Dana public meetings in 2021
37 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Board is considering two variance requests. These include an application to expand the outdoor storage area at 3355 SE Crossroads Drive and a request to create a lot smaller than one acre at 1884 SE Destination Drive.
- Variance for expanded outdoor storage at 3355 SE Crossroads Drive
- Variance to create a lot less than one acre at 1884 SE Destination Drive
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a large residential development at Highway 44 and NW County Line Road consisting of single-family homes, apartments, and townhomes. The meeting also resulted in approvals for site plans for Shine Shop and Hope Plaza 2, as well as a zoning ordinance amendment regarding format and fees.
- Meadows Plat 1: Approval of 281 residential lots, apartments, and townhomes
- Shine Shop: Site plan approval for a car wash
- Hope Plaza 2: Site plan approval to widen driveways and sidewalks
- Prairie Business Park 2: Approval of a site plan amendment
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Approved changes to ordinance format and fees
Public Health & Safety Advisory Board
The board will review reports from the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office. Discussion includes updates regarding suspicious activity in the NE Heritage area and a citizen complaint about the NE Beaverbrook and Hwy 141 intersection.
- Update on suspicious activity in NE Heritage area
- Citizen complaint regarding NE Beaverbrook and Hwy 141 intersection safety
- Radar trailer/sign data update
- Update on vandalism at the sports complex
Board of Adjustment
The Board is reviewing a variance request to expand an existing outdoor storage area at 3355 SE Crossroads Drive. This property is located in Zone 1 of the Highway 141 Corridor, which prohibits outdoor storage. The board is also considering a request to create a lot less than one acre at 1884 SE Destination Drive.
- Variance request: Expand outdoor storage at 3355 SE Crossroads Drive
- Variance request: Create a lot less than one acre at 1884 SE Destination Drive
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is considering a two-year lease agreement with Cheryl Lounsberry. The agreement would allow Jazzercise classes to use Room #200 in the Grimes Community Complex.
- Lease agreement for Jazzercise at Grimes Community Complex
- Annual rent of $8,165.50
- Monthly rental payment of $680.45
- $500 damage deposit
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several development projects and a zoning ordinance amendment. This includes the site plan for a car wash at 301 NE Cypress Drive and various plat updates.
- Shine Shop Site Plan (301 NE Cypress Drive)
- Hope Plaza 2 Site Plan
- Prairie Business Park 2 Site Plan Amendment
- Meadows Plat 1 Preliminary Plat
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding format and fees
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is considering a variance to expand an existing outdoor storage area at 3355 SE Crossroads Drive. The property is located within the Highway 141 Mixed Use Corridor District.
- Variance request for expanded outdoor storage at 3355 SE Crossroads Drive
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The document provides instructions for attending the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting via Zoom or telephone. It includes contact information for hearing assistance and procedures for addressing the board, but does not list specific discussion topics.
Public Health & Safety Advisory Board
The Public Health and Safety Advisory Board will discuss pedestrian crosswalk improvements and new traffic control placements. The meeting also includes discussions regarding wastewater discharge public health concerns and vandalism at sports complex bathrooms.
- Pedestrian crosswalk improvements
- New traffic control placement update
- Wastewater discharge public health concerns
- Sports complex bathroom vandalism
- Radar trailer/sign usage strategy
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved several site plans and a significant rezoning request. Key approvals included the Jiffy Lube site plan, Midwest Heritage Bank site plan, and the Hope Commercial Plat 4 final plat. The commission also approved rezoning for the Grimes Crossing project to allow for townhome construction.
- Grimes Crossing rezone from C-2 to R-3 for up to 22 townhomes
- Jiffy Lube site plan approval including a dental clinic
- Midwest Heritage Bank site plan approval with solar panel canopy
- Hope Commercial Plat 4 final plat for 56 lots
- B-Bops Lighting proposal for LED lights with frosted glass
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a garage addition and driveway expansion at 417 SE 6th Street. The proposal seeks to enlarge a non-conforming structure and reduce front, side, and rear setbacks. Staff recommends that any approval include specific conditions regarding setback encroachments.
- Variance for garage addition and driveway expansion at 417 SE 6th Street
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved multiple development projects, including the Willow Hills Plat 1 residential project. Other approvals included site plans for B-Bops, Wal-Mart Lot 4, and Kleener Image.
- Approval of Willow Hills Plat 1 – Final Plat (32 single family lots)
- Approval of B-Bops site plan and additional LED lighting
- Approval of 1505 SE 25th Street site plan for CrossFit 515
- Approval of Wal-Mart Lot 4 Retail site plan
- Approval of Kleener Image site plan amendment
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Grimes Park Board will meet virtually to discuss Waterwork Park improvements and an alcohol agreement. The agenda also includes the Fall Fest Candy Crawl event.
- Waterwork Park Improvements
- Alcohol Agreement
- Fall Fest Candy Crawl Event
- Approval of July 28th minutes
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The August 25, 2021, meeting agenda provides instructions for remote attendance via Zoom or phone. Due to significant encoding errors in the provided text, specific discussion topics and decisions are not legible.
Public Health & Safety Advisory Board
The board will discuss a citizen request for a speed limit sign in the 400 block of NW 8th. Members will also review radar trailer data and school safety issues. The meeting includes reports from the Fire Department and Sheriff.
- Speed limit sign request for 400 block of NW 8th
- Radar trailer/sign data discussion
- School safety issues discussion
- Public Works radar trailer usage strategy
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider a final plat for Willow Hills Plat 1, which would subdivide 40.18 acres into 32 single-family lots and two outlots. Other items include site plans for B-Bop’s, 1505 SE 25th Street, Walmart Lot 4 Retail, and Kleener Image.
- Willow Hills Plat 1 Final Plat
- B-Bop’s Site Plan
- 1505 SE 25th Street Site Plan
- Walmart Lot 4 Retail Site Plan
- Kleener Image Site Plan Amendment
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Park Board will discuss updates to program and facility rates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding tennis court and skatepark improvements, as well as aquatics and splash pad topics.
- Facility guidelines and policy discussion
- Program and facility rate update
- Tennis courts and skatepark improvements
- Aquatics/splash pad discussion
- Approval of June 24th minutes
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is reviewing two variance applications. One request involves installing building and directional signs for DCG Oak View Middle School at 1300 SW County Line Rd. The second request proposes a detached indoor basketball court at 1912 NW Norton Ct.
- Variance request: DCG Oak View Middle School signage (1300 SW County Line Rd)
- Variance request: Indoor basketball court (1912 NW Norton Ct)
Tree Board
The Tree Board will discuss Right of Way (R.O.W.) planting guidelines. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Right of Way (R.O.W.) planting guidelines
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing the site plan for Project # 21-1018, Heritage Town Center Phase 2. TAAG Development will present updated information regarding parking counts, walking sheds, and building renderings. The presentation also includes details on landscaping and the project construction schedule.
- Site plan review for Project # 21-1018: Heritage Town Center Phase 2
- Presentation of updated parking diagrams and calculations
- Review of updated building renderings and landscaping plans
- Discussion regarding the project construction schedule
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission reviewed a rezoning request for the Meadows project at County Line Road and Highway 44. The proposal seeks to change zoning from A-1 to PUD to allow for commercial, multi-family, and single-family residential uses along with a public park.
- Meadows Rezoning (A-1 to PUD) for 161 acres
- City State Bank Site Plan Amendment approval
- Crossroads Plat 4 Preliminary, Final, and Site Plan approvals
- James Place Rezoning (A-1 to PUD) approval
- Sign Ordinance Amendment approval
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing an amendment to regulate alcohol consumption on city property. The board will also consider a $10,950 purchase for soccer field light controls and discuss parking lot improvements at the North Complex.
- Ordinance amendment regarding alcohol possession and consumption on public property
- $10,950 purchase of Musco Control-Link system for South Complex soccer lights
- North Complex parking lot improvements including accessible stalls and bicycle parking
- Discussion of Wallace Farm concepts and ideas
Tree Board
The Tree Board will review planting progress and project updates for Kennybrook Park. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving the agenda and previous minutes.
- Review of plantings and project updates at Kennybrook Park
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will consider a site plan amendment to expand the City State Bank office by approximately 820 square feet. The meeting also includes reviews of Crossroads Plat 4 development plans and a rezone for James Place. An amendment to the sign ordinance is also on the agenda.
- City State Bank site plan amendment
- Crossroads Plat 4 preliminary, final, and site plans
- James Place rezone
- Sign Ordinance Amendment
Tree Board
The Tree Board will review the 2021 Arbor Day event. The meeting also includes updates from Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
- Arbor Day 2021 Review
- Public Works updates from Dave Guthrie
- Park & Recreation updates
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission met electronically to review several development proposals. Key items included a site plan for a new Arby’s restaurant at 1201 E 1st Street and the Destination Market Plat 5 final plat. The commission also reviewed plans for a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh gas canopy.
- Arby’s site plan at 1201 E 1st Street
- Destination Market Plat 5 - Final Plat
- Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Gas Canopy
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a site plan amendment for the Princeton Subdivision. The proposal includes constructing a 6,000 square foot building and parking on the south portion of the lot at 1884 SE Destination Drive.
- Site Plan Amendment: Princeton Subdivision Plat 1 Lot 7
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Grimes Park Board is meeting virtually to review several park-related topics. The agenda includes registration for youth and adult programs, the Glen Stone Disc Golf Course, and playground assessment tours.
- Youth and Adult Programs Open Registration
- Glen Stone Disc Golf Course
- Playground Assessment Tours
- South Sports Complex Memorial Bench Request
Tree Board
The meeting includes a review of bids related to Arbor Day 2021 planning. The board will also receive updates from Public Works and Park & Recreation.
- Review of Arbor Day 2021 bids
- Public Works updates from Dave Guthrie
- Park & Recreation updates
Public Health & Safety Advisory Board
The board will review reports from the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office. Discussion includes a request for an additional radar trailer unit and issues regarding snow removal and parking violations.
- Request from Public Works for an additional radar trailer unit
- Snow removal and snow ordinance enforcement issues
- Fire Department report
- Sheriff’s Office report
- Discussion of current issues before the Council
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission is reviewing the subdivision of a 22-acre property at South James Street and SE 19th Street into a church lot and a townhome outlot. The agenda also includes reviews of Destination Market Plat 6 and a site plan for Christian Brothers Automotive.
- South James Plat 1 Preliminary Plat
- South James Plat 1 Final Plat
- Destination Market Plat 6 Preliminary Plat
- Destination Market Plat 6 Final Plat
- Christian Brothers Automotive Site Plan
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Park Board will review facility rental processes and various agreement statuses. The agenda also includes board re-appointments and updates on concessions and lease agreements.
- Board re-appointments
- GCC Room Rentals Reopening Process review
- North and South Sports Complex Concessions Agreement
- Polk County Meal Site Lease Agreement
- Review of North Complex DCGSA Rental Agreement
City Council
The Grimes City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the city budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The council also plans to set a public hearing for the proposed maximum levy for fiscal year 2022.
- Capital Improvement Plan discussion
- Budget discussion
- Setting a public hearing for the proposed maximum levy for Fiscal Year July 1 – June 30, 2022
Planning & Zoning Commission
The February 2 agenda includes a rezoning request for 20.69 acres at SE 19th and S James to allow for townhomes and mixed-use development. The provided record also contains minutes from a January 5 meeting where the Hope Commercial Plat 3 and Graystone Office site plan amendment were approved.
- Rezoning request: SE 19th & S James (NE Corner) from A-1 to PUD
- Approval of Hope Commercial Plat 3 – Final Plat
- Approval of Graystone Office – Site Plan Amendment
- Discussion regarding Sign Amendment #2
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting includes procedural items such as elections for officers and board re-appointments. The agenda also features updates on projects, programs, and staff.
- Election of Officers
- Board Re-appointments
- Project Status update
- Program Update
- Staff Update
Public Health & Safety Advisory Board
The board will discuss potential signage requirements for city-owned ponds and neighborhood watch initiatives. The meeting also includes reports from the Fire Department and Sheriff's Office, as well as discussions on snow removal and sidewalk clearing.
- Possible signage requirement for city-owned ponds
- Neighborhood Watch discussion
- Snow removal and sidewalk clearing issues
- Fire Department report
- Sheriff’s report
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for Hope Commercial Plat 3, which includes a new Hy-Vee grocery store. The commission will also review a site plan amendment for an office and retail building at 101 SE Main Street and discuss sign amendments.
- Final plat for Hope Commercial Plat 3 (Hy-Vee Inc.) at 351 NE Gateway Drive
- Site plan amendment for Graystone Office at 101 SE Main Street
- Discussion regarding sign amendments