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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Special Use Permit for Dry Cleaner in HOC Zone 306 E Lincoln Way o 06/35 Applicatlon Form Last Updated:August 19,2020 RECEIVE®, a6ti �C Nov o 3 2021 Special Use Permit CITY OF AMES IA -,Application Form for a Proposed Use - DEPT.of PLANNING AND HOUSING, in a Commercial Zone (This form must be filled out completely before your application will be accepted.) 1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: . 306 East Lincoln Way 2. 1 (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 "Commercial Zone" to allow For a Dry Cleaner in Highway Oriented Commercial Zone at the property address listed above. 3. Legal Description (attach, if lengthy): See attached plat of Survey 4. Property Owner: Rick Kasperbauer Business: Mayfair Cleaners Address: 508 Lincoln Way Ames IA 50010 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: !a-d i0" 3 9 S_d 5"1 .23)_J 4 S.1 (Home) (Business) (Fax) 5. Applicant: Same as property owner Business: Address: (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: (Home) (Business) (Fax) 6. Contact Person: Rick Kasperbauer Business: Mayfair Cleaners Address: (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone: 712-210-3852 515-232-2952 (Home) (Business) (Fax) E-mail address: rasperbauer@gmail.com 2 Application Form Last Updated:August 19, 2020 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, etcetera. 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. 10/2912021 Signed by: Property Owner(s) Date: Rick Kasperbauer Print Name (Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.) 3 Application Form Last Updated: August 8, 2017 Special Use Permit Supporting Information for a Proposed Use in a Commercial ,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 "Commercial 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 "Commercial Zone Standards", set forth in Section 29.1503(4)(c) 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. The project Is harmonious with all general principles and proposals of the LUPP. This project is a cleaning service business that is using environmentally safe cleaning chemicals. (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. The site is currently undevoloped property. Houses that had occupied the property were demolished by the previous owner. The business will have a new building and site Improvements. The existing buslnoss to the west Is a bank,to the south HOC zoned residential(owned by this business), to the east a converted motel to residential,and across Lincoln Way(an arterial street)there are automotive repair and sales, and the City's Resource Recovery Plant. 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. The dry cleaning process used by this process is environmentally safe. All cleaning material is recovered and reused. The use of perchloroetheylene (commonly referred to as"perc")is NOT used in this cleaning process. The cleaning is not hazardous or disturbing to future uses In the same general vicinity. (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. The business is located on an arterial street. It is adequately served by police,fire,water, sewer, drainage, refuse. The facility does not impact the schools. (e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services. Explain how the request meets this standard. This business Is redeveloping unused property. It does not create any public cost for public facilities or services. 5 Application Form Last Updated: August 8,2017 (fl 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. The cleaning process is closed loop system and there is no contact with chemicals.The process is NOT detrimental to any person,property or the general welfare. The site is located on an arterial street that Is Intended to serve heavy traffic;the entrance to the facility is on a side street and the exit Is on the side street and alley. There Is no noise,smoke,fumes,glares or odors. (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. The existing zone is Highway Oriented Commercial. The dry cleaning business is a service business that Is appropriate for HOC. The business needs to be located where it is conveinant for the customers to easily access the property on frequent basis. This site fulfills those needs of the business and the HOC zone. 6 Application Form last Updated:August S,2017 2. Commercial 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 commercial zone meets the "Commercial Zone Standards", set forth in 29.1503(4)(c), which are listed below, and shall find adequate evidence that each use in its proposed location will: (a) Be compatible with the potential commercial development and use of property planned to occur in the area. Explain how the request meets this standard. It is not expected there will be any redevelopment of the bank to the west or the hotellresidence to the east. The area to the south may be expanded In the future if the cleaning business Is expanded or additional services are offered. Redevelopment of adjacent parcels are likely with the relocation of businesses forced out of Lincoln Way by the new zoning regulations. (b) Represent the sufficiently desirable need for the entire community that the loss of commercial land is Justifiable In relation to the benefit. Explain how the request meets this standard. A dry cleaning facility Is a desirable service for the community's needs. Mayfair is currently the only operating facility in Ames. Other business that offer dry cleaning are shipping the Items to out of town facilities. The amount of land used for thls development is very small;0.31 acre. They are relocating from their existing facility on Lincoln Way that is too small and has traffic congestion issues. Their current site is rented and likely to be redeveloped in the future. (c) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone. Explain how the request meets this standard. The business is consistent with all applicable standards in the HOC zone. No waivers or other exceptions are being requested. 7 Application Form Last Updated:August 8, 2017 Special Use ]Permit ,Site Development Plan Checklist for a Proposed Use in a Commercial 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". 111 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 staffprior 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. l Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s). 0 Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of record of the property. 0 Name and address of the person or firm preparing the site plan. ® Property address(es). 0 Date of preparation. 111 North Arrow. 0 Scale: The scale shall not be less than 1"=10% and no greater than V=60', unless an alternate scale is approved by the Director of the Dept. of Planning and Housing. 0 Legal Description. 0 Dimensions of the present lot and lot area, to the nearest tenth of a foot. 8 Application Form Last Updated; August 8,2017 0 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. ® Number of dwelling units. 0 Square footage of each type of use. 0 Zoning designation of the property. O Proposed use of the property in sufficient detail to determine code compliance. XO Existing and proposed location and size of sanitary sewer mains and service lines, or septic tank and leaching field. 0 Existing and proposed location and size of water mains, service lines and hydrants, and/or water well. O 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. 0 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, 0 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. i.D.Q.T and a fneeting shall-143 held that inGlud-es PAQ.T. staff, the City tFaffiG e -' other- appropthe .de Maper anld_d III�++i l.-. eF!& plan preparar to agFee on}, tttCl i-qf 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. 0 Location and type of all existing and proposed signs. 9 Application Form Last Updated:August 8, 2017 0 Evidence that the proposed work or activity will comply with the Outdoor Lighting Code. Specifically, the application shall include: Cl Plans indicating the location on the premises, and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors and other devices; L�] 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 0 Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, showing the angle of cut off or light emissions. 0 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, fop-of-foundation elevations, finished floor elevations, and any proposed watercourse relocation. NA Whep aR appliratieR fer development invelves 0.5 aeFesT—eFtttfbed- ,afea Se , than 0.5 aGFes,,if teemed necessaryy� Total lot area is less than 14,000 s.f.(0.32 acres) O Location of natural features including: existing trees, rock outcrops and landslide areas. NA tg . Fetentlefi aFeas, ev16es Less than 10,000 s.f.of Impervious created with this project. © A landscape plan showing: 0 The location of plants. 0 A plant list that includes: ® The plant species; ® The quantity of each type of plant; and, 0 The size of each plant at the time of planting. 0 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. No information has been requested. 10 Application Form last Updated:August 8, 2017 0 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; O Legal description and street address of the property; ® Numerical scale and date; 0 All exterior wall elevations, indicating floor heights, overall building height and fenestration; and, C7 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: "Ail construction materials, dumpsters, detached trailers, or similar items are prohibited on public streets or within the public right-of-way." 0 Size of electrical service and one line drawing of the metering and electrical service. 0 Number of meters at each location. one meter. 0 Preferred voltage required for the building. 480 via Phase C� Preferred location of the electrical service. 11 Application Form Last Updated:August 19,2020 Special Use Permit (Proposed Use in a Commercial 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 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. 46L�-� Signed by: /2� Date: / old g as ropeerrty Owner Print Name (Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.) 12