Zoning Commission Approval Items
| William W. Helmuth: Special Exception E2020002 William W. Helmuth is requesting a special exception to allow a private school within the “A-1” Agricultural district in Section 24 of Fairbank Twp. Information Packet |
| Erwin R. Gingerich: Special Exception E2020001 Erwin Gingerich is requesting a special exception to allow a single-family dwelling in addition to the principal farm dwelling within the “A-1” Agricultural district in Section 35 of Fairbank Twp. Information Packet |
| Suzanne Goeller: Rezoning Z2020005 Suzanne Goeller is requesting for Jill Wilgenbusch to rezone approximately 3 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 21 of Middlefield Twp. for a single-family dwelling. Information Packet |
| BMC Aggregates L.C.: Rezoning Z2020004 BMC Aggregates L.C. is requesting to rezone approximately 7.1 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “I” Industrial in Section 11 and 14 of Sumner Twp. for extraction and stockpiling of sand from the Wapsipinicon River. Information Packet |
| BMC Aggregates L.C.: Rezoning Z2020003 BMC Aggregates L.C. is requesting to rezone approximately 33.0 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “I” Industrial in Section 14 of Sumner Twp. for expansion of an existing quarry. Information Packet |
| Schares Estates: Final Plat Z2019003 Michael & Donna Schares are proposing to subdivide 4 lots on 10.29 acres of land zoned “R-1” Residential. This proposed subdivision is located in Section 33 of Perry Twp. between 1201 and 1221 220th St, Jesup, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Charles & Peggy Meyeraan: Rezoning Z2020002 Charles & Peggy Meyeraan are requesting to rezone approximately 2 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential for a single-family dwelling. This rezoning request is located in Section 6 of Perry Twp. at 1693 Cunningham Rd, Dunkerton, Iowa A copy of the rezoning application is available at the Buchanan County Environmental Health and Zoning Office in the Court House. Information Packet |
| Innovative Ag Services Co. for Bowden Investment Company LP: Rezoning Z2020001 Innovative Ag Services Co is requesting to rezone approximately 20 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “I” Industrial for agronomy and grain related facilities. This rezoning request is located in Section 11 of Fremont Twp. in the north half of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter. Information Packet |
| James L. Kaufman, Sr.: Preliminary Plat, D2020002 James L. kaufman, Sr. is proposing to subdivide one lot on 1.85 acres of land zoned "C" Commercial. This proposed subdivision is located in Section 4 of Fairbank Township southeast of the intersection of Iowa Highway 281 and Central Ave. Preliminary Plat Technical Review |
| Jodie Puff: Preliminary Plat, D2020001 Jodie Puff is proposing to subdivide 12 lots on 28.76 acres of land zoned “A-1” Agricultural. This proposed subdivision is located in Section 4 of HazletonTwp. northwest of the intersection of Iowa Highway 150 and 105th St. D2020001 Information Packet |
| James Kaufman Sr: Rezoning, Z2019019 James Kaufman Sr is requesting to rezone approximately 2.06 acres from “A-1” Agricultural and “I” Industrial to “C” Commercial for a retail store. This rezoning request is located in Section 4 of Fairbank Twp. in the southeast corner of the intersection of Hwy 281 and Central Ave, extending 300 ft south parallel to Central Ave and 300 ft northeasterly parallel to Hwy 281. Z2019019 Information Packet |
| Michael & Donna Schares: Preliminary Plat, D2019003 Michael & Donna Schares are proposing to subdivide 4 lots on 10.29 acres of land zoned “R-1” Residential. This proposed subdivision is located in Section 33 of Perry Twp. between 1201 and 1221 220th St, Jesup, Iowa. Preliminary Plat (Unofficial) Technical Report |
| William Helmuth (Z2019018) Request by William W Helmuth to rezone approximately 0.9 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-1” Residential in Section 24 of Fairbank Twp. for a private school. Description: The south 200 ft of the west 200 ft of parcel 01.24.300.004 excluding ROW in the SW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 24, T90N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Z2019018 Information Packet |
| William Helmuth (Z2019017) Request by William W Helmuth to rezone approximately 1.6 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “I” Industrial in Section 24 of Fairbank Twp. for the operation of a machine and repair shop. Description: Commencing N83.7982°E 584.150 ft from the southwest corner of Sec 24, T90N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N0.0000°E 219.859 ft, N88.2092°E 315.535 ft, S0.0000°W 219.859 ft, S88.2092°W 315.535 ft to the point of beginning. Z2019017 Information Packet |
| Craig & Patricia Cameron & Chris Cameron (Z2019016) Request by Craig & Patricia Cameron & Chris Cameron to rezone approximately 4.7 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 28 of Washington Twp. for a rural residence with light agricultural activities. Description: Commencing at the northwest corner of Sec 28, T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N88.1103°E 280.38 ft, S1.6724°E 783.083 ft, N72.7678°W 296.364 ft, N1.6724°W 686 ft to the point of beginning. Z2019016 Information Packet |
| Michael & Donna Schares (Z2019015) Request by Michael & Donna Schares to rezone approximately 10.7 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-1” Residential in Section 33 of Perry Twp. for the creation of a subdivision consisting of four lots. Description: The south 506 ft of the SW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 33, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., except the west 256.92 ft and except Parcel E as described in Plat of Survey in File No. 2009R03377. Z2019015 Information Packet |
| Jodene Puff & Golden grain Enterprises (Z2019014) Request by Jodene Puff & Golden Grain Enterprises to rezone approximately 6.7 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-1” Residential in Section 4 of Hazleton Twp for the creation of a subdivision consisting of single-family and two-family dwellings. Description: Parcel E in the fractional Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Township 90 North, Range 9 West of the 5th P.M., as described in the corrective Plat of Survey in File No. 1998R03987, EXCEPT Parcel "H" in the Fractional Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 as described in corrective Survey and Plat Recorded as File No. l 997R03l15. Information Packet |
| Richard Hare (Z2019013) Request by Richard Hare to rezone approximately 4.4 acres from “R-3” Residential to “A-1” Agricultural in Section 11 of Homer Twp. to revert back to agricultural field. Description: The East 296 ft of the North 1810 ft of the NE ¼. Sec 11, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, EXCEPT the East 190 ft of the North 1810 ft of the NE ¼. Sec 11, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Richard Hare (Z2019012) Request by Richard Hare to rezone approximately 7.2 acres from “R-3” Residential and “A-1” Agricultural to “R-1” Residential in Section 11 of Homer Twp. for the creation of a subdivision consisting of single-family dwellings. Description: The East 190 ft of the North 1893.2 ft of the NE ¼. Sec 11, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, EXCEPT the East 190 ft of the North 236.65 ft of the NE ¼. Sec 11, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Richard Hare (Z2019011) Request by Richard Hare to rezone approximately 1.0 acres from “R-3” Residential to “C” Commercial in Section 11 of Homer Twp. for the construction of a 60’ x 90’ storage building for antique cars. Description: The East 190 ft of the North 236.65 ft of the NE ¼. Sec 11, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Shane & Michelle Paris (Z2019010) Request by Shane & Michelle Paris to rezone approximately 5.00 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 20 of Madison Twp. to construct a single-family dwelling to replace the previous single-family dwelling that was demolished. Description: Commencing south 575 ft from the northwest corner of Sec 20, T90N, R7W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence east 521 ft, south 418 ft, west 521 ft, north 418 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| M & D Seamans Family Trust (Z2019009) Request by M & D Seamans Family Trust to rezone approximately 2.00 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 7 of Cono Twp. for a rural residence. Description: Parcel B in the NE ¼, NW ¼, Sec 7, T87N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa as described in Survey and Plat in File No 2005R02704 in the office of the Buchanan County, Iowa Recorder. Information Packet |
| Leona & Joseph Nichols (Z2019008) Request by Leona & Joseph Nichols to rezone approximately 6.61 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 7 of Cono Twp. for a rural residence. Description: The east 184 ft of the north 700 ft and the west 316 ft of the east 500 ft of the south 504 ft of the north 700 ft, all of the E ½, NW ¼, Sec 7, T87N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Louis & Shirley Wendling (Z2019007) Request by Louis & Shirley Wendling to rezone approximately 1.5 acres from “R-3” Residential to “A-1” Agricultural in Section 29 of Washington Twp. so this land can be reverted back to the appropriate zoning for row crops as the dwelling associated with the original rezoning of this land to “R-3” Residential is being requested to be rezoned to “R-2” Residential as part of request Z2019006. Description: Commencing N1.7750°W 288.011 ft from the southeast corner of SW ¼, Sec 29, T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S88.2385°W 114 ft, N1.7615°W 15 ft, S88.2385°W 305.25 ft, N1.7615°W 235, N88.2385°E 253.226 ft, S1.7750°E 211.375 ft, N88.2250°E 166 ft, S1.7225°E 38.664 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Louis & Shirley Wendling (Z2019006) Request by Louis & Shirley Wendling to rezone approximately 1.9 acres from “A-1” Agricultural and “R-3” Residential to “R-2” Residential in Section 29 of Washington Twp. to bring existing single-family dwellings into compliance and allow for the possible construction of two more dwellings. Description: Commencing N1.7688°W 326.675 ft from the southeast corner of SW ¼, Sec 29, T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S88.2250°W 166 ft, N1.7750°W 500 ft, N88.2250°E 166 ft, S1.7750°E 500 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Jon & Candace King (Z2019005) Request by Jon & Candace King to rezone approximately 6.1 acres from “R-1” Residential to “A-1” Agricultural in Section 15 of Hazleton Twp. to go back to original status of agricultural land. Description: Parcel B in the NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 15, T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa as described in Survey and Plat in File No 1994R04032 in the office of the Buchanan County, Iowa Recorder. Information Packet |
| Douglas & Julie Fliehler (Z2019004) Request by by Douglas & Julie Fliehler to rezone approximately 0.9 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “C” Commercial in Section 31 of Madison Twp. for a barn and wedding event center. Description: Commencing N88.2001°E 603.704 ft from the southwest corner of Sec 31, T90N, R7W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N1.7999°W 150 ft, N88.2001°E 88 ft, N1.7999°W 75 ft, N88.2001°E 112 ft, S1.7999°E 225 ft, S88.2001°W 200 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Jon & Candice King (D2019002) Final plat for Jon & Candice King to subdivide 4 lots on 6.64 acres zoned “R-1” Residential for single-family dwellings. The property is located in the W ½, NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 15, T90N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 1903 125th St, Hazleton, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Jon & Candice King (D2019002) Preliminary plat for Jon & Candice King to subdivide 4 lots on 6.64 acres zoned “R-1” Residential for single-family dwellings. The property is located in the W ½, NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 15, T90N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 1903 125th St, Hazleton, Iowa. Subdivision Plat |
| Michael Wieland (D2019001) Preliminary plat for Michael Wieland to subdivide 29 lots on 20.3 acres zoned “A-1” Agricultural for summer cottages. The property is located in the N ½, SW ¼ and the S ½, NW ¼ of Sec 29 and the NE ¼, SE ¼ and SE ¼, NE ¼ of Sec 30, all in T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 1762 Otterville Blvd, Independence, Iowa. Information Packet |
| James & Kathleen Sweeney (Z2019003) Request by James & Kathleen Sweeney to rezone approximately 3.1 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural in Section 26 of Perry Twp. to split the existing single-family dwelling from the farm. Description: Commencing at the Center of Sec 26, T89N, R10 W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa; thence N2"59'12"W along the east line of the NW ¼ of said Sec 26, a distance of 185.59 ft to the point of beginning; thence continuing N2"59'12"W along said east line, 394.33 ft; thence S88"13'03"W, 354.35 ft; thence S2"44'04"E, 375.26 ft; thence S88"43'33"E, 356.92 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Jon & Candace King (Z2019002) Request by Jon & Candace King to rezone approximately 6.1 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-1” Residential in Section 15 of Hazleton Twp. to subdivide the current property into four lots, with the current house and lot being sold and having three additional lots to be able to build houses on those lots. Description: Parcel B in the NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 15, T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa as described in Survey and Plat in File No 1994R04032 in the office of the Buchanan County, Iowa Recorder. Information Packet |
| TBB Farms LLC (Z2019001) Request by TBB Farms LLC to rezone approximately 6.0 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-2” Residential in Section 27 of Washington Twp. for a residential subdivision with lots similar size to those within the City of Independence limits. Description: Center of Wapsie Access Blvd, 140 ft deep lots of parcel 06.27.376.009 and parcel 06.27.376007 going west in between parcel 06.27.376.005 to parcel 06.27.376.002. Information Packet |
| Albert Duroe (Z2018022) Request by Albert Duroe to rezone approximately 2.0 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural in Section 8 of Perry Twp. for building a home. Description: Commencing N25.9037°W 473.512 ft from the southeast corner of SE ¼, NW ¼, Sec 8, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence W 304 ft, N 288 ft, E 304 ft, S 288 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Margaret Hall (Z2018021) Request by Margaret Hall to rezone approximately 4.8 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural in Section 9 of Perry Twp. for a campground. Description: Commencing S0.3474°E 796.655 ft from the northwest corner of NE ¼, NW ¼, Sec 9, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S79.7016°E 143.532 ft, S29.4697°E 221.338 ft, S10.4459°E 132.262 ft, S76.3885°E 96.5 ft, N31.6251°E 126.002 ft, S6.5650°W 386.514 ft, S0.1372°E 131.045 ft, N89.9578°W 255.224 ft, N13.6245°W 255.579 ft, N13.6249°W 219.713 ft, N62.7332°W 23.659 ft, N0.3483°W 305.937 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Lucretia Frye (Z2018020) Request by Lucretia Frye to rezone approximately 2.7 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural in Section 31 of Buffalo Twp. for a single-family dwelling on previous farmstead. Description: Commencing N89.2405°E 278.857 ft from northwest corner of NW ¼, SE ¼, Sec 31, T90N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N89.4142°E 315 ft, S 280 ft, S89.4142°W 315 ft, N 380 ft to the point of beginning Information Packet |
| Gary Peiffer (Z2018019) Gary Peiffer to rezone approximately 4.4 acres from “I” Industrial to “R-3” Residential in Section 33 of Newton Twp. for the correction of the legal description of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 15-A-04 passed on May 4, 2015 to exclude the single-family dwelling that was rezoned “I” Industrial. Description: Commencing at the southwest corner of NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 33, T87N, R7W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N2.4977°W 243.332 ft, N88.8164°E 129.811 ft, N53.5208°E 119.105 ft, N88.8164°E 432.496 ft, S2.8269°E 311.020 ft, S88.8164°W 597.868 ft, S87.7643°W 65.000 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| C. Darrell & Kim Brunko (Z2018018) Request by C. Darrell & Kim Brunko to rezone approximately 2.4 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural in Section 24 of Jefferson Twp. for the construction of a new single-family dwelling on existing farmstead. Description: Commencing N89.0392°E 282.434 ft from the northwest corner of NE ¼, NW ¼, Sec 24, T87N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N89.0391°E 375 ft, S 280 ft, S89.0391°W 375 ft, N 280 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Raymond & Lucy Stutzman (Z2018017) Request by Raymond & Lucy Stutzman to rezone approximately 1.4 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “C” Commercial in Section 31 of Hazleton Twp. for a grocery retail store and wholesale store with attached single-family dwelling. Description: Commencing S82.8703°W 140.456 ft from the northeast corner of NW ¼, NE ¼, Sec 31, T90N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S0.7048°E 21.812 ft, S0.7049°E 312.614 ft, N89.7966°W 162.273 ft, N14.7017°W 118.895 ft, N5.8439°W 206.404 ft, N86.3129°E 209.781 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Paul Niemann Construction Company (Z2018016) Request by Paul Niemann Construction Company to rezone approximately 82.4 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “I” Industrial in Section 6 of Westburg Twp. for the extraction and the processing of limestone. Description: The east fractional ½ of the NE ¼ and the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 6, all in T88N, R10W of the 5th P.M. in Buchanan County, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Karl & Lisa Lode (Z2018015) Request by Karl & Lisa Lode to rezone approximately 2.0 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 32 of Cono Twp. for the replacement of existing single-family dwelling with new construction. Description: The north 252 ft of the east 346 ft of the SE ¼, SE ¼, Sec 32, T87N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Dean & Debra Brase (Z2018014) Request by Dean & Debra Brase to rezone approximately 1.5 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “C” Commercial in Section 4 of Fairbank Twp. for a Dollar General retail store. Description: All that part of the SW1/4 NW1/4 Sec 4, T90N, R10W, Buchanan County, Iowa; described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of SW1/4 NW1/4; thence North 89°32'39" East a distance of 270.01 feet on an assumed bearing on the north line of said SW1/4 NW1/4; thence South 00°05'55" East a distance of 108.26 feet, parallel with the west line of the NW1/4 of said Section 4, to the Point of Beginning; thence South 00°05'55" East a distance of 250.02 feet, parallel with the west line of the NW1/4 of said Section 4; thence South 89°10'27" West a distance of 270.02 feet, to the said west line; thence North 00°05'55" West a distance of 250.02 feet on said west line; thence North 89°10'27" East a distance of 270.02 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Information Packet |
| Carson & Barron Family Farms (Z2018013) Request by Carson & Barron Farms Inc to rezone approximately 2.7 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential in Section 27 of Homer Twp. for replacing current residential home with new construction. Description: That part of the NW 1/4 Quarter (NW 1/4) of Sec 27, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence along the West line of said Northwest Quarter Due North a distance of 595.9 ft to the point of beginning; thence continuing along said West line Due North a distance of 503.1 ft; thence Due East a distance of 181.2 ft; thence Due South a distance of 210.5 ft; thence Due East a distance of 114.0 ft; thence Due South a distance of 177 .0 ft; thence South 39°01¾‘ West a distance of 148.8 ft; thence Due West a distance of 201.5 ft to the point of beginning. Information Packet |
| Carson Family Trust (Z2018012) Request by Carson Family Trust to rezone approximately 5.4 acres of parcel 15.35.100.002 from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural for the construction of one single-family dwelling with agricultural use. The property is located in the NE ¼, NE ¼, NW ¼, Sec 35, T87N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 330th St and Ringold Ave. Information Packet |
| Stanley Michael (Z2018011) Request by Stanley Michael to rezone approximately 2.1 acres of parcel 15.31.400.007 from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new single-family dwelling. The property is located in the SE ¼. NE ¼, SE ¼, Sec 31, T87N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 3369 Nolen Ave, Walker, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Kevin & Theresa Mueller (Z2018010) Request by Kevin & Theresa Mueller to rezone approximately 3.0 acres of parcel 14.15.300.001 from “A-1” Agricultural to “A-2” Agricultural for the construction of a single-family dwelling after the demolition of the legal nonconforming single-family dwelling. The property is located in the SW ¼, NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 15, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 3068 Jamestown Ave, Rowley, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Donald & Marjorie Pope (Z2018009) Request by Donald & Marjorie Pope to rezone approximately 21.5 acres of parcel 05.06.300.006 from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential for the construction of a single-family dwelling. The property is located in the SW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 6, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located immediately south of 1692 Cunningham Rd, Dunkerton, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Donald & Marjorie Pope (Z2018008) Request by Donald & Marjorie Pope to rezone approximately 14.4 acres of parcel 05.06.300.002 from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-3” Residential for the construction of a second single-family dwelling after splitting off the original dwelling. The property is located in the NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec 6, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 1692 Cunningham Rd, Dunkerton, Iowa. Information Packet |
| Michael Wieland (Z2018007) Request by Michael Wieland to rezone approximately 20.3 acres from “A-1” Agricultural to “R-2” Residential for the creation of 29 lots for a future subdivision. The property is located in the N ½, SW ¼ and the S ½, NW ¼ of Sec 29 and the NE ¼, SE ¼ and SE ¼, NE ¼ of Sec 30, all in T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. The property is located at 1762 Otterville Blvd, Independence, Iowa. Information Packet |
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