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Larry Waters and Jim Fisher
a. For consideration as another site for housing
for the elderly, Seaters and Fisher.' offered a
seven -acre plot of land located behind St. Mark's
Methodist Church. The parcel': would sell 'for :ap-
promixately $95,000.
b. Seydel brought to mind that in'order 'to receive,
approval of theprojectfrom HUD Area office, the
tract of land should not ;exceed 'two or three acres.
HUD would reject the purchase of excess land that
would not have immediate use in the project.
It was suggested that members go look atthe
site for their own information.
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,New Business'
The Commission's Annual Report for the City Council
is due. Stier would condense:the year's minutes.'
Frimml and White would compile new proposals.and
plans .of action for.the;coming year. These are due
next meeting, January 17.
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The public brought forth no discussion.
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Next 'regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 1973.
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The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Hamer and
a second by Frimml. Carried ,5/0.
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IOWA CITY CHARTER COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING -'January 13, 1973
Bill Meardon',
Members present:
Patricia.Cain
Penny Davidsen
James Knight
I PobertCorrigan
Clayton Ringgenberg
Brad DeCounter
David'Baldus
Members absent:
Dale Welt
Also Present: Stan Rosenstein
This specia L meeting was called by Mr. Meardon, thei
13, 1973. The purpose of
chairman, at 12:00 Saturday, January
the advertisement for the public
this meeting::was to discuss
meeting of January 24, 1973.
Mr. Meardon explained that he had been unable to notify
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if possible. Meeting j
that he would try'to come to the ,meeting
was called to order, at 2115.
'Mr. Meardon:presented the Committee with two proposed
Citizen. Mr.',
drafts for.`the advertisement done by',the Press
Committee of the three
Meardon stated that upon review by the,
Rosenstein, he:submitted them to the
drafts presented by Mr.
'revision. General discussion followed on the
''Press citizen for
two proposed drafts.
Meeting date -Mr. Meardon expressed concern that the Committee
too early. He
was ',being .pushed into a public meeting one week
to consider postponing the
stated that the Committee might want
Upon that the Press Citizen
meeting for.one week. confirming
article 'which `stated. 'that the public
had- already run a news
24, 1973, the Committee decided not to
meeting was on January
change the meeting date.
Number of Public Meetin s -Mr. Meardon posed the question
be when they
of how many other public meetings there should and
was that there should
should be., The concensus of the, Committee
one public meeting but that the 'exact number and
meeting.
be more than
be held should be decided after the first
when they should
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Flyers to Civic_Gros-The Committee next expressed the
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the flyer to be
desire �touse t e newspaper advertisement as
Iowa City. Mr. Rosenstein was directed
sent to civic ,groups in
Davidsen to 'prepare the flyer for the meeting
to work with Mrs.
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Where to advertise -Mr. Corrigan brought up that the
Committee might not want to advertise in the Daily Iowan.
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He stated that due to the high cost of the advertising in
the Press Citizen and since he believed that the 'Daily Iowan
charged higher rates,'.that the'Committee might not want to
run advertisements in both papers. It was suggested thatthe
Committee might want to advertise only once; in the Daily Iowan
and threetimes in the Press, Citizen. It was also stated that
the Committee should advertise on KXIC and WUSI.'
Charter Committee Budget -There was concern mentioned', in
the meeting that ta money allocated the Charter Committee was
not enough to cover the cost of advertising.It was agreed by
the Committee to seek more money to, cover the cost'of-advertising.
Mr.''Meardon stated that he would talk to Mr.',Wells,, the City
Manager, about getting more money for advertising.
Advertising in the Faculty'Newsletters-Mr. Corrigan and Mr.
Ringgen erg stated that they could arrange to have:a page adver-
tisement in the University of:Iowa Faculty Newsletter for $15.
They a greed to arrange for such an ad.'
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Serialization of the forms, of overnment-Mr. Meardon stated
that Mr. Rosenstein r had talked to him about adding additional
information:to the Institute of Public Affairs' booklet on
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Forms "of Government in Iowa. This booklet was to'be given to the
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press for a' serialization into _several newspaper articles on .
forms of government which would serve the purpose of informing
the public of the options available.' The additional information
'Mr. Rosenstein believed was necessary was to add the options
available under a Home Rule Charter. Mr. Ringgenberg agreed'-
and was asked by Mr. Meareon to work with the newspapers in
doing, this.
Mr. informed the Committee that he has been in contact,with
the Press Citizen about the serialization and that they; were very
cooperative' and would run the.articles. Mr. Meardon stated that
so'far he has been unable to contact anyone at the Daily Iowan,
KXIC, or WUSI, and that he will continue his efforts to do so.
Mr. Ringgenberg in responding to a question said that the,
serialization could be done in"two-articles: He further stated
that these ,'articles should coincide with one of the advertisements.
Motion was made and seconded and the meeting was adjourned.
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Iowa City. Charter Committee
January, 17, 1973
Members Present: Meardon, DeCounter, Cain, Ringgenberg,
Davidsen, Baldus, Knight, Corrigan'
Members, Absent: Welt
Staff Present: Rosenstein
Mr. Meardon called the meeting to order, asking for additions
or corrections to '.the minutes of January 10. Mrs. Davidsen
brought up 'a number of corrections, and the committee then
discussed preferences as to how the minutes, should be recorded.
Mrs.,—'Cain was appointed ;to edit the minutes before they are,
submitted to the Committee and the City Council. Mr. Rosenstein
and Mrs— Davidsen were directed to: revise the minutes of the
January l0 meeting. 'A copy of these minutes are; attached.
Review of Public Meetin
The Committee spent the rest of the meeting discussing, the
first.public meeting to`be'held ia'"the Council Chambers at
the 'Civic Center on January 24, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. This
meeting is to -take the place of the regular 4:00 meeting.
The advertisement to be run in -the Iowa City, Press Citizen
and ,the Daily jowan was changed in that the main heading
was positioned at the top of the ad rather than after the
explanations of the different forms of government.
The Committee then discussed the days that this advertisement
would run. It was previously, decided that the advertisement
would run three,days in the Iowa City Press Citizen. The
Committee discussed the cost of the advertisement "in the Press',
Citizen and the Daily- Iowan. Mr.'Baldus made the motion
that the advertisement be run on Thursday, January 18, and
Tuesday, January 23, and in the Daily _Iowan on Tuesday, January
23. Mr. Knight seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously
carried:
Fliers advertising the public meeting to be sent to the various
organizations were discussed. It was suggested that a flier
be sent to every organization registered at, the City Library
lest any group be 'missed. Mr. Rosenstein quoted prices on
mailing these fliers. 'Motion was made by Corrigan, seconded
by Baldus, to mail fliers in envelopes with eight cents
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postage to insure prompt delivery. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Rosenstein was directed tolcontact the University of Iowa
Advertising Department so that posters could be put up in
different buildings on campus:'
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The Committee then discussed the agenda for the public meeting.
Mr. Meardon said,that a;usual procedure for, such a meeting is
to have the writtencorrespondence to theicommittee read first,
then the meeting :opened for speakers from�the floor. Finally
the Committee left this :matter to the discretion of the chairman
so that if there are,only a few::letters, they may be read first,
but if there are many, the chairman may, delay their reading until
the end of the meeting.
Mr. Baldus mentioned the:procedure used in the charter hearings
in New York City whereby speakers registered with a61erk and
were heard in the order (1) individual citizens , (2)representatives
) politicians. There wa
of organizations, an&(3 s some discussion,
about procedural details and whether individual citizens would
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actually 'prefer going first.` rst. The!final consensus was that
y the chair.
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people would speak in any,order as recognized b
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Mr. Rosenstein was asked to determine thefusing
'feasibility 0
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a boom mike and the limitations of th(.tape'recorder'. This
ther people
would be the deciding.factors in whe
information
could speak while standing at their seats or only at the front'
microphone.
The possibility of . a short presentation by Mr.Ringgenberg of,the
under the City Code of Iowa
forms of government und was discussed.
The consensus of the committee was that they were there to listen
and that such a presentation might make the hearing a question
and answer session.
Mr. Davidsen expressed concern that any material brought up in
the hearing and not appropriate to the Committee but which was
still valuable to other areas of city government should be
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noted and reported to the proper persons or groltps. After some
responsibility.
discussion the Committee felt that this was their
ed to the committee members information
Mr. Ringgenberg distribut
outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each form of
government in Division IV of the city.!Code of Iowa This
material was not discussed at the meeting.
Mr. Rosenstein distributed to the committee members a letter
from the Mayor of Greeley, Colorado discussing their charter
which periodically places the City manager upio a vote of
approval. Mr. Rosenstein also announced to the committee that
he was gathering several city charters to be placed in the
Civic Center conference room.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
• Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Bates
Approved by
Patricia Cain
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CATV Meeting
January 15, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. Welsh
Dave Russell
Sandra Eskin
William Hubbard
Hugh Cordier
Raymond Kril
Flo Beth Ehninger
Kay Prediger
Richard Blum
Meeting was called to order by Rev. Welsh. Minutes to the
previous meeting'were approved as.amended.
Rev.Welsh gave a report onthe,telephone conversation between
himself and Mr. Mike Holland, a cable TV consultant in Washington
D.,C.. Mr. Holland stressed.the importance of self-education
within the committee.
The Committee discussed the spec.ificareas they were interested
in arid Rev. Welsh formed theelf6llowing the sub-groups, with the
committee's approval:
Sandra Eskin & Flo Beth Ehninger-Ownership
Hugh Cordier-University of Iowa
Raymond Kril-To6ls of Access
Rev. Welsh-Community Institutions(banks,.hospitals, etc.:)
Kay Prediger-Personal Services(handicapped, elderly,
students)
Bill Hubbard & Richard Blum-Legal questions (state,
ocal,'federal regulations; public
utility, intergovernmental agreements,'etc.)'.'�.�
Dave Russell -School District
It was decided to invite J. Honohan, City Attorney, to meet with
the Committee at the January 22 meeting to obtain legal advice.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser, Lambert, Child
Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order and asked if there
were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the January
11,' 1973, meeting.' It was moved by Mr. Galiher, seconded by
Dr.Ogesen, to 'approve the minutes as written. The motion
carried unanimously.
The first ,item of business was the Zoning Item D.1. which reads
as follows:
C-7301. Proposed change to Zoning Code 8.10.16C concerning bulk
storage of liquid propane.
Mr. Galiher moved, seconded by Mrs. Davidsen, to recommend to the
city Council adoption of'the'',amendment:to Section 8.10.16C of.
the Zoningr"Code. The motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners ?
indicated that the amendment would -meet the national fire protection
standards' and this was the basis on which they -made their recommen-
dation. A copy of the proposed amendment is attached.
Item D.2. 'Z-7222. Rezoning request of Capitol Propane Gas
Company for rezoning of Parcel in Industrial Park (vic.-N.E. of
cul de sac of Industrial Pk. Rd.) from Ml to M2. 45 -day limitation:
February 12, 1973.
Mr. Henry commented that it was his understanding if the area
were rezoned M2 and the anticipated business was later removed,
the City would still have considerable control over whatever
might be located in that area because, Zoning
as indicated in the
Code, a long list of performance criteria would have to'be met.
It was Chairman Madsen's opinion that as long as the performance
criteria were 'met, all 'M2 authorized uses would have to'be
allowed. Mr. Wollmershauser,clarified the issue by stating
that.certain.uses are allowed (according to Section D. of the
M2 Zone Use Regulations) but only after a study has been made by
the Fire Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission who '
then, makes a recommendation to'the City Council. The City Council
may then either approve or deny the request. In addition,
performance,standards ,of
the code would, have to be met for any
proposed M2 use. Mrs'. Davidsen questioned who the enforcement
agent would be. Mr. Wollmershauser indicated that this would
be the responsibility of the Building Official.
Mr. Henry noted that the Staff recommended approval of the
rezoning request but the rationale or justification given seemed
to be of the negative kind. He questioned whether more could be
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said on behalf of the recommendation to approve the request.
Mr. Lambert explained that the M2 zone would be basically
harmonious with those uses permitted is Ml, that it would
not conflict with the neighboring residential property, the
use would not downgrade the area and, therefore, would not
decrease the property value. These, Mr'.'Lambert stated,
were positive reasons in favor of the rezoning.
Chairman Madsen stated that rezoning has to be based on,the
rezoning, rather than on the proposed use. Mrs. Davidsen
" commented that she felt there were adequate reasons for rezoning
the parcel to M2, but not just on the basis that Capitol Propane
is going, to be there. S,Le'felt the industrial use along the
railroad', with the buffering between the zones, would be a good
place for M2 zoning. Mr. Galiher asked if ,there was more land
along the railroad that would be available for M2.Mrs'. Davidsen
said this was her understanding;,,otherwise, the Commission could
possibly be accused of 'spot zoning.
After_ further_dis_cussion; Mr. Galiherlfmoved, seconded by'Mrs.
Davidsen, to recommend approval of the rezoning request of_-
Capitol Propane Gas Company for rezoning of a Parcel in:
_Industrial Park from Ml-to:M2,'subject to the adoption of the
_pToppsed change in tie zoning or.i.nance concerning bulk 'storage
o_fliquid propane, Section 8.10.16C of the Zoning Code. The
motion carried,' 4-1, with 'Chairman Madsen voting no.
Z-7221. Additional Comments concerning PAD for Court Crest, Inc.
rezoning request. 45-,day'' limitation: January 25, 1973:
Mr. Larry Waters, Vice'President of Court Crest, Inc.; spoke in
favor of the rezoning ,and outlined the following reasons why he
felt a favorable recommendation' should be forthcoming':
1.Fraternal use and church use are, closely related --'both
serve a social function and, in many cases, a religious
function.
2. Mr. Seydel, Housing Coordinator,' had indicated that the west
portion of the Court Crest' property, presently` zoned R2,
would not be acceptable as a site. for Housing for the Elderly.
Mr. Waters commented that, in other words,'a higher density
than for which they are asking is not acceptable.
3. The property, meets the ecological and environmental require-
ments, there would be no change in terrain or exterior
appearance, the property does enter onto arterial streets
so traffic would not be a problem, Court Crest has buffered
the east 85 feet of Parcel,Rl, which will remain RIB, so
the neighbors would be protected.
4.' Mr. Waters concluded that you can expect a club to take on
the characteristics of the neighborhood in which it exists,
and, if it doesn't, it won't succeed.
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Chairman Madsen stated that, in his opinion, clubs should not
be permitted in an Rl, R2, or R3 zone
Mrs. Davidsen expressed the opinion that she could not see her
function as a Commissioner to rezone with the idea of allowing
a specific use and doesnot feel an R2 zone is the best over-
all use for this land. She indicated she would vote against
this requestbut would to add a proposal that clubs,
churches,' housing sites for the elderly, etc. be considered.as
special uses. It was her feeling that some problems that exist
in Iowa City might be more easily solved with strict adherence
to a special use category.
Mr. Henry supported Mrs. Davidsen's proposal to consider special
uses. He indicated he would like to see more flexibility in the
zoning code and does not feel that increased density is necessarily
to be avoided.
Dr. Ogesen indicated that he personally felt fraternal organi-
zations are inappropriate in residential zones but, since it is
written this way in the',ordinance and we are currently operating
under this ordinance, the importance.in deciding how to vote
on this is what is the best land use. He noted that the Staff F
feltthebest land use was single family residences. He stated
that he couldn't completely agree with this position because the
property is so well served by streets. The area is near to'.
schools (families',with younger.children often tend to live in
duplex -type dwellings) and they can also be well served by
shopping centers'. The church building, which is presently
sitting in the middle of the property and is too valuable.to
be destroyed,; would probably blend in better with duplex -type
units than single family type homes. For these reasons, Dr.
Ogesen felt R2 would be an appropriate land use.
Mr. Galiher moved, seconded by Dr. Ogesen, to ,recommend approval
_of the rezoning request of Court Crest, Inc. ,from R1B to R2
of a portion of the former property of St. Mark'a Methodist
Church. 'The motion was denied, 3-2. Dr. Ogesen and -Mr. Galiher
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votedyes;__Charman Madsen,_ Mrst Davidsen, and, Mr. Henry, voted no.
Mrs. Davidsen moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Staff
investigate special uses, including clubs, churches, housing
for,the elderly,' and any others the Staff thinks appropriate,
with performance standards. The motion carried unanimously
E.I. Selection of a P'& z Commission representative on the
Riverfront Commission.
Mr: Galiher moved, seconded by Mrs. Davidsen, to recommend to
the City Council that Mr. Henry be appointed as representative
to the Riverfront Commission effective July 1, 1973, with the
stipulation that Chairman Madsen would serve in the interim.
Amendment to MC Section 8.10.16C
C. The bulk storage of oils, petroleum and similar inflammable
liquids and chemicals when sto_ed either in ,underground or above
ground tanks shall oc:.;ur no closer to the nearest point of the
nearest lot line or any main building than indicated by the
following table:
Water Capacity Minimum Separation Distances
Per Container Underground Containers' Above=ground containers'
Less than 125 gals. 10 feet None
125 to 250 gals.10 feet 10 feet
251 to 500 gals. 10 feet 10 feet
501 to 2000 gals. 25 feet (1) 25 feet (1)
2001 to 30,000 gals. 50 feet 50 feet
30,001 to 70,000 gals. 50 feet 75 feet
70,001 to 90,000' 50 feet 100 feet
(1i The indicated distance requirements may be reduced to not
less 'than '10 feet for a'single container of 1,200 gallons water
capacity or less, providing such'a container is at least 25 feet
from any other LP -Gas Container of more than 125 _gallons water
capacity.
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1. Attachment to ,Buildings Subcommittee Report:
Staff currently drafting report
2. Parking and Side Yards Subcommittee
Need to schedule meeting
3. R3A Area 1
- /Study:
Staff active in inventory and analysis stage
4. Elderly Housing as a conditional use:
City Planning and Legal Staffs will be preparing
a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code to allow
elderly housing as a conditional use.
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
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2sO^ GbJ� 22% SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA $2240 (315( 351.8556
January 16,, 1973
Letter to the Iowa City City Council
The Johnson County Regional Planning. Commission is nearing the
completion of a Regional Housing Stud), which has been conducted
by its staff 'under the guidance of the Citizens' Advisory'Committee(CACH
Two of the basic goals that, have informally guided the study have
improve the physical condition of the local housing supply
and,i ooe'nable the _lowering of costs to the housing consumer. Un£ort-
inately,' these two goals are most often in direct conflict --the
cost of housing improvements is 'almost inevitably born by'the, housing
consumer. However, ,there are some instances in which both goals
can be`met, or at least in which the achievement of one ',goal does not
I preclude the
satisfaction of the other.
In a joint meeting of the'CACH and the Housing Committee on .
December 11, 1972, an example of such a'cost-saving housing improve-
ment was the subject of extensive discussion and a formal resolu
tion. It was resolved, that the jointicommittees recommend to the.
City of Iowa City that its existing construction codes be revised'
in order to permit the utilization of'Romex wiring in all'residen'-
tial construction. It was felt by the committee members that this
is but one of the innovations 'in constructiontechnology which
promise potential cost savings to the builder and,which could be
passed on to the housing', consumer.
In subsequent discussions between members of the staffs of the
Regional Planning Commission and the City of Iowa City, it was
learned that the city-'is',awaiting the completion of the Uniform
state Building Code by the Division of Municipal Affairs of the !-
Office for Planning and Programming. Once this package of construc-
tion codes is completed, it, is understood that Iowa City, and the
other Iowa municipalities, will review the optional portions of
this'Code for possible adoption at the local level.' The 'target
(late for the completion of the Uniform State Building Code is
February 1, 1973.
It was also learned that the city staff has ,conducted some research
into the relative advantages of Romex (non-metallic conduit) wiring
with ,regard to the conventional metallic conduit procedure. In.a
letter to OPP, dated January 4, 1973, the city staff stated its
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'recommendation that Romex wiring be permitted only in one- and
two-family residential construction. This recommendation was
supported with lists of cities which either prohibit Romex entirely
or limit its use to one- and two-family dwellings. Cost compari-
sons between an estimate for wiring in Romex and in metallic conduit
revealed a cost saving 'with Romex, but it was, concluded that this
saving was "insignificant."
It appears from a review of the information gathered by the city.
staff, and on the basis ofl research conducted by, local contractors,
that the -relative advantages of Romex 14-iring urith regard to the
conventional methods is a subject which merits further investiga-
ti6n. rClearly a substantial case can be made:for both the posi-
tion of the city staff and that of the CACH and the Housing Committee.
It is further recommended, therefore, 'thatwhen the time comes to
consider the Uniform State' Building Code package, the City Council
make a deliberate effort to hear the arguments of both sides of the
Romex issue. Regardless of whether the state package complies'with
the recommendations of the city staff or of the CACH and the Housing
Committee, the City Council is obligated to weigh carefully the
arguments on both sides of the Romex wiring question.
Sincerely,
Roberta Patrick for
Citizens' Advisory Committee for Housing
and the Housing Committee
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February 1, 1973
Ms. Roberta Patrick
Citizens Advisory Committee for Housing22-1/2 -South DubuqueStreet
Iowa City, Iowa 52290
Dear *Is. Patrick:
The Iowa City City Council received your letter on beaalf of the
Citizens Advisory Committee for Housing and the Housing
Committee concerning, recommendations as- to the use of Romex'.
wire at their meeting on January 30, 1973. The Council
decided to see whether or not the suggestions could be
discussed at an upcoming ,Regional Planning Commission meeting,
and will plan to discuss the subject in further detail at
that time.
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-sincerely,
Thomas IS. Palmer
Administrative Assistant
February 1, 1973
Jdr. S.J1. Borchardt
516 South Dodge Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Borchardt:
The Iowa City City Council received the petition requesting
that the alley between Johnson and Van Buren be paved, at
their meeting on January 30, 1973. The Council directed the
staff to include this project
'in the next program, and
recognized that there nay be strong' objection to the assessment
program. They ''will, therefore, have to weigh the reaction of.
Property owners later when the project is actually developed
and included in a public hearing.
Sincerely,
Thomas J1. Palmer
Adninistrntive Assistant
cc: George Bonnett
Abbie stolfus
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January 26, 1973
City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:.
We request that the
Attached petition for re -zoning,
having been denied by
a'3-2 vote of I the Planning & Zoning
Commission, be set for
public,,hearin:g and consideration
by the Council.
Thank you.
COURTCREST, INC.
By:(1'Z'xt4t/
Pames K. Fisher, President
Attch: Re -zoning Petition
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February 1, 1973
M1. James K. Fisher
President, COurtcrast, Inc.
Hoffman-?9aters Realtors
510 E. Burlington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear t,ir. Fisher:
The City Council received your letter, and petition requesting
a public hearing be set on rezoning of Courtcrest property
on Muscatine
il Avenue at
The Council their meeting on January 30, 1973.
at 4:00 P.I•I, in the Couset this public hearing for February 20, 1973,
ncil Chambers.
Sincerely,
Thomas it. Palmer
Administrative Assistant
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LAW OFFICES OF
.ARTHUR O. LEFF 222 SOUTH.LINN STREET- P, 0. 793
' PHILIP A. LEFF IOWA CITY. IOWA PHONE 330-7551
ALAN R. LEFF' AREA CODE 319
R.BRUCE HAUVERT 52240
September 22, 1972
The City Clerk
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: University Baptist Church rezoning petition
Dear Madam:
Enclosed please find a_i original and 5 copies of the petition for rezoning
filed on behalf of our above named client.; -Idill you please file mark one
copy and return it to our office.
Also enclosed is a check for $55.00 to pay the filing fee required by the
ordinance.
Very trul yours,
F, LE •,& LEFF
hilip Leff
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AND CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA )' PETITION TO REZONE
COMES NOW the Petitioner and states as follows:
1. That the Petitioner, University Baptist Church of Iowa City, is
the owner of the following described property located in Iowa City, Iowa:
Commencing at the northeast corner of the southwest quarter
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of -the -northeast -quarter -of Section 17, Township 79 North,
Range._6 West of the 5th P.M., thence South 811.18 feet,
thence west 287.70 feet to the point of beginning, thence
south 512.05 feet, thence north 88 'degrees 51 minutes 00
seconds west 335.55 feet, thence north 505.32 feet, thence
east 335.48 feet to the point of beginning, except the South
two (2) acres of the above and foregoing tract earlier deeded
--.-- toGrantee -as shown by -the Deed Records of Johnson County,
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Iowa, which Warranty Deed and the description of the property
shown therein can be found at Book 286, page 474, Deed Records
in the office of the Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa.
2. That said property is now located in an R-lA, single-family zone
under the current zoning ordinances of Iowa City, and on the south part of the
above described property, the church building of the Petitioner is located.
3... That the Petitioner requests that the north 180 feet of the above
described.tract be rezoned to an R-3, multiple -family zone under the current
zoning ordinances of Iowa City.
4. That the property to the north of the tract for which rezoning is
sought is located in a R-3 zone, the property to the east thereof is located in
an R -3A zone, the property to the west thereof is located in an R-2 zone, and
- the property to the south of the same is the remainder of the church property
located in an R -1A zone, all under the current zoning ordinances of Iowa City.-
5. That the Petitioner respectfully urges that the requested rezoning
should be granted for the following reasons:
A. Said ,rezoning is a consistant land use with the surrounding property
and will not change the character or general zoning of the adjacent
or immediately surrounding areas:
B. That said zone will place the property in its highest, most desirable
and appropriate zone ,under the current zoning ordinances.
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C. That said rezoning will not reduce the value of any surrounding
or nearby property.
D. That the property is serviced by existing paved streets and will
not provide material changes in the traffic flow or patterns.
WIiEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully prays that the north 180 feet
of the property described in Paragraph 1 be rezoned from an R -1A to an R-3
zone under the current zoning ordinances of Iowa City.
LEFF, LEFT & LEFP
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222 South Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Attorneys for Petitioner
University, Baptist Church of
Iowa City
BY: rf��
Brooks W. Booker,
Trustee
SEP? 3 1972
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CITY CLERK
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ni'i* ION FOR REZONING,
TO:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240'
COMES NOW Courtcrest, Inc. and asks that the follow- - -
.ing
described property located in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, be rezoned from R -1-B to R-2 zone to -wit:
A parcel of ground located in the following
described tract, to -wit:
Commencing in the center line of Muscatine
Avenue formerly Highway #6 1808.4_;feet 'east of
the west quarter corner of Section 13, Township
79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. and on -
the East-West � Section line, thence East along
the center of the and the East-West �
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highway
-Section line 412.7 feet; thence North O046' E
233 feet; thence East 125 feet,; thence, North
0010' E 678 feet; thence N 890 48'17" West 95
feet; thence North 59054'55" West 224.44 feet;
thence South 89057'53" West 251 feet to the
northwest corner of the tract herein -described;
thence South O009' West '1022.1 feet to the point
of beginning;
lying East of the following described line, to -wit:
Beginning at a point that lies 382.7 -feet -East
of the Southwest corner of the above described
tract, thence North 133 feet;, thence,Northwesterly
255 feet to a point that lies North 365 feet and
East 265 feet from the point of beginning of -the
above described tract; -thence North:367 feet; thence -
Northwesterly to a point that `lies '31 feet East and
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51 feet Southofthe Northwest corner of the
above described tract thence North 51 feet-more'or
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less to the North line of the above described tract;
lying South of the following described line, to -wit:
Beginning at a point that lies 279.66 feet South
of the Northeast corner of the above described, tract,
thence West 280 feet to the line above described;-
and excepting therefrom the following: -
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-- PETITION FOR REZONING
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
Civic Center
Iowa City,- Iowa 52240
COMES NOW Courterest, Inc. and asks that the follow-
ing described property located in Iowa City, Johnson
_County, Iowa, be rezoned from R-1-B to R-2 zone to-wit:
A parcel of ground located in the following
described tract, to-wit:
-Commencing in the center line of Muscatine
Avenue formerly Highway #6 1808.4 feet east of
the west quarter corner of Section 13., Township
79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. and on
the East-West z Section-line, thence East along
the center of the. highway and the East-West,2
Section line 412.7 feet; thence North 0046' E
233 feet; thence East 125 feet; thence North
0010' E 678 feet; thence N-890 48'17" West 95
feet; thence North 59054155" West 224.44 feet;
thence South 89057'53" West 251 feet to the
northwest cornerof the tract herein described;
thence South 0009' West 1022.1 feet to thepointof beginning;
lying East of the following described line, to-wit:
Beginning at a point that lies 382.7 feet East
of the Southwest_ corner of the above described
tract, thence North _133 feet thence Northwesterly
255 feet to a point that:.lies North 365 feet and
East 265feetfrom the point of beginning of the
above described tract; thence North 367 feet; thence
Northwesterly to a point that lies 31 feet East and
51 feet South of the Northwest,=corner;ofs'the_�
above described tract thence North '51-feet-more or
less'to the North line of the above described tract;
lying South of the following described line, to-wit:
Beginning at a point that lies 279.66 feet South
of the Northeast corner of the above described tract,
thence West 280 feet to the line above described;'
and excepting therefrom the following:
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AGENDA
Planning & ,Zoning Commission
January 25, 1973
A.
Call for order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Approval of Minutes
1. 'Minutes of January, 11,;1973
D.
Zoning Items
1. -C-7301. Proposed Change to Zoning Code 8.10.16C
concerning bulk storage of liquid, propane.
2. Z-7222. Rezoning request of Capitol Propane Gas Company
for rezoning of Parcel in Industrial Park '(vic. N.E. of
Cul de Sac of Industrial Pk. Rd.) from M1 to M2. ;45 -day
Limitation: February 12, 1973.`
3. 'Z-7221. Additional Comments concerning PAD for Court
Crest Inc. rezoning request. 45 -day Limitation:
Januar25,"1973,
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Other. Business
1. ',Selection of a P 6 Z Commission'representativ6 on the
Riverfront,.Commiasion.
F.
Discussion
1. Meeting time for Parking Study to be Tuesday, January 30,"
1973, at 4:00 p.m.'
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Planning &--Zoning
January 2� 1973
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Z-7222. Rezoning request Of
SUBJECT: Capitol Propane Gas Co. for
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rezoning o£'Parcel in Industrial
Park (Vic. N.E.'of Rd.) from
from Ml
Sac'
of Industrial Pk.
to M2.
The request Parcel 13 currently
zoned Ml and encc;rspyfi"-s an
STAFF, ndg acres
ANALYSIS: area of'appr°xima.
Topogra-
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undeveloped laof,nd.
phically the tract is m�3erately flat with a slight depression
at the ,west boundary as well,as a moderate grade (2�) which
making development under the existing
rises from west to east. The parcel is 300' wide along its
narrowest dimension (width),,
code, Section 8.10.1en entasibleCunSectione8.10.16C). oPAsed
(See staff Report,
Amendm ditch runs''in a. Swale from the north
Culvert and op elevated ROW
130 feet of the
under the railroad tracks. An
CRT&P Railroad forms the northern boundary n and is
Land to the noranab�Y°°thi�teastaisrvacanOtWasszone well as�is-theland located:
undeveloped.
L ect;,property. Developmerit for" the k,
immediately south` of the sub? includes the H P:!:.` ;lith Co. anti
4'. mile) Company is
south (approximately • Transfer, and.StoragE.
Sheller. Globe. The .Iowa City art,
located inutediately west of theeCubpa�celais.zonedhMlband is,ahP ,
land south and west of ,the subj for his commercial`
etitioner proposes to use
of :,the BDI Industrial,Tracte•an Thepet
facility Ca itol
1.subject parcel.as a storag quartered, at 7.29 S; P
liquefied petroleum business,preser 4• a.^clean industrial,
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Street. T e gasY storage and service faciht� , eration
use, is consistent andjnotedittedimilar to in thetMl zonehe This use is
of .other::industrial uses P because of:,the irolatile nature of
classified as an M2 use solely
its product. lications
ro osed land use relative to existing and future
The primary consideration in this instance involves the imp
and effect of'the.p P, se judgment of the Staff that due'to the ;buffering,
land uses. It is the ] and ,setback requirements, the
effect Of
the railroad right-of-way erationai character-
proposed usage` would ',not-conflict with or,heWoprade the residentially
zoned property to the north. Similarly,
Ml district, and, such, the proposed
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zoned
of the proposed usage are quite similar,to those of the uses
permitted in the surrounding neighboring industrial uses. The
use would be cc feelslthatth any while the proposed use would not be
residentially zoned Prop
detrimental
a more
Staff, however, ossi-
detrimental to the northerly
southerly location would serve to `remove even
remotest p
bility of a conflict.
The Staff re, ng requestproval along
STAFF of the rezoning
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
January 25, 1973
SUBJECT:
Z-7221. Additional comments
concerning;a Planned Area
Development Submission for a
tract of ,land of'Court Crest, Inc.
STAFF
COMMENT:
During the.January ll,,1973,P,& Z
Commissionmeeting, the Commissioners':
requested' the'Staff''and Developer
explore',the possibility of 'using
a PAD for use
of a club for the
subject property. The City Attorney
was consulted
at length and issued
essentially the following
opinion. The
PAD provisions' of;
the Zoning;,Code cannot be used ;
for a Club as
proposed by the Commission. The PAD General
Provisions of
Land Use require "combinations
of uses including',
single family,
miltifamily, and
commercial." A club is a'
singular use,
not a combination
of uses, ,and as such would
require a rezoning.
A PAD is, fora mixture of interrelated
residential and supporting uses.
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