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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Commission Action Form dated December 15, 2021 ITEM #: 6 DATE: 12-15-21 COMMISSION ACTION FORM SUBJECT: REZONE OF 23959 580TH AVENUE FROM "A" (AGRICULTURAL) TO "ll" (INTENSIVE INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT BACKGROUND: The proposed rezoning includes one parcel. totaling 23.21 acres, addressed as 23959 5801h Avenue. This property was annexed into the City in the summer of 2021. At the time of annexation, the subject property was assigned an "A" Agricultural zoning classification. The property has retained the "A" Agricultural zoning since that time. The site was previously developed in the county and is commonly referred to as the Caremoli (former) site. A map of the subject property with its zoning and the zoning of adjacent properties is included as Attachment A. When the property was acquired by the current owner, it was located in the county. Through the approval of a Fringe Plan Amendment from Agricultural to Planned Industrial in July of 2020, the property was able to be annexed. (Attachment B) The proposed Ames Plan 2040 designates the property with the 'Employment" designation, which supports industrial zoning districts including the proposed ll, Intensive Industrial. Rezoning of the subject property to "II" is compliant with the LUPP as a zone that is considered consistent with the Planned Industrial designation for this area. Rezoning this property to "II" Intensive Industrial will provide reuse of the property and its existing buildings. This property is currently developed and was formerly used as a food manufacturing facility. No City utilities will immediately serve this site. The existing structures may be used and can continue to use with rural water service for the immediate future. The site includes an onsite water tank to assist in meeting fire protection requirements. The site is served by an onsite sceptic system as well. Use of the site will be subject to full compliance with City building, fire, and zoning code requirements. Rehabilitation by the property owner of the buildings and its private utility services is expected for full use of the site. The property currently maintains the Story County address. The address will be updated to a City address on Teller Avenue when new tenant spaces are created and permits are issues in order to set up an appropriate list of unit numbers. Currently the site is access from 58011 Avenue near the intersection with Highway 30. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to improve this intersection with a new interchange. The north side of the property will have frontage along a new frontage road constructed by ]DOT. The proposed rezoning does not alter any plans for road improvements in this area. ALTERNATIVES: 1 . The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend that the City Council approve the request to rezone the property located at 23959 58011 Avenue from "A" Agricultural to "II" Intensive Industrial. 1 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend that the City Council deny the request to rezone the property located at 23959 580'h Avenue from "A" Agricultural to "II" Intensive Industrial. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The request for rezoning is consistent with the existing Land Use Policy Plan Future Land Use Map and proposed Plan 2040 as described in the addendum. Impacts on infrastructure and City services for this parcel is minimal and consistent with what has been anticipated for development in this area. Typically, use of a property within the City has full city utility services available to it for development. With the unique situation of it already being a developed site and the property owner's understanding of the onsite rehabilitation needed for its reuse, staff believes the site is able to meet city codes and allow for industrial uses at this time. Therefore, the Planning and Housing Department supports Alternative #1, asking the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend that the City Council approve the request to rezone the property located at 23959 5801h Avenue from "A" Agricultural to "II" Intensive Industrial. ADDENDUM REZONING BACKGROUND: This property is the former Caremoli site, a food manufacturing facility, developed in the County. Properties to the north and west are undeveloped and part of 2021 annexation. At the time of annexation, all of the annexed properties were assigned an "A" Agricultural zoning. The subject property has remained as "A" Agricultural zoning since that time. When the current owner acquired the property, it was a developed property within the county. When working the Fringe Plan Amendment and Annexation process with the property, Staff directed them to apply to be rezoned to Intensive Industrial. 11, is a newly created Industrial zoning district within the city. Intensive Industrial was created to be used for properties located within the adjacent Prairie View Industrial Center development area. and Use Policy Plan Future Land Use Map. The Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Future Land Use Map designates this area as "General Industrial." See Attachment B. The proposed Ames Plan 2040 designates the property with the "Employment" designation, which supports industrial zoning districts and this the rezoning request to 11, Intensive Industrial. The LUPP text indicates, "Planned Industrial should be located near limited-access throughfares. Since these locations involve main entries to Ames...". This rezoning fits this land use given the proximity to the proposed Highway 30 interchange. Proposed Zoning. The subject properties are currently undeveloped. A request to "II" (Intensive Industrial) is consistent with the proposed re-use of the property and existing buildings. The II zoning district was specifically created in 2021 for the purpose of applying it to land east of 1-35 related to the Prairie View Industrial area. Existing Uses of Land. Land uses that occupy the subject property and other surrounding properties are described in the following table: Direction from Subject Property Existing Primary Land Uses Subject Property Developed North Undeveloped, Crop Production East Light Commercial, Residential, Crop Production South US Highway 30; Crop Production West Undeveloped, Crop Production Infrastructure 3 Impacts on infrastructure and City services for this parcel are consistent with what is already anticipated for reuse of the property. No public utilities will serve this parcel and will continue to use rural water and septic services. Based on the City's Capital Improvements Plan, there are plans for extension of water main along East Lincoln Way. However, there are no plans to extend utilities down Teller Avenue or for the City to extend utilities to this area in the near future. Any future extension of City utilities and connections will be at the property owner's expense. Findings of Fact. Based upon an analysis of the proposed rezoning and laws pertinent to the proposed map amendment, staff makes the following findings of fact: 1 . The subject property is owned by Larson Leasing LC. The rezoning request and statement of justification is included as Attachment C. 2. Ames Municipal Code Section 29.1507(1) allows the property owner to initiate an amendment to the Official Zoning Map. 3. The subject properties are consistent with the designation of 'General Industrial" identified on the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) Future Land Use Map. 4. Development in the II zoning district requires a site plan review process to assure that such development and intensity of use assures a safe, functional, efficient, and environmentally sound operation. 5. Impacts on infrastructure and City services for this parcel is consistent with what is already anticipated for the area and the near adjacent Prairie View Industrial Center. Public Notice. The City provided mailed notice to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in accordance with the notification requirements of Chapter 29. -t ATTACHMENT A Location & Zoning Map G A 23959 580th Avenue a t } si 4 ! €- 4� c • 1 e 23959 580th Avenue Rezoning N ATTACHMENT B LUPP Land Use Map 11 41 1. + 23 7j J Nth A,enja -� C s 'r , {)] Lund Use Designations Planned Industrial 23959 580th Ave N ATTACHMENT C RECEIVED NOV 12 20Z1 City of Ames Rezoning Application CITY OF AMES IA Larson Leasing, Inc.at 23959 50t1,Avenue,Ames, IA DEPT.OF PLANNING AND HOUSING 1. Written explanation of the reasons for requesting rezoning. The property has recently been annexed in the City of Ames. The previous Story County zoning designation was Agriculture(A-2)and the current City of Ames zoning is Agricultural(A). The previous property owner was the Caremoli USA Inc and was utilized for food processing and warehousing. The property was recently purchased by Larson Leasing,Inc. They desire to rehab the facility and make it in compliance with City of Ames Code. They plan on repurposing the buildings for a multi-tenant lease facility. The applicant requests the property to be rezoned to Intensive Industrial—"II". 2. Written explanation of the consistency of this rezoning with the Land Use Policy Plan(LUPP). The requested rezoning is consistent with following goals of the LUPP: a. Future Land Use Map. The property was recently annexed into the City of Ames and the future Land Use Map shows this area as Ames Urban Fringe. b. Land Use Framework Map. The property area in this map is designated as "Agricultural/Long-term Industrial Reserve."This property was an agricultural production facility(Garst Seeds),transitioned into the Caremoli pasta processing facility,and now the new use will be transitioned into General Industrial (Intensive Industrial zoning classification). The proposed use is consistent with the Land Use Framework Map. c. Future Land Use Allocation. Per the LUPP the City of Ames plans to allocate 14-85 acres for General Industrial. This project will add approximately 23 acres to the proposed desired allocation area. d. General Industrial. The LUPP states that General Industrial uses shall involve individual facilities sitting in designated areas where the overall use and appearance requirements are less restrictive. The Intensive Industrial Zone purpose is to accommodate large industrial business development in the area cast of Interstate 35 and adjacent to highways. This property is east of 1-35 and is along HWY 30. Thus the proposed rezoning designation is consistent with the zoning purpose definition. 3. Current zoning of the subject property. The property is currently zoned Agricultural-"A" 4. Proposed zoning of the subject property. The requested rezoning request is Intensive Industrial—"II" S- Proposed use of the property. The facility will be leased to multi-tenants for allowable uses compatible with the Intensive Industrial zoning code. The owner plans on leasing the 5 buildings on this property. 6. Legal description of the property proposed for rezoning That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 8,Township 83 North, Range 23 West of the 5th P.M.,being more particularly described as follows:Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter;thence N00°06'40"E,222.27 feet along the west line thereof to the north right of way line of U.S,Highway#30 and the point of beginning;thence continuing N00°06'40"E,1102.48 feet to the Northwest Corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter;thence N89'54'58"E,888.04 feet along the North line thereof to the Northwest Corner of the.East 450'of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter;thence S00"01'11"W,484.16 feet along said line to the Northwest Corner of 1DA Subdivision;thence S00°02'26"W,551.73 feet to the Southwest Corner thereof;thence following the southerly line thereof N89'49'21"E,249.62 feet;thence northeasterly,66.08 feet along a curve having a radius of 67.00 feet,concave northerly,a central angle of 56"30'18"and being subtended by a chord which bears N61°33'03"E,63.43 feet;thence N33°24'14"E,69.96 feet;thence northeasterly,78.35 feet along a curve having a radius of 79.33 feet,concave southerly,a central angle of 56°35'04"and being subtended by a chord which bears N61'37'40"E,75.20 feet to the west right of way line of the public road;thence following said right of way 500*01'07"W,72.10 feet;thence S40'37'50"W, 155.34 feet;thence 589'51'20"W,1198.52 feet to the point of beginning,containing 23.21 acres. 7. Land area of the property proposed for rezoning: 23.21 acres g LDY. LLC LEGAL - PARCELS 10-08-400-100 AND 10-08-400-220 ALL OF PARCELS 'A' AND 'F' IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8-83-23. WEST OFTHE 5TH P.M., STORY COUNTY. IOWA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8: THENCE S 00 07' 32" E. A DISTANCE OF 544.59 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 'F'; THENCE S 00° 07' 32" E. A DISTANCE OF 313.82 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, AND ALSO ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL 'F':(THE NEXT 4 CALLS ARE ALONG SOUTHERLY AND EASTERLY LINES OF SAID PARCEL 'F') THENCE S 89 53'41" W, A DISTANCE OF 354.38 FEET: THENCE S 00 07" 1" E. A DISTANCE OF 394.44 FEET; THENCE S 89' 32' 59" W, A DISTANCE OF 95.65 FEET; THENCE S 00 18'30" E, A DISTANCE OF 74.31 FEET; THENCE S 89" 46' 27" W, A DISTANCE OF 2.226.37 FEETALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8. AND ALSO ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCELS 'F' AND 'A': THENCE N 000 11' 18'' E. A DISTANCE OF 1,322.86 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, AND ALSO ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL 'A'; THENCE N 890 41' 21" E, A DISTANCE OF 1,334.48 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8. AND ALSO ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 'A'; THENCE S 00001'17'' W. A DISTANCE OF 544.59 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, AND ALSO ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL 'A'; THENCE N 89041'21'' E, A DISTANCE OF 1,335.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 'F' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.