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Dickinson County planning commission approves two rezoning requests, moves forward with Ferguson subdivision pre-application
Summary
The Dickinson County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning two separate properties (one to R-1 and one to R-2) and approved a preliminary-subdivision pre-application; both rezoning motions passed 7-0.
The Dickinson County Planning and Zoning Commission on June 15 recommended approval of two rezoning requests and advanced a preliminary subdivision application, all by unanimous votes.
Megan Kardell, Dickinson County zoning administrator, presented a rezoning request from TJ Holdings LLC (Tony and Jill Petersen) to change two parcels on 28th Street from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Suburban Residential. Kardell said the request is consistent with the county comprehensive plan and that utilities for the lots would be private (wells and septic). Tony Petersen, who said he purchased the land from William Hanby, told the commission he prefers R-1 so the land is suitable for homes. Commissioner Carol Pierce moved to recommend rezoning; Commissioner David Besch seconded and the motion passed 7-0.
Kardell then presented a separate rezoning request for parcels on 165th Street to change zoning from R-1 Suburban to R-2 One- & Two-Family Residential. She noted the minimum lot standard for R-2 is 10,000 square feet and an 80-foot width, compared with R-1’s one-acre minimum, which allows for more efficient land use. Staff reported letters about utilities from Black Hills, Alliant Energy, Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary, the Dickinson County Engineer and Iowa Lakes Regional Water. Neighbor Ryan Ferguson, who said he owns adjacent property, asked for clarification about road and setback requirements; Chair James Blum advised Ferguson he will need to meet minimum road standards, right-of-way, grading and stormwater management requirements for future applications. Commissioner Pierce moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Nancy Menke seconded and the motion passed 7-0.
Commissioners also considered a preliminary-subdivision pre-application from Ryan Ferguson. Commissioner Pierce motioned to allow Ferguson to move forward with the preliminary subdivision application; Nancy Menke seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
All three formal actions were recorded as unanimous recommendations to proceed; no dissenting votes were recorded. The commission did not take up annexation for the 28th Street parcels—the applicants said they prefer to remain in the county and staff noted city taxes are higher than county taxes.
The commission adjourned after completing the agenda.
