HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated July 11, 2023 ITEM #: 21
DATE: 07-11-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REZONE PARCEL AT 314 BORNE AVENUE FROM "GI" (GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL) TO "S-GA" (SPECIAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENT/
AIRPORT DISTRICT)
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames Electric Services Department is requesting that the City rezone property
located at 314 Borne Avenue from the current zoning designation of "GI" (General
Industrial) to "S-GA (Government/Airport). Property to the south and east is also zoned
GI. Land to the north and west is zoned S-GA.
The subject property includes approximately 1.68 acres purchased by the City in 2005,
to use as a site for the storage of electrical equipment. The north property line abuts the
railroad right-of-way, and the northern end of Borne Avenue terminates along the west
property line of the site (see Attachment A — Location Map). Borne Avenue right-of-way
extends along the west side of the property, but it is an unimproved road across the
frontage of this site.
The proposed rezoning is intended to facilitate an expansion of a cold storage
facility of electrical equipment. Approval of S-GA zoning allows for some flexibility
regarding zoning standards to accommodate public facilities. However, it is
expected that the government entities will work with the Department of Planning
and Housing to encourage the development of standards which will be applicable
to and compatible with the general character of the area in which the district is
situated.
There are two existing buildings on the property. The larger of the two is in the northwest
corner of the site next to Borne Avenue. The other building was constructed along the
east property line. Both buildings are used for the storage of electrical equipment. A third
building is planned for the site as cold storage for additional electrical equipment. No
utilities immediately abut the site. Development of the site may require extension of a
water line and fire hydrant for fire protection of a new building.
Ames Plan 2040 designates the subject property, and the surrounding properties along
6t" Street, as "General Commercial (GC)" (see Attachment D-Ames Plan 2040 Land Use
Designation).
At the time of approval of Plan 2040, government-owned lands were principally mapped
as "Civic"to recognize that they had a specific purpose at that time and were not privately-
owned. The City did not project changes of use for "Civic" land as part of the analysis of
Plan 2040. The Civic designation does not apply to all governmentally owned property
and is not required to allow for rezoning to S-GA.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On June 21, 2023, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval
of the rezoning.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve on first reading the request to rezone 1.68 acres of the property at 314
Borne Avenue from "GI" (General Industrial) to "S-GA" (Governmental/Airport)
District.
2. Deny the request to rezone 1.68 acres of the property at 314 Borne Avenue from
"GI" (General Industrial) to "S-GA" (Governmental/Airport) District.
3. Refer this matter back to staff or the applicant for more information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The appropriateness of the rezoning should be considered in relation to past civic use of
the site and the continued use of the site facilitated by rezoning the site to S-GA. The
current use of the site in this case will stay the same and be operated in a similar manner
as is currently done. The expansion of facilities is consistent with current use. These uses
are general industrial in nature and have been compatible with the surrounding uses as
is. The change will facilitate a more efficient expansion of a city facility that is in
close proximity to other City owned land and facilities. Rezoning will have no
impacts on current infrastructure and City services for this parcel. Therefore, it is
the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1.
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ADDENDUM
REZONING BACKGROUND:
A Plat of Survey boundary line adjustment was filed with the Story County Recorder's
Office on October 7, 2003, platting the land into one parcel, described as `Parcel X, and
including 1.68 acres.
Existing Uses of Land. Land uses that occupy the subject property and other
surrounding properties are described in the following table:
Direction from Existing Land Uses
Subject Property
Subject Property Storage of City Electrical Equipment
North Union Pacific Railroad R.O.W. &
Former City Water Plant Site
East Private Utility Office
South Storage/Offices
West City of Ames Electric Services Use
Ames Plan 2040 and the Future Land Use Map. Ames Plan 2040 is the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Map, which is part of the Plan, includes
designations that describe the character of an area and intended goals, guidelines and
actions that would further the Vision and Principles of the Plan. The Map includes
supplemental information, such as street layouts, public facility locations, flood plain, and
natural areas that are not in and of themselves land use designations. The boundaries
between land use designations are intended to be general and not property specific
unless specified through an action by the City Council. The general boundary allows for
some flexibility regarding appropriate transitions between designations through precise
zoning delineations as determined by the City Council. and it designates the extent of
generalized land uses throughout the City.
Land use is the central element of the comprehensive plan because it establishes the
overall mix and configuration of uses for the city. According to Ames Plan 2040, civic uses
comprise 43% of all developed land in Ames. This is not unusual for a city with a major
university. Parks account for the greatest share of civic uses (18%), with ISU following at
11%. At the time of approval of Plan 2040, government-owned lands were principally
mapped as "Civic" to recognize that they had a specific purpose at that time and were not
privately-owned. The City did not project changes of use for "Civic" land as part of the
analysis of Plan 2040. Additionally, not all government owned property was mapped as
Civic if it was not a significant public facility or planned for a different use.
Staff believes the rezoning request does not conflict with Ames Plan 2040 and the Future
Land Use Map in that S-GA reflects the use of the property and ownership. It does not
alter the use of the property that currently exists or transition the use of the property from
one type of use to another.
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Existing/Proposed Zoning. The property is currently zoned "GI" (General Industrial)
(see Attachment 8- Existing/Proposed Zoning Map). Properties to the north, west, and
northeast are zoned "S-GA." Properties to the south and southeast are zoned as "GI"
(General Industrial).
The proposed zoning is "S-GA" Special Purpose Governmental/Airport District (see
Attachment C- Proposed Zoning Map). The "S-GA" district is reserved exclusively for
structures and uses related to or owned by federal, state, county, school districts, or
municipal governmental authorities. Although properties within this district enjoy a legal
exemption from local zoning requirements, it is expected that the development will utilize
standards which are compatible with the general character of the area.
Public Infrastructure. City infrastructure is available to serve the site. However, only
electric will be needed for the building proposed on the site.
Applicant's Statement. The applicant has provided an explanation of the reasons for the
rezoning request in Attachment F.
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 the City of Ames. The rezoning request and
statement of justification is included as Attachment E.
2. Ames Municipal Code Section 29.1507(1) allows the property owner to initiate an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
3. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the designation of"General Commercial" as
identified on the Future Land Use Map included as Attachment D in that the use is a
commercial/industrial use similar to the intended types of activities of the designation.
4. The proposed rezoning to "S-GA" (Special Purpose Governmental/Airport District)
zoning is appropriate since the City owns the property and intends to develop it for
enclosed storage of electrical equipment.
5. Development of the site will utilize standards which are compatible with the general
character of the area.
6. Rezoning will have no impacts on current infrastructure and City services for this
parcel.
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.
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ATTACHMENT A: LOCATION
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ATTACHMENT C: PLAT OF SURVEY
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m Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., City of Ames, Iowa previously
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ATTACHMENT D: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
• GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
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• CIVIC (BLUE COLOR
• EMP (EMPLOYMENT) (PURPLE COLOR
• UC (URBAN CORRIDOR) (TAN COLOR
• RN-5 (RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 5 - MULTIFAMILY) (BEIGE COLOR
• RN-1 (RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 1 -TRADITIONAL) (GOLD COLOR
• REDIRECTION (REDIR) (OLIVE GREEN COLOR
• OPEN SPACE (LIME GREEN COLOR
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ATTACHMENT E: APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
Please find the attached Rezoning Application for the site at 314 Borne Avenue.
Ames Electric requests zoning be changed from GI to S-GA.
Reason for requesting rezoning: The site in question was formerly owned by
S.Hanson Lumber Company. Due to its location and general operating purpose,
it was zoned as General Industrial. The City of Ames purchased the property
several years ago. The current and future uses of the property are as storage for
equipment utilized by the Electric Services Department. Due to the change in
use and ownership, it is requested to also change the zoning to S-GA
(Government-Airport).
Consistency with the Ames Plan 2040: The usage and zoning of this site will
have no impact on the Ames Plan 2040 goals.
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DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE,RESERVED FOR RECORDER
Prepared by:Renee Hall City Clerk's Office,515 Clark Avenue,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5105
Return to:Ames City Clerk,P.O.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF AMES,IOWA,AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 29.301 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY CHANGING
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND SHOWN
ON SAID MAP AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 29.1507 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA;REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa;
Section 1: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa, as provided for in
Section 29.301 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is amended by changing the
boundaries of the districts established and shown on said Map in the manner authorized by
Section 29.1507 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows: That apportion of
the real estate, generally located at 314 Borne Avenue, is rezoned from General Industrial Zone
(GI)to Government/Airport District (S-GA)
Real Estate Description: 314 Borne Avenue,Ames, Story County, Iowa
Section 2: All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3: This ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption and
publication as provided by law.
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor