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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 14th day of April, 2008, in Emma
J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the
next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
An ordinance changing the zoning from
Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) for 17.97
acres of property located south of Ruppert
Road.
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above-mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern
Item: REZ08-00002 Ruppert Road Date: March 20, 2008
Aviation Park lots 2, 3, and 4
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: ITC Midwest LLC
10885 Textile Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
Contact Persons: Randy Miller / Peggy Slaughter
327 2"d St., Ste. 201
Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: (319) 887-6510
Property Owner: City of Iowa City
Requested Action: Rezoning from CC-2 to CI-1
Purpose: To allow Intensive Commercial use.
Location: Ruppert Road area, south of Highway 1,
north of the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Property Size: Approximately 17.97 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Undeveloped; CC-2
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Commercial; CC-2 and CI-1
South: Public Airport; P
East: Commercial; CI-1 and P
West: Undeveloped; CC-2
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this
property as appropriate for either general or
intensive commercial.
File date: February 29, 2008
45-day limitation period: April 14, 2008
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Aviation Commerce Park was subdivided in 2000. At that time, the area was zoned P/CI-1,
Public/Intensive Commercial. The property was zoned Intensive Commercial because it was
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thought that the area would attract airport-related service and storage businesses due to its
proximity to the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
In 2005, Wal-Mart had an interest in purchasing a large tract of land within Aviation Commerce
Park. At that time, the entire subdivision was rezoned to CC-2, Community Commercial, to allow
Wal-Mart to proceed with its plans. To do this, the Comprehensive Plan was amended to change
the designation on the land use map in the South Central District Plan from Intensive Commercial
to Community Commercial. Also, the text of the plan was changed to refer to the more general
term "commercial" rather than the more specific Intensive Commercial or Community Commercial.
Although the rezoning was approved, the sale of land to Wal-Mart did not take place.
In 2007, approximately 12 acres of land in the eastern part of Aviation Commerce Park was
rezoned from CC-2 to CI-1. The application for this rezoning resulted from offers made for the
purchase of land for uses that would require a CI-1 zone. This rezoning was approved and
resulted in lots 1, 5, 6, and 7 being. rezoned back to CI-1. At the time of the rezoning, an
additional amendment was made to the South Central District Plan. The language of this
amendment said that retail uses could be possible in Aviation Commerce Park North, but would
only be appropriate if visibility and access to the site were improved. Without such improvements,
the amendment says that commercial uses not requiring high visibility would be appropriate.
Currently, the applicant has made an offer to purchase lots 2, 3, and 4 and outlots 2A, 3A, and
4A, totaling more than half the remaining property for sale in the park. The offer is contingent on
the land being rezoned from CC-2 to CI-1 as the intended use would require CI-1 zoning.
The applicant has indicated an intention to use the "Good Neighbor Policy."
ANALYSIS:
Land Use and Zoning
This property is currently zoned CC-2, Community Commercial. This zone is primarily intended
for retail goods and service operations that require high visibility. As the Aviation Commerce Park
North is currently designed, visibility is lower than what would be desirable for most businesses
that would be appropriate for a CC-2 zone. A major destination-oriented retail business would be
able to pull in traffic without high visibility; however, there is no such interest being shown in using
this property for such a purpose. It is unlikely that smaller retail businesses would find this
location desirable.
The CI-1, Intensive Commercial, zone allows for businesses that do not rely on high visibility to be
successful. These businesses include uses characterized by outdoor storage and display of
merchandise, or sales and repair of large equipment.
Comprehensive Plan and Compatibility with Neighborhood
The South Central District Plan originally showed this property as being appropriate for Intensive
Commercial development when it was adopted in 2000. As previously noted, amendments were
made to the plan in 2005 by way of language allowing for general commercial development as
well as changing the land use map to show Community Commercial development as appropriate
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for this property. However, in 2007, the plan language and land use map were again updated to
show that either Community Commercial or Intensive Commercial uses could be appropriate.
Due to the 2007 plan amendments that allow for either Community Commercial or Intensive
Commercial use on this property, no further amendment would be necessary should this property
be rezoned from CC-2 to CI-1.
The uses surrounding this property are all commercial in nature. Part of Aviation Commerce Park
North was rezoned from CC-2 to CI-1 in 2007. To the north, lots 8-17 are zoned CC-2. These
lots are owned by the City and remain undeveloped. Further north, existing developed land is
zoned CI-1. It appears that a CI-1 zone for this property would be compatible.
Given the character of the area and the intended use by the applicant, if this rezoning from CC-2
to CI-1 were to be approved, staff would recommend rezoning the remainder of the lots in Aviation
Commerce Park North to CI-1. This would further enhance compatibility of uses within the area.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Portions of this property lie within a floodplain and include hydric soils. This condition must be
addressed with any site plans for development of the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends item REZ08-00002, a request for a rezoning of approximately 17.97 acres of
land located on Ruppert Road west of Riverside Drive from CC-2, Community Commercial to CI-
1, Intensive Commercial, be approved.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map
Approved by: k'~ ~
Robert iklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and Community Development
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North Aviation Commerce Park Rezoning
Marian Karr
From: Ross Wilburn
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:18 AM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW: North Aviation Commerce Park Rezoning
From: mhoneck@mchsi.com [mailto:mhoneck@mchsi.com]
Sent: Mon 4/7/2008 9:31 AM
To: Ross Wilburn
Subject: North Aviation Commerce Park Rezoning
Please do NOT support the rezoning of the North Aviation Commerce Park to
heavy industrial. This action will kill any chance for aviation linked
commerce in this area. This is an ideal area for through the fence aviationn
ventures like Amelia Field being planned by Al Wells. This is the type of
classy aviation linked endeavor that is vital to the support of the airport.
A telephone pole farm can be located anywhere in Johnson county and does not
need to take up prime land for ventures that can NOT be located elsewhere.
Do not let the city get so anxious about fmally selling this land that they
make poor decisions that will affect the airport and surrounding businesses
forever.
Mary Honeck
203 Friendship St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 337-3504
Page 1 of 1
4/10/2008
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE
2008 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR
WATER MAIN PROJECT IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the construction of the
2008 Pavement Replacement for Water Main
Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th day of
April, 2008, said meeting to be held in the Emma
J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 E. Washington
Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled,
at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter
as posted by the City Clerk.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost are now on file in the office of the
City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and
may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said
meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning
said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of
making said improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by
law.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City, Iowa will conduct a public hearing on the City's FY09 Iowa DOT
Consolidated Transit Funding grant application. The application will be for approximately $363,315 (3.648661 %) in Iowa
DOT State Transit Assistance formula funds to be used for operating and/or purchasing capital items for Iowa City
Transit during FY09. Said application will also include a listing of projects to be applied for in FY09 from the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307, Section 5309, Section 5310, Section 5316, and/or Section 5317 programs.
The FTA Section 5307 program provides formula federal funds to be used for the operating and capital needs of Iowa
City Transit. Section 5309 is a discretionary capital funding program. The Section 5310 program provides federal funds
to be used for programs assisting persons with disabilities. Section 5316 funds are to assist programs oriented to the
transportation needs of low income and/or persons with disabilities related to employment. Section 5317 funds are for
programs that go beyond minimums established by ADA. Section 5307, Section 5309, Section 5310, Section 5316
and/or Section 5317 projects to be applied for in FY09 include (total cost and federal amount):
Total: FTA:
$920,076
1. Operating assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (estimated)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..............
2. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
......................................... .
Contracted services for persons with special needs (5310)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
$870,290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$84,358
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..............
3.
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................................................
Operating funds for Chatham Oaks express fixed route (New Freedom)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
$140,360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$140,360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
Extend existing fixed routes to include the Peninsula Development and
North Dodge service to Northgate (JARC) $119,166 $59,583
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .
Develop subsidized cab ride program (JARC)
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$50,000
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$25,000
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6. ......
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
Purchase 9 40' heavy-duty buses/cameras
[631/632/639/640/641/642/643/654/655]
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. $3,186,000
............................................................................ $2,644,380
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7. ...
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Transit associated capital maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
$213,229
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$170,583
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase 3 heavy-duty 40' buses for fleet expansion/cameras
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $1,062,000
............................................................................ $881,460
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9. .....................................................................................................................
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Purchase replacement radio system for buses including base station and
related equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 112,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .
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10. ITS system development
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
$375,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$300,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Purchase replacement light-duty bus [662]/diesel
$75,000
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$62,250
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Total Capital Funds: $6,191,879
FTA Capital Funds: $4,460,391
FTA Operating Funds: $ 920,076
Additional projects may be added before the public hearing is held.
The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 14, 2008, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall,
410 - E. Washington Street, Iowa City.
A preliminary application will be on file April 1, 2008, at the JCCOG Transportation Planning Division Office, Iowa
City City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, and may be inspected by interested persons. Any questions or
comments regarding the application, the projects, or the public hearing, should be directed to Brad Neumann, JCCOG
Assistant Transportation Planner (319-356-5235) ore-mail brad-neumann@iowacity.org
The projects are in conformance with the JCCOG Long Range Transportation Plan for the Iowa City Urbanized
Area.
Any interested persons may appear at the public hearing for the purpose of making objections or comments. Written
comments will be accepted by JCCOG at the above address through the date and time of the hearing specified above.
This notice is given by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
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Date: March 26, 2008 r
To: Iowa City City Cou 'I
From: Brad Neuman CCOG
Re: Iowa City Transit -Capital Projects Programmed for FY2009
JCCO~
memo
The following projects have been programmed by Iowa City Transit for Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) Section 5307, 5309, 5310, 5316 and/or 5317 funds in FY2009. The projects will be included in
the FY2009 Iowa DOT Consolidated Transit Funding Application that JCCOG is completing and in the
FY2009-2012 JCCOG Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
FY2009 Federal Transit Administration -Program of Projects
1. Operating assistance
2. Contracted services for persons with special needs (5310)
3. Operating funds for Chatham Oaks express fixed route (New Freedom)
4. Extend existing fixed routes to include the Peninsula Development and
North Dodge service to Northgate, and reduce headway on Broadway
Route (]ARC)
5. Develop subsidized cab ride program (]ARC)
6. Purchase 9 40' heavy-duty buses/cameras
[631 /632/639/640/641 /642/643/654/655]
7. Transit associated capital maintenance
8. Purchase 3 heavy-duty 40' buses for fleet expansion/cameras
9. Purchase replacement radio system for buses including base station and
related equipment
10. ITS system development
11. Purchase replacement light-duty bus [662]/diesel
Total: FTA:
$920,076
(estimated)
$870,290 $84,358
_._..__ _
$140,360 $140,360
$119,166
_ . _. $59,583
$50,000 $25,000
$3,186,000 $2,644,380
$213,229 $170,583
$1,062,000 $881,460
$140,000 $ 112,000
$375,000 $300,000
$75,000 $62,250
Total Capital Funds:
FTA Capital Funds:
FTA Operating Funds
$6,191,879
$4,460,391
$ 920,076
NOTE: Inclusion of projects in this application and the FY2009-2012 Transportation Improvement
Program does not guarantee funding in FY2009. Iowa DOT submits an annual statewide application for
capital funds with the Federal Transit Administration and actual availability of funding will not be known
until fall 2008.
Give me a call at 356.5235 or a-mail brad-neumann@iowa-city.org if you should have any questions
about this information.
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