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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-06 CorrespondenceItem Number: 9.e. J une 6, 2022 A letter of recommendation to the Johns on C ounty Board of Adjus tments regarding a C onditional Use P ermit application for an elec tric al subs tation north of Kountry Ln and west of the S ycamore G reenway in uninc orporated Johns on C ounty. AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Staff Memo P Z Meeting Minutes L etter to County B O A Date: May 4, 2022 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Emani Brinkman, Planning Intern & Anne Russett, Senior Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: CREZ21-0004 Conditional Use Permit for MidAmerican Electrical Substation in Unincorporated Johnson County Background Information: MidAmerican Energy Company has submitted a conditional use permit application to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment for the allowance of an electrical substation located on the Southeast corner of parcel 1026176002 located directly north of Kountry Ln and west of the Sycamore Greenway, in unincorporated Johnson County. The subject property is located within City’s Growth Area in the City/County Fringe Area. The Johnson County Unified Development Code requires that cities be allowed to review conditional use permits within their extraterritorial jurisdiction (the area covered by the City/County Fringe Area Agreement). It is the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation on the conditional use permit to the City Council. The City Council will then make a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment. Conditional use permits in Johnson County require a 4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve if the use is opposed by a vote of the City Council. The subject property is zoned County Residential (R). Adjacent properties to the immediate north, east and west are also zoned County Residential (R). Properties to the immediate south are within City limits are zoned Low Density Multi-Family (RM-12). Proposed Land Use: The proposed substation is intended to provide electrical distribution infrastructure to serve new development in Iowa City’s south, central, and downtown planning Districts. The proposed substation site is approximately 5.82 acres. Current and Future Land Use: The subject parcel will likely be included in the future expansion of the City’s limits. The County’s Future Land Use Map indicates that the subject parcel is appropriate for Agricultural land uses. There are no structures currently located on the site. The subject property is located inside of the City’s Growth Area and the City’s updated South District Plan identifies this area as part of the South District Form Based Code (adopted 10-05- 2021). The South District Plan Future Land Use Map identifies this area as appropriate for Neighborhood Small (T4NS) related uses and also envisions an expansion of the Sycamore Greenway in this area. The intent of a T4NS land use category is to create a walkable neighborhood environment with a small-to-medium footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, and short walking distances to neighborhood serving retail and services. Basic utility uses, like the substation, are provisionally allowed in T4NS zones provided they are completely enclosed within a building. Substations cannot be enclosed within a building. The County’s Future Land Use Map land use category for this area is Agricultural (A). However, this area is currently zoned County Residential (R). May 4, 2022 Page 2 City Analysis: Although the land to the north and west of the proposed substation is existing farm fields, the Sycamore Greenway is immediately to the east and there is an existing multi-family residential development directly south. The Sycamore Greenway is an open space area maintained by the City with public trails accessible to residents for recreation. Staff has concerns related to the proposed transmission lines that would completely encircle the existing residential area and run along the Sycamore Greenway. Specifically, the proposed transmission lines would run along the north, east, south, and west of the existing residential uses. Additionally, the proposed driveway/access to the substation is in a location that the City would not typically approve since it is parallel to an existing street (Kountry Ln). Furthermore, the proposed layout will make it difficult to integrate the substation into the vision established by the South District Plan. Staff understands that electric substations are needed in order for the city to grow. With the adoption of the updated South District Plan and the associated form-based code this area is intended to develop over the next several years. The City has been working with MidAmerican Energy Company on locating a substation further south closer to the City’s wastewater treatment facility. MidAmerican has also submitted a rezoning application for this alternative site. Staff would like to continue to work with MidAmerican on locating a substation on this site since it will not impact existing residents and the Sycamore Greenway Trail. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of an application submitted by MidAmerican Energy Company for a County conditional use permit to allow for an electrical substation located north of Kountry Ln and west of the Sycamore Greenway in unincorporated Johnson County. The Johnson County Board of Adjustment is the ultimate decision maker regarding County conditional use permits. Therefore, if they approve the application, staff recommends the approval include the following conditions: 1. Dedication of the extension of the Soccer Park Rd right-of-way to the City of Iowa City subject to review and approval of construction drawings by the City Engineer and in a fee simple form subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. 2. City review of the site plan per the City/County Fringe Area Agreement and to ensure the location of the transmission lines do not impact the trail network and are located on the north side for the portion that runs along the Lehman Ave right-of-way. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Fringe Area Map 4. Application Information Approved by: ________________________________________________ Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services BLAZINGSTAR DRSYCAMORESTSYCAMORE ST SE MOIRA AVE SE SYCAMORESTSE KOUNTRY LN KOUNTRYLNSELEHMANAVEMAUREEN TER SEDANIEL PL SEDANIEL PL SOCCERPARKRDJohnson County PD & S CREZ21-0004North of Kountry Ln. east of Sycamore St. µ 0 0.1 0.20.05 Miles Prepared By: Joshua EngelbrechtDate Prepared: October 2021 An application submitted by Mid-American Energy Company, for a conditional use permit for an electrical substation on 5.57 acres of property located north of Kountry Ln. and east of Sycamore St. Iowa City Corporate Limits Existing Parcel Substation Site BLAZINGSTAR DRSYCAMORESTSYCAMORE ST SES Y C A M ORESTSEMOIRA AVE SE KOUNTRY LN KOUNTRYLNSELEHMANAVEMAUREEN TER SEDANIEL PL SEDANIEL PL SOCCERPARKRDID-RM ID-RS P1 RM12 RR1 RS12 RS8 Johnson County PD & S CREZ21-0004North of Kountry Ln. east of Sycamore St. µ 0 0.1 0.20.05 Miles Prepared By: Joshua EngelbrechtDate Prepared: October 2021 An application submitted by Mid-American Energy Company, for a conditional use permit for an electrical substation on 5.57 acres of property located north of Kountry Ln. and east of Sycamore St. Iowa City Corporate Limits Existing Parcel Substation Site BLAZINGSTAR DRSYCAMORESTSYCAMORE ST SE MOIRA AVE SE SYCAMORESTSE KOUNTRY LN KOUNTRYLNSELEHMANAVEMAUREEN TER SEDANIEL PL SEDANIEL PL SOCCERPARKRDJohnson County PD & S CREZ21-0004North of Kountry Ln. east of Sycamore St. µ 0 0.1 0.20.05 Miles Prepared By: Joshua EngelbrechtDate Prepared: October 2021 An application submitted by Mid-American Energy Company, for a conditional use permit for an electrical substation on 5.57 acres of property located north of Kountry Ln. and east of Sycamore St. Iowa City Corporate Limits Existing Parcel Substation Site Planning and Zoning Commission May 4, 2022 Page 10 of 17 A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. CASE NO. CREZ21-0004: Location: North of Kountry Ln and west of Sycamore Greenway, Unincorporated Johnson County An application for a conditional use permit to allow an electrical substation on approximately 5.82-acres of land zoned County Residential (R) in unincorporated Johnson County within the City’s growth area. Sitzman began the staff report showing a layout of the proposed location, nothing this will be located in the County but this is before the Commission tonight because of the County's ordinances that require it to come to the City when they have received a conditional use permit. The property is located in a fringe area growth area so the City does have interest in what occurs here and appreciates the County giving the City the opportunity to providing comment. As far as zoning, it is zoned County Residential to the east, north and west but it is abutting City land to the south which is zoned RM-12. The proposed substation is intended to provide electricity distribution service to Iowa City South, Central and Downtown Planning Districts so it would serve the vicinity. As far as the current and future land uses, it's somewhat of a mix of County undeveloped land and City developed land. It would be in the City’s expected future expansion of the City, so eventual annexation into the City and developed. It is envisioned to be in the South District and developed under the new form-based code standards of the neighborhood transect that was developed as part of the form-based code. As far as the analysis of its situation, the staff report does go over the proximity to the City's Greenway, which is a greenway park space to the east, as well as the existing multifamily development. The transmission lines would completely encircle that residential development. There would be a proposed driveway access to the substation and Sitzman pointed out on an image how that long driveway access would be rotated 90 degrees from what was shown in the previous application. The proposed access would run parallel to a Kountry Ln, which is a private street and would not be a typical street network alignment that the City would generally approve of and the proposed layout would make it difficult to integrate eventually into the future South District vision. Sitzman shared an exhibit showing the transmission lines going to and from the site. The City has been working with the applicant on a site that the City would consider favorable however, staff doesn't believe this one would be a favorable site for such development. As far as next steps, as mentioned this is a County application so the Commission recommendation goes on to City Council and they eventually recommend to the County Board of Supervisors. The City would have the ability to look at the site plan if it were to proceed through the County's process because the fringe area agreement states the City will review sites larger than two acres, but any other approvals would be through Johnson County. Staff recommends denial of an application submitted by MidAmerican Energy Company for a County conditional use permit to allow for an electrical substation located north of Kountry Ln and west of the Sycamore Greenway in unincorporated Johnson County. Planning and Zoning Commission May 4, 2022 Page 11 of 17 The Johnson County Board of Adjustment is the ultimate decision maker regarding County conditional use permits. Therefore, if they approve the application, staff recommends the approval include the following conditions: 1. Dedication of the extension of the Soccer Park Rd right-of-way to the City of Iowa City subject to review and approval of construction drawings by the City Engineer and in a fee simple form subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. 2. City review of the site plan per the City/County Fringe Area Agreement and to ensure the location of the transmission lines do not impact the trail network and are located on the north side for the portion that runs along the Lehman Ave right-of-way. Martin asked because the Commission said yes to the other rezoning it appears there would be no reason to say yes to this one. Sitzman noted the applicant has an application in with the County and are going to pursue all possibilities until they come to a final decision. Staff wanted the Commission to be aware of all the applications and would recommend denial of this one as there's a favorable site elsewhere. Hensch opened the public hearing. Chris Pose (317 Sixth Avenue, suite 300, Des Moines) is the attorney on behalf of MidAmerican Energy Company and noted the staff has outlined it correctly that MidAmerican prefers the first site to this one but had to keep all their options on the table. Originally, when they started this years ago, they started looking in various areas for the substation, they needed it to be somewhere in the area as the transmission lines go through this area. Pose discussed various sites they looked at, some turned out to be not so good soil, the County had suggestions and finally they decided on this site. However, this is the backup plan and they understand the staff’s recommendation of denial. Frankly, Sycamore is not in favor of this either because it's their apartments that are down there encircled by the transmission line that has to get in. MidAmerican will have to go to the County Board of Adjustment for approval of this and would need 4/5 of the Board of Adjustment if the City denied it. Four members out of five have to vote in favor of it so it would be a tougher road for them to do but still need the City to act on this and move it forward so that it works as their backup plan and have both of these viable. MidAmerican needs to get started on building something and that's why they have two sites and they can't really withdraw this one yet because they had this site first and that landowner wants to know whether or not this is moving forward. So MidAmerican would ask that the Commission send both recommendations, both the denial and the alternate, so that it's understood because if they have to go to the County, they will comply with the alternate recommendations that the City has asked for, which is making sure that it complies and is reviewed by the City Engineer. Pose reiterated this site is not their first preference, but they still need the Commission to act on it. He added part of the reason they have to keep this alive also is because they still have the contingencies on the south site that they're working through on buying the buffer land, by the City, from Steve Gordon and his interests, and that's key to the south side actually working. Both sides have to stay alive for that purpose. Not to influence any of the discussions, but because they have to find a home for this piece of equipment to go and if for some reason the south site isn't going to work, they need to go through with this one. These will both go to the City Council Planning and Zoning Commission May 4, 2022 Page 12 of 17 at the same time and if approved at City Council, MidAmerican will apply first to the City Board of Adjustment on the south site and if they can get the approval at the Board of Adjustment on the south site that'll be the home. Martin asked why this had to happen simultaneously. Pose replied it's better so that everyone can see what they have gone through to get this done and that at both sites they're trying to get done prior to any further City development in this area. Martin asked that they can't exhaust the first one before they would refocus efforts on a second. Pose replied no, because the timing with this landowner and the purchase agreements are such that they only have until October on the site and that's why they want to get through this step. If they go with this option using staff’s alternate recommendation, they will have to not only go to the City Council, but they'd have to go through the County Board of Adjustment process and then still have to come back to the City for all the approval of the transmission lines. That will all take a long time and they don’t want to be in a position with an October ending purchase agreement on this site, that they haven't even started the process. Martin asked for reassurance that MidAmerican doesn't want to use both sites. Pose confirmed there is absolutely zero intent to do two of them. This one is the alternate plan they only want to do if they have to. City staff doesn't like this site so they helped us come up with a better site, which was the one in the previous agenda item. Martin asked if the homeowners have any say at the County level regarding how close this will be to development. Pose confirmed when they go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the County rules of notifying people apply and they'll be notifying those owners who are to the west of the site. Craig noted if the Commission denies this, it still moves forward. Pose confirmed that is correct, this is moving the process forward, even if they deny it goes to City Council and even if City Council were to deny it, the County makes the final decision. Hensch asked if any of the south site neighbors or landowners had objections. Pose noted they had landowner comments but no objections or opposition. Hensch asked if neighbors to this County site objected. Pose noted Sycamore Apartments did state they would rather use the City site to the south, but they also prefer the south site because they are the seller of the property. Martin asked if the tenants in the apartment buildings are notified and do they get a voice. Hektoen said they do not have the voice to trigger the supermajority at the council level. Pose added they did get notified, the City sent them a notice. Mike Pugh (425 E Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA) is the attorney representing the landowner, which is Lake Calvin Properties, LLC, and Sycamore Apartments which are affiliated entities and are the property owner of those apartment buildings. There are 130 units in the apartment complex, and although it's true those leases are typically one year, which is standard for Iowa City, some of those tenants have been there for decades. There are many reasons articulated in the first agenda item that show the south site is certainly favorable and he completely appreciates MidAmerican reasonings for wanting to keep this alive and he doesn’t disagree with that. However, if the City wants to facilitate the project going on the south side, the Commission would follow the staff’s recommendation and what they recommend is denial of this particular site. At Planning and Zoning Commission May 4, 2022 Page 13 of 17 the end of the day, the County is still going to decide but they ask that the Commission follow the staff’s recommendation. Hensch closed the public hearing. Martin moved to recommend denial of an application submitted by MidAmerican Energy Company for a County conditional use permit to allow for an electrical substation located north of Kountry Ln and west of the Sycamore Greenway in unincorporated Johnson County. The Johnson County Board of Adjustment is the ultimate decision maker regarding County conditional use permits. Therefore, if they approve the application, staff recommends the approval include the following conditions: 4. Dedication of the extension of the Soccer Park Rd right-of-way to the City of Iowa City subject to review and approval of construction drawings by the City Engineer and in a fee simple form subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. 5. City review of the site plan per the City/County Fringe Area Agreement and to ensure the location of the transmission lines do not impact the trail network and are located on the north side for the portion that runs along the Lehman Ave right-of-way. Padron seconded the motion. Hensch concurs with the motion, he is pretty convinced by the service lines and the transmission lines encircling the housing complex there is not a good idea because the people living there are not short term or transient. Martin noted this denial will still move it forward and it’s the County’s decision but the other location is ideal and this is less than ideal. Craig supports the motion to deny agreeing the other location is so much better. This would be a much harder vote for her if it stopped the process, but it doesn't, the option still stays there. She also wanted to say to the MidAmerican folks she appreciates all the work and the effort and money and time that they put into keeping the lights on around here. Townsend agrees with this denial because she would not want to be a part of putting another substation next to housing even though it's so called temporary housing. A vote was taken and the motion to deny passed 6-0. CASE NO. SUB22-0002: Location: South of Wetherby Park and east of Covered Wagon Drive An application for a preliminary plat for Sandhill Estates – Part Five, an 8.88-acre subdivision containing 18 residential lots. Walsh began the staff report showing an aerial map of the 8.88-acre property for the proposed Sandhill Estates – Part Five development. He next showed the zoning map for the surrounding 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY June 6, 2022 910 East Washington Street lona Cit). lona 52290-1826 Johnson County Board of Adjustment 1319) 356-5000 Johnson County Admin Building; Planning, Development & Sustainability (319) 356-5009 FAX 913 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 204 wwn.icgov. ors Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Conditional Use Permit for MidAmerican Electrical Substation in Unincorporated Johnson County Dear Members of the Board, The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request from MidAmerican Energy for a conditional use permit to allow an electrical substation north of Kountry Ln and west of the Sycamore Greenway. The subject property is located within the City's growth area. The Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance requires that cities be allowed to review Conditional Use Permits for property within the Fringe Area. At the May 4, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended denial of this application on a 6-0 vote. This recommendation is consistent with Staff's denial recommendation The Commission recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit for the reasons set forth in the staff report, including concerns related to the proximity of transmission lines to neighboring residences within City-limits and proximity to the City's Greenway. Staff and the Commission alternatively recommended that if the Johnson County Board of Adjustment approves the application, that it be subject to the following conditions: 1. Owner shall dedicate to the City of Iowa City as public right-of-way that portion of Soccer Park Rd shown on the preliminary site plan, and construct the street to the City's urban design standards, upon review and approval of the construction drawings by the City Engineer. The dedication shall be in the form of a warranty deed. 2. Any transmission lines should be located along the north of the Lehman Ave right-of- way and not impact the existing trail network. Owner shall submit the site plan to the City for review pursuant to the City/County Fringe Area Agreement to ensure compliance with this requirement. On June 6, 2022, the City Council reviewed the Conditional Use Permit application and agreed with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations above. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, uce Teague 9 Mayor, City of Iowa City Item Number: 9.f. J une 6, 2022 A letter of recommendation to the Johns on C ounty Board of Adjus tment for an applic ation submitted for a C onditional Us e P ermit for an acc es s ory dwelling unit located at 5010 Americ an Legion R oad in uninc orporated Johns on C ounty. AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Commission Memorandum P&Z Meeting Minutes L etter to County B O A Date: May 18, 2022 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Parker Walsh, Associate Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: CREZ22-0001 Conditional Use Permit for 5010 American Legion Road in Unincorporated Johnson County Background Information: Jacob Mangold has submitted a conditional use permit application to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment for the allowance of an accessory dwelling unit located at 5010 American Legion Road, in unincorporated Johnson County. The subject property is located within in the City/County Fringe Area. The Johnson County Unified Development Code requires that cities be allowed to review conditional use permits within their extraterritorial jurisdiction (the area covered by the City/County Fringe Area Agreement). It is the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation on the conditional use permit to the City Council. The City Council will then make a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment. Conditional use permits in Johnson County require a 4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve if the use is opposed by a vote of the City Council. The subject property is zoned County Residential (R). Adjacent properties to the immediate north, east, south and west are also zoned County Residential (R). Proposed Land Use: The applicant has requested to add an accessory dwelling unit to the existing single-family home at 5010 American Legion Road. The additional unit is proposed to have one bedroom. The proposed plans also show a garage addition with two parking spaces. Analysis: When reviewing applications for property located outside Iowa City corporate limits, staff relies on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement. The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas not specifically planned for in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Fringe Area Agreement is intended to provide guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City’s corporate limits. The agreement’s slated purpose is to provide for orderly and efficient development patterns appropriate to non-urbanized areas, protect and preserve the fringe area’s natural resources and environmentally sensitive features, direct development to areas with physical characteristics which can accommodate development, and effectively and economically provide services for future growth and development. The subject property is located outside of the City’s growth area. According to the Johnson County Future Land Use Map, the subject property is designated residential. The addition of an accessory dwelling unit to 5010 American Legion Road would remain a compatible use for the subject property as identified in the Johnson County Future Land Use Map. The proposed addition would remain consistent with the intended development pattern of the Future Land Use Map and the Fringe Area Agreement. May 13, 2022 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of CREZ22-0001, an application submitted for a County conditional use permit for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit at 5010 American Legion Road. Attachments: 1. Location Map 3. Fringe Area Map 4. Application Information Approved by: ________________________________________________ Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services AMERICAN LEGION RD SE CREZ22-00015010 American Legion Roadµ 0 0.01 0.020.005 Miles Prepared By: Parker WalshDate Prepared: May 2022 An application submitted by Jacob Mangold for a conditional use permit for the addition of a one bedroom accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road. AMERICAN LEGION RD SE Johnson County PD & S CREZ22-00015010 American Legion Roadµ 0 0.01 0.020.005 Miles Prepared By: Parker WalshDate Prepared: May 2022 An application submitted by Jacob Mangold for a conditional use permit for the addition of a one bedroom accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road. MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 18, 2022 – 6:00 PM – FORMAL MEETING EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: Maria Padron STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett, Parker Walsh OTHERS PRESENT: Glen Mangold, Jacob Mangold RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: By a vote of 4-0 (Signs & Nolte not present for vote) the Commission recommends approval of CREZ22-0001, an application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road. CALL TO ORDER: Hensch called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. CASE NO. CREZ22-0001: Location: 5010 American Legion Road, Unincorporated Johnson County An application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit on approximately 40,000 square feet of land zoned County Residential (R) in unincorporated Johnson County within the City's growth area. Walsh began the staff report showing an aerial of the subject property noting the proposed conditional use would be an addition to the west side of the home. He next showed the zoning for the subject property and surrounding properties which are all zoned county residential. Walsh showed a map of the subject property noting it lives within the fringe area, but the property is located outside of the City's growth area and not likely to be annexed into the City. The County's Future Land Use Map indicates the subject property as appropriate for County Residential land uses so the proposal lines with both the Johnson County Future Land Use Map and the Fringe Area Agreement. Being proposed is an addition of a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit and a garage. Next steps would include the Commission's recommendation going to the City Council and the City Council will then make a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustments. If approved, building permits will be through Johnson County. Planning and Zoning Commission May 18, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Staff recommends approval CREZ22-0001, an application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road. Martin asked if this addition will be attached to the existing structure, why can't they just do it, why do they need special permission. Russett replied that the Johnson County zoning ordinance requires a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, even though it's attached. The ordinance also requires the City to comment on conditional use permits in the fringe area which is why the Commission is reviewing it tonight. Hensch opened the public hearing. Seeing none, Hensch closed the public hearing. Martin moved to recommend approval of CREZ22-0001, an application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit and garage located at 5010 American Legion Road. Townsend seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: MAY 4, 2022: Craig moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 4, 2022. Martin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0. {Signs joined the meeting 6:07pm} PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Russett noted City Council approved the Sandhill Estates Part Five preliminary plat last night. Craig noted a guest opinion that was published in the Press Citizen about zoning and building, specifically multi-dwelling units and how certain building requirements make them all look the same. It was an interesting piece, and the writer did his research and talks about how in Europe and in some other in some places in the United States they allow other kinds of egress, for instance, a balcony is considered an egress and it gives more diversity in what the exterior of the buildings look like. The writer was particularly coming from a point of view as a person on the north side and that building that was approved across from the dorms and how blocky it's going to look, and it doesn't have to be that way. Craig noted it was an interesting article that can maybe be shared in the next agenda packet. IIIb ft. ming I LIT CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 Last Washington Strcct Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 June 6, 2022 1319) 356-5000 (3191 356-5009 FAX www icgov.org Johnson County Board of Adjustment Johnson County Admin Building; Planning, Development & Sustainability 913 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 204 Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 5010 American Legion Road. Dear Members of the Board, The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request from Jacob Mangold for a conditional use permit for the allowance of an accessory dwelling unit. The Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance requires that cities be allowed to review Conditional Use Permits for property within the Fringe Area. At its May 18, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit. The Commission concurred and the motion to recommend approval passed by a vote of 4-0. On June 6, 2022 the City Council reviewed the conditional use permit application and agreed with the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council recommends that this conditional use permit be approved. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, ruce Teague Mayor, City of Iowa City