HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Council Action Form dated May 14, 1991 ITEM #:
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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT:
Motion to Set May 28, 1991 as the Date of Public Hearing on the Rezoning
of Property Generally Located North of Bloomington Road Between Stone
Brooke Subdivision and Grant Avenue.
ACTION FORM SUMMARY: The petitioner has requested that the subject
property be rezoned from R-1 (Single-Family Residential, Story County)
to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential, City of Ames).
The Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval of this
request. It is in conformance with the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP)
Map.
BACKGROUND:
The petitioner is requesting the rezoning of 65.205 acres of land for the
purpose of developing a low-density residential subdivision.
The Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) submitted for this proposed
subdivision includes a total of 71 gross acres divided into 233 total resi-
dential lots.
The property is legally described as shown on the attached Plat of Sur-
vey.
A request for annexation has been submitted concurrently for the same
area proposed for rezoning.
The property is located inside the M.U.S.A (Municipal Urban Service
Area). This includes property presently served by public utilities and
locations of property where the extension of existing utilities is planned in
the future.
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ANALYSIS:
Eidsting Land Use/Zoning.
PROPERTY LAND USE ZONING
Subject Property Agricultural R-1 (S.F. Res. , St. Co. )
North of Site Agricultural A-1 (Agricultural, St. Co. )
East of Site S.F. Attached R1-10 PUD
S.F. Detached
South of Site S.F. Residential R1-10 (Low-Density Res.)
West of Site Agricultural R-1 (S.F. Res. , St. Co.)
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP). The Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map
designates this property as suitable for Low-Density Residential Develop-
ment (1-9 units per acre). The proposed gross density for Bloomington
Heights Subdivision is 3.14 dwelling units/acre (223 units/71 acres), which
is consistent with the LUPP Map designation.
The following goals and policies of the Land Use Policy Plan apply to this
rezoning proposal:
A.1 GOAL:
To develop land use patterns which make possible a safe and
pleasant environment and enhance social and economic welfare.
A.1.1. Policy:
The physical development of land in Ames will be guided by
the Land Use Policy Plan. The Plan is formulated with
attention to harmonious design, natural/ecological features,
transportation patterns, public utilities, and economic viability.
The Land Use Policy Plan is a general overview planning
document for the community. The LUPP is not an end in
itself, but must continue to be further defined through
the development of special studies. Examples are the
Urban Revitalization Redevelopment Studies, H-M Area
Study, and the study recently undertaken with Story
County for the area north and northwest of Ames.
A.2. GOAL:
To plan land use for present needs and in anticipation of
future land use needs which take into consideration a popula-
tion of 53,000 by the year 2000.
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A.2.1. Policy:
The evaluation of change and the monitoring of levels of
activity in urban land use will be a constant planning process
to provide indications of quality and quantity of land which
should be reserved or planned to accommodate future land
needs.
A.2.2. Policy:
The evaluation of annexation proposals from the standpoint of
infrastructure availability will continue to be an important
consideration. City policy concerning extension of the infra-
structure to only those areas within the corporate limits will be
continued.
- The Commission -should encourage and/or recommend for
approval those developments to which utilities have been
extended or can easily be extended. Development
involving expenditure of public dollars for infrastructure
improvements should be carefully analyzed on a
cost/benefit basis to determine the fiscal impact on the
community.
B.1. GOAL:
To provide a wide choice of housing types and locations to
serve the residential needs of the present and future popula-
tions.
B.1.1. Policy:
The Land Use Policy Plan will serve as the basis to provide
for functional new developments, conservation and preservation
of existing neighborhoods and the rehabilitation and/or rede-
velopment of deteriorating areas.
- The Planning and Zoning Commission plays a key role in
the review of new developments including both internal
and external land use relationships. This role places
the Commission in the position to direct the type and
quality of new development.
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.
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B.2. GOAL:
To effectively link all residential neighborhoods to a transpor-
tation network which is safe, efficient and convenient.
B.2.1. Policy:
The integrity of residential neighborhoods will be protected by
eliminating, where possible, major streets through neighbor-
hoods and encouraging peripheral traffic. Major recreational,
educational and religious institutions will be encouraged to
develop on the periphery of neighborhoods so as to be acces-
sible from arterial streets.
- This can be addressed through the planning review
process for new development. Detailed land use studies
of existing areas of the community may identify methods
for maintaining the integrity of those areas where
through traffic may negatively impact the residential
character of an area.
GOAL:
To coordinate land use with the existing and future infrastruc-
ture system.
Policy
Capacities of the existing infrastructure system will be deter-
mined and land uses coordinated with the capacities of that
system.
F.1. GOAL:
To develop a transportation system that provides for the
efficient, safe and economical movement of persons and vehicles
throughout the community.
H.1. GOAL:
To develop a land use pattern that encourages the preserva-
tion of prime agricultural land and redevelopment of appropri-
ate existing urbanized areas.
H.1.2 Poll
Development of those areas within the Municipal Urban Service
Areas 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.
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I.1. GOAL:
To develop land use patterns that encourage energy conserva-
tion which will result in a more energy-efficient community.
I.2.4. Policy:
Residential densities will be concentrated so as to minimize
extension of water utility lines.
Utilities. The utilities in the area are adequate to serve the proposed
subdivision.
Water. There is a twelve-inch water main located in the street
right-of-way for Bloomington Road. An eight-inch water main will
be extended in street right-of-ways throughout the subdivision.
Sanitary Sewer. There is an eight-inch sanitary sewer located in
the street right-of-way for Bloomington Road. This eight-inch main
will be extended in street right-of-ways throughout the subdivision.
Storm Sewer. There is a twenty-four-inch sanitary sewer located in
the street right-of-way for Bloomington Road. Storm sewer will
extend from Bloomington Road.
Electric. There is adequate electric capacity to serve the site. The
electric utility has reviewed the methods of serving the site and has
approved the plan. A transmission pole in the right-of-way for
proposed Eisenhower Avenue must be moved at the developer's
expense.
Bulk Regulations:
R1-6
Lot Area: Single Family: 6,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width: Dwellings @ St. Line: 35 ft.
Dwellings @ St. Line: 50 ft.
Front Yard: 25 Feet Minimum
Rear Yard: 20 Feet Minimum
Side Yard: 6 Feet - 1 Story
8 Feet - 2 Stories
10 Feet - 3 Stories
15 Feet - Street Side
For Corner Lot
Max. Height: 3 Stories or 40 Feet
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STAFF CONCLUSIONS:
Staff believes that the petitioner's request to rezone this property is
appropriate since the proposed designation of R1-6 (Low-Density Residen-
tial) is in conformance with the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting
of May 1, 1991 and recommended that it be approved.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve of this request to rezone the proper-
ty, generally located north of Bloomington Road between Stone
Brooke Subdivision and Grant Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family
Residential, Story County) to Rl-6 (Low-Density Residential, City of
Ames) with the stipulation that the annexation of the subject proper-
ty is complete and set May 28, 1991 as the date of Public Hearing on
this request.
2. The City Council can deny approval of this request to rezone the
property, generally located north of Bloomington Road between Stone
Brooke Subdivision and Grant Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family
Residential, Story County) to Rl-6 (Low-Density Residential, City of
Ames) and set May 28, 1991 as the date of Public Hearing on this
request.
3. The City Council can refer this request for rezoning to City staff
for additional information.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1. This will approve of the request to rezone the subject
property from R-1, in Story County to Rl-6 in the City of Ames, and set
May 28, 1991 as the date of public hearing.
The annexation of this property must be complete prior to the rezoning
becoming effective.
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