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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-24 Bd Comm. MinutesMINITITS IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION -- SPECIAL MITTING MAY 12, 1977 -- 7:00 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CIIMIBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Ogesen, Kammermeyer, Lehman, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Jakobsen, Cain STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Boothroy, Child RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE. CITY COUNCIL: I. To approve S-7707, preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Develop- ment plan and Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Mapleleaf Office park, a proposed development on a tract of land located northeast of Lower Muscatine (toad. 2. To approve S-7717, a preliminary and final subdivision plat of Sycamore Bluff located one mile south of Iowa City and west of County Road W 66 (Sand Road) subject to submission of the following before City Council consideration: (a) signatures from the utility companies, (b) a waiver of assessment, (c) a dedication document, and (d) the flood plain elevation level should be shown at 6411. It was also recommended that waivers lie granted of the following requirements: (a) that the cul de sac be less than 900' in length, and (b) installation of all public improvements required by the Subdivision Ordinance. 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 (RhUi). 3, P-7403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Vice -Chairman Blum called the meeting to order and noted that proper public notice of the special meeting had been given. S-7707. Preliminary and final Large Scale IiesldCntl'al Development plan and ,. n__. ., ..-..-, n ....... .......oar nlnn ni Mnn1 leaf Office Park, a Blum explained that the hoard of Adjut.Lwcot had met on +Ely II, 19?7 and yrsmtcd vuriunces to (1) establish an existing privute drive from Lower Muscatine Road /407/ 0 -2- 0 to the Kirkwood Community Col loge, located southeast of the site, as an ul'ficialJy approvud place, and (2) permit parking spaces along the drive to intersect with the drive. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed development complied with the storm water management ordinance and that all other deficiencies had been corrected. By a 4-0 vote, the Commission recommended to the City Council approval of 5-7707, preliminary and final LSRD plan and LSNRD elan of Mapleleaf Office Park, a proposed development on a tract of land located northeast of Lower Muscatine Road. (Commissioner Vetter was not present when the vote was taken). 5-7717. Public discussion of a preliminary and final subdivision plat of Sycamore Bluff located one mile south of Iowa City and west of County Road 11 66 (Sand Road); 45 -day limitation period: 5/15/77; 60 -day limitation period: 5/30/77. Doug Boothroy, Assistant Planner, pointed out that signatures from the utility companies, a waiver of assessment and a dedication document had not yet been received. He also stated that the flood plain elevation level should be 641' and shown on the plat. The Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of 5-7717, a preliminary and final subdivision plat of Sycamore Bluff located one mile south of Iowa City and west of County Road 19 66 (Sand Road), subject to submission of the following before City Council consideration: (1) signatures from the utility companies, (2) a waiver of assessment, (3) a dedication document, and (4) the flood plain elevation level should be shown at 641'. It was also recommended that waivers be granted of the following requirements: (1) that the cul de sac be less than 900' in length, and (2) installation of all public improvements required by the Subdivision Ordinance. 5-7718. Preliminary and final subdivision st ofove Ltinsky Subdivision located one and one-half miles south of Iowa Claity on a County road which a southerly extension or Scott aouleva t Mr. Boothroy stated that a waiver of the 45 -day limitation had been received. The Commission unanimously deferred until the next regulur P4Z Commission meeting consideration of 5-7718, preliminary and final subdivision plat of Lovetinsky Subdivision. Illum nntrd that the Legal Stuff remdeand an opinion that one(- the City has undcrtuken the regulation of devclupmeot wit Lin the tau -mile limit, the (:it) should respect County regulations where there is no appurent conflict or inconsistency with municipal ordinances. • -7-ie ae�_�__ :.��c�--iec. 0 RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCUMEN- N 0 0 'rho meeting adjourned. 0 -3- Prepared by:. C h 'i - Sherry Child Secretary, DCD Approved by:au�a l/L F7,J ita Vetter, Secretary, PF,Z • MINUTES OWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION �1tECREATION CENTER ROOM B MAY 11, 1977 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT • Boutelle, Cilek, Crum, Kelley, Mascher, Powell, Stockman McLaughlin, Thayer STAFF PRESENT: Flowers, Hauber, Lee, Showalter GUESTS: Anne Glenister, Michelle Moore RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission strongly urges the adoption of the current Urban Renewal plan regarding the vacation of the 1} block area on Dubuque Street south from Washington Street to the alley near the Hawkeye State Bank and the 2 block area on College Street from Clinton to Linn, said areas to be used to create green space, and that if this action is taken, the Washington and College Street mini -parks be sold as part of the Urban Renewal development. 2. That the Parks and Recreation Commission opposes putting restrooms 4in every park. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends rejection of the terms of the letter from Mr. Charles Mullin, dated April 26, 1977, regarding the proposed land trade between the City and the developers of Ty'n Cae Addition. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that Showalter approach the Airport Commission regarding use of airport land for garden plots. SULMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on May 11, 1977, with Chairperson Stockman presiding. + Mascher moved and Crum seconded that the minutes of the April 13, 1977, meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. Stockman introduced Michelle Moore who will be replacing Kelley on the Commission on June 1. Ific, as she wishes to be called, made a few omments relative to her interests in serving on this Commission. Showalter reported that he had received a letter from the developers of Ty'n Cae Addition regarding the proposed trade of land in the addition In return for use of a portion of Willow Creek Park for storm water detention, The developers agreed to the trade, but want to use the 107A 0 0 Mi.nutes Page 2 • May 11, 1977 one acre of land to be traded to the City for density considerations as a condition of the trade. Showalter indicated his feeling that the letter should be rejected as not being consistent with the intent of the meeting between the developers and the Commission earlier in the year. He also stated that he felt the two issues of water detention and density should be treated separately. Cilek moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend acceptance of the terms of the letter regarding the proposed land trade between the City and the developers Of Ty'n Cae Addition. The motion died for lack of a second. Kelley moved and Powell seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend rejection of the terms of the letter from Mr. Charles Mullin, dated April 26, 1977, regarding the proposed land trade between the City and the developers of Ty'n Cae Addition. Crum, Kelley, Mascher, Powell, and Stockman voted aye with Cilek voting nay and Boutelle abstaining. Motion carried. Cilek stated his strong opposition to the motion, indicating that he did not see why the one acre of land to be traded to the City could not fulfill the dual purpose of the trade and use for density considerations. Showalter reported that the City Council had not acted upon the future of the downtown mini -parks and suggested that the Commission recommend either retaining the Washington Street Mini -Park until the Urban • Renewal mall area is developed or keeping the park permanently. Cilek stated his opinion that the City should sell the mini -park on the condition that Dubuque Street between Washington Street and the alley adjacent to the Hawkeye State Bank be a completely closed park area. Anne Glenister, the Project GREEN Observer to the Parks and Recreation Commission, indicated that Project GREEN was not in favor of keeping the mini -parks because they had been an experiment to see if people would want green space included in the Urban Renewal plan. She stated that, even though the parks had been enormously successful, Project GREEN has never considered the parks permanent. Boutelle stated his feeling that the developers should incorporate green space into the plan and that the parks should not be kept any longer. Cilek moved and Mascher seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission strongly urge the adoption of the current Urban Renewal plan regarding the vacation of the 1J block area on Dubuque Street south from Washington Street to the alley near the Hawkeye State Bank and the 2 block area on College Street from Clinton to Linn, said areas to be used to create green space, and that if this action is taken, the Washington and College Street mini -parks be sold as part of the Urban Renewal develop- ment. Boutelle, Cilek, Crum, Kelley, Mascher, and Stockman voted aye with Powell voting nay. Motion carried. Powell stated that he was opposed to the motion because he felt that the mini -parks should not be sold until the green space in the Urban Renewal area is provided. Showalter reported that neighborhood meetings would be held as follows: • Pheasant HI11 Park - May 16 at 7:00 p.m.; l'117a Park - Map 23 al 7-00 p m Wetherby Park - June 6 at 7:00 p.m,; and Willow Creek Park - June 1.3 at 7:00 p.m. In the event of rain, the meetings for Pheasant Hill, Wetherby, and Willow Creek Parks will be held at the Recreation Center. Minutes loage 3 mpay 11, 1977 He indicated that the purpose of the meetings was to solicit ideas on how neighborhood residents want the parks developed with no discussion of funding or funding sources. He also reported that Forestry students from Iowa State University would make a presentation of their plan for the Schlaegel property on Thursday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Mascher reported that she had attended the informal Council discussion regarding the Commission's C.I.P. rankings. She indicated that Vevera stated his desire to have restrooms in every park in the city. Powell * moved and Cilek seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission oppose putting restrooms in every park in the city. Unanimous. It was pointed out that this motion refers mainly to neighborhood parks. Showalter indicated that the Council did not want the C.I.P. items ranked and that there was opposition to the Willow Creek indoor recreation building. Mascher also reported that the neighborhood park tennis court items on the Commission's C.I.P. list had been put under one item, "Tennis courts, site to be determined at a later date". The Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan was discussed with Boutelle indiciting his feeling that there were problems with the development of the proposed Scott Boulevard structure. The Commission briefly Wiscussed a letter McLaughlin had received from Neal Berlin, City Manager, regarding McLaughlin's feeling that the projct was illegal. Showalter was requested to report to the Commission at a later date on the Scott Boulevard development. Stockman reported that she had been invited to the annual meeting of the Commission chairpersons and the City Council and asked what issues she should discuss with the Council members. Cilek requested that she discuss the matter of access to recreation facilities for no charge, Kelley asked that she discuss the Showers property, and Mascher requested that she discuss the heavy use of the ball diamonds. Showalter reported that 172 garden plots had been rented at Wetherby Park on April 23. He indicated his feeling that, because of construction of a ball diamond and a shelter, there should only four rows of plots at the park next summer. He stated that he would like to explore the possibility of using airport land for the plots in the future. Powell + moved and Cilek seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend that Showalter approach the Airport Commission regarding use of airport land for garden plots. Unanimous. The possibility of the Commission taking a field trip was discussed. It was tentatively decided to take a field trip to Des Moines on June 25. There was a concensus that members of the City Council should einvited to take the trip with the Commission. Powell asked what the status was of the tennis court surfaces at City Park. Showalter responded that the surfaces were, not in very good condition but that they could possibly be re -surfaced in the fall of 1978 at an approximate cost of $20,000. Minutes Page 4 May 11, 1977 Showalter reported that the Friends of the Children's Museum would have the small log cabin open on Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 6. Cilek inquired about the spray pool in City Park and Showalter indicated that there would be some minor modification of the pool and that it would be fenced and supervised. Stockman announced that this would be the last meeting of the Commission that Kelley would attend as a member and expressed her thanks to him for his service to the Commission. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ellen R. Flowers, Secretary • 0 11 MINUTES Ian. CITY (MOUSING COM!4ISSION May 4, 1977 CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROW E M MERS PRESENT: Hibbs, Kamath, Ianbardi, Owens, Pollock, Smithey CITY STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Kimball Fd]COMME DATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: none SU*MY OF DISCUSSION AND MRMhL ACTION TAKEN: 1. Seydel called the meeting to order. 2. Lombardi introduced a motion to elect a temporary chairperson. Smithey seconded. Hibbs elected 6/0. 3. The new Commission Mks were introduced to the Commissioners and City Staff. 4. Acting Chairperson Hibbs suggested that the election of Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson be held. There were no objections. Kamath nominated Robert Hibbs as Chairperson. No other nominations received. Kamath awed that nani.nations cease and a unanimus ballet be cast for Hibbs. Seconded by Ianbardi. Passed 6/0. Kamath nominated Steve Icmbardi as Vice -Chairperson. No other nominations received. Kamath moved that nominations cease and a unanimous ballet be cast for WW3ardi. Seconded by Smithey. Passed 6/0. 5. Staff Report: Seydel reported that new Fair Market Rents should be in the Federal Register in the immediate future. They will show an increase of 5.5%. An abbreviated rental survey is in progress. This will be a telephone survey of approximately 400 units. Results will be utilized in a request to Hm for an increase in Fair Market Rents. This request will also take into account demolition that took place and additional new housing stock. Autumn Park - Seydel was assured that the Muscatine addressed building will be ready for occupancy June 1st through 7th. Applicetio2 for Housir, Assiskanoe - Sir. Nnlicatinne were approved by the Crnmission. / OT,3 page 2 Housing Camdssion Ibutes May 4, 1977 6. Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code - the Legal Staff is checking the Housing Code with the State Code. Sane discrepancies were found after further reading. Pollock moved that the meeting adjourn, motion seconded by Smithey. NEXT MEETING: June 1, 1977 3:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Roan vyy x 0 MINUTES MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD APRIL 18, 1977 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 0 MEMBERS PRESENT: Carter, Holzhammer, Kaefer, Lahr. MEMBERS ABSENT: Barber, Cazin, Johansen, Schreiber. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: The Board recommends that the clarifications that have been made in the bylaws, be reviewed and approved by the City Council. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The board reviewed the current contract with the city. Changes were recommended and written comments were addressed to the City Manager. The Board approved the changes in the contract. uz`� 1073A Revon 4/18/77 MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD - BYLAWS Article I - Authority Section 1 - The name of the Board shall be the Mayor's Youth Employment Board of Iowa City, Iowa, as established by a 1968 resolution of the City Council. Article II - Purpose Section 1 - The Mayor's Youth Employment Board will. attempt to analyze and meet the needs of Johnson County with regard to youth employment. Section 2 - The Board will develop the policies of the agency and interpret the program. The Board shall be responsible for the evaluation of the program and its personnel. The Board shall also assist in fund raising, act as an advocate in the area of legislation, and appoint the director of the program. Article III - Membership City. Mayor. Section 1 - Six members shall be appointed by the Mayor of Iowa Section 2 - Members shall be appointed annually in February by the Section 3 - Any resignation occuring during the year sliall be replaced by an appointee of the Mayor, with approval of the City Council. Section 4 - A majority vote of a quorum shall be four (4). Section 5 - Voting shall be limited to the six Board members appointed by the Council. i (cont.) • • Page 2 Section 6 - Board members may solicit additional representatives from community interest groups such as Churches, Johnson County Social Services, Job Service of Iowa, School of Social Work, Boards of Educa- tion, Chamber of Commerce, HACAP, and other groups deemed to be appro- priate. Section 7 - The representatives will serve as resource people, advisory to the Board. Article IV- Officers Section 1 - The officers will include a chairperson and a secretary -treasurer. Section 2 - The officers shall be elected annually in March by a majority of the Board. Article V - Meetings Section 1 - The Board shall meet once a month or at the dis- cretion of the chairperson. Written and/or telephone notice of the meet- ing will be given to all members seven days prior to the meeting. Section 2 - The chairperson may call a special meeting as deemed necessary notifyin, all members of the Board in advance. Article VI - Conduct of Board Business Section 1 - Minutes of the Board meetings shall be submitted each month to the Council. Section 2 - The Board will tccept referrals from the Council and will report back to the Council in the minutes. Section 3 - Anannual report will be submitted to the Council pertaining to the Mayor's Youtt, Program, and Summer ICETA program us dremed to be appro- priate. Article VII - Amendments Section 3 - These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new bylaws ad-ipted at any regular meeting at which the six board (cont.) • • Page 3 members are present, or at any specialmeet[ng called for that purpose with seven days notice given to the Board, and the approval of the City Council. 0 STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: 5-7717. Sycamore Bluff GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use: Surrounding land use: Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation: 60 -day limitation: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Public services: Transportation: 0 Prepared by: Doug Boothroy Date: May 5, 1977 Mr. Howard Fountain Route 4, Iowa City Approval of a preliminary and final subdivision plat. To develop one single family residential lot. A portion of the northeast 1/4 of Section 34, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M., south of Iowa City and west of county road 11-66 (Sand Road). Unknown Agricultural Agricultural Subdivision Ordinance 5/15/77 5/30/77 Public utilities are not presently available. Police and fire protection would be provided through the county. Access will be provided from county road w-66. Physical characteristics: Unknown ANALYSIS The subject addition is in the county and within two miles of Iowa City, therefore, it is required to meet those subdivision requirements as might be required for a subdivision in the City, the authority for which is established in Chapter 409 of the Iowa Code. /0.ro -2- 0 The applicant proposes to divide his property into two lots (one lot had previously been sold off). The smaller lot (Lot 2) is to be 1.69 acres in size and used for a single family residence, while the other lot (Lot 1, size unknown) is much larger and will continue in its present use as agricultural land. The plan as submitted does not show the entire area which is being subdivided. Further detail needs to be provided regarding the location of the Iowa River and its flood plain to the proposed subdivision. Also important is consideration of the influence of existing and future peripheral development. One obvious concern here is the need to provide for adequate street rights-of-way and for the extensions of streets from adjoining areas. Public utilities cannot be provided to this subdivision. The Staff is concerned with the suitability of the land for septic tank development. Assurances are needed from the applicant that the septic tank system(s) will not cause health problems in the surrounding areas (e.g., the Iowa River). RECOMENDATION The Staff recommends that action, on the preliminary and final plat be deferred. The Staff further recommends that upon revision of the plat incorporating the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below, the preliminary and final plat be approved. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES The plat should be redrawn to meet all of the specific requirements of the Subdivision Code. 2. The general requirements of the Subdivision Code, in accordance with previous established policy, may be waived with the exception of those parts referring to: a. provision for continuation and extension of streets; and b. dedication of street rights-of-way upon annexation. ATTACIPIENTS Location map. ACCOMPANIMENT Preliminary and final subdivision plan. Approved hy:eu -� ' ✓^ I aul hlavt•s Acting Director Rept. of Community Ucv. LOCA*r(Ohl . i � SYCAt i BLUFF 0 IE 3 I I I 1 I I 1 1 U_ - ---- FILE NUMBER: S-7717 GI 1� ._-.I` D _ i 11 - I 2 2� - w r GI 1� ._-.I` D _ i i STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: S-7707. Maplelear Office Center GENERAL INFORMA'T'ION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: rxisting land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMA.TTON Public utilities: Public services: Prepared by: Don Schmeiser Hate: 4/21/77 Mr. ,lames W. powers 325 G. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Approval of a preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Development plan and Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan. To develop a combination business and professional office, personal service, retail sales and six -unit apartment building. Northeast of Lower Muscatine Road between the commercial establishments Donutland and Tuzzy Muzzy. Total area: approximately three acres, area of initial development: 37,305 square feet. Undeveloped and MI Northwest - commercial, utility and Ml Southeast - Commercial, college and M1 Northeast (across railroad) - single family residences and 112 Southeast - Single family residences and RIR Zoning Ordinance, I.SRD and LSNRD provisions waived Adequate water and sewerage service are available. Police and fin• proteci.ion are available. 0 -z- 'transportation: Vehicular access would be provided from Lower Muscatine Road. Physical characteristics: The topography is gentle with slopes of less than five percent. ANA I.YSI S This item was previously submitted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in October of 1975 but was never approved by the City Council because of necessary revisions to the plan. This subject combined LSRD and LSNRD plan is similar to the initial plan submitted but includes only a portion of the entire tract for development. Plans would later have to be submitted for development of the remaining portion. The subject plan had previously been reviewed by the Planning and Engineering Divisions and many deficiencies and discrepancies had been noted. The plan has been revised and is in substantial compliance with applicable City ordinances except for the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below. The Staff in their review of the plan had encountered several problems which are the subject of the following analysis. Adjacent to the site is the Kirkwood Community College on property which is owned by Associated Constructors, Inc., a corporation consisting of the applicant and his spouse. The Staff had questioned whether the property of KCC was part of the subject tract and whether an LSNRD plan should have been submitted for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of the college building. The Legal Department concluded that the property is legally in separate ownership (see attached memorandum). However, if the KCC property is considered to be in separate ownership, it then does not have direct frontage upon a public street as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Since access to the property is gained via an access easement through the subject tract over an existing drive, the drive must otherwise be declared as an "officially approved place" by the Board of Adjustment. Because of the narrow width of the site, the applicant is requesting "innovative parking design plan approval" to waive the requirement of Scetion 8.10.40.118(1) of the Zoning Ordinance (tree regulations) that landscaped aisles separate drives from parking areas (see attached letter). Review and consideration of this request by the Commission is necessary prior to consideration of the plan. RECOMPIENDATION The Engineering Division has not had the opportunity to review the latest revised plan. It is, therefore, the Staff's recommendation that consideration of the plan be deferred. After review and revision of the plan incorporating the following deficiencies and discrepancies, it is recommended that the plan be approved. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. The types of uses proposed and the number of apartment units should be indicated on the plan. Although business and professional offices are proposed, clinics may not be included unless additional parking spaces are provided. 2. The total floor area should be indicated on the plan. 3. A development time schedule should be submitted noting the estimated time of development. 4. Signatures from the utility companies indicating endorsement of the size and location of utility easements should be provided on the plan. S. A document granting an easement for the water main should be submitted unless it is intended that the main be private. 6. A note on the plan indicating that an existing fire hydrant will be raised to ground level should be included. 7. Location of the gas main easement from Lower Muscatine Road should be indicated on the plan. 8. Two additional trees, one in front of the proposed building and one additional tree,should be shown on the plan. 9. The distance of the parking area from the right-of-way line of Lower Muscatine Road should be noted on the plan. 10. The name of the applicant's attorney should be noted on the plan. 11. The date of preparation of the plan should be noted. 12. A document dedicating 33 feet of Lower Muscatine Road abutting the site should be submitted (the road is a public easement). ATTACHMENTS 1. Location map. 2. Memorandum from the Legal Department. 3. Letter from the applicant. ACCOMPANIMENT Preliminary and final LSRD and LSNRD plan. Approved by: --X9 Dennis h. gra t, Virfcfor Dept. of Community Development 'r.5 REQUEST _ 4r-: `-, AREA / 1 . Wa- { . o.. _.. v-a •.. C/ } c� 5a 7 Q 690 1200 1B90 NUMBER; NORiN GRAPHIC SCALE: I'm 660' S-7707 •�N lh�.—I � � "j r *City of Iowa Cit* f - MEMORANDUM DATE: April 8, 1977 To; Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Angela Ryan, Asst. City Attorney RE: Mapleleaf Office Center A few years ago, a corporation consisting of Mr. & Mrs. Powers, constructed the building which is leased to Kirkwood Co mmmity College on less than two acres. The surrounding property is owned by Mr. Powers in his individual capacity, and he has approached the City regarding construction on his property. QUFSrIONS PFMSMUM 1. Should an IBRD have been required for the Kirkwood building? 2. Can the City require the inclusion of that parcel with the property owned by Mr. Powers, thereby requiring compliance with the tree ordinance and storm water management? 3. If the property is regarded as separate, must it front upon an officially approved place? 1. Since a corporation is legally a separate entity, the court would probably hold that it was in separate ownership unless the City could prove that the conveyance was an attempt to evade the ordinance. Since there were probably valid business reasons for the conveyance, it would be difficult to prove that it was an evasion. 2. In addition to the fact that it would probably be viewed as separate ownership, the development of that parcel occurred prior to the passage of the tree ordinance and storm water management ordinance] therefore, I don't believe we can require oaoplianoe. 3. As a separate tract, it mist front upon an officially approved place. POWERS • WILLIS AND ASSOCIATES PLANNING ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE January 27, 1977 Honorable Mayor and City Council and Members of the City Planning Commission Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52290 James W. Powers, P.E. Ladies and Gentlemen: Ivan C. Orelup, P.E. As owner of the Mapleleaf Office Park site, I respectfully Wayne Whitmarsh, A.I.A. request your approval of the innovative or alternative Denjamen Ghait, A.I.A. parking lot layout as shown on the accompanying development plan. Edward H. Brinton, P.E. Steven vandarah, P.E. Layout and development of parking in strict compliance with the tree ordinance will not permit the reasonable develop - Thomas L. Goff, P.E. ment of this portion of the property because of site limita- tions. -- Ben R. Barnett, A.I.P. Dan Hudson, L.S. Ralph Stoffor, L.S. In lieu of the strict compliance of the ordinance with regard to parking lot layout, an innovative or alternative design is proposed which incorporates sound planning and site development principles while still accommodating the required number of trees and at the same time permitting the property to be developed in a reasonable manner. Your favorable consideration of this matter will be appreciated. Sincerely, / James W. Powers, President Powers -Willis and Associates /dlc ALX, 11�7GLFUS CITY CLLRK fil I. AB'I WASHINGTON 5THft 1 9 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 0 PHONE 719.9987878 MOTION APPROVING LINDQUIST CENTER II MOTION: To approve the placement and design of the Lindquist Center for Measurement, Phase II, and to waive the twenty foot setback requirement contained in Article III, Section 1, of the Agreement for Sale of Land to a Public Body, subject to the right to further consider and approve or disapprove the court yard layout and vehicular access in the future. RECCIVED a"TOT I STAFF REPORT PLAN REVIEW: LINDQUIST CENTER PHASE II REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION MAY 13, 1977 /0452. 0 0 STAFF REPORT PLAN REVIEW: LINDQUIST CENTER PHASE II REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION MAY 13, 1977 I. Background The University of Iowa, is required, pursuant to terms in the Contract for Sale of Land (Disposition Parcel 92-1) to present to the City Council for its review and approval, the plans for improvements to be constructed' on the land. Lindquist Center Phase II will be partially located on Urban Renewal land which has been sold to the University. Therefore, City Council approval of the plans for Lindquist Center Phase II is required. The University has presented preliminary plans for this structure to the City for approval. II. Conclusion It is recommended that: 1. The plans for building placement and design be approved as submitted by the University. 2. Approval of the site plan as submitted be deferred pending resolution of staff concerns regarding vehicular access. 3. The City reserve the right to subsequently approve or disapprove the court -yard layout and vehicular access to the site. III. Analysis Building Placement: The City staff has reviewed site plans, elevations and other preliminary information submitted by the University relative to the construction of Lindquist Center Phase II. This material was reviewed by the Redevelopment Division, the Department of Community Development, the Department of Public Works, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the Legal Department. The placement of the building as requested by the University will require special Council action. The Agreement for Sale of Land for Redevelopment by a Public Body, executed July 13, 1976, specifies in Article III, Section 1, "Any buildings erected upon the property shall be set back at least 20 feet from the property line where said property line abuts a public street right- of-way... The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, retains the power to waive all or part of the requirements of this section when such waiver is deemed to be in the public interest." The Urban Renewal Plan, Section C2b, Additional Controls and Objectives, Universit Area, specifies that the development o the area s oul , 'restrict uil ng e g is to a maximum of 8 stories, with landscaped set -backs to be guided by existing University development to the north." The plan as submitted by the University calls for the placement of the structure to the right-of-way line on the west (Madison Street) and on the north (College Street). The City Attorney has advised that the language of the Urban Renewal Plan, quoted above, is sufficiently general so that no amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan would be required if the building were to be placed to the right-of-way line. The language contained in the contract is more specific, but provides, as quoted above for a waiver by the City Council when such waiver is deemed to be in the public interest. The structure to be built is the Phase II expansion of an existing structure. The addition has been designed to line up with, and tie into the existing structure. It is the opinion of the University's architects, that from a design standpoint the alignment of the addition to the existing structure is preferable to the irregular set -back caused by adhering to the 20 foot requirement of the contract. The City staff concurs in this opinion, and recommends that the City Council waive the 20 foot set -back requirement. Site Plan: The staff recommends that the site plan as submitted not be approved, because of dissatisfaction with the court -yard located to the east of the building, and problems associated with vehicular access to the court -yard. The entrance to the proposed court -yard is shown on the plan to be 36 feet wide. The maximum allowed by City ordinance is 24 feet at the property line. The location of the curb cut on Burlington Street and the turning movements of vehicles into the court -yard will pose traffic problems. As soon as the parking ramp on Block 83 is constructed, left turning movement from Burlington to Capitol Street will be frequent and heavy. The placement of the curb cut adjacent to Lindquist Center coincides with the point at which.vehicles will be moving left into a turn lane for the Capitol Street intersection. The site distance for vehicles entering Burlington Street from the proposed court -yard will be impaired to the west by the present Lindquist building and by vehicles that are westbound on Burlington. Lindquist Center Phase I has its present loading dock opening onto Burlington Street. Vehicles backed to this loading dock now block the sidewalk and protrude into the travelled portion of the street. The University proposes, as shown on the site plan, to move the loading dock to the east side of the building serviced from an off-street court -yard. This would be a significant improvement but would pose the turning movement problems cited above. The prefered solution would be to access the site from Capitol Street. However, because of the steep slope which falls from Capitol Street to the building site, such a solution would pose engineering problems. If the University would agree to use the court -yard as shown, only for goods delivery vehicles, and mot for a short term parking lot, this would be am acceptable solution. However, the investigation by the University's engineers regarding the feasibility of a Capitol Street access will take some time. Since a Capitol Street access is the preferred solution from the City's standpoint, it is recommended that the placement and design of the building be approved as right to review again th University's engineering Design Review Committee: 0 -3- submitted, but that the City should reserve the e site plan and court -yard configuration following the study. The Design Review Committee reviewed the plans and presentations by the University on May 6. Following such review, the Design Review Committee unanimously approved the plan for Lindquist Center Phase II. ING 0 y;^J Z:�'I �t Iw`: RNA LIS M Em COLLEGE I�STREET PEDESTRIAN WAY 4 od r •''1. is i v s�.�� , +;� I`,r � �39ry, 41 �� • i tII vF �., xK ,,�Y i uESGN FRAMEWORK: P-4 n D i 0 r !n i m m i m O m In i D Z n 0 A_ O 0 A [:i i N Ill COMPOSITE 1 DEVELOP MAJOR JUNCTURE OF MOVEMENT SYSTEMS AND ACADEMIC FUNCTIONS AT MADISON & COLLEGE STREETS INTO AN ETSA "CENTRUM" AND COLLEGE OF EDUCATION "FRONT DOOR", 2 CREATE BUILDING FORMS THAT RES POND TO OPEN SPACE NEEDS, CIRCULATION PATTERNS, AND EXISTING BUILDING CONTEXT. 3 LOCATE MAJOR OPEN SPACES TO DEFINE AND REINFORCE A VARIETY OF CAMPUS ENTRY CONDITIONS 4 DEVELOP COLLEGE ST. AS INTENSIFIED OUTDOOR PEDESTRIANWAY FROM DOWN- TOWN THROUGH ETSA - CAPITOL ST, AS A VISUAL CORRIDOR TO THE PENTACREST AND PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE FROM SOUTH OF BURLINGTON, []I .5 ESTABLISH MAJOR CLIMATIZED CONNECTION SYSTEM THROUGH ETSA, WITH FUTURE LINK TO POTENTIAL "ACADEMIC BRIDGE", • 6 LIMIT NEW SERVICE/VEHICULAR ACCESS POINTS TO MADISON OR BURLINGTON STREETS.