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Council approves side‑setback variance and developer agreement for Randy's Foods expansion
Summary
Council approved a variance reducing a required 15-foot side setback to 11 feet for Randy's Foods LLC at 1910 5th Street NW and authorized a developer's agreement to address parking and site issues; the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval.
The council approved two measures permitting an addition at Randy's Foods LLC, located behind Hy‑Vee at 1910 5th Street Northwest. Planning staff identified the applicant as Brad Moore and described a proposed building addition that would provide dry storage.
Staff said the request is for an 11‑foot side setback where code requires 15 feet, a 4‑foot variance. The planning commission reviewed the application and voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff also presented a developer's agreement intended to address future parking and site implications.
Council members asked about drainage between buildings and whether stormwater and engineering reviews would address potential issues; staff said engineering would perform a stormwater review and the project includes on‑site stormwater facilities. After brief discussion, council approved Resolution 2026‑198 (variance) and Resolution 2026‑199 (developer's agreement) by voice vote.
The approval allows the business to expand without a full rebuild of the existing 1950s building, according to staff.
