HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Council Action Form dated August 26, 2003 ITEM #
DATE 08/26/03
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REZONING OF 612 AND 626 SOUTH 16T" STREET FROM
HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERICAL (HOC) TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH).
BACKGROUND:
On July 16th 2003, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that 612 and 626
South 16th Street be rezoned from Highway-Oriented Commercial to Residential High
Density. The Commission concluded that if the land located at 712 South 16th Street (a
vacant parcel) is zoned from Highway-Oriented Commercial to Residential High Density,
the existing apartment buildings at 612 and 626 should be zoned to Residential High
Density, as well. The Commission stated that the properties located at 612 and 626 should
no longer remain under a non-conforming status if the property to the west(712)of the site
is rezoned because the existing multifamily properties would function as a transitional and
compatible land use to the surrounding area.
Staff agrees with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and also
recommends that 612 and 626 South 16th Street be rezoned to Residential High Density
(RH). A Residential High Density zoning designation would bring the existing land uses into
zoning conformance.
ANALYSIS.
Land Use. The subject properties are bounded by office uses to the south and east and
vacant land to the north and west. Multi-family is proposed for the area north and west of
the subject area.
Zoning. The existing zoning of the subject property is "HOC" (Highway-Oriented
Commercial).
In May of 2000, City Council determined that the rezoning of the City should minimize
non-conformities where Future Land Use Policy Plan Map designations permit such uses.
Council also determined that zoning district lines should follow property lines. At the time of
the May 2000 rezoning, the primary use of the subject properties was multi-family
residential. In order to keep the multi-family conforming to zoning regulations, the property
should be rezoned to RH.
Infrastructure. The site has been and continues to be adequately served by municipal
infrastructure.
Fire. The subject property is located within an area that is within a five-minute response
time. This property is part of the city that comprises 85% of the area of the city that is within
the City's desired response time.
Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Goals and Policies. The LUPP sets goals and policies to
guide growth in an orderly matter that reflects the future vision of the Ames community at
large. In the rezoning process, the applicant must address the consistency of the proposal
with the goals, policies, and procedures outlined in the LUPP. Staff believes that the
rezoning is consistent with the City's Land Use Policy Plan.
Vision Statements: "Provision of adequate transitional and intensification areas and
the assurance of compatibility between differing uses and new and existing uses."
(LUPP, p.123)
■ Rezoning of the subject properties will bring them into zoning conformance and provide
a transitional land use that is consistent with proposed multi-family development to the
north and west of the subject properties.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION:
The Planning &Zoning Commission reviewed this rezoning request at their meeting of July
16, 2003 and recommended rezoning 612 and 626 South 16th Street to Residential High
Density.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the rezoning of property located at 612 and 626 South
16th to Residential High Density.
2. The City Council can decide not to rezone the property located at 612 and 626 South
16th Street to Residential High Density.
3. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff and/or the
applicant for additional information.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This rezoning represents a boundary adjustment to the zoning map similar to what was
experienced in the rezoning of the City in May of 2000. The basis for rezoning the subject
area is primarily based on an existing situation, the avoidance of non-conforming land
uses, and to recognize the transition of land uses from residential to commercial.
It is recommended that Alternative #1 be approved. Alternative #1 will provide the
zoning necessary to bring the existing land uses into zoning conformance and further
transitional land uses.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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Subject Area:
Rezoning of 2.71 acres more or less from Highway-Oriented Commercial "' 612 and 626
(HOC) to Residential High Density (RH) located at 612 South 16th Street, - South 16th Street
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The West 240 Feet, South 470 Feet, North 520 Feet of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 84, Range 24 W ; E
West of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa.
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The East 180 Feet, West 420 Feet, South 470 Feet, and North 520 Feet
of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14,
Township 84, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa. Map Created:
April 22, 2003