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Resolution to Appoint an AHP (Area, Height and Placement) Advisory Committee
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to appoint an AHP (Area, Height and Placement) Advisory Committee. This advisory committee will work closely with City staff regarding the proposed amendments to Chapters 55 (Zoning) and 59 (Off-Street Parking) primarily pertaining to the Area, Height, & Placement standards that regulate density, height, and setbacks.
On September 5, 2008 Planning and Development Services staff presented City Council with information regarding proposed amendments to Chapters 55 (Zoning) and 59 (Off-Street Parking) pertaining primarily to the Area, Height, & Placement standards that regulate density, height, and setbacks. Council directed staff to develop a community outreach strategy to better engage members of the public regarding these important proposed modifications.
Staff has developed a strategy for public engagement, including the creation of an advisory committee, extensive public notification and providing a number of public meetings. Attached is the outline of this strategy. The goal of this strategy is to explain the proposed amendments to the public, provide opportunities for the public to provide comment, and identify portions of the proposed amendments that could be modified.
The Advisory Committee will work closely with City staff throughout the course of the community outreach effort; advising on the outreach strategy, reviewing assumptions and providing feedback at important project milestones. The Advisory Committee will provide staff with citizen direction throughout the community outreach effort.
Staff
Prepared by: Jeff Kahan, City Planner
Reviewed by: Mark Lloyd, Planning and Development Services Manager
Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, On September 5, 2008, City Council directed staff to develop a public outreach effort regarding the proposed amendments to Chapters 55 (Zoning) and 59 (Off-street Parking) primarily pertaining to the Area, Height and Placement standards;
Whereas, A citizens advisory committee can assist staff in developing and implementing a public outreach effort to inform the public and receive input regarding the proposed amendments to the Area, Height and Placement standards; and
Whereas, a cross section of citizens can provide a diversity of viewpoints;
RESOLVED, That Council appoint an AHP Advisory Committee to work closely with City staff throughout the course of the community outreach effort; advising on the outreach strategy, reviewing assumptions and providing feedback at important project milestones; and
RESOLVED, That Council appoint the following individuals to the AHP Advisory Committee:
City Council Representative (1): Marcia Higgins
Planning Commission Representative (1): Wendy Woods
Technical Advisory Committee member (1): Kyle Mazurek
Representatives from each Ward of the City (1 representative per ward)
1st Ward Representative: Michael Hammer.
2nd Ward Representative: Jan Newman
3rd Ward Representative: Eric Meaves
4th Ward Representative: Diane Giannola
5th Ward Representative: Mark Reuter
Commercial Association Representatives (3)
Bill Martel
Bill Milliken
Tommy York
Sponsored by: Mayor Hieftje and Councilmember Greden
As amended by Ann Arbor City Council on March 16, 2009