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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: 2136 Lincoln Way
2. Legal Description (attach if lengthy): Lots 6 7 and 8 in block 1 College Heights
Addition to City of Ames Iowa
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: 1.23 parking ratio (43 parking stalls per 53 beds) rather than 1:1
required by zoning ordinance Table 29.406(2)
4. The Zoning Permit was refused because:
5. Property Owner: John Hall
Business: Sigma Chi Beta Omicron Chapter
Address: 4808 S. 174th Street Omaha NE 68135
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone: 402-598-8805 jonhall@us.ibm.com
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Applicant: Jeff Rains
Business: BSB Design Inc
Address: 4601 Westown Parkway, Suite 208 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-273-3060 (office) jrains9bsbdesign.com
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
7. Contact Person: same as applicant
Business:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address:
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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 information to appeal for a Variance,and that said information is factual
Signed4� Date: f��3— I LI
Property Owner(s)
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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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.
The proposed parking ratio is still greater than most other houses in the area.
Moreover, many students do not bring vehicles to school so this scheme is
expected to accommodate all residents with vehicles. Vern little, if any,
on-street parking by residents is expected as a result of this variance.
Historically Sigma Chi has been able to provide parking to all members and
also leased unused spots to other greek members to reduce the burden on
street parking around the Greek area in Ames. For the last several years,
only 50-75%of the members have had a car with them in Ames.
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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.
Since the initial submittal it has become apparent that the originally
intended future bonus rooms are necessary to make the financial
model of the facility viable If the variance is not granted it will
negatively impact the size quality and design of the project
(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.
While this site has more parking area available than some other
nearby sites increasing the area for ten additional stalls would
require adding more than 50 feet of length in the lot with a much more
inefficient layout due to the fixed width of the property. This would
significantly reduce the number of beds available but not reduce the
costs of the structure enough to offset the lost revenue.
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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.
While slightly reducing the required parking ratio, this parking lot will
still be much larger and of a much higher parking ratio than most
other similar facilities in the area. It is also larger than the existing lot,
plus it will be paved and landscaped and is therefore a major
_ pro`ement
(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.
The intent of the ordinance is to reduce on-street parking by providing
_private off-street parking for all residents. Based on historic averages, it is
known that a high percentage of residents will not have cars on site. All
residents with cars are expected to be accommodated by the proposed lot
size with potential for leasable extra spaces therefore the variance is not
expected to have a negative impact on the neighborhood.
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(d) Substantial justice shall be done as a result of granting the variance.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Sigma Chi is striving to raise the standard of the quality of housing in the
Greek system in Ames and to become as an organization an excellent
example of citizenship and property stewardship in the neighborhood. By
_granting the variance, the committee can ensure that the project remains
economically viable and achieve those goals.
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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 2136 Lincoln Way 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.
Signed b _
Date:
Property Owner
Jon Hall, President of the Board
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature)
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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 Ames, Iowa.
It is our understanding that 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.
NAME ADDRESS DATE
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