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Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use
Special Use PermitApplication Packet
for a ,Site in a Residential Zone
1. Application Packet. The "Application Packet" for a Special Use Permit to allow
"Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use in a Residential Zone"includes the following:
• Application Form (This form must be completed for all applications.);
• Supporting Information (Each standard listed must be addressed.);
• Site Development Plan Checklist (Use this checklist to prepare the Site Development
Plan); and,
• Permission to Place a "Zoning Action Pending" Sign on Private Property (This form must
be signed by the property owner.)
• Adjoining Property Owner Support Statement. (Completion of this form is optional.)
Be sure to complete and submit all the required materials that are part of this
Application Packet. Failure to do so will result in a delay in accepting your application
until it is complete.
2. Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings. Within three days after the application is received,
staff will determine if the application is complete and notify the applicant. Once staff has
determined it is complete, staff will contact the applicant to discuss the application, including
possible timelines for Board consideration. The Zoning Board of Adjustment conducts a
public hearing, considers the recommendation of the Planning and Housing staff and makes
the final decision, based on the standards in the Ordinance. The Board meets on the
second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.Additional
meetings may be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, April through October. The
Board must approve, deny, or modify the Special Use Permit application within 60 days of
the public hearing. For more information about the review process and schedule, please see
the Development Review Information page on the City web site at www.cityofames.org.
s. Submittal and Filing Fee. The complete application and filing fee must be submitted to the
Department of Planning and Housing. All required information and materials must be filed
with the:
Department of planning and Housing
Room 214, City Hall
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, Iowa 60010
The filing fee is required at the time the application is submitted. The amount of the
filing fee is available from the Department of Planning and Housing.
4. Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations. The applicant shall submit seven
(7) copies of the Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations, and one set of
reduced copies of the Site Development Plan and Architectural Elevations, no larger than
1Vx17".
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS WHILE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION,
PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND HOUSING.
Phone: 515-239-5400
FAX; 515-239-5404
Email: planning@cityofames.org
RECEIVED. Application Form Last Updated:August 8, 2020
DEC 0 9 2021
CITY OF AX�gement of a Nonconforming Use
DEPT.OF PLANNING '
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.)
PID#0528390210
1. Property Address for this Special Use Permit: PID#0528390000
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 28,Township 84N, Range 24W Story County, Iowa
4• Property Owners:
1. Ellen and Gunnar Wyatt
3038 Redbud Circle,Ames, Iowa 50014
515-450-4690
2. Northridge Homeowners Association
Attention: Ron Frantzen
P.O. Box 642,Ames Iowa 50010
515-239-4455
5. Applicant; Northern Natural Gas Company
Business:
Address: 1120 Centre Pointe Drive Suite#400 Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 651-456-1762
(Horne) (Business) (Fax)
6. Contact Person: Jennifer Sweney
Business: Northern Natural Gas Company
Address: 1120 Centre Pointe Drive Suite#400 Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: 651-402-1776 mobile
(Home) (Business) (Fax)
E-mail address: Jennifer.sweney@nngco.com
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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, el cetera.
i (11'e) cerll� float I(11e) have submitted all the required information to apply for a.Special Use
Permit and that lire infarmation isfacheal.
Signed b :y ~ 1 j "S/ Date:
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Property+ 0 ner(s) r
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Print Name /
(Note: Na other signature may he suhstifuted for line Properly Owner Is Signature.)
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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, et cetera.
I(M) cerdfl, that I(w) have submitted all the required information to apply for a Special Use
Permit and that the information is factual.
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Signed by: t Date:
Property OM'k'
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Print Name
(Note: No other signature may be substituted for the Property Owner's Signature.)
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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.)
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.
Northern Natural Gas Company(NNG) will be in harmony with the general principles
and proposals of the City of Ames Land Use Policy by working with landowners and
assisting the city of Ames in the successful execution of its primary goal for a new
vision in planning and managing growth. The installation of the odorizer facility,
and the odorization of natural gas, will ensure the safe, efficient and continuous
energy delivery to the City of Ames and its surrounding communities as they
continue to grow.
(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 NNG odorizer facility will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to
be harmonious In appearance with the existing and intended character of the
general vicinity and in compliance with all federal and local regulations. As a part of
local requirements, NNG will work In partnership with the existing neighborhood by
collaborating with its adjacent landowner neighbors. Agreements are in place
requiring that NNG consult with adjacent landowners regarding a landscape,fencing
and maintenance plan that will keep the premises clean, orderly and consistent with
the surrounding neighborhood and be In compliance with local homeowner
association covenants.
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(c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same
general vicinity.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
This facility will not be hazardous nor disturbing to this neighborhood and has been
specifically designed for this location. Ali National Fire Protection Association
requirements will be met. The containment vessel includes secondary containment
and the pneumatic actuator Incorporates a gas filtration system. A landscaping plan
will be created with careful consideration given to adjacent landowner concerns and
will include Indigenous foliage, shrubbery and trees where possible to decrease
noise and provide visual barriers.
(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 facility design will eliminate the need formost essential public services. The
facility will require electricity but it will not require water,storm sewer,sanitary
sewer,phone,garbage removal or mail delivery services.
(e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
This private facility will be locked and gated to minimize contact with anyone not
representing or affiliated with NNG. in the unlikely event of an emergency,
emergency services will be required.An E911 address will be acquired and a sign
posted appropriately.
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(f) 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.
This private facility will have limited access to company personnel only and will be
operated in strict compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirements. The facility is small
and all activity will be conducted and monitored by NNG for the purpose of adding
odorant to the Gilbert branch line, therefore; this facility will not create excessive
production of traffic,noise,smoke,fumes,glare 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.
This area is zoned residential-low density. As stated in Chapter Two of the City of
Ames Land Use Policy Plan, "An additional 225-1300 acres should be allocated for
future residential uses." If"Average density for all new residential uses is
allocated at approximately 5.6 dwelling units per gross acre(approximately 4.5
dwelling unit per net acre),"than nearly 6000 dwelling units will rely on the the safe
and reliable delivery of energy services. NNG will be working In tandem with the
City of Ames to plan for and manage this expected growth.
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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.
Entrance to this facility will be limited to authorized personnel only and, on-
average,accessed once a week. This restricted access will not create higher levels
of traffic and will not change the street classification of George Washington Carver
Avenue.
(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.
Access to this facility will be to authorized personnel only and used to conduct
weekly operations and maintenance work. The only delivery to this site will occur
once a year.
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(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.
Trucks accessing this site will be single axle and less that 26,000 g.v.w;there will
be no waste collection nor moving vans at this facility.
(d) Not have noticeably different and disruptive hours of operation.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
Typical hours of operation at this facility will be Sam to 5pm,Monday through Friday.
These hours of operation will not be.a disruption to the neighborhood.
(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.
The residential land being transformed into a pipeline odorixerfacllity.Is 4,143 square
feet or.0959 acres. NNG does not consider this a 'land loss"but rather an
investment In the city of Ames to keep the delivery of important energy services safe,
continual and reliable.
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(fJ 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.
NNG is partnering with federal and local regulatory authorities and local landowner
neighbors to ensure that the structure placement,height and scale will be within
regulatory guidelines, compatible with the building pattern in the neighborhood and
compliant with local building covenants.
(g) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
Explain how the request meets this standard.
At NNG, we pride ourselves on excellence in every aspect of our work. We
continuously strive to meet and exceed expectations regarding regulatory
compliance,business performance and operational excellence. /n this spirit,NNG
will adhere to the current Northridge Homeowners Association Building Covenant,
city, county,state, National Fire Protection Association and federal Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration standards.
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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'x17".
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
❑ Legal Description.
❑ Dimensions of the present lot and lot area, to the nearest tenth of a foot.
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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.
❑ 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.
❑ Existing and proposed location and size of water mains, service lines and hydrants, and/or
water well.
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
❑ 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
I.D.0.T. and a meeting shall be held that includes 1.D.0.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.
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❑ 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;
❑ 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;
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
❑ 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.
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❑ 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;
❑ 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,
❑ 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: "All construction materials,
dumpsters, detached trailers, or similar items are prohibited on public streets or within the
public right-of-way."
❑ Size of electrical service and one line drawing of the metering and electrical service.
❑ Number of meters at each location.
❑ Preferred 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-! (General Industrial)
orin a P-1(Planned Industrial) zoning district, thatshows the following:
❑ Approximate number of employees;
❑ Approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems, e.g., projected water demand
(GPM/GPD), waste water generation (GPD + CODIBOD), electricity demand (KVV), storm
water increase (CFS), solid waste generation (tons); and
❑ Possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors, such as noise, odor,
smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, or heat.
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Special Use Permit
(Proposed Use in a Residential Zone)
Permission to Place a "Zoning Action Pending" Sign
on Private Properht
(This florin must be filled out coiiipletely 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
9 visible from adjacent public streets prior to the public hearing.
The owner of property at A�S CVq L\\CCAO.he►eby 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 he placer)an tite property severed cirrus prior to actirot on thr request by
the Planning and Zoning Commission,toning Boord rf ifdjumnent,or the('try C our ed. and inur,remain
on the property until the request has been approved or denied by lire C'itj.
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Prope y Owner
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Print Name
More: No usher Wgirattn•e may he submitrrted/rrr the Propertyr)rva i s SitirroNrre.J
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Special Use Permit
(Proposed Use in a Residential 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)(111) 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, �(
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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
1 understand that the signs will be placed on the property several days prior to action on the request by I�
the Planning and Zoning Commission,Zoning Board ofAdjushnent, or the City Council, and may remoln
on the property until the request has been approved or denied by the City,
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SIgned by: [r+lJAO to ku, _Date: 11 0
Property Owner
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Print Name
(Note, No other signature may be substituted for the Property owner's Signature.)
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