HomeMy WebLinkAboutA027 - Resolution approving a Plat of Survey for a Boundary Line Adjustment and Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way at 4914 and 5002 Ontario RoadITEM #:30
DATE:09-23-25
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 4914 ONTARIO STREET AND 5002 ONTARIO STREET
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The subdivision regulations in Chapter 23 of the Ames Municipal Code include the process for
creating or modifying property boundaries and for determining if any improvements are
required in conjunction with the platting of property. The regulations also describe the process
for combining existing platted lots or conveyance parcels in order to create a parcel for
development purposes. A plat of survey is allowed by Section 23.309 for boundary line
adjustments.
Property owners Nancy (Siri) Larson and Richard & Kristen Stone are requesting approval of a
Plat of Survey for a boundary line adjustment between their two properties located at 4914
Ontario Street (Larson) and 5002 Ontario (Stone) (See Attachment A- Location Map). The
boundary line adjustment will require the dedication of right-of-way where property is being
transferred to bring the right-of-way width more in line with current conditions and City
standards. Nancy (Siri) Larson is conveying the west 75 feet of her existing property to
Richard and Kristen Stone. Typically, staff can approve a boundary line adjustment, but
in this case right-of-way dedication is required, which can only be approved by City
Council (See Attachment B- Plat of Survey, Attachment C- Acquisition Plat and Deed).
Uniquely the current Stone property is a remainder outlot from the original subdivision. No
purpose for the outlot was described with the original subdivision and is currently privately
owned by the Stones. Through the proposed boundary line adjustment, the property will
become Parcel T and be a buildable parcel compared to its current condition where it is
unbuildable as an outlot.
The section of Ontario right-of-way being deeded to the City is only for the 75' long
section of right-of-way being conveyed from Nancy (Siri) Larson to the Stones in order
for it to match the right-of-way width of the current Stone property. The area being
dedicated is 75' long by 7' wide for a total of 531 square feet.
No other dedication is requested along the remaining frontage for the Larson property despite
the total width of the Ontario right-of-way being below the current requirement for a minor
arterial street. The acceptance of the Acquisition Plat of Survey and Deed is also attached to
this action. All frontage improvements exist along the Ontario Street frontage including an
existing shared use path within existing Ontario right-of-way.
Approval of this plat of survey will allow the applicant to prepare the official plat of survey and
submit it to the Planning and Housing Director for review. The Director will sign the plat of
survey confirming that it fully conforms to all conditions of approval. The prepared plat of
survey may then be signed by the surveyor, who will submit it for recording along with the
Acquisition Plat of Survey and Deed of right-of-way in the Office of the Story County Recorder.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a Resolution to Accept the Acquisition Plat and Deed for right-of-way and
approve the proposed plat of survey.
2. Deny the Acquisition Plat and Deed for right-of-way and the proposed plat of survey on
the basis that the City Council finds that the requirements for plats of survey as
described in Section 23.309 have not been satisfied.
3. Refer this request back to staff and/or the owner for additional information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed boundary line adjustment does not trigger any additional infrastructure
improvements per City requirements. The action of dedicating right-of-way requires
City Council approval in this case. Staff finds that the proposed plat of survey
otherwise complies with Chapter 23.309. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A- Location Map 4914 & 5002 Ontario Street.pdf
Attachment B- Plat Of Survey.pdf
Attachment C- Deed/Acquistion Plat For ROW.pdf
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