HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Application received July 3, 2019 .jirEIVED Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017
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Application Form
(This form must be completely filled out before the application will be accepted)
1. Property Address for this Exception to Parking Area Dimensions:
120 Lynn Avenue
2. Legal Description (attach if lengthy): The North 129.3 feet of the South 209.3 feet of
Lot 23, Parker's Addition to Ames, an official plat, located in the City of Ames,
3. 1 (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully appeal to the Ames Zoning Board of
Adjustment to grant an "Exception to Parking Area Dimensions"to the Zoning Ordinance to
allow the issuance of a Zoning Permit to permit:
4. The Zoning Permit was refused because: Drive aisle is not 24 ' wide
5. Property Owner:
Business: Delta Omicron House Corporation
Address: 120 Lynn Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
515-292-3935
Telephone:
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
Naura Godar
6. Applicant:
Business: RDG Planning & Design
Address: 301 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa 50309
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 515-30 9-32 6 9
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
7. Contact Person: Naura Godar
Business: RDG Planning & Design
Address: 301 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa 50309
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
515-309-3269
Telephone:
E-mail address:
(Home) ngodar@rdgusa . AYsiness) (Fax)
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This appeal will not be granted unless sufficient facts are presented in this application to justify
the exception in light of the standards and to show that the granting of the "Exception to Parking
Area Dimensions"relates to the intent and purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and the Land Use
Policy Plan.
Approval of the "Exception to Parking Area Dimensions"by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in
no way absolves the applicant from subsequently obtaining the necessary building permits or
other permits from the City of Ames or from other applicable agencies.
I(We) certify that I(we) have been denied a Building/Zoning Permit, that I(we) have submitted all the
required information to appeal for an "Exception to Parking Area Dimensions'; and that said
information is factual.
Signed by: � L ,-U,�� Date: (0 al
Property Owner(s)
Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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Exception to Parking Area Dimensions
Supporting Information
(This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted)
Section 29.406(9)(c) of the Municipal Code states: "...In circumstances where a strict
application would result in unnecessary practical difficulties, the Zoning Board of
Adjustment may, after notice and hearing, authorize such specific, limited exceptions to
the above table of dimensions (see Table 29.406(9)-1 and Table 29.406(9)-2] as it shall
find warranted and consistent with:
(i) protecting landscape features; and,
(i i) adequate space for maneuvering of trucks, vans and full-sized passenger
vehicles."
1. Exception to Parking Area Dimensions. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review
each application for the purpose of determining that the criteria for granting an exception to
the minimum required parking dimensions are satisfied. An "Exception to Parking Area
Dimensions" shall be granted only if the following standards are satisfied:
(i) Landscape features are protected.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
There are limited landscape features along the southern parking area in question. The required screen fence along the
south property e no
vertical obstructions within the impact zone behind the back of curb.
The trash enclose is located at the far eastern end of the drive isle. There is one car parking stall directly south of the
enclosure. This .
Along the entire length of the drive isle on the north side there is a curb to provide traffic control and protect the south
fagade of the proposed building.
(ii) Adequate space is provided for maneuvering of trucks, vans and full-sized
passenger vehicles.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
We are proposing a hammerhead turning movement at the east end the parking lot. This
hammerhead will services fire trucks and other service trucks that will periodically visit the site.
Note: The applicant's explanation of how the request meets each of the standards may be
attached on a separate sheet if sufficient space is not provided.
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Exception to Parking Area Dimensions
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 120 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.
1 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: qLUX Date: 5/3 0/19
Property Owner
Ellen Chestnut >C4,1,CC Print Name
Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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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
i ❑ 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
!j Existing and proposed location and size of water mains, service lines and hydrants, and/or
water well
J' 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
�J Existing and proposed location and size of storm drainage facilities on the property and
adjacent to the property
L) Location, grade, and dimensions of all existing paved surfaces and of all abutting streets
D""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 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.
n 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)
,�J Location of existing and proposed outdoor trash and dumpster areas and methods
for screening such areas
Location of existing and proposed outdoor mechanical equipment areas and
methods for screening such areas
�J' Location and type of all existing and proposed signs
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/Evidence that the proposed work or activity will comply with the Outdoor Lighting
Code, set forth in Section 29.411 of the Zoning Ordinance
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.
'1 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
�f 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.
Jr Location of natural features including: existing trees, rock outcrops and landslide
areas
Lf 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:
Ly The location of plants
A plant list that includes:
0 The plant species
❑ The quantity of each type of plant
J The size of each plant at the time of planting
❑ The location of fences and walls
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❑ Traffic impact studies, soJL 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:
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J Name(s) of the applicant(s) and the owner(s) of record
❑ Legal Description and street address of the property
J Numerical scale and date
J/All exterior wall elevations, indicating floor heights, overall building height and
ffeenestration
❑ 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
[lklA 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"
;I�f Size of electrical service and one line drawing of the metering and electrical service
Number of meters at each location
yPreferred 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 Al
❑ 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)
❑ Possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors, such as noise,
odor, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, or heat
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Adjoining Property Owner Statement
(C'onrplC6017 ofrhi.y fi►rn► by the applicant is optional/
To Whom It May Concern:
We, the undersigned, own property adjoining 120 Lynn Avenue Ames. Iowa.
It is our understandingthat Kappa Kappa Gamma
has filed an
appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow a reduction of driveway width
under the "exception to parking area dimensions"
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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Exception to Parking Area Dimensions
Site Development Plan Checklist
(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" x 17".
�J 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, Land Surveyor, Landscape Architect, or 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
1materials submitted for approval.
�CJ Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s)
Qr"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
kale: 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
�k Dimensions of the present lot and lot area, to the nearest tenth of a foot
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