9-b. 23-0844 The City of Ann Arbor petitioned the State of Michigan to approve the annexation of a number of township island parcels in Ann Arbor Township. The Director of the State of Michigan's Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) department recently approved the annexation of the following 11 parcels: 2775 Newport Rd, 2737 Newport Rd, 2466 Newport Rd, 2318 Newport Rd, 2354 Newport Rd, 2108 Newport Rd, 1375 Bird Rd, 1429 Bird Rd, 2114 Victoria Circle, 2118 Victoria Circle, 2126 Victoria Circle. The City of Ann Arbor is now initiated the rezoning of these parcels to R1A (single-family detached). After the Planning Commission public hearing, this rezoning petition will be sent to City Council for final approval. Staff Recommendation: Approval