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Resolution to Approve St. Francis of Assisi Site Plan, 2150 Frieze Avenue (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a two-story, 14,570-square foot parish addition.
Petition Summary:
• The Site Plan proposes to construct a 2-story, 14,570 sq. ft parish addition on this 10.6 acre site. The site is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential, and church uses and expansion requires Special Exception Use approval in a residential district. A landscape modification from installing the required parking lot bioretention is also requested. A variance from planting street trees along E. Stadium Blvd. is requested from the Zoning Board of Appeals as the width to plant within the public right-of-way is too narrow. Street trees are proposed to planted on private property instead.
• The petitioner addressed issues raised by Planning Commission by agreeing construction hours will be on weekdays during daylight hours.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of 12/15/20, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: 12/15/20 Planning Staff Report
12/15/20 Planning Commission Minutes
Prepared By: Chris Cheng, City Planner
Reviewed By: Brett D. Lenart, Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved By: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
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Whereas, The St. Francis of Assisi has requested site plan approval in order to develop a two-story 14,570-square foot parish addition;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission, on 12/15/20, recommended approval of the petition;
Whereas, The development would comply with the R1B, Single-family Dwelling District, zoning established pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 55, and with all applicable local, state, or federal laws, ordinances, standards and regulations;
Whereas, The development would limit the disturbance of natural features to the minimum necessary to allow a reasonable use of the land, applying criteria for reviewing a natural features statement of impact set forth in the Unified Development Code; and
Whereas, The development would not cause a public or private nuisance and would not have a detrimental effect on the public health, safety and welfare;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the St. Francis of Assisi Site Plan dated 11/23/20 conditioned upon the approval of a landscaping variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals.