Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
January 11, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER.
The regular monthly meeting of the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Seidl at 6:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL.
Members present: Adamson, Golden, Techau, Mooney, Seidl, Olson,
Neighbor, Preussner
Members Absent: Nesteby
Staff Present: Treharne, Hockett, Steigerwaldt
3. MINUTES -
a. Planning and Zoning – December 14, 2004
b. Zoning Board of Adjustment – December 7, 2004 (Special Meeting)
c. City Council – December 2 and 16, 2004.
Motion by Mooney, seconded by Preussner to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2005 regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
All “ayes” motion carried
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Moved by Mooney, seconded by Techau to move the election of officers to follow agenda Item 6a.
All “ayes” motion carried.
5. PLATS -
a. CPC Resolution No. 05-01 regarding Winslow Heights Addition - Preliminary Plat located east of Winslow Road, south of Winslow Court, Marion, Iowa (Case #04-92)
Hockett presented the staff report regarding the proposed preliminary plat request. He stated staff finds that the subdivision meets the intent of the Marion Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance and recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed preliminary plat subject to the following:
(1) That the waiver to permit Par Circle to extend beyond the maximum allowed street length of 1300 feet (Section 175.06-6B) be granted by the Marion City Council.
(2) If waiver to extend Par Circle beyond the maximum allowed street length of 1300 feet (Section 175.06-6B) is denied by the Marion City Council a revised preliminary plat shall be required to be submitted and reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation by the Marion City Council.
Steigerwaldt presented the staff report regarding the storm water issues related to the development and adjacent properties. Stiegerwaldt explained that the site will be using a compost / deep till method to assist with stormwater quality with the detention pond adequately sized to handle the quantity.
Alan Hellman, 2100 Winslow Court, inquired if the 4 inch line could be used to sewer his property from the north.
Steigerwaldt stated that the 4 inch line that his neighbor extended would be adequate to serve both properties and that would have to be discussed between themselves.
John Morris, JPM Enterprises, stated that the lots will be offered to other builders to ensure a variety of housing products and that he is doing everything to address the water issues and believes that the engineer’s proposal for the compost and deep tillage will be adequate to meet stormwater quality issues.
There were no additional comments for or against the proposed request.
Mooney inquired as to the use and the amount of compost needed on site.
Steigerwaldt explained the process and that City Compost will be made available to the developer since any unused compost is moved to the landfill at the end of the year.
There was no additional discussion regarding the proposed preliminary plat.
Motion by Mooney, seconded by Golden, to recommend approval of CPC Resolution No. 05-01 regarding Winslow Heights Addition - Preliminary Plat subject to the following:
(2) That the waiver to permit Par Circle to extend beyond the maximum allowed street length of 1300’ (Section 175.06-6B) be granted by the Marion City Council.
(3) If waiver to extend Par Circle beyond the maximum allowed street length of 1300’ (Section 175.06-6B) is denied by the Marion City Council a revised preliminary plat shall be required to be submitted and reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation by the Marion City Council.
6. ALLEY VACATION –
a. CPC Resolution No. 05-02 regarding City initiated vacation of the north/south alley in the block bounded by 5th/6th Avenues and 12th/13th Streets (New City Hall site). (Case #04-04A)
Hockett presented the staff report regarding the proposed alley vacation. Hockett stated that the City of Marion is the only adjacent property owner to the alley. He stated staff recommends that the north/south alley between 5th/6th Avenue Avenues and 12th/13th Streets be vacated as it will no longer serve a transportation purpose.
There was no public comment for or against the proposed alley vacation.
Motion by Mooney, seconded by Golden, to recommend approval of CPC Resolution No. 05-02 regarding City initiated vacation of the north/south alley in the block bounded by 5th/6th Avenues and 12th/13th Streets (new City Hall site).
All “ayes” motion carried.
7. ELECT ION OF OFFICERS
Motion by Golden, seconded by Neighbor, to retain the current slate of officers.
All “ayes” motion carried.
8. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no additional business to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
9. ADJOURN.
There being no further business to come before the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Olson, Secretary