Title
Resolution to Approve Ann Arbor City Apartments PUD Site Plan and Development Agreement, 0.57 Acre, Southeast Corner of West Washington and South First Streets (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution requesting approval to construct a 156-unit apartment building above a 244-space, four-level parking garage. The upper seven levels of the building will consist of private apartments, owned and managed by the petitioner. Sixteen of the units will be affordable to those earning between 60 and 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). A terrace will be provided on the roof of the parking garage on the east portion of the building. The parking will be owned and operated by the Downtown Development Authority.
A development agreement has been prepared that addresses public and private utilities, special assessment district for future improvements to Washington and First Streets, contribution for improvements to nearby parks, installation and maintenance of street trees, on-site storm water management, affordable housing, public alley loading zone, footing drain disconnections, noise control, 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 October 7, 2008, recommended approval of this proposal.
Staff
Prepared By: Laurie Foondle, Management Assistant
Reviewed By: Mark Lloyd, Planning and Development Services Manager
Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
Approved By: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Village Green Companies has requested site plan approval in order to construct a 156-unit apartment building above a 244-space, four-level parking garage at the southeast corner of West Washington and South First Streets;
Whereas, A development agreement has been prepared to address public and private utilities, specia...
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