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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012 6:30 PM
SPRINGMIER LIBRARY IN CCA MIDDLE SCHOOL, TIFFIN IOWA
The Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday,
November 7, 2012 at the Springmier Library. Chairperson Kate Fitzgerald called the meeting
to order at 6:35 p.m. Members present: Shawna Colvin, Stephanie Surine and Luther Parker
and Melvin Reeve. Also present: Administrator Jackson, Deputy Clerk Goedken, Mayor
Berner.
The agenda was updated to have an agenda Item C for Willow Ridge. Motion by Surine,
seconded by Colvin to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Surine to approve the minutes from October a 2012, seconded by Colvin. All ayes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business
Lighting Ordinance: Ms. Fitzgerald attempted to contact the local lighting companies
regarding the types and styles of lights they prefer but, there was no contact made. Motion to
table this items until next month by Reeve,seconded by Colvin. All ayes. Motion carried
unanimously.
New Business
Pionkowski Farmstead Split: located within the two mile fringe of the city limits. P & Z has no
concerns or issues with the farmland split.
MMS site'plan review of Johnston-Potterfield development: MMS is going to withdraw their
previous rezoning request. They have provided a new concept plan drawing for development
that is within the current PAD R-4 and PAD R-2 zoning. The Fire Department review of the
newest plan needs to have the northeast end to be a hammerhead to the sewer line and that
area needs to be 30 foot wide. The Engineer review of the newest plan discusses updates
needed to the: grades, slopes, parking, sewer and other items. MMS will be providing cash-
in-lieu of green space for the development. Mr. Petersen has concerns with traffic flow, safety
for the children, parking issues and if the units will be owner-occupied. Pricing of each unit
will be around $165,000. Motion made by Reeve to approve the plans contingent on
adjustments to the hammerhead being widened and extended to the sewer line, working with
the ordinance on trees and adding/updating the engineers recommendations, seconded by
Surine. Ayes = Reeve, Surine, Parker Nays = Colvin. Motion carried.
Willow Ridge concept plan: Fire department review: lot 20 & lot 5 should'not to be a cul-de-
sac later. The size of the development does not conform to make a PAD for rezoning. The
street was originally designed taking the topography into consideration. The proposed zoning
will be R-2, R-4 & C2b. If the concept plan is approved, MMS will formerly request rezoning
and will provide a more detailed drawing. The development will be completed in phases and
start on Highway 6. After some discussion and brainstorming the development would be best
suited for commercial by Highway 6, duplexes, quad-plexes and some 8-plexes. Keeping
Croell road an arterial is important. Special P &`Z meeting on Wednesday, 11/14/12 before
council meeting for concept review of this project.
Motion by Surine, seconded by Colvin to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried
unanimously.
Michon Jackson`, City Administrator/Clerk
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