Annex Callahan Con Seippel RdMEMORANDUM
July 15, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Voluntary Annexation Request- Callahan Construction, Inc.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending approval of a voluntary
annexation request by Joel Callahan of Callahan Construction, Inc. for 40 acres of land
on the east side of Seippel Road north of the Dubuque Industrial Center West, and
recommends that a public hearing be set for August 18, 2003.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
MEMORANDUM
July 16, 2003
TO:
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligenl City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Voluntary Annexation Request- Joel Callahan
Attached is a voluntary annexation request by Joel Callahan, Callahan Construction,
Inc. for 40 acres of land on the east side of Seippel Road north of the Dubuque
Industrial Center West. The staff report, map, resolution, and related materials are
attached.
The annexation request is concurrent with rezoning of the property to CS Commercial
Service & Wholesale District and R-2 Two-Family Residential District. It includes an
affordable housing development in the R-2 portion.
The subject property is in an identified annexation area, and is designated for
commercial and residential development on the Proposed Land Use Map of the 2002
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan supports annexation and
development of land for commercial and residential uses adjacent to City infrastructure.
The property is readily served by City water and sewer.
The Zoning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on the rezoning on August
7th. The City Council's public hearing on the rezoning tentatively will be August 18th~
To comply with State notification requirements, the City Council must set the public
hearing for a voluntary annexation request a month in advance.
I recommend that the City Council set the public hearing on the voluntary annexation
request of Joel Callahan for August 18, 2003.
Attachments
cc:
Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner
David Harris, Housing and Community Development Director
Bob Green, Water Department Manager
Mike Koch, Public Works Director
Gus Psihoyos, Assistant City Engineer
Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO. -03
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY OWNED BY CALLAHAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Whereas, Joel Callahan, President of Callahan Construction, Inc., property
owner, has submitted a written application for voluntary annexation of approximately 40
acres of territory lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as
legally described in Exhibit A and as shown in Exhibit B; and
Whereas, the annexation territory is not subject to an existing annexation
moratorium; and
Whereas, the annexation territory does not include any State or railroad
property; and
Whereas, the annexation territory does include County road right-of-way; and;
Whereas, Chapter 368 of the Code of Iowa authorizes the extension of City
limits in situations of this character by adoption of a resolution after notification as
required by State regulations; and
Whereas, this request has been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the Proposed Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the future growth and development of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
makes it desirable that said territory be made part of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the corporate limits of Dubuque, Iowa, be and they are
hereby extended to include the territory as legally described in Exhibit A and as shown
in Exhibit B.
Section 2. The territory hereby annexed shall become a part of the Fifth
Precinct of the First Ward of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Callahan Construction, Inc./Annexation
Page 2
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall file this resolution, all exhibits and the
application for voluntary annexation with the State of Iowa in accordance with State
regulations.
Passed, approved and adopted this day of
2003.
Attest:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
C.~ of Dubuque
Planning Services Deparl:ment
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Phone: 563-589~42~0
Fax: S63-589-4221
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Pmpertyowner(s): Caltahan Construction, Inc.
Address: 12831 Noble Ridge OW: Dubuque
Phone: 563-588-4273
State: IA Zip:. 52002
F~Nurnber: 563-588-4273
Mobile/Cellular Number: 2 t 3-101 5
Ap~i~nt/Agent: Joel M. Callahan
Address: 12831 Noble Ridge
F-axNun-d:)er: 563-588-4273
Phone:563- 588-4273
C~y: Dubuque State: IA Zip:. 52002
Mo~CSlu]ar Number: 2131015
~tekx:atk)n/address: Seippel Road north of the Dubuque Industrial Center West
Existingzordng: R2 Proposed zoning: R_~.. CS HislDricDistrict
County
Legal Descrip~on (Sidwell parceJ ID# or lot number/block number/subdivif~on):
see attached
Totmlpropert-y(Iot)area(squ~refeetoracres): approximately ll~'0 acres
Describe prol:x;r~l and reasorl necessary (atta:h a let:ret of explanation, if needed): Development
CSRT/F/CAT/ON: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. /he informal~n submitlu~ herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon
submi~al beoornes public record;
Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
All ad~tional required written and g~phic materials are attached.
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Callahan Construction, Inc.
12831 Noble Ridge
Dubuque, Iowa $2002
$63-588-4273
June 30, 2003
Honorable Mayor Terry Duggan and Council Members
City of Dubuque
50 West 13t~ Street
Dubuque, Iowa 520014845
Re: Request for Voluntary Annexation
Dear Mr. Mayor Terry Duggun and CoUncil Members:
I am requesting tbe annexation of property legally described as Lot 1 of the south west ¼ of the
north west ¼ and Lot 2 of the south east ¼ of the north west ¼ in Section 30, Township 89 North,
Range 2 East of the 5t~ p.m. in Dubuque County, Iowa. This application is concurrent with
rezoning of the above property. The 40 acre parcel east of Seippel Road and north of the
Dubuque Industrial Center West is currently county R-2. I am requesting a change to a
combination of CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District and R-2 Two Family Residential
District.
The plat I am proposing for the 40 acre parcel to the east consists of 112 single family affordable
residential tots, 10 commercial lots and 3 acres of land for a park. Phase One of the project
includes 48 residential lots and 10 commercial lots. Phase Two would represent 64 residential
lots.
The residential portion of this development is planned for starter homes in the price range of
$100,000.00 to $140,000.00 to serve families inthe 85% of median family income bracket.
I feel that this development will provide more affordable alternatives and also be attractive to
businesses as housing affects employees that work for them.
The costs associated with the proposed development are substantial and can prevent such
subdivisions from being pursued. Therefore, Callahan Construction, Inc. is respectfully
requesting the City of Dubuque's assistance and support to facilitate the development.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Joel M. Callahan, President
Exhibit A
Callahan Property on the east side of Seippel Road
Legal Description:
Lot I of the south west % of the north west % and Lot 2 of the south east % of the
north west % in Section 30, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the 5th p.m.
ANNEXATION STAFF REPORT Council Agenda: August 18, 2003
Property Location:
Property Owner:
Applicant:
Legal Description:
East of Seippel Road, North of Dubuque Industrial Center West
Callahan Construction, Inc.
Joel Callahan
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the SW% of the NW~ of Section 30, T89N,
R2E of the 5th P.M. in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Proposed Land Use:
Existing Land Use:
Adjacent Land Use:
Commercial, One and Two-Family, Park/Open Space
Agricultural
North - Residential
East - Agricultural
South - Industrial
West - Residential/vacant
Flood Plain: Partial
Water: Adjacent to site
Storm Sewer: Adjacent to site
Existing Zoning: County R-2
Adjacent Zoning: North - County
East - City AG
South - City PUD
West - County C-1 and R-2
Total Area: 40 acres
Existing Street Access: Seippel Road
Sanitary Sewer: Adjacent to site
Purpose: The property previously was used for agricultural purposes. The applicant
proposes to rezone the property to a mix of commercial uses and one and two-family
affordable housing concurrent with annexation.
Physical Characteristics: The property can be characterized as rolling and generally
drains to the southeast.
Conformance with Comprehensive Plan: The Proposed Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan designated this property for commercial and residential
development. The Comprehensive Plan includes goals and objectives supporting
annexation of land for commercial and residential development that is readily served by
City infrastructure and utilities.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: Existing City utilities can be extended to serve this property. The City
water and sewer services have sufficient capacity to serve this site.
Annexation Staff Report - Joel Callahan Page 2
Traffic Patterns/Counts: The proposed development includes the construction of
five new public streets with three accesses onto Seippel Road. Planning staff
estimates that, based on Institute of Traffic Engineers trip generation rates,
approximately 1,400 vehicle trips per day will be generated when fully developed.
Public Services: Public services and utilities have been extended to serve this
area of the City of Dubuque with the annexation of property along Old Highway
Road and the construction of new industrial buildings in the Dubuque Industrial
Center West.
Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impact to the environment
provided adequate erosion control is provided during all phases of development,
and that adequate storm water control is provided as part of this development.
Lot D in the southwest corner of the site will serve as a detention pond area, The
three-acre green space - park area in the northeast corner of the site also will
provide storm water detention.
Adjacent Properties: Development of this property will increase the ambient light
and noise levels of the surrounding area, as well as add traffic on Selppel Road.
CIP Investments: None proposed. The portion of Seippel Road bordering the
proposed development has not been improved like the south portion of Seippel
Road to Highway 20. This northern portion of Selppel Road is not on the City's
five-year capital improvement program for street improvements.
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: The applicant, Joel Callahan, is requesting to
be annexed to the City of Dubuque, and is requesting rezoning of the subject parcel to
a combination of CS Commercial Service and Wholesale, and R-2 Two-Family
Residential districts. The applicant owns the 80 acre parcel directly west across
Seippel Road.
The proposed CS zoning would be adjacent to the City's Dubuque Industrial Center
West and serviced by a new public street with access to Seippel Road. The CS zoning
provides a transition from the more intense industrial uses of the City's industrial park
to the south,
The R-2 lots will be served by four new public streets with two accesses on Seippel
Road. The R-2 zoning allows the flexibility to build one- and two-family homes that
have been intermixed in several other subdivisions within the city of Dubuque in recent
years. The applicant is proposing dedication of a three-acre parcel to the City of
Dubuque as park/open space in the R-2 zone. This parcel is located at the northeast
corner of the subdivision. While a portion of this lot is in a drainage way, there is
sufficient space to provide a playground area.
Annexation Staff Report- Joel Callahan Page 3
The property requested for annexation lies within the urbanized area of both the City of
Asbury and the City of Dubuque. Iowa Code requires that these types of annexation
requests be approved first by the City CounCil, and then by the State of Iowa's City
Development Board. The property meets Iowa Code requirements for 50 feet of
adjacent boundary and the creation of uniform boundaries for annexation to the City of
Dubuque. By State law, the City must annex to the centedine of Seippel Road along
the subject property.
The property is included in the City's 1996-1997 Annexation Study. This site is a
preferred area for annexation due to its proximity to the City limits, infrastructure and
utilities. This mixed use development adjacent to the City's industrial park is an
example of "smart growth", and also provides the opportunity to serve as a "model
project" for affordable owner-occupied housing - both top priorities for the City, and
consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The applicant has requested City financial assistance to facilitate development of
affordable housing. This request and the staff recommendation regarding City
assistance are provided under separate cover.
Planning staff recommends annexation concurrent with rezoning for these reasons.
Prepared by.'~~'~ Reviewed:
Date:~ {l~ I~
Proposed Area to be
Rezoned to R-2
Proposed Area to be
Rezoned to CS
Dubuque City limits
Applicant: Joel Callahan
Location: Seippel Road
Description: To rezone property on the
east side of Seippel Road from County
R-2 Single-Family Residential District to
City R-2 Two-Family Residential District
and CS Commercial Service & Wholesale
District, in conjunction with annexation.
Asbury City limits