02-07-2018 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
Judd Allan Hall County
Tony Randone Grand Island
Derek Apfel Grand Island
Hector Rubio Grand Island
Leonard Rainforth Hall County
Carla Maurer Doniphan
Dean Kjar Wood River
Robin Hendricksen 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:Administrative Assistant:
Tracy Gartner
6:00 PM
City Hall
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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 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda 02.07.18
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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 the December 6, 2017.
3.Request Time to Speak.
4.Request for Conservation Easement - Concerning a Conservation
Easement – Sections 13 and 14 in Township 9 N, Range 11 W. of the 6th
P.M. (C-09-2018HC)
5.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 zoning jurisdiction are as shown
on the zoning map. A copy of the proposed changes is available at the Hall
County Regional Planning Department office (C-11-2018GI)
6.Final Plat – Gard Subdivision – Grand Island – located south of U.S.
Highway 34 and east of Blaine Street in the City of Grand Island, in Hall
County, Nebraska (3 lots, 19.024 acres)
7.Preliminary Plat – Lassonde 3rd Subdivision – Grand Island – located
south of Capital Avenue and east of St. Paul Road in the City of Grand Island,
in Hall County, Nebraska (23 lots, 3.593 acres)
Final Plat – Lassonde 3rd Subdivision – Grand Island – located
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south of Capital Avenue and east of St. Paul Road in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska (23 lots, 3.593 acres)
8.Director’s Report.
-Street Widths.
9.Next Meeting March 14, 2018.
10.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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Staff Recommendation Summary
For Regional Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
3.Request for Conservation Easement - Concerning a Conservation
Easement – Sections 13 and 14 in Township 9 N, Range 11 W. of the 6th
P.M. The property is located south of the Platte River and north of Platte
River Drive. (C-09-2018HC) (Discussion, Action).
4.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 zoning jurisdiction are as
shown on the zoning map. A copy of the proposed changes is available at
the Hall County Regional Planning Department office (C-11-2018GI)
(Hearing, Discussion, Action)
5.Final Plat – Gard Subdivision – Grand Island – located south of U.S.
Highway 34 and east of Blaine Street in the City of Grand Island, in Hall
County, Nebraska (3 lots, 19.024 acres) (Discussion, Action)
6.Preliminary Plat – Lassonde 3rd Subdivision – Grand Island – located
south of Capital Avenue and east of St. Paul Road in the City of Grand
Island, in Hall County, Nebraska (23 lots, 3.593 acres) (Discussion, Action)
Final Plat – Lassonde 3rd Subdivision – Grand Island – located
south of Capital Avenue and east of St. Paul Road in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska (23 lots, 3.593 acres)
(Discussion, Action)
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item 1
Request for Conservation Easement
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Agenda Item #4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
February 7, 2017
SUBJECT:Conservation Easement C-09-2018HC
PROPOSAL:William V. Wolbach and The Platte River Whooping Crane Trust, Inc,
have submitted a request to Hall County for the approval of a conservation easement on
property owned by the William Vanarsdale Trust Agreement in sections 5 and 8
township 9 N, Range 10 west of the 6th P.M. This property is located south of the Platte
River and north of Platte River Drive.
The Hall County Board of Supervisors forwarded this matter to the planning commission
per statutory requirements at their meeting on January 9, 2018.
OVERVIEW:
The William Vanarsdale Trust Agreement currently owns this property and wishes to
transfer a conservation easement on this property to The Platte River Whooping Crane
Trust, Inc. They are proposing to place a conservation easement on the property with
rights to enforce that easement transferred to The Platte River Whooping Crane Trust,
Inc. The owner of the property is agreeable to the easement and subsequent
restrictions on use. As defined by NRSS §76-2112, The Platte River Whooping Crane
Trust, Inc. is eligible to receive, hold and enforce the conservation easement.
A recommendation on this easement to determine conformity with the Comprehensive
Plan is required by State Statutes.
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:AG-R-River Corridor Agricultural District
Permitted and conditional uses:Agriculture and Recreation Related uses with
specific limitations the River Overlay and Flood
Plain
Comprehensive Plan Designation:River Protection Corridor
Existing land uses:Pasture/Hay Ground Pivot irrigated field
Interstate 80
Site constraints:Flood Plain over portions of a majority of the
site
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:North, East and West: AG-R-River Corridor
Agricultural District
South A-1 Agricultural Primary District
Comprehensive Plan Designation:North, East and West: River Protection Corridor
South: Agriculture
Existing land uses:River
Farm Ground/Pasture Ground/Farm House
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Figure 1 Zoning Map with proposed Easement Highlighted
Figure 2 Future Land Use Map with Proposed Easement Highlighted
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Figure 3 Flood Maps and Conservation Easement
EVALUATION:
The easement is proposed on property that is zoned for agricultural purposes and
planned to be used for agricultural purposes for the foreseeable future. There are
some development constraints on the property because a portion of the property is
located within the flood plain.
Hall County Comprehensive Plan General Land Use Policies
Goal 1
Hall County should manage the land in a cost-effective and efficient manner while protecting the
environment and natural resources, as well as maintaining and increasing land values. Guiding future
growth and development in Hall County towards a compact pattern of land uses based upon the
efficient and economical expansion of public infrastructure will continue to maintain and improve the
quality of life for Hall County residents.
1.1.7 Discourage and minimize leapfrog development outside of cities and villages.
1.1.8 Hall County should allow agricultural production in all areas in which agricultural uses are
appropriate, and non-agricultural development in agricultural areas should be allowed in
specifically designated areas which does not negatively impact the agricultural uses.
1.2.5 Encourage low to zero non-farm densities in prime farmland areas and other agricultural districts
by providing residential lot size requirements and proper separation distances between residential
and agricultural uses.
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It would appear that based on the current zoning, the future land use plan for the
county, the desire of the county as expressed in the comprehensive plan general
land use policies 1.1.7, 1.1.8, 1.2.5 that it would be in conformance with the Hall
County Comprehensive Plan to permit this conservation easement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommends that the Hall County Board
approve this request for a conservation easement as presented.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item E1
12.06.18 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
December 6, 2017
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, December 6, 2017,
in the Council Chambers - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice of this meeting
appeared in the "Grand Island Independent" on November 24, 2017.
Present: Pat O’Neill Robin Hendricksen (arrived at 6:58 p.m.)
Les Ruge Dean Kjar
Hector Rubio Derek Apfel
Judd Allan Jaye Monter
Carla Maurer Greg Robb (arrived at 6:06 p.m.)
Absent: Leonard Rainforth, Tony Randone.
Other: Hall County Supervisor Karen Bredthauer, Grand Island City
Councilman Mitch Nickerson, Hall County Engineer Steve Riehle,
Grand Island Public Works Director John Collins.
Staff: Chad Nabity, Tracy Overstreet Gartner.
Press: Austin Koeller, Grand Island Independent.
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.
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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 the November 1, 2017 meeting.
A motion was made by Apfel and seconded by Maurer to approve the minutes
of the November 1, 2017 meeting.
The motion carried with eight members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Monter, Rubio and Kjar) and no members voting no or abstaining.
3.Request Time to Speak.
Steve Spaulding, 3204 S. Shady Bend Road, Items 6 and 7; Christie DePoorter,
3321 Conrad Drive, Items 6 and 7; Elaine Dooley, 3060 Roselawn Drive, Items
6 and 7; Linda Uhrich, 3126 Goldenrod Drive, Items 6 and 7. The following
requested time to speak during discussion on Items 6 and 7: Ray Dooley, 3060
Roselawn Drive.
4. Public Hearing – Redevelopment Plan – Take Flight Investments LLC–
Concerning an amendment to the redevelopment plan for CRA Area 1 for a Site
Specific Redevelopment Plan of 209 W. Third, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
(C-07-2018GI)
This item was held after the public hearings on Items 5 and 6 as the developer had not
yet arrived, but had indicated he would be arriving from another meeting. O’Neill
opened the public hearing.
Nabity said this redevelopment plan by Think Smart LLC is seeking to redevelop the
former Connie Swanson Photography building at 209 W. Third into commercial space
on the first floor and residential space on the mezzanine and second floor. Nabity said
the mixed use downtown is consistent with Grand Island’s comprehensive plan.
Ruge asked about access to the alley for fire response. Nabity said the development will
have to comply with fire code.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Hendricksen and seconded by Allan to recommend approval of
the redevelopment plan and Resolution 2018-05, finding that the plan is consistent with
the comprehensive land use plan.
The motion carried with ten members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Robb, Monter, Rubio, Hendricksen and Kjar) and no members voting
no or abstaining.
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5.Public hearing – One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan – Grand Island –
Public hearing and action on the 2018 to 2023 street improvement plan for the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (C-08-2018GI)
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Grand Island Public Works Director John Collins detailed the street improvements that
were substantially completed over the current year. He then displayed a spreadsheet
listing the proposed projects for the next six years. Collins said upgrades to the Five
Points intersection and work on the Sycamore Street underpass are of note. Upgrades to
13th Street have been moved up to the 2018-19 fiscal year due to the proposed
relocation of a fire station at 13th and North Road. Other projects in the next year
include reconfiguring Stolley Park, raising the clearance from 13 feet to 16 feet and
improving drainage on the Sycamore Street underpass, widening and improving Old
Potash Highway on either side of Highway 281, and the standard local resurfacing
projects. Collins then displayed a map of the projects for 2019-2023.
Ruge and Allan asked about state funding, design and timeline for the Highway 30
realignment, which Collins said is on tap for 2022. Ruge expressed concern that the Old
Potash work needed to extend further west to Engleman Road. Collins said that area is
under study but will likely be addressed in a separate project. Ruge said 13th Street and
the North Road area needs more upgrades that those planned. Collins said 13th Street
does have a lot of traffic. He said morning and evening commute traffic causes more
delays on 13th than traffic from Westridge Middle School, although the school does
create traffic congestion issues. Collins would like to see those addressed in the next six
years – as well as improving all the intersections along North Road. Kjar asked about a
traffic signal at 13th and North to accommodate the proposed fire station and 911 center
there. Collins said a roundabout would work better for the next 20 years. A signal
would require turning lanes.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Kjar to recommend approval of the
Grand Island One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan.
The motion carried with nine members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Robb, Monter, Rubio and Kjar) and no members voting no or
abstaining. (Hendricksen did not vote as he hadn’t yet arrived at the meeting.)
6. Public hearing – Rezoning – Grand Island – A request to rezone part of Lot 1 and all
of Lot 2 of proposed Meadow Lane Seventh Subdivision from LLR Large Lot
Residential to B-2 General Business Zone, in the jurisdiction of the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska (C-33-2017GI)
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Nabity said this rezoning has been before the commission at the July meeting and was
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reconfigured to allow residential lots along Conrad and Goldenrod Drive. However, the
Grand Island City Council referred the rezoning and final plat back to the planning
commission amid drainage concerns in the area. Nabity said the area doesn’t drain well
and never really has. He said the county, which has jurisdiction over the roads in the
subdivision, last cleaned out the ditches there in 1994. Nabity said he and Hall County
Engineer Steve Riehle met with neighbors to work out possible drainage remedies.
Nabity said property owner Steve Spaulding has consented to a 30-feet wide drainage
easement through part of the subdivision, the developers have consented to creation of
a 1.5 acre water retention pond to hold and meter out rainfall and runoff and the county
has consented to cleaning out ditches.
Riehle said the county has two proposed short-term remedies – to clean out the ditches
along Conrad Drive and Goldenrod and to work with Spaulding to design and
implement a 30-feet wide drainage easement along the path of the original slough.
Riehle said long term the county plans to work with the Natural Resources District to
improve drainage along the slough. Riehle said there is a 4-inch high rise in the slough
now that serves as a dam to water trying to flow through. Riehle said ultimately work
needs to be done both up gradient (by Wal-Mart South) and down gradient (into
Merrick County) to improve water flow through the subdivision. Riehle said the water
retention cell could also help improve water flow.
O’Neill asked why the county should pay to clear out ditches when statute states
property owners should do so. Riehle said this particular issue has become a health and
welfare issue, so he feels the county should do more. Riehle said he feels the county has
been negligent in waiting so long to clear out ditches. O’Neill said he was researching
state statute and found that the county can make property owners clear drainage ways
on their property. O’Neill said if the county doesn’t take such action, five property
owner can petition the county to force the county to take action. Riehle confirmed that
state statute states a county “shall” take drainage action upon petition by five affected
property owners.
Riehle said the county is also looking at a potential paving district for an orphaned
gravel stretch of Conrad and is looking at replacing/relaying some culvert pipe along
Conrad.
Christie DePoorter, 3321 Conrad Drive, owner and developer, spoke in favor of the
rezoning. She said over the past six months work has been done to address concerns.
Residential lots were identified along Conrad and Goldenrod to maintain the
neighborhood feel, she said. DePoorter said restrictive covenants will be prepared to
require a green space on the north end of Lot 2 (commercial lot) that can be used in the
future for the creation of a 1-acre to 1.5-acre water retention cell to meter water out so
the slough is not overwhelmed. She said work is being done with Spaulding to have the
drainage easement identified that can serve as the outlet for the retention cell, which is
proposed now to be 15 to 20 inches deep with sloped sidewalls. DePoorter said the
southwest end of Lot 2 will have an access off Highway 34 and a 40-feet wide
easement road will allow access to both Lot 2 and Lot 1. The northern access on Lot 1
that enters onto Conrad is there only to meet the city’s regulations of frontage on a
public road for all lots. That Conrad access will be a maintenance driveway, not one
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that can be accessed by commercial trucks, she said. DePoorter said there are currently
no buyers for the proposed commercial lots. There were previously two interested
buyers, but their interest ceased after the concerns raised by neighbors back in July.
Steve Spaulding, 3204 S. Shady Bend Road, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He said it
makes sense to have commercial usage along Highway 34, but he also favors
improving the drainage. Spaulding said he is willing to give up one-half acre of his
property for creation of a 30-feet wide drainage easement that the county will take over
and maintain. Spaulding said the drainage easement and clearing out ditches should
improve drainage through the subdivision as it currently exists. If the Meadow Lane 7th
area is fully developed, Spaulding said the water retention cell will be needed in order
to hold about 90,000 cubic feet of water and meter it out over one to two days after a
significant rain.
Elaine Dooley, 3060 Roselawn Drive, said many concerns have been addressed,
however she is concerned about standing water in the retention cell and mosquito
populations. She is also concerned about existing Highway 34 traffic and fears vehicles
slowing to turn into the proposed commercial lots will pose a safety risk. She would
like a turn lane there. O’Neill said the state will not allow a turn lane there, however he
plans to ask for a speed limit reduction during the next Metropolitan Planning
Organization meeting, of which he is the Regional Planning Commission liaison.
Linda Uhrich, 3126 Goldenrod Drive, said the subdivision has had water problems for
more than 20 years. The residents there ask the county for improvement and nothing
happens. She said when it rains, homeowners dewater, which is nearly useless because
they pump water out into their yards, which recycles into the home again. Uhrich said
she agrees that something should happen with the field the developers want rezoned,
but she has concerns with the water. She wants to see something done so that properties
are not flooded.
O’Neill asked that the 1963 aerials shots of the area be displayed so that the
commission could see that the subdivision was built in the bottom of the slough.
O’Neill asked if drainage easements through the subdivision have been recorded.
Nabity said yes.
Ray Dooley, 3060 Roselawn Drive, asked about truck restrictions on the driveway onto
Conrad and what improvements down gradient could be made. O’Neill reiterated the
ability to force the county to improve drainage through a five-person petition. Nabity
said drainage issues up- and down-gradient aren’t issues that are related to the rezoning
of this particular parcel.
O’Neill called DePoorter to the podium and asked if she would agree to a no-truck
stipulation for the driveway on Conrad. She said yes. O’Neill asked DePoorter if she
would consent to the set aside of green space for future creation of a water retention
cell on Lot 2. She said yes. Allan asked about maintenance on the retention cell. Riehle
said he wants the floor of the retention cell built up one foot above the floor of the
ditches so that the cell remains dry except for major rain events. That will allow the cell
to be mowed and maintained.
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O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Robb to recommend approval of the
rezoning from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business.
The motion carried with nine members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Robb, Monter, Rubio and Kjar) and no members voting no and one
abstaining (Hendricksen.)
7.Final Plat – Meadow Lane 7th Subdivision – Located north of Highway 34 and west
of Shady Bent Road in the jurisdiction of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. (6
lots, 11.68 acres)
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Kjar to stipulate that the subdivision
agreement for the Meadow Lane 7th Subdivision (which the commission approved
September 6, 2017) include a prohibition on a commercial driveway onto Conrad Drive
and that green space be set aside on Lot 2 to accommodate the size and design of a
water retention cell that meets the approval of the county engineer.
The motion carried with nine members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Robb, Monter, Rubio and Kjar) and no members voting no and one
abstaining (Hendricksen.)
Consent Agenda
8.Final Plat – TDKM Subdivision – Hall County – located south of Platte River Drive
and west of Hilltop Road in Hall County, Nebraska (1 lot, 1.02 acres)
9.Final Plat – Walker Acres Subdivision – Hall County – located south of Lepin Road
and west of 190th Road in Hall County, Nebraska ( 1 lot, 3.4407 acres)
10.Final Plat – Stacy Jo 2nd Subdivision – Wood River – located south of Wood River
Road and east of Cottonwood Street in the City of Wood River, in Hall County,
Nebraska (1 lot, 0.551 acre)
A motion was made by Hendricksen and seconded by Apfel to recommend approval of
the final plats for TDKM Subdivison, Walker Acres Subdivision and Stacy Jo 2nd
Subdivision.
The motion carried with ten members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Robb, Monter, Rubio, Hendricksen and Kjar) and no members voting
or abstaining.
11. Election of Officers
A motion was made by Apfel and seconded by Maurer to retain the current slate of
officers: Chairman Pat O’Neill, Vice Chairman Jaye Monter and Secretary Les Ruge.
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The motion carried with ten members in favor (Apfel, Allan, O’Neill, Ruge,
Maurer, Robb, Monter, Rubio, Hendricksen and Kjar) and no members voting
or abstaining.
12. Director’s Report.
Nabity said the administrative assistant position has been offered and accepted by
Crystal Uecker. Her starting date is being worked out. Nabity said he has four
interviews Thursday for the planning technician position. He will be attending the
annual Nebraska Association of County Officials meeting in Kearney next Thursday.
13.Next Regular Meeting January 3, 2017.
13.Adjourn
O’Neill adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
___________________________________________
Leslie Ruge, Secretary
By Tracy Overstreet Gartner
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Public Hearing - Adoption of the Grand Island Zoning Map
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Agenda Item # 5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
January 30, 2018
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-11-2017GI)
PROPOSAL:
On January 24, 2016 the Grand Island City Council approved a map produced using 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 December 31, 2016. 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 December 31, 2016.
Id Ord Change Legal Case File Date
1 9643 R-2 to B-2 Lot 1, 2, Bohnart Sub.C-29-2017GI 7/6/2017
2 9654 LLR to B-2 Lot 1, 2, Block 1 Meadow Lane 7th Sub.C-33-2017GI 8/23/2017
3 9662 R-2 to R-3 Lot, 8, 9, 10, Block10, Parker & Barr's Sub.C-03-2018GI 11/2/2017
4 9663 R-3 to R-3 SL Lot 2, Block 0, Lassonde 2nd C-04-2018GI 10/4/2017
5 9664 LLR to B-2 Hwy 34 & Locust – JGMO C-05-2018GI 10/12/2017
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.
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ANNEXATIONS
No areas were annexed into the City of Grand Island between December 31, 2016 and January 31, 2018.
No changes to the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction were made due to these annexations.
OTHER PROPOSED CHANGES
Zoning Districts are not always changed as incremental changes are made to street alignments and lot layout
within subdivisions. Changes are not always made as annexation occurs. It is appropriate to occasionally
consider changing zoning on properties to more accurately reflect the surrounding area. The Planning staff is
recommending the changes below for adoption as part of the new zoning map..
Staff is suggesting the 5 changes shown in the table below. All of the proposed changes conform to the general
layout of the future land use map and the existing surrounding uses. None of the proposed changes will create
any non-conforming uses.
The attached Zoning Map shows the new map as it would look if all of the proposed changes are adopted by the
Grand Island City Council. The proposed effective date for this map is April 1, 2018. It is expected that the Grand
Island City Council will consider approval of the map at their meeting on February 27, 2018.
Proposed Zoning Changes
Area Current Zoning Proposed Zoning
1 LLR B-2
2 TA R-2
3 TA R-2
4 R-4 R-2
5 R-4 R-2
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
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item L1
Preliminary Plat - Lassonde Third Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Lassonde Third Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat
Developer/Owner
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity
502 W 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
To create 23 lots south of Capital Avenue and west of the Nebraska Central Railroad line in the
City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 3.593 acres
Zoning: R3-SL Medium Density Residential - Small Lot Road Access: 37 foot residential
streets are proposed in the subdivision.
Water Public: City water is available and will be extended to all lots.
Sewer Public: City sewer is available and will be extended to all lots.
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CAPITAL AVE E
Proposed Project Area:Lassonde Third SubdivisionLOCATION MAP ¯0 75 150 22537.5 Feet
Proposed Area
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CAPITAL AVE E
PROPOSED LOCATION MAP ¯0 100 200 30050Feet
Proposed Subdivision:Lassonde Third Subdivision
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item M1
Final Plat - Gard Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Gard Subdivision
Developer/Owner
Randy and Vicki Gard
3927 Meadow Way Trail
Grand Island, NE 68803
To create 3 lots south of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Blaine Street as an Addition to the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 19.024 acres
Zoning: LLR-Large Lot Residential Road Access: City Street.
Water Public: City water is available to Lot 1 and could be extended to Lots 2 and 3 but that is
unlikely in the near future due to cost and the location of water lines on the north side of
Highway 34.
Sewer Public: City sewer is not available. Lots are large enough to accommodate septic
systems.
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US 34 HWY W
BLAINE ST SGARLAND STProposed Project Area: Gard SubdivisionLOCATION MAP ¯0 290 580 870145Feet
Proposed Area
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STAGECOACH RD
BLAINE ST SUS 34 HWY WGARLAND STRAINBOW RD
BASS RDWORTMAN DRLERA Y R D
PROPOSED ANNEXATIONLOCATION MAP ¯0 600 1,200 1,800300Feet
Legend
Railroad Line
St. Centerline
GARD SUBDIVISION
City Limits
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item M2
Final Plat - Lassonde Third Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item 1
Street Width Discussion
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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