Ann Arbor Historic District Commission 9/10/26

The Ann Arbor Historic District Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, to review several applications related to historic properties within the Old Westside Historic District. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals for construction and renovation projects such as the installation of an inground pool at 516 Fifth Street, a sunken patio and rear additions at 706 West Liberty, and a one-story rear addition with a second-story deck at 5252 Second Street. The commission also approved the construction of wood ramps and door replacements at 920 West Washington Street to accommodate a change in building use to a daycare facility. Additionally, the commission approved relocating a Greek Revival house to the backyard of 538 Fifth Street as an accessory dwelling unit, with conditions including installing an interpretive plaque. Motions were passed for these projects after considering compatibility with historic district guidelines and Secretary of the Interior standards. One application for a sunken patio at 706 West Liberty was not approved due to concerns about its impact on historic character. The meeting also included discussions on compliance with historic preservation standards and coordination with city permitting processes.