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January 10, 2012
REZ1 1-00019
• Rezoning 4.3 acres of land located at
1920 Prairie du Chien Road from Low
Density Single Family Residential (RS -5)
to Rural Residential (RR -1) Zone (REZ1 1 -
00019)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of January, 2012, in
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
An ordinance changing the zoning from
Low - Density Single - Family Residential
(RS -5) zone to Rural Residential (RR -1)
zone for 4.3 acres of property located at
1920 Prairie du Chien Road.
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of January, 2012, in
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
An ordinance changing the zoning from
Low - Density Single - Family Residential
(RS -5) zone to Rural Residential (RR -1)
zone for 4.3 acres of property located at
1920 Prairie du Chien Road.
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: REZ11 -00019
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Travis Kraus, Planning Intern
Date: November 17, 2011
Applicant: Gregory & Lorie Ginneberge
1920 Prairie du Chien Rd
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
(319) 338 -1501
gregbassgig @aol.com
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rezoning from RS -5 to RR -1
To change zoning so the property allows for the
keeping of a horse
1920 Prairie du Chien Road and
1880 Prairie du Chien Road
4.3 acres
Residential, RS -5
North: Interstate 80, City Limits
South: Pipeline, (RS -5)
East: Public open space (P -1)
West: Residential, (RS -12)
Public /Private Open Space
October 24, 2011
December 8, 2011
The applicants, Gregory and Lorie Ginneberge, are requesting a rezoning from Low Density
Single Family Residential (RS -5) Zone to Rural Residential (RR -1) Zone for two parcels located at
1880 and 1920 Prairie du Chien Road.
The property at 1920 Prairie du Chien has a single - family residence and a 30'x 45' pole building
toward the rear of the lot. The adjacent property at 1880 Prairie du Chien has no buildings and is
not likely to be used for single - family residency due to its unusual dimensions and topography.
As the applicant explains in their statement, most of their acreage is unusable for development
purposes and they would like to have the opportunity to use some of the land as pasture for a
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horse. They also believe that rezoning it to Rural Residential will make their property more
marketable if they were to sell it in the future.
The applicant has indicated that they have used the "Good Neighbor Policy" and have had
discussions with neighborhoods within 300 feet of their property.
ANALYSIS:
Zoning and Comprehensive Plan
The proposed Rural Residential Zone (RR -1) is intended to provide a rural residential character
for areas in the city that are not projected to have utilities necessary for urban development or that
have sensitive environmental features that preclude development at urban densities. The
principal uses allowed in the proposed RR -1 zone would be consistent with the current RS -5 zone
for the property with the addition of agricultural and animal related uses being allowed as
permitted or provisional uses.
The RR -1 zone requires a minimum lot area of 40,000 square feet compared to 8,000 square feet
required in the RS -5 zone. The minimum lot width is 80 feet in the RR -1 zone and 60 feet in the
RS -5 zone.
Structures for the shelter of horses are permitted in the ID zones and RR -1 zone as accessory
uses, but not in other zones. A minimum lot area of 2 acres is required for the first horse plus one
acre for each additional horse. In the RR -1 Zone, certain regulations apply to allowable animal -
related uses. In particular, any outdoor facilities, including unenclosed stable areas and animal
exercise areas must be setback at least 100 feet from any lot line.
The North District Plan Map indicates that due to the limited development potential of the
property for residential uses because of topography, the proximity of the Interstate 80 and the
adjacency of a major gas pipeline easement that it would also be suitable as public or private
open space. The proposed RR -1 zone would be consistent with maintaining more of the
property as private open space.
Compatibility with neighborhood
The property is located on the edge of the city boundary. Because it is bordered by Interstate
80 to the north, public land to the east, and largely by a pipeline easement to the south, the
area is not well- suited for further residential development.
The ordinances for general animal - related uses identify setbacks for facilities and outdoor
animal exercise areas, limiting exposure of the animal - related uses to the surrounding
neighborhood. In staff's opinion the neighboring properties within 300 feet are not likely to be
adversely affected by the rezoning.
SUMMARY
The size and location of the property appears to be consistent with rural residential character.
The zoning of this property to RR -1 in order to maintain a large portion of the property as private
open space is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Within the guidelines established by the
ordinances, the opportunity to keep animals will enhance the ability for the property owners to
utilize and enjoy their land.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ11- 00019, a rezoning of approximately 4.3 acres on two
parcels at 1920 Prairie du Chien Road and 1880 Prairie du Chien Road from Low Density
Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Rural Residential (RR -1).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2, Applicants' Statement
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner,
Department of Planning and Community Development
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We are requesting to have our property rezoned from RS5 to RR I, rural
residential, due to the lack of development potential for our land because of
easements on our and Interstate 80 that borders our land on the north, the
lay out and unusual dimensions and the difficulty of getting utilities for
development. This would also give greater opportunity for resale to our
home as RR1 for the next family to be able to enjoy and use the full acreage.
We have invested a great deal into our home and yard in the 10 years we
have lived here, but have never been able to use the extra land for anything
but over growing weeds. We would very much like to enjoy and gain as
much from our land and home as possible. We, or future owners, would
enjoy our property of 4+ acres by being able to have a horse. We have
several grand children and 2 younger children that would greatly enjoy
having a horse. There is a pole barn on the property that could be used for
housing the horse. We have contacted all of our neighbors within 300ft that
was on the map from the Johnson County Auditors office and some that
were not required that we felt were close to our property as a good neighbor
act. There are no objections for us or future owners to have a horse. The
horse would not graze near Prairie Du Chien, since the best place to graze is
behind the 2 acre empty lot owned by Mid American Energy Co., which is
south of us. (Please see map) This is about a 3 acre parcel east of our house
and not the front acre+ the home sits on. As of now, our land is fenced off
from Interstate 80 and Prairie Du Chien Road. We would install all required
fencing by the city to contain the horse, when we get one. If we would sell
the property, the new owner would be informed of the requirements.
We would deeply appreciate your consideration in granting our request.
Sincerely,
Greg & Lorie Ginneberge
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 6th day of December, 2011, in
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
1. An ordinance conditionally changing
the zoning from Neighborhood
Residential Stabilization (RNS -12)
zone to Central Business Service (CB-
2) zone for approximately .34 acres of
property located 221 and 225 N. Linn
Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street.
2. An ordinance conditionally changing
the zoning from Low Density Single -
Family Residential (RS -5) to Low
Density Multi - Family Residential (RM-
12) for approximately .88 acres of
property located at 2218 Rochester
Avenue.
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Marian Karr
From: Bob Miklo
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 1:12 PM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW: Allen Homes, Linn & Bloomington Project
From: Duane Musser [ mailto :D.musser @mmsconsultants.net]
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 12:42 PM
To: Bob Miklo; Karen Howard; Janet Dvorsky
Cc: Jesse Allen; Laurie Thomae
Subject: Allen Homes, Linn & Bloomington Project
Jesse Allen requests that this application be withdrawn from the upcoming council agenda.
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The City has received 98 emails in response to a change.org petition regarding
REZ11 -00012 the proposed rezoning of properties located at 221 and 225 N.
Linn Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street. (A sample petition appears below).
Greetings,
I just signed the following petition addressed to: The City of Iowa City.
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Refuse the application to rezone 221 and 225 N Linn St and 223 Bloomington
This rezoning request would permit the building of a 3 -story apartment /commercial
building. The building's proposed size, height, and residential density are incompatible
with the residential character of the Northside neighborhood and the "Main Street"
commercial character of Northside Marketplace as well as with the City's downtown
development plan and the wishes of the Northside Neighborhood Association.
We SUPPORT development that preserves the scale and land use characteristics of
Northside Marketplace's commercial district: small, owner - occupied buildings with
ground floor commercial establishments and a second story of residential use.
Sincerely,
Rya Dunnington
Iowa City, Iowa
Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at
www.changeorg/petitions /stop- overdevelopment -on- the - north -side. To respond, email
responsesLa)change.org and include a link to this petition.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council
of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 10th
day of January, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma
J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said
meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the
City Council thereafter as posted by the City
Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider
a Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of 410
Douglass Street, also described as Lot 10, Wise
Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, to an income - eligible
family.
Copies of the proposed resolution are on
file for public examination in the office of the City
Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing
to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the
above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Date: December 20, 2011
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Erika Skemp, Community Development Project Coordinator
Re: UniverCity Agenda Item - January 10, 2012
Introduction:
On January 10th, City Council will be holding a public hearing and voting on a resolution to
authorize the conveyance of 410 Douglass Street as part of the UniverCity Neighborhood
Partnership Program.
History/Background:
The grant for the UniverCity Program allows the City to purchase twenty -six rental units located
in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University and downtown, rehabilitate them with
up to $50,000 in grant funds and then sell them to income - eligible buyers.
This will be the 14th home sold as part of the program. The remaining 12 homes are currently
under renovation.
The home at 410 Douglass Street sat vacant for six years prior to being purchased by the City
and had numerous deferred maintenance issues. Improvements to the home are highly visible
and the property is now an asset to the neighborhood and to the community.
Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 410 Douglass
Street for $105,000. The sale price includes the amount that the City paid to purchase the home
($63,000) plus "carrying costs" of $42,000. "Carrying costs" are all the costs incurred by the City
to acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on
the loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and any
costs in excess of $50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home. Carrying costs are high for this
home due to renovation expenses which include garage demolition and reconstruction, all new
kitchen and bathroom, a new roof, and new siding.
The buyer is a University of Iowa employee and will be receiving down payment assistance from
the University in the amount of $5250.
Statement of Fiscal Impact:
The assessed value of 410 Douglass Street at the time of purchase was $102,100 and the sale
price is $105,000. It is likely that the assessed value will increase resulting in an increase in the
tax base. There will be no impact on the General Fund for ongoing operating expenses.
Recommendation:
This home was in need of extensive repair and after the renovation it has become an asset to
the neighborhood and to the community.
Staff recommends that you approve the resolution to authorize the conveyance of 410 Douglass
Street as part of the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program.
December 20, 2011
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410 Douglass Street — Before /After Renovation Photos
Exterior Before
Exterior After
Garage Before
Garage After
Kitchen at the time of purchase
Kitchen After
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TO
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ACROSS RALSTON
CREEK LOCATED WITHIN A PORTION OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 20, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on its intention to convey an underground
utility easement to MidAmerican Energy at 7:00
p.m. on the 10th day of January, 2012, said
meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in
the City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street in said
city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next
meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted
by the City Clerk.
Said resolution and easement agreement are
now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City
Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by
any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said
meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning
said easement agreement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by
law.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE: January 5, 2012
TO: Tom Markus, City Manager
FROM: Ron Knoche, City Engineer
RE: Utility Easement Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company —
January 10, 2012
Introduction:
MidAmerican Energy Company desires to install a buried electrical transmission line within City
of Iowa City property located within a portion of Lot 1, Block 20, County Seat Addition, Iowa
City, Iowa.
History/Background:
This electrical transmission line is being requested to enable MidAmerican Energy Company to
provide electrical service to new construction in the area. The existing electrical transmission
facilities in the area will not support the new construction.
Discussion of Solution:
To enable MidAmerican Energy Company to install said electrical transmission lines, staff has
drafted a Utility Easement Agreement between the City of Iowa City and MidAmerican Energy
Company. This Agreement will allow MidAmerican Energy Company to install, operate, and
maintain an electrical transmission line within City of Iowa City property.
Financial Impact:
Staff has negotiated a fee of $740 for the purchase of the easement to be paid by MidAmerican
Energy Company.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the authorization of the Easement Agreement with MidAmerican Energy
Company at the January 10, 2012 council meeting.
cc: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director