IDOT_US 20 Corridor Preservaton ZoneIowa Department of Transportation G;'
800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 515-239-1626
Fax: 515-239-1982
December 31, 2008
Ref. No. Dubuque County
NHS-20-9(121) --19-31
The Honorable Roy D Buol, Mayor
City of Dubuque
50 W. 13th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mayor Buol:
Per Section 306.19(5) of the Iowa Code, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IA DOT)
is providing this notice that the IA DOT intends to renew the corridor preservation zone
along U.S. 20 from the Peosta interchange easterly to near the intersection with the
Northwest Arterial in Dubuque, IA. (See enclosed Corridor Preservation Notice and
location map). Width of the Corridor Preservation Zone varies depending upon location
within the corridor.
Please be advised that the Cities of Peosta and Dubuque and Dubuque County are
required to notify the IA DOT in writing of receipt of an application for a building permit for
construction valued at $25,000 or more, of the submission of a subdivision plat, or of a
proposed zoning change within the area indicated on the map, no less than thirty days
prior to granting the proposed building permit, approving the subdivision plat, or changing
the zoning. Written notification shall include all pertinent information regarding the
proposed permit, plat or zoning change.
Section 306.19(5) also states that if the IA DOT, within the thirty-day period, notifies the
city or county in writing that the IA DOT is proceeding to acquire all or part of the property
or property rights affecting the area, the city or county shall not issue the building permit,
approve the subdivision plat, or change the zoning. The IA DOT will begin the process of
acquiring property or property rights from affected persons within ten (10) days of the IA
DOT's written notification of intent to the city or county. The IA DOT may apply for an
extension of the thirty-day period. After a public hearing on the matter, the city or county
may grant an additional sixty-day period.
The city or county notice to the IA DOT of receipt of a building permit, subdivision plat or
proposed zoning change shall be submitted to Sam Shea at:
Iowa Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 2646
Davenport,lA 52809
Phone: 563-391-4643
Fax: 563-388-9266
December 31, 2008
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It is requested the Corridor Preservation Notice be provided to the appropriate staff
person who is responsible for planning and zoning activities or issuance of building
permits. The Corridor Preservation Notice will be effective on the day of publication in
focal newspapers, which is anticipated to be January 5, 2009. Your cooperation in this
matter is greatly appreciated and will assist us in preserving this highway-corridor, which
is of mutual interest and value to both the State of Iowa and your community.
Gary L. ood
Office o Location and Environment
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Enclosure
cc: Jim Schnoebelen, District 6 Office, Iowa DOT
Sam Shea, Davenport Office, Iowa DOT
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF HIGHWAY CORRIDOR PRESERVATION
County: Dubuque
Project Number: NHS-20-9(121)--19-31
Project Description: U.S. 20 in Dubuque County from the Peosta interchange easterly to near
the Northwest Arterial intersection. (See corridor preservation map.)
Width of the Corridor Preservation Zone varies depending upon
location within the corridor.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that, per Section 306.19(5) of the Code of Iowa,
each city and county in which the above described corridor is located shall submit written
notification to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IA DOT) of an application for a
building permit for construction valued at $25,000 or more, of the submission of a subdivision
plat, or of a proposed zoning change within the area at least thirty (30) days prior to granting
the proposed building permit, approving a subdivision plat or changing zoning. Written
notification shall include all pertinent information regarding the proposed permit, plat or
zoning change.
Section 306.19(5) also states that if the IA DOT, within the thirty-day period, notifies the city
or county in writing that the IA DOT is proceeding to acquire all or part of the property or
property rights affecting the area, the city or county shall not issue the building permit,
approve the subdivision plat or change the zoning. The IA DOT shall begin the process of
acquiring property or property rights from affected persons within ten (10) days of the IA
DOT's written notification of intent to the city or county. The IA DOT may apply for an
extension of the thirty-day period. After a public hearing on the matter, the city or county may
grant an additional sixty-day extension of the period.
The city or county written notification shall be submitted to Sam Shea, District Planner,
Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 2646, Davenport, IA, 52809. For further
information, contact Mr. Shea at the above address or by telephone at 563-391-4643.
James P. Rost, Director
Office of Location and Environment
Iowa Department of Transportation
January 5, 2009