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City of Tiffin
7:00 PM -Wednesday, May 1,2002
6:30 PM Hazardous Mitigation Information/Study Meeting
6:30 PM Hazardous Mitigation—EICIOG— --
Call to Order
Roll Call
Minutes
Jo Co Dorothy Allen Farmstead Split request
Study of Commercial Zones
Study of Tax Abatement Ordinance
New Business
Adjournment
Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commii`sson May 1, 2002 ,
Chair Steve Berner brought a regular meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning It,
Commission to order at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday; May)1, 2002 at the Tiffin Fire Station.
Members,present:, Steve Berner, Melvin Reeve, Terry Richardson,,and Mark Petersen.
Absent: Sandy Hudepohi. Also present: Mayor Potter,�Councilmember, Jim Bartels,f. tlt
Karin,Dils and Dave Shaffer. ,�
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Motion Reeve, second Petersen to recommend'approval to the city council for a
Farmstead Spit(S02013)presented by Dorothy Allen 288875 Ireland Ave NW to �.
Johnson,County dated 4-11-02 located i/2 mile NjW on Ireland Ave NW from the
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intersection on James Ave NW of 1 87 Acres. Ayes: Reeve, Richardson,'Petersen and:f
Berner. Absent: Huedepohl. Motion carried.
Chad Freeman was presentJto ask for zoning commission opinion on a plan to begin
construction on a four-plexlii Rolling Hills Estates. The problem is he can nofget a
construction permit nor sell property on a subdivison that has not completed its final
platting. Freeman reported s Croell work on,cement and Ed Cole working on water,and
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sewer. Chad:expected that work wouldproceed quickly,and that lines maybe in(within
the next week or two Zoning commission suggested that he get paperwork in order for,
construction, and that perhaps his preliminary work and wateir/sewer line work would 1 r
both be ready at the same time so that there would be no problem with final platting
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work. No action.
Greg Stevens and Chad Freeman were present to ask about a new proposal for the k !;
property at 230 Main Street. Greg vindicated that he might`be able to purchase the
property from Joe Johnston if he could get R-2 zoning for the space. Greg explained that
-he could ask for this R-2.zone for either this'single parcel-alone or in conjunction-with'the
three lots he'owns'to±the-north of 230 Main Street, whichever way would work best for
the zoning commission. Greg said the R-1 zone seemed alright as shown on zoning m p`
for 320 Main, that is the current use for this lot and has been for some time. 'However, •
Mr. Stevens is also receptive to the idea of requesting the zone of the block from 230
Main up to 320 Main to R2 if this is what would be necessary to get R2 zone for 230
Main Street.
Following discussion, Berner noted that Huedepohl being absent he could not know her
opinion. Huedepohl might be against duplex planning in the neighborhood, and perhaps
another member might not want to see R-2. However, there could be at least three votes
for duplex at 230 Main if the dimensions of the parcel will allow this. Berner asked
Stevens to get dimensions,plans and information in order to the zoning commission for
their next meeting if he thought he would be interested in this proposal. Stevens
communicated that he would like to end the conflict over the street area and would work
with the city on that problem. Berner voiced concern about approving a spot zonefor
Stevens, and indicated greater interest in an area request. Stevens indicated that he
would like to acquire the property to the south, and understood that no zoning change
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would affect that area, and that any new request for the south property would have to be
placed before the planning and zoning. No actions b Planning and Zor iii `'' `' ' `'* �' `
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Study of Commercial zones moved to next meeting. ‘1
Discussion`and study`of°a tax'abatement Ordinance.` Motion'Petersen, second Reeve to` fi
recommend approval of a Tax Abate ment'Ordinance for the City of Tiffin with use
directed to an area immediately adjacent to Interstate 80. Ayes: Reeve, Petersent, Berner
and Richardson. Absent: Hudepohl. Motion carried.
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Motion Petersen, second Berner to recommend a Sidewalk Ordinance and Sidewalk a'
Repair and Placement Program to the Tiffin Cityf Council. Ayes: Berner, Richardson,'
Reeve and Petersen.° Absent: Hudepofil. Motion carried. ' ' `i`
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Concern about inaction in street litigation matter. Legal attention noted to be working -
against the interests of the city by planning and zoning members... '' ''+3y s= t.J
Concern about cars parking iii front of Johnston rental home, and two dump trucks`in the
community`"that may be owned by Joe Johnston, one parked on city property. Question
about'who'owns asphalt paver' was brought up. Question'about'Johriston shed: 'These .y,
problems noted for council review. ,,, . 4 1
Election office has`said that fire sta`tion'is unsuitable for disability entrance. Fife Station
doors can be opened for route through truck area into balloting room.
Motion Richardson, second'Petersen to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:15 p.in.r
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