HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Home Occupation Permit at 5418 Frost DriveCITY OF AMES, IOWA
ZONING'130ARD OF ADJUSTMEN
INTII, MAT TEAZ OFTHE
APPLICATION OF MELISSA AUSMA
FOR A SPECIAL HOMFOCTATATION
PERMH§ 29.1304(3), AN41,-,S MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO OPWATE A FATHLY DAY
CARE 11()M1,13US1NF'SS ONTHE
PROF'FAZTY LOCATEA) AT
.5418 FROSTDIM/F
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CASE, NO. 15-04
JUN 2 5 2M5
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
GE'OCODE No. 09-07-13.5-260
I)F:(,,'ISI()N & ORDER
The property is located in a residential neighborhood in an "RIT (].ow Density SAMOA)
zonino district. 17he applicant is scC1,JW,1 a Special !Ionic OCCLI17,16011 PCI-Init to t111ow the
operation of Camily day care borne business at this location. The day care ]ionic business
\VOLIld allow Cor up to six children Monday thmugh Friday fro 7:00 a-m. to 5:15 rmn. 1%
applicant noted that the bLIShICSS Will not interfere With file Surrounding residences and will not
require any revisions to the home to accommodate the proposed business. A total of725 square
fact of the area or the basement (450 sq. ft.) and first floor P75 sq. ft.) is being, proposed for the
Proposed day care home business, which meets the InitlinlLun code NqUil-CruCut (.)1'35 square feet
per chile!, exclusive of baths, hallways, closets. Miens and dining mcaT No sign is Proposed.
The applicant resides in the home and is the only employee. There will be no MGM Wits to
the home other than the dropping off and picking LIP of children. The driveway allows for
parking , of three to Rnw vehicles in addition to Be garage.
Notification was nuitle to A owners of pnMcAy within 200 fect, and no comment:; or inquiries
were received by start'.
Staff and the applicant presented evidence that the criteria Or a Special I Ionic Occupation Permit
as required in section 21 130A(3) have been inct. Staff recommended approval.
DIVISION
The 13oard considers the standards applicable to Special 1101ne OCCL.Ipati011 permits under the
provisions of the zoning ordinance. I Mug heard the evidence presented about this pnMosed
business, the Board finds that it meets the standards for the area to he USCCL sigaaagc nand uliull')Cr
of' employees. F."Cluipment, traffic and, Parkin,.,, associated with outside employees are not
involved in this business, and client and delivery traffic are in compliance with the standards of'
the ordinance and should not negatively impact the neighborhood. In light of To evidence
presented and the findings in the staff report., the Board determines that (granting, the permit is
appropriate.
DaRBIM
WHEREFORF, IT IS ORDERED that the applicant Is C-
oranted ra Special (dome Occupation
Pcrmlt, section 29.1304(3) of' the Ames Municipal Code, to allow operatiol) of' a 11,1111ily clay cal-c
I-10111C bLISilICSS it 5418 Frost Drive.
Any person desiring to appeal this decision to a court of record inay do so within 30 (li\s after
the filing of't.his decision.
Done this I')"' clay of'May, 2015.
I'l-Ill Call)
Secretary to the Board