HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Major Site Development Plan for Brick Towne Development RESOLUTION NO. 17483
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
3115,3119,3301,3325,3409,AND 3413 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE
(BRICK TOWNE DEVELOPMENT)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the property owners request approval of a Major Site Development Plan for the
Brick Towne Development, which is a requirement of a development within a Planned Residence
District(F-PRD); and,
WHEREAS, the Major Site Development Plan is the controlling plan for development within
an F-PRD zoning district and requires Council approval; and,
WHEREAS, the site plan specifies 572 dwelling units in the project, of which 416 are one
bedrooms, 136 are two bedrooms, and 20 are three bedrooms; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Brick Towne development comprises multiple lots served by
private streets with some lots not having frontage on a public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the developer's landscaping flexibility will focus on berms and grasses around
the perimeter of the site in lieu of traditional foundation plantings and shrub-based screening
requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the development also includes a large recreational amenity area and clubhouse
along the north side of the development; and,
WHEREAS, approval of an F-PRD rezoning must be evaluated against the design principles
of an F-PRD and meet the major site development criteria; and,
WHEREAS, the developer intends to rely on the F-PRD open space and landscaping features
to meet the commercial development buffering requirements along the residential development; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
Major Site Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Major Site Development Plan for 3115, 3119, 3301, 3325, 3409, and 3413 South Duff
Avenue (Brick Towne Development) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of July, 2017.
A.
Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25' day of July, 2017.