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Home My WebLink AboutA001 - Council Action Form dated June 11, 1996 ITEM #: DATE: 06/11/96 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1515 DELAWARE AVENUE FROM G-1 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) TO R-3 (MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). ACTION FORM SUMMARY: This is a request to rezone a single-family residential property from G-1 (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) to make the use of this property consistent with the zoning. Approval of this request for rezoning is recommended. BACKGROUND: The applicants are requesting that the City rezone the lot at 1515 Delaware Avenue, which includes 9,000 square feet, from G-1 (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). The subject property is described as follows: Lot 12, Block 7, Ontario Original Town, and a ten (10) foot wide strip on land along the east side of Lot 12. The reason given by the applicant for the proposed rezoning is to bring the use of the property as a single-family residence into conformance with the zoning designation. ANALYSIS: Zoning District. The subject property has been zoned as G-1 (General-Industrial) since that zoning district was established in 1980. Prior to that time, the subject property was zoned as 1-1 (Light-Industrial) since 1965. Existing Land Use/Zoning. Property Land Use Land Use Policy Plan Zoning Subject Property Single-Family RM (Residential-Medium G-I (General Industrial) Residential Density) North of Site Vacant RM (Residential-Medium G-1 (General Industrial) Density) East of Site Multiple-Family RM (Residential-Medium R-3 (Medium-Density Residential Density) Residential) South of Site Single-Family RM (Residential-Medium R-3 (Medium-Density Residential Density) Residential) West of Site Day Care/Commercial RM (Residential-Medium G-I (General Industrial) Density) Land Use Policy Plan. The following goals and policies from the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) apply to this LUPP Amendment proposal: B. RESIDENTIAL Community Priorities • Maintain and enhance the integrity and character of existing residential neighborhoods. 1995 LUPP Goals. Policies & Objectives Goal No. 6. It is the goal of Ames to increase the supply of housing and to provide a wider range of housing choices. Objectives. In increasing housing opportunities, Ames seeks the following objectives. 6A. Ames seeks to increase the overall supply of low and moderate-income housing through the following means: (1) conservation of such units in existing areas that are not designated for redevelopment or intensification; and, (2) inclusion of such units in new market-driven housing developments through zoning incentives. Utilities. Utilities are adequate to serve the existing dwelling. Water: • 6-inch water main on Delaware Avenue. 2 Sanitary Sewer: • 8-inch sanitary sewer main on Delaware Avenue. Storm Sewer: • 21-inch storm sewer on Delaware Avenue. Electric: • Electric service will be provided by the City of Ames. Access/Traffic Impact. No changes in access or traffic are anticipated as a result of this rezoning. The applicants are not proposing a redevelopment of the property. STAFF COMMENTS: City staff recommends approval of the request for rezoning. Staff believes the rezoning of the subject property to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) is consistent with the LUPP. Rezoning of this property would maintain the character of the existing neighborhood and would conserve an existing housing unit. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of June 5, 1996 and recommended that this request be approved. ALTERNATIVES: 1 . That the City Council approve the request to rezone property located at 1515 Delaware Avenue from G-1 (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). 2. That the City Council deny approval of the request to rezone property located at 1515 Delaware Avenue from G-1 (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). 3. That the City Council approve the request to rezone property located at 1515 Delaware Avenue from G-1 (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) with modifications. 4. Table this request for additional information from City staff and/or the applicants. 3 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adoption of Alternative #1. This would approve the request to rezone property located at 1515 Delaware Avenue from G-I (General Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) upon action by the City Council. Attachment h\bpo\caf\gil lott.611 4 CAF APPROVAL SS BK SL JK JP ,1SR To be sent to F-cT TJ <] De I Cr c.�->E(i (f. 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