Stafford House
9301 Oakland Ave.
What's happening?
North End nonprofit Stafford House plans to rehab a vacant 1920s commercial building into a mixed-use development. Plans call for four ground-floor commercial spaces leased as a coffee shop, training center, retail and offices for an engineering company, with affordable apartments on the second floor. The city previously planned to demolish the building.
Sources: Stafford House, City of Detroit, Crain's Detroit Business
Developers: Stafford House
What are the property details?
| Parcel ID: | 03002993. |
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| Taxpayer: | STAFFORD HOUSE, INC |
| Taxpayer address: | 531 BELMONT DETROIT MI 48202 |
| Dimensions: | 117 ft by 75 ft |
Where is it?
What kind of housing is it?
| Units: | 10 |
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| For rent/sale: | To rent |
| Affordability: | Yes |
Updates
November 26, 2024: Approving a Commercial Redevelopment District | Detroit City Council
Approving a Commercial Redevelopment District for Stafford House Inc., around 9301 Oakland Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48211 in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition # 2024-321) . (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Stafford House Inc. to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)
November 21, 2024: Establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District | Detroit City Council Planning and Economic Development Committee
Establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District for Stafford House Inc., around 9301 Oakland Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48211 in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition # 2024-321). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Stafford House Inc. to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)
October 8, 2024: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone public hearing | Detroit City Council
Public Hearing on the Establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Stafford House Inc. in the area of 9301 Oakland, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992 (Petition# 2024-321) . (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning and Development Department and the Finance Department have reviewed the Master Plan and the neighborhood preservation and development goals of the City and find that establishment of the Stafford House Inc. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone would be consistent with all of the aforementioned.)
September 23, 2024: Dimensional variance granted | Board of Zoning Appeals
Stafford House request dimensional parking variances to establish 10 residential dwelling units on the second floor and 4,800 square feet of permitted commercial space on the 1st floor in a B4 Zone (General Business District). The Board shall be authorized to hear dimensional variance requests for matters that are beyond the scope of BSEED’s 10% administrative adjustments for a variance of the minimum setbacks; deficient parking. 22 spaces required, 17 provided, 5 parking spaces deficient. (Sections 50-4-131 (1)- Permitted dimensional variances and 50-4- 121 Approval Criteria).
ACTION OF THE BOARD: Mr. Roberts made a motion to Grant dimensional parking variances to establish 10 residential dwelling units on the second floor and 4,800 square feet of permitted commercial space on the 1st floor in a B4 Zone (General Business District). Seconded by Board Member Boman. Affirmative: Mr. Thomas, Sherman, Weed, Watson, Roberts, Boman, Osbern Mrs. Moore, Hill-Knott Negative:
DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE GRANTED