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RESOLUTION NO. 26-677
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO MAJOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR 1410 BUCKEYE AVENUE - LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2026, the City Council approved an Integrated Site Plan
Subdivision Major Site Development Plan (MSDP) amendment to allow the construction
of Les Schwab Tire Shop to replace the now defunct Take 5 carwash. Prior to starting
construction, the applicant requests to amend its approval in order to build a "tire bullpen"
for storage along Buckeye and to enlarge the building from 6,478 square feet to 8,200
square feet. The applicant states that the requests are intended to better meet operational
needs, specifically as it relates to tire storage; and,
WHEREAS, the building enlargement will not alter the design aesthetic,
orientation, or the building materials, which are primarily precast aggregate with stamped
siding. The front of the building with glass and a showroom is located on the east side of
the site adjacent to Duff Avenue. The garage service area of the building is on the east
side of the building; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed bullpen addition is located adjacent to Buckeye, behind
the front yard landscaping. The enclosure will be eight feet in height, utilize a smooth -
face cement block, and have metal doors. The material is not identical to the primary
building; however, smooth face cement block is consistent with material used for buildings
and trash enclosures in the area. The bullpen materials will also use integrated concrete
coloring to match the building in color; and,
WHEREAS, the site changes do not require additional parking or landscaping, and
the site will remain generally unchanged; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the proposed
changes and the potential tire storage in the front along Buckeye at its October 7 meeting.
The Commission added a condition to ensure tire storage does not exceed the height of
the enclosure, as outdoor storage of that nature would not be compatible with the
surrounding commercial environment. The Commission voted 5 -0 on October 7, 2026, to
approve the amendment subject to the condition that the stored materials within the
bullpen enclosure never exceed the height of the bullpen .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
IA, that the request for a Major Site Development Plan as an amendment to the approved
Integrated Site Plan Subdivision for 1410 Buckeye Avenue is hereby approved, subject
to the following conditions: approval of the proposed amendment does not change any
prior conditions of approval for other lots of the Integrated Subdivision , and stored
materials within the bullpen enclosure never exceed the height of the bullpen wall .
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of October, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of October, 2026.