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PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
February 13, 2019 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Jake Lindsay, Member John Lott, Member James West, Member Shane
Harrigfeld and City Clerk Keri West.
ABSENT: Member Dee Johnson.
VISITORS: Albert & Serena Davidson.
Chairman Lindsay welcomed everyone and Member Harrigfeld led with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman Lindsay entertained a motion. Member Lott moved to approve
the minutes for January 9, 2019 as written. Member West seconded the motion. All in favor,
motion carried.
Items of Business:
Public Hearing — Albert Davidson Variance Application, Located at 3237 N. Olsen Street -
Mr. Davidson approached the Commission and confirmed his address as 3237 N. Olsen Street in
Iona. He stated his desire to build a 9' porch on the front of his house, requiring a variance due to
the required front yard setbacks. He informed the Commission he and his father built the house
in 1983, using the northeast corner of the already existing basement to build the current house. In
1983, they obtained a building permit to build the house. At that time, the building inspector
stated their house sits 4-5' further from the road then the neighboring house. The building
inspector suggested building their house along the same plane as the neighboring house. They
decided against that because of the basement layout. Currently the neighboring house has an
extended eave that extends out to approximately the same distance from the road as the proposed
porch for Mr. Davidson's house. He continued by saying the other two houses further south are
closer to the road than his current house with the proposed porch. If he is able to build his porch,
it would line up all four houses evenly from the road. Mr. Davidson stated his house is currently
26' from the property line and almost 70' from the paved edge of the road, leaving 60' from the
paved edge of the road to the front of the proposed porch. He also specified the desire to have a
porch is for the safety of his family and guests. During the winter, they get a lot of snow and ice
that drips right on the front steps from the roof, despite efforts to keep it shoveled. It creates a
dangerous situation for anyone coming in and out of the front door.
Chairman Lindsay asked for public comment from anyone supporting the application; none.
Neutral; none. Oppose; none. Chairman Lindsay questioned whether there has been any written
correspondence. Clerk West confirmed she has notified all land owners within 300' and
published it in the monthly newsletter and has not received any phone calls or written
correspondence. Chairman Lindsay asked the Commission if anyone had any additional
questions for Mr. Davidson. Member Lott asked whether the trees in front of the house are on his
property or City property. Mr. Davidson confirmed the trees are on City property and have been
there since before his home was built. Member Lott confirmed the paved road is beyond the tree
line. Mr. Davidson stated it is quite a large space where the trees are located. They frequently
park cars there.
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Chairman Lindsay closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Member Lott stated he
supports the variance, stating adding 9' to the front of the house will not put Mr. Davidson's
house any closer to the road than his neighboring houses. Member West agreed. Chairman
Lindsay also agreed and stated there is sufficient open space in the right of way. Member
Harrigfeld agreed and supported the variance for safety.
Chairman Lindsay entertained a motion. Member West moved to approve and recommend this
Variance Application for Albert Davidson to the City Council. Member Lott seconded the
motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned 6:39 p.m.
P&Z APPROVED: April 10, 2019
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