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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-23 Bd Comm. Minutesh11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MIND ILS RESOURCES CONSERVA`N COMMISSION APRIL 25, 1978 4:0_ P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES 1,10INLS, INA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bolnick, Denniger, Hotka, Houck, Stager. STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN Houck moved, Bolnick seconded, to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1978, meeting as corrected. Approved unanimously. Pilot Recycling Project After some discussion concerning the potential effects of the Bottle Bill and the need to continue the recycling project past the Bottle Bill implementation date, four options concerning the recycling project were voted on: 1. Drop the recycling project. yea 0 nay 5 2. Maintain the status quo. yea 0 nay 5 3. Expand the project. yea 3 nay 2 4. Transfer the project only. yea 2 nay 3 Water Conservation Kit Commissioner Bolnick received a water conservation kit from Blue Water Associates and displayed it for the RCC. The Commission felt that the City of Glen Ellyn, Illinois should be contacted to find out what their experience with distributing these kits has been. The RCC decided to forward the water conservation kit to the Public Works Department for their information. Annual Clean-up and Recycling Day The RCC felt that outlets for various goods and potential amounts should be determined and that the day be planned for next spring. Pilot Solar Demonstration Project The Commissioners agreed that the project should be limited to the 403 Program Area, that it shouldn't matter if it is a single or multi -storied house, that the home should be an owner -occupied single family or duplex residence, the home should have an east - west orientation, the home should be representative of the homes in the area, and that the applications will be reviewed by the RCC. Both the gas and electricity use will be monitored prior and subsequent to the installation of the collector and a commitment should be obtained from the participants to continue the same energy use habits as they have before. The Commission will solicit ideas, methods, and costs for the col- lector design, select a design, specify the person responsible for a& K....-r'% Id cmrILNEn DY JORM MICR#LA9 00AR kA?:::5 • ;LS >101';LS i MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, !OwA the construction ..d installation of the device, {. chase the raw materials, and publicize the project to the residents of Iowa City. Sue Guin, Sun Da Sue Gwin requested that the RCC endorse Sun Day and contribute $50 to help advertise Sun Day. It was pointed out that the RCC had already recommended that the City Council proclaim May 3 as Sun Day. Bolnick moved, Stager seconded, that the RCC contribute $50 to the Iowa City Sun Day Committee to support the advertising for Sun Day, subject to legal approval. Approved, yea 3, nay 2. Denniger moved, Stager seconded, to set up and man a booth at the Sun Day activities. Approved. Other Business Denniger reported that the annual board and commission report is due on July 15, 1978. The RCC must recap FY78 and project ahead what its activities will be for FY79. The subject of the bus barn ventilation system was raised and dis- cussed. Tinklenberg reported that the idea of a heat recovery sys- tem had been suggested to the consulting engineer by the Director of Public Works, Dick Plastino, however, the engineer had found that it was not economically justifiable. The Commissioners felt that they should review the project. Next Meeting's Agenda Annual Report. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg. John Houck, Secretary jm3/2 141CROPILMED RY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RW Y, - DES MOINES MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MAY 10, 1978 -- 4:00 P.M. RECREATION CENTER -- MEETING ROOM B CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLE), IUWA COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Alexander, Wockenfuss, Summerwill, Wegman, Lilly, Seiberling COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Haupert, Sinek, Lafore, Gutheinz CITY STAFF PRESENT: Wilkinson, Keating OTHERS PRESENT: Wes Fostch (developer), Pierce King (architect) SUMMARY OF MEETING DISCUSSION: 1. Chairperson Lilly called the meeting to order and asked for a motion regarding the minutes of the April 12, 1978, meeting. Alexander moved, and Wegman seconded, that the minutes be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Pierce King, architect for Mr. Fostch, presented preliminary plans for the building to be constructed on Parcel 102-1. The building will be constructed of 411 x 1211 brick (similar to those used at the Iowa City Post Office and Plaza Centre One), bronze colored metal, and gray thermo-pane glass. The building will be two stories with two offices on each floor and will cover the entire parcel (lot line to lot line). In answer to questions regarding signage and exterior lighting, Mr. Pierce and Mr. Fostch stated that plans now call for a small sign to be painted on the window and that there will be no harsh, exterior lighting. The Committee felt that Mr. Fostchls building, while it did meet all the requirements set forth in the contract, was not as aesthetically pleasing as they would have liked. Their main concerns were: (1) the scale of the brick and the windows in proportion to the rest of the building (the brick being too large and the windows too small), (2) the bleakness and starkness of thesigbuilding, (3) the placement of roof projections, and (4) g a It was pointed out, however, that the windows conform to the recently enacted Heat Loss Ordinance and that Mr. King had stated that roof top projections would not be visible from the street. Regarding the lighting and signage, the Committee expressed the desire to reserve the right to review lighting and signage at a later date. Wegman moved, and Alexander seconded, that the Committee reluctantly approve the design plans submitted by Mr. Postch. The motion carried with 4 voting in favor and 2 opposed. 97t '41CROFIu41D or JORM MICROLAB t:[U I: RAI !J, - 11; 101'l S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Design Review Committee May 10, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 3. Lilly noted the following correspondence received: a. A memo from Paul Glaves in which he advised that the Design Review Committee membership was being reduced from 16 to 10. b. A memo from Neal Berlin requesting Annual Reports from Boards and Commissions. 4. The Committee requested that Mr. Keating arrange for the developers of the shopping mall to meet with the Design Review Committee to discuss their develop - went plans. This was tentatively scheduled for June. S. Lilly reported that she had not yet received a response to her letter regarding the downtown bus shelter. The Committee expressed a desire to sit down with Staff and discuss their recommendations and ideas for future shelters. Their feeling was that the City should check with Cedar Rapids and the University regarding their sources of funding and suppliers. 6. Seiberling requested that the Committee contact Mr. Fox, the owner of the Osco building, and invite him to come talk with the Design Review Committee about possible renovation and restoration of the building. Lilly will contact Mr. Fox regarding this. 7. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. OOFILIIED BY ' JORM MICR+I_AB C[OAk RAVID" DFs HOCNES MILROFILMED BY JORM NICROLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APRIL 12, 1978 -- 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MU1NL'.,, !U4IA MEMBERS PRESENT: Fowles, Hughes, Baldus, Conlin, Harris STAFF PRESENT: Ryan, Schmeiser, Siders, Fisher SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: The meeting was called to order by Conlin, who acted- as Chairperson of the meeting, and Schmeiser called the roll. The members of the Board welcomed the newest member, Baldus. V-7803. Public hearing on an application submitted by Mary and John Lackman for a el variance in Section 8.10.36.8.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to locate a garage 30 feet from the front property line of a lot at 849 Normandy Drive, date filed: March 21, 1978. Schmeiser gave a brief presentation of the item and showed an overlay of the property. He informed the Board that the Staff was very sympathetic to the plight of the Lack - mans in requesting the variance to build their garage 30 feet from their front property line as opposed to the 60 foot distance required by Section 8.10.36.B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. He then read the requirements to the Board, and stated that it was the Board's responsibility to make a determination whether the property is unique, whether it would not adversely affect the public interest and whether the Lackmans can make a reasonable return on the property if the variance were not granted. He stated that the Staff had received calls from adjacent property owners, all of whom had expressed no objections to the variance. He also noted that the Staff did not view the property as being particularly unique in this case as there were a number of lots located along the flood plain in the City that have had similar problems and which have been remedied. He then went on to discuss the reasonable return aspect, and stated that it was the Staff's position that the applicants would not be denied a reasonable return if the variance were not approved. Harris asked whether a building permit had been granted. Siders indicated that it had not been. Conlin asked if anyone present wished to come forward and speak for the variance. Mrs. Lackman stepped up and stated that she was speaking on behalf of her husband and herself. Mrs. Lackman noted an error in the Staff Report where it was stated that there were four contiguous undeveloped lots. She stated that there were only three lots. Mrs. Lackman went on to explain that the subdivision had been designed by a developer to meet the 650 foot sea level requirement. She also noted that since the Army Corps. of Engineers had increased the flow of the river, the property was suffering from drainage problems. She said that by placing the garage close to the lot line to meet the 60 foot requirement, they would lose three mature walnut trees and one other tree plus nine saplings which would disrupt normal rainfall absorption. She also noted that by removing the largest trees on the south side of the lot, they would r- •K' :MICROFILM BY : JORM MICR+LAB a.om: rnr;:r .:i.:.WWI! , 9X-2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Board of Adjustment April 12, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINES, IOWA be altering the rainfall impact on the area plus eliminating basic solar screening, and she pointed out that the house was to be a solar unit. She went on to explain the other alternatives available, i.e., use of fill, carport, etc., and why other alternatives would not serve the purpose of herself and her husband. Baldus asked whether other people in the area had had similar problems. She stated that perhaps only two garages in the subdivision were not adjacent to the house. Conlin asked Mrs. Lackman if she and her husband were aware of the building restrictions prior to purchasing the property. She said they were aware of the 650 foot sea level restriction but not the garage restriction. She stated their plan had'been to put the garage under the house. Conlin asked Siders about the possibility of putting in an enclosed parking area on a concrete slab. Siders indicated that it would still be considered a garage. A discussion of other considerations followed. Conlin asked if there were any further discussion. No one responded, and he called for a motion. Harris moved that the Board approve the application of Mr. and Mrs. John Lackman for a variance to Section 8.10.26.B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Iowa City in permitting a garage location at thirty feet from the front property line and further that in approving the motion the Board will have expressed its opinion that the criteria for a variance have been met. Fowles seconded the r motion. Conlin then called for a vote, and Schmeiser called the roll. The result was unanimous. The Board then considered the use of a Board of Adjustment form for documenting its decisions immediately after a meeting and prior to the preparation of minutes. Fowles 0. a►. moved that the Board use Decision of the Board of Adjustment Form and that this form UU be filed within twenty-four (24) hours after a decision is made by the Board with Xthe City Clerk and thata copy be forwarded to the interested parties. Hughes seconded the motion and a vote was taken. The result was unanimous. The motion carried. ion of s of the ting 978. Fowles movedt item of sforss was approvalnofdthetminutes. Itiwaseseconded byeBaldusfandreh 8, unanimously carried. Fowles noted that minutes of meetings held on December 19, 1977, still needed approval by the Borad as well as minutes of meetings of November 9 and 16, 1977. Fowles moved that the er 16, and ecembe approved. m1Baldusof the secondedethegs of moti noandbthey,were unanimouslyr19, 1977, be approved. f The next item on the agenda was the election of officers. Harris suggested that the Chairperson position be on a rotating basis so that every member could serve for a `t two or three month period or a certain number of meetings. A discussion followed. Baldus moved that Fowles serve as the first Chairperson with the understanding that `•r MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR6LA9 U jpdn 01 1., , • A :+Dens MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Board of Adjustment April 12, 1978 Page 3 • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINES, IU'WA the term will be for three months and thereafter successive Chairpersons will be elected. Hughes seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Fowles moved that Harris serve as the Vice Chairperson for three months and thereafter successive Vice Chairpersons will be elected. Hughes seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. The Board decided not to have a Secretary. The date of the next meeting of the Board of Adjustment was set for May 11, 1978, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned. Official filing date: Prepared by Aer�rRi JLt/ /fel/ George F' her, Sr. Clerk Types Reviewed by: Donald Schdiser, Sr. Planner MAY 4 1978 T _�•,1r•^ tI FILIIE0 BY JORM MICR+LAB I RDAR RAI 11)" • IJU%:101NES 141LROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS MAY 3, 1978 -- 12:00 NOON RECREATION CENTER -- MEETING ROOM A CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, IU'dA COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Amidon, Baschnagel, Cilek, Clark, Horton, Lombardi, McCormick, Patrick, Purington, Swisher, Pecina COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Braverman, Carter, Hall CITY STAFF PRESENT: Vann, Wilkinson, Milkman, Showalter SUMMARY OF MEETING DISCUSSION: 1. The meeting was called to order by Curtis Purington, Chairperson. 2. Horton moved, and Patrick seconded, that the minutes of the April 5, 1978, meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Vann explained that the Performance Report submitted to HUD is a formal report outlining the progress of each CDBG funded activity. In addition to reviewing this formal report, HUD makes 2 site visits a year to review these projects. The next site visit for Iowa City is scheduled for May 16 and 17. 4. Vann presented a slide show that illustrates how Iowa City is using its CDBG and i other Federal funds. This slide show was developed for use at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) conference held in Iowa City in April. While it does present a good insight into what is being done in Iowa City, Vann explained that she hopes to refine and improve the program and perhaps place it in the library for civic organizations to use. S. Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed additional park improvements (see attached list) planned for Pheasant Hill, Wetherby, and Willow Creek Parks. The funds are available for these projects -- part from a Bureau of Recreation,(BOR) grant and part from previous CDBG allocations. After some discussion of these improvements, Pecina moved, and Cilek seconded, that CCN approve these proposed park improvements. Motion carried unanimously. 6. A discussion of the items submitted by Horace Amidon included: a. The mess known as South Riverside Drive, formerly mentioned by Nancy Seiberling as an "eyesore" -- something for "site improvements." Amidon stated that, in view of the fact that the CDBG funds will be reduced next year, he now felt that CCN should not consider this for site improve- ments. He does feel, however, that something needs to be done to improve the area. 973 Y....-kf AICROFILIdEO BY I JORM MICR4�LAB UDA¢ F'.1J':T., • :iIP,'10PIES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Committee on Community Needs May 3, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINES, IOWA b. Develop a new approach to housing rehabilitation which will accelerate this program. Vann pointed out that the Department of Housing and Inspection Services is continuing to promote this program and has been quite pleased with the The residentsconsensus infthe this programcommittee was that efforts response received thus far. be made to interest the elderly c. At next meeting - 5 minute explanation of the current block grant program as applied to Iowa City. What are appropriate actions? The slide show served to answer this question. d. What is planned for the Washington -Clinton area? I keep hearing about a building but nothing definite. Vann explained that this is the Urban Renewal parcel that will developed id r as a shopping mall that will include a newYouninrthistarea. AItwassuggested a question regarding bus shelters being placed that Paul Claves be invited to the June meeting to update the Downtown Redevelopment Project as it relates to this particular area. e. How much money available for the last year's program? Vann explained that the allocation for the final year of the grant is approximately $700,000. She suggested that these funds be used to fund ew projects, grant fundsnarernounding longernavaits that might need available. 7. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. IP-K''�1f16Ref ILIdED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB CCJAk P,AP11, • A'5 M01%!S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS May 2, 1978 PHEASANT HILL PARK - $11,300 1. Tree house with slide 2. Gazebo type shelter 3. Half court basketball/multi-purpose court 4. Whirl 5. Flying gym 6. Climber 7. Picnic tables (2) 8. Grill 9. Trees and shrubs TOTAL WETHERBY PARK - $12,226 1. Tree house 2. Physical fitness (obstacle) course 3. Half court basketball/multi-purpose court 4. Picnic tables (4) 5. Footballggoal, posts 6. Grills (2) 7. Sand box 8. Trees ---- WILLOW CREEK PARK - $10,626 r 1. Pre-school tot lot 2. Physical fitness (obstacle) course 3. Ramble climber 4. Viking ship 5. Trees, shrubs for nature trail TOTAL 141CROFILMED BY { JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR Of M', • UCS >1011:ES $ 3,100 $ 1,200 $ 2,000 $ 600 $ 450 $ 350 $ 350 $ 100 $ 3 150 11, $ 3,100 $ 2,800 $ 2,000 $ 700 $ 400 $ 200 $ 100 $ 2,976 $ 2,000 $ 2,800 $ 2,200 $ 2,000 I.11GROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB r MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING F ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 20, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES NUIIIES, 10WA MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cain, Jakobsen, Kammermeyer, Lehman, Ogesen MEMBERS ABSENT: Vetter STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiscr, Boothroy, Kushnir, Kraft, Fisher RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Z-7802. That the application by Gary Abrams to rezone 1.4 acres located north of 412 South Gilbert Street from C2 to CBS be approved. 2. Z-7803. That the application of Sam Abrams to rezone .7 acres located at 408 South Gilbert Street from C2 to CBS be approved. 3. 5-7816. That the preliminary and final Planned Area Development Plan and plat of Hickory Corner, located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and (1) that Seventh Avenue be approved subject to the following contingencies: be submitted and prior to submission to City Council, a set of legal documents approved by the Legal Staff, (2) that the signatures of the utility companies and the registered land surveyor be obtained, and (3) that the Housing Code requirements be met. 4. 5-7817. That the final plat of BDI Third Addition, located northwest of the obtaining i j intersection of Scott Boulevard and Highway 6 be approved subject to the appropriate signatures from the utility companies. S. That the area north of Melrose, west of the "blue line" and east of the City be designated low density residential limits and an area 500 feet south of Melrose at less than two dwelling units per acre. 6. That the land to the south of Melrose and east of the City limits and west of agricultural the "blue line" on the map be designated agricultural and that an designation be reinserted into the Land Use Map. SUMMARY OF MEETING DISCUSSION: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. Leo Brachtenback, 611 Brookland Park Drive, stated that an agenda of items discussed by the Commission should be more readily available to the public. Blum responded and agreed that such information should be available to the public. He stated that the Commission would institute the practice of making the agenda of its meetings and related information available to the public by placing it in the Civic Center lobby prior to the date of the meeting. Jakobsen asked Blum if he would like a motion to that effect. Schmeiser stated that it would not be necessary and that the Staff would see to it that the practice would be instituted. Cain noted that the major items appear in the Iowa City Press Citizen by the Wednesday preceding the Thursday meeting. 111CROFILIdCD BY JORM MICR+LA9 CLUAR ?A; L'C. • ;11,S 710111 S 7 71e r4ILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Planning F, Zoning Commission April 20, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINL�, IUVIA The next item of business was consideration of the minutes of the meeting of March 2, 1978. Jakobsen moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Kammermeyer and unanimously approved. The minutes of the meeting of March 21, 1978, were then considered by the Commission. Lehman moved for approval and the motion was seconded by Cain and unanimously approved. The minutes of the meeting of March 23, 1978, were then considered by the Commission. Jakobsen moved for approval and Lehman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Public discussion of the proposed rezoning of the near North Side Area generally described as bounded by Dubuque Street on the west, Jefferson Street on the south, Governor Street on the east, and Brown and North Dodge Streets on the north; also an area along both sides of North Dodge Street from Prairie du Chien Road to Old North Dubuque Road; public hearing scheduled for April 27, 1978. .M1. Blum noted that a map of the area was available at the door and stated that a pro- jected overlay would be shown. He stated that this rezoning was instituted by the Commission in accordance with the new Land Use Plan recommended for adoption, and that final recommendation of the rezoning would go to the City Council following the public hearing scheduled for April 27. Schmeiser presented the overlay and Blum called attention to several possible alternates to the plan. Blum then went on to explain the changes made to the map. i Bruce Glasgow, 834 North Johnson Street, requested that the Commission take no action on rezoning from R3B to 113A of a three block strip of lots on Jefferson Street between North Dubuque Street and North Van Buren. He went on to describe the particular area and noted that it contained twelve of the original Iowa City lots, and pointed out that the only difference between the two zonings was the square footage per apartment unit and the use of the area for offices. lie stated that he owned property on the block between Linn and Gilbert Streets and was con- cerned because, under the new proposed zoning, he would be unable to install his office in the building. He went on to describe the area where his property is located. Mr. Glasgow pointed out that his property was surrounded by large buildings and he did not think it was too much to ask the Commission to hold the R3B zoning so he could use his building for the purpose he purchased it. He presented a letter to the Commission formally presenting his request. (Copy attached) Ken Hubel, 619 North Linn Street, stated that he represented a group of north side residents who wished to express their general support for the changes recommended and as outlined on the map. Jerry Kindred, 631 North Dodge Street, told the Commission that he resided in an older house and noted his preference that the zoning in his area remain as it is. Ile indicated that he had no immediate plans for his property, but hoped to eventually build an apartment building on the property. He stated that the proposed new zoning would deny him of this right, and he wanted to register his objection to the change. Ile then went on to discuss the small C2 area of the north side and the possibility of expanding it. i HICROf ILI•IEO BY DORM MIC R+LAB CCOAR IMT MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Planning $ April 20, 1978 Page 3 Zoning Commission CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES I.IOINLS, IUWA Chuck Hindes, 728 East Fairchild, stated that he was happy to see that the Commission was considering making an area, where he owns property, R2. Ile did not approve of the C2 zoning in this area and thought it should be made R2. Tom Scott, 419 East Fairchild, asked for an explanation of the R3 zoning of his area and asked whether rooming houses were permitted under R3 zoning. Schmeiser responded to Mr. Scott's questions and stated that rooming houses were permitted in an R3 area, Mr. Scott stated that he was opposed to the rezoning change because he owned a lot at 412 East Fairchild, and the proposed zoning limited his use of the property. Helen Kroll, R.R. 2, {gest Branch, stated that she and her sister owned property at 629 Ronald Street adjacent to the property owned by Mr. Kindred. She pointed out that most of the houses in this area were old and in need of renovation, which was almost prohibitive, and that with the proposed zoning, very little could be done to remedy this situation. She pointed out that most of the houses were owned by elderly people on Social Security and that although everyone tried to keep up his property, it was becoming more difficult. She stated that this neighborhood was one of the oldest in the City with small lots, and that she and Mr. Kindred wanted to combine their properties and build an apartment building, but the proposed rezoning made this plan impossible. She asked the Commission what did the members expect the people to do with these lots? Merle Kenness, 1250 Guilford Court, stated that he had a question with regard to the block between Lucas and Governor Streets on the north side of Market Street. He informed the Commission that he owned a lot there and wanted to know why that particular half block was being rezoned RIB. Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant Court, stated that he owned property at 1105 North Dodge Street. Mr. Wolfe asked if his area was to be rezoned. Blum responded and explained the reason for there being no rezoning in Mr. Wolfe's area. Corrine Suter, 609 Brown Street, asked who on the Legal Staff recommended the changes on page 3 of the report. Blum explained the recorunendation had been made by the entire staff. Kushnir stated that the City Attorney had not made any recommendations with regard to the R2 zoning of that particular area because of a possible conflict of interest. Ms. Suter asked again why the area was recommended by the Legal Staff. Blum stated that the staff had made recommendations for the entire area, not just the section Ms. Suter was concerned about. He stated Social Services was leasing space in the large building in the area which is proposed to be made non -conforming. Charles Grunwald, 509 Brown Street, asked about the different types of zoning, and what would happen to an area that changed, such as the Black Estate property. Blum informed him that it would be classified as non -conforming and would continue to exist as it is unless more than 50' is destroyed at which time the property would be required to meet the zoning requirements for the area. 1•iICROf ILIdf.D BY DORM MICR(�LAS [JOA4 PAP111_• • A.': A01'41 MICROFILMED BY JORN NICROLAB Iowa Ci.ty Planning & Zoning Commission April 20, 1978 Page 4 CEDAR RAPIDS AND OLS MOINL5, IOWA Jerry Kindred appeared before the Commission for a second time and asked about the Moratorium deadline. Blum stated that it ended on May 2. Mr. Kindred then asked if it would be possible to apply for a permit to build an apartment house on his lot as it is presently zoned. Blum indicated that it would not be allowed since the Moratorium would be extended for 60 days after the Council has set a public hearing on the proposed rezoning. Blum then asked if anyone else wished to speak on the rezoning of the near North Side. No one responded and Blum declared the public discussion portion of the meeting closed. Z-7802. Review of an application by Gary Abrams to rezone 1.4 acres located north of 412 South Gilbert Street from a C2 to CBS zone; 45 -day limitation period: waived. Boothroy presented an overlay of the area and stated that the applicant was now only requesting rezoning of the area east of Gilbert Street to CBS and that he was no longer requesting rezoning for the area west of Gilbert. Blum suggested that the discussion include Z-7803 as both properties were part of the plan. John Willers of Shive Hattery and Associates stated that he was speaking on behalf of the applicant and asked if the Commission had any questions for him. Cain asked if the total land area was still 2 acres. Willers indicated that it was now approximately 2 acres. Kammermeyer asked if the Commission was planning to vote on these items tonight. Blum stated that the 45 -day limitation period had been waived, but there was no reason not to vote. Kammermeyer said he felt that since the zoning was changing from one commercial zone to another lie had no objection to the change. A discussion followed. Blum stated that he was one of the persons who suggested the zoning be commercial rather than high density residential. He noted he was voting in favor of the items but was uncomfortable with the proposed use of the property. Cain noted that she also felt uneasy because of the project's proximity to the creek. She stated that there should be stricter requirements for building in the flood plain area, but this was not the place for that discussion, and that she would vote in favor of the items. Blum called for a vote on Z-7802, and it was carried unanimously. Z-7803. Review of an application by Sam Abrams to rezone .7 acres, located at 408 S. Gilbert Street from C2 to CBS; 45 -day limitation period: waived. Blum indicated that this area was adjacent to the land in the previous item. He asked for any discussion. There was none. lie called for a vote, and it was carried unanimously. .Jakobsen stated that if the area became residential that she hoped it would he sub- mitted as a LSRD. of; " t 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CLOAL UO D!, • IAi MOSES t•IICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Planning $ Zoning Commission April 20, 1978 Page 5 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINLS, IOWA 5-7816. Public discussion of a Preliminary and final Planned Area Development plan and plat of hickory Corner, located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and Seventh Avenue; 45 -day limitation period: 5/15/78, 60 -day limitation period: 5/30/78. )posed plan and noted that the Staff had had Boothroy presented an overlay of the pr arrange the buildings to come up with the discussions with the applicant on how to best possible locations and to make them blend in with the neighborhood. lie went on to explain the proposed plan. Lehman asked who would be responsible for the maintenance of the common driveway. Donald Hoy, who represented Mr. Colony, the developer, noted that it was a problem but that it could be worked out. Boothroy noted that it would be possible to change the configuration to two driveways. Blum asked if the development was too small to have a homeowners association. Hoy stated that covenants stating that each party agrees to cooperate would be provided. A discussion followed. ing Mr. Colony presented several drawings of the types of buildingshe was planntheplat n building to the Commission for review. Boothroy noted that app would be subject to the legal papers being in order. He also stated that there was another problem with the separation between the units because they did not meet the requirements of the Housing Code. A discussion of this matter followed. Boothroy then stated that the signatures from the utility companies and the surveyor needed to be obtained. A further discussion followed. Jeanette Waters, 1538 Rochester Avenue, noted her objection to the project because it was out of place in the neighborhood. She also indicated her concern corner over the additional traffic which would be generated by the project Rochester Avenue and Seventh Avenue. t within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Blum stated that traffic control was no Boothroy then gave a brief history of the project. Blum noted that the ernebeingproposal was vastly improved over the original (which was perfectly legal). no further discussion, Blum called for a vote to recommend approval of the preliminary and final PAD plan with the contingency that prior to the submission totcity tCouncil, a set of legal documents be submitted and approved by the Leg lity companies and'the registered land surveyor be obtained signatures of the uti and that the Housing Code requirements be met. It was carried unanimously. S-7817. Public discussion of a final plat of BDI Third Addition, located northwest of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Highway 6; 45 -day limitation period: 5/15/78, 60 -day limitation period: 5/30/78. Boothroy presented an overlay of the one lot subdivision and noted that Schmeiscr presented maps to the Commission for review. Adisc ssionithntion followed. Jakobof needsfornoted that City Council did approve the preliminary pl extra width right-of-way on Scott Boulevard. 1410011 L14E0 BY DORM MICR+LA6 CE JRIt FIS i;II, )Ls !401':IS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Planning A Zoning Commission April 20, 1978 Page 6 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS HUINLS, IOWA Mike Kammerer, representing BDI, noted that the plan was now in conformance with the Staff's items of concern, with the exception of the utility companies' signatures. Ile urged the Commission to vote on the item. Blum asked for any further discussion. No one responded. He then called for a vote to recommend to City Council approval of the plan, subject to obtaining the appropriate utility companies' signatures. It was unanimously carried. Review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan relative to designated land use For West Iowa City. Kraft gave a brief presentation on the Staff's progress and its recommendations. Schmeiser presented a map to the Commission. A discussion followed. Blum invited the audience to join the Commission in looking at the map. Kraft noted that the land in West Iowa City south of Melrose Avenue was used for agricultural. Ogesen stated that CPCC had previously recommended to the Commission that an agricultural use was not acceptable to be shown within the City limits. Blum told the Commission members that it was up to them to either accept the recommendations of CPCC or make a different recommendation to City Council. He stated that he felt the recommen- dation made by CPCC was the right one. A discussion followed. Cain stated that she did not believe that the City should be in the business of preserving agricultural land. commend to City Council that the area north Kammermeyer moved that the Commission re of Melrose, west of the "blue line" and cast of the City limits and an area 500 feet south of Melrose be designated low density residential at �esppthan two dwelling units per acre. Cain seconded the motion and it was unanimous) 1 roved. Cain moved that the land to the south of Melrose and cast of the City limits and west Ca the "blue line" of the map be designated agricultural and that an agricultural designation be reinserted into the Land Use Map. Lehman seconded the motion. Blum called for a vote and the motion carried with four in favor and two opposed (Blum and Kammermeyer). had been reappointed to serve additional five year Blum noted that Ogesen and Lehman terms on the Commission. He also noted that if they chose to resign after the Zoning Ordinance had been passed, they could do so. The meeting was adjourned. Prepared by >-dt ' ! ���� George Pi-s—mor, Sr. Clerk Ty ist t J i���tiue ktitic2 c h Approved by pgZ Secretary 4in Kammermeyer, `tr 141001 ILMED BY I JORM MICR+LA6 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA April 20, 1978 Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center Iowa City, Tows. Ladies and Gentlemen: I request that the Planning and Zoning Commission take no action on the proposed rezoning from 113B to R3A of a three block strip of lots facing Jefferson Street between North Dubuque Street and North Van Buren St, The area proposed for rezoning consists of twelve of the original town lots. There are four lots on each block between DubYue and Linn, between Linn and Gilbert and Between Gilbert and Van Buren. The area proposed for rezoning consists of the Methodist Church and Rectory, St. Marys Church and Rectory and parking lot, The Lutheran Church and parking lot and lh residential buildings. The existing zoning is R3B and the proposed zoning is R3A. The only difference id these two zones are the footage required per apartment and the use of the land for offices. As now zoned, I can construct one apartment for every 7$0 sq, ft. of lot area. The proposed zoning will increase this requirement to 1000 sq, ft of lot area. As now zoned, I can use the building or a portion of the building for offices, As proposed — I will lose this right. The block in which I have property is the block between Linn St and Gilb3rt St. I will address myself only to this area. This half block consists of seven houses and one parking lot, The parking lot belongs to St. Maryls Church. In front of my property on Jefferson St. there is a new eight story building, an old six story building, an older seven story building and two temporary barracks that somehow became permanent. To the rear of my property and across the alley to the North, there is a large parking lot, a three story building now used for offices and ware— house and light manufacturing, two restaurants and a tavern. Down the alley to the west is the large advertising and printing plant called Economy Advertising Co. I do not think that I am asking too much of this commission to hold the R3B zoning as it now exists and to allow me to use my property for office and apartmenth ---the use that existed when purchased --and the intended use in the near future. Si er ly 11 Bruce R. Glasgow 83h No. Johnson S . IowaCity, Iowa *• `t� Y 141CROUILMEe By JORM MICR<�LAB CEDAI! P.,;I D', • A" '101';ES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB April 20, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA Iowa City Planning and Zoning Co*mission City Administration Building 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Ladies and Gentlemen* Re* Consolidated Properties This letter is being written to you for the purpose of objecting to any change in zoning of the above property (located northeast of Home Toexist wn Dairies) which would place more restrictions upon the Property than under the present zoning. While I have not appeared personally before you on this Particular matter, I have objected previously to the moratori*m's and any more restrictive zoning change. It is difficult for me to understand why this Property should be rezoned when the land use of other property in the area is not being changed. Accordingly, please record our objections to the proposed procedures, moratori4mts, and any other proposal which would result in a more restricted land use of this property. �' •�'f r 141CROFILMED By I DORM MICR+LAB Crone RAPIDS • JCS f101NE, MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA ) �7- c MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: 5-7822. Spring Valley Subdivision GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Size: Response time: Prepared by: Doug Boothroy Date: May 18, 1978 Webster B. Gelman 4 Brickwood Knoll Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Preliminary plat approval To subdivide 74 single family lots Two and one-half miles north of the City limits on County Road W66 (old Highway 218) 94.2 acres 5/23/78 ANALYSIS The subject addition is located outside Iowa City's two-mile extraterritorial control area but within Coralville's. As per the annexation agreement entered into between Iowa City and Coralville, the subdivision is within Iowa City's side of the estab- lished "area of jurisdiction" and is, therefore, forwarded to Iowa City for findings and recommendations before Coralville takes any action. Access is a significant problem with this development. The developer proposes only one means of access to a subdivision of 74 single family lots on approximately 94 acres,an area which spans a distance from County Road W66 southward close to three quarters of a mile. The overall length and magnitude of this development and street grades of the existing access up to 12% dictate a need to provide sec- ondary access at this time. This can be accomplished by utilization of one or both existing roadways platted to the eastern boundary. According to our Legal Department the platting of a subdivision and designation thereon of certain tracts as streets is equivalent to a deed in fee simple thereof to the public (see attached legal opinion). Further, the staff finds that future access must be necessarily reserved to the west and south to ensure orderly development of adjacent properties and improved circulation within this development. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that unless secondary access is provided at this time to the subject subdivision that the application be denied. 141CROFILMED BY 1 DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR F,"i' :_. `1011i[S Em MICROFILI.IED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA -2- DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. Existing right-of-way width and roadway locations for the county roads should be shown. 2. Existing structures should be shown with dimensions to property lines. 3. The proposed parkway easement should be dimensioned from lot lines. 4. The location of the water main on lot 4, sheet 1 is inconsistent with that shown on lot 4, sheet 2 and should be corrected. 5. All lots should be fully dimensioned. 6. Fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart. 7 Lots 69, 70, aa and 73 should be dimensioned b ti neo the center line of the exist- ing to the ts way 8. All necessary easements should be provided, e.g. an additional easement for the water main on lot 70 is needed. 9. Street names should be changed as to be consistent with the City's street nam- ing classification system. d alon sting roads 10. Additinald be foreaimajor arterial o alstreet. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location map 2. Legal opinion ACCOMPANIMENTS Preliminary plat Approved by Dennis K. KraTL# ulrcc w Dept. of Community Devel -�1 MiLROFILKED 6Y DORM MICR+LAO LEON( 10P{is • ;«5 MVO IC, MIutUI ILMLD BY JORM I•IICROLAB FOLLOWING -BEST DOCUMENT AVAILABLE • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINLS, lUvJA r. E FOLLOWING IS BEST DOCUMENT �. . I41f.RUFILI4EU BY DORM MICR+LA9 QA,Wd k k! i:C. • d5 '-00: d1 , DORM MICROLAB TARGET SERIES AVAILABLE i i i 1 _. ,!: �: BY JORM I-IICROLAB CLDAi< RAVIWS AND A.; • J,." 782z >'` �C��z1►vCa uA.LL�`C ��Dt�t�1o� �� N SOI-IN5pt�1 C,Oy-1 Q7 Al BY DORM MICROLAB z MICRUFIC4ED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS FIUIMLU, lU'r1A City of Iowa Ci,,' MEMORANDUM DATE: October 20, 1977 T0: Robert Bowlin, Asst. City Attorney FROM: eft,, iyyean, Legal Intern RE: Ownership of Streets in Yocum subdivision The streets in Yocum's subdivision (Tanglewood and Ventura), on the north side of Iowa City, are not paved. The property Owners abutting these streets have filed a petition with the City Council to obtain paving of these streets. The City has hesitated to proceed until the issue of the title of the streets has been resolved. The subdivision was platted in 1962 and annexed into Iowa City in 1965. It has been questioned whether the City acquired Ownership of the streets in the sub- division upon annexation. Whether the City of Iowa City, Iowa, holds title to the streets in Yocun's Subdivision. Whether the City should initiate a quiet title action. sfD44m The City of Iowa City, Iowa, holds title to the streets in Yocun'S Subdivision. The platting of the subdivision and the designation thereon of certain tracts as streets was equivalent to a deed in fee simple thereof to the public. The subsequent annexation of the area by the City of Iowa City resulted in a transfer of title to the streets fran Johnson County to Iowa City. I would conclude that it would not be necessary to initiate a quiet title action. HOWever, it might be advis- able to obtain a quit claim deed to the street from both Johnson County and Max Yocum. However, the necessity of this is at least questionable due to the unlikelihood of either the County or Yocum raising objections to the paving of the streets in question. 9 •... Section 409.13 of the Iowa Code requires that ". . acknowledgment and recording shall be equivalent to a deed in fee simple of such por- tion of the premises platted as is set apart for streets • • 183) that opinion by the Iowa Attorney General in 1946 states (at page "Insofar as platted premises included streets . . such platting operates as a deed." This opinion is supported by Iowa case law. In Blennerhasset v. Town of Forest City, .117 Iowa 680, 91 N.W. 1044 (1902), the Iowa Supreme Court ne13 that the "Platting of ground, and the desig- nation thereon of certain tractsas streets and alleys are equivalent to a deed in fee simple thereof to the public." Four years later, the Cant er 1MICRorILIIED By JORM MICR#LAB CLAI; i0t ::1:. • ALt. '401';!5 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA held that thu "Filing of a duly acknowledged plat operated as a deed in fee simple of such portions of the premises platted as were set apart for streets . . ." More recent Iowa decisions have held that formal acceptance by a jurisdiction is not required for dedication of streets (187 Iowa 160) and that the acknowledgment and recording of a plat is considered the equi- valent of a deed in fee simple to the jurisdiction (261 Iowa 677), tierce, Johnson County acquired title to the streets when the subdivision was platted and acknowledged in 1962. According to Marshall on Iowa Title Standards, section 17.2, when a subdivided area incorporates, then the title to the street go in fee to the new corporation upon acceptance of the streets. He also indicates that the same result should occur when a platted area is annexed into a city although there is no specific case on point. A Missouri case, Kurtz v. Knapp, 106 S.W. 537, holds that When a municipality annexes territory rTracing a county road, the title in fee to such part of the county road rests in the municipality in trust for the public. According to Marshall, when a "village" (defined by 354.9 of the Iowa Code as "sites platten—and unincorporated") is incorporated into a city the title of the adjoining wners in the streets and alleys rests in fee in the incorporated city. In the case of the platted village being annexed by an incorporated city, the same rule appears to apply and what was formerly a public easement is converted into a fee for the city. (See Town of Ackley v. Central States Electric Co., 206 Iowa 533, 220 N.W. 315 (1928). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 Hon. Michael Kattchee, Mayor City of Coralville City Hall Coralville, IA 52242 Dear Mayor Kattchee: CEDAR RAPIOS AND DES 1.101NLS, 10v1A RECEIVED MAY 1 5 197$ May 12, 1978 As you may be aware, as spokesperson for surrounding fellow property owners, I reontly appeared at the Johnson County Zoning Commission bearing regarding the preliminary plat of Spring Valley subdivision North of the Coralville/Iowa City limits, As noted at that hearing, our objections to this platting lie not in preventing developement of this tract, but actually in securing real "development" as opposed to the simple carving up of the land into the maximum number of lots without apparent regard to the problems of access, public or green space, future requirements of road surfacing, sewage management or the potential inability of the water resources to supply such density without depriving existing users of adequate water, or for that matter, any water at all, given the history of the receding level attributed by the Geologic Survey to quarry operations nearby. It is ironic that discussion at the recent Coralville Planning and Zoning meeting centered about park or "green space" inclusion in projected development, yet this "development" has absolutely NONE, a fact noted with obvious displeasure by Johnson County PGZ member Tom Williams at the preliminary hearing. Yet, if I am correctly informed, the Coralville Planning Comnission 010 allow approval of Spring Valley SO, a glaring inconsistancy! In the matter of access, considerable attention was focused on the granting of access on old highway 218 to the nearby Rustic Acres SO, a three lot SO, due to the poor safety afforded by a blind curve situation, yet this "subdivision" wishes to dump traffic from SEVENTY lots at the VERY SAME POINT! Johnson County Engineer Bud Gode also agreed that, in addition, it is even harder to understand how an additional half a dozen lots could be given access on a gravel road curve at the bottom of two hills, arp oven hazardous location as all we nearby residents can testify all too well. � MIOROrILFiEO BY JoRM MICR#LAB LEOM, Pill :!"S • '.)VI fl01•:11', 0. 141CROFIUMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINLS , IOWA Further, Johnson County Health Director L. Graham Dameron has vigorously agreed with our contention that 74 septic tanks in that terrain are unacceptable and has stated for the records that his department may very well refuse to issue permits for such systems in this case. His observation is that a central collection system is necessary, both from a public health standpoint and for the future disposition of such a tract if and when annexation might occur. He also pointed out that the semi-public wells proposed by Spring Valley would not be the required 200 foot distance from the septic systems in the present form and that such poor attention to sanitary requirements had been given that one lot was even mostly covered by water! Mr. Dameron asked the representatives of the developer how they expected to install a sewage system in such a location at all! Again, we are not attempting to prevent this subdivision, but simply cannot accept this blatant attempt to place lots cheek to jowl with absoiutely no devotion whatsoever to the very elements which make suburban residential living attractive and which separate true development from profiteering. We urge your careful study of the Spring Valley subdivision in light of these objections and to join in our common aim of firmly encouraging the creation of a viable, attractive alternative to this strictly -for- profit land useage. RAS:= cc: JC Sprvs Mr. Vevera Mr. Blum JC PZ Very truly yours, Robert A. Shellady Route 6, Box 112A Iowa City IA 52240 141CROFILMED BY ,{ 'JORM MICR+LAE CEDAR RAI • JL`, VINN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Ny\AUL7,AN1TS(319) 351-8282 I V 327 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Coralville City Council Michael Kattchee, Mayor City -Hall Coralville, Iowa 52242 Dear Mayor Kattchee: CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS 110111L5, 10" May 16, 1978 Ronald R. Meyer, P.E. & L.S. Robert D. Mickelson, L.S. Larry R. Schninier, L.A. CArlstophar Y. Stephan, P.E. Re: Spring Valley Subdivision Johnson County, Iowa This letter is in response to the questions brought forth in Mr. Shellady's letter of 5/12/78, and to note the revisions that have been made to the above referenced preliminary plot as previously submitted. The landowner and developer is very concerned that the "Park -Like" atmosphere of this tract be preserved for the future homeowners. Considerable study hes been made, in the design of the subdivision, to situate the proposed roadways and home sites in such a manner as to avoid the necessity for excessive grading and subsequent damage to the site. At presept, access to this site is limited due to the fact that there is essentially only one roadway (Dubuque Street) adjacent to the site. The plat has been revised to incorporate the use of the existing old County roadway that intersects the east line of the subdivision. Provisions for three additional access points have been incorporated into the design of the subdivision. These additional access points will be improved at the time access to them becomes available through the development of land tracts adjacent to this subdivision. Careful attention was given to the placement of the access point for the five lots in the northwest portion of the tract. As currently shown on the plat, vehicles on this roadway can be observed from the north and the southwest by persons traveling on the county rood. Placement of the roadway somewhat parallel to the County road provides stacking space for several vehicles before leaving the subdivision. The provision for semi public wells within the subdivision was selected for several reasons, a) economics. b) the provision of a few selected sites for wells greatly reduces the potential for surface contamination of the water supply aquifers. c) metering through a semi-public supply system will tend to discourage excessive use of the water for non-domestic uses. The density of this development is essentially similier to that of the immediately adjacent developments. The lot sizes within this subdivision average well over an acre excluding right-of-ways. Several of the existing developments in this area wore platted with lots less then an acre. A "Semi -Public Park Area" was noted on the preliminary plat as previously submitted, and "Parkway Easements" were shown along the creekbeds and the heavily wooded areas. The plat has been revised to include additional Semi -Public Pork area in the vicinity of the existing of the existing pond and the original area has been somewhat expanded. As I indicated to the ENGINEERING - LAND SURVEYING - PLANNING - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE -•' •�I41CROFILMED BY DORM MbCR�LAB CCOAR I2Ai'!P`• �[', 901'11:5 M I rtICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINLS, IOWA Spring Valley Subdivision —2— Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission at the Public Hearing on this subdivision, this area does not lend itself to a large reasonably level area for active recreational activities. The developer has set aside 5.3 acres designated as the Park Areas and the parkway easements provide an additional six acres of semi—public use area. In reference to comments attributed to Mr Dameron, we are aware of the concerns expressed by Mr Dameron, and have investigated the feasibility of providing a central sewage facility and we have made preliminary soils investigations over the site. If a central sewage facility must be provided, it will be necessary to increase the density of the development to off—set the costs incurred. The current density is based on the provisions of Article XX, Section 4, of the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance. The allowable density with central sewage and water facilities is 20,000 square feet per living unit, or more than double that indicated on the plan. The developer would prefer not to allow the area to be developed to this density due to the subsequent damage to the site's existing character. The soils investigations revealed the following information: 1. Soils of fine loamy send were encountered to depths of over four feet over most of the area. 2. Some isolated deposits of clay type soils were found along the west bank of the creek, and along the ridge line in the vicinity of the proposed "Southview Drive". These clay soils were of limited expanse and were found to be underlain with the sandy soils. 3. The only locations where perched water table conditions were found to . exist were along the lower extremities of the creek bed and along the bottom of the major drainage courses. This appears to be quite significant when taking into account the the recent wet weather. The major portion of the parched water table condition is located within the areas designated as park and parkway areas. With the information that we have at the present time, development of adequate individual septic systems appears to be feasible. In sumary, I feel that the revisions that have been made to the plot will satisfy the deficiencies noted by the Johnson County Zoning Department and the Iowa City Department of Community Development. The plat in its current state provides for sixty—five single family lots, the portion of the Martin Subdivision originally included has been deleted, the street system has been modified and additional park area has been provided for. The development is proposed to proceed in a phased sequential manner, commencing with the northeasterly and northwesterly portions indicated on the preliminary plat as Lots 1,2,3, 11 & 12 and Lots 61 through 65. Additional development will proceed to the south at a rate doomed appropriate by the developers. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact mo accordingly. Respectfully, MCon su A-rc aY rry R. Schnit cc: Or Webster Gelman Johnson County Planning & Zonning Commission Johnson County Board of Supervisors Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission Iowa City Council, Robert Vevarq Mayor Robert A Shelledy 141CROFIL1410 BY i DORM MICR&AS CEDAR RAI'::)'. • 'JL , 'dDItIC;