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
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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
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