Minutes_Zoning Board of Adjustment 01.22.26City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
March 16, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of March 2, 2026; Zoning Advisory
Commission of February 4, 2026; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of January 22, 2026; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of February 2, 9, and 16, 2026; Proof of
Publication for City Council Expenditure Reports presented at
the February 2 and 16, 2026 City Council meetings.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 3 2 26 City Council Minutes
2. Proof of Publication for 2.2 Proceedings
3. Proof of Publication for 2.2 Expenditures
4. Proof of Publication for 2.9 Proceedings
5. Proof of Publication for 2.16 Proceedings
6. Proof of Publication for 2.16 Expenditures
7. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
8. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
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MINUTES
CITY OF DUBUQUE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR SESSION
5.30 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building
Board Members Present: Chairperson Keith Ahlvin, Board Members Ben Loeffelholz,
Rena Stierman, and Matt Mauss.
Board Members Excused: None
Board Members Unexcused: Gwen Kosel
Staff Members Present: Travis Schrobilgen, Matt O'Brien, and Wally Wernimont
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ahlvin at 6:32 p.m.
MINUTES: Motion by Mauss, seconded by Stierman, to approve the minutes of the
December 18, 2025, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting as submitted. Motion carried
by the following vote: Aye — Mauss, Stierman, Loeffelholz, and Ahlvin; Nay — None.
DOCKET: 47-25: Application of Andrew McCready, 563 Design, 35 Locust Street, to
construct a building 90' in height where a maximum of 75' in height is permitted in a C-4
Downtown Commercial zoning district.
Andrew McCready, 1268 Locust Street, spoke in favor of the request as the applicant
and architect of the proposed building. He explained that after developing the building
design, he and the property owner determined the height complies with code
requirements along the Bissell Lane frontage but not the Locust Street side. To
accommodate the desired front fagade, floor -to -floor heights, and necessary building
systems, and to have it pencil out financially, they are requesting a variance to construct
a building with a height of 90 feet along the Locust Street frontage.
Staff Member Schrobilgen detailed the staff report noting the requested variance to
construct the proposed building 90 feet in height where the C-4 zoning district limits
height to 75 feet. He stated that the additional height was on the Locust Street frontage
and added that added that the requested height variance would accommodate the
building's elevator. He stated that the Bissell Lane side of the building would comply
with the 75' height limit and that the neighborhood is on that side of the property. He
concluded that the largest impact of the variance would be on the Locust Street side
and that it would be minimal as the highway interchange was on that side.
Schrobilgen noted that a letter of support was received from the neighboring property
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owner Greg Prehm at 35 Locust Street and stated that staff had not received any other
public input.
The Board was supportive of the request. Board Member Mauss stated that the building
would be a positive addition to the area and noted that, if the height variance is
approved, it would remain shorter than the nearby St. Raphael's Cathedral. Board
Member Loeffelholz commented that the proposed building design with the height
variance would fit well within the existing neighborhood.
Motion by Mauss, seconded by Stierman, to approve the request to approve the request
as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Mauss, Stierman, Loeffelholz
and Ahlvin; Nay — None.
DOCKET: 01-26: Application of Peter Murphy, 2390 Cherry Street to allow a vehicle to be
stored 5' from the front property line (along Finley Street) where 20' minimum is required
in an R-1 Single -Family zoning district.
Peter Murphy, 2390 Cherry Street, spoke in favor of the request as the applicant. He
said he was initially unaware of the zoning code violation on his property related to the
storage of his utility trailer. Murphy added that the trailer can fit neatly on his driveway
and said it does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
There was no public input.
Chairperson Ahlvin asked the applicant if he would be amendable to a condition limiting
the size of the utility trailer to what is proposed. Murphy replied yes.
Staff Member Schrobilgen detailed the staff report noting the applicant's request to store
a utility trailer 5 feet from the property line along Finley Street. He noted the property
had previously been granted a special exception for the garage. He noted that the trailer
is back further than the garage and on a hard surfaced driveway. He said there appears
to be clear vision to pedestrians and vehicles along Finley Street. He clarified that one
operable vehicle is allowed provided it is on a hard surface pad and meets district
setbacks.
Board Member Stierman agreed with the condition limiting size of the utility trailer to 8' x
16'. Board Member Mauss mentioned conditioning approval on the vehicle being
operable. Schrobilgen noted that Code vehicle storage provisions require a vehicle to
meet the definition of operable in order to be stored by default but noted that the Board
can place any reasonable condition(s) they deem necessary.
Motion by Stierman, seconded by Mauss, to approve the request with the following
condition:
1. That the vehicle is limited to 8' x 16'.
2. The vehicle must meet the Unified Development Code definition of operable.
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Motion carried by the following vote- Aye — Ahlvin, Kosel, Mauss, Stierman, and
Loeffelholz; Nay — None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM BOARD: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Election of Officers:
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Staff stated that a new chair needed to be elected sindce the Chair has resigned. He
noted that if Ahlvin was selected as the chair, a vice -chair would also be needed. Board
Member Loeffelholz nominated Ahlvin to be Chair. Motion by Loeffelholz, seconded by
Mauss, to elect Ahlvin as Chair. Motion carried by the following: Aye — Mauss, Stierman,
and Loeffelholz; Abstain — Ahlvin; Nay — None.
Chairperson Ahlvin nominated Stierman as Vice Chair. Motion by Ahlvin, seconded by
Mauss, to elect of Stierman as Vice Chair. Motion carried by the following: Aye —
Mauss, Loeffelholz and Ahlvin; Abstain — Stierman; Nay — None.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mauss, seconded by Loeffelholz, to adjourn the January 22,
2026, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye —
Mauss, Stierman, Loeffelholz and Ahlvin; Nay — None
The meeting adjourned at 5.49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
-� j -- — February 26, 2026
ravis Schrobilgen, Assistant-FTanner Adopted
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