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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WIU,E COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION,
PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND HOUSING.
Phone: 515-239-5400 FAX: 515-239-5404
E-mail: planning@city.ames.ia.us
Special Use Permit
Application Form for a Proposed Use 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: 140 Lynn Avenue, Ames IA
2. /(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 YSS to
operate a temporary residential facility for youth at the property address listed above.
3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): Iowa Gamma Association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
4. Property Owner: Iowa Gamma Association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Business: Iowa Gamma Association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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5. Applicant: Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.
Business: Human Service Agency, youth substance abuse treatment
Address: 420 Kellogg Ave. Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-233-3141 515-233-2440
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person:Andrew Allen
Business: YSS, President and CEO
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Special Use Permit
Application Packet for a Proposed Use in
a Residential Zone
1. Application Packet. The"Application Packet"for a Special Use Permit for a proposed use in
a "Residential Zone"includes the following:
• Application Form (This form must be completed for all applications.);
• Supporting Information (Each standard listed must be addressed.);
• Site Development Plan Checklist(Use this checklist to prepare the Site Development Plan);
• Permission to Place a "Zoning Action Pending" Sign on Private Property (This form must
be signed by the property owner.); and,
• Adjoining Property Owner Statement (Completion of this form is optional.).
Be sure to complete and submit all the required materials that are part of this
Application Packet. Failure to do so will result in a delay in accepting your application
until it is complete.
2. Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings. Within three days after the application is received,
staff will determine if the application is complete and notify the ,applicant. Once staff has
determined it is complete, staff will contact the applicant to discuss the application, including
possible timelines for Board consideration.The Zoning Board of Adjustment conducts a public
hearing, considers the recommendation of the Planning and Housing staff and makes the final
decision, based on the standards in the Ordinance. The Board meets on the second
Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Additional meetings
may be held on the-fourth Wednesday of the month, April through October.-The Board must
approve, deny;"or modify the Special Use Permit application within 60 days of the public
hearing. For more information about the review process and schedule, please see the
Development Review Information page on-the City web site at www.cityofames.org.
3. Submittal and Filing Fee. The complete.application and filing fee must be submitted to the
Department of Planning and Housing.All required information and materials must be filed with
the:
Department of Planning and Housing
Room 214, City Hall
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
The filing fee is required at the time the application is submitted. The amount of the
filing fee is available from the Department of Planning and Housing.
4. Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations. The applicant shall submit seven
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Address: 420 Kellogg Ave Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-233-3141 515-233-2440
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: aallen@yss.org
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, IDOT access permits, et cetera.
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:
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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 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.
(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..., ,
As we use the existing structure we will maintain the integrity of the principles in the
Land Use Policy Plan.
(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 changes to the existing exterior structure currently on the grounds.
(c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same general
vicinity.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
There will be no changes to the existing exterior structure currently on the grounds
or the vicinity.
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(cV 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.
We will use the services that are currently accessed by the structure in the same
manner that is currently in use.
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
We are not adding services to the program, however, relocating to a temporary
housing situation within the city of Ames.
(t) 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.
We will not use materials or have c6)n"pdnerits-to our operation that would create
excess of the items listed above.
(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.
We are applying for this special use permit to operate a social service organization
in a residential high density zone.
2. Residential 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 residential zone meets the `Residential Zone Standards"' set forth in 29.1503(4)(b),
which are listed below,and shall find adequate evidence that each use in its proposed location
will:
(a) Not create excessively higher levels of traffic than the predominant pattern
in the area and not create additional traffic from the proposed use that would
change the street classification and such traffic shall not lower the level of
service at area intersections.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The use of the property for our purposes as a social service organization will not
increase traffic in the area.
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(b) Not create a noticeably different travel pattern than the predominant pattern
in the area. Special attention must be shown to deliveries or service trips in
a residential zone that are different than the normal to and from work travel
pattern in the residential area.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The use of the property for our purposes as a social service organization will not
change travel pattern in the area.
(c) Not generate truck trips by trucks over 26,000 gm.w. (gross vehicle weight)
to and from the site except for food delivery vehicles, waste collection
vehicles and moving vans.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The use of the property for our purposes as a social service organization will not
generate truck trips to and from the site except what is listed above as
exceptions.
(d) Not have noticeably different and disruptive hours of operation.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
We will staff the property 24/7. There will be a maximum of 25 occupants in the
building at any one time, which is less than current zoning. While the property is
staffed at all times we will not have different and disruptive hours of operation, our
prime hours are between lam and 10pm.
(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.
We are using the existing structure on the property and will not change the existing
exterior structure or the grounds.
(t) Be compatible in terms of structure placement, height, orientation, or scale
with the predominate building pattern in the area.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
We are using the existing structure on the property and will not change the existing
exterior structure or the grounds.
(g) Be located on the lot with a greater setback or with landscape buffering to
minimize the impact of the use on adjacent property.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
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We are using the existing structure on the property and will not change the existing
exterior structure or the grounds.
(h) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
We will adhere to other standards as applicable while in operation of our temporary
location.
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Special Use Permit
Site Development Plan Checklist for a Proposed Use 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'x17".
❑ 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).
❑ Date of preparation.
❑ North Arrow.
❑ 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 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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Size and location of all existing and proposed buildings, additions, structures and uses,
including:
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
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❑ Location and type of all existing and proposed signs.
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.
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
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.
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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 140 Lynn Avenue 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 or the City Council, and may remain on the property until the
request has been approved or denied by the City.
Signed by: Date: ( �
Property Ow er
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Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature)
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Adjoining Property Owner Statement
(Completion of this form by the applicant is optional.)
To Whom It May Concern:
We, the undersigned, own property adjoining Ames, Iowa.
It is our understanding that has filed an
appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow
As adjoining property owners,we would have no objections to the issuance of this building permit
for the purposes stated above.
NAME ADDRESS DATE
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