Minutes_Zoning Advisory Commission 10.05.22City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
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SUGGESTED
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Copyrighted
October 17, 2022
City Council Proceedings of 10/03/22; Library Board of Trustees Update
of 9/22/22; Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/5/22; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 09/22/22; Proofs of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 09/06/22, 09/19/22, and Precinct Boundary Changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings of 10/03/22
Library Board of Trustees Update of 9/22/22
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 10/5/22
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 9/22/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
09/06/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
09/ 19/22
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for Precinct Boundary Changes Supporting Documentation
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MINUTES
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairperson Rich Russell; Commission Members
Martha Christ, Becky Kemp, Pat Norton, Ryan Sempf (attended virtually) and Teri
Zuccaro
Commissioners Excused: Matt Mulligan
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont, Travis Schrobilgen and Jason Duba
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Russell at
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES: Motion by Norton, seconded by Kemp, to approve the minutes of the
September 7, 2022 meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Christ, Kemp,
Norton, Sempf, Zuccaro, and Russell; Nay — none.
PUBLIC HEARING/REZONING: Application of Tara Duggan to rezone property
located at Pennsylvania Avenue, PIN 1019376001 & 1019400009.
Tara Duggan, 11082 English Mill Road, spoke on behalf of the application. She stated
that she's with Airborne Investments and McDermott Excavating, and her companies
have a long history of development in the area. She said they recently purchased the
land from the Bahl family. She explained that they intend to follow the City's
comprehensive plan to have a residential development here. She noted that along
Pennsylvania near the industrial park would be light office, and behind that would be
residential.
Chad Wagener, 2201 Jo Ann Drive, Asbury, stated that he is a near neighbor, and he's
not sure if he's in support or opposition. He expressed concern about the two other
adjacent parcels to the north, asking if this approval would confer the same zoning to
them. He expressed concern about future development of high -density housing, traffic
on Pennsylvania Avenue, access to schools in this area with no sidewalks, and whether
this area even qualifies for OR zoning. He stated he's not under the impression that the
area won't be developed, but he wants to have influence on how it gets developed.
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Tara Duggan stated the other two parcels are also under their ownership, but they will
stay AG and be farmed for the time being. She explained they are working with City
Engineering and utilities regarding changes to Pennsylvania Avenue, such as widening
and reducing grades, which will happen eventually, but these improvements are not
currently budgeted.
Staff Member Schrobilgen detailed the staff report. He noted the proposed change in
zoning, discussed the history of the property, and listed the surrounding land uses. He
noted that the proposal is in alignment with the City's comprehensive plan and Future
Land Use Map, which shows this area as multi -family residential. He described the
subsequent steps in the development process, including extending utilities, site plan
review, and platting, which would review many aspects such as access, parking, grading,
screening, paving, park land, stormwater management, water connection, sanitary sewer
connection, fire safety, and more. He confirmed that the two parcels to the north would
continue to be zoned AG and any future development would require a rezoning, platting,
and site plan review.
Commissioner Norton asked whether OR was appropriate given the OR preamble
stated it was not intended for undeveloped areas of the city and asked whether a PUD
would be better for controlling the development.
Schrobilgen responded by reading the remaining parts of the preamble which noted the
OR district was intended for transitional zones, lower intensity office and higher density
residential uses, and for developments that abut a collector street. He stated that the
IDOT classifies Pennsylvania Avenue as a Collector Street.
Vice Chair Russell wondered whether this property could be considered infill because of
its proximity to the industrial park.
Planning Services Manager Wernimont reiterated that OR is an appropriate zoning
designation for this property as it is an infill development and OR is not out of the
ordinary for our community. He explained that the City does not want to use PUD
zoning except where necessary, and that development will be managed through the
platting and site plan review process. He emphasized the need for additional housing
and that future plans show this area as multi -family residential.
Commissioner Sempf pointed out the lack of housing in the community and the
importance of building more. He said that he understands the concerns about potential
inappropriate developments but noted that this is an experienced developer, so he feels
comfortable with the rezoning.
Motion by Christ, seconded by Norton, to approve the rezoning as submitted. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Christ, Kemp, Norton, Sempf, Zuccaro, and
Russell; Nay — none.
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PUBLIC HEARING/REZONING: Application of Talon LLC, Robert Smith, VP
Development to rezone property located at Plaza Drive, PIN 1017200012.
Bob Smith, 1305 Benson Road, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, spoke on behalf of the
application. He stated that Talon wants to be good neighbors, and they have built 23
developments in 17 cities, and Eagle Construction has built 25 apartment complexes.
He explained that they are under contract for 23 acres, and Fox Hills apartments is
planned to have 390 units of market rate workforce housing, composed of 13 buildings
and garages. He noted they are currently going through the subdivision, site plan,
preliminary plat, and final plat processes. He explained that the existing roads were
installed in 2006 for a previous development, and they are planning to keep the existing
infrastructure. He noted that the request will combine two adjacent and similar Planned
Commercial zones and then carve out the proposed Planned Residential zone from
that.
Tom Shinkle, 6625 South Wellington Lane, Pastor of Grandview United Methodist
Church, stated they are in favor of this change and enthused about the project because
they see the need for workforce housing. He noted they are looking into establishing a
nature preserve on their adjacent property to the east.
Planning Services Manager Wernimont detailed the staff report. He noted the history of
the land, its existing zoning, conceptual plans for commercial development, and streets
and utilities that are in place. He explained how this PUD amendment would combine
the two PC districts and create a PR portion. He described the proposed multi -family
development of 13 30-unit buildings for a total of 390 units that would have shared
amenities. These units would aid the city in its goals to develop additional housing. He
noted that Plaza Drive is adequate for the increased traffic and that Plaza Drive is
planned to go through to connect to Derby Grange Road. He pointed out that the project
has received Iowa housing tax credits and that it will be developed one building at a
time. He described the subsequent steps of the development process. He noted that no
public input was received following the public notice.
Commissioner Russell asked whether the storage area that was noted on the plan
would be paved.
Wernimont stated that travel areas would be paved, and screening would be put in
place, and Mr. Smith reiterated that.
Commissioner Sempf expressed the dire need for housing, that this is an exciting
development, and that Dubuque doesn't have many apartments with these amenities.
Motion by Norton, seconded by Christ, to approved the rezoning as submitted. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Christ, Kemp, Norton, Sempf, Zuccaro, and
Russell; Nay — none.
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ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Christ, seconded by Norton to adjourn the October 5,
2022 Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Christ, Kemp,
Norton, Sempf, Zuccaro, and Russell; Nay — none.
The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager Adopted