HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Downtown Facade Grant for 326 5th Street RESOLUTION NO. 10-495
RESOLUTION APPROVING DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANT
FOR 326 5TH STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Dayton Road Development Corporation,property owner,has submitted an application
for a Downtown Facade Grant for the building located at 326 5"'Street; and,
WHEREAS, this request is for a $12,000 Downtown Facade Grant for $24,000 of facade
improvements, as well as $710 for professional fees; and,
WHEREAS, this is a one-story commercial building with a one-room wide facade, which was
constructed prior to 1926; and,
WHEREAS,the facade of this building is now covered with a permastone-type material,and because
of this alteration to the building, it would be an intrusion on an historic commercial district; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed facade renovation meets elements of the Downtown Design Guidelines
for both historic and non-historic buildings; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed materials for the facade are as follows: the stone-like veneer will be
replaced with brick,the windows and doors exceed the guideline for minimum area and are being replaced
with similar components,the recessed panels below the windows and the change in brick materials reflect
the kick-plate element on most historic facades,the location of the sign brings attention to the entrance and
is in the transom area, and the overall width of the facade (24 feet) is less than the minimum 40 feet for
which the non-historic guidelines call for variation in the facade and roof, and,
WHEREAS,the proposed facade improvements will give the building a fresh,updated look,using
design elements that reinforce the character and quality of the Downtown.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
request for a Downtown Facade Grant in the amount of$12,000 for facade improvements and the$710 for
professional fees, all for property located at 326 5t1i Street is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12t'day of October, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman,Mahayni,Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of October,2010.