HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Improvement Requirements for the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms 1st Addition RESOLUTION NO. 23-017
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF IMPROVEMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS, If`ADDITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Friedrich Land Development Company, LLC and Friedrich & Sons, Inc. are
requesting approval of a Final Plat for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms, First Addition, a minor
subdivision that would create two undevelopable outlots; and,
WHEREAS, a minor subdivision includes three, or fewer, lots and does not require
additional public improvements. A minor subdivision does not require a Preliminary Plat and may
be approved by the City Council as a Final Plat, only, subject to the applicant completing the
necessary requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project qualifies as a minor subdivision with no public
improvements by the action of the City Council waiving requirements for improvements,because
neither lot is developable until it is replatted in the future.Future platting will require a preliminary
plat due to required infrastructure improvements. No building permits can be issued for either of
the proposed outlots; and,
WHEREAS, the Annexation Agreement for this property includes requirements for future
traffic improvements and connections, traffic signal fees, sanitary sewer capacity and open space
planning that are all tied to preliminary and final plat approval. With this proposed Minor Final
Plat these obligations are not yet fulfilled. However, the annexation agreement obligations will
continue until they are satisfied with future Preliminary Plat approval; and,
WHEREAS, with the City Council's waiver of improvement requirements related to the
two outlots, no public infrastructure will be installed at this time. Public utilities, roadway
improvement, and other infrastructure will be installed as a future date based upon approval of
future preliminary and final plats. These improvements will be reviewed for compliance with the
existing Annexation Agreement and Zoning Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of improvement requirements for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms, 1st Addition, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of January, 2023.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 101h day of January, 2023.