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Thursday, April 2, 2020
_ Formal Meeting — 7:00 PM
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Agenda:
1. Call to Order
3. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
4. Case Nos. REZ19-13
Applicant: Allen Homes, Inc.
Location: Near Eastbrook Street and American Legion Road
An application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a rezoning from Interim Development
Single -Family (ID-RS) to Neighborhood Public (P-1) for approximately 2.14 acres, Low
Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-12) for approximately 10.64 acres, and Low
Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) for approximately 22.51 acres near the
intersection of Eastbrook Street and American Legion Road.
5. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: February 6, 2020
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
April 2, 2020
6. Planning & Zoning Information
7. Adjournment
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: REZ19-13
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner
Date: April 2, 2020
Applicant: Allen Homes, Inc.
PO Box 3474
Iowa City, IA 52244
319-350-8238
allenhomesinc@gmail.com
Contact Person:
Property Owner:
Same as Applicant
Allen Development, LLC
PO BOX 3474
IOWA CITY IA 52244
Summit Ridge, LLC
PO BOX 3474
IOWA CITY IA 52244
Requested Action: Rezoning from Interim Development— Single -
Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density —
Multi -Family Residential (RM-12), Low Density —
Single -Family Residential (RS-5), and
Neighborhood Public (P-1).
Purpose: Development of single-family and multi -family
housing, and a fire station.
Location: East of Eastbrook Street and north of American
Legion Road
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Location Map:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
35.29 acres
Farmland, Interim Development — Single -Family
Residential (ID-RS)
North: P-1 —Neighborhood Public (Parkland)
South: R — County Residential (Farmland and
Religious Space)
East: RS-5 - Low Density Single -Family
Residential (Residential)
West: P-1 — Neighborhood Public (Parkland)
RM -12 - Low Density Multi -Family
Residential (Residential)
Southeast District Plan
District Plan: Southeast District Plan — Low/Medium Single -
Family Residential and Duplex; Medium/High
Density Single -Family Residential and
Townhouse
Neighborhood Open Space District:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
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November 27, 2019 (Original Submission Date)
March 13, 2020 (Revised Submission)
The applicant has waived the 45-day limitation
period.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
An application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a rezoning of approximately 35.29 acres
located north of American Legion Rd and east of Eastbrook St from Interim Development -
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Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) to 10.64 acres of Low Density Multi -Family Residential
(RM-12), 22.51 acres of Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5), and 2.14 acres of
Neighborhood Public (P-1). Earlier this year, the Council approved an annexation and
rezoning of the subject property to Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS)
with the following conditions:
1.The developer satisfies the Comprehensive Plan's Annexation Policy, as stated in
Resolution 18-211.
2. The dedication of 17 feet of additional public right-of-way along American Legion
Road to be dedicated to the City at the time of final platting.
3. Conveyance of a temporary construction easement to the City along the north side of
American Legion Road.
Due to concerns over COVID-19, staff asked the applicant not to hold an in -person good
neighbor meeting. Instead, the applicant mailed out pertinent materials to area neighbors.
ANALYSIS:
Current Zoning: Earlierthis year, the City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of
the subject property from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Single -Family
Residential (ID-RS). The Secretary of State's Office is currently reviewing the application for
annexation.
The Interim Development zone is intended to provide areas of managed growth in which
agricultural and non -urban land uses can continue until the City is able to provide services
to support development. Under this zoning, the only use that is permitted by right is
agriculture. Therefore, a subsequent rezoning is necessary for the property owner to
develop the property beyond an agricultural use.
Proposed Zoning: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the subject property to 10.64
acres of Low Density Multi -Family Residential zone (RM-12), 22.51 acres of Low Density
Single -Family Residential zone (RS-5), and 2.14 acres of Neighborhood Public zone (P-1).
The purpose of the Low Density Multi -Family Residential zone (RM-12) is to provide for the
development of high density, single-family housing and low density, multi -family housing.
This zone is intended to provide a diverse variety of housing options in neighborhoods
throughout the city. Careful attention to site and building design is important to ensure that
the various housing types in any one location are compatible with one another.
The applicant has submitted the attached concept plan, dated 02/26/2020. The concept
shows a total of 104 stacked -flat units and 6 townhouse units in the proposed RM-12 zone.
Six 8-10-unit stacked -flat buildings are shown south of the proposed Eastbrook Street
extension, with another four 12-unit stacked -flat buildings shown to the north of Eastbrook
Street. Densities range between 8-16 units per acre on the proposed RM-12 lots, with
densities on the stacked -flat lots between 12-16 units per acre. The proposed density
conforms with what is allowed under the RM-12 zone.
The low density single-family residential zone (RS-5) is primarily intended to provide for
single-family housing opportunities. The regulations are intended to create, maintain, and
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promote livable neighborhoods. The regulations allow for some flexibility of dwelling types
to provide housing opportunities for a variety of household types. This zone also allows for
some nonresidential uses that contribute to the livability of residential neighborhoods, such
as parks, schools, religious institutions, and daycare facilities. Related nonresidential uses
and structures should be planned and designed to be compatible with the character, scale,
and pattern of the residential development. The attached concept plan shows 56 single-
family residential lots on the area to be rezoned to RS-5, with an average density of 4.41
units per acre. This range in density conforms with what is allowed under the RS-5 zone.
The Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone accommodates uses such as schools, parks, police
and fire stations, and other civic buildings owned or otherwise controlled by the county,
the city, or the Iowa City community school district. These uses are subject to certain
development standards in order to create a transition between public and private uses.
The attached concept plan shows the proposed P-1 zone lot as a site for a future City fire
station.
Rezoning Review Criteria:
Staff uses the following two criteria in the review of rezonings:
1.Consistency with the comprehensive plan;
2.Compatibilitywith the existing neighborhood character.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Southeast District Plan shows the subject
property within the City's growth area, with two different land use designations over the
subject property (see Figure 1.0). The Low/Medium Density Single -Family and Duplex land
use designation covers the majority of the subject property and envisions development at a
density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. The Medium/High Density Single -Family and
Townhouse designation covers the western portion of the property and envisions zero lot
line development, duplexes, townhouses, and narrow lot detached single-family at a
density of 8-13 dwelling units per acre.
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Within the western portion of the property, lots 57 and 59 in the attached concept plan
show a slightly higher density (just under 14 units/acre) than what is envisioned for this
area in the Southeast District Plan (8-13 units/acre). On these lots, the concept plan shows
stacked -flats, which is a housing type not contemplated in the Southeast District Plan.
Rather, the plan generally calls for detached and attached single-family and townhouse -
style housing. However, the Comprehensive Plan calls for increasing housing options
within the Southeast District and encouraging a mix of housing types within new
neighborhoods; which the proposed concept plan accomplishes. The Comprehensive Plan
also calls for the continued development of interconnected street networks. Specifically, the
Plan calls for new neighborhoods to be designed in a manner that contributes to the larger
interconnected street pattern of the city and that provides for safe, efficient and orderly
movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. The attached concept plan
accomplishes this objective by extending Eastbrook Street to the east, thereby providing a
connection between the future north -south road and the Eastbrook Flats neighborhood to
the west. Despite the slightly higher planned density in the RM-12 zone areas, the housing
diversity and street connectivity shown in the concept plan align with the policy direction
provided in the Southeast District Plan. Therefore, staff recommends a condition that
development on the subject property generally conform to the attached concept plan, dated
02/26/2020, which will include the extension of Eastbrook Street to the future north -south
street.
Compatibility with the Existing Neighborhood: The RS-5 zoning that is proposed along the
property's east side matches the zoning and scale of housing seen to the east in the
Windsor West neighborhood. The attached concept plan does show a transition in intensity
from the 3-flat multi -family housing to the west, to some townhouse housing along the
southern portion of the proposed north -south street, to the detached single-family housing
proposed throughout the eastern portion of the property. While the proposed extension of
this style of multi -family housing to the east is more intense than what is detailed in the
Southeast District Plan, the relative proximity of this housing to the Eastbrook Flats
neighborhood, and to the intersection of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road, help
to justify the proposed extension of density eastward.
Sanitary Sewer: The developer will be required to pay a water main extension fee of
$456.75 per acre before public improvements are constructed. The subject property is
located outside of the sewer tap -on fee district and will not be required to pay sanitary
sewer tap -on fees.
Stormwater: There is a stormwater detention easement over the northwestern portion of
the property. The attached concept plan shows this detention easement decreasing in
overall area but maintaining enough volume for the proposed development in the concept.
Public Works staff has reviewed these preliminary estimates on the proposed changes to
the detention easement area. The existing detention easement will need to be amended
before any building permits can be issued for the proposed development. Staff is also
recommending a condition that a permanent drainage easement from the American Legion
Road improvement project, be dedicated to the City at a location to be determined by
Public Works staff. In addition, staff is recommending a condition that no building permit
shall be issued for any of the subject property until the City Council approves a final plat
resubdividing the subject property to conform to the zoning boundaries established by the
rezoning ordinance.
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Environmentally Sensitive Areas: The subject property does not contain any
environmentally sensitive features. The northern and western portions of the property are
in the 100 and 500-year flood plains.
Access and Street Design: Staff is recommending carrying over conditions from the
property's previous rezoning to ID-RS with respect to dedication of 17 feet of additional
right-of-way to the City when the property is platted for future development, and another
condition to allow for the conveyance of a temporary construction easement to the City
along the north side of American Legion Road. These conditions support the public need
for enhancing American Legion Road, thereby allowing it to be used as an arterial road.
Staff views the extension of Eastbrook Street as a positive aspect of the concept plan. The
plan also provides internal connections to the existing street network that has been
established in the Windsor West and Eastbrook Flats neighborhoods. Proposed
connections to the City's established trail network on the property's west side to Scott Park,
and in the far northeast corner of the property also align with Southeast District Plan goals
for enhancing walkability and connectivity. Staff is recommending a condition that trail
connections to the City's park and trail networks are provided as shown in the concept plan.
The trail connection on the property's far west side must be built to the northern property
line. The trail connection between Lots 23 and 24 must be made all the way to the existing
trail on City property.
Staff does have some concerns related to the potential for speeding, due to the proposed
block lengths shown in the attached concept plan. It appears that several proposed blocks
in the concept plan are greater than the City's maximum block length recommendation of
600' for local streets. Additionally, the distance between the proposed north -south street
and Buckingham Lane (to the east of the subject property) is less than the recommended
600' block length for arterial streets. Staff is recommending a condition that the applicant
work with staff to implement traffic calming measures that staff deems necessary during
the plat review stage of the property's development.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, a public hearing will be
scheduled for consideration of the application by the City Council. Pending approval by the
City Council, the applicant will be required to submit applications for preliminary and final
plats to subdivide the land into lots that followthe proposed zoning boundaries.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ19-13, a rezoning from Interim Development — Single -
Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-12) for
approximately 10.64 acres, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) for approximately
22.51 acres, and Neighborhood Public (P-1) for approximately 2.14 acres with the following
conditions (Conditions 1-3 are carried over from REZ 19-09):
1. The developer satisfies the Comprehensive Plan's Annexation Policy, as stated in
Resolution 18-211.
2. The dedication of 17 feet of additional public right-of-way to along American Legion
Road, to be dedicated to the City within seven days of execution of the Conditional
Zoning Agreement for REZ19-09.
3. Conveyance of a temporary construction easement along the north side of American
Legion Road within seven days of execution of the Conditional Zoning Agreement
for REZ19-09.
4. No building permit shall be issued for any development on the subject property until
the City Council approves a final plat resubdividing the subject property to conform
to the zoning boundaries established by the rezoning ordinance.
5. Any development on the subject property shall generally conform to the attached
concept plan, dated 02/26/2020, which will include the extension of Eastbrook Street
to the future north -south street, and the development of single-family, townhouse,
and stacked -flat multi -family housing as shown in said concept plan.
6. Trail connections to the City's park and trail networks are provided as shown in the
attached concept plan. The trail connection on the property's far west side must be
built to the northern property line. The trail connection between Lots 23 and 24 must
be made all the way to the existing trail on City property. The developer shall be
responsible for installing these trails at such time as described in a subdivider's
agreement to be executed at the time any portion of this land is subdivided, and in
accordance with the specifications for such improvements as to be set forth therein.
7. That a permanent drainage easement from the American Legion Road improvement
project be dedicated to the City in a form of agreement acceptable to the City
Attorney at the time of platting at a location to be determined by Public Works staff.
8. At platting, traffic calming measures, such as traffic circles, narrower lane widths,
etc., must be incorporated to the satisfaction of City staff to address concerns related
to speeding.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Aerial Map
2. Zoning Exhibit
3. Applicants Statement
4. Concept Plan from 02/26/2020
Approved by:
Danielle Sitzman, AICP
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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of Iowa City. American Legion Road is currently being designed to be upgraded to City
standards, including a wide sidewalk/trail and utility infrastructure. The Iowa City School
District recently established Hoover Elementary School approximately 1/2 mile to the
east. These factors make the property ripe for development.
The zoning of surrounding properties include Low Density Multi -Family (RM-12) to the west,
Public property to the north (Scott Park), Low Density Single Family (RS-5) to the east, and
High Density Single Family (RS-12) to the south. We have strove to be consistent with the
surrounding zoning, by transitioning from multi -family to single family from west to
east. Another factor in the rezoning proposal is meeting the City requirement that 10% of units
be designated for affordable housing.
Thank you for your consideration.
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Max Parsons, Mark
Signs, Billie Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: Phoebe Martin
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sarah Hekteon
OTHERS PRESENT: Sandy Steil, Deborah Mulford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of CZ19-04 an application submitted by
Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust requesting rezoning from
County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in unincorporated
Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE in Fringe Area A of the
North Corridor.
CALL TO ORDER:
Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
CASE NO. CZ19-04:
Applicant: Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust
Location: Fringe Area; West side of Highway 1 NE, across from 3188 Highway 1 NE
An application submitted by Deborah Mulford for a rezoning of approximately 115 acres of
County Agriculture (A) to County Residential (R) in unincorporated Johnson County.
Heitner began the staff report with an aerial view of the subject property noting it is located on
the west side of Highway 1 NE, just a little bit north of the T intersection between Highway 1 NE
and Rapid Creek Road NE. He next showed the County zoning stating the subject parcel is
currently County agricultural zoning. To the north of the subject parcel is some County residential
zoning, across Highway 1 there's some R-3 County residential zoning which allows for larger
three acre lots. The subject parcel is located in the North Corridor area outside of the growth
area.
Heitner shared some background information on the application, as mentioned the subject
property falls within Fringe Area A, North Corridor outside of the City's current growth boundary.
The proposed rezoning is to County Residential (R). Heitner noted one kind of unique aspect of
the Fringe Area Agreement, as it pertains to this case is that rezonings in this portion of the
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Fringe Area do require submittal of a concept plan. Heitner showed the proposed concept plan
that the applicants submitted for this rezoning. There's a pretty good amount of open space
designated flowing through the middle of this concept with a curved linear subdivision street
pattern with 51 single family residential lots.
In terms of how the application complies with the County's Comprehensive Plan, the County's
future land use map shows this area for residential future land use. The County residential
zoning designation envisions primarily single-family detached houses with a preferred density of
one unit per acre or denser. As a refresher on the City/County Fringe Area Agreement, the
Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas
outside of the City's jurisdiction that are not planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan and
provides guidance regarding land development within two miles of the Iowa City corporate limits.
Staff does rely on the Fringe Area Agreement policies in reviewing rezonings in the Fringe Area.
In terms of how the subject application complies with the Fringe Area Agreement, the proposed
rezoning is located in Fringe Area A, North Corridor, outside of the City's growth boundary. As
discussed earlier residential uses are preferred in this area and single-family residential zoning
will only be considered in this area for concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of the property
designated for outlot open space or agricultural. Staff finds that the submitted concept plan
shows a designation of 50% of the property is open space. The identified open space is primarily
consisting of sensitive features. but a goal of the Fringe Area Agreement is to preserve natural
resources and environmentally sensitive features and staff feels this is accomplished in this
concept. Staff had a few comments while reviewing the concept plan. One was that any
connections to Highway 1 would require DOT approval, two, staff would like to see future
connections to the west provided for at the time of planning just in case there is any development
to the west to provide some level of connectivity and three, because a portion of the subject area
does fall within the 100 and 500 hundred year flood plains it is noted the concept as it shown
right now designates all of this area as open space but this is just a concept and it can change at
time of subdivision and a future subdivision will be reviewed at the time of application pursuant to
applicable subdivision regulations in the Fringe Area Agreement and with Johnson County.
Heitner noted as a part of the City's process to update the Fringe Area Agreement staff will be
recommending that this area is included in the City's growth boundary. They think it's important
to plan for a transition from planned commercial and office research park uses the south to what
are some larger lot residential uses to the north. Staff would like to include this area to try to fill
that gap.
For the subject application tonight, the role of the Commission is to provide a recommendation to
City Council on the rezoning based on the Fringe Area Agreement. Ultimately, the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors will make the decision on the application. In terms of next steps,
after tonight's recommendations, City Council will review and provide recommendation to the
Johnson County Planning Commission.
Staff recommends approval of CZ19-04 an application submitted by Deborah Mulford on behalf
of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust requesting rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to
County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in unincorporated Johnson County, north of
Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE in Fringe Area One of the North Corridor.
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Parsons noticed there were two potentially entrances to Highway 1 in the concept plan and
asked what the distances between those were. Heitner confirmed there were two entrances, but
the applicant would have to answer the distance question.
Dyer noted the recommendation for connection to the west doesn't seem to be incorporated in
the plan. Heitner confirmed it is not incorporated into this concept, that would be staff's
recommendation to add.
Hensch opened the public hearing
Sandy Steil (MMS Consultants) represents Deb Mulford who is the daughter of Amy Mulford ho
will be is 94 this week, so they are just trying to get the things lined up before things happen.
Steil confirmed from the concept there's a big area in the middle left for open space, it is a wet
spot that's going to stay as an open space and there's nothing to change that. Outlot A to the
south of the road coming in is mostly flood plain, not flood way, but that is also open space and
that again will not change. The distance between the two entrances off Highway 1 is over 500
feet, which is what's required on a state highway that's 55 miles per hour or more. What will most
likely happen is the DOT will require some kind of study to see if turning lanes are warranted.
There is a connection up to Mike Furman's ground to the north in case he would ever want to
develop that he could tie into this development as well. Also if Moss Ridge ever gets developed,
hopefully this will be an accommodating residential subdivision for the area. In regard to the
connection to the west, that would most likely be somewhere along lots 51 and 50 but they'd
have to look at that more down the road and see what this growth area change may do for the
concept.
Hensch asked if Steil was averse to having connection to the west if that is stipulated, noting it
looks pretty steep deep down by a lot 51. Steil noted it is probably going to be north of lot 50,
that's where she'd put it.
Deborah Mulford noted she is the sibling that lives here, she is not a farmer, her dad passed
away eight years ago, and her mom is very well on in years. So as a family they would like to
have this at least set up for an option to develop something in the future. They would like
something that's more unique and attractive, there's some very nice homes in the area already
and none of them look alike and they like that. Mulford believes the land to the west is the Burr
Oak Land Trust.
Steil noted she used to be on the board of directors for Burr Oak Land Trust which has a
conservation easement along the northwest side of the property.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Parsons moved to recommend approval of CZ19-04 an application submitted by Deborah
Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust requesting rezoning from
County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in
unincorporated Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE
in Fringe Area A of the North Corridor.
Motion was seconded by Townsend.
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Hensch noted there's been a lot of discussion from a lot of realtors wanting some larger lot
residential areas for development in that corridor area of Johnson County and this certainly fulfills
that need.
Signs agreed and noted it is in an area where there is already some residential development to
the north and east.
Parsons noted the Commission just saw a rezoning for the entrance for Moss Ridge Road, so
activity is definitely gaining interest in that area.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: January 16, 2020:
Townsend moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 16, 2020.
Signs seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Heitner noted he had several updates to give. First, the American Legion Road annexation and
rezoning that came to this Commission in November was finally approved by Council. That was
an annexation with a rezoning to ID-RS (Interim Development Single Family).
Second, 218 Commercial Park, which was on last meeting's agenda, Council recommended
denial of the rezoning and approval of the subdivision at its meeting this week. So that will go on
to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration.
The issue of the height bonus at 12 East Court was heard at City Council this week and that item
has been deferred to the next meeting on February 18.
Heitner noted he and Anne Russett did present at this week's Council work session some initial
recommendations that they have for potential areas of expansion for the growth boundary with
the upcoming revisions to the Fringe Area Agreements. Council was mostly open to those
recommendations. Per the suggestion of Johnson County staff Council did agree to formulate a
working group with the County Board of Supervisors to collaborate on revisions to that Fringe
Area Agreement. That working group will include Councilor Mims and Councilor Thomas.
Finally, if anyone from the Commission is interested in attending the national APA conference in
April the City does have an opening. The conference will be April 25 -28 in Houston. Heitner will
be in attendance, if interested feel free to reach out to him.
Dyer asked if Heitner knew the status of the Forest View Project. Heitner stated he has not been
too closely involved in that but can look into and report at the next meeting.
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Signs asked if Heitner knew what phase of the process they were on with the South District Form
Based Code project. Heitner stated that Opticos, the consultant, will be here for another visit in
two weeks and essentially during that visit, they're going to have basically two days full of
meetings with local property owners', stakeholders, and the local board of education. Right now
it is just the City explaining the process, what they are envisioning for the area, how they're
working with the consultant through some of the regulating plan details and polishing up the draft
of the regulating plan they have. There should be a draft for public viewing of the regulating plan
within the next month or two.
Signs also noted it's been his understanding that the City has been planning a roundabout at
Scott Boulevard and Muscatine/American Legion Road. He wonders if there has been any
reconsideration given since Amazon decided to put their warehouse on the southeast side.
Seeing that's going to be probably a major truck route, he would envision that a roundabout on a
major truck route would not be a positive thing. Heitner said he cannot say if any reconsideration
has been given, he knows that the planning process for that roundabout is fairly far in at this
point and he would imagine that that is likely to happen.
ADJOURNMENT:
Baker moved to adjourn.
Dyerseconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2018-2019
1/17
(W.S.)
214
2121
3/7
3121
414
4/18
5/16
616
6120
7118
8115
9/5
1013
10117
11/7
BAKER, LARRY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
DYER, CAROLYN
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
FREERKS, ANN
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-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
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HENSCH, MIKE
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
MARTIN, PHOEBE
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
PARSONS, MAX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
SIGNS, MARK
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
THEOBALD, JODIE
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-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
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-- --
TOWNSEND, BILLIE
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
12/5
1/16
2/6
BAKER, LARRY
X
X
X
DYER,CAROLYN
X
X
X
HENSCH, MIKE
X
X
X
MARTIN, PHOEBE
O/E
X
O/E
PARSONS, MAX
X
X
X
SIGNS, MARK
X
X
X
TOWNSEND, BILLIE
O/E
X
X
KEY:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member