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Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Polk County Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
The Board of Adjustment meeting included reviews of several variance appeal applications and a conditional use permit request. Actions taken included approving a variance for a side and front yard setback at 4230 NE 94th Avenue, denying a height variance for a single-family dwelling but approving a modified height request at 3782 NW 77th Lane, approving a front yard setback variance for a deck at 4482 NE 26th Street, denying a rear-yard setback variance for a home addition/cold storage at 6235 NE 130th Avenue, and approving an amendment to a conditional use permit for Light and Moderate Industry uses at 773 NE 47th Place. Additionally, the board received updates regarding upcoming staffing changes and the appointment of new board members.
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The commission reviewed a rezoning petition for the Godwin Family Trust, which requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a Zoning Map Amendment for property located at 1560 NW 66th Avenue. The proposal aimed to reclassify land from Parks and Open Space to Low Density Residential and from Agricultural to Low Density Residential to create three residential lots. The commission discussed various concerns including floodplain mapping, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure before voting on the request. Additionally, the commission welcomed a new summer intern.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Polk County Board Of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
The board addressed three variance appeal applications. These included requests for a carport setback variance, a home addition side-yard setback variance, and a request to reduce the minimum open space ratio for a commercial property redevelopment. Additionally, the board received a report from the Zoning Administrator regarding staff changes, board member resignations, and ongoing concerns regarding room acoustics and audio quality during proceedings.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Polk County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors conducted several public hearings regarding project plans, specifications, contracts, and estimated costs for the North Polk Outdoor Education Improvements Project, the 2026 Bioreactor Project, and various real estate disposals involving quitclaim deeds. The board also received a presentation from the Small Business Administration concerning disaster loan programs for flood-impacted individuals and businesses. Additionally, the board approved several permits, including retail alcohol licenses, and passed resolutions authorizing notice for future public hearings, support for transportation funding, drainage assessments, weatherization projects, and speed limit adjustments. Further business included approval of service agreements and updates to judicial center and bridge loan contracts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
