HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revision to Major Site Development Plan for 3505 and 3515 Lincoln Way RESOLUTION NO. 16-576
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR 3505 AND 3515 LINCOLN WAY (WALNUT RIDGE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in September 2015,the City Council approved a Major Site Development Plan
for two parcels at 3505 and 3515 Lincoln Way to allow for the development of a commercial and
residential mixed-use development; and,
WHEREAS,the subject site totals 2.23 acres and is located just west of the Franklin Avenue
intersection; and,
WHEREAS,the property owners,Turn Key Investments,LLC,and Chuck Winkleblack,are
requesting approval of an amendment to the plan to revise the overall Landscape Plan for the
property to request removal of the west property line parking lot screening due to the installed
retaining wall, revision to the north property line parking lot screening, and revision to the east
parking lot screening due to the constructed slopes of the detention areas; and,
WHEREAS,the overall project includes two separate three-story buildings containing 10,912
square feet of commercial space and 18 dwelling units; and,
WHEREAS,the project has a single point of access from Lincoln Way and a second access
point from a rear alley; and,
WHEREAS,the design incorporated commercial space at the front of the site perpendicular
to Lincoln Way with outdoor seating and plaza areas, and parking is located in between buildings
and to the rear of the site; and,
WHEREAS, with the approval of a Major Site Development Plan, the Council has the
authority to approve a Landscape Plan which does not meet the strict landscape requirements of the
zoning code,if the Council determines that the plan meets the purposes described in the code; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant is requesting approval of a revision to the Landscape Plan to allow
for the intent of the code to be achieved for screening by using an alternative planting plan compared
to strict conformance to certain standards; and,
WHEREAS,as proposed,the amendment to the Landscape Plan does not materially impact
the aesthetic of the project or function of the site and still meets the screen intent of the zoning
ordinance; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed amendment to the
approved Major Site Development Plan amendment for this mixed-use project,and it recommended
approval in accordance with the plan submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the amendment to the Major Site Development Plan for 3505 and 3515 Lincoln Way to allow
for the proposed revision to the Landscape Plan is hereby approved, subject to the following
condition: the developer is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the six-foot fence
along all residential property lines.
ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of September, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27'day of September, 2016.