Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Meeting 8/18/26

The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission met on August 18, 2026, to discuss several planning and zoning matters with a focus on development projects and land use. Key procurement-related discussions included the report of seven responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Unified Development Code (UDC) and development review process, which staff are currently evaluating to recommend a proposal to the city council. The commission also reviewed and approved a special use request for the Treasure Mart building, which is under construction and includes an addition to the original structure. Another significant agenda item was the rezoning and area plan for 548 South 5th Avenue, proposing to rezone the parcel from multifamily residential to downtown core mixed-use zoning to facilitate a high-rise development. The commission discussed sustainability commitments, including rooftop solar and all-electric appliances, which will be addressed in future site plan approvals and development agreements rather than as zoning conditions. The rezoning was recommended for approval to the city council, with attention to design elements that respect adjacent residential areas. No votes were taken on procurement contracts, but the RFP evaluation process and development agreements were highlighted as key upcoming procurement activities.