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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-26 Bd Comm. MinutesMINUTES IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B • APRIL 13, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: Boutelle, Cilek, Crum, Kelley, Mascher, McLaughlin, Stockman MEMBERS ABSENT: Powell, Thayer STAFF PRESENT: Adams, Byrd, Flowers, Hauber, Howell, Larson, Lee, Schmeiser, Snowalte r GUESTS: See attached list RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission that the City accept dedication of lots 11 and 19 of the Sturgis Corner Addition. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on April 13, 1977, with Chairperson Stockman presiding. * Mascher moved and Crum seconded that the minutes of the March 9, 1977, • meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. Cilek reported that the Fees and Charges Subcommittee had met to discuss the possibility of charging fees for reservations of the lighted Cit'y and Mercer Park tennis courts in the evenings. He indicated that the University will charge $2.00 per per -son per hour at all times for non - University players. The proposal of the Subcommittee is to charge $2.00 per court per hour when the Ii ghts are on with the charge to be levied for reserved courts only; drop-in users would not be charged if the courts are not in use. Stockman stated that she felt this proposal would fit with k9 of the Fees and Charges Policy regarding charges to groups, classes, or individuals who have temporary exclus ave use of facilities. The Fees and Charges Subcommittee members are Cilek, Stockman, Crum and Mascher. Following further discussion, Ke 11ey { moved and Cilek seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the Fees and Charges Subcommittee proposal regarding fees for lighted tennis courts. Unanimous. Cilek requested that user infor- mation be forwarded to the Commission. Cilek reported that there had been a proposal before the Committee on Community 'Needs to reducf, the member -ship to Live peop7f, but that tbere had been no action on the matter, He indicated that Showalter had attended the last Committee meeting snd had reported on the progress of the park improvements projects funded by H.C.D.A, funds. Mascher reported that, the Johnson Cn,jnty Open Spae..e Committee had not met in •t`he past month. McLautrfilin repnrtec that the kiterfroiTt Connission had discussed the discharge rate out of the Coralville Reservoir at Its last meeting and had heard a presentation by Dick Pl.actino, Direotor of Public Works, rerardine a new sewsipe treatment facility. The RM 0 0 Minutes Page 2 April 13, 1977 Commission also drew up a list of goals and priorities. Boutelle reported that the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee had discussed the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance. He also indicated that the proposed use of Happy Hollow Park as a water detention area was now doubtful because acquisition of the Hayek property adjacent to the park was questionable. Stockman requested that the Commission members read the report, "Ralston Creek Watershed - Existing Problems, Conditions and Needs", before the May meeting so that it can be discussed and reactions given to the Ralston Creek Coordinating Com- mittee. Boutelle was requested to pull together some written comments for the May meeting, also. McLaughlin indicated his feeling that the Ralston Creek project is illegal because it is in opposition to the specifications of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mary Beth Schuppert and Dick Huston of the Iowa City Community Theatre were present, indicating that the 4-H Fairgrounds facilities are now becoming too small for the Theatre's activities. They reported that they had visited the Newton Theatre and that that auditorium had been built next to the Newton Recreation Center and that they were thinking about exploring that possibility in Iowa City. Mascher responded that perhaps they should explore the possibility of incorporating plans for a theatre into the plans for a new Public Library facility. • Members of the Riverfront Commission were present for a discussion of the proposed Sturgis Corner Addition and Stockman called a joint meeting of the Commissions to order. Mace Braverman was present to outline current plans for the development and explain his proposal to donate a strip of land along the river adjacent to the development to the City. Don Schmeiser, Department of Community Development, indicated that the Planning and Zoning Commission would like comments from the two Commissions indicating their feeling as to whether the property along the river should be dedicated to the City or whether the developer should grant an easement and, if there would be a walkway, where the walkway should be Located. Braverman indicated that he had discussed the walkway with the Iowa Department of Transportation and that they had indicated that a walkway could not at this time be extended under the Highway #6 By -Pass bridge. Showalter indicated that he felt. that there would be additional maintenance costs involved if the City owned the property and that, due to potential flooding, any walkway would need to be construrted with asphalt which would be expensive. He pointed out that the tract is 50' wide, that the Stanley Report recommends 100' width, and that at the present time, there are often objectionable odors along this section of the river. Jim Lindberg, a member of the Riverfront Commission, explained that that Commission was trying to take a long-term view regarding the potential of the river corridor as outlined in the Stanley Consultants' "River Corridor Sfudy". Project GREEN member Nancy Sei1w rling indicated her • J'eeJing that thr piece of land under cousiderat.ou wus valuuUt !u Itself, as it. iv, In a natural state. Jean Lloyd -Jones, a member of Project GREEN, indicated that that organization was exploring the possibility of 2 orming a non-profit corporation which would be able to 0 0 Minutes Page 3 • April 13, 1977 accept land in trust for public use. Braverman suggested putting the strip of land in easement to be given to the trust when it is formally set up, but Cilek indicated that the process of incorporation could take a year at least. Showalter indicated his feeling that the land has little or no value since it is in the floodway and flood plain and because of problems previously discussed. Stockman asked for the opinion of all Commission members present who hadn't previously expressed an opinion regarding the strip of land. Crum indicated that he was in favor and that he felt the land was of value even though there are problems. Stockman stated that the City Council had truned down a recommendation for dedication of land to the City in Village Green Addition due to maintenance costs. Howard Fountain (Riverfront Commission) and Kelley both indicated that they were in favor of obtaining the strip of land. Juanita Vetter (Riverfront Commission) indicated her feeling that the City had to start somewhere in terms of acquisition of river corridor land and that she was in favor of obtaining the land through easement or by dedication. Bout elle stated he was in favor of obtaining the strip of land and that he would like to see it kept in a natural state with little or no maintenance. Mascher indicated she was in favor of obtaining the land and McLaughlin stated he was also in favor and that he thought the land should be kept in a natural state because there was no money for maintenance at the present time. Hauber stated her opinion that there was no way the City could acquire the land and not maintain it. Cilek moved and Lindberg seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission that the City accept dedication of lots 11 and 14 of the Sturgis Corner Addition. Unanimous. Mascher asked Hauber to provide maintenance estimates regarding the proposed dedication at the May Commission meeting. All Staff present (Community Development and Parks and Recreation) were encouraged to work with the developer to ease any potential maintenance problems i .e. removal of cement rubble and weeds and keep the area as natural as possible. No development is seen in the forseeable future of either a walkway or bikeway. Stockman reported that Kelley was resigning from the Commission and that the City Council hoped to appoint a replacement at its meeting in the first week in May. She encouraged anyone knowing interested persons to ask them to apply. She assigned responsibility for help in coordinating neighborhood meetings as follows: Wetherby Park - llascher, Pheasant Hill Park - Stockman, Villa Park - Cilek, and Willow Creek Park - Crum. Showalter indicated that the Commission's C.I.P. rankings would be discussed by the Council in informal session on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. Lee reported that Adams was working on a tennis program and that a public preview of the program would he held on wednesduy, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at City Nark and Thursday, April 21 at 5:3U p.m, at Mercer Park. Re also i.nformod the Comm-ifision uhout the Nonesuch Pair to by held April 22, 23, and 24, Ther.- will be activities in the Blackhawk Mini -Park on April 22 uud exhlbitb and perfurmuneeb on April 23 and 11 Minutes Page 4 April 13, 1977 E • and April 24 at tYie Recreation Center. The Celebration of Abilities will be held in conjunwith the ted fairthat on AthelChildren24 sLt hs museum sity Recreation BuildiagShowalter 4 in the small log cabin in City Park and that the would open on June garden plots at Wetherby Park on April 23 Department would be renting g application for B.O.R. matching olso shelters at Wetherby and Willow Creek Parks had at that site. He also indicated that the ap June. Regarding funds for the prop response should be received by been filed and thatlaprelist, Kelley asked where the donated funds the Commission's C. money. would come from for thCeeslwere0interestedsin donating Showalter responded that the Jay Cees diamonds was a Mascher commented that the scheduling of the softbalhts the maximum and that the Commission should push for li g for the diamonds. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen R. Flowers , 13 1477 p%,c&YV 92- 6. - fain Aoz I• ,,j J • �G,l'PQt .Oh GI7.ifJlttj 7 MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMI'I'I'HE APRIL 6, 1977 -- 12:00 NOON CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE BOOM MEMBERS PRFSENT: Blum, Ogesen, .Iakobsen, Neuhuuscr, Cain MEMBERS ABSENT: Perret, Vetter, deProsse STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Martzahn, Milkman, Kemp, Child SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Chairman Blum requested that Lolly Eggers, Director of the Public Library, be mailed a copy of the final "draft" of the Citizen Participation General Survey. Chairman Blum requested that Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission his opinion regarding a policy concerning the future status of Highway 6 Bypass. Marianne Milkman, Assistant Planner, gave a status report on the citizen participation process and noted that results of the special survey should be available by April 15th. Neighborhood meetings are scheduled to start the week of April 18th, Milkman said. Committee member Neuhauser expressed the desire to hear from many different people at the neighborhood meetings rather than to hear from the same people at each meeting. Cain discouraged the possible use of time slots at the meetings because it prohibits free flow of discussion. Chris Kemp, Technical Assistant, stated that it would be advisable for people to attend the meeting located in their own neighbor- hood if possible. Neuh auser suggested the possibility of the League of Women Voters helping to provide rides to the neighborhood meetings. Milkman suggested that the neighborhood meetings include a slide presentation which could be used as an educational tool to explain (1) the current status of Iowa City and areas of concern noted by citizens, (2) why a Comprehensive Plan is needed, (3) how the Comprehensive Plan works, (4) what the citizens of the community can do, etc. Chairman Blum offered to provide the necessary equipment for an audio— visual slide presentation. Committee members agreed that Bob Shellady should be asked to narrate the slide presentation. Committee member Ogesen stated that slides depicting some problems or potential problems in laws City would stimulate discussion. Dennis Kraft, Director of the Department of Community Development, questioned whether the Committee might be over -reacting to the students' school schedule and suggested the possibility of delaying the neighborhood meetings by approximately one week so that more time could be devoted to setting up the blide presentation slid otilVI aspects of tilt weetzngs. After fwt2irr discussion, the Committee agreed to schedule neighborhood meetings five consecutive nights beginning April 25. Ogesen suggested that the location of the meeting scheduled in the Civic Center he changed to either the Library or the Recreation Center. He also requested that the meetings lie es i nformul and friendly us possi.blc without u-inp t.ah)Ps nr o !Rage Coin and B` um suggested that CPCC members should attend as many meetings as Possible. 829 -2- 0 Kraft suggested that announcements of the neighborhood meetings be made at service clubs, on the radio, newspaper, 'IV, etc. Blum suggested the possibility of sending a spot announcement along with a slide to the TV stations in Cedar Rapids. Rick Geshwiler gave a brief report on Ron Thomas' response to the revisions made in the General Survey. lie also stated that Neal Berlin had approved the addition of one more page in printing the General Survey. Chairman Blum questioned who should chair the neighborhood meetings. Kraft pointed out that the Committee, not the City Staff, should be in charge of the meetings. After further discussion, Committee members requested that the Chairman and Vice Chairman (Blum and Ogesen) chair all the neighborhood meetings. Blum suggested that graphics (e.g., a flip -chart) be used at the meetings. Neuhauser stated that people in attendance should help decide matters to be discussed. Cain noted that the goal of the neighborhood meetings would seem to be one of offering residents of the community an opportunity to point out their primary concerns -- concerns which may or may not have been covered in the survey. Committee members suggested that a press briefing regarding the neighborhood meetings be held Thursday, April 21 at 1:30 or 2:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. Geshwiler questioned whether CPCC would want to review the final copy of the General Survey when it would be returned from Attic and Cellar. Neuhauser stated that there would not be enough time for the Committee to review it and suggested that review would be the responsibility of the Staff. The meeting adjourned. Prepared by: - cx CLL She & //��rry Ch' d//,i1 DCD Sec. Approved by: /O�.' - � Putt Cain, CPCC Sec. M���• • MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE APRIL 14, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, Jakobsen, Neuhauser, Ogesen, Vetter 14EEKBERS ABSENT: Blum, deProsse, Perret STAFF PRESENT: Geshwiler, Kraft, Ryan, Schmeiser, Oszman GUESTS PRESENT: Bob Lindberg, Connie Echternoch Chairman Ogesen asked if there were additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting held March 24. It was suggested that the word "attorney" after the name Steve Victor in the fifth paragraph of page 3 be struck, and that the phrase "referred to as Heritage Hills" in the fifth paragraph on page 3 be struck and replaced with "located at Mormon Trek Boulevard and West Benton." The minutes as corrected were approved unanimously. Community Facilities Report Geshwiler said that approval of this report should be deferred until the next meeting because it was too long and because the Staff wished to make clearer the concept of joint development of community facilities. The following suggestions were made for revisions in the Community Facilities Report: (1) that a discrepancy in the "library section" be corrected, (2) that a section about University facilities be included (Geshwiler explained that there would be a separate report on the University), (3) that the recreation facilities section be expanded. (4) that the Principles of Recreation discussion be rewritten, particularly the second paragraph, (5) that a discussicm of schoolgrounds as recreational and/or parka be included, and (6) that the "Local School Planning Standards" chart be made clearer. 46-2f -2- 0 Geshwiler said that the revised report would emphasize physical characteristics over operational statistics. Land Form Guides Report The following revisions and/or additions were suggested for this reports (1 ) that the chart entitled "Soil/Land Use Suitability" be placed on the same page as the text explaining the chart, (2) that a note of explanation be added to explain the figure "32 DU/acre" on the chart, since the figure doesn't follow a natural progress ion, as the others do, (3 ) that the dwelling unti standards for the building limitation categories be reconsidered, particularly the "severe" category. Ogesen felt that the requirement of DUs/acre for land in the "severe" category (slope greater than 25%) put a serious constraint on innovative develop- ment. He said it might be possible to build innovative multi -unit dwellings on such a s1 ope, and cautioned against this standard "finding its way into the Zoning Code." He suggested that the report be considered an overlay factor and planning guide only. Geshwiler said these standards were intended to be a guide only, and said that the revised version would make this clear. He pointed out that planning standards should be based on characteristics rather than use. Neuhauser said that performance standards should include a discussion of the factors which have to be taken into account before building in certai-n areas is considered, such as the suitability of terrai-n for septic tank systems. (4) that "Sanders Creek; in the "Watersheds" section be corrected to read "Snyder Creek." Geshwil.er displayed two topographical maps which the Committee examined and discussed. Afterwards, he reported that the overlay system vould be completed as soon as all the relevant maps could be made to the correct scale. Economics Report The following suggestions were made for revisions in the Economics Report: (1) that the way in which meuourements are presented he consistent, with the metric measure Uppuuruig i'irst, (2) that the chart entitled "Johnson County Employment: be made into a bar graph, which would be easier to read, (3) that the next to the last paragraph of the report be rewritten, so that it does not appear to be a policy statement, and (4) that the last sentence of the last paragraph of the report be deleted. It was also suggested that the amount of data presented in the report be lessened. Committee member Jakobsen wondered what the distribution of the report would be, adding that the amount of data presented should be adjusted according to the reading audience. Several Committee members wondered what would be done with the topical reports, when finished. Mr. Geshwiler explained that they would be used as a background and basis for future goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The fact that some citizens favored a "no -growth" approach to City development was discussed. It was suggested that informa- tion be made available on the cost to the City if such an approach were adopted. Approval of the Economics Report was deferred until the next meeting. Citizen Participation It was reported that the City's contract with Attic and Cellar had been terminated. Mr. Geshwiler said that the Staff was now working on the General Survey and that, at present, it wasalmost half finished. He showed the Committee a rough mock-up of the Survey. Geshwiler reported that a meeting would be held on the following Wednesday, at which: (1) Marianne Milkman, Assistant Flanner, would discuss the format for the neighborhood meetings, (2) the slide show would be presented, and (3) the details regarding the news conference to ue held Thursday would be given. 0 -4- Committee member Jakobsen reported that John Hayek, City Attorney, was going to prepare a memo regarding a moratorium on new construction and parcels of property in the City to be considered for changes in zoning. The meeting adjourned. Prepared by: 9,6&, Ellen Oszman, DCD Approved by: &L, cl � M/ Patricia Cain Secretary CPCC Iowa City Airport Commission • March 17, 1977 Ground School Room, Iowa City Airport Members Presents GENERAL. DISCUSSION: Gary Bleckwenn Caroline Embree Jack Perkins Claude Peterson Dick Phipps Chairman Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the February meeting were presented. It was pointed out that there was an error in the minutes. Eliminate "to remove the insurance on the shop building" and add "to investigate double coverage on the shop building." With the addition of the correction it was moved by Peterson, second by Phipps to approve the minutes. JoneE presented the bills for February. It was moved by Peterson, second by Bleckwenn to pay the February bills. Motion carried. Jones presented the bills for March. Bleckwenn moved, Peterson second the motion to pay the March bills. Motion carried. Perkins read a letter from Roland Smith on the Fixed Base Operator's rent adjustment. Copy of letter attached. General discussion followed. It was moved by Bleckwenn, second by Peterson to increase the Fixed Base Operator's rent by 30%, from $320.00 dollars to $416.00. Motion carried. This brings the Fixed Base Operator's rent to $1615.60 plus .02t gallon flowage fee. Chairman Perkins presented his annual report of the Iowa City Airport Commission, which he submitted the the city. Jones presented an insurance quote for 1,000,000 Single Limit Coverage for the airport from the insurance company which covers the Fixed Base Operator's liability. Copy attached. Jones reported he had contacted the city attorney's office and they were drawing up a short term lease for the old United office. Jones also reported he had contacted Mr. John S. Lueckert F.A.A. Regional Office in Kansas City, Mo. concerning the city's requirement that the power source for the VASI be buried from the existing power source to the airport property. I was informed that since the extention of the power line to airport property above the ground would not create a hazard to the operation of the airport the F.A.A. would not pay the additional cost to bury the power ^_i!w. There being no other business the meetion was adjourned at 9140. Next aneetinq April 21,1977, 700 b'. M., Iowa Clty Airport. Sao 0 ROLAND M. SMITH, INC. kealtm SUITE 10, PAULAIELEN SUILDI NG IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 March 15, 1977 Mr. Jack Perkins, Chairman Iowa City Airport Commission Municipal Airport Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. PerkinsE I am writing this letter to the Airport Commisssion at the request of Mr. David Hartwig concerning the rent charged the local Fixed Base Operator, Iowa City F1yl-g Service, Inc. After looking over the facilities and realizing the present oper- ators investment in improvements and rent paid, (see attached summary), I would say the rent is extremely high and the Commission should possibly consider lowering the Fixed Base Operator's rent to allow amortizing their investment. Also, I feel the rent is more than sufficient, if not too much, having checked the rent paid by operators with similar facilities. Comparison between communities is rather difficult as the rent is based on whether or not the mommunity values a goal Fixed Base Operator. The more value, the less rent the operator pays for com- parable facilities, regardless of the business potential in the community. I have been an active pilot for fifty years and served as a member of your commission, prior to the present operator. You have an excellent operator providing the type of personnel and equipment the Commission can be proud of. For these reasons I feel the Commission is justified in not raising the present operator's rent and should do everything possible to assist the operator in expand -Ing his business. Your operator has made, in my judgement, a tremmerdous investment in airport improvements assumine all risk and should be helped in every way possible. Our airport is one of the best in the Mid—weet and is a tremendous asset to Iowa City, but it won't be unless we have a good operator on the field. Jlncuruly yours, Holund M. Smith 0 0 Office Space, 828 sq.ft. @ $120.00 . $1.74 per square foot. Flying Service spent over $5,000.00 remodeling the restaurant into offices and lobby in 1967- Spent over $5,000.00 remodeling the same area into offices, plus their labor in 1972. Ground School, 308 sq.ft. @ $50.00 . $1.94 per square foot. Flying Service installed $580.00 worth of carpet in this room and $58400 of rollup drapes in the windows. The flying service has done all the remodeling of the room including the installation of an air -conditioner. This space is used not only by the flying service and their customers, but by anyone desiring a conference room to meet with someone who flies in. In other words, this room is provided to the public as a public service by the flying service and the Airport Commission. Old Shop Bldgs 3500 sq.ft. @ $75.00 . $.257 per square foot. This shop was condemned by the City's Fire Marshall every year until. 1967 when the flying service spent $1,258.00, plus their labor, to put a new heating system in. Public Lobby, Flying Service spent $1,258.00 for a 5 -ton air -conditioner, plus the construction of a new counter and have provided the airport with a receptionist since 1967. New Shop Bldgt 5000 sq.ft, @ $139.40 . $.767 per square foot. Building built by Flying Service, leased to city and leased back to the £lying service. Old United Hangers 8000 sq. ft. 0 $75.00 . $.1125 per square foot. This area provides space to hangar the flying service aircraft and several other aircraft, however, the flying service cost of providing in and out service for the customers and the group hangar keeper's insurance absorb most of the hangar charges. 0 Iowa City Flying Service rents January 1, 1977 Office Space $ 120.00 - Ground school room 50.00 - Old shop 75.00 - Old hangar 75.00 - lst set T -hangars 250.00 2nd set T -hangars 300.00 3rd set T -hangars 0.00 $1,200.-00 Shop building 1 .60 $1.74 per square foot 1.94 per square foot .257 per square foot .113 per square foot $1,V9.60 per month plus .020 per gallon flowage fee. 0 0 Annual Report of the Iowa City Airport Commission Membership: Jack A. Perkins, Chairman Claude E. Peterson, Secretary David E. Hartwig Gary G. Bleckwenn Richard Phipps The Airport Commission during the past year has made every effort to maintain and improve our facility. For a Community of this size, Iowa City has one of the flnest Airports in the country. Our city's growth and development is directly affected by the presence and condition of our Airport. We should continue to recognize this fact. We feel we have an efficiently operated Airport, and a good deal of that efficiency must be attributed to our Airport Manager. Projects and goals of the Commission: 1. An effort was made to participate in a federally funded project to update Airport Master Plans in the United States. Because of a cutback in funds for the Federal Aviation Agency, this effort was stalled. This is a project which should be reactivated as soon as practicable in order to determine the type and needs of expansion to meet future growth at the Airport and establish the social, economic and environmental ramifications of this development on the surrounding community. 2. Completion of a new Ten T -Hanger complex. This is an important addition for the Airport and was too long in coming. Plans are being made to build ten more hangers in the near future because of the demand by airplane owners. The ten hangers just completed were rented immediately. 3. The thirty acres of Airport property available for industrial development has attracted some interest during the past year. The commission is continuing its search for an appropriate industry or manufacturer for this area. When this is accomplished, it will help toward the self supporting ideals of the corarmissi.on. 0 sa 0 4. Additional hard surface parking and tie -downs for transient aircraft are needed and should be included as a first priority. 5. We have been cooperating with Project Green in improving the appearance of the Highway 218 entrance to Iowa City along the Airport boundry. 6. Repairs and maintenance are being accomplished on a perpetual basis in order to keep up the appearance of the Airport. Repainting of the Runway and Taxiway markings has been completed. Runways continue to require a minimum of maintenance and are still in good condition. We have included in our long range planning, the resurfacing of the Runways and Taxiways. 7. Completed major repairs to large sliding doors on the old "United Hanger" by replacing concrete footings and steel rails. 8. Replaced old shrubs around terminal building with attractive landscaping. (Shrubs and river gravel) The Iowa City Airport continues to be an important facility for our City. Corporate aircraft, air ambulance, air taxi„ and our local flight school's aircraft use our Airport daily. our goal as a Commission is to improve what we have and make it a place representative of our community. Jack A. Perkins, Chairman fety Protection NA rIOeNAL A VIA T/ON U DERWR/TERS 6707 W. Brosdwey, Sults 313, Minneapolis, Minnewte 66426 I Phone 16121 533.2264 March 15, 1977 City of Iowa City Airport Commission Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Sir: Please consider the following quotation for Airport Liability Insurance for the City of Iowa City. $1,000,000. Single Limit Coverage $900.00 Annually If you should have any questions, or if you desire this coverage bound please contact this office or Mr. Al Sperry. Thank you for this opportunity to be of service. Sincerely, NATIONAL AVIATION UNDERWRITERS ?4%/ aiW4-e% Tom Ahlstrom Office Manager TA/bj rw.,..ro AIWAM a &IIHW . Ohrsa,po • GolY,n6us . Dallas - IrWwW,oln . L."O.. Ln, Aneelo • NV ira . Eso." IpayMb Iwb, W r nN• A4nwweW • MIWNohy • MIIIaM • Et l.Yull -an nCMOU • 'earnpa . N,�beal Qlavusorr,aawanr Ca«genY q7 �' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 14r 1977 -- 7:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Lehman, Ogesen, Vetter, Cain MEMBERS ABSENT: Blum, Kammermeyer, Jak obsen STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Ryan, Oszman RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: To approve S -7714r preliminary plat of a subdivision of Lot 2 of Sturgis Corner Addition located north of Highway 6 Bypass and east of South Riverside Drive, with the following contingencies: (1) that variances be granted for the paved street widthp., the street right-of-way width, and the street sidewalk, (2) that an agreement be obtained to install a bituminous pathway at such time as requested by the City, (3) that the City accept the dedication of the riverfront area, and (4) that at the time of the final plat for the rear part of the lot, the determination be made as to the appropriate- ness of a cul-de-sac. 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 Zone (U). 2. P-7410. Creation of a Mobile Home Residential Zone (RMH). 3. P67403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones - $3/ -2 - SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, reported that he and Commissioner Vetter had attended the joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Rive rfront Commission the evening before. It was their decision, he explained, to recommend acceptance of the dedication by Southgate Development Co. of the riverfront property on the Sturgis Corner Addition, with the understanding that the property would remain as primitive as possible. Vetter said that there had been quite a bit of discussion of the concrete blocks left from a previous structure on the property. Also, at the joint meeting, Vetter said, the Commissions discussed the problem of connecting the Sturgis Corner Addition with Sturgis Park, on the other side of Highway 6 Bypass bridge. Mr. Schmeiser said that all of the deficiencies on the plat had been taken care of, except for a very minor one: that the water main be shown separate from the sanitary sewer in lot # 9. Chairperson Cain said the Commission must consider two matters related to this plat: (1) the variance on the width of the street and right-of-way (Schmeiser agreed that no objections had been raised regarding this), and (2) the "sidewalk problem." Cain pointed out that the plat showed a bituminous pathway, but that the recommendation from the two Commissions was to leave the area natural, and not do anything. Ogesen said he would prefer to require a bituminous pathway in lieu of sidewalks. Schmeiser reported that it had been recommended to him to require an $• sidewalk along the road, which at a certain point would then split into two 4' sidewalks. The Commission did not think this plan was desirable„ because the sidewalk would take pedes - trains up to a point where it would be very difficult for them to cross Highway 6 Bypass. Commissioner Vetter said she felt sidewalks should be built somewhere if there was -to be pedestrian traffic among shops in the area. In response to a concern regarding the property to the north of this addition, voiced by Commissioner Ogesen at the last regular meeting, Schmeiser reported Chet he had fou::d by rough calculation that the property was 1.92 acres. There existed several alternatives 0 -3- 0 to be considered regarding the way in which Sturgis Corner Drive ends, Schmeiser said. He said that developers did not plan to develop the rear portion of the Sturgis Corner Addition at this time. It would be his recommendation, he said, to recommend approval with the stipulation that at such time as the rear portion of the property is developed, the road be altered to include a turn -around. The Commission then voted 4-0 to recommend approval of 5-7714, preliminary plat of a subdivision of Lot 2 of Sturgis Corner A Addition located north of Highway 6 Bypass and east of South Riverside Drive, with the following contingencies: ( 1) that variances be granted for the paved street width, the street right-of-way width, and the street sidewalk installation, ( 2) that an agreement be obtained to install a bituminous pathway at such time as requested by the City, ( 3) that the City accept the dedication of the riverfront area, and (4) that at the time of the final plat for the rear part of the lot, the determination be made as to the appropriate- ness of a cul-de-sac. The meeting adjourned. Prepared by; Ellen�Oszman, DCD j Approved by; P. `44-N-1 Juanita Vetter Secretary P & Z Commission S'I'APP REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: S-7714. Lot 2, Sturgis Corner Addition GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Applicublc regulations: 45 -Jay limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Public services: Transportation: Phy�uul charaVlVI'I!Ait� Submitted by: Don Schmeiser Datc: April 7, 1977 Southgate Development Company 1902 Broadway Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 preliminary plat approval To establish 11 lots for commercial development Bast of South Riverside Drive and north of Highway 6 Bypass 10.3 acres Undeveloped and C2 North - commercial and C2 West (across Riverside Drive) - commercial and C2 South (across Highway 6) - City service garage and C2 hast (across Iowa River) - sewage treatment plant and M2 Requirements of the Subdivisi wi Code 4/17/77 Adequate control water and sewage service are uvuilable, Sanitation service is available ns well us police and fire protection. Vehicular access would be provided from Riverside Drive and HighwHy 6 Bypass. lolroPrq)bi' I. rrnt It Willi v �1 rqm of less th+m live Percent. 94`0 rI ANALYSIS -2- The subject additicn is a subdivision (repJat) of Lot 2 of Sturgis Corner Addition which was previously approved. The 14 -lot subdivision would provide lots for commercial development served by the interior extension of Sturgis Corner Drive from Riverside Drive. Particular elements of the subdivision which should be addressed are: 1. 'The location of a walkway along the Iowa River, 2. The connection of Sturgis Corner Drive with Highway 6 Bypass, 3. The eventual connection of Sturgis Corner Drive with Benton Street, and 4. Concerns which are included under the "deficiencies and discrepancies" section of this Report. The River Corridor Plan developed by Stanley Consul tants for the Riverfront Commission suggests that a linear trail system be developed along the west side of the Iowa River through this subdivision. The immediate question is if such a trail system is to be established, who constructs and maintains it? Apart from the River Corridor Plan, which legally has no control over private development, the Subdivision Ordinance requires that sidewalks be installed along both sides of all streets within a subdivision. The subdivider has requested a waiver in the construction of sidewalks within the subdivision. His contention is that the type of commercial development which will occur will not precipitate much pedestrian traffic. The Staff is inclined to agree. In lieu of the construction of sidewalks along the street, however, the sub- divider should then be responsible for the construe tion of a sidewalk through the subdivision and in a location along the Iowa River. The sidewalk could be located within the right-of-way of that portion o f Sturgis Corner Drive which parallels the River, within an easement along the River or within right-of-way dedicated for the sidewalk. The latter alternative would be the least acceptable as the City would be responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalk. It would appear that the most appropriate location for the sidewalk would be along the east side of Sturgis Corner Drive from the north boundary line to Highway 6 Bypuss which would have fewer physical limitations. Lots 11 and 14 were intended to be dedicated to the City for riverfront access. The Riverfront Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission should resolve whether they wish to assume the dedication and thereby the maintenance of these lots or whether they would prefer nn easement across the lots. The subdivider proposes to connect Aurgin Corner IUrive with Highway 6 Itypaea. Limited access to Highway 6 i�, of course, it concern ; however, there would tout in this case be u median break nor signulizutiun for truffic control. The Highway Commi•,eion and City •Traffic I-ngineer bout• rt -viewed the proposal and are amenable to the intrr.ecuuu. 0 0 3 - The subdivider has provided for the eventual extension of Sturgis Corns r Brit's northerly to Benton Street by terminating the street :n the northerly Iwundwy line. A connection between Benton Street and Highway t� Bypass would p robahlp result in a bypass route for traffic westerly bound on Highway I from Renton Street. This has the advantage of relieving traffic. on Riverside Drive, particularly at the congested intersections at Benton Street and at Highway 6 Bypass/Highway 1. And, increased traffic on Sturgis Corner Road would foster business development in Sturgis Corner addition. RECOHMEN'DATI ON It is the Staff's recommendation that comments relative to the linear trail system along the Iowa River be received from the Riverfront Commission and the Parks and Recreation Com nission prior to consideration of the subject sub- division. Such deferral, however, would require that the 45 -day limitation period be waived. Approval of the subdivision should be contingent upon resolution of the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below and granting a variance in (1) the width of the right-of-way for Sturgis Corner Drive, (2) the width of the paved surface, and (3) the construction of sidewalks along the street. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. Should the Parks and Recreation Commission and Riverfront Commission resolve that an easement along the Iowa River would be preferable to the dedication of Lots 11 and 14, the lots should be incorporated into Lots 6, 9, 10, 12 and 13 by extension of the side lot lines east across Sturgis Corner Drive to the river. 2. Lot 1, which is an unbui ldable lot, should be incorporated into Lot _. The maintenance of Lot I would then become the responsibility of the property owner of Lot 2. 3. The location of a walk a 1 ong the Iowa River as decided upon by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission should be i] ]us- trated on the plat and be approximately eight feet in width. 4. The plat illustrates a ri ght -of-way and pavement width for Sturgis Corner Drive as 45 feet and 25 feet respectively. Along the right-of-way i a 10 -foot easement for ut ilities which could also be used as open space to meet the requirements of the Tree Regulations. However, areas within the easement where, utilities art lucbted you;d nut be planted with trees. 5- t,ns 1 of F.Vrg?c 1 6. At the intersection of St urgis Corner Drive with Highway 6 Bypass, curbs should be extended to within one car length from the edge of pavement of Highway 6. 7. A storm drain should be ir.at:,lleo at the ihterse,von nt �,urp, i.urr,vr Drive with Ilighwuy t,. -n - H. Tho street cross-section detail should show and indicate a two percent cross slope in lieu of a two percent parabolic crown. 9. The water main should be shown to "loop" around the sanitary sewer manhole at the corner of Lots 12 and 13. ATTACHMENT Location map. ACCOMPANIMENT Preliminary plat. Approved by: Ael-e- Dennis R. Kraft, i ctor Dept. of Community Development 0 11 LOCATIOI( N 0 cJ P n u NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Three vacancies - Two-year terms July 1, 1977 - July 1, 1979 It is the duty of members of the Committee on Community Needs to coordinate communication channels between groups and citizens of Iowa City and the City Council and staff and then to responsibly respond to program proposals as solutions designed to meet the community's needs. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Committee will be made at the May 31, 1977, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual vacan- cies will not occur until July 1, 1977. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the Committee on Community Needs in order to become familiar with the duties of the Committee before assuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. CITY Of IOWA CITY CIVIC CENT -H, 410 E WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52740 319 354 1600 6#/ • NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Three vacancies - Six-year terms July 1, 1977 - July 1, 1983 The Board of Library Trustees is a semi -autonomous body of nine persons empowered by State law to plan, direct and control all affairs of the public library. This includes determining long—range goals of library service, adopting written policies to govern operation of the library and employing a competent staff to help plan and implement the Board's service goals. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Board will be made at the May 31, 1977, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual vacancies will not occur until July 1, 1977. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the Library Board in order to become familiar with the duties of the Board before assuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are eval table from the Clerk's office upon request. CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 3193541800 gHZ 5(1 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH BOARD Two vacancies - One-year terms July 1 , 1977 - June 30, 1978 United Action for Youth is an agency which plans and conducts an Out- reach Program to locate youth who are alienated from the traditional approaches to youth services and help them identify their individual needs and facilitate meeting the same in the best interest for the individual and the community. Iowa City appointed members of Boards and Commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Board will be made at the May 31, 1977, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual vacancies will not occur until July 1, 1977. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the United Action for Youth Board in order to become familiar with the duties of the Board before assuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being considered for this .position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON St. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319354-1800 9413 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD One vacancy - Indefinite Term It is the duty of members of the Mayor's Youth Employment Board to provide jobs at various private non-profit and public organizations for disadvantaged youth in Johnson County. Iowa City appointed members of Boards and Commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City - Thi s, appointment will be made at the May 31, 1977, Council meeting at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for Applicationoformsuld arecavailableem from theerk Clerk'siofficeeup n10 East Washington. rrequest CITY OF IOWA CITE' Ci�tIC CF.NTFR. 410 F WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319 9541800 13.17,X-1 Er NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOIJA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINT- MENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION One vacancy - Unexpired Term April 26, 1977 - January 1, 1978 The duties of the members of the Human Relations Commission are to pro - vice for the general welfare of the citizens of Iowa City by studying the relationships of people of various races, colors, creeds, religions, nationalities, sexes and ancestries living within the community. To pro- vide procedures for the operation of said Commission to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination in the City of Iowa City. To provide for the general welfare of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa , by declaring discriminatory practices in the areas of public accommodations, employment and the leasing, sale, financing or showing of real property to be against public policy and to provide procedures for the investigation of complaints and conciliation and to provide for enforcement. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the April 26, 1977, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Persors interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Applicati on forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. (fit! ytlE6 MCe?nneos, sos ;P-*r',vwooW 'VR . CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52940 319 354 1800 M HONOHAN, EPLEY & LYON ATTORNEYS AT LAW JAY H. HONOHAN LLOYD A.EPLEY T. E. LYON THEODORE L.KRON The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Neal Berlin City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Hamm Second Addition Dear Mayor, Council and Mr. Berlin: IOWA CITY OFFICE: 13191 351.8100 KALONA OFFICE, 13191 555-2.916 UTNE TREE OFFICE: 13191 629. SAOO HILLS OFFICE: 13191 676-2267 330 EAST COURT STREET IOWA CITY. IOWA 522AD April 21, 1977 I would appreciate the placing of the matter of the Plat of Hamm Second Addition on the Agenda for the meeting of April 26, 1977. We are interested in the approval of the Plat but are particularly interested in obtaining approval of the variance in paving as to the 25 foot width. This would enable us to start the paving prior to final approval of the rezoning for P.A.D. I have another public hearing for April 26, 1977, on a rezoning, but 1 will try to have a representative of our office at your meeting to discuss this matter, Thank you. JIIH : rr Very truly yours, HONOHAN, EPLEY 6 LYON _ B L r) APP21 jv -77 a9©IE STOLFUS i STAFF RNPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: 5-7716. Hamm's Second Addition GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: 60 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Public services: Trnnsportat ion: Physical characteristics: Prepared by: Doug 9oothroy Date: April 21, 1977 Merlin Hamm and Jerry Hilgenberg 330 E. Court Street Approval of a final plat and a Planned Area Development Plan. To develop a Planned Area Develop- ment Plan which mixes single family residential and -two-family dwellings. East of Dover Street and north of Parkview Avenue. 3.5 acres Undeveloped and R19 South - single family residential and RIB West - single family residential and RIB North - single family residential, multi -family residential, Village Green Commons and RIB Bast - undeveloped and RIB Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance 4/29/77 5/13/77 Adequate water and sewerage service ore. uvailuble. Sanitation service and police and fire protection are available. Vehicular neeess would he provided from I'arlctcw Avcr�n�. The topography is gently sloping from north to south. -2- 0 ANALYSIS An analysis of the proposed development was submitted in Staff Report S-7611 dated May 20, 1976 (see attachment. A letter requesting a variance which will allow for a 25 -foot wide pavement for Esther Court rather than a 28 -foot wide pavement as shown on the preliminary plat and approved construction plans has been submitted. The variance was requested for the following reasons: 1. Esther Court will not be a "through" street now or in the future. 2. Parkview Avenue, Esther Street and Dover Street onto which Esther Court traffic will flow have only 25 -foot wide pavements. The City Engineer recommends the variance be granted (see attachments). The Planning Staff concurs with the City Engineer's recommendation. RECODIMENDATI ON It is the Staff's recommendation that the final PAD be deferred until resolution of the deficiences and discrepancies noted below. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. The boundary does not close within 1 ft. in 10,000 ft, as required. 2. The location of proposed duplexes and elevations of such are not shown as required. A77AMIMI7NTS 1. Staff Report 5-7611. 2. Location map. 3. Letter requesting a variance fox- the street width of Esther Court. 4. Letter to Planning and Zoning from the City FrIgineer recommending the variance be granted. ACCOMPANIMENT Final PAD plan and plat. Approved by:/ Irrnn :raft. !i mor --. Dept. of Community Development is 0 0 STAFF REPORT Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 19 76 SUBJECT: 5-7611. Towne rest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C. Preliminary plat of a Planned Area Development (PAD) proposed to be located in an area east of Dover Street and north of Parkview Avenue. Application by M. M. Enterprise; Tom Lyon, Attorney. Date filed: May 5, 1976; 45 -day limitation: June 19, 1976. EXISTING The proposed PAD is a 4.57 acre CONDITIONS: tract zoned RIB, Single Family Residential. The area surrounding the subject request is zoned RIB. Present development around the proposed PAD is single family excepting a church directly east, Village Green Commons (condominiums) to the north- east, and Mercer Park to the west. STAFF The developer has proposed a ANALYSIS: plan to be approved as a PAD. The Commission is charged by Ordinance with the responsibility of reviewing PADs so that the variances and combinations of land uses permitted will be in the public interest and in harmony with other building regulations of the City and will not adversely affect nearby properties. Review of the proposed PAD should consider the past inter- pretation of its intent. The intent of a PAD is to provide for opportunity to be innovative and creative in site design; a product that is not always feasible under existing zone uses. Any PAD which does not accomplish this intent should be denied or substantially altered to comply (STAFF REPORT, May 6, 1976). An R2 Zone would allow single family and two family residential mixing. The proposed PAD plan is not unlike development that could occur if the subject tract were to be zoned R2. Unlike the R2 Zone. the PAD will give substantive review standards to the Commission. As proposed, the PAD does not meet the intent of Chapter 8.10.20 in the Ordinance. The Staff does not consider the mixing of single and two-family dwellings as undesirable. This type of use mixing presently exists in the City with no deleterious impact by duplexes in well designed neighborhoods. The PAD ordinance is an appropriate control tool to ensure }harmonious mixing of land uses in neighborhoods. The Staff, then, would recommend the following changes be made: I. That the duplex use be dispersed as evenly as possible throughout thr prupooed plan.; 0 0 -2- 2. That the livable area per unit be approximately that which exists if the lots were all developed as single family. The Staff would recommend that lots designated for duplex use be approximately 8800 square feet in area (e omputed using a direct proportion of average square feet per single family dwelling over the lot area proposed to the average square feet per duplex over an unknown (X) lot area); 3. That a stipulation for adoption of an ordinance for the final PAD plan be -- that not more than two persons not members of the family may room in each living unit. In addition to the above condi t ions, the following deficiencies are noted and should be changed: 1. The proposed general arrangement of buildings and area of proposed open spaces (private or common) should be provided. 2. The inclusion of sketches indicating the general design of building types and overall character of the development should be provided. 3. The Schedule of Completion should be submitted. 4. The plat needs to be certified by a registered land surveyor. S. The title should be changed to Planned Area Development Preliminary Plan. STAFF The Staff finds the subject RECOMMENDATION: request unacceptable in meeting the requirements and intent of a PAD and recommends the request be denied unless substantially Tevised to the standards indicated in the above comments. 1� I a 7"4( 690 120 ,60 1800 ...... .. a GRAPHIC SCALE :lws660, d EM imumsfp S-711 0 0 f�T�plS£� CONSULTING ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 5600 417 loth AVENUE CORALVILLE, IOWA 52241 319.351.7150 April 6, 1977 Glenn D. Shoemaker, P. E. Mr. Gene A. Dietz, P.E.RECE/V City Engineer EDgpR Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Hamm Second Addition - A subdivision of a portion of Town - crest Addition, Part 4, Tract C Esther Court Paving. Dear Gene: I am writing on behalf of MH Enterprises, developers of Town - crest Addition, Part 4, Tract C. With the submittal of this letter, MH Enterprises would formal- ly request that they be granted a variance from City Code pro- visions requiring a 28 foot wide paving for Esther Court. The developers would ask that the variance permit a 25 foot wide pavement for Esther Court rather than the 28 foot wide street paving shown on the Preliminary Plat and Construction Plans. This variance is requested after further review of this parti- cular street by the developers, and in view of the facts that: 1. Esther Court will not be a "through" street now or in the future, but will only carry traffic from 19 family units. 2. Parkview Avenue, Esther Street and Dover Street onto which Esther Court traffic may flow, have only 25 foot wide concrete pavements now existing. Encouraged by informal discussion of this request with you and Mr. Schmieser, the developers have asked us to submit this letter seeking formal City approval of the variance. Please feel free to contact us or the developers, should you have any further questions regarding this matter. With the advent of the construction season near, we would hope that the City can act on this matter in the very near future. F. E. cc: Merlin Hamm Jerry Hilgernberg Wity of Iowa C11:10 MEMORANDUM DATE: April 13, 1977 T0: planning $ Zoning Commission FROM: Eugene A. Dietz, City Engineer RE: Hamm's Second Addition Attached is a request for a variance from the Developer's Enginder for.Hamm's Second Addition, As requested, the variance will allow for a 25 ft. wide pavement for Esther Court rather than the 28 ft. wide pavement as shown on the preliminary plat, and approved con- struction p tans. Although a 28 ft. wide pavement is a standard that should be adhered to in all instances where there is a potential of the street to eventually continue, in this instance with a short cul-de-sac I believe a 25 ft, wide pavement will function quite satisfactorily. The information as shown on the request for the variance is correct, and I there fore recommend the variance be granted. cc: Steven F. Laughlin EXHIBIT A, FY 78 C.I.P. RANKINGS IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 4, 1977 UPDATE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN FOR THE JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. with Schools. West Side Swimming Pool (4 City 550,000 G.O. Bond 28E Joint Agreement. Construction b Mlnintenancc) Riverfront @ $200,000/year for 9 Years 600,000 H.C.D.A. Special HCDA procedure purchase. Price is too high. COUNCIL DISCUSSION # ITEM APPROX. COST SOURCE OF FUNDING APRIL 25, 1977 1 Mercer Concession, Restroom and Main- $ 40,000 Property Tax Majority Favored tenance Building 2 Developmental Money for Parks (annually) 50,000 H.C.D.A. Probably playground Equipment, see what CCN says. 3 - Willow geek Park Tennis Court (4) 55,000 Property Tax + Jaycees contribution. • : Donated Funds Majority Favored. 4 Four (4) Racquetball/Handball Courts 100,000 G.O. Bonds Majority Favored. 5 Court Hill Park Tennis Courts (2) 28,000 50% Property Tax + Group with Items N1 & 50% B.O.R. #8. 4 Completion of City Park Bike Trail 25,000 50% H.C.D. A. + Majority favored if 50% B.O.R. recycled asphalt is us. 7 Elm Grove Park Tennis Courts (2) 28,000 H.C.D.A. Grouped with Item N5. 8 'Wetherby Park Tennis Courts (2) 28,000 50% Property Tax + Grouped with Item i'5. 50% B.O.R. 9 Softball Complex 85,000 Property tax Consensus for when Rivt "` • front Property Acquire( 10 Willow Creek Indoor Rec. Building 50,000 H.C.D.A. Questionable, cooperat( with Schools. West Side Swimming Pool (4 City 550,000 G.O. Bond 28E Joint Agreement. Construction b Mlnintenancc) Riverfront @ $200,000/year for 9 Years 600,000 H.C.D.A. Special HCDA procedure purchase. Price is too high. APPROX. COST $ 100,000 30,000 500,000 SOURCE OF FUNDING 50% H.C.D.A. + 50% B.O.R. Property Tax COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 25, 1977 Includes 14A S chlaegel Tract. City requires hardsurf Parking. Use recycled Asphalt. G.O. Bond Support for indoor, an for outdoor rink. ---- •" I •_