Planning and Zoning Commission | March 4, 2026

The Ames Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on March 4, 2026, primarily to discuss a rezoning and master plan amendment for the Auburn Trail development. The proposal involved adding two 50-foot parcels to the development area, adjusting the site layout, and increasing the potential housing units from approximately 155 to 190. The commission reviewed the updated master plan, which included considerations for open space, conservation design, and low impact development standards. Key topics included the requirement for a pocket park due to the distance from existing neighborhood parks, clarification on wetland areas and hydric soils, and traffic impact assessments related to the development. The commission recommended approval of the rezoning and master plan amendment to the City Council. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were discussed, but the development plan and related infrastructure improvements could lead to future procurement activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of outgoing commission members and procedural matters.