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Home My WebLink AboutA002 - Council Action Form dated September 24, 1991 ITEM #: CAP DATE: 0 24/91 cR 7 � COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: Motion to Set October 8, 1991 as the Date of Public Hearing to Consider the Rezoning for Patio Homes West, Fourth Addition. ACTION FORM SUMMARY: This is a request to approve a rezoning petition for the revised Patio Homes, Fourth Addition, from R-2 PUD to R1-6. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval of this rezoning request with the condition described in this report. BACKGROUND: Rezoning Request. The developers are requesting that the City rezone Patio Homes West, Fourth Addition, Lots 1 through 26, from R-2 PUD to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential). This tract of land contains 7.43 acres more or less. Zoning History. This property was zoned R-2 (Low-Density Residential) in 1978. Subsequently on March 20, 1979 a PUD plan was approved for Patio Homes West, which included this property, as well as, the south portion of Kentucky Avenue and Indiana Avenue and the north end of the Idaho Avenue cul-de-sac. One hundred single family attached zero-lot-line lots were approved as part of the original PUD. On January 28, 1986 a revision to the PUD was approved which deleted 22 zero-lot-line lots at the south end of Kentucky Avenue from the PUD. This area was rezoned to Rl-6 and 17 conventional single family detached lots were created. The PUD overlay remained intact for this site and at that time the R-2 PUD designation also was added to the zoning map for this property, which is now known as Patio Homes West, Fourth Addition. The developers have filed a petition for rezoning this property from R-2 PUD to 111-6. Under the R-2 PUD designation for Patio Homes West, Fourth Addition, 36 zero-lot-line lots have been approved. This proposed change in zoning would reduce the number of lots to 26 conventional single family lots. Proposed Subdivision. A revised Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for Patio Homes West that includes the Fourth Addition has been submitted for 2 consideration by the City. This revised CDP includes a total of 26 lots on 7.43 acres. The original approved CDP for Patio Homes West includes 36 zero-lot-line lots. This proposal would covert the 36 zero-lot-line lots to 26 single-fam- ily detached lots. ANALYSIS: Existing Land Use/Zoning. Location Land Use Zoning Subject Property Vacant R-2 (PUD) North of Site Agricultural A-1 (Agricultural-Story Co.) East of Site Single-Family Attached R-2 (Low-Density Residential) and Detached South of Site Single-Family R1-6 (Low-Density Residential) West of Site Agricultural A-1 (Agricultural-Story Co.) Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP). The Land Use Policy Plan designates this land as suitable for Low-Density Residential development. A low-density residential designation allows between one (1) and nine (9) dwelling units per acre. The proposed density of the area proposed for rezoning is 3.49 dwelling units per acre. The following goals and policies of the Land Use Policy Plan apply to this rezoning proposal: B. RESIDENTIAL 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. Polite: 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. 3 The Commission plays a similar role regarding existing neighborhoods. Through the recommendation of modifi- cations in existing ordinances and approval of redevelop- ment studies, the Commission provides direction for preservation and redevelopment efforts. 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. The utilities available to serve this site are adequate for the project's needs. Water. Existing -- 6-inch main in Kentucky Avenue 6-inch main in Indiana Avenue Proposed -- 8-inch main in new portion of Indiana Avenue 8-inch main in Kansas Avenue Water mains will be looped through this area as a result of this project. Sanitary Sewer. Existing -- 8-inch main in Kentucky Avenue 8-inch main in Indiana Avenue 8-inch main in west portion of Kansas Avenue Proposed -- 8-inch main in east portion of Kansas Avenue Storm Sewer. A storm water management plan has been developed for this site. A system of 18-inch storm water mains will take storm water to the detention area in Outlet A of Patio Homes West, Second Addition. There is also a storm water detention area at the rear of Lots 22-26 which takes storm water from the south. Electric. There is adequate electric capacity to serve this site. 4 Comparison of Bulk Regulations. R1-6 R-2 PUD Low-Density Residential Lot Area: Council Approval Required S.F.: 6,000 sq. ft. T.F. : 7,000 sq. ft. Lot Width: Council Approval Required 35 feet @ street line 50 feet @ building line Front Yard: Council Approval Required 25 feet minimum Rear Yard: Council Approval Required 20 feet minimum Side Yard: Council Approval Required 6 feet - 1 story 8 feet - 2 stories 10 feet - 3 stories 15 feet - street side for corner lot Max. Height: Council Approval Required 3 stories or 40 feet STAFF COMMENTS: Rezoning of this property from R-2 PUD to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential) is consistent with the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map. Utilities and adjacent street systems are in place to serve the proposed development. The previous CDP/PUD for this property showed an internal walkway easement extending east and west through this site, which was intended to provide a walkway to the future neighborhood park (see attached) . The developer has asked to be relieved of creating these easements since sidewalks are available along Kansas Drive, which is approximately 150 feet to the north of the proposed walkway easement. Staff concurs with the request since there is a parallel way to get to the park, which is close by. Additional walkway easements, 20-feet wide, exist in the First and Third Additions of Patio Homes West, south of the area proposed for rezoning, for access to an area (Outlot A) in the Second Addition. This Outlot A was dedicated to the City for use as a neighborhood park. At the time that the park area was dedicated to the City, access to the park from Illinois Avenue was also requested, however, there is no evidence that this was accomplished. The developers still retain ownership to Lot 33 of Ontario West, which is located at the north end of Illinois Avenue. A walkway easement on this lot could provide access to the future park for Illinois Avenue residents. 5 Therefore, staff would recommend that the following stipulation be included as a condition for the approval of this rezoning request. A. A 8-foot wide easement along the west property line of Lot 33, Patio Homes West, First Addition, be dedicated to the City of Ames, and a 4-foot wide concrete or asphalt walkway be constructed on this easement as a means of access to the park located north of Lot 33. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of September 4, 1991, and recommended that it be approved with the stipulation as listed in this Action Form. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can approve of the rezoning request for land located in Patio Homes West, Fourth Addition, from R-2 PUD to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential) with the following condition, and set October 8, 1991 as the date of Public Hearing on this request. A. A 8-foot wide easement along the west property line of Lot 33, Patio Homes West, First Addition, be dedicated to the City of Ames, and a 4-foot wide concrete or asphalt walkway be constructed on this easement as a means of access to the park located north of Lot 33. 2. The City Council can deny approval of the rezoning request for land located in Patio Homes West, Fourth Addition, from R-2 PUD to R1-6 (Low-Density Residential), and set October 8, 1991 as the date of public hearing on this request. 3. The City Council can table this request for additional information from the developer or the staff. MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1. This will approve of the rezoning request, and set October 8, 1991 as the date of public hearing on this request. Attachment y\pz\rpt\pz6.924