HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Preliminary Plat for The Pointe Subdivision RESOLUTION NO. 01-481
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR THE POINTE SUBDIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the developer is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for The Pointe
Subdivision, including approximately 22.64 acres of land (Parcel "J") generally located south of
Hallett's Quarry(Parcel"H"),east of the Stone Brooke Subdivision,west of Dawes Drive,and north
of Adams Street; and,
WHEREAS, the developer is proposing to subdivide the subject property into 44 suburban
residential single-family lots,ranging in size from 10,650 to 53,478 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, in addition, the developer has submitted requests to annex the land area
included within the boundaries of the Preliminary Plat and to rezone the subject property from R-1
(Single-Family Residential) in Story County to FS-RL(Suburban Residential Low-Density) in the
City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the City's Land Use Policy Plan(LUPP)Map designates the future land use of
the subject area as "Village/Suburban Residential," which is consistent with the proposal for
annexation, rezoning, and development of the area as low-density residential with single-family
detached structures; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant's Preliminary Plat designates preservation easement areas for the
existing wooded resources,steep topographic features,and storm water protection areas on the site;
and,
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of
October 17, 2001, and approval was recommended with the following stipulations:
1. The developer is responsible for the cost of extending and constructing all water,
sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities, as well as all streets, sidewalks, and other
public improvements in the proposed Subdivision.
2. The developer is required to install and dedicate all public improvements prior to
approval of the Final Plat or execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the
completion of all public improvements and provide security in the form of an
Improvement Guarantee, as set forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code.
3. The developer of the proposed right-of-way extension for Adams Street is
responsible for the installation and dedication to the City of Ames of all public
infrastructure improvements, including the street, water, sanitary sewer, and storm
sewer mains, sidewalks, and street trees prior to, or at the time of, approval of the
Final Plat for The Pointe Subdivision, or to execute an Improvement Agreement to
guarantee the completion of all public improvements and provide security in the form
of an Improvement Guarantee,as set forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code.
4. The silt fence must be placed on the contour to control sheet flow of storm water.
5. On-street parking is restricted, as shown on the Preliminary Plat for The Pointe
Subdivision.
6. The City Council must approve a waiver of the requirement that the block length not
exceed 1320 feet,as per Section 23.401(2)of the Municipal Code,prior to approval
of the Preliminary Plat.
7. The Conservation and Preservation Easement must be signed by the developer prior
to approval of the Final Plat.
8. Approval of the Preliminary Plat is conditional upon City Council approval of the
annexation of the subject property and rezoning from R-1 (Single-Family
Residential) in Story County to FS-RL (Suburban Residential Low-Density) in the
City of Ames.
9. The boundary of the Conservation Easement will be changed, on the Final Plat, for
Lots 28 and 29 to allow space for the construction of gazebos and decks on those lots
outside of the Conservation Easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Preliminary Plat for The Point Subdivision is hereby approved with the above-named
stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of October, 2001.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Campbell
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of October, 2001.