Minutes_Zoning Advisory Commission 6 5 19 Copyrighted
June 17, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 5/20; Cable TV Commission of 6/5;
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority of 5/1 ,
6/5; City Council Proceedings of 5/28, 6/3; Historic
Preservation Commission of 5/16; Library Board of
Trustees of 3/28, 4/25; and Council Update#183 of 5/24;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/19; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 5/23; Proof of publication of City Council
Proceedings of 5/20, 5/28
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 5/20/19 Supporting Documentation
Cable N Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 5/1/19
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 6/5/19
City Council Proceedings of 5/28/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/3/19 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 5/16/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/28/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 4/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#183 of Supporting Documentation
5/24/19
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 5/23/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/20/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/28/19
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MINUTES
CITY OF DUBUQUE ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Tom Henschel; Commissioners Pat Norton,
Rich Russell, Laura Roussell, and Steve Baumhover; Staff Members Kyle Kritr, Guy
Hemenway and Travis Schrobilgen.
Commissioners Excused: Martha Christ and Michael Belmont.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Henschel at 6:01
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 Roussell, seconded by Norton, to approve the minutes of the
May 1, 2019 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the
following vote: Aye — Norton, Russell, Roussell, Baumhover and Henschel; Nay —
None.
Rezonina: Application of Maximo Damaso, 1961 Central Avenue, to rezone property
from C-4 Downtown Commercial zoning district to OC Office Commercial zoning district.
Maximo Damaso, 2620 Pearl Street, discussed his proposal, noting that the current
street level commercial spaces have been 95% vacant the last several years. He said
he would like to convert the first-floor commercial spaces to residential in an effort to
rent them.
Commissioner Russell asked the applicant if the storefronts are currently occupied. Mr.
Damaso said they are currently vacant. Commissioner Roussell asked how many units
Mr. Damaso intended to add to the first-floor commercial space. Mr. Damaso replied
he intended to add three units.
Staff Member Hemenway outlined the staff report, stating that Mr. Damaso's intent is to
convert the first floor of his building at 1961-1965 Central Avenue from a commercial
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storefront to a residential space. He noted the building's location on Central Avenue
and stated it was originally designed and built at the turn of the century as a classic
commercial storefront with two stories of apartments above. He said that the property is
currently zoned C-4 Downtown Commercial district and that the intent of prohibiting first
floor residential use is to maintain a critical mass of commercial and retail activity at the
street level. He said that there is no parking available on the site as the structure is
built up to both sides of the lot, making the back yard inaccessible. He discussed the
City's efforts to improve the Central Avenue Corridor that he said included proposals for
additional landscaping and infrastructure, street improvements and traffic modifications.
He said that Central Avenue will be changing from one-way to two-way.
Commissioner Norton asked staff to clarify the address. Staff Member Hemenway
noted that there are two storefronts addressed 1961 and 1965 Central Avenue.
Commissioner Russell said that he thinks it is important to keep the critical mass of
commercial activity at the street level. Commissioner Roussell said she felt that the
Comprehensive Plan encouraged mixed-use development which she noted is the
building's current use.
Commissioner Norton said that he is not in favor of the request and would be much
more amenable to the change if the programs and improvements to the Central Avenue
corridor do not change the commercial dynamic. He said these may help the applicant
rent his storefront. Commissioner Baumhover said that he is confident that programs
will be available that would help with the commercial atmosphere along Central Avenue
and help improve property owners' success.
Motion by Roussell, seconded by Baumhover, to approve the rezoning of 1961 and
1965 Central Avenue from C-4 Downtown Commercial zoning district to OC Office
Commercial zoning district. Motion was denied by the following vote: Aye — none; Nay
— Norton, Russell, Roussell, Baumhover and Henschel.
Rezoninq: Application of Bard Materials / Ben Schroeder, Lot 9 Seippel Court, to
rezone property from AG Agricultural zoning district to MHI Modified Heavy Industrial
zoning district.
Ben Schroeder, P O Box 247, Dyersville, IA, outlined his proposal for the Commission.
He said that he had conducted a neighborhood meeting, inviting all the property owners
within 800 feet of the subject lot. He discussed the property's history and detailed
traffic patterns in the existing location. He said traffic congestion at his existing location
is tight and that he would like to upgrade and re-locate the plant.
He introduced Jacob Craig as his plant engineer. He said that the batch plant would be
located on the subject lot when it is not located on other remote sites. He discussed
the site development, which he said would include an office and shop building and
engineered septic and storm water management. He said that the site and his
business are regulated by a number of governmental entities to ensure safety, security
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and compliance with environmental regulations. He said that shifting the plant should
improve the traffic patterns in the area and he said he is still subject to oversight by the
City as his project proceeds.
Commissioner Russell asked if the Bard is intent on bidding for paving for the
Southwest Arterial project. Mr. Schroeder said they would bid on portions of the job,
but he said that the highway surface will be mostly asphalt, which he said they do not
produce.
Staff Member Kritz outlined the staff report, noting a recent change in zoning of the
property from CS to AG, which he said occurred last year. He said that the area is not
serviced by sanitary sewer. He discussed the surrounding land use and zoning. He
said that the property was annexed in 2003 and had been rezoned from County M-1
(Industrial) to CS Commercial Service, and then just recently, to AG. He referenced an
aerial photo of the site and noted the mixed-use nature of the surrounding land uses.
He said that commercial and industrial activity dominates the area. He discussed the
uses allowed under the MHI Modified Heavy Industrial district, stating that all the uses
would be permitted, not just what the applicant is proposing.
Commissioner Norton asked staff what the batch plant is considered. Staff Member
Kritz noted it would be considered primarily manufacturing as it combines various raw
materials to make a final product.
Chairperson Henschel asked if any letters had been submitted by the public. Staff
Member Kritz stated that staff had received no correspondence.
Commissioner Norton asked about screening requirements. Staff Member Kritz said
that screening would be required along the common lot line between the residentially
and industrially zoned properties. He said it may take the form of fencing or plantings
or any combination thereof.
Commissioners discussed the proposal, stating they felt it was appropriate due to the
mixed-use character of the neighborhood and the surrounding industrial activity.
Staff Member Kritz noted that any development on this lot would require that it meet all
City codes for fire, storm water management, water distribution, and that these issues
would be reviewed through the Development Review process.
Commissioners discussed the request and felt it was appropriate.
Motion by Russell, seconded by Roussel, to approve the rezoning from AG to MHI.
Motion carried by the following vote: Aye -Norton, Russell, Roussell, Baumhover and
Henschel; Nay — None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
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ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Commissioner Roussell asked that the staff schedule a
presentation of the Imagine Dubuque Implementation Plan at a future date. Staff
Member Kritz said that he would discuss the request with the Imagine Dubuque staff
and ask them to schedule a presentation for the Commission's consideration.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: Staff Member Kritz noted that Commissioners Belmont and
Norton are required to renew their applications if they want to continue serving on the
Commission, and that Commissioner Roussell's status is in question if she were to be
elected to the City Council.
Commissioners discussed future membership of the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Baumhover, seconded by Russell, to adjourn the June 5,
2019 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye
-Norton, Russell, Roussell, Baumhover and Henschel; Nay — None.
The meeting adjourned at 635 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle L. Kritz, Associate Planner Adopted