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Council opens hearing and approves first reading of Ordinance 578 to widen three‑car garage curb cut to 42 feet
Summary
The Grundy Center City Council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 578 to increase the curb‑cut width for three‑car garages to 42 feet, received no public comment, and approved first reading with a motion to advance to third reading at the next meeting; vote was five ayes.
The Grundy Center City Council opened a public hearing at 6:31 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2024, for Ordinance 578, an amendment to Chapter 141 that would allow a curb cut up to 42 feet wide for a three‑car garage. No members of the public addressed the hearing, and the council closed the hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Smith moved and Rasmussen seconded the first reading of Ordinance 578 and a motion to suspend the rules so the ordinance can move to third reading at the next meeting. The motion carried on a 5–0 vote (five ayes). The ordinance text discussed the specific curb‑cut width change (42 feet) but did not record additional amendments or conditions. The council noted no public testimony at the hearing.
If adopted in subsequent readings, the change would alter driveway curb‑cut standards for properties seeking a three‑car garage. The council scheduled further consideration at the next regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2024.
