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Iowa City commission recommends rezoning 13.6 acres for 19-home Cardinal Point West phase
Summary
The planning commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning about 13.6 acres west of Ava Circle and south of Kennedy Parkway to allow 19 single‑family homes, citing alignment with the IC 2030 comprehensive plan and the Clear Creek master plan; the matter moves to city council for a public hearing.
Sam Brodersen, an associate planner with Neighborhood and Development Services, told the commission the application REZ25-14 would rezone roughly 13.6 acres from Interim Development Research Park to medium‑density single‑family residential (RS‑8) for 4.75 acres and rural residential (RR‑1) for 8.85 acres to support the next phase of the Cardinal Point West development.
"Staff is recommending approval of REZ2514, a request to rezone approximately 13.6 acres of land West Of Ava Circle and South Of Kennedy Parkway to medium density single family residential zoning for 4.75 acres and rural residential zoning for 8.85 acres with no conditions," Brodersen said. He explained the RS‑8 area is intended to accommodate 19 single‑family dwellings while the RR‑1 portion would remain undeveloped to preserve sensitive features.
The staff report said the proposal aligns with the IC 2030 comprehensive plan and the Clear Creek master plan, both of which identify the area for conservation‑oriented design. Brodersen noted the applicant held a Good Neighbor meeting on Oct. 22 with three attendees who asked about the plan and site vision.
Gina Landau of Navigate Homes, representing owner Crossing Land, said the request is to enable construction of 19 single‑family homes and offered to answer questions. Commissioners asked whether the Clear Creek master plan is publicly available; staff said it is available by request and that city services are in place to serve the proposed development.
Commissioner Johnson expressed support, saying the land is vacant and the proposed smaller single‑family homes would help address housing needs. With no public comment, Johnson moved to accept the rezoning as presented; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Brodersen said the city council will schedule a public hearing and consider the rezoning at its next meeting on Nov. 18.
By moving the matter to council, the commission’s recommendation does not itself change zoning; the council will hold a public hearing and may approve, modify or deny the rezoning application.
