Title
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code), Rezoning of 3.52 Acres from R1C (Single-Family Residential District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), Lockwood of Ann Arbor PUD Zoning and Supplemental Regulations, 3365 Jackson Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yeas and 1 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this ordinance will zone this property PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow a 95 unit senior independent living facility. Approval of this ordinance will also create supplemental regulations for the new PUD. The property is located in Ward 4.
Petition Summary:
* The petitioner proposes a 95 unit senior living facility containing, 55 one-bedroom units, 28 two-bedroom units, and 12 studio units in a single building. The site has a single access driveway off Jackson Avenue, leading to the parking lot, which includes a small covered drop off area. This drive will also be the sole access for deliveries, trash and recycling pickup. Parking is provided in a 65 space parking lot which includes 53 regular and 12 compact spaces.
* The building will contain a commercial kitchen and dining area, small barbershop, activity room, movie room, fitness room and small clinic. All facilities are for use only by the Lockwood residents and their guests. These uses are listed in the draft supplemental regulations.
* The rezoning of this parcel from R1C to PUD zoning accomplishes many goals identified in the City's Master Plan and supporting documents. The existing land use recommendation designates the site for single or two family residential use. While this proposed use does not meet this single-family land use designation, the proposed petition does accomplish several Goals, Objectives, and Action Statements City's Master Plan:
o A reduction of impervious surface
o Diverse housing type
o Affordable housing
o Increased pedestrian connectivity
o Increased pedestrian safety
o Improved safety by the construction of almost 900 feet of public sidew...
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