HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Master Plan for ISU Research Park, Phase III RESOLUTION NO. 15-567
RESOLUTION APPROVING MASTER PLAN FOR PROPERTIES IN
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Iowa State University(ISU) Research Park is requesting rezoning of land
in the ISU Research Park Phase III from Planned Industrial(PI)to Research Park Innovation District
(RI), with a Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the RI zoning district is new zoning district specifically tailored to the needs
of the Research Park and its Phase III expansion area; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant has provided a Master Plan to accompany the rezoning request that
outlines the Hub Activity areas for potential commercial uses, the open space areas, and the
industrial employment areas; and,
WHEREAS,the subject properties proposed for rezoning with a Master Plan include a total
of 187.93 acres, and the Master Plan includes approximately 26 acres of commercial, 83 acres of
industrial, and 55 acres of open space; and,
WHEREAS, the properties are currently vacant, but are planned for a combination of
commercial and industrial development, and the Land Use Policy Plan Future Land Use Map
designates use of the land as Planned Industrial; and,
WHEREAS, RI zoning is consistent with the Planned Industrial designation; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request for rezoning with
a Master Plan on August 19, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission is recommending that the City Council approve the Master
Plan along with the rezoning of the properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Master Plan for properties in the Iowa State University Research Park, Phase III, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8t'day of September, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of September, 2015.