Description
Title: Resolution to Vacate John Street Public Right-of-Way (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays); Approve Release of a Utility Easement; and Approve a Utilities Transfer Agreement with the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan (8 Votes Required)
Summary
The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission recommends the approval of a street vacation for John Street, a one-block street owned entirely by the University of Michigan (UM), which runs between South 5th Avenue and South Division Street. This action aims to facilitate future development plans in the Elbel Field area. The vacation will allow the city to transfer ownership of public utilities located within this right-of-way, specifically sanitary and storm sewer systems, to UM, as these services exclusively serve university properties. The legislation affects the University of Michigan and its development initiatives, as well as the City of Ann Arbor, which will have no further obligations regarding the utilities. This street vacation is deemed beneficial for urban planning and development, as it does not impact public access or the transportation network