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Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
(563) 589-4210 office
(563) 589-4221 fax
(563) 690-6678 TDD
planning@cityofduhuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
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September 8, 2006
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall- 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Dubuque Bank & Trust
2690 Rockdale Road
To rezone property from County B-1 Business to City of Dubuque C-3
General Commercial District concurrent with annexation.
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
The applicant's representative, Brian Kane, spoke in favor of the request, noting that the
rezoning request is concurrent with a request to annex to the City of Dubuque.
Staff reviewed the surrounding zoning and land use, location of utilities and location of
existing City corporate limits.
There were no public comments.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the requested
rezoning is consistent with surrounding zoning and land use.
Recommendation
By a vote of 6 to 0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council
approve the request.
A single majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jeff stilEis, Vice Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
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REZONING STAFF REPORT
Zoning Advisory Commission Agenda: 9/6/06
Property Location: 2690 Rockdale Road
Property Owner: Dubuque Bank & Trust
Applicant: Nelson Klavitter, Vice President Operations/Cashier
Legal Description: Lot 2-1-1-1-3 of Annie Waller Subdivision # 2
Proposed Land Use: Commercial
Proposed Zoning: R-2
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
Existing Zoning: County B-1 Business
Adjacent Land Use: North - Commercial Adjacent Zoning: North - County B-1
East - Highway/residential East - County R-4 Multi-Family
South - Vacant South - City C-2 Commercial
West - Residential West - City C-2 Commercial
R-1 Single-Family Residential
Flood Plain: No Total Area: 0.52 Acres
Water: Yes Existing Street Access: Yes
Storm Sewer: No Sanitary Sewer: No
Purpose: The bank has requested annexation concurrent with rezoning to C-3 General
Commercial zoning district to allow construction of a message center sign, which is not
allowed in the County.
Phvsical Characteristics: The subject property is located near the intersection of
Rockdale Road, Maquoketa Drive, and U.S. 61/151. It has been used for a Dubuque
Bank & Trust branch office since its construction in 1976.
Conformance with Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan includes goals
and objectives supporting annexation of land for commercial development that is readily
. served by City infrastructure and utilities. This request is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element: Goals 2.2, 2.3, and 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3. The
2002 Proposed Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan designated this area for
residential development.
Impact of Request on:
Rezoning Staff Report - DB&T, 2690 Rockdale Road
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Utilities: City water is available along the right-of-way of Rockdale Road. Sanitary
sewer is not in the area, and an extension is not in the 5-year CIP.
Traffic Patterns/Counts: The subject area will be served by Rockdale Road. Based on
2005 lOOT counts, U.S. 61/151 carries approximately 15,500 average daily trips and
Rockdale Road carries approximately 5,200 average daily trips.
Public Services: Existing public services will be adequate to serve the site.
Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impact to the environment since
the bank proposes to construct only a message center sign.
Adiacent Properties: The most likely impacts to adjacent properties may be a slightly
higher ambient light level than existing in the area with installation of a message center
sign.
CIP Investments: None proposed. The applicant has been informed that City water is
nearby, but that City sanitary sewer is not, and there is no plan to extend sewer in the
next 5 years.
Staff Analysis and Recommendation:
The applicant is requesting annexation of the subject property to the City of Dubuque
concurrent with rezoning to C-3 General Commercial District. Land that is annexed to
the City that is not rezoned as part of the annexation process automatically comes in as
agricultural.
The applicant is requesting that the 0.52-acre property be zoned C-3 to allow
installation of a message center sign, which County zoning does not allow. The C-3
district is intended to provide commercial uses which are designed to serve the
motoring public or uses requiring highway or arterial locations for their most beneficial
operation and which cannot be more appropriately located in other commercial districts.
The property is included in the City's 1996-1997 Annexation Study as a preferred area
for annexation due to its proximity to the City limits, infrastructure and utilities.
Staff recommends that the Commission review Section 6-1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance
that establishes the criteria for rezoning requests.
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City of Dubuque
Planning Services Department
Dubuque, lA 52001-4864
Phone: 563-589-4210
Fax: 563-589-4221
PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
o Variance
OConditionai Use Permit
OAppeal
o Special Exception
o limited Setback Waiver
129 Rezoning
o Planned District
o Preliminary Plat
o Minor Final Plat
o Text Amendment
o Simple Site Plan
o Minor Site Plan
o Major Site Plan
o Major Final Plat
o Simple SubdivIsion
~Annexation
OTemporary Use Pemnit
o CertIficate of Economic Non-Viability
o Certificate of Appropriateness
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Property owner(s): DUBUQUE BANK & TRUST CO.
Phone: (563) 589-2000
Address: 1398 Central
Fax Number: (563) 589-21 58
City: Dubuq\ 'R
State:~Zip: "\?001
Mobile/Cellular Number:
Applicant/Agent: Nelson Klavitter, Vice President - Operations
Phone:
Address: 1398 Central City: lJubuque State: 16- Zip:Ci?001
Fax Number: (563) 589-2158 Mobile/Cellular Number:
S.t I t' / dd 2690 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, Iowa
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B-1 Business District ICountv) C 3
Existing zoning: Proposed zonIng: - Historic District: Landmark:
Legai Description (Sidwell parcei ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision):
15-01-377 -006
Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): 22,500 square feet
Describe proposal and reason necessa')! (attach a letter Qf explaj)ation, if needed): This ro e is the subject of
a voluntary annexation application with the CI of uubuque, and t e eSlre zoning, C-3, is
the zoning requestecrTri the event that the CI 0 u u ue annexes the parcel In question.
CERTIFICATION: l/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon
submittal becomes public record;
2. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
3. All additionai required written and graphic materials are attached.
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: Citv Hall. 5OW.13V/-;St Telephone: 589-4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider. City Clerk Address: Citv Hall- 50 W. 13 St Telephone: 589-4121
ORDINANCE NO. 61-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2690 ROCKDALE ROAD FROM DUBUQUE
COUNTY B-1 BUSINESS TO CITY OF DUBUQUE C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT CONCURRENT WITH ANNEXATION.
Whereas, Dubuque Bank & Trust, property owner, has requested rezoning
concurrent with annexation to the City of Dubuque in accordance with Section 2-3 of
Appendix A (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, this request has been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described property
from Dubuque County B-1 Business to City of Dubuque C-3 General Commercial
District; to wit:
Lot 2 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 3 of Annie Waller Subdivision No.2, and to the centerline of
the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the
Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as
provided by law, and at such time that the herein described property is legally annexed
into the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of September 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
September 1 , 2006
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Voluntary Annexation Request of Dubuque Bank & Trust
Dubuque Bank & Trust has requested annexation of their Key West branch office,
consisting of 0.52 acres of property at 2690 Rockdale Road, in conjunction with
rezoning to C-3 General Commercial District.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the
voluntary annexation request of DB&T.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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MEMORANDUM
August 29, 2006
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~
RE: Voluntary Annexation Request of Dubuque Bank & Trust
Introduction
This memo transmits a request from Dubuque Bank & Trust (DB&T) for annexation of
the Key West branch office, consisting of 0.52 acres of property at 2690 Rockdale
Road, in conjunction with rezoning to C-3 General Commercial District. A staff report,
resolution, and application materials concerning the DB&T request are enclosed.
Discussion
On September 6, 2006, the Zoning Advisory Commission has a public hearing
scheduled on the C-3 rezoning.
The City Council's public hearing on the rezoning request is scheduled concurrently
with the public hearing on the annexation to be held at the City Council's September
18,2006 meeting. Notice of the public hearing was sent via certified mail to the
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors on August 25, 2006 and published in the local
newspaper on August 27, 2006. These dates meet the State code requirements for
notice 14 business days prior to the City Council's action on the annexation.
DB&T is requesting that the property be annexed and zoned C-3 to allow installation of
a message center sign, which County zoning does not allow. DB&T has been informed
that City water is nearby, but that City sanitary sewer is not, and there is no plan to
extend sewer in the next 5 years.
Recommendation
I recommend City Council approval of the voluntary annexation request of DB&T for the
Key West branch office at 2690 Rockdale Road.
Enclosures
cc Bob Green, Water Department Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th St. Telephone: 589-4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider. City Clerk Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th 81. Telephone: 589-4121
RESOLUTION NO. 447-06
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Dubuque Bank & Trust, the property owner, has submitted a written
application for voluntary annexation of approximately 0.52 acre of land to the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the annexation territory is not subject to an existing annexation
moratorium agreement; and
Whereas, the annexation territory does not include any State or railroad property;
and
Whereas, Iowa Code section 368.7 authorizes the extension of City limits in
situations of this character by adoption of a resolution after notification and public hearing;
and
Whereas, this annexation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has the capacity to provide substantial municipal
services to the annexation territory; and
Whereas, the annexation is in the public interest.
Resolution No.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
. Section 1. That the application of Dubuque Bank & Trust, the property owner, for
voluntary annexation of approximately 0.52 acre of land of territory lying outside of the
corporate limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on Exhibit A and legally described
as Lot 2-1-1-1-3 of Annie Waller Subdivision # 2 is hereby approved for annexation to the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, the corporate
limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be and they hereby are extended to include the
approximately 0.52 acre of annexation territory as shown on Exhibit A.
Section 3. That the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, does hereby certify that the
City of Dubuque has complied with the notice and hearing requirements of the Iowa Code
pertaining to voluntary annexation of territory outside an urbanized area of another city.
Section 4. That if Secretary of State approves this annexation, the territory
hereby annexed shall become a part of Precinct One of Ward One of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 5. That the City Clerk shall file this resolution, all exhibits and the
applications for voluntary annexation with the State of Iowa in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 368 of the Iowa Code.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of September, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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The Honorable Mayor
& Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque
City Hall
50 W 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
RE: CITY OF DUBUQUE/APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of the City Council:
We, Dubuque Bank & Trust Company, hereby make application pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter
368 for the voluntary annexation into the City of Dubuque of certain land owned by us and
legally described as follows:
Lot 2-1-1-1-3 of Annie WalIer Sub Division #2
Parcel No. 15-01-377-006,
commonly known as the Dubuque Bank & Trust Co. branch office located at 2690 Rockdale
Road, Dubuque, Iowa
The attached map shows the property to be annexed outlined in red. The present boundary of the
City of Dubuque is outlined in blue.
We also propose that the property be zoned C-3, General Commercial, as described in the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances, and we plan to work with Planning Services to that end in the
event that the above-referenced land is annexed by the City of Dubuque.
We ask that you put this matter on the next available agenda for the City Council. Should you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Thank you.
Bcst Regards,
DUBUQUE BANK & TRU T COMPANY
By
Nelson P. avitter
Vice President Operations/Cashier
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Barry A Lindahl, Esq.
Planning Services, City ofDubuquc
Mr. Kyle Kritz
Ms. Laura Carstens
City of Dubuque
Planning Services Department
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Phone: 563-589-4210
Fax: 563- 589-4221
PlANNING APPLICATION FORM
o Va riance
DCondttional Use Permtt
DAppeal
DSpecial Exception
D Limited Setback Waiver
~Rezoning
D Planned District
D Preliminary Plat
D Minor Final Plat
DTexl Amenanenl
D Smple Site Plan
D Minor Site Plan
D Major Stte Plan
D Major Final Plat
o Sin pie Sul:xtivision
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DTemporary Use Permit
o Certificate of Economic Non-viabllity
D CertifICate of Appropriateness
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Property owner(s): DUBUQUE BANK & TRUST CO.
Phone: (563) 589-2000
Address: 1398 Central
Fax Number: (563) 589-2158
_ City: Dubuque
State:.!A.-7ip: 'i?nn1
Mobile/Cellular Number:
Applicant/Agent: Nelson Klavitter, Vice President - Operations
Phone:
Address: 1398 Central City: [)ubuque State: 18-- Zip:'i?nn1
Fax Number: (563) 589-2158 Mobile/Cellular Number:
Sit I '"" / dd 2690 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, Iowa
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B-1 Business District (CounM C-3
Existing zoning: PropOsed zotilr1g: Historic District: landmark:
legal Description (Sidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): 15-01-377-006
Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): 22,500 square feet
Descrjbe proposal and re,son nec<:$5il'Y. (atta~h. a letter Qf eXllhUlat)on, if needed): This property is the subj~ct of
a vOlunta annexation a )lIcatJon With the C of uUbuque, and the deSired zonlhg, C-3, IS
tile zomn re ues e In e even a e IOU U ue annexes the arcelln question.
CERT1FICATlON: Vwe, the under.;igned, do hereby certify that:
1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon
submittal becomes public record;
2. fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
3. Alladdllional required written and graphic materials are attached.
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ANNEXATION STAFF REPORT
Council Agenda: September 18, 2006
Property Location: 2690 Rockdale Road
Property Owner: Dubuque Bank & Trust
Applicant: Nelson Klavitter, Vice President Operations/Cashier
Legal Description: Lot 2-1-1-1-3 of Annie Waller Subdivision # 2
Proposed Land Use: Commercial
Proposed Zoning: R-2
Existing Land Use: Commercial
Existing Zoning: County B-1 Business
Adjacent Land Use: North - Commercial
East - Residential
South - Commercial
West - Residential
Adjacent Zoning: North - County B-1
East - County R-4 Multi-Family
South - City C-2 Commercial
West - City PR Planned Residential
Flood Plain: No
Total Area: 0.52 Acres
Water: Yes
Existing Street Access: Yes
Storm Sewer: No
Sanitary Sewer: No
Purpose: The bank has requested annexation concurrent with commercial zoning to
allow construction of a message center sign, which is not allowed in the County.
Phvsical Characteristics: The subject property is located near the intersection of
Rockdale Road, Maquoketa Drive, and U.S. 61/151. It has been used for a Dubuque
Bank & Trust branch office since its construction in 1976.
Conformance with Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan includes goals
and objectives supporting annexation of land for commercial development that is
readily served by City infrastructure and utilities. This request is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element: Goals 2.2, 2.3, and 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3. The
2002 Proposed Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan designated this area for
residential development.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: City water is available along the right-of-way of Rockdale Road. Sanitary
sewer is not in the area, and an extension is not in the 5-year CIP.
ANNEXATION STAFF REPORT - DB&T
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Traffic Patterns/Counts: The subject area will be served by Rockdale Road. Based on
2005 IDOT counts, U.S. 61/151 carries approximately 15,500 average daily trips and
Rockdale Road carries approximately 5,200 average daily trips.
Public Services: Existing public services will be adequate to serve the site.
Environment Staff does not anticipate any adverse impact to the environment since
the bank proposes to construct only a message center sign.
Adiacent Properties: The most likely impacts to adjacent properties may be a slightly
higher ambient light level than existing in the area with installation of a message center
sign.
CIP Investments: None proposed. The applicant has been informed that City water is
nearby, but that City sanitary sewer is not, and there is no plan to extend sewer in the
next 5 years.
Staff Analysis and Recommendation:
The applicant is requesting annexation of the subject property to the City of Dubuque
concurrent with rezoning to C-3 General Commercial District. Land that is annexed to
the City that is not rezoned as part of the annexation process automatically comes in as
agricultural.
The applicant is requesting that the 0.52-acre property be zoned C-3 to allow
installation of a message center sign, which County zoning does not allow. The C-3
district is intended to provide commercial uses which are designed to serve the
motoring public or uses requiring highway or arterial locations for their most beneficial
operation and which cannot be more appropriately located in other commercial districts.
The property requested for annexation lies outside the urbanized area of any other city.
Iowa Code allows for these types of voluntary annexation requests be approved first by
the City Council, and then by the Secretary of State. The property meets Iowa Code
requirements for 50 feet of adjacent boundary for annexation to the City of Dubuque.
The property is included in the City's 1996-1997 Annexation Study as a preferred area
for annexation due to its proximity to the City limits, infrastructure and utilities.
Staff recommends approval of the annexation request.
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