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Prepared by: John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240;
319-356-5252 (REZ15-00006)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.62 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE STREET AND GILBERT STREET, FROM
PUBLIC (P-1) AND CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
(CB -10). (REZ15-00006)
WHEREAS, the applicant, the City of Iowa City, has requested a rezoning of property located at the
northeast corner of College Street and Gilbert Street from Public (P-1) and Central Business Support (CB -5)
Zones to Central Business District (CB -10) Zone; and
WHEREAS, the City owns a majority of the property and has determined that the property is not needed
for public use; and
WHEREAS, the property is within one block of several public facilities, including City Hall, the Recreation
Center, the Swan Parking Facility and Chauncey Swan Park and is within easy walking distance of the Public
Library, Downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus, fronts on a four -lane arterial street (Gilbert
Street) and is served by multiple public transit routes; and
WHEREAS, the property contains no residential properties, no historic properties, and is currently
underutilized for substandard storage uses and surface parking; and
WHEREAS, the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map identifies the property as
appropriate for general commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as being in the Downtown Planning
District; and
WHEREAS, the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan acknowledges there is increasing demand for higher -
density urban housing and supports quality infill development, maintaining a strong, accessible and
pedestrian -oriented downtown, compact and efficient development, and the construction of Class A Office
space in new mixed-use buildings; and
WHEREAS, the CB -10 Zone is an appropriate zoning designation to encourage higher density, mixed
use projects in the downtown area on property which is well -served by street access, public transit, sidewalks
and parking facilities; and
WHERES, pursuant to Iowa Code § 414.5, these public needs can be addressed through the imposition
of certain conditions over and above the existing zoning code to limit the building height and massing, require
certain on-site parking, and include Class A office space; and
WHEREAS, the owners have agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate development in
this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated
herein, property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of Public (P-1) to
Central Business District (CB -10):
Lots 5, 6, and the West 160 feet of the 20 -foot wide alley in Block 43, Original Town Plat, Iowa City, Iowa
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the
City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance.
SECTION IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the
City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the
Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage,
approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance No.
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SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 20_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorneys Office 3��
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by _
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
First Consideration 06/02/2015
that the
Vote for passage: AYES: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims.
NAYS: Throgmorton, Botchway. ABSENT:. None. ABSTAIN: Payne
Second Consideration 06/04/2015
Voteforpassage: AYES 2 Dickens 1)obyns�,Hayek, Mims.
NAYS: Throgmorton. ABSENT: Botchway. ABSTAIN: Payne.
Date published
Prepared by: John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5252
(REZ15-00006)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), and the City of Iowa City and MidAmerican Energy Company (hereinafter
"Owners").
WHEREAS, Owners are the legal title holder of approximately 0.62 acres of property
located at the north east corner of College Street and Gilbert Street; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has requested the rezoning of said property from
Public (P-1) and Central Business Support (CB -5) Zones to Central Business District (CB -10)
Zone; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2015) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the Owners acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure the development of the property enhances the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan specifically the need for Class A Office Space, on-site parking for
residential uses, a mixed-use building, and step -backs in height at the third and fifth floors to
minimize the impression of building height; and
WHEREAS, the Owners agree to develop or sell this property in accordance with the
terms and conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. The City of Iowa City and MidAmerican Energy Company are the collective legal title
holders of the property legally described as Lots 5 and 6, and the West 160 feet of the
20 -foot wide alley in Block 43, Original Town Plat, Iowa City, Iowa.
2. The Owners acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles
of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the Owners acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5
(2015) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting
an applicant's rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in order to
satisfy public needs caused by the requested change.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owners agree that
development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the zoning
chapter, as well as the following conditions:
a. Any building constructed there on shall be a mixed-use building no more than 15
stories in height; shall contain a minimum of two floors of Class A Office space;
b. The building height shall step -back at the third and the fifth floors along the Gilbert
Street frontage and at least 70 feet of the College Street frontage;
c. All required parking for residential uses being provided on-site; and
d. The exterior building design shall be approved by the City's Design Review Committee
prior to issuance of any building permit.
4. The Owners acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are reasonable
conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code §414.5 (2015), and that said
conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning change.
5. The Owners acknowledge that in the event the subject property is transferred, sold,
redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform with the terms of this
Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. The parties acknowledge that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to the land, unless or until released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind
all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties.
7. The Owners acknowledge that nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be
construed to relieve the Owner from complying with all other applicable local, state, and
federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the City's expense.
Dated this day of , 2015
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Matthew J Hayek, Mayor
Attest:
Maria Karr, City Clerk
A ved by:
City Attorney's Office
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MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
By: a, ", —
Jeff us
Vice President, Compliance & Standards
By: � .
Paul J. Leighton
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
This instrument was acknowledged before me ony �-+`� �- 2015 by Matthew J.
Hayek and Marian K. Karr as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal) ; PRs KELLIE K. TUTTLE
Commiss._n Number221819
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MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
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POLK COUNTY )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2015 by Jeffery J. Gust
as Vice President Standards of MidAmerican inergy Company.
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JIM vesow. Notary P lic in and f r said County and State
STATE OF IOWA )
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on 2015 by Paul J.
Leighton as Vice President & Corporate Secretary MidAmerican Energy Company.
Notary Public in and for said County and State
CONNIE K SULLIVAN
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Prepared by: John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5252
(REZ15-00006)
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IONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is mthe City of Iowa City, Iowa, a unicipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), and tIowa City and MidAmerican Energy ompany (hereinafter
"Owners").
WHEREAS, Owners are the lggal title holder of approximat y 0.62 acres of property
located at the north east comer of Coll4ge Street and Gilbert Street nd
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa Ci has requested the zoning of said property from
upp
Public (P-1) and Central Business S(CB-5) Zones to entral Business District (CB -10)
Zone; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (20 ) provides at the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting an appli nt's re ning request, over and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs sed b the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the Owners acknowledI
reasonable to ensure the development o
Comprehensive Plan specifically the need
residential uses, a mixed-use building, an sty
minimize the impression of building heigh and
Xhat certain conditions and restrictions are
the property enhances the goals of the
Class A Office Space, on-site parking for
-backs in height at the third and fifth floors to
WHEREAS, the Owners agre to devel or sell this property in accordance with the
terms and conditions of a Condition Zoning Agr ment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consid ation of the m ual promises contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. The City of Iowa C' and MidAmerican En rgy Company are the collective legal title
holders of the pro rty legally described as is 5 and 6, and the West 160 feet of the
20 -foot wide alley, n Block 43, Original Town at, Iowa City, Iowa.
2. The Owners .knowledge that the City wishes o ensure conformance to the principles
Of the Com ehensive Plan. Further, the Owne acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5
(2015) pro des that the City of Iowa City may im ose reasonable conditions on granting
an appli nt's rezoning request, over and abov the existing regulations, in order to
satisfy blic needs caused by the requested chap
3. In c9tisideration of the City's rezoning the subj t property, Owners agree that
dev lopment of the subject property will conform to al ther requirements of the zoning
chapter, as well as the following conditions:
a. Any building constructed there on shall be a mixed-ubuilding no more than 15
stories in height; shall contain a minimum of two floors of ss A Office space;
b. The building height shall step -back at the third and the fifth floors along the Gilbert
Street frontage and at least 70 feet of the College Street frontage;
c. All required parking for residential uses being provided on-site; and
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d. The exterior building design shall be
prior to issuance of any building perr
City's Design Review Committee
4. The Owners acknowledge that th conditions contained herein are reasonable
conditions to impose on the land nder Iowa Code §414.5 (201?5), and that said
conditions satisfy public needs that a caused by the requested zoning change.
5. The Owners acknowledge that in t e event the subject property,,is transferred, sold,
redeveloped, or subdivided, all re evelopment will conform h the terms of this
Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. The parties acknowledge that this Co ditional Zoning Agree ent shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land an with title to the land, nd shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to he land, unless or ntil released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge that t is agreemen hall inure to the benefit of and bind
all successors, representatives, and a signs of the arties.
7. The Owners acknowledge that nothin in thi Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be
construed to relieve the Owner from c mplyi g with all other applicable local, state, and
federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Condi
reference into the ordinance rezoni
publication of the ordinance, this e
Recorder's Office at the City's exp90
Dated this,rWday of
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Matthew J Hayek, Mayor
Attest:
Mariano:. Karr, City C�erk
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pp oved by:
City Attorney'stiffice
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Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
subject property, and that upon adoption and
ent shall be recorded in the Johnson County
2015
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
By:
Jeff us
Vice President, Compliance & Standards
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Paul J. Leighton
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2015 by Matthew J.
Hayek and Marian K. Karr as Mayor and City lerk, respec ' ely, of the City of Iowa City.
�Qyiatm KELLIE K. TUTTLE
Commission Number 221819
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STATE OF IOWA )
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POLK COUNTY )
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STATE OF IOWA
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Leighton as Vide President & Corporate Secretary MidAmerican Energy Company.
Notary qublic in and for said County and State
� NNIE K SULLIVAN
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0MePSCOMCHUROyi
July 16, 2014
Mayor Hayek, City Manager Markus, and City Council COP
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear City Manager Markus, Mayor Hayek, and City Council
We are writing to request the assistance of the City Manager and City Council in resolving
difficulties that have arisen from the use of a portion of the Chauncey Swan garage as a police
impound lot. This is highly desirable parking (street level parking, non -gated, free on Sundays)
that has been converted for much less attractive uses. This reduces the appearance of
available parking for members of Trinity Episcopal Church. While there is additional parking
available a level up or on the other side of the garage, I would like to impress upon you that it is
the appearance that matters. Driving into the parking garage and finding no readily available
spots may cause a visitor to decide to go home or attend another place of worship.
Approximately 15 months ago, representatives from Trinity Episcopal Church met with the City
Manager and City Staff to discuss our concerns about the changes happening on the comer of
College and Gilbert. At the time we provided extensive information about current parking
capacity in the surrounding blocks and its influence on Trinity's economic viability (attached here
using March 2013 information). Since that time, the parking costs have increased substantially,
metered parking is required later in the day, and the police have appropriated some of the most
readily available parking spots for other uses.
People are highly influenced by ease of access in their choice of events and the organizations
to attend. Churches, stores, and city recreational facilities are more likely to attract citizens to
their doors if they are accessible with convenient parking arrangements. A lack of parking will
reduce the likelihood that visitors will select Trinity as a place of worship. Regardless of how
desirable it might otherwise be for them, they have options. In the long run, poor parking
availability will limit our congregation's ability to maintain its current membership level and could
cause Trinity to close its doors. Because of Trinity's location and its 19th century origins, parking
is a factor beyond the congregation's control. We call on the good will of our neighbors and
remind them that a stable and thriving religious congregation is an excellent neighbor to have.
Parking costs are component of parking availability. Churches are by design one of the few
places that people may gather across age and socioeconomic boundaries. Allowing gated
garages to be free the first hour does not make it easier for our parishioners to attend an hour-
long church service (and get to and from their cars). Parents with small children and people
with mobility difficulties find the additional distance, street crossings, and stairs challenging. This
directly affects the composition of our parish in ways that are antithetical to our mission.
320 E. Cou.ECE ST., Iowx Crry, Ion 52240 - 319-337-3333 -- TRINITY@TRINITYIC.ORG
C(OPY
Given that Trinity's leaders have already expressed our concerns about parking relative to the
Chauncey, we wonder at what appears to be a particular lack of regard in the placement of the
police impound lot in its current location. We ask the City Manager and the City Council to
intervene on our behalf and preserve the viability of our organization by protecting our access to
parking.
Sincerely,
/PV.,,
14,,—
Amanda Van Horne
Sr. Warden
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rev. Lauren Lyon
Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church
Parking Needs
Parking is a need for the church that was not anticipated when the church was built— pressure on parking
may limit the long-term economic viability of the church. We want to emphasize that we believe that our
current parking arrangements are adequate (if not perfect) for our current needs. We appreciate the
accommodations the city has already made with regard to funeral parking. We are concerned about the
pressure that will be put on the parking arrangements when traffic on the corner of College and Gilbert
increases as a result of new development.
We assume 80% of the people who attend on a Sunday (peak attendance on a normal week = 175
parishioners) and 100% of the people who attend at other times (peak attendance on a normal week = 40
parishioners and community members) need parking. This translates to
• 140 parking spots on a Sunday
• 30-40 parking spots on weeknights
• The ADA requires that 2% of available parking be marked as handicapped — if we had a parking
lot attached to the church we be required by ADA to have at least 5 handicapped spots. We would
likely choose to have twice that given the composition of our membership.
Current capacity
• There is a loading area in front of the Masonic building
• 3 handicapped spots on College in the block outside of Trinity
• 24 metered spots on College in the block outside of Trinity
• Chauncey Swan Garage provides free additional parking used by more mobile members on
Sundays and after 5 on weeknights.
• Burlington and Linn Garage provides parking but is rarely used by parishioners because it is
gated and fees are charged at all hours.
• Parking on Linn is close but unreliable because of heavy use by library/ped mall patrons
Changes and solutions as the Chauncey is built
• Change — Increased utilization of Chauncey Swan, on street parking on College, and on street
parking on Linn
o We ask that the city shift its permitted parking to other garages to free up spots in
Chauncey Swan for use by parishioners
o We ask that the city make the parking garage on Linn and Burlington free on
Sunday mornings to parishioners.
• Change - increased traffic on the comer of College and Gilbert may make finding parking at the
metered spots more difficult for our mobility impaired parishioners.
o We ask that an increased number of spots be designated as handicapped parking
on Sunday mornings and weekday evenings. This could be accomplished through
temporary or permanent changes in the parking on College Street.
Supporting information
Summary of Parking Demand
Number of People Attending Trinity Events -Typical Week
Sunday Monde Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda
6:30-7:00 12
715-- SO 12
7:30
7:45
8:00
8:15
8:30
8:45
9:00
9:15
9:30
9:45
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
NOON
12:15
12:30
12:45
1:00
20
1:15
20
1:30
20
1:45
20
2:003:00
3:0D-4:00
4:00
12
4:15
12
4:30
12
4:45
12
5:00
5:15
5:30
35
5:45
35
6:00
35
6:15
35
6:30
35
6:45
35
7:00
10
7:15
10
7:30
7:45
8:00
8:15
8:30
8:45
yellow = attendence of 2040
orange - attendence of 40+
red=attendence
of 75+
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
2D
2D
20
20
24
24
24
24
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
14
31
31
40
40
40
40
15
15
15
15
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
20
20
28
28
28
16
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
25
25
25
31
31
31
35
35
35
35
35
6
6
6
10
10
22
22
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
20
20
20
20
31
31
31
31
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
28
28
28
28
28
33
13
13
13
14
14
28
28
22
22
24
24
30
30
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
20
20
20
20
16
16
16
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
28
28
38
38
38
38
SS
15
35
15
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
20
20
20
20
16
16
16
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
21
21
21.
21
18
18
26
26
18
18
26
26
26
26
34
34
34
34
8
8
8
8
8
20
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
http://www.ada.goy/restribr.htm
Minimum Number of Accessible Parking Spaces
ADA Standards for Accessible Design 4.1.2(5)
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(Column A)
Accessible
! Total Number of
Total Minimum Number
Parking
Accessible Parking
Parking Spaces
of Accessible Parking
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Spaces with min. 60"
Provided (per lot)
Spaces (6aisl0 & 96"
wide
wide access aisle
access
aisle
1 to 25
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1
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26 to 50
2
1
1
51 to 75
3
1
2
76 to 100
4
1
3
101 to 150
5
1
4
151 to 200
6
1
5
July 21, 2014
Dear Ms. VanHome and Ms. Lyon,
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 fast Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
t3191 356-5000
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www.lcgov.org
Following is a response to the letter dated July 16, 2014 addressed to Mayor Hayek, City Manager
Markus and the City Council. We have provided some background information as well as tried to
address the concerns you outlined.
Over the last 20+ years the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) has been storing abandoned bicycles
and vehicles impounded for forfeiture or long term evidence storage at the old waste water treatment
facility located at 1000S. Clinton Street. During atypical year, ICPD maybe in possession of 100-500
bicycles and 3 -10 vehicles depending on the month and investigations underway. The disposal
process for these bicycles and vehicles can be lengthy in duration as some are tied to open
investigations or criminal cases and must be maintained until the conclusion of that process. Recovery
of abandoned bicycles is a continual process and disposition Is handled as needed as storage issues
arise. After appropriate public notice is provided, some bicycles are gifted 10 organizations that refurbish
them for use by children that may not have the means to purchase a bicycle.
In the Spring of 2014, ICPD was notified that an alternative location would be necessary as the waste
water treatment facility was scheduled to be removed as a part of the Riverfront Crossings
development. A park is being designed for the area where the wastewater treatment facility currently
stands. ICPD and the Transportation Services Department began evaluating locations and costs
required to accommodate this relocation. We evaluated facilities that were centrally located, had the
capacity to hold the bicycles and vehicles and maintained security on all sides so that access was not
permitted unless authorized by ICPD. Several other options were evaluated prior to making the
decision to install the gate at the Chauncey Swan facility. The Capitol Street and Dubuque Street
facilities did not have the layout or capacity for this type of use. The Court Street Transportation Center
had the capacity but the only area that could accommodate this use was on top of the facility, which
lacked a safe way to secure the area from the top. We looked at several surface parking lots, but this
use would have taken up too high a percentage of the spaces in those lots. After evaluating these
options, the Chauncey Swan parking facility resulted In the best option for the installation of the Impound
area.
The Chauncey Swan Parking Facility is a 475 space facility built in 1883 and serves a variety of different
users. The design of the facility allows us to utilize the facility for many events such as Farmers Market,
Friday and Saturday Night Concert Series (in the event of rain), pancake breakfasts, etc. This hell true
for the ICPD impound area as well. Entering off of College Street, a 15 space area exists immediately
to the east, which is secured on three sides due the architectural design of the facitity. A fence and gate
that span floor to ceiling was the only modification necessary in order to fully secure the area and ICPD
began using this area on May 30, 2014.
Prior to the installation of the impound area, the Transportation Services Department would issue 400
parking permits annually for this location. A breakdown of these permit assignments Is as follows: 32%
City of Iowa City employee, 10% University of Iowa, 25% downtown businesses and 33% to the general
public. Hourly parking is not charged after 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday or all day on Sunday.
This distribution allows the flexibility for evening and weekend events as many of the permit holders
commute in daily for the work week.
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The changes implemented resulted in the loss of 15 spaces, of which, none were designated parking for
persons with disabilities. We continually evaluate our operating procedures, permit assignments and
rates to make sure that we are able to serve the needs of the public in the area. In this case, we felt that
we could make adjustments in our permit allocations to make up for the 15 lost spaces as each
Summer 75 —100 Chauncey Swan permits are reassigned to a new location or not renewed. This held
true again this year as to date, we have 302 active permits at Chauncey Swan. While the location of the
15 spaces allowed for easy access to College Street, the elevator in Chauncey Swan is conveniently
located on the south side of the facility with direct, at -grade access to College Street. As new
developments come online, we will evaluate the needs of each use, analyze how it Impacts our facility
operations and make adjustments in rate structure, number of permits allocated and hours of operation
In order to best meet the needs of all of the uses in the area near this facility.
We are glad that the services that you offer allow you to take advantage of the parking opportunities
available at the Chauncey Swan parking facility and apologize for any perception issues that arose.
Evenings and weekends, excluding some downtown events that occur, are times when this facility has
low occupancies and does not charge an hourly fee, which appears to coincide well with your schedule
of worship services. As stated, we will continually evaluate the uses that are taking place at this facility,
especially as new uses come online to make sure that we are servicing the parking needs for the entire
downtown community. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Sae
Police Chief
City of Iowa City
(319)356-5271
Sam-Harnadineftowa-city.ora
Chris O'Brien
Transportation Services Director
City of Iowa City
(319)356-5156
Chris-obrien0iowa-citv.org
Prepared by: John Yapp, Dev. Srvcs. Coor., 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5252 (VAC15-00001)
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN
BLOCK 43, CITY OF IOWA CITY (VAC15-00001)
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has initiated an application to vacate the western 160 feet of alley
right-of-way in Block 43, City of Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, Block 43 is bounded by College Street, Gilbert Street, Washington Street and Van
Buren Street; and
WHEREAS, The alley right of way is not used for general traffic or pedestrian circulation; and
WHEREAS, Utility easements will be maintained for any private utilities using the alley right of way;
and
WHEREAS, The City of Iowa City owns the entire block except for the MidAmerican Energy parcel,
which has access via a north -south access drive; and
WHEREAS, The City will retain ownership of the alley and it will continue to function as a service and
City vehicle access drive unless and until it is conveyed as a part of conveyance of adjacent property to
be approved by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I VACATION. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates that portion of public right-of-way
described as follows:
The Western 160 feet of the 20 -foot wide alley right of way in Block 43, City of Iowa City,
subject to any existing utility easements for private utilities, including the right of ingress
and egress for MidAmerican Energy Company.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole
or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No.
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It was moved by and seconded by _
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
that the
First Consideration 06/02/2015
Voteforpassage: AYES: Hayek, Mims, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns.
NAYS: Throgmorton. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Payne.
Second Consideration 06/04/2015
Voteforpassage: AYES: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Dickens.
NAYS: Throgmorton. ABSENT: Botchway. ABSTAIN: Payne.
Date published