Request to Rezone_1800 Manson Road_McNamerPlanning Services Department
City Hall
50 West 13~ Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
(563) 589-4210 phone
(563) 589-4221 fax
(563) 690-6678 TDD
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
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October 9, 2009
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Applicant: Marty McNamer
Location: 1800 Manson Road
Description: To rezone property from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family
Residential 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
Marty McNamer, 1749 Creek Wood Drive, reviewed his request noting the existing zoning
and surrounding land use. He said he intends to build asingle-family home at this location.
Staff Member Hemenway reviewed the request noting the aerial photo provided in the
packet. He discussed the size and topography of the parcel and noted that a large portion
of the parcel is located in the flood plain. He reviewed the existing AG zoning, noting that it
generally serves as a holding zone for future development, and recent zoning changes in
the area.
There were no public comments.
Commissioners discussed the request and felt it was appropriate.
Recommendation
By a vote of 7 to 0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council
approve the request.
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff files, Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
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PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
^Variance
^Conditional Use Permit
^Appeal
_.~pecial Exception
^Limited Setback Waiver
®Rezoning
^Planned District
^Preliminary Plat
^Minor Final Plat
^Text Amendment
^Simple Site Plan
^Minor Site Plan
^Major Site Plan
^Major Final Plat
^Simple Subdivision
^Annexation
^Temporary Use Permit
^Certificate of Economic Non-Viability
^Certificate of Appropriateness
^Historic Designation
^Neighborhood Association
^Other:
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Property owner(s): Martin McNamer
563-557-1712
Address: 1749 Creek Wood Dr. City; Dubuque State: Iowa Zip; 52003
Fax Number: 563-582-5889 Cellular Number: 563-590-2173 E-mail Address: marty@mcnamerinc. com
Applicant/Agent: Marty McNamer Phone: 563557-1712
Address: 1749 Creek Wood Dr. City: D~_State: Iowa
Zip: 52003
Fax Number: Cellular Number: _E-mail Address: marty@mcnamerinc. com
Site location/address: 1800 Manson Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52003
Existing zoning: AG Proposed zoning: _Historic District: Landmark:
Legal Description (Bidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): Balance of Lot 1-1-4 Mineral Lot 501
Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): 6.67 acres
Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if needed):. Rezone property from AG to R-2
CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to check your abstract for easements and restrictive
covenants.
2. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public
record;
3. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
4. All additional. required written an gra hic materials are attached.
Property Owner(s): Ter Sutton/Mart McNamer Date: 8/25/09
Applicant/Agent: Mart McNamer Date: 8/25/09
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Applicant: Martin McNamer
Location: 1800 Manson Road
Description: To rezone property from AG
Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family
Residential District.
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REZONING STAFF REPORT
North -Residential
East -Residential
South -Vacant
West -Residential
Property Address: 1800 Manson Road
Property Owner: Terry Sutton/Many McNamer
Applicant: Marty McNamer
Proposed Land Use: Residential
Existing Land Use:
Residential
Adjacent Land Use:
Former Zoning:
Total Area:
Zoning Agenda: October 7, 2009
Proposed Zoning: R-1
Existing Zoning: AG
Adjacent Zoning: North - AG/R-1
East - AG/R-1
South - AG
West - AG
1934 -County Agricultural; 1975 - AG; 1985 - AG
6.7 acres
Property History: The property was subdivided circa 1900 and a farmstead was built in
1919. The subject property was part of a farm until recently and now serves as a
single-family home.
Physical Characteristics: The property is approximately 7 acres in area with 600 feet of
frontage along Catfish Creek on the property's northeast side and 500 feet of frontage
along Manson Road. The property slopes from its high point on the south side of the
lot, where the residence is located, down to the creek with approximately 45 feet of
grade change. Approximately two-thirds of the northern portion of the lot is located in
the flood plain. The property is accessed by a driveway that enters from the adjacent
lot to the west.
Concurrence with Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan calls for this
area to be a mix of low-density residential, open space and flood plain. The
Comprehensive Plan encourages infill development to promote more efficient use of
land and provision of services.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: Existing utilities are adequate to serve the site. Sanitary sewer is
available on the property and water is available along Manson Road in front of the
property.
Rezoning Staff Report -1800 Manson Road
Page 2
Traffic Patterns/Counts: There are no traffic counts available for this location;
however, because of the layout of the property and its flood plain status, it would
be difficult to construct more than one or two single-family homes here. Therefore,
the rezoning should have very little impact on the overall traffic in this
neighborhood.
Public Services: The existing public services are adequate to serve the site.
Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impact to the environment
provided adequate erosion control and storm water control is provided during all
phases of development and that development in the flood plain is limited.
Adjacent Properties: Because the proposal is for single-family zoning at this
location, it should have very limited impact on the adjacent residential, vacant, and
agricultural property.
CIP Investments: None proposed.
Staff Analysis: The applicant is proposing to rezone an approximately 7 acre parcel of
property at the intersection of Manson Road and Creek Wood Drive from AG Agricultural
District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Currently, there is a former farmstead
at the property's southwest corner that is accessed by a driveway located on an
adjacent parcel. About two-thirds of the north portion of the property is located in the
flood plain and the property slopes from its high point on the south end where the
farmstead is, to the creek, dropping approximately 45 feet. The property is no longer
an active farm.
AG zoning is generally deemed a holding zone within the corporate limits of the City
until redeveloped for other purposes. The applicant has expressed interest in either
maintaining the existing farmstead and subdividing the property to add one additional
single-family residence, or demolishing the farmstead and creating asingle-family
residence. The property has adequate access to Manson Road and can be served by
utilities.
Staff recommends that the Zoning Advisory Commission review the criteria established
in Section 6-1.1 regarding reclassification of property.
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider Citv Clerk Address: Citv Hall- 50 W. 13 St Telephone: 589=4121
ORDINANCE NO. 49-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1800 MANSON ROAD FROM AG
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described property
from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
Balance of Lot 1 of 1 of 4 Mineral Lot 501, 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 19th day of October 2009.
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Roy D. Bol, Mayor:
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eanne F. Schneider, City Clerk