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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-07 Bd Comm minutes28 October 1975 Dottie Douglas Transit AdvisoryCommittee Johnson County Rergional Planning,Cormission 22,1/2 South -Dubuque - outh=DubuqueIowa`City, Iowa City,Iowa 52240 Dear Dottie. At the regular-neeting of --7 October the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the growth of transit ridership. We are pleased to have received 4your ,comments which will =,be -used 'for subsequent. budget considerations. Thank you for expressing your concerns to the City Council. If we can be of any additional service to you please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely_ yours, - ,teal G. Berlin City Manager mt cc: City Clerk ✓ 77777= M_ of the entire community. Therefore, -the City; will use its influence to shape the development of the community so as-to make; optimum use:of all-public investment" (page 10). This general policy-has no relevance to the zoning of the subject tract but does relate to the future development of adjacent undeveloped property. The North Highway 1 corridor is not presently nor, physically capable-of being, served by public sanitary sewer facilities; existing business establishments, the Westinghouse Learning Corporation and the Highlander, have each constructed their own lagoons for the primary treatment of sewage wastes. Neither lagoon,-however,-has the capacity to treat additional sewage flows. Any future development, therefore,-must be served alternatively by septic'-tanks--subject=-to the approval of the County Board of Health or by; private.lagoons- subject -to-the approval of the State Department of.Environmental Quality until the !'east-west trunk; sewer" has been extended up the Iowa River, along -North 'Dubuque Street'to Interstate 80 and parallel to Interstate 80 to Highway 1 for service connections. It is the-City's-policy to discourage development in;areas ``where septic tanks are essential and DEQ's policy ;to-discourage the construction ofprivate lagoons. It is-equallythe City's policy to absolutely refrain from installing sanitary__ sewers at; public-expense-prematurely-of development since it is the developer's and/or the subdividers-normal obligation to install.sanitary sewers at their expense. It is of utmost importance that some means be employedto preserve the "undeveloped-land-for-agricultural-- use ndeveloped land for agriculturaluse until ready for urban type development. The appropriate application of zoning is one method. "Commercial development in the vicinity of the I-80/Highway 1-interchange will -be permitted" (page 12). The only commercial uses-existing at the time of the study were the Howard Johnson complex and the new American College Testing facilities. In 'accord with the above` specific policy, the Westinghouse Learning` Corporation and the Highlander were subsequently constructed. Though all uses were zoned a CH Highway Commercial Zone including the Westinghouse Learning` Corporation.and- the ,American College Testing;Center,-primarily because:- they didn't ecausethey-didn't "fit" in any other zone,-the staff:-is'-unable-to-find any, reference to the desirable implementation of a CH Zone for any 'and all commercial development to occur. The ex post facto' establishment of the ORP Zone was merely intended to provide a zone more applicable to office and research type facilities. "As land is developed, -transitional or:"step-down' zoning will be used when going from lowtohigh densities--'or`from 'residential to nonresidential uses. In the absence of-transitional<zoning'as a means of insulating sharp changes` in land buffer _strips of open space will.be required" (page 1-1)-._ Zoning is essentially a means of insuring that _land uses are properly, situated -in relation to one another. "Under the guise of zoning,arbitrary and unreasonable restrictions-upon the use and enjoyment of property, prohibition of use which does not-interfere-with the equally rightful use and _enjoyment by others of their property,' or deprivation of property: without due, process of law may not be made." Anderson v. Jester, 206 Iowa 452, 221'N:W.354:' That is to . say the zoning established on a particular tract of land is valid only if it does not-interfere or adversely affect adjoining property. -The zone established on the-- subject tract-and-the uses; permitted under that zcae ma:.— ccmpatfE•Ie with existing uses and anticipated future land use development -3 - "The present 'highway commercial' zoning along North Dodge Street (Highway. I) could -'lead to strip commercial development and severe traffic problems" (page 6):It can be substantiated that the subject undeveloped tract of land is similar:in character, adaptability and use to the undeveloped property to the north and across Highway 1 to, the east. "If the ordinance (zone) -constitutes piecemeal or haphazard zoning of a'`small tract of land similar in character and use to the sourrounding'property for the.benefit of the owner and not pursuant to a comprehensive' plan, for the general welfare of the community, it is arbitrary,°unreasonable and invalid. Anderson v. City of -Cedar Rapids,, supra, 168 N.W.2d at 744; et al. Is the establishment; of a CH Zone on the subject -tract illegal spot -zoning?--"Spot zoning is valid if it is germane to an object within the police power and there is a reasonable basis formakingthe distinction between the spot zoned and the surrounding property."-- Keppy-v.- Ehlers, "supra, 253 _Iowa at 1023,`115 N.W.2d`at 200; et al. `It would Sappear .,that no' evidence would lead to the conclusion that the subject tract is somehow, distinguishable from the undeveloped areas adjacent thereto. And contrariwise, if the subject property is zoned for commercial` use, to deny'' adjacent property ownersequal;rights is discriminatory since .no reasonable grounds appear to -exist :for any ; differentiation. Thus, the problem of strip=commercial development:along Highway,1 is of legitimate concern. The question is not whether the: property should be rezoned to,a commercial zone (that was resolved in court) but what,co=ercial zone that is in keeping with the Court's mandate and zoning law. In the absence of a comprehensive plan for -development along the Highway l corridor (the Court had referred to a -comprehensive plan for development of -this area; the "North ISide :Study" is not a comprehensive plan),=the staff submits that the tract must nonetheless be zoned in accord With adjacent existing and, ,probable future: land uses for - the "maintenance of property values". --It-must-be assumed that at some point along the North Highway 1 corridor there will be a`transition-fro m commercial use to residential use, save infinitival strip commercial development. That transition according to the existing,Zoning -Code-would -take place 'at the boundary of the RIA Zone east of Highway 1. Presumably, at= least ,at'this stage, if'it can be assumed that the Zoning Code is -a valid ordinance, residential development will occur withinthearea zoned RIA. The Westinghouse Learning Corporation is located in an ORP Zone which is designed for the exclusive use and quality development of international headquarters,- -large office buildings, and research activities on land provided for large, attractively landscaped sites. The low intensity and limiting restrictions established within the zone provide for'uses which are compatible with residential' use. The ORP 'Zone's application to the subject tract is paradoxical, however, because the minimum lot size requirement is seven acres. A commercial zone most similar to the ORP Zone, permitting in essence the same uses on a smaller scale with no lot size restrictions,:is the CO Commercial -Office Zone. The CO Zone, like its counterpart, provides for land and structures compatible with residential use as a logical transition. A11 other commercial zones permit uses which could be highly incompatible to _ residential use if located in such-a.-man-ner that will expose residential Alternatively, -the PCA'lanned Commercial development to its adverse in influences. the Cl Zone and many uses in the C11 Zone,'would Zone, whish permits uses a development plan by land use which establishes _ demand _this protection since the features of the development must be submitted the location and extent of and approved by the City._ In summation, commercial zones which are not arbitrarily unreasonable and the CO and PC f discriminatory, according to=the-Court's -interpretation are Zone could a suitable transition Zones. The CO - Zone would and the PC provide development.and inhibit the, further -between rcommercial and_ -.residential strip commercial development along the North Highway 1 corridor:- expansion of Based upon the foregoing analysis, STAFF it is the staff's recommendation RECOMMENDATION:--- _- the subject tract be, zoned either CO or PC. -1 TABLE -of CUNIliNT5 Page '-fart. 3. _Table of Contents - ii Preface . . . .-'. -. . _. . 1 i, General Information • 2 Definition of Terms - _ 7 - Ill. Eligibility Requirements.-- IV. Application,Processing of Verification, ' 11 Certification, Waiting, List . . .14 V. -:occupancy .Standards • • • • - -- - Famy Contribution, Housing Assistance il 15 VI. Gross Contract Rent and Fair Market . . . Payments. .18 Vll. types of 11ousing and Quality Standards. . . .21 Vill. lnspeettons -_ - --. - - '- i 9. Decent, Safe,d Sanitary. Housing is > nt, Safe and Sanitary if: -at- project „completion the dwelling units are accepted by HUD and the PHA. -In thecase of existing units this determination will be made-,by.local housing ;;inspectors. The units must meet the performance requirements and -acceptability criteria established by HUD and the 'Housing Code of the city. - 10. Disabled. Means inability to engage in any substantial .gainful activity by reason of any medically „determinable . ;physical or mental impairment. ,As defined under Section223 - of the Social Security Act (one who is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable: physical or, mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or -.which has lasted, or which can be expected to last, for -a continuous period of -not -less than 12 months) or in Section 102(5) of the Developmental,Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970. 11. Displaced. Means displaced by_governmentaL action, orhaving one's dwelling extensively damaged or.destroyed,_as a result of "a disaster, or otherwise formally recognized pursuant to federal - disasterrelief laws. 12. Elderly Family. A'singleperson who is 62 years of age or disabled or: handicapped; or.whose'heads (or their spouses),, or whose sole members, are persons described above. The term elderly family' includes -two or more elderly, disabled -or -handicapped individuals - -living together, or one or more such 'individuals-livingwith another person who is determined under regulations established by HUD to be a person essential to their care or well-being. 13. Eligible Family (Family). A family which qualifies as a Lower - Income or :Very Low Income Family. A;family='s eligibility for assistance continues until the 'amount payable by:the-family equals theGross Rent for the 'dwelling unit -it occupies. The termination of eligibility at such point shall not affect the` f.imily's other rights under its Lease nor .shall ;such termination preclude resumption of, -;payments as a result of subsequent changes in income or rents or other relevant circumstances during the;term of the`Contract. The term Family includes_an elderly „handicapped,; disabled, displaced person and -the remaining member of'a tenant family. It also includes two or more -persons living together who are at 'least sixty=two years of age, are disabled, or.are handicapped, . `or -one or more such individuals living with another person who is essential to such individual's -care -or well-being. 14. Exceptional Medical or Other Expenses. Medical expenses and/or unusual expenses,=which.exceed 25 per cent of the Annual Income. 15. Fair Market Rent. The rent including utilities, range, refrigerator, all maintenance, management and other services which HUD determines would be required to be paid to obtain privately' owned rental units. These -will be established -- lly as circumstance warrant. by HUD and adjusted annua 16. .Gross Famil Contribution. The portion of. the Gross Rent payable bythe family. : Includes family payment to owner : plus the appropriate allowance for any utilities paid `.directly by the family.) - 3 PART VIII INSPECTIONS MS 1210 125" W,B - - Christ, Modal 6 Wheelbase 10 _ Body Sig.—ft .. . —cu ..... .380 Loadspace— - --.(standard -kith body only) 132" 144`: 156" 168` 168" -- -. ... LL—Loadspace Length 120" 132` - - 701/ cw—Cab to Whealbo 581/" 33 t/." 21y• 331/• 451/.^ 57y^.. 35r/.`. Q/•`; 2851/2 WR—Whealbo+ to Rear • • • 1 211A- 227-, s, 239%- 261 y�' 2731/,- -- - OL—Overall Length .....-- •• •• -- 2131/.^ 2251/." _ OM—Overall Height C• Rear. Empty -- FH—Floor Height R Rear. 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Spread reinforced concrete footings, cast -in-place reinforced concrete foundation walls. Structural frame reinforced concrete with two-way flat slabs forfloors'and • roof. -. Exterior walls brick veneer over light gage steel stud framing with fiberboard sheathing,, fiberglass blanket insulation and fire rated gypsum wallboard interior surfacing. Entrances aluminum with tempered glazing. Exterior windowopenings glazed with pre -formed rigid neoprene gaskets and -1 " insulating glass with.clear glass on merchandizing levels, and bronze tinted glass on office levels. Utility doors and frames hollow metal. Interior partitions metal studs with fire rated gypsum wallboard and thin veneer plaster. Suspended acoustical the ceilings. C ) Slate tile concourse and elevator, lobbies. Sheetvinylfloor in public rest rooms. - Floor covering as furnished by tenant in leased space. Interior wall surfaces painted, some areas with vinyl wall covering. Two hydraulic elevators serving all floors and basement. Duplex selective collective automatic operation. - Forced -air system for heating, _ventilating and air conditioning with gas= fired boiler and electrically driven refrigeration: Building electric service 277/480 volts with pad -mounted oil -filled transformers provided by Utility Company. Lighting fluorescent with accent incandescent areas. , WW: kao 9/19/75 ms -G- anning. $;_Zoning, Commissionl -tober 9, 197S- -P.m— =_L N.