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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-11 CorrespondenceI- i September 8, 1981 Mrs. Bernadine Knight, Chairperson Iowa City Riverfront Commission 425 Lee Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mrs. Knight: Recently the Riverfront Commission expressed concern to the City Council about the City's maintenance yard and salt pile. The City has in recent years made efforts together with Project GREEN to increase the landscaping adjacent to the maintenance yard. However, the condition of the soil prevents the growth of adequate screening. While the City did consider the construction of a salt dome in the Capital Improvement Program, it is clear that because of financial considerations, the City probably will not be able to finance that project in the next several years. Less expensive alternatives must be considered. The Public Works Department will investigate the construction of an earthen berm between the maintenance yard and the highway to shelter that area from view and also provide an area for the placement of plantings. In addition, the Public Works Department will investigate the construction of a more moderate cost salt shed which would be constructed in a more desirable location. Because of financial considerations and the time necessary to construct an.earthen berm, these remedies may not be implemented at an early date. Your staff will coordinate with the Public Works Department to insure that you are informed as plans proceed. Thank you for your interest in this matter. Sincerely yours, r Neal G. Berlin � City Manager cc: City Council Don Schmeiser p bdw/sp CLeeQo. 6 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAP10S•DES MOINES CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST July 30, 1981 RECEIVED,-�G 41981 IOWA CITY IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 Mayor John Balmer and Members of the City Council Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Balmer and Members of the Council: One of the concerns of the Riverfront Commission is the condition of the riverbanks. The appearance of banks as well as the impact riverfront activities have on the quality of the Iowa River water are important aspects of this concern. In the past, the Commission has brought to the attention of the Council the issue of screening the City's maintenance yard and containing the salt pile there. Some effort has been made by the City to enclose the salt pile and move it back from the river, and plantings have been placed between the yard and Route 6. However, the Commission feels that more work is required in the area to prevent the erosion of the salt pile into the river and to screen the yard from the river and from the view of motorists crossing the bridge on Highway 6. With placement of the culvert between Route 218 and the river along the northern boundary of the yard, considerable excavation has taken place which will require replacement landscaping. This circumstance coupled with the approach of capital improvements programming time creates a situation in which it would be particularly efficient for the City to address the concerns of the Commission. The Commission requests that upon completion of the bank work and roadside work in the immediate area -that the City provide screenings between the river and the yard; -that the containment and shelter of the salt pile continue to be included in the CIP and be slated for FY83; and -that a buffer be provided between the screenings and the salt pile so as to avoid any destruction of the screenings should further erosion of the salt pile take place. The Commission appreciates your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Bernadine Knight, Chair Iowa City Riverfront Commission bj4/4 /176 j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r� 'v• ic n 0 Iowa City • Iowa Y"rY�1 RECEIVED RL 2 4 1981 July 23, 1981 T0: City Manager - City Council The Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and the City Relations Committee of the Chamber takes this opportunity to commend the City for an outstanding job in maintaining the appearance of the downtown area. It is particularly pleasing that the follow through has been the result of an interest in keeping the area attractive to many visitors to our City. Keep up the good work. Cordially, 7 Tom Hooge erf, resident Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce TH/sa Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2356 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (319) 337-9637 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1177 U 0 Iowa City • Iowa _ 0 CEIVED J!'1.2 q 1981 July 23, 1981 T0: City Manager - City Council The Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce recommends to our City Council that a study be undertaken to determine the feasibility of instituting Sunday bus service on a limited basis to take care of the needs of the elderly, the shopper, and those people needing this type of service to attend the church of their choice. As a suggestion, consideration might be given to cutting back on night service, particularly on Saturday night. In another area related to the downtown, it has been brought to our attention of the need for additional police patrol in the evening. We suggest your taking a look to determine if there is a problem. Your consideration of these matters will be greatly appreciated. Cordially, Tom Hoogerwerf, rresident Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce TH/sa Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2358 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (319) 337-9637 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES // %4r it j/; a, r�.RECEIVED JUL 2 % 1981 a 17a t �y i9�i MICROFILMED BY iJORM MICROLAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES . V :_ L. YX MEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER & HAYES WILLIAM L.MEARDON LAWYERS WILLIAM F. SUEPPEL ROBERT N. DOWNER 122 SOUTH LINN STREET JAMES P. HAVES JAMES D.C IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 J. THOMAS J. I LEKHER GILEIt MARK D.HO THOMAS O. H06A RT THOMAS July 27, 1981 MARGARET T. LAINSON ANGELA M. RYAN Honorable Mayor and City Council Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Billing Procedures for Water Dear Mayor and Council Members: TELEPHONE 336.9222 AREA CODE 319 Since many of our landlord clients have experienced continuing diffi- culties with the collection procedures of the City for water and sewer service, we are asking for your assistance. Although water service may be directly provided to a tenant, the landlord is assessed the cost of water service and related fees under several circumstances. Generally, this occurs because of the City's posture that the property owner or landlord is ultimately responsible for any fee or charge which it fails to collect from the tenant. There are two primary areas of difficulty: first, if an inquiry is made regarding the status of an account, the City staff will only check the receivable file which does not indicate whether a final bill has been computed. Therefore, when a landlord calls the City and asks for the amount due on a particular account, he or she will frequently be given a figure which is not the final amount. The landlord's difficulties are further compounded by Section 562A.1(3) of the Code of Iowa which provides that a landlord shall return a rental deposit with n the (30) days from the date of the termination of the tenancy. Section 562A.12(4) provides that a landlord who fails to provide a written statement of amounts withheld from the rental deposit within thirty (30) days forfeits all rights to withhold any portion of the deposit. Frequently, the landlord relies upon the final billing of the City and returns the balance of the security deposit. Subsequently, he receives the final bill or the City determines that the amount is incorrect and the landlord must pay the balance. Incorrect figures appear to result both from poor communication and clerical errors. On occasion, bills have been sent to the wrong address. Secondly, if an account is taken out of the tenant's name for any reason, including the tenant's request, the account is automatically placed in the name of the property owner or landlord without notification. As a result, a tenant may place the account in the name of the landlord for a j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Honorable Mayor and City Council July 27, 1981 Page 2 month before he/she moves and the landlord will not discover this until it is too late. Furthermore, this automatic transfer may generate a minimum billing in the name of the landlord. Although an apartment may be vacant only one day and no water service is used, the landlord must pay this minimum fee. While a landlord is reluctant to bring each $4.68 minimum charge and $10.00 water bill which he/she considers unjustified to your attention, the cumulative effect of these problems may result in a loss of $300 to $500 per year for a large complex. Administrative solutions which would substantially reduce the error rate would not only improve the City's relationship with the public and lessen conflicts between landlords and tenants, but decrease staff time in handling customer complaints. Each error generates phone calls and visits from both the landlord and the tenant who seek to correct the error. In addition to these administrative problems, it is our position that the City has exceeded its authority in assessing the landlord for water service for fees where the service is for the benefit of the tenant. In a December 20, 1976 Opinion, the Attorney General set forth in detail the legal arguments against liens for water bills. While Section 384.84(1) of the Iowa Code provides statutory authority for liens for sewer service and solid waste disposal, and Section 364.12 provides for liens for snow removal and weed cutting, Iowa law does not authorize liens for water service. The Opinion quotes 64 Am.Jur. 2d Public Utilities Section 60 as follows: "In the absence of statute there is no unconditional personal liability imposed upon owners of real estate for water rents or water rates while the property is in the possession of their tenants...." Section 364.3(4) states that a city may not levy a tax unless explicitly authorized by state law. I Therefore, we are asking the following relief from the City Council: i 1. That Section 33-167(c) be amended to eliminate a lien on real property for water service fees and charges which were incurred by a tenant. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 'L. V - L" Honorable Mayor and City Council July 27, 1981 Page 3 2. That Section 33-167(d) be amended to provide that a property owner or subsequent tenant shall not be required to pay the delinquent fees and charges of a prior tenant in order to resume water service to a particular property. 3. That water service responsibility for a unit may be transferred to the account of a party (landlord or tenant) only with the written consent of such party. 4. That the City institute a form certifying a final reading and billing which will be completed within 20 days of the date that a final reading is requested. The landlord could then require the tenant to present a paid receipt with a final billing prior to the return of the security deposit or could rely upon the certificate in making deductions from a security deposit within the 30 days required by state law. 5. That the City institute a policy whereby it will accept responsibility for its clerical errors in billing and recognize this amount as an administrative cost. Since the highest number of final readings for water service probably occur during the month of August, we respectfully ask that you give this matter your immediate attention. MTH:cg j MICROFILMED BY `.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES //y0 CITY CSF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5030 August 5, 1981 Mr. Mark T. Hamer Meardon, Sueppel, Downer & Hayes 122 S. Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Hamer: It has been several months since you first brought the concerns of your landlord clients to my attention. The Finance Department staff and I met with you and Angela Ryan at that time and it was my understanding that you considered the major problem to be a lack of communication and/or a misunderstanding of City water/sewer billing procedures. As a result, the Finance staff prepared a "How To Guide" which could be distributed to both landlords and tenants to explain 1) how to set up new accounts, 2) how to make changes in accounts, 3) how to request final readings and final bill information, 4) the City's billing and collection procedures, and 5) a listing and explanation of the various service charges. In February 1981, as you requested, a draft of that guide was sent to your office for review. To date your comments have not been received. However, the City continues to be willing to work with you on these concerns. As we discussed before, our procedures have been designed to eliminate most of the problems which you present in your letter. Timely final bill notification can be provided to the landlord if a request is made with a sufficient lead time. When a tenant moves, the account is placed in the property owner's name, if it is not placed immediately in a new tenant's name. This is done instead of removing the meter which is much more costly than a minimum bill. This has been the City's policy on rental properties for several years. Also until I receive specifics on actual situations where problems have arisen, so that we can investigate and locate the exact cause of the problem, I am unable to determine if the problem is communication, procedures or a combination. Our legal staff is currently investigating the legality of using liens for unpaid water bills and I will send the report to you as soon as it is available. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L.,. x/000 ..7 Mr. Mark T. Hamer August 5, 1981 Page 2 Once again, the City staff continues to be more than willing to work with you on finding solutions to your clients' concerns but we must have specifics from you on the individual problems. In addition, I would appreciate receiving your comments on the "How To Guide" so that it can be finalized. Sinc ours, eal G. Berlin City Manager bj/sp cc: City Council Robert Jansen Rosemary Vitosh j MICROFILMED BY ';JO RM MICROLAB ',CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES CITY OF CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 August 4, 1981 Mr. Mickey Matyko Ms. Julie Spencer Route 4 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Motyko and Ms. Spencer: Your application for the use of public grounds on which to place your vending business has been reviewed by the staff, and for the following I reasons your request must be denied. The mentoonithecPlazaeofiamotorizedvehicle thesize ofabus. the use f City the place- You had asked about parking the bus on parcel 82-1b (next to Bushnell's Turtle). One of the requirements of the ordinance governing the use of the City Plaza is to ensure that there is harmony among the uses and the buildings. The bus does not appear to be compatible with the decor and atmosphere of the Plaza and would not complement the College Block (Bushnell's) which, as you know, is a restored Victorian style building. This application will be placed on the agenda for the August 11 meeting of the City Council. If you wish to appeal this decision, you may do so at this meeting. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Council MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES //,W MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RARIDS•DES H INES �%( City of Iowa Cr"r f - MEMORANDUM Date: August 6, 1981 To: City Council From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance R Re: Water Rate Increases The effective date for the water rate increase was planned for July 1, 1981, or the beginning of FY82, when it was decided in FY81 to have a water rate study done. The July 1 date was also discussed during the FY82 budget discussion. The study was completed in time but the decision to have the Management Advisory Panel review the study's recommendation delayed the final recommendation made to Council. In addition, the omission of a public hearing has further delayed Council approval. The public hearing is now scheduled for August 25 with the first reading of the ordinance scheduled for that same meeting. In addition, Council will be asked to give the final two readings pending a favorable public hearing. It is feasible to move the effective date of the water increase to September 1 and avoid approving a rate increase retroactive to July 1 for water already used. The July 1 date is not a hard and fast date and such a change will cause no problems financially for the water system. I would appreciate your comments on this change in effective date. bj/sp i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L- ,. //o w CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356 5000 August 24, 1981 Attorney Richard T. Sargeant Eastman, Stichter, Smith & Bergman 700 United Savings Building Toledo, Ohio 43604 Re: Iowa City NOV/NOC Your File No: 2012/02941 Dear Mr. Sargeant: Pursuant to 62-184(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and in response to Sheller Globe Corporation's request for a hearing, you are hereby notified that a public hearing on the matter of the Notice of Violation, Notice of Claim, and Order of Compliance issued by the City of Iowa City to Sheller Globe Corporation on July 1, 1981, relating to prohibited discharges into the City's sewer system, will be held before the City Council on the 10th day of November, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa. Very truly yours, CITY OF IOWA CITY By+Daid 2 . E. rownant City Attorney cc: Robert W. Jansen bj1/4 { MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES t { i i 1 i r- �kw STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Douglas Boothroy i Item: S-8109. Court Hill -Scott Blvd. Date: July 23, 1981 Part VIII GENERAL INFORMATION I j Applicant: Bruce R. Glasgow Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Comprehensive Plan: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: 60 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public utilities: j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 9 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 834 N. Johnson Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Approval of a final plat, PAD and LSRD plan. To develop single-family and attached single-family residential units. South of Lower West Branch Road. Approximately 5.35 acres. Area is shown for a density of two to eight dwelling units per acre. Undeveloped and R18 East - single-family and RIA South - attached single- family and PAD/R1B West - single-family and R1B North - undeveloped and RIA Requirements of the Subdivi- sion Code and the Stormwater Management, PAD and LSRD ordinances. 8/27/81 9/11/81 Adequate sewer and water service are available. OF L." Public services: Transportation: Topography: ANALYSIS Sanitary service is available as well as police and fire protection. Vehicular access is proposed from Oberlin Street. Topography is gently to steeply sloping (two to 16 percent). The subject application is for a final plat, PAD, and LSRD plan approval. In addition, a final landscaping plan has been submitted in compliance with the tree regulations and pursuant to concerns raised during the review of the preliminary plans (i.e., buffering between existing development and Scott Boulevard). The preliminary plat and plans were approved approximately one year ago. Due to the amount of time which has lapsed between the preliminary plat and plan approval and the subject request, staff has attached the staff report of the initial application which provides the necessary background information for the Commission in their consideration of this application. The final development plan deviates from the approved preliminary plan in the following respects: three single-family lots are proposed along Oberlin Street in lieu of two and the four attached dwelling units proposed along Lower West Branch road are now shown as two duplex units each on its own lot. Staff finds that these changes improve the design of the development and do not constitute a significant change from the approved preliminary plans. The staff recommends that the final plat, PAD and LSRD plan of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard, Part VIII, be approved subject to the review of the legal papers and provision of the signatures of the utility companies and the registered land surveyor. Staff also recommends approval of the landscaping plan. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. The signatures of the utility companies and the registered land surveyor should be provided. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location map. _ti MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ir8 0 0 3 ! 2. Staff Report S-8012. ACCOMPANIMENTS' i 1. Final plat, PAD and LSRD plan of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard, Part VIII. 2. Landscaping plan. Approved by: Don SChmels r, Director Department of Planning & Progran Development j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES LOCATION MAP ' S•SId4 j MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICRO_ LAB 1t CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Va — City of Iowa Ci}` -f MEMORANDUM Date: August 5, 1981 To: City Council From: Bruce A. Knight, Planne Re: Proposed Mobile Home -esidential Zone (RMH) and Revisions to Chapter 22 Concerning Mobile Home Park Standards Attached please find a copy of the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide a residential zone for mobile homes, and the proposed revisions to Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances. Please note that any revisions made since you last received a copy of this material have been underlined. In addition, the first two pages of the document you last received (which made up the Zoning Ordinance revisions) have been transcribed into ordinance format along with all other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance necessary to implement the proposed zone. bdw3/6 Enclosures MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14OINES L _ .J ALI '-. DRAFT 07/24A 1 M (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) ARTICLE I. GENERAL Sec. 22-1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide minimum standards for the design, development, and improvement of all new or improved mobile home parks established with the intent of providing semi-permanent single- family residences, in order that existing land uses will be protected, adequate provisions will be made for public facilities and services, development will occur consistent with the comprehensive plan, and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Iowa City. Sec. 22-2. Applicability. This ordinance shall provide minimum standards for the design, development, and improvement of all new or existing mobile home parks. Those existing mobile home parks not meeting the requirements set down herein shall be required to conform upon any substantial and material improvement or development. "Substantial and material improvement or development" shall be construed to mean the alteration of any existing park layout from what is shown on the approved plan in an amount that, collectively over time, affects more than 10 percent of the parks' existinj area; or if the gross park area is increased by more than 10 percent collectively over time, all provisions of this ordinance shall apply to that altered or additional area of the park. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401NES 1190 ..1 L.,. ... .._. _ .. . 1 " /fir DRAFT 07/24/8 2 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) All existing parks shall be required to submit a plan establishing the existing level of development, and providing the information required in Sec. 22-16(b) Application, numbers six (6), seven (7) and 10; and Sec. 22- 18 Final Plan, numbers one (1) through five (5), and seven (7) through 18, as described herein. Review of said plan shall be in accordance with procedures for final plan approval. Sec. 22-3. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated. Definitions of the Zoning Chapter (Appendix A of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances) shall apply to other terms used herein. Annex - Shall mean a structure which is attached and appurtenant to a mobile or modular home, other than a patio, deck, or entryway, and which exceeds four (4) feet by six (6) feet in size. i i i Deck - An open platform area without walls or a roof projecting from the side of a mobile or modular home and accessible from at or above grade. Mobile Home - A dwelling unit, built on a chassis, suitable for year-round occupancy and containing water supply, waste disposal, heating and electrical conveniences. Mobile Home Park - A tract of land which has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile or modular homes on leased spaces. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES 1/90 DRAFT 07/24/£ 3 ^' (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) Mobile Home Space - A plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile or modular home, and which is leased by the mobile or modular home owner. Modular Home - Any dwelling unit which is manufactured in whole or in components at a place other than at the location where it is to be placed; which is assembled in whole or in components at the location where it is to be permanently located; which rests on a permanent foundation or slab; which does not have wheels or axles affixed as a part of its normal construction; and which does not require a license by any agency as a motor vehicle, special equipment, trailer, motor home or mobile.home. Park - Sha11 mean a mobile home park. Parking Area - Four (4) or more parking spaces and an aisle(s). Patio - A surfaced outdoor living space, at grade and directly adjacent and accessible from a mobile or modular home. Recreation Space/Open Space - That portion of the park that is not covered by drives, parking spaces or isles, intended to provide for recreation buildings and other recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and playing fields. I /l90 I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES DRAFT 07/24/E 4 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) ARTICLE II. PARK LICENSING PROCEDURE Sec. 22-16. Applications. Any person who wishes to develop or improve a mobile home park shall submit to the City Clerk an application for approval of such park. Such application shall be accompanied by seven (7) copies of each of the following: (a) A location map which shall contain: (1) Mobile home park name. (2) Outline of the tract upon which the park is to be located. (3) Existing streets and city utilities on adjoining property. (b) A preliminary site plan of the mobile home park drawn to the scale of one (1) inch to 100 feet, such plan to contain: (1) Legal description, acreage and the name of the mobile home park. (2) Name and address of the owner. (3) Names of the•persons that prepared the plan, the applicant's attorney, representative or agent, if any, and date of the preparation of the site plan. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 11149 1. M DRAFT 07/24/i 5 ^, (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (4) North point and graphic scale. (5) Contours at five (5) foot intervals, or less. (6) Layout of existing and/or proposed street systems, lot lines, sidewalks, mobile home spaces, parking areas, water mains, sewers, drain pipes, culverts, water courses, storm water detention structures, and fire hydrants. (7) Grades of existing and proposed streets and alleys. (8) Location of areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, other recreational areas, schools, and open space. (9) Land within the tract not to be developed at the time of initial approval of the park and estimated time of development and uses thereof. (10) Distances between the mobile home park boundaries and buildings and structures on lands located adjacent to the tract. (11) A signature block for endorsement by the City Clerk certifying the Council's approval of the plan. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB -CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES //90 B DRAFT 07/24/.` 6 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) Sec. 22-17. Preliminary Approval. Procedures for preliminary approval of any mobile home park shall be in accordance with the procedures for preliminary approval of subdivisions and large scale residential developments. Such approval shall be done by resolution and shall be binding with regard to development of the final plan. Sec. 22-18. Final Plan. Seven copies of the final plan of the proposed mobile home park shall be submitted to the City Clerk and shall meet the following specifications. (a) It may include all or part of the preliminary site plan. (b) The scale shall be drawn at one (1) inch to 100 feet. (c) A transparent, reproducable copy and seven (7) prints of the final site plan shall be submitted showing the following basic information: (1) Accurate boundary lines, with dimensions and angles, which provide a survey of the tract, closing with an error of not more than one (1) foot in 3.,000 feet. MICROFILMED BY !JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS- DES MOINES //90 ...7 DRAFT 07/24/8. 7 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (2) Accurate references to known or permanent monuments giving the bearing and distance from some corner of a lot or block in the City to some corner of the congressional division of the city or the part thereto. (3) Accurate locations of all existing and recorded streets inter- secting the boundaries of the tract. (4) Accurate legal description of the boundary. _ (5) Names of streets and private drives within the park. (6) Complete curve notes for all curves included in the plan. i (7) Street lines private drive lines and mobile home space lines with accurate dimensions, angles to streets and alleys, and i dimensions and locations of walks and parking areas. j (8) Block numbers, if used, and mobile home space numbers. (Numbers will be assigned by the Engineering Division of the City.) (9) Accurate dimensions, location and uses existing and proposed of buildings and structures on such tract, and elevations of proposed buildings on such tract. (10) Accurate location of areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, recreation areas, swimming pools, schools, and open spaces. 1190 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB !{ CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 1... r I DRAFT 07/24/8. 8 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (11) Land not to be developed at the time of initial approval of the park, and estimated time of development. (12) Name of the mobile home park. (13) North point, scale and date. i (14) Name and address of owner. i (15) The applicant's attorney, representative, or agent, if any. (16) Certification by a.registered land surveyor of the state. (17) Certification by the local public utility companies that the location of utility easements are properly placed for installation of utilities. (18) A signature block for endorsement by the clerk certifying approval of the plan by the City Manager or his/her designee. (d) The final plans shall also be accompanied by the following instruments: (1) Dedication of streets, sewers, and water lines and easements where required. j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES t n ■ 0 DRAFT 07/24/8_ 9 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (2) Resolution for approval of such dedications by the Council in form approved by the City Attorney. Sec. 22-19. Final Plan Approval. Final plan approval is an administrative action. No public notice or hearing is required in connection with approval proceedings on final plans or minor changes from approved preliminary plans. Approval of final plans and reports for all new mobile home parks shall be based on substantial compliance with the preliminary mobile home park plan with any modifications required by the Commission or Council at the time of preliminary approval completed. Upon approval of the final plan by the i City Manager or his/her designee, and certification of compliance with the plan by the Building Official, and/or any other necessary departments, the City Clerk shall issue the annual license. Sec. 22-20. Changes in Approved Final Plans. Changes in approved final mobile home park plans including minor changes in building or mobile space arrangements may be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee only upon findings that such changes are conceptually consistent with those required for approval of the preliminary plan and shall be explicitly set Jorth in writing. Other changes shall be approved subject to amending said final plan. 1190 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ■ E DRAFT 07/24/£ 10 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) Sec. 22-21. Building Permits. All building construction permits and license renewals shall be issued on the basis of conformance with the final plan or minor amendments as provided in Section 22-21. Sec. 22-22. License. i (a) Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate a mobile home park within the limits of the City, unless such person shall first obtain a license therefore, and comply with the requirements herein set forth. f(b) Renewal. Upon application, in writing, by a licensee for annual I renewal of a license, the mobile home park shall be inspected by the Building Official for compliance with the approved plan. After passing i said inspection, and upon payment of the annual license fee, the City Clerk shall issue a certificate renewing such license for another year. i (c) Transfers. Upon application in writing for transfer of a license, and payment of the transfer fee, the City Clerk shall issue a transfer. i (d) Posting required. The license certificate issued pursuant to this article shall be conspicuously posted in the office of or on the premises of the mobile home park at all times. i MICROFILMED BY ! L". l n DRAFT 07/24/17' 11 11 (Proposed rev ,ions to Chapter 22) (e) Suspension or revocation. Upon the recommendation of the Building Official, the City Clerk may, in writing, suspend or revoke any licnese issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this article. Appeals of said suspension or revocation of the license shall be before the Board of Adjustment, according to procedures set forth in the Iowa City Administrative Code. Sec. 22-23. Violations. 7 A person who shall violate a provision of this Chapter or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof or who shall f. erect, construct, alter, or repair or have erected, constructed, altered I or repaired a building or other portion of the park in violation of the approved plan, as cited by the Building Official, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. The owner of any mobile home park where anything in violation of this Chapter shall be placed or shall exist, and an architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed in connection therewith, and anyone who may have assisted in the omission of such violation shall be guilty of a separate offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist after proper notice shall constitute a separate offense. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES //go DRAFT 07/24/ 12 (Proposed rev,sions to Chapter 22) Sec. 22-24. Fees. All fees for mobile home parks shall be established by resolution of the City Council, such fees to include: license application, annual license and license transfer. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A 'lid IF, 1 V-1 DRAFT 07/24/8 13 r (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) ARTICLE III. PARK STANDARDS. Sec. 22-33. Location Restricted. A mobile home park shall be located in an RMH zone as provided by the Zoning Chapter. Sec. 22-34. Park Requirements. A mobile home park shall conform to the following requirements: (a) Area. The total area within the park shall not be less than two (2) acres. (b) Drainage. The park shall be located on a well -drained site, properly graded to insure adequate drainage, and be free from stagnant pools of water. (c) Space requirements. Each park shall provide mobile home spaces, and each shall be clearly defined or delineated. Each individual space shall meet the following requirements: (1) Minimum mobile home space: 3,500 square feet. (. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES DRAFT 07/24/8. 14 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (2) Minimum mobile home space width: 35 feet. (3) Minimum mobile home space frontage: 20 feet. (4) Maximum building bulk: Height - 25 feet Building coverage - 40% (5) Minimum yards: Front - 15 feet (measured from the mobile home unit to the abutting park street.) Side - 5 feet Rear - 5 feet (6) At least a 20 foot clearance between mobile or modular homes shall be provided; except with respect to mobile or modular homes parked end-to-end, the end-to-end clearance shall not be less than 15 feet. A 30 foot clearance shall be provided between any mobile or modular home and the edges of the RMH zone, except where abutting an arterial street, in which case a 40 foot clearance shall be required. Where public streets are platted within a mobile home park, a 20 foot clearance shall be required from the street right-of-way line. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB C EOAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES /I 9d D DRAFT 07/24/1' 15 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (7) Whenever a park borders land in an RIA or RIB zone or in any commercial or industrial zone which contains existing development, screening shall be provided as described below prior to occupation of the park. If adjacent land in the above- named zones is neither platted nor developed, the required screening need not be provided until within six (6) months after the approval of a subdivision or the issuance of a building permit for development on a separate tract. a. Permanent type evergreen plantings of a variety hardy to i Iowa climate shall be installed at a minimum ratio of one tree for every four (4) feet along the edge of the zone and i have a permanent height of at least six (6) feet within five (5) years after installation. b. Large and medium size trees shall be planted at a minimum i ratio of one tree for every 40 feet of park boundary; or small size trees shall be planted at a minimum ratio of one tree for every 30 feet. Such trees shall be installed adjacent to the evergreen plantings. Large and medium size trees shall be placed approximately 16 feet from the evergreen screen, and small trees approximately eight (8) feet. C. In addition, all provisions of Section 8.10.40 of the Zoning Chapter are applicable; provided that subsections (a) and (b) herein shall be controlling. 100 MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES D ro DRAFT 07/24/8: 16 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (d) Recreation space/open space. Mobile home parks shall take into consideration the need to provide open space for recreational purposes and to enhance the general character of the area. Recreation space shall be provided as follows: (1) For mobile home parks with an average mobile home space size of 3,500 square feet, recreation space shall be provided at a rate of not less than nine (9) percent of the total park area. As the average mobile home space size increases from 3,500 square feet, recreation space may decrease at a rate of one-half (0.5) percent per each 100 square foot decrease in the average mobile home space size. (2) Recreation space shall be located near the center of a mobile home park, and within 800 feet of each mobile home space. Rrecreation space may be split into two or more areas, provided that at no time shall any area of recreation space be less than 10,000 square feet. In addition, such recreation space shall have a minimum dimension of 50 feet and an average dimension of 100 feet. (e) Streets. Mobile home parks should provide safe and convenient vehicular access from a collector or arterial public street, adjoining the park, to each mobile home space, service building, or other common facility, in a manner more particularly described in Section 22-35. //goo MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 0 DRAFT 07/24/8: 17 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (f) Driveways. Hard surfaced driveways shall be provided for each mobile home space, service building, delivery and collection point, and elsewhere as needed. The driveways shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width. (g) Parking. Nine (9) foot by 20 foot hard surfaced off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of two (2) parking spaces per unit. At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be located on each mobile home space. The other Required parking spaces may be located in common parking i areas within convenient access to the mobile or modular home units. Parking spaces may be provided in the front yard area, however, they shall not be allowed in the required side yard. Separate parking areas shall meet the screening requirements of Sec. 8.10.25 of the Zoning Chapter. (h) Sidewalks. Individual sidewalks shall be provided to each mobile or modular home entrance from the street or from a driveway or parking space connected to the street. Also, common walks shall be provided in locations where pedestrian traffic is concentrated. Sidewalk widths shall be at least two and one-half (2.5) feet for sidewalks on individual spaces and at least four (4) feet for sidewalks in common areas or along public streets. Gradients for all sidewalks shall be not greater than twelve (12) percent and cross -slopes shall be between one (1) and two (2) percent. (i) Patios/decks: Each mobile home space shall be provided with a paved patio of at least 100 square feet, and with a least dimension of 10 feet, or a deck of similar dimension. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Y DRAFT 07/24/6 ^ 18 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (j) Public lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided for all streets, walkways, buildings, and other facilities subject to night time use. (k) Electrical outlets. An electrical outlet supplying at least 220 volts shall be provided for each mobile home space with a minimum of 100 ampere individual service. (1) Permanent structures and facilities. Each park shall, when providing permanent structures and facilities as described in Sec. 22-38, meet the minimum requirements set down therein. N Sec. 22-35. Streets. All collector and minor streets within the park shall meet the following standards: (a) Continuation and extension. Mobile home parks shall make provisions for the continuation and extension of public streets, which shall be platted in accordance with the current subdivision regulations, and constructed in accordance with current City standards. (b) Street width. All private street widths shall be measured back-to- back of curb. Minimum street pavement widths shall be provided as follows: i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB -CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES //90 DRAFT 07/24/8: 19 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (1) 24 feet without parking, and so posted; (2) 28 feet with parking on one side, and so posted; or (3) 36 feet with parking on both sides. (d) Pavement. All private streets shall be constructed with either non- reinforced Portland cement concrete with a seven (7) inch pavement thickness, or full depth asphaltic concrete with a pavement thickness of eight and one-half (8.5) inches. An approved curb shall be provided. (e) Grades. No street grade shall be less than one-half (h) of one (1) percent and shall not exceed 12 percent. Sec. 22-36. Utilities. Mobile home parks shall provide sanitary sewers, storm drainage, water and gas and electric service as hereinafter set forth. 7 (a) Private utilities. Private utilities shall be designed and constructed as hereinafter set forth. (1) Sanitary sewers. The sewerage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with applicable city codes or specifications approved by the City. Each mobile home space shall be provided with at least a four (4) inch diameter MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES DRAFT 07/24/f ^` PO (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) sewer riser pipe terminating at least four (4) inches above the ground surface and located such that the sewer connection to the mobile home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position. Provision shall be made for plugging the drain when a mobile home does not occupy the space. (2) Storm drainage. The mobile home park shall be provided with drains, ditches, culverts, bridges, storm sewers, intakes and/or manholes adequate to provide for the collection and removal of all surface waters. Such drainage shall be provided i in accordance with applicable city codes or specifications approved by the city. (3) Water supply. An adequate supply of potable water for drinking and domestic purposes shall be supplied by pipes to all buildings and mobile home spaces within the park. All water piping, fixtures, and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with applicable city codes or specifications approved by the city. Individual water riser pipes shall be located at a point where the water connection to the mobile or modular home will approximate a vertical position. Water riser pipes shall terminate at least four (4) inches above the ground surface, with at least a three-quarter (3/4) inch valve outlet. In addition, a curb stop shall be installed for each mobile home space between the main and said riser pipe. 9e) j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES I DRAFT 07/24/8 21 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) Sec. 22-37. Refuse and Garbage Handling. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the mobile home park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution. (a) Collection stations. Unless individual garbage and trash collection is provided, "dumpsters" or refuse collection stands consisting of a holder or rack on an impervious slab shall be provided within 300 feet j from any mobile home space they serve. Container stands shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped to minimize spillage and container deterioration and to facilitate cleaning around them. (b) Collection receptacles. Collection receptacles shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit disposal of all garbage and rubbish. (c) Collection. Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of as frequently as may be necessary to insure that the garbage cans shall not overflow, or not less than once a week. Sec. 22-38. Permanent Structures and Facilities. (a) Buildings and facilities. The requirements of this section shall apply to service buildings, recreation buildings and the other park service facilities which follow, as provided by Sec. 8.10.26 of the Zoning Chapter, Permitted Accessory Uses: // 9d i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Y . Ic- DRAFT 07/24/E 22 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) (1) Mobile home sales. Mobile home sales shall be allowed as an accessory use in conjunction with the management office, provided that the number of mobile or modular homes displayed at any one time does not exceed 25 percent of the mobile home spaces. (2) Equipment and materials storage. Maintenance materials and equipment shall be stored either in a permanent structure, or in yards fenced in with a six (6) foot high fence of solid construction. j, (3) Tenant storage. Storage facilities for park tenants may be provided on the space, or in compounds located within a 1 reasonable distance, generally not more than 300 feet from each mobile home space. i (4) Recreation facilities. Includes facilities such as community buildings, swimming pools, tennis courts and playgrounds. Such facilities shall be provided pursuant to Section 22-34(d) of this Article. (5) Location. The structure or structures containing the mobile home park services and facilities shall be conveniently located for the uses intended. In the case of the display of model mobile or modular homes for sales purposes, impact on living environment shall be taken into consideration. 1190 i MICROFILMED DY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES i 7 V- I DRAFT 07/24/C_.'j P3 (Proposed revisions to Chapter 22) Sec. 22-34. Fire Safety Standards. (a) Water supply facilities_ Standard city hydrants shall be located within 300 feet of all mobile home spaces, measured along the driveways or streets. The water supply system shall meet the minimum standards for firefighting purposes as required or recommended by the Fire Chief. (b) Storage and handling of fuel. In parks where liquified petroleum gases, gasoline, fuel oil, flammable liquids are stored and/or dispensed, their handling and storage shall comply with applicable city codes. RM WI V $ Approved Wy Tim 14e9il Depamneoi // 90 I j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A._ _1 WILLIAM L.MEARDON WILLIAM F. SUEPPEL ROBERT N. DOWNER JAMES P. HAYES JAMES D. MCCARRAGHER THOMAS J. CILEK MARK T. HAMER THOMAS D. HOBART MARGARET T. LAINSON ANGELA M. RYAN MEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER & HAYES LAWYERS 122 SOUTH LINN STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 TELEPHONE 3318.8222 AREA CODE 318 August 11, 1981 RECEIVED AUG 11 1981 City Council City ofoIowa City Iowa City, IA 52240 Ladies and Gentlemen: Yesterday I received a copy of the proposed mobile hone zoning ordinance. I have reviewed this ordinance and request that you defer action on this matter until an opinion has been specifically presented to enable the owners effected by the ordinance to present their views. I am sure you contemplate setting a public hearing for this purpose. In general my clients object to the ordinance because: 1. It discriminates against persons residing within mobile here courts. 2. It imposes unreasonable, arbitrary and capricious rules and regula— tions upon mobile home park owners. 3. Within a very limited period of tine every mobile hoe park within Iowa City will beanie a nonconforming use. It is our contention that the ordinance as drawn is a "taking" for which compensation must be paid. It is not the intent of my clients to prevent the enactment of any mobile home ordinance but rather to have one enacted which is reasonable in scope, legally supportable, and would not result in a claim for damages. 4b this end we solicit your support. 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