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® AI Special Use Permit Application Form
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: 3502 Lincoln Way
2. l (We) the undersigned, do hereby. respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant a Special Use Permit for "Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use in a
Commercial Zone"at the property address listed above.
3. Legal Description.(attach, if lengthy)! Story County Parcel No. 0908201003
4. Property Owner: Dean or Luke Jensen
Business: Lincoln Park Co-op, Inc.
Address: 2519 Chamberlain Street, Suite 101, Ames, Iowa 50014-2525
(Street) (city) (State) (zip)
Telephone: NA Luke Cell 515-290-3487, email luke@resgi.com
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: Same as property owner.
Business:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone: .
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person: Scott Renaud
Business: FOX Engineering Associates
Address: 414 S. 17th Street, Suite 107, Ames, Iowa 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone: NA 515-233-0000
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: , srenaud6foxeng.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, MOT access permits, et cetera..
I (We) certify that I (we) have subtuitted all the regWred information to apply for a Special Use
Permit aytd.that the infotvuadon is factual.
Signed by: Dater:
Prop /I __yrr0 11er(s)
Print Name
(Note: No other signature stay be sttbstituterl for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
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.)
The Zoning Board of Adjustment cannot approve a Special Use.Permit unless all of the
"General Standards" and "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, 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.
The addition of an accessory building is harmonious with the LUPP:.
(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 building's scale is less than the surrounding buildings. This accessory
building is invisible from all directions except from the south. Even the
south view is partially obscured by trees and shrubs. It will not change
the.essential character of the surrounding area.
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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 accessory building is being used for renovation of the surrounding
apartments. The use ot the building prevents construction ma erra s rom
additional future uses are.anticipated. .
(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.
No additional public services are necessary for the building. Adequately
served by existing infrastructure:.
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain bow.the request meets this standard.
No additional requirements for any public facilities or services. .
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(� Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, or conditions
of operation that will be detrimental to any person, properly, or general
welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare, or odors.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Use does NOT produce 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.
Consistent with the zoning of the project area.
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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.
The area was developed as residential under previous regulations and is
used as residential. if the area was re-developed.for commercial use, then
(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.
No commercial land is lost in the construction of this building.
(c) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Consistent with all the applicable standards.
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Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
(Special Use Permit for a Site in a Cojnmercial 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 3502 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 p.1 ced on the property several days prior to action oil the rerjuest by
the Planriirtg aiid Zoning Cominissioii, Zoning Board of fldjustnrew, or the City Council, and may remain
on the property until the request has beeiz approi,ed or.denied by the City.
Signed by: Date:
Propert wner
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Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted.for the Property Oivner•'s Signature.)
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Special Use Permit Site Development Plan Checklist
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 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 maybe 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).
$1 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).
Z1 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.
Z1 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:
Y] Setback distance to property lines;
b Exact exterior dimensions of each building;
16 Location of entrances;
❑ Number of dwelling units; and,
M Square footage of each type of use.
IS11 Zoning designation of the property.
I&I 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 project is located along U.S. Highway 69, access to U.S. 69 shall be reviewed by the
1.D.0.T. and a meeting shall be held that includes I.D.O.T. staff, the City traffic engineer,
other appropriate City staff, the developer, and the developer's plan preparer to agree on
access prior to 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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❑ Evidence that the proposed work or activity will comply with the Outdoor Lighting Code, set
forth in Section 29.411 of the Zoning Ordinance
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.
❑ 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.
T-21 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;
❑ The quantity of each type of plant; and,
❑ The size of each plant at the time of planting.
The location of fences and walls.
❑ Traffic impact studies, soil tests, utility capacity analysis, and other similar information if
deemed necessary by the Department of Planning and Housing to determine the feasibility
of the proposed development.
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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.
❑ For Village Residential projects, Suburban Residential projects, or Planned Residence
District projects that are to develop in phases, the applicant shall provide a phasing plan
indicating areas to be developed in each phase and the time frame for the development of
each phase.
❑ 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.
In addition to Minor or Major Site Development Plan submittals, a Use Analysis Report
shall be prepared by the applicant for all properties located in a G-1(General Industrial) or
in a P-1(Planned Industrial)zoning district, that shows the following.
❑ Approximate number of employees;
❑ Approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems, e.g., projected water demand
(GPM/GPD), waste water generation (GPD + COD/BOD), electricity demand (KVV), storm
water increase (CFS), solid waste generation (tons); and
❑ Possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors, such as noise, odor,
smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, or heat.
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