Master Plan

Subject to public comment and the review and approval of the Joint Planning Commission, the Garfield Township Planning Commission and Township Board and the City of Traverse City Planning Commission and City Commission, the Master Plan will provide a public blueprint for the redevelopment of the district and the management of its resources. The Plan will provide the framework under which the community will preserve the districts natural features and historical character, plan for capital improvement projects and future infrastructure, guide new development and commerce and integrate with the surrounding neighborhoods and the greater community.

The Plan will also accurately represent the vision, goals and objectives of the citizens of Garfield Township and the City of Traverse City, community stakeholders, business owners and public officials. At the same time, the Plan will be consistent with guidelines established by state agencies such as the State Historical Preservation office (SHPO) and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Plan will also include components consistent with the project proposal and the guidelines established under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act - P.A. 33 of 2008 (M.C.L. 125.3801 et seq.) such as a zoning plan, an evaluation and analysis of social and economic trends and an evaluation of the physical characteristics of the district.

Most importantly, the Plan will build upon the collaborative efforts already completed by the GTCRC and the Joint Planning Commission and reflect a sensible, sustainable and adaptive approach to land use planning and development. The final plan will be an attractive and useful document providing engaging text, tables, graphics and mapping as necessary. In addition, LIAA will develop an illustrated "poster-sized" Companion Master Plan summary that will give everyone a clear and tangible guide to developing the district.

Notice of Intent to Plan

Master Plan. The master plan was accepted on September 22, 2009 and forwarded to the City Commission and Township Board for their approval of distribution and initiation of the public comment period. Please Note: Some files are large and may take a few minutes to download.

Cover Page

Acknowledgments - Table of Contents

Introduction

Historic Profile

Campus Profile

Vision, Objectives & Strategies

Circulation Plan

Character Plan

Future Land Use and Zoning Plan

Implementation

Appendix

Last Page

Map 1 - Jurisdictional Boundaries

Map 2 - Historic District

Map 3 - Form & Charatcer

Map 4 - Buildings

Map 5 - Elevation

Map 6 - Floodplain

Map 7 - Soils

Map 8 - Slope

Map 9 - Natural Systems

Map 10 - Circulation (motorized)

Map 11 - Circulation (non-motorized)

Map 12 - Development Zones

Map 13 -  Future Land Use/Zoning Plan