HomeMy WebLinkAboutA004 - Resolution No. 06-155 adopted April 25, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 06-155
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
WAL-MART'S SUBDIVISION, IIT ADDITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the developer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is seeking preliminary plat approval to redevelop
existing commercially-zoned land for the construction of a Wal-mart Super Center at 534 South Duff Avenue;
and,
WHEREAS, the property, which includes approximately 24.84 acres, is currently zoned "HOC"
(Highway-Oriented Commercial), which coincides with the Land Use Policy Plan's(LUPP)designation; and,
WHEREAS, the planned utilities adjacent to this site will be adequate to serve the needs of future
development; and,
WHEREAS,the entire subdivision is located within the boundaries of the 100-year flood plain; and,
WHEREAS,the majority of the land is in the area of the flood plain referred to as the flood way fringe,
which allows development provided the elevation of the lowest floor of each building is a minimum of three feet
above the 100-year base flood elevation; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is adjacent to South Duff Avenue and Southeast 5"' Street, and
primary access to the site will be from Southeast 5"' Street—not from South Duff Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat 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)that 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;and,4)that a Development Agreement be prepared and approved by the City Council prior
to approval of the Final Plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
Preliminary Plat for Wal-Mart's Subdivision, 1st Addition with the aforementioned stipulations is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25ffi day of April, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, ity Jerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting.aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25a`day of April, 2006.