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Resolution to Approve the Distribution of the Draft Master Plan Amendment: South State Street Corridor Plan (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Ayes and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution authorizing the distribution of the draft Master Plan Amendment: South State Street Corridor Plan to adjoining jurisdictions and the general public. This is the first step in the process of reviewing the plan for inclusion in the City of Ann Arbor Master Plan: Land Use Element.
Project Summary:
· The draft corridor plan makes land use and transportation recommendations for the South State Street corridor between Stimson Street and Ellsworth Road.
· The development of the draft plan included extensive opportunities for public and stakeholder involvement over the past 10 months, including 58 individual interviews with stakeholders along the corridor, two public meetings, and review by the Planning Commission's Master Plan Revisions Committee.
· The distribution of the draft plan is consistent with State law and City Code that requires the distribution of a draft master plan document prior to holding public hearings on a potential master plan amendment.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 3, 2013, recommended that City Council approve the distribution of the draft Master Plan Amendment: South State Street Corridor Plan. Once the mandated comment review period is completed, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider making revisions to the draft plan prior to considering it for adoption.
Attachments: 1/3/13 Planning Staff Report
1/3/13 Planning Commission Minutes
12/20/12 Draft South State Street Corridor Plan
Staff
Prepared By: Jeff Kahan, City Planner
Reviewed By: Wendy L. Rampson, Planning Manager
Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved By: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
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Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission is reviewing the draft South State Street Corridor Plan for inclusion in the City Master Plan, consistent with State law; and
Whereas, MCL 125.3841 of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008 as amended) requires that the legislative body of a municipality approve the distribution of any draft master plan and notify the secretary of the planning commission to distribute the plan accordingly;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the distribution of the draft Master Plan Amendment: South State Street Corridor Plan; and
RESOLVED, That City Council notify the secretary of the City Planning Commission to submit a copy of the proposed plan for review and comment to the following, as required by State law: the planning commission or legislative body of each city, village or township located within or contiguous to the municipality; the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners; and local public utility and railroad companies, and that a copy of the draft plan also be submitted to other relevant groups and organizations that may be interested in the draft Master Plan Amendment: South State Street Corridor Plan.