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Regional Planning Commission
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 21, 1974 7:30 p.m.
First Christian Church
217 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City
Presiding: Jerry Zaiser, Vice -Chairperson
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Members Present: Allan Vestal, Linda Dole, Penney Davidsen for J. Patrick White,
Dorothy Douglass, Michael Kattchee, Robert Bellamy, Glenn Shoemaker, Isabel Turner,
Orval Yoder, Richard Bartel, Paul Huston, Richard Gibson
Members Absent: Donald.Madsen, C. L. Brandt, Ray Wells, Edgar Czarnecki, Carol
eProsse, Jo Hester, Robert Burns, Carl Goetz, Patricia Meade, Faith Knowler,
Sadie Specht, Larry Wieland, John Reyhons, Jerry Cisar
Others Present: Dave Roberts, North Liberty Council Member; Pat Hanrahan, United Way
of Johnson County; Laura Davis., HACAP; Carol Spaziani, Social Service Committee
Chairperson; Press; Staff: B. Hokanson, J. Lynch, S. Blanton, P. Meny, P. Gardner,
M. Hellion, R. Donnelly; Brent Bair of the Institute of Urban and Regional Research
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Mr. Bartel moved to approve the minutes of the July 17th meeting as submitted;
Ms. Turner seconded the motion; the motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Zaiser reported a checking account balance of $16,222.58 and a savings account
balance of $388.28.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Zaiser reported the receipt of letters of intent from the cities of Hills and
Coralville for A-95 review of wastewater treatment and collection systems. Mr. Vestal
moved that the letters be referred to the appropriate committee; Mr. Kattchee seconded
the motion; the motion carried.
Social Services
Laura Davis of HACAP reported to the Commission on the request for an A-95 review for
the Johnson County Neighborhood Work Program as discussed by the Social Services
Committee. Mr. Bartel moved that the Regional Planning Commission find the proposed
Johnson County Neighborhood Work Program consistent with good regional planning;
Mr. Vestal seconded the motion; -the motion carried.
Ms. Spaziani reported that the°.Committee would be'recommending names for appointment '
to the Ancillary Manpower Planning Board. She also noted that the Social Services
Committee has two.vacancies at this time.
Nis. Spaziani reported that the,Retired Senior Volunteer Program Grant Application for
United Way was not approved; she noted that fiords would possibly be available -in approxi-
mately one year and that another application would be submitted at that time.
Ms. Spaziani reported that the Board of Supervisors approved $14,000 to United Way
for the Information and Referral program, which will include the use of the Directory
compiled by the Commission staff.
Justice and Human Relations
Ms. Dole reported that the Committee discussed the application for the Boys' Group
Home and stated that the Board of Supervisors approved the local match. Ms. Dole
moved that the Regional Planning Commission approve the recommendation to the East
Central Iowa Area Crime Commission of the application for the Boys' Group Home;
W. Bellamy seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Ms. Dole explained the proposed grant application for expansion of service contracts
with small towns by the County Sheriff's Department. She stated that the local match
for the application would'come through the Board of Supervisors. Ms. Dole moved the
approval of the recommendation to the Area Crime Commission for this application for
the Sheriff's Department; Ms. Turner seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Ms. Dole noted that the Committee had discussed the air conditioning grant application
for the courtroom in the Courthouse and that the Committee recommended that the applica-
tion be withdrawn, and this action had to be taken by the Board of Supervisors.
Ms. Dole reported that the Committee had discussed the need for continued joint law
enforcement planning and the application for the Joint Law Enforcement Feasibility
Study. Ms. Dole stated that the Committee feels the application should not be submitted®
again and that the feasibility study should be conducted with local funding. Ms. Dole
moved to refer to the Executive Board the recommendations of the Justice and Human
Relations Committee relative to joint law enforcement planning; authroize the Executive
Board to determine the most appropriate course of action regarding the financing of
the Joint Law Enforcement Facility Planning Study; request the Executive Director to
submit a report to the Executive Board at the next regular meeting regarding a revised
study design and a cost estimate for the study. Ms. Davidsen seconded the motion.
The Commission discussed the implications of local governmental agencies conducting
the study. Mr. Hokanson stated that the cost would be reduced from approximately
$18,000 to $12,000. Mr. Lynch noted that by conducting the study without a grant it
would not jeopardize an application and funds for actual construction. Mr. Vestal
noted a concern for future Commission review should this motion carry authorizing the
Executive Board to act on the application. Mr. Lynch stated that the application and
related actions would have to be referred to the Commission for final action. The
motion carried.
Transit Advisory Committee
Brent Bair of the Institute of Urban and Regional Research, consultant for the
Commission's transit study, reported to the Commission concerning the proposed five-
year transit improvement program. He discussed goals and objectives, possible recom-
mendations, and alternatives to be considered by the three agencies involved in the
Area Transportation Study. After further discussion, Mr. Hokanson noted that this
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program would" be brow
following review and
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commentoby the threeslocalatr.y
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ansit agencies.
Mr. Zaiser reported that Penny Davidsen had been appointed by t;ie Small Towns Committee
as representative on the Functional Classification Committee. Mr. Bartel noted that
the Committee has been discussing road maintenance technique! and the possibility of
working jointly with the County and small towns in this area.
Mr. Zaiser reported that the Executive Board had recommended that Edgar Czarnecki be
appointed to the Ancillary Manpower Planning Board as one of the Commission's represen-
tatives. Ms. Davidsen moved the approval of Mr. Czarnecki's appointment to the AMP Board;
Ms. Dole seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Mr. Zaiser reported that the Executive Board had recommended the appointment of the
following people to the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council: Providers --Jean
Wylder, Johnson County Social Services Department; Kathy Kelly, Visiting Nurses
Association; Pat Hanrahan, United Way of Johnson County; Consumers --Lee Poynter,
Lester Benz, Helen Bennett; Alternate Consumer --Gustave VonGroschwitz. Mr. Gibson
moved the approval of the recommendations of the Executive Board for the AAA Advisory
Council; Mr. Shoemaker seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Mr. Zaiser reported that the Executive Board had been discussing the proposed study
design for the Lake Macbride water disposal problem and that a report would be made
to the Board on August 29th.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
® Mr. Bellamy moved the approval of the bills for the month of August as submitted.
Mr. Kattchee seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
September 9, 1974
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Robert Hilgenberg, Secretary'
Regional Planning Commission
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i',91',1ABE RS PRESENT:
tC4�MBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dave Ilartwig
Jack Perkins
Pete Peterson
Gary Bleckwenn
Elliott Full
E, R. Jones, Jr.
Dale L. Wiese
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chuirman Iiartwig called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M -
Dale fl3.ene, ,jzlesman for Rochester- Germicide Company, Pave a
oreq tai;i��n un the use of Sanor-Ahem Line fluid t., take
care of the toilet.- in the Terminal building, at a cost of
h162.P5 per year - Mr. Wiese excused himself and general
® discussion followed*
minutes of he: Commission's July meeting.
Jones presented the
It wan moved by Perkins, seconded by Peterson that the minutes
be apprnved as presented.' Motion. carried.
Jones presented the bills £or.the:.:month of August. It was
moved by Ferkins, seconded by Peterson, that the bills be
paid as presented. Motion carried.
Jones presented a letter from George Bonnett, City Engineer,
stating that the Department of Parks and Recreation had ob-
tained an estimate for the elimination of weeds and grass
growing on the runways and taxiways at the Iowa City Airport.
A copy of this letter is attached. General discussion followed.
It was moved by Perkins, seconded°-by_Peterson to have the run-
ways sprayed with paraqust and pramitiol for a cost of $11.1}2.25.
Motion carried.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.at
8:30 P.M.
The.next meeting will be: Sept„ 19, 1974, at the Civic Center
at 7:30 P.M.
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August 12, 1974
Mr. F. W. .Zones
Airport Manager
Iowa City Airport
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear E.K:
Re: Weed Elimination on Airport Runways
The Department of Parks and Recreation -has obtained
an estimate for the elimination of the weeds and grass
growing on the runways and taxiways at the Iowa -City Airport.
This quote was obtained from Mr. Sylvestor, Extension Service
of Iowa State University and Mr. Ron Stutzman of Eldon C.
Stutzman, Inc. of Hills, Ioiaa. Mr. Stutzman's recommendation
is as follows:
Paraquat (1 pint/acre) and crop oil (7 gallons%acre)
136.00
With-pram-i-tol (add) 306.25
$ 442.25 ,
Paraquat is an instantaneous contact weed killer, wfiich
will kill on contact any growth. Pram-i-tol is a long life
soil sterilant which should eliminate the reoccurrence of
this growth for a period of approximately three years. It
is my understanding that the paraquat treatment would have
to be repeated on an annual basis while she long life pram-i-tol
would last approximately three years.
Please advise me as to the Airport Commission's intent
in this matter and I will arrange for the necessary services.
If you have any questions concerning this letter please
don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
George Bonnett, P.E.
City Engineer
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 41 1974
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Branson, Bosserman, McLaughlin, Fountain, Retish, White.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sheets
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Seydel, Hillis
GUESTS PRESENT:
Thea Sando, Mary Streufert, Jim Mullendore
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None
REC2UESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
None
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
None
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
1. Branson called the meeting to order.
Bosserman moved that the minutes of the August 21, 1974
meeting be approved as written. Fountain seconded the motion,
motion passed unanimously.
2. There was no public discussion.
3. Coordinators Report.
Seydel reported he had three new applicants, all eligible
to participate in the program.
The present program status is that three units have
been lost, two units have been picked up and eight leases are
now available. At the present time 201 units are leased and
occupied. Seydel is now negotiating for two units but he is
not hopeful.
Seydel reported that the City Attorney is presently
looking over his reply to the occupancy audit report.
4. New Business
Seydel reported that as a result of the new Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 the Section 23 Authority
expires December 1, 1974. The present program is not affected
but could be redesignated by HUD as a Section 8 program.
Seydel feels that this would be disasterous.
Seydel will continue to w,.rk on the new lease and sublease
found by the occupancy audit to be necessary. However this will
® be a wasted effort if the present program is converted to
Section 8.
Seydel stated that one apartment complex with which he
now holds contracts for 14 units is raising its rent by $35
per month. Another complex with which he holds 9 units is
raising its -rent by $20 a month as the leases come up for
renewal. Seydel does not think he can afford this since the
maximum federa7. contribution which can be earned thrdugh 1980
is $272,000 each year. This won't stretch over the 209 units
in the present program. Seydel will start negotiating with the
federal government right after the first of the year to change
the existing contract. Seydel thinks that he will probably
not get more money but will have to reduce the number of units.
Retish suggested the Commission set up a public meeting
with landlords to receive their justifications for the rental
increases. Retish feels that it is the Commission's
responsibility to try and keep rents down.
Seydel pointed out utility rate increases and higher interest
rates are largely responsible for the rental increases. One
of the complexes which is now raising their rents has not raised
rents in five years and another has not raised rents in three
years.
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® Seydel informed the Commission that the NAHRO 35th National
Conference will be held in Boston, September 29 to October 2,
1974. Also the Section 23 Leased Housing Association meeting
will be held in October.
Branson asked members who are interested in site visits to
existing low rent housing complexes to contact her. There are
complexes in several areas within a days drive.
Branson stated that several members had talked to her regarding
a special meeting, work session, concerning better understanding
of the Housing Commission's role and to promote better communication.
It was decided to start the meeting of September 18, 1974, at
8:00 A.M. to allow time for this.
Discussion of Housing and Community Development Bill
Branson stated that 80% of the money will be going to
cities of over 50,000 population.
Seydel stated that it is a very lengthy bill. When manuals
come out that's what we will be bound by, not the bill.
The key point of the bill is the three year community
® development assistance plan. The bill changes the Housing Act
® of 1937 and makes the Section 8 program the primary vehicle for
housing assistance in the future.
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Seydel stated, "The question 'What is public housing?' is
a question the Attorney General of Iowa is going to have to
answer.11As it is now projects built and owned by private
enterprise would be called public housing.
Income guidelines in the bill, in regard to eligibility for
low rent housing, are different from guidelines in the Iowa
State Code. The bill provides for moderate income housing and
low income housing. Low income defined as 80% of the median
income and very low income as 50% of the median income.
30% of all housing in Section 8 must be occupied by lower
income.
Section 235 and 236 programs are provided for in the bill
but it is not anticipated any money will be put into them.
Section 202 housing is back in to produce housing for the
elderly.
oSeydel said that ''there:is'still much confusion concerning
applications of programs established by the new bill. The
National Conference of HUD Regional officials will be held on
September 5th and might clarify some of the questions.
5. White moved and McLaughlin seconded the motion that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be Septmeber 18, 1974, at
8:00 A.M.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY '.BOARD OF TRUSTEES
e AUGUST 221.1974
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY.AUDITORIUM
® Members Present: Buchan, Newsome, Bywater, Trumpp, Downer
and Richerson (acting as secy.)
Members Absent: Farber, Canter, Kirkman (arrived at 5:15)
Staff Present: Eggers, Carter, Westgate
Others Present: League of Women Voters Observer,Connie
Lane and Marlene Perrin, news media
Business: Meeting was called to order at 4:10 by
President Buchan. Motion adopted to approve
minutes of July 22, July 25 and July 30th
meetings with corrections. (Newsome/Trumpp)
Financial Report: Ms'. Eggers pointed out that there is still
a sizeable sum in the gifts and bequests
fund that has not been spent. She also
said that the Brubaker Fund, which was
supposed to have been eliminated, still has
approximately $150.00 because of an accounting error. This will
be used to make the next record purchases and will close out the
fund. She requested that a budget preparation meeting be scheduled
before September 1. The Board approved the disbursements and
accepted the Financial Report. (Trumpp/Downer)
Directors Report: Ms.Eggers reported that the new custodian
and secretary are working out very well.
Hazel Westgate reported that a new assis-
tant Nancy Segebarth, has been hired in
the Children's room. She will begin work
on August 26th. The September children's room calendar is avail-
able. There was enthusiastic response to the Cornell Koto Ensemble.
The last of the adult film series was held Friday, August 16.
The fall film series is as yet uncertain.
A new Technical services person, Mary Burton, has been hired to
handle some of the work normally done by Ids. Eggers.
The City is making a couple of signs to direct people to the
book depository. Also a new bulletin board and pamphlet rack
® have been installed in the front foyer.
The Board authorized the ordering of a new typewriter for the
Technical services department. The Director will investigate
® and arrange for.an answering device to be installed on the Library
telephones informing callers of Library hours. The device
would operate when the Library is not open & Expenditurewill be
limited to under $500.00. (Newsome/Downer)
directed to
and services
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Ms. Eggers then called on Jeanette Carter, head of adult ser-
vices to report on the selection of popular books and reading
materials. Ms. Carter explained the use of a book rental plan,
the McNaughton Company Plan, which allowsthe library to stock
multiple copies of books while they are in high demand. She
said that while she was not completely satisfied with the plan,
still it does allow the library to carry approximately 600
books for users without having to retain them on the shelves
after public interest decreases. She stated that paperbacks
and regular hardbacks are also purchased. The library receives
some gifts, materials. Purchases are made as the result of
book reviews in magazines and professional journals, and patron
recommendation and request.
Presidents Report: Mrs. Buchan reported that she met with
City Manager Wells, to discuss the OSHA
requirements and to again ask that the
City aid the Library in getting the natter
resolved. Mr. Wells will have an archi-
tect recommend, the necessary changes.
Hazel's summer writing program had four winners, ages 6-13 years.
housing lease
A letter of complaint from Mr. Haupert, concerning
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information, was referred to Ms. Eggers for clarification.
Committee Report: - Mrs. Newsome, head of the Search Comm.
reported on the meeting held August 8th.
(see attached report) The Board voted
to accept, the proposed ad worked out by
the Search Committee. (Downer/Bywater)
It also voted to accept the application form with two changes
proposed by the Staff. (Downer/Trumpp) Mr. Kauderer's expense
account and several other bills were accepted for payment.
The Personnel committee proposed that Itis. Eggers's salary be
set as acting director at the same money prior to August lst.
Board approved. (Trumpp/Downer)
Old Business: The roof will be repaired by T&K Roofers
as reported by Ms. Eggers.
Communications: Several communications from area residents
were put on file.
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New Business: The President announced that the East
librarians
Central Regional Board will host
and trustees in the area on September 10
at the Iowa City Public Library Auditorium
at 7:00 P.M. The members of the Iowa City
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Library Board of Trustees have been asked to act as hosts for
the meeting.
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Suz nne �Richerson? Acting Secy.
The Search committee, composed of Arthur Canter, David
® Kirkman, and Louane Newsome met on Thursday evening Aug. 8
at the home of Mrs. Newsome. The chairman had asked that a
representative from each department of the library meet with
the Search Committee and the following representatives joined
the regular committee members: Lolly Eggers, Technical Processes;
Ron Prosser, circulation; Hazel Westgate, Childrens; Jeanette
Carter, Adult Services and Jane Vandruff, Clerical staff.
The following items were discussed:
1. The wording of an ad for the position of library
director. (see attached page)
2. The format of the formal application blank to be
used in applying for the position of director of
the library. (see attached page)
3. A plan whereby a liaison staff member could serve
as an ex -officio member of the Search Committee. The
staff group expressed a preference for one representa-
tive member to serve in this capacity it having been
suggested that this staff representative might be
arranged on a rotating basis thus giving an opportunity
for many staff members to participate in the search
proceedings. The staff members present favored one
person to be chosen by the entire library staff. They
further indicated that this person would be charged
with arranging "feed -back" sessions to the total staff.
This representative, it was decided, would be an ex -
officio member of the Search Committee. It was agreed
that the ex -officio member would read the application
forms but would not see the confidential papers of
recommendation supplied by each applicant.
4. There was discussion of a wish, on the part of some,
that the library staff wear a small name tag while on
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duty ---something similar to those worn by hospital
staff. Elso,<the keeping: of a "question book", which
would be available to patrons as well as to staff, was
discussed. A third item of general library administra-
tion which was discussed was the need for a recording
to be made which would automatically play back when-
ever the library was called on the telephone during
the hours the library is closed. Such a record would
give the patron.the hours that the library would be
open.
5. It was suggested that Board members be given a tour
of the library. This would be part of the orientation
for any new trustee but would, as well, be offered to
all present members.
6. It wasagreedthat the Board of Trustees is in need
of stating it's goals in terms of the relationship to
city administration (In other words, are library employees
city employees or are they not?) and, also, in order
to formalize the thinking of the Board in terms of the
kind of library we are striving for today and in the
years ahead.
7. The staff group asked that a discussion meeting be
arranged whereby the staff and the board might talk out
concerns and professional philosophy as we seek to
employ a new administrator. It was expressed that
out of this discussion would come a statement of agree-
ment of common interests which would be made public
thus informing the people of Iowa City that the public
library is moving forward in a positive and totally
cooperative manner.
Subsequently, Mr. Kirkman and Mrs. Newsome called upon
Board President, Mrs. Buchan, requesting such a meeting and
the President indicated that she would ask the Personnel Comm.
to make arrangements for such a meeting, possibly to be scheduled
for Thursday evening, August 29, 1974.
Respectfully submitted:
Louane L. Newsome. Chairman
Search Committee
Iowa City Public Library
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®IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
Application for the position
of Director
NAME IN FULL DATE
BUSINESS ADDRESS
BUSINESS TELEPHONE
HOHF: ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
DATE OF BIRTH _ ARE YOU A CITIZEN?�
?IABITAL STATUS NUMBER OF CHILDREN
HEALTH: Height Weight Date of lent physical examination
Physical defects
hD I IC ATION :
School attended
Name -and Location
Dates
Degre°S_.
High School
Libre y School
Graduate Study --
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• KEMERSHIPS: Professionallp Communitya and National Organizations _
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On additional sheets of paper please write answers to the
following:
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A. Please indicate as completely as possible your employment
® record, giving dates, position held, name of firm or library.
Please indicate your present salary.
B. Please describe your experience in community organizations
or activities directly concerned with the public.
C. Please comment on your experience in directing a library
staff.
D. What has been your experience in library finance, public
relations*, budget preparation, building maintenance, and
library systems or cooperative ventures?
E. Please describe any programs of library service which you
have administered in your community.
F. Briefly state your philosophy of public* librarianship.
G. What particular qualifications do you believe you hold for
being the Director of the Iowa City Public Library.
H. Please have your college placement folder sent to us. Also,
if you wish, ask one or two people who are acquainted with
your current work to send letters of recommendation to:
Chairman, Search Committee
Iowa City Public Library
127 Ferson Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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JOB OPENING:
administrative experience. To direct
highly active progressive library with
a staff of 31, extensive, well balanced
material collection, building of 23,400
square feet, and budget of $265,000. Salary
range, $16,500 to $18,500 An equal oppor-
tunity employer. For application write
to Mrs. Warren Buchan, President Library
Board, 605 Whiting Ave., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
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CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Caroline Bassett
Patt Cain
Samuel Fahr
James Lindberg
Mary Neuhauser
Barbara Nic]mish
Earle Murphy
Dennis Kraft
Bill Neppl
Tony Osborn
Don Schmeiser
FdM4MENL]ATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
® 1. The Riverfront Commission endorses the Staff recc�rnndation regarding
the Gordon Russell property with the stipulation that added provision be
made for buffering the proposed uses from adjacent properties.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ALTICN TARN:
The Riverfront Commission met in regular session on September 19, 1974
with Chairperson Neuhauser presiding.
The minutes of the August 29, 1974 meeting were approved without change.
Chairperson Neuhauser read a letter from the Mayor regarding the C m--
munity Development Housing Act recently, passed by Congress. A meeting
of all interested citizen groups has been called by Council for Wednesday,
September 25, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. James Lindberg
volunteered to represent the Riverfront Cmaission at the meeting.
A letter was also read from Loren Horton of the State Historical Society
regarding the canoe trip of September 7, 1974.
Bill Neppl reported on the status of the Riverfront Consultant. Stan-
ley and Associates is currently working on the Study Design and will
meet with Dennis Kraft during the week of September 23-27. More infor-
mation will be available at the next Riverfront CcRmission meeting.
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Chairperson Neuhauser reported on the September 7, 1974 canoe trip down
the Iowa River.
Don Sdhmeiser presented an aerial photo in regard to the Staff report
on annexation and re -zoning of the Gordon Russell property. Staff re-
cannended in their report that the area be zoned M1 on the west side
of the property and M2 on the east side.
* Following discussion, it,was moved by Fahr and seconded by Lindberg that
the Riverfront Carmission endorse the Staff recam endation regarding the
Gordon Russell property with the stipulation that added provision be
made for buffering the proposed use fran adjacent properties. Motion
carried.
Due to the absence of the two law students, discussion of law student
reports was postponed until the next meeting, Wednesday, October 9, 1974
at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen R. Flowers
Secretary
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Joan Buxton
Jame Davis
Sarah Fox
Virginia Hebert
Junes Lindberg
Orrin Marx
Robin Powell
James Sangster
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Rmegiers
STAFF PRESENT H. Eugene Chubb
Dennis Kraft
Bob Lee
Bill Neppl
rMn-MMFM-ATTONS TO THE" CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the City of Iowa City proceed with the Special Populations In-
volvement Program proposed by the University of Iowa's Recreation Education
Program, The previous request. for $500 by the Park and Recreation Com-
mission for a handicapped persons progran► by the City is withdrawn.
2. Zhat the City of Iowa City continue its support of the After School
Elementary Recreation Program for the full school year, 1974-1975.
3. Zhat an evaluation fo the Iowa City Park and Recreation Department
programs and administration of programs (services) by an outside consul-
tant be initiated as soon as possible.
Si144pRY OF DISCUSSICN AND FORMAL ACTIONS TARN:
The Iowa City Park and Recreation Ccnmi.ssicn met in regular session on
September 11, 1974. Chairperson Fox presiding.
The minutes of the August 14, 1974 meeting were approved with the fol-
lowing corrections;
Page 2 - Recx1 mendation #21, ",Social Services" capitalized.
the 3rd sentence should read "June Davis felt
Page 3 - Paragraph 2,
that the 4 C's group had expected to be asked for help with
the program if needed and she will contact them for their
realm to the report."; same paragraph "Social Services"
capitalized.
Chairperson Fox reported on Council Action. A meeting with the Council
on September 24 at 4:00 to discuss Chairperson Fox's letter is scheduled.
Gene Chubb presented a brief history of the handicapped persons program
in Iowa City as an introduction to Mr. David Campton, Assistant Professor,
Universityof Iowa, Recreation -Education Program. Mr. Ccmmmptcn followed
with a presentation of the Special Populations Involvement Program pro-
posed by Recreation Education Program. Providing of -facilities for the
program would be the City's initial involvement in the program.
* Following discussion, it was moved by Hebert and seconded that the City
of Iowa City proceed with the Special Populations Involvement Program
proposed by the'University of Iowa's Recreation Education Program. The
previous request for $500 by the Park and Recreation Commission for a
handicapped persons program by the City is withdrawn. Motion carried.
DiscussiM followed on the After School Elementary Recreation Program.
Additional volunteers will be.sought,to assist with the program along
with possible financialassistance for those who cannot afford to pay the
registration fee.
* Lindberg moved and Davis seconded that the City of Iowa City continue its
support of the After School Elementary Recreation Program for the full
school year,`1974-1975. Motion carried.
Gene Chubb presented a proposal draft to study the status of Iowa City
Park and Recreation Programs and Facilities. Discussion followed.
* It was moved and seconded that an evaluation of the Iowa City Park and
Recreation programs and. administration of programs (services) by an
outside consultant be initiated as soon as possible.
Mr. Chubb presented project reports on the Mercer Tennis Courts, Park
Road, Willow Creek and th2 City Zoo. cc -
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Cl;- F011ewing discussion, it was�agre� Commission members to eliminate
the Hickory Hill acquisitionttand Mercer Park Ball Diamond expendi-
t.
!V! ores from 1976 C. 1.:P.Neighborhood Parks Improvements. This brings
the priority items in line with the amount appropriated for 1976.
A meeting was scheduled for September 25,J1974 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss
operating budget item.
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® � it was moved by Sangster and seconded by Lindberg to adjourn- Motion
carried.
Cain, Larew,
STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser, Schmeiser, Child
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: -
1. To approve the rezoning of the tract of land containing
.the old Elks Country Club building, R1A to R3.
2. To not recommend rezoning from RIA to PC the Streb-National
By -Products tract of land west of the Iowa River and south-
east of the CRI&P-RR, all of the area being east of Riverside
Drive.
3. To recommend that the ten feet immediately south of the
Burlington Street right-of-way be vacated and the remainder
of the block between.Burlington and Court Street be vacated
at such time -as the property is acquired and an easement is
obtained for utility purposes.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF
® ASSISTANCE:
None
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
1. 73-785. Zoning Ordinance changes for High -Rise Apartment
Houses - Creation of a U Zone. Pending before Commission.
2. 73-1444. Summit Street Rezoning. Staff Report for R3A
Area Study pending before Commission.
3. 73-1526. Provision of Neighborhood Parks in New Subdivisions
-- Final report dependent upon outcome of a steps and
procedures report:'
4. 72-04. Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order and asked if there
were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the August
22, 1974 meeting. A motion made by; Ms. Cain and seconded by Dr.
Ogesen to approve the minutes carried unanimously.
® Z-7414. Rezoning of tract of land belonging to nmerex Corporation
(vic. north and south of Haywood.Drive and west of Laura Drive).
Rezoned R1A to R3A to satisfy District Court order. Review of
above rezoning with desirability -of rezoning to R3. Council
referral: 7/18/74. Deferred by P&Z 8/8/74.
Ms. Cain moved and Dr. Ogesen seconded a motion to request that
the City Attorney submit a legal interpretation.concerning the
legality of rezoning the subject tract -to an R3 Zone and to
review the expressed intent of parking in an R3 Zone as an
accessory use. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion made by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Galiher to
defer a recommendation -on the rezoning of a tract of land belonging
to Amerex Corporation, pending correspondence from the City
Attorney, carried unanimously.
Z-7415. Rezoning of tract of land containing old Elks Country
Club building, R1A to R3A (vic. end of Taft Speedway). Property
belongs to Jack I. Young and Miriam J. Young and request made by
Miriam Young. Council referral. Date filed: 7/29/74. 45 -day
limitation: 9/12/74.
Chairman Madsen indicated that the petitioner had filed an
® amended application to rezone the subject tract to an R3 Zone.
It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Henry to approve
the rezoning of a tract of land containing the old Elks Country
Club building, R1A to R3.
Associate City Planner Don'Schmeiser indicated that the Staff
had mixed emotions about the feasibility of providing for the
extension of Taft Speedway and questioned whether its cost of
construction would be offset by its serviceability. However,
should an extension ofTaft Speedway seem desirable or necessary
in the future, an easement should be secured, he said.
Chairman Madsen pointed out that the property under consideration
was zoned R3A by ,the County when remodeling was started. It
has seemed reasonable in many cases to ask for an easement at
the time of rezoning to serve a proposed development but, in this
particular instance, asking for an easement would not seem
necessary since access is. currently provided, he said.
The motion to approve the rezoning of the tract of land
containing the old Elks Country Club building, R1A to R3,
carried unanimously.
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After amendments.discussed at the informal meeting on September
10, 1974 have been proposed by the Staff, Commissioners asked
that the Amendment of the Zoning Code be considered by the
Commission at the next meeting, September 26, 1974.
Z-7419. Streb-National By -Products rezoning of tract of land
west of Iowa River and southeast.of_CRI&P RR, all of the area
being east of Riverside Drive. Referred to P&Z by City Council
for consideration of rezoning from RIA. to Planned Commercial (PC).
Council referral: 8/9/74.
A motion was made by Ms. Cain and seconded by Dr. Ogesen to
not recommend rezoning from RlA to PC the Streb-National By -
Products tract of land west of the Iowa River and southeast
of the CRI&P RR, all of the area being east of Riverside Drive.
Chairman Madsen pointed out that this request was referred back
to the P&Z Commission by the City Council and not by the
property owner. Therefore, the motion to "not recommend approval"
of the request would be in order.
® Ms. Cain stated that she felt the subject area was very well
suited for the development of industrial uses, however, some
means of protection should be afforded to the mobile home park
immediately to the south. She said she would like to see the
riverfront protected as: well as the mobile home park and would
prefer to delay rezoning until the riverfront study is completed.
She pointed out that PC zoning isIprimarily intended to provide
for shopping centers and the subject.property does not seem
suited by reason --of location or streets for this type of
development.
Chairman Madsen stated that a mobile home ordinance would soon
be developed which would hoPefully provide certain restrictions
in zones adjacent to mobile home parks. He said that PC zoning
in the subject area would not seem suitable.
Mr. Tom Cilek, attorney representing Mr. Alvin Streb, stated
that the property would not, suitable for any one particular
use but, rather, for a.combined'use. He suggested that a new
zone might be considered which would provide for some flexibility.
Chairman Madsen pointed out that the request from the City
Councilwasthat the Commission act on the PC zoning and, under
the circumstances, it would-be up to the City Council to direct
the Staff to consider changing requirements in the Zoning Code.
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He stated that the Commission would be receptive to consider
changes in the Zoning 'Code..
Mr. Horner pointed out that the P&Z Commission has twice voted
to rezone the property to Ml and there have never been any
objections to the rezoning request from any mobile home
owners.
Dr. Ogesen stated that steps. 1 through 4 on page 2 of the
September 12, 1974 Staff Report regarding this request (Z-7419)
gets at the crux of the problem and'he would endorse those
steps.
The motion to not recommend approval of the rezoning request
carried unanimously.
V-7406. Vacation of Capitol Street south from Burlington
Street to Court Street. Required for implementation of R-14
Urban Renewal plan. Deferred by 'P&Ze 8/22/74.
A motion was made by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Galiher to
recommend that the ten feet immediately south of the Burlington
Street right-of-way be vacated and the remainder of the block
between Burlington and, Court Street be vacated at such time
as the property is acquired and an easement is obtained for
® utility purposes.
Senior City Planner Dick Wollmershauser pointed out that earlier
contracts statethat if the developer reneges in the development
of the downtown area, the property would revert back to the
City.
Chairman Madsen said he would cast a negative vote on the motion
because he.has not yet seen traffic studies to'indicate that
the street should be vacated.
Ms. Larew stated that she would also vote no because she doesn't
feel the vacation of Capitol Street fits in with other traffic
plans she is aware of. Stating that closing Capitol would not
seem compatible with plans to restrict traffic on two other north -
south streets in the renewal area, Clinton and Dubuque Streets,
she noted that.Capitol is one of '.only a few north -south streets
in the city that have a separated crossing at the Rock Island
Railroad tracks.
Ms. Cain said she would vote no because of the timing that is
involved. She said this is not to be considered a vote against
urban renewal but she felt it would be premature to vacate the
street at the present time.
® The motion carried 4-3 with Ms.
Larew voting against the motion.
Cain, Chairman Madsen, and Ms.
The meeting adjourned.
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Tentative .Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa
September 24, 1974--4:30 p.m.
Community Development Conference Room
A. Call to Order by Chairman
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
1. Meeting of September 12, 1974
D. Zoning Items:
1. Z-7414. Rezoning of tract of land belonging to Amerex
Corporation (vic. north and south of Haywood Drive and
west of Laura Drive). Recently rezoned R1A to R3A to
satisfy District Court order. Review of above rezoning
with desirability of rezoning to R3. Council referral:
7/18/74. Deferred by Planning and Zoning: 9/12/74.
2. Z-7417. Amendment of Zoning Code to apply high-rise
provisions to CBS Zone. Council referral: 8/8/74.
Deferred by Planning and.Zoning: 8/22/74--9/12/74.
3. Z-7420. Ordinance amending Zoning Code regarding
fence and shrub heights. Also includes amending
Municipal Code Chapter 3.38, in particular 3.38.8.A.
Council referral: 9/11/74.
E. Annexation Item:
la. A-7401. Voluntary annexation request made by Gordon
Russell for tract of land east of Highway 218 and west
and south of old land -fill (see location map).
Date filed: 8/16/74. 45 day limitation: 9/30/74.
lb. Z-7418. Request made for M2 zoning in conjunction with
annexation request.
Date filed: 8/16/74 45 day limitation: 9/30/74.
F. Subdivision Items,
1. S-7414. Washington Park Addition, Part 9. Preliminary
Plat. North of back lot lines along Princeton Road and
east of back lot lines along Mt. Vernon Drive. Filed by
Bruce Glasgow and Frank Boyd.
Date filed: 8/12/74 45 day limitation: 9/26/74.
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2. 5-7415. Valley View of River Heights, First Addition,
Johnson=County, Iowa°. Located'on north edge of River
Heights area. Preliminary and final plat. County
re fe rral I.
Date filed: 9/3/74 45 day limitation: 10/18/74.
Discussion Items:
1. P-7317. Proposed Ordinance creating a University Zone (U) .
2. C-7401. Design standard for Public Works Improvements.
Council referral: 8/27/74. 45 day limitation: 10/11/74.
3.
Informal
discussion
of
R3A Area
Study proposals.
4.
Informal
discussion
of
Melrose
Lake area.
S. Informal meeting with William Preucil regarding zoning
for a music school.
6. Change of meeting time and date for Planning and Zoning.
7. Setting of special meeting to discuss R-14 Urban Renewal
amenities.
Adjournment
Regular meeting -- September 26, 1974
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SUBJECT: Z-7417. Amendment to Zoning
Code to apply high-rise provisions
to CBS Zone; Council referral:
8/8/74; deferred by Planning
and Zoning Commission: 8/22/74
and 9/12/74.
COMMITTEE A special committee of the
ANALYSIS: Planning and Zoning Commission
met on September 18th to
review and recommend appropriate
changes to the High Density and Medium Density Districts of the
Additional Regulations for a high rise apartment house or apart-
ment hotel. Amendments suggested by the Committee, as presented
in the revis.-id draft of a proposed ordinance attached hereto,
include:
1. That high rise apartment houses or apartment hotels be
permitted in the CBS Zone. High density development near
the central business district will produce a "walk-in"
trade area for support of businesses and a more feasible
development of housing for the elderly.
2. Restriction of high density high rise apartment houses or
apartment hotels from the R3A Zone. It was the Committee's
conception that high density high rises should only be
permitted near the central business district where high
density development would not result in an adverse effect
upon adjacent property. There are many areas of the
City zoned R3A, including a large portion of the area
encompassed in the R3A Area Study, where high density
development would be inappropriate.
3. That one and one-half parking spaces be provided for each
dwelling unit in the Medium Density District. High rise
apartment houses or apartment hotels in this District are
permitted in an R3A Zone. It can be assumed that such
development will occur away from the conveniences of the
central business district necessitating higher parking
standards
STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning
September 26, 1974
Commission '
SUBJECT: A-7401 and Z-7418. Request by
Mr. Gordon Russell to annex
by voluntary petition a 44.95
acre tract of land located east
of Highway 218, south of the southerly City limits, and west of
the City's landfill site and to zone said tract M2; date filed:
8/16/74; 45 -day limitation: 9/30/74.
STAFF The applicant has expressed
ANALYSIS: the desire to annex the
subject tract to the City
and for M2 Zoning for the
purpose of permitting the operation of a "car crusher" on
approximately the central portion of the site. A car crusher,
as its name would connote, flattens a car body for easy transport
to a recycling plant. The operation performs an important
function of disposing of abandoned and wrecked automobiles which
otherwise would be hauled to a junkyard, but because of the
nature of the operation,_it should be isolated from public
view and located-in'an area which will not engender adverse
effects upon adjacent property owners.
Presently, land in the City's landfill site is being leased for
operation .of the car crusher but on a temporary basis since the
City is desirous of eventually utilizing the site for recreational
use. The subject tract, if annexed and zoned M2, would provide
a permanent location for the operation.
The east portion of the subject tract is perhaps the most
desirable location for a car crusher because of its obscurity
from public view by existing natural vegetation and eventual
development along Highway 218. Even more importantly, the operation
would not result in any adverse effects upon adjoining property
owners. The possible eventual acquisition and development of
the land along the Iowa River and east of the subject tract for
public recreational use, should, however, be given consideration.
Annexation of the subject tract would appear to be slightly
premature since the City is presently incapable of serving the
area with sanitary sewer. However, the existing lift station
and force main which serves the area to the north was designed
with a capacity sufficient to dispose of sewage at residential
densities from the subject tract. Annexation, however, is an
important process from a planning standpoint because the City is
then capable of "controlling" urban growth.
The subject tract is presently.zoned CH - Highway Commercial in
® the County. As _a mere extension of development from the north,
however, the land would appear to be better suited for light
® industrial uses than uses characteristic of a CH Zone. This is
particularly valid when considering that the South Ilighway 218
corridor possesses all the amenities desirable for industrial
development including a level and stable terrain, access to
Highway 218 and perhaps eventually from Highway 518, water
resource, and rail.
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The subject tract is presently undulated from past sand and
gravel operations. It is conceivable that at the present rate
of restoration by filling the property would not be suitable
for industrial development for a period of at least
ten years.
Normally, it would be considered desirable to pease
sucin a "holding zone" tlicantpreserve
doesthavehe land
theuntil
optioneady for howeverurofn
development. The app property for er, uses.
remaining in the County and utilizing the prop y
Considering all aspects from a planning standpoint, the best
alternative would suggest annexing the subject tract and
zoning the westerly 300 feet M1 and the remaining portion M2.
This would result in allowing a car crusher operation on the
rear portion of the property and eventual uses along the front
portion which are more conducive to the area than if permitted
to develop in the County under a CH Zone.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
M1, and the remaining portion be
the Riverfront.Commission.
STAFF
COMMENT:
It is the staff's recommendation
that the subject tract be
annexed into the City, the
westerly 300 feet be rezoned
zoned M2 subject to review by
An important future consider-
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that the east side of the South
Highway 218 corridor will
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traffic hazards would be avoided.
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September 26, 1974
SUBJECT: S-7414. Preliminary Plat of
Washington Park Addition, Part 9
located west of Green Mountain
and
east and north of Washington Park Additions, Partts15ethroughe8 (Mountrly Vernon
Drive and Princeton Road); date filed: 8/12/74; 45 -day limitation: 9/26/74.
STAFF The subject 19.62 acre addition
ANALYSIS: consists of 47 lots for an
average density of 2.4 lots/
acre. The smallest lot con-
sists of approximately 10,725 square feet which exceeds by a considerable
margin the minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 square feet in the RIB Zone.
The plat, having been previously reviewed by the staff and revised, meets
all the requirements of the Subdivision Code with the exception of the location
of easements for "public, semi-public or community use", namely utility ease-
ments for telephone and electrical installations.
It should be noted that the Tight -of -way for Green Mountain Drive is indicated
as 60 feet, as is the right-of-way for said street in Washington Park Addition,
Part 8. It was previously felt necessary to provide a collector street
between Washington Street and Rochester Avenue for internal circulation.
The staff is of the opinion, however, that Washington Street, Mount Vernon
Drive, and Amhurst Street will provide sufficient access to the neighborhood
encompassed by Court Street, First Avenue, Rochester Avenue, and Scott
Boulevard. It would, therefore, seem more appropriate to reduce the right-
of-way width to SO feet, the minimum width required for a residential street,
to increase the buildable area of adjacent lots. Sidewalks would be "jogged"
but certainly at no detriment to the addition.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the staff's recommendation
that the plat be approved if
revised to show the location
Of utility easements.
STAFF A sanitary sewer located
COMMENT: along rear property lines
has both advantages and
h it
is less costly to install than along streets where smore nadequatetages
Althoucompaction
and backfill are required, access to manholes when a line is plugged presents
a problem. Ten foot utility easements along sanitary sewers for maintenance
are required, but as in the case of the sanitary sewer along the rear property
lines common to Lots 180 through 189 and 202 through 205 and 207, it is
necessary to enter with maintenance equipment at Columbia Circle to reach the
manhole.at Lot 189 without assuming liability for damage of private property.
Perhaps consideration should be given to amending the Subdivision Code to
require easements for access to manholes located along rear property lines
such as along Lots 181 and 182, 185 and 186, and 189 and 190.
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SUBJECT: S-7415. Preliminary and Final
Plat of Valley View of River
Heights, First Addition
located south of Stewart
Road and east of old U.S. Highway 218 in Johnson County;
county referral; date filed: 9/3/74; 45 -day limitation: 10/18/74.
STAFF The subject addition, although
ANALYSIS: located outside of the City
limits, is subject to
approval by the City as
required by Section 409.14 of the Code of Iowa for subdivisions
within two miles of the City. The purpose of the regulation
is to give the City control over the pattern of development in
areas which may eventually be annexed to the City.
Specifically, as outlined in Section 409.14 (a copy of said
section which is attached hereto), "for the information of
the City Council and the City Plan Commission, where such exists,
and to facilitate 'action on proposed plats, the City Council
shall have authority by ordinance to prescribe reasonable rules
and regulations governing the form of said plats and require
such data and information to accompany same on presentation
for approval as may be deemed necessary by the said council".
Rules and regulations established by ordinance are outlined
in Section 9.50.4 of the Subdivision Code -- "whenever the
owner of any tract or parcel of land within the corporate
limits of the City or within two (2) miles thereof wishes to
make a subdivision of the same, he shall submit to the Clerk,
fourteen (14) copies of a preliminary plat for approval together
with the following information ...". Basically, as_ stated,
the same information as required for a subdivision within the
City must be submitted for a subdivision within two (2) miles
of the City.
The subdivision plat is incomplete in the following respects:
1. Existing and proposed utilities within and adjacent to
the subdivision including drain pipes, culverts, water
mains, gas and electricity.
2. Contours at five foot intervals or less.
3. Location of utility easements.
4. Street grades proposed for _Valley View Circle.
5. Cross section of Valley View Circle showing curb, gutter,
paving and sidewalks.
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6. Name and address of the owner.
7. Graphic scale.
B. Length of lot markers.
9. Fifteen foot radii at the intersection of Valley View
Circle with Stewart Road.
As indicated in a letter attached hereto addressed to the City
Council from Mr. William Tucker, there is some question to
the extent of jurisdiction over this plat by the City. Con-
sideration should nevertheless be given to the eventual
reconstruction of Stewart Road as a major arterial street.
Stewart Road is over a mile in length and could conceivably
serve as access to a vast area of residential development
occuring both on the north and south sides._ For this reason,
the right-of-way should be widened and seven (7) feet within
the addition parallel to Stewart Road dedicated to the County.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
the plat is revised to include
® items 1 through 9 and seven (7)
dedicated to the County.
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It is the staff's
recommendation the
subject preliminary and
final plat be approved if
information enumerated in
feet along Stewart Road is
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IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
September 3, 1974
Honorable City Council
(:ity of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Sirs and Mesdames:
(inclosed herewith you will find six copies of a
plat of Valley View of River Heights. By reason of
change in law any plat now located within two miles of
the corporate limits of any city or town which has a
planning and zoning commission must be approved by the
City Council before the same can be filed for record
with the County Auditor.
This plat has been filed with the County and
approved by the County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Taa:rnaw..
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(AnrA CUnr ]16�
There is substantial question in my mind as to the
extent of jurisdiction over this plat by your Planning
and Zoning Commission. I have taken this matter up with
your legal department and also discussed it with Donald
Schmiser, associate planner.
I have performed all legal services in connection
with the development of the River Heights area which com-
menced in 1958. The original topographical map is in my
possession and I will be happy to work with you or any
department in connection with obtaining approval of this
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plat. I would also appreciate the opportunity to apPear
before you to explain the conflict which apparently exists
in the Iowa law..
We had hoped to have the lots .in this subdivision
available for sale as substantial investment has already
been incurred and accordingly any expediency would be
greatly appreciated. 1 might also indicate for your en-
gineering department that all water, gas and electricity
are underground and located in the streetways except where
shown on the one plat. There is no central sewage system
in the subdivision or any of the subdivisions in this area
of the County.
Respectfully submitted,
William M. Tucker
WMT: sf
cc: Mr. .John_ Lind
River Heights Development Company
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Cii'x CLERK
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14409.12, CITIES AND TOWNS -PLATS [See note p, ion]
less from such encumbrance. [C97,§915; S13,
6015; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39,§6276; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62,
66, 71,§409.111
Raferred to In I4o9.9
409.12 Record -filing. The signed and ac-
knowledged plat and the attorney's opinion,
together with the certificates of the clerk,
recorder, and treasurer, and the affidavit and
bond, if any, together with the certificate of
approval of the council, shall be entered of rec-
ord in the proper record books in the office of
the county recorder. When so entered, the plat
only shall be entered of record in the office of
the county auditor and shall be ofno validity
until so filed, in both offices. [C51,§§635, 636;
R60,§§1019, 1020; C73,§560; C97,§§915, 917; S13,
§915. C24, 27, 31, 35; 39,96277; C46, 50, 54, 58,
62. 66, 71,6409.121
40Sz0A, ch 79,17, editorially divided - -
Exoeptlon u to plat* filed before July 4, 1949, see 59CA, eh
191.1
409.13 Effect of record. Such acknowledg-
ment and recording shall be equivalent to a
deed In fee simple of such portion of the prem.
Imes platted as is set apart for streets or other
public use, or as is dedicated to charitable,
religious, or 'educational purposes. [C51,§637;
R60.§1021; C73,§561; C97,§917; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39,
16278; C46,.50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71,§409.131
r4091,14. -Approval condition to filing and re•
ig.No county auditor or recorder shallafter file or record, nor permit to be filed
or recorded, any plat purporting to lay out or
subdivide any tract of land into lots and blocks
within any, city having a population by `the
latest federal census of twenty-five thousand
or over, or* within a city of any size having a
plan commission organized' under the provi-
sions of chapter 373 or, except as hereinafter
provided, within two miles of the limits: of
such city, unless such plat has been first filed
with and approved by the council of such city
as provided in section 409.7, and by the city
plan oomm[sslon as required by► law In cities
where such commission exists.
If In any case the limits of any such city are
at any place less than four miles distant from
the limits of any other city, then at such place
Jurisdiction to approve plats shall extend to a
line equidistant between the limits of said
cities.
For the Information of the city council and
the city plan commission, where such exists,
and to facilitate action on proposed plats,.the
city council shall have authority by ordinance
to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations
governing the form of said plats and require
such data and information to accompany same
on presentation for approval as . may ' be
deemed necessary by the said council.
Said plats shall be exalnined by such city
council, and city plan commisslon where such
exists, with a view to ascertaining whether
the same conform to the statutes' relating "to
plats within the city and within the ,ilmits pre-
scribed by this section, and whether streets,
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alleys, boulevards, parks and public places
shall conform to the general plat of the city
and conduce to an orderly development there.
of, and not conflict or interfere with rights of
way or: extensions of streets or alleys already
established, or otherwise interfere with the
carrying out of the comprehensive city plan,
in case such, has been adopted by such city. If
such plats shall conform to the statutes of the
state and ordinances of such city, and if they
shallfall within the general plan for such city
and the extensions thereof, regard being had
for public streets, alleys, parks, sewer connec-
tions,.water service, and service of other util-
ities, then it shall be the duty of said council
and commission to endorse their approval upon
the plat submitted to it; provided that the city
council may require as a condition of approval
of such plats that the owner of the land bring
all streets to a grade acceptable to the council,
and comply with such other reasonable re-
quirements in regard to Installation of public
utilities, or other Improvements, as the council
may deem requisite for the protection of the
public interest.
The council may require that the owner of
the land or his contractor, furnish a good and
sufficient bond for the Installation of the said
Improvements according to city specifications
and for the repairs necessitated by defects in
material or workmanship not to exceed two
years from and after completion.
The. approval. of the city council shall be
deemed an acceptance of the proposed dedica-
tion for public use, and owners and purchas-
ers shall be deemed to have notice of the pub-
lic plans, maps and reports of the council and
city plan commission, if any, having charge of
the design, construction and maintenance of
the city streets affecting such property within
the jurisdiction of such cities.
If any such plat of land Is tendered for re-
cording in the office of the county recorder or
county auditor of any county in which any
city of the above class may be situated, it shall
be the duty of such county recorder and audi-
tor to examine such plat, to ascertain whether
the endorsement of approval by the city coun-
cil, as herein provided for, shall appear there-
on. If it shall, and the plat otherwise conforms
to the provislons of law, said officers shall ac-
cept same' for recording. If such endorsement
does not appear thereon said officers shall re-
fuse and decline to accept such plat, and any
filing thereof shall be void. Any failure to
observe' the: provisions of this section on the
Part of -any county recorder or county auditor
shall constitute a misdemeanor in office. (027,
31, 35,16278-b1; C39,16278.1; C46, 50, 54, 58. 62,
66, 71,§409.141
deferred to in 1409.16
409.13 Disapproval -appeal In case, on ap•
plication for such approval of any plat, the
city council shall fall to either approve or re-
Ject the some within sixty days from date of
application, the person proposing said plat
shall have the right to file the same with the
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disapprove(
shall point
objectionab
refusing to
cant shall
trict court
rejection b
with the cI
able de no
accorded s
assure its
§6278-b2;
§409.151
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of sections
void, and t
cil having
institute a
In which <
b3; C39,§627
409.17 Cl
towns shall
nance the n,
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recorder a
where the
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such change
35, 39,§6279;
409.18 Va
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where any If
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SUBJECT:
STAFF
COMMENT:
discussion
amended to
P-7317. Proposed ordinance
amending the Zoning Code to
establish a University Zone
(U) .
Submitted herewith is a revised
draft of the proposed ordinance
included in a Staff Report
dated March 14, 1974. After
with University officials, the proposed ordinance was
incorporate three major objectives:
1. To create a U Zone applicable to only public colleges and
universities,
2. To omit any regulations which the City does not have the
authority to enforce and
3. To give the.University the.same "protection" from outside
influences as it had in an R3A"Zone.
Mr. Richard Gibson, Director of the Office of Facilities Planning
and Utilization of the University of Iowa, has indicated that
"in general the proposed changes meet the objectives of the
University and we have no basic changes to propose at this time".
Minor changes were suggested, however, and are indicated as
follows:
1. As a suggestion a paragraph B could be added to paragraph
8.10.4 which would automatically_provide for the rezoning of
property purchased by the University to the U zone classi-
fication. As this seems, without exception, to be the
intent of the U zone classification, this provision would
make the ordinary steps required for rezoning unnecessary.
2. The use of a paragraph (p) in lieu of a sub -paragraph (1)
to paragraph (a) might be more consistent with present format.
3. 8.10.6.D.3 (b) Add at the end of the phrase except in the
VP (U) zone". This change is consistent with others which
recognize the inapplicability of the City Zoning Code to
the University. Additionally; recent University facilities,
with appropriate permission, have been constructed below
the elevation stipulated by the Code.
4. 8.10.7.1 Strike "University" from the draft as being
redundant.
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5.
6.
7.
8.10.7.1 1. and 2. The following is offered as alternate
language:
"Premises in the U. Zone may be used for those purposes
within the powers and duties of the appropriate college
or university governing board, having ownership thereof."
Adoption of this language would also permit deletion of
paragraph 8.10.26.A.4a.
8.10.18.A.2.b. Add "or U Zone use is begun".
This addition is necessary as neither of the existing
triggering provisions, subdivision Or issuance of building
permit, is applicable to the University.
8.10.19.11 A and B
Add to the end of each paragraph "boundary line".
Additional comments by the staff will be discussed at such
time as the commission reviews the proposed ordinance.
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CHAPTER 8.10
ZONING ORDINANCE
Sections: (adding thereto)
8.10.7.1 U Zone Use Regulations
8.10.4 DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF.
A. (adding thereto)
U - University Zone
8.10.6 VALLEY CHANNEL_ AND VALLEY PLAIN ZONE USE
REGULATIONS.
D.2. (adding thereto)
(a)(1) VP (U); the uses as regulated by
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8.10.7.1 U ZONE USE REGULATIONS.
Premises in the U University Zone shall be used for
the following purposes only:
1. Public college
associated bui
limited > to: a
classrooms, la
lecture halls,
centers._and at
2. Dormitories,t
student housin
or'university.
s and universities,
ldings and uses such
dministrative and fa
tortes, cnapels
raries, student
is and medical
rding and lodgi
units.administe
8.10.18 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
including
as but not
culty offices,
auditoriums,
an faculty
acilities.
houses, and
by colle
A. Screening. Where any commercial or industrial use,
the open storage of any materials or equipment, or
four (4) or more off-street parking spaces are located
along the side or, rear of any lot adjoining an existing
or proposed residential development in an R district
or U Zone, adequate screening sufficient to obscure
sa ua use, open storage or parking from view within the
R district or U Zone shall be preserved, planted or
constructed, andmaintained in accordance with the
following provisions:
1. Materials
a. Permanent type evergreen plantings of a
variety hardy to Iowa climate shall be
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8.10.19
II.
USE
installed at an initial height of at least
three (3) feet and have a permanent height
of at least six (6) feet within five (5)
years after installation.
b. In lieu of a planting screen, a six (6)
foot solid fence of heavy construction
approved by the Building Inspector may be
used for screening purposes.
2. Time of Installation
a. If adjacent land in an R district or U Zone
is platted or developed for residential use,
screening shall be provided before the property
is occupied or used.
b. If adjacent land in an R district or U Zone is
neither platted nor developed for residential
use, screening need not be provided until
within six (6) months after either the approval
of a subdivision or the issuance of a building
permit for development of a separate tract in
an adjacent R Zone or occupancy in an adjacent
U Zone.
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(substituting in lieu thereof)
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
7. nNF.S
Airport and The end of all runways ANY EXCEPT
landing field shall not be located within R - U
500 feet of any adjacent
property lines
Commercial Shall not be located ANY EXCEPT
greenhouses and closer than 25 feet from R, U AND
nurseries 'R' or 'U' Zone property ORP
lines
High rise A. HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT R3A - R3B
apartment 7. Any proposed high
house or apart- rise apartment house or
ment hotel apartment hotel must be
located a minimum of 200
feet from any R1A, R1B,
R2 or U Zone.
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USE
Hospitals and 1. (Unchanged) ANY EXCEPT
private educational U AND ORP
anE religious
institutions
Philanthropic SAME_ REQUIREMENTS AS THOSE ANY EXCEPT
FOR "HOSPITALS AND PRIVATE R1A, R1B,
EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS U AND ORP
INSTITUTIONS".
8.10.22 HEIGHT REGULATIONS
B.1. A church, temple, hospital, institution or school
may be increased in height up to a maximum height
of 70 feet if set back an additional two (2) feet
over the yard required in Section 8.10.23 for each
foot over the height limit otherwise required.
T'section has no effect on the height limitations
for the CB, M2 and U Zones.
8.10.23 YARD REGULATIONS
A. (adding thereto)
ONE FRONT YARD
HAVING A DEPTH
ZONE OF
U
None
TWO SIDE
YARDS HAVING
WIDTH OF
None
ONE REAR
YARD HAVING
A DEPTH OF
None
B.3. On corner lots in the C, M, and IP Zones that
rear upon an R or U Zone, a 25 foot yard must
be provided along the side street side.
8.10.24 AREA REGULATIONS
A. (adding thereto)
LOTS
FRONTAGE WIDTH AREA IN
ZONE IN FT. IN FT. SQ. FT.
U None None None
DWELLINGS
SINGLE TWO MULTI-
FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY
None None None
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8.10.25
A. In all zones except the CB and U Zones there shall
be provided at the time any building or use is
created or structurally altered (except as other-
wise provided in this Chapter), off-street parking
spaces in accordance with the following require-
ments:
Use
1. Single Family Dwellings.
2. Two Family and Multiple
Family Dwellings.
3. Assembly halls or rooms
without fixed seats;
exhibition halls (except
church assembly rooms) in
conjunction with audi-
toriums.
4. Clubs, lodges, fraternal
and similar organizations.
5. Fraternities, sororities,
and dormitories.
6. Rooming, lodging or
boarding houses, apartment
hotels, or tourist homes.
7. Motels and hotels.
8. Churches, except that
existing churches and
additions to or enlarge-
ments of churches existing
on August 7, 1962, shall
be exempt from this
requirement.
9. hospitals, except
animal.
10. Clinic, except animal.
Space Requirements
Two spaces.
1l� spaces per dwelling
unit except that such
dwelling unit with less
than 300 square feet of
floor area shall have not
less than la spaces.
One space for each 100
square feet of floor area
used for assembly, dancing
or dining.
One space for each 300
square feet of floor area.
One space for each 300
square feet of floor area.
One space per each 300
square feet of floor area.
1; spaces per each living
unit.
One space for each 6 seats
in the main auditorium or
where pews or bench type
seats are provided, 20
inches of such seating
facilities shall be
counted as one seat.
One space for each bed.
One space for each 100
square feet of floor area.
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U
Use
5 5
11. Nursing and custodial
homes.
12. Schools, including public,
parochial, and private:
a. Nurseries, pre -kinder-
garten, kindergarten
and other schools
whereat least 100
square feet of open
play area is provided.
b. Elementary -junior high.
c. Senior high.
13. Libraries, museums and
art galleries.
14. Funeral homes and
mortuaries.
15. Auditoriums, theaters,
sports, arenas and stadiums.
Space Requirements
One space for each 100
square feet of floor
area.
Two spaces for each class-
room.
Three spaces for each
classroom.
Ten spaces for each
classroom.
One space for each 300 .
square feet of floor area.
One space for each 300
square feet of floor area.
One space for every 4
seats or where bench type
seats are provided, 20
inches of such seating
facilities shall be
counted as one seat.
16. For all uses except those above specified when located
in the R, Cl and CH Zones, one space for each 100
square 'feet of floor area; when located in the C2
Zone, one space for each 300 square feet of floor
area.
17. For commercial uses in the M and ORP Zones, one
space for each 300 square feet of floor area;
for all commercial uses in the CBS Zone, one
space for each 500 square feet of floor area;
for warehousing or storage use in the M and ORP
Zones, one space for each 1000 square feet of
floor area; for industrial uses in the M and
IP Zones, and all other uses in the ORP Zone,
one space for each two employees or maximum
number .working at any one time or one space for
each 600 square feet of floor area, whichever is
greater.
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In
the
R
district
and in the C, M, and IP Zones within
50'
of
an
R or U
Zone --
Where four (4) or more contiguous off-street parking
spaces are located, adequate screening of vehicles
sufficient to obscure said vehicles from public view
shall be designed, planted or constructed, and
maintained in accordance with the following provisions.
1. Permanent type evergreen plantings, hardy to Iowa
climate, installed at an initial height of at
least three (3)'feet 'and have a permanent height
of at least six (6) feet within five (5) years.
2. In lieu of planting strips, a six (6) foot solid
fence of heavy construction approved by the
Building Inspector may be used for screening
purposes.
8.10.25.D. LOCATION OF PARKING SPACE IN YARDS
1. In the R1A, R21 R3, R3A and R3B Zones, and in the
C, M and IP Districts within 50 feet of an R
District or U Zone, no parking space may be
located in.a required front yard. In the R1B
Zone, one. of the two required parking spaces
may be located in the required front yard.
3. Parking spaces may be provided in the rear yard
in the R and ORP Zones and in any yard in the C,
M, IP and U Zones except that in the C and M Zones,
no parking -space may be provided in a front yard
unless the building is set back at least 30 feet
from the street. In'the ORP Zone no parking
space may be provided in the front yard except
for guest parking which, if suitably screened
from view at the street, may be located within
50 feet of the front yard line.
8.10.26
A. 4a.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
E
In the U Zone, there may be any accessory
ential to the normal operation or conduct
the principle uses permitted.
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Cly of Iowa - City
V17QRA.-z.j'WDUM
DATE: September 20, 1974
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Acting City Manager
RE: Informal Council Sessions
The following topics have been scheduled for informal Council
sessions:
September 23, 1974 - 4:00 P.M. (Monday)
1. Discussion of Section 23 Housing application.
2. Review of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the VA
Parking Ramp.
September 24, 1974- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday)
1. Discussion of letter from Sarah Fox, Chairperson, Parks $
Recreation Commission.
2. Discussion of Purchasing Manual.
ae
September 25, 1974 -- 7:30 P.M. (Wednesday)
***PUBLIC MEETING.REGARDING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1974 CANCELED.
October 1, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday)
1. Discussion of CEQ draft Noise Ordinance.
2. Executive session to discuss appointments to the Johnson
County Reg ional'Planning Commission and the Board of Electric
al Examiners.
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