Commission approves PUD for 1032 Woodmere with trail, street and parking improvements

Traverse City commissioners on Aug. 4 adopted the order granting Planned Unit Development (PUD-25-PUD-01) for redevelopment of 1032 Woodmere Avenue, approving a mixed‑use project that includes one multi‑tenant commercial building and three market‑rate residential buildings, public trail and street improvements and shared underground parking.

The project: Planning director Sean Winter summarized the application as “the redevelopment of a former industrial site at 1032 Woodmere Avenue” proposing four buildings on a single foundation, with the largest building oriented to commercial tenants and three residential buildings. Winter said the largest structure lies in the airport approach zone and that height and design will be adjusted to meet airport approach regulations. “Parking for the development will primarily be underground… at a rate of approximately 64 spaces,” Winter said; staff noted the project also will provide on‑street public parking and other improvements.

Public improvements and parking: The developer will construct a non‑motorized trail connection from the west end of Carver Street on city property to the Boardman Lake Loop, improve the north sidewalk on Carver and pave the portion of Sheffer Street adjacent to the site. The project will add approximately 31 on‑street public parking spaces along the corridor, bringing the site total to roughly 95 parking spaces when combined with the underground parking.

Planning history and decision: The Planning Commission conducted the required public hearing on June 17, 2025, heard no public opposition at that meeting and voted 8–0 to recommend approval. The city commission opened a public hearing on Aug. 4, heard supportive public comment — including from the Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance — and then adopted the planning order and conditions as recommended by staff and the Planning Commission.

Quotes: Developer Tim Pulliam told the commission the project had gone through numerous iterations with city review and that “every step of the way, there were important things that we got figured out,” and that department coordination had been constructive. Planning director Sean Winter emphasized consistency with the city’s master plan and that the site is identified in the plan as a priority redevelopment location.

Ending: With the PUD approved, staff and the applicant will finalize required agreements, easements and construction documents and coordinate with the county construction office and the Northwest Regional Airport Authority to ensure approach‑zone compliance before issuing permits.