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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA006 - Resolution No. 06-374 adopted September 12, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 06-374 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR NATURE'S CROSSING FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,the developer is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for a proposed subdivision that includes 24 numbered lots for single-family detached residential dwellings and one lettered lot to be dedicated as public right-of-way;and, WHEREAS,the site is located east of South Dakota Avenue and south of Harris Street and is addressed as 500 South Dakota Avenue; and, WHEREAS,an existing 4,536-square-foot single-story house is currently located on the property and is proposed to remain on Lot 8; and, WHEREAS,the existing outbuildings located on Lots 7,9, 10, 17, and 18 are planned to be removed;and, WHEREAS,the applicant has submitted a letter dated January 5,2004, from the Corps of Engineers,which states that the existing wetland (pond) is identified as isolated and not considered jurisdictional wetland and any dredged or fill material into the identified wetland will not require Department of the Army authorization; and, WHEREAS,the utilities adjacent to this site will be adequate to serve the needs of this future development;and, WHEREAS,the subject property contains an existing Greenbelt Conservation Easement across approximately the southern half of the southern tier of proposed Lots 14 through 24,and the applicant has provided the City with a copy of the Greenbelt Conservation Easement Agreement, which includes restrictions on construction within the easement area. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the Preliminary Plat for Nature's Crossing Subdivision is hereby approved with the following stipulations: 1. The developer will construct and dedicate all public improvements within the development to City of Ames Urban Standards,as required,including:dedication of public right-of-way,street paving,curb,gutter,sidewalks,shared-use pathway,street lights,water main,sanitary sewer main,and storm sewer improvements prior to approval ofthe 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. Prior to submittal of the Final Plat,an easement will be required and obtained to provide a pathway connection from The Estates of Nature's Crossing to Christopher Gardner Park, along the eastern property line of the Mary Greeley Medical Center Israel Family Hospice House. 3. Prior to submittal of the Final Plat for the Estates ofNature's Crossing,the existing Greenbelt Conservation Easement shall be modified to allow the construction of a shared-use pathway and utility infrastructure within the Easement area. 4. Outlot A shall be identified on the Final Plat as an eight-foot-wide public access easement. ADOPTED THIS 12t'day of September,2006. Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor Introduced by: Mahayni Seconded by: Rice Voting aye: Goodman,Hamilton,Mahayni,Popken,Rice Voting nay: None Absent: Doll Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12`h day of September,2006.