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Planning and Zoning Commission
Wednesday, May 1, 2013. at 6:30 PM.
Springmier Library in CCA Middle School, Tiffin, Iowa
The Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session'on Wednesday, May 1,
2013 at the Springmier Library.
Vice Chair Surine called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
Members present: Shawna Colvin, Luther Parker, Stephanie Surine
Members absent: Kate Fitzgerald, Melvin Reeve
Also present: Administrator Jackson, Deputy Clerk Goedken, Mayor Berner
Motion by Colvin to approve amended agenda
Seconded by Parker
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion: Carried
Motion by Colvin to approve minutes from April 3, 2013
Seconded by Parker
Ayes: All •
Nays: None
Motion: Carried
Unfinished Business
A. Rummelhart Rezoning
No representative, no contact with Mr. Rurrimelhart on his progress.
Motion by Parker to take no action
Seconded by Colvin
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion: Carried
B. Section 9.05 Setback Requirements
Discussion on the clarification of the attorney's comments and what the contradictory issue is.
Discussion on 5 feet being the required setback. The 5 feet is the accessory structure
setback, not the private garage. Discussion on making a setback and anything less than that
requires a neighbor agreement like the fence and hedge agreement. Goedken stated the
issue might be that the verbage suggested by PZ was front, side and rear principal setbacks
and that it is the word principal that they want clarification on for a private detached garage.
Motion by Parker to^get consult from attorney that ALL garages attached or detached to meet
required setbacks, address private garages as separate under accessory use as a possible
item B.
Seconded by Colvin
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion: Carried
C. Bicycle Parking
Discussion on the table provided by Fitzgerald that included Iowa City as well as others out of
state. Discussion on adopting somethingalready used by other cities, or to create new.
Surine thought that the last meeting information from MPO was too much. Luther suggests
adopting something simple that does not see much variance. Surine stated thought a
percentage of auto parking like Iowa City has, which auto parking already considers use and
occupancy, does not know of the percentage to use. Colvin agreed. Discussion on
percentages used by Iowa City. Surine would like to review the wording of Iowa City's
ordinance.
Motion by Colvin to table
Seconded by Parker
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion: Carried
D. Comprehensive Plan
Jackson gave update on the action of Council. Council approved ECICOG to do the
comprehensive plan. Discussion on the formation of a steering committee of 10-12 people.
Plan is to meet once a month. ECICOG will probably be at next month's meeting to present
to PZ.
New Business
A. Prairie Trail West Preliminary Plat
Goedken stated that the Engineer's comments have been distributed, the Fire Chief and
Building Inspector had no concerns/issues, Attorney has not gotten back a review.
Discussion on the Engineer's concerns; regarding lot sizes of 6-9, the limits to the uses of
these lots as they are less than 40,000 sq ft. Discussion on Lot 63 and the'flood plain, the
location of the retention pond: Discussion on Hwy 6 improvements and access points:
Motion by Parker to approve
Seconded by Colvin
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion: Carried
B. Woodfield Ridge Part 4 Preliminary Plat
Duane of MMS presented a new preliminary plat based on the comments of the Engineer.
Goedken stated that the Fire Chief had no concerns as long as gravel turnarounds are in
place as shown and Building Inspector had no concerns as well, no review from the Attorney
has been received. Discussion on the open space requirements and whether or not it was
met in prior phases. Asked how the current preliminary plat compares to the overall:concept.
Motion by Parker to approve with the changes to lots 28 and 30 as presented -
Seconded by Colvin
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion: Carried