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Home My WebLink AboutA001 - Application received December 4, 2019 RECEIVED V#e Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 L� f,)EC 0 4 2019 Variance CITY OF AMES,IOWA t)EpT OF PLANNING&HOUSING Application Form (This form must be completely filled out before the application will be accepted) 1. Property Address for this Variance Application: ___,2Gi, 2. Legal Description (attach if lengthy): rG /O 9-�5 �! 3. I (We) the undersigned, do hereby respectfully appeal to the Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment to grant -a""Variance"to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the issuance of a Zoning Permit to permit: n el c= — ,IL 1 C e-2 4 1 e7o /�nC1- �o Le- 4. my 12gRigif was refused beeabise: Th/f /. 5. Property Owner: /.�;/�G.,� �/ .�,��„�„ ,<<.�„ -„�� /c, Business: Address: /ZOl S, �42x s /n (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: (Home) (Business) (Fax) 6. Applicant: Business: Address: ��e- s (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: (Home) (Business) (Fax) 7. Contact Person: �/i �/- ��'• S Business: Address: (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: (Home) (Business) (Fax) E-mail address: /,r-S � frm a X 3 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 The Zoning Board of Adjustment may grant a Variance, provided the Board members can make a finding that the Variance will not result in unnecessary hardship, will not be contrary to the public interest, will observe the Spirit of the Ordinance, and shall result in substantial justice. This appeal will not be granted unless sufficient facts are presented in this application to justify the variance in light of the standards and to show that the granting of the variance relates to the intent and purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and the Land Use Policy Plan. Approval of the Variance 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 a Variance, and that said information is factual. Signed by: i Date: Property Owner(s) (Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.) 4 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 Variance Supporting Information (This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted) The Zoning Board of Adjustment can grant a Variance, only if all of the following standards are satisfied. In order to facilitate review of this application for a Variance, the applicant must address each of the "Variance Standards" set forth in Section 29.1504(4) of the Zoning Ordinance, which are listed below. (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. Variance Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining that the "Variance Standards" are satisfied. Pursuant to Iowa law, a variance shall be granted only if all of the following standards are satisfied: (a) The granting of the variance shall not be contrary to the public interest. Please present information to indicate that the Variance will not result in injury or endangerment to other property or persons, nor will it devalue nearby property. Explain how the request meets this standard. _Si n ma`s��/) //�/G•-/n U- /o L �/ ! �. S ♦ S �o ��us �✓��c w<<,/� �5 . /� „fie �� /� �e/ 5 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (b) That without granting of the variance, and due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. Unnecessary hardship exists when: (i) The land in question cannot yield a reasonable return if used only for a purpose allowed in the zone; To meet this standard please show that all beneficial use and/or enjoyment t of the property will be lost if the Variance is not granted. Supporting evidence from a professional appraiser, realtor, or other professional, may be necessary to support your appeal. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may require documentation of loss of value in order to grant this variance. Explain how the request meets this standard. 'o�Cl CnT G✓i�� .O✓7ri yG/u e- oo/ �z, s ��c Z2 oI�e "I') (ii) The plight of the owners is due to unique circumstances and not to the general conditions of the neighborhood; Please show that the physical circumstances on the subject property are unique and unlike other properties in the vicinity. Explain how the request meets this standard. 6 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (iii)The use to be authorized by the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Please show that the proposed use is compatible with the character of the surrounding area. Explain how the request meets this standard. tz (c) The spirit of the ordinance shall be observed even when the variance is granted. Please show that the Variance is consistent with the intent of the Sign Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and the Land Use Policy Plan. A Variance would not be consistent with the intent if alternatives for development exist that do not require a Variance. Explain how the request meets this standard. / /[/l��ct/' /✓7 /L-r - Glp✓7�Z�c c�lC'�-// B� � /1 i 7� y�, / �j1 / ` Ccc-S�<7 7 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 (d) Substantial justice shall be done as a result of granting the variance. Explain how the request meets this standard. S lI fps<< IIZZ, 8 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 Variance Site Plan Checklist (For Properties Occupied by a Single-Family or a Two-Family Dwelling) (This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted) The applicant shall submit a Site Plan, drawn to scale, that clearly shows the Variance 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 Variance 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 a "Variance", not the Site Plan described on this checklist.) C116imensioned property lines ❑Abutting streets and alleys l- cation and size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures (include distances to all property lines and distances between buildings and structures.) lam-Required setbacks �O A� A • �� O--Driveways and parking areas, fully-dimensioned 4C*1 Other pertinent information necessary to fully understand the need for a Variance (e.g.: significant change in topography, location and size of mature trees, etc.) tr ✓-c�/- 9 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 Variance 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 << �� 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: Date: Property Owner Print Name (Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.) 10 RECEIVED 2030 Country Club Blvd DEC 0 4 2019 To Whom It May Concern; CITY OF AMES,IOWA DEPT.OF PLANNING&HOUSING The current code prevents parking on the side of this particular house because the current code identifies what appears visually and logically to be the "side yard"—the "Front Yard". In other words because this particular property resides on a curve or corner per se it is seen as having two front yards. Two front yards per code but visually only one front yard. Code says you can't add parking to the front yard. The purpose of this request is ideally for functionality and safety. As we all know parallel parking and/or backing out onto a street increases the chances of an accident. The undue requirements to shuffle cars means that any time someone wants to drive off the property and they have a car behind them; they will have to: A. drive on the lawn and damage the lawn (especially in wet conditions) B. move the other car first. This means having to move two cars every time the front car wants to leave. A. Aesthetically I think it is fair to say, this would create nothing in the way of"unattractive or aesthetically unpleasant". It would simply blend right in and be consistent w/every other home in the area. Many homes (including the adjacent neighbor) have parking which in an area that would be considered front yard. B. The setting and topography of 2030 Country Club actually would be enhanced and improved by allowing the parking to be closer to the back of the house and on the side of the house. C. In the end; we are simply requesting to have two approved parking spaces on what is the side of the house and asking that the code be amended or modified to account for houses/properties that reside on curves and corners. D. Please see the visuals and I think you will find it reasonable, rational and logical to allow this change and make this amendment. E. Lastly, no one is arguing what is the side of the house; only what is the side yard vs front yard as it pertains to "approved parking space". Thank You Sincerely, William J Jennings _s-iS-a?�1l Sis 3 RECEIVED (N. Beacon'' Story County, IA / City of Ames DEC 04 2019 CITY OF AMES,IOWA DEPT.OF PLANNING&HOUSING `"► Overview ro ro � ALX 16 P WI Le gend end J; Parcels 8 r. Lots n 1 , 1 ❑ Townships `� ` ❑ Corporate Limits SE NE ° s° ��. Road Centerlines l �r.- i 1 ';" •`+ To _ k/< r ttp.S , T 2 KIL 5 E t S N OE T. 55 ft > � Q Parcel ID 0909277130 Alternate ID 0909277130 Owner Address JENNINGS,WILLIAM&TRACI Sec/Twp/Rng 09-83-24 Class R-Residential 203000UNTRY CLUB BLVD Property Address 2030 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD Acreage n/a AMES IA 50014-7013 AMES District 01001-AMES CITY/AMES SCH Brief Tax Description COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD BLOCKAOLOT:7AMES (Note:Not to be used on legal documents) Concerning Assessment Parcels and Platted Lots Within theCityof Ames Jurisdiction: The solid parcel boundary lines represent the legal description as recorded and are not necessarily theofficial platted lot lines. Dashed lines are official plat lots If a parcel contains dashed lines,please contact the Ames Planning&Housing Department(515-239-5400)to determine which lines can be recogniz or building permit or zoning purposes.If you have questions regarding the legal description or parcel measurements,please contact the Story County Audito office(515-382-7210). Date created:9/9/2019 Last Data Uploaded:9/6/2019 11:36:13 PM C _/ Developed by T�✓`ll�j, ��"�' Ui T/nt 7 r� ��Ser E SPATIAL �• ✓ RECEIVED t r:�. Beacon Story County, IA / City of Ames DEC 04 2019 CITY OF AMES,IOWA OF PLANNING&HOUSING s Overview a i t Legend „� R ' ❑ Parcels Lots ,¢ Q Townships ❑ Corporate Limits SE NO � � Road Centerlines �� KILDEE gr Parcel ID 0909277130 Alternate ID 0909277130 Owner Address JENNINGS,WILLIAM&TRACI Sec/Twp/Rng 09-83-24 Class R-Residential 203000UNTRY CLUB BLVD Property Address 203000UNTRYCLUB LVD Acreage n/a AMES IA50014-7013 AMES District 01001-AM CITY/AMESSCH Brief Tax Description COLLEGE H IGHTS ADD BLOCK:10 LOT:7 AMES (Note:Not t be used on legal documents) Concerning Assessment Parcels and Platted L sWithlntheCityof Ames Jurisdiction: The solid parcel boundary lines represent the galdescripti0nasrecorded and are not necessarily the officialplatted lot lines. Dashed lines are official platted lots. If a parcel contains dashed lines,please c tact the Ames Planning&Housing Department(515-239-5400)to determine which I ines can be recognized for building permit or zoning purposes.If you have uestionsregarding the legal description or parcel measurements,please contact the Story County Auditor's office(515-382-7210). Date created:9/9/2019 Last Data Uploaded:9/6/2019 11:36:13 PM Developed by"Schneider GEOSPATIAL n 9/9/2019 Gmail-2030 Country Club/Kildee - a I hope this helps summarize our conversation and clarify the steps. Please let me know if you still have questions! Thanks! Sara Van Meeteren Building Official Inspection Division Ames Fire Department 515 Clark Ave. Ames, IA 50010 Office 515-239-5255 Fax 515-239-5261 -----"Bill Jennings" <jenningsremax@gmail.com> wrote: ----- To: "Sara Van Meeteren"<svanmeeteren@city.ames.ia.us>, "Dan Thomas"<DThomas@city.ames.ia.us>, "Traci Jennings" <traci@jenningsrealestateteam.com> From: 'Bill Jennings"<jenningsremax@gmail.com> RECEIVED Date: 09/06/2019 05:08AM Subject: 2030 Country Club/Kildee DEC 04 2019 [Quoted text hidden] CITY OF AMES,IOWA DEPT.OF PLANNING&HOUSING 1-2 CI S f�c 7/o Q.11C 71 ��-/l G G✓�� GJou ��/ �� c1 ST C;07G/J �. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=d3fa65efb2&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A 1643952618281138603&simpl=msg-f%3A164395261828.. 212 9/9/2019 R E Gr i4•WEDIub/Kildee MGmail DEC 0 4 2019 Bill Jennings<jenningsremax@gmail.com> CITY OF AMES,IOWA DEPT.OF PLANNING&HOUSING 2030 Country Club/Kildee Sara Van Meeteren<svanmeeteren@city.ames.ia.us> Fri, Sep 6, 2019 at 1:43 PM To: Bill Jennings<jenningsremax@gmail.com> Cc:Dan Thomas<DThomas@city.ames.ia.us>,Traci Jennings<traci@jenningsrealestateteam.com> Bill and Traci, It was nice to visit with you this morning!We discussed several different processes so I wanted to email a synopsis of our conversation. For rental purposes,you may submit a Code Modification Application (attached)to allow the current non-compliant parking(because it lacks proper width)to be counted towards the two required off-street parking spaces since site conditions prohibit you from being able to add additional compliant parking. If you would like to add another'lane'of parking to the existing parking,you would be required to also add parking behind the front yard (the Southeast comer of the house). If you would like to request a variance to allow the additional lane without the required rear parking, you may do so here: https://www.cityofames.org/home/showdocument?id=35851. If you feel that the ordinance should be amended so that the front yard is measured from the front plane of the house instead of the closest point to the property line, you may email the City Council(at amescitycouncil@cityofames.org)to request a text amendment. In this email, I would include pictures of the area,a drawing of what you would propose to construct,and the code language that should be amended.The code section to be referenced is 29.406(7)(g): (b) As used in this section, front yard means the open space in that portion of a yard between the street and the face of the structure and a line originating from the left side of the lot and extending to the right side of the lot. The line,as viewed from the street, shall extend parallel to the street to the nearest corner of the principal structure and then along the face of the principal structure to the right corner, and from that point on a line parallel to the street to a point on the right lot line. As used in this section, the face of a principal structure shall be any and all portions of the structure fronting on a street. 'I'hc front yard shall not include any portion of the city right-of-way. A corner lot shall he deemed to have two front yards. (Ord. No.4205. /-13-I5) - Structure ® Motor Vehicle Parking Prohibited Driveway Q O 7 \J w LIJ STREET RIGHT OF WAY 5 Amending this section so that the front yard is measured from the front comer of the house would allow you to call the area in red below the side yard instead of the front yard. Parking would be allowed in this area as would a 6'privacy fence. https:Hmail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=d3fa65efb2&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1643952618281138603&simpl=msg-f%3A164395261828... 1/2 RECEIVED (NBeacon'' Story County, IA / City of Ames DEC 04 2019 CITY OF AMES,IOWA DEPT.OF PLANNING&HOUSING O`�� tip' --- r, " '`•+ 7 Overview OL LWA E �•, ` =� Legend .11l4 ❑ Parcels $ -- Lots Townships ❑ Corporate Limits SE Road Centerlines t r KILDEE ST N - Q r Parcel ID 0909277130 Alternate ID 0909277130 Owner Address JENNINGS,WILLIAM&TRACI Sec/Twp/Rng 09-83-24 Class R-Residential 203000UNTRY CLUB BLVD Property Address 2030 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD Acreage n/a AMES IA50014-7013 AMES District 01001-AMES CITY/AMES SCH Brief Tax Description COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADD BLOCK-10LOT:7 AMES (Note:Not to be used on legal documents) Concerning Assessment Parcels and Platted Lots within the City of Ames Jurisdiction: The solid parcel boundary lines represent the legal description as recorded and are not necessarily the official platted lot lines. Dashed lines are official platted lots. if a parcel contains dashed I i nes,please contact the Ames Planning&Housing Department(515-239-5400)to determine which I ines can be recognized for building permit or zoning purposes.If you have questions regarding the legal description or parcel measurements,please contact the Story County Auditor's office(515-382-7210). Date created:9/9/2019 Last Data Uploaded:9/6/201911:36:13 PM Developed by"�11(1 klw GEOSPATIAL