HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-2007 Planning and Zoning CommissionPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 7:30 PM
Formal Meeting
Iowa City City Hall
Lobby Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street .
AGENDA:
A. Call to Order
B. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
C. Rezoning Items:
CZ07-00002: Discussion of an application submitted by Streb Investment Partnership for a
rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Residential (R) zone for approximately 4.99
acres of property located on the north side of Rohret Road SW, approximately .5 mile west of
its intersection with Landon Avenue SW in Union Twp.
D. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: August 16, 2007
E. Adjournment
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 20, 2007
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern
Re: Item REZ07-00013, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R3)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The applicant, Al Streb of Streb Investments, is requesting a rezoning from Agricultural (A) to
Residential (R3) for approximately 4.99 acres of property located along the north side of Rohret
Road approximately Y2 mile southwest of the Rohret Road and Landon Avenue intersection. This
property lies outside the city limits of Iowa City, but is within the area covered by the Fringe Area
Policy Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City. It also lies within the Iowa City long-
range growth boundary.
ANALYSIS
Existing Land Use and Zoning
This property is currently zoned and used for agricultural purposes. All adjacent properties are
also currently zoned and used for agriculture, with the exception of a residence on the south side
of Rohret Road southeast of this property.
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan
The Fringe Area Agreement, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, is intended to provide
guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate
limits. It was mutually agreed to by the City of Iowa City and Johnson County. The agreement's
stated purpose is to provide for orderly and efficient development patterns appropriate to a non -
urbanized area, protect and preserve the fringe area's natural resources and environmentally
sensitive features, direct development to areas with physical characteristics which can
accommodate development, and effectively and economically provide services for future growth
and development. To further guide the implementation of this policy the agreement contains a
land use map which identifies appropriate land uses with in the fringe area. The applicant's
property is identified as appropriate for agricultural purposes. This is also the designation given to
it by the Johnson County Land Use Plan. Therefore the requested rezoning is not incompliance
with the Fringe Area Agreement or the Johnson County Land Use Plan.
In describing general standards applied to unincorporated development in the fringe area, the
Fringe Area Agreement seeks to "Discourage development in areas which conflict with the
Johnson County Land Use Plan which considers CSR (Corn Suitability Rating), high water table,
wetlands, floodplain, non -erodible soil, and road suitability." The County's Land Use Plan
discourages development in the City's growth area unless it is contiguous to previous outward
growth of the city. The Johnson County Land Use Plan generally seeks to preserve agricultural
land and minimize conflicts between incompatible uses. Rezoning this property from agricultural
to residential would not support either of these goals.
As noted above this parcel is within Iowa City's growth are (the area identified for eventual
annexation into the city). The Fringe Area Agreement generally encourages that land with the
growth area be annexed into the city prior to development. Until the outward growth of the city
reaches this parcel it may continue to be used for agricultural purposes.
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Infrastructure
The applicant has indicated that a well and septic system would be put in place should this
rezoning be approved. These options are not ideal for a parcel within the city's growth boundary.
A stated purpose of the Fringe Area Agreement is to "...effectively and economically provide
services for future growth and development." As the city expands outward over time, existing
rural residences must be switched over to City services. The smallest number of residences
requiring such a switchover results in the services being provided economically, as desired in the
Fringe Area Agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that item CZ07-00013, an application for the rezoning of approximately 4.99
acres of property located along the north side of Rohret Road approximately 'h mile southwest of
the Rohret Road and Landon Avenue intersection from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R3), be
denied.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Photograph
Approved by.
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner,
Department of Planning and Community Development
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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 16, 2007 — 7:30 PM
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brooks, Beth Koppes, Ann
Shannon
MEMBER EXCUSED: Terry Smith
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sunil Terdalkar, Sara
OTHERS PRESENT: Glenn Siders, Charlotte DePew
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent)
acres of land from Interim Development Office Researc
Family Residential (RS-8) with a Planned Development
Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zon
Development Office Commercial (ID -COI) zone for app
Development of Cardinal Point South, a residential subd
residential dwellings subject to:
Preliminary
reerks, Charlie Eastham, Wally Plahutnik, Dean
REZ07-00011, a rezoning of approximately 45.04-
Park (ID-ORP) zone to Medium Density Single-
✓erlay zone for approximately 34.58-acres, Interim
for approximately 8.75-acres, and Interim
oximately 1.71-acres; and a preliminary Planned
vision with a mix of single-family and multi -family
• Staff approval of the stormwater management facility prior to consideration by City Council
• Staff approval of the locations and designs of the mailt
• A conditional zoning agreement specifying
1. The section of Kennedy Parkway between Camp C
platted, and the necessary right-of-way will be dedic
water main in this section of the street will be provid
2. Installation of sub -grade for this section of Kennedy
owner prior to January 1, 2009
clusters
final Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard will be
,d and a letter of credit of the cost of installing the
at the time of final plat approval.
will be constructed by the applicant and/or
This section of Kennedy Parkway will be constructed prior to January 1, 2010 or when the school site
(located north of Kennedy Parkway) is developed, r Outlot C of Cardinal Point South is developed;
whichever occurs first, and
4 If the sub -grade is not constructed prior to January 1, 2009 or if the road is not built prior to January 1,
2010, issuance of building permits will cease for Cardinal Point South subdivision.
Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent) EZ07-00012, a rezoning from Intensive Commer-
cial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) for approximately 0.95-acres of property located at 805 S.
Gilbert Street and 817 S. Gilbert Street.
Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent) VAC07-00005, the vacation of 102 feet of the
north -south alley in Block 102, subject to the retention of p blic access and utility easements.
CALL TO ORDER:
Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm.
No discussion.
Planning and Zoning Commission
August 16, 2007
Page 2
Rezoning Items
REZ07-00011, discussion of a application submitted by Si
of approximately 45.04-acres of land from Interim Deve
Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS-8) w
approximately 34.58-acres, Interim Development Singled
8.75-acres, and Interim Development Office Commercial i
preliminary Planned Development of Cardinal Point Sou
family and multi -family residential dwellings. (45-day limita
thgate Development Services LLC for a rezoning
pment Office Research Park (ID-ORP) zone to
a Planned Development Overlay zone for
mily Residential (ID-RS) zone for approximately
-CO1) zone for approximately 1.71-acres; and a
a residential subdivision with a mix of single-
n period: 9/3/07)
Terdalkar said at the previous meeting the outstanding is ues had been discussed, most of which had been
resolved. Remaining issues, some still pending resolution i cluded:
Trail network for the school. The on -street sidewalk in both Coralville and Iowa City will be sufficient for the
pedestrian traffic. An 8-foot sidewalk on the north side of Kennedy Parkway between Camp Cardinal
Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road is recommended. Recommended that 66-foot right of way be
maintained; the applicant has agreed.
Elevations The applicant had provided new elevations earlier in the day. Staff felt the new elevation plus the
two included in the Commission's information packet w re adequate to meet criteria established by City
Code.
Mailbox clusters The applicant had changed the location o 7 a few mailbox clusters, they were still working on
obtaining a copy of the United States Postal Service (USP ) accepted mailbox. Staff had discussed with the
applicant moving the mailbox clusters to the private drives instead of having them in the public right-of-way.
Potential traffic implications included unnecessarily impeding traffic flow when people pulled up and
temporarily parked at the mailbox cluster to retrieve their rr ail. Staff and the developer will further pursue this
with the USPS.
Stormwater Management Calculations The applicant's engineer had provided calculations to the City
Engineer earlier in the day and received preliminary app oval that the capacity would be sufficient in the
stormwater basin.
Tree landscape design On Ryan Court, lots 20 to 38, the applicant had agreed to include a clause in the
covenant indicating that the developer would provide a list of 5 different kinds of trees for the homeowner to
select from, to ensure consistency of landscaping along the street. The street trees, one per lot, would be
planted on the private side of the property per the CityEngineer; to the extent possible all infrastructure
wouldl be located between the sidewalk and the street.
Public trail access Staff and the developer's engineers
trail/sidewalk access but due to the steep and critical slo
Miklo said the USPS has recently taken the position of n
located on the house or in front of residential houses on
mailboxes', a collection of 12, 16 or 20 mailboxes in on(
location and design of mailbox cluster (quantity of mailbox
to ensure that they are not near an intersection or located i
snow plows. For the townhouses, Staff would prefer to se
drives behind the townhouses. Staff intend to have a di;
amiable to this location for the mailboxes. For single-famil
good alternative location for the mailboxes so Staff antic
public street.
tried to find a way to install an ADA compliant
in the area it had not been possible.
I wanting to deliver mail to individual mailboxes
e street. The USPS was pushing to have 'gang
location. Staff had two main concerns, mailbox
5/cluster). Location of the mailboxes is important
o close to the street so as to cause problems for
the mailbox clusters located in private alleys or
ussion with the USPS to see if they would be
and zero -lot line homes there probably is not a
gates that the mailboxes will be located on the
Staff is not so concerned with the actual design of the mailboxes; the basic square metal mailbox is
acceptable. The number of boxes in a cluster could become an issue. Some developers have dressed up the
mailboxes by adding a roof, shelter or other decorative feature to the mailbox cluster which is typically
Planning and Zoning Commission
August 16, 2007
Page 3
located in the public right-of-way. If the developer opts to
Engineer would like to review the proposed mailbox struc
Staff would also like to assure that any thing built in the pt
development, but in this case Southgate was not proposii
location of the boxes where the concern.
;nhance the mailbox cluster(s) in any way, the City
:ure/enhancement prior to the time of final platting.
blic streets did not detract from the overall planned
g any structures around the mail boxes so that the
Eastham asked for a clarification of the minutes regarding a reference to funds being available to pay for part
of Kennedy Parkway. Miklo said the school district purchased the property to the north of Kennedy Parkway.
The City of Coralville and the City of Iowa City had each contributed $56,000 toward the purchase of the land
with the understanding that it would be used toward building the school's half -of the street and that the
school would not be responsible for building the street in that area. The money did not go to the school
district but to the party who sold the land.
Eastham said the previous Staff Report and discussion from the 8/2/07 Commission meeting included a
number of recommendations for this application which Eastham was having difficulty finding the authority in
the Zoning Code for the Commission to require those sorts of things. The mailboxes were not a bad idea; to
install them so that they would not be an obstacle for the snow -plows was ok. The design of the mailboxes
which was unrelated to plowing or maintenance, Eastham said he did not understand where in the Code the
Commission had the authority to make that kind of requirement. The same applied to the number of
townhouse units and a required number of elevations; req iring 3 or any elevations for the zero -lot line units.
Miklo said this was a planned development, with a pls
concessions to a developer such as allowing constructic
building duplexes in a zone that didn't allow them. It rest
developed as a non -planned development. The expectat
would be done; drawings showing building elevations, a►
would show a quality development and also requirement
line design standards. Those design standards talked abo
windows — it was all spelled out in the Code. Miklo said h
over the specific points and sections of the Code.
fined development the City often granted some
n of multi -family units in a single-family zone or
Ited in higher densities than would be possible if
Dn was that there was a plan that laid out what
expectation as laid out in the intent that a plan
hat the developer follow multi -family and zero -lot
it variety, consistency in architecture, trim around
would be glad to sit down with Eastham and go
Freerks said that with Planned Development zoning the in�ent was for the Commission review the details of
the plan in exchange for zoning bonus that are granted tot a developer.
Eastham said he'd read through all the Code provisions
requirements for this application were neatly and clearly
Miklo said in terms of the planned development, it refer
was where a lot of the specifics that Staff had raised were
he was not convinced that some of the specific
tined within some of the provisions.
back to the multi -family design standards; that
stained.
East said he did not see a requirement for more than one set of elevations. Miklo said that specifically would
not be found, what the Code did say was that a planned development would be suitable for a residential
zone, the multi -family would contain a variety of architectu a yet consistency in design. A judgment call had
to be made as to whether the plans submitted for the plarined development met the intent of the code and
the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff provided their professional recommendation and it was up to
the Commission to decide when making there recommend tion to City Council.
Public discussion was opened.
Glenn Siders, SouthGate Development, said he pretty much concurred with everything that Miklo had said.
With respect to the mailboxes, Miklo had accurately summarized the situation, the developer was more than
willing to not block vision or obstruct maintenance of the street. He wanted everyone to understand that they
were very limited as to what design of mailbox they could get, they were even uglier than the transformers
which sat in the front yard of many homes. They were trying to work with the USPS and had only one
mailbox option at present. With respect to design, they were limited as to what they could do.
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August 16, 2007
Page 4
They'd had their engineer look at specifically trying to ge
along Ryan or the gap between the single family and th
steep and critical slopes that were on the property, to
massive area and use of a lot of fill, it just would not work
ruin everything that the developers and Staff were trying
been paid to SouthGate Development and the property
payment, the school system owned their site, SouthGate
payment was in part to bring all infrastructure to that site.
school on that site, as part payment for street, sewer, eve
way. The school system would be obligated, for example
they would be responsible for the cost of that turn lane o
site. It had all been agreed to in the 28E agreement. So
they were happy to put it in.
Eastham said he understood that Siders was in agre
asked Siders to make any kind of comment about what
of the homes.
a walkway system into the park area somewhere
first four units and/or in other locations. With the
let ADA compliance would require clearing out a
Physically it might be done but Siders felt it would
o do. Regarding funding for street: the money had
owners of Cardinal Ridge South. They'd received
iad transferred the deed for their site to them. The
The cities had participated because they wanted a
rything that was associated with that street right of
if the wanted a turn lane installed with the street,
what ever might occur because of the use of that
ithGate was obligated to install the boulevard and
with the Staffs recommendations. Eastham
the recommendations would have on the cost
Siders said they would increase the cost of the homes. From what they had started out with their original
design and what they had now, they were not displeased with the design, and there was a market place for
it, it was like the Peninsula, there was a market for that use but it was proven that they paid more for that
use; they were paying more per square foot for that type of dwelling than the vinyl siding or customary
dwellings that were seen. It was not a good thing or a bad thing, but there was a cost associated with it.
Freerks said that a developer did end up with many
property - that was part of a planned development. A
design to make sure that it was compatible.
Public discussion was closed.
Motion: Brooks made a motion to approve REZ07-00(
from Interim Development Office Research Park i
Residential (RS-8) with a Planned Development O)
Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zo
Development Office Commercial (ID-CO1) zone for a
Development of Cardinal Point South, a residential su
residential dwellings subject to:
• Staff approval of the stormwater management facility
• Staff approval of the locations and designs of the mai
• A conditional zoning agreement specifying
s units than a conventional development on this
e off for higher density was some scrutiny of the
a rezoning of approximately 45.04-acres of land
)RP) zone to Medium Density Single -Family
y zone for approximately 34.58-acres, Interim
for approximately 8.75-acres, and Interim
Kimately 1.71-acres; and a preliminary Planned
sion with a mix of single-family and multi -family
to consideration by City Council
clusters
1. The section of Kennedy Parkway between Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard will be
platted, and the necessary right-of-way will be dedicated and a letter of credit of the cost of installing the
water main in this section of the street will be provided at the time of final plat approval.
2. Installation of sub -grade for this section of Kennedy Parkway will be constructed by the applicant and/or
owner prior to January 1, 2009
3. This section of Kennedy Parkway will be constructed prior to January 1, 2010 or when the school site
(located north of Kennedy Parkway) is developed, or Outlot C of Cardinal Point South is developed;
whichever occurs first, and
4. If the sub -grade is not constructed prior to January 1,I 2009 or if the road is not built prior to January 1,
2010, issuance of building permits will cease for Cardi al Point South subdivision.
Koppes seconded the motion.
Planning and Zoning Commission
August 16, 2007
Page 5
Miklo clarified that there had been two elevation drawings included in the information packet plus the third
drawing which had been distributed prior to the start of the meeting.
Plahutnik also seconded the motion.
Eastham said he would vote in favor of the motion but t
him that the development of this application through the i
the eventual homeowners of the properties even though
to him that the zoning code was quite clearly called for s
trivial additional cost. things that were most difficult for hi
alternative elevations for the zero -lot line and in some ca
the townhouse units. Eastham said he felt that some of
well designed subdivision and at the same time achieved
wanted to state for the record that it was clear to
zoning process had added some additional cost to
igher densities had been obtained. It was not clear
me of the additional requirements. Mailboxes were
i to understand were requirements for two or three
as townhouse units; requiring full width trim around
lose things could have been done and achieved a
;ome kind of cost reduction.
Plahutnik said the developer's main motivation was profit and the City/Commission tried to work within that.
As they asked for things that would raise the cost(s) they tried to give something back by allowing more
development and a little higher occupancy. They tried to keep things in line so the developer could go ahead
with their project and make money. Plahutnik said hews aware that Eastham's hot button was low cost
housing; his place on the Commission — he was not concerned either with the profit or in particular low cost
housing. Plahutnik's main concern was that 25 or 30 year from now when someone drove through this area
they would say that it was a really good addition to lowz City. For the developer, hopefully buildout would
occur way before then, they would be gone and they'd made their money. Some people had a pride such as
SouthGate had, others didn't. Other things like the multiple elevations, Soviet block housing was the most
egregious example of single face mass development. Ho efully no one would do that in Iowa City however
there were areas of town that one could drive through anc say, "What were they thinking? This looked like a
mini Soviet block development." There were tradeoffs a d each person on the Commission might have a
different focus. Eastham's focus was low cost housing, Plahutnik said he had other things on his mind which
include the long-term livability of the community.
Freerks said it was not black and white, the Code allowe
and she didn't see any issue with it. Freerks said she agi
there were a lot of units there and work had been done
more individual. It had been a benefit to the neighborl
supported having neighborhoods that were sustainable
would be a good development and she looked forward to
The vote passed on a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent).
REZ07-00012, discussion of an application submitted
Commercial (CI-1) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2
805 and 817 South Gilbert Street. (45-day limitation period
Miklo said this parcel was part of a larger CI-1 zone to the
The north property contained a medical office, the buildin
for lease. Buildings further north contained offices, apartn
east, commercial on the ground floor with residential on thi
Creek, there would be no development to the south as it
bed. To the west was also the creek and further west was
Staff felt the rezoning made a lot of sense as the creek pr
CC2 and the existing CC2 in the area and the more inte
west of the creek. The comprehensive plan showed the ai
the south as intensive plan. The text of the Plan talked at
Staff felt that that opened the door for the rezoning to (
amendment and it was right on the line of the area of a C
was a small enough area that Staff didn't feel an amendme
them to do such things in a planned development
ad with Plahutnik; looking at the Longfellow Manor
> create a lot of variety and make the units seem
od. This application was somewhat similar. She
id had a lot of variety, she felt this development
:eing it.
�y George Sehl for a rezoning from Intensive
zone for approximately 0.95-acres of property at
9-8-2007)
vest and was bordered on the east by CC-2 zone.
I on the south property was currently vacant and
ents and a bike shop. Kennedy Plaza was to the
second floor. To the south and west was Ralston
vas publicly owned land and contained the creek
warehouse and quasi -industrial uses.
ided a natural transition point from the proposed
:ive commercial and quasi -industrial area to the
a as being generally commercial and the area to
ut the change in character of the neighborhood;
;-2 without doing a major Comprehensive Plan
-2 zone as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. It
: to the Comprehensive Plan was warranted.
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August 16, 2007
Page 6
Gilbert was an arterial street with some congestion. GN
would not likely generate more traffic than a CI-1 use. l
was suitable for pedestrian traffic. Between the two prc
the proposed office use. Staff recommended approval of
Public comment was opened.
i the existing buildings on the site, the CC-2 uses
ere were good sidewalk networks in the area so it
erties there were 34 parking spaces, sufficient for
ie proposed rezoning from CI-1 to CC2.
Charlotte DePew, 1901 Farrel Drive. DePew was there as part of Informed Choice of Iowa Corporation, who
held the primary purchase offer to purchase the South Gi bert Street property which was currently for lease.
Their offer was contingent upon the rezoning because the were a non-profit medical clinic.
Public comment was closed.
Motion: Koppes made a motion to approve REZ07-000
zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone for approxin
Gilbert Street. Brooks seconded the motion.
Freerks said it seemed like a common sense thing to do;
Plan in any way to accommodate this. Koppes agreed.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent)
Vacation Item
a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1)
y 0.95-acres of property at 805 and 817 South
was no need to change the Comprehensive
VAC07-00005, discussion of an application submitted by Hieronymus Square Associates to vacate 102 feet
of the north -south alley located in Block 102 subject to the etention of public access and utility easements.
Miklo said this area had been rezoned to CB-10 last year; previous to that the City had vacated a portion of
the alley right-of-way and an alternative alley right of way was established to maintain circulation through the
block. In conjunction with the development of Hieronymus Square, the Commission had vacated a section
with the requirement that an alternative alley or public access easement be established in its place. The
applicant was now seeking the vacation, it was determined that rather than having an alley it would be better
to have a public access. The City would retain the most so them portion of the alley. As Hieronymus Square
proceeded and .the designs developed the underground parking area would include almost all of the use of
the land under the property and the applicant would be Seeking permission to use the land under the alley.
To make it clear so there would be no liability issues or lease issues involved, Staff recommended vacation
of the alley and retaining an access easement so the public could continue to use the property. The applicant
had agreed to do all snow maintenance of the alley. A new building on the former Rebel Plaza property is
currently under construction. It would have an underground parking access from the southern part of the
alley. With the new design of Hieronymus Square, their underground parking which would be devoted to the
residential and upper floors, would be accessed through the parking structure, it would be the easiest way to
get there and eliminated a lot of ramping and conflicts with sewer and other easements. Staff recommended
approval of VAC07-00005 subject to retention of public access and utility easements.
Plahutnik said if this were a transfer of property betty men two private parties, there would be some
consideration involved. It seemed like the consideration th t the City was getting was on the applicant's way
to plowing their own lot, they were going to plow the alle f as they went anyway. It didn't seem like much
consideration in exchange for getting a chunk of city downt wn property. It seemed like they had been in the
business of giving away downtown property for the last cou le of years.
Holecek said the City did have an obligation to try and get fair market value. The swap in the consideration
was rather than trying to do an agreement where the City would still retain all liability issues and try to
manage the property above and below, they got the benefit of still having all public access surface rights
without having the responsibility of maintenance of any of the concrete or the snow removal. Given that the
City had taken the stance that this project was also worthy of TIFFing, Legal Staff felt it was a fair swap given
that the applicant was going to absorb most of the property anyway. Miklo said if this was not going to be
encumbered by easements, the City would charge the applicant. The public still had the right to occupy and
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access it. Holecek said the City had one of the most important sticks in the bundle of rights, non exclusivity,
meaning that the applicant could not exclude the public so there was still public access.
Koppes said the Planning and Zoning Commission was
of -way vacations anyway.
Freerks said this one seemed to have a little different
involved in monetary considerations for right-
than the vacations they usually did.
Holecek said it was up to the City Council to determine if t ey felt it was a fair disposition or not.
Public discussion was opened. No public discussion. Publ c discussion was closed.
Motion: Eastham made a motion to approve VAC07
located in Block 102 subject to the retention of public
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent).
TION OF THE AUGUST 2. 2007 MEETIN
the vacation of 102 feet of the north -south alley
and utility easements. Brooks seconded.
Motion: Brooks made a motion to approve the minutes asltyped and corrected. Plahutnik seconded.
The motion was approved on a vote of 6-0. (Smith
OTHER ITEMS:
Memorandum from Karen Howard dated 8/10/2007, reg
related NE District Plan amendment. Miklo said Staff had
the Miller's property. The Miller's had shared it with the
flexibility if the Church was not built. He'd asked for th
consistent with the intent of what was being done and thei
any concern, Staff would take it to the City Council next we
Brooks said it read fine to him.
Koppes said it was fine with her.
Eastham said he was fine with it.
Freerks said she would abstain from comment or pa
ding REZ07-00010 — St. Patrick's Church and
"afted the CZA for the St Patrick Church site and
attorney, who had indicated a desire for some
additional clause in the CZA. Staff felt it was
fore presented it to the Commission. If there was
k.
ion.
Permanent change of informal meeting time to 5:30 pm. Flahutnik said during the holiday season the earlier
meeting time would be difficult for him. Consensus by the Commission to move the informal meeting time to
5:30 pm on Mondays until December. December and January informal meeting start time to be reviewed
closer to the holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by to adjourn by Koppes. Seconded by Plahutnik.
Motion approved by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent). The me
Minutes submitted by Candy Barnhill.
s/pcd/m ins/p&z/2007/6-16-07.doc
was adjourned at 8:24 pm.
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