HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Application received January 18, 2019 RECEIVED
JAN 18 2019 e!51Y,/�pr 0av59Q Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017
CITY OF AMES,IOWA ''JJ
DEPT.OF PLANNING&HO9la`ception for Minor Area Modification
�i Application Form
(This form must be completely filled out before the application will be accepted)
1. Property Address for this Exception for Minor Area Modification:
2006 Kildee Street Ames, IA 50014
2. Legal Description (attach if lengthy):_College Heights ADD SL 1 Lots 1 & 2 BLK 11
3. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully appeal to the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant an "Exception for Minor Area Modification" to the Zoning Ordinance to
allow the issuance of a Zoning Permit to permit: An Exception for Minor Area Modification
to allow a 7.5' reduced side setback for the construction of a second floor addition.
4. The Zoning Permit was refused because:_The required set back for a single story is 6'
and with the proposed second floor addition this changes the required set back to 8',
5. Property Owner: _Ed & Ana McCracken
Business:
Address: 2006 Kildee Street Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: Ana: 650-255-3696
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
6. Applicant: Eric Badding
Business: Haila-ASP
Address: 413 Kellogg Avenue Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone:_Eric: 515-451-9294
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
7. Contact Person: Chris Heemstra
Business: Integrity Construction
Address: 623 E. Lincoln Way Ames IA 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: Chris: 515-450-9368
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: chrisheemstra@buildwithintegrity.com
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Exception for Minor Area Modification
Suppot-thig Ill f ol•mution
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted)
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is authorized to grant exceptions from the requirements
of the zoning ordinance to allow minor area modifications for single family attached and
detached dwellings that are existing in developed areas, but not in cases of new
construction. These are authorized for the following situations:
(i) reduction of required residential side yard setbacks for principal structures
by no more than two feet;
(ii) reduction of required residential front and rear yard setbacks for principal
structures by no more than five feet;
(iii) reduction of minimum lot area requirements by no more than 10%;
(iv) reduction of required residential front, rear and side yard setbacks without
limit as required to provide handicapped access ramps to a dwelling;
(v) reduction of front, rear, and side yard setbacks without limit to allow
reconstruction of a historically accurate structure.
(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. Exception for Minor Area Modification Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
review each application for the purpose of determining that the review standards are
satisfied. An Exception for Minor Area Modification shall be granted only if all of the
following standards are satisfied:
(i) Special circumstances or practical difficulties apply to the property such that the
terms of the ordinance cannot be satisfied.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
To keep with standard two story construction practices it is best to stack the
existing first and proposed second floor walls for proper load transfer down to
the existing foundation and footing below.
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(ii) The minor area modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The design and construction will follow standard residential construction
practices.
(iii)The minor area modification will not have a substantial negative impact upon
neighboring properties.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed second level will stack with the existing exterior perimeter walls
which will not affect any neighbors due to it not affecting them now.
(iv)The minor area modification does not exceed the reduction limits established in
the listing of minor area modification in Section 29.1506(4)(c)(i),(ii), or (iii) whether
the limits are reached by a single exception or serial exceptions.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The existing single story set back requirement is 6' and with the proposed
second level addition the requirement changes to 8'. From the west garage
wall to the property line measures less than 8'. With standard construction
practices in mind of stacking the existing first floor and proposed two story walls
puts the addition over the new set back by no more than 2' which we would like
for the board to approve.
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(v) The minor area modification does not authorize a use or activity not otherwise
expressly authorized by the regulations within the zoning district in which the
property is located.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The proposed second level adds a master bedroom suite and office while
expanding the volume of the main floor living room.
(vi)The minor area modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of the
zoning ordinance and the general plan of the community.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The design and construction will follow standard residential construction
practices. This exterior improvements will add value to the neighborhood.
(vii)The minor area modification is the minimum necessary to achieve the desired
result.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
With standard construction practices in mind of stacking the existing first floor
and proposed two story walls puts the addition over the new set back by no
more than 2' which we would like for the board to approve.
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(viii)The minor area modification does not alter the applicant's obligation to comply
with other applicable laws or regulations.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
The design and construction will follow standard residential construction
practices.
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Exception for Minor Area Modification
Site Plan Checklist
(For Properties Occupied by a Single-Family or a Two-Family Dwelling)
(This form must be tilled out completely before your application will be accepted)
The applicant shall submit a Site Plan, drawn to scale, that clearly shows the minor area
modification being sought, The Site Plan shall be a reproducible, black line drawing on a
sheet of paper no larger than 11"x17". If the project for which the minor area
modification is sought is a single-family or a two-family dwelling, or other use exempt
from the requirement for a "Site Development Plan," then the Site Plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following information:
(NOTE: If the proposed project requires approval of a "Major or Minor Site Development Plan,"
it should be included with this application for an "Exception for Minor Area Modification,"not the
Site Plan described on this checklist.)
XDimensioned property lines
XAbutting streets and alleys
XLocation and size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures (Include distances to
all property lines and distances between buildings and structures.)
)Z(Required setbacks
�4 Driveways and parking areas, fully-dimensioned
XOther pertinent information necessary to fully understand the need for a minor area
modification (e.g.: significant change in topography, location and size of mature trees, etc.)
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Exception for Minor Area Modification
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 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 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: ate• t
Property Owner
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 2006 Kildee Street Ames. Iowa.
Eric Badding with Haila-ASP & Chris Heemstra
It is our understanding that with Integrity Construction -ias filed an
appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow for the proposed second floor addtion
to go over the required set back of 8' by no more than two feet.
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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