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MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBER ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Joe Connell
Ben Donat
William Gauger
Omer Letts
The Board met to givelead wiping tests to Edward Jones for
a Master Plumbers' license. Mr. .;ones passed the test.
Respectfully submitted$
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Ralph J. Tay or
Plumbing Inspector
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MEMBERS PRESENTS Joan Buxton
June Davis
Sarah Fox
Virginia Hebert
James Lindberg
Orrin Marx
James Roegiers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robin Powell
James Sangster
STAFF PRESENT: H. Eugene Chubb
Robert Lee
RECOMMENDATIONS TO .THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the Commissioft notes=that there is no
provision for bikeways.in the proposed C.I.P.
The Commission in its motion of April 24, 1974,
recommended that bikeways be placed under Public
Works in the C._I.P., but in making that recom-
mendation to'the'City Council, the Park and
Recreation Commission in noway discounted the
importance of bikeways'. It rahter felt that a
more effective implementation of bicycle needs
for ,the City would be accomplished by considering
them in the City!s;total transportation needs.
2. That Staff be directed:to;proceed at once with
the acquisition of an East Side Neighborhood
Park.
3. That $500 be budgeted for a Pilot Program for
the handicapped individuals for the period from
January to July of 1975.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
The Park and Recreation Commissionmet in Regular
Session.on May 8, 19.74 at 7:30 p`.m..in the Davis
Building Conference Room. Chairperson Fox presiding.
The minutes of the Special Meeting,; April 24, 1974
were approved as written.
The Park and Recreation Commission heard the request
of ten (10) participants of the.Recreation Center's
Ladies Volleyball Players for the inclusion of morning
volleyball in the 197.4-1975'budget. A paper was pre-
sented to the Commission with 'four points for consid-
eration.
1. a nine.month program - concurrent with the
school year.
2. the same format of twice wee%ly for one -and
one half hours.
3._ the 9:30-11:00 a.m. time slot be continued.
4. babysitting service be continued.
Following discussion, a subcommittee of June Davis,
Jim Roegiers`and Sarah Fox was established to famil-
iarize`themselves with the programs and possibly de-
velop a rating priority recommendation criteria.
Chairperson Fox reported on the Council Meeting of
May 1,,-1974-.
- a meeting was discussed to be. held May 13, 1974,
for anyone from the public to suggest ideas for
what might be'included in the C.I.P. budget.
- The park:: and Recreation C.I.P. was accepted
as'wri-ten.
Bikeways were taken 'totally -from the C.I.P.
budget listing`.°
* It was moved by Davis and seconded by Lindberg that the
Park and _Recreation.-Commission"notes that there is no
provision for bikeways in the proposed C.Z.P.. The
Commission in its motion of April 24, 1974, recommended
that bikeways be placed under,Public Works in the C.I.P.,
but in: making hat.recommendation to the City Council,
the Park and Recreation Commission in no way discounted
the importance 'of bikeways. It rather felt that a more
effective implementation;of-bicycle needs for the City
would be accomplished by- considering them in the City's
total transportation''needs. Unanimous.
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SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
The Park and Recreation Commissionmet in Regular
Session.on May 8, 19.74 at 7:30 p`.m..in the Davis
Building Conference Room. Chairperson Fox presiding.
The minutes of the Special Meeting,; April 24, 1974
were approved as written.
The Park and Recreation Commission heard the request
of ten (10) participants of the.Recreation Center's
Ladies Volleyball Players for the inclusion of morning
volleyball in the 197.4-1975'budget. A paper was pre-
sented to the Commission with 'four points for consid-
eration.
1. a nine.month program - concurrent with the
school year.
2. the same format of twice wee%ly for one -and
one half hours.
3._ the 9:30-11:00 a.m. time slot be continued.
4. babysitting service be continued.
Following discussion, a subcommittee of June Davis,
Jim Roegiers`and Sarah Fox was established to famil-
iarize`themselves with the programs and possibly de-
velop a rating priority recommendation criteria.
Chairperson Fox reported on the Council Meeting of
May 1,,-1974-.
- a meeting was discussed to be. held May 13, 1974,
for anyone from the public to suggest ideas for
what might be'included in the C.I.P. budget.
- The park:: and Recreation C.I.P. was accepted
as'wri-ten.
Bikeways were taken 'totally -from the C.I.P.
budget listing`.°
* It was moved by Davis and seconded by Lindberg that the
Park and _Recreation.-Commission"notes that there is no
provision for bikeways in the proposed C.Z.P.. The
Commission in its motion of April 24, 1974, recommended
that bikeways be placed under,Public Works in the C.I.P.,
but in: making hat.recommendation to the City Council,
the Park and Recreation Commission in no way discounted
the importance 'of bikeways. It rather felt that a more
effective implementation;of-bicycle needs for the City
would be accomplished by- considering them in the City's
total transportation''needs. Unanimous.
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Park and.Recreation Commission
May 8, 1974
* It was moved.by Lindberg, ,and seconded_by Buxton, that
after reviewing_.the East Side Area Park Study and in
line with our recently submitted C.I.P. budget, the
Park and-Recreation Commissionrecommends to the City
Council that`'Staff be-:directed to proceed ait once with
the acquisition of an East Side Neighborhood Park.
Unanimous.
Jim Roegiers reported on the Johnson County Open Space
Committee-Meetings:
- A new boat ramp facility has _been proposed at
Lake McBride,North`Arm section. The proposal
has been sent to tho.Open Space Committee for
review.
- A meeting was held at Kent Park and a presen-
tation was given by _the.'Johnson County Conser-
vation Board.as to what th.®ir plans are and how
they are progressing' on the-ten year plan. A
project:is to be submitted to the State in July
for a 100 unit camp site.
Mr. Chubb and Bob Leeof the Parks'.and Re%rection De-
partment reported that meetingscontinue on swim instruc-
tion for;handicapped-:.individuals. Because of fee struc-
ture and timing', Systems Unlimitied declined the plan but
younsters from Pine; school 'Will be in the Center Program.
* It was moved.by Hebert and seconded by Davis that the
Parks and Recreation'Commission recommends to the City
Council that $500 be.,budgeted for a Pilot Program for
the handicapped` individual`` for the period from January
to July of; 1975. Unanimous.
Mr. Chubb reported on 1974 Neighborhood C.I.P. Projects:
- Oak Grove Park Meeting was :held with residents
of that ,area. `:
- OSHA code problems in remodeling the City Park
pool were discussed.
- City Park Road Project.interview within 10 days.
- Tennis court bids open May 16, 1974.
Davis moved and Hebert seconded that the meeting be
adjourned..' 10_:55 p m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Regional Planning Commission'
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 17, 1974 7:30 p:m:
First Christian Church
217 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City
Presiding J. Patrick White, Chairperson
Members Present: Allan Vl:6 4-Donald Madsen, Linda Dole, Ray Wells, Carol deProsse
Isabel
y Turner.,
Michael Kattchee,_Robert.Bellamy, Glenn Shoemaker, John Hester,
Isabel.�rner '
,.Orval Yoder; Richard Bartel, Patricia Meade, Paul Huston, Richard Gibson,
Jerry Zaiser, Jerry Cisar
Members Present: C: L Brandt;' Edgar',Czarnecki; Lorada Cilek, Carl Goetz Fa'
a ie. Spec t, Larry Wieland, John ReIyhons - Faith inowiEr,
Others Present: Floyd Gardner, Mayor of Swisher; Representatives of the LakeMacbri�le
sociation;_ ess
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. White noted the misspelling of a-.
name of a Doctor from the University. A5-. Wells
moved the approval of the minutes oflMarch 20, 1974 as submitted and corrected;
Mr. Zaiser seconded the motion; the motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. White reported the receipt of a letter from Governor Ray inviting friends of senior
Iowans to the annual Governor s Conference on May 15, 1974 at the Hotel i:t. Des -Moines.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. White reported a checking account balance of $7,429.90; a savings account balance
of $392558.09; and interest of$479.20 accrued in'the first quarter.
AN1Etv»T TO THE ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT AND,BY-LAWS
Mr- White stated that the proposed amendments to the By-Laws were introduced at last
month's meeting, He; noted that the 6 amendment would provide for one voting alternate
representative to the'Regional'Planning Commission from each governmental unit and
agency, and that the alternateappointed by the governmental unit
eer shall he an elected
official. Mr. Shomakmoved to adopt the :amendment.to the By-laws as submitted;
Mi. Hester seconded the motion.:' Since'an amendment to the
thirds of the voting members must vote, a roll-call vote wasytaken,rehq�ui lehite hacalled
the roll,`and'ye;.the vote was: 19 members a0 nays; 8i.absent. The amendment to the
® By-laws passed.
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CONY�lITTEE ° REPORTS
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
A-95 Review of Proposed First Phase Development Plan
for Lake Macbride State Park:
Mr. Hokanson reported that the Parks. -Recreation and Open Space Co.mnittee had reviewed
the application for this'development',progiam for Lake Dacbride State Park. He stated
that the total amount of the 'grant is $216,000, half federal and half state funds.
Mr. Hokanson noted that the `Committee had_two major concerns concerning the development:
1) the impact on the road system; aiid 2) the need, for a long-range master Plan for the
development of the park. Mr. Hokanson;reported that the Conservation Commission is
checking into the possibilityof acquiring minor private land adjoining the roads in
question -since such properties now cause local (county) maintenance of these roads.
The Cormnission discussed the.possibility of increased traffic to the development area
at some length. Mr. Cisar pointed out that with -the completion of a portion of I-380,
interchanges near Shueyville:would pull in more traffic headed for the t•acbride area
and the roads in that area could not handle the increased volume. Mr. Bartel also
pointed out`that the Board of Supervisors in Johnson County can not handle the financial
burden of the road upkeep'in the Macbride area. :Mr. Gibson pointed out that this is
a great recreational area and should -be supported.
Dr. Huston moved that the Commission find the proposed project consistent with good
regional recreational -planning, and to also recommend that no further development
projects for the state park be planned or -.initiated until: 1) a long-range muter
plan for the park is prepared and available for consideration, and 2) agreement is
reached concerning the governmental responsibilities for transportation plamiing of
access roads leading to the statepark. Mr. Cisar seconded the motion. Dir. Zaiser
noted that the reason the. PRO Committee did not -recommend this particular motion has
that they did not want to. clutter the A-95;'recommendation but to forward this as a
suggestion separate from'`the A-95 review. .Mr. White ''stated that since the t.unc
schedule for this particular proposal 'is 90-120'days, it could be sent back to the
Committee if necessary'or call for a conference prior to the May Commission meeting.
The question was called .on the motion; the motion was defeated: 8 ayes, 10 neys.
Mr. Gibson moved that the -pro posall.be'.found not inconsistent with good regional
recreational planning and that, apart from'A-95 review, a letter be transmitted to
the Iowa Conservation Commission :asking that full attention be devoted to the trans-
portation issues related to -Lake Macbride State`: Park and also asking that no further
development projects forthe park be planned or; initiated until a long-range master
plan concerning transportation and maintenance for the park is. prepared. Mr. Shoeim;iker
seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Small Towns Committee
Mr. Hester reported that the Committee has been very active and has generated interest
to those small towns. who are.not'currently members of the Coimnission. lie also stated
that in the future, the small towns will require more staff time th:ui in the h:'st.
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Ms. Turner reported that the majority of the meeting was spent dealing with priorities
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EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT
East Central Iowa Association-
of Regional Planning Commissions
Mr. White reported that,the ECIARPC.has amended the by-laws in regard to membership
of all, units of local. government as,,,required by, OPP-HUD. He stated that Jones County
has signed -a. Resolution'of-Participation and Iowa`County is seriously considering
joining the Association. �41r. White noted that'Cedar County, geographically in Area X,
is in the process'of negotiating with OPP"to join another State Area. Mr. White
reported that the Director for the Association will be hired within the next month
and the "office.for the staff will be, located in Iowa City.
S.E.A.T.S: Program
Mr. White reported that the ExecutiveBoardhas asked the Director to prepare a report
on the evaluation process to;be used for the S.E.A.T.S.programtie stated that staff
time has been assigned to`monitor'the meetings.
Legislation
Mr. White reported that the Board discussed land use legislation on a state level,
and opposed the minimum wage coverage for public safety employees on a federal level.
Correspondence
Mr. White reported the receipt of a letter of intent from the Mideast Mental Health
Center for construction'_ of a new facility -,;He stated that the letter was referred
to the Land Use Committee:
Transit Advisory Committee
Irdr. White reported., the receipt of letters from the City of Iowa City and the City
of Coralville appointing,Ray Wells -and Robert Bellamy respectively to the Transit
Advisory Committee. Mr. -White noted that this Is. not a permanent concnittee in that
it can be expanded after the five-year "transit development program is con})leted for
U6irA, as per their requirements.
Mr. Hilgenberg reported, along•this same line, that ,the 1995 projections from the
Highway Commission have been completed., Mr. Hokanson added that with the receipt of
the projections, it Will be- `approximately 'a:six-month process before a final plan is
completed.
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Acticn Grant
Mr. White reported the sIubmission of the ACTION Grant, which involves volinateers for
local governmentalagencies.
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Cost of Living Increase wt
Mr. ti�liite'reported v.
that the Executive Board recommends to the Commission' that a 5 ;.pay
increase be'granted to the over._staff of -the Comissi
aiI1on retroactive to January 1,
1974. Mr. Zaiser moved the approval of:the pay increase at the rate of St, retroactive
to January 1, 1974 Nis.deProsse seconded the motion; the motion carried.
A-95 Review for the East Central Iowa Area
Crime Commission 1974 Criminal Justice Plan
Mr. White reported that the Board received. the proposed A-95 review for the East Central
Iowa Area Crime Commission 1974 Criminal. Justice Plan. Mr. Kellogg, Director of ECIACC,
stated that the plan has already been submitted to the Iowa Crime Cotmission and the
the A-95 review is a formality. He stated that the Johnson County portion is inclined
in the plan as adopted and amended'by the Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Kattciiee
stated that it would be a waste of` 'time at., this. point to refer it to the conmitttr, and
that the Commission should not run.the risk of jeopardizing existing projects.
Therefore, W. Kattchee moved that,the East Central Iol-ra Area Crime Commission 1974
Criminal Justice Plan be found to be consistent with.good regional plannuig; Mr. Zaiser
seconded the motion; the motion carried with three votes against the motion. W. White
reminded the Commission of the required memorandum of understanding betueen the appli-
cant and an areawide comprehensive planning organization.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR
W. Hilgenberg reported that the Parks, Recreation and open Space Cormittee has been
very active and will start; on thedesign-for next year's plan. Solid waste bt=gc_—_ent
is under discussion jointly with the Solid Waste Connittee and the Corrnission on
Environmental Quality. A,reportfrom the Human. Needs area will be ctibmitted to the
Commission at the next regular meeting.'
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Ms. deProsse moved that -the bills for April be approved as recormnended by the 1_-cccutive
Board; Mr. Yoder seconded the motion; the motion carried.
May 12 1974
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CIVIC CENTER ENGINEERING .-0 ONFERENCE, ROOM
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Bleckwenn
--'Elliott Full
David Hartwig
IMEMBERS ABSENT:. Jack'- Parkin s
Claude Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT:L� E.,K' Jones, Jr.
'IS TAEEN:
STROURY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMIAL ACTION
Chairman Hart -wig called, the meeting to order at 7:30 P -M
Jones read., the;minute s.1b.f the March meeting. Full moved,
Bleckwenn-seconaed the,',,mot ion ;.that `the minutes be Rpproved
,-,s read. M16tio'n carried.
Jones presented. the bills for the monthiof April.
moved, Full seconded the -motion ,that the bills be pa -'_0 a:.
presenuede Motion carried.
The meeting wa s,.. adjourned', at 8:00 �P.14.
The next mew t in g Vjill be may 16'.7 1974t at the Civic Con'-er
at 7:30 P -M -
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Council
referral: 4/16/74.
A. Call to Order by Chairman
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
1. Meeting of. April 25, 1974.
D. Zoning Items:
1. Z-7401. Request for rezoning a tract of land, R1A to
CH, filed by Hawkeye Real Estate Investment Company
(vic. south of I-80, west of Howard Johnson Motel).
Date filed: 1/18/74. 45 -day limitation: waived.
2. Z-7406. Rezoning
a tract
of land,
R1A to R3A, by
Amerex Corporation_(vic.
N and S of
Haywood Drive
and west of Laura
Drive).
Council
referral: 4/16/74.
3. Z-7407. Zoning of all lands annexed to Iowa City
since August; 1962. Council referral:
E. Discussion Items:
1. P-7317. University Zone District (U)
2. P-7315. Sidewalk Policy Study
F. Adjournment
1,.,egular meeting -- May 9, 1974
SUBJECT:
west of State Highway 1,
known as _Howard. Johnsons,
R1A zone to a CH Highway
Z-7401. Application submitted
by Hawkeye Real Estate Invest-
ment Company to rezone a 21.77
acre tract of land located
west of the HJ Corporation, commonly
and south of Interstate 80 from an
Commercial zone.
STAFF The subject property is
ANALYSIS: encompassed by undeveloped
land on the west zoned RIA;
Interstate 80 on the north;
and Howard Johnsons, Shive.Hattery & Associates' soil testing
laboratory, and a -Texaco service station on the south and east
proposed to be rezoned to a CH zone. Access to the tract is
provided from State Highway 1 by a 7.0 foot access "easement"
located between the motel and service station.
There are several problems.involved with the requested zoning
and proposeddevelopmentof the subject pro-)erty including:
1. A conflict between uses permitted in the CH zone and
undeveloped land projected'. for low density residential
development on the west, and
2. The unrestricted '.nature of the CH zone which allows the
retail uses permitted in.the Cl zone and the residential
uses permitted '?=n lower zones.
The Preliminary Land.Use Plan developed by the Johnson County
Regional Planning.Commission_suggests.that the area located
west and south of State Highway, l and. Interstate 80, respectively,
excluding lands occupied with existing uses, be developed for
residential use at a density of "three units or less/acre". It
is unreasonable to'assume.`that residential homes would be
constructed adjacent to suchhighly'incompatible uses as the
motel and service station necessitating provisions for an area
of transition.
The applicant proposes to develop the subject property for a
variety of uses including offices., Other than open space, natural
vegetation or eacthern features, there is,perhaps not a better
method of providing 'a buffer-between°comme•rcial and residential
uses than office development -that rears upon and has no inter-
connecting streets with the.residential use. For this reason
alone, the property developed for office use would be highly
desirable.
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STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning
Commission
May 9, 1974
west of State Highway 1,
known as _Howard. Johnsons,
R1A zone to a CH Highway
Z-7401. Application submitted
by Hawkeye Real Estate Invest-
ment Company to rezone a 21.77
acre tract of land located
west of the HJ Corporation, commonly
and south of Interstate 80 from an
Commercial zone.
STAFF The subject property is
ANALYSIS: encompassed by undeveloped
land on the west zoned RIA;
Interstate 80 on the north;
and Howard Johnsons, Shive.Hattery & Associates' soil testing
laboratory, and a -Texaco service station on the south and east
proposed to be rezoned to a CH zone. Access to the tract is
provided from State Highway 1 by a 7.0 foot access "easement"
located between the motel and service station.
There are several problems.involved with the requested zoning
and proposeddevelopmentof the subject pro-)erty including:
1. A conflict between uses permitted in the CH zone and
undeveloped land projected'. for low density residential
development on the west, and
2. The unrestricted '.nature of the CH zone which allows the
retail uses permitted in.the Cl zone and the residential
uses permitted '?=n lower zones.
The Preliminary Land.Use Plan developed by the Johnson County
Regional Planning.Commission_suggests.that the area located
west and south of State Highway, l and. Interstate 80, respectively,
excluding lands occupied with existing uses, be developed for
residential use at a density of "three units or less/acre". It
is unreasonable to'assume.`that residential homes would be
constructed adjacent to suchhighly'incompatible uses as the
motel and service station necessitating provisions for an area
of transition.
The applicant proposes to develop the subject property for a
variety of uses including offices., Other than open space, natural
vegetation or eacthern features, there is,perhaps not a better
method of providing 'a buffer-between°comme•rcial and residential
uses than office development -that rears upon and has no inter-
connecting streets with the.residential use. For this reason
alone, the property developed for office use would be highly
desirable.
Along the west boundary line of the subject tract is a deep
ravine (sae topographic map attached), which would be difficult
to traverse with a`city street. In a:staff report dated April
25, 1974, mention was made in review of the Preliminary Plat
of Grolmus Addition of the desirability for an east --west
thoroughfare from Prairie du Chien Road east to either
Dubuque Road ,or North 'Dodge, 'Street (State Highway 1). After
further analysis it would appear"to be much more feasible to
connect said east -west thoroughfare with Dubuque Road at some
point and avoid crossing the ravine. This would result in a
complete separation of unrelated uses on both sides of the
ravine In addition, a 'loop street, as shown on the attached
topographic map -would unable single family lots to rear upon
office development to the east.
The most restrictive zone 'that permits offices is the R3B Multi -
Family Residence Zone. Unfortunately, apartments are permitted
and at a density`of 60 units per acre. Because of rough terrain,
it is highly unlikely_a density of this magnitude could be
obtained. How.ever, it is the staff's opinion that no residential
development should be; permitted ;on the subject tract for a number
of reasons:prospective residents would be located a considerable
distance away.from existing and proposed community facilities
and located in a predominate commercial area with common access.
Since the City's zoning ordinance is of the "pyramidal type
the best solution;is:the creation of an office/transitional
zone which would permit exclusively offices and similar uses
characterized by.a low volume of traffic and limited outdonr
advertising to protect abutting residential areas.
In addition to office use, the applicant proposes to develop
part of the subject property for transient uses such as a motel
or restaurant. Because of existing similar uses adjacent to
the properi:y;it is the staff's opinion there are portions of
the tract which could be utilized for such uses. Again, however,
the CH zone is an accumulation of uses permitted in lower zones
including retai1"uses permitted in the Cl zone.
Unlike transient uses which cater to the motoring public and
can occupy literally hundreds of acres without an effect on
the communityrer'se, retail uses should not occupy more than
two to five percent of the total developed area of an average
community divided_ proportionately among community and neighbor-
hood centers. It is the staff's opinion that no retail uses,
with the exception of retail service facilities, which would have
an effect on existing andproposed shopping centers in areas
designated :in the land -use plan should be permitted on the
subject tract. The best 'alternative, therefore, is to modify
the Highway Commercial zone to include only transient uses.
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One portion of the subject property which lies immediatio
of the Texaco service station and north of State Highwaes
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extremely rugged.'topogra1.phy and well.,preserved naturh yat{o;,
This area should be preserved.in its 'natural state for a pleasing
entrance to the City. Without a considerable expense in altering
the terrain, it is unlikely 'the portion -would ever be devel.opt•d
for commercial use.
The subject property is located inthe Rapid Creek watershed and not.
capable of being serviced by sanitary sewer via gravity flow.
The applicant must resort to a secondary means of sewage tr.iatmunt
or disposal such as.by aseptic tank, a lagoon or a lift station
and force main. It has been, the City.'s policy not to permit:, the
first two methods in -'normal development and to allow the latter
only where conditions warrant it, as.a lift station designed to
Pump sewage into °another watershed,with-gravity sewer is a tempora -v
measure with higher operational cos
previously granted permission ts. Since the City has
tu-developers to construct and
install pumping stations and force mains, it may wish to grant
approval in this instance.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the above analysis,
- it is the staff's recoannend;ition
that the application be deferrer:
zone is created and the CH zone is revisedatooincluderjusttzonal
transient uses. Sub sequent'to,the above revisions, it
further recommendation of the staff that the westerly 3i 00 feet
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of the subject tract be rezoned to an zone,
the southwestern .portion of the office/transitional
property, described as that
area lying south of a line extended_ southwesterly from the
northerly propertyline of the Texaco service station, remain
R1A, and the remaining Portion be rezoned to a CH zone.
STAFF
COMMENT:
staff would not
private drives.
There is some question whether
the 70 foot access "easement"
described above is a publicly
accepted City street. The
recommend development of the subject tract with
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SUBJECT:
located north and south of Haywood
Corporation from an R1A zone to an
zone.
Planni;:v & Zoning Corunission
May 9, 1974
Z-7406. Referral from
the City Council to
consider rezoning a 660
by 465 foot tract of land
Drive and owned by Amerex
R3A Multi -family Residence
STAFF Amerex Corporation, after
ANALYSIS: recent litigation, has
been granted rights to
construct 108 apartment
units on all or part of an original 26.28 acre tract of land
owned :ay said Corporation. By the Court's ruling a mandate was
issued to require the City to rezone at least the above 7.05 acre
tract so that the proposed development will be a conforming use
(see attached letter fro, the City Attorney). The R3A zone,
which requires a minimum of 1,000 square feet per unit, is the
most restrictive zone which would permit the density of 2,842
square feet per unit proposed.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF
COMMENT:
tract. As a result of the required
further rezonings are instigated, an
patterns in the area should be made.
It is the staff's recommen-
dation that the 660 by 465
foot tract of land be
rezoned to an R3A zone
as required by the Court's
ruling.
This staff report has not
taken into consideration
the appropriate future
land use of property
encompassing the subject
zoning change and before any
analysis of future development
DATE' April 18, 1974
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairman Donald Madsen
FROM: Iowa City City Council
RE: City Attorney -letter on Amerex
At their regular meeting on April 16th, the Iowa City City
Council officially received a letter from the City Attorney
concerning ,the Amerex`case, ''regarding the amplification
of the ruling of the District Court on its declaratory
judgment on this case._ The motion, Was adopted to refer
a copy of.the'letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission
for report.
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April 16,
The Honorable Mayor and
City Council of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa `City, Iowa 52240
1974
Re: Amerex Corporation v. City of Iowa City
Mayor and Council Members:
At your request I filed a motion with the District Court to clarify
its declaratory judgment entered in the above case on January 24, 1974,
The Court had clarified its judgment by stating that the Plaintiffs
must comply with:the appropriate, building, plumbing, electrical and fire
codes as they may apply to the buildings they intend to construct on the
involved property. The Court has further stated that it was not the
intention of the Court's judgment to :subject the Plaintiffs to the application
of our large-scale residential development ordinance,
The City is directed kiy the Court's rulings in the above case to
rezone the Amerex property, to at least a R -3-A zoning category so that
the proposed improvements will be a conforming use. The property that
must be so rezoned is not the entire Amerex property but rather is the
parcel of ground approximately 660 feet East and West by 465 feet 'North
and South covered in their original application described as follows:
The North 465.0 feet of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 4, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the
5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa.
The above described zoning; change is, as I have indicated, mandated by
the Court and the City is required to rezone the property to the zoning
category described above or. any category less restrictive.
I would suggest.that a copy of this letter be referred to our Planning
and Zoning Commission with a "request that they promptly take steps to
carry out the Court's -mandate.
,
Respectfully submitted,
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April 16,
The Honorable Mayor and
City Council of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa `City, Iowa 52240
1974
Re: Amerex Corporation v. City of Iowa City
Mayor and Council Members:
At your request I filed a motion with the District Court to clarify
its declaratory judgment entered in the above case on January 24, 1974,
The Court had clarified its judgment by stating that the Plaintiffs
must comply with:the appropriate, building, plumbing, electrical and fire
codes as they may apply to the buildings they intend to construct on the
involved property. The Court has further stated that it was not the
intention of the Court's judgment to :subject the Plaintiffs to the application
of our large-scale residential development ordinance,
The City is directed kiy the Court's rulings in the above case to
rezone the Amerex property, to at least a R -3-A zoning category so that
the proposed improvements will be a conforming use. The property that
must be so rezoned is not the entire Amerex property but rather is the
parcel of ground approximately 660 feet East and West by 465 feet 'North
and South covered in their original application described as follows:
The North 465.0 feet of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 4, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the
5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa.
The above described zoning; change is, as I have indicated, mandated by
the Court and the City is required to rezone the property to the zoning
category described above or. any category less restrictive.
I would suggest.that a copy of this letter be referred to our Planning
and Zoning Commission with a "request that they promptly take steps to
carry out the Court's -mandate.
,
Respectfully submitted,
t
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