HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-18 Bd Comm. MinutesMINUTES
RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 1977 4:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bolnick, Dague, Denniger, Hotka, Houck.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Tinklenberg.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The Resources Conservation Commission recommends that the Model
Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction be enforced
by the City by requiring all applicable projects to be certified in
compliance with this code by a registered architect or engineer.
The Commission requests that Mayor Neuhauser declare November 13-19
to be Energy Conservation Week.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Houck moved, Hotka seconded, that the minutes of the September 13,
1977, meeting be approved as read. Approved, Denniger abstaining.
Denniger reported on the meeting Houck and he held with the City
Council concerning the Model Code for Energy Conservation in New
Building Construction. At the time the City Council expressed
concern over the possible increase in construction costs and what
the pay back period would be. Denniger reported that there would
be an increase in construction costs, however, the pay back period
would be just under four years. The City Council also expressed
concern about how to fund and administer the inspection required by
this Code.
Houck moved, Bolnick seconded, that the Resources Conservation
Commission recommend that the Model Code for Energy Conservation in
New Building Construction be enforced by the City by requiring all
applicable projects to be certified, in compliance with this code
by a registered architect or engineer. Approved unanimously.
Bolnick noted that without a mechanism such as this, the State Code
will not be enforced in Iowa City.
DISCUSSION WITH THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Neal Berlin discussed the Resources Conservation
Commissions recommendations of August 23, 1977, as relayed to him
in a letter from Chairperson Denniger. The existing building
systems are not sophisticated enough to maintain many of the tem-
perature levels proposed. In regard to City vehicle use and fuel
consumption, the City has computer print-outs which contain all of
the relevant data and the only thing lacking is the person with the
time and expertise to utilize this information. In the following
RM
0 -2- 0
discussion, there was a consensus of the Commmission members that
the Energy Coordinator would have to be an engineering type. Prior
to the next meeting, the City Manager and Staffperson Tinklenberg
will define the role of the Energy Coordinator and outline some of
the possible financing aspects.
In regard to the September 13 RCC request that Dick Plastino,
Director of Public Works, provide a cost estimate of an East side
Pilot Recycling Project, Mr. Berlin consented to have Mr. Plastino
preform this estimate and an analysis of how to set the project up.
ENERGY CONSERVATION WEEK
Bolnick moved, Hotka seconded, that the Resources Conservation
Commission request that Mayor Neuhuaser declare November 13-19 to
be Energy Conservation Week. Approved unanimously.
In the discussion of Energy Conservation Week the Commission members
felt that an attempt should be made to involved the following
groups: City Council, news media, University of Iowa, city merchants,
Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric, Iowa Energy Policy Council, Public
Library, Iowa PIRG, and possibly school children.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
In the area of Energy, the Commission felt that the following
issues and alternatives should definitely be looked at and studied:
ISSUE: What activities should the City pursue to insure energy and
resource conservation?
The City should establish energy efficient building
design standards.
4. The City should offer incentives for multi -family
and cluster development.
ISSUE: How active a role should the City take in resource recovery
and recycling?
The City should financially support recycling of
waste materials.
2. The City should collect seperated waste material.
3. The City should have the recycling center only.
5. The City should adopt an ordinance requiring mandatory
deposit on all beverage containers.
ISSUE: What steps should the City take to encourage alternative
energy sources?
2. The City should offer low-interst loans for solar
heating.
0 -3- 0
In the area of Transportation, the Commission members felt that the
following issues and alternatives should definitely be looked at
and studied:
ISSUE: What balance of modes of. transportation should Iowa City
encourage through budgeting and land use planning?
2. The City should explore incentives to discourage use
of automobiles.
3. The City should have a balanced transportation
system with some street improvement projects and
standard transit service.
4. The City should expand transit service where it is
most efficient and build transportation corridors
where transit is less efficient.
ISSUE: What other alternatives should the City explore to solve
traffic problems?
3. Construct comuter parking lots and run shuttle
busses to and from centers of employment.
In the area of Environment the Commission members felt the following
issues and alternatives should definitely be looked at:
ISSUE: How can the City encourage tree plantings?
3. Tree planting programs for those not covered by the
ordinance.
7. The planting of discidious trees on the south and
conifers on the north sides of buildings.
AGENDA FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 197'
1. City Staff report on the pruposed Energy Coordinator.
2. Energy Conservation Week.
3. Comprehensive Plan.
4. Goals and Objectives.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
Respectifully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg.
Secretary, John Houck.
•
r i/,� li •
MINUTES
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 6:30 P.M.
CITY'MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Woodard, McComas, Braverman, Costantino, Davison,
Madison, Scott, Matsumoto.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gilroy.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan, Morgan.
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Zukrowski.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF AND CITY MANAGER
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. Costantino moved,
Madison seconded, to accept the minutes as revised from the August
29, 1977, meeting. The motion passed. Visitors were Jim Fleming
(KXIC), Phillip Jones (Assistant Vice -President of Administrative
Services, University of Iowa), Ashley Davis (Upward Bound Program,
Special Support Services, University of Iowa), Dick McCart (Industrial
Relations Director, Sheller -Globe Corporation), Randy Lewis and
Alice Gumper. Public discussion related to the Commission's
invitation to the community to help identify the major civil rights
problems in Iowa City.
A. Identification of Major Civil Rights Problems in Iowa. Following
are the major problems identified by the public participants and
Commissioners.
Phillip Jones. Although the State Civil Rights Commission has
little impact on the University, the University cooperates
with the State by submitting the University's EEO -6 data to
the State. The State Civil Rights Commission requires a
different format than the Federal government in reporting
faculty and staff employment. The State Civil Rights Com-
mission does not properly consider the University's report
of investigations of discrimination related grievances.
Dick McCart. Mr. McCart stressed that timeliness of the State's
investigation of discrimination charges is critical and gave
an example of the State's delay and lack of notification in
a charge of discrimination against Sheller-Glober which was
filed with the State.
:3993
3. Ashley Davis. On behalf of Colleen Jones, Director of Special
Support Services, Ashley Davis read a prepared statement which
stressed the responsibility of the City to provide "a healthy,
wholesome and warm community for minority and low-income studeits."
(Statement: attached.)
4. Commissioners' Comments. In summary, the Human Rights Commission
identified the following major problems:
The need to communicate more readily throughout the community
and to provide more speedy relief for complaints. Davison
pointed out that discrimination problems in Iowa City are
more than procedural. The problem relates to demonstrating
the existence of discrimination complaints. One method of
increasing the Commission's credibility in the community is
to effectuate and implement immediate remedies. However,
the current City ordinance does not provide specifically for
injunctive relief in cases of emergency. Furthermore,
Woodard stressed the necessity of linking the process to
the problem by identifying complainants who actually have
discrimination related problems.
b. The need to end the adversary relationship between the State
Commission and local agencies charged with handling discrimination
complaints.
C. The lack of confidence in other agencies involved with
complaint processing which breeds resentment between local
agencies and the State Civil Rights Commission.
d. To improve the effectiveness of complaint processing agencies
to handle complaints. One alternative mechanism cited
was a private cause of action. The City Manager's and City
Attorney's staff said this improvement would be the most
effective in improving complaint processing. Braverman felt
excuses were being generated and suggested that a more
controversial posture be assumed even if negative political
repercussions resulted. Braverman also expressed a desire
to see independent support of the Human Rights Commission.
McComas contended that many of the Commissioners are confused
about the current process in the handling of discrimination
complaints and confusion over procedural matters because
of the Court forced "Hearing Procedures", so problems
relating to discrimination are not clear.
Costantino suggested three ways to improve processing discrim-
ination complaints. First, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
supports permitting a complaint the "right to sue" and that
complainant's attorney fees be recoverable under the suit.
Secondly, Costantino felt that punitive damages would improve
remedies in conciliation agreements. And, finally, deferral
agencies should be monetarily supported.
C.
0
-3- •
In regards to the Human Rights Commission's application for
deferral agency status, a follow-up letter is to be sent to the
State to determine the status of the application.
e. Costantino had received a letter from the State Civil Rights
Commission in regards to the upcoming conference identifying
some of the major problems. The State cited the lack of
unity among minority groups, which in essence blames the
victim. In the letter, the State Commission also felt
inadequate funding for their agency was a problem.
The motion to summarize and forward all the comments to the State
Commission regarding problems in civil rights was carried.
Chairperson's Correspondence.
The Chairperson circulated letters addressed to Kenneth Clow, manager
of Cinema I and II, and to Robert Downer, former president of the
Area Bar Association. In response to Costantino's suggestion for
a response, it was noted that Mr. Downer had responded to the Chair's
letter indicating he was no longer the president but had forwarded the
information to the proper individual. Ryan indicated the aggrieved
party referenced in the Dower letter had contacted the Area Bar
Association regarding the alleged complaint.
Chairperson's Recommendation.
The Chair indicated that the Staff will develop materials, including
handouts, for Commissioners to use in addressing community groups
about civil rights issues. This is to facilitate meeting the
Commission's goal of developing a Speakers Bureau.
Committee Reports
Outreach/Advocacy:
Newsletter. A sample newsletter was circulated. Costantino
noted that Iowa City had the first Human Rights Commission
and non-discrimination ordinance in the State. This
information should be included in the newsletter. A contest
for the newletter's name was announced and Commissioners
were asked to submit their suggestions at the October meeting.
Public Service Spots. The Committee is still working on
this topic.
Ordinance Implementation/Education. Matsumoto submitted a
written report.
Competitive Bidding. Ryan reported that the City Administrative
Manual requires bidding for purchases of over $5,000.
b. Proposed Speakers and Seminars. The Committee's evaluation
and recommendation for each of the three topics was reported
as follows:
-Phylis Stover, Insurance practices and procedures as they
affect women. If possible, to be jointly sponsored with
Women's Resource and Action Center or with another group
interested in women's issues.
-"Discrimination in Japan." Received low priority by the
Committee and was not recommended.
-Training Programs for the Commissioners. The Committee
recommended the following four topical areas for workshops:
(1) How to conduct a public hearing to be presented by
T. Gilroy and B. Matsumoto.
(2) An evaluation of the basic structure of civil rights
programs, their procedural aspects and effects.
(3 Remedies in conciliation agreements.
(4) A debate or evaluation of the Bakke case and the
effects on civil rights.
The Commission accepted the Committee's recommendation regarding
Phylis Stover, "Discrimination in Japan", and points 1, 2, and
3 under Training Programs. A motion was made and carried to
accept the suggested training programs as listed, excepting
the Bakke case, in the order listed as priorities.
Additional recommendations regarding speakers and seminars
included:
a. Sponsoring training seminars with other interested civil
rights commissions.
b. Meetings with handicapped individuals or with those who
work with the handicapped to increase sensitivity.
C. Discussing the Bakke case on preferential treatment of
minorities.
d. Inviting a member of the Commission for the Blind to
discuss the problems of blind individuals and how they
adapt.
3. Complaint Processing.
a. Investigative Procedures. Accepted with minor revisions.
Typographical errors were noted; stylistic changes were
suggested. It was noted that at point II.B.4 there is no
formal involvement by the Commission. Braverman requested
a copy of all the form letters used during an investigation
of a discrimination charge.
b. Conciliation Process. The motion to accept, as amended,
carried.
C. Hearing Procedures. The quasi-judicial hearing rules
were adopted as printed. The "Format for Decision" was
not accepted as suggestive.
d. By-laws. Deferred to the October meeting. Reference to
"members" of the Commission was to be deleted and replaced
by "Commissioners." "Ordained" was to be deleted.
4. Affirmative Action.
Mace Braverman will attend Iowa City School System's Affirma-
tive Action Commission meeting on 10/5/77.
E. Civil Rights Specialist Staff Report - accepted as printed.
Commission agreed with Staff's interpretation that because the
Ordinance exempts personal services in one's home from coverage,
then, advertisements for those personal services would likewise
be exempt.
2. Noted that October 14th is deadline for Goals and Objectives
for departmental budgets. Chair and Vice -Chair are to consult
with staff.
F. Complaints
1. Yellow Cab, Westinghouse.
Ryan reported no new developments in Westinghouse case. She
reviewed and summarized the legal steps taken to -date in the
Yellow Cab case.
2. E-7515.
Morgan reported all parties were notified.
3. E/R, 4-6-7705.
Morgan reported receiving information from the Employment
Security Commission. McComas said a meeting would be necessary.
4. E-7701.
Zukrowski is still working on this case.
5. H-7603, H-7604.
Last address for one of the complainants was Waterloo. Zukrowski
is still pursuing locating the complainants and witnesses.
6. PA/R, 8-4-7702.
The conciliation team concurred with staff's recommendation of
no probable cause. Case closed.
9. E/R, 8-23-7709; E/R, 8-25-7708.
Zukrowski has made one visit to the respondent.
10. H/F, 8-29-7702.
Zukrowski has talked to most tenants in the apartment complex
involved.
G. Other
1. Commission Goals and Objectives.
Morgan noted that points a, b and c under Objective 3, goal 2
did not fulfill the intent of the original objective. Points
a, b and c should be moved to Objective 3, goal 1.
2. Costantino and Davison wanted to attend the public hearing in
Davenport, Iowa, on October 29, 1977. Staff is to apprise
other members if hearing is to be held.
3. October meeting was set for October 24, 1977, at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda setting is October 14, 1977, 1:30 p.m.
H. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
"JL mss.
To the Members of the Iowa City Human Relations Commission:
I am addressing you on behalf of the. University of Iowa's Department of
Special Support Services and Educational OpporLunities Pro(Iram, the. Afro-AwQrican
Cultural Center and Phr: Chicerno Indian-Air,r•ican Cultural Gunter. I would like to
say that iL is eztrencly impor w nt that Lhe Iowa City Ilumun K.-latiuns Commission
be aware of the concerns of the clientele which we serve. For the vast majority
of minority students, Iowa City repre:;ents a radical and unsettling change of
pace from their home cormunitles. This "culture shock" very often manifests it-
self In poor aeadremic ochievemJnL, unLisocial Lc!mperm2nts, ,ind a !jooeral malaise
which all tend to bdvnY;31y affect the self concr:plion and tt)vvlo-)wni'L of minor-
ity perrons. We bel'iev;: very strongly that while we are primarily as::uciatod
with the University, that fact does not preempt the city from the responsibility
of providing a healthy, wholesome and warm community for minority and low-income
students. Our students do not isolate themselves to the University, and we be-
lieve that the city merchants, landlords, governors, and citizens should make
a cognizant effort to acknowledge, accept, trust, and equitably deal with the
minority and low-income student population of the University of Iowa. While the
city of Iowa City can possibly never be "home" to the minority or low-income
person, who comes to Iowa City to receive an education, we sincerely believe
that the city of Iowa City can become a place of good memories and positive ex-
periences and that the Iowa City Human Relations Commission can work more dili-
gently to stimulate and accentuate that endeavor. There are approximately 900
minority students and spouses in Iola City. A numerous and visable minority and
low-income stuvent population is a rarity that is only about nine years new to
Iowa City, and we sincerely feel that the city has not yet faced the challenge
presented to it through the presence, needs and desires of these persons. As a
concerned constituent of the community, we will expect to be w'orking with you,
and addressing these concerns in the coming year.
I
rur,u•1.1s
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMITFUE
SEPTEMBER 22, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE: ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Vetter, Jakobsen, Blum, Cain, Neuhauser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ogesen, Ferret
STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Milkman, Martzahn, Child
0711ERS PRESENT: John Kammormeyer, Bill Dennis, Emil Brandt
FORrtAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. To accept the Citizen Participation Report as amended (including mention
of Jane Jakobsen and Dick Blum in the "credits" section of the report).
2. That the City Council consider the possibility of a moratorium on building
permits for new construction in certain areas of the City until such time
as a new Zoning Ordinance is adopted and made effective as part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chairman Blum called the meeting to order and asked if there were any additions
Or corrections to the minutes of the meeting held on August 11, 1977. The minutes
were approved as written.
Citizen Participation Report
Marianne Milkman, Assistant Planner, briefly summarized the Citizen Participation
Report and stated that the report would be printed in a format and design similar
to that of the General Survey.
Geshwiler suggested that Jane Jakobsen and Dick Blum be mentioned and given credit
for the extraordinary amount of work they did in making the report possible.
Committee members discussed the report and suggested various revisions.
A motion was made by Cain, seconded by Vetter, to accept the Citizen Participation
Report as amended (including mention of Jane Jakobsen and Dick Blum in the "credits"
section of the report). The motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Pat McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, spoke to the Committee as a representative of
the North Side Neighbors and requested that consideration be given to imposing
a moratorium on building construction on the City's north side. Before control
over the entire area is lost, she said, apartment building should be stopped
until a study or policy can be made to determine the long-term effects of such
construction.
388`1
-2-
Neuhauser stated her intention of informing the City Council on Friday, September
23, that she would ask for a moratorium on building construction at the next
regular Council meeting, September 27. Then the matter could be referred to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the procedural process would begin, she
said. Assistant City Attorney Angie Ryan had indicated that it might be a
proper time to consider a moratorium, Neuhauser said, and suggested putting a
moratorium on a specific area for a specific period of time, i.e., six months.
Blum noted that John Hayek, City Attorney, had felt the opposite when this
matter was brought up some time agao. Neuhauser said that Hayek's opinion had
changed.
Neuhauser indicated that the moratorium would not be effective for a builder who
had already applied for a building permit and started construction. It would be
effective, however, if no construction had begun, she said. Cain thought the
moratorium should be tied to the comprehensive planning effort. Kraft suggested
that the Legal Staff write a memo regarding the moratorium. Geshwiler thought
more than one neighborhood should be considered to make the moratorium compre-
hensive. The Legal Staff thought a specific area would give the study a "special
credibility," Neuhauser said, and said she felt a personal responsibility to
consider a moratorium for the north side.
People must be given an opportunity to speak for or against the moratorium, Blum
said, and suggested that PF,Z as well as the City Council hold public hearings.
If a moratorium is eventually in effect, Cain expressed hope that there would be
no "technical errors" so that any lawsuits could be avoided.
After further discussion, deProsse moved and Jakobsen seconded the following
motion: The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee requests that the City
Council consider the possibility of a moratorium on building permits for new
construction in certain areas of the City until such time as a new Zoning Ordinance
is adopted and made effective as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The
motion carried unanimously.
Scott Boulevard
Blum noted that the City Council at their meeting of September 20 passed a
resolution approving the immediate acquisition of necessary right-of-way to
proceed with Scott Boulevard from Highway 6 to Rochester Avenue. lie thought the
action was significant and should be brought into the comprehensive planning
process. It is important that we proceed as rapidly as possible with transportation
planning on the cast side, he said.
Annexation
Cain thought a policy regarding annexation should tic in to the Comprehensive
Plan and discussions should initially begin with CPCC rather than P$Z.
Committee members agreed that the item should be placed on the agenda for the
next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee.
-3 -
Human Services Planning Update
Emil Brandt, Director of the .Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (JCRPC),
gave a brief overview of the Human Services Program and introduced Connie Echternach,
Human Services Planner with JCRPC. Echternach gave a presentation on the Human
Services Study Design and relayed information about programs relating to health,
recreation, social services, economic opportunity, education/information and
transportation.
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Ilse meeting adjourned.
Prepared by:
Sherry Chi
, ICD Secretary
Approved by:
Patt Cain, CPCC Secretary
All
a
0
MINUTES
COMPRIiIMSIVIS PLAN COORDINATING COMMITITH
SMITIMBER 29, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ogesen, Vetter, Jakobsen, Perret, Cain
MEMBERS ABSENT: deProsse, Neuhauser, Blum
STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Martzahn, Child
o'11JERS PRESENT; Jim Lindberg, Barry Ilokanson, Pat Foster
FORMAI, RECOMMLNDATIONS:
0
1. Re: Issue B -- to accept Alternatives 1 and 3 with Alternative 2 implied and
with the addition of a ride and work concept and vigorous
promotion of Alternative 1.
2. Re: Issue C -- that the Staff further research Alternative 2 for City Council
consideration to determine how incentive zoning could be
implemented and that the Design Review Committee not be omitted
for specific areas such as the Central Business District and
that incentive zoning should be used for the entire City rather
than just the CRD.
3. Re: Issue, D -- to recommend natural growth as a development pattern with
multicore development within the natural boundaries using
concepts of green belt networks.
4. Ile: Issue F -- that Alternatives 1 and 2 should be followed and that the
proponent of the rezoning proposal should assume both the cost
and the work of notification to adjacent property owners.
S. Re: Issue li ••- to continue Alternative 2 and to stipulate that when constituting
a percentage of property owners to compel the City Council into
an extraordinary majority vote, the adjacent property must not
be under the control or the vested interest of the person
applying for the rezoning.
6. Re: Issue I -- to eliminate Alternatives 1 and 4 from consideration but that
the annexation policy be established prior to making a decision
regarding the other alternatives.
W
-2 -
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TA
Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, stated that Issues and Alternatives A through I
had been completed for review by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC).
The evaluation format was in outline form, he said, and he invited Committee members
to make any deletions, additions, or revisions they felt necessary. Hopefully,
Issues and Alternatives would be compiled into one volume to go to the City Council,
he said. lie anticipated approximately 50 Issues and Alternatives would be considered
by CPCC.
Because John Kammermeyer was not able to be present and had comments he wished to
make about Issue A, Committee members began with Issue B.
Issue B: flow should parking be paid for in the downtown area?
Jakobsen objected to 20 to 25q/hr. parking rates. Kraft termed 20 to 25¢/hr.
parking rates "realistic." The basis for an increase in cost will be to pay for
parking structures that are to be built, he said. Deb Martzahn, Assistant Planner,
stated that the Chamber of Commerce was notified that parking rates would probably
go up. Kraft suggested that consideration be given to a park and shop concept.
Jakobsen thought such a system would have to be more active than :t presently is.
Perrot thought the additional money needed for an active park and shop concept would
be passed on to the consumer.
Ogesen questioned the tax differential between the mall and downtown Iowa City. As
he understood the tax structure, the mall was not receiving any preferential treatment
in Iowa City. Is there any way to make a park and shop system more mandatory, he
asked, i.e., giving merchants a certain number of tickets in relation to their
volume of business? Pat Foster thought that merchants who present "good, well planned
shops" would automatically attract customers. Ogesen felt the park and shop system
must be very convenient for the customer.
Jakobsen questioned whether there would be any preferential treatment for people
parking further away from the CBD. Peripheral parking would be cheaper, Kraft said.
Under Alternative 3, the rid a and shop concept, Jakobsen questioned whether merchants
could give people free bus rides. Vetter questioned whether elderly people would be
able to carry and "wrestle" with packages on the bus and suggested the possibility
of encouraging delivery service. Downtown lockers were suggested by Geshwiler.
Barry Ilokanson thought the vast majority of people downtown were not shoppers but
students and employees. Ilokanson and Jim Lindberg indicated that the University's
experience with a progressive parking rate structure in the parking ramp across
from the Iowa Memorial Union discouraged all -day parking. They suggested that the
City might profit from the experiences of the University of Iowa regarding parking
problems and fees.
A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Vetter, to recommend to the City Council
acceptance of Alternatives I and 3 with Alternative 2 implied and with the addition
of a ride and work concept and vigorous promotion of Alternative 1. TTie motion
carried unanimously. (Cain was not present when the vote was taken.)
-3 -
Issue C: What should the City do in regard to urban design?
Jakohsen and Vetter favored Alternative 2 and indicated there seemed to lie soma
problems with the Design Review Committee (DRC). Perrot indicated that the City
Council wanted to revamp the authority of DRC. Ile said he was impressed with
Alternative 2. Geshwiler stated that Alternative 2 would be difficult from a
technical standpoint and Alternative 3 would be easier from a Staff standpoint.
Ogesen questioned whether Alternative 3 might lead to a lot of "sameness." Geshwiler
noted that some communities have adopted Alternative 3 so that a particular theme
could be followed. It doesn't mean that everything would be alike, he said, but
minimum standards would be set. Alternative 2 would probably require hiring a
consultant, Geshwiler said. Committee members did not favor hiring another con-
sultant.
Ogesen suggested expanding the makeup of the Design Review Committee so that a
majority or two-thirds of the members would be professionally trained individuals.
.lakobsen said she really wasn't enthusiastic about any of the alternatives but did
not favor expansion of DRC. Perret stated that DRC presently does not have
authority and the City Council may want to "put more teeth into what they are
doing."
Ferret moved that the City Council review Alternatives 1 and 2 and that the Staff
further review those alternatives, not just for the Central Business District but
for the entire City.
Ogesen stated that the only way he would vote for expanding the role of DRC would
he if a majority or two-thirds of the members would be trained professionals. Cain
said that at this time she was not in favor of expanding the jurisdiction of DRC.
Ogesen said he didn't think many people would support the idea of hiring a consultant.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Cain, seconded by Perret, that the Staff further research
Alternative 2 for City Council consideration to determine how incentive zoning
could be implemented and that the Design Review Committee not be omitted for specific
areas such as the Central Business District and that incentive zoning should be used
for the entire City rather than just the CBD.
Perret thought it necessary to totally revamp URC and establish certain minimum
standards, otherwise, the Committee will continue to be arbitrary. Ogesen thought
Alternative 2 should be tried out on the downtown and see if it will work rather than
try to implement it for the entire City.
Four voted in favor of the motion and one voted against the motion (Ogesen voted no).
Issue D: Which development pattern would most effectively provide a quality living
environment for Iowa City's residents?
.lakobsen thought it necessary to have a combination of the two alternatives. Cain
noted that the City already has multicore development. Martzahn suggested the
possibility of multicore development within natural boundaries. Natural boundaries
would he determined by what can he sewered, she said.
0 0
-4-
Ogesen clarified the terms natural and multicore development as follows: Natural --
apartment construction would be scattered. Multicore -- apartment construction would
be grouped together.
Cain suggested using what the City presently has with an emphasis on natural develop-
ment. ferret noted that in the past ten years the City has become more and more
decentralized and lots of changes can be expected to occur in the next ten years.
Ile said he would prefer not to see the community continue under multicore development
because that would mean permanent decentralization. Ogesen favored multicore
development within the boundaries of natural watersheds. Cain said that the only
hope of not having additional cores would be to intensify the cores the community
presently has. A combination of natural and multicore development would make a
green belt easier to achieve, Geshwiler said.
A motion was made by Perrot, seconded by Jakobsen, to recommend to the City Council
natural growth as a development pattern with multicore development within the
natural boundaries using concepts of green belt networks. The motion carried
unanimously.
Issue 6 had previously been decided upon by the City Council.
Issue F: Should additional notices to affected citizens be required in rezoning
decisions?
Ogesen pointed out that many times owners do not live in the dwellings where zoning
changes are proposed. The mailing system was tried ten years ago but was abandoned
because it didn't work very well, he said. Geshwiler suggested that the proponent
of the zoning change could be required to provide owners of record.
Cain liked the idea of having the applicant provide a list of owners of record.
Ogesen preferred the applicant providing the list of owners of record as well as
mailing the letters of notification. The City could provide the letter, he said.
Jakobsen and Cain thought Alternative 2 should be continued. Cain suggested
notification of rezonings could be published in the newspaper in a small box
entitled "Rezoning" which would include a portion of the City map indicating the
location of the proposed rezoning. Cain pointed out that the fee for rezoning
applications is "substantial and people do not take rezonings lightly."
A motion was made by .Jakobsen, seconded by Cain, to continue with Alternative 2.
Perrot amended the motion to include Alternative 1. Jakobsen stated that rezoning
proposals should be given more publicity than under the current City practice.
Committee members agreed by a 4-1 vote that Alternative 2 be continued and that
Alternative 1 also be adopted. Jakobsen objected and stated that the applicant
should do the work. Vetter agreed that the proponent of the rezoning should do
the work.
Commissioners agreed that Alternatives 1 and 2 should be followed and that the
proponent of the rezoning proposal should assume both the cost and the work of
notification to adjacent property owners.
Issuc G had previously been decided upon by the City Council.
Issue II: Should citizen participation in zoning decisions which affect their
neighborhoods be increased?
Jakobsen said the term "neighborhoods" does not have enough meaning. She thought
the procedures currently followed by the City were good and noted that it is
possible to compel the City Council to make an extraordinary majority decision. It gives
adjacent property owners power over decisions, she said. Cain noted that an
extraordinary majority of the City Council means only one less than all the members.
Pat Poster suggested "closing a loop hole" by stipulating that adjacent property
owners of the area proposed for rezoning must be other than the actual proponent
of the rezoning.
A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Cain, to continue Alternative 2 and to
stipulate that when constituting a percentage of property owners to compel the
City Council into an extraordinary majority vote, the adjacent property must not
be under the control or the vested interest of the person applying for the rezoning.
The motion carried unanimously.
Issue I: 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?
Cain noted that a joint Planning and Zoning and Johnson County Zoning Commission
meeting was held to discuss development within the two-mile jurisdiction area of
Iowa City, however, the notice regarding annexation was published in the newspaper
the same day as the meeting. Discussion continued as to when an annexation policy
would be established and what effect this would have on City development requirements.
Committee members agreed that Alternatives 1 and 4 could be eliminated and suggested
that the annexation policy be established prior to making a decision regarding the
other alternatives. Geshwiler noted that discussion of Issue R would also include
the City's policy regarding development activities within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction area of Iowa City.
The meeting adjourned.
� t
Prepared by: i {�,I�
Sherry Childi DCD�7Secretary
Approved by:
Patricia Cain, CPCC Secretary
0 0
MINUTES
IOWA QTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 6, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, .Jakobsen, Lehman, Ogesen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vetter, Kammormeyer, Cain
STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Boothroy, Bowlin, Child
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. To include Mount Prospect Addition, Part 4 on the list of those subdivisions
submitted to the City Council which were to be exempted from the requirements
of the Storm Water Management Ordinance.
2. To approve 5-7731, application submitted by Iowa City Warehousing, Inc. for
a Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Lot 3 of Auditor's Plat,
No. 32 located east of Industrial Park Road, subject to the following
contingencies:
(1) a waiver of assessment for sanitary sewer installation and receipt
of the necessary legal documents, and
(2) a waiver of sidewalk requirements along Industrial Park Road.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
That the Staff prepare an ordinance regarding the location of interior
sidewalks in subdivision developments.
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION/COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
1. P-7317. Creation of a University Zone (U).
2. P-7410. Creation of a Mobile Home Residential Zone (RMII).
3. P-7403. Revision of h11 and N12 Zones.
SM51ARY 01' DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
Vice -Chairman Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone wished to
discuss items not included on the agenda. No one responded.
Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the meeting held September 15,
1977.
Public discussion of a proposed building moratorium within several areas in North
Central Iowa City. The areas are generally described as (1) an area bounded by
Dubuque Street on the west, Brown Street on the north, Governor Street on the
cast and .Jefferson Street on the south; (2) an area bounded by Brown Street on
the south, North Dodge Street on the west and north, and Governor Street on the
east; and (3) an.area located alone North Dodee Street. east of Prairie du Chien
RM
0
-2-
The proposed building moratorium was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission
by the City Council, Blum explained, and another public meeting on the matter
will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their next regularly
scheduled meeting, October 20. 'the City Council will also hold a public meeting
on the moratorium on October 25th in the Civic Center Council Chambers. Blum
invited those present to make comments regarding the proposed moratorium.
The following people spoke in favor of the proposed building moratorium:
1. George R. McCormick, 230 C. Fairchild;
2. Kenneth A. Hubel, 619 N. Linn;
3. James L. Harris, 219 Ronalds;
4. .James W. Seeks, 928 N. (lodge;
S. Pat Meny, 823 Ronalds;
6. .l abet Quinn, 324 R. Church;
7, 1:11en Acock (spelling unknown), 530 Ronalds;
8. Mary 1psen, 503 N. Van Buren;
9. Karen Anderson, 810 N. .Johnson; and
10. David Cater, 314 Brown.
Following are some of the reasons given in support of the proposed moratorium:
1. Investors in apartment buildings think more in terms of their personal gain
than the quality of life for residents of the area.
2. It will not bankrupt anyone to wait until the moratorium and subsequent
zoning decision has been determined.
3. A sensible allocation of space and density is reasonable and desired.
4. Increased building construction will further congest the streets and create
additional traffic problems and safety problems, particularly for young
children.
5. Moratoria is it reasonable procedure and is contemplated in Chapter 8.10.32
of the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney has determined the moratorium
to be permissible and lawful.
6. The north side neighborhood was chosen by many because of its pleasantness,
stability and character -- the area should be'Oownzoned'to preserve these
qualities.
7. If adequate parking space is provided, there is no objection to duplex
construction -- there is objection to large scale apartment construction,
however.
8. Homes in the City's north side have a character that doesn't exist in any
other neighborhood in Iowa City and most property owners who live there
are friendly people who take pride in their homes. The quality of life
is something of great value which should be preserved.
.Jim Seeks stated that he was representing thirty families who live in the subject
area and favor both "downzoning" and the moratorium.
Charles Paton (spelling (inknown), 814 H. Davenport, stated that he had purchased
a [ionic approximately three months ago for the purpose of converting it into a
duplex. Ile questioned whether the moratorium, if imposed, would make such
construction impossible. Blum thought the original intent of the moratorium
was to prohibit construction of any building which was not a single family
dwelling, however, some consideration might he given to exempting duplex
construction from the moratorium.
Blum informed those present (approximately 40 people were present) that the
Planning and Zoning Commission would probably make a recommendation at the
meeting scheduled on October 20th. Ile explained that action on the moratorium
was tabled approximately two years ago because the new Comprehensive Plan was
just getting underway. The new Comprehensive Plan is anticipated to be
completed sometime next spring, he said, and there is presently a much different
time schedule than experienced two ye,.s ago.
.Jakobsen questioned whether a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to
deny the moratorium would force the City Council into an extraordinary majority
vote. Bob Bowlin, Assistant City Attorney, stated that he would check into the
matter and inform the Commission of his findings.
David Cater requested that the Comprehensive Plan address some of the legalistic
requirements of the Municipal Code which seem undesirable, i.e., requiring a
permit before any electrical work can be done in an individual's home.
Review of an innovative parking arca design plan submitted by Mr. Tom Wegman.
Instead of having a 10' island between the parking area and the right-of-way (ROW)
line of Highway 1 west, Mr. Wegman questioned whether he could include the 10'
island and the trees required for the island within the Highway ROW since there
was 40' from the ROW line to the edge of the pavement. Schmeiser responded that
without State Highway Commission approval, it would not be permissible to move
the island and trees forward to the ROW line. Blum noted that the design plan
should be followed as closely as possible. Schmeiser stated that the applicant
could seek approval from the State Highway Commission to plant the trees within
the ROW but this would require the submission of a revised innovative parking
area design plan for approval by the PgZ Commission.
A motion was made by Lehman, seconded by Ogesen, to accept the innovative parking
area design plan submitted by Mr. Tom Wegman. The motion carried unanimously.
S-7727. Review of the final plat of Mount Prospect Addition Part 4 submitted
Frantz Construction Company and located cast of Sycamore Street and south of
Highway 6 Bypass; 45 -day limitation period: waived.
Blum explained that there was some question as to whether or not the subdivider
should comply with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance.
The Legal Staff is of the opinion that the subdivider should comply, he said.
Phil Leff, attorney representing the applicant, asked Commissioners to treat
City Attorney John Iiayek's opinion as an advisory opinion and requested favorable
consideration of the plat. The facts surrounding the case are unusual, lie said,
and stated that the Commission had approved the preliminary plat in October of
1975 and the rezoning application in September of 1976. In every sense, the
subdivision was "in the works" prior to November 7, 1976 -- the effective date
of the Storm Water Management Ordinance, he said. The City's Engineering Staff
agrees that there is no practical storm water management problems in the
subject area, he said, and noted that the watershed does not drain into Ralston
Creek. Mr. Frantz was earlier required to install extra large sanitary sewer
lines to accommodate any future development, he said, and indicated that the
effort and cost would be wasted if the plat were not approved.
Schmeiser stated that the Staff would review the plat after the question of
compliance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance was resolved.
Blum was sympathetic to the applicant's plight and felt the subdivision was
"in the works" prior to adoption of the Storm Water Management Ordinance
even though the item was not on the City Council agenda. lie felt Mount Prospect
Addition, Part 4 was inadvertently left off the list of those subdivisions under
consideration at the time the Storm Water Management Ordinance was considered.
Lehman agreed that it was erroneously omitted from the list.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Lehman, to
include Mount Prospect Addition, Part 4 on the list of those subdivisions
submitted to the Council which were to be exempted from the requirements of
the Storm Water Management Ordinance. The.motion carried unanimously.
Schmeiser stated that the Staff would attempt to review the plat as quickly as
possible. Blum stated that Pf,Z would also attempt to promptly review the plat
upon receipt of the Staff recommendation. Blum asked Bowlin to convey the nature
of the discussion to the City Council.
S-7731. Review of an application submitted by Iowa City Warehousing, Inc. for
anoroval of a Laree Scale Non -Residential Develonment olan of Lot 3 of Auditor
Steve Laughlin, Shoemaker Consulting Engineers, was apprehensive about giving
any blanket waivers of assessment for the future extension of a sanitary sewer
to this site. Schmeiser stated that it is.the obligation of a developer under
the I.SNRD Ordinance to provide a development with adequate sanitary sewer service.
Although a sewer presently exists to the site, physical limitations prevent its
use. Another sanitary sewer could possibly be constructed to the site from the
north, in which case the developer should be obligated for part of the cost.
The Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of 5-7731,
application submitted by Iowa City Warehousing, Inc. for approval of a Large
Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Lot 3 of Auditor's Plat, No. 32
located east of Industrial Park Road, subject to the following contingencies:
(1) a waiver of assessment for sanitary sewer installation and receipt of the
necessary legal documents, and
(2) a waiver of sidewalk requirements along Industrial Park Road.
5-7743. Public discussion of a
located west of Hiahwav 1 and s,
-M
-4 -
subdivision was "in tl�works" prior to November 7, 197(!- the effective date
of the Storm Water Management Ordinance, he said. ilia City's Engineering Staff
agrees that there is no practical storm water management problems in the
subject area, lie said, and noted that the watershed does not drain into Ralston
Creek. Mr. Frantz was earlier required to install extra large sanitary sewer
lines to accommodate any future development, he said, and indicated that the
effort and cost would be wasted if the plat were not approved.
Schmeiser stated that the Staff would review the plat after the question of
compliance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance was resolved.
Blum was sympathetic to the applicant's plight and felt the subdivision was
"iii the works" prior to adoption of the Storm Water Management Ordinance
even though the item was not on the City Council agenda. lie felt Mount Prospect
Addition, Part 4 was inadvertently left off the list of those subdivisions under
consideration at the time the Storm Water Management Ordinance was considered.
Lehman agreed that it was erroneously omitted from the list.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Lehman, to
include Mount Prospect Addition, Part 4 on the list of those subdivisions
submitted to the Council which were to be exempted from the requirements of
the Storm Water Management Ordinance. The, motion carried unanimously.
Schmeiser stated that the Staff would attempt to review the plat as quickly as
possible. Blum stated that PEZ would also attempt to promptly review the plat
upon receipt of the Staff recommendation. Blum asked Bowlin to convey the nature
of the discussion to the City Council.
S-7731. Review of an application submitted by Iowa City Warehousing Inc. for
approval of a Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Lot 3 of Auditor's
Plat, No. 32 located east of Industriat Park anad as_dav t;m;r-.r; w�,,,�a•
Steve Laughlin, Shoemaker Consulting Engineers, was apprehensive about giving
any blanket waivers of assessment for the future extension of a sanitary sewer
to this site. Schmeiser stated that it is the obligation of a developer under
the LSNRD Ordinance to provide a development with adequate sanitary sewer service.
Although a sewer presently exists to the site, physical limitations prevent its
use. Another sanitary sewer could possibly be constructed to the site from the
north, in which case the developer should be obligated for part of the cost.
The Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of S-7731,
application submitted by Iowa City Warehousing, Inc. for approval of a Large
Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Lot 3 of Auditor's Plat, No. 32
located east of Industrial Park Road, subject to the following contingencies:
(1) a waiver of assessment for sanitary sewer installation and receipt of the
necessary legal documents, and
(2) a waiver of sidewalk requirements along Industrial Park Road.
S-7743. Public discussion of a preliminary plat of Barker's Second Addition
-5 -
Doug Boothroy, Assistant planner, stated that a revised plat was submitted late
in the day which did not allow sufficient time for Staff review.
Chuck Mullen, attorney representing Barker Development Company, understood that
subdivisions located within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction had not
always been compelled to comply with all City Subdivision Ordinance requirements.
Schmeiser responded that the City had never waived storm water management
requirements for any subdivision in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction
with the exception of those subdivisions draining into the Iowa River. Mullen
asked for approval subject to compliance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance.
Some indication should be noted on the plat that the applicant intends to comply
with the requirements of the Ordinance, Blum said. Jakobsen requested some
preliminary calculations and notation of the location of the storm water detention
basins.
'I7ie Commission unanimously recommended deferral of 5-7743, preliminary plat of
Barker's Second Addition, located west of Highway 1 and south of the City limits.
S-7744. Public discussion of a preliminary plat of Oakes Meadow Addition, located
north of Muscatine Avenue, west of Southlawn Drive, south of Brookside Drive,
and cast of Memory Gardens; 45 -day limitation period: 10/28/77.
Marion Neely, attorney representing Oakes Meadow Addition, felt that making
Meadow Drive (Carver Street) a collector street would take away the traffic
problems from one subdivision and create traffic problems for another.
The following points were discussed:
(1) the location of utilities and casements,
(2) the legal description of the property,
(3) renaming Meadow Drive "Carver Street",
(4) the calculations on storm water management matters,
(5) the R2 Zone boundary, and
(6) an inlet structure for storm water management.
The alignment of Meadow Drive (Carver Street) was discussed and questions raised
about whether the street should "T" into Perry Court or whether continuity should
be provided via a reverse curve to tic into Meadow Street. Neely thought an
intersection with Meadow Drive (Carver Street) with Perry Court would impede the
flow of traffic and slow it down. The Staff felt a reverse curve would also slow
traffic down and provide continuity through the area. (lean Oakes thought a reverse
curve would essentially make Lot 27 useless. "Ile started out with 28 lots," Oakes
said, "and this may force us to drop down to 26 lots."
Some Commissioners felt a 60' wide ROW would be too much of a burden and felt
more comfortable with a 50' wide ROW.
A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Ogesen, to defer consideration of
5-7744, preliminary plat of Oakes Meadow Addition, located north of Muscatine
Avenue, west of Southlawn Drive, south of Brookside Drive, and cast of Memory
Gardens. The motion carried unanimously.
-6 -
Discussion of alternative proposals for the location of interior sidewalks.
Commissioners requested the Staff to prepare an Ordinance regarding the location
of interior sidewalks in subdivision developments.
Discussion of allowing structural alterations to non -conforming buildings.
A motion was made by Lehman, seconded by Jakobsen, that a letter regarding
additions to non -conforming buildings be forwarded to the City Council. A
copy of the letter is attached to these minutes.
The meeting adjourned.
Prepared by: � Ac� l.. /t, z"/6
Sherry Child DCD Secretary
Approved by:
Jand Jakobsp for
Juanita Vetter, PBZ Secretary
e
October 5, 1977
City Council
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Additions to non -conforming buildings
Dear Council members:
Please be advised that at the request of the City Council, the Planning
and Zoning Commission reviewed an application which was earlier sub-
mitted to the Board of Adjustment by Sherman and Velma Hochstetler
for a variance to construct an addition to an existing non -conforming
home at 409 Second Avenue. The Commission discussed possible alternatives
for amending the Zoning Ordinance to (1) allow structural alterations
to be made to non -conforming buildings, and (2) reduce the required
setback for buildings in existing and established areas.
The Commission, however, did not feel that it was in the best interest
of the City to perpetuate and increase the longevity of a non -conforming
situation, particularly in the Hochstetler case as their residence is
only located four feet from the front property line. The Hochstetler's
are capable of remodeling or repairing their residence. They are only
restricted in adding onto the residence.
The Commission felt it would be most appropriate to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to reduce the required setback for existing buildings in
established areas but also decided it would be premature in light of
a Zoning Ordinance being completed next year.
Sincerely,_ _
Patricia Cain
Chairperson
Planning and Zoning Commission
/se
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
319-354-1800
F(V
• STAFF
To: Planning and Zoning; Commission
Item: S-7731. Southway Park
(iIiNFRAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Applicable regulations:
45 -day limitation:
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Public utilities:
Public services:
Transportation:
Physical characteristics:
Rimirr •
Prepared by: Don Schmciscr
Date: August 4, 1977
Iowa City Warehousing, Inc.
P.O. Boa 44
R. R. 5
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Approval of a preliminary and final
Large Scale Non -Residential Development
Man
To develop warehousing
Lot 3 of Auditor's Plat, No. 32
located east of Industrial Park Road
5.89 acres
Undeveloped and zoned M1
North - Wolf Construction, Inc. and
zoned M1;
Bast - undeveloped and zoned Ml;
South - Drug Pair, Inc. and zoned Ml;
West - undeveloped and zoned Ml.
Provisions of Chapter 9.52 of the Muni-
cipal Code (large Scale Non -Residential
Development Plan)
August 20, 1977
Adequate water service is available;
however, sanitary sewer service is
not available.
Police and fire protection are
available. Public sanitation service
would not be provided.
Vehicular access would be provided from
Industrial Park Road.
The topography is gentle with slopes of
less than five percent.
3893
0 0
ANALYSIS
It is the applicant's intent to develop the entire tract as a warehouse park to
serve a number of individual commercial clients requiring warehouse storage area
(see attached statement of intent). Seven warehouses with a total of approximately
70,000 square feet are proposed.
The only constraint in the development of the property is the capacity of an existing
sanitary sewer which could provide service to this property via a lift station and
force main. Since this sewer runs to the fairmeadows lift station which presently
is at capacity, the applicant must alternatively install a septic tank(s) for
sewage disposal.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is the Staff's recommendation that consideration of the subject LSNRD plan be
deferred pending resolution of the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below.
Upon revision of the plan, it is the Staff's recommendation that it be approved.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
1. Storm water plans should be submitted and approved by the Engineering Division,
2. Additional trees are required in specific locations to be in compliance with
the Tree Regulations,
3. The distance between buildings and between buildings and lot lines should be
indicated,
4. One additional parking space should be provided,
S. A drainage -way running through the property should be graded to a 4-1 slope
and the capacity noted,
G. Signatures of the utility companies should be provided,
7. P.C.C. approaches should be provided at the intersection of the driveways with
industrial Park Road,
8. The length of the curb opening and width of the driveways at the front property
line should be indicated,
9. Parking spaces should be noted as 9' wide and 20' long,
10. A cross-section of the parking areas and driveways should be shown indicating
the type of material and thickness,
11. A sidewalk agreement and assessment waiver for the future construction of a
sanitary relief sewer should be provided.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location map
2. Statement of intent
Approved by:
Dennis Kraft, Dir., Community Development
C�
N
/O✓UA
•
LOCATION MAP
NTS
S-7731
r�
STATEMENT OF INTENT
0
Large Scale Non -Residential Development
1. PROJECT Q L E
D
Southway Park, Iowa City, Iowa JUL 619[7`,7
Owner: Iowa City Warehousing, Inc.
Tract Location: Industrial Park Road ABBIE STOLFLIS
2. EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP CITY CLERK
See the attached Offer to Purchase.
3. DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT
The legal boundary description of the proposed development
tract is shown on the Preliminary/Final Plat drawing.
It is the owners intent to develop the entire tract as a
warehouse park to serve a number of individual commercial
clients requiring various amounts of warehouse storage area.
The warehouse park is not planned for mini -warehousing to
serve individual storage needs. The development will pro-
vide warehouse storage space for major retailers requiring
sizable storage areas at a terminal offering various modes
of transportation services.
At present no specific warehousing clients have been deter-
mined.
In general, it is expected that each buildings square footage
would be separated into four separate storage bay§ with each
client utilizing as many bays as necessary to accommodate their.
needs.
At this conceptual stage of development it is impossible to
forsee who the eventual clients may be or their respective
transporation and loading needs. Some may use semi. -trucks
and some may use smaller trucks. Some may need rear load
docking and some may need side load docking. Some may need
sheltered docking areas while others can use unsheltered ilock•-
ing facilities. With these variables in mind, buildings have
been located on the site, assuming that staged construction
of the warehouses will be sensitive to coordinating prospec-
tive clients vehicle and loading characteristics with the
overall site development plan.
o''DJUL 61977
ABBIE STOLFLIS
CITY CLERK
0 0
4. DEVELOPMENT TIME SCHEDULIi
It is the owners .intent to develop the tract according to
the following general time schedule:
Year
Development Activities
1977
Regrade stormwater drainage way. Construct
Building A and accompanying parking area.
Construct access roads to serve Building A.
Plant street trees and other trees in Building
A area.
1978
Install north drainage culvert and access road
to east side of drainage way. Regrade area for
Building B and area southerly for driveway and
parking. Construct Building B, make necessary
tree planting and install other requisite utility
improvements.
1979
Construct Building C and requisite utility im-
provements, driveway, parking areas and make
.necessary tree plantings.
1980
Construct Building D and attendant improvements.
1981
Construct Building E and install south drainage
culvert and complete construction of second ac-
cess road and looped driveway system.
1981-1985
Complete construction of Buildings F & G and
surrounding improvements, parking and tree plant-
ings, etc.
k
Iowa City Warehousing, Inc.
Owner
gy Title
Date
*City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 30, 1977
TO: Planning and Zoning Commlisss
" io \,
FROM: Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner,
i
Rk: S-7731. Southway Park
Please be advised that the revised plans of Southway Park have
been submitted and reviewed by the Planning and Engineering
Staff. The essential difference between the revised plan and
the plan initially submitted is the number of buildings proposed
within the development. The applicant does not propose to
locate any more buildings upon the tract until such time as
problems for the capacity of the existing sanitary sewer are
resolved.
Deficiencies and discrepancies with the revised plan are noted
as follows:
1. The description of the proposed development as well as
the intended time schedule should be revised,
2. The types of uses to be contained within the building should
be indicated and the square footage noted,
3. A 30-foot wide storm water channel easement which is to
be granted to the City should be shown and tied down,
4. The signatures of the utility companies should be provided
I
n the plan,
S. A waiver of assessment for the future installation of a
sanitary sewer which will provide sanitary sewer to this
lot should be provided. The subject lot and the lot to the
north are the only lots which are not provided with
accessible sanitary sewer service.
DS:sc
. 3 893
y , ecity of Iowa CHO
MEMORANDUM =
OATS: October 13, 19//7,g7��^
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager "��},-(,
FROM: Don Schmeiscr, Senior Planner l
�%/
RE: Mount Propsect Addition, Part IVC )hi Ir 69
I�
Please be advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission
has never formally acted upon the final plat of the subject
addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular
meeting held on October 6, 1977, recommended to the City
Council that the subject addition be included "on the list
of those subdivisions submitted to the City Council which
were to be exempted from the requirements of the Storm
Water Management Ordinance." Specifically, the Commission
recommended that the Council indicate whether or not the
final plat would be approved without compliance with the
Storm Water Management Ordinance. If the Council indicated
that they would not approve the final plat without compliance
with the Storm Water Management Ordinance, then it is the
Commission's intent to subsequently consider and deny the
final plat of the subject addition.
The problem, as has been indicated previously, is that the
Engineering and Planning Divisions have not reviewed the
final plat because it does not comply with the Storm Water
Management Ordinance. And, it would be redundant for the
Staff to spend many hours reviewing the final plat if
inevitably it would be denied by Council anyway because it
doesn't comply with the Storm Water Management Ordinance.
To then be acceptable to the Council, the subdivision would
have to be completely redesigned and again reviewed by the
Staff. If, according to the City Attorney's opinion, the
plat cannot be approved by the Council and that is the
position which the City Council will take, then the Planning
and Zoning Commission is prepared to formally consider the
final plat of the subject addition at their next regular
meeting on November 3rd.
If you have any questions in regard to this subject matter,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
cc: Dennis Kraft
DS:sc
701