HomeMy WebLinkAboutA010 - Resolution No. 06-479 adopted November 28, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 06-479
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR IOWA STATE READY MIX SUBDIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the properly owner,Iowa State Ready Mix Concrete,Inc.,is requesting approval
of a Preliminary Plat for the Iowa State Ready Mix Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed Subdivision includes nine numbered lots for commercial/industrial
development, one lettered lot to be dedicated as public right-of-way for Hancock Lane, and one
lettered outlot(Outlot A) for future development; and,
WHEREAS,the utilities adjacent to this site will be adequate to serve the needs of this future
development; and,
WHEREAS, during the Development Review .Committee's review of this proposed
Subdivision, a Shared Use Path was identified by staff as a requirement along the eastern edge of
Outlot A, directly west of the Skunk River; and,
WHEREAS,this pathway is identified as a Shared Use Path within the Ames Area MPO Long-
Range Transportation Plan dated October 2005 and on the Parks Master Plan Map as a Greenbelt Trail;
and,
WHEREAS, this pathway connection along the western side of the Skunk River, has been
identified as a first priority pathway connection by the City's Parks and Recreation Department and
is shown in the City's Capital Improvements Plan.
WHEREAS, at its meeting of November 15, 2006, by a vote of 5-1, the Planning&Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following stipulations:
1. That the developer will construct and dedicate all public improvements within the
development to City of Ames Urban Standards, as required, including: dedication of
public right-of-way, street paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street lights, water main,
sanitary sewer main, and storm sewer 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.
2. The design of the bio-retention treatment cell shall be reviewed and approved by the
Water and Pollution Control Department prior to its construction.
3. Prior to Final Plat approval, improvement of the ten-foot-wide Shared Use Pathway
shall be provided through a Development Agreement between the property owner(s)
and the City of Ames.
4. Prior to Final Plat approval,the 3 0-foot-wide easement for the Shared Use pathway and
the location of the Pathway shall be provided through a Development Agreement
between the property owner(s) and the City of Ames.
5. According to Municipal Code Section 23.302(7)(b),the Final Plat must be submitted
to the Planning and Housing Department for approval within one year from the date
of City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat. The City Council may grant an
extension of time for the validity of the Preliminary Plat for a period not to exceed one
additional year. If the applicant is unable to comply with the one-year time line and/or
granted extension, the applicant will be required to reapply for the Preliminary Plat.
6. Prior to Final Plat submittal, the subdivider shall grant an easement to the City over
any portion of any area included within the floodway. This stipulation shall be
eliminated if Municipal Code Section 23.407(5) is removed.
7. Development of the proposed lots will require compliance with Municipal Code
Section 9.5 ,which requires that all non-residential structures be elevated a minimum
of three feet above the base flood elevation or be flood-proofed to such a level.
8. Prior to any land-disturbing activities, an agreement shall be created for the proposed
off-site grading.
9. Prior to any land-disturbing activities, a SWPPP, NPDES, and authorization of
COSESCO permit application shall be provided.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the Preliminary Plat for Iowa State Ready Mix Subdivision is hereby approved with the above nine
stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS 28t'day of November, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t'day of November, 2006.