Her main argument was that the development violated the city’s comprehensive plan and said this area was not part of the growth plan and lacks key infrastructure to support residential development. Heidi Horner, who appealed the planning commission’s decision on the subdivision, said the character of the neighborhood is nature and open space. “Do we really want kids playing down by the rail yard and railroad?” Antonelli asked. She said she wanted transparent conversations with the city and developer, and for the city to be honest about the neighborhoods this will affect.
“This was the perfect house for us with the views, with the country living that we all love - everything that we wanted,” Antonelli said.Īntonelli also was concerned about the attempt to sell homes near Cargill’s rail yard on Stewart Road SE, which is slated to be operational by September though the project remains in litigation. She feared having more nearby properties would disrupt that and asked for the council’s due diligence in considering the preliminary plat. Margaret Antonelli, who moved into a home on Otis Road SE from Marion shortly before the 2020 derecho, said the privacy of the southeast side was enticing. “We believe that everything has been done that the city has asked, that we have followed up on all the tasks since approval, and we are ready to move forward on the next stage of development,” he said.
Add your contacts.īrian Norris, president of Greyhurst Enterprises, said he has communicated with neighbors and city staff to improve the development through 23 versions of the plan. You will begin to receive our Daily On Iowa Politics updates.
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