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Resolution to Approve a First Amended Consent Judgment for Peters Building Co. and Robert Weber v. City of Ann Arbor, Case No. 18-822-NZ
Memorandum
In March of this year, the City Council directed City staff to pursue modifications to the previously executed Consent Judgment for the property at 2857 Packard Road. Planning Services and City Attorney staff have worked with the property owner, Robert Weber and Robertson Brothers Homes to draft the attached First Amended Consent Judgment for the site.
The amendment would provide for a new site plan to be submitted and considered by the City, for Planning Manager approval. This means that any subsequent site plan would be reviewed by all applicable City staff and a determination would be made by the Planning Manager for approval. By nature of the Consent Judgment, this would provide for some flexibility or deviation from City standards where appropriate, as determined by the Planning Manager.
As part of the March directive, City Council identified four priority values in seeking an alternative development proposal. Below are these identified priorities, along with the current estimated likelihood of the value being achieved/furthered:
1. Assessment and protection of landmark trees and woodlands on the site.
* It is anticipated that this standard will not be significantly achieved. As part of the initial approval, a few landmark trees were identified and prioritized for protection on the original approved plan. These trees are dead or dying based on assessment from City forestry staff.
2. Zero or reduced carbon emissions from the development when compared to typical construction.
* It is anticipated that this standard will be partially achieved. Construction methodology will likely fall short of zero carbon emissions, but staff and the petitioner will look for methods to improve building performance.
3. Fully electric development.
* It is anticipated that this will be achievable.
4. The provision of desir...
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