HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-08 Bd Comm. MinutesCOMMIITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
FEBRUARY 1, 1977 -- 4:00 P.M1.
RECREATION CENTER -- MEETING ROOM A
COWITTEE MIDIBERS PRESENT:
COMMITTEE MIDIBERS ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
SUMMARY OF ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Amidon, Bridgeman, Cilek, Dennis, Ilall, Hauer, Rock,
Verstegen
Anderson, Bohlken, Bolnick, Bonney, Coogan, Hibbs,
Pecina
Vann, Wilkinson, Sheets
1. Lacking a quorum, the meeting was opened in informal session. Vann apologized
to those present for the delayed meeting announcement, explaining that no mail
was taken to the post office on January 28th and that she was not aware of the
situation until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31st.
2. Sue Sheets, Redevelopment Specialist, was present to explain the (lousing Code
Enforcement Program. Maps of the enforcement area were distributed. A
summary of the presentation is attached.
3. Following Ms. Sheets' presentation, it was moved by llau er and seconded by
Dennis that, having achieved a quorum, the meeting be opened in formal session.
The motion carried.
4. It was moved by Hall and seconded by Verstegen that the minutes of the
January 12, 1977, meeting be approved. Motion carried.
S. Subcommittee reports:
a. Human Needs -- Bridgeman reported that the JCRP organized subcommittee had
been meeting to decide the areas of basic human needs to be focused on.
Five areas have been decided on (Mrs. Bridgeman will define these at a
later date).
Vann added that a draft copy of a contract has been developed to be signed
with Johnson County Regional Planning. A JCRP staff person has been hired
to coordinate human needs planning and research for this project.
b. Communication -- Dennis reported that the subcommittee would be glad for
any committee members to write an article for the next newsletter. After
some discussion, it was decided to set a mid-February date for this upcoming
newsletter, The main article will deal with the (lousing Code Enforcement
Program, Short summaries of subcommittee work will also be included,
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Committee on Community Needs
February 1, 1977
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c. Comprehensive Plan -- Hauer reported that she had helped distribute surveys
regarding "What Do You Want to Do About Your City?" The information will
be compiled and used to represent citizen viewpoints as the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan is developed.
d. Ralston Creek -- Plans have been made for watershed control of the north
branch. These plans will be presented to the Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting February 9th. CCN members were invited to attend.
6. Amidon suggested placing temporary signs at project sites funded by IICDA funds.
He felt this would help make the community more aware of the work being done.
Dennis moved and Hall seconded that temporary signs be erected at sites of
projects being funded partially or fully by HCDA funds. The motion carried with
1 opposed.
Comments from those favoring the motion included the following rationale:
a. It would make the community more aware of the HCDA funded projects now in
progress.
b. It could stimulate interest in future projects.
Comments from the member opposed included:
a. The motion was ambiguous and did not state specifics such as who would be
responsible for placing the signs and when they would be put up.
7. Vann announced a neighborhood meeting that is tentatively scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
on February 10th to explain Project GREEN's proposed Washington Street
Improvement to the College Hill Park area. Interested CCN members are invited
to attend.
8. Vann distributed copies of a monthly summary of CDBG projects' activities.
These monthly summaries will help committee members keep informed about projects
and how they are progressing.
9. Vann announced that the third year application will be prepared within the next
two weeks. The budget for this application has been finalized.
10. A discussion was held regarding a regular meeting day for CCN. It appears that
several committee members have conflicts with the original meeting day
(Wednesday). It was decided to change the meetings to the first Tuesday of
each month. The time and place will remain the same (4:00 p.m. at the
Recreation Center).
Committee on Community Needs
February 1, 1977
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11. After a lengthy discussion regarding membership on the committee, it was
decided that a draft be prepared, mailed to members and critiqued at the
March meeting. Thereafter, Hauer hopes to discuss CCN membership with the
Council at an informal meeting.
12. It was moved by Dennis and seconded by Verstegen that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Sandra S. Wilkinson
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HOUSING CODE ENhORCrNl;NT PROGRMt
SUMMARY 01; SUE SIIIiETS' PIi1SENTKNON
PNI11iUARY 1, 1977
The KDA (lousing Code Enforcement Progrmn involves a systematic inspection of all
rental housing units within the project area and subsequent enforcement of minimum
housing standards to ensure that all rental housing is in safe, sanitary and decent
condition. Prior to implementation of the program, housing inspections were con-
ducted only in response to requests from owners or complaint calls from tenants.
During the first year of program implementation, the City dousing Inspection Unit
began inspections in Area A (see map) which surrounds the Central Business District
and contains most of Iowa City's oldest housing structures. This area also has a
high percentage of renter -occupied housing units.
Through the code enforcement process, the program provides incentive to property
owners to up -grade and maintain rental units at minimum standards. Owners of
rental properties are required by law to allow inspection of their rental property,
and are invited to accompany the housing inspectors during the inspection. If no
code violations are discovered, the structure receives a Certificate of Compliance.
If violations are present, the owner is notified in writing and given a reasonable
amount of time in which to correct the violations. At the end of that time, a
follow-up inspection is performed to verify that improvements have been made. If
the violations have been corrected, the structure receives a Certificate of
Compliance, but if violations remain, the owner's rental permit for that structure
may be revoked. Single family owner -occupied housing is inspected only upon request
of the owner and owners are not required to correct violations. However, if
single-family homeowners would like to make improvements but cannot afford to do
so, these owners are referred to the HCDA liousing Rehabi I i tat ion 'Program.
To date, the Code Enforcement program
which have eliminated a number of fire
exterior conditions.
Submitted by Sue Sheets
has initiated improvements in rental housing
hazards, health hazards (pests) and unsightly
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Iowa City Airport Commission
January 26, 1977
Iowa City Airport
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
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Gary Bleckwenn
Jack Perkins
Claude Peterson
Dave Hartwig
Dick Phipps
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chairman Perkins called the meeting to order at 12:00
noon.
Minutes of the December meeting were presented. It was
moved by Bleckwenn, second by Peterson to approve the minutes
as read. Motion carried.
Jones read the bills for January. It was moved by Peterson,
second by Bleckwenn to approve the bills as read, except
for the fire coverage insurance in the amount of $2,034.00.
Motion carried. The Commission wants to know the coverage
limits, what is covered, and with what company and their
agent. Jones was instructed to get a copy of the insurance
policy.
The Commission reviewed the memorandum of the assistant
city attorney, Bob Bowlin, to the Commission concerning
the proposed lease between them and Iowa City Flying Service,
Inc. of the ten unit "T" hangars. It was agreed mutually
by the commissioners and the Fixed Base Operator to change
paragraph 6, page 3, to read:
6. Leasee shall have the right to make reasonable
charges, with Commission approval, for storage
of airplanes in the buildings covered by this
lease, the receipts of which shall be the sole
property of the leasee. The Commission has
always set what the rent will be in the past.
To add a new paragraph #15, page 5, to add the same termin-
ation provisions to this lease as in the master lease.
It was moved by Bleckwenn, second by Peterson, to approve
the lease of the ten unit "T" hangars and to hold a public
hearing on the lease at the Commissions regular meeting,
February 17, 7:00 P.M., Council Conference Room, Civic
Center. Motion carried.
The Commission reviewed the proposal of the city Engineer
in payment for the T -hangars and penalty for late completion.
Copy of memorandum attached. It was moved by Bleckwenn,
second by Peterson, to approve the Engineers recommendation.
Motion carried.
The Commission reviewed the letter form Robert Bowlin,
Asst. City Attorney, concerning Newman Toom ey's lease.
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it. was moved by Peterson, second by Bleckwenn, to have the
city attorney execute an eviction notice to Mr. Toomey
and to try to collect the back rent; also, that any further
lease rents for that building be channeled through the
airport manager. Motion carried.
It was pointed out by Jones that he had discovered that a
Mr. Flanagan had boon sub -renting from Toomey and Mr. Flanagan
requested permission to rent the building from the Commission.
Jones recommended that the Commission rent the building to
Mr. Flanagan at the same rent for a short period of time,
say until July 1, 1977, and during the interim negotiate a
new lease with Mr. Flanagan or some new tenant. It was
moved by Peterson, second by Bleckwenn to have the City
A ttorney;s Office draw up a short term lease with Mr.
Flanagan terminating July 1, 1977 at the same rent per month
Mr. Toomey's lease called for. Motion carried.
Jones reminded the Commission that it was time for the
Commission to review the Fixed Base Operator's rent for the
next five years which would be retroactive to January 1, 1977.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:15 P.M.
Next meeting February 17, 1977, 7100 P.M.; Council Conference,
Civic Center.
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COMPREHENJIVl; PIAN COV(DINATIIJ; 006111i'I" KI':
.JANUARY 71, 1977 -- 1.2:00 NOON
CITY MANAGER'S CONFNI(I; E ROM
AMBERS PRESENT: Blum, OJ,c;en, Jakollaen, VPLLer, Neuhauser,
de11ro:;sP
14EMBCRS ABSENT: Cain, PerrPL
jTAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Ceshwiler, Milkman
GUESTS PRESENT: Barry Hokansou
Marianne Milkman, Assistant Planner, gave a short report on
the status oi' the Special Survey. Committee members agreed
that more letters could be sent out to Area I, where response
to the Survey has been poor. The Committee also agreed that
it was important to obtain the required number- of responses,
so that the s�P statistically valid.
Use in Johnson CounLy
very impressed wiLn
that it was more atLr:aC—
J'orma C .
Regional Planning Commis—
ng the tabloid, at three
iut cautioned that the
'to the Corrnat had been
It that someone who was
could do the jot) more
a good idea to consider
i'or'the Comprehensive Plan
A Cive—part document entitled "Iowa Ci Ly Comprehensive flan,"
put together by Attic and Cellar, wa:r Jiscur;::ed, ami soveral
changes .were suggested. (See attached copy.) During Lite
discussion, Committee members Pxplored various in6erpreLar.ion.:
of the concept of "participation." It was the CommitLee's
consensus that a continual "wide open" type o[' partic.ipaLion,
where things were always in a state oi' :'lux, woulrl riot, be
pro•luctive and would not meet Iowa City's rice is. Tne ConuniLLt:e
decided that the participation concept, woull be dei'ined by Ote
planning process as it evolved to meet. the City's needs.
Barry flokanson lescriberl a concept, called Community Congress,
which had been used ef'i'ectively in a California community as
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Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
Purpose of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
The primary purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide a detailed
plan which can be used to guide the future development of Iowa City.
In preparing such a plan it is necessary to consider where the city is
now in terms of resources, services, land use, etc. and what the goal::
of the city are for the future.
A schematic outline of the planning process is given in the accompanying
chart.
It is clear from this chart that the plan will try to relate the "needs"
of the city, as identified by citizens, staff, council, the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission, etc., to the available resources
(human, fiscal and physical). In this way the best possible use of
these resources can be made. In order to prepare an appropriate plan
it is very important for citizens to communicate their views on what
they consider the problems and. -
The plan will contain
land use recmmaendati
legal decision making+
Thu plan, however,
will be continuous
participation is ;
Progress on the C
as well as specific
,for rational and
rument; it
ich citizen
Work on the plan t` rganizational
activities and gate.,
The Comprehensive P14 made up of five
members of the Planninb ec members of the
City Council coordinates planning program.
The city staff is preparing u., un a number of topics and
continuously gathers information iu .....,1cas relating to the plan.
From some of the early background work the tree regulations and plan
were developed and adopted by council. The Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission (JCRPC) is helping in this process also, specifically
in the areas of Human Needs and Services, and transportation. (A
consultant has provided an initial draft for transportation possibilities
for JCRPC.
RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCt, of I'
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CONPREHEN:3IVI, PIAN C00'W1WA'I'II,G CON1411"I'El';
JANUARY 71, 1977 -- 1.2:00 NOOII
CITY MANAGER'S CONFN10,NCK ROM
M MINIS PRESPNT: Blum, Ogesen, Jtrkobuen, Vetter, Neuhauser,
do Prosso
PIF,N ERS ABSENT: Cain, Pervet
3TAFF PRESENT: Krat'L, Geshwiler, IQilkman
GUESTS PRESENT: Barry Hokanson
Marianne Milkman, Assistant Planner, gave a short report on
the status of the Special Survey. Committee members agree,
that more letters could he sent out to Area I, where response
to the Survey has been poor. The Committee also agreed that
it was important to obtain the required number- of responses,
so that the sample would be statistically valid.
The Committee discussed the Rural Lard Use in Johnson County
tabloid report. Committee mombers were very impressed with
the new format of the report;, agreeing that it was more atLrac—
tive and readable than the traditional format.
Barry Hokanson of the Johnson County kegionai Planning Commis-
sion reported that the cost of printing the tabloid, at three
cents per .copy, was relatively low, but cautioned that the
process oC adapting the draft report to the format had been
quite time—consuming. He said he felt that someone who was
experienced in this type of lay -out could do the job more
quickly.
The Committee thought it would be a good idea to consider
publishing the background reports for the Comprehensive Plan
in a similar tabloid form.
A five-part document entitled "Iowa City Comprehensive flan,"
put together by Attic and Cellar, wa•: Ji:;cu;;::e i, ant sinvo-ral
changes .were sug�eaLed. (See attache i copy.) During Lite
discussion, Committee rnernbero explorers various; Interprel,ation.t
of the concept of "participation." It was the Committoo's
consensus that a continual "wide opnt," typo of participation,
where things worn always in a state or' :'lux, would riot be
productive and wouiri not rrteoL Iowa City'.; nee lc. Tne GwnmiLL.id
decided that the participation concept, would be ,let'ined by thri
planning process au it evolved to meet, the City's noeris.
Harry Hokonson described a concept. raped CornmuniLy Congrna::,
which hnd been used el'/'ectively In n rCalil'ornia community as
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a means oC promotinf- citizen involvement. Tho Congress was
he Li annually, Hoka nson explained, and all citizens were iu-
vite•1 to attend and dtscuss Lheir ideas in regard to community
development. Committee members J'elL that the Congress idea
might be useful in Iowa City when there existed an issue which
was of concern to a fairly large number of citizens.
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A chart of the Planning Process in Iowa City was discussed
and revised. (See attached copy.)
A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by deProsse, to
adopt the revised chart of the Planning Process in Iowa City.
The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned.
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E111en Oszm n, DCD
Approved by: 4; io�
. ane Jakobsen for
Patricia Cain,
Secretary, CPCC
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
I. Purpose of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
The primary purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide a detailed
plan which can be used to guide the future development of Iowa City.
In preparing such a plan it is necessary to consider where the city is
now in terms of resources, services, land use, etc. and what the goals
of the city are for the future.
A .schematic outline of the planning process is given in the accompanying
chart.
It is clear from this chart that the plan will try to relate the "needs"
of the city, as identified by citizens, staff, council, the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission, etc., to the available resources
(human, fiscal and physical). In this way the best possible use of
these resources can be made. In order to prepare an appropriate plan
it is very important for citizens to communicate their views on what
they consider the problems and issues to be.
The plan will contain goals and policies for the city as well as specific
land use recommendations and will thus be a foundation for rational and
legal decision making on a day-to-day basis.
The plan, however, should not be considered as a static instrument; it
will be continuously evaluated and updated; a process for which citizen
participation is also vital.
Progress on the Comprehensive Plan to Date
Work on the plan to date has been chiefly in the form of organizational
activities and gathering background information.
The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee, which is made up of five
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and three members of the
City Council coordinates and gives direction to the planning program.
The city staff is preparing background reports on a number of topics and
continuously gathers information in all areas relating to the plan.
From some of the early background work the tree regulations and plan
were developed and adopted by council. The Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission (JCRPC) is helping In this process also, specifically
In the areas of Human Needs and Services, and transportation. (A
consultant has provided an initial draft for transportation possibilities
for JCRPC.
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In addition, a sample survey of citizens has been implemented and a
general survey of a I I citizens is being; developed. Some organizations
and individual leaders have expressed their concerns verbally and in
written form at public meetings and as comments on the Comprehensive
Plan Work Program.
At this point no decisions with regard to goals and policies have been
made.
IIl. The (tole of the Public in the Comprehensive Plan
PARTICIPATION!
It is vital that citizens voice their opinions and let the Council,
Committees, and staff know what their likes, dislikes, needs :and
priorities are. Once the problems are identified citizens can help
to work out solutions and review alternative proposals. The planning
must be a two-way on-going process with citizens participating in
finding a consensus.
Initially citizens will take part in sample and general surveys. The
results of these surveys together with other background information
will be used to prepare a first draft of goals and policies for the
city. These proposals will then be presented and discussed at public
meetings .and in small groups and citizens' comments will be considered
in preparing further drafts. This process will he followed in the
preparation of the whole plan, with citizens having opportunity to make
suggestions at all steps of the planning process.
IV. Role of City and Planning Professionals in the Planning Process
The planning staff will compile and analyze all information including
information from citizens. The staff will recommend alternative
proposals for consideration by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating
Committee. The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee will hold
public meetings and receive further citizen input on recommended
proposals and then pass a recommendation on to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public
hearing on each plan element and then recommend a course of action to
the City Council. The City Council will make the final decision on
all policies and specific proposals.
V. What Next?
As the planning process continues the citizens' participation Is vital.
There will be an ongoing forum In the form of public meetinw; and work
sessions, at which specific aspects of the plan will he discussed.
Citizens need to come, speak up, and help formulate the best possible
solutions to vnrious problems e.g„ housing, transportation, etc.
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As vari ons parts of the plan are considered information will he
available through the media, the city staff, etc., so that citizens
will be informed about possible alternatives before final decisions
- are made.
There needs to be some mechanism set up for all this to happen --
Do we want Geographical Area Meetings
Central Meetings
Issue -oriented Meetings
Work groups on various topics
A Newsletter -
flow do we sustain interest and therefore participation?
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 17, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ogesen, Cain, Vetter, Blum, Lehman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jakobsen, Kammermeyer
STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
None
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
I. P-7317. Creation of a University Zone(U).
2. P-7410. Creation of a Mobi le Home Residence Zone (RMH).
3. P-7403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones.
SMIARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chairman Ogesen called the special meeting to order.
S-7641. Preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan
of Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge located at the intersection of Interstate 80
and Highway 1; date filed: 12/3/76; 45 -day limitation: 1/17/77; deferred:
1/6/77.
Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, explained that the LSNRD plan of a proposed
sports complex had been revised but that there were still three minor
deficiencies including (1) the location of an easement for a public water
main, (2) the submission of a dedication document granting a perpetual casement
to the City for the water main, and (3) endorsement of the plan by the utility
companies.
Commissioner Blum asked whether they had supplied enough parking spaces to
which Mr. Schmeiser replied that according to the interpretation of the zoning
official, the proposed use most closely resembles a "sports arena" and that
no parking spaces are required unless seating facilities are provided.
After considerable discussion, it was resolved that more parking spaces in
addition to the 13 spaces being provided were needed and could be required
under the provisions of the I,SNRD ordinance,
Mr. Tedde Blunck, the consniting engineer for the applicant, indicated that
they could double the number of parking spaces.
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Commissioners indicated that unless the applicant waived the 45 -day limitation
period and revised -the plan, the Commission had no alternative but to consider
the plan at this meeting. Mr. Blunck thence submitted a letter waiving the
45 -day limitation period.
A motion was made by Blum, seconded by Cain, to defer until the regular
meeting on January 20, 1977 consideration of S-7641, preliminary and final
Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge
located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 1. The motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned.
Prepared by:
Don Sch�neiser, Senior Planner
Dept. of Community Development
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Approved by: � J Usi� Ott.(.
Patricia Cain for
Jane Jakobsen, Secretary
Planning F, Zoning Commission
MINUTES
IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING CONWISSION - SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 17, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ogesen, Cain, Vetter, Blum, Lehman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jakobsen, Kammermeyer
STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
None
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
1. P-7317. Creation of a University Zene(U).
2. P-7410. Creation of a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RW).
3. P-7403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chairman Ogesen called the special meeting to order.
5-7641. Preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan
of Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge located at the intersection of Interstate 80
and Highway 1; date filed: 12/3/76; 45 -day limitation: 1/17/77; deferred:
1/6/77.
Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, explained that the LSNRD plan of a proposed
sports complex had been revised but that there were still three minor
deficiencies including (1) the location of an easement for a public water
main, (2) the submission of a dedication document granting a perpetual easement
to the City for the water main, and (3) endorsement of the plan by the utility
companies.
Commissioner Blum asked whether they had supplied enough parking spaces to
which Mr. Schmeiser replied that according to the interpretation of the zoning
official, the proposed use most closely resembles a "sports arena" and that
no parking spaces are required unless seating facilities are provided.
After considerable discussion, it was resolved that more parking spaces in
addition to the 13 spaces being provided were needed and could be required
under the provisions of the LSNRD ordinance.
Mr. Tedde Blunck, the consulting engineer for the applicant, indicated that
they could double the number of parking spaces.
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Commissioners indicated that unless the applicant waived the 45 -day limitation
period and revised the plan, the Commission had no alternative but to consider
the plan at this meeting. Mfr. Blunck thence submitted a letter waiving the
45 -day limitation period.
A motion was made by Blum, seconded by Cain, to defer until the regular
meeting on January 20, 1977 consideration of S-7641, preliminary and final
Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge
located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 1. The motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned.
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Prepared by:
Don Sch'�eiser, Senior Planner
Dept.
Community Development
Approved by: /a. 1df /u'CA-, 00_.'t
Patricia Cain for
Jane Jakobs en, Secretary
Planning $ Zoning Commission
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item No.: S-7641
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Requested Action:
I'.. Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Applicable Regulations:
Limitation Period:
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Prepared by: Don Schmeiser
Date: 1/6/77
E -J Corporation
Interstate 80 and North Dodge St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Preliminary and final Large
Scale Non -Residential Develop-
ment plan approval
To develop a sports complex with
a structure which will house four
indoor tennis courts and two
handball/racketball courts, four
outdoor tennis courts, and a
restaurant
At the southwest corner of the
intersection of Interstate 80
and North Dodge Street and north
of the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge
7.1 acres
Undeveloped and CH
North (across I-80) - office and
research industry and ORP
East (across N. Dodge) — office
and research industry and
ORP
South - motel and CFI
West - undeveloped and R1A
The LSNRD plan requirements of
Chapter 9.52 of the Municipal
Code and the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance and Storm Water
Detention Ordinance
1/17/77
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Public Utilities:
Public utilities with the
exception of direct sanitary
sewer service, are available.
Since sanitary sewer service
cannot be provided except via
a lift station, the Engineering
Division does not recommend
approval of a restaurant (see
memorandum).
Public Services:
Sanitation service and police
and fire protection are
available, however, the Fire
Chief has recommended that a
fire hydrant be located on a
six inch main within 50 feet
of the buildings.
Transportation:
Access will be provided from
North Dodge Street through
Howard Johnson's parking lot.
Physical Characteristics:
The topography is rolling to
steep with slopes in excess
of 12 percent.
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The uses proposed are permitted in the Cllllighway Commercial Zone subject
to compliance with applicable City ordinances. The one major constraint
of the proposed development, however, is the problem of sanitary sewer
service to the site.
The site, because it is located in the Rapid Creek watershed, does not have
available sanitary sewer service except via a lift station and force main to
existing sewers in the Ralston Creek watershed. The trunk sewer to the North
Dodge Street corridor, however, was sized to accommodate anticipated sewerage
flows within the Ralston Creek watershed only. Since a restaurant is classified
as a "wet" user or a high water consumer and would deprive other users within
the Ralston Crock watershed of available sewer capacity, it is suggested that
alternatively, a septic tank or other acceptable sewerage treatment process
for the restaurant be installed in lieu of eliminating the restaurant. The
applicant has indicated, however, that they propose to eliminate the restaurant
from the complex.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Staff recommends that consideration of the. LSNRD plan he deferred, but that
upon revision of the plan Incorporating the deficiencies and discrepancles noted
below and resolution of the sanitary sewer problem, the preliminary and final
plan be approved.
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DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
1. A cross section of the driveway and parking area should be included
noting type of curb and gutter, paving thickness, raised medians in
the parking area, length of parking spaces, width of isles and other
design specifications.
2. The parking area should be fully dimensioned.
3. The grades of the driveway should be noted.
4. The location of the buildings with respect to the boundary lines should
be noted.
S. The height of the buildings should be noted.
6. The location and dimension of all existing and future utility easements
should be shown.
7. A signature block for endorsement by the utility companies of the
location of utility easements and later endorsement by the City
should be provided.
8. A fire hydrant on a six inch water main should be located within 50
feet of the buildings.
9. The provisions of the Storm Water Detention Ordinance should be met.
10. The provisions of the Tree Ordinance should be met.
11. A note indicating that elevations are at mean sea level should be
provided.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Zoning and location map
2. Memorandum from Engineering Division
3. Letter and attachments from E -J Corporation
ACCOMPANIMENT
Preliminary and final LSNRD plan
Approved by;
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Department of Community Development
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 9, 1976
TO: Tony Osborn, Assoc. Planner
FROM: Frank Farmer, Civil Engineer
RE: Howard Johnson L.S.N.R.D.
This development is not within the area that the N.E. Trunk Sewer
was designed to handle. Therefore, if developed as shown this
would prohibit or lessen the capacity at which tracts inside the
design area could develop. Also, city owned Lift Stations are not
desired even if capacity were available. The Engineering Department
would not recommend approval of the proposed restaurant for these
reasons. Also the following items need to be addressed before
approval.
1. Storm Water Detension will have to be included in this
development.
2. Typical Section of Drives and parking lots is needed.
3. Height of buildings and ties of buildings should be shown.
4. Scale of drawing should be l" - 50' or 1" 100'
not 1"- 40'.
5. Grade at street should be noted.
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