Goodison Sub Area Plan

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Oakland Charter Township Adopted by the Planning Commission June 4, 2013
Adopted by the Township Board June xx, 2013
Table of Contents
Adopted by
Board of Trustees
Terr y Gonser, Superviso r
Karen Reilly, C lerk
Jeanne Langlois, Treas urer
Judy Keyes, Trustee
Maureen Thalm ann, Trustee
Michael Bailey, Trustee
Sharon McKay, Tru stee
List of Participants
Board of Trustees
Joan Fogle r, Supervisor
Judy Williams-Workings, Cle rk
Sharon L. C reps, Treasurer
Marc H. Edwards, Tru stee
Kathrine Tho mas, Trustee
Michael Bailey, Trustee
Sharon tv1cKay, Tru stee
Planning Commission
James Carter, Chairman
James Foulhod, Vice-C h air (ZBA rep)
Janine Saputo, Secretary
Barbara Wobk
Jea nne Lmglois (Board of Tru stee rep)
Am.y Carels
Roger Shulze
Zoning Board Appeals
George Platz, C hairman
James Foulkrod, Vice-Chair
Charles Beach, Secretary
C arolyn Phelps
Michael Tyler
Township Staff
James C reech, Township Manager
Elle n Witz, Township Planning Coo rdinator
Mindy Milos-Dale, Trails/Parks Planner
Elaine Leve n, Executive Assistant to the
Township Mamlger
Charrette Participants
• Jud y Spitz*
• Sue Dobbelstein*
• Bev and Bob Pears'"
• Barb Wolak, Planning Commissio n er"
• Mindy Milos-Dale*
• Jani ne Saputo, Planning Co mmi ~ ~ ioner*
• Diane Be nnett.. .
• Jim Creech, TO\\'llship Manager
• Ruth F:wTO'>
• Amy Carels, Planning Commissioner'"
• Tom Asmus, Oakland Township HistoriG11 Society'"
• Jan et \'(!aters, Road Commission of Oakland County
• Brian Pawlik, Southeast Michigan Co uncil of Govern
men ts
• Anne Vaara, C linton River Watershed Co uncil
• Kristen M ye rs, Paint C reek Trailways Manager
• Robert Matoub , Historic District Commissioner'"
• Bob Donohue, Principal Planner, Downtown Revital
iza tion an d Main S tree t Coo rdinator Oakhmd Co unty
• Jo Ann Bourez""
• Amy Boltz'"
• Joe Langlois"
• Bob Steinheiser*
• Phil and Julia Dingle'"
• Ellen Witz, Township Planning Coordinator
• Co lleen Barkham. P,nks and Rec reation Commissioner'
• Barb Barber. Historic District Commis
sion Administrative Assistant*
• Ron Campbell, AlA, Principal Plann er
and Preservation Architect, Oakland
County Planning and Economic Devel
op ment
• Bart Robinson*
• Frank Dulin'"
• Michelle Prill (Gooclison C hildcareY
• Area S ubdivision O wne r's Associations
• William & Karen Acree
Goodison Sub Area Plan Committee
Members
Joan Fogler
Mindy Milos-Dale
Janinc Saputo
Barbar8 Wol8k
Amy Carels
Colleen Barkham
Robert M;:ttouka
Barb Barber
Dr. Doug Angel
Stakeholder Interview Participants
Frank Dulin
Dr. Tom Barkl1am
Danny and Janey Beers
Tom Sayers, Minister
Introduction
The people of O(lkland Township valu e their heritage and quality of char
acter in the historic resources Goodison conveys to visitors and residents
alike. Some of th e old est historic resources include the Paint Creek Mill
R,lce, Goodison Historic District, and Natio n al Register of Historic Places
proper ty. In addition, many local businesses have retained their original ar
chitecture and integrity that continues to define the historic se nse of plClce
for Goodison .
The (Joodiso n Sub Area PI:m is a d es ign recommendation and imple
mentation strategy to enhance Goodison. The area's rich history and
ch aracter will be preserved by improving pedes trian and vehicular cir
cuhHion and s<lfety, green infrastructure, <lnd land Llse and zoning.
This Sub Area Plan is an addition to the 2005 Oakland Charter Town
ship M <ls ter Plan and serves as a policy guide for land use, zoning,
and community development-rehned decisions within Goodison. The
Sub Area Plan was developed with broad participation by community
sta keho lders. The Plan is org;1llized into the following five chapters:
The P(1int C reek C ider Mill, ne:;t\ed alongside th e Paint C ree k, P<lint Creek
Trailway railroad bed, and the Paint Creek Mill R<1ce, co ntribute significant
cultur<1 1 resources to the citize ns of Oakland Township . Because of the his
toric<11 significance in Goodison in relation to the settlement of the <lrea,
future planning and placemaking with context se nsi tive solutions is of great
importan ce to the res idents.
1. introdu ction and History
2. Existing Co nditions
3. Public Input
4. Design Recommend<ltions
5. Implementation Strategy
Overview
Goodison is a historic unincorporated h amlet in Oakland Charter
Township th(lt preserves tr(lces of the community's rustic beginnings.
Goodiso n once functioned as the town center fo r Oakland Charter
Township, developing into the economic, cultural and educational
center o f the farming community which surro und ed it. Today, even
as Oakland C harter Town ship has grown into a desi rabl e residential
community, Goodiso n remains a focal point of the community and
has retained its historic character through the co ncerted organization
al efforts of concerned citizens. C:;oodison is home to municip(ll of
fices, cider mills, a church and school, businesses, parks, organizations
and th e Paint C reek Trail; most of which arc t()rnled into a vilh1ge-Like
pattern that is respected by the community.
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Chapter I . Introduction
As an unincorpo rated community, Goodison is no t a city, villClgc, o r even
a C ensus Designated Place. As such, it has no officiCllly-recogn izcd b O ll nd
aries and is located wholly \vithjn Oakland Charter Township. The area
generally defin ed as Goodiso n by local residents is approximately 80 acres
bounded on th e north by Gunn Road, the south by the Snell Road and
the Goodison Hills subdivisio n, the cast by Bear Creek Park and the 'Nes t
by the Gunn Road/Orio n Road intersection. For th e pur pose of the
Goodison Sub-Are (I Pl(ln, th ese locations helVe been set ClS the project
study limits as shown in Figure 1.1.
recognized as fo rming the basis for potential co mmunity iden tity. This
was the foundatio n fo r Goodison's first formal plan, however the 1980
Goocliso n Plan that resulted , was not fully implemented .
In Jcl.11uary 2005, the Townshi.p adopted a nev,.. Master Plan . The M as ter
Plan presented a co mprehensive approach to community planning and
set the tone for future land development and natural feature prese rva
tion. In addition, the Plan identified Goodison as a place that offers
a sense of identity to Oakland Township and called for its preserva
tion and perpetuation as the community's central gathering space and
commerce center. Further, the Plan encouraged maintenance of the
existing fabric and built pattern of development, so that the original
character of Goodison could be retained for years to come.
Planning in Goodison
Goodison's growth through the 193 0s, 40s, and 50s W(lS, like in ma ny oth
er small comn:1l1nities throud lOut th e regio n , largely un co ntrolled. Th e
Township completed a Co mpreh ensive Development Regu\(ltion Plan in
1974 that established a basis for orderly plannin g in the comillunity. In
1977 , the O ;., kland Township Board expressed concern over Goodiso n's
future and just prior to th e clos in g months of that year initiated a course
of action.
Goodison History
Simihn to a number of early se ttl ements throughout the Oakland C ounty
area, the Paint Creek Valley is well-e nd owed with remnants of the re
gion's past. Hardy pion eers migr(l tin g fro m eastern states during th e
early 19th Century found the valley within O akland Township's pleasant
In November of 1977, a mee tin g was held with Goodison business own
ers in order to establish a
dialogue betv;een the private
and public sectors toward
the development of Goodi
so n into a unique, attractive
local business district accom
panied by incre(lsed value,
utility and pride to its con
stituents. In May of 1978,
Oakland Township received
no tification from Oakland Goodison identification map proudly displaying its date
County that fed eral funding of settlement.
was available through COIT)Illunity development block ,gran ts for plann jng within th e township. Th e
many histori c buildings, the water re s ()urc e ~ and the open ::;paces were
Chapter I. Introduction
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Figure 1.2. 1872 map of Oakland Township. Goodison Station is named and located where
the Paint Creek crosses what is now Orion Road.
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One of the mill's owners was William Goodison, who in 1866 purchased
the building. At this time, the Detroit-Bay City Railroad was construct
ed through the Paint Creek Valley, providing area farmers with trans
portation for their produce shipments. The general store near the mill
also served as the community post office, with William Goodison Jr. as
its postmaster. Area residents at the time referred to this train stop as
"Goodison's Station" and the present day Goodison derived its name
from these origins as depicted in Figure 1.2.
environment an ideal location in which to establish their homes and en
terprises. Fertile soils, the Paint Creek, streams, lakes, and forest stands
provided attractive resources
for the settlers' basic needs.
Needham Heming",.'ay and
his t\VO brothers-in-law, Asa
Baker and Benedict Bald
win arrived in the wilderness
area that is presently Goodi
son in the year 1825. Need
ham Hemingway purchased
80 acres from the Michigan
Territorial Government <md The Paint Creek Market as it stands today.
proceeded to construct a mill
race to power a grist mill he
built in 1835. The presen.t Paint Creek Cider Mill and parking lot cover
the former Needham HcminlrNay Mill location and the original mill race
remains extending north from Gallrtgber Road along Orion Road. The
mill operated under vnrious
owners for 100 years grind
ing grain until as late ns 1941
and continuing to utilize its
wnter-powered machinery for
crate and wheel rim manu
facturing. The entire struc
ture was carefully dismantled
in the early 1950s, 113 years
after it was built, and the
lumber beams and artifacts
were salvaged for reuse in the Relic cider press on display at the Paint Creek Cider
current day structure built in Mill.
1960.
Additionally, a branch of the Detroit Urban Railway (OUR) was built
through Goodison in 1900 and went north to Orion, Oxford, and Flint.
In Goodison, its track lay along what now is called Territorial Road (por
tions of which have been vacated). There was a OUR subst<ltion rhere,
INhere local dairy farmers brought their daily milk cans for the OUR to
tl'<lnspol't to Detroit creameries. A OUR waiting station stoop was loc<lted
on the site of the current Lyon Gear. Other stops were at prominent road
W<ly intersections. The line \\"as discontinued in 1.931 as the automobile
gained popul<lrity, according to the book Heritage in Oakland Township, by
Delta Kelly and Barbara K<lndarian members of the Oakland Tov.·nship
Histori.cClI Society.
As Goodison developed as the center of the local agrarian community,
the mill <lnci r<lilroad were joined by a general store, bl<lcksmith shop, saw
mill, one room school, and the Paint Creek United Methodist Church
- all serving the needs of the commun ity. SOtTle of these structures, such
as the Paint Creek Mill Race, the Methodist church, Paint Creek Market
and several residences, remain today.
It is clen from the buildings that remain in the Goodison area, that
Goodison is where people historically came to do business, socialize, wor
ship and learn. In addition to a number of homes constructed beginning
in the 1850s, several of the historic resources that remain in Goociison
today include:
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Chapter I. Introduction
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The Postmaster's Tower Barn, c. 1875 o
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Goodison Cider Mill, 1965 Paint Creek Mill Race, 1835 Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 1855 Baldwin School, 1927 Paint Creek Cider Mill, 1960 Both the State and the Township have designated local historic resources
in a local historic district called the Goodison Historic District which are
protected by local Ordinance, 37-A.
Chapter I . Introduction
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Good ison Sub Area Plan
Physical Characteristics
Creek Nature Park, which is a Township-owned and maintained natural
park that contains trails for walking and hiking. Exceptions to this include
the Towmhip offices and public safety facilities, which are accessible from
Collins Road. The Paint Creek Trail, ,) regional non-motorized trailway,
bisects the study area and serves as a major non-motorized trail in the area.
The Paint Creek Trail runs from Lake Orion to downtown Rochester, where
it meets the Clinton River Trelil.
Goodison is situated within the Paint Creek Valley, exhibiting rolling to
pography, wetlands, and stream corridors including Paint Creek. The con
fluence of waterways, as "vel1 as the valley itself, presented development
challenges, which undoubtedly contributed to its settlement. Today, rough
ly 33% of Goodison's land uses are devoted to recreational, conservation or
natural features, an indication of the unique landscape and natural feature s
in the area.
The non-residential area
in Goodison is located
on the east side of Orion
Road betwee n Collins and
Gunn Ro,)ds (except for
the Paint Creek Cider Mil1
on the west side of Orion
Road). It is relatively small,
only 40 acres in area, and
is served by,) small network
of streC£s and contains a va
riery or land Llses and build
ing t<mns. Uses in this
district include local retail
businesses such as the Paint
Creek Market, industrial es
t(lblishments such as Lyon
Based on a land use study conducted by Oelkland County in 2011, land uses
in Goodison break down as follows in Table 2.1.
Land Use Category
Acreage
Agricultural
0
Land Use Challenges and Opportunities
Multiple Family
0
Transportation/ U tilities
0
Industria]
4
Commercial/Office
8
Water
13
Vacant
22
Puhlic/l nstitutillllal
21)
Rights-of-way
3')
Recreational/Conservation
132
Single Family
192
Total
435
Development in Goodison is limited by both natural and man-made features.
To the south and west of Orion Road is Paint Creek, which is surrounded
by land within the 100-ye~u- floodplain and wetland areas, as defined by
the Michiga 11 De
partment of Envi
ronmental Qual
ity's
(Ml )EQ)
Wetland Inven
tory. While the
presence of these
features does not
necessarily make
development im
possible, it does
pose a challenge,
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tions may require Figure 2.1 : Natural features in Goodison. Gear. two veterinary clin ics Table 2.1: Existing Land Use Acreages
and cultured and education
al facilities such as the historic Goodison Cider Mill, P,linr Creek Cider
Mill and Bald""in Elementary School.
sign ificant engi
neering costs and a potential for adverse environmental impacts. Area~ surrounding the main non-residential district in Cloodison con.~ist
mostly of low-density single-family residential developmcnt and the Bear
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Chapter 2. Existing Conditions
De\'C~lopment in Goodison is also limited by the existing patterns of de
velopment within the study are". To the east of Collins Road exists two
residential denJopment~ 10cClted on BeClr Creek Court and OClk Hill, as
well as the Township offices Clnd Be"r Creek Nature Park. There is lim
ited VaGlnt, developable bnd within Goodison.
Future Land Use and Zoning
AreClS within and immediately surrounding Goodison are located within
the Goodison future land use designation in the Oakland Township Mas
ter Plan. It is clear that the Master Pbn envisions Goodison as the cultural
<mel mixed-use center of the Township, and contemplates adding areas for
public gathering and social interaction as part of the overall vision. Figure
2.2 includes the future land use map for Goodison. The text of the future
land lise plan pertaining to Goodison reads, in part:
For these reasons, Clnd because m"ny Township residents strongly pre
ferred to retain Goodison's current composition ofland uses, a significant
expansion of Goodison's non-residential uses is unlikely. Instead, much
of this pbn will focus on improving vehicular ;:md pedestrian safety, en
hancing ~ignage, bndsGlping, and other features to build on Goodison's
mClny strengths. Plan recommendations are fully outlined in Chapter 4,
Design Recommendations and Chapter 5, Implementation Strategies.
"To re-establish Goodison as the community foca[ point, this Master Plan
envisions the expansion of pLtbUc and community uses in the district.
Currently the Township Hall and Baldwin Elementary School exist with
in this arca. These LtSes shmtld be enhanced with uses that establish
Goodison as "the gathering place." TIlR~~e may include a /)avilion fOJ"
Connectivity
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Goodison is home to many intere~ting and unique natural fe:ltures and
cultural attractions that make it a hub of activity in the To\\·nship. It is
served by a unique network of streets that connect residents to all areas of
the Township. Within a quarter-mile of Goodison are intersections with
()allagher, Collins, Gunn, Orion, and Snell Roads. Goodison's location
rebtivc to these roads means that Goodison is easily accessible to To\\'D.
ship residents.
Future Land US"
Natural Resource Conservation
The Paint Creek Trail connects Goodison to meas beyond the Township's
boundaries, :lS trail users can easily stop in one of Goodison's businesses
for goods and services, or just to take a break. This non-motorized con
nection is an increasingly important source of social and economic activ
ity that is important to this planning effort.
High Density Conservation
Rural Residential
Suburban Residential
In addition to the Paint Creek Trail, Goodison's location is important
relative to the Township's non-motorized Trails and Pathways Plan that
contemplates non-motorized pathways that would connect Goodi.son's
recreation, commercial, residential, educational, ancl municipal areas to
many other areas of the Township. See Figl1r~ 2.4 fl.)r the Trails and Safety
Path Map for Goodison.
Figure 2.2. 2005 Future land use plan for Goodison.
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Goodison Sub Area pran
farmers market or other outdoor events, a town square u:ith community
garclem or a community center faciUty. These faciUties wiLL help to define
the area and det ,e1op a sense of community. AdditionaL infil! uses may
be contempLated that replicate the size, scaLe, character and period archi
tecture of existing Il.omes and historic structures in the GoocLison Land use
categor)'. Such tlses may be purely res idential or a combination of uses.
These infil! structures may he used for Live/ work opportuni ties simiLar to
the Paint Creek Market. "
land uses in Goodison (for example, res idential ove r ret<1il) , the Township
Zoning Ordinance may need to be amended to incorporate this Plan's
recom mendations.
Recreation and Non-motorized Trails
Oa kbnd Town ~ hip contains an abundance of recreatio nal opportunities,
and Cioodiso n is a hub for many of these amenities . The property con
tainin g th e Township Hall and public safety buildings is located in Good
iso n, o n the eas t side of Collins Road. Immediately east of rhe municipal
complex is Bear C ree k Nature Park, a 107-acre parcel that contains paths
for walking and hiking.
Lmds within the study area that are outside the Goodison future land use
designation are in the Rural Resid e nti al o r Med ium Density Conserva
tion designations. These designa tio ns provide for s ingle family residen
tial development and are s hown in yellow in Figure 2.3.
In addition, the Good ison area includes a trail hea d for the Paint C ree k
Trail non-moto ri.zed transportation net\Nork that rlln s throughout the
Township. The P,lint Creek Trail (as well as the Town ~ hip' s Mill Race
Trail) bisect Cioodison and generally follow Ori.on Road. The Paint
Creek Trail i.s a recrea tional trail that runs from Lake Orion to Rochester,
where it connects to another non-motorized trail, providing users with a
regional non-motoriz.cd transportation option.
Lands in Good ison are zo ned for industrial, commercial, office and resi
dential purposes. Each district pennirs certain L1 se~ of land by right and
spec ial land uses. To the extent that this plan proposes the mi.-xing of
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Zoning Districts
VLRD - Very Low Residential Density
LRD - Low Residential Density
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MRD - Medium ResidenUal Density
/'V Safety/Side Path. Existing
MHRD - Medium - High Residential Density
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MHP - Mobile Home Par\(
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0-1 - Local orro:e
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B-1 - local Business
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B-2 - General Business
R-C - Recreation Conservation
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R-P - Regional Par\(
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l-1 - Ughtlndustrlal
PUD - Planned Unit Development
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Figure 2.4. Goodison Trails and Safety Paths Map .
Figure 2.3. Goodison Zoning Map.
Go odison Sub Area Plan
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It is clear that Ooodison is the center of Oakland Township and much
of the Township's identity is derived from Ooodison's historical origins.
Ooodison i~ unique in that in a relatively small area, it contains commer
cial, residential, indll~tr i al, civic and recreational uses, and is served by
both the local and regional non-motorized transportation network. The
following lists key point:; that are to be considered when contemplating
the future of Oood ison.
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along and ncar the Paint Creek Trail. These features may limit the
potential of futme development yet they provide recreation and
conservation opportuniti.es.
000di:;on'5 unique history ha::; played a critical role in forming
the identity of the community. It is important that future build
in,gs and uses in Ooodison remain and enhance this identity.
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and wetland areas are
prevalent in Ooodison, particularly to the west of Orion Road
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Most areas around G oodison are planned and used for low-den
sity re::;iden rial purposes. Thus, a significant expansion of the
commercial or industrial area s in Ooodison is unlikely.
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(Joodison's accessibility by motorized or non-motorized means is
a key component of its continued strength as the cultural and
civic center of Oakland Township.
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The 2005 Master Plan, which was readopted in 2011, suggests that
Ooodison', historical ch:'Hacter should be retained and enhanced,
where possible, by designating community gathering spaces and
othcr areas where residents can interact.
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Zoning in C"Joodisnn provides for a variety of uses, inelud ing resi
dential, industrial and businesses, however, mixed uses, live/work,
farmers' markets and gard ens may need to be added to permitted
or ~pecialland u~es.
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Trails and path ways in Ooodison have been incorporated in the
Township planning efforts to enhance Oakland Township's net
work of non-motorized trails and pathways.
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Concerns about the Goodison Area
Community Input
Least
Concem
Three key forms of public input were employed to direct the Goodison
planning initiative. first, a Steering C ommittee comprised of residents,
Township officials and staff, historians and business owners met on a
monthly basis to guide the decision-making process, review materials,
and be a soundi ng board for community input and interests. Second,
a Goodison study-area survey was distributed to gather input from
property owners about their perceptions of the Goodison area and
ideas for the future. Finally, a three-clay des ign charrette provided the
consultant team an opportunity to gather input through a variety of
activities and produce design concepts for immediate feedback. This
chapter provides a summary
of the input and establishes
the key focus areas for the
des ign solutions presented in
subsequent chapters.
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Survey results from Goodison showing ranking of perceived concerns. Becoming too commercial
ranked as the greatest concern.
Goodison Survey
to qu es tion 3 pertaining to concerns about the Goodison area re
that the top concern:; among respo ndents were related to de
velopment and/ur th e loss of character. Essentially, the majority of
respondents view change as a threat to the character of Goodison.
vt~ alecl
A five-question survey was
m,lilcd to the 189 property
mvners in Gooclison in Oc
tober 2011. Sixty-six surveys
The three-day design charrette began with a watk
were returned, for a response ing tour of Goodison.
rate of about 35%. The com
plete survey and report is in
cluded in Appendix 1 of thi s
Sub Area Plan. Key conclusions follow:
2. The main draws for residents to the Goodison area are the recre
ational opportunities that are available. Question 3 asked respon
dents to rank future land uses, and the most desirable future land
use in the Good ison area was recreation. trails/bike paths by a wide
margin. Additionally, in answering question 5 pertaining to why
respondents visited the Goodison area, a majority of responses were
related to recreational activities. A total of 65% of respondents
indicated thar the main reason for their visit to the Goodison area
was walking or hiking th e Paint Creek Trail or visiting Bear Creek
1. Many res idents are satisfied with th e current state of the Good
ison area. Nearly one-half of respondents to the survey fe lt that
"no change \\'as needed" to the area. Additionally, responses
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Chapter 3. Public Input
Nature Park. If visiting a cider mill is thought of as recreational
or quasi-recreational activity. then tha t percen tage increases to
80.3%. Regardless, residents of the Good ison area Wllue recre
ational opportunities highly.
3. The Goodison area contains natural
and (,1st-paced working environment ,vhere stakeholders offer constant
feedback to designers. This particular charrette consisted of several dis
tinct but related phases. including:
feature~ that are valued by
residents that should be preserved. \X1hen asked ,\dlat comes to
mind" \\·hen thinking of the Goodison area, a majority of respon
dents indicated that "there are natural features that could be pre
served and enhanced." Using this information, coupled with the
drmv of recreational features and amenities discu~ sed above, it is
important for the Township to seek out <'lnd preserve some of the
key natural features that make the Goodison area the recreational
"magnet" that it appears to be when loo king at th e responses of
th i~ su rvey.
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Open studio design and feedback
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Keep Goodison the way it is, don't change.
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In,provements are changes, and we want it to stay the same.
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Parking is a challenge, especially during church services. Shared
parking arrangements should be explored.
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Goodison could have more commercial businesses. An arts and
culture scene should be explored. There are opportunities for
live/work spaces, espec ially on the vacant lot on Collins Road.
We need more businesses to create synergy.
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Can a connection from the back of the church to Territori,ll Road
be explored? This would help mee t parking demand.
STOR(S ImPROVE
Design Charrette
To WHncr public input, the Township and its consultants facilitated a
three-day charrette, held November 14th through the 16th in 2011. A
charrette is an intensive de~ign pTOces~ "",,·here participants can see their
ideas conceptualized, unveiled and refined in an open forum. It is a fun
Chapter 3. Public Input Final design plan and presentation
Stakeholder Interviews
Informal stakeholder interviews occurred during the charrctte process. Six
stakeholders were interviewed, with the majority representing ownership
interests in Goodison. Discussions included informal recounts about the
history of Goociison and how its history bell'S to frame the future. Ideas
th(lt were generated included:
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Stakeholder interviews
Below is a summary of the resu lts from the public input activiti es. The
input is organized by event, and synthesized into four key themes.
4. Respondents provided a few write-in comments. Using a progra m
called Wordle , this word cloud shows the most impo rtant themes
to the respondents being the larges t words in terms of font size.
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Trrtffic needs to slow down, it is unsrtfe for pedestrians.
As identified by participrtnts, all liabilities in the Goodison area pertain
to vehicular traffic. They were listed, as written by participants, as: "traf
fic," "safety concerns related to the Orion and Collins intersection," and
"h igh traffic speeds." In other words, participants in the charrette thought
that the most critical impediments to an ideal Goodison relate to speed
ing mot()ri~ts and high traffic counts, and a consequent lack of safety in
the area. Therefore, the plan should address all modes of transportation
including bicycles, pedestrians, equestrians and vehicular.
The detention pond rtt Hilltop rtnd Orion is not functioning. This
area could be planned for something new, such as rt rain grtrden.
Public Brainstorming Meeting
A public brainstorming meeting was conducted tOr members of the pub lic to share ideas on the future of Goodison before the plan or any of its policies were prepared. The meeting involved a "four senses exercise" and the Liabilities, Assets, Needs, and Desires (LAND) exercise. Approxi mately 25 people participated in the public brainstorming meeting. Moreover, participants were asked to list assets. An asset is a quality or
feature that contributes to the ideal vision of Goodison held by partici
pants. Participants listed many assets, indicating the high quality of life
and pride in the community. Assets included:
Each group of participants was asked to identify on an aerial photo base map of the study area locations or elements of the study rtrea that either positively or negatively impact one of the four senses - sight, smell, hearing, touch. This The pubic brainstorming session allowed participants to
share ideas for the future of Goodison, which were later
exercise helped to "break the incorporated into the design solutions.
ice" within the small groups while initiating meaningful thought about the study area. Following that activity, participants were asked to identify liabilities, as
sets, needs, and desires relating to the study area. Each participant was provided with sticky dots to vote for any item on the four lists created during the LAND exercise. The votes were tallied and priorities were synthesized to help determine priorities for the project team durin g the development of conceptual plans. Natural resources
Trails
Paint Creek Trail
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C ider Mills
Historic Districts
Scenery
Fatl destinatio n
Parks-Bear Creek Nature Park
Proximity of Parks to Tv.rp. Hall
Per Capit:l Income
Millage;;
State Historical Marker
Helpful Employees at Local
Businesses
Anchor Uses
"Center" of community
Quiet and Quaint
Small Community
Not overly commercialized
fire Department
Sheriffs su bstation
Church
Township offices
Original buildings protected by History
historic designation along Collins
Road
Ele mentary school
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Key Theme 1: Pedestrian / Vehicular Circulation and Safety
For pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians, the Goodison area is
an attractive stopping point with access to parking, trails, rest
rooms, water, and food items. The area is a "hub" and provides
the needed recreational amen ities and support facilities. It is also
historical, and its charm attracts residents and visitors alike. How
ever, the recreation amenities are physically separated by high
speed roadways, making entering Goodison (beyond the Cider
Mill) dangerous and uninviting. Creating safe nnd inviting circu
lation W<lyS and road cros~ings is essential for matching the recre
ationClI needs of residents and visitors with the business needs of
existing retailers and offices.
When listing and r<lnking needs <lnd desires, participants voted "deveLoJ)
a smaU, waU<abte business area with quaint character and lJeciestrian access to
residentiat areas and Paint Creek Trail" <IS the most important need or desire.
Safe pedestrian connections and creating a sense of place also ranked
highly. Following is a listing, in rank order, of the most significant needs
or desires identified by prtrticipants:
1. Develop a small, walkable business area with quaint charac
ter <lnd ped estrian access to residential areas and Paint Creek
Tr<lil
2. Safe pedestrian connections; lighting
3. Signage
4. Cre<lte sense of place
5. Better streetscape / native plants
6. Upgrade Orion, Collins, and Territorial intersection
7. Ordinance regarding aesthetics of vacant properties / busi
nesses
8. Accommodating bikes on roadways
9. Multi-seasonal activities: ice-skating, basketball , tennis. ska te
park
10. Pedestrian-scale street lighting
11. Put utilities underground
12. Cultural touch/ve nue/ the arts/music
13. Update fa c:1de on garage and party store
14. Apply for architectural upgrade grants
15 . Township needs to work with landowners / give more flex
ibility
16. Gateways
17. Traffic calming
18. Utilize easements for pedestrians
19. Add rnore necessary services to immediate area that comple
men t and replic<l te historic character
Perceived danger points:
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Mill Race TrClii: TrClil head at Gall<lgher is blocked by the
guardrail <lnd does not connect to other pedestrian fa
cilities, additionally, the intersection with Orion ROCld is
dangerous and nut well-marked.
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Orion RO<ld and Collins Road meet Clt an awkw<lrd Cln
gle.
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Orion ROCld and Territorial Road meet at a commercial
parking lot.
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Lack of pedestrian connections to and from the Goodi
son Cider Mill, Orion Road, the Paint Creek Trail and
local businesses.
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No pedestrian connection betvleen the Paint Creek Cider
Mill, the Paint Creek Trail and the Mill Race Trail.
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Danger points along Hilltop to Bannister to Springdale
due to lack of pavement markings an.d signage.
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Cider Mill entrance <It Orion Road interferes with vehicle
traffic turnin.g onto/from Collins Road and is difficult for
pedcstrian~ to navig<lte.
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Tools suggested by participants included: Tools suggested by participants included :
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Planning for and implementing complete streets policies
and projects, refer to Orion/Collins Sheet 4.2 .
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Realignment of the Paint Creek Cider Mill p(lrking lot
entrance and provide pedestri(ln connection between the
cider mill (lnd Paint Creek Tr(lil.
Requiring development adhere to the (Southeast Michi
gan Council of Governments' Low Impact Development)
SEMCOG LID manual.
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Stormwatcr retention versus run-off which adds pollu
tion/sedimentation to local waterways.
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Improving the functi.on and aes thetics of Bear Creek.
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Utilizin.g detention basin at Hilltop and Orion as a dem
onstration area for a rain garden; involving Baldwin El
ementary School.
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Utilizing native specic~ for roadside and landscape im
provements.
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Screen ing obtrusive uses, increas ing the tree canopy, add
ing hard ;md soft landscape fea tures .
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Reinforcing the pedestrian zone at Orion Road and Terri
torial Road as well as Springdale, Bannister and Hilltop.
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Formalizing the vehicular zone at Territorial Road and
Orion Road as "veil as Springdale, Bannister and Hilltop.
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Traffic c(llming through complete strects imprO\'cments
and streetscape enhancements, refer to Orion/Collins
Sheet 4.2.
Key Theme 2: Green Infrastructure Oakland Township re;;idellts appreciate the natural environment, open space rlnd rural preserv(ltion, and the green infrclstructure
in place which connects people to these undeveloped places ac
curding to the Oakland County Green Infrastructure Initiative .
Green infrastructure is strategically planned and managed net
worb of naturallallds, working lamhcapes and other open spaces
that conserve the natural ecosystem values and functions, guide
sustainable development, and provide associated economic and
quality-oflife benefits to our communities.
Key Theme 3: land Use and Zoning
The historic land usc pattern in Goodison is mixed-use, which
continues today. During the walking tour of Goodison, charrette
participants appreciated the variety of uses, many meeting the
daily needs of residents. With the hl1'gest employer in the Town
ship, Lyon Gear, O'v\'ning a large share of the land in Ooodison, it
also provides a customer base for several small business and office
lIses.
The appearance of buildings is important to the Goodison plan
ning effort. Recognizing and appreciating the history of the area,
through zoning standards, is desired. The scale, massing, roof
pitch, building placement cmd orientation, are necessary patterns
to replica te should redevelopment or new development occur.
During the charrette process, comments were made about the de
sire to maintain these fe(lcures (such as Bear Creek) and enhance
the natural connections from the Paint Creek Trail to the Bear
Creek Nature Park, cast of the Township Hall property. Addition
ally, through Low Impact Development (UD) policies and proce
dures, green infrastructure can be created or enhanced.
Good ison Sub Are a Plan
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Conclusion
Tool~
suggested by participants included:
<:> Design guidelines integrated into zoning for Goodison
<:> Allowing for mixed uses, including live/work within
Good ison to encourage more residen tiRI and modest busi
nesses in the area
Throughout the public input process gUiding the Goodison Sub Arel'l
Plan, there \\Tre many opportunities to engage busines~-owners, property
owners, and area residents. By employing several methods for providing
input, the consultant team became educatecl about the needs, desires,
assets ,md li,lbilitics in Goodison, helping to inform the design and plan
ning solutions. The four key themes for Good ison were established with
the overall desire for the ,lrea to remain a small, unique, mixed use cen
ter. The recommendations and design solurions in the following chapters
are necessary to maintain this identity for Goodison I'Ind to manage the
external forces impacting C:Joodison. Many of these external forces are
outside of local control, includ ing traffic, traffic speeds, housing delllR nd
and resident/population growth. By establishing a vision and illlplement
ing ;] strate!,»' for managing these forc es , the Goodison area will improve
pedestrian and vehiculm accessibility, increase development investment,
and retain its historic char<lCter.
Key Theme 4: History and Character
Recognizing rJlat Goodison is an important place in Oakland
Township, both historically and in presen t day, participants desire
to :-;ee the area beautified, re\'itali zed, and apprecia ted. Essential
to placemaking is marking the entries, or gateways into Goodi
~()n ,md c~tablishing a cotHmon palette of iamLcape features,
signage, and street furnishing unique to Goodison. P(lrricipants
recognized that some of thb palette has already been established
through cornmon design feRtures sLlch as ,;vooden signs and field
stone. MaJ"king (or branding) g,1teways with common elements
will create R sense of place and;] sense of arrival for pRsser~by m.d
vi~itors to Goodison.
Tools suggested by participants included:
<> Encouraging the arts and culrnre in Goodison by utili:ing
local talents for branding Goodison.
<:> Provide spaces within th e public realm for art installations
at indoor ~l.l1d outdoor locations.
<:> Establish a desi,gn pRlette that can be replicated at gate
ways and community ~paces in Gooc1i~on and ORkland
Township by utilizing the existing design them.es that have
been established, such as the trail head markers at Town
ship parks, fieldstone balu~ters, rmd wooden accents.
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Conceptual Design Solutions
Together with the community stakeholders, the consultant team devel
oped sever:ll desi,gn solutions to solve the challenges facing the Goocli
so n area, Those challenges include pedestrian/ bicycle and vehicular
circulation, pedestrian safety, traffic management, and historic/cul
tural/natural reso urce preserva tion,
The design concept solutions depicted on the following pages provide
non-engineered recommendations for the areas identified on Figure
4.1. These concepts have heen designed to address concerns nnd prob
lems discussed by the public who attended and partidp<lted in the
develop ment of the Goodison Sub Area Pbn.
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Chapter 4. Design Recommendations
Recommendations
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Realign Collins Roadl Orion Road
intersection to improve safety and
functionality
Modify Orion Road I Territorial
SlTeet Intersection to Improve safety
and functionllity
Improve pedestrian connectivity and
safety at the Orion Road I Gallagher
Road intersection and to the Pllnt
Creek Trail
Modify a section of Orion Road to
Include a median 10 help ,low trafflc,
creak a senae of place, and eue
pedestrian crossing
Provide on..m.et parking on Hilltop
Road and modify vehicular access to the
Goodiaon Cider MlII pr~rty
Exlend sidewalk on the elst side of
Springdale Street along the Iide of the
pick-upl drop-off lane for the Blldwln
School Ind connect to the existing walk
near the east lide of the school
Extend sidewalk on the ea.t side of Collins
Road to provide a pedestrian connection to
the north
Provide a pedestrian connection from the Paint Creek
Trail parking area and trail head to the future Safety
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Pith on the north side of Gallagher Road
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Consider inetailing. rain garden in the location of the existing etorm water
retention basin adjacent to Hilltop Road
Provide landocape screening between Orion Road and the
existing storage building and Lyon Gear building
When practical, add a pedestrian lane to the Orion Road
bridge in Goodlson
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-Realign Collins road to a 90 degree angle with Orion Road to create a saft'r and molt' functional intersection. -Provide a markt'd pt!destrian crossing of Orion Road -Rt'aIign the entry drive of the PiIIlnt Creek Cider Mill to the new intersection of Or.ion andCoUins -Investigate traffic calming measll«'s to incrt'ase safety near the intersection -Relocate the Paint Clt'ek Cider Mill sign to improve sight line~ for traffic entering ilnd existing the Cider Mill -Provide a pedestriiin connection from the realigned Orion Road/ CoUins Road inll"lSection across th. Paint Crf'l'k Cid.r
Mill parking lot to the Paint Creek Trail.
A bridge over tile I'aint Creek would be
f('qnired
-Provide enhanced lighting for parking Jots
and pedestrian ways
-Maintaln existing historic artifacts at the
Paint Creek Cider Mill, such as the Logging
Wbeels in the front lawn, In the current
locations
-Provide a community kl08k near the Paint
Creek Cider Mill
-Provide it plcnJc uea on the east side. of the
Pilint Creek Cider MlJJ puking lot near the
creek
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-Eliminate continuous curb cuts and provide
additional landscape islands to better define
traffic circulation for the businesses fronting
on Orion Road and Territorial Street
-Work with adjacent pro~rty owners to
achieve a functional design to accomodate all
types of vehicles that frequent the area
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Design Recommelldatiolls
Provide Landscape Buffering
Between Orion Road and Lyon
Gear
-Provide a pedestrian connection along the south
side of Orion Road adjacent to the Paint Creek
Cider Mill that crosses Gallagher Road and connects
to the Paint Creek Trail Head and parking lot. A
small refuge Island in the middle of Gallagher Road
is recommended for pedestrian safety and a
pedestrian bridge over Paint Creek would be
required
-In the future provide a pedestrian connection from
the Paint Creek Trail head and parking lot to the
proposed safety path along the north side of
Gallagher Road
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-Provide a center median on a portion of Orion
Road between Territorial Street and GalJagher
Road to slow traffic, help create a sense of place
for those tnveling through the central core of
the sub area, and provide safer pedestrian
crossing by allowing a place of refuge in the
median
-Provide additional landscape screening along
the north side of Orlan Road to block views of
the existing stonge building, celJ tower, and
Lyon Gear building
-An option to this design is to create a small
pedestrian island and install speed display
monitors
-A design parameter for this conceptual design
is any improvement to Orion Road shan not
hinder or impact the adjacent Mill Race
Animal Clinic
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-Provide on-street parking on Hilltop Road and
redesign the vehicular access to the Goodison
Cider Mill in order to alleviate automobile
circulation and parking issues that are present
during the busy cider season
-Provide a pedestrian connection from the
existing pedestrian path at the corner of Hilltop
Road and Orion Road to the north side Hilltop
Road and extend the sidewalk up the north side
of Hilltop Road to meet the sidewalk in front of
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Conclusion
TIle concepm(ll design solutions provide (l variety of options to help im
prove pedestrim1/bicycle and vehicul(lr circulation, maintain anel improve
its sense of place, provide safer pedestrian and bicycle routes, as ,,\'ell as
slow traffic helping to ensure the arert ret(lin its charm, Implementing the
solutions will require creative use of available resources, as well (lS the coo
tinued involvement of local stakeholders, The foUowin,g chapter provides
a detailed implementation strategy for the Goodison Sub Area.
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Overall Pedestrian Circulation Planning. As mentioned previoLlsly, the
survey conducted ,1S part of the Sub Area Plan demonstrated that the
majority of respondents utilize the recreational amenities in the Goodi
son area on a \.veekly basis. Walking, biking, running, and equestrian
uses ,He common in Goodison. Having safe and access ible routes con
nectin.!{ residential and business uses with the recreational amenities is
necessary. The circulation plan shown in Figure 5.1 includes existing
and proposed routes for pedestrians to ensure safe connections through
(Joodison.
Implementation Strategy
The implementation strategy is organized by the 4 Key Themes.
Key Theme 1: Pedestrian / Vehicular Circulation
and Safety
Easy-Win/Highly Visible Safety Improvements. Since major road
way reconstruction improvements can be both financi,)lly and re
source exlwustive, the Township should consider beginning with
the easy-win, highly visible improvements that will immediately
improve pedestrian safety and walkability. Those improvements in
clude painted cross'vvalks, sign<l.ge enhancements, landscaping, and
collaborating with Baldwin Elementary to develop a shared-use
parkjng strategy to enh,mce circulation through existing parking
areas.
Loading Area Improvements at Lyon Gear. When the Territorial Road
rights-of-way were transferred, loading area improvements at Lyon were
contemplated. Any intersection reconfiguration at Collins and Orion
Roads must involve Lyon Gear and prioritize safe and efficient loading
movements, as well as improved circulation around nearby businesses
which are ~ometimcs disrupted by truck traffic. The Township should
work with Lyon Gear <111d adjtlcent businesses, as well as the Oaklnnd
County Road Commission to coordinate intersection improvements.
Major Roadway Enhancements ncar Recreation Attractions. As
a place to begin, the Township should consider pedestrian safety
enhancements in and around major recreational attrtlctions, such
as the Paint Creek Trail and the Paint Creek Cider Mill. From
the survey results, these assets bring residents to Goodison, and
providing safe connections from the parking areas and trails to the
restrooms/ retailers is necessary to ensure a continued draw into
the retail heart of Goodison. The Township should first proceed
by hiring a transportation engineer to collaborate with the Road
Commission and verify that right-of-way exists for these improve
ments.
Sidewalk from Collins to Bear Creek Park Entry. The shared entry to the
Township Hall and Bear Creek Park from Collins Road was designed
for vehicular access. The entry, being in close proximity to Baldwin
Elem.cntary School, tlS well as residential neighborhoods, \.\'ould benefit
from a sidewalk reducing pedestrian and vehicular conflict. Addition
ally, it provides a safe-zone for school children often using the park for
educationtll purposes. The sidewalk would begin <l.t Collins Road and
continue through the parking lots to the park entrance.
Complete Streets Resolution. A complete streets resolution was ad
opted by the Township in April 2011. To implem.ent the resolution,
the Township should continually work with the Oakland County Road
Commission to adhere to the Complete Streets General Guidelines de
veloped in Septem.ber 2012.
Other Major Roadway Enbancement:;. Coordinate with Oakland
County Road Commission and the Township Engineer to begin
planning/design process for roadway and intersection enhance
ments at Orion and Territorial and Collins and Orion roads.
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Key Theme 2: Green Infrastructure
Retention/Detention Improvements at Orion clOd Hilltop. Analyze
the effectiveness of the existing drainage facility, determine ways to
improve its effectiveness as a drainage feature, and also as a green in
frastructure asset that can be used as an educational tool for elemen
tary students.
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Building form standards that establish parameters for in
fill and rede\'elopment to ensure compatibility of scale
and massing within the existing historic fabric.
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Building setbacks (or built-to-lines) that require bUildings
placed near the front yard right-of-way to maintain a con
sistent linear pattern parClUel the roadway.
Business/Market Strategy,. Hire an economist to study and develop
a market strategy for business recruitment and retention. Consider
businesses compatible with recreation uses such as bike repair/rental,
outdoor supply stores, cafes, etc.
Bear Creek Cleanup and Beautification. Work with watershed orga
nizations to clean and beautify Bear Creek in order ro improve its
function as well as its teaching opportunity as an important drClinage
feature in Goodison.
Lighting Standards for PClrking..l.ots and Roadw;ws. The zoning ordi
nance should be reviewed and amended to ensure minimum light pol
lution from parking lot and street lighting. Minimizing light fixture
heights, illumination (brightness of the light) and luminosity (glare
reflecting from lig'ht source) is essential for maintClining the existing
character of Goodison.
Greening/Landscape Improvements. Green parkways, and place
landscaping in Cll:CClS to screen views of utility and storage areas, which
will make the area more attractive to passersby.
Key Theme 3: Land Use and Zoning
Amend the Zoning Ordinance. Review, refine and amend the Zon
ing Ordinance to include a zoninJ~ district specifically tailored to the
existing and desired Goodison Development pattern. Specific consid
erations should include design standards that address:
\/ \/ Facade Improvement Program. Working with the Township, develop
a Facade Improvement Program thClt would offer grants or low inter
est loans for facade improvements that are consistent with the histori
cal significance of the ctpplicable structure.
Parking strategies to allow shared use~, reduced p;uking re
quirements "vith on-street parking or shared parking pro
vided, p;Hking required behind or ro the side of buildings,
and cross access between p;Hking areas.
Goodison DDA and/or Goodison Business Association. Create a
Downtown Development Authority dlich would utilize tax incre
ment financing for streetscape, facade, and other improvements in
Goodison. If a DDA is not feasible, formalize a Goodison Business
Association that would interface with the Township to establish stan
dards for redevelopment, assist with executing this plan, as well as
determine maintenance strategies for new landscaping and other gate
way amenities as identified in this plan.
Mixed-use zoning that allows residential above retail Clnd
live/work, helping to increase residential living within
1/4 mile of Goodison. Strong residential uses support
businesses within Cloodison.
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1. Territorial Road and Orion
2. Colli n~ Road and Beatrice Street .3. Orion Road at the hridge 4. Galla.f~her Road and Paint Creek Trail
Create O"khnd Township Community Foundation. Work with areas
residents to create a private foundation that would finance improve
ments within Goodison and become the steward for its continued
success as a historic hamlet and special place in Oakland Township.
Brandin/!/Siena!i!e. Create a branding campaign for Goodison, which
may include decorative ~igns, arnvork, banners, flags, or other visual
identification calling attention to the arca as a special place for recre
ation, shopping, anclliving.
Historic Districts. Investi,gate expanding the current Goodison His
toric District to add more historic resources to the nomination which
are historically significant Currently there are three properties listed
in Goodison Historic District in Ordinance 37 A . There may be other
properties as well as cultural landscape items, such as waterways, walls,
sidewalks, and roadways which part of the historic landscape.
Gateways. To help create a sense of place, thereby signaling the arrival
to Goodison, gateway enhancements are recommended. Gateway en
hancements Gln help to slow traffic by design through wayfinding,
nam.e recognition, and creating a visual cLle to motorists that they
hCive entered a special place. Landscapin.g can be added to gateway
entries to provide a sense of arrival. For exa mple a grove of deciduous
trees forming a canopy provides a sense of enclosure and signals ar
rived into Goodison. Careful selection of street trees is recommended
and only species native to Cioodison/Oakland County should be
planted. There are four proposed gateway locations in Goodison:
Create the Paint Creek Historic District to include Paint Creek Cider
Mill, Paint Creek Millrace, Mill Race Park and any other resource in
this area. Consider local designation and National Register of His
toric Places designatio n llsing the background information about this
area compiled in surveys, reports and applications on file with the
HOC and other resources. The reso urces are in the date range for
consideration. A Michigan Historical Marker already here honors
th e Millrace v"hich dates ba ck to 1835.
Desi ~ n Guidelines. Create Design Guidelines for Goodison Sub Area
from the Secretcuy of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation , The
Standards (no. 9 and no. 10 of 10 standards) address additional build
ings and appropriate in-fill for historic areas.
Fron) the Secretary of the Interior, th e following two standards, at a
minimum, should be considered for Good ison.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not
destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that charac
terize the proJ)erty. The new work shall be differentiated ji-om the old and
will be comIJatible with the historic materials, feawres, size, scale and
jJroportion, and massing to protect the in tegrity of the property and its
Figure 5,2 left: Gateway enhancement at Territorial Road
al)d Orion identifying the Goodison area,
Figure 5.3 right: Gateway enhancements at secondary locations identifying Goodison, The stone base replicates local, heritage building materials and styles found in the Township, Chapter 5. Implementation Strategy emlironment.
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Area
Plan
10. New addi tions and adjacent or related new construction will be under
taken in sLLch a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form
and integrity of the historic !JToperty and its environment wOl.tld be un im
paired.
Remove/Co nsolidate Overhead Utility Lines. With an interest in
greening Goodison through en hanced landscaping along roadways
and at gateways, existing overhead utilities lines ,~hould be either bur
ied or consolidated. A healthy tree canopy and utility lines tend to
conflict, therefore it 'will be important to select viable trees , native
to Michigan and Oakland County as well as tre c~ which are recom
mended for planting near roadways. While burying utility lines can
cost up to a million dollars per mile buried, a lcs:; costly option may
be working with utility provides to identify any superfluous lines to
be removed or co nsolidated.
Paint C reek Mill. The Township Board and a group of loca l eJoodi
::;on citizens have bee n working on a plan to restore the Paint Creek
Mill Race and (lssociated components. This process was o n a separate
but parallel path with the d evelopment of this Goodiso n Sub Area
Plan. Changes or improvements to the Mill Race or any improve
ments or changes to the Goodison need to give full consideration to
this plan and the interes t o f th e Goodison area property o\\'n ers.
Conclusion
For the Goodison Sub Area Plan to be implemented, the Township will
need to identify community champions interested in carrying out the
strategies. Several of the participants in the d esign charrette expressed
interest in working as community champions. The Township Planning
Commission should be the steward of the plan, annually working cor
roboratively with a To\vnship staff perso n assigned to Goodison. Funding
and support from the Township Board \\'ill be necessary to help drive the
projects forward and to prm-id c the necessary investments in Goodiso n.
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Implementation Matrix
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Key Theme 1: Pedestrian / Vehicular Circulation and Safety
Timeframe
Partner(s) and Funding
Source(s)
Easy-WiniHighly Visible Safety Improvements
Provide a pedestrian connection from the Paint Creek cider mill parking are(1 to the Paint
Creek Trail. Also enhance parking lot lighting. [Design recommendation # 1]
1-3 years
PCTC, TB, RCOC, MDNR Improve pedestrian connectivity and safety (1t the Orion Road/Gall agher Road intersec
tion and to the Paint Creek Trail (if demand warrants impro~;c ment once the bridge at the Paint
Creek cider mill is built.) [Design recommendations #3 and #8] 3-5 years
PCTC, TB, RCOC, MDNR, TE Modify a section of Orion Road to include a median to help slow traffic, create a sense of place, and ease pedestrian crossing. [Design recommendation #4] 3-5 years
TB, RCOC, TE 1- 3 years
TB Realign Collin s Road/Orion Road intersection to improve safety and functionality. [Design recommendation # 1] 3-8 years
TB RCOC, TE, Engineer Modify O rion Road/ Territorial Street intersection to improve ~afery and functionality.
[Design recomm endation #2]
3-5 years
TB, OCRC, TE, Engineer Provide on-street parking on Hilltop Road and modify vehicular access to the Ooodison
Cider Mill property. [Design rec01l1mendation #5]
1-3 years
TB, ReS, adjacent property owners, SR2S Extend siclew(11k on the cast side of Springdale Stree t along the pick-up and drop-off lane
for the Baldwin School and connect to the existing walk near the east side of the school.
[Design recommendation #6]
1-3 years
TB, RCS, adjacent property owners, SR2S Extend sidewaU( on the east side of Collins road to provide a pedestrian connection to
Bear Creek C ourt/Baldwin Elementar y field s. [Design recommendation #7]
1-3 years
TB, RCS, adjacent property owners, SR2S Loading Area Improvements at Lyon Gear 3-8 years
TB, RCOC, Lyon Gear Implement the TownshiQ's COlllJ21ete Streets Resolutionbnd the Oakland Counry Complete Streets Guidelines On-going
TB, RCOC Sidew,llk from Collins RO;ld to Bear Creek Nature Park Entry Major Roadway Enhancements ncar Recreation Attractions. Overall Pedestrian Circulation Planning
C hapter 5. Implementation Strategy
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Key Theme 2: Green Infrastructure Timeframe
Source(s) 1-3 years
TB, residents, garden clubs,
CRWC
Provid e landscape screening between Orion Road and the existing storage buUding ,llld
Lyon Gem' building. [Design recommendation # 12]
1-3 years
TE, RCOC, Lyon (lear
Develop and execute maintenance plan for new landscape areas.
1-3 years
PC , T B, business owners 3-5 years
TB, RCS , C RWC, adjacent
property owners,
community volunteers
Bear Creek C leanup and Beautification
Green ingLlandscaj,;1E' Imj,;1rovemcnts
RetentionlDetention Improvements at O rion and Hilltop. Consider installin ,g a rain g<lrden in the location of the existing storm water retention basin cldj <lcent to Hilltop Road. [Design recommendation # 11]
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Key Theme 3: Land Use and Zoning
Timeframe
r-
Source(s)
Amend the ZoninlZ Ordinance
Consider using a portion of the vacant parcel on Collins Road for office/bus i
nes~
uses in the future. This property is currently under private O\vnership.
[Design recommendation #9J
1-3 years
PC, TB, existing property
owners
Consider using a portion of the vacant property adjacent to the Township property on Col
[ins Road for a community gathering space in the future. This property is currently under
private o~nership. [Design recommendation # IOJ
1-3 ycars
PC, TB, existing property
owners
Business/1\1arket Strategy
2-5 years
PC, TB, consultant
Lic:htinfJ Standards for Parking Lots and Roadwa~ls
1-3 years
PC, TB, HOC
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Timeframe
Source(s)
facade Improvement Program
3-5 years
TB, HDC, business and
property O\\Oners
Create Goodison DDA andL'or Goodison Business Associ,Hion
1-3 years
TB, business and property
owners
Create Oakland Townshil2 Community Foundation
1-3 years
TB
Brand ingLSignage
1-3 yean:
HDC, PC
Gatev,'ays
1-3 years
HDC, PC
1-3 years
PC, TB, MSHDA, HDC,
Oakland County
Design Guidelines
1-3 years
HDC, PC , TB
RemovcL'Consolidate OverheCld Utility Lines
3-5 years
Utility Companies
I Historic Districts
Abbreviation Key:
HDC: Historic District Commission
RCS: Rochester Com munity Schools
CRWC: Clinton River Watershed Council
MDNR: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
MSHDA: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
RCOC: Oakland County Road Commission
PC: Oakland Township Planning Commission
PCTC: Paint Creek Trailways Commission
SR2S: Safe Routes 2 School
TB: Oakland Township Board of Trustees
TE: Transportation Enhancement
Engineer: Township or Transportation Engineer
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Goodison Sub Area Plan

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