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Resolution to Approve McKinley Towne Centre-Liberty Retail PUD Site Plan and Development Agreement, 1.15 Acres, 515 East Liberty Street (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yeas and 2 Nays).
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution requesting approval to construct a three-story, 25,503-square foot addition to the existing Liberty Square building. The addition will be located along the south side of the site, spanning between the one-story retail building on the parcel to the west and the stair tower of the parking deck. The existing bank and a portion of the Liberty Square building lobby will be demolished. Following demolition, the net increase in square footage will be 14,744, for a total new floor area of 290,871 square feet.
A development agreement has been prepared that addresses on-site storm water management, future improvements to East Liberty and East Washington Streets, footing drain disconnections, contribution to the Storm Water System Fund, and elevations. The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the agreement and the petitioner has acknowledged concurrence with its provisions.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of October 2, 2007, recommended approval of the PUD site plan and development agreement, subject to receiving approval by the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner’s Office, addressing all outstanding Systems Planning comments, and providing a minimum ten-foot wide, clearly identifiable pedestrian access open to the public between Liberty and Washington Streets.
Written comments have been received from Systems Planning confirming that all outstanding issues have been addressed. Approval by the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner's Office has also been received. Revised plans have been submitted, and reviewed by staff, that set the proposed building back 10 feet 6 inches from the west lot line. The side setback area will be surfaced with brick pavers, creating a 10-foot wide pedestrian alley between East Liberty Street an...
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