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Home My WebLink About1978-01-31 Bd Comm. MinutesCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS JANUARY 4, 1978 - 12:00 Noon RECREATION CENTER - MEETING ROOM A COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Amidon, Baschnagel, Braverman, Cilck, Swisher, Dennis, Hall, McCormick, Purington, Rock, Patrick COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Bohlken, Clark, Hibbs, Pecina CITY STAFF PRESENT: Vann, Milkman, Plastino i I SUMMARY OF ITEMS DISCUSSED: 1. It was moved by Braverman, seconded by Patrick, that the minutes of the December 7, 1977, meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Vann was present to review and discuss the Performance Report for the 4th year CDBG application. A summary of these activities is attached. 3. Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works, was present to discuss solutions for traffic problems in the Longfellow neighborhood. Purington explained that the \ Sheridan Avenue residents have received no satisfactory response to their requests for traffic slow downs, barriers or stop signs. The main complaint is that there is a lot of speeding traffic on Sheridan Avenue. Plastino explained that the Sheridan Avenue problem is similar to requests qqq received on 7th Avenue at Glendale and almost identical to the situation on Court 1 Street. Mr. Plastino handed out copies of a traffic count made December 1976 {i and April 1977 on Burlington, Court and Sheridan. The count shows no great diversion of traffic due to Court Street stop sign. Mr. Plastino also pointed out that speed limit signs have minimal impact since often times the speeding drivers are residents of the area, who speed because they are familiar with the area. EPlastino also handed out a graph of information about speeding habits. In 1975 the average speed on Court Street was 31 mph. The City plans to monitor the speeds again this spring. Plastino also distributed several portions of magazine articles which discussed the impact of stop signs, speed bumps, and speed limit signs in controlling speeding. Mr. Plastino recommended that CCN members park just south of Court Street and Oakland and watch the reaction to the new sign. Some people learn to ignore stop signs. Children on the other hand expect cars to stop. When asked if there was a possibility of requesting a speed control officer on Sheridan, Plastino responded that Sheridan Avenue traffic tickets would be counted and reported back to CCN. In that way, the City will know what current regulating activities might be used. No final solution was arrived at. Several CCN members still felt strongly that the stop sign was needed. All present thought it was a worthwhile discussion. 200 'AI CPnI 10110 BY JURM MICR+LA6 (I JAI( RAPID; • DIS MOINES Committee on Community Needs January 4, 1978 Page 2 4. Marianne Milkman, Assistant Planner, announced that copies of the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan would be available by February 8. She requested that CCN reschedule their February meeting until that time so she could present this information for CCN's review. This request was approved by the members present. The February meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8, at 12:00 noon in the Recreation Center. S. The meeting was adjourned. /L �'LN Q�• L'L /L�/CC/C �C/ Sandra S. Wilkinson M! CPM ILNEO 6Y JORM MICR+LAB CCOAk RAPIDS - DES MOINES PROJECT ACCOMPLISHED JULY - DECEMBER, 1977 General Program activities have been completed as scheduled. Administration All CDBG programs were budgeted with detail classification in July. The 4th year application 1 and Performance Report are underway. Housing The HAP data was reviewed and revised. An amend - Assistance Plan ment to the plan was discussed with Council and forwarded to HUD. A special review of elderly housing needs considered market absorption of i 237 additional apartment units. i Committee on CCN meeting agendas scheduled all proposed Community Needs activities for discussion. All tasks relating to formulation and submission of proposed FY 179 budget were completed. Housing Grants became available throughout the CDBG Rehabilitation program area in August. The staff began training to utilize HUD 312 rehab loan funds (thus con- serving CDBG funds for grants). Neighborhood A work schedule for Longfellow site improvements Site Improvements was established. Site planning and playground equipment selection for Longfellow School mini - park were finalized jointly with the PTA. A tentative schedule for meetings in other neighbor- hoods has been developed. !^:C!IDI 11.61CD BY JORM MICR6LA13 I I. L JAR RAPIDS • DCS 140INCS PROPOSED JANUARY - JUNE, 1978 The 4th year application and Performance Report will be completed and submitted to HUD. Monthly project directors' meetings will be scheduled in order to monitor progress on each project. Detailed budgets for FY 179 projects will be developed. Review HAP Performance Report and 4th year application goals and objectives with Housing Commission and CCN. Assist Housing Commission in preparing a pamphlet about I.C. housing. Incorporate Comprehensive Plan housing issues with ongoing HAP efforts. Develop planning proposals for local housing programs. Review 4th year CDBG application in final form. Review and make comments on the Compre- hensive Plan documents. Monitor progress on all CDBG projects. Train staff on new Minimum Housing Standards (rehabilitation standards). Review CDBG project area boundaries and write report justifying any needed revisions. Continue and complete Longfellow neighborhood improvements. Begin development of projects in other neighborhoods. PROJECT I ACCOMPLISHED JULY - DECEMBER, 1977 I PROPOSED JANUARY - JUNE, 1978 III CRDI ILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB LLJAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES Public hearing will be held to review proposed Watershed Plan. Begin developing an Environ- mental Review Record for Plan. Discussion of Plan with Council and CCN. Train staff on new Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code. Plan for expanding code enforcement program area. Establish annual scheduling system for inspection and billing of all NfFD. If staff is available for this project, an Environmental Review Record will be drafted. A one week workshop may be planned for this spring. Architect will be hired. Review and finalize programming plans for the center. Review funding alternatives. Approve design develop- ment and project budgets. Construction begin fall of 1978. The Johnson County Association of Retarded Citizens will be contacted and a schedule of activities developed. Ralston Creek The contract for Iowa -Illinois detention site, Projects Benton Street sewer relocation, Van Buren Street sewer relocation and Iowa Avenue inverted siphon was let. No progress was made regarding the I south branch dams and the Watershed Plan. Minimum In-service training program was initiated. Area A Housing Inspection (original core city area designated in the lst CDBG application) and initial inspections in Area B (the area designated in the 2nd year application) were completed. I Rape Prevention Letters were sent to agencies seeking alternate Program sources of funding. No responses have been received. Senior Center Plans for the renovation and programming of the senior center developed quickly during November and December. A Task Force Committee was appointed. The Ebenezer Society was interviewed as consultant for this project. Retarded An Environmental Review Record was completed. Citizen Center III CRDI ILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB LLJAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES Public hearing will be held to review proposed Watershed Plan. Begin developing an Environ- mental Review Record for Plan. Discussion of Plan with Council and CCN. Train staff on new Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code. Plan for expanding code enforcement program area. Establish annual scheduling system for inspection and billing of all NfFD. If staff is available for this project, an Environmental Review Record will be drafted. A one week workshop may be planned for this spring. Architect will be hired. Review and finalize programming plans for the center. Review funding alternatives. Approve design develop- ment and project budgets. Construction begin fall of 1978. The Johnson County Association of Retarded Citizens will be contacted and a schedule of activities developed. PROJECT Bus Acquisition Comprehensive Plan ACCOMPLISHED JULY - DECEMBER, 1977 U.S. Department of Transportation funding was identified as an available source of funding for this project, therefore it has become ineligible for CDBG funding. Council selected issues to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. An impact analysis of each issue was completed by staff. The first report of human needs research was completed. Coordinator was hired for Resource Conservation Commission activities. 14ICR01 I EM[D BY JORM MICR+LAB 61. JAR RAPIDS • OGS 1401NCS PROPOSED JANUARY - JUNE, 1978 The proposed Plan and Zoning Ordinance will be reviewed by Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee, Planning $ Zoning, and City Council this spring. Council holds public hearings ori Plan and Zoning Ordinance in April or May. -- Adoption of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance is expected before June, 1978. Develop work plan for 2nd year of contract. Design instruments necessary to gather needs analysis and resource identification information. Administer needs analysis and resource identification. Complete Environmental Review Record which presents project scope, time schedule, and impact to Resource Conservation Commission, City Council and general public. Survey homes in CDBG program to show heat loss and recommend energy conservation measures. Coordinate program with housing rehabilitation program. PROJECT ACCOMPLISHED JULY - DECEMBER, 1977 Proposals for redevelopment of Urban Renewal land were solicited. Successful bidders were designated and contract negotiations began. Recreation Center improvements began. City Park improvements were completed. IA; CROI ILMID BY JORM MICR+LAB (10AII RAPIDS • DGS MINES PROPOSED JANUARY - JUNE, 1978 Contract negotiations will continue. City Plaza construction will begin. Monitoring, of construction and contract compliance will continue. Recreation Center improvements continue with completion scheduled for late spring. Booklet identifying local accessible businesses and agencies will be prepared. % n•,�v DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTrl: JANUARY 18, 1978 -- 4:00 P.M. RECREATION CENTER -- MEETING ROOM A COMMITT•lili MEMBERS PRESENT: Haupert, Alexander, Lafore, Sieberling, Lilly, Wockenfuss, Summerwill COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Wegman, Sinek, Gutheinz CITY STAFF PRESENT: Glaves, Keating, Wilkinson SUMMARY OF MEETING DISCUSSION: 1. Haupert called for consideration of the minutes of the January 4, 1978, meeting. Lafore requested that the spelling of the name "Carondelet" be corrected. Lafore moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Wally Daniels of Hansen -Lind -Meyer was present to discuss the preliminary design plan for Hawkeye Barber Stylist (Parcel 81-1). He explained that the structure is to be a one story building with the front facade extended. The ground level front is predominantly glass, framed ith dark brown or black aluminum frame. The ground level front of the building will be recessed approximately 5 feet back from the property line. The facade above the ground level store front will, however, set out to the property line, creating a recessed entryway into the shop. The vertical panels of the facade will be made from gray, mineral fiber cement panels. Alexander moved,and Sieberling seconded, approval of the preliminary design plans for Hawkeye Barber Stylist. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Dick Kruse of Hansen -Lind -Meyer presented a preliminary design plan for repair and restoration of the rear (south) wall of the College Block Building located on Urban Renewal Parcel 82-1a. It was pointed out that because the wall has seriously deteriorated, it is necessary to carry out repair work to the wall and founda- tion, including removal and replacement of portions of the wall. This work is necessary to stabilize the building and prevent further, rapid deterioration. Mr. Kruse explained that salvageable portions of the rear wall will be cleaned. The rebuilt portion of the wall will be constructed of brick selected to match the existing brick as closely as possible. The design of the lower portion of the wall calls for the construction of a doorway, with a window on each side similar to the doorway and windows that will be on the front of the building. Two of the second floor windows will be repaired or replaced and two matching windows will be installed in the replaced portion of the upper wall. A doorway and stairway to provide a secondary means of egress will be constructed from the second floor. Because of Building Code requirements, the stairway will have a landing. The existing one story structure constructed at the rear of the west half of the structure will remain but will be covered with brick. 14: Mli ILRD BY JURM MICR+LAB (i JAR "ANDS • DIS M01111S ,20/ Design Review Committee Janunry 18, 1978 Page 2 It was moved by Lafore, and seconded by Lilly, to approve the preliminary design plan for repair and restoration of the rear wall of the College Block Building. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Haupert called for a discussion of the 10 foot leasehold area on Dubuque and College Streets. After a lengthy discussion and slide presentation of the thoughts and recommendations of the subcommittee investigating this issue, it was decided that Mr. Lafore and Mr. Alexander would draft a final recommendation for the Design Review Committee's approval and subsequent recommendation to City Council. 5. The final item of business was the election of a new Chairperson for the Design Review Committee. Haupert called for nominations from the floor. Sieberling moved and Alexander seconded the nomination of Annette Lilly for Chairperson. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Lilly will preside at the next meeting scheduled for February 1. 6. The meeting was adjourned. Sandra S. Wilkinson Pd: CPO1 I EM11) BY JURM MIC R+L A B QOAR RAPIDS • DCS MOVIES MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING CODLMITTEE JANUARY 7, 1978 -- 9:00 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Jakobsen, Neuhauser, Ogesen, Ferret, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Cain, deProsse STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Ryan, Garrett, Lundquist, Martzahn, Milkman OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Gibson, James Lindberg (U of I), Bruce Glasgow, Steven Victor, Chris Kemp, Flo Beth Ehninger, Trudy Ward Formal Recommendations: 1. Issue U: That new development should occur according to the watershed manage- ment concept, and that a section on erosion control should be included with building requirements; that population densities should be devel- oped in relationship to the distance from neighborhood centers, with high residential densities close to the centers and lower densities farther from the centers; and that commercial and industrial uses should be located along traffic service corridors. The intent of the recom- mendation is not to impose adverse traffic effects on single family residential areas. 2. Issue X: That the staff explore alternative subdivision codes to allow for lower cost housing. There was a concensus that the new zoning ordinance should include a zone for lower cost housing with provisions for townhouses, garden homes and mobile home subdivisions. 3. Issue HH: to recommend alternative 2, to discourage additional outlying shopping centers, clarifying the term "shopping center" by preceding it with "regional". 4. Issue Ir: to accept a combination of alternatives 3 and 5 to read as follows: "Identify approximate areas where small neighborhood centers would be appropriate and adopt performance standards which will regulate the location, design and size of such neighborhood centers." 5. Issue JJ: to recommend alternative 3, a balanced transportation system. As an amendment to alternative 3, the staff is to work with the Univer- sity and other employers to stagger work hours and to encourage transit use. 6. Issue KK: That the city only build new arterial streets to meet demand. Where possible such streets should be built in peripheral locations, in areas of low residential impact and to relieve impact in existing residential areas. 7. Issue L1.: That existing arterial streets only be widened if this is consistent with the policy recommendation for Issue KK. IA:(A)M ILME.D BY JURM MICRO LAB U. JAR QUIDS • DIS MOINES 202 SUNEMY 01' DISCUSSION AND I'ORMI, ACTION TAKIiN: Acting as Chairperson, Ogesen called the meeting to order. Neuhlwser suggested that before discussion of Issues and Alternatives continued she wanted to express her concern that there were still no overall goals for what we wanted Iowa City to be. Kraft, Jakobsen and Vetter all pointed out that the policies were being generated through the committee's decisions on various alternatives for specific issues. Kraft stated that the staff will prepare a draft statement on goals and policies when discussion of the major issues is completeted. Issue U: How should the City use topography, soils, water, distance from core areas, utilities, trafficways, land vegetation as locational criteria in planning and zoning? 'There was a consensus that Alternative 5 had already been decided and that the City's goal should be to give high priority to development by watersheds, thus permitting logical extension of utilities. .Jakobsen stated that Alternative 4 while providing a good location for high intensity development, it inflicted the adverse effects of such development on the residents of the area. Ceshwiler commented that the aim was to protect the low density residential areas from the adverse effects of high intensity development. Ncuhauser was in favor of promoting mixed densities if this was not in conflict with reducing adverse effects, and assuming multi -core development. She was against numerous shopping centers, but it was pointed out that neighborhood convenience centers were concentrated in areas of high density housing. Vetter stated that she would like to see the alternatives ranked with Alternative 5 as the first priority. Neuhauser agreed. Jakobsen moved and Ncuhauser seconded that: Alternative 5, development according to watersheds be given high priority, and that population densities should be developed in relationship to the distance from neighborhood centers with high residential densities close to the centers and lower densities farther from the centers; and that commercial and industrial development should be located along traffic service corridors. The intent of the recommendation is not to impose adverse traffic effects on single family residential areas. The motion was approved unanimously. There was some further discussion on Alternatives 7 $ B of Issue U. Ryan pointed out that there is a tax incentive for 2 acre forest preserves, however, many critical environmental areas arc not 2 acres in size. The consensus was that the staff needed to identify the critical areas and state why they were critical. This would then provide a basis for decisions on development and the possible purchase of scenic casements where necessary. i I "!C110I WITa BY JURM MICR�LAB (.tone RAPIDS • DIS I101NCs -3 - Issue X: What should the City do to encourage provision of lower cost housing? Steven Victor (Southgate development) stated that he felt there was a definite market for smaller lots and townhouses in the Iowa City area. Ogesen asked whether it would be possible to lower Building Code requirements for some subdivisions (e.g. permitting use of plastic pipe) in order to lower costs. Kraft stated that at this time that was not really feasible. Geshwiler commented that the new draft Zoning Ordinance includes a residential zone which permits as provisional uses garden homes, townhouses, and mobile home i subdivisions. The subdivisions would have a minimum 10 acre size. Mobile home lots are basically the size of a garden home lot or two townhouse lots and thus provided alternate uses. There was a concensus that the staff should include in the zoning ordinance a zone for lower cost housing including provisions for townhouses, gardenhomes and mobile home subdivisions. There was some discussion as to whether subdivision requirements might be reduced for lower cost housing (e.g. 20' street widths). Geshwiler pointed out that the Public Works Department felt there would then be insufficient parking, but this might be solved by having additional parking bays. Neuhauser moved and Ogesen seconded that the committee wishes the staff to explore alternative subdivision codes to allow for lower cost housing. The motion was approved unanimously. Issue HH: What policy should be adopted regarding the development of additional outlying shopping centers? Neuhauser favored no more shopping centers. Ogesen favored something between alternative 1 and 2 in order to allow for neigh- borhood commercial and so not to flatly deny all future requests. Vetter said the City can't necessarily prevent a new center, and may push it out- side the City into Coralville, etc. She preferred to combine alternatives 1 and 2. Blum didn't believe competition was bad. He felt a PAD ordinance should be used in which the developer would bring in a proposal which showed justification for a shopping area. He did not agree that a large tract of flat land was necessary. He also felt consideration must be given to land owners of commercial property. Jakobsen favored alternative 3. Perret supported alternative 2, since we presently have 3 shopping areas in w'iieh we should encourage redevelopment and compact development. Ile was not opposed to convenience centers in new areas. M; CP( f ILRCn 8 .)ORM MIC R¢ LAO UJAR RANDS • US I40IIICS -4- Neuhauscr agreed with Perrot in having compact development of commercial areas. She stated that we could control what happens outside the City with the county land use plan. She felt as of now, we must support the downtown. Future councils should be forced to make a serious, they wish to allow well thought out effort to amend the plan if more shopping centers. She also felt that with the new commer- cial development in Cedar Rapids there would not be much interest in Iowa City anyway. Vetter expressed concern about a new shopping center being developed in Coralville Perret said the Council is working with Coralville and the County in developing the county land use plan. Ogesen made a motion to make two amendments to alternative 2. The first was to add the word "regional" to shopping centers. The second amendment was to delete "and denying future requests for large scale rezoning" Vetter seconded the motion. Perrot objected to the second amendment as undercutting the policy of discouraging additional shopping centers. Ogesen agreed that at present no additional shopping centers should be allowed, but felt without the amendment alternative 2 would be too restrictive for the future. All voted in favor of the first amendment. Five voted in favor of the second amendment. Perret was opposed. All voted in favor of accepting alternative 2 as amended. Blum stressed that definitions of shopping centers and regional shopping centers should be included in the text accompanying the land use map. Issue II: Should the development of small convenience centers be permitted in residential neighborhoods? .lakobsen was in favor of alternative 5 which was the same as alternative 1. Geshwiler referred the members to the preliminary land use plan showing generalized areas for convenience center locations. felt access a Blum was nOf alternative noidentify ndvisuali pactsmustbeconsideredandcontrolled. Also, erve abusinessreas. llchours should be controlled. Grocery stores, drug stores, cleaners, offices, etc., should be included he said, but lie was opposed to including a full-fledged service station. A gas -pump would not be objectionable. 04:001 n.i11ED BY .ICRM MICROLAB HOAR PANDS • DES MOVIES -5 - Ryan thought some minimum size or number of stores should be set. Geshwiler said the text of the plan would include size. Blum was not in favor of allowing a single store, unless it was large enough. Ile was in favor of designating a specific site, and requiring an approved plan. Instead of specific designation, Ryan preferred allowing centers as special ex- ceptions. Vetter was not in favor of alternative 2, which would exclude centers. She thought that neighborhood review in alternative 4 was futile. Vetter preferred alternatives 1 and S. She felt the performance standards could be a problem and should be referred back to the staff for preparation. Ogesen was bothered by reserving a spot because it's a windfall to the owner. He preferred using performance standards, allowing competition to determine the exact location. Performance standards should include the type of streets and standards for area support. He preferred alternative S. Neuhauser agreed with Ogesen, and wanted to have a definition of the type of gro- cery store in the performance standards. She would like to encourage developers to plan for where a convenience center might be so home -buyers will know. Blum said that he did not mean to imply he wanted a specific piece of property identified for a commercial center, but an approximate location. Perrot favored 1 and 5, and also like the idea of neighborhood review. Ryan said this has been established in similar cases as not good land use planning. Perret wanted protection for residents who were not aware of the possibility of a center. He would favor alternative 3 to the extent a fairly small area is desig- nated. He also felt there should be neighborhood review especially in an established neighborhood. Ryan said the Council is suppose to make a decision on good land use planning for the whole community. The neighbors do not have any vested interest for the con- tinuance of any classification. Geshwiler thought increased notification may be the solution. He said the staff had been looking at the possibility that the City Council could zone for planned unit development at the initiation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. In the context of neighborhood commercial this would allow for flexibility. Then as this area is developed it could take the form of a PAD rather that each unit being considered separately. Blum said he preferred alternative 3, but would like to insert the work "approximate" before location. He said location standards could be a problem, but he would like to include alternative 5 for regulating size and design. 14:0011114[a BY .IURM MICR+LAB UJAR RAPIDS • OFS 140110 M Jakobsen made a motion to combine alternatives 3 and 5 as follows: "Identify approximate areas where small neighborhood centers would be appropriate and adopt performance standards which will regulate the location, design and size of such neighborhood centers." Ogesen told Perret he felt the committee had dealt with increasing citizen par- ticipation in rezoning in a previous issue. Ile felt alternative 4 as stated there would not work. Stephen Victor said he felt the committee had combined two kinds of commercial activity in their discussion. He felt a convenience center could be supported by 1,000 population and a neighborhood center by 10,000 population. He felt the preliminary plan had left out convenience level stores, and wondered if they would be included. Jakobsen said she wanted to change "convenience" to "neighborhood" in her motion. The motion by Jakobsen passed unanimously. Issue JJ: What balance of modes of transportation should Iowa City encourage through budgeting and land use planning? Perret favored alternative 3, a balanced transportation system. He would like the City to encourage the state to use part of the has tax revenues to support transit. Jakobsen preferred alternative 3. Blum selected alternative 3. Ile expressed interest in providing an attractive and competitive transit system. Ogesen also favored alternative 3. He was opposed to discouraging traffic to the downtown at this time because it would be penalizing downtown merchants. Neuhauser and Vetter preferred alternative 3. Perret said though alternative 3 had the most realizable goals, he would like to explore the alternative 2 possibilities. Blum agreed that transit ridership should be encouraged, especially to the downtown but should be phased so people are first in the habit of going downtown. There was a concensus on the selection of alternative 3. 'AnCPouWIT D BY JURM MICR+LAB (A DAR RAPIDS • Of MOINES -?- Ceshwiler said that llugh Klose wanted planning to do a study of employers encour- aging alternative transportation. Also, Klose was interested in using Wardway as an outlying parking area. Perret wanted to include in the plan something about encouraging transit. He wanted to work with the University to stagger traffic loads at peak periods. .Jim Lindberg said the University of Iowa has requested staggered traffic, but does not know how it has progressed. Blum felt the City could do quite a bit to control traffic through design. Ile felt a smoother flow instead of stop and start traffic (e.g., Burlington). Neuhauser seconded the motion to accept alternative 3. Perret asked that there be an amendment to have the staff work with the University and other employers to explore incentives to take transit and to stagger work hours. Neuhauser seconded the suggestion. All were in favor of the amendment. The motion was passed unanimously. Issue KK: regarding the construction of new arterial What policy should the City establish streets? la - favored Alternative 2arterial streets provide serviceperipheral centerlofu tion atown. tion and suggested existing facilitiescouldbeused to Blum felt that alternative 1 was the most logical since the major areas attracting people in the University complex and the downtown area and arterials are needed to bring people to these centers; neighborhoods may have to be disrupted. Jakobsen favored the first part of alternative 4 and alternative 2 without the "only" Perret also favored alternative 4 and did not approve of alternative 1 since it emphasizes an auto -dominant system. Vetter favored alternative 1 (for the same reasons as Blum) and alternative 2 as practical for truck traffic which does not need to go to the city centers. Neuhauser supported alternative 2 with a major policy to minimize impact of traffic on residential areas. Kraft then presented the arterials outlined on the preliminary land use map. Victor commented that 518 might be better shifted and additional 2000' west (5000' from DOT alignment). 11100I ILI410 BY JORM MICR+LA9 MAk PAPIDS • DLS MOVIES n A x a r i Y i r: S p -?- Ceshwiler said that llugh Klose wanted planning to do a study of employers encour- aging alternative transportation. Also, Klose was interested in using Wardway as an outlying parking area. Perret wanted to include in the plan something about encouraging transit. He wanted to work with the University to stagger traffic loads at peak periods. .Jim Lindberg said the University of Iowa has requested staggered traffic, but does not know how it has progressed. Blum felt the City could do quite a bit to control traffic through design. Ile felt a smoother flow instead of stop and start traffic (e.g., Burlington). Neuhauser seconded the motion to accept alternative 3. Perret asked that there be an amendment to have the staff work with the University and other employers to explore incentives to take transit and to stagger work hours. Neuhauser seconded the suggestion. All were in favor of the amendment. The motion was passed unanimously. Issue KK: regarding the construction of new arterial What policy should the City establish streets? la - favored Alternative 2arterial streets provide serviceperipheral centerlofu tion atown. tion and suggested existing facilitiescouldbeused to Blum felt that alternative 1 was the most logical since the major areas attracting people in the University complex and the downtown area and arterials are needed to bring people to these centers; neighborhoods may have to be disrupted. Jakobsen favored the first part of alternative 4 and alternative 2 without the "only" Perret also favored alternative 4 and did not approve of alternative 1 since it emphasizes an auto -dominant system. Vetter favored alternative 1 (for the same reasons as Blum) and alternative 2 as practical for truck traffic which does not need to go to the city centers. Neuhauser supported alternative 2 with a major policy to minimize impact of traffic on residential areas. Kraft then presented the arterials outlined on the preliminary land use map. Victor commented that 518 might be better shifted and additional 2000' west (5000' from DOT alignment). 11100I ILI410 BY JORM MICR+LA9 MAk PAPIDS • DLS MOVIES i -8 - Gibson commented that the Melrose diversion would be very costly in terms of land without a West Campus By-pass. lie and Lindberg suggested that a West Campus by- pass should continue South of Melrose since Melrose was already serving ns both a distributor and an arterial. However this would result In large amounts of traffic on the cast side of the river and would require oxtensiva building of one -wiry couplets (e.g., Harrison and Prentiss, and Gilbert and Van Buren) to disperse the traffic. Geshwiler mentioned that the trafficways as shown would also permit designating High- way 6/218 on the periphery of town. After a little more discussion on Issue KK, Jakobsen moved and Ogesen seconded that: the City only build new arterial streets to meet demand. Where possible such streets should be built in peripheral locations, in areas of low residential impact and to relieve impact in existing residential areas. The motion was approved unanimously. The committee requested the staff to prepare definitions of the street types and to make a map showing designated arterial streets and their width. Perrot suggested that a Bikeways overlay be included for this map. It was suggested that the Johnson County Area Transportation Study Committee should be asked to comment on the proposed system at their next meeting. Issue LL: What policy should the City establish regarding the widening of existing arterial streets? Ogesen moved and Vetter seconded the motion that the City should only widen existing arterial streets if this complies with the policy adopted for Issue KK. Blum commented that widening should be resisted wherever possible since it discour- ages small car use. The motion was approved unanimously. Land Use Map Summary: Kraft and Geshwiler presented a summary of the preliminary land use map. Neuhauser felt that since the City will obtain land for park/school sites, the public should be totally aware of this concept so that when (and if) the schools are finally built, the public will not become upset that "park" sites are taken for school sites. Blum felt that rehabilitation should be halted in the moratorium area until the land use plan is completed (e.g., it may be more economical to tear down a house and build a new fourplex than to rehabilitate an old house.) Neuhauser felt that It is necessary to continue to bring all residential structures up to code whether or not they were in the moratorium area. NICK)[ IL14D By J(JRM MICR+LAB UJAB UANDS • DES MINES , 9 - ferret suggested the area depicted as heavy industrial adjacent to the 1-80/West Branch Road interchange would he more appropriate as urban reserve. 0geson felt the land use map as presented was detailed enough. The University of Iowa will present their new plan to the CPCC at 12:00, Wednesday, ,January 25, 1978. The regular CPCC meeting will be hold Thursday, ,January 12, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. The meeting was adjourned. Prepared by: Kimx-ca at.e.. tiLtip.�.a 1. Marianne Milkman, Asst. Planner Approved by: 'ie Jako sen, for P tt Cai , CPCC Secretary M:CPOI I MED BY JURM MICR+LAB HOAR RAPIDS , DES MOINES Deb Martz n, Asst, Panner Megarr tt, Asst. Planner Approved by: 'ie Jako sen, for P tt Cai , CPCC Secretary M:CPOI I MED BY JURM MICR+LAB HOAR RAPIDS , DES MOINES r I - i ' hll Nll'I'Ii5 COMITIMENSIVI: PLAN COORDINATING COMMIT'lili JANUARY 12, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CI'T'Y MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MGM131i16 I'ItIi51iN'I': Ogesen, Jakobsen, Vetter, ferret, dol'rosse 1dI:MBERS ABSENT: Cain, Blum, Neuhnuser S'rAFF PRESENT: Ryan, Kraft, Goshwiler, Milkman, Martzalm, Garrett, Watson O'fllI:RS PRFSENT: Ken Ilubel, Claudine Harris, Mary Hanson, Sue Young - KXIC FORMA, RECOMMENDATIONS: L Committee members approved the preliminary draft of the Land Use Plan for publication. 2. Issue VV: Alternative I was recommended: to adopt and implement the recommend- ations of the Riverfront Commission as proposed to and adopted by the City Council. SUMMARY OI: DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKIiN: Acting as Chairperson, Ogesen called the meeting to order. Consideration of the minutes of the December 21, 1977 and the January 7, 1978 meetings were until the next Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) meeting. Northside Area: Ken Ilubcl and Claudine Harris, guests at the meeting, were interested in hearing the discussion of the zoning of the Northside area. Kraft explained the housing densities particularly near the Northside area as shown on the preliminary draft of the Land Use Map. Ilubcl expressed his concerns for preserving the area instead of making changes. Ile felt that by permitting new apartment buildings, the older homes in the area would be threatened and the character of the neighborhood altered. Ryan suggested that they check into the Historic Preservation Ordinance (rights to control demolition and new construction) for the area. She explained the proced- ures to the guests and to the committee. She felt that this would be a good step in preserving the northside area. Ilubel and Harris were also concerned about the boundaries for different densities shown on the map. Geshwiler pointed out that this was not a zoning map and the boundaries were tent- ative and not intended to be specific. Milkman stated that the neighborhood meeting to discuss the preliminary plan would be held at the Horace Mann Gymnasium on February 13 (for the northside area). hlC WTu4ED BY ,IORM MICR4�LAB I.IOk RAPIDS • DES MOINES 202 -2 - follow area: Gosluiller stated that the preliminary land use map showed a potential increase in density. Ile explained that the preliminary plan is looking at long term ohject- tives (50 years) and that this area was suitable for higher density residential zoning than currently exists. Again there was some discussion of possible bound- ari es. Trafficways Geshwiler presented a preliminary draft of the trafficways map. lie explained the three alternatives for downtown circulation and possible fly -overs across River- side Drive and the Iowa River and the competitive costs and benefits. Perret moved and deProsse seconded that an additional alternative (Alternative 4) he ridded to the trafficways map. The motion carried unanimously. 'There was a consensus to add an alternative 4 oriented toward a mass transit system for use at the neighborhood meetings. .Jakobsen stated that she would favor the closing of the Iowa Avenue - Clinton Street intersection. The location of 518 was once more discussed and it was decided that it should be left on the map despite City Council policy against it, in case it was mandated by the DOT. Issue VV: How can the City assist in providing a quality environment along the Iowa River? Milkman summarized the three alternatives of issue VV. Jakobsen moved and Perret seconded the motion that alternative 1 would be the best recommendation for Issue VV. The motion carried unanimously. The committee discussed that it was very important when distributing the preliminary draft of the plan and at the neighborhood meetings to stress to the public that this is NOT the final plan, and that first the preliminary draft of the plan would be re- viewed by the public and the necessary changes made before submitting the final land use plan to the City Council. Perret moved and Jakobsen seconded that the preliminary draft of the land use plan be approved for publication. The motion carried unanimously. A meeting was set for 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, for the Committee to review the text accompanying the land use map. The meeting adjourned. Prepared by: Cute Watson, Senior Clerk/'Typist Approved by: Jr _i -- a Jakcrsen, for Patt Cain (Sec.l M; CRnl Il.lal:o nr JURM MICR+LAB U JAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES MINUfIN CIIMPRIMHNSIVIi PLAN COORDINA'T'ING CONWITITI; JANUARY 18, I978 -- 12:00 I'M. CI'T'Y MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM NBiMBIiRS PRES1.NT: Neuhauser, Jakobsen, Perret, deProsse MBMBFRS ABSENT: Blum, Cain, Ogesen, Vetter, STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Milkman, Martzahn, Ryan, Watson FORMAL iwcoO W-NDATIONS: 1. The committee approved the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan, (the text of the tabloid to be mailed to all Iowa City residents). SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAI. ACTION 'TAKEN: Geshwiler explained the general format of the text for the tabloid, Preliminary proposal: Land Use Plan. Ile also stated that the cost of printing was not to excede $4,600 for 25,000 tabloids. Geshwiler asked the committee members if they preferred a particular color for the print on the tabloids. .lakobsen suggested brown as long as it was legible and easy to read. deProsse requested amending the section on 518 of the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan to read: "The Nighway has been included on the map because it is the State's intention to construct it." instead of "... it has been included on the map because the State of Iowa's plans must be taken into consideration.". 'Ifie committee decided to change "Urban Reserve" in the Land Use Definitions, to "Unclassified Development Area". The meeting adjourned. Prepared by: Cate Watson, Senior Clerk/Typist Approved by: ---- .la c ,lakohs n, for Pitt Cnin, CPCC Secretary 111 CRnf ILMLD BY .10 RM MICR LAS SIJAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 10,2 I MINUfIN CIIMPRIMHNSIVIi PLAN COORDINA'T'ING CONWITITI; JANUARY 18, I978 -- 12:00 I'M. CI'T'Y MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM NBiMBIiRS PRES1.NT: Neuhauser, Jakobsen, Perret, deProsse MBMBFRS ABSENT: Blum, Cain, Ogesen, Vetter, STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Milkman, Martzahn, Ryan, Watson FORMAL iwcoO W-NDATIONS: 1. The committee approved the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan, (the text of the tabloid to be mailed to all Iowa City residents). SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAI. ACTION 'TAKEN: Geshwiler explained the general format of the text for the tabloid, Preliminary proposal: Land Use Plan. Ile also stated that the cost of printing was not to excede $4,600 for 25,000 tabloids. Geshwiler asked the committee members if they preferred a particular color for the print on the tabloids. .lakobsen suggested brown as long as it was legible and easy to read. deProsse requested amending the section on 518 of the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan to read: "The Nighway has been included on the map because it is the State's intention to construct it." instead of "... it has been included on the map because the State of Iowa's plans must be taken into consideration.". 'Ifie committee decided to change "Urban Reserve" in the Land Use Definitions, to "Unclassified Development Area". The meeting adjourned. Prepared by: Cate Watson, Senior Clerk/Typist Approved by: ---- .la c ,lakohs n, for Pitt Cnin, CPCC Secretary 111 CRnf ILMLD BY .10 RM MICR LAS SIJAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 10,2 MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION DECEMBER 19, 1977 7:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Braverman, Madison, Woodard, Davison, McComas. MEMBERS ABSENT: Gilroy, Matsumoto. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan, Morgan, Zukrowski, RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL None RECOMMENDATIONS TO T'IlE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF 1. The Commission discussed the inclusion of sexual orientation as a basis for non-discrimination in Little League Contracts. Because of limited notification, the Commission was not prepared to recommend a resolution. Iowa City provides IA1200 to local youth baseball groups. The City Council requested the legal department to clarify Little League's contractual obligations under the City's non-discrimination ordinance, especially the prohibition against discriminating on the basis of sexual preference. Ryan reported that all contracts between the City and private or- ganizations conform to the basis of non-discrimination as stipulated in the ordinance. Mayor Neuhauser reported that youth organizations were not intended to be covered when the ordinance was adopted. The City Manager's office was to suggest alternatives to the Council. Three alternatives to full compliance with the ordinance are: 1. Exempting compliance for contracts under $5,000 2. Exempting youth organizations 3. Requiring compliance with Federal regulations which are less stringent than the City's ordinance. • . 'r An �� r solution of exempting contracts under $5,000 was sug- gested 'fii°c� the staff will document the number of contracts offered This would avoid amending the Ordinance. Braverman stressed that structuring an exemption on the basis of the dollar value could be circumvented and supported exempting youth organizations. McComas noted that courts have ruled this type of circumvention illegal. The staff was to present alternatives to the City Manager. 14;CBDI II. MCD BY JORM MICR+LAB (k)AH MPIDS • Drs 110110 203 i e -2- 2. Staff is to determine Phillip Jones and the University of Iowa's Ilwnan Relations Committee's role in internal grievances alleging discrimination in cases referred to them by City Staff, SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Woodard moved Madison seconded, to accept the minutes from the November 28, 1977 meeting. Visitor from KXIC-KCIG was Sue Neely. There was no public discussion. A. Chairperson's Correspondence: Scott distributed a letter addressed to the City Manager summarizing the assurances given by the Manager regarding the impact of the re- moval of the personnel function from the Human Relations Depart- ment. (attached) B. Chairperson's Recommendation: 1. The staff is to determine whether the copywrite law permits reproducing Labor Law Reports for mass mailing to target groups as an ongoing educational function of the Commission. 2. Scott stressed that Commissioners should attend the January 11, 1978 budget review session at 9:30 p.m. by the Council. A reminder is to be mailed to each Commissioner. The Council is reviewing the departmental budget which includes allocations for Commission functions. The Council has not scheduled meetings with various boards and commissions to review and summarize the organizations past and proposed activities. Scott noted a written annual report from the Commission is re- quired. The FY79 Human Rights Commission Goals and Objectives were re- vised. The "Activity Measures" deleted "whether" and incorporated declarative statements. Those projects of an ongoing nature and those which the Commission had not completed were incor- porated in the FY79 budget. McComas moved, Woodard seconded to accept the Commission's FY79 Goals and Objectives as written. The motion carried. Morgan circulated an "Expenditure Detail" for FY79. Three levels of services are described. Level I is just the "bare bones" while level 3 is the ideal. Each area of service (negotiations, civil rights, personnel and civil service) was budgeted in- dividually to avoid competing for funds. 3. Scott was going to contact Mayor Neuhauser regarding applications to the human Rights Commission. Scott stressed that applica- tions should be returned to the City Clerk before the New Year weekend. The Human Rights Commission has no input in selecting new Commissions. 14:001 IL I4 CD DY JURM MICR+LAS 1. i. JAk 4APIDS • DCS 1101NCS ass 4. Scott recommended that the Affirmative Action Committee review the City's procedure for monitoring affirmative action program. The Committee is to recommend what data should ho collected to adequately monitor the program. Currently, historical data is lacking as well as accurate race by sex information. S. Scott reminded Commissioners that new officers will be elected at the February monthly meeting. C. Committee Reports 1. Affirmative Action - No Report 2. Outreach/Advocacy - a. A December issue was mailed. Commissioners recommended ask- ing the Arts Council for assistance in adopting the lettering for the name of the newsletter. b. Madison reported that revisions of the public service spots will attempt to incorporate novel ideas and simulate problems. 3. Ordinance/Implementation - a. Zukrowski reported that she will notify Marilyn Levin to v proceed with a revised layout. b. Zukrowski reported that Ii. Mose, superintendent of transit, said the placards for outside of the bus are not very dur- able. Zukrowski will investigate alternatives. 4. Complaint Processing - No Report Zukrowski indicated the Commission's operating procedures (e.g. oa4�" processing, investigative report, etc.) will be bound for subsequent distribution to the Commission. D. Staff Report a. Accepted. b. Zukrowski reviewed her summary of the meeting with Thomas Mann and the State Civil Rights Commission by summarizing each topic of discussion. C. Braverman indicated he would like to attend a "meeting 4ading" seminar conducted by Barb Ettleson. Woodard wondered whether a session could be scheduled on the weekend. d. Constantino and Zukrowski did not attend the public hearing in Cedar Rapids because of bad weather. e. Zukrowski distributed articles on the Bakke case. MiCPM I1.14Cp BY JURM MICR+LAS CIDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NES - i j -4- E. Complaints - 1. Yellow Cul), Westinghouse - no new developments. 2 H/R, 8-29-7702: Complainant did not appeal no cause finding. 3. E/R, 8-25-7708, E/R, 8-34-7709: Complaints against same employer. 4. E/R $ SO, 9-23-770: Interviews finished. S. E-7701: Conciliation team to meet with the employer. Conciliation team to prepare material to be given the employer. Employer ac- cepted Conciliative Team's offer to meet for an educational ses- sion. 6. 0-7603, H-7604: Costantino revised the letter to respondent. Madison to review and comment. 7. E/R, 4-6-7705: McComas, Ryan and Zukrowski met to discuss the conciliation strategy. 8. E/D, 11-16-7711: Meeting scheduled with respondent. 9. E/S, 12-7-7712: Complainant also contacting National Labor Relations Board. 10. Informal complaint regarding differential pay on the basis of sex. P. Other - 1. Deferral Status Application Deferral status would not extend the Commission's authority or jurisdiction according to Ragland's letter of May 18, 1977. The contract between the State and the Commission would define both agencies' rights and obligations. With deferral status, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission would have the right to investigate cases within its jurisdiction and probably receive financial as- sistance from the State. Braverman questioned whether a deferral status is worth the hassle. 2. Davison requested that all Commission correspondence be mailed to: Social Services Executive Plaza N, 4403 1st Avenue S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1 3. Scott thanked the Commissioners and staff for their participation and support during his term as Chair. Ile did remind members that excess absences at times this past year hindered the Com- ed v committmentftoctheegoals ofethekcommi sioniandrtheotimeanecesnecessary sary to accomplish them. 14:C1101 111110 BY JURM MICR#LA13 I i. JAR PANDS - DI:S MOINES mm all G. January meeting scheduled for January 23, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. Agenda setting on Jnnuary 13, 1978 at the mutual convenience of the Vice -Chair and Specialist. H. Meeting adjourned 9:30 P.M. 14 1 CPOI 1 LRED BY J O RM MIC R+L A B LLOAR RAPIDS • DES M0114ES RECEIVE;. DEC 2 2 1977 December 20, 1977 a Mr. Neal G. Merlin, City Manager CITY OF I014A CITY, I014A Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: human Riphts Commission November 16th Meeting Dear Neal: This letter is to summarize the assurances given by you to Mori Costantino and myself at the above referenced meeting concerning the removal of the City's personnel func- tion from the Human Relations Department as covered in your MEMO dated October 25, 1977. It is our understanding from this meeting of the following,: a. the changes outlined in your memo of 10-25-77 will not adversely affect either the relationship or the staff support afforded the Human Rights Commission; b. you personally, and in the name of the City, re- affirmed the City's commitment to affirmative action in all of its personnel functions; c. you stated this action was temporary and that you were not asking the Council to make a change in Ordinance Number 75-2778 establishing a Human Relations Department; and, d. future memos of interest- to the Human Rights Commission will be forwarded to the Commission. Neal, if any of the above is in disagreement with your recollection of our meeting, please apprise me. On behalf of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, I want to thank you for the courtesies extended to Mori and me in the most recent meeting and for your willingness to meet with Commission representatives when we feel there is a problem. Sincerely, IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Thomas R. Scott Chairperson TRS: cc COPY 'A;ClmnEwED BY JORM MICR+LAB LI DAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES a AGENDA IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM January 23, 1978 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. A. Call To Order B. Approval of Minutes, December 19, 1977 7:05 P.M. C. Public Discussion 7:35 P.M. D. Old Business 1. Commission Appointments -Introduction 2. Deferral Status Application -Review on 1-26-78, T. Mann's letter 3. Monitoring City's Affirmative Action Program a. Committee Assignment -Affirmative Action b. City Manager's review -C. Morgan 4. Annual Commission Report to City Council el 5. Report on Little League Contract -S. Zukrowski 6. Correspondence -University of Iowa Affirmative Action Office, Committee on Human Rights 8:05 P.M. E. New Business 1. Public Hearing, Walters Vs. St. Ambrose College - M. Costantino Remarks 2. Meeting with Moore Business Forms 8:10 P.M. F. Committee Reports 1. Affirmative Action -No meeting called 2. Outreach/Advocacy-S. Zukrowski a. Newsletter b. Public Service Spots 3. Ordinance Implementation/Education-S. Zukrowski a. Brochure b. Bus Sign Cards 4. Complaint Processing -No meeting called 8:20 P.M. G. Staff Report a. Handouts b. Review civil rights law C. Meeting with Human Rights Commission Directors MICR011LMED BY JURM MICR+LAB CUAR RAPIDS • ma IODINES Page 2 8:30 P.M. H. Complaints 8:40 P.M. I 8:45 P.M. J 1. Cases in litigation- Yellow Cab, Westinghouse -A. Ryan 2. Pending a. E/R, 8-25-7708 b. E/R, 8-23-7709 c. E/R & 50, 9-23-7710. New assignment d. E-7701-8. Woodard. Status report e. H-7603, H-7604. Status report f. E/R, 4-6-7705-P. Gilroy. Status report g. E/D, 11-16-7711 h. E/S, 12-7-7712 February meeting, February 27, 1978, 7:00 P.M. Agenda setting, February 17, 1978, 3:30 P.M. Adjournment 14ICR011LMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CLDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES i I I Page 2 8:30 P.M. H. Complaints 8:40 P.M. I 8:45 P.M. J 1. Cases in litigation- Yellow Cab, Westinghouse -A. Ryan 2. Pending a. E/R, 8-25-7708 b. E/R, 8-23-7709 c. E/R & 50, 9-23-7710. New assignment d. E-7701-8. Woodard. Status report e. H-7603, H-7604. Status report f. E/R, 4-6-7705-P. Gilroy. Status report g. E/D, 11-16-7711 h. E/S, 12-7-7712 February meeting, February 27, 1978, 7:00 P.M. Agenda setting, February 17, 1978, 3:30 P.M. Adjournment 14ICR011LMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CLDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES MINUTES IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B JANUARY 11, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Berry, Boutelle, Cilek, Craig, Skelley, Thayer i MEMBERS ABSENT: Crum, McLaughlin, Moore STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Flowers, Hauber, Howell, Lee, Showalter RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Ordinance be amended to read that use of motorized vehicles is restricted to park roads. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: 1. That, based upon the plan for Hickory Corner Subdivision filed with the City Clerk on December 21, 1977, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends not to sell, lease, or grant an easement to the developer. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on January 11 with Chairperson Boutelle presiding. * Thayer moved and Cilek seconded that the minutes of the December 14 meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. Introduction of new members. Jim Berry and Dee Wayne Craig, new members on the Commission, were introduced. Berry indicated his interest in youth activities and Craig stated that his interest was due to the fact that he is on the Recreation Education faculty at the University. Ruth Skelley was in attendance and indicated that she was interested in building cooperation between the City and the School Board. She indicated that attendance at Commission meetings would be a problem for her because of her obligations on the i School Board and that if the Commission desires, her position could become an ex -officio position. Discussion of motorized vehicles in parks. Showalter reported that he had had a request to allow people to snowmobile in Hickory Hill Park. He indicated that the Parks and Recreation Ordinance does not speak to use of snowmobiles in park areas and stated his feeling that vehicle use of the * parks should be restricted to roads. Cilek moved and Thayer seconded that the Parks and Recreation Ordinance be amended to read that use of motorized vehicles is restricted to park roads. Unanimous. I4ICP01 IU -10 BY JURM MICROLAB 1.1OAR PANDS • MCS MOINES aay r1 Minutes Page 2 January 11, 1978 Discussion of the Hickory Corner Subdivision adjacent to Hickory Hill Park. Doug Boothroy, Department of Community Development, was present to give a presentation regarding the Hickory Corner Subdivision. He indicated that the developer would like to including de the t he thelot with eo thanexisstingnt to house. HerreportedPark thatinto lota4total Possibly lotlots, 3 do not Purchased vforcaccesscess otohHickorytHillhParktander sindiccatedthat his the feeling nthatslotn4wsas hould the develop riot be developed. He stated his feeling that if lot 4 is developed, er * should andThayer access tCity.he secondedthat, basedupontFollowing e planforHHickory further the City Clerk on December 21, 1977, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend not to sell, lease, or grant an easement to the developer. Unanimous. Committee reports. Cilek reported that the Committee on Community Needs had had a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan and that the Plan should be completed and approved in March. Boutelle reported that the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee had not met, indicating that the major portion of that Committee's work was done except for the final report. Ile appointed Jim Berry to the Committee as the Commission's representative. Discussion of the proposed lease of Camp Cardinal by the City. The proposed lease of Camp Cardinal was discussed, with Showalter indicating that he did not care which agency would be responsible for the property but that the Rotary Club would like the Parks and Recreation Department to be the agency in charge. He reported that the Club would like the City to tear down the building and sign a five-year lease. Showalter stated that the cost to the City to lease the property would be the cost of liability insurance plus the cost of tearing down the buildings and that he would report back to the Commission with an estimate for demolition of the large building. He added that the Club would also like modern restrooms installed as well as an open shelter; the Club will pay for the restroom project. There was a concensus of the Commission that plans for the proposed lease should continue. Skelley reported that the School Board has cost limitations, but that it is interested in trying to find uses for the area. In response to Boutelle's question about whether the Board would help with liability insurance costs, she responded that the school district's liability insurance would cover school activities held on the property. Boutelle suggested that there might be a possibility of cooperation between youth and the Golden Age Club regarding use of the property. of Parks and Recreation departments and Recreation Divisions Showalter reported that Mark Jennings would be unable to attend as had been planned. There was a concensus that the discussion of organization of Parks and Recreation departments and divisions in other Iowa cities be postponed until a later date. +:r.Nm n.unl BY JURM MICR¢LAB LI. JAB UANDS • M MINES 0 i Minutes Page 3 January 11, 1978 Director's report. Showalter reported that Dubuque had received $20,000 for park development using B.O.R. and H.C.D,A, funds. Lee indicated that his staff was in the process of re -contacting cities surveyed previously regarding fees and charges and that he would report to the Commission at the February Commission meeting. Showalter stated that the state convention for the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association would be held in Des Moines on March 30, 31, and April 1, with the Saturday program directed at board and commission members. He suggested that interested Commission members attend the program and then tour the Des Moines facilities in the afternoon. Thayer, Craig, and Boutelle will be attending from the Commission. There was a concensus of the Commission that a tour of parks and recreation facilities should be held for the Commission as well as any interested City Council members. The tour will be held on Saturday, January 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m, at 59 Gleason Drive. Lee reported that the City High School gym was booked with school activities on Mondays through Fridays from 3:00 p.m, to approximately 9:00 or 9:30 p.m., but that the gym was free on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. He indicated that, since the department had been denied use of the gym in the past, the staff didn't request its use this year. Subscriptions to Park Maintenance magazine for Commission members were discussed, with Boutelle, Skelley, and Craig indicating an interest in receiving the publication. Thayer and Cilek stated they were not interested in the subscription. Showalter reported that janitorial services for the Recreation Center, Civic Center, and Davis Building have been combined under the Parks and Recreation Department. He also reported that he had met with Dave Cronin, Iowa City School District, regarding the possibility of City/School cooperation on an indoor pool and that the School Board was interested in a joint venture. He indicated that he had checked with the State B.O.R. office regarding the possibility of funding for an indoor pool and was told that a moratorium was in effect on funding such projects. Discussion of park standards. Thayer expressed thanks to Showalter for a memo to the Commission concerning park standards and a memo regarding Camp Cardinal. He also thanked Lee for putting Parks and Recreation posters in the City buses. The memo regarding park standards was discussed with Commission members questioning how Iowa City compares with other cities and whether the City is meeting a desirable level of standards. Following further discussion, the Commission suggested that these points be clarified by adding a conclusion to the memo. Discussion of the Commission's C.I.P. rankings. The Commission's C.I.P. rankings were discussed with Boutelle asking that the Commission members send their rankings to the department office as soon as possible. 11:Of I[lLn@ BY JORM MiCRf LAB 11JAlt "ANDS • PCS MINES Mi nu tes Page 4 January 11, 1978 Showalter reported that the department's C.I.P. requests would be discussed by the City Council on January 16 at 1:30 p.m, and encouraged all members of the Commission to attend that meeting. Cilek requested that copies of the City's C.I.P. infor- mation be sent to the Commission. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, E1 I en R. Flowers, Secretary - M! 0011 LMED ecretary M!00I1LMED BY JURM MICR¢LAB U.OAN RAPIDS • DCS MOINES MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM JANUARY 18, 1978 MEMBERS PRESENT: Epley, Fahr, McLaughlin, Sokol, Vetter, Woodruff MEMBERS ABSENT: Fountain, Lindberg, Neuzil STAFF PRESENT: Flowers, Lundquist, Milkman RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF: 1. That 2,000 more Iowa River brochures be printed. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in Regular Session on January 18 with Chairperson Fahr presiding. * McLaughlin moved and Woodruff seconded that the minutes of the December 14 meeting be approved with the following corrections: Page 1 --The meeting date in the heading should be December 14. Page 1 --Dante Leonelli's name should be added to the guest list. \ The corrected minutes were unanimously approved. The possibilities of changing the regular meeting time for the Commission were discussed with the concensus being that the Commission should continue to meet from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Milkman reported that the neonice project had been approved by the City Council, but that the bikeway had been moved into the 1980 C.I.P. Fahr stated that he did not think that postponement of the project would affect Project GREEN's support in terms of landscaping the bikeway. Milkman also reported that the Napoleon townsite project had been separated out in the budget and that Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation, thought the project could be done largely by students. McLaughlin suggested that the Commission talk to the Parks and Recreation Commission or Showalter regarding plans for Napoleon Park. There was a concensus that Showalter should give a presentation regarding the park at the next Commission meeting. The Comprehensive Plan was discussed, with a concensus that a system by which land can be acquired needs to be included in the Plan. Vetter suggested the possibility of an easement approach for protection of land along the river. Dave Lundquist, Department of Community Development, indicated that several possibilities including acquisition and mandatory dedication had been discussed and Vetter suggested that perhaps mandatory dedication could be linked in some way with the floodway. McLaughlin asked what the problems would be with mandatory dedication and Lundquist responded that, in places where such ordinances had been upheld, a clear connection had been made between development the need for open space. He indicated that, due to the amount of open space in Iowa City, that connection might be difficult to make. u;1;Rul IE61ED BY JURM MICR#LA6 HJAt RAPIDS • n61101NES 2oS .. Minutes Page 2 January 18, 1978 Vetter reported that there was a possibility that the peninsula area across from the old Coralville power dam would be developed in the near future. McLaughlin suggested that perhaps preserving a river buffer along that tract of land should be the Commission's first priority for 1978. Milkman indicated that the Stanley Report recommended a scenic buffer and atrail in this area. Vetter suggested that Don Schmeiser and Doug Boothroy, Department of Community Development, should be contacted regarding this property and stated that the Comprehensive Plan, if approved, would make this land easier to develop since the Plan would allow septic tanks meeting County health standards. Regarding the Comprehensive Plan neighborhood meetings, there was a concensus that members of the Commission should attend each one. There was also a concensus that public relations should be a priority for the Commission in 1978. * Vetter moved and McLaughlin seconded that the Riverfront Commission quickly and actively seek out those things regarding the river corridor relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Unanimous. It was decided that 20,000 more Iowa River brochures should be printed and that the Commission members attending the Comprehensive Plan neighborhood meetings * should distribute them to interested people. McLaughlin moved and Woodruff seconded that 2,000 more Iowa River brochures be printed. Unanimous. There being no further business, the meetings was adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �l I Ellen R. F Owers, Secretary MICR01 II MED BY JURM MICR4ILAB HDNR PAPIDS • DES 110111ES �I TO: FROM: RE: F,. Neal Berlin, City b!anager DATE: January 30, 1978 Michael E. tlucharzak, Director, (lousing f, Inspection Services Fee Schedule in Proposed Electrical Code The Electrical Board met and approved the revised Electrical Code, Chapter 9.20, but did not reflect the increase in annual licenses as requested by the Department of Housing f Inspection Services. The Department feels strongly that these fees should be increased for the following reasons: First, the fees will not affect any electrician doing business in Iowa City this calendar year. The reason for this is that licenses expire on the First of .Jan- uary and we have issued all the licenses we anticipate being renewed. Any new electricians coming in will be obligated to take the examination and there is a fee related to that. Therefore, the increased cost of a renewal will not affect local Iowa City electricians until January 1, 1979. The second reason for requesting the annual fee increase is that we do not antic- ipate bringing to Council a new Electrical Code until 1982..The ancient fee schedule of $10 and $5 will be even more out of line as inflation nibbles away at our available dollars in the course of the year 1978, 79 and 80. Thirdly, it has been my hope since assuming the directorship of this Department, that we Mould be enabled to operate almost entirely out of our departmental revenues, that is, licenses, permits, etc., and not have to tap the Ceneral Fund tax dollars. One reason suggested by the Board members for not asking for the increase in annual fee is that the examination fee is already set at a high level. In compar- ing the Electrical Code to the Iowa City Plumbing Code we find that whereas the Electrical Code charges $75 for an examination for Master, the Plumbing Code charges $10. If the Council would like to give some consideration to new, electricians coming to Iowa City, we would be willing to waive the first annual license following the examination, that is, there would be a one time charge of $75 for a blaster electrician and $15 for a Journeyman, bl<aintenance or Restricted license. This would reflect the fact that few new, trades people enter the work load in Iowa City but the majority of our licensed work deals with the renewal Of existing licenses. rn;Cpol ILIV[D DY JURM MICR+LAB HJAI? PMIDS • DES MDID[S ORDINANCE N0. Aatu-t,de�w AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING THE 1978 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING CHAPTER 9.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the 1978 Edition of the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, commonly referred to as the "National Electrical Code" with certain additionsnd amendments thereto to provide for the protection of the heal � welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. SECTION II. ADOPTION. Subjey to the following amendments, the 1978 National Electrical Code is gereby adopted. SECTION III. AMENDMENTS. 9.20.1. Title This article, and all rovisions incorporated herein by reference or otherwise, shall be kno n as the "Electrical Code", may be cited as such, and will be referr B to herein as such and as "this Code". Where the Municipal Code of tll6 City of Iowa City is the subject of reference in this article, it wit be referred to herein as "Tv,:, Pity Municipal Code." 9.20.2. Definition For puposes 0/this Code, the following definitions shall apply: Electrical Yns ector - shall be appointed by the City Manager and nsib a to tre Building Official for the enforcement of the Electrical and regulp/tions of the City. Electri 1 Work - shall clean all uses, installations, alterations, repairs, real va s, replacements, connections, disconnections and main- tenance of all electrical equipment. 9.20.3. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the electrical conductors and equipment installed within or on public and private structures and premises; also the conductors that connect the installations to a supply of electricity, and other outside conductors adjacent to the premises; also mobile homes used for human occupancy within Iowa City. Additions, alterations and repairs to existing electrical equipment shall comply with the provisions of this Code. 1A:Can1[HIED BY JORM MICR+LAB (ft JAk PAPIDS • DES MOVIES ad i -2- 9.20.4. Moved Buildings Structures moved into or within the City shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new structures. 9.20.5 Powers and Duties of the Electrical Inspector The electrical inspector shall have the right to enter upon any property during reasonable hours in the discharge of his/her official duties, and shall have the authority to cause the disconnection of any wiring or equipment where such wiring or equipment is dangerous to life or property or may interfere with the work of the Fire Department. The electical inspector may inspect any and all electrical instal- lations within the City. He/she may approve, condemn and order removed or remodeled and put in proper and safe condition for the prevention of fire and the safety of life, all electrical heating and lighting apparatus, motors, machinery, fixtures and connections, electrical equipment used in the utilization of electrical current for light, heat or power purposes and to control the disposition and arrangements of the same. The electrical inspector shall not engage in the business of the sale, installation, or maintenance of electrical equipment either directly or indirectly, and shall have no financial interest in any firm engaged in such business in the City of Iowa City at any time while holding office. 9.20.6. Appeals Any person affected by any action, interpretation or notice issued by the electrical inspector with respect to this Code may, in writing, appeal to The Board for consideration in accordance with the procedures setforth in the Iowa City Administrative Code. 9.20.7. Electrical Board --Creation and Authority There is hereby created an electrical board, referred to here- inafter, as "The Board", which shall: (a) Periodically review the electrical Code and make recommen- dations thereto to the City Council. (b) Prepare and conduct written examinations, and examine the qualifications of applicants for the licenses and certificates required by this article. (c) Suspend or revoke any of the licenses or certificates required by this article, for due cause, as provided herein. (d) Act as a board of appeals to hear grievances arising from a decision of the electrical inspector and to provide for reason- able interpretations consistent with the provisions of this Code. (e) Act as a Board of Appeals to approve or disapprove wiring systems not specifically addressed in this Code. 9.20.8. Violations --Penalties Any person who installs, alters, repairs, maintains, improves or uses any electrical equipment, or performs any electrical work in the fA:00I Il.nl:a BY JURM MICROLAB AJAR RAPIDS • DFS wmees -3 - City, or causes ..e same to be done in violation any of the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days. 9.20.9. License Applications Any person desiring to take examinations for any of the licenses or certificates required by this Code, shall make application to the electrical inspector. Each application shall be accompanied by a receipt from the City for the examination fee, as set out hereafter. The examination shall be practical, written or oral, or a com- bination thereof, and shall be of such a nature as to uniformally test the capabilities of all applicants for the same type of license. The applicant shall clearly demonstrate to the board his/her qualifications for the particular license and show satisfactory knowledge of the methods and standards for doing electrical work under the Electrical Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. If an applicant fails to pass an examination, he/she may apply for re-examination at the end of six (6) months and upon payment of another examination fee. 9.20.10. License Fees The fees for examinations and licenses are as shown in the following table: 9.20.11. License Expiration and Renewal All licenses shall expire on January 1 of each year. Any license that has expired may be reinstated within sixty (60) days after the expiration date upon payment of a reinstatement fee. After the expiration of the aforementioned sixty (60) day period, no license or certificate shall be renewed except upon recommendation of The Board. 9.20.12. Required License with the Cit No person shall install, alL:�, maintain, or repair any electrical equipment unless such person shall have first obtained a Master Electrician's License. Master Electrician's licenses granLud by the City prior to passage of this Code shall be issued a new license without taking the examinations herein provided. Before a person can apply for a Master Electrician's License, he/she must carry an Iowa City Journeyman's license for one year. !x1001 1161ED By JURM MICR+LAO U OAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES Examination Annual Reinstatement Fee Fee Fee Master Electrician License $ 75.00 $ 10.00 $ 20.00 Journeyman License 15.00 5.00 15.00 Maintenance Electrician's License 15.00 5.00 15.00 Restricted Electrician's License 15.00 5.00 15.00 9.20.11. License Expiration and Renewal All licenses shall expire on January 1 of each year. Any license that has expired may be reinstated within sixty (60) days after the expiration date upon payment of a reinstatement fee. After the expiration of the aforementioned sixty (60) day period, no license or certificate shall be renewed except upon recommendation of The Board. 9.20.12. Required License with the Cit No person shall install, alL:�, maintain, or repair any electrical equipment unless such person shall have first obtained a Master Electrician's License. Master Electrician's licenses granLud by the City prior to passage of this Code shall be issued a new license without taking the examinations herein provided. Before a person can apply for a Master Electrician's License, he/she must carry an Iowa City Journeyman's license for one year. !x1001 1161ED By JURM MICR+LAO U OAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES -4 - Either a licensed master or journeyman electrician shall be on the job at all tines while electrical work is in progress. The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (a) The electrical work of a public utility company, telephone or telegraph company, nor the persons performing electrical work as an integral part of the plant used by such company in rendering its duly authorized service to the public. (b) A regular employee of any railroad who does electrical work only as a part of that employment. (c) The service or maintenance of warm air heating equipment provided that such service or maintenance shall only include electrical work on electrical equipment that is part of such warn) air heating equipment. Such work shall include the connection of warm air heating equipment to an existing indi- vidual branch circuit. (d) Section 9.20.21. Whenever a blaster Electrician's license is issued, it shall be in the name of the person who has qualified for it. No license shall be issued in the name of a firm or corporation. In the event all licensed electricians terminate employment with a firm or corporation, the firm or corporation shall not be permitted to do any futher electrical work, except that work under previously issued permits may, at the discretion of the electrical inspector, be completed. A Master Electrician who terminates his/her association with a firm or corporation shall notify the electrical inspector immediately. 9.20.13. Master Electrician's Insura Each Master Electrician or the firm or corporation employing a Master Electrician doing work under this ordinance shall furnish with the City Electrical Inspector a copy of a certificate of insurance stating the liability amounts of $100,000 property damage and $300,000 bodily injury and a completed products provision. The City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall be notified thirty (30) days in advance of the termina- tion of the policy by the insured or insurer. 9.20.14. Journeyman License Before a person can apply for a Journeyman's license, he/she must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as an apprentice. 9.20.15. Maintenance Electrician's Certificate --Required .A maintenance electrician's certificate shall be required of any person who is a regular employee of a manufacturing or industrial estab- lishment, who does electrical work for that establishment only, and who maintains and keeps in a state of repair the existing electrical equip- ment within a building, or group of buildings. A maintenance electrician's certificate shall be issued to any person who shall satisfactorily pass 14;0011 EV11.0 BY JORM MICR+LAB IJAR PAPIOS • US MOVIES i -5 - the examination given by The Board. Any person holding a maintenance electrician's certificate issued by the City prior to passage of this Code shall be reissued renewals of their certificates without taking the examination hereinafter provided. The installation of any new or additional electrical equipment of any kind by the holder of a maintenance electrician's certificate is hereby prohibited. Each maintenance electrician performing work under this Section shall keep an accurate record for the electrical inspector, all work performed in each building and shall, in the first days of January, April, July and October of each year, file a statement with the electrical inspector the work performed during the preceding three (3) months. Such statement shall be made under oath. i 9.20.16. Restricted Electrician's License A restricted electrician's license shall specify the types of electrical work which may be performed by the licensee. The licensee may perform only the type of work specified on the license. 9.20.17. Permits—Required No person shall perform any electrical work nor install electrical equipment in or upon any building or property without first securing a permit therefore. 9.20.18. Issuance ( Permits shall be issued in the name of the person holding an active J plaster Electrician's license and the name of the firm he/she represents. ii All a lications for electrical permits shall be signed by the licensed Master E ectrician. 9.20.19. Non -Transferable --Permit Restrictions Permits the nprovisions ofethiscarticle mustobee donedby the Master Electrician securing such permit, his/her firm, or corporation except as provided for in Section 9.20.12. 9.20.20. Triple Fee for Failure to Obtain Permi Except in emergency situations, as determined by the electrical n inspector, where work is started by any person prior to obtaining a permit, the fees for such work shall be tripled. The payment of such tripled fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. I No additional permits shall be issued to any person in violation of i this Section, prior to the payment of the triple fee. I^fCRnI II IIID BY JORM MICR +LAB U Jnr RAI'laS • US MOINES -6- 9.20.21. Home Owner In cases where an owner -occupant of a single family dwelling desires to install electrical equipment or perform any electrical work in his/her single family structure, he/she may appear before the electrical inspector and show that he/she is competent to do the specific work. After such showing, he/she may obtain an electrical permit by paying the proper fee. 9.20.22. Revocation of Permit; Expiration of Permit Any permit required by the provisions of this Code may be revoked by the electrical inspector upon the violation of any provision of this Code. Every permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within sixty (60) days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days. Before such work can be recommenced a new permit shall be obtained, and the fee therefore shall be one-half (32) of the amount required for a new permit, provided that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year. 9.20.23. Permit Fees There shall be paid to the City of Iowa City for the issuance of each electrical permit the sum of the following unit fees: 1. One meter setting $ 3.00 Two meter settings 5.00 Each meter setting in excess of two .75 Temp. Service with total Permit 2.00 Temporary Service 5.00 2. Outlets, switches, light fixture openings: 1-30 $ 3.50 each over 31 ,10 3. Electrical range, water heater, furnaces, driers, air conditioners, electric signs, or outlets for them $ 2.00 each 4. Flourescent per running feet. $ .03 5. Electric heat per kilowatt .50 6. Motors (exclusive of circuits) Less than ki hp --1-10 motors $ .25 each More than 10 .20 each MICIMI ILIA B BY JURM MICR#LAB 61 JAR PAPIBS • DFS M0114FS -7- '; hp to 1 hp. --1-10 motors $ .50 each More than 10 .25 each 1 hp to 6 hp --1-10 motors $ 1.00 each More than 10 .50 each 6 hp or over --1-10 motors $ 1.50 each More than 10 .75 each 7. Minimum fee for any permit S 5.00 B. Reinspection fee $ 5.00 9.20.24. Inspections It shall be the duty of the person doing electrical work to notify the electrical inspector that said work is ready for inspection. The electrical inspector shall, without undue delay, perform the required inspection and, if the work complies with the provisions of this Code, post an Inspection Notice on or near the work approved. Said Notice shall contain the date and results of such inspection. Mork that has no Notice attached shall be considered unapproved. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. No electrical work shall be concealed in any manner from access or sight'until such work has been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector. The electrical inspector shall have the authority to remove or cause the removal of lath, plaster, boarding, or other obstruction which may prevent the proper inspection of wires or electrical equipment at the permittee's expense. When an electrical contractor is notified that defects exist he/she shall make corrections within thirty (30) days after notification. If the corrections are not made, the electrical contractor shall not be issued any other permits until said defects are corrected, and approval given by the electrical inspector. 9.20.25. Iowa City Amendments to National Electrical Code A. Kitchen outlets. No point on a wall shall be more than four (4) feet from an outlet when measured horizontally along the floor or table top line. B. Basement lighting fixtures. In all types of occupancies except industrial, one permanent lighting fixture shall be provided for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. Stairway lighting -shall not be included when calculating the required number of fixtures for the gross floor area of basements or cellars. C. Stairway lighting shall be located so that stair treads shall never be shadowed by a person using them. The light fixtures shall be located at the top and the bottom of the stairs and any dark area. Ill CRM I L141D BY JORM MICR+LAB CIDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES D. Electrically powered heating units, such as oil burners, gas burners, stokers, or other electrically controlled heating units shall use an approved number of protective devices on the electric supply and control lines to limit the action of the equipment when hazardous temperatures or conditions arise. New and old work shall be supplied by a separate circuit, with a properly fused switch at the heating unit. All heating units shall be properly grounded. All wiring on the heating units shall be in electrical metallic tubing, rigid conduit, or flexible metallic tubing. E. Exit lights. The exits from any room or building, public or private, used for public gathering whether for worship, lodge activity, retail store, or entertainment, shall have all exits properly lighted and designated by an electrically illuminated exit sign. All stairways in public buildings, nursing homes, apartments, retail stores, and hotels shall be properly lighted and designated by an electrically illuminated sign. Circuits for exit lighting shall be installed in raceway "separate from any other raceway" or circuits of the building. Such circuits shall be connected ahead of the main disconnect and controlled independently. F. The minimum height of the service entrance head shall be twelve (12) feet above the ground or grade line. G. No service drop shall parallel a window or be located so as to prevent raising a ladder to the window. H. Services on ranch type buildings where a service entrance goes through the roof must be not less than two (2) inch rigid steel and extended above the roof not less than thirty-six (36) inches complete with service head and thirty-six (36) inches of wire extending from service head. Pipe is to be secured on the wall with two -hole strapes or the equivalent and weather proofed where it extends through the roof. I. All service entrances in the central business district shall be rigid conduit. No service entrance shall be run through electric tubing in concealed walls or partitions unless protected by at least two (2) inches of masonry construction. J. "For installations in residential occu ancies", all services shall not be smaller than one hun red 100 ampere. Individual homes with over two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor space, including the basement but excludin the garage, shall be served with not less than two hundred (200 ampere three (3) pole solid nautral entrance switch or equivalent, using dead front equipment. K. Power services. Three phase services shall be classified as power services and may be used to supply power appliances and shall comply with all provisions of other types of services and shall not be less than sixty (60) ampere capacity. L. All service entrance locations in the central business district shall be approved by the Electrical Inspector before installation. IA C1101IL114LO BY JORM MICR(�LAB LI JNI PAP10% • DFS t OMB ISO M. Each building shall be served with a single set of service entrance conductors. The service conductors shall be properly protected through a single plain disconnect. Exception: The minimum service in a two-family structure may be run as two 100 ampere services. N. All circuits shall be continuous by means other than attachment to the receptical outlets. 0. All types of flexible metallic conduit and tubing may be used where conduit must be fished into concealed places, or where subject to vibrations, or on light drops. A maximum length of flexible metal conduit of 72" may be exposed. When flexible metal conduit is used, a grounding conductor of equal current carrying capacity to the largest current carrying conductor shall be installed. 9.20.26. Temporary Electrical Work Temporary electrical work shall mean work which is obviously installed for the convenience of a contractor or builder during con- struction. Such work shall be the complete responsibility of the person who installs it and shall require the inspector's approval prior to being used. 9.20.27. Metal Conduit Work \ Electrical equipment in or upon buildings within the City shall be of the class known as rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing work, except where concealed in single family structures or two-family structures, including their garages, and except in locations subject to corrosive action on metal, except as provided in Section 9.20.25.0. Wiring that is located below grade shall be of a type approved for installation in wet locations. Basements and cellars shall be of a type approved for installation in wet locations. Basements and cellars that are capable of being drained to floor level through a doorway opening onto a properly sloped exterior grade shall not be considered to be located below grade for the purposes of this section. 9.20.20. Services and Circuits --Separation from Communications Conductors All service entrances in and upon buildings within the City shall be of the class known as "rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing, non-metallic," except as herein provided. Other provisions of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, that portion of an underground service lateral that is installed by an electrical contractor, but is owned and maintained by a corporation licensed by law to engage in the business of supplying and distributing electricity, may be of a type used by a corporation for such an instal- lation. 9.20.29. furnishing Current Prior to Approval of Wiring No person or corporation generating current for electric light, heat or power in the City shall connect its system or furnish current 14i pam II IED BY JURM MICR4�LAR I.EJAR RAM OS • 015 MOINES -10- 1` for electrical purposes to any building or premises which has not been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector. Any person or corporation shall, upon written notice from the electrical inspector to do so, immediately disconnect such building or premises from its source of current. 9.20.30. Exis 7nq Buildinqs If an existing building is in a manner to require the eplacementdofy50%ror more equipment, the entire building� or altered ments of this Code for new buildings. beIfathetconform to the require - existing building is partially or entirely type of occupancy of an wiring shall be made to conform to the requirements ofethiscCodeafor the new type of occupancy. 9.20.31 Other Wiring All wiring systems not allowed b the Board for approval or disapproval. this Code may be disapproval will based on information presented to the Boardrinatherformadfroval will be specifications, and/or demonstrations, and will be consideredaons n ancase by case basis. 9.20.32. Deletions_- The following sections of the National Electrical Code are deleted: A. The notes to tables 310-16 through 310-19 are amended by deleting Note k3 dealing with Three -Wire, Single -Phase Resi- dentia-ice. B. Article 333 in its entirety. C. Article 600-4 dealing with Listing Requirements for signs. V. SECTION IV. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 77-2862 and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V. SAVINGS CLAUSE. In the event any section, provision or part ge rica d the National Electl adjudgeCode or of this Ordinance shall be by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or un- constitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Code or of the Ordinance, adopting same as a whole part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. J SECTION V1.assageEFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its fins p, approval, and publication as required by law. dlICVfn 11,14[0 BY JORM MICR0LAB H JAn NAPIDS • DCS t40I14CS -11 - It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as rea e a opted and upon roll cal t ere were: Ayes: Nays: Absent: 6a liner deProsse — Erdahl — Neuhauser _ Perret Roberts - i Vevera MICROILI1CD BY JURM MICR+LA6 LCDAR RAPIDS • nes MINES Csey o4 Iowa C"y IE�'�3�` , �� k. �fi ✓ 4D ', :Airy ' ._ _, i\4 r U111 Jarnmin• 13, 197,4 TO: Paul Bowers, Jim Hynes, and other members of the Electrical Board FROA1: Michael E. Kucharcak RE: Revised Electrical Code Attached you will find a copy of the revised Electrical Cale as modified at your last Board meeting. Kindly review the document and indicate any additional changes YOU feel are necessary. Upon receiving your final conments, the Legal Department will provide a final review of the document and the same will be scheduled for public hearing by the City Council. In reviewing the Code and knowledgeable of the fact that the majority of the licenses that We are going to issue in 1978 have already been applied for and obtained by the electricians, I would suggest that you entertain a fee increase to more closely reflect the administrative costs to the City in performing the licensing procedures. To char Ge $10 or $5 for an a»ntwL1 license is simply not even paying for the clerical not to mention the accotmlting and technical time necessa n• to complete the fee and license process. It may also help you to know that the Plumbing Code specifies a baster Plumbers license at $25 and a Journeynans license at S10. To help those of us responsible for the administration of this code, keep our ordinances more in line one with the other and to more correctly reflect the costs to the City for the licensing provisions protecting, )'Our trade, we respectfully request that you entertain aminal fees as follows. Duster Electrician License -- Anitual Fee -- $25.00 Journeyman License ------------------------- 10.00 Daintenance Electricians License ---------- 10.00 Restricted Electricians License------------ 10.00 As I look at ),our document, the reinstatement fees are more or less interded to be a one time fee to reinstate an expired license and for that reason will have to be increased accordingly. Your recom.,endatlons oil this would be appreciated. The City never likes to increase tares or fees and it would be much better if we didn't have to do so at this time however, the Code that you are considering now will be on the books next January when people again come for licenses and with the cost of inflation affecting the City, as well as your private businesses, it is imperative that we reflect these additional costs so as to operate at the level expectal by the citizenry within the limitations of Iowa's property tax hale. )'our a.�lerstanding and consideration of this matter is greatly appreciated. 'A; 0M ILMID by DORM MICR+LAO HJNi PANDS • DES MOVIES STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission ITEM: S-7758. Plamor Lanes Addition GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Public services: Transportation: Physical characteristics: PREPARED BY: Doug Boothroy DATE: January 19, 1978 Max D. Selzer 1223 Highland Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Preliminary and final Large Scale Non - Residential Development plan approval To expand Plamor Lanes from 24 bowling lanes to 32 lanes, 1555 First Avenue 3.02 acres Commercial and M1 North - Commercial and M1 South - Commercial and M1 East - Commercial and M1 {gest - Undeveloped and Mi Large Scale Nonresidential Development provisions (Chapter 9.52 of the Municipal Code) 2/12/78 Adequate sewer and water service are available. Sanitation service is available as well as police and fire protection. Vehicular access is from First Avenue. The topography is nearly level to gently sloping (1-5 percent), 14:0011LId19 BY JURM MICR�LAB MAN PAPIOS • DES MOINCS 2// I i STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission ITEM: S-7758. Plamor Lanes Addition GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: Public services: Transportation: Physical characteristics: PREPARED BY: Doug Boothroy DATE: January 19, 1978 Max D. Selzer 1223 Highland Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Preliminary and final Large Scale Non - Residential Development plan approval To expand Plamor Lanes from 24 bowling lanes to 32 lanes, 1555 First Avenue 3.02 acres Commercial and M1 North - Commercial and M1 South - Commercial and M1 East - Commercial and M1 {gest - Undeveloped and Mi Large Scale Nonresidential Development provisions (Chapter 9.52 of the Municipal Code) 2/12/78 Adequate sewer and water service are available. Sanitation service is available as well as police and fire protection. Vehicular access is from First Avenue. The topography is nearly level to gently sloping (1-5 percent), 14:0011LId19 BY JURM MICR�LAB MAN PAPIOS • DES MOINCS 2// ANALYSIS Plamor Lanes is proposing an expansion of their existing 24 lane bowling alley to a 32 lane facility. The subject plan is an amendment to a previous LSNRD plan submitted by Plamor Lanes and approved by the City Council on December 5, 1972. The plan does not have to comply with the provisions of either the Stormwater Management Ordinance or the Tree Regulations. Although the subject site is over one acre, the Engineering Division does not consider it necessary to require storm - water management on this site because the proposed addition does not increase the amount of impervious surface and therefore runoff (see attached memo). As to the Tree Regulations, according to a legal opinion (see attachment) by John Hayek regarding a similar situation, Section 8.10.40.4(c) allows an exception for this development in complying with the provisions of the Tree Regulations. The subject LSNRD plan provides a large parking facility for its clientele. It is an important planning consideration in the design of such large parking facilities that they be designed as to provide for safe and orderly internal traffic circulation. This can best be accomplished by clearly delimiting drives from parking areas or bays. The staff recommends to the Commission that it require additional islands to be located at the ends of all parking bays, ie, the construction of four additional islands to what is presently proposed by the plan. REMMENDATION The staff recommends that consideration of the preliminary and final LSNRD plan be deferred but upon revision of the plan correcting the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below, the preliminary and final LSNRD plan be approved. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES I. A signed statement of intent from the applicant should be provided. 2. All existing and proposed parking islands should be clearly labeled and fully dimensioned. 3. Parking islands should be provided at the ends of all parking bays. 4. Signatures of the utility companies should be provided. S. The title of the plan should be changed to read Preliminary and Final LSNRD of Plamor Lanes, Part II. IAi00111Ko BY JURM MICR LAO 1.1.0NI RAPIDS • DFS WINES i i 2 w 4 a 8 a ANALYSIS Plamor Lanes is proposing an expansion of their existing 24 lane bowling alley to a 32 lane facility. The subject plan is an amendment to a previous LSNRD plan submitted by Plamor Lanes and approved by the City Council on December 5, 1972. The plan does not have to comply with the provisions of either the Stormwater Management Ordinance or the Tree Regulations. Although the subject site is over one acre, the Engineering Division does not consider it necessary to require storm - water management on this site because the proposed addition does not increase the amount of impervious surface and therefore runoff (see attached memo). As to the Tree Regulations, according to a legal opinion (see attachment) by John Hayek regarding a similar situation, Section 8.10.40.4(c) allows an exception for this development in complying with the provisions of the Tree Regulations. The subject LSNRD plan provides a large parking facility for its clientele. It is an important planning consideration in the design of such large parking facilities that they be designed as to provide for safe and orderly internal traffic circulation. This can best be accomplished by clearly delimiting drives from parking areas or bays. The staff recommends to the Commission that it require additional islands to be located at the ends of all parking bays, ie, the construction of four additional islands to what is presently proposed by the plan. REMMENDATION The staff recommends that consideration of the preliminary and final LSNRD plan be deferred but upon revision of the plan correcting the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below, the preliminary and final LSNRD plan be approved. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES I. A signed statement of intent from the applicant should be provided. 2. All existing and proposed parking islands should be clearly labeled and fully dimensioned. 3. Parking islands should be provided at the ends of all parking bays. 4. Signatures of the utility companies should be provided. S. The title of the plan should be changed to read Preliminary and Final LSNRD of Plamor Lanes, Part II. IAi00111Ko BY JURM MICR LAO 1.1.0NI RAPIDS • DFS WINES ATTACHMENTS Location map Legal opinion Memo from Engineering Division IiXQKIISlYdMaMl 0 Preliminary and final LSNRD Approved by PO4f&�--��CG r Dennis R. Kraft, Director Dept. of Community Development Id; CROI ILI4CO BY JORM MICR+LAR CIDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES City of Iowa Cit - MEMORANDUM ORAN®lJM DATl, January 11, 1978 TO: Doug Soothroy, Assistant Planner //nn FROM: Charles J. Schmadeke, Assistant to City Engineer 011 RE: Storm water storage for Plamor Lanes addition JJ Storm water storage will not be required in Plamor Lanes addition because the actual development comprises less than one acre. Section VI of the Storm Water Ordinance states in part that a commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, utility, or other development or redevelopment comprising a gross area of one acre or more shall comply with the Storm Water Ordinance. The Engineering Division and the Legal Department have interpreted this to mean the actual area of construction must exceed one acre before storm water storage is required. M!CRIR ILRED BY JURM MICR4�LAB LLOAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 29, 1977 TO: Glenn Siders, Building Official FROM: John Hayek RE: Dr. Charles Sleichter Building Glenn: I have received calls from Dr. Sleichter and Neal Berlin concerning the enforcement of the tree ordinance with respect to an addition that Dr. Sleichter wishes to make to his building in Towncrest. In reviewing Section 8.10.40.4 of the tree ordinance, Ordinance No. 76-2817, I note that the tree ordinance does not apply to buildings where alterations to a principal structure are made which do not increase the floor area by more than 1016 or where there is no change in the use of the principal structure. It is my understanding that there is no change in the use of this structure since the building addition will be for dental or other professional offices. It would therefore be my opinion, assuming other codes and ordinances have been complied with, that a building permit should issue without the requirement that the owner comply with the tree ordinance. yekAHJWH:vb cc: Roland Wehner Neal Berlin Rick Geshwiler i t t f 3 !4:U rIVED or JORM MICR+LAO CI. DAR RAPIDS • Ars MOVIES S-7758 r� -:71 XX /� I �•I �ca.vac ursoe,.c �HWY wli �pc_ o+'j IDN MAP V O 14; CROI ILI-ILD BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES i Amendment to Proposed County Subdivision Standards 6.4 Secion 9.50.6A of the Subdivisions Code (Modification of Requirements) would apply to subdivisions within the two mile extraterritorial limit. Requirements which may be waived include but are not limited to paved streets and underground utilities. Among other criteria to be used in granting these exceptions would be the likelyhood of annexation to the corporate limits and the feasibility of supplying services to the subdivision. MiCROF ILMCD BY DORM MICR+LAB LLOAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES 212, i S AIT 10TOWE TO Planning and Zoning COIIIITJi Siel1 Prepared by: Douglas Roothroy Re: Policy Cons iderntions for RU 1-:11 hale: September I, 11177 Subdivisions I WERODUCf I ON Presently two costs for development of land are incurred by the developer within the City's jurisdiction. These costs are a result of differences in the public regulation of development. Under present City policy, county subdivisions have not been required to meet all the requirements of the Subdivision Code (Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal (:ode) as do those within the City. The City Council approval of the par horizons subdivision in 1969 set a precedent regarding City Planning Staff's consideration of future county subdivisions. The recommendation to the City Council from the Planning and Zoning Commission was to approve the plat (liar horizons) if all the "technical" (engineering) requirements of the Subdivision Code were met. It was also recommended that. immediate installation of various improvements normally required in "in -city" subdivisions be waived. In lion of these installations, the Commission requested a signed agreement from the owners waiving their right to object to the amount of assessment for these improvements at a time when the City would install them. 'I'll(! City Planning Staff expressed concern that waiving certain provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance would set an undesirable precedent, and if' carried to an extreme, would negate the basic reasons for the two-mile extraterritorial control authority, i.e., the logical and appropriate development of land apt to be a part of Iowa City in the fixture. Since the approval of Par horizons, all subsequent rural subdivisions have met the same standards for approval as required by Council of Par horizons. This, in fact, is a defacto policy set by Council regarding City review of rural developments. It is now recognized by the Commission that a need exists in some circumstances to require installation of public improvements upon approval of the final plat. In light of this, the Commission requested Staff assistance in developing a policy study to identify those alternatives available to them. ANALYSIS The physical form in which new development is crewed (compact or sprawl) and its location regarding existing development (contiguous or leapfrog) has an impact on the amount of resources, both environmental and economic, need(-(] to accommodate this growth. A report prepared by .Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, Rural Land Ilse in Johnson County: Issues and QptionsI was prongited by member governments' awareness of and concern with this issue. Rapid growth in rural residential developments is occurring in the unincorporated areas of Johnson County. There are more than 65 rural subdivisions in the county. According to the Regional Planning Commission's report, since 1960 more than 16,000 rural acres were zoned for residential use, over 200(1 lots were pl it.ed as homesites, and over 400 requests were made to rezone ru:nl land. This land use conversion is taking the following spatial design: I. The residential developments are isolated (scattered). 2. The lot sizes generally range from one to ten acres (large lot developments). ":00f TEED BY JORM MICR +LAS HJNI ual'IO!, • DES MOINES 2iz W 3. The development tends to be cuncentr:ltod in the north -cent rat part of the county, in a corridor ,;t ret chi n]; from Inwu (:ity-CoraIvillc throul;h North I.iherly to the county lino. 4. NI increasing number of non -farming development activities ary occurring at the urban edge and within the two-mile extraterritorial control ;uron of Iowa City. These developments are now occurring in a pattern which call generally be described as "sprawl". Urban sprawl is an unplanned form of urban growth which occurs in an irregular, low density pattern. when considering the impact of sprawl, it is important to view it as the density of residential development (i.e., dwelling unit/acre) and as the placement of residential development regarding existing development (i.e., contiguous or leapfrog). Both factors of sprawl are important land development impacts which must be considered by policymakers if they are to plan and control land use in a manner which effectively minimizes cost burdens to both the City and County. Sprawl, as a form of urban growth, is the most expensive type of residential developnlent,particularly in terms of economic costs, environmental costs, natural resource consumption, and many types of personal costs. The effect of sprawl on the two components in provision of public services (Capital, i.e., the provision of facilities and equipment, and operating, i.e., the current expenses to maintain services) is to increase their cost and lower their utility. Sprawl development can impact existing streets (capita] component) by affecting vehicular travel patterns (i.e., increase the number and length of car trips needed, change local and arterial street use patterns, create 'iced for additional traffic controls, and change demand and supply for parking. Such development can affect the location of now schools (capital) and where pupils are assigned (operating), which in turn may affect crowding, convenience and pleasantness (personal costs) of the schools. Listed below are reasons usually cited in explaining why sprawl occurs: I. Homebuyers have been able to discount the cost, time, and annoyance of commuting. 2. lion. -buyers have been able to discount (he advantages of existing neighborhoods for the promised advantages of outlying Itomcsitcs. 3. The promise (true at first but not always later) of lower property taxes has lured some homebuyers. 4. The relative cost of land in the fringe area is lower; land prices usually decrease with distance from the urban core. S. Differences in public regulation of development between incorporated in(] unincorporated areas may exist. 'These differences may make sprawl more profitable to the developer. G. The amount and availability of developable ]and within the Cily may be limited. For large lot developments, adequately -sized parcel' may not exist near already developed areas. A selection of lots of reasonable cost may not he available to builders and contractors. In addition, certain types of zoning and other development restrictions may limit some p m,jects to out- lying locations. M:CRDI IVIED BY JORM MICRO LAG lWAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -3- 7. Regarding a specific site nt the urban l"ringe, spoculnliun occurs in :lilt ti- cipill iun of these key changes: When access is upgraded, When utilities are extended, - upon rezoning, upon subdivision, upon annexation (often concurrent wi.th above), - when development occurs nearby. Perhaps the major incentive for sprawl and leapfrog development is the cost of land in the fringe area. Two costs are relevant here. The obvious one is the price received by the seller. The other cost is that which results from differ- ences in public regulation for development. 'There is a significant difference in cost between development within the corporate limits and that within the county. Assuming a subdivision of one acre with gently rolling topography, the following costs were estimated for "in town" (4 lots 75' x 1201) and "in county" development (I -acre lot). Unit costs used in estimating total costs were averages and were taken from several sources including the City Engineering Division, realtors, and developers. IN 'TOWN/ACRE IN COUNTY/ACIM (I LOT) Raw land 6500 Raw land 3000 28 -foot street 5600 Engineering costs 1000 8 -inch sewer 1500 Total 4000/acre lot 4 -inch service sewer 500 6 -incl water and service 1500 Tapping costs 90 12 -inch storm sewer f, 2000 storm water detention 2 inlets 2000 Water hydrants 350 Sidewalks 1800 (Improvements generally Underground wiring 300 supplied by purchaser) City fees 140 Well and service 3000 Engineering costs 1110 Septic system 2000 Total 23,390/acro Total 9000/acre lot 5,848/lot M!CROI ILMED BY .)ORM MICR#LAS ([OAR RMIaS • 015 MOVIES i I I I -3- 7. Regarding a specific site nt the urban l"ringe, spoculnliun occurs in :lilt ti- cipill iun of these key changes: When access is upgraded, When utilities are extended, - upon rezoning, upon subdivision, upon annexation (often concurrent wi.th above), - when development occurs nearby. Perhaps the major incentive for sprawl and leapfrog development is the cost of land in the fringe area. Two costs are relevant here. The obvious one is the price received by the seller. The other cost is that which results from differ- ences in public regulation for development. 'There is a significant difference in cost between development within the corporate limits and that within the county. Assuming a subdivision of one acre with gently rolling topography, the following costs were estimated for "in town" (4 lots 75' x 1201) and "in county" development (I -acre lot). Unit costs used in estimating total costs were averages and were taken from several sources including the City Engineering Division, realtors, and developers. IN 'TOWN/ACRE IN COUNTY/ACIM (I LOT) Raw land 6500 Raw land 3000 28 -foot street 5600 Engineering costs 1000 8 -inch sewer 1500 Total 4000/acre lot 4 -inch service sewer 500 6 -incl water and service 1500 Tapping costs 90 12 -inch storm sewer f, 2000 storm water detention 2 inlets 2000 Water hydrants 350 Sidewalks 1800 (Improvements generally Underground wiring 300 supplied by purchaser) City fees 140 Well and service 3000 Engineering costs 1110 Septic system 2000 Total 23,390/acro Total 9000/acre lot 5,848/lot M!CROI ILMED BY .)ORM MICR#LAS ([OAR RMIaS • 015 MOVIES 1 The City has not directly addressed itself to a policy regarding the application of Solid ivision Code requirements to rural subdivisions. The present policy is a result of past decisions made in isolation and without regard to overall policy implications. It is the City's Legal Staff's opinion that the City has the authority to require rural subdivisions to meet all the provisions of the Sub- division Code (sec attachment). This authority is provided in Chapter 409.14 of the State Code of Iowa. i No county recorder shall hereafter file or record, nor permit to be filed or recorded, any plat purporting to lay out or subdivide any tract of land into lots and j blocks within any city having a population by the latest Federal census of twenty-five thousand or over, nr within a city of any size which by ordinance adopts the restrictions of this section or, except as huruinaftor provided, within two miles of the limits of such city, unless such plat has been first filed with and approved by the council of such city as provided in section 409.7, after review and recommendation by the city plan commission in cities were such commission exists. ... the city council shall have authority by ordinance \ to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations governing the form of said plats and require such data and infor- mation to accompany same on presentation for approval EEE as may be deemed necessary by said council. And Chapter 409.5 may require the owners of the land to bring all streets to a grade acceptable to the council and may also require the installation of sidewalks, paving sewers, water, gas, and electric utilities before the plat is approved. In addressing itself to the issue of whether or not existing trends in rural development patterns coincide with the efficient and economic provision of municipal service, the City will have several alternatives to consider. Alternative 1: 77te City of Iowa City requires the developer to meet the procedural requirements of the Subdivision Code (Chapter 9.S0 of the Municipal Code) but is willing to waive the general requirements as long as the developer is willing to submit agreements waiving his right to objection and amount of assessment for the construction and installation of public improvements and dedicating necessary rights- of-way for future extensions of City streets. (Present policy of the City.) 5 Impacts: 1. Pricing structure: Under this alternative, the developer is not charged (required) for the installation of public improvements and can pass these costs on to the Int purchaser as hidden costs to be charged by the City at some unknown time in the future. 'CU101 ttw[n BY JURM MICR+LAB 1. i.OAR RAPIDS • 0[S 140111[5 Advantages: -5- 2. As the cost differences for development between contiguous and leapfrog areas increase, the demand for leapfrog areas (rural land) will rise. 3. She increasing demand on agricultural land for non -rural uses will reduce the supply of available cropland. 4. Because rural land will be available for subdivision at low capital investment, this inereases the supply of developable land :Intl provides competition in the housing and land markets. 1. 'file delaying of the construction and installation of public improvements will maximize the developers' profit and minimize the cost, in the short term, to rural home- buyers. , 2. The market will be the major factor in acquisition, division, development, and use of land rather than governmental rules and regulations. 3. The development of rural subdivisions provides opportunities in housing which are alternatives to City living. 4. The development of rural land provides competition for development within the City. 5. The availability of rural land for subdivision at a low capitol investment to the small contractor and/or developer provides market opportunities for him. Disadvantages: 1. Land in the urban fringe areas will be subject to intense development pressures. Scattered non -rural development will continue to occur in the county jeopardizing the integrity of environmentally sensitive areas. 2. Population growth in the county will have an impact on the City infrastructure and the costs for maintenance and improve- ments to this infrastructure will he borne only by those who currently pay taxes to the City. for example, because street improvements are not entirely being paid by road use tax funds, these costs are now partially financed nut of' the city's general fund. 3. The annexation of rural developments may result. in the City being faced with expending funds for the construction and installation of public improvements than were waived. Though the entire cost is borne by the abutting property owners over a ton -year period through assessment procedures, because of the waiver of assessment by the Subdivider, the City still must come up with funds for the initial cost. 'Phis cash hI LPaI II. MED aY ,IVRM MICR LAB H JAI( 3APInS • DES MOMES -6- Outlay fr- outlay may place the City in a poor financial position clue to unavailability of funds and to the Ioss of real d01L•n's resulting from inl"lation over the ten-year period. 4. The annexation of rural developments may result in pressurc from the residents annexed and now paying taxes to the City to improve their roads all provide garbage pickup, snow removal, water, etc. This may force the City to accept the dedication of the roads and institute a large scale con- struction program forinstallation of the improvements indicated above. Alternative 2: lh e City of Iowa City requires the developer of any parcel subject to its authority to meet both the specific and general requirements of the Subdivision Code (Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal Code). Impacts: Advantages: 1. Pricing structure: Under this alternative the developer is charged (required) for the construction and installation of public improvements. The costs for development will he priced in with the sale price of the lots. 2.. If it is financially feasible to develop in the county, then, increasing the cost ul' subdividing land in rural area,; will encourage rural land use conversions in areas capable of being economically and efficiently serviced by the City's existing infrastructure. 3. 'file small subdivisions, particularly two to three -lot proposals, will not be economical to pursue. Large develop- ments will probably occur in order to take advantage of any possible economics of scale. 4. Rural developments may be encouraged to locate just beyond the two-mile extraterritorial authority of Iowa City. S. Rural development would he encouraged to provide central water and septic systems as to take advantage of the City's required public improvements. Under appropriate zoning (i.e., Pill), multifamily) and with a cont rat l utility system, development could occur at higher densities and, therefore, take advantage of possible economics of scale. 1. Because rural subdivisions would be required to meet City standards and specifications, they are more likely to he acceptable to the City upon their annexation. 2. Tncreasing the cost of subdividing land in the county will encourage rural development to occur contiguous to the corporate limits and in areas for which City service could be provided. !e; Cenrluato By JORM MICR+LAB ([,JAR uartnS • DES Moults F -6- Outlay fr- outlay may place the City in a poor financial position clue to unavailability of funds and to the Ioss of real d01L•n's resulting from inl"lation over the ten-year period. 4. The annexation of rural developments may result in pressurc from the residents annexed and now paying taxes to the City to improve their roads all provide garbage pickup, snow removal, water, etc. This may force the City to accept the dedication of the roads and institute a large scale con- struction program forinstallation of the improvements indicated above. Alternative 2: lh e City of Iowa City requires the developer of any parcel subject to its authority to meet both the specific and general requirements of the Subdivision Code (Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal Code). Impacts: Advantages: 1. Pricing structure: Under this alternative the developer is charged (required) for the construction and installation of public improvements. The costs for development will he priced in with the sale price of the lots. 2.. If it is financially feasible to develop in the county, then, increasing the cost ul' subdividing land in rural area,; will encourage rural land use conversions in areas capable of being economically and efficiently serviced by the City's existing infrastructure. 3. 'file small subdivisions, particularly two to three -lot proposals, will not be economical to pursue. Large develop- ments will probably occur in order to take advantage of any possible economics of scale. 4. Rural developments may be encouraged to locate just beyond the two-mile extraterritorial authority of Iowa City. S. Rural development would he encouraged to provide central water and septic systems as to take advantage of the City's required public improvements. Under appropriate zoning (i.e., Pill), multifamily) and with a cont rat l utility system, development could occur at higher densities and, therefore, take advantage of possible economics of scale. 1. Because rural subdivisions would be required to meet City standards and specifications, they are more likely to he acceptable to the City upon their annexation. 2. Tncreasing the cost of subdividing land in the county will encourage rural development to occur contiguous to the corporate limits and in areas for which City service could be provided. !e; Cenrluato By JORM MICR+LAB ([,JAR uartnS • DES Moults -7- 1) i scourag i ng 7- Discouraging development iu rural areas will limit the amount of domand mr ('aunty services. 4. The insta11:1tioil of public improvements in rural sub- divisions may enable progr:mmied expansion of municipal systems and would probably yield the most cost-effective services. S. Because it would be as expensive to develop rural land as it would be to develop City land, development would be encouraged in municipal areas, thus consuming less rural agricultural land. G. 'rhis alternative would require closer coordination between County and City officials. Disadvantages: I. 'rhe higher costs and increased requirements could force developers to go beyond the two-mile subdivision control limit or to other municipalities to develop. 2. Requiring the construction and installation of water mains and sewers in areas not to be annexed for fi long period of time would be wasteful because benefits will not he realized until use begins. 3. Because of the competitive cost of land, limiting develop- ment opportunities in rural areas will increase the price of developable land within the City find, therefore, the cost of housing. 4. Discouraging development in rural areas would restrict the number of options available for residential living. 5. Restricts the number of competitors in the land development market. Other Alternatives: Other alternatives include suggested combinations of the alternatives indicated above, all of which would have the applicable impacts, advantages and dis- advantages indicated. A. Install all public improvements except sanitary sewers and water because of the unavailability of sanitary sewer water service. B. Require the developer to meet both procedural and general requirements of the Subdivision Code but establish a procedure by which a variance from the general requirement may be obtained, for example, 22 -foot wide streets with or without curbs with gutters, etc. h!CItJI ILIt[D UY JORM MICR+LAO GUAR RAPIDS • DIS MOVIES C. provide a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Code for different land use, by requiring, for example, multifamily dovcIopments to meet the gone raI requirements and single family developments to meet only the procedural requirements or any other combination thereof. U. listablish a rural development standard for areas which will he low density and inefficient to serve with City sewer and watur. H. Require the developer to place in escrow or to post a perfor- mance bond for the cost of City required public improvements. If after a five-year period the public improvements have not been installed, the developer would be required to renew the escrow account or the performance bond reflecting cost increases due to inflation. nICRDI ILVICD BY J U RM MIC R+L A B CIOAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES 'CUM ILMID DP JURM MICR+LAO LIDAk PAPIDS • DCS MINES M:CROf ILMCO BY JURM MICRbLA9 II. JAR PAN IA •DES MOVIES i City o4 Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATEI August 9, 1977 TO: Doug Boothroy, Assistant Planner FROM: Andrew McKean 1A RE: Enforcement of Subdivision Regulation within two (2) miles of city limits. Question Presented Does the City of Iowa City, Iowa have the power to enforce its subdivision regulations on subdivisions proposed to be located within two (2) miles of the city limits? Conclusion Section 409.14 of the Code of Iowa provides the City of Iowa City, Iowa with the power to enforce its subdivision regulations on subdivisions proposed to be located within two (2) miles of the city limits. Discussion In order for a county recorder to file or record any plat purporting to lay out or subdivide any tract of land into lots and blocks within two (2) miles of the limits of any city having a population by the latest Federal census of twenty-five thousand (25,000) or over, section 409.14 of the Iowa Code requires that the "plat have been first filed with and approved by the review and recommendation by the city plan commission in cities where such commission exists." Section 409.14 also grants the city council and city plan commission "authority by ordinance to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations govern- ing the form of said plats..." There would appear to be no question that the City of Iowa City has the power to enforce subdivision regulations on subdivisions proposed to be located within two (2) miles of the city limits. "Said plats shall be examined by such city council, and city plan commission where such exists, with a view to ascertaining whether the same conform to the statutes relating to plats within the city and within the limits prescribed by this section, and whether streets, alleys, boulevards, parks and public places shall conform to the general plat of the city and conduce to an orderly development thereof, and not conflict or interfere with rights of way or extensions of streets"r alleys already established, or otherwise interfere with the carrying out of the comprehensive city plan..." The City Council may require, as a condition to approval, "that the owner of the land bring all streets to u grade acceptable to the council, and comply with such other reasonable requirements in regard to installation of public utilities, or other improvements, as the council may deem requisite for the protection of the public interest." The existence of this extra -territorial power has been recognized in an Iowa Attorney General Opinion issued on September 18, 1961. AM:ds ":CN)f IIYU) BY DORM MICR+LAB C(JNt RAPIDS • DIS MOINES ADDITIONS TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS IOWA CITY SECTION XI r DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF IOWA CITY, BUT WITHIN THE TWO MILE EXTRATERRITORIAL LIMIT. IeID2OEILVIED BY DORM MICR+LAB 11'JAN RAPIDS • DES MOINES a/:z i Additions to lesign Standards for hrblic Works Improvements Iowa City, lots Page 1 Section SI - Design St•utdards for \'ew Ikwelopment Located Outside the City Limits of Iona City but P"ithin the 'D,o "dile Extraterritorial Limit. SO11i: h1tenever applicable, the original Design Standards for I'tlblic Works Improvements in lots City, Iowa, including the revision of Section I'll (Storm Sewers) and the addition of Section X (lirosion and Sedimentation Control) shall prevail. XI - 1.0 Streets 1.1 Streets shall be designed for a minimun of 22 foot wide pavement (edge of slab to edge of slab). Cub and gutter will not be required. Sec figure 1. 1.2 The right-of-way for local streets witltart curb and gutter shall be 60 feet in order to enable retrofit of sewer, water, and sidm,alk in the future as necessary; otheMse, the right-of-way for local streets with curb and gutter and storm sower shall lie 50 feet. The right-of-way for arterial, industrial, and collector streets for the developed arca shall be determined in conjunction With the Plmming and Zoning Commission. 1.3 The maximtmr street grade for local streets shill he 121, l.d The pavonent cross section for all pavements will be a _'S Irvabolic crotar. This cross slope is equivalent to 1/d inch per foot. The cross section is as shorn in Figure 1. 1.5 The pavement slab shall be constructed of one of the following materials. The Standar"] Specifications for Ilight:ry and Rridte Constnrction. Sates of lii stn t inn ,•• Non -reinforced Portland Cement concrete conforming to the lova State Highway Commission C-3 mix or NI -3 mix as applicable. Pull depth :Asphaltic Concrete hot mix conforming to the Iowa State Iligltt,ay Commission standarxds for Type "ll" base and 1-3/4 inch minimnn thiclatess Type "All surface course. If curb and gutter is desired for an Asphaltic concrete street, curb and gutter slcrll consist of Portland Cement concrete. 1.6 The required pavement thickness for local streets shall be six inches Portland Cement concrete or eight inches Asphaltic concrete. Pavement thiclatoss requirements for arterial, industrial, and collector streets shall he designed on the basis of soil conditions and projected traffic loading. 1.7 Minimum corner radius for those suets with curb and gutter shall be 17.5 feet. For those streets without curt ;tad gutter, minimttn corner radius shall be 20 feet. M Moho( ILVffD BY JURM MICR+LAB UJMI HANDS • DCS MOINES Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements Iowa City, Iowa page 2 Section XI - Design Standards for .New Development Located Outside the City Limits of lowm City but Within the Two Mile [extraterritorial Limit. 1.8 The minimum ditch grade shall be 1.03. In addition, it gill be necessary to place a 12 inch diameter (minimum) culvert, either reinforced concrete pipe or corrugated metal pipe, through all drive approaches constructed over a drainage ditch. The exact sive of pipe required will be a function of the area to be drained. 1.9 The subgrade shall be scarified to a depth of six inches below; the pavement, and compacted to 903 of Pbdified Proctor Density for Portland Cement concrete pavement and to 953 of Modified Proctor Density for Asphaltic Cement concrete pavement. The subgrade in fill shall be 903 of Alodified Proctor Density except for the top six inches which shall meet the requirements for the appropriate surface material. 1.10 Drive approaches shall be hard surfaced within the right-of-way. 1.11 Section 1 (Streets) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa, shall prevail in all cases with the exception of preceeding statements 1.1 through 1.10 of this section. XI - 2.0 Water Distribution Systems 2.1 Well(s) stall conform to the requirements of the Johnson Cotnty Ilcalth Department and the distribution system, if installed, (%-,Iter main) shall be either ductile cast iron pipe (ANSI A21.50 manufactured in accordance with ANSI A21.50) or poly vinyl chloride pipe (PVC -AMI D1784, Type 1, Grade 1, 200 psi design stress and SDR of 17 or less). 2.2 It shall be the responsibility of the Developer's Engineer to establish a fire rating for the area being developed. Prior to plat approval there shall be a letter of transmittal from the appropriate Eire Protection District approving spacing, location, number of fire hydrants, size of mains, pressure, etc. 2.3 Connection to the City of lowa City Distribution System is subject to Council consideration based on availability. Generally, annexation is a criteria which must be met. 'AI OW ILMCD fly JURM MICR�LAB LI. JAI( RAPIDS • DCS MOVIES z i Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements Iowa City, Iowa page 2 Section XI - Design Standards for .New Development Located Outside the City Limits of lowm City but Within the Two Mile [extraterritorial Limit. 1.8 The minimum ditch grade shall be 1.03. In addition, it gill be necessary to place a 12 inch diameter (minimum) culvert, either reinforced concrete pipe or corrugated metal pipe, through all drive approaches constructed over a drainage ditch. The exact sive of pipe required will be a function of the area to be drained. 1.9 The subgrade shall be scarified to a depth of six inches below; the pavement, and compacted to 903 of Pbdified Proctor Density for Portland Cement concrete pavement and to 953 of Modified Proctor Density for Asphaltic Cement concrete pavement. The subgrade in fill shall be 903 of Alodified Proctor Density except for the top six inches which shall meet the requirements for the appropriate surface material. 1.10 Drive approaches shall be hard surfaced within the right-of-way. 1.11 Section 1 (Streets) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa, shall prevail in all cases with the exception of preceeding statements 1.1 through 1.10 of this section. XI - 2.0 Water Distribution Systems 2.1 Well(s) stall conform to the requirements of the Johnson Cotnty Ilcalth Department and the distribution system, if installed, (%-,Iter main) shall be either ductile cast iron pipe (ANSI A21.50 manufactured in accordance with ANSI A21.50) or poly vinyl chloride pipe (PVC -AMI D1784, Type 1, Grade 1, 200 psi design stress and SDR of 17 or less). 2.2 It shall be the responsibility of the Developer's Engineer to establish a fire rating for the area being developed. Prior to plat approval there shall be a letter of transmittal from the appropriate Eire Protection District approving spacing, location, number of fire hydrants, size of mains, pressure, etc. 2.3 Connection to the City of lowa City Distribution System is subject to Council consideration based on availability. Generally, annexation is a criteria which must be met. 'AI OW ILMCD fly JURM MICR�LAB LI. JAI( RAPIDS • DCS MOVIES FIGURE 1 Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements Iowa City, low;n Section XI - Design Standards for New Dcvelolment Located Outside the City Limits of fowa City, but Within the Twv Mile Extraterritorial Lim i t. TYPICAL STREET CROSS -SECTION FOR 60' R.O.W. NOTES: 1. Pavement thickness for local streets shall be six inch Portland Cement concrete or eight inch Asphaltic concrete. 2. Street width shall be designed for a minimum of 22 feet (edge of slab to edge of slab). Curb and gutter will not be reipuirwd. 3. Minimum corner radius for those streets without curb and gutter shall be 20 feet. For those streets with curb and gutter, minimum corner radius shall be 17.5 feet. 4. Cross section for all pavements shall have a 2% parabolic crolm with a three foot shoulder having a 41V cross slope. S. Cross slope for ditches shall be no steeper than 4:1; minimum depth of ditch as measured from outside edge of shoulder to bottom of ditch shall be 18 inches; minimum ditch grade shall be 1%. G. 'file slope of 4.5% for a drivemy is a typical grade. MKIMr IuarD BY JORM MICR+L.AB HOAR RAPIDS • ars MOINES i FIGURE 1 Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements Iowa City, low;n Section XI - Design Standards for New Dcvelolment Located Outside the City Limits of fowa City, but Within the Twv Mile Extraterritorial Lim i t. TYPICAL STREET CROSS -SECTION FOR 60' R.O.W. NOTES: 1. Pavement thickness for local streets shall be six inch Portland Cement concrete or eight inch Asphaltic concrete. 2. Street width shall be designed for a minimum of 22 feet (edge of slab to edge of slab). Curb and gutter will not be reipuirwd. 3. Minimum corner radius for those streets without curb and gutter shall be 20 feet. For those streets with curb and gutter, minimum corner radius shall be 17.5 feet. 4. Cross section for all pavements shall have a 2% parabolic crolm with a three foot shoulder having a 41V cross slope. S. Cross slope for ditches shall be no steeper than 4:1; minimum depth of ditch as measured from outside edge of shoulder to bottom of ditch shall be 18 inches; minimum ditch grade shall be 1%. G. 'file slope of 4.5% for a drivemy is a typical grade. MKIMr IuarD BY JORM MICR+L.AB HOAR RAPIDS • ars MOINES i Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements lora City, Iowa Page 3 Section XI - Design Standards for New Development Located Outside the City Limits of Iowa City but Within the Two Mile Extraterritorial Limit. XI - 3.0 Sanitary Sower 3.1 The following methods of sanitation will he acceptable. A. Septic Tanks: Septic tanks shall conform to the requirements of the Johnson County Department of Health. B. Lagoons: Considering the possibility of the collection system (sewer pipes) connecting to the City sewer sometime in the future, said collection system shall conform to Section VI (Sanitary Sewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iotia City, loha. Lagoons shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Guvironmental Quality (DEQ). C. Sewer Mlains: All sewer mains shall conform to Section VI Sanitary ewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in lora City, Iowa. 3.2 Connection to the City of Iowa City soler system is subject to Council consideration based on availability. Generally, annexa- tion is a criteria which must be met. XI - 4.0 Storm Sewers 4.1 The Storm Water Management Ordinance shall apply to new developments located outside the City limits of Iowa City but within the two mile extraterritorial limit except Old Man's Creek watershed. 4.2 All storm sewers shall conform to revised Section VII (Storm Sewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa. 4.3 Culverts shall be a minimum of 12 inches in diameter; either reinforced concrete pipe or corrugated metal pipe (minilmun gauge 18 and corrugations 2"A", 2-2/3':+1s", and 3"xl") shall he used. Culverts shall conform to the Standard S ocifications for Highwa and 8ridee Construction. SeriC��%lJllmlm cover overt e XI - 5.0 Underground Utilities 5.1 Whenever a subdivision shall be laid out such that a now street is required, telephone and electric utilities shall be underground. It is not intended that small subdivisions which would use ;n existing county road would follow this requirement since overhead utilities are probably directly adjacent to the property. ": 0011I'MED BY JURM MICROLA9 LI. DAR PANDS • DrS 140IIIES Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements lora City, Iowa Page 3 Section XI - Design Standards for New Development Located Outside the City Limits of Iowa City but Within the Two Mile Extraterritorial Limit. XI - 3.0 Sanitary Sower 3.1 The following methods of sanitation will he acceptable. A. Septic Tanks: Septic tanks shall conform to the requirements of the Johnson County Department of Health. B. Lagoons: Considering the possibility of the collection system (sewer pipes) connecting to the City sewer sometime in the future, said collection system shall conform to Section VI (Sanitary Sewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iotia City, loha. Lagoons shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Guvironmental Quality (DEQ). C. Sewer Mlains: All sewer mains shall conform to Section VI Sanitary ewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in lora City, Iowa. 3.2 Connection to the City of Iowa City soler system is subject to Council consideration based on availability. Generally, annexa- tion is a criteria which must be met. XI - 4.0 Storm Sewers 4.1 The Storm Water Management Ordinance shall apply to new developments located outside the City limits of Iowa City but within the two mile extraterritorial limit except Old Man's Creek watershed. 4.2 All storm sewers shall conform to revised Section VII (Storm Sewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa. 4.3 Culverts shall be a minimum of 12 inches in diameter; either reinforced concrete pipe or corrugated metal pipe (minilmun gauge 18 and corrugations 2"A", 2-2/3':+1s", and 3"xl") shall he used. Culverts shall conform to the Standard S ocifications for Highwa and 8ridee Construction. SeriC��%lJllmlm cover overt e XI - 5.0 Underground Utilities 5.1 Whenever a subdivision shall be laid out such that a now street is required, telephone and electric utilities shall be underground. It is not intended that small subdivisions which would use ;n existing county road would follow this requirement since overhead utilities are probably directly adjacent to the property. ": 0011I'MED BY JURM MICROLA9 LI. DAR PANDS • DrS 140IIIES Mditions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements lown City, lora Page 4 Section 11 - Design Standard!; for New Development Located outside the (:ity Limits of Iowa City but 14ithin the 'Ilro Mile lixtraterritorial Limit. XI - 6.0 General 6.1 The City of Iowa City shall require an agreement stating that whenever the development is annexed within the City limits of the City of Iowa City all connections of the development's utilities onto tle City's utilities may be required. 6.2 The City of Iowa City also requires assessment waivers for all public improvements (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and pavement). Streets built by this ordinance are not intended for inclusion in this waiver. 6.3 City staff will not perform detailed constriction observation of the improvements being installed. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to retain a Registered Professional Engineer to perform constriction observation. Upon completion of the work, the Pngineer for the developer shall certify to the City that lie has witnessed the work and that sufficient materials testing has been performed such that the work conforms to the City's specifications. Costs for this inspection work shall be paid by the developer. MICRO[ ILMED BY JURM MICR(�LAB CLEAR RAPIDS • DCS 140INES 1A CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS One vacancy - Unexpired term March 7, 1978 - July 1, 1978 It is the duty of members of the Committee on Com- munity Needs to coordinate communication channels between groups and citizens of Iowa City and the City Council and staff and then to responsibly respond to program proposals as solutions designed to meet the community's needs. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 7, 1978 meeting of the City Council in the Council Cham- bers at 7:30 P.M. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. MIUM ILMID BY DORM MICR+LAB LI. JAR RAPIDS • 01"S I40I14ES 21q J� RECEIVED ,JPY Z': 1978 1906 Broadway Apt ii 1 Iowe City, Iowa 52240 Januaiy 21, 1978 Its. Julie Vann CDBC Program Coordinator Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear .Julie: It is with regret that f am informing you that I am resigning as a member of the Committee on Community Needs. During my term T have enjoyed being, a part ofthis committee and have felt that the commi.ttee has provided a useful service to the community. Tt is my hope that in filling this vacancy the council will replace me with a member of similiar background. For I feel it is important that all segments of the Iowa City community be represented. Si a sly, Mr. Ron Bohlken r+:001 Iuatu BY JORM MICR+LA6 MAH RArens • DCS MINES 219 CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOVVA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION One vacancy - Unexpired term March 7, 1978 - January 1, 1979 The duties of members of the Parks and Recreation Commission are to recommend and review policies, rules, tagulations, ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the City and make such re- ports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. To exercise broad respons- ibility for the development of parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 7, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council considered afor rPersonss. thisPositionnshouldecontact�the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. IA:UOl ILMED UY JURM MICR+LA9 I.I MR uANDS • DCS MOINES 219 u V R CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOVVA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION One vacancy - Unexpired term March 7, 1978 - January 1, 1979 The duties of members of the Parks and Recreation Commission are to recommend and review policies, rules, tagulations, ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the City and make such re- ports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. To exercise broad respons- ibility for the development of parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 7, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council considered afor rPersonss. thisPositionnshouldecontact�the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. IA:UOl ILMED UY JURM MICR+LA9 I.I MR uANDS • DCS MOINES 219 C,hC, CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy - Unexpired term January 31, 1978 - January 1, 1979 Duties: In appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinances in harmony with general purpose and intent and in accordance. with general or specific rules therein contained and provide that any property owner aggrieved by the action of the Council in the adoption of such regulations and restrictions may petition the said Board of Adjustment directly to modify regulations and restrictions as applied to such property owners. It can only act pursuant to the zoning ordinance. It has no power to act upon any ordinances other than the zoning ordinance. It cannot grant a variance unless specific statutory authority provides for granting a variance. Variances granted under Iowa Code, Chapter 414.12(3) and Iowa City Municipal Code 8.10.28H l(d) may only be granted in the case of "unnecessary hardship." The hardship must be substantial, serious, real, and of compelling force, as distinguished from reasons of convenience, maximization of profit for caprice. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the January 31, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. V; , -k; IjLx, ►l-5 , 15 Woolf Aue, . M; CN11 IU -10 By JORM MICR+LA6 (i,V11 unrmS • DCS M0114C5 'Z. 20 4i i ?1 t r., s i� is •;y 's CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy - Unexpired term January 31, 1978 - January 1, 1979 Duties: In appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinances in harmony with general purpose and intent and in accordance. with general or specific rules therein contained and provide that any property owner aggrieved by the action of the Council in the adoption of such regulations and restrictions may petition the said Board of Adjustment directly to modify regulations and restrictions as applied to such property owners. It can only act pursuant to the zoning ordinance. It has no power to act upon any ordinances other than the zoning ordinance. It cannot grant a variance unless specific statutory authority provides for granting a variance. Variances granted under Iowa Code, Chapter 414.12(3) and Iowa City Municipal Code 8.10.28H l(d) may only be granted in the case of "unnecessary hardship." The hardship must be substantial, serious, real, and of compelling force, as distinguished from reasons of convenience, maximization of profit for caprice. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the January 31, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. V; , -k; IjLx, ►l-5 , 15 Woolf Aue, . M; CN11 IU -10 By JORM MICR+LA6 (i,V11 unrmS • DCS M0114C5 'Z. 20 , .. lb CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS One vacancy - Two-year term (Public representative) January 31, 1978 - December 31, 1979 The duties of the members of the Board of Examiners of Plumbers include examining all applicants desiring to engage in the work or business of plumbing, whether as a master plumber or as a journeyman plumber and issuing licenses to competent applicants. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the 'January 31, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. In I CROF I"MED BY JORM MICR+LAB (NAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 22.0 11 CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF APPEALS One vacancy - Unexpired Term January 31, 1978 -December 31, 1978 It is the duty of members of the Board of Appeals to hold appeal hearings on matters concerning minimum housing standards ordinance and the uniform building code. Members must be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the January. 31,,1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Applicationforms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. M:OW ILIdCD BY JORM MICR+LAB I,L W! PANDS • ors 1101+r.S 2 2.0