05-06-2020 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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:
Rashad Moxey
Administrative Assistant:
Norma Hernandez
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
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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, May 6, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda - May 6, 2020
Staff Contact:
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AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
6:00 p.m.
City Hall— Grand Island
Also Due To COVID-19 Restrictions on Gatherings this meeting will be held on Zoom.
Directions for joining via Zoom are available from the planning department. Call 308
3785-5240 or email regionalplanning@grand-island.com for instructions.
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 April 1, 2020.
3. Request Time to Speak.
4. Public Hearing-Redevelopment Rezoning- Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivison- Concerning a
change of zone on property described as Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential Development Zone to Amended RD
Residential Development Zone This property is located north of Bismark Avenue and east
of Cherry Street and will create a new lot east of the old Superbowl for a natural gas line
installation. (C-15-2020GI).
a. Nikodym Second Subdivision
5. Next Meeting June 3, 2020.
6. 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
May 6, 2020
4. Public Hearing-Zoning Change- Nikodym Subdivision – Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision from
Residential Development Zone (RD) to Amended Residential Development Zone (RD). (C -15-
2020GI) (Hearing, Discussion, Action) See Full Recommendation
Final Plat of Nikodym 2nd Subdivision A Replat Of All Of Lot 3, Nikodym Subdivision in the
City of Grand Island Hall County, Nebraska. Lot 1 will be used for a Utility Substation. Lot 2
will be reserved for future development and is restricted until such time as approved by
Council.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2020
Staff Contact:
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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
April 1, 2020
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at City
Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice of this meeting appeared in the "Grand Island
Independent" on March 21, 2020.
Present: Leslie Ruge Leonard Rainforth
Jaye Monter Robin Hendricksen
Tony Randone Hector Rubio
Darrel Nelson Carla Maurer
Absent: Pat O’Neill, Judd Allan, Greg Robb
Other:
Staff: Chad Nabity, Norma Hernandez
Press:
1. Call to order.
Vice Chairman, Monter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Monter 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.
Monter 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.
The order of items on the agenda may be reorganized by the Chair to facilitate the flow
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of the meeting to better accommodate the public.
2. Minutes of the March 11, 2020 meeting.
A motion was made by Rubio and second by Randone to approve the minutes of
the March 11, 2020 meeting.
The motion carried with seven members in favor (Ruge, Monter, Maurer, Rubio,
Nelson, Randone and Hendricksen) and one member abstaining (Rainforth).
3. Request Time to Speak.
4. Public Hearing – Redevelopment Plan Amendment – CRA Area 1 – 824 E. 9th
Street – Paramount Development LLC. Concerning an amendment to the
redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 1 for redevelopment of 824 E. 9th Street by
Paramount Development LLC. The proposed redevelopment would demolish a fire
damaged house and replace it with a 5 unit townhouse style apartment building at this
location.
Monter opened the public hearing.
Nabity stated Paramount Development LLC is proposing to demolish an existing fire
damaged single family home located at 824 E. 9th Street and replace it with a 2 story 5
unit townhome apartment building. The property is zoned R4-High Density Residential
and is consistent with the current zoning and future use of the property.
Monter closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Randone and second by Rubio to recommend approval of
Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area 1 – 824 E. 9th Street Paramount
Development LLC and resolution 2020-06.(C-14-2020GI)
The motion carried with eight members voting in favor (Nelson, Ruge, Monter, Maurer,
Rainforth, Rubio, Hendricksen and Randone) and no members voting no.
5. Next Meeting May 6, 2020.
6. Adjourn.
Monter adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
___________________________________________
Leslie Ruge, Secretary
By Norma Hernandez
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Public Hearing - Redevelopment Rezoning - Lot 3 Nikodym
Subdivision
Staff Contact:
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Agenda Item # 4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
April 27, 2020
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-15-2020GI)
PROPOSAL: To change a portion of Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision from Residential
Development Zone (RD) to Amended Residential Development Zone (RD), which keeps
the use consistent with Residential/ Housing Development and allows for a creation of a
lot to be used for a Utility Substation (Natural Gas Regulator Station) The new
development will consist of 2 lots, both lots with remain RD. Lot 1 will be used for a
Utility Substation. Lot 2 will be reserved for future development and is restricted until
such time as approved by Council.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: RD: Residential Development Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: RD: The intent of this zoning district is to permit a
more flexible regulation of land use, and so as to
more fully implement comprehensive planning for
large parcels of land proposed predominantly for
residential use. Permitted uses includes and not
limited to residential uses, community building, and
retirement and/or assisted living.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Designated for future development as a Park or
Recreational uses. Commercial and residential
uses are planned adjacent to this property.
Existing land uses: Vacant
Proposed Zoning Designation: Amended RD: Residential Development Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: RD: The intent of this zoning district is to permit a
more flexible regulation of land use, and so as to
more fully implement comprehensive planning for
large parcels of land proposed predominantly for
residential use. Permitted uses includes and not
limited to residential uses, community building, and
retirement and/or assisted living.
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Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: RD - Residential Development Zone
South: R1 - Suburban Density Residential
East: B2 - General Business
West: R2 - Low Density Residential Zone
CD – Commercial Development Zone
Permitted and conditional uses: RD: Residential Development Zone – residential
uses, community building, and retirement and/or
assisted living.
R1: Residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units
per acre, churches, schools, parks;
B2: Commercial and retail uses including those
with outside storage of merchandise, office uses
and residential uses up to a density of 43 units per
acre.
R2: Residential uses at a density of 14 to 15
dwelling units per acre, churches, schools, parks.
CD: Permitted uses includes and not limited to
retail uses, offices, hotels and entertainment uses –
as approved with the development plan
Comprehensive Plan Designation: North: Designated for low to medium density
residential
East: Designated for General Commercial and
some low to medium density residential
South: Designated for low to medium density
residential
West: Designated for low to medium density
residential
Existing land uses: North: Apartments
South: Single family residential
East: Single family residential and commercial
development.
West: Private Museum and Reception Hall
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Allow for a modernized Gas Regulation System (Utility Station) to help with
natural gas efficiency and distribution throughout the area.
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Largely Consistent with the existing land use within the area.
Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services
have been extended to serve the rezoning area.
Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to develop the property
that better relates to the existing uses within the area.
Negative Implications:
None foreseen:
Other Considerations:
Natural Gas regulator stations need to be located with in close proximity of
natural gas lines.
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 by amending the Subdivision
Agreement and development plan as shown above and in the attached Exhibit 1.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING OR ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE
Regional Planning Commission
Check Appropriate Location: RPC Filing Fee City of Grand Island and 2 mile zoning jurisdiction (see reverse side) Alda, Cairo, Doniphan, Wood River and 1 mile zoning jurisdiction plus Municipal Fee* $50.00
Hall County *applicable only in Alda, Doniphan, Wood River
A. Applicant/Registered Owner Information (please print):
Applicant Name Phone (h) (w)
Applicant Address
Registered Property Owner (if different from applicant)
Address Phone (h) (w)
B. Description of Land Subject of a Requested Zoning Change:
Property Address
Legal Description: (provide copy of deed description of property)
Lot Block Subdivision Name , and/or
All/Part ¼ of Section TWP RGE W6PM
C. Requested Zoning Change: 1. Property Rezoning (yes ) (no )
(provide a properly scaled map of property to be rezoned) From to
2. Amendment to Specific Section/Text of Zoning Ordinance (yes ) (no )
(describe nature of requested change to text of Zoning Ordinance)
D. Reasons in Support of Requested Rezoning or Zoning Ordinance Change:
NOTE: This application shall not be deemed complete unless the following is provided:
1. Evidence that proper filing fee has been submitted. 2. A properly scaled map of the property to be rezoned (if applicable), and copy of deed description. 3. The names, addresses and locations of all property owners immediately adjacent to, or within, 300 feet of the perimeter of the property to be rezoned (if the property is bounded by a street, the 300 feet shall begin across the street from the property to be rezoned). 4. Acknowledgement that the undersigned is/are the owner(s), or person authorized by the owner(s) of record title of any property which is requested to be rezoned: *A public hearing will be held for this request*
Signature of Owner or Authorized Person Date
Note: Please submit a copy of this application, all attachments plus any applicable municipal filing fee to the appropriate Municipal Clerk’s Office. RPC filing fee must be submitted separately to the Hall County Treasurer’s Office (unless application is in Grand Island or its 2 mile zoning jurisdiction, then the RPC filing fee must be submitted to the G.I. City Clerk’s Office).
Application Deemed Complete by RPC: mo. day. yr. Initial RPC form revised 10/23/19
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FEES AND CHARGES
Effective October 1, 2019
Service or Product Fee
Zoning Map Amendment (General) $850.00
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment $850.00
CD or RD Comprehensive Rezoning (Grand Island $ 2 mile) $850.00 P.U.D. Rezoning $850.00 + $10.00/lot
Payment of Fees and Charges:
Zoning, Subdivision and Comprehensive plan amendment fees associated with land located
within Grand Island or its 2 mile jurisdiction, are payable to the City Clerk of Grand Island. Zoning, Subdivision and Comprehensive plan amendment fees associated with lands located
within all other areas of Hall County are payable to the Hall County Treasurer’s Office.
*Additional fees are charged for zoning within the City of Wood River, and the Villages of Alda
and Doniphan of $50.00 each, payable to the appropriate Clerk’s office.
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