Council approves land vacation for Frasier Square development, developer says demolition will precede deed transfer

Harper Woods City Council approved a land-vacation request from Robertson Brothers to correct a legal description affecting a parcel at the east end of the Frasier Square/Frasier Estates development near Harper Avenue.

Jill Ferrari, representing Robertson Brothers Homes and Renovari Development, told the council the request was a legal cleanup tied to a transfer from the school district and earlier MDOT matters. Ferrari said the developer took the property under a land contract to ensure the school district retained a clawback if demolition did not proceed and that demolition and hazardous-material removal are underway; the developer said the warranty deed will transfer only after demolition is complete.

The public hearing on the land vacation was opened and closed with no public speakers. After the council’s planning commission recommended approval, councilmember Jerry (last name not specified in the transcript) moved to approve the vacation of the segment of London Street right-of-way that abuts Harper Avenue, as submitted by Tim Loughlin of Robertson Brothers Homes. The motion was supported and the resolution passed by roll call.

The action before council was limited to vacating the specified right-of-way; no other approvals or entitlements were granted at the meeting. Council members declined to take demolition-timing questions during the land-vacation item, directing such details to the appropriate project staff or subsequent agenda items.

Votes at a glance: Resolution to approve land vacation for a portion of London Street right-of-way adjacent to Harper Avenue — outcome: approved (roll call recorded; motion carried).