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DATE: 5-15-24
COMMISSION ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REZONE THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2212 OAKWOOD ROAD AND
ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY FLOATING ZONE (FS-RL)
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f Nicholas and Cassie Cheney are requesting that the City of Ames rezone the property
located at 2212 Oakwood Road from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Residential Low
Density Floating Zone (FS-RL). The subject property is 2.83 acres. In addition to the
existing single-family dwelling, which was built in 1900 as a farmstead, there are several
accessory structures (see Attachment A for a location map and aerial imagery). The
rezoning would allow the addition to the home at a reduced setback within FS-RL zoning
(20-foot front setback to principal structure, 25-foot to garage face) compared to A zoning
(50-foot front setback). See Attachment B for a map of current zoning and Attachment C
for a map of the proposed zoning.
The property is currently zoned Agricultural (A) as when a property is annexed into the
City it receives this zoning as a default until such time that the property owner chooses to
rezone. The property was annexed in 2019. Due to its recent annexation, the dwelling is
served by a private wastewater treatment and disposal system (septic system) and a well.
Rezoning of a site does not require by default require a connection to City Infrastructure.
Development of a site, (e.g. subdivision), would require extensions of infrastructure as
needed to serve the development. City infrastructure is available to serve the property
from adjacent developments and could be extended by the owner at their cost.
Surrounding developments include the Domani subdivision, located to the south and east.
The Domani Subdivision was developed for single-family residences under a Planned
Residence District with a Residential Low Density (RL) Base Zone. Adjacent properties
to the north (Oakwood Subdivision) and west (Suncrest Subdivision) are also single-
family developments in the RL district. These were developed in the late 1970s and
1990s, respectively.
Regarding future land use, the Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map currently
designates the property as Residential Neighborhood 3 (RN-3) (see Attachment D- Future
Land Use Map). FS-RL is considered a compatible zoning district within the RN-3 land
use classification (see Attachment E — RN-3 Policy Table). The current A zoning is not
considered compatible with the RN-3 designation. While no further development is
planned, the rezoning could allow for future development of similar character to that of
the area and development compatible with the goals of the RN-3 designation.
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Typically, a rezoning to FS-RL requires a Master Plan unless the City Council determines
it is not required. Master Plans are used to guide development at a certain density, layout,
design, and phasing, establish public improvement requirements, and designate
environmentally sensitive areas. Given the size of the site (2.83 net acres) and limited
nature of the proposed improvements on the subject property at the current time, the City
Council determined a Master Plan was not necessary at their April 23, 2024, meeting.
Although the site is substantially larger that a typically FS-RL zoned lot, only the one
existing single-family home is permitted as a principal use on the site. Any other
development for additional housing would require a subdivision or rezoning.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend that the City Council approve the request to rezone 2212 Oakwood Road
and adjacent right-of-way as illustrated on Attachment C.
2. Recommend that the City Council deny the request to rezone 2212 Oakwood Road
from A to FS-RL.
3. Defer action on this request and refer it back to City staff and/or the applicant for
additional information.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The request for rezoning is consistent with the Ames Plan 2040 proposed Future Land
Use Ma as described in the addendum. The rezoning will have no impacts on current
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infrastructure and City services for this parcel. The change of zoning to FS-RL will allow
an addition to the existing dwelling at a reduced setback. If future development of the site
occurs, the FS-RL zoning would be compatible with adjacent properties. Any future
development would be required to meet development standards for the FS-RL zone and
standards for subdivision design and improvements.
Therefore, the Planning and Housing Department supports Alternative #1.
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ADDENDUM
REZONING BACKGROUND:
Legal Description. Parcel M in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section
5t" P.M., City of Ames, Story County, Iowa,
16, Township 83, Range 24, West of the
Instrument No. 2020-06637, and adjacent Oakwood Road right-of-way.
ExistingUses of Land. Land uses that occupy the subject property and other
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surrounding properties are described in the following table.
Direction from Subject Existing Primary Land Uses and Zoning
Property Districts
Subject Property Single-Family Residential —Agricultural (A)
North Single-Family Residential — Residential Low Density (RL)
East Single-Family Residential—Planned Residence with
Residential Low Density RL Base Zone
South Single-Family Residential — Planned Residence District(F-
PRD)with Residential Low Density RL Base Zone
West Single-Family Residential — Residential Low Density (RL)
Ames Plan 2040.The Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map designation for the property
is Residential Neighborhood 3 (RN-3) (see Attachment D- Future Land Use Map). Plan
2040 describes these areas as containing a variety of residential types and neighborhood
services, The characteristic of an RN-3 area is a conventional suburban layout of primarily
single-family development at low and medium density. Attachment E includes the excerpt
of Plan 2040 for the RN-3 designation including a full description of characteristics and
applicable zoning districts.
FS-RL is considered a compatible zoning district within the RN-3 land use classification.
Staff believes the rezoning request is consistent with the goals and policies of Ames Plan
2040.
Proposed Zoning. The FS-RL zone is intended to provide supplemental standards to
guide development beyond the base zone of Residential Low Density. These include for
density, block lengths, and open space that would apply to a proposed development.
Typically, the zone allows detached and attached single-family homes.
Infrastructure. Impacts on infrastructure and City services for this parcel are not
anticipated to change as no further development is proposed at this time. City
infrastructure is available if future development is proposed. The existing dwelling is
currently served by a private wastewater treatment and disposal system (septic) and well,
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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 Cheney, Nicholas G. & Cassie J. The rezoning
request applicant statement is included as Attachment F.
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 RN-3 as identified on the
Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map and the use of the property will continue to be
residential.
4. The proposed rezoning to FS-RL is consistent with the surrounding area where the
primary development type is single-family residential developed under the RL base
zoning district.
5. If development were proposed, it would require platting review to ensure that such
development and intensity of use ensures a safe, functional, efficient, and
environmentally sound operation and is consistent with the Development Standards
and Regulations of the FS-RL Zone.
6. Impacts on infrastructure and City services for this parcel are consistent with what is
already anticipated for the area. No intensification of use is anticipated with the
proposed rezoning.
7. The Ames City Council determined a Master Plan was not required prior to the
rezoning on April 23, 2024,
Public Notice. The City provided mailed notice to all property owners within 200 feet of
the subject property and placed a sign on the property, prior to the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting in accordance with the notification requirements of Chapter 29.
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