HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Adaptive Reuse/Major Site Development Plan for North Grand Mall located at 2615 Grand AvenueRESOLUTION NO. 25-613
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT
TO ADAPTIVE REUSE/MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR NORTH GRAND MALL LOCATED AT 2615 GRAND AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2007, an Adaptive Reuse Plan (ADP) was adopted for the North
Grand Mall site, which contained allowances to waive certain parking and landscaping
standards. Ed Kaizer, representing the owner of 2615 Grand (Grand 1350 LLC), is
requesting an amendment to the 2007 Adaptive Reuse Plan and approval of a Major Site
Development Plan to allow a fast-food restaurant (KFC) with a drive-thru on the property,
which was previously a US Bank location; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed new fast-food project alters the current approved ADP
in regard to the total number of parking stalls and site circulation, resulting in the need for
an amendment with a Major Site Development Plan and waivers; and,
WHEREAS, staff found that the proposed plan accommodates a drive-thru use
that does not impact the overall circulation of the site and creates a new restaurant space
that will be complementary to the uses at the mall and provide services to the residents
of north Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the amendment to the Adaptive Reuse Plan and Major Site Development Plan
for 2615 Grand Avenue is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
a) A painted stop bar shall be added in front of the ordering board so that drive -
thru traffic does not block the sidewalk and pedestrian parking lot crossing in
this area.
b) Directional signage be installed at the southern entrance to the drive -thru to
direct traffic prior to occupancy.
c) Prior to Occupancy, work with Planning staff to define the painted area and
diverter options at the southeast corner of the building to deter vehicle s entering
the drive-thru queuing area.
d) The eight shrubs along the site frontage with Grand are replanted prior to
occupancy.
e) A lighting plan compliant with City standards is submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Division.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of December, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 9th day of December, 2025.