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Resolution to Approve Liberty Place Condominiums Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 4.65 Acres, Northeast Corner of West Liberty Road and I-94 (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution requesting approval to construct seven two-story structures containing 63 dwelling units. The existing structure on the site will be removed. A planned project modification has been requested to allow a reduced front setback along I-94 from 37 feet to 11 feet. Benefits justifying this modification are increased setbacks and usable open space.
This property was rezoned to R4B (Multiple-Family Dwelling District) by Council on June 4, 2007. At that time, the petitioner had requested that consideration of the site plan be postponed. The petitioner has informed staff that he is now ready to proceed. No changes to the site plan have been made during this time.
A development agreement has been prepared that addresses utilities, on-site storm water management, future special assessment for Liberty Road improvements, park contribution, street tree planting escrow, landmark trees, footing drain disconnections, use of lawn care chemicals and fertilizers, and elevations. The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the agreement and the petitioner has acknowledged concurrence with its provisions.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 6, 2007, recommended approval of this proposal, subject to maintaining a minimum usable open space of 63 percent. Preliminary approval of the storm water management system has been obtained from the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner’s Office. During the meeting, Commission asked the petitioner to consider the following (petitioner’s response in italics):
1. Connection of the sidewalk from Liberty Place to West Towne. This would require permission from both property owners to the east. The petitioner has not secured permission or an easement from the property owner...
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