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Resolution to Approve The Varsity Ann Arbor Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement, 425 East Washington Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve The Varsity Ann Arbor Planned Project Site Plan and Development Agreement. Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a 13-story apartment building containing 181 dwelling units. Planned project modifications are requested to allow a greater percentage of the south streetwall to exceed the maximum building frontage line.
Petition Summary:
· The Site Plan proposes a 13-story, 177,180-square foot apartment building containing 181 dwelling units (415 bedrooms) and 70 vehicle parking spaces underground, 2 shared-vehicle parking spaces on the adjacent property, 121 bicycle parking spaces, plazas on the north and south side of the building and a walkway along the length of the east side of the site. Planned project modifications are requested to allow 51% of the building’s south street wall to exceed the maximum building frontage setback requirement (20% normally allowed).
· This development was the first project discussed by the newly-formed Design Review Board (DRB) at their inaugural meeting of June 22, 2011. The DRB observed that the proposed design responded favorably to the Downtown Design Guidelines.
· A development agreement has been prepared to address permanent easements and enforcement procedures for the off-site shared-use vehicle parking, documentation of LEED Energy & Atmosphere points, and plaza amenities in lieu of a parkland contribution.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of October 4, 2011, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
10/4/11 Planning Staff Report
10/4/11 Planning Commission Minutes
9/20/11 Planning Staff Report
9/20/11 Planning Staff Report Supplement
9/20/11 Planning Commission Minutes
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