River City Development Group LLC - Voluntary Annexation_HearingCity of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: River City Development Group LLC - Voluntary Annexation
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council approval of a 100% voluntary annexation request filed by River
City Development Group, LLC for approximately 156.25 acres of
property, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving an application for voluntary annexation of
territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
River City Development Voluntary Annexation-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Staff Memo
Resolution
Application
Exhibit A Annexation Map
Exhibit B Vicinity Map
Exhibit C Annexation Legal
Staff Report
Staff Memo
Resolutions
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: River City Development Group LLC - Voluntary Annexation
DATE: October 25, 2021
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Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont recommends City Council approval of a
100% voluntary annexation request filed by River City Development Group, LLC for
approximately 156.25 acres of property. The annexation territory is located west of the
Southwest Arterial and north of Tamarack Business Park. To make connection to the
corporate limits of Dubuque, the City of Dubuque is concurrently requesting annexation
of 51.56-acre territory that is comprised of the western on and off ramps of the
intersection of the Southwest Arterial and US HWY 151/61 and the intersection of
Tamarack Drive and the Southwest Arterial.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Managero
SUBJECT: River City Development Group LLC - Voluntary Annexation
DATE: October 25, 2021
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INTRODUCTION
This memorandum transmits a 100% voluntary annexation request for City Council
approval after a public hearing. The request is being filed by the River City Development
Group, LLC for approximately 156.25 acres of property. The resolution, maps, and other
supporting documentation are enclosed.
DISCUSSION
The City received a written application from River City Development Group, LLC for
voluntary annexation of approximately 156.25 acres of property. The annexation
territory is located west of the Southwest Arterial and north of Tamarack Business Park.
The property is farmland and consists of five (5) platted lots. To make connection to the
corporate limits of Dubuque, the City of Dubuque is concurrently requesting annexation
of 51.56-acre territory that is comprised of the western on and off ramps of the
intersection of the Southwest Arterial and US HWY 151/61 and the intersection of
Tamarack Drive and the Southwest Arterial.
This annexation is:
1) Consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
2) the future growth and development of the City of Dubuque, Iowa makes it
desirable that the annexation territory be made part of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa; and
3) the City of Dubuque has the capacity to provide substantial municipal
services to the annexation territory; and
4) the annexation is in the public interest
By Iowa Code, the annexation will be approved upon acknowledgement by the
Secretary of State that the legal description, map and resolution have been received.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approval of the voluntary annexation request for
156.25 acres filed by River City Development Group, LLC.
Enclosures
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Doc ID: 010883600008 Type: GEN
Kind: ANNEXATION
Recorded: 12/22/2021 at 01:28:14 PM
Fee Amt: $42.00 Pape i of 8
Dubuque County Iowa
John Murphy Recorder
File2021-00020 / 5V
Prepared by: Wally Wernimont, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Telephone. 589-4210
Return to: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St. Telephone: 589-4121
RESOLUTION NO. 385-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque has received a written application from
River City Development Group, LLC for the voluntary annexation of 156.25 acres of
property. The property is located west of the Southwest Arterial and north of Tamarack
Business Park as shown on Exhibit A and legally described as:
Lot 2 of Wertzberger Acres No. 3, in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County,
Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof; and
The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 114, and Lot 2
of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, in Section 14, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to United
States Government Survey and the recorded Plats thereof, excepting therefrom
that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot A of Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
and of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14, Township 88 North, Range
2 East of the 5th P.M., County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 11.95 acres
and as shown and described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number
2010-00003964 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office, and excepting
therefrom that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot B of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 114 of the
Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in
Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 0.62 acres and as shown and described in
the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number 2011-00011776 in the Dubuque
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Whereas, the annexation territory is not subject to an existing annexation
moratorium agreement and does not include any railroad property; and
Whereas, the annexation territory does not include State owned property; and
Whereas, Chapter 368 of the Code of Iowa authorizes this annexation by adoption
of a resolution and required notification; and
Whereas, the annexation territory is consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan; and
Whereas, the future growth and development of the City of Dubuque, Iowa makes
it desirable that the annexation territory be made part of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has the capacity to provide substantial municipal
services to the annexation territory; and
Whereas, the annexation is in the public interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the application for the voluntary annexation of property
owned by River City Development Group, LLC consisting of 156.25 acres as shown on
Exhibit A and legally described as:
Lot 2 of Wertzberger Acres No. 3, in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County,
Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof; and
The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, and Lot 2
of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, in Section 14, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to United
States Government Survey and the recorded Plats thereof, excepting therefrom
that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot A of Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
and of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14, Township 88 North, Range
2 East of the 5th P.M., County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 11.95 acres
and as shown and described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number
2010-00003964 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office, and excepting
therefrom that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot 6 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in
Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 0.62 acres and as shown and described in
the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number 2011-00011776 in the Dubuque
County Recorder's Office;
is hereby approved for annexation to the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. That subject to the acknowledgement by the Secretary of State that
the legal description, map and resolution have been received, the corporate limits of the
City of Dubuque hereby be extended to include the 156.25 acres of property as shown
on Exhibit A.
Section 3. That the City Council does hereby certify that the City of Dubuque
has complied with the notice and hearing requirements of the Iowa Code pertaining to
100% voluntary annexation of territory not in urbanized area of another city.
Section 4. That the territory hereby annexed shall become a part of Ward One
of the City of Dubuque.
Section 5. That the City Clerk shall file this resolution, all exhibits and the
applications for voluntary annexation with the Secretary of State in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 368 of the Iowa Code.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of November 2021.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
CERTIFICATE of the CITY CLERK
STATE OF IOWA
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COUNTY OF DUBUQUE )
I, Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed,
qualified, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the County aforesaid, and as such
City Clerk, I have in my possession or have access to the records of the proceedings of
the City Council. I do further state that the hereto attached Resolution No. 385-21 is a
true and correct copy of the original.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, on this 22"d day of December, 2021.
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The legal description of the proposed annexation territory is:
Lot 2 of Wertzberger Acres No. 3, in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County,
Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof; and
The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, and Lot 2
of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, in Section 14, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to United
States Government Survey and the recorded Plats thereof, excepting therefrom
that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot A of Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
and of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 114 and of Lot 2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14, Township 88 North, Range
2 East of the 5th P.M., County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 11.95 acres
and as shown and described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number
2010-00003964 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office, and excepting
therefrom that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot B of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in
Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 0.62 acres and as shown and described in
the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number 2011-00011776 in the Dubuque
County Recorder's Office
PAUL D. PATE
SECRETARY OF STATE
12-15-2021
Adrienne Breitfelder
Dubuque City Clerk
50 W. 131h St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Re: Resolution No. 385-21
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You are hereby notified that the resolution, plat map, and legal description pertaining to the voluntary
annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque which was approved by the city on November 1, 2021 have been
received and filed by this office as required by Iowa Code section § 368.7. You may consider the annexation
filed.
In accordance with § 368.1(15) and § 368.7A the territory extends to the center line of all secondary roads
adjacent to the above described properties.
Iowa Code 312.3(4) requires the mayor and city council to certify the population of any annexed territory, as
determined by the last certified federal census, to the treasurer of state in order for apportionment of street
construction funds to be adjusted.
Please review your city's precinct ordinance (if any) and confer with your county auditor to ensure this territory
is assigned to the correct election precinct and/or ward (if any).
If you have questions or concerns about this communication, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Lance Kramer
Iowa Secretary of State's Office
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315
Lance.Kramer@sos.iowa.gov
Cc: Annexations, Iowa Department of Transportation
Matt Rasmussen, City Development Board Administrator
Phone 515-281-5204 Fax 515-242-5953 sos.iowa.gov sos@sos.iowa.gov
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PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
[]Variance
❑Preliminary Plat
[]Simple Subdivision
❑Conditional Use Permit
❑Major Final Plat
❑Text Amendment
❑Appeal
❑Minor Final Plat
❑Temporary Use Permit
❑Special Exception
❑Simple Site Plan
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El Limited Setback Waiver
❑Minor Site Plan
❑Historic Revolving Loan
❑Rezoning/PUD/ID
❑Major Site Plan
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Planning Services Department
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Phone:563-589-4210
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❑Certificate of Appropriateness
❑Advisory Design Review (Public Projects)
❑Certificate of Economic Non -Viability
❑Historic Designation
❑Demolition
❑Port of Dubuque /Chaplain Schmitt Island
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Property owner(s): River City Development Group LLC Phone:
Address:24655 75th Avenue —City: Cascade
Fax #: Cell #: E-mail:
River City Development Group. LLC, Go Kevin Webber, Its Aulhont ed Representative
Applicant/Agent:
15191 Wood Wind Ct Peosta
Fax #: Cell #: 702-460-2422
IA 52033
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West of SW Arterial and North of Tamarack Business Park
Site location/address: Neighborhood Association: NA
County R-2/A-1 N/A
Existing zoning: Proposed zoning: District: Landmark: El Yes N No
Legal Description (Sidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): See attached legal description & parcel #s
Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): 156.25 Acres
Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if
To voluntarilv annex to the Citv of Dubuaue
CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify/acknowledge that:
1.It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to review the abstract for easements and restrictive
covenants.
2.The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public
record;
3. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
4. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached.
Property Owner(s): River City Development, LLC Date:
Applicant/Agent: n '1Date:
Kevin Webber, Its uthorized Representative
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY — APPLICATION
9/16/2021
9/16/2021
Fee: N/A Received byk ��� Date: -2kocket:
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PARCELS # OF PROPERTY TO BE VOLUNTARILY ANNEXED TO CITY
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Legal Description:
Lot 2 of Wertzberger Acres No. 3, in Table Mound Township, Dubuque
County, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof; and
The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, and
Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, in Section 14, Township 88
North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa, according
to United States Government Survey and the recorded Plats thereof,
excepting therefrom that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa
Department of Transportation known as Lot A of Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4
of the Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in
Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 11.95 acres and as shown and
described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number 2010-
00003964 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office, and excepting
therefrom that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa
Department of Transportation known as Lot B of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the
Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the
5th P.M., County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 0.62 acres and as
shown and described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number
2011-00011776 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office
Parcel Descriptions:
1514176005
72.39 Acres
1514201001
33.11 Acres
1514200006
40.00 Acres
1514226003
1.45 Acres
1514276003
9.30 Acres
Total Acreage 156.25 Acres
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EXHIBIT C
The legal description of the proposed annexation territory is:
Lot 2 of Wertzberger Acres No. 3, in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County,
Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof; and
The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, and Lot 2
of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, in Section 14, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to United
States Government Survey and the recorded Plats thereof, excepting therefrom
that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot A of Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
and of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14, Township 88 North, Range
2 East of the 5th P.M., County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 11.95 acres
and as shown and described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number
2010-00003964 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office, and excepting
therefrom that land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department of
Transportation known as Lot B of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in
Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 0.62 acres and as shown and described in
the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number 2011-00011776 in the Dubuque
County Recorder's Office
ANNEXATION STAFF REPORT
Council Agenda: November 1, 2021
Property Address: PIN: 1514176005, 1514201001, 1514200006, 1514226003,
1514276003- West of SW Arterial and North of Tamarack
Business Park
Property Owner: River City Development Group, LLC
Applicant: River City Development Group, LLC c/o Michael Webber
Authorized Representative
Existing Land Use: Agricultural
Adjacent Land Use:
North — Timber, Agriculture, Residential
East — Southwest Arterial/Agriculture
South — Industrial/Agriculture
West — Agriculture/Timber
Flood Plain: N/A
City Services Provided:
Water: Extension in the near future as site develops.
Existing Zoning: County R-2/A-1
Adjacent Zoning:
North — County A-1/R-2
East - County A-1/M-1
South — County M-1
West — County R-1
Total Area: 156.25 acres
Sanitary Sewer: Extension in the near future as site develops.
Storm Sewer: N/A
Existing Street Access: Tamarack Frontage Road & 66' Wide Platted Stub Street off
of Katie Cove
Future Street Access: Extension in the near future as site develops.
Other Services: Police, Fire and Emergency Response.
Purpose/Reason for Annexation: The annexation territory is in close proximity to the
city of Dubuque corporate limits and encompasses farmland located west of the
Southwest Arterial (SWA), and north of Tamarack Business Park. Due to its location
with the Southwest Arterial (US HWY 52) and US HWY 151/61, adjacency to an
existing industrial park, and the future growth and development of the City of Dubuque,
the annexation territory provides land for future industrial development.
Physical Characteristics: The subject property is comprised of five parcels totaling
approximately 156.25-acres. The annexation territory is located west of the Southwest
Arterial (SWA) and north of Tamarack Business Park. The property has rolling
topography and stormwater sheds north and south from the site eventually flowing
Annexation Staff Report — Great River Development Group, LLC Page 2
under the highway(s) into Granger Creek. The property is presently used for
agricultural purposes (row crops). The SWA/US 151/61 interchange is located
immediately east of the subject property. A high-pressure gas main extends through a
portion of the property.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: Presently, city water is available in Tamarack Business Park. The water
main is adequate and can be extended to serve future development of the subject
parcel. City sanitary sewer service is stubbed across US HWY 151 /61 to
Tamarack Business Park and can be extended to provide service. The sewer main
is adequate to serve a proposed development. There is a high-pressure gas main
that extends through a portion of the property
Traffic Patterns/Counts: Because the area is newly developed, there are no traffic
counts available for the Southwest Arterial and Tamarack Drive. Tamarack Drive,
a 24-foot-wide paved street, provides access to Tamarack Business Park. Katie
Cove is a 22-foot-wide paved, private county residential street that serves
Wertzberger Acres Subdivision. Katie Cove provides access to a stub street into
the subject property.
Public Services: Existing public services are adequate to serve the site.
Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impact to the environment
provided that any future development of the property is in compliance with
established City standards for storm water management and erosion control.
Adjacent Properties: Tamarack Business Park lies directly to the south of the
subject property and the Southwest Arterial/151/61 lie directly to the east of the
subject property. The proposed annexation directly abuts Wertzberger Acres, a
residential subdivision comprised of 13 residential lots and two farmsteads. If
developed for industrial or commercial uses, the Unified Development Code
requires the property to be screen from the adjacent residential property.
CIP Investments: Future extension of city water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and
streets.
Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Recommendations:
Industrial
Attract large employment centers with access to infrastructure facilities. Ensure that
such development does not disproportionately impact residential areas.
Allow for appropriate expansion of existing industrial parks as identified on the
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Future Land Use Map.
Explore additional industrial development opportunities near the Dubuque
Regional Airport, particularly in the U.S. Highway 61 corridor.
The comprehensive plan notes that expansion within and adjacent to existing industrial
development is anticipated, along with potential selected new industrial locations within
major roadway corridors like U.S. Highway 20, U.S. Highway 151, or the Southwest
Arterial.
Mixed -Use
Create a vibrant environment where residents can live, work, and play within walking
and biking distance of their home and opportunity sites throughout the community.
Future Land Use Map — Industrial, Single -Family Residential and Open Space.
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: The City received a written application for a
100% voluntary annexation of approximately 156.25 acres that is located west of the
Southwest Arterial and north of Tamarack Business Park.
The subject property is located immediately west of the U.S. HWY 151/61/SWA
interchange. Tamarack frontage road, a 24-foot-wide paved public street, provides
access from the interchange to the subject property. A stub street with a 66-foot wide
right of way, provides access to the site from Katie Cove (private road).
The Comprehensive Plan recommends:
• Attracting large employment centers with access to infrastructure facilities.
Ensure that such development does not disproportionately impact residential
areas.
• Allow for appropriate expansion of existing industrial parks as identified on the
Future Land Use Map.
• Explore additional industrial development opportunities near the Dubuque
Regional Airport, particularly in the U.S. Highway 61 corridor.
The Plan also notes that expansion within and adjacent to existing industrial
development is anticipated, along with potential selected new industrial locations within
major roadway corridors like U.S. Highway 20, U.S. Highway 151, or the Southwest
Arterial.
In addition, the plan encourages mixed -use developments creating a vibrant
environment where residents can live, work, and play within walking and biking distance
of their home and opportunity sites throughout the community.
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The construction of the Southwest Arterial and its interchange with U.S. Highway 15/61
has been anticipated for several years. Planning staff anticipates that the area around
the interchange will generate additional annexation & zoning requests and development
in the coming years.
The future development of the site requires subdivision and site plan reviews. These
reviews will be conducted by city departments (Fire, Water, Engineering, Planning and
Construction & Inspection Division) to ensure compliance with the Unified Development
Code, Building and Fire Codes and SUDAS (Statewide Urban Design and
Specifications).
If the annexation is approved, the property will be brought into the city with an AG
Agricultural zoning classification.
The City of Dubuque has the capacity to provide substantial municipal services to the
annexation territory. By Iowa Code, the annexation will be approved upon
acknowledgement by the Secretary of State that the legal description, map and
resolution have been received.
Planning staff recommends City Council approval of the voluntary annexation request.
Prepared by: Date: October 25, 2021
Adrienne Breitfelder
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Andy Schmidt (aschmidt@cottinghambutler.com)
SW Industrial Park Opposition
Attachments: Tamarack Owners Opposition.pdf, Silver Oaks Subdivision Opposition.pdf
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City Clerk Adrienne,
Per our phone conversation I've attached two letters opposing the development of the SW industrial park because of
the added traffic it will increase at the intersection of the SW arterial and E Tamarack Dr. Unless a roundabout is
installed at this dangerous intersection both the Tamarack Property Owners Association and the Silver Oaks Subdivision
oppose this development. In addition, there is another subdivision currently under construction that will worsen the
traffic at this intersection as well. We understand that the industrial park approval is a multi -step process, but we want
to go on record now citing the problem and potential remedy. Thank you for passing our concern along to the city
council and we would be happy to speak with anyone who would like to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
Jack McCullough
Tamarack Property Owners Association
Cell: 563-580-5101
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Andy Schmidt
Silver Oaks Subdivision
Cell: 563-581-3463
November 1, 2021
Dubuque City Council
350 W. 5th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
This letter is to serve as our opposition to the rezoning and the development of an industrial
park on the Webber property located at the intersection of the SW Arterial and E Tamarack Dr.
Our opposition is based on safety concerns because of increased traffic at an already dangerous
intersection. Unless a roundabout is installed, we oppose this development.
We are not in opposition of the industrial park development, rather the increased traffic it will
create and the safety of the general public.
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This letter is to serve as our opposition to the rezoning and the development of an industrial
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Our opposition is based on safety concerns because of increased traffic at an already dangerous
intersection. Unless a roundabout is installed, we oppose this development.
We are not in opposition of the industrial park development, rather the increased traffic it will
create and the safety of the general public.
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DATE: November 1, 2021
TO: City Manager Mike Van Milligan
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder
Mayor Roy Buol
City Council Members
FROM: Kevin Dragotto
9900 Military Rd
Dubuque IA 52003
RE: Planned Development near U.S. 61 and Southwest Arterial
Good evening,
I am writing today so that I may relay concerns that my neighbors and I share with the
planned development of 156 acres located northwest of the Southwest Arterial and U.S. 61. My
property is in the area, noted by the City of Dubuque, that will be impacted by this
development.
I have previously reached out with my concerns via email to the Mayor as well as all 6 council
members. As of the writing of this letter, I have received responses from four council members.
This communication largely reflects the concerns outlined in my email.
Firstly, I am concerned that the City of Dubuque agreed to pay $4.2 million for 156 acres
currently zoned A-1. That comes out to near $27,000 per acre. The land currently holds a very
poor CSR (Corn Suitability Rating) on each individual parcel. Why did the city purchase
agricultural land that is considered poor for its zoned use at that price? I am aware that
although the city council approved this purchase, it has not been completed.
Another concern is the location of the planned development. If the intent was to have
proximity to the airport and major highways — why were none of the available acres closer to
the airport considered? That would also move industrial growth further from populated areas
and closer to Maquoketa and Cascade which would allow future employers to tap into a larger
workforce area. This seems like an easy choice when there is currently available land, for less
money, and far less impact to neighboring communities.
Continuing, was the city council ever informed of the estimated costs to grade this land, install
infrastructure, and prepare the land for development? In speaking with individuals in the
industry, the estimated costs to prepare the sites for development range from $2-$4
million. This cost estimate is prior to listing lots for sale.
An additional question that was raised was if the city council was made aware of how industrial
properties affect the land and horse values of adjacent residential areas? How will this
development affect nearby conservation land? How does this development affect nearby
timber acreage?
Another issue brought to my attention is that there have been discussions regarding the
connection of future roads in the planned development to Katie Cove. Katie Cove is a private
road that is not designed for more traffic than the existing home infrastructure,
Finally, has the city council considered impacts to county residents from 3 shifts operating,
noise pollution, light pollution, odor pollution, and contaminate pollution? I would implore the
city council to consider the impact to hundreds of people. Residents of Dubuque County often
choose to live in quieter areas, outside of population centers. I understand that development
and growth will grind on, but it needs to be considered thoughtfully and responsibly.
Dubuque County has continued to see growth over the last 20 years. Most of the growth is due
to the excellent planning and implementation of projects by the city of Dubuque. However,
Dubuque is running into the same issues that many midsize communities face as they grow
beyond their borders. How Dubuque chooses to address these issues if of paramount
importance as this will not be the first, nor the last time, that new development runs into
established neighborhoods and communities outside the city of Dubuque. I look forward to
constructive conversations that can help Dubuque expand responsibly while also retaining the
environment in which people live, and have lived in, many for generations.
Thank you for your time this evening.
Kevin Dragotto
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
10/08/2021
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 8th day of October, 2021
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Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Dubuque,
Iowa will hold a public hearing on a voluntary annexation
request by:
River City Development Group, LLC for the voluntary
annexation of 156.25 acres of property. The annexation
territory is located west of the Southwest Arterial and north
of Tamarack Business Park. The property consists of five (5)
platted lots.
The public hearing will be held:
DATE: Monday, November 1, 2021
TIME: —6:30 p.m.
PLACE: "City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
The legal description of the River City Development Group,
LLC proposed annexation territory is:
Lot 2 of Wertzberger Acres No. 3, in Table Mound Township,
Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof,
and
The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot 1 of the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Lot I of Lot 1 of the
Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, and Lot 2 of the Southeast
1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, in Section 14, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa,
according to United States Government Survey and the recorded
Plats thereof, excepting therefrom that land acquired for
highway right of way by the Iowa Department of Transportation
known as Lot A of Lot 1 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast
1/4 and of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the Northeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the
Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2
East of the 5th P.M., County of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
containing 11.95 acres and as shown and described in the
Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number 2010-00003964 in the
Dubuque County Recorders Office, and excepting therefrom that
land acquired for highway right of way by the Iowa Department
of Transportation known as Lot B of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the
Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and of Lot 2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all in Section 14,
Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, containing 0.62 acres and as shown and
described in the Warranty Deed filed as Instrument Number
2011-00011776 in the Dubuque County Recorders Office
At the public hearing, all interested parties may present
oral and written comments regarding the proposal. Copies of
supporting documents for the public hearing are on file in the
City Clerk's Office, 50 w. 13th Street, Dubuque, and may be
viewed during normal working hours. The official agenda will
be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain
public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed
at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.conVAgendaPublic/ or by
contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. At said time and place of public
hearings all interested citizens and parties will be given an
opportunity to be heard for or against said proposal.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision,
hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance
should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD
(563) 690-6678, ctyclerkQcityofdubuque.org as soon as
feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 4th day
of October 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Adrienne Breitfelder
From:Adrienne Breitfelder
Sent:Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:26 PM
To:treasurer@tos.iowa.gov
Subject:City of Dubuque, Iowa Requests for Voluntary Annexation of Territory to the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Attachments:City of Dubuque Voluntary Annexation Request_Hearing.pdf; River City Development
Group LLC - Voluntary Annexation_Hearing.pdf
Mr. Fitzgerald,
I am requesting that the enclosed certified copies of Resolution Nos. 384-21 and 385-21 from the City of Dubuque be
recorded by the State of Iowa. In addition to the resolutions, both attachments contain exhibits including maps and legal
descriptions, as well as completed City Annexation worksheets.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requests, please feel free to contact me 563-589-4121 or
abreitfe@cityofdubuque.org.
Please contact me if you need more information or if there is anything incorrect in my documentation.
Thank you,
Adrienne Breitfelder (she/her/hers)
City Clerk
O: 563.589.4121 | C: 563.581.6473
City Hall | 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001