City Wrestles With Building Height Rules
By Beth Milligan | Aug. 18, 2022
Two changes to Traverse City’s zoning code that would offer flexibility on building height appeared on city agendas this week. One – a change granting extra building height for enclosed rooftop amenities like bathrooms, storage closets, and community spaces – was unanimously supported by planning commissioners and now heads to city commissioners for final approval. But another – a change that would allow an extra five feet of height on buildings facing underground contamination challenges – was tabled for further review after city commissioners raised concerns about the proposal.
After an initial discussion July 6 and a public hearing Tuesday, planning commissioners unanimously voted this week to recommend approval of ...
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10:00 AM
35th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival
Aug. 18-21. Today includes the C.O.A. Senior Picnic Lunch, Elvis (Jake Slater), Paddle Antrim Community Paddle, & more. More Info >>10:00 AM
End of Summer Sale
Aug. 18-21. Family fun on Sat., Aug. 20 with food & bounce house for kids. More Info >>10:00 AM
Home Work
Enjoy a selection of artwork by 36 featured artists, brought from home. More Info >>10:00 AM
Paintings by Barb Valentine
On display through Aug. 231-331-4318. More Info >>10:00 AM
Peninsula Community Library Used Book Sale
Half off on Aug. 18; $5 bag on Aug. 19; Charity Give Away on Aug. 20. More Info >>10:30 AM
Balance Bike Club Meetup
These gatherings help preschoolers & kindergarteners get cruising on two wheels. The meetups will start with stories from ... More Info >>10:30 AM
Kid's Craft Lab: Log In
Create a log collage on cardboard. Decorate your art work with markers or paint. Sign up when you ... More Info >>11:00 AM
Emerging Artist Exhibit
Paul Olsen: "Of Winds and Waves and White Pines: An Artist's Love of Good Harbor Bay." The Opening ... More Info >>11:00 AM
Environmental Impact II
This exhibit, produced by curator David J. Wagner, seeks to heighten public attention & concern about environmental degradation ... More Info >>11:00 AM
Shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage Exhibit
This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the ... More Info >>11:00 AM
The Lure of Niagara
Highlights from The Charles Rand Penney Historical Niagara Falls Print Collection. More than nine hundred images reflect the ... More Info >>11:00 AM
Unrevealed- Invitational Mask Exhibit
Unrevealed is an invitational show featuring 15 artists. Many are based locally, regionally & all across the globe. ... More Info >>12:00 PM
Starry Night Exhibit
Art Exhibit at the Northport Arts Association featuring art of the night sky. Runs Weds. - Sun., noon-4pm. More Info >>1:00 PM
Kid's Craft Lab: Log In
Create a log collage on cardboard. Decorate your art work with markers or paint. Sign up when you ... More Info >>3:30 PM
Kid's Craft Lab: Log In
Create a log collage on cardboard. Decorate your art work with markers or paint. Sign up when you ... More Info >>6:00 PM
Summer Dance Party
For all well-behaved teens & adults (ages 13+). All abilities welcome. Music provided by a live DJ. Register. More Info >>7:00 PM
Concerts on the Lawn
Featuring the Bay Area Little Big Band. More Info >>7:00 PM
Lawn Concert - Myron Elkins & the Dying Breed
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks & drinks. More Info >>7:00 PM
Northport Follies
A fun filled talent & variety show. A fundraiser for the Northport Promise. More Info >>7:00 PM
On The Wing
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