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October 14, 2002
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
RE: Plat of Survey of Lots 1 thru 5 of Fitz Place
Applicant:John Fitz
Location:3232 Sheridan Road
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
The applicant reviewed the plat, noting that it will take care of some long-standing
encroachments into his property.
Staff reviewed the plat, noting the lots created would be labeled non-buildable as they do
not have adequate lot area or frontage on a street.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the plat will help
correct property lien problems in the neighborhood and will not adversely impact adjacent
property.
Recommendation
By a vote of 5 to 0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council
approve the request, waiving Section IV Lots and Blocks [Section 42-19(b)].
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Eugene Bird, Jr., Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
Attachments
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Prepared by: Laura C~ Address: Cb Hail. 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO. 557-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF LOTS 1 THRU 5 OF FITZ
PLACE
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Plat of Survey of Lots 1 thru 5 of
Fitz Place; and
Whereas, said plat provides Lots 2 thru 4 with 3,d~.~. square feet of lot area and 0 feet
of lot frontage, and Lot 5 with 3,468 square feet of area and 0 feet of frontage, where 5,000
square feet of lot area and 50 feet of lot frontage respectively are required for all lots; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find
that it conforms to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOW~
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow
Lots 2 thru 4 with 3,dd~, square feet of lot area and 0 feet of lot frontage, and Lot 5 with 3,468
square feet of area and 0 feet of lot frontage, where 5,000 square feet of lot area and 50 feet
of lot frontage respectively are required for all lots.
Section 2. That the survey plat of Lots 1 thru 5 of Fitz Place is hereby approved,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Plat of Survey.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day of
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
October 2002
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Planning Services Division
City HaH. I3th & Centrat Avenue
Dubuque. Iowa 52.00I
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Variance
Conditianal Use Permit
Appeal
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-- Limited Setback Waiver
Zoning Commission
Rezoning
Planned District
Preliminary Plat
Minor Final Plat
Text/Plan Amendment
Development Services
__ Simple Site Plan
-- Minor Site Plan
__ Major Site Plan
__ Major Final Plat
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1) The information submitted herein is true and corfect ta the best of my/our knowledge and
upon submittal becomes a public record;
2) Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
3) All additional requir_~wr'_d-ten and graphic materials a attached.
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PLAT OF SURVEY OF LOTS 1 THRU 5 OF FITZ PLACE
AS COMPRISED OF LOT 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-16 AND LOT 1-1-1-2-16. BOTH OF
CLARK'S SUBUDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SW1/4, SECTION 12, T89N, R2E
OF THE 5THP.M., IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Plat of Suvey
Lots 1 thru 5 of Fitz Place
Location: Behind 3232 Sheridan Road fitzplat/9/02
MEMORANDUM
September 25, 2002
To:Zoning Advisory Commission
From:Guy Hemenway, Assistant Planner
Subject:Plat of Survey Lots I thru 5 of Fitz Place
Mr. John Fitz of 3232 Sheridan Road has submitted a Plat of Survey of Lots I thru 5 of
Fitz Place, which subdivides an approximately five acre lot into five lots. Lot I will
remain approximately 4.8 acres and Lots 2 thru 5 will be relatively uniform, being
approximately 50' by 75' with approximately 3,500 square feet of area. Lots 2 thru 5 will
be sold to abutting property owners at 918, 924, 934, and 944 Liberty Avenue. Lots 2
thru 5 abut the adjacent properties along their southern property line.
Over the years, the residents along Liberty Avenue have encroached on Mr. Fitz's
property. They have cleared, mowed, built storage sheds, and stored materials on the
property. In an attempt to resolve this, Mr. Fitz has offered to subdivide the property
directly behind the four residences on Liberty Avenue, and sell the lots to the abutting
property owners. This would expand the lots along Liberty Street from 70 feet of depth
to 120 feet of depth.
Lots 2 through 5 are substandard, given that they do not meet the 5,000 square feet
minimum requirement, and the 50 feet of frontage minimum requirement. These lots
are labeled "non-buildable" on the submitted plat and could not be sold for a residential
building site. Also, because these lots are separate from the lots on which the primary
structure is located, no accessory structures would be permitted on these lots unless
they are built in such a manner as to transcend the common lot line or they are
consolidated.
Staff recommends the Zoning Advisory Commission approve this plat waiving Section 4,
Lots and Blocks.