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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-24 Public hearing . ...:;.\, t.. r~Ei1( , ""~,{ .," .","..... __"... ,n..O"_..... '^~ ',\ '. . ~~', '<. I. I ~ " '''1'1',..' I~'I; . .,1; 0' . rr:'.~ ~ ' T.' : e; ,(..~..~ .r - ., ... . ':::.""" :-:,';.tW' . , '.. '~, ... ,. ., .',," '>'~':~_":.:~~~L ,'~' -- , '. " , '..'. 1 ..,.. " ~. . ,~,' . . . . ._...:"~~".,~~-'N~..,..<"'~',:.U;-,:....:,.H;).,~" :",:':,;':.:.::'i.....~~;,,; ~:,".V"":"',,,,, :".'L __~~..~~.. '"'<0,,. . ",. ., ..~' "'., ~,' . ..'e.'''' "",,, '. ",".".' ,....'w'. '".....;..~.."..:..."~~ ..:..._ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the ~IOWing: 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi.Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone. 2. An ordinance amending Section 36-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-l1 zone. 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-l to RM-20. 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m)(11, Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1.2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs. 6. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications." 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above.mentloned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK , I ,I ppdadmln\ccS.24.nph ~ '.--,.2. I~S1 )",,'.......'. "',' ".......",.-.'.. " ..,......."..'...'''....1'''........ "I' ,c..':;. ,O'i':i.',.:;.i.....\".,..~ ',' ":j'S"P: '0": , . ". ' : '. ..",~,' .,;i .., .. :, " '" .... ..' ,,". ;.,' ','. ':. ' ' . , ",. ,.....,,,'.,... ,,",:', .',. . , .1.... ",.il' - ' .,..' ..c...,.,.:,'OL' .oJ ( \ i!I ,f , I I I I II [ r i( j \:1 )I~ .~\ WI l C'~ ~; _ 0, \,'i '-... ~ . "t'..' .., I' , ". ,\.~ , ".:' , .-....~::..'..~ ,~-- " ... ~ ._.......,.' .,.. c.',' "..'.;;' .:. .,;';'.';.". "'";c'~';;,,u,"{_.,:~., "... .,. ,., ~,....._, _.... . .. ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF CHURCH STREET BETWEEN DUBUQUE STREET AND DODGE STREET FROM RM.12, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION ZONE. WHEREAS, the area is currently zoned RM- 12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential; and WHEREAS, a property owner in the area requested that the City rezone the property to stabilize the existing character of this portion of Church Street; and WHEREAS, 71 % of the properties in the proposed area are developed with single-family homes or duplexes; and WHEREAS, the majority of the multi-family buildings in the area are structures originally constructed as single-family homes; and WHEREAS, the predominant visual character of the area is one of a single-family residential neighborhood rather than a multi-family neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan notes that previous downzoning efforts in this area were intended to reduce the incentive to replace older dwellings with new multi-family structures; and WHEREAS, the inner-city area study and the preservation plan elements of the Comprehensive Plan contain the goal of preserving and protecting the existing housing stock of the North Side neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended rezoning the subject area to RNC-12 to further the goal of stabilizing the character of the neighborhood without creating additional nonconforming uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from Its present classification of RM.12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation: An area containing the south half of Block 31, except for Lot B; the south half of Blocks 34, 51 and 54; the south half of Block 72, except for Lot 5; the north half of Blocks 35, 50 and 55; and the north half of Block 71, except for Lot 4; all of the Originel Town, Iowa City, Iowa. . <. )'.'."'" ,',.'.,',':....':..: . ,'." O " '. ,.. .",'. . ',', !"::.~v,' ..,:\<:.".', ~ 1 1~51 ;:; ,. l; ',~-"--",I', , , . . ,.. r. ./5 Q " t 11\ I ' o , '., ;"" , I';':' ~:",,,,,'L," " , " r ...l'~ ("'. \ 1 .~ r;~~~1 I, , I , ~ I I I ~~ , I I, l ~ \~. :~! I" ( I) ~. ,J l IF" "~. 0 " "' . " '\)', "":-'\\1/. . . ...,". I..... .' ' "":"".,.,". ._,u _....__;:.....,..;;__.;::.'.. . Ordinance No. Page 2 ..h, ,- -" . ...,'.. ..,.'. ,.' . ',' . .-'-._.;....._"'____~...' .......,..4,..;.c.."'"'"'=,..,,,\>.,..~...~ .,....,.~.._..._~.__...,._. SECTION 11. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to 'change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon final passage, approval, and publication of this Ordinance as provided by law. SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance which shall be recorded by the owner at the" Office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, upon final passage and publication as provided by law. SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances anp parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of, this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. . Passed and approved this MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by fY1 'n , aujLo., L0t;1{.ci5L\- ~ City Attorney's Office fT S:' 19 - 'i'i ppdadmlnlchurchst,ord ~~. .. , . ~. . " .. ,-..:.----..--,-.--.---....-- ..--..'--. Q.. CD , " l~s1 I",;, .0'; - , '.,,. ':. "'\\'",.,.. "".' "'."...,','.. " ""o);;.~i'/' " '\ '5' t.. las7 I is ~ i d ., ;' i ~~kl '.:r:\1 . " . , ,~, .. . , '. , :,' . ST AFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Melody Rockwell Item: REZ94-0004. Church Street Date: April 7, 1994 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Joni Kinsey 423 Church St. Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: 354-9529 Requested action: Rezoning from RM-12 to RS-S (RNC-121. Purpose: To make the zoning classification of the property more consistent with existing land uses. Location: Church Street between Dubuque and Dodge streets. Size: Approximately 15 acres. Comprehensive Plan: Residential; S-16 dwelling units per acre. Existing land use and zoning: Residential; RM-12. .L Surrounding land use and zoning: North: Residential; RS-S. East: Commercial and Public; CN-1 and P. South: Residential; RM-12. West: Residential; RM-44. \ , ',\ \ ,/'1 "~"""" ( , I : I" File date: March 17, 1994. 45-day limitation period: May 2, 1994. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: , r : I". The applicant, Joni Kinsey, has submitted a request to rezone portions of the Church Street residential area, which is generally located east of Dubuque Street and west of Dodge Street from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family, to RS-S, Medium Density Single-Family. The applicant has indicated that concerns about potential redevelopment in the neighborhood compelled her to submit the proposed rezoning. She desires to stabilize the existing character of this portion of Church Street. i I "l.,. "~ .,,;1~~ :"f;~l l.. '(~.~~n'___ ' - .:... 0,..:)'" _m. ... . - , , } r~ ~I " \ , ~ I 10 ~. ~ I I : , ,\ ~~,- .."~'" .( C-', \ \ '" I \! " li."'i'#;' ~( ,~" '," '~v',ltl, :,l~ '/,~, ~,~.' ~'~ ' .......(. , 'C'n~_ " i"l ." . 'I\,' 0'1\\1' ".'1. ,~. .. " ,'." , 'w.o,. ,.. . . :.' . .,~.. ...;~.'..- .';. .'. .."1.':' ......, '''''''.'''--'''.''' " .;,--,::",.,,;:,;;,::/,,;:'.. ".......,.:.""..;_:.-.- 2 The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for residential development at a density of 8-16 dwelling units per acre. 80th the existing RM-12 zoning and the proposed RS-8 zoning are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use designation for this area. Staff has conducted a land use survey of the area to help determine the most appropriate zoning designation to guide further development in this neighborhood. ANALYSIS: land Use Survey: Using the City Assessor's records, staff completed a land use survey of the RM-12 zoned area generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque and Dodge streets. The survey revealed that the majority (approximately 71 %) of the properties within the area are developed with single-family homes or duplexes. Approximately 51 % of the lots contain single-family homes. Ofthese, 54% are owner-occupied. Approximately 20% of the lots are developed with duplexes. Approximately 30% of the duplexes are owner-occupied in that the owner lives in one of the two units. Approximately 20% of the lots are developed with multi- family buildings. The area also contains a group home, four rooming houses and one house which is being used as a national fraternity office building. This information indicates that the general character of the area is that of a single-family and duplex neighborhood, with some multi-family buildings. The majority of multi-family buildings tend to be structures that were built as single-family homes, but were later converted into three or more units. Only four structures within the neighborhood were built as multi-family buildings. Therefore, the predominant visual character of the area is one of a single- family/duplex neighborhood rather than a multi-family neighborhood. I ~ The existing RM-12 zoning allows lots within this area that have minimum lot areas of 8,175 square feet and meet the other requirements of the RM-12 zone to redevelop with multi-family structures. The aggregation of two or more lots within the area to achieve the 8,175 minimum lot area requirement could allow further redevelopment for multi.family structures according to the RM-12 regulations. The RM-12 zoning designation encourages redevelop- ment of property in this area to maximize the permitted density. This leads to the aggregation of properties and the removal of existing housing stock in the area. Alternative Zones: The applicant requested that the City consider zoning amendments to help stabilize the single- family/duplex character of this area. In particular, she requested a rezoning from RM-12 to RS-8. If the area were rezoned to RS-8, construction of multi-family buildings or the conversion of existing buildings to multi-family units would be prohibited. Existing multi- family buildings and rooming houses would become legal nonconforming uses and would be subject to the nonconforming requirements of Division 4 of the Zoning Ordinance. The construction of duplexes or the conversion of existing buildings to duplexes would be allowed for lots which contain a minimum area of 8,700 square feet and meet the other dimensional requirements of the RS.8 zone. " )~S1 ....JIJ I'. -" ~ - " --~_._- ",,'j',.,:,' ,0"....:..., ': . ., >',' ,'iti ,.".. I'" t' ",.' . h ,~~,~. ....- ,. .J~ (-.\ \ 1 " I \; ~ ;-(\ ~ ib II'; ~ \ . . . ~, t- 0 ,. I '; 1 I I .' . .':r,'\l; "'I ".., . " ....' , , '-. ".. . . --...,.: ~.~ ,,',~... "., ': 'c.....:.;: ',0"-.'., ",~,-'"~",,,'.',;..'" ::: .~:';J,-,;:~~ .,:;';.. ,;,,'<~,.. ';:: ...... ..........._" ...,... If 3 To help stabilize the current character of this neighborhood, an appropriate alternative to RM- 12 or RS-8 zoning may be the Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-121 zone. The RNC-12 zone was used for similar reasons in the Jefferson Street and Market Street areas. The RNC-12 zone contains special provisions which allow existing multi-family buildings and rooming houses that do not exceed the RM-12 density to continue as conforming uses within the new zone. Rezoning the subject area to RNC-12 would contribute to the goal of stabilizing the character of the neighborhood without creating additional nonconformities. Comprehensive Plan: As noted, both the existing RM-12 zoning designation and the proposed RS-8 zoning designation are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use recommendations for this area. The RNC-12 zone proposed by staff would also be in compliance with the land use recommendations of the plan as well as the policy statements contained in the plan. The inner-city area study and the preservation plan elements of the Comprehensive Plan contain the goal of preserving and protecting the existing housing stock of the North Side neighbor- hood. The Comprehensive Plan notes that previous downzoning efforts were intended to reduce the incentive to replace older dwellings with new multiple structures. The proposed RNC-12 zone would further promote the achievement of this goal. It may be appropriate to consider rezoning other nearby portions of the North Side from RM-12 to RNC-12. The North Side Neighborhood Association has expressed an interest in conducting such a study. The current proposed rezoning could proceed at this time, while the larger area is studied and considered for rezoning as the staff work program permits. The applicant has consented to amend the rezoning application to change the land use classification of the area currently under consideration from RM-12 to RNC-12. i STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Given the general single family/duplex character of the neighborhood, staff believes there may be merit in conserving its character. The housing stock in the area is predominantly single- family and duplex structures. Given the ages of these structures, they tend to be more affordable for entry level home buyers than newer single-family or duplex developments. The existing RM.12 zoning provides incentives for the destruction of single-family and duplex housing stock, and its replacement with multi-family structures. Staff recommends and the applicant agrees that the area be rezoned RNC-12 rather than RS.8 to avoid the creation of nonconformities. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map. 2. Exhibit A . Land Use Survey Map. 3. Exhibit B - Land Use Survey Map. 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Lucas Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Board of Directors: Beth Gauger, Kay Irelan Sue Kratz, Marti Milani: Nancy Parker Vice President: Susan Feeney 7 I 9 Ronalds Street Iowa City, ~a 52,?t5 8 ~?Jl: C - 0::0 Do I ::c W- r:L < ...J>= ,l (.)1- =: ~ >-(3 'u.. >- !:: <( < (.)~ :::: 0 ..:r en NORTfISlDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION l3 I 19 ~ ~ ~ 1)e.-~ ~~ ~- ~~ ~ ..AR..-..3o~ <>fP~"""" ~ ~~. ~~~ ~~~ b~ oW\.. 0. ),.~~C5'\\... ~~ ~ 0...- ~~~~ ..~ ~ 'tL-.. but We- o c..P~\)~~ ~~ ~~t q ~~~~~(~~ 'tr- -d.-a- %-~ )0~~~ k4~~ l).J'L ~lL ~u... 'lc ~~~ D ' \~ ~~\:. ,,(',~ .."....-' ,,' 0 .;),.,' ----. ".mo. ==. ... , " ~ " ~ ~\);~ ~, .. ~I /; 3 (\\::j.~-\- \~51 ,.,)~::' 1_-"..". , .'.... ""m"'l....,l"':"'.,,-,.~ -, " . 0, '\ '", i """"1"".,,,,,. ,",' ,;-"" ' ")5 ~ " " ~. I I ,'. r , . 10: ":".';1 ~7.z!'" ,,". ',...:'.... .C" '-', ( \ \l, 11:1 I' it 0 .. ;'.. ,\' L .. ;")' " '~ , "r '''11' ,'I .....' , , . ~'V. ~. . . .1'.. -.-..,..,......."......--..,. ... _..__....:..~_".....,,~.-.,... .'--',~UL...."., .....;~,'...~...',\."~"''',,.... L,Je,. ,',," ..... :,'-w"_ '...~H_.:....._~,._... President: Liz Miller 714 Ronalds Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Secretary/Treasurer: Dawn Neppel 727 N. Lucas Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Board of Directors: Beth Gauger, Kay Irelan. Sue Kratz, Marti Milani. Nancy Parker Vice President: Susan Feeney 719 Ronalds Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 NORTUSlDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION April 5, 1994 Dear Commission Members; This letter is our response to the re-zoning application submitted to you by Joni Kinsey for Church Street, approximately from Dubuque to Dodge streets. We understand that the change would be from RM-12 to RNC-12, and that RNC-12 limits new construction to single-family and duplex structures. The Northside Neighborhood Association has recently considered applying for re-zoning the entire area currently zoned RM -12 (between Church and Bloomington streets), but we chose to delay the project in order to determine the extent of support from affected property owners. However, this application prompts action by us now. Northside residents find themselves increasingly surrounded by new, multi-unit buildings. It is not a pleasant thing to discover that a house next door is to be demolished to make way for a four-plex. Neither is it pleasant to see a large, nicely-kept lot divided so that apartments can be built on half of it. Such projects as these have gradually eaten holes in the fabric of our neighborhood and should be stopped. Failure to halt such construction will surely result in the destruction of the presently enjoyable character of our neighborhood. Few of us want to live next-door to or across the street from an apartment building. Not only does the higher density increase the levels of noise, pollution and traffic; but not knowing one's neighbors (which is usually though not necessarily the case) tends to make one uncomfortable, and makes it easier to sell one's property to a developer in order to escape the pro b I ems crea ted. What's more, beautiful, unique homes too frequently become the victims of dense development. Just two blocks north of Chrch Street is Brown Street which, a month ago, you recommended be designated an historic district. It would be a shame to one day find ourselves with rows of new apartment buildings so very near Brown Street. This is your opportunity to say no to that fate, and to say yes to maintaining our fine neighborhood while it is intact. We urge you to approve Ms. Kinsey's application ~ I sincerely, Lr.s ~ \~ Liz Miller 'UCilVEQ '~~.: ,,;.1 r',. ,. ". "oJ" ,~s, '. .., F...lo.1':.u.;o..,.~.--._--.-'t~Llli.l.. C.,),---:":"""'" ,. ','" " ... ~, ".' 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Van Buren Iowa City, fA 52245 319 354.0953 I~S7 _.......- ,-.-'--- -, _u-- ,',,' ),....,''''''''".,' '"''''''',''''''''' :':'0',.-::':'",' :~;:'~-,":':,'. ~"": '\," . .', ""',' ," . ,,'.',..;,'-' ,..',i.,,;. ",', " . ' , ' :::.:::-.......f:,", ?5 LI t".' ,0 . " . "lff '., " ,,'. " S::Ali.~::, . :;:i~,~.;.,:./.1.;.;~~...."_. ..~.. r IF! ,~:.1 I ! ! II \ I ~, '~i ,.,1 r~f: '. l' !:~ ~. , ::("-0 i'I' ~ " "t' . ;"\1' ,'.'1 ". . ,... . .' , ".:,' , '., , .1' . ':.'", .... " .' ..:......_~,_,.,,,..,'-.,;.,..,.,~.,:..'.:...,....~,..:c..!',..,..;;,;., '.,",,'.',,"... c..,..""".."" ".I''' .. , ( ~.. :,.;. :,J!..' .~.,., 2tHl ['aircllilu Iowa Cny, Ia. 5..:245 AtJrll 5, 1994 "lanning ane: I.oning Commlssion Iowa c: lty, Iowa ' I cannot he ~resent at the m(eting on ~pril 7, when you wilL receive PUblic in~ut on the rE~uest for rezoning Church St. However, I wish to n'gister my view that I am highly in favor of the JroJosed flNC-12 zoning. Tllis area whiCh was once a nlce r~siJential area with lovely ol~ homes is iast losin) its character. 'f"ere dre now 4 a~lart[;]ent bdldin.Js in the square block wnere I l1ve (bounJed on the nortll by Church St.) an-.1 another un,ler c0nstIuction. TIle number ot vlohic1es is unbelievable adchn'J to the ?arklng headaches. It is almost impossiole to entertain company because ot tois ~roDlem. ~Iost ot tllese a;>ar tillen ts are occu;lied oy young persons who enjoy loud, large }arties at various tlill€S of tile year, as well as lOUd music ;liped to the wl10le neighborhood. Jur tlPlgilbllrhoou is inunJated with trash from s<-lilled trash cans, news)apers, hottles, cans, anJ more, tl1at are distri:)Uted frEely arJunJ the nei!JhborllOod. It is a daily job tJ lick tnis UJ, anJ many in apartm~nts do not bother to plck it uo. I will !)€ hi'lnly Irateful if you rezone td I.S areil to lmC-U. Sincerely, ~t~ 0 - ~\'t-ttL Sally L Smith I '~ - 1"..,"',.,,",..," r .,..,'~'.': .~, '...:. . \ >: ,;;,/; ':.,;-;. ",'Y'..'." . ',.,'".11",,' " --.......... -' - , ,,..,. 0" .'...._'...,'."..,....~..~_..~~-y, . \~51 ;~::;.,~':x.\';:..,;.. ".. l I I I I . '--" , ' I Q) " '. "'['"' . "':"" f:; \ , . ld. ,.',.. .,. ,.". . _I .,...,)<" t":"- " , " . . ." '. ,"'\\\1' . ";',': ,:. , .,~, ., , , , . \," ,.:', ....>"'i ,".1' ;'. . . ",'. .' .' "'. . _ _._............. .....,..!,..w.l :'~l ';c,;,.~",~.'t.::::..!.'. ~i:.;;,,,...;:;; ...;;.c,,:~;,:.~':,:,;, ;:"./. ,:::":':'Li' .:,;:. ~,~: ~. .:_ L',,:. '; :""'~::;.'. : ~.. .c:'. .:~;..: : ~ :: ,;,:.. .~.':~.:.\. ..:",~\;,..::. .,._.".~ ......;,,~.........~_.-:..... ., :':.';' . :~~""'"\Vn~ ..~........ .--,~-p;;'~: , ~- i " ~ v:-'7 ',:~ .. - ---- ~ '-- TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at for approximately c10 ::;~o years. eJdlltA, ( address) I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). . ' /' I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). Signature Date r~ ~wYwJ~ 1- Q., q1 , In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: -rl ~ LL A~ ~ rLu. [~ 7UtJ Juv-fU af~l cJYL d~ JJ tfa.f 4~~f~dJ~~ .- Planning and Zoning Meeting Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center 410 E. Washington ,.. f ~. " I,' ., c' '.. ., \~S1 -~=,.':,. )","'"~~hCITJ'.'l'''!;..'!'\.''' 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Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at .? 3 0 P .I{- I ~ 611 1 f.., i.J .rr (address) for approximately ~ c;- years. I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). L I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). Signature Date d)<)J4j ~4 ;7'AA--! 1j/111 .....l In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: :-- ~-- ) . ".' ':.' :.'. ...., , "",,, 0 "", ..:', ":''i:,,':.;~,,':, ";:'::":'-;;:y,Y'.':,> \~'51 ".':";';::""'''''''''''''''''I?'S:': ,."1'.'0:: , .. ,r.. ~ . ," ,,' '~.."~=-~ ' -....,..... '" ".. ,~;;.',.\,':;":": ., ,,;"',r"I.,' '.. ,,:".., . '..~t\"i i : '. ':. ',\ ";~': ,..' . '.:/' ...." . ~. ':.... ., , , .\ , , I.'..., '1. . .. ~ : '~~. . ,,: ".. -:'-.;.._:..-. -"--~'.;.~;.:.,.._- . . . ., ,c'. , . , .- ,'. .:","'. ". ., .... . '.: ...__..__,:.:....:....~.....~.~<~~,.,,";.,.......;,,~,.:.,..\~'''.~''..I'~,.."......,.. ':',...,,' ...--..,.,....._,:.."_,,. ,',.;.,~'".;,.." '.;...,...... r_.,.~' .u........,ut.....~__--..:...__~ I TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). ' I have lived in my home at Jd-~ t~\J'{( h St for approximately ~ years.' ( address) " I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). ~ I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning) . Signature Date In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: ,/'''''1.... i' " r) h___''Ji.:.W ,,/: r...;,.-- ,.' ..' "it' ." ~?R 07 1994 ,0 r n nF?I\m1~.i\T ,.... .,' .,.---- ~ I I I I I I k,; 1 [,,, \'\'::.:=:-: , , ... I ;.,-'"...,:".,;'" r~;' I:'!i ~ H~"" LJ~~ ,,'f[" o,~ .... ,'J""< T '~S1 ~....,.,....,.""..,.."-,,..,..,.r."'.,I"""..'"'..'"'...., .,...---......-, ,.i.'"~:i ,>,."..,;.'>'.'.\ ",' 'I., ','.' " '::..,0 "'Olio ") r;, ,0, ':,.. '::" ."\";"~:: ..",":::...,,: :,:,~,~";',~.,> .'" . ',t4..~"" ,:"".".:.:.::,.:.;~(.:~, , , .... ;. ,', z~rilf " ,i :1\, ' ~;., I ',;. . , .";':~~, ~ :,~'l:. '" ,'. ,.,;. ',. " .:'.~ ., , "~ ".. , , .~ ~ . . , . . ",' .'.' , _:...'..;...."-,-.~'".__..._.-..:.... ~ -- . ,'. , '. . ' . " . . , " ' h.-._.__._...-'"......,",..,..".....'..,~.....~',.~...'..,.,..."'.."'.. _ .._.._____.,. . _'''~._'~''~._~''_'''~'",'''h'_'''_'_~'_U'_~'_'__"~.___,_,,., TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at for approximately 7 ~ ~Zb ~ (address) years. I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). Signature Date I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). It ~ ~ i(IUfo.~ (j{l~ .4/7/ 73 / J In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: r, <1 iJ I, ' I , ~ , ;c~'~~~='~__._- '---"~ ',H .'.- . .,' , "',.',' ,0, -..."' ,.,' ., ;.' '. ~- '~S1 , '( ,), --,.,.,."..,.....-". '"T''' ........,,- .',"."" ." "" '"1''''''''''' ' , : 'I' ,..,', ," , ,', ," 0' , :".,,-" ,. '.. " 'i' '. , 1:.' " l",;,i', , ') :.1 ' '" -" .-.") , . " ,;' ." \., . ,." 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'-' .~,...):,-.\.,...,,:"".' ,.'.~"c,...,'.'".h;......_,~........~_-, " TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). '(., I have lived in my home at r t if C 4 v v c 4 .5 T, (address) for approximately '-I 0 years. X. I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). " " , \: I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). I .i Signature Date d? a/~ II, ~ ~#7-' '-/- 1- I <r / .I In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: '....--...--- 1'" c-.\ \) .;~: ..~\, '~i, i \., '"I; ,','" ~I' " J ~5'l c~o~ '-10.1 '~~:~- '" ,',0' ,'.:. 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I have lived in my home at b 11 ~ i.o~, for approximately ~ years. .- .,-' L;'l-ti '.:~ 1 ( address) ,/ v I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning) . Signature Date I .. - 1 In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: ~~. t, r\ \\ \\ , \. t~, I ' \ I \, I , " II I ~. II ~ lL) ", f1' , ~~',j,.. ,~~ ._---..:J " '~S1 " - J""""" ','" """"""""'''''\"'''' ft ' o ",._ ,,::',' ," : \ ""; 5 "uD, , ,;"..,. (=....,--- , 0 ' , , ---,_.. ....~...- . ,,. '... , : ' , ;',~t~ \1' ' ..',': .' " I I I - ,:;':,' ' ~~ .,... ~',.."... ,., y ,'; .' "~' . '! .', . 1 , , '~.: . i. . . ,.. :.._..:..,..,.~... ,,~.._~..- - . , _ ....:.-'.; ..~~~2~_:. '. , . , . , '" . . . _ ''';';'__ ~~_':""~f~C"',''':'''';,;"",,, ,\~"'J.V..:.,...,~,..,.~:.,.",....,:,,...,~;_~.w..,,__..,,,,,,., ..-. -':,- . :'.' ..... " "-...,~.-",-,,, O.C''"._ ," ,," ...,,,-,,,-,.'_' ._..,~.,......~.....____~_ TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at for approximately Jo 5:17 lz, ik01/3?~~ years. (address) V I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning) . i Signature Date Ctu~ f};f~ ~.?VI ~t-M/ ~fJ/~ (/ C;CjJ.j ~ \;}J. In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: ! r \ " , : ~ I) I i ! l \,[ ~ .,9 :,~t '~I: Ii ,l '" ~. ,,' 0...").' \-. '.... ?, _...'c' \aS1 ...:".. "''''''''''',;'' !':)~"':5' ,"10'.' f.' , ",. ~' ',: ,8" ..:/ . .',",'.. ,'"..,.'.' '((, ',-, -. .,-., : 0 ' "', . . ..,.. ,'., ", ~Wt:::l' " " :'.,.<1 .1" . , '~ . ,'.,"" "t. ,",i,\l' , ! ,.: ,',., , ':.'., , , , " ~. . . , .' . ._.__~~.-,'.. . .' '. , ' , ,.' , .' , . :. _;;__._,.._____.",......,-'~...~_....._.~...~,_...._"..._"..~~____h__. TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my ho~ at 530 IV UtlJl ~ for approximately 5;;1 years. l (address) I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). Signature Date I In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: '.....-: J' (~.\ " l \: ~ ! r ) : ' ., 'I i I i i I k. I'" ! I I ~ ~,',' -~',' ~:~';\' ,. . .;1' -" '~S1 ., r-~~-'-~ " 0 '. ~ " "~,'-_.,~~ ' '. . ,.'0 " . '.1.,. ,r.,. ;J J.,.~.'"',;:,'.,."';,,..',;::'.,.."."'Ii,.'.i;.:i'::",', .....' .'....'.. \ .,;',; ';.i.','. . ': ,.... ,,':"',.' ",:,'. . '.':: 'I",,'[..J',..,"'),',, '::''':1''''''1' ')5 -, ~~ ..,~.~.:.> '.. ;'''''' ',..' 'i ' ,~ ~~/.. .I.u ..,.,:;,;,10. " .. . '" " ".,:-.:,~~\\\:/',. . . '~ . .. ,.1 ,.. '/ " ',: , ,. '~ .., .'M...".; ;.. , ' .'...,----..,-,..,-.-,... ~,__~~:;..__.w . , .. , ' , ' , ' , '.,''-.--'".___:..,...~~..-...:...:.U,~,~.) 1~;:..';;;.~~.~:~J:j..:::.-",...::':",~~,~=" :..c..".,," .,i ~...~, }".~ ,:1 .,,~',. .r:-.""'...., .... 'i~ "., .,.. r, , . ~ "'. ...,'~.....;.\i,.:.:,: d,:"'.~'.;,~, .."'.."'u.>_._:.........".--".;....'., " . ~ " ; .~ r TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 , ' Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at 3:} '/ {'k~ for approximately ,?( 0 years. X I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). (address) I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). , ,:.. Signature Date ~6 O?~ ,3- 7-Cf'l , , In the space below I would like to add some additional comment~: , ........,.... /', <~\ : ',' ,";r ~,;:i:... ('\ ,I ~ I I II :~ " 1~1 . '1",' ,~ ".,.2 ',', ,. " .. - , ::,:.i;',.....,.-::.. 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X' (!l1Ur(!.~ $i., [L ivecf o.:t ~'I S ~efcr<1 11(,(,.) I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes, (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). ( address) adc\v-e~>: fo.~ ~ yrs, I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). Signature Date (}) In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: , I " . \~S1 . ." ,. -~ \.' , rti:, " l- f. '( ~, 1 ,,- ..- , 0 .'; --- ".,.: ~, '-,', " '." ~,._--'''.., ~"'" ,.."......, ',...... '...' "'1'" , ',1 ,," ,I ,\ J", 0,' .' 5 I,.., t' .' . ." II . ~I" ~l' .' ... , - -' , " . ,.;,,',y i. " . ''',';': . "'It'. , : ~ . ,\ \ t, ~", ' ~ . t ".... . ,;, '..' . :".:1. ' 1 . "-:"f:.. ,', '. . '.1- . ." , .''f '. ~. ',' .'. , ..... . .~ .."'-__,.:.:..l.::......, h_,~. . ", , , ", ...... .,. _;:;~_~:..~.~..i-"..i...<-,.;:_.~~:.:...~.;;..."....~;:~..;.,..~~~......~"~..--'_..".-...".. .,..._ ,. ,., ..."..,..,.......,'-"."',\,<1.,, ,.:, ..,'~'.:,,,:.,-...,.~.. ~~...~. ~"JA'u.-, a.....~..._.:.:......_..:_:.. TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at for approximately ;J.. :3 ~4' ~ ,/:<'3 years. /;. r L./Uv'f.-r:.,t... .)f , (address) '.. I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zomn Signature Date -,.:... In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: ,;,.0-;- V (~.\ ~ I~ I' , I I ~) 17 .1 . I' I ,J..I " . 't.X- t/;YYl rlLt. ?11~c..~c.'i.-Jvt I'th.. nu'J- 12-t 7;2 4L.:J-i..e( ./L?d ';-11-<.. J - I ! I I, I , I, 1,[ ~.~ I ' . \ ' ~ !Kj ~'~~'i-: 1,:(, '~. ~. I~S7 ""1.'.'0.,'.,'.,"",',,'..,' " "",-,", I ',"""f,'~.' .",,'..' . . . . · ' t~1 . \ ,." ":.,,.,-'r. .,(~~w?:ti~~',.,.r".,'.'...~".~..~~~:'~',~".,,;, ,-~....". '/' ',;:;'" " "J,.,,7":'-" . \ '0'" .',;" :',:, ,..:.J~,;::> ),;,~,I~'>"I .,..-.~...~".,,~~ '""" ' ,,'... '. .'., /. .' . ,I'l ,mm,EJ' .:. .t\\'j,. ", .. .. . ".,1 '. """"""""" . ..,~: . . . . _,_n., .. "....,._ 0.< ,,'C... ~...._.- "i.......:"; ..~,_._ .'".,. .. ~ ~. . . ,) TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 """"'.""." ",'...' ....,,-....-.--. \<....c.' cl. ~ - 1 - 9 ~ Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). ~ ~ffrL f< 6 ~" 5{- kv,k~ ~ t/JOe, S3d rJ Uan /bi.11 d"'~ ~ 1J~ c~wcfc ~ ~~dn.~ .it! AI j/~ . $,-, '^^ l\'~ 3CQ c~",mt 7n~'~Jm; 1wfltp f)J~ 1:v(J J~tl'" 0'J? t(\,I,~!-("'-- .ft1\wJ &kitv\... ~j.1 t h~ e "- I I , I I :f : l ~. 1 ',,'~I' 1: \r, .. .: _~(... 0 -.- . WE, THE RESIDENTS OF AND NEIGHBORS TO THIS DISTRICT, WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE CURRENT ZONING OF CHURCH STREET CHANGED TO PROTECT ITS PREVAILING CHARACTER OF SINGLE HOUSES AND DUPLEXES (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone from RM-12 Multi-family). ~ Address y ears at this address c/'tf.€c,jll ~i/d3Pj'7fjI/L 31'if t'lt(iR~fl t:r. ? ( L4.V'r'1ltJoQ~~'YLt{/) 5/4 }J,~ @/j p~~ 3 -i~~ ~ ~~5 cr~~ 0 (jj~~ .It . :L' WID. (pr2\,', )6,rs) ?~J:,~r~O 1/-11 '-f31J €~ ~ tjS'r''1,A r/~/~10 ~~ g ~~uJ 1Yr rr' ll(?jJ,t~/1: J i'hll'1fh A rl'1b f\ 1'hj '~1 , \, '~ ....,. 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Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). , WE, THE RESIDENTS OF AND NEIGHBORS TO THIS DISTRICT, WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE CURRENT ZONING OF CHURCH STREET CHANGED TO ',' PROTECT ITS PREVAILING CHARACTER OF SINGLE HOUSES AND DUPLEXES ' ' (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone from RM-12 Multi-family). ~ t' Address Y ears at this address br~ fJ, [)Ml8/;1.1~h .- s 6rs tU, U~.(,l E-()/Lld4''- '.. /' rJ. B1 1.2 J C!uf/t-C-A J'f. ! .:3:<Y' c::Juv~. #- c/o .."' : . :.;...., ,. '. ..\ ,1 C-'\,' \1. m ! I~ , ! r: ~L). !lI,~'~',>i',':' ,',Ii .. '1 ' 11 ' t\~ ' t" 'l":<;", .", ,. {c:"o.,............... , _......... Jurll! - '. .., , ' ,',' ",0, ,....",,,l,,.n.'.' I as? ,. " :] ',.,_.~,..:._"....""...". H........""...,^.'" ,.. ',' ".' 'r',.'".~', ... "I "', ':,' T> :'...'.\\,:.,.".....,'....'.","'",.,.,' ",' , ','" )~" 80: . . ' i.,: ~! ," '. '\,~,;:. ,,;, ''"'~'!; . ",.,.,", - .-'..- '., ,', A ' l~fei! .r r-' \ \ ~ ! r , ' ~ , , , I ! i . I , I , I i ~'. I I ~L, 'j *~(': i,',; ,~ "~' '.! I ~, " L~ .. ~ ,:"j ,;\ , , '''~t: ,'p , '. .' ~ .' ... "',.1 " "".. ,;_.:_-~--~:..": .' . _o__,.,_ ,_.,_,~~_ .,'..m'....",,"'_..~;... ,,',.L ~~, ~ "'. 'V'''~'''_''''''''_'_ ....... ",' ,. _ '., .,.".....,,,,._,,, ",..... .~.,..,.~....~... ~_,_,,,_,, ~___.._ . TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center . 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). WE, THE RESIDENTS OF AND NEIGHBORS TO THIS DISTRICT, WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE CURRENT ZONING OF CHURCH STREET CHANGED TO PROTECT ITS PREVAILING CHARACTER OF SINGLE HOUSES AND DUPLEXES (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone from RM-12 Multi-family). ~ ur#lI~jfr ~C~eA ~~?J)1.Rml~ I J/-e "'vl-n PIA-... ' {C~-o'~~~JU '"" ,n OL, ~ Address !?-t- 'I e It j/ . 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TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 ro, APR 11 1994 t\ _ _ ,.: ~ 1':' ~ p.r.o. DEPARTMENT ..... -- Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). C ~(addreSS) I have lived in my home ,~ (.,. J "- for approximately I-Iv years. /~ r . I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). Signature Date In the space below I wo d like to add some additional comments: ". /JU4;f tL/ .U ~~P':'-<- ~ .J#.d .1. J~k AA.b.kr- v, // /r-' id.~~ J~ fr :;0 dW · .!}.$ <J. . DONALD DOLEZIL . 512 CHURCH S '. " IOWA CITY IA 52245 ", ~ 1.r,",tlr.,:..',", i:Jll lir", ' h. ~".' ........ :C~_~ " '~51 ... ..b. J UM 1~ -.-...-= ." ,0,,): ",',;;'. , ' .:';';'."'.:1'..., "TC" ,'"' " )5 I Id. ",:" -''''''',.\. ,';" tilillli:u', ;' " " ,', " . '. ' ~ ':"'-:"~~~,:'\l::\., '.. , . "j .' , '.';,', ". " '~"I . , '. , , , .....""."."..~..,.-'_..,.......- . , ....~ \"': ,.' l '.', r~\ \; /'(-, . , ;, I TO: ,i I! . ~, , , . . '. , ~. ~~. ~ . , ,,' ,,, " . :.. '.' '. ,:.,~.;..,_4~~.:...., .__ '.. , '. .~~.. '.~ ~ .........'~..:.:.. '~_"'), :;;..:~:.~.~;.:i;~'...~,;.~,".'~~'Ll.,~..,..:.,-,:'; /.;;,..:.'",\:.;.:.."""...... '., "~'L..: j '. .....,1;;.,':.:,;,).......:....',:,.'.\.).:,.;1 ;~.'...=O,.:",~;.,.,.~,._ .c.-,_.-:.-.....,. " The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 r--' h;,... -; i L:. U APR 11 i994 .~.__, P,r,,/), DF.PARTMENi " .,.. -.'.-, Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at for approximately .I 9 ~ Signature Date S2/ct~1f-1I1 ( address) years. I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood, Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). ~~7~~ \~Jl \B)/?r'f ,.\ In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: T ~-t9....&.. ~~~~\ ~ 1; l::>'O -\'. ri\-. ~hn L Maxwell I 521 Church SI ~ Iowa City IA 52245.2003 ~..,. , ~~;~,",;," ::~1i " VI 1 ~ .j. :1"*': i~1.~~ ~-"" "C,~~' .. \~S1 ! :, 'ft,..,:{ ijO), ",,,.. ";" "L:-~- v- ~ ..,.. i,~ _",..."......."_,,.".._'_..'r....."..~r.'......,..'.. '\".,.."r".'"""I"'''''''''''''.'' ],""',..".."'''''"....,,..,''',. . ,,,' ;-",',. " '",:.,'.:': ",.'.' .',; ':-\' '. . I' ,': ::, , ,0,,,, ' '.J5 ,. :,' ',,:'~, ''', "2'~"" I"::?~"" , ',,;,' .' " L.:..,,' t~J.~~,f . ',' . " ....-~.~ . , I I I I ! ~l , I' , 1 \ l../ \;"~- .:C'~o . , ... . '~t: \"1' , .. .', .. ,~. ':,.r , " ~. . . . . ,_.,_0,-'__ .._._...._..." .,','A""..'.',.",,,:" April 08, 1994 h,,-___;';"':'iJ Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center Iowa City, Iwoa 52240 APR 11 1994 P.i".1\ O~PA~TMENT Re: REZ94-0004 Application to Rezone properties along Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street, from RM-12 to RNC-12 Dear Commissioners: I attended last evening's meeting of the Commission, and had to leave before you reached this item on the agenda. I came to speak in support of the application, and am writing now instead. I have owned a home in Iowa City for eleven years. I had a chance to but a beautiful home on the North Side in 1992, and moved there thinking I would settle in for a long time. I was excited about being in this area of town because the property is well-maintained and because the people who live here make investments of time, energy, and caring to make it a pleasant neighborhood. During my first six months here, I questioned that deci- sion many times. The rental properties on my block are an , eye-sore much of the time. The yard across the street was full of garbage for days and weeks at a time. The tenants were rude and noisy--I called police on at least three occa- sions when noise was unbearable at 1:00 or 2:00 A.M; I was called obscene names when I asked them to turn down loud music and yelling. I had to listen to tires squeeling and put up with beer parties. (I must say that there are other rental properties that are well-maintained, and whose tenants are respectful and neighborly.) I probably will not stay here for years and years, as I had originally hoped. I will find a neighborhood without rental properties. My house is one house away from Church Street. If Church Street goes to more and more apartment buildings, this en- tire neighborhood will be badly effected. In addition to the problems above, I must add that there is a terrific par- king problem in the area already. Adding to the population in the area would only magnify this problem. Please consider and support this proposal for rezoning. , Thank you, bw~ Karen Thielman 525 North Van Buren Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 (319) 338-6077 - ,',-- "~'- - 1 ,~ ~ - !! ,;),q,:,:\ J~S '7 ~ ' ,'", ,...,. """1...... ',~ ' ,'"......' " 0,' " I t. ,...) t .. ' --- ~.', ,',' -,' "::~;':'-":,' ;~': ,,;" . ~:,' "Ii,,-' ;....:.. h o " ,,1 J I I "'; ....... ; "'t' .:. \, \1:' ',..'1 < '.;\ , . j'. . ';';", '.1'. -"","., ':'t , ,.. . \.",,' . ',1'. , ..' -._-,~.~>._,.,_.._,_._--,;- , , ' .' '. ..' ,-' . ,., "" . . . " . _ ~;_::_.~......_.._~"....~.:.,...:.'.:-.:~":.,,.\,:.:.. ~,__:::..:......,~ ,-",-':,::.:,..\:~, ,U (;,_ "''''. _,,",~.,'" ~,'.J.:,' '. , . ,'".."".,..~""."".~l<':.,."'~..~,..,...."......__,._.....___....;,.._..; 419 Church St.' Iowa City IA 52245 April 7, 1994 Melody Rockwell Associate Planner City of Iowa City Iowa City IA 52240 Dear Ms. Rockwell: I am writing in support of the proposed rezoning of Church St. to RNC-12. I grew up at 419 Church St. (1943-1966) and have recently returned to live there again. I would like to see the neighborhood retain a "fami ly" atmosphere and therefore oppose the construction of large multi-family dwellings in the area. 'i:;:~ Virginia Melroy '\ ,.., t. , " cc: j k i nsey I I ..,.. ==~~~- >~':'O ;,.,..n'::'.'..:....,/.., :" \~4)1 ,." ,:,:) ",,~,~,~,:,~,:,:,.,~:.'.., 'I:i':. '~'V~~'\~\'~ ',~~.'::"~';;,I"'\~;"\- ';', ':-~:~::~:C~:~i:- ::~I:':' <', ",' , ' ) t: '.:,:;',',,:' ,-/.',"-'::'.,"""i ',',' ", ,~).." ,i." ',', .. . '.. . " fOC''!', U' .'" /.. ".";;'" '.';'1 ~-- J '., ;"" .,/, 1'; ~~~~~'i' L- ,. ,u;~I. .'. (' ,j r-' / , i I I I ~ \, '~" " i " I" C" .~,," _.,,0 ", f ~ " i ,": " . , .' "'." .' "':?\\'~:~ -i~. . " , . I, '~ ~ '..,,..' " ..', . . , .:....~_ ... __" ",'..n.~:..~.;. _~1._.,' '" , ,/ . ., ,\ __ '<l.' '.... "- LJ TO: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 A"'P. . .r" I 1994 P.r..n. .DEPARU~ENT Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). I have lived in my home at rJJ.. 3 CAUl d1 511 l!JtlJa. U~(addreSS) for approximately ,3 f\\Dt\.W years: V I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). Signature Date ~ r/ Jfib- I 4- In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: /'" I I -M.. <;-f,-........f-", 4-"d/+~fl i' fA r~",J) over c...roc..Jc:1"j 1.-- t "II I ' l... /... 0 .....c.l"""- p..ohl.e--.s. b....i\~"1 .....0....\... o"'J """"'-/~ rJr.;.f"' p1.!1."i4/wlw..c/ 5, <:Po.rK\I~ /I1^""'ln' "-",,,'-\- I-k- If r....w<I<.., \,.151 '_W'" ,,- --:.~:- ~ '0', ,;:;,j;I:;;.",::",,\"T 'I""" .,... ;.,<': '.".i..:.' ,.. ".. r> 25 , " 1 €> ~ ,lfJ, ",'., ;. ..' ~ ,.,...., ~<i.i1 . ,I' , " ."".,', ,~'':'' .r (~'\ \ ~ i ~' !. , , ! : i', I I i I II i I. I I,. , I ' I , ~,:~r.;, 'l: I '. ~ ~:l~:, L_~ 'A~1 "'._..., . '..".""""..'''''.'r'''''''''''',i 0"'," -,.."',';;',',,/1',:,. '-".'."'..1"" , ". ". . \'. ',I- ~ Co.. '\~. , .. ';,' . ~=} . . , ~I . 4,' <\00, ,....< :".."'. !..,., ~ I" ~. . . 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""h.. '.r.,'.. ;~. . ',; .oi. ~ ,,! ,.. .. . . '"t" , ~~~...,^,.__,,~,t ...~:~ ' ; . ..' ' " . -. . ".,,~,---_":'-~,.~..:"""'''''''''''''''''_''''.'.........~''''''':';-:''''-':'._--'"' . .. ._"..._~.....~...,_~"~"'~'\.~ .''',.'.,'.'....~'''~..:v;,~..,_...~..., "" ~ The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 k~,""_IV':"U TO: APR 18 1994 P.G.I), DEPARTMENT " ~'-" ..,- Regarding: The rezoning of Church Street, between Dubuque and Dodge streets (excluding properties facing Dubuque). Wt oLL(' 4 l' have lived jrl my home at 52 C), u rC.h sr. for approximately I yeart.. -L ( address) I would like to see the current zoning changed to protect its prevailing character of single houses and duplexes. (RNC-12, Single Family Neighborhood Conservation Zone). I would like to keep the current zoning the way it is; it allows multiple unit apartment buildings to be built. (RM-12 Multi-family zoning). ~- C1~~fi;) ~iUQ.. ZJ),yt - ~aN) In the space below I would like to add some additional comments: Va.. ~({/)'k,~ i{fL &D:5~Jl~ 1 M 1u.L..A9.- WJ f'~ f~r'Y -i" t{./t'fL ~ ft..e.- ~'f- t~ !i/~ /,JL!~ 0l.I\. ~ n), ~ ~+t\u'(( Cf .k ~ 'r:y' (;...,S~t i \r~I'--l'. W<!.. ~ ~ cw...;, "- lM JLa':~J~ ~L~j\JJ~ -flVJ'1l u;'L. ~ .fiL~iM, ~ db cJJ.. 6 kfL Mvvt~ ~lo. ~'1-Hu'1 j M ~ k 4lL ~ f(lM- -H-~.( lU~ J r"'1v-- ~'W\''''5 llJw,~ S. J~k,j~ -!1r:t~ ~~ L'{.. ~rL, '~1 ',;(C',-_-:~',~, __'u, ,', -.",'~ - . ',' ""~,,.~, " ~, 17 " ,0 .' ", . ",.' ,,__~,:,~~,::,,=--- ,',,' ',' I , , . " ,. . ',' '", , .. .'" 'o'J',,\,,:,", ':',.,:'..;.:::,'"."'""'"....C:"',..,.,,,"st ,'.','."".';','1""",, ',vI" ,.',", ." ...,' ' ,~~) ,,'" ':" . ", @ " 10'''': U .' ), ,,.,,'. .'."'''''., ......... .. ..... , ..': ,.." ~', ,:,,'~',; ,~v .;',1 . ' :: ~ I , " '.... "...-..-., /,. [\ .:\" (~.\ " \ ' \1 \'\ " . \ ~ r ; I II i I Ii ih I I, l J \ ,j' .~ ,"\\- ,1 J ~,'(;.I",',\," '~('! ' i\: .' (St" !, ~',",' ,.,:j'" -'.>\ ([ ,'.'. ..d, o '~'l' ". ,:,"."":'" ,,~I~,. . . '. " : .'~' \\1:' , .~ "'.. 'l. , ..', ' :. "'. ~~:~;'~:~...,,- 4_...,,~ /,: I .~, , i ,: ,.'.' , '." . . 1': , , . . .. '., .. .' ., .', .... . ~.-".__"_..,;.,"................:r,.'''''.i.",....,,,",,,.....l-..,,.....,n,...,,..,~.....~,,,,,..___w'_' . ..... _____.._._~w.~"',.,~.w"""............~,..""~_j,..J'__'_'...'oL'_' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1 I , Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, 0 Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, fJrl~+O ~.5 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC.12, Neighborhood Residential, Conservation Zone. 2. An ordinance amending Section 36-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial 0) (CN-l1 zone. 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-1 to RM-20. 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36.55(m)(11, Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs. 6. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications." 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK . . .., ppdadmln\ccS.24.nph A.I ~v , ,. r-'~" J~SB ~,1, "'~'''''"'''''-'''-'''''''-''''-''--'''''"''''''''-''''''''I''-'''' . 'J,.j"'i:' /,,0,::., ;iX;"': ,~,\,. ""','", .j' 5'>1 0.'; ~. "'::'" ,',;..' ."";'';';:,''' ,:" .', : . "', .~ I :':...:. ''''':'''~:;~ - .'...,'.:' ,'.,,: ", !\ ~.:a'", I . .' .. , ',," . , '.~t'\\. , ,',"\ .. ,." ~ .c',. .... , I _.,....._:~, ,-. '. ,....~ .L \'\ \~ ~.~ ;..~-.I I I ~ : II , I i I II I ,b ! (., Il ) ~~ ;;:11' ~~ .- '.' , . ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA- TIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 3.57 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF COURT STREET AND WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD FROM CN-', NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, TO RM-20, MEDIUM DENSITY MUL TI.FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL. WHEREAS, the owner, Plum Grove Acres, Inc., has requested the City to rezone approxi- mately 3.57 acres of land located north of Court Street and west of Scott Boulevard from CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial, to RM-20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential; and WHEREAS, the subject property is located adjacent to existing multi-family development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property de- scribed below is hereby reclassified from its present classification of CN-l, Neighborhood Commercial, to RM-20, Medium Density Multi- Family Residential: Lots 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, and 176in the Court Hill-Scott Boulevard Addition, Part IX, an addition to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 31 , page 47, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval end publication of this Ordinance as provided by law. SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORD- ING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Orainance which shall be recorded by the owner at the Office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, upon final passage and publica- tion as provided by law. SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any' section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision ,.-': j'''''''''',...,.,... . 0' ' . '.. " , " . , ,,, ,I 'G~' . ..~ , '~::., "~=~- " 'I, '., ,.~ . ,...._.",:r,\;, ';'.\.1 ' ~ ~~':"._. ".0.,'--_'''.' r i J~SB .. j: ;': ',':~' ;...,. "(,c. , /5' J ',..., wO'. i~":' , ~, ;'". .1. . ,'.' ;,.', .'.,....0,. \.':..u.,......_;....,_..._,,~.:._ , ." ,~-:-~: " " I ! I i [I.,; ,I . I I ' \ I " .. .'1..::/ \:;\ ,.' I. ~ c-- !, 0 " I, _______... . ~~ IJ ': ',> , , ';.'" " .?t~,;'i...' ,. ' " ," lT44 ,. , ,~. ;', , , " , " ,. ", ' . "... ' . . , ' " ' .,.. .' . '. .. . ' . ,.. .~___...:-... .;....".,...~...~,_~=~.~:.-_'I""~~: .~','"';~~;'::'~i, ..1 :"'.':'':''';'l.".:ii_''',~._'' ~ :f....", :. ':.:, .':ii:.,~".~..;., ..:~ ,-'-;::.'."-.:.,....'~~~ ;,;: ',1..'.:,-",...,,':: _", "'"'-,""u ..."". Ordinance No. Page 2 or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage/ approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this I I I ; MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by '-If' ppdadmln\cnl.rm20.ord ", 1~8 " ',~ ',' ':.'O_i.:J.l;C?';:~::::'::""'"'''''';:'''':': I.',.,,',..,. C}; >.."""1'1.'.,'" ,,- '~'--';;'~:~'T7~,7:,~;~.~;;I: \" 'i5 0: ... . .'..',: - !;..:J.-fij(~ ,,\ " \ "t" ''.\i., .. . ". ' ~ '. ~' , . I')" STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Robert Miklo Item: REZ93-0012. Court Street - CN-1 Zone Date: December 2, 1993 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Plum Grove Acres, Inc. 824 N. Johnson St. Iowa City, IA 52245 Contact person: Bruce Glasgow 338-1365 . Requested action: Rezoning from CN-1 to RM-20, Size: Four acres, ~ ~ ~' r Purpose: To allow multi-family residential devel- opment. Location: Northwest corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street. Existing land use and zoning: Undeveloped; CN-1, Surrounding land use and zoning: North: RM-12, Undeveloped, East: RS-8, Undeveloped. South: CN-1, Office and undeveloped, West: RM-20, Residential. ( \ File date: November 5, 1993, r1 [' I I I i I I , 45-day limitation period: December 20, 1993. BACKGROUND: . ~ . I , ' The applicant, Plum Grove Acres, Inc., is requesting an existing CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial, zone be reduced in size from 7 to 3 acres. The area at the corner of Court Street and Scott Boulevard was zoned CN-1 in 1983. It was platted into 12 commercial lots in 1990 as part of Court Hill-Scott Boulevard, Part IX. The plat included approval of a private street, Scott Court, to serve the anticipated commercial development. A dental office has been built on the west side of Scott Court. : j ,I ~h "1, " ~ In a letter dated November 11, 1993 (attached), the applicant indicated that, due to concerns regarding the CN-1 zoning requirements, he was requesting a rezoning to RM-20, Medium Density Multi-family Residential. If approved, the proposed RM-20 zoning would allow multi- ,l( , l, kl ;11' I' :(r~ --. '~r.._' -- - ~oj '\ I~Sf T is 10: '.. ,. /. , kP.:.~.'.1 ,,.,. I, ( ,..;) ( \ \ ~ ,II , i., , i ! I . ! , i J i 1'1'_ , , , I i I ,~~ "r ' ~lt ~: iil~i! .!ir 'r"[' c.... , 0 \ , 'u " , i' " ~ . "It' ..\\'f:, . ". " ~ \..:' ", . , ... .'. ,:~~_...:.... . c.- .... , ' ,..."." ,..-..... 2 family development at a density of approximately 24 units per acre according to the provisions of Section 36-12 of the Zoning Ordinance. ANALYSIS: Although the proposed RM-20 zone would be compatible with the adjacent RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family, the existing RM-20 zone to the west, and the three acre CN-' zone that would remain to the south, the proposed rezoning would remove a substantial portion of a CN-1 zone intended to serve a large portion of eastern Iowa City. Pages 45 through 48 of the Comprehensive Plan provide a detailed discussion of the purpose and location criteria for neighborhood commercial zones. Conveniently located neighborhood shopping centers which are well integrated with surrounding residential areas are an important element of a well designed neighborhood. Such centers should provide a convenient location for surrounding neighborhoods to do day-to.day shopping. When appropriately located, neighborhood centers can help minimize traffic through a neighborhood and elsewhere in the city, in that they provide goods and services in close proximity to their customers. The existing CN-1 zone at the corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street is an excellent location to serve the neighborhoods in the northwest and southwest quadrants of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Court Street and the areas east of Scott Boulevard which have recently been annexed into the City. There are few other locations in eastern Iowa City which are located at the intersections of major trafficways and which have good topographic characteristics, which are appropriate for a neighborhood shopping district. As eastern Iowa City more fully develops, there will be increased demand for commercial services. Reduction of the area currently zoned CN-' may result in the need to establish other CN-1 zones in areas that are less suitable for commercial development. For these reasons, it may be inappropriate to reduce the size of the existing CN-1 zone at this intersection. The applicant's letter expresses concerns regarding the development requirements for the CN-' zone. Based on these and similar concerns expressed by other property owners, the Commission has scheduled a review of the CN-1 requirements in March of 1994. Rather than eliminating CN-' zoned areas, it may be more appropriate to amend the CN-' zone regulations if upon review they are found to be unworkable. The special provisions section of the CN.' zone states that in no case shall an area zoned CN-1 be less than three acres or more than seven acres. The original rezoning application submitted by the applicant would have resulted in a eN-' zone of less than three acres. In his letter dated November 11, '993, the applicant indicated that he would amend the rezoning application to include only four acres leaving a three acre CN-l zone. A revised legal description reflecting this amendment should be submitted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the proposed rezoning of four acres from CN.1 to RM-20 for property located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street be denied. ......~ ')" ',,0' " ':" ,.: '\:', ',' "'. .in - - _._~ ... . _..:,'",.", I~S8 I' """T'~" "15' " "t6,. "" " I Q rci: -",..-',"" ._'>~ .:'.' ':< , '"".,,,.,, .-,..,.,..-.-... " '. ...: , (c I:: r'\ \( \ e~ I. I I ~ . I I I~ l( ~ '...,('. (&l> , !!~, 0 ,"' , . ,. ....:'.. "t:" " ," ~"'. \ \ I; ,," ,'....',':..,'....' ': . '..' . . ~.,~..' '..' , :.'.i. ..,' ',. ".. '" ~' ..... ,~~. ,::_ ~.,..,_._~ ,_~,:....::....:;,,-L.;....'."'.'...:..[ :..:.~.I,...:~l~~':.....:....l ..;,_~..__./:;..!._~,:~.""1.~ J.,. . ,\';::.., '.'~ ~:'::,.;.,.S; ..""', ',J:, .:;'~: ,':~;: t;,,:,' ;.;;,; j"", ':'~:~~; (:....;. . .,'...'~2':,;;.c.1..:..- . "',' ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map. ,;~. .' , , . 3 2. Applicant Letter Dated November 11/ 1993. 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'" _ L- .""1:.'........,.'.. ~ >1- ,- ......:.,,", ....:.;;...... <( r::::: I:;':':" :;: . :::::::;:;:~:::::' -I::t.- ' a:~ i== ',:;;;..:.;: ~:: '" rr- RAVEN -;I.. .:: := -==-' "--- II ::::.;].:z..;~ . . . .' . :t,.\". " ;,5 I I I .. ~ LOCATION MAP REZ93-0012 I ~ PD 18 "- R CT ,-'I.- " PDH 8 ... -I@l - I ".. . ... j/ RI QUEST AREA 7'~/ .- I- ,'-. , , .\ I -."\ , \\ 1 : = - - ~ t::.: L RM12 "- ?... ;;p \ \ / '- It' '--' R ST ~fI - (0' ~ ~ ~ ~ t. \. "'~ ~~, ~ ~.~ J~\t) ..a ~r A~~ ~:A '"'r1l ~ / j-' ~ ~ ~ .r7'~ ::-= r:-~ ~~ _ ~ '~~r 11 '1-- -.......... (- '--' = -""'\ ~....... LPIN _ , :(r- ~ ~- nJ.- I,. pm" It l- V .\ F IENDSHI~ "- '" ' ( ... .~ ., ~/ , , \\. , !P'f 1 \~;~~~ili," rt t}I, !~ji;i".. :'- L,~;"~\ , , !".-,..... -- ~ :, '~~~~.. c_.__ -,... . ...~:. -=~.~--- -~,. 0- -ASS @ I . .. 0\ SCOTT PARK p , . o~' 76 RS5 & . - ID-f II 1'58 1 jl:... oL. ..J I I ;~ a :',J i:-';' 'i' iil .j i.i:; r,; ~:~ ,1 ;:;~ r~'1 t..~ 'i,l ',. ':oJ; ;;~ :','~ W,f ,!:t' !,:~ l:~ b-~ 1,1 I" f1 ,n ::-,7. iJ ;'1 "'J ,,, ','., ij \','j' ~. i~ 11 ;.j ~1 {I :',.t ~~ ~'1 ::i !,~, i~ ;~ il d ~ !!: ~i IJ ~ A ['. vI 1,1;\ ~O ,\ \' i ~~~! .> . .', . .t\\I,. " , ", ,.' , . , - , , ~ h":'~_IVt::D HOV 12 1993 ___p.D.fJ. DEPARTMENT .,....~.- NOVEMBER 11, 1993 TO: THE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF IOWA CITY IOWA CITY, IOWA SUBJECT: REZONING AT SCOTT BLVD AND COURT STREET FROM NC-l TO RM-20 DISCUSSION: The P&Z staff has requested that I set down on paper the reasons for requesting the subject zoning change, I WO r So....here goes...... The NC-l zone is supposed to take care of the neighborhood needs. This zone has square foot limitations on building size and building use. There is a special use provision for uses not specfically set forth in the ordinance, This special use provision allows a prospective business person to appear before the Board of Adjustment" and plead for a provisional use. ., ( ..::\ r I \ "~ The allowable uses in this NC-l zone when it was copied from some other municipality who had copied it from some other town were changed to accomodate those business that already existed in the proposed zone. A food store was allowed becuase there was one, a gas station was allowed because there was one, a bank was allowed because there was one. Then the City added in the politically correct beauty shop, barber shop, and dry cleaners " pick up only" approved uses, ,?oJ "'i' I I' The food store square footage was set out at 40,000 sq. ft of space under one roof. The offices were set out at 1800 square foot of space per professional use. These square footages are "chronologically gifted" to use the correct political designation, The modern food store now includes the deli, the eating area, the greeting card section, the hardware section, the post office, and last but not least...the food section, This use can not be accomplished in 40,000 sq. ft. '. , , f : i i I :,\. ',~ /.~., g i:.-"l The professional person,...use the dentist as an example..can not function in 1800 sq ft of space without giving up some vital area of work space. The square footage requirement in the NC-l zone is old, out of date and frankly should not be any concern of the City of Iowa City. I~~g 'l r ,'5 ' lb. G--~"" , 0 .' ~~.,.., -,,---- ,-.------ ,"""*..'" .1ll!fJ.4 "or~= U"~_ _ ~_ " o. ~)'. ;'1 Ht:" r:m;-.mi> '. ,i .-;;~J',,__ j [ ('~ \ t1 I II ; ~ i I' \l ~, J ,~. '~';; (II ~f,~, ' C' j::\: 'l: .' .' , :'I~' . 'Iil;" ... .\., '. ~' . , ..... ',;. . I'.' 1 , I.. ~. '0, . '. .~, '~. .,..,C.,:,.,., ,':f.;"....,..~ ":. "'''''.'_'.;,.,"...~.'' , SUBJECT: REZONING AT SCOTT BLVD AND COURT STREET FROM NC-1 TO RM-20 Page Two: When this NC-1 ordinance was adopted, buildings were allowed to have apartments on the second floor and in the lower floor but not on the main floor, This is a good concept for a seven acre commercial space. At ten o'clock or earlier and all day Sunday the work place area is vacant and in the evenings it is dark. The presence of apartment dwellers above the stores gives the area the desired protection needed. Those tenants can use the 911 system and police the area. This allowable use of apartments in the NC-1 zone was eliminated so secretively two years ago by P&Z and Council that the 8uilding Department did not know about it and neither did the City Council. As a result, I now have a commercial building with three apartments on the second floor that was built with full permission of the Building Department and the structure in now a "Non-conforming use" which reflects on the mortgage and future value. I" o The area under consideration for rezoning to apartments was the selected site for two food stores. Since common sense is not part of the zoning process, these two food stores were told by staff that there was no way that they could fit into the Neighboorhood. The P&Z commission and Council now faces the desired alternate of eliminating 70 trailer homes and two existing businesses to do the same thing that this food store wanted to do on seven acres. The application process to the "Board of Adjustment" is a humiliating experience for any established business person in Iowa City, Le~set down in print section D of the application: "The applicant is required to present specific evidence, not just opinions, that the general standards for granting of a special exception will be met: 1. That the specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare.." How would you answer that question? Many of my prospective customers said,."Do you have any other land outside of this ____ city?" "'M..-"" "." ~._-",g .'-_.~ - ,), ....,~.o,......~.'.... . 0-:<:' i.:':,', ' ..~,.' ','. , .',.., ,.' 1~5r ,..'....~y5 .lo, - o '.." ""., '., " ".', 1\ .mJ.~ " I .' . '~t: \'. - ., .,, . '.. .' <. .' , ~ . ...... ".. . . ...... - _.....~.' . . .,.., ,.'..." ..,.'h: _ C ,.'..,.,," .,.,.'...'n .',,~'., ,'" '. ,,'. ' ....",-,........... , SUBJECT: REZONING AT SCOTT BLVD AND COURT STREET FROM NC-l TO RM-20 Page Three: Now for a discussion of the staff application of the NC-1 ordinance. The ordinance calls for professional offices to be limited to 30X of the existing commercial space.' The first office application was denied by the Building Dept. because there was no commercial building in the area. Their comment was" 30X of nothing is nothing". Catch 22, It took two months of high level staff meeting to agree to allow the first building to be built for offices. Then: the Building Dept. issued a statement to the office builder that they could not cement the basement floor but thay had to put down a sheet of plastic and hold it down with cement blocks. A month of negotiation between my customer's lawyer and the building department resulted in a compromise,..the building dept would allow a 20 x 15 foot concrete slab to be poured in the basement for use of the furnace and water heater and water softener' That compromise was followed by another 10 momths of negotiation between lawyer and building department with no further committments, The city's position was that since this was a dental office and it was allowed to have only 1800 sq, ft. and if the basement were alllowed to be cemented and since the city does not have enought inspectors to make sure that the dentist is not pulling teeth in the basement in violation of the NC-1 ordinance, then the basement should not be allowed to be cemented, l CD This fiasco was brought to a head when I had to take over the building because the dentist refused to put up with any I more of the hassle with the city and left the project. My suggestion l to the building dept was to take this matter to city council and get (~ on television and tell the entire city about the of the impracticallity \ of the interpretation of the NC-l zoning requirements, The building department allowed basement floors to be cemented that 4 same day. I' Trying to do a nice job on a commercial prea and finding that every body and his brother in Iowa City wants to tell the business person what to do and where to do it and having to spend one and one half years to get a building permit thru Iowa City and the Board of Adjustment leaves me no choice. Let's get out of the commercial business, The City does not want any commercial business.. ,so let~s do apartments. i . i , i : k : I' I. I II ~ l ". J h~' " 'I',: i: !~j!~ l. . The staff tells me that I must have a minimum of three acres for the existing building in this commercial zone. PGA will revise the apartment zone request to the remaining 4 acres of the NC-l zone. $m~~'~~~ ~o- Plum Grove Acres~ Inc. I~S8 'ill'=-=- 0.,..------- "', ~_.,.._. ...-.-, . .' , ,"- , "'.oj..,:> .. '.... L', h :',': 'T' "J c. \, " ~J I'lj:.. '~ '" - ~'. ..' _#,:'~', eo ' " . : " ,. ,:~, "i : ...~. li~1": I', " .., .. -. ,:....,~ " " , ~.O,. ~ " ..--.... ~,. '" (-"C. : \ \ \ . ;,' il \ C- , ',0 ",\.. --_. -- --- . , ; ~. " .~..,., ..w.o.-.-- ,., '. " " . ','.. ',' .:.-?k'I:" "\~ I ' ""'. J.'... .' ~ ~. ...- ,.' " '~, ~ , " .' . ~ ' ~. . . , .. , ' ,. , ... '. . . ":. " . .,_.;-".~..;."...."......~.....,,-,..:..;..:. ,..:.r~:..:J;.,:,;;~:,:,~..",':,,-.,;: ";:~~~'-J;.'U .'-'..k: ,.,"'~"...,." .'_",.' h""" ./'..>0;.' >" "....,.; ::;, ,,,,-. j,,;..;' ,,-,;;:;; l.\,~;" ;;_.~-":'::;:::I. .'.~,t,.!:~, :.'.:..,;; .,:,;';;.;.:" .. . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi.Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone. 2. An ordinance amending Section 36-1B of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN.l) zone. 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-l to RM.20. 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m)(1), Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a G collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs. 6. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications." 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ppd.dmlnlccS.24.nph J~S1 . ~ " :]" "W,,,.M- "'n'..'"","~""",,,,:,'" ""," "l"';-'r"-,-, , , ' ,~, . \ " ',." ,.\0,. 'i,(, ' )' \; " _ __ j", r ~I" J ..~ ....:.':'1'.. 0'. ' ,'" .. ' \ , ~. ;xntj i" I '" . ';t ~ ! .\: , '. .' . City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM P' . [ ,:\ I -."\ \1 . " '. k.~i"''': I \ I~' ~ ~., ! ! I' . ~ ~I{ ~' '"".'U!l w,. !.m~ '~,l~ii~l!. i"ji1Ai" . 'l'-..~1 L_.~ 'r~~ Date: April 14, 1994 To: Planning & Zoning Commission ..,1\1/, / Monica Moen, Senior Planner ~ From: Re: Sign Regulations Amendment David L. Long of Dave Long Protective Products, Inc. has requested, on behalf of Protein Blenders, 2420 Old Highway 218 South, that the sign regulations of the 1-1 zone be amended to permit awning signs. An approximate 5'x13' awning has been placed above the north office entrance of the Protein Slenders building but an application for a sign permit to place a 2Wx3' sign on the awning was denied by the City because "awning signs" are not allowed in the 1-1 zone. A copy of illustrations that accompanied the sign permit application and a letter from David Long to Tom Scott are attached. The 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones all have the same sign regulations. Within these zones, a use is permitted facia signs, window signs and either an identification monument sign or an identification free-standing sign. These signs are restricted in size by the dimensional requirements of the zones' sign regulations.. An awning only becomes a sign if it is visible from a public right-of-way and if any reading matter, inscriptions, emblems or trademarks are affixed to the awning. Without these components, the awning is not a sign and is, therefore, not governed by the restrictions of the sign regulations. Awnings themselves are not expected to be inappropriate fixtures on a building located in the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones. However, it may be desirable to restrict the area of the awning that contains a sign. The staff is forwarding the recommendation that the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones be amended to allow awning signs but to restrict the maximum area of a sign placed on an awning to 25% of the surface of the awning or 12 square feet, whichever is less. Additional regulations restricting the size of awnings themselves may be forwarded to the Commission at a later date by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. 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CREATIVE 519 HWY 1 WEST IOWA CITY, IOWA 52246 (319) 338-3164 t-(t:'ol:;o.:.ivi::.O Tom Scott, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Commissi6n.: City of Iowa City 411 East Washington St. , Iowa City, Iowa MAR 1 4 1994 P.C.!); DEPARTMENT i".' 2/25/94 Tom, In December I made application to the City requesting an awning sign permit for Protein Blenders 2420 Old Hwy 218, South. I was informed that awning signs were not permited . . in, the I zone and they 'couldn't give me a permit. I request Planning & Zoning to revi~e the code and allow . . awning signs in the I zone. Your attention to this request, as soon as possible, would be appreicated. Sincerely, ~1!; David L. Long, President Dave Long Protective Products, Inc. 'I: , 4' ....-, ". )~S, . "': j,.."..,_......,......,."',,....,.....w......,. ......,',."........1....."..'1'.' I""''''' " , ,'~''''',' " , """ "',' 0' ,.,.,0';.,0;,.1"1'< ,.'.' ..)5".',:., < ,'.,. . 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In the 1-1 and 1-2 zones, two free-standing or monument signs or one free-standing sign and one monument sign are permitted provided that frontage along a single lot is not less than 160 feet. The distance between two free-standing signs shall be no less than 150 feet as measured along the frontage of a single lot. c. Dimensional requirements. 1. Uses in this zone shall be allowed a maximum building sign area per sign wall equal to 15 % of the sign wall on which the sign is to be located. 2. Individual signage allowances. a. Skm: Facia. Maximum Area: Fifteen percent (15 %1 of the sign wall area. Maximum Heiqht: None. b. Siqn: Monument. Maximum Area: Two (2) square feet per lineal foot of lot frontage, not to exceed 150 square feet or 75 sq. ft. per sign face. Maximum Heiqht: Five (5) feet. ~. I~r, j~, '~--..;...._..,'''.. .".. ,,'co ',...r...,' '"''''''''''1''''' ;'., ,,<ii,..,.'.' '0 " ';""':~"5" ',~;':~" ,!:~;,,:',..'; '-<, " ,~~, ~ . ......0 ;.,1 ",.' ' .J . 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Maximum Heiqht: None. .J (.., \ "I I~ "r, I ~ II J {,J,;i~ :i~ "I '- , i I ..C.......... ."..'1' , :' 0 . . ~I, ' . - " ~~...-:- , .:.'" - /. '-', ,~~, ~ ',.....---.--.-.-'..'........-'-."'-..'-..".......'...... "",..,' ..." ".~>.O,:,/,\;:" " ",\ ' ,.' ,,' ';"J,5'..:' '0.' ';\ "I ." ' ., ,.,,__,. -;,!l';;' , '. I',~:\-I, "",.":.';'""",,,}: ., .,' ~ J .. 'f';" ~. ":" ':.':;' '~"." ~:::",.,l ._l-.' . " Y"I . .,., ~ " , :"t......,". , "'\1: : ". '~. ..... ...., ,', . I~' .:', ',."." , . ... ,.- _. .'__ ....,:......:. ',;~~..:......~ ~..:..,.,...,.,._.....:..;..,,;~...,p.~~..<~.".o.!:..;,:.:.!.:.:.:.:.;:..~:,~:..i.;...ll:;.j~j';.,;i~~~;.:..:,ii,",.-:i;.,:,:~'d;.::..;.....,:.:.~. _,-~_,",;_';:"~"'~:".':~"':""~i'~~~';::';";:~"'''';;''''''':~.;,.~..4~__~_.._:~ . ~ f", .", DAVE LONG PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS, INC. AWNINGS. COMMERCIAURESIDENTIAL TRADITIONAL. MODERN. CREATIVE . . -', .' . , .." ',.', '. . 519 HWY 1 WEST, IOWA CITY, IOWA 52246 (319) 338.3164 City of Iowa City City Council ' Susan Horowitz, Mayor 410 East Washington St. ' ,Iowa City, Iowa' 52240 " Susan Horowitz, Mayor, \0 .r;" o :Jl: <CJ J;>o ....- -< ;1>-1 n-< ~ - -lCJ " -<r "'" ", rrt :]: 5/18/9~~ cp, :v- ' c.n - "fU "'.... ,r m V In December I made application to the City requesting an awning sign permit for Protein Blenders, Inc., 2420 Old . ~-:., Hwy 218 South. ('-:;' I was informed that awning signs were notpermited in the I zone and they couldn't give mea permit., I requested of the City to revise, the code and allow awning signs in the I zone. On behalf of Protein Blenders, your expedited action on , ' this zoning request would he appreicatedas Protein Blenders . . " has the awning in place'on their building entrance and want , to place their name on it to identify their customer entrance; Sincerely, ' David' L. Long, President Dave Long Protective Products, Inc.', .. .:co ~~. 'J ...~ ,.',',., "-- ,~~ " ." , ,"'''..,' , '., ',.." , . . ' 0(-... .' , . . . .., ,,,.,,"J:': .J"'~""""':'"':.""'""":""''':''''''~''''':''''I''''''''i':':r",,"""',' 'I ..!, " O,{,,'" " ',' " " .jr...,., ,0< ." ""':"",,'~;~~:'~'::' ,,:):',;,' ': . " .:' , . " ~. ~ .-:"~>,;".,~: I- ::\' ",., . '" ;'., .'.') .1\' '..:. ~"'~ :.j- ',' , ., . ":'\f" ' ',;,; \\ l,~ ' -'."', .. ., ..,.' '1 , I 'I I '.;> . , -...' ,~, , '.' :. :,'. ,.. . ")," ..... '. ',_-'"....~:..,,"'_.. _. ~_ ___~..:.....:.':~'" _:L~__ ,_. . I\~ ; ~ L ,~ .L (~ ~ J, , I ' ! ~ I , I I I I i I I' I , ~. , .. I ' ~,l,') ~';f " . ,,[, C1'" : , 0 'Y.. ___.___'._._..______ ."11 . 4'''_~_'''''''''' l..,,"", ....,..-: "~J ..' _. .........~':I.'. 1,':""~~ _"'.._ .:. ~ :,,-..'...:..~;,',,...',~;__....'__n'. ;., ',:..; :,..,'.: ,;.~,:;, .;.. ."Y.. .: :.., ;;.,'.";~,I",'" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City; Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the us~ regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone. 2. An ordinance amending Section 36-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone. 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-1 to RM-20. 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36.55(m)(1), Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1.1, 1.2, ORP and RDP zones to G permit awning signs. 6 An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications." 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ppdlldmln\ccS',24.nph l~L' -, ,Q ~.'::':';~:'~:l':",' "';~:i"""",:"""\""""""",,,:,,:,,~,.u:r5 '.. '\ ",,,,,.',' .. .,", "., . '. "'1,'0'.'...1,,',' ,'; ',':.' ': ./, ,"",0,..,,'1': 17 ,- , "",;..,'-; ; ".". !;" m.."m1' '.'" .'.-' ~'" " ;' r i ,,' , ....""1' . I (- \ Y.I ! r ! ; ~ , i i I ,~ ;J;~ r'~ C' . -, u 1 0 :"., .--,-.---- ----- .' ri> . ; "\t', ,': .,\\i.~ , ..._''"_._._.,~~:~,:; . I'll . ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING" BY ADOPTING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7 ENTITLED "MINOR MODIFICATIONS". WHEREAS, many of the special exception applications considered by the Board of Adjust- ment involve minor deviations from the require- ments of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the minor modification procedure will improve administration of the Zoning Ordi- nance by saving both the property owner and the City time and expense; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the minor modification procedure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMENDMENTS Chapter 36, Article IV entitled "General Provisions" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended by adopting Division 7 and Section 36-95 to read as follows: Division 7. Minor Modifications. Sec. 36.95. Minor Modification Procedures. (a) Purpose These provisions shall ensure the follow- ing: (, ) Minor modifications from standards contained in this Chapter may be granted only when, due to special cir- cumstances applicable to a property, strict application of this Chapter is impractical and deprives that property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity end in identical zoning districts. (2) Any minor modification granted shall be subject to the requirements of this section and in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Chapter. (bl Application An application for a minor modification shall compiy with the requirements set forth in this section. lcl Applicability The building official may grant minor modi- fications from the requirements of this Chepter in compliance with the following standards: (,) Parking for commercial uses may be reduced up to 10 percent. (2) Height of a wall or fence may be increased up to 25 percent, but In no - ~,' "O~ <jS',:,'.,"'':'"'' ,., .. "... " ',',' . ,...".. :,i'\ -w-=,/, '" l.; .,;,,_ ~.,"'_~", ."., ,;", , . ".~. ; -r;,~'. ~"::, ':,';":"'~ , I i " ,.. '. . ., ",.....,:',.,,,.-..,,......,...,,."',,...._~...-._.__..,. I f!!:I \;;J " ' ;', i '.. I~"J ""',.,..,...,..'..1..,.' ','''I, ."'i.", ',' ":;S" 0'.: .,.\ 'L;.', .~;;~I:>":I~'~,:;'/<: " '. ',10 , . " .",:>}f~:\';,~, :,'.~ .".t',... . ,; , i , , I , ! """~ \ "1 I , ,I I I '! . '. i~ { ,. Ii,. ~j c O;-~.~~ , .., ___. ..._ ~;2~__ ~- " ..; ,.'.',," ':~': . i: . .~. . '.',:\ , " .' , ~~ ,i' "~" . . 'f . .. :~. ~'~__,..,...~~~.. ..,,;;';',",';;'~::.:.i,~~~;:;~;;(~,;..;~;:t.i',~.:c.' ':"~~.~'~".;l~,>__"~:;","""",'""''' ',~,.~,~ ,.......__ ........,....' _'-'-"""A'~""""M"":'':''''''';-: ..;~~._...;.~.'_'..: '~'",:, . ., ' ,. 2 case shall a minor modification allow a fence greater than 8 feet in height. (3) Height of a building may be increased up to 10 percent. (4) Sideyards may be reduced up to 2 feet, but in no case shall a sideyard be reduced to less than 3 feet in width. (5) Other yards may be reduced up to 15 percent of the required setback. Any requests for modifications which ex- ceed the limitations set forth above and all other requests for modifications of the requirements of this Chapter require the filing of a special exception and/or vari- ance application with the Board of Adjust- ment. (d) Administrative Hearing and Notice Upon receipt a complete minor modifica- tion application, an administrative hearing shall be set. Ten (10) days prior to the administrative hearing, written notice shall be sent to property owners within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property. (e) Findings Following an administrative hearing, the building official shall issue a written deci- sion which recites the findings upon which the decision is based. The property owner shall record the decision in the office of the Johnson County Recorder. The building official may approve and/or , modify an application, in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if the building officials makes all of the following findings: (1) Special circumstances apply to the property such as size, shape, topogra- phy, location or surroundings. (2) The minor modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safe- ty, or welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicin- ity and in the zoning district in which the property is located. (3) The minor modification does not ex- ceed the minor modification standards or allow a use or activity not other- wise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property . (4) The minor modification Is in conformi- ty with the Intent and purpose of this Chapter. (5) The minor modification does not, In any way, alter tha applicant's obliga- tion to comply with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws or regula- tions. I~" .1, Ij..~~,.,.",..,..."y.>,'-m'.r" :0.'(, ':,';''-''-'''' 'r-rtj'-r.....,-,. , , ".' . \ ',' " o I.., \' 25 I ,. " II' ,. "" " , ,', ' \0 " . . ,. . ~ ':,>',;.,,1 .'\':!,:';', l '.':: , ',. I, i I t'., " : i , ,.' :O"..it, ," " , :'.' "!" ~,' , " ;~ . ~' '- ''''-,,,", 0, r " ("'~ ' \1 .~ ",~..v.... " ( , I', \ 1 r , , : I \ I , , i ~, i I" I ~l) , (' 5,,~;~~),:',' P'" , W I" " .' .-........ (~ , Yi '."t. -' " ., , ."t:, ,'." w,~ '.,.. . ','.' , " . _.. ._~.~,'~11.:..:. _"~" -~ ',~=' - . l . 111 o .' ,~. 0" , . _;o'~'_"'" o",~""--';''':'''''', ,'___"'~"-.:':"-''-L'o'':.'''' .~ f" .._h _....~..L._. ...~ 0__, .,........"'.r.. "0.0 UM"""~'.'__ '..___~._~__ . "~"""~~"_"""_o.. .._.__.. 0 3 (fl Precedents The granting of a minor modification is not grounds for granting other minor modi- fications for the same or differing proper- ties. (g) Burden of Proof The applicant bears the burden of proof and must support each of the required findings by a preponderance of the evi- dence. (hI Minor Modification Expiration A minor modification must be exercised within 180 days from the date of approval or the minor modification shall become null and void. (i) Time Extensions For good cause, the building official may grant time extensions not to exceed a total of 12 months from the date of the deci- sion. Prior to granting an extension, the building official shall ensure that the minor modification complies with all current Zoning Code provisions. (jl Revocation The building official may revoke or modify a minor modification if anyone of the following occurs: (1) The grantee has not substantially exercised the rights granted by the minor modification. (2) The minor modification was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud. (3) The applicant ceases or suspends work on the improvement authorized pursuant to the minor modification for six or more consecutive calendar months. (4) The improvement authorized pursuant to the minor modification violates any applicable statute, ordinance, law or regulation. (5) The improvement permitted by the minor modification is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or constitutes a nuisance. (kl Appeals The applicant may appeal the decision of the building official to the Board of AdJust- ment. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudlclition shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. r- ._~.- 0..').'...."" ::.;::.., ,,::,'. :;'" '.'., .~ ',:,~, :-'Cl '';;'''.. " ~ ' \, , I I~'J ,...,,1',.'.'-".- ' 'j ~, .. , ,10' ",.;'., .-......., ',\. .','1 l'lllJJIiijj" ',< "1'.--- " c ~ I I I ! ~ \. ~ ~ ([ :_~~n ,'to ....."". "' " '.' ,: ::' ~t ~ Il' .. ',I " ',':..1 _. .....~~:A._..,~~,:;.._...:.~,:,:. .~ .,,~ ,'. , , . _ .. ._...,..., '.",. ~'.'_'. ;:.:..;,....;;;:;.~:,'.L:..':, ,.;,...:,;.0.:..... ~,';; ..,Lt;.".";,:;.:.;..;~,,;,,:.,^-,,",,,i.;.:~'"",-\ ~;:..,::~~:,,,. \.".' '.' ....,.." 'c '~'.. ... '..". ,:"";,,'.,\-,_.,..._.;,,..,.",';'._~..,-_.+..._-, 1 4 SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi. nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this day of ,1994. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by '-fYl{).M ,,","~;J<h----. City Attorney's Office :) JJ}f/1i h1sadmln\mlnormod,ord d'~~L,' -~. .\):":::~":..,..,,,,.,;,,, '~""'>:' '., ".' \ - ,~" 'Q . :'..;,~.':~,~n',:-,::,:;",T,::~:':;' "l ; ,. ," ') c:.. 1 , , ," :...) " l"i,. 0/ . .. " .'.f ;' ~",,'f <,,' ; ..,': ".'. .;.:. '...~....._,. 1 11 ~ I, 1\ "j I J ':([0 :' /: \ . .' ..cIiWI . ',.,,' '. " ;~ , ., . .,~ ' .''',1' , '. '. ',,'" ;~, , ' ,,; ~ '., . ... .... ...._. .....~.." ~,"~,......,,''-., ..". '.....,...,""..':"...~'~'A~' ____~,,_ :..._. . :.' . - . -~-,..~.-_... ...... . , ..., : " . ..._._..."",...:,.....O-1.';.,J;:~'...;..,''-.;"l:j.J::.',i~;_.,.'..,.".",....,;~..,'-o:.,..._'..v_:._.._._. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING" BY ADOPTING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7 ENTITLED "MINOR MOD/FICA TIONS". WHEREAS, many of the special exception a Iications considered by the Board of Adjust- me t involve minor deviations from the require- ment of the Zoning Ordinance; and WH EAS, the minor modification procedure will imp ve administration of the Zoning Ordi- nance by aving both the property owner and the City ti and expense; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and oning Commission recommend approval of the inor modification procedure, NOW, THEREF RE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 0 THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMEND ENTS Chapter 36, Arti Ie IV entitled "Genera Provisions" of the Cod of Ordinances of e City of Iowa City, Iowa be and the sa is hereby amended by ado ting Division and Section 36.95 to read as flows: Division 7. Minor Modificati ns. Sec. 36-95. Minor Modificati n Fl ocedures. (a) Purpose These provisions shall e su the follow- ing: (11 Minor modi fica . ns from tandards contained in his Chapter ay be granted onl when, due to spe 'al cir- cumstan s applicable to a pro rty, strict plication of this Chapte is impr tical and deprives that proper of ivileges enjoyed by other property i the vicinity and in identical zoning ~istricts. Any minor modification granted shall be subject to the requirements of this section and in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Chapter. Application An application for a minor modification shall comply with the requirements set forth in this section. (cl Applicability The building official may grant minor modi- fications from the requirements of this Chapter in compliance with the following standards: III Parking for commercial uses may be reduced up to 10 porcent. 121 Height of a wall or fence may be increased up to 25 percent, but in no ~., , , , -;.~=-= " j'-'"'''' '" , . , . O. ) ,I I "" \' .- " .'~~\::.."",.:.,."-.::) .~ 0, f" . '., ... II h r1 ~ .~ I I I~,'J ".::~~'I;\i:' ':7;' :~':l('~;W?:.'t:~., ,:: ,)5 ' ':. '"'" '. " , O~ . .I.,.", ,.' '" ,. - '..-. . I\. ~", ,I" .. ' ".' ~ '.;'-"'-'!.. '" !-', .Co H''lI'"'--'" ):i' '., '.,'. ". , "t . " :' ,'~ ~~'l,,~ ",.;> .,.. , '~..... ' . '! :._':~~~~.":'~..., . i "\' " , " . "'.", '.' ......,...~,....- ., ---- --_.._._._~.~.,.._~,:_-'...--....,~_.~._..." . 2 case shall a minor modification allow a fence greater than 8 feet in height. (31 Height of a building may be increased up to 10 percent. (41 Sideyards may be reduced up to 2 feet, but in no case shall a sideyard b reduced to less than 3 feet in widt . (5) Other yards may be reduced up t 15 percent of the required setback. Any requests for modifications whi hex- ceed the limitations set forth abov and all other requests for modification of the equirements of this Chapter r quire the f 'ng of a special exception d/or vari- an e application with the Boa d of Adjust- men. (d) Admi 'strative Hearing and otice Upon r ceipt a complete inor modifica- tion app' ation, an admi istrative hearing shall be s t. Ten (101 days prior to the administratl e hearing, ritten notice shall be sent to ab tting pr perty owners within 200 feet of t exte lor boundaries of the property. (el Findings Following an ad building official II issue a written deci- sion which reci s t e findings upon which the decision is ase The property owner shall record t e deci ion in the office of the Johnson County ecorder. The buildin official y approve and/or modify an pplication, i whole or in part, with or ithout condit ns, only if the building fficials makes al of the following findings (1) Sp cial circumstances apply to the pr perty such as size, s pe, topogra- y, location or surroun 'ngs. he minor modification ill not be detrimental to the public he Ith, safe. ty / or welfare or be injuriou to other property or improvements in t vicin- ity and in the zoning district in hich the property is located. 3) The minor modification does not x- ceed the minor modification standar or allow a use or activity not other- wise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property. (4) The minor modification is in conformi. ty with the Intent and purpose of this Chapter. (51 The minor modification does not, in any way, alter the applicant's obllga. tion to comply with othar applicable statutes, ordinances, laws or regula- tions. ~=- - , \~l","":"':":'>;:","""". ,0, , ' ", " . ,., .' ",.... , ' .~:,' " ".~._n :' ", ' ,.., ,,:'.-,': " '. ",' ~. 1 I I I I~~, "''']'' -,' A' '" I,,' .," '}S" wCl \ .", ,;,".'j' ~~~r.m" ,.;. ."",0 ..,1,' ., .:..:.C.~._. ~...~.._.. ~.,. , ;. , ,I I J i ii' I, I ~:~ \1 n ~ \.." " -.':.,.....- , ,,~ri .",",-,',,'.,.,,':,'..,~ ~>~"." J , "' ~~ i,~;,~ iW\., L_~__. ' :tro V'1.tltiIiI.b... f:\ . ''--''T'."., ., ,.t,. '.;> . ',.' ..\( ..:;....\\I,t .' , ','.:1 .' . ,-_.-'.~.___(2-..._.." :'-'-"'~ . . ",.. .-' . , " " , . . ._;,~~..,:.....,~:".:,."...I.I"';O' ~:~:'-.;i~=..:.:~!.;..~~...'.:";..:.l..:..:.l,:::~."':..:.::.:;~,......:,,,:.~.;.._ ;;,..~;.: ~~i' ;.!l.....; ....."".,,,, ,'..,'.,'....,.."",..".", _~,:,......:.._: _..~...:.:..._':....~.._.. . ' '. .' 3 (f) Precedents The granting of a minor modification is not grounds for granting other minor modi- fications for the same or differing roper- ties. Burden of Proof The applicant bears the burde of proof and must support each of t e required findings by a preponderanc of the evi. ence. (h) inor Modification Expirati n A inor modification mu t be exercised wit in 180 days from th date of approval or t minor modificatio shall become null and oid. (i) Time xtensions For go d cause, the building official may grant ti e extensio s not to exceed a total of 12 m nths. Pri r to granting an exten- sion, the uilding official shall ensure that the minor modif cation complies with all current Zo ing ode provisions. (jl Revocation The building ficial may revoke or modify a minor mo ification if anyone of the following oc rs: (11 The g an ee has not substantially exerci ed he rights granted by the mino modi ication. (21 The inor odification was obtained by isrepres ntation or fraud. (31 Th applican ceases or suspends w rk on the i provement authorized p rsuant to t e minor modification f r six or more onsecutive calendar onths. (41 he improvement uthorized pursuant to the minor modili ation violates any applicable statute, rdinance, law or regulation. The improvement p rmitted by the minor modification is detrimental to the public health, safet or welfare or constitutes a nuisance. (k) ppeals The applicant may appeal the ecision of the building official to the Board f AdJust- ment. S CTION II. REPEALER. All ordinan sand rts of ordinances In conflict with the rovi- ions of this Ordinance are hereby repeale . ECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any sectl , provision or part of the Ordinance shall b adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section. provision or part thereof not adjudged Invalid or unconsti- tutional. .~i , ,.' ,> .... 1.'-, ','~ '"'..,,,,':'.--0,...... ..... "... .. '..' :.~ ..,:,..:-,.".", ,'. '\ .__",~o::'> \;,:;' ' , .,1'.'... . .:..' ,:,' 'h:~" ':"."':' , , , . ~ I I ".. II I '~" .. '; --., ..".... ..~~r...1~-:-~..r'~:.',...'.'..'. , ')5,'" , .( ~ , ' M' J.~;r' OJ, ,', ,., ..,.. :., ""1 ,fl' .~.m;''!j,,'' ;, ,", ,,'.., "_.~~.U' , .'-! ., i i' I, I III I II i I I , i k.! ' I ~, I . \ i l' 1\\,,) " ((_n . .. , 0 'i~, . . ........__u_._'~. ," '-.,.. " '~ . ":':'.. '; ~,~ti'" '. ,,~l'i ,~, / ,:' , -.;, ...' . . , ' ..--" ...,--~~.~:.:-_-,... . ' , ' , . .,... , . '.:; ._. .~;,....... ""--'~.. ..::.";".~:;",:.:,.:;"c....,.,,' .--",.,,,,,-,., ,:.~_...~':"'.,..:_~" _ . .' ~.~~.~.__.,~.,.,...~.,,"'~_'. _.._"._...___._n_._,_.___+___;. 4 SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this day of ,1994. ATTEST: CIT Approved by , :E 5/.23/ '/ hlsadmln\mlnormod,ord ........-....... .U_-,_ ' --( I~'I )'-"T-'::':'"'''~'''''^,'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''F~'T''''r"'...':,~.,. '0"'1': ,'0',/',(:, ' ',', ''', " , .J 5" ". .,.., ~.",;,:. ';"~~'-r'-;':':':::""" .' .' " ., :'.~"..::,:,:!,-::, . I, . I . , . - .-.' '.. ", '--" .'~ ".'Ii,-.' . ......J. l~..... f' , , '.'v..,..." ',..,"-""'..h__N__'__. ..'---. i""-;"'--~' .t ': 'l ~, ~ 'U. \: I..,.' ~ I',' " 'I 1,:1 ,'.' " ; . c . 0 "':, _u ",,_ ,..,. . . ~ . :rl< '. , '..~"'.. ' ..r'I' .... . ,~'. " , ..' ~"I' '. . ..',.. "....".',' :.-,. '-,,-'.'--'.'-'-~',--~ . .' , .;' .~. , '.. " : " ' . ., . ., ' . C .:,:....~~".....~..,~,;,~:~:.'~;I ,;,;{.;.~,...-;;Z'..:~:;...;,,::;.:;:; :':';;;::~:~'::'I...:.:.:,;~L.J ,,.:,. _,' :; . , . ,t'. ;;;';'-,"... ,;''-"~:.''':!::';'',:,~:,''',t.' '..L..'--'--..,."....,':..;:..'.I.~;,.l.-.. _,.;.......~".,:~~___,.~_. ~ '" ORDINANCE NO. ~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD DIVISION 7 ENTITLED "MINOR MODIFICATIONS". WHEREAS, the minor modification procedure will improve administration of the Zoning Ordi- nance by saving both the property owner and the City time and money in matters commonly granted by the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend . pproval of the minor modification procedure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, 10 A, THAT: Div ion 7. MINOR MODIFICATIONS. Sec. 36-95. Minor Modifications. (a) rpose T ese provisions shall ensure the fol in . (1) inor modifications from s ndards ntained in this Zoning C e may be gr nted only when, beca e of special circ mstances applica e to the prop- erty, he strict appli tion of this code is impr ctical and eprives such prop- erty of rivileg s enjoyed by other property t e vicinity and within identical zo ng districts. (2) Any mino dification granted shall be subj t to t e requirements of this secti and in onformity with the int t and purpo of this code. (b) Appli tion An pplication for a ml or modification s II be filed in a manner nsistent with e requirements obtained in his section. Applicability The building official may grant m or modi- fications from the requirements in the Zoning Code in compliance with t fol- lowing considerations and standards. (1) Parking for commercial uses may e reduced up to 10 percent. (2) Height of. a wall or fence may be increased up to 25 percent but in no case may a minor modification allow a fence greater than 8 feet in height. (3) Height of a building may be increased up to 10 percent. (4) Sideyard may be reduced up to 2 feet, but in no case can a sideyard be re- duced to less then 3 feet in width. (5) Other yards may be reduced up to 15 percent of the required setback. Any modification request which exceeds the prescribed limitations outlined in this section shell require the filing of especial .,i I~LI ", ~ )."''""..'"'0',',..';,..'.....,,,..,,.'..,.'''',,.;'''.. ",",", .."-..'.I..."..'..,~'_..." m" "':' ./",O.':'...J\'('< ,,'\"'.' "',"".. ;'5:0:1'1' ',;""'.:".'<.',,11;". ..:,<'i,:'.;"\ ,; "" ' ",., ,. ""'__",":I,,~"".~1) .. ..., ~bi\" " ,r' ....."..,. i,;, ':'\ i:, ,.;' ,.,' ';' i: ,J ~ ;' I ('- :, 0' , , , ',' .", , , ~ I ,"' . .' , I :1 I:' . .... ,- . -.,. ,.,. '.;r, . . ..~ '.{ l. ~ , '..,'.,...... ,:j~. " j' 'I I ,'l '1 ':'r, ',:"" .' , ".. ,'. . " 1 . . "",,:.,": . ' ~ ~'..;, c.,. ",'"" ~:,..' ."'>l_,...,L~'__~"':':"_.__ 2 I exception and/or variance application with the Board of Adjustment. (d) Administrative Hearing and Notice Upon receipt in proper form of a minor modification application, an administrative hearing shall be set and a written notice shall be sent 10 days prior to such hearing to abutting property owners within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property . (e) Findings Following an administrative hearing, the building official shall issue a written deci- sion and shall recite therein the findings upon which the decision is based. Th decision shall be recorded by the prope wner in the office of the Johnson C n- t Recorder. The building official may ap rove and/or modify an applica on, in wh Ie or in part, with or witho condi- tion only if all of the followi findings are de: (1) T ere are special circum tances appli- ca Ie to the propert't such as size, sha e, topography, ocation or sur- roun ings. (21 The inor modi cation will not be detrim tal to e public health, safe- ty, or w Ifare r injurious to the prop- erty or i r vements in such vicinity and zonin istrict in which the prop- erty is I at . (31 The m' or m ification does not ex- ceed he minor odification standards or Iowa use or ctivity which is not o erwise express I authorized by the egulations governi the subject parcel. The minor modification is 'n conformi- ty with the intent and pur se of this code. {51 The minor modification does ot/ in any way, alter the applicant's 0 Iiga, tion to comply with other applic Ie statutes, ordinances, laws or regu tions. Precedents The granting of a prior minor modification is not grounds for the granting of a new minor modification for the same or differ- ing properties. (g) Burden of Proof The burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence In support of the findings is the responsibility of the applicant. (hI Minor Modification Expiration A minor modification shall be exercised within 180 days from the date of approval or the minor modification shall become null and void. , ' _ w ~-. .~ ,~~., ',:' )) "":",."..""''''''''".,''''''"''".,,,.,,.,,..,.........'1-..''..'',',~, '''''I ,'" , 0 ,.:.:' ";\"""':;'5""'-:":"" '0" .l ~.' .:',." ,,'{Y." ::~ . .' , ..., .~'I:, ,"" ...,.,." ::'>, ......",' ; ..,'i ^ zm.t1 I ' l: .. ....~ ." (: (~'\ \\, f(.i""- ( , I, \ , I .. I ; ! I' , I : I , i ! ~ i, ~. II' i I I \~ ,/ '\,;':"-:/' ,-,~' '6 ~,~\L" ii:\~J. .-: C=-- ,'. 0 "".' ,. J'j " , ',;I " ',':::~r :\' 'ii '. . " j ."'; , '." \ .. ~, . .,',', "-... '_m' __ ..___":'~;'_:.._. -": . 3 m Time Extensions The building official may, for good cause, grant time extensions not to exceed a total of 12 months. Upon granting an exten- sion, the building official shall ensure that the minor modification complies with all current Zoning Code provisions. Revocation A minor modification may be revoked or modified by the building official if anyone of the following occurs: (11 The grantee has not substantially exercised the rights granted by the minor modification. The minor modification was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud. he improvement authorized pursuant t the minor modification had ceased or spended for six or more consecu- tive lendar months. (41 The im ovement authorized pursu t to the m' or modification is in 'ola- tion of an applicable statute ordi- nance, law regulation. (51 The improve ent permitt ~ by the minor modifica . on is d rimental to the public health( safet or welfare or constitutes a nuis c. SECTION II. REPEALER. ordinances and parts of ordinances in co ict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance e here y repealed. SECTION III. SEVER ILlTY. I any section, provision or part of the Ordinan e shall be adjudged to be inv d or unconstitutl nal, such adjudication shal not affect the validl 'of the Ordinance as a hole or any section, p vision or part there not adjudged invalid or unc nstl- tutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This 0 i- nance all be in effect after its final passag appro al and publication as required by. law, but ot before assed and approved this day of ,1994. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by \. .:' \._.1 I .-..... -/ 1J ~! -'- ..../JfttJ..~ /(fi.(..(/~,x,L~.'<'. ~';/l.A.-7 6/'''<'1/ f. I/. City Attorney's Office 1 I' ,r hlsadmln\mlnolmod,ord ,.WV1 , ..' ,0 ":" ..".. .., ,.'..', ..... , ~. " .::,.., ",,;,C.'."', . ' ',:.,,'.. ,;',',l,,~. '."~'", ~.,,~.-..<",_~,",,_____ J~~J ';\~' 'A;':I,"-"":j'\T;""':;.':' '25" ')' ."., ;:,. ... ,I' ~ ....,. ....,., '.~.:\ ',; or. . .I'~ I " R"';' 00: ",'\ '." ' , ...; ,W.1tm',. " ":.'~ ::", ' ...t\~'t,~' . , ... ~. .'. .. ,. ", ., I ....,::;:', .1':-" . ,.,.,..b" '~ . j~, .... I;, ~ ' . ' " '''''' ,.. " j , .' o' , ., . -,._-_._...._~,;.._.:~.:.'.::.,~ .' " .' ,. . . . .' '.. , ", . . " .' , .' .... ~_:...__".",,~ ~;.;;.::;:.:.. '.. :;~' ~~"'.;:.:..::';'':;::': ..;,~.~.;.~.1 ;;";_. :io.': '..:;~.:.:..;.-,;;;....:,:,_:...:.~~;..,~..."..,~:...:(./. " . "-' .0.".' L:--" ~':;'-.,::.,:" " ,~.: \". "..""I.':'L~"";.",,,,,.,'':'''''':''...< ._' .,~..._:.. ,'. . City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Re: A Procedure to Allow Minor Modifications to the oning Code Date: April 14, 1994 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Douglas Boothroy, Director, Housing At its meeting of March 1, 1994, the City Council referred to e Board of Adjus ent and the Planning and Zoning Commission a proposal to amend e zoning code al owing minor modifications to be granted administratively without the nece sity of going before the Board of Adjustment. Council person Larry Baker pointed out that a minor modification procedure could save both the property owner and the City time and money in matters which are commonly granted by the Board of Adjustment. .J '\ In response to Council's action, I have prepared for your review and recommendation to the City Council an ame'ndment to the Zoning Code which would establish procedures allowing the Building Official to administratively grant minor modifications. Generally, the procedure limits the type and extent of a minor modification, requires notification of adjacent property owners, and establishes standards for granting a minor modification. All decisions of the Building Official can be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. .' l r;. \:J ,I .', .' The Board of Adjustment, at its regular meeting of April 13, 1994, recommended unanimously the adoption of the minor modification concept. . ! r' \ Thank you for considering this matter. br>onecode rt1 I' I I I I I 11 l; .... ~; ?,~ I l~ I '!ll III ~". . .. - ra~ ,. , ~.. :,:'.~ . '-:~ ,:,~~",,"...,...,,,,.".,,.;::, 0,:,.:,.:,'1'"":' " !!::<)JJ",.; . "."," ' " , ') ~,' \. foli. c ') :. --~--~-- L !. "'--" '" ..",.)'.:'.. .' j;-~;.\i'. \' i .. . . . :t,\'j; . '~ , -, ".. . . ..' ' ..- ......~... '.'..'-..... .._:-.,.:i"..~.', '" . ...'......",v.__._..,_.. c: (j MINOR MODIFICATIONS 1. Purpose These provisions shall ensure the following: (a) Minor modifications from standards contained in this Zoning Code may be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, the strict application of this code is impractical and deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and within identical zoning districts. (bl Any minor modification granted shall be subject to the requirements of this section and in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. 2. Application An application for a minor modification shall be filed in a manner consistent with the requirements obtained in this section. 3. Applicability The building official may grant minor modifications from the requirements in the Zoning Q . Code in compliance with the following considerations and standards. 1. Parking for commercial uses may be reduced up to 10 percent. 2. Height of a wall or fence may be increased up to 25 percent. 3. Height of a building may be increased up to 10 percent. 4. Sideyard may be reduced up to 2 feet but in no case be less than 3 feet in width. i' 5. Other yards may be reduced up to 15 percent of the required setback. Any modification request which exceeds the prescribed limitations outlined in this section shall require the filing of a special exception and/or variance application with the Board of Adjustment. 4. Administrative Hearing and Notice Upon receipt in proper form of a minor modification application, an administrative hearing shall be set and a written notice of such hearing given to abutting property owners within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property. 1 ~ " I~~I :((:0 ......-- ".......,- II ,,- -' 0"" )",.','..'..".. .,,' ',": ' " . .,.....,: .,'''' '"I is Id:" '-'-.--, ...' ,\.. ' :;",~l.' . . .' ...~f.,'_"_ __.. ... .r (,-'\ \ ~..' /~.~.- , f ' : I , ' ~ I I , I : I I . I i: i k, . I"' , . , q ~ . Vi , . '~'.'I'.;i W.' , H ;-.-1. :i).!i, ~I,j.;-fw L' -' "Co ""I , '. ' '.- ,.'~f:.\'t- . , '. .-'. .', "' , . '\ ". . . ..' ._. _.._..~"..~~~ ..:... _ c....._ ..'.' ,..,.'-."-;.~''-~~'-''-'I_ ~.c.k',":;.i ~':,.'.: :;~.:_ .~.'~'-.,'.' .. ".;.:c.'.._"..,.".-.............,...',. C', ,. t ,~.,' C. i ,. ,; 2 5. Findings Following an administrative hearing, the building official shall issue a written decision in writing and shall recite therein the findings upon which the decision is based. The decision shall be recorded by the property owner in the office of the Johnson County Recorder. The building official may approve and/or modify an application, in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if all of the following findings are made: (a) There are special circumstances applicable to the property such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings. (b) The minor modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located. (c) The minor modification does not exceed the minor modification standards or allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject parcel. (d) The minor modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. ,.' . "'-. -'... --~.- I' .',' (e) The minor modification does not, in any way, alter the applicant's obligation to .. comply with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations. ~ \lto I \" "'<"':'?S" ...~. 15, 6. Precedents The granting of a prior minor modification is not admissible evidence for the granting of a new minor modification for the same or differing properties. 7. Burden of Proof The burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence in support of the findings is the responsibility of the applicant. 8. Minor Modification Expiration A minor modification shall be exercised within 180 days from the date of approval or the minor modification shall become null and void. 9. Time Extensions The building official may, for good cause, grant time extensions not to exceed a total of 12 months. Upon granting an extension, the building official shall ensure that the minor modification complies with all current Zoning Code provisions. 10. Revocation A minor modification may be revoked or modified by the building official if anyone of the following occurs: (a) The grantee has not substantially exercised the rights granted by the minor modification. ."'....f" .. j...".....:..'.' ',.' -,.". ':'", '," .-\' . '." '~."'~.=- . =~ v- .....0 .:.. """':';';" l'l'liOm'" . ',_,f'" ..< . " ~1 ...-. ,('~-' 0 ,-- '.. '-: , ..' ';':"fo, : ,,'~ '_ \\'1, 1 ".1-'.. , , ~' . ." ,,,,. ., ..~, , [", ., " '''' . '.,\ ''-..,. ,.~ . .'. . '" . '.','" . . .._~.~. ~:-:~:~~;":::"~'- . " " .. . '" ..' '. " .:. __"-~"'A,""."~'~~: ~1'-"i_:iC.,.,:..:;.i~':,-=,';~:-;:';~'';':.~..l~'~-:'''''_''~~'~''' .:.-....:....._.~ _.__.,_~ .'~~~'~'~"'.'.' ".......~,~,~..-..,'-~.....--'......,.."........;....;..:. .....---'---- () .- 3 CJ (b) The minor modification was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud. (c) The improvement authorized pursuant to the minor modification had ceased or suspended for six or more consecutive calendar months. (d) The improvement authorized pursuant to the minor modification is in violation of any applicable statute, ordinance, law or regulation. (e) The improvement permitted by the minor modification is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or constitutes a nuisance, ..... hisBdmln\minormod.db "':'. -:~ - " '''~I ,)~;,";"~"":-"S::T ""','-, 'oci 1("C---"I:;'5""\IO"':~ '''~ " ,(, ... 8" ':: ! , """'.'::'.":.":.'-' - :....' " ,. ." . - .. '.,,' ."- ~'1a~~:' .f ' ,i, . , ..,c"l: ,. , ~~. ,r .l (-.. , \ \ ~ ~ . , i I , I iF; i ll~, 1- . -., ., :~~'~' \Ji r}!~; -' (~.~ - ..."',; . "' .. .' , , :"~,t ~ ','I " , ""f ,. I ,"' , \:.:1' , ',".. ,,,_____:l.:._. ' . " . '.' . ~ _. _\- _.>,.:" '-';.\.> t~~-~;) :;0;:':';'. ~:.;',,: '. .',"i; ~',-":';:.':.\~ ,.L~:.:i~~:, ';', ~~'-~-.'.', ~ '.,L:, ~ ~:t:' ,'; ':.:'.'~ ~:.:. ,::. ~. :.. : ' ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING" BY ADOPTING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7 ENTITLED "MINOR MODIFICATIONS", WHEREAS, many of the special exception applications considered by the Board of Adjust- ment involve minor deviations from the require- ments of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the minor modification procedure will improve administration of the Zoning Ordi- nance by saving both the property owner and the City time and expense; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the minor modification procedure, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMENDMENTS Chapter 36, Article IV entitled "General Provisions" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended by adopting Division 7 and Section 36-95 to read as follows: Division 7. Minor Modifications. Sec, 36-95, Minor Modification Procedures. (a) Purpose These provisions shall ensure the follow- ing: (11 Minor modifications from standards contained in this Chapter may be granted only when, due to special cir- cumstances applicable to a property, strict application of this Chapter is impractical and deprives that property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and in identical zoning districts, (2) Any minor modification granted shall be subject to the requirements of this section and in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Chapter, (bl Application An application for a minor modification shall comply with the requirements set forth in this section, (cl Applicability The building official may grent minor modi- fications from the requirements of this Chapter in compliance with the following standards: (11 Parking for commercial uses may be reduced up to 10 percent, (21 Height of a wall or fence may be increased up to 25 percent, but in no ,~. ~:" .. , . ,...:'::,f,~:,'.!.,:. ,. ;,~. ;;";:"~:':''-'~:'''_''.I ,.,'I:;,',._,;,c',.,......;..... 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(4) Sideyards may be reduced up to 2 feet, but in no case shall a sideyard be reduced to less than 3 feet in width. (5) Other yards may be reduced up to 15 percent of the required setback. Any requests for modifications which ex- ceed the limitations set forth above and all other requests for modifications of the requirements of this Chapter require the filing of a special exception and/or vari- ance application with the Board of Adjust- ment. (d) Administrative Hearing and Notice Upon receipt a complete minor modifica, tion application, an administrative hearing shall be set. Ten (10) days prior to the administrative hearing, written notice shall be sent to all~ttiA!l property owners within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property. (e) Findings Following an administrative hearing, the building official shall issue a written deci- sion which recites the findings upon which the decision is based, The property owner shall record the decision in the office of the Johnson County Recorder, The building official may approve and/or modify an application, in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if the building officials makes all of the following findings: (1) Special circumstances apply to the property such as size, shape, topogra- phy, location or surroundings. (2) The minor modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safe- ty, or welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicin- ity end in the zoning district in which the property is located. (3) The minor modification does not ex- ceed the minor modification standards or allow a use or activity not other- wise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property, (4) The minor modification is in conformi- ty with the intent and purpose of this Chapter, (5) The minor modification does not, In any way, alter the applicant's obliga. tion to comply with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws or regula. tions. . " " "',' o j..""'....."'..."..'''...'''..'.... ,r... ",'",.,,::,'.::'" ';":., ,"'" -:"";." " ':",;.,~': ",:;,L~' :. '" ,,' -: " -.- .'., . ' L_ <lL ",,';,', 'A," ~' . . ,.., _.._.,~....-""..,...,,,~:.,a. _ '''',''~~'"''-''', I~'I '".:1:,'; ;_,n:: ::,:' \, ....'.~~. "", ,~T'~;':""::\' . ,s' \,' . I ..,'1 i I I I .. '. , . , A \;jJ ! : '1"'..,..C""i, .".0 ~" " ,,' ., , --", '.. ;", "-."-, ,';', ''1l!>.h~ ,....... .--~, ,. " r ,'. \:c (~\ \ ,. " , \ ~I I I I j ...J< "~)'J ,"' ",'Ii t/ " ' t~; I ," ,; I", l' . . .... .~l L...-.j r'j'. ' , '~..., '(L_~ --..- ., "'. , ,,' , , ;';~t \\'i,~' , ~ , .. .,., ..___.-'...~:.:'.~:.._ . ,...- -' ,', . ,'\ . . ,... ,,:,\,,'."l.,,;..''-;',::. ;':""A,t<; .,"",:,",".d"'~.:.,.._..,,,",-.,..~.;.:.. 3 (fl Precedents The granting of a minor modification is not grounds for granting other minor modi, fications for the same or differing proper- ties. (gl Burden of Proof The applicant bears the burden of proof and must support each of the required findings by a preponderance of the evi- dence. (hI Minor Modification Expiration A minor modification must be exercised within 180 days from the date of approval or the minor modification shall become null and void. (i) Time Extensions For good cause, the building official may grant time extensions not to exceed a total of 12 months from the date of the deci- sion, Prior to granting an extension, the building official shall ensure that the minor modification complies with all current Zoning Code provisions, (j) Revocation The building official may revoke or modify a minor modification if anyone of the following occurs: (1) The grantee has not substantially exercised the rights granted by the minor modification, (21 The minor modification was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud, (31 The applicant ceases or suspends work on the improvement authorized pursuant to the minor modification for six or more consecutive calendar months. (4) The improvement authorized pursuant to the minor modification violates any applicable statute, ordinance, law or regulation, (51 The improvement permitted by the minor modification is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or constitutes a nuisance, (klAppeals The applicant may appeal the decision of the building official to the Board of Adjust- ment. SECTION II. REPEALER, All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, SECTION III. SEVERABILITY, If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the. Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged Invalid or unconsti- tutional. .. '""'1 rr ]",',.'..........","..."."..'.'..'..'" " ,.., '" ,\ . '; \ ,'" ..';', , ' "~';,,J .. ~?':,',.., '..::,..', " ....,." 0'., - I~'I ""..1.',<"'''' ' l . ~ I , , ". \ .'Id', ',', ",'\. .. .-----;",'.' <<~~-:;':'!'.. ~;':~;'I,". '-' .' ,',. ,', ' t, .. ""'t '. :.'.' "~ ,~..\V( ,:: '" , ."...," ,,""h'_..~__, . ," " '.,.' :. ' .._ + __.,~ ~ ," __".'~"" ;~11.:.:'~.":'~"'_'_.~':"''''''__~I.'t;..._w. "'" ,_ ..-._n:.., ~_......u.. ,j ','C:. . 'I 4 SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this day of ,1994, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by City Attorney's Office hlsadmtn\mtno.mod,ord ; ,.- ), " r I ,.;.\ " (~'\ \: ~ I ' 1 ! I " I 1 I ~, 11'" !l ~ ~"I':"'," t. .,1 ~\t' to', p. , , _J i(:~_ '_......, .~:""'..?~'~~~___.~.' : "-""~' .', ""J'''' ,'.. ','r,,' '"," .,:0"",' . <'," ,I' ',,'.., ',~',\ :', ',:;....; <>:': , .'. , "i , ,.. ,.' . . I~'I '\, .............,.;...'...:....' [':'"..... 'J5,/ . ,:~. . ':" . l J I I, . , ,. I lO: "",:,;"",-"".'< - "'.,~-.'., .;, ;~. " ~~..ri'; "!- ~\ i: [ ., (". \ '\ ~' ,,,'1."'1 " I /1< I , I It ~ :~:' ~, 'l', I;' :~ . I:" 1(,' ,. . 0 . \ . ---- . . . ... ."~"".''''''-''... . ,., .", . . .';;. ",' "".;"'\" . .."\ " "',,..':': ..'. i '~~t 2')"-:::::'C-'-'-';::' ~'."'''''.''0'''F:'~)\::I:::' :.... ..t'''I' D'....';: .' ',' ''-,'',:, ,',,' '\, "', ".',,,:!,,,, ,," o .!', i.',. .' ,'be. ..: "" ". ,'"'..1'..,, ,;;1\" ,,~) I' " ",', c"'" ",,,,:.,,' ,:'/" ,'.', ..',' , " ..'~: ' . :,.~. ,,/ <,' , ,~' , , " .' .', , ,,', " '.' .' ,_' ,~~,:....';, ",-,-,;..~,":.<..',;..., i';.:,,;." ~~~d.>"':':'; ::..;..:;~',:"',;;"":,;:'i-.:LJ..,-~':.c._;";'~""H"''';':'''YC:''''~''';'''''' :" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E, Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone. 2, An ordinance amending Section 36-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN,l) zone, 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-l to RM-20. 4, An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m)(1), Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs, 6. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled O "Minor Modifications," 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street, Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place, MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK ppdadmln\ccS.24.nph ~~. -, -'- ...,. - Ji - .~. ; ;... , ,.' . ;: ~ " .,",-.-'..., ~:;,.'~,...~::, '. ,..'....: ."_ ."""..,'J!~"~.'" '"' ",.:....'!_.....~'-_.. &n/r;rwL k ~/7 ',,; , . r f':I o , ""::..:.' .'.. ;.'.. .,"",, .1\' ~" ,; i, ,\'\ i.. t'\ ,...,.0:1. r ;; c~ ,'\ "I I : I' , I , , I' b, I" 'i I Uj " i', . ; !,',l~I(~i';~I,",,;' t~t.' ;. ,~. , .~. \ ;r-; ',>" " 'r: i ".' :'".... , .", . . ' , ': . .' ~'.'\" ~ ' . ..to,.' " ,\.. . -",,'. ., _'__~'_~__'_ H,'.._ . :~: ' .,... .; . ',' I " .~ . ",' , . , ' . ..,_.~...' ,... ,_~.,'~ ~....,..""",.,,..:.,;;"c:.;,( :..'o;.'~-':...b;....-cl..:.....;..'.:.,;_. .",j,,,,,,,,,,,.\~,, ''- .~--.:-._ __ _..__ ,., _. ..__" ~. ..., ,_ '.,",,'.-"' ~ .'.....'~. "'" "',"",,"" ",' u,-","o<'_"__"'~_'-..." NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m, on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone, 2, An ordinance amending Section 36-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-l) zone, 3, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-l to RM-20. 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m)(1), Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs, 6, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications," ~ An ordinance repealing the vacation of the LJ easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK ppdadmJn\ccS.24.nph l. r- " j'~':'~" " i' , . I ' . .~ I' " .' "'" 0" fft/vtwL k ~ /7 ,~~~ ;:~"',." '.-: :\'.~: 0;, " ',~.',-;-;'~ :' :7:~,. '':'~,l~'' ~:~ ":~ :--::--:-F7'7:':;' ' :/5 ,Id: ,.....~c..:':~',.",',~ . ',:', ;' " ~".<; /,(, " .' '" ,', , .' , 'I." ,'.,\\'l' ' ., . ,.' "'."", ';..0' .", ',' ,'. ",.', '\ ~"":I,' ': , ". ,.' . . . ''';;'';''~'..:::i.!:,:,:', '!' . STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Charles Denney Item: VAC94-0003; Repeal of vacation of easterly 10 feet of Maiden Lane, south of Court Street Date: April 21, 1994 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: City of Iowa City Requested action: Repeal of Ordinance No, 310 vacating the easterly 10 feet of Maiden Lane, south of Court Street Purpose: To allow construction of improvements within Maiden Lane. '-;--. Location: Maiden Lane, South of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Size: 3200 square feet 'J ." Existing land use and zoning: Unimproved, CB-5. Surrounding land use and zoning: North - Commercial, CB-5 East - Commercial, CB-5 South - Commercial, CB.5 West - Residential, PRM '-":-:--,' (~ ,\ ,. Comprehensive Plan: Mixed Use, File date: March 24, 1994 ',..';' 'f' BACKGROUND INFORMATION: ~ The easterly 10 feet of the right-of-way of Maiden Lane was vacated on December 3, 1875. However, the City has never disposed of the property, The City is planning to install improvements to Maiden Lane from Court Street to Prentiss Street, including this area which was previously vacated, i I , , ! i I! [r'l I , t.., , ..../ ',10 ; : ., ,,1 .~,f:_"J.," ".iW~ *rVie'. \':', ~. ~', :, -...... (~~~ ..:- .'~. l~d '0' . , ~ '~~a- ~;'" ..., 1......,.,......'...."....-r.......-.....-'..I-----.. '~.I"""',;i' .'.,,'0.;:--.':.:',.:.;.'..'\';'::...;::: ',' '\..', '," ,.J:.,....:,..":, ':'" , 0" ,,,,.,d...' ,.. . '15 " '. '. ",~..,I",::;.',", .:",,::,., "':" '.' '..,:'~. ' , '~,: ',' '\ ". :' ": :',~~, "t,' ',\" ". ~ Y"'I .' '. . "r' ',::, \'~1", ""'" " " ,,,,. , ',' ,.,.' ' ....-',' , ,.. . . ',' :':,~;:':;".,:,:);';.:" 'ii!' . ,,' 2 ANALYSIS: The above mentioned improvements to Maiden Lane include paving the street, installing sidewalks on both sides of the street, providing metered parking on the west side of the street and constructing a pedestrian bridge over Ralston Creek, The attached plan illustrates these improvements, The sidewalk along the east side of Maiden Lane is located within the area which was previously vacated. Repealing this vacation will allow construction of the proposed improvements and will provide legal public access to these improvements, STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the proposal to repeal the vacation of the easterly 10 feet of Maiden Lane between Court and Harrison streets be approved, , . ATTACHMENTS: 1, Location Map, 2, Plan for Maiden Lane Improvements, Approved by: ~~ ~ .,..,. 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'.'.., ':':J~:, :';',<. ;;:',::~"." :.;~ ','::!,i.'i.:, :.::,..:;,,:, ':~,:':'::';;.: ,~; ;;',:';,i':::.:.'l:::"~":;";' :'. :: :',", . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p,m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E, Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone. 2. An ordinance amending Section 36-18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN,l) zone. 3, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from G CN-l to RM-20. 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m)(1), Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5, An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1-1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs, 6, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications," 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ppdadmln\ccS,24.llph I ~ "-3 T '-,>: , i'.', '---' I .1 , \" ,.. I .0 " '(\" ., .'! : , , .,.'1 s, *~'1\'ii i' ,- ,...;c'..,.,. , ~j' 'J (-. \ a :i r . i' I I I; , I i I , I 1 j i k, Ill, , , i i \ I ~ :~ ~i~':' 'l: rt __lC.... 0 ", '~"", .. .wo~- r i ", . .. ~f:' ,\t.'.", '., .', ,', " ' ',.,., :::, ,..~..,',..,...,-""'.",'., -.. _.~ ~ ,"'. "..,- ~ ....,..'~;.....--,....~;,\".'..~' ORDINANCE NO, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS TO BE ESTABLlSH~D OR EXPANDED WITH ACCESS TO A COLLECTOR STREET. WHEREAS, religious institutions required to comply with Section 36-55Im1(1) of the Code of Ordinances must be located with access to arterial streets or on streets with paving wider than 28 feet; and WHEREAS, the additional access regulation for religious institutions is intended to keep local residential streets from being inundated by large amounts of traffic; and WHEREAS, in certain cases, a street classified as a collector street can accommodate the traffic generated by a religious institution; and WHEREAS, in lower density residential zones, religious institutions seeking to establish or expand must submit an application for a special exception to the Board of Adjustment, which considers public health and safety, impacts on the use and enjoyment of property in the immediate vicinity, and traffic congestion; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment's review provides an additional safe'guard against the expansion or establishment of a religious institution on a street with insufficient capacity in the lower density residential zones. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Chapter 36, Article II "PRINCIPAL USES AND REQUIREMENTS", Section 36-55 entitled "Use and requirements" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be hereby amended by repealing Section 36.55(m1l11, and adding e new Section 36-55(m1l1) to read as follows: Subsection 36-55Im1(1). Religious institutions shall have access to arterial or collector streets or on streets with paving wider than twenty eight feet (28'), SECTION II, REPEALER, All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinence are hereby repealed. .' _~_-~-~ ~r '":,,, " "0 ",:' - . '.")":',',"'" " , . '-', ". '" ..,.., "c' ":,,;,,.',' ',' , . ; " _'-','.'... ','.'4CL J~'3 , " '::,',",1,-., ,.. {) I I:' >, , , jT'" 25 ,: . " 10.: .. , ~: '." " " .' ,.',~-..:" ;,."lW:;: ".."-."'.., :~: . 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ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by \MO#.J A VI I. \ ,6:t t/1-- City Attorney's o1fice/ f $-/ -71 ppdadm\relglnst,ord - )~'3 / ' . _:~-: , )".','"...,.....,'.""''''''''.'.'''."....''''1-.."''.-..'.. (0."-:::'.. ,:y;'," \,'" '. .,. ..' '~:., ,'.'.. - - .,','1 """ ,.' ' 'I' . '') ~ ,C .. , " ,I ,., I , ,',' , \ , j , I) . (, ," , , :,' ',,\ :1'0""1:, \' ,I;',' , .. '.. "'~ ,_I ..." '" " , . ,I' I &~Yr1 , ", , ";r; . > ',\''-, '< ,.', , ....,. ,.. , . .,.' '. ~-,."..:;" , ..,. ,~",,, ,~';_~" ~j~:,,__, '~";~m ,',''''.;'.,<.,;I'~;'-, , .. ....','..,-, ty./ "il- Y ~~"""j Johnson County Council of Governments ~ 410EVvtlshirqtmSt ic:J.MJCity. ic:J.MJ 52240 rr.,lII- Date: April 14, 1994 To: Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission From: Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner Re: Requirements for religious institutions permitted in residential zones by special exception or as provisional uses The requirements of Section 36-55(ml of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance, "Additional Regulations", pertain to religious institutions located in residential zones and the Commercial Office (CO-1l zone, Religious institutions are permitted in all R zones by special exception or as provisional uses. I recommend the Commission amend paragraph 1 of this subsection, as I feel it is unnecessarily restrictive. This matter was brought to my attention during discussion of the proposed expansion of the First Mennonite Church located at 405 Myrtle Avenue. Religious institutions shall be located with access to arterial streets as identified on the Comprehensive Plan map or on street pavements wider than 28 feet. ~.. t t: ~,:' ~ ~. ~' m I@ I ~ ;{t ,~.': " '~l , 'j: :,:I."~: ,. j: ~ , ~; I Section 36,55(ml{11 reads as follows: The intent of this subsection is to keep local residential streets from being inundated by large amounts of church traffic, unless the street exceeds 28 feet in width, I have no argument with this. I feel, however, that the definition could be expanded to include "access to arterial or collector streets", " J (......~ \ .\ \ i~ 'i , I" I I I , , , ; I I Collector streets are between arterials and residential streets in the street functional classification hierarchy. The important distinction between collector and residential streets is that traffic circulation and property access are equally important on a collector street. It would be appropriate for a collector street to circulate a relatively small amount of traffic (less than 2,500 vehicles per day) that might be generated from a church, In addition to the First Mennonite Church, examples of this in Iowa City occur on Phoenix Drive, Washington Street east of First Avenue, and Village Road, I do not perceive the churches on these collector streets to be causing inappropriate traffic conditions, , " I i , . , I k. I I"~ , , In the lower density residential zones (See Attachment A), the 80ard of Adjustment reviews special exception applications for establishing or expanding a religious institution, Before a special exception can be approved, the applicant must demonstrate seven general standards are met. These standards include consideration of public health and safety, impacts on the use and enjoYlllent of property in the immediate vicinity, and minimizing traffic congestion. The Board review provides an additional safeguard in the lower density residential zones, The proposed change in the ordinance does not automatically permit the establishment or expansion of a religious institution on a street with insufficient capacity, i I i I ,',\'J , '- .' Please note that the reference to the Comprehensive Plan Map has been deleted from the staff-recommended amendment language. The Comprehensive Plan Map does not serve as a reference identifying arterial or collector streets in Iowa City. :l(~~" ',tiru,',l rr L_ )~63 (( --- " 0 , n'~ ,..,,~._ --.~ o ' :".:):,/,'~> J':'" '. 'd:. I. .) 'rd'. '" ;.. (I.:' , ~,', - ' I 1 ' I: , !,"l \ I I I I, I : I I I ~.; I ll), tlf ::', , . ~ " , ~"~'I"","".' 'j'; '"j , iiI ~ ' ::,jjM: r'h~ ,',I ;,' --~ ,CoO ,-, ,,,, , , 'It' 'W.'. , ~',.'.. ", '< " , \ ',',,1 '~'"T . ,.: ..:',,,,'.r ,'" , 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Additional Regulations of Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m1l11, Religious Institutions, be amended to read: Religious institutions shall be located with access to arterial or collector streets or on street pavements wider than 28 feet. ATTACHMENT: 1, Attachment A. Approved by: at n Franklin, Director D artment of Planning and Community Development jccogtplchurch.mmo ~'.' I 1~'3 ~ . ~, , ..".,,,j:,; \, '-- -~--:-, ,')'".'.',:'.cd' "';:," ,:.':,1':"" .,....' ..,,1 :'~_':In,' _,:n~_;' ')5' ','I ," "" " D. .;. ~,,{, 1': :''''::::r~j,',~\P..~ ~~T\'~':'. '":~ ,',.0' ."":,, "." , - ,,~:.\ {o ,"J ~.~. .,".,_...,".....0_.. ...__,~ "'" ~---:-' ',( ',' (~ ..:.:.~ ( \ . \ !~ I ; I ; I I I II I r. ~ ",Wj . " :[,:,~,~.r:,'"."..i.\ \~ I ", r. " .l " ~' " ...., \CO "" " "\', j' " ,;,r' ,,~~t ~ \'j , ," " "rll' . ,. ,. , ':~', , .: ' '!. . , ~ '.,':--.. ,.. .- " -, . . ~' .~,:~,' '~o: l~ .;,:~;..,:;: -,~:~"....;:.;. .',:,'.:> '-J~~..'-';;';'':': :...;:~.:~.L',~'.'':.i:.,: ,b~:.':x.::.;);,:..:;::.:: .;~,,:;;:~'~':2.':;';,' 1(: i;,.':;~X:;;:.,,: :~;::::". ,; ::~': '.' ", ': --"',',, ":.J :: ".,- ,,. i;, :.. ,; ~,_ ATTACHMENT A Additional Regulations, Section 36-55(m), Religious Institutions. (1) Religious institutions shall be located with access to arterial streets as identified on the Comprehensive Plan Map or on street pavements wider than 28 feet. (2) Dimensional requirements, a. Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet. b, Minimum yards, Two feet of horizontal distance shall be provided for each foot of building height measured between the nearest point of any lot line and the nearest point from which the height is measured. Zones where religious institutions must complv with 36-55(ml and reauire a special exception to establish or expand: RS-5, RS-8, RF8H, RS-12, RNC-12, RM-12. Zones where religious institutions must complv with 36-55(ml as orovisional uses: no special exception is reauired: RR-1, RM-20, RNC-20, RM-44, PRM, CO-1. Zones where reliaious institutions are permitted bv special exceotion without additional reaulations (36-55(m)1 aoolied: CN-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, CB-10. Zone where reliaious institutions are permitted bv right without additional reaulations applied: CI-1. Zones where reliaious institutions are not permitted: ID, CH-1, RDP, ORP, 1-1,1-2, p, 1~'3 r ).._"'..."'....' ,.. "--"\' o>'.."f'" "--~'''I'''''-- , '10 d"... 'I" q ',J.- , O ,'\ , 5 " , .. , .' -, "'1' I 'I~' ,',' . " , ~ ',' , ' toli; ....,,'_. I', .,'...,' 'f:-- t~[\&:~"1:, " '"'I . " ", , . . ...'. . "t ; ~, \ \ I' '.'1, ' ~ .' '.. j~, , '" ... ~, , ". . '. "",',. '. ....., , ,'.,.-.:-.. ,..' __....'~ _'. .~.,,' . ".,_;.".~;~,:.~,:",,-, ,.", ;"-".c'~'.;''''<I'l''~'' ::,:;..::.;,,::::";'t:;~:. ;;':.<:~;~'::~;,~';~:;~.:~~:L,.:,.~' \ . ,~'~'. -- ,. :~ ','-' ."" ,. . '.' .'::..... .', ,', ,:'.:,.,~'. ,. >:: e,,;:': ':: I i I I , .: -...... \ ,I , ~ , i I I I i : r. I ~l) ..., , (;I:, ~:I:::: ,~:: rl,lt,:"," I'''' :'"",, -..., ,,:rr-., 0 ,L_.~ 'I HONOHAN, EPLEY, BRADDOCK & BRENNEMAN Jay H, Honohan Maurine A. Braddock Michael J, Brenneman Patrick C. Peters Sarah S. Maiers ATTORNEYS AT LAW 425 B Avenue Kelone, Iowa 52247 (319) 656.2916 104 Jayna Straat Lana Tree, lowe 52755 (319) 629.5400 330 East Court Street P.O. Box 3010 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (3191351-8100 FAX (3191351,0977 Hills, Iowa 52235 (319) 679.2267 Of Counsel: Lloyd A. Epley April 14, 1994 12 w Cherry St North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 626-3440 Planning & community Development Dept civic Center Iowa city, IA 52240 RE: First Mennonite Church Dear Department Members: The First Mennonite Church of Iowa city, Iowa has an application before the Iowa city Board of Adjustment asking to expand its religious facility by building a wing onto the building for Sunday School classrooms. A problem that has arisen appears to be that Iowa city Zoning Code permits churches only on arterial streets. The street past First Mennonite Church is a collector street. It is my understanding that staff is recommending amending the Zoning Code to permit churches on collector or arterial streets. First Mennonite Church supports this amendment. Furthermore, First Mennonite Church asks that expedited consideration of the amendment be done since our building project is now on hold until this matter is formally resolved. Very truly yours, HONOHAN, EPLEY, BRADDOCK & BRENNEMAN C)')\,.~:f ~~~ BY: Michael J. Brenneman A member of First Mennonite Church, Iowa city, Iowa .....IooW'. '" )"""'''''',' '0,-. ,.ii', .:,c,'s' :,;' "~)''''T,:V''',::.\ ~":l;: \ - '-~ ':,:','" , '''Z' " ,.. . .,,::i'~,::'....',':'-.:::.:-~~:,,;:, " i I I I ! .. 1~'-3 " , '~:r''-:'-':':' , '") 5 ' ~{ ",'L " " . lei: ." .,.,.'1,' -",:::':" . 'i,' , " .'''' ~':..- ,,!' ,I.., , i 'i '''''' ' ] , _.-.'\....... r , , :'1,. _,_ .. ,",. J" .. ~~ ", r, ":~' .,:' ,'1,\" ",'] 'i',.. , '", , ".' " I " ,~, " ,,', '\ '.' , "",,'~,~.'. rI" , '. . , ~" ."\.., -,,"" ".L~:~~;',;:~,~.,,~. ".__.~~.. .'" :" ~ 1 -~~' ~-- o NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ,,' 'i j , Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consider the following: 1. An ordinance amending the' Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential 8 Conservation Zone. 2, An ordinance amending Section 36.18 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the require- ments of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone. 3, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of four acres located west of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from CN-1 to RM-20, 4. An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 36-55(m)(1I, Additional Regula- tions, to permit religious institutions to be established or expanded with access to a collector street. 5. An ordinance amending the sign regulations of the 1.1, 1-2, ORP and RDP zones to permit awning signs. 6. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Division 7, entitled "Minor Modifications," 7. An ordinance repealing the vacation of the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street. Persons interested in expressing their views concerning said items, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK , I '" ppdodmlnlcc5.24,nph i;' \~~ , " ~ ~~" '.~.,', ~ .'....".'...~ ..!....'.',..'\'t""....'"'' ".",,~,IA'.'I."...'.,.\.,...,.,..- \.'~~""~"~,' S:Q '. .d..,\'."...., ,"__: ',' ,',to' ,;':"..:":',1':":'"" ,"\ ,',,' "",' _" '., ." 0" ,','. ," , /') r.;, , \'~\:"":'\':', ,:,~:,"I'<;>' ,,~J:--' .. ,: .. : ," '. '\""J.r . ",..;""" ',.. ' ' ,'...', . .,' ""'i 0'",: , , ' /. ..'",\,--'".."/''','. .t ." '\' '--,,' . ~~,':, < ' .,' ,,:,'...1,.-' ~ r .,~" ,_. [ \ '\ ,~ ,(--..(-~ I ! 1>1 I I , I ! I II i ~:~ , , II , (,,/ \~ ,'. [lfj ~"/I';': }.l:~ ' ~":';" f.' ~, -' C' · , 0 '~" ___d____ . ,"".--.......-, " '~;., ., '", " "'t : ~" , \ \\ I, . ,. ",'. '-'.:' , -, ..,. '!:~':~ ;, to.: " ~ ' ',~\ . " , ",. _,~.,,'~..,.~_, "l-<.~.-";...'"o:..,'.:,;;,:.,,r.~ :,;!I.:i,.."i~,_;:.c,!/....:.:.:;.~.-:;.::,:..;..':~:--.':;'.';"": .'..-. .'-. '..., " .'- .::..~',:,::,~ .',.'" ""'"',,. ,...,~..~..__..:.,_, A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT RETAINING WALL AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER PERSONS IN, TERESTED: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Senior Center Parking Lot Retaining Wall and Rail Im- provement Project in said City at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, said meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center in said City. Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any persons interested. Any persons interested may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said improve- ment. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ns\lowa'8\18 PH-1 -- J """,""''-'" ---".".-",:, ~'~~> -;:;;i/~',' "" '''::::''::'\:''':'','';'''::-:'7:;'i::-,'':C,l~::':':' -, - .. ,~-- ,'.0', '.-' ,""",1".",'." \~1' ..". ".. ~ "-c'-r:""'..,' , '25 ' ," " "0\. ,t '.-J>i, . ' , .' , I... , , , . ~ :.' ".'.'.::;.:'::>. .... .....r,..:I:I;~~-!:?'~.. , - ," I " ;,.' ,. ; I ,. i (~ ' {:,?i'i:l :r>:;iit(:,~l '~~f:,".':f'~!'l I'" ,':':'~~~hll o ,.. 1/) '~O ',-,' , -i .--, " ",' ,:,j " ~,'; ! :"'i, :':! 1''-1 ;: I':,' ; !'i,,; . ,,;,' . 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'. ~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT RETAINING WALL AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT .'~ IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA , CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER PERSONS IN- TERESTED: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will I conduct a public hearing on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract and estimated cost for I" the construction of the Iowa Avenue Senior Center Parking Lot Retaining Wall and Rail Im- provement Project in said City at 7:30 p,m. on the 24th day of May, 1994, said meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic @ " Center in said City. " 'I' Said plans, specifications, form of contract -- and estimated cost are now on file in the office , of the City Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any persons interested, Any persons interested may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of ,.i making objections to said plans, specifications, l" \ contract or the cost of making said improve- ment. ,,'I ~ This notice is given by order of the City /~ Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK nsUowa,u\lo i , , ! I ~, J PH.1 , ll' ~\,: ~'! r. ~;: 'r"~,':'_,- " 0 " ~ , ,;",2=7. \~1\ )',''', ,."'..-..,~...."'.."."''''_...,,._.._.-.,,'.,\ ,'CO"> ,,' '," "t'_"i; i:>:;.<>,O:,'"" ;;i;,y./'..,.,\' ,'" ',,'\ "'," ,'j"-,,:, ,0'.' 'I:::,'" . "~I ': ,"",/, '.':'~',:' ' ." . " ,'" ~ ":'., ,--:'~ .- ~ ' , ',.1,.. '. 'I,""';'" ,,,,~,,' , ,l t., "