Title
Resolution to Approve Riverview of Ann Arbor Nursing Facility Addition Site Plan and Development Agreement, 355 Huron View Boulevard, (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Ayes and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve the Riverview of Ann Arbor Nursing Facility Addition Site Plan and Development Agreement. Approval of this resolution will allow for demolition of one wing of the existing building and reconstruction of a new, larger wing. Approval of this resolution will also approve an alternate method of storm water detention by donating land to the City; approximately 1.1 acres of land is proposed to be donated for expansion of Bluffs Nature Area.
The City Planning Commission recommended approval of this request at its meeting of May 5, 2009, subject to granting three variances related to the number of driveways permitted and the width of curb cut openings. The Zoning Board of Appeals postponed the request for the three variances on June 24, 2009 and granted one variance on July 22, 2009 to allow three driveway openings instead of two as normally permitted. The remaining two variance requests were withdrawn by the petitioner and the proposed site plan was revised to comply with the maximum width of curb cut openings standard.
Petition Summary:
· In addition to the new, larger wing of the building, a complete interior renovation is planned which will result in a 36,245-square foot building able to care for 71 persons in private rooms.
· The existing front driveway loop will be widened to meet current code requirements and the existing parking lot will be reconfigured and expanded to also meet current code requirements. A public sidewalk will be provided fronting the site along Huron View Boulevard.
· As much on-site storm water management as can be accommodated within the already developed portion of the site has been proposed. Additional surface storm water management would require removal of steep-sloped woodlands. An alternate me...
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