HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for the Auburn Trail Subdivision located at 4605 Hyde Ave & 4514 Hyde AveRESOLUTION NO. 26-274
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE AUBURN TRAIL
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 4605 HYDE AVENUE AND 4514 HYDE AVENUE AND
ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO THE NORTH
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Hunziker Development Group is requesting approval of a Preliminary
Plat for the Auburn Trail Subdivision, a 178-lot residential subdivision. The plat includes
the properties at 4605 Hyde Avenue and 4514 Hyde Avenue and two adjacent parcels to
the north; and,
WHEREAS, the subdivision is subject to the City’s Low Impact and Conservation
Subdivision standards that apply to projects within the Ada Hayden watershed. The focus
of these standards is to manage stormwater with a treatment train approach where a
variety of stormwater practices are used in a series; and,
WHEREAS, the subject properties are concurrently being rezoned to Floating
Suburban Residential LowDensity “FS-RL” with a Master Plan. The Preliminary Plat is
consistent with the proposed Master Plan, which establishes types of uses allowed for
the site as single family detached and attached housing, access points, and general open
space set-asides; and,
WHEREAS, A density of approximately 4.4 units per net acre is proposed. This
meets the Master Plan’s prescribed density range and FS -RL zoning allowed density
range of 3.75–10 units per net acre. All lots meet minimum size requirements, and
frontage requirements for the FS-RL zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, all open space areas shown on the Master Plan are proposed to be
outlots for stormwater management or recreation. There are ten outlots, totaling
approximately 19 acres. Three, totaling approximately 8 acres, are accessible to residents
through paths or as a private recreation space to meet the usable open space requirement
of the FS-RL zoning; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Preliminary Plat
at their April 15th meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval
of the Preliminary Plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the Preliminary Plat for the Auburn Trail Subdivision located at 4605 Hyde
Avenue and 4514 Hyde Avenue and adjacent properties to the north is hereby approved
with the alternative design request for block lengths and the following conditions:
a. Erosion and sediment control plans for construction phasing shall be
submitted for approval by the Municipal Engineer prior to any grading work
on the site.
b. Private park improvements and required elements shall be proposed for
City approval as part of final platting of the 2nd Addition.
c. Additional native landscaping such as perennial beds shall be added at
entrance points to open space areas or mid-block crossings as part of the
landscape plans proposed with final platting of each phase.
d. The final street tree, streetlight, landscaping, and conservation
management plan approvals shall be deferred until final plat approval for
each phase.
e. An easement and or agreement with the City of Ames to allow for a sanitary
sewer service line to be located on City property extending from Lot 178
and Outlot G to connect to the existing sanitary sewer main located with
Ada Hayden park shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the
City of Ames prior to approval the final plat that includes Lot 178.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Rollins
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2026.