Central Neighborhood Association
Quarterly Meeting
February 12, 2025
Call to Order at 6:00 pm
Approximately 40 CNA residents in attendance
Minutes have been distributed through our group email and are posted on our website.
Motion to accept minutes as distributed made by Paul Deyo, seconded by Fred Nelson.
Minutes approved
Finance Report by Treasurer, Marilyn Vlach: Beginning balance $1,089.97, income $190, expenses $141.36, ending balance $1,138.51.
Motion to increase the annual dues to $10 per person made by Woody Smith , seconded by Rebecca Watson.
Motion approved.
Motion to donate $100 to Central Grade School made by Carl Benners, seconded by Joan Jackson\ Motion approved.
Motion to approve the financial statement made by Michael Knopf, seconded by Carl Benner
Motion approved.
Fire Dept update by Chief Tuller: Two ambulances delivered in new transport project. Need to hire 3 by June 30 with additional need of 6 in next fiscal year. Talk to your friends and neighbors to encourage applicants.
Fire on Pine street is a great example of neighbors helping neighbors, no smoke alarm In attics.
Adrienne Rossi planning commision update: A copy of a TC Record Eagle article titled, “Planners weigh density increase”, from Saturday, February 8, 2025 was distributed and credited with providing a good recap of Feb 4th meeting. An article that defines “Neighborhood Character” was provided. A City of Traverse City Zoning Map was also distributed. Concern was expressed over proposed changes to R2 zoned districts. R2 zoning in central neighborhood is from Eighth St to Front St between Wadsworth and Union St. If you are concerned about proposed changes to zoning please contact the planning commission and attend their meetings.The planning commission meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at 6:00 pm in the Commission Chambers.
Representatives from the Traverse City Community Design team, Suzannah Tobin, Ken Richmond, Dana Goodwin, Jill Vincent shared the process that is required to extend the boundaries of the Central Neighborhood Historic District. The proposed expansion would be between Division and Locust Street, between the 8th and 9th St alley and Griffin St. An opportunity exists with the completion of the master plan to explore character design. Chapter 14-62 allows creation of historic districts
In order to start the expansion process 20% of property owners in the new area must sign a petition to begin creating a study.
After comletion of the study more than 50% of property owners must agree to the change.
The first step will take door to door discussions and educatiion about what a historic district means. A sign up sheet is provided for those interested in training to canvas their neighborhood. A training session sometime before spring break with door to door possibly starting Aprl 1st.
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Cornerstone Architects and Diekema Hamman are beginning the visioning process for the Central Grade School Redesign. They are looking at Central Grade from historic aspect. TCAPS has given 5 directives in the visioning process
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Retain historic character
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K-5 students
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Student and staff security
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Sustainability
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21st century learning environment.
The process will begin with 2 visioning sessions, composed of 16-18 people that includes teachers, parents, and a variety of others that represent the broader community.
They were looking for 2 people from central neighborhood to act as representatives that will report back to the association.
At the end of the process they will provide 2 or 3 site options.
These will be edited and provide a concept of a recommended vision.
The session will take place at the following dates and times, they are not open to public attendance.
Feb 18th 5:00-7:30 at Montessori
March 3rd 4-7 at Glenn Loomis both are by representation
Meeting adjourn 7:07 pm