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Variance
Application Form
(This form must be completely filled out before the application will be accepted)
1. Property Address for this Variance Application: �q /4 Sovrw ��'kz't4►kL
2. Legal Description (attach if lengthy): c M L21� 'J -1�) N G(3 LoT
3. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully appeal to the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant a "Variance" to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the issuance of a Zoning
Permit to permit:
4. The Zoning Permit was refused because:
5. Property Owner: R/Ai(�_ LaL.,L!7— 19J 1lL-4A
Address: , q/4 6,�y + F(-' I- C f'yY1 _:s --jFA �h
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: /l 234� 1/5 017 0 600 5I S- q54 4355 Z
(Home) (Business) (Rw) C Q 1 1
6. Applicant:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
7. Contact Person:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business)
E-mail address: RE M ED
JUN 2 7 2012
CITY OF AM€S, IOWA
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The Zoning Board of Adjustment may grant a Variance, provided the Board members can
make a finding that the Variance will not result in unnecessary hardship, will not be
contrary to the public interest, will observe the Spirit of the Ordinance, and shall result in
substantial justice.
This appeal will not be granted unless sufficient facts are presented in this application to
justify the variance in light of the standards and to show that the granting of the variance relates
to the intent and purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and the Land Use Policy Plan.
Approval of the Variance by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in no way absolves the applicant
from subsequently obtaining the necessary building permits or other permits from the City of
Ames or from other applicable agencies.
I(We) certify that I(we) have been denied a Building/Zoning Permit, that I(we) have submitted all the
required informati to appeal for a Variance, and that said information is factual.
Signed by: _G- -- — Date: b (23 iL
(Prop rty Owner)
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
and: Date:
(Applicant)
and: Date:
(Contact Person)
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Variance
Supporting Information
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted)
The Zoning Board of Adjustment can grant a Variance, only if all of the following
standards are satisfied. In order to facilitate review of this application for a Variance, the
applicant must address each of the "Variance Standards" set forth in Section 29.1504(4) of the
Zoning Ordinance, which are listed below.
(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. Variance Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the
purpose of determining that the "Variance Standards" are satisfied. Pursuant to Iowa law, a
variance shall be granted only if all of the following standards are satisfied:
(a) The granting of the variance shall not be contrary to the public interest.
Please present information to indicate that the Variance will not result in injury or
endangerment to other property or persons, nor will it devalue nearby property.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
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(b) That without granting of the variance, and due to special conditions, a literal
enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship.
Unnecessary hardship exists when:
(i) The land in question cannot yield a reasonable return if used only for a
purpose allowed in the zone;
To meet this standard, please show that all beneficial use and/or enjoyment
of the property will be lost if the Variance is not granted. Supporting evidence
from a professional appraiser, realtor, or other professional, may be
necessary to support your appeal. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may
require documentation of loss of value in order to grant this variance.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
(ii) The plight of the owners is due to unique circumstances and not to the
general conditions of the neighborhood;
Please show that the physical circumstances on the subject property are
unique and unlike other properties in the vicinity.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
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(iii)The use to be authorized by the variance will not alter the essential
character of the locality.
Please show that the proposed use is compatible with the character of the
surrounding area.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
(c) The spirit of the ordinance shall be observed even when the variance is
granted.
Please show that the Variance is consistent with the intent of the Sign Ordinance,
Zoning Ordinance, and the Land Use Policy Plan. A Variance would not be
consistent with the intent if alternatives for development exist that do not require a
Variance.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
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(d) Substantial justice shall be done as a result of granting the variance.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
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Adjoining Property Owner Statement
(Completion of this form by the applicant is optional)
To Whom It May Concern:
We, the undersigned, own property adjoining �ci'W 16o\AiiA WrF A+C_ Ames, Iowa.
It is our understanding that ClmC L ,-zLJC— &y4w has filed an
appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow
As adjoining property owners, we would have no objections to the issuance of this building
permit for the purposes stated above.
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Variance #1 a
The proposed garage/workshop structure will be placed on the current site
of a garden plot which is located in the NE corner of my property. Said
structure will be positioned such that no visual or physical interference will
occur with adjacent properties. This will eliminate the possibility of injury
or endangerment to other properties or persons as the access to said
structure will be gained via a shared private drive. Access to said structure
will be of an occasional nature due to the fact that it will be used to house
collector cars and a wood shop.
The intent is to construct a building that is compatible with other like
structures in this area. This will provide for inside storage of vehicles to
remove them from public view.
The proposed structure is designed to look like a historic Iowa barn with a
gambrel roof. This proposal will enhance the present property and
neighborhood. The size will be approximately 1680 sq. ft. (2$-foot x 60-
foot) as shown on the attached plat. 1624
Variance #1 b
The hardship would be excess costs involved in purchasing or renting
another property and/or building to store the vehicles and allowing me to
pursue my woodworking hobby. An on-site building would provide
additional security and would eliminate the need for travel to a remote site.
The unique circumstance would be the access to said site via a shared
private drive. This would allow the building to be situated away from
public view.
The proposed use would be like other garages in any residential area
providing vehicle storage and hobby woodworking.
Variance #1 c
This proposal is consistent with activities usually associated with a
residential neighborhood.
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Variance #1 d
I feel that granting this variance will cause no detrimental affects to the
neighborhood while providing a much anticipated area to conduct these
hobbies in retirement.
Application Form Last Updated: January 21, 2011
Variance
Site Plan Checklist
(For Properties Occupied by a Single-Family or a Two-Family Dwelling)
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted)
The applicant shall submit a Site Plan, drawn to scale, that clearly shows the Variance
being sought. The Site Plan shall be a reproducible, black line drawing on a sheet of
paper no larger than 11"x17". If the project for which the Variance is sought is a single-
family or a two-family dwelling, or other use exempt from the requirement for a "Site
Development Plan". then the Site Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following
information:
(NOTE: If the proposed project requires approval of a "Major or Minor Site Development Plan",
it should be included with this application for a "Variance", not the Site Plan described on this
checklist.)
❑ Dimensioned property lines
❑ Abutting streets and alleys
❑ Location and size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures (include distances to
all property lines and distances between buildings and structures.)
❑ Required setbacks
❑ Driveways and parking areas, fully-dimensioned
❑ Other pertinent information necessary to fully understand the need for a Variance (e.g.:
significant change in topography, location and size of mature trees, etc.)
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Variance
Permission to Place a "Zoning Action Pending"
Sign on Private Property
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted)
Section 29.1500(2)(d)(iii) of the Zoning Ordinance, requires that notice shall be posted by the
City on signs posted on the subject property. One sign shall be posted for each public street
frontage. Required signs shall be posted along the perimeter of the subject property in locations
that are highly visible from adjacent public streets not less than seven (7) days prior to the
meeting or hearing, unless otherwise prescribed by statute.
The owner of property at 361/q&UTU Htt-- . hereby grants the City of Ames
permission to place "Zoning Action Pending" signs on the property for the purpose of informing
interested persons of the request for action by the City of Ames.
I understand that the signs will be placed on the property several days prior to action on the
request by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, or the City
Council, and may remain on the property until the request has been approved or denied by the
City.
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Signed by: Date: � 'Z,�- � Z
roperty Owner)
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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