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Moved by Cross, seconded by Campbell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-448 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount
of$102,617.50.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-
DENSITY ZONE REGARDING BACK-TO-BACK TOWNHOUSE UNITS [PARTICULARLY
SECTIONS 29.201(52) AND 29.12021: The public hearing was opened by
Mayor Tedesco.
Chuck Winkleblack, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, stated that Hunziker & Associates is proposing
to create lots for single-family attached dwellings in the Suburban Residential Medium-Density
zone that are smaller than the minimum lot size currently allowed. Their layout of the lots places
units back-to-back in the same structure. Mr. Winkleblack advised that Hunziker& Associates
agrees with this proposed ordinance amendment with one modification: the ten units/acre for
attached townhouses needs to be modified down; the median is six units/acre. Mr. Schainker
stated that he felt this may have been an oversight. He suggested that the City Council refer this
issue back to staff for their recommendation. City Attorney John Klaus informed the Council that
if a modification were made to the proposed ordinance, the process would need to start over; it
would have to be heard again by the Planning and Zoning Commission and notice of public
hearing would need to be published.
Council Member Quirmbach pointed out that it is currently possible to construct this type of
housing through approval of a Planned Residential Development(PRD) by the City Council; he
does not see a reason to pass an ordinance amendment. City Planner Ray Anderson explained that
there is more flexibility in a PRD as the City Council could adjust the setbacks, minimum lot size,
and have input on design issues. He said that with this proposed ordinance amendment, the plans
could be administratively approved. Mr. Anderson further advised that if this ordinance
amendment is approved, it would allow "back-to-back" single-family attached dwellings in the
Suburban Residential Medium Density zoning district by right, rather than only if a Planned
Residential Development is approved by the City Council.
The Mayor closed the hearing after no one else wished to speak.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to refer this matter back to staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON S. 2ND STREET PAVING PROGRAM AND KINGSBURY PAVING
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT: Letters objecting to this assessment were received by Jerry Minear,
2983 South Dakota Avenue, Ames, the owner of 130 High; and Michael Lange, 1608 Reagan
Drive, Ames, the owner of 214 and 220 SE 2nd Street. The Mayor opened the hearing.
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