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CIO PLANNING 1JbWAHOUSING Special Use Permit Application Form
®EPT for a Site in a Commercial Zone
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: 310 SE 16th Street,Ames,IA 50010 (E911 TBD)
2. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant a Special Use Permit to allow a "Cell Site with Antenna"at the property
address listed above.
3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): Part of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4,Section 14,T83N,
R24W,Story County,Iowa
4. Property Owner: Michael Flummerfelt
Business: Flummerfelt Properties,LLC
Address: 1316 Duff Avenue Ames Iowa 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: (515) 382-2020
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: Mark Johnson,Project Manager Up�p d ('X,i(t{(lC Mmt FLU Oc
Business: Pathway Solutions LLC 1"wAl-wWu Sb1 w' _, LL.f
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Address: 2222.E. 53rd Street,Suite 8-102 Davenport Iowa 52807
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: (563) 594-4460
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person: Rich Kotite,Zoning Consultant for Pathway Solutions LLC
Business: Wolverine Consulting LLC
Address: 25870 Highway 2 Keosauqua Iowa 52565
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: (703) 597-5456
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: rich@wolverineconsult.com
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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.
Signed by414W Date:
Property Owne (s)
Print Name
(Note. No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Cell Site with Antenna
Special Use Permit Supporting Information
for a Site in a Commercial Zone
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
Section 29.1307(4) of the Zoning Ordinance states that a Special Use Permit is required for a
cell site with antenna that is either not mounted on an existing tall structure or is more
than 20 feet higher than the tall structure on which it is mounted. Such a cell site with
antenna shall not be permitted except pursuant to a Special Use Permit issued by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment in accordance with Sections 29.1503 and 29.1307.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment cannot approve a Special Use Permit unless all of the
"General Standards" the "Cell Site with Antenna"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, the
standards for a "Cell Site with Antenna" set forth in Section 29.1307(7), and 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 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.
Wireless communications towers are permitted in Highway Oriented Commercial zones
with a Special Use Permit. The site will be harmonious and in accordance with the
general principles and proposals of the Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP).
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(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.
The site will be designed,constructed,operated and maintained so as to be harmonious in
appearance with the existing character of the general vicinity. Natural vegetation screens
the site from the east and south. The current use of the parent parcel is for the storage
of mobile homes.
(c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same general
vicinity.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Applicant anticipates no hazard or disturbance to existing or future uses in the same
general vicinity. The land area proposed to be utilized is small (a 70 feet by 50 feet lease
area). In addition,the tower itself will meet the 50%set-back requirement from any
adjacent properly line.
(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.
The site is designed to be served adequately by essential public services. Adequate access
will exist for emergency services,and there are no refuse disposal,water, sewage facility
or school regnirem nts for this commercial,unmanned site.
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(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities
and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
No cost to the public for facilities and services will be incurred. The site will be unmanned.
(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.
Wireless communication tower sites are inherently not detrimental to the public because
they do not generate any traffic,noise, smoke,fumes,glare or odors.
(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.
Wireless communications sites are allowed by Special Use Permit per Chapter 29.1307 (4)
of the City of Ames Ordinances.
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2. Standards for a Cell Site with Antenna: The Planning and Zoning Commission and
Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining
that the following standards, set forth in 29.1307(7), which are listed below, have been met,
in addition to the "General Standards"and the "Commercial Zone Standards"
(a) Necessity. The wireless communications company shall demonstrate, using
technological evidence, that the antenna must be located where it is proposed in
order to satisfy the antenna's function in the company's grid system.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Pathway Solutions (or its partner)will provide wireless broadband access using
the tower. There is also interest from two major wireless communications carriers to
use the tower for antennas.
(b) Co-location Effort. If the wireless communications company proposes to build a
tower (as opposed to mounting the antenna on an existing tall structure), it shall
demonstrate that it contacted the owners of tall structures within a one-quarter-
mile radius of the site proposed, asked for permission to install the antenna on
those tall structures, and was denied for reasons other than failure to agree on
compensation. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may deny the permit if it
concludes that the applicant has not made a good faith effort to mount the
antenna on an existing tall structure.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
There are no usable tall structures within one-quarter mile of the proposed site location.
(c) Antenna Height. The applicant shall demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, that the antenna is the minimum height
required to function satisfactorily. No antenna that is taller than this minimum
height shall be approved.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The 120-foot maximum height is the minimum height needed to adequately support
proposed broadband and wireless communications services.
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(d) Setbacks from Base of Antenna Support Structure. The minimum distance
between the base of the support or any guy anchors and any property line shall be
the largest of the following:
(1) 50% of antenna height;
(ii) The minimum setback in the underlying Zone; or
(iii) 60 feet.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed tower will be at least 50%of its height from any property lines.
There are no guy anchors for this proposed monopole-type tower.
(e) Antenna Support Structure Safety. The applicant shall demonstrate, to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, that the proposed
antenna and support structure are safe and the surrounding areas will not be
negatively affected by support structure failure, falling ice or other debris, or radio
frequency interface. All support structures shall be fitted with anti-climbing
devices, as approved by the manufacturers.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
There will be anti-climbing devices installed on the tower. In the highly unlikely event of
structure failure,the tower will collapse on itself within the 50% set-back area. Fencing
around the site will protect the general public from any falling ice or debris. No radio
frequency interference will occur.
(f) Fencing. An opaque fence constructed of wood or masonry material, or other
substantial material, that is consistent with the existing structures on the
proposed site and approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, shall be installed
around the antenna support structure and other equipment unless the antenna is
mounted on an existing structure.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The fence will have vinyl slats to present an opaque appearance.
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(g) Co-location. In order to reduce the number of antenna support structures needed
in the community in the future, the proposed support structure shall be required
to accommodate other users, including other wireless communications
companies and local police, fire, and ambulance companies.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Pathway Solutions is working with major wireless communications carriers to utilize the
tower,and Pathway Solutions welcomes inquiries on using the tower from public
entities such as local,county or state emergency services. The tower is designed to
accommodate multiple carriers and users.
(h) FCC License. The wireless communications company shall provide proof that it is
licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Pathway Solutions provides broadband services,which utilize unlicensed radio spectrum. Any
wireless communications carrier (cell phone company, for example)will present proof of
their FCC license during their own permitting process with the city.
(i) Required Parking. If the cell site is fully automated, adequate parking shall be
required for maintenance workers. If the site is not automated, the number of
required parking spaces shall equal the number of people on the largest shift.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
There will be adequate parking for the periodic visit of one or two people (in one vehicle)
at the site to conduct regular maintenance.
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Q) Painting. Antenna support structures should be painted in such a manner as to
reduce the visual impact and create a harmonious appearance with its'
surroundings.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The tower will have a neutral galvanized steel(dray) appearance.
(k) Site Plan. A full site plan shall be required for all cell sites, showing the antenna,
antenna support structure, building, fencing, buffering, and access.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Please see accompani�ng_drawings.
(1) Air Safety. Support structures 200 feet in height or taller, or those near airports,
shall meet all Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Applicant has received an FAA Letter of Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation,
dated June 17,2016 (Aeronautical Study No. 2016-ACE-1856-OE).
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3. 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)(b), which are listed below, in addition to the "General Standards" and the
standards for a "Cell Site with Antenna"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.
The,proposed site is very small(3500 square feet,or 0.08 acres)in relation to the parent
parcel (1.69 acres). Currently,the parent parcel is used for mobile home storage, and so no
impact to commercial development or use of property is expected.
(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.
Wireless communications,both broad access and personal communications
services,benefit the community. The benefit provided by enhanced wireless services in
the community outweighs the loss of such a small piece of land.
(c) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Wireless communications towers are permitted by Special Use Permit in Highway Oriented
Commercial zones. All applicable standards in this zone will be consistently met.
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Cell Site with Antenna
Special Use Permit for a Site in a Commercial Zone
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 310 SE 16th Street,Ames,Iowa 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 of 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: Date:
Property Owner
h, )�, Fr'r H"�S,-
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
Special Use Permit Site Development Plan Checklist-
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for a Site in a Commercial Zone
(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 DevelopmentPlan, drawn to scale on a sheet not to exceed 24"x
36", and one (1) reduced copy no larger than 11"x17".
® 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.
Z Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s).
® Name.(s) and address(es).of the owner(s) of record of the property-.
® Name and address of the person or firm preparing the site plan.
® Property address(es),
® Date of preparation.
® North Arrow.
® Scale: The scale shall not be less than. V=10% and no greater than V=60% unless an
alternate scale is approved by.the Director of the Department 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;:and,
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.
M. 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.
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® 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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No additional lighting proposed at thisaime.
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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:
IS Name(s) of the.applicant(s)and the owners) 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.
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