HomeMy WebLinkAboutA004 - Council Action Form dated August 14, 1990 ITEM #:
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COUNCIL ACTION FORM W�A F
SUBJECT:
Motion to Set August 28, 1990, as the Date of Public Hearing to Consider
the Rezoning of Property Located at 118 and 122 Campus Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The property owners are requesting that the City of Ames rezone this
property from the current zoning designation of R-3 (Medium-Density
Residential) to a new designation of R-4 (High-Density Residential) .
The property is legally described as Lot 35, Athletic Park Addition.
The site includes approximately 16,075 square feet.
The subject parcel has been zoned as R-3 (Medium-Density Residential)
since 1979.
The applicant proposes to construct a parking area on the property at 118
Campus Avenue. This parking area would be in conjunction with Triangle
Fraternity at 125 Hyland Avenue. For the parking area to be allowed for
the fraternity, it must be located in the R-4 (High-Density Residential)
zoning district since it is the position of staff that accessory uses must be
located in the same zoning district as the principle use, which the accesso-
ry use supports.
The parking area located at 122 Campus Avenue is a legal non-conforming
use that has been used as a parking area by Triangle Fraternity for
several years. The applicant proposes to bring this land use into confor-
mance with the zoning regulations by rezoning 122 Campus Avenue to R-4
(High-Density Residential), as well as, the property at 118 Campus
Avenue. This will then permit the applicant to add more parking spaces
on this property.
The Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) shows that all lots which front on
Lincoln Way and Campus Avenue in this block are in the classification of
High-Density Residential.
ANALYSIS:
Existing Land Use/Zoning.
PROPERTY LAND USE ZONING
Subject Property 118 Campus - Vacant Land R-3
(Dwelling Removed Last (Medium-Density
Winter) Residential)
122 Campus - 8 Boarding Roans
for Triangle Fraternity
North of Site Single Family Dwelling R-3
(Medium-Density
Residential)
East of Site Triangle Fraternity R-4
(High-Density
Residential)
South of Site Apartments (5 Units) R-3
(Medium-Density
Residential)
West of Site Apartments (1-2 Units; 1 R-3
Unit & 3 Boarding Rooms) (Medium-Density
Residential)
The present zoning, R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) , allows a maximum
density of 22 dwelling units per acre. The proposed zoning, R-4 (High-
Density Residential), would allow a maximum density of 38 dwelling units
per acre.
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP). The LUPP designates this property as
suitable for High-Density Residential development.
The following POLICIES for residential development, as found in the LUPP,
apply to this rezoning proposal:
B.1. Goal:
To provide a wide choice of housing types and locations
to serve the residential needs of the present and future
populations.
B.1.1 Policy:
The Land Use Policy Plan will serve as the basis to
provide for functional new developments, conservation
and preservation of existing neighborhoods and the
.rehabilitation and/or redevelopment of deteriorating
areas.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission plays a key
role in the review of new developments including
both internal and external land use relationships.
This role places the Commission in the position to
direct that type and quality of new development.
The Commission plays a similar role regarding
existing neighborhoods. Through the recommenda-
tion of modifications in existing ordinances and
approval of redevelopment studies, the Commission
provides direction for preservation and redevelop-
ment efforts.
Utilities. Public utilities in this area include the following:
Water: 4-inch line in Campus Avenue;
(Note: Replacement of this 4-inch line is planned for
replacement with an 8-inch line, to be completed during
the next year.)
Sanitary Sewer: 8-inch line in Campus Avenue; and
Storm Sewer: 15-inch line in Lincoln Way.
Comparison of Bulk Regulations.
R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) R-4 (High-Density Residential)
Lot Area: S.F. : 6,000 sq. ft. S.F. : 6,000 sq. ft.
T.F. : 7,000 sq. ft. T.F. : 7,000 sq. ft.
Each Additional Unit Each Additional Unit
Over 2 = 1,800 sq. ft. Over 2 = 1,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width: 35 Feet at Street Line 35 Feet at Street Line
50 Feet at Building Line 50 Feet at Street Line
Front Yard: 25 Feet Minimum 25 Feet Minimum
Rear Yard: 25 Feet Minimum 25 Feet Minimum
Side Yard: 6 Feet - 1 Story 6 Feet - 1 Story
8 Feet - 2 Stories 8 Feet - 2 Stories
10 Feet - 3 Stories 10 Feet - 3 Stories
12 Feet - 4 Stories 12 Feet - 4 Stories
4 Additional Feet for
Each Additional Story
20 Feet - Street Side 20 Feet - Street Side
for Corner Lot for Corner Lot
Max. Height: 4 Stories or 50 Feet 9 Stories or 100 Feet
Staff Comments. Staff believes it is appropriate to rezone the properties
located at 118 and 122 Campus Avenue from R-3 (Medium-Density Residen-
tial) to R-4 (High-Density Residential). Rezoning will bring these proper-
ties into conformance with the Land Use Policy Plan Map.
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There are twelve (12) additional lots located in the same block as 118 and
122 Campus Avenue which are designated on the Land Use Policy Plan Map
for High-Density Residential development. Staff recommends that the City
Council initiate rezoning of these remaining properties to R-4 (High-Densi-
ty Residential) as well. This will bring these properties into conformance
with the Land Use Policy Plan Map.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and
Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of August 1,
1990, and made the following recommendations to the City Council:
1. That the request to rezone property at 118 and 122 Campus
Avenue be rezoned from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to
R-4 (High-Density Residential); and
2. That the City Council initiate rezoning the remaining proper-
ties in the 100 block east of Campus Avenue that are currently
zoned R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to R-4 (High-Density
Residential) to allow those properties to be brought into
conformance with the Land Use Policy Plan Map.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve of the request to rezone the property
at 118 and 122 Campus Avenue. The City Council can also initiate
the rezoning of the remaining properties that are currently zoned
R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) in the same block to R-4 (High-
Density Residential) as specified in the Land Use Policy Plan, and
set August 28, 1990, as the date of Public Hearing on this rezoning.
2. The City Council can deny approval of the request to rezone proper-
ty at 118 and 122 Campus Avenue. The City Council can decide not
to initiate the rezoning of the remaining properties that are current-
ly zoned R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) in the same block, and
then set August 28, 1990, as the date of Public Hearing on this
rezoning.
3. The City Council can table this rezoning request and refer this issue
back to City staff for further information.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1. This will approve of the rezoning request for the property
at 118 and 122 Campus Avenue. This will also initiate the rezoning of the
remaining property in the same block that is currently zoned R-3 (Medium-
Density Residential) to R-4 (High-Density Residential) as specified in the
Land Use Policy Plan Map. The Public Hearing for this rezoning is set for
August 28, 1990.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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