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Home My WebLink About2024-10-15 Public hearing ct ,0. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at which time the Council will consider: An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,to allow redemption centers in commercial and industrial zones. (REZ24-0007) Said public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 15th of October 2024, in Emma J. Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. Copies may also be made available by telephoning the City Clerk at 319-356- 5043 or emailing kgrace@iowa-city.org Madison Conley, Associate Planner FILED SEP 3 0 2024 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa wN �. — +r ,n o , cry x ow Q b cy i LL re C C, fn M V 0 O LL 0 z 0 LU v 1 LU ry r LL LL a Planning & Zoning Agenda Items OCTOBER 15 , 2024 Item 9.a . : Zoning Code Amendment — Redemption Centers (R EZ24-0007) Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to allow redemption centers in commercial and industrial zones. (First Consideration) Background Iowa Bottle Bill June 2022 amendment: Significantly increases the handling fee for redemption centers and allows stores to opt out of redeeming containers if a redemption center is nearby or if other criteria are met Redemption centers _ Facilities where consumers may return empty beverage containers and receive payment for the refund value of the containers o Affiliated with some grocery stores (Ex. North Dodge Hy-Vee) The Can Shed o Existing stand alone redemption center located at 611 Hollywood Blvd #3 in a General Industrial (1-1) zone; however, they would like to operate within a commercial zone o Aim to expand their services, improve their collection process, and provide easier access to the community Current No specific language in zoning code that assists with defining, classifying, or regulating redemption centers Redemption centers located in grocery stores have been allowed in commercial zones Stand-alone redemption center related uses has been classified as a waste related use Allowed provisionally in the General Industrial (1-1) and Heavy Industrial (1-2) zones Ex. Recycling processing facilities, sanitary landfills, waste composting, hazardous waste collection sites, etc. The Can Shed The intended use and operation is not comparable to these types of intense industrial uses Approval Criteria Staff uses the following two - criteria in the review zoning code changes: r � 1 . Consistency with the comprehensive plan; 2 Compatibility with the existing neighborhood character. Consistencywith • Comprehensive Plan Supports resilient economy that increases tax base, stimulates job • growth, and promotes the overall people's prosperity and progress Increase and diversify, encourage retention and expansion of existing businesses and attracting business that have growth potential and are compatible with Iowa City's economy oals and Provide an attractive economic environment with regulatory and permitting processes that are clear, predictable, and coordinated Encouraging a healthy mix of independent, locally-owned strategies : businesses and national businesses Establish strategies to retain and encourage growth of existing locally-owned businesses Consistencywith • o r Co rehensiv.. Protecting and enhancing the environment and encouraging the responsible use of our natural and energy resources Continue to track, measure and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions • Raise awareness and expand opportunities for waste reduction, energy efficiency, stormwater management and other environmental issues Since the IC2030 Climate Crisis was Comprehensive Plan declared by the city was adopted in in 2019 and then the 2013, the city has Accelerating Iowa increasingly focused City's Action Plan on climate action was adopted in 2020 Climate 2018 2030 Action an • Adoption Plan 2013 2019 City adopted the The plans create a Climate Action and goal to reduce Adoption Plan in carbon emissions by 2018 45% from 2010 levels by 2030 States • Oregon State • Iowa IL State • Commercial Use Industrial Use o Considered a service o Does not reflect the type provided to the of use envisioned by the community Can Shed o Allowed in a variety of o Primarily located in commercial and industrial industrial zones zones o Ex. Des Moines, Cedar o Ex. Portland, Bend, Rapids, Cedar Falls, etc. Gresham, Tigard, etc. • • ities • Commercial use category "Retail Sales and Services", "Repair- Portland O oriented", "Recycling drop-off" Accepts materials including paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic, batteries, and motor oil Bend ♦ • Commercial use category - Stand-alone use • Indoor facilities that facilitate the return of empty beverage Gresham,, OR containers Des Moines,, • Industrial use category "Industrial Service" Repair, maintenance, and large equipment 1A Ex. Redemption Center •Specifelc Use IF- lip -I -J' Portland,, OR • Size limit cannot exceed 10% or 2,500 sq ft if the use is accessory Bend,, • A single use may occupy 5,000 sq ft if approved through Conditional Use Permit Gresham,, OR • No part of the use may be residential - Moines,, • No odors, gases, noise, vibration, pollution of air, water or soil, or lighting shall be emitted • Intensive uses subject to additional standards Creates a new use category — "Redemption Center" Provides a definition for "Redemption Center" Proposed Amends the table of allowable uses in Amendments commercial and industrial zones Creates provisional use specific standards for "Redemption Center" and Outlines minimum parking requirements for "Redemption Center" Proposed Use Category— "Redemption Center" Characteristics: Indoor facility that collects bottles and cans from consumers, distributes payment of the refund value, and may utilize compressing machines Examples: Redemption center facilities •Accessory Uses: Offices and off street parking Exceptions: Use q" Recycling processing facilities will continue to be classified as waste related uses Regulations u Establishments that offer beverages for sale are classified as either sales oriented retail, alcohol sales oriented retail, eating establishment, or drinking establishment Justification •The characterization of this use category helps define and regulate what redemption centers would look like if allowed in Iowa City Zone Permitted v. Provisional Use Commercial Office (CO-1) ' Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) ' Highway Commercial (CH-1) ' Zones Intensive Commercial (CI-1) AllowedCommunityCommercial CC-2 ' ( ) Central Business Service (CB-2) ' Central Business Support(CB-5) ' Central Business (CB-10) ' General Industrial (1-1) ' Heavy Industrial (1-2) ' Research Development Park(RDP) ' Office Research Park(ORP ' Proposed Use Specific Standards Size of use limited to no more than 5,000 square feet Outdoor storage of any materials is not allowed Use Specific StandardsJustification • Help maintain the character and scale of intensity of the Compatibility surrounding properties -The local jurisdiction research demonstrates a size restriction, and the prohibition of outdoor storage is common practice - Several jurisdictions in Oregon utilize a 5,000 square foot limit • City's code has a size limit for other commercial zone uses Ex. Indoor Commercial Recreational Uses in the CO-1 and CN-1 zones and Office Uses in the CN-1 zone Proposed Minimum Parking Ratio - 1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area with no bicycle parking required Parking Justification Requirements * Patrons of a redemption center will likely visit the 44 space to quickly receive their redemption and leave * Due to the nature of the business, staff does not anticipate that this use will require many parking spaces Anticipated *Staff prepared two maps that visually represent how the proposed amendment would apply to land I rn pact within the city N W E Proposed Zones to Allow Redemption Centers HERBERT !HOOVER HWY 1• �� w. � �O w P-GG`�i o y n ��'f//y IOWA o JEFFERSON ST� a a ��Q99y4 SCR AVE to � � O + 9� �z �BURLINGTON ST COURTST w � LL IWV RDA. MELROSEAVE z 0 BOWERY c a 2j8 m ST Np0 � Ah7FF I[.grV i1 ' BENTON ST A b MUSCATINE AVE. : Ltc'�gN RD ii _ � KIRKWOODAVE _ - a - o r � i 420 STSE O COLLISTER - sp $LVD w o i U� � x J uSN 5� Legend z Iowa City Zoning _ Community Commercial General Industrial (I1) (CC2) Heavy Industrial (12) 0 Mixed Use(MU) Central Business _ Research Development Commercial Office Services(CB2) Park(RDP) (COI) Central Business Office Researh Park 0 0.5 1 2 Neighborhood Support(CB5) (ORP) Commercial (CN1) _ Mlles 0 Central Business(CBld) Q a r <a uata htt Iowa City Limits s ps//maps.iowa-city.org/server/rest/services/GeneralData/IC_Zoning/ _ Highway Commercial 2 Fceture5erver Intensive Commercial (CH 1) (CI1) I [27 Prepared by.Sanzida Rahman Setu,Planning Intern.NDS �' Dates Septemher 10,2024 N Redemption Centers: Proposed Permitted v. Provisional W E Mah+' 5 HWY 80 m w *' F• C%� O y _ 5'C a mm- - o HERBERT HOOVER HWY CC ' ,' ,��"".';.. 5 z,", .s,,. � o r~ia Fl•GNUS O F r� a r 47t a R AVE _ qp� Q Ij BURLINGTON ST COURT ST LL IWV ELROSE AVE` �' + �'"` IA .o p f BOWERY c ' a BEN TON ST A MUSCATINE AVE LEGION RD ROHRET RD m o N • a Y) T S w a d Q� cP E IT SE m MCC OLL IST R r �c� BLVD 'If(If U a= \ Legend Permitted Use: CH-1, CI-1, I-1, I-2, RDP, ORP 0 0.5 1 2 0 Provisional Use: CO-1, CN-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, C13-10, MU Miles Data https//maps.Iowa-city.org/server/rest/services/GeneralData/IC_Zoning/ Featu reserver O Iowa City Limits Prepared by:Sanzida Rahman Sctu,Planning Intern,NDS Datc September 10,2024 Zoning Code Adoption —P&Z recommendation to City Council (2005) Zoning Code Amendment —Creation, definition, and process/provisions for Redemption Center - P&Z recommendation to City Council (2024) jian — staff Review Next Steps Building Permits — Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval the proposed changes to Title 14, Zoning Code to allow redemption centers either as a permitted use or a provisional use subject to use specific standards in commercial and industrial zones. / D V � rev X +f o N V) `III�4 h 3 O O cc O v, un � LL E�: 'L , ri r W V M M � W nn J U z O U z O a z LU V) W oc LL LL a