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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-12 Info PacketCity of Iowa Cur—, MEMORANDUM Date: March 25, 1983 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Additional Janitorial Services for Senior Center The original staffing plan for the Senior Center included both a full -time maintenance person and a third -time maintenance person. clear that the second floor would not be occupied, thWhen it became e request for additional janitorial help was dropped. Furthermore, in order to keep the facility open seven days a week, the hours of the full-time maintenance person were reduced by five and those hours were given to a part-time worker. This has resulted in substantial savings over the year and a half that the Center has been in operation as the pay scale for temporary employees is much lower than that of full-time employees. The Councill-s intent for the second floor of the Senior Center is that it will be used for Senior Center programs when and if time and space on the first three floors is no longer available. This year, both the twice weekly exercise class and a weekly sewing class have been assigned second floor space. The adult day program also uses the exercise room twice a week. Other than these regular activities, the second floor has also been used for overflow activities such as a film festival and a congregate housing workshop. Through careful scheduling and gentle persuasion, the Center has managed to contain all other activities on the other floors. Because of this low usage on the second floor we have managed until this time with only a once a week cleaning of bathrooms. All other areas are cleaned only if a special event involving many people occurs. At the March 8th meeting of the Senior Center Commission, the Adult Day Program requested space at the Senior Center for three additional mornings. The University no. longer has space at Oakdale for this program. As this program serves the elderly of Johnson County and helps the Center to serve a population we could not serve otherwispace application. However, se, the Commission enthusiastically endorsed this amended because the Center cannot this to give up any space now in use five mornings a week to one group, acceptance of the application for five days a week means assigning additional space on the second floor. At this time the program serves approximately ten people per day plus staff. This number, 15 per day, five days a week, three hours per day, plus the exercise class - 15 per day, two days a week for three hours, plus the sewing class - ten people per day, one day a week for three hours, means that the Senior Center can no longer depend on one hour of janitorial services a week. The day program, in addition to using one room as a base, will obviously use the.restrooms, the halls, the fountains, etc. j MICROFILMED BY l 1--JORM MICRdLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401 4FS G 07 J I I I I IF Thus, the Commission accepted the proposal with these conditions: 1. The day program will supply its own furniture. i 2. The day program will install and pay for its own phone if it requires one. 3. The City Council will agree to extend the maintenance workers' hours from 35 per week to 40 per week. If the program moves to the Center full-time beginning May 2, the additional cost for maintenance in FY83 would be $347 inclusive. As staff anticipates little opportunity to use their travel budget this year, this sum could be covered from that line item. The additional cost for FY84 would be $2,323 and would necessitate a budget amendment. The issue will be scheduled for informal discussion at an early date. bdw/sp cc: Rosemary Vitosh Bette Meisel Dale Helling 1 MICROFIL14ED By �'-- JO RIVI""MIC RIi1C:49 CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401 NES 6V-7 i ^ City of Iowa Citi I MEMORANDUM Date: March 31, 1983 To: City Council j From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Quarterly Summary Reports ' iDuring your FY83 budget discussions, Council decided that a single summary report based on information from all Program Division quarterly reports would be preferable to receiving copies of all the quarterly reports. Attached is the first of these summary reports. In addition to any questions you may have regarding the contents of this report, I would also be interested in your assessment of whether the format, amount of information, kind of information, etc. in this document information resent ha in thecquar il erly in reports nd bethe summarized.time ou reBas dP dutont the input, I will be able to better ensure that future reports of this type I Your � will provide exactly the information you desire. o bdw/sp Attachment ! f j i ((� i I l I i MICROFILMED BY JORM-MICR6L::A8'- L% CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVNES ' f J City of Iowa Citi. MEMORANDUM Date: March 31, 1983 I /To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Quarterly Summary Report - Second Quarter FY83 i Information provided in the second quarter MBO reports (cumulative summaries for the first half) for FY83 indicates that most program objectives for FY83 will probably be achieved within each Program Division, and further that division expenditures are at an appropriate level for the second quarter. I Deviations from projected activity levels are minimal. From the informa- tion in the various reports, the following may be noted: 1. City Clerk - A continued increase in the number of applications for peddlers' permits and the subsequent necessity of processing these applications has indicated some inadequacy in the ordinance. The i Acting City Clerk is currently working with the City Attorney to formulate proposals for ordinance revisions. 2. Energy Coordinator - Objectives have been modified for FY83 based on the reduction to a half-time position and the hiring of a new Energy I Coordinator in mid-October, 1982. The objectives, as modified, are as follows: 1. Complete follow-up walk-through energy audits of ten municipal structures. i I 2. Complete energy monitoring systems set-up and distribute quarterly use reports to all user divisions. i 3. Conduct remaining initial energy audits on two municipal structures. 4. Provide staff support for the Resources Conservation Commission. Progress on these objectives is on schedule except for full implemen- tation of the energy monitoring system. This will depend upon the availability of computer space. Alternatives are being explored. 3. Broadband Telecommunications - Citizen complaints are down. With completion of construction of the local system and initial hook-ups it was expected that there would be a substantial reduction. Time required for staffing the Broadband Telecommunications Commission. increased significantly during the first quarter due to numerous meetings of the Commission to complete the triannual franchise review. A significant reduction in training classes conducted by the 1 i FILMED BY -JORMROMICROLA9- ...I �..,. ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r 2 Specialist is also evident. Emphasis here was shifted to the completion of video-taped training sessions which will be available to all persons and organizations requesting such training. 4. Civil Rights - The volume of complaints and inquiries is up. More complaints are being resolved on an informal basis resulting in a slight projected decline in the number of formal complaints for FY83. The City's W/MBE and Contract Compliance monitoring programs are in place and an increase in time spent by the Civil Rights Specialist on these programs is expected. Equipment Division - We continue to experience considerable difficulty with the compressed natural gas system. The result is a much higher use of gasoline and a much lower use rate for natural gas than had been previously estimated. We are exploring the use of a consultant to do a thorough evaluation of the compressor unit, electronics, and fueling station. This system is where we have experienced the greatest difficulties. Our goal is to attempt to remedy this situation with the cooperation of the original supplier of the system. 6. Human' Relations - Activities related to employment turnover are down significantly, presumably due to current economic conditions. The Human Relations Director has assumed responsibilities for the coordination for the City Manager's Safety Committee and coordination of various divisional safety committees. This activity was not an original FY83 objective. 7. Mass Transit - Ridership continues to increase and for the first half was up 10% over last year. Evening ridership has increased by 22.5% and Saturday ridership is up by 10% over the first half of FY82. If current trends continue, the revenue -to -expense ratio will be .43 which is significantly above the FY83 objective of .40. Senior Center - The Senior Center Commission and the Council of Elders are now sending representatives to each other's meetings. FY83 is the first full year of operation for the Center. First half statistics indicate that use of the facility will reflect a very substantial increase over the ten months of operation in FY82. For example, those using Senior Center activities or services in FY82 (ten months) numbered approximately 36,000. The similar FY83 first half figure is approximately 28,400. Engineering - Of the original objectives for FY83, the Scott Boulevard Project Phases III and IV were not funded. These have been replaced by the Camp Cardinal Bridge Project, for which a design consultant has been selected, and the design is 50% complete. 10. Pollution Control - It was discovered that the flow meter has been reading approximately 30% high. This situation is being corrected so that more accurate flowage figures can be obtained. G 0 i 141CROFILMED BY r 1 JORM _MICR0L AB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES 140INES ( �� 'r 3 11. Streets - Leaf pickup continued to increase in FY83, up by 21% over FY82. 12. Police Patrol - Called For Services appear to be increasing significantly over FY82 figures, while a decrease occurred in FY82 over FY81. The trend for FY83 seems to indicate that a level more consistant with FY81 will occur. 13. Fire - Response to the community demand for CPR training has resulted in a delay in the implementation of the blood pressure screening service which was to have been provided for the public at the central station beginning January 1, 1983. This program will probably not be implemented during FY83 unless the demand for CPR training decreases considerably. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or wish further information regarding the above or regarding quarterly progress of any other Program Divisions. cc: Department Heads bj/sp March 25, 1983 Mr. Dan C. Petersen League of Iowa Municipalities 900 Des Moines Street, Suite 100 iDes Moines, Iowa 50316 I Dear Dan: I Please excuse the delay in responding to your March 10, 1983, request for information regarding House Study Bill 106. I hope the following information will be of value to you. i Let me begin by noting that "hours" is included in Chapter 20 of the Code of Iowa as a mandatory bargainable item for public sector employee organizations and Iowa City strongly opposes any legislative action which would intervene in this area. f Iowa City currently has a total of 48 fire personnel assigned to three shifts, or 16 people per 24-hour shift. This includes one battalion chief, one captain, two lieutenants, and 12 firefighters on each shift. The average workweek for each is 56 hours. In order to accommodate the provisions of SB106, as amended, while retaining the current staffing and service levels in the Fire Department, it would ultimately be necessary to convert to a four shift operation. This would necessitate the addition of 16 total officers and firefighters to create the fourth shift. While I would anticipate that this conversion would be necessary prior to 1998, I have depicted below the most conservative estimate of the cost, in 1983 dollars, over the next 14 years by assuming that, theoretically, we would achieve the additional staffing in increments. This would entail the addition of two personnel in each of the even -numbered years between now and 1998, beginning in 1984. In reality, the creation of a fourth shift would necessarily occur before 1998. In order to formulate cost estimates, I have determined the average annual salary per person assigned to a shift, in dollar figures based upon those which will be in effect for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983. This is a weighted average based upon the rank of the various persons assigned to a shift. Coupled with this is an estimated additional average contribution to the firefighters' pension fund of 30 percent of salary during that 14 -year period. The current annual contribution is well in excess of the 30 percent figure. Based upon these assumptions, I submit to you very conservative projected costs, in 1983 dollars, compounded over the years, as follows: /00 f i i MICROFILMED BY 1 L ` `JORM MIC ROLA CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES J1 Mr. Dan C. Pets an March 25, 1983 Page 2 1984 - $ 58,492 1985 - $ 58,492 1986 - $116,984 1987 - $116,984 1988 - $175,476 1989 - $175,476 1990 - $233,968 1991 - $233,968 1992 - $292,460 1993 - $292,460 1994 - $350,952 1995 - $350,952 1996 - $409,444 1997 - $409,444 1998 - $467,936 TOTAL $3,743,488 Based on the above, the total cost of implementation over the entire 14 -year period would be $3,743,488. Thereafter, it would cost the City $467,936 annually (again in 1983 dollars) to maintain this higher staffing level. Keep in mind that these figures are only for salaries and pension fund contributions. The cost of additional employees' benefits are not included. As you can see, our costs to implement the provisions of this proposal, while maintaining our current level of staffing and service, would be staggering. It would necessitate increasing the total Fire Department budget by nearly one-third by 1998 at the very latest. I again stress the fact that this is a very conservative estimate. Furthermore, it does not address the monumental headaches of restructuring the work schedule and shifts every two years to accommodate incremental increases in staff while maintaining the same staffing levels throughout a 24-hour period. The only alternative would be to immediately convert to a four -shift system which would rapidly accelerate the necessary addition of staff and thereby significantly increase the costs over and aboJe those which I have estimated. I believe the City of Iowa City would find both the cost and the method of implementation I have described above to be unacceptable. I am quite certain that we would deem it necessary to explore alternatives to the current method of providing fire protection for the community. This might involve anything from assigning other additional duties to firefighters, to combining the function of firefighter with other current City functions, to perhaps considering a drastic reduction or elimination of the current concept of a full-time Fire Department. f i MICRDEIUIED BY __l 1. DORM-MICR6L49_ � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES M J� Mr. Dan C. Pett. a en March 25, 1983 Page 3 I The City of Iowa City is in strict he maximum hours of servicervice by firefighters � and the mplementattion to any ionlofn in tan incremental reduction as proposed. SB106 would seem to not only mandate significant additional cost to cities, but also to create j enormous administrative headaches in that process. Furthermore, it represents legislative intervention into matters reserved for collective bargaining, a proposition we find highly undesirable. If you wish any additional information or clarification regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Dale E. Helling Assistant City Manager bdw/sp i cc: City Council City Manager Fire Chief Gq i 141CROFILMED BY 1 JORM-MICR(�L YfB- / � .. CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NES I I ..1 City of Iowa Cit*, MEMORANDUM Date: April 1, 1983 To: City Council r From: ?� Andrea Hauer Re: Hotel Project The purpose of this memo is to give a brief summary of the Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee meeting held on March 31 with the hotel architect and to present a brief schedule as to what the Council will have to approve in the coming weeks for the UDAG application. Hotel Design At the March 31 meeting, the Coordinating Committee gave its preliminary approval to the the architectural schematics for the project. A copy of the first floor schematic showing the public walk-through and new pedestrian alley is attached to the memo. The pedestrian alley is a ten foot wide open-air walkway located between the hotel structure and the College Block Building (Bushnell's Turtle). The Committee has, after several meetings and much discussion, found that this design does satisfy. the need for an easy to use and accessible walk- through as well as being aesthetically pleasing. John Krieger of Hawkeye State Bank, who was at the Committee meeting, commented that this was the best plan to -date that he had seen for the walk-through. The pedestrian alley was also discussed at length at the meeting. It was felt that with good lighting and the possibility of being able to padlock the walkway at both ends after a certain hour such as 2:00 a.m., trouble with vandalism or security would be minimal. It is recommended at this time that the Coordinating Committee continue to work with the design issues and make a final recommendation to the Council regarding the design issues. The Design Review Committee has two members on this committee who have been active throughout the process and individual members of the Design Review Committee have attended committee meetings. In addition, at each Design Review Committee, Coordinating Committee members have reviewed the design issues and received approval for the actions taken. UDAG - Council Schedule Given below is a tentative schedule as to when Council actions will be taking place with regard to the UDAG application. April 20 Draft UDAG application on file for public comment at the City Clerk's office. I i 141CROTILMED BY I l.-JORM---MICR(SLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES. 4Sd J 2 April 26 Public hearing is held on UDAG application. Resolution is on the agenda approving the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer for the City and approving the grant application. Resolution is on the agenda approving the change of name and ownership of the developer group (Iowa City -Hilton Partners will be changed to Mid -City Hotel Partners with Dr. Harry Johnson as the sole owner). Public hearing is held on the IRB application. bj/sp vF 41CROEIIIIII DYM'"'7176Ld:B`RAPIDS • DES MOINES I GSD C I Ma EM== Irz Nx, 14 it X J 141�:. .41 r, JJ4 mall Mall Level 1,O20' -rb W,-\ k ,I T; -f MICROrILMEBY D _JOFIM -MI IM I CR LAB-. _J CEDAR RAPIDS • OE 401.�J� E i City of Iowa Citi i MEMORANDUM --1 Date: March 30, 1983 Io: City Council From: (-'Andrea Hauer Re: Environmental Portion of UDAG Grant Attached is a copy of a document entitled "Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (Hotel)." This report was written to satisfy the UDAG regulations which require an environmental clearance for the project. Public notices have been placed in the Press -Citizen indicating that the report is available at the City Clerk's office for review and public comment. Any public comment received will be incorporated. A,copy has also been sent to the Omaha HUD office for their approval. It should be noted that this report does not detail the environmental impacts of the project; rather, it examines whether there are any significant differences in environmental impact from the proposed project i in comparison to the projected impacts examined in the Final Environmental Impact Statement issued for the entire urban renewal project in 1974. This report concludes that there are no significant differences and thus, no additional documentation is required. It is hoped that HUD agrees. i bdw2/16 Attachment 1 IOS1 i 141CROFIL14ED BY _I 11" -DORM -MICR6L-AB- 111 CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014ES 1 A -J0RFA-'-MlC-R�IL:TA13'- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES Parcel Purpose This review of the impact of the development of Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (hotel) on the environment is being prepared in compliance with 24 CFR 570.454(c)1 as part of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Urban Development Action Grant application. The purpose of this review is to determine and to document any significant differences between the evaluation of the devlelopment on Parcel 64-1b contained in the Final Environmental Impact Statement and the proposed development. This review is divided into four parts: Background; Findings; Conclusion; and Appendices. Background: jThe City of Iowa City had an Environmental Impact Statement prepared for its i entire urban renewal program in 1973. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was accepted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on January 10, 1974. (Pages referenced hereinafter refer to the FEIS unless noted.) A copy of the FEIS Table of Contents is included in Appendix A; the information most pertinent to this review is contained in pages 44-66 (a discussion of the specific land uses on specific sites) and pages 67-121 (an examination of the environmental impacts of the entire redevelopment ' program). i IThere have been a number of changes between the FEIS and the actual redevelopment that occurred. However, most of these changes are of a fairly minor nature, i.e. a 98 -unit apartment development was constructed instead of a 100 -unit apartment development on Parcel 101-2 and 93-1 (page 55), and two I parking ramps with 1,350 spaces were built rather than 1,900 spaces (page 99). The major land use change occurred on Parcel 102-3 and 4 in which a bank ! rather than a 30 -unit motel was built. The changes in land use from those proposed in the FEIS to the actual development have been of an ameliorative nature and have not created additional environmental impacts from what was detailed in the FEIS. All of the public improvements cited in the FEIS (replacement of sewer and water lines, undergrounding of telephone and electric lines, creation of a pedestrian City Plaza, repair and upgrading of streets, mass transit, and parking facilities) have been completed. The FEIS stated Parcel 64-1 was to be developed for a 150 -room hotel, a 700 - space municipal parking ramp and a bus station (page 284). The plans for the bus station were dropped in 1974 because of a lack of interest shown by Greyhound and the Missouri Transit Corporation in relocating to this site. The FEIS noted that previously existing hotel/motel space In downtown Iowa City had been converted to other uses because of functional and structural obsolescence (page 56). (Since the FEIS, the remaining downtown motel - the 32 -unit Rebel Motel - has been converted to an office -bank use.) The FEIS also stated "...there is a demand for good hotel -motel units to serve the central business and University area" (page 56). 1 MICROFILMED BY I _i - '"JORM "MICR1j1LAB�� CEDAR NAi'IOS •DES h101, L'1E5 ' ! i 2 In 1977, this site was marketed for a 135-170 room hotel with an adjoining parking ramp to be constructed by the City. The developer chosen for the project was unable to secure adequate financing and withdrew from the project in late 1978. This parcel was again marketed in 1979-80 for a joint hotel (135-170 room) - department store development. Both developers who bid on this site were unable to supply adequate financing and/or management commitments. The municipal parking ramp was then under construction on the southern one-third of the site; it was designed with a 450 -car capacity which could be expanded by an additional 200 spaces when needed. In 1982, Parcel 64-1 was reconfigured. The City was advised by its urban renewal consultant, Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, and by former bidders that the Parcel 64-1 site was of an insufficient size to allow for development of both a department store and hotel. A decision was made by the City Council to expand the site by utilizing Parcel 82 -ib (an urban renewal site directly west of Parcel 64-1 that had been marketed twice unsuccessfully) and a portion of the City Plaza connecting the two parcels. Two sites resulted from the reconfiguration: Parcel 64 -la, the department store site, with 42,500 square feet and Parcel 64 - Ib, the hotel site, with 32,500 square feet. In 1982, both parcels were put out for bid. Armstrong's Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a local department store, bid on Parcel 64-1a; because of difficulties in obtaining financing, it dropped its bid for the site on January 5, 1983. The hotel site was put out for bids with the developer required to work with the specific architectural schematics the City had commissioned and to meet the following development requirements: I. Provision of a central HVAC system or acceptable alternative system approved by the City with individual room units on the exterior of the building not acceptable. 2. Provision of screened or interior loading, service, and refuse facilities. 3. Provision of furnished meeting rooms, conference facilities and kitchen facilities sufficient to accommodate conferences with up to 350 attendees. 4. Operation of an indoor swimming pool with a water surface area of at least 500 square feet and, if appropriate, provision of an adjoining indoor health-related facility. 5. Provision of a restaurant/dining room seating for a minimum of 150 people. The successful bidder has agreed to meet these requirements. Findings: This section reviews the FEIS in comparison with the proposed development. 1. Hotel Site The FEIS stated the hotel will provide new social and cultural opportunities for Iowa City (page 84). The meeting and conference rooms, the ,� 5/ 141CROFILMED By 1. _DORM-MICRL AB" _1 CEDAR RARIDS DES MOINES I /� i 1 I i r 3 restaurant and catering facilities, and the associated retail space in the proposed hotel are in concurrence with the FEIS statement. The FEIS evaluated the parking needs for 180 hotel rooms in the downtown (150 rooms on Parcel 64-1 and 30 units on Parcel 102-3 and 4). It concluded there was a total parking need of 210 parking spaces (I space/room and 30 additional spaces for employees, etc.) (page 62). The City has indicated it will provide 208 parking spaces (1 space/room), which is predicated on Iowa City Zoning Ordinance requirements, in Parking Ramp B which is directly adjacent to the hotel site. Based on projected average occupancy rates, it is anticipated that 1/4 to 1/3 of the parking \ spaces (50-70 spaces) will not be occupied on the average. 2. City Plaza The FEIS did not evaluate the impact of removing a portion of City Plaza i for other development. The FEIS mentions the expected impacts of City Plaza once it was constructed: the amenities (landscaping, decorative paving, et. al.) will give the plaza a park -like atmosphere (page 64); green space and open space will prevent soil erosion, abate noise and improve the general appearance of the downtown (page 68); and City Plaza will allow for a greatly -enhanced pedestrian environment (page 80). The City intends to minimize the impact of the removal of approximately 12,000 square feet of the City Plaza through the renovation of Blackhawk Minipark (approximately 7,300 square feet) concurrently with the construction of the hotel. Blackhaw k Minipark is one block north on City Plaza from the hotel site. This renovation, which is estimated to cost $75,000-$100,000, was approved by the Iowa City City Council on March 1, 1983. Project GREEN, a local non-profit citizens' group, has indicated its i desire to assist in the project. i 3. Parcel82-1b The FEIS showed Parcel 82-1b to be developed for low-to-medium intensity office -retail use (page 284). The portion of the hotel to be situated on this site (lobby, service area, and possibly a small retail shop) are in congruence with the FEIS-projected land use. The City has been very aware of the design issues presented by development on this site which is adjacent to the College Block Building, a National Register of Historic Places property. Hotel design plans allow for the exposed pilasters, the spread footings and rubble fill foundation of the College Block Building. A 12 foot corridor separating the College Block Building from the hotel has been provided so as to minimize any impact on the foundation or footings. The hotel exterior design has been proportioned so as to be in harmony with the College Block Building. The exterior materials of the hotel will be evaluated by the City's Design Review Committee and the City Council in terms of material, texture, color and size to assure a complementary appearance with the College Block Building. G5 1 MICROFILMED BY L�...', .. --JORM-MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 4014ES r � 4 a A review by the State of Iowa Office of Historical Preservation evaluating what, if any, impacts will be created by the hotel on the College Block Building is being prepared and will be included as part of the UDAG application. 4. Other i The FEIS mentions that the urban renewal program was likely to change the appearance of Iowa City's skyline. The FEIS notes the Jefferson Building, an existing eight story structure one block north of Parcel 1b, provides a precedent for other new tall buildings Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has notified the City that 64- that Parcel 64e lb is in the flight pathway for the Iowa City Airport and thus is requi to limit the building height to under 150 feet. The proposed hotel will red be 110 feet in height and is in compliance with the FAA notice. Conclusion: Because of the minimal differences between the Final Environmental Impact Statement and the proposal for the site, the City has concluded that this project presents no significant or substantive changes to the Final Environmental Impact statement and that the Final Environmental Impart Statement shall stand as the documentation required by 24 CFR 570.454(c)l for the City's application to the Urban Development Action Grant program. A determination of No Significant Impact on the Environment with an invitation to comment will be published in the Iowa City Press -Citizen on March 31 and April 1 1983. P (Appendix B will show what, if any, comments were received,) 1 1Final Environmental Im act Statement for the Cit -11 ik, sit an Renewal Project: Project No. R -I4 Re ort No. HUD -R07 -EIS -74-05F: the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Omaha j Area Office (January 10, 1974). 302 pages. E t f i I i� f 141CROFILMED By j -.,,. JORFA MICR#LAI - 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 110INES i "T. 77?.T.. D:incuncirz of i*rhTrrn ral Vhjectirn!j Pat.rrd and JR171 Aonr =-r �.tirr. I MICROFILMED BY 1. L—JORM-MIC Rf�L Ii B-` CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I , MO J� 5 . APPENDIX A Table of Contents --Final Environmental Impact Statement i ' I T. Darrr9.pt:inn of t! o no•1 Anti.on 1 i� A. • i J. Iii.ntr:'j rrd � C. PM.a`zo r!i.n to Othrr. Activit-ica rnd Objeotivee g, 7). TM•.kvct^ n:td Plthli.r. O �ini.oa T.F.. Ib:ohrbin Ftvi.r.nn,r `17. impact A. rl,. _f•,�, D. 1T'titr 1• r. Poo•N•otir • 7:7 I n TTT• to t?,c 77`rnrred. Aoticn- 19i j A. ^r.'±.i fir;�l`r :�:i0;; Frrnn 07 D. r:o`o^7.r. r,,,i,•diom (Crl)050 71mrck Iud.tdinl;) 7.OS T3. Pc,1 ',l,n Adre::rn 7�-r..nt 1:"+i•c7t Cr."!Lrt lin.Avoi.dod Shntald I.an jhn r•:n(jnnt 1'r Tmn1.C:^.C:.tifCfl i v. Fn7.ri::irtalti.P •rei:nocn hrral. ?+art -Torn Pffonto on 11Ltnln 7.74 P^v+e :r_-.xr5 . `a i•Izfntrn,ry^.o �" L I morn 1*:0dttrt!vt ty :'S. hrnvc ;^s.hle nd r,-n;.,iovahlo Cotmtitmontn of Recottrccc 7.i.7 l"riah l:': u.lrl ho Fn; ,',7.rcd 77?.T.. D:incuncirz of i*rhTrrn ral Vhjectirn!j Pat.rrd and JR171 Aonr =-r �.tirr. I MICROFILMED BY 1. L—JORM-MIC Rf�L Ii B-` CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I , MO J� 6 APPENDIX A, CONY D. CONTENTS VIII. Recommended HUD Action of Proposal IX. Appendices A. Map: Iowa City B. Map: R-14 - Land Use - Important Buildings C. Proposed Redevelopment Plan D. Pictures: The College Block and Old Capitol Buildings E. Letter Regarding Procedures for Preservation of College Block Building F. Iowa City Parking Policy G. Air Quality Survey H. Letter from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Regarding Mass Transit I. Interviews J. Bibliography -B- 1 MICROFILMED BY DORM ---MIC RbL'A 6'- _I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES 279 282 282 283 284 286 287 289 290 295 298 300 City of Iowa Cit; MEMORANDUM Date: March 23, 1983 To: City Council and Neal Berlin From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer �Lit Re: Veterans Hospitals request to vacate easement for Woolf Avenue to allow for entrance for VA to U of I Medical Center Shuttle - in conjunction with construction of an Outpatient, Research and I Education Addition. On May 10, 1951, the Veterans Administration gave the City of Iowa City a Deed of Easement over their property for the purpose of constructing the j southerly extension of Woolf Avenue. See attached plat. ' In 1973 and 1974 the VA proposed to build a parking facility and on 1 December 23, 1974, the City vacated the easement contingent upon the property being necessary for construction of said parking facility. The i parking facility will not be constructed, therefore the easement is retained. I In January of 1983 the VA again has requested that the easement be vacated ito accommodate a new entrance in conjunction with their new addition. The new addition was discussed in the March 22, 1973, issue of the Press - Citizen. Construction would possibly begin in late 1984. See attached I clippings from Press -Citizen. I The VA has proposed a driveway onto Woolf Avenue, but after staff review it was felt that a driveway onto Newton Road would be a better location with regard to safety and destination. See attached plat showing proposed driveways. The alternate entrance as proposed by staff is acceptable to VA and they have requested this proposal be presented to Council for j consideration. Also attached is a co of the of Agreement to be used to vacate thisosed eas men�tance. Ifand City Counciildum is in agreement with this vacation, I will forward this Agreement to the VA for their consideration before formal Council action. bj2/5 i I i t i I f I 141CROFILMED BY l - JORM MICR#L AG" __ I LCEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES D0 Wool r- Avr. E.oISEM ErIT To urY ----- Dq rE ro MAV /9Sr VOLLEY ,94L4 coumr .?ES?KVED IMICROFILMED BY `1 .JORM`-MICR#I:A:Ef- 111 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES %1_, ...- 10kVA C1 1) IrRESs ITIZEN Tueadnp. March 22. IBfU A Gunnell Newepsper • 2u crnla VA hospital plans 5 -story addition Cost could out with facilities that can better chiteclural and engineering Alam Evamalde, and Me ny hwpllat' have atm• Falco empna.4ad that coat and provide outpatient care, could for the September deadline. When the VA Medical Ruler aloe ompallent xrvkea, Pako desist. deYW art shat pnlb 11 reach IM million. but won't a• .Ottp illml Job. art lsvariably was built In 1951, most pallente sold, Una 1A espam{m would nry• They. Wclwds = fa reach $28 million ceed that coal, said Dick Falco, a high in priority, became most d rryu4ed at least overnight etalm acne ■special papulation. Many 11,000 gaarc (ed of now apace deputy director of the VA's De, these buildings weren't designed (or treatment, but recent medical veterans arc required to go only and renovation of 6/,000 quant By JOHN CAMPBELL parlament of Medicine and Sur• far outpatient care." Falco said. techniques have led to shorter to VA hospitals when seeking feet in the present building. The gM'In Weshinglm,D.C. "The fact that Congress Rave m heatmmls. treatment. new wing would be attached to And Falco mid today that aced money far the Iowa City The center serves Russett Dau 166,000 veler• hl the southwest comer of the An Iowa City architectural firm chances are good for the Iowa project means they won't be an In M counties. Aheul 10,000 g ry, health care ent medical nater. VA officials is roughing out prel4nlsary platy City project being placed high on shocked later." veterans an under treaMent project rrumges for the VA's hope Uw project would be caro - for a f reelury addition to the the VA's construction priority list. To that end, US. Rep. Cooper there, sold Gary Barred, swistant Midwest region, sold the new pleted by 19M. Velenm Administration Medical which his office will compga in Evans, R•lows, will be Lobbying chief of medical administration. wing would concenlrale an "am In the VA's Uve•yesr plan yre• Center hen, which VA officials September. Hansen had Meyer, VA officials to approve the Iowa Of Nose, same 16,000 arc oulDe- bulsgrw haltary care, ndlalogy lsbs. sented to the U.S. Con hope to land by October BM. P.C. of Ion City, which hasa no. City project a soon as possible, penis, who do not stay oWmight. photons and adminlstnUve ac- TThhelMpcml�erYdeu�tmeded Ire- sign. Is (n hospital de• and will shepherd It through Cao- hesoM, llviU —ail nlaled to outpa- D y- preparing pmllmimry or. areas, mid Terry Mikelson, an Even though both University Uent sealed. Please tum to back of radon VA hospital plans addition Continued from page IA expansion at the VA Medical Cen• ter, scheduled to begin this fall. year, VA officials asked for major That expansion, a on"tory, project funding for 76 other VA 16,000aquar-root administration hospitals, but that list has dwin- building, has received both con• dled,Falcuuid• gressional and VA approval. R Plan for this major pro will open early next ea l Yr, about came on the heels or a 11.9 m3on M fed weal of the medical center. `N V i 141CROFILMED BY J •s_ I JORM-MIC R6CAB1 CEDAR RAPIDS •DES h1014E5 Ii f l Fill f ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES ALONG WOOLF AVENUE I BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: r SECTION 1. That. the easement in Iowa City, ! Iowa, hereinafter described be and the same is hereby vacated: Commencing at a U.S, boundary marker, which marker is 37.8 feet south of the center line of U.S. Highway No. 6 and 25 feet east of the center line of Woolf Avenue, which marker is — — also the northwest corner of the Veterans Administration Hospital lands, thence along the westerly boundary of the hospital lands S 01°06'51" West a distance of 424.8 feet to a concrete U.S. boundary marker and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence S 38°45'29" West 117.39 feet; thence S 37°35'23" East 114.66 feet; thence N 01°06'51" East 182.43 feet to said true point of beginning. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect when published by law. Passed and approved this j I � i MAYOR j ATTEST: CITY CLERK i ! I I 45-,2- MICROFILMED soz I MICROFILMED BY 1_ CEDAR RADIOS • OCS M014E5 It was moved by and seconded by , that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were.- AYES: ere:AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: BALMER DICKSON ERDAHL LYNCH MCDONALD NEUHAUSER PERRET First consideration Vote for passage: Second consideration' Vote for passage: Date published MICROFILMED BY l.. - JORM---MICR6L 8-- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' f R:�crivorl R ApprovA � j�'u wC�tl 3D�^]t11TMf1� 457.2- MICROFILMED .55.2 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT And now on this _ day of 19_, this Agreement Is entered into by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, hereinafter referred to as the City, and the Veterans Administration, hereinafter referred to as VA. WHEREAS, the VA on May 10, 1951, gave the City of Iowa City a Deed of Easement for public highway purposes- over, upon and across a part of the lands of the Veterans Administration Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, and WHEREAS, the VA plans to construct a new entrance for its expansion at its hospital located 1n Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, and has requested that the City vacate a portion of Woolf Avenue near the VA Hospital in order to accommodate the construction of such entrance, and, WHEREAS, the City has agreed to vacate its street easement over the following described property for the purpose of cooperating with the VA in the construction of the entrances onto Newton Road: Commencing at a U.S. boundary marker, which marker is 37.8 feet south of the center line of U.S. Highway No. 6 and 25 feet east of the center line of Woolf Avenue, which marker is also the northwest corner of the Veterans Administration Hospital lands, thence along the westerly boundary of the hospital lands S 01006151" West a distance of 424.8 feet to a concrete U.S. boundary marker and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence S 38045'29" West 117.39 feet; thence S 31035123" East 114.66 feet; thence N O1006151" East 182.43 feet to said true point of beginning. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has made the vacation of the easement contingent upon the property being necessary for construction of said entrance onto Newton Road and wishes to retain its easement for street purposes in the event that such entrance is not constructed or the property in question is not necessary for such entrance. IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City has vacated the above-described easement property in an ordinance adapted by the City Council on 2. That said vacation ordinance shall stand in full force and effect. 3. That in the event that the above-described property, being a portion of Woolf Avenue, which was vacated by the City is not necessary for construction of an entrance onto Newton Road or 1s not constructed before January 1990, the VA will reconvey an easement for street purposes over the above-described property to the City in order to restore the City to the position it occupied prior to the vacation. I-ICROFIL14ED BY I l" "-JORM-MICR6LAB"` ..t CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0 C9 i JI 2 4. That the VA will remove said street paving, regrade the area as necessary, install necessary sidewalk to connect to Newton Road, replace curb along Woolf Avenue where southerly extension is vacated, and provide all necessary traffic and construction signing. All work shall be coordinated with the City of Iowa City's Engineering Division. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY: Mayor BY: ty erk UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BY: Administrator STATE OF IOWA SS: COUNTY OF JOHNSON ) On this day of , 1983, before me, the undersigned, a ejered Notary uD is in and or sad ounty, in said Slate, personally appMayor and an ty erk respect vely o the C ty of ora C ty, ora, executing the within and foregoing instrument; that the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said corporation by authority of its City Council; and that the said City Clerk and Mayor acknowledged the execution of said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed. otary Pub c n and or sa d County and State My Commission expires September 30, 198_ STATE OF IOWA ) SS: COUNTY OF JOHNSON ) On this day of 1983, before me, the undersigned, a Notary uD ie in and or sat me apersonally known,swho,iby mepeared being duly sworn, d d state that he is the Administrator of the United States Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, executing the within and foregoing instrument; that the seal attached thereto is the seal of nd sealed oe 0 halfrofssa sAdmaid Veterans oAdministration by athat said uthority lawfent was sined aullydelegated to said Administrator; and that said as such official acknowledged the execution of sold nstrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said Veterans Administration, by it and by him voluntarily executed. otaryub c n and or sa d County and State My Commission expires September 30, 198_ 't IIICROFIL14ED BY 11_ —JORM -MICR(aL:'- ` -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES M01NES Reeshr d & Approved By Th L:Sit Depedmenl 3/.0/f3 �OS� J� :Wom-v: A%mNur. MrIENTRANCE "T, 51-1 --W Fix VA PRopos,44 L/Ty ALTERNATE 1 MIIIIIILMEI 11 DORM -MICR6LAG"- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES A J� - City of Iowa City �- MEMORANDUM Date: March 30, 1983 To: Neal Berlin and City Council From: Chuck Schmadeke / I - Re: Highway 1 North Reconstruction Project The Iowa Department of Transportation will be resurfacing Highway 1 from the east edge of North Dubuque Road (near the Hy -Vee Food Store) to Interstate 80 during the 1983 construction season. The project, when completed, will include a 40 foot wide asphalt surfaced roadway consisting of two 12 foot wide traffic lanes and an eight foot wide shoulder on each side. Highway 1 is being widened from the existing 20 foot roadway to a 40 foot roadway at this time to reduce costs when Highway 1 is eventually converted to a four -lane facility with an urban cross-section. bdw3/2 141CROFILME:DRL II r 1' _JORM-MICO-- l - CEDAR RAPIDS •YES (oS3 4 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 30, 1983 To: City Manager and City Council) From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer GW Re: Dodge Street Bridge Storm Sewer Project The plans and specifications for the above-named project are complete. We are now in the process of securing I.D.O.T. approval to do the work. The Engineer's cost estimate is $20,252. This amount is below the $25,000 lower limit for formal contracts. According to the City Purchasing Manual, the City Manager can sign informal contracts for amounts under $25,000. The washout under the South bridge approach slab necessitating this project has worsened and has recently come to the surface. Therefore, time has became critical. Using an informal contract would save at least four weeks of delay that would otherwise result from the formal contract procedures. I have set a bid date for an informal contract of April 22, 1983, Construction shall take place shortly after that date. Please advise if you have any questions. bj4/3 MICROFILMED BY ! DORM"-MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401RES A G� i .,City of Iowa Cit, MEMORANDUM Date: March 31, 1983 To: City Counci — From:• Don Schme' <•. 1� Re: Zoning Ordinance Review A special meeting has been scheduled on April 1 to again review the contents of the new Zoning Ordinance. The staff would again suggest reviewing the sections of the new ordinance outlined in a memorandum dated March 3 which had previously been submitted to you. The most recent draft of the Zoning Ordinance, which includes the staff's suggested changes, is enclosed. If you have any questions concerning provisions of the new ordinance, including the material for review next Tuesday, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. bdw4/4 Enclosure I MICROFILMED BY JORM---MICR6"B'- .. i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES ' I ass I I i I I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 3, 1983 To: City C0 un,' From: Don Schmei Re: Zoning Ordinance Review Attached for your review and discussion at the next special meeting of the City Council are the following edited and revised sections of the new zoning ordinance: I. Assessory Uses - This is the section of the ordinance which lists the ancillary uses permitted in association with the principal uses of the premises in the zones denoted. Signs, fences, parking and off-street parking are examples of accessory uses which are regulated by -the zoning ordinance. 2. Assessory Use and Building Regulations - The specific requirements on the Tocation and placement of assessory uses are regulated in this section. 3. Off -Street Loading Requirements - Off-street loading is not regulated by the current ordinance. This section has been added to the new ordinance for the purpose of regulating the amount and location of off-street loading for different uses. 4. Dimensional Requirements - This section includes general provisions for the location and use of "yards," height limitations, and exceptions for established setbacks. 5. Tree Regulations - This section of the ordinance includes regulations for the planting of trees. The major difference between this section and the tree regulations of the present ordinance is the omission of tree planting requirements for residential uses. 6. Performance Standards - The performance standards are intended to regulate the various aspects of uses which can be damaging or harmful to other uses in the district in which such intensive uses are located. Included in this section are provisions for screening which are the same regulations as presently enforced in the existing zoning ordinance. The above sections have been reviewed by staff and by the Planning and Zoning Commission except for the tree regulations section. The Commission did not feel it was necessary to review this section of the ordinance, since it consists basically of regulations which are presently enforced. The tree regulations, however, is a section which the Council may wish to spend more time in reviewing. I i 141CROFILMED BY I l" -JORM-"MIC CEDAR RAPIDS DES t4Dl NES 11 I 0 J In addition to the review of the above sections, the Council indicated a desire to again review the occupancy standards in residential zones, particularly the number of "roomers," and to determine whether there are other industrial uses which the Council may wish to prohibit in Iowa City. The SIC (Standard Industrial Code) for industrial uses, which is the universal code used by the Census Bureau for virtually every conceivable use, is attached. In addition to the uses proposed to be prohibited within Iowa City, the Council may wish to look through the Code and see -whether there are other uses that would be damaging to the general welfare of Iowa City and should, therefore, be prohibited. The Council also expressed an interest in reviewing the industrial zones in conjunction with the performance standards being proposed as part of the new zoning ordinance. As indicated in the proposed performance standards attached, the effects of industrial uses are regulated at both lot line boundaries and zoning boundaries. A use regulated in the I-1 zone, for example, would have much more stringent standards than for the same use regulated in an I-2 zone. These standards may ameliorate the concern the Council had concerning the location of certain uses in the two industrial zones. The performance standards are very technical and require special equipment to monitor and implement. However, such standards are necessary to regulate uses where there may be perceived to be problems. In such cases, as noted at the top of page 6, "The Building Official may require certification by a registered professional engineer or other qualified person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met." For the next special meeting, I would suggest that you bring the attached materials; the sections of the ordinance previously submitted to the Council, which include the definition, residential, commercial and industrial zones sections; and the original draft of the zoning ordinance which was submitted to the Council several months ago. If you should have any questions concerning the contents of the proposed sections of the ordinance attached before the meeting, feel free to contact me at any time. bc4/5 i IIICROFILI4ED BY 1_ "DORM ---MIC RQLAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS DES hf01NES 45S J U it ^ ...... ... . ..0 . r-,... , :.,. �...,`r, ,,..0 ,...LEVELS"--Continuod.. r.. .... .. •, ... _, Blending and preparing flour. r• 2146 Wet corn milling. �.., ., �r Cnlr Curlc Cntrgory _. Cod, Crtrgory sic Rrfcrcncc t 21 Ford and kindred prod. 211 eels—msnufa manufacturing. Meatproductr—muriag. 2111 Ment packing nunuducturing . 2011 :acts—manufacturing. Animal and marine fats and oils (in. 2112 Smn•ages and other prepared meat 2013 eluding grease and tallow•)—man• manufacturing. pr�d�rta--u:nnufnctnn�g. Chewing gum—manufacturing. 218 Beverage—manufacturing. 2181 2113 Pmdtry and small grunt dressing and 2015 Malt—manufacturing. 2196 2183 packing, • • r • 212 Dairyprrducta—manug+etuting. 2121 Creamery butter-mnuufacluring• 2021 - other edible faU and oila— manufaclurinp 2122 Cheese, natural and iw cca,ed. 2022 Flavor extracts and flavoring sirups 2123 Condensed and evalwrated milk— 2023 . 2124 nmrinf:.rnuing. lee cn•am amp frozen denserts— 2024 2199 Other food pr<pe:atioar and kindred 2J.q manufacturing. prcdu..a m•:ulectui^", NEG 2125 Fluid milk proccss;ng. 2026 213 Canning and prcxrving of fruits, 2131 Canning and curing arafea,ds. - 2031 vegetable, and : nfards. 2132 Canning specialty fuods. 2032 2133 Cann;ngfruits, vgetablca,pro,crves, 2033 2134 D�ytng and dehydrating fruits nod 2034 • ve••etables. 2135 Pickling fruits and vegetables; vege• table sauces and seasonings; salad 2035 dressings—manufacturing. 2136 Fresh or frozen packaged fish and 2036 2137 Frozen fruits• fruit juice, vegetables, 2037 . and specialties. 214 Crain will product—manirLetur• ing• 2141 Flour and other grain mill products. 2041 2142 Preparing feeds for animals and fowls. 2042 2143 Cereal preparations. 2043 i 2144 Men milling. 2044 t • 2148 Blending and preparing flour. 2001 ! 2146 Wet corn milling. 215 Bakery produces—manuf�cluring. 2150 Bakery products—manufacturing. 216 Sugar—manufamuring. 2160 Sugar—manufacturing. X217 Coafa-tiooery and related prod. 2171 Candy and other confectioneryprod. eu c—menufacturiog• :acts—manufacturing. Animal and marine fats and oils (in. 2172 Chocolate and cocoa products— eluding grease and tallow•)—man• manufacturing. 2173 Chewing gum—manufacturing. 218 Beverage—manufacturing. 2181 Malt liquors—manufacturing. Roasting coffee and coffee prod. 182 Malt—manufacturing. 2196 2183 Wine, brandy, and brandy spkits— • • r 2184 manufacturin6. Distilling, rectifying, and blending 2,,96 2185 liyeon. Bottling and canning softdrinks and• other edible faU and oila— manufaclurinp carbonated waters. 2197 2186 Flavor extracts and flavoring sirups 2198 manufacturing; NEC. 2045 209 205 206 2071 20,2 2073 20S2 2Da 2054 i. 20S.9 2056 2087 i 219 Other food pprey.-atioea and lan• dred food 2191 Cottonseed oil milling• 2001 ! manufacturing, NEC. 2192 Soybean oil milling. 2t191 2193 Vegetable oil milling (except cotton. 2093 axed and soybean). 2194 Animal and marine fats and oils (in. 2094 eluding grease and tallow•)—man• ufaeturing. • 2195 Roasting coffee and coffee prod. 2095 • 2196 ucta—manufaaturin . Sborteoing, • • r table oil margarine, sad 2,,96 other edible faU and oila— manufaclurinp 2197 Ic—manufactunng. 2397 2198 hfauronl, spaghetti, vcrminclg, and :0s . noodles—mann(.ataring. 2199 Other food pr<pe:atioar and kindred 2J.q prcdu..a m•:ulectui^", NEG a J t ti� J r I• ` i 141CROFILMED BY _� r JORM--MICR6L A9-- - -� (� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES Ca B. A STANDARD SYSTErd FOR IC"gFYING AND CODING LANU USE ACT' -'IES—TYIO-, THREE-, AND FOUR -DIGIT . LEVELS—Conlinuod - I S!C Cork Calrgory Code Category Code Category Xfcrence t 22 'rectilcmillprodueu—.an• 221 Broad and narrow woven fnbrin 2210 Ibnad amt narrow wuvcn GLriu and 221,222,223 ufueturing. and other smallwurts (cotton, nd&ersmallware•(crit ton, inn uinade and 224 manmada Fibers, silk, and fibers, silk, and wool)—manufae• wncl)—manufacturing. wring. I 222 Knit Goode—manufacturing. 2220 Knit goods—manufacturing. 225 - 223 Dyeing and finiahinp of textiles 2230 Dyeing and finishing of tcttilcs (ex. 226 (ecrc[�t wool fabrics and knit cept wool fabrics and knit goods). gcods)• 224 Floor coverings (rugs and car- 2240 Flonr Coverings (rugs and carpets)— 227 - • pets)—manufacturing. manufacturing. , 22S Yarns and threads—manufactur- 2250 Yarns and thread&—manufacturing. 228 ing. 229. Othertaxtilegoodamsnufacturiag,- 2291 Felt goods (except woven Lelia and 22291 ' NEC, hats)—manufacturing. 2292 Lace goods—manufacturing. 2292 2293 Padding and upholstery filling— 2293 manufacturing. 2.294 Procusing waste and recovering 2294 fibcn and flock • 2295 Artificial leather and oil cloth manu- 2295 fanurin4 and other impregnating and coating fabric, (except ;"at fixing). •2296 Ti re card and fabrirmanufacturin• 2296 2297 Wool scouring, worsted combing, sod2297 I — towing to top. t 22W Other testile goods manufacturing, 2299 l NEG. I y 23 Apparel and other finished 231 hten't, youths, and bolti suits. 2310 Nfen's,youths, and boyesuits,eoau, 231 i products made from fab- coats, and overcoats—manufae- and overcoats—manufacturing. rics, leather, and similar turing. ma tcrials—man ufactur- Ing• 232 hfeni, youths', and boy's furnish. 2320 Dfen's,youths', and boys'furnishings, 232 ' ing&, work clothing, and allied work elothim,, and allied gar. garments—manufacturing, menu—manufacturing. 233 Women's, mis&cs� union', irb', 2330 Women's, oducs: uniors: j g j girls', 233 and children&, and infant's outer- children's, andlnfants'outcr car— 236 wear—manufacturing. manufacturing. 234 Women's, muco; children's, and 2340 Women's, miesee, ehildreni, and 234 infant's undergarments—manu- infanta' undergaretain u—manufac- facturing. turing. i 235 Rau, care, and millinery—manu- 2350 list*, cape, and millinery—manufae- 23S I famunng• luring. , 236 1,catber and leather products— 2361 Leather tanning and finishing. 3111 manufacturing. 2362 Industrial leather belting and pack. 3121 ing—manufacturing• I 2363 Boot and &hoe cut stock and rmd• 3131 ings—manuracturi, 2364 Footwear (except rubber)—manu- 314 I Acturin55, ' 2365 Leather glova and *mittens—manu- 315 facturiog. 2366 Luggage—manulamuring. 316 2367Handbags and other pe oil leather 317 FFcoda—m anufaeturing. 2369 O1c leather praluets manufaetur- 319 in., , * • 237 Fur goods—maaulecturing. 2370 Fur goads—manufacturing. 2377 ca Si f MICROFILMED BY _JORWL_-MICRbCAB._- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES ' /j B. A. STANDARD SYSTEMA FOR ID�Ni1FYING AND CODING LAND USE ACI. TIES—TWO-, THREE-, A14D FOUR -DIGIT LEVELS—Continued ' Code Category Code Category Code Category .SIC Rrfcrrnce t 23 Apparel uud other finished 238 Miscellaneous sr pard and seem- 2381 Dr"- and work gloves (except knit 2381 ircuducts made from fab. sorica—manu (ieturing. 2382 and all leather)—manufacturing. Rohe, and dressing gowns—manu- 2384 - rms, knlbeq and similar turing, NEC. factoring. 243 materials—manu(4e1ur- ing—Continued 2431 2432 2383 other Ratan 23115 produce—manufacturing. 2384 nufacwaterproofouter cn ftand— armcn la—manu(ucturin-. 1radmr and ahcep lined Xtbing— 2386 . 2335 2389 manufacturing. 'Apparel bclm—manufacturing. Other mircrllancous apparel and so- 2387 2389 Pstructural crs.ory manufacturing, NEC. Ing. 239 Other fabricated textile products 2391 Curtains and draperies—manufae- 2391 2440 manufacturing, NEC 2372 luring. llou.c(nrnishin^a (except curtains 2392 in... - and draperiml)—manufacturing. ' 249 ' Other lumber and wood products (exceppt furniture) manuftetur. 2393 Textile bags—manufacturing. 2393 2394 Canvas products—manufacturing. 2394 2395 Pleating, decorative and novelty 2395 NE ' stitchingg snd tecktng for the trade. 2396 2510 I(oasebold farniture—manufactur- 2396 Apparel flpdtnga and related prod. , tag. 2399 ucta—manufacturing. Other fabricated textile products 2397 and .. 252 Office fw-:iturrmaonfacturing. 2520 manufacturing, NEC. 2399 24 Lumber and wood prod- 241. logging camps. and logging con. 2410 Logging camps and logging contest- 241 ucu (except furniture)— incesm ton. manufacturing.II{ 242 Sawmills and planing mi14 2421 Sawmills and planing mill- general 2421 2510 ' 2422 Hardwood dimension and flooring— 2426 oQlce and store Gturta—mama- office and store fxturm—mana- manufacturing. , i MICROFILMED BY JURM `MICR4ILAB'- ..) _...1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J� 2429 Special sawmill products manufae- 2429 turing, NEC. .rt 243 Millwork, veneer, plywood, and prefabricated structural wood 2431 2432 Millwork. Veneer and plywood—manufactur- 2431 2432 u produce—manufacturing. 2,133 Prefabricating wooden buildings and 2433 y members—manu aet"- Pstructural Ing. e 244 Wooden containers—manufactur. 2440 Wooden contdnen—manufacturing. 244 � in... I ' 249 ' Other lumber and wood products (exceppt furniture) manuftetur. 2491 2499 Wood prmerviog. Other lumber and wood products 2491 t 2495 ing, SEG (execGp t furniture) manufacturing. NE ' 25 Furniture and 6stearea— 251 Iiousebo:d furniture—manufactur- 2510 I(oasebold farniture—manufactur- 251 manufacturing. tag. Ing. 252 Office fw-:iturrmaonfacturing. 2520 Office furniture—manufacturiog. 252 253 Public ' :".ding and related fur- 2530 Public buildingg and related furor- 253: niter. -manufacturing. turc—msnufactudog. 254 Partitions,sbel in-, IoeLem, and 2510 Partitions, abelving, lockers. and 254 ' oQlce and store Gturta—mama- office and store fxturm—mana- ' facturing, • r factoring. 259 Olber furniture and firtures manu- 2591 Ircnetian blinds and sbadm—manu- 259' fecturing, NEC. 2599 factoring. Othar furniture and futures manu- 259' facturing, NEG 26 Paper and allied products— 261 Pulp—maaufaetudng. 2610 Pulp—manufacturing. 261 manufacturing. 262 Paper (except building p:prr)— 2420 Paper (eseept building paper)— 262 no manufacturing. s� i MICROFILMED BY JURM `MICR4ILAB'- ..) _...1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J� D. A :Iid:Ji. i:U !,T:,ILfA I Vi: ,I�i; :11, 1L:G ld:U Li.;:U U: L i.l.l1`: u1z:--1 ,. t)•, u.:.Li-, I...J 1.... _,.1 o LEVELS--Conlinuod (70,10 Category Cork Cetlegury rude Cnrrgury 26 1'.peraml allirJ pralneta— 263 PaperLoard—mamloletur;ng. a n u r. u ri 2630 Paperbunrd—manuGet uring. Ill <t n g—Con. 264 Converted paper and paperl•eard 2641 Paper enating and glazing. ts (ee n container. and r.h¢¢ 2642 1':uvclu)J¢—manubmturing. o)—manulactunng. 2643 ISa •. (except textile bag+)—manu• rlctllring. 2644 Wallpaper—manufacturing. 2645 Die cut paper and paperboard; and ' cardboard—manufacturing. 2646 Pressed and molded pulp goods— manufacturing. 2647 Sanitary paper products—manufae• 2649 turing. Other converted paper and paper• board products (except containers And boxes) manuGeturing,NEC. 265 PaperLoard containers and boxes— 2650 Paperboard containers and boau— manufacturing. manufacturing. 266 Buildin paper and building 2660 Building paper and building board— Board—manufacturing. manufacturing. 27 Printing, publishing, And 271 Newspapers: publishing, publish- 2710 Newspapers: publishing, publishing allicuioduslrics. in. and printing. and printing. 272 periodicals; Publishing, publishing 2720 Periodicals: publishing, publishing and printing. and printing. 273 Books: publishing, publishing and 2730 Books: publishing, publishing and printing. printing. , ' 274 Commercial printing. 2740 Commercial printing. 275 Manifold buincea forms—manu• 2750 Manifold business forms—manufae• facturibg. luring. ' 276 Greeting card—manufacturing. 2760 Greeting card—manufacturing. 277 BooLbinding and related Initial. 2771 Blankbooks• looseleaf binders, .and ' trio—manufacturing, devlocs—manufacturingg. 2772 Bookbinding and miacellaneoua M. lated work—manufacturing. 278 Printing trade service industries. 2781 Typesetting. 2782 Photoengraving. 2783 ElcetrotyPmg and stereotyping. ' 2789 Other printing trade service Indus• trim, NEC. 279 Other printing slid publiabing, 2790 Other printing and publishing. NEC. NEG .28 Chemicals and allied prod. 281 Industrial inorganic and organic 2810 Industrial inorganic and organic ucts—manufacturing. ehendcala—manufacturing. chemicals—manufacturing. 282 Plastics materials and synthetic 2820 plastics materials and synthetic resins, synthetic rubber, ala• rains, synthetic rubber, synthetic ' thetic and other manmade Eben and other manmade fibers (exwpt (except glssa)—manufacturing. glass)—manufacturing. • 283 Drug --manufacturing. 2831 Biological products—manufacturing. 2832 Medicinal chemicals and botanical products—manu fa ctu ring. 2833 Pharmac<utieal prepantiona—man. • ufectudag. ... Soap, detergents, and claiming 2811 Soap and deter5ants (except ape• preparations• perfumes, coa• 2842 eialtyy cleaners)—manufacturing. Spetisity me . ••... other toilet preps. cleaning, polishing, and • .s—maaufaeturing. Sauiutiom preparatlmts (except wap and detergents)—manufae• luring. ' 2843 Surface active agents, fin6hin; ' scents, suVonated oils, and aa• f Iltsnta—manufAcluM g. SIC Iftjcrcnc0 t 263 264 264 264 264 264 ^-61 261 26; 265 266 271 272 27. j 27: 27L 1 277 278 278 i 279 1 2;9 279 279 274 281 282 28. 28: 23i 2& M 2844 Perfumer, miscues, and Ott'" toilet, 2S prcpa ra doze—rnA nufTauri n g. rl 141CROFILMED BY i ) —C70RMSLAB- I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES t401YES / M u p, A.STANDARD SYSTEM FOR IDEtvrIFYING AND CODING LAND USE ACTIMIES—TWO•, THREE-, AND FOUR -DIGIT LEVELS=Conlinuod SIC Gere Category Colic Category Code Category Referents t 28 Chemicals and allied prod. 285 Points, vorniahcs, lacrrycrs, en• 29',0 Paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, 285 j licit—mnnufaetunng— amel•, and allied products— end allied products—manufaetur• Continued manufacturing. ins. 286 Gum and wood d,emieals—menu• 2860 turn and wood cbcmicals—manufae. 286 facturing, turfing.. _ 2 287 Agrmultural ebcmitala—maaufae• 2870 Ag.nrulmnl chemicals—mmurae• 87 turiog. inring. r i 289 Other a anufe and allied prod• 2891 Glue and gelatin—manufacturing. 2891 I acts—manufacturing, NEG 2892 I v manufacturing. 2892 2893 Printing ink—manufacturing. 2873 2894 Carbon black—manufacturing. 2895 2899 Other chemical, and allied products 2899 I manufacturing, NEC: 29 Petroleum refining and re- 291 Petroleum refining. 2910 Petroleum refining. 291 ._ lated Industries. 292 Paving and roofing matuials— 2921 Paving mixtures and blocks—menu- 2951 manufacturing. rac nrin^. 2922 Asphalt feelts and coatings—manu• 2952 • facturing. 299 Other petrolcum refining sad re- 2991 Lubricating oil, and greases—manu- 2992 laded industrin, NEC. facturing. _ . { 2999 Other petroleum and coal products 2999 manufacturing, NEG . 31 Rubber and miscellaneous 311 Tire and inner tubes—manufac• 3110 Tires and inner tuba—manufacture 301 j flastle produce—manu• turiog. ins. j I acturing. 312 Rubber footwear—manufacturing. 3120 Rubber. footwcat—manufacturing. 302 313 Reclaiming rubber. 3130 Reclaiming rubber. 303 314 21,M"Uaaeous plastic products— 3140 hfiscellanroua plastic products— 307 Emanufacturing. manufacturing. 319 Other fabricated rubber products 3190 Other fahrieated rubber pro -ducts 306 maobfacturing, NEG manufacturing. NEC 3211 and 32 Stone clay, and glans prod- 321 Flat glass—meaufaeturing. 3210 Flat glad—manufacturing. incl 3231 ucts—manufacturing 322 Glass and glassware (pressed or 3221 Glass containers—manufacturing 3221 and blown)—manufacturing. find. and 3229 Other glass and glassware (greased incl. and � or blown) manufacturing, NEC.!EG find. 3231 323 Cement (hydraulic)—manufaetur• 3230 Cement (hydraulic)—manufacturing. 324 ing. 324 Structural clay products—mean• 3241 ' Bricl' and struciuralclay tile—manu• 3251 o lecturing. facturi 3242 Ceramic ill and floor tile—manu• 3253 I facturing. 3243 Clay refractor(a—manufacturing. 3255 3249 Other eteuetural clay products manu• 3239 facturing, NEC. _ v... : ottery and related products— 3251 Vitreous china plumbing fixtures. 3261 manufacturing. china, earthenware fittings, and bathroom Ae lona—msnufae• turns. 3252 Vitreous chins table and kitchen 3262 articles—m anufactu ring. 3253 Pme earthenware (w'hltcware) table 3263 ' and kitchen articles—manufaetur• I - 3254 Porcelain electrical tupplim—manu• 3263 /1I facturing. 3259 Other Ivttery ani reiMcd pro.luets 3:69� NEC. /_s MICROFILMED BY ! �.. --t JORM CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES A C4 B. A'STANDARD SYSTEM FOR IDh..fIFYING AND CODING LAND USE ACTi...,,ES—TWO-, THREE., AND FOUR -DIGIT -LEVELS.—Continued Code Category Cork Cakgory 32 Stone, clay, and glass prod- 326 Concrete, gypsum, and planter uns—manufacturing— producu—rnanu[be turing. Continued 327 Cut atone and stone products_ manufacturing, 328 Abrasive, asbeatoa, and miscella- neous nonmetallic mineral prod. ucta—manufacturing. 33 Primary metal industries. 331 Blast furnaces, ateel worL•s, and the rolling and finishing of fer- rous metal 34 Fabricated meul prod. ncta—manuf&ctannr. 332 Tron and steel foundries. 333 Primary smelting and refining of nonferrous metals. 334 Secondary emcItmg and =Gain. of nonferrous meula and alloys 33S Rollinss, drawing, and extruding of nottferrow meuls. 336 Non6• • .a foundries 339 Other primuj metal indwtriea, n and acceworine. SIC Code. Category Rtfcrence: t 3261 Concrete brick and block—menu. facturing. 3262 Concrete products (ealuding brick and block)—manufacturing. . 3263 Concrete (ready mixed)—manufac. ening. 3264 Lime produeu—manufacturing, 3265 Cypaum produce—manufacturing.. 3270 Cut stone and pone product&—man. ufacturing. 3200 Abrasive, eebceto,, and miscdla- ncous nonmetallic mineral prod. ucu—manufacturing. 3311 Blast furnace&(including eokeovens), steel work,, and the tolling offer. rous metals. 3312 Electrometallurgical products—man. ufacuuring. 3313 Steel wire drawing and steel nails and spilio—manufacturing. 3314 Cold rolled sheet, strip, and bara— manufacturing. 3315 Steel pipe Rod tubo—manufactur- ing, 3320 Tenn and steel foundries 3331 Primary smelting and refining of copper. 3271 3272 3273 3274 3275 328 329 3312 3313 3315 3316 3317 332 3331 1 � , IUCROFILI•IED BY JORM`MICR6L-A8" / CEDAR RAPIDS • DES flOVIES ! I� l t 3332 Primary smelting and refining of i 3332 I lead. 3333 Primary smelting and refining of 3333 j 3334 zinc Primary Production of aluminum. 3334 3339 Other primary smelting and refining 3339 of nonferrous metals, NEC. 3340 Secondary smelting and refining of 334 nonferrous metal, and alloys. 3351 Rolling, drawing, and extruding of 3351 3352 Rollin., drawing, and extruding of 3352 aluminum. 3353 Rolling, drawing, and extruding of 3356 nonferrous metals (except copper and aluminum). 3354 Drawing and insulating ofnonferrow 3357 wine, 3360 Nonferrous foundries, 336 3390 Other primary metal industries, 339 NEC. 3411 Gum, howiturs, mortar, and re- 191 Wed equipment—manufacturing. 3412 Ammunition (except small arms) 192 manufacturing and complete o— sembling of guided missiles and spree vcbicln, 3413 Tanks and tank componenta—manu. 193 factoring. 3414 Sighting and furemntrol equipment— 19: manufacturing. 3415 Sm311 arms—manufacturing. 3416 Small arms ammunition—manufae- Mi turing. 3419 Other oidnanea and nceeteories 199 mmufrc:urinl, NEC. ;.t:.::liFAC1'LltINC-2 A)D 1 � , IUCROFILI•IED BY JORM`MICR6L-A8" / CEDAR RAPIDS • DES flOVIES ! I� l t i A J a B. A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR I TIFYING AND CODING LAND USE AC LEVELS--Continuod Code Category 34 Fxl,rlc ted metal prod- . ucts—manufacturing— Continued Cr de Cotcgory 342 Machinery (except electrical)— manufacturing. '343 Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies—manufacturing. PIES—TWO-, THREE-, AND FOUR -DIGIT Cole Cuttbory 3421 F'.ugince and turbine—manufactur- ing. 3122 Farre machinery and equipment— manufacturing. 3423 Conatructinn, mining, and materials Handling machinery and equip- ... quip•nr e n t—manufacturing. 3424 hletalworkins machinery and equip• anent—mann fact urinn 3425Special industry mach ucry (except metalworking machinery)—ma,u. Ise turing. 3426 General 'industrial machinery and eq u ipment—m sou fact u ring. 3427 Otfice, computing, and accounting rnachinca—manufacturing. 3428 Service industry machines—maou- lacturing. 3429 Other machinery manufacturing (except electrical), NEC. 3431 Electrical transmission and distribu= tion eqquipment—manufacturing. 3.732 El' industrial appautua— manufacturing. 3433 Household appltancu—mauufaetu. ins. 3434 Electric lighting and wiring equip- ment—manufacturing. S/C Rtfrrr•ncc t 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 3S9 361 362 363 364 IdICRO(ILI4E0 BY JORM"'MICRbLAB- - -� CEDAR RAPIDS r DES MOINES I J1 3435 Radio and television receiving acts 36S (except communication types)— manufacturing. 3736 Communication equipment—maou- 366 . facturing. 3437 Electronic earn onenu and aew- 367 series—manufacturing. 3439 Other electrical machinery, equip- 369 ment, and supplies manufaetur- ins, NEC. 344 Transportation equipment—man- 3441 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle 371 ufacturing, equipment—manufacturing, 3442 3443 Aircraft andparts—manufacturiag. Ship and boat building 372 and repairing. 373 3474 Railroad equipnmat—maoufactur- 374 3745 ins. Motorcycles, bicy6l". and part,— 375 manufacturing. .399 Other transportation equipment 379 ! manufacturing, NEC. 349 Otber fabricated metal products NEC, 3791 Metal cans—manufacturin5. 341 manufacturing, 3792 Cutleryry, hand tools, and general 342 • Itardw•urmsnufacturing. • 3493 Heating apparatus (except electri. 343 cal) and plumbing fixtures—mao- ufacturiag. . 3494 Fabricated structural metal prod. 347 ' ucts—manufacturing. 3495 Screw machine products sod bolts, 34S • nuts, terews, rivets, and wubent— manufacturing. 3496 Metal stamping—manufacturing. 346 3497 Coating, engraving, ■std allied ser. 347 3793 ices. Fabricated wire roducta (miK.Clla. 343 neons �rodu.—manufacturms. 3799 Other fabricated metal product 349 mrnufacturin„ NEC. MANUFACTURING -2 AND 3 bss IdICRO(ILI4E0 BY JORM"'MICRbLAB- - -� CEDAR RAPIDS r DES MOINES I J1 11 3522 Autnma c PC manufacturing. AND1CODING LANDAL.ITIES—TWO-, THREE-, AND FOUR -DIGIT – Be 'A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR L.cNTIFYING optical nts and 1<nses- 383 • actru manufacturing. dSE EVELS manuf:ctu rrng 354 Surgical, tal in- 3541 SIC 384 Curls Cafrgnry Cuda Calrgury Rrfcrrnarr Curls fufcprY facturing. 35 Prufa•innal, rrirntibq and 351 Fnginrcring Inbnrntnry, and sci- 3510 381 F.ntific and s�e.c+rcL ;note nn etts and <unttnlling irr.ttummils• cnti6c and rc•carch inslnnncats associuled equipment— appliances tunng. Dental equipment and supplies— assxialed equipmwt—manufne• pbotogral•hie and nt,tieal watches and and mamdaeWring. Luring. gads clock&—manufacturing. 35S 3521 NfechAniell measuring and control-382 , • ' 352 Inetromcnu for mcasurin••, con- trolling• and indicating physical ling erature o nea�&pptsutomstie 3560 ebaractcristic:—naa no facturing. 389 temperature eontrob)—manufae• • plies luring. 382 tem nature controls— N 0 i MICRONUIED BY I �'—JORIVI-'-MICR�CAB�- -- -_� ---� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 6a,S MANUFAC11MING-3 AND J I 3522 Autnma c PC manufacturing. • 353 Optical mcnts and lenw— 3530 optical nts and 1<nses- 383 • actru manufacturing. manuf:ctu rrng 354 Surgical, tal in- 3541 SurgicalapP"tmedical nufacturiog. 384 uments aindleupplia�manu- facturing. 3542 Orthopedic, prosthetie, and surgical and supplies—manufaci 384 ' 3543 appliances tunng. Dental equipment and supplies— 38r manufacturing. 35S Ophthalmic goods—manufactur- 3550 Ophthalmic goods—manufacturing. 38: I i ing. Photographic equipment and sup- 3560 Pht marnufactun'os t and wp- 389 356 Pilo manufacturing. plies i 357 Watches, clocks, clockwork oper- 3570 Watches, clocks, clockwork operated I 387 ` , and pas—menu- ated deviwn devien, and parts—manufacturing. I facturing. 39 Miscellaneous manufamut- 391 Jewelry. silverware, and plated 3911 Jewelry and precious metals—menu- 391 j ing, NEC. , warrmmulacluring, 3912 facturing: Jewelers' findings and materials—' 391 i manufacturing. 391 ff 3913 3914 Lapidary work. Silverware and plated ware—manu- 391 f factoring. 392 Musical inuring. and pato— 3920 Musical f manufacturing. and parts— � manufacturing. g• 393 Toys, amusement, sporting, and 3930 Toys. +murtment, sporting, and --manufacturing. 397 athletic goods—manufaetu ring. athletic goods ' 394 Pens, pencils, and other 0600 3940 Pena, pencils, and other office and 395 and artlata• materials—menu- artists' materials—manufacturing. • facturing. 395 Costume jrwelry, costume novel. 3950 Costume jc%elry, costume novelties. 39F tics, buttons, and miscellaneous buttons. and miscellaneous notions ' notions precious metals) (ca"pt precious metals)—mann- terpt -menuiiactunng.' ffacturing• 396 Tobaceo---manufsouring. 3961 Cigarettes—manufacturing. 211 2li 3962 3963 Cigar&—manufacturing. Torbseeo (chewing and smoking) and 21F 3964 snuff—manufacturing. Tobacco stemming and redrying. 214 397 Notion picture production. 3970 Motion picture production. 731 N 0 i MICRONUIED BY I �'—JORIVI-'-MICR�CAB�- -- -_� ---� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 6a,S MANUFAC11MING-3 AND J I c 3. A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND CODING LAND USE AC7Iv1TIE5—TWO-, THREE., AND FOUR -DIGIT LEVELS—Continuod Cade Culegory Cole Category Code Categury 39 Mi.cellanemu manufaetur. 399 Other mirecibmeoto meenufactur. 3991 ]lronmo and hnolu•d-mono fact ur. ing, NEC -Continued ing, NEC, and street railway tram. iu^. switching and marshaling yards). 3992 Linnlrum, aspbahedddt•Imde, and ' Railroad switching and marshaling olbrr hard aurfaee flwr cover mnnufanuring, NEC. • 3993 %falcltcs-manufacturing. Railroad terminals (passenger). - 3rr94 lamp dhadcs-manufacturing. 4114 Railroad terminals (freight). 3995 Morticians goods -manufacturing. 4115 3996 Fur dressing and dycing ' ' 3997 Signs and advertising displays - manufacturing. Railroad equipment and mainte. - 3998 Umbrellas, parawls, and ennu- 4119 nance. Other railroad transportation, NEC. - manufacnrring. ' 412 Rapid rail transit aud'street rail. 4121 3999 Other miscellaneous manufacturing, way tramportatioo, NEC. FOOTNOTES I The SIC codes are )!sled for purposes of reference. They are the codes in the SIC system that most nearly correspond lathe 4 -digit land use activity indicated. SSm ch. 111, see. A3, The Use of Standard Industrial Classification Nomenclature.-) A dash indicates that. there is no corresponding SIC code. SIC Ilrfrn•rtcc t 39111 39112 3983 3987 i 39118 3992 3993 i 3995 3904 and 3999 MANUFACTURING -2 AND 8 Code Category Code Category Code Category SIC Reference 41 Railroad, rapid rail transit, 411 Railroad transportation. Al Railroad rightof•way (excluding I - and street railway tram. switching and marshaling yards). portation. -4112 Railroad switching and marshaling - .2rl • 4113 Railroad terminals (passenger). - 4114 Railroad terminals (freight). - 4115 Railroad terminals (passenger and - ' freight). 4116 Railroad equipment and mainte. - 4119 nance. Other railroad transportation, NEC. - 412 Rapid rail transit aud'street rail. 4121 Raid rail transit and street railway - way tramportatioo, reaht•cf wxy.3 4122 Raped rail transit and street railway passenger terminals! ' 4123 Rapid rail transit and street railway - • equipment maintenance. 4129 Other rapid rail transit and street - . railway transportation, NEC. 42 Nlotor vehicle tranaports. 421 Bug transportation. '4231 Bur passenger terminals (intercity)! - ti ue. 4212 Bug passenger terminals (local)! - " 4213 Bug Passenger terminals (intercity - • and loin)! • 4214 Bus garaging and equipment mainte. - • 4219 nonce. Other bus transportation, NEC. - 422 Motor Leight Camportatinn. 4221 Motor freight terminals. - • ' 4222 Motor fres;;ht garaging and equip. - • meat maintenance. '4229 Other motor freight trnn%portatioo, - ' NEC. T`,_WT:1TTf1N, C0'lMT1S(C:1'i10.N, +.\D liilLI-r-s 1 RICROr ILI•fED BY 1 . -.JORM --MICR(i/L'A B` CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES I� u Jl i I 92 C. Maximum building bulk: 1. The maximum permitted floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.2. 2. The maximum permitted building coverage shall be 0.1. (u) Stables. Such structures shall be located at least 400 feet from any R zone boundary. (v) Transmission towers. The tower shall be located at least as far away from property lines as its maximum height above ground level. DIVISION 2 . ACCESSORY USES. Sec. 1 - Permitted accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted principal use, provisional use or special exception shall be permitted provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, located on the same lot (except as otherwise provided), do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the uses to which they are accessory, and conform to the specific requirements contained herein. The accessory uses, buildings or other structures permitted in each zone may include the following: (a) In the AG Zone. (1) Fences as regulated by Sec. 1- (2) Private garages. (3) Private greenhouses or conservatories. (4) Structures for the shelter of household pets except kennels. (5) Home occupations. ' (6) Non-commercial radio-La=�e towers. (7) Gazebos, enclosed patios and similar buildings for passive recreational use. (8) Roadside stands for the sale of produce grown on the premises provided that such a stand shall not contain more than 600 square feet of floor area, the stand is located not less than 20 feet from a street, and access to the stand is from the -entrance to the farm or residence. [-1 MICROFIL14ED BY JORFA -MICR4�UA13-- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I 65!5, 4 J J� 93 (9) Private recreational uses and facilities including but not limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. (10) Signs as regulated by Sec. (11) Off-street parking as regulated by Sec. 1-/, i (b) In the RR-1rand•RS-5 46fw`s7e5_��ium, (1) Fences as regulated by Sec. 1. (2) Private garages. (3) Private greenhouses or conservatories. 4 S POOructures for hes a er of oulsseh^ol� pets except kennels. (5) occu ons provi Vitt no om NP shall be permitted in which there is associated therewith: a. Any commodity sold upon the premises eIxF ept that which is prod ced h eor ,ly/ � Z b � � b. Any disturbance osuch as noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat or glare beyond the confines of the dwelling unit or accessory building. C. Any exterior display, exterior storage of materials, signs (except as otherwise permitted), house calls after 9:00 p. m. or before 8: 00 a.m. , ' i a4avati•ens or other indication from the exterior that the dwelling unit or accessory building is being used in part for any use other than that of a dwelling or accessory building for purely residential purposes. d. Employees other than Ithos,eesiding on the premises. ulILJIXNT. (6) Npn-romimercial awssaoq tow rsr2�s� c� � a/rtiC! errTGar ��?,�zLrK uy�Lh rf ; v j (7) Off-street parking as regulated by Sec. 1-11r.?. I (8) Gazebos, enclosed patios and similar buildings for passive recreational use. (9) Private recreational uses and facilities including but not limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. (10) Signs as regulated by Sec. 1- (11) Storage building for the storage of wood, lumber, gardening equipment and other materials and equipment exclusively for the use of the residents of the premises but not including a storage building for commercial purposes and provided that only one such building shall be permitted on a lot. �5S (1 \ I MICROFILMED DY I' I ll -JOR MM IC R ��IJL."AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES I / 84 (c) In the RS -8 RM -12 RM -20 RM -44 and RM -80 Zones. In addition to the accessory uses Included in subsection b , storage street loading shall be permitted. buildings and off - (d) In theCones. (1) For residential uses, (c) shall be permitted. the accessory uses included in subsection (2) For commercial uses there may be any accessory use provided that: a. Except in the CI -1 Zone, the floor area for storage and warehousing shall not exceed 40 percent of the total floor area,. b. Fences are erected according to Sec. C. Off-street parking and loading are provided according to Sec. 1-ZIOW d. Signs are erected according to Sec. 1-, (e) In the ORP and I zones. I (1) There may be any accessory use including but not limited to printing, publishing, design, development, fabrication, assem- blage, storage and warehousing, and employee service facilities including-Aeycare centers for the children of employees. (2) Fences as regulated by Sec. I- (3) Off-street parking and loading as regulated by'Sec. 1-�� (4) Signs as regulated by Sec. iSec. 1- Accessory use and building regulations. (a) Detached accessor uses and buildin s. otherwIn all zones, except as i ise provided, detached accessory uses and buildings shall be subject to the following requirements: i (1) Time of construction. No accessory building shall be con- structed prior to the start of construction of the principal ' building. (2) Setback from property lines. Except as otherwise provided, an accessory building shall be separated from lot lines in compliance with the following requirements: a. Accessory buildings, except for roadside stands, shall not be located in a front yard and garages and carports shall be located to provide a minimum 20 foot length "aisle" between the building and the street right-of-way line. 05s MICROFILMED BY _,,.•,,' l.. _DORM-MICR6L A9_ ' CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES U J I 95 Ah b. Except in an ORP Zon , an accessory building shall not be located closer than ive (5) feet to a side lot line or a rear lot line; however, an accessory building may be located to within three (3) feet of a side or rear lot line if it is located at least 60 feet from the street. In an v� ORP Zone, an accessory building shaljt got be located i�al side or rear yard. 42) aJ06 c. Oh"a reverse corn o�', acbuildin�� tie located closer than five (5) feet to the rear lot line. d. Setback from alley. When a garage or carport is entered from an alley, it shall not be located closer than 10 feet from the alley right-of-way line. (3) Setback from principal building. No portion of an accessory building shall be located closer than six (6) feet to the principal building. (4) Maximum rear yard coverage. In R zones, accessory buildings shall not occupy more thanx percent of the rear yard area. !S (5) Maximum height. Accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of 15 feet in R zones nor the maximum height permitted for a principal building in other zones. (6) eeze y onnect' An a esLopen uild' g ay/beontecjteo th principal bu lding y zew y or sassa eway with t 1 ast o sidw' hout einss att ched acc sory builT e bree ewa r ect in equir d si a or frd. (7) Setback forspecaa�l accessory uses. Certain uses because of special characteristics shall be located in conformance with the following requirements:n A a. Swimming pools and f14taaaas—Geurts. In R zones swimming pools with a depth of 18 inches or more, an temrfs-eeurts shall not be located in a front yard �;fx wimming pools shall not be located closer than 10 feet to a side or rear _Q {14"dV lot line. UU" b. Dog runs. In R zones deg—rags shall not be located in a front yard or closer than 10 feet to a side or rear lot line. (b) Attached accessory buildings. Attached accessory buildings shall be located pursuant to the requirements for principal buildings.exeeprt—Vhat .. buildingsfflay e requirements for R a to l: d^h- 4444uj, Attached garages and carports shall be located on 'a'lot such that a minimum 20 foot length "aisle" between the building and the street right-of-way line is provided. 1' ralc2onuaEo BY --JORM--MICR6LA13** CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1,55 J 108 (f) Parking for handicapped persons. Where a use is required to provide for handicapped persons, at least two (2) percent of the parking spaces Shall be set aside and identified with signs for use by handicapped persons. The spaces shall be a minimum of 12 feet 6 inches wide and located with convenient access to the building. A smooth, unimpeded surface shall be provided from the parking spaces to the building entrance. Sec. 1-4v_. Off-street loading requirements. Except in the CB -+8 Zone, off-street loading spaces shall be provided and maintained in compliance with the following requirements: (a) Required number of off-street loading spaces. With any retail use, warehouse, supply house, wholesale distributor, manufacturing establishment, industrial or research laboratory, or similar use which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or vans and which has a•gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more, there shall be provided the minimum number of loading spaces as follows: Square Feet of Aggregate Gross Floor Area 10,000 to 20,000 20,000 to 40,000 40,000 to 80,000 80,000 to 120,000 120,000 to 160,000 For each additional 80,000 Minimum Required Number of Spaces 1 2 3 4 5 1 additional (b) General rules li appcable to off-street loading. In the design, on an locatid number of off-street loading spaces, the rules for computing off-street parking (Sec. 1-) shall apply. (c) Design requirements. (1) All loading spaces shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust free surface. (2) Loading spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width, 25 feet in length, and 12 feet in height, exclusive of aisles.' When more than two (2) spaces are required, the spaces other than the first two (2) shall be not less than 12 feet in width, 60 feet in length, and 14 feet in height. (3) All loading spaces shall be pitched and drained to prevent the flow of water from such areas onto streets and alleys which do not have adequate drainage facilities. (d) Loading space location. (1) Loading spaces shall be located so that trucks or vans to be loaded or unloaded do not back onto or out of a street. I-0ICROEILMED BY -JORM--MICRdLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES i G5_5�' 109 (2) In R and ORP zones and in the C and I zones within 50 feet of an R or ORP zone, no loading space shall be located in the front yard. (3) Loading spaces may be provided within a side or rear yard but shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to a lot line. . J Sec. 1- Sign regulations Sec. 1- 4 . Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable to the provisions of the sign regulations: (a) Advertising sign. A sign that is not an identification or direc- tional sign. (b) Animated sign. Any sign or part of a sign that moves or has inter- mittent lighting. (c) Balloon. An inflatable bag filled with a gas and suspended in such a way as to attract attention to the premises on which it is located. (d) Banner. A piece of flexible material such as cloth, paper or plastic sheeting and suspended in such a way as to attract attention to the premises on which it is located. (e) Canopy sign. A sign attached to the underside of a canopy, marquee, or any other similar building projection. (f) Construction sign. A temporary sign identifying the architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals involved in the construction of a building and announcing the use of the building. (g) Directional sign. A sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (h) Directory sign. A sign displaying the name of a building or building complex. i MICROFIL14ED BY 1" JORM.. MOCR46L'A CEDAR RAPIDS DES'MO j ko J� 129 ' (d) Permit required. It shall be unlawful to erect or construct or cause to be erected or constructed any electric or barbed wire fence or any fence over six (6) feet in height without obtaining a permit. All applications for fence permits shall be submitted to the Building Official and shall be accompanied by a sketch or design of the proposed fence and a plot plan showing the location of the proposed fence. DIVISION &. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Sec. 1- 50 . General. The following dimensional requirements shall be applicable in all - zones or in the zones indicated. Sec. 1-yL. General yard requirement (a) In an R zone, lots^ abutting a primary arterial street, as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Map, shall have a front yard or a principal building setback of 40 feet. (b) If lots fronting on two (2) or more streets are required to have a front yard, a front yard shall be provided along all streets. (c) Where a frontage is divided among zones with different front.yard requirements, the deepest front yard shall apply to the entire frontage. Where an ORP Zone is included among the zones, the front yard required for the ORP Zone need not be considered provided lots within 100 feet of the ORP Zone shall have a front yard with not less than 20 feet. (d) Where a lot in a C or I zone abuts an R zone, a yard at least equal to the abutting yard required in the R zone shall be provided along the R zone boundary ine. (e) In all,,{{C, I and ORP zones there may be more than one^bui�on a lot provided all the yards, if required, are maintained around the group of buildings. (f) There may be two (2) or more related multi -family, hotel, motel or institutional buildings on a lot provided that: (1) the required yards are provided around the group of buildings, and -autjo-�No f�F'rr18D>�d (2) /)the buildings are separated by a horizontal is anc _ ha equal to.tbe height of,the highest building. �tf091 WIr a' "}Tt`yid Of s (g) There s a e �e mi 1 um buildingsXpyv� &eI (h) Residential uses, except motels and hotels, located at ground level in a C zone, shall be provided with the yards required in the RS -5 zone. (i) In all zones, if a side or rear yard is provided where not required, the side or rear yard shall beat least five (5) feet wide. �%h2��n�aluLlJ�.o�izW4--'V 'r. I 1 I4I CROFIL14ED BY 11_ "-JORM MICR6L_AB" -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i /� 130 Sec. 1- V, . Permitted obstructions in required yards. The following obstructions may be located in the required yards specified subject to the special conditions indicated. db , (a) In an ard. (At ,� ,a (1) �1 features. aves, cornices, marquees, awnings, ,canopies, belt course sills, buttresses, or other similar �"rel�iec-tupal features may project into any yard provided that p such projections from a principal building shall'not be closer than two (2) feet to any slide -or rear lot line of a reversed Qyp� corner lol. Such projections from an accessory building shall not be cl ser than one (1) foot to rear lot line of a reversed corner Iote dL G., 4<10 a Ltw (2) Chimneys end-44fep4aces. Chimneys -ems = may into any yard r[e/ cyuvio i �- (3) Uncovered por s� aljoni an and' s. lJasevered orches, balconies an��Rabr andings may extend into any yard provided that such projections shal not extend into a front yard morethansix (6) feet nor (4) Ramps. Ramps and..f guard railings or other architectural devices for safety protection along ramps may extend into any yard provided that such ramps do not extend itrlo-n-fibnt yaT`d clos�e�r� /,than three (3) feet to any sidp rear l.ot line)< eaGz,&veca.�414,zd.-�'. (5) Fire escapes and unenclosed stairways. Fire escapes and unenclosed stairways may extend into any yard provided they shall not extend into avyard more than three and one-half (3's) feet. All& (6) Fences and hedges. Fences and hedges may be located in any yard subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-. (7) Ornamental features. Light fixtures, flag poles, arbors, trellises, fountains, sculptures, plant boxes, plants and trees and other similar ornamental features may be located in any yard provided that: a. At 'street intersections, no ornamental feature more than two (2) feet in height above the curb level shall be located within a triangular area two (2) of its sides 30 feet in length and measured along the rights-of-way lines from the point of intersection, and b. Trees planted in the front yard shall comply with the locational requirements of Sec. 1_az and the Forestry Ordinance of the City Code of Ordinances. MICROFILMED By 1. "" DORM -'MIC Rd/LA B'- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i i 6'o, 131 (8) Signs. Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 1-� signs may be located in any yard, (9) Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 1- ­5�L, open off-street parking may be located in any yard. (10) Coin operated telephones and fuel dispensing equipment. In commercial and industrial zones, coin operated telephones and fuel dispensing equipment may be located in an 1 tY yard. (11) Mechanical and electrical appurtenances, generating devices and equipments other than noise heat pumps, required to operate and maintain the busuch as air ilding maybelocated in any yard. i (b) In any yard except the front yard. Accessory buildings may be located in any yard except the front yard. (c) In any yard except the side yard. (1) In an R zone, noise generating devices and equipment, including but not limited to air conditioning condensors, heat pumps and filter pumps may be located in any yard except the side yard unless such devices and equipment are located at least 15 feet from a side lot line or the rear lot line of a reversed corner lot. (2) In an R zone, bay windows and similar projecting windows may i extend into any yard except the side yard or the rear yard of a reversed corner lot. i' Sec. I_5 Requirements and exceptions foorgst¢lished setbacks. Where at least 50 percent of the lots along a frontage are occupied by P44 -Ac I buildings that deviate more than five 5 required front yard, the minimum ront yard for each feet from the a 1 established in the following manner: �%%�� i e (1) If all the al buildings. Of more than five (5) feet of thee requi� yard, a setback Yard shall be equivalent to the setback of the closest building to the street. (2) If all the •pP4*64.Pa,1 buildings are located more than five (5) feet closer to the street than the required front yard, the front yard shall be established five5 street than the required front yard, (s) feet (loser to the r (3) If (1) or (2) is not the case, the front be determined as follows: 1 i Id ICRO(ILI4E0 BY 11' J0RM--MICREILA9� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NES - P. ] 32 a. Interior and double frontage lots. i ld V 2. The front yard of a lot shall be established as an average of the setbacks of the pr+ne+pal buildings on the abutting lots to each side. *ard for rpsidential h901dings_Shall__ro9_be le_,_ he zees. Where a principal building is located on an abutting lot on one side only, the minimum front yard shall be equal to the setback of the plOieFipa building on the abutting lot provided the front yard shall not be less than the required front yard. b. Corner lots. The minimum front yard of a corner lot shall be the required front yard for the zone in which it is located. Sec. 1- 05,7d . Height exceptions. (a) The following structures or parts thereof shall be exempt from the height limitations set forth in the zones indicated. (1) In all zones. a. Chimneys or flues. b. Church spires. C. Cupolas and domes not used for the purpose of obtaining habitable floor space. d. Farm structures including barns, silos, storage bins and similar structures when associated with a farm. -e Flag u) es. G- �e. Parapet or fire walls extending not more -than three (3) feet above the limiting height of the building. �. �. Poles, towers and other structures necessary for essential services. 5,-h: Roof structures including elevator bulkheads, stairways, ventilating fans, cooling towers and similar necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances required to operate and maintain the building. 1n_,Y. Television antennas and similar apparatus. (2) In the C, I and ORP zones. 1 IAI CROF IEMED BY I `DORM-MICRCAO" 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ii a JI d 133 N p4a , { Grain elevators. 6. Stacks. Storage tanks and water towers. E i( Radio and television communication towers. (b) In all zones, except the ORC Zone, the maximum, height in each zone may be increased provided that for each foot of height increase above the maximum height limitation there is provided an additional two (2) feet of front, side and rear yards. DIVISION -5� . NONCONFORMITIES Sec. 1- .5.-!!5-. Intent. It is the intent of this Division to restrict and eventually elim- inate nonconforming uses because they have been found to be incompatible with permitted uses in the zone involved. Nonconforming buildings shall be regulated to prevent an increase in the degree of non -conformity. The lawful use of any building or land existing on the effective date of this Chapter may continue although such use or land does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter. Sec. 1-:546 . General provisions. (a) Construction prior to Chapter. Nothing in' this Division shall require any change in plans, construction or designated use of a building or structure for which a building permit has lawfully been issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter. Construction shall be deemed to include excavation and demgl'ition of existing buildings. (b) Unlawful use not authorized. Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorization for the continuance of the use of a structure or land in violation of the zoning regulations in effect prior to the enactment of this Chapter. Sec. 1-_57. Non -conforming lots of record. (a) A building for any use permitted in a zone may be erected on any lot of record on the effective date of this Chapter notwithstanding the lot's failure to meet the requirements of the zone for lot frontage, width and area provided that in an R zone only a single family dwelling and accessory buildings may be erected on any lot which fails to meet the requirements of lot area for a duplex or multi -family dwelling. (b) A single family dwelling on a non -conforming lot may be repaired, reconstructed or structurally altered provided a structural alteration does not increase the degree of non -conformity with lot yard and area requirements. A two-family or multi -family building located on a non- conforming lot which does not meet the lot area requirements may be repaired and may be remodelled to a lesser number of units but shall not be reconstructed or structurally altered. 1 MICROFILMED BY _ �- -JORM "MIC R6LAB' CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO CIES 00 J I 135 of this Chapter. Where the damage is less than 50%, such building may be restored up to the same degree of non -conformity as existed before such damage. (b) No building may be structurally altered in a way which increases or extends its non -conformity provided it may be structurally altered in a way which will not affect or which will decrease its non -conformity. (c) Any building which is moved shall thereafter conform to the pro- visions of this Chapter. DIVISION -5- . . TREE REGULATIONS Sec. 1-0. General. (a) Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to assure that trees are preserved and planted with the development or redevelopment of buildings and with parking areas within the City in accordance with the best ecological concepts, environmental objectives and site planning principles so the well-being of the residents of the City is protected and enhanced. /LUY (b) General applicabilit / No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the construction, reconstruction or j structural alteration of a building on a lot without conformity with the provisions herein. However, property in the CB-eZone and individual lots occupied by single family dwellings shall be exempt from the requirements p ylS� of these provisions. The distances required herein from the location o� tree shall mean the distance to the center of the tree and where jlp' I; t� fractional numbers of trees result, the number of trees required shall be 1)1l71�01 rounded to the closest whole number. The varieties and sizes/at initial11'J�� I)�il — 115stallation of trees permitted by this ordinance for the u e indicated, i are speci7ted in the "List of Suggested Trees for Iowa City"attached as a g 'bull Y� supplement to the tree regulations. Evergreen trees, used `for screening purposes in aordance with the provisions of Sec. 1. 7 (j) Screening, may be used to satisfy the requirements of the tree regulations provided they are of a variety suitable for screening purposes, as listed in the above supplement, and are allowed to grow to their mature height. (c) Site plan. When provisions of the tree regulations are applicable, a site plot plan shall be submitted with the request for a building permit and shall, in addition to the information normally required, include: (�) Itb@ sf a and 1p�ion of exting and proppsed driveyyays\and parkin eas o th of and puplj.c streets 4nd alY e, abuttyifig the lo;. I� �S the size and location of required tree i,sslands; and ccv�`. (35 Ithe mature height (small or large),/location and-type-ievergreen or �ec-iduous} of existing and proposed tree plantings. i MICROFIL14ED B1' 1 1. -DORM MICR6LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES i f I 136 (�a) Tr e. A live�lf-support g perennial woody plan with a nge o �ultiple s lf-supporting trunk() (the�siz of a tree o be plant d a niti�l in tall3kkion s indicated in "The Lis of Su'gest Tre s fo Iow (b)/ Tree i\sland. Anlunpaved pervious area lnte�pded for the. lacement f 1-4Z. Requirements. (a) Trees adjacent to and within street rights of way. The following provisions shall regulate the planting of trees adjacent to and within street rights-of-way. '(1) Applicability. '� 1'N ` �•�E��' 1) '\ tij• FCYCGK2lLcCYd GZJ GJ •%��%4[!iS%.,.0 ..uLC�C'l'`�Y�` ja. Whenever there is a ehange-in-an-existing-use, the requirements of this subsection shall be applicable to the entire lot. . j , a b. Whenever a A building 5/i s constructedreconstructed 1 - ir' 1�� ) ( str-uctur-al4y-a-l-tered-by-one-or-more-addK ti or itions----the-total-of V >' �' '4� 1 N� -which-increases-the-€loor-area•-by-more-than-1--- percent. f .the .• d4 requirements of this subsection shall be applicable to the entire lot. If any provision of this =-'a would preclude the planting of one or more trees adjacent to the right-of-way, the trees unable to be planted adjacent to the right-of-way shall be planted �y 4,yj:((�1� within the right-of-way according to the provisions of r51�� 1} paragraph (3). However, trees excluded by the provisions of lry paragraph (3) may be omitted. I. (2) .Required Tree Planting Adjacent to Street Rights -of -Way. Trees shall be planted adjacent to street rights-of-way and meet the following conditions: a 1 li The s eci-es to bei } nted shalt- e 11 s1; d th v `n\st of y1�1}p�J }� uggested Trees gr I wzoly'ras st aW ri ees ar�rmittbd-6y Le-c'ity Forestgr. }d' b)�. p••z�• Large and medium size trees shall be planted at a minimum ratio s ) IJ• 4 of one (1) tree for every 40 feet of lot frontage or for small size trees, every 30 feet of lot frontage. In the case of a P. l!% Up, corner lot, only one (1) tree for every 60 feet of lot frontage \ %I. `. � 0 shall be required. Trees shall be planted adjacent-to-st-reet-rights-of-way within I`)p eight (8) feet of the right-of-way line but not closer than four (4) feet to a public sidewalk or the anticipated location of a future sidewalk where one does not now exist. I.11cROEILMED BY �- __JORM MICR(6LAE3 -� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI ES W� r J i/ I l 137 I� �11Liv Q.pf. Small size trees located-6Awithin eight (8) feet of a buildingX +&weverx•,ilar and medium size trees shall not be located closer than 16 feet to a building. �. �. Large and medium size trees shall be spaced no closer than 40 feet apart or for small size trees, no closer than 16 feet apart, except along streets where screening is appropriate or required. In the latter case, trees shall be planted in accord- ance with the provisions of Sec. 1-fc,�(j) Screening and be of a variety suitable for screening purposes as designated in the "List of-5nggeste4 Trees for Iowa City." E.�f. Trees shall be located within tree islands and separated from parking areas pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 1- --- /Z(c)(2), Required Tree Planting for Parking Areas. i Trees shall not be located within a triangular area at street intersections, two (2) of its sides 30 feet in length and I measured along the right-of-way lines from the point of f intersection. �.j(. Trees shall be placed to avoid interference with the construction, maintenance and operation of public and private utilities above or below ground as determined by the utility icompanies and the City Engineer. i (3) Placement of Trees Within Public Rights -of -Way. Trees planted ? within public rights-of-way shall meet the following conditions: i a. A tree planting permit shall be obtained from the City Forester. b. The species to be planted shall be listed in the "List of &tggesbed Trees for Iowa City" as street trees or permitted by t the City Forester. C. Trees shall not be located within four (4) feet of a public sidewalk or the anticipated location of a future sidewalk where one does not now exist. j I d. Trees shall not be located within five (5) feet of the curb. ! e. At street intersections, trees shall not be located within 70 feet of the intersection of curb lines along arterial streets, 50 feet along collector streets, or within 30 feet of the intersection of curb lines along residential streets. f. At the intersection of a street and an aisle or a drive and at the intersection of a street and an alley, trees shall not be located within 10 feet of the drive, aisle or the right-of-way line of the alley. g. Large and medium size trees shall be spaced no closer than 40 feet apart or located closer than 16 feet to a building. Small Or i MICROFILMED BY " JCR A"�VIC REL A8ESLEDAR RAPIDS DESI401B� _t1 ' I 138 size trees shall be located no closer than 16 feet apart but may be located to within eight (8) feet of a building. h. Trees shall be placed to avoid interference with the construction, maintenance and operation of public and private utilities above or below ground as determined by the utility companies and the City Engineer. (b) T• es on ivate. r ert f sidentiai�uses. /Th folloI` g ptovi ion sha} r gul to he p�ntin of frees n prir4ate p opert� fa� r sic nti 1 uses: O Appl cab�lity. henev r a resi ential buil my is c nstructed reco str cte orlstruc ura)ly alte ed by one o more addi ions, th � tota of whi h increas s the floor area by area than 10 p rcent, th requiem nts of this ubsection s all 'be appl'catile to he entirs � lot. (2) Req fired Tre Pl nting for Reside tial Uses. T ees shall be planted on lot it a residen ialiuse and meet the foliowir,g con itions: a. The sp cies to a planted hall be list ed !in the It J. I Sug es ed frees for Iowa Ity or pe mitted by the 1Cityl Fo est r. I I b. Tr es hall be p anted at th minimum ra io of one (1) tre7e fol ev ry 50 quar feed of to al buiilding coverage of the lot. (W ere res'den ial uses ar combined ith cove,. age uses th b ildi• g aver ge shill be determined on the osis of the) g eat st am unt of re0 dential floor ar a of any loor that is' w oll or p rti sly devoted to a reside sal use.: These trees s all be i a dition' to he trees r quired to satisfy the r qui ment of Sec. 1'�„(a and Sec. 1h0(�). C. T ees shall nit be 1 tate within) fo (4) fee of a public sidewalk or wi hin thdee (3 feet of a treet-rig t-of-wa line w ere public idewal does not exit. d. T ees shall no be located withina t iangu ar a ea at street nter ectio}1 s, wo 2) of Its fides X30 f et i len th and .2c rod Ysn'n the richt-o - lines�rom t e 9A nt of as. The �) provisions shallpreri gulatertherplantl g,l for a ofng trees on private propertywfor parking areas: -(1) Applicability. in�,F�UI a. Whenever the total number of parking spaces required or provided for a.lrse xceeds 18 parking spaces, the requirements of this subsection shall be applicable. 1h}s subseatiara shall also aPPTy-in the-follawa�lgFls4erlcer. (1�lfti/ ��G�[tyCLGn� �ci✓ ccrc a�'- V✓ 1 MICROFILMED BY 1" —DORM-MICR6LA13 1 f+ CEDAR RAPIDS DES MONES j I • I 139 G! 1. If the number of parking spaces in an existing parking �rea is increased to exceed an area which would accommodateAl8x ^e (9) by 19 `-- parking spaces, the parking area in excess shall comply with the requirements of this subsection. 2. If an existing parking area, which exceeds 18 parking spaces, is increased in area, the additional parking area shall comply with the requirements of this subsection. 3. If an existing parking area does not consist of a permanent dust -free surface and is required to be surfaced or altered in any way, the provisions of this subsection shall apply as if the parking area had not previously - existed. Parking ramps, covered parking areas, and parking areas that are an integral part of a building shall be exempt from the requirements of this subsection. (2) Required tree planting for parking areas. Trees and tree islands shall be provided within and abutting the perimeter of the parking area(s) and meet the following conditions: cis to be pl�fitei}�shall be�listd inthre ist d T es for Iowa City" as appropriat P. parkin r tted he -city Forestt r` Tree islands shall be located so every parking space or portion thereof is not more than 40 feet from a small size tree within a tree island or 60 feet from a medium or large size tree within a tree island. b. ¢. Tree islands shall be located as to separate parking spaces from drives and alleys as in the illustration below. Each tree island shall not be less than 170 square feet in area for trees allowed in small islands (the length of the tree island shall not exceed 20 feet) and shall be not less than 350 r._ i MICROFILMED BY i r 1 -DORM -MICR6CA13 ­ J � CEDAR RAPIDS DES PIOINES (011�r Jl i / � I j 140 square feet in area for trees not allowed in smaller islands as indicated in the "List ofxjvgge-ted Trees for Iowa City." Tree islands shall be separated from parking spaces, drives, and alleys by an unmountable curb or a barrier a minimum of five (5) inches in height. The curb or barrier shall be constructed in such a manner that salt water runoff will not damage the tree. Trees allowed in small tree islands shall be planted within required tree islands at the ratio of one tree for each 170 square feet of tree island area. Large or medium size trees not allowed in smaller islands shall be planted within required tree islands at the ratio of one tree for each 350 square feet of tree island area. j, d Trees allowed in small tree islands shall be located a minimum of four and a half (4k) feet from the edge of a tree island and trees allowed only in large tree islands shall be located a { minimum of nine (9) feet from the edge of a tree island. I h. Trees shall not be located within four (4) feet of a public sidewalk or within three (3) feet of a street right-of-way line where a public sidewalk does not exist. (d) Installation. All tree plantings required by these provisions shall 1 be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use. If the plantings cannot be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use, the Building official may grant a delay to the seasonal calendar dates of June 1 or November 1, whichever occurs first. 3 (e) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a lot to maintain and replace, if necessary, trees required by these provisions after their planting. DIVISION o' . PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Sec. 1-0113. General. (a) New uses. Any use established in the commercial or industrial zones after the effective date of this Chapter shall comply with the minimum j performance standards contained in this Division. (b) Existing uses. Existing commercial and industrial uses which are not in compliance with the performance standards contained in this Division are exempt except where the degree of non-compliance clearly results in a nuisance. Conditions which do not comply shall not be increased in scope or magnitude. Such uses shall be permitted to be enlarged or altered provided that the addition or change conforms with the applicable performance standards. (c) Certification. When necessary, the Building Official may require certificat— ion by a registered professional engineer or other qualified person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met. �5_11" I4IEROFILMED BY 'DORM"MICR(�LAB` I CEDAR RAPIDS DES t4p19ES I J 1 71 i1 141 I Sec. 1- 6 . Requirements. (a) Smoke. The emission of smoke from any operation or activity shall not exceed a density or equivalent opacity permitted below. For the purpose of grading the density or equivalent opacity of smoke, the Ringelmann Chart as published by the United States Bureau of Mines shall be used. (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the emission of smoke darker in shade than Ringelmann No. 1 from any chimney, stack, vent, opening, or combustion process beyond lot lines is prohibited. (2) In the I zones, the emission of smoke darker in shade than _... . Ringelmann No. 2 from any chimney, stack, vent, opening, or combustion process beyond zone boundary lines is prohibited except that the emission of smoke of a shade not to exceed Ring- elmann No. 3 is permitted for not more than three (3) minutes total in any one eight (8) hour period when starting or cleaning a fire. i (b) Particulate matter. No person shall operate or cause to be operated any process or furnace or combustion device for the burning of coal or other natural or synthetic fuels without using approved equipment, i methods or devices to reduce the quantity of gasborne or airborne solids of fumes emitted into the open air exceeding a rate permitted below at the { temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit. For the purpose of determining the adequacy of such devices, these conditions shall apply when the percentage of excess air in the stack does not exceed 50 percent at full load. The foregoing requirement shall be measured by the A.S.M.E. Test Code for dust -separating apparatus. All other forms of dust, dirt and fly ash shall be completely eliminated insofar as escape or emission into the open I air is concerned. ( J 1rC iYLL�)u,JJ {�LGryYL'-YLC..jGE �u�J I i i c I 1 65s, I 141CROf IL14ED BY JORM"MICR46LAB' CEDAR RVIDS DES MOIRES I' 1 I 142 j (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the emission of particulate matter suspended in air shall not exceed 0.35 grains (.0023 ounces) per .I standard cubic foot (70 degrees F. and 14.7 psia) of air during any one-hour period or a total from all vents and stacks of one- half ('s) pound per hour per acre of lot area during any one-hour period. i (2) In the I zones, the emission of particulate matter suspended in air shall not exceed 0.35 grains (.0023 ounces) per standard cubic foot (70 degrees F. and 14.7 Asia) of air during any one- hour period or a total from all vents and stacks of three (3) . pounds per hour per acre of lot area during any one-hour period i _. (c) Noise. Noise from any operation or activity shol not exceed the ound/hevel s `pel i tte a the o owing ab e. F, r he pu se ,of as ri the ant nsity and frequ ncy f sound, the sound 1 vel meter the tJ e b nd an ly r a the impact noise analyzer'shill be mpldyed. ela net ork and the fast leter esponse J the soul level m ter s ab use oun s of Jery+short durationlas from fore hamm s, p npr sses, an metal she rs hich anngt be mea ured accurately 'th aoun le el mteri shalllbe easur d with the i pact n sp analyz r. dcte and nal zers calib at d in e referred Frequellcies (Uni ed tas bf eri a tanda�d 1 6-1 671 Preferred Fregqencies or qcoticeI M asurTmentp) shall a used Nn �h a tablelheadedj"gctave Ba d, \� PredJerreb Fr quen ies. Oc ave band a al ers kali rated I th the p e- +� 1�6y oct ve b nds (Uni ed 5 ates of America Standar Z24 1q- 953, Oct ve '\ Bind Fil er S t) hall be u ed w'th Itables eade "Octav Band, P%e- 196b." The following sources onoise shill be exempt: f (1)I Noi eslemana ing ]from �constructiQn and ma ntenance activi ies i bet eeq 7:00J .m.�and 7100 p.m. Suchlactivi iesjare those which are nog -routine operations, ,'temporary in naiture, and conducted infrequently. 1I I I i (2� Occ signally used) safety sigwarning devices, and a e�- gen y ppessu a relje2ehiclesJ lves., (3) Tr nsie t ises froer than refriger ed veh�cl s arked o night. (d) Toxic matter. The release of airborne toxic matter from any opera- tion or activity shall not exceed the fractional quantities permitted below of the Threshold Limit Values adopted by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. If a toxic substance is not listed, verification that the proposed level of toxic matter will be safe and not detrimental to the public health or injurious to plant and animal life will be required. The measurement of toxic matter shall be on the average of any 24-hour sampling period. (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the release of airborne toxic matter shall not exceed 1/8th of the Threshold Limit Values f beyond lot lines. S� i MICROFILMED BY -JORM--MICRljLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES M018ES ! r y I C { 1 142 i (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the emission of particulate matter suspended in air shall not exceed 0.35 grains (.0023 ounces) per standard cubic foot (70 degrees F. and 14.7 psia) of air during any one-hour period or a total from all vents and stacks of one- half (h) pound per hour per acre of lot area during any one-hour - period. I (2) In the I zones, the emission of particulate matter suspended in air shall not exceed 0.35 grains (.0023 ounces) per standard cubic foot (70 degrees F. and 14.7 psia) of air during any one- hour period or a total from all vents and stacks of three (3) pounds per hour per acre of lot area during any one-hour period. I ' (c) Noise. Noise from any operation or activity sh not exceed the ound evels :pe�i nitte i the fo owing ab e. F, r he pub se ,of Bas ri the int nsity and frequency f sound, the sound 1 vel meter the I to e bind an ly r a the impact noise analyzer• shill be mploIyed. �I J I 1 i e fla net ork and the fast meter esp�nse o� the soul level m ter 1\1' s al b use . oun s of �eryjshort duration,IIas from flore hamm s, p nc pr sses, an mal she rs Which anngt be I�ea�ured a�cupately 'th a oun le el m ter,' shalllbe easur d with the Apact n ise analyz r. Ip ct ve and nal zers Calib'rat d in tike referred Frequencies (Uni ed - to es of merita tandard 1 6-1P67 Preferred Frequencies or qco stical M asurfinent ) shill a used qn the tablelheaded �'actave Ba d Pre erred Fr quenties.' Oc ave band anal Zers call rated �taaith the e� �p 1�6 Octave b nds (Uni ed States of America Standarl Z24 19- 953, Ocp've '\ Ban Filler S t) hall be u$ed with th tables 'eade "Octav Band, Pie- i ' 19 ." I The following ources o not a sh ll be;exemi J Noi es Jemana ing from constructi n and ma ntenance activi its betweep 7:00 m.jand 7100 p.m. Such�activi iesiare those w ich i are nor-routine operations, ;temporary in nature, and conducted � inf equently. (2J Occ signally used) safe y signals iarning devices, and eine I- gen y ppessu a reljef v Ives. (3) Tr nsient ises fro ehicl her tha refriger ed veh'cl s arked o night. (d) Toxic matter. The release of airborne toxic matter from any opera- tion -Cr actiivity shall not exceed the fractional quantities permitted below of the Threshold Limit Values adopted by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. If a toxic substance is not listed, verification that the proposed level of toxic matter will be safe and not detrimental to the public health or injurious to plant and animal life will be required. The measurement of toxic matter shall be on the average of any 24-hour sampling period. (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the release of airborne toxic matter shall not exceed 1/8th of the Threshold Limit Values beyond lot lines. f I' MICROFILMED BY - - _,,,.•`. r - '"DORM -MIC ROLAB' i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! r i Octave Band' Pre -1960 'Cycles/Sec.) 20- 75 - 75- 150 ISO- 300 300-'600 600-1200 1200-2400 2400-4800 _ Above 4800 Type of Analyzer Octave Band '-'g'ferred Freq. 31.5 63 125 2SO Soo 1000 2000 4000 8000 Imaact.Noise Overall Maximum Permitted Sound Levels, dB (Re: .002 In Clones and ORP Zone Measured at R Zone Boundary, Recreational Area, or School Area* 72 67 S9 S2 \46 1 34 32 76 71 / 657 5// 45 39 34 32 80 • The daeibelvalues specified shat},"be reduced by 5 decibels at R Zone boundary linesValines t een 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; at recreational area bounbetween 6:00 p.m. and •9:00 p'.m.; and at school) ary lines between 8:00 a.m. i and 4:00 p.m. Essent�'a1 services such as electrical sub- stations and safety, devices shall be exempt from this requirement. Adjacent Lot 79 74 66 59 53 47/ 39 78 72 64 57 S1 46 41 38 FIV ar) In I -hand I-2 Zones Measured at R Zone oundary, C Zone Reer tional Area, or ORP Zone or School Area• Boundary 72 79 67 74 C, S9 65 S2 S9 46 53 40 47 34 41 32 39 76 71 65 57 50 45, 39 34 32 80 •r_ B3 78 72 64 S7 51 46 41 38 86- 141CROFILMED BY ~ L. 1 _JOR__1 M -MIC RdC"AB- LCEDAR RAPIDS • DES WINES `s _ I 143 (2) In the I zones, the release of airborne toxic matter shall not exceed 1/8th of the Threshold Limit Values beyond zone boundary 1 i nes. (e) Odor. The emission of offensive odorous matter from any operation or activity shall not exceed the odor threshold concentration defined in the American Society for Testing and Materials Method D1391-57 "Standard Method for Measurement of Odor in Atmospheres (Dilution Method)" as the level which will just evoke a response in the human olfactory system when measured as set forth below. ALt c (1) In theAC zones and ORP Zone, odorous matter shall not exceed the odor threshold concentration beyond lot lines at ground level ior habitable elevation. (2) In the I zones, odorous matter shall not exceed the odor threshold concentration beyond zone boundary lines at ground 1 level or habitable elevation. (f) Vibration. Earthborne vibrations from any operation or activity � shall not exceed the displacement values below. Vibration displacements shall be measured with an instrument capable of simultaneously measuring in three mutually perpendicular directions. The maximum vector resultant shall be less than the vibration displacement permitted. The maximum permitted displacements shall be determined by the following formula: J K 0 = f where D = displacement in inches K = a constant given in table below i f = the frequency of the vibration i transmitted through the ground in cycles per second Constant K by Type of Vibration t Zone and Place of continuous impulsive (at less than Measurement least one second 8 pulses rest between per 24-hour pulses which do period not exceed one second duration) C Zones and ORP 0.003 0.006 0.015 Zone: at lot lines I Zones: a. at zone 0.030 0.060 0.150 boundary lines b. at R zone, 0.003 0.006 0.015 If _ I G� MICROFILMED BY �l J - JOR M"" -MIC Rb C.4 E! - 1 LEDAA RA IDS DES M018E5 I � 1 144 recreational area or school boundary lines (g) Glare. Glare or light from any operation and all lighting for parking areas or for the external illumination of buildings or grounds shall be directed or located in a manner such that direct or indirect illumination from the source of light shall not exceed one and one-half (1's) footcandles Yin any R zone or C zone where a residential use is located. a 0 iw t:J (h) Sewa a wastes. The following standards shall apply to sewage wastes at the point of discharge into the public sewer. (1) Acidity or alkalinity shall be neutralized within pH range from six (6.0) to ten and one-half (10.5). (2) Wastes shall contain no cyanides; no chlorinated solvents in excess of one-tenth (.1) ppm; no sulphur dioxide or nitrates in excess of 10 ppm; no chromates in excess of 25 ppm; no chlorine demand greater than 15 ppm; no phenols in excess of five one - hundredths (.05) ppm. There shall be no more than 25 ppm of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oils or products of mineral oil origin or any combination thereof. There shall be no oil and grease of animal or vegetable origin in excess of 300 ppm. No waste listed in this section shall contain any insoluble substances exceeding a daily average of 500 ppm (if exceeded, the City may apply a cost surcharge) or failing to pass a No. 8 standard sieve or having a dimension greater than one-half (1/2) inch. (i) Stora a The open storage of materials and equipment shall not be�riCt�° permitted i any zone except the I-1 and I-2 Zones provided that the^ requi`iDents are met: (2fa,Storage of materials and equipment shall be completely screened from view as required in Subsection (j) below. pP b,AII combustible material shall be stored in such a way as to include, where necessary, access drives to permit free access v\ of fire fighting equipment. (,3) The bulk storage of flammable liquids and chemicals, when stored either in underground or above -ground tanks, shall occur no closer to the lot line or any principal building than the distance indicated by the following table: Minimum Separation Distances Water Capacity Underground Above -Ground Per Container Containers Containers Less than 125 gals. 10 feet None �Q.SS i 141CRDFILMED BY ,,,•,., 1. -DORM-"MICROLAB- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14D19ES i �� 145 125 to 250 gals. 10 feet 10 feet 251 to 500 gals. 10 feet 10 feet 501 to 2,000 gals. 25 feet 25 feet 2,001 to 30,000 gals. 50 feet 50 feet 30,001 to 70,000 gals. 50 feet 75 feet 70,001 to 90,000 gals. 50 feet 100 feet y The distance may be reduced to not less than 10 feet for a y single container of 1,200 gallons water capacity or less, provided such a container is at least 25 feet from any other ll lrl'4 container of more than 125 gallons water capacity. i `I, J•1� • use N abuts soreis�across as street, highware a lot y,ealley, or railroad rightaoftwaylfrom an R or ORP Zone, a school, or a recreational area including a park, playground or the Iowa River, screening shall be preserved, planted or a aconstructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions set forth y W W belown s i W W C< 1 r u L C c 3 va (1) Location. m m� g t m 3 .y 2 r M T W S a o { E c c B a. Except for a use in the ORP Zone, screening shall .ini a °e e a m ° m a 15 -a d i e E be provided along lot lines or street right-of-way not 0 E W u tai.en� a D W u E in a manner sufficient to effectively obscure the ioc W W �; .e o 3 G•^ 7r s y c ,tea. commercial or industrial use from view within ng a ,c E ° rxor d e •N m _ the lot lines of an R or ORP Zone, or school, abut- ORIS. m „ W N: eta 3 3 9r W e street from said cam- nt c 3 w lrt e o I � W , .0 . e al or industrial use. '�.+ me ! 7 m 'o b. In an ORP Zone, screening shall be provided in a a M �5 c W o .o ;0 `o a� location and manner sufficient to effectively ob-:onl °,° o. 3 �I, a WW m ecure all off-street parking and loading, storage, bt � 3'^ 3 ° ,W, a 2 m c or other such areas of activity from view withinectQ > '> aauri am 4 0 m E the lot lines of the R Zone or school. a I" E E r e c e" N E W a ar ass a activit q o�vi w.wit i x o k Q ?f o. a r 7 H m C• �RP Zos{E %she. sGhOdl,,vir� as iolr� ; a ` > m " W a d cl a a 3 aW � 3 Y .e 3 W o 6 W^ C m W m 0E.N c (2) Screening material v a W 00^ 0$ e $ pt a. 'A planting screen of pyramidal arbor vitae, the Ii tae he ntjn s o x a plantings being at least three (3) feet high when n lit ant d a td ppc�d planted and spaced four (4) feet on center, may be • I bthqr eV gra n used. Other evergreen varieties may be used iflndl paced ac orjdi g approved by and spaced according to the city for tied shall hate a ester, The planting bed shall have a minimum' free of any impe - dimension of five (5) feet, be free, of any impervi. I salt ma le run ff ous surface, and be separated from streets, drives I and parking areas by an unmountable curb or barrier in such a manner that send and saltwater elpeIT, , t}I ct d t r ve runoff will not damage the screenipg, other F andi tonss a b. Where a planting screen cannot be expected ton,l an eart en Ib rm thrive because of intense shade, sail or other rnn./Or dth r ac ept. le ditions, a solid fence of durable construction, antyi,to a e h ofs'x earthen berm covered with grass or low shrubs' 8ui'ldin Off* ial. and/or other acceptable materials which provide maximum visual obscurity to a height of six (6) feet at maturity may be used if approved by the city forester. y MICROFIL14ED BY I L" 'DORM' -M IC RbL AES- CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOVES I 15_6� 146 (3) Time of installation. a. If a lot proposed for a commercial or industrial use is located adjacent to or opposite an existing resi. ' dential use or subdivision in an R Zone, or a school, screening as required herein shall be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use. The city forester may grant a delay to the seasonal calendar dates of June 1 or November 1, which- ever comes first. Similarly, if a lot or space in. tended for the placement of a manufactured hous- ing use is located adjacent to, or across the street from an existing residential development in an R1A or RIB Zone, the owner of the manufactured housing use shall provide screening as described herein. b. If "a" above is not the case, screening need not be provided until within six (6) months after a build. ing permit is issued for a residential use or a school, a final plat of a residential subdivision is approved, or a recreational area is available for use on adjacent or opposite land. _ f,e rea u11 ales „ -1.1 saute IUP 1UsQ/O,,, Bad *Atm -or app 'te n (4) Exceptions. a. Where a proposed or existing commercial or industrial use is or will be located adjacent to or opposite a City d tii1b recreational area, screening may be waived upon the appreval—o€--iha_Racks and—Recreation--Commission- for the ^ following reasons: a' 1. If adequate existing or proposed landscaping within Yl)1•IYliu) the recreational area is or will be provided. 2. If the nature of a use and the building(s) occupied by the use are not objectionable to the purpose of the recreational area. b. Screeninamay be waived by the Building Official where the view is/blocked by a change in grade or by the natural or man-maddefeatures as determined by the Building Official. (5) Maintenance. The owner shall keep all screening prop. sal1 '1;e pr Pe ly ) ma erly maintained, free of trash and litter and all planter/ and all 1 i, dna materials pruned in such a manner as to provide effec-; ecti vobscuri ty r live visual obscurity from the ground ton height of at feet. least six (6) feet. v M i MICROFILMED BY `- - JORM MICR6LA9' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01NES. r L L JORM MICROLAD J i�t 11 ti'` ilrl.�Ja tj s ' %L < '! V ' -.. 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SWI�SHER i}f, [ ♦ 1"-_, ° ti _ OHO ACRES 'fl 1 I - fJilt, 4Ta.E ti t l Y � n a � ' .ic•I� —� ° i � ' ° -�• `II . / ;� _._:1 ,'-� �� I RIFMiE ./+Srt•' - o _ E Y . } f ° � I� t v '' � E341F3 ): ' � ' • i 1r-F�17 y i IIL �=;a � . f• � � ,Ir• , � 1 nw.nuRE, i}! ° I / �. I ' i <\ A I I'---- `fjti'�rP,i E 1 .��CI• COU FALLIf 20 21 l.� I I, � � Is—,_r—I _=._-_='-_�._.�\\ '{ 'rT 4ry���` irf4�,^�•�..�%P1�r P . Io\NA RlLEy\\ °yfA, r bE,1,{.• ,.1 n 1`• \ \ I I J . I . it \ ,I I w I' . IA1CNOi ILIdCD 8'I JORM MICROLA6 ' CEDAR RAPIBS • DCS TINES I , J1 JOHNSON COUNTY RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN j Prepared By: Johnson County Council of Governments 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Staff: Judson Te Paske, Senior Planner Barbara Murray, Community Assistance Coordinator Paige Atwood, Graphics Technician Original Research By: I Johnson County Regional Planning Commission j I JOHNSON COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION Milver Hora Tony Serbourcek Steve Lacina. Isabel Turner Jack Neuzil i i JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Michael Cilek Betty Ockenfels Harold Donnelly Don Sehr Dennis Langenberg November, 1982 1 141CROFIL14ED BY 11` ""DORM-MICR6LA19-- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i RESOLUTION NO. II -+1-9X-1 RESOLUTION ADOPTING CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHEREAS, by Resolution 1-3-79-23, the Johnson County Baord of Supervisors adopted a Development Policy for Rural Johnson County which Development Policy was adopted pursuant to the requirement of Chapter 358A of the Code of Iowa that county zoning regulations be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the said Development Policy identified the North Corridor of Johnson County, Iowa, as a special situation warranting a special approach to deal with the - needs and opportunities of that region in the north central part of the county; and WHEREAS, the said Development Policy called for preparation 'of a detailed development plan for the North County Corridor; and — WHEREAS, the Johnson County Zoning Commission has, after public hearing, made j recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the substance of a Corridor Development Plan; and WHEREAS, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors conducted public hearings on i specific proposed Corridor Development Plans on December 11, 1980, January 13, 1982, January 13, 1982, March 2, 1982, and October 5, 1982; and WHEREAS, the proposed Corridor Development Plan considered by this resolution has been revised in response to the comments received at the public hearings; • I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: f 1. The Corridor Development Plan dated October 1982 as published by the Johnson County Council', of Governments is hereby adopted, as a plan to guide future I development in the North Corridor of Johnson County, Iowa; 2. The performance standards which will implement the goals and objectives of the Corridor Development Plan shall not vary from those set out in Part Five of the Plan; 3. The County Zoning Commission is requested to report on a regular basis concerning any need for updating or revising the adopted Corridor Development Plan. On motion by �� and seconded by i` a N passed and approved this � day f November, 1982. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Cilek x Donnelly x Langenberg x Ockenfels X Sehr ATTEST: CWS �OCJ�CkY �PAAA Tom Slockett, County Auditor by: Phyllis A.G. Boeke Secretary f ' i Id ICRorILMED BY ; �- 'JORM"MIC R(,/CAB� 7 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES �� CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN Table of Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION - The Corridor Location 1 - Countywide Policies 1 - Problems of Growth 1 - Process of Plan Preparation 4 PART 2: KEY FACTORS FOR CORRIDOR POLICY - Existing Development Patterns 7 - Forecasts of Future Growth 9 - Concerns of the Public - Road System 100 - Agricultural Resources 10 - Water Quality 10 - Water Quantity 10 - Public Services and Costs 11 Energy 11 - Open Space Resources & Recreational Facilities 12 PART 3: ALTERNATIVES STUDIES 13 - Description of Criteria and Design Options 14 - Four Alternate Concepts 15 - Reaction to Plan Alternates PART 4: CORRIDOR PLAN CONCEPT - Balancing the Needs 17 - Goals 17 - Objectives 17 - Selection of a Hybrid Concept 1 - Three Policy Areas 200 I I PART 5: CORRIDOR PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 21 Performance Standards 23 • i APPENDICES: A. Report on Survey Responses B. Tabulation of Workshop Results C. Report on Road Impacts of Rural Development 0. Description of Alternate Concepts E. (Map Pocket) Map of Existing Land Use F. (Map Pocket) Corridor Development Plan Map �I r MICROFILMED BY _ . JOR M -"MIC RL+i:MOj;E - L; I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES ' : PART ONE INTRODUCTION i THE CORRIDOR LOCATION The area called the North County Corridor refers to the north central Portion of Johnson County, generally surrounding the Coralville _ Reservoir and Lake Macbride. This part of the county is characterized by rugged to rolling topography and extensive wooded coverage. Due I to the aesthetic qualities, the presence of two water bodies, and • the proximity of two metropolitan areas, the Corridor has attracted substantial suburban growth, mostly during the years 1960 to 1980. J In this period, more than 2,000 residential lots were platted and \' about 1,350 homes constructed. i COUNTY -WIDE POLICIES j The Corridor Plan is one aspect of the Rural Development Policies for j Johnson County. The basic framework was adopted by the County Board of Supervisors in January, 1979. At that time the Corridor was identified as an area needing a special study and a specialized set of policies. The countywide development policies were adopted in part to meet the j requirement in the State Code of Iowa for comprehensive plans as a basis for local zoning ordinances. This adoption of policy, based on a recommendation of the County Zoning Commission, culminated an ' j extensive effort by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, in cooperation with county and city officials to prepare a plan for orderly growth in the county. . The development policies were the product of extensive public partici- I pation through public meetings, workshops and questionnaires. Three major reports had been published and extensive data collected. The policies were also an attemptto coordinate with previously adopted plans for the metropolitan area (Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights) and other cities in the county. Three policy areas were delineated in the development guidelines: 1) the rural agricultural areas, 2) the cities and their immediate environs, and 3) the North County Corridor. The general recommendations were to Preserve agricultural operations in the rural areas, to cooperatively plan for the orderly growth of each city, and to study the Corridor area in greater detail, preparing a North County Corridor Development Plan. This plan deals with the third policy area, the North County Corridor. - PROBLEMS OF GROWTH: The Need for a Corridor Plan The pattern of growth in the Corridor during the past twenty years has been unplanned and scattered, about 701 of the new lots are in 53 separate subdivision, plus about 30% on isolated sites. Contributing to the scattered pattern was the expanse of residential zoning, more -1- 141CR01 i LMED BY I-JORM MICR4/CAB" CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES j I I ----- ----- - 4w % 13 rri lxrj� V4 OF C( i .0ty. :L E w North County Corridor -2- MICROMMED By JORM MICR6LAS CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Ji than 10,000 acres, assigned to the Corridor when the county's zoning ordinance was first adopted in 1960. This zoning pattern far exceeded any reasonable forecast of land consumption for residential purposes. Theoretically, this amount of zoned land would permit as many as 20,000 dwellings with 60,000 residents. once the zoning district was drawn, however, the county government has had relatively little control over the staging of growth. As growth occured, typical problems began to emerge. Requests for improved roads have been common. As will be pointed out later in this report, the conversion of a rural farm -oriented rock road into a suburban paved highway is a difficult and expensive project. Further, because of the scattered growth, many different roadways were being impacted -by relatively small developments. This pattern made it inefficient if not impractical to provide an orderly system of road improvements. Concerns were also expressed for the preservation of productive agricultural land and the protection of pre-existing agricultural operations, which tend to.be two distinct issues. when the original residential zoning pattern was established, it included substantial areas of very productive flat land, most of which continues to be in agricultural use. Also, for those areas which have mixtures of both productive and less usable agricultural land, there was the added issue of protecting the farm operations from complaints and negative effects of neighboring residential development. The nature of these concerns is described later in this report. It should be noted that farming does not operate exclusively on prime land; there are appropriate uses of marginal land, such as hay production and pasture, and timber reserves can provide buffers and other environmental benefits. Water resources and other environmental issues were also raised during the period of rapid Corridor growth. Instances of dropping water tables and failing septic tanks caused residents and public officials to be alert to the difficulties of relying on rural systems for semi- urban development. A more recent problem of Corridor development has been the concern of the now suburban residents to protect the -rural character which originally attracted them to the Corridor: Many development proposals submitted to county government generated lively debate and controversy. These discussions pointed out that the first generation of rural development may appear problem free, but the subsequent stages are disruptive since they are inherently unplanned and unanticipated. -3- i 141CROFILIIED BY �- --JORM MICR4/LAB' I CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1.1014ES I J PROCESS OF PLAN PREPARATION In advance of official adoption of the county -wide policies in early - 1979, preparatory steps for the Corridor Plan were taken in the summer of 1978, particularly a comprehensive survey of all residents of the Corridor area, including both farmers and non-farm residents. As shown on the process chart, extensive background information was also collected, depicting the physical, economic and social dimensions of the Corridor area. Growth forecasts were prepared and growth capacity was measured. Soil capability factors were mapped. The extent of existing residential zoning was depicted. Four alternate development concepts were constructed: 1. Existing Trends , 2. Suburban Service Districts 3. Reduced Trends: Clustered Growth I 4. Reduced Trends: Scattered Growth These four concepts were compared in a policy matrix format, using the key data items, the predominant physical characteristics, and the public attitudes conveyed in the questionnaires. IFollowing a special workshop for a large group of local government officials (March, 1979), two public meetings were held (April, 1979) to receive public comment and discussion on these four concepts. The Land Use and Water Resources Committee, during the summer of 1979, .. evaluated the findings and responses to that point and, with staff assistance, developed's hybrid concept called "Reduced Trends; Planned Neighborhoods." A joint meeting was held with the County Zoning Commission and the general concept was presented to the Regional Planning Commission. The Committee, during this phase, also struggled with the' likely difficulty of changing any of the zoning patterns which had been in existence since the original County Zoning Ordinance of 1960. Alter- nate methods of implementing the selected development concept were explored and discussed. - Finally, in October and November, the Committee agreed on a develop- ment plan map using a 2 -tiered policy framework as described in Part Four of this report. A joint meeting was held between the County Zoning Commission and the Land Use and Water Resources Committee to discuss the plan and its implementation concept. Most recently, an opinion from the County Attorney's office was sought concerning the legality of the concept, with a favorable report on that issue. -4- i i MICROFILMED BY ; )" -DORM- _MICR6L:A - CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES �� i I CORRIDOR PLAN SEQUENCE Adopted by RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES --j JCRPC & Brd. of Sup. i CORRIDOR STUDY INITIATED i '.KGROUND SURVEY OF SURVEY OF i DATA RESIDENTS FARMERS DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS I 1. Existing Trends -- 2. Suburban Service Districts 3. Compact Suburban Centers 4. Scattered Growth Areas EVALUATION OF Public FOUR ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS Workshops ' HYBRID CONCEPT H5• •• "REDUCED TRENDS: PLANNED NEIGHBORHOODS" APPLY DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT TO CORRIDOR PLAN JI PUBLIC REVIEW & AGENCY REVIEW OF CORRIDOR PLAN PLAN ADOPTION COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -6- Detailed Implementation Proposals CITIES ADJACENT TO CORRIDOR 141CROFIL14ED BY -JORM -MICR46L:AB'-- CEDAR RAPIDS DES NOIRES ..J Zoning Map Zoning Ordinance Capital Programs J� PART TW0 FACTORS FOR CORRIDOR POLICY EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS AND RECENT TRENDS ' As shown on the following tables, population of the Corridor is i divided among three residence types: farmsteads, major subdivisions, and isolated homesites. Corridor Development Data (1979) Farmsteads 469 Homes in major subdivisions 1,003 ! Homes on isolated sites 372 Total Dwellings 1,844 Estimated rural population - 6,085 - - (1844 x 3.3 persons per dwelling) Vacant Residential Lots (851 in subdivisions) 951 Municipal Population (1980 estimated) North Liberty 1,750 Solon 1,050 Swisher 700 Shueyville 250 TOTAL 3,750 Vacant Land zoned for Residential Use 9,200 acres* (*Corridor Area only, Includes combination of R-1 Suburban Residential and A-2 Resort) The table on the following page lists all subdivisions in the Corridor by township and describes their current status of development. Although detailed data for building permits issued for the Corridor are not available, the following table indicates that rural development appears to be declining in recent years. Rural Permits Issued (Johnson County) BUILDING PERMITS YEAR LATS PLATTED (H of New Dwellings) 1976 127 157 1977 355 165 1978 200 117 1979 212 67 -7- i MICROFILMED BY -DORM -MIC CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! J� I 1 . 1 NORTH CORRIMI, IUBDIVISICA Bwewrxim JcW 1/39/00 Rep Htr.tltn• T,rh.hll oevel,re In[. V..ent Ints AMlnr'. plat 923 B-16 Big Grow. 5 25 NN 0-16 Pam 8 13 SAW. A-17 919 Grove ] 1 1 aloe Ridge estsn. A-15 Jeffar.on 6 a trmbl.woM asset.. A-19 J.ffer.an ]] 1 Nuel.emd f] A-26 Jefferson 0 IS mmetoye Trsll A-15 Jeff.... 14 16 ,- f .1 Heighu hl5 xwgort 5 II . Otrelvllle take lgror A -I5 J.ff.s... lT 11 Mrelville take T.tr.te h30 Pum AA 91 Cotte,. bosaws 1-09 119 Guw BT 15 •. country get.". D-6 Penn 21 19 county Oovn D-]1 Pmx T 16 C[1pWn hS Mm 20 5 ' tleacelsnd Ridge 8-10 wblson 0 10 Inky hfl alp Grow T 0 ... Fjord. Worth o-6 Pero a ss I - Yl.ktry Heights I A -]I Jefferson 0 16 '• Vlektry Heights 11 A-]] J.ffe..on 0 le midden Valley "t.". A•13 J1ff.r.on 0 10 W. Crus maror 9-]] alp Grow ]] 91 _ L eke Inproweent 0.5 • Penn ]9 I] tate M,twide O.lyhtA 9-20 819 Gro V. 12 16 We mint tents. A-26 J.(tanon 26 it 1 ' lakevlew Wile o-15 wwryrt ]T 10 i ] tek.wlov Ridge A-16 J.(f.rsan 67 5 m LiMin ton P34 NAvptre 9 a martin o-21 Pero 15 1 marlup. A-15 Jeff.nm T . wtd-Rtwr Wsven A-15 Wdl..n to 11 ! maid-Rlwr Heights A-17 w0bch 13 T Na..[e 9.10 al, crow 6 11 Mkrldp. Gteta[ 0-14 net Wu. 35 _] Oetridpe ten ters... A-16 Jefferson 0 17 mi., Heights D-]8133 36 Penn mws,wiev own[ h]T Penn ]] T mlllnp Mn. A-10 Mr.non ] ] Saul A-26 J.ff.[.on 0 6 ff'.t Hill tenth.s o-] wewg ,t 1 16 tows maple will. c-9 w.vpo[t ] 10 .I TLEerl.ke A-16 J.ff.rmn 12 I] . Tieb sC Tolls Gtat[e 0-I6 Nwrpotn ]] a Tutk.y Ctt.k 0.16 Newport 17 t0 . vin Vr11.Y lakes A-]] Jeff....n 39 6 Nin View Heights (meth sM Stuth) h20 alp Grow. 109 50 assist a-]] Big Crowe 0 19 Y9Mw bluff D13 test W<.. a ]g j West view Atra. h12 Pehn 13 ] Mbivrinv Osks A-14 J.ff.noh 12 0 . Woods 611 Penn 16 1 h]] J.1fen.. 6 9 Vmdlmd ertens � VeodlaM weights hl] P.nn ]5 ; j asks. o -]T P.. 28 •map Iat.tlen cot.. roar a Ctrrtdor TOTAL 1.005 151 wept Al"Ml. Lt letter, lndtnn. fmr puedunut human.. IMlcrte ...lithe 1.9yers .11..I vlthln .seh ' `I` gNAr,nt. I —8— I i MICROFI LI4ED BY i DORM---MICR#LAB'- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES FORECASTS OF FUTURE GROWTH Early in the process of preparing a Corridor Plan, it was decided that an upper limit for 20 year growth in the entire Corridor would be 10,000 additional persons, a rate of 500 per year. This maximum assumption would have assigned to the Corridor approximately 50% of the growth forecast for all of Johnson County. Rather than anticipate this maximum growth rate, a more reasonable forecast was chosen, based on recent trends and proposed public policies regarding future development. Given the projected decline in county- wide growth, and the potential for development standards which would tend to equalize the costs of development in rural and municipal areas, this plan assumes a growth rate of 200 persons per year, 4,000 additional persons over a 20 year period. This growth would represent a 67% increase over the present estimated Corridor population of 6,000. CONCERNS.OF THE PUBLIC The principal opportunity for public input to the Corridor Plan was through the comprehensive survey distributed to all property owners in the'Corridor area. For a detailed description of the survey and its results, please refer to Appendix A. Following are some of the major findings from the survey. From the survey of non-farm residents it was learned that more than 50% of the homes in the Corridor were only 10 years old, and that nearly 3/4 of all residents have lived in the Corridor less than 10 years. One of the most consistent responses concerned the high value which Corridor residents place on the rural setting of their neighborhood and their interest in privacy and distance from their neighbors, 'By contrast, only a very few residents tend to use the recreational resources of the Coralville Reservoir or Lake Macbride State Park. More than 40% of the long-term residents (more than 10 years) view the past residential growth in the Corridor as detrimental to their interests. f A clear majority of all residents have that view of continued future growth, again showing a larger percentage for long -tern residents. The issue of public services drew many comments, with the'strongest dissatisfaction dealing with roads, particularly the volume and speed of nearby traffic. The impacts of road dust were also a strong concern. Of the 602 surveys mailed to farmers, 301 were returned. Generally, farm residents indicated fewer concerns with public services, apparently having adjusted to the tradition of rural service levels. The tenure of farm residents is also much longer than for non-farm residents, with 561 having farmed at their present locations for more than 20 years. As described more fully in Appendix A, significant differences were identified between the attitudes of farm owners with large tracts of land compared to those operating small farms or acreages. Concerning future growth, many farmers felt that the greatest incompati- bility between farm and non-farm neighbors would occur with feedlots Iand livestock confinement structures. More than 64% of all farmers -9- I_ 141CR0EIL1•iED BY 1 -JORM MICROLA9- I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES '4019ES responding to the survey indicated that they thought future residential growth would create either serious problems or minor problems for adjacent farmers. ROAD SYSTEM The pattern of the secondary road system through the Corridor was studied and traffic volumes were plotted. As noted in Appendix B, the transition from rock surface to oil surface to paved surface generally requires much higher cost than is paid by the respective number of dwelling units on a given section of roadway. The analysis points out that the annual average contribution per residence of $148 is seldom adequate to pay for road maintenance costs. It was further noted that the county government, and the secondary road system in particular, has no funding mechanism to easily program major road improvements with long-term assessments to benefitting properties. This study of rural development effects on the secondary road system underscored the need for orderly and programmed growth in the Corridor area, since unplanned growth would place excessive demands on dispersed sectors of the system. A major determinant to the shape of the Corridor Plan is the pattern of agricultural resources, as indicated by the soil mapping provided by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. These data were transferred to the Corridor base map and two interpretive overlays were prepared: Corn Suitability Rating and Slope. The pattern of productive land is quite varied throughout the Corridor region with less productive land generally occuring on the more steeply sloped areas. Prior to the development of the plan recommendation, aerial photos were used to also determine the present agricultural uses of lands zoned residential. As a result of these inventories, specific areas have been identified for recommended preservation, either through a zoning change or other development restrictions which would recognize their natural resource value. WATER QUALITY Issues of water quality, particularly the potential effects of septic tank failures, have been a primary concern in the Corridor area for many years. Beginning in 1969 the County Board of Health adopted special rules, subsequently accepted by the Board of Supervisors to require larger building sites for homes using individual sewer systems. There are two major reasons for these requirements; First, the presence of two major recreational water bodies in the Corridor, an second, the existence of soil types, in some parts of the Corridor, which pose problems for septic sewer systems. Although there have been proposals for large sanitary sewer districts to be established in the Corridor area, such proposals have thus far been financially and politically infeasible due to both the scattered pattern of existing development and the concern for secondary effects if such sewers were created. -10- j� i MICROFILMED BY _DORM MICR46LAB- 1 r CEDAR RAPIDS DCS MOINES j ,J J f i i WATER_ QUANTITY Through consultation with the Iowa Geological Survey, overlay maps of the Corridor were prepared showing the relative ability of underground , water supplies to meet the needs of dispersed residential development. Generally the underground supply is adequate however the supply system is for low density use, sensitive to withdrawals from major users and the ability of the supply to portion of the Corridor has not serve ultimate development in any one yet been tested. occurred during dry seasons and under circumstancpast problems have* es when major non- residential users were withdrawing from these aquifers, including Pumping from a nearby quarry and withdrawal for the University air conditioning system in Iowa City. The concerns for this sensitive water resource for future Corridor development therefore favors low density growth within designated holding capacities for the various sectors, avoiding concentrated growth in any one area. PUBLIC SERVICES AND COSTS - It was noted early in the process of preparing this Corridor Plan that historically county government has provided a rural level of public specialssemi-municipal and has not tservices. Duetempted to oto thee elimitat ons Onufsters inancial areas, the Corridor Plan assumesh resources, and the absence of any continuationmechanism aofithisgn oservice Postuttinq by the county. Such an approach is also compatible with the inter expressed by the public for maintaining the rural characests ter of this area. It should be noted that although one of the four Corridor design options included the establishment of special service districts, this mechanism was not favored by those participating in the plan development. Research for the Corridor Plan has also determined that many public services in rural areas have the effect of transferring increased cost to farm Properties and municipal properties, funded from this lasince these services are rger base. Such deficits were noted in the categories Of school busing and law enforcement in particular. ENERGY No specific study was made of energy consumption in the Corridor area, but it was generally recognized that decreasing energy resources will tend to discourage remote or dispersed developments. Although no specific Plans for mass transportation are recommended in these Corridor Policies, the recommended development pattern will be more energy efficient than a continuation of present trends toward scattered, unplanned growth. A further effect of energy shortages may be a much reduced growth rate for the Corridor generally, with a commensurate increase in residential development nearer to Places of employment, primarily within municipalities. -11- 141CROEILMED BY --DORM- "MOCR46LA13 L% CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I40MES r _ OPEN SPACE RESOURCES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Although the survey of residents indicated a very low interest in direct use of the Coralville Reservoir or Lake Macbride State Park, these facilities are a major resource for residents of Johnson County and surrounding counties. Further, the. combination of public and private open spaces is very important to retaining the rural scenic quality of the Corridor, a resource important to both residents and non-residents alike. The recommended design standards in Part 5 of this report include the suggestion that residential developments should provide buffers between private homesites and public recreational facilities. PART THREE ALTERNATIVES STUDIED Based on the data collected, as described in the previous section, design options were identified and a list of criteria was prepared. From these, four alternate concept plans were developed as a basis for citizen discussion and consideration by affected agencies. In view of the special nature of the Corridor, this step was seen as essential to the task of setting the reasonable extremes for Corridor policy, out of which could be created a selected plan. DESIGN OPTIONS Following is the list of elements used to develop schematic sketches comparing existing land uses and alternate patterns of future develop - went. i • MAGNITUDE OF CORRIDOR POPULATION j • DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS: LARGE SCALE, (e.g., growth sectors i I vs. agricultural sectors,.etc.). � i • DEVELOPMENT DESIGNS: SMALL SCALE, (e.g., clustering, shared open space, etc.) • LEVELS OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (Roads and other facilities) 1 y • LEVELS OF PUBLIC SERVICES (Parks, Libraries, Police, Fire) j • STRUCTURES FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATION (Countywide, service I I districts, assessment districts, expanded cities,'newly incorporated cities) • METHODS FOR FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES • SEWAGE TREATMENT POLICIES/PROGRAMS • ZONING (new districts, replacement districts, down -zoning) • DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Street construction specifications, storm -water drainage, water lines, etc.) DESIGN CRITERIA As an evaluation of the sketch plans, numerous criteria were listed, with the intent that each criteria should be met by at least one of the alternate concept sketches: • PROTECTION OF FARMING OPERATIONS • PRESERVATION OF VALUABLE/PRODUCTIVE AG LAND • PRESERVATION OF RURAL CHARACTER • MINIMAL DISRUPTION TO EXISTING LAND USES (existing low-density residential development, farm operations, scenic views, open spaces) -13- IMICR0(ILIIED BY I ( -JORM -"MICR6L-A9 ) -i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101NES I I I r'. 'i l • PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES (wooded areas, wildlife habitat, consideration of under- ground mineral resources) - • ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (underground water quantity/quality, surface water quality, minimize road dust, adequate solid waste management) • EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC SERVICES AND PUBLIC INVESTMENTS • EQUITABLE ASSESSMENTS (TAXATION) FOR PUBLIC SERVICES • RECOGNITION OF DEVELOPMENT ASPIRATIONS • COMPATIBILITY WITH LONG-RANGE MUNICIPAL PLANS • COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES FOUR ALTERNATE CONCEPTS From this process, using the growth factors, design options, and design criteria, four alternate concepts were prepared. These concepts were described by a matrix chart, plus written descriptions and site sketches. The sketches were designed as hypothetical areas representing one eighth of the entire Corridor. The four alternatives are summarized as follows: I. The "Do Nothing" Plan (Existing Trends) Maximum Population -growth = 10,000. Assumes most zoned land will be used at maximum permitted densities, early growth will occur on most expedient sites: in a linear pattern along county roads. ' II. Suburban service Districts. (New Towns) Maximum population growth = 10,000. Assumes inducement of growth to four or five areas, with government programs to provide the necessary public facilities in selected locations. Urban densities possible. III. Compact Suburban Centers_ Programmed population growth = 4,000. Assumes containment of growth near existing development areas; promotes filling in of existing subdivisions, discourages growth in areas where major services, such as roads, are difficult to improve. Few public services, primarily expansion of private arrangements for group services (homeowner associations). Likely densitites; at least one acre per dwelling, clustering possible. IV. Scattered Growth Areas Programmed population growth = 4,000. Assumes random residential developments, including 3 -acre lots and "farmettes", but reduction of residential zoning in areas of productive agri- cultural land. isolated"new homesites and unstructured densitynmixeential s for many -14- 11 i 141CROFILMED BY -JORM-._MICRbLA9- CEDAR RAPIDS - DES 14014ES J J I REACTION TO PLAN ALTERNATIVES In addition to a special work session with local officials, two public workshops were organized with the general public invited to participate in evaluating the four alternate concept plans for future Corridor development. These workshops, attended by nearly 100 residents, pro- vided major direction to the layout of this Corridor Plan. As can be seen from the tabulation of questionnaire results (Appendix B) a wide variety of reactions was received, but major response patterns are also apparent. Although most of the respondents were rural non-farm residents rather than farmers, this proportion (roughly 75% - 25%) is approximately the same as the Corridor population. Generally, the strongest positive reactions on the questionnaires concerned protection and preservation of existing resources and exist- ing land use patterns. All of the following tended to be ranked as very important: agricultural protection, preservation of ag land, minimal disruption to existing uses, preservation of natural resources and environmental protection. A few criteria drew very mixed reactions, ranging from totally unimportant to very important. In this group were: opportunity for estate -type sites (ranchettes), opportunity for diverse settings, minimize cost of development and compatibility with municipal plans. While most criteria tended to get votes in the positive range (moderately to very important), a few notable items got more negative votes: encouragement of new centralized systems (sewers, etc.), opportunity for neighborhood'comnercial services (grocery, etc.), opportunity for community services (schools, etc.), recognition of development opportunities (land development, etc.). The respondents tended to be consistent in their rating of criteria as compared with their preference for a growth concept. For example, the low rating of centralized sewer systems fits the low rating of plan concept N2, "Suburban Service Districts," even though the participants obviously agreed that concept H2 would be the plan that best serves that particular criteria. There was one contradictory aspect to the reactions expressed by the workshop. The preference for low density development, some saying at least three acres per lot, is generally at odds with the goals of preserving agricultural land and protecting farm operations. Further, there was opposition expressed at the workshops to the potential for "clustering" residential developments so that common open space can be reserved in lieu of large individual lots. This opposition may be alleviated by special design standards, as is recommended in this Corridor Plan. -15- i MICROFILMED BY ( '"JORM-MICR6LA6" � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES J i i . In summary, the workshop seemed to point out that people recognize the advantages of concentrated growth, in terms of such criteria as efficiency and energy conservation, but they have other values which they find more important, primarily those which maintain the rural setting. - I The following section utilizes the four alternates and the public reactions to develop a recommended plan, a hybrid concept which ' attempts to meet the many criteria expressed. i I -16- {1 b IIICROFIL14ED BY JORM—MICRmCAB-- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES PART FOUR PROPOSED CORRIDOR PLAN CONCEPT BALANCING THE NEEDS The proposed Corridor Development Pian is based on the objective of serving a variety of interests expressed at public meetings, committee meetings, and the general questionnaires. Previous reports and diagrams have illustrated the somewhat contradictory views toward future Corridor growth. From these divergent views, however, the Land Use and Water Resources Committee assembled a set of recommendations which attempt to serve all interests. These recommendations are organized by the following goals and objectives: Goals: -to maintain the scenic rural low-density character of the Corridor, prevent urban concentrations, and thereby preserve the qualities which attracted the present residents of the area -to foster orderly growth which can be most efficiently provided with public services, and to avoid costly patterns of scattered population growth concentrations -to preserve valuable agricultural land and protect agricultural operations -to protect environmental resources, particularly the quantity and quality of surface and underground water resources Objectives: -to plan for a continued moderate rate of low density residential growth over the next twenty years (1980 to 2000) providing for about 1,400 more dwellings and a population increase of 4,000 -to designate on the development plan maps those optimum growth areas which will recognize existing land uses, physical resource constraints, and the pattern of public roads -to identify and designate significant areas of productive agricultural land and where possible preserve these agricultural resources -to adopt development standards which will encourage development in areas best served by existing or planned public services. -to adopt development standards and procedures which will encourage planned growth which is sensitive to the surroundings, which will preserve agricultural areas, and which will maximize the scenic rural character of the Corridor -17- r � i 1 MICROFILMED BY 1. _DORM--MICR6CAeI` CEDAR RAPIDS DES NOIYES J1 -to establish a scheduled program of limited public improvements, j particularly roads, to complement the growth patter of the development plan -to establish regulatory and administrative systems which will manage and t t t pro ec he essential aspects of the natural environment, including public supervision in the design, construction and operation of residential water sdpplies and residential sewage treatment, and the development of financing arrangments assessing necessary costs to residents served. -18- i iFCEDAR ROFILMED BY �l PIDSDES MOINES r IIt �r f SELECTION OF A HYBRID CONCEPT Using the information reported in the previous section and the goals and objectives previously listed, elements of -the four general concepts were assembled to create a hybrid plan. This proposal is based on the option "Reduced Trends: Clustered Growth," which is the option -which received the most votes on the workshop questionnaire. The "Reduced Trends: Clustered Growth' concept embodies two very important policy statements. The "Reduced Trends" aspect of the concept advances the policy that some reasonable limitations should be placed on future development. As a cornerstone of the total policy, it asserts those interests and values most strongly supported by public responses to this study. Specifically these include the following: I 1. The need to effectively and economically manage the delivery of _ public services, primarily the maintenance of the Secondary Road system. 2. The need to protect prime agricultural land from conversion to non-farm uses. 3. The need to protect existing agricultural operations from conflict with adjoining non-farm uses. I 4. The need to preserve the rural residential character of the Corridor Area. -i 5. The need to protect the quality of the Corridor area environment including: clean air, a clean and ample water supply, solid waste management, etc. I 6. The need to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Corridor Area, including woodlands and wetlands and other natural wildlife habitat areas. 1 The "Clustered Growth' aspect' of the concept points to the strategy desired to accomplish the objectives of limiting development while still recognizing and accommodating the need for future growth. As this plan is applied to the Corridor Area different tracts will have different degrees of development potential. The degree to which any given area is capable of development will be dependent on the physical factors and conditions encountered at each site. In general, conditions that would encourage growth will tend to concentrate new subdivision development. This is largely the case because those conditions which are judged to be either favorable or unfavorable have also had a tendency to occur in concentrated patterns. 19 i 141CROFILMED BY _l 1 JORRA-MICR6LAO -� L% CEDAR RA I'1 DS DES MO 1. � I 1 t I This clustering effect is intended to provide the County with a better , opportunity to plan, program and deliver necessary services for the area residents and avoid to some extent the inefficiencies of scattered, "shotgun" development. The clustering of subdivisions through the use of certain design incentives and requirements also allows a sensitive and flexible response to the other policy objectives previously mentioned. i I 20 1 i MICROFILMED BY IL JORM"--MICR#CAB" CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES 7 JI PART FIVE CORRIDOR PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Numerous strategies have been explored to implement the plan concept. Conventional zoning techniques either fail to gain acceptance or fall short of accomplishing the objectives of the Plan. A new, more imagina- tive approach appears necessary. A method that can provide flexibility is needed to meet a broad range of land conditions and personal expectations. That method must have flexibility, and yet, be able to respond with adequate control to guide orderly development and achieve the objectives of this plan. An implementation method that satisfies these requirements calls for the application of "Performance Standards" to each proposal for the develop- ment of land within the Corridor Development Plan Area. The intent of these "Performance Standards" is to permit only that development which meets certain guidelines. These guidelines or performance standards will translate the objectives of the plan (as outlined in the previous section) into actual rules for approving, modifying or disapproving new subdivision proposals. After approving the Plan and the concept of Performance standards, the Board of Supervisors will have to follow through by amending the Zoning Ordinance to include the various performance standards as part of the County's development regulations. The goals and objectives of the Corridor Development Plan reflect the various items of concern identified by the Corridor Area Study. Many of these involve natural resource conditions and limitations, or what are sometimes collectively referred to as the carrying capacity of the land. The "carrying capacity" concept is primarily used in a natural environment or ecological context. It refers to the natural relationships that can be sustained while still maintaining a healthy system. This plan views the Corridor Area as such a natural system but proposes adjustments•that can be made to accept and balance the effects of increasing residential development. In this way, performance standards encourage sensible development to take place. More importantly, performance standards see to it that undesirable side effects are dealt with during the design and planning of a project and not as an afterthought. By this method, the effects of development can be taken into account in order to maintain an acceptable and beneficial balance of interests. Performance standards are well suited to respond to the variety of concerns and interests shown by the survey of area residents. These concerns will be the basis for performance standards which establish rules for accepting or rejecting a development proposal. For example, because of concerns about premature farmland coversion and unnecessary county road maintenance, a proposal submitted for development of a tract of prime farm land that has its principal access onto a dead end gravel road could be rejected or limited to a lower density of development In contrast, because the land in the Corridor Area is intended for orderly, efficiently planned residential growth, a tract of rolling timber situated among other subdivisions along a paved county road would be encouraged to develop. These standards are intended to provide a set of consistent, predictable rules for everyone involved. The property owner, the neighboring owners, 21 i MICROFILMED BY i 1 .-JORM MICRE/LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES �d01YES 1 J the development interests, the County, and the public will be able to rely on these rules regarding their investments in and the development of land within the Corridor Area. The Goals and Objectives of the plan can best be accomplished by adopting specific standards that relate to each desired goal. A variety of performance standards can be developed and applied to balance concern of residential subdivision with the other elements of public expressed in the study. These could include such things as: 1) The County Health Department's 1, 3, and 5 acre density rules for private sewage treatment systems. 2) The development or use of steep slopes for housing sites. 3) The preservation of existing woodlands or wetlands. 4) The maintenapce or planting of buffer zones between subdivisions and farms or other subdivisions. This is a method that can translate private and public concerns into effective actions now. The added advantage of this approach is that it remains open and flexible to changing conditions over time. Once the concept is accepted and the Corridor Development Plan is approved, the County must proceed with the 1p necpearatioen and adplan option fief the actual changes to the County Zoninin the Corridor Area and goals and objectives for guidingdevelopment. recommends the types of controls needed to carry loutthethe performance amendments to the ordinance will ltion. However, for the uP rpose resemestandards illustrated in the following sec of thislean these performance standards are Ofd nanceor s have rtosgo onl . Any similar amendment to the Zoning through separate review and public hearing before it can be approved. 22 I � d 141 LROf ILI4ED aY � - �- DORM" -MIC RICA B'� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140INE5 i I i i CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The following section will provide a set.of performance standards designed to implement the goals and objectives of the Corridor Development Plan. The Plan recognizes that residential growth will occur in the Corridor Area and that certain development standards can help to reduce or avoid some of the problems that come with growth. The standards that are presented deal with those areas of concern that can best be handled during the design and review of subdivision proposals. These include such things as adequate and maintainable roads, bridge limitations, farmland preservation, buffer areas between residential and farm uses, lot area requirements relative to watersheds, steep slopes and soil types, and management practices for water and sewer systems in the Corridor Area. Because the application of performance standards is best done during the subdivision review process, the standards set out in the Plan will need to be added to the County Subdivision Regulations. This will require a separate set of hearings and actions by the County Zoning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. It should be noted that this -revision of the subdivision regulations will involve more than simply plugging in the performance standards shown in the Plan. Certain definitions will be needed, the exact language will likely change and other modifications will need to be made in order to tie the new performance standards to the structure of the subdivision regulations. It is the intent of this Plan to adopt only those regulatory provisions as specifically included in this section. Should the need arise in the future to consider additional or more extensive performance standards, the County will have to conduct formal hearings to review and amend the Corridor Development Plan. (FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY) SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE REGULATED BY THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS: 1. SECONDARY ROADS The Board of Supervisors may reject a proposed subdivision when in a Finding of Unsuitability the County Engineer has determined that the subdivision creates a safety hazard or an unnecessary roasuch Finding of requirement. The County Engineer shall submit any Unsuitability in writing to the Board of Supervisors. 2. FARMLAND PRESERVATION The Board of Supervisors may permit the clustering of residential lots when subdividing Prime Agricultural Land having a CSR greater than sixty-five (65). As a condition of approval of the subdivision open space included for purposes of insuring the preservation of farmland may be set aside and restricted to agricultural production. These restrictions shall be included in the•Subdivider's Agreement pursuant to Article XXII of the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance. 3. NATURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATON The Board of Supervisors may permit the clustering of residential lots when subdividing land containing woodlands, wetlands on other areas of wildlife habitat or unique environmental value. As a condition of approval of the subdivision, open space included for purposes of insuring the preservation of select natural resources may be set aside and restricted from building These Agreementnt. pursu pursuant t restrictions shall nSubdivider the XXII of the Johnson County Zoning 4. BUFFER ZONES The Board of Supervisors may require that all subdivisions provide a bufferyard between the residential subdivision and all adjoining land used for agricultural purposes. A bufferyard shall consist t of n area ofynot less than 25 feet in width abutting the adjoining property. y ard shall be planted in a manner which screens or blocks vision, air pollutants, noise, or other negative byproducts associated with the adjoining uses. 5. WATERSHED DISTRICTS For the purposes of the Corridor Development Plan and the Cluster Subdivision provisions of Article XXII, Section 10, the District lot area requirements shall be in accordance with the Watershed Acreage Units per Boardmrequiremnt set forth in of Health, herein incorporated by this referencef hnson County Body of Rules othe Jo 24 i MICROFILMED BY ""J0RM-"MICR6CA6'- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES J 71 I 6. STEEP SLOPES It is the intent of this section to protect steep slopes from increased soil erosion and to ensure that all residential lots can provide safe and adequate locations for both the dwelling and absorption field sewage disposal system. Land containing steep slopes is encouraged to be included as open space within the subdivision. ' The Board of Supervisors may reject a subdivision which proposes lots which contain less than 5,000 square feet of contiguous land area with a slope of twenty percent (20%) or less. For each lot where this requirements cannot be satisfied, the applicant shall provide supplemental information including but not limited to the following: 1. Staked locations for both the dwelling and the septic system. 2. Percolation test data. 3. Soil borings. 4. Actual accurate topographic data for each lot. , .In addition, where the minimum requirements -cannot be met regarding steep .slopes, the Board of Supervisors shall not approved the subdivision unless it is approved by the Johnson County Board of Health. 7. WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT The Board of Supervisors may require that certain provisions be provided ! for the construction, mai.ntenance and management of water supply and j wastewater treatment systems. As a condition of approval of the subdivision such agreements and understandings as recommended by the County Health Department shall be included in the Subdivider's Agreement pursuant to Article XXII of the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance. 25 +J i MICROFILMED BY JOR M " MIC RIC AiB- T CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIIJES i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 1, 1983 To: City Council From: Doug Boothroy, Senior Planner Re: City Pipeyard Disposition The Staff Review Committee composed of members from Housing & Inspection Services, Planning & Program Development, Public Works, and Legal have evaluated the pipeyard bids submitted by AUR Construction Company, Hawkeye Associates, and John Roffman Construction Company. The criteria used in reviewing the bid proposals included compatibility with surroundings, developers' past experience and financial capability, design and appearance, and compliance with City requirements (included in the offering) and code requirements (e.g. zoning, flood plain, etc.). Staff recommends AUR Construction Company (James and Loretta Clark) be designated the preferred developer. In evaluating AUR's proposal according to the criteria, staff could find no problems. Evaluation of the other two, proposals, however, generated the following list of major concerns. A. Hawkeye Associates' Bid. I. The intention of the developer is to restrict occupancy of the Project to the elderly tenants. The proposal included the use of IRB financing which requires, by IRS rules, a minimum number of units provided to persons eligible for Section 8 housing; i.e., the project cannot discriminate on the basis of age. 2. The proposal was in compliance with the parking requirements only if it remained as elderly housing. Staff requested whether or not the developer would amend the land contract to provide for a restrictive covenant restricting occupancy to elderly tenants. The developer would not agree to this restriction. 3. The proposal included a contingency based on soil bearing capacity. Staff requested this contingency be removed. The developer would only agree to remove this contingency after soil testing was completed.• B. John Roffman Construction Company's Bid. I. The proposal included underground parking as an integral part of the plan. The developer requested that the City grant a special exception to provide underground parking within the flood plain. 2. The parking layout is poorly designed such that it may encourage the backing out of vehicles onto Gilbert Street and inaccessibility to some parking spaces, G5 j MICROFILMED BY - 11" DORM �-MICR;LAB' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES hID INES C i� Johnson & Iy Council of Governrr'its ,Oda�4-� ,lIOEWbftigI(rSt. rwnCity kmv 2240 rr vo v Date: March 31, 1983 To: Neal Berlin, Mike Kattchee and Mike Finnegan From John A. Lundell, Transportation Planner Re: UMTA Section 3 Application Tom McCormick of the UMTA Region 7 office called me yesterday and had some distressing information concerning our upcoming Section 3 grant application for the acquisition of additional transit coaches. He indicated that there is no longer any Section 3 funds available to this region. Apparently what has happened is the "Bus Call Program" of last fall used not only all the currently available Section 3 funds but also almost all the Section 3 funds earmarked for vehicle acquisition contained in the new Surface Transportation Act. There is considerable additional capital money. called for in the Surface Transportation Act, however Congress wrote language into the Act which already earmarked these funds for specific "pork barrel" projects. The majority of these funds are going for rail projects in the large metropolitan areas. Houston, for example, in FY84 is requesting $1.59 billion for Phase 1 of their rail project (see iattached article). Tom strongly suggests that we submit our application in June as planned. Then if any additional funds "trickle down" our project will be ready to move ahead. He indicated our application is the first or second priority for this region. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. I will continue to keep you informed of any new developments. Subcommittee Members Visit Houston lll/Iletro Ilncsrox, Tcxxs—The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is seekine 51.59 billion in federal funds for rose I of us rail nrotect. an 18. •mile. 17 - station rapid rail system which is projected to he operational by late 1987. Houston Metro General Manager Alan F. Klepper recently issued an invitation to the 10 -member U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, which makes recommendations on transit funding to the House Appropriations Committee, u, visit the south Texas city and examine its rail project. On March 4 through 6 five members of the subcommittee accepted Kiepper'.s offer. The visiting legislators included U.S. Rep. Martin Saho (D -Minn.). U.S. Rep. Lawrence Coughlin (R -Pa.). U.S. Rep. Jack Edwards IR -Ala.). U.S. Rep. Robert 'Mraxek ID•N.Y.I, and U.S. Rep. Robert Carr ID•Mich.l. Accompanying the sub• committee members were Houston House members U.S. Rep. Charles Wilson, who is it member of the Appropriations Commit. tee. U.S. Rep. Mickey Leland, and U.S. Rep. Mike Andreas. All three of the Texas Congressmen arc Democrats. The subcommittee began its weekend visit with an aerial view of Houston's afternoon rush hour. The Congressmen peered down from helicopters on the clogged traffic along Interstate 45 and the downtown area. On March 5 the subcommittee members were briefed on Houston's transit needs, Ilousion Metro's plans ht. meet these needs, and the federal dollars needed to implement these plans. Growth Plans Disclosed Klepper look advantage of the legislators' visit to disclose an ambitious growth plan for the rail system. Klepper, who said Houston has a "great hunger for mass transit" announced that on Murch 23 he will recommend that the Iluuston Metro hoard approve a 35•mile extension of the rail system. This part of the rail plan, called Phase 2. would have a total of 2.1 stations, The Houston Metro general manager also told Ilse I luusesuhcummiuee members of plans for Phase J of the projected rail system, which includes an additional 40 miles of rail and 27 stations. This final phase of the plan will not be completed for 25 to 10 years. Kiepper said. lie also said that Houston Metro plans to nuadrunlc its has fleet in the next 10 to 12 vcars. llie transit system presently has a fleet of 4.10 buses. Klepper said that the first 13 miles of the rails system may he operational by late 1987, about 1112 years ahead of schedule. Ahhouch Sabo. along with the other subcommittee members, refused to spec- ulate on Housions funding request for Fscal Year 1984, he did comment that the transit system has "done a very good job" of planning its rapid rail system. THE HOUSTON MEDIA interviews visiting Congressmen from the House Appropriations Subcommittee after they have been briefed on the transit system's rail plans. I_ 141CROFIL14ED DY —JORM MIC R6LA13 1 % I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES �.t W57 J i Subcommittee Members Visit Houston lll/Iletro Ilncsrox, Tcxxs—The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is seekine 51.59 billion in federal funds for rose I of us rail nrotect. an 18. •mile. 17 - station rapid rail system which is projected to he operational by late 1987. Houston Metro General Manager Alan F. Klepper recently issued an invitation to the 10 -member U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, which makes recommendations on transit funding to the House Appropriations Committee, u, visit the south Texas city and examine its rail project. On March 4 through 6 five members of the subcommittee accepted Kiepper'.s offer. The visiting legislators included U.S. Rep. Martin Saho (D -Minn.). U.S. Rep. Lawrence Coughlin (R -Pa.). U.S. Rep. Jack Edwards IR -Ala.). U.S. Rep. Robert 'Mraxek ID•N.Y.I, and U.S. Rep. Robert Carr ID•Mich.l. Accompanying the sub• committee members were Houston House members U.S. Rep. Charles Wilson, who is it member of the Appropriations Commit. tee. U.S. Rep. Mickey Leland, and U.S. Rep. Mike Andreas. All three of the Texas Congressmen arc Democrats. The subcommittee began its weekend visit with an aerial view of Houston's afternoon rush hour. The Congressmen peered down from helicopters on the clogged traffic along Interstate 45 and the downtown area. On March 5 the subcommittee members were briefed on Houston's transit needs, Ilousion Metro's plans ht. meet these needs, and the federal dollars needed to implement these plans. Growth Plans Disclosed Klepper look advantage of the legislators' visit to disclose an ambitious growth plan for the rail system. Klepper, who said Houston has a "great hunger for mass transit" announced that on Murch 23 he will recommend that the Iluuston Metro hoard approve a 35•mile extension of the rail system. This part of the rail plan, called Phase 2. would have a total of 2.1 stations, The Houston Metro general manager also told Ilse I luusesuhcummiuee members of plans for Phase J of the projected rail system, which includes an additional 40 miles of rail and 27 stations. This final phase of the plan will not be completed for 25 to 10 years. Kiepper said. lie also said that Houston Metro plans to nuadrunlc its has fleet in the next 10 to 12 vcars. llie transit system presently has a fleet of 4.10 buses. Klepper said that the first 13 miles of the rails system may he operational by late 1987, about 1112 years ahead of schedule. Ahhouch Sabo. along with the other subcommittee members, refused to spec- ulate on Housions funding request for Fscal Year 1984, he did comment that the transit system has "done a very good job" of planning its rapid rail system. THE HOUSTON MEDIA interviews visiting Congressmen from the House Appropriations Subcommittee after they have been briefed on the transit system's rail plans. I_ 141CROFIL14ED DY —JORM MIC R6LA13 1 % I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES �.t W57 J parks & recreation departmentMEMO to: City Manager and City Coucil from. Dennis Showalter re. Additional hours at Recreation date . March 31, 1983 Center Due to the closing of the University of Iowa Fieldhouse, attendance at the Recreation Center is up sharply. Gym use is up over 100% and pool use by more than 50%. We are planning a number of changes in schedules'to accommodate users. They are: 1. The gym, exercise room and racquetball court will open at 9:00 a.m. instead of 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, starting April 2, adding 4 hours of public use time. 2. Additional pool hours (b) PublicAdult SSwiIm,Mon. and Saturdays, Aprilm16pril 4 to and 23, frome11:00rom a.m. Oto 1:00 P m10:00 P.M. (d) Public Swim, Public Swim, Mon. -Saturdays, h Fri., April 25 to Juneru 2 3, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The additional cost of the above changes will be $807, most of which will be offset by additional revenue. The staff will monitor attendance to see if the additional hours are being well used. I will advise if there are major changes. city of iowa city G 51 r. nI CROFILIdED DY 11' JURM---MICR46CAB_. j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101NES , / 1933 LEGISLATIVE soo o. uoi• $u1elm o.wi..1eamlaBULLETIN elel 2e5a61 First Session, No. 6 March 2S, 1983 LEGISLATURE AT MID-TERM The legislature has passed the midpoint of their scheduled session, and the pro- cess of determining what bills will be debated prior to adjournment has begun. Part of this process involves what has been termed the "funnel", a process to limit debate on certain bills. Last Friday was the deadline for committee action on bills origi- nating in the same House. The exception to this are bills relating to appropriations, ways and means, finance and jointly -sponsored leadership bills. The deadline for bills which have been passed by one House to be considered by a committee in the other House is April 8. After April 8, specific attention will be given to appropriation, ways and means and finance committee bills. VETERANS' PREFERENCE FAILS IN SENATE A bill to eliminate the absolute veterans' preference provisions of Chapters 70 and 400 was defeated in the Senate Local Government Committee. Despite arguments by the League that preference was not being eliminated, only replaced by a point system similar to state merit employment and federal civil service, only three affirmative votes were received. A similar proposal, HF 378, is awaiting debate on the House calendar and attempts will be made to reconsider the Senate proposal. All members of the Senate Local Government Committee should be contacted and urged to vote yes on reconsideration and final passage. Members of the committeeare: Sen(s) A. Miller, chair; Wells, vice chair; Briles, ranking member; Brown; Colton; Goodwin; Mann; C. Miller; Vande Hoef and Waldstein. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT` BILL ADVANCES HF 511, formerly SB 177, has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee but not until several amendments were adopted. The first amendment reduced the appro- priation from .the recommended $10 million to $7 million. The second amendment gives loan priorities to cities, or cities in counties with high unemployment rates, and the third amendment will sunset the revolving loan program in three years. Attempts will be made to amend the bill to reinstate the $3 million which was cut in committee. INCREASED ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSIT The House Transportation Appropriations subcommittee is working on a package Program which among other things would increase the Governor's recommendation for A final vote $1 million. expectedillion withinfor thepnext cweeknsit withbfull committee consideration in thereafter. is RENTAL INSPECTION BILL PASSES The Senate has passed on a 26-18 vote SF 246 which makes rental inspection by cities optional instead of mandatory. As written the bill provides that a citywhich adopts or is subject to a housing code under section 364.17 may include in its enforce. ment procedures a program for regular rental inspections. OPEN SCOPE BILLS ADVANCE The Senate Labor Committee has approved SF 476 which adds to the mandatory lists of negotiable items the following: payroll deductions, salary schedule, credit for compensatory time, supplemental benefits, allowances and reimbursements, secondary employment, break and preparation time, job descriptions, promotion procedures, evalu- ation remediation, bargaining unit work, employee physical exam and fitness standards, early retirement and individual retirement benefits, training and education, criteria for staff reduction and recall, discipline and discharge, health and safety matters which relate to minimum equipment, and staffing and payroll deductions. Additionally, the parties must also negotiate on the employee organization's right to have space available for meetings, receipt of correspondence and the posting (over) 657 1 i i MICROFILMED BY r —DORM '-MICR6L:A13'_ L% CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 of information. The bill also allows the parties to negotiate on items which are not listed, The employer and employee organization may not refuse to negotiate on and the listed items -are given their ordinary meaning. the listed items Only state -mandated retirement systems are excluded from negotiations. However, the authority granted merit employee and other political subdivisions is retained, The House Labor Committee has also reported out an open scope bill, HF 77, which is awaiting debate on the House calendar. That bill simply strikes the list of nego- tiable items and replaces it with open scope. City officials should call their legislators, specifically senators, and urge ,them to defeat this bill when debated. Debate could occur yet this week. MANUFACTURED HOUSING ADVANCES ._ Senate File 516, Formerly SB 166, has been approved by the House Local Govern- ment Committee and placed on the Senate calendar. As written the bill would prohibit a city from having toning regulations which disallow the plans and specifications of a proposed residential dwelling solely be- muse the proposed dwelling is a manufactured home. j BOND REGISTRATION BILL PASSES HF 377 has Passed the House on a 90-0 vote and sent to the Senate Local Govern- i went Committee for action. This bill makes numerous technical changes in Iowa law to comply with the 1983 federal income tax amendments. Specifically, it provides for the issuance of bonds after July 1, 1983 when the federal law takes effect. City officials should contact members of the Senate Local Government Committee and ask them to vote out this bill 'immediately. HOUSE PASSES POLYGRAPH BILL. HF 37 has passed the House on a 77-22 vote. As passed the bill prohibits an employer from requiring polygraphy examinations as a condition of employment or as a condition of continued employment of a current employee. Violation would be a simple misdemeanor. USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS The House Local Government Committee has passed House File 533, a bill relating ! to the use of federal funds by cities. As written the bill allows a city to accept and disburse federal funds for economic development projects which may includa grants ! to private enterprise for the purchase or improvement of residential, cincludeommercig and industrial land or buildings. It also includes the use of federal assistance for privately -sponsored projects within the city's urban renewal authority and upon the finding of a public Purpose. The bill is now awaiting debate on the House calendar. HOUSE Cak!MMEE INTRODUCES INVESTMENT BILL The House Local Government Committee has introduced a bill, Study Bill 327, which expands the types of investment instruments cities couldinvest their idle funds in. The bill creates a new chapter 4S3A called the Public Funds Investment Act. In- vestments available under the bill include obligations of the state, obligations of the United States, obligations fully insuied or guaranteed by the United States gov- ernment, obligations of a corporation of the U.S. Government, primebankers acceptance, deposits, time deposits, certificates of deposit, and other interest-bearing accounts in depository institutions charted by this state or the United States, commercial paper and repurchase agreements. The bill also provides that smaller cities could pool their investments under the Secretary of Treasury for investment at greater yields than through separate investment practices. Authority would be given to any financial depository. Because of time constraints, it may not be possible to debate and pass the bill this session, however commitments have been obtained from the chairman of the House Local Government Committee that he would work toward creating an interim study com- mittee to examine this Issue and other public funds bills. City officials should contact the chairman of the committee, Jim O'gane (D -Sioux City) and express support for this legislation. PUNITIVE DAMAGES ADVANCES House File 535, a bill to provide immunity for the State of Iowa, employees of i 141CROFILMED BY --- ORM--MICR6L4E3 ` I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES I /� I �` 1 r' ' � 1 1 the state and political subdivisions for acts and omissions with generally -accepted standards of design, engineering and safety has been passed by the House Transport. - lien Committee and placed on the calendar for debate. As passed employees of cities would be provided immunity 'for a claim based upon an act or omission where the act or omission was in accordance at the time of the act' or omission with generally -accepted safety standards and standards of design and en- gineering. LEAGUE BILLS OF INTEREST IN' POSITION A majority of the League's bills have been reported out of committee on the House or Senate side and have been placed on the respective debate calendars. These bills include HF 365, dealing with state mandates and fair play, SF 300 and HF 3S9 dealing with sidewalk liability, SF 384 relating to minimum basic training require- ments of small cities and the bond registration bill. I SMALL CITIES TRAINING BILL DEBATED Senate File 384, a bill relating to the minimum basic training requirements of - - - police officers employed in certain population communities, was debated and deferred in the Senate. HIGHWAY BOND BILL ADVANCES HF 563, formerly HSB 294, has been approved by the House Finance Committee and scheduled for debate Friday. Despite numerous attempts to amend the bill in committee only one amendment was adopted which requires affirmative action plans be followed in letting of contracts. As passed, the bill calls for S1SO million in bonds issued for ten years to im- prove primary road systems in certain geographic areas of the state. Revenue from the road use tax fund would *be used as first lien against the re- tirement of principle and Interest on the bonds. 1 This revenue includes the cities' 181 share of new dollars generated because of the additional It sales and use tax. The legislative fiscal bureau estimates that this would amount to 51.92 per capita. j On a related note, the Executive Board of the League has taken a position in support of expanded economic development for urban areas. It went on to state that "if the state believes that a bonding program for primary highway improvements will reach this goal (expanded economic activity) then the state should utilize the exist - Ing division of the BUT fund for state primaries to fund the program". ! - I NEW BILLS OF INTEREST I 1 HOUSE HOUSE FELE 44.3 - WEIGHT RESTRICfI0N5 (Local Government Committee) Permits local au - t orates to impose we tg t resin ct tons on highway bridges and culverts under their Jurisdictions. (U) I HOUSE FILE 470 - FRANCHISES (011ie) Provides for the adoption of franchise ordinances y the city council after a public hearing. This procedure will also apply to amend- ments and renewals of franchises. (U) HOUSE. FILE: 481 - INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS (Carter) Authorizes the state and its government.l subdivisions to epos tan invest public funds in fedora Ily-insured 'savings and loan Institutions. (U) i HOUSE FT LE 490 - ENERGY (Committee on Energy) Authorizes a city or county to issue n ustria� 1 ravenue bonds under Cbapter 419 to finance the acquisition of landbuild- ings or improvements to a facility for the generation of electricity from the use of renewable energy sources including hydroelectric and wind. (U) HOUSE FILE 491 - INMATE LABOR (Committee on human Resources) Expands the scope of state penal inmate employment to Include public service for state and local govern- ments. (U) 11015E FILE. 516 - UTILITIES (Committee an State Government) Provides that deposits of caty utsl tris an tom nod utility systems established under Chapter 388 are pro - tooted and insured for loss in the same manner as deposits of the state, counties and cities through the state sinking fund under Chapter 454. HOUSE FILE 529 - 911 EMERGENCY (Committee on State CAvernment) Requires all units of government with public safety responsibility to provide emergency telephone service to their residents by .July 1, 1990. (U) HOUSE FILE Safi - ENERGY GRANTS (Committee on Energy) Appropriates SI million for each (over) 657 _ 1 MICROFILMED BY , ' -.JORM "MICRESLAB' 1 '� % + CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES -4 - of the next two fiscal years to the energy policy council for grants to local govern- ments for energy management programs ranging from energy audits of public buildings, utility meters and staff training programs. (U) HOUSE FILE 511 - CONSTRUCTION CONIRAGTS (Krewson) Requires,the licensing of construc- t on contrnetors socia sng su -contractors and specialty contractors. Bill also re. quires that the state and its political subdivisions give a five percent preference in a competitive. bidding procedure relating to construction of a public building to bids from Iowa contractors and for materials manufactured or produced in Iowa. (U) HOUSE FILE 550 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONGS (Gronstal and O'Kane) Permits a residential eveloper, upon petition to the city council and guarantee of payment of the prelims- . nary costs and eventual payment of the special assessment, to have special assessment bonds issued to finance the costs of any of the public improvements which now may be financed by special assessments, to be constructed within a residential development. (U) SENATE SENATE FILE 461 - TAX STUDY COMMITTEE (Committee on Ways and Means) Establishes a tax study committee consisting o n ne members to conduct a comprehensive study of the state's tax structure. (U) SENATE FILE Sfi9 - COMFUNITY OEYELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAMS (Committee on Local Government) 5 m Is, to .use File 511 except is appropriates S10 million rather than the $7 mil- lion approved by the House Finance Committee. SENATE FILE 476 - SCOPE OF NEGOTIATIONS (Committee on Labor) See explanation page I TF bulletin. SENATE FILE 413 - REI'lREIIENI BENEFITS (Committee an State Government) Allows police intorns o less than 8,000 to retire before reaching the age of 60 or completing the required number of years of service and receive a reduced retirement allowance, cam= Fated as reductions are calculated for regular members of the IPERS program. (U) SENATE FILE 516 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING (Committee on Local Government) See page 2 of bulletin or etails. N I N r'— I i MICROFILMED BY "- DORM-MICR46LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS' DES MDINES 1i IR -57 J� L10 Des Molnes mail gets HUD grant p .... . o . ..' .,WAMMGTON;.; (AF) Des 1901M will rftdve a " ifiallm utto 'devlopment sedw rrsmt for ft pWmd WsWut i4 aw dMt1w to Ger AM can fom=ut .;:VA IquM feet, Of retau and 250,000 squan. fed of OMM rM City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 8, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule I April 11, 1983 Monday 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Conference Room 4:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 4:45 P.M. - Discuss policy on individual rezoning applications f 4:55 P.M. - Discuss off-street parking regulations 5:05 P.M. - Discuss Urban Fringe Issues 5:15 P.M. - Relocation of bus shelter f 5:20 P.M. - Shamrock/Friendship/Arbor drainage problems 5:50 P.M. - St. Anne's Drive and other paving alternatives 6:20 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports April 12, 1983 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers I aril 18, 1983 (Times are Tentative) Monday 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Conference Room 4:30 P.M. - Meeting of City Conference Board - Separate agenda posted 4:45 P.N. - Meeting with Library Board President and Library Director 5:05 P.M. - Discuss disposition of City Pipeyard 5:15 P.M. - Discuss Melrose Court Improvements { PENDING LIST . Priority A: Iowa -Illinois Utilities Franchise City Council Tour at various sites j Melrose Court Improvements i Priority B: Discuss City Council Majority Voting Requirements ! Discuss Affirmative Action Task Force Report City Council Salaries Housing Inspection Funding Policy Housing Market Analysis Recommendations Community Energy Study Proposal Priority C: Meet with Design Review Committee regarding recommendations Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode Mandatory Parkland Deducation (Fall 1983) Appointments to Committee on Community Needs and Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - April 26, 1983 Appointments to United Action for Youth Board and Board of Adjustment - May 10, 1983 Appointments to Resources Conservation Commission and Housing Commission - May 24, 1983 4 1d I CROF I LMED BY 1. -_JORM_"MIC RSCA B... _...,._� f/ I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1d019E5 / i City of Iowa Cit"t MEMORANDUM Date: April 5, 1983 To: City Council From: Doug Boothroy, Senior Planner Re: Rezoning Applications Enclosed is a memo from the Planning & Zoning Commission explaining their concerns regarding the submission of individual requests for rezonings during the rezoning of the entire city with the new zoning map. The question which will be before the Council is whether or not to give special consideration, in terms of setting public hearings early and waiving one or more readings, to each of these individual requests. All rezoning requests which come before the Commission beginning April 7 will require some special consideration to either be acted on by the Council before the suspension of building permit issuance on May 24th, or to be acted on before adoption of the new ordinance on August 2nd. Expediting the process and approval of the rezoning will not necessarily guarantee that a building permit will be approved this construction season. Approval will depend upon the timely submission of development and construction plans and, more importantly, on whether or not the plans conform to the minimum requirements of the current ordinance and the new ordinance. _ Any hearings which are set by the Council on individual rezoning applications prior to May 24th will trigger the suspension of building permit issuance for that property for 60 days. With the setting of the public hearing on May 24th for the new zoning ordinance, the issuance of building permits will not be suspended on those properties which have previously been the subject of an individual rezoning request and public hearing. Building permits may be issued for such properties regardless of whether the intended development is consistent with the proposed zoning ordinance and map or not. uests will CouncilExpediting h time,may cre to considerable confusion due tostaff, the doublemtrackingaond f the application under the old and new ordinance, and may be misleading in those cases where a building permit cannot be issued after May 24th. However, in some cases, expediting the process will allow construction this season, or the culmination of a pending property sale. bdw/sp . Enclosure cc: Neal Berlin Donald Schmeiser I 1 MICROFILMED BY J ... JORM--MICR46LAB' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 66Z J City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 5, 1983 To: City Council From: Planning and Zoning Commission - Thoma sVice-Chair Re: Rezoning Applications During the Commission's last formal meeting on March 17, the issue of procedures with regard to individual rezoning applications during the period of consideration of the new zoning ordinance and map was discussed. There are currently two applications before the Commission which will not be acted upon by the Council before the setting of the public hearing on the zoning ordinance on May 24. With these particular applications, the requested rezoning in the intended development will not meet at least one of the requirements of the new ordinance. Therefore, with the Council action on May 24, no building permits could be issued for these proposed developments even if the requests under consideration now are granted. Other rezoning requests are expected to come before the Commission before adoption of the new ordinance. In some instances where the final development anticipated is consistent with the proposed ordinance and map, granting of the rezoning requests will enable the developer to proceed with construction this season before the ordinance is adopted. It is the Commission's position that all rezoning applications, which are properly submitted, should be considered by the Commission and acted on according to our usual procedures. The staff has indicated that they will inform applicants of the new zoning ordinance adoption process and how it may affect the applicant. We chose to follow this procedure rather than defer action on any request pending adoption of the new ordinance in August. A formal motion was made by Planning and Zoning recommending to the City Council that the Council consider the problems of individual rezoning requests submitted prior to adoption of the new zoning ordinance and map, and decide how the Council will proceed in such cases. tp3/10 MICROFILMED BY I 1_ _JORM---MICR6LAB_- CEDAR RAPIDS DES IdDISES f I 4�e,z i J� I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 8, 1983 To: City Council Q+l From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance M Re: Liability Insurance The City's Public Official Liability Insurance policy provides coverage for "those persons who were, now or shall be duly elected or appointed officials or members or employees of the Public Entity or of commissions, boards or other units operating by and under the jurisdiction of the Public Entity." This liability policy is the standard Errors and Omissions insurance coverage. The underlying policy provides coverage for up to $1 million and the City carries an umbrella policy which provides additional coverage up to a total of $10 million. bj/sp MICROFILBYE_I I l' DORM _-MJJJ CEDAR RAPIDS Geo3 17) City of Iowa Citi MEMORANDUM Date: April 7, 1983 To: City Council pp From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance 1 Re: Council's Travel Expense Budget The FY83 budget for the City Council has $3,000 budgeted for travel expenses. Prior year's actual travel expenses for the City Council were as follows: FY80 $1,963 FY81 $3,760 FY82 $3,549 In FY83 all travel budgets were reduced in order to hold the line on expenditures which is why the FY83 budget was somewhat lower than past years' actual expenditures. As of March 31, 1983, the City Council has spent $6,255 on travel costs. Therefore, a budget amendment will be needed. All FY84 travel budgets were set at 85 percent of the FY83 budgeted amount. This means that the City Council FY84 budget for travel was set at $2,550. Please inform me as to how much the Council's FY83 travel budget should be amended in order to cover the year-to-date expenditures and any additional expenditures which will be incurred through June 30, 1983 (year-end). bdw/sp IIICROFIL14ED BY ! DORMM-MIC R�LA B'" + CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVES ! i GGsl City of Iowa Cit't MEMORANDUM Date: April 8, 1983 To: City Council and City Manager l From: Joe Fowler, Parking Superintendent Re: Capitol and Dubuque Street Parking Ramps At the present time both the Capitol and Dubuque Street parking ramps are in need of repairs as a result of vandalism. The following are possible solutions to the continuing vandalism problem. The trash receptacles in both ramps need replacement. The original containers were constructed of light weight metal and should be replaced by heavy duty vandalproof containeers. This would require the purchase of 14 containers to replace the missing or damaged containers in the elevator lobbies of both ramps. The cost of this replacement would be $4,830. Fire extinguishers are being removed from the parking areas and placed in the cashier's booth. This is a result of the theft and vandalism that has occurred to both the extinguishers and the boxes. This will improve the appearance of the ramp and cut down the amount of broken glass. This action will be undertaken by City staff at no additional expense. Graffiti will be removed from the exterior surfaces of the ramp. The smooth surfaces will be sandblasted clean. Textured surfaces will be sandblasted lightly to remove the majority of the graffiti and paint thinner will be used to completely clean the surface. This will require no additional cost as City staff and equipment will be used for sandblasting and at the present time we have a quantity of paint thinner on hand. The elevator floor indicators are broken in both elevator cars at the Capitol Street ramp. Montgomery Elevator is currently researching a 'Ivandalproof" indicator and will provide an estimate of the cost in the future. Montgomery also recommends replacing the elevator call buttons with vandalproof models in the Capitol Street ramp. This would cost $812. All lobbies of the Capitol Street ramp need to be repainted. To date we have contacted three suppliers about vandalproof wall coatings. Technical Specialities of Cedar Rapids is the only supplier with a product they feel will cover paint. This would require the lobbies be graffiti free prior to the coating be applied. In addition to the surface preparation, the coating would cost approximately $475 per elevator lobby. It is recommended that at this time lobbies E and F of the Capitol Street ramp be repainted and coated. All other lobbies and doors should be painted. In addition to the lobbies, the stair towers on the north side should be coated on levels E and F. This would cost approximately $640 per landing. The cost for this GG.S 1 I4ICRUILI4ED BY Il 1 -"JOR MMIC RfJL'AB i CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401RE5 ( i 2 project would be $2,230 for vandlism coating plus the cost to paint all six lobbies. At the present time there are numerous broken exit lights in the Capitol Street ramp. Kenall Manufacturing guarantees its exit lights for one year against vandalism. To replace the 36 exit lights in the Capitol Street ramp with vandal proof models the cost would be $7,700 plus the cost of installation. Installation would be $25 per hour and it is estimated this could be done in less than 10 hours. The exterior lights on the walkway between the B lobby and Clinton Street should be replaced and have protective covers installed. The protective covers could be made and installed for approximately $500. Repair parts and rehanging of the exterior lights would cost approximately $200. The total cost for this project would be $700. The above items are necessary to repair the current damage. The total cost involved would be approximately $12,750 plus the cost of lobby painting and the elevator floor indicator. Installation of heavier duty and vandalproof products should cut down on the current recurring vandalism. These solutions will not eliminate the problem but should keep it at a manageable level. As suspended ceilings are pulled down by vandals we are moving the light fixtures higher and not replacing the suspended ceilings. This costs approximately $100 per floor and reduces future vandalism. On a recent Monday afternoon when school was not in session, 26 youths were removed from the f level lobby of the Capitol Street ramp in a two hour period. On days when school is not in session maintenance personnel will closely monitor activities on the upper floors of the ramp. This will result in no additional cost to the City. The above actions are the minimum necessary to improve the appearance of the parking ramp and to reduce the recurring vandalism. In the event they do not eliminate the problem further action will be recommended. These actions and their approximate costs would be the installation of camera equipment at approximately $2,000 per camera, voice monitoring equipment at approximately $1,000 per unit, and additional personnel for security purposes at approximately $13,000 per year plus benefits. cc: Rosemary Vitosh tp/sp i ,1 IdICROFILfdED BY 11" —.JOR M_ --MIC Rl�1LAB" CEDAR RAPIDS DES t4011ES JI G City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 5, 1983 To: City Council and Neal Berlin From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer ` Re: Alternatives for Paving Assessments Projects - St. Anne's Drive and Ventura/Tanglewood Assessment projects may be funded by special assessment bonds, G.O. bonds or from general funds. The interest rates for all methods are basically the same and there would not be a cost savings by using one method as opposed to another. The alternatives regarding the sharing of costs for the above-mentioned projects are as follows: 1. Projects could be completed with the property owners being assessed their entire share. 2. The projects could be completed with the City funding the entire project. 3. The projects could be completed with the City funding a percentage of each project. The possibilities for this method are many with several coming to mind: 50/50 cost sharing, or 75% City share and 25% assessment as State FAUS projects are funded, or any other combinations of percentages as desired. 4. The projects could be completed with the actual cost of the construction being assessed and the City funding the engineering, default fund, and the construction financing and bond cost. The following estimated costs are for the St. Anne's Drive and Ventura/Tanglewood assessment projects: Total construction cost plus 10% contingencies Engineering, default fund and construction financing and bond costs City share not assessable Total cost St. Anne's Drive $ 77,987.80 $ 22,377.44 $ 3,437.50 $103,012.74 Percent of Total Cost 75% 21.5% 2.5% 100% Tanglewood/ Ventura $109,903 $ 30,079 None $139,982 Percent of Total Cost 78.5% 21.5% 0 100% (0 6 G r. I 141CROFILIIED BY 1_ i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIeES � � I The attached map shows location and construction cost estimates for unimproved streets with partial or full development adjacent to them and location of other streets with little or no development adjacent to them. The improvement of these streets will require City funding or assessment procedures to pay for the construction, since the streets are existing and the developers are not required to improve the streets to City standards. The last paving assessment project completed was in 1973. Although the Tanglewood/Ventura assessment project was proposed in 1979, the City Council, at that time, decided not to construct the improvements by assessment. bdw/sp j j I i i i j j G206 MICRDf ILI4ED BY DORM'--MICR!#ILAB-" ,(/ I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES / ' Am - N, Gl�cic �cat> II11 e9'! Lla 91 9 � � JI�1 eWs f]mne : a to s� a li r GII 711l1111Ni EI1 f'�N 9t� ' i7, nil. Iliup]�i12 Eil :IIID 11111 -i,! ■ . ��� t� ! I '•.. ®ie Illi E91W 111. 1017 tllla EI�, ■0 Ili .Ilt it iI n1�' iit a ®u, I �3. R ecs�PF 3 g I pro F L p City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 5, 1983 ro: Frank Farmer, City Engineer From: Dan Holderness, Civil Engineer'�A Re: Drainage Problems Associated with a South Branch Ralston Creek Tributary Running Between Friendship Street and Shamrock and Arbor Drives - Additional Solutions This memo details additional solutions to the ones presented in the attached memo dated November 30, 1982 for the above mentioned drainage problems. The three solutions developed in this memo involve the culverts at Shamrock Drive and Arbor Drive, the portions of the stream extending from the culverts to the back of the adjacent houses in each direction and the portion of the stream between them. These solutions require removal of the existing culverts and replacement with 1) enlarged and slightly lowered box culverts; 2) reinforced concrete arched pipe culverts lowered slightly; and 3) a reinforced concrete arched pipe culvert extending continuously from north of Shamrock Drive to south of Arbor Drive. The design criteria for these solutions requires that the structures convey the 100 -year storm when flowing full at the Shamrock Drive culvert since this is the most critical elevation. Both present and future 100 -year. storm flow rates were calculated and the corresponding depths of flow in the proposed structures were determined. Future watershed conditions will create a smaller 100 -year storm flow rate since stormwater detention basins will be required for the 61 acres east of Scott Boulevard as the area develops. Solution fl: This solution involves replacing the existing 6' wide by 5' high box culverts with 8' wide by 5' high box culverts. Wing walls would be extended to approximately the back of the houses adjacent to the stream at each end of both culverts to protect the banks from erosion. The culverts could only be lowered approximately l' from the existing flow line elevations because of an existing 8 inch sanitary sewer beneath both culverts. The remaining exposed portion of the stream between Shamrock and Arbor Drives would be excavated to create a wider, more uniform cross section to enhance flow characteristics, and then lined with riprap to prevent bank erosion. The present partial development (114 acres developed, 61 acres undeveloped) 100 - year storm would be conveyed in the Shamrock Drive culvert at the elevation approximately 1.4 feet above the lowest opening (outside basement door) of the surrounding houses in this solution. The future full development 100 -year storm of the 175 acre watershed would be conveyed by the culvert in this solution at approximately the same elevation as the lowest opening of the surrounding houses. The full development 100 -year storm is smaller than the partial development 100 -year storm because additional detention basins will be required as these agricultural lands develop. 1 MICROFILMED By 1 --JORM _MICROLACf_ 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 69 e 107 2 The estimated cost of this solution is $154,000. The project cost estimate assumes that the property owners would give the necessary temporary construction and permanent easements at no cost, since the City would be funding the project. Solution N2: This solution would replace the existing culverts with 54" high by 88" wide reinforced concrete arch pipe culverts. The arch pipe, including approximately 15' long wingwalls, would extend to the back of the houses adjacent to the stream at each end of both culverts to protect banks from erosion. The stream channel between the houses and above the arch pipe would be backfilled with soil at elevations conforming to the existing street and front yard elevations and sloped back to meet the wingwalls. The flow line of the arch pipe culverts could be lowered approximately 1 foot below the existing culvert flow lines because of the existing 8 inch sanitary sewer below both culverts. The exposed channel between .Shamrock and Arbor Drives would be widened and lined with riprap to enhance its flow characteristics and protect the banks. Metal trash racks could be placed on the culvert inlets. This solution would allow the future (full development) 100 -year storm to pass f through the culverts at an elevation of approximately 1.4 feet below the lowest opening of the surrounding houses upstream from Shamrock Drive. The present (partial development) 100 -year storm would be conveyed in the culverts at an elevation of approximately 0.4 feet below the lowest opening of the surrounding houses. I The estimated cost of this solution is $139,000. The project cost estimate assumes the property owners would give the necessary temporary construction and permanent easements at no cost, since the City would be funding the project. Solution H3: This solution would include a 54" high by 88" wide reinforced concrete arch pipe culvert extending from north of Shamrock Drive to south of Arbor Drive, thus eliminating the exposed portion of the stream between Shamrock and Arbor Drives. The pipe, including approximately 15' long wingwalls at each end, would extend beyond the houses at each end. The pipe would be backfilled to the surrounding front yard elevations and tapered down to the wingwalls. In this solution, the arch pipe would be placed below the existing sanitary sewer line on Arbor Drive so the yards between Shamrock and Arbor Drives could drain. See Figure 1. An area inlet would be placed directly on top of and approximately 2 feet above the arched pipe. Minor grading would be performed in the yards to enhanced drainage to this inlet. Metal trash racks could be placed on the culvert inlets. This solution would convey both the present and future condition 100 -year storms in the culverts at approximate elevations of 1.4 feet and 2.4 feet, respectively, below the lowest openings of the surrounding houses above Shamrock Drive. Estimated cost of this solution is 8181,000. The project cost estimate assumes the property owners would give the necessary temporary construction and permanent easements at no cost, since the City would be funding the project. (W I 141CROFILMED DY �I 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I / I i E_ 3 In conclusion, Solutions #2 and #3 detailed in this memo would convey both the present and future 100 -year storms at elevations below the lowest openings upstream from the Shamrock Drive culvert. In Solution #1 the water level would 1 be slightly above the lowest opening for the present condition 100 -year storm. These solutions considered the drainage structures and the stream between them. To convey a five year storm within its banks, the upstream portion of the stream I channel would have to oe improved to achieve a cross-section resembling Figure 2 in the November 30, 1992, report. This proposed channel would have a 4 foot flat bottom, 2h:1 sideslopes and a minimum top of bank width of 19'. To convey a 100 - year storm within its banks, the upstream channel would have to be enlarged to a f20 foot flat bottom, 25:1 side slopes and a minimum top of bank width of 35', which is not very practical. I ' The Engineering Division feels Solution #3 is the optimum solution, with Solution #2 next best. In addition, Solution #3 would require very little maintenance, and would eliminate open channel flow between Arbor and Shamrock i Drive. Solution #3, when combined with the channel improvements stated in the November 30, 1982, memo, would greatly reduce the chance of flooding in the Shamrock and Arbor Drive area. be/sp D"'C""""'' BY I ORM"-""M IC R4yL'A G- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES I G67 r P.✓OFis/ OA NE. VF r4II roN c4wr( t a i cb V L I - t 0 .yi'aJv.... Q 3— [Iiltir�LON�W/ `)rt.•� % O L Ny.SJ IJI >a — �S�•w!� �iu:u I/O O / I J ✓ S L / e `• /O .0IJrANC£ /n/ NUNO?d•Os o� /i!r %J c sp' i MICROFILMED BY �- DORM-"-MICR6t AB" •- _ i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES n•at{on l'L ! 11:A L.1 1 I . I U{ ESTI`IATF. OF COST Date 3/15/;!3 Project Shamrock E Arbor 58" •.1Je DY_____. ._ _ t ' ._A._r_ch_r_1._P_o.;_v_l_verts �PPl caved h �rainaeway solution i iv d I II 7 MICROFILMED BY 1. ..DORM-MICROLAB" CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I _ A L -- r•ti � ESTIHATT OF COST nate March 16, 1983 Projrec Shamrock d Arbor Drains en why .ration 54 x 88" arch pipe from north of Shapu•ock to South of Arbor Solution I— - Q�antlty _172_5 Unit Itco $ x 88" Arch R.L.P., 2000D Unit Price 235.00 Cost 1:1 7. --` -- r 1 _Haadrr.l Is 2 5 _ Excavation - 370;C -.xistinu culverts =MM -T over pipe 7.50 15 7 2.5 _ 510 2 TMS — 0 �r fill —_ 8.00 4 080.00 _ 333 S Remove 8 replace 7" P.C.C. avis o _ F _— --�— Remove d replace 4" P.C.C. sidewalk Street intakes v s 500.00 1 68 . 2 000.00 LS Tem orale zccesS for Arbor Drive 3 00 1.0 S Acres EA Glearin 8 rubbin o• zopd and Area inlet — 2 ,� 3 000.00 500.0!) n 3 000.00 500.00 50 LF Ducti ro w r-- -- -. shnr— b—s—.nanaril s,6t-c— r 5---- 1182�,.63s91n99 ..9050_ — °,& fy Approved 1 111CROFILMED BY l 1. JORM -MICROCAB' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101NES I I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 22, 1983 To: Neal Berlin, City Manager From: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager, Re: Bus Shelter As previously discussed, we are planning to relocate the bus shelter at Court and 4th Street. This is being done due to the shelter being a safety hazard. It is my understanding that in the past the Council has advised us on locations for bus shelters. We would appreciate their advice on where we should relocate this bus shelter. The only location I received mail on is for Amhurst Street and Hastings Avenue. This shelter will be removed once a new location is determined. tp2/2 f i MICROFIL14ED BY l .--4� -JORM�MICRL'4B- - CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I (06f It IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY IOWA CITY, IOWA i I 5 April 1983 Frank Farmer City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Subject: Urban Renewal alleys under construction Dear Frank: I The specifications to pull primary cable and secondary cable through the duct system in the alleys between Washington and College from Clinton to Linn Street have been returned with bids and evaluated. The contract was awarded to Hooper Construction Company. Our Legal Staff is preparing this contract and installation of the cables could begin once the formal contract is signed and returned. Weather permitting, the estimated installation time is about six 1 (6) weeks but must be completed on or before June 10, 1983 per our Contract 5 Specifications. Once this portion is completed, our crews will begin the process of cutting over the customers to the j new system. This should take about three (3) weeks. Once the j customers are connected to the new underground system, the overhead alley structures can be removed. The removal of these structures should take about three (3) more weeks. If construction goes as scheduled, we'll be completed by mid-July. If problems arise during cutover or removal, we'll probably be completed by the end of July. If any more schedule changes are made, i'll contact you. Te_Ffre,WF.buffy, Supervisor Engin eying Department Distribution Division JFD:R cc :D. Levy X. Taube H. Brown N. Berlin. ... ... . �4 I MICROFILMED BY DORM- _MICR#L:A9- CEDAR RAPIDS DES M01YES 1 I 1 �j RECEiE],. i9B7 v�xaaao I LEGISLATIVE`�. sea ow mo.w sem BULLETIN e„ meim,, larw l0]le I5,lI alSaael First Session, Bulletin No. 7 April 7, 1983 COINUNITY DEVELOPMENT BILL PASSES IIF 511, a bill to provide for the establishment of a community development loan pro- gram for Iowa cities, has passed the House and is now awaiting action in the Senate. As passed the bill offers $7 million in loans to cities with at least one-fourth of the money targeted to small cities. - The bill reduces from S1 million to amount of any loan to SS00,000 and provides that cities must match at least 20 percent of the state loan. Under an amendment offered by Rep. Andy McKean (R -Morley) at least $1.75 million would be earmarked for the 888 cities with 5,000 or fewer residents. Other amendments provide that cities with high unemployment will receive priority of distribution of the funds. Earlier action to sunset the loan program after three years was deleted from the House -passed bill. Revenue could be used for a variety of public works projects including streets, sewer and water. PANEL TO EXAMINE STATE LIQUOR LAWS m I the Governor has appointed a 14 -member task force to consider a passible and to the ' i state's liquor monopoly. � Currently the state's involvement in the liquor business brings about $40 million per year to the state treasury and about $13.7 million to cities. I Included in the panel of fourteen members is Leo Maynard, Mayor, Dewitt. HIGHWAY BOND BILL PASSES HF 563, the Highway Bond bill, has passed the House and Is now awaiting considera- tion by the Senate Finance Committee. . i The bill is dramatically different from the original proposal which would have Car- ' marked revenue from the road use tax fund as first lien against the retirement of principle and interest on a $150 million primary highway improvement program. As passed, the bill tiesthe retirement of principle and interest for the banding program to the state's allocation of the road use tax fund and does not include the cities' or counties' share of that revenue. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate and the Governor has expressed serious reservations about the concept of bonding. JOBS TRAINING BILLS INTRODUCED Two bills, Senate Study 8111 330 and House Study Bill 283, were introduced last week. The bills, which are Identical, establish the Iowa industrial jabs training program which is seen as a mechanism for new or expanding industries. As written, an employer would enter Into an agreement with an area communitycollege to establish And provide for this training program. The agreement may provide for the employer to reimburse or pay for the costs of the program. The program costs may be paid from any of the following sources which are specific in the agreement. a. incremental property taxes which are those taxes levied on the increase in valuation of the employer's business property after a certain date. This is the (over) W 7a J � - i MICAOF ILIdED BY I I L �_JORM- MICR6LA8'_ _...� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !� . j I same process used by citios for their incremental financing of urban development projects; - q h. new jobs deduction from withholding; c. tuition, student fees, user fees and special charges. m Certificates of the area community college may be sold to finance the program ea,". The repayment of the certificate will be from sources specified in the agreement. Provision is also made for a standby tax to be used only if payments from sources specified in the agreement are insufficient. LA PORTE CITY LEGAI.1:ING ACT House File 437, a bill to legali:c certain contracts let by the city council of la Porte City for the renovation of city offices, has been passed by the House on 1. 87 -IO voce and sent to the Senate for debate. ENERGY GRANTS TO CITIES House File 536, a bill appropriating 51,000,000 for the next two fiscal years to the Energy Policy Council for grants to IOcal governments for energy management programs ranging from energy audits of public buildings, utility meters and staff training programs, has passed the Nouse on a 79-17 vote and sent to the Senate for debate. As passed, cities, counties and school districts and area education agencies are eligible for grants. The amount of the grant shall not exceed fifty percent of the cost of the project with the local government paying the remaining fifty percent. FIRE Ffnn'pR IIOIIRS Bit.,, ❑ UTED House File 442, which would have reduced the hours a fire fighter Is required to re- main on orty hoursyfrom an average of per week effective July I,s199gours wasper debated and deferred. to all average of - The League has argued that this was another mandate which would cost local govern- . meat millions of dollars over the duration of the legislation. 1 It is doubtful whether this bill will be debated again although the issue cannot be i taken for granted and in all likelihood will be introduced again in future sessions. I STATE REVENUENN AGAIN i LOAN PROGRAM CUT Because of continuing decline in revenues for the state general fund, the Governor and State Comptroller have revised downward by $40 million the estimate for the ending balance in the state treasury this year. These reductions will have an impact on programs which are currently being debated by the House and Senate. Most notable will be a reduction In the revenue available for the Economic Develop. ment Loan Program which vas announced by the GoTernor In January. Originally, the program called for SIO million each year of the biennium. The Douse had already reduced the figure to $7 million; however, the League has now learned that the Governor's office will ask that the program be reduced further to $5 million each year of the biennium. The rconomic Development loon Program was Intended to be an interest-free series of loans to cities with high unemployment and identifiable infrastructure needs. FUNNEL 14 EFFECT Friday, April B, Is the last day for bills which have originated and been Passed In enc Rause to be debated and passed out of a committee by the other Ilouse, if the deadline passes and a bill has not progressed beyond that point, then under tho "funnel system" the bili Is unlikely to be debated this session. The exceptions are hills relating to finance, ways and means and appropriations. Under certain circum- St0meal the majority and minorl land leaders of either chamber could cosponsor a bili for debate. Next week we will review all of the Ill l is which have progressed through the funnel and which remain "alivl" for further debate this session. ,Also Included will be a list 1119 of those Issues which are unlikely to be debated further this year. 67d I4ICROEILIdEO BY ! JORM-"MICR4L"AB- L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J a NEW BILLS OF INTEREST IDOSE IOIISE FII.F. SBS, LIABILITY (Committee on Local Government) Exempts the State of Iowa an local .;it of Sovemment and officers and employees of the state and local government (acting within the scope of their employment) from liability torelaims when the officer or employee acted In accordance with general l,v-accepted standards of design, engineering or safety. The bill also permits a governing body to insure the liability of its officers and employees for punitive damages. The bill also extends immunity from liability for punitive damages to officers and employees of a municipality if the damages resulted from acts in the performance of an officer's or employee's duty, and actual malice of the officer or employee is not proven. Presently, under Iowa Code, immunity is limited only to the performance of law en- forcement or emergency duties of these officers or emplovees. The bill also extends immunity from liability for officers and employees when performing discretionary functions. MUSE FILE 595, ?ORATORILD1 ON LAND USE PLANNING (Committee on Agriculture) Bill p aces a morator um on t e inventoryinb an planning requirements of the land pres- emotion and use chapter created last General Assembly, temporarily prevents the creation of agricultural areas and requires the creation of an interim study on that issue. IOUSE FILE h07.ner or reasonable expeCOSTS OF INCARCERATION (Melntee, et al) Requires a county or city to bill a prisonses incurred by the county or city as a re- sult of Incarceration. t i MICROFILMED BY JORM--MICR6L AO" --� --_� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES T 2 141CROFILMED BY I _JORM-MICROLAB` CEDAR RAPIDS OCS MOIRES M J Zon17 ing or dsh antennas Satellite Earth stations, or dish dishes, usually white ,or beige, antennas, probably are here to are toy and camplem m Almost stay. Buyers In Iowa are paying certainly neighbors will object to as much as $4,500 to set up a dish "them. some antenna h stallatlm, and that gives access to city councils are looking for orbiting communications sat- wayto regulaegulate them through eWtes s That mum they can receive Antennas in Iowa cities don't 75 to 100 television channel . . seem to be covered *by specific from several countries and (with zoning restrictions. General ape" egdpmm) can tme In 50 roles, such as those applying to Or so audio channel. For home height and setbacks, would afford users, however, the top attrac. limited regulation. But city tion of satellite -antenna council and other zoning bodies reception l the cast of viewing, ,would be wise to consider ways. which l nothing after the initial to regulate them more precisely investment. before dish .blight becomes a The New York Times problem estimated in October that 55,000 There are several passible homeowners nationwide had control criteria: location by Installed the devices, and that zoning district; location. on the 9,000 to 4,000 were being put in property, appearance (they can place monthly. A spokesman for be painted almost any color), she Iowa Satellite Distributing Inc., a and lamdwsph* But the maim subsidiary of Scott's TV i thing is that the matter be con. Appliance In Drs Moines, said his sidered. By waiting for a clear firm bad sold 50 to 60 In all parts need to arise, city official could Of Iowa, about 15 In the Ilea be ensuring that some dishes, no Moines area, matter how offensive, would be The 6-foot•to•12-foot4iameter allowed to stay. 141CROFILMED BY I _JORM-MICROLAB` CEDAR RAPIDS OCS MOIRES M J 17' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 5, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: Robert m. Jansen, City Attorney RE: New Zoning Ordinance -Definition of "gamily" -Single Family Zones Concerns have been raised by the public concerning the definition of "family" as proposed in the new zoning ordinance. These con- cerns focus on the number of persons constituting a family who are permitted to occupy homes located in single-family residential zones. There are instances where single-family residences are occupied by 4 or more non -related persons. These situations, of course, give j rise to parking, density and noise problems in the neighborhoods. The definition for family proposed in the new ordinance is the same as the definition in the existing ordinance. "Family" is defined as: One (1) person or two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage, I adoption or placement by a governmental or social service agency, occupying a dwelling. unit as a single, housekeeping organization. A family may also be two (2), but not more than two (2) persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption". j t Under the existing ordiliance (RIA) premises shall only be used for single family dwellings and 2 persons not members of the family may room in the house. At the present time the following combinations are possible: I I 1. 1 person (family) plus 2 roomers -3 unrelated persons allowed i to occupy. 2. 2 unrelated persons (family) plus 2 roomers -4 unrelated persons allowed to occupy. 3. 2 married persons (family) plus 2 roomers -2 related and 2 unrelated persons allowed to occupy. The new ordinance provides a significant variation. The new single- , family zone (I6-5) provides for single-family dwellings and us it provisional use permits a maximum of 1 roomer provided that an addi- tional one off-street parking space shell be furnished. This limits roomers in single-family homes to one if an off-street parking space is provided. However, the following combinations are still possible under the same family definition: 4 714, 1 MICROFILMED BY —� I "-JORM"-MIC R4LA6' CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! I City Council April 5, 1983 Page 2 1. 1 person (family) plus 1 roomer -2 unrelated persons allowed to occupy. 2. 2 unrelated persons (family) plus 1 roomer -3 unrelated persons allowed to occupy. 3. 2 married persons (family) plus 1 roomer. The definition of family contained in both the old and new ordinances is similar to one that was approved by the U. S. Supreme Court in Village of Belle Terre v. Boras, 416. U.S. 1 (1974). The village ordinance defined family as "one or more persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit *** a number of persons but not exceeding two (2) living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, adoption, or marriage shall be deemed to constitute a family." In this case, the owners of a house rented to 6 unrelated students were charged and con- victed of violating the zoning ordinance. In Belle Terre the Supreme Court held that the ordinance restricting fmnnily to more than two unrelated persons was valid. The goal of the village to maintain a peaceful, quiet and orderly atmosphere for its citizens was upheld as a legitimate exercise of the police power. Belle Terre has been somewhat modified by the later case of Moore v. East Cleveland, 431 W 494 (1977), in which the United States Supreme Court decided that East Cleveland's definition of family which excluded all blood -related persons outside the nuclear family to be a violation of the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court decided that East Cleveland's narrow and strict definition of family to exclude persons beyond the nuclear family was unconstitutional as an arbitrary cutting off of the protection of family rights at the boundary of the nuclear family. "Family" is a fundamental interest and protected as substantive due process under the Fourteenth Amendment. We now know that under constitutional law some unrelated persons may live together as a family and that "family" cannot be limited to the nuclear family within the context of zoning ordinances. The old definition of family and the same definition carried over to the new ordinance appear to be constitutional. Any attempt to limit the definition of "family" to the nuclear family would probably be struck down by the courts. 7lnere are, of course, other options available to the Council, but these may not solve the problem. One option is to simply not permits roomers 1- IdICAOf ILIIED BY •_— _ _� I. .-DORM_ MICR6LAB- ) ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 110INES I 1 � 47141- 1 J L City Council April S, 1983 Page 3 in single-family zones. However, for many retired or elderly persons this would work an economic hardship since room rentals may be an im- portant source of income. Iowa City may be somewhat unique in permitting roomers in single-family zones since most cities do not permit this under their zoning ordinances. I do not, however, know what the situation is in Ames or Cedar Falls in this regard. Another option is to restrict roomers to owner -occupied dwellings with off-street parking requirements. Some sentiment has been expressed to me that this could provide some measure of control over noise, etc. that is now lacking in those cases where a house is rented to three or four unrelated persons. This restriction as a regulation of density, parking congestion, neighborhood quiet and preservation of property values would be a reasonable exercise of the police power and is a legitimate municipal goal. It should, however, be pointed out that zoning regulation is largely prospective and that many of the existing dwellings which are single- family and rent rooms to roomers or are rented to "families" may be considered non -conforming uses upon the adoption of the new ordinance. In the new ordinance the abandonment or discontinuance of use period is one year. i MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R#CAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I! .. G 7/•L I e T a 0