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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA022 - Resolution No. 02-494 adopted September 10, 2002 RESOLUTION NO.02-494 RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SOMERSET SUBDIVISION FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, since the Somerset project was originally approved and construction began, the City of Ames has enacted a new Zoning District that better addresses the regulatory needs of projects like Somerset;and, WHEREAS, now available for both the City and the developers is the "F-VR" (Village Residential Floating Zone)regulation; and, WHEREAS, what the developers of Somerset are now proposing is to change the previous series of planning and regulatory documents by implementing a new Major Site Development Plan under the newly adopted"F-VR"(Village Residential)regulations; and, WHEREAS,the changes being proposed to the Master Plan involve three general areas:existing garden apartments,existing townhouse area,and an area previously approved for additional apartments and town homes; and, WHEREAS,the proposed changes to the Somerset Master Plan result in a reduction of 95 dwelling units within the overall development; and, WHEREAS, the Planning &Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of September 4, 2002, and approval of this Major Site Development Plan was recommended with the following stipulations: 1. That the applicant request, and the City Council approve, the vacation of Eaton Avenue, changing its classification from a local street to an alley prior to consideration of a Final Plat for Phase 13 by the City Council; and, 2. That the applicant submits a copy of the latest NPDES permit to the Public Works Department prior to consideration of this revised Preliminary Plat by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the revised Major Site Development Plan for Somerset Subdivision is hereby approved with the above-listed stipulations. ADOPTED THIS 10`'day of September, 2002. U�J Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor Introduced by: Hoffman Seconded by: Goodhue Voting aye:e: Cross Goodhue Hoffman uirmbach Ve Wirth , Q gge Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10``'day of September, 2002.