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Request to Rezone 101 Airborne RoadCity of Dubuque City Council PUBLIC HEARINGS # 1. Copyrighted May 19, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency — Kenneth Miller to rezone property located at 101 Airborne Road from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval with conditions. ORDINANCE [Option 1] An Ordinance Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 101 Airborne Road From AG Agriculture District To HIC Heavy Industrial With Conditions District OR ORDINANCE [Option 2 - Reduced Zoning Area] An Ordinance Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 101 Airborne Road From AG Agriculture District To HIC Heavy Industrial With Conditions District SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A - for Option 1 or Option DISPOSITION: 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1. ZAC Ltr to CC DMASWA Rez 2. Application DMASWA REZ 3. Vicinity Map - DMASWA 4. City Zoning Figure 5. 2026-2030 DMASWA Strategic Plan Summary 6. DMASWA Cell 10 Alternatives Technical Evaluation 7. Zoning_Cell Overlay Exhibit 8. Notification Map - DMASWA 9. Staff Report - DMASWA 10. AG Zoning Regulations 11. HI Zoning Regulations 12. Ordinance No. 61-10 DMSWA 13. Public Input Submitted to City Clerk Page 620 of 950 14. Opposition - Kari Voss - 11140 Cottingham Rd 15. Opposition - Lance Hummel - Petition No. 1 16. Opposition - Lance Hummel - Petition No. 2 17. Opposition - Ken Kress -11416 Cottingham Road 18. Ordinance 1 19. Ordinance 2 - Reduced Zoning Area 20. Staff Presentation to City Council Page 621 of 950 Planning Services Department Dubuque City Hall THE COF West 1311, Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 DUtB� whoin � CRY �(563) I IF, 589-4210 phone I I (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 planning@ci!yofdubuque.org May 12, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall — 50 W. 13t" Street Dubuque IA 52001 Applicant: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency — Kenneth Miller Location: 101 Airborne Road (PIN 1401400003 and portions of PINs 1401251002 and1401400002) Description: To rezone property from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district. Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the above -cited request. The application, staff report, and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Ken Miller, DMASWA administrator, spoke on behalf of the application. He explained that the landfill's long-range plan includes rezoning these parcels to facilitate landfill expansion to provide capacity for over 190 years. He explained the process of creating the long- range plan, which included public meetings. He displayed a map of the planned landfill expansion cells and the projected timeline of how long the cells would take to reach their capacity. Mr. Miller acknowledged that one of the parcels has a restrictive covenant and stated that it is not planned for a landfill cell. He said that property may have other uses, such as vehicle storage. Mr. Miller noted that the eventual goal for landfill property is to cap it as a nature preserve. He said this project will go through several regulatory reviews and that rezoning was the first step in that process. He said they will work with the Army Corps of Engineers to relocate the creek, though it would not be impacted for 70 years, though the timing is subject to study. Commissioners asked Mr. Miller for clarification about the location and timeline of future landfill cells. They asked about projected disposal rates and efforts to reduce waste. They also questioned whether there is a concerted effort to reduce waste as it relates to the city's sustainability goals. Steve Ingalsbe, 15680 Estate Lane, noted his property is part of the former Jennings Farm, which was laid out 20 years ago with the agreement that it wouldn't be used for landfill purposes. They are on private wells, and he is concerned about the landfill expanding toward them and that this rezoning would open the door for landfill activities. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 622 of 950 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Page 2 Glen Beck, 15591 Estate Lane, stated that he bought the property knowing that a landfill could not expand there. He said that if it's zoned HI, it's more likely the landfill will expand, which will lower their property value in this beautiful area. Lance Hummel, 15633 Estate Lane, stated that he's in close proximity to the land to be rezoned. He submitted a petition of opposition with 39 signatories. He said he felt the process did not have adequate notification or transparency. He said that land was sold with the understanding that it would not be used as a landfill. Steve Olson, 11046 Cottingham Road, questioned by the rezoning is occurring now if the property to be rezoned won't be used for at least 70 years. He said his kids use the creek. He said he is averse to noise and heavy machinery, and the land should stay zoned as AG. Kari Voss, 11140 Cottingham Road, said there is a covenant, and why rezone it if it doesn't need to be used now. The Commission sought clarification regarding the parcel that is under a covenant. Staff explained that this is a private agreement between DMASWA and the previous owner, and a change in zoning would not affect the agreement, which will remain in place. Mr. Miller provided feedback to the public input and explained that the Iowa DNR needs this property rezoned in order to permit landfill activities. He said they are planning for 208 years, and this design takes into account the 1500' buffer from the nearest residential property. He said rezoning it would give potential future development in the area knowledge of the future use. He said they are not planning to use the property with the covenant as landfill. He said it is owned by DMASWA and leased to the Jennings family. He said that work at DMASWA does not occur at night. The Commission asked how the concept map aligns with the homeowners' properties and the property containing the covenant. Staff shared an image of the rezoning map with the cell map overlayed. Mr. Miller stated they are staying outside of the land with the covenant and maintaining the 500' required setback, and 1500' setback from wells. The Commission sought clarification regarding whether the rezoning would affect the covenant and how many parcels are included in the rezoning area. Staff clarified that the rezoning request includes one full parcel and a portion of two other parcels. Staff stated the covenant would remain and Mr. Miller stated that the intent would be not to use the property affected by the covenant as a landfill cell. Staff detailed the staff report and described the characteristics of the subject property and surrounding area. Staff noted the history of the parcels in question, which were annexed into the City in 2011. Staff explained the work that goes into preparing land for landfill use to reduce environmental effects. Staff listed the conditions on the HI zoning applied to the rest of the landfill, which the Commission could consider. Staff explained the public input map, public notification requirements, and 200' notification boundary and that 11.7% of the land area in notification boundary was in opposition, which is below the 20% needed Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 623 of 950 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Page 3 to require a City Council supermajority for approval. Staff clarified that additional opposition could change that requirement. The Commission discussed the request, and one Commissioner stated they understood the long-term plan, however, they could not support the request as submitted as Heavy Industrial zoning posted a potential problem adjacent to residential. Recommendation By a vote of 3 to 1, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve the request with the following conditions: 1. The permitted uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Automated gas station b. Freight transfer facility c. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only) d. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation e. Sanitary landfill 2. The conditional uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Wind energy conversion system Since the Commission meeting, additional public opposition has been submitted and signed by the owners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the property which is located within two hundred feet (200') of the exterior boundaries of the property being considered for rezoning. Therefore, a supermajority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, / 0 �_ Matthew Mulligan Zoning Advisory Commission Attachments CC: Kenneth Miller, Administrator of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 624 of 950 THE COF DtUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi Zoning Advisory Commission ❑ Amended PUD ❑X Rezoning/PUD/ID ❑ Text Amendment ❑ Simple Subdivision ❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ Major Final Plat ❑ Minor Final Plat ❑ Waiver from Site Design Standards A. Property Information Site Location/Address: Zoning Board of Adiustment ❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Special Exception ❑ Variance ❑ Appeal 101 Airborne Road IA 52003 Legal Description/Parcel ID#/Subdivision: Development Services ❑ Annexation ❑ Limited Setback Waiver ❑ Site Plan Simple ❑ Site Plan Minor ❑ Site Plan Major ❑ Simple Subdivision ❑ Temporary Use Permit ❑ Port of Dubuque/ Chaplain Schmitt Island Design Review City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque, IA 52001-4845 Phone:563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 planning@)cityofdu buque.org Historic Preservation Commission ❑ Demolition Review ❑ Historic Revolving Loan ❑ Certificate of Economic Non -Viability ❑ Design Review Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Advisory Design Review (Public Projects) ❑ Historic Designation PIN 1401400003, portion of 1401400002, and portion of PIN 1401251002 Existing Zoning: AG Proposed Zoning: H Historic District: Site Area (square feet/acres): 74.3 ac / 40.9 ac -andmark: ❑ Yes ❑x No B. Describe proposal and reason for application (attach a letter of explanation, if necessary): To rezone property from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district. C. Applicant/Agent Information Name: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency — Kenneth Miller phone: Address: State: Zip: Email: City: D. Property Owner(s) Information Name(s): Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Phone: Address: State: Zip: Email: E. Certification: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify/acknowledge that: City: 1. Payment does not guarantee approval and fees are nonrefundable; 2. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached; 3. It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to review the abstract for easements and restrictive covenants; and 4. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record. bi Applicant/Agent: Kenneth Miller�Date: 4/15/2025 Property owner(s): Kenneth Miller Fee $ 662 Ck# ❑CC ❑Cash Received by Date: 4/15/2025 Date Page 625 of 950 12264 - 160010:, 15866 : 911W op I 101 nrn 12344 14933 i23' 11213 1 3 14628 Ill 1111, 3' 3 -14561 14678 10871 10857 Fit', City of Dubuque Zoning Map 0935476001 0936351001 140220000 1401101001 1401101002 1402226002 1401100016 1401301002F01300001401 0936426003 0936426003 / 0936452002 1506100003 1401200002 140120.00037 1401200007 1401251002 1401400002 I 1506100005 1506301002 1402451002 -' 1401400003 1401400005 1506351004 141210100211 2 1412226001 150710100 1411202031 1412126001 1412201001 15071 1412226002 1412102001 N Legend IIPEO Dubuque -City -Limits = Parcels Zoning 0 Agricultural (AG) General Commercial (C-3) General Commercial w/conditions (C-3c) Heavy Industrial (HI) Heavy Industrial w/conditions (HIc) Light Industrial w/conditions (LIc) Mod Density Multi -Family Residential w/conditions (R-3c) Planned Industrial (PI) Single -Family Residential (R-1) Single -Family Residential District with conditions 1505351005 1505376001 1506477019 1508127001 10 1 1508126004 1508176001 1:16,890 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 Miles Page 627 of 950 DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SW AGENCY STRATEGIC PLAN SUMMARY DAVID RESNICK Chairperson RIC JONES Vice Chairperson HARLEY POTHOFF Board Member Page 628 of 950 In order to control current and future economic and environmental liability, the mission of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) is to provide environmentally sound, financially stable, fiscally responsible, community recognized, solid waste management services that include appropriate waste reduction, resource conservation, education, customer service, and disposal activities. • Continue to own and operate a good, environmentally sound landfill. • Provide a stable funding system based on user fees (i.e., tipping fees and various direct charges) and minimizing tax subsidies. • Maintain reserve funds to cover appropriate items such as closure/post-closure and care, facility development, contingency actions, and land acquisition. • Employ well -qualified staff and/or contractors. • Foster a customer service -based orientation toward waste haulers and other facility users. • Facilitate well -planned, community -driven, sustainable waste reduction through meaningful education and resource conservation programs, which would help prolong the Agency's landfill life. • Study and identify alternative solid waste management methods, customer needs, and funding approaches, and provide for the implementation of services to fill identified voids. STRATEGIC PLANNING Every 5 years the Agency reviews its current strategic planning goals and begins to plan for the next fiscal year. This review typically occurs around year 3 of the current plan to provide an assessment of the current goals progress and to plan for upcoming goals. The Agency is currently mid -way through the 2022-2026 fiscal year plan. • 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 www.dmaswa.org Page 629 of 950 1. Improve current entrance area - Scheduled for Spring 2024 2. Construct a Customer Convenience Center for small loads and diversion programs - In design phase. 3. Maintenance Shop Remodel - Roof Replaced in 2022 4. Plan for future Landfill Cell Expansion - Permitting activities in progress. 5. Reestablish compost distribution program - Finished Screened compost available since July 2022. OVERVIEW In preparation for the 2026-2030 Strategic Planning sessions, the DMASWA team met with the consultant to identify their focus areas for this session. The team identified the following operations as priorities to review and get feedback on programs related to these operations. • Landfill • Organics Management • Education & Communication • RNG Operations • Comingled Recycling Drop -Off • Electronics Recycling • Household Hazardous Materials • Tire Recycling • Glass Recycling • Appliance Recycling The stakeholder engagement sessions sought feedback from the general public, haulers, businesses, and board members. Stakeholders were given opportunities to provide feedback in both listening sessions and online. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS The goal of the stakeholder engagement was to present stakeholders with the focus topics determined by DMASWA (Agency) and Foth Infrastructure & Environment (Foth) and allow them to provide feedback and insight on focused objectives for the next five years. The feedback will be used to guide upcoming Strategic Planning sessions. The engagement will focus primarily on the Agency's Operations. Stakeholders were grouped by the following: • Group A o Members of the General Public who are residents within the DMASWA service area o Business generators within the DMASWA service area • Group B o Haulers o DMASWA Board Members � 1461 DMAi> WA NIL li STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TIMELINE PM117- The Group A Stakeholders session was held on -- January 11, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Jule Operations j and Training Center (JOTC) located at 949 Kerper Blvd in �- Dubuque. Stakeholders were presented with the current 2022- 2026 fiscal year goals and an overview of current operations. After each section was presented, stakeholders were given the opportunity to provide feedback on those operations. Following the session, the presentation slides were shared online for members of the general public to provide additional feedback via email. This feedback time was open until January 19, 2024. During the latter half of January and early February, Group B Stakeholders were contacted via email and phone. A survey was developed to allow stakeholders to provide feedback through the survey, or if they desired via email or a phone call. ®I After both Stakeholder groups were provided opportunities for feedback a final session for the board of directors was held on February 27, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the JOTC. This public - meeting serves to present the feedback results and • _ recommendations of priorities to the board. j f FY 2026-2030 PRIORITIES 1. Update Organics Study 2. Staffing Study to evaluate current FTE for all activities 3. Expand Outreach on Diversion Programs to Increase Participation 4. Professional Development -" The above priorities are taken from the list of recommendations under each operation shown on the following pages. ~ o K A Page 631 of 950 Operations Recommendations for FY 2026-2030 ORGANICS MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Update the 2019 Organics Management Study Include market feasibility (rates, participation, best management practices) Include feedstock availability on both carbon and nitrogen sources Include other local and regional facilities in operation PRIORITIES Identify reliable and cost-effective carbon sources Identify commitment to participation throughout agency and region Identify end -product use LANDFILL OPERATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Conduct a staffing study to identify needs for planned and potential expanded services Review hours of operation at facility to best serve industrial/commercial haulers, and the addition of the customer convenience center (3C) Make continuous improvements to compaction rates including investment in additional operator training Utilize technology to achieve diversion goals PRIORITIES Evaluate operation changes to enhance waste compaction rates Expanded Training Opportunities Education/Marketing of diversion efforts and disposal options APPLIANCES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Regular reviews of pricing and costs for the program Provide mobile events to outlying service area to increase access Purchase/lease of a branded box truck for collections Identify needs of program, including hours of operation, with new 3C Contracted disposal options for out of state residents Educate/Market programs ELECTRONICS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Regular reviews of pricing and costs for the program Provide mobile events to outlying service area to increase access Purchase/lease of a branded box truck for collections Identify needs of program, including hours of operation, with new 3C Contracted disposal options for out of state residents Educate/Market programs HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Regular reviews of pricing and costs for the program Provide mobile events to outlying service area to increase access Purchase/lease of a branded box truck for collections Identify needs of program, including hours of operation, with new 3C Contracted disposal options for out of state residents Educate/Market programs Page 632 of 950 TIRES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Continue program as is Identify opportunities to reduce costs Increase education Market the program to increase participation/proper disposal COMINGLED RECYCLING DROP-OFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Consider a cost share of collection and recycling costs for containers in urban areas to reduce costs to Agency Work with businesses to establish alternatives to utilizing public recycling drop off containers Increase education to market the program effectively Increase boxes in rural areas to increase recycling PRIORITIES Increase education to the general public about proper recycling and options for recycling Business recycling options GLASS RECYCLING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Consider bin placement in more high -traffic locations to increase participation Increase marketing of program PRIORITIES Promote hub location for more efficient use Focused outreach and education for program success RNG OPERATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Include impacts to RNG production in cost/benefit analysis for material diversion Integrate waste fill plans for enhanced gas recovery and production Include/consider RNG in organics study EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN Review the capacity of current FTE position Examine goals and needs of program Expand Education requirements in future waste hauler agreements PRIORITIES Previous study showed need for an increase of 1 FTE position for Marketing & Communication Determine how to establish additional FTE position Page 633 of 950 www.dmaswa.org DMASWA I Cell 10 Alternatives Technical Evaluation 1.2.4 Alternative 4 — Additional Long -Term Option As an additional long-term option, Alternative 4 is explored as an option that encompasses areas of the other three alternatives. However, it is important to note that this is not simply a combination of the other three — Alternative 4 would require early commitment to the design, as this report will show that stormwater and other considerations preclude DMASWA from simply choosing to construct Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 and end up at Alternative 4. Alternative 4 is shown on Sheet 0OC103, and a snapshot is shown here for ease of reference: 5652000 z Z .5653000 z I z z z — a %53500 I( of ]� 5654000 � ( Ir ( ( ( 5654500 I) ( ) �— doae j ) 1' 5655000 I) 1�__ 5655500�0 d-- 5656000 RR`p ° 3 Z Z- A. ) ALTERNATIVE w • WELLS 6 PROBES ABANDONED GROUDWATER WELLS 10 EA NEW GROUNDWATER WELLS 20 EA ABANDONED GAS PROBES 0 EA NEW GAS PROBES B EA CELL 9 -••Pf1ASE I CELLS 1 6 2 PHASE III (ACTIVE) (CLOSED) (ACTIVE) ABUTMENT LINER AREA II CELL 9 ABUTMENT (FUTURE) ,l PHASEIV LINER AREA IIAC- PHASEII w�T11/E) (FUTURE) -- Figure 4 — Alternative 4 — Additional Long -Term Option -T \ LMP.3 i % LMPi .- / it U CELL 3 (CLOSED) � UYI S CELL 5 CELL 0 (ACTIVE) ' LA j (ACTIVE)/( CELL 8 .CELL 3, ! (ACTIVE) 1 CELL Page 635 of 950 ZONING/LANDFILL CELL OVERLAY EXHIBIT G J.. Page 636 of 950 =W 1 12053 20,8 12042 558- 101 14 888 12344 408 101 24 1133 14345 -MR 10 113 11309 1-320. 11416 ti .1-23 r 01 \ J 1'4628 11 2b3 11169111-79 11153 _.., 11145, 4 -1l i-- 11131 1.58.1 i677, 14691 -14 5'61448 1 14425 DUO 14428, 1044 11046 678 11018 10871 10'880 1085710848 10849' 10837 800 107 1081610765 0800 d k I n - 7.1 Mrn 79 REZONING STAFF REPORT Zoning Agenda: May 7, 2025 Property Address: 101 Airborne Road (PIN 1401400003 and portions of PINs 1401251002 and1401400002) Property Owner: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Applicant: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, Kenneth Miller Description: To rezone property from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district. Proposed Land Use: Sanitary landfill Existing Land Use: Farm and forest Adjacent Land Use: North — Farm East — Sanitary landfill South — Farm West — Farm, forest, residential Former Zoning: Pre-1975 — County 1975 — County 1985 — County 2011 —Annexed as AG Agriculture Total Area: 103 acres / 4,515,950 square feet Proposed Zoning: HI Existing Zoning: AG Adjacent Zoning: North — County R1 East — HI South — County R2 West — County R1 Property History: The subject property was in Dubuque County until it was annexed into the City of Dubuque in 2011 and brought in with AG Agriculture zoning. It was annexed to become part of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) landfill. The landfill is now in the process of obtaining permits for future landfill cell expansion. Physical Characteristics: The property is comprised of one parcel and portions of two others. The area totals approximately 103 acres. DMASWA has frontage along Airborne Road. The site has slope and valley topography. The property is currently a mix of forest and farmland. Zoning map on the following page. Page 638 of 950 PUD Staff Report — 101 Airborne Rd Page 2 Zoning of subject property and surrounding area. Concurrence with Comprehensive Plan: The Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan goals promote solid waste reduction and pollution mitigation, in part to extend the capacity life of the landfill. The City's Future Land Use Map identifies the subject site as Heavy Industrial, the same as the rest of the landfill. The proposed project would relate to the following recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan: - Evaluate whether local solid waste can begin to incorporate a compost component, similar to Des Moines, that would provide a source of compost for local gardens & production. - Explore incentives for backyard and curbside composting that reduce the proportion of landfilled food. - Explore a community -wide Zero Waste Policy that creates a closed-circuit economy of low -impact or reduced consumption lifestyle and marketplace for post - consumer products. Page 639 of 950 PUD Staff Report — 101 Airborne Rd Page 3 Impact of Request on: Utilities: The landfill is served by both city water and sanitary sewer. Utilities may be extended as necessary. Traffic Patterns/Counts: The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) classifies Airborne Road as a Local Road. The traffic counts here are from 2020, and they indicate an average annual daily traffic count of 101 vehicles. This rezoning is not expected to alter traffic patterns as it is an extension of the existing use and will offset the portions of the site that are no longer in use. Public Services: Public services are adequate to serve the site regardless of how it may be utilized or developed. Environment: The subject property is approximately 103 acres, consisting of one full parcel and two partial parcels. The area is currently unimproved, but plans call for this area to become part of the sanitary landfill in the future. DMASWA manages solid waste in an environmentally friendly manner, with an engineered base which will be combined with a collection system for the leachate (the liquid generated as waste breaks down) to protect and prevent the contamination of the soil and groundwater. To improve air quality, the DMASWA landfill also has a gas collection system to capture methane (a highly potent greenhouse gas) produced as the waste in the landfill breaks down which is converter to Renewable Natural Gas. Without access to a local solid waste disposal facility, all waste generated in the area would have to be hauled by truck to another location, increasing the waste's greenhouse gas impact. Adjacent Properties: The subject property is on the edge of the Dubuque city limits, so the properties to the north, west, and south are in unincorporated Dubuque County. Those properties are a mix of forest land, farmland, and a few single-family residences. The property to the east is part of the DMASWA landfill and is also zoned HI. CIP Investments: None proposed. Staff Analysis: The applicant, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA), proposes to rezone the subject site to HI Heavy Industrial to allow the land to be used as part of the sanitary landfill. This is in DMASWA's plan to expand the capacity of the landfill to accommodate future demand. DMASWA's strategic plan estimates that with this added area, the landfill will have capacity for 190+ years. The landfill is now in the process of obtaining permits for future landfill cell expansion that would use this land. The land will be converted into a sanitary landfill, which will manage solid waste in an environmentally friendly manner, with an engineered base which will be combined with a collection system for the leachate (the liquid generated as waste breaks down) to protect and prevent the contamination of the soil and groundwater. To improve air quality, the DMASWA landfill also has a gas collection system to capture methane (a highly potent Page 640 of 950 PUD Staff Report — 101 Airborne Rd Page 4 greenhouse gas) produced as the waste in the landfill breaks down which is converter to Renewable Natural Gas. Without access to a local solid waste disposal facility, all waste generated in the area would have to be hauled by truck to another location, increasing the waste's greenhouse gas impact. The Comprehensive Plan goals promote solid waste reduction, composting, and pollution mitigation. The City's Future Land Use Map identifies the subject site as Heavy Industrial, the same as the rest of the landfill. The subject property was in Dubuque County until it was annexed into the City of Dubuque in 2011 and brought in with AG Agriculture zoning. It was annexed to become part of the DMASWA landfill. The property is comprised of one parcel and portions of two others. The area totals approximately 103 acres. DMASWA has frontage along Airborne Road. The site has sloping topography. The property is currently a mix of forest and farmland. The subject property is on the edge of the Dubuque city limits, so the properties to the north, west, and south are in unincorporated Dubuque County. Those properties are a mix of forest land, farmland, and a few single-family residences. The property to the east is part of the DMASWA landfill and is zoned HI. The requested HI zoning district is an expansion of an existing zone and would allow for the use of sanitary landfill as well as resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only). The chart below shows the permitted uses in the AG and HI zoning districts. The highlighted items are permitted in both zoning districts. The AG and HI zoning code sections are attached. Principal Permitted Uses AG Zoning District HI Zoning District Farming and agriculture, including the raising of field crops and livestock, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, and similar farming activities. Agricultural supply sales. Noncommercial nursery. Animal hospital or clinic. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation. Auto part sales. Automated gas station. Baker wholesale/commercial. Bank, savings and loan, or credit union. Bar or tavern. Business services. Car wash, full service. Page 641 of 950 PUD Staff Report — 101 Airborne Rd Page 5 Car wash, self-service. Cold storage or locker plant. Construction supply sales and service. Contractor shop or yard. Convenience store. Crematorium, reduction plant, foundry, forge or smelter. Dental or medical lab. Drive -up automated bank teller. Farm implement sales, service or repair. Freight transfer facility. Fuel or ice dealer. Furniture upholstery or repair. General office. Grain or barge terminal. Indoor recreation facility. Indoor restaurant. Junkyard or salvage yard. Kennel. Laboratory for research or engineering. Licensed childcare center. Lumberyard or building material sales. Mail order house. Manufacturing, primary. Manufacturing , secondary. Miniwarehousin . Mobile home sales. Moving or storage facility. Off street parking lot. Packaging, processing, or storing meat, dairy or food products. Parking structure. Passenger transfer facility. Pet daycare or grooming. Printing or publishing. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation. Registered child development home. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only). Restaurant, drive-in or carryout. Sanitary landfill. Service station. Page 642 of 950 PUD Staff Report — 101 Airborne Rd Page 6 Sewage treatment plant. Slaughterhouse or stockyard. Tool, die, or pattern making. Upholstery shop. Vehicle body shop. Vehicle sales or rental. Vehicle service and repair. Vending or game machine sales or service. Warehousing, packaging, distribution or storage facility. Welding services. Wholesale sales or distributor. The existing landfill property is currently zoned Hlc Heavy Industrial with conditions. For consistency, the Commission may wish to consider adopting the same conditions for the subject property that were requested by DMASWA when it was rezoned in 2010. The conditions restricted the permitted and conditionally permitted uses allowed for the property as follows: 1. The permitted uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Automated gas station b. Freight transfer facility c. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only) d. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation e. Sanitary landfill 2. The conditional uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Wind energy conversion system Staff recommends the Zoning Advisory Commission review the criteria established in Chapter 9 of the Unified Development Code regarding granting a rezoning and make a recommendation to City Council. Y Reviewed b Y Prepared b : Date: 4/30/2025 p � � Page 643 of 950 16-5-21: AG AGRICULTURE: The AG district is intended to conserve farmland for agricultural purposes and to serve as a "holding" zone to prevent the premature development of large land acreages and of recently annexed land for which the most appropriate future use has not yet been determined. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-1: PROHIBITED USES: The following uses are prohibited in the AG district: Feedlot. Livestock confinement operation. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-2: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are permitted in the AG district: Farming and agriculture, including the raising of field crops and livestock, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, and similar farming activities. Noncommercial nursery. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-3: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted in the AG district subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title: Kennel. Quarry. Retail sale of agricultural products. Wind energy conversion systems. Winery. (Ord. 35-15, 5-18-2015) 16-5-21-4: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses may be permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title: Page 644 of 950 Barbed wire or electric fences when used for livestock containment. Barn, shed or similar structure. Seasonal sale of produce grown on site. Single-family detached dwelling, provided it is located on a lot of ten (10) acres or more and is incidental and subordinate to an active agricultural use it serves. Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-5: TEMPORARY USES: Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-6: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-7: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-21-8: BULK REGULATIONS: Reserved for future use. . - Property Lm -�j Let tkdfil t i Area, 17 Lot Pronlz9e•- (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) Shed Roof lip m1dral � �! tiraac�i�=¢ Heaght Gable or Hip Roof -_ _ ' f Deckhne 7 a`ffi Heaght Mansard or Gambrel Roof 1p - 771 t Ifigheat Level' 1 .. Heaght Page 645 of 950 16-5-19: HI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL: The HI district is intended to provide locations for industrial uses which by their nature generate levels of smoke, dust, noise, odors, or other visual impacts that render them incompatible with virtually all other land uses. The district is also intended to provide locations for a limited amount of commercial development that will serve employees of surrounding industrial uses. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-19-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are permitted in the HI district: Agricultural supply sales. Animal hospital or clinic. Auto part sales. Automated gas station. Bakery (wholesale/commercial). Bank, savings and loan, or credit union. Bar or tavern. Business services. Car wash, full service. Car wash, self-service. Cold storage or locker plant. Construction supply sales and service. Contractor shop or yard. Convenience store. Crematorium, reduction plant, foundry, forge or smelter. Dental or medical lab. Drive -up automated bank teller. Farm implement sales, service or repair. Freight transfer facility. Fuel or ice dealer. Page 646 of 950 Furniture upholstery or repair. General office. Grain or barge terminal. Indoor recreation facility. Indoor restaurant. Junkyard or salvage yard. Kennel. Laboratory for research or engineering. Licensed childcare center. Lumberyard or building material sales. Mail order house. Manufacturing, primary. Manufacturing, secondary. Miniwarehousing. Mobile home sales. Moving or storage facility. Off street parking lot. Packaging, processing, or storing meat, dairy or food products. Parking structure. Passenger transfer facility. Pet daycare or grooming. Printing or publishing. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation. Registered child development home. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only). Restaurant, drive-in or carryout. Sanitary landfill. Service station. Page 647 of 950 Sewage treatment plant. Slaughterhouse or stockyard. Tool, die, or pattern making. Upholstery shop. Vehicle body shop. Vehicle sales or rental. Vehicle service and repair. Vending or game machine sales or service. Warehousing, packaging, distribution or storage facility. Welding services. Wholesale sales or distributor. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 63-10, 12-20-2010; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021) 16-5-19-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted in the HI district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title: Licensed adult day services. Residential use. Retail sales and service. Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019) 16-5-19-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title: Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves. Drive -up automated bank teller. Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-19-4: TEMPORARY USES: Page 648 of 950 The following uses may be permitted as temporary uses in the HI district in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title: Any use listed as a permitted use within the district. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-19-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-19-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-19-7: BULK REGULATIONS: HI Heavy Industrial Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Frontage Maximum Lot Coverage (Lot Area) Setbacks Maximum Height Front Minimum Side Minimum Rear 2 Minimum Maximum Vehicle sales 20.000 scl ft 150 ft All other uses 150 ft Notes: 1. When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot side setback is required. 2. When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is required. p c ^-Lot, Frontage . Street (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) t ."— Midi int Height 5hed Roof Midpoint I f �eight, I Gable or Mir Roof _ Mansard or Gambrel Roof a.^-K.tli 3 a l Ili9he5t Level r m Height � Fl.t 126nf . Page 649 of 950 Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210 Return to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall- 50 W. 13 In St Telephone: 589-4121 ORDINANCE NO. 61 - 10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT U.S. HIGHWAY 20 WEST FROM COUNTY A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, COUNTY R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND CITY AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO CITY HI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, WITH CONDITIONS. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter -described property from County A-1 Agricultural District, County R-1 Rural Residential District, and City AG Agricultural District, with conditions, to wit: As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of- way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day/of December 2010. P Roy D. BI f I Mayor Attest: ✓✓ eanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Page 650 of 950 ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 61 -10 I, Ric W. Jones, representing Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency, having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. 61 -10 and being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to the conditions required therein. Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 21st day of December 2010. By Ric W. e6nes Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency Page 651 of 950 Adrienne Breitfelder From: Kari V <kavk94me@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:21 PM To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Brad Cavanagh; Ric W. Jones; David T. Resnick; Susan Farber; Laura Roussell; Danny Sprank; Katy Wethal Subject: Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Rd, Dubuque, IA Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login Allow sender I Block sender information and password over email! Report Dear Dubuque City Council, As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road and the landfill, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural (AG) to Heavy Industrial (HI) for the following reasons: • There is an agreement between the seller and DMASW that a parcel (around 40 acres) will NOT be used as a landfill. As this is a legal agreement, not related to zoning, allowing the change in zoning opens the door to use the land in direct conflict with the agreement and spirit of the sale. • It is not customary to zone Heavy Industrial (HI) next to single-family residential which this request will create. • The approval of the zoning committee was a 3 to 1 vote out of the 7 total committee members. Three of the members were absent and did not provide input or voting. • DMASW indicated they did not have a "plan" they could provide. They also indicated plans cannot move forward without the rezoning. How do they know what zoning to request? The plan should have been disclosed for full transparency on necessary zoning needs. • At the zoning meeting, a DMASW plan was not disclosed yet plans were provided including: • Notifying Army Corp of Engineers to move the creek that flows through the property. • Moving a radio tower. • Begin dirt moving to prepare the area as early as next year. • Build a vehicle storage building on the property. • "Don't worry about the landfill expanding for the next 30, 50, 100 or 197 years". A specific timeline was not provided. • Ric Jones & David Resnick serve on the DMASW board. Does this create a conflict of interest in voting for zoning changes for the landfill? There are options regarding the rezoning request to satisfy the neighboring properties and also help DMASW plan for the future: 1. Reject the rezoning completely. 2. Reject the rezoning and recommend revisions with options of an AG "buffer" area between the landfill area plan and the single family residential areas. 3. Reject the rezoning and have it revised with options removing the agreed parcel area (40 acres) remains an AG zoning area between the landfill area "plan" and the single family residential areas. Per Chapter 5-Zoning Districts Section 16-5-19: HI Heavy Industrial of the City Code of Dubuque Iowa: "The HI district is intended to provide locations for industrial uses which by their nature generate levels of smoke, dust, noise, odors, or other visual impacts that render them incompatible with virtually all other land uses." This rezoning directly threatens the neighboring properties health, safety, property value, property uses and quality of life with this proposed change. I urge you to reject this proposal or revise the request to preserve the integrity of neighboring properties as intended. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kari Voss 11140 Cottingham Rd, Peosta, IA 52068 Page 652 of 950 563-556-1811 kavk94meC@gmail.com Reference used https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/dubuqueia/latest/dubuque ia/0-0-0-15091#JD 16-5-19 Page 653 of 950 Travis Schrobilgen From: Kari V <kavk94me@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 7:15 PM To: Planning Subject: Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Rd, Dubuque, IA Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login Allow sender I Block sender information and password over email! Report Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This land is open with fields, trees and a creek. It borders a residential area and serves as a critical green space buffer between the landfill and our homes. There is an abundance of wildlife which continues to be squeezed as Siepel Road continues to develop. From my understanding, the developer who sold this parcel to the City, had an agreement that this specific parcel (zoned AG) was to remain forever as greenspace and a buffer to the developed family properties. Rezoning this land would introduce industrial activity —noise, pollution, traffic, smell and potential hazards —into a quiet residential and wilderness setting. Additionally, a creek runs through this area, and any industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. Was an environmental study done on the City's plans for developing this area? Was that environmental study provided to the surrounding properties? It is also concerning that nearby properties were not notified of this proposed change due to a 200 ft notification area based upon City guidelines. This is much smaller than the County requirement in which we live. If the notification area were based upon the County regulations, which are being directly affected, there would be much more opposition. Many of the nearby communities and neighborhoods are not even aware. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, property values and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Kari Voss 11140 Cottingham Rd, Peosta, IA 52068 563-556-1811 kavk94meC@_gmail.com Page 654 of 950 Travis Schrobilgen From: hummellancer@gmaiI.com Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 8:33 PM To: Planning Subject: Petition and Formal Request to Oppose Landfill Rezoning Attachments: attachment 1.pdf Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Allow sender I Block Never give your login information and password over email! sender I Report Dear City Planning, Attached you will find a petition and several formal requests in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property adjacent to the landfill. I am happy to provide printed copies in person if preferred. Additional materials and information will follow tomorrow and Wednesday as we continue to gather community input. I regret not submitting this earlier; unfortunately, notice of this rezoning proposal was only sent to a limited number of residents. Given the broad impact of this decision, I believe a more inclusive notification process would have been appropriate. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Lance Hummel Sent from my Phone 1 Page 655 of 950 r s s T 1� IN Petition to Oppose Rezoning of 101 Airborne Road AG Property to Heavy Industrial We, the undersigned residents of Dubuque and surrounding areas, respectfully oppose the proposed rezoning of 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial). This property borders residential neighborhoods and was previously understood by the community to remain as agricultural green space. We are concerned about the impact of industrial zoning on our homes, the local environment, and the creek that runs through the area. We urge the 'Zoning Advisory Commission and the City Council to reject this rezoning request and preserve the integrity and safety of our residential community. Printed Name sig�ture IMIMME-V W-..dtm rpm,•/'� �/ l I'M r ; -me., 44 ��7 Rezoning Objection —101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: e, d L,g y C- A c,J6),2- S Signature: Date: 5 /(4 6 Y Z10 ZS Address: Page 657 of 950 Rezoning Objection —101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: r ! e f Signature: ` Date: Address: //D-'y Page 658 of 950 Rezoning Objection —101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: �� D L,56--J Signature: gi-- 0 Date:�j� Address: 10W--., CmTti►- KA„t 1,ZD Page 659 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: �� rry i- Signature: Date: S—1 2- 5— Address: 1201� C dl�m4S Page 660 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, r 11 �L C— Name. bate: Signature:. Address: Page 661 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: M Qr I Signature: W ��Z�n� Date: i� Address: Page 662 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: 176 yll;�,i fi� J A 14T 5 la Signature: �' Pc% Date: E -2D Address: //46 o , Pc�s4, Page 663 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, � U L-Jiaj Name:J0511k Signature: 941L ------- - Date: Address: Page 664 of 950 Rezoning Objection —101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name:,. Signature: Date: ds-122a-s— I Address: l��Y� 65s,p►,, _ Page 665 of 950 Rezoning Objection —101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: 6mtx, "Drhlsfe ffe, SignatureALe��M_- Date: 5161 Address: 15M r i7e, � 620'.0f Page 666 of 950 Travis Schrobilgen From: hummellancer@gmaiI.com Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:17 PM To: Planning Subject: Formal Opposition to Proposed Rezoning Attachments: attachment 1.pdf Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Allow sender I Block Never give your login information and password over email! sender I Report Dear Planning Board, Attached are a petition and several formal letters expressing strong opposition to the proposed rezoning. While my time to speak with neighbors has been limited, I've personally spoken with 40 residents-39 of whom are firmly opposed to this rezoning. Based on the overwhelming response from just this portion of the neighborhood, it is clear that the broader community does not support this change. I am confident that if I were to continue canvassing adjacent subdivisions, the response would remain the same. This widespread opposition underscores the community's shared concerns and the potential negative impact this rezoning would have on our residential area. Sincerely, Lance Hummel Sent from my Phone Page 667 of 950 Petition to Oppose Rezoning of 101 Airborne Road AG Property to Heavy Industrial We, the undersigned residents of Dubuque and surrounding areas, respectfully oppose the proposed rezoning of 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to II( (Heavy Industrial). This property borders residential neighborhoods and was previously understood by the community to remain as agricultural green space. We are concerned about the impact of industrial zoning on our homes, the local environment, and the creek that runs through the area. We uric the 'Coning Advisory Commission and the City Council to reject this rezoning request and preserve the integrity and safety of our residential community. F Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. .� Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: Signature: Date: C� - — —.! o 04 ; Z 3 Address: /<� Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agl-i-CUltural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing nonce for May 71 2025, As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, II1CIl1dif1g: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust.- The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name.-�WIP �(/��✓� Date.- �7— Z ��} Signature-. Address' 1SZW_1 f2Vt::-Y ,J lb pus-k 17 - � Page 670 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural), to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined In the public hearing nonce for %1,ay 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from AgHCUltUral to Heavy Industrial, This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serous concerns, including. - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - : v The assurance that this land would remain green space ��as Property values and trust meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that noN.v erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of lift. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: /r�'�� Date: Address: Signature. � � �% I ��'✓�� v� Page 671 of 950 Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultur(,fl to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A smell creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes ce that this land would remain green space was so Property values and trust: The assuran meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: V� �� +'` � C A Date'I T Signature'. WOMEN... Address: CD 5��1�1�tl� e'�. IEO��-'-I'f Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to I il (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zone. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns. including. - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here v.ould introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate � near homes. - Property values and trust.- The assurance that this land would remain green space 1,tiias meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing th v erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, 2A,,.kName: ��/s�i�)t A ,�/ Signature: Date: 0!rD " C��o - 2&Z 1- 3 Address. _W Page 673 of 950 91 Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Rnari frnni A(; rAnrimltHrall to HI (Heavy Industrial). as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 202541 As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Aqricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact-. Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I . urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. r Sincerely, Date: Name; ii I Signature-. — A ddress. /�7� o SS t.7G �,� oa� �. S�oGa Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, vi,hich could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name. Signature: Date: � Address:9 15�16fl4Kcvaop �j� Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (AgriCLIltural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for %lay 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning v.could irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, v%Fhich could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding vrildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name.* Signature.* Date: A r e s s: �C��f(J�Y�9 �T Page 676 of 950%.0 Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood concerns, including: Industrial rezoning and raise serious - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: Signature 4 YA Date: <,O� � � ()25- -� Address: .S6 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Aqriculturnl) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residenti concerns, including - al neighborhood and raise serious - Environrnental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to ater quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce c, and potential hazards that are not appropriate noise. light pollution, heavy truck traffi near homes. - Property values and trust.- The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: L _ Signatur,e*AL I j Date. - A d d r e s s:IJI�IIAYU�Ik)� �1J Page 678 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 71 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not comme would irreparably harm the character of this reside concerns, including: rcial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning ntial neighborhood and raise serious - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light. pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name.* Signature: Date. 6 Address. Page 679 of 950 Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am v,,lriting to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing nonce for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from AgrICUItUral to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including-. - Environmental risk A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was ing residents. Changing that now trust meaningful to both the seller and surround and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: Date-. Signature: a,- Address'. "`f flCl+c_.l+lam �-r 'Eli— — Page 680 of 950 'A.'� ` • -w Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commissioti, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from AgriCLJItural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including- - Environmental risk' A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, �%�hich could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding U►lildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce nose, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name' Signature: Date: Address. Iv�%J �IPQ�i4a C� &o6t� Page 681 of 950 Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from AgricultUrdl to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial Zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, vvhich could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce c, and potential hazards that are not appropriatenoise, light pollution, heavy truck traff near homes. - Property values and trust' The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that no%v erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name.-\�'\ � 1� •� ; I ^ c,\ �� Date:,�'�r n� S u re`�. Signat _ Address. - cc) Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear- Zoning advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not con-imc;rcial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses. this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce c, and potential hazards that are not appropriate noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffi near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health. safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: 5 exy�l t'i U ni- a J Date: Signature: Addresses �541� �rinrwa�o( br le 0Sf ZA 62�' was Rezoning Objection — 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 20250 As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. I urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: SignatL Date:�I�/�� U�ldress: Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from Agriculttir(-il to H(i'ivy Industrial. This parcel borders residential homes. not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including-. Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to I ndustrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made up entirely of residential properties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust: The assurance that this land would remain green space was meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that no.v erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name.* SignatL, Date: ..'s ;01�7 C) 1 i S- 7 Address: i pct�^ L't )C Rezoning Objection - 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA Dear Zoning Advisory Commission, am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property at 101 Airborne Road from AG (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Indiistriall), as outlined in the public hearing notice for May 7, 2025. As a resident living near 101 Airborne Road, I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of this property from AqricultHral to Heavy Industri.,11. This parcel borders residential homes, not commercial zones. Heavy Industrial rezoning would irreparably harm the character of this residential neighborhood and raise serious concerns, including: - Environmental risk: A small creek runs directly through the area proposed for rezoning, which could be compromised by runoff, contaminants, and increased erosion due to industrial use. Industrial development poses an environmental risk to water quality and surrounding wildlife. - Residential impact: Unlike other sides of the landfill that border businesses, this side is made ur) entirely of residential groqerties. Heavy Industrial activity here would introduce noise, light pollution, heavy truck traffic, and potential hazards that are not appropriate near homes. - Property values and trust.- The assurance that this land would remain green space Nas meaningful to both the seller and surrounding residents. Changing that now erodes trust and will reduce property values. This rezoning directly threatens our neighborhood's health, safety, and quality of life. urge you to reject this proposal and preserve this land as green space. Sincerely, Name: Signature: 11 1, '' Date.- � u Addre Wally Wernimont From: Ken Kress <kenkress@yousq.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:29 AM To: Shena Moon Cc: Travis Schrobilgen; Wally Wernimont; Jason Duba Subject: Re: Landfill - Zoning Meeting Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login Allow sender I Block sender information and password over email! Report Good morning Shena, This is my formal letter of opposition to the zoning change of the Dubuque Landfill; Myna me is Ken Kress and my address is 11416 Cottingham Rd. Peosta, IA 52068 I oppose the zoning change of the land owned by the Dubuque City Landfill that borders my Landon the East side. My wife and I feel this zoning change is not necessary at this point in time especially if not needed for a great number of years as described at the Zoning meeting last week. Thanks, Ken & Ann Kress On Thu, May 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM Shena Moon <Smoon@cit ofdubuque.org> wrote: Hello Ken, Thank you for your email. If you were to sign the petition and/or submit a written opposition, it would increase the opposition within the notification area to the 20% therefore requiring a Super Majority at City Council. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thankyou, Shena THE CITY OF DUB TE Masterpiece on the Mississippi Shena Moon (she, her, hers) Associate Planner I City of Dubuque City Hall 150 W. 131" St., Dubuque, IA 52001 0:563-589-4211 1 F:563-589-4221 Page 687 of 950 Office Hours: Monday — Friday, 8 a.m — 5 p.m. From: Ken Kress <kenkress@vousq.net> Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:49 AM To: Shena Moon <Smoon@citvofdubuque.org> Subject: Landfill - Zoning Meeting Hi Shena, watched the Zoning meeting online last night and I want to discuss this further with you. I did not sign the original petition with the neighbors but after listening to the meeting last night, I was not happy with the answers that were given by the landfill's representative. If I opposed their proposal, will my added property provide the 20% needed for the Super Majority for the City Council meeting? Thanks, Ken Ken Kress CRS, GRI Remax Advantage Realty 4029 Pennsylvania Ave. 563-588-3078 Office 563-543-6620 Cell 563-588-1799 Fax KenKress@yousq.net www.DubuqueAreaHomes.com Page 688 of 950 Ken Kress CRS, GRI Remax Advantage Realty 4029 Pennsylvania Ave. 563-588-3078 Office 563-543-6620 Cell 563-588-1799 Fax KenKress@yousq.net www.DubuqueAreaHomes.com Page 689 of 950 Prepared by: Wally Wernimont, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4210 Return to: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4121 ORDINANCE NO. - 25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 AIRBORNE ROAD FROM AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO HIC HEAVY INDUSTRIAL WITH CONDITIONS DISTRICT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter —described property from AG Agriculture District to Hlc Heavy Industrial District with conditions, to wit: The South West '/4 of the South East '/4, in Section 1, Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County Iowa, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plat thereof. A portion of Lot 1 of Landfill West Subdivision pursuant to that certain Final Plat recorded May 27, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-00008187 of the records of the Dubuque County Recorder, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa. A portion of the NE '/4 of the SE '/4 of Section 1, Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 5th P.M. in Vernon Township, all in Dubuque County Iowa. As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of- way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Page 690 of 950 Ordinance No. — 25 City of Dubuque Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Page 691 of 950 Ordinance No. — 25 City of Dubuque Exhibit Area rezoned from AG to Hlc: • All of Parcel 1401400003 • Portion of Parcel 1401400002 • Portion of Parcel 1401251002 Page 692 of 950 Ordinance No. — 25 City of Dubuque MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Pursuant to the Iowa Code Section 414.5, and as an express condition of rezoning of the property located at 101 Airborne Road and legally described as: The South West 1/4 of the South East '/4, in Section 1, Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 5t" P.M., Dubuque County Iowa, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plat thereof. A portion of Lot 1 of Landfill West Subdivision pursuant to that certain Final Plat recorded May 27, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-00008187 of the records of the Dubuque County Recorder, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa. A portion of the NE '/4 of the SE '/4 of Section 1, Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 5t" P.M. in Vernon Township, all in Dubuque County Iowa. As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of- way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. This property is the subject of Ordinance No. -25, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned property owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all of which the property owner(s) further agree(s) are reasonable and are imposed to satisfy public needs which are caused directly by the rezoning: A) Conditions: 1. The permitted uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Automated gas station b. Freight transfer facility c. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only) d. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation e. Sanitary landfill 2. The conditional uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Wind energy conversion system B) Reclassification of the Subject Property. The City of Dubuque, Iowa may initiate zoning reclassification proceedings to the AG — Agriculture district if the property owner fails to complete any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. C) Modifications. Any modifications of this Agreement shall be considered a zoning reclassification and shall be subject to the provisions of the Title 16, Unified Development Code, governing zoning reclassifications. All such modifications must be approved by the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa. Page 693 of 950 Ordinance No. — 25 City of Dubuque D) Recording. A copy of this Agreement shall be recorded with the Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent record of the conditions accepted as part of this rezoning approval of the adoption of Ordinance No. -25. E) Construction. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted as though it were part of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code. F) This Agreement shall be binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors and assignees. Page 694 of 950 Ordinance No. — 25 City of Dubuque ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. -25 I, Ric Jones, representing the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. -25 and being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to the conditions required therein. Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this day of , 2025. Ric Jones Agency Board Chairperson Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency On this day of 2025 before me, a Notary Public, in and for said state, personally appeared Ric Jones, to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in the State of Iowa My Commission expires: Page 695 of 950 Prepared by: Wally Wernimont, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4210 Return to: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. I Th St Telephone: 563-589-4121 ORDINANCE NO. 16 - 25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 AIRBORNE ROAD FROM AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO HIC HEAVY INDUSTRIAL WITH CONDITIONS DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter —described property from AG Agriculture District to Hlc Heavy Industrial District with conditions, to wit: A portion of Lot 1 of Landfill West Subdivision pursuant to that certain Final Plat recorded May 27, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-00008187 of the records of the Dubuque County Recorder, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa. A portion of the NE '/4 of the SE '/4 of Section 1, Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 51h P.M. in Vernon Township, all in Dubuque County Iowa. As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of- way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided by law. Ordinance No.16 — 25 City of Dubuque Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of May, 2025. Brd-d pi • Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Ordinance No. — 25 City of Dubuque Exhibit Area rezoned from AG to Hlc: • Portion of Parcel 1401400002 • Portion of Parcel 1401251002 Page 698 of 950 Ordinance No. 16 — 25 City of Dubuque MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Pursuant to the Iowa Code Section 414.5, and as an express condition of rezoning of the property located at 101 Airborne Road and legally described as: A portion of Lot 1 of Landfill West Subdivision pursuant to that certain Final Plat recorded May 27, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-00008187 of the records of the Dubuque County Recorder, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa. A portion of the NE '/ of the SE '/4 of Section 1, Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 5th P.M. in Vernon Township, all in Dubuque County Iowa. As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of- way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. This property is the subject of Ordinance No. 16 -25, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned property owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all of which the property owner(s) further agree(s) are reasonable and are imposed to satisfy public needs which are caused directly by the rezoning: A) Conditions: 1. The permitted uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Automated gas station b. Freight transfer facility c. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only) d. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation e. Sanitary landfill 2. The conditional uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the following: a. Wind energy conversion system B) Reclassification of the Subject Property. The City of Dubuque, Iowa may initiate zoning reclassification proceedings to the AG — Agriculture district if the property owner fails to complete any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement, C) Modifications. Any modifications of this Agreement shall be considered a zoning reclassification and shall be subject to the provisions of the Title 16, Unified Development Code, governing zoning reclassifications. All such modifications must be approved by the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa. D) Recording. A copy of this Agreement shall be recorded with the Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent record of the conditions accepted as part of this rezoning approval of the adoption of Ordinance No. 16-25. Ordinance No.16 — 25 City of Dubuque E) Construction. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted as though it were part of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code. F) This Agreement shall be binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors and assignees. Ordinance No.li, — 25 City of Dubuque ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 25 I, Ric Jones, representing the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. I ; , -25 and being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to the conditions required therein. ed in Dubuque, Iowa this day of Y , 2025. By: Ric Jones Agency Board Chairperson Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency On this Ilp day of N2025 before me, a Notary Public, in and for said state, personally appeared Ric Jones, to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. TUSDEE LYNN BLUS�— =p; Commission Number 842479 Notary Public in the State of Iowa SIL awe My Comm. Exp. My Commission expires: k)=6 c k- Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agencv (DMASWA 101 Airborne Road Request to rezone from AG Agriculture to a HI Heavy Industrial with conditions Staff Presentation to City Council May 19, 2025 �N 101 130 1�4 11433 CHESTERMAN RD [14345 t1p 1 7 15788 11:9111374, 11349 1134ti� 11331 16174 101 11309 11320 4 11205 11416 �. , 6180 1, •,{ r � ,, ♦ 1129 11281 11236 �,� 11233 1-473 .� '� 101 11 •31 1 6 11�79 Y a'� V 11140 11142 111 14E31 ill 45 11 5 11148 ' 1 33 j11{3I"11123 - 11105- 156 ESTATE 5 1 101, —14691 O� O 1 1 144611�I 4-1"446' -44«, 14428 4 11044 / IF 14678 11018 n 1098 ; }` * 1087,1 ' 10880 10848 10R"1084 10 9 1 _10837 1`0795 10816 1 107651080 R�j•107 107351072 1070 1 '1 � 14805 .. iirol�L� _ 73 1 4 11 93 1 1 �- , 14�809 Project Site • Property & Zoning History: ■ Pre-1975 — County Zoning ■ 1975 — County Zoning ■ 1985 — County Zoning ■ 2011— Annexed as AG Agriculture into the City of Dubuque • Adjacent Land Use: ■ North —Agricultural -Farm ■ East —Sanitary Landfill ■ South —Agricultural -Farm ■ West — Farm, Forest, Residential • Project Site: ■ Comprised of one parcel and portions of two others ■ The area totals approximately 103 acres. ■ Hilly terrain ■ Covered with timber and row crops ZONING/LANDFILL CELL OVERLAY EXHIBIT Green s\•.- indicates area tn he rezoned \ q: s _ _ Purple identifies theAo� •/ !r a proposed Hic future landfill cell locations 1 a - 76 �/ rt �.�•�.' a _, _ _ � - � -'�11r �^ r IF --- Impact of Request on: ■ Utilities: ■ The landfill is served by both city water and sanitary sewer. Utilities may be extended as necessary. ■ Public Services: ■ Public services are adequate to serve the site regardless of how it may be utilized or developed. ■ EnvironmenL, ■ The landfill is designed with an engineered base and a leachate collection system to prevent contamination of soil and groundwater. ■ A gas collection system captures methane produced during waste breakdown, which is then converted into Renewable Natural Gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ■ Local disposal reduces the need for long -haul trucking of waste, minimizing transportation - related greenhouse gas emissions. ■ Adjacent Properties: ■ The DMASWA property is located in the city adjacent to unincorporated Dubuque County. ■ The proposed cell will be a minimum of 500 feet from property line. ■ There will be forested landscape buffer planted. As required by law, a litter fence will be installed around the perimeter. ■ Traffic Patterns/Counts: ■ Airborne Rd (Local Road) — IDOT Traffic Counts (2020) - 101 AADT ■ Not expected to impact existing traffic patterns, as it represents an extension of current operations and will compensate for areas of the site that are no longer active. A ricultural supply sales. 9 I IN Furniture upholstery or repair. Pet daycare or grooming. Animal hospital or clinic. General office. Printing or publishing. Auto art sales. Grain or barge terminal. Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation. Automated gas station. Indoor recreation facility. Registered child development home. Bake wholesale/commercial). Indoor restaurant. Resource recovery/recycling center indoor onl Bank, savings and loan, or credit union. Junkyard or salvage yard. Restaurant, drive-in or carryout. Bar or tavern. Kennel. Sanitary landfill. Business services. Laboratory for research or engineering. Service station. Car wash, full service. Licensed childcare center. Sewage treatment plant. Car wash, self-service. Lumberyard or building material sales. Slaughterhouse or stockyard. Cold storage or locker plant. Mail order house. Tool, die, or pattern making. Construction supply sales and service. Manufacturing, primary. Upholstery shop. Contractor shop or yard. Manufacturing, secondary. Vehicle body shop. Convenience store. Miniwarehousin . Vehicle sales or rental. Crematorium, reduction plant, foundry, fore or smelter. Mobile home sales. Vehicle service and repair. Dental or medical lab. Movina or storage facility. Vending or game machine sales or service. Drive -up automated bank teller. Off street parking lot. Warehousing, distribution or storage facility. Farm implement sales, service or repair. Packaging,processing, or storing meat, dairy or food products. Welding services. Freight transfer facility. Parking structure. Wholesale sales or distributor. Fuel or ice dealer. IPassen er transfer facilit . Automated gas station Freight transfer facility Pesource recovery/recycling center (indoor only) Pailroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation Sanitary landfi I I PublicInput Two petitions have been submitted in opposition to the rezoning. Letters/emails submitted in opposition to the rezoning: ■ Kari Voss - 11140 Cottingham Road ■ Lance Hummel - 15633 Estate Lane ■ Ken Kress — 11416 Cottingham Road Speakers provided comments in opposition at the ZAC meeting: ■ Steve Ingalsbe —15680 Estate Lane ■ Glen Beck - 15591 Estate Lane ■ Lance Hummel — 15633 Estate Lane ■ Steve Olson —11046 Cottingham Road ■ Kari Voss — 11140 Cottingham Road Map of property owners who are opposed to the rezoning of the property, based on written opposition submitted to the City as of May 14, 2025 20.7 % of the area within 200 feet of the area to be rezoned is in opposition to the request Super majority vote by City Council required to approve the rezoning Public Input -101 Airborne Road - DMASWA tAi c=200NotificationNotificationBoumdary 5ub)ectPmperty Total Parcel Area within 200' ~ 2.419'796sq. ft. Opposition 'Petition (Property Owner) within 200'~ 500.925sq. ft. Percent of Owner Area Opposed within 200' notification boundary / XA Concurrence with Comprehensive Plan The Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan goals promote solid waste reduction and pollution mitigation, in part to extend the capacity life of the landfill. The City's Future Land Use Map identifies the subject site as Heavy Industrial, the same as the rest of the landfill. The proposed project would relate to the following recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan: • Evaluate whether local solid waste can begin to incorporate a compost component, similar to Des Moines, that would provide a source of compost for local gardens & production. • Explore incentives for backyard and curbside composting that reduce the proportion of landfilled food. • Explore a community -wide Zero Waste Policy that creates a closed-circuit economy of low -impact or reduced consumption lifestyle and marketplace for post -consumer products. Zoning Advisory Commission Recommendation By a vote of 3 to 1, the Commission recommends that the City Council approve the rezoning of the subject property from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial with conditions. Petition(s) and Letters of opposition were submitted and signed by the owners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the property which is located within two hundred feet (200') of the exterior boundaries of the property being considered for rezoning. Therefore, a super majority vote is needea for the City council to approve the request. Alternative Consideration The City Council may also consider a reduction of the zoning area. • Several neighbors have voiced concerns about rezoning of the parcel 1401400003 also know as: • The South West % of the South East %, in Section 11 Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 51" p.M., Dubuque County Iowa, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plat thereof. • This 40-Acre parcel directly abuts the property owners on Estate Lane. • This parcel has a warranty deed (2007-00011295) that notes the Grantee (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency), and its successors and assigns may not use the real property as a landfill site. • The proposed landfill cell is not located on this parcel. Map of property owners who are opposed to the rezoning of the property, based on written opposition submitted to the City as of May 14, 2025 16.4 % of the area within 200 feet of the area to be rezoned is in opposition to the request Simple majority vote by City Council required to approve the rezoning Public Input -101 Airborne Road - DMASWA O 200' Notfication Boundary Notfi Q 200' dory cab Boundary Subject Property Total Parcel Area within 200' = 1,638,227 sq. ft Am Opposition - Petition (Property Owner) within 200' = 269,203 sq. ft. ly Percent of Owner Area Opposed within 200' notification boundary = 269,203 sq. ft./1,638,227 sq. ft. = 16.4% Feet kh 3 5 T O 1.500 • a w Ordinance 1 ■ Approves the rezoning of all the property to HI Heavy Industrial with conditions. ■ To approve, the City Council will need a super majority vote. Ordinance I ■ Approves a reduction of the zoning area to HI Heavy Industrial with conditions. This would exclude the 40- acre parcel adjacent to property owners on Estate Lane. ■ To approve, the City Council will need a simple majority vote. QUESTIONS? 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: 05/09/2025 and for which the charge is 39.90 M 7- Subscribed to be or me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 9th day of May, 2025 Notary Pic in and for Dubuque' County, Iowa. JANET K. PAPE r Commission N amhfor 10066s My Commiszion L,xpir s _/ow7C-12/11/202t >> '1%14-1A-o1- )2U (9 5 ) N 3-O Ig>�5 C.f7vic�itAx.14 !ed. L.41 1ro'2,5) Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA OFFICIAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will conduct public hearings on the 19th day of May, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, on the following: REZONINGS 1. Request from Luke and Julie Merfeld, Merfeld Properties to rezone property located at 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential zoning district. 2. Request from Yaroslav (Slavik) Nakonechnyy to rezone property located at Radford Road, PIN 1029251016 from Planned Unit Development with PI Planned Industrial designation to Planned Unit Development with PR -Planned Residential designation. 3. Request from Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Kenneth Miller to rezone property located at 101 Airborne Road (PIN 1401400003 and portions of PINs 1401251002 and 1401400002) from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district. At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and written comments from any resident or property owner of said City to the above action. The official City Council agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain public input options. The agenda can be accessed at https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Written comments on the public hearing may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before the scheduled hearing. The City Council will review all written comments at the time of the hearing. Documents related to the public hearing are on file in the City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk it 5/9