HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.08.2020 Agenda PacketIOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Wednesday, April, 8, 2020
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AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Consider the February 12, 2020 meeting minutes
D. Special Exception Item
1. EXC20-03: An application submitted by Kum & Go LLC requesting a waiver from
the minimum 2-story building requirement in the Riverfront Crossings-South
District (RFC-SG) zone for a quick vehicle servicing use near the intersection of
S. Gilbert Street and Highland Avenue.
2. A request submitted by Kum & Go LLC to extend the expiration date from six
months to 12 months for EXC19-12, a special exception approved to allow a
quick vehicle servicing use in the Riverfront Crossings-South Gilbert (RFC-SG)
zone and EXC20-03, a special exception (approval pending) to waive the
minimum 2-story building requirement.
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April 8, 2020
Board of Adjustment Meeting
F. Adjourn
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 – 5:15 PM
EMMA J. HARVAT HAZELL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gene Chrischilles, Bryce Parker, Amy Pretorius
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ernie Cox, Zephan Hazell
STAFF PRESENT: Susan Dulek, Anne Russett
OTHERS PRESENT: Alan Berger, Kim Gaskill, Thomas McInerney
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL:
A brief opening statement was read by Pretorius outlining the role and purpose of the Board and
the procedures that would be followed the meeting.
CONSIDER THE JANUARY 8, 2020 MINUTES:
Chrischilles moved to approve the minutes of January 8, 2020. Parker seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 3-0.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM EXC20-01:
An application submitted by Allan Berger of NREP, L.L.C. for a special exception to allow
expansion of an animal related commercial facility in the CO-1 zone located at 3030 Northgate
Drive.
Pretorius opened the public hearing.
Russett began the staff report with an aerial of the project site. It is located north of I-80 at the
end of Northgate Drive near the edge of the City's corporate limits. The zoning map shows the
property is zoned to CO-1 which is Commercial Office. In terms of background this property
contains several different uses, both animal related commercial uses as well as general and
medical office uses. A special exception was granted back in 2005 for a small animal vet clinic
to locate at this property and the applicant is now requesting to expand the general animal
related use through for construction of four detached accessory structures. The applicant has
stated that these structures will not be used to house animals, they're intended for storage for
the occupants of the primary building. The plan is also to have solar panels that would be
installed on the roofs of the proposed accessory structures to increase the capacity of solar
power generation on the property.
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Russett showed the site plan that was included in the application packet. The property is
located on Northgate Drive and there are two access points to the site. There's an access to the
north off of Northgate Drive and then to the south into two different parking areas. The proposed
accessory structures are located at the northeast corner of the site, the existing primary building
on the property is the vet clinic and office uses.
The Board of Adjustment is charged with approving, approving with conditions or denying the
application based on the facts presented. In order to approve the special exception, the Board
must find that it meets all applicable approval criteria, which include for this case specific
standards for general animal related commercial in the CO-1 zone, and then the general
standards for all special exceptions.
Russett noted there's one specific standard for this proposed project. It states all aspects of the
operation of the facility including any accessory uses, must be conducted completely indoors
within a soundproof building. The operation of the animal related commercial use will remain in
the portion of the primary building it's not proposed to be located in the accessory structures.
Staff does recommend one condition that the accessory structures will not contain any animal
related commercial uses, and therefore, the accessory structures do not need to meet the
soundproofing requirement.
In terms of the general standards, the first is that the specific proposed exception will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. The existing
onsite commercial uses will remain the same and not be expanded as part of the accessory
structures and the expansion will not increase traffic to the site. Additionally, the new structures
will be more secure than existing structures which had been broken into in the recent past.
The second criteria is that the specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair
property values. The properties to the north, east and west are currently undeveloped, the
animal related uses will remain in the existing building and not be expanded into the accessory
structures. As shown on the site plan the proposed accessory structures are located set back
from the property lines.
The third criteria is the establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the
normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for use permitted
in the district in which such property is located. The development or improvement of surrounding
properties will not be impacted by the proposed project and the proposed structures will also be
located behind the existing building and away from the street.
Fourth criteria is that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have
been or are being provided. The subject property has access to all the necessary utilities and
facilities. Additional electrical service will connect to the primary building to utilize the power
generated by the solar panels and the stormwater plans will be reviewed as part of the site plan
review process to ensure compliance with City regulations.
The fifth criteria is that adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or
egress designed to minimize traffic congestion. As shown earlier, the site has two separate
parking areas each from Northgate Drive. The area proposed for the accessory structures
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connect only to the upper east parking lot, which is behind the building and no changes are
being proposed for parking or access for the site.
The sixth criteria is that except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the
exception, the proposed exception conforms with all other zoning regulations and staffs review
of the project will ensure it complies with all zoning regulations.
Lastly, the proposed exception will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Russett stated
the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan has designated this area for office
commercial, and additionally the plan does encourage responsible use of energy resource
sources.
Staff recommends approval of EXC20-01, a proposal submitted by Allan Berger, NREP, L.LC.
to expand an animal related commercial use in the Commercial Office (CO-1) zone at the
property located at 3030 Northgate Drive subject to the following condition:
1. The accessory structures shall not contain animal related commercial uses; and therefore,
the accessory structures do not need to meet the soundproofing requirement.
As there were not questions for staff Pretorius asked the applicant to come forward.
Alan Berger (3030 Northgate Drive) stated it's probably not a meaningful difference but he
actually thinks of this project as being a little bit different from an expansion of an animal use.
This started as a solar project as he has a passion for alternative energy. They've already
developed the roof for rooftop solar and they've got a little bit of solar art on the property, the
problem that he has is with the ground mount solar units, as he just doesn’t like the way they
look. So this project from the standpoint of just a solar project is massively overbuilt. What he
wanted to do was to provide some additional functionality instead of just a metal rack that holds
relatively ugly glass panels on it. The power is going to be used by the Counseling Center of
Iowa City mostly, not by the animal use. They have some of their meetings with clients in a
gazebo out front and this will allow them to be able to sit underneath the solar panels and make
it a more functional space. Then since they were putting up walls to sort of baffle it from sound,
to put in the storage just seemed to enhance the use a little bit. Berger absolutely agrees there
should be no animals in there under any circumstances, he views it as more for a building for
the facility than as an animal use.
Kim Gaskill (Gaskill Signs) is the owner of Gaskill Signs and noted they received a letter about
this application. Gaskill Signs has been in Iowa City since 1958 doing outdoor signage. Gaskill
wanted to discuss the solar panel installation as they have a billboard right next to the property.
They want to make sure this project will not affect the illumination on the billboard because that
would impact the revenue to their businesses and affect the ability to retain their clients.
Pretorius stated the Board has an opportunity to ask the applicant questions and will get an
answer regarding the effect to the billboard.
Russett noted she received an email late this afternoon from the applicant’s neighbor at 3010
Northgate Drive and printed it out for the Board.
Chrischilles stated he is assuming the City does have code in place regulating building of where
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solar panels should go and such. Russett stated in a case like this they would consider the
proposed solar an accessory use and as long as it met the requirements of the ordinance in
terms of accessory uses it would be an allowed use. Chrischilles noted the person who wrote
the email seems to be more concerned about the overall City policy, which isn't really up to this
Board. Dulek added it is regulated by building code requirements.
Pretorius asked if the applicant could address the question of illumination in terms of the
billboard.
Thomas McInerney (1208 Marcy Street) it the architect on this project and stated the location of
the solar panels are actually about 200 feet to the north of the sign, the billboard. He noted it's
a very large billboard and it's located southeast of the property, whereas this location for the
solar panels are in the northwest corner far away from the shadow of it as they are more
concerned about the shadow from the sign. They don't want any shadow to interfere with the
solar.
Pretorius asked how much light they will actually have on proposed structures. McInerney
stated there's security lighting in between the two but it's just for lighting that path in between,
there's nothing on the outside. The primary purpose of the building is to generate energy and
then utilize some space for storage below and that was really the main intent. It's just really a
solar panel project with some storage.
Chrischilles thinks what Gaskill might have been referring to is if the panels emit any illumination
themselves, which would compete with the illumination on her sign. McInerney confirmed the
solar panels do not emit any light, they're just receivers, it's just a form of getting energy from
the sun. This was all for the purpose of providing energy to the main building.
Pretorius acknowledged that answered the concern raised from public comment.
Pretorius closed the public hearing.
Chrischilles just wanted to say he thinks the project seems reasonable and a good use of the
space by using solar to save money. It's a good idea and not infringing on anyone.
Pretorius thinks any concerns about it being on anybody else's property have been eliminated,
it's on the property currently owned by the applicant and shouldn't be competing for any type of
light issues with the billboards nearby. It's a great use for obtaining more solar energy.
Parker moved to approve EXC20-01, an application submitted by Allan Berger, NREP,
L.LC. to expand an animal related commercial use in the Commercial Office (CO-1) zone
at the property located at 3030 Northgate Drive subject to the following condition:
1. The accessory structures shall not contain animal related commercial uses; and
therefore, the accessory structures do not need to meet the soundproofing requirement.
Chrischilles seconded the motion.
Chrischilles stated regarding agenda item EXC20-01 he concurs with the findings set forth in the
staff report of this meeting date, February 12, 2020, and concludes that the general and specific
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criteria are satisfied unless amended or opposed by another board member. He recommends
that the Board adopt the findings in the staff report for the approval of this proposal.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 3-0.
Pretorius stated the motion declared approved, any person who wishes to appeal this decision
to a court of record may do so within 30 days after this decision is filed with the City Clerk’s
Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chrischilles moved to adjourn this meeting, Parker seconded, a vote was taken and all
approved.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2020
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/8 2/12
CHRISCHILLES, GENE 12/31/2022 X X
COX, ERNIE 12/31/2020 X O/E
HAZELL, ZEPHAN 12/31/2021 X O/E
PARKER, BRYCE 12/31/2024 0/E X
PRETORIUS, AMY 12/31/2023 X X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member
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STAFF REPORT
To: Board of Adjustment Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner
Item: EXC20-03 Date: April 8, 2020
Parcel Number: 1015308001
& 1015307007
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Britni Andreassen
Kum & Go LLC
1459 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 547-6083
Britni.andreassen@kumandgo.com
Contact Person: Keith Weggen
Civil Design Advantage
3405 SE Crossroads Drive, Suite G
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 369-4400
keithw@cda-eng.com
Property Owners: Kum & Go LLC
1459 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 547-6083
McDonough Structures
340 Highland Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(515) 512-6491
Kam Properties, LLC
3309 Highway 1 SW
Iowa City, IA 50240
GKLZ, LLC
325 E. 3rd St.
Iowa City, IA 50240
Requested Action: Special exception requesting a waiver from the
minimum 2-story building requirement
Purpose: To allow for a convenience store with fuel sales
Location: Northeast corner of S. Gilbert St. and Highland
Ave.
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Location Map:
Size: 1.15 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Commercial, Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert
(RFC-SG)
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: CI-1 – Intensive Commercial
(Commercial)
South: CC-2 – Community Commercial
(Commercial)
East: CI-1 – Intensive Commercial
(Commercial)
West: RFC-SG – Riverfront Crossings – South
Gilbert (Commercial & Residential)
Applicable Code Sections: 14-4B-3: General Approval Criteria
14-4B-4B-12: Quick Vehicle Servicing
File Date: March 4, 2020
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Kum & Go, LLC, requested a rezoning of two properties located at the northeast
corner of S. Gilbert Street and Highland Avenue in October, 2019. Both were zoned Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) and the applicant requested a rezoning to Riverfront Crossings-South Gilbert.
On November 7, 2019 the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0
vote to rezone these properties with the following conditions:
1. The applicant must close all access points along S. Gilbert St. and will reduce the
number of access points along Highland Ave. to one.
2. The applicant must dedicate additional right-of-way to the City along Gilbert St. based on
the dimensions shown in Attachment 3.
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City Council held a public hearing on this rezoning on December 3, 2019, and passed the
rezoning ordinance and conditional zoning agreement on December 17, 2019 (Ordinance No.
19-4814) with the conditions recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Following the rezoning, Kum & Go, LLC requested a special exception (EXC19-12) to allow a quick
vehicle servicing use in the RFC-SG zoning district, which the Board of Adjustment granted at its
January 8, 2020 meeting (recorded January 31, 2020 in Book 6004,Page 400-403 in the Johnson
County Recorder’s Office).
After approval of the special exception, Kum & Go, LLC submitted a design review application to
the City. The proposal included a building that did not meet the minimum 2-story requirement. Staff
rejected the application and requested that the applicant revise the plans to show a 2-story building.
Kum & Go expressed concerns with a 2-story building. Instead of revising the building design, Kum
& Go has applied for another special exception to waive the 2-story minimum building requirement.
Kum & Go currently owns the property at 1310 S. Gilbert St. and has a purchase agreement in
place with the property owners of the neighboring parcel.
ANALYSIS:
The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare;
to conserve and protect the value of property throughout the city; and to encourage the most
appropriate use of land. It is the intent of the Ordinance to permit the full use and enjoyment of
property in a manner that does not intrude upon adjacent property. The Board may grant the
requested special exception if the requested action is found to be in accordance with the specific
criteria included for Section 14-4B-4B-12j, pertaining to waivers from development standards for
Quick Vehicle Servicing in Riverfront Crossings zoning district as well as the General Standards
laid out in Section 14-4B-3.
In order for the Board of Adjustment to grant this special exception request, each of the following
criterion below must be met. The burden of proof is on the applicant, and their comments
regarding each criterion may be found on the attached application. Staff comments regarding
each criterion are set below.
Specific Standards: 14-4B-4B-12j: Waivers from Development Standards for Quick Vehicle
Servicing in RFC Zoning Districts
j. For properties located in the CB-2 zone, CB-5 zone, riverfront crossings district, eastside
mixed use district, or towncrest design review district, where it can be demonstrated that
the proposed quick vehicle servicing use cannot comply with a specific standard as
indicated in subsections B12h and B12i of this section, the board of adjustment may
grant a special exception to modify or waive the provision, provided that the intent of the
development standards is not unduly compromised. The board of adjustment may impose
any condition or conditions that are warranted to mitigate the effects of any variation from
these development standards.
FINDINGS:
• The property is located in the Riverfront Crossings District and zoned RFC-SG;
and therefore, eligible to request a waiver from standards outlined in 14-4B-12h
and 14-4B-12i of the zoning code.
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• The applicant has requested a waiver from 14-4B-12i, which requires that
properties located in the Riverfront Crossings District must comply with the
standards outlined in the Riverfront Crossings Form-Based Code. Specifically,
the Riverfront Crossings Form-Based Code requires that buildings in the RFC-
SG zoning district are a minimum of 2-stories. The applicant is requesting that
the Board of Adjustment waive the minimum 2-story building requirement.
• The proposed use is a convenience store, which is typically a 1-story building.
• The site is approximately 1.15 acres in size. Currently, the plans show 21 parking
spaces with no additional space for more parking. An additional story would
require more parking. Without changes to the number of gas pumps or a
reduction in the size of the building, the site would not be able to accommodate
the additional parking required by a second story.
• The applicant has proposed higher external building walls, which range from 22’
to 24’8”, which give the appearance of a 2-story building.
o Staff recommends that the proposed higher external building walls be a
condition of this special exception. For the proposed gas station use, a
higher external wall will give the appearance of a 2-story building and
meet the intent of the code requirement.
• The intent of the 2-story minimum requirement is to promote the creation of
economically vital, mixed use, and pedestrian friendly districts. The standards of
the code ensure that projects are consistent with the goals, objectives, and
guidelines of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan.
General Standards: 14-4B-3: Special Exception Review Requirements:
In order for the Board of Adjustment to grant this special exception request, each of the following
criterion below must be met. The burden of proof is on the applicant, and their comments
regarding each criterion may be found on the attached application. Staff comments regarding
each criterion are set below.
1. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public
health, safety, comfort or general welfare.
FINDINGS:
• There is an existing convenience store with fuel sales located on this site.
• The Board of Adjustment recently approved allowing a new convenience store
with fuel sales at this site.
• The proposed request will not change the use or access to site.
• The proposed request will result in a 1-story building instead of a 2-story building.
2. The specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of
other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or
impair property values in the neighborhood.
FINDINGS:
• The proposed request will not change the use or access to the site.
• A reduction in the height of the building will not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity.
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3. Establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses
permitted in the district in which such property is located.
FINDINGS:
• The surrounding properties are developed, but eligible for redevelopment under
the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code.
4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or
are being provided.
FINDINGS:
• The subject property has access to all necessary utilities and facilities, and the
redevelopment would not require off-site improvements.
5. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress
designed to minimize traffic congestion on public streets.
FINDINGS:
• The current site has access points off of S. Gilbert St, Highland Ave., and 3rd St.
A condition was attached to the rezoning that the applicant must close all access
points from S. Gilbert St. and have only one access point from Highland Ave. in
order to minimize traffic congestion on surrounding streets and at the intersection
of S. Gilbert St. and Highland Ave.
6. Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception
being considered, the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms
to the applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is to be located.
FINDINGS:
• Through the design review process, staff will ensure compliance with the
Riverfront Crossings Form-Based Code.
• Approval of the requested special exception will waive the requirement that the
convenience store in this location in the RFC-SG zoning district be a minimum of
2-stories.
7. The proposed exception will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the
City, as amended.
FINDINGS:
• The Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan has designated this area
for Mixed Use Development.
o The Mixed Use land use designation includes a variety of retail, office,
and residential uses.
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• The Comprehensive plan also supports urban infill and redevelopment in certain
areas of the City, including in the Riverfront Crossings District.
• The Riverfront Crossings Master Plan calls for a pedestrian scale development in
this area along S. Gilbert St., with buildings to the front of the street and parking
to the rear. It also calls for a retail/convenience store in this area to serve local
residential and commercial uses.
• The Master Plan envisions this area to be redeveloped and shows a building
placed in the front corner of the lot with parking in the rear.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends approval of EXC20-03, a request by Kum & Go, LLC to waive the 2-story
minimum building requirement in the RFC-SG zoning district for the proposed quick vehicle
servicing station on approximately 1.15 acres of property located at the northeast corner of S.
Gilbert St. and Highland Ave. subject to the following condition:
1. That the proposed convenience store be built with higher external building walls a
minimum of 22’ in height, to give the appearance of a 2-story building.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Application Materials
4. Concept Plan
Approved by: _________________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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3405 SE CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G, GRIMES, IOWA 50111 • P 515+369+4400 • F 515+369+4410 • WWW.CDA-ENG.COM
March 5, 2020
City of Iowa City
ATTN: Anne Russett & Iowa City Board of Adjustment
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa52240
RE: Kum & Go Special Exception Application Supplemental Information
Dear Ms. Russett:
In response to your request for responses to the Specific Approval Criteria related to the recently applied for Special
Exception Application filed by Kum & Go, in regard to building height, we offer the following:
Iowa City’s City Code, Title 14 – Zoning Code, Chapter 2, Article G, Section 14-2G-3: Subdistrict Standards states the
following, as it relates to “Building Height and Façade Step Backs:”
“In the Park, South Gilbert, and University Subdistricts, buildings shall be two (2) stories minimum and six (6) stories
maximum in height above grade.”
City Staff have interpreted this to mean that, because this site lies within the South Gilbert subdistrict, the building needs to
have a minimum of two (2) usable floors inside the building. For redevelopment of the existing convenience store, this
cannot be achieved for the following reasons:
1. Limited Site Area
After dedicating Right of Way (ROW) to the City of Iowa City for future street and ROW improvements, the site is
approximately 1.15 acres in size. Iowa City’s Code requires 13 parking spaces for the proposed 6,262 SF
convenience store, which is significantly less than the number of spaces typically needed to efficiently operate a
store (which is typically around 25 spaces). The current Site Plan for the site proposes 21 parking spaces within the
site and there is no remaining area to provide any additional parking spaces.
If the building were to have a second floor of 6,262 SF one could anticipate having approximately 6 living units
within a second floor. If it were assumed that these living units were 2-bedroom units, the residential use would
require an additional 9 parking spaces, which the site does not have adequate room for.
If the building were to have a second floor of 6,262 SF of non-residential use, the site would be required to have an
additional 13 parking spaces, which the site does not have adequate space for.
2. Lack of Economic Feasibility
If a second usable floor within the building were to be required, the construction costs would undoubtedly
intensify significantly to a point where it is not economically feasible to pursue the project and redevelop the site.
3. Incompatible Uses and Impracticality of Tenants
In a multi-use building situation, there is an operational need for the convenience store to remain on the ground
level while a non-convenience store use would be above on the second level. Traditionally, finding a non-
convenience store tenant or use to be located above a convenience store is very difficult to achieve and a mixed
use of convenience store with other uses is impractical and at times considered incompatible.
4. Interpretation of Code
While City Staff has interpreted the code to require 2 usable floors within the building, we and the Applicant
interpret the code to be written regarding building “height above grade,” as it states, and that it implies to actual
building wall height above grade and not “usable floors within the building.”
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Intent of the Development Standards
As indicated with the recent submittal(s), Kum & Go is proposing a new convenience store for the site, which would be
limited to a single usable floor within the building. Recognizing that Iowa City’s code requires a two-story building wall
height, as indicated above, Kum & Go has proposed higher external building walls (ranging from 22’ to 24’8”), which would
give the appearance and massing of a two-story wall façade. The proposed wall heights are consistent with the Code’s
intent for building and frontage types, creating the façade appearance and massing that the intent of the code desires.
Please include this supplemental information with the Application to the Board of Adjustment. Please let us know if you
have any questions or need anything else.
Sincerely,
CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE
Keith Weggen, ASLA
Copy: Siobhan Harman, Kum & Go
Britni Andreassen, Kum & Go
File
#3504 - IOWA CITY, KS
1310 GILBERT STREET
10/22/2019
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Proposed Building Signage
“Kum & Go” Sign
“Kum & Go” Sign
“Go Fresh Market” Sign
No Signage
“Kum & Go” Sign
Total
6’ x 12’
6’ x 12’
5’ x 9’
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6’x12’
72 SF
72 SF
45 SF
261 SF
0 SF
72 SF
Size
Sign
Location
East Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
North Elevation
Area
North Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’
30’
12’
9’–0”
3’–3”
22’–0”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
Painted Fiberglass
Satin Finish Cornice
to Match SW “Urbane
Bronze”. REF Cornice
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
East Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’
30’ 12’
9’–0”
3’–3”
17’–10”
22’–0”
T.O.S.
26’-0”
Prefinished Aluminum
Panel with Coping
Color “Tor Red”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Fine Art Velour”
Brick Veneer - Sioux City
Brick - “Silverstone Gray”
5’-0” x 9’-0”
Signage
6’-0” x 12’-0”
Signage
Clear
Annodized
Aluminum
Storefront
TYP
Brick Veneer - Sioux City
Brick - “Morning Mist”
Painted Fiberglass
Satin Finish Cornice
to Match SW “Urbane
Bronze”. REF Cornice
Edwards Cast Stone
Panel Color 18-031
“Silver Metallic“
Color Aluminum
Soffit and Fascia
Painted Fiberglass
Satin Finish Cornice
to Match SW “Urbane
Bronze”. REF Cornice24’–8”
South Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’
30’
12’
9’–0”
3’–3”
17’–10”
22’–0”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Fine Art Velour”
Brick Veneer - Sioux City
Brick - “Silverstone Gray”
Painted Fiberglass
Satin Finish Cor-
nice to Match SW
“Urbane Bronze”.
REF Cornice
6’-0” x 12’-0”
Signage
Clear Annodized
Aluminum
Storefront TYP
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
Painted Fiberglass
Satin Finish Cornice
to Match SW “
Urbane Bronze”.
REF Cornice
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
“Silver Metallic“
Color Aluminum
Soffit and Fascia
24’–8”
West Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’
30’
12’
9’–0”
3’–3”
22’–0”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
Clear Annodized
Aluminum Storefront
TYP
Brick Veneer - Sioux City
Brick - “Silverstone Gray”
Roof Ladder
to be Clear Finish
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
6’-0” x 12’-0”
Signage
1 3/4”
1 1/4”
4”
7”
Cornice Profile
NTS
1 1/4”
1”
“Silver Metallic“
Color Aluminum
Soffit and Fascia
Brick Veneer - Sioux City
Brick - “Silverstone Gray”
Painted Fiberglass
Satin Finish Cornice
to Match SW “Urbane
Bronze”. REF Cornice
#3504 - IOWA CITY, KS
1310 GILBERT STREET
10/22/2019
CANOPY ELEVATIONS
Proposed Canopy Signage
“Kum & Go” Sign
No Signage
“Kum & Go” Sign
“Kum & Go” Sign
Total
3’x 6’
3’x 6’
3’x 6’
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18 SF
18 SF
18 SF
0 SF
54 SF
Size Sign Location
Area
XXXX Elevation
XXXX Elevation
XXXX Elevation
XXXX Elevation
3’-0” x 6’-0”
Illuminated
Can Signage
15’–6”
17’–6”
21’–0”
18”x10’ Nichiha Fiber
Cement Panel - Vintage
Wood Cedar
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Soffit and
Fascia
Black Plastic
Bollard Cover
TYP
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Column
Cover TYP
White Aluminum
Ceiling Panels TYP
East Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’ 30’
12’
6”
15’–6”
17’–6”
21’–0”
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Soffit and
Fascia
Black Plastic
Bollard Cover
TYP
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Column
Cover TYP
White Aluminum
Ceiling Panels TYP
South Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’ 30’ 12’
3’-0” x 6’-0”
Illuminated
Can Signage
15’–6”
17’–6”
21’–0”
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Soffit and
Fascia
Black Plastic
Bollard Cover
TYP
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Column
Cover TYP
White Aluminum
Ceiling Panels TYP
North Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’ 30’
12’
3’-0” x 6’-0”
Illuminated
Can Signage
15’–6”
17’–6”
21’–0”
18”x10’ Nichiha Fiber
Cement Panel - Vintage
Wood Cedar
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Soffit and
Fascia
Black Plastic
Bollard Cover
TYP
“Silver Metallic” Color
Aluminum Column
Cover TYP
White Aluminum
Ceiling Panels TYP
West Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’ 30’
12’
6”
#3504 - IOWA CITY, KS
1310 GILBERT STREET
10/22/2019
TRASH ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS
Perspective
NTS
0 3’ 6’ 12’
7’–0”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
Prefinished
Metal Coping
Berridge
“Parchment”
Bollard with
Plastic Cover
TYP
East Elevation
NTS
3’–3”
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
0 3’ 6’ 12’
7’–0”
3’–3”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
Prefinished
Metal Coping
Berridge
“Parchment”
Bollard with
Plastic Cover
TYP
North Elevation
NTS
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
7’–0”
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
3’–3”
Prefinished
Metal Coping
Berridge
“Parchment”
0 3’ 6’ 12’
Bollard with
Plastic Cover
TYP
South Elevation
NTS
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
7’–0”
3’–3”
Trash Enclosure
Gate with Trex
(Gravel Path)
Paneling
Bollard with
Plastic Cover
TYP
West Elevation
NTS 0 3’ 6’ 12’
Edwards Cast
Stone Panel
Color 18-031
Brick Veneer -
Sioux City Brick -
“Morning Mist”
Prefinished
Metal Coping
Berridge
“Parchment”
Smooth Face
CMU Beyond
#3504 - IOWA CITY, KS
1310 GILBERT STREET
10/22/2019
AMPERSAND CRITERIA DRAWING
Perspective
Not To Scale
Installation Examples
Front
Front
Front
Back
Back
Front Elevation
NTS
8’–0”
Front Side of Sculpture
to be painted with
Community Specific
Graphics
0 3’ 6’ 12’
8’–0”
Right Elevation
NTS
8’–0”
0 3’ 6’ 12’
Side of Sculpture to
be painted Matte
Black
18”
Rear Elevation
NTS
8’–0”
0 3’ 6’ 12’
Rear Side of Sculpture
to be painted with
Community Specific
Graphics
8’–0”
Left Elevation
NTS
8’–0”
0 3’ 6’ 12’
Side of Sculpture to
be painted Matte
Black
18”
From:Keith Weggen
To:Anne Russett
Cc:Siobhan Harman - Kum & Go (Siobhan.Harman@kumandgo.com); Britni Andreassen; Nicole Neal
Subject:Kum & Go 3504 - Board Of Adjustment Special Exception Extension Request
Date:Wednesday, March 4, 2020 5:01:34 PM
Iowa City Board of Adjustment:
On January 8, 2020, the Iowa City Board of Adjustment approved a Special Exception request by Kum
& Go, LC to allow a quick vehicle servicing use (convenience store) for property located at 1310
South Gilbert and 348 Highland. This Special Exception included a time limitation, stating the Special
Exception would expire six months from the date which it was field with the City Clerk, unless the
Applicant shall have taken action within such time period to establish the use or construct the
improvement.
Portions of the site are currently occupied by tenants other than Kum & Go. Kum & Go is required
to provide those tenants with a certain amount of notice to vacate the existing eastern building(s).
The notice period extends beyond the six month expiration period noted above, which results in
Kum & Go not being able to start construction prior to the Special Exception expiring. It is
anticipated that construction of the project therefore could not likely start until August of 2020, at
the soonest, which is beyond the expiration of the approved Special Exception.
As such, we respectfully request a six month extension of the previously approved Special
Exception.
In addition to the previously approved Special Exception noted above, Kum & Go, LC has recently
applied for a Special Exception in regards to building height requirements. Should the newly applied
for Special Exception related to building height also be approved, we request that its expiration be
extended to match that of the previous Special Exception.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.
Keith Weggen, ASLA | project manager
C IVIL D ESIGN A DVANTAGE LLC
3405 SE Crossroads Drive, Suite G Grimes, IA 50111
o 515.369.4400 f 515.369.4410 c 515.313.5445
KeithW@CDA-eng.com www.CDA-eng.com
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