HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Somerset Garden Apartments RESOLUTION NO. 99-214
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT(PUD)
FOR SOMERSET GARDEN APARTMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the developers are requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development(PUD)plan for a portion of the
garden apartments that were designated in the overall PUD concept plan approved for the Somerset Subdivision;and,
WHEREAS,this PUD plan request includes the garden apartment sites located in Blocks 1 and 2 of the revised CDP
for Somerset Subdivision;and,
WHEREAS,the PUD plan involves the construction of 243 garden apartment dwelling units located in multiple-family
structures that range in size from eight dwelling units to 44 dwelling units;and,
WHEREAS,this proposed garden apartment PUD plan is consistent with the PUD master plan for Somerset Subdivision
and with the intent for a PUD development and design standards for a PUD plan;and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of May 19, 1999, and
recommended approval with the following stipulations:
1. That the revised CDP for Somerset Subdivision be approved by City Council.
2. That all buildings and structures be consistent with the representations for the garden apartment lots on the
site plan,the attached architectural elevations,and the Garden Apartment Guidelines,and by this reference,
the overall Somerset Architectural Guidelines and/or the Somerset reference manual.
3. That cross easements be provided to allow for vehicular and pedestrian cross movements among the lots within
the Garden Apartment PUD and with the affected adjacent lots in the commercial area and the village
apartment area. Such cross easements shall be filed with the Final Plat. Also,there shall be cross easements
for drainage among the lots in each of the blocks.
4. That Homeowners' Association documents shall be filed with the Final Plat. Such documents shall be
consistent with the responsibilities for garden apartments,as established in the Zoning Change Agreement.
In addition,the ownership and maintenance of the clubhouse and recreational facilities on Outlot HH shall be
established as the responsibility of the Homeowners' Association. Access for all residents of the garden
apartments to these facilities shall be guaranteed in these documents.The Homeowners'Association shall own
the storm sewers.
5. That a lighting plan for the apartment buildings,garages,and recreational area shall be submitted for approval
by City staff prior to issuance of building permits.
6. No building permits shall be issued for buildings B-6 and B-7b on Lot 2 of Block 1,and building B-8 on Lot
3,Block 1,until all infrastructure and street improvements have been installed and accepted by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Planned Unit
Development(PUD)Plan for Somerset Garden Apartments is hereby approved with the foregoing six stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of June, 1999.
/TJ , "R'__4 /'
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk d e sco,Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Hoffinan
Voting aye: Campbell,Cross,Hoffinan,Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Parks
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of June, 1999.