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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - letter to Council presenting information from Planning and Zoning Commission C� city of AMES, Iowa Nn\tY7 50010 FI LED CITY CLERK Department of Community Development (515) 232-6210 CITY OF AMES,IOWA Patrick J. Switz Jr., Director ,OCT, I It 1878 October 12, 1978 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Administration Building Main & Pearle Streets Ames , Iowa 50010 Re: Industrial Districts in new Zoning Ordinance. Honorable Mayor and Council Members: On September 5, 1978, the Ames City Council , while in the process of reviewing a petition for annexation and rezoning by Marvin 14alters , d/b/a W & G Cattle Company, inquired of staff as to whether the Planning & Zoning Commission had completed its review of the industrial zoning districts in conjunction with the preparation of a new zoning ordinance, and staff responded that the review of those districts was completed. City Council , therefore, adopted the fol- lowing amendment to the motion referring the petition(s) to the Planning and Zoning Commission: ". . .request that the industrial zoning provisions to be included in the revised zoning ordinance be presented to Council prior to submitting a recommendation on the above requests." Unfortunately, staff was not able to forward the districts prior to the time that recommendations would be forwarded (meeting of October 17, 1978) concern- ing the 14alters' petitions for annexation and rezoning since staff and the City Attorney's office undertook once again to examine the "final product" and conceived further improvements to the districts as written and earlier approved by the P & Z Commission. New changes proposed by staff included the combining of I-1 and I-2 (or elimination of I-2) and the building-in of environmental impact requirements into the I-3. These ideas were presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission during a regular administrative meeting on October 11, 1978, with the result being to retain the previously approved I-1 and I-2 and to approve the latest version of I-3. Please find attached a copy of the minutes of the October llth meeting. Division of Planning Division of Permits and Inspections Ronald R. Wooldridge, Chief Planner John J. Luchan, Building Official Combining Education and Industry with Hospitality Honorable Mayor and Council Members ' October 12, 1978 Page Two Being presented to you at this time are two exhibits: Exhibit A and Exhibit B. Exhibit A, aka Technical Memorandum #4 and including Section 38-1023 through Section 38-1025, illustrates proposed revised industrial districts as resolved by the Planning & Zoning Commission during ordinance review sessions of May 3, June 7, and June 21, 1978. This is what Council asked for on September 5. Exhibit B, as conceived by staff during the past week, illustrates elimination of the I-2 district and suggests incorporation of a Use Analysis section in the I-3 district. Exhibit B was presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on October 11, 1978, as previously mentioned, with no resolve made to eliminate I-2, but with resolve to adopt this latest version of I-3. Perhaps one of the most important features of either one of these exhibits is that our industrial districts would no longer permit infiltration of commercial uses. It is the consensus of both staff and the Commission that our industrial land resources as featured on the Land Use Policy Plan be used for the intended purpose and not be sacrificed for commercial , retail , and service enterprises . The community's industrial land areas possess unique and non-replicable advantages in terms of isolation from residential districts, immediate accessibility to railroad and state/federal highway systems, and suitable physiography for development. Respectfully, Patrick J. Swi r. Director of Community Development PJS:pr cc: Bud Nichol Ron Wooldridge Norm Riis Terry Sprenkel - P4INUTES - CITY OF AMES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING PLAN COMMISSION: APRIL 1978 *HaroZd R. (Bud) Nichol, Jr.., October 11, Chairman 1979 Date Norman Riis, Vice-Chairman 1980 Valerie ChoZvin 1979 * Louis Lex, Jr. 1980 7:45 p.m. DonaZd T. Bledsoe 1982 CaZZ to Order Esther Whetstone 1983 * AZan Kahler 1983 Aunt Maude's Basement Room Place *ABSENT 10.55 p.m. Adjournment CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Riis at 7:45 p.m. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON ZONING ORDINANCE: Mr. Wooldridge highlighted the Technical Memorandum #5 as presented to the Commission at the meeting. That memorandum included sections reviewed at the September 20th Commission meeting. First discussion-centered upon the Special Use Permits section. Mr. Wooldridge noted that the pages as distributed tonight include exactly the same things as the proposed Special Use Permits section with the exception of #8. The Com- mission extensively discussed the seven listed items which may be classified as special use permits. A question was raised as to why these were picked over other uses. Mrs. Cholvin objected to the fact that some of these items could be interpreted as including things or uses not intended by the Commission. Mr. John Klaus , City Attorney, noted that the Zoning Board of Adjustment could set all kinds of regulations and stipulations in granting a special use permit, and he feels this section is needed to allow some flexibility in the Ordinance. A further discussion regarding the Board of Adjustment followed with regard to how that Board could determine what stipulations should be imposed upon a special use permit. Mr. Klaus noted that this is the duty of the staff. Mr. Brennan indicated that, at the present time, a report and recommendation is made to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the result of their discussion is transmitted (along with the staff report) to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Klaus suggested getting public works and utility staff involved in the recommendation also. Mr. Klaus asked that he be allowed to do some research on Special Use Permits and come back to the Commission with his recommendations. His initial thoughts + Page Two P & Z MINUTES October 11, 1978 are that we eliminate the list of seven items and just indicate that uses not belonging in a specified district will be taken care of under this section. Discussion continued with regard to the proposed industrial districts. Mr. Wooldridge distributed copies of the proposed I-1 and I-3 districts. One fundamental change in I-3 is elimination of retail and commercial uses as permitted uses. It was interpreted that retail activity would be limited to being an ancillary use in connection with industrial activity. The proposal of these two districts was that all future industrial zoning would probably be under the I=3 designation and that all existing industrial areas would be considered I-l. Concern was expressed that perhaps the I-1 district as proposed is too lenient and would permit heavy industrial development with no control by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council . One sug- gestion was to include (c) from the I-3 regulations within the I-1 regulations . A question was raised as to who would judge these standards if included in I-1. It was noted that Mr. Luchan could undertake this responsibility in the course of issuance of building permits, but that he would still have to have some guidelines to go by. Further discussion followed with each Commission member stating his views on the proposed industrial zoning. Mr. Riis indicated that he would like to see retention of the old I-1 and I-2 districts and addition of the new I-3. The other three members present agreed that the proposed I-1 district (with the addition of (c) from I-3) and the new I-3 designation would suffice. Mr. Bledsoe made a motion to the effect of the consensus, but it was noted that a vote of 4 in favor was necessary for action, so he withdrew the motion. After further discussion, the following action was taken: MOTION (Whetstone, Bledsoe) That the Commission transmit the I-3 district regulations as proposed to the Council with consensus approval and indicate that addi- tional industrial districts are still being discussed. VOTING AYE: Whetstone, Bledsoe, Riis, and Cholvin VOTING NAY: None (Nichol , Lex, and Kahler absent) Motion carried 4 to 0. With regard to the section on newly annexed territory, Mr. Klaus suggested that it read as follows: All territory annexed to the City shall be in the A-1 district and zoned in accordance with the Land Use Policy Plan as soon as possible." All members present agreed that this wording was appropriate. The next meeting for the purpose of reviewing the ordinance was set for October 25th at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. on a motion by Cholvin, seconded by Bledsoe Ronald R. Wooldridge, Chief Planner Norman Riis, Vice-Chairman E% A TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #4 Page Eleven Minimum Standards for Plant Materials 1) All plant materials shall be of a hardiness suitable to the Ames climate. 2) Trees - Trees measured by height shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height from ground when planted. (ornamental ) Trees measured by trunk diameter shall be a minimum of 12-inch caliper. (shade trees) 3) Plant materials used for screening purposes shall provide effective screening by the third growing season. (4) A financial report indicating: evidence of financial resources to assure satisfactory completion of the proposed development, including bond or cash escrow to guarantee satisfactory performance of the provisions of the site and landscape plans in a sum established by the City Manager. All information shall be submitted to the Department of Community Develop- Sec. �38-1027'7-1- Ligh7Indu`stria�lDis7trict7. ������� Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate business and industrial uses which do not create excessive noise, smell , dust, or similar problems, but demand truck traffic, use extensive outdoor storage, use extensive warehousing or other similar characteristics which make them incompatible uses in foregoing districts. (a) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes: Asphalt processing plant. Assembly plant. Cellophane products manufacturing. Concrete central mixing and proportioning plant. Dairy products (processing). Feed manufacturing, processing and wholesaling. Food products manufacturing, except fish, meat products , sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast and rendering and refining of fats and oils. Iron works, ornamental (no foundry, drop hammer or punch press over twenty (20) tons capacity) . Leather products manufacturing - previously prepared leather. Paper products manufacturing - previously prepared paper. Pharmaceutical drugs manufacturing. Plastic products manufacturing - previously prepared plastic. Sheet metal shop. Soft drink manufacturing or bottling. Textile products manufacturing. Tire recapping, retreading or rebuilding. TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #4 Page Twelve Tool manufacturing (no drop hammer or punch press over twenty (20) tons). Toy manufacturing. Welding shop. Wood products manufacturing. Any use similar to those above. (b) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed: (1) Lot Area No minimum requirements (2) Lot Width No minimum requirements (3) Front Yard 40 feet if abutting an arterial street (4) Side Yard 12 feet minimum 40 feet if abutting an arterial street (5) Rear Yard 12 feet minimum 40 feet if abutting an arterial street (6) Maximum Height 4 stories or 50 feet. Sec. 38-1024. "1-2" Heavy Industrial District. Statement of Intent.: The regulations set forth in this section, or set forth in this chapter, when referred to in this section, are the regulations in the "1-2" District. This district is established to accommodate business and industrial uses whose operation might tend to produce offensive noise, odor, gas, smoke, dust, danger, or tend to create a nuisance. (a) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only for the follow- ing purposes: Any use permitted in the "I-1" District. Abattoirs. Acid manufacturing. Bulk storage,of liquid fuel . Bulk storage of liquid fertilizer. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturing. Distillation of bones. Fat rendering. Fertilizer manufacturing. Glass products manufacturing. Garbage, offal or dead animal reduction or dumping. Glue manufacturing. Petroleum refining. Smelting of tin, copper, zinc and iron ores. Salvage yards. Sanitary ZandfiZZs. Any similar use to those above. (b) BuZk Regulations. The foZZowing minimum requirements shaZZ be observed: (1) Lot Area No minimum requirements (2) Lot Width No minimum requirements (3) Front Yard 40 feet if abutting an arteriaZ street (4) Side Yard 12 feet minimum 40 feet if ab&.tting an arteriaZ street (5) Rear Yard 12 feet minimzm 40 feet if abz�tting an arteriaZ street (6) Maximum Height 4 stories or 60 feet TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #4 Page Thirteen Sec. 38-1025. "I-3" Planned Industrial District, Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate industrial and commercial development in those areas of the community where compatibility with other land uses is desired and where special concerns may arise with such proposed development. (a) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shal' be used only for the follow- ing purposes: Those industriaZ, laboratory, manufacturing, warehousing, fabricating, business, office and commercial uses which do not create any danger to health and safety to surrounding areas and which do not create any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or similar concerns. (b) Special Condition. No zoning permit shall be issued unless the intended use of the "I-3" is approved by City Council . The Planning and Zoning Commission, with the assistance of the Planning Division of the Department of Community Development, shall, prior to any area being designated as 11I-3" district, determine for such area those uses in the above List which are Likely to have such tendency to detri- mental impact as to be impermissible at the Site under any condition. Such impermissible uses shall be reported in writing to the City Council by the Planning & Zoning Commission along with a summary of supporting evidence and reasoning. Thereafter, the City Council may, by affirmative vote of a majority of its whole number, adopt a List of such impermissible uses and such List shall be a part of the re7ulations applicable to the affected Land. No zoning permit shall be issued for a use within the scope of such List of impermissible uses. (c) Planning Requirements. No building permit will be issued in the "I-3" District until the development of the land has been planned for and the plan for land use approved by the City Council . A plan for land use shall include: (1) A certified topographic survey indicating: legal description; existing contours; existing utilities; and natural and man-made features . The objectives of the topographic survey are: a) To provide a clear and accurate representation of the subject property in its existing state. b) To assess the nature and extent of the impacts of the development on the land, and on surrounding land and land uses. c) To provide an accurate legal description of the subject property for administrative purposes. The topographic survey shall be prepared at a minimum scale of 1" = 100' and all elevations shall Ee based on City of Ames datum. The contour intervals shall be 2' except in cases of excessive slope where the interval may be 5' . Topo- graphic and utility information is available in the office of the Ames Department of Public Works. TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM 44 Page Fourteen (2) A site plan indicating: areas to be developed for buildings, parking, and landscaping; pedestrian and vehicular circulation; finished topography; points of ingress and egress; location of all existing and proposed utilities (sanitary sewer, water system, storm sewer, gas, telephone, and electrical power); location, size and characteristics of identification and advertising signs; lighting layout, appurtenances, and intensity of illumination; elevation of buildings and structures. The objectives of the site plan are: a) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject property and adjacent and nearby property. b) To control storm water runoff. c) To control soil erosion. d) To screen unsightly situations, undesirable views , and incompatible land uses. e) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds. f) To promote public safety and adequate circulation. g) To provide adequate utility service. h) To provide adequate fire protection. A Statement of Intent shall be included with the site plan to explain the methods used to implement the above objectives through the planning of the site and the location and design of structures. The site plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale of 1" = 100' and all elevations shall be based on City of Ames datum. Existing topographic contours shall be shown as solid lines and proposed contours shall be shown as dashed lines. Cross-sections shall indicate elevations of all man-made structures and relationship to existing and proposed site elevations. (3) A landscape plan indicating: location, size, and description of all proposed and existing plant materials ; existing plant materials to be removed; exist- int plant materials to be retained; areas to be developed for buildings , parking, streets , and landscaping. The objectives of the landscape plan are: a) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject property and adjacent and nearby property. b) To screen unsightly situations, undesirable views and incompatible land uses. c) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds. d) To provide for shade, protection from the elements, and the comfort and convenience of people. TECHNICAL MEMORY`+NDUM ,#4 Page Fifteen A Statement of Intent shall be included with the landscape plan to explain the methods used to implement the above objectives through the provision of plant materials and other suitable structures and features. A landscape plan shall be drawn to a minimum scale of 1" _ 100' and shall identify existing plant materials to be removed, existing plant materials to be retained, and proposed plant materials. Variety, size, and quantity shall be included in a schedule of plant materials to be included on the landscape plan. Because some plant materials are at times unavailable, alterna- tive plant materials should also be listed. Minimum Standards for Plant Materials 1) All plant materials shall be of a hardiness suitable to the Ames climate. 2) Trees - Trees measured by height shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height from ground when planted. (Ornamental ) Trees measured by trunk diameter shall be a minimum of 1,-inch caliper. (Shade trees) 3) Plant materials used for screening purposes shall provide effective screening by the third growing season. (4) A financial report indicating: evidence of financial resources to assure satisfactory completion of the proposed development, including bond or cash escrow to guarantee satisfactory performance of the provisions of the site and landscape plan in a sum established by the City Manager. All information shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. / Sec. 38-1026. Fences and walls. In any "A-C", "S-R", 11R1-10rr, "R1-611, "R-21r� "R2-711, FIR-31r.1 "R-4", or "H-14" District, fences and walls not exceeding six (6) feet in height are permitted within the limits of side and rear yards. A fence or wall not exceeding four (4) feet in height is permitted within the limits of the front yard. In the case of retaining walls, supporting embankments , the above requirements shall apply only to that part of the wall above ground surface of the retained embank- ment. In all other districts, fences and walls are permitted not exceeding eight (8) feet in height within the limits of any yard. Sec. 38-1027. Visibility at intersections. On any corner lot in any "A-C", "S-R", "Rl-1011, "R1-6", "R-211, "R2-7113 "R-311, 11R-411, or "H—M" District, no fence, wall , or other structure shall be erected, or no foiliage plant is permitted to grow to a height of more than three (3) feet above the elevation of the established curb grade at the intersection of the streets on the part of any yard which is bounded by the street lines of the Sec. 38-1023 "I-1" Industrial District Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate industrial and manufacturing uses. a) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used for the following purposes: Industrial , laboratory, manufacturing, warehousing and fabricating uses. b) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed. (1) Lot Area No minimum requirement (2) Lot Width No minimum requirement (3) Front Yard 40 feet if abutting an arterial street (4) Side Yard 12 feet minimum 40 feet if abutting an arterial street (5) Rear Yard 12 feet minimum 40 feet if abutting an arterial street (6) Maximum Height 4 stories or 50 feet t t � x Sec. 38-1025. "I-3" Planned Industrial District. Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate industrial and manufacturing uses. (a) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes: Industrial , laboratory, manufacturing, warehousing, fabricating and institutional uses. (b) Planning Requirements. No building permit will be issued in the "I-3" District until the use and development of the land has been approved by the City Council . A plan for land use shall include: (1) A certified topographic survey indicating: legal description; existing contours; existing utilities; and natural and man-made features. The objectives of the topographic survey are: a) To provide a clear and accurate representation of the subject property in its existing state. b) To assess the nature and extent of the impacts of the development on the land, * and on surrounding land and land uses. c) To provide an accurate legal description of the subject property for administrative purposes. The topographic survey shall be prepared at a minimum scale of 1" = 100' and all elevations shall be based on City of Ames datum. The contour intervals shall be 2' except in cases of excessive slope where the interval may be 5' . Topographic and utility information is available in the office of the Ames Department of Public Works. (2) A site plan indicating: areas to be developed for buildings, parking, and land- scaping; pedestrian and vehicular circulation; finished topography; points of ingress and egress; location of all existing and proposed utilities (sanitary sewer, water system, storm sewer, gas , telephone, and electrical power); location, size and characteristics of identifica- tion and advertising signs; lighting layout, appurtenances, and intensity of illumination; elevation of buildings and structures. The objectives of the site plan are: a) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject property and adjacent and nearby property. b) To control storm water runoff. c) To control soil erosion. r r a d) To screen unsightly situations, undesirable views, and incompatible land uses. e) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds. f) To promote public safety and adequate circula- tion. g) To provide adequate utility service. h) To provide adequate fire protection. A Statement of Intent shall be included with the site plan to explain the methods used to implement the above objectives through the planning of the site and the loca- tion and design of structures. The site plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale of 1" = 100' and all elevations shall be based on City of Ames datum. Existing topographic contours shall be shown as dashed lines. Cross sections shall indicate elevations of all man-made structures and relationship to existing and proposed site elevations. (3) A landscape plan indicating: location, size, and description of all proposed and existing plant materials; existing plant materials to be removed; existing plant materials to be retained; areas to be developed for buildings, parking, streets, and landscaping. The objectives of the landscape plan are: a) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject property and adjacent and nearby property. b) To screen unsightly situations, undesirable views and incompatible land uses . c) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds. d) To provide for shade, protection from the elements, and the comfort and convenience of people. A Statement of Intent shall be included with the landscape plan to explain the methods used to implement the above objectives through the provision of plant materials and other suitable structures and features. A landscape plan shall be drawn to a minimum scale of 1" = 100' and shall identify existing plant materials to be removed, existing plant materials to be retained, and proposed plant materials. Variety, size, and quan- tity shall be included in a schedule of plant materials to be included on the landscape plan. Because some plant materials are at times unavailable, alternative plant materials should also be listed. Minimum Standards for Plant Materials a) All plant materials shall be of a hardiness suitable to the Ames climate. b) Trees - Trees measured by height shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height from ground when planted. (Ornamental ) Trees measured by trunk diameter shall be a minimum of 1z" caliper. (Shade trees) c) Plant materials used for screening purposes shall provide effective screening by the third growing season. (4) Use Analysis. A use analysis report should be prepared which includes the following: a) Approximate number of employees. b) Approximate utility needs and effect upon infrastructure. i ) Water service ii ) Sanitary sewer service iii ) Electricity iv) Storm sewer c) Possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors. i ) Noise ii ) Odor iii ) Smoke iv) Vibration v) Heat vi ) Other (5) A financial report indicating: evidence of financial resources to assure satisfactory completion of the proposed development, including bond or cash escrow to guarantee satisfactory performance of the provisions of the site and landscape plan in a sum established by the City Manager. All information shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development.