HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Preliminary Plat for Iowa State University Research Park Phase Four, First Addition RESOLUTION NO. 19-468
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR IOWA STATE
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK PHASE FOUR,FIRST ADDITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the majority of the area subject to the proposed Preliminary Plat was included
as an outlot with the Preliminary Plat for Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP), Phase
Three, approved by the City Council on July 1, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the first Preliminary Plat was based upon a Master Plan for Phase Three that
included 23 developable lots and three outlots for storm water management; and,
WHEREAS,since the approval of the Preliminary Plat for Phase Three,two Final Plats have
been approved establishing seven lots for development, an outlot for the Tedesco Environmental
Learning Corridor, and outlots for future development and storm water management; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Preliminary Plat creates six lots and one outlot for future
development(Outlot W); and,
WHEREAS,the construction of Collaboration Place and improvements to South Riverside
are already underway by the City in conjunction with a Development Agreement with ISURP; and,
WHEREAS,the Preliminary Plat expands the area originally included within the Master Plan
and Preliminary Plat boundaries of Phase Three to absorb the former"Riley"Farm on the west side
of South Riverside Drive, north of Collaboration Place, and requires dedication of right-of-way as
Lot A and Lot B; and,
WHEREAS, the project includes an updated Master Plan to guide future subdivision and
improvements for the area, including utilities, trails, and open space; and,
WHEREAS,the Phase Four includes a trail connection from Collaboration Place to the Ted
Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor; and,
WHEREAS,utilities(water and sewer)along Collaboration Place were put in with a previous
phase of development and the extension of water and sanitary sewer will occur south of
Collaboration Place, adjacent to the existing developed lot at 3525 South Riverside Drive (John
Deeere); and,
WHEREAS, a shared use path will run along the west side of South Riverside Drive, and
Collaboration Place will include bike lanes on the street and sidewalks along with frontage with the
sidewalk improvements being the responsibility of the developer; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the project at a public hearing
on August 21,2019,and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Preliminary Plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Preliminary Plat for Iowa State University Research Park, Phase Four, First Addition, is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27"'day of August, 2019.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t' day of August, 2019.