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Zoning Advisory Commission Agenda 06 02 99 . . . ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION Wednesday, June 2, 1999 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, Carnegie Stout Library 360 W. 11 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa PRESENT: Chairperson Jeff Stiles; Commissioners Ron Smith, Martha Christ and Eug Bird; Staff Members Guy Hemenway and Kyle Kritz. ABSENT: Commissioners Stephen Hardie, Ferd Nesler and Dick Schiltz. CALL OR ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. AFFIDAVIT OF COMPUANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. MINUTES: The minutes of the May 5, 1999 meeting were approved as modified. ACTION ITEM\SUBDIVlSION PLATIDUBUQUE INITIATIVES: Application of Dubuque Initiatives to resubdivide existing parcels into three lots located on Radford Road (Lots 1-3 Dubuque Industrial Center). Jim Burke, representing the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Initiatives, stated that the request is to divide a 21-acre parcel into three parcels, two of which would be built on. He said that the parcels and buildings would meet all zoning requirements and covenants of the industrial center. He also stated that Lot 3, which will remain vacant and may be further subdivided in the future. Motion by Bird, seconded by Christ, to approve the subdivision plat as submitted. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. ACTION ITEMISUBDIVlSION PLATnlW ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS: . This item was tabled until later in the meeting because the applicant was not in attendance. ACTION ITEM\EXTENSION OF TIME UMITIUNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE: Application of the University of Dubuque requesting extension of time limit to June 20,2000 for PR Planned Residential Conceptual Development Plan for property located north of Highway 20 and west of Collins Street. Jeffrey Bullock, President of the University of Dubuque, stated that the University needs another year to plan and implement the development of a new student housing facility. He said that the new housing development may be less dense than the one originally approved by the Zoning Advisory Commission. Zoning Advisory Commission June 3, 1999 Meeting Page 2 Staff Member Kritz explained the extension process for the planned unit development. He also stated that the Zoning Advisory Commission will not see the planned unit development again unless amended. Motion by Christ, seconded by Bird, to grant the extension. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. PUBLIC HEARING\REZONING\RILEY DEVELOPMENT CO.: Application of Riley Development Co. to rezone property located at 13091 Highway 20 West from County B-2 Business District to City C-3 General Commercial District concurrent with annexation for existing and future business uses. John Riley, owner of Riley Development Corporation, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning stating that the annexation process him to rezone simultaneously to C-3 to allow his business to continue to operate. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the annexation and rezoning process. Staff Member Kritz stated that on June 17th, the City Development Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation. Staff Member Kroner reviewed the staff report describing the property and its surroundings, and stated that this area is a logical extension of existing commercial growth. The Commission agreed it makes sense to rezone this area because of its existing commercial nature. Motion by Christ, seconded by Bird, to approve the rezoning request as submitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. PUBLIC HEARING\REZONING\MERCY HEALTH CENTER: Application of Mercy Health Center/Jim Schroeder to rezone property located near Wooten and Clara Streets from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to 10 Institutional District to allow for establishment of a paramedic service. Jim Schroeder, Mercy Health Center, spoke in favor of the rezoning request, correcting the rezoning description to R-2 instead of R-1 as originally indicated. He distributed a handout and erected a display of the proposed ambulance facility. He said that the 10 Institutional District expansion is needed to allow Heartland Ambulance and Paramedic Service to locate on the Mercy campus. He asked that the Commission not place a condition that Heartland must locate on the campus. He said that Heartland needs a centrally-located site with access to Highway 20. He also stated that if Mercy changes its plans for this site, it would be necessary to revisit the Zoning Advisory Commission and amend the 10 Institutional District. . . . Zoning Advisory Commission June 3, 1999 Meeting Page 3 Mr. Schroeder described the existing Mercy campus, the proposed building site and the local topography. He distributed two options for the site design and stated he preferred Option #2. He stated that Mercy does not want to sell the property so that they can maintain control of it. Chairperson Stiles questioned the location of the access road to the facility which proceeds through a parking lot. The Commission and Mr. Schroeder discussed access alternatives to this site. Commissioner Bird asked about a buffer for residences on Clara Street. Mr. Schroeder said that the facility building is in scale with the adjacent residential structures and that it will be screened. Dana Suckler, Heartland Paramedic Service, discussed Heartland's history and growth in the community. He distributed an elevation of the proposed building. Commissioner Bird asked about the trash bin screening and location. Staff Member Kritz outlined the staff report discussing off-premise Institutional District expansion process. He also discussed the permitted uses in the institutional district and said that this facility would be very similar to a City fire station. He said the parking requirements for this facility would be predicated on the number of employees on the maximum shift and he also told the commission that additional requirements could be added at the Commission's request. Commissioner Smith questioned the site plan process. The Commission discussed the I D zoning for the property if Heartland does not locate there. The Commission also discussed building height maximums in an ID Institutional District. Tina Lampe, 2622 Van Buren, said that she lives dose to one of Heartland's facilities and that they are good neighbors and have improved their property and the neighborhood. Jeff Bahl, 15063 Derby Grange Road, discussed the existing topography of the site and the proposed building height. He said he will limit the height of the building. He stated that the facility is 28 feet wide by 48 feet long, two story, with an attached four vehicle garage. He said he wanted to eliminate access through Clara Street. Paul Weideman, 71 Hill Street, distributed photos of the neighborhood. He stated he is concerned with the property values in the neighborhood. He said that Mercy has had a negative impact on his neighborhood. He stated that Mercy currently doesn't maintain a number of their properties in the area, that the facility would increase traffic in the neighborhood, and that some ambulances may leave with their sirens on. He said he is also concerned with the speed of the ambulances. He asked if the mature trees in the area can be retained, if possible, and that the Commission recommend more aggressive landscaping requirements for this site. Zoning Advisory Commission June 3, 1999 Meeting Page 4 Jan Weidemann, 71 Hill Street, questioned the 10 zoning district regulations and asked what plans for development Mercy held in the future. Kathy Kisting, representing her mother, Mary Clancy, said she is concerned with the building height and setback requirements. She also said she was concerned that there may be a loss of green space in this area, and that ambulance traffic passing by would be visible from Clara Street. She also asked who pays for street relocation if the cul-de-sac is shortened. She voiced concern that her mother would be assessed for street improvements. She also said that Mercy currently dumps snow in the area. Jim Schroeder rebutted by stating that some of the substandard properties in question do not belong to Mercy, and that one of the houses in question is to be sold and moved off the site. Toby Wisecup, representing Mercy Health Center, said that the house in question will be advertised for sale after July 1 st, and that the other deteriorated house will be torn down. . Jim Schroeder said that Mercy will work to landscape and preserve trees where possible, and that the Wooten Street access will mitigate the traffic problems. He also addressed Mercy's snow removal procedures, building height and setback concerns. He also said Mercy would bear the cost of purchase and relocation of the Clara Street cul-de-sac and said that most of the time vehicles don't leave with the sirens on. Commissioner Stiles said that he feels Mercy and Heartland are good neighbors. He said that he likes Option #2 because of the shortened access to the facility. He also stated that he still has concerns with the parking lot access route for ambulances. The Commission discussed the building location and scale. They stated that placing conditions on a development such as this is appropriate for the Commission. Motion by Bird, seconded by Smith, to approve the rezoning request with the following conditions: 1) that the building not exceed 30 feet in height; 2) that a 5 foot landscaping buffer of evergreens with 50% opacity be placed along the western side of the facility; 3) that the mature trees be preserved where possible; 4) that the ambulance facility be set back a minimum of 12 feet from the west side property line, and 5) that 90 degree cutoff lighting for the facility be required. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. PUBLIC HEARING\CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN\HORIZON DEVELOPMENT: Application of Horizon DevelopmentfTim Puis to amend conceptual development plan and rezone property located on the south side of Starlight Drive (Woodland Ridge Subdivision) from a Planned Unit Development with a PR Planned Residential designation to R-3 Moderate Densitv Multi-Familv Residential District. . . . Zoning Advisory Commission June 3, 1999 Meeting Page 5 Tim Puis, representing Horizon Development, spoke in favor of the request to build senior duplexes and triplexes of approximately 1,200 square feet each with two levels, selling for around $150,000. He stated that the development is configured to generate less traffic than regular single-family housing. He stated he held a neighborhood meeting and that the conceptual plan and elevation, as submitted, may be revised after engineering studies. The Commission discussed the conceptual plan and the difference between condominiums and townhouses. Commissioner Bird discussed amending the PUD versus a straight rezoning of the property. Commissioner Stiles asked what would happen with the back of the lots and Tim Puis stated they would remain open space. Commissioner Bird asked the difference between the process of rezoning versus amending the PUD. Staff Member Kritz stated that the length of the process and flexibility is more advantageous on a rezoning. Staff Member Kritz discussed the lot configuration and potential f?r the subdivision to allow for more duplexes and triplexes. Commissioner Christ outlined her concerns about the potential encroachment of structures on side lot property lines. Staff Member Kritz stated that the lots could be replatted to eliminate this problem. Mr. Puis stated that the conceptual plan shows the maximum density and that the reallot configuration may be less dense. Motion by Smith, seconded by Bird, to approve the conceptual development plan as submitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. ACTION ITEM\FINAL PLAT\TRANMER: Application of John Tranmer, IIW Engineers & Surveyors Minor final plat subdividing existing parcel into five lots for property located at the East 4th Street Extension (Lots 1 through 4 of Adams Co. Addition). John Tranmer, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, representing Harbor Community Investment, spoke in favor of his request stating that the subdivision is going to be a parking lot project. Staff Member Kritz stated that the plat lacks frontage on a private or public street. He said the lot is unique because it is next to both a street and an alley, both with no street access. The Commission discussed the access question and potential future use of the property. Motion by Christ, seconded by Bird, to approve the plat as submitted waiving the lot frontage requirements. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. PUBLIC HEARING\TEXT AMENDMENT\CITY OF DUBUQUE: Application of City of Dubuque to amend Section 4-2 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish requirements for paving of residential driveways. Zoning Advisory Commission June 3, 1999 Meeting Page 6 Staff Member Kritz outlined the text amendment to clarify paving requirements, stating that the City wants to specify that hard surface means either asphalt, concrete or brick pavers, and that pavement has to been extended up to the garage. They also stated that the City is flexible with paving requirements to accommodate developers and homeowners based on inclement weather. Commissioners discussed the amendment and agreed with its intent. Motion by Christ, seconded by Smith, and to approve the amendment as submitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. ITEMS FROM PUBLlC\BOGE: Steve Boge, representing Carter Road Land Company, stated that he is in the process of developing a senior housing project and that the property he owns recently has been rezoned to Planned Residential with approximately 64 units of senior housing. He said that he is currently redesigning the project and would like the setbacks altered from the original planned residential development requirements. Staff Member Kritz stated that the Commission is being asked whether this is a significant change warranting amending the PUD. Mr. Boge said that the front setback has been reduced from 75 to 45 feet. The Commission asked about the public input at the last rezoning, and Staff Member Kritz distributed copies of the minutes. The Commission discussed the original conceptual development plan stating that the neighbors did not appear to be concerned with setbacks. The Commission asked that Mr. Boge bring the changes planned to his PUD back as an action item at the next regular Zoning Advisory Commission meeting. ITEMS FROM STAFF\AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW BILLBOARD REGULATIONS: Motion by Stiles, seconded by Smith, to appoint Eug Bird as the Zoning Advisory Commission representative to the Ad Hoc Committee to review billboard regulations. Motion passed by the following vote: Aye - Smith, Christ, Bird and Stiles; Nay - None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Vl'8nbnqno Kyle L. Kritz, Associate Planner8~!HU S y ;8(: l~18 +jz :2 Hd g-" !mr 66 Adopted 03/\13J'38