Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Meeting 5/19/26

The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission held a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, addressing several key development and zoning matters. Significant procurement-related discussions included the approval of a special exception use and site plan for the Kappa Delta sorority house at 805 Oxford Road, with conditions on occupancy and environmental mitigation. The commission also reviewed and postponed a request to increase enrollment at Green Hills School from 545 to 750 students, citing concerns about traffic impacts and enforcement of existing limits, with plans for the petitioner to submit a revised transportation management proposal by June 16, 2026. Additionally, the commission approved an amended site plan for the Village of Ann Arbor multifamily housing development, which includes 616 residential units and open space, with conditions addressing methane remediation and pedestrian connectivity. The meeting concluded with a discussion and vote to proceed with a comprehensive rewrite of the Unified Development Code (UDC) under staff-recommended Option B, aiming for a modern ordinance to facilitate housing density and infill development, with an estimated two-year timeline for completion. Public comments and detailed staff presentations accompanied each agenda item, reflecting community concerns about environmental impacts, traffic, and neighborhood character.