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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - LUPP Minor Map Amendment for end of Cedar Lane RESOLUTION NO. 16-104 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAND USE POLICY PLAN MINOR MAP AMENDMENT FOR SOUTH END OF CEDAR LANE FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, Steve Burgason, representing Burgason Enterprises, LLC, is seeking an amendment to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Future Land Use Map for a 9.72-acre parcel of land at the south end of Cedar Lane, and the area is triangular in shape and is adjacent to and immediately south of other lands owned by Burgason; and, WHEREAS,because of the extensive Iowa State University(ISU), and ISU affiliated, land holdings south of Ames near the Burgason property,it was not anticipated that the City would annex and displace these farm and research operations;however,Burgason owns a triangular piece adjacent to their other holdings, which juts south of that half section line; and, WHEREAS,it appears that the determination of that growth area boundary did not take into account individual ownerships of all parcels; and, WHEREAS,the request of Burgason is for three map changes: an amendment to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Land Use Framework Map from Agriculture and Farm Service to Urban Residential; an amendment to the Ames Urban Fringe Plan Land Use Classes Map from Rural Services and Agricultural Conservation Area to Urban Services Area; and, an amendment to the Land Use Policy Plan Allowable Growth Map to designate this as part of the Southwest II Growth Area; and, WHEREAS,including the parcel in the Urban Residential Area and Southwest 11 Allowable Growth Area allows for its future annexation and development; otherwise, as an isolated tract with an irregular shape,it would be difficult to efficiently farm once the neighboring property to the north is urbanized; and, WHEREAS, it also appears that the half-section line did not take into account individual ownership patterns,and it effectively isolated the 9.72-acre parcel from the remainder of Burgason's 40-acre development parcels; and, WHEREAS, staff views this area as suitable for single family home development; and, WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at its meeting on February 17, 2016, and the applicant spoke about his desire to develop this 9.72-acre parcel along with the other land already designated Urban Residential; and, WHEREAS, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the three aforementioned Land Use Policy Plan Map Amendments for the Burgason Enterprises, LLC, 9.72-acre parcel of land located at the south end of Cedar Lane are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 1" day of March, 2016. C��Ia 14JA'.. A. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Orazem Seconded by: Nelson Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1st day of March, 2016.