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Home My WebLink AboutA002 - Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, July 1, 1981 M I N U T E S CITY OF AMES PLANNING AND "ZONING COMMISSION emy, PSZ MEMBERS APRIL July 1 , 1981 DATE * Roy Zingg, Chairman 1984 * Alan Kahler 3 7:30 P.M. _ _ Esther Whetstone [JUL 1 5 if 3 CALL TO ORDER _ Jackie Manatt 1984 Franklin Sherkow, Vice Chairman 1985 Council Chamber Warren Sargent 1985 Judie Hoffman 1982 PLACE 9:35 P.M. *ABSENT ADJOURNMENT CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Sherkow.. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved on a motion by Whetstone, seconded by Manatt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, JUNE 172 1981: The minutes were approved on a motion by Hoffman, seconded by Whetstone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUEST TO REZONE 40 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED 'Z MILE SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH DAYTON AVENUE FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) to G-I (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) Mr. Brennan reviewed the staff report on this request and stated that this parcel is designated as suitable for industrial development in the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) . He indicated that there is a water line which could provide service to the area and a sanitary sewer line located 400 feet south of the property. Also, there is �ehicular access off of South Dayton Road. The owner has indicated that he might use some of the land for warehouses and Mr. Brennan stated that warehousing is not labor intensive and uses a large amount of land. The property owner would be allowed to use a septic system if he developed the land, however, the City Council could request that the sewer line be extended, in which case the property owners in that area would be assessed for the cost . Mr. Brennan added that 50% of the land to be rezoned is prime agricultural land and most of the area is in the 100-year flood area. This would mean that construction would be allowed only if the lowest floor of all buildings were elevated to a minimum of one foot above the maximum 100-year flood elevation. Mrs. Manatt asked if the property could be used for intensive industrial development. Mr. Brennan stated that it could if enough of it was filled in. Mrs. Hoffman asked about the other businesses in the area and whether they used a septic system. Mr. Brennan indicated that they do have a septic system and no qualifications have been required of them to have the sanitary sewer extended. Mr. Brennan guessed that initially the majority of development on this parcel would be along the frontage to South Dayton Avenue and stated that any development would have to have an approved site plan from staff. Planning & Zoning Commission 2 July 1, 1981 Speaking in Favor Pete Cooper, owner of the 40 acres, stated that he had nothing definite in mind for developing the land and that he had listed warehousing as one possible use. Members of the Industrial Development Committee approached him about rezoning some land to make more industrially zoned land available. He indicated that the land is farmed now and would remain so until it would be developed. Ms. Whetstone asked how much of the land would be put into warehousing and Mr. Cooper indicated that he had no idea. Arthur R. Risse, Art's Auto Salvage, stated that he did not oppose the rezoning. Speaking Against There was no one present who spoke against the rezoning. Mr. Sargent indicated he was in favor of the rezoning because Ames needs more industrially zoned land. Ms. Manatt stated that although she is against rezoning prime agricultural land, this is a special case because this parcel is a pocket of land surrounded by commercial areas and it is in the industrial expansion area. Ms. Whetstone agreed with Mrs. Manatt. Mrs. Hoffman asked about the land to the south also being rezoned and it was noted that this land was in a trust now. Mr. Sherkow was concerned about the strip of land to the west of this parcel that would remain A-1 and Mr. Cooper indicated that he was not opposed to that area being included in the rezoning request since he is the owner. Mr. Sherkow brought up the concern the Commission has expressed in the past about no specific use being indicated for a parcel of land to be rezoned. Mrs. Manatt indicated that this case would be a good opportunity to demonstrate the Planning and Zoning Commission's cooperation with the Industrial Development Committee. MOTION: (Hoffman/Sargent) Move that we approve the rezoning of the 40 acres plus the additional land to the west that is owned by Mr. Cooper from A-1 to G-I. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Whetstone reiterated to Mr. Cooper the Planning and Zoning Commission's concern over development of land that they have recommended for rezoning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCUSSION OF LUPP TEXT Mr. Sherkow brought the Commission up-to-date on the procedure being followed for revision of the LUPP text. The Commission actively discussed the LUPP updating; Ms. Whetstone requested some examples of how the issues decided upon would be dealt with. Mrs. Manatt voiced her concern over the Commission revising the LUPP text because is was promulgated as a 20-year plan. She suggested keeping the present plan intact and supplementing it with an addendum consisting of any changes decided upon. This would simplify the updating and make awareness of the changes easier. There was active discussion on Mrs. Manatt 's suggestion, with Mr. Sherkow reviewing events that led up to the present procedure for updating the LUPP. He noted that some of the information contained in the present plan was not relevant and the Commission is focusing on a list of issues to be addressed in the plan with staff having responsibility for the verbage. Once this is completed, background information and support material can be developed by staff. Mrs. Hoffman noted that the verbage being deleted consists of information not relevant to the plan CITY OF AMES DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PREPARED: June 23, 1981 MEETING DATE: July 19 1981 CITY',AfvicS,IOWq ZONING CASE NO. : Z81-5 APPLICANT: Dale Cooper ,dUL 1 5 1981 STATUS OF APPLICANT: Owner REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to G-I (General Industrial) PURPOSE FOR REQUEST (as stated by Applicant) : "Need and market for warehousing with use and resale." LOCATION: Approximately 1/4 mile south of Lincoln Way on the west side of South Dayton Avenue SIZE: 40 acres EXISTING LAND USE: Agricultural SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: North: Agricultural/industrial (G-I) South: Agricultural; A-1 East: Agricultural/residential; G-I; A-1 and I-2 (County Zoning) West: Agricultural; A-1 FINDINGS: Land Use Policy Plan The Land Use Policy Plan designates the area as being suitable for industrial development. Zoning History The area has been zoned A-1 since being annexed to the City. Public Utilities Water -- 14" water line in South Dayton Avenue Sanitary Sewer -- 12" sanitary sewer line is located approximately 400' south of the subject property in South Dayton Avenue Storm Sewer -- Storm water runoff Vehicular Access Access will be provided from South Dayton Avenue, a two lane hard surfaced street. Physical Characteristics Vegetation -- The vegetation on site is typical of" vegetation associated with agricultural activities Terrain -- Gently sloping to the southwest Drainage -- Generally to the southwest Soils -- Based on the Corn Suitability Rating (Prime ag land is 62 and above) approximately 50% of this property is prime ag land Flooding -- All of the site except for a small portion in the northeast corner is within the 100 year flood area. Construction on the site will be allowed as long as the buildable areas are built up to a minimum of 1 foot above the maximum 100 year flood elevation. ANALYSIS: 1. The Land Use Policy Plan designates the area as being suitable for industrial development. The LUPP specifically addresses new development with Policy Statement I1-5 which states; "That new industrial development is carefully designed so as to provide an aesthetically pleasing community atmosphere. Industrial development is an important part of the community, and as such, it should not only contribute to the tax base, but also to the beauty of the Community." 2. Warehousing is generally not labor intensive and uses large areas of land. Warehousing cannot be considered an intense industrial use and if prime agricultural land is to be converted to urban uses a more intensive industrial use might be more appropriate. 3. As noted there is no sanitary sewer available to the site and the City will not construct a sewer line until requested by the property owners in the area. The owner of the subject property could have access to a sanitary sewer if he is willing to pay the cost for the extension. RECOiM1ENDATION: The Department of Community Development recommends that this request for rezoning be approved. • CITY OF AMES, IOWA • REQUEST FOR REZONING . Fee Paid: Date Submitted: � - � - �� I (We) , the undersigned owner(s) of the property described below, do hereby respect- fully request that the Zoning Ordinance be amended as hereinafter designated; and in support thereof, the following facts are presented: Owners Name: 6 Owner's Address: _ /3",' Telephone: f7, --?,c 1. Legal description: (The legal description must be correct or the application cannot1be processed. ) 2. Street .address or boundary description: 3. Requested change: From A / To y--S 4. Proposed use(s) : (Please refer to zoning ordinances for list of uses permitted. ) o 5. Th/e. reasons for requesting t this change: / /VJ c �� /�/G'i / �w !a LL'�l�t �� Cll_Si �% LL'i �/� CI.SJ CLL'�/ This application must be accompanied by a list which indicates the name and address of all property owners within 200' of the Subject property. A form and an example map are attached. The map to be used for the subject property will be provided to you upon request from the Community Development Department. 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