Comments on: Planning Group Highlights Pedestrian Issues

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 22:19:43 +0000

I guess I now get to consider whether to address my feedback to the mayor or whoever types up those items for the agenda. Thanks.

By: Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:47:12 +0000

Re.: “…I think it would be more accurate to not describe the appointment of a new commission member as a “replacement” for a departing member…”

There are three appointments on the July 1 agenda for confirmation: [link]

Each appointment indicates the status of that position:

Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti SmartZone -Local Development Finance Authority Board: Eric Jacobson (Re-Appointment)

City Planning Commission: Jeremy Peters (Replacing-Tony Derezinski)

Economic Development Corporation Board: Jan Davies McDermot (Filling Vacancy)

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:38:46 +0000

Mary, I think it would be more accurate to not describe the appointment of a new commission member as a “replacement” for a departing member (which would also apply in the case of new appointee Paris Parekh), primarily given that the resolution is not framed that way (I believe).

By: Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:25:55 +0000

Re. "How are you aware of this?" (the nomination of Jeremy Peters to the planning commission) Peters was nominated by mayor John Hieftje at the council's June 17, 2013 meeting. His name is on the July 1 agenda for confirmation to replace Derezinski. [link to Legistar agenda item for confirmations]

By: Junior

Junior — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:15:03 +0000

“Jeremy Peters…..is expected to be comfirmed by the council on July 1.”

How are you aware of this? Has the City Council approved him as a “compromise candidate” after indicating they did would not agreee to Tony Derezinski?

It was Jane Lumm who dissented from appointing Tony D. to the Planning Commision in 2012.

By: Jim Rees

Jim Rees — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:56:28 +0000

I’m glad the Planning Commission is pressing the Hampton Inn developer for better bike and pedestrian access. We have way too many projects where the sidewalks are more decorative than functional.