Title
Resolution to Approve Ann Arbor Housing Commission Platt Road East Planned Project Site Plan, 3451 Platt Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a 32-unit apartment development in four buildings, including a community center, playground and all new site infrastructure. Planned project modifications to decrease the north side setback are requested as part of the proposed development. A rezoning petition was approved by Council on October 6, 2014.
Petition Summary:
* The Site Plan proposes to demolish all existing dwelling units and construct 32 new dwelling units in 4 buildings, as well as 56 vehicle parking spaces, a playground and a community building. The apartments range from five-bedroom units to one-bedroom units.
* A planned project modification request was added to the site plan petition between the Planning Commission's postponement and recommendation for approval. The planned project modifications request a decrease to the north side setback from 28.3 feet to 23.5 feet. Two buildings originally proposed along the north side of the site were combined into one building, increasing that building's length and thereby increasing its minimum required setback. The requested decreased setback will allow for the now-longer proposed building to have the same proposed setback as the originally proposed shorter building.
* The planned project modifications are associated with three of the prescribed public benefits outlined in the Zoning Ordinance: additional open space beyond the minimum requirement; solar orientation and energy conserving design; and, affordable housing. Only one prescribed public benefit must be provided to be eligible to receive planned project modifications.
* Two of the existing dwellings are in the 100-year Floodplain. All proposed structures in the redeveloped plan are located outside of the floodplain.
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