Minutes-08/04/2004

Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2004 A regular meeting of the Tiffin City Planning and Zoning was brought to order by Chair Steve Berner at 6: 30 p. m. at the Tiffin Fire Station. Members present: Steve Berner, Melvin Reeve, Terry Richardson and Ruth DeMuth. Absent: Stephanie Surine. Also present: Mayor Glenn Potter, Mark Petersen, Jim Bartels, and Karin Dils,• Vic Zender. Motion Richardson, second Reeve to approve the printedminutes. Ayes: DeMuth, Richardson, Reeve and Berner. Absent: Surine Members spent time in discussing park requirement of Rolling Hills Subdivision. Parks commission has expressed concern about the lack of park space across the city. Two concerns about park space around the Pond' s Court pond is the steepness of the area provided for sidewalk easement. The Subdivider' s agreement does not require that the sidewalk be constructed, however it does require adequate space and easement for construction of a sidewalk. It could be that portions of the planned space are under water due to the final pond work. Planning and Zoning felt that either sidewalk space should be adequate or it should be traded for another parcel that can be used to park purpose. The West side of the pond appears to be where a problem will arise. It appears the east side will have enough space to provide a sidewalk for public use. Recommended that the city council work to follow the provisions of the subdivider' s agreement to provide for public space in this subdivision. Question about if the spillway area. Question if a cable would be a good addition. Members recommended that the city attempt to assist Joe Johnston with his plans for an elderly housing complex in any manner possible with the exception of tax abatement. Members felt that the city needed the tax revenues that this kind of project could generate. Motion Berner, second Richardson that abatements be limited or not used and that the city attempt to find other means to assist Joe Johnston with his proposal for a 50 unit elderly housing project. Ayes: Richardson, Berner, DeMuth and Reeve. Absent: Surine. Oakdale bulevard has been studied by Planning and Zoning. Motion Richardson, second Reeve to approve an Oakdale Boulevard Plan be added to the Tiffin Comprehensive Plan Ayes: Richardson, Berner, DeMuth and Reeve. Absent: Surine. Motion carried. Zender reported cost of$ 25 and $ 125 per running foot of new street for homeowners for new Coralville street work. Motion Berner, second Richardson to adjourn. Motion carried 7: 25 p.m. Margaret B. Reihman, Clerk