HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for Annexation of Sturges Subdivision, First Addition (5019 Hyde Avenue) 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 1.3 8 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,
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 8t1i day of February, 2022.
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`h day of February, 2022.