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Application Form Last Updated: December 31,2014
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Special Use Permit Application Form for a Pre-existing Neighhorhood
Commercial Center and for Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the
Maximum Lot Area of 30,D00 Square Feet
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.)
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: 42's, V0,("C'Ne- Spree
2. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully request the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment grant a Special Use Permit for a proposed use in a "Commercial Zoneo to allow
a cof4Qe Slap ou%4 4 ri- S a l(e ty
at the property address listed above.
3. Legal Description(attach, if lengthy): �^ S;f� P(C^ M5P
4. Property Owner: II
Business: T�e_ Love- C l"(i �c
Address: 3 Zit r t*', jf- /V'f3 T* SO°f
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
5. Applicant: F I t O t _r4'9 M,0g0
Business:
Address: 3 Z(< '�1- S� � S TX S go Iv
(Street) t- (City) (State) (Zip)
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Telephone: l�(�1 /r` 60 "6 J Y I
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person:
Business: d
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: 2 1 l))r O f I`e ["4;6(e If tee-AFL
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Application Form Last Updated: December 31,2014
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
Signed by: Date: CI /F(( 7
Property Owner(s)
P r o f T�OAOWn
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Application Form Last Updated:August 8,2017
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Special Use Permit Supporting Information
for a Pre-existing Neighborhood Commercial Center and for
Pre-existing Buildings that Exceed the Maximum
Lot Area of 30,000 Square Feet
(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(4)(a), 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.
See Attachment A
(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.
See Attachment A
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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.
See Attachment A
(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.
See Attachment A
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
See Attachment A
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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.
See Attachment A
(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.
See Attachment A
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Application Form Last Updated: December 31,2014
Neighborhood Commercial Center
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 y6Z, Re(,k`6(c 54-,ee�-- 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: f 4t - Date: l8 I 1
Property Owner
PDt TAVIM4tan
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Use Analysis Report
The use change requested will be for an Art Gallery and a Coffee Shop. Both uses are permissible
within the Neighborhood Commercial zone.
The Gallery will not have a full-time staff member, rather a curator, who's responsibilities will be to
coordinate art openings and install new shows. The work load will amount to an average of
approximately 6-10 hours of work a week.
The Coffee Shop, Lockwood Cafe,will staff approximately 4-6 part-time employees. There will be
two shifts of 6hrs each daily. Each shift will require 1-3 employees. The coffee shop will have a very
limited breakfast and lunch menu with a focus on beverage service.
There will be no new construction and will all work within the current existing systems.
Attachment A
1A Be harmonious with and in accordance with the general principles and proposals of the Land
Use Policy Plan
The LUPP states the future land use of Neighborhood Commercial as representing"existing
clustered commercial land uses that integrate aesthetically and physically with existing adjacent
residential neighborhoods. The intended use change to incorporate a coffee shop and art
gallery within the existing structures on the property will provide a tertiary industry that will
integrate both aesthetically and physically with the surrounding neighborhood. Nothing new will
be build.
1 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.
No new structures will be built. The design, operation, and maintenance of the property will
remain industrial in appearance and will provide walkable amenities in alignment with the
essential characteristics of Neighborhood Commercial.
1 C Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same general vicinity.
As no new structures will be built, there will be not disruption to the existing property. No
hazardous materials will be used in the proposed use.
1 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.
All existing structures are currently being adequately served by public facilities. While updated
infrastructure will be added to bring the structure up to code,the service required will remain the
same.
1 E Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services.
No new services will be required.
1 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.
No activities, processes, materials, equipment or conditions of operations of either an art gallery
or coffee shop produce excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
1 G Be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zone in which it is proposed to locate such
use.
According to Sec. 29.801, "the zone encourages the provision of small-scale retail and service
use for nearby residents." Both a coffee shop and an art gallery are local in orientation and
intended as service amenities for nearby residents.
2A Be compatible with the potential commercial development and use of property planned to
occur in the area.
The surrounding area has been fully developed. There is a mix of commercial and residential
properties. A coffee shop and an art gallery align with the intended commercial use within the
NC zone.
2B Represent the sufficiently desirable need for the entire community that the loss of
commercial land is justifiable in relation to the benefit.
As there will be no new structures,there is no loss of commercial land. Rather, a commercial
structure will now provide a tertiary industry to the benefit of the community. There are no
restaurants or community spaces in the surrounding neighborhood. A coffee shop and art
gallery will provide a pedestrian-oriented public space for gathering and entertainment that is
otherwise lacking in north west Ames.
2C Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Both uses, a coffee shop and art gallery, are permissible in the NC zone under the use category
"Entertainment, Restaurant and Recreation Trade." All development standards as noted in
Ames municipal Code 29.801(4)will be met.
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Square Footage and Use
The total square footage for Lockwood Cafe, a coffee shop, is 1,428 square feet. The coffee shop is
classified as a restaurant and requires 9 parking space per 1000 square feet and will thus require 13
stalls. The Love Club Gallery and additional work space is 5,848 square feet. While only a limited (1,109
square feet),will be used for the gallery,the use recommended by the City of Ames was Retail sales and
Services as it will allow the remaining 5,848 square feet to be used as "commercial art and
reproduction." The total parking spaces required for the Love Club Gallery is 19 stalls. Love Club LLC is
owned by Lyndsay Nissen and Elliot Thompson. Lockwood Cafe LLC is owned by Sharon Stewart.
Site Plan Details https:Hmail.notes.na.collabserv.com/livemail/0/ADAEB696EDA3EC...
From: Elliot Thompson <elliot@reliablestreet.com>
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 03:44PM
Subject: Site Plan Details
Julie,
As requested earlier, below is a description of the happenings in the yard and the minor bit of
construction inside. .
The yard will be made up of a community garden, fruit trees, art installations and an
open area for events such as yoga, meditation, bike repairs, potlucks, etc.
The minor bit of construction that will happen inside will be putting a divider wall between
the warehouse space and the art gallery and coffee shop. There is one North/South wall
that will span about 20' and a East/West wall that will span 40'. We will also put in
restrooms and a kitchen area for the coffee shop.
Sharon is working on the joint parking request now and should have it in to you by end of the
week. Let me know if you have any other questions or comments.
Thanks!
-Elliot
Elliot Thompson
Co-Owner, Reliable St
515-460-6581 1 elliot@reliablestreet.com ///
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