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Board schedules public hearing to consider vacating portion of Harbor Lane; neighbors, access concerns raised
Summary
The Board set a June 24, 2025 public hearing on a petition to vacate a short segment of Harbor Lane; staff and supervisors discussed potential impacts on neighboring properties, turnaround access and landlocked parcels.
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors voted to set a public hearing for 10 a.m. on June 24, 2025, to consider vacating a portion of Harbor Lane after a landowner requested the change.
County Engineer John Rasmussen and staff said the requested vacation affects a short segment used as an approach to a private driveway. Staff noted the landowner’s intent was to address nuisances such as people riding minibikes on the strip. Supervisors asked whether vacating the easement would landlock other residents and whether the property owner would provide a turnaround near the property line; staff said those questions should be addressed before the vacation is finalized.
Rasmussen explained the county could still set the hearing while making adjustments to the proposed boundary so long as the legal notice deadlines were met. Supervisors discussed potential damages the county might owe to other residents if access was lost and noted the county’s subdivision ordinance could limit private lane use and future lot splits.
Why it matters: Vacating a public road easement can affect access rights for multiple properties and may require damages, access easements or construction of turnarounds. The hearing will give neighbors a chance to comment and allow staff to present maps and proposed mitigation.
Board action: The board approved a resolution (27-2025) to set the public hearing date and instructed staff to follow up with the property owner about providing a turnaround and to prepare the legal notice and materials for the hearing.
