Callahan Con. Annexation LtrCallahan Construction, Inc.
12815 Noble Ridge
Dubuque, Iowa 52002
April 1, 2002
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4845
Re: Request for Voluntary Annexation
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members:
I am requesting the annexation of property legally described as lot 1 of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 end
lot 2 of the sottthwest 1/4 oftbe northwest 1/4 in section 3, T89N, R2E oftbe 5th p.m., Dubuque County, Iowa. The
plat I em proposing consists of 112 single family affordable residential lots/homes, 4 multi-family lots for assisted
living apartments, 6 CS commercial lots end 3 acres of land for a park_ Phase One of the project consists of 47
residential lots, 4 multi-family and 6 CS commercial. Phase Two would comprise 65 residential lots. The residential
portion of this development is planned for starter homes in the price range of $t25,000.00 to serve families in the 80
percent of median family income bracket. The multi-family section would serve hmilies qualifying for Section 8
housing. Currently, there are no developments serving this market in the City of Dubuque. I feel that this
development will provide more affordable alternatives and give people hi the 80 percoat of median family income a
chance to buy a new house. The proposed homes within the 1t2 section have 2 or 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, dining
room, liv~g room end full bathroom on tl~ main level end a two car attached garage as well as a full basement.
The costs associated with the proposed development are substantial and will prevent such subdivisions fi.om being
pursued. Therefore, Callahan Construction, Inc. is mspectfally requesting the City of Dubuque's assistance and
support to facilitate the development. As you are aware, fids land is presently in Dubuque County end is located
between the City of Dubuque and the City of Asbury. As a developer, I em aware oftbe cost difference to develop
between the adjoining communities. Therefore, it would be in the best interests of both Callalnn Construction, Inc.
end the City of Dubuque to work together.
Furthermore, tbe City of Dubuque's aid will make it possible for families of mediun income to afford homes end will
also allow these families to grow end prosper. It is also attractive for new businesses looking to establish in fids area.
These new businesses consider housing as it afl, ts employees that work for them.
I am available to discuss this proposal at your convenience end look forward to your input.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Joel M. Callahan
President