This Ann Arbor City Council meeting was held in person at City Hall. Members of the public can participate in public hearings and public comment either in person or via phone.
CM Harrison was absent.
CM Watson was absent.
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APPROVED: A parcel of 79.2 acres in Scio Township will be purchased for $231,000. This is the first land purchase under an expanded map of eligible properties for conservation. The Davenport property is adjacent to and will expand undeveloped open space in Sloan Preserve. (Legistar)
- In April 2024, Council approved changes to the Greenbelt policy, adding the concept of a “Bluebelt” to allow the purchase of property in the Huron Watershed, with the goal of protecting local water. https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-council-april-1-2024/
- https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/02/79-acres-along-mill-creek-to-be-preserved-under-first-bluebelt-project-okd-by-ann-arbor.html
REFERRED: Proposed changes to UDC 5.19 Parking requirements would remove the table of vehicle parking requirements for all land uses. That table currently establishes vehicle parking “maximums” as well as minimum requirements for EV parking spaces as a percentage of spaces provided. Amendments will also adjust requirements and design for bicycle parking facilities. (Legistar)
- During the meeting, Council Member Briggs raised concerns about changes that would require less bike parking in downtown zoning districts. The proposed changes – including a reduction in bike parking requirements in the Downtown District – were based on data in a 31 page report commissioned by the Downtown Development Authority.
- Downtown Bike Parking Assessment: https://www.a2dda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Existing-Bicycle-Parking-Environment-Memo-FINAL.pdf
- CM Briggs offered a motion to refer the amendments back to Planning Commission with direction to maintain or increase bike parking requirements across the city, specifically oversized spaces suitable for E-bikes. The Planning Commission is directed to send new amendments back to Council by July 6, 2026. With further changes, it will have to be approved again at first reading and Council will host another public hearing on it before approval at second reading.
- These changes were approved by the Planning Commission in November 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-november-18-2025/
APPROVED: Changes to the UDC will add a requirement that all-weather signs be posted on-site where certain development activity is planned. (Legistar)
- For activities that require a community participation meeting, signage must be posted 15 days before that meeting. The sign will include the file number, address, current zoning information, name and other details about the proposed project (if any), petitioner’s name and contact information, plus meeting information. Currently, the only activity requiring community participation are applications for Special Exception Use, Rezoning (with exceptions, e.g. annexations less than 2 acres to single-family residential use), Planned Unit Development, and Land Division appeal.
- For activities that will be approved by the Planning Commission without a public hearing, signage must be posted within 15 days after the application has been accepted for review. The sign will include the file number, address, current zoning information, name and other details about the proposed project (if any), petitioner’s name and contact information. Activities in this category are site plans.
- These changes were approved by the Planning Commission in December 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-december-2-2025/
APPROVED: A rezoning of 715-717 E. Huron from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R4C (Multi-Family Dwelling District) will allow the conversion of office to residential use. No development is proposed and an area plan is waived. (Legistar)
- These changes were approved by the Planning Commission in December 2025: https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-december-16-2025/
APPROVED: Litigation against the City (Caitlyn Goode v City of Ann Arbor) will be settled for $99,000. The City will compensate Ms. Goode for injuries she suffered in a trip and fall on the sidewalk. Goode’s lawsuit claimed that the City was liable for failing to maintain the sidewalk. (Legistar)
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