HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated February 27, 1990 ITEM #: CAF
DATE: 02/ /90
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT:
Motion to Set March 7, 1990, as the Date of Public Hearing to Consider
Rezoning of Property Located at 2319 Timberland Road.
BACKGROUND:
David J. and Juanita L. Lovejoy are requesting that the City of Ames
rezone this property from the current zoning designation of R-1 (Residen-
tial -- Story County) to a new designation of S-R (Suburban Residential) .
The property is legally described as shown on Attachment 1.
The site includes approximately 28,901 square feet.
A request has been received by the City to annex this property inside the
corporate boundaries.
The applicants propose to construct a single-family residence on this
property served by municipal utilities.
It is the policy of the City of Ames to serve only property located inside
the corporate boundaries with City utilities.
ANALYSIS:
Existing Land Use/Zoning.
PROPERTY LAND USE ZONING
Subject Property Vacant Land R-1 (St. Co. )
North of Site Single-Family Residential S-R
East of Site Single-Family Residential S-R
South of Site Single-Family Residential S-R
West of Site Single-Family Residential S-R
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP). The LUPP designates this property as
suitable for Low-Density Residential.
The following POLICIES for agricultural and residential development
respectively, as found in the LUPP, apply to this rezoning proposal:
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H. PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND/REDEVELOPMENT
H.1.2. Policy:
Development of those areas within the Municipal Urban Service
Area that presently are not being utilized for urban uses will
be encouraged.
- Preference will be given to development projects that can
be served by the existing infrastructure system or an
efficient and economical extension.
Note: The subject property is located inside the Municipal Urban Service
Area (MUSA) line and can be served by existing public utilities.
B. RESIDENTIAL
B.1.2. Policy
New housing development will be located adjacent to existing
development to better utilize existing public facilities and to
ensure the orderly growth of the community.
- This is accomplished by adherence to the City Council
policy that no development outside the corporate limits
will be served by public utilities. Identification of areas
suitable for residential development in proximity to
existing development can be accomplished through the
Land Use Policy Plan.
Utilities. Public utilities in this area include the following:
Water: 6-inch line in Timberland Road;
Sanitary Sewer: 8-inch line in Timberland Road;
Storm Sewer: None exists to serve this property; and
Electric: Service is provided by Iowa Electric Light and Power Co.
Comparison of Bulk Regulations.
R-1 (Residential -- Story County) S-R (Suburban Residential)
Lot Area: S.F. Dwelling: 25,000 sq. ft. S.F. Dwelling: 20,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width: Common Systems: 80' S.F. Dw. @ Street Line: 35'
Private Systems: 90' S.F. Dw. @ Bldg. Line: 100'
Front Yard: Common Systems: 30' 30'
Private Systems: 40'
Rear Yard: Common Systems: 35' 25'
Private Systems: 35'
Side Yard: Common Systems: 10' (Res. Uses) 20'
Private Systems: 10' (Res. Uses)
Max. Height: 21 Stories or 35' 3 Stories or 40'
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Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and
Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of February 7,
1990, and recommended that it be approved.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve of the request to rezone property at
2319 Timberland Road from R-1 (Residential -- Story County) to S-R
(Suburban Residential), and set March 7, 1990, as the date of
Public Hearing.
2. The City Council can approve of the request to rezone property at
2319 Timberland Road from R-1 (Residential -- Story County) to S-R
(Suburban Residential) with the following stipulation, and set
March 7, 1990, as the date of Public Hearing:
A. The applicants must pay the required connection fees to tap
into the City sewer system prior to City Council approval of
the annexation of this property.
3. The City Council can deny approval of the request to rezone proper-
ty at 2319 Timberland Road from R-1 (Residential -- Story County)
to S-R (Suburban Residential), and set March 7, 1990, as the date
of Public Hearing.
4. The City Council can refer the rezoning request to City staff for
additional information.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #2, a recommendation for approval of the request to rezone
property located at 2319 Timberland Road with the stipulation that the
applicants must pay the required connection fees to tap into the City
sewer system. This action will also set March 7, 1990, as the date of
Public Hearing.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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