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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving a Waiver of Sidewalk/Shared Use Path Installation along Billy Sunday Road for the Billy Sunday SubdivisionRESOLUTION NO. 25-486 RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAIVER OF SIDEWALK/SHARED USE PATH INSTALLATION ALONG BILLY SUNDAY ROAD FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, City staff requested a waiver of sidewalk requirements along the north side of Billy Sunday Road under Section 23.103(1), Waiver/Modification, of the Subdivision Ordinance. This provision of the Code allows the City Council to waive requirements of the regulations, such as the requirement for sidewalk along the street in a commercial zone (Section 23.403 (14), Sidewalks and Walkways), that would prove inconsistent with the purpose of the Regulations because of unusual topography or other conditions. Sidewalk installation is required within 3 years of final plat approval; and, WHEREAS, in this particular case, the rationale for granting of the waiver is the condition of the site and that the topography is not conducive to the construction of a sidewalk along the public right-of-way. Due to the timing of moving the Animal Shelter from Lot 2, it is unknown if the lots would be sold and developed within three years of the plat. Additionally, future development of the site with buildings will include driveway improvements and grading of the site that will make installation of a side walk more practicable; and, WHEREAS, staff recommended waiving the sidewalk installation requirement within 3 years of final plat approval due to the timing of the potential sale of the lots and the topographic conditions that exist. However, future development with a building would still be subject to the City's sidewalk standards of the Ames Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that a Waiver of Sidewalk/Shared Use Path Installation along Billy Sunday Road is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of September, 2025. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Junck 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 23rd day of September, 2025.