Title
Resolution to Approve U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ann Arbor Site Plan and Development Agreement, 3655 South State Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve the U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ann Arbor Site Plan and Development Agreement. Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of an addition to the existing retail building and two new storage buildings at the rear of the site.
Petition Summary:
· The Site Plan proposes a 1,246 square foot retail building addition, a new 4,994 square foot warehouse building and a 11,696 square foot, single-story self storage building
.
· The site currently contains one 8,861 square foot retail/service building and four self storage buildings ranging in size from 3,000 square feet to 5,250 square feet. There will be 10 vehicle parking spaces provided for the retail use and 23 parking spaces provided for rental vehicles and warehouse storage uses.
· Currently, there are no interior landscape islands on the site, and the right-of-way landscape buffer does not meet City code. The petitioner is required to bring the site up to current landscaping standards. This will result in additional right-of-way buffer vegetation and additional landscape islands and landscaping, including four new landscape islands, 22 new trees and numerous shrubs being added to the site.
· A sidewalk link will be added to connect the retail building to the South State Street public sidewalk. Bicycle parking will be provided onsite, adjacent to the sidewalk.
· A development agreement has been prepared to address off-site utility improvements and required easements.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of September 10, 2013, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: 9/10/13 Planning Staff Report, 9/03/13 Draft Development Agreement, 9/10/13 Planning Commission Minutes
Staff
Prepared By: Matt Kowalski City Planner
Reviewed By: Wendy L. R...
Click here for full text