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MAY 3 0 zo17 Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
C�YOFAMES,IOWA Special Use Permit Application Form
®EPT.OFPLANNING&HOUSING for a Site in a Residential Zone
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: 827 Northwestern Ave
2. I (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment grant a Special Use Permit for "Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use in a
Residential Zone"at the property address listed above.
3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): The North 90' of Lot 1, Block 16 College Park
Addition North
4. Property Owner: Angstrom Land Company LLC
Business:
Address: 239 South Bell Ave Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-291-6250
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: Property Owner
Business:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person: Chris Nelson
Business: Same as Property Owner
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: chris.nelson@nelsonelectric.biz
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Application Form Last Updated: December 31, 2014
Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
Special Use Permit Supporting Information
for a Site in a Residential 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 "Residential 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 "Residential Zone
Standards", set forth in Section 29.1503(4)(b) of the Zoning Ordinance, excluding Section
29.1503(4)(b)(vii).
(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 request seeks to expand the existing legal. nonconforming. Qrandfathered
use of building by the elimination of a 195 SF residential area in the rear of
the building. No material changes of use of the existing property are
anticipated.
(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.
There will be no exterior additions to the building as a result of this request
and as such will maintain the existing character of the neighborhood. There
will be exterior improvements such as restoration of the original window on
the North side of the building, new tuckpointing/plastering on the foundation,
and new exterior s airs but no architectural changes.
This request is to expand the grandfathered commercial use of the building
by eliminating the 195 SF res�ential component on the interior.
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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.
There will be no use that will be detrimental to any person, property, or
general welfare by reason of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare,
or odors as a result of this request.
(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.
This property is a legal, non-conforming use constructed prior to current
zoning.
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(c) Not generate truck trips by trucks over 26,000 g.v.w. (gross vehicle weight)
to and from the site except for waste collection vehicles and moving vans.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
No truck trips that meet this criteria will occur as a result of this request.
(d) Not have noticeably different and disruptive hours of operation.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Hours of operation of any permitted business in this facility will occur at
disruptive hours.
(e) Be sufficiently desirable for the entire community that the loss of
residential land is justifiable in relation to the benefit.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
No existing land will be lost.
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Background Information
This request is to eliminate an approximately 195 SF residential area in an existing 1050SF (above grade)
building with an existing legal, non-conforming use as a commercial—retail building at 827
Northwestern.
The building was originally built in 1915 as the Northwestern Grocery and existed as such until
approximately 1963. After it closed, Kelley's TV operated as a television repair shop until sometime in
2015 when it ceased operation. The building sat vacant for approximately 12-14 months during which
time all utilities were disconnected and the building fell in to disrepair to the point of several holes
opening in the roof.
The existing residential area is in the rear of the building and is not served by a private entrance. It is
also not large enough to create a code compliant residential rental space. The space had no kitchen
facilities beyond a small cabinet with a microwave. There was no kitchen sink. The bathroom was so
small that you would need to squeeze between the toilet and the wall to reach the shower.
Angstrom Land Company purchased the building in December 2016 and began the process of stabilizing
the structure. A new roof was installed in January 2017 and structural repairs were completed in
February-April 2017. A new window on the North side of the building was also installed that matches
the size of the original storefront window. The intent is to complete the renovation and find a tenant
that meets the criteria of the existing grandfathered commercial use.
This property had been neglected for several years prior to the new Owner and these repairs have been
welcomed by the neighborhood. The non-functional vehicles and other junk have been removed from
the property and further exterior repairs will be undertaken soon such as tuckpointing/repiastering the
foundation walls, new exterior stairs, and new doors.
Appendix A shows pictures both before and of the work done to date.
This property is of particular personal interest to the Owner as his grandparents lived a block away and
were friends with one of the owners of the grocery store in the 1940's and 1950's. His uncle worked at
the grocery store stocking shelves as a teenager and his father used to buy candy and yo-yo's at the
store as a child.
Appendix A
Before
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Application Form Last Updated: December 31, 2014
Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
Special Use Permit Site Development Plan Checklist
for a Site in a Residential 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".
❑ 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 staffprior 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).
f� Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of record of the property.
,I( Name and address of the person or firm preparing the site plan.
2r Property address(es).
,2( Date of preparation.
,,d North Arrow.
Z(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 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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JZSize and location of all existing and proposed buildings, additions, structures and uses,
including:
-d Setback distance to property lines.
Z1 Exact exterior dimensions of each building.
Z Location of entrances.
❑ Number of dwelling units.
.& Square footage of each type of use.
❑ Zoning designation of the property.
0"Proposed use of the property in sufficient detail to determine code compliance.
tip, ❑ Existing and proposed location and size of sanitary sewer mains and service lines, or septic
tank and leaching field.
UA, ❑ Existing and proposed location and size of water mains, service lines and hydrants, and/or
water well.
NPR ❑ 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.
to ❑ Existing and proposed location and size of storm drainage facilities on the property and
adjacent to the property.
N', ❑ Location, grade, and dimensions of all existing paved surfaces and of all abutting streets.
0Or ❑ 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.
Nl� ❑ 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).
vJk ❑ Location of existing and proposed outdoor trash and dumpster areas and methods for
screening such areas.
K*- ❑ Location and type of all existing and proposed signs.
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I ❑ 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;
❑ Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, showing the angle of cut off
or light emissions.
nfV ❑ 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.
KP, ❑ 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.
AlF ❑ 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.
MA ❑ Location of natural features including: existing trees, rock outcrops, and landslide areas.
KA ❑ 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.
N� ❑ 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.
N� ❑ 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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YTwo (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;
f�Legal description and street address of the property;
f�Numerical scale and date;
ND- ❑ All exterior wall elevations, indicating floor heights, overall building height and
fenestration; and,
Id 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.
Pik ❑ 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 (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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Application Form Last Updated: December 31, 2014
Special Use Permit
(Proposed Use in a Residential 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 (324- 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: Kdd Date:
Property Owner
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Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature)
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