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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Planned Residence District (FS-PRD) Major Site Development Plan Bluffs at Dankbar Farms RESOLUTION NO. 23-193 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT (FS-PRD) MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, the proposed Planned Residence District(F-PRD)rezoning is consistent with the approved Master Plan. The proposed density of development 4.09 units per acre and 105 single family residential lots as stated in the Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has chosen the F-PRD process due to the proposed mix of housing types. The smaller lots enable the developer to provide a viable number of homes while providing for large areas of open space and stormwater management. The development connects existing street stubs and a extends two existing streets. Extension of Cartier further to the west (into the County) is not planned by the City and is addressed as part of the upcoming preliminary plat review for street and blocks; and, WHEREAS, in a F-PRD, the Major Site Development Plan (MSDP) establishes zoning requirements, including building height, maximum number of units, bedrooms and density, site layout, and landscape design. Due to minimum width of the lots and the reduced lot size, the placement of homes and driveway location are critical to the success for the project. The proposed plans provide for definition of the character of the zero-lot-line homes with an expectation for house placement. It allows for minor variations in house plan and aesthetics based upon buyer preference; and, WHEREAS, the alternative approach of the PRD differs from conventional development in allowing for additional detached single-family dwellings. The site could be developed under FS-RL with a combination of detached and attached housing using a similar street layout and potentially a greater density of development. However, the PRD design allows for all detached housing product and includes additional common area open space and amenities of a clubhouse, which meets the overall intent for the district and its design principles. The proposed layout introduces a slightly smaller lot size option to the housing market in Ames creating some additional diversity of choices which is viewed as beneficial to the City's housing goals; and WHEREAS, the upcoming preliminary plat addresses, lot design, layout, block lengths, infrastructure improvements, and storm water management at a greater detail that the PRD proposal; and, WHEREAS, with the conditions of approval, staff finds that the project meets the design principles of the F-PRD and complies with the standards of the MSDP; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 15, 2023, and reviewed the proposed project by the developer, including both the proposed PRD rezoning and the preliminary plat. The Commission discussed house layouts in relation to front setbacks, open space, parking, drainage, and tree protection. The Commission voted to approve the staff recommendation with a 6-0 vote. The applicant is working to finalize details for the preliminary plat and storm water management plan to coincide with the third reading of the PRD rezoning ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that resolution approving the Planned Residence District(FS-PRD)Major Site Development Plan for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: i. A final plat must be approved to create individual lots to construction of homes described within the PRD. ii. The clubhouse and pool are to begin construction as part of Domani phase four. The clubhouse and pool must be completed prior to the construction of a home in the fifth phase, unless an extension is granted by the City Council. iii. The pocket park will begin construction as part of phase three of either residential area and be completed prior to the construction of a homes in the fourth phase, unless an extension is granted by the City Council. iv. iv. Details of amenities and layout of the pocket park will need to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to the Outlot B being Final Platted. ADOPTED THIS 28th day of March, 2023. Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen Seconded by: Betcher 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 March, 2023.