HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - D&O Special Home Occupation to allow speech language pathology practiceCITY OF AMES, IOWA
ZONING BOARD OF
MAY T 3 2022
CITY CITY
AMES IOWA
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF LACEY WOLF FOR A SPECIAL CASE NO. 22-02
HOME OCCUPATION, AMES
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2913.04(3), PARCEL ID: OS-32-477-160
LOCATED IN THE RESIDENTIAL LOW DECISION & ORDER
DENSITY ZONING DISTRCT AT 3314
CANTERBURY COURT
FACTS
This application came before the Board for a Special Home Occupation Permit to allow for a
speech language pathology practice in a residential low density zoning district located at 3314
Canterbury Court. The Applicants indicate that the business will accept customers Monday
through Fridays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with most appointments occurring
on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
No more than four (4) clients will come to the home each day the business is open, and the
driveway will accommodate up to two (2) parking spaces in front of the garage. There are no
active home occupation permits currently at this Iocation.
Director of Planning & Housing Kelly Diekmann presented the Staff Report to the Board and
indicated that the home occupation falls within the maximum area permitted for such occupation,
meets the parking and customer visit allowances of the code, will be Iimited to typical business
hours, and will be by appointment only. The proposed use will not alter the normal residential
character of the area and staff recommends approval of the Special Home Occupation Permit.
FINDINGS AND DECISION
The Board considered the facts as detailed above and provided in the Staff Report and all
evidence provided at the hearing. The Board adopted the findings in the Staff report and found
that the relevant standards were met and established by the Applicant under Section 29.1304(3)
of the Ames City Municipal Code.
ORDER
WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to Section 29.1304(3) of the Ames City
Municipal Code, a Special Home Occupation Permit be GRANTED to allow for a speech
language pathology practice at 3314 Canterbury Court, subject to the home occupation being
operated as described by Applicants.
Any person desiring to appeal this decision to a court of record may do so within thirty (30) days
after the filing of this decision.
Done this 27`h day of April 2022.
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Rene Hall
Recording Secretary
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