HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revised Preliminary Plat for Sunset Ridge Subdivision RESOLUTION NO. 12-571
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUNSET RIDGE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the item deals with a proposal to revise the Preliminary Plat and Master Plan
for Sunset Ridge Subdivision, originally approved by the City Council on June 8, 2004, and later
amended on October 24, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, Sunset Ridge Subdivision is a residential development of approximately 106
acres, and is configured to allow for single-family detached homes, and commercial development
along the south border of the development abutting Lincoln Way; and,
WHEREAS,concurrent with the Preliminary Plat amendment in 2006,the City Council also
approved a reduction in the total area of CVCN Convenience Commercial zoned land and rezoned
a portion of the property from HR to FS-RL Suburban Low-Density Residential for the property;
and,
WHEREAS,the land use and zoning will continue as it is currently designated,with CVCN
along Lincoln Way and FS-RL as intended for single-family detached homes; and,
WHEREAS, four plats have been finalized consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat,
which includes a total of 103 single-family detached residential lots, two lots for commercial
development, 15 outlots designated for public utility, and storm sewer and surface water flowage
easements; and,
WHEREAS, based on the submitted revised Preliminary Plat and Master Plan, the
development at completion will encompass a total of 235 residential units,two commercial lots,and
19.37 acres of open space; and,
WHEREAS,the Preliminary Plat and Master Plan amendments include the addition of four
lots for the construction of single-family detached residential dwellings, and the applicant is
proposing to shift Westfield Road south to allow for a row of single-family lots on the north side of
Westfield,remove Glenwood Street and Bedford Avenue,extend Ellstone and Wilder Avenue to the
north boundary of the subdivision, to end Allerton Drive at Wilder Avenue, and to extend
Springbrook Drive across Westfield Road into a cul-de-sac at Springbrook Circle; and,
WHEREAS,based upon findings and conclusions,and subject to approval of a Supplemental
Development Agreement,the Council can approve the revised Preliminary Plat and Master Plan for
Sunset Ridge Subdivision, subject to the following conditions: a) all easement documents be
submitted and reviewed prior to Final Plat approval for Sunset Ridge Subdivision; and, b) the
Preliminary Plat and Master Plan be revised to indicate the details for the installation of the eight-
foot shared-use path along the west side of Wilder Avenue to the north boundary of the Sunset Ridge
Subdivision,making note on the plan that if the park is not approved,the path could continue north
of Outlot P as a standard four-foot sidewalk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the revised Preliminary Plat for Sunset Ridge is hereby approved,subject to the aforementioned
conditions.
ADOPTED THIS 23'day of October, 2012.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of October, 2012.