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Planning & Zoning ,Commission
September 27, 1973 -= 4:00 p.m. .
Civic Center Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen, Henry, Galiher, Horner, Ogesen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Davidsen, Larew
STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Wollmershauser, Klaus, Braun, Child,
Nelson
Chairman Madsen called the meeting to.order and asked if there
were any corrections or additions to the minutes of,the September
13, 1973 meeting. Dr. Ogesen suggested that the words "recommend
to the City Council" be deleted from the last paragraph on page
2 of the September 13, 1973 minutes. it was 'moved 'by Dr. Ogesen
d' d d b M H rner to a rove the minutes as corrected.
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.motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Madsen indicated that the items on the agenda would be
changed and the Vacation request would 'first _be considered.
V77304. 'Vacation oflalley running east and west between Kirkwood'
Avenue and First Street and.west of Linn Street. iFiled by Chariton
Storage Co. (Hy -Vee)': Date filed: 8/16/73. 45 -day limitation:
9/29/73. Denied by P &_Z: 9/13/73. Referred back to P & Z by
City Council: 9/18/73:
Mr. Emil Trott, Attorney representing Chariton Storage Company,
indicated that an ;agreement with Mr. Blakley was presently being
negotiated and he 'asked that consideration of'the ;request be
given at.the next Planning &'Zoning meeting, October 11, 1973.
He indicated that Chariton Storage Company would waive the 45 -day
time', limitation.
It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Galiher to defer
item V-7304, vacation of alley running east and west between',
Kirkwood' Avenue and First Street and west of Linn Street, until' the
next meeting, October 11, 1973. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-7314.' Urban Renewal zoning code changes to conform to R-14
Urban Renewal Plan:
Chairman Madsen noted that the proposed Urban Renewal zoning code
changes would involve some non -conforming uses as well as other
very important consideration$: He did not feel,adequate notice
had been given to those involved. ,For these reasons, he removed
the item from the agenda.
S-7303. Andover Garden Apts. Preliminary plat for Planned Area
Development filed by Amerex Corp. '(vic. west of Laura Drive,
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orth of Foster Drive. Also tract of
land east of Laura Drive and west of North' Dubuque St'.).' File::
3/23/73. Latest revision filed: 9/11/73.' 45 -day limitation:
waived.
Mr. Galiher indicated that some concern had been expressed at the
informal meeting as to a possible maintenance agreement for the
area around the unused, portion of the plat. Chairman, Madsen
indicated that;a maintenance agreement should be included in the',
final plat.
St was moved by Mr. Galiher and seconded by Mr. Horner to recommend
approval of 5-7303, Andover Garden Apartments, Preliminary Plat
for Planned Area 'Development filed by Amerex Corporation.
Dr. Ogesen indicated that he was opposed to this request for
two reasons
1) Laura Drive to thenorth of the tract would be'left
a dead end street and the area to ',the east of Laura
Drive would remain undeveloped. This would be'undesirable,
he said, because to the north and 'south 'of the area are
nice residential developments.
2) The area faces on to Dubuque Street which is amain entrance
into Iowa City,and it is important that it be nicely
developed.
After further discussion, the Commission voted 471 for approval
of the motion with Dr. Ogesen dissenting.
S-7302 and 5-,7311. Braverman -West. Preliminary LSRD and.
Preliminary PAD for a tract of hand on the northwest corner of
Mormon Trek Blvd. andiRohret Road.
a. 5-7302. Preliminary'LSRD., Filed: 2/26/73
Approved 'by P &'Z: 3/22/73 -- to be'
reconsidered.
b. 5-7311. '''Preliminary PAD. I Filed:6/21/73. Latest revision
filed: 9/13/73. 45 -day limitation extended to: 9/28/73•
Mr. Jim Shive, representing Braverman -West, indicated the following:
Braverman -West prefers to:
1) Keep the ROW for Benton Street extended westward from Mormon
Trek Boulevard 601,
2) Use rolled curbs on 'public streets in the development,
3) Use asphaltic concrete on the interior sidewalk systems.
Mr. Shive stated that they were in agreement ',with a waiver that
• would permit an interior sidewalk network in place of the normal
sidewalk location along both sides of all public streets.
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After further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Galiher andseconded
by Mr. Henry, to recommend to the City Council approval of'items
S-7302 and S-7311, Braverman -West, preliminary'LSRD and prelimi-
nary PAD, for tract of land on the northwest corner of Mormon
Trek Blvd. and Rohret Roadcontingent upon compliance with'the
"technical comments outlined on pages'4 and 5 of the September
27, 1973 Staff Report. These include:
1) The right-of-way for Benton Street extended westward from
Mormon Trek Boulevard should be 66 feet,'
2) Full curbs on public streets in the development,' and
3) Portland concrete cement.used on sidewalks in public ROW's
Dr. Ogesen proposed an amendment to the original motion that
rolled curbs be allowed on the inside of the PAD development
and that full curbs be used along Benton Street, Mormon _Trek
Blvd. and Rohret Road. The amendment 'died `for lack of a second.
Dr. Ogesen proposed another amendment to allow rolled curbs on
two cul-de-sacs, inside the Planned Area Development, where it
would be in line with current existing' policies. The amendment.
was seconded by Mr. Henry.
Dr. Ogesen indicated that he favored rolled curbs, because the
selective access courts will not look like through streets but
will serve as local accessways and parking areas to each of
the individual dwelling units; therefore, this discourages the
Sunday "pleasure driver. This is an innovative concept, he
said, which he would 'like 'to see carried through and this would not
be against any City `policy.
The Commission voted 5-0 for approval of the 'last amendment to
the original motion.
A 5-0 vote was cast for approval of the original motion with
amendment.
It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Horner, that a
waiver be granted which would permit an interior sidewalk network
in place of ,the normal sidewalk location along both sides of all
public streets. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Mr. Henry that a
waiver, be, granted so that asphaltic concrete could be used
on the interior sidewalks and Portland cement on the public
ROW's. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Madsen indicated that the developer should submit a
• stanlard sidewalk agreement, agreeing to future assessment and
including appropriate waivers as provided in the City Code, for
the sidewalks along Mormon Trek Blvd. and Rohret Road.
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• S-7319. Oakwoods Addition, Part 7. Preliminary plat (vic.:west
of Helen Lemme School and northofWashington St.) Date filed:
9/4/73. 45 -day limitation: 10/19/73.
Mr. Richard Wollmershauser,,thelCity's Senior Planner, indicated
that the Staff had been in contact with members of the Iowa City
Community School Board and had home to a mutual agreement with
respect to.the'location of .,the walkway. It was agreed that the
walkway should be located between Lots 5 and 6 of Oakwoods
Addition, Part 6B.
Mr. Scott Barker, attorney representing the petitioners, indicated
that they would be willing.to dedicate a 10' walkwayin Oakwoods
Addition, Part 6B, to provide access from the north to _Helen
Lemme School rather than through Oakwoods Addition, Part 7.
After further discussion it was moved by Mr.;Galiher. and
seconded by Mr. Horner to recommend to the City Council approval
of S-7319, Oakwoods Addition, Part 7, preliminary plat contingent
-upon the naming, of the cul-de-sac and indicating the width of
the cul-de-sac. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Henryand seconded by Dr. Ogesen that the
City Council be asked to refer to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for study and review at an early time the proposed
connection between Melrose Avenue and Burlington Street. The
motion carried unanimously'.
The meeting adjourned.
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Iowa City Park 8 Recreation Commission
• September 27, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roegiers, Powell, Davis, Buxton, Fox, Lindberg,
Sangster, 'Marx
Staff Present: Chubb Lee
Visitors': Eldon Christensen and Leonard'Brcka of Babe Ruth
Baseball
Mr.:Roegi'ers opened the meeting by reviewing the program cuts
discussed at the previous meeting by City Manager Wells and by in-
dicating that City's maximum budget cannot be increased but might
be rearranged.
The Commission, raised ,and.discussed,program implications in
view of the followingquestions:
1. Can fees be raised?
2. What is the 'impact of.the proposed cuts on.the several programs?'
3. rWhat'',would'be the impact of some new. -fees?
Criteria suggested for "reviewing programs included:
1. Attendance
2. 'Might some,programs'be outdated?
3. Can the programs survive public fund cuts?
4. Are there possible alternative fund sources?
The Commission reviewed monthly attendance figures at each of
the pools,for two different years.
* Motion by Lindberg that the Park 4 Recreation Commission recommend
that the Council raise season ticket swimming fees sufficient to keep
the two outdoor pools open the same season as in the',past, assuming
that thelincreased income can legally be, available for increasing:
swimming expenditures and'that,this recommendation would not reduce
the funds available for other programs. Motion was seconded by Powell
and carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Powell, that the Commission recommend:
to the City Council that 1974 budgets include $1,200 for Babe Ruth
umpires, $1,200: for Little League umpires, and $1,200 for Girls' -
athletic programs with funds to be drawn from Capital Outlays. The
motion carried with a'vote of 7 ayes and 1 nay..,
* Motion by Fox, seconded by Davis that the, Commission recommend
that the City operate the "4-C", after-school recreation program in
four elementary schools in 1974 because fees do cover operating costs.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Park $ Recreation Commission
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Dr. Powell reported tothe staff and
Commission a concern
of; private citizens for the'safety of _persons
"Avenue
living south of
Melrose 'after a .proposed wideningproject
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since there are children who have to cross
and .from City Park.
this street going to
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Chairman Roegiers requested that Mr.
Chubb', have the Commission
placed on the list on theersons to be heard
rd at the Public Hearing
on'the 1974 Budget.
Motion by ''Davis, seconded by Sangster
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that the meeting adjourn.
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Discussion Items
1. Procedural Guidelines for the.Planning
and Zoning
Commission as requested by the City Council.
2. 'Report of P '6 Z sub -committee
on parking and side yards.
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Adjournment
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
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This proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance originated
with the City staff'. The intent of this amendment is to codify
recommendations made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to
the City Council in 1967 relative to zoning in the R-14 Urban
Renewal project area. the proposed amendment would alsolserve
to make the Land Use Plan in the Urban Renewal Plan more ,consis-
tent with the City's ordinances. At present,there are some
conflicts between the Land Use Plan and the current, existing
CB zone regulations.
The amendment would result in three zone areas within the
area bounded by Iowa Avenue, Gilbert, Court and the Iowa River.
The three areas would be zoned CB, CBS and R3B as illustrated
on the enclosed map.
The amendment would make the CB zone exclusive instead of
cumulative as it now exists. That is, only those uses stated
in the ordinance would be permitted. Among the other changes
of the CB zone is the alteration of height restrictions,
increasing allowable' building height from eight to fifteen stories
in the CB zone.
R3B zoning is recommended for the area illustrated on the
map to make that area consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan.
Even though all of the land shown as R3B is either owned by,
or will be sold to, the University ofllowa, the alternate reuse
of the land stated in the Urban Renewal Plan is high density
residential, thus, if the alternate reuse were ever implemented
• (which is extremely unlikely) the zoning would have to be R3B.
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• historically, this area, and an area to the south were to be
used for student housing. All indications now are that no
additional 'student housing will be built in these areas within
the forseeable future, if ever.
Passage of the amendment would result in twelve existing,
non-conforming uses. They area
Jim's Standard N.E. corner Burlington`& Dubuque
Hawkeye Bank Parking Lot 200 Block South Dubuque
Big B Cleaners -Dubuque south of Iowa
Donohue Mortuary -Linn south of Iowa'
Barney's DX -100 Block South Linn
Deep Rock -200 Block South Linn
4 single family residences -200 Block South Linn
5 single family residences -300 Block South Linn
The City has purchased or will purchase: all of the parcels
indicated as "Parcels to be Acquired" on the map.
Drive and west of North Dubuque
St.). Filed: 3/23/73.` Latest
revision filed: 9/11/73. 45 -
day limitation: waived.'
STAFF Amerex Corporation submitted
ANALYSIS: a revised preliminary planned
area development site plan
on September 11 1973 for
Andover Garden Apartments. This plan differs from the previous
plan that was ,before _the Commission in that the driveways from
the cul-de-sac known as Andover Drive have been revised to
reduce the conflicting traffic movements.
The zoning of,the tract as well as the property entirely surrounding
this tract is,R1A, single family residential. The site has
relatively level terrain in the northwest quarter, but changes
to steeply sloping at the east ;along ,Laura Drive and the south',
along Foster Road. The'steep1 sloping and generally wooded
areas provide some development constraints so that the developer
has concentrated the majority of the development in the 'northwest
quadrant.
Existing development has been described in a series of Staff
Reports dating back several years. Briefly, the existing
development consists of two 12 -unit apartment buildings north
of Haywood Drive.
Proposed development under this site plan would add five 12 -unit
apartment buildings, two 8 -unit buildings, and four duplexes,
The 'total development would ultimately contain 108 dwelling
units as shown on the attached site plan. Included in the total
site plan are 171 parking spaces for a ratio of 1.58 parking
spaces per dwelling', unit.
The total tract of 26.28 acres includes the quadrilateral tract
east of Laura Drive which contains 3.55 acres. This total tract
is included in the development to allow the number of dwelling
units proposed in this development. The,total',tract of 26.28
acres contains 1,144,756 square 'feet. -Street area of 55,800 square
feet would be subtracted from this to give a net, tract area of
• 1,088,956: square feet. The total density for the 108 dwelling
units is 10,082.92 square feet per dwelling unit, or 4.32 dwelling
units per acre'. This is within the R1A zoning requirement of
minimum 10,000square, feet per dwelling unit.
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• The transportation circulation system is, shown on the attached
copy of the site plan. It consists of a combination of two
public streets named Haywood Drive and Andover Drive, and
parking'lots connected by driveways.
The only variation requested by the PAD is with respect to
housing types. This development proposes a mixture of multi-
family and duplex dwellings as opposed to the single family
dwellings allowed in R1A zones. All other provisions of the
Zoning Code would be met by this site plan. -
Minor technical discrepancies have been uncovered which have
been brought to the attention of the engineer's developer. These
include correcting square footage numbers and giving a north
south orientation to the tennis courts so as to provide proper
sun angles. Engineering analysis has not been completed at
this time. A verbal report will be given at; the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting.
STAFF While this site plan is
RECOMMENDATION: not ideal and the siting of
buildings does not make
optimum use of the open
spaces, especially the portion
of the tract east of Laura
Drive, the plan is adequate
with respect to City Code
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Planning & Zoning Commission
September 27,-1973
SUBJECT: S-7302 and 5-7311 Braverman-
West.Preliminary LSRD and
Preliminary. PAD for a tract of
land on the northwest corner
of Mormon Trek Blvd. and Rohret
Road.
a. 5-7302. !Preliminary LSRD.
Filed: 2/28/73. Approved by
P & Z: 3/22/73. To be
reconsidered. Latest'submission
filed: 9/13/73.
b. 5-7311. Preliminary PAD.
filed: 6/21/73. Revision filed:
7/3/73., 45 -day limitation:
8/17/73. ',Limitation extended to:,
Latest submi i
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filed: 9/13/73.
STAFF
On September
ANALYSIS: 13 r 1973,the
developer's engineers submitted
a revised Preliminary PAD and
LSRD Plan.for Staff review.
The following represents both general and specific comments with
:respect to,this latest submission.
The proposedBraverman-West development is located on most of the
40 -acre tract immediately northwest of the intersection of Rohret
Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Excluded from this development
are two
,approximately rectangular tracts in both the no and
northwest corners of the 40 acres. The total acreage of these two�
excluded tracts is 4:1 acres. zoning for this tract~consists of
two zones, both approved in 1971. The northern one-fourth is
zoned R3, multi -family residential, and the southern three-fourths
isl zoned RlB, single family residential. The;terrain'varies from
gently sloping to slopes up to approximately 158. The steeper
slopes would present some siting difficulties for normal sinqle
family development. As a result, the developer has utilized . cluster
development which will be explained later in this report
Bisecting the tract on a north -south axis is a 120 foot wide gas
line utility easement which presents some constraint on the
development. This easement may be used for open'space and parking
but may,not be used for structures.
Tile developer has proposed an overall planned area development
• scheme for this site which is somewhat unique to:the Iowa City
area. The developer has proposed a combination of public streets,
private selective access courts, clusteredtownhouse development
connected interior open space network, and an interior sidewalk
system that generally interconnects the dwelling units with Rohret
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Road, Benton Street and the centrally located recreation building
for the development.
The transportation network proposed,in this developmentAs
shown on the attached plan. It consists of a curved street
running approximately,north-south connecting with Benton Street
on the north and Rohret Road on the south. Tied into this north -
south street is an east -west 11V which connects this street with
Mormon Trek Boulevard on,the east. Also contained in the
development are two relatively short cul-de-sacs (lengths of
approximately 350 feet), one extending southward from Benton
Street andthe other northward from Rohret Road. The intersections
of all streets with Mormon Trek, Rohret Road and Benton Street
have been located with consideration for proper sight distances
Parking is proposed to be provided among selective access courts
which connect with the public streets. These selective access
courts, do not provide through traffic but serve as,local access
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ways and parking areas to each of the individual dwelling units.
The total number of parking spa6esi
proposed for this 'development
is 682, including 654for the towhhouses and 28 for the recreation
building.1 Considering that the total number of dwelling units
for the entire tract is 218, this'provides three parking spaces
per townhouse in addition to the 28 for the recreation building.
The housing styles proposed for this development are predominantly
clustered townhouse development ranging fromtwo dwelling units
to as many as six -clustered with common ,party walls. This
type of clustering can better utilize the irregular and relatively
steep sloping terrain found in portions of this tract.
The total number of dwelling units propose d in this development
is 218 as compared with a maximum based on zoning of 221 dwelling
units. The overall density then is 5,295 square feet per dwelling
unit or 8.22 dwelling units per acre.
The developer is proposing'11.4 acres of open space scattered
throughout the dwelling units. Contained within this'open space
area are wooded areas which the developer desires to retain.
Also included within this open space area is the sidewalk net-
work which.connects the dwelling units with,Benton Street on
the north, Rohret Road on the south and the,recreation building
in the approximate center of the tract. The sidewalk system
deviates from the normal City required sidewalks along both
sides of the streets. The Planning Staff is of the opinion
that this sidewalk system is:functional and more workable than
a system along both sides of the streets. Stretches of this
sidewalk system do, in fact, run along portions of the street.
In addition, the developer is proposing to install sidewalks along
the exterior of the tract along Rohret Road, Mormon Trek Boulevard
and Benton Street.
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• The Planned Area Development Provisions.of the Zoning Code
require a delineation of the !variances ,requested by the.
developer and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The following are a list of variances as requested by this
site plan:
1. Housing types: townhouse clustered housing with common
sidewalls'rather than individual single family dwelling
units in the RlB area.
2. Density in the RlB zone would exceed that normally
allowed by approximately 705 square feet per dwelling
unit., The developer is utilizing the R3 density,
provisions along with the RlB to average.the:overall
dwelling unit density for thetract.
3. Yard variations:
a) Side yards -- With clustered housing,,there will be
no side yards between dwelling units.
b) Front yard setbacks -- The proposed development, while
not dimensioned, scales 20 feet between,street right-
of-way and proposed dwelling units vs. the 25 feet as
required by the Code. In'that parking is provided in
clustered areas and clustered parkin41ots and not
generally between.the dwelling units and the street
where the dwelling units are 20 feet from the street,
the Staff feels this variation is relatively unimportant.
c) Variations�in back yards Because of the siting,: the
layouts of I yards are rather untypical. Normal backyard
relationships in this development do not exist.
4. In that it is not known if the developer will include yards
as part of a lot for each dwelling unit, the requirement of
�lot frontage and lot width may not be applicable to this
development. Should, however, the developer request lots
for each of the dwelling units, then a variation in lot
frontage'and lot width would need to be granted.
5. Parking: The developer is requesting off-street parking
within the normal front yard areas along streets. Due to
the clustered nature of both housing and parking areas,
the Staff feels ',that this is'a reasonable variation.
Since the preliminary plan is a generalized concept of the develop-
ment and does not contain dimensions or specific locations of
individual dwelling units or parking areas, the Staff feels that
the overall development is quite:unique and will provide an
• alternative housing scheme not now available in Iowa City. The
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Staff would generally recommend approval of the above requested
variances.
With respect to the large scale residential development plan
review, the following technical comments are submitted for
consideration:
1. The right-of-way'for 'Benton Street extended westward from
Mormon Trek Boulevard should be 66 feet rather than 60 feet
as shown on the preliminary plan.
2. 'There should be 15 foot radii where the right-of-way of
the interior local streets intersect with the right-of-way
of Benton Street, Mormon TrekBoulevard' and Rohret Road.
3. The material requested by the developer is asphaltic
concrete for.the public streets. As of yet, this material,
is not 'approved for use', by the Engineering Department
for City streets (although the proposed design standards
would allow this material).
4. Easements for sanitary sewers should be shown on the plat
or indicated in the notes.
5.' Storm water collection provisions should be included which
collect water from the selective access courts before it
reaches the public streets.
6. The developer is requesting rolled curbs on public streets
in this development. The Engineering Division standards
require full curbs and not Polled curbs. Additionally, the
curbs as proposed along Benton Street should be full curbs
also.
The developer's engineer has been notified of the above technical
comments.
7. The type of development for the excluded area in the northwest
corner of the tract has not been indicated. In that the
selective access court immediately south of this area may
in the future provide access to this area, the Staff questions
the appropriateness of the design of this selective access
court without knowing specifically what it will serve.
8. The following comments apply to the proposed sidewalk system.
The developer is proposing an alternativ(:! inLerior sidewali:
system throughout the open space areu:, Lo tk.hiace the sicew "-i,
requirement along both sides of pul>l.i.c st:r( (,ts. The LSRD
code- requires sidewalks along both SiLICS of all streets.
A waiver would have to be granted for this development.
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. Also, the City sidewalk requirements are Portland concrete
cement (P.C.C.) whereas the developer is proposing asphaltic
concrete''(A.C..). The interiorsidewalk systems could be
asphaltic concrete, but the lEngineering !Staff feels that
sidewalks in public ROW's should be P.C.C.,,especially,along
Benton Street, Mormon Trek Boulevard, and Rohret Road.
Specific waivers should be granted if:
1. An interior sidewalk is recommended to replace
sidewalks along both, sides of the interior public
streets.
2. A.C. rather than P.C.C. for public ROW sidewalks
in the interior street system.
Since Mormon Trek Boulevard and Rohret Road will not be
paved in the near future, final sidewalk grades aren't
known at this time. "The Engineering Staff proposes
that the sidewalks along these two streets not be
installed' at this time provided the developer submits '
a standard sidewalk agreement, agreeing to future assess-
ment and including appropriate waivers; as provided in the
City Code.'
STAFF The Staff would generally
RECOMMENDATION: recommend approval of the
overall design as shown on
the Preliminary PAD and
LSRD plans provided that the
technical provisions, as
delineated above are
resolved.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
September 27, 1973
SUBJECT: 5-7319. Oakwoods Addition,
Part 7, preliminary plat (vic.
west of Helen Lemme'School and
north of Washington St.)
Date filed: 9/4/73
45 -day limitation: ,10/19/73
STAFF
ANALYSISc This tract is 13.5 acres in
size and contains 37 dots.
Most of the lots exceed
are. The
entire area is zoned R1B., Land to the000 east,lusoutheetand west are
also zoned R1B. Land to the north is 'still R1A and undeveloped.
This area is contiguous to other Cakwoods Additions which have
been approved and are being developed. It is gently sloping
land, nicely 'suited for single family residential development.
Proximity to Helen Lemme:School is an added feature. Some sections
of the subdivision are fairly heavily wooded and the developer has
stated that the trees would be preserved as, much,as,:possible.
There are some minor discrepancies on,the plat which have been
called to the attention of the developer and he'h
correctionshas s indi
will be made. For example, he cul-de-sac has tnot
that
been named nor is the width of the cul-de-sac .shown.
The Staff is somewhat concerned about the 10% grade of the 120 -
foot section of the cul-de-sac straightaway. This means about,a
12 -foot rise in less than half a block. ',However,, this grade is
within the codelimitations.
In the past, there has been some consideration given to acquiring
some of this,area for a neighborhood park but it was 'deemed economi-
cally infeasible and is not included in the Capital Improvements
Program.' Neighbors living contiguous to the subdivision' are still
interested in having some parkland located here.'
Commission members might also consider dedication of a walkway.
school children living on the northern reaches of Westminster
Street will have 'to'approach the school grounds in a round -about
manner. A walkway from the end of the cul-de-sac or from the north-
eastern section of Creighton Street would seem plausible.
Review from the Engineering Department has not been received.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: The Staff will make a recommen-
dation at the meeting contingent
upon developers correction of
discrepancies and upon review
Of the Engineer's report.
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•GRAPHIC
690 120,10 1@90
SCALE : 1% 660'
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At the September 18th meetingof the Council, Attorney Emil
Trott, representing the Kirkwood, Ave. Hy-Vee, appeared con-
cerning the vacation of the alley. As he had not been advised
of the hearing, he requested that the Council refer the matter'
back to the Planning and 'Zoning Commission. The motion was
passed to refer the matter back to P&Z,'in light of the
information brought by Mr. Trott, for additional study,and
report back to the Council.
Abbie Stolfus
City. Clerk