HomeMy WebLinkAboutA006 - Resolution No. 22-241 adopted May 10, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 22-241
RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AGREEMENT FOR 3210 CEDAR LANE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Ansley development is owned by Burgason Enterprises,LLC, and they are
proposing to rezone and develop four parcels totaling 58.7 acres at the end of Cedar Lane on the
south edge of Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the site is accessed from Cedar Lane,Aurora Avenue,and the future extension
of Lunetta Drive; and,
WHEREAS,a Story County greenway and bike trail is located along the east side of the site
and the proposed development will include approximately 170 dwelling units,open space amenities,
and a small neighborhood commercial area; and,
WHEREAS, the property was annexed on July 9, 2019, and is subject to a Pre-Annexation
Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the owner agreed to buy-out the rural water provider (Xenia) at the time of
development and the developer will be responsible for extending water and sewer service to the site;
and,
WHEREAS, the subject site has a Residential Neighborhood 3 (RN-3) designation in the
Ames Plan 2040, and the RN-3 permits either low-density single-family zoning or medium-density
zoning; and,
WHEREAS,the owner is requesting a rezoning from"A"Agricultural to"FS-RL"Floating
Suburban-Residential Low Density with a"PUD" Planned Unit Development Overlay in order to
pursue development of a residential subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, a Master Plan accompanies the rezoning request to identify the range of uses
and layout of the site in connection with the requirements of the PUD Overlay, and at the time of
approval of the PUD there is a Zoning Agreement required for administration of the Master Plan and
PUD; and,
WHEREAS,the developer intends for the Ansley development to be a mix of housing types:
traditional detached, single-family homes on smaller lots, referred to as "cottage court homes;"
clustered about short, shared driveways; and townhomes clustered on several lots; and,
WHEREAS, dispersed throughout the site are common open spaces and storm water
management area, which are designated to be integral to the project character; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Agreement stipulated that the property owner will:
1. Initiate the buyout of Xenia Water Service Territory with completion of the territory
transfer prior to Preliminary Plat approval.
2. Include with the Preliminary Plat application improvement plans for Cedar Lane
improvements by the developer that include dedication of right-of-way, sidewalks,
and street paving from the north edge of the site to the south edge of the site,
including offsite between the two proposed street connections to Cedar Lane.
3. Not develop the property until such a time as the City of Ames has approved a
Subdivision Plat for the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Zoning Agreement for 3210 Cedar Lane is hereby approved, with the above noted
stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Ot" day of May, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10'day of May, 2022.