Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2026 Cedar Falls, Iowa MINUTES The Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on February 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The following Commission members were present: Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins. Karen Howard, Planning and Community Services Manager, Jaydevsinh Atodaria, Planner II, and Chris Sevy, Planner II were also present. 1.) Chair Stalnaker noted the Minutes from the January 28, 2026 regular meeting and the February 11, 2026 Work Session are presented. Hartley made a motion to approve both sets of Minutes as presented. Moser seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. 2.) The first item of business was a Final Plat of Prairie Winds 6th Addition (FP25-005). Chair Stalnaker introduced the item and Mr. Atodaria provided background information. He gave a summary of the makeup of the plat. He noted that the final plat conforms with the approved preliminary plat. He also noted the through-block sidewalks that will be constructed to provide a shorter route to Aldrich Elementary School for area students. Staff recommended approval of the final plat with any comments or directions specified by the Commission and conformance with all staff recommendations. Johnson asked about the responsibility for snow removal on through-block sidewalks. Nick Brewer who is the Engineer representing the applicant clarified that the HOA will be responsible. He also voiced appreciation for the Commission’s time and effort on the project. Stalnaker commented that he was excited for the completion of Ashworth Drive, which will improve traffic circulation in the neighborhood. Hartley made a motion to approve the item. Alberhasky seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. 3.) The next item of business was CHN Design Review for a Projecting Sign for Goodwill Industries bookstore. Chair Stalnaker introduced the item and Mr. Atodaria provided background information. He gave a summary of the proposed new projecting sign and compared with other projecting signage in the business district. Staff recommended approval subject to any comments or direction specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Watkins commented on the small size of font used. Carlie Lloyd Oliver representing Signs and Designs verified that the font size proposed was the owner’s preference. Hartley made a motion to approve the item. Johnson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. 4.) The next item of business was Minor Plat-Cedar Falls Community Credit Union (CFCCU) (MPT25-004). Chair Stalnaker introduced the item and Mr. Sevy provided background information. He gave a summary of the minor plat and explained that the goal is to shift the lot line between the two lots to create a larger lot at the corner for a new branch of the credit union. Staff recommended approval of the final plat with any comments or directions specified by the Commission and conformance with all staff recommendations. Watkins asked for 1  clarification regarding how utilities extensions to Lot 11 would be affected by the easement moving. Mr. Sevy confirmed the utilities would be extended along the road. Moser made a motion to approve the item. Alberhasky seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. 5.) The next item of business was Pinnacle Prairie Master Plan Amendment-CFCCU (MP25-004). Chair Stalnaker introduced the item and Mr. Sevy provided background information. He gave a summary of the Master Plan Amendment and what is being proposed, explaining that the change from “mixed-use-multi-family” to “Mixed-Use – Office” would allow for construction of the new credit union along Prairie Parkway, which is similar to other commercial office uses in this corridor and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that the master developer’s Pinnacle Prairie Design Review Committee approved of this change. Staff recommended approval subject to any comments or direction specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission. CEO of CFCCU Chad Kaeppel requested approval citing significant growth and the need for this new branch. Watkins made a motion to approve the item. Alberhasky seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. 6.) The next item of business was MU District Site Plan-Cedar Falls Community Credit Union (SP- 25-011). Chair Stalnaker introduced the item and Mr. Sevy provided background information. He gave a summary of the site plan and what is being proposed. He noted that placement of the building, drive-through, and parking, and the design of the building and signage, noting a few variations from the Pinnacle Prairie Design Guidelines. These variations were approved by the Pinnacle Prairie Design Review Committee, whose email correspondence with the applicant was included as an attachment to the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject to any conditions or recommendations of Planning and Zoning Commission and compliance with the staff Technical comments. Mr. Sever noted that this site plan cannot be approved prior to approval of the master plan amendment (MP25-004) and minor plat (MPT25- 004). Hal Snow, Architect, spoke further regarding the unique design. Hartley made a motion to approve the item. Alberhasky seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. 7.) As there were no further comments, Hartley made a motion to adjourn. Moser seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with 8 ayes (Alberhasky, Grybovych, Hartley, Henderson, Johnson, Moser, Stalnaker and Watkins), and 0 nays. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Howard Lyndzy Murtha Planning and Community Services Manager Administrative Assistant 2