HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Major Site Development Plan for 1726 Collaboration Place ISURPRESOLUTION NO. 24-573
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR 1726 COLLABORATION PLACE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Hunziker Construction Services, Inc. is requesting approval of an Integrated
Site Plan, which includes a Preliminary Plat and Major Site Development Plan, for the construction
of two mixed-use buildings at 1726 Collaboration Place in the Hub Activity Area of the Iowa State
University Research Park (ISURP); and,
WHEREAS, an Integrated Site Plan subdivision allows for the division of the 4.2-acre site
into two lots with zoning compliance based upon the site as a whole. The proposal will use this
flexibility to distribute parking across both lots, eliminating setbacks for parking areas from
interior property lines, while placing the two buildings on separate lots; and,
WHEREAS, the site is subject to the Research Park Innovation District (RI) zoning
standards and design guidelines for the Hub area. The intent of the guidelines is to foster an urban
design with buildings placed close to streets, enhanced architectural features and glazing
associated with commercial buildings rather than industrial buildings, identifiable and accessible
entrances from the street, and interconnected sites to sidewalks and trails; and,
WHEREAS, the site design and layout is consistent with the standards and guidelines for
development in the Hub area. Additionally, staff believes the mixed-use development will benefit
the overall collaborative environment and activity in the Hub area with residential uses and
commercial use opportunities including a restaurant; and,
WHEREAS, staff determined that the proposed use and site design would not impact other
industrial uses in the area primarily due to the existence of commercial uses nearby and the large
separation of distance to industrial uses that exist east and southwest. With the conditions of
approval, staff finds that the project meets the design principles of an Integrated Site Plan,
subdivision standards, and the standards of the Major Site Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Major Site Development Plan for 1726 Collaboration Place for a Mixed-Use Development
is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions and alternative approvals:
i. Allowance for a design alternative to increase the 20-foot maximum principal
building front setback to accommodate the proposed placement for both buildings.
ii. Allowance for alternative landscaping plan to reduce the spacing of two parking lot
trees from the garages to 7.5 feet from 15 feet.
iii. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall submit for review and approval an outdoor
lighting plan that conforms to the Zoning Ordinance.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of October, 2024.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 22nd day of October, 2024.