Approved by the Commission and forwarded to the City Council due back on 3/24/2025
Moved by Commissioner Weatherbee seconded by Councilmember Disch to approve the February 19, 2025 City Planning Commission meeting minutes. On a voice vote the minutes were unanimously approved as presented and forwarded to City Council.
Moved by Commissioner Wyche seconded by Councilmember Disch that: The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission approves the 1209 South University Avenue Site Plan dated January 31, 2025 subject to combining all lots prior to application for any permits, except demolition permits, and recommends approval of the Development Agreement. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The Commission took into consideration the proposed amendment and discussed the matter. [For a complete record of the discussion, please see available video format]. On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with Deputy Planning Manager Kelley declaring the motion carried. Vote 8-0.
Moved by Commissioner Wyche seconded by Commissioner Weatherbee that: The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission hereby waives the Area Plan requirement as provided in Section 5.29.7.A and 5.29.7.B of the Unified Development Code because no new construction is proposed, and recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the zoning of 343 South Fifth Avenue to D1 (Downtown Core District). COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The Commission took into consideration the proposed amendment and discussed the matter. [For a complete record of the discussion, please see available video format]. On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with Deputy Planning Manager Kelley declaring the motion carried. Vote 8-0.
Moved by Commissioner Wyche seconded by Commissioner Mills that: The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Hickory Nature Area Expansion rezoning from R4A (Multiple-Family Dwelling) to PL (Public Land). COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The Commission took into consideration the proposed amendment and discussed the matter. [For a complete record of the discussion, please see available video format]. On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with Deputy Planning Manager Kelley declaring the motion carried. Vote 8-0.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cornell, seconded by Councilmember Akmon, that the Appointment be Approved. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Amended
Held and Closed
A motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember Disch, that the Minutes be Approved as presented. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Disch, seconded by Councilmember Cornell, that the Ordinance be Adopted on Second Reading. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Disch, seconded by Councilmember Watson, that the Ordinance be approved on First Reading and should be returned by 4/7/2025. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Radina, seconded by Councilmember Disch, that the Resolution be Approved. On a roll call, the vote was as follows with the Mayor declaring the motion defeated.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cornell, seconded by Councilmember Disch, that the Resolution be Approved. On a voice vote, the vote was as follows with the Mayor declaring the motion defeated.
Approved
Received and Filed
Received and Filed
Received and Filed
Received and Filed
A motion was made by Councilmember Eyer, seconded by Councilmember Cornell, that the Resolution be Approved. On a roll call, the vote was as follows with the Mayor declaring the motion carried.
Received and Filed
Received and Filed
Received and Filed
Amended
The question being, the motion that was made by Councilmember Cornell, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, that the Resolution be Approved as Amended. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cornell, seconded by Councilmember Eyer to reconsider and remove the previous vote of this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Radina, seconded by Councilmember Disch, that the Resolution be Approved. On a roll call, the vote was as follows with the Mayor declaring the motion carried:
A motion was made by Councilmember Radina, seconded by Councilmember Ghazi Edwin, that the Resolution be Approved as Amended. On a roll call, the vote was as follows with the Mayor declaring the motion carried:
Moved by Drew Denzin seconded by Dave DeVarti to approve the January 22, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes. Minutes were approved unanimously and forwarded to City Council.
Moved by DeVarti seconded by Grant to table item to the end of Public Hearings due to applicant not being in attendance.
Moved by DeVarti seconded by Grant in petition of ZBA25-0003; 333 Mulholland Avenue Based on the following findings and in accordance with the established standards for approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby GRANTS a variance of 144 square feet from Table 5.16-2 Lot Area and Floor Area Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). If granted, the variance will allow for an ADU of 744 square feet to become a habitable space for the existing detached garage. The construction of a new kitchen and ADU are to be completed per the submitted plans. On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Chair declaring the motion carried. Vote 9-0.
Moved by DeVarti seconded by Patty Laskowsky in petition of ZBA25-0004; 2661 Essex Road Based on the following findings and in accordance with the established standards for approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby GRANTS a variance of 14 feet four inches from Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Districts. A 40-foot rear yard setback is required in the R1B Single-Family Residential District. The variance will allow construction of a new 390 square foot addition to the rear of the existing nonconforming residence. The existing nonconforming screened porch will be demolished and replaced with the new addition. The addition is to be built per the submitted plans. On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Chair declaring the motion carried. Vote 9-0.
Moved by DeVarti seconded by Laskowsky in petition of ZBA25-0005; 617 Detroit Street Based on the following findings and in accordance with the established standards for approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby GRANTS a variance of three feet eight inches to allow a wall signs to be installed at a height of 23 feet eight inches. Table 5.24-3 Other Mixed Use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose Zoning District Permanent Signs requires a maximum height of 20 feet for wall signs on buildings less than 45 feet in height. The signs are to be installed per the submitted plans. On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Chair declaring the motion carried. Vote 7-2.
Moved by Grant seconded by DeVarti to postpone to the Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. On a voice vote the vote was as follows with the Chair declaring the motion to postpone carried. The motion was approved unanimously.
Approved by the Board with changes and forwarded to the City Council due back on 3/10/2025