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CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 3, 2009
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
TIFFIN FIRE STATION°MEETING ROOM
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Roll Call of Members
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III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Planning and Zoning April 1, 2009 Minutes
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V. New Business
A. Randy Reed, Life Pointe Church
B. Recommendation,for Changing Permitted`Uses in Comme rcial Zoning
C. Site and Building Plan Review Kum & Go, Villages
D. Other
VI Old Business
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A. Other _ `°
VII. 3 Adjournment
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City of Tiffin
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wednesday June 3, 2009
Tiffin Fire Department Meeting Room
Chairperson Steve Berner called meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Commission members present: Steve Berner, Shawna Colvin, Melvin Reeve, Jim Schmidt, Stephanie
Surine. Also present Mayor Royce Phillips, Council persons Jim Bartels, Mark Petersen, and John
Wright, City Clerk Ruth Demuth.
Motion made for approval of Agenda by Surine seconded by Schmidt.
Motion made by Schmidt and seconded by Reeve to approve minutes of April 1, 2009 meeting with the
revision to add to minutes language regarding his statements made on the size and location of the
basketball court in Deer View Estate development, he stated that he wanted the basketball court not to
be located in Out lot B and the size to be built not less than minimum of 40 ft x 70 ft. Schmidt requested
the revision.that he had stated that he wanted the sidewalk installed by developer on west side of Deer
View Ave south of the intersection of Jackson St and Deer View Ave, south to Hwy 6. Minutes will be
presented for'review at July 1, 2009 Planning and Zoning meeting.
New Business:
Josh House, Kum & Go, and Ed Pelding, Pelding Engineering, presented site and building plans do
project at Villages development. House stated that Kum & Go want to purchase the site as-soon as
developer gets legal issues settled on property. Question from Commission member inquired on E85
Pump. House answered that installation of E85 was contingent on Federal Grant monies. Commission
member inquired on trails in Villages development. Members suggested that trails be placed on revised
plat to be presented by developer. Motion made by Schmidt and seconded by Surine for
recornmendation'to approve site and building plans pending the City Engineer's and Fire Chief's reviews.
Five members present and voted Ayes for approval of recommendation.
Randy Reed, Life Pointe Church,-presented his ideas and building remodeling plans for the Titone
- Building located at 400 Stephans St. Reed detailed his plans to rent the space to develop church and
community activities at this location. He asked the Planning and Zoning to consider making a
recommendation to change the current zoning ordinance to allow churches in commercial zoned areas.
Discussion was held by commission members on opinions of making or not making a recommendation to
City Council on requested Zoning Ordinance change. Major concerns of members was the loss of
commercial property tax, appropriate uses of neighboring commercial businesses to a location of a
church and parking concerns. Mayor Phillips explained that no property taxes would be lost to the city in
a rental agreement, owner of building would still be responsible fon payment of taxes. Phillips also stated
that most cities allow churches in commercial store fronts and creates incentive for business
development. Commission member Colvin.questioned if churches are allowed in R1-E zoning and
Zoning Ordinance does not allow.
Motion made by Berner to not recommend change to Zoning Ordinance to allow churches in Commercial
Zoned Areas, seconded by Reeve. Five members voted Aye for approval of recommendation to not
allow churches in Commercial Zoned Areas.
Old Business:
Commission member Schmidt expressed dissatisfaction of City Council's decision to approve revisions
made to the Deer View Estates Developers Agreement with approval of basketball court, 30 ft x 60 ft on
Outlot B and that sidewalks on west side of Deer View Ave.south of the intersection of Jackson St and
Deer View Ave south to Hwy 6. will be installed when land will be developed on west side of Deer View
Estates development. Schmidt complained that Woodfield Ridge was required to install sidewalks to no
where, which now need to be removed. Schmidt questioned if City Council members showed favoritism
to particular developers and,why City Council members were reluctant to follow recommendations made
by Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council person Petersen explained to Commission members his view on approving the revisions made
to the Developers Agreement with Deer View Estates. He stated that he had analyzed to the size of the
basketball court and recommended 30 ft x 60 ft, a size that would fit appropriately on either Outlot A or
Outlot B. Petersen stated that he had safety.concerns of play area near the retention pond and on south
end of lot near commercial area and recommended play area`and basketball court on Outlot B. He
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expressed that sidewalks will be installed on east side of Deer View Ave and will allow safe passage for
students. Discussion continued on future placement,of sidewalk on Deer View Ave.
Commission member Surine expressed concerns of retention pond on Outlot A being transferred to the
City. She also.expressed her concerns of safety lacking without the sidewalk on west side of Deer View.
Colvin expressed concerns of parking on Outlot B. Mayor Phillips extended his appreciation to,the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for their work and efforts serving in their positions.
Phillips shared his viewpoints on the basketball court and sidewalk. He'agreed on location decision of .*
basketball court but would have liked it bigger.' He would have liked to have seen the sidewalk installed
now on-the western side of Deer View Ave instead of-later as agreed upon. Council person Bartels
shared his viewpoint on the basketball court installation and retention ponds and costs to the city for,
maintenance. Schmidt expressed concerns on City Council future decisions dealing with future
developments.
Petersen expressed concerns of non-existing park space in Woodfield Ridge. Discussion continued on
future park space and sidewalk plans passed in 2007 in residential developments.
LMR Developers will start excavation on Banquet Hall and Bridal Boutique and question was raised on
installation of temporary advertising sign on city land. Building Inspector Ed Johnson*ill work with LMR
on sign installation.
Commissioner Schmidt inquired'on L & P Bond regarding state licensing for water and sewer installation'
He also inquired on`licensing requirements on sub-contractors on building permits.
Motion'made;by Schmidt and seconded by Reeve for adjournment at 8:20pm.
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