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Staff presentation reviewed a six‑point parking policy applied to right‑of‑way parking requests and concluded the proposal met the policy: the street is a short, low‑traffic local street; sufficient right‑of‑way exists for parking designs and pedestrian movement; the request supports infill development; the area is properly surfaced and can be graded and drained; and the request is compatible with nearby designs. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in the staff report, including that the parking area be graded, drained and hard‑surfaced per section 10‑25‑2(d) of the zoning ordinance and meet the city engineer’s specifications, that the parking not block sidewalks or the street system, and that parking not interfere with overhead power lines.
Commissioners discussed whether a sidewalk should be required. Staff explained the Complete Streets Advisory Committee initially recommended a sidewalk but, after reviewing the narrower right‑of‑way (about 65 feet) and the site plan showing some stalls would extend into private property, the sidewalk condition was removed because it would prevent the 90‑degree stalls and substantially reduce parking. Staff noted there is existing sidewalk on Jefferson Street but none on the subject block of West 16th.
Nick Brewer, representing the applicant, thanked the commission and offered to answer questions; the applicant confirmed the parking surface would be hard surface, likely concrete. Commissioner Schoberg moved to approve the appeal with the three listed conditions; Commissioner Ewing seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion vs. decision: commissioners debated sidewalk feasibility and utility conflicts; the formal decision approved the appeal with conditions requiring hard surfacing, drainage and noninterference with overhead utilities.
Ending: Staff will require the applicant to construct the parking area to city specifications and coordinate any necessary adjustments with utility providers before permits are issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waterloo Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved an appeal to the city engineer to permit parking in city-owned right-of-way on West 16th Street to support a new building, subject to grading, drainage and hard‑surface requirements and limitations regarding overhead utilities and sidewalks.","taxTitle","Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa","taxId",3694,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5987882,"Commission approves site plan for 52,050‑sq ft storage complex east of Warp Drive",344,1111000,1455000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5822521-0653c542b7c07186eb28aedf3dc31d66&start=1111&end=1455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5822521-0653c542b7c07186eb28aedf3dc31d66/thumbnail_1111000.jpg","/articles/5987882/Waterloo/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Commission-approves-site-plan-for-52050sq-ft-storage-complex-east-of-Warp-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5987882-b367a1025a457891f4fd0240d60d001f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145143&Signature=UAI79Rp0Wu1~hEAAq0Nrdp7-BuaHaU4Y35fRCaazHVYxcvISlhy6AR~nIZpTAGca0WWzAgFD2yb2RrsZRzhAeS6uwbR3EbWlkqPiIsbCEvMZeMs1bXt0ZlWhDofjCf56IAmW-I23cuCC~rB8b2ne85-rAiyiUqcETtjjXw2z-OIn6h4O-74ubUlshiDiza4uz9XOYTYO0TyXu1p0EU~l2jDM9bf-iq1s7i64t9vBC7li6n9Wo2j5OQP9gvGKUfgJuHr-fvjrNEYT3etdPv19kqdDzQ0VzEwgS7FTT22DOuBWao7FHVxd1q-mpgedbqfZfUgPJIeVxpZTLTQ7XxIIpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Sept. 9 to approve a site plan amendment filed by Pella Building Systems on behalf of BKKS Holdings to build a storage complex east of 155 Warp Drive in the M2P (planned industrial) district.
Staff planner Tamala told the commission the proposal would place seven proposed buildings totaling 52,050 square feet on the south portion of the site with six future buildings shown to the north. She said the site meets applicable setbacks and height requirements but noted that the submitted site plan did not show parking. Tamala said the property is not in a FEMA-designated floodway or floodplain (2024 FEMA maps) and that an 8‑inch water main runs along Warp Drive. She recommended approval subject to the final site plan meeting all applicable city codes and regulations, including parking, landscaping and drainage.
The nut graf: Staff concluded the request is consistent with the future land use map and the industrial character of the immediate area, citing prior rezoning of the site under Ordinance 4077 (adopted March 13, 1995), and recommended conditions to ensure code compliance before issuance of permits.
Commissioners asked whether individual detention would be required; staff replied the subdivision uses regional detention, so the individual lot would not need on-site detention. After questions were answered, Commissioner Ewing moved to approve the site plan amendment; the motion was seconded and carried.
Discussion vs. decision: commissioners discussed drainage, parking depiction on the plan, and conformity with the future land use map; the formal action approved the site plan amendment with the condition that the final site plan comply with all city codes and specifications.
Ending: The commission approved the site plan amendment; staff will require the applicant to submit a final site plan showing parking and meeting code standards before building permits are issued.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan amendment submitted by Pella Building Systems on behalf of BKKS Holdings to construct a storage facility in an M2P planned industrial district east of 155 Warp Drive, subject to standard city-code conditions including parking, landscaping and drainage.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5987888,"Downtown developer asks commission to revisit Cedar Street vacation, says process unclear",842,219000,1061000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5822521-0653c542b7c07186eb28aedf3dc31d66&start=219&end=1061","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5822521-0653c542b7c07186eb28aedf3dc31d66/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/5987888/Waterloo/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Downtown-developer-asks-commission-to-revisit-Cedar-Street-vacation-says-process-unclear","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5987888-9eeace83cef5875715d6b8a641c2df45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145143&Signature=EW1ljQP4XUQp36~uzENuyY0js6Ljonmi5WiSbVGyutVuU3ps~mtKUYLmIdbKnzDu1qdCQBTO9xZv6MJS5OixQpsAkDYzlRv6aQv5DO8Ud9YwOzRlUfsEcPyyB1Qqa4DF0xZLZ3B-wxr8eQOY335eUMadIW-APAknirF-A3xE2FFf~edueq66U8Bi8g2rULiaBSY~3SU-DSgfT2WNYjfK5BZTY6Eq8pvppaHU2XItRC8~O5YnMW0Bur52sEz1eIlUUaiFI9ZM~VPep7A9sgU-cc-T4aQ3qdRKyoPcJ6U4zXmZCM9UU5oh4O8gNtfLJPJ2wiciSsoty71Vy7kgtjpBvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dan Alton, owner of Waterfall Plaza LLC, told the Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 9 that he expects to return a request to vacate a portion of Cedar Street to the commission but wants clearer guidance about what the city will require.
Alton told commissioners he purchased the Courier building downtown and wants the vacated right-of-way to be used as parking for the property. “The plan from my end is pretty simple,” he said. “I don't have a plan of coming into an agreement of spending 5 to $15,000,000 of renovation on the property. And if that is a requirement before that property can be vacated, then I humbly submit to you guys that you need to make that clear.”
The nut graf: Alton said he believed two procedural paths were available when he filed — a development agreement with the city or a straightforward cash purchase of the right-of-way — but learned after submitting the application that staff and the commission may be seeking an arrangement tied to a development commitment. He asked staff for specific guidance so he can provide the information the commission expects when the item returns.
Commission discussion was limited during the meeting; no formal action was taken on the vacate. The commission chair said staff should follow up with Alton, and Eric Schroeder, city planner, said he would speak with the city engineer and other staff and hoped the application would be ready for the next month’s agenda.
Alton acknowledged he has not performed a traffic study and said the portion of Cedar Street between Park and Fourth is “extremely unused,” but he also said he lacked detailed knowledge of exactly what documentation the city required. He offered to provide a plat map and a parking diagram when the item is refiled. Several commissioners and staff encouraged continued, direct communication. One commissioner described the building as historical and urged coordination with staff to find a solution.
Discussion only: commissioners did not vote on the vacate; staff was asked to confer with the applicant and relevant departments. No deadlines or formal referrals were set at the meeting.
Ending: Eric Schroeder, city planner, said he would have conversations with the engineering department and staff to determine outstanding requirements; staff indicated they would work with Alton to attempt to have the matter ready for the following month.","Waterfall Plaza LLC owner Dan Alton asked the commission to clarify requirements for a proposed Cedar Street vacation to add parking, saying he did not understand what evidence would be required and asking staff for clearer instructions before the item returns to the agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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