02-18-2015 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
Terry Connick Hall County
Karen Bredthauer Grand Island Vice Chairperson
Julie Connelly Grand Island
Jerry Huismann Grand Island
Mark Haskins Hall County
Carla Maurer Doniphan
Dean Kjar Wood River
Dean Sears Grand Island
Richard Heckman Cairo
Pat O’Neill Hall County Chairperson
Greg Robb Hall County
Leslie Ruge Alda Secretary
Regional Planning Director: Chad Nabity
Planning Technician:
Edwin Maslonka
Planning Secretary:
Rose Rhoads
6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. 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.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers — Grand Island
1. Call to Order.
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State
of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the
wall in this room and anyone who would like to find out what those are
is welcome to read through them.
2. Minutes of January 7, 2015.
3.Request Time to Speak.
4.Public Hearing – Concerning adoption of the Grand Island 1 & 6 Year Street
Improvement Plan. (C-03-2015GI) (Hearing, Discussion, Action)
5. Public Hearing - Concerning an amendment to the redevelopment plan for
Downtown Upper Story Residential Life Safety Grant. (C-05-2015GI)
(Hearing, Discussion, Action)
6.Public Hearing - Concerning changes to the Wood River Zoning Ordinance
to amend Article 5, Section 5.1.03 by adding the following Permitted
Conditional Uses within the I-1 Light Industrial District (C-06-2015WR)
(Hearing, Discussion, Action)
7.Final Plat – Hannon Subdivision – located east of Nine Bridge Road and
north of Lowry Road, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of (1 Lot) and
7.93 acres.
8.Final Plat – A & E Second Subdivision – located west of 70th Road and
south of State Highway 2, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of (2 Lots)
and 12.0307 acres.
9.Vacate Regents Park Subdivision.
Final Plat – Grand Island Public Schools Subdivision –
located east of Adams Street and north of Stolley Park
Road, in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Consisting of (1 Lot) and 30.71 acres.
10.Discussion on Definitions and Zoning Matrix.
11.Directors Report.
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12.Next Meeting March 4, 2015
13. Adjourn
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is open to the public, and a current agenda is
on file at the office of the Regional Planning Commission, located on the
second floor of City Hall in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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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
January 7, 2015
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in
the Council Chambers - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice of this meeting appeared
in the "Grand Island Independent" December 20, 2014.
Present: Pat O’Neill Jerry Huismann
Karen Bredthauer Mark Haskins
Les Ruge Richard Heckman
Dean Sears Greg Robb
Dean Kjar Carla Maurer
Terry Connick
Absent: Julie Connelly
Other:
Staff:Chad Nabity, Rose Rhoads, Craig Lewis, Fred Hotz
Press:
1.Call to order.
Chairman O’Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
O’Neill 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
are posted on the wall in the room and easily accessible to anyone who may be
interested in reading them.
2. Minutes of December 3, 2014 meeting.
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A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Kjar to approve the
Minutes of the December 3, 2014 meeting.
The motion carried with 10 members present and 10 voting in favor (O’Neill,
Ruge, Huismann, Maurer, Heckman, Kjar, Bredthauer, Haskins, Robb, Sears)
and no member abstaining.
Connick joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
3.Request Time to Speak.
Greg Baxter, 4444 W 13th St, Grand Island, item 6; Dan Lau, 2550 N Gunbarrel
Rd, Grand Island, item 4; Richard Landell, 12079 South McGuire Rd., Shelton,
item 4; Don Mehring, 3421 State Street Plaza 4, Grand Island, item 4.
4.Public Hearing – Rezone - A request to rezone the properties from M1 Light
Manufacturing Zone to M2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska. (C-02-2015GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained the rezone request.
Dan Lau, 2550 N Gunbarrel, Grand Island, NE spoke against the rezone
request. His property is adjacent to 4430 Capital Ave., he is concerned
about any changes to the slough that runs along the property could cause
potential drainage issues.
Rich Landell, 12079 South McGuire Rd., Shelton, NE, stated as long as he
owns the property he didn’t have any plans to disturb the slough, he was
just cleaning it up.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Haskins and seconded by Robb to approve the rezone
request as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 11
members present and 11 voting in favor (Bredthauer, Ruge, O’Neill, Maurer,
Robb, Heckman, Haskins, Huismann, Sears, Connick and Kjar) and no one
abstaining.
5.Public Hearing – Rezone – A request to rezone the properties from TA Transitional
Agriculture to B2 General Business Zone in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska. (C-04-2015GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained the rezone request.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Huismann to approve the rezone
as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 11 members present and 11
voting in favor (O’Neill, Connick, Huismann, Bredthauer, Ruge, Maurer, Robb,
Heckman, Haskins, Sears, and Kjar) and no one abstaining.
6.Discussion on Definitions and Zoning Matrix.
7.Next Meeting February 4, 2015
8.Planning Directors Report.
NPZA Conference March 11-13, 2015.
9. Adjourn
Chairman Pat O’Neill adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
___________________________________________
Leslie Ruge, Secretary
By Rose Rhoads
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Grand Island 1 & 6
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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PUBLICWORKS1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN2015-2020Presented by: John Collins, PEGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 11 / 66
PUBLICWORKS2014 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE PROJECTS(FROM 1 & 6 STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN)**DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTSGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 12 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSSOUTH BLAINE ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS M-310 (267)Replace the north bridge structure with two box culvertsReplace the south bridge structure with two box culvertsWiden road to improve traffic flowGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 15 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSCAPITAL AVENUE WIDENING – WEBB TO BROADWELLM-310 (89)Includes removal of existing 24’ wide asphalt roadway and construction of a five lane curbed concrete roadway (four through lanes and a common turning lane).Reconstruction will address the deterioration of thepavement, accommodate increasing traffic volumes andwidening improve motorist and pedestrian safety.Sanitary sewer improvements and a hike/bike trailGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 17 / 66
PUBLICWORKSGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 18 / 66
PUBLICWORKSHIGHWAY 30 RESURFACINGM-310 (581)Roadway asphalt resurfacing from Wood River to Grand IslandNDOR project with City participationGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 19 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSSTOLLEY PARK ROAD PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE & INTERSECTION STUDYM-310 (584)Restriping for new lane designations from two lane tothree or five lane section.Intersection evaluations for potential signalization.Pavement determination for repairs and/or increasedpavement structure to accommodate truck traffic.Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 21 / 66
PUBLICWORKSGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 22 / 66
PUBLICWORKS3RDSTREET & WHEELER AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTSM-310 (629)Coordinated with KC Plaza construction.Intersection bump outs to make area more pedestrianfriendly.Drainage improvements including new storm sewer.Replace existing water main.Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 23 / 66
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PUBLICWORKS4THSTREET & 5THSTREET; EDDY STREET TO SYCAMORE STREET HANDICAP RAMP INSTALLATIONM-310 (628)$800,000 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) with 50% city match to install handicapramps.Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 25 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSFAIDLEY AVE EXTENSION; NORTH RD TO IRONGATE AVEM-310 (353)This project will extend paving to join the two (2)existing segments of Faidley Avenue, between NorthRoad and Irongate AvenueGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 27 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSSTERLING ESTATES PAVING DISTRICT NO. 1263M-310(630)The District will consist of finishing the pavementaround Niedfelt Park including Ebony Lane,Monarch, Norseman, and Sunrise Avenues.The project consists of new 37’ roadway with parkingalong Ebony Lane for Niedfelt Park.Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 29 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSFAIDLEY AVENUE & DIERS AVENUETRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONM-310 (627)With the extension of Faidley Avenue west to North Road the projected increase in traffic is anticipated to warrant a traffic signal.The radii at this intersection will be widened to better accommodate turns.Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 31 / 66
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PUBLICWORKSDELTA STREET STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTSM-310 (634)Install additional catch basins.Connect this area to existing storm sewer.Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 33 / 66
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PUBLICWORKS1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN**DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTSGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/18/2015Page 35 / 66
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Redevelopment Plan - Downtown Upper Story Residential Life
Safety Grant
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area 1
October 2014
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area 1 within the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
creation of a grant program to further the development of upper story housing in
buildings within the identified boundaries of this plan in Area 1.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE CREATION OF GRANT PROGRAM TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF
UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN AND NEAR THE DOWNTOWN CORE
IT IS THE GOAL OF THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS, THE GRAND ISLAND CITY COUNCIL AND
THE CRA TO DEVELOP 50 UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN THIS
AREA BY THE END OF 2019.
Primary funding for this program will be provided through an appropriation from the City
of Grand Island General Fund to be approved each year during the budget process and a
set aside for grant purposes from the CRA General Budget. During the 2014-15 fiscal
year each entity has agreed to contribute $100,000. It is anticipated that this level of
funding can continue through the 2018-19 fiscal year.
The plan does not authorize the use of Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”). It is anticipated
that TIF will be part of some of these projects. A separate application and redevelopment
plan will be required for all projects utilizing TIF. This plan does anticipate and
recognize that many if not all of these projects will also require the use of TIF to be
feasible.
Acquisition, site work, rehabilitation and construction of all improvements will be paid
for by the developer. The developer is responsible for and will provide evidence that
they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with each project.
The CRA may grant funds as provided for in the CRA Annual Budget to developers of up
to $20,000 per two plus bedroom unit and $15,000 per single bedroom unit developed on
an upper floor of a building. These funds may only be granted for new residential units
within the project area. Grants made under this program are to be paid to the developer
upon completion of the project and upon the developer showing evidence of such
completion including certificates of occupancy, building inspection reports, approval of
the fire marshal, paid invoices and evidence of actual costs.
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UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS GRANTS
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC AREA:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is bounded at the east side by Sycamore Street, the north side by South
Front Street, the west side by Eddy Street and on the south side by Division Street,
Locust Street and Court Street as shown on the attached maps identifying the area and the
surrounding land uses.
Legal Descriptions Beginning at the center of the intersection of Court
Street and Sycamore street proceeding along the centerline of Sycamore Street in
a northerly direction to the center of the intersection of Division Street and
Sycamore Street and continuing along the centerline of Sycamore Street in a
northwesterly direction to the center of the intersection of Sycamore Street and
South Front Street; thence following the centerline of South Front Street in a
southwesterly direction to the center of the intersection of Eddy Street and South
Front Street; thence following the centerline of Eddy Street in a southeasterly
direction to the center of the intersection of Eddy Street and Division Street;
thence following the centerline of Division Street in a northeasterly direction to
the center of the intersection of Division Street and Locust Street; thence in
following the centerline of Locust Street in a northerly direction to the center of
the intersection of Locust Street and Court Street; thence following the centerline
of Court Street in an easterly direction to the point of beginning.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on December 19, 2000.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides a mechanism
for funding life safety and infrastructure necessary to fully utilize existing buildings in
downtown Grand Island for upper story residential uses.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan for Area 1 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the
authority.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The projects to be implemented with this plan do not provide directly for the demolition
of structures. Some internal demolition may be necessary for redevelopment but the
primary purpose of this plan is to encourage redevelopment and reuse of existing
buildings in downtown Grand Island.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for downtown commercial development and public uses. [§18-2103(b) and §18-
2111] The attached map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment.
[§18-2111(5)]
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Grand Island Future Land Use Map
d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned B3- Heavy Business zone. No zoning changes are anticipated with this
project. The B3 Zoning District allows for residential uses with no restrictions on
density. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes are
anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning changes
contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The property is zoned B3 and could accommodate a building of up to 100% of the
property [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. Water mains and fire service
lines may need to be improved or added to support the proposed upper story
development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
The developer will be responsible for replacing any sidewalks damaged during
construction of the project.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned primarily B3- Heavy Business zone. No zoning changes are
anticipated with this project. The B3 Zoning District allows for residential uses with no
restrictions on density. A small section along Division Street is zoned RO Residential
Office. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes are anticipated
in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning changes contemplated. [§18-
2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The majority of the property is zoned B3 and could accommodate a building of up to
100% of the property [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. Water mains and fire service
lines may need to be improved or added to support the proposed upper story
development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
The developer will be responsible for replacing any sidewalks damaged during
construction of the project.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. [§18-2103.02]
This plan does not authorize the use of TIF so relocation assistance does not apply.
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
CRA Board Members including Sue Pirnie, and Tom Gdowski either own or work for
entities that own property within this area. Prior to applying for any funds either through
a grant or TIF on those properties proper disclosure and review will be made. It is
anticipated that new CRA members approved during the five year scope of this plan may
also have an interest in Downtown properties that could benefit from this program and
would need to make property disclosures along with their application for funding.
Tom Gdowski works for Equitable Bank and their main offices are in the Yancey Hotel
Building. Sue Pirnie is planning to purchase the Kaufman Building.
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6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer will provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting money from this life safety program at a maximum rate of
$20,000 per 2 or more bedroom unit and $15,000 per single bedroom unit. Only upper
story housing units will be eligible for this grant.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan since it focuses on new residential
development.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, in
that it will allow for the utilization of and redevelopment of downtown properties in a
way that encourages the mixed use development common to downtowns around the
country. New residential development will raise property values and provide a stimulus
to keep surrounding properties properly maintained and support additional commercial
development within the Downtown. This will have the intended result of preventing
recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting conditions.
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8. Time Frame for Development
This redevelopment plan is to be approved for a 5 year period beginning with the 2014-
15 fiscal year and ending in the 2018-19 fiscal year. The effectiveness of this program
including grants made, units created, vacancy rate, rental rates and increase in property
valuation will be evaluated in April of each year beginning in April of 2016. It is
anticipated that this plan and the money appropriated to support the plan will result in the
development of 50 new upper story residential units within the project area by 2019.
9. Justification of Project
One of the keys to redeveloping any downtown area is to encourage enough 24 hour
population in the area to support a wide variety of retail and personal services.
Downtown Grand Island has struggled with encouraging appropriate development that
fully utilizes the existing buildings since major retailers moved to the suburban malls.
The addition of new residential units will provide beneficial uses for the upper stories of
downtown buildings while at the same time increasing the number of people and
population density of the neighborhood round the clock. This should lead to an increase
in development and investment to support this core population and the entire community
with specialized retail, dining and entertainment options. This is infill development in an
area with all city services available. This project does not propose to tear down any
buildings with historic value.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis This plan does not permit the use of TIF. Any project using
TIF will need to be approved with a separate plan amendment that will include a cost
benefit analysis.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools. Fire and police protection are available and should not be impacted by this
development.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The 2014 Housing Study conducted by Hanna:Keelan Associates for the Grand Island
Area Economic Development Corporation and The Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority has identified that 138 additional housing units should be
developed in Downtown Grand Island over the next 5 years. These units will specifically
support the growing office and professional sector in Downtown by providing the kind of
living units young professionals moving from other cities to Grand Island desire and
expect.
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(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
Additional Downtown housing will increase the ability of all companies in the Grand
Island area to recruit young people to their company by providing for an urban lifestyle
that is currently lacking in Grand Island. This activity will increase Grand Island’s
ability to compete for talented individuals.
Time Frame for Development
It is anticipated that all projects within this plan will make application for grant funds
during the 2014-2019 fiscal years. All projects should begin within 6 months of approval
unless otherwise identified within the grant award.
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Downtown Upper Story Residential Life Safety Grant
Resolution Number 2015-02
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SITE SPECIFIC
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
AND APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Chairman and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”), referred that certain Redevelopment Plan to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”
for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 18-2112 of the Community
Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the
“Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Redevelopment Plan as to its conformity with
the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Redevelopment Plan.
Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of
this resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided
by law.
DATED: ____________________ 2015.
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTEST:By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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Downtown Upper Story Residential Life Safety Grant
EXHIBIT A
FORM OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item F3
Changes to Wood River Zoning Ordinance
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item M1
Hannon Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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January 27, 2015
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Hannon Subdivision – Final Plat.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Hannon Subdivision, located in Hall County,
Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 Lot on a tract of land comprising a part of the
Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4, NW1/4) and the Right-of-Way
of the former St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway located in Section Twenty Nine
(29), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., in Hall County,
Nebraska, said tract containing 7.93 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2015 in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Zoning Department
Manager of Postal Operations
N-Line Land Surveying
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item M2
A & E Second Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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January 27, 2015
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – A & E Second Subdivision – Final Plat.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of A & E Second Subdivision, located in Hall County,
Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 Lot on a tract of land comprising a part of the
West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2 SE1/4) of Section Thirty One (31),
Township Twelve (12) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in Hall County,
Nebraska, said tract containing 12.0307 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2015 in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Zoning Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Benjamin & Associates, LLC
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item M3
Vacate Regents Park Sub
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item M4
Grand Island Public Schools Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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January 27, 2015
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Grand Island Public Schools Subdivision – Final Plat.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Grand Island Public Schools Subdivision, located
in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot, on a tract of land located in Part of the West
Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4), of Section Twenty One (21), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. all in the City Of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing 30.71 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2015, in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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