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ITEM #: 26a & b
DATE: 08-11-09
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND
APPROVAL OF MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ACTS SUBDIVISION
AT 4001 LINCOLN WAY
BACKGROUND:
Habitat for Humanity is seeking approval of a minor subdivision plat for a parcel at 4001
Lincoln Way. This single parcel would be split into two lots to allow construction of two
single family homes. The current parcel sits at the intersection of a Lincoln Way frontage
road and McDonald Drive, and the two new lots would have frontage on McDonald Drive.
At the pre-plat conference, City staff noted that the existing 25 feet of McDonald Drive
right-of-way should be widened to 55 feet. This 55-foot width is the minimum necessary for
new streets created as part of subdivisions. Staff also noted that street trees, street lights,
and sidewalks should be installed, consistent with the requirements of the City's
subdivision ordinance.
The applicant is requesting fourwaivers from these code requirements. Attached is a letter
requesting these waivers and describing the reasons for seeking them. If the City Council
approves the waivers, then Council should also approve the minor subdivision plat for this
subdivision.
The Ames Municipal Code includes a provision for waiving or modifying the requirements
for subdivision improvements. A waiver or modification of the regulations in Section
23.103(1) requires the Council to find that one of the two following criteria is met:
1. Strict compliance with the requirements of the Regulations would result in
extraordinary hardship to the applicant or:
2. It would prove inconsistent with the purpose of the Regulations because of
unusual topography or other conditions
According to the Municipal Code, the City Council by waiving or modifying any one of the
subdivision regulations according to the above criteria ensures that"substantial justice[has
been] done and the public interest [will be] secured,"and that"such modification or waiver
shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the regulations."
If the City Council determines that one, or both, of the two criteria listed above have been
met, then the four waivers can be granted in whole or with other conditions. If The City
Council approves the waiver of the requirements, the Council is then asked to approve the
minor subdivision plat for Acts Subdivision.
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The applicant is requesting the waiver of the four requirements addressed in the attached
letter from Mr. Gene Dreyer, HWS Consulting Group. The first waiver is from the
requirement that McDonald Drive be a minimum width of 55 feet. As a residential cul-
de-sac, McDonald Drive requires a right-of-way width of 55 feet (Section 23.403(10)). It
currently lies within a 25-foot right-of-way. In 1963, the City acquired, through a deed of
dedication, this 25-foot strip of land from McDonald,Yoder and Yoder. The lots currently in
place were, more or less, established prior to 1963. In 1994, the City approved a
subdivision plat for Westwood Village, on the east side of McDonald Drive, for the 58-unit
Westwood Village residential development. At the time of that 1994 plat,the 25-foot street
was already in place; and the City did not require a widening of the street at that time.
Staff had determined that the proposed creation of one additional lot will not create any
significant impact on the traffic of the existing street. The street will likely not ever be
extended north to Hickory Drive, norwidened to accommodate additional pavement. Staff
has no concerns with the granting of the waiver. On the other hand, the impact on this
small parcel of dedicating an additional 30 feet of right-of-way would be very detrimental
and would advance little public betterment, especially with no expectation that McDonald
Drive would ever be extended or widened.
The second requested waiver is for street trees required in Section 23.402. The existing
site has several mature trees, although on private property. The applicant's letter contains
an inventory of the existing trees. Staff also noted that for any newly-planted street trees to
thrive,the existing trees would need to be thinned, if not outright clear cut.The existing tree
canopy meets the intent of the street tree requirement and little public good would be
obtained by requiring new trees to be planted, especially if such plantings required the
removal of the existing mature trees. The proposed street tree agreement notes that these
trees will be retained to the greatest extent possible.
The third requested waiver is for streetlights required in Section 23.403(13). Two street
lights exist already—one to the southeast of the subdivision on the frontage road, and one
to the northeast of the subdivision on McDonald Drive. Because of these existing street
lights and the coverage they provide, Electric Services does not require the installation of
any additional lights.
The fourth request is for a waiver of the required sidewalks as found in Section
23.403(14). This section requires sidewalks along street frontages in the right-of-way. In
this instance, the owner seeks a waiver from the requirement for a sidewalk along the east
property line (the west side of McDonald Drive). Waiving the requirement for sidewalks
along the west side of McDonald Drive resolves two issues. One is that the McDonald
Drive right-of-way is only 25 feet wide. There is little room within the right-of-way for the
safe placement of a sidewalk. Second is that the existing mature trees may be an
impediment for the installation of the sidewalks, either in the right-of-way or on the private
side of the-lot line. Staff supports the waiver of the sidewalk along McDonald Drive, and
notes that sidewalks along the north side of Lincoln Way will be extended in this area in the
near future. The applicant will install the sidewalk along the south side of the subdivision.
This improves the connectivity of the pedestrian system along the frontage road with only
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the two lots to the west of the proposed subdivision without sidewalks.
At the owner's request, staff has reviewed the final subdivision plat for Acts Subdivision
with the assumption that the requested waivers would be granted. This allows the waivers
and the subdivision plat to be brought forward concurrently. However, denial of any of the
waivers would require denial of the proposed subdivision plat.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the request to waive the requirements for dedication of a
55-foot McDonald Drive right-of-way, installation of street trees, installation of street
lights, and installation of the McDonald Drive sidewalk by finding that one or both of the
criteria are met, and can then approve the minor subdivision plat of Acts Subdivision.
2. The City Council can approve any combination of requested waivers, deny the
remaining waivers as not meeting either of the criteria, and direct staff to seek
compliance with the remaining requirements. The City Council should then defer action
on the subdivision plat until it is resubmitted in accordance with the requirements for
which waivers were not granted. Final action would need to occur no later than
September 21 unless the applicant requested an extension.
3. If the City Council supports all the waivers except the waiver for the sidewalk along
McDonald Drive, the City Council can approve the three other requested waivers as
well as a new, fourth waiver. This fourth waiver would be to allow the sidewalk to be
placed on private property (rather than in the right-of-way). In this case, the City
Council should defer action on the subdivision plat approval while staff works with the
applicant to obtain an updated plat, an updated easement grant, and an updated
sidewalk installation agreement. Final action would need to occur no later than
September 21 unless the applicant requested an extension.
4. The City Council can deny the request to waive the four subdivision requirements, and
deny the minor subdivision plat of Acts Subdivision for not meeting the requirements of
the subdivision ordinance.
5. The City Council can refer this request back to staff or the applicant for additional
information. Final action would need to occur no later than September 21 unless the
applicant requested an extension.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This parcel lies within an already-built environment. It already has virtually all of the
required infrastructure. Of those that it lacks, alternatives are in place or proposed that will
ensure that the intent of the subdivision improvement requirements is met. The undersize
right-of-way has existed since 1963 and has served the development of the area, including
the later development of Westwood Villages. For those infrastructure needs that do not
meet the letter of the subdivision regulations, the applicant has provided evidence that
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seems compelling to allow approval of the waivers. If the waivers are approved, the
subdivision plat would then meet the requirements of the Ames Municipal Code.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve
Alternative #1 and approve the request to waive the requirements for dedication of a 55-
foot McDonald Drive right-of-way, installation of street trees, installation of street lights, and
installation of the McDonald Drive sidewalk by finding that one or both of the criteria are
met; as well as approve the minor subdivision plat of Acts Subdivision, along with the
associated easement grant and sidewalk installation agreement.
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Date: August 6,2009
To: City of Ames
From: Gene Dreyer
HWS Consulting Group
Re: Waiver of infrastructure for Acts Subdivision—4001 Lincoln Way
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa(herein known as HFHCI) submitted a proposal to the City of
Ames on July 3,.2007 to split the existing lot at 4001 Lincoln Way into 2 lots for the purpose of building
two affordable single family homes. The lot would be split down the middle with an East-West line.
HFHCI did not own the lot at that time,but had an option to buy the lot.,The contract, labeled Exhibit.A
is included in the back of this packet. HFHCI did not want to buy the,lot if it could not be split into two,
as the$30,000 purchase price needed to be split between two lots to be able to provide affordable
housing. An aerial view of.the property is shown below.
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Seana Perkins, a planner for the City of.Ames at that time, said that she saw no obstacles to the
subdivision and responded later with written comments. The lot split was classified as a Minor
Subdivision. Her comments (Exhibits.A-1 and A-2) are summarized here:
1. A sidewalk is required along the entire frontage of the property.
2. Provide 10-foot public utility easement where requested
3. Provide 5-foot public utility easement where requested
4. Coordinate driveway locations with Traffic Engineer. NED
5. Obtain permits from Public Works as needed.
6. Contact Public Works for new addresses. AUG 0 6 Z009
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
OP� PLANNING &HOUSING
The nature of the.comments and the original DRC meeting led HFHCI to believe that they.should buy
the lot because.the City had indicated in their comments that there would be no major financial barriers .
imposed by splitting the lot into two lots. HFHCI was willing to abide by the City's comments and
therefore purchased the.lot with the intent of creating two lots.
HFHCI's Minor Subdivision Application was delayed for several reasons (not by the City)until April
11, 2008.. At that time, we submitted a new sketch plan because we were told that the previous sketch
plan submission was no longer in effect. -After submitting the a new sketch plan,we were sent a letter
from the City(Exhibit B) that stated that there is no statutory time limit on sketch plans and that we
should proceed with the subdivision.
The process was again put on hold by HFHCI until March of.2009. At that time we,contacted Steve .
Osguthorpe to ask if we needed to submit a new sketch plan.. He said that we probably should since it
had been so long. At the DRC meeting on March.27, 2009, we were given a set of comments (Exhibits
C-1 and C-2)_that left us completely stunned. The comments are summarized below:
1. This is a Minor Subdivision and a Final Plat will be required.
2. The existing 25' right-of-way,which has been in place since 1963, would need to-be expanded to
be 55',:and that the additional 30' would have to be taken from our lot only.
3. We have the right to apply for a waiver.
4. Public sidewalks will be required.
5. Street trees will be required.
6. Street lights will be required:
..7. Coordinate driveway locations with.Traffic:Engineer.
8. Obtain permits when working in right-of-way.
The latest comments received would put a financial hardship on HFHCI and make.affordable housing.
for Partner Families more difficult: HWS Consulting Group and HFHCI are requesting a waiver of the
following infrastructure for Acts Subdivision:
1. Right-of-Way(ROW) and street improvements—We request to waive all ROW and street .
requirements,-and suggest the.current ROW width of 25 feet remain as-is. The only other house
that fronts McDonald Drive on.the West side'also has 25 foot ROW. The aerial photo on the
first.page shows that McDonald Drive is not a.through street.McDonald Drive dead ends at the
North end of the neighboring property to the North. The city has requested that HFHCI dedicate
the East 30 feet of the proposed lots to the City of Ames for ROW purposes. If the lot depth is
reduced by 30 feet, the lot would not have enough square footage to be meet the City's minimum
lot.size when split.. The East 30 feet of the lot equates to 26.% of the entire area of the lot. .
Without a waiver, HFHCI has indicated that they will have to sell the lot because the$30,000
purchase price is too expensive for HFHCI to provide affordable housing for.one home.
2. .Street Trees We request to waive the additional street tree requirement. Along the East side of
the property there is a 24"maple, a 26"maple, a 32"maple, and an 8"deciduous tree. Along the
South line of the.property there is a 22"pine tree and a 10" deciduous tree. The photo on page
one shows that most of the frontage has good tree coverage.
3, . Street Lights—We request to waive the additional street light requirement. There are existing
street lights mounted on wooden poles across the street at the southeast corner of the lot and the
northeast corner of the lot.
4. Sidewalks—HFHCI requests that the requirement for a sidewalk on the East side of the property
be waived. Construction of a sidewalk on the East side of the property would mean the four
. . mature trees would have to be cut down along with a portion of the row of shrubs on the North
property line. The limited Right-:of-Way would not provide an adequate area for safe passage.
The sidewalk would.not serve a large area since the street ends just North of this property.
Sidewalk would still be constructed on the South side of the property.
The waiver of these four improvements will allow HFHCI help meet the often discussed and needed
goal of affordable housing in Ames. Without this waiver, HFHCI will be unable to move forward with
this wonderful"infill project that will require rib additional City infrastructure and.no other commitments
from the City of Ames. ,
Habitat for.Humanity would like to use this property for the annual"Blitz Build"this year during the
ISU Homecoming week. During that week, the goal would be to get the house from just a foundation to
a fully enclosed house. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness in the community and to bring the
students and community closer by working to improve the availability of affordable housing in Ames.
I.sincerely.thank you for your consideration.
Eugene R.Dreyer, PLS
HWS Consulting Group and
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
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OFFER TO BUY
IT AS AGREED.between .Wit lam W, Marlon,-Co-TrusteeondA Bove J. Marion, as. Co-Trustee.of the
William W,'and Beverly J. Marion olnt Revocable .Trust Dated , Sellers, whose
address for purposes of this Contract is 2009,.Northwestern Ave., AmetjA 5001 , and. Habitat for Humanity of,
Central Iowa, Inc., an Iowa Corporation, Buyer, whose address for purposes of this Contract Is 401 Clark Ave.,
Ames, IA 50010,.that Seller s a re sell and Buyer(s)agree to b the following described real estate located in
Story County, lowa:5:P'rf `o-r 1 a �.- "t— Le,-r a P c.&L.
Street address: 4001 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
together with all.easements.and serviant estates appurtenant thereto and subject to zoning restrictions, restrictive
covenants, leases, easements and mineral reservations, if any, upon the following terms:
I PURCHASE PRICE.The total purchase price for the real estate- (and any personal property included in this
sale).is $30,000, of which $1,000 has been paid upon the execution of this Contract. Such earnest money shall be
(a) applied to the purchase price upon closing (b) returned to Buyers, in the event the Contract becomes null and
void (c)-paid over to Sellers In the event the Contract is forfeited or(d) paid over pursuant to other agreement of the
parties or order of Court, as the case may be. Buyers agree to pay the balance to Sellers at their residence or as
directed by Sellers as follows:
[check appropriate box]
A. [XI CASH. By paying the balance.of the purchase price in cash or certified check at closing.
TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGE.Sellers rase a right to effect.a tax-def d exchange with r act to
the above real estate, and for this pu ill establish an Ind escrow agent ! calve the
purchase price to be paid by Bu uyers agree to cooperate his tax-deferred ex nge, prov
doing so does not (a),cau m.to incur any out-of-pocket ense in excess of they wo ave
• . Incurred without such ange taking place or.(b) requir ern to.take title to an [estate,o than the
real estate Bu are purchasing under this Co . Buyers shall not any paym under this
Contract ler or Sellers; agents, but rather the designated.indepen nt escrow a
C. [X] APPROVAL BY CITY OF AMES. This offer is contingent upon the following: Buyer must.obtain approval
from the Ci of Ames, Iowa to split the real estate into two parcels. This contingency must be met on or
before .,.,:e o. 2007. In the event this contingency is not met as provided by the
date Indicated,this offer shall be null and void.
D. [X] BUILDING PERMIT CONTINGENCY.This offer Is contingent upon Buyer obtaining information or,
assurance adequate to Buyer that Buyer can obtain a building permit for the construction.of a satisfactory
residence on the real estate. in the event this adequate assurance cannot be obtained. on or before
2007, this Contract shall be null and void.
2. INTEREST. if this is a long term contract,the gre o pay interest from date of sir upon the A
unpaid balances at the rate.of 81/46 per annu le monthly. 7 e.periodic payment s,p ed above shall be
applEed'first to,interest, balance to pri It is a contract which ill be,paid In c osing, hen Buyers agree to
pay interest from scheduled g date at the rate of 12% ann nd only if, the failure.to close on the
scheduled,closing date.-is not due to any fault of the Seller.
3: TAXES. Sellers agree to pay their share of the real estate taxes, prorated.to date of possession by credit at
closing, and any unpaid taxes payable in prior years and all special assessments for.improvements which have been
certified as a Lien or spread on the Treasurer's books and are capable of being paid; and Buyers agree to pay,
before they become delinquent, all other current and subsequent taxes and assessments against.said premises,
subject to any escrow which may be required under this Contract. Any tax pro-ration shall be based upon the last
known taxes payable, provided,'however,.if such taxes are not based on a full assessment of the improvements
Upon the property or the.tax classification as of the, closing date, then the pro-ration shall be based upon the
assessed valuation as shown on-the Assessor's records and the tax rate in effect as of such closing date. Any
Offer to Buy, p. 1 (rev'd 11/04)
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &.HOUSING
515 Clark Avenue,P.O.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-5400♦Fax: 515-239-5.404
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Quann.Progrmm sperkins@city.ames.ia.us -
July 5, 2007:
Eugene Dreyer
HWS
223 South Walnut, Suite D
Ames,Iowa 50010
Dear Mr. Dreyer:
Staff has reviewed your.submitted Sketch Plan request to subdivide a property located at 4001 Lincoln Way.
The pre-application conference is a requirement of Section 23.301 of the Municipal Code.
It has been determined that the subdivision that is being proposed will be classified as a Minor Subdivision.
Please proceed as outlined in Section 23.303 of the Municipal Code. A complete application for a Minor Final
Plat must be filed with the.Department of Planning and Housing no later than 90 days(October 3,2007)from
the date of Minor Subdivision classification.You can find the most current application for a Final Plat Approval
of a Minor Subdivision on the.City's web page at www.city.ames.ia.us/housinoweb/Default.htm.
Specific requirements or understandings that have resulted from this pre-application conference are attached to
this letter.
If you have any questions,please contact the Department of Planning and Housing at 515/239-5400.We look
forward to working with you on this subdivision.
:Sincerely,
Seana E.Perkins
Planner
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Pre-Application Conference.Reguirements/UnderstandLnQs -
.July 5,2.007
4001 Lincoln Way
I A sidewalk is required.along the entire frontage of the property.
2. Provide 10-foot public utility easements along the western property line of each new lot.
.3 Provide five-foot public utility easements along the southern property line of Lot 2 and along the
northern property line of Lot 1.
4.. Coordinate driveway locations with Traffic Engineer,Damion Pregitzer.
.5. Contractor shall obtain a right-of-way excavation permit from Public Works to connect new utility
services.
.6. Contact Annette Thompson in Public Works for addresses.
SACommittees\DR0SKETCH PLANS\2007 LETTERS\4001 Lincoln Way-07-06-07.doc
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & HOUSING
515 Clark Avenue,P.0.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010
o ri„Rr�op� Phone; 515-239-5400♦Fax:515-23M4.04
Plgisinl@city.ames.iaus .
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April 11, 2008
Eugene Dreyer
HWS
223 South Walnut,Suite D
Arncs,.Iowa 50010
Dear Mr. Dreyer:
In July 2007,the City received a sketch plan to subdivide land located at 4001 Lincoln Way. At that
time the proposed-subdivision was ruled'a Minor Subdivision. Since then,the City has received anew
sketch-plan application for the same land. Upon reviewing this application, staff discovered that a
ruling of a Minor Subdivision is not subject to expiration. Accordingly,the previous ruling of a Minor
Subdivision for your,land stiil.holds. Based on this information,you are not required to resubmit this
sketch plan.and can.move forward with the subdivision at this time.-
If you have any questions,-please contact the Department of Planning and Housing at 515/239-5400.
We.look forward to working with you on this subdivision.
Sincerely,
LOW
knathan Nelsen
Planning Inter.?
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & HOUSING
515 Clark Avenue,P.O..Box 811,Ames,IA 50010
Phone:515-239-5400#Fix: 515:-239-5404
randerson@city.ames.ia.us
March 27,2009
Gene Dreyer
HWS Consulting
Suite D
223 South Walnut
Ames,Iowa 50010 .
RE: Case File SKP-09-06
Dear Mr. Dreyer:
'On March 27,2009,a pre-application conference was held to review a Sketch Plan to subdivide land located at
4001.Lincoln Way. The pre-application conference is a.requirement of Section 23.301 of the Municipal Code.
It has been determined that the subdivision that is being proposed will be classified as a Minor Subdivision.
Please proceed as outlined in Section 23.303 of the Municipal Code. A complete application for a Minor Final
Plat must be filed with the Department of Planning and Housing,and,after notice of completeness has been
sent,review will begin immediately.Staff comments will be sent within seven(7)days,and if no revisions are
requested,then the final plat will be scheduled for the next available City Council meeting.You can find the
most current application for a Final.Plat Approval of a Minor.Subdivision on the City's web page at .
www.cityofames.orn/housingweb/Default.him.
Specific requirements or understandings that have resulted from this pre-application conference are attached to
this letter.
If.you have any questions,please contact the Department of Planning and Housing at 515/239-5400.We look
forward to working with you on this subdivision.
Sincerely,
Ray D. Anderson
Planner
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Pre-Auplication Conference Requirements/Understandines
March 27,2009.
4001 Lincoln Way
Case File SKP-09-06
1. This is a Minor Subdivision and approval of a Final Plat will be required.
2. Additional dedication of public street right-of-way for McDonald Drive is required to meet the
minimum street width requirements. See Section 23.403(9)(a)and 23.403(10)of the Municipal Code. .
The minimum street right-of-way width for a"local-residential"street is 55 feet,without parking.
3. If you choose to seek a waiver of the subdivision requirements for the dedication of additional right-of-
way, you will be required to show that strict compliance with the requirements of the Regulations
=would result in extraordinary hardship to the Applicant or would prove inconsistent with the purpose of
.the Regulations because of unusual topography or other conditions. See Section 23.103(1) of the
Municipal Code. .
4. The installation of public sidewalk is required along McDonald Drive.See Section 23.403(14)of the
Municipal Code. A defetment.for-the installation of sidewalks may be granted by the City Council
when topographic conditions exist that make the sidewalk installation difficult or when the installation
of sidewalk is premature: Where the installation of a sidewalk is deferred by the City Council, an
agreement will.be executed between the property owner/developer and the City of Ames that will
ensure the future installation of the sidewalk. The deferment agreement will be accompanied by a cash
escrow, letter of credit, or other form of acceptable financial security to cover the cost of the
installation of the sidewalk.
5. Street trees will be required to meet the requirements of Section 23.402 of the Municipal Code.
6. _ Street lights will be required in the public street right-of-way for this subdivision. .Contact Mark
Imhoff,Electric:Distribution Engineer, at 239-5175 for further information.
.7. Coordinate driveway locations with Damion Pregitzer,Traffic Engineer. You may contact Damion at
239-5160.
8. The contractor shall obtain a right-of-way excavation permit.from the Public Works Department to
connect to new utility services. Contact the Public Works Department at 239-5160.
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