HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution denying the appeal of the conditions of approval for a certificate of appropriateness for 904 Kellogg AvenueRESOLUTION NO. 26-493
RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
FOR 904 KELLOGG AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the property owner at 904 Kellogg Avenue installed two mini split air
source heat pump systems with external supply lines in 2025; and,
WHEREAS, staff received a complaint about 904 Kellogg Avenue in spring 2026
that the property underwent alterations for mini split systems without the necessary
approval from the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and staff issued a notice of
violation on April 9, 2026, to the owners indicating that a C ertificate of Appropriateness
(COA) was required; and,
WHEREAS, the owner applied for a COA to allow installation of the two ground -
mounted heat pump systems with supply lines that run along the north and south of the
property to approve as is; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and approved the
application on May 11, 2026 with conditions and the owner subsequently appealed the
decision of HPC as it is not practicable to meet all conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
IA, that the denial of the appeal of the conditions of approval for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for 904 Kellogg Avenue is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of July, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: Gartin Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of July, 2026.