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Home My WebLink About~Master - May 19, 2020, Special Meeting of the Ames City CouncilAGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL* MAY 19, 2020 *DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CITY HALL IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL JULY 1, 2020. THEREFORE, THIS WILL BE AN ELECTRONIC MEETING. IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE INPUT ON ANY ITEM, YOU MAY DO SO AS A VIDEO PARTICIPANT BY GOING TO: https://zoom.us/j/826593023 OR BY TELEPHONE BY DIALING: US:1-312-626-6799 Zoom Meeting ID: 826 593 023 YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING SITES: https://www.youtube.com/ameschannel12 https://www.cityofames.org/channel12 or watch the meeting live on Mediacom Channel 12 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. If you wish to speak, please see the instructions listed above. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. 1. Resolution correcting name of Subdivision approved by Resolution No. 20-245 on May 12, 2020, from Kingsbury’s Subdivision, Third Addition, to Kingsbury’s Subdivision, Fourth Addition 2. Ames Plan 2040 Workshop regarding Parks and Open Space Principles and Environmental Principles DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: COUNCIL COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Please note that this Agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa. ITEM #: ___1 DATE: 05-19-20 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: CORRCTION OF FINAL PLAT NAME FOR KINGSBURY’S THIRD ADDITION TO KINGSBURY’S FOURTH ADDITION BACKGROUND: Kingsbury’s Third Addition Subdivision is a 6.91-acre site on SE 3rd Street, just north and east of Target. (Location map - Attachment A) At the Tuesday, May 12th City Council meeting the City Council approved a Final Plat with Development Agreement for Kingsbury’s Subdivision Third Addition. It was discovered after approval that the subdivision addition had an incorrect addition number and should have been named the Fourth Addition. This is due to the existence of a subdivision with a very similar name to the one approved on Tuesday. The property owner, DET Land Company LC, is requesting approval of a Resolution with associated amended final plat, legal documents, and Development Agreement changing the name of the subdivision to Kingsbury’s Fourth Addition. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can approve the correction for the Final Plat for Kingsbury’s Third Addition to Kingsbury’s Fourth Addition. 2. The City Council can deny the correction for the Final Plat for Kingsbury’s Third Addition to Kingsbury’s Fourth Addition. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION: City staff has reviewed the matter and consulted with Story County Auditor’s office and Recorder’s office staff. An error was made in the naming of Kingsbury’s Third Addition and the subdivision should be named Kingsbury’s Fourth Addition. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1. Ames Comprehensive Plan Workshop #10 May 19, 2020 Today’s Agenda PRINCIPLES 1.Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces 2.Environment Open space and recreation facilities support the physical and social well being of the community Parks, Trails, and Open SpacesVISION Build on Previous Planning Efforts 1997 LUPP-CHP 4. ENVIRONMENTAL Existing Park Types and Planned amenities •Regional •Community •Neighborhood •Woodlands/Open Space •Specialty LUPP Service Area Provide neighborhood parks with ¼ to ½ mile of homes, community parks within 1-2 miles LUPP Land Needs Policy of planning for 10 acres of additional park land per 1,000 people •Currently aprx. 18 acres of City controlled Park/Open Space per 1,000 people •Increased park area from 629 acres in 1995 to aprx. 1,215 acres 2019 •Highlighted by adding Ada Hayden Heritage Park 437 acres Build on Previous Planning Efforts Ames Parks Plan 2013-2018 Build on Previous Planning Efforts Survey Response 92% of Ames’ residents consider “walkable neighborhoods with sidewalks and connections to trails” to be important / very important to support a healthy lifestyle and enhanced personal well-being. Survey Response 80% of Ames’ residents consider the “additional walking and biking trails and paths” to be important / very important as a quality of life priority for the City. Survey Response 87% of Ames’ residents consider “access to parks or open space within a 10-minute walk” to be important / very important to support a healthy lifestyle and enhanced personal well-being. Ames Plan 2040 public input Condition // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Condition // Service Areas Legend Parks-All types ¼ mile buffer Condition // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Existing Parks + Greenways Condition // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Existing Parks + Greenways + Trails + Active Transportation Principles // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces REFLECT COMMUNITY VALUES WITH PUBLIC SPACE FOR SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING THAT PRIVATE OPEN SPACE ALONE CANNOT ACCOMPLISH The City of Ames parks and open spaces are a jewel of the community and point of pride that brings people together from across the community ACCESSIBLE AND DESIRABLE OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITIES Provide for parks and open space within walkable distances of homes in addition to larger scale community park facilities CONCURRENT GROWTH OF PARK LAND WITH DEVELOPMENT Expansion of the City will require provision of new neighborhood parks as well as a larger community parks. Population increase within the City will also create needs for additional facilities or increase use of existing facilities MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THE SYSTEM OF PARK TYPES TO MEET VARIED NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY OVERALL Incorporate needed facilities into existing parks as well as into newly designed parks. Parks and trails will be designed to ensure that the spaces are safe, enjoyable, fun, and distinct …more I II III IV Principles // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces PLAN A SYSTEM OF INTERCONNECTED GREENWAYS A system of greenways should preserve environmentally sensitive areas, while offering opportunities for connecting people to the outdoors, including pathways and water trails. Recognize that parks and greenway trails can be a vital part of the Transportation System. STEWARDSHIP AND VARIETY OF OPEN SPACE Public open space can provide for recreation as well as natural and environmentally sensitive area preservation. The City’s planning will account for needed passive area experiences as well as active recreation. Some facilities may serve a dual purpose and offer opportunities to enhance the natural environment with flood control, stormwater management , water quality, reestablishment of habitat. FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE The parks and trail system have substantial ongoing operation costs with limited resources, that require planning, budgets, a nd programming to maintain the quality of new and existing facilities in recognition of available funding resources. SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS Ames will welcome partnerships to provide a diversity of recreation, natural features, and locations in the parks and trails system. The County park facilities near the community in the Fringe Area are a valuable resource to Ames and the County. V VI VII VIII Actions // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces 1.Maintain a high quality and ample park system and recreation facilities as the City grows. A.Plan for new 40-60 acre community parks with recreational facilities in larger growth areas B.Strive to maintain an overall open space similar to the current ratio of aprx. 18 acres per 1,000 people (include public land, partnerships, greenways, parks, special facilities) C.Continue the target ratio of a minimum 5 acres of new developable parkland per 1,000 people in expansion areas. Provide for additional open space (public or private) 5 acres per 1,000 people •National Recreation and Park Association recommends between 6 -10 acres of park space per 1,000 people, but to consider local nee ds first •Increase in population of 15,000 people would require 150 acres of new parks and open space to meet this goal, while the over all ratio would remain relatively the same D.Use a Parks Master Plan process to guide park improvements and facility needs •As the community changes, needs will evolve within existing parks that could result in changes to existing facilities 2.Plan for park dedication as part of the development process with parkland dedication based upon Neighborhood Park needs. A.Create park land dedication ordinance or include as part of a rezoning process, allow for in lieu fee in some circumstances . Usable active space is the most desirable land for dedication to meet neighborhood park needs. B.Time park development with buildout of an area and as funding is available C.Require private open space in addition to public open space within development in expansion areas to augment overall open spa ce D.Set-aside natural areas as passive open space in accordance with planned greenways or in support of larger natural preservation areas Actions // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces 3. Provide a park system that supports a variety of user needs. A.Create a park system that shares a consistent image from and between parks that identify it as a City of Ames Park, e.g. signage, fixtures, promotions B.Utilize a hierarchy of Regional, Community, Neighborhood, Specialty Parks, and Recreation Facilities to serve the various nee ds •Apply Neighborhood Park basic amenity features equitably across the City based upon space and needs •Include opportunities for new parks in existing areas •Consider the overall system a collection of community resources that has unique components and distinct features as an attrac tion to the community overall and that each park is identifiable in character when possible •Plan for community scale amenities within larger areas that may have broad appeal, examples include splash pads, disc golf, natural playscapes, ropes courses, sports complexes, gardens, amphitheaters, nature trails, and fishing. •Although Neighborhood parks area is smaller in size by definition than a community park, they may include a community scale amenity C.Apply an access goal to park planning of a 10-minute walk to a park or greenway •Use a ¼ mile to ½ mile proximity standard for Neighborhood Parks or Specialty Parks D.Utilize plazas as specialty parks in urban living conditions or as focal points of Core development areas. Plazas may be a p rivate amenity feature of new development in Core areas to allow for commercial use and activities. 4. Support the user experience. •Parks and open spaces are neighborhood and community destinations that should be safe, family -friendly, and support strong social networks. •Parks are a publicly accessible resource for everyone. •Consider opportunities for specialty parks to meet local needs in underserved areas •Greenways can be used for open space linkages and in some cases transportation linkages •Plan to create uninterrupted greenways with continuous trails. •Plan for separated road crossings of major roadways for continuous trails when creating greenways (Include Map for Future Major Trails) •Linkages with external areas are desirable Actions // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces 5. Support Parks and Open Space environmental opportunities. A.An open space framework is valuable to the character of the community. In some instances, open space may provide primarily environmental benefits rather than recreation benefits. B.Designing for environmental priorities includes: •Natural stream way preservation and water quality enhancement for supporting human and aquatic life (Ada Haden Watershed) •Stormwater run-off management through land use design and other protective measures •Air quality through tree canopy management, continue planting of trees in response to emerald ash bore and replacement of unhealthy trees •Support non-vehicular travel and connections with trails •Natural resource/habitat areas conservation. 6. Apply conservation standards in growth areas. Within Ames’ urban growth area, employ and large-scale conservation development standards that preserve environmental resources, parks, greenways, and other open and natural areas without compromising overall density targets. Private open space can be a key component of attaining this goal of supporting density and open space. 7.Identify partnerships for meeting service needs A.Utilize relationships with school districts to augment recreation opportunities when possible B.Work with ISU to maintain availability of community resources with land leased from the University, including Furman Aquatic Center, Brookside Park, and the Ice Arena C.Continue work with volunteer organizations to support maintenance and programming within the City’s park and open space system D.Look to take advantage of available grant funding from local, state, and federal agencies and non-profit foundations. E.Coordinate with Story County Conservation on planning for regional trails, greenways, habitat preservation, especially with the expansion areas of the City that will be urbanized and are unlikely to remain rural. Actions // Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Legend Parks Greenways Tier 1&2 Areas for City Expansion Primary Future Residential ISU Land Ames will practice environmental stewardship to support a high quality natural environment EnvironmentVISION Conditions Conditions Conditions Composite Natural Resource Map Principles // Environment DESIGN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES Our most environmentally sensitive land is protected from development, while areas that allow development have environmentall y- friendly guidelines. Priorities include habitat preservation, water quality, flood plain projection. PRESERVE A NETWORK OF GREEN SPACES Create and maintain a network of connected natural areas, parks and open spaces. These spaces will be located throughout the city to preserve nature’s ability to manage stormwater, flooding and water quality; provide habitat for plants and animals; and provide fertile land to grow food. IMPROVE WATER QUALITY Our green network mimics the natural system of rainwater management, thereby preventing flooding and improving our water quality. APPLY CLIMATE CHANGE CONSCIENCE POLICES Complete a greenhouse gas inventory and Climate Action Plan to assess strategies that may reduce Ames's emissions related to climate change. Future changes to the plan and polices may by necessary to realize this principle. +ENSURE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH (GROWTH PRINCIPLE) +STEWARDSHIP AND VARIETY OF OPEN SPACE (PARKS PRINCIPLE) I II III IV Actions // Environment 1. Assess environmental conditions of all types. The City should maintain an inventory of known environmental resources and attributes of the community that affect environmental quality. This applies to the existing community as well as to areas planned for growth. While inventory will be an ongoing effort, Ames should update their entire inventory every five to ten years. The inventory may include: •Natural features, including floodplains, wetlands, streams, soil quality, topography, vegetation, species richness, sandy soi ls,critical natural resource areas, principal flow paths, and drainage-ways. •Watershed protection •Greenhouse gas inventory •Climate data •Travel demand and patterns •Solid Waste, RDF, recycling •Funding contributed to environmental initiatives. 2.Use planning documents and models to assist in managing environmental quality. The City will apply appropriate data related to the conditions above to the polices of a wide range of plans and activities a dministered by the City, such as •Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Climate policies •Stormwater Management Plan •Watershed Plans, which includes erosion control and stormwater best management practices. •Transportation Plan that considers multi-modal transportation •Parks and Recreation Master Plan •Development standards and ordinances, such as flood plain, subdivision, zoning, environmentally sensitive overlays Actions // Environment 3.Adopt policies and implement strategies identified in prepared plans. Design for environmental priorities in development plans and city projects that would include the following: •Natural stream way preservation and water quality enhancement for supporting human and aquatic life. •Stormwater run-off and water quality management •Air quality preservation through the avoidance of pollutant emitting uses. •Vegetation maintenance and enhancement for its beautification, air cleaning, water run -off reduction, and climate modification qualities. •Natural resource areas conservation. •Preserve greenway areas as identified in this plan for growth areas before development occurs. Also, re -establishing natural corridors in areas that are already developed. For example, when homes or businesses relocate away from the floodplain, then the land should be returned to its natural state, rather than re- developed. •Apply Flood Plain protection as a minimum within the 100-year Floodway Fringe and consider policies for broader protection within the 500-year flood plain. 4. Support for alternative energy systems •Support energy efficiency and alternative energy sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. 5. Economic development goals shall consider resource availability and intensity of use •The City strives to grow economically but also to be wise in the use of its natural resources. Economic development prioritie s should reinforce that the City prefers low water usage activities and non -polluting industries. + Apply conservation standards in growth areas (Parks). Within Ames’ urban growth area, employ and large -scale conservation development standards that preserve environmental resources , parks, greenways, and other open and natural areas without compromising overall density targets. Private open space can be a key component of attaining this goal of supporting density and open space. Monthly Topics Today: > Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces > Environment June: > Culture, Community Character, Equity July:> Emerging Draft Content/Draft Plan All sections are important and interrelated. CO M M U N I T Y C H A R A C T E R Ames Comprehensive Plan Workshop #6 December 4, 2019