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CIVIC CENTER T-TIGINSERING CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMI1I?itC PRESF11T: David Hartwig
Gary Blockwenn
Elliott Full
Claude Peterson
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I Li ME RS ABSENT:
Jack Perkins
^Tr7i,JARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Chairman Iiartwig called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Minutos of the August meeting were read. It was moved by
Rleckwcnn, and seconded by Peterson, that the minutes be
approved as read. Motion carried
Fills for the month of. August were presented. It was moved
by Full, and seconded by Peterson that the bills be approved
as Presented. Motion carried.
11; wtvi pointed out that the electrical security lights on the
old United hanger are on the osame motor as the renter of the
£rrnlL ofricn. The Electrical Company determined that the
curronL- used would average out to $17.00 per month. It was
movnd by Full, seconded by Bleckwenn .that the leasee, J.
Newman Toomey, be credited for the last eleven months at $17.00
per month, or $187.00. Motion carried.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting: October 17, 1974, 7:30 P.M., Civic Center.
MINUTES
IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 2, 1974
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Branson, Bosserman, Fountain, White.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sheets, Retish, (McLaughlin resigned).
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Seydel, Hillis.
GUESTS PRESENT:
Mayor Czarnecki, Mary Struefort, Donna Dueker, Jim
Mullendore.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
REQUESTS 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 September 18,
1974 meeting be approved as written. Fountain seconded
the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
2. There was.no public discussion.
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3. Coordinators Report.'
Seydel reported he has seven leases open. It is very
difficult to find units that
are leasable. The situation in
the housing market has not changed too much in the
last thirty
days. There will probably be openings in the next 30-60 days.
If normal channels do not produce some units then Seydel will
try advertising.
Two new applications and one application by a former tenant
have been
received since the last meeting. Seydel recommended
approval of these. There has been a re -submission of an
application. The applicant wants permission to move in with two
other tenants. The
unit he wants to move into is a two bedroom
single family dwelling occupied by two unrelated elderly men.
The applicant is related through marriage to one of the men. e
Seydel recommended that the request be denied. This man has
had a difficult
time maintaining a unit. He has been asked to
leave three or four units during the last
year, primarily
because of his drinking habits and his housekeeping habits.
if
an efficiency unit could be found for him it would be much
better than allowinghim. to move in with the other men. Seydel
thinks it
would cause dissention among them and they would
probably wreck the house. While
he is eligible to participate
in the program Seydel recommended he not be granted the
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to move in with the other men.
White stated he thinks Seydel will have to make the decision
since he is familiar with the situation and circumstances.
Branson asked what he would do if not allowed to move in
with the others.
Seydel stated that the man would find a place like he has
found the last three or four. He was relocated by Urban Renewal
and was paid his relocation allowance. His relocation allowance
was a little over $1,000.00, all of this has been spent.
It was decided that Seydel will deny the request and keep
the applicants name
on the active list. Fie will he given an
opportunity to appeal this decision if he so desires.
This concluded Seydel's report on the present program.
Seydel stated that he has no information
on the status of our
existing program when the new housing bill is implemented.
4. Old Business.
Seydel informed the Commission of the status of the new
housing for the elderly program. Public advertising did appear
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in the Press Citizen on Friday and Monday. The meeting with
potential developers will be held today at 1:30 P.M. The
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Commission members were invited to attend. This will
members to find out what kinds of questions developers
asking.
enable the
will be
The Commission members were sent a LIJA review checklist.
This is the checklist that must be filled out on each proposal.
It will be the basis of the final decision. It will he sent to
Des Moines after the selection is made. When the proposals
are received on October 30, after 2:00, Seydel is to call FHA
Des Moines and give them the number of proposals received and
the firm's names. That is the only action required on that day.
Then the selection is made, that selection is made here, FHA
does not enter into that. Seydel cautioned that the selection
is not made public until it is approved by FHA. The proposals
can be discussed in open session but the final selection must
be made inclosed session. Seydel noted that in the new
notice of application approval that he received, dated September
25, 1974, there is a change in terminology from tentative commitment
to binding commitment. The commitment expires in five months
if an agreement isn't entered into.
5. New Business.
Discussion with Mayor Czarnecki.
Branson welcomed the Mayor and asked him if he had a
chance to read the minutes of the preceding meeting and if
he would like to react to them.
Czarnecki said he welcomed the chance to discuss where
we are on some of these issues. Czarnecki stated that as far
as the newspaper article about student housing there never was
any intent to promise that anyone would have an inside track
into any of the funds that are available. It has been approached
with the idea that funds are available through the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 and everyone can participate
in plans for this money. The public hearing to discuss these
plans is scheduled for tonight. Forty to fifty invitations have
been sent out to organizations and to a few individuals who have
been participating. Clayton Ringgenberg has helped to organize
the meeting. There will be a forty minute slide show describing
the major features of the bill. Then there will be a brief
explanation of the funds. The census problem will be discussed.
Czarnecki stated that he doesn't think the census problem is as
crucial in the short run; as it could be in the long run.
Clarification of the rules is being pursued. 20% of the total
funds will go to towns under 50,000 population. So Iowa City
wouldn't get as much as they would if they were over 50,000
population.
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After the explanation of the funds the audience will divide
into groups to determine how they would like the process to
work.
Branson stated the the Housing Commission had already
worked on a statement for the meeting. (See attached.) If
the statement is appropriate she will read it at the meeting.
Bosserman asked if the money would he divided on a
percentage basis.
Czarnecki stated that we have to come up with a plan
and the money could possibly be used for just one thing.
Seydel stated that what the Council is trying to do is
to satisfy one of the requirements in the processing of an
application and that is public input. The first thing the
City would have to do is submit an application for these funds
they are not automatically received. The application will
contain a three year community development plan. Within
that application there are six requirements that must be met
one of them is that there be a housing assistance plan.
Seydel views that as one of the most crucial portions of the
application.
Czarnecki stated that he didn't know what the Housing
Commission's role would be at the meeting since he didn't
know how it would be set up.
Branson said she is anxious at this point for the
Housing Commission to make some recommendations. The Commission
has a lot of time to spend on this and there is a lot they
can do if they aren't bypassed by the Council. Branson
thinks the meeting has been set too early since we have no
idea of the amount of the funds.
Czarnecki stated that we only have two months to set
up a plan.
Branson read a letter from Retish. Retish is very
concerned about housing for the handicapped. Retish recently
went to Des Moines to discuss housing for the handicapped
with Nate Rueben. Retish stated several of his concerns in
his letter such as; what has the community done in this area,
and what would happen if there was no Housing Commission.
Czarnecki was then asked about the tenant -landlord
ordinance. The Commission feels they should participate if
a study is needed.
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White asked Czarnecki if he determined the need for the
new tenant -landlord ordinance study.
Czarnecki stated that he did.
Branson asked if the study was paid for with City funds
with Council approval.
Czarnecki stated that it is being paid for with City
funds with Council approval.
Czarnecki stated that the purpose of the Housinq Commission
is to take care of the present leased housing program.
Seydel stated that the original resolution providing
for a Housing Commission provided for the Commission's doing
studies and applying for nev.* housing.
The statement to be read at the public meeting (see
attached) was presented by Branson. Several changes were
made.
White motioned to approve the statement to be read at
the public meeting as a minimum asking for housing for planning
purposes. Fountain seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
6. Bosserman moved and White seconded the motion that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be October 16, 1974.
Approved
October 2, 1974
Iowa City City Council and
Mayor Czarnecki
Civic Center
Dear City Council Members:
The Housing Commission is looking forward to the
development of 62 units of low rent housing for the
elderly that has been funded by the present Section 23
Housing Assistance Payments Program for new construction.
These 62 units barely touch the surface in terms
of the need for low cost housing. There are cities of
comparable populations that have 200 or 300 units in
operation.
The Housing Commission recommends that the Housing
Authority (City Council) establish the following priorities
for future housing assistance plans or programs.
1. Elderly to include disabled and handicapped.
2. Low income non -elderly families excluding those
whose head of household or spouse are full time
students.
3. Others to include student families.
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (HCD)
requires applicants for grants to provide a three year
community development plan. A part of this plan is the
community's plans for providing housing assistance. To
fullfill the need and follow the priorities noted above
the Housing Commission recommends that as soon as possible
after the HCD 1974 is funded and implemented the Housing
Authority apply for -an additional allocation for 100 - 120
units for the elderly. A portion of these units to be
congregate units. This to be followed by 80 - 100 units
® for non -elderly. This group to be re -habilitated units
with some provision for home ownership. These recommendations
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are minimum numbers for planning purposes.
The HCD 1974 provides an excellent opportunity for each
community to decide for themselves which things should have
highest priority. We believe a decent safe and sanitary
dwelling for all residents of 'the city should receive first
priority in the community development plan.
To prepare ourselves and better understand housing
developments, members of the Housing Commission have visited
several cities and viewed their actions in meeting housing
problems.
Cedar Rapids - Geneva Towers, 119 units for elderly.
Non-profit sponsored.
Hawthorne Hills, 202 units for elderly and
non -elderly. 221 D3 financing acid non-profit
sponsored. The city administers 220 units
Section 23 leased housing and there are
others in the city.
Ottumwa - Population 29,000, 300 units conventional
public housing in operation five years.
Burlington - Population 33,000, 201 units conventional
public housing in operation four years.
These are pointed out as specific examples of communities
that have taken positive action. The programs under which they
built their units are no longer in existance. They did not
succeed by sitting back and re -studying the problem.
The continuing increase in cost of housing, food and other
necessities of life is most crunching on the low income elderly,
handicapped and disabled. The Housing Commission urges all the
residents of this fine city to join with us in meeting our
responsibilities to see that this group is provided with housing
within their financial needs.
In closing it is pointed out that both Burlington and
Ottumwa have established Low Rent Housing Agencies (Housing
Commissions)which act as the Housing Authority. Here in
Iowa City the Housing Commission only makes recommendations.
Regardless of who is.the Authority we need housing assistance
in Iowa City now. We ask the City Council and all the residents
of the city to take positive action towards meeting the need.
Thank you,
Fredine Branson
Chairperson Housing Commission
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Call to Order by Chairman
Roll Call
Approval of minutes
1. Meeting of October 16, 1974
Zoning Items
1. Z-7414. Rezoning
Corporation (vic.
and west of Laura
satisfy District
with desirability
7/18/74.
of tract of land belonging to Amerex
north and south of Haywood Drive
Drive). Rezoned RIA to R3A to
Court order. Review of above rezoning
of rezoning to R3. Council referral:
2. Z-7417. Amendment to Zoning Code to apply high-rise
provisions to CBS Zone. Council referral: 8/8/74.
3. Z-7419. Streb-National By -Products rezoning, R1A to
Ml. Referred to Planning and Zoning and to Riverfront
Commission for consideration of Ml zoning with a
corridor along the river remaining R1A. Council
referral: 10/11/74.
4. 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.
5. Z-7421. Rezoning of tract of land, about 3/4 acre,
R1A to Ml (vic. South Riverside Drive near inter-
section with Highway 218 -- west of old landfill).
Requested by Charles Walden. Date filed: 10/7/74.
45 -day limitation: 11/21/74.
6. Z-7422. Consideration of rezoning 13 lots in the
Summit Street area, R3A to R2. The lots are in the
Kauffman and Summit Hill Additions located along
and adjacent to the intersection of South Summit Street
and East Court Street south of Burlington Street.
7. Z-7423. Consideration of rezoning, R3A to R3, an
area generally bounded by Dodge, Burlington and Summit
B. All lots on both sides of Governor Street from Bowery
Street to CRI&P RR and including the following
described parcels: the two (2) lots east and west
of the southeast and southwest corner lots
respectively at Bowery and Governor Streets.
C. All lots on both sides of Lucas Street from
Burlington Street to CRI&P RR except lots fronting
on Burlington Street.
D. All lots on both sides of Dodge Street from
Burlington Street to CRI&P RR except lots
fronting on Burlington Street.
E. Subdivision Item
1. 5-7415. Valley View of River Heights, First Addition,
Johnson County, Iowa. Located at north edge of
River Heights area. Preliminary and final plat.
County referral. Date filed: 9/3/74. Deferred by
P&Z: :9/26/74. 45 -day limitation: 10/18/74.
F. Discussion Items:
1. P-7317. Proposed ordinance creating a University
Zone (U).
2. C-7403. Letter from George McCormick dated 9/27/74.
Council referral: 10/4/74.
3. Letter from Elizabeth B. McKray and answer by Mayor
Edgar R. Czarnecki. For P&Z information.
4. P-7410. Consideration of an ordinance creating a
Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH).
5. Madison Street closure. Council referral: 10/17/74.
6. Delay of Gordon Russell annexation and rezoning until
suitable provisions made for buffering of parks and
recreation areas from adjacent uses.
0 G. Adjournment.
Regular meeting -- October 24, 1974
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SUBJECT:
a special use within the CBS Zone.
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Z-7417. Proposed ordinance
amending the Zoning Code to
permit a high-rise apartment
house or apartment hotel as
Council referral: 8/8/74.
STAFF 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 include:
1. That a high rise apartment house or apartment hotel be
permitted in the CBS Zone.
2. Restriction of high density high-rise apartment houses or
apartment hotels from the R3A Zone.
3. That one and one-half parking spaces be provided for each
dwelling unit in the Medium Density District.
After further consideration by the Commission as a whole at an
informal meeting held on October 7th, it was resolved that
further study should be given to the yard requirements for a
high-rise apartment house or apartment hotel.
The objective of yards around residential buildings is to assure
adequate privacy, a.desirable outlook, adequate natural light
and ventilation, and convenient access to and around the buildings.
Since it is proposed that a high-rise apartment house or apart-
ment hotel in the High Density District be permitted in only
the CBS and R3B Zones," it could be assumed that such development
would occur in the outer fringes of the central business district
in or near uses of a higher intensity. Yards will play less of
an importance in such areas, because residents are willing to
sacrifice the desirability of maximum privacy and open space
in favor of residing near the conveniences of the downtown
area. The outlook or visual effect, in addition, is less than
if located in a residential neighborhood.
In the Medium Density District, however, it is proposed that a
high-rise apartment house or apartment hotel be located not
only in the R3B Zone but also in the R3A Zone. Since a high-
rise apartment house or apartment hotel in an R3A Zone within
close proximity to a residential zone of the same or greater
restriction could cause a detrimental effect upon adjoining
residential property, provision for adequate yards is of utmost
importance.
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Protection of light is of importance to adjacent residents.
It is therefore necessary to as sure that light is not obstructed
by a tall building accomplishedonly by means of proper set-
backs. The lowest noon sun angle to occur at the latitude of
Iowa City is 24030' to horizontal. In other words, for every
foot of height, the sun will cast a shadow of 2.19 feet. On
the basis of this criteria, it would seem logical to require
2.2 feet ofadditionalside yard for every foot of height above
normal.heights.
Of equal importance is the protection of the character of the
neighborhood. The visual effects of a building will have the
most impact. For this reason, it is desirable if a tall building
is set back from a public street to give less of an appearance
of dominance.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
regulations in the Medium Density
Section 8.10.19II.B.4.
The yard requirements shall be
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It is the staff's recommendation
that the yard requirements in
the High Density District not
be amended but that the yard
District be amended as follows:
as
follows:
20
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25
feet
15
feet
In addition, the yards shall be increased by two and two-
tenths (2.2) feet for every foot of height above forty-
five (45) feet.
STAFF The staff will be preparing
COMMENT: a study in the near future
to "define and clarify
usable open space" particularly
for high-rise development. At that time, more sophisticated
requirements for high-rise development utilizing open space,
living space, floor area, total car, occupant car and recreation
space ratios will be presented as an alternative to the require-
ments presently enforced.
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` DATE: October 11, 1974
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
Attention: Donald Madsen
FROM: Iowa City City Council
RE: Referral
At their regular meeting on October 8th the Iowa City
City Council adopted the motion that the Streb rezoning
question be referred to Planning and Zoning and the
Riverfront Commission for consideration of M1 zone with
a corridor next to the river remaining RLA, and a
determination made.of how wide the corridor should be.
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
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SUBJECT: 2-7419. Consideration of a
buffer zone adjacent to the
Iowa River and a tract of land
commonly referred to as the
Streb-National By -Products
property.
STAFF The Riverfront Commission
COMMENT: indicated in their meeting
on Thursday, October 10, 1974,
the desirability of providing
screening between the river and the Streb-National By -Products
property in order to insulate the surroundings from visual aspects
of an industrial zone. On October 14, 1974, the staff met with
Stanley Consultants to discuss the possibility of providing a
buffer zone between the Iowa River and the Streb-National By -
Products property.
Approximately 100 feet of the Streb-National By -Products property
is subject to inundation since it is located within the floodway
zone of the Iowa River. The Iowa Natural Resource Council
prohibits any development within the floodway zone that would
obstruct the natural flow of flood waters. For this reason, no
building or structure is allowed to be erected in the floodway
area and a finished surface of the ground cannot be raised by
filling. Consequently, it would be impractical to develop
effective screening in the area due to the destruction caused
by inundation.
To resolve the dilemma concerning screening, it was suggested
that a total. of 130 feet of the subject tract fronting the river
be separated from the remaining tract in order to create a buffer
zone. The additional 30 feet beyond the 100 feet which is located
in the floodplain area would be used to develop a screen of
plantings to insulate the visual affects of an industrial zone.
The 30 -foot strip beyond the 100 -foot wide strip of floodway
would be a planting easement that would: (1) be counted as
property for yard considerations as part of any development,
(2) allow the City an easement for plantings and maintenance,
and (3) allow a transition between any fill in the floodway fringe
and the natural elevation of the floodway. Additionally, some
easement may be needed through the Streb property to provide
access to the riverfront area.
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STAFF The proposed ordinance amending
ANALYSIS: 8.10.27A of the Zoning Code
states: "No fence more than
30 percent solid and no
fence or planting more than two (2) feet high above street level
may be located within thirty (30) feet of the street right-of-
way intersection". The staff noted in review of the subject
ordinance several problems involving:
1. The height above street level. A street by definition is
"property dedicated or intended for primary access to
lots". It is important to make a distinction between a
street and the paved surface of a street. In common terms
a street is often referred to as the paved surface, but
by definition a street also includes not only the paved
surface but also the "parkway" or, in total, the right-
of-way. A definitive point in the street should be used
to determine the height of a fence and planting since the
parkway may not be at the same level as the paved surface.
2. The location of a fence or planting within 30 feet of the
street right-of-way intersection. In the R1A Zone the
setback for buildings is required to be 30 feet. However,
in all other zones except CH, PC and ORP, the required
setbacks for buildings are 25 feet or less. If buildings
are allowed within 30 feet of a street right-of-way inter-
section, should fences not more than 30 percent solid be
prohibited within the same distance?
Since the purpose of, the ordinance is to maintain a clear path
of a motor vehicle driver's vision of approaching vehicles
at street intersections, it would appear to be most logical
to restrict the height of a fence or planting to two feet
above the paved surface. The most definitive point on the
paved surface is the intersection of street centerlines.
In lieu of the requirement prohibiting the location of a fence
or planting within 30 feet of the street right-of-way inter-
section, a provision for the use of a triangular space at
the street corner determined by a diagonal line (a straight
line rather than a curved line) would be as effective and
avoid the question relating to the setbacks of buildings at
least in the R1B, R2; M1 and IP Zones. By application of
trigonometric functions, the distance from a street right-of-
way intersection to the intersection of setback lines on a
• corner lot is .71 of,the required setback. If the triangular
space, therefore, were determined on the basis of a diagonal
line connecting two pointsmeasuredthe distance of the
required setback divided by .71 from the street right-of-way
intersection, a building would never protrude beyond the distance
at which a fence or a planting were prohibited (assuming the
streets were perpendicular to each other).
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
On the basis of the analysis
presented, the staff would
recommend revising the
wording to read as follows:
To maintain a clear path of motor vehicle driver's vision of
approaching vehicles at street intersections, no fence more
than thirty (30) percent solid and no fence or planting more
than two (2) feet above the established elevation at the
intersection of street centerlines shall be located within a
triangular space at the street corners determined by a diagonal
line connecting two points measured along the street right-of-
way lines for a distance of thirty (30) feet or a distance
equivalent to the required setback divided by seven -tenths
(.7), whichever is lesser, equidistant from the street right-
of-way intersection.
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COMMENTS:
both been referred to the
both ordinances relate to
sections, they should be
This ordinance and a proposed
ordinance amending Section
3.38.8A TREES AND SHRUBS of
the Minicipal Code have
Commission for consideration. Since
vision clearance at street inter -
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SUBJECT: Z-7421. Application submitted
by Mr. Charles R. Walden to
rezone an approximate 3/4 -
acre tract of land located
east of South Riverside Drive near its intersection with Highway
218 (2650 South Riverside Drive) from an R1A Zone to an Ml Zone;
date filed: 10/7/74; 45 -day limitation: 11/21/74.-
STAFF
1/21/74.
STAFF The subject tract, presently
ANALYSIS: occupied by the Walden
Construction Company ware-
house, is in one of three
small remaining areas in south Iowa City along the Highway 218 -
Riverside Drive Corridor zoned R1A, the Streb-National By -Products
property being a second. The property is bounded by two single
family homes on the north and south, the Maher Brothers Transfer
and Storage Inc. property on the east, and South Riverside Drive
and Highway 218 on the west.
A direct comparison could be made of this tract to the Streb-
National By -Products property in the following respects:
1. Like the Streb property, the tract is perhaps most conducive
to industrial development because of the predominance of
industrial and related uses in the area,
2. Both properties were zoned for a use other than single
family when located in the County, and
3. Both tracts are located adjacent to residential development.
There are, however, two notable exceptions and they are:
1. Properties developed for residential use adjacent to the
subject tract are zoned for residential use, and
2. The subject tract is not located near the floodplain
of the Iowa River.
Statements made previously in staff reports of the Streb-
National By -Products property on December 13, 1973, and
September 12, 1974, therefore, have certain application to
the subject rezoning proposal. In reiteration, the precarious
approval of uses permitted in the M1 zone which include "any
use except those specifically confined to the M2 Heavy Industrial
zone" may precipitate a "hodge podge" development. Of most
concern to the staff from a planning standpoint is the develop-
ment of the land for other than industrial or related uses,
particularly residential; every attempt should be made to
discourage, any further residential development in the south
Iowa City area.
be delayed until the M1 Zone is revised, as proposed, to permit
only uses of an industrial or related nature.
STAFF The (RMH) Residential Mobile
COMMENT: Home Zone ordinance under
preparation by the staff
is near completion. Sub-
sequent high priority staff items include amendment of the M1
and M2 Zones and revision of the screening requirements where
the M district abuts a residential or recreational use.
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DATE:
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
Attention: Don Madsen
FROM: Iowa City City Council
RE: Referral
Ocotber 4, 1974•
At their regular meeting on October 1, 1974, the Iowa City
Council received the attached letter from George McCormick.
The motion was adopted to refer the letter to Planning and
Zoning Commission for report back.
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk