09-01-2021 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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
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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, September 1, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda 9/1/21
Staff Contact:
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AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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 August 7, 2021.
3. Request Time to Speak.
4. Public Hearing – Proposed CRA Area #34- Grand Island Proposed CRA Area #34 located
along the proposed Claude Road corridor between Faidley Avenue and State Street west of
Diers Avenue. Resolution 2021-06 (C-23-2021GI)
5. Public Hearing – Redevelopment Plan Amendment-Grand Island. Public Hearing
Concerning an amendment to the redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 5 for Lots 1-6
Sunnyside Third Subdivision south of Capital Avenue and west of Skypark Road. The request
calls for redevelopment of this property for industrial/commercial uses. Resolution 2021-07
(C-14-2021GI)
6. Public Hearing – Annexation of 1118 N. North Road-Grand Island Public Hearing
regarding the annexation plan for property located at 1118 N. North Road.
7. Directors Report
Community Beautification Award
Comprehensive Plan Update
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Nebraska Planning Conference
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8. Next Meeting October 6, 2021.
9. 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 Summary September 2021 Page 1
Staff Recommendation Summary
For Regional Planning Commission Meeting
September 1, 2021
4. Public Hearing – Proposed Substandard and Blight Concerning a
study to determine if the proposed CRA Area #34 qualifies as substandard
and blighted and to forward a recommendation on the study to the Grand
Island City Council. Proposed CRA Area #34 is approximately 86 acres of
property in northwest Grand Island along the Claude Road corridor
between Faidley Avenue and State Street west of Diers Avenue. A
resolution has been prepared. (C-23-2021GI). See Full
Recommendation (Hearing, Discussion Action)
5. Public Hearing Consideration of a Site Specific Redevelopment Plan
for CRA Area #5 Lots 1-6 Sunnyside Third subdivision-Grand Island
Concerning an amendment to the redevelopment plan for CRA Area No.
5 for lots 1-6 of Sunnyside Third Subdivision south of Capital Avenue and
west of Skypark Road. The request calls for redevelopment of the
industrial/commercial flex buildings at this location. A resolution has been
prepared. (C-24-2021GI) See Full Recommendation (Hearing, Discussion,
Action)
6. Public Hearing – Annexation of 1118 N. North Road-Grand Island
Public Hearing regarding the annexation plan for property located at 1118
N. North Road. This property is located west of North Road south of the
new fire station. It is surrounded by city limits on 3 sides and is hooked to
City water. City sewer will be available in the very near future. This
annexation was requested by the Hall County Election Commissioner to
protect the integrity and confidentiality of ballots and simplify drawing
election precinct boundaries. (C-25-2021GI) See Full Recommendation
(Hearing, Discussion, Action)
7. Director’s Report
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update City and county staff have been working
with the Central Platte NRD and JEO Consulting on the update of the
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Comprehensive Plan Update – Grand Island and Hall County
Budget update
Next Meeting October 6, 2021.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Public Hearing - Proposed CRA Area #34 - Grand Island -
Proposed CRA #34 located along the proposed Claude Road
corridor between Faidley Avenue and State Street west of Diers
Avenue
Staff Contact:
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Agenda Item # 4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
August 19, 2021
SUBJECT:CRA Blight Study (Proposed CRA Area 34) C-23-2021GI
PROPOSAL: Attached is a copy of a Substandard and Blight Study as prepared by Marvin
Planning Consultants entitled “Grand Island NE, Blighted and Substandard Study Area 34. This
area as defined by the study will be referred to as Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
Area 34. The study as prepared and submitted indicates that this property could be considered
substandard and blighted. This only includes property that is located within the municipal limits
of Grand Island. The study as presented shows that this property meets the criteria to be declared
blighted and substandard of its own accord. The Planning Commission recommendation must be
forwarded to the Grand Island City Council within 30 days of making the recommendation.
OVERVIEW
This study is approximately 86.4 acres of property located along the proposed Claude Road
corridor between Faidley Avenue and State Street west of Diers Avenue in northwest Grand
Island (Study Area).
The Statutory authority and direction to the Planning Commission is referenced below to explain
the Planning Commission purpose in reviewing the study:
18-2109.3 Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements; planning
commission or board; public hearing; notice; governing body; public hearing;
notice.
18-2109. Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements; planning commission
or board; public hearing; notice; governing body; public hearing; notice.
(1) 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 the public hearings required under this section,
declared such area to be a substandard and blighted area in need of
redevelopment.
(2) Prior to making such declaration, the governing body of the city shall
conduct or cause to be conducted a study or an analysis on whether the area is
substandard and blighted and shall submit the question of whether such area is
substandard and blighted to the planning commission or board of the city for its
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review and recommendation. The planning commission or board shall hold a
public hearing on the question after giving notice of the hearing as provided in
section 18-2115.01. Such notice shall include a map of sufficient size to show the
area to be declared substandard and blighted or information on where to find such
map and shall provide information on where to find copies of the substandard and
blighted study or analysis conducted pursuant to this subsection. The planning
commission or board shall submit its written recommendations to the governing
body of the city within thirty days after the public hearing.
(3) Upon receipt of the recommendations of the planning commission or board,
or if no recommendations are received within thirty days after the public hearing
required under subsection (2) of this section, the governing body shall hold a
public hearing on the question of whether the area is substandard and blighted
after giving notice of the hearing as provided in section 18-2115.01. Such notice
shall include a map of sufficient size to show the area to be declared substandard
and blighted or information on where to find such map and shall provide
information on where to find copies of the substandard and blighted study or
analysis conducted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. At the public
hearing, all interested parties shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to
express their views respecting the proposed declaration. After such hearing, the
governing body of the city may make its declaration.
(4) Copies of each substandard and blighted study or analysis conducted
pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall be posted on the city’s public web
site or made available for public inspection at a location designated by the city.
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
The attached study does not include a redevelopment plan. If this study is approved subsequent
action will be necessary by both the Planning Commission and the City Council 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:
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.
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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:
(3) Blighted area means an area (a) which, 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 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. A
redevelopment project involving a formerly used defense site as authorized under section 18-
2123.01 shall not count towards the percentage limitations contained in this subdivision;
(31) 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;
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
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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 5 to 14 of the study.
FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND
Study Area 34 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions. These
conditions include:
Blighting Summary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the Study Area.
Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o Within the study are 100.00% of the structures were deemed to be in a normal condition
or worse.
Deterioration of site or other improvements
o The former Alltel site is basically vacant, and the entire site is becoming more and more
deteriorated over time.
o Measures to improve the former Alltel site appear to be non-existent or minimal.
o The long-term vacancy of the Alltel facility is an indication of functional obsolescence.
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
o There is a linear detention cell located in the majority of the Study Area.
o During major rain event the detention cell can become deep with water and can
create a potential drowning potential.
o Within the detention cell standing water during the summer months may become
breeding grounds for mosquitoes and mosquitoes are known transmitters of the West
Nile virus.
Diversity of Ownership
o Within this Study Area there are a total of eight property owners including the City of
Grand Island. With some of the issues being discussed for this area as well as the initial
phase of the Claude Road project, coordination and intervention by the City through
this process will make for a much better development area in the future.
Factors Which Are Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
o The need to continue Claude Road north to State Street.
o Portions of this Study Area seem to be leftover tracts of land previous developments
either could not obtain or chose to ignore at the time.
o The portion of the Study Area south of 13th street is very narrow, especially after Claude
Road’s right-of-way is removed.
o The northern portion of the Study Area also looks like a set of leftover pieces as well.
Dangerous Conditions to Life or Property Due to Fire or Other Causes
o There is a linear detention cell located in the majority of the Study Area.
o During major rain event the detention cell can become deep with water and can
create a potential drowning potential.
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o Within the detention cell standing water during the summer months may become
breeding grounds for mosquitoes and mosquitoes are known transmitters of the West
Nile virus.
Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
o Portions of this Study Area appear to be “chopped up” land and leftover pieces.
o Ideally, this Study Area should have been included in prior development efforts.
Criteria under Part B of the Blight Definition
The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years.
o 4 units (66.67%) were determined to be 40 years of age or older.
o 2 units (33.33%) were determined to be less than 40 years of age.
o The average age based upon a cumulative age calculation is 50.5 years.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
Faulty Lot Layout
Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses.
Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding fair value of the land.
Defective or unusual condition of title,
Unemployment in the designated area is at least 120% of the state or national average.
One-half of unimproved property is over 40 years old.
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 designated.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the
overall condition of the Study Area.
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Substandard Conditions
Average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40
years.
Age of Structure
Within the Study Area there are nine structures. After researching the structural age on the Hall
County Assessor’s website, the following breakdown was determined:
4 units (66.67%) were determined to be 40 years of age or older.
2 units (33.33%) were determined to be less than 40 years of age.
However, when examining the age based upon a cumulative approach, as in Table 1 the
average age of the primary structures is equal to 50.5 years; thus, meeting the requirements of
the statutes.
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
Figure 8: Age of Structures
Source: Grand Island GIS, Hall County Assessor’s Office, MPC 2021
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Substandard Summary
Nebraska State Statute requires that “…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;”
This Study Area meets the defintion of Substandard as defined in the Revised Nebraska State
Statutes.
FINDINGS FOR BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY AREA #34
Blight Study Area #34 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions.
These conditions include:
Blighted Conditions
Condition of Structures
Deterioration of Site and Other Improvements
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
Diversity of Ownership
Factors Which Are Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
Dangerous Conditions to Life or Property Due to Fire or Other Causes
Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
Average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40 years.
Substandard Conditions
Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years.
RECOMMENDATION:
Blight and Substandard Designation
Unlike the process for approving a redevelopment plan statute does not specify what planning
commissions are to look for in making a recommendation on a study to declare an area blighted
and substandard. 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.)
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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 City?
What is the policy of the City toward increasing development and redevelopment in this
area of the City?
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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City of Grand Island, NE
Blight and Substandard Study
Area #34
June 2021
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Blight and Substandard Study – Area 34
City of Grand Island, NE – Area 34 • June 2021 Page 1
PURPOSE OF THE BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY
The purpose of completing this Blight and Substandard study is to examine existing conditions
within Study Area 34 of the city of Grand Island. This study has been commissioned by the Starostka
Group Unlimited, Inc. in order to analyze the possibility of declaring the area as blighted and
substandard within this specific Study Area.
The City of Grand Island, when considering conditions of Blight and Substandard, will be looking
at those issues and definitions provided for in the Nebraska Community Redevelopment Law as
found in Chapter 18, Section 2104 of the Revised Nebraska State Statutes, as follows:
“The governing body of a city, to the greatest extent it deems to be feasible in carrying
out the provisions of the Community Development Law, shall afford maximum
opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the city as a whole, to the rehabilitation
or redevelopment of the community redevelopment area by private enterprises. The
governing body of a city shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its
powers under the Community Development Law, including the formulation of a
workable program, the approval of community redevelopment plans consistent with
the general plan for the development of the city, the exercise of its zoning powers, the
enforcement of other laws, codes, and regulations, relating to the use of land and the
use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any property
acquired, and the providing of necessary public improvements.”
The Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2105 continues by granting authority to the governing body
for formulation of a workable program; disaster assistance; effect. The statute reads,
“The governing body of a city or an authority at its direction for the purposes of the
Community Development Law may formulate for the entire municipality a workable
program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources to eliminate or prevent
the development or spread of urban blight, to encourage needed urban
rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of substandard and blighted areas, or
to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or other feasible municipal activities as
may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program. Such
workable program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention of the
spread of blight into areas of the municipality which are free from blight through
diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and occupancy controls and standards; the
rehabilitation or conservation of substandard and blighted areas or portions thereof by
replanning, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds, and other public
improvements by encouraging voluntary rehabilitation and by compelling the repair
and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; and the clearance and
redevelopment of substandard and blighted areas or portions thereof.”
“Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Community Development Law, where the
local governing body certifies that an area is in need of redevelopment or
rehabilitation as a result of flood, fire, hurricane, earthquake, storm, or other
catastrophe respecting which the Governor of the state has certified the need for
disaster assistance under federal law, the local governing body may approve a
redevelopment plan and a redevelopment project with respect to such area without
regard to the provisions of the Community Development Law requiring a general plan
for the municipality and notice and public hearing or findings other than herein set
forth.”
Based on the Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2103 the following definitions shall apply:
“Blighted area means an area (a) which, 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
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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 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. A redevelopment project
involving a formerly used defense site as authorized under section 18-2123.01 shall not
count towards the percentage limitations contained in this subdivision;”
“Extremely blighted area means a substandard and blighted area in which: (a) The
average rate of unemployment in the area during the period covered by the most
recent federal decennial census is at least two hundred percent of the average rate
of unemployment in the state during the same period; and (b) the average poverty
rate in the area exceeds twenty percent for the total federal census tract or tracts or
federal census block group or block groups in the area;”
“Substandard area means 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; and”
“Workforce housing means:
(a) Housing that meets the needs of today's working families;
(b) Housing that is attractive to new residents considering relocation to a rural community;
(c) Owner-occupied housing units that cost not more than two hundred seventy-five
thousand dollars to construct or rental housing units that cost not more than two hundred
thousand dollars per unit to construct. For purposes of this subdivision (c), housing unit
costs shall be updated annually by the Department of Economic Development based
upon the most recent increase or decrease in the Producer Price Index for all
commodities, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics;
(d) Owner-occupied and rental housing units for which the cost to substantially rehabilitate
exceeds fifty percent of a unit's assessed value; and
(e) Upper-story housing.”
This Blight and Substandard Study is only for a portion of the corporate limits of the city which has
not previously been so designated. The Study is intended to give the Grand Island CRA, Hall
County Regional Planning Commission and Grand Island City Council the basis for identifying and
declaring Blighted and Substandard conditions existing within the City’s jurisdiction and as allowed
under Chapter 18, Section 2123.01. Through this process, the City and property owners will be
attempting to address economic and/or social liabilities which are harmful to the well-being of
the entire community.
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Blight and Substandard Study – Area 34
City of Grand Island, NE – Area 34 • June 2021 Page 3
The Study Area can be seen in Figure 1 of this report. A Redevelopment Plan to be submitted in
the future will contain, in accordance with the law, definite local objectives regarding appropriate
land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities and other public improvements,
and the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment area and shall
include:
• The boundaries defining the blighted and substandard areas in question (including existing
uses and conditions of the property within the area), and
• A list of the conditions present, which qualify the area as blighted and substandard.
BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD ELIGIBILITY STUDY
This study targets the entire corporate limits of the community for evaluation. The area is indicated
in Figure 1 of this report. The existing uses in this area includes several uses including, a residential
area which was once a farmyard and the rest of the property is used for agricultural purposes.
Through the redevelopment process, the City of Grand Island can guide future development and
redevelopment throughout the area. The use of the Community Redevelopment Act by the City
is intended to redevelop and improve areas of the community. Using the Community
Redevelopment Act, the City of Grand Island can assist in the elimination of negative conditions
and implement different programs/projects identified for the City.
The following is the description of the designated area within the City of Grand Island.
A Tract described as follows:
The point of beginning (POB) is the NE corner of Lot 2 of 281 Retail Subdivision to the City of Grand
Island; thence southerly along the east property line of said Lot and extending to the south right-
of-way line of 13th Street West; thence, easterly along south right-of-way line to the intersection
with the NE corner of a parcel described as Part of Block A, Crane Valley Subdivision; thence
southerly along east property line to the intersection with Lot 1 Crane Valley Ninth Subdivision;
thence, south along the east property lines to the intersection to the southeast corner of said Lot
and the north right-of-way of Faidley Avenue West; thence; westerly along the south property line
of said Lot 1 and continuing westerly to the intersection with the extended east property line of
Lot 28, Larue Fourth Subdivision; thence, northerly along the east property lines of Larue’s Fourth
Subdivision to the intersection with the south right-of-way line of 13th Street West; thence westerly
along said south right-of-way to the intersection with the extended west property line of a lot
referred to as Lot 1 of the B & M Estates Subdivision; thence northerly along the west property line
of said lot to the NW corner of said lot; thence, easterly along the north property line of said lot
and extending to the perpendicular intersection of Outlot A of Summerfield Estates First
Subdivision; thence northerly along the west property line of said lot to the NW corner of said Lot;
thence, easterly along the northern property line of said Lot to the NE corner of said Lot; thence,
southerly along the east property line of said Lot; thence, easterly along the north right-of-way line
of 13th Street West to the intersection with the property line of a parcel referred to as Misc. tracts
12-11-10 Part E ½ SW ¼ and following said property line northerly and easterly to the NE corner of
said parcel and continuing easterly to SW corner of Lot 2, Starlite Subdivision; thence, northerly
along the west property line of said Lot to the intersection with the centerline of State Street;
thence, easterly along the centerline of State Street to the perpendicular intersection with Lot 1,
KAAAR Subdivision; thence southerly along the east property line of the City of Grand Island to the
intersection with the NW corner of Lot 2 of 281 Retail Subdivision; thence, easterly to the POB.
Overall coverage is 86.4 acres.
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Study Area
Figure 1
Study Area Map
Source: Hall County/Grand Island GIS, Marvin Planning Consultants 2021
Figure 2
Existing Land Use Map
Source: Hall County Assessor’s Office, Marvin Planning Consultants 2021
Agriculture or vacant
Residential
Commercial
Public
Right-of-way
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EXISTING LAND USES
The term “Land Use” refers to the developed uses in place within a building or on a specific parcel
of land. The number and type of uses are constantly changing within a community and produce
a number of impacts either benefitting or detracting from the community. Because of this, the
short and long-term success and sustainability of the community is directly contingent upon
available resources utilized in the best manner given the constraints the City faces during the
course of the planning period. Existing patterns of land use are often fixed in older communities
and neighborhoods, while development in newer areas is often reflective of current development
practices.
Figure 3: Existing Land Use, Study Area 34 – 2021
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants 2021 Existing Land Use Analysis within Study Area
As part of the planning process, a survey was conducted through both in-field observations, as
well as data collection online using the Hall County Assessors website. This survey noted the use of
each parcel of land within the Study Area. Figure 3 shows the different uses present within the
corporate limits of the area. The different uses also have the overall percent of the total area.
FINDINGS OF BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS ELIGIBILITY STUDY
This section of the study examines the conditions found in the Study Area. The Findings Section will
review the conditions based upon the statutory definitions.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
There were a number of conditions examined and evaluated in the field and online. There are a
number of conditions to be reviewed in detail, on the following pages, while some of the statutory
conditions are not present.
Structural Conditions
Structural conditions were evaluated, structures were either rated as: Excellent, Very Good, Above
Normal, Normal, Below Normal, Poor or Very Poor. The data and rating system come from the Hall
County Assessor’s database and is the same database used to value properties in the area.
According to the data there are five structures in the Study Area.
Based upon the data provided to the planning team, the following is the breakdown for
structures in the Study Area:
• 0 (0.00%) structures rated as Excellent
• 0 (0.00%) structure rated as Very Good
• 1 (16.67%) structures rated as Above Normal
• 5 (83.33.00%) structures rated Normal
• 0 ( 0.00%) structures rated Below Normal
• 0 ( 0.00%) structures rated Poor
• 0 ( 0.00%) structure rated as Very Poor
Agriculture/Vacant
72.67%
Residential
1.46%
Commercial
7.59%
Public
9.27%
Right-of-Way
9.00%
Land Uses
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Figure 4: Structure Conditions
Source: Grand Island GIS, Hall County Assessor’s Office, MPC 2021
Based upon these data, an assumption has been made that normal condition and less would
constitute the possibility of some or considerable deterioration. It is common for older structures to
need more maintenance and upkeep in order to maintain a good or higher condition. Even a
structure rated as normal will show some signs of deteriorating which in turn can become a
dilapidated structure in the future if it is not addressed over time. Overall, 80.00% of the structures
in this Study Area are considered to in Normal Conditions. However, it appears the old Alltel facility
is showing wear beyond a normal condition.
Due to the stated conditions found in the Hall County Assessor’s data, the condition of the
structure is a contributing factor.
Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
Alltel Property
The Alltel property, on the eastern side of this area, is in a deteriorated condition. The concrete in
the parking lot is in poor condition and other parts of the site seem to have been left to deteriorate.
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The key deterioration of the parking lot is as follows:
• Concrete is in poor condition due to cracking spalling.
• The area has had some landscaping upkeep but only minimal.
• The parking islands and curb and gutter on-site are in a deteriorated condition.
• Other site amenities, fencing, etc., are deteriorating.
• The old site signage has been left to deteriorate.
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In addition, the fact the Alltel facility has been vacant for several years indicates a presence of
functional obsolescence. Functional obsolescence is a factor of deterioration of site or other
improvements.
Typically, sidewalk condition, street condition, and curb and gutter condition are examined in a
typical study. However, these are not a major contributing factor in this Study Area. In most cases,
all three of these items are newer and are in good condition.
Overall, the site deterioration of the former Alltel site will only become worse if something is not
done to promote the eventual purchase and redevelopment of this site. In its current state it is
becoming an eye sore to the area in the near future.
Therefore, the condition of the former Alltel site is contributing factor under Deterioration of Site or
Other Improvements.
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
Throughout the entire Study Area is a city owned and maintained detention cell. The cell is
relatively deep and is capable of carrying a considerable amount of water during and after a
major rain event.
In addition, there is another detention cell along the southern edge of the Study Area and has
the same issues as the linear detention cell.
Neither detention cell has any barriers to keep individuals from accessing the area when the cell
has water.
Therefore, Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions are a contributing factor to the Blighting and
Substandard Conditions of Area #34.
Figure 5: Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
Source: Grand Island GIS, Hall County Assessor’s Office, MPC 2021
Approximate
location of the
detention cells
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Diversity of Ownership
Within this Study Area there are a total of eight property owners including the City of Grand
Island. With some of the issues being discussed for this area as well as the initial phase of the
Claude Road project, coordination and intervention by the City through this process will make
for a much better development area in the future.
Diversity of Ownership is a contributing factor to the declaration of Blighted and Substandard.
Factors Which Are Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
Portions of this Study Area seem to be leftover tracts of land previous developments either could
not obtain or chose to ignore at the time. The portion of the Study Area south of 13th street is very
narrow, especially after Claude Road’s right-of-way is removed. Future development of this
property, due to the width of the tract impairs and arrests sound growth through this specific
area.
The northern portion of the Study Area also looks like a set of leftover pieces for whatever reason.
However, these undeveloped tracts as they appear are impacted by factors impair sound
growth of the remaining areas.
The continuation of Claude Road along the edges of this Study Area would be instrumental in
eliminating key factors impairing and arresting sound growth. The extended road would provide
a primary road through the area between Faidley Avenue and State Street.
Therefore, based upon past development decisions and construction, Factors Which Are
Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth is a contributing factor to declaring this area blighted
and substandard.
Figure 6: Factors Which Are Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
Source: Grand Island GIS, Hall County Assessor’s Office, MPC 2021
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Dangerous Conditions to Life or Property Due to Fire or Other Causes
Throughout the entire Study Area is a city owned and maintained detention cell. The cell is
relatively deep and is capable of carrying a considerable amount of water during and after a
major rain event.
In addition, there is another detention cell along the southern edge of the Study Area and has
the same issues as the linear detention cell.
Neither detention cell has any barriers to keep individuals from accessing the area when the cell
has water.
Therefore, Dangerous Conditions to Life or Property Due to Fire or Other Causes are a
contributing factor to the Blighting and Substandard Conditions of Area #34.
Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
Due to the previous discussions regarding “chopped up” land and leftover pieces, this area at
some point, ideally, should have been included in prior development efforts. Instead, this Study
Area has been left out of a number of platting opportunities thus creating such an odd
development area.
Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting is a contributing factor to the Blighting and
Substandard conditions found in the Study Area.
Age of Structure
Age of structures can be a contributing factor to the blighted and substandard conditions in an
area. Statutes allow for a predominance of structures 40 years of age or older to be a contributing
factor regardless of their condition. The following paragraphs document the structural age of the
structures within the Study Area. Note the age of structure was determined from the Appraisal
data within the Hall County Assessor’s website data.
TABLE 2: AVERAGE STRUCTURAL AGE, BY METHOD – 2021
Number Year Age Cumulative
1 1921 100 100 100
1 1966 55 55 155
2 1975 46 92 247
2 1993 28 56 303
6 303
50.5
Source: Grand Island GIS Aerials, Hall County Assessor’s and Marvin Planning Consultants 2021
Note: the two structures listed as 1975 were determined by use of the 1975 aerials online, these structures may actually be
older.
Age of Structure
Within the Study Area there are nine structures. After researching the structural age on the Hall
County Assessor’s website, the following breakdown was determined:
• 4 units (66.67%) were determined to be 40 years of age or older.
• 2 units (33.33%)were determined to be less than 40 years of age.
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However, when examining the age based upon a cumulative approach, as in Table 1 the
average age of the primary structures is equal to 50.5 years; thus, meeting the requirements of the
statutes.
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
Figure 7: Age of Structures
Source: Grand Island GIS, Hall County Assessor’s Office, MPC 2021
Blighting Summary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the Study Area.
• Substantial number of deteriorating structures
o Within the study are 100.00% of the structures were deemed to be in a normal condition
or worse.
• Deterioration of site or other improvements
o The former Alltel site is basically vacant, and the entire site is becoming more and more
deteriorated over time.
o Measures to improve the former Alltel site appear to be non-existent or minimal.
o The long-term vacancy of the Alltel facility is an indication of functional obsolescence.
• Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
o There is a linear detention cell located in the majority of the Study Area.
o During major rain event the detention cell can become deep with water and can
create a potential drowning potential.
o Within the detention cell standing water during the summer months may become
breeding grounds for mosquitoes and mosquitoes are known transmitters of the West
Nile virus.
• Diversity of Ownership
o Within this Study Area there are a total of eight property owners including the City of
Grand Island. With some of the issues being discussed for this area as well as the initial
phase of the Claude Road project, coordination and intervention by the City through
this process will make for a much better development area in the future.
Older than 40 years of age
Newer than 40 years
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• Factors Which Are Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
o The need to continue Claude Road north to State Street.
o Portions of this Study Area seem to be leftover tracts of land previous developments
either could not obtain or chose to ignore at the time.
o The portion of the Study Area south of 13th street is very narrow, especially after Claude
Road’s right-of-way is removed.
o The northern portion of the Study Area also looks like a set of leftover pieces as well.
• Dangerous Conditions to Life or Property Due to Fire or Other Causes
o There is a linear detention cell located in the majority of the Study Area.
o During major rain event the detention cell can become deep with water and can
create a potential drowning potential.
o Within the detention cell standing water during the summer months may become
breeding grounds for mosquitoes and mosquitoes are known transmitters of the West
Nile virus.
• Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
o Portions of this Study Area appear to be “chopped up” land and leftover pieces.
o Ideally, this Study Area should have been included in prior development efforts.
Criteria under Part B of the Blight Definition
• The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years.
o 4 units (66.67%) were determined to be 40 years of age or older.
o 2 units (33.33%) were determined to be less than 40 years of age.
o The average age based upon a cumulative age calculation is 50.5 years.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
• Faulty Lot Layout
• Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses.
• Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding fair value of the land.
• Defective or unusual condition of title,
• Unemployment in the designated area is at least 120% of the state or national average.
• One-half of unimproved property is over 40 years old.
• 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 designated.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the overall
condition of the Study Area.
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Substandard Conditions
Average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40 years.
Age of Structure
Within the Study Area there are nine structures. After researching the structural age on the Hall
County Assessor’s website, the following breakdown was determined:
• 4 units (66.67%) were determined to be 40 years of age or older.
• 2 units (33.33%) were determined to be less than 40 years of age.
However, when examining the age based upon a cumulative approach, as in Table 1 the
average age of the primary structures is equal to 50.5 years; thus, meeting the requirements of the
statutes.
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
Figure 8: Age of Structures
Source: Grand Island GIS, Hall County Assessor’s Office, MPC 2021
Older than 40 years of age
Newer than 40 years
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Substandard Summary
Nebraska State Statute requires that “…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;”
This Study Area meets the defintion of Substandard as defined in the Revised Nebraska State
Statutes.
FINDINGS FOR BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY AREA #34
Blight Study Area #34 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions.
These conditions include:
Blighted Conditions
• Condition of Structures
• Deterioration of Site and Other Improvements
• Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
• Diversity of Ownership
• Factors Which Are Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
• Dangerous Conditions to Life or Property Due to Fire or Other Causes
• Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
• Average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least 40 years.
Substandard Conditions
• Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years.
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Resolution Number 2021-06
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD
STUDY BY THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; AND APPROVAL OF
RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council at its August 10, 2021 meeting, referred the Blight and
Substandard Study for CRA Area 34, commissioned by Starostka Group Unlimited to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the
general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to the Nebraska
Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the
“Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing regarding said Blight and Substandard Study at their
meeting on September, 2021, and:
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Blight and Substandard Study and confirmed the
following findings:
This property as presented in the study meets the requirements to be declared substandard,
This property as presented in the study meets the requirements to be declared blighted,
The factors are necessary to declare the property blighted and substandard are sufficiently distributed
to impact development across the entire site,
That development of this property to its full potential is in the best interest of the City of Grand Island
and the entire region,
That there are projects ready to develop at this site if they can meet the financial goals of the
developers,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Blight and Substandard Study.
Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of this
resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided by law.
DATED: September 1, 2021
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTEST: By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Public Works - Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Grand Island -
Public Hearing concerning an amendment to the redevelopment
plan for CRA Area No. 5
Staff Contact:
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Agenda Item #5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
August 19, 2021
SUBJECT:
Redevelopment plan amendment for property located in Blight and Substandard Area 5 for a
Site Specific Redevelopment Plan for property located south of Capital Avenue and west of
Skypark Road, Lots 1-6 of Sunnyside Third Subdivision in Grand Island, in Hall County,
Nebraska to support this development. (C-24-2021GI)
PROPOSAL:
Procon Properties LLC, has purchased the vacant lots at the corner of Capital Avenue and
Skypark Road and is proposing to redevelop this industrial/commercial property with flex
industrial buildings. The property is zoned M-2 Heavy Manufacturing the proposed use is
consistent with the current zoning of the property and with the actions of Council when they
denied a request to rezone this property for residential uses because of the proximity to the
airport.
OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the CRA and the designated blight and substandard area is to provide
incentives for development in underdeveloped areas of the community. It is anticipated that
this property would continue to be used for commercial uses. This area has already been
declared blighted and substandard by the CRA, the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission and the Grand Island City Council.
This project is consistent with the existing zoning for this area within the City of Grand
Island. This is evident by the fact that the property is zoned M-2 Heavy Manufacturing. The
M-2 zone allows a variety of industrial, commercial and warehouse/storage uses.
The Regional Planning Commission recommendation is limited to the appropriateness of the
proposed use at this location. The Grand Island Comprehensive Plan calls commercial
development here.
The Planning Commission is required to comment on these applications to confirm that
expenditure of public funds through TIF is not supporting uses that would be inconsistent
with the comprehensive plan. The proposed use for a industrial/commercial development at
this location appears to be supported by the plan and past actions of the Grand Island City
Council.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve of the
redevelopment plan amendment as submitted. A resolution is attached for your
consideration.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area 5
July 2021
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area 5 with in the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area 5.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF CAPITAL AVENUE
AND WEST OF SKYPARK ROAD FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL,
INCLUDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, SITE WORK, SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER AND STREETS AND DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING
STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION 4 NEW MULTIUSE INDUSTRIAL STORAGE
BUILDINGS (54,000 SQ FT) SUITABLE FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL
OPERATIONS/WATERHOUSING AND COMMERCIAL/PERSONAL STORAGE.
The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in expenses associated with
redevelopment of the property located at south of Capital Avenue and west of
Skypark Road from its current state as vacant undeveloped underserved property
to commercial/industrial property with multiple flex buildings capable of
supporting commercial and industrial uses ranging from small commercial trade
offices and workspace to commercial warehousing. The use of Tax Increment
Financing is an integral part of the development plan and necessary to make this
project affordable. The project will result in developing a vacant piece of property
that has been subdivided and within the Grand Island city limits for more than 100
years. This property is not currently served by sanitary sewer. Sanitary sewer will
be extended to serve the property. The property is zoned for heavy manufacturing.
The proposed uses are consistent with the zoning, comprehensive plan and
proximity to the airport. This project as proposed would not be possible without the
use of TIF.
Procon Properties LLC has acquired the property and adjusted the property lines to
accommodate the proposed development. The property has remained vacant and
undeveloped since it was platted as Sunny Side Subdivision 1887. The developer is
responsible for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt-financing to
cover the costs associated with this project. The Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated for up
to 15 years for a period beginning January 1, 2023 towards the allowable costs and
associated financing project.
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Existing Land Use and Subject Property
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
Hall County Assessor Parcels 4000095793, 400095769, 400095726, 40095661,
40095645 and 400095145.
Legal Descriptions: All of Lots 1-6 of Sunny Side Third Subdivision in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
The tax increment will be captured for the tax years for which the payments become
delinquent in years 2023 through 2043 inclusive with no property extending beyond
the 15 maximum.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from the development and
construction of the industrial flex buildings over an anticipated period of five years.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution
providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be
divided for a period of up to 15 years after the effective date of this provision as set forth
in the Redevelopment Contract, consistent with this Redevelopment Plan. Said taxes
shall be divided as follows:
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise,such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
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premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on January 11, 2005.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are substantially consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Sunny
Side Third Subdivision is zoned for Heavy Manufacturing and the Grand Island City
Council has on a previous occasion denied a request to rezone this property for residential
use due to its proximity to the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. The Hall County
Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on September 1,
2021 and passed Resolution 2021-07 confirming that this project will be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Island as amended.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan for Area 1 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. The developer has acquired the property.
There is no proposed acquisition by the authority.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
This property is vacant and no structures will be demolished or removed.
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The Central
Nebraska Regional Airport is located to the north and east of this property. All of the
properties to the north, east and south are planned for manufacturing development and
Council has previously denied a request to change this property to a residential zoning
district at the request of Airport management. This property is in private ownership.
[§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned M-2 Heavy Manufacturing zone. No changes are anticipated in street
layouts or grades. No changes are anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are
any other planning changes contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The property is zoned M2 Heavy Manufacturing. Up to 65% of the property can be
covered with structures. The proposed plans are consistent with the expected site
coverage and intensity of use. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. Sewer will be extended
through this property with this development. Water is available to the subdivision. and
will be extended to all of the lots.
Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use of this building.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. The existing house on this
property was vacant prior to consideration of this paln. No relocation is
contemplated or necessary. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106] No members of the
authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property. Pinnacle Bank is
considering financing of this project if it is approved and CRA Member Bart Qualsett, is
President of the local branch of Pinnacle Bank.
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6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The estimated costs for this project including acquisition are $4,555,456. Site acquisition
was $135,000. Site improvements including: site work and grading, utility
improvements, sidewalks and other flat concrete of $1,144,984 Architectural and
Engineering planning services of $188,125 and are included as a TIF eligible expense.
Legal, Developer and Audit Fees including a reimbursement to the City and the CRA of
$8,150 are included as TIF eligible expense. The total of eligible expenses for this project
is $1,476,259.
The developer will provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $1,307,858 from the proceeds of the TIF. Actual
benefit of the TIF after applying an interest rate of 4.5% to the project will be $949,796.
This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax Increment Revenues generated from the
project. TIF revenues shall be made available to repay the original debt and associated
interest after January 1, 2023 through December 2043.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
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The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This
will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and
blighting conditions.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between September 2021 and
December of 2023. Excess valuation should be available for this project for up to 15
years on each phase of the development beginning with the 2023 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
This property has been in the Grand Island municipal limits and largely undeveloped for
more than 100 years. The proximity to the airport further restricts the development
potential of this property. The proposed use for flex industrial buildings is consistent with
the current zoning and provides a buffer between the airport and surrounding residential
development.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat.
(2012), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed
Redevelopment Project, including:
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Project Sources and Uses. Public funds from tax increment financing in the amount of
$1,307,858 provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority will be
required to complete the project. This investment by the Authority will leverage
$3,247,598 in private sector financing and equity investment; a private investment of
$2.48 for every TIF dollar invested.
Use of Funds. Source of Funds
Description TIF Funds Private Funds Total
Site Acquisition $135,000 $135,000
Building Costs $2,274,367 $2,274,367
Sewer $238,027 $74,734 $312,761
Water $32,551 $32,551
Electric $225,535 $246,906 $472,441
Public Streets/Sidewalks $282,347 $490,847 $773,194
Site preparation/Dirt
Work
$198,123 $16,921 $215,044
Architecture/Engineering $188,125 $188,125
Financing Fees $ 80,000 $ 80,000
Legal/TIF Contract $ 6,000 $ 6,000
other (Landscaping) $63,823 $63,823
Govt. Fees and Expenses $2,150 $2,150
TOTALS $1,307,858 $3,247,598 $4,555,456
Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped has January 1, 2020, valuation of
approximately $86,893. Based on the 2020 levy this would result in a real property tax of
approximately $1,803. It is anticipated that the assessed value will increase by
$4,202,957 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This development
will result in an estimated tax increase of over $87,191 annually. The tax increment
gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use as city
general tax revenues, for a period of 15 years, or such shorter time as may be required to
amortize the TIF bond, but would be used for eligible private redevelopment costs to
enable this project to be realized.
Estimated 2021 assessed value: $ 1,803
Estimated taxable value after completion $ 4,289,940
Increment value $ 4,202,957
Annual TIF generated (estimated) $ 87,191
TIF bond issue $ 1,307858
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
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The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $87,191. The
proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $4,202,957. No tax shifts are
anticipated from the project. The project creates additional valuation that will support
taxing entities long after the project is paid off.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools. The Grand Island Public School system was notified of this application prior to
consideration of this plan by the Grand Island CRA, Regional Planning Commission or
City Council. Fire and police protection are available and should not be negatively
impacted by this development though any additional development and population may
impact time of service.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The initial construction of these units will provide jobs. It is possible that some
smaller trade related firms would locate in one of these units.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This project will not have a negative impact on other employers.
(e) Impacts on student populations of school districts within the City or Village:
This development will not have an impact on the Grand Island School system as there
is no residential development intended with this proposal.
(f) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This property was first subdivided in 1887 and there has been no development on it
since that time. A review of the aerial photography of the City of Grand Island shows no
development in 1937 the earliest photos and none on any photos since that time.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between October of
2021 and December of 2024. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the
property as of January 1, 2021. Excess valuation should be available for this project for
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15 years beginning in 2023 with taxes due in 2024. Excess valuation will be used to pay
the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the
developer for a period not to exceed 15 years on each phase or an amount not to exceed
$1,307,858. The developer will spend $1,476,259 on eligible activities based on the
estimates presented.
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Resolution Number 2021-07
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SITE SPECIFIC
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
AND APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Chairman and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”), referred the Redevelopment Plan for lots 1-6 of
Sunnyside Third Subdivision at Capital Avenue and Skypark Road-Procon Properties LLC to the
Hall County Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) for review and recommendation as
to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 18-2112 of the Community Development Law, Chapter 18,
Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Redevelopment Plan as to its conformity with
the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Redevelopment Plan.
Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of
this resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided
by law.
DATED: September 1, 2021.
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTEST: By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item F3
Public Hearing - Annexatiion of 1118 N. North Road - Grand
Island - Public Hearing regarding the annexation plan for property
located at 1118 N. North Road
Staff Contact:
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Agenda Item # 6
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
August 23, 2021
SUBJECT:Annexation of Property Located at 1118 N. North Road
PROPOSAL: To annex properties as shown on the attached annexation plan
OVERVIEW:
Cities are created to facilitate the infrastructure necessary (streets, sewer, water…) for
people to live together in close proximity. Annexation is the way cities grow. Grand
Island has annexed suburban development numerous times over its history including
areas such as Parkview, Capital Heights and Rainbow Lake. The City of Grand Island
has been involved in numerous lawsuits over annexation but has ultimately continued to
grow into the City it is today because of annexation.
Nebraska Statutes allow cities of the First Class to annex property that is adjacent to and
contiguous with the municipal limits of the city and that is not agricultural land that is
rural in nature. Agricultural land with adjacent municipal services and greater value as
developed land than as farm ground has been found by Nebraska courts to be suburban
in nature and therefore eligible for annexation. At the request of the Hall County Election
Commissioner, City staff reviewed the house located at 1118 N. North Road to decide if
it meets the qualifications of being adjacent and contiguous to the current city limits and
not agricultural land that is rural in nature.
At the August 10, 2021 meeting of the Grand Island City Council a resolution was
passed that directed the planning department and other city staff as follows:
to proceed with preparing annexation plans (as required and defined by statute),
to notify property owners and school districts as required by law, and
to forward the annexation plans to the Regional Planning Commission for review,
for the house located at 1118 N. North Road.
The annexation plan is complete and ready for consideration and recommendation by
the Regional Planning Commission. The map in the plan identifies the location of the
house on the west side of North Road south of the new fire station.
The property under consideration is in the Grand Island Utilities District and the
Northwest/Cedar Hollow School District. This property is currently on City water and a
sanitary sewer improvement district is almost complete that will make sanitary sewer
available to this house.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council annex this property as presented finding that:
Municipal services including water, street maintenance, electricity and building
inspections are currently being provided by the City of Grand Island.
Municipal services including sanitary sewer, police, fire and ambulance, and library
services will be available upon annexation.
That the house located on a lot of less than 1 acre connected to city water and
surrounded by city limits on 3 sides is not agricultural and rural in nature.
That annexation of this property would further the case for fair and confidential
democratic elections.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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ANNEXATION PLAN LOT 1 HANOVER SECOND SUBDIVISION
AUGUST 2021
OVERVIEW
Section 16-117 of The Nebraska State Statute allows municipalities of the first class to
annex any contiguous or adjacent lands, lots, tracts, streets, or highways that are urban or
suburban in character and in such direction as may be deemed proper.
Regulations governing municipal annexation were implemented in order to develop an
equitable system for adding to and increasing city boundaries as urban growth occurs.
Areas of the community that are urban in nature, and are contiguous to existing
boundaries, are appropriate for consideration of annexation.
Annexation of urban areas adjacent to existing city boundaries can be driven by many
factors. The following are reasons annexation should be considered:
1.Governing urban areas with the statutorily created urban form of
government, municipalities have historically been charged with meeting the
needs of the expanded community.
2.Provide municipal services. Municipalities are created to provide the
governmental services essential for sound urban development and for the
protection of health, safety and well being of residents in areas that are used
primarily for residential, industrial, and commercial purposes.
3.Ensure orderly growth pursuant to land use, building, street, sidewalk,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and electrical services.
4.Provide more equitable taxation to existing property owners for the urban
services and facilities that non-city residents in proposed annexation areas
use on a regular basis such as parks, streets, public infrastructure, emergency
services, retail businesses and associated support.
5.Ensure ability to impose and consistently enforce planning processes and
policies.
6.Address housing standards and code compliance to positively impact quality
of life for residents.
7.Enable residents of urban areas adjacent to city to participate in municipal
issues, including elections that either do or will have an impact on their
properties.
8.Anticipate and allocate resources for infrastructure improvements.
9. Increase number of street or lane miles while increasing gas tax dollars
received from the Nebraska Department of Roads.
10. Provide long term visioning abilities as it relates to growth and provision of
services.
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City Services Available and to be provided
A comprehensive inventory of services and facilities, relative to the types and level of
services currently being provided as well as the types of level of services anticipated as a
result of annexation, has been developed.
The inventory includes general information concerning:
Existing infrastructure in affected area(s)
Summary of expenditures to extend existing infrastructure
Summary of operating expenditures associated with increased services
Emergency services
The service plan incorporates detailed elements of the inventory. The inventory and
resulting service plan should be the basis for discussions concerning each specific area
identified for potential annexation. It should be noted that the capital improvements to
existing infrastructure and extending services may take place over a period of time in
order to ensure adequate time for planning, designing, funding and constructing such
a sizable number of projects while protecting the financial integrity of the City’s
enterprise funds. The service plan provides for extending the trunk water and sanitary
sewer lines to the annexed area if they are not already available. Individual property
owners will be responsible for the cost of extending services through neighborhoods
and for connecting their properties to the public systems.
City Services not requiring extension of infrastructure would be available
immediately upon annexation. Services requiring extension of infrastructure would
be available upon installation of services to City of Grand Island standards and
acceptance into the City systems and or payment of tap fees or assessments.
Extension of services not immediately available may be contingent on the successful
creation and continuation of an assessment district to raise the necessary funding
for installation.
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Lot 1 of Hanover Second Subdivision and all adjoining right of way or easement for
road purposes.
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This property is the located in the northwest part of the community. It is south of 13th
Street on the west side of North Road. The City of Grand Island provides electric and
water services to this property area. A sanitary sewer connection is available to this
property as part of a recent sewer assessment district. This is one residential lot with a
one single family dwelling on 0.613 acres of property with additional right of way and
easement for road purposes.
INVENTORY OF SERVICES
1. Police Protection. The City of Grand Island Police Department will provide
protection and law enforcement services in the annexation area. These services include:
Normal patrols and responses
Handling of complaints and incident reports
Investigation of crimes
Standard speed and traffic enforcement
Special units such as traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics, and
gang suppression
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis. The Police Department has an
authorized police force of 85 officers. The Police Department is staffed at a rate of 1.63
officers per one thousand population persons. Immediate annexation of the area will not
have any impact on police services.
2. Fire Protection. The City of Grand Island Fire Department will provide
emergency and fire prevention services in the annexation area. These services include:
Fire suppression and rescue
Hazardous materials incident response
Periodic inspections of commercial properties
Public safety education
These services are provided, on a city-wide basis, by 70 employees operating from four
fire stations and City Hall Administration. Fire station 4 is locate immediately north of
this property.
3. Emergency Medical Services. The City of Grand Island is the current provider of
local emergency medical services in the city and will provide this service in the annexed
area.
Emergency medical and ambulance services
Emergency dispatch (provided by the City/County Emergency Management
Department)
The City of Grand Island Fire Department provides these services, on a city-wide basis.
Firefighting personnel are emergency medical technicians and 35 are certified
paramedics.
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4. Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer). The City of Grand Island has sanitary sewer
services in the area through existing sewer lines. A sanitary sewer connection for this
property was installed as part of a sanitary sewer assessment district 544 and is located at
the southwest corner of the property. The owners may connect to this service at any time.
Final assessments will be determined upon final completion of district 544.
5. Maintenance of Roads and Streets. The City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department, will maintain public streets over which the City has jurisdiction. These
services include:
Snow and ice removal
Emergency pavement repair
Preventative street maintenance
Asphalt resurfacing
Ditch and drainage maintenance
Sign and signal maintenance
Asphalt resurfacing
North Road is already maintained by the City at this location as the portions of the road
immediately north and south this approximate 180 foot gap in jurisdiction are already
being maintained by the City.
6. Electric Utilities. This Annexation area is currently provided electrical services
by the City of Grand Island. The services appear adequate to meet the needs of the area.
These services include:
Electric utility services
Street lights
7. Water Utilities. The City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, currently
maintains the water utilities services for the proposed annexation area. No additional
mains are necessary to serve this property. This property hooked up to the Grand Island
municipal water system for domestic water purposes.
8. Maintenance of Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools No impact is
anticipated as a result of annexation. There are not recreational facilities located in this
area.
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9. Building Regulations. The City of Grand Island, Building Department, will
oversee services associated with building regulations, including:
Commercial Building Plan Review
Residential Building Plan Review
Building Permit Inspections and Issuance
Investigation of complaints relative to Minimum Housing Standards
Regulation of Manufactured Home Parks
Investigation of Illegal Business Complaints
Investigation and Enforcement of Zoning Violations
10. Code Compliance. The City of Grand Island’s Legal Department and Code
Compliance division will continue to provide the following services associated with
enforcing compliance with the City Code:
Enforcement Proceedings for Liquor and Food Establishment Violations
Investigation and Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Junked Vehicles and
Vehicle Parts, Garbage, Refuse and Litter
Investigation of Enforcement of Complaints Regarding Weed and Animal Violations
Providing Enforcement Support to Other Departments for City Code and Regulatory
Violations
11.Library Services. The residents of this property currently have access to library
services through an interlocal agreement with Hall County and Grand Island.
Upon annexation services will be available as they are to all Grand Island
residents.
12.Other City Services. All other City Departments with jurisdiction in the area will
provide services according to city policies and procedures.
Summary of Impacts
Police Protection No Impact
Fire Protection No Impact
Emergency Medical Services No Impact
Wastewater Available with a connection in place
Roads and Streets No Impact
Electric Service Already in GI Service Area and connected
Water Service Connected
Parks, Playgrounds and Swimming Pools No Impact
Building Regulations Already Subject to GI Regulations
Code Compliance Would be Subject to GI Regulations
Library No Impact
Other No Impact
School District Northwest School District
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Financial Impacts of the Lot 1 Hanover Second Subdivision Annexation
Financial Impact Before Annex After Annex
2021 Property Valuation $165,873 $165,873
City sales tax now applicable No Yes
Assume $165,873 Value
2020 Tax Rates
Tax Entity Bond 2020 Levy 2020 Taxes 2020 Levy 2020 Taxes
City Levy 0.00 $0.00 0.344455 $571.36
City Bond 0.00 $0.00 0.00 $0.00
CRA 0.00 $0.00 0.020548 $34.08
Hall
County 0.390554 $647.82 0.390554 $647.82
Rural Fire 0.031063 $51.53 0.00 $0.00
Fire Bond* 0.00 $0.00 0.00 $0.00
GIPS
School $0.00 1.08 $1791.43
4th Bond $0.00 0.08094 $134.26
5th Bond $0.00 0.096867 $160.68
NW
School 0.776284 $1287.65 0.00 $0.00
ESU 10 0.015 $24.88 0.015 $24.88
CCC 0.092 $152.60 0.092 $152.60
CPNRD 0.022982 $38.12 0.022982 $38.12
Ag Society 0.002755 $4.57 0.002755 $4.57
Airport 0.009315 $15.45 0.009315 $15.45
Airport Bond 0.021184 $35.14 0.0211840 $35.14
Total Combined 1.36113700 $2257.76 2.1766 $3610.39
Hall County, ESU, Community College, NRD and other levies will not change.
Total property tax levy 1.361137/$2257.76 2.176600/$3610.39
This property is already connected to city water and when connected to city sewer will
pay a sewer generate revenue for those enterprise funds based on the rate structure and
usage.
*previously approved bonds will remain with property until paid off
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Location of Sewer and Water Lines near 1118 N. North Road
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Generalized Existing Land Use August 2021
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