Decision Makers:
Ann Arbor City Council
This petition outlines the community's concerns regarding the 3420 Glazier Way development project, calling on the Ann Arbor City Council and Planning Commission to reject the proposed high-density rezoning in favor of compatible, low-impact alternatives.
PETITION TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 3420 GLAZIER WAY
To: The Ann Arbor City Council and the Ann Arbor City Planning Commission
We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the City of Ann Arbor, respectfully urge you to limit the high-density development currently proposed for the approximately 9-acre parcel located at 3420 Glazier Way.
We request that the city limit the development of this project to one of the following two outcomes:
- Option 1: Alternate Use Compatible with the Area. Incorporate the land into compatible natural area parkland, preserving it as an extension of the adjacent Glazier Hill Nature Area.
- Option 2: Facilitate Zoning Consistent with the Surrounding Area. Restrict any development to a density compatible with the existing neighborhood by applying R1A, R1B, R1C, R1D, or R1E (Single-Family) zoning designations.
Reasons for this Petition
1. Preservation of Woodlands and Open Space
The 3420 Glazier Way parcel is an environmentally sensitive, tree-filled, rolling woodland. Over-development of this site risks destroying the mature tree canopy and irrevocably altering the natural landscape that acts as a vital buffer for the adjoining Glazier Hill Nature Area.
2. Incompatibility of Proposed R4E Zoning
The developer is currently seeking to annex this township island into the city and rezone it to R4E (Multiple-Family Dwelling). This dense classification is vastly out of character with the existing single-family homes and established residential neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity.
3. Strain on Local Infrastructure and Schools
Adding a high-density, multi-unit complex—such as the 76-townhouse development currently proposed—will significantly increase localized traffic congestion, add pressure to local utilities, and increase student enrollment burdens in local neighborhood schools.
4. Maintaining Community Character
Zoning ordinances are put in place to ensure logical, orderly transitions between different types of neighborhoods. Facilitating a drastic zoning jump from single-family to multi-family at this location disregards the established character of the area.
5. Natural Features
This property has been dormant for over 60 years due to its steep incline and unsuitability for development. Development of this property will greatly add water management problems to the existing neighborhoods and disturb the already precarious watershed.
Conclusion
We believe that the best use of 3420 Glazier Way is one that respects the environment, is compatible with current neighborhoods, and serves the long-term sustainability goals of our community. We ask the City of Ann Arbor to halt the R4E rezoning and limit the site to natural parkland or single-family zoning.
6 Comments
The proposed R4E/R4B zoning and associated site plan are not intended or designed to develop the site in a manner that protects the significant natural features on this 9 acre property (i.e., preservation of landmark trees, protection of steep slopes and the Millers Creek Watershed), but rather intended and designed to maximize density and ROI. The petitioner's "justification": the approval of the CLUP "cements" this high density approach. This is a wholly unacceptable rezoning "justification".
We want a development that is consistent with the neighborhood and with the development code and long term development plan. The one that we have seen proposed disrespects both of these.
Very concerned about traffic safety on the hill on Glazier Way and at the intersection of Glazier and Green road.
The density of the project is too great for the surrounding neighborhood and will create difficulties in terms of traffic safety on Glazier Way and issues relating to stormwater and soil erosion below the project.
The density and height of the proposed development is not in keeping with the neighborhood character.
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Decision Makers:
Ann Arbor City Council
This petition outlines the community's concerns regarding the 3420 Glazier Way development project, calling on the Ann Arbor City Council and Planning Commission to reject the proposed high-density rezoning in favor of compatible, low-impact alternatives.
PETITION TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT AT 3420 GLAZIER WAY
To: The Ann Arbor City Council and the Ann Arbor City Planning Commission
We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the City of Ann Arbor, respectfully urge you to limit the high-density development currently proposed for the approximately 9-acre parcel located at 3420 Glazier Way.
We request that the city limit the development of this project to one of the following two outcomes:
- Option 1: Alternate Use Compatible with the Area. Incorporate the land into compatible natural area parkland, preserving it as an extension of the adjacent Glazier Hill Nature Area.
- Option 2: Facilitate Zoning Consistent with the Surrounding Area. Restrict any development to a density compatible with the existing neighborhood by applying R1A, R1B, R1C, R1D, or R1E (Single-Family) zoning designations.
Reasons for this Petition
1. Preservation of Woodlands and Open Space
The 3420 Glazier Way parcel is an environmentally sensitive, tree-filled, rolling woodland. Over-development of this site risks destroying the mature tree canopy and irrevocably altering the natural landscape that acts as a vital buffer for the adjoining Glazier Hill Nature Area.
2. Incompatibility of Proposed R4E Zoning
The developer is currently seeking to annex this township island into the city and rezone it to R4E (Multiple-Family Dwelling). This dense classification is vastly out of character with the existing single-family homes and established residential neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity.
3. Strain on Local Infrastructure and Schools
Adding a high-density, multi-unit complex—such as the 76-townhouse development currently proposed—will significantly increase localized traffic congestion, add pressure to local utilities, and increase student enrollment burdens in local neighborhood schools.
4. Maintaining Community Character
Zoning ordinances are put in place to ensure logical, orderly transitions between different types of neighborhoods. Facilitating a drastic zoning jump from single-family to multi-family at this location disregards the established character of the area.
5. Natural Features
This property has been dormant for over 60 years due to its steep incline and unsuitability for development. Development of this property will greatly add water management problems to the existing neighborhoods and disturb the already precarious watershed.
Conclusion
We believe that the best use of 3420 Glazier Way is one that respects the environment, is compatible with current neighborhoods, and serves the long-term sustainability goals of our community. We ask the City of Ann Arbor to halt the R4E rezoning and limit the site to natural parkland or single-family zoning.
6 Comments
I have lived in this neighborhood for years. It has a family friendly field with kids free to roam on their bikes, and we can all walk from place to place without fear. The University of Michigan buses have already changed the periphery of our neighborhood with the endless traffic (not to mention our awful roads - which used to be pristine). I am saddened when I envision the impact of adding so many residents. It would have a profound impact on our wildlife and native plants.
The proposed R4E/R4B zoning and associated site plan are not intended or designed to develop the site in a manner that protects the significant natural features on this 9 acre property (i.e., preservation of landmark trees, protection of steep slopes and the Millers Creek Watershed), but rather intended and designed to maximize density and ROI. The petitioner's "justification": the approval of the CLUP "cements" this high density approach. This is a wholly unacceptable rezoning "justification".
We want a development that is consistent with the neighborhood and with the development code and long term development plan. The one that we have seen proposed disrespects both of these.
Very concerned about traffic safety on the hill on Glazier Way and at the intersection of Glazier and Green road.
The density of the project is too great for the surrounding neighborhood and will create difficulties in terms of traffic safety on Glazier Way and issues relating to stormwater and soil erosion below the project.
The density and height of the proposed development is not in keeping with the neighborhood character.
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I have lived in this neighborhood for years. It has a family friendly field with kids free to roam on their bikes, and we can all walk from place to place without fear. The University of Michigan buses have already changed the periphery of our neighborhood with the endless traffic (not to mention our awful roads - which used to be pristine). I am saddened when I envision the impact of adding so many residents. It would have a profound impact on our wildlife and native plants.