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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Amendment to the Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map RESOLUTION NO. 23-102 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMES PLAN 2040 FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR A PORTION OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 325 BILLY SUNDAY ROAD FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, the City owns a parcel of land located between Highway 30 to the north and Billy Sunday Road to the south that contains approximately 24.5 acres. At the time Ames Plan 2040 was approved in December 2021, the land use designation for the parcel was established as "Civic," reflecting its ownership by the City. The parcel is identified as Parcel No. 09-14-250- 0000. WHEREAS,the parcel is predominantly undeveloped,except for the Ames Animal Shelter located at 325 Billy Sunday Road, and the western portion of the parcel leased to the federal government as the U.S. Army Reserve Center located at 2110 S. Duff Ave. (North Corner of S. Duff&Billy Sunday Road). A 25-foot paved Access Drive extends through the parcel from Billy Sunday Road to the Hunziker Sports Complex located further to the east of the site. The parcel is relatively flat but has a slightly higher elevation next to the Ames Dog Park. Highway 30 abuts the site to the north.An apartment complex and car dealership are located to the south of the site across Billy Sunday Road. The City Dog Park exists at the east end of Billy Sunday Road, abutting the site; and, WHEREAS, the parcel's visibility and easy access to Highway 30 along with available infrastructure make this site desirable as real estate for future commercial development. The recent installation of a traffic signal at Billy Sunday and Highway 69 also created direct access to the site that did not previously exist; and, WHEREAS, furthermore, the City has determined that the entire parcel is not needed for Government/Airport District "S-GA" purposes, although retention of the Army Reserve site and approximately 1.5 acres is needed for future relocation of the animal shelter to the east edge of the site abutting the Dog Park. The current animal shelter will be able to continue to exist as long as it remains in its current location and continues to operate as is, regardless of the land use or future zoning change; and, WHEREAS, to change the future land use of a portion of the City-owned parcel equaling approximately 16.5 acres, from"Civic"to"Community Commercial/Retail"(Com CR),with most of the 16.5-acre area being vacant,except for the Ames Animal Shelter located at 825 Billy Sunday Road. The remaining eight acres would retain the "Civic" designation. Much of the area around the interchange is designated as "Community Commercial/Retail" (Com CR). Changing a portion of the site to "Community Commercial/Retail" (Com CR) is therefore compatible with the character of the area. The proposed future land use map amendment will create a precise expectation of the site as an infill area intended for commercial development. The requested amendment is the first step in a series of actions enabling this surplus land to be sold and utilized for commercial development. Concurrent with the land use change, the City intends to rezone the site to "Highway Oriented Commercial" (HOC); and, WHEREAS, the portion of the parcel retaining the existing "Civic" land use zoning includes the US Army Reserve at 2110 S. Duff and a 1.5-acre area adjacent to the Ames Dog Park as a potential site for relocation and expansion of the Ames Animal Shelter; and, WHEREAS, any proposed change to the Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map includes examining the suitability of infrastructure and the site for the proposed use. Infrastructure includes facilities such as sewer and water capacity, storm drainage, and general circulation needs. Utility service exists along Billy Sunday Road to serve future development of the site. Staff generally finds that infrastructure for water, sewer, storm drainage, and traffic access from Billy Sunday Road are acceptable to plan for development in this area. More details would be reviewed with a specific development concept. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the amendment to the Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map, changing the Future Land Use of approximately 16.5 acres located at 325 Billy Sunday Road from "Civic" to "Community Commercial/Retail" (Com CR) is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 28th day of February, 2023. e4 W- 410e Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281h day of February, 2023.