(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic’s Board of Adjustment will meet 5:30-p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting it to hold a Public Hearing to consider an application by Dr. Erin Conrad-Schwarte, with Cass County Animal Clinic, LLC, for a property located at 2309 Whitney Street (an east 22nd parcel), that would allow for the operation of a Health and Medical Institution in an “R-2” (Low Density) Single Family Residential District, as allowed by the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Additional information on the application and Zoning Board options can be found here: Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet 12-11-2023-min

During Wednesday’s (Dec. 6, 2023) City Council meeting, Atlantic resident Shawn Macha – who lives at 1907 E. 22nd Street – said he received a letter about the proposed permit. He expressed his opposition to it, and questioned why it would be approved to begin with.

City Administrator John Lund said the application is for a Conditional Use Permit, and does not mean the area is being rezoned.

Macha said he doubts anyone one wants to live next to dog kennel when the dogs are barking 150-feet from their home.

Brad Strouth lives near the parcel in question. He also thinks the permit shouldn’t be approved.

Macha added…

The Public may comment in person at the hearing or may submit written comments in advance to the City Clerk’s Office, at 23 East 4th Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022. Questions may be addressed to the Zoning Administrator, John Lund, at johnlund@cityofatlantic.com, or you may call (712) 243-4810.