Kalona council approves Incline Grove Phase 2 preliminary plat and site waivers

The Kalona City Council on Nov. 4 approved construction plans and multiple site‑plan waivers for Incline Grove Phase 2, then passed Resolution 2024‑II authorizing the preliminary plat for the 15.06‑acre subdivision.

The approval clears Moyna Holdings’ proposal for lots 9–14 after the city’s Planning and Zoning Board recommended the plat and waiver package. Council members voted unanimously in favor of the plans and the resolution, with J. Schmidt making the motion to authorize signing of the plat and G. Schmidt seconding.

The waiver package included several specific exceptions to standard subdivision requirements: allowing storm‑sewer connections to be serviced by each lot’s septic system because there is no sewer connectivity in that area; excluding front sidewalks on the north two lots and an earlier lot #8 because those lots have trail connectivity in their backyards; requiring 5‑foot sidewalks on the south lots that lack trail access; and a carriage‑style exterior lighting requirement on each acreage lot to match Incline Grove Phase 1. The council reviewed those conditions and approved the waiver on a motion by G. Schmidt, seconded by Beisheim.

According to the resolution presented at the meeting, the preliminary plat covers 15.06 acres. The council authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign the plat; the council was polled and J. Schmidt, Spitzer, G. Schmidt and Beisheim each voted yes.

The action moves the subdivision forward procedurally; the resolution and waiver impose the specific construction and design conditions the council approved. The council did not specify additional funding or a construction start date at the meeting.