Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 22, 2020 Via Videoconference Cedar Falls, Iowa MINUTES The Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on July 22, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. via videoconference due to precautions necessary to prevent the spread of the COVID- 19 virus. The following Commission members were present: Adkins, Hartley, Holst, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad. Larson, Leeper and Saul were absent. Karen Howard, Community Services Manager, and Jaydevsinh Atodaria, Planner I, were also present. 1.) Chair Holst noted the Minutes from the July 8, 2020 regular meeting are presented. Ms. Prideaux made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. Ms. Lynch seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 6 ayes (Adkins, Hartley, Holst, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad), and 0 nays. 2.) The first item of business was a rezoning request to A-1 Agricultural District to P-1 Public District and a land use map amendment from “Medium Density Residential” to “Schools.” Chair Holst introduced the item and Mr. Atodaria provided background information. He explained that the petitioner is the Cedar Falls Community School District and they are proposing to rezone property north of West 27th Street and west of PE Center Drive from A1, Agriculture to P, Public Zoning. The land use map would also be amended from “Medium Density Residential” and “University” to “Schools.” It is proposed to build a new high school on the site. Mr. Atodaria explained that improvements are planned along W. 27th Street and to extend the sewer from the south so there will be access to public services, as well as adequate street access to the property. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning and the future land use amendment. Ms. Prideaux made a motion to approve the land use map amendment. Ms. Adkins seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 6 ayes (Adkins, Hartley, Holst, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad), and 0 nays. Mr. Hartley made a motion to approve the rezoning. Ms. Prideaux seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 6 ayes (Adkins, Hartley, Holst, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad), and 0 nays. 3.) As there were no further comments, Mr. Schrad made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hartley seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 6 ayes (Adkins, Hartley, Holst, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad), and 0 nays. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Howard Joanne Goodrich Community Services Manager Administrative Clerk 1