Title
Resolution to Authorize Settlement of Trinitas Development, LLC v City of Ann Arbor, 22nd Circuit Court, Case No. 18-1095-AA
Staff
Prepared by: Kevin S. McDonald, Deputy City Attorney
Reviewed by: Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney
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Whereas, The parties have negotiated a proposed settlement of Trinitas Development, LLC v City of Ann Arbor, 22nd Circuit Court, Case No. 18-1095-AA;
Whereas, The City Attorney's Office has briefed the City Council about the status of this case; and
Whereas, the terms of the settlement regarding the Cottages at Barton Green Development ("Development") are more specifically described in the Consent Judgment attached to this resolution, which includes the following general terms:
a) The Development shall have a maximum of 690 occupants, reduced from the 1002 occupants that would be allowed under City ordinance. (Exceptions shall be provided for children, caregivers, or otherwise as required by law.)
b) All of the 6-bedroom dwelling units shall be removed from the Development.
c) The number of parking spaces shall be reduced from 559 to the City-required minimum of 422, with an additional 137 reserved spaces that will be deferred, and may only be constructed using pervious materials. These reserved spaces may be constructed if the City or the Developer demonstrates the need for additional spaces.
d) An additional 50 covered bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in the Development.
e) Trinitas Development, LLC shall pay the City the full contribution of $346,000 for future intersection improvements at Pontiac Trail and Barton Drive.
f) Other offers made to the City by Trinitas Development, LLC at the time of Council consideration of the Cottages at Barton Green Site Plan, have been incorporated, including green initiatives throughout the Development and providing a shuttle bus to serve the residents of the Development.
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the City Attorney to resolve the case entitled Tr...
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