HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - RFPs for development of property at 24th and Hoover RESOLUTION NO.01-252
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CITY-OWNED LOT AT THE CORNER OF
24TH AND HOOVER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,at the April 10,2001,City Council meeting,City staff suggested that consideration be given to disposing
of the City-owned property at the corner of 24th and Hoover for affordable housing purposes;and,
WHEREAS, before moving ahead with this initiative, the City Council directed staff to meet with the neighboring
property owners to solicit their input; and,
WHEREAS, after meeting with the neighbors, staff spent time reviewing the concerns and comments offered by the
neighbors,considering the future use of this property in connection with the City's Land Use Policy Plan,reviewing the covenants
for the Parkview Heights Subdivision,and revisiting the overall affordable housing needs of the City;and,
WHEREAS,staff is proposing that the developer/builder would have to meet minimum construction requirements,as
follows:
.Construction of no more than three houses on the entire parcel.
•A developer/builder could propose to develop one or all three lots.
-All design and materials shall comply with the City of Ames Building/Zoning Codes and shall be compatible
with the existing homes in the Parkview Heights Subdivision.
•Minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet.
-Minimum house size to contain finished square footage of ground-floor living area(not including garages)
as follows:
-Single story 1,000 square feet
-Split level 900 square feet
-Two story 720 square feet
-All homes to include basements.
-All homes to include, as a minimum, a one-car attached garage.
WHEREAS,in order to facilitate the affordable housing objectives of the City,two housing tracks are being recommended:
(1)affordable housing for low-and/or moderate-income persons and(2)market-priced housing;and,
WHEREAS,if the developer/builder opts for the affordable housing track,the City should require a"recapture provision"
in the purchase agreement so that the City is reimbursed for the value of the land should the homeowner choose to sell the
property within a certain time frame.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the City Council agrees with
the minimum guidelines,the two housing tracks,and the recapture concept and hereby authorizes City staff to proceed with the
solicitation of proposals to develop the property at 24th and Hoover.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of June,2001.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Campbell
Seconded by: Quirmbach
Voting aye: Campbell,Goodhue,Hoffman,Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None
Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of June,2001.