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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated September 24, 1996 ITEM#: =2.3 C DATE: 09/24/96 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: REZONING OF 42.53 ACRES OF LAND FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL, STORY COUNTY) TO P-1 (PLANNED INDUSTRIAL), GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF AIRPORT ROAD, EAST OF ELWOOD DRIVE AND WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE. ACTION FORM SUMMARY: This is a request to rezone 42.53 acres of land generally located south of Airport Road, east of Elwood Drive and west of Riverside Drive. ,Approval of this request for rezoning is recommended. BACKGROUND: The applicants are requesting that the City rezone 42.53 acres of land from A-1 (Agricultural, Story County) to P-1 (Planned Industrial), generally located south of Airport Road, east of Elwood Drive and west of Riverside Drive. The boundary survey and legal description are attached to this report. The applicants plan to develop the subject property as part of the ISU Research Park. A request for annexation of the subject property is being processed concurrently with the request for rezoning. The subject property is located inside the boundaries of the "New Lands" area. ANALYSIS: Zoning District. The subject property is located outside the City of Ames corporate limits and is under the zoning jurisdiction of Story County. The current zoning designation assigned to this property by Story County is A-1 (Agricultural). Existing Land Use/Zoning. Property Land Use LUPP Zoning Subject Property Agricultural IS (Industrial Service) A-1 (Agricultural) Story 1996: Planned Industrial County North of Site ISU Research Park IS (Industrial Service) P-1 (Planned Industrial) 1996: Planned Industrial East of Site Ames Municipal Airport P (Public/Institutional) A-1 (Agricultural) Ames Single-Family- Story County 1996: Government/Airport& A-1 (Agricultural) Story Planned Industrial County South of Site Agricultural A (Agricultural) A-1 (Agricultural) Story 1996:Agricultural/Farmstead County West of Site Agricultural A (Agricultural) R-2 (PUD) Village/Suburban Residential Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map. The property is designed as Planned Industrial on the LUPP Map. Land Use Policy Plan. The following goals and policies of the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) apply to this rezoning request: 1996 LAND USE POLICY PLAN Goal No. 1. Recognizing that additional population and economic growth is likely, it is the goal of Ames to plan for and manage growth within the context of the community's capacity and preferences. It is the further goal of the community to manage its growth so that it is more sustainable, predictable and assures quality of life. Objectives. In managing growth, Ames seeks the following objectives: 1 .A. Ames seeks to diversify the economy and create a more regional employment and market base. While continuing to support its existing economic activities, the community seeks to broaden the range of private and public investment. 1 .B. Ames seeks to integrate its growth with an economic development strategy for the Central Iowa region. 1 .C. Ames seeks to manage a population and employment base that can be supported by the community's capacity for growth. A population base of 60,000-62,000 and an employment base of up to 34,000 is targeted within the City. Additionally, it is estimated that the population in the combined City and unincorporated Planning Area would be as much as 67,000 and the employment base could be as much as 38,000 by the year 2030. 2 Consistency of the Rezoning Proposal with Goal No. 1. Rezoning of the subject property is consistent with Goal No. 1 and the objectives for this goal in that the subject property would be an expansion of the existing ISU Research Park, which contributes to diversification of the economy and the regional employment and market base. Extension of utilities to serve this area is within the capabilities of the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and electric utilities. Goal No. 2. In preparing for the target population and employment growth, it is the goal of Ames to assure the adequate provision and availability of developable land. It is the further goal of the community to guide the character, location and compatibility of growth with the area's natural resources and rural areas. Objectives. In assuring and guiding areas for growth, Ames seeks the following objectives. 2.A. Ames seeks to provide between 3,000 and 3,500 acres of additional developable land within the present City and Planning Area by the year 2030. Since the potential demand exceeds the supply within the current corporate limits, alternative sources shall be sought by the community through limited intensification of existing areas while concentrating on the annexation and development of near areas. The use of existing and new areas should be selective rather than general. 2.B. Ames seeks to assure the availability of sufficient suitable land resources to accommodate the range of land uses that are planned to meet growth. Sufficient land resources shall be sought to eliminate market constraints. The future land use allocation indicates that an additional 225 - 275 acres are needed to support the City's Planned Industrial land use needs. Consistency of the Rezoning Proposal with Goal No. 2. Goal No. 2 states that, "...it is the goal of Ames to assure the adequate provision and availability of developable land". Rezoning of this property will contribute to the availability of land in the ISU Research Park. The rezoning of this land is in an area where the future land use map indicates Planned Industrial uses should occur. Additionally, the number of acres proposed to be rezoned is well within the projected acres as seen by the Land Use Policy Plan. Goal No. 5. It is the goal of Ames to establish a cost-effective and efficient growth pattern for development in new areas and in a limited number of existing areas for intensification. It is a further goal of the community to link the timing of development with the installation of public infrastructure including utilities, multi-model transportation system, parks and open space. 3 Objectives. In defining the growth pattern and timing of development, Ames seeks the following objectives. 5.A. Ames seeks to establish priority areas for growth in which there are adequate and available land resources and infrastructure to meet the major development requirements through the year 2030. 5.B. Ames seeks to attract public and private capital investment in the priority areas for growth on a concurrency basis (i.e. having infrastructure available at the time of development approval). Public capital improvements (e.g. trunk lines and a major street system) should be used to leverage the location of development and the availability of land. 5.C. Ames seeks the continuation of development in emerging and infill areas where there is existing public infrastructure and where capacity permits. Consistency of the Rezoning Proposal with Goal No. 5. Goal No. 5 is to, "...establish a cost-effective and efficient growth pattern for development in new areas, and ...to link the timing of development with the installation of public infrastructure including utilities...". The proposed rezoning is consistent with this goal and the objectives in that the rezoning is a logical extension of the ISU Research Park development in a priority growth area for the community with planned installation of utilities. This rezoning is part of an overall strategy of both public investment and private investment that is necessary for the continued development of the Research Park. Goal No. 9. It is the goal of Ames to promote expansion and diversification of the economy in creating a base that is more self-sufficient and that is more sustainable with regard to the environment. Objectives. In creating an economic base that is more self-sufficient and environmentally sustainable, Ames seeks the following objectives. 9.A. Ames seeks more diversified regional employment opportunities involving technology-related services and production, office centers and retail centers. 9.C. Ames seeks to expand its research and technology development through greater private, public and university coordination and cooperation. 9.D. Ames seeks economic activities that are compatible and sustainable with its environment. 4 Consistency of the Rezoning Proposal with Goal No. 9. Goal No. 9 promotes expansion and diversification of the economy. Technology-related businesses that would come from development of the subject property are consistent with the objectives of this goal. Street Infrastructure. Existing streets include: Airport Road on the north, Elwood Drive on the west and Riverside Drive on the east. A new street, South Loop Drive, is proposed to extend through the property and connect with North Loop Drive, north of Airport Road. Utilities. The utilities can be extended to serve the proposed subdivision. Water Distribution. Existing. There is an 8-inch water main that crosses to the south side of Airport Road (east of North Loop Drive), an 8-inch water main along the north side of Airport Road (west of North Loop Drive) and a 12-inch water main in Elwood Drive (north of Airport Road). An 8-inch water main will be extended south from Airport Road into the subject property, and a 12-inch water main will be extended from the Elwood Drive/Airport Road intersection to the southern limits of the property. Sanitary Sewer. Existing and Proposed. The existing sanitary sewer that will serve this property is located east of Riverside Drive and terminates at Airport Road. A new sanitary sewer trunk line will be extended by the City across the Municipal Airport property to the site. It will then be extended generally in a southwesterly direction to the limit of the property being annexed. This sewer would be 15-inches in diameter on the eastern portion of the site and 12-inches in diameter on the western portion of the site. An 8-inch sanitary sewer main will be extended within the property as part of the subdivision of the land. Storm Water Management. A storm water management plan has been devised for the site that will take the storm water to storm sewer mains installed as part of the development of the property, or to the unnamed creek that is adjacent and south of the subject property. The development of this property will require a storm water management design that will meet the established requirements of the City. Electric. This property will be served by the Ames Municipal Electric Utility. There is adequate capacity from the electric utility to serve this site. The City will extend electric distribution lines to the platted area. 5 Fire Department Response Time. The estimated fire department response time is 5.5 minutes to the intersection of Oakwood Road and Elwood Drive (on the perimeter of the subject property). Five (5) minutes is the standard the fire service uses for fire and first aid response. Access/Traffic Impact. Approval of a subdivision plat for the subject property would include access from a new street, South Loop Drive. Traffic from the subject property will access South Loop Drive, Airport Road and Elwood Drive. P-1 Plan. The property owners must submit a P-1 Plan for Phase II of the Iowa State Research Park to include the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Iowa State University Research Park. This would be an extension of the P-1 (Planned Industrial) master plan that was approved for Phase I of the development. The P-1 master plan must be approved prior to approval of the Final Plat for the Third Addition. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff believes the proposed rezoning is consistent with the LUPP Map designation and the LUPP goals and objectives. Therefore, the subject property should be rezoned to allow expansion of the Iowa State Research Park. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of September 4, 1996 and recommended that this request be approved. ALTERNATIVES: 1 . The City Council can approve the request to rezone 42.53 acres of land, generally located south of Airport Road, east of Elwood Drive and west of Riverside Drive. 2. The City Council can deny the request to rezone 42.53 acres of land, generally located south of Airport Road, east of Elwood Drive and west of Riverside Drive. 3. The City Council can approve the request to rezone 42.53 acres of land, generally located south of Airport Road, east of Elwood Drive and west of Riverside Drive, with modifications. 4. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff and/or the applicant for additional information. 6 RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that Alternative #1 be adopted. Alternative #1 is approval of the request to rezone 42.53 acres of land, generally located south of Airport Road, east of Elwood Drive and west of Riverside Drive. The property owner must understand that existing structures in the southeast corner of the property, near Riverside Drive, must be removed prior to development. Attachment h\bpo\caf\isu-r.924 7 SPENGINEERING PLUS, INC. 612 Fifth Street Ames, Iowa 50010-6005 (515)232-8553 FAX (515)233-5976 Kenneth D.Janssen, P.E.,L.S. Engineers Randy D. Lueth,ASLA Planners Craig L.Nelson, P.E. Land Surveyors Paul R.Popelka, ASLA,AICP Landscape Architects DESCRIPTIONS Annexation & Rezoning to P-I by the Iowa State University Research Park, an Iowa nonprofit corporation Parcel 1: A part of the Southwest Quarter (SW'/4), of Section 15 - T83N - R24W of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa; described as follows: "Commencing at the Northwest (NW) corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW'/4-SW%) of Section 15 - T83N - R24W of the 5th P.M., in the City of Ames, Story County, Iowa; thence S 001 04' 17" W, 120.00 feet along the west line of the SW'/<-SW% 'of said Section 15, to the Point of Beginning; thence N 890 46' 42" E, 536.67 feet along the south line of Lot Three (3), Iowa State University Research Park First Addition and that line extended West; thence N 320 37' 21" E, 142.83 feet along the southeasterly side of said Lot 3; thence N 890 46' 42" E, 1,624.08 feet; thence S 000 11' 50" W, 18.45 feet along the west line of the East 25 Rods of the NE%-SW'/4 of said Section 15; thence S 141 18' 01" E, 100.88 feet; thence S 000 42' 28" E, 237.8 feet; thence S 650 51' 59" W, 884.50 feet; thence N 891 40' 12" W, 138.50 feet; thence S 000 11' 28" W, 87.94 feet along the east line of the SW'/4-SW%; thence N 870 45' 42" W, 585.85 feet; thence S 031 05' 17" W, 414.72 feet; thence N 880 36' 45" W, 713.32 feet; thence N 000 04' 17" E, 1,048.09 feet along the west line of the SW'/4-SW 1/4, to the Point of Beginning." Parcel contains: 1,779,655 square feet or 40.8553 Acres Gross. Parcel 2: A part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE'/4-SW'/4) of Section 15 - T83N - R24W of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa; described as follows: "Commencing at the Northeast (NE) corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW'/4) of Section 15 - T83N - R24W of the 5th P.M., in the City of Ames, Story County, Iowa; thence S 001 11' 50" W, 1,000.13 feet along the east line of the NE'/4-SW'/4 of said Section 15, to the Point of Beginning; thence S 891 30' 43" W, 412.53 feet; thence S 00' 11' 50" W, 175.41 feet along the west line of the East 25 Rods of the NE'/4-SW 1/4; thence N 891 59' 20" E, 412.50 feet; thence N 000 11' 50" E, 178.85 feet along the east line of the NE'/4-SW 1/4, to the Point of Beginning." Parcel contains: 73,067 square feet or 1.6774 Acres Gross. toG 6UNOS. ^."_`boy Floo \�F1=. c a'KENNETH D. y JAip45SEN _ 8136 Kenneth D. anssen P.E., L.S. �4 Registration expires 12-31-97 August 2, 1996 ENGINEERING PLUS, Inc. EP-File #87030-13(ANNEX.DES) EXISTING ZONING INFOCAD SUBJECT AREA PreGIS MAP Prepared August 30, 1996 R-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL by the Ames Department of Planning & Housing R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-5 MOBILE HOME PARK G-1 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL P-1 PLANNED INDUSTIAL P-C PLANNED COMMERCIAL ...._.,..,,. .,: A-1 AGRICULTURAL 4 fr -600 s' R - 5 ighwa y 30 - - - - r i I - I G = 1- .c, 0 0 I I I I - . ........ ....................... R-3 Awl . .......... .. ........ R 2 .......... ........... 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