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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-07 Bd Comm minutesTEMPORARY CITIZEN. COMMUNITY DEVE7 November 7, 1974. MEMBERS PRESENT: )PMENT `ACT Huntley, Bolnick, Bonney, Wilson, Baum MEMBERS ABSENT: Reed, Burge, Doran, Harris, Hyde, Peterschmidt OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Czarnecki, Councilwoman Davidsen, Kay Maune SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Harry Baum was elected Secretary Pro Tem. Those members present nominated people for the Steering Committee according to the categories established at the November 4, 1974 meeting. Czarnecki related Hyde's nominations to the committee. The following people were chosen as Steering Committee members: Claudia Dal r- is 1018 1/2 Ronalds`St. (Home ) 338-0835 Debbie McCall 23 Johnson's Mobile Home Park (Home) 351-3686 Harry Baum 942 Iowa Avenue, Apt. 2 (Home) 351-0859 Ira Bolnick 525 Iowa Avenue (Home) 338-8619 Sheran Neessen 2422 Bartelt Road Dan Rogers 331 S. Lucas (Home) 338-1530 H. R. Amidon 830 N. Dodge (Home) 338-6438 Wetherill Winder 927 Rundell (Home) 338-5058 Helen Moorehead Black's Gaslight Village 414 Brown Street Preston Harris 218 N. Lucas (Home) 338-5287 Kathy Young 755 Oakland Avenue (Home) 337-7549 It was moved by Wilson, seconded by Bonney, that the slate of names be appointed to the Steering Committee. Motion passed with 3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining. The following people were selected as alternates in the event someone could not serve on the Committee: MINUTES, TEMPORARY CITIZEN. COMMUNITY DEVE7 November 7, 1974. MEMBERS PRESENT: )PMENT `ACT Huntley, Bolnick, Bonney, Wilson, Baum MEMBERS ABSENT: Reed, Burge, Doran, Harris, Hyde, Peterschmidt OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Czarnecki, Councilwoman Davidsen, Kay Maune SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Harry Baum was elected Secretary Pro Tem. Those members present nominated people for the Steering Committee according to the categories established at the November 4, 1974 meeting. Czarnecki related Hyde's nominations to the committee. The following people were chosen as Steering Committee members: Claudia Dal r- is 1018 1/2 Ronalds`St. (Home ) 338-0835 Debbie McCall 23 Johnson's Mobile Home Park (Home) 351-3686 Harry Baum 942 Iowa Avenue, Apt. 2 (Home) 351-0859 Ira Bolnick 525 Iowa Avenue (Home) 338-8619 Sheran Neessen 2422 Bartelt Road Dan Rogers 331 S. Lucas (Home) 338-1530 H. R. Amidon 830 N. Dodge (Home) 338-6438 Wetherill Winder 927 Rundell (Home) 338-5058 Helen Moorehead Black's Gaslight Village 414 Brown Street Preston Harris 218 N. Lucas (Home) 338-5287 Kathy Young 755 Oakland Avenue (Home) 337-7549 It was moved by Wilson, seconded by Bonney, that the slate of names be appointed to the Steering Committee. Motion passed with 3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining. The following people were selected as alternates in the event someone could not serve on the Committee: Steve Cohli (351-0941) Deborah Cagan (353-5461) Eddie Fonso ;351-4202) Barbara Reed (351-7627) 2510 Bartelt Road Eileen Gahring (338-5380) Willard C. (Bud) O'Dell 1415 E. Bloomington Linda Becchetti Vincent Cooney (337-4259) 710 4th Avenue Thea Sando 1321 Oakcrest It was moved by Huntley,. seconded by Bolnick, that the Steering Committee have the authority.to increase the number of their committee if they so choose. Motion passed by unanimous vote. The Temporary Committee scheduled a joint meeting with the Steering Committee for Monday, November 11, 1974, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. 3j 227% EAST WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 To: City Council of Iowa City From: League of Women Voters of Johnson County Faith Knowler, President Re: Housing Project for Elderly November 12, 1974 The League of Women Voters has long been concerned with meeting the housing needs of low income citizens, particularly those who are paying more than one-fourth of their income for housing. We are pleased to learn that several businesses and groups have picked up the necessary papers to bid on the sixty-two units of subsidized housing for the elderly and handicapped --funding for which was obtained by the Iowa City Housing Commission and the Housing Coordinator. The Human Relations Commission document "Minority Status Report" of July, 1973 states that there were 618 elderly persons in Iowa City whose income was below the poverty level --a figure which indicates that the current program plus the funded sixty-two units are still insufficient to meet the housing need. wle urge citizens to support efforts to obtain housing even in add- ition to these two programs. Delays in processing the papers involved in the funding of the sixty-two units could result in jeopardizing the funds promised to the City by FHA. Therefore, the League urges the Council that no delays be considered. Also, we remind'the Council that considerable money and effort have been invested to develop Chauncey Swan Plaza for parking and green space and that it has not been de- signed as a site for housing. The League considers it to be in the public good to retain this area in accordance wi`h the plan developed several years ago. MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION OCTOBER 16, 1974 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Branson, Bosserman, Fountain, White, Retish. MEMBERS ABSENT: Sheets. CITY STAFF PRESENT:. Seydel, Hillis. GUESTS PRESENT: Mary Struefort, Donna Dueker, Jim Mullendore. ® RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. REQUESTS TO T11E CITY MANAGER FOR TNFORMATION 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 October 2, 1974 meeting be approved as written. Fountain seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 2. There was no public discussion. 11 E 11 C 3. Coordinators Report. Seydel-reported that he has five leases available. Three new leases have been picked up and Seydel is negotiating on two units. Three new ;applications and two resubmissions of applications have been received since the last meeting. Seydel recommended approval of these. The rules and regulations for Section II of the Housing and Community Development Act have not yet been published. They will probably be published the last week in October or the beginning of November. From what Seydel has learned, at this point,he thinks the present program will not be affected. Seydel stated that when he conducts his review at the end of December it will be important to look at the types of applications that are most often received. Most of the applications he has been receiving are for one and two bedroom units. Action should be taken to change the composition of the 209 units.we now have, as to bedroom size, and attempt to get an increase intheannual contributions contract by unit size. This would mean giving up a certain amount of units and maintaining the same dollar amount of annual contributions contract. One reason for this action is that rents have gone up considerably. 4. Old Business. The Commission discussed a memorandum from Mayor Czarnecki concerning follow-up on the meeting he had with the Commission on October 2, 1974. The Commission will have a response ready for the Mayor after the next meeting. The proposed steering committee which would advise the Council in regard to proposals relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was discussed. Branson felt that the Commission should nominate someone from the Leased Housing Program to be on the steering committee, possibly one elderly person and one other person. Retish motioned that the Commission nominate two people from the Leased Housing Program, one person to be elderly, to the steering committee. Bosserman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. LI i Seydel reported on the status of the 62 units of elderly housing. The Council received a request from a developer to extend the date for submitting proposals. Seydel contacted all but one of the firms that bought packets and no one objected to an extension. The Council therefore extended the date for receiving proposals to November 20, 1974. 5. Therewasno New Business. 6. White moved and Retish seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. The next regular meeting will be November 6, 1974. Approved 6"L a-01 ia> -� f F 1• Y + . •`` 1 lig < - [ la C.1Y`ti._µT MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD. -OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS' &`APPEALS ` _ NOVEMBER 6, 1974 CIVIC CENTER MEMBERS PRESENT: LaVerne Shay Edwin O'Brien James Hynes MEMBERS ABSENT: Johr Robinson STAFF PRESENT: Paul Bowers The Board of Examiners is LaVerne Shay, EdwinO'Brien, aures ynes, John Robinson. The.B oard>of Appeals is LaVerne Shay, E dw 1 H—TIM3.en, aures Hynes. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. The Board of Electrical Examiners recommends that the Board of Appeals and Examiners be one Board of four members. 2. Adopt the amendments to the National Electric Code, Chapter 9.20 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City. 3. Adopt the 1975 National _Electrical Code with the following deletion No. 3 Three -wire single-phase residential services, of Chapter 310 on page 135. LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION --COUNCIL DISPOSITION: All of the above. SUMMARY OF DISCUSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: It was moved by Mr._ Shay that James Hynes be appointed Chairman of the Board. Mr. O'Brien seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. O'Brien made.a motion that the Board of Electrical Ex- aminers and the Board of Appeals be one -Board of four members ® henceforth. Mr. Shay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The recommendationwill be made to Council, rj v: Mr. ,Shay 'motioned that %amendments.. to the National Electrical Code, Chapter 9.20 of theiMunicipal Code of Iowa City be recom- mended to be..adopted by'the City Mr..O'Brien seconded the motion. The.motion passed unanimously..; The recommendation will be made to Council. Mr. O'Brien made a motion that the City adopt the 1975 National Electrical Code with the.following deletion: No. 3 Three -wire sing le'`phase. .res idental services, of Chapter 310 on page -135. Mr.:-Hynes`'seconded, the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The recommendation will `.be made to Council. It was motioned by,.`Mr.-Shay that the Board not recommend a special test.for Meisner.Electric's.men. This type of thing would not be controllable `in:`the, future: if the Board does it for Meisner, Electric. = Mr. W Brien seconded the motion. The Res ectfully submitted; -77 Paul Bowers Electrical Inspector /drs I B. All .parcels _on both sides of Governor Street from Bowery Street to the C?1 &P_RR and including parcels in 155.'feet on the south side. Of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. DEPARu .- NT OF TMEITY ' D EVELOPM W 4 rC0{IY E N T z, r • • - r. Tentative --Agenda Planningand Zoning Commission Iowa City, 2owa November 11, 1974 -- 4:00 p.m. Dept. of Comm. Development Conf. Rm. A. Call to Order by Chairman B. Roll Call C. Approval -of Minutes 1. Meeting of October 24, 1974 D. Zoning Items 1. Z-7420. Ordinance amending Zoning Code regarding fence andshrubheights. Also -includes amending Municipal Code _ Chapter 3.38, in particular 3.38.8.A. Council referral: 9/11/74. 2. Z-7421. Rezoning,of tract of, land, about 3/4 acre, RlA to M1 (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 limitations 11/21/74. 3. 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 'Burlington ofStreet. 4• Z-7423. Consideration of rezoning, R3A to R3, an area generally bounded=;by Dodge, Burlington and Summit Streets and the':CRI&P. RR on the, south and more parti- cularly as follows: A. All parcels on both sides of Governor Street from Burlington Street to Bowery Street excepting the parcels adjoining Burlington Street and including the two -parcels (2) on•the north side of Bowery Street'east'of Governor Street and the two (2) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. B. All .parcels _on both sides of Governor Street from Bowery Street to the C?1 &P_RR and including parcels in 155.'feet on the south side. Of Bowery Street west of Governor Street. C. All parcels on both sides of Lucas Street from Burlington:Street to`the 'CRI&P RR except parcels adjoining Burlington Street and including four (4) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street, 140 feet on the south side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street and all parcels on the north and south sides of Bowery Street west of Lucas Street extending to the centerline of the alley between Lucas and Dodge Streets. D. All parcels on both sides of Dodge Street between Burlington Street and.the CRI&P RR except parcels adjoining -Burlington Street and including parcels on north side of Bowery Street to centerline of alley between Dodge and Lucas Streets and on north and south 'sides `of Bowery Street to center- line of alley between Dodge and Johnson Streets. E. Other Items 1. C-7403. Letter from Dr. George R. McCormick concerning lot restrictions in multi -family zones. Council referral: 10/4/74. 2. C-7404. Closing of,:Madison Street between Washington Street, and, Iowa Avenue. Requested by University of Iowa. Councilreferral: 10/17/74. F. Discussion Items 1. Consideration of nuisances caused by C and M Zones contiguous to residential zones. Letter and petition enclosed. 2. P-7317. Proposed ordinance creating a University Zone (U).. 3. P-7410. Proposed ordinance creating a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH). 4. Informal discussion of Melrose Lake area. 5. C-7405. Objections, to prohibited signs and non- conforming signs in sign ordinance. Council referral: 11/6/74. 6. Mandatory dedication of park land. G. Adjournment. Regular meeting November 14, 1974 Y t t t C. All parcels on both sides of Lucas Street from Burlington:Street to`the 'CRI&P RR except parcels adjoining Burlington Street and including four (4) parcels on the north side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street, 140 feet on the south side of Bowery Street east of Lucas Street and all parcels on the north and south sides of Bowery Street west of Lucas Street extending to the centerline of the alley between Lucas and Dodge Streets. D. All parcels on both sides of Dodge Street between Burlington Street and.the CRI&P RR except parcels adjoining -Burlington Street and including parcels on north side of Bowery Street to centerline of alley between Dodge and Lucas Streets and on north and south 'sides `of Bowery Street to center- line of alley between Dodge and Johnson Streets. E. Other Items 1. C-7403. Letter from Dr. George R. McCormick concerning lot restrictions in multi -family zones. Council referral: 10/4/74. 2. C-7404. Closing of,:Madison Street between Washington Street, and, Iowa Avenue. Requested by University of Iowa. Councilreferral: 10/17/74. F. Discussion Items 1. Consideration of nuisances caused by C and M Zones contiguous to residential zones. Letter and petition enclosed. 2. P-7317. Proposed ordinance creating a University Zone (U).. 3. P-7410. Proposed ordinance creating a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH). 4. Informal discussion of Melrose Lake area. 5. C-7405. Objections, to prohibited signs and non- conforming signs in sign ordinance. Council referral: 11/6/74. 6. Mandatory dedication of park land. G. Adjournment. Regular meeting November 14, 1974 SUBJECT: STAFF In a staff report dated COMMENT: October 24, 1974, it was stated that 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. While true, it was erroneously stated that "if the triangular space, therefore, were determined on the basis.of a diagonal line connecting two points measured the 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)".. Rather than dividing the required setback distance by .71, the required setback should be multiplied by two to produce the same effect. L ate.. TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Attention: Don Madsen FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Referral 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 I_. City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa S2240 Dear Sirs: I September 27, 1974 I respectfully request a reexamination and hopefully a change of certain zoning.. restrictions which.presently penalize some property owners in multiple -zoned. -areas and do not serve the intended purpose of preserving the character and charm of the neighborhoods in the old part of Iowa City but rather serve the opposite purpose of degenerating the old neighborhoods. Let me say first that I am not against apartments and I fully realized when_1 moved into my present neighborhood 6 years ago that it had been R3D for a number of years. I would prefer to see the older homes converted to apartments, thus keeping the original character of the neighborhoods from the exterior rather than seeing houses torn down to putup newer 6',9, -or 12 plexes. I have no qualms with the square footage restriction requirement needed for each unit (e.g. 750 ft2,per 'unit -for R3B and 1,000 ft2 for R3A) nor do I have a complaint with the required 1 1/2 parking spaces off street to the rear or side of any building per rental unit. The following lot restrictions, however, penatize certain property owners and serve to devalue our property in this period of inflation. 1) Minimum lot size for multiple family use is 5,000 ft2 2) Minimum lot frontage must be 40 ft. 3) The house must sit at least 20 ft. from the front lot line, 25 ft. from.therear lot line, and 5 ft. from each side lot line. These restrictions should be deleated as they serve no useful purpose other than devaluating the property. Most of the older homes in the North end were built. at about 10-15 ft to the front lot line, many lots in-the`;middle of the blocks are 40 ft in width by 150 feet deep, and many; corner lots had the back 75 ft. sold off many years ago. I can see the new -rules applied to areas now zoned R1 or R 2 which are now being changed to:R3,or R3A or R3B, however, to make such stipul-ations-on property located in areas zoned R3A or R3B 20 or more years ago merely means that a particular parcel is in reality spot zoned RIA in a block of apartments. As an example of.the problem I can use my 98 year old house, however, many others .are in similar situations. The lot is 65 ft.X 75ft. and the house sits12 ft to the.front line 12 feet to the rear line and from 10-12 ft. to each side line. The house could easily be converted to Ia duplex with 5 rooms on each floor and 4 parking spaces,to the.rear of the house. If this were permissible I could ask $35,000 for the house and at the same time its exterior would appear as it does today and add to the charm of the �1 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa S2240 Dear Sirs: I September 27, 1974 I respectfully request a reexamination and hopefully a change of certain zoning.. restrictions which.presently penalize some property owners in multiple -zoned. -areas and do not serve the intended purpose of preserving the character and charm of the neighborhoods in the old part of Iowa City but rather serve the opposite purpose of degenerating the old neighborhoods. Let me say first that I am not against apartments and I fully realized when_1 moved into my present neighborhood 6 years ago that it had been R3D for a number of years. I would prefer to see the older homes converted to apartments, thus keeping the original character of the neighborhoods from the exterior rather than seeing houses torn down to putup newer 6',9, -or 12 plexes. I have no qualms with the square footage restriction requirement needed for each unit (e.g. 750 ft2,per 'unit -for R3B and 1,000 ft2 for R3A) nor do I have a complaint with the required 1 1/2 parking spaces off street to the rear or side of any building per rental unit. The following lot restrictions, however, penatize certain property owners and serve to devalue our property in this period of inflation. 1) Minimum lot size for multiple family use is 5,000 ft2 2) Minimum lot frontage must be 40 ft. 3) The house must sit at least 20 ft. from the front lot line, 25 ft. from.therear lot line, and 5 ft. from each side lot line. These restrictions should be deleated as they serve no useful purpose other than devaluating the property. Most of the older homes in the North end were built. at about 10-15 ft to the front lot line, many lots in-the`;middle of the blocks are 40 ft in width by 150 feet deep, and many; corner lots had the back 75 ft. sold off many years ago. I can see the new -rules applied to areas now zoned R1 or R 2 which are now being changed to:R3,or R3A or R3B, however, to make such stipul-ations-on property located in areas zoned R3A or R3B 20 or more years ago merely means that a particular parcel is in reality spot zoned RIA in a block of apartments. As an example of.the problem I can use my 98 year old house, however, many others .are in similar situations. The lot is 65 ft.X 75ft. and the house sits12 ft to the.front line 12 feet to the rear line and from 10-12 ft. to each side line. The house could easily be converted to Ia duplex with 5 rooms on each floor and 4 parking spaces,to the.rear of the house. If this were permissible I could ask $35,000 for the house and at the same time its exterior would appear as it does today and add to the charm of the nvighborhood. Under the current restrictions the house could only'`" be sold for $18,000 as.a single family house in a block of apartments. A'develop'er would most"likely buy the house and one or more adjacent to it'then t.ca all .three down to put up a 4 or 6 plex. The two-year lapse of use restriction for non -conforming use also penalizes those who purchase'a multiple -use house and convert it to single family use. Forinstancemy house had been a rooming house for 40 years- if I had continued that use and made no improvements or repairs for the past 6 years I could today sell the house for at.least $35,000. However, I restored the house to a single family dwelling,, spent at least $10,000 on it and it has as a result been, devalued to $18,000. I would urge you to consider such a rule that if a house in an R3A or R3B area was converted to single family use that its multiple use classificationbe maintained for sale purposes even though it were used for. a nyrmber of years as a single family unit. Hopefully this.. would encouaage a better mixture of families and apartment dwellers in the area near the University. Currently most intelligent families are selling as quickly as possible and fleeing to the edges of town. II like living close in but will be forced to move .to,the redge of town because of the lossin equity and devaluation of the, property. By changing the ordinance as`I have suggested: 1) The developing of more large new apartment buildings in the old part of town would be slowed down as cheap devalued property would no longer be available. 2) A.single family property owner in the old part of town would have the same opportunity for his equity to increase as does the owner in new parts of town. 3) The neighborhoods would retain their character and charm and 4) No property would decrease in value during this period of inflation unless it were purposely allowed to deteriorate. cc Ed Czarn#ki Planning and Zoning Sincerely. Dr. George R. McCormick 230 East Fairchild St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 F C-7403. Council referral in regard to a letter submitted by Dr. George R. McCormick concerning lot restrictions in the R3 District; date referred: 10/4/74. STAFF No general zoning regulations ANALYSIS: can be written which will absolutely apply in every situation. For this reason, a zoning ordinance will contain separate provisions for special exceptions to the generalstandards in unique situations or procedures for making.application to'a board of adjustment which has the authority to grant variances in the general standards or special exceptions in certain cases. If what may be described as a unique or peculiar situation becomes or exists as more common in character,, then it is a question of the reasonableness of the general zoning regulations. It would appear in Dr."McCormick's case that the Zoning Code does contain special provisions to ameliorate the problem expressed in his letter dated September 27, 1974 attached hereto. Section 8.10.24.0 states "any building that is in violation of the provisions of Section A above (area regu- lations) or of Section 8.10.23.A (yard regulations) on August 7, 1962, may be repaired or remodeled provided such repairs or changes do not create additional violations of any part of this Chapter; ..." Dr. McCormick states that his lot is 65 feet by 75 feet (4875 square feet) and the house sits 12 feet from the front lot line, 12 feet from the rear lot line, and 10 to 12 feet from each side lot line. The property is presently and was since 1962 in violation of the front and rear yard requirements and the area requirement since 20 feet is required for the front yard, 25 feet for the rear, yard and 5000 square feet for a single family.dwelling or rooming house (lodging or boarding house). Because the property is zoned R3B, there are no new violations created if the house isremodeled to a duplex and actually one'less .violation if remodeled for not more than six multi -family 'units since the area per unit in square feet would become conforming. He must, in any case, conform to the parking provisions. The problems expressed by Dr. McCormick are more common than not and would be expected at any time a vast area of predomi- nately single family dwellings is rezoned for multi -family use. It could be argued,, however,` that itis not a case of the ,reasonableness of the _zoning regulations but in the zoning classification itself. Beit as it may, to reverse the zoning in much of the older 'areas zoned R3A or R3B to a single family zone would also create'a multitude of problems. The City is, It could also be argued that the area, lot frontage and yardage requirements do serve a useful purpose. They admittedly are to a certain extent arbitrary but insure that land is not overcrowded with -buildings and structures and that adequate light, air and open space are provided for the health and safety of the residents. Philosophically then, if a single family dwelling, which is in violation of the area and yardage requirements initially, is converted to a multi -family dwelling, the rate of deficiency of open space increases pro- portionately. For this reason, the staff would suggest that certain revisions in the Zoning Code be made which would serve the dual purpose of ameliorating problems expressed by Dr. McCormick but provide for the retention of available open space. Two possible alternative revisions are suggested as follows: 1. A provision that if a single family lot in a multi -family zone is adjacent to multi -family dwellings on all sides within the block, then the single family dwelling may be remodeled to a duplex regardless of existing or resultant violations. 2. The establishment of ratios of building coverage to lot area in residential zones. Though a lot may be in violation of certain yards and/or frontage requirements, a single family dwelling may be remodeled to a duplex or multi- family dwelling if the"ratio of building coverage can be complied with. STAFF RE COMMEN DATION : including the above for possible exception section of the Zoning It is the staff's recommen- dation that a special committee be formed to review various alternatives revision of the special Code. JO: Planning and Zoning Commission Attn: Don Madsen FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Referral DATE: October 29, 1974_ At their regular meeting an October 29, 1974, the Iowa City City Council officially received a letter from Dorothy Darling 323 Highland Drive, regarding the closing of Madison Street. The Motion was adopted to refer the letter to the Design Review Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk i ,:;�'�- - �_' ���.:'.::. • r /� t.�-tsir� c• � 4; cj.�s-tom _. _-rr.�' .fin ��.+c ✓ CU�.<<r�(; r�/_7-r,.�>_`�i= fJ iia. 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C�w-Y `Cfylp ���'�- ���GG^�,`.. �/�Cl � -. /Y..r�.Ii .lo L-C/�r-C Q'•� -��.P/ IiL�I.t.l•-tJt'��✓ � � /f ..�' �«-!-!� �/�L�C•L.�I/_�t� . � ��r�• /'.r!t ui/ f�:t.✓ �rJy>�rlc_. �i wG�4 e-elf AIZ& ��• J � j �-w�c-� �L✓J r Q w i��1-A-�_1I.i. � t_t- i'= e �.I�.�-C.f.'e� .I.GGllli� (l-t/ ..t-R',?-!/� �.���-C•t�d-rC/ , J Dear 1,1ombers of Planning And Zoning 7ommissiont This is a requeet th-it the businesses, much ss a tavern, that remain open during -the. late Ievening and early morning hours not be.permitted adjaoent:or across the street from Olass A residential_ property. ,This is currently permitted in a com-neroial zone. Existing now.is a problem in a neighborhood of the Plum Orove Subdivision! 1. Debris such as cans, bottles, Ej asees, broken glase and paper are frequently found -in back yards, front yards, and on nearby sidewalksandstreets. 2. The noise from motor vehicles (especially high powered cars and.cycles) "roving".their motors for several minutes and traversing, -the streets at an accelerated speed during i calls to_tha Lamplighter and to the Police. The loud music and shouting .16 also audible with windows and doors - • 3. The parking of:aare in other than spaces provided by the J by.a.vehiole baoking.into &,space. There is no butler zone provided at'presant onproperty next to the Lamp— lighter either direction. At times residents have had difficulty getting into driveways from the street due to cars ''parked too closely to drives. 4. The residential property has undoubtedly depreciated in resale value. . taay 16, 1974 Dear 1,1ombers of Planning And Zoning 7ommissiont This is a requeet th-it the businesses, much ss a tavern, that remain open during -the. late Ievening and early morning hours not be.permitted adjaoent:or across the street from Olass A residential_ property. ,This is currently permitted in a com-neroial zone. Existing now.is a problem in a neighborhood of the Plum Orove Subdivision! 1. Debris such as cans, bottles, Ej asees, broken glase and paper are frequently found -in back yards, front yards, and on nearby sidewalksandstreets. 2. The noise from motor vehicles (especially high powered cars and.cycles) "roving".their motors for several minutes and traversing, -the streets at an accelerated speed during most persons elee hours, has resulted in telephone calls to_tha Lamplighter and to the Police. The loud music and shouting .16 also audible with windows and doors of homes-olosed. 3. The parking of:aare in other than spaces provided by the tavern has resulted in -a residential wooden fence broken by.a.vehiole baoking.into &,space. There is no butler zone provided at'presant onproperty next to the Lamp— lighter either direction. At times residents have had difficulty getting into driveways from the street due to cars ''parked too closely to drives. 4. The residential property has undoubtedly depreciated in resale value. 5. There ties ben.n a lose of privacy in the adjoining back yards and patio areas. 6. Drainage problems assumed caused by build up of hard surfaced lot resulting in a `'pool" partially into a residential yard. 7. A pet dog out his foot on glass within his own fenced yard. A property owner received a;_cut finger while wearing gloves and-cleaning.ancumulated debris from between residential fence and "fence" of tavern property. We ask that immediate ooneideration be given to this problem before>.any;further expansion or development of vacant or existing property be permitted. 3 i 7 1 . r J Y V 41 51 b 6 • • •.i •.• ps Are . : . .� ... . . . . . . . . . 70 as .f .................................... 0000 see 00000 oome 9 • • • • • o • • o • • o • • r • 7 i r r • • • • • o • r • • • • • • • • • • . r OL - 10 100 • • ••• • • • • . i • • • • o • goo • • • . • • • • .. • . • ... . • • . .. r r 3. To establish -provisions which will permit a feasible park development, the reduced cost of which can be passed on to the mobile home'` residents, while requiring certain amenities for the benefit of the mobile home residents. The section of the ordinance pertaining to the extent of nonconformity of existing parks was not completed pending a discussion of policy. i ~ . a STAFF REPORT - Planning & Zoning Commission November 14, 1974 SUBJECT: P-7410. Proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH). STAFF A proposed ordinance creating COMMENT: a Mobile Home Residence Zone is enclosed herewith for your review and consideration. The subject ordinance as drafted is intended to accomplish the following: 1. To place mobile home parks in a separate residential zone; currently they are permitted in only the Commercial District. 2. To establish requirements which give maximum flexibility in the design of a mobile home park. 3. To establish -provisions which will permit a feasible park development, the reduced cost of which can be passed on to the mobile home'` residents, while requiring certain amenities for the benefit of the mobile home residents. The section of the ordinance pertaining to the extent of nonconformity of existing parks was not completed pending a discussion of policy. i IDATE: November 6, 1974 M .- TO: Planning and Zoning.Commission Attn: Chairman Don Madsen FROM: Iowa city City Council - RE: Referral At their regular meeting on November 5th, the Iowa City City Council received the attached letter from Mary Hartwig for the Chamber of Commerce concerning the Sign Ordinance. Also at the October 29th :.meeting a letter was received from William Sueppel on the Sign Ordinance. The motion was adopted that; both letters.be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 0= Abbie Stolfus City Clerk 0=