HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-09 Info PacketZUCHELLI, _HUNTER &_ASSOCIATES, INC.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Don Hunter, Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
RE: Economic Development Recommendations
DATE: June 27, 1977
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This memorandum summarizes my conclusions and recommendations
regarding the Iowa City economic development program. They are
based on a cursory analysis of the Iowa City economy and its poten-
tials, and rely heavily on interviews conducted during two days in
Iowa City earlier this year. I have also reviewed published mater-
ial from numerous sources, as well ag„statistics assembled for me
by city staff. All such information was considered in formulating
the conclusions and recommendations included herein.
Despite the brevity of this assignment, I am comfortable with
the recommendations transmitted in this memo. I doubt that a
considerably longer and more thorough technical analysis would
have resulted in significantly different conclusions. There are
several subtle aspects to our recommendations, and both technical
and political factors must be taken into account if they are
to be followed. I look forward to discussing this with you, the
Mayor and Council in the near future in order to refine a work pro-
gram and definition of responsibilities for the city's future econ-
omic development efforts.
I. BACKGROUND
The Iowa City government is apparently pondering a course of
action for future economic development activities, and is seeking
general advice and counsel from professionals in this fie].3. City
government-sponsored efforts in the field of economic development
have not been substantial in the past. Also, the economic develop-
ment activities of the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations
have apparently been less aggressive than those of many other mid-
western cities, and have occasionally been criticized as only
partially effective. Due to the generally healthy state of the
local economy and the lack of any serious crises, these concerns
have apparently been lower in priority than other pressing matters
which have occupied considerable city government attention.
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Recent projections of plateauing and even declining
enrollments at the University of Iowa have begun to cause some
re -thinking about economic development for Iowa City in the
future. In the past, the university -dominated economy has gen-
erally grown in proportion to the university. Occasionally,
strained relationships between the university and the city gov-
ernment have prompted some local leaders to desire a local economy
less dependent on the university. with the plateau in enrollment
and other changes in university activities (such as the high fore-
casts for growth of the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics),
local officials are beginning to think more seriously about the
type of economy Iowa City should have in the future --its overall
growth prospects and the appropriate role for the university and
university -related functions. Issues related to economic diver-
sification, attraction of non -university -related industry, pros-
pects for overall economic growth with certain university functions
stabilizing and others growing --these and other issues are being
questioned and debated more seriously now than in the recent past.
The purpose of this brief ZHA assignment is to rapidly anal-
yze the Iowa City economy from a neutral perspective to identify
strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth in the future.
This analysis was to be the basis for preliminary recommendations
for city government-sponsored action in the area of economic devel-
opment. It is understood that the extent to which local government
will become actively involved in economic development is yet to be
defined, as is the relationship between city government and the
Chamber, Business Development, Inc. (BDI), and other organizations
involved in local economic development. we view our initial recom-
mendations as the basis for a series of activities by the Iowa City
government which would more thoroughly define an action program for
the city in conjunction with existing organizations. Early in that
action program, precise economic development objectives would be
defined, perhaps along the lines suggested here.
II. STATUS OF THE IOWA CITY ECONOMY
In comparison to other communities its size, Iowa City has a
basically strong economy with prospects that this will continue
into the foreseeable future. Certain imbalances exist, such as
extremely low manufacturing employment and the dominance of one
institution --the university. However, unemployment rates have
traditionally been extremely low (rarely over two or three per
cent) and most sectors of the economy have experienced rather steady
growth. It is unnecessary for this analysis to recite facts and
figures which are, for the most part, known and understood locally.
Nevertheless, a few significant observations on the local economy
which were helpful in formulating the conclusions and recommendations
contained in this memo are .indicated below:
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MEMO --Mr.. Berlin June 27, 1977
The percentage of the Iowa City labor force
employed in manufacturing is presently approx-
imately seven per cent --extremely low. The
state average is over 20 per cent, and for
purposes of comparison, Cedar Rapids is over
35 per cent. The normal manufacturing employ-
ment figure for a city the size of Iowa City
would be in the range of 25 to 35 per cent.
Manufacturing employment is increasing at a
rate faster than both non -manufacturing and
total employment, which is a healthy trend.
However, the manufacturing employment base is
so small relative to other sectors, that this
trend cannot be viewed as resulting in measur-
able diversification of industry. In fact,
this trend may be more a function of declining
growth rates in other sectors than it is a
significant increase in manufacturing employ-
ment.
• Approximately 58 per cent of employed persons
are in professional and related services --an
extremely high percentage and largely the
result of the university and university -related
industry (Westinghouse and ACT being the largest
with over 1,000 employees --both are among the
three largest companies in town). Total white-
collar employment is approximately 65 per cent
of total employment, and government -related
employment is approximately 50 per cent of total
employment --both figures extremely high in rela-
tion to state or national norms, or other commun-
ities the size of Iowa City.
Employment in professional and related services
is also the most rapidly increasing sector --
approximately 44 per cent of employed persons
in 1950; up to 52 per cent in 1960; approximately
55 per cent in 1970; estimated at approximately
58 per cent today. This information counterbal-
ances the data on growth in the manufacturing
sector --that sector is still extremely small.
Manufacturing employment in non -university -re-
lated industry comes close to being insignificant
in the profile of total employed workers.
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• Other than ACT and WesL:inghouse, only a few
manufacturing establishments have employment
over 100 persons. The major non -university -
related manufacturers are Proctor s Gamble,
Owens Brush, Sheller -Globe, and Moore Business
Forms. The combined employment of these com-
panies is only approximately 1,500 workers.
• The next 10 to 12 manufacturing establishments
in size average less than 50 employees each.
While diversified in nature and also including
several national corporations in their mix, this
total volume of manufacturing employment would
be more typical of a community of 15,000 to
20,000 population, rather than one in the 50,000
to 60,000 range.
• Population characteristics parallel employment
data to a large extent, as expected. Levels of
educational attainment, household size, racial
characteristics and other demographic data de-
scribe a population mix that exists in Iowa City
largely because of the existence of the university.
Major fluctuations in university employment would
likely result in parallel fluctuations in the Iowa
City population as the majority of highly educated
primary wage earners would move from Iowa City if
their university -related employment was terminated.
Consequently, the present population and economic
mix.is extremely dependent upon the university,
and large cut-backs in university employment would
have severe repercussions in the local economy.
• As evidence of the above, the retail and service
sectors of the economy show relatively high em-
ployment levels in proportion to total employment --
these would almost certainly be reduced rapidly if
a significant amount of basic jobs at the university
were lost.
• The city's demographic projections incorporate a
series of projection methodologies, and generally
project total population growth for the balance of
this century at a rate lower than the growth rate
of the 1960 decade. Both city and county projec-
tions show a no -growth scenario --that city popula-
tion could remain approximately the same as it is
today under foreseeable circumstances in the local.
economy.
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Household income and wage/salary rates are not
as high as one would expect from the industry
mix and predominance of white-collar and profes-
sional employment. This may be the result of
the influence of student workers. However, it
appears that wage rates in local manufacturing
industry have not been negatively affected by the
university --that manufacturing industry is not
"penalized" significantly by an Iowa City location
and the dominance of the university. In fact,
production wages in several skill categories are
lower than other cities that are more dependent
upon manufacturing industry, such as Cedar Rapids.
Relatively high female labor force participation
rates have apparently not increased unemployment
or altered other employment balances. The high
female rates are likely related to the relatively
affluent university population, with high percen-
tages of working wives of both students and
faculty. A strength of the local economy is that
women entering the labor force can be absorbed
and find gainful employment. High numbers of
clerical jobs at the university plus several.man-
ufacturing establishments that use large numbers
of women partially account for this. To some
extent, female secondary wage earners may also
be keeping wage and salary 'rates lower than
expected in Iowa City.
• Projected growth of the University of Iowa hospi-
tals and clinics will likely result in the local
economy becoming more dependent on the university
as an institution and major employer. Even though
the hospital is semi-independent of main univer-
sity administration, the two are obviously inter-
related and equally dependent upon state government
appropriations for capital investment and expansion.
Phases I and II of the hospital growth program
(which includes the Carver Pavilion) total approxi-
mately $45 million in capital investment and are
underway. The projected Phase III investment is
$58 million for an addition of another 580,200
gross square feet. The hospital is now the largest
teaching hospital of its type in North America,
and is obviously destined to continue an ambitious
and rapid growth program. At present-, there are
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approximately 800 physicians and a total staff
of over 3,700 employees. The operating budget
for 1976-1977 was over $55 million and increas-
ing rapidly. While the hospital is a major
asset of the community and a benefit to it, its
growth will likely increase the dependence of
the Iowa City economy upon the university.
• An analysis of community characteristics and
"liveability" results in a high ranking for Iowa
City. The community can market itself as an
extremely desirable place to live and work, as
the recently prepared promotional film does in an
excellent manner. Community -related location
criteria are increasing in importance in the way
major manufacturing companies choose plant sites.
This is to the community's advantage.
The low unemployment rate may prove to be a problem
in -attracting industry to Iowa City --some may
conclude that there.is a scarce supply of labor.
This can be dispelled by arguing that a reserve
of uncounted rural laborers exists and are avail-
able should manufacturing jobs with reasonable
wages become available (the commentaries of exist-
ing manufacturing establishments such as Proctor
& Gamble will help bear this out). The local labor
force generally gets high marks from employers from
the standpoint of productivity, reliability and
low turnover. Local companies are willing to spend
the time and money to train unskilled workers in
Iowa City, rather than seek already skilled workers
in other locations.
Both city government and the Chamber of Commerce
were criticized by many individuals who were inter-
viewed. From the comments, I suspect that the dis-
satisfaction with local government is more historic
than current --it seems fashionable to grumble about
government, yet the current administration gener-
ally gets high marks. Comments on the Chamber were
generally that it is not aggressive enough --seems
satisfied with current performance levels and isn't
really doing that much.
• Increasing local taxes is an issue raised in most
interviews and should be a factor in establishing an
economic development program. I suspect that tax
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base issues will become more prevalent in the
future, perhaps forcing the city into tax base
expansion programs. High service levels and
high cost of local government may be a legacy of
a university community with a relatively afflu-
ent and demanding population. This factor alone
may be a reason for aggressively pursuing diver-
sification of industry, rather than the normal
employment motivation.
In general, levels of expenditure for local econ-
omic development (through BDI, the Chamber and
local government) are extremely low. The city
has apparently not been actively or financially
involved in industrial park development or efforts
to court industry, other than in a response mode
when a prospect comes to town. The Chamber appar-
ently relies heavily upon the Iowa Development
Commission for leads, and does not have an active
outreach program. The manner in which leads are
followed up locally was criticized by several
individuals. Generally, economic development
appears to be an extremely low priority .item in
the entire community. Again, this is probably
because of the lack of crises in the past and a
relatively healthy economy with a low unemployment
rate plus reasonably high local standard of living.
Other aspects of the local economy and observations of in-
dividuals who were interviewed might be useful to local officials.
These can be passed on verbally within the ethical constraints of
the confidential interview procedures which ZHA uses.
In summary, a situation seems to exist where the combination
of several factors is resulting in the need for the public sector
to get more actively involved in economic development. The com-
bination of university enrollments reaching a plateau, an extremely
small manufacturing sector, rapid university hospital growth, con-
tinually increasing demands for government services, and increasing
cost of living and rapidly increasing taxes (or the perception
thereof), a disproportionately large share of the tax, base being
residential property rather than a blended mix, and other such
factors seem to describe a situation where an active economic devel-
opment program sponsored by the public sector is in order. Whether
or not this program should have diversification of the local economy
as a prime objective -is still unclear, as is the program's focus
and appropriate level of. support. Other aspects of the local econ-
omy not covered in this cursory analysis may also come into play
in establishing economic development- objectives. At this juncture,
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and with this level of analysis behind us, the recommendations
in the following section seem to ZIIA both necessary and appro-
priate.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION
Before the city can define an economic development pro -
grain, it has to decide that it wants one. Apparently, this
official decision is yet to be made. Once the issue has been
raised for public discussion and debate, and it is decided that
an active economic development program with public sector support
is in the best interests of the community as a whole, then atten-
tion can be focused on what- kind of actions to take, who should
take them, and how they should be funded.
Assuming that the city will decide affirmatively upon under-
taking an active economic development program in conjunction with
the Chamber, BDI and other organizations, initial activities
should focus on establishing that program's objectives. There
seems to be some confusion and conflicting objectives in various
sectors.of the community at present. Some people apparently feel
that economic development means industrial development, and that
means smokestacks, pollution and inmigration of low-income fami-
lies and minorities. In other words, some knowledgeable and
influential'local leaders equate economic development with social
disaster. Though misguided in many respects, these concerns must
be dealt with in establishing an economic development program.
In establishing the program's goals and objectives, consider-
able time and effort need not be spent. All that is necessary is
a commonality of interest in broad goals and objectives such as
the following:
o It is in the city's interest to promote industry, so
long as that industry is non-polluting and with wage
levels generally similar to existing manufacturing
industry, or higher.
Industrial promotion efforts should focus on compan-
ies likely to be attracted to Iowa City for reasons
of functional linkages, geographic location, com-
munity characteristics, etc., rather than attempting
to market the community to industry of all types
(the rifle rather than the shotgun approach).
o Due to scarce resources in other organizations, city
government should assume a leadership posture in
both defining and executing an active economic
development program for. Iowa City. This should be
done jointly with the Chamber., BDI, IDC and other
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organizations that will be involved in the pro-
gram.
• Joint city/university participation on the econ-
omic development program is desirable from many
standpoints, including utilization of resources
which exist in the university and symbolically
demonstrating a cooperative attitude that could
lead to improved relationships between town and
gown over the long run.
Other objectives which in themselves begin to define
action projects should be included in the public dialogue re-
lated to the city's economic development program. Once general
objectives are agreed upon, the city can then determine specific
action projects for implementation. Based on our knowledge of
the community and this reconnaissance effort, several areas for
immediate city action are identified below. Several of these
can be carried out by the city even with the absence of an over-
all economic development program, if there is concurrence that
these actions would generally help the local economy. Obviously,
other similar actions could be entertained at the same time, and
active economic development programs of other communities should
be evaluated from the standpoint of their cost-effectiveness and
overall utility. Several areas for city action are:
1. Identify specific target industries and actively
ursue--An analysis of specific companies which
should have manufacturing plants in Iowa City
should.be conducted immediately. This should
not be the traditional Pantas or Battelle Institute
Ey—pe of study which generally lists community
attributes and then lists four -digit SIC codes
which are likely to be attracted. (in my opinion,
these studies are too general and provide little
guidance for action. Several communities who
have commissioned them also agree.) Rather, this
technical analysis should focus on capabilities
and resources which exist now within the commun-
ity which are the basis for specific manufactur-
ing industry.
As an example, the testing industry in Iowa City
was a spin-off from capabilities which existed
in the university. Now, that industry is a
strong one which will continue to function on its
own, even if university enrollments level off or
decline. While being university -related, testing
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is not university dependent in its entirety,
and other similar industry types could be en-
couraged in Iowa City. In our opinion, this
analysis should be a market analysis which ini-
tially focuses on three areas:
• Testing --Analyze the market for further
expansion in this industry --several com-
panies with linkages to ACT, Westinghouse
and Houghton Mifflin could be attracted
as this industry grows and as the technol-
ogy changes. A precise analysis of this
market in conjunction with the university
and existing companies -could pinpoint
target companies for contact and prospect
development.
• Medical Industry --Discussions with Mr.
John Colloton confirmed a large untapped
market for manufacture and supply of num-
erous materials used at the hospital or
related to technology developed at the
hospital. As an example, the hospital has
a large orthopedic department which con-
tinually conducts innovative research into
new types of braces, splints, and other
products. Mr. Colloton discussed his
efforts to locate a manufacturing estab-
lishment in Iowa City in this field, and
he also mentioned numerous other fields
where technology development and product
development in industry could go hand-in-
hand with research being conducted at the
university, with each benefiting from the
other. An analysis of this market needs
to be conducted jointly with Mr. Colloton
and his staff for the mutual benefit of
the hospital and the community.
• Media -Related Educational Techniques --This
industry is projected for astounding growth
in the, future and the university is now
conducting innovative research and technol-
ogy development in this field. In a manner
similar to development of the testing indus-
try in Iowa City, several professors feel
various products and services could be
developed in the private sector. in Iowa City
in conjunction with work being conducted
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within the university. An analysis of
this market should be jointly conducted
with a few specific individuals in the
business school and one or two other de-
partments.
Prior to devising specific action projects in
an overall economic development program, I recom-
mend conducting this type of market analysis
effort to define specific products and services
which perhaps have more reason for location in
Iowa City than elsewhere in the country. It would
be an extremely specialized market analysis effort,
supervised by experienced economists with techni-
cal assistance from various departments in the
university. An additional value to this joint
effort would be a cooperative city/university
undertaking to the mutual benefit of both city and
university. This joint work effort may have some
symbolic significance in itself as an example of
breaking down old barriers and establishing new
joint working relationships aimed toward future
benefits.
2. Encourage, support and expand existing economic
development efforts --An attitude seems to exist. in
Iowa City private -sector leadership that city gov-
ernment is not interested in economic development,
and, further, that city government is often the
obstacle that impedes economic development activity.
Several examples of industrial prospects that appar-
ently were lost due to lack of local government
cooperation were mentioned in our interviews. A
number of activities can be undertaken by the city,
without high costs, to help existing economic devel-
opment efforts and, at a minimum, clearly demon-
strate active city government support for economic
development. Examples of some low-cost actions are:
Establish streamlined procedures for local
approvals for new manufacturing plants, so
that a "one-stop service" can be advertised
by the Chamber and IDC.
• Designate a city staff member as "industrial
ombudsman" and advertise his services to
listen to grievances of existing industry,
and to help cut red tape at city hall for
industrial -related concerns.
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Become actively involved with BDI to re-
solve concerns related to sewer capacity
at the industrial park (some confusion
exists as to whether certain sewer capacity
was to be allocated to industry in the park,
and is now going to residential development),
as well as the existing industrial develop-
ment ordinance (apparently, BDI would like
to maintain flexibility in platting which
allows them to bend to the needs of specific
companies that may be seeking sites --perhaps
a new ordinance modeled after a PUD is appro-
priate for the industrial park).
Work with Keith Kafe.r to improve the commun-
ity's response capability when an industrial
prospect comes to town --Keith now apparently
takes corporate representatives around and
introduces them to bankers, property owners,
utility companies, etc. Other communities
are minimizing the time and exposure to cor-
porate executives by securing prior commit-
ments on a hypothetical basis, and then offer-
ing them directly to prospective companies
with written assurances that services can be
delivered if the companies' needs fall within
the range of certain preestablished criteria.
These and other techniques ease the burden
on the corporate executive, and are much
appreciated. They show that the community
has done its homework and is serious about
attracting industry.
• Questions will emerge concerning the adequacy
of the local labor force, particularly be-
cause the unemployment- rate is so low. These
can be anticipated by written testimonies
from existing companies which praise the
local labor force, as well as an analysis
which shows the labor force potential in rural
areas around Iowa City. For example, statis-
tics can be assembled which show a potential
labor force well in excess of current unem-
ployed or underutilized labor, related to
farm consolidation and other rural trends
which result in availability of industrial
workers that reside in surrounding rural areas.
• Establish a permanent economic development
committee that draws from state and local
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government, the university, the Chamber,
etc. This leadership group would tran-
scend all existing organizations and
would establish joint policies and pro-
grams for bconomic development. Its very
existence will show seriousness on the
part of community leadership. It can also
become a form for resolution of labor-man-
agement problems, city/university relation-
ships, etc.
• Actively support and promote completion
of Interstate 380. This completed north/
south highway link will enhance the com-
.munity as an industrial location, and in-
fluence development of regional distribution
centers and other "clean and quiet" industry.
• Review local ordinances, regulations and
approval procedures from the standpoint of
the corporate executive trying to.establish
a plant in Iowa City --look for redundancies
and unnecessary steps which can be elimin-
ated and take action.
• Establish an ongoing relationship with IDC
to increase their awareness of Iowa City
and the fact that Iowa City wants new in-
dustry. The more contact there is, and the
more Iowa City is in the forefront, the
greater the prospects for an increased flow
of activity from the state toward the city.
Since IDC is large and reasonably well
funded, it makes sense to rely on them for
initial contacts with industry and for first
contacts with industrial prospects. We have
to help IDC lead the prospects to Iowa City,
rather than elsewhere in the state.
Consider large-scale industrial development proiects--
Based on the outcome of 1 and 2 above, the city can
entertain -the notion of active financial involvement
in economic development, similar to the manner in
which other communities now court industry. Larger -
scale action projects may involve new local legisla-
tion and funding sources, but are more likely to be
effective. Examples of the type of large-scale
activity the city could undertake are:
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Get into the industrial park business--
BDI has continual financial problems with
its industrial park for obvious reasons
when their effort is analyzed. As a
result, serviced sates which are offered
to.manufacturing industry are at market
rates, whereas other communities have sub-
sidized the cost of serviced industrial
sites to industry. At the industrial park,
sites cost approximately $10,000 per acre.
Other communities reduce this cost, with
relatively little public expense, to $1,000
or $2,000 per acre.
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tional enabling legislation at the state
level to allow the community 'to establish
economic development corporations which
operate more like banks than Chambers of
Commerce. ZHA has been involved in several
such programs, and can provide detailed
information, if there is a desire for. it.
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In summary, we recommend establishing a public -sector in-
volvement in economic development through City Council action
with general goals and objectives in mind, and then undertaking
a market analysis effort to identify target companies which
should be located in Iowa City. Following that, a number of
administrative actions can be taken by the city (2 above) which
can then be evaluated in conjunction with the results of the
market analysis (1 above). At that point in the development
of the program, a major evaluation would take place, and the
city would decide whether or not to become further committed to
economic development through a series of more aggressive and
large-scale action projects (3 above).
Regarding the first item --the market analysis-ra budget of
approximately $50,000 should be established in order to do an
adequate job. This budget would allow not only the market anal-
ysis and company identification work, but would allow certain
implementation action including contacting the candidate compan-
ies directly and exploring their corporate growth expectations
while telling them about what Iowa City can offer them. It is
important that this project be adequately funded in order to
allow the proper conclusions to be reached when it is completed.
A lesser effort might result only in scratching the surface,
rather than identifying specific target companies and contacting
them. This project should be managed by experienced economic
development specialists who have no "axes to grind" in Iowa
City. It should be initiated by the Iowa City government and
supported by the university. It should not be highly publicized
up front --rather, let its cooperative results publicize them-
selves after they are completed. We recommend the Chamber of
Commerce be involved in an advisory capacity, but not the prime
agency of responsibility. We would be pleased to prepare a
detailed work program and budget for this item, if there is a
desire on the part of Council to proceed with it.
Regardless of specific actions which are taken in the future,
it seems important that economic development be increased in prior-
ity locally, and that the city gravitate toward an active posture
in encouraging economic.development in Iowa City. A number of
other activities which could be beneficial to the city are possi-
ble under a broad-based program. At the very least, an active
posture on the part of city government may help change the negative
views of several private -sector leaders toward local government,
and would help continue the renaissance of respect for. Iowa City
government which appears to be well underway.
*City o4 Iowa Cite
MEMORANDUM
DATE, August 4, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Managerw
RE: Comments concerning preliminary proposals to develop housing under
Section 8, Housing Assistance Payment Program
Attached are two letters from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
IA05-0030-005 - 86 units, is the proposal submitted by Dr. Stone,
Moline, Illinois
IA05-0030-008 - 81 units is the proposal submitted by Midstates/Old
Capitol
A response from the City is essential. A draft of the recommended response is
attached.
Mr. Zuchelli, the City Attorney and the City Manager recommend that the City
Council not meet with the developers to review these proposals prior to the
submission of the urban renewal bids. Such a meeting might jeopardize the
impartial process established in the urban renewal procedures. Of course, the
Council retains significant control over a proposal if it is accepted by HUD.
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Mr. Nate Ruben, Director
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal Building,
210 Walnut
Des Mines, Iowa 50309
RE: Section 8 Preliminary Proposals
IA05-0030-005 and
IA05-0030-006
CITY
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Dear tir. Ruben,
In response to your letters dated July 28, 1977 concerning the two
proposals referenced above the following comments are provided.
a. There are no objections from the City of Iowa City. The
current year goal contained in the Housing Assistance Plan
is 94 units (elderly) and the three year goal is 194 units
(elderly).
I. b. The site is very well located for housing for the elderly.
The Urban Renewal Plan for Iowa City has had this site designated
for elderly housing for several years. Approval of one of these
proposals will enhance successful completion of the Urban
Renewal Plan.
c. The City Council and Housing Authority will cooperate and
assist the selected developer in any way possible to ensure an
I early start on construction and completion of the project.
d. Your approval of one of the proposals is urgently requested.
There is a need for this type unit in Iowa City and development
of the project will further indicate to others that the
combination of Housing and Community Development funds can be
utilized for neighborhood improvement programs.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Neuhauser
Mayor
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41✓DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UROAN DEVELOPMENT
INSURING OFFICE
FEDERAL BUILDING, 21O WALNUT STREET
DES MOINES, IOWA 50709
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July 28, 1977
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Honorable Mary Neuhauser
Mayor of Iowa City
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear MJa OWI
Subject: Secti7Preliminary Proposal
IA05-0030-005, Iowa City, Iowa
We have received and are considering a preliminary proposal to develop
housing in your jurisdiction under the Section 8 Housing Assistance
Payments Program for new construction. The proposal numbered IA05-0030-
005 consists of 86 elderly units at 314 South Dubuque in Iowa City, Iowa.
The proposed construction would include the following units:
BUILDING
UNIT SIZE
NUMBER
OF UNITS
TYPE
No. of Bedrooms
Total
Elderly
Elevator
One Bedroom
86
Elderly
Pursuant to Section 213(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, your unit of government has the opportunity to object to our
approval of any application on the grounds that the application is
inconsistent with your Local Housing Assistance Plan as approved by HUD
for your jursidiction.
The review criteria to be considered by your unit of government are
outlined in Subpart B, Applications for Housing Assistance in Areas With
Housing Assistance Plans, of the regulations in 24 CFR, Part 891, Review
of Applications for Housing Assistance published in the Federal Register
August 23, 1976.
You are required to submit any objection by your unit of government
based on these grounds no later than 30 days after the date of this
letter. If your unit of government does not intend to object, please
notify us as soon as possible, so that we can expedite the completion
of our review. Any other comments your unit of government might have
which are relevant to our determination concerning approval of this
application for the housing assistance (e.g., site related comments,
whether the proposal is approvable under local codes and zoning
ordinances) would be appreciated.
Sincepely,
NateeRuen"L
Director
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'a DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UREiAN DEVELOPMENT
INSURING OFFICE
'YY a FEDERAL BUILDING, 210 WALNUT STREET
DES MOINES, IOWA 50309
July 28, 1977
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Honorable Mary Neuhauser
Mayor of Iowa City
City Hall
Iowa Cit , Iowa 52240
Dear erg
Subject: Secon 8 Preliminary Proposal
IA05-0030-008, Iowa City, Iowa
We have received and are considering a preliminary proposal to develop
housing in your jurisdiction under the Section 8 Housing Assistance
Payments Program for new construction. The proposal numbered IAO5-0030-
008 consists of 81 elderly units at Dubuque at Court Street, Iowa City.
The proposed construction would include the following units:
BUILDING UNIT SIZE NUMBER OF UNITS
TYPE o. of BedroomsT Totaler y
Elevator One Bedroom 81 Elderly
Pursuant to Section 213(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, your unit of government has the opportunity to object to our
approval of any application on the grounds that the application is
inconsistent with your Local Housing Assistance Plan as approved by HUD
for ,your jursidiction.
The review criteria to be considered by your unit of government are
outlined in Subpart B, Applications for Housing Assistance in Areas With
Housing Assistance Plans, of the regulations in 24 CFR, Part 891, Review
of Applications for Housing Assistance published in the Federal Register
August 23, 1976.
You are required to submit any objection by your unit of government
based on these grounds no later than 30 days after the date of this
letter. If your unit of government does not intend to object, please
notify us as soon as possible, so that we can expedite the completion
of our review. Any other comments your unit of government might have
which are relevant to our determination concerning approval of this
application fpr the housing assistance (e.g., site related comments,
whether the proposal is approvable under local codes and zoning
ordinances) would be appreciated.
Sin erely,
Nat Ruben
D i r e c1Zr
City of Iowa CHO
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Angela Ryan, Asst-. City Attorney ,:,,,�
RE: Abandonment of Condemnation Proceedings
QUESTION PRESENTED
August 3, 1977
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If the City should begin condemnation proceedings, what costs
would be incurred if it changed its mind and abandoned the project?
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Section 472.34, 1977 Code of Iowa, provides that if the condemnor
should decline to take the property after the hearing before the condem-
nation commission, the condemnor shall pay to the landowner the costs
and damages actually suffered by the landowner and reasonable attorney
fees to be taxed by the Court.
In Atherton v. State Conservation Comnission, 203 N.W.2d 620
(Iowa, 1973), the state argued that recoverable costs and damages
were limited to those incurred by the appeal to district court. The
court stated that the purpose of section 472.34 was to restore a landowner
to his status quo when a condemnation proceeding previously undertaken
against him has been abandoned. As a result, the court allowed a judg-
ment for legal expenses from the beginning of negotiations until after
the appeal was taken, the fee of the plaintiff's appraisor, and crnpensa-
tion for time and mileage expended by plaintiff in connection with the
condemnation including the period after the appeal was taken.
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COMMENTARY ON COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
PREPARED BY DENNIS R. KRAFT
JULY 28, 1977
STATUS REPORT
At this time the Citizen Participation Phase of the Comprehensive Planning
Process is nearly completed. Both the selected and general surveys have been
completed, and a community -wide series of citizen meetings have been held.
It appears as though a fairly large segment of the community is presently
aware of the existence of the Comprehensive Planning Process, and most
comments received tend to be favorable. The General Survey (Iowa City Plan
People's Guide and Survey) was well received, and in excess of 2000 responses
were returned for processing. This represents a total population of 5000-6000
persons, or 12-14 percent of the entire Iowa City population.
As a result of the above-mentioned activity, the Staff has completed a draft
of issues and alternatives which will help guide the planning process. It is
anticipated that the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) will
adopt these issues and alternatives on July 28th and that they will then be
immediately transmitted to the City Council. The City Council will be requested
to take action on the issues and alternatives by mid-August. Once this action
has been taken, the Staff will prepare impact analysis of each of the, issues
and alternatives so as to provide both the CPCC and the City Council with a
sound basis for decision making.
As of this date, the following topical (background) reports have been approved
by the CPCC and have been printed: Population Report, Land Use Summary Report,
Housing Report, Vegetation Guide, Landforms Guide, Utilities Report, TTafficways
Report, and Locational Factors Report.
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The Land Use Concepts Report and the Community Facilities Report have been
approved by the CPCC and are presently being printed. The Economics Report
has been partially completed and is presently awaiting further economic infor-
mation on the downtown area of Iowa City.
The Citizen Participation Report will be completed in August subsequent to
the receipt of the last computer runs on the cross -tabulations of the General
Survey responses.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
All future reports will be published in a standardized format and will be
simultaneously distributed to all members of both the City Council and the
Planning and Zoning Commission. This procedure is comparable to the process
that has been followed for some time relative to the distribution of Current
i
Planning Staff Reports.
Subsequent to Council approval of issues and alternatives, Community Development
Department personnel will be assigned to the preparation of impact statements
based upon specific areas of expertise, i.e., personnel with legal, economic,
or design backgrounds will be primarily utilized in those areas. This should
provide both a more uniform, and a highly competent level of analysis for
all issues.
It is intended that the impact analysis process will provide the decision makers
with alternative recommendations and the anticipated consequences of each of
these alternatives. The Staff will not make specific recommendations for
particular courses of action at this time. Specific Staff recommendations
Will occur only after the City Council, the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating
Committee, and the Planning and Zoning Commission have made decisions.on issues
to be evaluated and basic policies to be followed.
In that the Urban Renewal bids will be received in mid-September, it is anticipated
that a somewhat lesser amount of Staff work will be devoted to the Comprehensive
Planning Process from the middle of September through the middle of October,
due to the need to provide thorough analysis of all Urban Renewal proposals.
Once the City Council has made decisions on and has adopted the Area Transpor-
tation Study, these decisions will also be integrated into the Comprehensive
Planning Process, and will be used to complete the transportation element of
the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
The process outlined above, and the attached schedule, are clearly attainable,
but will require diligent Staff effort. If the planning process is to remain
on schedule, it is essential that the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee,
the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City Council make decisions in a
timely manner. Failure to do so will result in the entire process being thrown
off schedule.
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. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN •
JULY
--Analyzed Comp Plan process and redirected activities. Fstablished revised
time schedule.
--Issue Went ifi Cation and alternative sulutiun Process to he completed by
staff.
--CPCC to review issues and alternatives.
AMUST
--Issues and alternatives to be reviewed and approved by Council.
--Impact analysis of each issue and alternative begun by staff.
--Council reviews/adopts A.T.S.
SEPTEMBER
--Complete staff impact analysis.
--CPCC review and approval of Impact Analysis.
--Begin drafting goals and objectives for the Plan.
OCTOBER
--Council review and approval of Impact Analysis.
--Staff completes work on draft goals and objectives.
--Goals and Objectives reviewed by CPCC and P$Z.
--Staff begins drafting of land Use Plan.
NOVEMBER
-Goals and Objectives approved by Council.
--Staff completes draft land Use Plan.
--Staff develops draft policy statements related to the Land Use Plan.
--Land Use Plan and Policy Statements will be reviewed by CPCC, P&Z, and Council.
DECP.MBER
--Public meetings scheduled to review Land Use Plan and Policies.
--Staff to begin work on subdivision ordinance amendments.
--Council approval of Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Plan Policies.
--Staff begins mapping of new zoning districts.
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DATEI August 4, 1977
TO: City Council ��II
FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director DCD alt
RE: Comprehensive Plan - Issues and Alternatives
Attached is a listing of Issues and Alternatives for Council consideration at 3:30,
Monday, August 8, 1977. These Issues and Alternatives represent a synthesis of
comprehensive planning staff work, citizen participation and Comprehensive Plan
Coordinating Committee effort. This memo outlines the background of the Issues and
Alternatives, describes the needed Council action and 'indicates what the next steps
will be. Please note that changes made by CPCC are represented in italics for ad-
ditions and as dashed out for deletions.
BACKGROUND
The Issues and Alternatives were approved for transmittal to Council by CPCC at
their July 30, 1977 meeting. They are a blending of citizen concerns, committee
member views and staff advice which CPCC feels is representative of items needed to
be considered as we begin final preparation of a plan.
NEEDED COUNCIL ACTION
In order for the planning program to continue Council needs to direct the staff to
analyze the land use, economic, environmental, social and legal impacts of the
alternatives relating to each issue. Any changes the Council wants to make in either
the issues to be considered or the alternatives to be analyzed will strengthen the
planning process. Amendments to the existing document could take some of the fol-
lowing forms:
1. Agree to a particular issue and its alternatives and direct staff to proceed.
2. Disagree with wording of issue and alternative, amend and direct staff to proceed.
3. Eliminate unacceptable alternatives.
4. Add new issues and/or alternatives and direct staff to proceed.
S. Agree that a particular alternative is the answer to an issue and direct the
staff not to analyze this alternative and consider it as a given.
Elimination of unacceptable alternatives by the Council will enable the staff to
concentrate its work effort on more important issues and alternatives. Similarly,
consensus on any alternatives will give direction to the staff analysis as the alter-
natives are analyzed.
NEXT STEPS
The next few steps in the planning process following Council consideration of Issues
and Alternatives are as follows:
1. Planning staff analyzes the land use, economic, environmental, social and legal.
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implications of each alternative. 'Phis analysis will be conpi.led and sent to
CPCC without a staff recommendation.
2. CPCC will review the staff analysis and make any adjustments they wish. They
will then choose one alternative for each issue and make a recommendation to
Council.
3. Council will review the analysis and CPCC recommendation.. Council will then
choose an alternative for each issue and direct the staff to begin preparing a
land use plan and revised zoning ordinance.
4. Staff will prepare a land use plan and revised zoning ordinance with CPCC
guidance.
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ISSUJ:: Meat Should be the eventual traffic circulatiun pattern in the down- c'
town area? (Trafficways Report, surve' convents, nei.gbborhood meetings) b C-1 Cc
1 3-,—I-t—shou3d-rer.:nin- for- We
few-strcetsto b-e-ciosezt—(Tmi-6hborhood-meet-ings)-
2. The downtown should have a maze street pattern that discourages
through traffic and encourages pod-strian orientation. (neighborhood
meetings) ?p
3. The downtown street pattern should be orderly and predictable�wlth
one way street pairs surrounding the downtown. (neighborhood
meetings)
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ISSUE:
How
should parking be paid for in the downtown area?
1.
The park and shop concept should be established encouraged. in
Iowa City. (General Survey -- 52.70)
2.
Parkers should pay for their owrl parking. .(General Survey -- 40.4°v)
Z-ISSUdo
3.
The ride and shop concept should be encouraged in Ionia City.
R'hat should the city do in regard to urban design?
1.
Expand the authority and jurisdiction of the Design Review Committee.
2.
Use incentive zoning to influence urban design.
3.
Use street design standards to enhance downtown appearancceby zoning,
(neighborhood meetings) e
4:--The-eity-should-net-try-to-infIuenee-urban-design.---(neighberheeEI
meetings)
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GROW"i'N i•L1NAGF:MR:r F AND ADNNISTRN'rION
ISSUE: Which development pattern mould most, effectively provide a quality
living onvironment for lows City's residents?
ISSUE
ISSUE
ISSUE:
_d---Spvau;k-
-2—Gore.
3. Multi -core.
4. Natural.
Comment -- From the People's Guide and Survey, the following response
was obtained: sprawl: ---3.-99, core - 16.2%, multi -core - 29.6%,
natural - 34.90, no opinion - 9.3
What rate of population growth is desired for Iowa City?
1-Remtiin as it is now, as -much -as -possible.
2. Continue to grow, but at a moderate rate.
3:—Sbol--to groin laiger at an increased -rate.
M1.._Eek=gteHkh-DeeHP-AakuPa11.y---de-AetHkAg- a -x VeF€ere—Do-nothing to
encourage -or- discourage -growth. --
Comment -- From the people's Guide and Survey, the following response
was obtained: 1) Remain as it is now as much as possible -
24.3%; 2) Continue to grow, but at a moderate rate - 48.4%;
3) Seek to grow larger at an increased rate - 3.8%; 4) Lek
grewkh-eeeHr-naturally---dD-nB£hi:Ag-tD-2Aie£%Dp8---2�-Br-
Do nothing to encourage or discourage growth - 21.0%.
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Should additional notice to affected citizens be required in rezoning
decisions?
1. Notice of proposed zoning changes should be mailed to the owners of
included and immediately adjacent properties and costs assessed to
the proponent of the zoning change.
2. 'rhe current procedure of posting a sign on the property giving notice
of the proposed zoning change is adequate whoa coupled with the
public hearing, notice of which is published in the newspaper at
least 15 days before the hearing.
ed to tha owners
and aonls liorne'by
Should the current administrative procedures of the zoning and subdivision
ordinances be altered to expedite the time in whi.ch.plat approval,
building permits, appeals and amendments are processed?
1. Review applicable time limits with City Manager and Planning and
zoning Commission to determine if amendment to shorten the time
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limits for the various actions, permits and approvals are feasible,
and amend where appropriate.
2--pla.inCiCiii-viii`rentprocedures-sperified-in—ILc zmiuil; ane su civisi.on—
-ord'iriances.
ISSUE: Should citizen participation in zoning deei%.ions which affect their
neighborhoods be increased?
1. Amend the current procedures under which affected ci.tizens may
i propose or protest zoning changes in order to increase their role
and voice in such decisions. (neighborhood meetings)
2. Maintain current procedures under which affected citizens may propose
amendments or protest zoning changes, while encouraging citizens to
use them.
Comment -- If citizens are to be given more of a role in decisions
affecting their neighborhood, the primary difficulty will be
to create a technique which will give such citizens a more
effective voice than they have currently while retaining
ultimate authority to make such decisions in the City Council.
ISSUE: 11hat should the ci.ty's policy be regarding development activities occurring
outside the city limits but within the two-mile extraterritorial control
area of Iowa City?
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1. The City of Iowa City should require the developer to meet the
Procedural requirements of the Subdivision Code, but should waive
the general requirements as long as the developer or owner is willing
to submit agreements waiving his right to object to cost and assess-
ment for public improvements and agreements for dedicating necessary
rights-of-way for future city streets.
2. I'he city should require the devoloper of any parcel subjedt to its
authority to meet both the procedural and general requirements of
the Subdivision Code.
3. Tho city should require the developer of any such parcel to meet the
procedural and all the general requirements of the Subdivision Code,
except for the installation of sanitary sewers.
4. The city should require the developer of any such parcel to meet
both the procedural and general requirements of the Subdivision Code,
but should establish 'a procedure by which a variance from the general
requirements may be obtained.
5. Allow for large Zot (one acre or more) subdivisions with lower
utility and developiaent standards than City s'tandardn for urban
development.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SrR ICES
ISSUE: What park and recreation areas should the' city provide and Maintain for
present and future population?
1. Maintain present sites only.
2. Acquire park and recreation areas as needed in accorclance with
park and recreation standards.
3. Acquire areas of environmental concern (r.iverfront, natural areas,
stream valleys).
4. Reserve land which will be needed as future facility sites.
S. Accept dedications from private developers. -
6. Sell park and recreation land that cannot be justified geographically,
environmentally, or by amount of demand.
7. Require dedications from private deveZopers (based on area or number
of uni-ts).
'ISSUE: What should be the locational pattern of schools in Iowa City?
Comment -- New demand areas can be served by new schools, temporary units,
expansions, busing, or redrawing boundaries.
—addi+iona 1—bu11diTrgs:
2. Build new school central to now neighborhoods.
3. Expand existing buildings, and increase capacities with temporaries.
4. Close schools no longer supported by neighborhood populatribn; sell
or use as other facilities.
ISSUE: Is additional. capital :investment in fire protection necessary?
1. No -- no.change.
2. Yes -- an additional NR station.
3. Yes -- an expansion of central station.
ISSUE: 111hat should the city do about the police facilities?
1. No change.
2. Expand existing facilities.
3. Support a joi.nt law enforcement facility.
ISSUE: ]low should library facilities be improved?
/V Comment -- 64.20 of General Survey respondents felt library services
:uY reresoff t-faci-l-it-yr (General L!VC',
2. Build at nen location. (General Surrey)
3. Include ites.--programs; cquiptrent-and%or branch libraries,
1 -ours
ISSUE: flow much recreation equipment and facilities should the city provide?
Comment -- 59.6' of General Survey respondents felt additional
recreation facilities should be funded.
1. Expand recreation center to include additional facilities.
2.-Bring-ree-reation--facilities-up-to-national-standards incl'cpenclent of
Un ix,ers i-ty-o E-Zmaa .
3. 1'iorl: with University of Iowa in providing recreation facilities
adequate to neet national standa ds.
4 I�o-addi-trona equtpment-Jfaoi-li+lesat_thi-s_tir•.c.
a site other that the recreation
5. L•'xpand
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should be expanded. About
equal in numb -.,r of
cosionts
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"build a not; library" and
"Cxp:u;d tha prrscnr
library"
use,
:uY reresoff t-faci-l-it-yr (General L!VC',
2. Build at nen location. (General Surrey)
3. Include ites.--programs; cquiptrent-and%or branch libraries,
1 -ours
ISSUE: flow much recreation equipment and facilities should the city provide?
Comment -- 59.6' of General Survey respondents felt additional
recreation facilities should be funded.
1. Expand recreation center to include additional facilities.
2.-Bring-ree-reation--facilities-up-to-national-standards incl'cpenclent of
Un ix,ers i-ty-o E-Zmaa .
3. 1'iorl: with University of Iowa in providing recreation facilities
adequate to neet national standa ds.
4 I�o-addi-trona equtpment-Jfaoi-li+lesat_thi-s_tir•.c.
a site other that the recreation
2.
3.
develop a77d use faci.litice.
jointly with other private
i
at can be urad for
water, schools, connunitp
provision for a
zoning ordi.7arec to provide for
Onoc a parcel of land is acquired and zoned for park purposeer an extra-
ordinary majority of the City Council would be required to chang,: the
zone and use.
The currant policy of allowing park land to have. any zoning designation
should continue.
4. A special zone should be created for all pub7.ic and semi-public ores.
5. L•'xpand
center.
ISSUE:
Row should
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use,
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Issue.:
Should
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1. A speci
2.
3.
develop a77d use faci.litice.
jointly with other private
i
at can be urad for
water, schools, connunitp
provision for a
zoning ordi.7arec to provide for
Onoc a parcel of land is acquired and zoned for park purposeer an extra-
ordinary majority of the City Council would be required to chang,: the
zone and use.
The currant policy of allowing park land to have. any zoning designation
should continue.
4. A special zone should be created for all pub7.ic and semi-public ores.
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OF
PRECEDING
DOCUMENT
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should be expanded. About equal in number of ca mnents were
"build a ]loll Library" and "expand th;: present. library."
]--Expand jirc=vent faci9,iGy—(Celle ral Survey)
2. Build at net; location. (General Survey)
3. Include now programs- branch libraries, and exp�lrrLd
hours
ISSUE: How much recreation equipment and facilities should the city provide?
bComment -- 59.606 of General Survey respondents felt additional
recreation facilities should be funded.
1. Expand recreation center to include additional facilities.
2. --Bring-recreation--facilities--up-to-national--standards; iiidependent'of
i UnivcrsA-ty-of—Irnaa .
3. Work with University of lowa in providing recreation facilities
adequate to neet national standards.
d [' o--additYonal equipmen't/faLi-lities_at—this_tima
5. Expand recreation facilities at a site other than the recreation
center.
;.'ISSUE: flow sicould community facilities be ,jointly developed?
1. Sc'rooZs, parks and libraries should jointly develop and use facilities.
2. The city should develop community facilities jointly with other private
uses.
3. Tie city should develop multipurpose sites that can be used for
many different functions (e.g., fire, parts, waiver, schools, community
center, Zibrra'y, etc.)
ISSUE: Should the city aisend the. Boning ordinance to include provision for a
^
special Bone for all park
lands?
1,
A special Bone should
be included in the Boning
ordinance to provide for
parks and other similar open space uses.
2..
Once a parcel of land
is acquired and zoned for
park purposes an extra-
ordinary majority of the City Council would be
required to cha;Vc the
zone and use.
3.
The current policy of
allowing park land to hava any Boning designation
should continue.
4.
A special none should
be created for all public
and seri-public uses.
I,A\U use
ISSUH: What policy should the city adopt too-': rdS a1111Cxa LlOn?
1. Annex RalsPen-und-Ytt}loc.-E eek b;, watersheds.
2. Annex as requested.
3. NO additional annexation.
4. Deannexation of those areas which cannot be efficiently served.
5. Annex before deveZop,,nent occurs.
6. Annex after development occurs.
Comment -- Alternative 1 would be accepted if the natural growth pattern
was adopted.
ISSUE: What methods should the city reclu.ire to protect incompatible land uses
in relatively- close proximity?
Comment -- In many instances it may be desirable to locate incompatible
uses in close proximity to each other (c.g., student housing
within walling distance of the university campus, commercial
areas, and recreation facilities). By controlling the
side-effects of the more intense uses, the incompatibility of
land uses can be minimized and a quality living environment
provided.
1. Let the market take care of :itself.
2. Allow incompatible uses to be located in close proximity (where
desirable and/or necessary) if buffers, careful site planning, and
similar considerations are given to development.
ISSUE: How can ,densities of residential areas be increased without adversely
affecting existing residents?
t 1. Maintain existing policies (i.e., impose higher density zoning onto
the (former) lower density area).
2. Rezone to higher (residential) densities compact areas which call be
entirely redeveloped over a short time period. (neighborhood meetings)
3. Require large scale multifamily complexes in redevelopment areas
(e.g.,
4. Scatter higher densities throughout the City.
ISSUE: 11ow should the city use topography, soils, crater, distance from core
areas, utilities, traffi.cways and vegetation as locational criteria in
lplanning and zoning?
\/\... 1. Maintain steep slopes :in opon space (public or pri.vate).
2. Evaluate other unev of steep r.Zope.
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(h:\\U USE, cont.) f � J:;J�:..�_�,.,
27 3. Use development: poLontials and limitations of the. area's soils
and cater in land use plumning and zoning.
ISSUE:
3: 4. Develop population :intensities in relationship to distance from
core areas (i.e., higher densities close to cores, lower densities
farther from cores).
q. 5. Locate new development in areas which can be served by lo;ical and
efficient extensions of existing utility services.
57 6. Use trafficway service corridors as positive locational criteria
for high intensity land uses.
67 7. Require site plans which preserve significant urban vegetation
wherever possible.
What policy should the city adopt towards the existence of land uses
With obsolete locations (i.e., land uses that exist within the community
that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of residents, which create
unnecessary traffic congestion, or similar problems by virtue of their
location).
1. Let market take care of itself (do nothing).
2. Change surrounding land uses to compatible use by change in zoning.
3. provide Require buffers, such as screening, around the obsolete site.
4. Relocate the use to a suitable site.
5. Choose the most appropriate alternative (above) for the individual
case.
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I MIS I NG
ISSUE:
HOW shulIld t}iP majElvity of nev, ImlIt: iianl I IIo LISi 111; I) I! pl'Ovidud?
1.
Scattered thraughout Cit}' ill Slnall (3 StOI'y) COIIIPI X05.
(General Survey -- 38.3%)
2.
Concentrated in the CIID in low-rise buildings.
3.
Concentrated in the CSU in 4-7 story buildings. (GulicrRl Survey --
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18.2%)
4..-Conaeatrated-in-thc-CSD-in5-r2
stoiy buil-din.6sv-(Genera l-SufV&y --
—7-7v)
S.
In areas of mixod use (e.g., above retail buildings).
G.
Provide equal opportunity for all the above.
ISSUE:
What
should the city do to encourage provision of lower. -cost housing?
---pj5-sat}OR
---- let-market-respendc
2:
1. lloduco lot requirements. (General Survey -- 36.6% of respondents
would be satisfied with smaller yard if it lowered housing costs.)
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'2. Eliminate side yard requirements. (General Survey respondents
indicated favorable attitudes toward townhouses, garden homes.)
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3. Allow for mobile home subdivisions. (neighborhood meetings)
G.
4. Revise mobile home ordinance. (neighborhood meetings)
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5.
Look at alternative housing for low and moderate income people.
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ISSUE:
What
should the city do to improve the quality of housing?
1.
Continue and expand rehabilitation projects. (65' of General Survey
respondents felt rehabilitation loans should be available.)
2.
Enact additional construction and site requirements for multi Family
housing to encourage additional amenities (e.g., outdoor recreation
areas, balconies, porches).
3.
Base building codes on performance standards.
4.
Present thio requirements are sufficient control.
ISSUE:
Should
the city provide housing assistance to low-income. residents?
Comment
-- Alternative types of housing assistance are being researched
tinder the sllperVisi.011 of Julie Vann.
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/
1.
Yes.
2.
No.
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4. The city should have a recycling plant like Ames. (neighborhood
meetings)
u, The.city vhou7.d adopt an ordinance requiring mandatory deposits on
alt beverage containers.
ISSUE: What steps should the city take to encourage alternative energy sources?
1. The city should offer low interest loans for insulation. (General
Surrey -- 71.1% said they would Participate.)
2.. The city should offer lora interest loans for solar heating. (General
Survey -- 57.1% would participate.
3. The city should require lowa-Illinois to develop windmill electric
generative capacity to partially serve Town City. (no:ighborhood
mocti.ngs)
4. The city should make solar and wind power systems property tax exempt.
(neighborhood meetings)
S. The city should recover methano from organic washes. (nr.ighborhood
meetings)
ENERGY
ISSllli:
khat activities should the city pursue to nssurc energy and resource
conservation?
1.
The city should establish energy efficient huilding design standards.
(General Survey -- 85.79. responded yes.)
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2�
The city should tax automobile use. (General Survey -- 43.5%--
responded no.
The city, should tax large cars only. (General Survey -- 43.5%
�3�
responded yes, 39.7% said no.)
I4.
The city should offer incentives for multifamily and cluster develop-
ment. (General Survey -- 43.6% yes, 29.3' no.)
5:--The -eity-sheHid-eHeeH:•age-lineav-deve lepSeat-aleag-arterial-streets:
6---iaulti €amily-dwelliHg-HHits-she Hld-have-baI eeHles-or-perehes-i-e r•-ea eh
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How
active a role should the city take in resource recovery and recycling?
;I\S
1.
The city should financiaZZy support recycling of waste materials.
(General Survey -- 52.1% responded yes.)
2.
The city should collect separated waste material. (General Survey --
90.9% said they would participate.)
3.
The city should have a recycling center only. (General Survey --
55.7% said they would participate.
4. The city should have a recycling plant like Ames. (neighborhood
meetings)
u, The.city vhou7.d adopt an ordinance requiring mandatory deposits on
alt beverage containers.
ISSUE: What steps should the city take to encourage alternative energy sources?
1. The city should offer low interest loans for insulation. (General
Surrey -- 71.1% said they would Participate.)
2.. The city should offer lora interest loans for solar heating. (General
Survey -- 57.1% would participate.
3. The city should require lowa-Illinois to develop windmill electric
generative capacity to partially serve Town City. (no:ighborhood
mocti.ngs)
4. The city should make solar and wind power systems property tax exempt.
(neighborhood meetings)
S. The city should recover methano from organic washes. (nr.ighborhood
meetings)
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r: f:rGIiIS01i11000 CONSERVATION AND PRO-ITC'Tro\
ISSUE: Should a policy be adopLod which encourages neighborhood prescrvati.on
by protective; existing resources and eliminating blighting conditions
while allowing change to occur?
l:--UBiliae-a-stFategy-oF-sEleet+t=e-pt,blie-ins=esEr.�eA�-and-�nnovatEvc-lend
use-Eontt'els:
2:--Revise-ex:istlna-land-use-eontrols-and-allow-neighberhoads-to-be-shaped
H3 t)tiA-t)I05 a -EB nS tFa'i I7 td-
1. SeZectivcly itnrove neighborhood ntreets, parks and schools.
it 2, enforce existing zoning standards to eliminate blighting
influences.
3. Revise noninj provisions to require buffering of harmful side-effects.
3: 4. Maintain the existing land use controls and allow market forces
to shape the future character of neighborhoods.
5---`vB9-ftl tP3'iiftv`Z+HBa--R%2-_'..-e'-9�-thB-fBk?'vh-36ct!2-Ui?-�.+-h9-:Ydi?8P2?oftoeBi?
neatiBn= (revised again - this is now alternatives'5 and C)
5. 'Phe city should install additionaZ rignage and enforce traffic reg-
ulations strictly in residential areas. (neighborhood meetings,
slo=oeys) (also included in 'Transportation section)
�ti�d�1�r
C. The city should vzine*r•crC'b traffic diverters at se7.ected intersections
to protect residentiaZ areas. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
(also included in 'transportation section)
7. Amend the zoning ordinance to reduce the intensity of deUelopment.
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RDUSl'RIAL IVVEI_oP,lEu�
ISSUE: Should .industrial growth and developmentn
he ecout•a ;ed? °r�/�/
Survey, neighborhood niecL:ings, CI'C(:) ! (General �::
1. Encoura;:e the attraction of ne:o and the expansion of existing industr.inl
concerns. (Cenotal Survey comments, CPCC, neighhorhood meetings)
t"
/ 2. Adopt n policy wh:icll neither encotuages nor discourages now industrial
jdevelopment but which allo:rs it to occur in response to natural
market forces. It
staff alternative)
3. Adopt a policy which discourages further industrinl development.
(planning staff alternative)
ISSUE: If additional industrial development is encouraged, what role should the
City play in attracting it? (CPCC, planning staff)
I. Actively seek to attract industry by providing incentives such as
public investment in new infrastructure, tax breaks, etc. (neighborhood
meetings, planning staff alternative)
2. Promote industrial development through support and funding of a local
industrial development commission. (CPCC, Planning staff alternative)
3. Plork more closely with existing industrial development concerns
such as the Iota Development Commission, and the Chamber of Commerce.
(staff, Economics Report-)
4. Continue to permit existing agencies and organizations to take the
active role in promoting industrial developnent. (planning staff alternative)
ISSUE: If additional industrial development is encouraged, what type of industry
should Iowa City attempt to attract? (General Survey, neighborhood
meetings, CPCC)
1�1L>temgto_of_txactall_kinds-of-industry including.-mmiu ci�iCtur-irig;
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SZ•ace-nUzrosearcli-oricnted^indtistrixs: --(General-Survey-- 22.7
(_ v apj Ai,ed-of-att.racting-heavy:-industry. )
��(v) 2. Attempt to attract only those types of industries which can build
upon and utilize the resources of the University, the hospitals and
other major ompolyers such as ACT and 14estinghouse. (General Survey -
83% approved of university and medically oriented industry,)
3. Attempt to attract research and service oriented industries which can
utilize existing community resources but do not have a strong
dependence upon the existing major employers in the community,
(General Survey - 71.2; approved of attracting light industry.)
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CWNERC1AL DERLOPMENT
ISSUE: I;hat po]icy should be adopted regarding the (levelopmmit of ndditlonnl
Outlying shopping centers?
1. Encourage the development of additional ouLlying shoppi.nl; centers by
providing new infrastructure and additional commercially zoned land.
J(General Survey - 18.3' indicated o preference for appropriately
designed shopping malls.)
2. Discourage additional shopping centers through down-zening rezoning
existing commercially zoned land and denying future requests for large
scale rezoni.ngs. (General Survey - 61.7% expressed disapproval of
additional malls.)
3. Adopt a policy which neither encourages nor discourages new retail
centers, but which can accommodate them as the need arises.
ISSUE: Should the development of small convenience commercial centers by
permitted in residential neighborhoods?
1. Po -mit the development of limited convenience commercial centers in
neighborhoods not currently served by a commercial facility and
which serves only the immediate neighborhood residents. (General
Survey - 70.6`t approved of neighborhood commercial centers.)
Al. "naikot f to seect the
es lsite and size of neighborhood cormler-
cial cc or3r-
3. Continue, to the extent possible, to exclude the development of
commercial activity in residential neighborhoods.
4. Identify areas where small convenience center, would be appropriate r✓td
reserve land for this purpose.
5. Allow for neighborhood review of proposed convenience center ,facilities.
6. Adola performance standards which will regulate the Zocation, design
and siae of neighborhood convenience centers.
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ISSUE: Ilhat baI;in cc of modes of transportaIion should Iowa City encourage throuh
budgeting and land use p.•nulillp.? g
1. The city should keep things atilt!" like they are today, ;I transportation
system Wit i.ch is primarily auto dmninant. (neighborhood etecti.ngs,
surveys)
2. 7'110-eity-silouldl-d.iseAtltage-the-use-o€-atltas-throu }1-nAt-bHilding-new
highways -and -by -great}y-expanding-teansit_ serviee: 1'ha cite s%aoul.i
expZorc inCeYdtiVes to dicooltr•,230 uce of autornOUZes.
(neighborhood
mecti.ngs, surveys) •
3. 'file city should have ;a balanced transportation system with some highway
street improvements projects and expanded transit service. (neighborhood
meetings, surveys)
4. 7110 city should expand transit service where it is most efficient and
build highway-prejeets transnortatior, eorri.dora where transit is
less efficiont. (nei.ghborhood meetings, surveys)
ISSUE: Meat policy should the city establish regarding the construction of now
arterial streets?
1. Tale city should build new arterial streets to meet current and anti-
cipated demand. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
\� 2. The city should build new arterial streets only in peripheral locations.
(neighborhood meetings, surveys)
3. The city should not build new arterial streets except to directly
serve newly developing areas. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
4. The city should only build new arterial streets in areas of low residen-
tial impact or to relieve impact in existing residential areas.
(neighborhood meetings, surveys)
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ISSUE: It'hat policy should the city establish regarding the widening of existing
arterial streets?
1. The city should widen existing arterial streets to meet current and
anticipated demand. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
\. 2. The city should widen existing arterial streets only in areas of low
residential impact or to relieve existing impacted res.iclent.ial
areas. (neighborhood meetings, survoys). r
( Iihr�
Ci , %11Ai �d not I� ci Ic an�� istin� t�al� si rerie� �i..,t.I, w,
ISSUE: flow should the city protect residential arcas :I:roIll inappropri.nto levels
of through traffic?
1. The city should construct traffic di.verters atselected intersections
NA to protect residential areas. (neighborhood nu;etings, surveys)
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(TRANSPORTATION, cont.)
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2. The city should install additional si.gnage and enforce traffic regulations
strictly 'in residential areas. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
city s
flits hould ]cave tl+ings as they arc sincc:_traffic.:is,not th:e[.,
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m ¢•.h o pfoobhenr, (irri(;
('rrn\SPORT:\'I'10\, cont.
LoehooJ-mee.8; nvr;) ser. nor ;...,,.. � J;a'lo:r
S. The city should develop a truckway plan to route truck traffic around
the city and lesson truck traffic on highway .l, Governor and Ilodye
Streets. (neighborhood meetings)
G. '1710 city should combine one or more of the above alternatives in its
pol :icy.
ISSUE: h'hat should the city policy be in regard to pedestrian traffic?
1, 7'hc city should construct walkways .for pedestrians.
2. The city needs to construct more sido;alks. (General Survey - 32.7;
yes, 43.9% no)
11! 3. The city should establish linear parks along streams and waterways
1 through which walkways could be established,
A---hike.ways-should-be-sepata�e-frem-walkways---fnei-ghbarheod-,aeeE=_ngs}
see new issue below
S. The city should amend the subdivision requirements in regard to
sidewalks so that sidewalks would not be constructed o, both sides
of the street, and/or sidewalks cold be placed along rear lot lines
away from the street. (neighborhood meetings)
G. No change in present policy.
7. 'I'In0 city should comb:in0 one or more of the above alternatives in its
policy.
ISSUE: What other alternatives should the city explore to solve traffic pro.;, -I,-,73?
1. Stagger espZoyrnent hours.
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2. G'ncou cg7e car pooling.
3. Construct commuter parking lots and encourage employers to run shuttle
busses to and from centers of employment.
ISSUE: Aat should be the city policy regarding bikeways?
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Comment -- 7G7, of General Survey respondents felt the city needed more
bikeways to encourage this alternate mode of transportation.
1. Phe city should establish o continuous bikeway systnur. (rteig)sborhao,3
meatingr.)
P. The city should establish bikeways repara-Led J7•orn walkways and auto-
rnobi,lr traffic only in restricted areas where traffic is heav;t.
3. Vic c:it:t should establish a bikeway systern for ,use by chOdrer and rider;,
ronJiZling to corpete with auto.'nobiZe traffic. (pnbli(,, wi'
bicycle group)
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(TRANSPORTATION, cont.) •
9.%/1/;mac ;n(,l-N�1v., c,
5. Bil;nrdar,,s sltotcld be scplrat.� j'rcrrt t� Gi;tmns
&G L;L,(IG'iJG.hFJRIIW
(nn,:ylthorlrood MOCLing'-)
ENVIRO;';Ili\I' •
ISSUE
ISSUE
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101at niensures c:m the city follow to prutecl: residents and their prod^rty
from flood waters along Ralston Crack?
4---EtrfOPee-tha-F100d-111a:i1144aangeiilerlt-0edin; iw'e.-as-it-now-exist5-
2: 1. Control storuraater rl)nO.Fr upstream to lessen downstream flooding.
is 2. Purchase rued remove homes ctr:let)aes in the }00-year-floedplein floo,,
4- 3. Utilize thoroughfare and ut:i.i:ity extension policies to disco m age
floodplain use.
4. Acquire Zand aZong the creek, for a Zirtcar park.
Horn can the city encourage tree plantings?
Existing tree planting ordinance with u111er alterations.
Tree planting ordinance with more stringent requirements. (neighborhood
meetings)
Tree planting program for those not covered by the ordinance,
4. Work with Project Green and similar organizations.
'? Repeal tree planting ordinance, let market take care of itself.
G. Explore incentives to encourage tree pZanting. �.<<0,,,(, J� r,:.l_•
16=94 11,'here-sIletl}cl-the-new-sewage-treatment-faeiilty-be-Ioeatea
}---Nnrthern-}oeatien-
2---Southern-}oeatien-
S:--Middle-}eea6ien:
ISSUE: How can the city preserve prime agricultural land?
I. Zone land with high eorn crop suitability (e.g., raging of 100 or more
average production over the last five near.) as agricultural as long as
alternate development sites available.
2. Do not extend trafficways and utilities to prime agricultural land as
long as alternative development sites exist.
3. Joint city-cotu:ty planning.
llor" can the city assist in providing a quality environment along the Iowa
River?
Comment --
Specific proposals have heen
researched ii), the
Rivorfl•ont
Cmnmission.
1. Adapt
and implement rccommendat.ions
as proposed by the
Riverfront
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(Ii\V1RONMENT, cont.) �7L1jf �htJl J�L'iJ �L�!Jh`Il
Comld%sion.
2. Adapt and implement sclecLed proposals ur 1.110 Rivcrrront Commission.
3. Adapt proposals as port of 1110 land use plan, encourage implementation
by privat0 funding.
4. Do nothing.
}SSlllia--llaw-ean-the-e ity-Previde -ail d-protee t -trees -and -oche}• -vegetation -for• -the
eoil7HHity?
}---&xpand-tke=Free-Regn}aEions-te-ine}H�le-s.+ng�e-tam4}y-
2---fiHeeHr•age->'re3eet-6RFit1?l-and-s imi 1 at -o rga H�aatteHs:
3---Repeal-free-Reoulatiens-and-de-not-eneeuFage-ether-programs-
ISSUE: How can the city p2vvide for the protection of natural. areas?
1. F.'xplore the estabZishnent of Zand trust and tax incentive systems.
V� 2. Acquisition of areas worthy of preservation.
7.
V� 3. Acquisition of easements.
4. Transfer of development rights.
Witt Of 90wa (Cot
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'M RA DA
DAT&: July 29, 1977
TO: Council members and Planning F Zoning Commissioners not on
CPCC
F44M0 Dennisnn
R. Kraft, Director DCD /(�K
RE: Issues and Alternatives
Attached are preliminary draft copies of the Issues and Alternatives
that have come from our planning work, citizen participation and CPCC
discussion.
At the present time, CPCC is reviewing the Issues and Alternatives.
When they complete their review they will recommend a set of Issues and
Alternatives for Council consideration. The Council will then review
the Issues and Alternatives and make additions and deletions.
When the Council completes its review of the Issues and Alternatives,
the staff will perform an impact evaluation of each of the alternatives.
Each alternative will be evaluated as to its economic, social, legal,
environmental and land use impact. When the staff analysis is com-
plete, it will be forwarded to CPCC.
CPCC will then recommend an alternative for each issue to Council.
Council will choose an alternative for each issue and direct the staff
to continue the planning process.
NOTE: From now on all members of Council and PF,Z will receive all
information going to or from CPCC.
DK:ds
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DOWNTOWN
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ISSUE: What should be the eventual traffic circulation pattern in the down-
town area? (Trafficways Report, survey comments, neighborhood meetings)
1. It should remain much like it has always been except for the
few streets to be closed. (neighborhood meetings)
2. The downtown should have a maze street pattern that discourages
through traffic and encourages pedestrian orientation. (Urban
Renewal and neighborhood meetings)
3. The downtown street pattern should be orderly and predictable with
one way street pairs surrounding the downtown. (Trafficways
Report and neighborhood meetings)
4. There should be good through streets, through the downtown.
(neighborhood meetings)
ISSUE: How should parking be paid for in the downtown area? (General Survey)
1. The park and shop concept should be established in Iowa City.
(General Survey -- 52.7%)
2. Parkers should pay for their own parking. (Survey -- 40.4%)
ISSUE: What should the city do in regard to urban design? (Special Survey,
General Survey, neighborhood meetings)
1. Expand the authority and jurisdiction of the DRC. (Design Review Committee)
2. Use incentive zoning to influence urban design. (CPCC)
3. Use strict design standards to enhance downtown appearance by zoning.
(neighborhood meetings)
4. The city should not try to influence urban design. (neighborhood
meetings)
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
ISSUE
0
Which development pattern would most effectivelyprovide a qua.. ,
living environment for Iowa City's residents? (General Survey)
1. Sprawl. jplanning staff and CPCC)
2. Core. (planning staff and CPCC)
3. Multi -core. (planning staff and CPCC)
4. Natural. (planning staff and CPCC)
Comment -- From the People's Guide and Survey, the following response
was obtained: sprawl - 3.9%, core - 16.2%, multi -core - 29.6;,
natural - 34.9%, no opinion - 9.3%.
ISSUE: What rate of population growth is desired for Iowa City? (General Survey)
1. Remain as it is now, as much as possible. (planning staff and CPCC)
2. Continue to grow, but at a moderate rate. (planning staff and CPCC)
3. Seek to grow larger at an increased rate. (planning staff and CPCC)
4. Let growth occur naturally - do nothing to interfere. (planning staff and
Comment -- From the People's Guide and Survey, the following response
was obtained: 1) Remain as it is now as much as possible -
24.3%; 2) Continue to grow, but at a moderate rate - 48.4%;
3) Seek to grow larger at an increased rate - 3.8%; 4) Let
growth occur naturally - do nothing to interfere - 21.0%.
ISSUE: Should additional notice to affected citizens be required in rezoning
decisions? (neighborhood meetings)
1. Notice of proposed zoning changes should be mailed to the owners of
included and immediately adjacent properties and costs assessed to
the proponent of the zoning change. (planning staff)
2. The current procedure of posting a sign on the property giving
notice of the proposed zoning change is adequate when coupled with
the public hearing, notice of which is published in the newspaper
at least 15 days before the hearing. (current policy)
ISSUE: Should the current administrative procedures of the zoning and subdivision
ordinances be altered to expedite the time in which plat approval,
building permits, appeals and amendments are processed? (neighborhood
meetings)
1. Review applicable time limits with City Manager and Planning and
Zoning Commission to determine if amendment to shorten the time limits
for the various actions, permits and approvals are feasible, and
amend where appropriate. (planning staff)
2. Maintain current procedures specified in the zoning and subdivision
ordinances. (current policy)
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(GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, page 2)
ISSUE: Should citizen participation in zoning decisions which affect
neighborhoods be increased? (neighborhood meetings)
1. Amend the current procedures under which affected citizens may propose
or protest zoning changes in order to increase their role and voice
in such decisions. (neighborhood meetings)
2. Maintain current procedures under which affected citizens may propose
amendments or protest zoning changes, while encouraging citizens to
use them. (current procedure)
Comment -- I£ citizens are to be given more of a role in decisions
affecting their neighborhood, the primary difficulty will be
to create a technique which will give such citizens a more
effective voice than they have currently while retaining ultimate
authority to make such decisions in the City Council.
ISSUE: What should the city's policy be regarding development activities occurring
outside the city limits but within the two-mile extraterritorial control
area of Iowa City? (staff, JCRPC Report)
1. The City of Iowa City should require the developer to meet the procedural
requirements of the Subdivision Code, but should waive the general
requirements as long as the developer or owner is willing to
submit agreements waiving his right to object to cost and assessment
for public imporvements and agreements for dedicating necessary rights-
of-way for future city streets. (current procedure)
2. The city should require the developer of any parcel subject to its
authority to meet both the procedural and general requirements of the
Subdivision Code. (planning and engineering staff)
3. The city should require the developer of any such parcel to meet the
procedural and all the general requirements of the Subdivision Code,
except for the installation of sanitary sewers. (planning and engineering staff
4. The city should require the developer of any such parcel to meet
both the procedural and general requirements of the Subdivision Code,
but should establish a procedure by which a variance from the general
requirements may be 'obtained. (planning and engineering staff)
CON51UNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES �M
ISSUE: What park and recreation areas should the city provide and maintain for uU
present and future population? (neighborhood meetings, surveys,
Community Facilities Report)
1. Maintain present sites only. (planning staff alternative)
2. Acquire park and recreation areas as needed in accordance with
with park and recreation standards. (Community Facilities Report)
3. Acquire areas of environmental concern (riverfront, natural areas,
stream valleys). (planning staff and surveys)
4. Reserve land which will be needed as future facility sites.
(Community Facilities Report)
5. Accept dedications from private developers. (planning staff alternative)
6. Sell park and recreation land that cannot be justified geographically,
environmentally, or by amount of demand. (planning staff alternative)
ISSUE: What should be the locational pattern of schools in Iowa City? (Community
Facilities Report, neighborhood meetings, General Survey)
Comment -- New demand areas can be served by new schools, temporary units,
expansions, busing, or redrawing boundaries.
1. No additional buildings. (School Board)
2. Build new school central to new neighborhoods. (planning staff)
3. Expand existing buildings, and increase capacities with temporaries.
(School Board and planning staff)
4. Close schools no longer supported by neighborhood population; sell
or use as other facilities. (School Board and planning staff)
ISSUE: Is additional capital investment in fire protection necessary? (Community
Facilities Report)
1. No -- no change. (current status)
2. Yes -- an additional NE station.
Report)
(Fire Department, Community Facilities
3. Yes -- an expansion of central station. (Fire Department, Community
Facilities Report)
ISSUE: What should the city do about the police facilities? (Community Facilities
Report)
1. No change. (current status)
2. Expand existing facilities. (Community Facilities Report, Police
Department)
3. Support a joint law enforcement facility. (Community Facilities Report,
Police Department)
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ISSUE: How should library facilities be improved?
surveys, neighborhood meetings)
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(Community Facilities Report,
Comment -- 64.2% of General Survey respondents felt library services should
be expanded. About equal in number of comments were
"build a new library" and "expand the present library".
1. Expand present facility. (General Survey, planning staff)
2. Build at new location. (library, General Survey)
3. Include new programs, equipment and/or branch libraries. (library,
and General Survey)
ISSUE: How much recreation equipment and facilities should the city provide?
(Communtiy Facilities Report, surveys)
Comment -- 59.6% of General Survey respondents felt additional recreation
facilities should be funded.
1. Expand recreation center to include additional facilities. (Community
Facilities Report, Park and Recreation staff)
2. Bring recreation facilities up to national standards, independent of
University of Iowa. (planning staff)
3. {York with University of Iowa in providing recreation facilities
adequate to meet national standards. (planning staff)
4. Provide no additional equipment/facilities at this time. (planning
staff alternative)
LAND USE
ISSUE: What policy should the city adopt towards annexation? (neighborhood
meetings, General Survey)
1. Annex Ralston and Willow Creek watersheds. (General Survey,
Land Use Concepts Report, Landforms Report)
2. Annex as requested. (current policy)
3. No additional annexation. (planning staff alternative)
4. Deannexation of those areas which cannot be efficiently served.
(planning and engineering staff)
Comment -- Alternative 1 would be accepted if the natural growth pattern
was adopted.
ISSUE: What methods should the city require to protect incompatible land uses
in relatively close proximity? (1976 Land Use Analysis)
Comment -- In many instances it may be desirable to locate incompatible
_ uses in close proximity to each other (e.g., student housing
within walking distance of the university campus, commercial
areas, and recreation facilities). By controlling the
side-effects of the more intense uses, the incompatibility of
land uses can be minimized and a quality living environment
provided.
1. Let the market take care of itself. (planning staff alternative)
2. Allow incompatible uses to be located in close proximity (where
desirable and/or necessary) if buffers, careful site planning, and
similar considerations are given to development. (Land Use Concepts
Report)
ISSUE: How can densities of residential areas be increased without adversely
affecting existing residents? (1976 Land Use Summary)
1. Maintain existing policies (i.e., impose higher density zoning
r: onto the (former) lower density area). (current policy)
i' 2. Rezone to higher (residential) densities compact areas which can be
entirely redeveloped over a short time period. (neighborhood meetings)
3. Require large scale multifamily complexes in redevelopment areas
(e.g., P.A.D's). (planning staff)
' ISSUE: How should the city use topography, soils, distance from core areas,
utilities, trafficways and vegetation as locational criteria in planning
and zoning? (Locational Factors Report)
�. 1. Maintain steep slopes in open space (public or private).
2. Use development potentials and limitations of the area's soils in
' land use planning and zoning.
3. Develop population intensities in relationship to distance from core
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areas (i.e., higher densities close to cores, lower densities farther��i/�M
from cores). UU
4. Locate new development in areas which can be served by logical and
efficient extensions of existing utility services.
5. Use trafficway service corridors as positive locational criteria for
high intensity land uses.
G. Require site plans which preserve significant urban vegetation wherever
possible.
(source of all alternatives -- Locational Factors Report)
ISSUE: What policy should the city adopt towards the existence of land uses
with obsolete locations (i.e., land uses that exist within the community
that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of residents, which create
unnecessary traffic congestion, or similar problems by virtue of their
location). (1976 Land Use Summary)
1. Let market take care of itself (do nothing).
2. Change surrounding land uses to compatible use by change in zoning.
3. Provide buffers, such as screening, around the obsolete site.
4. Relocate the use to a suitable site.
(source of all alternatives -- staff reports)
HOUSING
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ISSUE: How should the majority of new multi -family housing be proviucu:
(neighborhood meetings, surveys, Report on Housing)
1. Scattered throughout city in small (3 story) complexes. (General
Survey -- 38.31s, current procedure)
2. Concentrated in the CBD in low-rise buildings. (McDonald et al.)
3. Concentrated in CBD in 4-7 story buildings. (General Survey --
18,2%, Housing Report)
4. Concentrated in CBD in 8-12 story buildings. (General Survey --
7.7%, Housing Report)
S. In areas of mixed use (e.g., above retail buildings). (planning staff alt.)
6. Provide equal opportunity for all the above. (planning staff)
ISSUE: What should the city do to encourage provision of lower-cost housing?
(surveys, neighborhood meetings, Report on Housing)
1. No action -- let mai I,' respond. (current procedure)
2. Reduce lot requirements. (General Survey -- 36.6% of respondents would
be satisfied with smaller yard if it lowered housing costs; Housing Report)
3. Eliminate side yard requirements. (General Survey respondents
indicated favorable attitudes toward townhouses, garden homes; Housing Report)
4. Allow for mobile home subdivisions. (neighborhood meetings)
S. Revise mobile home ordinance. (neighborhood meetings)
ISSUE: What should the city do to improve the quality of housing? (surveys,
neighborhood meetings, Report on Housing)
1. Continue and expand rehabilitation projects. (65% of General Survey
respondents felt rehabilitation loans should be available; CDBG)
2. Enact additional construction and site requirements for multifamily
housing to encourage additional amenities. (General Survey, planning staff)
3. Base building codes on performance standards. (planning staff)
4. Present code requirements are sufficient control. (current procedure)
ISSUE: Should the city provide housing assistance to low-income residents?
(neighborhood meetings, General Survey)
Comment -- Alternative types of housing assistance are being researched
under the supervision of Julie Vann.
1. Yes.
2. No,
ENERGY
ISSUE: What activities should the city pursue to assure energy and resource
conservation? (CPCC, surveys, neighborhood meetings, Housing, Trafficways,
Land Use Concepts and Locational Factors Reports)
1. The city should establish energy efficient building design standards.
(General Survey -- 85.7% responded yes.)
2. The city should tax automobile use. (General Survey -- 43.5% responded
no.)
3. The city should tax large cars only. (General Survey -- 43.5% responded
yes, 39.7% said no.)
4. 'Ilse city :should offer incentives for multifamily and cluster develop-
ment. (General Survey -- 43.6% yes, 29.3% no)
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S. The city should encourage linear development along arterial streets.
(Land Use Concepts and Locational Factors Reports)
6. Multifamily dwelling units should have balconies or porches for each
unit. (Housing Report and neighborhood meetings)
ISSUE: How active a role should the city take in resource recovery and recycling?
(CPCC, General Survey, neighborhood meetings)
1. The city should support recycling of waste materials. (General
Survey -- 82.1% responded yes.)
2. The city should collect separated waste material. (General Survey --
90.9% said they would participate.)
3. The city should have a recycling center only. (General Survey --
55.7% said they would participate.)
4. The city should have a recycling plant like Ames. (neighborhood
meetings)
ISSUE: What steps should the city take to encourage alternative energy sources?
(CPCC, surveys, neighborhood meetings)
1. The city should offer low interest loans for insulation. (General
Survey -- 71.1% said they would participate.)
2. The city should offer low interest loans for solar heating. (General
Survey -- 57.1% would participate.)
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3. The city should require Iowa -Illinois to develop windmill electric
generative capacity to partially serve Iowa City. (neighborhood
meetings)
j 4. The city should make solar and wind power systems property tax exempt.
(neighborhood meetings)
'I S. no city should recover methane from organic wastes. (neighborhood
meetings)
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
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ISSUE: Should industrial growth and development be encouraged? (General �?I"
Survey, neighborhood meetings, CPCC)
1. Encourage the attraction of new and the expansion of existing industrial
concerns. (General Survey comments, CPCC, neighborhood meetings)
2. Adopt a policy which neither encourages nor discourages new industrial
development but which allows it to occur in response to natural
market forces. (planning staff alternative)
3. Adopt a policy which discourages further industrial development.
(planning staff alternative)
ISSUE: If additional industrial development is encouraged, what role should the
city play in attracting it? (CPCC, planning staff)
1. Actively seek to attract industry by providing incentives such as
public investment in new infrastructure, tax breaks, etc. (neighborhood
meetings, planning staff alternative)
2. Promote industrial development through support and funding of a local
industrial development commission. (CPCC, planning staff alternative)
3. Work more closely with existing industrial development concerns
such as the Iowa Development Commission, and the Chamber of Commerce.
(staff, Economics Report)
4. Continue to permit existing agencies and organizations to take the
active role in promoting industrial development. (planning staff alternative)
ISSUE: If additional industrial development is encouraged, what type of industry
should Iowa City attempt to attract? (General Survey, neighborhood
meetings, CPCC)
1. Attempt to attract all kinds of industry including manufacturing,
service and research oriented industries. (General Survey - 22.7%
approved of attracting heavy industry.)
2. Attempt to attract only those types of industries which can build
upon and utilize the resources of the University, the hospitals and
other major empolyers such as ACT and Westinghouse. (General Survey -
83% approved of university and medically oriented industry.)
3. Attempt to attract research and service oriented industries which can
utilize existing community resources but do not have a strong
dependence upon the existing major employers in the community.
(General Survey - 71.2% approved of attracting light industry.)
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION
ISSUE: Should a policy be adopted which encourages neighborhood preservation
by protecting existing resources and eliminating blighting conditions
while allowing change to occur? (neighborhood meetings, Northside
Study)
1. Utilize a strategy of selective public investment and innovative land
use controls. (Northside Study)
2. Revise existing land use controls and allow neighborhoods to be
shaped within those constraints. (planning staff alternative)
3. Maintain the existing land use controls and allow market forces
to shape the future character of neighborhoods. (current policy)
ISSUE: Should a policy be adopted which encourages historic preservation?
(neighborhood meetings, Special Survey)
1. Create historic districts which serve to protect historic resources.
(Community Development staff)
2. Establish a program of public acquisition of significant historical
and architectural structures. (planning staff alternative)
3. Encourage the private sector to protect historic and architectural
resources through incentives such as low-cost loans, grants, etc.
(planning staff alternative)
4. Utilize a strategy which combines elements of all three of the above
(planning staff)
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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
ISSUE: What policy should be adopted regarding the development of adaitionai
outlying shopping centers? (General Survey, neighborhood meetings)
1. Encourage the development of additional outlying shopping centers by
providing new infrastructure and additional commercially zoned land.
(General Survey - 18.3% indicated a preference for appropriately
designed shopping malls.)
2. Discourage additional shopping centers through down -zoning existing
commercially zoned land and denying future requests for large
scale rezonings. (General Survey - 61.7% expressed disapproval of
additional malls.)
3. Adopt a policy which neither encourages or discourages new retail
centers, but which can accommodate them as the need arises. (planning staff alt
ISSUE: Should the development of small convenience commercial centers be
permitted in residential neighborhoods? (General Survey, neighborhood
meetings)
1. Permit the development of limited convenience commercial centers in
neighborhoods. not currently served by a commercial facility and
which serves only the immediate neighborhood residents. (General
Survey - 70.6% approved of neighborhood commercial centers.)
2. Allow market forces to select the site and size of neighborhood
commercial centers. (planning staff alternative)
3. Continue, to the extent possible, to exclude the development of
commercial activity in residential neighborhoods. (current policy)
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ISSUE:
What balance of modes of transportation should Iowa City encou:
through budgeting and land use planning? (Trafficways Report, ATS -
JCRPC, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
1. The city should keep things much like they are today, a transportation
system which is primarily auto dominant. (neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
2. The city should discourage the use of autos through not building new
highways and by greatly expanding transit service. (neighborhood
meetings, surveys)
3. The city should have a balanced transportation system with some highway
projects and expanded transit service. (neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
4. The city should expand transit service where it is most efficient and
build highway projects where transit is less efficient. (ATS,
neighborhood meetings, surveys)
ISSUE: What policy should the city establish regarding the construction of new
arterial streets? (ATS, Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
1. The city should build new arterial streets to meet current and anti-
cipated demand. (ATS, Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
2. The city should build new arterial streets only in peripheral locations.
(ATS, Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
3. The city should not build new arterial streets except to directly
serve newly developing areas. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
4. The city should only build new arterial streets in areas of low residen-
tial impact or to relieve impact in existing residential areas.
(Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
ISSUE: What policy should the city establish regarding the widening of existing
arterial streets? (,ATS, Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
1. The city should widen existing arterial streets to meet current and
anticipated demand. (Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
2. The city should widen existing arterial streets only in areas of low
residential impact or to relieve existing impacted residential
areas. (Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
3. The city should not widen any existing arterial streets. (neighborhood
meetings, surveys)
ISSUE: Flow should the city protect residential areas from inappropriate levels
of through traffic? (Trafficways Report, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
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The city should construct traffic diverters at selected int
to protect residential areas. (Trafficways Report, neighbo
meetings, surveys)
2. The city should install additional signage and enforce traffic
regulations strictly in residential areas. (neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
3. The city should leave things as they are since traffic is not that
much of a problem. (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
ISSUE: What policy should the city follow in regard to residential parking?
(General Survey, neighborhood meetings, Special Survey)
1. Residential parking on city streets should be just as it is now.
(General Survey - 42.9%)
2. Residential parking on city streets should be restricted at all times
to parking for residents only. (General Survey - 23.3%)
3. Residential parking on city streets should be increased by converting
side streets into small landscaped parking bays. (General Survey -
24.7%)
4. The city should generally increase the supply of residential parking
on the street. (Trafficways Report)
S. The city should requiredevelopers to provide more off-street parking.
(staff)
6. In neighborhoods when there is an identifiable parking problem, a
fee should be charged for a permit for residents and nonresidents of
the neighborhood to park in the neighborhood, and metered parking should
be provided for visitors and guests. (neighborhood meetings)
7. In neighborhoods where there is an identifiable parking problem,
residents of the neighborhood should be issued a permit to park and
nonresidents should not be allowed to park in that neighborhood,
except that metered parking should be provided for visitors and
guests. (neighborhood meetings)
8. The city should do away with odd -even parking in residential areas.
(neighborhood meetings)
9. The city should extend odd -even parking to additional areas.
(neighborhood meetings)
10. The city should combine one or more of the above alternatives in
its policy. (planning staff)
ISSUE: In what manner should the city attempt to increase intersection safety
and efficiency? (neighborhood meetings, surveys)
1. Additional signals should be installed at selected intersections through-
out the city. (neighborhood meetings)
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2. Additional left turn lanes should be provided. (neighborhood meetings,
surveys)
3. The city should go to a computer monitored system. (planning and
engineering staff)
4. Employment hours should be staggered to solve traffic problem. (neigh-
borhood meetings)
5. The city should develop a truckway plan to route truck traffic around
the city and lessen truck traffic on Highway 1, Governor and Dodge
Streets. (neighborhood meetings)
6. The city should combine one or more of the above alternatives in its
policy. (planning staff)
ISSUE: What should the city policy be in regard to pedestrian traffic? (neighbor-
hood meetings, General Survey)
1. The city should construct walkways for pedestrians. (staff, Walkways
Report)
2. The city needs to construct more sidewalks. (General Survey - 32.7%
yes, 43.9% no)
3. The city should establish linear parks along streams and waterways
through which walkways could be established. (planning staff, Community
Facilities Report)
4. Bikeways should be separate from walkways. (neighborhood meetings,
Bikeways Report)
S. The city should amend the subdivision requirements in regard to
sidewalks so that sidewalks would not be constructed on both sides
of the street, and/or sidewalks could be placed along rear lot lines
away from the street. (neighborhood meetings, Walkways Report)
6. No change in present policy. (current policy)
7. The city should combine one or more of the above alternatives in its
policy. (planning staff alternative)
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ENVIRONMENT
ISSUE: What measures can the city follow to protect residents and their property [/(/
from flood waters along Ralston Creek? (General Survey)
1. Enforce the Flood Plain Management Ordinance as it now exists.
(current policy)
2. Control stormwater runoff upstream to lessen downstream flooding.
(Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan)
3. Purchase and remove homes in the 100 year floodplain. (planning staff alt.)
4. Utilize thoroughfare and utility extension policies to discourage
floodplain use. (Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan)
ISSUE: How can the city encourage tree plantings? (neighborhood meetings)
1. Existing tree planting ordinance with minor alterations. (current
policy)
2. Tree planting ordinance with more stringent requirements. (neigh-
borhood meetings)
3. Tree planting program for those not covered by the ordinance.
(planning staff alternative)
4. Work with Project Green and similar organizations. (current policy)
5. Repeal tree planting ordinance, let market take care of itself.
(planning staff alternative)
ISSUE: Where should the new sewage treatment facility be located? (staff, EPA,
IDEQ)
1. Northern location. (consultants)
2. Southern location. (consultants)
3. Middle location. (engineering staff)
ISSUE: How can the city preserve prime agricultural land? (neighborhood
meetings, Vegetation Guide)
1. Zone land with high corn suitability (e.g., rating of 100 or more)
as agricultural as long as alternate, development sites available.
(planning staff alternative)
2. Do not extend trafficways and utilities to prime agricultural land
as long as alternative devlcopment sites exist. (planning staff
alternative)
ISSUE: How can the city assist in providing a quality environment along the
Iowa River? (Riverfront Commission)
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Comment -- Specific proposals have been researched by the Riverfront Vu
Commission.
1. Adapt and implement recommendations as proposed by the Riverfront
Commission. (Riverfront Commission, planning staff)
2. Adapt'and implement selected proposals of the Riverfront Commission.
(planning staff alternative)
3. Adapt proposals as part of the land use plan, encourage implementation
by private funding. (planning staff alternative)
4. Do nothing. (current policy)
ISSUE: How can the city provide and protect trees and other vegetation for the
community? (Vegetation Guide, neighborhood meetings)
1. Expand the Tree Regulations to include single-family. (neighborhood
meetings)
2. Encourage Project GREEN and similar organizations. (current policy)
3. Repeal Tree Regulations and do not encourage other programs. (planning
staff)
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TRANSPORTATION (additions) "4&4
ISSUE: What should be the city policy regarding bikeways? (planning staff)
Comment -- 760 of General Survey responsents felt the city needed more
bikeways to encourage this alternate mode of transportation.
1. The city should establish a continuous bikeway system. (Bikeways
ways Report, neighborhood meetings)
2. The city should establish bikeways separated from walkways and
automobile traffic only in restricted areas where traffic is
heavy. (planning staff)
3. The city should establish a bikeway system for use by children and
riders unwilling to compete with automobile traffic. (Bikeways
Report, public meetings with bicycle groups)
4. No change in present status. (current status)
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MA:Y ': rte.`'``
DATE: August 2, 1977
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer J(�
RE: Vacation of Hollywood Boulevard in the area of the Hy -Vee access
It has been learned the right-of-way for Hollywood Boulevard is not owned by
the City. The State Department of Transportation holds a warranty deed for
the portions of Hollywood Boulevard abutting the Boyd property and the Greb
property. The City cannot therefore vacate these properties at this time.
When R.O.W. was purchased for Highway 6 by the State, $249,832.80 was spent
in R.O.W. acquisition. The City did share in this expenditure in the amount
of $78,906.90. The State's share was for 100 feet on either side of the
project's centerline. The City's share was for an additional 50 feet lying
outside of the State's R.O.W. requirement. The City's R.O.W. was to be used
as frontage road. While the City did participate in financinb R.O.W. acquisi-
tion, the City does not hold title to any of the R.0.41.
Conversations with IDOT Department of Right -of -Way indicates that the only
use the City may make of this R.O.W. is for public roadway. If the City
should choose to make some other use of this R.O.W. vacate it or dispose of
it to private holdings, it must be done with the concurrence of the State
.DOT. Mr. James Graham of the IDOT Right -of -Way Department recommends the
following course of action:
The Department of Transportation be advised of the City's intention
to vacate these portions of Hollywood Boulevard right-of-way and sell
them to the private sector. IDOT will then initiate an engineering
investigation to determine whether or not this right-of-way is 'excess
right-of-way. If the right-of-way is determined to be excess right-of-
way and no longer necessary for the State's interest the parcels may
then be sold to the City at the appraised value or sold to the private
developer in a bidding situation.
Mr. Graham has been advised that the City did participate in the original
purchase in the early 601s. Mr. Graham said this was an unusual condition
and one that would have to be handled upon further investigation by the
State into the City's participation, should the engineering investigation
conducted by the State indicate that this right-of-way is excess right-of-
way.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) The City defer its attempts to vacate this right-of-way until such time
that the City may acquire title to the property.
2) Requests be made of the State to determine by an engineering review the
desirability of these parcels as right-of-way and the City's claim to
them under the monies that were transferred in the early 60's for this
project.
3) The City disallow any additional
is resolved.
access to Highway 6 until this matter
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COMMENT
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It may be desirable to request that Hy -Vee foods and/or their representative
pursue with the State the legal matters of property ownership as an agent for
the City. However, if this is done, they should also pursue the disposition
of R.O.W. adjacent to the Greb property. If this alternative is chosen it may
be desirable for Council to prepare a document of support for Hy -Vee so that
the State may be advised by Hy -Vee of the City's intention in this matter.
Should you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE, August 3, 1977
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works \ /.
RE: Department Referral from Council Meeting 7/226/77 - Melrose and Woolf
Avenue and Madison and Iowa Avenue Traffic Signals
Can these signals flash yellow or red between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.?
It is possible to purchase timing mechanisms which can put all
traffic controllers on flashing between any time desired. Generally
it is not necessary to use flashing operation on any traffic actuated
device such as that at Melrose and Woolf. In the case of the signal
at Melrose and Woolf detector loops are located several hundred feet
back from the intersection and the signal will turn green by the time
a vehicle hits the light if there is no opposing traffic on the
intersecting leg. In the case of Melrose and Woolf the traffic
signal is extremely responsive. In the case of pre -timed signals
it is possible, and perhaps even desirable, to use timing clocks to
put these devices on flashing after a certain hour. Public Works
is -checking written literature to see if .any communities have
information which would apply and we are also checking cost and
technology concerned. We will report back in approximately four to
six weeks after this information has been obtained.
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EMORAND1J
DATE: July 28, 1977
TO: Neil Fisher, Ray Potratz, Dorothy Douglas, Jim Hynes, John H e {/
Loren Horton, Jim Stehbens, Keith Kafer, Shirley Sixt
FROM: Gene Dietz, City Engineer /� Vi a n
RE: Waste Water Facility Committee Meeting
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The City's consultant, Veenstra & Minn, for the Sewer System Evaluation
Survey (SSES) is rapidly approaching a point in time when certain decisions
are going to necessarily be made by City Council. In order to present this
information to Council, a meeting with the City Council at informal session
on Monday, August 15, is scheduled. Among the decisions that will be
requested of Council will be:
1) Type of process.
2) Plant location.
3) Trunk line priorities.
4) Solids handling from water plants.
The purpose of this memo is to invite you to a meeting of the Waste Water
Facility Committee scheduled for August 4, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Manager's Conference Room. As you know, the primary reason for the existence
of the Waste Water Facility Committee is to provide City administration and
its consultant with citizen input in a decision making process for our proposed
sewer facility rehabilitation. Meetings in the past have consisted primarily
of technical information relating to gathering data for the study. However,
this meeting will in fact be one of the first in which your advice and
suggestions will be solicited which will have an impact on the community.
Ultimately, it is hoped that your suggestions will be given to City Council
in order to facilitate their decision making process at the August 15 meeting.
Your attendance at the meeting is strongly encouraged. Some of you as members
of the committee represent community organizations. Should you be unable to
be present at the meeting, perhaps an alternate member of your organization
may find it possible to attend. After receipt of this notice please call Ms.
Janell Palmer at 354-1800 ext. 250 and indicate the status of your attendance.
If you have questions concerning the meeting or its contents, please do not
hesitate to contact me directly.
cc: Marianne Milkman
Rick Geshwiler �FixP�
J Neal Berlin
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ADDITIONS TO DESIGN STANDARDS
FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
,SECTION X - EROSION AND
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'Revisions to Dasign Standards for Public Yorks Improvements
Iowa City, Iowa
Section X - Erosion and Sedimentation Control
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1.1 The Iowa City Storm I.7ater Ordinance (No. 76-2807) provides
that:
1.2
' 1.3
' 1.4 "Energy dissipating devices or stilling basins shall be
provided to ensure that downstream soil erosion is
alleviated and the regime of the downstream drainage
facility is not disturbed."
,1 x - 2.0 Statement of Intent
2.1 The guidelines contained in this manual are specifications
for erosion and sediment control. Methods and procedures
for gaining satisfactory results are described.
2.2 Objectives of these standards are:
To protect existing facilities and property from
damage by sedimentation; i.e., to keep sediment
from streets, sidewalks, and lawns; and to prevent
storm sewers, catch basins, bridges, culverts, and
open channels from being blocked.
a.
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To retain valuable top soil on construction sites.
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X - 3.0 Procedure For Permit
3.1 An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is required
and shall be filed as follows:
3.1.1 For new subdivisions the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan shall be submitted at the same time
the construction plans are submitted for develop-
ment of streets, sewers, and other public improvements.
3.1.2 In the case of development that does not require
submission of a subdivision plat, the Erosion and
' Sedimentation Control Plan shall be submitted with
the building plans for the structure or structures
on the site prior to grading operations.
' 3.1.3 No building permit for habitable structure will
be issued unless Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Plans are submitted with the building plans.
3.2 Plan Content:
3.2.1 The plan shall identify onsite areas which will be
subject to erosion and shall identify nearby off-
site areas which are vulnerable to damage from
sedimentation or from increased runoff caused by
the development.
3.2.2 A location map, sufficient in detail to locate the
site, shall be a part of the plan. The plan shall
also depict the drainage of the area, the proposed
alterations to the drainage, and a description of
the proposed erosion and sedimentation control
measures that are to be installed during and after
each phase of construction.
3.2.3 If vegetative ground cover, either temporary or
permanent, is to be used, the plan shall specify
the types and rates of seed, lime, fertilizer and
mulch.
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' X - 4.0 Design and Performance Standard
4.1 Erosion and sedimentation control measures and structures
and devices shall be planned, designed and constructed to
provide control from the caulculated peak rates of
runoff from a 5 year frequency storm.
4.2 It is the intent of these specifications to eliminate
visible deposits of eroded soil within and downstream of
the site or lot under development. "Visible deposits"
means soil deposited
1 a, in streets, gutters, catch basins, and storm sewer
pipe;
b. in drainage swales, creeks and rivers;
' c. on private or public property of any kind.
'X - 5.0 Protection of Downstream Facilities
5.1 During any development or construction operations covered
it
by these requirements, it shall be the responsibility of
the developer to conduct periodic inspections of the
installed erosion control facilities, and of nearby down-
stream facilities, to determine if erosion and sedimentation
control is effective. Any damage to downstream facilities,
such as clogged storm sewers or inlets, which damage has
been caused by onsite erosion, shall be repaired or cleaned
by the developer. In addition to such inspections by the
developer, supplemental inspections may be carried out by
City Inspectors. Any observed damage will be noted and
notice given to the developer to effect repairs.
X - 6.0 Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
6.1 Two types of erosion and sediment control measures are
available - vegetative and mechanical. Either type of
control must be properly designed, installed, and
maintained if it is to accomplish the intended purpose.
6.2 Vegetative controls are intended to prevent soil from
eroding initially or to retard overland flow to the
extent that deposition occurs. When vegetative practives
by themselves do not provide the desired degree of
protection, mechanical measures must also be utilized.
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X - 7.0 Vegetative Measures
' 7.1 A good stand of vegetative cover provides the best pro-
tection against soil erosion by performing a number of
important functions including: shielding the soil from
' the impact of raindrops, retarding the surface flow of
water thereby permitting greater infiltration, and
maintaining a pervious soil surface capable of absorbing
water.
7.2 Vegetative erosion control measures may be either:
' a. Temporary cover for controlling erosion during
construction, or
b. Permanent cover to stabilize the site after con-
struction is completed.
7.3 Temporary cover crops shall be used where protection is
needed for up to six (6) months. Rapidly growing plants
shall be used as shown in Table I of the Appendix.
For temporary seeding, fertilizer shall be applied
at the rate of 600 lbs/acre, or 15 lbs/1000 square feet
using 10-10-10 fertilizer (108 nitrogen, 108 potassium,
108 potash).
Temporary cover shall be established on all exposed areas
as soon as possible after exposure if the site is not to
be built on within 45 days. If construction is suspended
or delayed, the area shall promptly be seeded to temporary
cover.
7.4 Establish permanent cover on exposed areas not in the
immediate construction area, or seed to temporary cover
immediately upon completion of grading. Special care
should be taken in the selection of plants for permanent
cover. Final choice should be based on suitability of the
plants to the site, aesthetic values, maintenance require-
ments, and longevity. On steep slopes and areas inaccessible
to easy maintenance, use crownvetch, birdsfoot trefoil,
or native grasses.
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- Erosion and Sedimentation Control Page 5
'
The following seed mixture is to be used for permanent
seeding (not for lawns):
'
Kentucky -31 Fescue 3 lbs/1000 sq. ft. or 150 lbs./Acre
or
'
Brome............. 1 lb/1000 sq. ft. or 35 lbs/Acre
Fertilize at the rate of 600 lbs/acre of 12-12-12 shall
be used.
7.5
When seeding is made on critical sites, steep slopes
(2:1 or steeper), or adverse soil conditions, mulch
'
material shall be applied immediately after seeding.
Mulch shall consist of clean straw, grass or hay. The
mulch may be applied by hand, blower, or by other
suitable equipment.
Mulch shall be applied at the following rates:
Material Rate per Acre Rate per 1000 sq. ft.
Straw or Hay 2 Tons
100 lbs.
Runoff water from areas above that to be mulched shall be
diverted if possible before mulch is applied. All areas to
be mulched shall be reasonably smooth, and free of rills
and gullies.
Hay or straw mulch shall be anchored immediately after
application, using a farm disk set straight. On areas
too steep for machinery, an emulsified asphalt may be
applied, following the manufacturer's recommendations.
When netting is used to anchor mulch, it shall be applied
parallel to the direction of the slope. Netting shall be
stapled to the ground with sufficient staples to hold mulch
in place.
7.6 Sodding is more costly than seeding, but provides immediate
protection. Sodding shall be used upon direction of the
City Engineer where the concentration of runoff is such
that other methods of stabilization will not be effective,
and in drainage ways or waterways where natural protection
has been removed.
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sodding should preferably be done during
the periais of:
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April 1 to June 15
August 1 to November 1
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Fifteen hounds of 12-12-12 fertilizer per
1,000 square
feet shall be applied to the sod bed and
nixed into the
surface soil prior to laying the sod.
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8.2
Sod shall be carefully placed in rows or strips at right
angles to the centerline of any channel (i.e., at right
angles to the direction of flow). The sod strips shall be
placed tightly together so that no open joints are left
between strips or between the end of strips. Joints
shall be staggered at least one foot on adjacent rows of
sod. The edges of the sod at the top of slopes shall be
turned slightly under and a layer of soil compacted over
the edge so as to conduct surface water over and onto
the top of the sodded area. The sod shall be well
tamped andf;rmly in place.
8.2.1
to rainfall, sod shall be watered
N,)wth.
to intercept, divert,
trol runoff. They may
land to form ditches,
,ade of straw bales,
bags. (See Figure I and
can be accomplished by
problems brought on by
can usually be lessened
ng operations.
Grade on the area on which there will be immediate
construction, as opposed to grading the entire
site. It is poor practice to remove all topsoil
and vegetation from large areas. See Figure III
of the Appendix.
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Sodding should preferably be done during the periods of:
April 1 to June 15
August 1 to November 1
Fifteen pounds of 12-12-12 fertilizer per 1,000 square
feet shall be applied to the sod bed and mixed into the
surface soil prior to laying the sod.
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Sod shall be carefully placed in rows or strips at right
angles to the centerline of any channel (i.e., at right
angles to the direction of flow). The sod strips shall be
placed tightly together so that no open joints.are left
between strips or between the end of strips. Joints
shall be staggered at least one foot on adjacent rows of
sod. The edges of the sod at the top of slopes shall be
turned slightly under and a layer of soil compacted over
the edge so as to conduct surface water over and onto
the top of the sodded area. The sod shall be well
tamped and firmly in place.
In the absence of adequate rainfall, sod shall be watered
adequately to maintain growth.
X - 8.0 Mechanical Measures
8.1 Mechanical measures may be used to intercept, divert,
convey, retard or otherwise control runoff. They may
be constructed by reshaping the land to form ditches,
terraces, or dikes, or may be made of straw bales,
wood, concrete blocks, or sand bags. (See Figure I and
II of the Appendix).
A good deal of erosion control can be accomplished by
correct grading practices. The problems brought on by
soil erosion and sedimentation can usually be lessened
by proper planning of the grading operations.
8.2 Guidelines for Grading:
8.2.1 Grade on the area on which there will be immediate
construction, as opposed to grading the entire
site. It is poor practice to remove all topsoil
and vegetation from large areas. See Figure III
of the Appendix.
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8.2.2 Fit the development to the site so that minimum
grading is required. Plan streets to fit the
contour of the land.
8.2.3 Use areas of steep slopes, waterways, and flood
plains for parks, open space, and recreation use.
8.2.4 If a graded lot is not to be built on within 45
days, temporary vegetation must be established.
8.2.5 Construct sediment basins or diversions to
detain runoff and trap sediment during con-
struction. Where diversion channels are used,
velocities shall be kept within the limits
shown in Table II of the Appendix.
8.2.6 Storm drainage facilities must be completed and
made operational as soon as possible. Temporary
silt traps made of straw bales shall be used,
as needed, to protect storm sewer inlets and to
prevent sediment from clogging storm sewers
during construction.
8.2.7 Retain natural vegetative cover in drainage ways
when possible. Save trees and existing vegetation
wherever possible.
8.2.8 Obliterate diversion dikes, channels, sediment
basins, and silt traps after areas that drain into
them are stab ?.lized. Blend these areas into the land-
scape and establish vegetation. Sediment basins that
are to be retained for storm water detention should be
excavated to original design contours and seeded to
permanent cover.
8.2.9 Diversions shall be built at top of slopes prior
to cutting operations to prevent water from
washing over the face of the cut slopes.
8.2.10 Steepness of cuts will depend upon soil type and
project design; however, cut slopes of 3:1 or
flatter are desirable.
8.2.11 Always grade to the flattest cut or fill slopes
that the site and project design will permit.
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8.3 Diversion Structures
8.3.1 Diversion structures represent any modification
of the ground surface that intercepts and
diverts runoff so that the distance of flow to
a larger channel system is increased. These can
be in the form of a ditch or swale, dike, or
terrace. Generally, a ditch or dike is used in
areas of moderate to high relief and can be
adapted to urban use.
8.3.2 A diversion may also be constructed across a
slope to collect runoff water and convey it to a
stable outlet.
8.3.3 For construction details, criteria, and specifi-
cations, see Reference No. 1, pages 84-90. (Appendix).
8.4 Sediment Basins
8.4.1 Sediment basins may be used on large areas until
vegetation is established and the area is
stabilized if other methods of control are not
sufficient. A sediment basin consists of a
depression with a dam or embankment, a pipe outlet,
and an emergency spillway, the size and design
depending upon the drainage area, soil types, and
rainfall pattern. See Figure IV in the Appendix.
8.4.2 Sediment basins operate by detaining runoff water,
allowing sediment to settle out. The capacity
of a basin must be equal to the volume of sediment
expected to be trapped during the planned life of
the development or improvements it is designed to
protect. The site shall be designed to provide
adequate storage for not less than 1/2 inch of
sediment per acre of drainage area. Where it is
determined that stored sediment and debris will be
periodically removed to obtain required storage,
the capacity may be reduced proportionately.
8.4.3 These structures must be designed essentially as
a dam. For additional details, criteria, and
specifications for relatively small sediment basins,
see Reference No. 1, pages 147-155. If failure of
the structure could lead to loss of life, damage to
homes or other developments, or in the interruption
of public facilities, a professional engineer must
be engaged to design the structure.
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X - 9.0 Storm Drain Outlet Protection
9.1 Protection to prevent erosion and scouring shall be
provided at storm drain outlets, road culverts, paved
channel outlets, and other water discharge sites.
9.2 Pipe aprons, rip -rap, paved channels, sodded ditches,
or other effective measures shall be used to reduce
velocity to within the limits shown in Table II of
the Appendix.
9.3 The total length of protection provided below the outlet
shall be at least six times the culvert diameter (6d),
or six times the depth of flow in the channel (6D),
whichever is greater. See Table III of the Appendix for
lengths of aprons and protection required for various
depths of flow and velocities.
X - 10.0 Assistance Available
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10.1 The Soil Conservation Service, working through the
Johnson County Soil Conservation District, will provide
assistance to individual developers and builders in
making erosion and sedimentation control plans for their
developments.
10.2 This assistance may include soils information, advice as
to the type and amount of needed erosion control measures
during construction, and a plan for maintenance of erosion
control measures after construction is completed.
10.3 Reference No. 1 is recommended and acceptable to the City
for erosion control measures as alternates and in addition
to these specifications.
Example Problems
Permissible velocities on various types of soil with differing
lengths of vegetation.
Example: Clay soil
Good stand of vegetation
Length - 6" to 10"
Retardance = C, from Table IV
Velocity permitted = 5.5 Ft./Sec. (from Table V)
To use the Graph I and Table V together to determine allowable
velocity on various slopes of land:
Example: Silty clay loam soil
Nearly bare - untilled
From Table V - permissible velocity on bare
land = 2 f.p.s.
on Graph I - enter at 2 f.p.s. go up to nearly
bare ground line - Slope then = 4%
Soil on slopes over 4% require protection.
Degree of erosion protection depends on slope. Degree of
retardance can be obtained from Tables IV and V and lengths
of vegetation needed determined.
Example: Sandy loam soil, nearly bare, untilled, 6% slope.
From Graph I, velocity will be 2.5 f.p.s.
From Table V, degree of retardance must be "C".
From Table IV, vegetation must be good 6" to
1011, or fair 11" to 24".
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TABLE I
TEMPORARY
SEEDING BY RATES,
DEPTHS AND
DATES
Do not use hybrids.
'
Betweenfall and spring seeding dates,
use mulching only or sodding
practices.
X Applicable during entire period.
Planting .
- Not applicable in period.
Species l/
Seeding
Rate
Depth
Seeding
Dates 3/
1
: Per
Lbs/1000
:
3/15- :
5/20- : 8/15-
Acre
sq/ft.
(Inches) :
5/20 :
8/14 : 10/15
Oats 3 bu. 2.0 1-2 X =
Rye 2-1/2 bu, 3.0 1-2 X
Wheat 2-1/2 bu. 3.0 1 - - X
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Sudangrass 2/ 40 lbs. 1.0
1-2 - X -
Use .varities currently recommended to
Iowa. Use certified seed only.
2/ Use common sudangrass varieties only.
Do not use hybrids.
1.,3/
Betweenfall and spring seeding dates,
use mulching only or sodding
practices.
X Applicable during entire period.
- Not applicable in period.
From Reference No. 1
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TABLE II
PERMISSIBLE VELOCITIES FOR DIVERSION DITCHES
Water Transporting:
Clear Noncolloidal
water, no Silts, sands,
particles Colloidal gravels, or
carried Silts rock fragments
Velocities in diversion ditches or at structure outlets should be
kept `within these limits.
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Ft. Sec.
Ft./Sec.
Ft./Sec.
Fine sand (noncolloidal)
1.50
2.50
1.50
'
Sandy loam (noncolloidal)
1.75
2.50
2.00
'.,
Silt loam (noncolloidal)
2.00
3.00
2.00
Ordinary firm loam
2.50
3.50
2.25
•'
Fine gravel
2.50
5.00
3.75
Stiff clay (very colloidal)
3.75
5.00
3.00
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to
Oradea, loam cobbles,
when noncolloidal
3.75
5.00
5.00
Graded, silt to cobbles,
when colloidal
4.00
5.50
5.00
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Coarse gravel (noncolloidal)
4.00
6.00
6.50
From Soil
Conservation Service
Velocities in diversion ditches or at structure outlets should be
kept `within these limits.
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TABLE III
APRON LENGTHS (LA) (IN FEET)
ACTUAL
OUTLET
VELOCITY
F.P.S.
15
18
21
d
24
- inches
27 30
33
36
42
48
54
60
66
72
6
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
10
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
12
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
8
8
9
10
10
11
11
14
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
12
12
13
16
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
12
13
13
14
15
18
8
8
9
10
10
11
11
12
13
13
14
15
16
16
20
8
9
10
11
11
12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
18
22
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
24
10
11
12
13
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
26
11
12
13
14
15
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
28
12
13
14
15
16
17
17
18
20
21
22
23
25
26
30
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
19
21
22
24
25
26
27
WATER SURFACE
LA I
> 6D or 6d (As applicable)
REC�NG C�IANNEL
Definitions:
d = diameter of culvert
D = Depth of flow in outlet channel
LA = Length of Apron in feet, where less than 6D or 6d, extend
protection with rip -rap or other protection
Note: The primary purpose of the apron is to reduce scouring up
the channel at the outlet and not to reduce velocity to
acceptable levels. Velocity control is accomplished by
downstream channel design.
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TABLE IV
GUIDE TO SELECTION OF VEGETAL RETARDANCE
' Good Less than 2" E Fair Less than 2" E
' Use this Table in conjunction with Table V to determine permissible
' velocities.
' TABLE V
Average Length
Degree
Average Length
Degree
of
of
of
of
Stand
Vegetation
Retardance
Stand
Vegetation
Retardance
Good
Longer than 30"
A
Fair
Longer than 30"
B
Good
11 to 24"
B
Fair
11 to 24"
C
Good
6 to 10"
C
Fair
5 to 10"
D
Good
2 to 6"
D
Fair
2 to 6"
D
' Good Less than 2" E Fair Less than 2" E
' Use this Table in conjunction with Table V to determine permissible
' velocities.
' TABLE V
Permissible
Velocity - Ft./Sec.
1
Vegetation
Bare
Land
Retardance
Poor
Fair
Good
"Sand,
silt
B
3.0
3.0
9.0
Sandy
Loam,
1.5
C
2.5
2.5
3.5
& Silt Loam
D
2.0
2.0
3.0
B
4.0
4.0
5.0
Silty
Clay Loam
2.0
C
3.5
3.5
4.5
Silty
Clay
B
3.0
5.0
6.0
'
Clay
2.5
C
3.0
4.5
5.5
D
3.0
4.0
6.0
III
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Temporary mechanical erosion control that could be applied
to relatively small construction sites.
FIGURE II
From Soil Conservation Service
Various types of temporary erosion and sediment control
that could be applied to construction sites.
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From Reference No. I
Typical Sediment Basin - may be temporary during construction
or permanent.
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Typical Sediment Basin - may be temporary during construction
or permanent.
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ground cover, by slopes of land.
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Example: Slope of land = 5%
Cultivated land, Straight Row (Overland Plow)
Velocity then = 2 feet per second
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REFERENCES
The following reference is acceptable to the City of Iowa
City for use in preparing erosion and sedimentation plans.
1.
Water
Soil Conservation Service, 517 Southgate Avenue,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Price $2.90.
Iowa State Printing Division, Grimes State Office
Building, Des Moines, IA 50319.
ec%'ity of Iowa Cito
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 29, 1977
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TO: Neal Berlin and City Council � 1
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works - r,
RE: Erosion and sedimentation control specifications
The Storm Water Management Ordinance calls for preparation of detailed
specifications on hydraulic design and erosion control. Several weeks
ago the City Council approved a booklet giving detailed specifications
about hydraulic design of storm water detention structures.
Public Works has completed a booklet on erosion and sedimentation control
and the document has been sent to the major consulting engineers in the
community for comment. No comments were received.
The booklet was not sent to developers in the community since it was
assumed that the consulting engineers would reflect the concerns of
developers.
Developers were consulted to determine who should ultimately be responsible
for erosion control within a subdivision. It was the consensus of the
developers that the actual owner of a parcel of land within the subdivision
should be responsible. This would mean the original developer would be
responsible during the initial stages of the subdivision and then as lots
were sold off both the developer and the lot owners would be responsible.
This appears to be a workable option and Public Works would recommend this
course of action to the Council.
The design specifications are attached to this memo. The booklet is simple
in nature and presents only the most rudimentary type of soil erosion control.
At the present time there is almost no control of erosion within the community
and it is felt that is was best to start with the basic rudimentary set of
guidelines rather than going into very detailed sophisticated erosion control
methods. The booklet basically calls for straw bales, temporary seeding, etc.,
to control erosion. As with the other specifications these erosion control
techniques are applicable only to residential subdivisions of two acres or
more or commercial developments of one acre or more.
At the time Council considers adopting these specifications by resolution,
Public Works would also like to ask Council to make a minor amendment in
the actual Storm Water Management Ordinance to clear up the wording related
to erosion control. The existing ordinance reads as follows:
SECTION IV. ADMINISTRATION
A. Prior to the construction of any storm water control structure
or storm water detention facility on the construction or development
site, the developer shall obtain a building permit. No such permit
shall be issued until the following documents have been submitted to
the Director of Public Works and approved:
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Page 2
1. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and
control of soil erosion.
2. Plans, specifications and all calculations for the
control of storm water runoff as required by this
ordinance and any rules and regulations promulgated by
the Director.
B. No building permits for habitable structures shall be issued
for any development or redevelopment not complying with this
ordinance.
C. Any decision of Lhe Director shall be pursuant to written
specifications and regulations as adopted by the City Council.
Thus, the existing ordinance calls for submission of information on soil
erosion prior to issuance of a permit for construction of the actual storm
water detention structure. Many developers install the storm water detention
structure as the last item in the subdivision; therefore, the City could
conceivably receive plans for soil erosion control after the entire subdivision
has been completed and after erosion has occurred. As an additional point,
Public Works has found it is not necessary to issue a separate permit for the
storm water detention structure since the structure is generally reviewed at
the same time the design for streets and storm sewers is reviewed.
Public Works would like to adopt a new section for Administration as follows:
SECTION IV.• ADMINISTRATION
A. Prior to final plat approval, final PAD approval, or building
permit approval, whichever comes first, the developer shall submit
the following documents to the Public Works Director for approval:
1. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and control
of soil erosion for the entire development.
2. Plans, specifications, and all calculations for the control
of storm water runoff as required by this ordinance and any
rules and regulations promulgated by the Director.
B. The original developer shall be responsible for the implementation
and performance of erosion control measures for the time span from the
start of preliminary grading until sale of lots or land to a purchaser.
After commencement of lot or land sales, the actual owner of any lot
or land within a development shall be responsible for the prevention
and control of soil erosion for that parcel of land.
C. No building permits for habitable structures shall be issued for
any development or redevelopment not complying with this ordinance.
D. Any decision of the Director shall be pursuant to written
specifications and regulations as adopted by the City Council.
Neal Berlin/City Council
Page 3
If Council considers this ordinance amendment satisfactory this will be listed
on the first page of the specifications under Section 1.D Authority. This
section has been left blank in the specifications attached to this memo.
It is recommended that the design specifications on erosion and sedimentation
control and the ordinance amendment be discussed at an informal Council
session.
cc: Area developers
Gene Dietz
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MINUTES
RALSTON CREEK COORDINATING COMMITTEE
July 27, 1977
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carol deProsse
Charles Eastham
Jim Hall
Jane Jakobsen
Larry Padget
Chet Orelup
At the last meeting, the Consultant had been given directions to study the effect
of very small pipe sizes through the dry bottom detention dams in Hickory Hill Park
and the south branch of Ralston Creek. The Consultant presented information with
these conditions. With the dam in Hickory Hill Park it is possible to reduce the
pipe size to 18" and even smaller. Conceptually it is possible to put a dam in
Hickory Hill Park with no discharge pipe and even under these conditions during the
hundred year storm the water level would not quite reach the top. The same condition
is present on the south branch.
Even with these conceptual "solid walls" at Hickory Hill and on the south branch of
the Ralston Creek, there is still so much developed watershed below these sites that
significant flooding occurs in smaller rainstorms. The dams have a very significant
effect on the hundred year flood flow, but virtually no effect on smaller floods such
as the ten year flood.
The Consultant must now explore options of channel improvement, storage sites for
water further downstream in town, property acquisition, wide dissemination of
information on flood insurance, preparation of information on how individual home
owners can floodproof their homes, and any other strategies to control flooding in
the smaller storms.
There was much discussion on whether the final report should recommend an achievable
plan such as only the detention structures, modest channel improvements, and
legislative and administrative techniques. There was concensus that it was not
desirable to come up with a massive plan of channel improvements that would never
be realistically achievable. It was pointed out that the City owns a great deal of
the channel in the downstream areas and it would be possible to stage channel
improvements from the Iowa River up to Washington Street with little effort
regarding land ownership.
Another member of the Committee stated that it had never been the objective of the
citizens in the flood areas to completely eliminate the problem. Their prime
interest was in making sure the problem did not get any worse. He stated he would
be satisfied with the two.structures that would significantly reduce danger in the
hundred year flood and have a slight effect on the ten year flood. It was pointed
out the Storm Water Management Ordinance had effectively stopped the condition
from getting any worse in the watershed.
There was discussion about formation of
full-time function would be maintenance
This would also involve purchase of an
the Creek.
a two to three person drainage crew whose
of waterways throughout the community.
excavator to clean silt and debris from
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July 27, 1977
Page 2
There was discussion about future funding for Ralston Creek. It was agreed that
if the City Council is going to issue any more G. 0. Bonds in FY79 for Urban
Renewal, that it would be advantageous to use HCDA funds for Urban Renewal and
use the G. 0. bond money for Ralston Creek. There is also the option of a G. 0.
bond being passed as an essential corporate purpose for Ralston Creek Projects.
The Consultant was given instructions to explore in more detail water storage
further down in the watershed, the effect of channel widenings on proposed
houses and buildings in the watershed, and preparation of information so
neighborhood meetings can be held.
It was the concensus of the Committee that widespread neighborhood meetings
should be held in the month of 'September to solicit viewpoints of total control
vs. partial control and the strategies to be used on Ralston Creek. A future
meeting was set up for August 31, 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference
Room.
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RALSTON CREEK PROJECT
JULY 27, 1977
We have spent the past few weeks completing our computer work
on the storage structures, and now have data on the performance
of the reservoirs under a variety of conditions and outlet pipe
sizes.
Information gained includes:
1. Inflow and outflow hydrographs.
2. The amount of storage in acre feet.
3. The maximum headwater elevation to be expected.
4. The time required to drain the pond.
The above information is available for each site for the following:
1. Seven storm durations from 0.40 hours to 8 hours
for pipe sizes from 84" to 48".
2. Ten storm durations from 0.40 hours to 16 hours
for pipe sizes from 36" to 18".
3. Rural and urban conditions.
4. 10 year and 100 year recurrence intervals for the
large pipe sizes.
5. 10 year, 25 year, and 100 year recurrence intervals
for the small pipe sizes.
We have not yet had time to analyze all this data to determine
what the effect will be on the smaller flood limits, but we
hive prepared comparison tables to show the flood flows for the
10 year and 100 year storms under existing rural conditions,
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with storage, and what could bo cxpecLud if the area above
the dams were allowed to develop into urban conditions.
Supposedly, this will never happen, due to the storm water
management ordinance, but is included here to show what will
happen if the storm water ordinance is not strictly enforced
in the years to come.
We have also included a table of comparison of the capacity of the
existing channel with the capacity of an an enlarged channel.
As can be seen by the tables, the existing channel cannot carry
a 10 year storm in most places, even with the storage struc-
tures in place. The revised channel can, however, carry the 10
year flow in most places.
For example, at Rochester Avenue the capacity of the existing
channel is 1,025 cfs. The flow from a 10 year storm with no
storage structure at Hickory Hill is 1,200 cfs. Adding the
storage structure would reduce the 10 year flow to 400 cfs and
the 100 year flow to 900 cfs. This means that if the dam is
constructed at Hickory Hill, the existing channel capacity at
Rochester Avenue is adequate.
However, looking at other locations, at Meadow Street on the
South Branch for example, the capacity of the existing channel
is 500 cfs. The 10 year flow at this point, even with the
storage structure at Scott Blvd. is 700 cfs and the 100 year
flow is 1,250 cfs. By enlarging the channel at this location,
it can contain 1,250 cfs of the 100 year flow.
We have also computed:new flood profiles for the 10 year and
100 year storms to see what would happen if the areas above
the dam sites were allowed to develop as in the past with no
storage and no storm water ordinance. These flood limits are
shown on the plan sheets in red and green dashed lines. The
dashed red lines are the 10 year flood limits with continued
urbanization, no storage and no storm water ordinance. The
dashed green lines are the 100 year flood limits with continued
urbanization, no storage and no storm water ordinance.
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ALTLRNATI01' NON-STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS
Introduction
Various structural solutions have been presented in the
preceeding sections of this report as well as in the Preliminary
Report on Interim Solutions presented to the city in March of
1976.
Non-structural solutions, including those of a legislative
or administrative nature are obviously key elements in an
overall program to minimize flood damage. While individual
non-structural solutions do not afford complete solutions
themselves, many such solutions do, however, have far-reaching
implications and must be carefully examined with regard to
immediate and long term impacts.
Among the non-structural solutions investigated, two have
already been put into effect. They are the Storm Water
Management Ordinance and the Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance.
Although neither will provide complete solutions, they are
essential parts of an overall, comprehensive program designed to
reduce flooding and flood damage
hlon-structural solutions which have been examined as a
part of this study are discussed on the following pages.
Relocation
The underlying cause which has resulted in flood damage
was very well stated 40 years ago in a 1937 issue of, "Engineering
News Record," which read, "Rivers were here long before man,
and for untold ages every stream periodically exercised its
rights to expand when carrying more than its normal flow.
Man's error has not been the neglect of flood control measures but
his refusal to recognize the right of the rivers to their
flooding."
The removal of affected buildings and structures from the
flood plain is obviously a solution which would drastically
aduce flood damage. The removal of those buildings and
structures which have encroached upon the flood plain during
the past 150 years would "open up" the flood plain, permitting
flood waters to pass uninhibited, thus virtually eliminating
further damage from flood. Where flooding and flood damage
frequently occur, the decision to relocate homes and businesses
is much less difficult to make than where flooding is experienced
once in perhaps only 10 years or less frequently.
Relocation is a very costly method of reducing flood
damage and is considered feasible only where the extent of
development is small and the high frequency of flooding cannot
be reduced by other means. Relocation involves the acquisition
of affected homes and businesses, providing suitable replacement
housing (or commercial structures), and clearing of acquired
goperty and redevelopment to open space uses which would not
obstruct the flow of storm waters or which would be damaged by
flooding.
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As a solution in itself, relocation of buildings and
struetureca from the flood plain would involve considerable
expense. Some 329 residential ::tructures and 39 commercial
buildings (as well as several public and semi-public buildings)
are located within the 100 -year flood frequency contour.
Because the costs of relocating all homes and businesses
within the flood plain is extremely high, this alternative is
not considered feasible and no attempt has been made to develop
highly detailed cost estimates for relocation. However, a
generalization of costs is presented to serve as an indicator
of the magnitude of such an undertaking.
In making the generalization, a number of assumptions
were made, including:
The assumption that all buildings would be removed from
the area within the 100 -year flood contour.
That 75 percent of the housing units on the flood plain
are owner occupied and 25 percent renter occupied.
. That existing owner and renter occupants would be
relocated to like quarters.
. An average market value of $25,000 is used for principal
residential and commercial structures and the cost of
relocating a commercial use is considered the same as
a renter occupied dwelling for the purposes of this study.
Residential Owner Renter
Structures Occupied Occupied
Acquisition $25,000 $25,000
Relocation 12,500 3,500
Administration 4,000 3,000
1
Owner Ronter
StrResucturco Occupied
Structure;; Occupied
Site Clearance .(t 5,000 5,000
1 6,500
per t;tructux•e 46, 500 3
No. oi• Structures x24' x82
$11,485,500 $2,993,000
39 commercial 36,500
Structures
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TOTAL all Structures $15,902,000
Inflation @ 8% peryear ,816,000
(3 year's lead time)
$19,718,000
The costs shown above are tangible costs and do not
eflect the social and psychological damages incurred.
While some residents of the flood plain may welcome the
opportunity to dispose of their properties through an
acquisition program, many others would not.
Aside from measurable costs, the disadvantages are numerous
and far-reaching, particularly with dwellings in which families
have made their homes for many years. The social and psychological
costs of being up -rooted and displaced can be enormous and
difficult to measure in terms of dollars.
Not only would actual displacement have a traumatic
effect on residents being relocated, but the uncertainty of .not
knowing specifically when relocation would take place, where
they would be moving to, how much they would receive from the
sale of their property and a host of other unknowns contribute
to an unpleasant and stressful situation.
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Selective relocation of certain dwellings and other
structures is feasible and nometimu:: the most practical solution
to eliminate obstructions from Lhe channel and at other critical
points on the flood plain. Selective relocation is not recommended
because certain structures involved are subjected to frequent
flooding, but because they seriously block the passage of storm
waters and increase the threat of flood damage to other property.
The residence on Johnson Street (where the retaining wall
has collapsed into the creek) and the residence at Muscatine
Avenue and Court Street which projects into the channel are
examples of where selective relocation would help reduce
flooding damages to other properties.
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Flood insurance cannot in itsrl..l' be con;,i.dercd as an
alternative solution for controlling floodirig problems. Flood
insurance does not reduce flood damages, but instead serves to
compensate for damages which have been incurred as a result of
flooding, thus reducing the overall impact and financial loss
to the affected property owner.
Iowa City has taken the steps necessary to qualify for
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Local efforts during the past several years culminated
in May of 1977 when the council adopted a flood plain zoning
ordinance, which is designed to regulate development in the
flood plain and is a prerequisite for participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program.
As a result, federally subsidized flood insurance is
available to occupants of flood plain properties.
The overall goal of the program is specifically intended
to provide a substitute and eventual replacement for federal
disaster relief for flood occurrences. The program is intended
to mako property owners more aware of flood hazards, to
contribute to their own protection and to become more fully
indemnified (without relying on federal disaster loans) when
flood damage is incurred.
The purpose of the flood insurance program is two -fold.
First, it is intended to make flood insurance available at
affordable rates and second, to encourage local governments to
take steps to regulate development (or redevelopment) of flood
prone areas which will have the long term effect of minimizing
the number of properties affected or the extent of damage
incurred.
In establishing insurance rates and determining the location
of flood prone areas in the community, a Flood Hazard Boundary Map
was prepared together with a Flood Insurance Rate Map which shows
special hazard areas and risk premium zones. These maps also
serve to inform residents in the vicinity as well as the
general public as to whether or not a specific property is
located in a flood hazard area and if so, the frequency flooding
may be expected to occur.
The availability of this information would immediately
show prospective buyers whether or not a specific property
is located in a flood hazard area and if so, the risk premium
zone in which it is located.
The benefits of the National Flood Insurance Program are
obvious. For those who have property subject to flood, reasonably
priced flood insurance would not only afford protection from
financial disaster, but would provide a certain amount of
"Peace of mind."
The availability of flood insurance at affordable prices would
also enhance the sales appeal of flood prone properties. In
addition, participation in the program requires the city to
regulate future development of flood hazard areas --a measure
which, if implemented many years ago before development had
occurred on the flood plain, would have eliminated flooding
problems.
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Flood insurance of up to $70,000 may be purchased for
a single family dwelling (structural coverage) and up to
$20,000 for coverage of content::. Other residential structures
may be insured for up to $200,000.
A maximum of $200,000 coverage is available on non-residential
structures and $20,000 for coverage of contents of each building.
Insurance rates vary considerably and are based on the
flood hazard zone: in which thr, property is located and the
specific type of structure involved.
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N. Branch
Rochester Avenue
Jefferson Street
S. Branch
Brookside Drive
Meadow Street
First Avenue
Third Avenue
F Street
Seventh Avenue
Rundell Avenue
_ - Sheridan Street
Center Avenue
Muscatine 6 Court
College Street
Below Confluence
Evans.Strcet
Iowa Avenue
Johnson. Street
Burlington Street
Prentiss
Denton
Kirkwood Avenue
CIIANNKI. CAPACITY
CAPACITY OF
EXISTING CHANNEL (cfs)
1,020
1,080
400
500
420
810
560
540
640
910
1,250
1,050
770
2,200
1,370
1,370
830
1,120
2,300
2,490
0
CAPACITY OF
REVISED CHANNEL (cfs)
1,610
1,860
820
1,250
1 1,190
1,160
1,110
990
1,350
2,770
1,740
1,920
1,430
2,500
1,870
2,200
1,460
2,000
11,900
4,900
00
TRUCT11R1'S AFFECTED RY FLOOD
Q10*
1110*
Q10
Q100*
Q1.00**
Q100
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Urban
Ru raI
SP.eraJe Urban
Rural
Storage
SIIT.
2
Residential
2
1
1
12
9
6
Public
2
1
1
1
1
1
Commercial
4
3
3
17
16
8
SRT.
3
Residential
6
5
5
15
11
9
Public
2
2
2
3
2
2
Commercial
7
5
5
16
15
10
SIIT.
4
Residential
37
22
22
95
92
53
Public
1
1
1
3
3
1
Commercial
4
4
4
5
4
4
SRT.
5
Residential
4
1
0
16
14
2
Public
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial
1
0
0
0
0
0
SRT.
6
Residential
44
31
31
69
67
49
Public
0
0
0
0
0
0
.Commercial
1
0
0
1
0
0
SRT..
7
.Residential
29
23
23
64
51
39
Public
0
0
0
0
0
0
'
Commercial
0
0
0
0
0
0
-" SIIT.
8 .Residential
71
44
44
108
85
75
Public
1
1
1
1
1
1
Commercial
2
1
1
4
4
3
SIIT.
9
Residential
3
0
0
6
0
0
Public
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Commercial
0
0
0
0
0
0
.SIIT.
10
Residential
0
0
0
2
0
0
.Public
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
Residential
196
127
126
387
329
233
Public
6
5
5
8
7
5
Commercial
19
13
13
43
39
25
* URBAN
- If allowed to develop as
in the
past; no
storm water
ordinance.
**. RURAL
- If developed
with storm
water ordinance;
runoff limited to present
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Table 1.
Hickory Hill
- North
Site Rural Conditions
Recurrenca
Interval
Pipe
Size
Maximum
Inflow
Maximum
Outflow
Maximum 1
Pond Elev.
Time Above
Elev. 676
years
inches
cEs
cfs
M.S.L., feet
hours
10
36
592
--'-
147
692.0
27.0
24
592
65
693.7
60.0
18
765
35
695.0
113.7
25
36
24
988
988
159
68
695.4
696.7
33.5
75.7
-
18
ggg
36
697.1
145.5
100
36
24
1,347
1,347
168
70
698.4
699.7
44.1
101.4
18
1,347
37
700.1'
199.0
IMaximum allowable pond elevation = 710
0
Table 2.
Hickory [fill
- South Site Rural Conditions
Pipe
Size
Maximum
Inflow
Maximum
Outflow
Maximum 1
Pond Elev.
Time Above
Elev. 674
Recurrence
Interval
years
inches
cfs
cfs
M.S.L., feet
hours
10
36
799
146
689.8
28.7
24
799
64
691.1
63.9
18
799
34
691.6
121.3
25
36
1,032
155
692.2
36.0
24
1,032
67
693.2
80.5
is
1,032
35
693.6
153.9
100
36
1,414
164
695.0
46.9
24
1,414
69
696.2
107.4
18
1,414
36
696.6
208.3
IMaximum allowable pond elevation = 706
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Table 3.
Scott Blvd.
— North
Site Rural
Conditions
Recurrence
Interval
Pipe
Size
Maximum
Inflow
Maximum
Outflow
Maximum 1
Pond Elev.
Time Above
Elev. 71
years
inches
cfs
cfs
M.S.L., feet
hours
10
36'
390
128
724.0
12.5
24
296
60
725.6
25.8
18
296
33
726.5
47.0
25
36
442
136
725.5
15.3
24
389
B2
727.3
32.8
18
389
34
728.0
60.5
100
36
619
146
727.7
20.0
P4
541
96
729.2
43.3
lg
541
35
729.5
74.5
1Maximum allowable pond elevation = 733
Table 4. Scott Blvd. —
South Sito Rural Condition
with a 36" RCP at the north site
Recurrence
Interval
Pipe
Size
Maximum
Inflow
Maximum
Outflow
Maximum 1
Pond Elev.
Time Above
Elev. 707
years
inches
cfs
cfs
M.S.L., feet
hours
10
36
128
92
713.3
17.6
24
128
50
715.8
32.5
18
128
28
716.8
51.4
25
36
136
100
714.4
23.8
P4
136
53
717.5
42.1
18
136
30
718.9
71.2
100
36
146
107
715.6
29.0
24
]46
126
719.1
50.5
18
146
146
719.1
74.2
1Maximum allowable pond elevation = 721
Table 5.
Scott Blvd. -
with a 24" RCP
South Site Rural Conditions
at the north site
Recurrence Pipe
Interval Size
-----•---
Maximum
inflow
--...—
Maximum
Outflow
-
Maximum1
Pond Elev.
Time Above
Elev. 707
years
inches
cfs
cfs
M.S.L., feet
hours
10
36
60
59
709.7
30.8
24
60
45
713.8
40.7
18
60
28
716.1
63.3
25
36
62
61
709.9
37.3
24
62
47
714.5
49.4
'18
62
29
717.2
77.7
100
36
97
69
710.6
47.8
24
93
49
715.6
62.7
18
93
45
719.0
99.7
1Maximum allowable pond elevation = 721
Tubb 6.
Scott Blvd.
- SouLh
Site Itural
Conditions
24
33
with an 18"
K1, at Lhe
north site
18
33
25
713.6
68.4
36
34
34
Recurrence
Pipe
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum 1
Time Above
707
Interval
Size
Inflow
Outflow
Pond Elev.
Elev.
years
inches
cfs
cfs
M.S.L., feet
hours
10
36
33
33
707.8
50.4
24
33
31
710.1
53.0
18
33
25
713.6
68.4
36
34
34
707.9
63.8
24
34
32
710.3
66.1
18
34
26
714.3
84.6
36
108
74
711.2
77.3
24
108
42
713.1
79.8
18
108
27
716.0
108.3
iMaximum allowable pond elevation = 721
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RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROGRESS REPORT
AUGUST 1, 1977
Interim Proiects
Bids were scheduled to be received on the "interim projects"
on July 28th, but no bids were submitted. Six sets of plans
were out to various companies, one of which is a material
supplier. We have attempted to contact the remaining five
to determine why they did not submit a bid. Of those we
have contacted to date, one was just too busy with other
work, but will be interested in bidding later in the year.
Another contractor stated that he could not locate.a con-
crete subcontractor.
We recommend that this work be scheduled for re -bidding
sometime in September.
Structural Solutions
Work on structural solutions to Ralston Creek flooding is
continuing.
We have spent the past few weeks completing our computer
work on the storage structures, and now have data on the
performance of the reservoirs under a variety of conditions
and outlet pipe sizes.
Information gained includes:
1. Inflow & outflow hydrographs.
2. The amount of storage in acre-feet.
3. The maximum headwater elevation to be expected.
4. The time required to drain the pond.
The.above information is available for each site for various
storm duration and pipe size combinations, both rural and
urban conditions, and 10 year and 100 year recurrance intervals.
This -data -is being analyzed for inclusion in our final -
report.
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Non -Structural Solutions
Several non-structural solutions to the flooding problem
are being examined.
The removal or relocation of houses and other structures
from the flood plain is obviously a solution which would
drastically reduce flood damage.
To remove all residences and commercial structures from
the limits of the 100 year flood would cost a minimum of
$19 million dollars. This alternative is not considered
feasible, but removal of selected structures that have a
severe constricting effect on the stream channel will be
recommended in our final report.
The subject of flood insurance and flood proofing of
buildings is also being examined and will be discussed in
the report.
I- completion Time
We are anticipating completion of the "first draft" of
the report on or about September first_ Final draft,
printing and binding should require approximately another
month.
POWERS
/A,N��D��//'//���JJJjjjATES
James W. Powers
President
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Agenda
Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee
City Manager's Conference Room
7:30 P.M., Thursday, August, 11, 1977
I. Approval of Minutes
II. Economics Report
III. Comprehensive Plan Schedule
IV. New Businesl
V. Adjournment
Meeting Objectives
1. Approve Economics Report.
2. Discuss and adopt comprehensive plan schedule.
r Ready for CPCC Consideration: Citizen Participation Report
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Next meeting.-- 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 25, 1977
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AGENDA
RESOURCES CO3\'SERVATION amifsSION
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE Road
AUGUST 9, 1977 4:30 P.M.
4:30 --Approval of the minutes of the July 26, 1977 meeting.
4:35 -,Dick Plastino, the propsed Waste hater Treatment Plant, street lighting,
and street energy use.
Status report by Houck and Bolnick concerning the Model Code.
--Commission's goals and objectives.
--Other business.
7:00 --Adjournment.
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
July 27, 1977
The departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings were
distributed to the department heads.
The Civil Rights Specialist informed the staff about the Urban Potential Workshop
to be held in Iowa City on August 11 and 12. This will be conducted by C. T. Vivian
from Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Director of Housing and Inspection Services expressed concern about students
coming in to look through records. It was determine that a position should be
established concerning public records. Mike Kucharzak will draft a statement on
this subject which will be reviewed by the legal staff and the City Manager. If
this applies to other departments, the statement will be broadened. A memo on
this subject does exist. However it is about six years old. The Administrative
Assistant was asked to check to see if this memo is in the administrative manual.
4/32
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DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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COMMENTS/STATUS
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'Cowicil oac:cets were not delivered
this ,oast weekend.
7/25
POLICE
Check the minutes relating to 'it.
Prosuect M.Lition Part IV F, and the
;relationship to the Sots Water 1angtmt
7/25
CITY CLERK
Cieck the feasibility of installing
bike racks between Black Hawk 1ini-park
and'the nein office building
7/25
CONSULTANT
Develop a recognized symbol to identify
;transit benches and schedule display.
7/25
C.D.
Are extra uark benches available for
Extra benches are not available unless
they are taken from the park. Many of
use at major transit stows
7/25
PN2R E, RCC
the "extras" (beyond re airin were
sold last fall. •
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DEPARTMENT 'REFERRALS
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DATE
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`Iniestigate Ralph Oxford's request for
s15� subsidy @ trip. Check the availabi
ty
.of:- state. subsidies.
7/26
PUBLIC WIM
Check citizen complaint 603 S. 'Madison
HOUSING
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Bob Rowe. Dust from Ready fix Concrete
is;this a health iulzard.
7/26
6 . ' 'son tenants are not putting
can ack
7/26
PUBLIC
,garbage on receptacles.
IVRK.,
Ready Stix Concrete removed the sidewalk
fon Prentiss.Street.
7/26
PUBLIC WM
Airport Comm requests clerical support
to take minutes for comm meetings
7/26
PERSONNEL
Schedule for informal session dust
PUBLIC W
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problems on So. Riverside Dr,
CITY MGR
Foster Road, Landfill entrance.
7/26
Traffic problems on Sheridan Avenue
C. D.
Address in the Commrehensive Plan
(Speeding and noise)
7/36
Police will periodically check speeders
Report the the Council at informal
PUBLIC IVRKc
Within 30-60 days (Aug -Sept)
session the status of experiment
CITY '-fGR
with traffic flow at Keokuk v Hollywood
7/26
Can the City invest funds in Savings
ofLOlnte institutions to take advantage
7/26
LEGAL
' DEPARTMENI ' REFERRALS
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SUBJECT
DATE
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DATE
DUE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
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Review Uniform Bldg Codes,
Abatement of dangerous bldg, Plumbing,
Fire,:Electrical, $ Mechanical Ordin by
7/26
HOUSING
Chief Keating will respond to the Fire
Codes
on Council agenda
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Parsons Avenue near IWn White Blvd status
of appraisals and disposition.
/26
FINANCE
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(Defer Zoning Ordinance amendment concern
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'drive-in restaurants until it conforms
to state law
7/26
LEGAL
'Melrose $ Woolf Ave and Madison $ Iowa
/26
Ave traffic signals. Can these signals
A11 applicable signals should be revie
flash yellow or red between 12 a.m and 5
.m
PiJBLIC IVRKS
Status of the University's traffic
C.D.
survey on Melrose Ave.
/26
Reque opinion concerning payment
1or
Council member Vevera's request for
information.
fNational Guar Reflect Att.
Gen opinion as well as St. -5:
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dad 3rd Avenue, Linda Tompkins.
House is in rent subsidy program, receiv,
4/26
damage by tenants.
1IOUSING
Council Member Vevera request for informl
MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
August 3, 1977
Departmental referrals from the formal and informal Council meetings were distributed
to the department heads.
The ordinance fact sheet was briefly discussed. Each department is responsible for
preparing fact sheets for the ordinances pertaining to their department. The Assistant
City Attorneys should review for legal implications. Zoning ordinances are exempt from
the requirement for a fact sheet. Copies of the draft ordinance fact sheet were
distributed to department heads.
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August I DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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Ann Shires 301 Woodridge
Statement favoring purchase of Hickory
8/2
City MGR
RPOF
Caroline Embree - Dearborn - re: Chip
Seal program.
Was.bid by sq ft or gal?
8/2
PUBLIC WRKS
Call Caroline Fmbree
Letter to DOT re: Council motion
favoring vacation of Hollywood Blvd.
8/2
Albert Ringo - 1302 Burlington St
c dents os his ro e ty destrov.shrub
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8/2
PUBLIC 11'RXS
Erect guard rail with illuminating
of iat can be done -
reflectors?
Transit budget large overrun.
Why the large increase in Maintenance
Costs?_
8/2
PUBLIC WKS
Councilor Selzer attend Economic
Growth'Seminar in Duluth Minn
8/2
Absent for Informal mtg on 29 and*
on -August 28-30
formal on 30th
Status of Airplane replacement
8/2
CITY MGR
Report on Friday, Aug 5
:Amendment to Taxi Ordinance which does
CITY MGR
Place on August 9 agenda
not require a 30 day advertisement
period.
8/2
LEGAL
Status of SE TS application,
}then will the state be reviewing?
8/2
RUBLIC IRKS.
page rorPi August z DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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DATE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
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Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
concerning drive=in restaurants
8/2
LEGAL
Place on August 9 agenda
consider parking requirement for churl
ATTORNEY OPINION
C01mty Subdivision Ordinance relating
to Hull s Subdivision.
Request a representative from the Co
8/2
CUM DEVEL
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be present at Council meetings to
present zoning matters in the County.
:;.Time:£rom for bids and construction of
-;Arch. Barrier program at Rec Center
8/2
PUB WRKS
"ALL Contract Specs. review by City
Manager before placing item on
Thurs. noon deadline for 31gr review
CoL.mcil agenda.
8/2
PUBLIC WRKS
of contract specs.
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MEMORANDUM
DAT11 July 26, 1977
TO: CPCC members
FROM: Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner�(Jp —
R1: Issues and Alternatives Comments111��—�``'''`������
Attached are comments on the Issues and Alternatives for discussion
at this Thursday's (July 28) CPCC meeting. Comments were received from
only two CPCC members.
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RG:ds
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COMMENTS ON ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES
(from CPCC members)
Growth Management and Administration
Issue: Should additional notice to affected citizens be required in
rezoning decisions? (neighborhood meetings)
Comment: Add a third alternative - 'Notice of proposed zoning changes
should be mailed to the owners of included and immediately
adjacent properties and costs borne by the city." (Patt Cain)
Community Facilities and Services
Issue: What park and recreation areas should the city provide and
maintain for present and future population? (neighborhood
meetings, surveys, Community Facilities Report)
1 Comment: Add a seventh alternative - "Require dedications from private
developers (based on area or number of units)." (Patt Cain)
Issue: How much recreation equipment and facilities should the city
provide? (Community Facilities Report, Surveys)
Comment: Add a fifth alternative - "Expand recreation facilities at
a site other than the rec center." (Jane Jakobsen)
Comment: "It would be useful here to list what would be necessary
to bring facilities up to national standards (with and
without U of I).
"Additional swimming pools? Tennis courts? Etc.
"What about working with the IC school system in providing
recreation facilities." (Patt Cain)
Land Use
Issue: How can densities of residential areas be increased without
adversely affecting existing residents? (1976 Land Use Summary)
Comment: Add a fourth alternative - "Scatter higher densities through-
out the city." (Jane Jakobsen)
Comment: re: alternatives 2 G 3 - "Why will these not adversely
affect existing residents? Not very clear." (Patt Cain)
Issue: What policy should the city adopt towards the existence of
land uses with obsolete locations (i.e., land uses that
exist within the community that threaten the health, safety,
and welfare of residents, which create unnecessary traffic
i. congestion, or similar problems by virtue of their location).
(1976 Land Use Summary)
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Comment: Add a fifth alternative - "Choose the most appropriate
alternative (above) for the individual case." (Patt Cain)
Energy
Issue: What activities should the city pursue to assure energy and
resource conservation? (CPCC, surveys, neighborhood meetings,
Housing, Trafficways, Land Use Concepts and Locational Factors
Reports)
Comment: Alternatives 4, 5, and 6 "not under this category." (Jane Jakobsen)
Comment: "It may not be clear how this (alternative 6) fits in this
category." (Patt Cain)
Issue: How active a role should the city take in resource recovery and
recycling? (CPCC, General Survey, neighborhood meetings)
Comment: re: alternative 1 - "What constitutes 'support'? Could you
be more specific?" (Patt Cain)
Issue: What steps should the city take to encourage alternative energy
sources? (CPCC, surveys, neighborhood meetings)
Comment: re: alternatives 3 G 4 - Are these "legal"? (Patt Cain)
Neighborhood Conservation and Protection
Issue: Should a policy be adopted which encourages neighborhood
preservation by protecting existing resources and eliminating
blighting conditions while allowing change to occur? (neigh-
borhood meetings, Northside Study)
Comment: re: alternatives 1 $ 2 - "These are quite vague. Could
you be more specific about type of investment or land use
controls?" (Patt Cain)
Transportation
Issue: What balance of modes of transportation should Iowa City
encourage through budgeting and land use planning? (Trafficways
Report, ATS - JCRPC, neighborhood meetings, surveys)
Comment: Change alternative 2 to read - "The city should discourage
the use of autos through higher parking costs and more
strict enforcement of rules and greatly expand transit
service." (Patt Cain)
Comment: Change alternative 3 to read - "The city should have a balanced
transportation system with some street improvements projects
and expanded transit service." (Patt Cain)
Comment: Change alternative 4 to read - "The city should expand transit
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service where it is most efficient and build high volume
transportation corridors where transit is less efficient."
(Patt Cain)
Comment: re: alternatives for this issue in general - "Would arterials
or some other word be more appropriate than highways?"
(Patt Cain)
Issue: How should the city protect residential areas from inappropriate
levels of through traffic? (Trafficways Report, neighborhood
meetings, surveys)
Comment: Add a fourth alternative - "Combination of alternatives."
(Patt Cain)
Environment
Issue: What measures can the city follow to protect residents and
their property from flood waters along Ralston Creek? (General
Survey)
Comment: Add a fifth alternative - "Combination of alternatives."
(Patt Cain)
Issue: How can the city encourage tree plantings? (neighborhood
meetings)
Comment: Add a six alternative - "Combination of alternatives."
(Patt Cain)
Issue: Where should the new sewage treatment facility be located?
(staff, EPA, IDEQ)
Comment: "What specific locations have been recommended? N, S, $
M are too general! Also, what are the trade-offs for the
different locations? At least refer to appropriate
report and page number." (Patt Cain)
Issue: How can the city preserve prime agricultural land? (neigh-
borhood meetings, Vegetation Guide)
Comment: Add a third alternative - "Combination of alternatives."
(Patt Cain)
Issue: How can the city provide and protect trees and other vegetation
for the community? (Vegetation Guide, neighborhood meetings)
Comment: "Combine with tree planting issue? These issues are very
similar as now stated." (Patt Cain)
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DATE: August 7
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM; Angela Ryan, Asst. Ciba Attorney ti•' -
RE: Parking Requirement for Churches /
nuESPio..4S PwSI1YP17>
1. if a church was partially destroyed, would it have mply
with the parking requirements in the proposed ordinance?
2. Is this the rule under the present ordinance?
CU,K ,l1SION
1. Section 8.10.21.E provides that if a non -conforming use is
damaged by more than 508 of its value by fire, act of Cod or the
public enemy, any restoration must be for a permitted use. There-
fore, it would have to crnpl.y with the parking provisions in force
at the time of rebuilding.
2. Yes, this is also the rule under the present ordinance. llaa-
ever, the amendments made in 1974 mike the ordinance less clear than
the original 1962 ordinance:. 'Phe following provisions were in the
1962 ordinance:
Article V, Section l.E.
No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged,
reconstructed, or structurally altered except in con-
formitwith the parking space regulations for the zone
in which teh building is located.
Article XXIV.
Section 1. The following off-street parking
spaces shall be provided: . . .
2. For churches erected on new sites one parking
space on the lot for each 10 seats in the main audi.-
torium, but existing churches arra additions to or
enlargements of churches existing at Uic time of
passage of this ordinance shall be exempt from this
requirement.
5. For hospit-jls one space for each hospital. bed,
but existing hospitals and additions and enlargunants of:
existing hospitals shall be exempt from this requirement.
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Section 3. Existing buildings not complying with
off-street parking roquiremnts may be remdeled, repaired
and structurally altered but any enlargement, except as
otherwise provided in Sections 6.207. and 6.205 must pro-
vide the required parking spaces for said enlargement.
Section 5. If a non -conforming use is damaged by rare than
50`d of its value by fire, explosion, act of Cod, or the public
enemy, then any restoration must be for a permitted use.
In reading these sections together, the general rule is present -
that this ordinance does not apply to buildings existing prior to 1962, the
enactment of the ordinance. If a building is partially destroyed or
expanded, the ordinance will then apply. An exception to this rule was
made for additions to churches and hospitals. By i.rplication, an exception
was not made for the partial destruction of churches or hospitals.
When the ordinance was amended in 1974, the exception for additions to
hospitals was removed. Section 3, which explained the exception for
churches and hospitals, was deleted. However, the exception for churches
remained. Again, it would seem that a reading of all of the sections shows
an intent to exempt existing churches (the general rule) and additions
(an exception to the rule) but not partially destroyed churches (which
would be another exception) .
If the council wishes to exempt churches which are partially destroyed,
Section 8.10.25.A(8) may be amended to read as follows:
Use Space Requirements
8. Churches One space for each 6 seats in the
main auditorium. This provision
shall not apply to tlme restoration
of a church which has been damaged
by more than 502 of its value by
fire, explosion, act of Gal, or the
public enemy.
As I understand Rev. Welsh's position, a church is a congregation
rather than a structure. Therefore, if the oongregation was in existence
prior to 1962, the building should not be required to comply with parking
requirements if it is destroyed. however, this is a zoning ordinance. In
this context-, a municipality only regulates the physical use of land and
the structures thereon; it does not regulate the users or type of occupants.
Taxpayers Ass'n. of Weynnuth itwnship v. WeFpth Township, 311 A.2d 187
(N.J. 1973). Therefore, church' in Section 6.10.25.A(8) means a church
structure or building, not a congregation. The ordinance could be amended
to say "church building" but this seems redundant.