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Minutes_Zoning Advisory Commission 7 2 19 Copyrighted July 15, 2019 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1. ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/23, 5/28; Building Code Board of Appeals of 6/18; City Council Proceedings of 7/1; Civil Service Commission of 6/5, 7/2; Historic Preservation Commission of 6/20; Housing Commission of 6/25; Library Board of Trustees of 5/23, and Council Update#184 of 6/27; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 6/19; Mechanical and Plumbing Board of 5/29; Zoning Advisory Commission of 7/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/27; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 6/17 SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation of 4/23/19 Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation of 5/28/19 Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes of 6/18/19 Supporting Documentation City Council Proceedings of 7/1/19 Supporting Documentation Civil Service Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation Civil Service Commission Minutes of 7/2/19 Supporting Documentation Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/20/19 Supporting Documentation Housing Commission Minutes of 6/25/19 Supporting Documentation Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 5/23/19 Supporting Documentation Library Board of Trustees Council Update#184 of Supporting Documentation 6/27/19 Long Range Plannng Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation 6/19/19 Mechanical and Plumbing Board Minutes of 5/29/19 Supporting Documentation Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 7/2/19 Supporting Documentation Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 6/27/19 Supporting Documentation Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 6/17/19 Dubuque THE CITY OF D��/""�^ u���r�� I IJ I DUB E 'I� � I.' � � �� � zam•zo�a•zoi3 �� �� Masterpiece on the Mississippi zon.zoie MINUTES CITY OF DUBUQUE ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building Commissioners Present: Chairperson Tom Henschel; Commission Members Rich Russell, Martha Christ, Laura Roussell, Steve Baumhover, and Michael Belmont; Staff Members Travis Schrobilgen, John Maddock and Wally Wernimont. Commissioners Excused: Pat Norton. 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 Roussell, seconded by Belmont, to approvethe minutesoftheJune 5, 2019Zoning AdvisoryCommission meeting assubmitted. Motion carried bythefollowing vote: Aye— Baumhover, Belmont, Christ, Roussell, Russell, and Henschel; Nay— None. PUBLIC HEARINGS REZONING: Application of Thad Strub to rezone property from R-1 Single-Family Residential zoning district to AG Agricultural zoning district. Thad Strub, 2225 Southway, discussed the proposal to rezone. He noted the need to change zoning in order to have a garden on the property. He also mentioned he would be planting apple and pear trees as well as building a hoop house and potentially green houses. He mentioned that he does not intend to have animals of any sort on his property. Nancy Heier, 4396 Peru Road, spoke in favor of the request but noted concerns with livestock being present on the property in the future. She also had concerns about what the applicanYs plan was to water the crops and whether it wnuld impact her well. She did not think her property value would change since she is currently surrounded by agricultural uses. Minutes — Zoning Advisory Commission Page 2 July 2, 2019 Staff Member Schrobilgen detailed the staff report noting the request, lot size, surrounding zoning, and a lack of structures on the property. He also noted that city water and sanitary sewer were in close proximity to the property. He pointed out that animal feedlots and animal confinement operations are not permitted in the agricultural zoning district. Commissioner Belmont asked if a permit is required for a building. Staff Member Schrobilgen noted that any structure over 200 sq. ft. requires a building permit. Staff Member Wernimont noted that there are no size limitations or bulk standards for structures and accessory structures in an AG district. He also noted City Agricultural zoning is more restrictive than the County Agricultural zoning district. Commissioner Baumhover asked the applicant if he would be ok with a condition of no livestock at the property. The applicant was amenable to that condition. Staff Member Wernimont clarified Commissioner Baumhover's request noting that a memorandum of agreement would need to be written and signed by the applicant. Commissioner Roussell expressed concern with the other agricultural districts in the area that are without conditions and how that would affect the applicanYs property. Staff Member Wernimont noted that to his knowledge, the surrounding properties do not have livestock, but some may have fowl. Commissioner Christ asked for clarification of the definition of livestock and whether chickens would be included. Staff Member Wernimont stated that chickens are considered livestock and would not be permitted if the condition were approved. Motion by Baumhover, seconded by Russell, to approve the rezoning request with the condition that livestock are not permitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Baumhover, Belmont, Christ, Roussell, Russell, and Henschel; Nay — None. PUD AMENDMENT: Application of John Gronen to amend the Historic Millwork District Planned Unit Development to allow for the removal of the quonset hut located at 902 White Street and to install a surface parking lot at 902 & 990 White Street. Chris Helle, Facilities Manager for Dupaco, represented the applicant and discussed the proposal. He noted the quonset hut would be relocated and provided a conceptual plan of the proposed parking area. He said the lot would be used by Dupaco with some spaces being leased by residents of Linseed Lofts and businesses in the area. Don Rusk, owner of Charlotte's Coffee House, 1104 White Street, spoke in support of the proposal, noting that parking at the location would be very beneficial for the area. Staff Member Wernimont presented the staff report. He said that the request is to remove the quonset hut and Quick Lube building located at the site and that neither Minutes — Zoning Advisory Commission Page 3 July 2, 2019 was historically significant. He noted that the applicant would be required to submit a site plan to meet all city rules and regulations. He also noted that the City Council needs to review this project because it falls within the Historic Millwork District. In conclusion, he noted that all property owners within the district and 200 feet around the district were notified and there were no public comments submitted. Chairperson Henchel asked if there were any issues with parking lot construction. Staff Member Wernimont said the proposal is consistent with the Historic Millwork District Plan and that it facilitates the infill and reuse of the district. Motion by Norton, seconded by Baumhover, to approve the PUD Amendment request as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Baumhover, Belmont, Norton, Roussell, Russell, and Henschel; Nay — None. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None. ITEMS FROM STAFF: None. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Christ, seconded by Russell, to adjourn the July 2, 2019 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Baumhover, Belmont, Christ, Roussell, Russell, and Henschel; Nay — None. The meeting adjourned at 629 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wally Wernimont, Assistant Planner Adopted