HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Special Use Permit Application 516 Kellogg Ave Effective Date:June 17, 2002
Special Use Permit
Application Form for a Proposed Use
in a Commercial Zone
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: 516 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
l(We)the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant a Special Use Permit for a proposed use in a "Commercial Zone"to
allow the construction of an approximate 17,500 square foot two story addition to the
existing church building located
at the property address listed above
3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): Parcel "D"; Lot Eight(8), Nine (9),Ten (10)and a part
of Lot Seven(7), Block Eight(8).Original Town of Ames, in the City of Ames,Story County,
Iowa.
4. Property Owner: First United Methodist Church
Address: 516 Kellogg Ames Iowa 50010
(Street) (City)
(State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-233-2750
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5.Applicant:
Address: SAME
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
RECEIVED
JUL 1 5 2011
CITY OF AMES, IOWA 3
DEPT. OF PLANNING & HOUSING
Effective Date:June 17,2002
6. Contact Person: Dale Vander Schaaf
Address: 2602 Tyler Ave. Ames Iowa 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-233-3209 515-708-2635 (cell)
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: dvschaafD-amail.com
This Special Use Permit will not be granted unless sufficient facts are presented with
the application, and at the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of
Adjustment meetings to support a finding that all the general and specific standards
for granting a Special Use Permit have been met.
Obtaining this Special Use Permit does not absolve the applicant from obtaining all other
applicable permits, such as Building Permits, IDOT access permits, etcetera.
1(We) certify that I(we) have submitted all the required information to apply for a Special Use
Permit and at the info mation is fact al
Signed by. Date: 7-`/z
(Property Owner)- epresent i
(Note:No other signature may be substitute the Property Owner's Signature.)
PAt Ago Date: 7
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(Contact Person)
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Effective Date:June 17,2002
Special Use Permit
Supporting Information for a Proposed Use
in a Commercial Zone
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
The Zoning Board of Adjustment cannot approve a Special Use Permit unless aU of the
"General Standards"and the "Commercial Zone Standards"are met. In order to facilitate
review of this application for a Special Use Permit, the applicant must address each of the
"General Standards", set forth in Section 29.1503, and in addition, the "Commercial Zone
Standards" set forth in Section 29.1503(4)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance.
(Note: The applicant's explanation of how the request meets each standard may be attached
on a separate sheet if sufficient space is not provided.)
1. General Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining that each proposed
use meets the following "General Standards" set forth in 29.1503(4)(a), and in addition,
shall find adequate evidence that each use in its proposed location will:
(a) Be harmonious with and in accordance with the general principles and
proposals of the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP).
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed project would construct a 17,500 foot two story addition to the existing church
building which has been at this location since 1908. The existing church building is located in the
Downtown Service Centerzone and is an existing permitted use within this zone.
(b) Be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be
harmonious in appearance with the existing or intended character of the
general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of
the area in which it is proposed.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed addition's height,dimensions, exterior facade,fenestration,and overall design will
reflect, and be an extension of, the current church building's key architectural elements. The
proposed landscaping plan will provide an attractive view from the street and be in keeping with
other landscaping in the vicinity of the church and the downtown commercial center.
(c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same
general vicinity.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed project will be an attractive addition to the downtown area and have no impact on
future uses in the vicinity. The church has worked closely with the city library to develop a site
plan which would accommodate the proposed addition to the library as well as the proposed
relocation of the library's bookmobile garage.
(d) Be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, streets, police, fire protection, drainage structure, refuse
disposal, water and sewage facilities, and/or schools.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed addition to the church is located in the fully developed center of downtown so will
be served adequately by all facilities and services listed above.
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed building addition will not create significant additional demands on public facilities
and services and therefore will have no impact on costs imposed on the public.
(f) Not involve uses, activities,processes,materials, equipment or conditions
of operation that will be detrimental to any person,property or general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise,smoke, fumes,
glare, or odors.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The activities and condition of operations associated with the church and the proposed addition
to the church will have no impact on, and in no measureable way, be detrimental to any person,
property or the general welfare of the public.
(g) Be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zone in which it is
proposed to locate such use.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed addition is an expansion of an existing church/religious institution and is
therefore in keeping with the intent and purpose of the DSC zone.
2. Commercial Zone Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning
Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining that each
proposed use in a commercial zone meets the "Commercial Zone Standards" set forth in
29.1503(4)(c), which are listed below, and shall find adequate evidence that each use in its
proposed location will:
(a) Be compatible with the potential commercial development and use of
property planned to occur in the area.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed addition to the existing church building is not a commercial enterprise. It is not
expected to have any detrimental impact on future commercial development in the immediate
vicinity which may occur in the future.
(b)Represent the sufficiently desirable need for the entire community that
the loss of commercial land is justiciable in relation to the beneft
Explain how the request meets this standard.
As a religious institution, First United Methodist Church has had a long history of providing space
to the entire Ames community for numerous activities and services which have been
instrumental in keeping downtown Ames a vibrant and vital part of our community. The
proposed expansion of the existing church is intended to not only be of benefit to the church itself
and its mission, but to also provide additional space for accommodating community services and
a space other organizations and non-profits devoted to serving the public in need of assistance.
Currently the church's "Food at First" program serves over 1,600 free meals per month with
almost 300 community volunteers participating each month in the program. Approximately 325
people are served each month by the Ames Free Medical Clinic which is located in the church.
A number of community service and social service organizations regularly use the church
facilities for meeting and program activities; often at no cost.
Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
As noted above, although the church is not a commercial enterprise, the building addition will be
built in accordance with the development standards required for structures located in the DSC
zone. Over the past year the church has worked with the city planning staff to develop a site plan
which meets the applicable standards.
Effective Date: November 18, 2008
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Site Development Plan Checklist
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
The applicant shall provide seven (7) copies of a Site Development Plan, which includes the
information described below, as set forth in Section 29.1502 of the Zoning Ordinance.
® Seven (7) copies of a Site Development Plan, drawn to scale on a sheet not to exceed
24" x 36", and one (1) reduced copy no larger than 11" x 17".
® The Site Development Plan must be prepared by a Civil Engineer, a Land SIinj'=-- - pe
Architect, or an Architect. The site plan must be-^..:r__ ' ional
Engineer, Land Surveyor, Landscape Architect, c � `� wing
the following information as of the date of the 0.LC�
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Note: With approval by City staff prior to sub► C - �
possible to exclude some of the following item `Q
place a check mark in the box in front of each �y� rN -�'`�"� ^� So e. on
materials submitted for approval. '
® Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s).
® Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of record t�s ,
® Name and address of the person or firm preparing t �
® Property address(es).
® Date of preparation.
® North Arrow.
® Scale: The scale shall not be less than 1"=10', and no greater than 1"=60', unless an alternate scale
is approved by the Director of the Department of Planning and Housing.
® Complete legal description.
® Dimensions of the present lot and lot area, to the nearest tenth of a foot.
® Size and location of all existing and proposed buildings, additions, structures and uses, including:
® Setback distance to property lines;
® Exact exterior dimensions of each building;
® Location of entrances;
® Number of dwelling units; and,
® Square footage of each type of use.
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Effective Date: November 18, 2008
® Zoning designation of the property.
® Proposed use of the property in sufficient detail to determine code compliance.
® Existing and proposed location and size of sanitary sewer mains and service lines, or septic tank and
leaching field.
® Existing and proposed location and size of water mains, service lines and hydrants, and/or water
well.
® Existing and proposed location and size of electrical service (electrical riser diagram) and the location
of high-pressure gas lines, high tension transmission lines, and telephone lines.
® Existing and proposed location and size of storm drainage facilities on the property and adjacent to
the property.
® Location, grade, and dimensions of all existing paved surfaces and of all abutting streets.
® Existing and proposed location and dimensions of parking areas, individual parking spaces and drive
aisles, driveways, curb cuts, easements and rights-of-way, walkways, transit stops, bicycle parking
areas, loading areas, dividers, curbs, islands, and other parking and drive improvements.
If the project is located along U.S. Highway 69, access to U.S. 69 shall be reviewed by the I.D.O.T.
N/A and a meeting shall be held that includes L D.O.T. staff, the City traffic engineer, other appropriate
City staff, the developer, and the developer's plan preparer to agree on access prior to the submittal
of the site plan.
® Existing and proposed contours at 2-foot intervals, based on City datum, when an application
pertains to any new permanent detached building or structure (principal or accessory).
® Location of existing and proposed outdoor trash and dumpster areas and methods for
screening such areas.
® Location of existing and proposed outdoor mechanical equipment areas and methods for
screening such areas.
® Location and type of all existing and proposed signs.
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Effective Date: November 18, 2008
® Evidence that the proposed work or activity will comply with the Outdoor Lighting Code, set
forth in Section 29.411 of the Zoning Ordinance
Specifically, the application shall include:
® Plans indicating the location on the premises, and the type of illuminating devices,
fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors and other devices;
® A detailed description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and
other devices. The description shall include manufacturer's catalog cuts and drawings,
including sections when requested;
® Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, showing the angle of cut off
or light emissions.
N/A ❑ Location of waterbodies, watercourses, swamps, and flood-prone areas with delineated
channel encroachment lines, wetland boundary lines, 100-year flood plain boundary line, and
floodway boundary line.
N/A ❑ When an application is located in a flood-prone area include existing and proposed site
grades, contours and elevations, base flood elevation data, top-of-foundation elevations,
finished floor elevations, and any proposed watercourse relocation.
® When an application for development involves 0.5 acres, or more, of cumulative disturbed
area(s), a Sediment Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted. However, such a Plan may be
required for applications with disturbed land of less than 0.5 acres, if deemed necessary by
the Planning Director.
® Location of natural features including: existing trees, rock outcrops, and landslide areas.
® Storm water management plan, including storm water calculations supporting the design.
Such plan shall show grades and/or elevations, direction of surface flow, detention and/or
retention areas, outlet control structures and devices.
® A landscape plan showing:
® The location of plants.
® A plant list that includes:
® The plant species;
® The quantity of each type of plant; and,
® The size of each plant at the time of planting.
® The location of fences and walls.
N/A ❑ Traffic impact studies, soil tests, utility capacity analysis, and other similar information if
deemed necessary by the Department of Planning and Housing to determine the feasibility
of the proposed development.
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Effective Date: November 18, 2008
® Two (2) copies of architectural drawings of all new buildings or structures, or alterations, at a
scale not to exceed 1"=8% showing the following information:
® Name(s) of the applicant(s) and the owner(s) of record;
® Legal Description and street address of the property;
® Numerical scale and date;
M All exterior wall elevations, indicating floor heights, overall building height and
fenestration; and,
® Building floor plans indicating existing and proposed usage, interior floor area and/or
patron floor area.
N/A ❑ For Village Residential projects, Suburban Residential projects, or Planned Residence
District projects that are to develop in phases, the applicant shall provide a phasing plan
indicating areas to be developed in each phase and the time frame for the development of
each phase.
® A note to be placed on all site plans to read as follows: "All construction materials,
dumpsters, detached trailers, or similar items are prohibited on public streets or within the
public right-of-way."
® Size of electrical service and one line drawing of the metering and electrical service.
® Number of meters at each location. (Single Meter for the Building. )
® Preferred voltage required for the building. (120/208 Voltage, 3 Phase. )
® Preferred location of the electrical service. (off the Alley Vault to Utility Room. )
In addition to Minor or Major Site Development Plan submittals, a Use Analysis Report shall be
prepared by the applicant, for all properties located in a G-1(General Industrial) or in a P-1
(Planned Industrial) zoning district, that shows the following:
N/A ❑ Approximate number of employees;
N/A ❑ Approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems, e.g., projected water demand
(GPM/GPD), waste water generation (GPD + COD/BOD), electricity demand (KW), storm
water increase (CFS), solid waste generation (tons); and
N/A ❑ Possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors, such as noise, odor,
smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, or heat.
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