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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.