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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Application received February 22, 2019 RECEIVED Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 FEB 2 2 2019 CITY OF AMES,IOWA DEPT.OF PLANNING&HOUSIFnlargement of a Nonconforming Use Special Use Permit Application Form 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: 120 Abraham Dr. Ames, IA. 50014 2. 1 (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): SECTION:08 TOWNSHIP:83 RANGE:24 PARCEL Q 60'X 1447RACT BTWN BLKS 1 & 2 H C NOWLIN SD & 144'X207'ADJ ON E-NW NW 8-83-24 SLIDE 552 PG 2 AMES 4. Property Owner: Actors INC. (care of: Mike Jackson) Business: Community Theater Address: 120 Abraham Dr. Ames Iowa 50014 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: (M. Jackson) 515-292-2073 515-292-2073 (Home) (Business) (Fax) 5. Applicant: Nick Hulstrom Architectural Associate Business: RMH Architects Address: 1615 Golden Aspen Dr. STE 110 Ames Iowa 50010 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: 515-292-6075 (Home) (Business) (Fax) 6. Contact Person: Nick Hulstrom. Architectural Associate or Jeff Harris AIA Business: RMH Architects Address: 1615 Golden Aspen Dr. STE 110 Ames Iowa 50010 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: 515-292-6075 (Home) (Business) (Fax) E-mail address: nhulstrom@rmharchitects.com or jharris@rmharchitects.com 2 ti ai►uvi�►S s,iau»p .si�ado4daq� Aof painjusgns aq Ow rinividis iagjo o%• :apov) ,MIC11 lui.id luapisaJd 'uosrer iaegD,A (s p2umo I(uaduJd 610Z 'ZT Ajenagad :aie(] _\ :Aq Pau6iS prWof s) uouvuciofur aqi Jvgi puv nuLwd as j laLad5 v .rof.ijddv of uouvircrofu► pa.anbui aql pv payrurgns a.►vq (a NI I Jolp tfuva I WalaO fa 'sl:Lwad Sa:)Oe 100I slxu}ad 6uipliN se Lprr. 'ARwad aW3ildde JaW Ile 6UPJPCIgO wo.4 lueaildde atll anlosge lou saoP lLUJad a-.fl jcoadS siyi 6uuwlgp -MLI uaaq aney luuJad asn Ieroacl5 a buqusfb jo{ spiepuels orlaads pus lelauab aqj Ile leap buipuy a uodcMs of sburlaaw jtatujsnlpy )o pieog buruoZ pile uoIssuuu10-0 buwoZ pile buruueld ayl le pus 'ualeo.ildde ayl Ul/m paliiasaid ate sloe) jua,oryns ssolun paJcrelb aq lou Him 1►1u'Fad asn leroads s'qj LtDo '6 isnBny :Da;epdn iscl uuod uoaeogda; Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 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.) P PP P 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. *See answers on attached document.* (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 answers on attached document.* 4 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same general vicinity. Explain how the request meets this standard. *See answers on attached document.* (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. i*See answers on attached document.* (e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services. Explain how the request meets this standard. *See answers on attached document.* 5 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (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. *See answers on attached document.* (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 answers on attached document.* 6 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 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), excluding 29.1503(4)(b)(vii), 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. *See answers on attached document.* (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. *See answers on attached document.* 7 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (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. *See answers on attached document.' (d) Not have noticeably different and disruptive hours of operation. Explain how the request meets this standard. *See answers on attached document.* (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. *See answers on attached document.* 8 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (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. *See answers on attached document.* (g) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone. Explain how the request meets this standard. I*See answers on attached document.* 9 • RMHc0 s ZINC. ARCHITECTS AMES COMMUNITY THEATER February 18-, 2019 To the Department of Planning and Housing, Outlined below are our explanations to how our requests meet the"General Standards" as well as the"Residential Zone Standards"as listed in the Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use application. 1. General Standards (a) Actor's Theater has been at its current location on 120 Abraham Drive since 1978. They have established themselves as a hub for local theater in Ames, fueled by the people of our community. It is both the patronage and talents of those in and around our community that play a part in their success on and off the stage. The location of Actors couldn't be more ideal as it bridges the gap between highway orientated commercial,and low, medium and high density residential. In the spirit of the Land Use Policy Plan, Actors theater functions as a threshold between the different densities within our community as opposed to a wall. (b) Currently the theater is housed inside a metal building. The aesthetics of which are purely utility and leaves something to be desired. The proposed addition to the building will not only enhance how the building performs but reinforce its place and image as a performing arts theater. The scale will balance between the residential high and low densities in an effort to feather that transition from one type to the other. Using stucco and brick as the primary cladding was chosen because they resonate more with the surrounding neighborhoods materiality. However, the way it is detailed will help distinguish it amongst the other structures in the area. Operationally the site will be more suitable for two-way traffic in and out after the drive aisles are widened and the new parking lot area is added. The current configuration has discouraged patrons from parking in the lot, due to the tight layout of the lot. By making the lot more accessible,fewer cars will be parking in the street. The new lot will exceed the recommended number of stalls and should keep most of the traffic within its site as opposed to sprawling down the streets as it has in the past. (c) Following the landscape development standards,the site will be properly screened and landscaped to buffer the site along its border where zoning overlays change. Actors has always had a good relationship with their neighbors and will continue to foster that relationship by communicating with them on the upcoming changes. (d) No changes will be made to the building/site that would affect the public facilities. Access for all major services will be enhanced to the building itself by way of a two- way access drive through the site. The site does not fall within the requirements for storm water management, but some site grading will be done to control water run- off and direct it to the natural drainage way on the site. (e) There will be no additional need for public facilities and services with this project. (f) Operations will carry on as they have in the past,without any additional equipment or operations that would add to any of the listed items. The building/site will have some additional lighting that is to be reviewed by the DRC for compliance with local ordinances. (g) As this is a nonconforming use situation, the use will be consistent with its current use and not be changing to anything else. c0 s.RMH -INC '0 A R C H I T E C T S AMES COMMUNITY THEATER 2. Residential Zone Standards (a) There will be no added traffic than what has originally occurred over the time of Actors existence at the site. The new parking lot layout will only ease the traffic patterns in an out of the site for a more fluid flow than before. (b) The use and function of the building/site will not be changing. The only potential change in deliveries and service trips would be during the course of construction and not after. Typical functions will resume after construction. (c) This will not occur on the site given the said exceptions. (d) Hours of operation will continue as they have and will not be changing. (e) The proposed work is not expanding beyond the site. The proposed changes are meant to contain more traffic on the site as opposed to bleeding out onto the streets as it has in the past. (f) The structure is not moving, only expanding to the west 20'. Well within their allowable setbacks. The height will be sensitive to the adjacent structures and attempt to fit right in the middle of the scales to which it is surrounded by. (g) As a preapproved nonconforming use, it will continue to function as it has in the past without any added functions that would violate that. Thank you. Sincerely, Nick Hulstrom Architectural Associate Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 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 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. U 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. J Legal Description. A Dimensions of the present lot and lot area, to the nearest tenth of a foot. 10 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 ® Size and location of all existing and proposed buildings, additions, structures and uses, including: 0 Setback distance to property lines. ® Exact exterior dimensions of each building. ® Location of entrances. NIA J Number of dwelling units. ® Square footage of each type of use. U 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. Ex only ® 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. W Existing and proposed location and size of storm drainage facilities on the property and adjacent to the property. W 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 1.D.O.T. and a meeting shall be held that includes 1.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. 11 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 �S1 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; J 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; 0 Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, showing the angle of cut off or light emissions. NIA❑ 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. N A❑ 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. N/A❑ 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. NIA❑ 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. 12 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 XJ 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: A 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, A Building floor plans indicating existing and proposed usage, interior floor area and/or patron floor area. N/A❑ 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." Existing ❑ Size of electrical service and one line drawing of the metering and electrical service. ❑ Number of meters at each location. J Preferred voltage required for the building. J Preferred location of the electrical service. NIA In addition to Minor or Major Site Development Plan submittals a Use Analysis Report 1 p � Y p 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: J Approximate number of employees; J 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 J Possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors, such as noise, odor, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, or heat. 13 1 Application Form Last Updated: August 8. 2017 Special Use Permit (Proposed Use in a Residential Zone) Pei-mission to Place a "Zollina _fiction Paling " Sign on Private P1,01)e171• (This form must be filled out completely before your application gill be accepted_) Section 29.1500(2)(d)(oi) 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 120 Abraham Drive hereby grants the City of Antes 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. 1 raider stand rhat the signs rill be placed on the property several dins prior to action on the request !n the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of ddjustmerrt• or the Or%-Council, and mm remain on the pr•oper•n-until the request has been app►•oied or denied bl-the On. Signed by: - Date: February 12, 2019 Property Owner Michael Jackson, President, ACTORS, Inc. Print Name 'Vote. No other sigvnanrre min be substinited fa•the Propern Oviner's Sig»anrre 1 14