Title
Resolution to Approve the Distribution of the Draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Ayes and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution authorizing the distribution of the draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update to adjoining jurisdictions and the general public. This is the first step in the process of reviewing the plan as an amendment to the Non-motorized Plan, which is an element of the City Master Plan.
Project Summary:
· The Non-motorized Plan was originally adopted as an element of the City Master Plan in January 2007. Over the past year and a half, Systems Planning and Planning staff have been working to update the approved plan.
· The planning process for this update incorporated extensive public outreach that included multiple public workshops, focus groups and monthly meetings with the City's Alternative Transportation Committee.
· The draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update is intended to be an amendment to the adopted Non-motorized Plan that updates the plan's recommendations for non-motorized system improvements. The draft document incorporates analysis of current conditions and best practices, which have changed substantially in the five years since the plan was adopted.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of April 16, 2013, recommended that City Council approve the distribution of the draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update. Once the mandated comment review period is completed, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider making revisions to the draft plan prior to considering it for adoption.
Attachments: 4/16/13 Planning Staff Report, 4/11/13 Draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update, 4/16/13 Planning Commission Minutes
Staff
Prepared By: Wendy L. Rampson, Planning Manager
Reviewed By: Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission is reviewing the draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update as an amendment to the City Master Plan, consistent with State law; and
Whereas, MCL 125.3841 of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008 as amended) requires that the legislative body of a municipality approve the distribution of any draft master plan and notify the secretary of the planning commission to distribute the plan accordingly;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the distribution of the draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update; and
RESOLVED, That City Council notify the secretary of the City Planning Commission to submit a copy of the proposed plan for review and comment to the following, as required by State law: the planning commission or legislative body of each city, village or township located within or contiguous to the municipality; the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners; the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority; and local public utility and railroad companies, and that a copy of the draft plan also be submitted to other relevant groups and organizations that may be interested in the draft 2013 Non-motorized Plan Update.