Proposed Sale of City-Owned Property at 19159 John R
March 23, 2017
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The Frame
This resolution authorizes the transfer of city-owned land to a private business for $59,000, which will change the property's ownership status and its use to an auto sales lot.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Skyline Auto Sales Inc.
The company is the purchaser of the property and will gain ownership of the land for their business operations.
City of Detroit
The city is the seller of the property and will receive $59,000 in exchange for the land.
Last recorded activity March 23, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City of Detroit proposes to sell the property at 19159 John R to Skyline Auto Sales Inc.
- The purchase price for the property is $59,000.
- The property will be transferred via a Quit Claim Deed.
- The buyer intends to use the property as an ancillary sales lot for their adjacent auto sales business.
- The proposed use is permitted by-right under the M4 / Intensive Industrial zoning district.
- The purchase agreement was originally entered into on January 10, 2017.
- The resolution was referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee on March 23, 2017.
- The resolution was introduced on April 27, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the property be used for?
Is this sale allowed under current zoning laws?
Why It Matters
This resolution authorizes the transfer of city-owned land to a private business for $59,000, which will change the property's ownership status and its use to an auto sales lot.
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Standardized Industrial Expansion
The use of by-right zoning for industrial expansion suggests a streamlined process for businesses adjacent to existing industrial lots.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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