HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to LUPP regarding minimum density RESOLUTION NO. 06-480
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAND USE POLICY PLAN (LUPP)
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM DENSITY TO BE
ACHIEVED BY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
ATTACHED AND DETACHED USES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on July 25,2006,the City Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the
Land Use Policy Plan to change the minimum allowed density for Suburban Residential single-family
attached and detached uses from 3.4 dwelling units per net acre to 3.75 dwelling units per net acre;
and,
WHEREAS,the desire expressed by the City Council was that the minimum density allowed
by the LUPP and by Table 29.1202(6) in the Municipal Code be consistent; and,
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2004,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 04-146, approving
amendments to the LUPP recommended in the 1998-2002 Land Use Policy Plan Evaluation Report
for the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS, one of the amendments in that Resolution changed the minimum density for
Suburban Residential single-family attached and detached uses from 3.75 dwelling units/net acre to
3.4 dwelling units/net acre; and,
WHEREAS, in actions involving administration of provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, it is
always preferable to have the LUPP and the Zoning Ordinance,which implements policies from the
Plan, be consistent; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed amendment to the LUPP would change the text in the"New Lands
Policy Options"portion of the LUPP; and,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) amendment to change the minimum density to be achieved by
Suburban Residential single-family attached and detached uses from 3.4 dwelling units/net acre to 3.75
dwelling units/net acre is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28"'day of November, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Ma r
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: Larson Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28'day of November, 2006.