Minutes-09/06/2000

Tiffm Planning and Zoning 9/ 6/ 2000 page 5 Mr. Rogers: 1) Concern about safety for children lured to substation, fire safety and lack of park/ play space. Ed Cole: Plans to plant pine trees along the west edge of the property. Not shown on plan, and children can crawl under trees. Letter dated 8/ 28/ 00 received from Clear Creek Amana Community School District opposing low tax base plans and proposed road running parallel to railroad tracks in this area. Letter from W. J. and Judith E. Robison protesting " leap frog" development out of Tiffm, concern about population growth and attending problems including, traffic, fire, school, and cosmetic. Letter from Greg Allen concerning school and community costs apparently at the benefit of developer of the area. Letter from Mick and Lynn Allen protesting zoning change. Letter from Greg and Linda Allen protesting zoning change. Unsigned list of concerns and unsigned list of all mobile home lots within 10- mile radius of Tiffin. Chair Berner thanked all present for input provided, reminded those present that the Public Hearing would be held 6: 30 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2000. Commission members agreed that application request would be taken under further study. No recommendation at this time. Application received 8- 28- 00, list of neighbors received 9- 5- 00, detailed drawing received 9- 6- 00 and filing fee for rezoning received 9- 6- 00 by city. Review from City engineer not received at this date. Consideration of Application from F& F Partners, LLP , 607 E Marengo Road, Tiffm, IA for Rezoning changes on McGrew property on northeast corner of Tiffm East and Valley Village Subdivisions. Chad Freeman, Craig Forestner and Engineer Doug Frederick presented plans for C- 2near the highway and R- 3 surrounding this area. Members felt concern about placing these zones next to a single- family home. Chad Freeman explained that he had an agreement to purchase, but could not complete the purchase without knowledge of the zoning. Members asked if the house would remain here. Chad said that he couldn' t say at this time. Clerk informed members that the city engineer had relayed concern about current plans for entrance to Hwy# 6 that would be within about 200 feet of Stephans Street. Most blocks run 300 to 500 feet. 200 feet