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Home My WebLink AboutA003 - Council Action Form dated June 8, 2004 ITEM # DATE 06/08/04 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE PROPOSED MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AND NORTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 30 BACKGROUND: Applicant Request. The subject area under consideration is generally located south of the proposed middle school site, south of Mortensen Road, east of Maricopa Drive, west of the ISU Dairy Farm and Iowa State University Agricultural Research Facilities, north of U.S. Highway 30, and entirely within the Southwest Growth Priority Area. The subject area encompasses approximately 53 acres. (See map titled "Location") This is a request to change the zoning designation of the subject property from Agricultural (A) to Residential High Density (RH) on approximately the west 2/3 of the subject area (38.88-gross acres), and Residential Medium Density (RM) on the remaining portion (15.36-gross acres). (See map titled "Existing Zoning" and "Rezoning Map— Fountainview Subdivision") On March 2, 2004, City Council amended the Land Use Policy Plan to provide for a combination of housing types within the subject area. Council changed the Land Use Policy Plan Map (LUPP) designation for the subject property from "Government/Airport" to the designation of"High-Density Residential"and "Medium-Density Residential". This rezoning request is consistent with City Council's action. (See map titled "LUPP Map") Action to approve the rezoning would provide the developer with the opportunity to provide additional housing to the Ames market in three major market types — single-family, single family-attached, and multi-family. The maximum number of housing units the proposed zoning can support under law is approximately 1,456 dwelling units; though given recent development trends, the number of units would most likely fall within the range of half this number. The total number of housing units for the entire community was estimated at 18,500 in 1995. The LUPP states the required number of units for 2030 is 25,900 (p. 18). This rezoning request could potentially allow for residential land uses that could provide up to 5.6% of the City's total 2030 unit projection estimate. The following table is an analysis of the subject area in terms of its relationship to adjacent land uses, existing zoning, and LUPP Map designations. It also indicates the subject property's proximity to land that falls under Story County's jurisdiction. Jurisdiction, Land Use, Zoning, LUPP Designation NORTHWEST NORTH NORTHEAST Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Land Use: Multi-Family Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Proposed Development Middle School Middle School/City Aquatic Center Existing Residential Low Existing Government/ Existing Government/ Zoning: Density Zoning: Airport (S-GA) Zoning: Airport (S-GA) (RL)/Planned Residence District PRD LUPP Low Density LUPP Government/ LUPP Government/ Designation: Residential Designation: Airport Designation: Airport WEST SUBJECT AREA EAST Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Land Use: Multiple Family Land Use: Vacant Land Use: ISU Agricultural Residential Agricultural Research Fields Development Land Existing Residential Existing Agricultural (A) Existing Government/ Zoning: High Density Zoning: Zoning: Airport(S-GA) RH . LUPP High-Density LUPP High Density LUPP Government/ Designation: Residential Designation: Residential Designation: Airport (West 2/3) Medium Density Residential East 1/3 SOUTHWEST SOUTH SOUTHEAST Jurisdiction: Story County Jurisdiction: Story County Jurisdiction: Ames Land Use: US Highway 30 Land Use: US Highway 30 Land Use: US Highway 30 ISU Agricultural ISU Agricultural ISU Agricultural Research Research Fields Research Fields Fields Existing Agricultural Existing Agricultural Existing Government/ Zoning: (A-1) Zoning: (A-1) Zoning: Airport (S-GA) LUPP Government/ LUPP Government/ LUPP Government/ Designation: Airport Designation: Airport Designation: Airport 2 The following table is a description of the infrastructure and facilities that serve the subject area: Infrastructure and Facilities Transportation Primary arterial access to the subject area will be from Mortensen Road. Access to the subject area will be further enhanced once a drive is extended from Mortensen Road to Maricopa Drive. Pedestrian Access According to the Transportation Plan, a bike path will be located along Mortensen Road. This will provide for alternative modes of transportation to and from the subject area. Sanitary Sewer A 12-inch main must be extended from a 16-inch main that runs along the northern side of College Creek to the subject property. This main extension will bisect the middle school property to the north of the subject area. Once the main is extended through the school property, the City will maintain sufficient capacity to serve future development of the subject area. Water The City maintains sufficient capacity to serve this area. A 16- inch water main is located in Mortensen Road. In addition, to the west of the subject area, an 8-inch water main is located within Maricopa Drive — this main will extend through the subject area and loop back to the main in Mortensen Road. Storm Sewer Storm water run-off within the property will be collected and controlled through a system of surface drainage, subsurface sewers, and storm water detention areas as required. The rate of storm water run-off will not be increased above the pre-development level of run-off. Staff will review a storm water plan during the subdivision and zoning permit application processes. Storm water quality improvements, such as riparian buffers, will need to be designed into the storm water management system to insure the maintenance of water quality in College Creek. Electric The subject area falls within the City of Ames Electric Service Boundary. It can be adequately served by Ames electric infrastructure and services. 3 The following table is a description of the essential community services that apply to the subject area: Essential Community Services Fire/EMS The City's fire response time goal is based on a fire response time of five (5) minutes for 85% of the land area in the city. The subject area falls into the area within a 5-minute response time Ambulance Mary Greeley will supply ambulance services to the subject property. Police The subject area falls within an existing patrol area. Additional units within the subject area will increase service demands. Land Use Policy Plan. The following is an analysis of the goals and policies of the LUPP considered most relevant to the rezoning request: • The area will accommodate residential growth in the City's Southwest Growth Priority Area. (Goal 1, LUPP, P. 23) • The subject property is within the watershed of an important environmental resource, College Creek. Staff believes that future development on the site can occur in a manner that is well balanced with the creek. Residential development will provide for proper storm water mitigation practices, such as on-site water quantity detention, on-site water quality improving retention facilities, and riparian buffers in order to address negative impacts of storm water run-off. (Goal 2, LUPP, P.24) • The LUPP and the Phase II Annexation Study highlight the subject area as a high priority area for residential growth. Since the subject area is directly adjacent to urban infrastructure, residential development on the site will allow for greater connectivity and more efficient use of the community's existing capital assets. Future residential development within the subject area should be considered as orderly and efficient. (Goal 5, LUPP, P. 27). • New residential housing in this area would increase the supply and provide for a wider range of housing choices. (Goal 6, LUPP, P.28) RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning request at their meeting of May 19, 2004. Vote on Motion: 5-2. 4 ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can approve the request to rezone the subject area from Agricultural (A) to Residential High Density (RH) and Residential Medium Density (RM). 2. The City Council can deny the request to rezone the subject area from Agricultural (A) to Residential High Density (RH) and Residential Medium Density (RM). 3. The City Council can modify the applicant's request and make an alternative recommendation to City Council. 4. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff and/or the applicant for additional information. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: A Land Use Policy Plan change to Residential High Density is consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the Land Use Policy Plan. It will provide for orderly and efficient growth. It will allow for a mix of residential land uses similar to the existing land uses in the general area. Therefore, it is recommended that Alternative #1 be adopted, thereby approving the request to change the current land use designation on the Future Land Use Map of the Land Use Policy Plan from "University-Affiliated" to "Residential High Density". Attachments 5 a ✓� yr rr +:a - � - m;a.- oma' Low Density y ✓ ,ra Residential � '� °��° Greenway d �� F5 � SP' �� 9 3 1 -�-� STEINBECK ST y "1 2 Low-Density o qp � �. 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