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City of Tiffin, Iowa
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 AT 6:30 PM
Springmier Library in CCA Middle.School in Tiffin, IA
The Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission m_ et in regular session on Wednesday, April 3,
2013 at the Springmier Library.
Chairperson Kate Fitzgerald called the meeting to order at 6:33PM
Members present: Kate Fitzgerald, Shawna Colvin, Luther Parker, Melvin Reeve, Stephanie
Surine
Members absent: None -
Also present: Administrator/Clerk Jackson, Deputy Clerk Goedken, Mayor Berner, Council
Person Phillips, Council Person Bartels
Motion by Surine to approve the agenda
Seconded by Parker
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion Carried
Motion by Reeve to appro v e t h e a m nd ed minutes March 6, 2013 Under section F
nominating Fitzgerald as Chair; seconded by Parker, not Surine
Seconded by Surine
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion Carried
Unfinished Business
A. Rummelhart Rezoning
Mr. Rummelhart was not present.
Motion by Colvin to table
Seconded by Parker
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion Carried
B. Section 9.05 Setback Requirements
Colvin asked for definition of private garage that was determined last month, Fitzgerald
repeated definition. Discussion on how the wording from the Attorney differs from the
wording from P&Z. Trying to get clarification on what the Attorney wanted. Discussion on
possibly tabling to get further clarification.
Motion by Surine to table
Seconded by Colvin
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion Carried
New Business
A. Prairie.Trail West Rezoning
Discussion on what the actual rezoning will be as opposed to what is-current and matching
zoning. Question asking whether C-10 can only be two story, or can be three. 35-40feet is
the height max for C-10 depending on the use either office or retail. Discussion on th"e green
space requirement. Questions regarding permitted use for C-2B. Colvin asked about the
bike trail opposite the railroad tracks, possibly getting a crossing to access the bike trail.
Discussion on difficulty and'liability with railroad. Discussion on a possible second access off
the school drive. Review of the engineer's, fire chief's and building official's comments.
Surine stated would not support building on 100 year flood plain. Stating what is up for
rezoning.
Motion by Fitzgerald to accept rezoning as submitted
Seconded by Surine
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion to be suggested to council
B. Jasper Ave. Piece Discussion
Question directed to Jackson regarding running water and sewer to area. Discussion on
maintaining a private street for the development, possibly doing a PAD with creatingtutility
easement through for water main. Discussion on the zoning andahe requirements.
Discussion on if a private entity can own P-1, the answer being no. Discussion on whether
road could be extended West. Discussion on length of water and sewer access. kI
C. Bicycle Parking f.
Colvin asked what bicycle parking is, if it is a place to lock a bike, lock it to a fence. Surine
asked if instead, could use a formula to tie bicycle parking spaces to the number of vehicle
parking spaces. Comments made that the amount of parking is too excessive. Discussion
on making Tiffin a bicycle friendly community. Members would like to look at neighboring
towns before moving. II
D. Comprehensive Plan
Jackson giving background on the status of the comprehensive plan and asking P&Z to start
looking if haven't already. Jackson giving further reasoning on developing the
comprehensive plan. Would like to know what P&Z either wants to see in comprehensive
plan or not. Explanation of the process to developing/revamping a comprehensive plan.
Adjournment
Motion by Parker to adjourn at 7:58PM
Seconded by Surine
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion Carried
avis Goedke , Deputy City Clerk
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