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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Major Site Development Plan Alternative Landscape Plan for 2105 and 2205 East Lincoln Way RESOLUTION NO. 19-353 RESOLUTION APPROVING MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR 2105 AND 2205 EAST LINCOLN WAY FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, LDY, LLC, the owner of 2105 and 2205 East Lincoln Way, has requested approval of an Alternative Landscape Plan for the property; WHEREAS, the property is located in the General Industrial (GI) zone and contains one industrial building on each property; and, WHEREAS, a Minor Site Development Plan was approved in September 2017 for a small addition to the building at 2205 East Lincoln Way and a new building at 2105 East Lincoln Way; and, WHEREAS,at the time of the original approval,the developer proposed a landscaping plan that complied with current landscape standards of Article IV of the Zoning Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the developer is now seeking approval of an alternative plan in relation to the required front yard landscaping along East Lincoln Way; and, WHEREAS, the property owner believes the shrub and grass plantings proposed on the original plan will be difficult to maintain on the steep terrain in front of both buildings and the visual appeal of the shrubs and grasses is reduced or blocked due to the difficulty of seeing the shrubs and grasses from Lincoln Way due to the terrain and distance from the road; and, WHEREAS, the property owner proposes an alternative design that relies upon trees to substitute for shrubs and grasses in the front yard; and, WHEREAS, the alternative proposal includes replacing 199 grasses and shrubs with one over-story tree and six ornamental trees in addition to the other required front yard trees and the proposal places all the substitute landscaping near the Lincoln Way frontage; and, WHEREAS, the developer believes substituting trees in place of shrubs and grasses throughout the front yard provides better visual aesthetics in conjunction with the topography of the yard and storm water treatment as well as guarantees easier maintenance and long term survival;and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Major Site Plan Alternative Landscape Plan at 2105 and 2205 East Lincoln Way. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the approval of the Major Site Plan Alternative Landscape Plan at 2105 and 2205 East Lincoln Way is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 9t'day of July, 2019. Dia e-R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: Martin Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9'day of July, 2019.