HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Commission Action Form dated August 19, 2015 ITEM #: 6
DATE: 08-19-15
COMMISSION ACTION FORM
REQUEST: Rezone from Planned Industrial (PI) to Research Park Innovation District
(RI) with a Master Plan for properties in the ISU Research Park Phase III
Subdivision
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Iowa State University Research Park, represented by Nathan Easter, is requesting
rezoning of land in the ISU Research Park Phase III from Planned Industrial (PI) to
Research Park Innovation District (RI), with a Master Plan, (see Attachment A —
Location Map. The RI zoning district is new zoning district specifically tailored to the
needs of the Research Park and its Phase III expansion area. The Master Plan
complies with the purpose of the RI to establish industrial employment areas as well as
a supportive commercial HUB Activity Area.
The subject properties proposed for rezoning with a Master Plan (Attachment D) include
a total of 187.93 acres. The Master Plan includes 26 acres of commercial, 83 acres of
industrial, and 55 acres of open space. The site is bounded by University Boulevard on
the west and South Riverside Drive on the east, with Worle Creek on the north and the
Ames corporate limits on the south. The properties are currently vacant, but are
planned for a combination of commercial and industrial development. The Land Use
Policy Plan Future Land Use Map designates use of the land as Planned Industrial.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend that the City Council
approve the Master Plan and request for rezoning of the subject properties from
Planned Industrial (PI) to Research Park Innovation District (RI), based upon staff's
analysis as found in the addendum.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend that the City Council deny
the Master Plan and request for rezoning of the subject properties from Planned
Industrial (PI) to Research Park Innovation District (RI), if the Commission finds that
the City's regulations and policies are not met.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission can defer action on this request and refer it
back to City staff and/or the applicant for additional information.
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