What do you know about Honda Emissions Lab, a laboratory operated by Honda at 3947 Research Park Drive? The facility conducts dynamometer testing for emissions compliance.
Timeline
Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Hearing at Building Board of Appeals 16-0259 regarding Honda facility. Honda's team feels that the City has mis-interpreted the State Building Code. Daniel Parker from Parker Engineering in Holly is the licensed engineer that has produced the Hazard Review Report. Issues include classification of emissions test cells and installation of hazardous gas detection systems;
September 2015. Letter from City to Honda regarding classification of emissions test cell.
June, August, October, November 2015. City and Honda meet regarding resolution of reports.
May 2015. Report from City requesting modifications to report.
March 2015. Honda submits Hazard Review Report to city, prepared by Parker Engineering.
January 2015. Parker Engineering hired by Honda.
December 2014. City receives request from Honda to accept Parker Engineering as qualified company to prepare Hazard Review Report.
November 2014. Field inspections by City of Ann Arbor reveal concerns with emergency alarm system regarding hazardous gas handling. City hires Innotec to handle the process.
September 17, 2013. $4.3M expansion of Honda testing facility in Ann Arbor wins approval, Ryan Stanton, MLive. "The Honda Emissions Lab on Research Park Drive in Ann Arbor will more than double in size under an expansion plan approved by the City Council. The council voted unanimously Monday night in favor of Honda's request to build a two-story, 24,116-square-foot addition to the existing 19,357-square-foot facility."
September 16. 2013. Honda Testing Facility Site Plan. Ann Arbor City Council, 13-1018.
August 28, 2013. The site was granted a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals on August 28, 2013 for the driveway width of 19.7 feet, 24 feet is required by City Code.
August 20, 2013. Honda Testing Facility Expansion Site Plan for City Council Approval. Ann Arbor City Planning Commission, 13-0997.
August 5, 2013. Site plan for Honda Testing Facility drafted, SP13-027.
1975. Facility opens.
