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Home My WebLink AboutA017 - Council Action Form dated July 12, 2005 (large map not scanned) ITEM #: DATE: 07/12/05 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR EAST HICKORY PARK SUBDIVISION BACKGROUND: Property Owners: Hickory Park, Inc. c/o David Wheelock 1322 South Duff Ames, Iowa 50010 Developer: Same Engineer: Fox Engineering Associates 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 103 Ames, Iowa 50010 Purpose: To prepare vacant land for commercial development. Location: Northwest corner of Dayton Avenue and South 16th Street Area: 72.42 Acres Surrounding Property Characteristics: The following table identifies the jurisdiction, existing land use, existing zoning, and LUPP designation of the subject site and the surrounding area. NORTHWEST NORTH NORTHEAST Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Land Use: Agricultural Land Use: Agricultural Land Use: Vacant/ Agricultural Existing Agricultural Existing Agricultural Existing Highway- Zoning: Zoning: Zoning: Oriented Commercial LUPP Environmentally LUPP Environmentally LUPP Greenway Designation: Sensitive Land Designation: Sensitive Designation: WEST EAST Jurisdiction: Ames Jurrsdict oar 'i Ames._ ,max. 3, _Q.; Jurisdiction: Ames Land Use: Agricultural LadUse igncu[turalCg Land Use: Vacant a.3 Existing Agricultural EXstrng Agncultural Existing Highway- Zoning: Zoning Zoning: Oriented >V s'F�z'�+-e'er ._...Y, d... Commercial LUPP Environmentally � pF ^T Environmentally LUPP Environmentally Designation: Sensitive Land DSi �iafron_ , er5it� eattCl �, Desi nation: Sensitive Land SOUTHWEST SOUTH SOUTHEAST Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Jurisdiction: Ames Land Use: Vacant Land Use: Vacant Land Use: Commercial Existing Highway- Existing Highway- Existing Highway- Zoning: Oriented Zoning: Oriented Zoning: Oriented Commercial Commercial Commercial LUPP Highway- LUPP Highway- LUPP Highway- Designation: Oriented Designation: Oriented Designation: Oriented Commercial Commercial Commercial ANALYSIS: Utilities. The planned utilities adjacent to this site will be adequate to serve the needs of future development. Water. The City maintains sufficient water capacity to serve this area. A 12-inch water main is proposed along South 16th Street and an 8-inch main is proposed along Dayton Avenue. Sanitary Sewer. A 10-inch sanitary sewer is proposed along South 16th Street and an 8-inch sanitary sewer is proposed along Dayton Avenue. Storm Sewer. A storm water management plan and pollution prevention plan have been prepared for the subject site. The majority of the site generally drains from the east to west. Detention is proposed within the floodway of the Skunk River. Electric. The.property is within the service area of the City of Ames Electric Utility and service is adequate for commercial development. 2 Vehicular and Pedestrian Access. The proposed Subdivision is located at the intersection of South 16th Street and Dayton Avenue. The City's Transportation Plan classifies Dayton Avenue as, a minor arterial street. South .16th Street is currently classified as a local street. . However, this street is planned to be paved within two years, and its classification will likely be changed to minor arterial as well, as it will provide an important link between Duff Avenue and Dayton Avenue. Emergency Services. The estimated fire response time to the subject area is within five (5) minutes under normal conditions. The City's fire response time goal is to have 856/6 of the land area of the city within a response time of five (5) minutes or less. Fire Station Number 3, located on South Duff Avenue, provides first response to the subject area. Mary Greeley Medical Center will supply ambulance service to the subject property. The subject area falls within an existing police patrol area. STIPULATIONS: The Preliminary Plat for the East Hickory Park Subdivision should be approved with the following stipulations- 1. That the developer will construct and dedicate all public improvements within the development to City of Ames Urban Standards, as required, including: street paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian pathways, street lights, street trees, water main, sanitary sewer main, and storm sewer improvements, prior to approval of the Final Plat, or execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of all public improvements and provide security in the form of an Improvement Guarantee, as set forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code. 2. No grading will be permitted on the site until construction plans are approved by the Department of Public Works for all public infrastructure in each addition, including storm water management facilities. 3. That the developer secures a Flood Development Permit prior to any construction activities on the site. 4. That a note be placed on the face of the Final Plat indicating that access to re-routed Dayton Avenue is only allowed immediately west of the intersection of Dayton Avenue and Isaac Newton Drive. 5. That a note be placed on the Final Plat indicating access to South 16th Street be only allowed at a point 400 feet west of the west right-of-way line of re-routed Dayton Avenue. 3 RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION: With a vote of 4-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat for East Hickory Park Subdivision at its meeting of July 6, 2005 with the following stipulations: 1. That the developer will construct and dedicate all public improvements within the development to City of Ames Urban Standards, as required, including: street paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian pathways, street lights, street trees, water main, sanitary sewer main, and storm sewer improvements, prior to approval of the Final Plat, or execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of all public improvements and provide security in the form of an Improvement Guarantee, as set forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code. 2. No grading will be permitted on the site until construction plans are approved by the -Department of Public Works for all public infrastructure in each addition, including storm water management facilities. 3. That the, developer secures a Flood Development Permit prior to any construction activities on the site. 4. That a note be placed on the face of the Final Plat indicating that access to re-routed Dayton Avenue is only allowed immediately west of the intersection of Dayton Avenue and Isaac Newton Drive. 5. That a note be placed on the Final Plat indicating access to South 16th Street be only allowed at a point 400 feet west of the west right-of-way line of re-routed Dayton Avenue. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can approve the Preliminary Plat for the East Hickory Park Subdivision with the stipulations listed above. 2. The City Council can deny the Preliminary Plat for the East Hickory Park Subdivision. 3. The City Council can approve the Preliminary Plat for the East Hickory Park Subdivision, with modifications. 4. The City Council can postpone action on this request and refer it back to City staff and/or the applicant for additional information. 4 MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The proposed Preliminary Plat is consistent with the surrounding land uses, existing zoning, and LUPP designation. Therefore, it is recommended that Alternative #1 be adopted. This action will allow for the development of the East Hickory Park Subdivision to proceed. 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