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Pottawattamie County supervisors approve three preliminary plats, set rezoning for second reading
Summary
At its July 14 meeting the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved preliminary plats for Legacy Ridge Phase 1, Wonder Ridge Replat and Schultz Subdivision, approved an urban renewal engagement letter, and gave first consideration to a rezoning ordinance with second reading set for July 21.
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors, presided over by Chairman Pro-Tem Tim Wichman, approved three preliminary subdivision plats, authorized an engagement letter related to an urban-renewal TIF development agreement and gave first consideration to a rezoning ordinance at its July 14, 2026 meeting.
The board voted 4–0 (Supervisor Brian Shea was absent) to approve Planning and Zoning Resolution No. 2026-08, which accepts the preliminary plat for Legacy Ridge Subdivision Phase 1 in Lewis Township. The plat was presented at the public hearing by Mark Hanwright of Heartland Properties, who identified himself as representing JGHP LLC. The motion to approve was made by Supervisor Susan Miller and seconded by Supervisor Keith Jones; roll call recorded AYES: Tim Wichman, Susan Miller, Jeff Jorgensen and Keith Jones; ABSENT: Brian Shea.
The board also opened and closed the public hearing on the Wonder Ridge Replat in Hazel Dell Township. Keith Clausen spoke in favor; Susan Miles raised concerns during the hearing. The board approved Planning and Zoning Resolution No. 2026-09 to accept the Wonder Ridge preliminary plat on a roll-call vote of 4–0 (Shea absent). The board then opened a hearing and after a public comment in favor approved first consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-02, an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to change approximately 4.34 acres from a Class A-4 (Loess Hills) District to a Class C-2 (General Commercial) District for business and professional offices. The board set second consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-02 for July 21, 2026, with publication scheduled for July 30 and record on July 31, 2026.
In Garner Township the board approved Planning and Zoning Resolution No. 2026-10, accepting the preliminary plat for Schultz Subdivision. The motion to close the public hearing and approve the preliminary plat carried on a 4–0 roll-call vote of those present.
The board approved and authorized the chairman to sign an engagement letter to amend an urban renewal plan and a TIF-backed development agreement involving JJHP, LLC; legal counsel for that engagement will be Dorsey & Whitney LLP. That approval was made by motion of Supervisor Susan Miller, seconded by Supervisor Jeff Jorgensen, and recorded as unanimous among those present.
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing July 13–17, 2026 as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week. The proclamation, approved 4–0 with Supervisor Shea absent, cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data stating that U.S. crash fatalities in 2024 numbered 39,254 and that 41 percent of those fatalities occurred in rural areas.
The Pottawattamie County Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report for Jan. 1–June 30, 2026 was approved by unanimous vote of present supervisors. The board discussed an appointment to the Iowa West board but took no action on that item. In a study session Jasmine Elmore, director of human resources, presented options for potential employee wellness providers; Human Resources will lead follow-up review and convene meetings. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Jeff Jorgensen and second by Supervisor Keith Jones.
What happens next: Ordinance No. 2026-02 returns for second consideration on July 21, 2026; preliminary plats approved as preliminary actions will proceed to final plat requirements and conditions as outlined in county subdivision regulations before final approval.
