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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_08082018PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING IONA COMMUNITY CENTER August 8, 2018 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Jake Lindsay, Member John Lott, Member James West, and City Clerk Keri West. ABSENT: Member Shane Harrigfeld and Member Dee Johnson VISITORS: None Chairman Lindsay welcomed everyone and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Lindsay entertained a motion. Member Lott moved to approve the minutes for July 11, 2018 as written. Member West seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Items of Business: Discussion of Iona City Code Title 8- Public Utilities and Property, Chapter 4- Community Forestry, Section 10- Regulations for Planting Street Trees; relating to trees in the drainage swales Member Lott questioned the definition of a drainage swale. Member West explained the swale is the property between the sidewalk and the road. Chairman Lindsay explained the reason for this discussion is there have been situations where trees have caused damage to sidewalks and there is the potential for safety concern regarding visibility when backing out of a driveway. Member West stated he is in favor of trees in the swales. They are esthetically pleasing and provide shade. Chairman Lindsey said he is also in favor of trees, but understands the concern if they are causing damage. He suggested perhaps regulating the type of tree that could be allowed in the drainage swale. Member West mentioned the gas lines are located under the swales, so he understands the concern as well. Member Lott stated he has spruce trees planted in his yard with cement around them that has all been destroyed because of the roots, so he understands the damage they can cause. He also has large cottonwood trees in his yard that have not caused any damage. Chairman Lindsay stated he would like to have Director Prouse attend the meeting and give input and examples of previous damage caused by trees in the swales. Before they are able to continue with this discussion, they would also like to have an arborist come and educate on different types of trees that may need to be included in a ban. Clerk West did state the applicable City Code is in the packet. All members reviewed the current code. Chairman Lindsay entertained a motion. Member West moved to table the discussion until they have a person that knows more about trees and the Public Works Director present. Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion of Iona City Code Title 10- Planning and Building, Chapter 1-Subdivision Ordinance; relating to specs for drainage swales Clerk West explained this is a separate discussion as it pertains to new subdivisions only. She presented the diagrams submitted by Director Prouse showing the existing specs and proposed 1 new specs for the drainage swales. All members discussed the specs. Chairman Lindsay questioned the necessity of increasing the thickness of the driveway by 2" and whether it would justify the large increase in cost. He requested more information from Director Prouse regarding the proposed specs. Chairman Lindsay entertained a motion. Member West moved to table the discussion until they get more information. Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting Adjourned 6:54 p.m. P&Z APPROVED: September 12, 2018 ATTEST: /41-4441/4"' K, -eGtthe-v %'oe - ---_say, --- ----- c S. 2