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Home My WebLink AboutA001 - Council Action Summary from February 20, 2007 meeting fi COUNCIL ACTION SUMMARY Meeting Date: 2120107 Agenda Item #: Comments SUBJECT: Letter from Civil Design Advantage on February 1,2007,Requesting Revision to the CCR Zone Development Standards Related to Building Height ACTION TAKEN: Referred to staff. MOTION BY: Larson SECOND BY: Rice VOTING AYE: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: None Diane Voss, City Clerk Copy to: Steve Osguthoipe cc CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE L.L.C. ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS u February 1, 2007 Honorable Mayor and City Council FEB - 8 2007 City of Ames 515 Clark Avenue CITY CLERK Ames, Iowa 50014 CITY OF AMES,IOWA RE: Request for Revision to Zone Development Standards Community Commercial/Residential Node (CCR) Honorable Mayor and City Council; Please accept this letter as a formal request for revisions to the City of Ames Zone Development Standards associated with the Community Commercial/Residential Node (CCR). Specifically, we are requesting revision to the CCR Zone Development Standards related to building height. Currently, Section 29.806 "CCR" Community Commercial/Residential Node restricts maximum building height to 35 feet per Table 28.806(3) within the Ames Zoning Ordinance (see attached). We are requesting the maximum height development standard be revised to 45' if the development can show application of residential elements to their structure. This could be achieved by allowing the 45' height if the pitch on the main roof was at a ratio of 12 horizontal to 6 vertical, or steeper. We believe the revision to the CCR development standards related to maximum building height will promote efficient, vertical development in an area that could support a hotel or motel complex. We have been approached by users that are interested in locating close to the major US Highway 30/South Dakota Avenue interchange. The current height restriction does not allow a vertical hotel complex to locate in this area. We have gathered signatures of the major property owners within the area to reflect support for this request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, CIVIL DESIGN AD V T E, LLC Gary L. d, P.E. Project Manager SSO1 NW 112TN STREET.SUITE G • GRIMES,IOWA 50111 • P 515+369+4400 • F 515+369+4410 • WWW.CIVILOESIGNAOVANTAGE.COM We support the request for revision to the maximum height within the CCR Zoning District. Specifically, we support the request to maintain the 35' building height restriction but allow a 45' height if the pitch of the main roof was at 12 horizontal to 6 vertical or steeper. F r Phinn, LC For Jensen Develo ')ent Corp. /Ja Sg. � k '1WCkA For Ames Co"n4unity Bank For Ames Pet Hospital Brian Kinneer Bren Haverkamp v1 cc: Matt Eller, Eller Developments Megan Tjernagel, Eller Developments 1 FTT-TT scl�ui I/j HO, /�.4)fe-- T DD.DR'T-- UORRII s T, T BACH —A -I HI I 'll 11 .,:'�>HE1v111GWAY DR 6 ES-G DiAR >CLEr ai 1 11111 1 1[ fill I flill I J_j R— 's)I LLI L-1 ij I I td- 0 L.J c, -V) �-J, R- Z..Zj Lr P-1 F-PF D Us 3 U.. RH 0 cr— + CCR z Ed � ci 240TH ST 30 Li APPROVAL APPROVAL USE CATEGORY STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY Detention Facilities N — — Major Event Entertainment Y SDP Minor Staff Vehicle Service Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval. N = No: prohibited SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503 SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3) SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4) ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the PRC Zone are set forth in Table 29.805(3)below: Table 29.805(3) Planned Regional Commercial (PRC)Zone Development Standards DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PRC ZONE Minimum FAR .50 Minimum Lot Area One Acre Minimum Lot Frontage 50 ft. Minimum Building Setbacks: Street Lot Line 50 ft. Side Lot Line 0 Rear Lot Line 0 Lot Line Abutting an R Zoned Lot 50 ft.side 50 ft.rear Maximum Building Setbacks: Street Lot Line None Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting a Residentially Zoned 20 ft.@ L3. See Section 29.403 Lot Maximum Building Coverage 50% Minimum Landscaped Area 15% Maximum Height 100 ft.or nine stories Parkin Allowed Between Buildings and Streets Yes Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes Outdoor Display Permitted Limited to garden centers and similar accessory uses,automotive and marine trade,in defined areas Outdoor Storage Permitted No Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes Sec.29.806. "CCR"COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL NODE. (1) Purpose. The Community Commercial/Residential Node(CCR)Zone is intended to provide a shopping and services area where there is a shared attraction involving one trip to two(2)or more destinations within a node, as well as residential uses. Each Community Commercial Residential Node is characterized by a cluster of mixed commercial uses typically found in business districts. Uses within the nodes are more limited than those permitted in the Highway-Oriented Commercial (HOC) Zone. Residential uses are permitted only in combination with a commercial building and only above the first floor,which shall be devoted to commercial space. (2) Use Regulations. The uses permitted in the CCR Zone are set forth in Table 29.806(2)below: Table 29.806(2) Sup#2006-2 Chapter 29,Article 8-7 Rev.4-1-06 Community Commercial/Residential Node(CCR)Zone Uses USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL REQUIRED AUTHORITY RESIDENTIAL USES Group Living N Household Living N,except in combination with a SDP Minor Staff commercial building,in which case it shall be located above the first floor. Short-term Lodgings Y SDP Minor Staff OFFICE USES Y SDP Minor Staff TRADE USES Retail Sales and Services-General Y SDP Minor Staff Retail Trade-Automotive,etc. N Entertainment,Restaurant and Y SDP Minor Staff Recreation Trade Wholesale Trade N _ INDUSTRIAL USES Industrial Service N _ INSTITUTIONAL USES Colleges and Universities N _ Community Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Social Service Providers Y SDP Minor Staff Medical Centers N Parks and Open Areas N Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA Schools N TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND UTILITY USES Passenger Terminals Y SDP Minor Staff Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council Commercial Parking Y SDP Minor Staff Radio and TV Broadcast Facilities Y SP ZBA Personal Wireless Communication Y SP ZBA Facilities Rail Line and Utility Corridors N Railroad Yards N MISCELLANEOUS USES Commercial Outdoor Recreation Y SDP Minor Staff Child Day Care Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Detention Facilities Y SP ZBA Major Event Entertainment N Vehicle Service Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval. N = No: prohibited SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503 SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3) SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4) ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the CCR Zone are set forth in Table 29.806(3)below: Table 29.806(3) Community Commercial/Residential Node(CCR)Zone Development Standards Sup#2006-2 Chapter 29,Article 8-8 Rev.4-1-06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CCN ZONE Maximum FAR .75 Minimum Lot Area,Single Building 25,000 sf Minimum Lot Area,Center 100,000 sf Maximum Building Area,Single Building 150,000 sf Maximum Building Area,Center 800,000 sf Minimum Lot Frontage 60 ft. Minimum Building Setbacks: Front Lot Line 0 Side Lot Line 0 Rear Lot Line 0 Lot Line Abutting a Residentially Zoned Area 10 ft.side 10 ft.rear Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting a Residentially Zoned 5 ft.@ L3. See Sec 29.403 Lot Maximum Building Coverage 65% Minimum Landscaped Area 15% Maximum Height 35 ft. Parking Allowed Between Buildings and Streets Yes Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes Outdoor Display Permitted Plants and produce only. See Sec 29.405 Outdoor Storage Permitted No Trucks and E ui ment Permitted Yes (Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 3595, 10-24-00, Ord. No. 3822, 03-08-05) 29.807"CVCN"Convenience Commercial Node (1) Purpose.The Convenience Commercial Node(CVCN)Zone is intended for strategically located nodes on major or minor thoroughfares within or near conventionally designed suburban residential neighborhoods.This zone encourages the provision of small-scale retail and service uses for nearby residents.Uses are restricted in size,scale, materials,and use to promote a local and compatible orientation with and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential areas. Development is intended to be pedestrian-oriented and also accommodate vehicular travel associated with conventional suburban residential subdivision design.Vehicle access and parking areas are strictly regulated to promote compatibility with the character of surrounding residential development and the intended pedestrian orientation of uses. The Convenience Commercial Node (CVCN) Zone is intended for areas of special sensitivity in order to avoid detrimental public and environmental impact by new land uses and to: (a) Promote clustered and convenient commercial land uses adjacent to residential areas (b) Provide for convenience to meet localized neighborhood needs (c) Integrate commercial land uses aesthetically and physically with adjacent residential subdivisions (d) Accommodate the vehicular mobility associated with conventional residential development while maintaining pedestrian connectivity (e) Promotehigher design,building materials,landscaping standards,signage,lighting,and screening (f) Maximize Floor Area Ratios (g) Promote shared parking (2) Permitted Uses.The uses permitted in the CVCN Zone are set forth in Table 29.807(2)below: Table 29.807(2) Sup#2006-2 Chapter 29,Article 8-9 Rev.4-1-06