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Welcome to the Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Association website!
*Natural Features Protection (NFP) Ordinance/Vermeulen Property Development
1) March 15 UPDATE: Draft NFP Ordinance 2) March 21: City-Wide Meeting 1) The NFP Draft Ordinance, and the NFP area map, are now available for review on the City’s NFP Project webpage here: http://www.imaginekalamazoo.com/stories/nfpupdate5/ Since December 3rd, City staff has been working to create the Natural Features Protection (NFP) Ordinance with the assistance of an ad hoc technical committee of local experts. The draft is ready for public review and discussion. * The NFP Ordinance will apply to all NFP-designated lands in the city, not just the Vermeulen Property. As such, please note that our neighborhood has many other NFP lands; most notably, along Stadium Dr. from Howard St. to Rambling Rd. 2) On Tuesday March 21: A community wide meeting is scheduled at 7:00pm in the VanDusen Room of the Kalamazoo Public Library Downtown Branch to present, discuss, and revise the draft ordinance with the community. The city's plan is to have the Ordinance completed and present it to the Planning Commission at their April 9 meeting. If approved there, it will then go to both of the May City Commission meetings - for review at the M 5/6 meeting, and a vote to approve at their M 5/20 meeting. Note: All three of those meetings are open to the public for their comments. You should also review the entire NFP process on the City’s NFP Project webpage: http://www.imaginekalamazoo.com/projects/nfp/ We will post more information from the city as it becomes available, or you can check the “NFP” link. ================ As the city moves forward with the NFP, they will be using www.imaginekalamazoo.com/projects/nfp/ page to post their progress and drafts for public review. (it is currently "live") City staff contact information are also on this page; feel free to reach out to inquire about the process or if you have any questions.  Loring-McMartin Farmhouse
*Vermeulen Property Development
Additional Information The Loring-McMartin Farmhouse has sat at the southeast corner of Stadium Drive and South Drake Road, just north of Asylum Lake, possibly since 1847 after the railway came into the area. Miller Johnson, the developer, is preparing to clear the property, but the company and local historians hope someone will step up to move the 700-square foot home to keep its history intact. Miller Johnson is offering $10,000, which is what it would cost to demolish the home, to anyone willing to move it. Anyone interested in the 1848 panted brick, Greek Revival 1.5 story farmhouse, can contact Matthew B. Van Dyk at vandykm@millerjohnson.com with proposals. Click HERE for 11/13/18 WWMT story... *ODWNA Neighborhood Plan
March Progress Report NOTE: As part of our Plan, we are looking for those streets in our neighborhood that need re-paving! (not looking for "just" potholes!) So...if you know of any streets that really need attention and should be included in our Plan, please EMAIL your thoughts to us (including street and cross street(s) would be very helpful. Thanks! Our committees have now "finalized" all five committee's goal/actions and have presented them to city staff for discussion and review. - You can click HERE to see our five committee's 3/19/19 final drafts of identified neighborhood Goals and suggested actions. Once that process has finished up, the ODWNA will make a final presentation of the Plan to the neighborhood (Via our website, eNews and Winchell FB page) before it goes on to the Planning & City Commissions for approval and incorporation into the Master Plan. We anticipate a final draft to be ready in the next month or so; we are continuing to work with the city on finalizing roles and responsibilities so we, as a neighborhood, can efficiently and confidently move forward with all of our goals and actions...not just with our partners, but with the city as well. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Each month, we will keep everyone informed via our eNews, website, Winchell Neighborhood FB page, etc. of our progress as well as reach back out to everyone for additional clarification and review of our progress. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Each month, we will keep everyone informed via our eNews, website, Winchell Neighborhood FB page, etc. of our progress as well as reach back out to everyone for additional clarification and review of our progress.
======================= The Master Plan states that Neighborhood Plans will: • Align with the Strategic Vision and Master Plan at the neighborhood scale. • Develop individual strategies needed to achieve neighborhood completeness. • Establish a unique neighborhood vision, goals, and actions for implementation. • Establish relationships within the neighborhood to support implementation. • Use IK 2025 input from residents as a place to start. *Neighborhood Crime
What should you do to report something that is of a non-emergency nature? Well, our friends at KDPS tell us you should:
KDPS is here to help us...but they need our help as well! By reporting non-emergency issues, KDPS can track and identify trends in our neighborhood, and not only respond, but understand how to best be pro-active to prevent crimes as well! *7th Annual ODWNA Car Show
Coming This May 15 ~ Cars Wanted! It's almost that time of year again - time to bring those classic cars out of hibernation, get them fired up, and start enjoying the spring & summer in them! Our 7th Annual Car Show (again sponsored by Cole/Nissan ...thanks!) will be held Wednesday May 15th, and we would like to see your classic car (25+ years old) entered in it! We will again have wood-fired pizzas from Camzie's Pizza as well as trophies for the car show winners! (We have "People's Choice" trophies - All attendees can vote for their favorite car!) If you would like to enter your vehicle (no entry fee) or have any questions about our car show, just email Paul Scott HERE *City Contacts
"Quality of Life" Issues/Who to Contact
Ordinance Enforcement As a follow-up to recent neighbor concerns regarding nuisance/quality of life ordinance adherence, we have listed on our Resource Links page the areas of concern as well as the City contact phone number you may call to report any perceived violations. Our City Rental Inspector has assured us that any complaints registered with the city will be followed up on, and the person reporting the violation will remain anonymous. You can also report violations via the City's website with their Report It! link Go HERE to read the full meeting minutes of this (or any) of our ODWNA Association meetings
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MARCH 20, 2019
Winchell Elementary - Library; 7:00PM (Meet your neighbors/ODWNA Board @ 6:30pm) 1) Topic: Kleinstuck Preserve Speaker: Heather Ratliff, Treasurer; Stewards of Kleinstuck 2) Topic: ODWN 2019 Street Projects Speaker: City staff; Public Services ======================== ** Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE *Kzoo Parks - Spring Break Field Trip Fest
Sign Your Child Up Now Join Kzoo Parks for five great days of FUN during Spring Break! Campers in grades K – 7 will take part in creative activities, games, and exciting field trips. Sign your child up for a great week of Spring Break! Complete details are available on the City's website HERE *Recycle Coach
Free App For Personalized Trash, Recycling Info. And More! The City of Kalamazoo has launched of a mobile app (iPhone & Android) and website plug-in containing all of the information residents need to know about residential trash and recycling services, tailored specifically to your neighborhood. Other features include:
The app is available for Android and iPhone users and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play for free by searching for “Recycle Coach” *Water Customers Advised to Run Water to Avoid Frozen Water Lines
Until April 1st The City of Kalamazoo Public Services Department has issued an advisory to its water utility customers. Water services are freezing between the water main in the street and a customer’s home/business due to the depth of the frost in the ground. In some cases, freezing is also occurring on the customers side of the meter due to lack of heat in the structural area around the meter and water line. Water customers are advised to take all necessary precautions to prevent their water services from freezing and are advised to run their water at a pencil size stream 24 hours a day in a utility tub or sink until April 1st unless otherwise notified. Please note that you should continue to run your water even if there are a few warm days at anytime prior to April 1st. Symptoms to look for when your pipes or meter may be freezing:
The current service renewal time-frames can be up to three weeks. For more information please contact Public Services Dispatch water emergency line at 269-337-8148. *City Public Services Information
The Spring/Summer 2019 View From The Curb is available and full of very helpful information! Download it HERE *Upcoming City Projects
Curious about a project that is happening in the City? Want to find out what street construction projects are planned this year? Wondering about upcoming parks projects? All City-planned projects for 2019 can be found at: www.kalamazoocity.org/projects Projects are identified on an interactive map that includes the project scope and estimate start and completion dates (actual dates are dependent on weather and other factors and may differ). You can also sign up for email updates on road construction at that website that will be provided approximately every two weeks. *Kalamazoo County Smart911 Available
Now Available! Public Safety Officials Encourage Residents to Sign Up For the Free Service That Provides Emergency Responders with More Information in the Event of an Emergency Public safety officials in Kalamazoo County announced today that Smart911 is now available to all individuals in Kalamazoo County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency. Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile at www.smart911.com for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an emergency. When a citizen makes an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information. *Are Your Service Water Pipes Made of Lead?
Check the map and database link below Kalamazoo's municipal water system has about 4,300 known lead service lines at about 2,800 addresses out of a total of more than 46,000 service lines in the system. At about 1,600 addresses, both the yard service lines and street service lines are lead. Of those addresses with one or the other, most of the lead pipes are yard service lines, according to city records. You can go to an MLive article HERE to access the map and/or search the database to see if your address is listed. Lead and Copper Program The City offers free lead and copper testing kits to City of Kalamazoo water customers. In an effort to streamline the City’s Lead and Copper program and respond timely to customers, the City requests that all calls and inquiries be directed to (269) 337-8550. ================== Here is a guide from the EPA, supplied to us by the City, that explains: • How lead gets into the body • About health effects of lead • What you can do to protect your family • Where to go for more information Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home * Connect With City Government!
Connect with the city to receive news, updates, and alerts 1) Foundation For Excellence website 2) www.ImagineKalamazoo.com where the public can connect and collaborate with local decision makers and other residents on the future of our community. 3) www.kalamazoocity.org/connect provides information on how residents can connect with the city to receive important information and updates. 4) The city has created an online newsletter. This bi-monthly publication will contain information about what is happening around the City and include news, alerts, meeting schedules & agendas, and events. Go HERE to sign up. |
ODWNA Statement of Purpose
-Preserve and enhance the neighborhood living concept in the area.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
2018-19 ODWNA Board Members
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Treasurer - Kathy Shook
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Board Members at-large:
Diana Morton-Thompson
Paul Scott
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Treasurer - Kathy Shook
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Board Members at-large:
Diana Morton-Thompson
Paul Scott
Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Map
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ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
