HomeMy WebLinkAboutA009 - Council Action form dated August 8, 2000 ITEM #: 41;0
DATE: 08/08/00
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: MOTION TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF THE FERGUSON
SUBDIVISION AND PAULSEN PROPERTY FROM "AGRICULTURAL" TO
"RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY".
ACTION FORM SUMMARY: On July 11, 2000, City Council took action to annex land
in the Southwest Growth Area known as the "Ferguson Annexation Area". Through
annexation procedure, the area was zoned Agricultural. Staff is recommending that the
Ferguson Subdivision and the Paulsen property be rezoned to Residential Low Density.
Approval of this rezoning is recommended by staff.
BACKGROUND:
On July 11, 2000, an area known as the Ferguson Annexation Area (located in the
Southwest Growth Corridor) was annexed into the City of Ames. Through the
annexation process, no zoning was requested for the area. Therefore, under rezoning
procedure as it relates to annexation, this area was zoned Agricultural.
An agricultural zone designation has made the Ferguson Subdivision, a single-family
residential subdivision, and a parcel of property on the northwest corner of State
Avenue and Dartmoor Lane, non-conforming. In addition, an agricultural zone
designation for these residential properties is inconsistent with the Land Use Policy
Plan. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Ferguson Subdivision and the Paulsen
property (northwest corner of State Avenue and Dartmoor Road) be rezoned to
Residential Low Density, a zoning designation for these properties that will be in
accordance with the Land Use Policy Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Zoning. The subject properties are currently zoned Agricultural. (When land is annexed
into the City of Ames and no zone designation is requested, it will automatically be
given an agricultural zoning designation.)
The residential uses in the Ferguson Subdivision and the parcel of land owned by
Paulsen are deemed non-conforming uses. Therefore, staff is recommending a zoning
change as follows:
• 6.28 gross acres of land known as the Ferguson Subdivision from A (Agricultural,
City of Ames) to RL (Residential Low Density, City of Ames);
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• 3.86 gross acres of land located on the northwest corner of Dartmoor Road and
State Avenue from A (Agricultural, City of Ames) to RL (Residential Low Density,
City of Ames). Even with this recommended zone designation, this property will
remain non-conforming due to the current use, which is a three (3) unit
residential structure.
(See map titled "Rezoning Map'I
Utilities.
Water. At the present, municipal water infrastructure has not been extended to
these properties. To serve the Ferguson Subdivision and the Paulsen property,
the City will extend a 12-inch water main from the end of the existing water main
on State Avenue. This water main extension will accommodate future
development west of the Ferguson Subdivision for future annexations in the
Southwest Growth Priority Area.
Sanitary Sewer. Municipal sanitary sewer infrastructure will be extended to
these properties. Presently, the Ferguson Subdivision utilizes failing septic
systems in an attempt to treat their waste water. To correct this problem and
provide adequate serdicEDs, the City will extend an 18-inch sanitary sewer main
into the southern ravine (south of the Ferguson Subdivision). This will follow a
route to accommodate the subdivision and the Paulsen property, and future
growth west of the Ferguson Subdivision in the Southwest Growth Priority Area.
An 8-inch sanitary sewer main would be extended from the 18-inch main to serve
the Ferguson Subdivision.
Street Access/Traffic Impact. Access to the subject properties is from Dartmoor Road,
Dartmoor Drive, and Dartmoor Lane. Presently all three roads are gravel and would be
paved at some future date, to be determined by the City, or at the time the adjacent
property owners petition the City to construct the street improvements.
Fire and Police Department Response Time and Services. The City of Ames'
estimated emergency responsE! time is 4.56 minutes to the intersection of Dartmoor
Road and State Avenue. These properties fall within the City of Ames' response time
goal.
Currently, the City of Ames Police Department patrols State Avenue to Zumwalt Station
Road. Dartmoor Road is presently an access route to South Dakota for patrol vehicles
and police patrols. These properties have a marginal impact on Police Department
resources.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Rezoning the Ferguson Subdivision and the Paulsen property is consistent with the
LUPP. In addition, it will allow for further residential intensification or densities in
Ferguson Subdivision and the potential for future single family residential development
on the Paulsen property. Rezoning these subject areas is strongly recommended by
staff.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE 13LANNING & ZONING COMMISSION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of July 19,
2000 and approval of this rezoning proposal was recommended.
ALTERNATIVES.-
1. The City Council can approve the rezoning of the Ferguson Subdivision and
Paulsen property from Agricultural to Residential Low Density.
2. The City Council can cleny the rezoning of the Ferguson Subdivision and
Paulsen property from Agricultural to Residential Low Density.
3. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff and/or
the applicant for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Alternative #1 be adopted. Alternative #1 is an approval of the
request of the rezoning of the Ferguson Subdivision and Paulsen property from
Agricultural to Residential Low Density.
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John R.Klaus City Attorney,515 Clark Avenue,Ames,Iowa 50010 (515)239-5146
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA,PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 29.301
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA;
CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
AND SHOWN ON SAID MAP AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 29.1506
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa;
Section 1: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames,Iowa,provided for in Section 29.301 of
the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is amended by changing the boundaries of the districts
established and shown on said Map in the manner authorized by Section 291506 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows: That the real estate generally located on Northwest Corner of State
Avenue and Dartmoor Road is rezoned from A(Agricultural)to RL (Residential Low Density).
Property Description: Commencing at the SW corner of Lot 10, Christensen's Subd. In Sec. 16, T83N
R24W of the 5'.P.M.,Iowa;thence S16°47'E 192.9 ft.;thence S8°30'E 102.0 ft.to the point of beginning:
thence N38'48'W 458.0 ft.; thence S5°46'W 128.3 ft.; thence S1°24'E 227.3 ft.; thence N88°34'W
140.3ft.;thence S0005'E 244.6 ft. to the centerline of the local road; thence S84°54'E 401.4 ft. along said
road; thence N26°39'E 80.7 ft. to the NW corner of Lot 12 of said Christensen's Subd.; thence N7°49E
100.5 ft.; thence N8°30'W 104.3 ft. to the point of beginning.
And the real estate generally located South of Dartmoor Road, on Dartmoor Drive and Dartmoor Lane,is
rezoned from A(Agricultural)to RL(Residential Low Density).
Property Description: Lots 1,2,3A5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and existing public right of way, all in the Ferguson
Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 83 North, Range 24 West of the 51h P.M.,
Story County, Iowa, Containing 7.42 acres.
Section 2: All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
Section 3: This ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication as
provided by law.
ADOPTED THIS day of ,2000.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor