HomeMy WebLinkAboutA010 - Resolution No. 20-182 adopted April 14, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 20-182
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WHEELOCK CORNER
SUBDIVISION, 1499 SOUTH DAYTON AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Wheelock Corner Subdivision is a proposed 16.47-acre development on the
northwest corner of the intersection at Southeast 16`h Street and South Dayton Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,the property owner,DW Holding,LLC,requests approval of a Preliminary Plat
creating six lots; and,
WHEREAS, there are six developable parcels and proposed public-rights-of-way that will
provide access throughout the development; and,
WHEREAS, all six lots have access off of the newly extended Isaac Newton Drive, direct
access to SE 16`h Street and South Dayton Avenue will be prohibited,and shared access to Theisen's
will also remain; and,
WHEREAS,the entire site is located within the floodplain and is subject to requirements of
Chapter Eight of the Ames Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, at the western end of the site, a portion of Lots 2 and 3 (3.66-acres) lie within
the Floodway; and,
WHEREAS, no development is proposed in this area; however, storm water management
features are located in this area; and,
WHEREAS, development within the Fringe area is required to have a building's finished
floor three feet above the base flood elevation and grading and fill for the individual lots will occur
at the time of their development; and,
WHEREAS, any disturbance in the Floodway is required to meet a no-rise standard for the
base flood elevation; and,
WHEREAS,the floodway area of Lots 2 and 3 are located in the Environmentally Sensitive
Overlay District (O-E), and this site is the first project to request approval of grading or
improvements that lie withing the O-E District; and,
WHEREAS, the standards of the Ames Municipal Code, Section 29.1103 intend to protect
designated natural resource area by using an environmental assessment and requiring mitigation of
significant issues related to identified environmental conditions, and in this case, consideration of
potential flooding, wetlands, riparian habitat, and woodland impacts; and,
WHEREAS,based upon the biological assessment and review of Chapter Nine Flood Plain
regulations,the proposed storm water detention facilities do not cause any significant adverse impact
on the identified resources; and,
WHEREAS, water, sanitary, and storm sewer are all proposed within the subdivision, five-
foot sidewalks are proposed on both sides of Isaac Newton Drive and along South Dayton Avenue,
and a shared use path already exists along SE 16th Street; and,
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to
recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat to the City Council with a condition that the applicant
clarify the preservation of the oak woodlands that were identified in the Environmental Assessment
Report; and,
WHEREAS,staff responded to the recommendation ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission
by adding a condition for creation of a conservation easement related to tree preservation 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 Wheelock Corner Subdivision located at 1499 South Dayton Avenue
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14t" day of April, 2020.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Martin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14" day of April, 2020.