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MAR 14 2017 Special Use Permit
CRY OF AWS IOWA l ication Form f Proposed a Pro osed Use
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in a Zone other than Residential or Commercial
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit:. 400 Freel Drive
2. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant a Special Use Permit for "Land in a Zone other than Residential or
Commercial"to allow., for a Yard Waste Collection and Transfer Site
at the property address listed above.
3. Complete Legal Description (parcel or lot designation, Township/Range, Section,
Subdivision Name(if applicable), metes/bounds description (if applicable), Deed,
Book/Page Number, and Recording Date) (attach, if lengthy):
Lot 3 Pete Cooper Subdivision, Ames
4. Property Owner:
Business: Freel Family,LP
Address: 6874 US Highway 69 Ames Iowa 50010-9211
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-233-3222
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: Chamness Technology, Inc
Business: Chamness Technology, Inc
Address: 2255 Little Wall Lake Road Blairsburg, Iowa 50034
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-325-6133 515-325-6134
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
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6. Contact Person: Doug MacCrea
Business: Chamness,,Technolo Inc.
Address: 2255 Little Wall Lake Road Blairsburg, Iowa 50034
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: �15 450 0773 515 325-6133 515-325-6134
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: dmaccrea@chamnesstechnology.com
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 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 by,
� �� Date•
ProperY'Ivner(s)
Gary A. Freel
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature)
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Special Use Permit
Supporting Information for a Proposed Use
in a Zone other than Residential or Commercial
(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"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) 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.
Site will be used as a 'seasonal yard waste collection and transfer
location operated by Chamness Technology under contract with the
City of Ames. Site is zoned General Industrial and has previously
approved as a salvage yard Surrounding properties/businesses
are in the recycling/salvage business
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.
Collection and temporary holding of yard waste will he conducted
on the eastern sections of the property, away from nhservatinn from
the street A gate will be installed to prevent after hours
d1imp;ng Materials will be transfered on a regular basis from the
site and transported to Fddyyilla, Tnwn fnr nrnraccing
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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.
Site will be used for the same purposes _as .similar_business
surrounding it. Yard Waste will be collected per an agreed upon
schedule with the City and periodically removed from the site
to prevent an accumulation of materials that may attrant v c ors.
At the end of the season (on or about Dec 1) all materials will
be removed from the site and the site cleaned to original p earences.
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.
Site will not be developed to the point where.any-additional
infrastructure will be required or needed The current road
and utility infrastructure are more than adequate for nePrlc of
site.
e. Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Site will not be formally developed in any manner as to require
the use of any new public fariii tearePrvire2 or infrastrnrtuYe.
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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.
Five times per season (once in- May and 4 times in Oct/Nov time-
frame, on a Saturday, additional traffic will be generated by
Ames residents utilizing the Free Day drop-offs. This traffic
will be managed by Chamness employees and the Ames PD will be
consulted regarding the anticipated increased traffic. Aside from
those five days per year, no proposed activity should have an
impact on surrounding properties.
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.
Area is currently zoned as General Industrial and this particular
site has been previously approved for a Special Use Permit aG a
Salvage Yard. Businesses surrounding the site are in the recycling/
salvage business which is consistent with the .current intent and
purpose of this area. Our use of this site will be seasonal and
solely for the purpose of-yard waste collection and transfer.
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Special Use Permit
Site Development Plan Checklist for a Proposed Use
in a Zone other than Residential or Commercial
(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".
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.
(Vote: 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,
l Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s).
�I Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of record of the property.
1 l Name and address of the person or firm preparing the site plan.
IIQ Property address(es).
Date of preparation.
North Arrow.
I 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.
Complete 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:
�6 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.
I 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.
14 Existing and proposed location and size of water mains, service lines and hydrants, and/or
water well.
LA 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
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.
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.
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.
�41 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.
19 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.
�1 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.
�1 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.
1 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 V=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.
l 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-/ (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 (KW), 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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CHAMNESS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
YARD WASTE SITE AT 400 FREEL DRIVE
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHECKLIST
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Site Development Plan (7 copies) - attached. Site will be minimally developed with work
undertaken to install signage, access gate and dirt roadway
around site.
The Site Development Drawings were prepared by Stumbo
&Associates, a Land Surveying Company
Names/Addresses of Applicant(s): Chamness Technology, Inc.
2255 Little Wall Lake Road
Blairsburg, Iowa 50034
515-325-6133
Name/Address of Owner(s)of record: Freel Family LP
Gary A. Freel
6874 US Highway 69
Ames, Iowa 50010
Name/Address of Person Preparing Doug MacCrea
Site Plan: Chamness Technology, Inc.
2255 Little Wall Lake Road
Blairsburg, Iowa 50034
515-325-6133
Property Address(es): 400 Freel Drive
Ames, Iowa 50010
Date of preparation: March 13,2017
North Arrow: See Drawing
Scale: See Drawing
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Special Use Permit
(Proposed Use in a Zone other than Residential or Commercial)
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 400 Freel Drive 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:
Propert?Owner
Gary A. Freel
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature)
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Complete Legal Description: 400 Freel Drive
Lot 3 Pete Cooper Subdivision
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dimension of Lot to Nearest Tenth See Drawing
Foot:
Size/Location of all Existing/Proposed None/None
Buildings:
Zoning Designation of Property: General Industrial
Proposed Use of Property: Yard Waste Collection &Transfer Site
Existing/Proposed Location of Sanitary See attached drawing/No additional utilities planned
Sewer Ma.ins/Service lines/Septic
Tanks:
Existing/Proposed Location of Electrical See attached drawing/No additional utilities planned
Service Lines:
Existing/Proposed Location of Storm See attached drawing/No additional utilities planned
Drainage Facilities:
Location,grade/dimensions of all See attached drawing/None
Paved surfaces and all abutting
Streets:
Existing/Proposed location of parking See attached drawing=annotated in blue
Spaces/drive aisles/driveways:
Existing/Proposed contours at 2 ft See attached drawing
Intervals:
Location of existing/proposed Not applicable
Outdoor trash/dumpster areas:
Location/Type of all Existing/ No existing signs—proposed wood sign location annotated in
Proposed signs: orange; access gate annotated in green
Comply w/Outdoor Lighting Code : No outdoor lighting planned
Location of Waterbodies, etc: See attached drawing
Flood Plain Contours: See attached drawing
Sediment Erosion Control Plan: Not applicable
Storm Water Management Plan: Not applicable
Landscape Plan: See attached drawing
Traffic Impact Study: Not required—increased traffic anticipated to be 10 vehicles
per day on average
Architectural drawings: No buildings planned
Village residential Projects: Not applicable
Site Plan Note: See attached drawing
Electrical Service: No electrical service required
Approximate number of employees: Two
Approximate Utility Needs: None—port-a-potty to be provided by tenant
Possible Nuisance Factors: Additional traffic on five (5)Saturdays during season; no other
nuisances anticipated