Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
How do we handle the contaminants??--Environmental Statement
Environmental Statement
By Rob MacLeod and Larry Bean
The Livery building can be used in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment. The Livery Building is completely reusable once the inner surface is sealed. The last occupant of the Livery Building was Longworth Plating. They were a small plating operation that hand dipped parts (trophies, machine parts) to add a metal coating to them. As is typical with all plating operations, some of the solutions ended up on the floors and in the ground below the building. The solutions had heavy metals in them that have the potential to be a health risk. Typically heavy metals don’t move in the environment without some carrier like acid or other liquid to mobilize them. The heavy metal contamination on the floor and below the building can be sealed in place by resurfacing the floor. The metals contamination in the soil and groundwater below the building will not affect the use of the building. An epoxy floor and paint on the walls will create an exposure barrier that will protect any users of the building from any residual contamination on the floor or walls. The tanks in the back have been cleaned and can be closed out by filling them and covering them with concrete.
By Rob MacLeod and Larry Bean
The Livery building can be used in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment. The Livery Building is completely reusable once the inner surface is sealed. The last occupant of the Livery Building was Longworth Plating. They were a small plating operation that hand dipped parts (trophies, machine parts) to add a metal coating to them. As is typical with all plating operations, some of the solutions ended up on the floors and in the ground below the building. The solutions had heavy metals in them that have the potential to be a health risk. Typically heavy metals don’t move in the environment without some carrier like acid or other liquid to mobilize them. The heavy metal contamination on the floor and below the building can be sealed in place by resurfacing the floor. The metals contamination in the soil and groundwater below the building will not affect the use of the building. An epoxy floor and paint on the walls will create an exposure barrier that will protect any users of the building from any residual contamination on the floor or walls. The tanks in the back have been cleaned and can be closed out by filling them and covering them with concrete.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Dispite the disappointing news, the Coalition moves forward at meeting on Monday, September 21
The Coalition to Save the Livery learned a few hours before the website press release that Mark Creswell is withdrawing the proposal on behalf of the zoo for the Longworth Buildings. See the article posted on the Chelsea website below.
Despite this impending withdrawal, the Coalition will meet as planned on Monday, September 21, in the Chocolate Gourmet Shop at 7 p.m. to discuss ways to stop the demolition of the livery--one of five remaining in the state. Please attend, be a part of the planning to halt this yet another demolition in Chelsea's downtown by the DDA.
Chelsea zoo proposal for Livery building withdrawn
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2009
By Terry Jacoby
Heritage Newspapers
Mark Creswell, founder of the Great Lakes Zoological Society (GLZS), informed the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday that his group was withdrawing its proposal for development of the Longworth buildings in downtown Chelsea.
The "Save the Livery Coalition," a group of citizens attempting to save the Livery, which is part of the Longworth complex, recently supported Creswell's plan to bring a destination, indoor animal zoo to Chelsea. The DDA gave the group a 60-day extension, putting on hold plans to knock down the historic building.
While the extension still exists, hopes for a zoo at that location do not.
"The board voted (Thursday) that it would not be in our best interest fiscally to pursue the Longworth building for our purposes," Creswell said. "We voted this morning (Thursday) and will be retracting our offer. We are currently drafting a letter to inform the DDA."
Creswell said he was "disappointed" that this project fell apart.
"The bottom line is we don't feel the offer we would make would be accepted," he said. "So there is no point in wasting everyone's time putting something together that we know wouldn't get accepted. We felt we had to be fiscally responsible."
Creswell called the Longworth buildings "ideal" as far as location and size.
"There could have been some problems with parking, but overall we wouldn't have pursued it in the first place if we didn't feel it was an ideal spot," he said.
Creswell and the GLZS will now look for another "ideal spot," this one a little more fiscally responsible. He said putting an indoor zoo in Chelsea has been on his drawing board for four years and he will continue his search for a suitable location.
"We believe this would create tourism revenue for Chelsea and believe it's going to be another great attraction for this community," he said.
But not in the Longworth Building.
Despite this impending withdrawal, the Coalition will meet as planned on Monday, September 21, in the Chocolate Gourmet Shop at 7 p.m. to discuss ways to stop the demolition of the livery--one of five remaining in the state. Please attend, be a part of the planning to halt this yet another demolition in Chelsea's downtown by the DDA.
Chelsea zoo proposal for Livery building withdrawn
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2009
By Terry Jacoby
Heritage Newspapers
Mark Creswell, founder of the Great Lakes Zoological Society (GLZS), informed the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday that his group was withdrawing its proposal for development of the Longworth buildings in downtown Chelsea.
The "Save the Livery Coalition," a group of citizens attempting to save the Livery, which is part of the Longworth complex, recently supported Creswell's plan to bring a destination, indoor animal zoo to Chelsea. The DDA gave the group a 60-day extension, putting on hold plans to knock down the historic building.
While the extension still exists, hopes for a zoo at that location do not.
"The board voted (Thursday) that it would not be in our best interest fiscally to pursue the Longworth building for our purposes," Creswell said. "We voted this morning (Thursday) and will be retracting our offer. We are currently drafting a letter to inform the DDA."
Creswell said he was "disappointed" that this project fell apart.
"The bottom line is we don't feel the offer we would make would be accepted," he said. "So there is no point in wasting everyone's time putting something together that we know wouldn't get accepted. We felt we had to be fiscally responsible."
Creswell called the Longworth buildings "ideal" as far as location and size.
"There could have been some problems with parking, but overall we wouldn't have pursued it in the first place if we didn't feel it was an ideal spot," he said.
Creswell and the GLZS will now look for another "ideal spot," this one a little more fiscally responsible. He said putting an indoor zoo in Chelsea has been on his drawing board for four years and he will continue his search for a suitable location.
"We believe this would create tourism revenue for Chelsea and believe it's going to be another great attraction for this community," he said.
But not in the Longworth Building.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
The second opinion below
The post below was read at the DDA meeting by Greg Raye on Thursday, August 20th. The report contracted by the DDA presents a dire circumstance--yet it is one professional opinion only. Watch for an upcoming report by two DEQ toxic waste experts on how BEST to handle contamination.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Sound and Sights Signatures
Although the crowd was slightly down from its usual size, over 250 signatures were collected on Thursday night! Thanks to the willing signature collectors: Rick, Larry, Elsie, Lee, Janet, Michelle, Tom, and Jan. We encourage you sign the petitions located downtown (see previous post), and tell others who care about visible history, reusing and rehabbing "green", and providing our area families an indoor, educational zoo experience. But, first--we have to STOP the demolition still actively being discussed by the DDA.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Look for this petition to sign
This petition needs your signature, address, and date signed. By signing it, you are supporting the Save the Livery Coalition (STLC) and supporting the proposal for an destination, indoor zoo. This means that, the Longworth buildings will not be unnecessarily demolished, and will be rehabbed and reused. We encourage you to sign. They will be available at Sounds and Sights on Sept 3, and later at New Chelsea Market, Mission Marketplace, Chelsea Print and Graphics, Cranesbill Books, Chocolate Gourmet Shop, Farmers' Supply, ZouZou's, Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors (near new post office)...
Your name and signature is important! Please follow this blogspot and pass the address on to others. We have LESS than 60 days!
____________________________________________________
SAVE THE LIVERY COALITION PETITION*
for shoppers, visitors and area residents in Chelsea
We, the undersigned, urge the DDA and City of Chelsea to preserve the Chelsea Livery located on Jackson Street from demolition. Instead of demolishing it, we support the adaptive reuse of the livery and the Great Lakes Zoological Society's proposal to develop a destination, indoor zoo in all the Longworth Buildings. A zoo would be another opportunity to attract visitors, add tourist traffic and increase business in Chelsea as well as serve families in the wider area. For any adaptive reuse, retaining the exterior of all the buildings would promote historic tourism by keeping the transportation corridor of old Chelsea intact. Historic tourism is another growth industry on which Chelsea can build its reputation as a place to visit, shop, and live. This is a GREEN solution!
Name_________________________
Address______________________
Date_________________________
Save the Livery Coalition petition to City of Chelsea Council and DDA
*Donations for STLC may be made to “Preservation Chelsea” at 138 East Middle, Chelsea, 48118
tax deductible
Your name and signature is important! Please follow this blogspot and pass the address on to others. We have LESS than 60 days!
____________________________________________________
SAVE THE LIVERY COALITION PETITION*
for shoppers, visitors and area residents in Chelsea
We, the undersigned, urge the DDA and City of Chelsea to preserve the Chelsea Livery located on Jackson Street from demolition. Instead of demolishing it, we support the adaptive reuse of the livery and the Great Lakes Zoological Society's proposal to develop a destination, indoor zoo in all the Longworth Buildings. A zoo would be another opportunity to attract visitors, add tourist traffic and increase business in Chelsea as well as serve families in the wider area. For any adaptive reuse, retaining the exterior of all the buildings would promote historic tourism by keeping the transportation corridor of old Chelsea intact. Historic tourism is another growth industry on which Chelsea can build its reputation as a place to visit, shop, and live. This is a GREEN solution!
Name_________________________
Address______________________
Date_________________________
Save the Livery Coalition petition to City of Chelsea Council and DDA
*Donations for STLC may be made to “Preservation Chelsea” at 138 East Middle, Chelsea, 48118
tax deductible
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