HomeMy WebLinkAboutA043 - Hearing on Rezoning of Property located at 2715 Dayton Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Government/Airport District (S-GA)ITEM #:47
DATE:08-12-25
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2715 DAYTON AVENUE FROM
AGRICULTURAL (A) TO GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT (S-GA)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames is requesting to rezone the 5.84-acre property at 2715 Dayton Avenue from
Agricultural District (A) to Special Purpose - Government/Airport District (S-GA) (Attachments
A & B). The City purchased the property to establish a new animal shelter to replace the
existing one on Billy Sunday Road. Once the site is rezoned, the Council will make further
decisions about the design, timing, and construction of the shelter. Development and use of
the property will be subject to administrative staff review with a Minor Site Development Plan.
There are two rural homes outside of the City on acreages to the north of the subject property,
which are zoned by Story County as Agricultural (A-1). To the south and west of the subject
property is land that has been recently developed as an industrial subdivision, with office and
industrial service uses. The USDA National Animal Disease lab is to the east of the site,
across Dayton Avenue.
Ames Plan 2040 designates the property as "Employment" (Emp) (Attachment C). Standard
zoning categories listed for Employment include General Industrial (GI), Research Park
Industrial (RI), and Intensive Industrial (II). The S-GA district is exclusively reserved for
properties used for or owned by government (federal, state, county, school district, or
municipal). Any future land use designation can have land use that is zoned S-GA.
Development with the S-GA is guided by the planned land use, which in this case would be
industrial standards.
One of the goals of the Employment land use designation is to accommodate a wide range of
industrial types of uses. GI zoning, which typically is applied to Employment land, allows for a
wide range of indoor and outdoor uses. An animal shelter facility is similar to allowed uses in
GI and will be compatible with the industrial uses planned for this area. The operations and
site improvements for GI properties will be complementary to an animal shelter.
City water is accessible from the Dayton Avenue. City sanitary sewer access comes from the
property to the south and ends at the south property line. Vehicular access will be from Dayton
Avenue.
The site currently has a brick-clad building that was formerly used as a daycare. There is a
concrete parking lot to the north of the building. Future improvements could include an
expansion of the building and new outdoor facilities for animals. The City plans to use the site
for other needs as well, including outdoor storage as an interim use for the Parks and
Recreation Department maintenance and outdoor storage, including for yard and tree waste.
Other uses or activities could be planned for the site that are not currently known.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
On July 16, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the rezoning request.
Commissioners discussed the future plans for the site, including additions to the current
building and the temporary use of the site by the Parks and Recreation Department for yard
waste.
One individual, who lives north of the site outside of the City, provided comments requesting
additional information about the planned use of the site, including outdoor facilities for dogs.
The Commission voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve first reading of an ordinance to rezone the property at 2715 Dayton Avenue
from the Agricultural District (A) to the Special Purpose - Government/Airport District.
2. Deny the request to rezone the property at 2715 Dayton Avenue.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The request for rezoning will allow for Government use of the site as defined by the
City Council. Use of the site will be similar to industrial use that are consistent with the
a d o p t e d Ames Plan 2040 as described in the addendum. There are no projected
impacts to infrastructure and City services for this parcel. Although no defined plans
are available for the site at this time, the City Council will review and approve the
design of the animal shelter in the future through is the award of a contract to
rehabilitate the building. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Addendum.pdf
Attachment A - Location Map.pdf
Attachment B - Zoning Map.pdf
Attachment C - Future Land Use Map.pdf
Attachment D - Applicant's Statement.pdf
Attachment E - Property Survey & Legal Description.pdf
2715 Dayton Ave - Rezoning.docx
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ADDENDUM
REZONING BACKGROUND:
Ames Plan 2040. The Future Land Use Map designates the land proposed for rezoning
as “Employment” (Emp) which is consistent with the proposed “S-GA”
(Government/Airport) District zoning (Attachment C – Future Land Use Map). The
proposed use as an animal shelter for the City of Ames is consistent with the goals and
development guidelines for the “Emp” land use designation. The location of the animal
shelter will minimize the impact and external effects on city neighborhood, which is a
stated goal for the “Emp” future land use category.
Proposed Zoning. The applicant proposes rezoning from “A” (Agricultural) to “S-GA”
(Government/Airport) District. The “S-GA” zone is a Special Purpose District in the
adopted zoning regulations of Chapter 29 in the Municipal Code. It is reserved exclusively
for structures and uses related to or owned by federal, state, county, school district, or
municipal government authorities. Such structures and uses include property of the City
of Ames for administration and services. Although such governmental structures and uses
enjoy a legal exemption from local zoning requirements (with the exception of height
limitations in the vicinity of any airport) it is expected that such authorities will cooperate
with the Department of Planning and Housing to encourage the development of standards
which will be applicable to and compatible with the general character of the area in which
this District is situated.
Existing Uses of Land. Land uses that occupy the subject property and other
surrounding properties are described in the following table.
Direction from Subject Property Existing Primary Land Uses
Subject Property Vacant Existing Building
North Crop Production & Two Rural
Acreages
East Federal Government Facilities
South Industrial Service (Vacant)
West Industrial Service (Vacant)
Infrastructure. Public utilities serving this parcel are in Dayton Avenue right-of-way along
the east boundary of the site. The street is paved with one lane for each direction . Any
future extension of City utilities and connections will be at the property owner’s expense.
Findings of Fact. Based upon an analysis of the proposed rezoning and laws pertinent
to the proposed map amendment, staff makes the following findings of fact:
1. The subject property is owned by the City of Ames. A survey of the boundaries of the
subject property is included as Attachment E – Property Survey & Legal Description.
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2. Ames Municipal Code Section 29.1507(1) allows the property owner to initiate an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
3. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the designation of “Employment” (Emp)
identified on the Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map.
4. Any changes to the site that require building or parking lot expansion, will be subject
to approval of a Minor Site Development Plan to ensure that such development and
intensity of use ensures a safe, functional, efficient, and environmentally sound
operation.
5. Infrastructure and City services for this parcel are consistent with what is already
anticipated for the area.
Public Notice. The City provided mailed notice to all property owners within 400 feet of
the subject property prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in accordance
with the notification requirements of Chapter 29.
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ATTACHMENT A
Location Map
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ATTACHMENT B
Zoning Map
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ATTACHMENT C
Ames Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map
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ATTACHMENT D
Applicant’s Statement
The following text is intended to supplement the Rezoning Application packet as required.
1. Reasons for Requesting Rezoning. The land was recently purchased by the City of
Ames as the new location for the Ames Animal Shelter. It is currently zoned as “A”
(Agricultural). As land that is now reserved exclusively for structures and uses owned
by the municipal government (City of Ames) it is consistent with the adopted Zoning
regulations to rezone the property to “S-GA” (Government/Airport) as land owned and
used by the City.
2. Consistency of the Rezoning with Ames Plan 2040. We believe that requesting “S-
GA” zoning is consistent with the “Employment” (Emp) designation on the Future Land
Use Map.
3. Current Zoning. “A” (Agricultural)
4. Proposed Zoning. “S-GA” (Government/Airport)
5. Proposed Use. Ames Animal Shelter
6. Legal Description. See the attached survey.
7. Land Area. 5.84 Acres.
8. Map. See attachment.
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ATTACHMENT E
Property Survey & Legal Description
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DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE, RESERVED FOR RECORDER
Prepared by: City Clerk’s Office, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: 515-239-5105
Return to: Ames City Clerk, P.O. Box 811, Ames, IA 50010
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 29.301 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY CHANGING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND SHOWN ON
SAID MAP AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 29.1507 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa;
Section 1: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa, as provided for in
Section 29.301 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is amended by changing
the boundaries of the districts established and shown on said Map in the m anner
authorized by Section 29.1507 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows:
That the real estate, generally located at 2715 Dayton Avenue, is rezoned from
Agricultural (A) to Government/Airport District (S-GA).
Real Estate Description: A part of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 36-T84N-
R24W of the 5th P.M. Story County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at a
point on the east line, 16.5 ft. South of the NE corner of said NE1/4-NE1/4, thence
N88° 41’W -925.0 ft., parallel and 16.5 ft. distant from the north line of said NE1/4-
NE1/4; thence south 275.0 ft., thence S88° 41’E.-925.0 ft. to the east line of said
NE1/4 -NE1/4; thence north 275.0 ft. to point of beginning, containing 5.84 acres,
subject to highway right of way.
Section 2: All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3: This ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption
and publication as provided by law.
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ADOPTED THIS day of , .
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A Haila, Mayor
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