Luxe Nail Salon & Spa

Interior renovation for new Nail Salon.
Dearborn, MI
1,600sf
9 pedicure stations
6 Nail stations
Completed 2013

Zoning Approval for Detroit Medical Marihuana Caregiver Centers

From City of Detroit FAQ
http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Find/Medical-Marihuana-FAQs

1. A Medical Marihuana Caregiver Center (MMCC) is a business operated by a registered primary caregiver that engages in activities authorized by the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2008, MCL 333.26421, et seq. (the "Act"), which include cultivation, consultation or distribution of medical marihuana to a primary caregiver’s registered qualifying patients as defined by the Act, or performs other activities pertaining to medical marihuana authorized by the Act. 
2.  All proposed MMCC’s in The City of Detroit must initiate the process to get zoning approval and a business license within 30 days of the effective date of the zoning ordinance. (March 1, 2016) 
3.  If you are currently operating a business, conducting activities related to medical marihuana, and are eligible to apply for an MMCC under the City’s ordinances, you will have until March 31st to begin the application process. 
4.  An MMCC must get zoning approval, a permit, Certificate of Occupancy and a business license in order to be legal. 
5. MMCC’s are permitted, on a conditional basis, in the B2, B4, M1, M2, M3 & M4 Zoning Districts. 
6. Conditional uses require a public hearing and must meet the approval criteria in Section 61-3-231 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance. If the Conditional Land Use hearing results in a denial, you may to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) within 14 days of your denial. If the BZA denies your appeal you have 21 days to appeal to Circuit Court. 
7. If your location isn't in the proper zoning district or is located within a Drug Free zone or Overlay area, there are no waivers available. 
8.  Four things are required:
   Site Plan Review Application
    Building Permit Application for Change of Use and any construction
    Site Plan, Floor Plan and Elevations of the property (Prepared by a licensed architect or engineer)
    Hearing and SPR Fee: $1160 

Crutcher Studio provides architectural design and planning services for new construction, renovations and additions. Please visit my website at: www.crutcherstudio.com for more information on what we do. If you should have any questions or would like to discuss your current or future project needs, please feel free to contact me.
 Kenneth Crutcher, RA, NCARB
crutcherk@crutcherstudio.com
313-477-1741

She's Nailin' It Nail Salon and Spa

Nail salon and Spa
1,800sf
Roseville, MI

Custom interior design for unique nail salon.  The pedicure stations were custom built for the owner.

Bliss Sweet Shoppe

Our latest project opening this weekend!!
Bliss Sweet Shoppe located in Commerce, MI opens this weekend.  The project is a 1,500sf interior renovation of a former hair salon.The store will have hand-packed ice cream and candy and coffee.  Cafe seating and Wi-Fi internet access will be available.
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Are you eligible for home improvement aid?

Citizens Bank is offering to reimburse Detroit homeowners in select areas for half of the costs -- up to $10,000 -- to improve the exterior of their homes.

• Homeowners must live in one of these neighborhoods: North End, Boston-Edison, Virginia Park, Hubbard Farms, Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, University District, East English Village, North Rosedale or Green Acres.

• Home must be insured and up-to-date on taxes.

To apply, go to http://myhome.citizensbanking.com/index.htm .

From Detroit Free Press Full Article here.

Foundation Khadimu Rassul of Michigan

Proposed renovation of existing building previously used as a restaurant.  The proposed used will be a Mosque and community center. 

The Raw Cafe Now open!!

The Raw date is now open for business. Located at Woodward and Willis in Detroit, the Raw Cafe features a raw, vegan menu.
Check out the menu!

New Restaurant Opening soon

From Crutcher Studio News

The Raw Cafe located be opening soon. Located in the former C-Pop Gallery at Woodward and Willis in Detroit the restaurant will offer a raw, vegan menu.
Crutcher Studio provided architectural services to help the owners transform the former art gallery into the first raw, vegan restaurant in the area.
Check out the Raw Cafe website for menu and opening date.

Interior Renovation: Reconfigure a master bathroom

Renovation of a Master Bathroom and closet.
The challenge was to provide a steam shower and increase the usable closet space.
The proposed renovation takes advantage of the existing plumbing locations to create a more open plan for the bathroom and provides an increase in closet space.

Recent Project

Crutcher Studio has completed the design for an addition to a residence in Inkster, Michigan. The addition to this small house is designed to provide additionalliving space to care for a disabled relative in the home and to allow the family to interact in the common areas of the house.
The remodeling of the existing kitchen will allow barrier free space for the family to eat together.

http://www.crutcherstudio.com/taylor-hibbert.htm