City of Waterloo Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The City of Waterloo Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission met on May 12, 2026, to consider several zoning and land use requests. Key procurement-related discussions included a special permit request by K&B Property Rentals to place 7,447 cubic yards of clean fill in an M2 Heavy Industrial District at 1850 West Airline Highway. The commission approved the permit with conditions such as removal of existing pavement before fill placement and compliance with city codes. Another significant agenda item was a special permit request by Hope City Church to use an existing building at 191 West 5th Street in the C3 Central Business District as a religious facility. Staff recommended denial based on nonconformance with the Riverfront Renaissance Plan and downtown master plan goals prioritizing multi-story mixed-use development and residential density. However, after discussion, the commission voted 3-2 to approve the special permit, noting that the decision would proceed to the Board of Adjustment for final determination. The meeting also briefly addressed a request to vacate an alley in a commercial and residential district. Overall, the meeting focused on land use permits affecting future development and potential capital improvements, with attention to compliance with floodplain regulations, parking, and alignment with long-term city planning objectives.