HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Council Action Form dated December 17, 2013 ITEM # 20b
DATE: 12-17-13
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PLAT OF SURVEY FOR 3910 MARICOPA DRIVE
BACKGROUND:
Application for a proposed plat of survey has been submitted for:
❑ Conveyance parcel (per Section 23.307)
® Boundary line adjustment (per Section 23.309)
❑ Re-plat to correct error (per Section 23.311)
❑ Auditor's plat (per Code of Iowa Section 354.15)
The site is located at:
Owner: Fountainview Property Owners Association
Street Address: 3910 Maricopa Drive
Assessor's Parcel #: 09171 10000
Legal Description: Outlot B of Fountainview Subdivision to the City of
Ames.
This plat of survey converts the existing platted outlot, which is unbuildable, into a
platted parcel to allow the construction of three 8-unit apartments. The property
lines are not changed for the site, just its status as an outlot within the subdivision.
Under a separate action, the City Council will be asked to vacate an open space easement
and a storm water flowage easement to facilitate multi-family development on this same
site. The storm water flowage easement will be redefined with the approval of approval of
a minor site plan. A copy of the proposed plat of survey is attached for Council
consideration. (See Attachment B, Proposed Plat of Survey)
Pursuant to Section 23.308(4)(c), a preliminary decision of approval for the proposed plat
or survey has been rendered by the Planning & Housing Department that the proposed
lots meet zoning standards, e.g. lot area, width, depth and access.
The preliminary decision of approval requires all public improvements associated with and
required for the proposed plat of survey be:
❑ Installed prior to creation and recordation of the official plat of survey and
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prior to issuance of zoning or building permits.
❑ Delayed, subject to an improvement guarantee as described in Section
23.409.
® Not Applicable.
Under Section 23.308(5), the Council renders a final decision of approval if the Council
agrees with the Planning & Housing Director's preliminary decision.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . The City Council can adopt the resolution approving the proposed plat of survey.
2. The City Council can deny the proposed plat of survey if the City Council finds that the
requirements for plats of survey as described in Section 23.308 have not been
satisfied.
3. The City Council can refer this back to staff and/or the owner for additional information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Planning & Housing Department has determined that the proposed plat of survey
satisfies all code requirements and has rendered a preliminary decision to approve the
proposed plat of survey. At the time of original approval of the Fountains Subdivision there
was no condition of approval and agreement required preserving this outlot as open space.
The drainage issues will be accommodated at the time of development and a blanket
easement across the property in unnecessary. Approval of the plat of survey will allow for
the construction of three 8-unit apartments which staff is currently reviewing.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept
Alternative #1, thereby adopting the resolution approving the proposed plat of
survey.
Approval of the resolution will allow the applicant to prepare the official plat of survey, and
the Planning & Housing Director to review and sign the plat of survey confirming that it fully
conforms to all conditions of approval. Once signed by the Planning & Housing Director,
the prepared plat of survey may then be signed by the surveyor, making it the official plat
of survey, which may then be recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
It should be noted that the official plat of survey is not recognized as a binding plat of
survey for permitting purposes until a copy of the signed and recorded plat of survey is
filed with the Ames City Clerk's office and a digital image in Adobe PDF format has been
submitted to the Planning & Housing Department.
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