Zoning commission approves Twin Cedar plat; owner to combine lots for new home

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission voted to approve the final plat for Twin Cedar, a 29.269-acre survey in Jefferson Township. Staff recommended approval and surveyor Jessie McDermott of Besing & Associates said the purchaser, Mark Traczynski, "will actually be combining the the lot, 1, 2, and 3 of the Twin Cedar all into 1 parcel to be building our home." Jessie McDermott (Besing & Associates) provided the legal address and details for the record.

Commissioners asked staff about zoning and access; staff confirmed Lot 3 and portions of Lots 2 and 4 are zoned R‑2 (single-family residential) while some timbered areas are conservancy (C‑1). The commission heard no objections during the public comment period, moved to approve the plat, and adopted the recommendation by roll-call vote. Commissioner Steve disclosed that his firm is involved with the transaction and the record shows that conflict was noted; the meeting transcript indicates the commission proceeded with the vote after that disclosure.