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1982-09-28 Info Packet
City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 17, 1982 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule September 20 1982 Monday No Informal Council Meeting September 21 1982 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Special Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room 7:00 P.M. - Discuss New Zoning Ordinance I. Scheduling 2. Overview 3. Begin Detailed_ Discussion September 22, 1982 Wednesday 3:30 P.M. - Meeting of the City Council and Chairpersons of Boards and Commissions - Highlander Inn 6:30 P.M. - Dinner - Highlander Inn September 27, 1982 Mond - 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room 4:30 P.M. - Discuss Zoning Matters 4:45 P.M. - Presentation by Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau 5:10 P.M. - Meet with Riverfront Commission 5:40 P.M. - Discuss Historic Preservation Ordinance 6:00 P.M. - Council Agenda, Council Time, Council Committee Reports 6:15 P.M. - Executive Session September 28, 1982 NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME Tuesday 6:00 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers September 29 1982 Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 PM-JCCOG Tour of Transportation Problem Areas - Bus from Civic Center at 1:00 PM. 7:00 P.M. - Extension Office - 4-H Fairgrounds. Convention of Mayors and Councilpersons of Cities of Johnson County MICRorILMED V JORM MIC Rd�LJ13 _ 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES Id0I r City Council September 17, 1982 Page 2 PENDING LIST Priority A: Melrose Court Improvements Iowa -Illinois Utilities Franchise Transit Fare Policy City Council Salaries Priority B: Evaluation of City Attorney Dubuque Street Improvements Meeting with CCN regarding Citizen Participation Plan Review Water Bill Collection Procedures Priority C: Discuss Cable TV Commission Recommendations Discuss Job Evaluation Studies Other: Inspection of Owner -Occupied Duplexes Meet with Design Review Committee regarding recommendations Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Report Appointments to Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals and Riverfront Commission - October 12, 1982 i 111CROEILNED BY "DORM MICR66LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I /&0 7 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 15, 1982 To: City Council From: Cit ager Re: Sewer Issues 1. Change in effluent standards. At the City Council meeting of August 30, 1982, Mr. James Hynes stated that effluent standards were being proposed which could benefit Iowa City and might reduce the scope of construction. Attached is a letter from Mr. Earl C. Voelker, Regional Administrator, Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, which states that currently the Department of Environmental Quality is not considering modifying the effluent requirements which would affect Iowa City. 2. Storm water contribution by University of Iowa buildings to sanitary sewers. At the Council meeting of July 20, Mr. James Hynes inquired as to what action, if any, had been taken by the University of Iowa to reduce storm water flow to sanitary sewers. The Reports on Sanitary Sewerage System - Facility Plan, Iowa City, Iowa, 1979, Part 2, Sewer System Evaluation Survey, Section 3, Analysis Report, page AR -16, prepared by Veenstra & Kimm states: "The University of Iowa, which is not eligible for federal funding of rehabilitation projects to remove identified inflow sources, including removal of downspouts.and catch basins from the sanitary sewer system, has developed a rehabilitation program to remove identified sources of inflow from the system. The program is scheduled for implementation over a 2 to 5 -year period. The program will be completed prior to operation of the new water pollution control plant." Attached is a letter from Mr. Ray Mossman, Business Manager, University of Iowa, which describes the progress of the University's program. cc: Chuck Schmadeke Jim Kimm James Hynes bj2/4 MICRofILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES td019E5 I Mo V 1 J ^I iowa department of environmental quality ,eplyto. Earl C. Voelker, Sr. �� ✓ phone. 319/653-2135 September 10, 1982 Charles Schmadeke Director of Public Works City Hall Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Schmadeke: During our meeting recently you asked if I thought effluent limitations were ' going to be changed from 30 - 30 to 45 - 45. I stated that to my knowledge the limits were not being changed. Since our meeting I have contacted our permit section to see if limits are being changed. I was told that changes for plants such as yours are not being considered at this time. There is some consideration being given to changing single stage trickling filter limitations; however,'nothing has.been decided. This would not affect your plant limitations. I am sorry I cannot give you a more specific answer other than at this time our department is not considering changing the limitations. Sincerely, • COMPLIANCEE DIVISION ` Carl C. Voelker, Sr. Regional Administrator Regional Office No. 6 ECV:w xc: Harry Boren WQD - C. Swartzbaugh, DEQ, Des Moines Main elhee: Henry A Wallace Budding, nes Moines. Iowa 50319 'iN Ix IIICRorIL11ED Dy JORM -MIC RDLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ! �� r The University of Iowa Iowa C11y. Iowa 52242 Business Office September 10, 1982 Mr. Charles J. Schmadeke Director of Public Works City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Chuck: The purpose of this letter is to respond to our recent telephone conversation during which I agreed to send to you the names of the buildings on the campus in which we have separated storm water from sanitary sewage and directed storm water to storm sewers. The buildings that are completed are listed below: Old Capitol Jessup Hall Schaeffer Hall MacLean Hall Gilmore Hall Halsey Gym Trowbridge Hall North Hall Speech & Hearing Work is now in process on Calvin Hall and will be completed by the middle of October. We have retained Hall Engineering Company of Iowa City to develop a plan for the separation in Seashore Hall. The next building scheduled for separation is the Engineering Building and it is anticipated that this work will proceed sometime next summer. If you have any further questions on the progress of this project please let me know. RBM/rh Sinc el}�, Ra B Mossman Business Manager & Treasurer MICROE1LnED BY _ JOfiM MIC R(SLAB J ceonR RnrlDs •Des laonaEs i /& 76 1 r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 13, 1982 To: City Council From: Cit#anager Re: Use of Industrial Revenue Bonds - Northeast and Southeast Corners of Burlington and Van Buren Streets This past week I have received two inquiries concerning whether the City Council would favorably consider the extension of the revitalization area to include the property on the northeast and southeast corners of Van Buren and Burlington Streets. The uses being considered are commercial, office and residential. Redevelopment of the former Iowa -Illinois Electric Company building also is being considered. The use of industrial revenue bonds might facilitate such -a project. At the informal Council session of September 27, I would appreciate receiving your reaction. bj/sp cc: Don Schmeiser Rosemary Vitosh i MICROFILMED BY I. JORM MICR46LA13 i CEDAR RAPIDS •DES I•f01AES I I PPF r � City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 17, 1982 To: City Couni\ l 1 From: Don Schmei , Re: Review of the New Zoning Ordinance At the next informal meeting of the City Council to review the new zoning ordinance, the staff proposes that the Council continue discussion of the schedule for review of the new zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Following a discussion of the zoning ordinance scheduling, presentation of the attached memorandum on an overview of the ordinance will be made by staff. Should there be available time, the staff would suggest that the Council begin a more detailed review of the residential zones of the ordinance which you now have in your possession. tp5/4 i I-11CRUILRED 0Y JORM MICROLAB- - 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MINES /67�2 �j J� L. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 17, 1982 To: City Coun 1 From: Don Schm Re: Overview of the New Proposed Zoning Ordinance Presented below is a discussion of the new zoning ordinance and how it differs from the present ordinance. Non -accumulative Approach: The present zoning ordinance is based on the Euclidean concept of zoning. Accordingly, there is a descending order of exclusiveness, i.e., there is a heterogeneous progression of land uses as zones become less exclusive. Single family homes, for example, are permitted in a RIB zone, single family dwellings and two family dwellings are permitted in a R2 zone, single family, two family and multi -family dwellings are per R3 zones, etc. Consequently, a high incompatibility of land uses results such as with single family dwellings being permitted in an industrial zone. The new zoning ordinance assumes a different approach and only permits, for the most part, residential uses in residential zones and commerical and industrial uses in commercial and industrial zones, respectively. There is some overlap of uses between zones depending upon the degree of incompatibility. The new ordinance, for example, allows single family dwellings in higher density zones, but excludes their location in zones permitting a very high density of residential development. 2. Number of Zones The new zoning ordinance has approximately the same number of zones as the present zoning ordinance. The zones are also very similar except that, as indicated above, uses are non -accumulative from zone to zone. Of particular significance are h efnede4elos that ohavtobeemplemented the to accommodate different types Comprehensive Plan. Special Zones New zones which have been developed as part of the new zoning ordinance include an agricultural zone, a rural residential zone, a zone for small lot single family homes, zero lot line dwellings, and attached single family homes, a medium density multi -family zone, an intensive (land consumptive) commercial zone, a public zone, a river corridor overlay zone and a planned development housing overlay zone. A brief discussion of each follows. Agricultural Zone.An agricultural zone i lands presently n an agricultural use preservation of agricultural land is now wiCRDn LMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MINES has been developed to zone for that purpose. The recognized as a reasonable /& 7-2 J r L goal under the police powers, and is indeed developed for that purpose. It is not developed, it is expected that hasdlandnd for that s provided purpose. ec the contrary, P with the necessary infrastructure to allow for full development, land zoned for agricultural use will be zoned for urban use. zone has been b. Rural Residential Zohallowrural land withoutresidential sanitary sewerdservice, for two purposes' 1) 1) to but which has been subdivided, to develop with minimum lot sizes of 40,000 square feet, and 2) to implement a goal of the Comprehensive Plan -- to permit within in the City the opportunity for various types of residential uses which, in this case, would permit a rural residential environment. A; example e o where e e suchret a zone 1ewheretbe the established is along with the iinfrt proability of astructure forhigherhe adensiity develond being pment opmentis extremely remotesary, C. Medium Density Single Family Residential Zone. This zone has been developed to permit single family homes on small lots, zero lot line dwellings, and attached single family homes. Considerable interest has been expressed for an ordinance that would permit by right zero lot line and for single of family lowehomes. hoThelgzone is seen as an opportunityor the d. Medium Density Multifamily Zone. The present ordinance permits multi -family development at a minimum density of one unit per 3,000 square feet of land area or at one unit per 1,000 square feet of land area. The respective differences in There hapelmitted beenereacre is 14 and 43 units per acre, respectively. need to allow for the density of development between these two zones. A new medium density multi -family zone, therefore, has been developed to provide for a density of development of approximately 24 dwelling units per acre. This zone has already been viewed as having some applicability to the College Hill Park Area. e. Intensive Commercial Zone. The intensive or land consumptive commercial zone has been developed to provide for areas of general and heavy commercial uses. Some industrial type uses such as warehousing and wholesale establishments are also permitted in this zone. The zone would most likely be located in ars e suchene commerical n the southcentralare predominantly of a.non-retail type natur zoneito encourage City. these uses td locate sin retail prohibited in this centerss woulbe f. Public Zone. The Comprehensive Plan contemplated use of a zone to inform persons of lands for or occupied by public uses. City parks and schools and land owned by the University are examples of such lands that would be zoned a public zone. Public agencies are not bound by the City's zoning regulations, and it is important to notify private property owners that such lands can be developed in a manner which may not be within the interest of the private property owners. rucRorluaED DY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 167a 1 J r g. River Corridor Overlay Zone. A zone to protect to the extent legally possible the corridor of the Iowa River has been developed. Natural features including vegetation would be pre-empted from destruction. Limitations on height have been placed on structures in this zone. h. Planned Development Overlay Zone (OPDH). The OPDH zone is an overlay of zone which will provide any developer, owning two acres or more his/her land according to land, the opportunity to develop conventional standards of the underlying zone or of the more flexible ` standards of the OPDH zone. The standards developed for the zone are LUI system. ery Il based on the Federal Housing Administration's which regulate simply, the LUI system establishes a series of ratios floor area, the minimum amount of ig the maximum amount of residential open space, the minimum amount of "livability" space, etc. for a given tract of land. There are not density requirements, although the maximum amount of floor area is regulated according to the underlying zone. There are many variations to this concept which have been called "intensity zoning," "performance zoning" and "impact zoning". to44o,,ntrol development All use similar standards as the means by which flexibility. Unite the present but still permit maximum requirements for a PAD plan, once the preliminary site plan is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, the final plan is approved by staff. This reduces the time delay in obtaining approval from the City for a development. The zone had been presented to the local chapter of the American Planning Association, and a large amount of interest was generated. Format of the Ordinance The zoning ordinance is organized into four articles. Article I includes such sections as purpose of the ordinance, name, definitions and general effect of the chapter. Article II includes all the zones including overlay zones and zonal requirements specific to each zone. Article III consists of requirements for special uses; requirements for accessory uses including off-street parking, off-street loading, signs and fences; and requirements applicable to most all principal and accessory uses. Article IV includes sections on the Board of Adjustment, enforcement of the chapter, interpretation of boundaries of zones, amendment of ordinance, violations, and annexation procedures. The ordinance is organized and categorized so that all information is placed together and can be amended with very little effort. 5. Other Changes There are many subtle changes that can only be identified as the Council reviews the ordinance in more detail. Some of the changes had already been mentioned in discussing the "issues" of the zoning ordinance. MICROFILMED Dv I JORM MICROLAEl ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i("�, 7A It J r L ...1 September 7, 1982 Dr. Robert Pepper 311 Woolf Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Bob: The City Council recently accepted, with regret, your resignation from the Broadband Telecommunications Commission. The City of Iowa City has benefitted immeasurably from you unselfish commitment and dedicated service as a three year member and chairperson of that commission. It is extremely gratifying when a citizen with knowledge and expertise in a particular field is willing to make a personal commitment in the interest of his or her fellow citizens, and especially so when it is an uncompensated volunteer commitment. Your contribution goes far beyond your service as a commissioner. When the Iowa City government was engaged in an effort to create a regulatory cable franchise ordinance and we were all attempting to learn the very basics of cable television and its potential for our community, you were the one citizen we relied upon most as an educator and advisor. The many hours you spent in meetings and conferences with City officials and others, again without compensation, serve to further illustrate your professional dedication and personal commitment to community interests relative to cable television. Citizens of Iowa City currently enjoy a relatively high service level in cable television, especially when compared to other communities which are experiencing much greater frustrations or a generally low level of service. Iowa City's ordinance functions well and the Broadband Telecommunications Commission and staff continue to enjoy a satisfactory relationship with the local franchisee. Our system was essentially completed on schedule and interest in and use of the various local access channels is remarkably high. Despite the inherent problems and difficulties associated with construction, activation, and utilization of a local cable television system, the Iowa City effort has been very successful. I believe that you, more than any other individual involved in that effort, deserve the greatest recognition and credit for our success. We will long enjoy the fruits of your unselfish labors. 111CR0EILMED BY i ' JORM MICROLAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES Id01NEs fr Please accept this expression of sincere appreciation, on behalf of the City of Iowa City and all its citizens, for your commendable service to our community. My very best wishes for every continued success in the future. Sincerely, Mary C. Neuhauser Mayor tp/sp cc: City Council Randy Bezanson Broadband Telecommunications Commission i I-0ICRO(ILIdCD 61' 1 1' -JORM MICR6LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES I I i r I I *the University of Iowa J Iowa City, Iowa 52242 office of Campus Programs/Student Activities Iowa Memorial Union (319) 353.3116 TO: Chief Harvey Miller City Manager Neal Berlin Mayor Mary Neuhauser ✓ FROM: The Women of the Iowa Greek System r- RE: Disturbance on August 25 DATE: August 30, 1982 We, the women of the University of Iowa Greek system, would like to apologize for the inconvenience we caused you on the evening of August 25. In the excitement of pledging our new members, we realize that we caused a major disturbance to you, the police department, and the citizens of Iowa City. We hope that this incident will not shadow our previous reputation and service to the community. We as presidents and representatives of our chapters have spoken to our members to assure that there will be no future problems. Please feel free to call us if you have any further questions or concerns. Sigma Delta Tau President, Jacqui Kolar 354-3534 Sigma Kappa President, Jennifer Haerer 354-3982 Alpha Chi Omega President, Polly Flinn 338-9261 Alpha Delta Pi President, Lynne Sanders 338-9231 Alpha Phi President, Lynn Johnson 337-4175 Alpha Ki Delta President, Beth Hahn 337-4146 Chi Omega President, Karen Katsulus 337-2151 Delta Delta Delta President, Jane Sehmida 338-3615 Delta Gamma President, Nancy Schwandt 338-7937 Delta Zeta President, Bobbi Nichols 351-0090 Gamma Phi Beta President, Helen Kechriotis 337-3135 Kappa Alpha Theta President, Elizabeth Sierk 338-7847 Kappa Kappa Gamma President, Camille Patterson 337-2158 Pi Beta Phi President, Sara Flood 337-3187 Zeta Tau Alpha President, Linda McRoberts 338-7852 1 t-0ICRO(ILIAED BY ( I CORM MIC R(LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I I � j 1847 F I r ME Cedar Rapids. Iowa/Sunday, Sept. 12, 1982 BA J.F. Hlsdky, Jr., Cheimun of the Haid ofDinctore 4t Joe Hledky I If. F m'denl end hblider Jahn Donnelly, EeRuti, Vire Fmddent end 7ywurer An independent John Roberuon,AfmXinlEditor newspaper An Hewinkeeld, WwrofMoriel F/rm established in 1883 Fdttnmlllowd Cheimun The Gazette's editorials Civic Vitality Source Suspecting that local governments are going over- board on issuance of low-interest, tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonds (IDRs), Congress is consider. Ing legislation to eliminate or severely restrict the funding mechanism. Would-be cutters make much of the Treasury Department's revenue loss prediction: $4.4 billion a year by fiscal year 1986. Before they act, however, lawmakers had better consider the jobs and tax revenue that come from selling IDRs on behalf of businesses and industries (without burdening the taxpayers). As Tom Aller, Cedar Rapids City Council executive assistant, said in his recent report to the mayor and council, Congress may very well find out that the Treasury's "revenue loss" is one of the federal government's best economic incentive programs. While it's hard to quantify the benefits the bond -sale improvements spread through a community, Aller's report draws a vivid picture of this city's gain. Forty-five industrial development and pollution control bond sales have totaled $68.7 million. Resulting development has added $33.8 million in property values. And that In tum adds $1,097,772 of tax revenue to the city treasury. The bonds have caused the creation of 360 permanent jobi with a payroll of $6.6 million yearly, according to Aller's report. And there is capacity for adding 303 more jobs with a payroll of $1.95 million when the economy turns around. What's more, an estimated 177 jobs were saved because of IDRs financing (estimated payroll: nearly $2.7 million). The projects generated by the bond sales have created 1,795 temporary construction jobs so far. (The figure will increase as pending jobs get under way.) In that light, industrial development revenue bonds are not the "big business welfare" that detractors claim. The businesses seeking issuance of the bonds are responsible for paying them off. And the low cost of borrowing (resulting from lenders' tax exemption) can make the difference between civic paralysis and rejuvenation. For example, of the 45 local businesses subject to IDRs financing the last nine years, only 13 said they would have gone ahead with their projects without industrial bond financing. The Cedar Rapids example should be instructive to Congress: Thirty-two of 45 development projects owe their realization to issuance of industrial development bonds. Project that picture nationwide and you see billions of dollars offsetting that anticpated $4.4 billion annual "drain" on the Treasury. In that light, elimination of the tax exemption on IDRs would amount to a grandstand play — impressive to those viewing the issue superficially, but harmful, ultimately, to community development nationwide. Congress may want to limit the types of development eligible for IDR bond financing. (An "adult" bookstore in Philadelphia was one beneficiary.) Beyond that, though, lawmakers should leave the states to determine standards for IDR bond sale eligibility. And they shouldn't worry about all those money lenders drawing tax-free interest payments from Industrial development bonds. After all, most buyers of such bonds are pension fund investors, insurance companies and financial Institutions. What they have in common is access to many types of tax-free interest income, including such bonds as are issued by cities, counties, states and universities. Knocking out IDRs wouldn't route more of their money to the U.S. Treasury. RICRDi ILMED BY _ JORM MICRdLAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MDI.`E5 16 7s J r I I G0dERNIv1ENT ooEPA s�'� s0 REEAEf,CEH C(� � CENTER m `V m � a ti The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region V11 and the Goverment Finance Research Center Announce a Seminar: CREATIVE LOCAL FINANCING OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES October 19, 1982 October 21, 1982 Kansas City, Missouri Oaba, Nebraska Funding for public wastewater utilities is in a period of aejor transition. Reductions to federal aid, increases 1n.cost, uncertainty of traditional financing methods, and strong competition for local revenue sources are causing public officials and their advisors to search for new ways to finance the construction of publicly owned treatment works. Meanwhile, public support of federal clean water laws remains high. But where will the coney come from? To cope with the practical problems of raising sufficient amounts of capital In a'timely manner and also address Investor concerns of security and yield, the financial community has developed a wide variety of Innovative financing techniques. Recent applications Include zero-coupon bonds, variable rate securities, lease -purchase arrangements, and external letters of credit. In assessing these financing strategies, public officials need answers to a number of key questions. How do they work? Are they legally permitted in the state? What are their advantages and limitations? More importantly, how does one choose among the alternatives? PROGRAM In response to the above concerns, EPA Region VII is sponsoring two one -day seminars. These seminars are designed to enable local officials and their advisors to gain a better understanding of the various revenue options available to finance the local portion of the capital and operating costs of wastewater treatment facilities. The session will present the results of a detailed survey of local financing methods permitted by law in the States of Iowa, Kansas. Missouri, and Nebraska. financial experts from the region will discuss the benefits and limitations of traditional and alternative financing techniques. Topics to be covered include: • Capital Financing Problems in the Public Sector • Debt Restrictions: Their Impact on Capital Financing • A Comparison of Alternative and Traditional Financing Methods • Short -Term Borrowing and Interim Financing Arrangements • Using Financial Consultants: When and How? • Varieties of Lease Finance: Tax. Legel and Financial Aspects The seminar will also include a session on financial capability analysis, the results of which can'be used to measure the impact of a proposed facility at both the community and individual household levels. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The seminar is recomended for municipalities which have or anticipate receiving the following construction grants: Step 1 (preliminary design), Step 2 (preparation of plans and specifications). Step 3 (construction), and Step 4 (combined 2 a 3). The program Is also recomended for consulting engineers, technical assistance providers and the program staffs of the state departments of environmentalquality. rho Kansas City session will emphasize financial options and lint to tions in the States of Kansas and Missouri and the Omaha session covers the States of Iowa and Nebraska. There is no fee for the semi na rs. /�_ �61 w MICROFILMED By i JORM MIC ROLAB L1 i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14019[5 r FacutTr a The faculty will be made ,p'•4f•finance directors, bond attorneys, financial advisors, and other eapeet8!ln the area. Speakers for each session include: Kansas/Missouri Session in Kansas City, Missouri HAROLD E. BOLDT, Finance Director Columbia, MO MICHAEL P. BUCKLEY, Research Associate Govt. Finance Research Center Washington, D.C. JOSEPH D. DVORAC, Rural Dev. Spec. Midwest Assistance Program Walthitl, WE JOHN FREE Municipal Finance Specialist 2ahner 8 Co., Kansas City, NO WEBB R. GILMORE, Partner War a Bell, Kansas City, NO JOHN MORRIS, Asst, V. Pres. Kidder Peabody d Co., Inc. Kansas City, MO JOHN E. PETERSEN, Director Govt. Finance Research Center Washington, D.C. GEORGE VAN RIPPER, V. Pres. Ranson i Co.. Wichita, KS Iowa/Nebraska Session in Omaha, Nebraska MICHAEL P. BUCKLEY. Research Associate THOMAS MEHLL,�Se' Cc Pres' Government Finance Research Center Des Mol nes, IA Washington, D.C. P14ILLIP A. LORENZEN. V. Pres. JOHN E. PETERSEN. of rector Municipal Bond Division Govt. Finance Research Center First Hid -America Washington, D.L. Omaha, HE C.M. POOLE JR., Sec'y-Treas. THOMAS HOLLEY, Attorney Robert E. Schweser Co. Kutak, Rock a Huie Omaha, NE Omaha, NE ROBERT HARPSTER, Executive Director Iowa League of Municipalities Des Moines. IA RESOURCE MATERIALS Each participant will receive an information packet whichon includesue a handbooks on local financing options, a set of simoary financial capability guidebook, selected articles on creative capital financing methods, a list of publications and a glossary of financial and wastewater terms. SESSION SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION Each seminar will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Materials will be distributed from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. prior to the opening session. Please send in attached registration forms by October 12, 1982, to the EPA Regional Office or call the Regional Office at (816)374-2725 at least one day prior to the Seminar. Attendance may be limited. Please make your reservations early. LOCATIONS AND ACCOKiODATIONS The Kansas Missouri seminar will be held at the EPA Region vii office. Room 415, 324 East 11th Street, Kansas City, 140. The Iowa/Nebraska session 1,111 convene at the Omaha -Douglas County Civic Center, Board of Equalization Room ILC -3), 1819 Farnam, Omaha, HE. All registrants are expected to make their own lodging arrangements. if yu need aditional rs please Johno oHoward atd(816)374- 2725 or Michael on LBuckleythe ma to(202)466-2014ntact MICROEILMEO DY JORM MICRbLA13 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � I i 1676 J r SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORA Please Mail This Form By October 12, 1982 To: John Howard EPA Region VII 324 East Ilth Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Please enroll the following (one person per form) in the Creative Financing Seminar in: (circle one) ' Kansas City, MO Omaha, HE October 19, 1982 October 21, 1982 HAVE (please print or type) TITLE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Please Mail This Farm By October 12, 1982 To: John Howard EPA Region VII 324 East 11th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Please enroll the following (one person per form) in the Creative Financing Seminar in: (circle one) Kansas City, MO Omaha, NE October 19, 1982 October 21, 1982 NAVE (please print or type) TITLE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Please Mail This Form By October 12, 1982 To: John Howard EPA Region VII 324 East 11th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Please enroll the following (one person per form) in the Creative Financing Seminar in: (circle one) Kansas City, MO Omaha, HE October 19, 1982 October 21, 1982 NAME (please print or type) TITLE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE i ' 14ICROFIL14ED BY ' .I JORM MICR#LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I i /0/ 11. I �1 IN ClTr OF IOWA circ bARTERLY REPORTS 0T7 GTY-�UND�D UAIIAN SERV/C£ A i fN CIES 3"D QUARTE)Z FISCAL YEAR 19S'2 JANUARY -MARCH 1952 llo77 ff 9 r L. CITY OF IOWA CITY W HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY QUARTERLY REPORTS Third Quarter - Fiscal Year 1982 y Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center Total contacts at the Center rose slightly during the third quarter. The 7 percent decrease in crisis intervention clients was offset by a 9 percent increase in transient clients and a 20 percent increase in Food Bank clients. Call -ins remain the major form of contact. The number of call -ins decreased by 10 percent, while walk-ins increased by 11 percent. On-call emergency transportation increased from six last quarter to nine this quarter. a The number of female clients decreased by 15 percent. Preteen clients increased from three to ten, and 13-17 year old clients increased by 36 percent (from 45 to 61). There was a 12 percent decrease in 18-30 year old contacts, although this continues to be the largest cl'i'ent age group. i, The breakdown of problems encountered has been revised for the third quarter; this is shown in the report. Noteworthy increases include: medical up 127% (26 to 59), non -transient housing up 108% (25 to 52), relationship with spouse/lover up 81%, gay/lesbian issues nearly doubled, " psychiatric up 73%, alcohol up 70%, loneliness up 31%. Child Abuse contacts also nearly doubled in the third quarter. Noteworthy decreases include: Runaways decreased by half (from 16 to 6), Financial/Employment down 48%, and Domestic Violence down 45%. This is due primarily to increased community awareness of the Domestic Violence Project and its services. Crisis Center Food Bank Program Requests for assistance from the Food Bank increased by 20 percent in the third quarter (from 290 to 349), while assistance provided increase somewhat less, by 17 percent (from 253 to 296). The number of male clients served increased 17 percent while female clients fell 53 percent over the quarter. T The number of unemployed clients increased by 46 percent, while employed clients decreased by 16 percent; there were no retired clients served this _ quarter (as opposed to 16 in the second quarter). Clients receiving public assistance generally increased: Food Stamp clients by 26%, WIC recipients more than doubled, Unemployment Compensation quadrupled (from 4 to 17), and Disability clients rose from 1 to 6. There was an 11 percent decrease in ADC clients, and Social Security recipients fell from 20 to 7. In terms of Reason for Assistance, Unemployment increased 53 percent (from 101 to 155). Insufficient wages increased 17 percent. There were significant decreases in Illness/Medical bills (from 22 to 27) and Spouse Abuse Victims (from 15 to 0). Referrals to United Way for Salvation Army I MICROCIL1410 BY JORM MIC R6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDSDES MOINES 1 L A ,� 2 vouchers doubled in the third quarter. Referrals to Social Services nearly doubled, and referrals to WIC nearly tripled (from 3 to 8). There were 21 referrals to other resources; these statistics had not previously been recorded. Crisis Center - Eme, enc Assistance Pro ram Previously called Transient 5ervice W Requests for assistance increased by 9 percent in the third quarter. Assistance Provided' remained fairly constant, with the exception of miscellaneous financial assistance, which fell 15 percent. The number of clients who received the limit of services tripled, increasing from 3 to 9. There was also a decrease from 7 to 2 of clients who declined the assistance offered. While the number of male clients remained near second quarter levels, the number of female clients increased by 78 percent. There was a 41 percent increase in the number of hitchhikers. i.a In the Reason for Travel breakdown, points to note are that although the number of clients here for treatment at the University Hospitals increased, the total number of hospital -related clients again decreased. Nearly all the categories decreased. Three notable increases were: ` Illness/Death in the Family (from 2 to 14), Vacationing (from 5 to 21), Transient Lifestyle (4 to 15), and 8 were establishing residency here, the " first for the year in this category. In the Reason for Assistance breakdown, notable changes were a 50 percent decrease in "money used for car repairs," a 20 percent decrease in "ran short of money," and an increase from 1 to 12 of people stranded due to weather, which is logical in the light of the seasonal change. The Crisis Center is also beginning to keep statistics on the clients' place of residency. 8i Brothers/Bi Sisters of Johnson Count y Previously called PALS Program The number of new matches increased by 2 this quarter (from 12 to 14), and there were only 4 terminations, as opposed to 12 in the second quarter. There was a 35 percent increase in the number of inquiries. New volunteer applications received increased, with a 57 percent increase in male applicants (from 5 to 11) and a 40 percent increase in females (from 9 to 15). The number of boys on the waiting list decreased 17 percent (from 41 to 34), while the number of girls increased only slightly. The increase in 6-7 year olds and 10-11 year olds on the waiting list was counter- balanced by a decrease in the 8-9 year and 12-14 year categories. There -- was a slight decrease in both child and volunteer participation in the GAP program. The average length of matches remained at 19 months throughout the quarter. j„ 111CROFILnED BY JORM MICR6LAS j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES, J Il r Domestic Violence Project There was a 12 percent decrease in crisis contacts (from 107 to 94) in the third quarter. Correspondingly, there was a 23 percent drop in the number of shelter residents (from 77 to 59) and a 9 percent decrease in the number of shelter days provided. There was a 19 percent increase in new clients receiving counseling without shelter (from 26 to 31). The age composition of clients using the shelter was stable, the majority being in the 18-54 year old group. The number of Iowa City and Johnson County residents decreased somewhat. The average length of stay for women ,., with children rose from 10 days in the second quarter to 12 days in- the third quarter. The average stay for women without children dropped from " 10 to 7 days, for an overall average stay of 7 days. " In the Community Education section, there were 21 presentations in the third quarter, an increase of 5 over the second quarter. The number of contacts through these presentations was 249, an increase of 31 percent 3 to 7, while the over last quarter. Media presentations rose from individual information contacts fell from 12 to 7. Elderly Services Agency - Information & Referral Program Total number of contacts in this program for the third quarter increased „ by 56 percent (from 367 to 572). The proportion of males to females remain the same, maintaining the strong female bias in clientele. Most of the clients were self-referred, and residents of the IC Metro area. The majority of I&R assistance provided fell into the "chore" category. There was a 138 percent increase here, from 86 to 205. There were also significant increases in the "General Information" and "Finances" cate- gories. Referrals were made primarily to AARP, Housing Sites, and "Other," with all of these showing an increase over the second quarter. There was a 33 percent decrease in the number of referrals to ESA (from 111 to 74). Ouring this quarter, the program began keeping more extensive records of had Follow-up Contacts. 57 of the clients referred to other resources their needs met. 5 were taking steps to do so, and in 3 cases the needs remained unmet. - Elderly Services Agency -Chore Service There was a 452 percent increase in the number of client contacts in the third quarter (from 208 to 1148). This was primarily due to increased _ community awareness, leading more people to seek chore services, and to the seasonal onset of snow removal services. 564 units of snow removal services were provided in this quarter, as it contained all of the year's -- major snowfalls. There was also a large increase in volunteers available, from 19 to 59. Volunteer hours donated increased from 183 hours to 1379 hours. i MICRO(ILMED lir JORM MICR46LA13 CEDAR RA PIDS - DES X401:1 !6 77 J r, r U The majority of clients served by the Chore Program were elderly women living alone in their own home in the IC Metro area. Elderly Services Aqency - Outreach Program The number of clients served increased by 81 percent (from 32 to 58) over the second quarter. Site visits increased from zero last quarter to 44 visits this quarter, reaching a total of 389 people. Information on Services contacts increased from 0 last quarter to 41 this quarter, reaching 91 people. Most of the increase occurred in the financial, health and "other" categories. Referrals were also up, primarily to Congregate Meals and "other." There was a significant decrease in the number of Counseling clients (from 43 to 12). The counselors are primarily University students in the School of Social Work, and this decrease reflects their winter break. Elderly Services Agency is no longer keeping separate statistics on Advocacy services, as this program has been combined with Outreach. Rape Victim Advocacy Program There was a 33 percent drop in crisis contacts in the third quarter (from 63 to 42). Information and referral contacts fell from 31 in the second quarter to 4 in the third quarter. Many IN contacts are University M. students, and this decrease reflects their course schedule. There was, however, a slight increase in the amount of literature distributed. The number of speaking engagements remained comparable to those in the second quarter. The strong female bias in clientele continues in the third quarter, with the majority of women living in the Iowa City Metro area. In terms of abuse/victim relationship, stranger and acquaintance were the most common (with 13 and 12 respectively); relative and unknown were also nearly tied, with 5 and 6 respectively. The majority of incidents occurred in places of residence. As in the second quarter, the majority of incidents were 11ICRONUIED 6Y RM MIC ROLAB CED -! � CEDAR RAPIDS DCS MOVIES I J Mayor's Youth Employment Program There was a 20 percent increase in youth employed in the program during by 15 the third quarter. The gain of 21 new participants was offset of the natural attrition of the terminations. These terminations are part in "Other Services Provided." In program. There was a general decrease job classifications, there were significant decreases in the terms of rthe lexception andsofdial obs. Work sites remaid fairly careas oonstant, with the U3of I, which fell from 14 to 1. There was a 45 percent increase in male clients (from 11 to 16), which was All clients in counter -balanced by a 10 to 5 decrease in female clients. the third quarter were in school. ti Rape Victim Advocacy Program There was a 33 percent drop in crisis contacts in the third quarter (from 63 to 42). Information and referral contacts fell from 31 in the second quarter to 4 in the third quarter. Many IN contacts are University M. students, and this decrease reflects their course schedule. There was, however, a slight increase in the amount of literature distributed. The number of speaking engagements remained comparable to those in the second quarter. The strong female bias in clientele continues in the third quarter, with the majority of women living in the Iowa City Metro area. In terms of abuse/victim relationship, stranger and acquaintance were the most common (with 13 and 12 respectively); relative and unknown were also nearly tied, with 5 and 6 respectively. The majority of incidents occurred in places of residence. As in the second quarter, the majority of incidents were 11ICRONUIED 6Y RM MIC ROLAB CED -! � CEDAR RAPIDS DCS MOVIES I J r L` u 5 w J reported to RVAP by the victim. The number reported to law enforcement officials remained near second quarter levels. Proportionally, the threat to use weapons was much higher in the third quarter. Referrals to other agencies remained near second quarter levels. United Action for Youth - Outreach Program As indicated in the narrative, the overall decrease in the number of contacts can be attributed to the staffing changes in the program. Total clients dropped 11 percent (from 162 to 144). The largest decrease was in the number of boys participating (from 85 to 71, or 16 percent), while 19 girls decreased only slightly. The client breakdown section is fairly self-explanatory. The largest decrease in services rendered occurred in Prevention (from 808 to 545) and a Consultation (from 376 to 152), though all services decreased in number 3 served. -In terms of location of client contacts, there was a decrease in all areas and most especially telephone (from 277 to 62). "Other," Ia however, increased 150 percent, from 16 to 40. Five drug seminars were held, reaching a total of 58 people. Peer Helper Sessions increased by 4, a but involved an additional 354 people. Other Activities or Groups fell 15 percent but involved an additional 339 people. la United Action for Youth - Synthesis Program The number of new clients increased from 16 to 21 in the third quarter. The proportion of males in this program increased. 33 percent (from 36 to 48), while females rose only slightly. Days open and staff hours,outside workshop increased slightly. Sign -ins for the studio decreased 20 percent (from 345 to 276), while check-out hours for video equipment increased 54 percent (from 120 to 185). Completed projects rose 86 percent (from 29 to 54). New this quarter were pottery lessons, which involved 73 hours, and half-inch video movie showings, of which there were 16. 1• Willow Creek Neighborhood Center Due to the small size of the organization, there has been some difficulty in keeping accurate statistics. The following report presents a good picture of the Center in the third quarter. Generally, the level of service in the third quarter continued as it had in the second. The number of clients serviced in the areas of Counseling/Support, Recreation/Social, and Education were the same as in the second quarter. Welcome Wagon visits, Senior visits, and the newsletter also remained constant. There was a large increase in the Emergency Assistance category; an additional 24 persons were served, beyond those in the second quarter. Nearly all were provided with clothing, due to the extremely cold weather in the third quarter. Clientele was fairly evenly divided between refugee and non -refugee. r 111CROEILnED BY JORM MICROLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES i401`IES 1&77 1 J r 7/1 'TOTAL CONTACTS Crisis Only " Crisis with Referral Info. & Referral Only By Program: Crisis Intervention N Transient Service Food Bank Ia 4 CRISIS INTERVENTION piTvoe of Contact Call-in Walk-in On-call emerg. transport. s Time of Contact 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ^^ 2 P.M. - 5 P.M. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. " 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. 11 p.m. - 8 a.m. Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday Ta CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS Male Female Pre -teen 13-17 years 18-30 years 31-50 years 51-65 years Over 65 years IOWA CITY CRISIS INTtRVENTION CENTER Quarterly Program Report Form (FY82) 111CRDEILFIED BY i JORM MICRbLA 1 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i 7 1 I/ r M 7/81-9/81 10/81-12/81 "ee Page 3 for changed „roblem categories. w'ROBLEM PRESENTED .e Alcohol 14 Child re: parent II Child Abuse !' Death of Sign. Other Depression Dissolution (divorce) it Drugs (other than alcohol) ti Family Life Female -male Relationship Fihancial/Employment w Gay/Lesbian issues Housing (non -transient) Legal Loneliness Marriage Medical -+ Overeaters Anon. Parent re: child Pregnancy Psychiatric Rape/Sexual Harrassment Relat, w/Sign. Other School Sex Single Parent Social Relat. (friend,etc.) Spouse Abuse Suicide V. D. Other: Abortion Rel. with x-spouse/sig. othf Runaway 1100_•1/99 Page 2 Crisis Center (FY82) /./R9—f./R9 1ST QTR I 2ND QTR YR TO . DATE 3RD. YR TO QTR DATE I 4TH QTR ANNUAL (�) 37 30 67 25 22 47 Now under Parent/Child Rel. 13 6 19 9 6 15 86 108 194 32 21 53 51 38 89 23 19 42 38 36 74 Now under Social/Interpers. Rel. 120• 117 277 29 21 50 32 25 57 19' 20 39 79 65 144 44 34 78 Now under Rel. with Spouse/Lover 32 26 58 27 30 57 16 23 39 Now under Parent/Child Rel. 13 12 25 28 30 58 11 7 18 37 25 62 Now under Rel. with Spouse/Lover 11 23 34 64 49 113 4 4 8 30 27 57 Now under Social/Interpers. Rel. 68 76 144 Now under Domestic Violence 46 47 93 27 14 41 12 7 19 38 26 64 Now under Social/Interpers. Rel. 9 12 21 //-- U0 MICROFILMED BY j JORM MICROLA CEDAR HNIES13 i 77 J i IF _ •. w w • PROBLEMS PRESENTED Abortion Alcohol Child Abuse Death of Sig. Other Depression Dissolution (divorce) 4l Domestic Violence le Drugs (other than alcohol) !' Financial/Employment 11 Gay/Lesbian Issues II Housing (non -transient) 1•� Legal Loneliness I -i Medical Overeaters Anon. = Parent/Child Relat. i -i Pregnancy r--= Psychiatric M Rape/Sexual Harrassment Rel. with-Spouse/Lover Runaway School Sex Social/Interpers. Rel. Suicide V.D. Page 3 Crisis Center (FY 82) 7/81-9/81 10/81-12/81 1/82-3/82 4/82-6/82 15T QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (:) 12 7 19 9 28 37 30 67 51 118 13 6 19 11 30 9 6 15 4 19 86 108 194 93 287 32 21 53 15 68 68 76 144 42 186 51 38 89 39 128 120 117 237 61 298 29 21 50 40 90 32 25 57 52 109 19 20 39 23 62 79 65 144 85 229 32 26 58 59 117 27 30 57 37 94 41 45 86 42 128 13 12 25 10 35 28 30 58 52 110 11 7 18 9 27 81 59 140 107 247 9 12 21 6 27 11 23 34 19 53 64 49 113 63 176 106 89 195 89 284 46 47 93 42 135 27 14 41 12 53 l� MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC ROIL AB _ 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS DCS t401AC5 ; I 77 J L CRISIS CENTER FOOD BANK PROGRAM Quarterly Program Report Form (FY 82) 7/81-9/81 10/81-12/81 1/82-3/82 4/A7-f/A2 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE i Assistance Provided Food bank provisions Voucher for groceries Assistance Not Provided Food bank depleted Used Limit/Abused Service Other Resources Identified w Information S Referral Only i, • CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS Individual: Male/Female Families/No. of Persons Couples/No. of Persons IA 0-5 years 6-12 years i' ' 13-17 years 18-30 years 31-50 years 51-65 years w Over 65 years • Emoloyment Status r, i' UI Student Employed Not employed Resident Employed Unemployed Disabled Retired Other or Not Indicated 1ST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE I 4TH QTR ANNUAL (:) 191 290 481 349 830 159 253 412 296 708 144 241 385 283 668 41 48 89 34 123 6 12 18 7 25 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 9 3 12 4 5 9 4 13 26 25 51 46 97 44/18 47/38 91/56 55/18 146/74 ?/89 ?/146 ?/23 61/20 /440 4/8 11/22 15/30 9/18 24/48 27 39 66 55 121 24 23 47 29 76 13. 33 46 29 75 '64 99 163 119 282 27 46 73 56 129 4 8 12 7 19 0 5 5 1 6 5 0 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 1 6 22 64 86 54 140 113 162 275 237 512 3 11 14 4 18 0 16 16 0 16 16 0 16 0 16 �(!7 L tdICROf ILhIED BY JORM MOCR46LAB I 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES L r Public Assistance Food stamps ADC Y WIC Social Security " Unemployment compensation Veteran's Assistance �• Disability Appointments pending w Other • REASON FOR NEEDING ASST. Waiting for public asst. Unemployment Wages insufficient for inflation Waiting for 1st paycheck Illness/medical bills High or unexpected bills Spouse abuse victim Other REFERRALS PROVIDED United Way (Sal.Army) Dept. of Social Services WIC HACAP —' Congregate Meals Other resources LF.. 7/81-9/81 10/81/12/81 age 2 ,risis Center Food Bank (FY 82) 1/82-3/82 4/82-6/82 1S7 QTR I 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (A) 52 94 146 118 264- 17 28 45 25 70 5 17 22 36 58 3 20 23 7 30 0 4 4 17 21 0 1 1 2 3 0 1 1 6 7 61 80 141 49 190 N.A. N.A. N.A. 4 95 64 159 63 222 24 101 125 155 280 10 30 40 35 75 2 9 11 3 14 2 22 24 7 31 21 3 24 4 28 1 15 16 0 16 4 9 13 29 42 23 40 63 82 145 8 12 20 20 40 5 3 8 8 16 8 1 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 N.A. N.A. N.A. 21 micRor ILMED BY I JORM MICR4L AE3 � I CEDAR RAPIDS DCS I•IOIYCS I , _ a 14�)7? 7 _ '1 r REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED �. Financial Assistance Lodging Food Gasoline voucher w Bus ticket Miscellaneous Info. 8 Referral only FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DENIEI - Other Resources Identifiec Used Limit/Abused Services Center Resources Depleted Declined Assistance Offere Other • CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS Individual: Male/Female Familes/No, of Persons Couples/No. of Persons 0-5 years 6-12 years 13-17 years 18-30 years 31-50 years 51-65 years Over 65 years • MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION Bus Car Hitchhiking 1 CRISIS CENTER EmtR. Assisi. PROs. Quarterly Program Report Form (FY 82) 7/81-9 81 10/81-12/81 1/82-3/82 4/82-6/82 IST I 2ND YR TO I 3RD YR TO I 4TH ANNUAL (A) QTR QTR DATE QTR DATE QTR 488 285 773 311 1,084 457 257 714 280 994 347 224 571 220 791 77 65 142 70 212 140 80 220 75 295 170 81 251 78 329 34 44 78 41 119 39 52 91 44 135 110 33 143 60 203 31 28 59 31 90 18 18 36 19 55 4 3 7 9 16 1 0 1 1 2 d 7 7 14 2 16 1 0 1 0 1 110/35 90/18 200/53 93/32 293/85 ?/160 ?/86 ?/24'6 22/77 ?/323 21/42 15/30 36/72 9/18 45/90 38 20 58 19 77 41 18 59 10 69 11 14 25• 10 35 135 98 233 108 341 102 52 154 48 202 17 18 35 19 54 3 4 7 6 13 35 45 80 45 125 229 135 364 113 477 83 44 127 62 189 I !a ?7 111CMILMED 61' J JORM MICR LAG i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r j 7, "1 REASON FOR TRAVEL Treatment - UI Hospital " - VA Hospital - Mercy Hospital Visiting Family - UI Hospital - VA Hospital - Mercy Hospital On way to seek/start job On way to live w/relatives Illness/death in family w Legal reasons Vacationing Spouse abuse victim Establishing residence Attending U. Of I. Due.to job here Relatives in area Transient lifestyle Other REASON FOR NEEDING ASSISTANCI Money used for car repairs Money stolen/lost Ran short of money Ill/injured along way Hospital -related Missed bus/ride connection Unable to find spot jobs Unable to find job-ret.hom Stranded due to weather Waiting for money wire Other Page 2 Emerg. Assist. �rog. (FY 82) L/C1_</CO IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL)"<) 27 17 44 33 77 15 14 29 11 40 0 5 5 0 5 19 22 41 5 46 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 O 0 164 77 241 50 291 47 22 69 15 84 11 2 13 14 27 10 4 14 2 16 13 5 18 21 39 10 5 15 4 19 8 8 3 0 3 0 3 5 4 9 15 24 23 47 70 39 109 95 54 149 27 176 23 14 37 21 58 152 105 257 84 341 4 7 11 5 16 31 22 53 35 88 0 0 0 8 8 6 2 8 3 11 8 2 10 5 15 0 1 1 12 13 5 1 6 0 6 23 16 39 20 59 111CRDCILMED BY I ' JORM MICROLAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES, {10�� Fr 7/81-9/81 10/81-12/81 1/82-3/82 W Has place to live/no money Has job/no money yet No place to live yet Other w :• RESIDENCY t-0 Johnson County Other than Jo. Co. Establishing Residency in Johnson County to w W I: Le i Page 3 Emerg. Assist. Prog. (FY 82) 4/82-6/82 IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (A) N.A. N.A. N.A. N:A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 39 N.A. N.A. N.A. 173 N.A. N.A. N.A. 8 1' ! MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRbLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES M01 ES I a 107 1 BIG BROTHERSIL.., SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY W Quarterly 11rugram Repurt Iunn liSLal Year 1982 TOTAL MATCHES Boys/Big Brothers Girls/Big Sisters Boys/Couples Girls/Couples Boys/Big Sisters At Beginning of Quarter At End of Quarter New Hatches Tonin+tions e INQUIRIES/APPLICATIONS - New Inquiries - Children Hale Flute New Inquiries - Volunteer Kilo Feesle Couple Applications Rec'd - Vol. Mile fenele Couple Children Ineligible Volunteers Not Accepted REFERRALS Child psych HACAP CHHC Research 6 Trng. Clinic Volunteers for Youth B,A,Y, D.S.S. Lutheran Soc. Sery. *Other IST OTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO OTR DATE 4TH ANNUAL (S) OTR 105 100 117 102 131 (57) (56) (63) (56) (70) (44) (39) .(49) (41) (55) (l) ( 2) ( 2) (2) (3) (0) ( 0) ( 0) (0) (0) (3) ( 3) ( 3) (3) (3) 83 88 -- 88 88 88 -- 98 22 12 34 14 48 17 12 29 4 33 17 13 30 20 50 (12) ( 6) (18) (9) (27) (5) ( 7) (12) (11) (23) 56 84 140 79 219 (16) (28) (44) (26) (70) (37) (54) .(91) (51) (142) (3) ( 2) ( 5) (2) (7) 15 15 30 26 56 (6) ( 5) (11) (11) (22) (8) ( 9) (17) (15) (32) (1) ( 1) ( 2) (0) (2) 4 2 6 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 I I 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 • 3 3 1 4 I„ Mi CROEILMED BY JORM MICR4�LAE � CEDAR RAPIDS - DES h1019E'. i r L BB/BS of Johnson Co. FY82 Progrdw Report IST 2ND YR TO OTR OTR DATE 3RD YR TO 4TH ANNUAL (i) OTR DATE QTR C' • WAITING LIST/GAP rChildren on Waiting List - Boys (14) (20) Girls ' y low City Metro Area (48) (44) Johnson County (39) (14) (17) 6-7 years (18) 8-9 years (la) (18) 10-11 years (21) 12-14 years (16) (17) Children Partic. in GAP (12) Volunteers in GAP (15) (13) w TERMINATIONS (11) (13) (8) .Graduated from Program 28 31 Child Moved/Parent Remarried 29 Volunteer Withdrew -Full term 25 25 Volunteer Moved 22 Volunteer Withdrew -Early - 1 Agency Request - Parent/Bhild Request 4 3 Children to Rematch 2 Volunteers to Rematch „ • MATCH LENGTH — Average of Existing Match 2 Average at Termination — SERVICE CONTACTS L BB/BS of Johnson Co. FY82 Progrdw Report IST 2ND YR TO OTR OTR DATE 3RD YR TO 4TH ANNUAL (i) OTR DATE QTR 60 61 57 (46) (41) (34) (14) (20) (23) (48) (44) (39) (14) (17) (18) (la) (18) (21) (16) (17) (12) (15) (13) (16) (11) (13) (8) 28 31 31 29 48 25 25 '25 22 43 - 1 1 - 1 4 3 7 2 9 1 1 2 - 2 7 1 8 - 8 3 1 4 2 6 2 3 5 - 5 2 2 - 2 10 13 -- 12 2(F) 0 -- 1 10 1110s. 18mos. -- 19 mos 16 mos. 20mos, -- 19 mos 560 541 j. MICROFILMED BY 6LAI I JORM MICR, j CEDAR RAPIDS - DES M019E 1 r 141CROFIL14ED BY j I JORM MICR( >LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES i J \I 1 The Pals Program will be undergoing a gradual but major change over the next few months. At their March meeting, the Board voted to phase out the name "Pals Program" and to be known from this time on as "Big �.` Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County. Accompanying this change will also be a switch to the national Big Brothers/Big Sisters logo. The H. name change may be a difficult adjustment for those who have been familiar with Pals over the years; but we feel that this step is neces- sary to promote our recruitment efforts, to broaden our name recognition, and to clear up the existing confusion which has resulted from our being known by two names. Our new half-time casewnrker, Jill Kronminga, was hired in mid- February to replace Diana Miller Jones. Jill is catching on quickly and we expect her to be working at full capacity shortly. Some of our statistics reflect the temporary staff shortage. w We began working toward our goal of increased parent involvement by having a panel of mothers address volunteers at an In -Service meeting. A new procedure developed from that exchange: built into the match process now is a meeting between the parent and the new volunteer, facilitated by staff, within the first month after a match is made. The purpose of this meeting is to encourage communication and to discuss specific issues such as' how to handle discipline, discussions about the absent parent, goals for the match, etc. In an effort to improve our volunteer recruitment, we have been working with a group of students from the Mass Communications Lab at the University this semester to develop a new brochure, slide show, and to begin a rural recruitment campaign. 141CROFIL14ED BY j I JORM MICR( >LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES i J \I 1 r DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT - Quarterly Program Report Form Fiscal Year 1982 W 1ST I 2ND YR TO 3RD YR TO 4TH ANNUAL (A) OTR OTR DATE QTR DATE QTR 2ISI5 CONTACTS 107 1:7 214 9`/ 303 "ERVICES PROVIDED ,Shelter 79/443 7/750.151/ 1193 In-house/No. of days 79/443 7/750 same 5;/jL .C.3/ Single women/days 21/81 12Z121 33/20 ii/ :L 44/2`8E Women with children/days 20/119 2/230 7/349 i-�/i-'; 53/54f Children/days 38/243 43/390,73/0'42 32,139"r 11039 Volunteer homes/days - - ---- ---- i/2 1/2 "Counseling (w/out shelter) 28/42 ' 5/54 63/96 3=;,'Y" 97/13' New clients/sessions 22/34 26/34 40 03 3i/5 79/10. Carryover clients/sessions 6/8 9/20 15/2 - - �; .. 18/36 No.in Support Group/Sessions NA ?:+ N111 "'A NA Referrals 39 25 64 15 79 5 1 6 10 Shelter S 34 24 53 11 69 Other resources s;.,'CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS ,,,Adults Served in Shelter 41 34 r0 `7 97 41/0 34/0 7;/O =;/7 97/0 Female/Male Under 18 years 2 --- - 3 18-30 years 17 lI', 31 �" 45 31-50 years 19 12 3- 38 51-65 years 0 3 0 0 'Over 65 years 0 0 0 Iowa City resident 20 44 18 Johnson County resident 4 ,- 8 29 Out -of -County 14 '- 7 i`. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC ROL IN CEDAR RANDS •DCS Id01 NES 7 � j. IL r " Children Sheltered Female/Male 4.. Under 5 years 5-8 years ' 9-12 years 13-17 years over 18 DISPOSITION OF SHELTER RESI[ Return home Return home w/conditions it Other housing locally Moved from area i Other In shelter at end of qtr. • Length of Stay Shortest Longest Average with children without children • COMMUNITY EDUCATION Presentations/No. contact Media presentations Individual info contacts LF... .1 7 , Page 2 Domestic Violence Project FY82 Program Report IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (w� 17/21 15,20 32/41 48/5 21 13 34 1� 50 9 12 21 ?7 5 3 3 2 10 2 10 3 13 _ 1 9 5 14 20 6 3 9 13 7 g 15 5 PO 7 10 17 21 6 3 9 - 12 5 E% 4 5 5 1 day 1 day 1 d _ 1 day 30d 1:8d 43d z 48 da d o d 2 11d 4 day 10 d bd r d 7 d ,15day10 /170 1-6/32 22/49 21/42 43/ 63 9 7 916 7 "- 19 7 26 I4ICROFILMED 9Y JORM MICR6LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOT ES , i 1b77 J� r a_ 11* ■, w 1�- w TOTAL I 6 R•CONTACTS ,:Male/Female EATURE OF CALL "Information Only .Information with Referral !Request for Services ;.REA OF NEED Advocacy/Legal Chores +Finances Health �,; Housing Outreach Drop-in Visitors General Information 'Other areas of need 'REFERRAL FROM (Intakes Only) Family/friend w Self Agency Other 'EFERRAL TO ESA Service Visiting Nurse Assn. Dept. of Social Services Lutheran Social Service HACAP SEATS _ Congregate Meals AARP Senior Center Housing Sites Other ELDERLY SERV1 �,uENCY INFORMATION & REFE%tAL PROGRAM Quarterly Program Report Fiscal Year 1902 1ST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) 228 367 595 572 1167 38/190 110/257 148/447 176/39E324/843 74 51 125 210 335 112 149 261 166 427 40 28 68 99 167 3 6 9. 12 21 S7 86 173 205 378 g 6 14 27 41 6 8 14 12 26 14 11 25 19 44 20 35 55 69 124 1s 139 154 96 250 61 9 70 45 115 14 67 81. 75 156 2 7 9 9 18 36 18 54 88 142 1 3 4 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 103 111 214 74 288 2 9 11 7 18 5 5 10 3 13 1 2 3 0 3 3 2 5 7 12 4 4 2 6 1 3 4 2 6 9 9 20 29 1 G 7 0 7 8 e 17 25 31 17 48 40 88 i MICROFILMED DI' 1 JORM MICR(�LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I 11o7.7 1 J�l CJIENT INFORMATION (Request for Services only) ,Hale Female w ;,Iowa City metro resident Small town/rural resident w F :_LOW -UP CONTACTS , Referral met need i,Veed unmet -action taken Need remains unmet i I -1 Page 2 Elderly Services Agency FY82 Program Report -I L R IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) 5 7 12 25 37 34 23 57 79 136 36 30 66 99 165 3 0 3 3 6 2 n/a 2 57 59 0 n/a n/a 5 5 0 n/a n/a 3 3 111CROEILMED BY i JORM MICR1LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401;JES i I 7/ F II r LIENT CONTACTS CLIENTS SERVED Male/Female W New client/carryover Iowa City metro resident Small town/rural resident ii Live alone w With elderly spouse/rel. With adult child With non -relative Other Private home Rental unit Other 3,_ERVICES PROVIDED Indoor Outdoor• Snow removal 'r-IOLLOWUP CONTACTS Service satisfactory Problem with service Resolved Remains unsatisfactory VOLUNTEER COORDINATION Volunteers available New Carryover Volunteer hours donated _ Chore services Supportive assistance ELDERLY SERVICES AGE.._! CHORE SERVICE Quarterly Program Report Form Fiscal Year 1982 IST QTR I 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) 156 208 364 1148 1512 134 121 255 377 632 24/110 13/108 37/218 82/295 119/51 a7/s4 17/9f 121/20 148/30 131 119: 250 325 575 3 2 5 2 7 99 93 192 272 464 22 i8 40 57 97 3 3 6 2 8 9 7 16 5 21- 1 0 1 2 3 110 105 215 298 513 21 17 38 28 66 1 1 2 1 3 54 50 104 330 434 80 71 151 15 166 0 23 23 564 587 89 120 209 100 309 88 119 20? 80 287 1 1 1 20 21 0 0 0 13 13 1 1 1 7 8 13 19 32 59 91 7 4 11 19 30 6 15 21 40 61 131 183 314 1379 1693 76 170 246 442 688 55 13 Cie 937 1005 j 111CRDEILI•IED BY CORM MIC ROLAEI 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1-00I3ES ' I i I lb �7 1 r C-TREACH Contacts Site visits/0 persons Home visits/N persons Other visits/4 persons Nature of Contact „Info. on services Assessment of need w Referral to': - ESA Service - Visiting Nurse Assn. - Dept. of Social Servi - Luthe'ran Social Servi - HACAP - Congregate Meals - Senior Volunteers - Senior Center - Other Direct Services Provided 'Counseling r Help with Finances Transportation/escort ti Crisis Intervention Other Total Direct Service Clients New clients Carryover clients Mal a/Femal'e Iowa City Metro resident Small town/rural resident ELDERLY SERVIC.^ AGENCY OUTREACH PROGRAM Quarterly Program Report Fiscal Year 1982 IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (S) 2/50 0 2/50 44/389 46/439 104/52 88/31 192/83 122/51 314/134 6/15 3/2 9/17 12/12 21/29 2/50 0 2/50 41/91 43/141 8 6 14 23 37 31 4' 35 36 71 1 3 4 4. 8 7 7 0 7 es 7 7 2 9 e 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 3 2 1 3 13 16 0 0 0 0 0 0' 0 0 13 13 14 27 118 125 243 173 416 32 43 75 12 87 5 17 22 29 51 26 25 51, 31 82 52 5 57 6 63 3 35 38 95 133 57 32 89 58 147 10 4 14 14 28 47 28 75 44 119 8/49 3/29 11/78 17/41 28/119 54 32 86 52 138 3 0 3 6 9 MICROFILMED 61' JORM MICROLAB- F j CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES /(O7� 1 ■ r D`yCACY Individual Advocacy �q Male/Female New client/carryover IV Iowa. City metro resident Small town/rural resident iature of problem ,Alcoholism it Conservatorship Tenant/Landlord Adult Protective r� Homemaker Transportation ' Finances Status of problem Need met n process Need remains unmet GI UP ADVOCACY Instances/f directly involve ._status Need met In process Need remains unmet ELDERLY SERVICES 'NLY ADVOCACY PROGI%..., Quarterly Program Report Fiscal Year 1982 1ST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (S) 16 10 26 6/10 6/4 3.2/14 16 10 26 14 8 22 2 2 4 We aA no Zor jeA heel 'ng '.this •ta s er vwte 6 m .then t o6 c a 6tat stich. 4 4 3 3 1 1 5 6 it 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 11 9 20 4 0 4 1 1 2 0 3/3 •3/3 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 j• MICROf ILMED BY JORM MICROLA6 ? 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES i b / J r r YOUTH EMPLOYED At beginning of quarter At end of quarter New participants Terminations NEW CONTACTS p.a i, Employed Waiting list " Ineligible • Referral Sources Juvenile Court Dept. of Social Services United Action for Youth Other. social service Grant Wood AEA Iowa City Schools Parent Self " TERMINATIONS Employer Self 1•1,YEP Disposition Moved from area Dropped otherwise Other employment found Added to waiting list to floor QC ajmSchoo l s _ TransfereJ to CETA - VEP MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Quarterly Program Report Form Fiscal Year 1982 IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (%) 0 4 3q 4 39 W7 G2 21 83 at I o'1 0 3 4 15 19 4 39 43 a3 6L, 53 32 z9 8 0 8 I 9 4 1 5 2 7 0 0 0 O O 2 .0 2 O a 3 1 4 q e 5 2 7 o '7 15 8 23 3 ZIc 0 1 1 I 33 41 11 5a 0 0 0 a a 1 3 4 7 II 0 0 0 (o Ic 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 to le 1 C 1 I A 0 D 0 o n 0 1 1 0 I rA IIICROFIL14ED BY I DORM MICRIjLAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES t401ACS i 1(o77 fr .OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED Employment counseling Career counseling Career development w. Other work skills EMPLOYMENT PROVIDED Job Classifications/# Youtt Clerical Custodial " Library Aide i Teacher's Aide Maintenance Worker Patient Escort Animal Care Aide Dietary aide ?ed Crass Aide y Other Synthesis Aide Work Sites/a Jobs " City of Iowa City Schools Libraries Childcare Centers Hospitals U of I Social Service Agencies yivate Sector ,'.i r Force "ational Guard Other Page 2 Mayor's Youth Employment Quarterly Program Report IST 2ND YR TO 3RD YR TO 4TH ANNUAL (%) QTR QTR DATE QTR DATE QTR 50 20 70 t .5 65 0 D 0 0 o 0 6 6 D to 0 20 20 15 35 0 9 9 a it 2 16 10 5 .2 1 0 2 2 1 3 1 3 4 3 '1 0 5 5 io II 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 I 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 O I 1 0 1 0 1. 9 g Io 19 5 5 5 10 2 2 I 3 ' 1 2 3 3 2 0 2 1 3 14 14 1 15 ' 0 1 1 1 n 1 1•11CRorILMED BY JORM MICROLAE3 ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES I i /1977 *CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS Male ` Female 14-15 years 16-18 years 19-21 years W In school Out of school Potential dropouts Delinquent/pre-delinquent Mentally/Phys. Disabled Emotionally Disabled Low-income w/ pub. asst. -' Low-income w/out pub. asst, Minorities ~ a Subsidized Employment Average Hours/Week Range Hours/Week Average Pay/Week Range Pay/Week Non -subsidized Employment Average Hours/Week Range Hours/Week Average Pay/Week _ Range Pay/Week i -J Page 3 Mayor's Youth Employment Quarterly Program Report 1ST 2ND YR TO 3RD YR TO 4TH A14NUAL (%) QTR QTR DATE QTR DATE QTR 45 11 56 Ib '77- 17 10 27 5 3A 29 A1q 038 q 41 27 10 37 10 '?'1 6 2 8 2 to 62 19 81 a3 lo'{ 0 2 2 o 1- 1 2 3 `i 17 3 8 11 5 Ib 13 6 19 r7 11a g 1 1D O to 22 2 24 4 �B 7 9 16 3 Iq 12 5 17 b a3 8 8 8 8 fl 8 8 8 8 S 26.00 26.0 26.00 at,, Co 2J<. Cn 26.00 26.0 26.00 Z6,cc 7,L. M MICROFILMED BY I JORM MIC R4ILAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES - •4 I r I I TOTAL CONTACTS :risis Rape — Current Rape — Past Assault Harassment Kidnapping Exhibitionist " Windowpeeker Obscene call/mail Child molestation Domestic abuse Incest Breaking and entering Other Information b Referral. Information only. Information with referral SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 110--engagements/no. attend. Iowa City Johnson County Outside Johnson County Literature distributed C' IRACTERISTICS—CRISIS ONLY Male Female Iowa City metro area Johnson County Other IV %I L Il I, III i I,U,UUIL.I VI,0Uki%N Quarterly Program ort Form Fiscal Year 11982 IST QTR 2ND YR TO I QTR DATE I 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (z) 9 15 24 10 34 95 14 5 20 5. 5 10 4 14 12• 11 23 7 30 1 1 2 2 3 2 5 5 1 5 6 6 1 6 7 3 10 1 1 2 3 5 1 1 2 2 3 6 9 5 14 1 2 3 3 3 3 6 6 17 28 45 4 49 4 3 7 7 8/26 12/507 18/774 13/493 31/267 1/20 1/23 2/43 1/19 9/62 600 987 1587 1023 2610 3 3• 6 1 7 43 62 105 34 139 37 52 89 28 • 117 5 4 9 2 11 4 9 13 7 20 * flnllrorl in narLate mnlfinly Mi OG 1n nn♦ nennc r17N rlhnfurl MICROFILI.IED BY JORM MICR46LA13 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1177 1 P1 L1 fl r I I • Relationship: Abuser/Vitt Stranger Acquaintance Relative Unknown Iy Location of Incident Residence Outside/Vehicle Other JA Unknown ' • Reported to RVAP by: Ii Victim Friend/relative Law enforcement Hospital Other • Rep. to Law Enf. by Victin Reported Not reported Unknown • Threat to Use Weapon Yes -. No Unknown REFERRALS TO: U of I Hospitals _ Mercy Hospital Comm. Mental Health Crisis Center Domestic Violence Project Other Rape Victim Advocacy FY82 Program Report /(077 I11CR0rILIdED OS J t JORM MICREILA9 LF ... CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r Outreach Office 311 N. Linn Sl. - P.O. Box 892 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 338.7518 �2 � for y OG 4 0 e "t` 4�" eS for yoodq OUTREACH NARRATIVE QUARTERLY REPORT is January - March 1982 Synthesis Studio 104 E. Jefferson St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 351.3720 1�8 This was a quarter of transition for the outreach staff so contacts were down somewhat from past quarters. Virginia Croker-Naso replaced Pat Fugate in one counselor position in January. Ethan Fox resigned his counseling position in March and has not been replaced. We have been able to maintain contact with approximately, the same number of clients and continue our peer counseling and support groups at the same ratev although the total number of contacts have decreased. W Daring the gaartert the staff facilitated substance abase seminars at Lone Tree Junior Highv Willowwind Elementary School and C.E.C. High School. In addi- tion we have been involved with Project Awareness, a local committee of parents concerned about adolescent substance abase. Recreation night at Sabin has been particularly successful this quarter as an average of 30 young people have par- ticipated in volleyball and basketball each time. In addition the outreach staff hat continued to provide instruction in Tae Kwon Do at C.E.C. and Scatter- good High Schools; and film shavings at Hillsp the Ronalds St. Group Home, and Synthesia. Several young people have also begun lessons in pottery after C.E.C. loaned akick-wheel. Group demonstrations have also been given to Willoc+wind and the Behavioral Learning Center. In-service during the quarter has included a class in Family Therapy taken by Craig Wunderlich at the University and an I.D.S.A. sponsored workshop on Family Therapy in which Jim Swaim and Ginny Naso also participated. MCRUILMED BY JORM MIC ROLAB 01' j CEDAR RAPIDS •DES '401';ES 1(077 r YOUTH SERVED Carryovers Referrals Io Intakes Crisis Intervention ^ Referrals Out • Client Characteristics Male Female Iowa City metro area Small towns/rural ^^ In school r Dropout Out of school (grad) -• Participating in Synthesis j<EC0RDED CLIENT CONTACTS i 'Area of Conflict Law Housing Medical Drugs Family School Employment Self _ Peers Other No conflict UNiTLU ALiION FUk rl^ri OUTREACH PROGRAM Quarterly Program Report Form Fiscal Year 1982 IST QTR 20 YR TO QTR DATE 3RO YR TO QTR DATE' 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) 113 111 113 22 15 37 17 54 39 51 90 31 I21 27 20 47 13 60 33 12 45 12 57 152 162 203 144 347' 89 85 71 63 77 73 121 105 94 31 57 50 136 138 119 9 14 16 7 9 9 24 36 36 225 313 536 115 653 108 121 229 63 292 96 152 248 35 283 224 265 489 203 692 413 554 967 282 1249 0--26 564 790 281 10.71 256 271 527 231 758 62 127 189 143 332 1117 216 363 129 492 52 52 17 69 437 723 1160 387 1547 111C9OEILMED 81' � JORM MIC Rlri1LA B- 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J r , E9 I F1 � �• Service Rendered/Contact F' Crisis Intervention I Ombudsperson [a Counseling Consultation Intake Needs Assessment 1 I & R F� Followup {1 Prevention ' Other ra ,,,Referral Source Social.Service Agency it School I� Lao- Enforcement Individual Other 1.. i„location of Contact Office Synthesis Recreation Center School Home ;Agency Youth hannout ''Telephone -Other :TIVITIES/110. ATTENDING Drug Seminars Peer Helper Sessions —other Activities or Groups ;,r::cu•,;cLion for Youti F1'1,2 Outreach Report IST OTR 1 211D YR TO F QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANIMAL (:) 27 20 47 13 60 72 83 155 47 202 500 573 1073 300 1373 292 376 668 152 .972 20 23 43 25 68 161 199 36o 123 483 335 469 804 270 1074 507 808 1315 545- 1460 12 52 64 74 138 3 5 8 3 11 14 1 15 4 19 3 5 8 2 10 2 0 2 5 7 0 ,, 4 3 7 285 378 663 182 845 16o 151 311 98 409 40 69 log 69 •178 298 847 1145 6o6 1751 233 346 579 173 752 167 197 364 124 488 430 395 825 226 1051 285 277 562 62 624 9 16 25 40 65 1/30 0/0 5/58 7/lo2 42/70 46/424 13/51 71/18 60/527 FucRornbffD DY � JORM MIC ROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES I i i r L Outreach Office 311 N. Linn St. P.O. Boz 892 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 338.7518 ,�pn for,, ,Wb r✓� JC w _ "PS for yold\':� SYNTHESIS NARRATIVE QUARTERLY REPORT January - March 1982 1-, Participants and their involvement: Synthesis Studio 104 E. Jefferson Sl. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 351.3720 The Synthesis program served 68 youth this quarter, 25 of whom attended at least once a week. Forty three of theme youth have been interviewed. Of these youth, 31 were experiencing alienation due to problems in their homes and 21 were having the same problem in coping with difficulties at school. 73% of the participants interviewed were not involved with the Juvenile Court. ' In the Phase I program 29 of the 68 participants are working on mini or major workshops, projects and productions on a one-to-one basis. Sixteen were in Phase II and worked on projects, products and workshops with a minimal amount of assistance from staff and those in Phase III. The five Phase III participants worked independently on their own projects and productions. In addition they " worked with those in Phase I by giving guitar and video lessons, video animation workshops or projects and productions. There were 18 drop -ins who did not become ' involved in a phase program. ;e j Projects. Productions and Workshops: A mother and her son utilized Synthesis to plan, videotape, edit and cable - cast a documentary about their interaction in a single -parent relationship. A brother and sister with their friend have been involved in lessons with the syn - 11 tbesizer and video equipment and are in the process of working on an animation production of a creative, organically oriented story. Another family, two bro.. thers and a sister,, have become involved in learning about sound and video in relation to animation production to present their ideas together. Other partici- pants, working on an individual basis, have been using the Synthesis facilities for recreational and experimental purposes in order to express their emotions away from conflictual home and school situations. There has been a steady increase in hours spent with participants outside the Syntheis facility. More projects, productions and workshops have been worked on in other community locations. Two particular video project ventures have been r a documentary study, done by two Phase III participants who interviewed a number of mothers in their homes to find out about mother children roles and relation- ships; and another documentary, done by both Phase II and III participants, on the Iowa City Recreation Center game room and two basketball game events. Both - documentaries were cablecast. These and other projects and productions have been edited and/or studio produced for eablecasting with the aid of the Hawkeye Cable - Vision TV Center at the Iowa City Public Library. A particular video documentary involving several different organizations (Systems Unlimited, Hawkeye Cablevision, Iowa City Public Library and Recreation Center, and UAY) as well as many youth in the "Let's Play to Grow" club. Systems PIICROFILM[D VY JORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES '4918ES /677 J Synthesis Narrazive (uar-^•ly Report Third Quarter Page two Unlimited was the main coordinator. The participants met once each week, Janu- ary through March. Some of the things accomplished through this club were that 30 handicapped young people were exposed and involved with video and performing arts activities, B-10 non -handicapped youth learned about using video as a means Of communicating concerns to the community, and some Ph; as III participants were able to instruct Phase I and II participants on the video production process. As a Synthesis event, the "Let's Play to Grow" venture has been considered a video production and workshop process through which many young people learned to com- municate together. �p Mini workshops were held at a Vietnamese Group Home, the Mark IV Commanity �{ Center, Willovwind.School and the PS -4 school. A major workshop took place at UAi. It involved animation puppet -making and vas conducted by David Moore who volunteered his time. Developments Involvement with special youth pW.dations, the physically and emotionally handicapped, has began to evolve through the "Let's Play to Grov" club and Id through working with one individual at Synthesis. This indicated that the speci- fic needs of all youth are being responded to. There has also been a development of the facility at UAT such as shoving " video movies, overhauling the sound studio and 3/4" video equipment, and re - surging the use of the pottery studio through the aid of Craig Wunderlich. The ie studio hours have been changed to an appointment only basis to comp easate for staff shortage. There are three volunteers who were past participants in Syum r thesis. Synthesis is also helping to meet the needs of a brother and sister who ' are undergoing a home -study education, which is another indication that all youth are able to use the facilities. i-� �.r 1(o 111CR0f ILMCD BY JORM MICR6LA6 L ) � CEDAR RAPIDS •DES !d014E5 % i YOUTH PARTICIPATING G Phase I Phase II Phase III Drop -ins iParticioant Characteristics New Clients fj �n Male le Female is �1 Iowa City metro area Small towns/rural In .school Dropout Out of school (graduated) WORKSHOP/STUDIO USE Days open Hours open Sign -ins Staff hrs. outside wkshop Hours video checkout Sound studio checkout Hours photo eq. checkout/potte IROJ. COMPLETED/IN PROG. Sound Video Animation Photography Traditional Art Pottery Other Dance Quan.erly ('rogr•am Rep.., L Form Fiscal Year 19�1, 1ST QTR i 2ID YR TO I QTR DATE 2RD YR TO OTR DATE 4TH QTR ' VINUAL ("•) 32 34 29 14 12 16 11 8 5 9 12 18 54 68 17 16 21 44 36 48 13 18 20 49 41 53 8 13 15 43 44 50 8 6 9 6 4 9 42 47 89 56 145 169 171 340 172 512 244 345 589 276 865 74 93 167 110 277 78 120 198 185 383 157 145 302 116 418 31 31 7/73 25/8 29/18 54/26 54/3.3 108/39 9/3 11/5 20/8 13/4 33/12 5/3 11/6 i6/`•1 13/3 29/12 2/2 2/2 7/2 9/2 8/- 6/1 14/1 3/- 17/1 1/6 1/6 18/4 19/10 1/0 1/0 1/0 - - ---- i, MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES M0NES I J \I Cr • RELATED INFORMATION # Mini wkshps/ partic. # Major wkshps/.' partic. # 1:1 lessons Interviews/^„r . contracts # Volunteer staff # +}" video movie shovings w. 1 i - i i i i .roiled Action for Youth FY82 Synthesis Report 11T QTR 1 2H YR TO OTR DATE 3RD YR TO + QTR DATE 4TH VTR gf1NUlIL (�) 12/81 q/68 8/49 7/66 3/16 2/13 24 21 26 15/11 10/12 7 4 5 i 16 MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR#LAB 1 � LEDER RAPIDS DES MOIYES , /b77 J� W Lt i !)EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Contacts/Persons Served w Short-term loans Transportation I., Clothing 1' Food cupboard Other 1' Client Characteristics !� Mark IV resident t' Willow Creek area Other I; Child Adult Senior Male Female Refugee Non -refugee, i COUNSELING/SUPPORT Contacts/Persons Served Crisis Short-term, non -crisis Long-term ' International support grou Client Characteristics Mark IV resident Willow Creek ar.a Other Child Adult Senior WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Quarterly Program Report Form Fiscal Year 1982 Jul -Sep Oct -Dec .tan -Mar Anr-.I,.n IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) 18 20 38 24 62 5 - 5 - 5 10 19 29 22 51 3 1 4 2 6 18 20 38 24 62 18 20 38 24 62 18 20 38 1 39 11 9 20 23 43. 7 11 18 18 36 28 32 60 60 120 10 10 20 29 49 3 2 5 7 12 15 20 35 24 -.59 ^<0 22 42 45 87 2 4 6 15 21 6 6 12 - 12 28 32 60 60 120 1 - 1 8 9 1 F11 Cfi0f ll14ED 61' � I .IORM MICRdLAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401NES I i male Female - Refugee Non -refugee , :REATION/SOCIAL :ontacts/Persons Served Children's after school Adult - Children's summer Senior citizen Solar Greenhouse/Gardens i ':lient Characteristics -Mark IV resident Willow Creek area Other Male Female Refugee - Non-refugee —AMUNITY OUTREACH/INFORMATIO Contacts/Households Served Welcome Wagon Friendly visiting/outreach Senior visits 8i -weekly newsletter Contacts/Persons Served Service provider meetings Info/Ref. to Comm. Res. Drop -ins Itil-Sen Ort -Dec Page 2 Willow Creek Center FY82 Program Report Jan -Mar Apr -Jun IST QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) - - - 28 28 28 32 60 32 92 8 10 18 45 63 - - - 15 15 810 504 1314 25 - 1339 - 229 22 - 229 321 225 54 - 546 429 - 42 - 429 35 25 6 - 60 25 25 5C 25 75 575 371 94E 25 971 193 88 28 - 281 42 45 8 - 87 122 80 20 - 202 99 99 19 - 198 211 125 33 - 336 599 379 97 - 978 V 835 845 1680 856 2536 10 8 18 8 26 40 52' 92 63 155 35%35 35/35 70/35 -35/35.05/3S 6/750 7/750 3/750 6/750 19/75 835 - 835 - 835 750 - 750 - 750 85 - 85 - 85 i 111CR01Rl-0ED a1' JORM MICR4ILA13 j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' f i J 1&77 91 M. Tient Characteristics Mark IV resident W Willow Creek area • Other Child W Adult Senior w Male Female w Refugee Non -refugee Referral to: Crisis Center Dept. of Social Services Counselor/Couns. Agency Visiting Nurse Assn. HACAP WIC Program Legal Services Corp. Other EDUCATION Contacts/Persons Served English classes Childcare Tutoring Library use Jul -Sep Oct -Dec Page 3 Willow Creek Center FY 82 Program Report Jan -Mar ADr-Jnn 15T QTR 2ND YR TO QTR DATE 3RD YR TO QTR DATE 4TH QTR ANNUAL (X) 750 750 71 821 85 - 85 85 429 429 429 371 - 371 71 442 35 - 35 - 35 222 - 222 28 250 149 - 149 43 192 120 - 120 43 163 715 - 715 28 743 4 2 6 7 13 10 7 17 12 29 5 3 8 5 13 8 6 14 6 20 3 - 3 4 7 - - - 2 2 160 64 224 - 224 86 30 116 - 116 37 6 43 - 43 12 9 21 - 21 25 19 44 9 53 MICRDEILMED BY JORM MIGRbLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDINE5 I i I lZa 7 7 J� j: _ Client Characteristics Mark IV resident Willow Creek area Other Child Adult Senior Male _ Female Refugee Non -refugee V I i ■ Page 4 Willow Creek Center FY82 Program Report Jul -Sep Oct -Dec JA,M.. A-_ 141LRG(ILI4CD 81' � JORM MIC R4/LAB � j CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MINES i r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 22, 1982 To: City Council From: 55 Citi,( eakferi Re: Affordable Housing Late in June the City Manager provided to the City Council a report of the International City Management Association which described projects undertaken by communities cooperating with the International City Management Association and the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Affordable Communities program. It was suggested that a task force be organized to look at the cost of housing in our community and develop opportunities to reduce those costs. It was expected that we would benefit from the programs developed in other communities. Since that time Mayor Neuhauser has been contacted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (see letter of August 9, 1982, enclosed) inquiring as to whether or not the City would be interested in participating in the Affordable Housing Demonstration Program. Additional information concerning the program is enclosed. Based on the work that we are currently doing with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and concern about adequate housing, it appears that it would be desirable for the City to participate in the program. One of the opportunities that we suggested to HUD, as we have a large component home manufacturer in our community, is the combined use of component homes and innovative methods of land development to provide a demonstration project for low cost housing for first time home owners. HUD currently does not have a city working with this combination of issues. I will schedule this matter for discussion at an early informal session. bj/sp J67? 1 MICROFILMED 61' I J JORM MICRbLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I F r t * o DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ANC URBAN DEVELOPMENT J ,IIIIII, sASHINGTON, D.C. 204IC August 9, 1932 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Honorable Mary Neuhauser Mayor of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser: I would like to follow up our recent discussion about the Department's Joint Venture for Affordable Housing by providing You some additional information on the Joint Venture and, in particular, on the Affordable Housing Demonstration Program. 1 The Joint Venture has been developed as a partnership of HUD, local communities, counties, States, and private industry to seek ways to reduce the cost of housing through improving permit and inspection processes, the use of innovative construc- tion techniques, and the revision of unneeded zoning and code requirements. In some recent HUD -sponsored demonstrations, housing prices were reduced by up to 30% by such actions. In the Affordable Housing Demonstration portion of the Joint Venture program, }IUD is working with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and with local builders and community officials in a number of communities throughout the country to encourage the development of housing projects which can be marketed at prices well below the local average. Twelve such projects are now in the planning or construction phase; in fact, the first units in the Lincoln, Nebraska, project have already been sold and occupied. The enthusiasm of the local participants in these projects has encouraged the Department to expand this program to other communities and builders, and Iowa City has been suggested as a potential site for a project. The roles of the various parties are outlined in the enclosed material; briefly, the community officials are expected to work with the selected builder/developer to identify steps to speed up permit processing, zoning and code requirements which stand in the way of using proven cost -reducing construction and 16 7� 141CROF1L61ED BY J JORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140151ES r 2 site -development innovations.' NAHB and its Research Foundation provide technical assistance in this process, and NAHB can also help identify builders who are interested in undertaking such an activity. HUD's role in the demonstration projects is to provide technical assistance and information to builders and city officials, and to help publicize the results. I must stress that this is not a standard Federal housing program; there are no specific --HUD regulations which must be followed, and we stand ready to waive restrictive elements in HUD's Minimum Property Standards if the builder decides to market the housing under the Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance program. 1 hope that after you have had a chance to review the enclosed information, you will feel the same enthusiasm for this approach that we have seen in other communities. I would like to discuss the possibility of developing a demonstration project in Iowa City with you at your convenience. Enclosure Si cerely,41� �I/e/� Jam" Alan hemaald Senior Intergovernmental Relations Officer 1 MICROFILMED BV JORM MICROLAB J J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 1 i I� r Ij V L f he Joint lenture for lftordabie lousing t1T HUD S. Mary SwnuM n. Pounce, A. Affordable HousIng-The bauaa Today's housing industry lams a crisis - loo MAY ceramist (some trors a e k row homes. Consiructbn costs are IMalod to the point that many lirsalvw home buyers, mAW equity In an existing lone, cannot And the money for a downpaymenl. Affordable Housing - Th- Challenges In any areas, oral builders and focal officials ore serving mem problems in a number d ways: • Home designs which reflect charging family sizes and owner lifestyles; • Innovative approaches to financing to help buyers find money. and • New sole development and lame Wiidm it concern that reduce w ismaztionwsls. Hoy to these solutions, however, ere the laces that 1) amileg regulations often prevent =158vig Ideas hom Wing used and 2) good Ideas f1equ0mty never get communicated to those who can use [hem. Affordable Housing- This Joint Vanwra Partirmnu , The Joint Venture for Affordable Housing Is a collative effort Among public and private seder groups who share a comnhmonl tome creation of more aff ord ablo hot W rg and We linked through a series of coordinated projects and activities. The idea came ban Secretary Pierce, who established a Task Face an Affordable Housing, chaired by HUD Under Secretary Donald IkNde. The Task Form recognized That there bnosingle sOlulimr to reducing housing casts, and that promming affordable lousing of The local level is primarily an issue of deregulation and streamlining processing. No single gwoporsada can do It alone. We can make housing substamialy more affordable. however, if all the groups with a rob to play can learn to work together cooporalively. The Is the bask idea behind lie Mat Velure. The goals... reduce housing costa by: a We miffing existing building, 5110 comIOI rnem, and Il mss'rlg Innovations which heve reduced IW cost of producing InusIAd • Identifying and reviewing ore Federal State, and kcal regdal ions - building codes, Toning ragulatfom, processing procedures, etc. - which discourage or povem the use of them Innovallons. a DemonsboImg [how innervation, Inproject9 throughout The country developed Iluough me fours efforts of Walden. government officials, and civic organizations. • Sharing deco adrievomene with buddas and government officials by providing Inlom allon on what can be done, few to do it, and the savings that ate possible. Activities already In progress are: • The International City Management Associaton dCMAI has selected 15 local governments to pankipala In as project to help reduce development costs. They IndIde two"arxcwss" lewlilbs which have already modified burdensome regulations OF streamlined procedures, and I oodimswhlch have asked for are wll receive Intensive lochnkal assistance. • The National Associalicn of Countles (NACa) Is using workshops, 5hdf assistance, and an Informallen clearinghouse to help its 2,007 members review And knprovo deer land use requirements and on000rago land development cast reduclbns. • A number of pudic Interest groups mimsenting Slate 0110als are examining policies. laws, and roguish" which add to lousing costs, and will owed their memwrs Ritwonnra, legislators, and other officials) o carry out Chang" promehng affordable housing. AM �Ilal►� two UrIdM SecrMwy Dwwld I. Ibve• • The Depertmed of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is durging it, we do to remove those that duplicate or exceed local regulations. Elemenss of die Minimum Property Standards which duplicate rho nodal codes developed and used by meal bot officials me being removed, pawning procedures are being 5knpfiliaq and Other Mqubemenls ao being Followed to encoura ga Innovation In housing design and wmtmd lon. Other activities will be stoned dudng 1902 Affordable /busing - D•monstretlons In several recent HUD 1porssaod dama•Iretfon projects, local governments and builders have shown that building ousts can be reduced significanly by ushg various innovative wnwras, Including: • Streamlining permit and approval pnoceasing to reduce lime delays which cost money. • Reducing excessive subdlvelon standards. • Promolirg moue officierd land use Iluough dasiel developments, mbed townhouse, single family and condominiums • Using now, provon wsl-effMNa Wilding methods and products. i MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J r Building on the experience of thosede honstrations and data available ham other HUD roseardh, The Affmdable Hous4g Demonstration Program will: • Identity and use a number of cosWedumng ideas in •dual Projects; • Identity Tose regulatory previsions deterring the use of these Ness and • Documonl the savings which can be obtsima by using these Ideas. The demonstration p pain, to be carded out In a nuMkier of miles in an pads of the Nation, bvohves a lolmway psanwship of the local builders and government offidab who w1II carry out the Individual proj"; the National Association of lame Sixteens Research Foundation, which will provide Technical assislanca and will document the msuat; And HUD, which will waive constraining Federal regulation, Provide technical supped. Aid assure that Inometon developed tithe program is shared an"allpadicpanis. AffadMN Housing - Reaourraa Recant HUD research and dampretradon adivhbs proddo a wealth of nlarrneaon to other participants In One Joint Venture. Available rePods include: • Reducing Iome Budderp Cosh war OWE Design and Construction. HUD's Optimum Vane Engineering project donenshated marry ways to cut cosh, Including The, simplified OVE framing systam. • Energy Efficient Residence Research Results. Side-byaoe testing of an omrgy-affobra tomo with a crworelmal tomo demonatraled largo savings in energy cosh. • Budding Value Into Housing - IPSO Aw"s. Awrdwlonirg designs stow tow index, engineering and lodmbal Innovation can reduce housing cosh. e Housing Cost Reduction Demaamafon. Denlanaflatbes in California, Loulslam and PuMeylvada showed that relaxing local regulations really did redun holding costs. • AnApproach Appm Tex. Cod-effed&ve laid dovooprond and rwnstmdbn Techniques weredemonstrated n a 78unk devaoprred by apadnersNpofhe COY AT Us Vegas the National Association of tome Bunden, end HUD. • Streamlining Land Use Regulations: A Guidebook or Local Govornmonfs. This guidebook suggests ways by which local officials can reduco Waksd delays and unronalrubs by revising land use regulations and administrative procedures. This publication is available Irom the American planning Association. 1719 East 500, Street, Chicago, Illinois 60677 fa S ITOO lar members and S12.00 far romembers. • Home Building -COST CUTS. 'Coming In Tie tell of 1962, this sorbs of pamphlols will show how to reduce code through design, development, construction, and management techniques. _ Affordable Housing - For Yon hfomutbn The nal success of the Joint Venhee wil coma when &oral builders and gavarnment officals, an Neo own, lake No slops remssary Ioencouragenmvadbno Ihekownm nhies By providing information about IWJOW Ventre •chaos and achbvoments, the participants hope to hasten the day when this is possible. For Inlormalbn about various aspects of the program at this Ikea, please contact the following: General information an the.loin'Venture Ma. Cindy Weaklard. Room 8126 U.S. Depanmenl of Housing and Urban Dere"lit Wesh&nglan,D.C.20e10 202/755.55/1 Resource Publications (Prepay handling charges) HUDUSER P.O. Box 260 Germantown, MD 20767 701/251.5154 Number of Doxum•nle IWMImg Ch•ig• 1.9 N 1.6 $5 6.6 67 9.12 $to Over 12 $101.50ItlMIaW aon•nenl Home Building'COSTCUTS"wabe available In the tan of 1982 hen HUD USER si an annual rhsniptico meld $90. April 1982 HUD-510-PDR(2) (Previous Edition Current) MICROFILMED By JORM MICR6LA9 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES i w U.S.Deparleentof Houaing end Unborn Devebpmeml The Joint Venture for Affordable Housing 7 J r G / of Iowa %;ity MEMORANDUM Date: June 23, 1982 To: City01a ncil Chaisons of Boards and Commissions Depant Heads From: Cityager Re: Refog Local Development Regulations Several years ago Mayor Neuhauser served on a Department of Housing and Urban Development committee which studied the cost of residential development in the United States, including local regulations which govern land development costs. As a result of that study, the Department of Housing and Urban Development funded a program through the International City Management Association which has reviewed successful efforts in communities which serve to expedite and reduce the cost of residential land development. Enclosed is a copy of the report which describes these innovations. An opportunity exists for Iowa City to initiate a number of the suggestions outlined in this report and other similar studies. 'Some of the issues might relate directly to provisions in the proposed new zoning ordinance. These administrative and policy changes potentially could save a considerable amount of money and greatly increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our development regulations. The success of such changes could best be assured through the creation of a working task force. This task force would consist of representatives from the City Council, boards and commissions such as the Planning and Zoning Commission and Management Advisory Panel, City staff, builders and developers, and other interested groups. This task force would submit suggestions to the City Manager and City Council. The use of such a task force should ensure that these recommen- dations would be approved with Council, staff and community support. bj/sp MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I /&V r httennatirna-1 ?y Managell-lent Vit Cit• atznaoement X11 infnr;nat�cr� Asa,x:iatian SerAce 1.✓ L P WIN WIN Spring 1982 gmi kll4 1ld.��V,�,a�,s 'i�•7"` ^^�'•�` i.� � x:31 �-��" 1i ��i� !mak '.J•�}"• rte' '. FM t n.•► 1 t f' " 1 t �. j f.�• 'e:vj�S•1, i;.', ,1.,'r?a, j• k:.a REFORMING LOCAL DEV%LOPMENT REGULATIONS: APPROACHES IN FIVE CITIES 11•:'f RcnucTION I he eras! ;focv, housing, and of con,irtvaion ,!meially, bre• •l,•. up :u mock in rcvcnl ceal. III -i: ' :cJl 1x•v;ru- mc...l i atter, !:a'vc hccutac cconia::!, 11 :1161 mnnnuni- r.c, a;c 1•ecnudnc; ••u%;a!iordable" Ior mane roidenv.. In Timm ennmmnitiv, 4n: p crcenlace of residcm, able to 0;:; Ii:':Incdiln Inked vex hon,: Fac •hnlnk dramau:.alv :rem Sn, :•reuu a• 75 put: Ill abuut M czars ago, :o III ptr rot ul :u puccu today. City and county manarcr, •a.c t.n:::1 ned about the Impact than , cni:;g, ..abdivision r,'_I 1:nSa1,..,n•! outer development to If. hair on b,ild. :.ueal 1';•ader, wan! ta:L,ue Ibal !ocol repula• nn,, n�'.• ,;s •.:Inn'I c"a:erb:::e Il:e rtnh!:m. in t rat IT, n!L'- .I�•c:rnr:. r•., J:•: cicpcn to build at lbrual,lc iuul,. inp and o!Ihcl needed deeci.lpmcnt projects. 11 W11 cats to streamline and chance meal develop• m it r.c.:daur,a•... In many e0mnrunitie<. it.:n••.aa':ter, :,• r::�,t.n r! illy :Ilarecs brtaucc '. i the potcutial , ropffn' va::IC.; Tl e tcrdercy -,stn 'tat past 4a.is. h.., :fit; bete, to sn,an!I na , hot to Md more nod uuel 61 •; t red :elation:, to motet the :nrir, �nm,n4 ,'on• ,enc energy, and.gam mare open space. 11 k only le - that same local governments have coin, to recog. nirc ll,m they n%m be JIM as guilt) of ovcrre_,-talion as :Ile fr,!•:,al e.;,c•!:aner.I. There i:, mm a great deal of ;ne:ra ;uxma Inanagen :cod city planner, in deuunin !nc xhit the ca;, dc, civiment re: ulatit.n•: ar: Ina; nccd IJ Ile : rpr nod ,trlcu> cnfnre•:d ::I Ihr qu:diry• of cc:, :mune.;• li;.:• and o h:a the -I !.I[ ; red l; p v and ,!IJII .... r11a1 .II!!111i axil :D Iii. .J.I u� it'•riJrlre!:!. .-nd etc Items done ;:: ,,y .sf.b. t1s p. I cf:I Deparountm liou•iro!:.:'..' I,rbr',I I,:c:i• 'rli'1%!. no,nrai ••11110::i..%,!a,"'e�•:•qunq;c .. it'�IA..nnF:rro.hk a nau•nn:.l rff.,:� ,., i:ulnlc lu..d�tl. ernweuls IIaI ha•'e h:u! •.ant a.,•fn! spel ien:•:, ratula:ion reform and streamlining. „fore Ihar. 2•1C cities and counties ,P..skcd to participate in the program. and nuuty of Ihese suhrttiued mampl:•s cr crper;w' . they had with regulation refmlll effor!a. Flom dn• !'++, K:\IA ideno;ied five "model" colmnunities--��•:ahrr. that have done a superior joh of modentirin t:cir Intal regulationsand procedures. The coin too ics :v r Bran le. bora, Ve!;uonl; C7cvclnml lleight;, Ohio; fon 1:;!:!i r.•, Colorado; Phoenix, Aniona; and Salina,, Califunua. None of the,cemilmrnitics is a model in the ern>: Ilan !: has done e. --.rating that can he docs in r.'rulauwi re. form, but cath has undertaken a major eil'ort to :6•r:;: derclopmcu; nnccdurrs and has met v. ilh .... IC',L1 ins incl :I team from :•nch of i!:e !'i,,: <rtnta:u, tics (city manager, planning or develormertt di:ec!• i, and a leading ref;esenlalive of die local derrlupn,c;,r mmnwnity), to come to Annapolis. Mmyland in I:,:% uan• 1981 fol J Z':,.day ••,uccess cilics" purpose of I!;e Aunapol;s meeting wa, ;u :•',mri:u- I,. dilfcrcnl ,t::rcgies used !it !hc I'ihc,�+nr :•unitir•.. specific techniques that were ,ucce.,sl'td, and uia:r, r. poli!i.:;d a,pects of Inccl regulation reform. This report summarizes the expericncer of Uv: hs•: communities that ICM selected as modch of rec::la. tion reform. 1. MICRD.MMED BY JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i 1&7? J r w !nnev.;; Cans Series No. 35 Spring 1302 \Muni iral lunnsnpnnc 4ri:: reports an• rehlkhcd I'rrndlcll:Y h;. the \hmavcn;rm Informa6un Service. Inmtnaimmil Cin' Mauegcutell, A,,, viatiun, 1:20 G Street, N,C: Washinglon, D.C. 'ZIM3. Innnralrnus r. pall. arc cnsc "tithes intended In present tics urban m.naecmer.• :^: hnitInes Ihm have leen implemented utcansLdls in rilio. and .oumi,%. Immraliura Repons arc ovucd a, Part til the !•t:ataaenxnt Int"nnalion!Ienicc ut4acrirlion vci%,,-. 't Inch inchida• a muuirlpat :rquir;. •cr-.iVc and mI•nlhlr .NLS K'p"ll, Sah•. ripp'n re•;., t�,...1 .n. the P": td.ltion it vc•su'ura i:u.'.Ih„e'n., aI!' I-V :.:nll.o..l •t nyre.l. an. gemonl ervclnpm3nt Carter I•' nnhl ! .Inn.:. Dtrecu': Management lnlurmaflon Service IItlSr Shtimon. D:recl it jar !.lutyrhrr(n. ,\%,,Want nlrm'rr \tar•/ fkl Nnl. Lihra•inn U.nnis '.1. L�•ul't. I'.:'itc•r G!:n )•:i: :iu. \s•r nn: Gd -1111 J, "n.'.i.nr Ilannpn, f`Ioenn A,.W,i I Puhllcatlon Production M -n I.el:.nd. 1'Ia(OMOP nitea"r 110CM r •aa,m„ PIrdu,pnn Reconl lnnovatlona Poparte Vt.nirrnld fnnnrol:o', •^pmts au• pee fm file firs .m•T of nth repnn, and SI for each additional copy. No. .'.J Ner"Imling Pt;.in,ss Ircelopmuu No. '] %bringing RCFiontl (Moline Shortnven Nu. J: Cilias and the Ilandicnppcd No. 31 Physically Fit F'reBRhkrs Save Citin Sums No. 10 Police Produni.uv t:o.29 Slrategim for Fconnmic Decdapn cot No. 2R Managing CommitmtY Change Nn. :7 Tuml Performcmcr McWIMIM No. 26 Solid Wauc Disposal in Small Communities lo. 2!. The Pmmit Appllcati(`n Center: Time. Alonc) Sarerl No. >I The Oeritnric Authnrn• of Itoi)•pi:e. IAtass, Nn.:) r Imrassc Revolution in Labor Cunlrn;l Man':colcn: !: t.:: h:h•5harieg; T%r, for the Price of One Pvartl MIS Rcporla 5•fl '•clnrlc Rcpim:rmcur Three T'.'cSniqu.<lo; 1!ePCr fIKiC � kcal Ing 7/FI iinirlm•tnenl Aareemrnls Between Manap(rs and (jetrrninc Bodies VA Aumnuling the Local Omronimenl Office 9'AI churl Suhjccls on Solid Naue: Mnhane R"I" ery a^d Refuse Corttpnslint !0•M public Rclatinns fol 1^11 Onsrrrrricni ..:.I Ie” Kepone slicer an•l Read )lu:ntnwn;e; S"I"Ill i:ino t'f Unpaved R"rd' I:/vl A, c%,,Iig P'Ii,'.r In - ^. tC fill Ilrisalc Dcc.•h'mtm 1 .R2 ('nrh al B, ivcuu; f"I ;oral (7lwrrnn:nr1 N: s.hcn!•Iug the Reco%cry :rum a 'ealllml Disa.:er t h2 fpaln)' CIL I,C P •ml•;:";Iy 1wr"..crtenl P,' Zl.c:. 3.52 is.0 Rcpnos: Fitnr•.. rod Ile.ilm for Iimflluyrs i MICROf ILNED BY � JORM MIC R4/LAB� CEDAR RAPIDS r DES NOIRES ! I a ll� 7y, J International city r :;n IanNI Management r:av,njinn DC Association 20035 w !nnev.;; Cans Series No. 35 Spring 1302 \Muni iral lunnsnpnnc 4ri:: reports an• rehlkhcd I'rrndlcll:Y h;. the \hmavcn;rm Informa6un Service. Inmtnaimmil Cin' Mauegcutell, A,,, viatiun, 1:20 G Street, N,C: Washinglon, D.C. 'ZIM3. Innnralrnus r. pall. arc cnsc "tithes intended In present tics urban m.naecmer.• :^: hnitInes Ihm have leen implemented utcansLdls in rilio. and .oumi,%. Immraliura Repons arc ovucd a, Part til the !•t:ataaenxnt Int"nnalion!Ienicc ut4acrirlion vci%,,-. 't Inch inchida• a muuirlpat :rquir;. •cr-.iVc and mI•nlhlr .NLS K'p"ll, Sah•. ripp'n re•;., t�,...1 .n. the P": td.ltion it vc•su'ura i:u.'.Ih„e'n., aI!' I-V :.:nll.o..l •t nyre.l. an. gemonl ervclnpm3nt Carter I•' nnhl ! .Inn.:. Dtrecu': Management lnlurmaflon Service IItlSr Shtimon. D:recl it jar !.lutyrhrr(n. ,\%,,Want nlrm'rr \tar•/ fkl Nnl. Lihra•inn U.nnis '.1. L�•ul't. I'.:'itc•r G!:n )•:i: :iu. \s•r nn: Gd -1111 J, "n.'.i.nr Ilannpn, f`Ioenn A,.W,i I Puhllcatlon Production M -n I.el:.nd. 1'Ia(OMOP nitea"r 110CM r •aa,m„ PIrdu,pnn Reconl lnnovatlona Poparte Vt.nirrnld fnnnrol:o', •^pmts au• pee fm file firs .m•T of nth repnn, and SI for each additional copy. No. .'.J Ner"Imling Pt;.in,ss Ircelopmuu No. '] %bringing RCFiontl (Moline Shortnven Nu. J: Cilias and the Ilandicnppcd No. 31 Physically Fit F'reBRhkrs Save Citin Sums No. 10 Police Produni.uv t:o.29 Slrategim for Fconnmic Decdapn cot No. 2R Managing CommitmtY Change Nn. :7 Tuml Performcmcr McWIMIM No. 26 Solid Wauc Disposal in Small Communities lo. 2!. The Pmmit Appllcati(`n Center: Time. Alonc) Sarerl No. >I The Oeritnric Authnrn• of Itoi)•pi:e. IAtass, Nn.:) r Imrassc Revolution in Labor Cunlrn;l Man':colcn: !: t.:: h:h•5harieg; T%r, for the Price of One Pvartl MIS Rcporla 5•fl '•clnrlc Rcpim:rmcur Three T'.'cSniqu.<lo; 1!ePCr fIKiC � kcal Ing 7/FI iinirlm•tnenl Aareemrnls Between Manap(rs and (jetrrninc Bodies VA Aumnuling the Local Omronimenl Office 9'AI churl Suhjccls on Solid Naue: Mnhane R"I" ery a^d Refuse Corttpnslint !0•M public Rclatinns fol 1^11 Onsrrrrricni ..:.I Ie” Kepone slicer an•l Read )lu:ntnwn;e; S"I"Ill i:ino t'f Unpaved R"rd' I:/vl A, c%,,Iig P'Ii,'.r In - ^. tC fill Ilrisalc Dcc.•h'mtm 1 .R2 ('nrh al B, ivcuu; f"I ;oral (7lwrrnn:nr1 N: s.hcn!•Iug the Reco%cry :rum a 'ealllml Disa.:er t h2 fpaln)' CIL I,C P •ml•;:";Iy 1wr"..crtenl P,' Zl.c:. 3.52 is.0 Rcpnos: Fitnr•.. rod Ile.ilm for Iimflluyrs i MICROf ILNED BY � JORM MIC R4/LAB� CEDAR RAPIDS r DES NOIRES ! I a ll� 7y, J r L Fle orm' �.. �c:zl I Y 1, ,J.rtv.ilt keg�liati,,.;s: Approaches. iii.F'ive Cities FIsJ%:iUCCESSFUL EFFORTS Cuts?n9 Dunn Thu Bureaucracy: SAIMM s, 'Calffo rr•(a Salinas is art inil.penden, city of 82,Ikx), Inca,,! 15 :piles east of 9umcrey' it a i. 'Jill zip.! sure,undd by fan:land,lpes:,ne!nm,:ur:antoar! ofiheler::l - : sit Oil nny. L' is al•o a ;1'3;0; whiner:.k/trial( and float• tial C -_-WC" 1.01' !11, Aimn!cre;•�;tivas inermpo,it:m area. The city has had several indust at plant closings over ,. the n,TI taw years, and so is encmxaging ucw industrial' developmc'fn as veil as Arfo:dab!e housing. The city has • ir.";je A major effort ['., .strearl!ine• the pror-esc of review. de:elo,:menl rrop''isals. City staff recognize thai' ,nn.v r:eros:ns are needlessly'in' crprocessed," resin!- ing in delays and addcu costs for both the city and the dr,•ricp,i • To save :ince and rWmx costs tot bath the ";ly:lud !lit, aevelor`e's. lie city !ct . the relln'01, slops n: etirni'MiC Ll!=..Essar`: bnreaucracT: re 1D •iia;•(,, u•ve!opnlen: affair:„.ion now fins is '.project Pi aritvrs.,:•it,mrnsnn Oil r:•:ou::,i::1e for :arryivu Iha rrrrposal from initial [i x,sir•da{ss, rh:vw:h a,rpro%al, into fbllcw•-u .:rid:^nslrn.:ant :(ages. 1'L•:• p,;.iect Planr:cr rrsTnrcn ::II •i:: (!' trrn: i` ull Ibe rein: n,.' Ilhlkl': r,iY.l'I:I:i Umaa ..' Ir pl:'^ni::y rrnumis,imt and city cnund!..uld fire. .'I r: r,ni; er:adlc•c'; un Ib:• pn,jecl. -fhc p:u;. i1•':u:e::'l tc•u .:aa t.aP :ac devcinrer rrsu!re qucs_t:•:I. that bare been raise;: by other city departments. This .ysleni avoids the colifusimn and delays thin easily :.nr ':.hc:I .^, dcvrloocr nr bliNer gut, rn dilfcicnl lini MO""'j. (r.•;:'>,r : ;' .i:r YL:rte:err^en; O;-...•!up2•,•nl ('rider of !f'.i/,1, ! he :, irk 1/ic1 pruisi!: rl rIq' hole 'or 1/ii{ puhr(- :alinn I•,.s W lli'urlyd ;?v ;irnriiaq under a !'nnpt•rulire 'i; rrrrf,vrr a•. /N r(a' C'. S. nrparrmrnr of!lntrsinf: urd Drhr:li;;y!•,l,n:.'el, rhe:ri,•:.:nrernt.!;;nrlme;r)I'Ihar u•n•A .rr ,Ly:..•r.•na! w :lu• pnbl(r. Tire ,, rNh,r ,aid i,:,h. !i•:'u torr' col:lr rC.•m!rt t(;'r;:•Jrrl' I he u, 0041,•v of r(:'.rule. 'r,• .>.:n,!rrn'ri:rr'r;nrr: rr•nlur,;r: in lhL.'!nd•iirfuiun ur/1 •::Y/r '.•I•v)TI'(IHi;'9, iia l:.4 n,Y',scr!/e r, in :lir riewT r•i' ll: r' [:n•q'l7'it; Pili / ivmr :ny...... Ili, •I 'r .;, r. l!„' m,;'%r':r•iIP.S ; I. teat.! ::r•.;,: ('"•r:r.r (� iter.,:l �;:, ^lu!v+rr'.: ar .I`yu:vn'i":. !(.?', f: A)nrl ••�.; 11' �•-• leer%.t ).t.. ,r,., Iluslt• members of Isle staff and, ecei ent answers to questioni !:brut the project. • Toe city It.^.s it .,development review cornmit,ee." 'this is a staff comniitlec that brings together the con• terns of all city departments'illat have an interest in a developinent proposal. The committee functions [o develop a unified city staff position on each proposal. is A problem Ins[ used to slow down devel,tpnteni pro. Pusals, Particulnriy mp large projects, was site need for sever;;) ;}Pc.: if aPProvuls from the c•ity,.A major project might require general plan amendment, a rc- zoning or conditional use permit, or otTicr apprusnl. The city now has a system for concurrent processing mi )hese various, required city actions. A si>e!e public ....,hearing in he!d, with ail such issues discussed and resoired at the same time. This avoids the traditin^aI series of Public hearings that tend to deal :vitl7 may one aspect of the• Projeet. The system has rcdmcu total Places;ii'g time cuusidernbly. + 7'11c city cmtirrtl Passed an or;lirancc giving amhori• : to [he director of community deveiopinent to vraivc requirements for conditional use permits or specia: inning perr.Iiis or projects that ,::carly have no ::. kaa- live impact nn the surrounding arca. Ihat cunfuroi to the ciiy's comprehcusise pian. mid !hal have no ni It - lie opposition. sed Isa 1'he community that dire':ru: has used [his autil,ni;^ sparingly (ml about 10 per•:e' ! of inch apriicarions). Hut. it ha.s saved h0g7'nn: end un:x•crssaf} adn'ilikir Live work on pmjcc's :`7;n me so straighlri:r,v'ard in their effects as ru make ar; elf;- cial permit process nothing more Ili a I'ormali',v. • Paperwork has been reduced in a number of wirt•c. Staff' have :•nc(ntraprd developers to .!Claw'a•; r}„n. ILII.:my ens itnunrmtal impact statement, ala snl:m!I sitar:, tutu: ed M-mememi that deal only wi,il Ih.c'._•'. cifiv .^.dscrse cffecls of the prop)'+ed firs iecls. ,7 standard staff report form was devel,4ped (m obiain concise reports for the planning commission and site city council, and to avoid the pages of planning prose that were apt to accr,ntpanv every arrlicatiun. • Urvrlanrrs cn n request a "preliminary land usn Jcrer, niination” IPLUDJ from the Planninc C'ommi, 4,:':. 'Phis is an infornsal review proccdure. u•c'1 rrut:nils for bigger r:ajec[s. T';,: developer teems Ir ;;lice) "Ilk. a Preliminary site flim. 'rws revirw civr•, :!':. draeloper a timet:' to !tear from tlt; planntlg ;,I:'.:ion n,::,learr.'c or am p,7,cmcil plohb:.•,. •nc• nn,i!'ct n.a! ha' :. Thr Planning ,onuitiv::ul•'s •m i. iaq. •;rc i�,n bindinn ai IN-, stag;, h:a ll'r:y :•7ab!e ,lrvelml''ct to gel a Iveling for ,vnethcr tip, r{„J:•'' will be accepuil)1U b:; orc large sums are spent on epimer r - I41CAOf ILI4CD 6Y ' i JORM MICRf'1a LAB' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i J & 7F J r l _,;4iail' 'i!•.,i wii'•V:;'1'!!1S ', L'(1r'• !i:g in 2rchitccIura! co is. It :1 k., cnahi:, 0'.%vitt +o I,ave nn early input into the project. Rrsn{Ic.,. I Le C!ro!1, to rl?-.—zmF:w o,!e"tlrp'Itflt' p'Ol:'.,:Ind f:Ul:i ':I,:ICt•'cn!;: IY{a't"CII:Vh,!n.:n.:..: ri `d" It }d hila •. a).: i, W, ion...... r,! 6.: Ilrn•. ionn rlcl,. •!oar, f._ IhC ,ton' 11611 ',,tn latol ,a r.li d t:Jllili'Jtl. rb.':1':lm:,, l( nun: 81l'I n'onc% . nJ J : ;n,:. •ill%;:' , ir.r ^n c ,' :+ I; ric J1, ,!.:'.^ •n^clh�., .!ti. hd•!,err ::> • t r„ Luer', r1.nc %rm;•:rt' prC is •":. :bc Io•Cv.; :.n �. ' ;,,a:e ^n;r wen;Ix u• u.af mm::i;, m !uu%� r, III,. Ila- ho;n :ut in hall. ! 111:Ur inn urn .1diC:lF' Plupl dol, love !11, r !%r,PrN (':•, r,irV'i•rBv:,Cot.. 11'1,1,..,'. •;;n/to., nrrr% :edlu:'n, r>I M-01, How ru Land Devc'npn;rnl Without Land: Cleveland Height:, Ohio C it, ciao:! 11--nehi', is an ()IJ,-;, it;mil-nor .uhint•mi c iy. c:,-.; :`r CY.,and. with a population ill ,r'6 x). fvin,l of rite'-;Orlmm"1cnl :u t[c 74c oceurrcd h'ctwccii 1910 and 1910. and lite city is now 95 reiccn, J;•t c'orcd. Cee:unc (:f Itic xarei!� of !Jr:d, dlanres rite dilfi%ull Io accom p!^I.::InI:Ike clip n'o4i t^,nr•!c I'll,,' .tf Lint! Ind !"J,i Inc% rail'.:: �thau ,:%e o!' MM1,1hlc upon '1v:ec. ' .. ... Clccc!r,rd Ileigbls i:, a racially integrated cunlmunity, wish l laJ; and I lispanic residems d!aperrcd 1hroughoul !Ite an^nnmity. l'hcre is a crcnl d••:11 ')I' inlerrrl among ,.;v, leaders in presarvinx the ci,v at, a m.,ply '•ia!)6: i -i2• UI :d corununity and not :I!rnine inl., •'ns:greca:ino Th: CC y.%as nevi I`.1c big nrohle;ns Luny: Cjv%cland 1lcq•.hrt v.cre n b::•L•c: dei icil awe an r.'onom,th'u uw, tta;a 73 -Mil due in an almost :0121 Irick of deNclormcni. Unless sea} could be found :o bring in nnv rlevelopmew and inrrelie the ra h2se, the cite faced it bleak future. In analyzing hon :o bc'il taole I!ie pruhk•m, Ibc cit•: manai cr and city stale' dclil•c:aD,;; avoided dcalin. •%ith !he. building and _ air,a co,ie, or lbc c;i%. Ah:v-ii,11 0tc crudcs rr:r 191! gntk'.'I':C: .111 t'C, II V.as C%;dc•1' 1.:.11 eCt.'Iry, '.lould IJr•': a areal '!i. I ,.i 0i 1l : ov Dr''I%a!,Ij •tri❑n. 'I Cain friimmniiv u, epl,nit. ;1'.'. 'i eia2•' a.lopl:,: 'nr'caJ '%a'to rerr.ani:c :0 .n(l'!rai nr UCebn:..' b la:.%• It;?, ily:l.'g'• 1:14'•)I•tf In e14n,ir:,L.nv. ', r;: !,^rs :2 cnn4idCr c lc\1,1.1411 .' Liyht'. .InJ ',,L-nr awly nb.,l2:!Cr 1 % dc,'1 .n1i•r;" 11c si6f1 wa% nlN%ni;':d in t Ir- ;,mm roll•, Verne•:. aprroa:h lot dc%^.lu! 111cn1 pluyr:is. Pill rt.•n•rlc, a:. the fl:4c nlaprr 1•rnjcci wilier this approach, tits t,.t manager's a%%i%(ant teas ;issipt:J as team leader, h %.n% hit rc4-onsihiP:: ;o %cork 't'ith the pi.rimnn dire.••ui. toning a0wiri-ir:n.tr, !•alldlnl• commit :,u"ri, fie'• department, wa:u dcrartmcm, 2nd ail mlicr itra:.: icd circ offices to cnsurc ihit p:oj^ct drrndt and r,::diaic :uric S, -111,; Ile Imwit lr. tinr4 :1fr:n 1,:1 ('In •.. r':,a:rd I1, :LC i)I ltj1 :,. :'L". '.,. : s, flea: 1,1c amiJ !•c rwc%rcJ %cii!1 m^'chborlmod Ica':^.s if, 0 a: :aur!: m),!:•(slam!in_: n• f,osil•Ic i•cforc publi,!:at:irw,. Ci:V t ,,!i ,tiCntn" ilP.ct! !Ito die fIPpR In I!'e UCi J!I!''n. ,:n'.J r.:c^'.n!•' ;'h'. rc4n1! w'n; If„: a p;ojrel ti,a% wi'•ht :•cnrrncr� licn:endrin•. cppntilion %%2 JH, •i•••r sr.a�c �aim•rdc.m:c%in rc41%onsr trttitinn•.'tnn,:•::r, I, nuv: 'the::d ,;ill i101 4ow"'urviv millivi 1. l itr n,rcrti%(. n I . r: the city .<tal; !tat .a:am n : I:11": pmo:rd involvement try• the city man;i c:. ,ho :rrvea directly on the pla nine couunknion and riming hoard. and %%arks dIIca!y with dor^.topers. 11; is crfor1 1,% ci:v ,::,if 1,;n rndic:tliy chilrp•I Inc image: :i;ni r.IV- •'Ind I!cinhls r: ctcno, to r!c%'r!o!la;. Whai prc%iuusIV !noket! like:) ,:amm"llily that oar inclined to put ohtt.0cs it; the ua,. (it ncu' ;CvvI0pmfn:. 1111- it trckulp. nggre•.rn'oy dc4:41 `Ilh•P: I'f njrel': and AMift: to - Or'pe, ;nr N i•!1 1^•• rt it lie vane :it otdm :is rel the right kink: of (Iol, l mcm. H 1991, mr.:c th,ul S15 utjll!,:: wt.,::. ill'I perini•t Acro itrucd in Clevchmd H,igh(s—a drama[c Ica;, ionc•n'd itont !!:c oapa!inn or the For I':nr, i!{/•.n•rudlrn lit, Ck%: lunr!Nei cim!ur'r Bir hard Rnh!n.%fn, C'ii.r Atrmapt'r, ?rl (; Afgrllr It/ Pond. "lviohmdllviRWs.W/Jd11S,?Ihl,i,'I•/Gll. l.anJ or flip zi5:ng 5uildinon: Phoenix, A:izon; Phocnis is a city of 9000X), the ninth largcat city in thn United State; according to the 19R0 rertroe. T;.e city prut'ic!cs pomp lore infr,sintc[ae Service; for it dcnls :,rid pm%itit::: wn1rl fur I.2 million pcnpl •. C:.:....in . has coir rrip¢"}. 'i Itcrc is c !:q of avail.wic hod in tile. Phoenix :am. and, with careful maim-w.n:at, wal r supplies will be adequate to maintain its r win yrot, th rate for the foreseeable future, Th: mayor :)rid city council w'holchcarlcd!v hcl!cvc in rc, uln:inn rafornl. Tnr cily'; t%uriting nhilc,.lilliv i, : moil%•! "::!p a;n4l :hint•, Iiw private ma; l•cl 4nnnot Col, [rill, and ;o proodc r"'•%hive inccrni%c<'%,r dCs..:u•n:rs t brinr m ilic kl:td •-! dctelo; mc,c t1,, s;l} nce,!: it::,, has ruabli,!mi :ca•4,: ran:u::n!i:e nu;;;anal.'; a r. ;o Cel! !^II''ILis al+rl 4!f' cwpr;rt :hrl'li.:l: i t:'';r•"' ::t re•t : o itpr4 '„^"111t!CC% :1,:l: Ove %I,g,-n}%iun', on 1 pr0%,:1 • •il.: U(t.•lt`I rill•: Inrr`eNr. the l:.pia h,olJh:r. :'tat Ir;, llo.i: vtong wi i rht'c:u):, here 1'a:. Heel a rh G, dc: l:': in it,. - 11.1 Idn'., t,:1,11::dn.. In Ih( !a.•! Ie. tears, 0:;tcrCeat• 4"•'. atir; ` 1'!tocnlx r,sidrnu,'•I'o:rn'Jd p:n,L,l%ati.c it, .. .. 141CROr ILRED BY JORM MICR6LA13 J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES ! !le�2 70 1 J L '�uu,bcr 'Al,': c•:d r:: .v winic r4rank tram 65 pocenl lu 15 per- cent: The :try has responded by devising new techniques to }jet nevi bnu':ing units built end sold at lower cost. A major ioa; fcr Phoenix i, r. develop "urban vil- bycs." T :c e;iy ,'saes;:: to avoid the kind of rapid growth that results in'•ast suburban sprawl. The urban village aprt; sa. amri ::: providing identifiable neighborhood; nr •..' L: will; Chair own shoPPing•and cnlplugml::u ceracrs 1. illvi, •ars; suis y I;,. psycheh>gic l need of resi• chem•. ro h,.h—rr :u as identifiable community with a sense n!' cn:ur,d mice Ocit environment. The urban %it- hnge apt oncli is a ca; c%ncept in dic development pol- i,-,- '.:!rel'. `a• emerge.l in Phoenix. ionic of .!.: main features of ph.)enix's effort to re- form n'zt!!atiors Include Cho ro;lo•Finc: • The residemirl zoning urdinance has been revked. II uu,v p,ovinee. Jvveloper, with nnuJh crc:T:r Oexibilily in hou:in:; design. Builders may naw select fpom run„ng .our distinct development options on a given site :without the need for rcznoinr. The builder has to ince- the required densly l;�:tents and `•erfunnance ',:an•; n s, bur i, I'Tee to build %incl: I'amily horses, lo:toi;ous . or :.pann:c:i,:, cm a Single react. liavial; these . �Hnns allo'.r Jc''clupers to respond rapidly to cL•`r,�r.:;• market den!nnds. ` IT Pc'n,.. x..v:I:airg o::rhi Jl',Iri2t ma, used rnar<nnr- li,h nhitv.ivc, m,h as pa,p.rty rchabi!i!ation. urban is.;ll, all., cnpluymcs cancer: t'.!t!:in dcsigna:d gen- gr ; 'hie arca;. An oI cilay district is. in effect, a :second hr: rr E ior'nr: _,;abIkIcd by idiot, of the P!anninr Comnni:,siun and city cr•.uncil. This makes it possil le to m.lb:rt;,kr -:main ''cs'c;apmcnt activil;e. hcyoud C:'•.r udn',:,•:! in rhe h:esic roninit Thcsc s}'cctal In:'> a mitered :.el of ncrfonnanec• •.Iandards al.d a „tan_ ulan ame:idtnem. l hl mrrlry !i.rico- :1.'•',',• i.. :rti„', fpr .tf:i! c!In:nrl., and lase hc;l:ed Iitc• city deal will: the problem of vacant Inner city land lhm had been hypar ic'd in favor of cheaper prorl:rty in lin uut%Pirts. ;s !h••.;In:r•, :,.,i..pno: (scree hm•, beca'niablWicd ' ol''.c, : i!> :n:u;.0+er', of:i:e In . 11 11,Inn.11 red ..uy n•_..!a:l,••s. It .., l 1:1. :” 5`. rise :11 d $.Ild t`t '•IlnlllutlH'„l u'Io:. Jevetup.-7i Det -doper. can iaxc :heir c•un:l'llIoils aboral any cr the city's live developmemr divisions la lhi, ,'lir.. aua the olfice wili try In untangle the pt. 'nl !.'r :l1c J'•velnncr. It a d.:c!"per has a par. :lent:,: Iwci..•I!:It as a ti:^I -.-o,N "JIM!Ile to heel, II:c 7rseippr;a P.5':Isl.vIce ::trice will atenlpt ;n rel I I:.: .!• eC;l lint nl i!tr set, i•inrs' ,loll to exp('01e t:' icw:. till: Sial':r is r. horn .I p^o•1 ;x;hli, le!:nl,ar ..,I L , P`: .. ii,—hvih in ,i+ov.'nr d,:sOoners ilim ',,, sl.': cit; r, ;:'anal I: ei: ., a'+,i .i'• iti }tet: i;_ I•I i:1: :in^p mo'e of 8 Vr'.'.'r :II;+I':r!•' III i1w'mtf ••f ''!.U' Ili,: •'i i,y, :I -on,-- I" et el:r ill dl'we!o!,rl • ;I • uta!!f pnljei” r\Il :Ill t'I l!i pBrlllt t'al;ll :1e'•"I„I`I1;cal co'e:;u loll ofl'I.I , xl0Iiucs all Ila t:nllnlls vl:df in. Icciorrtin;l Local Development Resuladom/3 volved in reviews and consults with the deseloper before formal reviews begin. Staff productivity improvement programs ha'. pro. vided incentives to staff to reduce precessine time on development pr'apusals. Staff members .an score points in their annual personnel evaluation for aceum- plishmenis such as cutting processing. time, and a more successful performan.c appraisal resubs in a hip! ••r pereemage vala;v increase. fast pr - 7csNin Grey, down the developers' code. and creates an au:w•pherr in which the developer wants to work in the rty. • Approval authority for certain kinds of develo, rent plans has been delegated u, department and d:visiou heads in nrJcr to eliminate delays in obtaining an. proval from the city :otmcil or other review bw.te•I. k•ity staff r::mher scicen more than 2d0(4) rnitim maters each year—magic.& in time front sunt coq service to three weeks. Previously, Ihcse cases ss cut to Lllards of commissions and took up to four nlontlis for decisions. • Due to the large vulmne of new building that is going �.nn. n. l?Inenix, there is a huve workload for the cit;: engineers. This can cause a delay'in getting apn!'nv it un engineering plans for new development. To avoid such Jelly, the city offers dc%clupers the option ,;f contracting out the riquired review% to pets sec enpi. necring firms. The developer pays :I hig,'xr fee tar lh;- service of the private engineer, but can •,ave ini:icst ':osis and other costs of delay by getting the ;esic'.v finished n;nte gaicl.ly. • Phoenix has its own customized cons::ucu In rule, wuich deals principally with safety issues and mini• miics:osmatic i eSula;ions. -rhe P11omix code is half tic see of model codes such as the uniform building cod:. • Phoenix u:¢, a single con,ruc;ioa p.rrno S, -:CI:-. '.ouch Itac el'Ir.Ittxc-1 the !Icer) ft r four seri,:::' r'ct - MIES and reduced paper work' by 50 percent. • General inspectors conduct all residential inspe.tiva., which •:liininntcs waitine for four separate insnc::nr- on each pmjrcr. The city %:tees 57YIJO! per y:?I till ough "chiral inspe::ion.. � licsults... The cumbination of sreamlining and regulation rfornl approaches d:..' Ph„crix has developed owr the pa•.' sever :: V..: !1.1, Ind ,omc remarkable re,uhs. Cu •.' 11 f ne vMe to on o around :t new ,uhJi%+ 11 n'rlue•e 1” dInv. I ui,rTto Owing, ns dc%elnpment rm Is :n a re -t-1,. 01 SI R'.Lllli^nil eltom ":1111:: from IS I:cl .Cal nv- .unov:-ion NIII1 b! .r eaJ : local :a,: , • I., 1941, •mart Ill, °rw t1esihii'1% nrmidcd in rn' ,r,:!- XA r'.,n.n^ o:dr'.Irt.:, prm:uatd hamrs ..! v2 " S32.00 par ncil, ,.ilh Inn-ouiv mnrtgat•r f .vtv:Ic, In Ile j]7r ranfe! I.; J'la;l':'I ..I:'i '.Ln'111a:D•i" IV the r:, .. • I, -ed .tl ,„I'll. ' ._ U,:/ 120 ,!.P,'.!. ” Iron! IT, tune Ihv iI,, Aopn,•' c ,nnpwal + r, n;fi :,.;1;• pll•,a•nly I, hl Ille iltllc ::eco ,It41f11 Stn\Cd .II. 1, r11CROr ILIIED BY t JORM MICR46LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES `wv Mi J r 4„%Innta;.d Inauvctio:' `eras ._ - f -,,r lrm i. orf mndnnn m1 Pltocnl.r'%' proyrmn, contact 1Lrb Rrimnnn. 0epuq' 01p .sneer fnr ()rvelnpmem flim of Peve'1npmenl Serrata, ?SI IF, Il „•r•,r.,tun. Phnrnit. •IL 6!003. 6WiZ62-4•l2S IJodernizimg Pegulatinns !n a Small City: Braillet:oru. Vermont 11j;m1:boro is :t tn-mi of C,f?i'1t1, fin%I sclllcd in 1724. \!an, of 4:. huddinP ha%c a lona 4iktn,y, and there are snntre:Mllil;oo, in Utecntlumnnir'. 1: was file fir.l eolr- munl;v in V(I;Ilon: it, Is:%c it !•!:routing commissinn, ni. h dates fican :':)::. Himilchoto is life amidst arca u'r soullicastcrii \'cr- mnm, •enicinr:w '.n 79f,.C1::npb: on a P.:uiP: basis. 7'hc town has a %cr: Im% %'aean:y title in renal units (I per. cem n,'_ ncicau) end has had cshrentcly few honing starts in -m-cm year.. file !own is now facing a situation in %Oic). it ilia a co,d ccnnn:ni, h:tw wanly rn:v111fac• tuning and war:hou,m^). and a ,mote dowr.lov lin cum- mctcia! diarivl, huh lake affordnble hou.ing 1111;1% needed ',n rc:,ircn;s. In 19'9, Ik:uU'•beun re"r.twOcd tt%toa s:,+ff, and for the lit.• till'.: I:ircd a lull little low:: plaatrr, and ;: foil• time :II:nnlc; . II wit% not ern• n, oat f hi+new nrgaai:a Linn ill :he r;,mim :^I%, hvcacsa ml fs:n :f sry:nding Ina mint•' dnllm, on a.hninutrati,e work. Hmvevm the chanyc, ha%c ;,;lid off in a ,antler ve •.%ay,: • 'file cnmpnq,cnsi%•c a*•,'n !r':n :%as cOmplelch' re%ised: !hi, •.ea, required Inv %tato law i%cfntc ,any chances hl rcnF._ It ,nhdoision regulations cook::ake place. • Sn!•Pi.:..ion regulaliom. ,%err -t''wripen fit [)lake them le,% 611 n!rrt•,ne• to di:clopri more ill,.ty ,k:1V. ;111,: mote reiihoic in their de%clapment smndaWs. • Sc- cral changes w'erc made in the zoning ordinance, inducting the broadening of commercial zones In allow hgt:t industry nrrl manufac:wring nsas. The tdwn i% r.o,% looking int^ the rn,%ihihty of further ret i%I••n in the lin ri:i!• I;frt ina it ev, mot ire ln!%af C% it .c • ,\ nc,v procedurc was dc%ciopo for tevic%% of dc%c6 opment plans, which includes: a prcappliction meet• ink. v.ith (ho developer; coordinated review by depart• nom heads: and placing one per,on (fife sown planner) ip clnr :o t4 all ra ov, and ptcsonuuions of the l lnn to official rc'•icw comm s%iom. • 'Tile lo,%n pi little,.,Ims wu:k:•d eln,cl%%vilh do%-6.'per% In help diem pct Ihrou;:h the lalc rmi. rcnvtental lir•. ir.c frac ^u. This I'r-;; :•s% ,1, n majnt. aun:hlinv hloc% for r. m%Jc%vkrjwrs, hill the If... if Planner has 6:ca ul•Ie lit serve a. I.t,ilnatur :o led, ec (he red u,pc ;mei the firm, required to cc: the .;ccdnd n major rnthlem for a small community like brattle- hnrc, is (lie (igl:l %teff %inialion, Even %':;til the rconganirn• tion -in 1979, the town has just one full-time planner. Thcre are, hmvvver, advantages to smallness. Once a clear e'rordina:ion 1':occdure was cm;iulishrd ;a ilraalr- boro, die town planner could walk projects il:roueh ail Of the deparnnenis involved and get the needed stat( arrccment% %cry uuickiv Development chins could then move m the pianrir:l: commission for corsiderat:,,n vnthe,ut linger:cg 1••11cnts. ',lorcmcr. in s^it•c of the strong II'Jfltions In (!Ile IiH New Eoclan,l lown, it has been pus%Hct to get community undersl:mdinp, of major rcvisiors needed I,) modernize subdivision and toninµ mr,lina::ccs— mond ouch changes have beer. n.:inptcd. 1•rr mart i'tformatinn oil Brutdol+oro%;nm:rulrl, •'r r torr Corwin li1nrli. Tum:'r. atraver, Toni mf11rrldchrnn:, ".J0Main Sirer;.Ilovic•horm. VTW31.30:1154-4:41 Taking the Bull by the Tail: Fort Collins, Colorado Purl Collins, (a) miles from Denver, has a popui:oion of 72,1100. It is 0-c third (ashes: µrowing city fit the United States. RarY cavil: and .:hanging markct rooditirint in Port Cmllin%1„Ire IIrI I;.pied IIle e ly In lake;: rad!c:ul,. dol:r. col appfn,rit it. io;cl rrgnlm ion. 7hc con•:crltor,.d tor,. ing and vlbdiv;sirn rrya:lations that thee.ay used to con- Irol dc%copmenn fer 20 years were crewhic u:mo•rssary oh,lacles !o ce•i:ahl.• ne%% dinclopill mt Uersin• 1^i a:cu, and I'll width rcgtlircmcnts had nm eh 11:&1. .in:c the mid 1901., wife[) ;he predominant b re rf de',:I• r- menl in Port C ollin%was a detached •;mgt: Torsi!'. homc. \inocovcr, while if made good sense to mi': rcsi„-surd. commen'ial, gnu irdnarial wins in IIIc cn::'rq;ok 1 -ort f'odin%, the ,'J rc^nlmirti% mm'idtd oh,tedc•, u•h: d of In:r dive for -ii.h ah;\cd lite,• To meet the challenge of cumplocly ch,mucd !:lark:I conditions, the city look a radical approach. The ImJr tions! inning %as tot; M eliminated, and rcplacl-A t%hh it nc%v "land -use guidance sysem” ,which Ihr MI.6:a11 1'Ianning Asasiau.m has hnnurrd w;illi:• i942rluatatd. ing Planning Program A:%ard). Under th:.; new sy,!em. the city lin lonecr has lived gcocrarh;cal arras (or ; csiJrs lial, commercial, hind industria! development uses. If.. stead. each propmed new development is ev,duatcli un Illc basis of specific criteria that addteas such isms.: r Ills conipat;bi!ity of the froicct with srrrnunding u • alc•nc•%%•fill dcsicn and cnvhronmcnial consideration,. Through ;his new Erol Jc%elnp nmnl Ruidance %vlV:,n, there is must fleelbihr: nn the kind ol'dc%'rlrp; can take pinrr on a q,vcif:e site. The sip's tc,vebitow, ie:,,It it largcly'o Ute warkelplace In (left Ti lim a ..;.ec;;,c u,c. Wh:ll the oil': rcµnla:c!. is e\Icmna ::arms, '11' d”, rmirc:—Ilru is. how it unpirgcs.un Ihurr;„nrdit:grt%.h. I'tr specific cril,ria fol' n dc•: ^Ir•pmctn pr.eposll .:e. - pends on Ute type of land u%r bang rn:pm.nl. Tar c^am• 1` plc, diflcrent cricria are nscd for re,ideuial I;Sc'1, til indusirial uses, roadside Cminmcrdfll, and regional MICROFILMED OY JORM MICROLAO ! CEDAR RADIOS OES !40IAES 1679 J r r L NVIlbel i5 shopping centers. Suine of the criteria arc absolufc re. gtiirements that each development must satisfy before approsil can be gramed. f These are crire, i:! di -aline with desigm standards, cnvtrunn!er.!rl standard;, and cnyi- neermy Icquirrmcnts.) Other criteria are satiable—the dc,'rlulw'r has the flexibility to choose among these in I'll: devc!ol„ncnt plan fol a rarticu!ar site, (: r u:::irai lo,a:a[i•+ns Serie: external hupac(s or the project. Ucsigr. criteria are used to maks• sure that a new development is compatible with it) • i rrr:nln•hngs. lrilefia Ilan CllcouragC location of t: t• In ,pccific area, ale also included, file laud Jcv;•I• ,'pml•!u euidancc system establishes a wxim nr denst'v fol ckvclopmcnt, based on the minimum rcgnired for e: fie::•nt prw.isi•.m of r::hlic xvices, The maximum d: r•r.uy alln•,cd :s base! au huw ❑•lar Inc p:'np crty is to CJ11:11 .'. .':Ilt.t1 ccnlcr:: crnplo m, tit center:, shopping :pili:•,I, Itansi, luutcs, Parks, day care c;!ucrs, etc. Den- .ily h,nrly are alb.w';d to projects Iha: fumidc laud- .. --piny. or o:i:,:: public amenities beyond uaase nul- ond!y rt'ouircd Gtr s,,ell a project. ! lido the new :y,trr.. it is possible fnr a developer in u:, .: n,.rct•I of t:u:d for :itmaNv any u•x-rc,idcn!rd. co:nmcrcla% o; indl•.t n'!I--a: lou^ is life ttw doesn't har:n :tic s.utounddtr arca. lite developer can genernl!v build whai is most marl.cl,hic on that land, and doc,n't have to worry shout caning restrictions. The city is now .tFIc In mzkc an'intividui do::inion on each develop - ,rent nrnnnsal, based not (in way arlift::ial "Jisuicts," hill ra!mr,•n Il,, speci Gc silt dci,o, flow ;I fill in with ,he neivhL•on.ng areas.:ut(1 ho•.\ it fits :it •.011 01, cilv's n, craif held tie policy and gnah. T'Irc cif: has built cri- !'nIa bav,lill "!Ca^ -L of ai::g" d:telrpn,cnl mill ^Ihcr drtr:r:lCl1::! tres. it, I or. C'nl!in•:. both dc• t•!: rcrs :'ad eornolicd gro\vth udvuc.rtcs :Ire happy o.ilh the new develorulent cuid- ance .}^,:eta. ill! Jet e!r.l•,•: I. it u,r.,ms IL•:c can for ¢tore icy,,nni•.c In file ch.u: J::,r, n:urkeq:!ar:, and hav,: tar nii,:, op;wi nn wfim Ih•:y.rfr, build, 1'nr cif Jiro, •:oncc!:ivd .0wo, gra:Jitr Lr•.;I. q:n!cl,;. Ju• sy,l:.:n ttkel Ifr; ,;It w,fe :cwro' I,%e: sp'•:If!e ,Inc 1+1.1It •, dc4W,. ac an^lir. mid \nl,;f•;, lir:;It of a dc•.el•q^:•till wilil l: pori n!!{.,. .,, .•r,r:I nl•rl�'.. �� i'P!i •., i.:.' I!'C :'. "r 1:1,:! . 14::( ;t tiro ! , !•a'.r h., i uu,m p; n:,km, Iha:l ;Io s:,err•Isc.,lax!,ticdiringL!,!;wd ,ppctiscr•.. \ppraisc!, tt cre• .Ic. u,!nmcd to aoaetnnc ,f table to a plot of farad lm,v.! I p:: etc It ;:C -o oil .'1,. „'.iLnalton. ant!un;!' t!IC V .\ M I'..Ie If, ..1'c: ;Ile •':!nC ., ,.I .rat °.c :u.•:I:.:y:,i rh:t 1p .q•r:n r....,t s'. .lI!•nr:•.h h;, ., .r.. ' '•'C.,' it, %. IX. •!i is I'll' l••C.! t! on -n Irl. :i..lilt r`Nn: dt : al iuu. It i s !:ardor to .ic!crrlirc. 1':'.: !icip::n:, ill Ihc :1ua;;,-alir, n,ccorg inert unriguad wild !"'at Collins' approach to :or,ing. \1n,1 wade it .;,ir. ho„ever. that fisc ill,! fon;:xi ordinance: in Ihcir c',Inc,;:•:i•ir, otic trnu'h I n,aucl it, climina:c. ,•I nn •vc:r,si.cda,ti,:aCy n:man^cr:inn,^ihr,h:n.. :q d., lots ca'.i :; Io'ivr •t u'' I'Ie cls' lOvinr •'.:r.tt :... ',av, ,; rtiuri:,, I. Ctn'C f!:"]!,I^!ind":,1:.91 nes , ?aanun'.:; recd. In„r': :I•du,: Ik•u,i(•. r ..�I rra,•n•ac;r Ir.'I bt', ill ^.!i,'.\, n+• tai r'�. ,,, ,!cIR..:r•. :f' In:; I'.' nlnrc affil. d:.!Pc. for 1:-I. ::.'I .rot' n Ir:od•r n,�' ;ale• like I'6uc".is, bol .:'. n ir• oh!,r, !fnr:•.rgt 'cs IieC C!v'r oiar„I N;i;;ht ;. (i::'c:!ml ilcigh�s .w:::•L; C"a:linil,e way' of e'hana: a!' its \'ar',arwe P:, rcCdtll e,, and'luwefing acreage requirements for planned u;er developments, in order to permit greater drn:ity. 111c rroNcal nilil hiellcr densities in nlu'.t Lu nnu,a,- tics is a bad public onaye. Resider-:, in sin; Ic tdw.; home areas, particularly, !end to ha..c a fear of hiclx! dansily bringing in •`trnsicnW' w'hrr won't talc c,,rc Ih:ir prnprly and will tiring dcwn nc!gh;urhuad p.op r,!y enhres.'I he rc.:1k.v is clnmrint. a I(,. Ingot iAzi;::'.•:•- tic perctpiions. Apt;:mcn!•. atilt tco%o hotlst' i•, mw.: communirics are oo Iotgar simply liansicni ur,iPg.t- m^nt .. but frcuucndy 1n•:onc Ihc prknary Imar :i,• :n•:. lass of yrnuto faaihc, v.ho cannot srk-d sinrlc iandh housing. For h large segment of [lie popul:nl.,n ;fu, !: Ills only hollsi'l,, thLy can :lffi,td to-urdlwc ur I_nl T'o try to change til; mtsguisled image that mmq rt-'.; ,!,ms have ill' cluster arousing, staff in ung c4:nm::1 'y meets with rrtdenls and ,hares with then! horror;lr•!!t's of how badly things can develop under traditional tun- ing (e.c., a garage across lite street). Pictures and slides arcs hown of nice cluster housing in other pans of,ov r, where rile nenghho'hnod raid nut deleriorat, in :m;: v. ay. !int rather hencf!led. Increasing dens!ty is non Just a :natter or :Irulr;og pervel,tlons, but also requires changing lace.! rccu!ntiorc mai rv%ti! I Chimer hou.sine. In !981, Phocnl, co.!iiac.l if, oidinaucez to allow tour optional way,, I,f dc%lik It. n1cnl in every residemial district. rhe must ropular option has turned out In be a planned residential level• opment, in which [lie huildcr rcceites a 2:1 ;Ice11.cot J•'n- sily hones in en.han,ee for c.ora landstapine anti uneni- ties. Ituildcr, ii,oc :o:at flesihilily Lint the kind of hr,u. ini IIIIN tan pill on a p.lrecl of Intid. 'l he only rest. L!iiot dell.{us, liuildci t can crc,t dense cluster l!o!ring on o^ perlirn r.f a si:c and rut in If col' •:oursv-- r on the ,ante p.:red pill in ;dl ,iniac I::nt!ly Jnr.:ct- is fill,,:.!: Invl Ilcusily doesn% meted II:c limit for Ihc-'r :i. I tic re, -Ht is ilia( tic bnlldet has complete 11cUhili(t n11 • I,.:l lypc house to build and can be very responsive in chana• in:: uarhel r;,n.!aums and volatile finanelnp.'t tic •c •11 f.,r Ihc,:itr of !'hncnk is that u : •cL'in: mor:• .:her'• kinds r!' ,!.,vulornicni. ,%lilt alae r'rnlrr L•nn.L'.:: an.' uric :Iv,r:ra 'nr pear!;. it, t. c first four numbs afiv lho :hangos, th•cc ,]t'�L•i- opers had already }Icgun congrueion on I`)W urnts al !Lilt' in:ome housing, with prices as low as S26,OA to S34.1)(k per unix. nc�re was such a pent-up marker for Ihcsr: in.rnc•t, !illi I!tc•: w'cre purchased immedinic!v. !wcrc••.l in b•, many of the rceplc buyic_ the uni!s w'el c al : ;ir„• io-.•oor kvc!s than e, heeled. It r.pi ears that r.,; uy' vco. ;;.• wit,: ,ould gl,:.hfy for honlrs d!-! root u; IiI I,; >p'rd u, Ihcir Joni!.: and S'rt:! F%cn i -t snail: e;avinlun!Gcs like Ilia:ti•.,bo',c, dunmot. •her:• if a ill t; ,, r:,ank clusitr hmtrir.a. Tit, rl,:clam: rI MmIlehne) Is inn •o bill to say; C: nota•. !. :•!s:', Cr.Ctlly Cols UID h. -',;:tell •.yitlt Lr'alnlltn 1. illi u!hcr c(lieicnrie• :! at ! esuh front clu,willig. fin::!!(, ,n !!r ank i,orn, lhrre i•, a need for a grcatti variety„ I lint ilia lypC:. 111CRUILMED BY i ! JORM MICROLA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES Id019ES /6 79x 1 J L r L 111CROFILMID Bl' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES '•101'7ES /W /f ml J _..r,_ tdefot mail; Local 6eveh:pirc:r•. Me, unliond, I hlr Ira uthcf Wa}s of increa in ah ax scan tj P�rkink: All qb lade to Deseluplwur.,l'radit!nnaC^, t and yn +udu.Wtr gal'�overnmens hate'dveloped'delailed commercialo ' 16„ t , v i to have write prnent,il is recincuoD of street',° p^rkinv,.'requireinmis. l.isuafly' th?^.c regulalicns a -c Ili w.q is: d: ;gala. nefcr.nurtim :!s with n A uaSe,i int the uvu..rtian tharenoug5 customs parks,: dtt.fk,4fn t n li,rl.:I 10.j;nasiCl0sinailrm k six4 should be plodded torccvinmodaic Ra;,doi*ard rd' ti cJWI i�irn Iyht:arho(id This .in be ^ stf,n ncdnt�cps�i+ .hof. p,;ikiny.•'whuh:in,�tiMl•` mal:bti5inesses is rile , ;avii,p T,'xre rat t a roblcm. ho,vcw2a. ,Neth dee fire:'," Christmas :•hopping seost9n Such focal regu!atiuns de . ant 20 fool , t•• ;utrr> for, ` • ds; -� malt, w,r?.F mey'NN nut usnallvicei=rnthansels..t yrt:tllvabcal ucs:f,n Pnd :'z..lr4:in:Il•:'::•'tl ol"ea to::ryerv.'lhc fi-:J:i::;rt•";..!nr.,iscaping of parking lots, The mdnnpf:y result i•.Isrgt mare a:Vern:ng of n^.rirwcr %IILCL' in ; :. SIIUChtl of urlsighily!Llack flip that go emu ed Iluough- ,;:dc: hal clod%ii syrinklr^ tys:.:ns arc put in. In Brat- : I,`iii;� finest 1),the year Common ionsc N•cpld swags.( that tit F :^I'AWill req;lir;mcnts mare'he same in the, # this is not the me i' prudactive use of the land, r-, del. i.'.ur: !pad of lc,vrn as In the lh ban'drveloi cd pars, !".c'. • opers are forced r '2sset sblc larg r;itrs than may real!,, :y "•mpu .c: a! -!i:ls 3ij .:ol ,%u(J:!ride streets, so. Y;ce's F,.e i.ccrssa:v; and, 61' course; ih:^ drives np O? n ns ,,f t.n,ein'ren••t we:aslrn�,}•e!411inatel., " : till [:r proicet. Scmetiines'.lIccdcd coinmer'ei;:i rar.ilit!es the yprsa;:h i:, iucrrasing111:5;;!•, an fir.!-e.'t exit'! be b•li;l a[ all be:auac of the !ack of enough lrrd to PON, ,n,ane Win isi',he:i!cr;hc:'brag.•;.caB; ;situ.iu•;;r' olect,dlcit•4c;r/dpc,rkitrg. .. .'-.: ... two:in; ro;.;,'1'ae:ocal goem nmcat ruay'e9oN•.:;'; ;,' Thc'city of roll cullit!s decoded 11wo years ago to Let ••, tr .ter p Arn l:is a, �'- allca[ solne'of the tradil'rnnal Y ; yut of the _icgulafior_.c,f pusW�r.,rparking.`The city's• ftgitir.tr Jni.'d'(thlh�enrt:tesuit bring'tlial• the devei t� asst;mpr'eo vs a5 that developers would not l•.c inriincd fo L�',Y.`•, "rr_.'•.upr. scltrlor hp" ap+e;mslitl prise and ;Ake; morel;t;N'boildncwcor,lm:reialbuldings%vi[noutsv;'ficiempark. •;rdf:i:.Flliti;dayhoaprr`r:nn;c!aar1: in'r:itie:t:'Ind h::ve-.-,: ;np•ri,rvnshirs'::s;Nobu incl:.personNon(dwant::!sail- cr::lin.iml a•:!Ialrlll v �: ;PW. 41 w'irieh !It.:eau ret ;;":, Nv1haicislomers snuldn'tcome tobeauseo; th!:1-0 place's• i11'r:rue It.!.Iy Lcq. of cumcnierst n" rsog; Thelcits• eliminated It, egofrc •;n:z.cn'n;itrill;on;,I;i'i!cpm,Ilir!Jrthe lllysrilifl4:;•?'"me!IC$fU(�yUSlJnte!pa:kingandpraitsemplutsisiamead a.:I.: aWlis )hj.ctivos ap front Wh,%.tbe devil-' "".'tinlandsrrpin i and deaipn 1'eatures; of new palkine loss. r n •r, I J 3x cl mr ,0: s:r,:nEs are .,rmcd d to bc Hanks and tinanciul !osffuuonK have aui.k!y tilled CCp pis .:ed nn the a{etomer.:;uc'h an undo rano ng Nnh r , ` ilia gap left by the, eib%: Since banks can nn lodger ,'•e do ela -r call be ! �: bnD d iq dir. local media ell t lame the developer a:ll 'tillow requlydm^nls enfetced tha: th•a,: I:, f011it tVt f"rr on the dev.loper at the ml by dee city, the lenders irok vary doiely at the pronnscd of c�r.Ia rgdivr. Iii 4np pricq in-. silo, and nuke sure the;:rnount of parking !s suli!ciunl `• - before issuing con,trwalon loans. New projects have in ".tJctrt h:p BlN(t icP..!'hoc:;:: user sevcral kinds ofwairg ,`` fist included enoop!t:parking spaces, unJ .:fey ::off orrrlay disimel • ;n cncnuiag? different kinJs tit dr el- r ! soi ielimcs have':fuund'themsch:s in the paradoxical ' •wr.:crt,'Cn':14"1:: it .1 ^•iuglva;:u employment ills!: i:;." on!ime of ,rcrstng devi!opers In eliminate sor.:r p::k- U..Ilj)U : Cc: ;.'late e: t ,, :a'rumum of :A aur es in v'!r- . int :;paces it, oder to pui in laaw.eaping and aet lanity ants c:t,ol the city, even in residential areas, ii it :' " features.:The end result Ilas been better looking parking rvufs in le roquir ti ame:rbius and doesn't cantlict with ; t lots with the citystaft spending farlcsslime on the issue. ' satMendi;h !Ices; The ttt•hnioue •.v;�: dc:•elopedhy the rnrl Co!l!ns dropped its parking requirement: only to live calplrvc s in ni_,h tc:P.op4!gy and icgcarh on Customer p:,rkiny. The city cvvuln1w, ;:s p !elms i:;viTt a:IVF r•:::."y to C^'aro::ie:'. n.,;. i;tl envi- yee parkin:. i cnntroh for sew housing as..'; for ernp!on rvnmm: t'; Ireu u:^�, [ ;a'tol'l :•:' City's a(Lilude is 1131;- office kuildins, Iactnrics, and other 7ovrlrn. .dI•. ";&i:nv t.. •1 :o•• n and .:c'''! !;,I:n to you." meats. An employe, does not have :he sant mr'.ti••^u, ^. Thi:. apnr ach is fr. '.ecp;ng with the us'crall vr!'ori to :u plovlde wmcnienl parking for his us her employe... ills^.r. i series of t roar, villn;'rg, ,vifh employment con- i' as a store owner had to provide customer parking. Lm• urs close to where ponple !ive. ployees generally will be willinrr to walk se- oral Yoc! , 1.n011le'r kdrU •fir:':i! iAV .a.L•Ilf lel 'J!.0 1 ;n 9'urni.x iv silt to tLair pla.e �I N�•k 'r ;to costumers will ;;lar;% len 'St,e'•'IAI .uirmu'alov Jr!1 tla ." '!'his !edinl4nr offels going to a :tote :hal Joest!': have canvti:en; Ml rpncrlunity for it nal,:hhon:old to oc%dol, .I plan to For such reuse: -s, it :vas fell nccestary to 4c:,, lb; : !a:1•i r'gm:u,l,:::d Io rr. rt r`,r ariut•; rn:^'s'. other I ind of ;-.I;t'i::l[ resrr.I:iie n,c in I,lae_. !,jiethic ' Isd.; I wi•.'!Ir; ctrl. rot c>.:n^ole, i::,! :;•;ah. 1i:,cv gw:ow!v*%cre:.;iseJ,bcuf I!. -'let 11'. r;.: .. hr...Io; C.,! h 14 predoo,il' Ins: •. ::I ; it lira. a:3a;:.d cow.ol •'I' ,.ach. Fnr c,aml•le. ,h:u 1111 .. I .. n:a i7!'ll.1 L'c Ii. e.i:'111taie :i;e I':r•J 1.3 c P'Irlanccl',lr Ctt/01_irl Ill v:W •IrrrC 'Aw IILI '11:111 :101(1: Ilk': '• • r hl,i!oinri lrp!iv:! -mi Vi;rl z:C:v:.,r•. asses.;:•^I :1::t dow'nui;uu,I:oo nl'rurkin!!sl•t:.e: b}•navin_r;•.torr:: u,i^p: • 1'i r: n'I::llirtil,Cl v th'.I•Irlock lr• ji(rm^';1... The be st":ICes Ill VoC 1! Iu nor,, next doll r'. ::PVd'A'U Irl I . :iq' L^.l ,:.•S,c(, :d 111,1 U; L;%l " m;'.1) U.,00 'n1 Jltk'r IIr,'lh- (.'1)!I; Ile !S 10 lea':e tl ^ Iq the '.t1:r, tr'wT `f `. In u:'•rl I•.r ,yN JJrhOIi,:•. .-.a w0v JI f0r;Ilfil! Some L4silL5,es V.oirL'ic a l0t JI p9rl'Ing, „!I;Ic I'l: LAI!ving I-nt! reh;:h;lifmion busim:vscs (r.�:.,: nri,'!Ihornnod l•iLC,hu;a ma;: rcyuily 111CROFILMID Bl' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES '•101'7ES /W /f ml J r ver: little parking. foil Collins' pi ilucophy i, that I,o one i:; in a better pn%itiur than the people owning th:'%c !mill l';%Leal and t'icir bank%, to Jet:rmine the nr'ir, d ^.u:iog ,iwaiion. If :; %ol:nwn I, ;I) P:-noda:e for UY 'lith the ou'n.ar lac".1 dont, so be h. Orbit c•anmunPir% coe.crtrcd %lith kcerinc &L %vi the to r a,' ort, d ehyvncn: h2t•r found thnt ne%Il^ilitp ill parkin.: r: y;:L:n:cel% r ter% impo.-:ani. PII•:enk. 'or caval Ili_ W., c% I•:%rh:pr•; of high ri%:• r.l li; t• fir::Ji ; to loitiol ,uh%t:nti:a I:.. I ing rcd:.rttions. If lite I'!Iild. ;!I--, pro ids ptiNie ':... amcnwc,, are adjacent to lar,-.- pml%mp lot% er i mall %,here nn..-, can be used ire : !iplovec'. -IF I-OLU % Ilei* cn•pl,.:ycc% tit 1:,e !rar.%:I ❑r .arpa::a. the xnivcr i% likcl•, to be cocvv. i.ge,!. '%I•I•. '.a tit - aal'al 1-1,; nit lite J" . %vltcrr Lind ;% at a prLnwi •.t for Jr,%cic *::c:!. ;:ter%• ;lite rat• racking Ir;ucc^nem,. I':n; inr. ill older. doun!o„n arras i%;! problem ill many cnntnomilics. The local government may be push. ;nv. hat,! f: -r do%%doun revitahzali.m. hn1 find, Pall ing In f e.1 !naj(lr obalacle 1 he cit;: of Salina% n,:%,I sre:ial rr.,c%•.nr:m to dountann !nlsuw'.%c. In litild reeled dn%%norm poNic parkin.;: wo,:liac,l. Furl 0 Wit !cal• .I dao ntr,%%n dr%rlol,lacnt aul horny %t illi l.t% -11, roti •nl 11 :.arcing poxcrc till;. ran he u%rd ,r• t!,.: 14,limrd Im p.lrt i;r• i%wild, up. lirtnlleh,no does nut pal ol” parkin} C:Il:iretllcil!% .kl dntVt. Ott tl •'.ht!L',•d ncr,: Ila' illy' npl'r- %:c% m.:nlic:pal parting ' tit. charge, the •-r.lonler., and is pre% Inr i1•eil. On: pnlb!rt,•.:hal mons comnnmi;ic, are %Irnrpliv- Hill: hese day% parl.i:,p ",,I mlttp,I,I can. Many cont. ..toil;:". I;, :: plfel :h,: u.,:.l' pa: i;il:c ,p;.a•% for ;,I)! cat•. and •.pr:iol •: aP:, ,pare.::,r ,,rowel<. 'I hr nroblem Il.a! !I.nTin%..!Ir!1 i, I;w! wht•li !!'r !:IIIc cal". ell hc': 11:11. II,rt':d:, I,;• the big time,:caw:nc of the :nom :, Inrd:J. and in ov,,! vornn mode% th•a• L,uutot be cited for !akin(' up hr. Lar %r.lce. Iiul •.sh:n a hip :. r mines and there ate ra:!r . nnrnnel ,pact'% loll, the larger car "ill lake rap mule il,on ono %n7L:, air! I. <nhir-t !.I I,el- tiro a p,uk w. I,, r fills can Inc a 1:,: of ,:tally,• :int!. \%•... it'll ,,; .,•�rtil::. !..'C ,:-!,,..wine v. i!I'. :�!•i•. ;n lord 1• -;Iv, .,.I;, ..... io! :I't' , ",I•,nI10•t or rnttrn:wl ,ImLe'• ,,::%!::; ;. _,! %:rcnplheoimt Iclluirerrienl, for the ,Ina.ici ca:s !u u'r; nnlc thou'space,. Finale Iti,peckri c. ,\ )!r: :tI veld of Bute and mint%% :.in ! r. %w ed I:v t"n%, (".1111:❑i: 1`{".7 h l r, ;I:p-:v,v!, in :Ile otl• w ;ta. �% god •k:!i• nit•^r..,1 r,. ;uake n siUlar ir�.,•cCunl,. I'hooai\ Fine Iv:i. te:ncr:ti rat ;,:;tors :%lin .,n -I -I ;ill rc,iJc:ni:d unp•,!'. n•., r!:n .t.!Iin,: !:I, Ir•rn.1cr %,lent nl .%hicll hug!:inr h.rl :., %,a:; :,.I ion' %cr,aau• in•.rrr:,as on cac!n proicr:. l!:,•. not -iy 1ncr, unit, and :alit till IL•,: builders, hill I!•: i - .%lin„ttc, it a,,:c Iq•.p:n,i.^,Ial:•ly per cL:^, 1!Irune'!',I•:••,•: ,t('I':I't's ai',: la,l°:Lu,r,. Fort Corm, ha• :!%:t u%r.d r.ncrahsl hnildinp it-.; -: ter% with aro:' result, T6c ,.a, i, roe, lauk•u,: :! ,hr pu,,ib!'ae of tt,nir,c :he I':01dinc cryo•; I•Ir ,In c,•ri4e 14:? other inspwian% :I, Well that tradiliuna!ly live born done by different dcparmcros, such as "reef incpeclvvi, and nnhlic %cork% 61Lpcc!ians (W;ncr and ,r a'cr linr,t. Often !hc!e are major otvazIcs it: the Way of .lel l in:pections procedu;c,s. For example, L•ccause of rind ctatc teyuircmcu!% in Ohio, it is tical In in:pocctht^ fnr a Incali!y to ttn%s I,at•., :inch ate gercialict nt,pcv:;'r..:,. that sl:!w;I IakC for—, \:".', !tl l'1'IS ie%alto eS:anlp,..•I`• xt LL r:Gil:i a, au tleclri::ai I„nit;:n;, atlt:.requi.. mrnt, are c%en viff,•r far nhvah!ng in;pe^ors fpr; ut^:dc ;it leav ,nen :'car, bade e,pericnc: it; a iliums to yvnlily as an ilispectorl. The rules arc hard of char, even thnn,h O;ct c:;a,, major i clef Ficicnc!Ia ;n' 1: •; ;,I^ 5ning IIs` Ile%elonn^: ill !•Iade,'%. I; !hi;;!; UaWo:nil r:.,) inn, sonic !., -Ht-n.; ,vau ,m.ic i o,!•:ctions. a:a1 ,':%rl•:Ipc;! hivc d.I "I:••tm ir: •. ^,.,,l approa%h. 11•c ;,wlilcin ua, lila! bt!ihling and zoning inspectors rr:ndcd to find the other', a: -.,a ab%truce and di ficul! to handle. Theiclolc. when i1 bet'amc clear Ilio! circle in,pcctione x:.nvn'1 rn6n,g e!'frcti'.cIV. the city deve Iop..d IITetc:) n ;,. to cI •t^.• i• in): the 11%11 ;:1 nut to a prnicl l %at inecili^r. Fad 11:16 Prorrssing. Pwal of IL•e li%c "v!r;'r%%;' ! cine,” dr%cln!,rd •nine kL•ul ni flaw Intek prcicrdn'r inr ,pert!ive rap the ;,racer, fol tevicx and inq•IcmLntauor. (if major dc%clo!nneol projects. In ,,lint coolrt:rdlla this is a formal proces,, while in others it i•• an 6;i%nmal effort by thestaif c• cncomagc Ihr J;%•ch ; nu•m !•.. ,h••;•. :lerdin,: it through the proccsc o, quickly n; ; %,,.Ilii••. Phoenix ha% a fnimal fast track procedure ben.:.1%c it has snml: Sg(" mi!iion of construction goirl $a i❑ 1 )call'. time.. I lutce%cr, the city deparintrnls try !n Ire:.l the hi; Je%clnper and the -mail builder ryuit:k;%. Staff is p;nticul:rely. sen,iGt•e to rnnitruHril %rl;cd:rc%. •xrr) ing Willi till devetoper ra expedite projects. It has been .sugge,t;d (but not adopted) that s!rcamlining pubcics I:•' adapted that permit the de%cloper who rays a hiPbcr !cc to th. -iry, to gc': '.nr%i•;! (1St tracking I:c.IwIvrt I•, cl.lri twht co:ulrtraion timclahirs. A !n:jor pr•'.;.•:'i writ as a ZP•goq: office building can rave 1 u., S I:I•,va !laoul.h !hc L,st track pro,:crlure. Sub,;cpral moncl..rt ming% -all then hechanneled inti%on.,sitea,ncniO ill,: enhance the dev;'I,iper's product. Btla city s: it are assigneil to thr rmjcu to hardic review %, inspc:•ic•ns, and problems dint occur. %%'here nullhrit: revs%,' aa:l public lievin!s are rc.;:Iired, the vat f •ki!l, to the' :n;. - Iloilo extent pit, .'.ihi . tun, Ihrc 5'muitanrmo:'y. Tint:• V I': ill t'• In TCl nl': c'^n:C ((.,I• a; clic• re%icW :;.!,C ;l: In ol!tcf con:muau;r:, fa,t tract. inc n:o' r,oc am6 mrrc infur•nall:'. Fe! of IL:l,.ir:mea mIJ ;rvi•-,a. h.,a:�!, r:%. t%,! Ir a^prn.lchinr n I'e:y J:•:cL••Inualt !� oe'n t, Inr.11. f x: •1 :car; hi, It prior it', Ia.1icLi. it is nro,;;%;; 1',.” .1 nn tar pro, 'i u•rly Ihrou Il 1;K, a!a;ri!Ooc;,cion i,!'' h:":e•o rlllwirr ;n ):.-Ito ^ ill to%'ity, cnrt!llrlell will' 111,11Id11111. MICkOr ILMED OY i l JORM MOCR46LAB - r CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /& 70 1 J r 7 speed. The ocve!oper does not have to request a special procedure lior pay extra fees for this kind of service. lvhfle such special treatment might be looked at as incqui- trsble wll,!tl 1; 15 handled in this informal m.:nner, it doesn't usually stein to b': a problem in localities trial are n'y in,+. al attract a certain kind of development. Where the civ-, staff ;u out of their ••va to :.peed a high prinrity devclopme:tt rrofecl Ihrsnrph 'he process ((U.'elan.l iltight; isms •:c:crll such is;lancet,) there I -ilii t•r.n flak, but rather applause, foil the staff's efforts. Development Fees. Devclopmant fees vary from cont- tnuni,v In cnntmunify, h::h in the amount of the fcc, and in t!,c (ype\ of .crvie-s charged for le.g., fres Ib' sc:vers...ntel ;:lane capacity, nark-, and orcit spare, per- mit proccs:irle. etc.). Theoretically, development fees -Jjo,ild. I•c teased rn actual crisis of the neva infrastnlc. ra:c rhes supports new development, as well as stiff review and inepecliun cost:. I: appears that most local !alvernmenis do not use a prerise formula to set devrl- opmmot fees, but tend !o assess fees (Gilt are s good deal !,twill than Ill actual costs. 1 ort i:ollias' tel, rand growth made it paNiculall;: dif(icuL• 1'•: that cily's •:al'f In p.�dict the vrhnnu of ,.ec\ted ial':a•uu:!u-c lmpro:lmcn+:.. In circler to ofixt caner•<e, for l::r::u.li: ;c water c:lpecfty and other I;:cili• !iv,, the Jo tiel, it to relymore hcaviiy on dl„':Iopnum Ices. :%% !Ile cl r:' i da,'e!oputcn: fees i ncrea,td, des elopers and honk htd1tic:s felt they were hei'tg charred unfair!} I.)! c•. p: nJmtacs the be"l*i,:J aria c'cner:J public. To determine i:u,c c,p;fl;able d;e currenl develornlenl fees wvrr, and to mak: necdld chane':,. the city and home iutild;,r . ,,,,,, lauor. comrined Ihcir effort, in a "cu>r ai liesrlr.nnlp;r" Siad::. The result of Ihis study was a ol, Iltelo!llnPgt ;ce, r -:tol.d da + inil.:,a!: .'n• , some nl the-: f:e, arc curt,;derubly h!ghar than in mmly othvr localities—w:ller plant fees run Su,I1t10 to S,,M) per unfl. 11 .11 tiara; workin; 1n i.laulile :Cr :n:my h+d. .I ,i:'1 cdf ,'.d: ':i r\;', i?;+::', IC'..: •\amp'. i\ClnyT '(cera 1'r',;lo , .'r.;i ,.!'.,': _Ina thcc hnek !n Ina d•:.:!,a:en. u'.ry •'l” 0. a ! cttery lc:el of I,':..Hurd, :)( dr:'cicp0^,alt rear•\, :ccs. Tac !:;site Of develupmall Ices is not simply a Icchni- cr:l one I:I he resolved by studies. There is a policy rt ,ill, i a•. to h,:w rm:•h a lord gua;:onleu: w•Anrs or" Jevclopnwnl• Rai,i:.a fres hicb enough to capture W1 peroral of new i::: :,uuclure costs may do much to di,- .:111':'.- d.''. Pan:ht ill the c"Imiul.lt' . `esu' ;rens :ecty til, ':I o.' nvcAd !,. !tri. -p i', ;.:•G!rm:d ;on.. .Itc_igr P:: !".11:• r,;ou win.. 111111 inc iawlhe I.It ,u lis- I ,uc .., i...:•iapna:n; ... h+s ,:, on; ^o'i'� .1' +, v'a Inn,•,. 'I'h: cl,n•.cnslls nl tL'c [,:r :it i :, 'xas that Inenl Jnr, r - m\ :!', ha:r w .lo erre t, analyv: a:crelnp0nrm f.;l s „0:J Cring +col r!: r.cl i'1 fine :.0th cosh. ilut apploprate fon Reforming Leval Devclopmcnt Regulations/`J cannot be set simply through technical analysis. Depend- ing on the kind of development needed in a community, and the incentives that currently exist for developers rad huilders, local govermnenl policymakers can decide whether to recapture full cost through dcvelopmen.I fe'a or keep costs relatively low to promote development (with the local government picking up the diff:rencc) Contracting (lilt ror Site Plan Reviews and In9ectinm. With the building boom in Phoenix, the oily slalI' A'a•, faced with r. -viewing plans for more than 20.filx) 11110% of new housing in some recent years. This crcued a bugs workload for the city's engincers and at times mwnl major {hackfogs and Delays. The city is also co:,ccM d that when buildin;{ rcMmtJs after a temporary lull J;ufnc the culrem high mortesec interest period there crn:IJ be an enormous logi:on of applications to r•aiew. In wuer to meet its goal of huniug every applicanun around in 10 working days, the city has arranged to contras out off-site plan re\iews to private engineering firms 111.11 are qualified to do such reviews. A developer mar pay as 111101 as 2s'percent Io 30 percent more to hate ilia rvvie.v done by a private firm that is certified by the city and that does not have :any coallici of interest in roicwing the de-Mniser's r:Ujecl. Fite dlveioper ma;: prc::r m p.0y lower fee and have a site plan Ieviewell by shy sudf, but many prefer the private cngiuecrin. firm •.o a,to speed up the process and save money in interest expen,l. In order 10 rrovide tilt n•:edcd :!nfegoards, the Phoc•. nix city cntl:lefl Olahlished a columillcc ihtr ,el sla!nl- nrJs (o, conudua.; I:n;inleiing firms doing reties s,+ill, lar Ole cit%. Morcoacr, the city esthblished it lrcl,:me progl:un for reniiied firms in order u) assure ilml the private engineers w.derstood die vity's rc'ticie, anJ ::ri- 0cria :,ria rrllcc: 014 i:1 Owir ' ':ie:\,. rhi, oe•.v svue;n works boli) for off site plan rl:iew. and for field insreclions. It has provided a good option for developers in expediting their projects, since the nri- vale engim.-Ol irg !'imus aren't (Aced with the big barl.lo.. !Itet cu nrcasioa I:aea the my staff. Pur I'I'ocr.o., i! 1 a tree!::mom 11:r coo nc it- cd It, ha^ :Ila Iluctuaun_ s 11 ,;:ae of do:lion•?Ili propools I,iiho,ll inenrr.ng dm major :vprnstl tin additional personnel r•.nd o,vilicad that w'o,dd come front hiring additional staff engineer,. The Arizona consulting engineer association and -:on. euhing engineers in Phoenix arc concerned to avoiJ an^ pus,ibb: tiolmiun of Owir code of ethics and pray+'.: b+ furnish assurances that there is ::o conlliet of intc:l': (Alen lll:y undcra'.c 'lvicw: or insrections. Oev.land Nr+ch't icta .,iso lifted can•u!tinw! xr rh:'0 ;t s on occa;inu, alt :•n •:'.aft' limp has Leen tigh(, to nnJ;:r inke plrn i.vicws. 1 ins is not a rl;;ul:+r option ottcrrC 1 , ,;:•'ale';'er5, hal the C )IINUft.tnl, arc loaf .1, .In valve to:rvn;d harklors. It was mac,l I'I 0!, A"nal+olis ruund::0bfe i!i\.0 •1 n: thus •.ucl, a;n•,iJ•:.oriunc;int• of i,viev:s entdd he o'e.h nt :re dilhoill ut m dllr conlrnunilies !hal flagt.r11tly RI CROr IUIED gt' JOFM MICR4st.AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 7V J r have only a :c,ndful of enginceri:ly firms that do most of the Ivor;: far Intal devAorers. There is much grcaler prnen- u•4 llf il:tcresl Je%cbmirg. P•.0 Ihis reasnn, sect a :`: o:u!urc •nay r.nl '%orf, in a 4 ,aIle; coTrrnmil%. stair pr�u'.:dlnm. In •,omc :nmmunitics, local govcrn- nirn, ::111::411 hone In wnrr'v reel Slat ailout !Ilrlr Owl; Inr;1i ,i'•li-,I' on . •ai;J'in-:'!C.l•!.Iet•ri.,plocnl im,,-O.s,l 1,.' •!:; :taa: P., Vcloolcl'I. C-a::fornL!, imr c'. III,. rlc, Bas leaded u, • d i :n.,n: r•::! more ;late rc?tdalion'. enc;:nine %md d,%c!mpn:av, !'::rghln ill, rcasc'' -mr. rlrsi,', :tad I rcnnun: ; ,a Ih..,;.•raoprr..•; pn`ec%;. ^.n ea'riu�rowt. i imn.wi re:;r rmr a^l of^+.:•l fah'l,mio call ad'! t!e:r m„uIL, ,n the n:c:e•.v ,:n'•:^%s. rd ItIm. ,•:'h „JLC felt"It G.it':n, :Cr Ild* fir!:':; rrtnFr;,111,1 Jvr•cl:di:!a. t•• a !nr"i:: eat, on .1,: ulli. Illd: of Ir.:;,: eaCcrm:ic';t'- 1:Ia! ;:::::Iin;gCr ih: fir. i)m: locality rnnv ,.cep thin-, sia.plr,'Ahile minlhcl coinniu- i ity may u%r the same regn!atioot in create major,dtffi- cultic• Ind o -: r.,r d•:ct•Iprcr:, s'.;linn; for cr.aihplr. lase, I very :Icei Flr arr'.:a•'h to ILr cn%immm•nial it!!. pace %corking •.. mc^::Inc ul•itmr.c, of the %lite 1:411.. i.nt l.ccpinc m:rcaur.a:y' and i+amcr%%o11, to an nF ntu:c mit-Mitiol. At :mw. •. al•• r^4;1n:lnm ma 11110 a i:cal ,ill .t;le;Sou whh !. •: J t`F;ccti%'c%. For cNample, Rratllchn•v Fai, hevo tons: ;,nsious t0 get nfford.;hlc itumirg built. R'!,en :1 new howAnc prniccl for mndcratr cost huu,in!! :vas pro- po. V,1 !--,- d,-xclor 'rs the :itr ,:a• to mlAr :li^nc with a as pt„po%••-1. `Nhcn the Pru;eel went I•elor: Ib,: state en%ir,auner.t..l rcv!e%% rommiuec, hmwevcr„there was irsi,lcn,:c on marh higher corms,% !pr in,u!at!mn and olh r ,late con,.;•';•', \11%u.1co lhcs,: rcquitmit-v- mad: coal catcc in Ili': absr.act, in the face of Iltattle. !•,mato'. I,,pvra,c Irr:;; ::.:d G. r !ro•crr.o : !;,:;+..:..L !Ill^ Made it tn;;r''l to accomplish anvth!rg. Local officinls have to be concerted ahnul slate over. repulation on land dm•elopment. Tilde has been a trend 6l solar -Imes for special inicresl ;lours to nu -;h far overt 1_'111: state rr;:::!.diun, leavi^r.::,-. and lc,- Ilexi- hi!ia it ibe !ncal Icec1. Ll..:a! eleued of flcia!, and d`. a :;:'r. • III:W.!pal assoe:alions have bccn inhb`:i„r ac;: incl the ural.:::Ih more:u:cc l in:..:m':,imes Than if, Streamlining Staff Response. Cities !hal have been sac• cc,•f:ll i!:srrcamlinin.'! the develnrprocess Ire. proc!7e• fluently have foi,nd ,hill ,h. mc•sl imponrult clr;Neat i:: die city staff, Ar. v'cll :1, hov Illc I.1aff ;, algal i:.cn !r 'Inv^I all% dcs•.•lopc.', ce%c`l of the chi, r IL•al tic! ,n A„ rl;.r olio c:n'ibwc,I it:* :ata:,:. 1,, s.::f t:::m ao-t :fid :I':_::es.i:enc. i ,:nn' rDnn to !fay nihl ., fa,,:ar. Qr^ tell;lique 11`.1' .' .J %%o'k Arlt it .r•b:air, : sinal: pnliecl poll ol: n' dal! %'ith ; d•.'.-corn:cm n•o. file lilac !Ito jc%c!epot lit:: %,M! .:hrn•; ^!t .!,^ dorm mt fir: !,alt n..I c•m •;I; ;!i:+n mal, roll, w%- thrurgh contplctc'J. Salinas I,-1, It'0 lh;s:-',11 m and finds Ilial cm:`!oyc,• Batt;Lrtion is a vnt,d dc:.! hiphc: than when city eiafler, were.. catch rr:pr•n6i;Ic for only a portion of :he development rn4jcct. Under the old spa tool, ae s!;df per-cn w'o;ll I h..ndl. •ito rias r.va•x:1 vlmhcr ,til f person ;t eu!d h'Irrllr up, such as issuing the needed pernits; an.1 anon. Pk,v a sfrglr, staff per. -,lin is ;nsicnet! to l ite pro:cct, and Fen: -lie t"; rd!ie, U:,: ;r.CP: CI'hrn;lf!!1 lite eflli•% rV-.:,A'r'o, :1': ,Inti .?I!, -n N :n, ma4i :',r• , :atiun,(I-):he 11xivi .. ^tcJ c,id tcud% to hccanlc an ndvrn:a:•- for Il`; prml.• , _- -f hi, arta n•'cr!.:;•i i•+cr.: sr< ciii'•;cn,:y ir. IL•: ,:w procc.. ,:nd 1•r.:!!k lati :,.,r- or. it cost u; ta;:!: •nm- mis!ll;inl.'Cl :,!it l„nn:.!! *,?rc laln!::e r:`I;nor torn pa:1111. ::::vL,- s(.I:Ir`4:. `(l: o.tk:;. Ii' ':S :::I7 Ier ;!'cIota: art ,,ir•.: 0I.. •laf, r.:r , n.•ate: rtl.•.!i. :a n`. nit!. IIIc ; : u :ct e; uta in hr,!pinc d^ �rinr•. .•. r=i'.1 Pif f-dis; hat frcqucully alae a P. r icci ;I; time do lay's. Foo example, in a typical approach• when a per! -nil is emnced that locsn'l cr•rl r all the prc•',icrx. the du'c!nrcr hes to return rnr lha::!2f% in !hr perinll or Iry :n oLu`a if n,.” I`:'r,nit. Ni.xv, v,il!1 ill':: i.lglc IRmf:Yl pl.,wlcr nl.P:n;bat, there is a Inciter t:nd'!r•.;acding he :af, pl i.`,, of the project. I+itt. :Is can be (::at w'ilh in a'. pitting t!ie laic,-,Ic.o.%,,.:s floc char! •:hn,%ir, ''et `• a Jc%,ciopmcm pro:)osal is handled in Salems :1 71M.Vel: in Figlfrr 1. Whether a staltic 1`roicct person or snme kind of jiff n`prdinminr rears is used, 11 is .-ritica( I•: talc ,ua:'. method W assn.a .no.sivem response Ilio v;.l i. Ons rite dcrilrnnal!!;. In ,owc cn:nmunires i1 is p":sil,ly for a drecoper e. -lin ,ioc. mel like an ,^.n•,A'cr he cep- front fine oflitlal to fin to o:hcr nfftctais to ?cl Ih•: f•r;: answer chmged. Or comcrsc!p, a dcvclorcr mr•, !;;t ll:c fi :!•.^.: t!:z: rale:: n: r,y circ with city .::iil,'•rl%' Ir, lnlvc a munkcywrcnch :hrown in al a later porn h; •a department that takes a different pridlion from the other departments. Coosislence is imrullant both for maff,effe; ;wools, and for the devci0ller sal:., down•. Fiow'cvrr the ,gaff is u:pan;; cd iI i:; usc01: t:. aa'+,: -rc. !!minae: (all's •.,i:h a drvolnper heforc !lie dcvclopr. >ublmis detailed pians, ru cty %tai f `oho h;:;c an :ata: - ust In the development pro;cc! should he involved (in- cluding the planning department, building inscection-, fire department, puhlic;:•orks, etc.) and IN; it ilia tit::c to he dcmand!ng with :he developer—right a: the L•cf1:t• ,ting. It can east Sff', 1D to develop detailed I,rchiuc- r;rai plans fat a 5o -unit marfmcnt house. f2cfo,c neinr, ,lima,) ,.cillisac:; it :.,:I,,- ^',Penn. itis !11!1 c!':,m t:' c i Illr•v.•'r•Pcr;nhcar••e:;;iv%:ha;tl:ercgc;rentnls:1!1 he fir:'. v.hat :hr ;s"ruual fl,n:,lsar are %v Ii, r!,'- nn:al.1tisbr!tcrlo+ I!,a•si.,'Stni.r:•,Ixmecca.;!;isd:s ..n';Sio;: tetpmrrn.^:i:•, a! 11:0 enLr•t old :0 WlCili •'11t:mnCala ,.:t 111: i I P.I to o thio.' pr.i'•i. In Iron: Collin.;. ; .,rt of ,h: ci!i's L2 tnibrl. :.:., sir:.ugch connch, Ill Ica1:1cil :Inc !1141-11 MICRof IL!aED DYL JORM MICROAB ' ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 6r" /& V 1 U L r • • 'Npmber iS --�- r arevic% process. This gave addii:onal time up front for staff to work out problems. and not have the problems h::uucing ba+:k and forth between city counts! and staff. it testdrd in saving lime on the overall process. io some communities, the city council gets far too in - it' administrative mimiliae o1' devOopuwnt pro. 00i.;. The ^ample was riven of one city in which ate ✓funri1 typ c.Ily met until af!cr mid,sigir arguing witik de•,^.toper i about lite width (-'sidewalks, and of:'ler such matters. This is not a good role for a city council. It can be deva.atwing to the devc!nper if such details have been worked oz.s! already with staff and the planning commis. cion, aed the council forces the developer to .to back to the C;Ta:ving board, This kind of confusion, where it iouks like staff and cotuidl are not in harmony, can da ive des Clopcii out to do ;heir business elsewhzrc. In Phoenix, the planning ecti mission and h,c city- council itycouncil delegate much of the community's devclopmvnt details to professional staff. With several hundred cases znnually, the commission and council focus on requests lel Week Proposal P.ecelvod by r Pro]?ct Planner .—.� 2nd F Preliminary Consideralion by Community Development Departal??nl Steil Project P!anngr advises Distribution !u f)w,e!romanl Applicant of City pouillen ae;i-w Crirm.!teo trjrl, t Refurnueg Local Jes'rlopment tlegulaJons• ;! for rezoning or appeals from staff actions. The Phoenix Development Coordination office resiexs and adminis. W5 ;ile pans, subdivision plats, and virtually all development r,.oposals that do not require legislative action. If a highly controversial development project comes ep, the i aff will advise city council and invite the council to take a lock at the project before ;t mmcs ahead. Generally th,. ci:y council passes it right bac;; to the sicff to decide. In another community, where the council had author- izLd staff to approve development projects, there was a problem initially with residents who were fearful that the staff would tend to side with developers and not to sensitive to neighborhood i•.srtes. To overcome this feel. ing, the staff took creat eft.-ris to give plenty of air time to resit:encs in adrstinistrlli%e review heariargs on new development proposals, and made sure that contiover- sial projects were covered fully in the press. In many communities, the city council is not willing to delegate approval pow•en to staff. Salinas and Fort Intarnal Review In Departments i I Co_-rnnmrOv Ocvelcrmenl vontal Analysis Development Review Public 4Vorks (Inr.I Building Inspection) Fim Ponce I � Unters I Fieurr !. Lire of Sahnas Peveh pnient Rerrn, /'•,�: 111CROr ILMED D5' i �F i 'CORM MICRGILAB ! I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES biDINES , 1 J Comm m'tv Development Dopl. F M1JY DRG f•,.;••rue::md sa.uon —. Project P!anngr advises Applicant of City pouillen and r.ny cha''d on,Ard Ith Prnjn,•• Sahedulad !n, $neh An: rpvaI :\Clint On I V Apprav: l Art on —..—. --j;. Nrtlfy Alfp..cled Oe;:artrnnnts I ..Ing .,^!7 e-bi! I Fit.ow up Fieurr !. Lire of Sahnas Peveh pnient Rerrn, /'•,�: 111CROr ILMED D5' i �F i 'CORM MICRGILAB ! I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES biDINES , 1 J r Collins have ivcd a cwtscr.I wenda approa:h in :itv ,,I' m:Amir:, n'hcrchv routine ;mprovals nn de%ei_ opt :a lr.,icyh::,n',.,:!kcr. Ly ;fie ! %••hhoul g ling iivo 1!It' •Iola l!3, Pnii!i:•::1 :ibsradee In ltrl;uia:ion Rr{tern. Lnr:,l I,t.:J n.c n',•r'a •:,•n: iclre .r I•:ndcnc;: 'r. ;...enu::::.rn+a n'•I. lily: (•••�.I:•. J! n•l,!'•lrin; n! •knllting ilt.. ^I:r Citi .,•fl•r 1',:c•` even w!telc c:!lanc. is rh:,rle Jesirabie. lu 1 on <'„I!ins, :!a• lalit! • I,•cpit idinc,•,.•.slcmadnpled in 1'.'<f !•v ;!m c;.:•;^ur.:il ::::' prcc::nl b, ;r,ur vvrs of :11:1.:.,0I!I•: part of tl I ma! ! to cduc:nc Ur. communir: ti;; (lit It'd•Irul: the cite faced wi<h conteoJonif regula• li„r.., :st ,rdcs of n:cetulg. was held %cilli drvclur,yrs and ill 1.(111 Cnllios to discuss d,la,s and obstacles dolt d•r.cb:pers had to contend with in the raid rcr.ula. lions. Discussions af.o were held with local cnvironmen- : rat G::`::;:k, nrcflldtlle co•calbd "tio•x•;rowrh” advo. 0c!cs to lvnk a1 prohirou that cnm'c:nurnid land -we 'CV” '110'1' CNI'Cd in strisinn for (:Iabty dc%clopment. !r. I`:" 7 a Pro -bin poiatiraiion 4lween developers and slow _,romh advocates carte Io a head w'!lh a harlot ini:!• zn,•r',L.rl pinpn:rd to limit unv buii:!ing permits to "So ct s•; I the dc%c!upmcnl curr.mur!ty got togoliur and rai,:•ci mans; to gilt it c initiative. IIIc initiative failed, .A!ic: file dt"uon there was a willingness on bosh sir!. ru lou!, fc, n Compnnrtsc arprn.ch that ,vauld If'"" _ the nccJs of bv:h dc-.Jopers and envirunmcn- IIN' :onrcrnc•d groups. In Jisrnsci8ns wilil hoth groups, Fort l'od!n+ gall cicsclupcd the L•InJ guidail" sv, - p nt. 1t quickly xun hroad•hased sunt orl. Fon Collins' r,lanninv dirwor vu:onlari,ed dr: Olimlior. s:l%inc. '•Pada+e lnls .•I Crnl,p% it „w"Il wrri hrn.l.,411 wIJ:r;::ulJutr :Ile prl•hlcm, ttic sktlliti,nl %1-3. ca::v :o a%cp1. It's a m!st.:kc In come in vdih answers before you get a good comprehension of the problem. An:' rf coarsa, ;;1c ',r:!ng nos Beit, since after tl:c •:!:r: a,.i -ht 01 in +lr.^ %idet wrrc Lv,k in;• 1'11, :, cootplo. nt!:.e .011!1l Ir RaLnnc, [hr c!;:, 11011' (mind tha: 01%, way: !o call, nali, 1..111 uplsnr: fur i!trir mons to sir:a:nfinc n•pula. tions was thro,tch clac ommunicalion %kith file local inb:res! groups mprescr inG contractors, reahors, and :IIc Chamber of Comm.^.cc Before adnp!inp a,lv nry :.r::u:t:.:an: Irrhniq:ta.,t .:f co;nac:cd ;hrsc eronps to let then. V'nowwho;y:It rm,us:Ja".d to3elrheeiDuns' ik::ac. If •:nth c,m:nt:ntcation �c nrrlcard i; ,+,:r;; •Ibic !ha, a prop:,: cd !•cee.ri:inl ch:u,I;c %ill t•c • ic%sctl as "Ihre•;ncnini:," Us, •antlum,: ail•ad rf lime%N ;l, ,!,a ,C iniac`! groun,, Illr :I:v .Iai' %'•ai .lnle I() nig .,,I ad,il nonal idea, to refine the plornsn!s. !icycnd .11N. 1110 Inter,.-• wour—.:%crc ready In Icrld Illrir ,1111port :r 111r Chan;:% Own Il,c pr,;pa,::!% •%cn! to t!te elle sou11, 1!. One intripuinp rechn!rl:c used in 9a!in:r i•. n sunset clausrattachrd!oanypropnsrrin•;adatots•rhangc. the effect of the r:mscl clause is Io coact changes fur it linl- kcd•rerivd_usuulff R to Ig mnl,:hs, t!nics, file :I:v coun;'il ,:,kck rlwi%c alion to ;c -;;:.,a file Ovinge nt the cnJ of that period, ii dre;. i'uc cr, nsc; clause has made i1 easier for d:a city runnc'il to ml e TA ul,ete some c!larcrs r., "cared d viral:!_, h:v •s hc:t II w'ami'1 dear from 1!:c ... ut:;! ,vl:at 11ric: it n•:I jut ri'ii`kli •,hc:,•1;. bringing: in new co,nmuaal develono-,:n: wa.:t hi•a . of oppnsi!!nn by ncighhorhnf-A' dcnk Ie cf;% s de•:riopre.cnt elo•,c to [licit rlcichhcrl:nod. Novic'•r:.:F.c city deq,0r:udv needed addii ionnl dr•vrinpr:r•u• ;:to; cell. In order ,o g: b0:,cr neichh,uSnnrl urdcr,iwv!I.,.t the %i[v's comnuudry ,r!arinns dcrar:,•:rnt n,r ,:, ..• rlcig!lborhood utcclinps ut yrs mer propu•:rr1 n.:: 1•••• C' npn•c:us. iltc.:• mccti•!s g:l•c residenl., an opp„rtunil•- to discuss with de%clapers anv concerns the r "idcntc had with a prnpnsed project. with this fccdezek Cie developers could then mndifv their propcsa! ;:I onlcr u, be respomive to ncighhorhood concerns. Tills i.'...'1 of direct ertnuatluic:lion between residents and J•:vetop;•a. fac!lilaf::d by the city •I:d!', has paid off.:inxil m;:io- coinmercial proiccu.:),at mighrwdl have. n:ver l•,I:ell n!f the ground duc to ncighhr•hood oppc•;ifi: r h.re ;it,,% ahead to completion •lith 11111 sap; ort from :lac eowme. oily. Ilic cutccss is due la[gcly to better cowl;uinica„„n. KEYS TO SUCCESS[ IN REGULATION REFORM r;!� ht Irmw commiwitics zoning ••irdinanccs and rr, u!at!i.n, Fol -:i hine development are peculiarly resistar.: in charas. Loncaim,: rc•:!dc;ns clay become highly an.. tl:,nF ,II„t ma: even [lac rcnu,(c;t 11),0:1: 1, property values. Fvcr. whe” loual regulation,i are cony'. plctely out of date and stifling in their effects, they arc still "Ole devil one kunwc'• and for many rrsidents arc better than cltam;e. Thcrcfore, for mo -ii: crnn•rur.•ics fim, have, been suak,crul in staking i han jr•. pill ! •: cducii; nr. hit; flay ;d an in.por'an; pa . if ciJ:c•.: win: m undcrvtand and suppnrl :ite needed clt.tnccs, :ilv cemlcill n ill Eloy-- all cad and stake lire charge •. the city manager can plav an important role in urran- izing citizen crnnnirtces to examine the probLmc it, I deVelty cohniom. I his can he a good device rrr !,:.i6!• ine unJerstamlinc and sup;`orl if fhc 00,1 p-np'iv d:c o:lccled In %erre ::n •.r:J; committees. In dndor,l:.: Ill— I;md•rc.c [Miele% ,Ire! nrocrdc^•cs. Phvcnis imi•.if .. a'Rc section of the ,•nn::nuflh, i nee :SI pcnp�:•• ,,, r' :• :I,cnicr•dinthsol•1111[,!h: issue•. Ccforrnat;i ,na,:,••• . its rr•!h:al•iic, Br..n lrhr ro dggr .,I,de n: .Ji: ! r. rind ilni:ul iupal from very g ;wj, .I :i:ir•r ::rd by rhe chr".11m; onlia.utr,s. Parti•-r!ady ilv!%fwi : is it ccniviw!n: dhiti-p.:..,u^. I he toed drvt•lopniknl crmtnmlity: hon'Ie imildn s. licit ,.ncrc, alchitrel,, co'e;j rc, rcailors. T'hc:.c.^.:c Ili,: poo_ pie who are nlosl affected by incal rt urlaiions and u lin j• IIICROf ILI.1CO DY i JORM MICR#1_AB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /6 7E 1 J I i rJ-- aLLI)EVEL O PMEN. -- POINT , {1 Dlicabfe Crf4t�rla on! f ,rt •� `r' +f 4R1T{cRlOtd . ! t 1,WII p I�r I E,m�nd II A mum I ` fe It's Clrc spgleabL ennat 1SCORE P4anlPtu: --r ---. ------ ;,�,^;-,.!'..s:Con112uityT.^`•1 Xr2 rJ1 5 --`--� I '"" "` Add the subtotais frons Uitam DES;GN _ .1L_l. r_ i. �_...__.., 1 Point Char! A !n the Iota;:. f �,,'ufidi q Vc *,-- - -- 1 21 -- front Point Chartt? s Ir:a,gh c I ._ y _. I.., ._ .! _ onry I ! 1 r2,0 , 0 I i rtla, at,;tl7 i r I J.a01 'r.�. _ Sio�o �Scr� r,i ceSs -_•I �; j2I0 • r The ro'• r ,; .j (rMlghft Ota Arc_s� I T 1 2 0 P r.ct mus earn Ev ; — -- �-,� 1 the malt ;mumlaJG11c3�ae Dutv%:I r Space _ _.._.i.. ( 11. 2 0 points. I hAm,sL0Perrealion I r I112jC1 3+ -_�-.----• i Hanna of Cipm Space ktr.,erocfVAnd . _._ ..r_ .: j- I2 ; p �.. I , ! nI i I Maximum I ntraq a I Jr Ik vav mnl CEnntranceslNodes _ II I ({ z 1I; 2 oints Applilc. ab l hancosiCros<mgs arnod Points LL 1—IVIEntlanceslClpen Space (Col.111) (Co e• i oYtrbsriat i (2 �1,O_.A I . - _.. _ A(chitectu a.. . 1 2 0 CIRCULATWk a i a Street SystemU sl�n _ _ 1 1 2� �0 I . n i I ..Joint Driwwa).I 1 • 1 ; X 2 .0 I 3 a Sldc+valklldon•local I I ' 2 0.(- 7 I I SidewalklLocal I. i % 12 O. f .. 1-- --. ..... - -.. ..__ ... D .. I .. O Pedestriar Conveniences I , 1' 2 0 2 ' .v culldmg Ccnnechcn i I 1 2I U 1- I .- I` I .. .. E w P:,dastriaNAum 1 12101 j I Lnn Intmest Areas I � I' 12 0.. .. _ .._! .. ._ i ... .. .. I r Fath Landsc_apinr, _. i_ I 1 I c I I 2 P ,'n LlghOng _ i t I .2 i! I 1._ _—.—__— I ae °. rcrl L,nnsraainq 2 0 t -.b H: kepclns - 1 2 0— _._._..I--v—� I RES6I16CEPROTECflbN ---dl - I.._.i ......-----._..._.. .. _. .. - cc Hi,!oriclEm•fronment f ; 1 ' 2' 0 I ;r Histori�'Cnarac:r 1' 2 n 2 i. V e,*. HI�,Inr:r/,:d;,olivc Usr t 0 o V, = VI Ln -.-:p l ,r:c rn,•,c 1 , c t•, �I i Uq :' 1 rrnneaan.ag ... , i ^:ar prd of h,. Gardons 1 e" J i 1 1 a:az+mum i1 Slnrctrn'cd aarkmg I I t2IO. 1- I - s i ,rnppcabin L— IIi:,rfp31.10 I .t !j IJi `...I ._ ;10i,^.t5. VII-- ' 'sk '., -w as cn k7rnil I 2 0 7 ' I ran 'dta:er Cnr.;r.•v.,; I;r, - I 2 0 2 m,nu F; f..1 Ali CuaLw � I , , D , 1 — PI)51LH.+EiiVIJE3!. FACILITIES ! ''Y'-•aro a.01,10nr Suhlc'al• kvtin .l nrnl, 1. •:xri G.r.^,'•yrurr,u Ciuidnnl<• Srer.•m !*irr! Collins, C-urold;,n 16 7e MICROr ILI.1E0 BY I J I JORM MICR4/LA13 J 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES 1-4 Li I r veacr-,ril•, aro the loudest complainrrs. !n makirl any req. vl:c�.ry • lanp-es, city leaders are wiec to invite represen• tui%cs ref th, d•r'clupment cumutp:rity to work lnec04u sits staff in proposing specific changes. A joint p rn; ec.: helps to build mutual unders:anding. helps to ell [h: prolliam to the city council, and, at the cud of T111. ;e'ucess. ;¢Ips to ciiminrne complaint: from builders :.n.! f!c-Mopers nboul regulations that they fhcrosel+es uaa r. ha^d in wor:;irg out. Thcrc s always sonic risk in e rvyamping regulations. Ono rniat t`at emerged loudly from the Anuapulis mecting is the need to take some risxs.Thc me,t oppres- si•tc local regulations often stem from attempts to pre- vent a "worst case" situation from harpcning, with the %sub Gran extra burdens are laid on the 99 good dcvcl. op;rcv, in order to guard t;gainsf lhC 1, bad devcinp- went.'fhis kind of n%,crpro!cctive regulation needs to be :vvc:!•:d out—es cn though, in doing so, there is a risk Development regulations are too sensitive politically to ;:e Icf: solely in the hand; of icchnic•iar,.. One city t!escrib:a its experience in trying to make a major rcfou:i in its rowing ordinance,cyan! •rears before. A consultant vas hired who did an excellctu job in redril't- ng :cod r•odr:.izHg ih,: ordirancv, hot unhappily, the ro:r,u!1XV Jitl,l*l talk to anyone until tht- "unveiling." Immediately. ooynnc in thecityattacked the c•rdinunce, flier. %vev to mart' compIniru that the ti;y cu;mci! Iwd to :-.,op vwiicly the: fine sacrk Clone by the consuliLni Intl ,:art al; liver. :P nib, ;.2 6r'•' « '.i:l7 all<. :11 tie•. elOpn7C':! tCl`Olnr'ei`,, it bcheoves the city manaecr and staff ti lake the :ince needed in If:. -beginning to involve the local dcvclop. mend :nntmunily Ps well as intnrcaed citizen groups. If hrrad•i.;sd support ,fesc!oas fc: char: --es amo!i; local !;omr ba?dens, lilt chan•ber or,uarmr...c, businc•:c lead- ers, ani c!:acn L:roupr, the city cauncil will find it mush va; `cr to noose ahsad acrd :rake :he accd.d rcfuuns. Reforming Local :h:vclopnrer.t l<c;uls:ions Number 35 Spring 1982 WHAT'S THE PAYOFF?... If is rut an err r lad: to roto:m and r„uderniae !oc•d d•:vclopment itgul-luons. Atony political scusitititic. may have to be overcome: however, the pu efl can he large. To recap, here at, some of the concrete resu!ts of reform in the cities studied by ICAlA: • Pho•:nix evimaws f u !recrrolir.irg efforts have snvet, If percent to 22 percent of development cost,. • As if result of ne%% flexibility in Phocnix zoning o+d;- trances, one subdivision developer %vas able to pro. duce homes in 1951 Costing under 530,000 per unit. • City staff in Phoenix can now turn around a new sub- division request in 19 days. • Five months have been cut out of procercing lime tar a Chir dedeluptnent project in Fort Collin,. i hi; saves developers $2,600 in carrying cost:; on a typical S65A)0 home. • Flirt Collins' modernized rind -use system enabio the city to handle a latter workload without mlditioll2, professional staff. Estimated savings to the city: about $90,000. • Salina;' new •,rrernnlining leehniques base cut prn- cssing time from three rtonfhs to three weeks on small projects, and uerdly saves about three n.onihs on huger projccn. • ase of single itope,ttons in Plu:cnix lilts saved thecity 5750,(11'1 pct year. • Beyouu G+e sn%fig:. in money ; nd time, ;,-cn! ;,,•.;rn• mcnts have found that eliminating excess red tape makes it easier to get the cooperation of ifevelapers and builders in meeting community goals. MICRIFILMED DY JORM MICR6LA13 ! ! j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /6 ?F J City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 23, 1982 To: City Council ' From: Doug Boothroy, Senior Planner. 1,� Re: Construction of a Stormwater Management Basin in Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision, Part Two The residents of the Lyn -Den Heights Subdivisions Parts One and Two have voiced concerns regarding the possible removal of trees located in the southwest corner of the Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision Part Two by the subdivider in complying with the stormwater management ordinance. Both the residents and the subdivider are requesting that Council reconsider its decision concerning the application of stormwater management in this subdivision. Stormwater management has not been waived for any development within the Rapid Creek watershed. However, the Council has in the past allowed the delaying of construction of stormwater management basins in other subdivisions on the criteria of likelihood of annexation, amount of existing development downstream, and the extent of natural vegetation (e.g., Woodland Hills, Part 2, Hickory Ridge Estates, and Linder Valley). It is questionable whether or not Lyn -Den Heights Part Two meets all of the criteria necessary for delaying the construction of the stormwater management basin. It was the Council's determination at the time of the review of this subdivision that the criteria was not met. In light of the concerns raised by the residents of these subdivisions, the Council may now wish to reconsider its previous decision. Mr. John Oakes' attorney, Mr. R. Scott Barker, has requested that the Council consider amending the subdivider's agreement deferring the construction of the stormwater management basin under the conditions stated below. If the Council chooses to amend the subdivider's agreement, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute such an amendment would have to be passed. The Council's current policy, established per the staff's recommendation in a memo dated June 10, 1980, for the waiving or deferral of compliance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance is restated as follows: A. Waiver of Requirements Subdivisions located in the Old Man's Creek watershed. B. Deferral of Requirements Subdivisions located in the Rapid Creek or Snyder Creek watersheds only upon a finding of the following conditions: (a) inevitable annexation, (b) the existence of considerable development in the downstream flood plain, and (c) the extent of natural vegetation and availabliity of clear areas on site for detention basins. The requirements under such conditions may be deferred for a period of 15 years unless annexation or resubdivision of the subdivided lots shall have occurred. Compliance may be mandated at the end of the 15 year period upon finding that one or more of the above conditions are no longer applicable. bdw4/•9 L raicrornraen ar j JORM MICROLAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVES /(073 1 ir L r Law Office of R. Scott Barker 310 Saving. and Loan Building Poet Office Boz 1376 September 2, 1982 The City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Attn: City Manager and City Council Re: Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision Dear Mr. Berlin: low* City, Iowa 62244 Telephone (319) 337.6444 John Oaks has asked me to reply to your letter of August 30, 1982 in connection with the petition submitted by residents of the Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision. The trees in question are located in an area shown and designated on the plat of Lyn -Den Heights Part Two as a storm water management basin. This particular facility was required in the subdivision at the time the subdivision was platted. Your "control" is derived from Chapter 409 of the Code of Iowa and its reference to subdivisions within two miles of the city limits. There has been a great deal of discussion among the residents of the subdivision concerning the need to destroy the trees in order to create -the required storm water management basin. Mr. Oaks has directed that I prepare an amendment to the agreement with the City of Iowa City which will allow Lyn -Den Heights Part Two to conform to other subdivisions within the two mile limit and will avoid having to destroy the trees. I can only surmise that the residents of the subdivision were interested in making certain that the city was aware of their feelings in connection with these particular trees. I enclose a copy of the proposed amendment which I am also submitting, under separate cover, to the staff. Very truly yours, R..Scott Barker RSB:cim enc. /0/ I1ICROEILVIED BY J JORM MIC RfJLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01NES I i i R. SCOTT BARKED TO: City Manager, Iowa City 021982 Disposition: LYN-DEN HEIGHTS SAVE OUR TREES PETITION We, the undersigned, residents of Lyn -Den Heights subdivision, understand that the city of Iowa City may require the removal of the trees located in the southwest corner of our subdivision. It is our desire via this petition to express our opposition to any plans to remove these trees since they enhance the beauty of our neighborhood. We ask you to re-evaluate your plans or requirements in order to save these trees and thus make our neighborhood a more pleasant and beautiful place to live. NAME ADDRESS 1,1°x161? r4 _ l w,i C. i r � e� l� 111�q-1 J40 .moi%,� ._/ �i/.a•J / . � /L /2.0 ,/& r /'70 /I- r . (1 1( 141CROFILMED BY ! JORM MICR6LAB- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i � I J(-79 SAVE OUR TREES Page 2 NAME ADDRESS i 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICREILA9- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1&79 J� r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 23, 1982 To: City Council From: Don Schmeiser, Director of Planning & Program Development Re: Historic Preservation Ordinance (H.P.O.) During the informal Council meeting on August 16, 1982, one of several concerns expressed by Council members during the discussion was the triggering mechanism that would be required to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness. It is the feeling of City staff (building official, legal and planning) that the current wording of SECTION II. DEFINITIONS. J. REGULATED PERMIT should be rewritten to clearly specify what type of activities would trigger the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness. The proposed amended section will read: J. Regulated Permit. A permit issued by the Building Official, or other official of the City of Iowa City according to the provisions of the 1) Building Code, 2) sign regulations, 3) House Movers Ordinance, or the 4) Fire Code. The amendment of this section will assure that minor exterior alterations will not come under the purview of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. It will assure that only relatively major or consequential alterations to the exterior of a building located in a historic district will be addressed. Pursuant to Section 8-17 of the Code of Ordinances, following is a list of work activities that would not require a building permit: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet. 2. Fences not over six feet high. 3. Cases, counters and partitions not over five feet high. 4. Retaining walls which are not over four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. !. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. 6. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 7. Temporary motion picture, television and theatre stage sets and scenery. 8. Window awnings supported an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group M occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. 10. Reapplication of roof shingles and siding of Group R occupancies if structural alterations are not needed. 111CRONWED BY JORM MIC R6LAB � CEDAR R4I'105 DES 14014E5 J&/d r In addition, SECTION VII. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS has been amended to specify what exterior alterations will require a Certificate of Appropriateness as follows: A. After adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance no individual or corporation shall undertake a change in appearance of a building or site within a designated historic district for which a regulatedep rmit is required, nor shall the Building Official issue a regulated permit for a change in appearance of a building or site, unless a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the Historic Preservation Commission. It was mentioned by Council that a set of criteria should be used when the Commission evaluates the historic nature of a block for inclusion in a city district. The National Register of Historic Districts has a series of require- ments that include design elements, historic continuity between structures, age of structures, and architectural uniqueness of a building in adhering to a period. When the proposed Commission attempts to establish city historic districts, these criteria will have to be applied, as specified in Section II.H. of the proposed Ordinance. Another major concern of the City Council was the ability of residents to exclude themselves from historic districts. The ordinance as it currently exists allows for a series of steps regarding citizen participation and the option of non-inclusion in a historic district. As with any zoning issue, the allowance of specific individuals to randomly remove themselves from a zone could result in illegal spot zoning. The designation process also has a series of steps that are as follows: 1. Commission proposes historic district boundaries. 2. Commission holds public hearing and property owners are invited (by individual notice). 3. Districts are submitted to Planning and Zoning Commission. 4. Planning and Zoning Commission holds meeting for public discussion. 5. Recommendations for district boundaries are forwarded to City Council. 6. City Council holds public hearing and must approve ordinance creating districts by three readings. Another legal recourse that is available to property owners, who cannot obtain their desired results from the citizen hearing process and do not want to be included in historic districts, are the same provisions that apply in the Zoning Ordinance. According to the Zoning Ordinance, if the residents owning 20% of the area in a proposed historic district do not want to be included in the historic district and file a petition with the City, an extraordinary vote of the City Council will be required to pass the designation of a historic district. The Council also expressed interest in requiring that a certain number of buildings on a block should be of historic significance before a block could be included in a district (90 percent was suggested). It is important to note that a Historic Preservation Commission will only be concerned with structures that have historic significance. For example, if a block had 50% historic structures and 50% modern apartment buildings, this block could be excluded from participation in a district. In the event that a 90% figure was established for district inclusion, the historic homes in this example would be excluded altogether from being able to participate, simply due to the fact that there 111CROFILVED BY JORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDSDES 1401!IES Wo 7 J r 3 were not 90% historic structures on the block. The staff does not believe that a limitation could or should be established, as each block has a different set of characteristics. One must keep in mind the fact that the Commission will only be concerned with structures that have historic significance. The Commission will not review regulated permits for modern buildings. The Commission's primary purpose is the preservation of the historic exterior qualities of older buildings. After discussion with Chuck Vanda, a planner with the City of Dubuque, comments pertaining to their ordinance were made. For your information these comments were: o An adequate review period is needed. • The ordinance helped stabilize the appearance and values of properties. o The number of Commissioners should be limited. Too large a Commission creates problems. o The education of the residents on ways to maintain historic structures is important. o Initially people were afraid the Commission would be too restrictive and too unreasonable and some Commissioners were found to be too strict in their interpretations; however, the committee process ameliorated the effect these individuals had on a decision. o The appeals process to City Council is important. o Building officials have noticed that better quality building projects are being submitted by residents. o A petition is required by a group of property owners before a block or area can be included as an historic district. • Assistance to home owners is important; examples include: urban revitalization tax incentives; facade improvement loan program. o A building permit triggers involvement by the Commission. • Approximately 1,000 buildings are included in nine districts and approximately five to seven reviews are held annually. The City of Des Moines has just passed an ordinance and is now in the process of considering district designations. One of the unique aspects of their ordinance is that districts only be established by 1) petition by residents, and 2) designation by City Council. In the second case the City Council would act as the Historic Preservation Commission. The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico has had a historic preservation ordinance in effect for approximately three years. This ordinance is much stricter than the ordinance proposed by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Task Force. The following are comments made by their staff: • Any exterior work (painting included) is regulated by the Albuquerque H.P.O. o Albuquerque has two districts comprised of 700 buildings. o Enforcement is difficult with their ordinance. Albuquerque feels that using a building permit to trigger a certificate of appropriate- ness does not substantially help maintain historic integrity. o Education of residents is important; brochures are mailed annually and workshops are held to inform residents of rehabilitation techniques. In CROFILI•IED BY JORM MICR46LA13 ' � CEDAR RAPIDS DES i4014ES I i 1&e6 4 o If a resident can show that a standard rehabilitation technique is substantially cheaper than an alternative recommended by the Commission, usually the Commission will grant a certificate. o Special care should be warranted in solar conversion projects. o Appeal by a resident to City Council regarding a decision should be included in every H.P.U. o Districts can either be established by the Commission or upon petition of residents. Buildings, however, must be of historic significance. Albuquerque has had incidences of individuals trying to place non - historic structures in a district. bj/sp cc: City Attorney City Manager Director, Housing & Inspection Services /6 fo f MICROFILMED BY I 1 CORM MIC ROC4 - -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO1YES I i I r L Johnson County Council of Governments r� 0410 E Msh rgion St lana G[y, lama 52240 � Date: September 23, 1982 To: Iowa City Manager and City Council From: Pam Ramser, Human Services Coordinator Re: Status of HACAP Funding Request As you will recall, the City received a request for funds last spring from the local HACAP Outreach Center. HACAP was seeking local funds to make up for an anticipated loss of federal funding for the Center. The amount requested from the City was $6,000 for (federal) FY83, beginning October 1, 1982. At the time of the initial request, the Council asked that HACAP provide more specific information using the City's budget forms. This was done. I subsequently requested additional information, as the forms did not provide certain relevant data. Copies of the completed forms and supplemental information follow this memo, for your perusal. Analysis of Information Provided Local funding is being sought from Iowa City, Johnson County, United Way and Coralville. This would provide for the Director's salary, rent, utilities, telephone and miscellaneous expenses. The entire FY83 budget reflects only these local funding sources. Funding for assistant workers (as shown on Budget Form 4 for FY81 and FY82) would be provided by federal monies, to the extent that these are available. HACAP states that it intends to provide these workers, and that the level of service should remain unchanged. The Johnson County Neighborhood Center functions largely as a contact point for low-income residents. Most direct services are provided from the Cedar Rapids office, but the benefit of the local center is in providing a more visible, more easily reachable location which can coordinate assistance to better meet Johnson County residents' needs. Much of the Neighborhood Center's work involves intake of clients, analysis of their needs, referral to appropriate resources of HACAP and the greater community. Please refer to the agency's goals and objectives (pages 13-16) and information on services (page 17) for more detail. It can be seen on page 17 that the majority (93%) of client intakes for the period from October 1, 1981, through March 31, 1982, were for the energy assistance program. There were 708 households served, with 5,858 total contacts, an average 8.3 contacts per household. Pages 18-21 show client data for the 6 -month period previously indicated and for the prior year beginning October 1, 1980, and ending September 30, 1981. There are some changes in client characteristics, most notably these: A large decrease in the number of veterans assisted; a percentage increase, from 58% to 77% in those with annual incomes under $6,000; a clustering of clients at 100% poverty level (73% compared to 26%); more clients employed (45% compared to 22%) and less on public assistance (22% compared to 47%). While these data indicate that the poor are becoming poorer, they are probably not recent enough to indicate the extent of need in these increasingly difficult times. nICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO1nE5 1 J r 2 Pages 22 and 24 address direct services provided to Johnson County residents. With the exception of the Outreach volunteers, these programs are administered outside the Outreach Center, that is, either from the Cedar Rapids regional office or the local Head Start Preschool Program. Conclusions Since HACAP is not currently funded by the City, it technically does not qualify for contingency funding under current policy guidelines. Despite this, the Council appropriately felt it worthwhile to examine the program more closely, given the nature of the agency's services and the federal funding situation. This closer examination shows that the Outreach Center, which the funding would benefit, assists in linking clients to needed services but does not directly provide them. While this is an important function, it must be considered in light of other local providers of direct services which the City funds. In addition, HACAP requires the combined funding of all four local sources in order to retain the Outreach Center's director. The other three sources have not provided the requested funding. Lastly, the status of HACAP's federal funding is not entirely clear at this time. Because of these factors, it does not seem propitious that the Council consider funding for the Center at this time. HACAP will be applying for (FY84) funding from local sources through this fall's budget hearing process, at which time all funding bodies can consider the matter together. The federal funding picture will hopefully be clearer at that time and a decision on local funding more judiciously made. bj4/6-7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES AW 1 r r BUDGET FORM 1 rir .;;1? JOHNS1 011 CCU:TY NEIGE_ ?H000 C°id^ER 020 South bocce Stree Iowa ity, low .1GE11CY � C. ADDRESS FOP.11S COMPLETED BY ^c: `1 .nir-cia ::;ccati:e Director, Name and title TOTAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY at co=•Wm7 !:cud of Form 1 Form 3 .and i'c:•.^. !: reser to notes on the ATTACHED SHEET. FY 811 Actual Last Year 'FY 82 Projected This Year FY 83` Budgeted Next Year FY 83 3 Minus FY 82 i. Beginning Balance a. Operating b. Restricted 2. TOTAL Unrestricted Support a. United Way :done None 6,000 b. Iowa City None None 6,000 c. Johnson County ;done None 9,291 d. All Other (Coralville) None None 1,000 3. TOTAL Unrestricted Funds Carried Forward and Current (la + 2) -o- -o- 20,791 4. TOTAL Restricted Support 511,822 n, ,11 -0- a. Restricted by Donor b. Des by Board 54,822 =0,311 -0- -ionated 5. TOTAL Restricted Funds Carried Forward and Current (lb + 4) 50,311 j 6. GRAND TOTAL Funds Available (3 + 5) 94,822 50,33.1 20,791 7. GRAND TOTAL Expenditures 54,822 I " ''' 2-1,651 a. Financed by Unrestricted Funds -0- -o- 20,791 b. Financed by Restricted Funds o,I'10, -0- 8. Ending Balance (6 - 7) _0_ -o- (1,060) Summary of Expenses and Outlays 9. Management and General N/A. 085 1,060 10. Payments to Affiliated Organizations Ncn: :dcne ;tone 1:one None 11. Major Property & Equipment Acquisition None 12. Program Services General communis;; p:ro .e�1�:.ir.fj tc ass.st 'o•.r-income family self-;ufficienc: ra. ; zordinate agency and ::or. -agent eerc' eca t::rnurh o ,trench, refe ral, and fel11n.-uc `.o b :•oid dur_ication. -an.. .,rq , r.. . ^ ..rrA� f ..• _ e ml ,. l Ae `L,..e... C. r'�i •'n,i nrrn^ �h. +h^ nM^ ^Cor lniin inn' dnnn•�,�n+{nr� _ �t-alsnortation -q se,^ed d.Provide elderly nutritional needs !some mainten.nce, and se vices. e. Assist needy meet crisis food and 'nom energy needs 1 f•cdt:cc:r-;. :-.,-i nc-:^^ •. .... '.:rm:,ri: .�.�... :... =k.i.'.:.:: .r. •.., r;are. mobility. 1 MICROFILMED BY I �F I JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES HOMES � ( i 1 J ■ >5 - BUDGET FORM 2 AGENCY=— DESCRIPTION OF RESTRICTED rUNDS, GRANTS DONATIONS _2_ Please indicate the specific fiscal year (e.g., Calendar 1981 1, 1982, July -July '82A '83) for which funds are designated in items 1-4 83 „ Octmcer 1 1. Funds Restricted by Donor None Source Use Amount This Year Next Year TOTAL 2. Donations Restricted by Your Board lIone Restricted Use Amount This Year Next Year TOTAL 3. Donated Services Service Hours Estimated Dollar Equivalent This Year Next Year This Year Next Year Volunteer Hours at 200/month 2,400 2,LOO $8,040 at minimum wake Through churches, from individuals and through outreach workers, 32 families were given food, clothing and toys for Christmas. Thr ti a church. Cann On . s danased tc help ne d hmnsehmIds w;tA denmElt. m� ; � I ut_lity meters 4. Donated Materials .Material TOTAL DOLLAR EQUIVALENT Amount Material Estimated Dollar Value This Year Next Year This Year Next Year TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE S. Funds Generated through Grants having Matching Requirements (See Attached Sheec 1) Time Period 'Agency Providing Amount Agency Providing Amount of Grant Seed Money Seed Money Grant Grant MATCV — FOR TOTAL SEED MONEY TOTAL GRANTS TOTAL AM01INT Generated through Grants (Total Seed honey + Total Grants) t mllcni-ILNED By ' I. JORM MICRQLAB _A 1 ~ 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /W1 J r L�.. .1 7 S 111CROFILMED DY JORM MICR6LAO -I 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101NES I I 1 J� r MICROFILMED By f i JORM MICR6L4B .1 i CEDAR RAP105 •DES MDIAES i i LL.� It '`4 L J� r AGENCY HAS._ TOTAL SALARIES TOTAL NO. PERSONNEL 6 l TOTAL FULLTIME EQUIVALENTS t•:5 3.75 ** 1.00 = Fulltime; .50 = Halftime; .25 = Quartertime, etc. Assets and Liabilities (See Attached Sheet l') (From Most Recent Audit: Date Completed ) BUDGET FORM 4 Liabilities & Fund Balances Explanation or Comment 1. Current Fund Total PERSONNEL SUMMARY a. Restricted SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2, Land, Buildings and Equipment Staff Positions and Salaries 3. Endowment Fund Position Employee Name Fulltime FY 811 FY 82 1 FY 83 ` Title * = Position Equivalent Last Year This Year Next Year Vacant ** Actual Est'd. Budget :rr.:.•rr ::;u1e:••;i.�.or 4„r..1'•cc Steohensor 1 .nn 1n 1:91, >> ^,SF 11 77B :ieirhborhood Worker Pat Roe 1.00 B.095 8,on9 ?ieiv.hborhood 'corker _Tamara Horton 1.00 5.465 1.833 (See Below) Barbara Easier 3eichberhood Slorkur Theresa Anderson .75 3.903 Not Filled 'mer,n- Wnr,er M'ar,loric Penzinger .75 „-- 5.226 Energy Worker Lisa Hawkins .25 1,529 r.., .:..4. �.4.,d•..,.. -- nr, W,nd, 25. 1 .910 ( TarmY Hor-,on filled the position through 1st cuaarter "82; Barb Easler begin the position 2nd quarter '82.) TOTAL SALARIES TOTAL NO. PERSONNEL 6 l TOTAL FULLTIME EQUIVALENTS t•:5 3.75 ** 1.00 = Fulltime; .50 = Halftime; .25 = Quartertime, etc. Assets and Liabilities (See Attached Sheet l') (From Most Recent Audit: Date Completed ) ` Assets Liabilities & Fund Balances Explanation or Comment 1. Current Fund Total _ a. Restricted b. Unrestricted 2, Land, Buildings and Equipment 3. Endowment Fund 4. TOTAL - All Funds Budget approved by: April 7,-198822 Chief Executive Officer Authorize�/d Official Date /�U l nlCRorlLMED BY � JORM MIC REAL AB�- i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES �ND15ES I i ! I a_ a r -6- LI COMMENTS ON FY'61, FY'82, FY'83 ;iUDGETS AND AUDITS AT'T'ACHED SHEET 1. The FY'81 and FY'82 budgets were built usin;- money from se, e:•al different funding sources. They do not include central supervision and support costs. 2. The F'i'83 budget is built without reliance on federal :'unding sources. _....::, without local support for the operation of a neighborhood center, there might not be one. This is not to say that service programs would not be provided to Johnson County residents, but that HACAP would have to devise a different delivery system using CSBG money (if there is any) and other funding source montes. 3. Since FY'83 budget is less than FY'82 budget, these sums misrepresent the situation. 4. The individual programs are audited following the close—out on their funding cycles. The agency as a whole will be audited if all funding sources can agree on an audit format. Since the IiACAP Neighborhood Centers have been funded through several different sources, the single county subunit has never been individually audited. J,. MICROEILMED BY ' JORM MICR#LAB - 3 j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i 1 -7 - ,'CITY OF IRNA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY UNITED NAY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AGENCIES REQUESTING FUNDING 1) Agency None Havikeye Area Community Action Prooram, Inc. AddnesS ' 105 8th Avenue S. E., Cedar Raoids, IA 52401 Phone 319-366-7631 A. Name op D.i*Leeton Don Ifaniccia B. Nmne and Thee op peuorl cmnpleting this Sorm Thomas W. Baker Temporary Agency Planner C. State punpoee 06 your agency, as you See .it to assist low-income people within Johnson County gain economic and emotional self-sufficiency. D. Do you have a Board o6 D•iAeetors ? NO X YES 16 yes: IS .it X poc°i.cymahing, oa _ advisory .in natlur.e? NwnbeA o6 Board membeA6 SEE ABOVE Faequeney o6 meetings Monthly Average numbeA in attendance 78" Te)Lms 06 0S61ce How members ane sdected (Both method and ch,i,ten.i.a) SEE ATTACHED SHEET =1 PZeaae enceoae a Zist 06 Board o6 Diteetou E. i•6 you do not have a Board o6 DiAectors, to whom ane you accowitabZe? Not Applicable _ 21 Is you agency aegUta'ty audited? NO x— YES Annually 16 yes, how 6nequentey? Agency Wide By whom McGladrey Hendrickson & Comoanv Cedar Rapids, 1A 3) What ckite)LU do you line bon ILLking Sta66? (education, expeu.ence, etc.) PZeaae Speci6y SEE ATTACHED "Job Description: Center Suoervisor" _ The levels of funding and staffing for F7 82, the 4) What is the eUc"t/.5ta66 natio? current period will be different from the ipvplS for FY 83, the period for which this request is applicable. Therefore stating the current client/staff ration would misrepresent the future situation._ The FY Al budget a , MICRof ILMED BY i JORM MICR4LA9 - ) I ( CEDAR RAPIDS DES VIDI4ES ' I �i ! I I r e� 4)'(cont'd) is built without reliance on federal funding sources. Without local support for the operation of a neighborhood center there might not be one. This is not to say services would not be provided to Johnson County residents, but that HACAP would have to devise a different delivery system other than the using of CSBG money (if there is any) and other funding source monies. MICRON DIED BY "JORM MICR#LA13' ! CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 -2- M 5) How many pvusolvs .in Johnson County did yuut agency setve .in (Oct '81 thru Mar '.82) (undup icated count) 708 households comprising 1,741 individuals for six months 6) How many SeAv.ice contacts bun Johason County did YOWL agency have .in 1978?(Oct '81 5,890 total for six months thru ;lar '82 This does not include the units of service provided by other HACAP programs. 7) Ptease ti6t .the paogmmns Boa which Bcuds ate being requested? The Johnson County Neighobrhood center for center supervisor's salary and benefits, center rent, center utilities and center telephone 8) At what 2ocatc:on(s) ane .these rytog•7tun4 Located?620 South Dubuque St., Iowa City 9) what ace .the houna o6 openati.on? 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday 10) AAe .the 6ae�es aceess.tbte to the handicapped? NO X YES 11) (pkat senv.iee art cti.ent 60ZEow-up measw e.a do you lose, t.6 any? HACAP conducts extensive follow-up rocedures, including advocacy services to HACAP internal providers as well as private and public service providers outside this Agency. 12) What .is you,6cuding nequcst? 4,022.00 United Way, 6,222.00 City o6 Iowa City, 9,791.00 Johanson County 13) To what of vL Bwiding sources oA govmi6zg oA acaedUi.ng bodies ane you accocuntabte? Please see attached shee NOTE }13 14) A.Le theAe bees boa any o6 youA services? llnde, what eircunuta:ces? A.te .they Etat bees oA sCidLng Bees? No fees 151 In what cZty, county oa Aeg.ionae ptaining e6 Bo.r t, at othet jo int c6 Bo.t t, has your agency been .invoCved duA.Gig the past year? HACAP participates in planning through the Hunan Services Planning Resources center and the Linn County Task Force; HACAP appears before the East Central Iowa Council Of Governments for A-95 approvals, as per OP18 regulation. /W/ 1 i MICROFILMED BY ' - JORM MICR46L AB ) ,� CEDAR RAPIDS DES i4019E5 ' I r 1 L -3- -10- 16) List compCabtts about you aetvices 06 whish you ate .ovate Client complaints are infrequent, lacking consistent pattern. 17) What measutea do you beet woutd he.ep a.e.eev.iate these comptabtts? SEE ATTACHED "Grievance Procedure" =16. ** THE FOLLOWING QUESTION (#13) IS FOR UNITED WAY AGENCIES ONLY 18) What would you suggest .that United Way could do bon youA agency .that it .is not now doing? SEE ATTACHED SHEET, NOTE 18. What ehmtges would you suggest .in the way United Way .is opetattng in tegatd to youA agency? ** THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY AGENCIES REQUESTING FUNDING On .the 6oteowi.ng page, petase bind tthe Agency Goats Form. You wile note .that it consists o6 s everaZ co Zumlta with headings. The purpose o6 .this 6otm iz to enable you .to ehaAe with .the 6unding bodies, 6tom whom you aAe Aequestti.ng support, •in6onmati.on %egaAding .the vatiouz ptogtams youA agency •is catAying out. The bow .ir set up so .that you can List each pnogtmn, .the phog.tmn'S goats, objectives, and tasks ptanned to teach these goats, sepvultety on .the .sheet. When you have completed .the .in6onmation requested bot one ptogtmn, please ZZ6t .the next and so on wttiZ you have coveted att .the ptogtcuns peAti.nent to youA agency. DO NOT EXCEED THREE SHEETS. The agency pot which these 6o.,uns are beuig competed does not discAb)- .inate on .the basis o6 lace, Acti.g.ion, cteed, nationae oti.g.in, colot, .sex, o•t dis ab.iti,t y. Aut:hoAized agency •tep. I� This compteted questionnaire has been tev.iciced by Board o6 Dateato•tz on , gency na,ne /- Date /vP kv 1 111CROEIU-0ED BY J JORM MICR#LAS -) CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r ATTACHMENT I 1. There is a HACAP Board of Directors, numbering 27 persons, 417l lav -income, which -is policymaking. There is also a Johnson County Advisory Board, with 24 members, 500 low-income, which is advisory. Public Officials are appointed to the Board of Directors by the County Board of Supervisors and by city councils. Public officials are appointed to the Advisory Board by respective city councils and the County Board of Supervisors. Private non low-income individuals are appointed to respective boards by desig- nated organizations and low-income members are nominated and elected to the board by other low-income clients of the Neighborhood Center. Terms of service may not exceed 10 years. Members of the HACAP Board of Directors: Public Representative Private Robert Buelow Merlin Moore Connie Birmingham Dave Discher Robert Ballantyne Ed Brecht Ken Pfister (Iowa) Ed Shima (Iowa) (Jones) Jo McQuaid (Jones) (Linn) Thea Sando (Johnson) (Johnson) Emery Rhodes (Johnson) (Lynn) Linda Morris (Linn) (Benton) Barbara Byrne (Wash.) (Wash,) Low-income Frank Knipfer (Iowa Galen Hunter (Jones) Florence Spaine (Johnson) Linda Holderness (Johnson) Jean Heady (Linn) Ruby Drexler (Linn) Carol Hanson (Linn) Ruth Morris (Linn) Greta Langmann (Benton) Paula Stafford (Wash.) .413. HACAP Board of Directors, HACAP Head Start Policy Council, Heritage Agency On Aging, Iowa Office Of Planning and Programming, Iowa State Department of Health, Iowa Department of Public Instruction, Iowa Energy Policy Council, U. S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services, U. S. Department of Hntiginn and Urban Devel- opment, City of Marion, United Way of Johnson County and United Way of Linn County. 418. HACAP as a United Way Agency would request that United Way expand its allocation review to include support of the Johnson County Neighborhood Center programming along with continued support for HACAP Head Start daycare programmlinq. Q 111CRONUIED BY JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I r Attachment I =16 HACAP CLIENT COMPLAINT FORM To: HACAP (Center) i I do hereby certify that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge. SIGNED: Date Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number HACAP CLIENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE -12- If you feel you have a complaint or cause for grievance, you may use this appeal process. Please address this form to the Center Supervisor within 14 days of the incident, giving date and details of the incident and naiming the out- reach worker. The Center Supervisor will respond to you within 10 days after you present your grievance. You may meet with the center supervisor and you may be asked by the Center Supervisor for a meeting with you. If you are not satisfied with the Center Supervisor's response, you may ask, within 10 days of your receipt of the Supervisor's response, that your griev- ance be.considered by the Community Operations Manager. The Community Operations Manager, will mail you a response within 14 -days of receipt of your grievance. The response of the Community Operations Manager will be final. ViICRUILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I ' I lb6 / F r PROGISt1.l General Community Programming to Assist Low-ineone residents to be. come and rolwin emotionally self- sufficient (See Attachment 1 i MIMI ILMED BY i -JORM MICR16LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' I A. rlc�iul Gn.tC: hntm ( 1'te4e Copfete .hie 4ee(Lmn meth Ati-'unee to 01C agency pmogao.+,t boa uJuch funds ate bung Aeciael(e.d. Agency thine Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.yem Funding Request - FY 83 (Oct. 82 thru Sept. 83) Ihunc 06 I•:wp ;arll; Johnson County Center GOAL ------------------- Oi; It CI I V L S RESOURCES COST TASI:S (Vlmt ate the goafa that IVimt :)';oipicafty do you Now wUt YOU get S.(n66/mctrn.i4t: How much :hr, p,uguum .ia cente•.d unn( nchieva with .thio {home AeanUu!: nettled to emxpF.e to wi C.0 .he. a4ml111 iwh.a poo(, i:oa cont? I. Coordinate Agency and nnn- 1. Maintain neighborhood facilit I. The center will 1. The Center will be $21,851 agency services through, with qualified center super- remain open 5 -days staffed with one. referral. Follow-up and visor to coordinate outreach a week from 8 am Telephone, typewrit- advocacy activity to pro- activities and households in to 5 pm to provide ers, other office vide appropriate assist- crisis. services to client] equipment as well as once for Johnson County in addition visit appropriate forms residents in Chronic or clients who are will be provided. temporary crisis. house -bond in thea Workers use their 'homes, to make re,: own automobiles for ferrals to agency hone -based service. and non -agency pro- viders, to take . applications for i HACAP programs and, verify income of those eligible for; I such programs. 1 i MIMI ILMED BY i -JORM MICR16LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' I :,lr�;g�rancs ron� 11tense coniptete this seliur, with nejr:rnce to the agency pnr91,uwu pun which junds ane being 4equested. Agency Mune _ name of I9wgmuns Venn I ROORAM coat Moir ane the guars tlu.st I the piog4am isccrtc•,;d 4. Maintain accoutability of 01OLC 1'1 VES what syev i. jicat.ty 110 11011, I fu aollie with ;Lis twatev 4. Center compile information TUBS How ai.tt you get I Diose nesutts? _ 4. Center Supervisor 4 data on the agency to the canmunity doc- as to age, ethnic/racial identity, income amount, collects individuals and' through data collected anenting needs met and source and poverty status; clients served, education and housing. The outreach worker reports type of service rendered, whether it be general information, Pei -Sofia] consultation, refer- . ral to an internal (IIACAP) or external provided (such ash I DSS), Advocacy in behalf of ; ' the r.11ent (such as to creel- i • itors) and/or the category aft assistance provided and amount. I 5. Provide for elderly nutri- n 5. Outreach workers refer eligi- 5. During contact wi in tional needs, home maine- j hle elderly to service pro- clients and re -I to inquiries nance and transporatioo i vide.rs within and outside thel sponse front the services. I agency; they pranote the ser- vices In elder residents. general puhl ic, the neigh- Iborhood borhood workers provide relevant and appropriate in formation, both general and specific. They also distri- bute printed nutter, from providers td.• clients and ingtiir• qrs. Outreach RESOURCES Stn j S/aStcJ j o is needed to eonydete to hts Central Administrati provides the forms. Current information front providers, in- cluding SEATS, Congr - gate meals, Meals -On Wheels, Eldercare, HEAP and Weatheriza- tion, as well as the Department of Social Services and Social Security, as brochures pamphlets, letters, posters and inane guidelines. COST Iluw much dict the pnognnm cost? A I•tICROf MID DY -JORM MICR#LAE3 -n L j i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Wi %1 1 r Arµ'ncn G„n! I,nm vrea.e comptete this section mitli 1Cj,-1 a to the aqvne., Inognans baa which punda ane being AcgneatCd. Agency IJ,an: .Venn 1411"L oj I 141CROFILh1ED BY CORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES 14DIAES � ' I RESOURCES Stnjjlwcen.iwts needed to coo3teee lnsl:s 2. Center supervisor an the Advisory Board use the facility for meetings and publish Ing the newsletter. 3. The center facility prepared infnnnatfai and printed matter; presentations for respective audience COST Ilom much mitt toe paognnm pop i? 0 It GOAL ("hat ane the goofs thsf the 13109nnm is ecate3vd avmuni? 2. Identify and generale local let,.: runt ;.. n,:h ieoc meth Ill.,! I ....p..., 2, find, encourage local clmrche TASKS Ilaw inu yon get {haae nesutts? . , 2. The center super - resources to meet needs of rititcn and business groups, visor handles commmily low -intone house- and individuals to hake cash, this task, with holds. Encourage partici- foot, clothing and in-kind hi support of the Johnson County potion by volunteers in ser ,Zonations the nein-kind Advisory Board. vice provid ln9 and agency Centel. ,o that the level of The Johnson Co. Operations. ,arVice, may be at least sus- Advisory Board tained of growing quality • distributes a I int. volunteers to apprnpri- ! monthly newslette ate rvolunteers tes. I - among public offli cials, service I agencies and churches. 3. Involve community people in 3. Imld monthly meetings with 16 3. Schedule and pre - the designing and moniturin mmnber Advisory Board, 63% of. pare for Advisory of agency community service whwn are low -intone and 13% ; Board meetings I are appointed by public agen-I and contacts with! cies to represent elected 1 other groups and I officials. 25% of the Advis-I individuals; re- I ory IsonrA are also members oh i spond to demands ! 1 I;w stord of Director,. for Information and facilitate hoard's uffective� I I ! I nass. i I 141CROFILh1ED BY CORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES 14DIAES � ' I RESOURCES Stnjjlwcen.iwts needed to coo3teee lnsl:s 2. Center supervisor an the Advisory Board use the facility for meetings and publish Ing the newsletter. 3. The center facility prepared infnnnatfai and printed matter; presentations for respective audience COST Ilom much mitt toe paognnm pop i? 0 It r a_ •. Ayencry Guars faun Pleanc comptete (his section wi(1, tr py encC to the agency paognams 604 which funds ane being requested. Agency U,o,, Urune up I's eq tarns _ PROGRAM GOAL OBJECTIVES What ane the gnats that IVliu( speei6ieatty do you (he ylognam .is ecuteled aunt fu achieve with this around? p•m.rnwm7 6. Assist needy meet crisis I 6. Center people refer eligible food acid hone energy needs. households to service provide and, when appropriate, the Ito* qualify applicants fo services. TASKS RESOURCES Naw Witt you gee Sta661I;ateA.iata those mutts? needed to cumptecc tasks 5. (cont'd) people assist elde clients in the com pletion of applica tion forms, conduc verifications of clients incomes fo qualification pur- poses and work in an advocacy role for the client as appropriate. 6. Outreach people re 6. Workers use the ne le g for applicants to borhood center, form IIEAP or Neatheriza and qualifying guldt tion for energy lines from providers needs and to the and center facilitie food Bank. NIC, or for contacting appli BSS for emergency cants' Income source food needs.Norker and utilities provid verify h¢anes, I ers for data on appl utility casts and i cants' account stalu accounts. Ihcy assist chmplCtion Of appropr into application forms fon eligible needy 1 r 141CROFILMED BY r -JORM MICR46LAB 1 -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' I a COST How much Wit the pnagnam cost? a 1 IF J� _ '1 r D AaenCil timdr fo- Please complete thi> rection with .ecetanec to the agency pnoganms boa Iollich $mtds ate being neyuested. Yeah Agency It.w.c _.. Ifan.e u 0 RLyla.dms _ PROt_1:_WI GOAL IJbat sac Lie gone- lh,It the I>nn91nm is eenf eted for education and daycare programs site,, as (lead Start and Johnson County Title luo,ly daycare prouranis. I 111CROf NICD BY 1 JORM MICR4�LAB r CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOI YES COST Ilan much Iaitt the paogaam cost., F, J� `A, TASKS RESOURCES dU1f, IVES flow IsiLC you get Sta miLrninCs 66/ lohnt specipicatty do you those nesuCtst needed to congrt ¢Cc achieve iaiCh t4ir tusks pt.y�raniF _�_ 7. He ighburimoJ workers provide 7. Distribute brochure 7. printed el far uu treach and referral to and fl ycrs; glue appropriate consul- interested el i�lihle households. tati on to client fslle facility • households, also for contacts with center people give clients. support to Ilcad Start staff. I 111CROf NICD BY 1 JORM MICR4�LAB r CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOI YES COST Ilan much Iaitt the paogaam cost., F, J� `A, r 16c - ATTACHMENT II This is a request for minimal funding of the Johnson County HACAP Neighborhood Center. r It includes the rent and utilities for the facility at 620 South Dubuque Street, telephone expense and the salary, with benefits, for the Center Supervisor. It totals $20,201.00. The request is necessary due to reductions in federal funding. This year (FY 82, Oct. 01-81 to Sep. 30-82) funding for the neighborhood centers is 46:, less than last year (FY 81) and, as the Reagan Administration has proposed, next year (FY 83), funding for neighborhood centers will be 18`, of FY 81 levels, or an 82% cut in two years. HACAP administers several programs from more than 9 Government Funding Sources. The neighborhood center is the Primary vehicle for agency operations. The other programs work through the neighborhood center. For instance, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is delivered to low-income residents through the cen- ters. Other programs face threatened, drastic budqet cuts. However, even if other program current funding levels continued, without the neighborhood center the effectiveness of the programs would be severly hampered. If other programs were forced to devise alternative systems for delivery of services, (a) The costs for delivery and outreach would take a greater proportion of program budget, (b) Duplication of efforts and procedures would result and (c) HACAP would lose the focus for community input and resouces coordination which the center provides. y hiI CROP iLF1CD Dl' JORM MICR#LA6 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01:JES i I i AW L Pr r � -17- I. Listing of specific services orovided by the Johnson Countv Center for Outreach Projects only and the number of nersons or contacts for each. (October 1, 1981 thru March 31, 1982) 1. Initial Client Intake 708 -Food Assistance 6 -Housing Assistance 6 -Energy Assistance 658 -Transportation Asst. 1 -Child Care Assistance 1 -Education Assistance 8 -Employment Assistance 8 -clothing/Household Asst.8 -Personal Consultation 12 708 2. Evaluations & Internal Referrals 496 3. Evaluations & External Referrals 58 4. Follow -UOS on Referrals 606 5. Applications for HACAP Programs Taken 749 6. Income verifications Completed 712 i 7. I Personal consultations 1515 B. Internal Advocate Contacts 193 9. External Advocate Contacts 679 10. Food Participants 64 11. Food Package Distribution 48 12. Clothing/Household Goods Distribution 30 5858 * �Zease note that there is a slight discrepancy in the figure you refer to in your letter - apparently an additional fi.oure was added making the total 5890 - the above figure of 5858 is the actual N.ACAP dDewnented count with itemized breakdown taken from HACAP Agency (1YS) '+anaaement Information .System Data °evort (cw ulative totals 10/1/82-3/31/82). 160 611CROEILMED DY JORM MICRQLAB- .l CEDAR R4PID5 DES Id01YE5 I JV -18- II. Any readily available demographic data on persons/households served by HACAP for the given six month period (October 1, 1981 thru March 31, 1982). Iowa City* Balance of* SERVICE TOTAL AREA JOHNSON CO. 1. Total Number of Households Assisted 708 496 212 2. Total Number of Participants Assisted 1741 1219 522 3. Total Number of Head of House Over 60 126 88 38 4. Total Number of Handicapped Head of House 72 50 22 5. Total Number of Female Head of House 349 244 105 6. Total Number of Veterans Head of House 16 11 5 7. Total Number of Students Head of House 122 85 37 8. Total Number of Other Head of House 1056 739 317 * Approximate Breakout 9. SEX Number of Males Assisted • Number of Females Assisted 10. AGE Number of Persons Assisted 0 - 5 352 6 - 15 292 16 - 21 188 22 - 44 701 45 - 54 45 55 - 59 24 60 -Over 139 1741 Individuals 11• RACIAL/ETHNIC WHITE BLACK HISPANIC AM.INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE ASIAN/PACTFTC ISLANDER 12. ANNUAL INCOME 0-$2000 $2001-$4000 54001-$6000 S6001-58000 58001-510000 1741 786 955 1741 1474 123 22 12 110 1741 Individuals 708 Households 118 $10001-$12000 14 226 S12001-$14000 7 199 $14001-$16000 2 89 Over 3 50 708 Households i� MICROFILMED By -DORM MIC ROIL AB J j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVES I lel J9 r ti 13. POVERTY STATUS 508 of Poverty* 52 1008 of Poverty 518 1258 of Poverty 111 1508 of Poverty 23 Over Poverty 4 708 Households * 00 Poverty Guidelines 9/81 14. PRIMARY INCOME SOURCE (Last 90 Days) Employment 315 Farm Income 2 Savings & Person Asset Depletion 5 Pension 1 Public Assistance 156 Social Security 142 i i S.S.I. 17 Unemplovment Insur. 17 � Other Income 53 708 Households 15. EDUCATION (Head of Household Only) 8th Grade or Less 82 Some High School 42 High School Graduate or Equivalent 308 Post High School Training 180 College Graduate 96 708 Households I ,16. HOUSING STATUS Subsidized 190 Renting 343 Owns 175 Transient 0 708 Households * Deference: N.ACAP (MIS) Management Information System Data MICROf ILNED BY JORM MICR6LA13 ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES i -19- f� -20- III. Number of households served, number of persons served, number of contacts in Johnson County for Neighborhood Outreach for full year (HACAP FY '80-'81) (October 1, 1980 thru September 30, 1981). SERVICES TOTAL IOWA CITY* BALANCE OF* AREA JOHNSON CO. 1. Total Number of Households Assisted 927 649 278 2. Total Number of Participants Assisted 2254 1578 676 3. Total Number of Head of House Over 60 181 127 54 4. Total Number of Handicapped Head of House 46 32 14 5. Total Number of Female Head of House 524 367 157 6. Total Number of Veterans Head of House 134 94 40 7. Total Number of Students Head of House 1.39 97 42 B. Total Other Heads of House 1230 861 369 RACIAL/ETHNIC WHITE 2254 BLACK * Approximate Breakout 9. SEX Number of Males Assisted 981 Number of Females Assisted 1273 2254 10. AGE Number of Persons Assisted 0 - 5 425 6 - 15 376 16 - 21 220 22 - 44 835 45 - 54 68 55 - 59 68 I 60 -Over 262 2254 Individuals 11. RACIAL/ETHNIC WHITE 1899 BLACK 151 HISPANIC 32 AM. INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE 13 ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER 159 2254 Individuals I II ICROEILNED BY { -JORM MICR6L49 ) CEDAR R411ID5 DES I10INE5 I M r 12. INCOME (Annual) 13. POVERTY STATUS 508 of Povertv* 367 1008 of Poverty 244 1258 of Povertv 112 1508 of Poverty 101 Over Poverty 103 927 Households *0MB Poverty ruidelines 4/80 14. PRIMARY INCOME SOURCE Emnloyment -21- 0-$2000 185 $8001-$10000 139 $2001-$4000 232 $10001-$12000 74 54001-$6000 121 $12001-$14000 37 56001-$8000 111 $14001-$16000 19 Other Income 82 Over 9 927 Households 508 of Povertv* 367 1008 of Poverty 244 1258 of Povertv 112 1508 of Poverty 101 Over Poverty 103 927 Households *0MB Poverty ruidelines 4/80 14. PRIMARY INCOME SOURCE Emnloyment 202 Farm Income 3 Savings & Person Assets Depletion 125 Pension 29 Public Assistance 434 Social Security 32 S.S.I. 10 Unemployment Insurance 10 Other Income 82 927 Households 15. EDUCATION (Head of Household Only) 8th Grade or Less 114 Some High School 154 High School Graduate or Ecuiv.193 Post High School Training 223 College Graduate 243 927 Households 16. HOUSING STATUS Subsidized N/A Renting 673 Owns 254 Transient N/A 927 Households * Reference: RACAP (MIS) Management Information System Data MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR4ILAEI -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES J� r s_ � 4 -22- IV. Approximate number of volunteers (not including Board Members) and types of services they assist with. HEAD START PROGRAM 235 Individual Volunteers -volunteer in Classroom. -Ride Bus As Escort: -Participate in Parent Meetings & Policy Council. -Assist with Special Projects in Classroom. -Transport Children. ' -Participate in Home. Visits. -Plan & participate in special Activities and Field Trips. -Provide space for meetings. OUTREACH PROGRAM 110.Individual Volunteers -Assist with Cheese Distribution. -Help with HEAP In -Take. answer phones in center set up appointments make home -bound visits -Help with any other center projects where and when needed. 1 MICROFILMED BY "JORM MICR6L413 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDINES i 'f INV r -23- V. Anticipate the level of service possible through the Johnson Center. We do not anticipate any diminishing of services due to staffing changes in the Johnson County Neighborhood Center. * Please refer to Form 4 (Personnel Sww.ary Sheet) in the Johnson County CounciZ of Covernments request for funds. For HACAP FY 82, we list the following staff: 1 Full Time Center Supervisor 2 Full Time Neighborhood Workers 1 Part Time Neighborhood Worker (unfilled) 1 Part Time Energy Worker I The Current plan is for local funds to support the Center Supervisor, thus maintaining continuity. The support staff would be provided from direct programming funds intermittently throughout the year in accordance with program activities, either on a part time or full time basis as the need dictates. All Center Outreach Staff will also shift from Outreach to Outreach/Intake duties as program needs demand. 1 , MICROFILMED BY ( � JORM MICR#LA6 � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M019ES i I 1 J� r VI. HACAP Services provided to Johnson County residents outside of those provided by the Center (October 1, 1981 thru March 31, 1982) HEAD START PROGRAM Enrollment in Part Day Program Enrollment in Full Day/Day Care Program Transportation Provided Daily Meals Provided Medical/Dental Assistance FOOD ASSISTANCE First Cheese Distribution ENERGY ASSISTANCE i EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Youth Employment Johnson County * Additional Information: Summer Youth Program For Swmner Period 1981 30 Children 32 Children 2422 Units of Rides 19965 Units of Meals 88 Units of Service 1093 Households 542 Households (1365 Persons in Households Served) 35 Youth 135 Youth Employed During FY'82 there are several current jobs started that are still in process in Johnson County and only one residence was previously completed due in part to the layoff of DOE Crews during part of the year. Since Eldercare Weatherization Projects are contracted to be expended in Linn and Washington Counties only, during FY'82, no homes have been completed in Johnson County in this program. i * Additional Information: During HACAP FY 181 there were 82 homes completed on the Weatherization Project in Johnson County and an additional 62 homes in process. l ; RICRof IL11ED BY JORM MICR46LA13 ) I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I /!al0 r L City of Iowa City, MEMORANDUM Date: May 20, 1982 To: City Council From: Riverfront Commission - Bernadine Knight, ChairtG! Howard Sokol, Vice -Chair Re: Update on Stanley Plan The Riverfront Commission received a directive from the City Council to review the Iowa River Corridor Study (the Stanley Plan), adopted in the mid -1970's, in ordeF-to assign priorities to various proposals outlined in the Plan. The Stanley Plan sought to present a comprehensive view of the Iowa River and its environs and to outline an appropriate plan for managing development of the river corridor. The area.of study is defined as extending along the Iowa River from the Coralville Reservoir dam to the south line of Section 27, T79N, R6N (or just south of the bend in the river encompassing Steven's .sand and. gravel works on Sand Road). The Commission's recommendations are made in the context of the limitations placed on the Council by different jurisdictions within the study area. The Commission has carried out the Council's directive by examining the "Plan of Desired Achievements" presented in Phase Two of the Plan (p. 19-32). In this section, the Iowa River corridor is divided into three units - the North Corridor unit, the Urban/University Corridor, and the Southern Corridor. The recommendations listed below follow the outline of this section; your review and evaluation of our suggestions will be facilitated by reference to the pages cited above. The Riverfront Commission recommends: 1. That the City Council strongly urge the Corps of Engineers to create a public river access park near the outflow from the Coral- ville Reservoir and that the emphasis in this park be as a natural preserve rather than a recreational facility. (p. 19) 2. That the City Council request that the Coralville City Council encourage River Products Company to provide a vegetative buffer along the river near the extraction operation. (p. 22) 3. That the City. Council advise the Johnson County Board of Super- visors that provision of an access park near the Butler bridge and the provision of a camping area near Rapid Creek be viewed as a low priority. (p. 21) 4. That the section encouraging the provision of launching and landing facilities for small craft at all existing and proposed riverfront parks be modified to include the provision of such facilities only at selected sites. (p. 24) 5. That the Council be commended for its past cooperation with the .University of Iowa and encouraged to continue in a cooperative effort to implement the creation of a linear walkway in those areas nICROi ILfffD BY JORM MIC ROLAB 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS •Des r•10Ine5 C in which City/University property lines overlap and that the City provide the necessary plantings on city property to compliment the work done by the University. (p. 24) 6. That the Rocky Shore Drive bikeway continue to be a high priority of the Council, in order to provide a safe and continuous bike and pedestrian trail on the west side of Iowa City. (p. 24) 7. That a riverfront community park in the peninsula area and the provision of a pedestrian bridge over the old Coralville Power Dam be placed on low priority. (p. 24-25) B. That Terrill Mill Park be considered as fulfilling the suggestion for a neighborhood park in the vicinity of Taft Speedway. (p. 27) 9. That the work begun by Project GREEN in maintaining river visibility from public thorough fares be continued by the City. (p. 27) 10. That any use of the Coralville power dam, maintenance of riverfront housing and removal of residential dwellings from floodprone areas be placed on a low priority. (p. 27) 11. That the City Council retain its policy to preserve the scenic river wall and ravines in the vicinity of "Lover's Leap." (p. 28) 12. That the City Council suggest to Planning and Zoning that amendments be made to the Comprehensive Plan to encourage the goal of more compatible riverfront development between Burlington Street and Highway 6. 13. That the parkway designation for various segments of existing streets become a low priority since much of that designation has already been accomplished along Dubuque Street and Highway 6. (p. 28) 14. That it be recognized that the major south end community park outlined in the Plan has been partially provided by the acquisition of Sturgis Ferry Park, Mesquakie Park and Napoleon Park and that further development of the park, as conceptualized, should be encouraged. ( p. 30) 15. That the City Council in its updates of the Comprehensive Plan consult and incorporate the recommendations of the Stanley Plan wherever applicable. 16. That the City continue in its cooperative efforts with Johnson County and Coralville to improve riverfront conditions. 17. That the City continue in its efforts to resolve any jurisdictional questions involving the use of the river and enforcement of use ordinances. 18. That the City Council request the State Hygenic Lab toapprise the Council periodically, of whether the Iowa River meets "swimmable and fishable" standards according to EPA requirements. tp/sp rucRor IUIED BY J JORM MICRdfLAB i I ! CEDAR RAPIDS DCS !4018CS L� City of Iowa City Date: May 26, 1982 7o: City Council From: Riverfront Commission rK Re: Priorities - 1982-83 The following issues are stated in an order of decreasing priority. These priorities are intended to be considered within the context of the update of the Iowa River Corridor Study. i A. Provision of a buffer and linear bicycle/pedestrian way along the Iowa River. *Continue efforts to incrementally complete the Rocky Shore Drive bicycle/pedestrian trail. *Pursue means to provide green space between development and the Iowa River including the acquisition of conservation easements, the adoption of a River Corridor Overlay Zone Ordinance, and the inclusion of Riverfront concerns in applicable development reviews. B. Provide for the safety of individual users of the river. *Resolve the jurisdictional question relating to enforcement of river use ordinances. *Adopt a "no wake" ordinance to alleviate conflicts between users. Preserve the visual and ecologic amenities of the river banks. *Maintain river visibility from public thoroughfares in coot with other public and private groups. *Require vegetative screening between riverfront development river. *Provide river bank plantings and erosion control measures property abutting the river. *Inform private property owners of the options available for control. C. Provide increased access to the river. tpl/5 *Acquire additional public park land along the river. *Evaluate the need for launching and landing facilities at riv parks. Recommend actions regarding riverfront concerns to neig jurisdictions. I Id ICROf ILI4ED DY ' JORM MICRbLAB ' I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 20, 1982 To: City Council and City Manager � From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer Re: Alley Paving, Lyon's 2nd Addition, Block 6 from Bowery Street North and East to Johnson Street, Paving Assessment Poll The estimated construction cost for this alley is $59,400. Court house records show 24 different property owners along this alley. Estimated assessments for these individual owners range from $278 to $14,035. The Engineering Division was able to contact all but 4 of the 24 owners regarding this possible assessment project. Those that could not be reached were considered as objections. Keep in mind that of the owners that indicated they would not object, many were still not in favor of the assessment project. The breakdown was as follows: Stand on Number of Assessments Owners Would not object 10 Would Object 10 Not Contacted 4 Assessment % of Total Amount Proposed Assessment $35,841 60% $14,648 25% $ 8,911 15% As indicated, only 40% would object, even when' including those not contacted. As a reminder, the State Code of Iowa requires 6 of 7 votes of Council for all assessment projects, and 7 of 7 (unanimous) votes of Council for assessment projects where a remonstrance has been filed with the City Clerk, signed by owners subject to 75% of the amount of the proposed assessment. tp3/8 LF... l j- MICROEILnED By JORM MIC R(i/LAB ' j eennR RAPIDS •Des wola[s i 16FE \1 r L City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 15, 1982 To: City Council and City Manager' From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer ; Re: Sidewalk and Guardrail Along Van Buren Street from Burlington Street to Court Street Attached is a drawing showing the existing and two proposed locations for sidewalk and guardrail on Van Buren Street from Court Street to Burlington Street. At the present time, the only sidewalk available is on the west side of Ralston Creek, within the Van Buren Street right-of-way. See location 2 on attached drawinq. This sidewalk is located between existing buildings and a chain link fence which is overgrown with trees and brush creating a tunnel effect and does not extend to Burlington Street due to the Buriington Street- culvert widening. Pedestrians now walk across the Ralston Creek Village parking lot and through the private property north of the parking lot. The City's cost to repair existing sidewalk, remove brush and extend new sidewalk along the west side of Ralston Creek (excluding needed additional right-of-way purchased at Burlington Street end) is estimated at $988. A sidewalk along the east side of the creek, along Van Buren Street, is not practical due to the lack of parking area. See location 3 and typical section on attached drawing. Guardrailing could be installed in this area but would make snow removal and trimming of trees and brush difficult and is not recommended. I have checked with Traffic Engineering and no accidents involving cars into the creek have been reported. The cost estimate to install a guardrail along the west side of Van Buren Street from Burlington Street south to the old railroad culvert is estimated at $5,600. Location 1 on attached plat, represents a four foot wide sidewalk on a 4.45 foot right-of-way owned and proposed on the approved Ralston Creek Village LSRD. The cost of this sidewalk would be at the developer's expense. Location 4 on attached drawing, represents a proposed sidewalk along the north side of Ralston Creek Village LSRD parking lot, connecting the City's existing sidewalk with that sidewalk proposed by the Ralston Creek Village LSRD location 1. Jim Clark, owner of the Ralston Creek Village, has indicated that he prefers this location, in that pedestrians therefore, would not be as apt to cross through his parking lot; he has indicated his willingness to work with the City in providing right-of-way or easement for the sidewalk. The City's cost to install this walk is estimated at $2,700 excluding costs incurred obtaining right-of-way or easement. 111CROEILME0 DY JORM MICR6LAEI CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES lb e�l ii P1 ki C r E Engineering recommends this last alternative although there are several questions which will have to be answered before implementing this plan. Several questions that come to mind are (1) who is to own the right-of-way for sidewalk, developer or City; (2) who is to maintain sidewalk, developer or City; (3) if City is to own and maintain the sidewalk, a right-of-way of 15 feet and a walkway 8 feet in width is recommended instead of the existing 4.45 foot right-of-way and proposed 4 foot walkway; (4) if property adjacent to the sidewalk were to further develop, buildings could be constructed up to the sidewalk right-of-way again creating a tunnel effect as along the west side of Ralston Creek. I will be available to discuss this matter at your convenience for further direction. bj3/1-2 MICROFILMCD BY 1 1 "JORM MICR6 AS � CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MO MES I 16L,?'/ 1 BURLINGTON ST U Q II3 �? %j N l0_R JT H SCALE. 1': 100' Q ❑ PROPOSED SIOEWALK REPAIR WASHOUT FROM I.C. WATER DEPT. ROOF DRAIN parking CLEAR BRUSH AND TREES let ALONG FENCE 4 EXISTING SIDEWALK RALSTON CREEK 3' VILLAGE OO 1 T Q o be installed by p Owners of Ralston Creek W Qv Village LS.R.D. CD Q2 Extend Existing SidewalK J �� FI on West Side of Ralston Creek Olnstall Guardrail along GP. w West Curb Line of 0:1 Van Burcn St. m I 04 Install New Sidewalk along North Property Line of Ralston Crcek Village. COST ESTIMATE "K'91"1! 1 54,000 -(walkwa ainstalletl does of Yinclude R.O.W. purchasenecessary to witicn walkway) EXIST. W2 $ 989 -(does not include R.O.W purchase necessary to extend Sidewalk) 3. $ S.R00-(guardrail only) 4. $ 2,700-(4'walkway) TYPICAL SECTION no scale 141CR0rlU4ED DY ' JORM MICR46LA13 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1•10I1ES I i i a J 1 i ♦ 1 l�~ L'1 City of Iowa City MEMORAND 1 DAT 3,R tember• 20, 8' TO: Planning and =oning Commission FROM: Robert h. Jansen C t1 V RE: College I1;11/South Dudge tloraturluln-b.tLing Code Amendme(t i You have asked for an analysis or opinion concerning several questions in connection with ,your consideration of an amendment to the zoning code rezoning the College Ilill/South Dodge areas or portions thereof. Specifically, you have asked me to address the questions of downzoning and spot zoning. DOWNZONING As ,you undoubtedly know, a change from a less restrictive classifica- tion to a more restrictive classification is referred to as downzoning. .Un example of duwntuning would be a change from a commercial or multi- family classification to a single-family dwelling classification. The landowner's options for use Of his land are constricted by this type of rezoning; he is deprived of sonic Of his power to use his land by down - tuning. See Vestal, Iowa Land Use and =oning Law. (1979). Thc legal standards for judging the validity of an amendment to the tuning code are the same as those for judging the validity of a zoning code itself. Generally, :in amendment to the code is accorded the same presraaptiun of vali,!it•: as the o:•i,4ina1 _oning :ode. .lafte_e v. (:in of DtIvcn urt, 179 S.h. 2d .it 555, '['lie burden, then, is on tip, one who attacks the ordinance for amendment) to prove that it is invalid. Jaffe v. City of Davenport, supra., The attack on the invalidity of the amend- ment downzoning a particular pruperty o• pruperties may rest on a claim that sane is not proper under the police power, a denial of equal pro- tection or a denial of due process of l:ai. Ilse property Owner may attack the downzoning as being a taking without due process or just compensation if the amendment, in effect, takes away the onl:• reasonable use of the pioperty. Keller v. Cityof Council Dluffs, 66 N.W. 2d at 118. If the owner is unable to meet this heavy burden, he may prevail if he can'prove that the downzoning bears no reasonable or substantial relationship to the health, safety, morals, and general wel- fare; thereby being an invalid exercise of the City's police power. Lastly, the owner may be able to prove that the downzoning violates equal pro- tection by discril:1inating against a particular class of persons or by treating persons of the same class in an unequal. manner. 11K cf,3 MICROFILMED B1' J JORM MICRbLAB J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES VINES r planimig and :oning Commission september 20, 1952 Page - The burden on the property Owner is very great. Under any of the fore- going theories, however, it will be necessary for the owners to assert hardship to the particular property because of the downzoning; to ex- plain why the property is ill-suited for the zoning change; and to re- fute any claims of benefit to the public from the down:oning. See Costal, supra. The test in such cases applied by the courts is generally a balancing test between .the hardships to the owner and the benefits to the public derived from the downzoning. The court will uphold tlue zoning change if it finds any substantial benefits to the public, such as maintenance of property values in the area; avoidance of strain on sewer, transportation and educational facilities; and maintenance of the general community character. Anderson v. City of Cedar Rapids, 168 N.W. 2d at 742, Jaffe, supra. SPOT ZONING As you know, spot zoning is the process by which a portion off -a uniformly zoned area is rezoned to a classification with different restrictions. .laffe v. Cin• of Davenpurt,supra. Although the courts look upon the pro- cess with distavoT ritis not per se illegal. As lung as the property to be reclassified varies in character and use from the utter properties in the zone. and as long as the amendment ilot un— reasonable, arbitrary, or contrary to the comprehensive plan, the actions of the Commission and Council will be upheld. Jaffe, supra;spy v. Ehlers, 115 N.W. 2d 198, 200. Factors to be taken into consideration in deciding if tilt, propertY can rc;sonahly be distinguished from its surroundings are: "the size of the ';put caned, the uses of the sur- rounding property, the changing conditions of the arca, the use to which the subject property has been put and its suitability and adaptability for various uses...". Jaffe, supra, at 556. The first important Iowa case on 'put :citing was leper v. City of Council. Bluffs, 66 N.W. 2d 115, in which the city rezoned three lots in an "A" re— s—�ntial district in order to legalize the existence of a convalescent home which occupied the lots. The home had been in operation for over ten ,years, and was the only deviation from the class "A" restriction in the area. The court held the rezoning valid. The action of the city in reclassifying the three lots was not arbitrary or unreasonable. It was not illegal spot zoning. The Iowa Supreme Court stated the rule to be that the "spot zoning" was not ;in illegal exercise of zoning power if the property value is sub- stantially depreciated by the burdensome comprehensive zoning restrictions and no substantially new burden is thereby placed upon the surrounding pro- perties. Id, at 66 S. 1 2d at 121. The Court reasoned that under the circumstances it wouldimpractical and expensive to force the owners of the convalescent (tome to convert it into a single-family dwelling. Furthermore, 141CRDEILI•ICD BY JORM MIC REILAB � CEDAR RAPIDSDES I401NCS a_ i r LF... Pluming and =Doing Comniissien September 'D, 198: Page 3 the Value of the adjoining properties would not be depressed by the re- classification since the home had already occupied the lots for many years. This rezoning was to accomodate a prospective new use. CONCLUSION The foregoing does not attempt to specifically discuss example~ within the moratorium area. However, the principles stated do provide the legal guidelines to be followed in your decisions and should be followed in any analysis and discussions by the Commission as it develops recommendations. cc: Neal Berlin Don Schmeiscr Doug Boothroy Richard Boyle f i 7 &s'S� 111CRUILNED BY ! JORM MICR6LAB ' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I � 1 1 II V 1 u` 1 RcCEIVEp SEP 2 3 1982 Dov✓ntown Iowa City September 22, 1982 , Chief Harvey Miller q Iona City Police Dent, Civic Center Iona City, Iona 52240 Dear Chief Miller; On behalf of the members of the Iowa City Downtown Association, I Fa. wantto thank you and your department for the professional nrotection of the downtown area during the Io',' IoY•ra ,;tate wcel;rnd. Property damago2 vondalirm and vicre front t,l r) IO.�Ilj,7 U!q 17;.• ;j f)7U, very visi_h]e foot natrolU "r ) nl'nid yrn)r r, Iccc•c' d r•• •n^` ' your effort; :• 7 t 'i'i liono,l LII •' i ; I I I',... I 1 . (; Association :J::II an :)IIIA Of il.:. ]j • on future football wcelcerds. Keep up the wonderful work. Our best wishes are with you. Sincerol;; , Lee D. Stank President cc: Por. *seal. Berlin �� LllS •1 f Affiliated with lhc• Iowa City Chamhrr of ('onnnrrrr 1 ' 1 MICBOMMED BY 1 - JORM MICR(SL AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 7 I I r I I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE:September 24, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Finance Director RE: Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Based upon data provided by the Chamber of Commerce, there are currently 184 motel rooms within the City limits. The data shows that the average room rate is $34 with a 78-80% occupancy rate. Therefore, a 5% hotel/motel tax would provide tax revenue of $89,054, assuming an occupancy level of 78%. The new downtown hotel is projected to have between 135 and 180 rooms. The occupancy level is projected at the same as that now occuring at the present motels for two reasons. First, the recent closing of the Rebel Motel, which also experienced the high occupancy rate, resulted in a lack of downtown lodging facilities. Second, it projected that downtown Iowa City will become a site for conventions, thus increasing the demand for hotel/motel rooms in Iowa City. Several organizations have rejected Iowa City, in the recent past, because of the lack of downtown convention facilities. Therefore, the additional tax revenue which could be derived from a downtown hotel with 135 rooms and an occupancy rate of 78% would be $65,338 annually. Combining the tax revenue from the present motels and the downtown hotel results in a total annual tax revenue figure of $154,392. 141CROTIL14ED DY J o- JORM MICRO FLAB - 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401'IES r Seutember 24, 1982 Iowa City Council Members: Enclosed is infonnation concerning the Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau. We hope this packet will acquaint you with how the Convention Bureau functiors and how it might function in light of passage of the motel/hotel tax this November. The materials we have enclosed are what you might receive if you attended a convention in our cities. These brochures were paid for through donations from members of the Convention Bueau and various organizations. r If after reading this material, you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Thank yoL for your Lime. Sincerely. Rcnte Jedlicka Director nut); l.pl 11 vi Ile runvent.iun Bureau EnLlosurr�•; P.O. BOX 2355 IOWA CITY IOWA 52244 (319) 337.9637 MICR0f IL1•111 BY � JORM MICR#LA13 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES t101 NES i . r A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE CONVENTION BUREAU THE BEGINNING in early 1979, the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in recognizing a need for a Convention and Visitors Bureau. An effort was made to aggressively organize a group to compete with the other cities in Iowa. At this time, the Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau developed, as did the Convention and Tourism Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Although the Convention Bureau works closely with this Chamber committee, the Bureau was developed as a separate identity with a Board of Directors, by-laws, and members from both Iowa City and Coralville. A comnitmer was made that this organization would work closely with promoting of both cities. 'iS 4 T41-I&OK Membership for the Convention Bureau is open to any person or business belonging to the Greater Iowa City Chamber of Commerce or Coralville Chamber of Commerce. A dues structure was implemented by noting what other cities were doing with Convention Bureau membership, and recognizing whom would benefit from conventions and tourism in the area. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. The Board makes all final decisions and is open to anyone belonging to the Convention Bureau. At present the members include: Don Crum (Younkers) Dave Haney (KRNA)- Emilie Rubright, President (Mall Merchants Assoc.) CONVENTIONS Neil Trott (Heritage Systems) Pat Wells (Iowa State Bank) Bob Winter (Ironmen Inn) The Convention Bureau has been influencial in establishing and assisting the following conventions in Iowa City/Coralville: 1980 State Republican Convention (in cooperaLion with Cedar R,rpids) -1,200 visitors - 1980 State Softball Tournament -1,000 visitors - 1981 State Optimist Convention -800 visna x,- 1982 Tri -T Convention -300 visiturs- 1982. University Camera Club -200 visitor,, - 1982 Coralville Optimist Convention -500 visitm•s- 1982 Mechancial Contractors Assoc. -300 visitor; - 1982 Big Ten Swim Meet -1,000 visitors - 1982 Iowa Manufacturers Assoc. Convention -300 visitors - 1982 State of Iowa Rose Show -150 visitors, 3,000 observing - 1982 U.S. Wrestling Federation Nat'l Tour -1,200 visitors - 1982 U.S. Postal Service Upward Bound Con -7.00 visitors - 1982 Tandem Bicyle Rally -2.00 visitors- 111CROMMED B1' 1 "JORM MICRbL49 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYEs I • r L11 UPCOMING CONVENTIONS Research Nursing Convention, September 1982, 200 visitors National Assoc. of College Stores, October, 1982, 400 visitors State Men's Bowling Association Tournament, Feb -May 1983, 1,000 visitors/week-end Big Ten Gymnastics Tournament, March 1983, 1,000 visitors Midwestern Regional Research Nursing Convention, April 1983, 600 visitors League of United Latin American Citizens, June 1983, 1,000 visitors Association for Retarded Children Convention, June 1983, 300 visitors Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Antique Care Convention, July 1983, 1,000 visitors Farm Progess Show, (in cooperation with C.R.), Sept. 1983, 1,200 visitors BIDDING The Convention Bureau attempts to bid as many conventions as it can afford. Most cities bid a convention by sponsoring a hospitality room for the convention members, or the Convention -site committee, maybe the Board of Directors. In addition to bidding with a hospitality room, the city must provide literature for a large number of members, travel to the city where the Board meeting occurs and make a presentation. Many committees expect free gifts from your city if you really are interested in the convention. If is obvious that this costs great sunis of money. Due to the Convention Bureau's present budget, it must only bid conventions that it is sure (or almost postive), that it will receive. Competition is very tight and many cities in Iowa have budgets to lure committee members through freebies, drinks, meals, and elaborate hospitality rooms. Being realistic, the Convention Bureau only bids for conventions that our cities can accomodate. We will made bids for conventions from 50 to 400. Unfortunately, cities in Iowa thdt can house conventions of 1,000, compete strongly for the smaller conventions that we are interested in, also. Many conventions require airport occommodations. The airport situation in Iowa City does harm our market. This is ,mother reason that the convention bureau must presently aim at state or regional conventions of about 300 to 400 participates. HOW A CONVENTION BOOSTS THE LOCAL ECONOMY Johnson County ranks 6th in the state for tourism, with $65,972 being spent each year on trdVel!! It provides a payroll of $12,942 for 2,530 jobs. The Iowa Development Commission estimates that each convention participate spends $82.00 a day during a convention and this money changes hands seven times! If we look back at the conventions held just this year in Iowa City/Coralville, we have 4,350 participates from January until September. This means that they dumped about 356,700.00 dollars of FRESH MONEY into our local economy. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MIC R46LAB - 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO18ES I i r SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM THE IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE CONVENTION BUREAU A full-time staff person is available to assist you with your convention provided include: arranging for lodging Bccommodations arranging for meeting rooms, exhibit rooms arranging for dining service, banquets, refreshments proofreading of printer's copy of convention program distributing printed materials advice on mailing of program, and other conference materials pre -registration correspondence with conference participants registration of participants collections of registration fees distributions of name tags and conference materials preparation of conference rosters secretarial and clerical support services for the conference Payment of conference charges, preparing bills, collecting fees, and preparing final statement or account supply speaker leads or suggestions supply speaker for welcome arrange for tours or nightly entertainment arrange for spouse packets for those not participating in conference arrange for golfing, tennis, or swimming arrange buses or vans arrange airport transpor•Lation 3. Services All these services are free, providing they do not include extra charges to the Convention Bureau. The Bureau also supplies conference supplies at no extra charge: name badges conference folders pointsof interest brochure restaurant guide motel list shopper's guide to the area Amana Colony information Old Capitol information Plum Grove information University of Iowa information Hancher information Kalona information Maps of Iowa and Iowa City/COrdlVille Various other brochures, including camping and park information, Iowa tourism information, (seat Rivers Region tourism infm•mation, and some surrounding tourist attraction information m nICROf MED BY i 1 -JORM MICR46LAB i n CEDAR RAPIDS DES 14014ES i �� r Motels Alamo Cantebury Abby Abby Retreat Highlander Inn Ironmen Inn Mar -Kee Motel Capri Lodge Sunset Motel Restaurants Carousel Restaurant Country Kitchen The Fieldhouse Hardee's Highlander Supper Club Iowa River Power Company Restaurant Lark Supper Club Taco John's Purveyors Hawkeye Wholesale Department Stores K -MART Younkers Sears, Roebuck and Company Sycamore Investors, Inc. Media Iowa City Press -Citizen_ KXIC-AM Radio KRNA Banks, savings and loans Dain, Bosworth, Inc. First National Bank Hawkeye State Bank Iowa State Bank and Trust Hills Bank and Trust Perpetual Savings and Loan MEMBERS n Retail Enzler's Inc. Ewers Men's Store Fanfare's Frohwein Office Supply Iowa Book and Supply Jackson's Lenoch and Cilek Malcolms Lantern Park Merchants Association Mall Merchants Association Nagle Lumber Company Old Capitol Center Merchants Associati Randall's Foods St. Clair's Clothing West Music Company, Incorporated Service Aero Rental Cantebury Standard Service Colonial Lanes Econony Advertising Fluegel Enterprises Hartwig Motors Mary Hartwig Datsun Hawkeye Moving and Storage Hilltop DX Car Wash and Service Center hlcGurk-Meyers Motors Old Capitol Motors Plamor Bowling Lanes, Inc. Suepple's Florist, Inc. Technigraphies Industry and utilities Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Linn County Rural Electric Company Westinghouse Data Score Systems Professional Burt Frantz and Associates Frdntz Construction Getman Optical Greenwood and Crim, C.P.A. Manpower I.leardon, Sueppel, Downer, R Hayes MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR46LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 ■_-, MEMBERSHIP DUES Motels 51.00/room/month Purveyors el' 1.00/day/Yar =$365/Pea Restdurants and bars under $100,000 annual gross: $75.50/dr= 5182.50/year under $200,000 annual gross. $ay1.00 /day = $365.00/year over $200,000 annual g Departm� Stores $12.00/month = 5144.00/Year Media � !` $10.00/month = 5120.00/year I Banks savings and loans i $10.00/month = 5120.00/year Retail $6.00/ntonth = $72.00/Year Se rvice barbers, florists, gasoline stations, transportation, etc.) 55.00/111onth = $60.00/year Industry and utilities $8.33/month = 100.00/year dentists, etc.) Professional (attorneys, realtors, doctors, $4.00/1110nth = $48.00/Year Individuals $1.00/111onth = $12.00/Year 1 i MIERor IL14ED BY J j JORM MICR46LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i ' I �( r A LOOK AROUND THE _STATE At present, we are the only convention bureau in Iowa operating without hotel/motel Lax revenues. In most cities, convention bureaus were organized AFTER the motel Lax was approved. Due to a concerned effort in this area, we are fortunate to have a sustaining bureau without these revenues. SUSTAINING BUREAU but not COMPETING BUREAU!! Cedar Rapids TOTAL TAX REVENUE Convention Bureau 469,455 93,691 (20%) Davenport TOTAL TAX REVENUE 231,000 Convention Bureau 27,500 (11.9%) Des Moines TOTAL TAX REVENUE 1,550,000 Convention Bureau 155,000 (10%) plus revenues from: Polk County 15,000 ! Urbandale 20,000 West Des Moines 20,000 Clive 5,000 TOTAL 2151000 Dubuque TOTAL TAX REVENUE 247,000 Convention Bureau 35,000 (15%) Sioux City TOTAL TAX REVENUE 1155,000 Convention Bureau 41,000 (25%) Waterloo TOTAL TAX REVENUE 142,000 Convention Bureau 71,000 (50;11) t� Office location: Chamber of Commerce Employer: Convention Bureau members/boar( Office location: Chamber of Commerce Employer: Convention Bureau members/boar( Office location: Chamber of Commerce Employer: Conventioll Bureau members/boar( Office location: Chamber of Commerce Employer: Chamber of Commerce Office location: Chamber of Commerce Employer: Convention Bureau members/boar( Office location: Chamber of Commerce Employer: Chamber of Commerce The above convention bureaus are the only ones to our knowledge in the state. Most of these bureaus have two Ln Lhr•ee people on staff, as well as one secretary. j i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICF1#LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES I i a 1 I r 7. Agency Name_ Iowa City/L .trliille Convention cur•eau _ _ Year 1983 Name of Program------ - — ---- ------ CONVENTION BUREAU PROGRAM GOAL: The association is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic welfare of the Iowa City/Coralville Communities through the promoting of the communities as both a tourist attraction and convention site. Ob.iective A: In 1983, ability to compete with cities in Iowa such as Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Waterloo, through Promoting Iowa City/Coralville as a tourist and convention site. Tasks: 1. Ability to participate in travel shows which lure visitors, bus tours, and convention activity. 2. Developing and distributing a professionally produced promotion program for the purpose of selling our communities. 3. Ability to provide convention attenders a packet with pens, pencils, notepads, and literature on our area. 4. Attracting conventions through use of hospitality rooms, attractive display booths, and professional materials. 5. Attracting conventions and tourists through regional and state advertising. 6. Belonging to state, regional, and national organizations promoting tourism and conventions, which provide excellent contacts for conventions in our area. 7. Begin ac Live, aggressive pursuit of conventions by attending conventions slate -wide, 8. Ability to provide "What's Happening in Iowa City/Coralville Today" nn television and radio broadcasts, as well as a continous cable broadcast to be in the hospital lobbies and perhaps motels. 9. Developing weekend promotional packages to attract visitors to out, cities on "non-event" weekends. Resources Needed to Accomplish Program Tasks 1. Three full -Lime paid staff persons. 2. Office space for customers, one enclosed office, secretarial area, and meeting room for Board of Directors. 3. Supplies and materials necessary to Office of this size. 4. Copy machine/posLage m,ichinn, coffee pots, two IYPewriters, telephone / 5. Display materials and sign i MICROFILMED B1' l JORM MIC R46LAB, i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES n019ES / 1 a r 1 BUDGET AT PRESENT The director's salary is paid by the Chamber of Conmierce, who then bills the Convention Bureau. This is made possible so the director will receive employee benefits. The present budget structure is composed of membership dues plus a $500 donation from the Greater Iowa City Chamber of Commerce and a $300 donation from the Coralville Chamber of Commerce. Please note that included in this budget are the donations after. the total. This includes all those things that Iowa City Chamber donates to the Convention Bureau because of the Bureau's tight budget. Administrative Fee 14,000 Office Supplies 900 Postage 400 Photo Copies 400 Telephone 300 Travel/Meetings 2,000 Publications 1,000 (disc. 1,000 TOTAL $20,000 Under the Chamber of Commerce umbrella: Office space Utilties Parking Secretarial Services Insurance (life, health, unemployment) Office furniture (desk, chair, 3 file cabinets, 'pictures, bulletin board) Cleaning Service Zerox machine Literature (city and state maps, Restroom and supplies ideeting Room Storage Room Coffee pots and coffee Advertising Postage machine 19 committees and their personnel Telephone installation Prestige and convention contacts BUDGET FOR FUTURE large shelves, table, four chairs, community information) ** BY MAJOR PROPERTIES** Hospitality room costs Weekend promotion donatioi Travel/Meeting extra expe If the Convention Bureau was no lunger operating on a shoe -string budget, it would be reconmended that it pick up some of the costs that the Chamber is presently donating. It can only be estimated how much the Chamber might charge formany of its services listed above. At first glance, the total might be well over 8,000 when a considering office rental fees nd secre0riol services alone. i MICROFILMED BY l -�7 J JORM MICR<IIAB l 1 ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES t401NES , r CITY Ill ID:lA CITY • JOHIJAM COUNTY DIII'I.1U '.I PMT Af.;'I:(Y Blll";I'.T 101::'•1 I I Y Al. Yl AR 1084 9. AGPICY VAMC: Convention Bureau -_ roruc; r iw-ploted hy: Renee )ed)icka Approved by 8nard: auLhoriZed sign'IUrc oil dile lllIDGI_I Slll•IIVIRY -- --"" — FY 82 FY 83 - FY 84 ACIIIAI. PROJECTED BUDGET ]. NON-lASll A0.1.1 IS 0.00 2. 101A1 ON Phi I NG kll)( I. I ( 701,11 a 4 h) 20,000.00 _.. ... a. C,rrryover Ital,nlce (rash) b. Income (cash) 13,650.00 3. M -KIND SUPPORT (Total a 1 b i c I d) .. 40,100.00 - -- . _. a. Services/VolunLeers 300.00 — b. Material goods 2,000,00 C. Space, utilities, etc. 7.,800.00.._--.--- d. Other (specify: contacts, presti i) 30,000-00 4. TOTAL LXPFOf1ITIIRFS (Total a t b) 17,917.60_—_- --- a. AdministraLion 13,128.86 - - — - -- b. Program To Lal (List. Innrp'alll; below) 4,629.00 office supplies 956..00. -------__...____ _ postage/photocopies/telephone .852,0(1 .,_.. __._____ --- publications 697 00 travel/meetings 1924.00 _ tions oNl comments: We can nilly esLiaulte Lilis year's budget, an,, before 19;?3, 984 are estima be located ed, many what questions must be answered. For exanq)le, whiire will Lhe bit eau volunteers will they use, etc. i MI CR0I ILRED DY f JORM MICRdLA13 _2 ( I LOAR "'PIDS • DES 1401NE5 1 i Me r SEPARATE CONVENTION BUREAU (separate corporation Listed below is an estimation of how much it might cost to run a convention bureau on its own. These figures are very rough, and are compiled through examining other conventions bureaus in our state. INITIAL COSTS (start-up costs) Office furniture 5,000 Copy machine 2,500 Postage machine 360 Telephone installation 220 Sign 300 Coffee pots 75 TOTAL START-UP COSTS 8,455 YEARLY COSTS Director 30,000 Salesperson 20,000 Secretary 12,000 (These salaries are based on other convention bureaus in Iowa) Unemployment insurance (1.8%) 1,170 Office space rental 6,000 Utilities 1,500 Parking 300 Office supplies 2,000 Postage 1,000 Telephone 2,000 Travel/Meetings 7,000 Publications 3,000 Group memberships 2,000 Hospitality rooms 1,500 Insurance/Benefits 6,000 Misc. 2 Ono , TOTAL YEARLY COSTS 97,470 Start-up costs 8,455 TOTAL COST 105,925 I4ILROf 1LIdED BY ' I 1 JORM-MICRQLA9 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES hI01YES ! I 9. M J r September 9, 1982 MOTEL TAX During the informal work session, the Coralville City Council discussed possible uses of the Motel Tax. The Mayor and the City Council felt that the voters of Coralville should be advised of the City Council's intentions, so that these intentions could be taken into consideration when making a decision for the November election. The Mayor has estimated the tax revenue to be from a minimum of $200,000.00 up to a possible $420.00.00 depending on the occupancy rate and the room cost. The City Council unanimously agreed to take official action to commit the motel tax revenue (should the question pass in November) to the pur- poses listed. Naturally, all items must be justified as required for all City expenditures. 1. Operation of Convention Bureau; any justifiable operating expenses. Items such as the development and distribution of promotional mat- erials and pamphlets, advertising whenever appropriate etc., are to be considered as appropriate expenses. The maintenance and operating costs of the three "Exit 242" I-80 billboards are to be included in this item. The commitment for this item is 25% of the total motel tax revenue. The Council is able to make a three year commitment. 2. Several of the items in this section are one time expenditures, when these are completed, new projects will be considered in the follow- ing years. a. Johnson County Historical Society to complete museum project (this is in addition to the Capitol Hosts pledge). $20,000.00. b. Towards the operation of the Historical Museum. S 3,000.00. c. Initial phase of planning and construction of projects and funds set aside for projects in the area of 1st Avenue and Highway 6. This includes the following: shoulder work, plantings, limited utility work etc. Pedestrian and bicycle safety work is included in this item; specifically the start of a plan to construct an overpass at the 1st Avenue and Highway 6 intersection is an integeral part of this item. $100,000.00. ......CIUECD DY JORM MIC RbL4B j CEDAR RAPIDS •DES M019CS i 11. 1 ,. r '`♦ d. Additional street lighting on 1st Avenue and Highway 6. $ 2,500.00. e. Asphalt overlay at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Highway 6 in order to eliminate the dangerous cracks, and to be able to place visible permanent markings to des- ignate the lanes. To be matched with available State Funds. $40,000.00. f. To provide matching funds to begin.the repair of the Coralville "Old Power Dam". $10,000.00. g. Begin developing plans to renovate (not restore) and ex- pand Old City Hall for community use. Including some im- mediate repairs. It is envisioned that this building, when expanded and renovated, can serve the following our on free or rental basis; meeting place for local service clubs and lodges, Senior Citizen use, "Head- quarters" location for girl and boy scouts, possible use by Convention Bureau etc. etc. $20,000.00. h. Clear Creek clean up and repair of Creek banks in the area of the 1st Avenue bridge. $ 4,000.00. 3. Funds to be used in the City's General Fund for the purpose of keep- ing property taxes from rising too rapidly. $50,000.00. The above proposed amounts may be reduced, increased or deleted depend- ing on the available revenues. However, item #1 will remain at 25% in order to provide support for Coralville's Motel and Hospitality In- dustry. M. Kattchee Mayor J nICROEIunED BY JORM MIC R6LAB1 L CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MINES i 1 I a I r 10: ORDINANCE NO. 493 AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORAL- VILLE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section L. Hotel and Motel Tax Imposed. There is hereby imposed a hotel and motel tax at a rate not to exceed 5% upon gross receipts from the renting of any and all rooms, or sleeping quarters in any hotel, motel, inn, public lodging house, rooming house, tourist court, or in any place where sleeping. accommodations are furnished to transient guests for rent within the corporate limits of the City of Coralville, all as defined, allowed and pro- vided for in Chapter 422A of the Code of Iowa, 1981, and subject to the limitar tions, restrictions, conditions, provisions and penalties contained therein. Section 2: implementation. The city officers -are hereby 'directed to take such procedural steps as are necessary to accomplish the imposing of this hotel and motel tax by July 1, 1983, which shall include the placing of the questions thereof on the ballot for the City of Coralville, general election on November 2, 1982. Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances not spe- cifically provided for and in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Savings Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudica- tion shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part, section, or provision thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and _L:ect upon its passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this/3 day of O , 1982. 1, rr M TTCHEE, ayor ATTEST: 0��11''- HELEN GAUT, City Clerk /IL/ v ff IdMRDE1LIdED BY i JORM MICR6LAB- j CEDAR RAPIDS « DES MOINES r i L r L, PROCEEDINGS OF IHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, JOHNSON COUMIOWA. / Q' P A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa, wee held at City Hall on Tuesday, September 14, 1982 at 7:70 P.M. Mayor Xattchee presiding. Upon =11 call there here present: Council Members Dworsky Ehmsen, Fausett, Holcomb, Zajicek. Also present were City Attorney Donald L. Diehl and City Clerk Helen Gaut. A motion was made by Council Member Fausett, seconded by Council Member Zajicak, to approve the minutes of August 24 and September 7, 1982. 5 ayes. Motion declared carried. Ordinance No. 495, an Ordinance emending the Coralville Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 200, as previously amended, rezoning certain property (McCune property from R-1 to R-2) located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Coralville, Johnson County, Iowe was introduced and given its first reading in its entirety and Council Member Fausett moved to adopt. Seconded by Council Member Holcomb. Roll call vote, Ayes: Fausett, Holcomb, Dvorsky, Zajicek, Ehmsen. Nays: None. Motion declared carried. A motion was made by Council Member Fausett, seconded by Council Member Holcomb, to suspend the rules requiring Ordinance No. 495 to be read in its entirety on three separate dates and to give the second and third readings by title only. Second reading to be given on September 28th and third reading to be given on October 12th. Roll call vote, Ayes: Fausett, Holcomb, Ehmsen, Zajicek, Dworsky. Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3214. RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE OLIVERS COMPANY DBA/ TREE HOUSE LOUNGE was introduced by Council Member Holcomb, Council Member Zajicek. Roll call vote, Ayes: Holcomb, seconded by 7ajicek, Dworsky, Ehmsen, Fausett. Nays: None. Resolution declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7215. RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A SUNDAY BEER AND LIQUOR SALES PERMIT TO THE OLrvERS COMPANY DBA/ TREE HOUSE LOUNGE was introduced by Council Member Holcomb. Seconded by Council Member Zajicek. Roll call vote, Ayes: Holcomb, Zajicek, Fausett, Dvorsky, Ehmsen. Nays: None. Resolution declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7216. RESOLUTION SETTING SALARY OF CITY TREASURER FRANCES BEERS AS $420.00 PER MONTH, RETROACTIVE TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1982 was introduced by Council Member Holcomb seconded by Council Member Zajicek. Roll call vote, Ayes: , olHolcomb, Zajfeek, Dworsky, Fausett, Ehmsen. Nays: None. Resolution declared adopted. The yor that report reported 8eEngineering i Services to Councilwithinthenextfourweeksegardinggcchair Comprehensive ration will be subCorrection Plano for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A motion was made by Council Member Ehmsen, seconded by Council Member Dversky, to approve Comprehensive CorrectionnPlanafor gWastewaterServices CTreeaatmentnPlanin tt. amounthe yes.ofMotion7de�lared carried. The Mayor read comunimation from low Cin•/Coralville Com•ention Bureau thanking the Council for listening to their presentation on September 7th and requesting the Council to consider commitment of 25% motel tax receipts to the Bureau, if the motel tax question passes in November. The Council discussed commitment of motel tax receipts if the question passes in November. Council Member Holcomb moved that the City Council of the City of Coralville go on record favoring Motel Tax expenditures, providing the November vote is affirmative, in the follow- ing fashion. These amounts may be reduced, increased or deleted, depending an the available revenues. However, Item O1 will remain at 25% per year in order to provide suppore Hotel and Hospitality Industry, for Coralville'a 1. Operation of Convention Bureau; any justifiable operating expenses. Items such as development and distribution of pthe romotional materials and pamphlets, advertising whenever appropriate, etc., are to be considered as appropriate expenses, The maintenance and operating costs of the three "Exit 242" item. 1-80 billboards are to be included in this The commitment for this item is 25R of the total motel tax revenue. able to make a three year commitment. The Council is 2. Several of the items in this section are one-time expenditures. Vhen these are completed, new projects will be considered in the following years. a. $20,000.00 to the Johnson County Historical Society to complete museum project (this is in addition to the Capitol Hosts pledge? b. $7,000,00 towards the operation of the Historical Museum, I4ICROf ILMEO By I JORM MICR4'ILAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES l0GG J r -2- September 14, 1982 c. $100,000.00 to be used for the initiAl phase of planning and conscructaon of projects and funds set aside for projects in the area of 1st Avenue and Highway 6. This includes the following: shoulder work, plantings, limited utility wrk,etc. Pedestrian and bicycle safety work is included in this item; specifically the start of a plan to construct an overpass at the 1st Avenue and Highway 6 inter- section is an integral part of this item. d. Additional street lighting on 1st Avenue and Highway 6 at $2,500.00. e. Asphalt overlay at the intersection of 1st Avenue end Highway 6 in order to eliminate the dangerous cracks, and to be able to place visible permanent markings to designate the lanes. To be matched with available State funds if possible. City cost is $40,000.00. f. To provide approximately $10,000.00'af matching funds to begin the repair of the Coralville "Old Power Dam." g. $20,000.00 to begin developing plans to renovate and expand Old City Hall for community use. Including some immediate repairs. It is envisioned that this building, when expanded and renovated, can serve the following purposes on free or rental basis: meeting place for local service clubs and lodges, Senior Citizen use, "Headquarters" location for Girl and Boy Smuts, possible use by Convention Bureau, etc. h. $4,000.00 towards Clear Creek clean up and repair of creek banks in the area of the 1st Avenue Bridge. 3. Approximately $50,000.00 to be used in the City's General Fund for the purpose of property tax relief. Seconded by Council Member Fausett. Council Member Zajicek again expressed his opposition to the Hotel/Motel tax matter. Council Member Ehmsen stated he felt the foregoing motion would give the residents informa- tion as to haw the money wuld be spent, if the voters pass the measure. 5 ayes. Motion declared carried. r- The Mayor proclaimed the week of September 17 - 23, 1982 as "U.S. Constitution Week in Coralville." The Mayor proclaimed October 31, 1982 as "Halloween Beggars Night." A motion was made by Council Member Fausett, seconded by Council Member Holcomb, to allow the bills as presented September 14, 1982, 5 ayes. Motion declared carried. A motion was made by Council Member Fausett, seconded by Council Member Ehmsen, to approve the Clerk's and Treasurer's reports for the month of August, 1982. 5 ayes. Motion declared carried. The Mayor reported an the following: 1. Office of Planning and Programming has informed the City that it will rot. receive Community Development Block Grant funds this year. 2. Johnson County Council of Governments meeting to be held on September 22nd. 3. Mayor will be soliciting for holding the League of Municipalities 1983 meeting in Coralville. 4. Is processing all the sidewalk installations that need to be completed on City property this year. 5. Application is being developed for the Bus Storage Facility. 6. Council will rot meet September 21st. 7. Stop signs have been installed on 8th Street at 7th Avenue. City Attorney Diehl reported he has a draft of proposed Ordinance No. 496, Animal Ordinance, and will give the Council Members a copy. 111CROFILMED BY 1 -CORM MIC RQLAB J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES L r Most of U.S. sewer funds meGltt t. in Iowa going to DAL, area �yLQd'Ir1180N:.:: r.:a:: :,:: ••-li,- . -; ..:.-..., f., y � . •-y .�. ,,, -, ur.wrwour The Des Mom metropolitan area will receive the major share of f.ad week, DD' Q staff members federal money funneled Into the state recommended to the commission that for sewer construction am the oast the formula for distributing federal seven years under a plan approved by dollars remain unchanged The com- a state agency Tuesday. mission approved that recommends. The low& Eovhoemmial Quality Una Tuesday. Commission voted S to 2 at its . Uhl said the commission also meeting in Sims Qty to One a total of agreed that Des Moines should $122 milUm in federal feeds to help receive federal money to build sewer pay for a $200 million treatment lines before the treatment plant is pleat in Des Moines and its abaft ender way. One proposal would have The dwislos Is a big victory for denied federal support for plants that city oflfelals In the- Do Mates ars arso'LinoperaUm who said cutting the amort of The eammWoWsacdoomeans the federal support could donde widen- Des Moines area will receive most of tial water bills and trlpiethe rats the $$2 million a year that state paid by industries, officials expect to reodn from But Tusday's derision cubo mess federal sources for sewer comb sewer B ensbls�==dwiill esald AlImea in old Smitk �y bes Stdos,aDeprfmentdFlvbaamsa . "Mood. that the city's ion of tel Quallty. stall medrber, vales federal mosey will rup tteI those cities sed tows wat•to.load $IL{ miBlou ad $1&2 mWiou over their projecls without federal belp. ' the meet seven flscal years, beginning "What happened today Is. very Importar for the city W Dr Unless in October. But Joe 06r,'director of •cmtivti and the state of fowa," sew Reith Una greets for the DEQ, has said the Uhl, the only member of the commix Des Noiarears wW receive Heaven. sis who is from Des Hous tally" all of the federal money for At one Ume. DEQ da11 members sewer eomtruction in the state over had murdered changing the way to that period - Des MW= officials bad argued which money for sewer projects is distributed to Iowa cities became of that the DEQ ioddn't AARR Its des - cuts in federal funding. tribution method at this stage of Under that proposal. federal funds planning for the treatment plant The would be used to pay for 55 percent of city and its suburbs have been the cost to lows cities for building planning the new plant for about 12 treatment plats — not 75 percent as had been the case before. yenm Uhl said the commission also DFA officials said the proposal agreed Tuesday to use federal money would allow mon low& cities to to help pay for sewer projects in Iowa receive money from the shrinking pot City, Newton, Ames and Storrs lake._, of federal funds. '"nb is the bid way to use the The change would have cot the Des money to clean up the water problem ]Haines area's share of federal funds � io.the state," be said. now (Y ast.M•yers ftes:a.. estimated $US million — wdd 15711 percent of the $177 million the city _ speed er ^.,. ;_ .C: w. nn e . , �• ., million.DeeMMto andItti ecta0r�67i �. r would hove had to make up the differ- ifference. ence. The proposal sparked A atmrm of protest by city and civic leaders in Des Moines, who sold the Wmm in water raise would fault in "meal- IsUa" sews bills, for residents and could prompt iadadries to leave the city. j, lIILROEILIdED 6P JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES Vlq J , L, r OM 02 CedarRIowa/Tuesday, 992: The Gazette's editorials Untie local hands The message could hardly have been louder or clearer. Here were the duly elected representatives of Iowa's city -dwellers. Here were the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of Iowa And here is what they said: The time for local option tax authority is overdue. Cedar Rapids- last week hosted the annual get- together of the League of Iowa. Municipalities. When the cities' mayors, council members, attorneys and financial officers get together, the talk usually runs to financing. That was particularly true this year, because the league's convention coincided with another bleak financial update on the state's finances. The league's top priority, in a resolution passed unanimously Friday, wss a call for the. authority to let local voters •choose for themselves how they are taxed. The change in federal funding policies since Ronald Reagan's election has tightened the financial screws a few more painful turns on cities and counties. Last week's announcement of budget cutbacks on the state level assured local leaders that the answer won't come from, Des Moines. Yet the stubborn paternalism of the Legislature continues to block local governments from assisting themselves. Arguments in favor of some type of local -option tax have been made over and over again and nebd not be reviewed here now. The issue, after all, Is not whether cities should be able to levy a sales tax,,wheel tax, Income surtax or payroll tax. The issue is simply whether residents of the cities should be able to vote on the mater, to decide for themselves how and how much they'll be taxed. It seems a ridiculously simple sugges- tion, but it hasn't been simple enough to gain sufficient legislative support yet. A watered-down measure failed by a rote, in• the Senate -last year . _ ..,•::.;,; Some opponents claim they are protecting local citizens from big -spending city leaders. That's ridiculous, of course. To the extent they protect anybody, they protect citizens from themselves. More candid observers.say the issue is an. urban vs. rural dispute. Proponents say people who work and shop In a city should help pay to operate that city, even if they live In suburbs or on farms, Opponents say it Isn't fair to make a farmer or commuter pay, through a sales or payroll tax, for the costs of a community where he doesn't live. But that argument makes a false assumption: that such people aren't really a part of the community where they work or trade. They are, even if they don't reside within its corporate limits. The prices they pay for groceries, clothes and entertainment are -directly related; to the economic health of'the cities where they shop, work and play. The only question is if these non-residents will pay a little more through an equitable taxing system, or if their cost will be in the form of higher prices, poorer service and a more limited selection of goods and services. And finally, the Issue here goes beyond finances, although of course that is the overriding factor. There is also a matter of principle. As the league's resolution points out, local government must be permitted to respond to local initiatives. The very idea of "home rule" is a farce when local government is prohibited from financing those programs and projects that its people want and need. Endorsement of the proposal by Roxanne Conlin and Terry Branstad lasg,#*ek was hardly surprising. The issue crosses political lines and has also been a priority of Governor Ray. Perhaps this will be the year legislators finally decide to give Iowans credit for enough intelligence to truly govern themselves. 141CROriLI•IED BY JORM MICROLAB I j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES. 1696 J r L City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 23, 1982 To: City Council From: Neal G. Berlin, City Manager Re: Johnson County Health Department Health Awareness Program In a letter to the City Council, Andy Garcia -Rivera, a former Housing and Inspection Services Department intern, questioned the adequacy of the City's health maintenance programs. The "wellness" of City employees has received considerable attention from the City over the past year. Nevertheless, it is recognized that more should be done and is in the planning stages. Working with the Johnson County Health Department the City already has offered a four hour Stop Smoking clinic, conducted on City time and attended by 40 employees. The City also organized and subsidized lunch hour sessions of an Aerobic Dance class in conjunction with Iowa City Recreation Center, with sessions consisting of ten classes of 45 minutes each, and an average class size of 20+ employees in each of the three classes which have been held since last May. In addition, particularly the Police and Fire Department personnel have offered suggestions and the Human Relations Department has explored many possible opportunities. Partly because of Police and Fire Pension systems provisions, the City has a very large economic stake in the health of employees covered by those systems. For example, the police and fire pension provisions do not take into account the overall physical fitness or health habits of disabled police or fire personnel. There is irrefutable evidence that wellness programs sponsored by employers, whether voluntary or mandatory, produce more productive employees and save an employer many times the monetary investment needed to support wellness programs. Over the past year the City has spoken to several physical fitness consultants concerning their recommendations for a complete physical fitness program particularly for Fire and Police Department employees, materials have been reviewed from fire departments across the country who have programs in operation, and we have discussed the issue with representatives of our Fire union. Because previous physical fitness programs conducted within our Fire Department in the past have not been perceived as successful, we feel it essential that any new program, especially for Fire and Police department employees, be well planned and comprehensive. The consultants with whom we have discussed this, as well as our employees, indicate that a thorough physical exam, including a battery of diagnostic tests carefully supervised by a physician, should be preliminary to any of our efforts. This testing is anticipated to cost in the range of $150-$200 per Fire or Police employee. Following testing, an exercise "prescription" would be developed for each employee, and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I& 9 11. J r especially for Fire Department employees, the scheduling of work time for exercise would be considered as well as possibly the purchase of exercise equipment. As physical fitness and wellness generally represent an attitude and a "life-style," voluntary programs for employees generally produce greater results for a longer period of time. As programs develop, more employees seem to participate. Peer pressure and group dynamics seem to positively affect those employees who would not otherwise participate. However, where there is such a potentially great financial obligation and a high correlation between performance and fitness, such as in police and fire services, mandatory programs may be necessary. However, such a mandatory program must be adopted by the Civil Service Commission and the Pension .Board. A mandatory requirement for a satisfactory performance evaluation or promotion could be effective. This may require policy support from the City Council. A task force on employee wellness programs is in the planning stages. This group would include representatives from employee organizations, management and the Civil Service Commission. In the interim, the City will continue to financially support and offer volunteer programs. For example, rather than make expensive purchases of a great variety of equipment, the City is investigating assisting employees with the cost of using private facilities, providing increased opportunities for use of Recreation Center facilities, offering increased assistance for those employees who do not smoke, and providing opportunities for volunteer participation in the health awareness program sponsored by the Johnson County Health Department. The City did evaluate the Johnson County Health Department program when it was offered to the City last spring and decided not to participate at that time for the following reasons: I. Contrary to Mr. Garcia-Rivera's statement, the Johnson County program does not include physical assessment by University of Iowa physicians - the only medical assessment is performed by Nursing II students under direction of their instructor. The general assessment they perform may not be a sufficient evaluation for our Police and Fire employees, and indeed, according to the Johnson County program guidelines, participants over age 35, or those who are overweight or have other related problems, categories which would include a large number of Police/Fire personnel, must have a complete physical performed by a medical doctor prior to their participation in the program. 2. Although the particiption of non -Police or Fire personnel was considered, the program was offered to us last spring, with the provision that it only could be conducted during the summer months. 111CROCILMED BY ' JORM MICR46LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DCS t401YES 1691 3 At the request of City supervisors, who are faced with employee vacations and peak seasonal workloads in many departments, Human Relations normally does not conduct any activities during the summer that would require employees to be away from their jobs. Although it may be possible to conduct a program without using City time, in our experience attendance at non -paid programs could be expected to be very low, or inconsistent, especially in the summer. The City agrees with Mr. Garcia -Rivera that "wellness" and health awareness programs have many positive effects on employee morale and productivity, and may provide cost savings, however, the solutions are not as simple as just offering a single program sponsored by a particular agency. The City will continue to evaluate both needs in this area and programs such as that offered by the Johnson County Health Department. The number of volunteer programs will increase and be expanded consistent with time and budgetary constraints. It is expected that the wellness task force will recommend significant program expansions and mandatory requirements, if any, in conjunction with FY84 budget considerations. The City Manager will be pleased to comment on this issue at the informal Council session of September 27. bdw/sp MICROFILMID BY -JORM MICR6LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1&9) 9 1 J r INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 21, 1982, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, McDonald, Dickson, Perret, Erdahl. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Schmeiser. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N82-19, Side 2, 1916 -End, and Side 1, 1-708. Side 2, COUNCIL BUSINESS 1916-2007 1. There were no objections to use of the Council Chambers by the JAYCEES for a public candidates forum. All other city facilities were not available. 2. Neuhauser stated that it was unclear whether or not Iowa City should send a representative to the Johnson County Land Preservation Committee. City Attorney Jansen was asked to check with Asst. Co. Attorney and have an answer tomorrow. 2007 -End NEW ZONING ORDINANCE Side 1, 1-708 Schmeiser stated that Staff was awaiting direction from Council regarding scheduling. John Seward, Chrp. of P&Z Conn., gave P&Z's schedule as using their 'off' Mondays and Thursdays to deal with the new zoning ordinance and the proposed supplements to the Comprehensive Plan. The supplements will be taken through the neighborhood meeting process. Neuhauser questioned whether certain issues could be taken out of sequence. Seward stated that, as a group, P&Z was not in favor of this. In reply to questions, Jansen advised that the moratorium on College Hill area expires on December 29th, and Council is required to go through P&Z Comm. to adopt a new zoning classification. P&Z's public hearing on the College Hill area is next Thursday night and includes the Comprehensive Plan amendments and the changes in zoning. A recommendation will come to Council in October. Seward said that regarding the other area studies, they will review the process with staff assistance. P&Z will consider two alternatives, 1) using R3 and R3A Zones in some format within the existing College Hill Park area, or 2) potentially the RM20 Zone for the whole area. Staff recommendations were presented in the Inner City Area Report. If the whole area is rezoned to R3, 40% of the uses would be non-conformaing, Schmeiser noted. The theory on zoning, using an average range or a maximum density, along with translating this to the Comprehensive Plan, making non -conforming uses,was discussed by Erdahl and Neuhauser. Perret thought there would be additional residential uses in the new zoning ordinance. Geshwiller's plan noted. Balmer commented that some properties would be downzoned, and Neuhauser stated that if we can't have a Neighbor- hood Conservation Zone, we may have to zone to lower densities, have more non -conformity, to prevent incentive for tearing down existing structures and converting. Neuhauser called attention to the issues presented in the memo. Schmeiser explained the Non -accumulative Approach. It does not allow single family dwellings in higher density zones (RM 44--R3A and above; and RM80 zones). Examples of areas would be west of Dubuque, east of Clinton, I.1ICROEILnED BY JORM MIC Rd1L AB CEDAR RAPIDS DCS IdDIYES 7 r L Page 2 Informal Council September 21, 1982 north of Market -Jefferson, south of Court and west of Gilbert. The Number of Zones had been discussed earlier in the meeting. Perret asked to keep open the option he suggested regarding number of residen- tial zones. Agricultural Zone was discussed at a previous session. Regarding the Rural Residential Zone, Schmeiser explained why the areas were in square footage, the County Health Dept. requires at least 40,000 square feet of land to have a septic tank. In all zone the Dwelling Units per Acre are equated in square feet. The Intensive Commercial Zone is heavy commercial/light industrial uses designed for the purple areas on the Comprehensive Plan map --Lafayette, Benton, Gilbert St.areas and along Old Capital Motors, Harris Truck Repair Fountain Garage and the land to be annexed to the City. This zone does not permit shopping center uses, they should be in Retail Center areas. Highway Commercial Zone is exclusively for transient type of uses, hotels, motels, restaurants, truck stops, and there will be more control over traffic patterns. Balmer noted concern over how development will be controled at the Melrose/FW218 intersection. Schmeiser replied that in the short-range Comprehensive Plan, it is shown as residential develop- ment. An updated Comprehensive Plan map will be available in two weeks. Public Zone --All University owned property is zoned RIA. This will remove the regulation that no highrise development can be located within 200' of an R1A one, and will free up land for more intensive development next to University owned properties. Perret requested that the staff color differentiate between City, University and School lands on the map. The City has no control over University properties, it was pointed out. River Corridor Overlay Zone -This zone extends to the extent of the flood plain zone (based on map after the dam was built). City Attorney Jansen was requested to review the previous City Attorney's legal opinion on the legality of zoning land outside the flood plain. Neuhauser related restrictions that apply in Maine. Planned Development Overlay Zone. In the 15th line, the first word should be "Under". Schmeiser stated that this zone was where they tried to build flexibility in the ordinance in a residential zone. He explained the process. If there is a change from the preliminary to the final, it would then be considered by P&Z. Berlin commented that the suggestion for streamlining the processes should be addressed in conjunction with the consideration of a pilot housing project as suggested by HUD, possibly with Component Homes. Neuhauser pointed out that it cost the City about $9,000 to go thru the development processes for the City's housing project. Berlin commented he would schedule discussion on this project at an informal meeting and will talk with Loren Hershberger. Schmeiser stated that the modifications in the tree ordinance had been acted on in the new ordinance. Perret questioned if the schedule presented by the staff was realistic. Neuhauser suggested Council setting aside two whole Saturdays in March to go thru the whole ordinance. Schmeiser distributed a copy of the ordinance with staff changes written on the P&Z copy of recommendations. The August 5th copy previously distributed incorporates the staff revisions. P&Z wanted their recommendations to come to Council without the staff changes. The draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be ready for the next meeting for discussion. The area studies will be a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan and appended to the original Comprehensive Plan. micRor ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES 1 J C , I L Informal Council Page 3 September 21, 1982 COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. The City Manager advised that the new buses were here and could be viewed at the bus barn. 2. Balmer requested that the recommendations made by the Coralville Council be available for Council's discussion on the use of hotel/ 1I motel tax receipts. 3. The Mayor reminded all of the Joint meeting with Chrps. of Boards and Commissions on the 22nd at the Highlander, 3:30 P.M. 4. The Mayor also requested that the Convention Director prepare a Human Services budget, and that it be available for the discussion of use of hotel/motel tax receipts. Meeting adjourned, 9:10 PM I , �.... MICROFILMED BY -JORM MICR#LAB- • , CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014ES I i 1 r Z IOWA CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SEPTEMBER 22, 1982 JOINT MEETING WITH CHAIRPERSONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: 3:30 P.M. at the Highlander, September 22, 1982. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Press: D.I.-Leonard. The Mayor welcomed the Chairpersons and representatives of the Boards and Commissions and outlined the format of the meeting. BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS Steve Vanderah, Public Representative gave the report. He noted that the first Master's License had been issued to a female. SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION Chrp. Gladys Scott represented the Commissioners. She stated that in the past year 2065 persons had registered to use their services, 89% City, 9% County, and approximately 10% do not register. 137 volunteers gave 8410 hours of service, 25 teachers taught 75 courses. There are approximately 110-120 Eldercraft consigners. The Center serves 200 Congregate Meals, and provides 100 meals for Meals on Wheels, and services Autumn Park with meals. Usually there are 3 or 4 wheelchairs every meal. RIVERFRONT COMMISSION V.Chrp. Howard Sokol commented that the opening of Hawkins Drive had increased the traffic on Rocky Shore Drive, so it was more imperative that a bike path be constructed. He commented on the overlapping of jurisdiction of govern- mental agencies concerning the River Overlay Zone. He had seen 12 cars with boat trailers using the boat ramp at Sturgis Ferry last week, and again noted the need for a ramp in City Park. Evidently the Police and Fire Departments are not supportive of this need. Parks and Rec. Comm. does not favor it. RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION V.Chrp. Nancy Sheehan called attention to their preparation of the Community Energey Use Report, and co -sponsoring of the Sierra Club Energy Project. They hope to have a new staff person first of next month. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Chrp. John Seward pointed out that they needed much staff assistance, so recognized the staff working with them. They are reviewing changes to the Comprehensive Plan. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Chrp. Fred RiddlF stated that people were unaware of the many programs provided, and they had no money to use for advertising. Using a supplement to the news- paper and programs on the government cable channel were suggested. A 542,000 grant for Special Populations Arts and grant for Forester's program have been received. Fundamentals of basketball are taught to 125-175 youngsters on Saturday mornings. Volunteers to help with this program are needed. He spoke on the necessity for a new swimming pool. Participation by the School District will be explored. The Wave -Tek type of pool would pay itself off, and there is no land available for private enterprise to attempt a project. A new park study is not on their agenda at this time. Sheehan thanked the J. MICROFILMED BY J JORM MIC R6SLAB J 1 I CEDAR RANDSDES MOINES i � I i (' I r Page 2 Council -Joint B&C September 22, 1982 Commission for the horseshoe pitching court. Riddle outlined the problem with grading on Scott in connection with the soccer fields. Regarding the site for the swimming pool, it was noted that funds from Iowa City can't go to a Coral - Ville site. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Chrp. John Watson thanked the City staff for their support, and gave a summary of complaint activity. A problem is the length of time it takes to process complaints. They use the informal complaint process more frequently, it is less threatening, and less time consuming. Balmer commented on his concerns, and possible disagree- ment with statements made. Mayor Neuhauser asked that each person give only highlights or amplification of the statements in the annual report, as time was getting short and there were many reports still to be given. POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Bil Barnes, Counci appointed member, stated that the Civil Service Chapter was a difficult chapter of the Code to administer. Now the pension fund will be responsible for medical functions placing police and fire employees in disability. He noted that cardio -vascular disease treatment is expensive. There were no retirements, resignations, disabilities or deaths in FY82. He expressed their gratitude for the aid of Richard Stevenson regarding the portfolio. HOUSING COMMISSION Commission -member Fred Krause commented on the actions of the Appeal Board, and the completion of the public housing project. He noted a need for congre- gate housing, and stated that they were looking at the Central Junior High property. He congratulated Lyle Seydel on his excellent job. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Committee member Gina MdGee gave the overview and thanked staffinembers for their assistance. They also needed to advertise, and again the availability of cable was mentioned. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Chrp. Ar etta Ore % explained the selection procedure, Assessment Centers, will need about $10,000 to be established. This will take five full days of the Commissioners time. They will bring in a consultant/expert from other Iowa police and fire departments, for promotional tests. BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION rP• i erry reporte tat IE -1i City is first in the country for input by the community in saying what they want on cable. Political guidelines will soon be available for Channels 26 & 29. Hawkeye is ordering another Porta -Pack. The broadcast of the Council meeting has the largest draw. There is 50% satur- ation of households. He thanked the Staff for their aid. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pres. E Zastrow high ighted the accomplishments in completion of a year in the new building. They have absorbed a 50% growth in services. The expenditures projected for utilitiesare not being used. The computer saves 2'i staff persons salaries; 260 volunteers gave 5100 hours, 3 full time equivalents. Down time on the computer was 1%, National average is 5%. CLSI paid for the down time. Two keyboard terminals will be added next year. Terry (BTC) noted a new character generator will be added, with 120 pages. 141CRTILMED BY • JORM MIC R4�L A9 i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 J L r Page 3 Joint Council/B&C September 22, 1982 Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals Chrp. Rick Chambers pointed out that the number of applications for licensing was down 50% this year, and detailed some of the appeals. The Board does not want Council to combine the inspections, but to keep a qualified inspector for each trade because of the many changes in products, methods, for which each inspector needs to be up-to-date. Board of Appeals Building Codes Chrp. Robert Carlson represented the Board. Review and update of the Uniform Codes was a problem because of the shortage of staff to assist them. Balmer questioned if notices of amendments to the Codes are given to contractors. Carlson replied that as they know most of the contractors, they talk with them. Board of Adjustment Boar mem er Marcia Slager advised that they had had 29 petitions for variances for zoning and had approved 21 of them. Airport Commission Chrp. Dennis Sauegling noted several important accomplishments, specifically the agreement with the City regarding the land east of Hwy. 218/Airport for the Transportation Facility. They have negotiated a new lease with the fixed base operator with assistance from the legal staff. The Commission will need Council and public participation at the hearing on the Master Plan. New operating procedures have been adopted. Completion of FW218 is important for the commercial growth of the airport. Board of Review A letter rom Noel Willis, Chrp. of the Board, was distributed Mayor Neuhauser thanked all the representatives for coming. It is important that each commission hears what other commissions are doing. Council will be going into goal -setting next month, and it is helpful to know what is important to each Commission. Meeting adjourned, 6:15 P.M. 1 ' 111CROFILMED BY I CORM MIC RbLA6 -� CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MO11JE5 I N 1.3 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 27, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Dickson, McDonald, Lynch, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Boothroy, Knight Franklin, Jansen, Helling, Yeller, Kucharzak TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 82-19, Side 1, 708 -End, and 82-20, Side 2, 1-282. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING 708-950 Comprehensive Plan Franklin distributed copies of the Comprehensive Plan. L n -Den Hei ?h t' Subd. Part II Boothroy called attention to the letter from Atty. Barker and _tlie petition from the residents regarding the trees in the proposed storm water detention area. After discussion, Councilmembers agreed that staff could draft an amendment to the subdivider's agreement. Change Dover St. to Perry Court This is an undeveloped area. Knight explain- ed the rationale. Public hearing will be set. Rocca Subdivision/Coralville Councilmembers agreed with staff recommendation to forward no comments to the City of Coralville in regard to the final subdivision plat of Lot 1, Rocca Subdivision. The area will not be annexed soon, if ever. Council is to make a motion at the formal meeting. Rezoning Forest View Court Due to the objection filed, Council will need an extra -ordinary majority vote. Boothroy recalled his discussion with Atty. Meardon regarding rezoning the entire tract. He did not change his objection. Only the developed portion of the land would be non -conforming, as it is now non -conforming. Rezoning Bon Air Mobile Home Lodge As the objection was filed on this rezoning, an extra ordinary majority vote of Council will be needed. Zo�niny Code Amendment to incorporate Residential Mobile Home Zone into the Code. Neuhauser questioned if it should be adopted before rezoning any of the mobile home parks. It will be passed and adopted before the third considerations of the rezonings. Chapter 22 Manufactured Housing Parks. The Clerk questioned if the wording on Page 9 had been settled. Council determined that the word should be 'shall'. PRESENTATION BY THE IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE CONVENTION BUREAU 950-1604 Renee Jedlicka introduced Board of Director members present, and distributed the packet of information presented to conventioners, and went thru the overview previously distributed to Council in the packet, which included previous and upcoming conventions, the members of the Bureau, the dues structure, other organizations in the State, the Bureau's goals and resources, and their budget. Several Councilmembers thought it would be more efficient to work with the Chamber. The Human Services Agency budget form was attached to the materials. Council discussed the figure to be put in the budget for support of the Conven- tion Bureau from the proposed hotel/motel tax receipts, and settled on 25% of the proposed receipts, with a three year commitment. Details of collection and receipt of funds will be reported on by Staff. Council suggestions for use of the 75; of proposed receipts included: 1) MICROF I LIED BY I -J t JORM MICRbLAB 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS DES Id01AES r L Page 2 Informal Council September 27, 1982 maintenance of the Central Business District and 2) expansion of the Police Foot Patrol downtown. Perret noted concern regarding letter received from Election Commissioner/Auditor Slockett regarding wording of the hotel/motel tax question as it will appear on the ballot strip, due to limited space available. Berlin advised that Staff was given the one day to condense the wording, and Council and the City Manager were at the League meeting. The complete wording will be posted in the Ordinance on the voting machine door. RIVERFRONT COMMISSION 1604-2240 Chrp. Bernadine Knight introduced the Commissioners present. She called attention to the May 20, 1982 and the May 26, 1982 memo updating priorities. Voluntary conservation easements to provide a buffer are needed on the river from Burlington St. to Highway 6, where land is privately owned. Southgate Development had agreed to dedicate a 45' strip of land once their development at Sturgis Corners was completed. Council had agreed to accept the dedication, so Staff will discuss the dedication with Mace Braverman. Staff wants to present the form of the easement to Council before they discuss them with the property owners, and will also look at the easement used by Iowa Natural Heritage. The University has been concentrating their efforts on the area north of the Memorial Union. Their plan is being reviewed by Public Works. Neuhauser questioned if it had been decided who owned the land (r -o -w) north on River- side Drive above Burlington Street. Lewis reported on the status of Rocky Shore Drive bikepath work. Sokol stated that he thought it was the feeling of Council to do the project. Perret asked if the Riverfront Commission still had a realistic objective to acquire riverfront property in the north penin- sula and south of Highway 6. Franklin advised that the long range intention is to carry thru with the Stanley Plan. The onservation easements are a short term way to work toward that goal. Perret then called attention to the $250,000 funding allocated for purchase of the Shower's property which was diverted to the Urban Renewal project. Lynch cautioned making a commit- ment for that area and asked for a discussion to be scheduled on that issue. Regarding the latest version of the River Corridor Overlay Zone, Balmer asked for a discussion on what it will actually mean. Franklin explained the difference between the overlay zone and conservation easements. B. Knight also noted the jurisdictional question relating to enforcement of the river use ordinance. It may take an Atty. General opinion, Jansen stated, to regulate boat traffic. Our present ordinance is unenforceable. Neuhauser asked if a 28E agreement could be worked out and Jansen agreed it would be worthwhile to explore this suggestion. Balmer asked why a boat couldn't be launched at the Terrell Mill Park. Funding for parks will be discussed at budget time. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE 2240 -End Neuhauser asked if the Task Force had reviewed the new issues raised. Tape 82-20 Keller advised that they had. He discussed the concerns addressed in Side 2 the memo. It specified the type of activities which would trigger the 1-71 issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness, noting that work activities requiring a permit did not include awnings or siding installation. No building permit is required for installing siding, Kucharzak explained, this requirement was deleted two years ago by the Board of Appeals. Council discussed whether or not it should be put back in. The appeal process and requirement for extra -ordinary majority vote of Council to pass an Ordinance Establishing a Historic District satisfied Lynch's concerns. Keller called attention to the comments from other MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES. 1 J f - r Page 3 Council Informal September 27, 1982 cities who have a Historic Preservation ordinance. The ordinance will allow Countil .to name a Commission, they will deal with the three areas already thru the process of being designated a historic district, Summit St., Woodlawn and the North Side. McDonald questioned inclusion of the College Hill Area. Berlin said that Council could say their intent was to not proceed with designating this area until other matters relating to the area were resolved. McCormick thought it would be nine months before the Commission would have time to consider applications from any other areas besides the three already designated. AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 71-275 1. Regarding the sale of Parcel 64-1a to Armstrongs, Berlin stated he would have a response from Armstrongs on Tuesday. 2. The Mayor noted that in giving the permit to the Copper Dollar for the beer garden, it was understood that if there were any objections, Council would rescind their approval. Because of the objection in the letter on the agenda, all agreed to rescind the approval, the Staff to so notify Copper Dollar. 3. Regarding the letter on the agenda from Zaleski re the Orchard Court 4-plex, Council discussed the notification process for PAD's. Lynch cautioned putting the burden on the City for notification. Berlin stated that the Staff would come back with some ideas. It was noted that it would help if the contractors visited the neighboring property owners. 4. The City Manager called attention to the Ordinance on Alarms, the item had inadvertently been left off the agenda, but had now been added. 5. Berlin called attention to his Health Awareness memo and stated he would use this as an answer to the letter and proceed generally in that dir- ection if there were no objections. There were none. 5. The City Manager questioned what would be done with the Bowery St. alley. As a unanimous vote of Council would be needed for an assessment project, Staff will need to know if they should proceed. Lynch wanted to view the alley. 7. The memo regarding the sidewalk and guardrail on Van Buren St. will be discussed next week. B. The Clerk requested permission to present a Waiver of Call of Special Meeting at the Monday, Oct. 4th 4:30 meeting previously set by Council.; There were no objections. 9. Balmer requested a written report on extension of cable TV to Sterling Court area, and formalizing of the extension policy. 10. The Mayor asked that the City policy of towing illegally parked cars from private parking lots be reviewed. She also reported that the Police Dept. has only one breathilizer. City Manager will investigate. 11. Balmer questioned the status of the exemption of Home Town Dairies from the Noise Ordinance. Jansen noted that they had not met with the neighbors. The issue will be added to Oct. 4th informal agenda, with all parties notified. 12. Asst. City Mgr. reminded everyone of the tour of the Sewage Treatment Plant at 3:30 P.M. on Oct. 25th. Meeting adjourned, 7:10 P.M., to Executive Session. 111CRon LMED BY JORM MIC REfL AEI 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIYES 1 r EXECUTIVE SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 1 982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: September 27, 1982, 7:10 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret, Neuhauser. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Jansen, Knight, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Kucharzak TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #26, Side 2, 192-710. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5(b), to discuss strategy with counsel in matters where litiga- tion is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis- advantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald to adjourn, 8:00 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R(SLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1 r L INFORMAL 9/.77/?2 IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE UPDATE - 1982 DRAFT 111CROf ILM[D B1' JORM MICROLAB CCDAR ROM • DCS '-001NES 169. 7 J ,, r r TABLE OF CONTENTS V I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. Development Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A. Growth Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Developable Land. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 C. Design and Locational Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1. Trafficways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Transit . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Neighborhood Commercial Centers, . . . . . . . . . 9 �• III. Related Development Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A. Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B. Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 C. Human Needs/Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 D. Recreation/Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 E. Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 w F. Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 21 IV. Development Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 V. Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 VI. Study Area Analyses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ,M Southwest South East I" Northeast North Peninsula Inner City i,. i Tables 1. Developable Acreage Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 „ 2. Table of Developable Land 6-i 3. Trafficway Design Standards 8-i �^ 4. Developable Acres determined by School Capacity, . . . . . 17 5. Scoring Undeveloped Areas for the Development Sequence , . 25 r' 6. Sequencing Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-i 7. CIP Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Maps A. Map Reference for Developable Land Table . . . . . . . . . 6-i B. Trafficway Network, . . . B -ii C. Short -Range Residential Land Use Plan. . . 26 -ii D. Long -Range Residential Land Use Plan . . . . . . . . . . . 26 -iii ` E. Short -Range Density of Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-i 111CROf ILMEO BY L JORM MICR46LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES 140INES 1 r t TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont'd.) Appendices A. 1. Population Projections -low estimate 2. Population Projections -high estimate B. 1. Sewer Map 2. Engineer's Reports on Sewer Capacities C. 1. Functional Classification of Trafficways 2. Trafficway Design Standards 1 � I 141CROFIL14ED BY .I JORM MICR(ILA13 CEDAR RAPIDS R DES MOINES ' /m J� 5> - I. Revision September 15, 1982 IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE UPDATE - 1982 In 1978, the City Council of Iowa City adopted the Iowa City Plan, a comprehensive plan for land use, trafficways, and community facilities. The Plan was adopted after many months of citizen involvement, staff work, and Council discussion. The designers of the plan recognized that in order to act as an effective guide for a vital community, any plan must be flexible and amendable within the context of set goals and objectives; provision was made for a review and update of the plan at least every three to five years. This is the first such update. The initial phases of the update concerned the need to review and possibly reevaluate the basic premises behind the plan. Should those generalized statements setting forth the goals of the community be revised in any way to reflect more clearly changes in Iowa City? Are there particular concepts which should be stressed at this time to define and guide development decisions? After reviewing the current plan, this update chooses to endorse theonto inued arseptance of the basicgo� and obiec�tiveses stated in the Iowa City Plan (p. 1T --M. Any policy statements and goers staterTnplan which are not specifically discussed and amended with this update are retained as viable statements. The principal changes proposed are in the sequencing of growth in various areas of the City. By looking at the concepts or ideas which affect land use decisions and by evaluating physical and fiscal contraints to development as applied to particular areas, we can project a rational direction to and timing of growth. It is the purpose of this update to establish a framework for 111CRoEILMED BY � JORM MIC R(JLAB- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 10-L-. 1 r LF.. effective capital improvements programming. Capital improvements programming is a budgetary process which sets forth the timing of public fund expenditures for major projects such as sewers, streets, and water lines. The provision of these facilities by the public sector guides the location and timing of investment by the private sector. Thus, a sound capital improvements program implements a sequence of development in Iowa City as development becomes necessary and in a manner which uses public resources efficiently. Although a number of development issues that are integral to sound growth management are addressed in this report, emphasis has been placed on the provision of services, particularly sewer service, and the extent and timing of development in relation to service provision. Two assumptions form the basis of the analysis: 1. The City is obliged to provide municipal services to areas within its corporate limits in an equitable and efficient manner. 2. Growth which is compact and contiguous to existing development facilitates equitable and efficient service provision through the utilization of limited extensions to the existing infrastructure and service network. Certain parameters, outlined below, have been selected to serve as a framework for land use decisions. No single parameter is intended to be used in isolation from all the others. Each is meant to contribute toward a comprehensive view of the use'of a particular piece of land in relation to its immediate environs and the City as a whole. The parameters are explained in the section "Development Parameters," and are used in a series of geographical area analyses to determine patterns and sequences of growth in those portions of the city which are presently undeveloped or where infill development or redevelopment are beneficial. In conjunction with these parameters, those issues discussed in the section, "Related Development I'ssues," have been considered. The findings of each of the area studies are brought together to arrive at a sequence of development for the entire City which can be integrated with a capital improvements program. II. DEVELOPMENT PARAMETERS The development parameters set forth below have been used in the analyses as a framework for evaluating the particular land use questions in each area. An attempt has been made to identify sources of growth pressures and ways in which City government can respond to those pressures, to determine the amount of land available for development, and to provide design and locational criteria for development in terms of trafficway standards, transit goals and the provision of neighborhood commercial centers. A. GROWTH PRESSURES In order to adequately plan for the phasing of development, it is necessary to be aware of the relative immediacy of growth pressures in different sections of the city. Pressure to develop an area is created by various factors including the natural qualities of a particular area, the economic climate of the community, the ownership of the land, the rate of population growth in the City as a whole, and the availability and placement of 111CROEILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0L J _ 3 capital improvements. Most of these factors are not within the purview of government. However, decisions' can be made about the availability and placement of public capital improvements. Despite the influence other factors have on development pressures, capital improvement decisions can become an effective tool for policy -makers to use in directing and managing growth. A major determinant of development pressures city-wide is the annual increase or decrease in population., Depending upon the availability of developable land within the corporate limits, development pressures due to population growth may be felt in and beyond the municipal boundaries. Iowa City has experienced a slow, but steady, increase in population since 1970. Population projections provide a high estimate of 68,318 people by the year 2000 and a low estimate of 57,564 '(see Appendices A.I and 2). These _ projections are based on the trends evident in the decade between 1970 and 1980. A rough projection of 500 persons/year growth rate has been used in the various analyses of this update. Given this moderate rate of growth, it does not appear that Iowa City should feel any inordinate development pressures within the corporate limits, or beyond, in the next 20 years. The Developable Land Report presented below reveals further that there is enough land available for development, as determined by sewer capacity, to accommodate this growth rate within the corporate boundaries for more than 20 years. It is, therefore, safe to assume that any development pressures felt in the next 20 years will not be the result of a city-wide demand for residential development but will be influenced by one or more of the other factors listed above. Aside from the economic climate of the community, all these other factors are site specific; therefore, study areas have been defined and an analysis of growth pressures in those areas has been completed. -• Conclusions drawn from those analyses are stated in the area reports. Although sufficient land exists within the city to provide for expected population growth, some areas of the city are experiencing development pressures from outside the corporate boundaries for many of the same reasons that pressures are felt within the city. In order to deal with the question of annexation which is subsequently raised, this update embraces the following premises: I. Annexation decisions may be determined by other factors than w population growth pressures, such as the need for the City to control growth in a given area. 2. The benefits of annexation, both direct and indirect, should at least equal the costs within a specified period of time. 3. The determinations of the City/County Urban Fringe Committee, a joint committee of City and County elected officials who meet to resolve development issues within the two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City, should be instrumental in resolving any annexation question. In responding to development pressures, City government must also consider the influence their actions, regarding the placement and timing of capital /( 9z nlCRorILI4ED BY JORM MIC ROLAB 1 CEDAR NN'1o5 DES MOINES J r L 4 - improvement projects, have in the inducement of growth pressures. The analyses included in this report recognize the incentives to development created by the construction of a major roadway, sewer line, or other public _ improvement. As stated above, a major aim of this update is to evaluate where development is possible, where it is needed, and how a capital improvements program can be designed to fulfill development and growth management needs. B. DEVELOPABLE LAND ANALYSIS An analysis of the undeveloped land within the corporate limits has been undertaken to determine whether adequate space for future urban growth is available. Development of any land requires the provision of sewers. Due to current sewer constraints, an evaluation of the timing of future growth is necessary. Of a total of 13,864 acres within the present corporate boundaries, approximately 4,700 sewerable acres remain undeveloped. 'Sewerable acres' assumes land which can develop with gravity -flow sewers. Therefore, approximately 33% of the City remains undeveloped, but eventually serviceable with gravity -flow sewers. This analysis attempts to establish 1) the location of developable land, 2) a timetable for development based on available sewer capacity, and 3) the people/acre development potential for each location. In response to annexation pressures, this analysis points to the availability within present city boundaries of adequate land for development even prior to the new Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) coming on-line. Of the 4,700 developable acres, approximately 800 acres will be sewerable pre-WPCP (See Table 1). If the present growth rate continues, the City has adequate developable land to serve growth needs well into the future. This growth can take place without capital improvements above and beyond the WPCP and concurrent trunks, and without annexation. Assumptions This analysis assumes that a new Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) will be built at some point and that the sewer line improvements noted in the Veenstra and Kimm sewer study (1979), will be completed concurrent to the plant construction. Land which can be developed pre-WPCP without any further capital expenditures at this time and land which will be available post-WPCP for development is indicated on Table 1. Two time -frames are used to phase the development of potential growth areas. These time -frames are derived from the estimated completion date of the WPCP, with a pre-WPCP time -frame of 7-10 years and a post-WPCP time -frame of 10-20 years. (In the event that alternatives to the plant are sought, comparable time -frames are assumed to be practicable for alternative sewerage systems.) In the pre- WPCP planning timeframe, developable land will be limited by present sewer capacity problems. Certain sectors may, in fact, have reached capacity and no development in these areas pre-WPCP is advisable. It is the intent of this analysis and update to enable land owners to develop their properties and the city to grow without exacerbating the present sewer capacity problem and without further capital improvement funding for sewers after ti the new WPCP is built. nICROSLMED By JORM MICROLAB- LCDAR RA PIDS • DCS MINES J fti L, 's L11 G 5 I Other portions of the Plan update address phases of development dependent upon capital improvements other than the Water Pollution Control Plant and the concurrent trunk system design. In order to establish the parameters of this study in determining developable land within the city limits during both pre- and post-WPCP timeframes, the following assumptions have been made. These assumptions are not intended to define policy but are established to provide a point at which to begin the analysis. It is recognized that factors, such as the economy, may delay the construction of the WPCP or any privately funded capital improvements. It should be noted that changes in the following assumptions will change the number of developable acres available. -The WPCP will be built within 7-10 years at its current design specifications. a -Concurrent with the WPCP, trunk line improvements, as shown on the Trunk and Interceptor Sewer Plan (Figure 6, Parts 2 and 3 of the Sanitary Sewerage System Facility Plan 1979), will be made with two additions: 1) upgrading to 24" the existing sewer between Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien - this is currently indicated as a future improvement; 2) extending a 21" trunk line eastward along Ralston Creek as part of the North Branch Stormwater Detention project. -The "Oakes lift station," a -lift station required for the development of portions of land east of Prairie du Chien Road, will be built. -Sewer lines over 8" require capital improvement funding; therefore, land which requires oversized lines has not been included as developable. -Land which may be sewered with 8" line extensions provided by the developer has been included as developable. -Land platted since 1980 which has not yet been fully developed has been included as developable. -A segment of the 10" main in the Willow Creek trunk sewer will not be upgraded to a larger size. -The current sewage treatment plant has a capacity problem which will be tolerated pre-WPCP. -The Rundell Street Trunk Sewer, Jefferson Street Relief Sewer and the Outfall Relief Sewer (aka "the horseshoe") have a surcharge problem which must be considered when looking at future development on the east side pre-WPCP. -An area in the southwest defined by the intersection of Freeway 218, — Highway 1 and the current corporate limits will be annexed for commercial development. - /6 9Iz n ICROMMCD 61' JORM MIC R(SLAB I � CEDAR RAPIDS DES '401'rIE$ i I .l r 1 — 6 11ICRDEILMED BY J ' JORM MICROLAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO1KS L' Methodology Using a 1:600 scale map of the city's existing sewer lines, a 1:600 scale — map of undeveloped land within the city limits, and the WPCP Trunk and Interceptor Sewer Plan prepared by Veenstra & Kimm (1979), a map indicating sewerable undeveloped land was prepared in consultation with the city _ engineering staff and based on the assumptions listed above. Using a planimeter to calculate the gross acreages of the developable parcels, this information was compiled into acreage totals for residential, commercial and industrial properties. The land use classification was selected which best represented the general intent of the 1978 Comprehensive Plan for each parcel. The Engineering Division has completed six sewer capacity studies in which density of development was determined for unplatted land within the service areas (Appendix B.2). The studies consist of determining the most restrictive sewer sections, the existing flows and the corresponding excess capacity in the trunk. Using a peak flow average of 300 gallons per capita per day for residential development and developable acreage totals, the people/acre development potential for the unplatted areas was -' determined. Table 1 presents a summary of the total developable acreage which can be served by gravity -flow sewers prior to and after construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant. As can be seen on the table, sufficient land is available for development to accommodate up to 22 years of growth. With construction of the plant, the quantity of sewerable land increases to accommodate up to 47 years of growth.. Table 2 and Map A show the location of the developable land and the maximum densities at which this land can develop, within the context of the entire sewer service areas. TABLE 1. DEVELOPABLE ACREAGE TOTALS re -1 C Post-WPCP Post-WPCP w CIP Developable Acres Residential 723 acres 1553 acres 2626 acres _ Commercial 85 214 0 Industrial - 193 131 808 1960 22 5 — Total acres w/in corporate limits 4717 Years of growth — at a growth rate of 500 people/yr. at 12 people/acre 17 years 37 years at 15 people/acre 22 47 *Acreages include pre- and post-WPCP periods. 11ICRDEILMED BY J ' JORM MICROLAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO1KS L' -a 1, c, 4 ., 6-1 TABLE 2 TABLE OF DEVELOPABLE LAND ' FULL DEVELOPMENT TIME -FRAME Pre -NPCP People/Acre Post -NPCP People/Acre Post -NPCP w/ CIP Peonle/Acre 1. Hunter's Run 9 10. Northeast Area: A 22 15. Northeast Area: 8 22 2. Mormon Trek Ave. 9 11. East Area: A 34/88 16. South Area: B •" 3. Ty'n Lae 9 12. East Area: B 13 17. Southwest Area �. 4. Hwy 1 85 13. B.O.I. -- 18. Northwest Area S. Soutn Area: A 12 14. S. Gilbert St. Area • 19. Peninsula: B '* 6. Peninsula: A ~ 7. North Area 6 8. Kimball Rd. Area 9. Highlander Lift. Station Area - '"Capacity unconstrained "Unable to determine at this time MAP A LOCATION OF DEVELOPABLE LAND r / 9 I _C� 17 1; UI iY Iii III �' _I 2-' i h a 12OF� 14 I I I. 111CROfiLNED BY i JORM MICRE/LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES r — Major Findings 1. Pre-WPCP growth areas, which will not aggravate current trunk line capacity problems, are generally located in the north and west. 2. Potential growth areas located in the east and northeast would aggravate problems in the "horseshoe" sewer by adding additional flowage to lines whose capacities are currently exceeded during wet weather. Although sewer capacity does exist in these areas, there may " come a point at which downstream surcharge problems will dictate the postponement of development until after construction of the WPCP. 3. Full development of the east and portions of the northeast will be able to occur post-WPCP. w 4. Substantial areas of land will not be developable until major Capital " Improvement Programming (CIP) is done post-WPCP. However, the amount of land available pre- and post-WPCP without any additional CIP for sewers equals 1,960 acres of which 1,553 acres are located in areas indicated by the Comprehensive Plan as residential. This may accommodate a potential population increase of 23,295 people if a density of 15 people/acre is assumed. With the present growth rate of 500 people/year, the city has adequate developable land to serve growth needs well beyond the 15 year timeframe of the short range plan without added sewer improvements or annexation. 5. The new sewer plant design is based on watersheds, portions of which are located outside the City limits, which can naturally be served by gravity systems. If the city does. not choose to annex these sewerable areas because of adequate developable land currently within the city -+ limits or for fiscal reasons involving provision of municipal services, sewer capacity downstream translates 'into a higher people/acre figure. This is especially true for the east and northeast areas where development at 12-15 people/acre is possible if the entire watershed is considered but increases to 88 people/acre for the east area and to 22 people/acre for the northeast area if the present city boundary line is not extended. The findings of this analysis are incorporated into the land use recommendations of the Area Studies (see the Appendix for a Sewer Plan Map and the Engineering Reports which serve as supporting documentation for " this analysis). 111CROFILMED BY JORM MIC ROLAB 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS DES t401YES 1 r L 8 C. DESIGN AND LOCATIONAL CRITERIA Trafficways 2. Mass Transit A continuing mass transit objective is to establish an efficient bus system designed on a 30-45 minute loop schedule which extends routes _ as far from the downtown bus interchange as possible. The precepts of this system design are promoted by a development policy of compact and contiguous growth. In order to provide transit opportunities for all residents, consideration must be given to locational development — decisions. Guided by the development sequence, adequate transit service can be assured to all areas of the community in a timely manner. This may mean, however, that trafficways need to be constructed or continued in such a way as to sustain the viability of the loop system. Map 8 illustrates proposed arterial and collector streets, indicating the probable location of loops in the transit system and approximate collector streets necessary to serve developing neighborhoods. MICROULnED R1' J JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES IdDINES The network of streets and roads in a city determines, to a large extent, the pattern and timing of development. Access to business and commercial centers influences where people choose to live. For the most part, residential streets are provided as development occurs. However, the advance planning of arterial networks and collector streets may encourage development to occur in those areas where trafficways will be easily accessible. A trafficways plan, which considers transportation issues addressed in the area analyses, has been designed to compliment the development sequence proposed (Map B). The trafficways plan was drawn up in the context of the Comprehensive " Plan's stated goals of providing for a balanced transportation system, ensuring the protection of neighborhoods from the adverse effects of arterial traffic, and encouraging alternative transportation modes. Recommended modifications of the Plan include deletion of the southern and eastern by-pass between the new Freeway 218 and Highway 6 and the provision of revised guidelines for trafficway design. These changes reflect the recognition that projected growth figures for -Iowa City do not warrant the construction of as extensive an arterial system as first envisioned. As replacement for pages 129-132 of the 1978 Comprehensive Plan, the Functional Classification, Trafficway Design Standards and schematic of major street cross sections are included in Appendix C. 2. Mass Transit A continuing mass transit objective is to establish an efficient bus system designed on a 30-45 minute loop schedule which extends routes _ as far from the downtown bus interchange as possible. The precepts of this system design are promoted by a development policy of compact and contiguous growth. In order to provide transit opportunities for all residents, consideration must be given to locational development — decisions. Guided by the development sequence, adequate transit service can be assured to all areas of the community in a timely manner. This may mean, however, that trafficways need to be constructed or continued in such a way as to sustain the viability of the loop system. Map 8 illustrates proposed arterial and collector streets, indicating the probable location of loops in the transit system and approximate collector streets necessary to serve developing neighborhoods. MICROULnED R1' J JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES IdDINES 8-i TABLE 3 TRAFFICWAY DESIGN STANDARDS PRIMARY ARTERIAL SECONDARY ARTERIAL COLLECTOR LOCAL Traffic Lanes 2 lanes in each 1 lane in each 1 lane in each 1 lane in each direction; left direction; left direction; left direction turn lanes at turn lanes at turn lanes at ,intersections intersections intersections with arterial or collector streets Dimensions R.O.W. Width 100' 80' 66 or'50' 50' Pavement Width 48' 31' 28 - 33' 22 - 28' Sidewalks sidewalks on each sidewalk on each sidewalk on each sidewalk on side separated side separated side separated each side sep- from traffic flow; from traffic flow from traffic arated from can be combined flow traffic flow with bicycle path Bike Lanes/Paths bicycle path on bicycle lane or bicycle lane on none provided each side sep- bicycle path Tom- each side or arated from traf- bined with -side- bicycle lane on w fic flow; can be walk) on each side one side and combined with wide parking sidewalk lane for parking plus bicycle travel on second .t side Landscaping landscaped median landscaped buffer no special pro- no special pro - separating oppos- between street and visions visions ing flows of traf- residential uses fic; landscaped buffer between ti. street and resi- dential uses Parking no parking no parking parking on parking on one side only one or both or no parking sides Max. Grade 8% 8% 10% 12% Access controlled no driveway no driveway no special access; no access access for restriction �- driveway access single-family residences /G 9z j II cwrILnED BY Lmac. ,• � ' DORM MIC RbLAO 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES :101NES r � I r J ,r - MAP • -' MAP 0 TRAFFICWAY NETWORK -����• -- — Corporate Limits ��■ Existing Primary Arterials ■ ■ ■ Proposed Primary Arterials Existing Secondary Arterials - - - Proposed Secondary Arterials Existing Collectors — — — Proposed Collectors qaa;I;Y Transit Loops i MICROFILMED RY L� JORM MICROLAB I I I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOI9E5 i `i 1 � 1 00 �I 1 I 1 � i MICROFILMED RY L� JORM MICROLAB I I I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOI9E5 i r I I W 3. Neighborhood Commercial Centers A neighborhood commercial center usually includes a grocery store as the major tenant, a drug store and possibly a few other stores which primarily serve the surrounding residential area. The concept of self-sustaining neighborhoods is promoted when accessible services are available which reduce time, energy and transportation costs for local residents. As new residential development occurs, new market areas are created and the viability of additional neighborhood commercial centers is increased. In order to guide land use decisions in developing areas, site location criteria for neighborhood commercial centers have been established. The following criteria are to .be used in the consideration of locations for new commercial centers: a. Location Vehicular access, as well as walking distance, should be considered for the location of a neighborhood commercial center, particularly in suburban areas. Where a neighborhood commercial center is justified, it should be located on a major thoroughfare, and should minimize traffic movements extraneous to the normal traffic flow within the neighborhood. w' b. Size There must be sufficient site area for the development with room for expansion and for buffer strips where needed. A minimum acreage of four acres should be established to provide such a site and a maximum acreage of seven acres should be established to ensure that the center retains its neighborhood emphasis. C. Shape The site should be compact and on one tract of land. A site divided by a trafficway interrupts continuity for shopping, impedes the flow of pedestrians, complicates car movements, and contradicts the basic principle of unity for the shopping facility. Frontage requirements which encourage corner lot development and effectively separate residences from the commercial center are desirable. Although site depths cannot be specified with any meaning, depths of 400 feet or more should distinguish the center from the standard strip commercial areas — which were usually zoned only 100 to 200 feet in depth. d. Access Access should be easy and convenient. Adequate access should accommodate the traffic load, but not create traffic problems. The center should be located on the periphery of the neighborhood so that customer traffic from outside the immediate neighborhood does not filter through nearby residential streets, creating nuisances and irritations for the local residents. Entrances In CROEILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB I j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1,1ICROFILnED BY -"JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' j I I J 16 9z z Jd 19 to into and out of a center must be well separated from major street intersections (at least 125 feet from the intersection). w e. Local Conditions The site should have adequate utility services available to it, proper zoning, and favorable neighborhood sentiment. w f. Topography A site should not require excessive grading. The site should be relatively level with grades not in excess of approximately 2.5 to 3 percent. g. Competition If It is important to consider the location of the center in relation to both existing and potential competition. Well located centers may, on the average, be found at intervals of If from .5 to 1 mile apart, depending upon the density and economic level of the development to be served. I., 1.1 tM i, u 1,1ICROFILnED BY -"JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' j I I J 16 9z z Jd 19 11 III. RELATED DEVELOPMENT ISSUES The spatial impact of urban development is probably the most obvious effect of growth. As land is subdivided and trafficways built, a long-lasting w design is imposed on the landscape. Other long-lasting effects of urban growth are considered below and designated as "related development issues." These issues - housing, schools, human services, parks, environment, and economic development = are discussed in terms of the impacts urban growth will have on the provision of services as the City attempts to meet the increasing needs of the community in these issue areas. IH A. HOUSING The housing section of this update is based upon both the Iowa City ' Comprehensive Plan (1978) and the Iowa City Housing Market Analysis (1982). The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan lists the following housing policies: 1. Consider the diverse needs of renters and home owners in making is residential development decisions. 2. Provide incentives to produce a diverse mix of housing types through planned unit developments. k, r 3. Allow high density housing in proximity to existing core areas. 4. Consider existing land use, physical features, and community ' facilities and services as criteria for locating future residential neighborhoods. 5. Encourage rehabilitation and reinvestment in existing neighborhoods to maintain the existing housing stock and preserve desirable neighborhood characteristics. 6. Restrict multi -family redevelopment to only those areas which can reasonably accommodate the density in terms of location, size, and the availability of services and facilities. 7. Allow groups of garden homes and townhouses as replacement housing in older neighborhoods so that single family redevelopment can be most economical. 8. Encourage the creation of desirable living environments by requiring noise buffering between attached housing units. Encourage the provision of private open space and amenities, and encourage site planning and design through the use of planned unit developments. Since these are long-term policies, they must be interpreted in the context of the housing market at a particular point in time. Historic preservation might be the most important goal in times of slow growth, while a program to stimulate apartment construction might be more appropriate if University enrollment suddenly escalated or if Iowa City's growth rate increased dramatically. �1 11ICROFILMED BY L� JOi7M MICRdLAB 1 1 i CEDAR RAPIDS DES M019E5 1 i J r 12 The Iowa City Housing Market Analysis provides insights on how to implement the long-term objectives of the Comprehensive Plan by adopting policies appropriate to today's housing conditions. The following sections summarize some of the most important findings of the 1982 Housing Market. Analysis. SUMMARY OF THE 1982 IOWA CITY HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS 1. Supply of Housing 1970-1982 The supply of housing increased by 32% during the 12 year period. The rate w of increase in the number of single family structures was not as great as the rate of increase of mobile homes, condominiums, and duplexes. These forms of owner -occupied housing are generally more affordable than single family dwellings. There was a large increase in the number of apartments during this 12 year period with much of the housing being constructed by private developers and the University of Iowa providing 50 units of additional married student housing. Most of the apartments constructed in Iowa City (68%) were built within a mile of Old Capitol. 2. Demand for Housing 1970-1982 Although the supply of housing increased dramatically during the 1970's, the demand for housing also increased greatly. The increase in the demand' for housing was caused by two factors. First, the number of households increased due to divorce, the large number of "baby boom" households entering the housing market, and the huge increase in single person households. The increase in household formation created a demand for additional housing units. Secondly, the increased affordability of rental housing also stimulated the demand for rental units. While the cost of renting increased five percent to six percent per year from 1975 to 1982, per capita income in Johnson County increased about 9% per year. Rental housing has gradually become somewhat more affordable in the last several ry years particularly when contrasted to the cost of owner -occupied housing. As a result, the demand for rental housing has increased. 3. Current State of the Housing Market In order to judge the current state of the housing market a multi -fan rental vacancy survey was conducted during March 1982. The survey fc that the vacancy rate was quite low at 1.6%. Other findings of the st include: -Vacancies increase with distance from the Old Capitol. While _ vacancy rate in Coralville was 3.2%, the vacancy rate within a milE the Old Capitol was only 0.3%. -Rents are substantially higher in Iowa City than in Coralville. -Between 1975 and 1982 rent inflation in Iowa City was of the s magnitude as in the rest of the U.S. The current rental housing situation is still fairly tight, despite large number of units constructed during the 1970's. Considerable dem i MICRUILMED BY ' JORM MICROLA9 � CEDAR RAPIDS DES :40I:a[5 J r 13 for rental housing still exists, especially for units near the University Campus and the Iowa City central business district. 4. Demographics During the past ten years, Iowa City's population distribution has changed considerably. The number of children and teenagers has declined while the number of young adults in the 25-34 age group increased enormously. The number of elderly persons increased moderately. The aging of the population means that the demand for housing type has been shifting, and — will continue to shift, from rental housing to owner -occupied housing as more households enter their "home buying years." The magnitude of this shift will be blunted to a large extent by high interest rates and the transitory nature of the Iowa City population (i.e. many older students will not buy a house knowing that they will move in a few years). The population of the Iowa City/Coralville area has been growing slowly during the past several years. Iowa City's population, in particular, has " grown very slowly. In fact, more persons migrated out of Iowa City during the 1970's than migrated in. Many of these persons moved to rapidly growing areas in Coralville and around the Coralville reservoir. w. 5. Future Demand Future demand for housing in the Iowa City/Coralville area will depend upon population increase, age of populations, household size, incomes, and the preference of consumers for various types of housing. Since future demand is so difficult to predict, the policies of the Housing Market Analysis are not entirely based upon any particular predictions of housing demand. The Housing Market Analysis does make some estimates, however, of the number of new housing units which will be needed (approximately 4,000) by 1995. It is hoped that this prediction of future demand will aid somewhat in the formulation of land use decisions. HOUSING POLICIES 1. Meetina the Iar the Central bus5 district. There is no doubt that the demand for housing close to the University and the central business district is intense. Many apartment complexes have waiting lists. The vacancy rate for multifamily rental units within a mile of Old Capitol was a mere 0.3%. Since most of the land in the central city area is already developed, an intensive housing/land use survey of the area within a mile of the central business district should be conducted to determine potential sites and small areas in which more housing can be accommodated. The results of the survey can then be used in conjunction with the following implementation strategies. a. Allow more mixed use areas. Traditionally, zoning has sought to separate housing and commercial uses. Permitting specified commercial uses along with housing in certain zones will allow housing developers to compete for the use of land. This may result in the ti construction of more rental units in the area immediately south of the central business district and will allow the marketplace to determine the most profitable use of land. micRoflL14E0 BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES ' 1 J r L' 14 b. ntral ror meaium ana nign aensicy use, conversion of existing housing stock to rental use will be allowed to continue, thereby providing more rental units. Consideration might also be given to allowing density bonuses to landlords who construct more apartments in existing structures rather than demolishing them. C. Allow accessory apartments and "granny flats". Some areas which are " located near the central business district might be suitable locations for accessory apartments. Regulations can be formulated to make sure that these units minimize disruption in the surrounding neighborhood. 2. Meeting the needs of the 25-34 year age croup. As the Housing Market Analysis shows, the number of persons in the 25-34 age group increased tremendously from 1970 to 1980. According to national projections, the „ number of persons in this age group will continue to increase until near the end of the 1980's. In order to meet the needs of this group, an effort must be made by the City to promote the development of housing which persons in this age group, many of them first home buyers, can afford. Some of these actions would include: other T or arroraaole housing. rhe easiest way for the City to help hold down housing prices is to make sure that sufficient land is zoned for "affordable" housing. The total vacant land presently available and zoned for multi -family use is 165.5 acres, of which 99.5 acres are developable during the next ten years. In fact, much of this land already has approved subdivision or Planned Area Development (PAD) plans, and in some cases new units are currently under construction. Of the total developable acres, 58% are approximately three miles from the Old Capitol, 21% are between two and three miles away, 17% are one to two miles and only 4% of the vacant land is one mile or less from the Old Capitol. The future carrying capacity of the vacant land was calculated using the average density of recent multi -family construction in R3A and R3 zones, rather than the maximum permitted density. These calculations resulted in an estimated 3,402 potential _ multi -family units overall and 1,648 potential units in the next ten years. It should be noted that these potential multi -family units may include not only apartments, but also owner -occupied condominiums and, in some cases, townhouses. The estimated need for all such multi -family units through 1995 is 2,850 (see the complete Housing Market Analysis, 1982). Apartments comprise 1,750 of these needed units. The greatest demand for these apartments is within one mile of Old Capitol where, of course, least vacant land is available. It is clear, therefore, that there is insufficient vacant land zoned for multi -family construction in the central city area if the anticipated future demand is to be met. However, much of this need may be met through conversions and/or redevelopment of existing structures in the central city. Discussion of these options can be found in the Inner City Area Study. 111CROf ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES i Aof� 1 J r 15 Using a density of 33 dwelling units/acre (DU/A) for apartments, approximately 53 acres of R3A zoned land would be required for 1,750 units; 37.5 acres of R3A land are actually available. For townhouses and condominiums at 13 DU/A, 85 acres of R3 zoned land would be required for 1,100 units. (This figure is somewhat misleading since the new units include mobile homes, and condominiums might be built at a higher density.) Forty acres of vacant R3 land are currently available. The construction of 1,150 new single-family homes would require approximately 192 acres of land zoned R1A and R1B at an average density of 6 DU/A. These needs are reflected on the density designations on the Short Range Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. IJ b. Adopt zero -lot line regulations and reduce required lot sizes. Among the suggestions offered by developers and contractors, the o adoption of zero -lot line regulations and allowing housing units to be built on smaller lots were frequently mentioned. Both of these ideas will help hold down the cost of housing by reducing the amount of land required for housing development. I.1 C. Review development regulations. City regulations may increase the " cost of housing. Some of these regulations have salutary effects while others might be placed in the "unnecessary government regulation" category. Now might be a good time for a thorough review of regulations governing minimum street widths, lot sizes, sidewalks, and other "minimums" which might unnecessarily increase housing costs. Particular effort should be made to ensure that regulations governing condominiums and mobile homes do not impose expensive requirements, thereby forcing these types of housing outside the city limits or making them unaffordable. 3. Meeting the needs of the elderly. The percentage of elderly in Iowa City is substantially lower than in the U.S. as a whole, due to the predominance of younger people connected with the University. However, the elderly have unique housing needs which should be met. Considerable progress has been made in meeting these needs in the last few years. Nevertheless, more can be done to provide smaller, more manageable units for the elderly and, thereby, release some of the older, larger housing for other households. The City should consider the establishment of a non-profit corporation, partially funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, to construct small owner -occupied units for the elderly. 4. Preservation of the existino rental housing stock. The Housing Market Analysis did not find any evidence to support the idea that there will soon be an "oversupply" of rental housing. Demand for rental housing was extremely strong in the 1970's, the current rental vacancy rate is still quite low, and apartments are still being constructed despite record high interest rates. Demand for rental housing will probably continue to be strong for at least the next five years. Nevertheless, the City should now re-examine the use of its housing funds (CDBG, Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs), etc.) and redirect some of these funds toward rental rehabilitation. This is important for several reasons. First, there is a greater need for the rehabilitation of rental as opposed to owner -occupied structures. Inadequate housing conditions are much more common in rental housing than in owner -occupied housing. Second, the cost of rehabilitating IdICROEIU•1ED BY JORM MICROE.AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 7 J r LJ 16 w owner -occupied housing has become extremely expensive. Some of this cost could conceivably be financed by owners. Finally, demand for rental housing may begin to decline by the mid or late 1980's as persons in the 25- 34 age group purchase homes and as the University's enrollment is projected to decline. A rental rehabilitation program begun now would preserve the rental housing stock for future conversion to single-family, owner - occupied use by the 25-34 age group. In the event that tax laws no longer y permit home interest mortgage payments to be deducted, the demand for this rental housing would continue, since presumably even fewer first home buyers would be able to purchase homes. " B. SCHOOLS The location and availability of schools is a significant factor in residential locational decisions and, therefore, must be considered when directing development to various areas of the city. Existing neighborhoods which have adequate school capacity for an increase in school -aged popula- tion may be more attractive than those which would require the transporting of children to schools. Likewise, those undeveloped areas which are in close proximity to a school provide an inducement to development, all other factors remaining equal. In fact, the construction of a neighborhood school prior to actual development could guide development to that selected area. It should be noted that locational decisions based on the availability of schools are focused more on the elementary level schools rather than the secondary school level. Therefore, the issues which are addressed in this section pertain to the provision of elementary schools and not necessarily to that of the higher levels. The Iowa City Community School District Board has determined that given the population projections for school -aged children within the next few years and given the unused capacity within the school system, no new schools will be necessary for at least the next 10 to 15 years. The Iowa City Plan supports the concept of neighborhood schools and had proposed, based on previous projections, the provision of six new elementary schools within the timeframe of the Plan, or by the year 2000. With the possibility of the school -aged population either decreasing, stabilizing, or, at most, increasing only slightly, the designations for new elementary schools have been deleted from the short-range Plan and map. Deletion of these designations does not mean that the City unequivocally endorses the Board's — policy of no new schools; elimination of the sites is intended to support an effort to provide adequate educational facilities without new construction as a cost-effective means of providing a service. However, if alternative means of managing capacity issues discussed below are not effective, either fiscally or in terms of providing quality education, the construction of new facilities should remain an option. The location of future school sites should be based on the criteria presented in the "Community Facilities Report" of the 1978 Plan. Based on population projections, the current capacity in existing schools, _ and the School Board's policy of no new construction, development decisions which direct growth should strive to encourage growth in those areas where capacity currently exists. Since different types of housing generate - 10Z MICROPILMID By JORM MICR6LA9 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS HOMES J L r w 17 w e; IIICROE ILMED BY Lw JORM MIC RftL AB i 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS r DES !4014[5 i F,1 varying numbers of school -aged children, proposed densities can be balanced with the capacities available. Those sections of the city which are appropriate for development in terms of the availability of schools are noted on Table 4. This table reflects an acceptance of the status quo as a w workable basis from which to start. The current enrollment figures include students who are currently bused to these schools. These children may live close to the school which they attend and are bused for safety reasons, or they may be brought in to fulfill current capacity needs. The distribution of these children is a factor determined by the School Board which this document accepts as given. The value of the table rests in the fact that with the current situation accepted as a given, we can ascertain which areas of the city can presently accommodate growth based on this one �. locational factor. In order to determine the optimum growth areas in terms " of school capacity, a more refined study would be necessary in which all bused students were deleted from current enrollment figures and all possible distribution patterns were evaluated. For the purposes of this update, available school capacity, as shown on the table, will be integrated with the development parameters and other development issues to arrive at a final development sequence. I, TABLE 4 DEVELOPABLE ACRES DETERMINED BY SCHOOL CAPACITY Maximum Development Capacity Enrollment Remaining Ne. households potential (w/ ncdulars) 1981 - 82 Capacity .iremeinino can.- R 5 hshlds/acre^ EAST/NORTHEAST Hoover 500 355 145 174 26.8 !" Lucas 525 434 94 84 16.8 .... Leame 475 365 110 101 20.2 SOUTH Mark Twain 600 330 270 249 49.8 Grant Hood 525 382 143 132 26.4 NORTH/PENINSULA Shimek 225 197 28 26 5.2 Lincoln 250 216 32 30 6 7T,Z WEST Horn 425 370 55 51 10.2 Roosevelt 425 287 138 127 22 5.4 INNER CITY Mann 500 159 341 315 63 Longfellow 475 221 254 230 116.8 7d9.a V Total developable acreage: 296.6 *Assumptions: 1.084 child/single-family household, 1977 multiplier (U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Census; U.5. Dept. of mousing 4 Urban Day., Annual Housing Survey. 1977) --The figures in this column relate the nuroer of representative acres which could develop without ex- ceeding the school capacity if there were vacant land to develop; as in the Inner CRy area, there is not Always vacant land availll e. e; IIICROE ILMED BY Lw JORM MIC RftL AB i 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS r DES !4014[5 i F,1 r I I 18 The areas targeted for development, based solely on school availability, have been chosen under the assumption that the neighborhood school concept outlined in the Comprehensive Plan would be retained and the busing of students would be minimized. It may become the case, however, that development decisions made by the private sector will be inconsistent with r the direction proposed. In that instance, it is proposed that various other options, listed below, be evaluated in terms of cost and service provision to ameliorate any capacity problems. Such problems are generally defined as those situations in which there exists either an excess in space at a given school or an excess in the number of students assigned to a given school. 1. School Closings or Consolidation: This measure may be utilized in conjunction with the construction of r new facilities in high demand areas and should be a district -wide consideration. 2. Development of Alternative Programs: - Variations in scheduling and the sharing of facilities and personnel for certain programs may be used to alleviate overcrowding in some schools. 3. Changes in Physical Plant: Some schools within the current system have been constructed to provide for future expansion. These schools can be included with those listed as having excess capacity. 4. Busing: — The transporting of students to balance out capacity problems is seen by the School Board as a viable means of dealing with the problem. However, cost is involved which is subject to varying energy prices. — The necessity for busing can be minimized by directing growth to areas with schools having excess capacity. The busing option is inconsistent with the neighborhood school concept. — 5. Boundary Changes: Reapportionment of specific school boundaries provides for shifts in — the population attributed to any one school. However, it may mean an increased need for the busing of students given the provision of certain safety factors included in the School Board's policy on busing. 6. Shifts in Grade Level: Reorganization of grade levels among elementary and secondary facilities may balance the enrollments in some schools. However, the same concerns regarding busing raised with a boundary change option — prevail here. Added concerns regarding curriculum and the social well-being of students at critical ages may argue against this option. IIICROF ILI4EO BY JORM MICROLAB ' J � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIRES ' r 19 Each of these alternatives needs to be examined in relation to the particular circumstances of any one area of the city, the school serving that area, and the school system as a whole. Such an examination and any subsequent decjsions rest finally with the School Board. The position of this document is to recommend a development sequence which is consistent with the premise that growth should occur in those areas where capacity currently exists and children may be served with a minimum of busing. HUMAN NEEDS/SERVICES Between 1977 and 1979, a 13 -part profile of service resources identified unmet needs in the following human service areas: 1. Counseling 2. Mental Health 3. Substance Abuse 4. Emergency Assistance to Transients 5. Emergency Assistance to Residents 6. Juvenile Justice 7. Adult Corrections 8. Protection of the Elderly 9. Disabilities 10. Nursing Homes 11. Child Care 12. Families in Stress: Child Abuse and Foster Care 13. In -Home Support Services These reports culminate an effort to provide information for the Comprehensive Plan and propose recommendations which will make the planning and implementation of human service programs in the Iowa City - Johnson County area as efficient and effective as possible. Growth policies and land development may impact human service provision. Demographic changes as indicated in the 1980 census may also affect the program needs of a human services plan. A continued recognition of the interrelated aspects of accessibility, facilities, recreation, health services, education, economic opportunities and other community services with urban growth and development is necessary if the City is to anticipate and provide the social services a changing population will require. Since the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, a new library has been built to serve the community's continuing educational and cultural needs. In I1ICROEILMED BY i JORM MICROLA6 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES i40INE5 1 I L r L Du 20 IJ response to a growing senior population, a new Senior Center has been a ' completed to serve as a focal service center for the elderly. The downtown Ecumenical Towers housing project and Old Capitol Towers, both accessible and affordable for the seniors, contribute to the residential needs of this segment of the ,City's population. The quality of life and opportunities for the handicapped have been enhanced by the provision of group homes in various areas throughout the City. All of these facilities begin to serve the human needs of Iowa City. If The City should undertake a study based on 1980 census data to generate information that may better help the City plan for continued provision of human services in upcoming years. An update of the 13 baseline reports is anticipated as the initial basis for an analysis of future human service needs. ly D. RECREATION/OPEN SPACE Park and recreation planning has historically relied upon national standards to determine the open space needs of a community. Traditionally, 1z a 10 acres/1,000 population recommendation has been accepted by communities as their goal for city-wide park acreage. Criteria for determining the size, service area and facilities of designated district, — I.j community and neighborhood parks, play fields, playgrounds. and tot lots have also evolved into official_ standards. Unfortunately, while these standards have often been universally espoused and accepted as goals, they cannot reflect the substantial differences in population, density, open space availability, economic base, recreation needs and interests, topography, climate, etc., that exist between inner urban, suburban and rural communities. The imposition of somewhat arbitrary standards should I, not be expected to meet specific local needs. Guidelines which have been utilized, with only slight modification, since 1910 cannot be expected to take into consideration the changes in 'recreational needs, demography, urban design and government services that have occurred over time. If a community is to have park standards, the standards must be more than a statement of final output or product. Instead, the formation of standards and goals must be an ongoing process which incorporates input from those people who will directly benefit from the standards. A basic understanding of "why" a certain level of service is needed is much more important than "what" that level is and "how" it will be achieved. As development continues in Iowa City, it is necessary to understand, plan for and facilitate the recreation and open space needs of a growing and changing community. Therefore, evaluation of traditional standards versus the possible implementation of alternative park planning approaches is intended as part of a future park needs study. An analysis of recreation and open space needs seems appropriate as municipal fiscal constraints become a greater concern and demographic changes over the last decade are _ considered. Also, diverse housing markets and land development practices (e.g., cluster development, zero lot line housing, condominium development, manufactured housing subdivisions) may reflect changing residential and neighborhood form. A park planning approach which is responsive to these changes is necessary. NICRon LITO BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /� 7Z 1 J 21 Another aspect of park planning which should be evaluated is that of the alternative methodologies available for maintaining a parkland inventory. For long-range parkland planning, the City may wish to examine the feasibility of such techniques as mandatory parkland dedication, land banking, and the sale of underutilized parkland to build a parkland acquisition fund. The 1981-1985 Parks and Recreation Plan prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department has outlined its immediate goals and objectives. Five neighborhood parks have been preliminarily approved for development during this time period. These parks will be shown on the short-range land use map without site-specific designation: E. ENVIRONMENT Continued acceptance of, and support for, the goals and objectives of the Riverfront Commission, the Resource Conservation Commission and the Environment section of the Comprehensive Plan is recommended. Since -adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, several recommendations have been initiated: 1. Additional areas have been purchased for parkland (Napolean Park, Hickory Hill extension). 2. The Riverfront Commission actively solicits conservation easements along the Iowa River. 3. The North and South Branch Ralston Creek Dam projects, a variety of Ralston Creek improvements, and several private stormwater detention sites will help provide flood protection. 4. The proposed new Water Pollution Control Plant will solve pollution problems currently experienced with the existing sewage treatment plant. 5. A noise ordinance has been adopted to control noise levels and enhance the quality of urban life. 6. Planned area developments, as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance, are encouraged to promote cluster development and the provision of open space, especially in environmentally attractive areas. Both the revised Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations should reflect an understanding of the environmental, energy and conservation _ considerations which promote aesthetic, healthful and judicious use of natural resources. Land development should be guided by these preservation efforts. ` F. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Land development, population growth and social stability are closely tied to the general health and prosperity of a city's economy. As recommended in the Comprehensive Plan, encouragement of industrial growth, increasing and upgrading employment opportunities and centralized commercial centers remain important economic objectives. /G 9�z MICROFILMED BY I JORM MIC ROLA B ' 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDINES J r 0 a 22 A Community Profile (1982) has been produced which presents factual information of interest to prospective developers and investors. With the completion of the downtown revitalization program, an effort to expand the non-residential property tax base by attracting new industries and other major employers will become the primary economic development concern of the City. An economic analysis is proposed to determine the development potential of the city. This study will then be used as a basis for a directed economic development plan and program. 1 nICROEILI.IED BY I JORM MICR6LA13 l f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I _ J /G 9z C� i 23 -- IV. DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE A sequence of development has been determined for residential land uses based on an analysis of criteria which includes the overriding issue of micRor IL14ED DY JORM MIC ROLAB ' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' sewer capacity, appropriate developability factors and overall urban design considerations. A land use development sequence serves as a guide for both public and private development. A five year capital improvements program coupled with a phased growth plan will predictably and cost- effectively allow the City to expand in an efficient manner while allowing private developers an opportunity to anticipate the community's future growth pattern. IJ A short-range development sequence for residential growth in Iowa City has been prepared (See Map C). Three phases are depicted with Phase I comprising the current (1980-85) phase. Phase II (1985-90) extends areas available for development as major infrastructure improvements are made and Phase III (1990-95) encompasses those areas where development is dependent upon construction of the Water Pollution ControT Plant or some alternative solution to the City's sewer capacity problems. Map D outlines those areas which may not develop until the long range and for which B capital improvements have not been programmed. The specific years represented by each of the phases are tentative in that any delays in the I provision of capital improvement's will force an overall delay in the time It sequence. It is possible that the actual development of the areas outlined for a particular phase may take place at a later date than that portrayed I,, in the update; the sequence of development, however, would stand as proposed. i� A. ASSUMPTIONS j.; In analyzing the various areas within the City to determine an appropriate sequence of development, the following assumptions/condi- tions have been made: 1. The new WPCP, or some alternative wastewater management system, will be completed during the Phase III (1990-95) time period. 2. Capacity problems in the Rundell Street/"horseshoe" sewer are a development constraint for portions of the City. 3. The current availability of sewer service without added capital improvements for sewers adds to the development potential of an area. 4. The cost of major public capital improvements in an area is an important factor. 5. When possible, the provision of growth areas in all sectors of the community is desirable in order to give landowners more equitable opportunities to develop their land. 6. Providing enough land to support projected population increases and housing needs is a necessary criterion. micRor IL14ED DY JORM MIC ROLAB ' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' r a_ < 7 S za 7. Existing school rapacity in developing areas is an important concern but secondary to the availability of sewer and the proximity of growth to existing development. 8. Areas which can accommodate the greatest population (i.e., sewer capacity available, accessible location, existing school capacity, etc.) for the least costs in capital improvements are to be considered highly developable. 9. Proximity to existing development governs the sequencing of development. 1 RlcRor ILMID OY I 1 'JORM MICRmi. i•o - I 7 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOInES I r 25 B. METHODOLOGY City-wide, all undeveloped land was divided into areas based largely on boundaries used in the Study Area Analyses (see Area Studies section) and the demands of sewer availability. These areas have been ranked using a weighted score (Table 5) based on the cost of capital improvements, policy positions, service costs and physical/locational factors which influence the desirability of certain areas to develop before others in order to foster cost effective, compact and contiguous urban growth. TABLE 5 SCORING UNDEVELOPED AREAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WEIGHT Water Pollution Control Plant 4 Sewer 3 Main Trunks 2 Upgrading 2 Water 2 Main Trunks 1 Upgrading Streets (Arterial Standards) 1 CRITERIA WEIGHT _ Policy Issue _3 Compact & Contiguous 3 Non -compact & Non-contiguous Service Costs 2 Schools 1 Parks 1 Transit Physical Factors 1 Pedestrian Access to Downtown Commercial Areas 1 5 Topography 5 Environmental Constraints Natural/Manmade Barriers 5 * Low score equals priority development 111CRorILHED BY � JORM MIC REIL AB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES '1011ES J /b9z 1 J r L 26 Based on the score an area received in the ranking process, a phased sequence for the short range has been proposed. (See Table 6 and Map C.) This sequencing has been analyzed to determine the location of developable areas in terms of: 1. Acres of land available. 2. Sewer capacity and people per acre figures based on findings in the Developable Land Report (p. 4). 3. Potential population the area could accommodate if built at this �. people per acre capacity. A conservative estimate of 15 people per acre has been used in those instances where either sewer capacity is relatively unlimited or is at a very high people per acre figure. This 15 people per acre figure is consistent with the proposed WPCP capacity which has been sized for an overall Q average residential density of 15 people per acre. 4. Anticipated capital improvement costs. C. FINDINGS Phase III (1990-95) areas anticipate the new WPCP and concurrent trunks coming on-line and opening the East area and portions of the Northeast and South areas for development. Besides the WPCP, minimal capital improvements are necessary to facilitate development in these areas while providing an additional 714 acres which can accommodate a potential population increase of 12,260 people. (See Map C) Areas represented on the long-range map (see Map D) will probably not be needed for residential growth until after the year 2000. Substantial capital improvements for sewer, water and trafficways would be needed for development to occur in these areas. MICROEILMID BY JORM MIC R1i1LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i _ J /4 9? 1 J Analysis of the results of the phasing for the short range shows that currently the City has 333 acres of land which could support a population of 3,657 people during Phase I. These areas are presently developable without any capital improvements by the City except for a water line to one area. Areas designated for Phase II (1985-90) development comprise 274 acres which could potentially support 3,465 people. Capital improvements would involve upgrading current sewer lines, providing new water lines, and condemning land for a proposed trafficway. These improvements, however, will provide substantial y developable land, prior to construction of the new WPCP, which does not impact the Rundell Street/" horseshoe" sewer problem. Given the land available in Phase I and Phase II, the City can provide development opportunities in three quadrants of the City, support an additional 14 years of growth based on a growth rate of 500 people per year, and not exacerbate the current sewer surcharge problems experienced in portions of the City. Phase III (1990-95) areas anticipate the new WPCP and concurrent trunks coming on-line and opening the East area and portions of the Northeast and South areas for development. Besides the WPCP, minimal capital improvements are necessary to facilitate development in these areas while providing an additional 714 acres which can accommodate a potential population increase of 12,260 people. (See Map C) Areas represented on the long-range map (see Map D) will probably not be needed for residential growth until after the year 2000. Substantial capital improvements for sewer, water and trafficways would be needed for development to occur in these areas. MICROEILMID BY JORM MIC R1i1LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i _ J /4 9? 1 J r 26-i TABLE 6 SEQUENCING FACTORS Phase III: W. portion of NE 260 (1990-95) Area WPCP N. of Muscatine 72/79 S. of Muscatine 135 S. Gilbert Area 168 714 22 5720 12" water 34/88,@15 2265 12" water 13 1755 unitd.,@15 2520 12,260 TOTAL 19,382 @500 people/yr. = 38.8 years of growth 1 MICR0f ILMED BY � JORM MIC RbLAB j J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I4014ES I //0 �z J� PPA Sewer Potential C.I.P. Location Acres Capacity Population Needed Phase I: (1980-85) N. of Kimball Rd. 46 unitd. @15 690 Hwy. 1 64 85, @15 960 Miller Park Willow Creek 40 9 360 Aber Park S. Rohret Rd. 33 9 297 W. of Mormon 80 9 720 Trek Blvd. E. of Mormon 40 9 360 Trek Blvd. Ty'n Cae 30 9 270 12" water 333 3657 Condemnation for Phase II: W. of Prairie 134 12 1608 Foster Rd. Ext. (1985-90) du Chien Upgrade sewer 12" water Near South Area 81 12 972 Upgrade Keokuk sewer 8" water Englert Tract Area 59 unitd., @15 885 12" water 274 3465 Phase III: W. portion of NE 260 (1990-95) Area WPCP N. of Muscatine 72/79 S. of Muscatine 135 S. Gilbert Area 168 714 22 5720 12" water 34/88,@15 2265 12" water 13 1755 unitd.,@15 2520 12,260 TOTAL 19,382 @500 people/yr. = 38.8 years of growth 1 MICR0f ILMED BY � JORM MIC RbLAB j J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I4014ES I //0 �z J� r Phase III (1990-95) WPLP — i' 1 111CROEILMED BY JORM MICROLA13 I ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 7 i J r 27 D. DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT The 1982 Iowa City Housing Market Analysis has determined that by 1995 the City will need 2,850 additional multi -family units (of which 1,750 could be apartments) and 1,150 additional single-family units in order to support predicted population increases and natural attrition in the current housing stock. In selecting development densities for the short-range Development Sequence, providing adequate amounts of land at appropriate densities to accommodate Iowa City's housing needs has been a primary consideration. — The Housing Market Analysis suggests that if multi -family development occurs at an average density of 33 DU/A, as has been found in a study of R3A zones, 53 acres of fully developed land would support 1,750 - units of multi -family housing. If development occurred at 13 DU/A, a typical density for an R3 zone, 85 acres of land would be needed to accommodate the additional 1,100 multi -family units needed by the City by 1995. Construction of 1,150 single-family units at an average density of 6 DU/A would require 192 acres of land. The proposed Development Sequence has considered these estimated housing needs in recommending both a phased growth policy and specific area densities. And while no undeveloped areas in the short-range " Development Sequence have been designated for 25+ DU/A development, the aforementioned estimate of 53 acres zoned at 33 DU/A to accommodate the needed 1,750 multi -family units can be provided. If redevelopment within parts of the Inner City Area occurs in a zone allowing 44 DU/A and additional undeveloped acreage is designated for 20 DU/A development, adequate land should make the provision of needed multi -family units possible. The proposed densities of development and acreage totals in Phase I areas (1980-85) and the proposed densities in the Inner City area will almost meet the estimated 1995 housing needs. Therefore, additional developable areas during Phase II (1985-90) and Phase III (1990-95) of the Development Sequence will more than adequately provide housing opportunities if developed at the proposed density recommendations (see Map E). Appropriate zoning classifications would provide the City and landowners with a variety of development options in short range (1980-95) with which to meet the housing needs in Iowa City. V. IMPLEMENTATION The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a guide for development decisions. It presents general areas and stages of land use based on the adoption of certain policies. In order to carry out the policies and the sequence of growth projected, various tools may be used. The most common tools are the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and the capital improvements program. Subdivision regulations will continue to ensure the compatible growth of contiguous areas by mandating the provision of streets, sewers, and water to the boundaries of specific developments. In addition, application of various provisions of the current zoning ordinance, such as the planned nlcRor W-119 BY JORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1G%2 1 J la e� N j_ MICROFILMED 6Y J �• , j JORM MICR6L AB ? i I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES I r 28 development regulations, the tree ordinance, and the flood hazard overlay zone will carry out general goals of the Plan. Specific provisions of the new Zoning Ordinance will address some of the issues which have been raised _ during development of the Cbmprehensive Plan Update - e.g., modifications of the parking regulations to alleviate some of the problems in the Inner City area, provision for the combination of commercial and residential uses to allow more intense use of certain properties, new density categories to provide greater flexibility in zoning designations, and an agricultural/rural residential zone to provide an appropriate land use in those areas suitable only for farming in the short range due to the lack of public services but available for residential uses ultimately when these services can be provided efficiently. The subdivision regulations and the zoning ordinance direct the quality and intensity of development when it does occur. However, it is the capital improvements program which can manage the timing of development in given areas to insure that no development is premature and beyond the limits of efficient municipal service provision. The capital improvements schedule outlined below corresponds to the proposed development sequence of the Plan. The schedule addresses the projects involving the provision of water, sewer, and streets - those areas in which the public provision of a capital improvement can effectively determine the timing of private investment. TABLE 7 C.I.P. SCHEDULE Project Date Phase I 12" water line (Ty'n Cae) FY84 (1980-85) Miller Park FY84 Aber Park FY85 Phase I1(1985-90): 1211 water (W. Prairie du Chien) FY84 Upgrade Bjaysville sewer FY84 Condemnation for Foster Rd. FY84 8" water along Keokuk (S. Area) FY85 Upgrade Keokuk Trunk FY85 12" water Englert Tract FY84 Phase III(1990-95): WPCP 12" water 1st Ave. Ext. FY prior 12" water along Scott Blvd. to WPCP completion /b5oz J, MICRUIVED BY -J I JORM W11CR6LA6 I j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f 1 r I I 29 VI. STUDY AREA ANALYSES A. INTRODUCTION The Comprehensive Plan,has been envisioned as a working document and guide for local decision -makers. As such, periodic revisions are necessary to account for changes which the community has experienced or is presently experiencing and to ensure that the plan remains a viable document. Having outlined seven geographic areas within the city based on their r. potential for development or redevelopment, an analysis of development issues has been completed for each area. Short- and long- range planning time tables have been established in order to more realistically plan for future city growth. The short range reflects a timeframe encompassing the period up to and including the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and the concurrent sewer trunk lines and system upgrading that will occur as the plant comes on-line. This time frame is parallel to the total time period covered by the development sequence. A 15 year period is envisioned for this pre-WPCP and post-WPCP period. The long-range plans propose an ultimate land use pattern to evolve post-WPCP with additional capital improvements as growth pressures dictate. The analyses adhere to the following format: 1) Study area defined 2) Current Comprehensive Plan recommendations for the area 3) Development issues discussed: a. sewer availability b. annexation/de-annexation C. trafficways d. schools e. parks 4) Land use recommendations made in conjunction with short - and long-range maps 5) Recommendations to implement the Comprehensive Plan update These Area Analyses expand the findings of the Developable Land Report. Within each area, development potential in the short and long range has been based largely on the availability of sewer service as determined by the engineering studies completed for the Developable Land Report. Both present capacity and projected capacity once the new WPCP is on-line have been used to define growth areas. In addition, the concepts of 1) compact and contiguous growth, 2) availability of municipal services, and 3) maximizing efficiency in the provision of those services have served as a basis for analysis, _ the results of which have supported the development sequencing. The land use designations indicated on the short- and long-range plan maps are in general agreement with the land use recommendations of the current Comprehensive Plan. What has changed is the provision for sequencing this development. Areas which will not develop until a m cRor IVIED DY J JORM MICROLA6 1 ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101AS J 30 long-range time frame have been placed in an agricultural/rural residential density in the short range. The ultimate long-range land use category for these areas will reflect more intensive development. This, reassessment of land uses addresses more realistically the feasibility of development in certain areas of the community. Having analyzed present development patterns and the remaining developable areas, a more accurate picture of development potential and needs has. been realized. This will serve to guide land development city-wide, allowing both public and private parties to anticipate growth patterns. Other recommendations in the Area Analyses are based on stated policies of the Iowa City School Board and the Riverfront Commission. Findings from the Corridor Analysts: Foster Road and First Avenue Extended (1979) and the Trade Area Anal sis of North Iowa City 1978) have also been used to make locational decisions. B. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS The seven Area Analyses have, after consideration of all the development issues, made both general and specific recommendations to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Both the short- and long-range land use maps and the recommendations following each Area Analysis serve to identify these changes. The following summarizes the scope of the recommendations: - Continued acceptance of efficient, compact and contiguous growth policies should be encouraged. _ - Land should be zoned Ag/RR1 in the short-range until additional areas are needed for development and/or capital improvements are possible. - If areas outside the corporate limits but within sewerable watersheds are not annexed, increased development densities may _ be realized within the current city boundaries. - The City -County Urban Fringe Committee should formulate a fringe development policy to deal with the problems and implications of annexation and de -annexation. - Downstream sewer surcharge problems should be carefully considered in the time period prior to the completion of the new sewage treatment facility. - The use of lift stations, while not encouraged, should be as Judicious as possible. The consolidation of several lift stations into one facility should be encouraged whenever possible. MICROEfLMED BY J LF JORM MIC R(1LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES i fr 31 Development at freeway interchanges should be controlled. - School sites should not be designated on the land use map. However, this should not be construed as a recommendation for no additional schools. - Park sites have not been shown on the maps unless they have received prior Council approval. Open green space should be encouraged, however, where possible using development practices (e.g., cluster development) which preserve unique natural areas. 1 MICROF ILM[D BY JORM MIC R46LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES I I j /G9Z r SOUTHWEST AREA STUDY STUDY AREA �. The intent of this area study is to view both the long-range and short-range development patterns for the Southwest Area of Iowa City. This area includes the land located south of Melrose Avenue and generally west of Sunset Street to the north and the municipal airport to the south. The long-range plan reflects an ultimate land use pattern which, at this time, seems best able to serve the future needs of a growing Iowa City. For over ten years, extensive residential development has been occurring on the west side. While much of this development has been spurred by the expansion of employment at University Hospitals, area growth is made possible by available sewer service capacity. Plans for the construction of Freeway 218 along the Iowa Department of Transportation alignment with interchanges at Melrose Avenue it and Highway 1, the subsequent reconstruction of Highway 1 West as a four -lane limited access facility, the realignment of Mormon Trek Boulevard, and' the I.i Willow Creek sewer extension to the Johnson County Home are creating both residential and commercial development pressures in the study area. 19 Due to the imminent impacts of these developments, a reassessment of land uses ' in the Southwest Area is needed. This study will address the issues which have arisen and suggest both long- and short-range land use plans for the area. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN i, The 1978 Comprehensfve Plan has envisioned development in the Southwest Area as primarily in low- to medium -density residential use, with a large portion of land in the far west outside the Limits of Urban Development line and in agricultural use. In anticipation of the Freeway 218/Highway 1 interchange, large areas have been designated as Highway and Land Consumptive Commercial. The Development Sequence indicates Phase I, II, and III development for only part of the Southwest Area. This study will consider the continued appropriate- ness of these land use and development proposals for the Southwest Area as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. ISSUES 1. Sewer Availability The Willow Creek trunk sewer extension to the Johnson County Home has increased development opportunities in the study area. An 18" sewer line has been extended; however, this potential capacity is limited by a 10" trunk line at the point of hook-up creating a bottleneck situation which effectively limits the sewerage capacity at the present time. Although the sewerage from approximately 438 acres of undeveloped land could naturally drain to the 10" trunk line, this line has the ability to accommodate development at only two people per acre for this entire area due to current constraints. Two policies which determine the development sequence for any area of the City are: 1) maintaining compact and contiguous growth and 2) maximizing efficiency in the provision of municipal services. If these considerations 141CRUILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DGS MOINES /(e 9.z 1 J r L SW -2 are taken into account, the development of the remaining capacity in the 10" line is most desirable in the area east of Freeway 218. Approximately 95 developable acres of land lie east of the Freeway 218 right-of-way and within the 10" trunk sewer service area. Taking the balance of the capacity of the 10" line into consideration, these 95 acres can develop at 11 people per acre. Development can occur at only two people per acre if land both east and west of Freeway 218 is developed. Consequently, µ� development could be reasonably limited to the area east of the Freeway 218 right-of-way. Unfortunately, the Hunter's Run Subdivision, located to the west of Freeway 218, has already received preliminary approval. Any future requests for subdivision approval west of 218 should be carefully evaluated 1-a in terms of the limited capacity available. This should not, however, negate the original goals of compact and contiguous growth. 2. Freeway 218 Interchanges t The location of proposed Freeway 218 stirred controversy for nearly two decades prior to the April 1980 agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation •(IDOT). Freeway 218 will now be built on the alignment originally designated by IDOT. At one time, Iowa I City's preferred alignment for Freeway 218 was approximately one mile southwest of IDOT's alignment. In the Trafficways Report prepared in April " 1977, as part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, several negative "urban i-� development" implications which could be expected from the IDOT alignment for Freeway 218 were enumerated. One of those implications identified commercial development pressure due to the Freeway's interchange with Highway 1 as a potential problem. With revised plans including a second interchange at Melrose Avenue, attention must be given to both interchanges. a. Melrose Avenue Interchange Residential development continues to be encouraged in the area surrounding the Melrose interchange in accord with the Comprehensive Plan's recommendation. While access to the freeway makes commercial development attractive, both commercial and industrial uses have been discouraged in order to direct this development to the Highway 1 interchange. The City may not be able to support full development of commercial and industrial land uses at both interchanges. And since ample, sewerable land is available at the Highway 1 interchange for these more intensive land uses, it is the recommended location for commercial and industrial growth. Implementation of this land use recommendation may be difficult, however, since portions of the land surrounding the interchange are owned by Johnson County as part of the County Home. A joint agreement has been proposed to restrict the sale and re -use of that land for uses other than the current County uses or low-density rural residential. Highway 1 Interchange Residential development is discouraged in this general area due to its - location near the airport and its proximity to two main traffic facilities. Commercial and industrial uses are better suited to this MICRDr ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES J r SW -3 3. Annexation �r. In order to control development, especially to the east of Freeway 518, annexation of a rather large tract of land is recommended. This will enable zoning of the Highway 1 interchange for commercial and industrial use, thereby limiting residential use in the airport's flight path. A key purpose of annexation is to promote orderly urban growth. Interde- pendence between a developing community and its undeveloped fringe areas is 1-; obvious. Although boundary lines are no guarantee against substandard development, the extension of these boundaries through annexation brings the fringe areas within the City and widens the application of coordinated development practices. The area proposed for annexation meets the general criteria for annexation stated in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan: 1) the area is contiguous to the present city limits; 2) the area has a natural "unity" with the City because of the existing extension of major streets to and through the area and the availability of sewer service presently or in the future with minimal capital improvement costs; 3) numerous municipal services will be readily available to the area without substantial capital outlay for the provision of these services. j. IIICROFIL14ED BY CORM MIC RQLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _ J /� Pmt 1 location. Presently, several commercial establishments are located " in the NE quadrant of the Freeway 218/Highway 1 interchange and the realignment of Mormon Trek Boulevard provides access to this area from the north while providing a frontage road for the freeway. With the availability of sewer service, the NE quadrant is a logical choice for controlled commercial development. The NW and SW quadrants are located within the County's jurisdiction and are not considered appropriate for annexation because of the cost prohibitive nature of extending sewer service to the area. It is recommended that a joint City -County agreement be negotiated in order to control land use in these quadrants of the interchange. The short-range plan suggests the SE quadrant be zoned agricultural to reflect its present use and the fact that the area is not presently sewered. The long-range plan for this area indicates an industrial r classification that could be developed as sewer service is extended or the demand for industrial area is created. It is, therefore, the recommendation of this report that commercial and industrial development be contained at the Highway 1 interchange leaving the land surrounding the Melrose Avenue interchange in residential use. This recommendation is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and reflects the impact Freeway 218 will have on the study area. 3. Annexation �r. In order to control development, especially to the east of Freeway 518, annexation of a rather large tract of land is recommended. This will enable zoning of the Highway 1 interchange for commercial and industrial use, thereby limiting residential use in the airport's flight path. A key purpose of annexation is to promote orderly urban growth. Interde- pendence between a developing community and its undeveloped fringe areas is 1-; obvious. Although boundary lines are no guarantee against substandard development, the extension of these boundaries through annexation brings the fringe areas within the City and widens the application of coordinated development practices. The area proposed for annexation meets the general criteria for annexation stated in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan: 1) the area is contiguous to the present city limits; 2) the area has a natural "unity" with the City because of the existing extension of major streets to and through the area and the availability of sewer service presently or in the future with minimal capital improvement costs; 3) numerous municipal services will be readily available to the area without substantial capital outlay for the provision of these services. j. IIICROFIL14ED BY CORM MIC RQLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _ J /� Pmt 1 SW -4 By annexing this crucial area on the Southwest side, the City has the ability to direct and stage orderly and compatible growth patterns more successfully and with greater certainty. 4. De -annexation A city should annex only that area of land which can be provided municipal services (e.g., city water and sewer) within a reasonable time. With the recommendation to annex a large portion of potentially developable land, the City should assess whether there are tracts of land in the study area which are not developable in the foreseeable future and should possibly be de -annexed. One area has been identified where the provision of utilities is unlikely. The area of land bordered on the north by Rohret Road and the south by the city boundary line is located in a watershed which drains to an area outside of the present city limits. To extend utility service to this area would not only be expensive, but would also open up development of a large area outside of the city limits. ' De -annexation of all but a 300 foot wide strip fronting Rohret Road would have the desired effect of directing frontage development along Rohret Road while limiting the cost prohibitive future municipal service commitment to that area. 14 5. Schools The analysis carried out for this study indicates both higher potential total population and elementary school population in the Southwest Area than were predicted by the Comprehensive Plan. A number of factors could influence these calculations, including the rate of residential growth, " family size, housing type, and the effect of growth in unincorporated areas. The Comprehensive Plan's recommendation of two elementary school sites is not consistent with School Board plans. Because elementary school enroll- ment in the district as a whole is seen as declining, no new construction is anticipated. As the need for additional elementary school facilities in the Southwest Area develops, students would be assigned to alternate elementary schools to maintain the viability of existing facilities and to increase overall operational efficiency within the Iowa City school system. While such a scheme conforms with planned efficiency, it would depart from the Comprehensive Plan's concept of the neighborhood school. No elementary school site will be designated for the Southwest Area in recognition of the School Board's policy. By not committing the City to a school site, residential patterns will not be encouraged based on a future unknown service. 6. Green Space Open green space should continue to be encouraged along Willow Creek and its tributaries. This recommendation both encourages green space and serves to limit development in the flood plain. 111CRorIudED B1' JORM MIC REILAB CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MINES i SW -5 111CRDI'ILMED BY JORM MIC R(,♦L AB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14DI4CS I /1r �Pz In the area proposed for annexation east of 218 and northwest of Highway 1, an open space buffer along natural features is suggested to separate residential and Highway Commercial uses. 7. Proposed Land Use Two maps have been prepared which identify both the long-range and short- range land use patterns for the Southwest Area. The long-range plan reflects the ultimate. desired land use pattern for the area. The long- range view will help guide development, allowing both public and private interests to anticipate the likely growth patterns. The land use pattern recommended in the short-range plan identifies the development anticipated in the next 15 years. Areas designated agricultural reflect the current use pattern and should be designated for to more intensive use in the long range as growth pressures develop and/or municipal services can be efficiently provided. Lj RECOMMENDATIONS �! 1. With the exception of the_ already platted Hunter's Run Subdivision, residential development should be confined to areas east of Freeway 218 to promote efficient, compact and contiguous growth. 1, 2. An area of land generally east of the Freeway 218 and Highway 1 interchange I•� and extending north to the city boundary line should be annexed in order to Ie focus commercial and industrial development at this interchange. 3. Commercial development pressure should be resisted at the Melrose Avenue interchange with Freeway 218, and an agreement should be reached with the I-� County to restrict sale of their land at that interchange for uses other than residential. 4. Deannexation of land which will require future commitments of cost prohibitive municipal services should be considered. 5. No school sites should be designated in the study area. The School Board anticipates no construction and assumes busing is a realistic and economic necessity. M 6. Open green space should be promoted where possible. I1 H 111CRDI'ILMED BY JORM MIC R(,♦L AB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14DI4CS I /1r �Pz Cr Legend — — — Willow Creek Flood Plain _.._ Existing Iowa City Limits I inch = 2,000 feet SOUTHWEST STUDY AREA SHORT RANGE PLAN Residential VkM Commercial //G////i AG/RRI Green Space ...... Proposed City Limits I MICRUILMED DY JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140IRES J [r SOUTHWEST STUDY AREA LONG RANGE PLAN Legend — — —. Willow Creek Flood Plain Existing Iowa City Limits 1 inch = 2,000 feet Residential t1 ii Commercial Light Industrial -4c, -I Green Space ,,,,,,. Proposed City Limits MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES TVIES 1 J r 3 L �l SOUTH AREA STUDY SOUTH AREA STUDY STUDY AREA The intent of this area study is to view both the long-range and short-range development patterns for the South Area of Iowa City. This area includes the land located south of Highway 6 and east of the Iowa River. The long-range plan reflects an ultimate land use pattern which, at this time, seems best able to serve the future needs of a growing Iowa City. The South Area is clearly delineated by the Iowa River, the heavily used, four - lane divided Highway 6 truck route, and the corporate boundary line on the south and east, placing this area in a position of relative isolation from adjacent neighborhoods. Both residential and commercial uses have been developed in the area but a large portion of the land remains in agricultural use. With the proposed Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) to be located in the South Area, a reassessment of development potential and appropriate land uses is needed. This study, after addressing various issues, will suggest both long- and short-range land use plans for the area. a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The 1978 Comprehensive Plan has envisioned the South Area land use as primarily low- to medium -density residential, with Office, General, Highway and Land Consumptive Commercial Uses in the area of Highway 6 and South Gilbert Street. A neighborhood commercial center has also been indicated to serve a growth area outside the present corporate boundary. The Development Sequence specifies Phase I, II, III and IV development for the area. ISSUES 1. Sewer Availability Due to the 'topography of the land, there exists a limited amount of sewerable land in the South Area. Approximately 642 acres of undeveloped land remain of which only 90 acres are presently sewerable. If areas currently zoned for commercial use are fully developed, the remaining areas presently zoned residential would be restricted to a density of 12 people per acre. This calculation of density is based on current sewer line restrictions and an assumption of 350 gallons of capacity per person per - day which is a standard peak flow. The engineering staff reports that a surcharge problem already exists with the South Side Trunk Sewer. further development must consider the potential effects of this limited capacity on downstream users. The goal of compact and contiguous growth is advanced by the very nature of the location of the limited developable land. In the short range, the - South Area will experience little growth due to sewer limitations. Development should take place within the current corporate boundaries and adjacent to present development where sewer service is available. The short-range limitations will not be entirely alleviated with the construction of the new WPCP and the 60" interceptor sewer which skirts the /G9•Z o-ncaonurEo ar JORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDSDES MOMES ' i � i r C S-2 South Area. While the building of this plant is int-nded to solve many city-wide sewer restrictions, the South Area will not benefit substan- tially from these improvements to the system. Present sewer design.does not project extending a trunk line into the South Area concurrent to construction of the WPCP (See Figure 1). That decision restricts development within the city limits to the area which is presently sewerable, plus an area adjacent to the new 84" Outfall Trunk which will run along South Gilbert Street to the new WPCP and which will afford direct tie-in opportunities. Full development in the short range may occur after the new WPCP is built if the private sector is willing to extend a trunk line northward into the South Area from the new 60" interceptor sewer which - will be laid outside the City's corporate boundary. In the long range, full development can occur once a trunk line is extended _ northward into the South Area. This future capital improvement may be scheduled by the City in response to increased pressure for residential land, the existence of other supporting infrastructure or the desire to encourage compact and contiguous growth in the South Area. 2. Water Pollution Control Plant The WPCP project, located south of the present corporate boundary and east of South Gilbert Street,.raises the issue of annexation. The area on which a municipal facility is located should be within the City's corporate limits due to the intrinsically urban nature of the functions performed by such a facility. The criteria for annexation as set " forth in the Comprehensive Plan are met by this property. Therefore, annexation of the designated WPCP site, including that portion of South Gilbert Street (Sand Road) along which the property fronts, is recommended. 3. Annexation Upon annexation and construction of the new WPCP and the extension of a - major interceptor sewer line through an area outside the city limits, pressure to annex land adjacent to the sewer line and extending northward to the present corporate boundary is anticipated. The pressure to annex will be due in part to the direct tie-in possibilities which can occur at the 500' manhole intervals along the 60" interceptor line. Normally, annexation should not occur unless municipal services can be made available to the area without a burdensome capital outlay for the provision of these services. In this case, full development of the South Area cannot occur until a trunk line is extended northward from the 60" interceptor sewer. It should not be expected that municipal services to peripheral areas will be provided in a sequence that will foster scattered and costly growth, contrary to the basic policy of compact and contiguous growth. The annexation of additional land cannot be recommended. Leap frog - development, which occurs when development in the periphery (the annexed land) is encouraged while infill development is restricted, is not desirable in terms of the efficient provision of urban services. Therefore, since sufficient developable land is available city-wide within the present corporate limits to support population growth well into the 111CROFILnED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /G 9?_ . J 'y1 S-3 y future, annexation of additional land is not recommended when such annexation fosters non-contiguous growth. 4. Schools IJ The Comprehensive Plan recommends three additional elementary school sites for the South Area. In view of the development limitations in the study 14 area due to the lack of sewer availability, an increase in the elementary 11 school population attributable to development within the South Area is not anticipated. Is As stated in the Southwest Area Study, the School Board envisions building jh no new structures because elementary school enrollment is seen as declining in the district as a whole. Students in areas which have reached enroll- ment capacities will be assigned to alternate elementary schools throughout the city to maintain the viability of existing facilities and to increase overall operational efficiency within the Iowa City school system.. Is la Presently, Grant Wood Elementary School is the only school in the study area although some children in the area attend Mark Twain School. With a le capacity of 450 students and a current enrollment (1982) of 382, Grant Wood's remaining capacity -will serve 68 students, or approximately an 18 percent increase in its present enrollment. I.1 Therefore, because of the School Board's decision regarding the construc- tion of future elementary schools, the Comprehensive Plan should be amended and no elementary school sites should be designated in the study area. I 5. Trafficways i� The present collector and arterial system is adequate for the short range if no trunk sewer line is extended into the South Area. If, however, a trunk sewer is extended and/or annexation occurs, an additional secondary arterial would be recommended to increase access to the existing Gilbert I„ Street and Sycamore Street arterials. The proposed bypass around the South Area via the interchange on Freeway 218 will not be shown as part of the short-range plan. The need for such a bypass is not seen in the short range as the Highway 1 interchange with direct access to Highway 6 and 218 should serve the industrial and commercial needs of the South Area. 6. Parks/Open Space �. Open green space should continue to be encouraged along the Iowa River as supported by the Riverfront Commission and the Iowa River Corridor Study. The four potential park sites as included on the Comprehensive Plan map should not continue to be shown at these locations. With the acquisition of Napoleon Park in the South Area, the limited short- range development potential for the area and the recommendation not to annex land south of the present corporate boundary, this study will not .designate specific park sites for the South Area. While the desire for MIORDEILnED BY JORM MICROLA6 ' CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES i a 1 J r S-4 adequate park and open space provision remains an important City objective, it is difficult to forecast with precision the exact need for, or location of, future parkland. Criteria other than the standard ten acres of parkland per 1,000 population may be viewed as a more reasonable approach to park planning. As indicated earlier in this report, a future study of recreation and open space needs is needed in order to ascertain the specific needs of Iowa City. 7. Proposed Land Use Two maps have been prepared which identify the proposed long- and short- range land use patterns for the South Area without assigning densities for development. Is The long-range plan reflects the ultimate desired land use pattern for the area acknowledging the substantial impact the new WPCP will have on the e South Area and the pressures for annexation which should be expected. This long-range view will help guide development, allowing both public and a private interests to anticipate likely growth patterns. {9 The short-range plan recommends a land use pattern which recognizes the I+ development limitations in the South Area. Areas designated agricultural reflect the current use pattern and will be reclassified to a more I� intensive use as growth pressures develop and/or municipal services can be efficiently provided. le RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations are made in order to amend the Comprehensive Plan via short- and long-range strategies: ii 1. In the short range, the limited development which can be served by the remaining sewer line capacity should be carefully monitored in order to prevent surcharge problems to downstream users. 2. A privately financed trunk line extension northward from the 60" interceptor line should be considered if development pressures cannot wait for the City's long-range provision of a trunk line. 3. The City should annex the land needed to build the new WPCP. 4. Land located adjacent to the 60" interceptor sewer and south of the present corporate boundary should not be annexed until development in the area has reached the corporate limits. Annexation could encourage a non-contiguous growth pattern which would mean inefficient public service provision. 5. The City -County Urban Fringe Committee should continue to study the problems and implications of annexation and formulate a fringe development policy. 6. No school sites should be designated in the study area. The School Board anticipates no construction and assumes busing is a realistic and economic necessity. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRGILAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J fr W S-5 7. Reservation of open space along the Iowa River should continue to be encouraged. 8. Potential park sites as shown on the current Comprehensive Plan Map should be removed pending a reevaluation of parkland needs. This is by no means intended to suggest that no additional parkland will be provided in the South Area. i I4ICROEILMED BY i JORM MICR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i J�+ fr RST 3L+T SNS_ •; CijCry 1G IY1 ` A LIFT ST<TKN 1Nl � C�IY ;II L �^V1 NY. ZIa TRUNK j leio 1.PENIOEE• LIFT STTATO�j�>JJ/V 714 FIGURE 1 i_ • SOUTH AREA boundary Presently Sewerable � TIE - IN Area to 84" Outfall Sewer 1 I� IfICfiOE ILV'CD 31' JORM MICR40LAS ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES T I r rncaonuaED By JORM MIC RpL AB L� CEDAR RAPIDS •DCS I4DI4E5 r 0 L EAST AREA STUDY JORM MICROLA6 III i r IJ EAST AREA STUDY w STUDY AREA The East area is that portion of Iowa City which is bound on the north by Rochester Avenue, on the east by the corporate boundary, on the south by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad tracks, and on the west by First Avenue. The current zoning and land use in this area is predominantly single-family residential, with multi-family/commercial centers near First Avenue and Muscatine and at First Avenue and Rochester. Additional multi -family zoning exists along Scott Boulevard near Court Street, to the south and west of a Iy proposed commercial center. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific tracks to the south provide a barrier between the residential development of the Village Green subdivision and the industrial t° development of the Business Development Incorporated industrial park to the y south. Development, outside of and to the west and north of the study area is residential or undeveloped for the most part, and therefore compatible with the Ia largely residential land use of the study area. County land to the east of Scott Boulevard is largely undeveloped with the exception of Sunrise Mobile Home 10 Village. Current land uses include farming and scattered residential uses. Zoning in the County allows commercial uses east of Scott Boulevard from Highway i'' 6 to Muscatine and between Lower West Branch Road and Rochester Avenue; the ;.; remainder of the County land abutting Scott Boulevard is zoned for suburban residential uses. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The 1978 Plan projects continued residential uses throughout the area, with those currently undeveloped portions along the eastern corporate boundary and to the north along Rochester Avenue developing as residential property at low to medium densities. A neighborhood commercial center is indicated at the intersection of Court Street and Scott Boulevard to serve a trade area extending between north of Rochester Avenue and the railroad tracks in a triangular configuration to First Avenue. The undeveloped portions of the East side south of Rochester are included in the Phase I development sequence. Phase I was intended to cover a time period of seven years after adoption of the Plan in 1978; capital improvements included in this phase were the completion of Scott Boulevard from Highway 6 to Rochester Avenue and the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). Additional parkland/open space is projected for the southeast corner of the study area and a green belt is indicated along the railroad tracks, north along. Scott Boulevard and east along the Ralston Creek drainage basin. ISSUES _ The areas of potential growth in this part of the City consist of approximately 257 acres and lie along the northern and eastern periphery of the study area. The timing and potential density of development here are governed to a great extent by the availability of sewer service. For that reason, it is helpful in planning for land use to draw distinctions between locations with different sewerage constraints. MICROFILMED BY I DORM MICR6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES /G9Z it J r L E-2 In east Iowa City, the major portion of undeveloped land, which lies south of Muscatine Avenue, requires the use of lift stations and force mains to obtain sewer service within the municipal system. The land to the north of Muscatine Avenue, however, can be served through a gravity feed network. Consequently, development north of Muscatine Avenue has occurred at a different rate than the area to the south. The following discussion of development issues and the proposed sequence of future development in each of these areas is addressed with these distinctions in mind. Municipal Sewer Service South of Muscatine Lift stations currently in use in this area have some excess capacity. However, the Lower Muscatine Trunk, which serves those lift stations, does not have enough wet -weather capacity to handle the full development of the residential area known as Village Green plus the development of the industrial park to the south. Of the remaining 112 acres available for development south of Muscatine Avenue, 103 acres would require the use of a lift station in order to tie into the existing municipal system. The Village Green lift station can be expanded to provide sufficient capacity to service the entire 103 acres. However, the Lower Muscatine Trunk, downstream from the lift station, is limited in the amount of additional sewage it can handle. It is in the Rundel•1 Street Trunk/" horseshoe" system and the Lower Muscatine Trunk that severe limitations to development in the short range arise. The Lower Muscatine Trunk carries the flow from the Village Green lift station, the Heinz lift station used by Business Development Incorporated (BDI), and any gravity flows downstream from the force mains (see Figure A). In an effort to provide for development in the study area and the industrial park to the south, agreements have been made in the past allocating certain capacities in the lift station and, thereby, in the _ trunk. Questions about the validity of allocating the use of a public facility have shed some doubt on whether developers have a right to rely on the future use of such allocations. Determination of the developability of certain areas rests on the ability to tie-in to the lift station and the trunk. This ability hinges on whether the City policy is one of allowing hook-ups on a first come, first served basis regardless of previous mcRorILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES J The pivotal issue affecting City policy regarding future development of the East Area is the availability of sewer service. Wet -weather surcharging conditions in the Rundell Street Trunk downstream from the study area are a deterrent to full development. The Southeast and the Lower Muscatine Trunks which service the study area empty into the Rundell Street Trunk and consequently contribute to any overload on that line. Any additional development on the East side adds to the potential for a surcharge condi- tion. The Rundell Street conditions have been tolerated, to date, in anticipation of the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Assuming that the surcharge conditions continue to be tolerated in the short range, the short-range development potential of the East side can be evaluated in terms of the capacity issues particular to the north and south of Muscatine Avenue. South of Muscatine Lift stations currently in use in this area have some excess capacity. However, the Lower Muscatine Trunk, which serves those lift stations, does not have enough wet -weather capacity to handle the full development of the residential area known as Village Green plus the development of the industrial park to the south. Of the remaining 112 acres available for development south of Muscatine Avenue, 103 acres would require the use of a lift station in order to tie into the existing municipal system. The Village Green lift station can be expanded to provide sufficient capacity to service the entire 103 acres. However, the Lower Muscatine Trunk, downstream from the lift station, is limited in the amount of additional sewage it can handle. It is in the Rundel•1 Street Trunk/" horseshoe" system and the Lower Muscatine Trunk that severe limitations to development in the short range arise. The Lower Muscatine Trunk carries the flow from the Village Green lift station, the Heinz lift station used by Business Development Incorporated (BDI), and any gravity flows downstream from the force mains (see Figure A). In an effort to provide for development in the study area and the industrial park to the south, agreements have been made in the past allocating certain capacities in the lift station and, thereby, in the _ trunk. Questions about the validity of allocating the use of a public facility have shed some doubt on whether developers have a right to rely on the future use of such allocations. Determination of the developability of certain areas rests on the ability to tie-in to the lift station and the trunk. This ability hinges on whether the City policy is one of allowing hook-ups on a first come, first served basis regardless of previous mcRorILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES J r C E-3 allocation agreements, or if the policy is to reserve capacity in — anticipation of demand contracted for in the agreements. If previous reservations are honored, the Lower Muscatine Trunk cannot accommodate the complete development of the Village Green area due to capacity allocations _ for the development of the industrial park. A first come, first served policy would allow development to occur for residential uses or industrial uses, as the economy and private developers dictated. With the platting of Village Green South Part 2 and Village Green Part 10, resolution of the issue of conflicting demands on the trunk was sought through an agreement to construct a sewage detention facility which would hold the flows from Village Green for a period of time if the industrial park required full use of the trunk. The option of a detention facility allowed the residential development to proceed with the understanding that when the industrial park required capacity in the trunk, the facility would be constructed and operated. To date, the detention facility has not been constructed and the City has not felt that capacity problems have warranted requiring its provision. At the time of platting, the City Engineer advised that no more than the 130 units included in Village Green South and Village Green Part 10 be approved until the detention facility was built and tested or until a relief sewer was constructed. The current engineering policy has been to avoid the use of sewage detention facilities r and lift stations due to flow equalization and maintenance problems created by such facilities. Due to these concerns about capacity allocation, the effective policy of the City has been to not encourage additional development in the area at this time. Subsequent approval of development in this area should reflect a full evaluation of the sewer problems which exist pending construction of the WPCP and the Southeast Interceptor System. With construction of the plant and interceptor, sewer capacity problems will be alleviated and the entire 112 acres plus the industrial park will be developable with City sewer service at a density equivalent to 13 people/acre. _. North of Muscatine The developable land north of Muscatine Avenue is serviced by the Southeast Trunk. There are restrictions in this trunk line which constrain the future development of the area along Scott Boulevard until a relief sewer is constructed. An agreement with a local developer to provide for the construction of a relief line has been made. With completion of the Southeast Trunk relief line, there exists enough capacity remaining to provide sewerage to all of the unplatted lands, including those within the service area boundary outside the city limits at a density of 12 people/acre. With development limited to that area within the current corporate boundaries, the development potential reaches 88 people/acre for the land lying along Scott Boulevard between Muscatine and Rochester Avenues and 34 people/acre for an area south of Rochester Avenue and west of Amhurst Street. This variation is due to a restriction in an 8" line downstream from the Rochester Avenue area. Thus, if it is assumed that the wet -weather surcharge conditions on Rundell Street will be - tolerated until the new plant is built and if the Southeast Trunk relief line is constructed, there is sufficient sewer capacity in the northern 141CROEIVIED BY JORM MICR6LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES 1 J L E-4 portion of the East area to accommodate low to high density residential development in the short range and in the long range. However, if the City's policy is to avoid intensifying the potential for surcharge conditions, approval of development proposals in the East side study area will require careful consideration of the development's impact on the downstream sewer system. In the context of such a policy, it may be in the City's interest to encourage the postponement of any development in this area, pending completion of the Water Pollution Control Plant. 2. Trafficways The Comprehensive Plan projects the completion of Scott Boulevard from Highway 6 to Rochester Avenue within the Phase I development sequence by 1985. The planned function of the road is that of a secondary arterial whose primary purpose is circulation and, secondarily, access. Access from Scott Boulevard to any new development in the study area should be limited, therefore, if Scott Boulevard is to serve its intended purpose. A limited number of collector streets connected directly to Scott Boulevard is necessary, however, to facilitate efficient transit system loops. From Muscatine Avenue north, the necessary collector streets are currently in place. With the full development of Village Green to the south, adequate collectors with access to Scott Boulevard will need to be provided. To date construction of Scott Boulevard has been as a two-lane road rather than a four -lane highway and includes only that portion between Highway 6 and Court Street. Without plans to expand Scott Boulevard to a four -lane facility, it is questionable whether the road is a barrier to the creation of contiguous neighborhoods and growth to the east. Pressures to annex and develop residential property east of Scott Boulevard have already been _ felt. Plans to expand Scott Boulevard to fulfill its function as a secondary arterial and truck route for industrial development to the south should take these residential development pressures into account, as well as consider the relative rate of development of the industrial park. With - completion of the sewage treatment plant and the availability of sewer service that it implies, development pressures along both sides of Scott Boulevard can be expected to increase. It would be appropriate at this time to reevaluate the proposed function of Scott Boulevard and to reconsider whether it should act as an effective boundary of the city and limit of expansion. Development Pressures Outside the Corporate Limits The present corporate limits encompass sufficient land to accommodate residential development for projected populations beyond the year 2000. Therefore, annexation is not necessary anywhere for the purposes of accommodating population growth. However, there are some areas of the City, such as the Southwest Area, where annexation is desirable in order to ensure that development on the periphery is in the best interest of the community. Since annexation of land carries with it certain respon- sibilities for the timely provision of services, City policy on this matter should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of such an action. I4ICROFILI410 By JORM MICR4/LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES J i r I I E-5 While city sewer service is not available on the East side or beyond the - corporate limits without the use of -lift stations and detention facilities or without adding to a downstream surcharge problem, any land use control benefits derived from annexation of land east of Scott Boulevard are outweighed by the potential costs, both fiscal and environmental, of sewer service provision. With the extension of the proposed interceptor sewer to the eastern city limits and the completion of Scott Boulevard, the cost of any additional service provision east of the corporate limit is reduced. The question then becomes one of the desirability of land use control. As stated above, zoning in the County east of Scott Boulevard allows uses which range from a very low density residential use to commercial uses. These uses may be compatible with the projected land uses within the city limits and they may be developed in a manner which is in accordance with City standards. However, the City cannot guarantee that such will be the ^ case without the control which comes with zoning and subdivision review powers. The City has the authority to disapprove subdivisions within its two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, but zoning decisions rest with the ^ County. The type and density of use are at the discretion of the County and may or may not, over time, be compatible with adjacent land uses in the city. Development in the East side of Iowa City has nearly met the corporate limits. With the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant and the completion of Scott Boulevard, it can be expected that development will reach the corporate boundary in the short-range and development pressures to the east of Scott Boulevard will be felt. Since there is sufficient _ land within the city now to accommodate future growth, it is not recommended that land to the east of the current corporate limits be annexed in the short-range. However, in recognition of development pressures which may occur in this area, a policy of sequencing development should be adopted which would encourage development within the City limits first. With -the completion of in -fill in the East side, annexation requests could then be considered, with the limit of the annexable area being determined, in part, by watersheds and sewer service area boundaries. In addition, control of fringe development in this area should be included in the discussions of the City -County Urban fringe Committee and any annexation requests should be evaluated in terms of the outcome of those discussions. 4. Schools The study area is within easy access of City High, Southeast Junior High, and Lucas and Lemme elementary schools, all of which have capacities sufficient to handle new students. School Board policy projects no new construction and intends to deal with any capacity problems through busing. If growth here is delayed until construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant, school capacities will not be an issue in the short rangc. However, once the East side can be fully developed and pressures are felt east of Scott Boulevard, consideration must be given to the long-range implications of residential land use and varying densities on the genera- tion of school-age children. /� �Zt nICROERnED BY JORM MIC R(SLA S I CEDAR RA 'IDS DES 'AOIYES r L E-6 _ 5. Parkland/Open Space Park land for the area is provided on the grounds of Southeast Junior High, Lucas and Lemme Schools, Pheasant Hill Park, Court Hill Park, and Mercer Park. A new park is currently being designed just east of Scott Boulevard and the corporate limits at the site of the Ralston Creek South Branch stormwater detention dam. An additional neighborhood park is projected for _ this area on the Comprehensive Plan map. The Parks and Recreation Department would like to acquire an 8-10 acre park adjacent to the Village Green stormwater management basin located in the southeast corner of the study area. As envisioned by the Parks and Recreation Department, this - park would be for passive activities in contrast to the sports center function of Mercer Park. Final acquisition of this park will depend, however, on the rate at which development takes place on the remaining undeveloped land. If growth is delayed on the East side, particularly in the southern portion due to sewerage problems, this proposed park should be deleted from the short-range plan and reevaluated with completion of the long-range parkland needs study. Existing park land and the South Branch stormwater management basin should provide sufficient open space in the interim. Approval of any further development in this area should include considera- tion of open space between Scott Boulevard and any residential development to insure an adequate buffer between the projected arterial and the residential use. If Scott Boulevard is not expanded to a four -lane highway, the 100 foot right-of-way acquired for the street, with appropri- ate landscaping, may serve as an adequate buffer. 6. Proposed Land Use The land use map proposes only limited development be approved in the East Study area until the Water Pollution Control Plant is constructed. With completion of this project, full development of the East side as residential use is projected. Subsequent phasing of development includes residential uses along Scott Boulevard to the east. The sequence of these final development phases should be determined by the ability of certain areas to develop cohesively with neighborhoods which already exist. RECOMMENDATIONS As indicated in the sections above, the intensity and direction of development in the East Area study is dependent upon the outcome of various City policy questions. The main issues involve the provision of municipal sewer service and the completion of Scott Boulevard. The following recommendations are made to address these policy questions and to amend the Comprehensive Plan. 1. The City currently tolerates a wet -weather surcharge condition in the Rundell Street Trunk in anticipation of the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant and the Southeast Interceptor Sewer. Pending completion of these projects the City should consider a policy which encourages the postponement of growth in the East Area. New development _ should be directed toward those areas of the City in the southwest and the north, outside this study area, which can be serviced without increasing the potential for surcharge conditions downstream. 111CROMMED B1' I JORM MICR6LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J r I E-7 2. With provision of adequate municipal sewer service to this area, develop- ment should proceed with the land uses outlined in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan. 3. The sewer system north of Muscatine Avenue has the capacity to service a large area to the east of the corporate limits at a density of 12 people/acre. Since there is sufficient land within the City limits now to accommodate future growth, the City's policy of encouraging compact and contiguous growth should be retained and development within the city limits should be encouraged to occur prior to development east of the study area. 4. With the completion of in -fill development on the East side and in recognition of the inducement to development provided by Scott Boulevard and the new sewers, consideration should be given to the annexation of a limited amount of land along Scott Boulevard to the east. This action should be evaluated in the context of any policies developed by the City - County Urban Fringe Committee since those policies may result in sufficient extraterritorial land use controls and obviate any need for annexation. 5. Assuming delayed growth south of Muscatine Avenue in the short range, the proposed park site shown in this area should be eliminated. Inclusion of the park in' the long range should be evaluated according to the findings of the future park land needs study. j i - 111CROFILMED BY I' DORM MICR46LAB � 1 ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M018ES C i 1 i 1 r L "• 5 Non NORTH YKRKET RUN BT�TION il•.�T+ Zf l•.nP i �OUNJ�TE -. •''REPLA 3011- all. 011•211. Jl?•I:: I JEFFERSON3TRI �AELIEE SENT: aF. PCP SITE 840.. E -- I 2'5 `r MAJOR SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENTS 25- FUTUREIMPROVEMENTS ❑, It r.d j 9CaLE IN FEET .]FI" `f 0 2000 FIGURE A TRUNK AND INTERCEPTOR w i SEWER PLAN 141CRof1Li4ED Be JORM MICROL AB CEDAR RA IDS . DES 1401`!ES 1 J r 0 L-" X ICPO F ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DLS MOVIES /OPEN SPACE ENTIAL RC1AL ric" /G7L 1 J r L V11LRDf ILI1CD O1' JORM MOCR40LAB ICEDAR RAPIDS • DCS 11018CS SPACE ION E iG11.7 9 r 0 L'' NORTHEAST AREA STUDY JORM MICROLAB /& 1� 7— J r L NORTHEAST AREA STUDY STUDY AREA The Northeast Area is bounded on the north and east by the City boundary line, on the south by Rochester Avenue, and on the west by North Dodge Street/Highway 1. The Northeast Area remains largely undeveloped and is either vacant or in agricultural use, with Hickory Hill Park and its new extension accounting for 141 acres. Lack of sewer service to a majority of the area has contributed to the undeveloped nature of the Northeast Area. An assessment of development potential and appropriate land uses will be addressed in this study, suggesting long- and short-range plans for the Northeast Area. '• COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ' The 1978 Comprehensive Plan has envisioned the Northeast Area land use as primarily low-density residential with higher -density areas along the major trafficways on the south and west borders of the area where accessibility is not a problem and neighborhood commercial areas are located. To the north and south of the I-80 interchange with Highway 1, large areas of land have been designated ' as Office Research Park. The development sequence indicates Phase III development for the western sections of the Northeast Area while Phase IV development is slated for the eastern half. This study will consider the continued appropriateness of these land use and development proposals. ,_, ISSUES "' 1. Sewer Availability 1" In the short-range, approximately 260 acres in the Northeast Area, generally located adjacent to the north and east borders of Hickory Hill Park and the Ralston Creek Stormwater Detention Facility, will be sewerable. (See Figure 1) This figure includes land which is presently sewered and land which will be sewerable after completion of the North -• Branch Ralston Creek Dam project. At that time, developers will be able to extend sewer lines eastward and northward from a 21" sewer line constructed as part of the dam project. Currently, available sewer service has not stimulated much development due in part to the rough terrain and inadequate access into the interior of the study area. The dam project/sewer extension, coupled with the proposed First Avenue extension discussed later in this report, make development in the study area more feasible. ~ Capacity in the Northeast Trunk which services this area is not a constraint. However, prior to construction of the new Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), a surcharge problem does exist downstream in the Jefferson Street section of the "horseshoe trunk sewer." Any development which takes place in the east or northeast areas of the City adds to the flow in this trunk sewer. If it is assumed that the wet -weather surcharge - conditions will continue to be tolerated until the WPCP is built, development can occur. Development may not be possible, however, until the post-WPCP time period if the surcharge problem becomes intolerable. The remaining 595 acres of sewerable land, generally the eastern half of the study area, can develop only after major capital improvements to the 111CRDi IUIED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS •DES F101YE5 1 0 r L NE -2 area. Thus, full development may not occur until the long-range time -frame as demand for additional growth areas is experienced. 2. Annexation As discussed in previous area studies, the new WPCP has been sized for a service area based on watersheds. As with the East Area, an additional 418 acres of developable land lying outside the present corporate boundary could be sewered by a gravity -flow system once the new plant is finished and major capital improvements are extended eastward along Ralston Creek (See Figure 1). If the entire watershed is annexed and served, the density I+ of development for the Northeast Area will be 15 people/acre. If development is contained within the present corporate limits, density potential increases to 22 people/acre for the 855. developable acres. I,a Normally a city would consider annexation either for needed growth areas or in order to better control development. As the Developable Land Report found, additional land for residential growth purposes is not needed. I -p Controlling development may be desirable. However, if the alignment of 1, Scott Boulevard (an issue in the East Area) does not follow the eastern city border as first envisioned on the Comprehensive Plan Map, pressures I: for development in this area may not be as strong as along Scott Boulevard in the East Area. Annexation of the entire watershed must be a policy consideration. 1.a However, increased densities can be accommodated within the present iI corporate boundary if the area in question is not annexed, thus furthering the goals of compact and contiguous growth and the efficiency of service provision. The City -County Urban Fringe Committee should consider this area in its discussion of fringe development. r� 3. Trafficways 1.. The Comprehensive Plan currently proposes two secondary arterials for the study area, the First Avenue extension and Scott Boulevard extension. Whether both of these trafficways continue to be accepted in concept and ' whether their alignments as indicated on the Comprehensive Plan Map need revision must be decided. First Avenue " Presently, a traffic problem does exist on portions of First Avenue. Extending this street as a secondary arterial (two-lane facility) may exacerbate the current situation. An increase in traffic problems will depend on whether First Avenue Extended is perceived as an attractive north -south link by users outside the developing area and on the trip patterns generated by the area's residents. A section of First Avenue is scheduled to be built by late 1984 by a private developer in order to gain access to his properties. Therefore, a commitment to extend First Avenue a certain distance has already been made. Whether this extension should be continued and, if so, whether it should 1) continue straight northward to the American College Testing (ACT) property along a ridge line, 2) follow the ravine alignment on the 111CROFIVED B1' JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r NE -3 Comprehensive Plan Map, or 3) curve to the east to join a realigned Scott Boulevard must be resolved. (See Figure 2) The December 1979 study, Corridor Analysis: Foster Road and First Avenue Extended, addresses the issues of alignment for both First Avenue and Scott Boulevard. The alternative alignment which follows a ridge line is recommended since it may more successfully protect the attractive park- like ravine through which the current alignment runs and may also be a less 4a expensive road to build. First Avenue should be constructed only as development dictates. tr Scott Boulevard Should Scott Boulevard be extended, the engineering staff considers the improvement of the present alignment north of Rochester Avenue to be undesirable due to topographical constraints. If extended, the preferred !, alignment would also follow a ridge line and curve westward to intersect with First Avenue at the ACT property. This trafficway should develop as t -s growth and demand dictate. it 4. Schools w The Comprehensive Plan recommends one elementary and one junior high school I� site be reserved in the study area. As the School Board envisions building no new schools in the future, these sites should be removed from the Comprehensive Plan Map. i, While both Lemme and Hoover Schools have additional capacity which in the short-range may adequately serve development in the study area, the recommendation to remove the sites from the Comprehensive Plan Map should not be construed as a recommendation for no additional schools. Full residential development in the long-range may dictate building new structures if busing becomes impractical or capacity is reached city-wide. 5. Parks/Open Space With new extensions to Hickory Hill Park and the wooded, hilly nature of the Northeast Area, additional parkland may not be needed in the short- range. While the long-range need for, or exact location of, parkland is difficult to determine, a future study of recreation and open space needs is intended to ascertain the specific needs of Iowa City. Cluster development and open space preservation in this hilly, wooded area should be encouraged. A lineal greenbelt along North Ralston Creek may also be appropriate for this area. 6. Proposed Land Use The short-range land use map recommends residential development in generally the western half of the study area. Long-range development of the remaining developable area in residential use cannot occur until sewer lines are extended into this area. 141CROEILMED BY ' JORM MIC R(SL AE7 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i • _ J /� f�z J L NE -4 This recommendation deviates from the Comprehensive Plan's designation of an Office Research Park (ORP) development located south and east of the present ACT complex. Access is restricted to this area by severe topographical conditions making residential uses more appropriate. In addition, the visibility from the Interstate desired by ORP uses is not provided. A more suitable area for ORP development may be a 118 acre area just south ' of I-80. (See Figure 1.) The Comprehensive Plan suggests that "land in close proximity to I-80 in northeast Iowa City (may be) suitable for industrial or light industrial land use at such a time as more land is ,., needed for these uses." (p. 36) An ORP rather than an industrial designation for this location must be a policy consideration but would compensate for the reduction of ORP area in other parts of the study area. 9 This 118 acre area along I-80 is presently not sewerable and would require IP a lift station or access to a lift station if developed, thereby expending a portion of the sewer capacity allocated to the watershed. One option is to take the capacity allocated to the 418 acres located outside the corporate limits but within the watershed and allocate that to the lift station. This would reduce the people/acre density for the remaining gravity -sewer areas from 22 to 15 people/acre. Another option involves the construction of a lift station north of I-80 and directly east of Prairie du Chien to serve those portions of the Northeast Area which currently cannot be served by gravity sewers. The installation of this one lift station would eliminate the need for separate lift stations for the North and Northeast Areas (the land south of I-80, the Highlander lift station, the lift station in the Oakes Third Subdivision). This lift station, proposed in the Veenstra and Kimm sewer study and formally adopted by the City Council, would flow to the River Corridor Sewer thus freeing capacity in the Northeast Trunk, avoiding additional flows to the "horseshoe" trunk downstream, and having the beneficial effect of raising the people/acre density possible in the Northeast Area. Construction of this station would require annexation of approximately 154 acres between Prairie du Chien Road and the city boundary line. If additional sewerable land outside the corporate limits is considered for future ORP or industrial development, the annexation and development of the Prairie du Chien property may be more advantageous to the city than the 418 - acres east of the study area and bounded by I-80 and Rochester Avenue. Preference for the Prairie du Chien property is based on the following considerations: 1. Adequate access - although a frontage road may be needed, better roads are available and less upgrading is needed. 2. Poor agricultural land - based on soil conservation data, this property is not prime agricultural land while the 418 acres east of the city is rated as prime land with high corn suitability ratings. 3. Increased people/acre densities for the Northeast study area - with the Prairie du Chien lift station flowing into the River Corridor MICROf RMED 81' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M018ES A'192 7 J L NE -5 Sewer, downstream densities would not be significantly affected while a significant increase in density could be realized in the Northeast Area. 4. Centralized ORP areas - the I-80/Highway 1 interchange would serve to focus all ORP uses at one location and provide the desired visibility from the interstate system. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Pre-WPCP. development in the Northeast Area must be carefully monitored to avoid exacerbating downstream surcharge conditions. 2. Annexation of the entire watershed should not be encouraged. Annexation would reduce development density for the whole study area from 22 people/acre to 15 people/acre, and any benefits derived from annexation may not outweigh the costs. 3. The City -County Urban Fringe Committee should consider the development issues along the eastern border of the study area. 4. Final alignments for the First Avenue extension and Scott Boulevard extension have been selected. The long- and short-range maps delineate ridge alignments with construction taking place as development dictates. 5. No school sites should be designated in the study area. 6. Potential park sites should be removed from the Comprehensive Plan Map pending a reevaluation of parkland needs. The natural features of the area, however, make cluster development and open space preservation an option which should be encouraged. A lineal greenbelt along North Ralston Creek is also recommended. 7. The Office Research Park area located south and east of the present ACT complex should be deleted from the Comprehensive Plan Map. The long-range land use map proposes ORP areas directly north and south of I-80 which would require one or more lift stations if developed. 8. A policy consideration must address the question of whether one or three lift stations should be planned for in the Northeast Area. i 3 141CROFILIIED BY i JORM MIC REILA B J CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1,101. ES 7 i i _ l 1.47Z FIGURE 1 Developable Areas MICROFILMED 61' �• j JORM MICRE/LAB CEDAR RAPIDS D[5 IdDI:JES r I I r FIGURE 2 Proposed Alignments 141CRONLMED BY -CORM MIC R(SLAB CEDAR RAPIDS •DES IdDINES _ �-.rA, I F p N I CROr I Lllr. D BY JORM MICROLAG CEDAR VAPIOS • D[z 101WS I THEAST AREA - SHORT RANGE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL PARKS/OPEN SPACE AG/RR1 I i vs 0 .. 1 I I / A L NORTH AREA STUDY JORM MICROLA6 � ��,� •.gin . /-/z J r C iv STUDY AREA NORTH AREA STUDY The North area is a particularly attractive part of Iowa City marked by wooded ' ravines pastureland, and steep to gentle slopes. It is unique in that it has rural features and is so close to the business and academic centers of Iowa City. The area is bound by Brown Street and Highway 1 to the south and east, I- Is 80 to' the north, and Dubuque Street to the west. The location and nature of these roads effectively limit the transition between surrounding land uses, outside the study area, and those within the study area itself. Current uses in the area include agriculture in the northeastern portion between I-80 and 12 Highway 1, highway commercial along parts of Highway 1 to Prairie du Chien Road, I' and residential uses, that are predominately single-family, along the roadways of Prairie du Chien, Kimball Road, and Whiting Avenue. At least half of the land 1R in the area is vacant or used for agricultural purposes. Approximately 126 acres of land is available for development west of Prairie du Chien Road and about 120 acres remains east of Prairie du Chien. la COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Access to much of the undeveloped land in the North area is provided in the j" existing Comprehensive Plan by the extension of a secondary arterial street between Dubuque and Dodge Streets. Development of the land west of Prairie du Chien was slated to take place at low to medium densities due to the topography of the land; higher densities were seen as being appropriate north of the i7 proposed arterial. East of Prairie du Chien, development at lower densities was ja suggested due, again, to the topography and to difficulties with severing this portion of the area. Higher density residential uses were indicated east of ly Prairie du Chien only in that area adjacent to an existing dairy; this development was perceived as providing a buffer between the industrial use of Iv the dairy and single-family residences, as well as an opportunity to provide more multi -family housing. A neighborhood commercial center and a park were projected in the higher density neighborhood north of the proposed arterial. Additional parkland was also envisioned east of Prairie du Chien in one of the ravines. Subdivision decisions, policy changes regarding the arterial, and alternative commercial developments have affected the possible avenues of development in the North area, thereby, requiring some modifications in the Comprehensive Plan. ISSUES Since the terrain of the North area is very hilly with a number of sharp ravines development has occurred on the crests of the hills and the plateaus overlooking the ravines. The remaining developable land is to a large extent wooded and sloping, with access constrained by existing development and Interstate 80. The issues having the greatest effect on development in this section of the city are the distribution of municipal sewer service between the area to the west and the area to the east of Prairie du Chien and the provision of access to "interior" portions of the study area. 111CROFILMED BY JORM MIC ROLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /� 9?z 1 J r L N-2 I. Municipal Sewer Service. The 120 acres west of Prairie du Chien Road are within the immediate watershed of the Iowa River and could be serviced by the existing Bjaysville Lane sewer which empties into the new River Corridor Trunk. The 121 acres east of Prairie du Chien are in the Rapid Creek watershed that drains north, beyond the Iowa City corporate limits. In order to service this eastern area, a lift station is required to bring the flowage into the serviceable watershed to the west. To do so, however, decreases the capacity in the Bjaysville Lane line available for the development of land to the west of Praire du Chien. With approval of the preliminary subdivision plans for Dean Oakes Third Addition contingent upon provision of a lift station and a 12 inch line by the developer, the City committed a certain amount of the Bjaysville Lane capacity to the watershed east of Prairie du Chien. Consequently, if all the developable land in the North area is serviced without future capital improvements, the overall density of development west of Prairie du Chien which can be served is decreased from 12 people/acre to 6 people/acre. This decrease is more restrictive than the densities proposed in the current Comprehensive Plan for that area south of the proposed arterial west of Prairie du Chien, and for the residential zones to the east. In addition, the higher density development projected in the Plan for the land - between I-80 and the proposed arterial would be inconsistent with the capacity available. Three options are open to the City for managing growth in this area, within the context of sewer service provision: a. Given the decrease in capacity which will be created in the Bjaysville line with development of the Oakes property, revise downward the projected density of residential use in the entire North area. b. In an effort to encourage development in the area at densities higher than 6 people/acre, upgrade the sewer to the long-range projection of a 24 inch line. C. If development to the east should not take place within the legally prescribed timeframe of 18 months for a preliminary plat, reconsider the decision on the lift station in the Oakes subdivision, thus freeing the capacity in the Bjaysville line for full development in the west at 12 people/acre. 2. Trafficways Since the North area is one portion of the City which can be sewered without adding to surcharge conditions downstream, it has been designated in the Developable Land Study as being appropriate for development prior to the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant. However, the topography of the land - the wooded ravines, numerous drainageways, and steep slopes - has acted as a natural deterrent to the rapid development of this entire section of the city. In order to carry out short-range development of the area, access to the three main developable sections will be necessary. n ICROFILMEO eY i JORM MIC R(SLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES !d01AE5 .i 1 r N-3 The Comprehensive Plan shows a secondary arterial street from Dubuque Street across Prairie du Chien to North Dodge Street. Council discussions over the past two years have altered slightly the City's policy regarding the necessity of this road as a secondary arterial. A resolution passed in March of 1981 stated that deletion of the secondary arterial (Foster Road) east of Prairie du Chien from the Comprehensive Plan would be considered at some future time when it could be shown that the road was not necessary. Otherwise, the road was to remain in the Plan and be constructed as a secondary arterial as development demanded. Since sewer capacity is available to the west of Prairie du Chien, without the use of a lift station, development in that area should be encouraged to occur prior to development to the east. Actual development and construc- tion of the road is at the discretion of individual property owners. The City can, however, facilitate development in this area by providing for the necessary access to the main throughfares of Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien along the preferred "Foster Road" alignment. Since it is unclear at this time whether the road will be necessary to the east, it is recommended that the required construction be at secondary arterial standards and that access be limited. Such limited access will allow for upgrading of the street to an arterial in the future if usage demands and may encourage the development of clustered housing in this area marked by rough terrain and attractive wooded slopes. Access to the portion of the North area east of Prairie du Chien Road is provided in part by the streets which are platted in the Oakes Additions. Further access may extend off one of these roads to the north and loop back to Dubuque Road to the east, thus keeping traffic flows within the developed area confined to predominantly local traffic. Access to that area defined by Kimball Road, Whiting Avenue, and Dubuque Street could potentially come from any one of these streets. The access from Dubuque Street is problematic in that the most suitable road site conflicts with the required parking at the Mayflower Apartments. Therefore, the most feasible access points appear to be off of Kimball Road and Whiting Avenue, in that order. Development is expected to take place in this area within the short-range since sewer service is available; however, that development may be phased over a period of time. 3. Schools Shimek, the elementary school which serves the North area, is currently below capacity. Since the school building can be expanded to accommodate more students, it does not appear that there will be problems with adequate space even if the area were to develop fully. 4. Parkland/Open Space Parks shown on the current Comprehensive Plan include a site between the proposed arterial and I-80, a site along the ravine to the east of Prairie du Chien, and the Shimek School property. Until the parkland needs study is completed, we cannot predict the appropriate acreage of open space required in this area. However, since the only public open space available in this area now is the schoolyard, a neighborhood park may be needed. nICROr IL11ED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 'd01YES /G %?z 1 J r C N-4 This part of the city is unique in that the natural features of the land are particularly scenic and attractive. When approving development proposals here, the City should be especially cognizant of these features and encourage through subdivision regulations development which effectually preserves them. 5. Neighborhood Commercial Center Since the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, a neighborhood commercial center has been built in the North area at North Dodge and Old Dubuque Road. Therefore, the commercial center located on the 1978 Plan near I-80 at Prairie du Chien should be deleted. The Trade Area Analysis report done in 1978 addresses the locational question of commercial centers in the North area of Iowa City in response to a request from Hy -Vee for rezoning at the store's present site. This report justifies the deletion of the J "floating" commercial center dot near I-80 and Prairie du Chien on the Comprehensive Plan. However, the report also points out that the trade area for a center in northern Iowa City may encompass the peninsula area W and residential development in the county north of I-80. As the Peninsula Area Study states, a neighborhood commercial center may be appropriate on Dubuque Street in the peninsula area. This recommendation may be interpreted as a "floating" dot, that is, the center may be located either to the. west or east of Dubuque Street depending upon a locational evaluation based 'on screening, topography, density, and traffic considerations. 8. Proposed Land Use The short-range map shows full development of residential land west of Prairie 'du Chien Road. No residential development is shown occurring to the east, with the area remaining in agricultural use. This assumes that the construction of the lift station for Oakes Third Subdivision does not occur and development does not take place. In the long-range the entire area is shown as developing as residential use. RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations are made to update the Comprehensive Plan: - 1. Prior to construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant, development in the western part of the North area between Whiting Avenue and I-80 should be encouraged with the active participation of the City in facilitating _ construction of an access road, through the acquisition of land at the Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien intersections of the proposed road. 2. As soon as possible, the sewer serving the North area should be upgraded to the 24 inch line projected in the Veenstra & Kimm report. Construction of this line should terminate at the city limits. Density designations in this area should be determined within the context of the capacity available in the 24 inch line and the necessity to provide for future development in contiguous areas. MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICROLAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS DCS MOINES I , _ a 1 i f� 1II� y, 4 N-5 3. Development, east of Prairie du Chien, beyond that already platted, should be encouraged only if the sewer line to the west is upgraded and the proposed lift station is constructed. Otherwise, development in the remaining area should await completion of a gravity flow system in the appropriate watershed'. I 4. Parkland/open space allocations should depend on the outcome of the parkland needs study. However, given the unique natural features of the land in this area, efforts should be made to encourage cluster development and the preservation of wooded spaces. 5. The construction of the Hy-Vee/Drug Town center on North Dodge carries out the intent of the designation of a commercial center on the Comprehensive Plan. The notation for a neighborhood commercial center near I-80 and Prairie du Chien should, therefore, be deleted. ii le Id � i j i I.0 1,4 I'{ I+i Iu 1 u.a 1 111CROEILNED BY ,I JORM MICR(�LAB- .i L1 J CEDAR RAPIDS � DES t4014ES i I u v PROPOSED ROADHAYS- NORTH AREA 2 1 3 - �� � a�tCHf A�OtT�ON�OX CLM919RV I41CROf ILMED 01' JORM MICR4IL AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES i r ml uceonuaro �; �L DORM MIC ROLAB LCEDAR anrtos • nrs •aoe+rs r I/ It 0 L PENINSULA STUDY JORM MICROLAB /(� 9.Z. 1 J L/ i PENINSULA AREA STUDY STUDY AREA The Peninsula Area is bounded on the east by Dubuque Street, on the south and " west by the Iowa River and on the north by Interstate 80 forming a very distinct locational area detached from other developed areas of the city. This relative isolation is due in part to the natural barriers of the river but is reinforced by the freeway boundary and limited access onto Dubuque Street. The Comprehensive Plan generally states the following concerning natural barriers: on the ..the existence and location of physical barriers has a direct impaotulation location of land uses because the efficiency of utility extensions, pop movement and the provision of other community services is reduced when it is necessary to 'go around' these barriers." (p• 17) Ia With an area of approximately 530 acres, the Peninsula remains largely undeveloped and in agricultural use, although some residential use does exist. The lack of adequate sewer service has prevented development in this area to date. An assessment of development and appropriate laplansfor uses will the addressed in this study, suggesting long- Peninsula Area. Ir COMPREHENSIVE PLAN s The 1978 Comprehensive Plan has envisioned the Peninsula land use as primarily low-density residential with a higher -density residential area on the eastern edge of the study area. The development sequence indicates Phase I, II and III development occurring east to west in stages which involve approximately one- third of the area in each phase. ISSUES 1. Sewer Availability Presently, approximately 60 of the 530 acres are sewerable without mayor capital improvements. These sewerable areas are located adjacent compact to existing development on the Peninsula and would, therefore, permit and contiguous growth. Capacity for most of this developable area is unconstrained as it ties -in directly to the new 36" River Corridor Sewer. Approximately 50 of these acres are located in the Iowa River flood plain, however, and must meet the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone standards if they are developed. The short-range development limitation of the Peninsula will not be alleviated with construction of the new Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The necessary construction of a sewer to serve the remainder of the Peninsula is not scheduled to occur concurrent with the WPCP construction and is not anticipated in the short range. Long-range full development of the Peninsula can occur only after a trunk line is extended westward from the River Corridor Sewer. This future capital improvement may be scheduled by the City in response to increased _ pressure for residential land or a desire to encourage growth in the Peninsula Area. MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICR4ILAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401! /0z 1 J r L' P-2 2. Schools The Comprehensive Plan recommends one potential school site for the Peninsula Area. Presently there are no schools located on the Peninsula, although the limited development potential suggests there may not be a need for a school in the Peninsula Area in the short range. As stated in previous area studies, the School Board envisions building no new schools because elementary school enrollment is seen as declining in the district as a whole. Therefore, the Comprehensive Plan Map should be amended and no school sites designated in the study area. 3. Parks/Open Space The two potential park sites as shown on the Comprehensive Plan Map should not be designated in the study area. In the short range, both Terrill Mill and City Park can serve the recreation needs of Peninsula residents while the long-range need for and the exact location of parkland is difficult to determine. A future study of recreation and open space needs is intended to ascertain the specific needs of Iowa City. With full development of the Peninsula Area unlikely to occur until the long-range time -frame, present recommendations are limited to continued. _ encouragement of open green space along the Iowa River Corridor as supported by the Iowa City Riverfront Commission. The open space recommendations of the Stanley Consultants "Iowa River Corridor Study" should be an on-going objective for this area. 4. Trafficways As the Peninsula develops, Foster Road may best serve the area's needs as a collector street functioning as its main trafficway and linking the area to Dubuque Street. The increase in traffic, at the intersection of Dubuque Street and Foster Road, which will occur once development of the peninsula proceeds and will very likely require signalization of the intersection. The necessity of a signal will be determined in part by the density development in the area. However, the City's traffic engineer feels t full development of the area will eventually require a signal regardless whether a commercial center is located on the peninsula or whether Fos Road is extended to the east. Designation of Foster Road as a collector street deviates from the curr Comprehensive Plan's designation of Foster Road as a secondary arteri However, as this portion of Foster Road does not serve as a thoroughfare _ other parts of the city but only to the Peninsula neighborhood, second. arterial status is probably not needed for Foster Road from Dubuque Stri west. 5. Proposed Land Use Two maps have been prepared which identify the proposed long- and shol range land use patterns for the Peninsula Area. The long-range pl reflects the ultimate land use pattern while the short-range pl recognizes the development limitations placed on the Peninsula due to N of sewer service. 141 CROP I LIIID B1' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • OES MOI! 1 L r P-3 While the present Comprehensive Plan recommends a residential land use classification for the entire Peninsula, the possibility of designating a portion of the Peninsula for neighborhood commercial uses should be addressed. A neighborhood commercial center usually includes a grocery store as a major tenant, a drug store and possibly a few other stores which primarily serve the surrounding residential area. Several reasons may be advanced to justify recommending a center in this area: a. Given that higher -density development is ultimately possible in the Peninsula Area due to sufficient sewer capacity, the need for accessible services which reduce time, energy and transportation costs increases. When fully developed, the area could well support commercial activity. This finding has been previously established in the September, 1978 Trade Area Analysis of North Iowa City in which it was found that "the holding capacity (of an area bounded by the Iowa " River, I-80, North Dodge Street/Highway 1 and Brown Street) would support at least two commercial centers" in the long-range. With the Hy-Vee/Drugtown development on North Dodge Street (the eastern border of the trade area) and the proposed neighborhood commercial area at the intersection of Prairie du Chien and Foster Road rejected, the opportunity for a second commercial center on the western side of the trade area is possible. The Trade Area Analysis does,, in fact, " suggest that a "future location of a commercial center to the west of Prairie du Chien Road in :the Dubuque Street/Peninsula area would provide a better competitive balance to the North Dodge Street store." Location of the center near Dubuque Street would not cause additional external traffic movement extraneous to the residential development through the Peninsula Area. b. The greatest portion of land developable in the short range is located in the flood plain and subject to Section 8.11.02 Flood Hazard Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance. Any development in these areas would have to conform to strict code regulations. Commercial rather than residential development may be more appropriate for these areas. C. In response to the desire for Dubuque Street to act as a non- commercial entrance corridor to Iowa City, the topography makes it possible for a neighborhood commercial site to be screened by a buffer of natural materials. Currently, as one enters Iowa City from the north on Dubuque Street, the Peninsula area in question is not visually apparent to the passerby as a grove of trees and a curve of the road restrict the view. Increased buffering and sensitive site planning may be possible to preserve the "non-commercial" environment of this area as an entrance corridor. One factor which must be considered when locating the commercial center is the impact such a center would have on traffic flow in the area. As stated above, signalization of the intersection will probably be necessary at some time. In order to decrease the amount of traffic crossing Dubuque Street to reach the commercial center, location of the center near higher density development should be considered. Vi 1CROEILMED B1' JORM MICR6LAE7 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES /! 7.7 1 t r P-4 RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations are made in order to amend the Comprehensive Plan: 1. A neighborhood commercial center may be appropriate for the Peninsula Area on land adjacent to Dubuque Street and within the flood plain. 2. No school sites should be designated in the study area. The School Board anticipates no new construction and assumes busing is a realistic and economic necessity. 3. Reservation of open space along the Iowa River should continue to be encouraged. 4. Potential park sites as shown on the current Comprehensive Plan Map should be removed pending a reevaluation of parkland needs. However, given the unique natural features of the land in this area, efforts should be made to encourage cluster development and the preservation of wooded spaces. 5. Foster Road should provide adequate service to the Peninsula Area as a collector street. 1 141CRONWED BY r 1. "JORM MICR6LAE3 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES / I' q, 2- J9 fr 1 111CROE1LMED BY JORM MICROLAEi CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 PROPOSED FOSTER ROAD ALIGNMENT M�"mL J.1 J I'iIERDi 1LI'IlD Ri JORM MICROLA9 ' CEDAR RAPIDS • ACs VINES, J l� r I, I MICROMMID By JORM MICR6LA6 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES L J r L I Li INNER CITY STUDY JORM MICROLA© g %,Z J r I I INNER CITY AREA STUDY The Inner City Area is being defined in this study as an area surrounding the Central Business District and the University of Iowa in approximately a one -mile radius to the north, east and south. In this area are fully developed urban neighborhoods with both residential and commercial uses. This study will examine the residential and commercial areas and make recommendations regarding land use recognizing the on-going goal of neighborhood preservation as recommended by the current Comprehensive Plan. Map 1 outlines the boundaries of the study area and illustrates existing zoning districts. The outer boundaries of the study area are basically defined by existing zoning districts. The study area includes land zoned for residential and commercial uses but does not 14 include the Central Business District or the Central Business Services zone immediately south of the Central Business District. le Since this area is already developed, unlike the other study areas, particular caution must be taken to evaluate the Inner City in terms of the general patterns of land use which would be desirable and not restrict future options with lot specific designations. The purpose of the Plan is to guide future land use based on general concepts and not to dictate specific uses on specific lots. Specific designations of exact densities will come with compilation of the zoning map. a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan envisioned the Inner City Area land use as predominately medium- to high-density residential with scattered commercial and office uses. As the study area has been designated "existing" on the current Residential Development Sequence Map, the Comprehensive Plan has not specifically addressed this area in terms of new development in the other Area Analyses. The following selected recommendations and policies from the housing section of the Comprehensive Plan (pp. 43-44) may best guide an analysis of the Inner City Area: -Undertake a continuing work program to monitor housing conditions and housing needs. -Continue to work with private sector groups to provide low-cost elderly housing. -Encourage additional multi -family rental housing close to the University. -Encourage the provision of high-density housing adjacent to existing core areas. -Provide a variety of locational choices for residents by zoning to allow diverse housing types in several areas of the city. -Encourage utilization of existing housing through code enforcement and rehabilitation programs. /(r ,z j• mcRorIVID BY J JORM MIC ROLA13 ' j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I ■, IC -2 �s -Develop land use regulations which carefully consider the impact of w+ redevelopment changes on existing residential neighborhoods. -Restrict multi -family redevelopment to only those areas which can ( IJ reasonably accommodate the density in terms of location, size and 1 availability of services and facilities. -Determine architecturally or historically significant homes within the city and register them with the National Register of Historic Places if j possible. Va -Adopt an historic preservation ordinance. -Continue to carry out a municipal housing rehabilitation subsidy program. �a -Consider the diverse needs of renters and homeowners in making residential development decisions. I� -Encourage rehabilitation and reinvestment in existing neighborhoods to maintain the existing housing stock and preserve desirable neighborhood characteristics. i,, -Encourage the creation of desirable living environments by requiring noise buffering between attached housing units. -Encourage the provision of private open space and amenities, and encourage Ir site planning and design through the use of Planned Unit Developments. �f This study considers the present land use patterns in the Inner City Area, the transitions which have occurred here since the Plan was adopted, and suggests alternatives to the proposed pattern of densities in the Comprehensive Plan. ISSUES �1 1. Sewer Availability Assuming toleration of the present limitations of the sewage treatment plant, the study area is adequately sewered and redevelopment is possible even at an increased density without the construction of the new Water Pollution Control Plant. 2. Neighborhood Transition The study area has, over several decades, experienced a state of transition from neighborhoods of predominately older, single-family detached �- residences to much higher density multifamily development. This change has been facilitated at least since 1962 when the adoption of the current zoning ordinance reflected a more intensive land use designation for the inner city based on the assumption that close -in rental housing units were needed and appropriate for the area. The transition has occurred as single units have been converted into apartments or rooming houses or demolished to make room for new structures. Individual lots have been assembled, in — some instances, and large, low-rise apartment complexes have been built. The rationale for promoting more intensive residential development grew, 14IL20EILtdED DY t JORM MIC RG)LA9 J L � � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES t4014E5 /G 9Z r C` IC -3 in part, from a policy of encouraging an adequate supply of close -in _ housing for the University population. The Inner City Area has provided such a setting and has experienced the impact of such neighborhood transition. Over the years, characteristics associated with increasingly dense development (e.g. noisR•; traffic congestion, resident transience, decreases in open space, absentee landlords, disinvestment in properties) have been observed in the study area. Housing transitions within existing neighborhoods may be either promoted or hindered through the zoning designation of an area. Zoning which allows dense residential development may spur a redevelopment process by stimulating either conversions or demolition. Conversion of a dwelling unit from single-family to multi -family use allows an increase in available dwelling units while generally maintaining the integrity of the original structure. Saving and utilizing existing housing stock are both goals of the current Comprehensive Plan and of particular importance in historic districts where preservation of structures and neighborhood land use patterns are primary concerns. Demolition of existing structures and reconstruction at higher densities will generally increase to a greater extent than conversions the quantity of multi -family housing stock and may revitalize dilapidated areas. The tenor of a neighborhood may be changed, however, as apartment buildings are sited adjacent to single-family or duplex structures. City ordinances such as buffering requirements, the noise ordinance, the tree ordinance, Planned Area Development opportunities, open space preservation, and historic preservation, which may moderate the negative impacts of transition, should be considered as neighborhood implementation strategies. 3. Density Decisions _ A policy decision to promote greater development density in the inner city must be weighed by the market demand for additional housing units, the unmet need for accessible close -in housing, the location of redevelopment with respect to core employment and University opportunities, the impacts of increased density on trafficways, schools, quality of life, and neighborhood support for this land use design. An analysis based on these _ factors pinpoints inner city areas which are more suitable than other inner city areas for dense multi -family housing development. An effort has been made to balance certain values such as the need for housing adjacent to existing core areas with other values such as the preservation of existing housing stock and the stabilization of existing neighborhoods. If large undeveloped tracts of land existed near the Central Business District and the University, providing additional housing downtown could more easily be accomplished. Without large parcels of vacant land, the development of high-density housing near existing core areas is difficult and may create negative impacts for neighborhood residents. The costs and benefits of redevelopment in existing neighborhoods must be evaluated. Following are discussions of the various factors which have been used to determine the densities recommended. Since the quality of life in a neighborhood is a subjective criterion for land use decisions, that factor MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES J r L IC -4 will be included after the updated Plan has been reviewed at public hearings and residents have provided the necessary input. a. Demand for Additional Housing Units :a b. Preservation of Existing Housing Stock & Historic Structures L� A preservation problem arises not from the conversion of structures to accommodate increased density but from the destruction of structures through demolition. If zoning allows a density which is high enough to make demolition and 'reconstruction profitable, existing housing stock and historic properties may be jeopardized in those areas where densities have remained relatively low or where designations of historic structures have been made. Development densities should reflect residential uses which, while they allow conversion, hinder extensive redevelopment. In some portions of the Inner City, existing housing stock has been preserved and multi -family units provided through conversions. In these same areas, the density of development has remained relatively low despite the fact that the area was zoned for high-density multi- family use. This lower density is not ensured, however, if the allowable density remains high. A more favorable economic climate could stimulate extensive redevelopment. In order to retain this density pattern, preserve the housing stock, and stabilize the neighborhood, such areas should be designated for lower density zoning. Trafficways The study area has both primary and secondary arterial access to all parts of the city. Combined with a central location, trafficways serve area residents with convenient local access routes. Conversely, the area endures the negative impacts of heavy arterial traffic such as noise, pollution and increased traffic hazards. A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAG CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI,IES i J A recent study done by the Iowa City Department of Planning and Program Development, Housing Market Analysis (under review, 1982), found that although there may be sufficient land zoned for multi- family uses City-wide to meet the projected demand for units over the next 15 years, there is a shortage of available vacant land in the high -demand area near the central city to meet projected demands a within the next 10 years. The report states: "There is insufficient vacant land zoned for multi -family construction and virtually none is available in the central city where demand is greatest... Because of the location of the University of Iowa and the hospitals, there will continue to be a demand for multi -family units in the central city... The greatest demand for these apartments is within one mile of Old Capitol where the least vacant land is available. It is clear, Is therefore, that there is insufficient land zoned for multi -family construction in the central city area if the anticipated future demand is to be met." Therefore, additional areas are recommended for high density residential development with the realization that both conversion and redevelopment may occur in these areas. b. Preservation of Existing Housing Stock & Historic Structures L� A preservation problem arises not from the conversion of structures to accommodate increased density but from the destruction of structures through demolition. If zoning allows a density which is high enough to make demolition and 'reconstruction profitable, existing housing stock and historic properties may be jeopardized in those areas where densities have remained relatively low or where designations of historic structures have been made. Development densities should reflect residential uses which, while they allow conversion, hinder extensive redevelopment. In some portions of the Inner City, existing housing stock has been preserved and multi -family units provided through conversions. In these same areas, the density of development has remained relatively low despite the fact that the area was zoned for high-density multi- family use. This lower density is not ensured, however, if the allowable density remains high. A more favorable economic climate could stimulate extensive redevelopment. In order to retain this density pattern, preserve the housing stock, and stabilize the neighborhood, such areas should be designated for lower density zoning. Trafficways The study area has both primary and secondary arterial access to all parts of the city. Combined with a central location, trafficways serve area residents with convenient local access routes. Conversely, the area endures the negative impacts of heavy arterial traffic such as noise, pollution and increased traffic hazards. A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAG CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI,IES i J r L IC -5 municipal transit system has provided reliable transportation opportunities for commuters while relieving somewhat the congestion and on -street parking problems associated with neighborhoods located adjacent to the Central Business District and University. The present trafficway design is considered adequate to serve the inner city. A problem may exist, however, if increased densities translate into greater numbers of automobiles in concentrated areas. — It is difficult to ascertain whether there is an inverse relationship between automobile ownership and residential distance from core areas (i.e., do those who live close to the downtown own fewer autos). While access to arterial routes may still be convenient, congestion due to the quantity of autos on the collector or local streets may develop. On -street parking may be intensified by conversions and redevelopment; however, parking provisions in the proposed zoning ordinance may alleviate the problem somewhat. The heavy use of the area by through traffic and for commuter parking will continue to impact the study area. Increased congestion, with attendent noise and hazards, must be considered with future land use decisions that may exacerbate the trafficway problems. I's d. Schools ° Presently, only one elementary school (Horace Mann) is located in the study area. Longfellow School, while outside of the defined study IA area boundaries, also serves as a neighborhood school for portions of is the Inner City Area. Both schools are presently operating far below capacity and could accommodate additional students No additional schools have been proposed for the Inner City Area on ' the current Comprehensive Plan map, and as higher density development has traditionally generated fewer school -aged children per unit, the need for additional schools in this area in the short range is unlikely. e. Parks/Open Space Although one potential park site is proposed on the Comprehensive Plan map for the study area, the creation of a neighborhood park in an existing developed area may be difficult. Three existing neighbor- hood parks serve the area; however, a need for more open space may be especially appropriate for this study area due to present and potential land use intensity. Multi -family development without the benefit of usable private yard space may require greater community — open space to ensure neighborhood livability. Multi -family development standards which require increased usable open space may be an option worth investigating. If lots can be assembled into larger parcels, density bonuses which allow developers to construct more units vertically in exchange for the provision of green space, may be considered and should, in effect, provide more than the minimum open space in redeveloping inner city areas where yards and space are at a minimum. Larger tracts which do not meet the 141CRDr ILIIED SY JORM MIC ROLA13 ' J CEDAR RAPIDS DCS ?ID I.JCS J r L u IC -6 u current two acre P.A.D. requirement mightbe viewedlopers agreater P.A.-S, ,with site planning and clustering giving flexibign lity and incentives to leave more ban area lackeng Garden apartments may be especially appropriate amount of community open space. W As redevelopment occurs in the inner city, the open space needs of present and future residents of the area must be considered. The need for increased open space may, in fact, be directly proportional to an increase in residential density. 4. Land Use ~ Without the short- or long-range constraints to development ontiguousnd growthin ), Area Analyses (e.g., sewer availability, redevelopment and/or stabilization of existingTherland uses may presently occur in prepared foras een the study Inner City Area and represent se an au timated use mdesiap hred land use pattern for the inner city neighborhoods. l The proposed map for this area deviates from p revious Area Analyses' maps in that density ranges for residential development are suggested. However, these designations are intended to be conceptual guidelines and �1 specific zoning designations. The proposals are based on the housing goals outlined in the current Comprehensive Ply existingal (see Map 2), and the criteria previously determine the suitability of certain areas for higher density development. High Density Residential The present Comprehensive Plan Map suggests high density (25+ D.U./acre) residential land use patterns for the following areas: 1. Clinton/Dubuque Street Area. 2. Jefferson Street east to Van Buren Street. 3. C.R.I.&P. Railroad area south of the Johnson County Courthouse. areas The the highs nt densatygintentnofions the (Compreh at nsi e3BPlanr Theepresentrzoning deviates, however, from the Comprehensive Plan in one instance. While the zoning of the area generally known as College Hill is gpr the current 8- Comprehensive ensi D U1 /acre has envisione rather than at 25+ D U /acd this area aevelaping primarily at 8- 16 M tn- The continued appropriateness Trent Compiehensiveons fortheaInnerPI nCitY tions and the current Zoning Ordinance in thety have studArea to y area�othedered in present lbuildht ingtmorhe atorium in he College rth Side nHill narea and accommodate dense iresidentialOf tain areas devel pmentwgiven anhin han lysis of e Inner C t he factors rket outlined in this report. As mentioned unmet need before. forcloseein housse ing,rs �locationawith demand for close -in housing, ortunities, impact of dense _ respect to core employment and University o pony of life, historic development on trafficways, schools, q preservation efforts, and neighborhood support. 111CROEILMED BY JORM MICRE/LA13 J j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINCS 1 J �■ r �1 W IC -7 ,� After consideration of all these elements, the following areas are shown on the land use map as developing in high density (25+ D.U./acre) residential use: 1. Clinton/Dubuque Street area. 2. C.R.I.&P. Railroad area south of the Courthouse. 3. South Johnson Street area. 4. Iowa Avenue corridor. a 5. Burlington Street corridor. I• The redevelopment process has already occurred extensively in these areas as indicated by present density figures (see Map 2) and, due to suitability factors, may be able to accommodate high density development. These areas are found within the inner ring surrounding the CBD, are located either along or adjacent to adequate access routes and would not impact interior Is neighborhoods. These areas provide more acreage devoted to high density development than previously recommended by the Comprehensive Plan. There is a decrease, however, in the overall density proposed, from the density allowed under the current zoning ordinance. Despite this decrease, if the (s area were to develop at the densities proposed, sufficient land would be 1= _ available in these high-density areas to accommodate much of the projected demand for multi -family units outlined in the Housing Market Analysis cited 0 above. 1a Medium Density Residential I1 Deviating from the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations and present I1 zoning, the following areas are proposed for medium density (16-24 D.U./acre) development. This would constitute a decrease in density in some instances: " 1. East side of Dubuque Street corridor between Church Street and the Market -Bloomington alleyway. 2. Portions of the College Hill area. (See land use map) Justification for these recommendations is found in several arguments. A medium density (16-24 D.U./acre) designation more accurately represents the existing densities found in these areas. A designation which reflects current use will help to preserve existing housing stock in these neighbor- hoods which have undergone transitions but still give the visual impression of detached single-family homes. In addition, these areas are located in proposed historic districts; a density which reflects existing uses may safeguard historic structures from demolition more effectively. Objections made by residents in the College Hill area who petitioned for a building moratorium were not so much against the current mix of multi- family development in their neighborhood as against additional high density development. The general feeling of the petitioners seems to be that the present balance is workable but that the area may not be able to accommodate additional demolition and reconstruction at higher densities without foregoing quality of life, historic preservation and neighborhood support goals. The medium density areas proposed on the land use map also serve to buffer low density residential neighborhoods from higher density development. 111CROf ILMED BY J I JORM MICR46LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401! ES I r E3 IC -8 IE Commercial/Office fi Commercial/office areas shown on the land use map in large measure coincide with the recommendations of the current Comprehensive Plan with the exception of Jefferson Street between Dubuque and Gilbert Streets. In proposing this area for commercial/office use, this land use recommen- dation suggests a use which will utilize the existing stock but be more appropriate to the location. As residential use, the area is an isolated bi pocket surrounded by commercial/office and institutional uses. A commer- cial/office zone, however, may allow some residential use above the ground floor. la RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Goals and objectives outlined in the housing section of the current Comprehensive Plan should be used to guide land use decisions in the study area. 2. Housing transitions within existing neighborhoods can be accomplished (,1 without demolition of existing housing stock if appropriate land use f? controls are employed. This redevelopment in high density zones should be monitored to avoid exacerbating the problems associated with dense I residential development. �9 3. A historic preservation ordinance should be adopted to provide a mechanism to establish preservation districts; districts which generally follow the la requirements of the National Register of Historic Places districts may be considered. 4. Traffic congestion and on -street parking problems should be considered when designating inner city areas for high density development in order not to exacerbate current problems in the study area. 5. The open space needs of a densely developed inner city area should be considered different from those of developing neighborhoods of low-density use. While the creation of new parks of an appreciable size may be difficult, redevelopment options which encourage developers to provide maximum amounts of usable space in high density areas to ensure open space availability and neighborhood livability should be investigated. M1CRor1LMED DY . JORM MICR6LAS J 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 91 F" r L"', .tccor JORM MICROLA6 Cf [)All PAPIDS • P!`'10I'Ii.` �i J Ir, 1960 -2 4 33,443 1,118,434,249 -66,886 1965 -1 1 41,602 1,730,726,404 -41,602 1970 0 0 46,850 2,194,922,500 0 ti 1975 1 1 47,899 2,294,314,201 47,899 1980 2 4 50,508 2,551,058,064 101,016 i X=0 X2=10 Y=220,302 XY=40,427 111CROFILMED D1' ' JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOI9ES I J l A. (1) POPULATION PROJECTION - LINEAR REGRESSION (LOW ESTIMATE) - YEAR X X2 Y Y2 XY 1970 -1 1 46,850 2,194,922,500 -46,850 1975 0 0 47,899 2,294,314,201 0 1980 1 1 50,508 2,551,058,064 50,508 X=0 X2=2 Y=145,257 XY=3,658 �. a, = ( Y)( X2)-( X)( XY) = (145,257)(2)-(0)(145,257) = 290,514 = 48,419 N X - ( X)2 3(2) - (0)2 6 w b = N XY-( X)( Y) = 3(3,658)-(0)(145,257) = 10,974 = 1,829 „ N'X2-( X)2 3(2)-(0) 6 = a,+bx Id For 1970 = 48,419 + 1,829 (-1) = 46,590 it 1975 = 48,419 + 1,829 (0) = 48,419 1980 = 48,419 + 1,829 (1) = 50,248 1985 = 48,419 + 1,829 (2) = 52,077 I,a 1990 = 48,419 + 1,829 (3) = 53,906 1995 = 48,419 + 1,829 (4) = 55,735 2000 = 46,419 + 1,829 (5) = 57,564 2005 = 48,419 + 1,829 (6) = 59,393 i, 2010 = 48,419 + 1,829 (7) = 61,222 2015 = 48,419 + 1,829 (8) = 63,051 2020 = 48,419 + 1,829 (9) = 64,880 IN 2025 = 48,419 + 1,829 (10) = 66,709 i.. 2030 = 48,419 + 1,829 (11) = 68,538 '.a -. 2 POPULATION PROJECTION - LINEAR REGRESSION HIGH ESTIMATE YEAR X X Y Y XY 1960 -2 4 33,443 1,118,434,249 -66,886 1965 -1 1 41,602 1,730,726,404 -41,602 1970 0 0 46,850 2,194,922,500 0 ti 1975 1 1 47,899 2,294,314,201 47,899 1980 2 4 50,508 2,551,058,064 101,016 i X=0 X2=10 Y=220,302 XY=40,427 111CROFILMED D1' ' JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOI9ES I J l r IIICROEILMED RY I JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES /�, 9?z J a. _ ( Y)( X2)-( X)( XY) _ (220,302)(10)-(0)(40,427) = 2,203,020 = 44,060 N X - ( X) 5(10) - (0) 50 b = N XY-( X)( Y) = 5(40,427)-(0)(220,302) = 202,135 = 4,043 NN X� 5(10) - (0) 50 = a-. +bx For 1960 = 44,060 + 4,043 (-2) = 35,974 1965 = 44,060 + 4,043 (-1) = 40,017 1970 = 44,060 + 4,043 (0) = 44,060 1975 = 44,060 + 4,043 (1) = 48,103 f 1980 = 44,060 + 4,043 2) = 52,146 1985 = 44,060 + 4,043 3) = 56,189 1990 = 44,060 + 4,043 (4) = 60,232 w 1995 = 44,060 + 4,043 (5) = 64,275 2000 = 44,060 + 4,043 (6) = 68,318 I 2005 = 44,060 + 4,043 (7) = 72,361 2010 = 44,060 + 4,043 (8) = 76,404 2015 = 44,060 + 4,043 (9) = 80,447 2020 = 44,060 + 4,043 (10) = 84,490 2025 = 44,060 + 4,043 (11) = 88,533 - �„, 2030 = 44,060 + 4,043 (12) = 92,576 IIICROEILMED RY I JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES /�, 9?z J r L _ APPENDIX C.1 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF TRAFFICWAYS. Functionally, trafficways need to fulfill two roles: circulation and access to property. The — trafficways plan establishes a functional classification of primary arterial, secondary arterial, collector and local streets, with each classification representing a shift in relative importance of the circulation and access functions. ' a. PRIMARY ARTERIAL streets are provided principally for vehicular circulation. Primary arterial streets should be designed to carry large volumes of traffic of 15,000 or more vehicles/day and should form a continuous system to serve the City. Primary arterial streets serve as the principal truck routing system of the community, and because of the adverse effects of trucks and large volumes of traffic, they should be well buffered with landscaping and ample rights-of-way. Access to primary arterials should be strictly limited and driveways should not be permitted to have direct access to primary arterials. It b. SECONDARY ARTERIAL streets serve a dual function of circulation and access, with circulation taking precedence. Secondary arterial streets should be developed to carry large volumes of traffic of 5,000-15,OD0 vehicles/day in a grid and radial to supplement the primary arterial system. Secondary arterial streets should offer direct property access only to large industrial, commercial, institutional, and multi -family residential sites and should be buffered from residential uses by ample landscaping. C. COLLECTOR streets serve the dual function of circulation and access, with access taking precedence. Collector streets should be designed to carry moderate volumes of traffic (1,000-5,000 vehicles/day) relatively short distances to and from arterial streets. The collector street system should be discontinuous with street lengths of no more than one mile as a general rule. Collector streets should provide access to all types of land use; _ however, access for single-family residences should be onto local streets. d. LOCAL streets serve the function of access to property. Local streets should be designed to carry only small volumes of traffic (up to 1,000 vehicles/day) and to discourage both high-speed and high-volume use. The local street network should also be discontinuous, but should neither extend much beyond one-half mile in length nor have direct access to primary arterial streets; access to secondary arterial streets should be minimized. Local streets should provide access to all land uses. IIICROr ILI•IED 01' JORM MICR6LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOVIES /U 92 J r L APPENDIX C.2 TRAFFICWAY DESIGN STANDARDS. The following design standards are recommended for the Iowa City trafficway system. The primary need for these design standards is to ensure that the proper right-of-way width is obtained. The designation of primary and secondary arterials and collector streets in advance of development in order to limit access along these routes is an important consideration. Trafficways design standards should be required within the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction as appropriate. The pavement design should be in accordance with public works design standards. (Proposed Desi n Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa, April 1975) as amended from time to time. Severe physical restraints, identified need for neighborhood protection, and similar factors may require modifications of these standards when applied to specific I..7 areas. (See Table 3 for additional standards relating to sidewalks, landscaping, and bicycle lanes.) Ii a. Primary arterial streets are to be developed so that no parking is permitted and the maximum acceptable grade is 8 percent. {= Access will be controlled and driveways will not be permitted to have direct access onto primary arterials. C. Collector streets should be developed as two-lane facilities. Parking can be provided on one or both sides with two narrow traffic lanes when traffic volumes are relatively low. In the future, as traffic volumes warrant a change, parking may be removed to provide a more efficient two-lane facility for a collector street. At intersections with arterial streets, a left -turn lane should be provided by eliminating parking for one-half block or by widening to three lanes on two-lane facilities. Collector streets should not be longer than one mile to discourage through traffic and maximum grade should not exceed 10 percent. Driveway access for single-family residences should be provided on local streets where possible. MICRO 1LMID By JORM MICROLA13 cennu unrtos • ops ctoraes /6 9z 1 J 'should {� b. Secondary arterial streets be designed as two-lane facilities except in commercial areas where they may be designed as three -lane facilities. At intersections with other arterial streets a lane for left turn movements should be added. Access 4� will be controlled and driveways should not be permitted to have direct access to secondary arterials. Direct access to property (i.e., street or private drive) should be allowed to serve large industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sites. ' Intersections along one side of a secondary arterial street shall be permitted every 300 feet as measured center line to center line. Street jogs with center line offsets of not less than 150 feet shall be permitted. In a case of two collector street intersections, the center line offsets shall be 200 feet. „ Intersections of arterial streets should be at least 600 feet apart. Where major streets intersect with secondary arterial streets, the alignment of the major street shall be continuous. No parking is permitted and the maximum acceptable grade is 8 " percent. C. Collector streets should be developed as two-lane facilities. Parking can be provided on one or both sides with two narrow traffic lanes when traffic volumes are relatively low. In the future, as traffic volumes warrant a change, parking may be removed to provide a more efficient two-lane facility for a collector street. At intersections with arterial streets, a left -turn lane should be provided by eliminating parking for one-half block or by widening to three lanes on two-lane facilities. Collector streets should not be longer than one mile to discourage through traffic and maximum grade should not exceed 10 percent. Driveway access for single-family residences should be provided on local streets where possible. MICRO 1LMID By JORM MICROLA13 cennu unrtos • ops ctoraes /6 9z 1 J ,/ i IIICRDEILIOCD BY � JORM MICR#LA13 -� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES IODINES areas which This type of Cl not provide sssification. ,reet and the /6 9a J� w1CRonuaE0 By JORM MICR(5LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS :•101! /G 92 1 J