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CH"Y OF AMES, IOWA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMEN r 'I
INTHE MATTER Oh HE
APPLICATION OF BOUSKA FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT, § 29.1503, AMES
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO OPERATE A
CARDBOARD RECYCLING BUSINESS
ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AJ'
1910 EAST LINCOLN WAY
FACTS
CASE NO. 12-28
GEOCODE NO. �09-12-201-210
DECISION & ORDER
The property at this address is a Warehouse 011 the South side ofLincolnWay that is located
along a frontage road that provides street access to that roadway. The location is in a GI
(General Industrial) zoning district. The applicant leases that warehouse and in it operates a
recycling business under the business name of Denali lZecycling. Specifically, ally, he is in the
business of collecting poSt-0011SUrner cardboard, and baling and storing it thereafter until It is
ultimately sold. 1-1c now has an opportunity With tile University for this type of recycling on a
larger scale, and the applicant would like to obtain a Special Use permit to operate this business.
I I e 11 his truck, collecting
The business operation involves the applicant going to collection sites with
the cardboard, transporting it to the warehouse and off-loading it. Given the nature of the
materials, they are covered during transport and stored inside. Te warehouse is an existing
building that has utilities, infrastructure, and public services alreadyin place. it looks very Much
like the other warehouses that are located along this frontage road and there will no changes tea it
to house this use. There are no hazardous materials or disturbing activities with this processing,
since all the recyclables are kept Indoors and do not generate dust, fumes, glare or noise. The
industrial nature of the business is of character similar to others in the immediate area, and is
unlikely to change the essential character of the area. Because these recyclables are being taken
out of the waste stream, the (,"Ity's lzesot,11-ce Recovery Plant would like to be able to track how
much volume is removed through this business, and those records can easily be provided.
DECISION
The Board considers the standards applicable to Special Use permits. fins proposed use i is
harmonious with and in accordance with the Land Use Policy Plan for this area. The operation
and its location will fit In with the industrial uses found in the vicinity, and no additional public
facilities or services are required. This use of' this building should not be noisy, dusty or
disturbing, and it has a benefit to the overall community. Any detrimental effects can be
mitigated by attaching conditions to this permit. In light of the evidence presented, the Board
Finds that it meets the standards and Should be granted.
ORDER
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the applicant is Granted a Special Use Permit to operate
a cardboard recycling business, § 29.1503, A111CS MU111CIpal Code, with the following conditions:
1. All cardboard shall be stored inside; and
2. Denali Recycling shall provide a quarterly report to the Resource Recovery Plant on the
2.11101.111t of cardboard that is removed from the waste stream,
all for the property located at 1910 East Lincoln Way.
Any person desiring to appeal this decision to a court of record may do so within 30 days after
the filing of this decision.
Done this 12"' day ot'December, 2012.
fl'in i I y 13 U rt (�l
Secretary'o the Board
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Elizabeth Erbes
Chair