate parking to the rear of future site developments. 4. District Connectivity • Enhance non-motorized infrastructure (i.e.; the TART Trail, stream corridors, and other open spaces) to create a trail and recreation network. • Increase public access to the bay with a passive recreation trail on the east side of M-22. • Provide future links to the future fishing pier and onto the Traverse City Light and Power property. • Improve pedestrian crossings within the district, for crossings of M-22 as well as where the TART Trail crosses local roads. 5. Environmental and Cultural Assets • Embrace the natural resources of the district to create an authentic “up-north” experience. • Restore and enhance the Brewery Creek stream corridor from the TART Trail to the bay. • Utilize and interpret the district’s natural resources as education opportunities. • Respect the history of the area, integrating the story of human use of the area into the recreational and interpretive resources. Marina Master Plan The Marina Master Plan (Figure 20) balances the needs to three primary user groups- the boating community that rents slips and moorings, the boaters that utilize the boat launch ramps, and the general public (residents and visitors) that will utilize the marina site and adjacent park as a destination and activity area. The competing demands of these user groups, particularly as it relates to the needs for parking, must be evaluated Page 8 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 and assessed carefully given the limitations of the size of the marina site and the difficulty in accessing M-22, and the desire to create a welcoming, park-like environment. In 2010 the Elmwood Township Marina Committee made specific recommendations to the Elmwood Township Board as to improvements for the Township marina. These recommendations have been incorporated into the Marina Master Plan, and can be found in the program outlined below in italics. Specific design elements of the plan include: 1. Circulation and Parking • Relocate the existing site entries for boat ramp users to align with the existing Pico Lane which maximizes the length of the de-acceleration/turn lane on M-22. • Widen and improve the site exit and slip renter entry at the south end of the site. Consider staggering a future traffic light at the Greilickville Park entry to facilitate exiting the marina site. The location and configuration of both marina site entries and the exit are subject to refinement based on the recommended study of traffic along M-22. • Provide for access to Center Point parking facilities from the new boat ramp entrance. • Install a new parking lot for slip renters and guests. Manage use of the lot with access control measures such as an entry/exit gate. • Reconfigure boat trailer parking to allow, building capacity in the design geometrics for truck and trailer traffic around site. • Provide for overflow marina visitor and fish cleaning station parking within the larger boat and trailer parking lot. 2. Public Access • Create a new fishing pier and public promenade along the existing breakwater south of the marina docks. Manage fishing access to the south side of pier only to reduce conflicts between boaters renting slips and fishing activity. • Insure a strong pedestrian connection between the marina and Greilickville Park with links to the new breakwater promenade and the waterfront promenade near the docks • Renovate the pedestrian promenade along marina to include more space for walkers, better lighting and more pedestrian amenities like benches and picnic tables. • Create a pedestrian link through the parking area and boat ramp to connect to the fish cleaning station • Install sidewalks and non-motorized paths on M-22 to link the marina to the larger district. • Provide for public restrooms in the proposed marina building, separate from boater facilities. 3. Harbor Facilities • Provide a floating, hinged and movable dinghy launch ramp and shopper’s dock north of the boat ramp. Page 9 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 • • • Create a new Harbor Master’s Office on the north side of the ramp to improve the Harbor Master’s ability to manage ramp traffic. Provide for materials storage and public restrooms in the design of the Harbor Master’s office. Locate a new fish cleaning station at the north end of the boat trailer parking area so that it is reasonably close to the launch ramp activity, but separate enough to minimize traffic congestion. Provide space (and flexibility in shopper’s dock design) for seasonal haul in and out of boats along the sheet pile wall north of the boat launch. 4. Boater Facilities • Construct a new marina building in the south east corner of the site. The new building should include showers and bath facilities for boaters, a boater’s lounge, a multi-purpose community room, a second floor overlooking the bay, a small multi-purpose office, and public bathrooms as noted above. • Provide for picnic opportunities in a variety of settings-in the plaza area outside the marina building, along the pedestrian waterfront promenade, and in the open space areas adjacent to Brewery Creek. • Provide space for a dog run to allow boater’s a convenient place to water their pets. • Increase capacity of mooring locations east of the boat channel with star configurations. 5. Other site improvements • Enhance the Brewery Creek corridor improvements to improve habitat value. • Install the necessary site signage, site furnishings, and amenities to help people enjoy the marina • Install bike parking hoops for use by boaters and marina visitors • Provide space for a site dumpster area to manage site trash and recycling. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY For a master plan of any kind to provide a benefit to the community it must have a dedicated group of community members willing to invest the time, energy, and expertise necessary to move it from a pretty piece of paper to reality. Our experience in preparing this plan has demonstrated that residents, business people, Township staff and elected officials of Elmwood Township are ready to accept this challenge. The pages below outline a strategy for implementing the Waterfront District Plan, including the big ideas that will move the project forward, potential sources of funding, and specific short term steps that need to be taken in the coming months. Page 10 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 Key Ideas for Moving Forward 1. Motivate, Organize, and Strategize: The process of preparing a Master Plan is a great way to gather community residents and stakeholders behind a single idea or project. More difficult is maintaining this level of enthusiasm and interest after the plan is adopted. A couple of key ideas include: • Nurture supporters and advocates within Elmwood, building from the existing Marina Committee, dividing into task-based subcommittees that engage additional people. • Identify champions and leaders within the Marina Committee and Township to take ownership of key tasks and efforts. • Get agencies to understand your plans and adopt it as part of their own strategy; for instance, get the agencies involved in the TART Trail to understand your interest in creating new connections. 2. Create Excitement: Promote the Master Plan and gain local support from community groups, agencies, and organizations that have complementary goals. • Reach Out – Obtain regional buy-in from groups serving the region where the ideas from the Master Plan tie into larger efforts. • Sponsor a Local Projects Coordination Workshop to investigate how your project relates to other ongoing efforts in the area. Too often communities and organizations are pursuing the same or very similar goals through parallel efforts. • Develop Partnerships to “lock in” community, agency, and business support. • Create a “Media Blitz” and aggressively market the plan to create “buzz” about the plan. 3. Study: Most Master Plans, because of their more conceptual level of thinking, result in the need for additional technical studies to firm up key details and loose ends. The Waterfront District Master Plan is no different, and several follow-up efforts have been identified and are enumerated later on in this chapter. 4. Focus and Stick to Your Plan! The Waterfront District Master Plan identifies improvements both for the larger community along M-22 and the Township marina site itself. This creates a broad set of goals to pursue, and the situation will require some discipline to maintain sufficient focus to be successful. As part of the effort to maintain focus, it may be important to identify a key project or projects which can pursued by the community as a catalytic project to demonstrate that the community is moving forward toward achieving its larger goals. Whether or not a specific catalyst project is pursued, it will be important for the community to pick its priorities carefully with the awareness that attempting to accomplish too much all at once can be detrimental to maintaining focus and energy. 5. Find the Money, Set Timeframes: Funding sources do exist for the type of projects outlined in the Waterfront District Master Plan, but pursuing funding takes significant effort and knowledge. Page 11 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 Specific steps include: • • • • • Find a funding champion within your community who can become the lead person in obtaining the knowledge and contacts required to mount a successful campaign. Gain and understand public funding opportunities and timing. The information contained in this report is a starting point. Pursue private/non-profit funding commitments for design and implementation, even those these sources of funding may not seem like an obvious place to start. Provide Individual Giving/Donor Program for each project that moves into implementation stage. Opportunities to contribute should be identified at a full range of financial commitment levels, allowing every willing person in the community can be a part of the built project. Set an overall implementation timeline based on community priorities and funding and match availability. Potential Funding Sources The successful pursuit of project funding is both art and science, and starts with the identification of potential funding sources. The positive aspect of a project that has such broad range of long term goals is that the potential pool of sources is large. The downside is that each funding source has its own set of goals, requirements, timing, match expectations, and project size to learn and work with. The potential funding sources have several common goals they are trying to achieve as they invest in communities, and these goals are consistent with the attributes of the Waterfront District Master Plan, including: • • • • • • Creating and improving public access to the Great Lakes. Creating and improving wildlife habitats and restoring native landscapes. Providing for education and learning opportunities about our natural environment and cultural history. Building and strengthening partnerships between governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, institutions, and private entities. Enhancing community character, safety, and livability through the improvement of public road and streetscape infrastructure. Providing for non-motorized facilities such as bike lanes and paths whose use will improve the health and well being of community members. Potential funding sources for implementing the Waterfront District Master Plan include: 1. Federal and State Sources • Coastal Zone Management Grants and Waterways Program Grants; these are funding programs managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE). They typically require a 50% match, and are normally in the range of $10,000Page 12 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 $30,000. Though small in size, the grants can be very helpful in funding design and engineering studies in the design phase. • Great Lake Fisheries Trust is a non-profit organization governed by the parties to a settlement resulting from impacts to Great Lakes fisheries through the operation of the Ludington Pumped Storage Project. The Trust manages the assets generated by the settlement. The Great Lakes Fishery Trust will provide grant funds to non-profit organizations and government entities for the following purposes:  Research projects that benefit Great Lakes fishery resources,  Rehabilitation of lake trout, lake sturgeon and other Great Lakes fish species,  Protection and enhancement of Great Lakes fisheries habitat,  Public education about the Great Lakes fishery, and  Property acquisition for the above purposes or to provide access to the Great Lakes. Although a match is not required, it does show support and local commitment to the project. • The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that preserves and restores our nation’s native wildlife species and habitats. Created by Congress in 1984, NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. The Foundation’s method is simple and effective: work with a full complement of individuals, foundations, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations to identify and fund the nation’s most intractable conservation challenges. • Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG); a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the MDNRE, which focuses on building projects that increase boating and water access. Though little used by Michigan communities, this source of funding may be a good fit for the Township marina. • Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF); is a reasonably broad state run program that funds land acquisition and project construction, and could be tapped into relative to creating and restoring natural habitat, as well as providing recreational resources such as the path. • Transportation Enhancement Grants; this program is federally funded and managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The program typically funds transportation projects that fit outside the construction of road, such as streetscape improvements and multiuse paths. A local match of 20% is required; however, most successful grantees offer a local match of 40% to 50%. • Land and Water Conservation Fund; a program ran by the National Parks Service which supports projects that focus on preserving and enhancing riparian, floodplains, and wetland habitats. Page 13 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 • Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): This organization can be an effective partner in developing a strategic plan for the district and assisting in site development and funding. • U.S. Senator Carl Levin and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow: While not a specific program or source of funding, the U.S. Senators can be helpful in identifying funding sources and advocating for important projects. 2. Local Organizations • Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation • Rotary Charities • Traverse City Light and Power • Kiwanis, Lions Clubs • Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association 3. Foundations • W. K. Kellogg Foundation • Kresge Foundation • Oleson Foundation • Mott Foundation • Other private funders and foundations • Private corporation grants Specific Next Steps In the immediate term, the Waterfront District Master Plan recommends that Elmwood Township and the Marina Committee complete the following steps: 1. Approve the Master Plan for both the overall M-22 corridor district and the Township marina site. 2. Update the Township Recreation Plan as required supporting the goals of the Waterfront District Master Plan. 3. Meet with the appropriate state, county and regional agencies, including MDOT, Leelanau County Road Commission, MDNR, and TART. 4. Engage regional and local community initiatives, such as the Grand Vision, to educate them as to the project and to look for common points of interest and potential collaborations. 5. Traffic Study on M-22 Corridor to determine feasibility and the best location(s) for new traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, access management opportunities, realignment potential for Page 14 of 18 �WATERFRONT DISTRICT MASTER PLAN Elmwood Township, Michigan January 25, 2012 Grandview Drive, and the impacts these ideas may have on the proposed ingress and egress plans for the marina site. 6. Find partners for funding the Traffic Study noted above; for instance, LCRC, MDOT, and Grand Vision. 7. Inventory natural features in the corridor district, including wetlands and woodlands, to assist the Township in the consideration of relocating Grandview Drive and related site improvements suggested by the Waterfront District Master Plan. 8. Pursue and obtain ownership of land, and/or partnership agreements with land owners, to provide for increasing off-site parking for visitors, users of the boat launch, and marina patrons. 9. Restart Greilickville Commercial Corridor Task Force, and make the approval of the Waterfront District Master Plan a priority for the group. In conjunction with the Task Force, pursue funding for, and implementation of, improvements to the public right-of-way for M-22 including non-motorized trails and sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, and related streetscape and roadway improvements. 10. Consider zoning and community master plan amendments to facilitate the implementation of the Waterfront District Master Plan. This effort should include input from the Greilickville Commercial Corridor Task Force, and could be charged with confirming a set of planning goals and objectives for district development, preparing a set of design guidelines for public infrastructure and private development, introducing amendments to the zoning code and map that specifically address the goals and objectives for the area, and considering the potential for a form based zoning code for the waterfront district. 11. Identify and pursue the first phase of marina improvements, such as the Public Promenade along breakwater (with connections to the marina and park), shopper’s dock, picnic areas, and fish cleaning station (refer to Figure 21). Some of these first phase projects may require temporary changes to the existing site configuration to insure that the improvements work in the short and long term. Page 15 of 18 �Waterfront District Master Plan FIGURES �• r L ' CEDAR LAKE I r r r ~ • 0 . • • • • Cl 0 " 0 I I 0 ! E. 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M.H.A D EXISTING DEVELOPMENT P [OJ PARKING RIPARIAN CORRIDOR MASONS 0P P DISTRICT CONNECTIVITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 4 P • DEVELOP SHARED PARKING RESOURCES • UTILIZE PEAK-SEASON SHUTTLE/JITNEY SERVICE • LOCATE PARKING IN REAR OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LEGEND 4 4 DISTRICT PARKING STRATEGIES GREILICKVILLE PA R K CHILDREN’S MUSEUM L 4 3 TRAI 3 ENGAGE MDOT TO STUDY LANE RECONFIGURATION ALONG CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS DISTRICT WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE CORRIDOR ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS (WALKS AND X-INGS) ......... •·"\'. ANAU 2 • • • • • 6 [] P "\\ .· LEEL DISTRICT WIDE INITIATIVES 1 M-22 RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS ,, ",, DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY VEGETATED/ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE TALL SHIPS 2 DISTRICT GATEWAY • ENHANCE UPON RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE (TART TRAIL AND EXISTING OPEN SPACES) TO CREATE A BRAIDED TRAIL NETWORK • INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE BAY WITH PASSIVE RECREATIONAL TRAIL ALONG M-22 ROW (EAST SIDE) • PROVIDE LINKS TO FUTURE FISHING PIER AND ONTO T.C.L.P. PROPERTY • IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS WITH IN DISTRICT (TART TRAIL, M-22) KIGHTS OF COLUMBUS M A R AT H O N -.' ENVIRONMENTAL EXISTING ROAD PROPOSED ROAD WALKING RADII (5MIN. INTERVAL) '' I I I • EMBRACE NATURAL RESOURCES OF DISTRICT TO CREATE AN AUTHENTIC UP-NORTH DESTINATION • RESTORE AND ENHANCE BREWERY CREEK FROM TART TRAIL TO BAY • UTILIZE AND INTERPRET THE DISTRICT’S NATURAL RESOURCES AS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EXISTING PEDESTRIAN X-ING PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN X-ING 1 ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP MARINA / GREILICKVILLE PARK • REDEVELOP LANDSIDE OF MARINA TO ENHANCE BOATER EXPERIENCE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES, PARKING AND PUBLIC ACCESS • CREATE LINKS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES THAT PROMOTES PUBLIC ACCESS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY • INSTALL FISHING PIER ALONG EXISTING ARMOR STONE REVETMENT □ EXISTING TRAIL PROPOSED TRAIL CARTER ROAD F U LTO N PA R K G . T. YA C H T C L U B EXISTING WATERWAY AND BUFFER A PAC H E T R O U T G R I L L E N 0’ 200’ 400’ 800’ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP M i c h i FIGURE 19 g a n WAT E R F R O N T D I S T R I C T P L A N District Improvements - November 22, 2011 FRAMEWORK PLAN '' "' I I'\ 11 I i ' \__I '~' L_I I I I\/ I \ \/ I// I 11 ii 11 I \, 1 1 I I ,_j '~' ; ' ' i"i \ ''~'' !....' \_J 'I, I I �Adopted by the Charter Township of Elmwood Board , , - - - - - - , - - - - - - - - NEW WALK CONNECTION TO PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS RECONFIGURED M-22 ROAD SECTION (DESIGN TO BE DETERMINED) . - - - - - - - - - RELOCATED ACCESS INTO CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES CONFIRM GRADES PRIOR TO FINAL DESIGN DINGHY LAUNCH RAMP SPECIFIC ENTRANCE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED PENDING RESULTS OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STUDY SHOPPER'S COURTESY DOCK (6 SLIPS) PICO DRIVE ffl'.llll'illll---------------- RAMP TO SHOPPER'S DOCK ! 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I BO_AT TRAILER PARKING (79) :___________:...____ EXI STI NG I NFRA STRUCTURE TO REMA I N @ 31@ : , : , , 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' : ' - --:---.- L '♦ : ♦ :'"", _- 3 t DOG RUN PICNIC AREA : - D-O~ 81 CNIC ARE A B ____--:::------------~t:::~=---=~--:-------;-----:-:-7 --- PUBL I C PROM ENA DE - SEATWALLS BIKE PARKING - LANDSCAPING . . . - LIGHTING (SHIELDED) NEW MARINA COMPLEX SPECIFIC ENTRANCE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED PENDING RESULTS OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STUDY • I ' I - KEYED BOATER'S FACILITIES I DUMPSTER CORRAL ACCESS CONTROL '' PICNIC AREA \ RESTROOMS/SHOWERS FLEX OFFICE SPACE LAUNDRY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM LOUNGE/MAP ROOM (SECOND FLOOR) - PUBLIC FA CILITIES . RESTROOMS NEW SIDEWALKS (6') & LANDSCAPE BUFFER EACH SIDE OF M-22 CONCESSIONS I ' - - - FISHING PIER & PUBLIC PROMENADE - - 10-12' WIDE WALK WITH RAILINGS, BENCHES \ BREWERY CREEK DR IVEJ " - - - ACCESSIBLE CONNECTION TO FISHING PIER . ' I ' - - - - - - BREWERY CREEK RESTORATION AREA I PARKING EXISTING CONDITIONS BOAT TRAILER PASSENGER VEHICLE 134 SPACES 82 SPACES PREFERRED PLAN 0 0 BOAT TRAILER PASSENGER VEHICLE 79 90 SPACES SPACES ( - 42 SPACES) 8 SPACES) (+ LEGEND © OFF-SITE PARKING* ■ BOAT TRAILER PASSENGER VEHICLE 1 2 0 SPACE 11 0 SPACES - ( + 6 8 SPACES) ( + 122 SPACES) ACCESS CONTROL PICNIC AREA ■ DUMPSTER CORRAL 0 BIKE PARKING E9 * REFER TO DISTRICT PLAN FOR POTENTIAL SHARED PARKING LOCATIONS. NUMBER OF PROPOSED SPACES N 200' 400' 800' O' ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP Michigan FIGURE 20 i ' I ' ' . ' . •·. I I '' PREFERRED PLAN .. I I M a r i n a M a st e r PI a n - Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 O1 2 JJ R �, , - - - - - - , - - - - - - - - NEW WALK CONNECTION TO PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS RECONFIGURED M-22 ROAD SECTION (DESIGN TO BE DETERMINED) . - - - - - - - - - RELOCATED ACCESS INTO CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES CONFIRM GRADES PRIOR TO FINAL DESIGN DINGHY LAUNCH RAMP SPECIFIC ENTRANCE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED PENDING RESULTS OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STUDY SHOPPER'S COURTESY DOCK (6 SLIPS) PICO DRIVE ffl'.llll'illll---------------- RAMP TO SHOPPER'S DOCK ! UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE - TYP.) ,• FISH CLEANING STATION ~ = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REMOVABLE FLOATING DOCK SECTIONS (SEASONAL IN/OUT OF BOATS) SHORT TERM PARKING FOR FISH CLEANING ~ :__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HARBOR MASTER/ MARINA OFFICE ~=r,,=== GRANDVIEW DRIVE PUBLIC RESTROOMS (2) STORAGE (MARINA) ' . ' 1-\:=--.. !E.:/4::::::::~ I - l I .' EX I ST I NG BO AT RAM PS TO REMA I N D-Q-E-K-\- C ~;;:::::::::~ ,--~ -~::-7 ---------t----:----;--____;._ .. I BO_AT TRAILER PARKING (79) :___________:...____ EXI STI NG I NFRA STRUCTURE TO REMA I N @ 31@ : , : , , 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' : ' - --:---.- L '♦ : ♦ :'"", _- 3 t DOG RUN PICNIC AREA : - D-O~ 81 CNIC ARE A B ____--:::------------~t:::~=---=~--:-------;-----:-:-7 --- PUBL I C PROM ENA DE - SEATWALLS BIKE PARKING - LANDSCAPING . . . - LIGHTING (SHIELDED) NEW MARINA COMPLEX SPECIFIC ENTRANCE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED PENDING RESULTS OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STUDY • I ' I - KEYED BOATER'S FACILITIES I DUMPSTER CORRAL ACCESS CONTROL '' PICNIC AREA \ RESTROOMS/SHOWERS FLEX OFFICE SPACE LAUNDRY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM LOUNGE/MAP ROOM (SECOND FLOOR) - PUBLIC FA CILITIES . RESTROOMS NEW SIDEWALKS (6') & LANDSCAPE BUFFER EACH SIDE OF M-22 CONCESSIONS I ' - - - FISHING PIER & PUBLIC PROMENADE - - 10-12' WIDE WALK WITH RAILINGS, BENCHES \ BREWERY CREEK DR IVEJ " - - - ACCESSIBLE CONNECTION TO FISHING PIER . ' I Potential First Phase Projects ' - - - - - - BREWERY CREEK RESTORATION AREA I PARKING EXISTING CONDITIONS BOAT TRAILER PASSENGER VEHICLE 134 SPACES 82 SPACES PREFERRED PLAN 0 0 BOAT TRAILER PASSENGER VEHICLE 79 90 SPACES SPACES ( - 42 SPACES) 8 SPACES) (+ LEGEND © OFF-SITE PARKING* ■ BOAT TRAILER PASSENGER VEHICLE 1 2 0 SPACE 11 0 SPACES - ( + 6 8 SPACES) ( + 122 SPACES) ACCESS CONTROL PICNIC AREA ■ DUMPSTER CORRAL 0 BIKE PARKING E9 * REFER TO DISTRICT PLAN FOR POTENTIAL SHARED PARKING LOCATIONS. NUMBER OF PROPOSED SPACES N 200' 400' 800' O' ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP Michigan FIGURE 21 i ' I ' ' . ' . •·. I I '' PREFERRED PLAN .. I I M a r i n a M a st e r PI a n - Ja n u a r y 9 , 2 O1 2 JJ R � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wyckoff Planning and Zoning Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Planning & Zoning Center (Lansing, Mich.) (Organization) Wyckoff, Mark A. Description An account of the resource Municipal master plans and zoning ordinances from across the state of Michigan, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2020s. The bulk of the collection was compiled by urban planner Mark Wyckoff over the course of his career as the founder and principal planner of the Planning and Zoning Center in Lansing, Michigan. Some additions have been made to the collection by municipalities since it was transferred to Grand Valley State University. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Elmwood-Twp_Waterfront-Master-Plan_2012 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smithgroup JJR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012-01-25 Title A name given to the resource Waterfront District Master Plan Description An account of the resource The Waterfront District Master Plan for Elmwood Township was prepared by Smithgroup JJR and was approved on January 25,2012. Subject The topic of the resource Master plan reports Elmwood Township (Mich.) Leelanau County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/870">Planning and Zoning Center Collection (RHC-240)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/581a1d35c04f04bdc88bf9de342836eb.pdf 95576758bd06d6aac06ca2b286e4504a PDF Text Text WATSON ·TOtVNSIIIP . MASTER PLAN . June 1990 Reaffirmed Master Plan August 2000 WW Engineering & Science"')..Yf �WATSON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COlVIMISSION A RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE MASTER PLAN OF THE • TOWNSHIP OF WATSON WHEREAS, the Watson Township Master Plan was originally adopted in June, 1990; and WHEREAS, such a plan is necessary to provide for the orderly development of the Township; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for such a plan to be periodically reviewed by the Planning Commission to insure that the basis for zoning and the established long-range public policy for the location, allocation and management of land uses remain appropriate and up to date; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has completed a community wide survey relative to such long range land use policies; and WHEREAS, in light of the survey results the .Planning Commission has completed a review of the Watson Township Master Plan and found that the plan is not in need of major revision at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Master Plan for the Township of Watson as originally adopted in June 1990 is reaffirmed as the officialtext and maps depicting future land use and policies for the development of Watson Township . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be attached to all subsequently printed copies of the Watson Township Master Plan. ON ROLL CALL, the vote this 23,J day of August, 2000 was as follows: YEAS: Members -==-:..-=-~~~~~~-'--r)r=-'-'-'-~!J-=t---l-~~~~~=~~~~, . ,_,, ,... 1 . ·Resolution "Declared Adopted ' ~" B•'<o . . v ,-J \-h,\&ol'\ \"Yb. NAYS: Members Cq_nd~ O,()\R\q_(}$;oo J q,t>Sqn-t) O...v...5 2 -~-l<{/ LOOO :.r;;Jnu_k t&cac1/J Pamela Brown, Secretary Certification I, hereby c-ertify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the Township of Watson at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission on august 23, 2000, at which a quorum was present and which was conducted in full compliance with the Township Planning Act, being Public Act No. 168 of 1959, and the Open meetings Act, being Public Act No. 267 of 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of the meeting were kept and will be made available as required by said Act. ,r;;;Junu£0 1 8A/lu~ Pamela Drown, Secretary �TABLE OF CONTENTS .. PAGE Chapter I - Description 1 Chapter II - Community Profile 8 Chapter ill - Community Facilities 15 Chapter IV - Planning Analysis 17 Chapter V - Goals and Policies 20 Chapter VI - Land Use Recommendations 25 Chapter VII - Implementation 42 LIST OF MAPS Map 1 - Watson Township Location iii Map 2 - Surface Drainage Network 3 Map 3 - Generalized Soils Map 5 Map 4 - Environmental Limitations 7 Map 5 - Important Farmland Soils 9 Map 6 - PA 116 Enrolled Farmland 10 Map 7 - Fire Service Providers 16 Map 8 - Future Land Use Map 35 LIST OFTABLES Table 1 - Population Change 12 Table 2 - Age of Residents 13 Table 3 - Population Projections 14 �Prepared by the: WATSON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Haldon Mauchmer Teresa DeWeerd Pam Brown Albert P. Germain Curt Fontaine Ron Esterline Beverly Henrickson in cooperation with the: WATSON TOWNSHIP BOARD Marvin Henrickson, Supervisor Cathy Pardee, Clerk Shirley Roberts, Treasurer Ron Zeinstra Albert P. Germain with the assistance of: WW ENGINEERING & SCIENC~ �INTRODUCTION WATSON TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN •The fundamental purpose of the Master Plan is to allow the Township to set down in a comprehensive manner the goals and objectives for its physical development. The Township Planning Act, Public Act 168 of 1959, as amended, specifically gives Township Planning Commissions the authority to prepare and officially adopt a Master Plan. Once prepared, officially adopted and maintained, this Plan will serve as an advisory guide for the physical conservation of certain areas and for the development of other areas into the best possible living environment for present and future township residents. Because of the constant change in our social and economic structure and activities, the Plan must be maintained through periodic review and revision so that it reflects contemporary trends while maintaining long range goals. · The Master Land Use Plan provides: 1. A comprehensive means of integrating proposal_s that look 20 years ahead to meet future needs regarding general and ·major aspects ofphysical conservation and development throughout the Township; 2. An official, advisory policy statement for encouraging orderly and efficient use of the land for residences, businesses, industry, parks and recreation areas, and agriculture, and for coordinating these uses of land with each other, with streets and highways, and with other necessary public facilities and services; 3. A logical basis for zoning, subdivision design, public improvement plans, and for facilitating and guiding the work of the Township Planning Commission and the Township Board as well as other public and private endeavors dealing with the physical conservation and development of the Township; 4. A means for private organizations and individuals to determine how they may relate their building and development projects and policies to official township planning policies; and 5. A means of relating the plans of Watson Township to the plans of adjacent townships and cities and to development of the region as a whole. The final element of -the plan synthesizes the recommended goals and needs of the Township and the analysis of existing conditions and trends into a general development strategy. The plan concludes with an implementation program. MS\Watsn-MI¾ea\S7834.0I �The Watson Township Master Plan is intended to be long-r~ge and dynamic, based on the longterm goals and objectives looking 20 years forward. With that in mind, there is an important caveat to this planning process: the Master Plan is general in scope. It is not necessarily intended to establish the prec'.ise boundaries of land use areas or the exact locations of individual future land uses. Its greater function is to serve as a decision making framework. Used correctly the more detailed future decisions can be related to the broader community-wide perspective provided in the plan and the decision makers will have confidence that their decisions have a clear and rational basis. MS\Watsn-MI¾ea\87834.01 11 �OtSIOO IU,ltU..1 M0Mlll0IINCl AltfM• llltlMle TOWNSHIP LOCATION MAP I WATSON TOWNSHIP Governmental Services Division ------------------------------.....1 �WATSON TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN CHAPTER I DESCRIPTION Any plan for the future must be based on knowledge of existing conditions and the influences that have shaped the community. This chapter examines the natural influences that have worked to make the community what it is today. These include its location and natural features such as topography, soils and water resources. REGIONAL SETTING Watson Township is a sparsely populated, agricultural township east of the City of Allegan. US131 serves as the eastern boundary and provides good access to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. In addition, M-222 carries east and west traffic through the southern half of the Township. Because of its location with respect to the cities of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Allegan and the fact that the major arterials provide excellent access to the township, it is felt that the major influence on future growth will be the M-222 and US-131 interchange. This interchange will tend to attract commercial and/or industrial uses in the eastern portion of the Township and will be a factor in the location of new residential developmel)t,.. NATURAL FEATURES Based on a survey of citizen attitudes, residents of Watson Township consider the Township's natural features and rural qualities among its greatest assets. In Watson Township the "rural environment" is comprised of a variety of natural features in a relatively unspoiled setting. These include rolling hills, forests, winding streams, deep ravines and major expanses of farmland. These features combined with relative close proximity to two major metropolitan areas will over time make Watson Township ·increasingly attractive to many individuals and families seeking a rural living environment. Natural features provide both opportunities for, and constraints on development. Understanding the areas natural features and implications that they have in respect to humans activities is therefore fundamental if the community is to institute appropriate policies of land use. The following discussions will highlight the signific~t aspects of Watson Township's natural features as they pertain to future land use planning for the Township. Topography, Drainage and Water Resources The topography of Watson Township ranges from flat to hilly. The flattest terrain occurs in the southwestern portions and the steepest terrain exists in the north and northeastern sections of the Township. MS\W atsn-MPlaea\87834.01 1 �There are a two major watersheds in the Township: The northern one-third of the Township drains to the north and is included in the Miller Creek/Rabbit River watershed. The southwestern two-thirds of the Township drains to the south within the Miner Creek/S~hnoble Brook watershed. Both of these watersheds are within the Kalamazoo River basin. The natural drainage network includes such streams as Miller Creek, Schnoble Brook, Minor Creek and School Section Brook. This system of streams has been greatly modified by man and augmented by an extensive system of surface drains, as well as a few underground drains. The majority of these "county drains" are in the southwest comer of the Township where the topography is relatively flat and the water table is naturally high. The improved drainage network has allowed much of the areas most naturally fertile soils to be put into cultivation. The Allegan County Drain Commission has primary responsibility for maintaining this drainage system. There are no major flood plains in the community and with the exception of minor flooding around several of the local lakes, flooding has not historically been a major problem within the Township. In addition to several lakes being located in the Township, there are numerous smaller, water filled depressions and wetlands. The largest lake is Big Lake. It is located in Section 14 and encompasses 140 acres of area. Other major bodies ,of water include Miller Lake, Schnoble Lake, School Section Lake, Hudson Lake, Wetherell Lake, and Hies Lake. With the exception of Hies Lake and Hudson Lake each has seen some degree of residential development. Only Big Lake has an established public access site. The fluctuation of water levels on some of these lakes has caused septic field failures for some homes located in low shoreline settings. The effects of these failures on surface water quality is not well documented but should be closely monitored. Map 2 illustrates the drainage network of the Township. All residents within Watson Township derive their domestic water supply from groundwater sources. The depth of the wells range from shallow stab wells to wells over 150 feet in depth. According to the Allegan County Health Department, water quality within the Township's aquifers is generally good. There are however, at least two locations within the Township that have recently experienced problems with groundwater contamination. One of the areas is in the extreme southeast corner of the Township and the s~cond area of contamination is in the vicinity of 15th A venue in the northeast comer of the Township. At the present time it is not known whether contamination in these areas is on an isolated basis or whether the problems are more wide spread. Groundwater will continue to be the primary source of domestic water in Watson Township for the foreseeable future. Because of this, measures to protect the groundwater aquifers are important if residents are to continue to have safe supplies. From a general planning standpoint, such measures should involve limiting the densities of development in areas where the aquifers are shallow and unprotected by impermea):>le substrata. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 2 �HOPl( I NS . --------- -- -L - -~,· ___ .._,_ •-~---T~ • . . . . . , . . .y ~ --IC ~-. -0 CO-IIClA&. • INOUSTIIIAL •T J'U-..C. -S .&ff_AMA__., -1'.&VUIIOAO _l_ .i : ·-·r·--ic==r==='=~~~~~ L____r:---11--~ WATSON TWP . SURFACE DRAINAGE NETWORK ALLEGAN COUNTY, IIIICHIGAN NATURAL a IMPROVED DRAINAGE COURSES MAJOR DRAINAGE DIVIDE MAP 2 �Because there is a general lack of data regarding the depth of the usable aquifers, the degree to which they are vulnerable to potential contaminates and the .extent to which degradation has already occurred, it is felt that a program to systematically analyze well logs and water samples • is needed. Recent efforts along these lines have been made by several nearby communities within Allegan County as part of the Michigan Groundwater Survey Program. This relatively new program allows participating communities to bette~ assess the implications that varying intensities and types of land use can have on the water supply and may prove to be a useful tool in establishing land use policies such as zoning. Soils The soils in Watson Township range from scattered areas of sand to predominantly heavy loams, clays and mucks. The location of these soils are an important consideration in the Township's physical development and in associated construction practices. The General Soils Map ( Map 3) illustrates the major soil associations within Watson Township. An overview of these soil associations is useful in identifying the general suitability of soils for certain types of land use and provide further insight into the topography and drainage of the Township. It is important to note that in Watson Township, existing land use has been largely determined by the suitability of the soils. In any rural community having as its goal the preservation of its rural qualities, attention to the natural suitability and limitations of ~e ~-? il is pru:amount. Descriptions of the various soil associations as illustrated on Map -3 are as follows: 1. Capac - Rimer - Pipestone. - This soil association covers the southeast one-third of the Township where topography is nearly level to undulating. The area consists of poorly drained loams, loamy sands and sands. The major soils in the association are very poorly suited for building purposes. Wetness and poor filtering capacity make the soils ill-suited for private septic systems as well. This association is, however, well suited for farming purposes. 2. Oshtemo - Chelsea - Ockley. This soil association is situated in the north central area of the Township. It consists of well drained to excessively well drained loamy and sandy soils. The topography is rolling to very hilly with many slopes in excess of 18%. Most of the area is presently wooded. The excessive slopes make this area generally unsuited for farming, building sites and septic systems. 3. Chelsea - Ockley - Oshtemo. This association of soils covers over 40% of the Township's land area. Situated throughout most of the Township's eastern and northeastern sections as well as in the northwest, these soils are predominantly sandy and loamy. In the northwest, the topography ranges from nearly level to gently rolling. In the north and east the topography is rolling. The major soils in this association are moderately suited to well suited for building and septic systems. Poor filtration capacity and excessive slopes are limitations that are found in many areas however. , MS\W atsn-MP\aea\87834.01 4 �HOP MINS . . WATSON TWP . - . .NOia,_ ,-.,~ ____ • IIULTW'AaLY ~ , == • COMM.ltCIA&. • INDUSTIIIA&. • ,uauc:, - - -,aVWD_._,.,,._ - f f A T I - A M l t V7 ALUGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN ff F GENERALIZED SOILS MAP I. CAPAC- RIMER- PIPESTONE 2. OSHTEMO - CH ELS EA 3. CHELSEA - OCKLEY- OSHTEMO 4. MARLETTE-CAPAC-METEA e ,,..-ri\, ••••• - ,,,.. ................ .-..~ ---. • -·· II• .a Pl> - �4. Marlette - Capac - Metea. This association is situated in the central and extreme southeast portions of the Township. It covers approximately 4 square miles in total land area. In both areas the topography is hilly with several low wetland depressions and small • lakes. The major soils are moderately well drained to poorly drained sands and loams. Most of the land is presently wooded or idle farmland. Those soils presently being farmed are fairly well suited for that purpose. )3ecause of an underlying clay layer most of this association is poorly suited for building development and on-site septic systems. 5. Sebawa - Colwood - Brady. This association is found in the southwest corner of the Township and consists of nearly level, poorly drained sands, loams, and silty material. Much of the higher ground in this area is well suited to crop land. The lower ground is excessively wet and is presently wooded. Because of the wetness and poor permeability, building development and septic systems suitability is very poor. In a rural area such as Watson Township where public sewer facilities are unavailable and the prospect for their future provision on a large scale is unlikely, the ability of soils to accommodate private septic systems is a crucial element in land use planning. Due to poor percolation and wetness, and in the other extreme, the inability of permeable soils to adequately filter effluent before it reaches the water supply, many areas of Watson Township must be considered generally unsuitable for intensive development. As a result, the location and character of new development must in be determined by the ability of soils to accommodate private septic systems. part Another important influence that soils have on development is the suitability of soils for building development. Some areas of the Township contain soils which due to a high water table, flooding, shrink-swell potential, steep slope and other factors place severe limitations on the ability to construct buildings. Often time these limitations are so severe that special designs, special and costly construction methods, and increased maintenance are required. Map 4 illustrates those areas of the township which have characteristics of soil, topography and drainage which are considered poorly suited for both building development and septic systems. The map also shows soils that exhibit light to moderate limitations on building construction but have severe limitations for on-site septic systems. The areas shown in white are considered to be areas generally exhibiting slight to moderate limitations on development. It should be pointed out that soils which have been identified as being generally unsuitable for building and septic use may still be judged useful based upon a more detailed site analysis or with on-site modification. However, significant development in these areas would appear to greatly increase the potential for groundwater degration and public health hazards and in turn, lead to an increase in the eventual need and demand for public utilities. If such problems and their associated high cost are to be avoided, the density and intensity of development in such areas should therefore be held to a minimum. MS\Watsn-MI"'aea\87834.01 6 �HOPl< I NS !-- ·-·-·. IP . ~ ~ • SINGLI l'A- Y M-lfTIA&. • MUl T1°1'AlaLY IIESIDINTl,U. WATSON TWP. Ell~lltOlllll'AM = COIIIIIIICIAL • INDUSTIIIAl • l'UlllC, Sf~IUC - • - STATE QAIII AltU IOUNDAIIY l'AYED IIOAD UWAYID IIOAD ALLEGAN COUNTY, IIICHIGAN r • T = ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS - ·· ~ SEVERE lrMJ ....MODERATE 1 URCE : ALLEGAN CO . SOIL SURVEY D .. . .SLIGHT l_.AO A �CHAPTER II COMMUNITY PROFILE • At the present time large expanses of Watson Township remain undeveloped or are devoted to agricultural purposes. This being the case, the Township has the opportunity to direct future development in a manner that will be both desirable and economical to serve from a public services standpoint. However, in order to develop a realistic plan for future development, decision makers must have a clear picture of the community as it is now. EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS Watson Township's total land area consists of 35.4 square miles or 22,650 acres. The existing land use remains heavily agricultural in nature but also includes large areas of wooded and open land with scattered rural residential concentrations. A few small commercial businesses exist along and M-222 and consist of neighborhood convenience stores and local related repair shops. The few industrial uses in the Township include a sawmill on M-222 near 16th Street and a few gravel mining operations. Other land uses include scattered institutional uses such as churches, cemeteries, the Township Hall, and a closed landfill. The only formal recreational uses are a DNR public access site on the north end of Big Lake and commercial campgrounds on 20th Street in Section 21 and on the north end of Schnoble Lake in Section 26. Agricultural Land Use Actively tilled or idled farmland covers over two-thirds of the Township. The heaviest concentrations of farming activity are located in the southwestern one-third of the Township where the topography is generally flat. As can be seen on Map 5, much of the soil in this area is classified as "prime farm land", as defined U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the present time there are over 2908 acres of land within the Township that are enrolled in the · P.A. 116, Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. Under this program property owners agree to relinquish their non-farm development rights for periods in excess of 10 years in exchange for tax credits. Most of the land presently enrolled in this program is in the area considered" prime farmland". Of the land presently in P.A. 116, almost 1300 acres are enrolled for periods that will keep them devoted to farming or open space use for well into the next century .. Residential Land Use Within Watson Township the largest and most intensive area of residential development is found in Section 24 in the Country Meadows Mobile Home Park. This mobile home park contains approximately 60 mobile home sites and comprises roughly 40 acres. Other concentrations of homes are found on the west side of School Section Lake, on the north end of Big Lake, on the MS\Watsn-Ml¾ea\87834.01 8 �HOPl< I NS ·-·-·. ·----L ·-· ,.., . z I- . __ ,_y _ _ -----"• IIU\.TI-#AaLY M-.nM. a CO-•IICIAL ~---• INOU ■TIIIAL • l'Ul■UC. - -■TATW~AMA- - l ' A f f D 1110AO -- - WATSON TWP • AU.EGAN COUNTY, WCHtGAN IMPORTANT FARMLAND SOILS flill ... PRIME AGRICULTURAL SOILS OURCE : U.S.O.A. ALLEGAN CO. SOIL SURVEY MAP 5 �.......... ,.. .. ... .............. ............ (~:.:=iiiiiiiI :;;;;t /'.'.;;;;;m:·m::"':;=:;=::=:=.•:=.• ;-,,l; 1---_;_;__;;_;):;~"-':;;;=I .... ::a ·=ij iiiiiii ii ~ ~iliii~ :: ti -·-LL--~ - . ....,_ _____ . -~-, ,,.,. ...-- OTSEGO _.,. a co•••-1. • INDUITIIIAL • l'Uauc, s a - , c --ffATW~AMA_. -l'AVIDIIOAO - - · - ll0AO WATSON TWP . All.EGAN COUNTY, IIIIICNtOAN =- T PA 116 ENROLLED FARMLAND �north end of.Miller Lake and on the west side of Schnoble Lake. Collectively, the settlements located on these lake represent approximately 45 acres of land. . . Throughout the remainder of the Township residential development has occurred in a scattered fashion along existing roadways. This has resulted in a rather noticeable lineal pattern of residential growth, especially along M-222 and 20th Street. Being that Watson Township is very rural in character, residential land uses comprise a relatively small percentage of the Township's total land area. It is estimated that the Township's nearly 700 dwelling units occupy roughly 1,450 acres of land or less than 6% of the Township's total area. On average approximately 2.1 acres of land is estimated to be devoted to each residence. A further analysis of land used for residential purposes reveals the following: * Platted subdivisions are found exclusively around the small lakes. There have been no new plats in over 20 years. Toe platted areas total approximately 100 lots and roughly 45 acres of land. Of the platted lots, roughly one half have been built on. Parcel sizes are in the 6,000 to 15,000 square foot range. Single family homes on platted lots consist of approximately 7 percent of the total number .9f homes. Many of these homes are seasonal, cottage type, dweµings. * There are approximately 270 homes situated on parcels of property that are within the range of 1 to 5 acres. In addition there are nearly 50 homes situated on parcels that are of a size of 5 to 10 acres. It is estimated that these homes collectively consume nearly 1100 acres of land. Toe vast majority of land consumed by these residences is wooded or otherwise unimproved. Typically, only a small portion of each parcel is actually devoted to residential purposes. These types of home sites represent 48 percent of the residential development in the Township, with 40 percent occurring on parcels of 1 to 5 acres and 8 percent on parcels of 5 to 10 acres in size. * There are over 260 home sites located on large parcels (ten acres or more) of property. Most of these are farm residences situated -on large holdings of contiguous farm land. Farm residences are estimated to account for roughly 38 percent of the land area devoted to residential use. * Mobile homes within the Township's one mobile home park, comprises approximately 9 percent of the housing mix. A comparison of property maps dating back to 1979 with current property maps reveals that very few splits have occurred resulting in a total fragmentation of a large agricultural parcels of land. Many of the splits that have occurred have been of type that created 1 to 4 parcels of less than 10 MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 11 �, acres while still preserving a large contiguous area suitable for farming use. An equal number has involved the splitting pre-existing p~els in the 10 to 20 acre range into smaller parcels of 1 to 5 acres. When coqipared to other rural townships nearer to major metropolitan areas, the rate of parcel fragmentation in Watson Township has~ up to this point. been relatively low. It is felt that the principal reasons for this relatively low rate of property splitting is the general lack of demand for home sites within the Township. Other controlling influences include the large minimum lot size requirements by the Township and the amount of land enrolled in the P.A. 116 Program. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS Population characteristics, present and future, are very important in the development of a comprehensive plan. The reason is obvious since as the population grows it tends to bring with it a directly related quantity of development Consideration must be given to the quantitative increases as well as the qualitative character of the growth in order to properly assess the future land use needs. This section analyses the his_toric population ·trends and selective characteristics of Watson Township residents. Table 1 illustrates past population growth of Watson Township relative to nearby communities. TABLEl Population Change Watson Twp Hopkins Twp MartinTwp Otsego Twp * Allegan Twp * Allegan Co. % Change 1960-1970 % Change 1970-1980 1960 1970 1065 1766 1963 2564 2404 1332 2084 2125 3721 2970 1658 2109 2331 4479 3464 24.9 18.0 8.2 45.1 23.5 24.5 1.14 9.7 20.4 14.2 57,729 66,575 81,555 15.3 22.5 1980 Source: U.S. Census Data * Affected by annexations, 1960-1970 The table shows that during the period 1960 to 1970 Watson township grew faster than Allegan County as a whole. During that period, a total of 267 persons were added. During the period 1970 to 1980 growth continued at a healthy rate again exceeding the County's overall growth rate. Since 1970 the rate of population growth in Watson Township has also been more rapid than in the surrounding townships of Hopkins, Martin and Allegan. Estimates prepared by the Michigan Department of Management and Budget indicate an estimated 1986 population of MS\W atsn-Ml¾ea'-87834.01 12 �1690 people. Based on the number of new homes erected between 1980 and 1989, it is estimated that the current population is at approximately 1,790 persons. Based on this estimate it is concluded that an average of 15 pe~ons per year were added to the population of Watson Township during the 1980's. Table 2 illustrates the 1980 general age composition of township residents. These are compared to the same categories for all of Allegan County. The table reveals that in general, the population in Watson Township is sightly younger than that of Allegan County as a whole. This indicates a relatively high number of young families with school age children. This occurrence would also indicate a significant rate of in-migration of persons in the family forming years. TABLE 2 Age of Residents 1980 % Under 18 Years Watson Twp. Allegan County % Between 18 & 64 Years -59.2 57.7 ":' 32.8 32.0 % 65 Years & Over 8.1 10.3 Median Age 27.7 28.5 Source: U.S. Census Data One important consideration with respect to the population of the Township is the occurrence of a relatively large number of seasonal residents. In 1980 over 50 homes or 8.5 percent of the total number of dwelling units within the Township were considered seasonal in nature. The majority of these seasonal homes are located around the several inland lakes within the Township and during the summer months the occurrence of these dwellings gives rise to a total summer population that is likely to exceed 2,000 persons. ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Apart from farm employment, there are very few employment opportumttes within the Township. This is a result of their being no manufacturing enterprises and only a small number of family operated commercial establishments. The vast majority of the Township residents must therefore rely on employment centers located outside of the community. These centers include the relatively near-by cities of Allegan, Otsego and Plainwell in addition to more distant employment opportunities in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Holland. In spite of the relative distances that employed persons must travel to their jobs the per-capita income levels of residents in the Township has increased fairly significantly in the last few years. In 1980 the U.S. Department of Census reported per-capita income levels of $6,050. In 1987 the U.S. Census Department estimated that the per-capita income had increased to a level of $8,889 M5\W at.sn-MPlaea\87834.0 l 13 �, per person. This is an increase of 47% as compared to 38.6% increase for residents of Allegan County as a whole. POPULATION PROJECTIONS A determination of a reasonable future population growth is important in a planning program since projections provide a general basis for determining land needs for future development and future community facility and improvement needs. It is presently estimated that there are 1,776 persons living in Watson Township. This figure is based upon multiplying the estimated number of persons per household (3.00) by the number of occupied full-time housing units estimated to be in the Township in 1989 (592). Based on this estimate and other trends, Table 3 illustrates the projected population forecast for the Township. TABLE 3 · Watson Township Population Projections 1990 1980 Watson Allegan Co. 1,658 81,555 1,791 :,,,.,. 88,711 * Projections * 2000 2010 2,116 101,250 2,415 112,362 based on historical trends of the Township's population as compared to the total population of Allegan County. Allegan County projections were prepared by Michigan Department of Management and Budget, 1987. MS\Watsn-MJ"aea\87834.01 14 �CHAPTER ill COMMUNITY FACILITIES This section describes the facilities which Watson Township offers to its residents. TOWNSHIP OFFICES The Township Offices are located on 118th Avenue in Section 16, approximately 1/2 miles east of 20th Street These facilities were recently remodeled and include a meeting room and limited office space. PUBLIC SAFETY Police service is provided throughout the Township by the Allegan County Sheriffs Department. Fire protection is provided through agreements between the Township and several adjoining communities. These communities include ~op.kins, Martin and Otsego. Map 7 illustrates the fire service zones within the Township. CEMETERIES The Township operates and maintains two cemeteries> One is located on 20th Street, south of 118th Avenue and the second is located at 117th Avenue and 14th Street. LIBRARIES At the present time there are no libraries facilities in the Township. Residents must rely on facilities located in near by communities such as Hopkins, Martin, Allegan and Otsego. ROADS All public roads in the Township are- maintained by the Allegan County Road Commission. However, Watson Township does allocate a portion of its general fund budget to help pay for road improvements such as dust control and paving. Most of the local county roads within the Township are gravel and are in need of on-going maintenance. As growth continues, several roads will be in need of major improvements such as paving. Based on the survey of residents, residents responding favored the paving of additional roads by a 2 to 1 margin. PARKS The Township does not possess any dedicated park land. The only formal recreational areas within the Township include a public access site located on the north end of Big Lake and two commercial campground facilities. Based on the resident attitude survey many residents favor the creation of additional recreational facilities. UTILITIES At the present time there are no public and water utilities available within the Township. All residents must rely on private wells and septic systems. MS\Waun-MP\aea\87834.01 15 �........................ ........; :::::::::::::: :;;;;;;;~j·~~~~;; ~tm - - ----< II , I !I ' I I ~' I\> . .,.., -· z I - ••...__· a:: ! I MAR IN ,..... -~.... ... ...,.,...,,,~ ,, ,..__,,.,.,_ .,.._.,__,..,. e -- -- CO-Jk:IAl. • INDUSTIIIA1. • l'IIIIUC, ~ STAff GAaa ~ ,a,-•lff -,anv IIOAO =-•vu- FIRE SERVICE PROVIDERS LJ ... :HOPKINS □ .... FIRE DEPT. MARTIN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT. 0 ....OTSEGO FIRF nf:'PT f- WATSON TWP . AUEGAM COUNTY, IIICHIQAN < ::I �CHAPTERIV PLANNING ANALYSIS This chapter analyzes population projections, the existing land use mix, growth trends and community characteristics in order to determine the future land use needs for Watson Township. Based on Watson Township's growth over the last few decades, the availability of undeveloped land and the current desire for rural living opportunities, it is reasonable to expect that Watson Township will continue to grow. While the growth is not exp~cted to increase dramatically, steady growth should be expected. The population of Watson Township is expected to increase by approximately 650 people by the year 2010. Assuming an average of 3 persons per household this will result in 216 new dwelling units within the Township. Based on the current mix of housing types it is assumed that the average amount of land actually devoted to residential use for each future dwelling unit will be approximately 2 acres. This assumption is based on several considerations: 1. The current minimum lot size in the agricultural zone is 1 acre. 2. The majority of land divisions for new homes in recent years have been for parcels over 1 acre and the average lot size throughout the Town.ship is presyntly 2.1 acres. 3. Many of the soils in the Township are unsuitable for septic systems, thus requiring parcels that are a minimum of 15,000 sq. ft This is the minimum lot size requirement for residential zoning districts within the Township. Based on these assumptions the minimum amount of land needed to accommodate the projected number of new homes for the Township is determined as follows: 216 new homes x 2 acres/home= 432 acres A second method recognizes the fact that as in the past, a large percentage of persons building within the Township will do so on parcels that are within the 2 to 10 acre range. The following estimates have been prepared based on the present mix of residential parcel sizes. It is assumed that relatively few new homes will be built on parcels of greater than 10 acres (farmsteads). 216 x 26% x 1 acre= 56 acres (Range: <1 Acre) 216 x 64% x 2.5 acres= 345 acres (Range: 1 to 4.99 Acres) 216 x 12% x 7.5 acres= 194 acres (Range: 5 to 9.99 Acres) 216 x 14% x 1 acre= 30 acres (Mobile Home Park) Total = 625 acres Note: % represent the current mix in the type of residential/residential development MS\Waun-MP'-aea\87834.01 17 �Based on the two alternative estimates presented, between 432 and 625 acres of land can be expected to be converted to residential use in the accommcxiation of the projected residential growth expected occui by the year 2010. Based on the amowit of vacant land in the Township, it appears that there is sufficient land available to handle this projected growth in ·areas that are reasonably free from severe environmental limitations such as poor soils and high water tables. COMMERCIAL Currently there are only a few commercial uses scattered within the Township. These commercial uses do not satisfy the convenience or comparison shopping of Township residents. As a result Allegan, Otsego, Plainwell, and to a lesser extent Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo provide shopping opportunities and retail services needed by Township residents. Because intensive commercial uses generally need sanitary sewer and public water service it is felt that these communities will continue to provide most of the commercial services necessary to serve the community in the future years. _However, it is also recognized that there is a need for convenience shopping opportunities in the areas of the Township where the population concentrations will warrant_such uses. The need for some commercial uses in the Township is supported by the results of the Citizen Attitude Survey where the majority of the respondents felt that many basic types of retail and service types of ·commercial uses are suitable for the To~nship. Given the fact that the intersection of US-131 and M-222 also sef\'."eS a larger regional population it can be expected that a market potential for commercial tand uses will continue to increase in this area. INDUSTRIAL Based on heavy industry's need for sanitary sewer and the lack of industrial growth in the Township over the years, the amount of land allocated for future industrial growth should be limited. It felt that the amount of land presently· zoned for industrial use plus an additional 20 to 30 acres to improve the variety of choice should be sufficient to meet future needs. PARKS AND RECREATION The following standards for parks provides some guidance for determining future recreatio•nal needs for Watson Township residents. Type Acres Needed Per 1000 Population .5 MS\W atsn-MP\aea\87834.0 l Mini-park (specialized facilities that serve a limited population or groups such as the elderly or small children). 18 �2.00 Neighborhood playground (Tot-lot. swings, field and court game area, picnicking, ball fields, wading pools, toilet fa01-ities, etc.) 5-8 Community park-playfield _(athletic field, are~ of court games, swimming pools, etc.) Total 10.5 Acres 1000 people Source: Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines - 1983, National Recreation and Park Association. Based on a 1989 population estimate of 1,776 people, about 18 acres of recreational land is currently needed to satisfy the above recreation standards. As was noted previously, the Township does not have any park land per se although there is land that is presently owned by the Township adjacent to the closed Township dump. This property is roughly 20 acres in size. With a 2010 projected population, of 2415, approximately 25 acres of park land will be needed to meet these standards. It should be noted that these standards are based on a national average and Watson Township should use such standards only·· as guidelines'. As part of the survey conducted in conjunction with the Master Planning process the survey found that the majority of respondents want more recreational facilities provided by the Township. The types of facilities that were indicated most frequently by respondents include picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, bike paths, and fitness trails. In light of this analysis, Township officials should seriously consider the need and desirability of providing some type of additional recreational facilities for Township residents at some point within the planning period. MS\Watsn-.MP'-aea\87834.01 19 �CHAPTER V GOALS AND POLICIES Planning goals are statements that express the community's long-range desires and serve to provide direction for related planning activities. Based on previous analysis of the community each goal's accompanying policies reflect the general strategy that the community will pursue to attain its goals. Following are set of goals and policy statements that have been developed in response to various land use issues that exist in Watson Township. GOAL # 1: The Environment To insure that new development takes place in an environmentally consistent and sound manner and that the potential for flood hazard, soil erosion, disturbances to the natural drainage network and surface and groundwater contamination are minimized, thereby protecting natural resources and preserving scenic and environmental quality, as well as minimizing the public burden. Policies .• Through zoning and site plan review, encourage approaches to land development that take natural features such soils, topography, steep slopes, hydrology, and nat_ural vegetation into account in the process of site design. GOAL #2: Agriculture To preserve the agricultural economic base of the township. Policies • Support the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act, P.A. 116 of 1974 by encouraging use of preservation agreements by area farmers and approving such agreements that are consistent with the land use plan. , • Through zoning, discourage extensive non-farm development from occurring in .those areas that contain high quality farmland. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.0 I 20 �GOAL#3: Density . Encourage a general• low density pattern of residential development consistent with the rural/agricultural character found in most areas of the township and encourage higher densities to occur in areas most appropriate for such development. Policies • Establish density standards that are consistent with the natural capacity of soils to handle on-site septic systems and which promote the preservation of the township's rural and agrarian qualities. • Encourage the concentration of development in locations where future public utilities and services can be most economically and efficiently provided, when they are needed. GOAL#4: Commercial Development Provide for the basic service and shopping needs of the township's residents by directing commercial development to take place in suitable areas nut in a manner which limits commercial strip development, minimizes conflicts with surrounding land uses and prevents unnecessary conflicts with the movement of traffic along major highways. Policies • Adopt subdivision regulations in support of land use goals. • Limit commercial development to a few concentrated areas, rather than allow strip development. • Avoid high densities of commercial development that would lead to the need for public utilities and services that cannot be economically and efficiently provided in the foreseeable future. • Encourage the shared use of commercial driveways and limit the number and spacing of driveways. • Promote high quality commercial development through local site plan review and site design standards. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 21 �GOAL#S: Industrial Development Provide for limited light industrial development in areas that are easily accessible by major transportation facilities. Policies • Establish and reserve a site for future industrial purposes. • Promote the development of an industrial park rather than piece-meal single lot development. • Promote high quality industrial development through local site plan review and site design standards. GOAL#6: Economic Development To increase the nonresidential tax base of the township and the availability of jobs within the community, thereby increasing the ability of the township· to provide services, bettering the economic well being of residents and improving the overall quality of life in the area. Policies • Accommodate limited, high quality commercial development. • Accommodate limited, high quality industrial development. GOAL#7: Land Use Conflicts Discourage and avoid conflicts between incompatible land uses. Policies • Prevent the wide scale scattering of intensive and higher density non-farm land uses in the rural country-side. • In areas of higher density, provide for the separation between conflicting land uses by designating suitable transitional districts or requiring greenbelt or buffer areas. MS\Watsn-Ml"aea\87834.01 22 �GOAL#8: Roads To maximize the efficiency, safety, and ease of maintenance of the road system. Make provisions for road improvements that will promote growth in a way that is consistent with adopted goals and policies relating to land use. Policies • Limit the number of driveways along major highway arterials by encouraging the shared use of driveways by commercial establishments through site plan review. • Encourage clustered development. • Adopt subdivision regulations in support of land use goals. • Encourage the development of pu}?lic and private local streets; standards for private streets. Adopt minimum • Establish priorities for incremental road improvements based on the Land Use Plan, and areas of highest need. ¥- GOAL#9: - - Housing To provide a wide range of housing opportunities within the township . • Policies • Provide for the construction of single family homes, placement of contemporary quality mobile homes and construction of multiple housing at acceptable densities. • Minimize delays due to review and processing of development regulations. GOAL #10: Quality of Life Prevent the establishment of uses which, by their existence, tend to lower property values and the quality of life within the community. Policies • Adopt regulations necessary to prevent establishment of substandard housing units. MS\Watsn-Ml"aea~834.0l 23 �• Adopt regulations necessary to prevent outdoor storage of household equipment, household goods, and other materials, where objectionable. • Adopt regulations requiring the adequate siting and screening of those land uses which tend to have a blighting influence on the community. • Provide necessary resources and expertise to enforce the provisions of the zoning ordinance. • Encourage separation between conflicting adjacent land uses. GOAL #11: Recreation Provide for diverse recreational opportunities for all resident population groups. Policies • Develop a recreation plan which identifies the recreational needs of the community and sets forth a strategy for the acquisition and devefopment of recreational facilities. • Work closely with Allegan County, adjacent townships and the school districts in the provision of recreational facilities that can be used by area wide residents. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 24 �CHAPTER VI LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS This chapter contains descriptions and recommendations for future land use in Watson Township. These recommendations will provide overall framework for the management and regulation for future development and will also serve as the basis for evaluating zoning requests. The future land use program is general in scope. It is not intended to establish precise boundaries of land in use or exact locations of future uses. It is also important to note that there is no schedule to implement recommendations contained here. The timing of a particular land use is dependent upon a number of factors such as availability of public·utilities, provisions for adequate roadways, affect on public services and the demand for a particular land use versus the available land zoned for this use. These factors plus other factors must be considered when reviewing a request for rezoning for a particular parcel of land. A general description the various land use recommendations is described in this section. These recommendations are best illustrated on the future land use map found inside this document. As background information to the planning process, the fo_llowing narrative provides an explanation of the relationship of land use planning to zoning. ·· · The Relationship of Planning to Zoning The relationship between land use planning and zoning is an important one. Planning is basically the act of planning the uses of land within a community for the future while zoning is the act of regulating the use of these lands by ordinance. The laws of the State of Michigan require that a community engage in land use planning activities, including the preparation of a comprehensive plan, prior to the ini_tiation of zoning ordinance within the community. Because communities are dynamic in nature and the pace of growth is not always foreseeable the periodic updating of a community's comprehensive plan is a necessity in order to make the plan and its zoning ordinance realistic and in tune with ever-changing demands of modern day society. In order to provide a better understanding of the terms of planning and zoning, the following definitions are provided: Land Use Planning The process of guiding the future growth and development of a community. Generally a document is prepared known as the Comprehensive Plan which addresses the various factors relating to the growth of a community. Through the process of land use planning, it is intended that a community can preserve, promote, protect and improve the public health, safety and general welfare. Additional considerations include: Comfort, good order, appearance, convenience, law enforcement and fire protection, the prevention and overcrowding of the land and the avoidance of -undue concentration of population, facilitation of adequate and efficient MS\W at.,n-Ml¾ca\87834.01 25 �proVIs1on of transportation, water, sewage requirements and services, and the conservation, development, utilization and protection of natural resources within the community. Zoning The process of partitioning a community into districts each of which permits certain uses of land for the purpose of conserving and promoting the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the people within the community. A zoning ordinance is often adopted which contains regulations controlling land uses, densities, building heights and bulk, lot sizes, yard and open spaces, setbacks and accessory uses. A zoning ordinance consists of two distinct parts, being a written text and a district map. The text sets forth the purposes, uses and district regulations for each district and the standards for special land uses and the administration of the ordinance. The map denotes a specific zoning district for every parcel of land within the community. Zoning is one of the instruments, along with capital improvements programming and the administration of local subdivision regulations which implements the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. The enactment and administration of the zoning ordinances are legislative and administrative processes conducted by local units of government relating to the implementation of the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. Land Use Categories Agricultural and Rural Conservation Plan As a means of ensuring the continued agricultural and rural qualities of Watson Township, this plan in essence proposes two "agricultural districts". The first district "Agricultural Conservation District" is intended to be an area in which farming activity is promoted as the primary land use and nonfarm development is discouraged. The second "Agricultural District" or Rural Conservation District is intended to be similar but nonfarm residences would not be discouraged to the same degree as in the Agricultural Conservation area. By making the two designations, it is envisioned that the Township can improve its ability to protect and conserve the areas within the Township best suited for agricultural purposes while at the same time accommodate rural residential deyelopment in areas where farming is more marginal. , The two major components to the Agricultural and Rural Conservation Plan are described as follows: Agricultural Conservation As a means of promoting and protecting the majority of the Township's important farmland, the Land Use Plan proposes the designation of Agricultural Conservation or A-1 District. This district would encompass over 30% of the Township's land area. Within the planning area, non- MS\W atsn-MF'laea\87834.01 26 �fann development would be discouraged and rural land uses such as open space and farming would be promoted. • The Agricultural Conservation District contains the majority of soils· that have been classified as "prime agricultural" soils by the U.S.D.A and also contains the majority of land that is presently enrolled in the P.A. 116, "Farmland Open Space Preservation Program". The vast majority of soils in this district also pose severe limitations on development due to their inability to accommodate on site septic systems and/or other building limitations. The existence of "prime agricultural soils", the concentration of P.A. 116 enrolled land, severe environmental limitations, the existing farming activity and the large amount of unfragmented parcels suitable for farming activity are the principal parameters used in defining the general boundaries of the district. The primary objectives of this planning district are: 1. To promote farming activities as the primary land use in the areas of the Township best suited for such use; 2. To preserve woodlands and wetlands associated with farms which because of their natural characteristics, are valuable as water retention and ground water recharge areas and as habitat for plant and animal life and which have an important and aesthetic scenic value which contributes to the unique character C?f.the agri_cultural preservation district. 3. To prevent the conversion of agricultural land to scattered non-farm development, which · when unchecked, unnecessarily increases the cost of public services to all citizens and results in the premature disinvestment in agricultural. The recommended mechanisms and guidelines for use in achieving the objectives of the agricultural preservation area include efforts to encourage the enrollment of land in the Fann Land and Open Space Preservation program, and the adoption of zoning regulations that minimize the negative impacts that non-farm development have in agricultural areas. To be effective, such regulations should allow for the ability of landowners to sell off limited portions of their land for development purposes. Among the options considered for use in Watson Township in the regulation of non-fann development in the Agricultural Conservation District are: 1. Existing provisions of the A-G Agricultural District which establishes a minimum lot area of 20 acres for all uses, but which allows residential development to occur on parcels of less than 20 acres by conditional use permits. 2 Large Lot Z.Oning which would establish a larger minimum acreage requirement of 5 to 10 acres for non-farm rural residences to be allowed by right. 3. Sliding scale Z.Oning under which the number of buildable lots allowed is established by a scale which considers the total size of the parcel owned at the time of ordinance adoption. MS\W atsn -MJ'\aea\87834.0 I 27 �4. Institution of a one-acre minimum parcel size for non-farm residential uses with a maximum of two acres, and lot width to depth regulations which control the extent to which non-farm , parcels can negatively impact upon farm tracts. Because of the complexity and ineffectiveness of current agricultural zoning provisions, the complexity of administering a sliding scale approach, and the counter-productive nature of large lot zoning, it is recommended that the technique which establishes a minimum non-farm residential dwelling lot size of one acre and a maximum of two acres be utilized in conjunction with the Agricultural Conservation District outlined on the Land Use Plan. Other recommended regulatory measures for consideration within the district include the detailing of permitted uses and special uses that are best suited to accomplish the objectives of the District. The following list is comprised of uses that are considered to be appropriate within the Planning District: Suggested Permitted Uses: Commercial Agriculture Wildlife refuges Dairy farms Farm dwellings Non-farm dwellings Forest preserves Farm buildings . •'.··· Greenhouses, nurseries, and vineyards Apiaries, hatcheries Poultry operations Home occupations Transmission and distribution lines, and pipelines of public utilities Uses customarily accessory to farm operations Uses customarily accessory to non-farm dwellings Suggested Special Uses Agricultural service establishments such as feed and fertilizer sales, farm equipment sales, and services Agricultural labor housing Confined feed lots Roadside stands Essential serv~ce structures such as telephone exchange and/or repeater buildings and towers, electrical substations, gas regulator stations and buildings . . It is recommended that the zoning ordinance and the zoning map be amended early on in the planning period in order to begin the implementation of the objectives of the agricultural preservation district. Rural Conservation The Rural Conservation or A-2 Planning District is intended to complement to the Agricultural Conservation Area. It is identified as a means of preserving the integrity of the Agricultural MS\Watsn-MPlaea\87834.01 28 �Conservation area where fanning activity is viewed as the primary and permanent use to- be encouraged during the planning period. This planning district: while encompassing many active farms, is therefore designed to serve as a buffer area between the more intensively developed residential districts and the Agricultural Conservation District. The lot sizes and uses designated for inclusion within this district should be permissive to accommodate the demand for rural residences while also recognizing that a fanning activity will remain a major use in the area. By designating this area, it is expected that the majority of persons desiring to reside in a rural setting on one to ten acres of land will be accommodated without negatively impacting the Township's most desirable and productive farmland. The characteristics utilized in establishing the general boundaries and extent of the rural conservation district includes soils that are generally unsuitable to support intensive development due to severe septic system limitations, large areas of farm land and open space and a mixture of parcel sizes and soils that make the majority of the area suitable for fanning but not to the same extent as the majority of the areas included ~ the agricultural conservation district. The primary objectives of this land use classification are: 1. To provide a buffer between the more exclusive _agricultural conservation district and the more intensively developed low density residentlai area. 2. To preserve woodlands and wetlands which are useful as water retention and ground water discharge areas and which have important aesthetic and scenic value. 3. To encourage the continued use of valuable farm land while accommodating rural estate types of residential development at a density that will maintain the overall rural environment by not overcapacitating the soil and to accommodate a wide variety of nonfarm uses that require large land areas. 4. To provide a "land bank for areas of land that could be allowed to develop more intensively when the Township determines that more intensive structural development is appropriate and when the necessary public facilities and infrastructure is in place to support it. Recommended measures for achieving the objectives of the rural conservation land use category include: 1. Amend the zoning map at an early point in the planning period to encompass those areas identified as Rural Conservation on the Land Use Plan. 2. Amend the zoning ordinance to create the Rural Conservation District with a minimum lot size of one acre and permitted uses similar to those allowed in the current R-1 Rural Estate District of the Watson Township Zoning Ordinance. Such uses should include: Suggested Permitted Uses: MS\Watsn-MP'saea\87834.01 All permitted uses in the AG Preservation District 29 �Suggested Special Uses: Parks and other outdoor recreation facilities Campgrounds Golf courses Mineral extraction Sawmills Radio towers Improved Services Planning Area Within the 20-year planning period and beyond, it can be expected that a demand for land that can be developed for a higher density of residential use than those permitted in the Agricultural Planning Districts would accommodate, as well as for commercial and industrial purposes will be felt. Because this demand should be anticipated, a major objective of the Master Plan is to delineate those areas considered best suited or able to support the higher uses. In consideration of the anticipated practical limits of future roadway improvements, existing soil and development patterns and a general need to promote efficiency in the delivery of a wide range of services such as fire and police protection, utilities and other improved services, the Master Plan delineates a long-range "Improved Services Boundary". It is within this boundary that the majority development is intended to be accommodated. This boundary is intended to represent the approximate long-range extent of non-nl!,_~ type of development, and the area in which the Township should concentrate its public improvements. In so doing, the goal of preserving the agricultural and rural qualities of the majority of the Township can be better achieved and land uses which are less compatible with rural characteristics accommodated in a more efficient manner. The major elements of the Improved Service Area are outlined as follows: Low Density Residential The Low Density Residential Planning area is applied to several areas of the Township that have · .soils generally amenable to single family residential development at densities of less than one unit per acre without the provisions of public utilities. Much of this area has experienced some development pressure, as witnessed by a large number of parcels of less than 10 acres that already exist within the area. The primary intent of this area is to ultimately accommodate development that is more exclusively residential in nature while still preserving the area's rural and unique environmental qualities. It is also intended to ultimately serve as' a transitional area between rural densities of development and higher concentrations of development. The unique characteristics of this planning district is that from a zoning map standpoint, it is not recommended as a district to be currently mapped. It is intended as a floating zone which would only be mapped when it is demonstrated that there is the necessary infrastructure such as paved roads, police and fire protection, and utilities to support the higher concentrations. It is therefore recommended that the areas included within the Long-Range Improved Service Area be zoned Rural Conservation (A-2) until the Township determines that it is appropriate to accommodate the higher intensity of development that would be allowed under the Low Density Residential Designation. MS\Watsn•Ml¼ea\87834.01 30 �In considering zoning requests for Low Density Residential, the township should avoid situations that would result in scat_tered or leapfrog development. The following mechanisms are intended for use in achieving the objectives of a low density residential district. 1. Amend the current R-2 Single Family Residential District regulations to restrict the minimum lot size within the district to approximately one acre for unplatted parcels, 30,000 square feet for platted parcels without public utilities, and 15,000 square feet for platted parcels if public water and/or sewage utilities are made available. 2. Eliminate the current R-2 zoning district as a mapped district. It is envisioned that changes to the existing agricultural zoning provisions as outlined in the Rural Conservation (A-2) Planning District discussion will accommodate the vast majority of uses and lot sizes presently found under the current R-2 zoning and will not restrict the current uses. It is therefore recommended that existing R-2 areas be converted to the proposed A-2 classification. 3. Future zoning to the Low Density Residential Classification is recommended to only occur incrementally, based upon the demand for development of the type that would be allowed in the Low Density Residential district and it is demonstrated that the appropriate infrastructure is available to support the higher intensity of development. M edilfm Density Residential This land use classification is designed to accommodate single family homes and duplexes of densities of up to 4 units per acre. It is also intended to accommodate mobile home parks and multiple family dwelling unit developments as a special approval uses on parcels of property that are a minimum of 20 acres in size and which are adjacent to paved highways. Such developments, at densities of up to . 6 units per acre, should be served by either public or community sewer systems. The types of dwelling units envisioned in this category can serve as transitional uses between non-residential uses and low density residential uses. Because public sewer is necessary for mobile home parks or multi-family development in order to assure long range public health, such developments should not be approved until proper sewer service and roadways can be provided. The following guidelines are intended for use in achieving the objectives of the medium density residential land use classification: 1. Amend the R-3 Medium Density Residential Zoning District's prov1s1ons to accommodate mobile home parks and multi-:-family residential developments of up to 6 units per acre as conditional uses under specific size, locational and public health standards. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 31 �2. Incrementally amend the zoning map to reflect the proposed extent of the medium density land use category based on periodic re-examination of the needs for such development (e.g., every five years) or as part of the review process relating to a specific • development request. Lake Residential District The Lake Residential District is intended to address a variety of existing and potential land use considerations arising adjacent to several of the Township's more significant in-land lakes. The objective of the district is to call attention to the existing developments that have occurred around several of these lakes. Within these areas it is recommended that the Township conduct more in depth studies of existing parcel sizes and building standards in order to determine the prevalence of nonconformities under the existing zoning ordinance. It is recommended that where the majority of properties are non-conforming, that the zoning ordinance be amended to directly address the problems (e.g. creation of a new zoning district). Commercial Land Use Typically, commercial establishments seek out major streets with high traffic volumes to maximize their visibility and to encourage drive in trade. However, when a major street begins to develop commercially, traffic congestion too oft~n occurs and conflicts result between through traffic and vehicles entering and exiting driveways. This plan recognized that the demands for commercial development in Watson Township are likely to increase within the planning period as more and more residents move into the area. These demands are most likely to be greatest along M-222, near the US-131 interchange area where traffic volumes are greatest and where commercial establishments can take advantage of passing motorists. Such characteristics are natural attractions for commercial development In addition to the M-222/US-131 interchange area, several intersections long M-222 are seen as potentially viable locations for Convenience Commercial establishments that would cater to the needs of local residents. The intersections of M-222 with 24th Street, 20th Street, and 16th Street have therefore been identified on the Master Plan map as Convenience Commercial Planning Areas. It is intended that these areas be limited in size and that secondary access to the north-south roads be encouraged. It will be important to direct commercial development in a manner which avoids the generally undesirable effects that commercial strip development could bring. Therefore, virtually all retail and service types of commercial development should be directed toward these four areas. The objectives of the Commercial Land Use Plan are to: 1. Accommodate commercial facilities that provide sufficient amounts of goods and services to meet the daily needs of a growing township population while not duplicating services provided by establishments already located nearby. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 32 �2. To promote the physical clustering of commercial establishments rather than strip development, thereby providing for joint use of parking facilities, more convenient shopping, and.minimized extension of utilities as they are needed. 3. To provide for efficient accessibility to retail uses thereby minimizing traffic conflicts. Unless careful site planning and access controls are instituted, conflicts between uses can occur. Opportunities for integrated uses can be lost, and the capacity of street can be greatly reduced. It is therefore recommended that the rezoning of land designated by the Land Use Plan for commercial purposes be done incrementally to help assure that development is not done prematurely or haphazardly, with disregard for the lack of utilities and the uses that are in existence or could develop on adjoining sites. Implementation of the commercial land use plan should therefore involve the following recommendations: 1. The development of flexible planned unit development zoning provisions that \YOuld allow the review and approval of proposals incorporating integrated mixed uses, joint accesses and alternative access characteristics. 2. The institution of zoning standards and site plan review processes which promote desirable objectives and a careful scrutinization of site plan features as: a. Water, Sewer and Drainage: Until public·or collective systems for these utilities are pro:vided it is recommended that major development not be permitted unless careful consideration is given to the individual methods to handle expected water usage, wastewater generation, and runoff. b. Driveway location and spacing: Driveways should be located as far from street intersections as possible to avoid left turn conflicts and businesses should be encouraged to share driveways whenever possible. Driveways should be minimum of 150 feet apart to reduce conflicts and provide gaps in traffic for safer ingress and egress. It is recommended that commercial parcels have a minimum of 200 feet of street frontage to promote adequate driveway spacing. c. Landscaping: Commercial development should provide landscaping along the street edge to enhance the aesthetics and to screen parking areas. Specific landscaping requirements should be incorporated into the zoning ordinance to ensure adequate ~d uniform landscape treatment among all business. d. Alternate Access: A secondary means of ingress and/or egress should be provided if possible. Such alternate access could take the form of access to an intersecting street for corner parcels, access across adjacent parking lots, access to another street to the rear of the property, a frontage road or service drive paralleling a major street, or a similar alternative. e. Signs: The number, size and location of signs should be controlled and kept to a reasonable minimum to avoid motorists confusion and to ensure individual business identity. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.0 I 33 �Industrial Land Use Plan The Industrial Land Use classification as depicted on the Land Use Plan is intended to provide and reserve adequate' land for future industrial development In so doing, it is recognized that industrial development will be important to the economy and tax base of the community. The areas designated are located to provide easy access and to minimize potential conflicts with residential uses. Intensive industrial development within the area shown would require the provision of public sewer and water. Therefore, only light industries that require very little demands for such uses should be considered. The objectives of the Industrial Land Use Plan are as follows: 1. To encourage industries to locate in an industrial park setting. 2. To promote diversification of the local tax base. 3. To provide nearby entrepreneurial and employment opportunities for Township residents. The following guideline~ are intended for use in implementing the industrial land use plan: ... ;,..~ 1. Incrementally expand the availability of industrial zoned properties within the planning period based on the needs over the entire planning period, keeping in mind that development without public utilities should be carefully monitored. 2. Improve plan site review standards relative to industrial uses to ensure building and site design quality and that those industries being proposed without public sewer and water facilities will not jeopardize environmental quality. 3. Encourage the creation of an industrial subdivision rather than piecemeal development to help assure development and collective use of necessary roads, drainage and other improvements. 4. Incoiporate provisions in the zoning ordinance that would discourage extensive outdoor storage and activity areas that would detract from the character of the Township. 5. Encourage the landscaping of industrial sites-through site plan review. 6. Discourage the development of heavy industries which because of their scale or type of operation could have severe environmental implications or overburden public services. 7. Incoiporate access control mechanisms similar to those recommended for the commercial areas into zoning provisions relative to the industrial zone. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 34 �, HOPKINS >,,, ...... i :, i L --i . t OTN l OTSEGO - • • INOU9Tfl1AL f'U ■ LJC . SElll-~IUC STAT! GAME .lllU IIOUNO.lllY -,avED "OAO UN,-&VID 110.lD = ~ ~!~ Lr J WATSON TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN RURAL CONSERVATION RURAL CONSERVATION TO LOW DEN. RES. ~ CONVENIENCE ■ GENERAL ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN , " A " - AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION □ "A "-2" WATSON TWP. . - -· • SIN<IU PAMILY RESIDUITIAL • MULTt-,,AlltLY flESJD.NTIAL MOBILI HO... l'AM a COIIIIMUIC IAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL II MEDIUM DENS. RES. ■ LAKE RESIDENTIAL ~ INDUSTRIAL LONG RANGE IMPROVED ---SERVICE BOUNDARY �Natural Features Preservation Based on the Citizen Land use Questionnaire and discussions with the Planning Commission, the preservation of the rural character of the Township can be termed a high priority among residents. One important aspect of the community's rural character are the natural features found in the Township. These include hills, woodlands, water resources and soils. The importance of these features however, go well beyond natural beauty. Taken collectively, these features form an interrelated, high quality and well-balanced environment that should be protected from potentially disruptive development practices and land uses. The following objectives and guidelines should be applied throughout the Township, and coupled with recommended land uses and densities outlined in the previous sections, are intended to promote a balance between the desire to accommodate continued development· and the need to protect the natural environment. In order to preserve the rural character of the Township and protect the quality of the environment, the Plan makes the following recommendations: 1. Through site plan review, subdivision regulations and a public education program: - Encourage the construction of roads that follow contours rather than running against them. · - Encourage minimum gradi1:1g and cut fill activities on ·steep slopes. - Encourage the concealment of buildings located on prominent hillsides. - Discourage the filling of wetlands. - Evaluate soil suitability for the proposed use. - Discourage the over improvement of building sites in rural areas that would replace natural vegetation with large manicured lawns, and other forms of urban landscaping. - Encourage the use of natural drainageways versus channelization or underground drains. 2. Cooperate with the Allegan County Drain Commission to ensure strict enforcement of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act. If necessary, adopt and enforce a local ordinance. 3. Inform residents and farmers of the problems of over fertilization of lawns and fields near water bodies and drainageways. 4. Inform residents of measures that should be taken for proper septic tank and drainfield maintenance and operation. 5. Inform residents with livestock and other domesticated animals of the hazards of locating feeding areas and animal runs where nutrients from animal waste can readily enter surface waters in the form of runoff. MS\Watsn-MP\aea\87834.01 36 �6. Support State and County laws and administrative programs which help to protect natural resources. The following list of State and County approvals is directed toward the major environmental protection needs of the area. FEATURE OF CONCERN . Wetlands Proper septic system location and installation for surface water and groundwater quality protection Erosion control during construction AGENCY OR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT State wetlands permits issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are required for ·alteration of any wetland contiguous to lakes, streams, and other water bodies, and for wetlands which are five acres or more in size. Permit required from the Allegan County Health Department. An earth change which is within 100 feet of a lake construction or stream or is one or more acres in size requires a permit from the a permit from the Allegan County Road Commission This agency··presently. administers the provisions of the the Michigan Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act within Watson Township. Adequate drainage facilities minimize flooding The Allegan County Drain Commissioner reviews All subdivision plats to assure adequate drainage facilities. Proposals for developments with storm water outlets to county drains, as well as mobile home park proposals, are also subject to approval by the Drain Commissioner's office. On-site retention of stormwater is often required. Roadside drainage The Allegan County Road Commission reviews all subdivisions for conformance with Road Commission standards. For large lot developments, surface drainage to roadside ditches is allowed. If the development is not a subdivision but results in a drainage discharge to a roadside ditch, approval from the County Road Commission is required. Runoff must be restricted and retained on-site to assure an agricultural rate of runoff. Spill prevention plans at industrial sites MS..Watsn-M11\aea\87834.01 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reviews and approves Pollution Incident Prevention Plans submitted by businesses. Businesses are required to submit such a plan if they store or use 37 �critical materials on the "Critical Materials Register", salt, or large quantities of fuel. Wastewater treatment systems with discharges of more than 10,000 gallons/day of sanitary sewage Toe Michigan Department of Natural Resources issues groundwater discharge permits when discharges of more than 10,000 gallons/day of sanitary sewerage (or other discharges) are proposed. Toe provisions apply to large-scale septic systems and other types of wastewater facilities. Proposed discharges must meet require ments of the Part 22 Rules of the Water Resources Commission Act. Wastewater treatment systems which discharge into lakes and streams require a federal NPDES permit (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit), which is issued by the Michigan Department of-Natural Resources. 8. Developers should be encouraged to contact state and county agencies at the earliest possible point in the site plan preparation process and to incorporate state and county agency req~ments for resource protection into•site plans presented to the Township. Transportation Toe road system serves as the backbone for growth and development of any community. By providing a means for internal and external circulation, it serves the community by helping shape the intensity of land use. Thus, this costly and highly visible element of the community's infrastructure is one of the most dynamic features of the community's on-going development. Street Classification The street system serving Watson Township can be classified as follows: MAJOR ARTERIALS - This class of street serves major movements of traffic within or through the area. Mainly designed to move traffic, the secondary function is to provide land service. M-222 is the major arterial in Watson Township. MINOR RURAL ARTERIALS - This class of street serves primarily local or shorter distance traffic and provides a limited degree of continuity. Their principal function is providing local land access in connection with major arterials. 20th Street and 16th Street south of M-222 are the Township's two rural arterial streets. PAYED RURAL COLLECTOR STREETS - These streets serve the internal traffic movement within specific areas and connect those areas with the major and minor arterial system. Generally, they are not continuous for any great length. Portions of 12th St., 117th Ave., 113th Avenue, and 24th St., are considered to be this type of street. MS\W atsn-MF¼ea\87834.0 I 38 �The collector street is intended to supply abutting property with the same degree of access as a local street, while at the same time serving local traffic movement. Traffic control devices may be installed to protect and facilitate movement of traffic; however, these devices would not be as elaborate as those on arterial streets. · UNPAVED RURAL COLLECTORS AND LocAL STREETS - The sole function of these streets is to provide access to immediately adjacent property. There are a number of these roads in the community, but they carry a small proportion of the vehicle-miles of travel. The primary objective of the Transportation Plan of Watson Township is to provide a street network which will encourage the most logical development of the area while providing for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. PROBLEMS The major problem with the street system is increased traffic volume on unpaved rural collectors. Other factors that may become increasingly significant as growth continues include the need for better traffic and access controls -along M-222 to avoid traffic and land use conflicts, and the incomplete grid pattern of the street system. RECOMMENDATIONS . The following transportation related recommendations are intended to address existing problems and to avoid problems in the future : - Within zoning and subdivision regulations institute access controls intended to reduce traffic conflicts along the major and minor arterials thereby preserving their volume and function. - Establish road improvement priorities. Through cooperation with the Allegan County Road Commission, monitor traffic volumes and road cqnditions as part of a program to establish road improvement priorities. In this way, the Township can objectively allocate its limited resources to those areas already having the greatest need. - Consider the ability of existing roadway conditions to handle projected traffic volumes resulting from new development when reviewing site plans and rezoning requests. - Implement the Land Use Plan. This document contains specific land use recommendations which reflect the adequacy of the existing roadway system. Taken collectively, the incremental implementation of the various land use proposals will, over the long term, minimize the need for road improvements. - It is recommended that zoning and subdivision controls officially recognize the hierarchy of the road network by taking into consideration the traffic volume, noise, speed and clear vision requirements of each roadway class. Such requirements should translate in larger minimum lot frontages and building setbacks along major streets than those along local platted streets. MS\Watsn-MI1\aea\87834.01 39 �Community Facilities and Public/Semi-public Land 'RECREATION Analysis of local recreational opportunities within the Township shows that Township residents presently must rely on, and at times, compete with others for the use of facilities located in other nearby communities. While these facilities are adequate for their intended use, it must also be recognized that as the area's population increases, Watson Township must become increasingly responsible for providing additional opportunities for its residents. This conclusion is justified by the results of the resident attitude survey which shows significant desire among residents for additional facilities. While it does not appear that the needs identified in the preceding chapter are critical at the present time, it is important that .planning and decision making for the ultimate provision of additional recreational facilities begin at an early stage. This is especially important in terms of land acquisition, where early acquisition can greatly reduce overall costs and better assure the ability to acquire land in the most desirable location. It is therefore recommended that the Township take the following measures in establishing a parks and recreation program, in fulfillment of the above objectives. 1. . Appoint a "Park Commission" under the provisions of P.A. 271 of 1921, or an "Ad-hoc" Citizen's Committee to: Identify potential future park sites Prepare a Parks and Recreation plan capable of qualifying the Township for the receipt of Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) and Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Identify and pursue potential funding sources sch as private foundations and other local, state and federal programs. Work with the Allegan County adjacent communities and school districts to ensure a coordinated approach to providing facilities with organized recreational activities. Monitor citizen needs and concerns. Make necessary recommendations to the Township Board with respect to on-going parks and recreation needs in the areas of administrative, budgeting and operation and maintenance. Administrative Offices, Library and Fire Protection With respect to fire protection, it should be recognized that while the existence of a fire station within Watson Township would likely improve the response times and overall fire protection with the community, the construction of a fire station, the purchase of equipment and the training M5\Watsn-MPlaea~834.01 40 �of fire personnel is a very capital intensive proposition. Unfortunately, there is no good rule of thumb that can be applied in Watson Township that will categorically conclude that once the population reaches X, a fire station should be constructed. Instead, an adequate water supply ~nd political and financial1 factors must be considered. The most important of these .are the adequacy and cost of protection being provided under contract with adjacent communities, and at what point it will be less costly and more efficient.for the Township to begin providing its own fire protection service. It is therefore important that the Township periodically assess its position with respect to these facilities and services as well as available options for improvement. One of these options is, of course, the acquisition of land and the ultimate construction of one or more of these three facilities. If during the remainder of the twenty-year planning period, it becomes apparent that land acquisition for one or more of these facilities is necessary to ultimately address long range needs, it is recommended that the following siting factors be taken into consideration: 1. Fire stations should be located near but not directly on the intersection of two major streets. This will enhance accessibility to all areas of the township, but reduce the number of potentially hazardous conflicts directly on the intersection. 2. Economies of scale and the applicability of fire station locational criteria to other types of community facilities tend to indicate that a single site capable of ultimately supporting the collective needs of a fire station, township hall, library and community park should be considered. Such a site would allow the Township greater decision making flexibility and the opportunity to minimize overall acquisition and development cost. Such a site would also allow most administrative, operation and maintenance ·functions to be carried out in a more cost effective, centralized fashion. School Facilities - It is recommended that the Township work closely with the various school districts in their efforts to assure that the necessary educational facilities are provided. Should new school sites in Watson Township be considered, it will be important that the Township have adequate lead time to consider possible land use and development related implications. Public/Semi-public Land The plan recognized that a variety of public and semi public uses such as churches, parks, cemeteries, schools and others need to be located in rural and residential areas. However, in . permitting such uses, measures must be taken to insure compatibility with nearby residential uses. Traffic, noise, lighting, and trespass should therefore be carefully controlled in order to mitigate the negative impact on residential uses. MS\Watsn-MP'-aea\87834.01 41 �CHAPTERVIl ™PLEMENTATION In order for the Master Plan to serve as an effective guide to the continued development of Watson Township, it must be implemented. Primary responsibility for implementing the Plan rests with the Watson Township Board of Trustees, the Planning Commission, and the Township staff. This is done through a number of methods. These include ordinances, prob:rrams, and administrative procedures which are described in this chapter. It is important to note that the Master Plan itself has no legal authority to regulate development in order to implement the recommendations of the Plan. This implementation must come from the decisions of the Township Board and Planning Commission to provide needed public improvements and to administer and establish regulatory measures relative to the use of the land. The private sector, including individual home and land owners, is also involved in fulfilling the recommendatioq.s of the Master Plan by the actual physical development of land uses and through the rezoning of land. The authority for this, however, comes from the Township. Cooperation between the public and private sectors is therefore important in successful implementation of the Master Plan. ZONING Zoning represents a legal means for the Township to regulate private property to achieve orderly land use relationships. It is the process most commonly used to implement community Master Plans. The zoning process consists of an official zoning map and zoning ordinance text The official zoning map divides the community into different zones or districts within which certain uses are permitted and others are not The zoning ordinance text notes the uses which are permitted and establishes regulations to control densities, height, bulk, setbacks, lot sizes, and accessory uses . . The zoning ordinance also sets forth procedures for special approval regulations and controls over signs. These measures permit the Township to control the quality as well as the type of development Subsequent to the adoption of this Plan, the Township Planning Commission and Township Board should review and make any necessary revisions to the zoning regulations to ensure that the recommendations of the plan as outlined in the previous section are instituted. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Currently the Township does not have its own subdivision control ordinance. Thus, any requests to plat property or create a subdivision would be done so according to the provisions of the Subdivision Control Act, Act 288 of 1967. This provides adequate but limited authority for the Township to regulate new subdivisions. The Plan therefore recommends adoption of a subdivision control ordinance at some point in the relatively near future. MS\W atsn-M!>..aca\87834.01 42 �CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Capital Imp:covements Programming is the first step in a comprehensive management system . designed to relate priorities and programs to community goals and objectives. It is a means of planning ahead for the funding and implementation of major construction and land acquisition activities. The typical CIP is six years in length and updated yearly. The first year in each CIP contains the capital improvement budget The program generally includes a survey of the longrange needs of the entire governmental unit covering major planned projects along with their expected cost and priority. The Township Board then analyzes the projects, financing options, and the interrelationship between projects. Finally, a project schedule is developed. Priority projects are included in the Capital Improvement Program. Low priority projects may be retained in a Capital Improvement Schedule which may cover as long as 20 yea.rs. The CIP is useful to the Township, private utilities, citizens, and investors, since it allows coordination in activities and provides the general public with a view of future expectations. FUNDING On-going planning and selective components of the Plan by necessity will require financial assistance if they are to be realized. Such funds may be generated locally through the general fund or special millages or may be made available from several state and federal sources. Among the state and federal sources are:#. •• - L~d and Water Conservation Fund and Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Assistan~e under these programs is available for planning, acquiring, and developing a wide range of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The programs are administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and are financed by funds appropriate and by the Federal Government and State legislature. Under the LWCF Program, grants of up to 50% of the cost of a project are available. Under the MNRTF Program, 100% funding may be obtained. PLANNING EDUCATION Planning Commissions should attend planning seminars to keep themselves informed of planning issues and learn how to better carry out their duties and responsibilities as Planning Commissioners. These seminars are regularly sponsored by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials (MSPO) and the Michigan Township Association (MTA) and are a valuable resource for Planning Commissions. There are also several planning publications which are a useful information tool for Planning Commissioners. The main publications are Planning and Zoning ~ and Michigan Planner Magazine. PUBLIC INFORMATION It is important that the proposals of this Plan be discussed and understood by the citizens of Watson Township. Acceptance of this Plan by the public is essential to its successful implementation. Steps should be taken to make Township residents aware of this Plan and the continuing activities of the Planning Commission. This can be accomplished through newspaper reports of Planning Commission activity. Contact with local civic and service organizations is another method which can be used to promote the Township's planning activities and objectives. MS\Watsn-MPlaca~834.0l 43 �REVISIONS TO THE MASTER PLAN The Master Plan should be updated periodically (minor review every one to two years, major review every five to ten years) in order to be responsive to new growth trends and current Township attitudes. As growth occurs over the years, the Master Plan goals, land use information, population projections, and other pertinent data should be reviewed and revised as necessary so the Plan can continue to serve as a valid guide to the growth of the Township. . MS\Watsn-MP-aea\87834.01 44 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wyckoff Planning and Zoning Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Planning & Zoning Center (Lansing, Mich.) (Organization) Wyckoff, Mark A. Description An account of the resource Municipal master plans and zoning ordinances from across the state of Michigan, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2020s. The bulk of the collection was compiled by urban planner Mark Wyckoff over the course of his career as the founder and principal planner of the Planning and Zoning Center in Lansing, Michigan. Some additions have been made to the collection by municipalities since it was transferred to Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. 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Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Watson-PhillipsAnita_Photo02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Title A name given to the resource Watson-Phillips, Anita Description An account of the resource Anita Watson-Phillips, Director of Talent Search Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College administrators Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng 1979s https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8d19c0e1084d54c0c93c799aea2b6834.jpg 0fca3c83efe4df7f661bc17b5c0d0144 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. 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Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_EastmanAlbum_2_1909-1911_011 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-07-13 Title A name given to the resource Waukazoo looking northeast Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of the Waukazoo Inn in Holland, Michigan. Taken by Robert Merrill, looking northeast across the water. Subject The topic of the resource Holland (Mich.) Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-07_SD-O_Leary-05 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource O'Leary, Virginia Title A name given to the resource Wave Breaker and Shore Description An account of the resource A wide photo of where the water meets land. Several feet from the shore and running parallel to it is a long wave breaker. Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Allegan County (Mich.) Lakes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file collected by the Kutsche Office of Local History from the Saugatuck Douglas History Center for the Stories of Summer project. Relation A related resource Stories of Summer (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e5a3526e14b6bb9701b076262412f139.jpg eb823492ffc79793c8e8e14fbdff7cba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Summers in Saugatuck-Douglas Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Stories of Summer," supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities Common Heritage Grant. The collection aims to document the twin lakeshore communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, as they transformed through the state's bustling tourism industry and acceptance of minorities. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1910s-2010s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Douglas (Mich.) Michigan, Lake Allegan County (Mich.) Beaches Sand dunes Outdoor recreation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Saugatuck-Douglas History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Text Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-07_SD-O_Leary-08 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource O'Leary, Virginia Title A name given to the resource Wave Breaker and Shore Description An account of the resource A photo of the shoreline as it leads to a hill in the background. A few feet into the water, there is a smaller wave breaker. Several feet beyond that, there is a second, larger wave breaker. Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Allegan County (Mich.) Lakes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file collected by the Kutsche Office of Local History from the Saugatuck Douglas History Center for the Stories of Summer project. Relation A related resource Stories of Summer (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4dfeda4f66ad601690906ee0cdd7615a.jpg 7b70916e3bbd1f53e3523366b55a04b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Summers in Saugatuck-Douglas Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Stories of Summer," supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities Common Heritage Grant. The collection aims to document the twin lakeshore communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, as they transformed through the state's bustling tourism industry and acceptance of minorities. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1910s-2010s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Douglas (Mich.) Michigan, Lake Allegan County (Mich.) Beaches Sand dunes Outdoor recreation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Saugatuck-Douglas History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Text Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-07_SD-Brigham-D_0126 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brigham, D. Title A name given to the resource Waves on Lake Michigan, Douglas Description An account of the resource Photograph shows only the lake, and the soft waves crashing. The water is light blue, and in the far right of the frame there appears to be rock. Subject The topic of the resource Michigan Saugatuck (Mich.) Allegan County (Mich.) Michigan, Lake Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project. Relation A related resource Stories of Summer (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6045096d10e915c726ab053c039b1c23.jpg 50a6c37d5fbe44965723c06449e19b27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_NE_60_1924_012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Title A name given to the resource Wawona Hotel Stop Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of tour vehicles parked in front of the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park. People are walking around the vehicles and building. Subject The topic of the resource Yosemite National Park (Calif.) Yosemite Valley (Calif.) Hotels Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6a1c052e3fa41347bac446848077924f.jpg 54a1af1add4d62d2e9390db540130557 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_FilmPacks_V_26_010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-04-26 Title A name given to the resource Wawona tree, Mariposa Grove Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of the Wawona tree. A wooden sign in front of the tree is visible, though the blurriness of the image makes the sign unreadable. Subject The topic of the resource California Mariposa Grove (Calif.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives