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DATE: 05/09/95
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
SECTION 29.49 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
ACTION FORM SUMMARY: The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff is
recommending changes to Section 29.49 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS to eliminate
references to the need for minor site plan approval for small projects less than 150
square feet that do not require additional parking or storm water management.
Approval of these projects would be handled by the Building Official.
BACKGROUND:
In an effort to improve the development review process, staff has been looking at
ways to assist developers when they come to the City for project approvals. After
reviewing the application requirements for site plan approval and the types of projects
that have required minor site plan approval since 1992, staff believes that it is not
necessary for small projects, that are less than 150 square feet in size, that do not
require additional parking, and that do not increase the rate of storm water runoff, to
submit all the information required for minor site plan approval. These projects have
included the construction of air lock door entries, installation of cooler additions, small
accessory buildings, small building additions, and other similar small projects.
Although the minor site plan process has an abbreviated time frame of only one or two
days, and the plan does not undergo the full Development Review Committee
scrutiny, as is required for a major site plan, the submittal of a fairly complete site plan
is still required. In the case where no site plan exists, the applicant often experiences
great difficulty in preparing the site plan, or having someone else prepare a site plan,
and he/she questions the need for it since the project is fairly small.
Staff believes that these small projects, less than 150 square feet in size, should be
handled directly by the Building Official. An applicant would go directly to the
Inspections Office to seek a building permit, and the Building Official would approve
their plans with an abbreviated site plan.
The following text changes to Section 29.49 are recommended to accomplish the
removal of the need for minor site plan approval from the Zoning Ordinance. Please
note that the deletions have been striken, and the additions are in bold and italicized
text.
Section 29.49. SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
(2) When Required. Site plans shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved by
the City prior to the issuance of a permit for all development or
.redevelopment of any lot, tract, or parcel of land in any of the zoning
districts referenced in Section 29.49(1). No site plan, as defined in this
Section, shall be required for the development or redevelopment for a
single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling in any zoning district, or for a
development or redevelopment when all the following conditions are
met.
(a) [{+}] The development or redevelopment does not require the
provision of any additional parking spaces;
(b) [(+}] The development or redevelopment does not increase the rate
of storm water runoff as determined by the Public Works
Department; and
(c) The development or redevelopment does not exceed 150
square feet of area as calculated from exterior dimensions of
the structure(s).
[(19) MajOF site plans shall be Fequ*Fed feF all development OF
Fedevelopment that is not defined in SubseGtien 29.49(2)(aH.
(4) Submittal Requirements. Submittal requirement for [majGF and e site
plan approval shall be as follows:
(a) Submittal information for [mine ] site plan shall be drawn on a plan
sheet no larger than 24" x 36" and shall include the following
information:
[(b) Submittal infeRnation fOF a ffiajGF site plan shall be dFawn on a p
and shall al
(xvii) [f+] Existing and proposed contours at an interval not to exceed two
feet provided that at least two contours shall be shown;
(xviii) [(+i}] A complete storm water management plan including grades
and/or elevations, direction of surface flow, detention and
retention areas, outlot control structures and devices, and storm
water calculations supporting management design;
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(xix) [(44] Where applicable, elevation views of existing and proposed
structures from all directions.
(6) Approval Process.
[(a) MOROF site plans U 1 of fully eempleted site p!
Planning a i !he plan will be:
(iii) —deniedl
(a) [(b) Major] Site Plans -- upon receipt of fully completed site plan
documents, the plan will be reviewed by staff of the City and the
plan will be:
(i) approved as presented;
(ii) approve pending modifications; or
(iii) denied.
(b) [(e}] Upon approval, a building permit may be issued. Any person
aggrieved by a decision to approve or deny a site plan may
appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment whereupon the Board
shall decide the matter anew.
(7) Effective Period of Plan Approval. The approval of any [aaajGF OF-naiR]
site plan required under the terms of this Section shall be effective for one
(1) year from the date of approval by the Director of Planning and Housing
or by the zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable. Building permits shall
be issued within the one (1) year approval period, and construction shall
commence within eighteen (18) months of approval of the plans. The
approved plans shall be null and void if the building permits are not issued
within the specified period of time and if construction is not commenced
within eighteen (18) months.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of April
5, 1995, and recommended that it be approved.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1.
The CityCouncil can approve the technical amendments to Section 29.49 SITE
PLAN REQUIREMENTS that are listed above.
2. The City Council can decide not to approve the technical amendments to Section
29.49 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS that are listed above.
3. The City Council can approve the changes to Section 29.49 SITE PLAN
REQUIREMENTS with modifications.
4. The City Council can table this request for additional information from City staff.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative
#1. This will delete the need for minor site plan approval
less
than 150 square feet in size, provided that these projects do not require additional
parking and that rate of storm water runoff is not increased. This will expedite the
approval process for small development projects.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA,
BY REPEALING SECTION 29.49 AS IT NOW EXISTS AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
29.49 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THE ZONING CODE TO ELIMINATE THE NEED
FOR MINOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR SMALL PROJECTS LESS THAN 150 SQUARE
FEET THAT DO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PARKING OR STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the city of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 29.49 as it now exists and enacting a new Section 29.49 as follows:
"Sec. 29.49. SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
(1) Statement of Intent. It is the intent and purpose of this Section to:
(a) Establish specific procedures which enable the City Government to plan
for and review proposed development/redevelopment of property within A-1,R 1-10,R 1-6,R-2 and
R2-7, R-3, R-4, G-C, C-C, H-M, and G-1 zoning districts;
(b) Provide approval procedures for both minor and major site plans;
(c) Insure the orderly and harmonious development of property;
(d) Promote the most beneficial relationship between uses of land;
(e) Provide for orderly and efficient circulation of traffic within the
development and throughout the City;
(f) Ensure that the proposed development/redevelopment is within the
capacity limitations of public facilities and services;
(g) Ensure adequate provision for surface and subsurface drainage; and
(h) Provide for suitable screening of parking,truck loading,refuse disposal,
and outdoor storage from adjacent properties.
(Ord. No. 3169, Sec. 1, 4-28-92)
(2) When Required. Site plans shall be submitted,reviewed, and approved by the City
prior to the issuance of a permit for all development or redevelopment of any lot, tract, or parcel
of land in any of the zoning districts referenced in Section 29.49(l). No site plan, as defined in
this Section, shall be required for the development or redevelopment for a single-family dwelling
or two-family dwelling in any zoning district, or for a development or redevelopment when all the
following conditions are met.
(a) The development or redevelopment does not require the provision of any
additional parking spaces;
(b) The development or redevelopment does not increase the rate of storm water
runoff as determined by the Public Works Department; and
(c) The development or redevelopment does not exceed 150 square feet of area
as calculated from exterior dimensions of the structure(s).
(3) Procedure. An application for site plan approval for all development or
redevelopment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Housing and shall meet the
following requirements:
(a) Applications for site plan approval shall be made on forms as provided by
the City;
(b) Site plans shall be submitted in accordance with the schedule as prepared by
the City;
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(c) A minimum of 10 copies of the site plans containing all required information
shall be submitted; and
(d) The required review fee, as established by the City, shall accompany the
application for Site Plan Approval.
(4) Submittal Requirements. Submittal requirements for site plan approval shall be as
follows:
(a) Submittal information for a site plan shall be drawn on a plan sheet no larger
than 24" x 36" and shall include the following information:
(i) Date of preparation and north arrow;
(ii) A scale no larger than I" = 10' and no smaller than 1" = 100;
(iii) Legal description and address of the property;
(iv) Name and address of the owner of record of the property, the
applicant, and the name of the person(s) or firm preparing the site plan;
(v) Zoning designation of property to be developed or redeveloped;
(vi) Location and size of existing utility services including water, sanitary
sewer, storm sewer,gas services,electric services,telephone service,plus all existing or proposed
fire hydrants;
(vii) Property lines with dimensions to the nearest tenth of a foot;
(viii) Location of all existing structures including setback distance from
property lines. Indicate exact exterior dimensions of existing buildings, entrances, number of
dwelling units, and square footage by type of use;
(ix) Location of all proposed structures and/or additions to existing
structures including setback distance from property lines and distance between other structures.
Indicate exact exterior dimensions of proposed buildings, entrances, the number of proposed
dwelling units, and square footage by type of use;
(x) Location,grade and dimensions of all existing paved surfaces and of
all abutting streets;
(xi) The complete traffic circulation and parking plan including the
location and dimension of all existing and proposed parking spaces, loading areas, entrance and
exit drives, curb cuts, pedestrian walkways, transit access and transit stops, bicycle ways and
storage areas, dividers, curbs, islands, and other similar parking and drive improvements;
(xii) Existing and proposed location of all outdoor trash and dumpster areas
and method(s) of screening such areas;
(xiii) Location and type of all existing and proposed signs, and of all
existing or proposed lighting on the property which illuminates any part of the required yard;
(xiv) Location of existing trees 6" or larger in diameter, any rock outcrops,
landslide areas, springs and streams, and other water bodies, and any areas subject to flooding;
(xv) Location,amount,and type of any proposed landscaping fences,walls,
or other screening as required by the Zoning regulations; and
(xvi) Soil tests,traffic impact studies, utility capacity analysis, and similar
information if deemed necessary by the Department of Planning and Housing to determine the
feasibility of the proposed development.
(xvii) Existing and proposed contours at an interval not to exceed two feet
provided that at least two contours shall be shown;
(xviii) A complete storm water management plan including grades and/or
elevations, direction of surface flow, detention and retention areas, outlet control structures and
devices, and storm water calculations supporting management design;
(xviv) Where applicable,elevation views of existing and proposed structures
from all directions.
(5) Design Standards. When acting upon an application for site plan approval,the City
will rely upon generally accepted site planning criteria and design standards. These criteria and
standards are necessary to fulfill the intent of the Zoning Ordinance,the Land Use Policy Plan,and
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are the minimum necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, aesthetics, and general welfare.
These criteria and design standards include:
(a) The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provisions for
surface and subsurface drainage to limit the rate of increased runoff of surface water to adjacent
and downstream property;
(b) The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for
connection to water, sanitary sewer, electrical, and other utility lines within the capacity limits of
those utility lines;
(c) The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for
fire protection through building placement, acceptable location of flammable materials, and other
measures to ensure fire safety;
(d) The design of the proposed development shall not increase the danger of
erosion, flooding, landslide, or other endangerment to adjoining or surrounding property;
(e) Natural topographic and landscape features of the site shall be incorporated
into the development design;
(f) The design of interior vehicle and pedestrian circulation shall provide for
convenient flow of vehicles and movement of pedestrians and shall prevent hazards to adjacent
streets or property;
(g) The design of outdoor parking areas,storage yards,trash and dumpster areas,
and other exterior features shall be adequately landscaped or screened to minimize potential nui-
sance and impairment to the use of adjoining property;
(h) The proposed development shall limit entrances and exits upon adjacent
streets in order to prevent congestion on adjacent or surrounding streets and in order to provide for
safe and orderly vehicle movement;
r (i) Exterior lighting shall relate to the scale and location of the development in
order to maintain adequate security and while preventing a nuisance or hardship to adjacent
property or streets;
0) The proposed development shall ensure that dust and other forms of air
pollution, noise disturbances, odor, glare, and other nuisances will be limited to acceptable levels
as prescribed in other applicable State and City regulations; and
(k) Site coverage,building scale,setbacks,and open spaces shall be in proportion
with the development property and with existing and planned development and structures, in
adjacent and surrounding property.
(6) Approval Process.
(a) Site Plans -- upon receipt of fully completed site plan documents, the plan
will be reviewed by staff of the City and the plan will be:
(i) approved as presented;
(ii) approved pending modifications; or
(iii) denied.
(b) Upon approval, a building permit may be issued. Any person aggrieved by
a decision to approve or deny a site plan may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
whereupon the Board shall decide the matter anew.
(Ord. No. 2751, Sec. 49, 7-1-80; Ord. No. 2861, Sec. 23, 10-25-83; Ord. No. 2959,
Sec. 1, 8-19-86, Ord. No. 3051, Sec. 1, 6-13-89)
(7) Effective Period of Plan Approval. The approval of any site plan required under
the terms of this Section shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of approval by the
Director of Planning and Housing or by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable. Building
permits shall be issued within the one(1)year approval period, and construction shall commence
within eighteen (18) months of approval of the plans. The approved plans shall be null and void
if the building permits are not issued within the specified period of time and if construction is not
commenced within eighteen (18) months.
(Ord. No. 3089, Sec. 1, 7-24-90)
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(8) Violation. A structure or activity undertaken without site plan approval pursuant to
this Section, or the undertaking of a structure and/or activity not shown on the approved site plan
or in conflict with the approved site plan, shall constitute a violation of this Section for which any
and all lawful enforcement means and proceedings may be invoked and instituted.
(Ord. No. 3089, Sec. I, 7-24-90)
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out in Section 1.9 of the Municipal Code.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect form and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this day of 1995.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
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LEGAL NOTICE \b
The City Council of the City of Ames will hold a �ub�
public hearing to consider proposed
amendments to the Site Plan Requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance The proposed amendments
are on file with the Ames City Clerk. Said
hearing shall be held in conjunction with the
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to
begin at 7:00 p.m. on May 9, 1995, in the City
Council.Chamber, City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue.
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk
Proof of Publication in
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and say that I am President/Controller LEGAL NOTICE
of DAILY TRIBUNE,a daily newspaper,printed
at Ames,Story County,Iowa;that the annexed LEGAL NOTICE
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public hearing to consider proposed amendments
to the Site Plan Requirements of the Zoning
CITY OF AMES Ordinance.The proposed amandmente are on
5/9 PUBLIC HEARING:SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS file with the Ames City Clerk.Said heerfng,sh"
be held In 0onjunction with the regular meeting of
the City Council scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
was published in said newspaper for 1 on May 9,1995,In the City Council Chamber,City
Hall,515 Clark Avenue.
consecutive week(s) Sandra L'.Ryan,City Cleric
and the last of said publication was on the Published in The Daily Tribune May 1,1995.
1 st day of May, 1995
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this 8th day of May,1995
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DAILY TRIBUNE
STATE OF IOWA,STORY COUNTY,ss.
I,Craig McMullin/Joan Rost,on oath depose
and say that I am President/Controller _
of DAILY TRIBUNE,a daily newspaper,printed LEGAL NOTICE
at Ames,Story County,Iowa;that the annexed
printed LEGAL NOTICE
The City Council of the City of Ames will Fold a
CITY OF AMES public hearing to oonsiderproposedamwXherft
5/9 PUBLIC HEARING:SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS to the Site Plan Requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.The proposed:amendments art on
file with the Ames City Clerk Said hearkV,SW `.
be held in conjunction wtththe regular meatfng of
was published in said newspaper for 1 the City Council scheduled to begin at 7 0o
consecutive week(s) on May 9,1995i in the City Council Chamtitg City
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and the last of said publication was on the Hall,515 Clark Avenue.
Sara 1 st day of May, 1995 Published in The Daily�Trribur a May 1, Clark M.
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presence by Craig McMullin/Joan Rost
this 8th day of May, 1995
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