HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated November 24, 1992 ITEM #:
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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT:
Motion to Set December 8, 1992 as the Date of Public Hearing to Consider
the Rezoning of City-Owned Land Located North and East of the Municipal
Water and Electric Plants at East Fifth Street.
ACTION FORM SUMMARY: This is a request to rezone approximately 6.00
acres of land for the purpose of constructing a new water meter lab
directly north of the existing water plant. Rezoning would be from R-2
(Low-Density Residential) and R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to G-I
General Industrial) .
Goals and policies of the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) support this
request. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommends
approval of this request.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames, property owner, is proposing the rezoning of 6.00
acres of land from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) and R-2 (Low-Density
Residential) to G-I (General Industrial) .
A petition to change the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map designation is
being processed concurrently with this rezoning request.
The City of Ames Water Department proposes the rezoning for the purpose
of constructing a new water meter testing laboratory building, related
off-street parking, and a future pump station.
ANALYSIS:
Existing Land Use/Zoning.
Property Land Use Zoning
Subject Property City of Ames R-3 and R-2
Water & Electric
Plants
North of Site Single-Family & R-2
Multiple-Family
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East of Site Agricultural A-1
South of Site City of Ames G-1
Water & Electric
Plants
West of Site Bandshell Park R-2
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) . The Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Map
designates this property as suitable for "C" Commercial development. The
applicant proposes that this designation be changed to "P" Pub-
lic/Institutional.
The following goals and policies of the Land Use Policy Plan apply to this
rezoning proposal.
A. GENERAL
- Designation of land in the Land Use Policy Plan should
reflect the long-term use of the land even though that use
may differ from the current use.
A.I. GOAL:
To develop land use patterns which make possible a safe and
pleasant environment and enhance social and economic welfare.
A.1.1 Policy:
The physical development of land in Ames will be guided by the
Land Use Policy Plan. The Plan is formulated with attention to
harmonious design, natural/ecological features, transportation
patterns, public utilities, and economic viability.
A.1.2 Policy:
The Capital Improvements Plan will be used to guide the general
pattern and direction of development through orderly extension
and upgrading utility, transportation, and recreational facilities.
A.2. GOAL:
To plan land use for present needs and in anticipation of future
land use needs which take into consideration a population of
53,000 by the year 2000.
Utilities. The utilities in the area are adequate to serve the proposed
water meter lab.
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G-I
(General Industrial) R-2 R-3
(City of Ames) (Low-Density Residential) (Medium-Density Residential)
Lot Area: No Minimum 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
Over 2 = 1,800 sq. ft.
Lot Width: No Minimum 35 feet @ street line 35 feet @ street line
50 feet @ building line 50 feet @ building line
Front Yard: 10 Feet Minimum, 25 Feet Minimum 25 Feet Minimum
40 Feet if Abutting
an Arterial Street
Rear Yard: 12 Feet Minimum, 20 Feet Minimum 25 Feet Minimum
40 Feet if Abutting
an Arterial Street
Side Yard: 12 Feet Minimum, 6 Feet - 1 Story 6 Feet - 1 Story
40 Feet if Abutting 8 Feet - 2 Stories 8 Feet - 2 Stories
an Arterial Street 10 Feet - 3 Stories 10 Feet - 3 Stories
15 Feet - Street Side 12 Feet - 4 Stories
for Corner Lot 20 Feet - Street Side
for Corner Lot
Max. Height: 9 Stories or 100 Feet 3 Stories or 40 Feet 4 Stories or 50 Feet
STAFF COMMENTS:
Rezoning of this land from R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) and R-2
(Low-Density Residential) to G-I (General Industrial) is appropriate
in the following ways:
1. The subject property is adjacent to industrial-zoned land owned
by the City.
2. Approval of this rezoning request allows the City to plan for the
future needs of the community.
3. The nature of the use of the land in this area by the City is
more similar to industrial land uses than any other use provided
for in the City's zoning ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their
meeting of November 4, 1992 and recommended that it be approved.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve of the rezoning request for
City-owned land located north and east of the municipal water
and electric plants at East Fifth Street and Carroll and East
Fifth Street and Crawford Avenue, and set December 8, 1992 as
the date of public hearing.
2. The City Council can deny approval of the rezoning request for
City-owned land located north and east of the municipal water
and electric plants at East Fifth Street and Carroll and East
Fifth Street and Crawford Avenue, and set December 8, 1992 as
the date of public hearing.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission can modify this request,
and set December 8, 1992 as the date of public hearing.
4. The City Council can refer this request back to the developer or
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 to
City Council, as submitted by the applicant, and set December 8,
1992 as the date of public hearing on this request.
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