Ann Arbor City Planning Commission: March 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026 | Planning

This meeting was held in person at City Hall.

Council Member Disch and Commissioner Norton were absent
Commissioner Abrons submitted a resignation notice on Feb 24, 2026, and has not yet been replaced. (Legistar)

APPROVED: Two parcels at 359 and 371 S. Wagner Road are rezoned from R1D (Single Family residential) to R2A (Two-family residential) in order to permit the construction of duplexes. A single family home is located on one parcel and the other is vacant. The existing home will be demolished to accommodate a duplex on both that parcel and the vacant parcel. Staff recommended approval. (Legistar)

APPROVED: Proposal to vacate a one-block stretch of John Street between S. 5th Ave and S. Division Street. All abutting properties are owned by the University of Michigan, which presented the request. (Legistar)

APPROVED: A staff-initiated ordinance amending Section 5.22 of the UDC to clarify when stormwater management plan review falls under the jurisdiction of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner rather than the City. (Legistar)

APPROVED: A staff-initiated ordinance updating four UDC sections (5.18, 5.20, 5.29, 5.37) to replace outdated solid waste terminology with language consistent with recent amendments to Chapter 26 and the Solid Waste Regulations. (Legistar)

Legistar and Video Links

Legistar: https://a2gov.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1367596&GUID=D32F7DDF-32BE-4FD9-8538-17365ADBF6D1

YouTube: https://youtu.be/7sCK8Ru0fJM

CTN Video: https://ctnvideo.a2gov.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/11258

Meeting Length: 59m

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