HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Major Site Development Plan Amendment - 3305 and 3315 Aurora Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 18-280
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO
MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR 3305 (LOT 6)AND 3315 (LOT 7)AURORA AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on October 24,2017,the City Council approved a Maj or Site Development Plan
for two lots at 3305 (Lot 6) and 3315 (Lot 7)Aurora Avenue in the Village Park Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, this development includes an eight-unit apartment building and an eight-stall
garage on each lot; and,
WHEREAS,the property owner,Village Park,LLC,is requesting approval of an amendment
to the Major Site Development Plan for changes to the exterior siding material and dimensions of
both eight-stall garages, as well as the addition of a trash enclosure on Lot 6 and relocation of the
trash enclosure on Lot 7; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant's proposal is to use horizontal vinyl siding as the exterior material
on all sides of the two garage structures instead of the galvalume finish corrugated metal siding
material; and,
WHEREAS,use of vinyl siding is common within Ames for multi-family and single-family
development; and,
WHEREAS,on April 4,2018,the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed
amendments to the Major Site Development Plan, and by a vote of 7-0, the Commission
recommended that the City Council approve the Major Site Development Plan Amendment to allow
for the proposed revisions to the garage siding material, the dimensions of the structure, and the
proposed locations for trash enclosures on each lot, with the following condition: That the garage
at 3305 Aurora Avenue incorporate brick accents wrapping each of the north corners of the structure
and the garage at 3315 Aurora Avenue incorporate brick accents wrapping each of the south corners
of the structure with the final design being subject to approval by the Planning Division; and,
WHEREAS, in response to the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, the
applicant proposed a brick panel wainscot across the bottom four feet of the north side garage facade
at 3305 Aurora and the south side garage facade at 3315 Aurora with a wood board metal covered
trim feature on the same side rear and front corners of the garages that matches a similar feature on
the apartment buildings; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant further proposed a small increase to the height of a portion of each
garage over an enlarged van accessible garage door near the corner opposite of where the new trim
is being proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Major Site Development Plan Amendment for 3305 and 3315 Aurora Avenue to allow for
the recommended revisions to the garage siding material,proposed changes to the dimensions of the
structure, and the proposed locations for trash enclosures on each lot, as proposed by the applicant
with a brick wainscot and accent trim elements is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`'day of May, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk ohn A. Haila, 4ayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: Corrieri, Gartin Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of May, 2018.