HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Major Site Development Plan within a PUD Overlay for 3200 University Boulevard (ISU Research Park)RESOLUTION NO. 25-544
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITHIN A PUD
OVERLAY FOR 3200 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD (ISU RESEARCH PARK)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the subject property, 3200 University Boulevard, is owned by Hunziker
Construction Services, Inc. The owner is proposing to develop the undeveloped, 6 -acre
lot into a mix of 74 dwelling configured as 60 total apartment units in four buildings and
14 dwelling units in seven duplex buildings. Two of the apartment buildings will have 12
units and the other two will have 18 units; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD Site Development Plan is required to fulfill the
requirements of the PUD Master Plan that was approved for the site in 2024. The Site
Plan also includes construction of a shared driveway with the County park property to the
south. A preliminary plat accompanies this request in order to create individual lots for the
duplex units and for each apartment building with one outlot ; and,
WHEREAS, the buildings in the development are designed in a contemporary style
that matches the architecture at neighboring 3300 and that compliments the other
architecture of the Research Park. The design incorporates brick and siding with shed
roofs. The apartment buildings contain a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. The
townhome apartments are a mix of two- and three-bedroom units; and,
WHEREAS, the Major Site Development Plan was reviewed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission on October 15, 2025. No one from the public was present at the
meeting. The Commission discussed the park proximity and storm water treatment
measures for the project. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of
the Major Site Development Plan to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the approving Major Site Development Plan within a PUD Overlay for 3200
University Boulevard (ISU Research Park) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of October, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 28th day of October, 2025.