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Commission backs rezoning of 2715 Dayton Avenue to government airport district for interim animal‑shelter site

5492376 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended rezoning 2715 Dayton Avenue from agricultural to SGA (government/airport) so the city can remodel the former Eagles Loft preschool as an animal shelter and use part of the site temporarily for Parks & Rec storage; neighbors asked for clearer limits on future uses.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council rezone 2715 Dayton Avenue from agricultural to SGA (government/airport district) to allow the City of Ames to use the former Eagles Loft preschool for a new animal shelter and to temporarily store Parks and Recreation tree debris on portions of the site.

City staff explained the city purchased the former preschool and intends to remodel it for an animal shelter, with an addition for dog kennel space. “Our plan is to, remodel the former Eagles Loft, and we'd probably look at addition, for the dog kennel area because it's not…

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