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Richard Rodgers: KCRG news
Item Number: 10.a.
Kellie Fruehling
From: richard-rodgers@mediacombb.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 5:20 PM
To: Council
Subject: Kcrg news
Just saw the channel 9 news piece on the woman who has to change her historic home to satisfy small minds on
the city council. That's exactly why most of the old historic homes have been destroyed. Drive through nearby
towns and you will be thrilled to see these old homes still being lived in. Visit Burlington, they almost tore
down ALL of those great homes for the new highway. Thank goodness they didn't! They are spectacular! Iowa
city has lost most of its heritage. Have some thought for the next generation so they can see the original homes
that ARE Iowa City.
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Larry Harney: Lack of sidewalks
Item Number: 10.b.
Kellie Fruehling
From: Larry Harney <lharney8563@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 12:27 PM
To: Council
Subject: Lack of sidewalks
Attachments: Difficult sidewalk install.PNG; No sidewalks in yellowl.PNG; No sidewalks in yellow
2.PNG; No sidewalks in yellow 3.PNG
Esteemed Council Members,
As a lifelong (55 years) resident of Iowa City I am writing to you today to express my concerns about a situation I believe
to be a safety issue, as well as an inequity amongst the citizens of Iowa City. This would be sidewalks, or actually the
lack of sidewalks in many areas of our community. I understand that there are locations where the installation of
sidewalks would be very difficult and expensive. A couple of examples would be along portions Kimble Road and at 2611
and 2615 east Court Street. However there are many places around the city where there is no defensible reason to not
enforce the installation of proper sidewalks. An area of the city that I am most aware of is pretty much the whole area
bordered by 7th Avenue on the west, 11t Avenue on the east, Rochester Avenue on the north and Muscatine Avenue on
the south. If you look at aerial pictures of this area you will see a ridiculous amount of homes without sidewalks. I have
attached several highlighted photos for you to reference. One has to wonder how the neighborhood north of the City
High School football field (Heather Drive) that was developed from the mid -seventies to the nineties avoided sidewalks.
However, a location I am especially concerned about when I see somebody forced to push a baby stroller or wheel chair
in the street, is along the far west portion of Friendship Street. This is a far more common occurrence than one might
think. I would also mention that Iowa City might be out of compliance in this area as well with a lack of sidewalks at
Chadek Green Park. Surely sidewalks are in future plans I hope.
I have been told in the past that the city would enforce the installation of sidewalks as the houses changed ownership.
However this is apparently not true as I have witnessed many of these homes along west Friendship Street change hands
several times with no sidewalks installed. And I have been watching for three decades and then some. I think the safety
issue caused by this is obvious, not to mention the difficulty it must pose for people with disabilities.
Besides safety, I am not sure if anyone at the city ever considers the inequity and unfairness of this issue. Those of us
with sidewalks installed in front of our homes are by code, required to bear the expense of continual upkeep of these
sidewalks approximately every seven years. As well as the snow and ice removal needed each year. Those without
sidewalks bear none of this expense while creating a public nuisance and potential danger to the citizens of Iowa City. I
probably would never do this, but have often joked with neighbors and friends that it might makes sense to just remove
the sidewalk and not have to constantly repair and maintain it. What would the argument be to make someone reinstall
their sidewalk if the city isn't requiring any of the homes without a sidewalk to install one? If expense is the issue, it
would not be much more per year added to a homeowners taxes if spread over twenty years.
I do hope you will take this letter seriously and work to make Iowa City a more pedestrian friendly city. No one should
have to be walking in the street, especially a rather busy one that is prone to speeding like west Friendship Street. Forty
to fifty years is just way too long to not be enforcing the installation of sidewalks at locations where the only difficulty
might be the cost. All of the citizens with sidewalks, paid for them and continue to pay for their maintenance, repairs
and replacements. Essentially paying to install their sidewalks multiple times, while those homes without sidewalks have
not paid for them once. If you were to drive around this area and others in Iowa City you would see places that are
perfectly flat with no trees, yet no sidewalks!
I look forward to all of your responses to my concerns.
Thank you all for your service to our community.
Lawrence Harney
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Item Number: 10.c.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2018
Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the south
side of the 200 block of East Court Street.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of
the following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Establish "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition for (1) on -
street parking space on the south side of the 200 block of East Court Street.
Background /Analysis:
This action is being taken at the request of the Transportation Services Department to improve
visibility at this location due to the recent changes in on -street parking as prompted by the
development at 401 South Linn Street.
Item Number: 10.d.
r �, CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2018
Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the southwest corner
of South Linn Street at the intersection with East Court Street.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact.
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of
the following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Install (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign on the southwest
corner of South Linn Street at the intersection with East Court Street.
Background /Analysis:
This action is being taken at the request of the Transportation Services Department to improve the
turning radius and subsequently reduce congestion at the intersection.
Item Number: 10.e.
r �, CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2018
Establishment of "No Parking Here To Corner" and "No Parking Corner To
Here" signs at two intersections with East Iowa Avenue.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of
the following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Install (1) "No Parking Here to Corner" sign on the northeast
corner of East Iowa Avenue at the intersection with North Johnson Street.
Install (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the southeast corner of East Iowa Avenue at the
intersection with North Johnson Street and on the southeast corner of East Iowa Avenue at the
intersection with North Lucas Street.
Background /Analysis:
This action is being taken to address visibility concerns at these intersections due to on -street
parking.
Item Number: 101.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2018
Establishment of "Low -Barrier Shelter Parking Only" on the 800 block of
South Clinton Street.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise City Council of the
following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Establish "Low -barrier Shelter Parking Only" parking spaces on
the west side of the 800 block of South Clinton Street adjacent to the building located at 821
South Clinton Street.
Background /Analysis:
This action was requested by Johnson County and the Shelter House to provide parking for the
low -barrier shelter. The signs will be removed and replaced with "No Parking Any Time" signs
when the shelter closes in the spring.
Kellie Fruehling Late Handouts Distributed
From:
Gene Chrischilles <tgenec@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, November 06, 2018 9:11 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
12 E. Court considerations
(Date)
NO to additional floors allowed! Eight floors is more than enough- it allows for economic benefit for the city and
developer, but will not clog the downtown area as greatly as more floors would. COMPROMISE!
Item Number: 12.c.
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Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in
opposition to a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential
(R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located in Johnson County
south of American Legion Road and west of Wapsi Avenue SE in Fringe
Area B - Outside the Growth Area (CZ18-00002)
ATTACHMENTS:
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P&Z Memo
P&Z Preliminary Minutes
Letter to Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 18, 2018
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Jesi Lile, Associate Planner & Anne Russett, AICP, Senior Planner
Re: CZ18-00002 South of American Legion Road
Background Information
The applicants, Claude and Adam Greiner, are requesting a rezoning from County
Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property
located in Johnson County South of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie Avenue
SE in Fringe Area B — Outside of Iowa City's Growth Area. Because the property is within
Iowa City's two-mile Fringe Area, the Fringe Area Agreement specifies that the City will
make a recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission before the
County Commission considers the application. The final decision on the rezoning falls
within the County's jurisdiction.
If this rezoning is approved, Claude and Adam Greiner intend to develop a county
subdivision, and divide the land into seven single family residential lots and one outlot.
As proposed, each buildable lot is slightly larger than one acre and each lot will have its
own septic system. There will also be a private well installed to service all seven lots. The
proposed outlot would serve as an area for storm water management. City approval will
be required if the property is subdivided as proposed.
Analysis
Existing Land Use and Zoning
The subject property is currently zoned County Agricultural (A) and has two grain bins
located on the site. Properties to the north, east, and west are zoned County Agricultural
(A) and County Residential (R), with residential properties lining American Legion Road.
Properties to the south are zoned County Agricultural (A) and are being used for row
crops.
Proposed Zoning & Surrounding Area
The applicant is requesting a rezoning to County Residential (R) which allows for single
family homes on lots at least 40,000 square feet. The area along American Legion Road
currently has many residential properties to the northwest. Areas to the east and south
remain in agricultural production.
Compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan
The County recently updated its Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map of
the comprehensive plan designates this area Residential. The Residential land use
category allows for, "single-family detached dwellings with a preferred density of one unit
per acre or denser." Although the density shown on the concept plan is less than one
dwelling unit per acre, the proposed rezoning is generally consistent with the County's
Comprehensive Plan.
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Compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement
In reviewing proposed rezonings in the Fringe Area, staff relies on the policies outlined in
the Fringe Area Agreement. The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas not specifically planned for in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Fringe Area Agreement is intended to provide guidance
regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate limits.
The agreement's slated purposed is to provide for orderly and efficient development
patterns appropriate to non -urbanized areas, 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.
This property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's Growth Area. For this area,
the agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. Specifically, the agreement
states:
"Until otherwise changed by amending this agreement, this area shall be
restricted to those uses consistent with a Rural/Agricultural area as
indicated in the Johnson County Land Use Plan, and as designated for a
Rural/Agriculture area in Chapter 8:1.6 Class A District of the Johnson
County Unified Development Ordinance, as amended."
According to the Johnson County Comprehensive Plan, the Agricultural land use category
envisions agricultural uses, such as row crops and animal husbandry, with "very limited
residential development." According to the Johnson County Zoning Code, Agricultural
uses are defined as farms, nurseries and greenhouses, orchards and tree farms, with
residential uses to be restricted to two single-family dwellings on a farm 40 acres or larger.
Staff recognizes the conflict that exists between the County's updated Comprehensive
Plan and the adopted Fringe Area Agreement. The County's Comprehensive Plan also
outlines a goal to work with local jurisdictions on updating Fringe Area Agreement. Staff
is willing to coordinate with County staff to update the Fringe Area Agreement to address
these conflicts.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement, which is part of the City's
Comprehensive Plan, staff does not recommend approval of this rezoning. Staff
recognizes that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's recently updated
Comprehensive Plan; however, staff relies on the Fringe Area policies when reviewing
rezonings in the Fringe Area.
Attachments:
1. Aerial photo
2. Rezoning exhibit
3. Concept plan
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FRINGE AREA REZONING ITEM (CZ18-00002):
Discussion of an application submitted by Claude and Adam Greiner for a rezoning from County
Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of
property located south of American Legion Road and west of Wapsie Avenue SE.
Russett noted this item is located in Johnson County, not in Iowa City limits, but is in fringe area
B, outside the City's growth area. She showed on a map where the proposed rezoning is
located, and noted the current County zoning for this area is agricultural. The applicant is
proposing dividing the parcel into seven single family residential lots and one outlot. Russett
noted the City is required to look at rezonings in the fringe area per the Fringe Area Agreement.
The County's future land use map indicates this area as residential, the residential land use
category allows single family detached dwellings with a preferred density of one dwelling unit
per acre or more. Although the density shown on the concept plan is less than one dwelling unit
per acre, the proposed rezoning is generally consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan.
The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to
areas not specifically planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff relies on this
Agreement and policies in reviewing proposals and the Agreement is intended to provide
guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate
limits. This property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's Growth Area. For this area,
the agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. The Agricultural land use category
envisions agricultural uses, such as row crops and animal husbandry, with "very limited
residential development."
Based on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement, which is part of the City's
Comprehensive Plan, staff does not recommend approval of this rezoning. Staff recognizes that
the proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's recently updated Comprehensive Plan;
however, staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement policies when reviewing rezonings in the
Fringe Area.
Hensch asked that since the Fringe Area Agreement hasn't been updated since the County's
Comprehensive Plan was updated perhaps the recommendation is the Fringe Area Agreement
should be updated. Parsons agreed and said they should be updated together. Russett said
that could be passed along to the City Council.
Signs asked that the rezoning application does fit within the County's Plan but not the Fringe
Area Agreement. Russett confirmed that was correct.
Hensch opened the public meeting
Gina Landau (MMS Consultants) represents the applicants, Claude and Adam Greiner, and
wanted to address the Fringe Area Agreement. She has spoken with the County and was told
that at any time the County or the City can request an update to the Fringe Area Agreement and
it is the County's intention to request an update as well. The County has also told Landau they
are in the process of working with some of the smaller towns to update fringe area agreements
and were working their way up to Iowa City. The current Fringe Area Agreement is 12 years old
and that is why it doesn't reflect what the County's current objectives are. The application
however does follow all the County rules regarding density, acres of correct size, street
locations, and stormwater management. Landau requests the Commission recommend that
Planning and Zoning Commission
October 18, 2018
Page 8 of 15
yes, this area is good for residential use. The County has the ultimate say and Landau believes
they will recommend approval.
Victoria Sharp (5124 American Legion Rd, SE) noted some concerns regarding changing from
agricultural to residential based on a number of issues. First is the heavy traffic already on
American Legion Rd, speeds are quite fast, and multiple accidents have happened very close to
this area.
Hensch asked what the speed limit was along American Legion Rd. Sharp said it is 55 mph but
often people go much faster as well as there is heavy truck traffic on the road. Another concern
is the number of driveways onto the road, right now there is one, adding two additional
driveways (as seen in the plan) would increase the traffic. Another concern is location for
emergency services such as fire, where West Branch responds because Iowa City will not.
Sharp wonders if West Branch has been consulted as they would have to have additional
people available if there was a fire. Finally she noted a concern about how much overall
agricultural land will be rezoned to residential, there is the new school going up and it has a lot
of agricultural land around it and it would make more sense to rezone that area closer to the
school. Sharp also commented on the drainage, currently there is drainage that goes into that
area and there may be difficulties due to that drainage.
John Sharp (5124 American Legion Rd, SE) added that the American Legion Road is a very
recreational road, there is a bike path out there to Scott Park, and people do drive 70 mph down
the road and to have a residential development where there are these reckless speeds and
truck traffic from the propane place down the road is risky to the families that may live in this
residential area without addressing some of the safety concerns. Sharp also wanted to
acknowledge the concept of a good neighbor meeting would have helped a lot in this situation,
they found out about the rezoning by a sign across the street.
Hensch noted the Commission is a proponent of good neighbor meetings however this is a
county rezoning. Parsons also acknowledged the Sharp's concerns will have much more
meaning at the County level.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Parson moved to recommend Council update the Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson
County.
Townsend seconded the motion.
Hensch agrees and hopes it can be done soon.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 (Baker absent).
Parsons moved to not approve CZ18-00002 an application submitted by Claude and
Adam Greiner for a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family
Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located south of American
Legion Road and west of Wapsie Avenue SE.
Martin seconded the motion.
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October 18, 2018
Page 9 of 15
Parsons stated he made the recommendation because while he believes the application
probably does conform with the County, it does not comply with the current Fringe Area
Agreement.
Signs noted this may become a bigger issue as he is aware of two other large open green
spaces nearby are destined for development so there is the potential of a rather large rural
residential area here.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 (Baker absent).
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ITEM (ZCA18-00003):
Discussion of Amendments to Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code related to transfer of
development rights for historic properties.
Russett began by providing the Commission with background as to why staff is working on this
ordinance, she will then talk about the existing transfer rights provisions which exist in Riverfront
Crossings, and finally will get into the specifics of the amendment proposed tonight.
At the City Council's May 29, 2018 meeting the Council considered the local landmark
designation of the property at 410-412 North Clinton Street. Council deferred action on the local
landmark designation until January 2019 while staff reviews and analyzes the establishment of
a city-wide transfer of development rights (TDR) program for historic properties. On August 7,
2018, Council discussed a city-wide TDR program at a work session and then on September 4,
2018, provided direction to staff on some key policy issues. Staff has been given a timeline by
Council, in June and August staff conducted a lot of research analysis of TDR around the
country, on September 4 they presented that research to Council and they directed staff to
move forward with drafting an ordinance. Last week staff presented the draft to the Historic
Preservation Commission and tonight are before the Planning & Zoning Commission for review
and discussion of this ordinance. Staff would like to present a draft to City Council next month,
the deadline for adoption of this ordinance, should the Council decide to adopt the ordinance, is
January 29, 2019, because that is when the expiration of the deferral for the local landmark
designation on the North Clinton Street property happens.
Russett provided some background as to why the City is perusing this ordinance. National
Register Districts are an honorary designation, it does not provide any protection for listed
resources, it does not limit a property owner from making modifications on a building or
demolishing a building, but it does offer incentives. On the flip side Iowa City's local historic
districts and local landmarks provide protection to historic resources and any changes to the
exterior of those buildings need to either be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation
Planner or the Historic Preservation Commission. The idea behind the transfer of development
rights ordinance is to provide an incentive to property owners to landmark their historic
buildings. Transfer of development rights is meant to protect historic resources by giving
property owners of those historic resources the ability to sell or transfer development rights to
another property. The areas that may receive the transfer of development rights are in areas
where the City wants to see more development. Russett acknowledged the goal is to preserve
historic landmark designations and buildings, right now it is uncertain the effectiveness of an
ordinance like this, there has been no market analysis to determine a market for these transfer
rights, and if people will actually utilize it.
November 6, 2018
Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Rezoning S of American Legion Road
Item CZ18-00002
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410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
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The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the
request submitted by Claude and Mary Greiner to rezone 11.34 acres of property located south
of American Legion Road and west of Wapsi Avenue SE from County Agricultural (A) to County
Residential (R).
The Fringe Area Agreement allows for City review of County rezoning cases for property within
two miles of Iowa City. The subject property is located in Fringe Area B - Outside of Iowa City's
Growth Area. For property located in this area, the Fringe Area Agreement states that
agricultural uses are preferred. Specifically, the agreement states:
"Until otherwise changed by amending this agreement, this area shall be restricted to those
uses consistent with a Rural/Agricultural area as indicated in the Johnson County Land Use
Plan, and as designated for a Rural/Agriculture area in Chapter 8:1.6 Class A District of the
Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, as amended."
According to Johnson County's Land Use Plan, agricultural uses include agriculture with "very
limited residential development." However, Johnson County's Comprehensive Plan and Future
Land Use Map have this area designated as Residential.
At its October 1 Stn meeting, the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission recommend not to
approve this application. Commission members also recognized the conflict that exists between
the Fringe Area Agreement and the County's updated Comprehensive Plan and recommend
that City and County staff coordinate to update the Fringe Area Agreement. The City Council
concurs with the Commission and recommends that this rezoning from County Agricultural (A)
to County Residential (R) not be approved.
Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application.
Sincerely,
J� esThrogmorton
Mayor, City of Iowa City
City Council
November 6, 2018
Item 12.c.: County Rezoning American Legion
Road
CZ18-00002
Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in
opposition to a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Single
Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located
south of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie Avenue SE in Fringe
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Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map identifies
this area as Residential
Residential land use category
allows single-family detached
dwellings with a preferred density
of 1 unit / acre or denser
Proposed concept shows a
density of less than 1 unit / acre,
but is generally consistent with
the County's comprehensive plan
City/County Fringe Area
Agreement
Fringe Area Agreement is:
A component of the City's Comprehensive Plan
Applies to area outside of the City's jurisdiction that are not planned for in
the City's Comprehensive Plan
Staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement policies in reviewing rezonings
Fringe Area Agreement provides guidance regarding land development
within 2 miles of the Iowa City corporate limits
City/County Fringe Area
Agreement
Proposed rezoning in located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's
Growth Area:
Agricultural uses are preferred
o Restricted to land uses consistent with Rural /Agricultural land use and
zoning designations of the County, such as row crops, animal husbandry, and
very limited residential development
Planning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends disapproval of
application CZ18-00002, a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to
County Single Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of
property located south of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie
Avenue SE in Fringe Area B -Outside the Growth Area.