Title
Resolution to Approve 303 Detroit Street Development Agreement, 303 Detroit Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yes, 0 No)
Memorandum
This resolution will approve a Development Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and 303 Detroit Street LLC, the developer of a site planned project to convert an office/retail building to a residential building with 16 units.
The proposed development will add one story to the existing buildings, along with external balconies, as part of the conversion of the existing structure from commercial to residential. Approximately 10,000 square feet will be added for a total of 16 residential units. A 13-space carrousel-elevator parking system, with integrated EV charging, will be constructed and accessed via a new driveway on North Fourth Street.
A development agreement requires approval by City Council. The Development Agreement specifies requirements associated with the approved 303 Detroit Street Site Plan, including a voluntary parks contribution of $10,000.00. The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of May 20, 2025, approved the associated Site Plan and recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: May 20, 2025 Planning Staff Report
May 20, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
303 Detroit St Site Plan
Development Agreement
Staff
Prepared by: Julia Shake, City Planner
Reviewed by: Brett Lenart, Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The 303 Detroit Street Site Plan was approved by City Planning Commission on May 20, 2025 in order to convert an office/retail building to a residential building with 16 units by adding approximately 10,000 SF; and
Whereas, A development agreement has been prepared to address the voluntary parks contribution of $10,000.00;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign the 303 Detroit Street Development Agreement after approval by the City A...
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