HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-10 BOA Agenda PacketIOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – 5:15 PM
City Hall, 410 East Washington Street
Emma Harvat Hall
Agenda:
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Presentation of Iowa City Strategic Plan
Shawn Harmsen will present an introduction to Iowa City’s new FY23-FY28 Strategic
Plan. The Strategic Plan is available online at www.icgov.org/strategicplan.
4.Special Exception Items
a.EXC23-0004: An application submitted by Jennifer Colville and Miles Pufall (Porch
Light Literary Center) requesting special exceptions to allow a religious/private group
assembly use in a Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone and to
reduce the setback requirements at 1019 E. Washington Street.
5.Consideration of Meeting Minutes: April 12, 2023
6.Consideration of Meeting Minutes: April 19, 2023
7.Board of Adjustment Announcements
8.Adjournment
If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please
contact Kirk Lehmann, Urban Planning at 319 -356-5247 or at klehmann@iowa-city.org.
Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Upcoming Board of Adjustment Meetings
Formal: June 14 / July 12 / August 9
Informal: Scheduled as needed.
May 10, 2023
Board of Adjustment Meeting
IOWA CITY STRATEGIC PLAN
ITEM 3 ON THE AGENDA
Plan Adopted December 2022
Presentation by Councilmember Harmsen
Date: May 10, 2023
To: Board of Adjustment
From: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner
Re: City Council Strategic Plan
At your meeting on May 10, 2023 Councilmember Harmsen will provide an overview of the City
Council Strategic Plan, which was adopted in December 2022. Attached is the Strategic Plan for
your review.
Strategic Plan
FISCAL YEARS 2023-2028
Adopted December 2022
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PLAN OVERVIEW
The strategic plan summarizes the vision, strategies
and key action steps for the City Council and staff
through the five-year planning period. The City’s plan
also advances the goals set forth in the Better
Together 2030 Johnson County All in Vision, and
regionally in the Envision East Central Iowa
comprehensive economic development strategy. The
City’s pre-existing strategic priorities, developed over
several years, served as the foundation of this plan.
Drawing upon previous planning work, studies and community conversations, the City Council and City
staff leadership engaged in an extensive process to refine the vision and strategies, determine action
steps, and establish priorities.
The strategy map (page 6) serves as the foundation of the plan. It outlines the values, impact areas and
resources needed to execute the overall strategy. Within each component of the strategy map, the City
has developed an associated vision, strategies, and action steps.
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The vision outlines the “the why.” Each
component of the strategy map
contains a brief description of what the
desired future would look like.
Strategies represent “the what,” or the
broad steps the City will take to move
towards the future vision. Action steps
present the “the how,” or specific
actions the City will take to advance the
strategies during the five-year period.
The vast bulk of the City’s resources,
both financial and human, go toward
providing essential services to the
community such as police and fire
protection, street maintenance, water and sewer services, parks and recreation opportunities, and
library services (to name a few). The vision and accompanying strategies outlined will provide general
direction in the implementation of these core services.
The action steps in the strategic plan focus on how the City’s discretionary resources can be leveraged
to advance the vision through new, expanded, or reinvented services or policies. The action steps
highlighted generally:
Require significant human and/or financial resources,
Have high visibility,
Have a significant impact on the community,
Require collaboration between many departments or organizations, and/or
Require significant council or community involvement.
The vision and strategies are focused on the long-term and unlikely to change during the plan period.
The action steps are weighted to the first few plan years, and often reflect the most pressing needs,
which have already been the subject of much discussion. Some strategies do not have a corresponding
action step identified in the plan. This does not mean that the strategy is not being or will not be
addressed. Many projects are implemented at the department level and will not be detailed in the plan
but will be highlighted in subsequent status reports. In addition, the plan is intended to provide
strategic focus. Given the City’s limited discretionary resources, it is not possible to lift all strategies
simultaneously. The completion of the action steps identified in the early years of the plan will allow
the City to potentially shift focus to other strategies in later years or subsequent versions of this plan.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN
The Environmental Scan identified elements in the external environment that may impact the City
moving forward. These forces, largely outside the City’s control, may represent future challenges,
opportunities, or both.
External Challenges and Opportunities
LEGISLATIVE
Recent legislative actions at the state level have reduced current and future projected tax revenues for
the City. In addition, there has been a trend of state legislative action preempting decisions normally
made at the local level.
EXPECTATIONS AND SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT
Record high levels of distrust of state and federal government has impacted trust for local government,
as well among some community members. At the same time, community members increasingly expect
the 24/7 service experience that operations may not be resourced to provide.
RACIAL AND INCOME INEQUALITY
Community members can report vastly different community experiences based on race and income.
This inequality is likely preventing individuals – as well as the community as whole – from reaching its
full potential.
WORKFORCE
With the region at full employment and baby boomers transitioning out of the workforce, attracting
talent is top concern, both for area employers and city operations. Employers are needing to quickly
adapt to a job-seekers market with more competitive compensation and benefits, as well as flexible
work arrangements.
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INFLATION
Inflation has created significant pressure on the City’s budget and may further impact operations and
the area economy in unexpected ways.
CLIMATE CHANGE
The City will need to continue to prepare for the impacts of climate change. This will likely take the
form of extended weather patterns, as well as increasingly severe weather events.
GROWTH
From 2010 to 2020, Johnson County was the second
fastest growing county in Iowa. Iowa City contributed
through robust growth of its own. As an increasingly
diverse community, residents of different cultures
and varied life experiences can help propel future
growth and opportunity as they establish roots in the
community.
FEDERAL FUNDING
The City received approximately eighteen million
dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to
respond to the COVID-19 emergency and help
residents and the community become more resilient
in the coming years. These resources can also
contribute greatly to the action steps in this plan. In
addition, several new state and federal grants are
available through utilizing ARPA and the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Iowa City and the University of Iowa are tightly connected. Significant changes at the University of Iowa
have a ripple effect throughout the community.
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City Operations
FINANCIAL HEADWINDS
Property tax reform, depressed development trends following COVID-19, inflation pressures, and the
phase out of the commercial tax backfill means that the City will face significant financial headwinds
during upcoming budget cycles. Leaders will need to consider new funding sources for major initiatives
given that the growth in property-tax related revenue is expected to remain fairly flat during the planning
period.
STAFF RECRUITMENT AND CAPACITY
The City is experiencing the same recruitment challenges as the private sector and struggling to fill key
positions. Flat staffing levels, community growth, and numerous new initiatives have strained the
ability of staff to continue to meet service demands. Properly resourcing City operations will help in the
effort to recruit and retain top talent and provide for better service to the community.
OUTDATED FACILITIES
Several City facilities have not grown or been remodeled to meet the service demands of an expanding
population and workforce. These facilities can create operational inefficiencies and work against goals
to provide safe, reliable, and healthy facilities for employees and the public.
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STRATEGY MAP
The Iowa City Strategy Map organizes and builds upon the seven strategic priorities identified in
previous years. The Strategy Map has three distinct components: Values, Impact, and Resources.
Values
Our values represent both a lens through which we will approach our work, as well as a desired end
state when our work is completed. Our values are embodied in every element of this strategic plan.
Impact Areas
Impact areas represent our mission and focus as a municipal government. This is where we intend to
work collectively to advance our community.
Resources
Resources are building blocks needed to support our work.
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VALUES
Racial Equity, Social Justice & Human Rights
FUTURE VISION
Iowa City welcomes and celebrates cultural diversity
throughout the community, and accurate cultural
historical perspectives are acknowledged and
commemorated. Each community member
understands how systemic inequities have
disadvantaged and marginalized some populations and
are equipped with the skills to disrupt bias. Growth and
healing occur as the City proactively addresses racial
inequalities and social injustices. The City has removed
and addressed systemic barriers present in all facets of city government including policies, land use
decisions, programs, services, and employment. Partnerships with businesses, schools, and non-profit
organizations facilitate equitable access to opportunity across all sectors. City employees, boards and
commission members, and other advisory and decision-making entities reflect the diversity of the Iowa
City community. The presence of equity, inclusion, and belonging is identifiable in all City operations
and activities.
Climate Action
FUTURE VISION
Cities across the Midwest and nationally emulate Iowa
City’s long-term innovative strategies which achieve net-
zero greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors and
prepare all populations for the effects of climate change
and the urban heat island effect. A bio-diverse
environment flourishes and each generation can look
forward to improved water, air, and soil quality. Every
resident in Iowa City understands the cost of climate
change and knows which community resources can help them mitigate and adapt to these impacts.
Residents of all socioeconomic statuses actively take climate action, including using sustainable
transportation, shopping local, and reducing and conserving energy. As a result, their health, safety,
economic wellbeing, and relationship with their neighbors are improved.
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Partnerships and Engagement
FUTURE VISION
Community members believe engagement and
participation in local government decision-making is
worthwhile and sincere. Respectful dialogue and
transparent processes dominate public decision-
making. Creative and accessible communication and
engagement methods ensure every resident is routinely
reached by the City and encourage intergenerational
participation. Neighborhoods are revitalized as a source
of grassroots community-building, empowerment, and prosperity for all households. There is a high
degree of trust and free-flowing communication between stakeholders within the community. As a
result, public-private partnerships are plentiful and a natural component of every solution, and
resources are deployed judiciously towards efforts that benefit all.
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IMPACT AREAS
Neighborhoods & Housing
FUTURE VISION
Iowa City is a collection of authentic, vibrant
neighborhoods and districts. By way of internal and
external streets and trails, each community member
has safe, easy access to everyday facilities and
services within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.
Neighborhoods are compact and socially diverse,
with a variety of housing choices and at least one
place serving as its center. Permanent affordable
housing choices are dispersed throughout the
community. New higher density development blends
with existing buildings and shapes a comfortable, human-scale pedestrian environment. Public spaces
are inviting and active with people recreating and socializing in parks, natural areas, and tree-lined
streetscapes, all enhanced with public art and placemaking initiatives.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the following strategies:
Update City Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to encourage compact neighborhoods with
diverse housing types and land uses.
Partner in projects that serve as models for desired future development.
Create inviting and active outdoor spaces with unique and engaging recreation offerings.
Address the unique needs of vulnerable populations and low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Explore legal steps to discourage or prevent bad faith and predatory property
investors.
City Attorney FY23-24
Act on building regulation recommendations outlined in the Accelerating Iowa
City’s Climate Actions Report; including TIF energy efficiency incentives, energy
standards for height and density bonuses, and a climate action building permit
rebate program.
Climate Action &
Outreach and
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY23-25
Revamp the neighborhood PIN grant program and evaluate discretionary funding
for district/neighborhood grassroots projects.
Communications FY23-25
Advance prioritized recommendations in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan.
Work with partners to undertake significant-scale affordable housing efforts.
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY23-28
Seek out and approve residential TIF applications for infrastructure when the
project provides community benefit such as permanent affordable housing,
expansive public open space, or advancement toward stated climate action goals.
Consider a standard application of residential TIF for all new annexations to meet
permanent affordable housing goals.
City Manager’s
Office
FY24-25
Initiate a Comprehensive Plan update and subsequent Zoning Code review to more
broadly incorporate form-based principles with emphasis on growth areas first and
infill areas next, expanded missing middle housing allowances, minimum density
requirements, and streamlined approval processes
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY24-28
Explore pilot housing projects utilizing tiny homes, 3D printed homes,
prefabricated or manufactured homes, net-zero homes, or other innovative
options.
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY24-28
Bolster financial support for homeless services and evaluate shifting towards
shelter as service model.
City Manager’s
Office
FY25-28
Expand the South District Homeownership Program to other targeted
neighborhoods and consider allowing relocation assistance to expedite
completion.
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY26-28
Provide all residents with public open space within a 15-minute walk or bike ride by
strategically executing agreements with local schools or other partners.
Parks and
Recreation
FY26-28
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Mobility
FUTURE VISION
Community members of all socioeconomic statuses
easily, safely, and comfortably travel using multiple
modes of transportation year-round. Commuters
choose to walk, bike, or bus at least half of the time,
and an increasing number of trips are fueled by clean
energy. Regional collaboration has created a strong
multi-modal network that links Iowa City to
neighboring communities. Highly traveled corridors
have separated trails or comfortable, safe lanes for
bicyclists. When prioritizing, the needs of
pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and other
emerging forms of transportation are weighted
greater than those of automobile drivers and
adjacent property owners.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the
following strategies:
Expand the access and convenience of environmentally friendly and regionally connected public
transit.
Design and maintain complete streets that are comfortable and safe for all users.
Grow and prioritize bike and pedestrian accommodations.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Fully evaluate the feasibility and funding sources needed for a zero-fare transit
system.
Transportation
Services and
Finance
FY23-24
Develop a vision statement for a singular regional transit system with metro Johnson
County entities and obtain initial commitments to study a regional system from each
entity’s elected officials.
City Council FY23-25
Install additional permanent charging stations for vehicles, bicycles, and electronic
devices.
Climate Action
Outreach
FY23-28
Identify additional opportunities for road diets, sidewalk infill, curb cut
enhancement, and bike lane installation with a goal of at least two such projects
each construction season.
Public Works FY23-28
Explore opportunities to utilize the CRANDIC right-of-way for passenger rail, bus
rapid transit, or pedestrian usage.
City Council FY23-28
Evaluate with the State of Iowa reverting Dodge and Governor to 2-way streets Public Works FY23-28
Secure federal funding for a relocated transit building that can accommodate future
growth in service and electrification of the fleet.
Transportation
and City
Manager’s
Office
FY24-28
Consider adding or retrofitting bike pathways that are separated from streets or
protected utilizing flexible bollards.
Public Works FY24-28
Expand the fleet of electric buses or other low/no emission-technology vehicles each
time a diesel bus is due for replacement and seek grants that can expedite the
conversion.
Climate Action
Outreach
FY25-28
Consider an on-demand or subsidized voucher system for times and locations in
which no fixed route service is available.
Transportation
Services
FY25-28
Expand snow clearing operations at sidewalk corners in high priority pedestrian
areas, bus stops, and bike lanes.
Public Works
and Parks &
Recreation
FY25-28
Initiate and promote vehicle and bike-share/scooter programs. Transportation
Services
FY26-28
Evaluate with the State of Iowa the possibility of a Burlington Street Road Diet
utilizing flex zones in non-peak hours.
Public Works FY26-28
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Economy
FUTURE VISION
Iowa City is the preferred location for businesses at
all stages of development. Start-up businesses
flourish and take advantage of mentoring and other
resources. The vibrant arts and culture community
attracts both visitors and new residents.
Technologies developed through the University of
Iowa are transferred to the local business sector,
creating business diversity and new value within the
community. Businesses pay living wages and support
skill development for their employees. Support
services - such as child-care and language assistance - are readily available for all, which means every
person who wishes to participate in the local economy can do so. Community members support each
other by spending their money locally.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the following strategies:
Reinforce Iowa City as a premier community to locate and grow a business.
Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place for future business growth and development.
Cultivate a strong entrepreneurial and small businesses ecosystem with a focus on creating new
pathways to success for systemically marginalized populations.
Build Iowa City’s image as the Greatest Small City for the Arts.
Strengthen the Iowa River’s role as a signature community amenity and tourism generator.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Enhance access to affordable childcare for all populations through innovative
partnerships with higher education, non-profits, and the business community.
City Manager’s
Office and
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY23-25
Utilizing American Rescue Act Funds, execute on agreeable recommendations in
the Inclusive Economic Development Plan with a particular focus on actions that
build long-term support and wealth-building opportunities for systemically
marginalized populations.
City Manager’s
Office and
Economic
Development
FY23-25
Partner with Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City Community School District,
Iowa Labor Center, local trades, and other stakeholders to provide meaningful
career development opportunities, pre-apprenticeship, and apprentice
programs.
Economic
Development and
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
FY23-28
Increase small business technical assistance to aid in the creation, success, and
growth of home-grown businesses.
Economic
Development
FY24-28
Create flexible incentives to support the top goals of Iowa City’s Self-Supporting
Municipal Improvement Districts and other commercial nodes, including
attaining a desired business mix that serves the surrounding neighborhood.
Economic
Development and
City Manager’s
Office
FY25-28
Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa City as a unique and attractive
place to do business.
City Manager’s
Office
FY26-28
Develop a riverfront master plan in cooperation with the University of Iowa,
Think Iowa City, and other stakeholders.
City Manager’s
Office
FY26-28
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Safety & Well-being
FUTURE VISION
Our City supports the mental and physical well-being
of our community members. Public safety response,
whether from the City or a non-profit partner, is
nuanced depending on the specific needs of the
situation. Community members receive emergency
response services promptly and welcome
responders as problem-solvers. Inviting spaces for
social interaction, exercise, and regeneration are
equitably located throughout the community and
are lively with activity and use. New and long-time
community members alike, especially marginalized
groups, easily build networks and establish roots
within our community. Community members have
safe, healthy indoor spaces and are well-prepared
for climate-related changes.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the
following strategies:
Implement and expand innovative public safety models and facilities to improve outcomes and
relationships within the community.
Partner with non-profits to address the most emergent and foundational community safety and
well-being needs.
Build community by fostering social connections and developing safe, accessible public spaces for
gathering.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Work collaboratively with Johnson County and other stakeholders to launch a
community violence intervention effort in close cooperation with local law
enforcement.
City Council and Police
Department
FY23-24
Leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funds, build capacity in local non-profits
that will help ensure they are able to meet future community demands.
Neighborhood &
Development Services
FY23-26
Build on the relationship with the University of Iowa College of Nursing to
increase participation in the Healthy Homes program.
Neighborhood &
Development Services
FY23-26
Expand the Mental Health Liaison program with CommUnity Mobile Crisis with a
goal of 24-hour coverage by the end of FY28.
Police Department FY23-28
Actively promote 988 throughout the year and ensure that CommUnity Mobile
Crisis has resources to meet community demands.
City Manager’s Office and
Communications
FY23-28
Continue critical exterior renovations to the Senior Center and continue
progress on Senior Center Facility Master Plan recommendations.
Senior Center FY23-28
Integrate CommUnity Mobile Crisis into the 911 dispatch protocols. Police Department FY24-26
Consider and, where feasible, implement alternatives to routine non-emergent
traffic stops.
Police Department FY24-26
Expand neighborhood-based programs such as mobile community
social/recreation resources (fun patrol), nests or micro-hubs for kids/teens.
Parks & Recreation FY26-28
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RESOURCES
Facilities, Equipment and Technology
FUTURE VISION
Municipal facilities are modernized and designed for
operational efficiency, capacity for growth,
employee safety and health, resilience, alignment
with Climate Action goals, and civic pride. Funding of
equipment and facility replacement funds and
partnerships with other entities result in joint
facilities, technology, and equipment that improve
access and services. City staff are encouraged to be
entrepreneurial in their approach and actively seek
to innovative and streamline processes while
improving service levels to the community.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the
following strategies:
Invest in the next generation of public facilities
and equipment to create immediate operational efficiencies, boost workplace safety, health, and
morale, and improve cross-department collaboration.
Promote high-performance governance leveraging technology, partnerships, and innovation.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Outline a municipal-wide facilities plan and initiate relevant action steps to keep
projects moving forward.
City Manager’s Office FY23-24
Complete a City Hall and Public Safety Headquarters space needs study and
develop a plan for next steps toward implementation.
City Manager’s Office FY23-24
Implement the asset management system and expand use for facility
maintenance and management.
Public Works FY23-25
Develop and implement an electric vehicle transition plan. Public Works and Climate
Action & Outreach
FY23-25
Pursue grant opportunities, bolster the Facility Reserve Fund, and explore
public/private partnerships to facilitate completion of key facility projects.
City Manager’s
Office and Finance
FY23-28
Design replacement and renovated facilities to ensure alignment with Climate
Action goals and create safer and healthier working environments for public
employees.
City Manager’s Office FY24-28
Improve public transparency through a coordinated and centralized open data
platform.
City Manager’s Office FY26-28
Consider resourcing a Smart City initiative that prioritizes data-driven decision-
making through technology adaptation and data analysis.
City Manager’s Office FY26-28
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People
FUTURE VISION
The City is an employer of choice in the region and
viewed as a rewarding, long-term career choice.
Valuable benefits, flexible schedules, energizing
workspaces, remote and hybrid work arrangements,
and professional development and advancement
opportunities improve productivity, service to the
public, and morale. Employees enter an inclusive,
fun, and engaging environment each workday. City
staff, board and commission members, and
volunteers are demographically representative of
the City population at-large and every employee is
continuously building cultural awareness. Leadership
and elected officials ensure sufficient staff levels to
maintain baseline services, weather vacancies or
emergencies, protect against employee burnout, and
add capacity to act on special assignments and
strategic, long-term initiatives.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the following strategies:
Establish the City of Iowa City as an employer of choice in the region with a pay plan, benefits
package, and flexible work options that attract and retain high-quality and motivated public
service employees.
Carry out a multi-dimensional staff engagement initiative to ensure every City employee feels
welcome, informed, involved, and engaged at work.
Build a diverse talent pipeline.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Complete and execute upon the results of an organization-wide classification and
compensation study. As part of study, review all job requirements to ensure applicability
and eliminate unnecessary barriers to employment, including testing, residency
requirements, education, and certification or license requirements.
Human Resources FY23-25
Monitor implementation of new telecommuting and flexible work schedule policies to
ensure public service standards are fully met and desired employee work arrangement
flexibility is pursued where possible.
City Manager FY23-25
Balance investment in new annual initiatives with staffing levels to ensure core municipal
service levels are maintained and reduce instances of burnout.
City Manager’s
Office and City
Council
FY23-28
Elevate new and existing intra-organizational communication strategies to bolster
information sharing and improve productivity and connectiveness across the
organization.
City Manager’s
Office
FY23-25
Create more opportunities to promote inter-departmental relationships, collaboration,
and problem-solving.
City Manager’s
Office
FY23-25
Upskill City staff in implicit bias, cultural awareness, and inclusion. Equity & Human
Rights
FY23-28
Develop recruitment network with local minority institutions. City Manager’s
Office
FY23-28
Take steps to promote more diverse representation on Boards, Commissions, and
Committees.
City Council FY23-28
Ensure every single employee knows the City’s strategic vision and can connect their role
accordingly.
City Manager’s
Office
FY23-28
Strengthen volunteer engagement, management, and appreciation efforts. City Council and City
Manager’s Office
FY23-28
Implement increasingly relevant organization-wide training opportunities such as conflict
resolution and de-escalation training.
City Manager’s
Office
FY24-28
Conduct comprehensive benefits review and implement changes based upon best
practices and modern expectations, exploring benefits such as paid volunteer time,
wellness offerings, and flexible stipends for challenges such as childcare, transportation,
higher education and more.
City Manager’s
Office
FY25-28
Launch targeted apprenticeship program(s) in partnership with local education and
workforce institutions.
City Manager’s
Office
FY26-28
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Financial
FUTURE VISION
City residents believe property taxes and utility
fees are fair and commensurate to service
levels, and do not experience erratic changes
in rates and fees. The City maintains sufficient
financial resources to proactively maintain and
replace assets, carry out strategic plan
initiatives, and be insulated from unanticipated
financial stressors. Partnerships, grant funding,
and other creative financing mechanisms are
routinely part of program and project financing structure. The City maintains a AAA bond rating,
resulting in lower borrowing costs for residents and businesses.
STRATEGIES
To advance the Vision the City will pursue the following strategies:
Grow the tax base, consider alternative revenue sources, and leverage outside funding to maintain
core services and pursue community priorities while maintaining equitable property tax rates.
Exercise fiscal responsibility by maintaining and growing assigned and emergency reserve funds
and prudent debt management.
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ACTION PLAN
Action Champion Target
Date
Ensure Enterprise Funds are well supported through incremental rate and fee
increases and do not become reliant on large rate spikes, property taxes, or
unplanned debt issuance.
Finance FY23-28
Coordinate with Iowa League of Cities, Metro Coalition, and the City’s contracted
state lobbyist to oppose unfunded state mandates and detrimental tax reforms.
City Manager’s Office FY23-28
Maintain the City’s AAA bond rating. Finance FY23-28
Increase the Emergency Fund balance by an annual target of 5%. Finance FY23-28
Significantly bolster the Facility Reserve Fund and develop an implementation plan
for use of funds that minimizes large debt issuances.
Finance FY23-28
Create a centralized grant management initiative that will focus on securing
additional private, state, and federal funding opportunities, while ensuring proper
oversight and compliance.
City Manager’s Office FY24-28
Develop and maintain cost recovery guidelines for programs and services that
balance fiscal responsibility and equity.
City Manager’s Office FY26-28
Consider financial incentives and land use policies that aim to grow and diversify the
tax base (commercial, industrial, and residential).
City Manager’s Office FY26-28
Consider alternative revenue sources such as a Local Option Sales Tax that can help
achieve strategic plan goals, fund infrastructure and facility needs, and reduce
reliance on property tax.
City Manager’s Office
and City Council
FY26-28
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ALIGNMENT CROSSWALK
NEIGHBORHOODS & HOUSING Values Regional Plans
Action Steps Partnerships &
Engagement
Climate
Action
Racial Equity,
Social Justice,
Human
Rights
Better
Together
2030 Vision
Envision
East
Central
Iowa
Explore legal steps to discourage or prevent bad faith and predatory property investors. X X
Act on building regulation recommendations outlined in the Accelerating Iowa City’s Climate
Actions Report, including TIF energy efficiency incentives, energy standards for height and
density bonuses, and a climate action building permit rebate program.
X X X
Revamp the neighborhood PIN grant program and evaluate discretionary funding for
district/neighborhood grassroots projects. X X X X
Advance prioritized recommendations in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan. Work with
partners to undertake significant-scale affordable housing efforts. X X X X
Seek out and approve residential TIF applications for infrastructure when the project provides
community benefit such as permanent affordable housing, expansive public open space, or
advancement toward stated climate action goals. Consider a standard application of
residential TIF for all new annexations to meet permanent affordable housing goals.
X X X X X
Initiate a Comprehensive Plan update and subsequent Zoning Code review to more broadly
incorporate form-based principles, expanded missing middle housing allowances, incorporate
minimum density requirements, and streamline approval processes.
X X X X X
Bolster financial support for homeless services and evaluate shifting towards shelter as
service model. X X X X
Explore pilot housing projects utilizing tiny homes, 3D printed homes, prefabricated or
manufactured homes, net-zero homes, or other innovative options X X X X X
Expand the South District Homeownership Program to other targeted neighborhoods and
consider allowing relocation assistance to expedite completion. X X X X
Provide all residents with public open space within a 15-minute walk or bike ride by
strategically executing agreements with local schools or other partners. X X X X X
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MOBILITY Values Regional Plans
Action Steps Partnerships &
Engagement
Climate
Action
Racial Equity, Social
Justice, & Human
Rights
Better
Together 2030
Vision
Envision East
Central Iowa
Fully evaluate the feasibility and funding sources needed for a zero-fare
transit system. X X X
Develop a vision statement for a singular regional transit system with metro
Johnson County entities and obtain initial commitments to study a regional
system from each entity’s elected officials.
X X X X X
Install additional permanent charging stations for vehicles, bicycles, and
electronic devices. X X X X X
Identify additional opportunities for road diets, sidewalk infill, curb cut
enhancement, and bike lane installation with a goal of at least two such
projects each construction season.
X X X
Explore opportunities to utilize the CRANDIC right-of-way for passenger rail,
bus rapid transit, or pedestrian usage. X X X X
Evaluate with the State of Iowa reverting Dodge and Governor to 2-way
streets. X X
Consider an on-demand or subsidized voucher system for times and
locations in which no fixed route service is available X X X
Expand snow clearing operations at sidewalk corners in high priority
pedestrian areas, bus stops, and bike lanes. X X
Secure federal funding for a relocated transit building that can accommodate
future growth in service and electrification of the fleet. X X X
Consider adding or retrofitting bike pathways that are separated from
streets or protected utilizing flexible bollards. X X X
Initiate and promote vehicle and bike-share/scooter programs. X X X
Expand the fleet of electric buses or other low-no emission-technology
vehicles each time a diesel bus is due for replacement and seek grants that
can expedite the conversion.
X X
Evaluate with the State of Iowa the possibility of a Burlington Street Road
Diet utilizing flex zones in non-peak hours, X X
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ECONOMY Values Regional Plans
Action Steps Partnerships &
Engagement
Climate
Action
Racial Equity,
Social Justice, &
Human Rights
Better
Together
2030 Vision
Envision East
Central Iowa
Enhance access to affordable childcare for all populations through innovative
partnerships with higher education, non-profits, and the business community. X X X X
Utilizing American Rescue Act Funds, execute on agreeable recommendations in the
Inclusive Economic Development Plan with a particular focus on actions that build
long-term support and wealth building opportunities for systemically marginalized
populations.
X X X X X
Partner with Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City Community School District,
Iowa Labor Center, local trades, and other stakeholders to provide meaningful career
development opportunities, pre-apprenticeship, and apprentice programs.
X X X X X
Increase small business technical assistance to aid in the creation, success, and
growth of home-grown businesses. X X X X
Create flexible incentives to support the top goals of Iowa City’s Self-Supporting
Municipal Improvement Districts and other commercial nodes, including attaining a
desired business mix that serves the surrounding neighborhood.
X X X X
Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa City as a unique and attractive place to
do business. X X X
Develop a riverfront master plan in cooperation with the University of Iowa, Think
Iowa City, and other stakeholders. X X X X
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SAFETY & WELLBEING Values Regional Plans
Action Steps Partnerships &
Engagement
Climate
Action
Racial Equity, Social
Justice, & Human
Rights
Better Together
2030 Vision
Envision East
Central Iowa
Work collaboratively with Johnson County and other stakeholders to
launch a community violence intervention effort in close cooperation
with local law enforcement.
X X X
Integrate CommUnity Mobile Crisis into the 911 dispatch protocols. X X X
Leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funds, build capacity in local non-
profits that will help ensure they are able to meet future community
needs.
X X X X X
Consider and, where feasible, implement alternatives to routine non-
emergent traffic stops. X X
Build on the relationship with the University of Iowa College of Nursing to
increase participation in the Healthy Homes program. X X X
Expand the Mental Health Liaison program with CommUnity Mobile Crisis
with a goal of 24-hour availability within the five-year period. X X X
Actively promote 988 throughout the year and ensure that CommUnity
Mobile Crisis has resources to meet community demands. X X X
Continue critical exterior renovations to the Senior Center and continue
progress on Senior Center Facility Master Plan recommendations. X X X
Expand neighborhood-based programs such mobile community
social/recreation resources (fun patrol), nests or micro-hubs for
kids/teens.
X X X X
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TRACKING PROGRESS
Reporting
Progress on Strategic Plan initiatives will be reported upon in the following ways:
Progress Report delivered in a narrative format annually (August).
Call-out of directly-related Strategic Plan items will be included on relevant City Council meeting
agenda items and through the budget process.
A standing Work Session agenda item to include a brief verbal update from the City Manager’s
Office.
Routine inclusion of various Strategic Plan items in Communications and City Channel 4
productions.
Significant Actions Not Included in the Plan
To the extent possible, the time, energy, and resources of staff and council will be focused on items in
this plan. However, some situations may warrant a significant shift of focus. It is recommended that
actions related to unanticipated events that require the diversion of financial or staff resources be
included in the reporting process even if not outlined in the original plan.
CONSULTANT NOTES
Decision-Making Framework
New ideas and needs will surface that were not considered as part of this planning process. The
Council may want to consider a decision-making framework when such items arise. The framework
would enable City Council to methodically determine the degree to which a proposed action should
divert financial and staff resources from the action steps outlined in this plan.
Community-Wide Metrics/Dashboard
Many of the strategies and actions outlined this plan are intended to have an impact beyond
traditional core city services. The City will lead or participate in multi-sector coalitions to address
systemic problems such as childcare, climate change, housing, and racism. As such, it may be beneficial
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to continue this more comprehensive approach with the development of city-wide metrics or
dashboard to assess progress towards the vision and overall community health.
Update Mid Plan
While the vision and strategies outlined should remain consistent for the duration of the plan, the
consultant team suggests an update of the action steps after the first few years. As is the case with any
five-year plan, actions are skewed towards the most pressing needs. A more intensive facilitated mid-
plan review would give all parties an opportunity to assess plan progress and fully build out the action
steps in later years.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council
Bruce Teague, At-Large, Mayor
Megan Alter, At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Bergus, At-Large
Janice Weiner, At-Large
Pauline Taylor, District A
Shawn Harmsen, District B
John Thomas, District C
Consultant Team
ECICOG
Karen Kurt, Executive Director
Adam Bentley, Economic Development Specialist
Harrison Freund, AICP, Planning Fellow
Jessica Johnson, Community Development Specialist
Tracey Achenbach, Housing Director
May 10, 2023
Board of Adjustment Meeting
EXC23-0004
ITEM 4A ON THE AGENDA
Staff Report
Prepared by Staff
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STAFF REPORT
To: Board of Adjustment
Item: EXC23-0004
Parcel Number: 1011378002
Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner
Date: May 10, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant/Contact Person:
Property Owner(s):
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Jennifer Colville & Miles Pufall
121 Richards Street
Iowa City, IA 52246
colvillejen@hotmail.com
MJP Ventures LLC
121 Richards Street
Iowa City, IA 52246
Approval of a special exception to allow a religious/
private group assembly use in a Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone and to
reduce the setback requirements
To allow operation of the nonprofit Porch Light
Literary Center
1019 E. Washington Street
Location Map:
Size: 12,750 square feet
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Residential & Institutional; Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential with a Conservation
District Overlay (OCD/RNS-12)
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Surrounding Land Use and Zoning North: Residential; Medium Density Single-Family
Residential with a Conservation District
Overlay (OCD/RS-8)
East: Residential; Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential with a Conservation District
Overlay (OCD/RNS-12)
South: Residential; Medium Density Single-Family
Residential with a Historic District Overlay
(OHD/RS-8)
West: Residential; Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential with a Conservation District
Overlay (OCD/RNS-12)
Applicable Code Sections: 14-4B-3A: General Approval Criteria
14-4B-4D-17: Religious/Private Group Assembly In
ID-RS, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, And RNS-12 Zones
14-2A-4B-5b: Adjustments To Principal building
Setback Requirements
File Date: April 9, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The subject property, 1019 E. Washington Street, was built as a single-family home circa 1893 but
was subsequently converted into a multi-family use with four 1-bedroom dwelling units by the 1970s.
The property’s current base zone of Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) was
established in 2000 (Ord. 00-3952) to help stabilize the existing residential neighborhood by
preserving its predominantly single-family residential character. Provisions in the zone prevent the
conversion or redevelopment of single-family uses to multi-family uses, though existing multi-family
uses such as 1019 E. Washington retain their conforming use status.
In 2003, the subject property was included as a contributing structure in the College Hill
Conservation District and was zoned Conservation District Overlay (OCD). An OCD zone means
that any material changes to exterior features which require a regulated permit must undergo
Historic Review. No exterior changes are being proposed to the building as part of this application.
The applicants, Jennifer Colville and Miles Pufall, are members of the subject property’s ownership
entity, and Jennifer Colville is also the incorporator of the nonprofit Porch Light Literary Center. The
applicants purchased the subject property in 2021 with intent to convert the two multi-family dwelling
units on the first floor into space for the Porch Light Literary Center and to retain the two multi-family
units on the second floor as rental units. As a result, the property would contain two principal uses.
Use of the property by the Porch Light Literary Center for meeting space for literary events and
facilities for a private nonprofit is categorized in the Zoning Code as a private group assembly use
(see 14-4A-6I). Such uses typically restrict access to the general public, and own, lease, or hold
property in common for the benefit of its members. Examples include religious institutions; private,
nonprofit meeting halls, clubs, associations; or nonresidential fraternal organizations. A private
group assembly use requires a special exception to operate in the RNS-12 zone. Upon learning the
proposed group assembly use was not allowed by right, the applicant has been working with the
City to bring the use into compliance with the Zoning Code.
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The multi-family use on the second story is allowed to continue and is not being considered as part
of this application. However, any dwelling units converted to an allowed use, such as a private group
assembly use, may not be converted back into multi-family uses.
In addition, the existing structure does not meet the enhanced side and rear setback requirements
for private group assembly uses. However, the Zoning Code allows the Board of Adjustment to
consider a special exception to reduce these setback requirements. This application includes a
request for such a special exception.
On April 30, the applicant voluntarily held a Good Neighbor meeting. A summary of feedback
received during the Good Neighbor Meeting can be found in Attachment 3.
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 in Section 14-4B-4D-17, pertaining to Religious/Private Group Assembly uses in
RNS-12 Zones and Section 14-2A-4B-5b, pertaining to adjustments to principal building setback
requirements, as well as the general approval criteria in Section 14-4B-3A.
For the Board of Adjustment to grant this special exception request, all of the criteria 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-4D-17: Religious/Private Group Assembly In…RNS-12 Zones:
a.The following setbacks are required in lieu of the setbacks specified in the base
zone. However, the board of adjustment may reduce these setbacks, subject to the
approval criteria for setback adjustments as specified in subsection 14-2A-4B5,
"Adjustments To Principal Building Setback Requirements", of this title.
(1)Front: Twenty feet (20').
(2)Side: Twenty feet (20').
(3)Rear: Fifty feet (50').
FINDINGS:
•The existing building is more than 70 feet from the front lot line and more than 20 feet
from the side lot line to the east, but it is less than 20 feet from the side lot line to the
west and less than 50 feet from the rear lot line.
•Because it is an existing building, the applicant has requested setback reductions for
side and rear setbacks with relevant findings discussed below.
b.The proposed use will be designed to be compatible with adjacent uses. The board
of adjustment will consider aspects of the proposed use, such as the site size, types
of accessory uses, anticipated traffic, building scale, setbacks, landscaping, and
location and amount of paved areas. The board of adjustment may deny the use or
aspects of the use that are deemed out of scale, incompatible, or out of character
with surrounding residential uses, or may require additional measures to mitigate
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these differences. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to,
additional screening, landscaping, pedestrian facilities, setbacks, location and
design of parking facilities, and location and design of buildings.
FINDINGS:
•The proposed use is a nonprofit literary center with space which can be accessed by
members for writing, hosting workshops or work sessions, and readings.
•The proposed use is classified as private group assembly, so it is primarily intended
for use by its members, it typically restricts access to the general public, and it cannot
be rented out for commercial office uses or for events held by the general public.
•The proposed use will be in a converted single-family home built in 1893, and any
exterior alterations requiring a permit must be approved through Historic Review
because it is in a Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone.
•The physical characteristics of the building including scale, setbacks, landscaping, and
paving are compatible with surrounding residential uses, and changes to the subject
property’s exterior are not being proposed as part of this application.
•The subject property was previously converted into 4 dwelling units, and the proposed
use would replace the units on the ground floor. Because this is in a single-family
residential zone, dwelling units converted into the proposed use would not be able to
become dwelling units again.
•The applicant has indicated the number of persons per workshop is restricted to 12,
with occasional readings of up to 30 people that utilize both indoor and outdoor space.
•The occupant load of the largest room in the building, which is used to determine the
minimum off-street parking requirement, indicates an occupancy of 25 people.
•To ensure traffic volumes and parking requirements remain consistent with the
occupancy of the building, staff recommends a condition that no more than 25 people
may attend events that occur within the building.
c.Given that large parking lots can seriously erode the single- family residential
character of these zones, the board of adjustment will carefully review any requests
for parking spaces beyond the minimum required. The board may limit the number
of parking spaces and the size and location of parking lots, taking into account the
availability of on street parking, the estimated parking demand, and opportunities
for shared parking with other nonresidential uses in the vicinity of the use.
FINDINGS:
•Proposed uses include religious/private group assembly with the largest room having
an occupancy of 25 people, and two 1-bedroom multi-family dwelling units.
•The proposed uses require a minimum of 6 parking spaces.
•The subject property contains 7 off-street parking spaces accessed from the alley at
the rear of the property, all of which are existing legal nonconforming spaces;
these include 6 surface spaces, and 1 space in the carriage house.
•On-street parking is available nearby on one side of E. Washington Street and one
side of S. Summit Street.
d.The proposed use will not have significant adverse effects on the livability of nearby
residential uses due to noise, glare from lights, late night operations, odors, and
litter.
FINDINGS:
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•The building is set back more than 15 feet from neighboring residential uses which
provides adequate separation to help mitigate adverse effects on surrounding uses.
•The subject property is in a residential zone, so it must comply with enhanced noise
control requirements in Chapter 6-4 of the City Code, including a prohibition of noise
disturbances across properties lines after 10:00 p.m. and generally before 6:00 a.m.
•To ensure the use does not produce negative impacts relating to noise or late-night
operations, staff recommends conditions that no outdoor events occur between 10:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and that amplified sound not be allowed outside.
•The subject property is near residential uses in a single-family residential zone, so it
is subject to enhanced outdoor light standards including height and light trespass
restrictions, in addition to Low Ambient Lighting Environmental District (E1) standards,
which helps prevent adverse impacts due to glare from lights.
•Due to the limited extent of the proposed use, it is not anticipated that odors or litter
on the subject property will exceed previous levels related to the residential uses.
e.The building official may grant approval for the following modifications to a
religious/private group assembly use, without approval from the board of
adjustment, upon written findings that the modification will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare, or be injurious to the other property or
improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the property is located:
(1)An accessory storage building less than five hundred (500) square feet in size.
(2)A building addition of less than five hundred (500) square feet, provided the
addition does not increase the occupancy load of the building.
FINDINGS:
•This section is not applicable because the proposed use is new.
•A special exception is required.
f.If the proposed use is located in a residential zone or in the central planning district,
it must comply with the multi-family site development standards as set forth in
section 14-2B-6 of this title.
FINDINGS:
•The proposed use is in a residential zone within the Central Planning District, so it
must comply with the multi-family site development standards.
•The existing building and site meet most multi-family site development standards, but
it does not comply with standards related to the location and design of surface parking
and detached garages (Section 14-2B-6C) or building materials (14-2B-6G),
specifically regarding required setbacks between parking areas and adjacent
properties, screening of parking areas, screening between parking areas and ground
floor windows, window and door trim, and durable base materials.
•All noncompliant features are either considered elements of a non-conforming
structure or non-conforming development, which allow a change in use provided the
change does not increase or extend the degree of nonconformity.
•No changes to the site or structure are being proposed as part of this special
exception, and any external changes requiring a permit shall be subject to a Historic
Review because it is in a Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone.
Specific Standards: 14-2A-4B-5b: Adjustments To Principal Building Setback
Requirements:
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(1)The situation is peculiar to the property in question.
FINDINGS:
•The existing building is set back more than 70 feet from the front lot line to the north,
more than 20 feet from the side lot line to the east, more than 15 feet from the side lot
line to the west, and more than 30 feet from the rear lot line to the south.
•These setbacks are well over the minimum required for most uses in the zone, though
the side setback to the west and rear setback do not meet the enhanced standard for
the proposed private group assembly use.
•The proposed use is in an existing building with setbacks that were established based
on previous uses, which is a situation peculiar to the property in question.
(2)There is practical difficulty in complying with the setback requirements.
FINDINGS:
•The proposed use is in an existing building which would need to be moved or partially
demolished to comply with the enhanced setback standards.
•This constitutes a practical difficulty in complying with setback requirements.
(3)Granting the exception will not be contrary to the purpose of the setback
regulations.
FINDINGS:
•Minimum setback requirements are intended to maintain light, air, separation for fire
protection, and access for firefighting; provide opportunities for privacy between
dwellings; reflect the general building scale and placement of structures in the city's
neighborhoods; promote a reasonable physical relationship between buildings and
between residences; and provide flexibility to site a building so that it is compatible
with buildings in the vicinity.
•The proposed use is in an existing building that is set back further than typical uses in
the zone, and any exterior changes requiring a permit would require Historic Review.
•The purpose of the setback regulations will continue to be satisfied with setback
reductions to 15 feet for side setbacks and 30 feet for the rear setback.
(4)Any potential negative effects resulting from the setback exception are mitigated to
the extent practical.
FINDINGS:
•The proposed setback reductions maintain the setbacks of the existing building.
•Mitigation will not be required because potential negative effects are not anticipated.
(5)The subject building will be located no closer than three feet (3') to a side or rear
property line, unless the side or rear property line abuts a public right-of-way or
permanent open space.
FINDINGS:
•The subject building is more than 3 feet from all side and rear property lines.
General Standards: 14-4B-3: Special Exception Review Requirements:
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1. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public
health, safety, comfort or general welfare.
FINDINGS:
• The proposed use will be in an existing converted single-family home from 1893.
• The existing building and site characteristics are compatible with surrounding
residential uses, and exterior changes are not proposed as part of this application.
• Any future exterior changes requiring a permit must be approved through Historic
Review because it is in a Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone.
• The proposed use is a nonprofit literary center with space which can be accessed by
members for writing, hosting workshops or work sessions, and readings.
• The proposed use is classified as private group assembly, so it is primarily intended
for use by its members, it typically restricts access to the general public, and it cannot
be rented out for commercial office uses or for events held by the general public which
will minimize health or safety impacts.
• Staff will ensure all applicable life and safety standards are met as required through
any standard building permit or rental permit processes.
• The proposed nonprofit literary center would provide a unique amenity for the
neighborhood and the broader community which will improve general welfare.
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 existing building and site characteristics are compatible with surrounding
residential uses, and exterior changes are not proposed as part of this application.
• Because no exterior changes are proposed, the historic appearance of the property is
maintained which enhances the enjoyment and property values of existing properties
in the area.
• Conditions as recommended will help mitigate potential negative effects on parking,
noise, and hours of operation for surrounding properties.
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 area is already a fully developed residential neighborhood.
• The proposed use would occupy an existing building that is set back from adjacent
properties in a manner that is consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
• The conditions as recommended mitigate potential effects for surrounding properties.
4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or
are being provided.
FINDINGS:
• The proposed use would occupy an existing building in a developed area, so all
necessary facilities are already established.
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5. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress
designed to minimize traffic congestion on public streets.
FINDINGS:
• The front of the site is accessed from E. Washington Street and the rear is accessed
from an alley that enters/exits onto S. Summit Street or Muscatine Avenue.
• No changes are being proposed to the street, alley, or sidewalks.
• The applicant indicates that events will be limited to 12 people per session or up to 30
persons per reading. With conditions as recommended, no indoor event will be allowed
to have more than 25 attendees, which will help minimize traffic impacts.
• The subject property is in a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood near Downtown and is
less than 300 feet from a bus line, which helps enhance non-vehicular access.
• The subject property does not currently contain on-site bicycle parking and would not
be required to add it unless the use was expanded. However, staff recommends as a
condition of approval that the subject property be brought into compliance with the
minimum bicycle parking requirement to help minimize congestion issues. This would
require the addition of 4 bicycle parking spaces that comply with the standards of
Article 14-5A of the Zoning Code.
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:
• The proposed use will be in a single-family home from 1893 which was subsequently
converted into four multi-family units prior to its current zoning.
• The subject property meets the dimensional standards of the RNS-12 zone with the
setback reductions as requested.
• The property has some elements that do not meet current site development standards,
but they may continue with a change of use as allowed by Article 14-4E
‘Nonconforming Situations’ of the City Code.
• With conditions as recommended, the subject property will be brought into compliance
with the minimum bicycle parking standards.
• No exterior changes are proposed as part of this project, but any exterior changes
requiring a permit must be approved through Historic Review because the property is
in a Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone.
• Staff will ensure any future changes comply with all standards during building permit
or site plan review.
7. The proposed exception will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City,
as amended.
FINDINGS:
• The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map shows this area as Residential (2-8
dwelling units per acre), and the Central District Plan Future Land Use Map of the
Central District Plan shows this area as Single-Family Residential Stabilization which
is intended to prevent further conversion of single-family residences to multi-family.
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• The proposed exception would convert two existing multi-family units in a converted
single-family home to an allowed institutional use that is compatible with residential
uses.
• The Comprehensive Plan supports exploring opportunities for new Arts and Culture
venues and enhancing access by supporting nonprofits involved in arts programming.
• The Central District Plan encourages promoting the Central District as an attractive
place to live by supporting efforts of community organizations to create a sense of
identify and neighborhood pride through art.
• The proposed private group assembly use is consistent with the goals of both the
Comprehensive and District Plans because it allows the Porch Light Literary Center to
operate as an artistic cooperative while reducing the number of multi-family units.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of EXC23-0004, to allow a Religious/Private Group Assembly use in
a Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone, and to allow side setback reductions to
15 feet and a rear setback reduction to 30 feet, for the property located at 1019 E. Washington
Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. No more than 25 persons may attend an event that is held inside the portion of the building
dedicated to the private group assembly use.
2. No outdoor events shall be held between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
3. No exterior amplified sound shall be allowed outdoors.
4. Within 6 months of the date a decision by the Board of Adjustment is filed with the City
Clerk, 4 bicycle parking spaces shall be installed on the subject property in compliance
with the standards of Article 14-5A of the Zoning Code. Upon written request and for good
cause shown, the Board may extend this deadline without further public hearing on the
merits of the original application.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Correspondence & Good Neighbor Meeting Summary
4. Application Materials
Approved by: _________________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
May 10, 2023
Board of Adjustment Meeting
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From:Lindsey Litton <lindseylitton@mchsi.com>
Sent:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 8:30 AM
To:Kirk Lehmann
Subject:In support of Porch Light Literacy
** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or
attachments. ** Hi Kirk. I am a neighbor to 1019 E. Washington and I just wanted to let you know that I am in support of
the special exemption for the Porch Light Literacy Arts Centre. They have been a wonderful neighbor and add to the
character, charm and intrigue of our walkable neighborhood. We enjoy living amongst them.
Thank you.
Andy and Lindsey Litton
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Summary Report for
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PorchLight Literary Co-op 1019 E. Washington St.
Sunday April 30th, 1:00 pm
PorchLight Literary Co-op
Jennifer Colville
Kirk Lehman
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General comments were positive. Three new home owners in the area told me they were very happy to have an
organization like porchlight in their neighborhood. Martha Gordon, who came by at 2:00 told me she loved
what we were doing and felt the improvements we made to the house and the yard had uplifted
the neighborhood.
Mark Rahe, a poet who expressed great enthusiasm for Porchlight, also noted that the front steps
were not friendly to those with disabilities. I showed him the back entrance and he thought that would
work just fine. One neighbor expressed concerns about parking, mentioning that parking had been
an issue in the past, but seemed to be better now. One neighbor expressed concerns about potential noise
but seemed satisfied by our commitment to limit noise by not holdng events past 10:00, not using microphone,
and limiting events to 25 participants.
To allay concerns about parking shortages we will put in a bike rack to encourage people to bike.
We will not hold events past 10:00, not use microphones for poetry readings, and limit participation
at readings to 25.
Dear Neighbors,
As the director of PorchLight Literary Arts Co-op, I’m happy to invite you to a Good Neighbor Meeting and
Open House:
1:00 on Sunday, April 30th
1019 E. Washington St.
The Iowa City Board of Adjustment will soon consider a special exception for this property. The propos ed
special exception is to grant PorchLight Literary Arts Co-op official use of the property (i.e. 1019 E.
Washington Street) for private group assembly.
PorchLight is a member-run organization devoted to creating access to literary programming throughout
the community regardless of ages, identities, income levels, and levels of experience. We offer space to
members for small readings, workshops, work sessions, artist residencies and small literary gatherings,
with a special interest in interdisciplinary and outreach projects.
At the open house you will have the opportunity to learn more about our organization, how we plan to use
the space, and the special exception process. You will also have the opportunity to leave comments
regarding the proposal.
The Iowa City Board of Adjustment will review our proposal on May 10th at 5:15 pm in Emma Harvat Hall
(410 E. Washington Street). A notice of formal review will be sent to you by the City of Iowa City. You are
encouraged to attend this meeting and voice your opinions.
If you have any questions or would like to submit written comments, please contact me, Jennifer Colville,
at colvillejen@hotmail.com.
I’m excited to meet you and show you the space!
Jennifer Colville, PhD
Founder, PromptPress
Director, PorchLight Literary Co-op
2022/23 Iowa Arts Fellow
April 26, 2023
RE: Special Exception for 1019 E Washington
Dear Property Owner and/or Occupant:
The Iowa City Board of Adjustment has received an application submitted by Jennifer
Colville and Miles Pufall (Porch Light Literacy Arts Centre) for special exceptions to allow
a private group assembly in an RNS-12 Zone and to reduce the building setback
requirements for property located at 1019 E Washington. The exceptions would allow for
the Porch Light Literacy Arts Centre to operate in the existing building on the subject
property (See Attached Map). No exterior changes to the building are being proposed.
As a neighboring property owner and/or occupant, you are being notified of this
application. If you know of any interested party who has not received a copy of this letter,
we would appreciate it if you would inform them of the pending application.
The Board of Adjustment will review this application at a public meeting tentatively
scheduled for May 10, 2023 at 5:15 pm in Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 East
Washington Street, Iowa City. Because the meeting is subject to change, you may wish
to call 319-356-5247 or check the City of Iowa City’s website, www.icgov.org/BOA, the
week of the meeting to confirm the meeting agenda.
You are welcome to attend this public meeting to present your views concerning this
application. You may also submit written information to me for consideration in advance
of the meeting, and I will include your comments in the information to be considered by
the Board.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at klehmann@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5247 if you
have any questions or comments about this application or if you would like more
information on the Board of Adjustment review process.
Sincerely,
Kirk Lehmann, AICP
Associate Planner, City of Iowa City
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
What is the Board of Adjustment?
The Board of Adjustment is panel made
up of Iowa City citizens appointed by
the City Council. The board reviews and
grants special exceptions and variances
and also considers appeals when there
is a disagreement about an
administrative zoning decision made by
the City. Members of the board act like
judges, making decisions about
individual properties and uses that may
have difficulty meeting a specific
zoning regulation or to resolve disputes
about administrative zoning decisions.
The actions and decisions of the Board
of Adjustment are binding upon all
parties unless overturned upon appeal
to District Court.
What is a special exception?
There are two types of special
exceptions.
1. Within the zoning code a number
of land uses are set apart as special
exceptions that may be permitted
in certain zones. Rather than
permitting these uses outright,
each is reviewed on a case-by-case
basis to ensure that they do not
negatively affect surrounding
properties. For example, daycare
centers are permitted in residential
zones by special exception. The
same is true of churches and private
schools. All may be appropriate
uses in residential zones, if certain
criteria such as parking, screening,
and other requirements are met.
2. Adjustments to specific zoning
requirements in cases where there
are unique circumstances. Again,
the opportunity to adjust these
requirements and the criteria for
allowing such adjustments are
described in the Zoning Code. For
example, a homeowner may apply
for a reduction in a building setback
in order to accommodate an
addition or other improvement to
their property.
The Zoning Code lists explicitly each
use and standard for which a special
exception may be considered. In other
words, you can’t request a special
exception for everything—only those
things called out as special exceptions
in the Code. The Code also provides
criteria specific to each request.
Applicants must provide evidence that
they satisfy each of these criteria, and
the Board must consider these criteria
when making a determination as to
whether to grant a special exception.
What is a variance?
A variance grants a legal right to an
owner to develop property in a manner
that deviates from a specific provision
of the Zoning Code and for which a
special exception is not expressly
allowed. In seeking relief from the
restrictions in the Zoning Code, the
property owner applying for the
variance must show that the strict
application of the Zoning Code would
cause and unnecessary hardship such
that the property in question is
unusable or that a literal interpretation
of the ordinance would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed
by other properties in the zoning
district. In addition the circumstances
that create this hardship must be
unique to the property in question and
must not be of the property owner’s
own making.
What is an appeal?
The Board considers and rules on
appeals from any citizen who believes
there is an error in any decision,
determination, or interpretation made
by the City or its designee in the
administration of the Zoning Code. As
with their other decisions, the Board’s
ruling is binding on all parties unless
overturned on appeal to the District
Court.
How does the review process
work?
An application requesting a special
exception, variance, or an appeal is a
request. The Board makes a decision on
whether to grant a specific request only
after City staff have provided a review
of an application and the public has had
an opportunity to make its concerns
known. The Board not only has the right
to approve or deny requests, but may
also choose to approve request subject
to certain conditions.
In making decisions, the Board may only
consider comments and evidence
relevant to the specific standards
provided in the code. City Development
Staff provide reports to the Board for
each application on the agenda. The
Staff Report provides background
information on the application, informs
the Board of all the criteria in the Code
that a particular application must
satisfy, and interprets whether and
how an application has satisfied these
criteria.
How can I participate in the
process?
Because most applications will be
reviewed and decided upon at a single
public hearing, it is important for
interested parties to respond in a
timely and informed manner. Those
who wish to speak for or against an
application are given an opportunity to
be heard by the Board at the hearing,
but may also submit written comments
prior to the meeting.
Written comments must be delivered to
the Department of Neighborhood &
Development Services at City Hall no
later than 5 days before the hearing in
order to be included with the Staff
Report. All correspondence submitted
after that time will be delivered to the
Board at the time of the hearing.
The Board considers the application,
the recommendation of staff (in the
staff report) and any additional
information, correspondence, or
testimony provided at the hearing.
Board of Adjustment hearings are
usually held on the second Wednesday
of each month at 5:15 p.m. in Emma J.
Harvat Hall in City Hall. You can find
more information at the following
website: www.icgov.org/boa.
The Staff Report can be very useful to
anyone who is unfamiliar with the BOA
process or with the Zoning Code and
will provide an understanding of the
criteria that the Board must consider in
rendering its decision. Staff Reports
may be obtained from the Department
of Neighborhood & Development
Services. E-mail klehmann@iowa-
city.org to request a copy of a report.
If you have questions about an
application or if you simply want more
information about issues related to the
Board of Adjustment, please feel free
to contact Kirk Lehmann at 319-356-
5247 or e-mail klehmann@iowa-
city.org.
To submit comments to the Board of
Adjustment write to the Board of
Adjustment c/o the Department of
Neighborhood & Development Services,
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City IA
52240 or e-mail klehmann@iowa-
city.org.
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Board of Adjustment Meeting
EXC23-0004
ATTACHMENT 4
Special Exception Application Materials
Submitted by the Applicant
Specific Criteria (14-4B-4D-17):
17. Religious/Private Group Assembly In ID-RS, RS-5, RS-8, RS-12, And RNS-12 Zones
a. The following setbacks are required in lieu of the setbacks specified in the base zone.
However, the board of adjustment may reduce these setbacks, subject to the approval
criteria for setback adjustments as specified in subsection 14-2A-4B-5, "Adjustments To
Principal Building Setback Requirements", of this title.
1) Front: Twenty feet (20').
2) Side: Twenty feet (20').
3) Rear: Fifty feet (50').
b. The proposed use will be designed to be compatible with adjacent uses. The board of
adjustment will consider aspects of the proposed use, such as the site size, types of accessory uses,
anticipated traffic, building scale, setbacks, landscaping, and location and amount of paved areas. The
board of adjustment may deny the use or aspects of the use that are deemed out of scale, incompatibl e,
or out of character with surrounding residential uses, or may require additional measures to mitigate
these differences. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional screening,
landscaping, pedestrian facilities, setbacks, loc ation and design of parking facilities, and location and
design of buildings.
The proposed use will not disturb the goal of the zone to preserve the quiet historic and
residential quality of the area. Our proposed use is as follows: Our two upstairs apartments, which used
to house undergraduate renters, now house local visiting writers or literary adjacent artists . One is
available to a year round writer in residence (currently this is Jordan Kisner, UI Visiting Professor of
Creative Writing). The second apartment provides low cost shorter term residencies for literary artist
who are often working with downtown arts organizations. We also offer further discounts to Iowa
writers, and to writers who are parents for long-term residencies.
We propose that the two downstairs apartments be available for use by members of the
PorchLight Literary Co-op. Members may use the space for private work sessions, may organize small
hybrid (online/in-person) workshops. (We won’t allow more than twelve people onsite per workshop due
to the residential nature of the neighborhood and the upstairs apa rtments). Members can also organize
occasional readings of no more than thirty people, and which will take advantage of the lawn andfront
porch as well as the downstairs salon area.
PorchLight literary co-op is part of an ongoing initiative of the Iowa City Down Town Arts
Alliance. Our goal is to provide affordable living, and communal space for literary artists who may not be
connected to a university program. A second aim is to help the city retain some of the artistic talent
who pass through, by providing affordable housing options, and programming to help them continue
developing their art in our city. As noted in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, strong artistic communities
fuel economic growth by attracting businesses, young families and professionals who want a vibrant
cultural experience.
In addition, PorchLight emphasizes inter-disciplinary and outreach programming through many
partnering organizations. With PromptPress we create opportunities for literary artists to collaborate
with visual artist, theater artists, musicians and dancers. This nexus strengthens the art community as a
whole by providing more chances to build stimulating creative connections, fellowship, and opportunities
for artists to push their craft in new directions.
Our outreach programming is based on the belief that art can connect people across different
ages, socio economic, and racial/ethnic gender identities; and that by integrating art into daily life we
heal, reflect, gain in self -knowledge and empathy. In this spirit PorchLight members offer a weekly
workshop at Shelter House’s Fairweather Lodge for unhoused community members. In addition, we are
home to the Free Generative Writing Workshops, a program that has been providing community writers
access to some of world-class talent that comes through this city for the last eleven years. In short, our
members and board have worked to build the community networks needed to allow the City of Literature
live up to its name both on campus and off.
c. Given that large parking lots can seriously erode the single- family residential character of these zones,
the board of adjustment will carefully review any requests for parking spaces beyond the minimum
required. The board may limit the number of parking spaces and the size and location of parking lots,
taking into account the availability of on street parking, the estimated parking demand, and
opportunities for shared parking with other nonresidential uses in the vicinity of the use. We are not
requesting any additional parking. The seven spaces in the back, and street parking on Summit have
suited our purposes. Except for the addition of a few new workshops (capped at 12in -person
participants) we do not expect to grow our programming in a way that would change the l evel of traffic
we currently have. Furthermore, as we are centrally located, and close to a bus line, people attending
readings or workshops have the option of biking or walking, or taking the bus.
d. The proposed use will not have significant adverse effects on the livability of nearby residential uses
due to noise, glare from lights, late night operations, odors, and litter. The proposed use will not have
adverse effects on the livability of near-by houses. Readings need not involve microphones, and if held
outside, will can be confined to the porch. If an evening reading is scheduled it will end before 9:00 p.m.
We expect our trash load to be the same or smaller than it was when the house was a four unit
residence. We will not be using bright lights outside, and our members will keep the parcel neat and tidy
by gardening and raking. We have already improved the sightliness of the house and grounds by giving
the house a fresh coat of paint, establishing gardens, and installing a free little library. (See photos for a
sense of how we use the space)
e. [not applicable] The building official may grant approval for the following modifications to
a religious/private group assembly use, without approval from the board of adjustment,
upon written findings that the modification will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or be injurious to the other property or improvements in the vicinity and
in the zone in which the property is located:
1) An accessory storage building less than five hundred (500) square feet in size.
2) A building addition of less than five hundred (500) square feet, provided the
addition does not increase the occupancy load of the building.
f. If the proposed use is located in a residential zone or in the central planning district, it must
comply with the multi-family site development standards as set forth in section 14-2B-6 of
this title. The house is in compliance with these standards. Both upper units, and the lower
unit on the left are full dwelling units with kitchens, and bathrooms. (See photos)
Specific Criteria (14-2A-4B-5a):
5. Adjustments To Principal Building Setback Requirements.
a. A special exception may be requested to reduce principal building setback requirements
beyond what is allowed by minor modification. The Board of Adjustment may adjust setback
requirements if the owner or lawful occupant of a property demonstrates that the general
special exception approval criteria and the following specific approval criteria have been
satisfied:
1) The situation is peculiar to the property in question;
This is a pre-existing, historic building.
2) There is practical difficulty in complying with the setback requirements;
We would have to knock down a historic building and re-build.
3) Granting the exception will not be contrary to the purpose of the setback regulations;
a. Maintain light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for firefighting;
b. Provide opportunities for privacy between dwellings;
c. Reflect the general building scale and placement of structures in the city's neighborhoods;
d. Promote a reasonable physical relationship between buildings and between residences; and
e. Provide flexibility to site a building so that it is compatible with buildings in the vicinity.
a.&b. A portion of the left side of our building is 15 feet away from the property line, rather than 20..
However, the house next door is set up farther on its lot, so the walls of the two houses do not face each
other. This provides a light airy space that is accessible for firefighters, and provides opportunities for
privacy between dwellings. The 35 foot set back in the back of the house provides enough room for
emergency vehicle access. The area is an open parking lot with room for seven cars. The property d irectly
behind ours sits an additional ten feet away, across the alley and contains a fence for privacy.(see
photos)
c.Our building is comparable in size to the rest of the buildings on our street
d&e. Our parcel contains larger than average setbacks or open space compared to the other buildings
on our street.
and
4) Any potential negative effects resulting from the setback exception are mitigated to the
extent practical. We don’t see any potential negative effects from our lot setbacks,
but are willing to make adjustments if needed.
5) The subject building will be located no closer than three feet (3') to a side or rear
property line, unless the side or rear property line abuts a public right-of-way or permanent open space.
The building setbacks are much farther away from the side and rear property line than 3’. They are 15’
on the left side, 21’ on the right side, and 34’ in the back.
General Criteria (14-4B-3A):
1. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health,
safety, comfort or general welfare.
It is part of the mission of PorchLight to enhance public health and welfare by provid ing
community members with creative writing opportunities that will enrich, empower and
build connection. No new elements will be added on the existing structure, and no activities
that might endanger public h ealth will ensue.
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.
The proposed use will not be injurious to the use or enjoyment of other near-by property.
Our members will keep the parcel neat and tidy by gardening and raking. In addition we
have improved the sightliness of the house and grounds by giving the house a fresh coat of
paint, establishing gardens, and installing a free little library.
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. Our proposed use will not impede and may
improve the development of surrounding properties. By creating and maintaining attractive
grounds, improving the outer look of the property, we may help attract new families to the
neighborhood.
4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being
provided. The property is in a central area of town where roads, utilities, and drainage are
adequate.
5. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress designe d to
minimize traffic congestion on public streets.
We forsee the seven parking spaces in the back of the property to be adequate to minimizing
congestion on public streets. Our central location makes it easy for members to walk, ride
bikes or take the city bus to PorchLight.
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. Located in an
RNS-12zone, the two upstairs units will remain in compliance with their previous use as long -
term residential units. Both units are equipped to function as single family dwellings. (see
photos)
7. The proposed exception will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City, as
amended.
The proposed use supports and furthers many of the goals of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan of the City. The goal of striking a balance between “preservation and change” or of
balancing “big-city culture and diversity with preservation” is exemplified by PorchLight’s
proposed use of 1019 Washington Street.
The stability and livability of this historic neighborhood will be bolstered by PorchLigh t’s
presence. We have improved the property at 1019 E. Washington by giving it a fresh coat of
paint, planting gardens and installing a free little library. (see photos) Our working members
will ensure that the grounds are kept up and repairs are made when needed. We’ll have not
just a single groundskeeper, but a team. In addition, because our lot has an unusually long
front set back, we are very interested in creating a neighborhood garden plot, which could
open up more shared green space in a densely popu lated neighborhood. With the
installation of our free little library, and conveniently placed chairs, we already welcome any
interested neighbors onto our lawn.
PorchLight honors the culture, history and identity of Iowa City by naming one of our
residential units after Hazel Westgate, founder of the Iowa City Children’s library and former
tenant of I019 E. Washington. We are also working toward developing a paid (grant funded)
residency in her name.
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan pledges to “promote Iowa City’s creative economy”
through the support of artist communities and “recognizes Iowa City’s arts and cultural
offerings as an important resource to attract business and recruit employment.” As a
member of the ICDAA PorchLight has very much developed with these ideas in mind, or with
the knowledge that Iowa City supports innovative artistic development. The ICDAA is a group
that includes the Englert, City of Literature, the Iowa Summer Arts Festival, FilmScene, and
Riverside Theater. The ideas behind PorchLight grew out of conversation with this group
about building the arts eco-system to attract, support and retain developing artists in our
city. One need mentioned was that of affordable housing and residency space for artists, as
Iowa City is quickly becoming a space in which it is too expensive for artists to live. Another
point of discussion has been how to develop an arts and culture plan that includes all
neighborhoods – a desire that is also named in the comprehensive plan.
PorchLight has tried to meet these calls by providing affordable living space for one
literary artist year-round, and affordable residencies that support the top-notch artists that
come through town for Riverside Theater productions, Film Scene screenings, or visiting
professorships in the literary arts. We have also received a grant from Think Iowa City to support
a visiting artist who will work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary project with a local artist.
Another discussed need was opportunities for literary artists to continue to develop their
skills outside of the university setting, alongside opportunities for artists to be paid through
publication or teaching. PorchLight tries to meet this need in two ways. We provide opportunities
for writers and literary adjacent artist to connect and share resources and information. We
would also like to offer a slate of member designed creative writing workshops (online and in
person) for the community and beyond. Through our co-op model all payment would go directly
to the teaching writers who are members of the co-op. We hope this will provide literary
professionals the chance to develop their careers, offer affordable and enriching instruction to
the community, and provide instructors with adequate compensa tion for their work. These
courses alongside our free offerings: The Free Generative Writing Workshop, The Long -Project
Check in and Care and Spark (a support group for artists who parent), the FairWeather Writing
Sessions at Shelter House, and occasional member organized reading would form the our
complete slate of literary programming.
Many of these offerings are already integral to the growing arts ecosystem in Iowa
City. Now that they are located in PorchLight they provide further benefits that l ine up with the
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
*Our residencies allow workers to live close to their place of employment at the
university or downtown arts organizations
*By finding a home in a centrally located neighborhood, close to a bus route our
programs are more accessible to a more diverse group of people.
*Our mode of development has been both organic to Iowa City’s history and innovative.
We follow in the footsteps of joint live/work spaces such as the Grant Wood Artist’s Colony,
located just one block south of us. And we are working jointly with Public Space one, to create a
new model of live/work space for artists that also includes programming. Our model is much
smaller than PS1’s but shares many of its guiding principles. Furthermore, it’s small size makes it
a model of arts organization that might be easily replicated, and beneficial to other
neighborhoods within the city.
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Lot four (4) in T.R. Fry’s Addition to Iowa City, Iowa according to the plat thereof.
May 10, 2023
Board of Adjustment Meeting
PRELIMINARY MEETING MINUTES
ITEM 5 ON THE AGENDA
April 12, 2023
Prepared by Staff
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FORMAL MEETING
EMMA HARVAT HALL
APRIL 12, 2023 – 5:15 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Nancy Carlson, Bryce Parker (via zoom), Mark
Russo, Paula Swygard, Tim Weitzel [as a temporary alternate to
Larry Baker during the appeal]
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Kirk Lehmann, Grant Lientz [as independent legal
counsel during the appeal], Danielle Sitzman
OTHERS PRESENT: Brian Boelk, Gregg Geerdes, Mark Holtkamp, David Moore,
Susan Shullaw
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL:
A brief opening statement was read by Carlson outlining the role and purpose of the Board and
the procedures that would be followed in the meeting.
APPEAL ITEM APL23-0002:
An appeal submitted by David Moore to overturn a decision of the Building Official to extend a
building permit for a single-family home at 319 North Van Buren Street: alleging that the
proposed building does not meet setback and other requirements of City Code.
Carlson opened the public hearing.
Baker recused himself as he had prior correspondence and communication with the applicant.
Tim Weitzel is in attendance as a temporary alternate Board member as allowed by the
procedural rules of the Board of Adjustment.
Lehmann stated because it's an appeal of a decision by the building official, he is only acting in
the capacity of secretary of the Board, and the Board has an independent legal counsel tonight,
Grant Lientz of North Liberty.
In terms of background, Lehmann shared the aerial and the zoning maps and said Danielle
Sitzman, the building official that made the determination, is going to give the staff presentation.
Lehmann reiterated the subject property is 319 North Van Buren Street which is in the Northside
Neighborhood of Iowa City and is currently a vacant lot. The vacant lot is surrounded by
residential uses and the zoning is Single Family Neighborhood Stabilization (RNS-12) and that
is the same zoning for the lots to the west, north and east. Lehmann added that the lots to the
west and north also have a Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone. The property to the
south, across the alley, is zoned CO-1 Commercial Office, due to proximity to Mercy Hospital.
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Sitzman began the staff report reiterating this property is in the RNS-12 Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential zone and table 14-2A-2 of the zoning code includes land uses allowed
in this zone, which includes single family household uses. The proposed use for this building
permit is a household living use in a detached single-family dwelling, otherwise known as a
house. Sitzman showed the site plan for the submitted building permit, followed by the
elevations for the proposed dwelling from the south side and then from Van Buren Street or the
east elevation. It shows the lower story of the proposed building and that is considered the
ground floor and first floor of the building by the zoning code. The plans show an entry door to
be located on the building facade adjacent to North Van Buren Street, which is the primary
street frontage on the ground floor/first floor. The entry door opens under the ground floor/first
floor living space, which is connected to the rest of the habitable space of the dwelling. The
south facing entry door is the principal means of access to the single dwelling unit proposed for
this property. Sitzman noted there's a second door to be located on the building facade adjacent
to North Van Buren Street on the next story above the ground floor/first floor which is labeled
main level on the building plan set. That door is oriented east and accessed by a stairway.
Sitzman stated as far as the appeal goes, the staff memo and her final remarks are in response
to the relevant zoning code sections to be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of
Adjustment hears appeals when there's an alleged error in an interpretation of the zoning code
or any zoning ordinance. Staff's understanding of the appeal from the appellant maintains that a
stairway extends into the front setback area in violation of the zoning code.
In response to the alleged violation, Sitzman stated the dimensional requirements for single
family residential zones are stated in table 2A-2 and described in more detail in subsections A
through E [of Section 14-2A-4], including things like lot requirements, setbacks, bulk standards
such as height and lot coverage, and open space standards. Subsection B is solely about
setbacks for principal buildings. Subsection B states that the minimum setbacks for principal
buildings create the required setback areas within which principal buildings are not allowed,
except for certain building features as specified. Subsection 4 contains specific building
features which are exempted from the prohibition of B or in other words are allowed to be in the
setback area. They're labeled as building features permitted within the required setback area
and it contains five subsections itself (a through e) each of which names the type of feature
permitted and lists any stipulations on those permissions. For example, (a) lists awnings,
uncovered balconies, bay windows, belt courses, buttresses, canopies, chimneys, cornices, sills
and other similar features, and then further explains where and by how much they may or may
not extend; (b) lists enclosed porches, covered decks, covered patios and unenclosed and
screened in porches and then further explains where and by how much they may or may not
exceed those setbacks; (c) lists fire escapes, and then further explains where and by how much
they may or may not extend; (d) lists stairways and then further explains in what context they
may not extend and; (e) lists stoops and wheelchair ramps and then further explains in what
context they may be used, and where and by how much they may or may not extend. Sitzman
stated there's some symmetry in the section where in each of these sections a-e list the item
and then explain further where and by how much or in what context those may be allowed.
Sitzman next showed the setback area on the building plans for the detached single-family
dwelling with three stories. She stated the subject property qualifies for setback averaging,
which results in the minimum front setback area of 9.8 feet. The required front yard setback
area is the area between the street side lot line along North Van Buren Street and a line drawn
parallel to the street and west of it 9.8 feet from the street. Within this required front setback
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area, principal buildings are not allowed except for the certain building features which she just
read contained in the code sections a-e. Subsection d specifically reads that “stairways that
function as the principal means of access to dwelling units located above ground or first floor of
a building may not extend into any required setback”. It lists stairways as an allowable building
feature in the required setback area and then further explains in what context they may not
extend and where. Staff’s reading of the code based on the context of its structure is therefore
that if the stairway does not function as the principal means of access to dwelling units above
the ground floor/first floor, then it is not limited in location or encroachment in any other way.
Sitzman stated the stairway does access a level of the building above the ground floor/ first floor
but is not the principal means of access to the building. The principal means of access to the
building is the south facing entry door on the building facade adjacent to North Van Buren
Street. Therefore, the stairway can extend without limit into the front yard setback area.
Swygard asked how they determined that the primary street frontage is the door that faces the
alley. Sitzman stated the staff memo includes a series of definitions out of the zoning code and
primary street frontage is one of those definitions. From the code, primary street frontage is “the
frontage of a lot to which the address is assigned”. So, in this case, this lot is assigned an
address off North Van Buren Street making North Van Buren Street the primary street frontage
so the door on the face of the building is the principal means of access to the building. Swygard
noted the door faces south. Sitzman concurred there is a door in the middle of the facade that
orients to the south but it's on the facade of the building that faces east. So while the door may
orient south and opens out to the south, it's in the middle of the center of the facade facing east
which is the primary frontage of North Van Buren Street.
Swygard asked how the main entrance is described on a residential property. Sitzman stated
there is no definition of primary entrance in the code. Swygard stated in 14-9A, the code
defines the main entrance to a residential use. Sitzman noted she does not have the code in
front of her but that was not one she found in her research. Swygard noted it states the main
entrance to a residential use is “the primary entrance located on the exterior wall of the building
used by residents of a dwelling to gain access to their dwelling unit. Such an entrance is
typically located on the street facing wall of the dwelling and an entrance to a dwelling from a
parking garage is not a main entrance”. Sitzman noted it sounds like they're describing the wall
facing Van Buren Street, which is the door on that facade of the building. Sitzman added that's
open for the Board to discuss what that part of the code means but staff interpreted in this
circumstance that the door on the main floor/ ground floor is, although facing south, on the east
or primary facade.
Russo noted the façade facing Van Buren is undisturbed, the door is on a wall intersecting the
façade. Sitzmann doesn’t believe there's anything that says it has to be parallel to the street.
Carlson asked for the definition of a stoop. Sitzman stated there isn’t a definition of a stoop in
the zoning code. Carlson wondered if ramps for wheelchairs have certain dimensions. Sitzman
stated they are described in a separate subsection from stairways.
Weitzel asked about egress requirements and what would this building need for egress for the
upper floors. Sitzman stated that's a building code question not a zoning code question.
Dave Moore (425 East Davenport Street) is the person who filed this appeal with a board, he
lived for 40 years at his house which is on the same block just around the corner from the
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subject property 319 North Van Buren. In 2021 Prestige Properties filed its first building permit
for this parcel and he was part of a group of neighbors who were concerned at that time that the
structure then envisioned for this very small and narrow lot was oversized and did not fit the
character of the neighborhood and the surrounding homes, or in fact, the code. Moore noted
they were successful in an appeal in 2021 to the Board of Adjustment back then and changes
were made to the original plans and the project was approved and allowed to move forward so
he’s back in front of the Board today. Moore stated they believe the current plans were
approved in error, in particular they believe the stairway to the second story is the main floor
entrance to the home on Van Buren Street and is in violation of the City's Building Code
pertaining to setback requirements, and that the building permit should not have been issued.
Moore will have his attorney Mr. Geerdes talk in more detail about the code sections that they
believe are misinterpreted or followed in error but as a quick aside, a friend said to him a couple
of days ago that their neighborhood is like an old crazy quilt. And to draw an analogy between
the quilts and a neighborhood, what fits and what doesn't, is the way to figure out if something
fits, whether it's a quilt or a neighborhood, is a code. So thankfully, they have the code in this
situation to look to and as someone who's lived on that block for four decades and walks those
streets every day he feels obligated on behalf of his neighbors, as well as himself, to object
respectfully to the permit allowing this structure to be built as currently designed.
Susan Shullaw (718 North Johnson Street) wanted to share a brief presentation but first noted
they would like to suggest because the City's website has been down when trying to access the
Board of Adjustment agenda for much of the weekend into Monday and actually this afternoon,
that might warrant a hearing delay, because neighbors were not able to access that information
close to this hearing. On with the presentation, to put this in a little human context she shared
what the Northside looks like and a typical streetscape in the RNS-12 neighborhood taken right
around the corner from the subject property. She pointed out that the sightlines are pleasing and
the setbacks, which they also know as front yards, allow for pleasant views and in good form to
the City's code, which says they should conform for the general building scale and placement of
structures in the neighborhood. They think those front yards are important and they provide
sightlines that are not only safe but pleasant and allow people to interact and talk to one
another. Next looking at the proposed drawings and the south facing entrance. The building
and the door that was referenced, clearly is facing the alley, whatever wall it's on. She then
showed again the east and west faces of the first proposed building, with the entryway on that
stairway that cuts back and up to the second floor, which is the main dwelling unit of this of this
structure. Shullaw wanted to again call attention to the fact that what is referred to as the
principal entry that faces the alley is actually under and hidden by those stairs that are facing
Van Buren Street, which feels to them like the principal entry of the building. She also noted this
image highlights again how much further that stairway extends into the setback, which seems
pretty severe. Shullaw stated when this building was originally okayed back in February 2022 it
was done so when there was no entry door on the alley, but the stairs were there and it was
permitted at that time. She showed an image of the permit that was issued in February 2022.
She stated changes were made subsequently to add that door. She showed the floor plans
again noting where the door now is was originally a bedroom, it's an office now that the alley
door leads into it. She showed another image of the proposed building, looking at it as if one
were standing in the alley, looking north on Van Buren, noting what that stairway is going to look
like with the door that's inset and she noted how different that is from the streetscape that they
just saw along Davenport Street around the corner. Shullaw believes that this stairway will
obstruct sight lines for motorists and pedestrians and is a bit of a hazard besides just being
aesthetically not pleasing and it's a disruption of the traditional streetscape. In closing Shullaw
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wanted to repeat that they really hope the Board will accept this appeal and not permit the
staircase to be built on this building. Additionally, they are also concerned that if the City does
go ahead with this design it's going to set a precedent for double stairways on the fronts of
buildings throughout the Northside and that's not something they want to see.
Gregg Geerdes (105 Iowa Avenue) is the local attorney who has the privilege of representing a
number of people who desire to protect their neighborhood. First he wanted to comment on
what the previous speaker discussed regarding the problem with the website, when he checked
periodically on the weekend it was down, he found it to work yesterday when he checked, but it
did not work late this afternoon after about three o'clock. He stated that certainly affected their
ability to prepare for these meetings as he didn’t have hard copies at that time of all the
documents as he relied on being able to use them via the City website. Geerdes suspects the
public encountered the same issues, especially over the weekend, so with that he would
respectfully recommend and suggest that they reschedule this until the next Board meeting so
that the public has a chance to fully appreciate what this dispute is all about because it is
important to the entire Northside. Geerdes provided additional paper handouts to the Board.
Carlson asked does the Board question because of the problems with the website they should
give them more time. Lientz noted the Board has adopted procedures for how these meetings
are run and included in the Board procedures is a section on notice about how people are
notified that the hearing is going to happen. Mr. Lehmann can speak to ensure that the notice
was properly followed. Article 5 of the Board procedures talks about three different ways that
notice is provided, one by sending letters 7 business days prior to the public hearing, two, a
newspaper notice is placed between 4 and 20 days prior to the hearing and three, posting a
sign 7 business days prior. He noted there is nothing in the Board's procedures that provide for
access to materials prior to the hearing, and that the rules the Board adopted are silent on that
so there is no there is no requirement that they be available, except for State Code which states
that the agenda needs to be set 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Lehmann noted the sign was posted March 17 after the application was submitted on February
15, notice was mailed on March 23 which is 20 days prior, and the newspaper notice was
published March 29, about 14 days prior. Traditionally the agenda packet is posted the Friday
before the meeting, and in this case the packet was posted on April 7. Lehmann noted they had
issues with the website viewer, but the packet was available for download. He would encourage
downloading the packet in the future as well. The agenda packet was updated on April 10.
Lehmann confirmed they followed typical BOA procedures. He added that if someone wants the
materials, they can also contact staff, and that the appellant came in and requested materials on
Friday, and staff printed some off for him.
Lientz stated his opinion is since Board procedures are silent on packet materials and this
hearing is the opportunity to present those things, he does not recommend a postponement is
required. However, a motion to table is something can be considered and is within the Board
discretion if they feel it's appropriate to do so, but it is not required by code. Staff already made
their presentation but if someone were to make a motion and it was seconded and carried, a
delay could be made. Mr. Geerdes has asked for such a motion so now would be the
appropriate time to consider it if the Chair so feels inclined, it is at Chair’s discretion.
Carlson stated she would like to know how the other Board members feel about this.
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Russo asked what would materially change, from the appellant’s perspective, if they were given
another month. Geerdes stated they would be able to have at least one more meeting between
himself and his clients, probably two more meetings, in which they would have a chance to
review in detail the documents, particularly the most recent additions to the packet, as it's just
hard in this type of case to make an adequate preparation or to have an adequate meeting
without being able to access the documents.
Weitzel acknowledged how that would be frustrating but they’ve had a chance now to hear the
staff’s proposal and now they're asking for a postponement so if the Board does postpone it are
they giving them an advantage. Lientz stated that is a possibility and again there's no legal
basis in the rules that this Board has adopted that would warrant or compel a continuance, they
can do that, but he is not advising them to do so.
Russo stated if the website had been functioning, they would have had access to the staff report
prior to tonight though, correct. Lehmann confirmed that is correct. Russo asked if there would
have been any material difference then versus now. Lehmann is unable to answer that as he is
acting as secretary, but he noted in terms of changes to the staff report packet, things that were
changed included additional correspondence from Bob Miklo and the initial memo from David
Ginger representing the owner of the property was removed, those were the two changes.
Lientz wanted to give staff the opportunity to weigh in on their thoughts on continuing or
postponing the matter. Dulek stated a delay would cause a stop work order on the owners
property so another option would be to not delay it for a month, the Board could meet at any
time, two weeks from now, a week from now, and so on as staff’s report would not change.
Carlson reiterated the only new information that was put in the packet was the Bob Miklo letter
and the fact that the lawyer for the builder asked to have his letter removed. She confirmed
those were the updates to the packet, otherwise the packet would have been the same.
Lientz noted another question would be whether the Board had opportunity to view all the
documents, were there any members of the Board that were not able to review the materials in
advance. All of the Board members confirmed they were able to download the documents and
view them. Lientz also reiterated notwithstanding that there was a notice given and posted and
mailed and to everybody within 500 feet that this was going to happen.
Carlson moved to table discussion on this item for one week, until April 19 at 5:15pm so
the Board can discuss this further. Russo seconded the motion.
Carlson acknowledged the City has had problems with their website and feels that everyone
should be able to have access to all of the information, especially since they have concerned
citizens here so they owe it to them to make sure that they have access to that information.
Parker does not feel they need to table this but accepts the motion on the table.
A vote was taken and the motion to defer was approved 4-1 (Parker dissenting).
The public hearing on this item remains open.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM EXC23-0003:
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An application submitted by Mark Holtkamp (A Latte Buzzness) requesting special exceptions to
allow a drive-through facility associated with an eating establishment and a drive-through facility
associated with an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in a Community Commercial (CC-2) zone
for property south of N. Dodge Street and west of N. Scott Boulevard.
Carlson opened the public hearing.
Dulek returned to position of acting City Attorney for the Board.
Baker returned to his position on the Board and Weitzel stepped down as a temporary member.
Lehmann stated this exception is for two drive-throughs at the currently vacant property at the
corner of North Scott Boulevard and North Dodge Street. He stated the area was recently
rezoned to Community Commercial (CC-2) and showed the aerial and zoning maps. The
subject property is currently a single property but there are plans to divide it into multiple lots per
the approved preliminary Development Overlay Plan (OPD). The area that they're really looking
at is zoned CC-2 area, not the portion of the site zoned Low Density Multifamily Residential
(RM-12) since proposed uses there are allowed by right. They're just looking at the drive-
through uses. In terms of surrounding uses, to the east are some public zones, the fire station,
and also a small sliver of Research Development Park owned by ACT. Directly south of the area
zoned CC-2 it is zoned RM-12 and just south of that is detached single family homes zoned low
density single family residential (RS-5). To the west there's some more public zoning where the
school district administration building is and to the north are residential uses with some
townhomes and some other RS-5 zones.
Lehmann stated the application is for two special exceptions, they are two different drive-
throughs. For the purposes of the presentation tonight he will be presenting them as one and
will just call out were they're different because for the most part the Board is just looking at
impacts on surrounding uses and those impacts are largely the same. It just varies how they're
structured and where they're located. For the two drive-through facilities, one is associated with
a coffee shop and one is associated with an ATM.
Lehmann reiterated the property is currently a 3.87-acre vacant lot. In terms of background for
the site it was previously rezoned in 2008 to commercial office for a bank and office use,
including a drive-through component, which was never built. It was recently rezoned in March
2023 with a planned development overlay (OPD) and a Community Commercial (CC-2) zone as
the base zone for 2.04 acres. The rest of the site was zoned Low Density Multifamily Residential
(RM-12). As part of that rezoning, a preliminary OPD plan was approved as was a sensitive
areas development plan due to the presence of critical slopes on the site. The applicant held a
good neighbor meeting as part of the initial rezoning in October 2022. Lehmann noted the
rezoning was approved with a couple conditions. One is that before the building permit is
issued, they have to have an approved landscape plan which includes North Dodge Street and
Scott Boulevard public right-of-way and there are some trees that would be removed as part of
the proposed OPD plan so any trees that are removed must be replanted. Second, prior to
issuance of a building permit is that there are dedicated public access easements for pedestrian
facilities that link to those public streets and the rights-of-way to provide connectivity. Third, prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy that a right turn lane be installed along the southbound
side of Scott Boulevard. Fourth, that a pedestrian crossing with a refuge island be installed
across Scott Boulevard which would lead directly to North Dubuque Road. Finally, the fifth
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condition is that no vehicular access be allowed on North Dodge Street.
Lehmann next reviewed the actual site plan to help the Board visualize the area. He reiterated it
is currently one lot but they’re expecting a plat which is required prior to site plan. They expect
that final plat application soon but it has not come in yet. On the site, the north area is shown as
CC-2 with two commercial lots, those lots are functioning as one tract which means that they
share common facilities and in this case it's mostly parking. To the south is the RM-12 zone with
the attached single-family lots. Regarding the proposed site plan, lot one would be the coffee
shop with the drive-through and then the drive-through ATM, both of those things would be on
lot one. Lot two is a proposed mixed-use building that would presumably have a restaurant use
on the ground floor and eight one-bedroom units above. That is what is shown on the OPD plan
but there are not plans to build it at this time. Lehmann pointed out the shared parking area and
noted the proposed mixed-use building parking would be built along with the coffee shop and
the ATM even though the mixed-use building would be built later. To the south those lots would
become attached single family, which are allowed by right, however the proposed multifamily
use in the CC-2 zone would require a special exception in the future.
Lehmann pointed out the access for this site is from North Scott Boulevard directly across from
the entrance to North Dubuque Road which forms a four-way intersection where on one leg is
Scott Boulevard and the other is North Dubuque Road and this access point that would lead into
the proposed development. He noted there's no curb cut there now, so that's being proposed
as part of this. He also pointed out they show a right turn lane that would be along North Scott
Boulevard essentially as you turn right off North Dodge Street moving southbound on North
Scott Boulevard, and that right turn lane would enter the proposed commercial development.
Lehmann explained that during final plat review is where the City actually receives construction
drawings that show the road width, the pavement depth, and all those things. There was some
technical questions and concerns about the turn lane from Dodge Street to Scott Boulevard but
Lehmann explained again those are the sorts of things that are finalized at final plat review.
Lehmann continued with the description of the area, in terms of the parking there are three
east/west parking aisles and two north/south parking drives, and the drive-throughs would be in
one direction arcing from the west-most drive. Both enter at the same place and one arcs by
the coffee shop, that one has a bypass lane, and the other would arc by the ATM. He noted
folks in those lines could use the bypass lane if needed, depending on how much stacking there
was. The coffee shop is proposed to have an order board and pickup window and the drive-
through ATM would only be that singular lane.
In terms of pedestrian access, it's provided from North Dodge along one connection and there
are two connections from North Scott Boulevard in addition to an internal pedestrian connection
through the parking area and site.
Lehmann showed some pictures of the area as it exists now. He reiterated that access to this
proposed development is off Scott Boulevard and that is going to be the only access to the
property in perpetuity because of the rezoning condition. Access points are guided by City policy
for access standards, and staff generally tries to restrict access to arterial streets.
The role of the Board tonight is to approve or deny the special exception as requested. Those
would be based on this the approval criteria for the relevant special exception, which in this
case is two drive-throughs that would be specific standards relevant to drive-throughs and then
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general standards for all special exceptions.
Russo asked if there any limitations to the type of business, right now there's a coffee house
proposed but if they sell that can it become something else. Lehmann said that would be
guided by the uses allowed in the CC-2 zone which is pretty broad and allows a wide variety of
commercial uses, including drinking establishments. Residential uses would require a special
exception, as is going to be required for the mixed-use building. However there are additional
standards if there are significant changes to the OPD plan, because it would require a rezoning.
So there could be different uses that occupy the building but if the drive-throughs were ever
expanded in the future that would trigger a new special exception.
Lehmann first reviewed the specific criterial regarding drive-through facilities which are found at
14-4C-2K-3. The first subset of criteria are related to access and circulation for the drive-
throughs, first that wherever possible and practical drive-through lanes shall be accessed from
secondary streets, alleys or shared cross access drives. In this case, the proposed drive-
throughs associate with the coffee shop and ATM would be accessed from the shared drive
through the parking area and not accessed directly from North Scott Boulevard. Additionally,
there would be no access off North Dodge Street as that was a condition of the rezoning so staff
finds this criterion to be met.
Second is that to provide for safe pedestrian movement, the number and width of curb cuts
serving the use may be limited. Again, access to the proposed commercial lots would be from
the single curb cut on North Scott Boulevard and is aligned with North Dubuque Road to form a
four-way intersection. The curb cut to access the property will maintain a safe pedestrian
movement in the same manner as on the east side of the street with North Dubuque Road and
they are going to have a crossing island. Staff will ensure that all relevant standards are met
during final plat and site plan review which includes things like the required sidewalks,
pedestrian accessibility required by City code and those sorts of things.
Third is an adequate number of stacking spaces must be provided. Recommended for eating
establishments is six spaces and the minimum recommended for non-eating establishments
(like banking uses) is four spaces. The coffee shop includes a single drive-through lane with six
stacking spaces that passes the order board and pickup window in addition to the bypass lane.
The ATM includes 4 stacking spaces and the bypass lane can be used by those waiting for the
ATM so based on those minimum recommended standards staff believes this criterion is met.
Lehmann noted however, sometimes those the minimum recommended amounts can be
questioned by the Board if they have specific concerns related to a specific use. He added, in
this case there is substantial room for overflow within the parking area that would prevent it from
backing up into streets that might compromise traffic safety. Therefore, staff believes that helps
bolster that case for the minimums.
Fourth is that sufficient on street signage and pavement markings be provided to indicate
direction of vehicular travel, pedestrian crossing, stop signs, no entrance areas etc. In this
case, the site plan shows directional arrows in the drive-throughs and the parking areas as well
as directional signage for the drive-through and a Do Not Enter sign at the exits. The site plan
also shows pedestrian routes that are demarcated where they cross internal drives, which helps
improve the visibility of pedestrians crossing and improves their safety. That being said, staff
recommends that as a condition of approval the pedestrian routes be permanently demarcated
using integral dyed concrete, alternate paving materials or other permanent methods to ensure
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that pedestrian safety continues to be preserved in the future. Lehmann explained in some
cases if they use surface paint, for example, that wears away and that's why staff recommends
that condition for permanent markings. Staff believes with that condition this criterion is met.
The next subset of criteria are related to the location of facilities. The first is that the drive-
through lanes and service windows be located on a non-street facing facade. In this case, it is
on a non-street facing facade for both the ATM and coffee shop so this criterion is met.
Second is that those drive-through lanes are set back at least 10 feet from adjacent lot lines and
public rights-of-way and screened from view as well. Lehmann stated, both the coffee shop and
ATM are set back well over 10 feet from adjacent lot lines and public rights-of-way. The coffee
shop is set back around 75 feet from North Scott Boulevard and from North Dubuque Road and
it's more than 30 feet from adjacent lot lines. The ATM is set back even further from the streets
and again 30 feet from adjacent lot lines. In terms of screening, that is discussed under the next
set of sub criteria (design standards). Based on these findings staff believes this criterion is met.
The third subset of criteria is related to design standards and making sure the drive throughs do
not negatively affect surrounding properties in the area. The first criterion limits the amount of
drive-throughs to not impact the pedestrian environment or quality of the streetscape. For the
coffee shop, there is one drive-through lane proposed for the pickup window and then one
bypass lane both of which are about nine feet wide. The ATM drive-through lane is about 11
feet wide. In terms of impacts to the design quality of the streetscape, both of these drive-
throughs are on the interior of lots and set back pretty far from those rights-of-way. The drive-
throughs are screened from North Scott Boulevard by buildings from the north and from
landscaping that complies with City standards to the north and east. Therefore, staff believes
this criterion is met. Also the recommended condition that pedestrian routes be permanently
demarcated will help with the safety of the pedestrian environment.
The second sub criterion is that drive-throughs are screened from adjacent streets and adjacent
properties to the S2 standard or if it's for residential properties then to the S3 standard. In this
case there are residential uses to the north and to the south, to the north are townhomes and
the proposed coffee shop building will help screen part of the drive-through from the townhomes
and there's also S3, landscaping shown on the landscape plan. To the south where there are
other residential uses and RM-12 zoning, there is S3 screening shown as well so that is also
met. To the east and west are those institutional uses that need to be screened to the S2
standard. Also to the west is an existing tree line so they're not adding landscaping to the west,
just to the east. Overall, staff finds that the screening criteria is met.
Carlson asked if to the west there is a possibility that at some point those trees will be taken out
and if so then who would have to deal with the adding in the screening. Lehmann replied he
believes those trees are in a conservation easement and they will discuss easements and those
type of legal encumbrances at the time of final plat. Also, there are steep slopes where those
trees are and there's protection for the steep slopes. If there is a concern, there could be
condition added that the tree area be located within a conservation easement and the trees not
be disturbed, that would be up to the purview of the Board.
The third sub-criterion for design standards are that multiple service windows servicing a single
stacking lane should be considered to reduce idling. Lehmann explained the coffee shop has an
order board and a pickup window which reduces idling. ATMs have relatively high throughput,
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so they are not going to have as much idling. Staff finds that this criterion is met.
Russo asked if there would be food at the coffee shop as well, or just coffee, as that might affect
the idling time. Lehmann acknowledged that is a great question for the applicant.
The fourth sub-criterion is that stacking spaces, driveways and drive-through windows minimize
the potential for conflicts and that they're integrated in the streetscape. Again, in terms of the
streetscape, access is from North Scott Boulevard across from North Dubuque Road through a
shared parking area with a mix of uses. They tried to minimize those potential vehicular and
pedestrian conflicts with the rezoning conditions such as no access from North Dodge Street
and the condition for that right turn lane. With regards to pedestrian safety, there's the condition
for a pedestrian island on the pedestrian crossing across North Scott Boulevard and then also
staff recommended the condition to permanently delineate those pedestrian paths through the
site as well. In terms of vehicular conflicts, the drive-through facilities are clearly separated from
the parking areas which should help reduce some of those conflicts. Regarding the effects on
surrounding streetscape, it's on the interior of a lot and surrounded by screening and buildings
and that helps integrate it into the design so staff believes this criterion is met.
The fifth sub-criterion is to comply with outdoor lighting standards. Lehmann stated these are
reviewed at site plan review by staff so staff finds this criterion to be met since they have to
meet the standards at site plan.
The sixth sub-criterion was repealed in 2016.
The final sub-criteria is that loud speakers or intercom systems must minimize disturbance to
adjacent uses, especially residential uses. For the coffee shop, the order board is angled away
from the adjacent right-of-way and also from where the proposed multifamily would be which
shows some consideration for future uses. In terms of other residential uses, the order board is
located relatively far away form them, more than 200 feet. The ATM is also oriented south
which is away from the adjacent right-of-way so with that staff believes this criterion is met.
Lehmann next reviewed the general standards for all special exceptions, found at 14-4B-3. First
is that it will not endanger public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. He noted there are
no waivers from the underlying zoning code that were requested as part of that OPD in the
March 2023 rezoning. The project also incorporates a mix of uses on a vacant infill parcel at one
of the City's main entryways, including a diversity of housing options and some additional
commercial services for surrounding residents and travelers. In terms of traffic volumes, traffic
will increase at the North Scott Boulevard intersection access, but the street has adequate
capacity with improvements as required as conditions of the rezoning (which are discussed in
more detail under the fifth standard, which is specifically related to traffic). Regarding on site
circulation, there is adequate access within the site to accommodate anticipated users and
again, there's the proposed signage and pavement markings which should help efficiently direct
traffic. Pedestrian circulation is provided throughout the site and will be clearly demarcated for
pedestrian safety. Lehmann noted there are trees that will be removed as part of other
improvements to the site but those must be replaced. And finally, with regards to the sensitive
features on the site, which are the steep slopes, they will be protected in compliance with the
sensitive areas development plan approved during the rezoning as a level two sensitive areas
review (which means that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plan rather than
staff). Based on these findings, staff believes this criterion is met.
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The second general criterion is related to effects on surrounding property and not causing
substantial negative impacts. Lehmann reiterated the drive-throughs are adequately set back
and screened according to the standards and in this case more than the minimum required.
Vehicular access is exclusively from North Scott Boulevard, which has adequate capacity,
exterior lights must meet relevant standards within the zone to prevent light trespass and glare
on neighboring properties so staff doesn't believe that it's going to affect the use, enjoyment or
values of nearby properties based on other uses that could be developed within the zone.
The third criterion is related to normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding
properties. Again, most surrounding properties are developed, this lot is vacant and there are
adequate setbacks and adequate buffers. The proposed drive-through facilities are on the
interior of the lot which minimizes its impacts on surrounding properties. Again, there is
adequate traffic capacity on North Scott Boulevard so based on these findings staff doesn’t
anticipate any impacts on future redevelopment or improvement of adjacent properties.
The fourth criterion is related to access, adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or
necessary facilities. The property is an infill parcel surrounded by existing uses. There are
adequate facilities provided, sanitary sewer and water can service the property and have
sufficient capacity for the proposed use. Stormwater detention is proposed in outlot A. North
Scott Boulevard has adequate capacity for traffic, the site has adequate space for vehicular
circulation and parking. There are adequate pedestrian facilities, again with the conditions
recommended by staff help improve safety and all will be reviewed by staff at the time of final
plat and site plan review, so staff believes that this criterion is met.
Fifth is that adequate measures have been taken to provide ingress or egress designed to
minimize traffic congestion on public streets. Lehmann stated as part of the rezoning a traffic
impact study was submitted which found that the proposed development would provide
acceptable levels of service during peak hours, those levels are B and C on a range from A to F.
Lehmann explained a grade at B, C or D is considered acceptable, it means that it might be
busy, but one can still travel at adequate speeds generally. The traffic study also found that the
existing signal light at North Dodge Street and North Scott Boulevard would continue to operate
acceptably with the development as proposed and the OPD plan showed these drive throughs,
so the drive throughs were considered as part of that use and knowing a lot of the use for the
drive-throughs would be existing traffic on the streets that would divert to the use to grab coffee
or money and then divert back on, so it's less new traffic and the existing traffic will be the
primary users. Lehmann did note however that the traffic impact study recommended installing
a southeast-bound right-turn lane on North Scott Boulevard and a pedestrian facility with a
refuge island across North Scott Boulevard and those were both incorporated as conditions of
the rezoning. The traffic impact study ultimately determined that the proposed development,
with recommended improvements, would not increase traffic to the point of overburdening the
existing street system and staff concurred with those findings. Lehmann added that staff
consulted with the fire department as part of the rezoning and the fire department had no
concerns with the traffic that would be part of the proposed use. The fire station’s primary
access point is on North Dubuque Road. The traffic study also contemplated access points and
noted that this access point where there would be three lanes (one right turn lane, one straight
lane and one left turn lane) was optimally located, spaced and sized. In terms of traffic within the
actual use, the commercial lots would be accessed through that parking area that is behind the
principal buildings. Again, there's adequate overflow space from the drive-through uses that are
proposed within that parking area so that shouldn't affect congestion on the public streets. And
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then there's also signage and pavement markings to effectively direct traffic as well.
Baker wonders about this particular access point because he drives on Scott Boulevard every
day. He asked when they talk about the traffic impact study, does that include actual traffic
counts during peak hours. Lehmann replied yes. Baker noted they are also assuming that this
development is not going to generate new traffic as much as it's just going to be for the existing
traffic. Lehmann agreed. Baker noted a concern at peak hours is nobody obeys the speed limit
on Scott Boulevard, especially coming off of Dodge and there is a curve there off of Dodge
going towards this location. He noted there will be that right turn lane that is going to be created
but he is concerned about the exit left turn lane because at peak times it is going to jam up, so it
will be a very difficult left turn out of that access at peak times, it just seems like an inadequate
traffic arrangement but that is not the purview of this Board and they really can't predicate a
decision on this application based upon concerns on that access. Lehmann stated if the concern
is that the drive-through will create the issue, not the development without the drive-throughs,
then that can be discussed. Baker stated he doesn’t think the left turn lane here is adequate.
Lehmann stated the OPD plan was approved and removing the drive-through lanes from the
OPD plan may be considered a substantive change, but presumably the development could
occur as proposed without the drive-throughs.
Lehmann stated if the Board believes the drive-throughs add no additional traffic then the drive-
through is not an issue. Baker stated his concern is with the in and out of the intersection there.
Lehmann stated what staff is looking at for a special exception is really traffic congestion on
public streets and generally not looking as much at congestion within the site unless there are
potentials for a drive-through to spill out into the street. Baker reiterated that his concern is the
hazard factor during peak hours coming around the curve, even if there's a right turn lane, traffic
going around that will cause a partial blocking of traffic as noted from his experience on that
street. He believes they are increasing the potential for some sort of accident at that
intersection based upon that left turn there. That being said, he can't use that as a reason to
vote against this because quite honestly the drive-throughs are not the issue for him.
Baker asked was there any consideration given to a right turn only in that intersection, like they
did at the Brugger’s Bakery over on Riverside, restricting the exit to be right turn only onto
Benton Street. Lehmann cannot speak to that as he was not involved in the rezoning.
Lehmann moved onto the sixth general standard which states that the special exception
conforms to all other applicable standards. So, in this case the minimum parking requirements
are definitely met and are based on the spaces that are shown on full build out of the site, which
would include 10 spaces on lot one for the coffee shop and 31 spaces on lot two for the
proposed mixed-use building. He reiterated again, at this time there are no plans for that mixed-
use building so the site would be over parked for a while. The site plan also includes an area for
bicycle parking, and it protects steep slopes in compliance with the sensitive areas development
plan. Staff will meet with the applicant and ensure that the proposed development conforms
with applicable zoning standards during the subsequent site plan and building permit reviews.
There would also be the construction drawings reviewed at that final plat. Therefore, based on
that staff believes that this criterion is met.
Finally, the proposed plan must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which is IC 2030
and it designates the subject property as public/private open space on the Future Land Use
Map, primarily because there are regulated slopes on the site. However, it also notes that the
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neighborhood design principles should be considered when interpreting the land use map and
that includes alternatives at major intersections especially collectors and arterials. Considering
things like neighborhood commercial or multifamily there are also numerous goals supported by
the project, including the provision of quality, compatible infill, diversity of housing types,
neighborhood commercial areas within a walking distance of other homes. In terms of the
Northeast District Plan, it doesn't really contemplate the subject property but because the
rezoning was recent, Council did find that the project was consistent at the time of rezoning in
terms of the zones that were proposed, and they approved it with the OPD/CC-2 with this
concept in March 2023. They also approve the sensitive areas development plan with regards to
impacts the critical slopes with addresses the Comprehensive Plan’s desire to protect sensitive
features. Based on that review staff does believe that this criterion is met.
Lehmann also noted that staff got one piece of correspondence that was received after the
agenda packet was distributed so he handed that out to the Board today and forwarded it to the
Board prior to the meeting. It is from Doug Vladek, who lives north of the proposed area, and
he was concerned with traffic congestion, especially as the traffic intersects with the fire station.
Staff recommends approval of EXC23- 0003 that allows a drive- through facility accessory to a
coffee shop and a drive- through facility accessory to an Automated Teller Machine in a
Community Commercial (CC-2) zone for the property located south of North Dodge Street and
west of North Scott Boulevard, subject to the condition that pedestrian routes shall be
permanently demarcated using integral dyed concrete, alternative paving materials, or other
permanent methods with designs as approved by the City Engineer prior to site plan approval.
Carlson asked what would typically occur if the trees went down and they no longer met the
screening standards. Lehmann stated if there was a complaint, they would be required to meet
the standards, but it would be on a complaint basis. He added if that's a concern, the Board can
request a conservation easement as part of the final plat. Carlson asked with the conservation
easement than those trees will always remain there. Lehmann replied typically what would
happen is as part of the subdividers agreement it would state the trees need to remain in
perpetuity. There are cases where in conservation easements trees get cut down and in those
cases, staff would require replanting, etc. A conservation easement would provide legal
protections and be incorporated in the plat.
Russo noted on the back of those lots there is a pretty significant slope, so when they say
protect critical slopes is it the entirety or is it just sections of that sloped area. Lehmann
explained it would be based on the sensitive areas development plan that was approved
through the rezoning. In terms of what defines critical slopes, there's a specific code meaning
to where the slope is above a certain grade and with those slopes they are protected, if there
are any changes it has to go through a planning and zoning review, instead of a staff review. He
noted there are some critical slopes that are impacted but he is not sure offhand how much.
Some fill would occur and there would be a retaining wall behind.
Russo asked if it weren't for the drive-throughs would there be any difference at all in the
location of the curb cut. Lehmann confirmed the curb cut would likely occur there anyway,
primarily because it's directly across from North Dubuque Street so there is already an
intersection. The case where they might see something different is if a larger use had been
proposed and that would have affected the traffic study because it would impact the amount of
vehicles. In this case, there's an OPD plan that basically limits the owner to substantial
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compliance with that OPD plan and limits the size of the uses. There can be different uses to
occupy the space, but the size and the layout of the lot should be roughly similar regardless of
what would occur there. Any substantial changes, like a reconfiguration of the area for example,
would trigger substantial compliance and require a completely new rezoning and at that time
staff would be able to request another traffic impact analysis.
Baker asked if the traffic study is based upon anticipated maximum use. Lehmann replied it is
based on the OPD plan, which would be the coffee shop, the multifamily building with the
ground floor commercial.
Swygard had a question about the pedestrian access and the interior of the site plan and
between the ATM and the parking is there screening there. Lehmann confirmed there is
screening there to the S3 standard. Swygard noted regarding the traffic flow, is there a
sidewalk to the east of the screening. Lehmann will defer to the engineer but he believes it's
within public right-of-way and the interior pedestrian route would be on the private property and
that is what staff is recommending be demarcated permanently. Swygard noted people would
have to cross the ATM lane to get from the sidewalk to the parking lot. Lehmann confirmed that
was correct and again is why staff is recommending the pavement be demarcated. There will
be three areas that are demarcated as pedestrian routes into the parking area.
Swygard asked how many handicap spaces are required for this type of parking lot. Lehmann
said it would depend on the number of spaces and he did not know that offhand but that would
typically be reviewed at site plan review. The number and the location of those would be
reviewed and need to comply with the ADA standards for handicap parking spaces. Swygard
noted from the preliminary plat drawings it looks like anyone that would be using the handicap
spaces would eventually have to cross two lanes of traffic to get to the future building. Lehmann
noted as currently proposed that is correct. Swygard asked who is responsible for the
placement of crossings. Lehmann said it's based on the site development standards for the
CC-2 zone and there's a standard that there be pedestrian walkways between buildings and
between parking. If the Board believes something specific is needed in order to promote
pedestrian safety that extends further south, that's something that could be a condition. As of
right now, staff has interpreted this to meet the site development standards as currently
proposed because it leads to the parking area and between the buildings.
Russo asked about the sidewalk along Scott Boulevard and is it also a bike path. Lehmann
noted it is an extra wide sidewalk and they would have to reconstruct it to those standards.
Swygard asked if the sidewalk area would be demarcated permanently. Lehmann replied it
would not, it would be more similar to a public sidewalk where it would cross a street normally.
Swygard asked about the hours of operation of the coffee shop. Lehmann was not sure but
that's a great question for the applicant. She asked if there is indoor seating in this coffee shop.
Lehmann believes there is yes, as well as an outdoor patio.
Russo asked what the size of the building is. Tthe applicant noted it was 1600 square feet.
Russo noted they don’t needed pay attention to the structure of the buildings because it is just
the drive-throughs that they're dealing with, so their focus is limited. Lehmann added however
the Board could find a structure size could have an impact on the amount of users coming
through the drive-throughs.
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Russo asked about future use if the owner sells or there is a change. If it is regulated by
existing zoning, could it become a bar. Lehmann believes within the CC-2 zone it could become
a bar. Carlson asked if it could become a bar with a drive-through. Lehmann said some uses
allowed in this zone include indoor commercial recreation, drinking establishments (provisionally
but the provisional uses are primarily related to stuff near downtown), eating and drinking
establishments, offices, quick vehicle servicing use (like a gas station which would require might
require a special exception or have additional standards), alcohol sales oriented retail would be
allowed, hospitality oriented retail, delayed deposit service could be allowed provisionally (the
provisional uses are related to spacing standards between that and surrounding uses) but for
most the parking requirements wouldn't change. Parking requirements are most restrictive for
eating and drinking establishments. Regarding the drive-throughs, they might see changes as to
what the uses are and if it turned into a bank with a drive-through there would probably be less
use than for a coffee shop. If it turned into a Taco John’s or whatever, it might be used more or
the same, it could vary based on the specific use. The size of the parking lot being built currently
doesn't have any impact on the drive-throughs.
Swygard asked what happens with all of that parking space if the future mixed-use building
doesn't develop. Lehmann replied that would depend on if it counted as a substantive change
from the OPD plan. Right now the OPD plan shows a multifamily building with apartments
above, if that doesn't get built and something else gets built, it might require a new rezoning.
Mark Holtkamp (Scooters Coffee) stated the mantra for Scooters Coffee is amazing drinks
amazingly fast. To answer the question about food, that's the same mantra for food too. They
do have breakfast sandwiches, burritos, cinnamon rolls, all kinds of different food options, and
all kinds of different drinks but it's not a type of coffee shop where one is going to sit in line for a
long time, they’re very fast. To answer the question on hours of operation, they are open from
5:30 in the morning until 8:00 at night during the week and on weekends from 6:00 in the
morning until 8:00 at night.
Russo asked if they have another business in town. Holtkamp confirmed there are other
Scooter Coffee in the area and some others out of town. He stated they just opened this exact
same building on the Coralville Strip two months ago, it's an all-glass building coffee house and
one can go inside and sit down, it’s a very beautiful building. As far as worst backup, they
usually have a five-car stack and maybe get another five behind that at the worst times but it's
fast and it'll never get anywhere close to getting back out to the road or anything like that. That
may happen with other franchisees for different coffee shops but at their shop it’s not going to
take 10 minutes to get a coffee.
Brian Boelk (Axiom Consultants) is the engineer on this project. To answer a couple concerns,
in regard to the existing tree line along the west side, most of that is already protected because
of protected slopes and woodlands so that screening will remain. Regarding the sensitive areas,
they did go through the sensitive areas plan and that analysis included steep slopes, critical
slopes, and protected slopes, there are a certain percentage of steep and critical slopes they
can touch, but they cannot touch protected slopes, which they are not doing and some of that
tree line to the west is within that protected slope area so it is protecting those trees as well.
Regarding the concerns with traffic which has been discussed, it is not pertaining to the drive-
throughs that this exception is addressing but a complete traffic study was done, and it included
all new traffic counts. From that study came the right turn lane, which will be constructed as part
of this project. So going south on North Scott Boulevard off Dodge Street, currently, there is a
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left turn lane for North Dubuque Road, a through lane that goes through Scott Boulevard and
the new right turn lane would then be west of that within the public right-of-way. It does push
that street width out in terms of street, because it's going to be additional pavement and does
necessitate pushing the sidewalk a bit outside that right-of-way which is why there is a public
access easement to cover that sidewalk. That right turn lane then ends there and then does not
go any further to the south from there, it is just to access that development.
Carlson asked how long the turn lane would be. Boelk replied it would end at the driveway for
the development. Carlson asked if they could extend that right turn and Boelk replied there was
nothing shown in the traffic study and from the City Traffic Engineer that would necessitate that.
Carlson asked where the parking spaces for the development are. Boelk noted there are 10
parking spaces on lot one and those are the parking stalls that are critical to Scooters and per
City code there would be a northern bank of parking with a drive aisle that has five stalls on
each side there. With regards to the handicap stalls, they’re required to have one handicap stall
to serve lot one and what would be the Scooters. For what would serve lot two and the mixed-
use building in the future that certainly could change in terms of the location and to make sure
there is the correct pedestrian connectivity to that mixed-use building during that final site plan.
Swygard asked what the engineering rationale is for having that island in the lot between the
two drive-throughs. Boelk stated it is created to get that turning movement and drive aisle
space for that drive-through. The separation also provides a little bit more open/green space in
terms of look and not too much paved area as well. Swygard asked approximately how far is the
lot one parking that's used for the coffee shop from the coffee shop. Boelk replied it is roughly
about 100 feet from the furthest south parking stall.
Carlson closed the public hearing.
Baker moved approval of EXC23-0003, to allow a drive- through facility accessory to a
coffee shop and a drive- through facility accessory to an Automated Teller Machine in a
Community Commercial (CC-2) zone for the property located at south of North Dodge
Street and west of North Scott Boulevard, subject to the condition that pedestrian routes
shall be permanently demarcated using integral dyed concrete, alternative paving
materials, or other permanent methods with designs as approved by the City Engineer
prior to site plan approval.
Parker seconded the motion.
Russo stated the decision is a little formidable because there's so many unknowns and he is
trying to just make sure he knows ultimately what he is agreeing to, and that's his hesitation at
this point. He noted their purview is limited and is just regarding the drive-throughs.
Baker stated the only reservation about this application is the entrance and that is something
that basically has been decided before it got here. He anticipates problems here but they are
unrelated to the issue before them so he would support this as presented.
Swygard also sees problems, mostly related to pedestrian movement from the parking to the
coffee shop and the movement of the traffic through the drive-throughs with the pedestrians
having to cross the lanes of traffic exiting the drive-through. If it is just having approximately five
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people, maybe five additional at peak times, it's not a concern that would prevent her from
approving this but she does think it's a concern that needs to be addressed by staff.
Carlson noted she is also concerned about the exit, which has nothing to do with the drive-
through situation, but she is concerned about what could happen there. Maybe down the road
they can put in a stoplight or a roundabout and deal with that situation. Putting the aisle in the
middle might possibly help slow the traffic down a little bit, they did put the island in on
Muscatine Avenue and it has had an effect on the speed of traffic, but that doesn't have as
much traffic as Scott Boulevard. She is also worried about some of the internal logistics of the
traffic and the pedestrians, but they probably would not make her not vote for it.
Russo stated regarding agenda item EXC23-0003 he does concur with the findings set forth in
the staff report of meeting date, April 12, 2023 and concludes that the general and specific
criteria are satisfied, so 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 exception. Baker
seconded the findings.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
Carlson 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.
CONSIDER THE MARCH 8, 2023 MINUTES:
Baker moved to approve the minutes of March 8, 2023, with minor edits noted by Swygard.
Russo seconded. A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0.
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lehmann noted the Board will meet next week on April 19 at 5:15pm, since that will be at the
same time as the Planning and Zoning Commission they will need to find another location,
probably the public library or the Senior Center.
At the May 10 meeting there will be a presentation by Council as well as an application to
consider.
ADJOURNMENT:
Carlson moved to adjourn this meeting, Parker seconded, a vote was taken and all approved.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2023
NAME
TERM
EXP.
3/8 4/12
BAKER, LARRY 12/31/2027 X X
PARKER, BRYCE 12/31/2024 X X
SWYGARD, PAULA 12/31/2023 X X
CARLSON, NANCY 12/31/2025 X X
RUSSO, MARK 12/31/2026 X X
Key: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
-- -- = Not a Member
May 10, 2023
Board of Adjustment Meeting
PRELIMINARY MEETING MINUTES
ITEM 6 ON THE AGENDA
April 19, 2023
Prepared by Staff
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL MEETING
IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER, 28 S. LINN STREET
APRIL 19, 2023 – 5:15 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Carlson, Mark Russo, Paula Swygard
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Baker, Bryce Parker
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Kirk Lehmann, Grant Lientz [as independent legal
counsel during the appeal], Danielle Sitzman
OTHERS PRESENT: Gregg Geerdes, Bruce Ayati, Sharon DeGraw, Thomas Agran,
Jim Throgmorton, Jake Vardaman, Dorothy Fowles
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call of the Board was taken.
APPEAL ITEM APL23-0002:
An appeal submitted by David Moore to overturn a decision of the Building Official to extend a
building permit for a single-family home at 319 North Van Buren Street: alleging that the
proposed building does not meet setback and other requirements of City Code.
Public hearing continued from April 12, 2023.
Lehmann stated because it's an appeal, where it's a decision by the building official, he is only
acting as the capacity of the secretary of the Board and the Board has Grant Lientz of North
Liberty as an independent counsel tonight for the Board.
Carlson stated the presentations would resume where they left off, which is that staff has made
their initial presentation, and the appellant is in the middle of their presentation.
Gregg Geerdes (105 Iowa Avenue) is the lawyer representing Mr. Moore and some other
Northside residents in connection with this matter. His first point is what exactly in reality are
they talking about, he provided the Board a handout last week of the plans for the proposed
project. City code specifically states that you can’t have staircases that serve the front or main
entrance of a home that protrudes into the required setback. The issue then becomes what is
the main entrance to the house. The City says no, that’s not the main entrance, the main
entrance is around the corner and is a door that enters into the south side of the residence from
the alley. There's an old cliche that goes if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck and flies
like a duck it's a duck and the main entrance that looks like a main entrance and serves like a
main entrance really is the main entrance, regardless of the label that the City staff has chosen
to put on it. Why is that the main entrance, looking at the middle floor plan prepared by the
applicant it shows when you enter that front door you see a room listed as a foyer. The other
thing there is a nice coat closet for when you are coming home to hang clothing. Geerdes was
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curious as to the definition of a foyer and according to Webster's Third New International
Dictionary, a foyer is an entry with an entrance hallway or an entrance hall. To compare this
front door with the side door that they proposed as the main entrance, that side door they claim
is the main door enters into what they've called an office on their own plans. So is the main
entrance to a building the one that enters into a foyer or is it the side door that opens into an
office. Geerdes thinks the answer is clear that it goes into the foyer. This is a conclusion that is
required by the definition of what the term main entrance means in the City code and as he
recalls it is something to the effect that the primary entrance located on the exterior wall of the
building used by residents of a dwelling unit to gain access. Such an entrance is typically
located on a street facing wall. He agreed that makes all the common sense in the world
because who is going to walk through the sidewalk approaching the conspicuous middle of the
house along the street side and not say that is the main entrance. It was obviously intended to
be the main entrance because they know that from the plan. They don't have a foyer when you
enter from an outside door to an office. That of course is not the main entrance because who
wants to have an office for business matters, have all your paperwork available for all to see
when they enter through that door. What else is going on here, even if somehow that east door
is a side entrance, and not the main entrance, that still doesn't mean they can build a staircase
to serve it in front setback. The code of Iowa City limits all construction in the front setback
except for certain listed delineated things and staircases are not on that list. Therefore, it is
different, in the front setback, be it for the main door or a side door is prohibited.
Geerdes also asked the Board to please consider the neighborhood, when you look at that
neighborhood there is one thing that you will not see and that is a staircase, or anything else for
that matter, built to the point where it approaches within two or three feet of the street. The City
has given the Board a map of what the neighborhood is like, which is also one of his handouts,
and the neighboring properties have setbacks of between 8’8” and 11’9” and he believes the
City calculated that the average is between 9’ and 10’, 9’8” is what he recalls that is what they
have listed as a required setback for this practice. Of course, they wish to violate that setback
with this project and that's important for several reasons. One, it does not fit into the character of
the neighborhood, which is what the residential conservation designation is, at least to some
extent designed to do. Second, that creates serious safety issues. This house is next to the
alley and that alley has vehicles coming in and going out or it's got kids on bicycles and things
like that and there are going to be some slides shown which will reflect that visibility if there is a
proximate 9’ intrusion into the setback will be blocked. Visibility will be blocked for the vehicles
coming to the south from the north on Van Buren, it'll be blocked for users of the alley who need
to enter the street and won't be able to see what is coming at them on Van Buren Street.
Lastly, on the issue of the neighborhood, Geerdes stated don't they think that if it was permitted
to have front setbacks that protrude within three feet of the street, that would be the way other
properties in that neighborhood would be built. The reasons this one is so far out of character
with everything else is because they are trying to do something not permitted by City code.
Geerdes stated they have no desire to shut down building on the project, what they are opposed
to is this building, a building so big is removes almost entirely the front setback. There is enough
room on that lot to build a typically sized house or duplex, much like the other houses in that
neighborhood are built so why are they allowing the character of the neighborhood, and the
safety of the neighborhood residents to be threatened when it is not necessary for that to
happen, what they're asking is that it be required to conform.
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Bruce Ayati (821 North Linn Street) is a homeowner owner and landlord in the Northside
Neighborhood. He noted it's clear if someone were to stand directly in front of his house, there's
only one entrance they can see in the front as defined by the street side, so the only reasonable
interpretation is that door is the main entrance. He thinks that's the main point. In the design for
319 North Van Buren, the de facto main entrance and the stairwell is a clear violation of code.
One of the purposes of this code is to make walkability in the RNS-12 neighborhood.
Walkability does not just mean that it is physically possible to walk somewhere, but that is both
desirable and safe to do so. The stairwell in this design is imposing and makes it undesirable to
walk by and reduces the sightlines of nearby automobiles, making it less safe.
Sharon DeGraw (519 Brown Street) has lived in the north side for 20 years and has been
following the development at 319 North Van Buren Street for a little over a year. When she
understood how close the staircase is located to the sidewalk in the current design, out of
disbelief and concern for safety she checked with Bob Miklo, who has worked as a city planner
and has some zoning expertise, and he provided the analysis in the agenda packet and a follow
up analysis dated April 8, which the Board should have also received. DeGraw noted there is a
specific zoning code that covers the RNS-12, which prohibits second story staircases in the
front setback area. The building permit appears to have been issued with a small but important
oversight. Now that she has had some time to read the packet for this meeting, she senses that
there is an attempt to give an alternative reading of the zoning code and hopes the Board will
stick with the intended purpose of the setback code to disallowed second story staircase in the
setbacks, there are no existing staircases of this kind in the front of Northside single family
homes. This appeal talks about doorways as main or principal entrances and staircases.
DeGraw pointed out that the subject is really about preserving front setbacks. What happens at
319 North Van Buren influences future development in the neighborhood. Reducing the front
setback by 8’ or 10’ will lead some investment property owners on a path of deferred
maintenance in regard to smaller housing units. 319 North Van Buren is outside of a
conservation district, but it can change future infill along the street or in other neighborhoods,
especially for lots next to alleyways. If the staircase is allowed, it will chip away at the purpose of
stabilization in the RNS-12 neighborhood by taking out affordable housing stock and replacing it
with new larger homes that have three car garages and are unaffordable for many single-family
home buyers. Her earliest and continuing concern for the staircase is safety. It's too close to
the alley and the sidewalk. It introduces too many stress points for drivers and pedestrians but
especially for children who often don't understand that cars can go speeding out of alleys and
no matter how careful a driver is when they can't see a pedestrian until the last minute it's very
difficult to stop in time. The best resolution for this appeal would be to support Mr. Moore and
ask that the front second story staircase be removed, then the building can be brought back into
compliance and be a better fit for the neighborhood. After hearing everyone speak and
deliberating as Board members she would ask that they lean to the side of causing the least
harm for the residents who choose to live in this neighborhood for its charming qualities. There
are mostly single-family homes, one or two stories in height with attractive streetscapes, which
includes safe front yards for children to play in and space for trees, shrubs and gardens. Her
husband, children and herself really love living in the north side and would like to see it continue
being a comfortable, safe place to live with good infill development. DeGraw also provided
pictures in her correspondence to the Board. Again noting the façade makes it look really clear
to her that's a red door where the staircase leads up to and a door that's red in color signifies
main entrance to her. She believes that the staircase starts maybe about 5’ from the sidewalk,
that's pretty close, and a pedestrian could reach out and touch it. DeGraw showed an
approximate view of what it would be if a driver was exiting the alley noting it wouldn't be easy if
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you're driving, if they’re standing still they you might be able to get a look down there but a lot of
college students go down that alleyway. During one of the previous appeals discussions Mr.
Oliveira said that there are a lot of college students driving back and forth in that alleyway, so
she has concerns. Next, she showed a south facing view noting a little kid riding a bike wouldn’t
see if cars were about to exit the alleyway, and that also gives her concern.
Thomas Agran (512 North Van Buren Street) stated he lives about a block north of this location.
He is not against new builds in the neighborhood but this whole property has been reverse
engineered into some kind of attempt at compliance. The design business is a balance sheet.
During the City staff presentation last week it indicated to him a degree of subjectivity around
the facade definitions and in light of that subjectivity he is really urging the Board to look at the
code with objectivity. Why do they have these setbacks, his take is it's not just because zoning
asks that they maintain sight alignment for aesthetic and community reasons related to views
and the respect to the commons. But the setbacks also exist for safety reasons in
neighborhoods like this. That alley runs along there and all of the backyards are paved over to
create maximum occupancy private parking lots. Agran lives on an analogous alley, Van Buren
Street, just a block north of this, and said they only need to spend one day in the northside
watching these alleys to know that the generally overbuilt alleys of the north side, which are
legally wide enough to handle two lanes of traffic, serve as a sort of quasi lawless set of
secondary streets. The property as it's designed is at odds with the desired outcomes of the
zoning code and is a hazard to pedestrians and it obstructs use of the sidewalks. Agran crossed
this alley carrying his newborn daughter home from Mercy Hospital, his daughter will leave
Horace Mann and walk to the library in a few years going by this alley. It is part of their
neighborhood. He wishes that things could be built for the public good first, and then afterwards
for whatever the person’s private needs are. But, in fact that is what the zoning code does, the
zoning code is written as an intention for public good. It does not restrict private enterprise, or
enterprise beyond that. If the City is looking at what the code sees as goals for the
neighborhood as illuminated and as explained via the zoning code, then they will see this as a
mistake for the neighborhood. Argan urges them that when there's a new property built in the
neighborhood it be held to the highest standards of what the codes, goals and desired
outcomes are for the neighborhood. He hopes this Board will see this is a mistake and ask the
property owner to revise the plans to create something that's safer for the neighborhood, safer
for kids in the northside, and ultimately a more thoughtful development.
Jim Throgmorton (814 Ronalds Street) is speaking as chair of the Northside Neighborhood
Association’s Steering Committee and they support new infill development that is consistent
with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, Central District Plan and the RNS district. With that
in mind, they urge the Board to grant Mr. Moore's appeal concerning the building permit for 319
North Van Buren. They do so because of the design drawing approved by City staff as a part of
the building permit violates section 14-2A-D, dimensional requirements of the zoning code.
Subsection B1C states that minimum setback requirements are intended to “reflect the general
building scale and placement of structures in the City's neighborhoods”. Subsection B4-D states
“stairways that function as the principal means of access to dwelling units located above the
ground or first floor of the building may not extend into any required setback”. The staircase
providing access to the street facing second floor entrance of the proposed building projects 8’
into the required 10’ setback. In her April 7 memorandum Development Services Coordinator
Danielle Sitzman claims “stairways are an allowed building feature which may extend into the
required principle building setback areas” and “the stairway can extend without limit into the
front setback area”. In letters to the Board and in oral presentations the supporters of Dave
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Moore's appeal have presented detailed objections so there's no need for me to reiterate them
tonight. Suffice it to say the Northside Neighborhood Association agrees with their rebuttal and
thinks the Board should as well. On a personal note, Throgmorton stated he takes no pleasure
in going against the recommendations from Danielle Sitzman, he has known her for a while and
admires the quality of her work. However, in this instance, she's wrong. Section B4-D prohibits
stairways within the setback. If the Board lets this building permit stand, precedent will be set for
subsequent buildings to follow and will undermine the Northside Neighborhood and the intent of
the RNS-12 zoning district. Therefore, they urge the Board to grant the appeal and revoke the
permit. Throgmorton stated they would be eager to work with the owner to come up with a
building that contributes to a healthy balance of affordable rental and owner-occupied housing
without compromising the character of the Northside Neighborhood.
Jake Vardaman (315 North Van Buren Street) stated he is the neighbor and the closest house
to this and it's a safety issue for him because his wife and he are deathly afraid of that alley.
Cars zoom by there and he doesn’t know why there's no stop signs on it because delivery
trucks, college students, bicycles, motorcycles zip through there without stopping. His kids know
to stop and look both ways, but they're five and seven and don't always and when it comes to
an alley they don't notice that it's a car thruway, they just think it's sidewalk. Now usually when
they come to a four-way intersection with stop signs, they're more cognizant of it. He and his
wife constantly sit at the alley asking them to stop and look both ways. He is worried because
cars don't stop and kids don't stop. He walks to Horace Mann with his kids every day, twice a
day, sometimes four times or more a day and it's still an issue and it's still something that he
and his wife are petrified, that they're going to get clipped by not stopping appropriately and
looking both ways. Vardaman feels it's just as much about them not seeing the cars coming
down that alleyway as the cars not seeing them when they cross back to come to the house.
On a lesser note, there's nothing better than living in the Northside Neighborhood and he plans
on living there and dying there. He has been in his house for 23 years and there's nothing better
than sitting on the porch and waving to the neighbors that when they come by and looking down
the street a little bit and right now he’s got a really nice view to the north. He can't wait for a
house to get there as he doesn’t want to see a crowded parking lot there but it has nothing to do
with his sights. That's a way lesser note then the safety issue of the cars zooming by but he
though he probably better say something.
Sitzman restated from last week’s reading of the code, as was presented by staff to the Board,
staff walked through how they interpreted the structure of the code and how it should be read
and the most relevant sections to the stairwell. Sitzman feels they accurately represented their
position that the stairwell is a building feature that can project into that front yard setback area
without limit as the way the code is currently structured. The limitations are itemized in each of
the parallel sections to that. She noted the proper way to read the code would be that if the
there is no limitation on stairways that applies in this situation, then there is no limit on the
location of the stairway. Specifically, the section of the code that lists stairways explains in what
context they may not extend and where and that specifically lists access to dwelling units above
the ground floor/first floor, which staff represented was not the case in the design of this
building. Therefore, the stairway had no limitation on it.
Sitzman continued that the Board raised the question last week, and there has been some
testimony this evening about main entrances, and what's a main entrance. Sitzman stated she
looked at the code to find where main entrance is defined and in short, the term main entrance
is defined in the zoning code and used in standards related to front setback area coverages, not
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setback encroachment limits. Therefore, it's a different section of the code than what staff think
applies here. The ground floor/first floor of the subject property meets the definition in the code
of main entrance. Stairways are more specifically regulated as building features in the standards
relating to minimum setback requirements, not setback area coverage limits where that term is
used and the zoning code does not contain any more relevant design standards. There's been
discussion tonight about foyer and other elements inside the building, the City doesn’t regulate
the inside of people's homes and doesn't have standards for what kinds of rooms an entrance
needs to open into. When staff looked at the floorplan, the area of the building accessed by the
ground floor/main floor door is accessible to the rest of the building. Not every house has a
foyer, she doesn’t have a foyer in her home, but it meets the minimum design standards that are
relevant to single family homes. There are a lot of design standards in the code to regulate
multifamily buildings, but not single-family buildings. Single-family homes are largely regulated
by very basic standards, which is what they've been talking about tonight.
Carlson noted then because the door is on the ground level it can be considered the main
entrance. Sitzman explained stairways are only prohibited when they access floors above the
main floor/ground floor so it was important to establish which floor of this building was the main
floor/ ground floor and the zoning code would determine the first floor, the lowest floor of this
building, to the be the main floor/first floor. Therefore, the stairway is not accessing the main
floor/first floor, it's accessing a level above that. Carlson noted the City does not use the
definition of what transpires in that area to describe whether it is a living area. Sitzman
reiterated the definition of main entrance which isn't relevant to the stairway talks about the
primary entrance used by residents to gain access to their dwelling units typically located in
such ways. The main entrance is not a relevant term in this instance, so the stairway is not
accessing the main floor/ground floor of the building in the current design of the home.
Geerdes stated at the end of the day what they need to decide is what Section 4 of the City
code means, he can give his interpretation, the City can give its interpretation, but it is the
Board’s responsibility to make an interpretation of what that section means. It gives a list of
building features permitted within required setback area and nowhere in that list is staircases.
The first paragraph talks about certain awnings, enclosed porches, fire escapes, stoops and
wheelchair ramps and then it says stairways that function as the principal means of access to
dwelling units located above ground or first floor of a building may not be in the required
setback. He reiterated they are dealing with an entrance that opens into a foyer that has a closet
for the guests to put their coats in. The entrance that acts like a main entrance and serves like a
main entrance, is the main entrance. Don't let the City ruin the neighborhood by stretching the
code to a point well past it's breaking point. Tell the developer to build something that complies.
Dave Moore (425 East Davenport Street) wanted to add that Dorothy Fowles, who owns the
property at the other end of the alley, wanted him to point out that the stairs on the design
drawings go to that level called the main level. Moore hopes the Board dug deep into the
literature that was sent in by Bob Miklo and that's where they really get into the code, as well as
what Mr. Geerdes said, so Moore just want to remind them that a full story staircase is not listed
as a building feature that is permitted in the front setback anywhere. There are features that are
listed as permitted, but it is not similar to these listed features. Section 14-2A-4B-4 states those
are features that are listed and the staircase is not limited to any of those things. The code lists
building features that are not allowed in the setback. The full story stairs is similar in design and
scale to the prohibited features. In subsection 14-4C-2J also prohibits structures like decks and
platforms from going into the front setback. These stairs clearly have decks on them and
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platforms, whether they're uncovered or covered. The code says stoops to the ground on the
first floor are allowed to intrude and this is the only indication of stairs being allowed to intrude
into the setback area. Finally, as they have said, and especially within the writings of Bob Miklo
who worked at the City for decades, it doesn't make a difference whether this is the main
entrance or a secondary entrance, they're prohibited. Even if one did buy the building official
Sitzman’s reading of the code language, the door that was added to the alley facing side of the
building, after the permit was already issued, is hidden by a stairway and is not designed as a
primary entrance. Regardless of what they call the principal means of access, there is nothing in
the code that permits a full story staircase to the second floor to intrude. Moore stated he
applied for this appeal but there were a lot of other people involved. But he applied because he
thinks the building official made a mistake when issuing the permit at 319 North Van Buren
Street back in February 2002, again in December 2022 when they added that doorway on the
alley, and again when renewing it in January 2023 and the permit should be revoked.
Dorothy Fowles (310 North Gilbert Street) is the owner of the property at the other end of the
alley. She has a 150-year-old property and takes good care of it and likes the neighborhood
and protecting that property. She noted the architect or builder defines the main level and that
door is 3’6” which is the normal size of a main door. The door on the setback toward the alley is
only 3’ wide. She has tried to figure out what the height of the landing is going up to that stairs
and the best she could tell is about 7’. So to get to this so called principal door that comes off
the alley and doesn't face Van Buren, they are going to have to go under this landing to get to it
or come from the alley to get to it. She also noticed that on the floor plan drawings, at the
bottom, it says 7’ front door and that 7’ front door is on the main level. The plan is calling that
the front door. Fowles noted her background is such that she has taught at Iowa State for 30
years in design and in a lot of residential plan work with students. She also was on the Board of
Adjustments many decades ago.
Sitzman stated the question before the Board is not do I like the design, or do the neighbors like
the design, when plans are submitted to staff for review, the question is not if the staff like the
design, ultimately the question is the same question to you that staff faced, is do the plans
violate the zoning code. The presumption is that the words in the code must have a meaning,
their format, their construction, the way that they are laid out and how they are meant to be
referenced together, is the most important aspect of this. City staff concluded that the plans do
not violate the zoning code.
Russo noted they are not experts in this, they are laymen and laywomen who have to find their
way through this. From his reading, he doesn’t see staircases allowed. He sees verbiage about
cornices, balconies, and similar items, but to make the jump to include staircases in that, it
seems that this whole debate hinges on that sort of leap of faith. Sitzman stated staff’s
argument would be that there's a clear format as to the construction of the zoning code section
that's most relevant to that feature of the building. They would consider the stairway to be a
building feature to be most directly regulated by the section that references minimum setback
requirements for principal buildings. The subsection that talks about which building features are
permitted within the required setback area where everything else is not allowed. This code
already establishes in that flow of its reading that there's an area where you may not have your
principal building except for these things and then it itemizes in A, B, C, D, and E, what those
things are. The way each one of those A, B, C, D and E are worded is it identifies the feature
and then it specifically says where and by how much they may or may not exceed. A lists
awning, uncovered balconies, bay windows, belt courses, buttresses, canopies, chimneys,
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cornices, sills and other similar features, and then explains to where and by how much they may
not extend. B lists enclosed porches, covered decks, covered patios, and unenclosed and
screened in porches, where and by how much they may or may not exceed the setback. C lists
fire escapes and then explains where and by how much they may not be extended. Each one is
a little bit different and they're not exactly symmetrical to each other, but they are hitting on the
same thing, to list the feature and what may and may not happen to that. Clearly they have
determined that the building feature that they're all discussing is a stairway, it's the closest
identifiable thing, and in section D where it further explains in what context they may or may not
extend where. So in that section about stairways it says what the context is and it’s context is
the function of the stairway is as the principal means of access to dwelling units located above
the ground floor or first floor of the building. So the context of the stairway matters, it has to be
in that context, and if it's in that context, then it may not extend into any required setback. If it's
not used in that context there's no more talk about it. It's simply listed, that context doesn't apply
to stairwells, then there is no limit on it. That is how staff has interpreted it.
Russo asked then from a layman's viewpoint, does it make sense to prohibit this stairway to a
primary access but allow it if it's secondary, or essentially not necessary. Sitzman noted there is
some nuance to that section in that it talks about dwelling units. In a single-family home, there is
only one dwelling unit, so there are not multiple dwelling units in the structure at all. It's a
standard located in the section about single-family homes, which is a pretty big mismatch for
single-family homes, except that it's there in the code and it must have a meaning. So if they've
listed stairways in things that are allowed to be in the required setback area, and the only time
they're not allowed is when they're for units, and they're the principal means of access to those
units above ground floor/first floor, that's a clear context and why staffs made that interpretation.
Russo asked if there is a place they can point to that says stairways are allowed, or is there just
a stated context and everything else is allowable. Sitzman reiterated not every one of these, A
through E are written exactly the same, they don't all say, awnings are allowed, they say
sometimes awnings and these other things are not allowed in this area and then they would be
allowed in the other areas. Therefore, it's as much what it's not saying as what it is saying.
Simply being here as a listed item must have meaning, stairways are in here for a reason and
the only context it's prohibited in is when it's functioning in the context that's not the principal
means of access to dwelling units above ground floor/first floor.
Russo asked if it makes any sense to not allow them if it’s the principal means of access but do
allow them if it’s not the principal means of access. Sitzman noted that interpretation is for the
Board to determine. Russo is surprised that the zoning code is that subjective. Sitzmann replied
zoning codes are a living documents, they are drafted and redrafted, certain sections are
amended from time to time, and there's not one zoning code that is written the same
everywhere in the country.
Russo asked is this applied uniformly throughout Iowa City. Sitzman confirmed yes. Russo
asked has this situation ever come up before, an appeal of a stairway in a front setback area.
Sitzman replied not to her knowledge.
Carlson closed the public hearing.
Lientz noted he is the city attorney for North Liberty and here to help and give legal advice to the
Board. He thought it'd be useful to acknowledge what the standard is for an appeal. What
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they're hearing is that there's an appeal of the building official’s decision and tonight the Board
will be able to affirm or reverse that decision. Once the Board begins to deliberate and have
discussions about what you've heard, you'll have to have a motion saying I move that the Board
should affirm the decision of the building official to grant a permit or to reverse that decision,
those are the two options, affirm or reverse. The reason the options are affirm or reverse is that
the granting of a building permit is a ministerial act and a ministerial act is one that is
differentiated from a discretionary act. So if someone satisfies all of the requirements for a
building permit, the City does not have any discretion in whether it issues a building permit or
not. The question is was the law adhered to. Lientz acknowledged that the parties have done a
nice job of pointing out and directing the Board through the code sections and made arguments
as how they should interpret it. It is true that this is not a question of the character of the
neighborhood, that is not something that enters into this particular decision. The only job here
tonight is to say yes the permit satisfies the requirements of the code or it does not. The ultimate
question before the Board is whether the decision was a correct interpretation of the code, and
then you will choose to affirm or reverse based on your findings.
Russo asked if they are talking about contexts and verbiage and absence of verbiage. Lientz
stated it is true that when you're interpreting an ordinance or a statute, the appropriate way to
interpret that is to try to give meaning to every word and phrase in the code. He suggested
when they come to a decision and make a motion to say why you feel that this is the correct
interpretation of the code. That's what you want to do tonight in order to have to fulfill your
obligations to review the appeal.
Russo asked if they can make a decision with conditions. Lientz replied no because the
issuance of a building permit is a binary choice.
Swygard looked at principal means of access because that, to her, is part of the reasoning on
the part of the building official as to the placement of the stairwell. She also looked at the
placement allowed per the zoning code and everybody agrees on where the front of the building
is, at least. The building official designated the alley entrance on the ground floor, lower level on
the south building facade as the principal means of access. She looked first at definitions and
then at the history and design. The definitions that she looked at are all in Title 14 of the Iowa
City's zoning code, chapter nine (14-9A-1) and she looked at the main entrance, which has
already been covered. See looked at main façade and looked at primary street frontage. Main
facade is the front facade of a primary building and they've already agreed on where the front is,
that is on the east elevation. The primary street frontage is the frontage of a lot to which the
address is assigned. The address for this property is assigned 319 on North Van Buren, so
that's also on the east. A couple of words that she looked at that were not in Title 14 definitions
were principal and main. She did look at foyer because she looked at the design of the building
and also looked at the history. The building plans dated January 5, 2022 showed the entrance
at the front of the house on the east facade, which faces North Van Buren Street. This entrance
is on the main level, which is the second story and was accessed by a stairway and the front
entrance was into a foyer. The south facing entrance on those building plans was labeled lower
level/ground floor and show a 9’x11.5’ room on the lower level labeled as bedroom. Therefore,
the principal means of access to the home at that time is along the east elevation, along the
primary street frontage, which would be accessed by stairway. The revised or most current
building plans that are dated March 2, 2023, now show access to the home on the lower
level/first floor south elevation from the alley. That opens into the area previously labeled
bedroom which is now labeled office. The front facing east facade entry is still there with the
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foyer and access by the stairway. She established those concepts as to the change in building
plans and the addition of a door that's now being called the primary access. She looked at the
context in the neighborhood and drove through the neighborhood and down the alley. She also
Googled all of the properties and they all do conform to the front setback. So, after looking at
definitions, the history of the building design, and the design of the neighborhood she concluded
that the second story entrance on the east facade is the principal primary main means of access
and not the south façade on the lower level/ground floor facing the alley. Although the door on
the south elevation, the alley entrance, may be used as an entry function for convenience as the
principal means of access, she doesn’t think it meets the criteria outlined in the zoning code.
Regarding the building features, Swygard looked at the code and many of those same building
features have been brought up and they've heard about them. What's allowed are awnings,
balconies, bay windows, what she would describe as smaller features of a building. What is not
permitted are porches, covered decks, covered patios, so that leaves the question of stairway.
There's nothing in the code specifically about stairways and that's the main question. She goes
back to the code as principal means of access to dwelling units located above the ground or first
floor may not extend into the required setback.
Carlson stated reading the zoning code itself, it seems simple, but when she started listening to
what Sitzman had said, and then what Mr. Moore had said, Mr. Moore has his story and
Sitzman has her story and they both have a bias. But the drawings do not have a bias, they are
just there. So looking at the drawings, the drawings are telling her the main entrance is on the
second floor, on the first plans the main entrance was obviously on the second floor, there was
no entrance on the south east corner on the ground floor. There was an entrance in the back to
the garage, and then from the garage to the house, but there was no entrance there. When
they decided that would not be approved, that a door was put in. That door on the second floor
has always stayed the same except for one change. In the first plan, there was a sidelight by
that door. That door is 3’6”x7’ and noted on every single one of the drawings that it was to be
red, and she reads that as this is an important door to this structure. When they put the door
downstairs, it was not a red door, it was a door of the same color as the door that goes into the
garage in the back of the building. What does that say about that door, it's a door to the
structure, but it is not a main door and does not in any way, shape or form stand out as the
principal entrance to that unit.
Additionally, Carlson noted in the first plan, which was not approved, the area downstairs was a
bedroom. Off the bedroom, there was a full bath and a door from that room to the stairway
which closes that off from the rest of the building. As an office, it can be rented out, although it's
in a residential area, and that says hey, this may be part of the building, but this is not a major
part of the building that everyone is involved in. Looking at the second floor, Sitzman was
concerned about the word foyer, but when you go into that door, it is an open space, you see
most of the second floor and over to the right there is a closet where people can hang coats,
usually when there is an important entrance, there is a place where people can hang coats.
There is also a half bath with a stool and a sink and that is one of the things that is usually
included with a principal door. Sitzman said they deal only with the outside of the building, but
the inside of the building, to some extent, is a good mirror of what is going on outside. The other
thing is on the first floor, there is a door that closes that area off to the steps. On the second
floor, there are no doors that close off steps going upstairs or going downstairs, it is all open. To
her that is the primary living area and the red door is the major door. Therefore, they should not
allow a staircase from that door down to the first floor because it is the principal door.
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Russo looked at his notes and one note he thinks is pertinent here is that it just doesn't make
any sense to disallow a stairway that leads from the ground floor to a primary entrance from
intruding into the setback area but if it's a superfluous or secondary or serendipitous stairway,
then it's allowed. It may not be this Board’s purview, but it goes to bigger questions. Honestly,
from his perspective it doesn't revolve around which is primary and which is not, it is the fact that
they are allowing an incidental structure, but prohibiting an integral structure and one would
think it would be the other way around. He has all due respect for City staff and has worked with
them extensively and this is a tough case. He hates to see the zoning code revolve around
issues of context and what may be called nitpicking, but in this instance he just can't go along
with the City in this matter.
Regarding APL23-0002 Swygard moved to reverse the decision of the building official for
a building permit that allows the construction of a stairway in the front setback of a
single-family home at 319 North Van Buren Street.
Russo seconded the motion.
Carlson reiterated to look at the drawings, the drawings are not biased one way or another, and
the drawings tell her that the door on the second floor is the principal door. And because the
code says that stairways that function as a principal means of access to dwelling units located
above the ground or first floor of a building may not extend into any required setback, then she
cannot accept it. If they are making the door on the southeast corner on the ground level the
principal door, then why bother to have the door on the second floor, which is only a few feet
away and up eight feet. That becomes an added attraction and most developers don't want to
spend any more money than they have to, this would be an added cost for him to leave it there.
Why leave it there unless it is the main entrance.
Russo agrees what it does is it renders this stairway superfluous and unnecessary if the main
entrance is downstairs.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 3-0.
Carlson 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.
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lehmann noted the Board will meet next on May 10 where there will be a presentation by
Council on the Strategic Plan as well as an application to consider. He also noted they want to
revisit the bylaws at either the May or June meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Carlson moved to adjourn this meeting, seconded, a vote was taken and all approved.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2023
NAME
TERM
EXP.
3/8 4/12 4/19
BAKER, LARRY 12/31/2027 X X O/E
PARKER, BRYCE 12/31/2024 X X O/E
SWYGARD, PAULA 12/31/2023 X X X
CARLSON, NANCY 12/31/2025 X X X
RUSSO, MARK 12/31/2026 X X X
Key: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
-- -- = Not a Member