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Hall told the council the gravel shoulders are eroding from vehicle traffic and snow‑plow operations and said the issues are worse near 50th Street where the bike path runs adjacent to the street. “With the gravel out there, there's a lot of erosion… there's a lot of wash out down there,” Hall said.

City staff responded that the area is included in the city’s capital improvement plan (CIP) but that no construction timeline is yet set. “In the meantime, I can certainly pass this along to public works to have them go take a look at that,” a city staff member said. The staff member also acknowledged past maintenance had repaired problems but said repeated placement of rock can be inefficient if the underlying erosion is not addressed.

Hall said he works in highway maintenance and commended public works for snow removal while noting the shoulder damage caused by those operations. The council did not take formal action during the meeting; staff said they would forward the resident’s concerns to public works for inspection and potential maintenance or planning action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 27, 2025 Norwalk City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Norwalk resident raised concerns about erosion and rutting on gravel shoulders along Beardsley and asked whether the city plans to install curbs and storm drains. City staff said the work is in the capital improvement plan but no timeline was set and that public works will inspect the area.","taxTitle","Norwalk City, Warren County, Iowa","taxId",64209,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6621592,"Norwalk council approves multiple ordinance readings and zoning changes in brief special meeting",21840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2801714-6009cfa6b726bd1b0a67c9203e484b10&start=21840&end=21840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2801714-6009cfa6b726bd1b0a67c9203e484b10/thumbnail_21840000.jpg","/articles/6621592/Norwalk-City/Warren-County/Iowa/Norwalk-council-approves-multiple-ordinance-readings-and-zoning-changes-in-brief-special-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6621592-b7ad95d04af142643300e23fe5b60179/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170695&Signature=dps7MFwasIGcGjl8t79kEk07XfAnia5zYs-KC~P1AdAfyMCBs5iv5eTdHLZB64Zn-dru-NykbM0sWDQuZBzauYe4KtrX63C~27F-5A4YW-4N1kWs~oMKHomOzqX05lXci3fwMq5lZs-7XAx6uRLnrB0yQ0BcFhCJyoLBIAh2RdNkWq3vKqPUJBDkrybcndGIeczt9YO4B2VnQ5XRnIUV7Fl~c3whp3rA5Jo16DGtTUTYUUY267NPIYkSzsRPPT6AZDs3vfoS-WuuYqu56s7al60Jko2uCr0HNAmTnCceQhoC5T009dDQgYy5rM0fmoofWM-ygHHzLy3ju4xAuAtSqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwalk City Council cleared several ordinances and map changes at its March 27 special meeting, approving first and subsequent readings needed to advance rezones, amendments to planned unit developments and changes to water meter and irrigation rates.

Key actions included first reading approval to rezone 818 and a Half North Avenue from C‑4 Founders to RF Founders; first reading to amend hydrant (temporary) meter deposit language so deposits equal the meter cost; second reading and approval of the 1421 Sunset Drive infill PUD with C‑2 uses; second reading approval to rezone 7680 County Line Road from AR (Agricultural Reserve) to RE‑1 (single‑family residential); final readings adopting changes to the Maple Heights PUD and the Orchard Hills PUD (the latter includes a developer‑proposed 62+ residency restriction recorded to run with the land); and final reading approval of amended secondary/irrigation water rates.

The council conducted roll calls on each item; in all recorded votes during the meeting the motion carried. Examples: the first reading for 818 and a Half North Avenue was moved by Council Member Cool and seconded by Council Member Livingston and recorded as carried (Brown — yes; Cool — yes; Livingston — yes; Baker — yes). The first reading to amend hydrant meter deposit policy was moved by Livingston and seconded by Cool and approved on roll call. The council held public hearings and received no written or oral comments on several rezones before advancing the items.

Most of the items were described by staff as corrective or technical in nature: the hydrant meter change updates the deposit so the city recovers meter replacement cost rather than relying on a fixed deposit amount; the 7680 County Line Road rezone aligns a property with neighboring lots to permit owner improvements; and the Maple Heights amendment adds flexibility for diversified housing in that PUD. The Orchard Hills amendment was amended in previous meetings to include an age‑restricted (62+) clause for a specified parcel; staff said the developer requested and consented to the restriction, and the council placed the restriction to run with the land, referencing Iowa Code chapter 614.24 during the discussion.

Motions were typically handled as follows: individual council members moved and seconded readings and final adoptions, roll calls were administered by city clerk Lindsay, and motions carried without recorded opposition. The council also approved the consent agenda and adjourned after about 19 minutes.

Votes at a glance (selected items from the March 27 meeting):
- First reading: Rezoning 818 and a Half North Avenue (C‑4 to RF Founders). Motion: Council Member Cool; Second: Council Member Livingston. Recorded votes: Brown, Cool, Livingston, Baker — yes. Outcome: first reading approved.
- First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 91 (water meters) and Chapter 177 (rates and fees) to set hydrant/temporary meter deposits equal to meter cost. Motion: Council Member Livingston; Second: Council Member Cool. Recorded votes: unanimous. Outcome: first reading approved.
- Second reading: Ordinance rezoning 1421 Sunset Drive to an infill planned unit development with C‑2 uses. Motion: Council Member Cool; Second: Council Member Livingston. Recorded votes: unanimous. Outcome: second reading approved.
- Second reading: Rezoning 7680 County Line Road from AR to RE‑1 (single‑family). Motion: Livingston; Second: Brown. Recorded votes: unanimous. Outcome: second reading approved.
- Final reading: Maple Heights PUD amendment (residential use adjustments). Motion: Cool; Second: Livingston. Recorded votes: unanimous. Outcome: ordinance adopted.
- Final reading: Orchard Hills PUD amendment (Parcel 1B with 62+ residency restriction recorded to run with the land). Motion: Livingston; Second: Cool. Recorded votes: unanimous. Outcome: ordinance adopted.
- Final reading: Chapter 92 (water rates) and Chapter 177 (rates and fees) — amended secondary/irrigation water rates and an inclining block schedule applied year‑round. Motion: Livingston; Second: Cool. Recorded votes: unanimous. Outcome: ordinance adopted.

Council members and staff said the measures address technical zoning record issues, clarify fee structures, and aim to reduce peak water demand via irrigation rate changes. All items passed by roll call votes during the meeting.","At a March 27 special meeting, the Norwalk City Council approved a package of ordinance readings and zoning amendments including hydrant meter deposit language, two rezones, PUD amendments and revised irrigation rates. Most items passed with unanimous roll‑call votes.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":87,"_52":88,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":89,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":90,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6621597,"Council approves first reading to rezone 818½ North Avenue after city staff describes split lot history","/articles/6621597/Norwalk-City/Warren-County/Iowa/Council-approves-first-reading-to-rezone-818-North-Avenue-after-city-staff-describes-split-lot-history","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6621597-bcc22425d174ee22678bfc36ff929529/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170695&Signature=P7PTvFnpmV22e6RFbnkGiStIE9dqYkspZTATZz~PB~M5D9THWCjFS4DFlRy~1GmST8kNxgEG1Fg-94xqZGDR9C5YlR5YRkSiumFdE~lbYuHj69orA4WDmu7i850m4N9pd1VglQ9siEYbp~0ldtWaE~OMfpjvfqjqQJxZIbPA8vnZB1Wz4EPjwBeqmxk9Uj9yffOXsoomQ5i1OHGtAOF1m5bpZsR7LUrkRUjFTpSpMp9kqHdE9B9o4EJOLuL9CdaNfKerg8qYT9o4OrRQ6RvcSYT~GfGARLcagBDmBGjOeoe5U6XCPPJ4MINBxMVTknSFu4QHrBgnDHQ5hu-JiImLCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwalk City Council on Thursday approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the official zoning map and rezone 818 and a Half North Avenue from C‑4 Founders (commercial) to RF Founders (residential).

City staff told the council the parcel appears to have been split in the 1950s and that part of an existing house lies in the commercial zone, which is complicating the owner's efforts to sell or refinance. “Basically, what this is is this is a lot that was somehow subdivided into two different lots… the north part of that lot is in the C‑4 zoning district,” said Jim, a city staff member who presented the item.

The rezoning was presented during a public hearing that opened at about 6:04 p.m.; no written or oral comments were filed with the city for this item. Council Member Cool moved to approve the first reading; Council Member Livingston seconded. The roll call votes recorded by city clerk Lindsay were Brown: yes; Cool: yes; Livingston: yes; Baker: yes. The motion carried.

During discussion, council members noted the split lot appears to be recorded with the county, although city records do not show when the division occurred. “The county shows that it's legally divided. There's two lots according to the county,” a council member said during the hearing. Staff confirmed the house on the property was built in 1952 and said the rezoning would align the zoning designation with the existing residential use so lenders will treat the property as residential.

Council and staff characterized the action as correcting an existing irregularity rather than creating a new land‑use change; staff said they did not anticipate any negative impacts to the city from granting the rezoning. The ordinance will return for subsequent readings as required by city code.

Action details: Council approved the first reading of the ordinance to rezone 818 and a Half North Avenue from C‑4 Founders to RF Founders (motion: Council Member Cool; second: Council Member Livingston). Roll call votes recorded: Brown — yes; Cool — yes; Livingston — yes; Baker — yes. Outcome: first reading approved.

The council’s approval of the first reading sets the matter for the city’s upcoming ordinance process; staff will finalize the official zoning map update if later readings pass.","The Norwalk City Council on March 27 approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 818 and a Half North Avenue from C‑4 Founders (commercial) to RF Founders (residential) after staff said the lot had been split decades ago and the owner needs residential zoning to obtain financing.","actionData","errors"]

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