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Chairperson Charles Winterwood; Commissioners Jim Prochaska, Lou
Oswald, Otto Krueger, and Mary Lynn Neumeister; Staff Members Laura
Carstens, Dave Johnson and Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl; Public-
Dick Vorwald,
MINUTES
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
7:00 P.M.
Auditorium, Carnegie Stout Library
360 W. 11 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
ABSENT:
Commissioners Pat Cline and Rick Stein.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Winterwood at 7:00
p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying
that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Neumeister, seconded by Oswald, to approve the minutes of May
17,2006 as submitted passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Review ooals and obiectives for Land Use and Urban Desion and Transportation
Chairperson Winterwood read the policy statement for the Land Use and Urban Design
Goals and Objectives. Staff Member Carstens noted that all comments received from the
stakeholder workshop and public hearings on the Draft Future Land Use Plan have been
incorporated into the document presented to the Commission. She explained that at the
request of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, City staff as well as the City
Manager have met and reviewed the input on the elements, goals and objectives. She
stated that any comments that City staff or the City Manager had were depicted in red
italics and the public input is shown in black italics.
The Commission discussed the best way to review the elements, goals and objectives. The
Commission decided to review each of the goals one at a time and allow the public an
opportunity address those at that time. Commissioner Neumeister suggested allowing the
public an opportunity to identify specific areas of interest to allow them an opportunity to
comment on those issues first.
Dick Vorwald explained he was present to address neighborhood development issues and
bluff land development. In response to Mr. Vorwald's interest, the Commission began with
the review of Goal #4 under the Land Use and Urban Design element.
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Chairperson Winterwood read the policy statements, goals and objectives for the Land
Use and Urban Design element. The Commission reviewed the goals and objectives and
the following changes were recommended by the Commission.
Goal #4:
~ Eliminate Objective 4.8, but add the language "encourage livability and enhance
aesthetics" from Objective 4.8 to end of Objective 4.2.
~ Include the word "Provide" at the beginning of Objective 4.3.
~ Change Objective 4.5 to read, "Manage development along bluff lines and protect
scenic vistas."
~ The Commission stated all like objectives for each goal should be grouped together.
~ Change Objective 4.11 to only read, "Encourage the State of Iowa to acquire open
space/agricultural preserve around the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area as a
buffer to protect the park's natural and historical features and the Mississippi River
blufflands."
~ The Commission discussed the amount of green space and city parks in the city limits.
The Commission requested Staff provide the Commission with the percentage of
green space/open space in the city limits and create a current parkland inventory by
size and service area. The Commission also asked for information on open space and
critical habitat in the Southwest Arterial Corridor.
Goal #5
~ Delete Objectives 5.5,5.6 and 5.10.
~ Replace the word "zoning" in Objective 5.7 with "design standards."
~ Move the list of uses in Objective 5.9 to Objective 4.3, and remove Objective 5.9.
Goal #6
~ Delete Objectives 6.4, 6.5, and 6.11.
~ The Commission discussed Objective 6.10. They requested Staff provide a definition
for Mixed Use Development.
Goal #7
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~ At the end of Objective 7.2, add the language "while providing appropriate parking
levels."
~ Change Objective 7.5 to read, "Promote affordable commercial space for small start-up
new or growing businesses."
Goal #8:
~ No changes were recommended by the Commission.
Goal #9:
~ Objective 9.2 should be changed to read, "Ensure new development is appropriate for
existing street systems."
~ Objective 9.9 should be deleted as this language is already present in Objective 9.7.
Goal #10:
~ Delete Objectives 10.7,10.8,10.9,10.10 and 10.11.
~ Change Objective 10.12 to read, "Recognize that transportation and land use are
directly related and encourage appropriate land use and transportation planning."
Goal #1 :
~ Objective 1.10 should be reworded to read, "Continue to promote affordable housing
for those who would like to purchase a home but do not qualify for assistance."
Goal #2:
~ Objective 2.6 should be reworded to read, "Promote retail and service-oriented
businesses on the first floor to keep streets active, with non-service/office on second
floor, and residential on the upper floors."
Goal #3:
~ No comments.
The Commission next addressed the goals and objectives for the Transportation Element.
Chairperson Winterwood read the Transportation Element Policy Statement. The
Commission made the following recommendations:
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Goal #1 :
~ Add an objective to read, "Promotes adequate street lighting which minimizes light
pollution, maximizes energy efficiency, and ensures compatibility with neighborhoods."
~ Objective 1.4 - The Commission discussed the number of brick streets currently in the
city. The Commission requested Staff provide them with an inventory of brick streets
in city limits. The Commission also requested Staff provide a cost estimate for the
difference to repair brick and costs of similar alternative materials like colored
concrete. The Commission tabled this issue until staff could provide them with more
information at the next meeting.
Goal #2:
~ Add language "and street tree plantings" to the end of Objective 2.5.
~ Delete Objective 2.6.
Goal #3:
~ Reword Objective 3.1 to read, "Continue public/private partnerships to plan and
promote future transportation facilities with local, regional, state and federal agencies."
Goal #4:
~ The language "and to meet the demands of business hours" from Objective 4.9 should
be combined at the end of Objective 4.14. The remainder of Objective 4.19 should be
deleted.
~ Delete the names of the businesses listed under Objective 4.11.
~ Change Objective 4.10 to read, "Tie in youth and recreation opportunities with public
transportation. "
~ Delete Objective 4.16 because of the requested change to Objective 4.10.
Goal #5:
~ In Objective 5.2 insert the word "and" between the words "elderly" and "disabled."
~ Incorporate Objective 5.1 and the amended Objective 5.2 with Transportation Goal
#4, thus eliminating the need for Goal #5 under the Transportation Element.
Goal #6:
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~ No changes except re-numbering.
Goal #7:
~ Change Objective 7.4 to read, "Promote airport planning, regulations and standards to
control conflicts in and around airport facilities."
~ No other changes except re-numbering.
Goal #8:
~ Delete Objectives 8.5 and 8.6.
~ No other changes except re-numbering.
Goal #9:
~ No changes except re-numbering.
The Commission decided the final recommendations on the Land Use and Urban Design
Element and the Transportation Element will be made at the next meeting to allow for staff
to submit the additional requested information.
The Commission discussed how they wanted their comments to be forwarded to the City
Council. The Commission discussed whether they wanted their comments to be depicted
in a separate and distinct color from those comments from the public as well as staff. By
consensus, the Commission agreed that the public, staff, and commission comments
should be forwarded to the City Council as one document, all the same color.
Due to time constraints, the Commission elected to postpone the remaining agenda items
to the July 19, 2006 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Johnson, Assistant Planner
Adopted