Planning Commission Members
Shannan Gibb-Randall, Chair
Ellie Abrons, Vice-Chair
Lisa Sauve, Secretary
Sarah Mills
Sara Hammerschmidt
Wonwoo LeeSadira Clarke
Donnell Wyche
Lisa Disch, City Council Representative
Communications should be directed to the full Planning Commission by email at
[email protected] or by mail at 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48107.
Work Program
Planning Commission Assignments
Bylaws
Meeting Schedule
Regular Planning Commission meetings take place at City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd floor of the Guy C. Larcom, Jr. Municipal Building, 301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor.
In continued response to the COVID pandemic, for Regular Meetings, public comment will also be available virtually if you do not wish to attend in person. Please note it is possible that virtual public comment may encounter technical difficulties that prevent your participation. To guarantee your comments are received, you must submit them in writing ahead of the meeting or attend in person. Comments may be made during the public comment portion of the meeting by calling the following number: 206-337-9723 or 213-338-8477 or Toll Free 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 and entering the meeting ID: 977 6634 1226, or via the published Zoom meeting link.
Planning Commission Working Session meetings are conducted solely electronically (virtually). Information to watch or listen (via phone or web), and to provide public comment is only available through the published Zoom meeting link.
Check the City of Ann Arbor's homepage (www.a2gov.org) for more information on how to participate in public meetings or visit our legislative software (Legistar).
Planning Commission agenda and packets are available at the City of Ann Arbor's Legislative Information Center.
Citizen Participation
One of the most important jobs of the Ann Arbor City Planning Commission is to provide an opportunity for the public to offer constructive comments on items before it, and then to take those comments into account when making its recommendations or decisions.
As a citizen, you can take an active role in shaping Ann Arbor by participating in the planning and development process. Information on public hearings and tracking development petitions is provided below.
For tips on communicating effectively when attending meetings and conversing with planning staff, planning commissioners, developers, and fellow residents see the Citizens Guide to Effective Communication.
Public Hearings
The Planning Commission holds public hearings on all development petitions it reviews. Notice of upcoming public hearings is provided in several ways in order to reach the people most likely to be affected by or interested in proposals:
At the Planning Commission public hearing members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes (or 5 minutes if an official representative of a registered neighborhood association).
Written comments may be submitted in advance of the Planning Commission meeting by hand delivery to Planning Services, 1
st floor of City Hall, during regular business hours (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm) or by email to
[email protected]. Comments received after noon the day of the meeting will be printed and distributed at the meeting.
Development Petition Information
In addition, the following information on development petitions is available to the public:
- You can review petitions that are scheduled for public hearing by going to stream.a2gov.org and clicking on "Search" in the top menu. Here you'll be able to find plans, as well as other permits and licenses associated with the address.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes are typically adopted by the Planning Commission the month following a meeting. Approved minutes are provided in the City of Ann Arbor's
Legislative Information Center.
