HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Council Action Form dated May 23, 2006 f
ITEM #:
DATE: MaV 23, 2006
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REZONING OF PROPERTY IN NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
FROM "FS-RM" (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY) TO
"FS-RL" (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY)
BACKGROUND:
Applicant: Uthe Development Co., LLC
Owner: Uthe Development Co., LLC
Request: Rezone property from "FS-RM" (Suburban Residential Medium Density) to
"FS" (Suburban Residential Low Density)
Location: Former street right-of-way for Harrison Road east of the intersection of
Stange Road and Harrison Road.
Size: 2.85 Acres
History/Proposal. The land proposed for rezoning is a section of the Northridge Heights
Subdivision that was previously planned as an extension of Harrison Road to the east
property line of the subdivision. Existing zoning north of the centerline of the right-of-way
for Harrison Road is "FS-RL." Zoning south of the centerline is presently "FS-RM." Plans
for the extension of Harrison Road were changed with the recent adoption of the
Transportation Plan in which it was decided that Harrison Road would not cross the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way into the Bloomington Heights West Subdivision. The
developer is responding to this change in plans by proposing additional lots for the
construction of single-family detached homes on land that is no longer planned as
right-of-way for Harrison Road. To plat the lots for single-family homes, on land formerly
planned as the southern one-half of Harrison Road right-of-way, the developer is now
requesting rezoning from "FS-FM"to "FS-RL." Approximately nine and one-half lots will be
platted (as shown on the Preliminary Plat) on the land proposed for rezoning.
Land Use. The land proposed for rezoning and the surrounding land is not yet developed
for residential land use. The property is presently used as agricultural crop land.
Zoning. The request represents moving the "FS-RM"zoning boundary to the southeast for
a distance of approximately 150 feet. The majority of lots proposed on land to be rezoned
will have a lot depth of approximately 120 feet. The rezoning to "FS-RL" is consistent with
the zoning for all other single-family detached houses in the Northridge Heights
Subdivision.
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Goals and Policies. The change in the zoning boundary
does not significantly change the designation of uses shown on the Master Plan for
Northridge Heights Subdivision. These changes are in conformance with the density
requirement of 3.75 for the FS-RL zoned area as outlined in the City's Zoning Ordinance
(Table 29.1202(6)). Furthermore, the proposed changes are consistent with the location
and density goals stated in the City's Land Use Policy Plan.
Utilities and Infrastructure: Utilities are adequate to serve single-family homes on the
land proposed for rezoning.
Access/Streets. The land proposed for rezoning will be served with a new extension of
Harrison Road that will not extend to the east boundary of the subdivision
Fire/Emergency Response. The subject area is located beyond the City's response time
goal of five minutes.
STIPULATIONS:
The following stipulations should be placed on the approval of the proposed rezoning for
the 2.85 parcel in Northridge Heights Subdivision to assure that it will be developed
consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and other
adopted plans and policies of the City of Ames.
1. That the revised Master Plan be approved to be consistent with the proposed
rezoning.
2. That the revised Preliminary Plat be approved to be consistent with the revised
Master Plan and rezoning.
Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission. With a vote of 5-0, the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval at its meeting of May 17, 2006
with the stipulations listed above.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the rezoning of 2.85 acres of land in Northridge
Heights Subdivision from "FS-RM" (Suburban Residential Medium Density) to
"FS-RL" (Suburban Residential Low Density) with the stipulations listed above.
2. The City Council can deny the rezoning of 2.85 acres of land in Northridge Heights
Subdivision from "FS-RM" (Suburban Residential Medium Density) to "FS-RL"
(Suburban Residential Low Density).
3. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff and/or the
applicant for additional information.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Alternative#1 be adopted.This is a
recommendation to rezone 2.85 acres of land in Northridge Heights Subdivision from
"FS-RM" (Suburban Residential Medium Density) to "FS-RL" (Suburban Residential Low
Density) with the stipulations listed above.
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