02-03-2016 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
Terry Connick Hall County
John Hoggatt Grand Island
Derek Apfel Grand Island
Jerry Huismann Grand Island
Leonard Rainforth Hall County
Carla Maurer Doniphan
Dean Kjar Wood River
Dean Sears Grand Island
Jaye Monter Cairo Vice Chairperson
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 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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.
The Planning Commission may vote to go into Closed Session on any
Agenda Item as allowed by State Law.
The Commission will discuss and may take action on any item listed on
this agenda.
The order of items on the agenda may be reorganized by the Chair to
facilitate the flow of the meeting to better accommodate the public.
2. Minutes of January 6, 2016.
3.Request Time to Speak.
4.Public Hearing – Concerning the rezone of Lot One (1) of Sterling Estates
Sixth Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township
11 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska from RD Residential Developmental Zone to Amended RD
Residential Development Zone. This property is located south of Capital
Avenue and west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway and consists of 7.28 acres.
(C- 10-2016GI)
5.Public Hearing – Concerning adoption of the Grand Island 1 & 6 Year Street
Improvement Plan. (C-11-2016GI)
6.Public Hearing – Concerning the new Blight and Substandard Study and
Redevelopment Plan for the Village of Cairo as prepared by Olsson
Associates under the direction of the Village of Cairo. Copies of the proposed
plan are available at the Village of Cairo in Cairo, 406 S High St., in Cairo and
at the Hall County Regional Planning Department offices 100 E. 1st Street in
Grand Island. (C-12-2016C)
Consent Agenda
7.Final Plat – Lilley Subdivision – located east of Processer Rd and south of
Platte River Drive, in Hall County, Nebraska. (1 Lot and 2.333 acres).
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8.Final Plat – Isaac & Owen Subdivision – located south of Bismarck Road
and west of Gunbarrel Road in Hall County, Nebraska. (2 Lots and 20.894
acres).
9.Final Plat – Graham Subdivision – located south of US Highway 30 and
north of Seedling Mile Road, in Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. (2
Lots 12141 acres).
10.Directors Report
11.Next Meeting March 2, 2016
12. 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 3, 2016
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 6, 2016
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in
the Council Chambers - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice of this meeting appeared
in the "Grand Island Independent" December 26, 2015.
Present: Pat O’Neill Carla Maurer
Dean Sears Leonard Rainforth
Les Ruge Greg Robb
Dean Kjar John Hoggatt
Jaye Monter Jerry Huismann
Absent: Derek Apfel, Terry Connick
Other:
Staff:Chad Nabity, Rose Rhoads
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.
O’Neill also noted the Planning Commission may vote to go into Closed Session on
any Agenda Item as allowed by State Law.
The Commission will discuss and may take action on any item listed on this agenda.
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The order of items on the agenda may be reorganized by the Chair to facilitate the flow
of the meeting to better accommodate the public.
2. Minutes of December 2, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Monter to approve the Minutes
of the December 2, 2015 meeting.
The motion carried with 10 members present and all voting in favor (O’Neill,
Ruge, Maurer, Kjar, Robb, Huismann, Sears, Hoggatt, Rainforth and Monter)
and no member abstaining.
3.Request Time to Speak.
Ron DePue, 308 N Locust St, Grand Island NE #6. Keith Marvin, PO Box 410,
Republican City, NE 68632 #6.
4.Public Hearing – Concerning the rezone of Proposed Vanosdall Second Subdivision
from B2-AC General Business - Arterial Commercial Overlay Zone & TA –
Transitional Agricultural to LLR Large Lot Residential for Lots 1 & 2 and B2-AC
General Business - Arterial Commercial Overlay Zone for Lot 3, in the City of Grand
Island. (C- 07-2016GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained this is a request to rezone approximately 28.266 acres of land north of
U.S. Highway 34 and east of Locust Street from TA Transitional Agriculture and B2-
AC General Business with an Arterial Commercial Overlay to LLR Large Lot
Residential and B2-AC General Business with an Arterial Commercial Overlay. This is
the location of the Vanosdall Ball Fields, a private residence and a small lake.
Rezoning this property as proposed would allow the owner to subdivide the property
into 3 lots as proposed with Vanosdall Second Subdivision, also under consideration at
this meeting.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Hoggatt and seconded by Huismann to approve the rezone as
requested. The motion carried with 10 members voting in favor (Huismann, Rainforth,
Monter, Hoggatt, Kjar, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no member
abstaining.
5.Public Hearing – Adoption of Amendments to Zoning Regulations for the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska. Changes are being proposed to the Definitions Section 36-8
(R) and Supplemental Regulations Section 36-96. (C-08-2016GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
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Nabity explained changes were made in February of 2009 to the Definitions section of
the Zoning Regulations to specify the minimum requirements necessary for a
Recreational Vehicle Pad and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. These regulations were
put in place in anticipation of RV Parks built to serve the Nebraska State Fair. To date,
the only RV Park that has been built to serve the fair is on the grounds of Fonner Park.
That park has been developed with water and sewer extended to all of the planned RV
Pads but the required paving and parking has not been completed. Based on the usage
of those stalls it does not appear that they are needed at this time. The proposed
changes would permit the sites that have been fully developed (including paving) to be
used year round to serve the grounds and the community and would permit those sites
without paving to be used for short term events like the State Fair. This would bring
the campground at Fonner Park into full compliance with the regulations and
permitting.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Huismann and seconded by Rainforth to approve the rezone as
requested. The motion carried with 10 members voting in favor (Huismann, Rainforth,
Monter, Hoggatt, Kjar, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no member
abstaining.
6.Public Hearing – Concerning a request to declare an area blighted and substandard. A
study for proposed Redevelopment Area 19, located at the northeast corner of U.S.
Highway 34 and Locust Street. (C-09-2016GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity reviewed the Blight Study.
Ron Depue spoke briefly that bringing sewer to this property does pose a challenge as
they will have to go around the lake which will be very costly.
Keith Marvin expanded on Dupue’s comment saying this property lacks 3 key points.
1) a shared driveway with the CRA property to the west and the property to the east. 2)
a storm sewer runs along the west property line that is hindering the ability to bring the
sewer line to the property and 3) it’s too flat. It also lacks sidewalks and the sandpit
directly to the north could be considered dangerous.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
O’Neill noted some findings of facts are 1) the lack of access to property 2) improper
planning of the plat 3) difficult utility planning.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Hoggatt to approve the proposed Blight
Study Area 19. The motion carried with 10 members voting in favor (Huismann,
Rainforth, Monter, Hoggatt, Kjar, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no
member abstaining.
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Consent Agenda
7.Final Plat – Vanosdall Second Subdivision – located north of US Hwy 34 and east of
Locust Street, in Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. (3 Lots and 28.266 acres).
8.Final Plat – Sanchez Subdivision – located north of 7th Street and east of Congdon
Ave, in Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. (2 Lots and 3.063 acres).
9.Final Plat – Thesenvitz Subdivision – located north of Schimmer Drive and west of
130th Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. (1 Lot and 3.03 acres).
10.Final Plat – A & A Woit Subdivision – located north of Schimmer Drive and west of
90th Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. (1 Lot and 2.06 acres).
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Kjar to approve the plats as presented.
The motion carried with 10 members voting in favor (Huismann, Rainforth, Monter,
Hoggatt, Kjar, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no member abstaining.
11.Directors Report.
12.Next Meeting February 3, 2016
13.Adjourn
Chairman Pat O’Neill adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
___________________________________________
Leslie Ruge, Secretary
By Rose Rhoads
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Rezone Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Agenda Item #4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
January 22, 2016
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-10-2016GI)
PROPOSAL: An application has been made to rezone Lot One (1) of Sterling
Estates Sixth Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12,
Township 11 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential Developmental Zone to Amended
RD Residential Development Zone. This property is located south of Capital
Avenue and west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway and consists of 7.28 acres.
The changes to the development plan would combine the two (10 unit) buildings
on the northeast side of the lot into a single building with 30 units. This will allow
for the creation of an addition 46 parking spaces on the property. The number of
units in the second phase of this development will change from 140 as approved
to 150 unit approved with the initial as originally planned.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:RD- Residential Development
R1-Suburban Density Residential
Permitted and conditional uses:RD: The approved RD Zone development
plan allows 300 units of apartments in 10
buildings. R1- Agricultural uses,
recreational uses and residential uses at a
density of 4 dwelling units per acre
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Medium Density Residential to Office
Existing land uses.Vacant Undeveloped Property
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:West: R1- Suburban Density Residential
East: B2 General Business and RD Residential
Development Zone
South and North: R4-High Density Residential
Permitted and conditional uses:R1- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units
per acre B2-General Commercial including
outdoor display and sales, Office, Residential
at a density of up to 43 units per acre,
Fabrication incidental to permitted uses. R4-
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Residential uses at a density of 43 dwelling
units per acre with 60% coverage, recreational
uses, non-profit and institutional uses along
with agricultural uses. RD The first phase of
this apartment complex as built.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:East: Commercial
South and North: Medium Density Residential
to Office Uses
West: Low to Medium Density Residential
Existing land uses:North: Farm Ground
East: Utility Substation, Existing apartments as
part of this development, Moore’s Creek
Drainway and Commercial Development,
West: Farm house and farm ground
South: Farm ground and proposed City Park
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Development Plan as Proposed February 2016
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Development Plan As approved in March 2015
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EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
In general conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: This
particular site is designated Medium Density Residential to Office uses within
the plan.
Uses would be consistent with the level of service intended for Capital
Avenue: Capital Avenue is an arterial street. Apartments using Capital as a
primary street would be appropriate.
Monetary Benefit to Applicant: As always this change has the potential to
benefit the applicant monetarily.
New Market Rate Rental Housing: One of the factors constraining growth
within the community is the availability of housing. This would help relieve at
least one section of that need. This is the second phase of the development
and has been adjusted by the developer to fit what they believe the market is
looking for.
Negative Implications:
None foreseen
Other
The developer is proposing to build eight apartment buildings with total of 150
dwelling units on this site (300 units total for the development including phase 1).
This revised plan combines two building with 10 units each into a single 30 unit
building and allows for the creation of 46 additional parking spaces for the
development. All other buildings and parking will remain as shown on the
original development plan. At the proposed density, this development would be
21.13 units per acre for the overall development. This is significantly less
development than could be allowed in the current RO zoning district and less that
can occur in the adjunct B2 or R4 zoning districts. This development provides for
public utilities within the development. Road access from Capital Avenue into the
development splits to provide a circular access pattern to the apartments. The
access to the apartments south of Capital would be a private drive not a public
street.
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Figure 1 Future Land Use Map from the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island
City Council change the zoning on this site from RD- Residential
Development Zone to an Amended RD-Residential Development Zone.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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January 22, 2016
RE: Rezoning – A request to rezone the properties from RD Residential
Development Zone to Amended RD Residential Zone in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Dear Members of the Board:
Concerning the rezoning of Lot One (1) of Sterling Estates Sixth
Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12,
Township 11 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M. in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential
Developmental Zone to Amended RD Residential Development Zone.
This property is located south of Capital Avenue and west of the
Moore’s Creek Drainway and consists of 7.28 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider
this zoning change at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on
February 3, 2016 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
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 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Grand Island 1 & 6 Street Improvement Plan
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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PUBLIC WORKS
1 & 6 YEAR STREET
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2016-2021
Presented by: John Collins, PE
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE PROJECTS
(FROM 1 & 6 STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN)
**DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTS
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PUBLIC WORKS
SOUTH BLAINE ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS
M-310 (267)
Replace the north bridge structure with two box
culverts
Replace the south bridge structure with two Arch
RCP pipes
Widen road to improve traffic flow
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL AVENUE WIDENING – WEBB TO BROADWELL
M-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 the
pavement, accommodate increasing traffic volumes and
widening improve motorist and pedestrian safety.
Sanitary sewer improvements and a hike/bike trail
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
LOCAL RESURFACING
1ST STREET & 2 ND STREET (HWY 30)
M-310 (635)
Local resurfacing
Includes sections of US Highway 30 (2 nd Street and
1st Street) that will be milled three (3) inches
Maintenance only will be performed on the majority
of the section, however areas may require more than
maintenance as the project moves forward
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
STOLLEY PARK ROAD RECONFIGURATION
M-310 (584)
Restriping for new lane designations from two lane to
three or five lane section.
Intersection evaluations for potential signalization.
Pavement determination for repairs and/or increased
pavement structure to accommodate truck traffic.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
SKY PARK ROAD & AIRPORT ROAD
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
M-310 (598)
Intersection improvements widening the radii of this
intersection to allow for easier truck turning
movements
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
4TH STREET & 5 TH STREET;
EDDY STREET TO SYCAMORE
STREET HANDICAP RAMP INSTALLATION
M-310 (628)
$800,000 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) with 50% city match to install handicap
ramps.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
STATE FAIR BLVD AND SOUTH LOCUST ST
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
M-310 (639)
Relocation of traffic signal from commercial
driveway and South Locust St to the intersection of
State Fair Blvd and South Locust St
Will aid in better traffic flow during events at Fonner
Park / Heartland Events Center / State Fair
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
ADAMS STREET WIDENING &
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
M-310 (638)
Widen roadway and improve intersection to align
with new school entrance
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
JEFFERSON STREET PAVING
M-310(637)
Pave roadway to include parking along the street and
installation of storm water retention cell to improve
drainage
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
WAUGH STREET REALIGNMENT
M-310 (636)
Align Waugh Street with new commercial driveway
of Super Saver development
Work will include relocation of utilities
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PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS
PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY
M-310 (641)
Assess roadways throughout the City to determine
priority and needs for improvements
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PUBLIC WORKS
1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(notes City costs)
**DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTS
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item F3
Cairo Blight Study
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Agenda Item #6
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
January 21, 2016
SUBJECT:Declaration of a portion of the Village Cairo as blighted and
substandard. (C-12-2016C)
PROPOSAL:This site is located within the Village of Cairo a detailed map and
legal description are included in the attached study.
OVERVIEW
The Statutory authority and direction to the Planning Commission is referenced
below to explain the Planning Commission purpose in reviewing the study:
Section 18-2109
Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements.
An authority shall not prepare a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment
project area unless the governing body of the city in which such area is
located has, by resolution adopted after a public hearing with notice
provided as specified in section 18-2115, declared such area to be a
substandard and blighted area in need of redevelopment. The governing
body of the city shall submit the question of whether an area is
substandard and blighted to the planning commission or board of the city
for its review and recommendation prior to making its declaration. The
planning commission or board shall submit its written recommendations
within thirty days after receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the
recommendations or after thirty days if no recommendation is received,
the governing body may make its declaration.
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
If this study is approved subsequent action will be necessary by both the
Planning Commission and the Village Board prior to any action involving Tax
Increment Financing or the expenditure of tax dollars from the CRA budget within
this area.
It is appropriate for the planning commission in conducting its review and
considering its recommendation regarding the substandard and blighted
designation to:
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1.review the study,
2.take testimony from interested parties,
3.make findings of fact, and
4.Include those findings of fact as part of its recommendation to Council.
Blighted and Substandard Defined
The terms blighted and substandard have very specific meanings within the
context of the Community Redevelopment Statutes. Those terms as defined by
Statute are included below:
Section 18-2103
Terms, defined.
For purposes of the Community Development Law, unless the context
otherwise requires:
(10) Substandard areas shall mean an area in which there is a
predominance of buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or
residential in character, which, by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or
obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or
open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of
conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any
combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of
disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be
remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public
health, safety, morals, or welfare;
(11) Blighted area shall mean an area, which (a) by reason of the presence
of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence
of defective or inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size,
adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions,
deterioration of site or other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or
special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land,
defective or unusual conditions of title, improper subdivision or obsolete
platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or
arrests the sound growth of the community, retards the provision of housing
accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is
detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present
condition and use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following
conditions: (i) Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred
twenty percent of the state or national average; (ii) the average age of the
residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years; (iii) more
than half of the plotted and subdivided property in an area is unimproved land
that has been within the city for forty years and has remained unimproved
during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the area is lower than the
average per capita income of the city or village in which the area is
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designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population
based on the last two decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the
metropolitan, primary, or first class designate more than thirty-five percent of
the city as blighted, a city of the second class shall not designate an area
larger than fifty percent of the city as blighted, and a village shall not
designate an area larger than one hundred percent of the village as blighted;
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
ANALYSIS-Blight and Substandard Study
The following findings are copied directly from the Study. The analysis of the
substandard and blighted factors is conducted on pages 3 to 5 of the study.
Substandard Factors
Redevelopment Study Area #2
In Redevelopment Study Area #2, all of the four factors area present to a strong extent.
The substandard criterion exists on a majority of the parcels in the area (Please refer to
the attached photographs of Study Area #2).
Study results demonstrate that a majority (over 50%) of the sixty-two existing structures
surveyed may be classified as deteriorating and/or dilapidated. These conditions were
found primarily along the portion of the study area long S. High Street in the downtown
area. In addition, the survey results identified a majority of the structures were built
prior to 1975.
Conditions which inadequately provide for ventilation, light, air, sanitation or open
spaces were strongly or reasonably present throughout the area, especially along the
alleys running parallel to S. High Street in the Study Area. Buildings which are
deteriorating or dilapidated (a majority in the area) often house excessive debris and
pose special safety and sanitation problems. A large portion of the parcel on the east
side of Redevelopment Study Area #2 contains large concentrations of junk and debris
resulting in the potential for unsanitary conditions, fire, and pest and vermin infestation.
In addition, the parcel on the east side of the study area lack access to sanitary sewer
and water, and an inadequate transportation system impedes access for emergency
service providers.
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Blighted Factors
Redevelopment Study Area #2
Of the twelve Blighted factors set forth in the Nebraska Community Development Law,
ten are present to a strong extent. The factors of tax or special assessment exceeding
the fair value of land and defective or unusual condition of title are of little to no
presence. The blighting factors that are present are reasonably distributed throughout
the Study Area.
Strong Presence
A substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures
Existence of defective or inadequate street layout
Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness
Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Diversity of ownership
Improper subdivision or obsolete platting
The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes
Any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound
growth of the community, retards the provisions of housing accommodations or
constitutes an economic or social liability
Is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of its present
condition and use; and in which at least one or more of the following conditions
exist:
o Unemployment is the study or designated Blighted area is at least one
hundred twenty percent of the state of national average;
o The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at
least 40 years (Please refer to the Map 1);
o More than half of the plotted and subdivided property in the area is
unimproved land that has been within the village for 40 years and has
remained unimproved during that time;
o The per capital income of the study or designated blighted area is lower
than the average per capita income of the village in which the area is
designated; or
o The area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the last
two decennial censuses.
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Map 1
RECOMMENDATION:
Blight and Substandard Designation
Planning Commission staff is recommending consideration of the following
questions as a starting point in the analysis of this Study and in making a
recommendation on the question of whether the property in question is blighted
and substandard.
Recommend Questions for Planning Commission
Does this property meet the statutory requirements to be considered
blighted and substandard? (See the prior statutory references.)
Are the blighted and substandard factors distributed throughout the
Redevelopment Area, so basically good areas are not arbitrarily found to
be substandard and blighted simply because of proximity to areas which
are substandard and blighted? Is development of adjacent property
necessary to eliminate blighted and substandard conditions in the area?
Is public intervention appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment
of the area?
Will a blight declaration increase the likelihood of
development/redevelopment in the near future and is that in the best
interest of the Village?
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What is the policy of the Village toward increasing development and
redevelopment in this area of the Village?
Findings of fact must be based on the study and testimony presented
including all written material and staff reports. The recommendation must be
based on the declaration, not based on any proposed uses of the site. All of
the testimony, a copy of the study and this memo along with any other
information presented at the hearing should be entered into the record of the
hearing.
If the Regional Planning Commission concludes that the area in question
meets the definition of blighted and substandard and supports such
conclusion with findings of fact they should move to recommend approval of
the declaration as blighted and substandard based on the facts presented
and identified at this meeting.
If the Regional Planning Commission concludes that the area in question
does not meet the definition of blighted and substandard and supports such
conclusions with findings of fact, they should move to recommend denial of
the declaration as blighted and substandard based on the facts identified.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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BLIGHTED AND SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION STUDY
AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Village of Cairo, Hall County, Nebraska
January 2016
Part A – Blighted and Substandard Determination Study
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this Study is to determine whether all or part of the designated Redevelopment Study
Area #2 qualifies as a blighted and substandard area within the definition set forth in the Nebraska
Community Development Law, R.S.S. 18-2103.
The findings presented in this Study are based on surveys and analysis conducted for the
Redevelopment Study Area #2 legally described as:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 OF HOCHSTETLER SUBDIVISION, SAID POINT ALSO BEING
ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 11 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 2, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF OASIS STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY TO A POINT
ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF OASIS STREET, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AN UNPLATTED
TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST;
THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AN UPLATTED TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SE1/4 OF
THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON SOUTH R.O.W.
LINE OF SYRIA STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF SYRIA STREET, SAID
POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6, BLOCK 4 OF FIRST ADDITION TO CAIRO; THENCE NORTHERLY
TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4 OF FIRST ADDITION TO CAIRO, SAID POINT BEING ON THE
SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF MECCA STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF MECCA
STREET, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 15 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO;
THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 15 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO, SAID
POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF NILE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH
R.O.W. LINE OF NILE STREET, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 10 OF
ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 10 OF
ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF MEDINA STREET; THENCE
NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF MEDINA STREET, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 5 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 5 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH
R.O.W. LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 2; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY
EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5 ALLEY R.O.W. AND THE NORTH LINE OF BNSF RAILROAD R.O.W.;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH R.O.W. LINE TO A SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF CAIRO BUSINESS
PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID CAIRO BUSINESS PARK
SUBDIVISION TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WESTERLY LINE AND
THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF ONE R ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF
INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH R.O.W. LINE AND THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF 130TH ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY
ALONG SAID EAST R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST R.O.W. LINE AND THE SOUTH
R.O.W. LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 2; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT
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OF INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTH R.O.W. LINE AND THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF THEBE STREET; THENCE
SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF THEBE STREET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID WEST
R.O.W. LINE AND THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF MEDINA STREET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH R.O.W.
LINE TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH R.O.W. LINE AND THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF ALEXANDRIA
STREET; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH R.O.W. LINE AND THE WEST
R.O.W. LINE OF ALEXANDRIA STREET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH R.O.W. TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 5, BLOCK 6 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH
R.O.W. LINE OF MEDINA STREET, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 9 OF ORIGINAL
TOWN OF CAIRO; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7, BLOCK 9 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF
CAIRO, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF NILE STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON
THE SOUTHERLY R.O.W. LINE OF NILE STREET, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18,
BLOCK 16 OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7, BLOCK 16
OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF CAIRO, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF MECCA STREET; THENCE
SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF MECCA STREET, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 3 OF FIRST ADDITION TO CAIRO; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 7, BLOCK 3 OF FIRST ADDITION TO CAIRO, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF SYRIA
STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF SYRIA STREET, SAID POINT ALSO BEING
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AN UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 19,
TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF D&W
SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT BEING ON THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 11;
THENCE WESTERLY TO A POINT ON THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF SAID STATE HIGHWAY 11; THENCE SOUTHERLY
ALONG SAID WEST R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
(Please refer to the attached Map.)
Conclusion
The Study findings support a blighted and substandard designation for Redevelopment Study Area
#2. The presence of blighted and substandard factors would indicate the Study Area is in need of
revitalization and strengthening to ensure it will contribute to the physical, economic and social well-
being of the Village of Cairo. Study findings support that the Redevelopment Study Area #2 has not
been subject to comprehensive, sufficient growth and/or development through investment by the
private sector nor would the area be reasonably anticipated to be developed without (but for) the
potential aid provided in the Nebraska Community Development Law.
The Village of Cairo’s elected Board is encouraged to review the results of the Study with legal
counsel to compare these findings to the requirements of the Nebraska Community Development
Law and take into consideration the declaration of the Redevelopment Study Area as blighted and
substandard.
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BASIS FOR BLIGHTED AND SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION
Substandard Area
As set forth in Nebraska Revised State Statutes, a substandard area shall mean one in which there is a
predominance of buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which
by reason of the presence of one or more of the following factors:
1. Dilapidated/deterioration;
2. Age of obsolescence;
3. Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air sanitation, or open spaces;
4. Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes:
a. High density of population and overcrowding; or
b. The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or
c. Any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease,
infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, and is detrimental to the public
health, safety, morals or welfare.
This evaluation included an exterior structural survey within the Study Area, a parcel-by-parcel land
use inventory, a field reconnaissance of the entire area, conversation with Village leaders and a review
of pertinent reports, including the Cairo Comprehensive Development Plan (2003), the Blight and
Substandard Study and Redevelopment Plan completed in February 1996 and the Blight and
Substandard Study and Redevelopment Plan completed in January 2005, and additional documents
containing information that could substantiate the existence of substandard conditions.
Substandard Factors
Redevelopment Study Area #2
In Redevelopment Study Area #2, all of the four factors area present to a strong extent. The
substandard criterion exists on a majority of the parcels in the area (Please refer to the attached
photographs of Study Area #2).
Study results demonstrate that a majority (over 50%) of the sixty-two existing structures surveyed may
be classified as deteriorating and/or dilapidated. These conditions were found primarily along the
portion of the study area long S. High Street in the downtown area. In addition, the survey results
identified a majority of the structures were built prior to 1975.
Conditions which inadequately provide for ventilation, light, air, sanitation or open spaces were
strongly or reasonably present throughout the area, especially along the alleys running parallel to S.
High Street in the Study Area. Buildings which are deteriorating or dilapidated (a majority in the area)
often house excessive debris and pose special safety and sanitation problems. A large portion of the
parcel on the east side of Redevelopment Study Area #2 contains large concentrations of junk and
debris resulting in the potential for unsanitary conditions, fire, and pest and vermin infestation. In
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addition, the parcel on the east side of the study area lack access to sanitary sewer and water, and an
inadequate transportation system impedes access for emergency service providers.
Blighted Area
As set forth in Nebraska Revised State Statute 18-2103, a blighted area shall mean an area, which by
reason of the presence of one or more of the following factors:
1. A substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures;
2. Existence of defective or inadequate street layout;
3. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;
4. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
5. Deterioration of site or other improvements;
6. Diversity of ownership;
7. Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land;
8. Defective or unusual conditions of title;
9. Improper subdivision or obsolete platting;
10. The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;
11. Any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the
community, retards the provision of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or
social liability; and
12. Is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of its present condition and use;
and in which at least one or more of the following conditions exist:
a. Unemployment in the study or designated Blighted area is at least one hundred twenty
percent of the state or national average;
b. The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40 years;
c. More than half of the plotted and subdivided property in an area is unimproved land
that has been within the village for 40 years and has remained unimproved during that
time;
d. The per capital income of the study or designated blighted area is lower than the
average per capita income of the village in which the area I designated; or
e. The area has either stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial
censuses.
This evaluation was made on the basis that existing blighted and substandard factors must be present
to an extent which would lead reasonable persons to conclude public intervention is appropriate or
necessary to assist with any redevelopment activities.
Blighted Factors
Redevelopment Study Area #2
Of the twelve Blighted factors set forth in the Nebraska Community Development Law, ten are present
to a strong extent. The factors of tax or special assessment exceeding the fair value of land and
defective or unusual condition of title are of little to no presence. The blighting factors that are present
are reasonably distributed throughout the Study Area.
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Strong Presence
A substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures
Existence of defective or inadequate street layout
Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness
Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Diversity of ownership
Improper subdivision or obsolete platting
The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes
Any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the
community, retards the provisions of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or
social liability
Is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of its present condition and use;
and in which at least one or more of the following conditions exist:
o Unemployment is the study or designated Blighted area is at least one hundred twenty
percent of the state of national average;
o The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40 years
(Please refer to the Map 1);
o More than half of the plotted and subdivided property in the area is unimproved land
that has been within the village for 40 years and has remained unimproved during that
time;
o The per capital income of the study or designated blighted area is lower than the
average per capita income of the village in which the area is designated; or
o The area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial
censuses.
Map 1
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Part B – Redevelopment Plan
Purpose of Plan
The purpose of the Redevelopment Plan is to guide the implementation of the community
development activities within the previously examined Redevelopment Study Area in the Village of
Cairo, Nebraska. The Nebraska Community Development Law states that this plan should promote the
general welfare, enhance the tax base, promote the economic and social well-being, and promote the
development of public activities and public events in the area.
The required elements of the Redevelopment Plan include:
Boundaries of the redevelopment project(s) with a map showing the existing uses and
conditions
A land-use plan showing proposed uses of the area
Potential demographic characteristics after redevelopment
A statement of proposed changes to zoning ordinances, street layouts, building codes, etc.
A site plan of the redevelopment area, and
A statement regarding new public facilities for the redevelopment area.
Furthermore, the Redevelopment Plan should demonstrate that proposed redevelopment efforts are
in conformance with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the Village of Cairo. Also, the Plan
should demonstrate through its design and implementation the efficient use of public funds and the
mitigation of blighted and substandard conditions.
Recommendations
For the purpose of this report, this section will focus on the recommended future land-use and
redevelopment projects. The redevelopment planning process has resulted in recommendations for
future land uses and specific redevelopment projects for the Study Area. These recommendations are
outlined as follows.
Redevelopment Study Area #2
The primary redevelopment projects include the development of an industrial park on a large parcel,
adjacent to the railroad tracks, in the eastern portion of the area. The potential exists to expand the
streetscape project to include the portion of Highway 2 from S. High Street to the eastern edge of the
Redevelopment Study Area #2. Also, the potential exist to construct a Highway 11 overpass bridge
which will span over Highway 2 and the railroad tracks, location of which will be determined at a later
date.
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Streetscape redevelopment project would not involve a change in zoning or land use. However, public
infrastructure elements of the project may include street light fixtures, landscaping, sidewalks, street
and parking areas, and utilities located along this corridor.
In conjunction with the streetscape redevelopment project, it is recommended that the Village develop
a property maintenance program focusing on this area. The program should involve efforts to clean up
junk and debris and it should involve the development and enforcement of property maintenance
codes. The program, when implemented, should mitigate substantial blighted conditions in the Study
Area.
The streetscape redevelopment project and property maintenance program are consistent with the
Economic Goal stated on page 80 of the Comprehensive Development Plan: “Encourage and promote
the Central Business District as the primary commercial area in the community.” They are also
consistent with the Economic Objectives 3.1 and 3.2, noted on the same page of the Plan.
This redevelopment project will require significant investment in infrastructure including water,
sanitary sewer (with the potential need for a lift station and force main), and streets. However, no
specific needs are known at this time in the redevelopment planning process.
Finally, the Comprehensive Development Plan recommends that a large part of the eastern portion of
the Redevelopment Study Area #2, be reserved for public uses because of the Village of Cairo’s waste
water treatment facility being located in that area. The recommended industrial development on this
eastern portion of the Redevelopment Study Area #2 poses no land use conflicts but the Village should
revisit each industrial redevelopment project in this area to ensure each project doesn’t have an
adverse consequence on the current and future waste water treatment needs of the Village.
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Village of Cairo, Nebraska
Photographic Confirmation of
Substandard and Blight Conditions for Redevelopment Study Area #2
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Cairo, NebraskaExisting Land UseLegendStudy AreaCorporate LimitsETJStreamsAcreagesCommercialIndustrialMobile HomesMulti FamilyPublic or RecreationVacant or AgriculturalQuasi-PublicSingle FamilyµThis map was prepared using infromation from record drawings supplied by Olsson Associates and/or other applicable city, county, state, federal, or public or private entities. Olsson Associates does not guarantee the accuracy of this map or theinformation used to prepare this map. This is not a scaled map. Redevelopment Study Area #2Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 2/3/2016Page 70 / 82
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item M1
Lilley Sub
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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January 22, 2016
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Lilley Subdivision.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Lilley Subdivision, located in Hall County
Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot, on a tract of land comprising a part of Lot
Two (2) Mainland in the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), of Section Twenty One (21),
Township Nine (9) Range Eleven (11) West of the 6th P.M., in Hall County,
Nebraska, said tract containing 2.333 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 3, 2016 in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: County Clerk
County Attorney
County Public Works
County Zoning
Manager of Postal Operations
Rockwell & Associates
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 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item M2
Isaac & Owen Sub
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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January 22, 2016
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Isaac & Owen Subdivision.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Isaac & Owen Subdivision, located in the 2 mile
jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 2 lots, on a tract of land comprising a part of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 SE1/4) and all of Lot One (1),
Eppert Second Subdivision, all in Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, said tract
containing 20.894 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 3, 2016 in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: County Clerk
County Attorney
County Public Works
County Zoning
City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Utilities
City Building Director
Manager of Postal Operations
Rockwell & Associates
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 3, 2016
Regular Meeting
Item M3
Graham Sub
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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January 22, 2016
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Graham Subdivision.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Graham Subdivision, located in Hall County
Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 2 lots, on a tract of land comprising all of Lot Four
(4), Voss Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska,
EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion deeded to The State of Nebraska
Department of Roads as described in Document No. 0200310208 and filed at the
Hall Register of Deeds office, said tract containing 12.141 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 3, 2016 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 Utilities
City Building Director
Manager of Postal Operations
Rockwell & Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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