HomeMy WebLinkAboutA024 - Resolution No. 09-226 adopted May 26, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. 09-226
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
STREET LIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR
GRAND ASPEN SUBDIVISION, 3"ADDITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the developer and property owner has submitted a proposal to replat Outlot A
of Grand Aspen Subdivision,2"d Addition, located at 917 South 16t' Street into two lots,Lot 1 and
Outlot B; and,
WHEREAS, the revision would result in one three-acre lot, which would directly abut the
Ames Christian School site to the west, and the balance would be designated as Outlot B, which
includes about 14.68 acres for farming purposes; and,
WHEREAS,street lights are required in new subdivisions,and the Ames Municipal Electric
Utility has identified two options for lighting of the South 16t' Street road way; and,
WHEREAS, Option 1 would place nine new poles along the north side of the street, and
Option 2 would upgrade nine existing light fixtures to meet minimum recommended lighting levels;
and,
WHEREAS, although subdivision regulations require that street lights be installed at the
subdivider's expense, the City has a past practice of not consistently require the subdivider to pay
for the cost of street lights on arterial streets outside the perimeter of the plat; and,
WHEREAS, a waiver of the requirement for the installation of street lights at the
subdivider's expense would be appropriate as the City Council approves the Preliminary Plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the street lighting requirement for Grand Aspen Subdivision, 3' Addition, is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 260'day of May, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Camp ell, Mayor
Introduced by: 'Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni,Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26'day of May, 2009.