HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-2016 Board of AdjustmentCITY OF IOWA CITY
IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
February 17, 2016
5: 15 P.M.
Emma Harvat Hall
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Department of Neighborhood & Development Services
IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 5:15 PM
City Hall —Emma Harvat Hall
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Consider the January 13, 2016 Minutes
D. Special Exception Item
EXC15-00016: Discussion of an application submitted by Mitch King, for a special exception
to allow a historic preservation waiver reducing the minimum off-street parking requirement
for a property located in the High Density Multi -family (RM-44) zone 716 N. Dubuque Street.
E. Other
F. Board of Adjustment Information
G. Adjourn
NEXT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING:
Wednesday, March 9, in
Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 12, 2016
To: Board of Adjustment
From: Sarah Walz, Assistant Planner
Re: A special exception to allow a historic preservation waiver reducing the minimum off
street parking requirement for a property located in the High Density Multi -family (RM-
44) zone at 716 North Dubuque Street (EXC15-00016).
At its January 13 meeting, the Board deferred consideration of the application to its February
meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to provide additional information to the Board. On
Friday, February 12, the applicant's attorney submitted the attached information on behalf of the
applicant. It is anticipated that the applicant will provide additional information at your meeting
on February 17. Staff has not had an opportunity to evaluate the attached information in
advance or our mailing to the Board. Staff will try to provide some guidance at your meeting on
February 17.
At its February 11 meeting the Historic Preservation Commission found the building at 716 N.
Dubuque Street meets the criteria necessary for designation as a local historic landmark. The
landmark designation will now be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their
March 3 meeting and by the City Council in April. If the property is designated a landmark and
the special exception is granted, the applicant will need to receive approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness for renovations prior to occupancy of the building per Section 14-2B-8 A of the
zoning code.
There is presently a covenant on the property that precludes demolition of the property and that
requires it to be maintained in accordance with the Historic Preservation Guidelines. This
covenant was entered into in December, 2003. The covenant applies to Successful Living, its
heirs, successors, and assigns for 21 years. The covenant does not require permanent
preservation of the property. The special exception would provide more permanent preservation
of the property.
Summary of information previously provided to the Board:
The use currently established on the property is classified in the Zoning Code as an assisted
group living use. The proposed change in use is to fraternal group living. Both uses are allowed
in the RM-44 zone as provisional uses. The maximum allowed density for both fraternal and
group living uses is 21 (one roomer per 300 square feet of lot area), however neither use is able
to meet the minimum parking standards.
The site provides just 2 conforming parking spaces.
This particular assisted group living use with 21 roomers and a maximum of 2 staff
requires a minimum of 9 spaces (1 space for every 3 beds + 1 space for each employee
based on the maximum that would be present at the site)
A fraternity with 21 roomers requires a minimum of 16 spaces (0.75 spaces per
resident).
The non -conforming regulations allow the property to be converted to another permitted use so
long as that the new use does not require more parking than the current use.
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February 12, 2016
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Ms. Sarah Walz
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RE: Board of Adjustment
EXC15-00016
716 North Dubuque Street
Applicant: Mitch King
Dear Sarah:
Please find attached an exhibit prepared by Casey Cook from Cook Appraisal
regarding 716 North Dubuque Street. I received these yesterday afternoon from Mr.
Cook and will be meeting with him today to review. I anticipate that Mr. Cook will be
present at the hearing on February 17a' and will explain the tables in more detail to the
Board members.
Please include the attached Exhibit "A" in the Board packet being dispatched
today. The applicant may submit additional evidence and exhibits to the Board at the
time of hearing.
Very truly yours,
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
January 13, 2016
5: 15 P.M.
Emma Harvat Hall
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Department of Neighborhood & Development Services
IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 — 5:15 PM
City Hall —Emma Harvat Hall
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Consider the December 16, 2015 Minutes
D. Special Exception Item
EXC15-00016: Discussion of an application submitted by Mitch King, for a special exception
to allow a historic preservation waiver reducing the minimum off-street parking requirement
for a property located in the High Density Multi -family (RM-44) zone 716 N. Dubuque Street.
E. Other
Letter from the Board of Adjustment to the City Council regarding a recommendation that
rental properties located in the floodplain should be disclosed as part of the City's rental
processes. (Letter to be distributed for review at the Board meeting.)
F. Board of Adjustment Information
G. Adjourn
NEXT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING:
Wednesday, February 10, in
Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
STAFF REPORT
To: Board of Adjustment Prepared by: Sarah Walz
Item: EXC15-00016 Date: January 13, 2016
716 North Dubuque Street
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Mitch King
324 Mclean Street
Iowa City, IA
319-775-7910
Contact: Ross Nusser
1519 S. Gilbert Street
319-351-1111
Owner:
Successful Living Supportive Housing
2406 Towncrest Drive
Iowa City, IA
319-356-0947
Requested Action:
Special Exception to grant a modification
of the minimum off-street parking
requirement for a property located in the
High Density Multi -family (RM-44) zone to
allow use or occupation of a property
designated as a historic landmark.
Purpose:
To allow the present Assisted Living use
to be converted to another use allowed in
the zone: a fraternity.
Location:
716 North Dubuque Street
Size:
6,500 square feet
Current Land Use and Zoning:
Residential (Assisted Group Living), RM-44
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North: Residential, RM-44
East: Residential, RS-8
South: Residential, RM-44
West: Residential, RM-44
Applicable code sections:
Specific criteria, 14-2B-8A-1 Historic
Preservation special exception to waive or
modify site development standards;
general criteria for special exceptions, 14-
413-3
File Date:
December 9, 2015
ANALYSIS:
The purpose of the Zoning Chapter is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, to
conserve and protect the value of property throughout the city, and to encourage the most
appropriate use of land. It is the intent of the Zoning Chapter to permit the full use and enjoyment
of property in a manner that does not intrude upon adjacent property. The Board of Adjustment
may grant relief from the requirements of the Zoning Chapter through a special exception if the
action is considered to serve the public interest and is consistent with the intent of the Zoning
Chapter.
The Board may grant the requested special exception if the requested action is found to be in
accordance with the regulations of the Section 14-2B-8A-1, which allows waiver or modification
of any dimensional or site development standard listed in this article or in chapter 5 of this title
or any approval criteria listed in chapter 4. article B of this title that would prevent use or
occupancy of a property designated as an Iowa City landmark or registered on the national
register of historic places. In addition the application must meet the general standards in 14-413-
3, which apply to all special exceptions.
The applicant's responses to the specific and general criteria are provided on the attached
application.
Specific Standards (14-2B-8A-11
The Board of Adjustment may grant a special exception to waive or modify any
dimensional or site development standards listed in this article or in chapter 5 of this title
or any approval criteria listed in chapter 4, article B of this title that would prevent use or
occupancy of a property designated as an Iowa City landmark or registered on the
national register of historic places. In addition to the general special exception approval
criteria set forth in chapter 4, article B of this title, the following approval criteria must be
met (see criteria "a" and "b" on page 4 and 5).
The site development standard from which the applicant is seeking relief is the minimum parking
requirement: The property has long been non -conforming with regard to the minimum parking
standard, but the property is grandfathered in with credit for nine (9) parking spaces. This is
based on the minimum parking requirement of the most recent use (an assisted living facility).
The regulations for non -conforming parking for residential uses (Code Section 14-4E-8B-2)
indicate that in situations such as this, where the number of required spaces for a proposed new
use is more than what was required for the established use, only the number of spaces beyond
what was required for the established use need to be provided. The property is unable to
provide the additional parking and the applicant is seeking relief from this requirement arguing
that it is not practically or financially feasible to use this property if it is limited to current parking
credit for 9 spaces.
Potential "use or occupancy" of the building:
In terms of the minimum parking requirements and actual parking demand, the present
Assisted Group Living use is one of the lowest intensity uses that could occupy the
property. It is not unusual for residents of assisted living facilities to not have cars and thus
most of the actual parking demand is generated by employees, of which there are usually
only a small number.
Staff believes that there is probably only a very limited market for this property to serve as
another assisted living use given its location, floor plan, the overall lack of handicapped
accessibility of the building, and the constraints of the site in terms of size and slope. Staff
also believes that the use of the property as an educational facility, daycare, or guest house
• The property is located in a zone that allows fraternities as a provisional use —allowing
density of 1 resident per 300 square feet of lot area.
• The applicant has committed to a number of repairs to the building in order to restore its
historic exterior. These include repairing stucco, repainting the exterior, re -roofing, repair
to the exterior fire escape, and removal of the deck on the north side of the building.
o The City's Historic Preservationist has recommended additionally that the
applicant tuck point of some of the brick work.
All exterior work would need to meet Historic Preservation guidelines.
The applicant has also indicated that work to secure the foundation of the structure is
needed and he would plan to do this before the building is occupied.
The applicant has submitted additional information on costs to bring the interior of the
property up to market standard and to install a sprinkler system.
b. The applicant must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the historic preservation
commission.
FINDINGS:
• The applicant has indicated that as a condition of the special exception he will apply for
and secure Landmark Status. In fact, the exception cannot be acted upon unless he
does so. He is in the process of making an application.
A historic survey of the North Dubuque Street area found the property to be historical,
describing it as follows: "The house retains a high level of integrity. It may be individually
eligible with further research, and is definitely a contributing structure in the North
Dubuque Conservation District." (Additional information attached.)
General Standards: 14-413-3 Special Exception Review Requirements
I. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public
health, safety, comfort or general welfare.
FINDINGS:
A reduction in parking does not present a safety concern or a threat to the public
welfare, however, the modification does allow an increase in density over what would
otherwise be allowed by code, which raises other safety concerns. Staff recommends
that approval of a special exception to allow a reduction in parking be subject to
installation of an interior fire sprinkler system. While such systems are not currently a
building code requirement, the installation of a sprinkler system will make the building
safer for residents, especially for higher intensity uses such as fraternal or group living.
Moreover, the sprinkler system would help to ensure that the historic structure is less
likely to be destroyed.
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3. Establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in
the zone in which such property is located.
FINDINGS:
The surrounding neighborhood is fully developed, however there are properties that
along North Dubuque that may be redeveloped or undergo conversion to new uses in
the future.
• Several properties in the immediate vicinity are fraternities. [See Map]
■ The neighborhood is a walkable distance from campus, in an area that provides ready
access to both Cambus and Iowa City Transit service.
■ Increased demand for on -street parking may contribute to a situation that can diminish
quality of life in the neighborhood.
■ The applicant has proposed remedies that have the potential to reduce the need or
desire to bring a car to campus.
4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or
are being provided.
FINDINGS:
• All necessary utilities and drainage are in place for the property.
6. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress designed
so as to minimize traffic congestion on public streets.
FINDINGS:
As noted in the background information the property has vehicle access from an alley
that runs between Brown and Dubuque Streets. This alley is quite narrow and cars
parked or waiting along the alley make it difficult to pass in the opposite direction.
The applicant is proposing a number of measures to reduce vehicle traffic to the
property.
o Moped parking
o Indoor bike parking
• The property is located on a route served by Cambus and Iowa City Transit.
6. Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception being
considered, the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms to the
applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is to be located.
FINDINGS:
• Fraternal living is an allowed use in the zone. The RM-44 zone allows a fraternal use of
up to 21 roomers based on lot area and square footage of the building so long as
parking is provided.
• For comparison, rooming houses in the RM-44 zone are allowed 1 roomer per 500
square feet of lot area or 13 roomers.
7. The proposed use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
The subject property falls into subarea A of the Central Planning District. While there is much
discussion of preserving multi -family homes in this area, there is no discussion of what to do
The applicant has proposed a number of remedies intended to reduce the on -street parking
demand generated by residents and by visitors to the site: moped parking, indoor bike
parking, all official house events to be held off site, no alcohol permitted in the building.
There are two main concerns over the extent of the modification being sought:
The applicant is seeking what is likely the most intense use allowed in the zone —a fraternity. He
is also seeking what is likely the highest density of roomers allowed in the zone. The social
function that characterizes fraternal living would tend to generate more parking or vehicle traffic
than other residential uses allowed in the zone.
The scarcity of on -street parking in the area has long been a major concern for neighborhood
residents, and, as the University grows its population of undergraduate students, the
competition for on -street parking is likely to become more intense. While this situation may
dissuade some from bringing cars to campus, each increase in the number of allowed residents
is an in the chance or opportunity that someone will bring a car.
There is also concern about disturbances that have been created by other fraternities in the
immediate neighborhood. The adjacent fraternity to the south has been expelled from its house
by its own national organization due to behavioral issues.
Staff believes the applicant has attempted to address parking demand and behavioral issues,
however, there is the question of whether granting the maximum modification is appropriate or
necessary for this property to continue being used or occupied as required for the special
exception. While staff concludes that additional residential density, beyond 11 roomers, is
necessary in order to make a reasonable return on the property, staff does not believe the
applicant has demonstrated that 21 residents is necessary to do this. Staff believes additional
information is necessary determine what number of roomers is the minimum to allow the
property to maintain use and occupancy of the historic structure. Until such information is
provided, staff would recommend limiting the residential density to 13 roomers, which is the
maximum size allowed by code for a rooming house based on the size of the lot.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a historic preservation waiver to
reduce the minimum parking requirements to allow up to 13 residents of a group living use,
subject to the following conditions.
• The applicant must secure a Local Historic Landmark Designation from the City of Iowa
City.
All changes to the properties exterior must meet Historic Preservation guidelines.
• The applicant must make those repairs and renovations to the exterior and foundation of
the structure as listed in this submittal (see attachment #7) as well as any repairs
deemed necessary by the Historic Preservation Commission.
All aspects of the interior must meet code standard. Shared bathrooms must use
materials and fixtures of an institutional grade.
• In the area where there is currently a deck, the applicant must install moped parking
stalls equal to at least one half of the residential occupancy of the building. Design and
installation of moped parking to be approved by the Historic Preservation Specialist.
The applicant must install interior bike storage on the ground floor level of the building
sufficient to store one bike per resident based on the maximum number of residents
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B. Group Living Uses:
1. Characteristics: Group living uses are characterized by the residential occupancy of a dwelling by a
group of people that do not meet the definition of a "household" or "group household". The size of
the group is typically larger in size than the average size of a family or household. Tenancy is
arranged on a month to month basis, or for a longer period. Group living structures contain individual
rooming units with private or shared bathroom facilities and may also contain shared kitchen
facilities, and/or common dining and living areas for residents. The residents may or may not receive
any combination of care, training, or treatment, but those receiving such services must reside at the
site.
2. Examples: Examples include uses from the three (3) subgroups listed below.
a. Assisted group living: Group care facilities, including nursing and convalescent homes; assisted
living facilities. (Ord. 13-4526, 5-14-2013)
b. Independent group living: Rooming houses, student dormitories. (Ord. 14-4586, 6-3-2014)
c. Fraternal group living: Fraternities; sororities; monasteries; convents; rooming house
cooperatives. (Ord. 13-4526, 5-14-2013)
3. Accessory Uses: Recreational facilities; meeting rooms; associated offices; food preparation and
dining facilities; off street parking for vehicles of the occupants and staff; storage facilities; off street
loading areas.
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IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM
/ EVALUATION SHEET
` ADDRESS: 716 North Dubuque
SURVEY ID # 52-010—D087
Iowa City, IA
REVIEWED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant
DATE: February 1996
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS:
Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839—c.1946
APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A B C X D_
NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL7 YES NO
CONSERVATION DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTI _X_ NON—CONTRIBUTING _
This two and one—half story gable roof building (three and one—half on the north side) was constructed in 1931 as a fraternity house. No architect has yet been identified. Like many other
Creek letter houses in Iowa City it was built in a popular revival style, in this case, Tudor Revival.
The exterior is of stone with stone surrounds at the doors and windows and quoined corners. A real
wing was added at the second floor level and this is covered with the traditional half—timbering. A
small "garden gate" with stone'surround is located to the left of the main entrance. The house
retains a high level of integrity. It may be individually eligible with further research, and is
definitely a contributing structure in the North Dubuque Conservation District.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS:
Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839—c.1946
APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A X B C_ D_
NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL YES NO _
CONSERVATION DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTI X_ NON—CONTRIBUTING
In the 1920s and '30s fraternity and sorority houses were being built in various parts of Iowa City,
including the Clinton and Dubuque streets area. (There were eight built on North Dubuque alone
between 1920 and 1933.) These were often replacing houses that the Greek letter societies had
purchased or rented to provide housing for their members. The new houses appear to have been
architect designed and were primarily to various popular revival styles. This construction coincided
with a period of tremendous growth for the State University of Iowa. Enrollment grew from 5345
in 1920 to 8235 in 1930, and peaked near 10,000 a little later in that decade. There wer 33
new buildings constructed on the campus between 1916 and 1934, in addition to the construction of
almost two dozen fraternity and sorority houses. These houses exemplify the Development of the
University of Iowa context. While some may be individually eligible, all Creek letter houses in Iowa
City need to be surveyed and then re—evaluated as a sub —context of the University context. This
house may be individually eligible and is presently considered a contributing structure in the district.
PREPARED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant
ADDRESS: 167 W. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, IA 52501 PHONE: (515) 682-2743
AFFILIATION: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission DATE: February 19#6
ADDRESS: 401 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 PHONE: (319) 356-5243
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Here is a list of estimated renovation costs that I have received as bids and that I
anticipate. However, while all potential cost of renovation cannot be foreseen, I feel this
is a solid approximation of my intent for bringing this building back to its historic and
solid state.
1. Sprinkler System - $55-60K
2. New Roof - $46-49K
3. New Kitchens - $46-52K (That is $23-26K per kitchen -there are two kitchens)
4. New Bathrooms - $44-52K (That is 11-13K per bathroom --there are 4 bathrooms)
5. New Flooring - $32,026 is what the bid came back at 6,700 Sq Feet at 4.78 cents
per sq. foot
6. Painting - $21-25K
7. New Doors/Trim - $41-45K
8. Updating Electrical Fixtures - $13-16K
9. Securing Foundation ( If Needed) - $12-14K
10. Drywall Repair - $12-14K
11. Stabilizing Emergency exit deck - $34K
12. Replacing Commercial Water heater - $5-7K
I received a bid on when/if I need to replace windows how much they plus labor will cost
and it will end up being $800-$1,000 per window.
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION
December 1st, 2015
DATE: PROPERTY PARCEL NO.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 716 N. Dubuque Street
1010204007
PROPERTY ZONE: RM-44 6,500 sqft
PROPERTY LOT SIZE:
APPLICANT: Name: Mitch King
Address: 324 Mclean Street, IC
317-775-7910
Phone:
CONTACT PERSON: Name: Ross Nusser (Urban Acres Real Estate)
(if other than applicant) 1519 S. Gilbert Street
Address:
Phone: 319-351-1111
PROPERTY OWNER: Name: Successful Living Supportive Housing
(if other than applicant) 2406 Towncrest Drive, IC
Address:
319-356-0947
Phone:
Specific Requested Special Exception; please list the description and section number in
the zoning code that addresses the specific special exception you are seeking. if you
cannot find this information or do not know which section of the code to look In, please
contact Sarah Walz at 356-5239 or e-mail sarah-mlz@iowa.city.org.
Purpose for special exception: To allow for fraternal living in building currently classified
as a group care facility 1 29
Date of previous application or a none
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Bookings I Details
Quantity Price Amount
Reserved: 4:00 PM - 600 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped wkh a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, September 20 2015
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Lucas Dodge--256
Reserved: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 2601), Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawklD and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except far2600). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, September 27 2015
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Lucas Dodge--256
Reserved: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawklD and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, October 04 2015
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Lucas Dodge--256
Reserved: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 2600). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, October 11 2015
5:00 PM -6:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Lucas Dodge--256
Reserved: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) Include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawklD and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All roc xcept for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and to ,Th with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connect t.11 111 ums
Sunday, October 18 2015'%)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed)
Reserved: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
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IMU Event Services
Details
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Reservation: 64060
Quantity Price
with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, December 06 2015
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Lucas Dodge-256
Reserved: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment :
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Confirmed
Amount
Meeting Room AV 1
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with - valid
hawklD and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday. December 13 2015
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
i
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawklD and password. Those rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, January 24 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible fo all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except far
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday. January 31 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawklD and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday. February 07 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment: ' ��
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with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, February 14 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
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IMU Event Services
Bookings / Details
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Reservation: 84060 Confirmed
Quantity Price Amount
Meeting Room AV 1
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users w/th a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday. March 27, 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except fw 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, April 03, 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D9. All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday. April 10, 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday. April 17, 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed) Nebraska Room 335
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
All 2nd and 3rd rooms (except for 260D, Miller, and Kirkwood) include a computer that is accessible to all users with a valid
hawk/D and password. These rooms are also equipped with a projector and screen (except for 260D). All rooms except for
the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
with wired microphones. River Room 1 is equipped with a TV monitor that can be connected to a laptop.
Sunday, ADril 24, 2016
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Kappa Sigma Chapter Meeting (Confirmed)
Reserved: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Theater Style for 70
AV Equipment:
Meeting Room AV
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the Illinois and Iowa Theater are also equipped with a white board and markers. Illinois and Iowa Theater include podiums
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Sarah Walz
From: Jesse Singerman <jesse.singermanQmchsi.com>
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 12.49 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 716 North Dubuque St. special exception
Iowa City Board of Adjustment,
I attended the recent Good Neighbor meeting regarding the special exception for parking for the property at 716
Dubuque St. I appreciated the time and effort that all involved in the meeting took to inform the neighborhood
about the project and was impressed with the sincerity of everyone involved.
I understand the difficulties the building faces, and the problems of finding a good use for it that is appropriate
to the site, and that also fits in with the neighborhood. However, I remain extremely concerned about how this
change will affect the neighborhood particularly as regards parking, congestion and noise.
There is not adequate parking now for residents, guests and maintenance workers in the area. When the
University is in session all parking spots in the neighborhood are filled before 8 AM. At 5 PM many people
move their cars to the other side of the street to be sure of getting a spot for the next day. It is very difficult —
often impossible- to find parking on the street during the day, and it is not unusual to see cars blocking
crosswalks and sidewalks in an effort to make use of every inch.
Unless there is an enforceable agreement limiting residents of 716 Dubuque St. from bringing cars into the
neighborhood, a parking exception will only worsen the situation.
Thanks for your time,
Jesse Singerman
219 Ronalds St.
Iowa City, IA
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JANUARY 13, 2016 -5:15 PM
HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Gene Chrischilles, Connie Goeb, Becky Soglin
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Susan Dulek, Sarah Walz
OTHERS SPEAKING: Mike Pugh
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: The Board approved a letter requesting the City
Council to change the rental permitting process in order to require disclosure to tenants when a
rental property is located in the floodplain.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
All members present.
C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Walz explained to the Board that with their agreement she would serve as temporary chair so
the Board could nominate and elect a new chair and vice chair for 2016. The Board agreed by
consensus to allow Walz to serve as temporary chair.
Soglin made a motion nominating Baker as Chair. Chrischilles seconded the motion. By a 4-0
vote the Board elected Baker as chair.
Goeb made a motion nominating Soglin as Vice Chair. Chrischilles seconded the motion. By a
4-0 vote the Board elected Soglin as Vice Chair.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2015 MINUTES:
Chrischilles moved to approve the minutes without changes
Goeb seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 4-0.
E. SPECIAL EXCEPTION
EXC15-00016: Discussion of an application submitted by Mitch King, for a special exception
to allow a historic preservation waiver reducing the minimum off-street parking requirement
for a property located in the High Density Multi -family (RM-44) zone 716 N. Dubuque Street.
Walz introduced the item stating that the applicant wished to request a deferral. Mike Pugh,
representing the applicant, told the Board that the applicant wished to defer to the February
Board of Adjustment
September 14, 2015
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meeting in order to provide additional information in support of his request
Dulek advised the Board that it should open the public meeting to hear from the applicant
and from any members of the public who may wish to speak. She stated that this would also
be a time for the Board to request any additional information it would like to receive. Baker
opened the public hearing.
Soglin noted information in the application regarding police calls. She said she would like
more information on the nature of police calls to the current assisted living use. She also
asked for clarification on the data on calls to fraternities —was the average number reported
per fraternity or was that total calls for all fraternities. Goeb asked whether the property was
currently occupied. Walz stated that it was occupied but not to capacity. Chrischilles asked
for additional information on the fraternity proposing to make use of the house. How many
total members are in the fraternity versus the number who would live in the house? He
asked if additional information would be provided about the costs related to the converting
the property to the new use.
Pugh indicated that the applicant would provide the information requested by the Board and
it was their intent to provide additional financial information.
Goeb asked whether the applicant could provide additional information as to any available
parking in the area. Pugh indicated that the applicant had investigated opportunities but that
the zoning code had a distance limitation and that he could only provide parking within the
multi -family zone. Goeb asked whether the neighborhood had ever pursued a parking permit
system —an option raised in the staff report. Walz indicated that the neighborhood has not
pursued such an option.
Pugh again agreed to provide the Board additional information.
Soglin notified the Board that she would not be able to attend the regular meeting on
February 10 meeting. After discussing options and the possibility of a new board member
being available, Chrischilles made a motion to continue the public hearing to its next
meeting to take place on Wednesday, February 17. Soglin seconded the motion. The motion
passed on a 4-0 vote.
F. Other
The Board reviewed a letter they propose to send to the City Council regarding the rental
permit process for properties located in the floodplain. By consensus the Board approved
the letter with edits. Walz will provide a copy of the letter for Baker to sign as Board Chair.
Walz reminded the Board that, because the public hearing for the special exception item
remains open and the application is not resolved, there should be no ex parte
communication. The Board should not discuss the matter with the public, staff, the applicant,
each other, or with the media. Board members should direct anyone interested to contact
staff and may provide date of the next meeting on February 17.
Chrischilles made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 PM.
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