Apartment house in Indian Hills is set for public hearing Aug. 18
Multi-family apartment housing in Tama for Iowa Premium Beef workers moved a step closer Monday night, Aug. 4. Tama City Council members voted 3-0 to set a public hearing for Monday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m. on the granting of option to purchase city-owned land on the northwest side of the Indian Hills Addition.
Newbury Living representative Bob Raffery told council members the developer was looking at 24-28 units in one building. The West Des Moines-based company president, Frank Levy, and Rafferty have said their plans here hinge on financing through a Community Development Block Grant.
Rafferty said Monday night applications for the grant money needs ot be in at mid-August and his company needs a commitment that land has been secured.
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City of Tama sign in the Indian Hills Addition listing housing options for new construction. City officials have said they foreseen the need for additional space as they consider a proposal for an option on an area in Indian Hills for an apartment complex.
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The public hearing on Aug. 18 will allow local residents to comment on the proposed granting of the option on the land.
At an earlier council meeting one Tama resident expressed reservations about the proposed complex fearing it "could lower property values." It was also reported concerns had been voiced about increased traffic in the area.
Mayor Dan Zimmerman said City Clerk Judy Welch had checked with other communities where Newbury Living had projects and received" good reports" on the company and its operations.
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