HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-291-05.16.2022Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-291
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE IN
SECTION 11-1-13 VARIANCES, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARADISE ESTATES ADDITION,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT ANY FINAL PLAT OR FINAL
PLATS FOR ANY PORTION OF THE APPROVED PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF PARADISE ESTATES ADDITION SUBMITTED FOR
APPROVAL ON OR PRIOR TO MAY 14, 2024 SHALL BE SUBJECT
TO ANY NEW ZONING RESTRICTIONS OR SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF WATERLOO PRIOR
TO SUBMITTAL OF ANY SUCH FINAL PLAT FOR ANY PORTION
OF SAID AREA.
WHEREAS, Paradise Acres, LLC is requesting a variance to the requirements of the
subdivision ordinance in section 11-1-13 variances, relating to the approval of the preliminary plat
of Paradise Estates Addition to allow for an additional two year timeframe to May 14, 2024.
WHREAS, the Subdivision Ordinance would allow for an additional two year extension,
and
WHEREAS, the City is adding a condition that any final plat or final plats for any portion
of the approved Preliminary Plat of Paradise Estates Addition submitted for approval on or prior
to May 14, 2024 shall be subject to any new zoning restrictions or subdivision regulations
adopted by the City of Waterloo prior to submittal of any such Final Plat for any portion of said
area, and
WHEREAS, the Orange Neighborhood Association, a City of Waterloo Recognized
Neighborhood Association, (ONA) has asked for certain commitments associated with the
approval of this variance, as follows:
1) Commitment to good communication between all parties, including meetings
between the City, developer, and ONA as needed to provide milestone updates.
2) Commitment to adherence to traffic and safety studies, and to take action regarding
identified issues.
3) Commitment to work with Waterloo Waterworks to address water issues, including
water pressure, to the existing ONA area and proposed development.
4) Commitment to work with Waterloo Community School District regarding issues
that relate to Orange Elementary School.
5) Commitment to work with the Complete Streets Advisory Committee and Leisure
Services Commission on improvements to the proposed development that relate to
complete streets and recreational opportunities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in
Section 11-1-13 Variances, relating to the approval of the Preliminary Plat of Paradise Estates
Addition be hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
Resolution 2022-291
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1. That any final plat or final plats for any portion of the approved Preliminary Plat of
Paradise Estates Addition submitted for approval on or prior to May 14, 2024 shall be subject to
any new zoning restrictions or subdivision regulations adopted by the City of Waterloo prior to
submittal of any such Final Plat for any portion of said area.
2. With regards to the Orange Neighborhood Association, a City of Waterloo
Recognized Neighborhood Association, (ONA), the following commitments be recognized:
1) Commitment to good communication between all parties, including meetings
between the City, developer, and ONA as needed to provide milestone updates.
2) Commitment to adherence to traffic and safety studies, and to take action regarding
identified issues.
3) Commitment to work with Waterloo Waterworks to address water issues, including
water pressure, to the existing ONA area and proposed development.
4) Commitment to work with Waterloo Community School District regarding issues
that relate to Orange Elementary School.
5) Commitment to work with the Complete Streets Advisory Committee and Leisure
Services Commission on improvements to the proposed development that relate to
complete streets and recreational opportunities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May 2022.
ATTEST:
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL
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SIGNED
Quentin Hart, Mayor