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January 19, 2006Planners praise proposed projectCity considers 8-story project on Front StreetTRAVERSE CITY - A developer earned unanimous support from city planners for his eight-story, 100-foot-tall West Front Street building.It's one in a series of hurdles the project must clear before it gains all necessary approvals. The planning commission Wednesday recommended approval of a special land- use permit for a project by developer Michael Uzelac of Federated Properties. City zoning requires a permit for buildings taller than 60 feet. The proposed structure at 145 West Front St. includes 479 public parking spots, a number that dropped as plans were revised. Uzelac estimated the city's cost to be $22,412 per parking spot, or more than $10 million. Uzelac also has a smaller public parking component in a building he proposed for across the street. City commissioner and planning board member Scott Hardy made a point to separate the decisions on a permit and on financing. "We are simply saying the building fits the zoning requirements," he said. Hardy added the city commission will decide later if the project "fits financially." Several residents questioned the scale of the project and the traffic, noise and light generated by it. City planner Russ Soyring said it would generate 955 car "trips." Uzelac said the street can handle the traffic. The permit request goes to the city commission for final approval. The city is scheduled to discuss financing options for public parking on Jan. 30. See related stories:
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