HomeMy WebLinkAboutA035 - Council Action Form dated November 27, 2012 ITEM # 24
DATE: 11-27-12
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REVISION OF SOMERSET MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN &
PRELIMINARY PLAT COMBINING TWO BUILDINGS IN SOMERSET 5T"
ADDITION
BACKGROUND:
Robert K Friedrich, Jr., owner of property in Somerset located north of the intersection
of Bristol Drive and Kent Avenue, is requesting approval of a revision to the approved
Major Site Development Plan/Preliminary Plat for the Somerset Subdivision. (See
Attachment A — Location Map) The property currently contains two two-story apartment
buildings with garages and surface parking areas that serve these two buildings. The
current Major Site Development Plan/Preliminary Plat also includes two additional three-
story, 12-unit apartment buildings on this parcel facing Kent Avenue. The proposed plan
revision is to combine these two buildings into one three-story 24-unit apartment
building in the same location. (See Attachment B Existing and Proposed Plans.) The
proposed plan also incorporates a minor amendment previously approved by staff
changing the number of units from eight to ten in one of the apartment buildings on this
property that has already been constructed.
The property is zoned "F-VR" (Village Residential Floating Zone), and the zoning
ordinance requires City Council approval of an amendment to the Major Site
Development Plan that changes the number of buildings in the development (see Ames
Municipal Code Section 29.1201(12)). No changes to the lots are proposed.
Amendments to the Major Site Development Plan/Preliminary Plat should comply with
the purpose, development principles and development standards of the Village
Residential zoning designation.
Purpose: The Village Residential District is intended to allow for integration of
uses and design with greater potential for social and physical interaction through a
"village" concept. These villages will be adapted to the emerging suburban
landscape by creating living areas designed to ensure the development of the land
along the lines of traditional neighborhoods. (Ames Municipal Code Section
29.1201(1))
Attachment C contains the development principles of the Village Residential zoning
designation. The development standards generally pertain to overall design of the
streets, lots, land use types, and open spaces and are not relevant to the proposed
change.
The proposed change will result in the same number of apartment units in the same
location as the current approved Plan. A three-story, 28-unit apartment building exists
slightly north across the street at 2627 Kent Avenue. All of the other buildings around
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the proposed building are smaller apartment buildings. Therefore, staff has determined
that the proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose, development principles
and development standards of the Village Residential District. The design of the
proposed building will still need to be consistent with the Urban Regulations for Village
Apartments, as do all of the apartments in Somerset. Staff will review the site and
building plans to confirm compliance with these requirements.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
At its November 7, 2012 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed revision to Major Site Development Plan/Preliminary Plat for
the Somerset Subdivision by a vote of 6-0. In response to a question from the
Commission, the property owner confirmed that the proposed building's footprint will
take up the same space as the two previously approved buildings and that the height
would remain the same. There were no other public comments.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the revision to the Major Site Development
Plan/Preliminary Plat for the Somerset Subdivision that combines two buildings
into one on the property addressed as 2321 Bristol Drive.
2. The City Council can deny the requested revision to the Major Site Development
Plan/Preliminary Plat for the Somerset Subdivision that combines two buildings
into one on the property addressed as 2321 Bristol Drive.
3. This request can be referred back to staff for additional information.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff has determined that this revision complies with the City Council's adopted policies
for the Somerset Subdivision.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept
Alternative No. 1, thereby approving the revision to the Major Site Development
Plan/Preliminary Plat for the Somerset Subdivision that combines two buildings into one
on the property addressed as 2321 Bristol Drive.
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Attachment C
From Ames Municipal Code Section 29.1201
(2) Village Residential Development Principles. Property developed according to the requirements
of this district shall create neighborhoods or villages with a development pattern that adheres to the following
development principles:
(a) Neighborhoods that are limited in area to that which can be traversed in a 10 to 15 minute
walk(a distance not greater than '/4 mile)promoting pedestrian activity;
(b) Neighborhoods that have identifiable centers and edges;
(c) A mixture of housing,jobs,shopping,services and public facilities in close proximity to one
another;
(d) Well defined and detailed system of interconnected streets creating small blocks that serve
the needs of pedestrians,bicyclists,public transit and automobiles equitably;
(e) Well defined squares, plazas, greens, landscaped streets, greenbelts and parks to provide
places for formal social activity and recreation;
(f) Civic buildings, open spaces and other visual features on prominent sites throughout the
neighborhood that act as landmarks,symbols and focal points for assembly for social and cultural activities;
(g) Visually compatible buildings and other improvements,as determined by theirarrangement,
bulk, form,character and landscaping;
(h) Private buildings that reflect the unique character of the region,that form a consistent,distinct
edge defining the border between the public streets and the private block interior;and
(i) Provide building design standards that promote pedestrian mobility over vehicular mobility.
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