In December 2022 there are two scheduled public meetings for proposed development at 350 S Fifth Ave (Y Lot). On Wednesday, December 14th, the plans will be presented to the Design Review Board for approval. On Thursday December 15th, Ann Arbor Housing Commission will hold a resident participation meeting.
The proposed plans will be before the Ann Arbor Design Review board on December 14, 2022. This meeting includes opportunities for public comment.
Ann Arbor Design Review Board
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 3:00 PM
Zoom Meeting (see Legistar link for details)
Link to the Staff Report that will be presented at the meeting:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11512094&GUID=A93416C5-81DE-46E4-B324-C7FDC15681AC
From the staff report:
The proposed concept includes two attached towers that will accommodate a total of 296 dwelling units (201 in the east tower and 95 in the west tower). The west tower is anticipated to be owned and managed by the City of Ann Arbor Housing Commission and will consist of affordable housing units while the east tower is anticipated to be owned and managed by a private entity and will consist of mostly market rate units. The west tower is proposed to be 17 stories tall while the east tower is proposed to be 18 stories tall (approximately 231 feet tall).
Legistar link to the Design Review Board meeting, including Zoom link:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=999055&GUID=27E49F80-A895-4B65-A542-AE267EF577DD
There will be a resident participation meeting held by the Ann Arbor Housing Commission to discuss the proposal.
Zoom Meeting
Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Meeting link at: www.community-engagement-annarbor.com
Webinar ID: 957 6295 7766
Passcode: 134312
Audio Only Call Toll Free: 877-853-5247
I have posted the image of the meeting notice below, as well as the full text of the notice.
Ann Arbor City Council Actions
For some background, below are actions taken by Ann Arbor City Council about 350 S Fifth Ave (the former “Y Lot”)
On May 1, 2018, Ann Arbor City Council approved a “resolution of intent” recommending 350 S Fifth Ave be developed for affordable and workforce housing.
Legistar link to this resolution:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3483637&GUID=F41DF9EA-1D56-49E7-B6B8-D74CF9120189
On July 1, 2019, Ann Arbor City Council awarded a $75,000 contract to SmithGroup for public engagement of design concepts for 350 S Fifth Ave.
Legistar link to this resolution:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3987847&GUID=87B9AF7B-57F6-46BA-9360-C119D406C48C
For more information about this City Council meeting:
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-council-july-1-2019/
On April 20, 2020, Ann Arbor City Council directed the City Administrator and Ann Arbor Housing Commission to create application materials and review/recommend development entitlements for 350 S Fifth Ave.
Legistar link to this resolution:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4414275&GUID=9C5EAD9F-D053-4863-BACB-91D6783BB317
For more information about this City Council meeting:
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-council-april-20-2020/
On April 4, 2022, Ann Arbor City Council approved an ordinance rezoning 350 S Fifth Ave from D1 (Downtown Core) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District). This PUD allows for more height (up to 275 feet) and lifts requirements for driveway width, building frontage, and street trees along Fourth and Fifth Avenue right of ways. No parking will be required. In exchange, a minimum of 100 (40% of total) residential dwellings will be affordable dwelling units, property will be allocated for Blake Transit Center expansion, there will be no curb cut on William, and the building will be fully electrified.
Legistar link to this ordinance:
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5465054&GUID=1EA934B5-DB88-4AE8-AF42-EDC6E6303D99
For more information about this City Council meeting:
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-council-april-4-2022/
Resident Participation Meeting Notice
RESIDENT PARTICIPATION MEETING
HELD BY THE ANN ARBOR HOUSING COMMISSION
FOR A PROJECT AT 350 S. FIFTH AVENUE (FORMER Y-LOT)
The Ann Arbor Housing Commission is proposing a new 18-story multi-family development on the existing parking lot at E. William Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The project will provide approximately 95 affordable housing units in the west tower, 201 mixed-income units in the east tower, and first floor retail space. The downtown location and proximity to the Blake Transit Center and William Street Bikeway provide unique opportunities to utilize the existing alternative transportation network.
It is anticipated the project will be presented for site plan approval by Planning Commission in spring 2023.
For more information visit:
www.community-engagement-annarbor.com
MEETING INFORMATION
ONLINE MEETING via ZOOM
Thursday, December 15 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Meeting link at: www.community-engagement-annarbor.com
Webinar ID: 957 6295 7766
Passcode: 134312
Audio Only Call Toll Free: 877-853-5247
For more information or for accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact:
Jennifer Hall, Executive Director
Ann Arbor Housing Commission
jhall@a2gov.org
734-794-6720 ext. 47201
Derek Delacourt
Community Services Area Administrator
ddelacourt@a2gov.org
734-794-6000 ext. 43902
In accordance with the City of Ann Arbor’s Citizen Participation Ordinance, the Developer for the above project is notifying residents and property owners within 1,000 feet of the above address. If this project is placed on an agenda for the City Planning Commission, the City of Ann Arbor will notice residents and property owners within 300 ft. of the above address. If you would like to be notified if this project is placed on a City Planning Commission agenda, please contact City of Ann Arbor Planning Services at 734-794-6265 or planning@a2gov.org.
