The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2008-05-13 Public hearing~.~.~ 1 ~~~ 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 13th day of May, 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: 1. An ordinance changing the zoning from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone for 11.7 acres of property located on Ruppert Road west of Old Highway 218. 2. An ordinance changing the zoning from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone for 8.95 acres of property located ~__ on Ruppert Road west of Old Highway 218. 3. An ordinance vacating an alley located south of 829 Kirkwood Avenue. 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: REZ08-00004 Ruppert Road Date: April 17, 2008 Aviation Commerce Park North Lots 8-17 and Outlots B & C GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 Contact Persons: Robert Miklo 410 E. Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 356-5240 Property Owner: City of Iowa City Requested Action: Rezoning from CC-2 to CI-1 Rezoning from CC-2 to P-1 Purpose: To allow Intensive Commercial use and to rezone undevelopable City-owned property to a public zone. Location: Ruppert Road area, south of Highway 1, north of the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Property Size: Approximately 11.7 acres (CI-1) Approximately 8.95 acres (P-1) 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: Commercial; CC-2 and CI-1 Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as appropriate for either general or intensive commercial. File date: March 31, 2008 45-day limitation period: May 15, 2008 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Aviation Commerce Park North was subdivided in 2000 and was zoned P/CI-1, Public/Intensive Commercial, at that time. 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 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. The rezoning was approved, but 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 North 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. The rezoning in 2005 resulted in the entire development being zoned CC-2, including outlots B and C. The zoning for these outlots has not changed since that time. Currently, an application is being considered by the City Council requesting that lots 2, 3, and 4 and outlots 2A, 3A, and 4A be rezoned from CC-2 to CI-1. If approved, nearly all property surrounding lots 8 through 17 will be zoned CI-1 or P-1. ANALYSIS: Land Use and Zoning Lots 8 through 17 are 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. 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. These businesses include uses characterized by outdoor storage and display of merchandise, or sales and repair of large equipment. Outlots B and C are currently zoned CC-2 and are owned by the City. These outlots are undevelopable due to their very narrow width. Also, outlot C's primary use as a drainage ditch makes it undevelopable. Since these undevelopable outlots are publicly owned, a P-1 zone is appropriate. S:\PCD\Staff Reports\REZ08-00004 Ruppert Rd\REZ08-00004 Ruppert Rd.doc 3 Compatibility with Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood After amendments were made to the comprehensive plan in 2005 and 2007, the most recent version states that either Community Commercial, CC-2, or Intensive Commercial, CI-1, would be appropriate. No amendment to the comprehensive plan would be necessary to rezone lots 8 through 17 from CC-2 to CI-1. The uses surrounding this property are all commercial in nature. Existing development to the north is zoned CI-1. Undeveloped land to the east is also zoned CI-1. To the south, land will be zoned CI-1 if a pending application is approved by City Council. Land to the west is zoned CC-2; however, this land feels separated from lots 8 through 17 due to the layout of streets and buildings in the area. Therefore the proposed CI-1 zoning is compatible with the surrounding properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends item REZ08-00004, a request for a rezoning from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone (approximately 11.7 acres) and Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone (approximately 8.95 acres) for property located on Ruppert Road west of Old Highway 218, be approved. ATTACHMENTS: Location map Approved by: i~/~~~~ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development S:\PCD\Staff Reports\REZ08-00004 Ruppert Rd\REZOB-00004 Ruppert Rd.doc ~ U f, ~x: 4 , ~ ~ ~(~ ~ ~r~,,r O ~ Q ~ l __ , Q r a 2~~~~ _ ~ _ ~ ° %' O 3 N ~~~ .. ~ o - ~ ,,. _ _. ,~. U ~ (~ ~_ I .._ ., m ~ ._-- 1 `.~ ... 3AIa0 301Sa3~IN FILf105 MHOIH 030 ~' ~~`~~•.~, .... ~. i b " -' ~ .r-- ~ - ~ N t ,~, ~' j l _ __ ~ U r ) ~ l_..,....._.... w _ 1: ._ ..~.. ... - :- . _. ~ . _ . _ ... _. ,, _ . . ~, -~ ... _. _ :, ... 0 ~ ~~ e _.. ~ _ -__ - ~~ ~~ I ._..._ ~\ ~ ~~ _.._-._.._-~~ ~--_ Q o ___ ~ o~ .. =- _ ._. ~\ 1 _ ....... ~ ~ ! ~ i __ ;. . 3nv a333W1 ....._.._......... _... .. , _,_ ----- ~ 1. n ~~, ~ c ~ . ,. ~ O _.._~- ~ ~ ~ .` ,t o ~, _ U _----_______.._ __. ~ ... ~~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ m ` _ . ~ ~`~, o ..c V ~ `' ~ _.__ T- ....__.. .. ~. _.....__.... _1 ~ r 1 ''.....1 ., ~ ~' _._._...__........ j . _ Baia _ / Q/~ l )116VH 1 ~_ ~ ~ / / / 1.L. ~SrTd'NY~ O ~~ _ j" ~ ~ CV ~` V / !~~ ~' J ~ N `~ •. %'` / Z .. .~ ; ~ ~ CV -_ m ___- ~.} a0 NO1N38 ~-- ~ '~ V .._____ /1r ~ H ~. ti {i 5 ~ ~ . \ ~"~ •. OC ~ ~, a ~ V i ; ,, ___ O ,,, ~.., a a NHVO ~ I ... ~ \ W _.... \ ~ I Fri /,....~ •r (/~ ~~ I ~~ i . ~~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER 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 East Side Recycling Center Project in said City at 7:00 p.m. on the 13~h day of May, 2008, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall 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 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 bylaw. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK W:\wpdata\PW ENG\nph-EastSideRecyling-4-08. DOC PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City Council will hold a public hearing on Iowa City's FY09 Annual Action Plan on May 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., City Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA. The Action Plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The City of Iowa City has available a draft FY09 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. Approval of the Action Plan will also be considered by the City Council on May 13, 2008. The Annual Action Plan describes the federally funded activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients during the 2009 fiscal year (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009). Copies of the draft FY09 Annual Action Plan are available to the public at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street, the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 E. Washington Street, and at www.icgov.org/actionplan. A thirty (30) day public comment period began on April 11, 2008. Additional information is available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 or by calling 356-5230. If you are in need of special accommodations for a disability or language translation, please contact Steve Long, Community Development Division, at 356-5250 or 356-5493 TDD at least three business days in advance of the meeting date. Exhibit A Projects for FY09 CDBG and HOME Funding HCDC (3/27/08) Recommendation Council Approved Request or Council Earmark* (5113/08) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Fund* HOUSING PROJECTS Chauncey Swan LP -Rental Housing Dolphin International LLC -Homeowners ip HACAP -Transitional Housing ICHA -Homeownership ICHA-TBRA Isis Investments LLC -Rental Southgate Development -Homeownership The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Pre-Dev. Loan The Housing Fellowship -Rental Housing City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation* $82, 890 Subtotal $82,890 $18,000 $425,000 $325,000 $330, 000 $220,800 $235,000 $200,000 $50,000 $15,000 $499,750 $61,373 $152,201 $213,574 PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation DVIP -Facility Rehabilitation IC Free Medical Clinic -Building Acquisition MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation NCJC -Facility Rehabilitation Twain Elementary -Playground Equip. PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Operations Compeer -Operations Extend the Dream Foundation -Operations Free Medical Clinic -Operations Local Foods Connection -Operations MECCA -Operations Shelter House -Operations (STAR pro an Aid to Agencies* ADMINISTRATION AND PLAN ING HOME Program Administration CDBG Program Administration and Planning SOURCES OF FUNDS FY09 CDBG Entitleme FY09 Anticipated CD Program Income Prior Year Unexpend d CDBG Funds FY09 HOME Entitlbment FY09Anticipated•HOME Program Income Subtotal ~5, 851 $13,979 $300,000 $48,523 $54,200 $60,000 82,553 $2, 00 $3,0 0 $1,50 $10,00 $8,000 $5,600 $7,500 6105,000 6143,100 $3, 000 $10, 000 $90, 772 $11,400 $14,600 $40, 000 169, 772 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 $2,000 $105,000 $61,373 $152,20' Subtotal $213.57 TOTAL TOTAL CDBG TOTAL HOME FY09TOTAL $115,000 $3,470,667 $',539,736 $6 1,005 $11 ,000 $65, 00 $82,890 $82,890 $18,000 $68,000 $80,000 $107, 0 $6 00 4,000 $80,000 $28,000 $13,000 $180,000 $713,731 $1,539,736 $826, 05 $613,7 1 $100,0