01-04-2012 Regional Planning Regular Meeting PacketHall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Regular Session Packet
Commission Members:
Regional Planning Director:Chad Nabity
Technician:
Edwin Maslonka
Secretary:
Rose Woods
6:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
John Amick Hall County
Karen Bredthauer Grand Island Vice Chairperson
Julie Connelly Grand Island
Scott Eriksen Grand Island
Mark Haskins Hall County
Bill Hayes Doniphan
Dennis McCarty Grand Island
Jaye Monter Cairo
Pat O'Neill Hall County Chairperson
Deb Reynolds Hall County
Leslie Ruge Alda Secretary
Don Snodgrass Wood River
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Call to Order
Roll Call
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administratively without Commission action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting,
notification of the date will be given.
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Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Director to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the commission.
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Item .A1
Summary
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Staff Recommendation Summary
For Regional Planning Commission Meeting
January 4, 2012
5. Public Hearing - Annexation
Annexation Area 8a- This property is the located in the southwest part of the
city. It is south of US Hwy 34 and west of south Blaine S treet. This property
includes Part of the NW ¼ of Section 28, Township 11 North, Range 9 and Part
of the E ½ of Section 29, Township 11 North, Range 9 All of Section 32,
Township 11 North, Range 9 West of the 6th P.M., and all of Hall County Park.
Annexation Area 8b - This property is located in the southwest part of the city.
It is south of US Hwy 34 and east of south Blaine Street. This property includes
the Rainbow Lake area. Part of the SW ¼ of Section 28, Township 11 North,
Range 9 and Part of the NW ¼ of Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 9 West
of the 6th P.M.
6. Public Hearing - Adoption of the Grand Island Zoning Map. Public Hearing to
re-adopt the City of Grand Island Zoning Map, with proposed changes as
produced using the Hall County Geographic Information System. This map will
serve to give notice to all parties that the zoning districts, Grand Island City limits,
and 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction are as shown on the map.
Item E2
Meeting Minutes
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THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, GRAND ISLAND,
WOOD RIVER AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN,
NEBRASKA
Minutes
for
December 7, 2011
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, December
7, 2011, in the Community Meeting Room - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska.
Notice of this meeting appeared in the "Grand Island Independent" November 24,
2011.
Present: Bill Hayes Leslie Ruge
Karen Bredthauer Pat O’Neill
Deb Reynolds Mark Haskins
Don Snodgrass Dennis McCarty
Absent: Jaye Monter, Julie Connelly, Scott Eriksen, John Amick
Other:
Staff: Chad Nabity, Rose Woods
Press:
1. Call to order.
Chairman O’Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He stated that this
was a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of
Nebraska. He noted that the requirements for an open meeting were posted
on the wall in the room and easily accessible to anyone who may be interested
in reading them.
2. Minutes of November 2, 2011 meeting.
A motion was made by Ruge to approve the meeting minutes and seconded by
Bredthauer, to approve the Minutes of the November 2, 2011 meeting as
mailed.
The motion carried with 8 members present and 8 voting in favor (O’Neill,
Ruge, Bredthauer, McCarty, Hayes, Reynolds, Snodgrass and Haskins) and no
member present abstaining.
3. Request Time to Speak.
4. Public Hearing – Consideration of proposed amendments to Chapter 36 of the
Grand Island City Code (Zoning) to §36-69 (AC) Arterial Commercial Overlay
Zone relative to campgrounds. (C-03-2012GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity reviewed the proposed amendments to Chapter 36; Nabity stated the
amendment would be a minimum of one toilet shall be provided for each sex up
to the first 25 sites. For each additional 25 sites not provided with sewer
connections, an additional toilet for each sex shall be provided.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Haskins to approve the proposed amendments to
Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code (zoning) to §36-69 (AC) Arterial
Commercial Overlay Zone relative to campground as presented and was
seconded by Bredthauer. The motion carried with 8 members present and 8
voting in favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Bredthauer, McCarty, Haskins
and Snodgrass) and no member abstaining.
5. Final Plat – Ponderosa Village Subdivision – Located west of US Hwy 281
and south of Rae Rd., in Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of
4.49 acres and (4 Lots).
A motion was made by Ruge to approve the Final Plat of Ponderosa Village
Subdivision as presented and seconded by Reynolds. The motion carried with
8 members present and 8 voting in favor (McCarty, Bredthauer, O’Neill, Ruge,
Reynolds, Hayes, Haskins and Snodgrass) and no member present abstaining.
9. Planning Director’s Report
Nabity commented the annexation for Kuester Lakes area may be brought
forward next month. The RD zone north of west Faidley may be changed back
to B2 zo ne as there has been no activity in the area for 18 months. Also there
is a change to the Airport Zoning as well. This will be coming forward to the
Planning Commission in February or March.
10. Next Meeting January 4, 2012
11. Adjourn
Chairman O’Neill adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
___________________________________________
Leslie Ruge, Secretary
by Rose Woods
Item H3
Annexation Directors Report
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Agenda Item # 5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
January 4, 2012
SUBJECT: Annexation of Properties
PROPOSAL: To annex properties as shown on the attached annexation plans.
OVERVIEW:
Cities are created to facilitate the infrastructure necessary (streets, sewer, water…) for
people to live together in close proximity. Annexation is the way cities grow. Grand
Island has annexed suburban development numerous times over its history including
areas such as Parkview and Capital Heights. The City of Grand Island has been
involved in numerous lawsuits over annexation but has ultimately continued to grow into
the City it is today because of annexation.
Nebraska Statutes allow cities of the First Class to annex property that is adjacent to and
contiguous with the municipal limits of the city and that is not agricultural land that is
rural in nature. Agricultural land with adjacent municipal services and greater value as
developed land than as farm ground has been found by Nebraska courts to be suburban
in nature and therefore eligible for annexation. City staff has identified 15 areas around
the City of Grand Island that appear to meet the qualification of being adjacent and
contiguous and not agricultural land that is rural in nature.
At the March 22, 2011 meeting of the Grand Island City Council a resolution was passed
that directed the planning department and other city staff as follows:
· to proceed with preparing annexation plans (as required and defined by statute),
· to notify property owners and school districts as required by law, and · to forward the annexation plans to the Regional Planning Commission for review,
regarding 2 areas eligible for annexation adjacent to the Grand Island municipal limits.
The annexation plans for 2 areas are complete and ready for consideration and
recommendation by the Regional Planning Commission. The attached map identifies
those areas under consideration at this meeting. Annexation plans are attached for
areas identified as 8a and 8b.
All of the properties under consideration are in the Grand Island Utilities District . Sewer
and water are available to all of these properties; though neighborhood mains will need
to be extended as the property is developed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council annex these properties as presented.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
ANNEXATION PLAN AREA 8a–December 2011
December 16, 2011
OVERVIEW
Section 16-117 of The Nebraska State Statute allows municipalities of the first class to
annex any contiguous or adjacent lands, lots, tracts, streets, or highways that are urban or
suburban in character and in such direction as may be deemed proper.
Regulations governing municipal annexation were implemented in order to develop an
equitable system for adding to and increasing city boundaries as urban growth occurs.
Areas of the community that are urban in nature, and are contiguous to existing
boundaries, are appropriate for consideration of annexation.
Annexation of urban areas adjacent to existing city boundaries can be driven by many
factors. The following are reasons annexation should be considered:
1. Governing urban areas with the statutorily created urban form of
government, municipalities have historically been charged with meeting the
needs of the expanded community.
2. Provide municipal services. Municipalities are created to provide the
governmental services essential for sound urban development and for the
protection of health, safety and well being of residents in areas that are used
primarily for residential, industrial, and commercial purposes.
3. Ensure orderly growth pursuant to land use, building, street, sidewalk,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and electrical services.
4. Provide more equitable taxation to existing property owners for the urban
services and facilities that non-city residents in proposed annexation areas
use on a regular basis such as parks, streets, public infrastructure, emergency
services, retail businesses and associated support.
5. Ensure ability to impose and consistently enforce planning processes and
policies.
6. Address housing standards and code compliance to positively impact quality
of life for residents.
7. Enable residents of urban areas adjacent to city to participate in municipal
issues, including elections that either do or will have an impact on their
properties.
8. Anticipate and allocate resources for infrastructure improvements.
9. Increase number of street or lane miles while increasing gas tax dollars
received from the Nebraska Department of Roads.
10. Provide long term visioning abilities as it relates to growth and provision of
services.
City Services Available and to be provided
A comprehensive inventory of services and facilities, relative to the types and level of
services currently being provided as well as the types of level of services anticipated as a
result of annexation, has been developed.
The inventory includes general information concerning:
· Existing infrastructure in affected area(s)
· Summary of expenditures to extend existing infrastructure
· Summary of operating expenditures associated with increased services
· Emergency services
The service plan incorporates detailed elements of the inventory. The inventory and
resulting service plan should be the basis for discussions concerning each specific area
identified for potential annexation. It should be noted that the capital improvements to
existing infrastructure and extending services will take place over a period of time in
order to ensure adequate time for planning, designing, funding and constructing such
a sizable number of projects while protecting the financial integrity of the City’s
enterprise funds. The service plan provides for extending the trunk water and sanitary
sewer lines to the annexed area if they are not already available. Individual property
owners will be responsible for the cost of extending services through neighborhoods
and for connecting their properties to the public systems.
City Services not requiring extension of infrastructure would be available
immediately upon annexation. Services requiring extension of infrastructure would
be available upon installation of services to City of Grand Island standards and
acceptance into the City systems. Extension may be contingent on the successful
creation and continuation of an assessment district to raise the necessary funding
for installation.
U.S. Highway 34 and West of Blaine Street (Meadowlark Estates, Heavenly Haven,
Hall County Park and others )
This property is the located in the south central part of the community. It is mostly south
of U.S. Highway 34 the west side of Blaine Street. The City of Grand Island provides
electric services to the area. Sewer is available to some of the properties and water is
available to all of the properties. There are about 420 acres of property included in the
area. The property is currently used for recreationa l, agricultural and residential purposes.
There are 19 houses included in this area. Hall County Park is located within this area as
well.
INVENTORY OF SERVICES
1. Police Protection. The City of Grand Island Police Department will provide
protection and law enforcement services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Normal patrols and responses
· Handling of complaints and incident reports
· Investigation of crimes
· Standard speed and traffic enforcement
· Special units such as traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, and
gang suppression
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis. The Police Department has an
authorized police force of 77 officers. The Police Department is staffed at a rate of 1.58
officers per one thousand population persons. Immediate annexation of the area will not
have any impact on police services. The area when fully developed will likely create the
need for additional police staffing.
2. Fire Protection. The City of Grand Island Fire Department will provide
emergency and fire prevention services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Fire suppression and rescue
· Hazardous materials incident response
· Periodic inspections of commercial properties
· Public safety education
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by 69 employees operating from four
fire stations. The nearest fire station is Station #3 located on Webb Road about 2 miles
from the proposed annexation area.
3. Emergency Medical Services. The City of Grand Island is the current provider of
local emergency medical services in the city and will provide this service in the annexed
area.
· Emergency medical and ambulance services
· Emergency dispatch (provided by the City/County Emergency Management
Department)
The City of Grand Island Fire Department provides these services, on a city-wide basis.
Fire personnel are emergency medical technicians and 32 are certified paramedics.
4. Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer). The City of Grand Island has sanitary sewer
services in the area through existing sewer lines. A collection system can be extended to
serve developed and developing properties in this area. Collection systems within a
development are typically done at the property owner’s expense. The City can finance
this development through the creation of an assessment district. The cost of the
collection system is dependent on the nature, density and design of the development
proposed on the site.
Meadowlark Estates and Heavenly Haven
It is likely that sewer services to the Meadowlark Estates and Heavenly
Haven areas north of the Wood River Diversion Channel would receive sewer
from the north and west. A line could be extended from Central Community
College south parallel to the railroad tracks. This line would serve the rural fire
station, Stuhr Museum and could be extended to serve the properties around
Meadowlark Estates and Heavenly Haven lakes. The sewer around the lakes
could be a small diameter force main with grinder pumps at each dwelling.
Sewer is also available in the Rainbow Lake subdivision east of Blaine Street; it is
unlikely that this sewer could be extended to serve the properties to the west of
Blaine.
Areas North of U.S Highway 34
This area would be served by the extension of a main or service line from
the line extended south from Central Community College to serve the lakes on the
south side of Blaine Street. Development of this line if it is a public main could
be done as part of a subdivision of the property or through an assessment district.
If a single service line is installed that would be done at the owners expense.
Areas South of the Wood River Diversion Channel
Sewer will be available to all properties fronting onto Schimmer Drive
with the completion of the sewer extension project underway for the Platte Valley
Industrial Park East. Hall County Park is already served by city sewer.
5. Maintenance of Roads and Streets. The City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department, will maintain public streets over which the City has jurisdiction. These
services include:
· Snow and ice removal
· Emergency pavement repair
· Preventative street maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
· Ditch and drainage maintenance
· Sign and signal maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
U.S. Highway 34 is maintained by the State of Nebraska, Schimmer Drive is already
maintained by the City at this location, portions of Blaine Street are maintained by the
City the remainder Blaine Street between U.S. Highway 34 and Schimmer Drive would
become the responsibility of the City.
6. Electric Utilities. This Annexation area is currently provided electrical services
by the City of Grand Island. The services appear adequate to meet the needs of the area.
These services include:
· Electric utility services
· Street lights
7. Water Utilities. The City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, currently
maintains the water utilities services for the proposed annexation area. No additional
mains are necessary to serve this property. Additional extensions will be necessary to
serve the property as it is developed. The cost of extending water throughout the
property dependent on the nature, density and design of the development proposed on the
site. The City can finance this development through the creation of an assessment
district. Water is available along U.S Highway 34, Blaine Street and Schimmer Drive.
8. Maintenance of Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools No impact is
anticipated as a result of annexation. Hall County Park is within the area but there is no
requirement that the City take any responsibility for Hall County facilities that are within
the municipal limits. No impacts are anticipated. The lakes in this area are privately
owned lakes. Annexation does not provide public access to privately owned property.
9. Building Regulations. The City of Grand Island, Building Department, will
oversee services associated with building regulations, including:
· Commercial Building Plan Review
· Residential Building Plan Review
· Building Permit Inspections and Issuance
· Investigation of complaints relative to Minimum Housing Standards
· Regulation of Manufactured Home Parks
· Investigation of Illegal Business Complaints
· Investigation and Enforcement of Zoning Violations
10. Code Compliance. The City of Grand Island’s Legal Department and Code
Compliance division will continue to provide the following services associated with
enforcing compliance with the City Code:
· Enforcement Proceedings for Liquor and Food Establishment Violations
· Investigation and Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Junked Vehicles and
Vehicle Parts, Garbage, Refuse and Litter
· Investigation of Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Weed and Animal Violations
Providing Enforcement Support to Other Departments for City Code and Regulatory
Violations
11. Library Services. In 2010 the City of Grand Island began charging a non-
resident fee to people living outside of the Grand Island City Limits for library
services. Residents of this area will no longer be required to pay this fee to use
the Grand Island library.
12. Other City Services. All other City Departments with jurisdiction in the area will
provide services according to city policies and procedures.
Summary of Impacts
Police Protection No Impact
Fire Protection No Impact
Emergency Medical Services No Impact
Wastewater Available and can be extended
Roads and Streets Some additional responsibility for Blaine
Electric Service Already in GI Service Area
Water Service Available
Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools No Impact
Building Regulations Already Subject to GI Regulations
Code Compliance Already Subject to GI Regulations
Library Would be available at no additional fee
Other No Impact
School District In Cedar Hollow/Northwest School District
Financial Impacts of the Properties west of Blaine Street generally south of
Stagecoach Road and north of Schimmer Drive Annexation
Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex
2010 Property Valuation $ $6,705,869
City sales tax now applicable No Yes
Assume $6,705,869 Value
Tax Entity Bond 2010 Levy 2010 Taxes 2010 Levy 2010 Taxes
City Levy $0.00 0.204855 $13,737.29
City Bond $0.00 0.067645 $4,536.18
CRA $0.00 0.017742 $1,189.75
Hall
County 0.430957 $28,899.37 0.430957 $28,899.37
Rural Fire 0.049493 $3,318.93 $0.00
Fire Bond* 0.008064 $540.76 0.008064 $540.76
GIPS
School $0.00 1.073899 $72,014.16
2nd Bond $0.00 0.082245 $5,515.23
4th Bond $0.00 0.045144 $3,027.29
NW
School 1.012636 $67,905.95 $0.00
6th Bond 0.049034 $3,288.15 0.049034 $3,288.15
ESU 10 0.015 $1,005.88 0.015 $1,005.88
CCC 0.112023 $7,512.11 0.112023 $7,512.11
CPNRD 0.04733 $3,173.88 0.04733 $3,173.88
Ag Society 0.004168 $279.50 0.004168 $279.50
Airport 0.011825 $792.97 0.011825 $792.97
Airport Bond 0.010493 $703.65 0.010493 $703.65
Total Combined 1.751023 $117,421.15 2.180424 $146,216.18
Hall County, ESU, Community College, NRD and other levies will not change.
Total property tax levy 1.751023/$117,421.15 2.180424/$146,216.18
Depending on development these properties will connect to city water and sewer services
and generate revenue for those enterprise funds based on the rate structure and usage.
*previously approved bonds will remain with property until paid off
Location of Sewer and Water Lines near area 7
Generalized Existing Land Use December 2011
ANNEXATION PLAN AREA 8b–December 2011
December 16, 2011
OVERVIEW
Section 16-117 of The Nebraska State Statute allows municipalities of the first class to
annex any contiguous or adjacent lands, lots, tracts, streets, or highways that are urban or
suburban in character and in such direction as may be deemed proper.
Regulations governing municipal annexation were implemented in order to develop an
equitable system for adding to and increasing city boundaries as urban growth occurs.
Areas of the community that are urban in nature, and are contiguous to existing
boundaries, are appropriate for consideration of annexation.
Annexation of urban areas adjacent to existing city boundaries can be driven by many
factors. The following are reasons annexation should be considered:
1. Governing urban areas with the statutorily created urban form of
government, municipalities have historically been charged with meeting the
needs of the expanded community.
2. Provide municipal services. Municipalities are created to provide the
governmental services essential for sound urban development and for the
protection of health, safety and well being of residents in areas that are used
primarily for residential, industrial, and commercial purposes.
3. Ensure orderly growth pursuant to land use, building, street, sidewalk,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and electrical services.
4. Provide more equitable taxation to existing property owners for the urban
services and facilities that non-city residents in proposed annexation areas
use on a regular basis such as parks, streets, public infrastructure, emergency
services, retail businesses and associated support.
5. Ensure ability to impose and consistently enforce planning processes and
policies.
6. Address housing standards and code compliance to positively impact quality
of life for residents.
7. Enable residents of urban areas adjacent to city to participate in municipal
issues, including elections that either do or will have an impact on their
properties.
8. Anticipate and allocate resources for infrastructure improvements.
9. Increase number of street or lane miles while increasing gas tax dollars
received from the Nebraska Department of Roads.
10. Provide long term visioning abilities as it relates to growth and provision of
services.
City Services Available and to be provided
A comprehensive inventory of services and facilities, relative to the types and level of
services currently being provided as well as the types of level of services anticipated as a
result of annexation, has been developed.
The inventory includes general information concerning:
· Existing infrastructure in affected area(s)
· Summary of expenditures to extend existing infrastructure
· Summary of operating expenditures associated with increased services
· Emergency services
The service plan incorporates detailed elements of the inventory. The inventory and
resulting service plan should be the basis for discussions concerning each specific area
identified for potential annexation. It should be noted that the capital improvements to
existing infrastructure and extending services will take place over a period of time in
order to ensure adequate time for planning, designing, funding and constructing such
a sizable number of projects while protecting the financial integrity of the City’s
enterprise funds. The service plan provides for extending the trunk water and sanitary
sewer lines to the annexed area if they are not already available. Individual property
owners will be responsible for the cost of extending services through neighborhoods
and for connecting their properties to the public systems.
City Services not requiring extension of infrastructure would be available
immediately upon annexation. Services requiring extension of infrastructure would
be available upon installation of services to City of Grand Island standards and
acceptance into the City systems. Extension may be contingent on the successful
creation and continuation of an assessment district to raise the necessary funding
for installation.
South of U.S. Highway 34 and east of Blaine Street (Rainbow Lake)
This property is the located in the south central part of the community. It is south of U.S.
Highway 34 and on the east side of Blaine Street. The City of Grand Island provides
electric services to the area. Sewer is available to some of the properties and water is
available to all of the properties. There are about 129 acres of property included in the
area. The property is currently used primarily for residential and agricultural purposes.
There are 46 houses included in this area with an estimated population of 175.
INVENTORY OF SERVICES
1. Police Protection. The City of Grand Island Police Department will provide
protection and law enforcement services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Normal patrols and responses
· Handling of complaints and incident reports
· Investigation of crimes
· Standard speed and traffic enforcement
· Special units such as traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, and
gang suppression
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis. The Police Department has an
authorized police force of 77 officers. The Police Department is staffed at a rate of 1.58
officers per one thousand population persons. Immediate annexation of the area will not
have any impact on police services. The area when fully developed will likely create the
need for additional police staffing.
2. Fire Protection. The City of Grand Island Fire Department will provide
emergency and fire prevention services in the annexation area. These services include:
· Fire suppression and rescue
· Hazardous materials incident response
· Periodic inspections of commercial properties
· Public safety education
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by 69 employees operating from four
fire stations. The nearest fire station is Station #3 located on Webb Road about 2 miles
from the proposed annexation area.
3. Emergency Medical Services. The City of Grand Island is the current provider of
local emergency medical services in the city and will provide this service in the annexed
area.
· Emergency medical and ambulance services
· Emergency dispatch (provided by the City/County Emergency Management
Department)
The City of Grand Island Fire Department provides these services, on a city-wide basis.
Fire personnel are emergency medical technicians and 32 are certified paramedics.
4. Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer). The City of Grand Island has sanitary sewer
services in the area through existing sewer lines. A collection system could be extended
throughout the property when development occurs. Collection systems within a
development are typically done at the property owner’s expense. The City can finance
this development through the creation of an assessment district. The cost of the
collection system is dependent on the nature, density and design of the development
proposed on the site. Rainbow Lake is currently served by a private sewer line and lift
station. The city will take over maintenance and control of the private line from the
homeowners association. This will allow the City to permit access to this line to other
development as needed. The City Public Works Department has preliminary designs for
a plan that could result in the elimination of the lift station. This would also allow for
additional development between U.S Highway 34 and the Wood River Diversion
Channel.
5. Maintenance of Roads and Streets. The City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department, will maintain public streets over which the City has jurisdiction. These
services include:
· Snow and ice removal
· Emergency pavement repair
· Preventative street maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
· Ditch and drainage maintenance
· Sign and signal maintenance
· Asphalt resurfacing
A portion of Bass Road is already within the City jurisdiction. The remainder of Bass
Road, along with Catfish Avenue, Rainbow Road and Blaine Street would become the
responsibility of the City.
6. Electric Utilities. This Annexation area is currently provided electrical services
by the City of Grand Island. The services appear adequate to meet the needs of the area.
These services include:
· Electric utility services
· Street lights
7. Water Utilities. The City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, currently
maintains the water utilities services for the proposed annexation area. No additional
mains are necessary to serve this property. Additional extensions will be necessary to
serve the property as it is developed. The cost of extending water throughout the
property dependent on the nature, density and design of the development proposed on the
site. The City can finance this development through the creation of an assessment
district. Water is available along U.S Highway 34, Blaine Street and Schimmer Drive.
8. Maintenance of Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools No impact is
anticipated as a result of annexation. Hall County Park is within the area but there is no
requirement that the City take any responsibility for Hall County facilities that are within
the municipal limits. No impacts are anticipated. Rainbow Lake is a privately owned
lake and annexation does not provide public access to private property.
9. Building Regulations. The City of Grand Island, Building Department, will
oversee services associated with building regulations, including:
· Commercial Building Plan Review
· Residential Building Plan Review
· Building Permit Inspections and Issuance
· Investigation of complaints relative to Minimum Housing Standards
· Regulation of Manufactured Home Parks
· Investigation of Illegal Business Complaints
· Investigation and Enforcement of Zoning Violations
10. Code Compliance. The City of Grand Island’s Legal Department and Code
Compliance division will continue to provide the following services associated with
enforcing compliance with the City Code:
· Enforcement Proceedings for Liquor and Food Establishment Violations
· Investigation and Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Junked Vehicles and
Vehicle Parts, Garbage, Refuse and Litter
· Investigation of Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Weed and Animal Violations
Providing Enforcement Support to Other Departments for City Code and Regulatory
Violations
11. Library Services. In 2010 the City of Grand Island began charging a non-
resident fee to people living outside of the Grand Island City Limits for library
services. Residents of this area will no longer be required to pay this fee to use
the Grand Island library.
12. Other City Services. All other City Departments with jurisdiction in the area will
provide services according to city policies and procedures.
Summary of Impacts
Police Protection No Impact
Fire Protection No Impact
Emergency Medical Services No Impact
Wastewater Available and can be extended
Roads and Streets Some additional responsibility for Blaine
Street, part of Bass Road, Rainbow Road
and Catfish Avenue
Electric Service Already in GI Service Area
Water Service Available
Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools No Impact
Building Regulations Already Subject to GI Regulations
Code Compliance Already Subject to GI Regulations
Library Would be available at no additional fee
Other No Impact
School District In Cedar Hollow/Northwest School District
Financial Impacts of the Properties west of Blaine Street generally south of Stage
Coach Road and north of Schimmer Drive Annexation
Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex
2010 Property Valuation $ $9,668,384
City sales tax now applicable No Yes
Assume $9,668,384 Value
Tax Entity Bond 2010 Levy 2010 Taxes 2010 Levy 2010 Taxes
City Levy $0.00 0.204855 $19,806.17
City Bond $0.00 0.067645 $6,540.18
CRA $0.00 0.017742 $1,715.36
Hall
County 0.430957 $41,666.58 0.430957 $41,666.58
Rural Fire 0.049493 $4,785.17 $0.00
Fire Bond* 0.008064 $779.66 0.008064 $779.66
GIPS
School $0.00 1.073899 $103,828.68
2nd Bond $0.00 0.082245 $7,951.76
4th Bond $0.00 0.045144 $4,364.70
NW
School 1.012636 $97,905.54 $0.00
6th Bond 0.049034 $4,740.80 0.049034 $4,740.80
ESU 10 0.015 $1,450.26 0.015 $1,450.26
CCC 0.112023 $10,830.81 0.112023 $10,830.81
CPNRD 0.04733 $4,576.05 0.04733 $4,576.05
Ag Society 0.004168 $402.98 0.004168 $402.98
Airport 0.011825 $1,143.29 0.011825 $1,143.29
Airport Bond 0.010493 $1,014.50 0.010493 $1,014.50
Total Combined 1.751023 $169,295.63 2.180424 $210,811.77
Hall County, ESU, Community College, NRD and other levies will not change.
Total property tax levy 1.751023/$169,295.63 2.180424/$210,811.77
Depending on development these properties will connect to city water and sewer services
and generate revenue for those enterprise funds based on the rate structure and usage.
*previously approved bonds will remain with property until paid off
Location of Sewer and Water Lines near area 7
Generalized Existing Land Use December 2011
Item F4
Re-Adoption of Grand Island Zoning Maps
Insert a narrative here
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Regular Session
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Staff Contact:
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Agenda Item # 6
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
December 19, 2011
SUBJECT: Concerning the re-adoption of the City of Grand Island Zoning Map as produced using the Hall County
Geographic Information System as the official zoning map for the City of Grand Island. (C-05-2012GI)
PROPOSAL:
On January 26, 2010 the Grand Island City Council approved using a map produced from the Hall County GIS as
the official zoning map for the City of Grand Island based on the 2004 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand
Island with all changes to the map as approved through January 26, 2010. As a matter of course, the City of
Grand Island occasionally re-adopts the zoning map incorporating all changes since the last re-adoption of the
entire map along with other changes as recommended by staff and the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission. This will allow a newly revised and adopted copy of the map to be printed for official use by Council,
staff and the general public. This hearing is being held for that purpose. This map will also serve to give notice to
all parties that the Grand Island City limits, and 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, is as shown on the map.
BACKGROUND:
ZONING CHANGES
The following chart shows the changes that have been approved by the Regional Planning Commission and the
Grand Island City Council since January 26, 2010, including proposed changes through January 31, 2012.
Id ORD Change Legal Case Filedate
1 9248 RD to Amended RD Lts 19 & 20 Nottingham Estates Sub. C-05-2010GI 01-26-2010
2 9255 M1 to M2 W 1/2, NW 1/4, Sec. 14-11-09 C-11-2010GI 03-10-2010
3 9264 B2 to RD
Lot 1 and Outlot A, Crane Valley 7th
Sub. C-16-2010GI 06-22-2010
4 9276 RD to Amended RD
The Village Third and The Village Fourth
Subs. C-19-2010GI 09-14-2010
5 9296 R1 to M1
Sec 12-11-09 and Pt of Fairacres Dairy
Sub 5th Sub 8th Sub C-07-2010GI 06-14-2011
6 9327 AG-2 to B2 Olson Sub. C-11-2011GI 09-27-2011
7 9338 LLR to B2
E 290 ft of S 900 ft NE1/4,SE1/4 of
Sec.13-11-10 C-01-2012GI 10-25-2011
The changes shown on this chart are represented on the new version of the Grand Island Zoning map. A map
delineating the location of these changes is attached.
ANNEXATIONS
The following areas approved for annexation by the Grand Island City Council between January 26, 2010 and
January 31, 2012. See Attached Map
Id Ord Legal Case Number
1 9254
Lots 1 & 2 Shady Bend Sub. and Adjoining R.O.W
Includes Relocated Shady Bend Road South of U.S.
Highway 30 C-10-2010GI
2 9266
All of Lake Heritage 2nd Sub. East of Blaine Street and
South of U.S. Highway 34 C-18-2010GI
3 9334
Olson Sub. and Adjoining R.O.W. South of Airport Road
and West of Webb Road C-11-2011GI
4 9339
Pt E 1/2 Sec. 5-11-9 Eagle Scout Lake and the Veterans
Ball Field Complex C-05-2011GI
5 9340
Pt S 1/2 Sec 14-11-09 and Pt N 1/2 Sec.23-11-09 East of
Stuhr Road north of Bismark Road C-05-2011GI
6 9341
Pt SW 1/4 Sec 27-11-09 Vanosdal Softball Fields north of
U.S. Highway 34 and east of Locust Avenue C-05-2011GI
7 9342
Pt of Sec 25-11-10 North of Husker Highway and west of
U.S. Highway 281 C-05-2011GI
8 9343
Pt NE 1/4 Sec 23-11-10 South of Old Potash Highway
and west of North Road C-05-2011GI
9 9346
Known as former Aurora CO-OP site west of Lincoln
Avenue and north of Fonner Park Road No RP C Case Number
10 9286
South Locust St. Corridor The right -of-way owned by the
City of Grand Island for Locust Street between the Wood
River Diversion Channel and U.S. Interstate 80 No RPC Case Number
No changes to the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction were made due to these annexations.
ADDITIONAL CHANGES
The following additional changes are recommended for approval to make minor modifications to the zoning map
to more accurately reflect lot lines that were established after the adoption of the zoning map, other changes as
suggested by planning department staff to harmonize the transition between zoning districts on specific properties
and the reversion of RD (Residential Development Zones) and/or CD (Commercial Development Zones) that
have exceeded the allowed 18 month time frame for approval without any additional improvements.
There are 3 changes to the map that staff is recommending. The first shown on the attached Exhibit A would
change Lot 1 and Outlot A of Crane Valley 7th Subdivision as from RD Residential Development Zone to B2
General Business. The current redevelopment plan for these lots and Residential Development Zone was
approved on June 22, 2010. The developer is required to begin improvements on an RD zone within 18 months
of approval. No action has been taken on this development so Council is required to revert the zoning to the
original zoning district.
The second change shown on Exhibit B would move the boundary between the R1 Suburban Density Residential
and the R2 Low Density Residential districts in the southeast corner of the Woodland Park Subdivision area
located north of the Berean Church north of Capital Avenue and east of Independence Avenue. The R1 zoning in
this area was originally proposed to require the development of lots similar in size to those immediately to the
east. As the subdivision has been developed minor modifications have been made to the street and lot layout.
The proposed changes will align the zoning district with the lots and street boundaries.
The final recommended change as shown on Exhibit C would eliminate the R2 zoning district on the Fonner Park
Ground and the Island Oasis Water Park. The property along South Locust is zoned B2-AC General Business
with an arterial commercial overlay and the property to the east including Fonner Park and most of the State Fair
Grounds is zoned B2 General Business. This property is owned by either the Hall County Agricultural Association
or the City of Grand Island.
All of these changes are consistent with the existing uses and the Future Land Use map for the City of Grand
Island. The proposed changes will harmonize the map and make enforcement of the zoning regulations more
consistent.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the City Council of Grand Island adopt this map as
presented as the official Zoning Map for the City of Grand Island.
____________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director