Minutes_Zoning Advisory Commission 3 6 19 Copyrighted
March 18, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/26;
Cable TV Commission of 3/6; City Council proceedings of
3/4, 3/7, 3/11 ; Civil Service Commission of 3/7; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 1/16; Housing
Commission of 3/8; Historic Preservation Commission of
2/21; Human Rights Commission of 3/8; Library Board of
Trustees Minutes of 1/24 and Council Update#180 of
2/28; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/25;
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 3/7; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 3/18; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 2/28; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings
of 2/18, 2/21 .
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 2/26/19
Cable N Commission Minutes of 3/6/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/4/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/7/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 3/7/19 Supporting Documentation
Community De�lopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 1/16/19
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 2/21/19 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 3/8/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 2/18/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 1/24/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#180 of Supporting Documentation
2/18/19
Long-Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
2/25/19
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
3/7/19
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 3/18/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 2/28/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/18/19
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/21/19
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MINUTES
CITY OF DUBUQUE ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building �
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Tom Henschel; Commissioners Rich Russell,
Pat Norton, Michael Belmont, Steve Baumhover and Martha Christ, Staff Members Kyle
Kritz and Travis Schrobilgen.
Commissioners Excused: Commissioner Laura Roussell.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Henschel at 6:00
p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying
the meeting was being held in compliance with the lowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Russell, seconded by Christ, to approve the minutes of the
February 6, 2019 meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Russell,
Belmont, Christ, and Henschel; Nay — None Abstain — Baumhover, Norton.
PUBLIC HEARING/REZONING: Application of Terry Wilson to rezone property located
at 1640 Main Street from R-4 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District to OR Office-
Residential Zoning District.
Terry Wilson, Executive Administrator for Emmaus International, explained the proposal
to rezone the property from R-4 to OR with the intent to rehab the existing funeral home
for office space. The applicant noted that the primary employees would be editorial and
marketing staff. ��
Staff Member Schrobilgen presented the staff report noting the location, surrounding
zoning and land use, the size of the parcel and building, and the status of existing off-
street parking. Staff reviewed the uses permitted in the R-4 and OR zoning districts.
Planning staff indicated that the uses permitted in the OR district may be less intense
that those permitted in the R-4 district.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request and felt that it was
appropriate.
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Motion by Norton, seconded by Christ, to approve the rezoning request from R-4 Multi-
Family Residential Zoning District to OR Office Residential Zoning District. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye - Russell, Christ, Norton, Baumhover, Belmont, and
Henschel; Nay — None.
PUBLIC HEARING/REZONING: Application of Michael Portzen, SWAD, LLC., to
rezone property located west of English Mill Road and south of SW Arterial from A-1
County Agricultural Zoning District to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District in
conjunction with annexation.
Mike Portzen, 16748 Thunder Hills Road, representing SWAD, LLC, described the
proposal noting that SWAD LLC owns the adjacent lot to the west. He said that he
needs the additional acreage provided by this rezoning to develop the property for a big
box retailer.
Staff Member Kritz reviewed surrounding zoning and land use, noting existing and I
future access associated with the proposed property and the U.S. 20 / SW Arterial
interchange. Staff stated that a big box store over 60,000 sq. ft., as Portzen is
proposing, requires that the property to be rezoned to a Planned Commercial District.
He noted that this would afford the Zoning Advisory Commission another opportunity to
review the request. Staff indicated that as part of developing the site the developer will
need to submit subdivision plats and site plans for review. He noted that any future
development would be reviewed by City departments to ensure compliance with the
Unified Development Code and SUDAS (Statewide Urban Design and Specifications)
regulations.
Planning staff noted that interchanges are typical locations for commercial and/or
multifamily residential development and that the adjacent roadway system and public
utilities have been designed and constructed to accommodate the anticipated
development in the area.
Commissioner Norton asked if staff received any letters expressing opposition to the
project. Staff inember Kritz said that they have not received any letters but that one
individual inquired about the proposed rezoning. He also noted that Mr. Portzen held a
neighborhood meeting prior to the rezoning request.
Commissioners discussed the proposal and felt it was appropriate.
Motion by Baumhover, seconded by Belmont, to rezone property located west of
English Mill Road and south of SW Arterial from A-1 County Agricultural Zoning District
to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District in conjunction with annexation. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye - Russell, Christ, Norton, Baumhover, Belmont, and
Henschel; Nay— None.
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March 6, 2019
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: None. I
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Russell, seconded by Christ, to adjourn the March 6,
2019 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye
- Russell, Christ, Norton, Baumhover, Belmont, and Henschel; Nay— None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle L. Kritz, Associate Planner Adopted