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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of subdivision regulations for Ames Golf and Country Club RESOLUTION NO. 14-280 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR AMES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,the Ames Golf and Country Club at 5752 George Washington Carver is located in the area of the Ames Urban Fringe Plan(AUF) identified as Rural Transitional Residential and within the Watershed Protection Area of Ada Hayden Heritage Park; and, WHEREAS, it also lies within the Allowable North Growth Area of the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP); Bella Homes, LLC, as developer for the Ames Golf and Country Club, is proposing a residential development along the north and west perimeter of the golf course on approximately 20 acres of its 155-acre property; and, WHEREAS,a representative of the Ames Golf&Country Club(AGCC)requested removal of the site from North Growth Area of the LUPP and to allow for waiver of infrastructure requirements and subdivision regulations; and, WHEREAS, at the January 14, 2014, meeting, the City Council clarified the ability of this project to move forward with an application as a Rural Transitional Residential subdivision without having to amend the Land Use Policy Plan North Growth Area designation; and, WHEREAS,rural subdivisions are subject to municipal standards and approval within two miles of an incorporated city, and Ames has entered into a 28E agreement with Story County and Gilbert in support of the AUF and to streamline review; and, WHEREAS, with the AUF, the review process has been streamlined where the City has retained its subdivision authority for specific transition and urban service areas while allowing the County to review subdivisions in agricultural areas within two miles of the City, and in this circumstance, the site is in a Rural Transition Residential designation and is subject to all City subdivision requirements unless waived by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, if the City Council grants any waivers, the applicant will then proceed as a Major Subdivision and will prepare a preliminary plat with detailed design and lot layouts and a final plat, and both of these plats will require City Council approval; and, WHEREAS, since the proposed subdivision lacks the public improvements described in Division IV,this development would be classified as a major subdivision requiring a preliminary plat to be submitted that identifies how the infrastructure requirements will be met; and, WHEREAS, in this instance, City staff has reviewed the standards of Division IV and how they would be applied to this proposed development, and the recommendation of staff is to retain most of the standards and to grant waivers only for a limited portion; and, WHEREAS,the most notable waivers or partial waivers relate to allowing for interim service by Xenia Rural Water District and interim use of advanced overland release septic systems with a permanent reduction in golf course phosphorus use to protect the watershed; and, WHEREAS,below are staff s specific recommendations as to which sections of the City's Design and Improvements Standards to retain and which to waive: Section 23.401 Site Design Standards: Retain these in whole. o Lot and block standards need to be met. Section 23.402 Residential Subdivision Landscaping Standards:Retain these in whole. o Street trees will be required along all internal streets. Section 23.403 Streets: Retain these in whole. o The City will review and approve plans. o The developer will submit certified as-built drawings to confirm conformance with City standards. o All street and frontage improvements shall be installed per City specifications and policies.This will include,at a minimum, street lights,sidewalks,shared use path, streets, curb and gutter. o The developer will provide cash escrow for half of Stange Road as it abuts the development. This escrow will cover all required improvements for an arterial street,including pavement,curb and gutter,sidewalks, shared use path,street trees, lighting, markings, etc. Section 23.404 Water Supply: Retain in part. o Allow a waiver so as not to require connection to City system prior to development and annexation with the following conditions: • Need agreement between owner and Xenia about terms of buyout of territory and disconnection in the event of annexation. Agreement must be in place prior to approval of preliminary plat. • Xenia can serve this development,but improvements must meet City of Ames specifications and standards for water and fire service. Developer will submit certified as-built drawings following construction. • Following annexation and at City's request, connection to City system (and disconnection from Xenia) required at owner's cost. o The developer will submit certified as-built drawings to determine conformance with City standards. Section 23.405 Sanitary Sewer: Retain in part. o Allow a waiver so as not to require connection to City system prior to development and annexation with the following conditions • Individual or group on-site systems designed for surface discharge (AdvanTex or equivalent) as approved by County sanitarian. • Following annexation and at City's request, connection to City system required at owner's cost. • Homes on 190th Street to meet same standard as other homes. • Waiver contingent upon City's approval of Phosphorus reduction and management plan (see stormwater section) o Preliminary plat will identify sanitary sewer layout and easements will be provided if needed. Construction will be deferred until sanitary sewer service is available. Section 23.406 Electric Distribution and Street Lighting Standards: Retain in whole. o Installed by developer in accordance with City standards, including lights placed at intersections and entrances along arterial streets. Section 23.407 Storm Water Management: Retained in whole. o Preliminary plat must be designed and managed in accordance with conservation subdivision standards (Division VI). o Development must comply with new Post-Construction stormwater ordinance. o AGCC has stated that the golf course improvements financed through the development of this subdivision will reduce their annual phosphorus application by 60%. AGCC needs to provide a plan prior to preliminary plat approval to demonstrate the means of accomplishing the reduction and how these reductions will be monitored over the long term. o Preliminary Plat will include golf course preliminary grading plans with storm water management and irrigation plans. o Final Phosphorus Management Plan will include provisions for monitoring application needs. Section 23.408 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Retain in whole. o Developer must apply for and obtain COSESCO permit and be subject to inspections. Section 23.409 Improvement Guarantees: Retain in whole. o Prior to final plat approval,applicant must complete all infrastructure requirements or provide financial security for those yet to be installed. WHEREAS,should the Council act on this waiver request,the applicant could then proceed with the preparation of a preliminary plat for consideration by the City and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the waiver from those portions of Division IV Design and Improvement Standards of the Ames Subdivision Regulations for a subdivision proposed by the Ames Golf&Country Club as specified above is hereby approved,conditioned upon an application for the preliminary plat being submitted to the City within six months of this date. ADOPTED THIS 13'h day of May, 2014. Lea. A. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 131b day of May, 2014.