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Application Form Last Updated: April 8, 2014
RECEIVED
_OCT 13 2016 Special Use Permit
DEPT 0 POANNI,9,'Oj SIpG Application Form for a Proposed Use
an a Commercial Zone
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: 320 S 17th ST
2. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant a Special Use Permit for a proposed use in a "Residential Zone" to
allow Harvest Vineyard Church to meet
at the property address listed above.
3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): Section-Township-Range= 14-83-24
4. Property Owner: Ames Racquet and Fitness Center
Business: Ames Racquet and Fitness Center
Address: 320 S 17th ST Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone: 515.292.4741
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: Josh Miller
Business: Harvest Vineyard Church
Address: 1620 S High S I V'e_ Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone: 515.460.6907
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person: Eric Vermeer
Business: Haila Architecture
Address: 304 Main ST Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone: 515.450.4876 515.292.0007
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: evermeer@haila-asp.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, 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:
Property Owner s)
Print Na
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Application Form Last Updated: April 8, 2014
Special Use Permit
Supporting Information for a Proposed Use
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 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, 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.
There will be no alterations to the size, shape, or material quality of the building. The only
change will be adding an entry on the east side of the building facing the parking lot.
Therefore, there will be no changes which will negatively affect the property's current
and future designation as Highway-Oriented Commercial.
(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 new use of the building will not change the exterior appearance of the existing
building except adding a new entrance on the west side facing the parking lot. No other
changes to the building shape, size, or materials are proposed.
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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 operations of the church will not be detrimental to uses in the general vicinity.
(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.
There will be no change to the current op lice,fire rotes, drainage structure, refuse
disposal, and schools. Traffic patterns will change in that for the majority of the week
traffic will be decreased to the facility. However, the majority of traffic will be
concentrated on Sunday mornings.
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
No additional public costs for facilities or services are expected for the change in use.
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(� 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 church will not be engaging in activities which will cause disruption of any kind
to any person, property, or general welfare. Worship services with music will be held
indoors and it is not expected that noise will be discernable outside the building. No
other potential disruptions listed above are expected.
(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.
The overall appearance of the building and the vehicular access to the building will not be
changed from its current state. The church will provide service to the community and
to the area adding to the diversity of services already present in the area as described
in the HOC s intent o provide a fu range of services.
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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 church's use of the building will not change any of the physical characteristics
of the site, and activities and access will not affect the neighboring properties.
(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.
Harvest Vineyard Church, along with many other churches in the community, contribute
greatly toward the spiritual and physical well-being of the Ames community. The church
provides many philanthropic services including community meals, food and clothing
drives, financial classes, etc.
(c) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The physical characteristics of the building and site will not be changed with the
issuance of this permit.
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Special Use Permit
Site Development Plan Checklist for a Proposed Use
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"xl7".
1� 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.
Name and address of the person or firm preparing the site plan.
Property address(es).
0 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 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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N Size and location of all existing and proposed buildings, additions, structures and uses,
including:
E2 Setback distance to property lines.
® Exact exterior dimensions of each building.
Location of entrances.
N/A❑ 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.
0 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.
N/A❑ Location, grade and dimensions of all existing paved surfaces and of all abutting streets.
No change to existing paving.
0 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
I.D.O.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.
N/A❑ 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.
U 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.
Specifically, the application shall include:
Existing outdoor lighting will be used and will not change.
❑ 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.
N/A ❑ 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.
Extents of flooding do not extend to this property.
N/A❑ 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.
N/A❑ 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.
Existing storm water infrastructure will remain in place. There will be no changes to pervious/impervious surfaces.
❑ A landscape plan showing:
❑ The location of plants.
N/A❑ A plant list that includes:
Existing plantings will not be changed.
❑ The plant species;
❑ The quantity of each type of plant; and,
❑ The size of each plant at the time of planting.
N/A❑ The location of fences and walls.
N/A❑ 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.
N/A❑ 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.
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Special Use Permit
(Proposed Use 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 :5 Z O S • I -� l'L' S�- 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: ��o�-,a s k, Date: [Z g If c¢
Property
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature)
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