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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
June 9, 2003
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Kincaid, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Welper that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
The request of Joe Minard to rezone from "R-1" Residence District and "C-2" Commercial
District to "R-1,R-P" Planned Residence District property generally located north of the
University Avenue Hy-Vee and south of Acorn Lane for the purpose of residential development
was reviewed. Noel Anderson, City Planner, reviewed the aerial photograph of the property to
be rezoned.
Fred Debe reported that the area has been studied by a consultant for drainage, and there will be
some modification with two large inlets at the corner of Acorn Lane and Progress Avenue. The
developer will do as much as they can to control runoff. Acorn Lane will not be widened. The
lots will have a 30 foot setback and will be 224 feet deep.
Councilperson Hurley reported that he has received lots of telephone calls regarding this
rezoning with the calls three to one in favor of the development as long as the drainage concerns
are addressed.
Mr. Debe stated that they will try to minimize the traffic on Acorn Lane with all driveways and
garages to be located to the rear of the buildings. Mr. Debe reminded the council the land is
currently zoned for residential and commercial use, so he could have constructed ten duplexes
without rezoning approval.
The resident at 511 Progress Avenue reported he is opposed to the project and the rezoning,
particularly after the past week with the water in the area with the amount of rain we received.
He stated that he is concerned that the runoff from the new development and clearance of the
underbrush will create additional problems in the area as the runoff is bad enough now. He
stated that Acorn Lane is a major school bus area, with the buses turning around onto Acorn
Lane. He stated he is concerned there won't be enough parking in the back of the buildings so
the residents will park on Acorn Lane. He stated that the sewer system in this area has been a
continual problem since Hy-Vee was constructed.
Mike Clark, 495 Progress, asked if there will be road and curb cuts on Acorn Lane. Mr.
Anderson responded that the units will face Acorn with garages and driveways leading to the
units, so there will be spaces for two cars in the garage and two cars on the driveway.
Mr. Clark stated he is concerned with the safety issues as there will be three roads in the area,
and the dwellings and roads will add more runoff. Mr. Clark stated that when the water comes
off of the Hy-Vee location, the road floods.
Mr. Watson, 521 Progress, asked if the city has really addressed the sanitary sewer in this area,
and that in 1993 the city paid him for damage caused by backed up sewer in his basement. He
stated that the city has sewer trucks in the area all the time.
Betty Jessie, 502 Progress, stated she is against the rezoning request. Ms. Jessie stated the new
entrance road will be by her house, and she already has the Hy-Vee entrance road by her house.
The resident at 513 Progress stated he feels the regular sewer system will have problems
handling the additional water. He stated that having two cars from each unit exiting onto
Progress Avenue will increase the traffic, and he is concerned where everyone will park.
Mrs. Dunbar, 4008 Acorn Lane, stated she is the only home on Acorn Lane, and she questioned
whether all the items have been looked at before the rezoning is approved.
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Mrs. Watson, 521 Progress, stated there is a little nature park for the neighborhood, and she is
concerned the traffic will be horrendous.
Councilperson Clark asked how this development will affect the runoff. Eric Thorson, City
Engineer, responded that Mr. Debe is talking about trying to slow down the increased runoff.
Mr. Thorson reported the 1978 Storm Study and 1991 Land Use Plan say this area will handle a
five year frequency runoff.
Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reported that they have sanitary sewer
calls in this area mostly relative to heavy rains, and that the last study was in 1988.
Councilperson Jordan stated he feels the city will have better control over this kind of
development.
Mr. Watson stated when he had sewer problems, the main sewer line was totally clogged, and he
had six inches to one foot of raw sewage in his basement. The sewer line was clogged with
grease.
Councilperson Greenwood asked if the city does routine maintenance on the sewer lines. Mr.
Shea responded that the entire city is on a schedule, and when there are calls for areas, they go to
those areas. They also look at areas were there are grease traps.
This item will be on the council agenda of Monday, June 16, 2003.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Welper that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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