HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council 05/28/2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MAY 28, 2002
The Ames City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th day of May, 2002, in the City
Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach
presiding and the following Council members present: Cross, Goodhue, Vegge, and Wirth. Council
Member Hoffman arrived at 6:36 p.m. Mayor Tedesco was attending the National League of Cities
FAIR Committee meeting.
COMMERCIAL LAND NEEDS ASSESSMENT: It was noted that a letter from Richard J.
Roseland of Roseland, Mackey, & Harris Architects had been placed around the dais. Mr.
Roseland stated in this letter that it was his opinion that the regional commercial land/zone
located east of I-35 should be rezoned Industrial. He also feels that the shortage in commercial
land created by this proposed rezoning should be reallocated appropriately around Ames in
existing and future commercial areas.
Dean Hunziker, representing Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, was present. He
recapped the comments made in the letter dated February 27, 2002, from the Chamber of
Commerce. Mr. Hunziker asked the City Council to re-evaluate the City’s commercial land
needs. He and other architects, engineers, developers, and real estate professionals in Ames
reviewed the Land Assessment, and they feel that some uses of commercial land may not be
included in the retail sales categories utilized in this study. He stated that when the Land Use
Policy Plan (LUPP) was developed, convenience commercial uses were assumed to be part of
future village residential developments; however, additional village developments do not appear
to be likely in the next ten years. Mr. Hunziker suggested that the LUPP be revised to make
Suburban Residential development the base zone for residential development instead of Village
Residential. He said that while the report identified available acres within and outside the City
that could be used for commercial development, the report did not take into account their
viability and attractiveness for development. According to Mr. Hunziker, the community
commercial land on North Dakota that is planned to serve Northwest Ames is not an attractive
location. He said that community commercial sites should be located on streets that have
excellent transportation access, high-traffic counts, and close proximity to housing units.
Mr. Hunziker pointed out that having an adequate supply of commercial land is an important
issue for the City because commercial growth provides Ames with a growing tax base and an
expanding sales tax base. He suggested that a commercial area be located in the area around the
new Northridge Heights Subdivision. Also, Mr. Hunziker feels that the City should encourage
redevelopment of commercial land closer to the downtown.
After being asked by Council Member Wirth, Mr. Hunziker said he concurred with Mr.
Roseland’s opinion, as stated in his letter referenced above. Mr. Hunziker stated that there is no
question that industrial land uses also need to be addressed.
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Council Member Cross asked what solutions the developers felt would be workable. Mr.
Hunziker advised that there are not ample opportunities for commercial entities to develop in
Ames. He said Ames needs more commercially viable land. Mr. Cross asked the group of
architects, engineers, developers, and real estate professionals to inform the City Council where
they would like more commercial land to be located.
Chuck Winkleblack, also of Hunziker & Associates, 105 S. 16th Street, Ames, stated that he
feels the City needs to be careful about deciding where additional commercial land needs to be
located. He explained that even though City staff does not believe growth should occur in North
Ames and has adopted a new LUPP, certain needed services for residents and visitors do not
occur north of Lincoln Way. Accordingly, he feels that the issue is whether developers have
viable options to purchase land for commercial uses that is located where there are high traffic
patterns and the need for commercial services. Mr. Winkleblack advised that developers become
very frustrated at the lack of available commercial land in Ames.
Council Member Hoffman requested that the developers, architects, et al, put together more
specific ideas that the City Council could respond to, i.e., changes in the ordinance, changes in
the LUPP, etc. Mr. Winkleblack stated that they could certainly inform the Council about the
numbers and types of inquiries that they have received for commercial development.
Reiny Friedrich, 2513 Pierce Avenue, Ames, representing Friedrich Iowa Realty, encouraged the
Council to read the letter from the Chamber of Commerce thoroughly. He felt that it was a very
well-written letter that expressed the feelings of the architects, engineers, developers, and real
estate professionals. Mr. Friedrich encouraged the Council specifically to look at the area around
the Northridge Heights Subdivision for commercial development. He advised that there was an
area in this new Subdivision that had been formerly dedicated for commercial use prior to the
adoption of the new LUPP.
Bob Friedrich, Jr., 3111 Bayberry Road, Ames, also representing Friedrich Iowa Realty,
requested that experts be brought in to address these issues. Mr. Friedrich named Ken Stone
specifically as being an expert in the area of retail development. He voiced his support of the
recommendations previously made by Dean Hunziker, Chuck Winkleblack, and Reiny Friedrich.
After being questioned by Council Member Cross, Chuck Winkleblack advised that they could
come back to the City Council with specific recommendations on the need for commercial land
within approximately one month.
Addressing the need for industrial land, Mr. Winkleblack indicated that he did not feel that a new
study needs to be compiled by City staff to realize that there are not enough raw acres available
for industrial development. He feels that the first thing that needs to be decided is whether the
City wants more industrial development; if not, then there is no need for more industrial acres.
Mr. Winkleblack feels that it is imperative that the City not talk about land that could be rezoned
or redeveloped because businessmen or developers do not want to go through the lengthy
processes.
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Council Member Goodhue stressed the importance of an industrial land inventory. He hopes that
City staff will be able to address that within the next 30 days.
DEMONSTRATION OF ON-LINE BILLING SYSTEM: Duane Pitcher, Finance Director,
introduced Mike Wheelock, Utility Accounts Supervisor, and Stan Davis, Information Services
Supervisor. They demonstrated the new on-line billing system now being used in the Finance
Department. Mr. Wheelock explained that this new system can be accessed through
myaccount.com or via the Finance Department’s home page through the City’s Web site
(city.ames.ia.us). He demonstrated how the system presently works and what is available on line.
Mr. Pitcher advised what enhancements are planned for in the future.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda.
1.Motion approving payment of claims
2.Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 2002
3.Motion approving renewal of the following beer permits and liquor licenses:
a.Class C Liquor - Café Beaudelaire, 2504 Lincoln Way
b.Class C Liquor - GeAngelo’s, 823 Wheeler, Suite 9
c.Class B Beer - King Buffet, 1311 Buckeye Avenue
4.Motion approving certification of civil service applicants
5.RESOLUTION NO. 02-295 adopting new and revised fees
6.RESOLUTION NO. 02-296 approving expenditure from 2001/02 Contingency Fund in the
amounts of $710 for airfare to Enzan City, Japan, for Council Member Judie Hoffman and up
to $290 for gift to Enzan City
7.RESOLUTION NO. 02-297 accepting Street Easement Agreement and Electric Transmission
and Distribution Easement with Schwertley, Stoutner and Swartz, L.C., for Dayton Avenue
Project
8.RESOLUTION NO. 02-298 approving IDOT Agreement for STP Funding of the Replacement
of Traffic Signals at U.S. 69 and Kellogg Avenue
9.RESOLUTION NO. 02-299 approving plans and specifications to Remove/Replace/Rebuild Two
In-Ground Open-Pit Hoists in the Maintenance Shop of the Ames Transit Agency Facility;
setting July 2, 2002, as bid due date and July 9, 2002, as date of public hearing
10.RESOLUTION NO. 02-300 approving plans and specifications for the 2002 Facade Restoration
at the Electric Distribution Work Center; setting June 26, 2002, as bid due date and July 9, 2002,
as date of public hearing
11.RESOLUTION NO. 02-301 approving contracts with Willey, Inc., for $57,958.95 for three F-
350 pickups and for $21,660.10 to Charles Gabus Ford for a truck chassis cab (Fleet
Replacement Vehicles)
12.RESOLUTION NO. 02-302 approving contract and bond for 2001/02 Low-Point Drainage
Program (Quebec Street)
13.RESOLUTION NO. 02-303 accepting partial completion of public improvements and modifying
amount of financial security for Country Meadows Subdivision, 2 Additionnd
14.PRC Subdivision, located on the northeast corner of Bell and East Lincoln Way:
a.RESOLUTION NO. 02-304 approving waiver of sidewalk requirements
b.RESOLUTION NO. 02-305 approving Final Minor Plat for PRC Subdivision
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15.Motion approving submission of Iowa Community Cultural Grant application for Auditorium
sculpture
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke during this time.
FIREWORKS PERMIT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the request for
fireworks permit to allow a senior engineering student to conduct thermal testing of stage
pyrotechnics on June 1, June 8, and June 15 (with a rain date of June 22, 2002) in the field area
north of Building #73 of the ISU Applied Science Center.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
F.A.C.E.S CELEBRATION: Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 02-306 approving an allocation of $1,500 to the Human Relations Commission from the
2001/02 Contingency Fund; waivers of vendor application fees, City Auditorium user fee, and
costs of electricity; closure of Clark Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets and the east City
Hall parking lot; and issuance of noise permit, all pertaining to the F.A.C.E.S. Celebration to be
held on October 5, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DOWNTOWN DOLLAR DAYS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to approve the request for
a blanket temporary obstruction permit on July 25, 26, and 27, 2002.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-307 approving
request for suspension of parking regulations in the Central Business District on July 25, 26, and
27, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 02-308 approving request for closure of Main Street Station parking lot for
a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on July 5 and 6, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
REQUEST FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO SEND MEMBERS TO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
02-309 approving request from Historic Preservation Commission for $1,425 from 2001/02
Contingency Fund to send two Commission members to the Annual Conference of the National
Alliance of Preservation Commissions.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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HEARING ON FINAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2001/02 BUDGET: Duane Pitcher
and Carol Collings, Budget Officer, reviewed the Final Amendments for the 2001/02 Program
Budget.
Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, he
closed the hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION 02-294 amending the current
budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2002.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED LONG-TERM LEASE OF LAND BY THE CITY OF AMES TO
THE HUNZIKER YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX, INC.: The hearing was opened by Mayor Pro-
Tem Quirmbach. No one wished to speak and he closed same.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-310 approving long-
term lease of land at the old WPC Plant site to Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, said lease to
expire February 28, 2025.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF
HARRISON ROAD AND HYDE AVENUE FROM “RL” (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY)
TO “RM” (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY): Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach declared the
hearing open. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property
generally located northwest of Harrison Road and Hyde Avenue from “RL” (Residential Low
Density) to “RM” (Residential Medium Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF
HARRISON ROAD AND HYDE AVENUE FROM “RM” (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM
DENSITY) TO “PRD-RM” (PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT - RESIDENTIAL
MEDIUM DENSITY): The hearing was opened by Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach. No one wished
to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-311 approving the
Major Site Development Plan/Master Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to pass on first reading an ordinance rezoning property
generally located northwest of Harrison Road and Hyde Avenue from “RM” (Residential
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Medium Density) to “PRD-RM” (Planned Residence District - Residential Medium Density).
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON REBUILDING OF GREENS NO. 6 AND 9 AT HOMEWOOD GOLF
COURSE: Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach opened the hearing and closed same after no one wished
to speak.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-312 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to McCubbin Construction Corporation of
Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of $77,683.95.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM: The hearing was opened, no one wished
to speak, and the hearing was closed by Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-313 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Sta-Bilt Construction of Harlan, Iowa, in the
amount of $77,150.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM: The Mayor Pro-Tem opened the
hearing. When no one wished to speak, Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach closed the hearing.
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-314 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ames Concrete Contractors of Ames, Iowa,
in the amount of $37,347.08.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 CLEAR WATER DIVERSION PROGRAM: The hearing was opened
by Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach. No one wished to speak and he closed same.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-315 approving
final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating, Inc., of
Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $77,855.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 NEIGHBORHOOD CURB REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: The
hearing was opened by Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach. He closed same after no one wished to
speak.
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Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-316 approving final plans
and specifications and awarding contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$39,129.57.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2002/03 STORM SEWER INTAKE REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Mayor
Pro-Tem Quirmbach opened the hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-317 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating, Inc., of Ames,
Iowa, in the amount of $103,015.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON NUISANCE ASSESSMENT: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Pro-Tem
Quirmbach. The hearing was closed after no one wished to speak.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-318 assessing costs
for snow and ice removal for 3316 Lincoln Way and certifying assessment to County Treasurer.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON PROPOSED RELEASES OF JUDGMENT LIEN ARISING FROM CITY OF
AMES VS. REGENCY BUILDERS, INC., AND REGENCY LAND CO., L.C., FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOTS:
a.Lot One (1), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 7 (2404 Grant Circle)
b.Lot Three (3), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 7 ( 2416 Grant Circle)
c.Lot Seven (7), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 7 (2411 Grant Circle)
d.Lot Five (5), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (2438 Welbeck Drive)
e.Lot Six (6), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (2444 Welbeck Drive)
f.Lot Seven (7), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (2448 Welbeck Drive)
g.Lot Ten (10), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3805 Westlawn Drive)
h.Lot Twenty-Five (25), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3828 Westlawn Drive)
i.Lot Twenty-Six (26), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3824 Westlawn Drive)
j.Lot Twenty-Eight (28), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 8 (3816 Westlawn Drive)
k.Lot One (1), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3921 Brickman Avenue)
l.Lot Two (2), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3919 Brickman Avenue)
m.Lot Three (3), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3915 Brickman Avenue)
n.Lot Four (4), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3909 Brickman Avenue)
o.Lot Six (6), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3837 Brickman Avenue)
p.Lot Seven (7), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3827 Brickman Avenue)
q.Lot Eight (8), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3819 Brickman Avenue)
r.Lot Nine (9), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3826 Welbeck Drive)
s.Lot Ten (10), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3829 Welbeck Drive)
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t.Lot Eleven (11), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3825 Welbeck Drive)
u.Lot Twelve (12), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3821 Welbeck Drive)
v.Lot Thirteen (13), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3817 Welbeck Drive)
w.Lot Fourteen (14), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3813 Welbeck Drive)
x.Lot Fifteen (15), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3806 Brickman Avenue)
y.Lot Sixteen (16), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3814 Brickman Avenue)
z.Lot Seventeen (17), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3818 Brickman Avenue)
aa.Lot Eighteen (18), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3822 Brickman Avenue)
bb.Lot Nineteen (19), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3826 Brickman Avenue)
cc.Lot Twenty (20), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3830 Brickman Avenue)
dd.Lot Twenty-One (21), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3838 Brickman Avenue)
ee.Lot Twenty-Three (23), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3912 Brickman Avenue)
ff.Lot Twenty-Four (24), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3916 Brickman Avenue)
gg.Lot Twenty-Five (25), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3920 Brickman Avenue)
hh.Lot Twenty-Six (26), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3917 Westlawn Drive)
ii.Lot Twenty-Seven (27), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3911 Westlawn Drive)
jj.Lot Twenty-Eight (28), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3907 Westlawn Drive)
kk.Lot Twenty-Nine (29), Bloomington Heights Subdivision, Plat 9 (3910 Westlawn Drive)
Mayor Pro-Tem Quirmbach opened the hearing. No one wished to speak, and he closed the
public hearing.
Moved by Cross, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-319 approving releases
of judgment liens, as listed above.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SOMERSET SUBDIVISION: It was noted for the record that a letter had been received from
Chuck Winkleblack, on behalf of the Somerset Developers, dated May 28, 2002. The letter
indicated support of the changes to the Somerset Master Plan, as proposed by City staff.
Planning and Housing Director Brian O’Connell reminded the Council that the firm of
Zimmerman & Volk had conducted its market research of potential residents in Somerset in the
late winter, spring, and early summer of 2001. Mr. O’Connell highlighted some of the results of
that Market Analysis, which had been provided to the Council some time ago. He stated that
Zimmerman & Volk has indicated that there is a market for residential units in Somerset, has
determined that there is a need for this type of development, and has identified a potential
buyer/renter market for Somerset of approximately 1,500 households annually. Mr. O’Connell
reviewed a table that represented both the optimum and actual residential use types in Somerset.
He said that this optimum residential use analysis has guided the changes being proposed for the
Master Plan. Mr. O’Connell advised that there are certain overall guiding principles critical to
Traditional Neighborhood Development that have been maintained: continued street continuity,
continued pedestrian connections, residential use mixture same or similar uses across the street,
residential density, higher residential density in center, lower-residential at the edge, and
relationship of buildings to street.
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The method used by Zimmerman & Volk was explained by Mr. O’Connell. He indicated what
the boundaries were for each of the areas labeled “A” thru “M”.
Mr. O’Connell advised that what is being proposed in Area “B” is a reorientation of the street
design that will result in continued street continuity: a narrow one-way street is being proposed
to intersect with existing Northridge Parkway. He said this narrow street will also include an
alley that will provide for rear access to the structures that are proposed to front onto the one-way
street. The Council was told that this design change solves the problem of inappropriate building
orientation that existed in the original plan along with a greater potential for more effective use
of the land near the intersection of Northridge Parkway and Stange Road. Additionally, there is
a park area that is being proposed in what is a crescent area that is created as a result of the new
street design.
Pertaining to Area “D”, Mr. O’Connell advised that the Zimmerman & Volk Market Analysis
indicated that the number of additional apartment units to be constructed in Somerset should be
considerably less; therefore, the Analysis recommends that Area “D” be used for additional
commercial land uses. He said it is the belief of Zimmerman & Volk that commercial land use
on the west side of Stange facing commercial land uses on the east side of Stange Road would
be more successful than the approved land pattern of residential apartments facing commercial
across Stange.
The Zimmerman & Volk report indicated that Area “G” was best suited to contain a full range
of detached single-family houses. According to Mr. O’Connell, a change is being proposed to
the area that was originally proposed to be used for Garden Apartments located between existing
Aspen Road and a future street to be called Clayton Drive. He said that this would involve the
construction of Village Houses in the land area closest to the future street (Clayton Drive), and
the area that is closest to the existing Aspen Road would be constructed as Village Apartments.
According to Mr. O’Connell, there are additional changes to Garden Apartments in Area “I”
being requested of one of the three developers (Furman Corporation) that were not included in
the Zimmerman & Volk Analysis. That developer is proposing to alter the number of dwelling
units that had been previously approved as part of the PUD approval. Mr. O’Connell explained
that the original plan approval provided for a total of 56 dwelling units to be constructed in two
buildings (one building would contained a total of 12 units and the other building would contain
44 units). The developer is now proposing to reduce the total unit count from 56 units to 48
units; these 48 units to be constructed in four 12-unit structures that are much more in keeping
with the overall principles of Somerset with respect to building placement, relationship to the
street, and overall design.
Mr. O’Connell also reviewed the proposed changes to the Architectural Design Guidelines. He
said according to the Zimmerman & Volk Analysis, some of these guidelines need to be revised;
the guidelines to be eliminated pertain to architectural style, windows, bay windows, balconies,
and trash containers. Also, Mr. O’Connell advised that the need for a “Town Architect” approval
of single-family homes will no longer exist. He emphasized that the changes to the design
guidelines relate only to single-family homes; the complete series of design guidelines, as
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originally adopted, will still apply to all multiple-family structures and commercial buildings.
Mr. O’Connell stressed that City staff and the developers believe that the critical development
principles that are important to the success of Somerset remain unchanged and in many instances
are actually being accomplished more effectively.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to direct staff to move forward with the proposed
changes to Areas “B,” “D,” “G,” and “I”; eliminate the need for “Town Architect” approval; and,
make the design changes relating to single-family homes.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
NOMINATION OF THE FORMER AMES HIGH SCHOOL (CURRENT CITY
HALL/COMMUNITY CENTER) TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC
PLACES: Moved by Cross, seconded by Hoffman, to state that the City Council finds that the
nomination of the former Ames High School, located at 515 Clark Avenue, to the National
Register of Historic Places meets Criterion “A” and recommend National Register eligibility to
the State Nominations Review Committee.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried.
REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS WEST
SUBDIVISION: For the record, a letter had been received from Ian MacGillivray, 4233 Eisenhower
Court, Ames, dated May 28, 2002, on behalf of the Bloomington Townhouse Association. The
letter indicated that the Association had two significant concerns regarding this development:
(1) air pollution and dust control and (2) surface water runoff and erosion control downstream.
Paul Wiegand, Public Works Director, addressed these concerns, explaining what would be done
by the City to address the air pollution/dust control problems and surface runoff/erosion control
downstream.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02-320 approving the
Revised Preliminary Plat for Bloomington Heights Subdivision, generally located south of the
corporate limits, west of Hyde Avenue, north of Bloomington Heights Subdivision and east of
the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, with the following stipulations:
1.That the City Council shall concurrently approve an ordinance to establish a PRD overlay
on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa, for the portion of the proposed
Preliminary Plat that includes single-family bi-attached dwelling units.
2.That the City Council shall concurrently approve an ordinance to change the base zoning
of the subject property from RL (Residential Low-Density) to RM (Residential Medium-
Density).
3.That the City Council shall concurrently approve a Major Site Development Plan for the
subject property that is consistent with the Preliminary Plat.
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4.The developer is responsible for the cost of extending and constructing all water, sanitary
sewer, and storm sewer utilities, as well as all streets, sidewalks, and other public
improvements in the proposed subdivision.
5.The developer is required to install and dedicate all public improvements prior to approval
of the Final Plat or execute an Improvement Agreement to guarantee the completion of all
public improvements and provide security in the form of an Improvement Guarantee, as
set forth in Section 23.409 of the Municipal Code.
6.The developer is required to pay $12,892 for the cost of increasing the total wet volume
of treatment facility SP-42, on City property, for secondary treatment of the quality of the
storm water runoff from Bloomington Heights West Subdivision.
7.The driveways for all corner lots that have frontage on Hyde Avenue or on Harrison Road
shall be restricted to the local residential street fronting the lot, not Hyde Avenue or
Harrison Road. These driveway restrictions shall be noted on the Final Plats for all phases
of the Subdivision.
8.Parking shall not be allowed on either side of Harrison Road and Hyde Avenue and parking
shall be restricted to the south and east sides of all other streets.
9.The developer shall be responsible for the construction of an eight-foot-wide bicycle path
along the north side of Harrison Road.
10.The developer shall be responsible for the construction of the two transit stops along
Harrison Road.
11.A Development Agreement shall be signed prior to the submittal of the Final Plat,
documenting the responsibilities of the developer and the City in the development of this
site.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
SUB-AREA PLAN FOR UNIVERSITY-IMPACTED AREA: Planner Jeff Benson reminded the
Council that he had made a presentation on this Sub-Area Plan at their last meeting. He was now
requesting the Council’s approval of the vision and scope; this will give direction to staff in
organizing this planning work and involving citizens and it will indicate the City Council’s
support for the concept of developing and enforcing such additional design regulations.
Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the vision and scope for the Sub-Area Plan
for the University-Impacted Area.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Mr. Benson advised that staff will be coming to Council with design standards in the next year
for three areas: Southeast Entryway Area, South Lincoln Sub-Area, and the University-Impacted
Area.
TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM OFF-
STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SIT-DOWN RESTAURANTS: Moved by Wirth,
seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
establish minimum off-street parking requirements for sit-down restaurants.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SE 16 STREET AND SOUTH DAYTONTH
AVENUE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance
rezoning property generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SE 16 Streetth
and South Dayton Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING PROHIBITIONS FOR HILLSIDE
SUBDIVISION, 7 ADDITION: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Cross, to pass on secondTH
reading an ordinance establishing parking prohibitions for Hillside Subdivision, 7 Addition.th
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF UPHOLSTERED INDOOR-TYPE
FURNITURE ON UNENCLOSED PORCHES AND YARDS OF RENTAL HOUSING: Moved
by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance prohibiting occupants
from placing or permitting to remain on yards, any upholstered furniture, or other furniture,
manufactured for use indoors, or permit to remain overnight on open porch areas any upholstered
furniture, or other furniture, manufactured for use indoors.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 4 PERTAINING TO BICYCLE REGISTRATION:
Moved by Wirth, seconded by Cross, to pass on second reading an ordinance eliminating Section
4.1 thru 4.5 of the Municipal Code and authorize City staff to work together with Iowa State
University officials in providing for the registration of bicycles so as to facilitate the return of
lost or stolen bicycles.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared adopted unanimously.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEXT AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO SCREENING OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Hoffman, to pass on third
reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3665 making text amendments pertaining to screening of
mechanical equipment.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
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COMMENTS: Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Goodhue, to refer to a future agenda the e-mail
from Suzanne Zilber, 801 Crystal Street, Ames, regarding privacy fences in residential
neighborhoods.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Hoffman, seconded by Wirth, to refer to staff the following: letters from Mediacom
dated May 13, 2002, requesting to renew their cable franchise; K & J Cooper Properties
requesting that a section of an alley be vacated and added to the adjoining properties; Steve
Burgason requesting to purchase a portion of land adjacent to Gateway Expresse at 2400 Elwood
Drive; Dean Hunziker, Clive Woods, Glen Anderson Home Builders, and Tasteful Homes
requesting abandonment of an easement in the Hillside Subdivision; Matthew Randall, Randall
Corporation, requesting to purchase property adjacent to the new Coldwater Golf Links; Ames
Economic Development Commission requesting to make a presentation on the proposed protein
pilot plant at the ISU Research Park and for the City to provide a matching $100,000 forgivable
loan for the project; Main Street District requesting Temporary Obstruction Permit for festivities
to be held on June 8; Cynthia Shulman, Fellows Elementary, requesting waiver of the fee for
criminal history checks necessary for Blue Star Home applicants; and, petition signed by Darrell
Coy, et al, requesting an adjustment to the assessments for Ferguson Subdivision Area Utilities.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Council Member Wirth requested that staff investigate the lot at Beach and Sunset as the
visibility is very poor there due to the tall grass.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:08 p.m.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor