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Graduate Hotel withdraws valet parking request; rooftop expansion delayed after council concern
Summary
The Graduate Hotel withdrew a request to add five valet parking spaces at 133 Evergreen Ave. Planning staff said the applicant will seek broader transportation discussion before returning; the related rooftop expansion has been delayed at City Council.
The East Lansing Planning Commission on Sept. 24 heard a public-hearing item for a request by the Graduate Hotel, 133 Evergreen Ave., to add five valet parking spaces but was told the applicant has withdrawn that request for now.
Planning staff member Mr. Bartley told commissioners the Graduate had proposed the five valet spaces along Evergreen but “they've withdrawn that for now.” He said the hotel plans to discuss parking with the Transportation Commission next month and may return to the Planning Commission with the same or a revised proposal at a later date.
Bartley said parking and stacking on Evergreen have been the primary concern during events and games, calling the situation “a bit of a traffic nightmare” when the hotel is busy. He also noted the rooftop dining/expansion request is currently on hold at City Council; the council held a public hearing but delayed a final vote until Oct. 21 or later at the applicant’s request.
The Planning Commission opened the public hearing on the Graduate Hotel item, received no public comments, and closed the hearing. No action was taken on the site-plan modification because the application is withdrawn; Bartley said staff would record any public comments for when the item returns.
The planning staff’s account and the lack of public speakers left the timeline for any return to the Planning Commission unspecified.
