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Zoning Jln Dbq Dr Billboards HI Plaruring Services Department Gty Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 IDD plaruring@cityoldubuque.org D~ ~</k~ May 10, 2004 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall- 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque IA 52001 RE: Rezoning Applicant: Flint DrakelBird Sign Inc. Location: Julien Dubuque Drive Description: To amend the PI Planned Indumal District to allow off-premise signs (billboards) in Zone A as per HI bulk standards 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 As the applicant, Zoning Advisory Commission Chairperson Eugene Bird, Jr., removed himself from the table. . He spoke in favor of the request, reviewing the existing sign regulation$ within the PI District, surrounding land use and topography. Mr. Bird reviewed the proposed location of the off-premise sign and a rendering of the proposed sign relative to the highway. He indicated he would only place one sign on the property, if approved. Staff reviewed the surrounding zoning and land' use and history of amendments to the PI District. There was one public comment regarding the impact on this area as a gateway to the community and as an entry into the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that off-premise signs have not been allowed in this PI District since its adoption in 1984, and conditions have not changed to warrant an amendment to . allow off-premise signs in Zone A of this district. Recommendation By a vote of 5 to 0, with one abstention by Chairperson Bird, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council deny the request --------------..- -- Savke People Integrify Responsibilify Innovation Teamwmk Rezoning - Julien Dubuque Drive May 10, 2004 Page 2 A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to deny the request A super majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, 1(&YL ~ ~IL- Ron Smith, Vice Chairperson Zoning Advisory Commission Attachments3 '.-.--- Planning Services Department GtyHall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD P lanning@cityofdubuque-org D~ ~</k~ May 10, 2004 The Honorable Mayor and City Council. Members City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque IA 52001 RE: Rezoning Applicant: Flint Drake/Bird Sign Inc. Location: Julien Dubuque Drive Description: To amend the PI Planned Industrial District to allow off-premise signs (billboards) in Zone A as per HI bulk standards 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 As the applicant, Zoning Advisory Commission Chairperson Eugene Bird, Jr., removed himself from the table. He spoke in favor of the request, reviewing the existing sign regulations within the PI District, surrounding la(1d use and topography. Mr. Bird reviewed the proposed location of the off-premise sign and a rendering of the proposed sign relative to the highway. He indicated he would only place one sign on the property, if approved. Staff reviewed the surrounding zoning and land' use and history of amendments to the PI District. There was one public comment regarding the impact on this area as a gateway to the community and as an entry into the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that off-premise signs have not been allowed in this PI District since its adoption in 1984, and conditions have not changed to warrant an amendment to allow off-premise signs in Zone A of this district. Recommendation Bya vote of 5 to 0, with one abstention by Chairperson Bird, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council deny the request. Savke People Integrity Reapore;ibility Innovation Teamwork Rezoning - Julien Dubuque Drive May 10, 2004 Page 2 A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to deny the request. A super majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, R~ ;:'~ha;f;4It Zoning Advisory Commission Attachments .n,. -- 05/06/2004 THU 8:23 FAX 563 588 2634 BIRD SIGN INC. ~ 003/003 Chairperson and Members of the Commission, Tonight, Bird Sign Inc. is asking for your approval to admend the ordiance for Julien Dubuque Drive Planned Industrial District. To allow Off-Premise Billboards in Lot A only and to be bound by the bulk standards in a heavy industrial district. The district includes lot A thru I. Our request is limited on!>' to Lot A. The current business on this lot is Tschiggfrie Excavating. The location of the billboard structure will be along the frontage of Hwy 151/61. In relationship to the Zoning district, the billboard will be on the west edge. (Hand out A) In discussions with staff, the original ordinance did not address Off- Premise signs. By default, the Off-Premise signs are not allowed. The zoning classification for lot A is HI. Under this zoning classification, Billboards would be allowable and meet all necessary requirements. Bird Sign has been a loco! business for many years and plan to have many more years to come. We offer a service of advertising to many businesses with in the Dubuque area. As a part of this service, we are dedicated to quality and committed to making Dubuque the best that it can be. The impact of this structure should be viewed as a plus for the Gateway to Dubuque. Many local citizens and tourists will view the information provided by this billboard and others. Billboards provide a media tool for local businesses to address the mortoring public. This tool is greatly needed and should be allowed to expand. Lot A is 12 acres in area and this structure as stated earlier will be on the very westly edge of that lot. Impact to Lot A or the other lots will be not even noticed because of the current usage. Our intent with this project is NOT to take away from the current statuS of the Mines of Spain or Residential properties. The location of the structure will limit the view of any residents and little to no impact on the adjacent properties.. Keeping in mind, only one structure is proposed and only one structure can be placed on this zoning lot. ~d.11 7-00,-/ ~&vjl~ - ----. (?t/i,.Je, L- , HILLS .~~ ~"\ .~ . ,,( fto,PoS ed DEVELOPMENT lAND USE MAP MOUNT CARMEL ELEVATION 640' . í'- : \ -1 CATJ1SH.rR..- ~~ ,Ç "'" " ./" // USE INDEX ~ OPEN SPACE ONLY I PARCEL PARCEL INDEX OWNER JULIEN DUBUQUE DRIVE . I m PI USES PLANNED iNDUSTRIAL DISTRICT A Tschiggfrie Excavating B, C, D Inland 110lasses E, F, I Ci ty of Dubuque G, H U.S. Industrial Chemical HI County A1 Counly R3 R2 6 N D~ ~ck~ Vicinity Map Applicant: Flint Drake/Bird Sign Inc. Location: Julien Dubuque Drive Description: To amend the PI Planned Industrial District to allow off-premise signs (billboards) in Zone A as per HI bulk standards ';.::;::.~¡II PI Planned Industrial District Zoning Boundary D City limits - ---- , Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: 50 W. 13th Street Telephone: 563-589-4210 ORDINANCE NO. 31-04 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION E(3) OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-84 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION E(3) IN LIEU THEREOF PERTAINING TO OFF- PREMISE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JULIEN DUBUQUE DRIVE PI PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Whereas, Ordinance No. 17-84 was adopted June 4, 1984 by the City Council establishing the Julien Dubuque Drive PI Planned Industrial District; and Whereas, Bird Sign Company has requested an amendment to the PUD Ordinance regulating signage requirements in the PI Planned Industrial District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1" That AppendÎx A (The Zoning Ordinance) is hereby amended by repealing Section E(3) of Ordinance No. 17-84 and enacting a new Section E(3) in lieu thereof, as follows: Section E. (3) Additional Standards: (a) (b) (c) (d) Signage shall be limited to one (1) freestanding or wall- mounted sign per each 100 feet of lot frontage, not to exceed three signs per industrial use. Sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet per sign. Directional signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet per sign. No maximum number of directional signs is established. Off-premise signs shall only be allowed within Parcel A. Off- premise signs shall be regulated as per the HI Heavy Industrial off-premise sign regulations. Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. ,'f, . -Ordinance No. Page 2 -04 This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as Section 3. provided by Law. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of May, 2004. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Ma~ 23 .O~ 08:23a Planning 318-588-4221 1'.3 ~ ~~~ Oty of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 Phone: 563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 PlANNING APPUCATION FORM 0 Variance ORezoning OConditional Use Permit OPlanned District OAppeai OPreliminary Plat OSpedaJ EXception OMinar Anal Plat OUmited Setback Waiver ŒText Amendment OSimp/e Site Plan OMinar Site Plan 0 Major Site Plan 0 Major Anal Plat OSimpie Subdivision OAnnexotion []Temporary Use Permit OCertificate of Eœncmic Non-Viabiiity []certificate of Appropriateness OOt,er: Please type or Drint leaìblv in ink Property owner(s): Bird Sign Inc. Address: 17515 Peru Road Oty: Dubuque Phone: 583-3976 IA 52001 State:- Zip: Fax Number: 588-2634 Mobile/Cellular Number: Applicant/Agent: Flint Drake, Kane, Norby & Reddick, P.C. Phone: 582-7980 Address: 2100 Asbury Road, Suite 2 Oty: Dubuque State:~ Zip: 52001 Fax Number. 582-5312 Mobile/Cellular Number: Site location/address: Existing zoning: Proposed zoning: - Historic District: - Landmark: Legal Description (Sidwell parœl ID# or lotnumber/block. number/subdivision): Totai property (lot) area (square feet or acres): t!3, íLø ~ Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a Jetter of explanation, if needed): Át-4e:I-...jy;?P II? ~~~ ¡ c.-r See attached Addendum. "'fÎ)" ÁLI-C>-c;J ,-,F'"v P" Z-t=J"'-£-J..':Ç.51 ("",,-, <. ,,-I ""Z---r>UI'? '" "",,=- I"'e-a.- L-..L. I ~I ILIL.. S-rA,""" "'A,""'~ CERTIFICATION: . I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: 1. The infonnation submitted herein is !rue and rorrect to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal beaJmes public record; 2. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and 3. "--f""--"""""- Property Owner(s): Date: Applicant/Agent: ~./~ ," i) Date: J- ê f"- 0'-( .J.i. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - APPUCATION SUBMITTALCHECKUST Fæ~'~ReœiVedby: ~ ~~, Date: ðß"í/ð'f Docket: OSite/sketch plan 0 Conceptual Development Plan OPhoto OPlat OImprovement plans ODesign review project description OAoor plan OOther: ADDENDUM -PLANNING APPLICATION FORM Amend ordinance for Julien Dubuque Drive Planned Industrial District to allow off premise (billboard) sign in Lot A of Julien Dubuque Drive Planned Industrial District, to be bound by the bulk standards as provided in the heavy industrial district. ~. -~- D~ ~</k~ MEMORANDUM April 28, 2004 TO: FROM: Zoning Advisory Commission Kyle L. Kritz, Associate Planner '{J^ SUBJECT: Amended Planned Industrial District INTRODUCTION Flint Drake, of Kane, Norby and Reddick, on behalf of Bird Sign, Inc., has submitted an application for a text amendment for the Julien Dubuque Drive Planned Industrial District. The applicant is requesting that Zone A of the Planned Industrial District be amended to allow off-premise signage as regulated by the bulk standards established in the HI Heavy Industrial District. DISCUSSION The Julien Dubuque Drive Planned Industrial District was established in June of 1984. The district originally was approximately 110 acres located both north and south of Julien Dubuque Drive at the city's south end. The original planned industrial district consisted of nine zones, A through I. Primarily, the zones south of Julien Dubuque Drive allowed industrial activity, and the zones north of Julien Dubuque Drive were reserved as green space. In 2000, the eastern end of the industrial district was rezoned removing approximately 30 acres and three zones from the district to allow development of a new softball complex. The current PI district consists of an 80-acre area and six zones. The applicant has asked to amend the Planned District sign regulations as they pertain to Zone A, an approximately 12 acre parcel that lies at the west end of the planned industrial district. This property is bounded by Julien Dubuque Drive on the north, Inland Drive on the east, MarJo Hills Drive on the south, and Highway 61/151 on the west. The property is currently used by Tschiggfrie Excavation for their storage buildings and equipment storage. Current district regulations allow no off-premise signage within the entire district. The applicant has asked to amend the district so that off-premise signage would be allowed in Zone A. The applicant has further asked to apply HI Heavy Industrial District sign standards to Zone A, which means that a billboard of up to 50 feet in height and 750 square feet in area would be permitted. Amended Planned Industrial District April 27, 2004 Page 2 Current off-premise sign regulations require 750 feet of separation between signs on a federal aid primary highway. Currently, there are no off-premise signs within 750 feet of this Zone A, which means a billboard could be placed anywhere within this zone. This property is located at the southern gateway to the city of Dubuque and in relatively close proximity to residential development. The addition of a billboard of up 50 feet in height and 750 square feet in area may have a negative impact on the adjacent residential properties and to the aesthetic quality of the gateway to the community. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission review the criteria established in Section 6-1.1 regarding granting a rezoning. GH/mkr Attachments - ---~-_._-- . 's-~W/~~ ~a- Fields of Opportunities STATE OF IOWA THOMAS J. VILSACK, GOVERNOR SALLYJ. PEDERSON,LT.GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES JEFFREY R. VONK, DIRECTOR fõ)~@~D\Yl~~ U1lB~ cm OF DUBUQUE PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT April 29, 2004 To: Planning Services Department City Hall, 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 From: Wayne Buchholtz, Park Ranger 8991 Bellevue Hts. Mines of Spain Recreation Area 8991 Bellevue Hts. Re: Amendment to PI Planned Industrial District, Julien Dubuque Drive Dear Zoning Advisory Commission: Recently, I received a notice from the Dubuque Planning Services Department. The notice was in regards to proposed zoning changes that border the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. The changes are to amend the prohibition of off-premise signs along Highways 151/61/52. The signs are currently planned to be placed on the east side of the road on or along Tschiggfii.e property. When the Industrial District was developed along Julien Dubuque Drive and MaIjo Hills Road, a prohibition was placed on the area. The prohibition was to not allow off-premise (billboard) signs. At that time the public and the city administration saw that such a regulation was necessary. I believe that same ruling should stand today. This stretch of road passes by a portion of the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. In the early ruling, I am sure the citizens and the City of Dubuque saw billboard signs as an impact on nature and the scenic value we place on Dubuque and the surrounding area. As you drive this stretch of road today, there is an absence of signs, development and the like. This stretch of road speaks for the citizens of Dubuque and it is the fIrst impression as you enter the City of Dubuque. I urge you as the Zoning Advisory Commission, to not amend the prohibition, but let it stand as it is. The citizens and the city spoke in the past and I believe they acted in such a way that they intended the prohibition to last. Wayne Buchholtz Park RangerlMines of Spain WALlACE STATE OFFICE BUILDING/SO2 EAST91H STREET IDES MOINES, IOWASO319 S1S-281-S918 TDDS1S-242-S967 FAXS1S-281-6794 www.stateja.us/dnr