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Resolution to Approve Home2 Hotel Site Plan and Development Agreement, 361 West Eisenhower Parkway (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a new hotel and associated parking, landscaping and stormwater improvements.
Petition Summary:
The petitioner is proposing to construct a four-story, 71,662-square foot, 115 room hotel. The site plan proposes a 115-space parking lot accessed via three curb cuts from Signature Boulevard. Four Class A bicycle spaces and 4 Class C (two for each building) will be provided. Storm water treatment for the site will consist of bioretention islands and underground storage.
* A development agreement has been prepared to address contribution for a non-motorized crossing of West Eisenhower Parkway.
* The petitioner addressed issues raised by Planning Commission by modifying the landscape plan replacing certain landscape plants with more appropriate species, adding EV charging stations and modifying the front facing West Eisenhower road elevation to increase architectural distinction.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of June 16th, 2020, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: June 16th, 2020 Planning Staff Report
June 16th 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
July 23rd, 2020 Draft Development Agreement
Staff
Prepared By: Matt Kowalski, City Planner
Reviewed By: Brett Lenart, Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Best Hospitality has requested site plan approval in order to develop two new hotels;
Whereas, A development agreement has been prepared to address voluntary contribution for the installation of a non-motorized crossing on West Eisenhower Parkway;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission, on June 16th, 2020, recommended approval of the petition;
Whereas, The development would comply with the O(Office) zoning established purs...
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