{"id":315001,"date":"2026-10-27T03:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T03:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/315001\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T03:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T03:16:12","slug":"sioux-city-city-council-approves-annexation-along-morningside-ave-pass-1st-reading-of-rezoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/315001\/","title":{"rendered":"Sioux City City Council approves annexation along Morningside Ave., pass 1st reading of rezoning"},"content":{"rendered":"

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – Dozens of new single-family homes could be headed to land near Sioux City\u2019s Whispering Creek development after city leaders took the first steps Monday night to annex land along Morningside Avenue.<\/p>\n

That land is located at 7103 Morningside Ave.<\/p>\n

\"71037103 Morningside Ave(KTIV)<\/p>\n

In September, Overlook Developers submitted a letter requesting the annexation of the land, which is a part of Woodbury County, right now.<\/p>\n

That developer wants to build single-family homes in that area. Developers wanted the annexation to connect to city water and sewer and to allow larger lots.<\/p>\n

The annexation and rezoning went before the Sioux City Planning and Zoning Commission, which recommended Suburban Residential zoning instead of General Residential. That move would block apartments on the site.<\/p>\n

\"PropertyProperty Sioux City Council voted to annex.(KTIV)<\/p>\n

Through the process, many residents who live next to the property voiced their opposition to the project.<\/p>\n

Monday, the Sioux City Council voted to pass the annexation of land into the city of Sioux City and passed the first reading of the land\u2019s rezoning.<\/p>\n

Some residents voiced their opposition to the project saying they\u2019re very concerned with the traffic in the area. They shared that that area is already unsafe due to the traffic and a residential project like this would make it worse.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Whispering Creek grows and our city grows, I\u2019m not looking to hold up progress, but I know that it\u2019s only going to get worse over time. Adding these 40 properties is not going to help,\u201d said David Lyman.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the safety standpoint and amount of traffic, there was a lot of unknown answers before you annex. We just wish to look at it and give the answers to the traffic study,\u201d said Randy Buschman.<\/p>\n

One resident supported the project saying it would allow more opportunities for families to move to Sioux City.<\/p>\n

\"SiouxSioux City Council on October 26, 2026.(KTIV)<\/p>\n

Council members say they understand residents\u2019 concerns, and ensured that if the project goes forward, a traffic study is required. They also said this area is a great spot for growth for the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it is in the best interest of the city to be able to annex ground around us, and it\u2019s a voluntary one, which is about the only thing you can do in Iowa. So when a developer comes forward, it\u2019s hard to say, \u2018No we don\u2019t want to develop that land\u2019, especially when it\u2019s right on the edge of the city that are, you know, where our territories already are,\u201d said Bob Scott, Mayor of Sioux City.<\/p>\n

Scott says the council voted to pass the annexation, but it now needs to go through the state to be finalized.<\/p>\n

Only the first reading of the rezoning was passed, by a 4 to 1 vote. The zoning vote can only passed by a super majority, due to a petition signed by residents.<\/p>\n

The second reading is set to be on the council\u2019s next agenda on Nov. 2.<\/p>\n

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