Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingCedar Falls, IA · November 11, 2020
Minutes
Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
November 11, 2020
Via Videoconference
Cedar Falls, Iowa
MINUTES
The Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on November 11, 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: Hartley, Holst, Larson, Lynch,
Prideaux and Schrad. Leeper and Saul were absent. Karen Howard, Community Services Manager,
and Chris Sevy, Planner I, were also present.
1.) Chair Holst noted the Minutes from the October 28, 2020 regular meeting are presented. Ms.
Lynch made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. Mr. Hartley seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously with 6 ayes (Hartley, Holst, Larson, Lynch, Prideaux,
and Schrad), and 0 nays.
2.) The first item of business was a site plan review on a HWY-1, Commercial property at 416
Brandilynn Boulevard. Chair Holst introduced the item and Mr. Sevy provided background
information. He explained that the applicant is proposing to build a new car wash on a lot that
previously contained a car wash. This case was discussed at the last Planning and Zoning
meeting and updated plans have been reviewed by staff and meet all City requirements. Staff
recommends approval of the project.
Ms. Prideaux stated that she feels it is a good project for that site. Mr. Schrad asked if there
were any changes from the last meeting. Mr. Sevy explained that the updated plans were
submitted just before the last meeting. Staff has reviewed the updated plans and they now
meet all requirements. Ms. Lynch and Mr. Holst agreed that it was a good project.
Ms. Lynch made a motion to approve the item. Mr. Larson seconded the motion. The motion
was approved unanimously with 6 ayes (Hartley, Holst, Larson, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad),
and 0 nays.
3.) As there were no further comments, Mr. Schrad made a motion to adjourn to the work session
immediately following the meeting. Ms. Lynch seconded the motion. The motion was approved
unanimously with 6 ayes (Hartley, Holst, Larson, Lynch, Prideaux, and Schrad), and 0 nays.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Howard Joanne Goodrich
Community Services Manager Administrative Assistant
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Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020
5:30 PM AT CITY HALL VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE
To protect against the spread of the COVID-19, the meeting will be held via Videoconference. The public
may access/participate in the meeting in the following ways:
a) By dialing the phone number +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248
7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 and when prompted, enter the meeting ID (access code) 886
2008 9534.
b) iPhone one-tap: +13126266799,,88620089534# or +19292056099,,88620089534#
c) Join via smartphone or computer using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88620089534.
d) View the live stream on Channel 15 YouTube using this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzeig5nIS-
dIEYisqah1uQ (view only).
e) Watch on Cedar Falls Cable Channel 15 (view only).
To request to speak when allowed on the agenda, participants must click “Raise Hand” if connected by
smartphone or computer, or press *9 if connected by telephone. All participants will be muted by the presiding
officer when not actually speaking.
Call to Order and Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of October 28, 2020.
Public Comments
Old Business
2. Site Plan Review – Hwy-1 Highway Commercial (SP20-010)
Location: 416 Brandilynn Blvd.
Applicant: Brightwork Real Estate
Previous discussion: October 28, 2020
Recommendation: Approval
P&Z Action: Review and make a recommendation to City Council
Adjourn to Work Session
Reminders:
* November 24 (Note: Tuesday meeting) and December 9 - Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings
* November 16 and December 7- City Council Meetings
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