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City of Ann Arbor  
Formal Minutes - Final  
City Planning Commission  
Tuesday, March 3, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second  
floor, City Council Chambers  
This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99, and  
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1.  
2.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Wyche called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council  
Chambers at City Hall of Ann Arbor.  
ROLL CALL  
Deputy Planning Manager Hank Kelley called the roll.  
6 - Mills, Hammerschmidt, Lee, Wyche, Weatherbee, and  
Adams  
Present  
3 - Abrons, Disch, and Norton  
Absent  
Others present:  
Deputy Planning Manager Hank Kelley  
Planner Alexis DiLeo  
Planner Michelle Bennett  
3.  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Moved by Commissioner Mills seconded by Commissioner Lee to  
approve the agenda as presented. On a voice vote, the motion  
carried unanimously.  
4.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
4-a.  
26-0263 City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026  
City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Februay  
18, 2026.pdf  
Attachments:  
Moved by Commissioner Adams seconded by Commissioner Mills  
to approve the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes. On a voice vote  
the minutes were unanimously approved as presented and  
forwarded to City Council.  
5.  
REPORTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION, CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING MANAGER,  
PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES, WRITTEN  
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS  
5-a.  
City Council  
Deputy Planning Manager Kelley reported there have been two City  
Council meetings since the Planning Commission last met:  
At the Thursday, February 19, 2026 City Council meeting:  
715-717 East Huron Rezoning was approved on second reading.  
Community Participation Signage UDC amendment was approved and  
will take effect July 1, 2026.  
Bike Parking UDC Amendments has been sent back to City Planning  
Commission for further review, requesting Planning Commission to  
discuss not reducing Class A requirements in D1/D2, increased  
barrier-free requirements and more Class B bike parking across the city.  
At the Tuesday, March 2, 2026 City Council meeting:  
558 South Fifth The Dean rezoning was approved on second reading.  
5-b.  
Planning Manager  
Deputy Planning Manager Kelley reported:  
For any students and recent grads listening, Planning Services has a  
current paid internship opportunity posted, which closes March 12, 2026.  
We bid farewell last month to Beth Hartsog who assisted with  
Comprehensive Plan work and other important initiatives.  
The March 10, 2026 Planning Commission Work Session will have a  
different format than usual. The meeting will be held in Council  
Chambers at 7:00 pm and will be open to the public, but will not be  
streamed or recorded in order to encourage open discussion. Staff will  
give a "Planning 101" presentation, and there will be more opportunity  
for dialogue between the Commission and audience members than in a  
typical meeting. This has been communicated through the City's meeting  
calendar and email subscription service. Commissioners wishing to  
suggest agenda topics should contact Manager Lenart by Friday, March  
6, 2026.  
If all goes as planned, the Comprehensive Plan will go to City Council on  
Monday, March 16, 2026.  
5-c.  
Planning Commission Officers and Committees  
Commissioner Hammerschmidt reported at the Tuesday, February 24,  
2026 Ordinance Revisions Committee:  
The board discussed UDC amendments to the exception to height limits,  
stormwater management, and solid waste standards.  
5-d.  
Written Communications and Petitions  
26-0264 Various Communication to the Planning Commission  
Ann Arbor Township Public Notice.pdf  
Attachments:  
Received and Filed  
6.  
PUBLIC COMMENT (Persons may speak for three minutes about an item that is NOT  
listed as a public hearing on this agenda. Please state your name and address for the  
record.)  
Tom Stulberg, 1202 Traver Road, noted R2A dimensional standards  
were revised a few years ago to allow more duplex development, and  
questioned the definition of a duplex in cases like 904 Lincoln, which  
contains two duplexes on one site.  
[For a complete record of the comments, please see available video  
format].  
Seeing no additional speakers Chair Wyche closed the Public Comment.  
7.  
COMMUNICATION FROM COMMISSIONERS  
None.  
8.  
ACTION ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING  
8-a.  
26-0265 Action Items Scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Planning  
Commission Meeting  
3-17-2026 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf  
Attachments:  
Deputy Planning Manager Kelley reported at the Tuesday, March 17,  
2026 City Planning Commission:  
525 South State Street Vacation for City Council Approval (SV25-0002) -  
A proposal to vacate the northern 26.5 feet of the South University  
right-of-way between South State Street and East University Avenue. All  
properties abutting this right of way are owned by the University of  
Michigan. Ward 1.  
615 Riverview Drive Rezoning for City Council Approval (AOI25-0002) -  
A proposed annexation and rezoning of a single-family lot from Ann  
Arbor Charter Township to City of Ann Arbor R1B zoning district. There  
is no proposed development. The lot is 14,375 square feet. Ward 2.  
9.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None.  
10.  
REGULAR BUSINESS – Project Presentation, Staff Report, Public Hearing or  
Dedicated Public Comment, and Discussion of Each Item  
10-a.  
26-0267  
359 and 371 South Wagner Road Rezoning (REZ25-0006) for City  
Council Approval: This is a petition to rezone two residential parcels  
totaling 12,197-square foot area from R1D (Single-Family Residential) to  
R2A (Two-Family Residential). The 359 S. Wagner Road parcel has a  
single-family home, and 371 S. Wagner Road is a vacant parcel. The  
applicant wishes to demolish the single-family home and build one  
two-family home per parcel. The requirement for an area plan is not  
required per 5.29.7A nor is a site plan required per Table 5.29-1 of the  
Unified Development Code.  
Staff recommendation: Approval.  
359 and 371 S Wagner Rezoning Staff Report  
Attachments:  
3.3.26.pdf, 359 and 371 S Wagner Rd Aerial Map.pdf,  
359 and 371 S Wagner Rd Aerial Map Zoom.pdf, 359  
and 371 S Wagner Rd Zoning Map.pdf, 359 AND 371 S  
WAGNER ROAD - REZONING APPLICATION  
2026-01-08 (SIGNED).pdf, Skura Housing Examples.pdf  
PROJECT PRESENTATION:  
Candice Briere of Midwestern Consulting and Martin Skura, property  
owner and applicant, presented the proposed request.  
STAFF PRESENTATION:  
Planner Michelle Bennett presented the staff report.  
DEDICATED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:  
Tom Stulberg, 1202 Traver Road, questioned whether two units in an  
R2A zone are required to be attached when located on a lot of at least  
5,000 square feet.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available video  
format].  
Seeing no additional speakers Chair Wyche closed the Public Hearing.  
Moved by Commissioner Mills seconded by Commissioner Lee  
that:  
The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission recommends that the  
Mayor and City Council approve the rezoning of 359 and 371 South  
Wagner Road from R1-D (Single-Family) to R2A (Two-Family).  
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:  
The Commission held an open discussion on the item.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available  
video format].  
On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Deputy Planning  
Manager declaring the motion carried. Vote 6-0.  
6 - Sarah Mills, Sara Hammerschmidt, Wonwoo Lee,  
Donnell Wyche, Julie Weatherbee, and Daniel Adams  
Yeas:  
0
Nays:  
3 - Ellie Abrons, Lisa Disch, and Richard Norton  
Absent:  
10-b.  
26-0268  
Street Vacation for John Street - A proposal to vacate John Street, a  
one-block street extending between South 5th Avenue and South  
Division Street. All properties abutting John Street are owned by the  
applicant, the University of Michigan.  
Staff recommendation: Approval.  
03-03-2026 CPC John Street Street Vacation Staff  
Report.pdf, 03-03-2026 CPC John Street Street  
Vacation Zoning Map.pdf, 03-03-2026 CPC John Street  
Street Vacation Aerial Map.pdf, 03-03-2026 CPC John  
Street Street Vacation Survey.pdf  
Attachments:  
PROJECT PRESENTATION:  
Mike Rein of the University of Michigan presented the proposed request.  
STAFF PRESENTATION:  
Planner Alexis DiLeo, on behalf of Joshua Shake, presented the staff  
report.  
DEDICATED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:  
Seeing no speakers Chair Wyche closed the Public Hearing.  
Moved by Commissioner Mills seconded by Commissioner Lee  
that:  
The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission hereby recommends that  
the Mayor and City Council approve the John Street Street  
Vacation.  
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:  
The Commission held an open discussion on the item.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available  
video format].  
On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Deputy Planning  
Manager declaring the motion carried. Vote 6-0.  
6 - Sarah Mills, Sara Hammerschmidt, Wonwoo Lee,  
Donnell Wyche, Julie Weatherbee, and Daniel Adams  
Yeas:  
0
Nays:  
3 - Ellie Abrons, Lisa Disch, and Richard Norton  
Absent:  
10-c.  
26-0270  
Amendment to Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) regarding  
Stormwater Management Reviews - A proposal to amend Section 5.22  
Stormwater Management and Soil Erosion to clarify the sites that are  
within the jurisdiction of the Washtenaw County Water Resources  
Commissioner therefore stormwater management plan reviews are  
deferred.  
Staff recommendation: Approval  
March 3, 2025 Staff Report (Stormwater, Solid  
Waste).pdf, Draft Ordinance (Stormwater Review).pdf,  
February 24, 2026 ORC Packet (Stormwater  
Review).pdf  
Attachments:  
STAFF PRESENTATION:  
Planner Alexis DiLeo presented the staff report.  
DEDICATED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:  
Seeing no speakers Chair Wyche closed the Public Hearing.  
Moved by Commissioner Mills seconded by Commissioner Adams  
that:  
The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission hereby recommends that  
the Mayor and City Council approve amendments to Chapter 55,  
Unified Development Code, Section 5.22 related to stormwater  
management review to clarify the circumstances when review by  
the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner (WCWRC)  
is necessary as proposed in the attached ordinance.  
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:  
The Commission held an open discussion on the item.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available  
video format].  
On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Deputy Planning  
Manager declaring the motion carried. Vote 6-0.  
6 - Sarah Mills, Sara Hammerschmidt, Wonwoo Lee,  
Donnell Wyche, Julie Weatherbee, and Daniel Adams  
Yeas:  
0
Nays:  
3 - Ellie Abrons, Lisa Disch, and Richard Norton  
Absent:  
10-d.  
26-0271  
Amendment to Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) regarding  
Solid Waste Terms - A proposal to amend Sections 5.18 Special  
Dimensional and Site Layout Standards, 5.20 Landscaping, Screening  
and Buffering, 5.29 Specific Procedures and 5.37 Definitions to change  
outdated references and terms related to solid waste and solid waste  
containers for consistency with recent amendments to Chapter 26 (Solid  
Waste Management) and the Solid Waste Regulations.  
Staff recommendation: Approval  
March 3, 2026 Staff Report (Stormwater, Solid  
Waste).pdf, Draft Ordinance (Solid Waste Terms)  
Tracked.pdf, Draft Ordinance (Solid Waste Terms)  
Clean.pdf, February 24, 2026 ORC Packet (Solid Waste  
Terms).pdf  
Attachments:  
STAFF PRESENTATION:  
Planner Alexis DiLeo presented the staff report.  
DEDICATED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:  
Seeing no speakers Chair Wyche closed the Public Hearing.  
Moved by Commissioner Lee seconded by Commissioner Mills  
that:  
The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission hereby recommends that  
the Mayor and City Council approve amendments to Chapter 55,  
Unified Development Code, Sections 5.18, 5.20, 5.29 and 5.37  
related to solid waste terms for consistency and accuracy with  
recent amendments to Chapter 26 and the Solid Waste Regulations  
as proposed in the attached ordinance.  
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:  
The Commission held an open discussion on the item.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available  
video format].  
On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Deputy Planning  
Manager declaring the motion carried. Vote 6-0.  
6 - Sarah Mills, Sara Hammerschmidt, Wonwoo Lee,  
Donnell Wyche, Julie Weatherbee, and Daniel Adams  
Yeas:  
0
Nays:  
3 - Ellie Abrons, Lisa Disch, and Richard Norton  
Absent:  
11.  
12.  
13.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
None.  
PUBLIC COMMENT (Persons may speak for three minutes on any item.)  
Seeing no speakers Chair Wyche closed the Public Comment.  
COMMISSION PROPOSED BUSINESS  
Chair Wyche stated that he has been following nine housing bills  
highlighted by the Governor during the State of the State address and  
inquired whether Staff intends to update the Planning Commission or the  
public on them. Commissioner Wyche further asked if Staff has any  
insight into the City’s level of support for these initiatives and whether  
Staff could offer updates or direction as the Comprehensive Land Use  
Plan proceeds to City Council.  
Deputy Planning Manager Kelley noted Staff is aware of these bills  
noting the Michigan Association of Planning sent an email alerting  
members, Staff sent a team email making them aware and we could  
discuss at a future Staff meeting. Deputy Planning Manager Kelley also  
noted we would be happy to expand awareness by collecting and  
sharing information.  
Chair Wyche noted he has an article that reviews all the bills and  
includes links and that he will forward to Deputy Planning Manager  
Kelley.  
Deputy Planning Manager Kelley stated that Planning Commission may  
add time to a future agenda if discussion is desired and suggested that  
City Council would be the most appropriate body to send communication  
of support (or otherwise) to the State House of Representatives  
regarding the bills.  
Commissioner Adams noted that, for the staff meeting, consideration  
should be given to how preemption could affect local regulations and  
rather than replacing existing setback numbers, it could eliminate local  
standards altogether. He suggested having a prepared approach in  
place to address this possibility.  
14.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Moved by Commissioner Lee seconded by Commissioner  
Weatherbee to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 pm. On a voice vote, the  
Chair declared the motion carried unanimously.  
Donnell Wyche, Chairperson  
/Courtney Manor  
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