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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA005 - Resolution No. 22-052 adopted February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 22-052 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION OF STURGES SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION (5019 HYDE AVENUE), FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, Leroy and Sue Sturges (property owners), together with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation(INHF), purchaser of Outlot A, are requesting approval of a Minor Final Plat for 36.12 acres at 5019 Hyde Avenue in the Ames Urban Fringe; and, WHEREAS, the Subdivision includes Lot 1 (approximately 4.56 acres), for the existing Sturges home; Outlot A (approximately 30.18 acres), a natural area and flood plain that cannot be developed without replating as a building lot; and Lot A (approximately 1.38 acres),to be dedicated as street right-of-way for Hyde Avenue; and, WHEREAS, a minor subdivision includes three, or fewer, lots and does not require additional public improvements other than sidewalks or a bike path; and, WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is located adjacent to the current City limits of Ames in the unincorporated area of Story County; and, WHEREAS, the Ames Urban Fringe Plan designates the land as "Urban Residential"; and, WHEREAS,the 28E Agreement among the City of Ames, Story County, and the City of Gilbert, states that in areas designated Urban Services Area,the County agrees to waive the exercise of it subdivision authority; and, WHEREAS, the land use designation applies to areas reserved for future city growth and development though subdivision is not permitted prior to annexation into the City; however, the applicants requested the City Council approve the Minor Final Plat at this time; prior to the land being annexed into the City; and, WHEREAS, the deferral of annexation is due to the timing of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation's ability to acquire Outlot A with funding from a specified donor; and, WHEREAS, although,the current property abuts the City and can be annexed,the timing of annexation would extend past the INHF's deadline on their option to purchase the property and meet the donor's parameters; and, WHEREAS, this is a unique proposal to defer annexation for a property that abuts the City and the applicant proposes to enter into an Agreement for future annexation based upon one of two conditions, whichever comes first; and, t WHEREAS, Annexation would occur either when: 1) Outlot A is replatted into a developable lot or 2) after March 1, 2024, at the City's discretion; and, WHEREAS,the Agreement requires the owners to file the annexation application with the City prior to recording the Final Plat so that the City can act on the annexation in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Agreement for Annexation of Sturges Subdivision, First Addition (5019 Hyde Avenue), is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 8" day of February, 2022. 1 �f L Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Rollins Seconded by: Junck Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Abstain: Gartin Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8`" day of February, 2022.