All the news from the Board of Directors meeting and beyond:
Downtown Businesses
- 14 E. 14 Mile (former Avery Hasler location); improvements continue on the site plan. Most noticeably on the exterior is the removal of the mansard roof
- 143 E. 14 Mile; The Loc@l. received a resolution from City Council allowing them to apply for a social district license. Business opening is anticipated within the next few weeks.
- 150 N. Main; (PNC property) The developers are conducting a Market Survey prior to bringing the Planned Unit Development proposal back to Council for consideration.
- 172 E. 14 Mile (Burger King property) plans have been submitted for a phased approach to development. Completing the first floor and grounds as the original approved plan and adding the second and third floors over time. The proposal will go to the Planning Commission for consideration.
- 220 S. Main; House of BBQ; appeared before Planning Commission regarding site plan diversions related to the use of the smoker following neighbor complaints. They will return to PC again to present possible solutions
- 215 S. Main; Michael’s Wine Shop, has installed a new awning and lighting replacing the existing torn awning. Exterior painting is planned next.
Available for lease
- 84 W. 14 Mile. Contact 248-280-4604 for details
- 36 E. 14 Mile. Contact 586- 703-1967
- 204 E 14 Mile. Contact Jarna Development @ 248-583-0030 ext. 120
- 255 E. 14 Mile is vacant but inquiries will not be addressed until renovations are complete
Main Street
- Presentation acknowledging the achievement by the Clawson DDA of being awarded accreditation as a National Main Street Community will be done before Council on September 3
- Two business grant opportunities were made available to DDA business by Main Street through partnerships with Genysis Credit Unition and with MSU Federal Credit Union.
- the application by Zeoli’s was approved for the Main Street Award grant for new outdoor furnishings
- the application by Warp 9 was approved for the Main Street Connected grant, for point of sale equipment upgrade
- We appreciate the support we receive as a National Main Street Community and the benefits it brings to our organization and to our businesses!
- The Downtown Master Plan will be scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission in September at a date to be deterined. Lane changes on 14 Mile are included in the master plan and we’ve been able to connect with residents regarding the plan at the Downtown Open House and most recently at Clawson Fest. We look forward to many more opportunities to discuss. Meanwhile a new public engagement platform has been launched: Clawson Road Diet Study | Engage Giffels Webster
Streetscape News
- Checkerboard tables, made possible through grant funds from the Clawson Community Foundation , are now in place on S .Main furthering our goal of making the downtown a friendly place for all ages.
Checkers are in baskets on the table base. Chess pieces need to be brought by those wishing to play that game. - Thank you to volunteers Kathy Phillips and Carol McLean for removing the summer plantings in the planters and getting us Fall ready with colorful mums.
Events
- The Clawson Lions held a hugely successful Down on Main Car Show on August 10. Congratulations on 25 years!
- Claawson Fest enjoyed its biggest year yet on August 24 with more vendors, amazing food and great music. This is a true grassroots community effort and we are already looking forward to next year. Our thanks to Charlie Samson, Sean Nasry and Sean Dunlop for leading this charge. Great job!!