NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Woodbury County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on the following items hereafter described in detail on June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the matters may be considered. Said hearings will be held in the Board of Supervisors’ meeting room in the Basement of the Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Sioux City, Iowa.  Copies of said items may now be examined at the office of the Woodbury County Community and Economic Development, on the 6th Floor of said courthouse by any interested persons. All persons who wish to be heard in respect to the matters should appear at the aforesaid hearings in person or call: 712-454-1133 and enter the Conference ID: 742 346 123# during the meeting to listen or comment.  However, it is recommended to attend in person as there is the possibility for technical difficulties with phone and computer systems. You may forward your written comments by mail or email to: Woodbury County Community and Economic Development, 6th Floor, Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51101; Emails should be sent to Daniel Priestley at: dpriestley@woodburycountyiowa.gov.  Only signed comments will be considered and should be received no later than 10:00 AM on Fri., May 30, 2025.

Item One (1)

Pursuant to Section 335 of the Code of Iowa, the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the Conditional Use Permit application from Jason Reynoldson (Applicant) on behalf of Morningside University (Owner) to construct and operate a baseball stadium (field for competitive athletic) on the property located in T88N R47W, Section 14, in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ and identified as Parcel #884714300005, and located in the Agricultural Preservation (AP) Zoning District. The proposed facility will provide a dedicated space for organized sports, supporting health and wellness, community spirit, and opportunities for youth and adult leagues. Applicant(s)/Owner(s): Jason Reynoldson (Applicant), 3600 Garretson Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106 and Morningside University (Owner), 1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106.

Item Two (2)

Pursuant to Section 335 of the Iowa Code, the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application submitted by Kirby and Jeaneen Eli. The applicants seek permission to construct an accessory shed, approximately 40’ x 60’ (dimensions may vary), prior to completing a principal structure (single-family dwelling) on their property. The applicants intend to begin foundation work for both structures concurrently but prioritize completing the shed first. Section 4.12.2 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance states, “No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal building has commenced…” (p. 45). The variance request seeks relief from this requirement. The property, a 11.77-acre lot recently divided from Parcel #894214400004 via Quit Claim Deed (Document #2025-04352, filed May 6, 2025, Woodbury County Recorder’s Office), is located in T89N R42W (Union Township), Section 21, SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and is in the Agricultural Preservation (AP) Zoning District. Property Owners/Applicants: Kirby Eli and Jeaneen Eli, 25273 Corwin Ct., Sioux City, IA 51108.