HomeMy WebLinkAboutA014 - Resolution No. 07-432 adopted September 11, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 07-432
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
ESTATES WEST SUBDIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the manufactured home park site is approximately 16.58 acres in size and is zoned
Residential Low Density(RL), and the applicant proposes to remove all of the existing structures, including
all of the manufactured homes, and subdivide the site into 11 single-family residential lots; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission heard testimony from several interested citizens
regarding concerns and questions about removal of existing vegetation, on-site garbage,assessed fees for the
improvement to Arizona Avenue, slopes, and the floodplain; and,
WHEREAS,the Commission determined that although it appreciated the neighborhood involvement,
members of the Commission supported the proposal and felt that this residential subdivision is reasonable for
this property; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat
for Estates West Subdivision with the following stipulations:
l. That the developer will construct and dedicate all public improvements within the development to the
City of Ames Urban Standards,pursuant to Municipal Code Division IV, including: street paving,
curb,gutter,sidewalks,street lights,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 on an Improvement Guarantee, as wet
forth in Section 23.409 of the Ames Municipal Code.
2. A note shall be included on the face of the Final Plat stating that development of Lots 1 through 11
shall be subject to Municipal Code, Chapter 9,Flood Plain Zoning regulations.
3. Civil drawings of all public improvements shall be submitted to the Public Works Development for
review and approval prior to installation and prior to Final Plat approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
Preliminary Plat for the Estates West Subdivision is hereby approved, subject to the aforementioned
stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS l I'day of September, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 lt'day of September, 2007.