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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Demolition of the Greek House at 120 Lynn Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 19-632 RESOLUTION APPROVING DEMOLITION OF THE GREEK HOUSE AT 120 LYNN AVENUE FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,Delta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority members are seeking approval to demolish their existing sorority house in order to construct a new sorority house; and, WHEREAS, the current house at 120 Lynn Avenue was constructed in 1930 as the Roger Baptist Student Center and it has been a sorority since 1949 when it was purchased by Kappa Alumnae; and, WHEREAS,in 1972 ownership was transferred to the Delta Omicron House Corporation and a sizable addition was completed in 1986; and, WHEREAS,the zoning of the property is High-Density Residential(RH)and it has the East University Impacted Area Overlay District(O-UIE),which requires City Council approval prior to demolition of any structure currently or formerly used by a"Greek" organization; and, WHEREAS,the Kappa Kappa Gamma house currently accommodates 62 of its membership of 100 women and a slightly larger number of their members wish to live in the house so Delta Omicron seeks to demolish the structure and build another one to accommodate 66 members and to improve the house and general property; and, WHEREAS,Delta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma,represented by their contact person,Naura Godar of RDG Design, have provided the required documentation that includes the cost of rehabilitation, structural analysis, cost estimates for new construction,economic feasibility, gross income and expenses, form of ownership, and a proposed Site Development Plan; and, WHEREAS,the Minor Site Development Plan for the replacement structure was approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment with an Exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in July for a reduced drive aisle width by two feet to allow for required parking to serve the new building; and, WHEREAS, Staff is recommending approval for the demolition of the Greek residence at 120 Lynn Avenue with the following conditions: a. A Minor Site Development Plan is to be approved by the Director of Planning and Housing before a demolition permit is issued. b. An Application for a building permit consistent with the building elevations and floor plans submitted with the Minor Site Development Plan as already represented. C. Approval of the demolition request is valid for the lif of the Minor Site Development Plan permit SDP-555-2018 approval. (This is for two years with a one year extension) d. Proof of financing for the construction of the new structure submitted for review and acceptance by the Planning and Housing Director. (This would likely be a letter or loan document from a financial institution that is willing to make a loan on the construction of the project.) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the demolition of the Greek residence at 120 Lynn Avenue is hereby approved with the above conditions. ADOPTED THIS 10'day of December, 2019. Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10t1i day of December, 2019.