HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Initiation of URA for 2700 Block of Lincoln Way RESOLUTION NO. 16-574
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON URBAN REVITALIZATION AT 2700, 2702, 2718,AND 2728 LINCOLN WAY, 112
AND 114 SOUTH HYLAND AVENUE,AND 115 SOUTH SHELDON AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, River Caddis, Inc., contract purchaser and developer, is requesting the
designation of an Urban Revitalization Area(URA) for the properties located at 2700,2702,2718,
and 2728 Lincoln Way, 112 and 114 South Hyland Avenue, and 115 South Sheldon Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the subject site consists of seven properties with a total area of 1.8 acres that
are currently zoned Residential High Density(RH)with the University West Impacted Overlay(O-
UIW) and Campustown Service Center(CSC); and,
WHEREAS, rezoning of the RH properties to CSC is also being requested along with
approval of the draft Urban Revitalization Plan; and,
WHEREAS,the history of the site includes a prior use as small commercial retail uses,a gas
station, and multi-family housing; and,
WHEREAS,the current contract purchaser/developer will remove the existing buildings and
consolidate the lots with the intent of developing a single mixed-residential and commercial project
on the subject area; and,
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2016, the Council directed staff to proceed with creation of an
Urban Revitalization Area for the project, and in lieu of listing specific design criteria, the City
Council directed that a site and architectural plan exhibit be the design criteria for the revitalization
area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council also reviewed the developer's updated concept on August 9,
and gave direction to address certain issues as part of the draft URA Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the draft URA Plan meets state requirements and also includes qualifying
criteria; these criteria require substantial conformance to the Concept Plans; and,
WHEREAS, the draft plan also identifies that it will expire on December 31, 2021, noting
that any eligible property will continue to receive previously approved tax abatement; and,
WHEREAS, if the Council is satisfied with the draft Urban Revitalization Plan and
qualifying criteria, it must next set a public hearing date to consider approval of the Plan; and,
WHEREAS,the Council will meet on November 15,2016,and may conduct a public hearing
at that time and act upon approval of the URA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that acceptance of the draft Urban Revitalization Plan for 2700,2702,2718„and 2728 Lincoln Way,
112 and 114 South Hyland Avenue, and 115 South Sheldon Avenue is hereby approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
November 15,2016,is set as the date of public hearing for the adoption of the Plan and for approval
of the Urban Revitalization Area.
ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of September, 2016.
CALW"'WA.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: Betcher Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27'day of September, 2016.