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CITY OF AMEs,IOWA
DEPT.OF PLANNING&HNtJ ghborhood Commercial Center
Special Use Permit Application Form for a Pre-existing Neighborhood
Commercial Center and for Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the
Maximum Lot Area of 30,000 Square Feet
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: 926 S. 16th Street
2. l (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment grant a Special Use Permit for a proposed use in a "Commercial Zone" to allow
a restaurant
at the property address listed above.
3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): Lot 1, Creekside Park Addition, Ames, Story County, Iowa
4. Property Owner: shu� WaQ
Business: Shuyu, L.L.0
Address: 3022 Cottontail Lane, Ames, Iowa 50014
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: Same as property owner
Business:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person: Scott Renaud, P.E.
Business: FOX Engineering Associates
Address: 414 S. 17th Street, Suite 107, Ames, Iowa 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-233-0000
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: srenaud@foxeng.com
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Neighborhood Commercial Center
Special Use Permit Application Packet for a Pre-existing Neighborhood
Commercial Center &for Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the Maximum
Lot Area of 30,000 Square Feet
1. Application Packet. The "Application Packet' for a Special Use Permit for a Pre-existing
Neighborhood Commercial Center and for Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the Maximum
Lot Area of 30,000 Square Feet includes the following:
• Application Form (This form must be completed for all applications.);
• Supporting Information (Each standard listed must be addressed.);
• Site Development Plan Checklist (Use this checklist to prepare the Site Development
Plan); and,
• Permission to Place a "Zoning Action Pending" Sign on Private Property (This form must
be signed by the property owner.).
Be sure to complete and submit all the required materials that are part of this
Application Packet. Failure to do so will result in a delay in accepting your application
until it is complete.
2. Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings. Within three days after the application is received,
staff will determine if the application is complete and notify the applicant. Once staff has
determined it is complete, staff will contact the applicant to discuss the application, including
possible timelines for Board consideration. The Zoning Board of Adjustment conducts a
public hearing, considers the recommendation of the Planning and Housing staff and makes
the final decision, based on the standards in the Ordinance. The Board meets on the
second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Additional
meetings may be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, April through October. The
Board must approve, deny, or modify the Special Use Permit application within 60 days of
the public hearing. For more information about the review process and schedule, please see
the Development Review Information page on the City web site at www.cityofames.org.
3. Submittal and Filing Fee. The complete application and filing fee must be submitted to the
Department of Planning and Housing. All required information and materials must be filed
with the:
Department of Planning and Housing
Room 214, City Hall
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
The filing fee is required at the time the application is submitted. The amount of the
filing fee is available from the Department of Planning and Housing.
4. Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations. The applicant shall submit seven
(7) copies of the Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations, and one set of
reduced copies of the Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations, no larger than
11" x 17".
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WHILE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND HOUSING
Phone: 515-239-5400
FAX: 515-239-5404
E-mail: planning@city.ames.ia.us
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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.
I (We) certify that I (we) have submitted all the required information to apply for a Special Use
Permit and that the information is factual.
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Signed by: Date: d
Prope w er s
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Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Neighborhood Commercial Center
Special Use Permit Supporting Information
for a Pre-existing Neighborhood Commercial Center and for
Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the Maximum
Lot Area of 30,000 Square Feet
(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 all 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(4)(a), 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.
This lot existed before the current LUPP was enacted. The zoning for the
parcel was created in response to the LUPP. The restaurant use is
in conformance with LUPP principles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9. Principle 6, 7 and
10 do not apply. It is not contrary to Principle 8 (focus on the downtown area).
(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.
This is a relatively small use for the parcel. A large portion of the lot is
undevelopable and if this area was subtracted from the lot total a SUP would
not be required. Architecture is higher and better than the adjacent uses.
The restaurant use is relatively small and consistent with the adjacent uses
plus is on a minor arterial street.
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(c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same
general vicinity.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The site is located on an arterial street. The street is the main generator
of noise in the area. The restaurant does not generate any hazardous issues
nor create issues that will disturb the neighbors.
The business is placed on the street and distant from most of the neighbors.
(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.
Building is located on the corner of minor arterial street and collector street.
No changes to the street are required. Bus stops are nearby.
Fire protection is less than 5 minutes from the site (Station No. 3).
Water is stubbed into the site. Sanitary sewer is available to the west of
the site (a service will need to be installed). No other public facilities
are needed.
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
There is no public expense created by this project. All services are in
place and ready.
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(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 business is located on a minor arterial street. There is no excessive
production of traffic, noies, smoke, fumes, glare or odors by the restaurant.
(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.
As defined in 29.801 the NC zone is intended for small areas in or near
residential neighbors. The zone is intended for small-scale services for
use by nearby residents. Uses are restricted in size to promote local orientation
and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential areas. Parking areas are
strictly regulated, to promote compatibility with the character of surrounding
residential development and the intended pedestrian orientation of the uses.
This use and location is consistent with the zone standards.
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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.
This is the last development in the area. All surrounding areas have
completed development. The use and architecture is compatible with
the neighboring uses.
(b) Represent the sufficiently desirable need for the entire community that the
loss of commercial land is justifiable in relation to the benefit.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
This parcel has been undeveloped for 20 years. There is plenty of
commercial land in the area. This use is appropriate for the area.
(c) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
This is an allowed use in the zone. It is consistent with zone requirements.
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Neighborhood Commercial Center
Special Use Permit Site Development Plan Checklist
for a Pre-existing Neighborhood Commercial Center and for
Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the Maximum
Lot Area of 30,000 Square Feet.
(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 Surveyor, a
Landscape Architect, or an Architect. The site plan must be certified as "substantially
correct" by a Professional Engineer, a Land Surveyor, a Landscape Architect, or an
Architect, licensed by the State of Iowa, showing the following information as of the date
of the application.
Note: With approval by City staff prior to submitting the Site Development Plan, it may be possible to
exclude some of the following items from the Site Development Plan. Please place a check mark in
the box in front of each item that is included as part of'the application materials submitted for
approval.
® Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s).
® Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of record of the property.
3 Name and address of the person or firm preparing the site plan.
® Property address(es).
® Date of preparation.
® North arrow.
I@ 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 Dept. of Planning and Housing.
® Legal description.
® Dimensions of the present lot and lot area, to the nearest tenth of a foot.
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® 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.
® Square footage of each type of use.
® 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 pFejeet is leeated aleng U.S. Highway 69, aGeess te U.S. 69 sha# be reviewed by
aGsess p4er-te 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 and type of all existing and proposed signs.
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Lighting will be provided as separate package at a later date.
❑ Evidence that the proposed work or activity will comply with the Outdoor Lighting Code.
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; and,
❑ Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, showing the angle of cut off
or light emissions.
0 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.
® 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;
III The quantity of each type of plant; and,
® The size of each plant at the time of planting.
® The location of fences and walls.
9- TFaffie impaet studies, soil tests, utility eapaeity analysis,
deemed neressaFy by the DepaFtment ef Planning and Housing to deteffnine the feasibility-
None provided at this time.
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® 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;
® 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.
9- FEW Village Residential ffejeets,
DiGtFiGt pFejecAs that aFe te develop on phases, the appliGaRt shall PFOYide a phasing plap,-
0 ndioating aFeas te be developed in eaeh phase and the time fFame fGF the development ef
each phase.
Il 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.
® Preferred voltage required for the building.
® Preferred location of the electrical service.
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smeke, dust, fumes, YibFatien, OF heat.
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Neighborhood Commercial Center
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 the subject property. One notice sign shall be posted for each property. Required
signs shall be posted along the perimeter of the subject property in locations that are highly
visible from adjacent public streets prior to the public hearing.
The owner of property at 926 S. 16th Street 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 by: � r Date:
P erty Owner
C-7LUIA
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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