The City of Dubuque's Zoning Advisory Commission convened on March 4, 2026, primarily to discuss a site design waiver request from Callahan Construction for a new cold storage building. The applicant sought waivers related to landscaping and hard surface requirements due to pending infrastructure changes, including a proposed frontage road extension by the Department of Transportation that would significantly alter the property's layout. The commission deliberated on balancing current code compliance with future development uncertainties, ultimately approving waivers for certain landscaping buffer and island requirements while mandating some greenery be maintained. Additionally, the commission tabled a zoning request for Hillrest Family Services to the April meeting. The discussions highlighted considerations of regulatory compliance and the impact of future public infrastructure projects on private development plans.

Zoning Advisory Commission | March 4, 2026