Callahan Construction Annexation Application
Barry A. Lindahl, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
Suite 330, Harbor View Place
300 Main Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-6944
(563) 583-4113 office
(563) 583-1040 fax
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Mayor Terrance Duggan and
Members of the City Council
City Hall - City Clerk's Office
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque,IA 52001
RE: Resolution Re-approving the Application for the Voluntary Annexation of
Territory Owned by Callahan Construction, Inc.
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
In 2003, Joel Callahan, President of Callahan Construction, Inc., submitted a written
application for the voluntary annexation of approximately 40 acres of territory lying
outside the corporate limits of the City of Dubuque. The City Council approved the
application for voluntary annexation and submitted it to the City Development Board in
August 2003. The City then requested that the application be withdrawn from the City
Development Board to be resubmitted at a later date as a part of an 80/20 voluntary
annexation of approximately 704 acres of territory. The 80/20 voluntary annexation was
approved by the City Development Board. However, that decision has been appealed
by the City of Asbury to the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County.
The decision of the City Development Board approving the 80/20 voluntary annexation
has been filed with the Secretary of State of Iowa and recorded with the Dubuque
County Recorder and thus the annexation of the 704 acres, including the Callahan
Construction, inc. property, is now in effect and that territory is a now part of the City of
Dubuque. However, because the City of Asbury appeal is still pending, there is a
possibility that the City Development Board decision could be set aside, putting the
territory back in the county. Mr. Callahan has requested, in the event that should occur,
that the City of Dubuque resubmit the original application of Callahan Construction, Inc.
for voluntary annexation of the approximately 40 acres to the City Development Board
for further proceedings.
The enclosed resolution provides that in the event the City of Asbury's appeal of the
decision of the City Development Board is successful and its decision set aside, the City
Clerk shall resubmit the previous resolution approving the voluntary annexation of the
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approximately 40 acres of property owned by Callahan Construction, Inc. to the City
Development Board for further proceedings as provided by law.
I recommend that the resolution be adopted.
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Corporation Counsel
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Enclosure
cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, City Planner
Frank Smith, Esq.
Jennifer Clemens-Conlon, Esq.
Prepared by: Barry A. Lindahl Address: 330 Harbor View Place - 300 Main Street Telephone: 563-583-4113
RESOLUTION NO. 122-05
RE-APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY OWNED BY CALLAHAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Whereas, on July 9, 2003, Joel Callahan, President of Callahan
Construction, Inc., submitted a written application for the voluntary annexation of
approximately 40 acres of territory lying outside the corporate limits of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, on August 18, 2003, the City Council, by Resolution No. 287-03,
a copy of which is attached hereto, approved the application; and
Whereas, on August 26, 2003, the City of Dubuque submitted the
application to the City Development Board; and
Whereas, on September 9, 2003, the City of Dubuque requested that the
application be withdrawn from the City Development Board to be resubmitted at a
later date as part of an 80/20 voluntary annexation of approximately 704.5 acres
of territory lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the 80/20 voluntary annexation was approved by the City
Development Board and its decision has been filed with the Secretary of State
and recorded by the Dubuque County Recorder; and
Whereas, the City of Asbury has filed an appeal from the decision of the
City Development Board in the Iowa District for Dubuque County; and
Whereas, Joel Callahan has requested that in the event the City of
Asbury's appeal is successful and the decision of the City Development Board on
the 80/20 voluntary annexation set aside, the City of Dubuque re-submit the
original application of Callahan Construction, Inc. for voluntary annexation of
approximately 40 acres to the City Development Board for further proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
In the event the City of Asbury's appeal of the decision of the City
Development Board on the 80/20 voluntary annexation is successful and the
decision set aside, the City Clerk shall re-submit Resolution No. 287-03,
including all exhibits and the application for voluntary annexation, to the City
Development Board as provided by law for further proceedings.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of April ,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 287 -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
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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.
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Section 3. The City shall provide for the transition for the imposition of City
taxes against property owner's property, as provided by Chapter 368 of the Code of
Iowa. The property owner's property shall be entitled to the following partial exemption
from taxation for City taxes for a period of five years:
a< For the 1st year, 75%
b. For the 2nd year, 60%
c. For the 3rd year, 45%
d. For the 4th year, 30%
e. For the 5th year, 15%
Section 4. That the connection charge for interceptor sanitary sewer for the
annexed territory is established at $500.00 per acre.
Section 5. That the City Clerk shall file this resolution, aU exhibits and the
application for voluntary annexation with the State of Iowa in accordance with State
regulations.
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Passed, approved and adopted thiS day of August 2003.
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MEMORANDUM
August 13,2003
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Voluntary Annexation Request - Joel Callahan
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending approval of a voluntary
annexation request by Joel Callahan of Callahan Construction, Inc. for approximately
39.25 acres of land on the east side of Seippel Road north of the Dubuque Industrial
Center West.
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 reapily served by City water and sewer.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Voluntary Annexation Request - Joel Callahan
INTRODUCTION
Attached is a voluntary annexation request by Joel Callahan, Callahan Construction,
Inc. for approximately 39.25 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 have been updated with the recent request by multiple property owners for a
large-scale annexation of approximately 700 acres.
DISCUSSION
The annexation request for the 39.25 acres east of Seippel Road 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 held a public hearing on the rezoning on August ih.
The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning. The
Commission also voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat for this property.
To comply with State notification requirements, the City has confirmed the legal
description and ownership of the property with the County Auditor (see enclosed letter).
Voluntary Annexation Request for Joel Callahan
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Mr. Callahan's property is parcel #11 of the large-scale annexation plan along Seippel,
Middle and Asbury Roads. Incentives for this property in connection with that
annexation are set forth in the Agreement related to the annexation plan.
In conjunction with the agreement, the resolution approving Mr. Callahan's annexation
request has been revised to provide a five-year transition for the imposition of City
taxes.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the voluntary annexation request of Joel
Callahan.
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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
Joe Callahan, Callahan Construction
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Property owner(s): Ca llahan Con s true t i on, I ne .
Address: 12831 No b 1 e Rid g e Oty: Du b u que
Phone: 563-588-4273
State:-LL- Zip: 52002
fax Number: 563-588-4273
Applicant/Agent: Joe 1 M. Callahan
Address: 12831 Noble Ridge
Fax Number: 563 - 588 - 4 2 7 3
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State: l!- Zip: 52002
Mobile/Cellular Number: 2 1 3 1 0 1 5
Sitelocationjaddress: Seippel Road north of the Dubuque Industrial Center West
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Total property (Jot) area (square feet or acres): a p pro x i rn ate 1 y ct 0 a ere s
Describe proposal and reason necessary (attad1 a letter of explanation, if needed): Deve 10 prnen t
CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our l<r1owiedge and upon
submittal becomes pubfic record;
2. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
3. All additional required written and graphic materials are at:tad1ed.
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Callahan Construction, Inc.
12831 Noble Ridge
Dubuque, Iowa 52002
563-588-4273
June 30, 2003
Honorable Mayor Terry Duggan and Council Members
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4845
Re: Request for V oluntaIy Annexation
Dear Mr. Mayor Terry Duggan and Council Members:
I am requesting the annexation of property legally described as Lot 1 of the south west Y.4 of the
north west Y.4 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. in Dubuque County, Iowa. This application is concutrent with
rezoning of the above property. The 40 acre parcel east ofSeippel Road and north of the
Dubuque Industrial Center West is currently county R-2. I am requesting a change to a
combination ofCS 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 lots, 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 in the 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,
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Joel M. Callahan, President
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description:
Callahan property on the east side of Seippel Road:
Lot 1 of the SW % of the NW % and Lot 2 of the SE % of the NW % in Section 3D,
Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M.
The annexation territory extends to the centerline of the adjacent secondary County
right-of-way for Seippel Road.
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Council Agenda: August 18, 2003
Property Location: East of Seippel Road, North of Dubuque Industrial Center West
Property Owner:
Callahan Construction, Inc.
Applicant:
Joel Callahan
Legal Description: Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the SW ~ of theNW ~ and Lot 2 of the SE ~
ofthe NW ~ in Section 3D, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M. in Dubuque County, Iowa
Proposed Land Use: Commercial, One and Two-Family, Park/Open Space
Existing land Use:
Agricultural
Existing Zoning: County R-2
Adjacent land Use:
North - Residential
East - Agricultural
South - Industrial
West - Residentiallvacant
Adjacent Zoning: North - County R-2
East - City AG
South - City PUD
West - County C-1 and R-2
Flood Plain: Partial
Total Area: 39.25 acres
Water: Adjacent to site
Existing Street Access: Seippel Road
Storm Sewer: Adjacent to site
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:
Annexation Staff Report - Joel Callahan
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Utilities: Existing City utilities can be extended to serve this property. The City
water and sewer services have sufficient capacity to serve this site.
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 Seippel 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 Seippel 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 SO-acre parcel directly west across Seippel Road, which he
also has requested be rezoned concurent with annexation with a separate application.
To accommodate this additional land, a large-scale annexation plan involving about
700 acres along Seippel Road, Middle Road and Asbury Road has been developed.
The subject 39.25-acre property is identified on the Annexation Exhibit Map as parcel
#11. The SO-acre property is #12 on this map.
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.
Annexation Staff Report - Joel Callahan
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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
comer of the subdivision. While a portion of this lot is in a drainage way, there is
sufficient space to provide a playground area.
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 centerline 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
projecf' 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. The City has also developed additional
incentives for this property in conjunction with the large-scale annexation plan. These
incentives are set forth in the agreement for this larger annexation plan.
On August 7,2003, the Zoning Advisory Commission voted unanimously to recommend
City Council approval of the requested rezoning to CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale and R-2 Two-Family Residential districts. On this date, the Zoning Advisory
Commission also voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat for the subdivision
of the property for a mix of commercial, affordable housing and park/open space uses.
The resolution approving the annexation of this 39.25-acre property has been revised
to provide for the transition of the imposition of City taxes over a five-year period,
ranging from an exemption of 75% in the first year to 15% in the fifth year, as allowed
by Iowa Code.
Planning staff recommends annexation concurrent with rezoning for these reasons.
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PlANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Fax: (319) 589-4478
E-mail: e1ections@dbqco.org
July 22, 2003
Laura Carstens
Planning Services Manager
Dubuque City Hall
50 West 13th St
Dubuque, 10w2a 52001
Dear Laura:
Denise Dolan requested that Jeff Miller of the Mapping Department and I review the annexation from Joe
Callahan to verify the accuracy and completeness of the legal and the current ownership of the parcel involved a
well as determining the precinct and ward for the property.
Jeff has reviewed the legal and current ownership and does not have any problems with the documents a
presented.
I have reviewed the annexation property for the purposes of determining the precinct and ward for th
property. The property will remain in the 5th precinct and will now be considered as part of the First Ward for Cit
of Dubuque Elections.
If you have any further questions you may contact Jeff or myself at 589-4499.
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ANNEXATION STAFF REPORT
Council Agenda: August 18, 2003
Property Location: East of Seippel Road, North of Dubuque Industrial Center West
Property Owner: Callahan Construction, Inc.
Applicant: Joel Callahan
Legal Description: Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the SWY-. of the NWY-. of Section 30, T89N,
R2E ofthe 5th P.M. in Dubuque County, Iowa. .
Proposed land Use: Commercial, One and Two-Family, Park/Open Space
Existing land Use:
Agricultural
Existing Zoning: County R-2
Adjacent Zoning: North - County R-2
East - City AG
South - City PUD
West - County C-1 and R-2
Adjacent land Use:
North - Residential
East - Agricultural
South - Industrial
West - Residential/vacant
Flood Plain: Partial
Total Area: 40 acres
Water: Adjacent to site
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Existing Street Access: Seippel Road
Storm Sewer: Adjacent to site
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.
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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 Seippel 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 Seippel 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.
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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 centerline of Seippel Road along
the subject property.
The property is included in the City's 1996-1997 Annexatior:' 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.
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