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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-19 Public hearing� q•e 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: A resolution on a proposed amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. (CPA25-0001) An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 22.5 acres of land located east of N. Scott Blvd. on N. Dubuque Rd. from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone. (REZ24-0013) An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 33.64 acres of land located east of N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80 _ from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0008) An ordinance rezoning approximately 37.9 acres of land located at 2510 N. Dodge St. from Research Development Park(RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone. (REZ25-0009) _ An ordinance amending 14-51K Neighborhood Open Space Requirements. (REZ25-0012) Said public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 19' of August, 2025, 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. Copies of proposed ordinances and resolutions are 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 kgmm@iowa-city.org Anne Russett, Senior Planner Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA; 319-3W5230 (CPA25-0001) Resolution No. Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street (CPA25-0001). Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land -use and planning policy guide by illustrating and describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses throughout the City; by providing notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and by illustrating the long-range growth area limit for the City; and Whereas, JNB Iowa City, LLC has requested that the future land use designation for approximately 57 acres of land south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street be changed from Office Research Development Centers to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space, as shown in Attachment 1; and Whereas, if circumstances change and/or additional information or factors come to light, a change to the Comprehensive Plan may be in the public interest; and Whereas, circumstances have changed since the adoption of the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan, including the interest in firms locating within downtowns, the increase in remote work, and the general increase in office vacancies. Additionally, the decline in office parks is clear with the closures of both ACT and Pearson, such that allowing other land uses in this area is in the public interest; and Whereas, while there is no land use vision in the Northeast District Plan for the subject property, the District Plan acknowledges the amount of land devoted to office uses may be unrealistic, and alternative uses should be considered within the area; and Whereas, the proposed amendment is compatible with other policies and provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, including policies that support inf11 redevelopment opportunitie§jn areas where services and infrastructure are already in place and plan for commerci*,deveWpment in defined commercial nodes, and encourage a diversity of housing options in all nelghborff ds; add Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this proposed'' a�t1ond61�nt of tts meeting on July 16, 2025 and determined that circumstances changed to tti� extent that amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is warranted and in the public interest intJ-}he roposed amendment is compatible with other policies or provisions of the ComprehensiveRiah. w N Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: — 1. The Comprehensive Plan future land use designation for approximately 57 acres of property located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street is amended from Office Research Development Centers to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space, as illustrated and described in Attachment 1, attached hereto. Passed and approved this day of 2025. Mayor: Resolution No. Page 2 Attest: City Clerk City Attorneys Office c > m =r '77 w T N Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (REZ24-0013) Ordinance No. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 22.5 acres of property located east of N. Scott Blvd along N. Dubuque Road from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID - IRS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone. (REZ24-0013) Whereas, JNB Iowa City, LLC has requested the rezoning of property located east of N. Scott Blvd along N. Dubuque Rd from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone; and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for uses consistent with Mixed Use and Public/Private Open Space; and Whereas, the property has never been platted and the rezoning allows for increased development potential and creates a public need to subdivide the property to ensure an interconnected street and block network prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings; and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need to verify that the existing street and sanitary sewer infrastructure can accommodate the increased development by ensuring that the N. Dubuque Rd. between N. Scott Blvd and ACT Dr. meets City standards for a 28-foot wide street with curb and gutter and sidewalks as determined by the City Engineer, and a flow study is prepared to ensure that the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of Connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer has the capacity to support the full buildout of the area being rezoned; and Whereas, due to the increased development potential the rezoning also creates a Oblic need to provide a transition from existing residential uses by ensuring that any commercial use that abuts residential zones must include a 30' wide landscaped buffer strip landscaped dccording to the plan approved by the City Forester; and that commercial development shall requirvfull cut off light fixtures, allowing no light to be emitted above 90 degrees; and -- - Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that"withjeasonable conditions regarding the approval of a preliminary and final plat, ensuring that the Streets meet City standards and are upgraded as determined by the City Engineer, and the existing sewer system has capacity to support the rezoned area, and commercial uses that abut residential zones include a landscaped buffer strip, and that commercial uses incorporate fully cuts off light fixtures, the requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2025) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and Whereas, the owner, JNB Iowa City, LLC, has agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate development in this area of the City. Ordinance No. Page 2 Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I Approval. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein, property described below is hereby classified Mixed Use (MU) zone, as indicated: Auditor's Parcel 2005109, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 52, page 144, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. And Commencing at the E'/. corner of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence West on the 1/4 Section line 609.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence North 669.5 feet to the South side of the Old Solon Road also known as Dubuque Road as shown by the plat recorded in Plat Book 4, page 160 in the Office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa; Thence Westerly on said south side to the West Line of the SE'/,, NE % of said section, which point is 67.5 feet south of a R.O.W. Rail. Thence South on said West line 710.8 feel to a comer post; Thence East 710.3 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said tract is subject to roads and easements of record and contains 11.2 acres more or less together with that part of the South 1/2 of Old Solon Road, also known as Dubuque Road, lying immediately North of the above -described tract. Exempting therefrom: Commencing at a set 5/8" rebar marking the East 1/4 corner of Section 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M. in the City of Iowa City, Iowa; thence S86"55'47"W - 604.75 feet (for the purpose of this description, the East line of the SE 1/4 is assumed to bear N01 *15'42"W) to a found 5/8" rebar, thence S87"42'41"W - 707.42 feet to a found 5/8" rebar; thence N01"34'03"E - 667.84 feet to a set 5/8" rebar and the Point of Beginning; thence N01°34'03"E - 30.97 feet to a set 5/8" rebar on the existing Southerly R.O.W. line of Dubuque Road; thence Southeasterly along the said existing R.O.W. line 71.19 feet along a 606.00 foot radius curve concave Northeasterly which chord bears S85"25'54"E - 71.15 feet to a set 5/8" rebar; thence S88"47'49"E - 136.38 feet along said existing R.W. line to a set 5/8" rebar; thence Southwesterly 204.34 feet along a 817.00 fool radws curve concave Southeasterly which chord bears S84°02'18"W - 203.80 feet to a set 50 rebar, thence S76"52'24"W - 5.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. __ w And a A part of the Southwest comer of real estate described in Warranty Deed in gook 427, Page 343, at the office of the Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a set 5/8" rebar making the East Y, corner of Section 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M. in Iowa City, Iowa; thence S86°55'47"W - 604.75 feet (for the purpose of this description, the East line of the SE 1/4 is assumed to bear N01"15'42"W) to a found 5/8" rebar; thence S87°42'41 "W- 707.42feet to a found 5/8" rebar and the Point of Beginning; thence N01 °34'03"E- 102.32 feet to a set 5/8" rebar; thence Southeasterly106.33 feet along a 933.00 food radius curve concave Northeasterly which chord bears S18"24"30"E - 106.27 feet to a 5/8" rebar; thence S87"42'41"W -36.39 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also including: Commencing at the East quarter comer of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M.; thence S86"55'47"W - 604.75 feet (for the purpose of this description, the East line of the SE quarter is assumed to bear N01"15'42"W); thence S87"42'41"W - 707.42 feet; thence N01"34'03"E - 102.32 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence Northwesterly 32.89 feet along a 933.50 foot radius curve concave Northeasterly the chord Ordinance No. Page 3 of which bears N14"08'09"W - 32.89 feet: thence N13°07'36"W - 514.14 feet; thence N76°52'24"E - 144.03 feet; thence S01 °34'03"W- 565.52 feet to the Point of Beginning. And Lot 1, Larson Subdivision, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 61, Page 201, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. And Beginning at a point which is 1304.1 feet south 0 degrees 27 minutes east and 494 feet west of the northeast comer of Section 2, in Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence south 55 degrees 32 minutes west to the north side of Old Solon Road as shown by the plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 160, in the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, thence easterly along the north side of said Old Solon Road to a point that is 1 degree 49 minutes west of the point of beginning, thence north 1 degree 49 minutes east to the point of beginning. Exempting therefrom those portions described as Auditor's Parcel 2003049 and 2004033 according to the Plats of Survey recorded in Book 47, Page 140, and Book 48, Page 25, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. Section II. Zoning Mao. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of the ordinance as approved by law. Section III. Conditional Zoning Agreement. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owners) and the City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance. Section IV. Certification and Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and any agreements or other documentation authorized and required by the Conditional Zoning Agreement, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.. _ Section V. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the pfovj�'ons of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section VI. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance sINW1 be pdjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the brdinsnce. as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstilutionalY N N Section VII. Effective Dale. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 380. Passed and approved this _ day of 2025. Mayor Ordinance No. Page 4 City Clerk Approved by City Attorney's Office c _ ` N t Prepared by: Anne Russetl, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ24-0013) Conditional Zoning Agreement This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"), JNB Iowa City, LLC. (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"). Whereas, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 22.5 acres of property located east of N. Scott Blvd along N. Dubuque Road legally described below; and Whereas, the Owner has requested the rezoning of said property legally described below from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone; and Whereas, the property has never been platted and the rezoning allows for increased development potential and creates a public need to subdivide the property to ensure an interconnected street and block system prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings; and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need to ensure that N. Dubuque Rd. between N. Scott Blvd and ACT Dr. meets City standards for a 28-foot wide street with curb and gutter and sidewalks as determined by the City Engineer, and a flow study is prepared to ensure that the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of Connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer has the capacity to support the full buildout of the area being rezoned; and Whereas, any commercial use that abuts residential zones must include a 30' wide landscaped buffer strip landscaped according to the plan approved by the City Forester; and that commercial development shall require full cut off light fixtures, allowing no light to be emitted above 90 degrees; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that,with agropriate conditions regarding the approval of a preliminary and final plat, ensuring that the strets meet City standards and are upgraded as determined by the City Engineer, and the; existing sewer system has capacity to support the rezoned area, and commercial use that Adds n"ideritiat zones includes a landscaped buffer strip plan as determined by the City Fester%nd the. commercial requirement fully cuts off light fixtures, and the requested zoning is -'doer lint with the Comprehensive Plan; and F Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2025) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and Whereas, the Owner agrees to develop this property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Conditional Zoning Agreement. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Owner is the legal title holder of the property legally described as: Auditor's Parcel 2005109, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 52, page 144, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. And Commencing at the E % comer of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence West on the Y, Section line 609.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence North 669.5 feet to the South side of the Old Solon Road also known as Dubuque Road as shown by the plat recorded in Plat Book 4, page 160 in the Office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa; Thence Westerly on said south side to the West Line of the SE '/,, NE % of said section, which point is 67.5 feet south of a R.O.W. Rail. Thence South on said West line 710.8 feet to a corner post; Thence East 710.3 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said tract is subject to roads and easements of record and contains 11.2 acres more or less together with that part of the South 1/2 of Old Solon Road, also known as Dubuque Road, lying immediately North of the above -described tract. Excepting therefrom: Commencing at a set 518" rebar marking the East 1/4 comer of Section 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M. in the City of Iowa City, Iowa; thence S86"55'47"W - 604.75 feet (for the purpose of this description, the East line of the SE 1/4 is assumed to bear N01"15'42"W) to a found 5/8" rebar; thence S87"42'41"W - 707.42 feet to a found 5/8" rebar; thence N01"34'03"E - 667.84 feet to a set 5/8" rebar and the Point of Beginning; thence N01"34'03"E - 30.97 feet to a set 5/8" rebar on the existing Southerly R.O.W. line of Dubuque Road; thence Southeasterly along the said existing R.O.W. line 71.19 feet along a 606.00 foot radius curve concave Northeasterly which chord bears S85"25'54"E,�g71.15 feet to a set 5/8" rebar; thence S88"47'49"E - 136.38 feet along said exist(rty R.02V. line to a set 5/8" rebar; thence Southwesterly 204.34 feet along a 817.00 foot. fadiLLpcurve concave Southeasterly which chord bears S84'02'18"W - 203.80 feet to "ql: 5/9 rebar, thence S76"52'24"W - 5.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. — — And -o A part of the Southwest comer of real estate described in Warranty Deed:ul'Bogk 427, Page 343, at the office of the Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, moire particularly described as follows: Commencing ate set 5/8" rebar making the East''/. corner of5ection 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M. in Iowa City, Iowa; thence S86"55'47"W - 604.75 feet (for the purpose of this description, the East line of the SE 1/4 is assumed to bear N01"15'42"W) to a found 5/8" rebar; thence S87"42'41"W- 707.42feet to a found 5/8" rebar and the Point of Beginning; thence NOt"34'03"E- 102.32 feet to a set 5/8" rebar; thence Southeasteriy106.33 feet along a 933.00 food radius curve concave Northeasterly which chord bears S18"24"30"E - 106.27 feet to a 5/8" rebar; thence S87"42'41"W -36.39 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also including: Commencing at the East quarter comer of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M.; thence S86"55'47"W - 604.75 feet (for the purpose of this description, the East line of the SE quarter is assumed to bear N01"15'42"W); thence S87"42'41 "W - 707.42 feet; thence N01 "34'03"E - 102.32 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence Northwesterly 32.89 feet along a 933.50 foot radius curve concave Northeasterly the chord of which bears N14'08'09"W - 32.89 feet: thence N13"07'36"W - 514.14 feet; thence N76"52'24"E - 144.03 feet; thence S01°34'03"W- 565.52 feet to the Point of Beginning. And Lot 1, Larson Subdivision, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 61, Page 201, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. And Beginning at a point which is 1304.1 feet south 0 degrees 27 minutes east and 494 feet west of the northeast comer of Section 2, in Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence south 55 degrees 32 minutes west to the north side of Old Solon Road as shown by the plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 160, in the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, thence easterly along the north side of said Old Solon Road to a point that is 1 degree 49 minutes west of the point of beginning, thence north 1 degree 49 minutes east to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom those portions described as Auditor's Parcel 2003049 and 2004033 according to the Plats of Survey recorded in Book 47, Page 140 and Book 48, Page 25, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. 2. Owner acknowledges that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5 (2025) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change. 3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owner agrees that development of the subject property will conform to all requirements of the Zoning Code, as well as the following conditions: a. Prior to issuance of building permits for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings, the subject property shall go through the si6division process and obtain approval of a preliminary and final plat. b. Prior to final plat approval, submission of construction drawings demonstrating that N. Dubuque Rd. between N. Scott Blvd. and ACT Dr. meets Citystandards for a 28-foot-wide street with curb and gutter and sidewalks. Drawings shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of a building permit. v r c. Prior to final plat approval, a Flow study shall be prepared for the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer. If any of the existing sections of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer do not have the capacity to support the full buildout of the area being rezoned, upgrades will need to be made and accepted by the City prior to the issuance of any building permits. d. Prior to site plan approval, any commercial use that abuts residential zones must include landscaped buffer strips that do not allow any development. These strips shall be located on the commercial property, shall be 30' wide, shall be located in areas that abut residential zones, and shall be landscaped according to the plan that is approved by the City Forester. The landscaping plan shall meet the S3 standards and include a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees that will be at least 30' tall upon maturity. e. Commercial development shall require full cutoff light fixtures (i.e. no light shall be emitted above 90 degrees). 4. The conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code §414.5 (2025), and that said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning change. 5. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, shall inure to the benefit of and bind all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until released of record by the City for the above -described property, upon which occurrence these conditions shall be deemed satisfied and this agreement of no further force and effect. Nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 6. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at the Owner's expense. Dated this _ day of , 2025. City of Iowa City JNB Iowa City, LLC Bruce Teague, Mayor By. Attest: Kettle Grace, City Clerk Approved by: City Attorney's Office ' N r City of Iowa City Acknowledgement: State of Iowa ) ) ss: Johnson County ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2025 by Bruce Teague and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa (Stamp or Seal) My commission JNB Iowa City, LLC Acknowledgement: State of County of This record was acknowledged before me on , 2025 by (name) as (title) of JNB Iowa City, LLC Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa (Stamp or Seal) My commission - c f- o_c " N <n Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (RE725-0008) Ordinance No. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 33.6 acres of property located east of N. Dodge St, and south of "0 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0008) Whereas, JNB Iowa City, LLC has requested the rezoning of property located north of N. Scott Blvd. and east of N. Dodge St. from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone; and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for uses consistent with General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space; and Whereas, the property has never been platted and the rezoning allows for increased development potential and creates a public need to subdivide the property to ensure an interconnected street and block network prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings; and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need to verify that the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure can accommodate the full buildout of the area being rezoned, a flow study is required prior to final plat approval of the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch of the North Branch Dam Trunk sewer with potential upgrades made and accepted by the City prior to the issuance of any building permits; and Whereas, due to the increased development potential the rezoning creates a public need to provide a transition from existing residential uses by ensuring that commercial areas that either abut either N. Dodge Street or land that is zoned residential must include a 30' wide landscaped buffer strips that are landscaped according to the plan approved by the City Forester, and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need for the installation of a 10' wide sidewalk on the eastern/southern portion of the N. Dodge Street right-of-way between N. Scott Blvd and ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer; and Whereas, the rezoning allows for increased development potential and creates a public need for intersection improvements at ACT Circle and N. Dodge Street. Specifically, a,southbound left turn lane and northbound right -turn lane on N. Dodge Street at ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of building permits; and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need to ensure access to N. Dodge Street is appropriately limited and any request for an additional driveway access to the subject property north of the N. Dodge St/ACT Circle intersection shall be limited to a right-in/right-out access only; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate conditions regarding the approval of a preliminary and final plat, ensuring that the existing sewer system has capacity to support the rezoned area, landscaped buffer strips, a 10' wide sidewalk along N. Dodge Street, and installation of turn lane improvements at the ACT Circle/N. Dodge Street intersection, as well as limiting access to the subject property from N. Dodge Street the rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and Ordinance No. Page 2 Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2025) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and Whereas, the owner, JNB Iowa City, LLC has agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate development in this area of the City. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I Approval. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein, property described below is hereby classed Community Commercial (CC-2) zone, as indicated: Auditor's Parcel #96022, recorded in Plat Book 37 — Page 4, and a portion of Auditor's Parcel #96016, recorded in Plat Book 36 — Page 348, and Auditor's Parcel #96015, recorded in Plat Book 36 — Page 347, and a portion of Auditors Parcel #96021, recorded in Plat Book 37 — Page 3, and a portion of Auditors Parcel 2005047, recorded in Plat Book 49 — Page 123, and a portion of survey plat, recorded in Plat Book 17 — Page 27 and a portion of a survey plat, recorded in Plat Book 4 — Page 160, and a portion of the W1/2 NW 1/4, Section 1, Township 79 North, Range 6W of the Fifth P.M, and all located within the E1/2 NE 114, Section 2, Township 79 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 36, Township 80 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 36 Township 80 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and the W1/2 NW 1/4, Section 1, Township 79 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and all located within Warranty Deed as described in Book 6644 — Page 171 and Recorded in Johnson County Recorders Office, described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8" iron rod with an IDOT cap located on the southern right of way of Interstate 180 and the SW comer of Auditors Parcel 96022; Thence N73° 25' 54"E — 183.16 feet along said right of way, to the point of intersection of the east line of SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 36-80-06 which is also the NE comer of said Auditors Parcel, Thence N73°50'43"E — 11.07 feet along sai(t'southem right of way, to the point of intersection of the extension line of the east line of the NW yA NW 4/4 Section 01-79-06; Thence S01 °46'34"S8 E - 584.70 feet along said east line; Thence l'12"W - 402.09 feet; Thence S43°10'00" — 851.17 feet; Thence S01 50'00"E - 150.00 feet to the southern line of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 01-79-06; Thence S88°10'00"W - 255.23: feet=elong said southern line, the easterly right of way of Old Solon Rd., which is now ACT DW; Thence S05°34'20"E-140.77 feet along said easterly right of way; Thence S05'30'01 "W - 179.6&feet along a 473.80 foot radius curve concave westedy, with a central angle of 21°43'42", having a Chord length of 178.60 feet, along said easterly right of way; Thence S00`00'00" — 229.52 feet; Thence S88°41'21 "W—129.33 feet; Thence S81 "04'58"W — 222.27 feet; Thence S81 °48'39"W — 73.31 feet; Thence S89°48'36"W — 121.43 feet to the SE Comer of property survey recorded in Bk 4 — Pg 160, which is also on the northern right of way of Old Solon Rd; Thence N00°18'17"W — 568.41 feet along the easterly line of said property survey; Thence N85°04'45"W — 315.20 feet; Thence N22`03'06"W—103.86 feet to the NW corner of said property survey to an iron rod with cap #15747, also located on the southern right of way of North Dodge Street and Highway 1; Thence along said southern Highway 1 right of way the following courses: N55°02'56"E — 1007.60 feet; N49°52'15"E — 228.74 feet; N60°18'11"E — 213.93 feet; Thence N58°59'27"E — 235.92 feet to the NW comer of Auditors Parcel 96016, which is also the southerly right of way of Interstate 180; Thence N58°01'55"E — 397.37 feet; Thence N73°52'08"E — 215.20 feet to the Point of Beginning. The described area contains 33.64 acres and is subject to easements and restrictions of record Ordinance No. Page 3 Section II. Zoning Mao. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of the ordinance as approved by law. Section III. Conditional Zoning Agreement. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance. Section IV. Certification and Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and any agreements or other documentation authorized and required by the Conditional Zoning Agreement, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law. Section V. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section VI. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section VII. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 380. Passed and approved this day of , 2025. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by City Attorney's Office — -" ca ry ui Prepared by. Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ25-00l Conditional Zoning Agreement This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City'), and JNB Iowa City, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"). Whereas, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 33.6 acres of property located east of N. Dodge Street and south of 1-80, legally described below; and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for uses consistent with General Commercial, Mixed Use, and PublictPrivate Open Space; and Whereas, the property has never been platted and the rezoning allows for increased development potential and creates a public need to subdivide the property to ensure an interconnected street and block network prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings; and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need to verify that the existing sanitary infrastructure can accommodate the full buildout of the area being rezoned, a Flow study is required prior to final plat approval of the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch of the North Branch Dam Trunk sewer with potential upgrades made and accepted by the City prior to the issuance of any building permits; and Whereas, due to the increased development potential the rezoning creates a public need to provide a transition from existing residential uses by ensuring that commercial areas that either abut either N. Dodge Street or land that is zoned residential must include a 30' wide landscaped buffer strips that are landscaped according to the plan approved by the City Forester, and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need for the installation of a 10' wide sidewalk on the eastern/southern portion of the N. Dodge Street right-of-way between N. Scott Btvd and ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer; and G? Whereas, the rezoning allows for increased development potential and creates a!public need for intersection improvements at ACT Circle and N. Dodge Street. Specifically, a.southhound left -turn lane and northbound right -turn lane on N. Dodge Street at ACT Circle subi to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. Installation of improvers its shall be required prior to issuance of building permits; and Whereas, the rezoning creates a public need to ensure access to N. Dodge Street is appropriately limited and any request for an additional driveway access to the subject property north of the N. Dodge St/ACT Circle intersection shall be limited to a right-in/right-out access only; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate conditions regarding the approval of a preliminary and final plat, ensuring that the existing sewer system has capacity to support the rezoned area, landscaped buffer strips, a 10' wide sidewalk along N. Dodge Street, and installation of turn lane improvements at the ACT Circle/N. Dodge Street intersection, as well as limiting access to the subject property from N. Dodge Street the rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2025) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and Whereas, the Owner agrees to develop this property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Conditional Zoning Agreement. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Owner is the legal title holder of the property legally described as Auditor's Parcel #96022, recorded in Plat Book 37 — Page 4, and a portion of Auditor's Parcel #96016, recorded in Plat Book 36 — Page 348, and Auditor's Parcel #96015, recorded in Plat Book 36 — Page 347, and a portion of Auditor's Parcel #96021, recorded in Plat Book 37 — Page 3, and a portion of Auditor's Parcel 2005047, recorded in Plat Book 49 — Page 123, and a portion of survey plat, recorded in Plat Book 17 — Page 27 and a portion of a survey plat, recorded in Plat Book 4 — Page 160, and a portion of the W1/2 NW 1/4, Section 1, Township 79 North, Range 6W of the Fifth P.M, and all located within the E1/2 NE 1/4, Section 2, Township 79 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 36, Township 80 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 36 Township 80 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and the W1/2 NW 1/4, Section 1, Township 79 North Range 6 West, of the Fifth P.M, and all located within Warranty Deed as described in Book 6644 — Page 171 and Recorded in Johnson County Recorder's Office, described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8" iron rod with an IDOT cap located on the southern right of way.Qf Intaii%tate 180 and the SW comer of Auditors Parcel 96022; Thence N73' 25' 54"E—183.16 feetalongsaid right: of way, to the point of intersection of the east line of SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 36-80-06,: which is also the NE comer of said Auditor's Parcel, Thence N73'50'43"E —11.07 feet along said southern right of way, to the point of intersection of the extension line of the east line of the NW 1/4 NW T/4 Section 01-79-06; Thence S01'46'34"E - 584.70 feet along said east line; Thence S88'3112 402.09 feet; Thence S43'10'00" — 851.17 feet; Thence S01 50'00"E - 150.00 feet to the souttlkn line of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 01-79-06; Thence S88'10'00"W - 255.23 feet along said southern line, the easterly right of way of Old Solon Rd., which is now ACT DR.; Thence S05'34'20"E-140.77 feet along said easterly right of way; Thence S05'30'01"W-179.68 feet along a 473.80 foot radius curve concave westerly, with a central angle of 21'43'42", having a Chord length of 178.60 feet, along said easterly right of way; Thence S00'00'00" — 229.52 feet; Thence S88'41'21 "W — 129.33 feet; Thence S81'04'58'W — 222.27 feet; Thence S81'48'39"W — 73.31 feet; Thence S89'48'36"W — 121.43 feet to the SE Comer of property survey recorded in Bk 4 — Pg 160, which is also on the northern right of way of Old Solon Rd; Thence N00'1817"W — 568.41 feet along the easterly line of said property survey; Thence N85'04'45"W — 315.20 feet; Thence N22'03'06"W—103.86 feet to the NW corner of said property survey to an iron rod with cap #15747, also located on the southern right of way of North Dodge Street and Highway 1; Thence along said southern Highway 1 right of way the following courses: N55'02'56"E — 1007.60 feet; N49'52'15"E — 228.74 feet; N60'18'1 VIE —213.93 feet; Thence N58'59'27"E — 235.92 feet to the NW comer of Auditor's Parcel96016, which is also the southerly right of way of Interstate 180; Thence N58'01'55"E — 397.37 feet; Thence N73'52'08"E — 215.20 feet to the Point of Beginning The described area contains 33.64 acres and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. 2. Owner acknowledges that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5 (2025) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change. 3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owner agrees that development of the subject property will conform to all requirements of the Zoning Code, as well as the following conditions: a. Prior to issuance of building permits for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings, the subject property shall go through the subdivision process and obtain approval of a preliminary and final plat. b. Prior to final plat approval, a Flow study shall be prepared for the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer. If any of the existing sections of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer do not have the capacity to support the full buildout of the area being rezoned, upgrades will need to be made and accepted by the City prior to the issuance of any building permits. If sewage from the area being rezoned will be conveyed to the Highlander Lift Station, a flow study shall be prepared for the Highlander Lift Station. c. Prior to site plan approval, commercial areas along N. Dodge St that abut either N. Dodge Street or land that is zoned residential must include landscaped buffer strips that do not allow any development. These strips shall be located on the commercial property, shall be 30' wide, shall be located along N. Dodge&treet, which is an important gateway to the City, as well as in areas that abut MI;idential.. zones, and shall be landscaped according to the plan that is approved by"the City' Forester. W d. Prior to issuance of a building permit, installation of 10' wide sidewalk on the eastern/southern portion of the N. Dodge Street right-of-way between N. Scott Blvd and ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Enginee6 o, e. Prior to final plat approval, submission of construction drawings for a southbound left turn lane and northbound right -turn lane on N. Dodge Street at ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of building permits. f. Prior to final plat approval, submission of construction drawings for the 4m leg of the ACT Circle / N. Dodge St intersection subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of building permits. g. Any request for an additional driveway access to the subject property north of the N. Dodge St/ACT Circle intersection shall be limited to a right-in/right-out access only. This access requires review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. 4. The conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code §414.5 (2025), and that said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning change. 5. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, shall inure to the benefit of and bind all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until released of record by the City for the above -described property, upon which occurrence these conditions shall be deemed satisfied and this agreement of no further force and effect. Nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 6. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at the Owner's expense. Dated this day of .2025. City of Iowa City JNB Iowa City, LLC Bruce Teague, Mayor By: Attest: Kellie Grace, City Clerk n w Approved by: � J'YI City Attorney's Office N cn City of Iowa City Acknowledgement: State of Iowa ) ) ss: Johnson County ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on . 2025 by Bruce Teague and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa (Stamp or Seal) My commission expires: JNB Iowa City, LLC Acknowledgement: State of County of This record was acknowledged before me on , 2025 by (name) as (title) of JNB Iowa City, LLC Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa (Stamp or Seal) My commission expires: c v cn Prepared by: Olivia Ziegler, Planning Intern 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 31P35e-5230 (REZ254009) Ordinance No. An ordinance rezoning approximately 37.9 acres of land located at 2510 N. Dodge Street from Research Development Park (RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone. Whereas, the Owner, GSD North Dodge, LLC, has requested the rezoning of 37.9 acres of land located at 2510 N. Dodge Street from Research Development Park (RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone; and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for Office Research Park Development Centers, and the North District Plan acknowledges the surplus of office use designation within the area, and suggests alternative uses should be considered in this area; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and has recommended approval. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I Approval. Property described below is hereby reclassified Intensive Commercial (CI- S) zone, as indicated; The West one-half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 80 North, Range 6 West of the 5tb P.M. and Commencing at the NW Comer of the NE1/4 of the SW114 of Section 36, Twp. 80 North, Range 6 West of the 5`h P.M.; Thence S 0'08' W along the West line of said NEt/4 SW1/4 of Section 36, 281 feet; thence East 412.0 feet to the center line of Iowa Highway No. 1 (formerly designated as Iowa Highway # 261); thence Northeasterly along the tinter line of said Highway, along a 2865 foot radius curve, concave Easterly with a central angle of 15° to its intersection with the North line of said NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 36; thence N 89°18' W 566.0 feet along the North line of said NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 36, to the point of, beginning. Excepting that part thereof condemned by the Iowa State Highway Commission. for theuse and benefit of the State of Iowa as shown by the condemnation proceeding recorded in %took 254, Page 155, in the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, and furtherrexcepting therefrom those parcels conveyed to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to Deeds recorded in Book 1075, Page 408 and Book 5265, Page 30 of the Johnson County, Iowa Recorders Office. Section It. Zoning Map. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of the ordinance as approved by law. Section III. Certification And Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law. Section IV. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance No. Page 2 Section V. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section VI. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this _ day of , 2025. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by City Attorneys Office c rn w ' N (fl Ordinance No. Page 1 Prepared by: Rachael Schaefer, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ25-0012) Ordinance No. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code and Title 15, Land Subdivision, to update the Neighborhood Open Space Requirements (REZ25-0012) Whereas, neighborhood open space is considered a vital part of Iowa City's community and often serves as a focal point of neighborhood activity; and Whereas, attractive open space enhances and serves the immediate and future needs of area residents in the same way as other capital improvements such as streets, water mains, and sanitary and stone sewers serve residents of a neighborhood; and Whereas, it is the intent of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to ensure that adequate usable neighborhood open space, parks and recreation facilities are provided in a manner consistent with the Parks Master Plan adopted on September 19, 2017 (Resolution No. 17-309), and that the method of assuring such open space is calculated in a predictable and reasonable way as development occurs in the City; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City, Iowa has determined that new subdivisions impact existing neighborhood open space, as well as a need for additional neighborhood open space; and Whereas, the provision of neighborhood open space through dedication and/or the payment of fees to be used for land acquisition in lieu of dedication is a reasonable and objective method for addressing and alleviating such impact, and also promoting and protecting the public health, safely and welfare of the residents of Iowa City; and Whereas, the current neighborhood open space requirements, adopted in 1994 (Ordinance No. 94-3648), are based on maximum residential density, and significant zoning code updates since that time have rendered this formula unworkable in some cases; and Whereas, the adoption of the Form -Based Code and Standards allows a wide range of housing types, resulting in unusually high theoretical maximum densities that do not reflect likely development patterns, and thereby distort the open space calculation; and Whereas, some zoning districts, such as those in the Riverfront Crossings District,and the Central Business District, do not have maximum density standards, making the existing open space formula infeasible to implement; and Whereas, the City seeks to adopt a new open space formula that is predictable and functional across all zoning districts, regardless of density assumptions; and Whereas, the inclusion of a 10% cap on the neighborhood open space requirement ensures that the amount of land or fee in -lieu contribution remains proportional to the scale of the development, preventing disproportionately high burdens on projects with smaller sites or higher densities; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the zoning code amendments set forth below at the July 16, 2025 meeting and recommended approval. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendments. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as follows: Ordinance No. Page 2 A. Amend 14-5K-1, Purpose, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: The neighborhood open space requirements ensure that adequate usable neighborhood open space, parks and recreation facilities are provided in a manner that is consistent with the parks master plan, as amended, by using a calculable method to equitably apportion the costs of acquiring and developing land for those purposes. The provisions of this article require development, which creates increased needs for neighborhood open space ("open space impact"), to pay a proportionate share of the city's capital improvements to fulfill said open space impact. Usable neighborhood open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails, preferably located within natural greenway systems, private open space that is publicly accessible, and neighborhood parks that serve nearby residents. Part on6 Of affleF GGIMMURibf Pad% may be adapted for . This article is also intended to encourage, wherever reasonably feasible, the dedication of sensitive areas in conjunction with usable open space. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005) B. Amend 14-5K-2, Applicability, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Asa condition of approval for preliminary plats containing residential use residential developments, the applicant shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu of land, or a combination thereof, for park, greenway, recreational and open space purposes, as determined by the city and in accordance with the provisions of this article. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005) C. Amend 14-5K-3, Dedication of Land, by deleting the strikethrough text and addirlthe underlined text: _ A. Amount Of Land To Be Dedicated: The amount of land dedication shall be determined by the following formula. This formula is deemed a reasonable calculation of the additional need for neighborhood open space created by the subject subdivision OF-plaaaed-develepmeR . , wheFeJ base zone); 7ewabity; # of units x PDU x 3/1000, where # of units = Number of new units is determined as noted in the Table 5K-1: PDU = Persons per dwelling unit based on the most recent census; and 3/1,000 = Acres for of active neighborhood open space required per 1,000 persons, as Table 5K-1: Determining Unit Number Ordinance No. Page 3 Zone Unit Number Determined by Single -Family Residential Allowable units based on the following dimensional requirements: Lot size. Lot frontage, and Lot width Multi -Family Residential and For every Platted lot: Maximum dwelling units Per undeveloped Commercial Zones (with acre (43,560 divided by the minimum lot area requirement for the highest density residential use allowed in the subiecl base residential uses) zone) x 0.65 River Front Crossings and Unit number to be Provided by developer at submittal of Eastside Mixed Use Districts Preliminary Plat application Form -Based Total unit number on Neighborhood Plan 1�-- r— :� -< w Planned Development Total unit number on Preliminary OPD Plan Overlays (OPDs) B. Dedication Cap: The maximum land dedication reauirement is 10% of the total acres of land being developed. 9, C. Nature Of Land To Be Dedicated: Except as otherwise required by the city, all dedications of land shall meet the following criteria: 1. Usability: At least ninety percent (90%) of the land required to be dedicated shall be located outside of floodways, lakes or other water bodies, areas with slopes greater than fifteen percent (15%), wetlands subject to federal or state regulatory jurisdiction and other areas the city reasonably deems unsuitable for neighborhood open space due to topography, flooding or other appropriate considerations. Dry bottom storm water detention facilities and dry creek areas may be credited toward reaching a portion of the required land dedication when the city determines that such areas are suitable for use as neighborhood open space. Pedestrian/bicycle trails and private open space that is publicly accessible may be credited toward reaching the required land dedication when the city determines that such areas are suitable for use as neighborhood open space. The city encourages the dedication of lakes, ponds, creeks, other water bodies, wetlands falling under the jurisdiction of state or federal agencies and other sensitive areas including woodland areas, both as ten percent (10%) of and in addition to the dedicated land required by this article, if sufficient abutting land is dedicated as a usable, public recreation area or park. 2. Unity: The dedicated land shall form a single parcel of land, except where the city determines that two (2) or more parcels or greenways/trails would best serve the public interest, given the type and distribution of neighborhood open space needed to adequately serve the proposed development. If the city determines that two (2) or more parcels would best serve the public interest, the city may require that such parcels be connected by a dedicated strip of land at Ordinance No. Page 4 least twenty feet (20') wide in order to provide access and continuity between said parcels. 3. Location: The dedicated land shall be located so as to reasonably serve the recreation and open space needs of the residents of the subdivision OF Planned development. 4. Shape: If a sufficient amount of land is dedicated to accommodate recreational facilities and activities, such as fields, courts or playground equipment, the shape of the dedicated land shall be suitable for such facilities and activities. Linear open space should be of sufficient width to accommodate trails and adjacent greenways. 5. Access: a. Greenways/Trails: Public access to greenways/trails shall be provided by a public access easement at least twenty feet (20') in width. In addition, greenwaysftrails shall be connected to existing or proposed greenwaysftrails on adjacent property. b. Parks: Public access to the dedicated land to be used for parks shall be provided either by adjoining public street frontage or by a dedicatee public access easement at least fifty feet (50') in width, which connects the) dedicated land to a public street or right of way. The gradesadjacent to existing and proposed streets shall permit reasonable acoessito th dedicated land. The parcel shall be safely accessible to pede�ttia2#affic. 6. Responsibility For Site Preparation: v a. The city may require the subdivider or developer to grade and seed those portions of the dedicated land to be improved prior to dedication of the property and prior to the city's acceptance of the dedication. b. Where the dedicated land is located adjacent to a street, the subdivider or developer shall remain responsible for the installation of utilities, sidewalks and other improvements required along that street segment. c. Prior to dedication, the subdivider or developer shall be responsible for restoring satisfactory ground cover and controlling erosion on land to be dedicated that has been disrupted as a result of development activities by the subdivider or developer. D. G Procedure For Dedication Of Land: 1. The dedication of land shall be reviewed as part of the preliminary subdivision platapplicable. The subdivider or developer shall designate the area or areas of land to be dedicated pursuant to this article on the preliminary subdivision plat eFplanned development plaa. Where wetlands have been delineated on the property, the preliminary subdivision plat shall also identify the boundaries of such wetlands. 2. Upon receipt of the preliminary subdivision plat, the diFGGtGF Of Planning and irector of neighborhood & development services (NDS) shall submit a copy to the director of parks and recreation for review by the parks and fecreation commission. The parks and recreation commission shall submit Ordinance No. Page 5 recommendations concerning the land to be dedicated to the planning and zoning commission within twenty-one (21) business days of the receipt of a complete application for preliminary subdivision plat OFpreliraiaaFy planned developmenE. 3. Once the final subdivision plat or final planned developmAn is approved, and any public improvements required to be installed by the subdivider or developer within the land to be dedicated have been installed, approved, and accepted by the city, and the subdivider or developer has completed site preparation pursuant to subsection B6 of this section, the subdivider or developer shall provide a properly executed warranty deed conveying the dedicated land to the city within two (2) years of final plat approval (OF final planned developmen approval) r by the time the city issues fifty percent (50%) of the certificates of occupancy for the subdivision, at the discretion of the city, or as otherwise specified in the subdivider's or developer agreement. 4. The city shall formally accept the dedication of land for open space, parkland or greenways/trails by resolution. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005) D. Amend 14-5K-4, Payment of Fees in Lieu, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: A. General: The payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land may occur at the request of the subdivider or developer with approval by the city, or may be required by the city. The payment of fees in lieu of land dedication shall be reviewed and approvo,as part of the preliminary subdivision plat t -- B. Request By Subdivider Or Developer: 1. If a payment in lieu of open space is requested, the subdivider or developer must include such request in a letter submitted with the application forapreliminary subdivision OF PF8I FR naFy plaRRed develOPM8R, whichever is applicable. 2. The PGID direeter director of neighborhood & development services (NDS) will forward a copy of the preliminary subdivision plat er$reliFn naq-planned developmen4, along with a copy of the letter requesting payment of fees in lieu of land dedication to the director of depakmen of parks and recreation for review by the parks and recreation commission. The commission shall submit any and all recommendations concerning the payment of fees in lieu of dedication to the planning and zoning commission within twenty one (21) business days of the date a complete application for preliminary subdivision plaor planned development is submitted. 3. The planning and zoning commission will consider the request for payment of fees in lieu of land dedication during the subdivision erplaaaed-development review process and forward its recommendations to the city council. C. Determination Of Fees In Lieu Of Dedication Criteria: The city may, at its discretion, require the payment of fees in lieu of the subdivider dedicating land, if the city finds that all or part of the land required for dedication is not suitable for public recreation and open space purposes, or upon a finding that the recreational needs of the proposed subdivision can be met by other park, greenway, or recreational facilities planned or constructed by the city within reasonable proximity to the subdivision. The city shall consider the following factors in making its determination: Ordinance No. Page 6 1. Recreational and open space elements of the city comprehensive plan, as amended, and the relation of the subdivision to the proposed open space and recreational areas; 2. Topographic and geologic conditions of the land available for dedication; 3. Size, shape, location of and access to the land available for dedication; 4. The character and recreational needs of the neighborhood where the subdivision is located; 5. The costs of developing open space and recreational areas in the subdivision; 6. The actual or potential development of open space and recreational areas on land adjacent to the subdivision which will serve the needs of the subdivision; 7. Recommendations of staff, the parks and recreation commission and the planning and zoning commission; and 8. Any other relevant information. r_ c.. D. Time Of Payment: Fees in lieu of dedication must be paid in full by the subdivider/developer prior to the issuance of the first building. permit for a lot in the subdivision. E. Amount Of Payment: The fee shall be equal to the fair market value of the land that ftabotherwise would have been required for dedication. The fair market value of the undeveloped land shall be determined by a qualified real estate appraiser or by other means who -is -acceptable to both the city and the subdivider or developer. The city and subdivider/developer will equally share the appraisal costs. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15- 2005) E. Amend 14-5K-5, Requiring Both Dedication of Land and Payment of Fee, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: The city may, at its discretion, require a subdivider development to dedicate a portion of the land required under the formula set forth in this article, and also to pay a fee in lieu of dedication for the remaining portion of the land by said formula. The fee for the remaining portion shall be determined by a qualified real estate appraiser or by other means who -isacceptable to both the city and subdivider or developer. The city and subdivider/developer will equally share the appraisal costs. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005) F. Amend 14-5K-6, Use of Funds, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: A. The neighborhood open space district boundary map (see fqure 5K-1 of this section), divides the city into neighborhood open space districts. All payments in lieu of dedication shall be deposited in a special neighborhood open space account designated by the name of the contributing development. All payments will be used to acquire or develop open spaces, parks, recreation facilities and greenways/irails that are located within the neighborhood open space district containing the subject subdivision eFp4aaaed-develepraeat and will benefit the residents of the subdivision eF planneddevelopmentfor which payment has been made. FIGURE 5K-1 Neighborhood Open Space District Boundary Map Ordinance No. Page 7 B. The city must use the payment in lieu of dedication within five (5) years from the date received. This period will be automatically extended an additional five (5) years if the subdivider/developer has not constructed at least fifty percent (50%) of the units within the subdivision OF planned developmen for which payment in lieu of dedication has been made. C. If the city has not spent the funds by the last day of the five (5) year period or, if extended, by the last day of an additional five (5) years, the city shall, within ninety (90) days thereafter, mail to the property owner, at the address on file with the Johnson County treasurer's office, a proportional refund based on the percentage of the platted lots they own of the total platted lots in the subdivision Gcplaaaed-develepmea4. The subdivider's agreement/development agreement for each sutx ivision/plaaaed develepmen for which the subdivider/developer has made payments in lieu of dedication shall inform all property owners and successors in interest to properties in the subdivision/plaaaed-develepmea4 of the right to a refund as provided for herein. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005) G. Amend 15-3-5. Neighborhood Open Space Requirements, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: A. Intent And Purpose: The neighborhood open space requirements are intended to ensure provision of adequate usable neighborhood open space, parks and recreation facilities in a manner that is consistent with the parks master plan, as amended, by using a fair and reasonably calculable method to equitably apportion the costs of acquiring and/or developing land for those purposes. 7 Ordinance No. Page 8 Active, usable neighborhood open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails preferably located within natural greenway systems Private open space that is oublicly accessible, and else-iasludeR neighborhood parks that serve nearby residents. B. Dedication Of Land Or Payment Of Fees In Lieu Of Land Required: The dedication of land shall be reviewed as part of the preliminary subdivision plat. As a condition of approval for preliminary Plats containing residential uses the applicant shall dedicate land or pay a fee in lieu of land, or a combination thereof, for park, greenway, recreational and open space purposes, as determined by the city and in accordance with the provisions of title 14, chapter 5, article K, "Neighborhood Open Space Requirements", of this code. (Ord. 08-4313, 8-26-2008) c N O� Ordinance No. Page 9 Section I. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 380. Passed and approved this day of Mayor Attest: City Clerk 2025. Approved by City Attorney's Office c _ w ' N T Item #9.a, 9.b, 9.c, 9.d & 9.e STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: 1 r ®1 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Plannin g & Zonin g Agenda Items AUGUST 5, 2025 Item 9.a: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25 -0001) Resolution on a proposed amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use map from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. m ff. x di h�CfR}L _ rr. � I I 1 4 I I I TT-----T--��� 1_ — I I � , Ni + 5 4 ==u=C3EC CC1MA=E1Er;3'':'E = J N AMENDMEr%T -.=C RES) l; 1 SC6TT EI:bD SC6TT EI:bD 1 ' I I 1 I DIV RSI .cco-o �I..�wc carowa�rmla i Ycataialx�lAi fa7Y3�pw1���$$iFi� Wii $ia� 3iP.inl�J, hC ilRLlp� L %atl��rtlu R_ F4 wGYf C7Y IC.CkRsa3m iGSl�Wfia w' ilRij�6hR�Qii.GY a'�CO nul�jMhCaJT4ti "BSI Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria (Section 14-8D-3D) 1. Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest. The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the comprehensive plan, including any district plans or other amendments thereto. Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light • IC2030 Plan (adopted 2013) identifies the former ACT campus and surrounding areas as appropriate for office research parks Much has changed in the past 12 yea rs: Interest in offices locating within downtowns Increase in office vacancies from pandemic ACT formerly employed 1,200 people within 352,650 sq ft ACT currently employing 75 employees within 53,871 sq ft Sale of the property Helps to meet need for housing IC2030 Plan adopted when ACT was fully operational; aligning with the existing land use IC2030 Plan recognizes that that the amount of office research park identified may be unrealistic Since adoption of the plan the likelihood of more office parks in this area has further declined with the closing and sale of the ACT campus and Pearsons Land Use Goals & Strategies: Encourage compact, efficient development that is contiguous and connected to existing neighborhoods to reduce the cost of extending infrastructure and services and to preserve farmland and open space at the edge of the city. Identify areas and properties that are appropriate for infill development. Compatible with Ensure that infill development is compatible and complementary to the surrounding neighborhood. other policies or Plan for commercial development in defined commercial nodes, including small-scale provisions of the neighborhood commercial centers. Discourage linear strip commercial development that discourages walking and biking and does not contribute to the development of compact, urban comprehensive neighborhoods. Provide for appropriate transitions between high and low -density development plan and between Housing Goals & Strategies: Encourage a diversity of housing options in all neighborhood. Ensure a mix of housing types within each neighborhood, to provide options for households of all types (singles, families, retirees, etc.) and people of all incomes. Identify and support infill development and redevelopment opportunities in areas where services and infrastructure are already in place. Concentrate new development in areas contiguous to existing neighborhoods where it is most cost effective to extend infrastructure and services. commercial areas and residential zones Annexation (1969 — 1972) Adoption of Northeast District Plan (1999) Adoption of IC2030 —Comprehensive Plan (2013) Zonin Code Adoption —P&Z recommendation to City Council (2005� Rezoning 48.6 acres inside ACT Circle from Office Research Park (ORP) zone and Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone —P&Z recommendation to City Council (November 2024) Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Future Land Use Plan Map change from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. —P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Rezoning 22.5 acres east of N. Scott Blvd. on N. Dubuque Rd. from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) zone, RS- 5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single - Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone.—P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Rezoning 33.64 acres east of N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone.—P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Preliminary & Final Plats—P&Z/CC Site Plan — Staff Review Building Permits — Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of CPA25-0001, a change to the future land use designation of the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan for approximately 57 acres of property located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street from Office Research Development Centers to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space. cw ��wr®�.� CITY OF IOWA CITY Down Cir Z RS5 C -H1 CO 1 gti Odd 0 o RR1 n rd�ss m Nil/4 RS5 >5 RR'I P1 N Dubuque Rd RS5 "` # +k CO1 RDP OR ACT Dr P1 RS5 RS5 RS8 t R55 T U ID-RS ORP RM12 .44 RS8 AL An application requesting a rezoning of approximately 22.5 acres of land along N. Dubuque Rd., east of N. Scott Blvd. from Rural Residential (RR1) zone, Low Density Single -Family RS>5 Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim � e°\\ee ID-RS Ir —�. -4 ui A-1h -W'..aM_ CITY OF IOWA CITY ID -RP ID-RS n Down Cir Zoning r, i rrpnt 22.5 acres: Mix of multiple zoning designations Rural Residential (RR-1) Low Density Single-family Residential (IRS-5) RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay Research Development Park (RDP) Interim Development Single - Family Residential (ID-RS) Proposed : 22.5 acres: Mixed Use (MU) Allows a variety of both residential and non-residential uses Assisted Group Living, Single - Family, Duplex Multi -Family Office, Retail, Eating Establishments General Development Approval Criteria Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Compatibility with existing neighborhood Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment Land Use Goals & Strategies Encourage compact, efficient development Plan for commercial development Discourage linear strip commercial development Provide for appropriate transitions Housing Goals & Strategies Encourage a diversity of housing options Compatibility with Existing Neighborhood Surrounded by a diversity of land uses: Single family homes Former ACT Campus ICCSD office building Oaknoll East — multi -family Recommended conditions: Commercial uses that abut residential zones must have a 30' landscaped buffer Commercial development will require full cut off light fixtures Traffic Study: N. Scott Blvd. and N. Dubuque Rd. intersection will not provide an acceptable level of service (LOS) through the 2047 buildout design LOS issue is limited to the Scooter's Coffee access and is anticipated to arise regardless of the proposed rezoning Limited to 30-45 minutes during AM peak hour City Engineer concurs with study Sanitary Sewer: Need more information on the existing sanitary sewer in the area Recommended conditions: Approval of a preliminary and final plat N. Dubuque Rd must meet the City's standards for a 28' wide street with curb and gutter and sidewalks Flow study needed for the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer Annexation (1969 — 1972) Adoption of Northeast District Plan (1999) Adoption of IC2030 —Comprehensive Plan (2013) Zonin Code Adoption —P&Z recommendation to City Council (2005� Rezoning 48.6 acres inside ACT Circle from Office Research Park (ORP) zone and Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone —P&Z recommendation to City Council (November 2024) Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Future Land Use Plan Map change from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. —P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Rezoning 22.5 acres east of N. Scott Blvd. on N. Dubuque Rd. from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) zone, RS- 5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single - Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone.—P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Rezoning 33.64 acres east of N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone.—P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Preliminary & Final Plats—P&Z/CC Site Plan — Staff Review Building Permits — Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ24-0013, a request to rezone approximately 22.5 acres of land along N. Dubuque Rd. east of N. Scott Blvd. to Mixed Use (MU) zone subject to the following conditions: Prior to issuance of any building permits, the subject area shall go through the subdivision process and obtain approval of a preliminary and final plat. Prior to final plat approval, submission of construction drawings demonstrating that N. Dubuque Rd. between N. Scott Blvd. and ACT Dr. meets City standards for a 28-foot wide street with curb and gutter and sidewalks. Drawings shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of a building permit. Prior to final plat approval, a flow study shall be prepared for the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer. If any of the existing sections of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer do not have the capacity to support the full buildout of the area being rezoned, upgrades will need to be made and accepted by the City prior to the issuance of any building permits. Recommendation Conditions continued: Prior to site plan approval, any commercial use that abuts residential zones must include landscaped buffer strips that do not allow any development. These strips shall be located on the commercial property, shall be 30' wide, shall be located in areas that abut residential zones, and shall be landscaped according to the plan that is approved by the City Forester. The landscaping plan shall meet the S3 standards and include a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees that will be at least 30' tall upon maturity. Commercial development shall require full cut off light fixtures (i.e. no light shall be emitted above 90 degrees). 2 ; n N Dubuque -Rd e e An application to rezone approximately 33.64 acres of land A�TDr located south of I-80 and east of N. Dodge Street from Office We N � a 1 III X� CITY OF IOWA CITY Nt to 80 Eb REZ25-0008 0 0.04 0.09 0.18 Miles South of I-80, East of N. Dodge Street I i I i I y� f ri X ♦ ♦ 1 10 imp 1PPVAI N-11 I • • . NMimi •- • J Prepared By: Olivia Ziegler Date Prepared: June 2025 ID -RP IE4 P (� 0 Ebm Zoning r, i rrpnt 33.64 acres: Office Research Park (ORP) Provides large office and research firms Proposed : 33.64: Community Commercial (CC-2) Allows upper floor multi -family as a provisional use Allows a variety of commercial uses, such as restaurants, retail, and office Some more intensive commercial uses allowed, such as lower scale manufacturing and vehicle repair General Development Approval Criteria Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Compatibility with existing neighborhood Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment Land Use, Economic & Transportation Goals & Strategies Encourage compact, efficient development Plan for commercial development Discourage linear strip commercial development Provide for appropriate transitions Encourage a diversity of housing options Increase and diversify the property tax base Provide an environment that supports quality employment Encourage a healthy mix of independent and national businesses Improve the environmental and economic health of the community Support projects that provide opportunities for workers to live near employment Accommodate all modes of transportation Design arterials as "complete streets" Require sidewalks on both sides of city streets Encourage walking and biking Compatibility with Existing Neighborhood Property is a portion of the former ACT campus Remainder of the campus is to the east Recommended conditions: Commercial uses along N. Dodge St and areas that abut residential zones must have a 30' landscaped buffer Traffiq5tuday: • Existing lane configuration and stop control at the N. Dodge St. and ACT Circle intersection will not provide an acceptable level of service (LOS) • Traffic study recommends: • A signalized intersection • Installation of a fourth leg that would provide access to the subject property • A dedicated northbound right turn lane and south bound left turn lane • City Engineer concurs with study • City will be installing a traffic signal at this intersection Sa n ita ry Sewe r: Need more information on the existing sanitary sewer in the area Recommended conditions: Approval of a preliminary and final plat Installation of 10' wide sidewalk on the eastern/southern portion of the N. Dodge Street right-of-way between N. Scott Blvd and ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Annexation (1969 — 1972) Adoption of Northeast District Plan (1999) Adoption of IC2030 —Comprehensive Plan (2013) Zonin Code Adoption —P&Z recommendation to City Council (2005� Rezoning 48.6 acres inside ACT Circle from Office Research Park (ORP) zone and Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone —P&Z recommendation to City Council (November 2024) Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Future Land Use Plan Map change from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. —P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Rezoning 22.5 acres east of N. Scott Blvd. on N. Dubuque Rd. from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) zone, RS- 5 with a Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development Single - Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone.—P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Rezoning 33.64 acres east of N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone.—P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Preliminary & Final Plats—P&Z/CC Site Plan — Staff Review Building Permits — Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ25-0008, a request to rezone approximately 33.64 acres of land along N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80 to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone subject to the following conditions: Prior to issuance of any building permits, the subject area shall go through the subdivision process and obtain approval of a preliminary and final plat. Prior to final plat approval, a flow study shall be prepared for the full length of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer to its point of connection with the North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer. If any of the existing sections of the North Branch of the Northeast Trunk sewer do not have the capacity to support the full buildout of the area being rezoned, upgrades will need to be made and accepted by the City prior to the issuance of any building permits. If sewage from the area being rezoned will be conveyed to the Highlander Lift Station, a flow study shall be prepared for the Highlander Lift Station. 3. Prior to site plan approval, commercial areas along N. Dodge St that abut either N. Dodge Street or land that is zoned residential must include landscaped buffer strips that do not allow any development. These strips shall be located on the commercial property, shall be 30' wide, shall be located along N. Dodge Street, which is an important gateway to the City, as well as in areas that abut residential zones, and shall be landscaped according to the plan that is a roved b the Cit Forester. Recommendations Conditions continued: Prior to issuance of a building permit, installation of 10' wide sidewalk on the eastern/southern portion of the N. Dodge Street right-of-way between N. Scott Blvd and ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to final plat approval, submission of construction drawings for a southbound left - turn lane and northbound right -turn lane on N. Dodge Street at ACT Circle subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of building permits. Prior to final plat approval, submission of construction drawings for the 41" leg of the ACT Circle / N. Dodge St intersection subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. Installation of improvements shall be required prior to issuance of building permits. Any request for an additional driveway access to the subject property north of the N. Dodge St/ACT Circle intersection shall be limited to a right-in/right-out access only. This access requires review and approval by the City Engineer and the Iowa DOT. ��wr®�.� CITY OF IOWA CITY 11 w�„ W. - -d Moss Ridge Rd e *ti s yb \ i� h 1 - \•Q ..� � _ _ _ � kill e -'� r � North gat 41 27 1 F N%`ir ;�ti1i An application to rezone 37.9 acres of land from Research Development ao whto, N Dodge st Park zone (RDP) to Intensive Commercial zone (CI-1). ate so - .� r,. me St Nb to 80 EbA _ 1 T Zoning r, i rrpnt 37.9 acres: Research Development Park (RDP) Development of large office & research firms and other complementary uses (hotels, manufacturing, warehouse, wholesale sale, daycare) Proposed : 37.9 acres: Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Allows a variety of commercial uses Indoor commercial recreation Drinking & eating establishments Office • Sales oriented retail • Warehousing & freight movement Does not allow residential General Development Approval Criteria Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Compatibility with existing neighborhood IC2030 Comprehensive Plan FLUM: Office Research Development Center Plan Policy & Text: "For firms that require close access to Interstate 80, lots will soon be available in the recently platted Moss Ridge Campus, an approximately 172-acre office park located at the Highway 1 (North Dodge St) interchange with Interstate 80. The growing employment center that surrounds this interstate interchange is already home to a number of the City's major employers, including numerous medical and professional firms located in Northgate Corporate Park as well as ACT and NCS Pearson — education -based research and service firms" (pg. 13). Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment Land Use & Economic Goals & Strategies Plan for commercial development in defined commercial nodes. Focus industrial development on land suitable for industrial use with good access to rail and highways but buffered from residential neighborhoods. Increase and diversify the property tax base by encouraging the retention and expansion of existing businesses and attracting businesses that have growth potential and are compatible with Iowa City's economy. Improve the environmental and economic health of the community through efficient use of resources. Compatibility with Existing Neighborhood Surrounding land allow similar land uses Land to the west is also zoned CI-1 Southern boundary is I- 80 Eastern boundary is N. Dodge St Annexation & Zoning to Office Research Park (ORP) developed for Westinghouse Education Services (1970's) Adoption of IC2030 —Comprehensive Plan (2013) Zoning Code Adoption —P&Z recommendation to City Council (2005) Rezoning by Pearson from Office Research Park (ORP) to Research Development Park (RDP) to eliminate non -conforming setbacks after construction of Moss Ridge Road — P&Z recommendation to City Council (March 2014) Rezoning entire 37.9 acres from Research Development Park (RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone — P&Z recommendation to City Council (July 2025) Preliminary & Final Plats—P&Z/CC Site Plan —Staff Review Building Permits —Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning &Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ25- 0009, an application to rezone approximately 37.9 acres of land at 2510 N. Dodge Street from Research Development Park (RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone. (First Consideration) Background Neighborhood open space requirements adopted in 1994 Designed to ensure new developments provide adequate parks and open space Developers are required to dedicate land or pay a fee in lieu of land when subdividing a property Current Formula A x 0.65DU x PDU x 3/1000 =Require Open Space Dedication A = Acres of undeveloped property; 0.65 = This percentage figure reflects the average development density occurring in Iowa City DU = Maximum dwelling units per undeveloped acre (43,560 divided by the minimum lot area requirement for the highest density residential use allowed in the subject base zone); PDU = Persons per dwelling unit based on the most recent census 3/1,000 = The community standard of acres for active neighborhood open space required per 1,000 persons Why Update the Code?. Introduction of new housing types has increased maximum density in residential zones There is no maximum density in Riverfront Crossings and Central Business Districts Form -Based Zones allows for a very high density Creates burdens on small infill projects Goals of the Update Remove density from the calculation where possible Adopt a formula that works for all zoning districts Adopt a formula that balances the City's current budget and goals with a more reasonable approach for developers and subdividers Approval Criteria Staff uses the following criteria in the review zoning code text changes: Consistency with the comprehensive plan; ^onsistency with o prehensive PI,ONM Support the continued development of parks and open space to cultivate a sense of place and social connection, enhance surrounding development and property values, expand opportunities to improve the health and fitness and preserve unique features and environmentally sensitive lands. Work proactively to ensure adequate and appropriate parks and open space to serve new neighborhoods and for infill in existing neighborhoods. Applicability and Formula Procedures • Neighborhood Dedication Open Space Cap District Boundary Map • Requirement applies to residential subdivisions, commercial subdivisions containing residential uses, and planned developments • Requirement applies to preliminary plats Formula # of units x PDU x 3/1000 =Require Open Space Dedication • # of units = Number of new units is determined as noted in the table. • PDU = Persons per dwelling unit based on the most recent census (Persons per household, 2019-2023: 2.23). • 3/1000 = Acres of active neighborhood open space required per 1,000 persons. Determining Unit Number Zone Single -Family Residential Multi -Family Residential and Commercial (with residential uses) Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts Form -Based Zones Planned Development Overlays (OPDs) Unit Number Determined by Allowable units based on the following dimensional requirements: Lot size, Lot frontage, and Lot width For every platted lot: Maximum dwelling units per undeveloped acre (43,560 divided by the minimum lot area requirement for the highest density residential use allowed in the subject base zone) x 0.65 Unit number to be provided by developer at submittal of preliminary plat application Total unit number on Neighborhood Plan Total unit number on Preliminary OPD Plan Dedication Cap Maximum dedication is 10% of the total site area Example: A 10-acre property is capped at 1 acre of neighborhood open space dedication if the calculated dedication requirement is higher than 1 acre, the requirement defaults to 1 acre or the equivalent fee -in -lieu dollar amount Consolidates subareas into broader districts Expands boundaries to include growth areas outside city limits Improves use of in -lieu fees for land acquisition and park development Allows funds to be spent where parks are feasible and needed E Neighborhood Open Space District Map (20W7 N3 N2 N1 rl /`i NE7 f NW1 NW2 C1 �. 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Esri, TonnTom, rmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (9 OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User 0 0.250.5 1 1.5 2 n Community Miles o m Nap eon St SE 1D N � V% � Example Impacts Single -Family Residential Single -Family Residential Multi -Family Residential Tamarack Ridge Lexington Ave Cardinal Heights Pt 1 0.79 $25,915.95 0.010 $6,278.91 0.64 $46,439.79 0.40 $13,167.93 0.007' $4,014.00' 0.28 $20,505.04 - 0.39 - $12,748.02 - 0.003 - $2,264.91 -0.36 - $25,934.75 Notes: 1) With the newly proposed ordinance, the neighborhood open space dedication requirements would likely not be triggered for infill sites as they typically only require a final plat and not a preliminary plat. Example Impacts Difference 'A Riverfront Crossings Planned Development Overlay 700 S Dubuque Form -Based Western Homes South Village Concept (Conceptual) (Conceptual) (Conceptual) Acres to be Fee in Lieu Acres to be Fee in Lieu Acres .. be Dedicated Fee in Lieu Dedicated Dedicated 1.09 $1,462,818.23 11.28 $1,848,310.26 1.09 $141,100.13 0.19, $255,661.00' 2.35 $385,713.10 0.73 $94,797.30 - 0.90 - $1,207,157.23 - 8.93 - $1,462,597.16 - 0.36 -$46,302.83 2) The calculated dedication was greater than 10% of the total site (dedication cap), so a 10% land dedication is required for this development. 1.67 is greater than 10% of the site so 0.19 acres (10% of the site acreage) is used. Fairer: Requirements match actual unit count, not theoretical max Simpler: Easier to calculate and apply across zones Predictable: Cap prevents excessive costs Scalable: Works for infill, mixed -use, and large developments Strategic: Updated boundaries support better park planning Zoning Code Adoption —P&Z recommendation to City Council (1994) Zoning Code Amendment —Update of the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance - P&Z recommendation to City Council (2024) Preliminary & Final Plats—P&Z/CC Site Plan —Staff Review Building Permits —Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that Title 14 Zoning be amended to update requirements related to neighborhood open space dedication to continue implementing the City's goal of providing adequate open space to residents. (First Consideration) PRESENTATION CONCLUDED I r I CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org �O U� 0110 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT MANUAL AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE ADA CURB RAMPS 2025 PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on the Project Manual, including the plans, specifications, contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the ADA Curb Ramps 2025 in said city at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th day of August, 2025, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harval Hall in the City Hall, 410 East Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. This project includes removal and replacement of ADA curb ramps and sidewalk, full depth patches, and intake throat repairs and is located at various street in Iowa City. Said Project Manual and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, �� _..... =�' Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. -• - Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said Project Manual or the cost of making said improvement. N This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk ADA Curb Ramps 2025 Project 0110 — Page 1 of 1 Item #10.a STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: � r m �t..s._ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org CITY of IOWA CITY UNESCO ITY OF LITERATURE Project Locations , � 7.1 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE ■ This project generally includes: ■ Removal and replacement of existing curb ramps ■ Installing new curb ramps where curb ramps did not exist ■ Full -depth street patches ■ Final surface restoration/seeding fQ ''. ■ ADA compliant crossings ■ Additional crossings Values RACIAL EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLIMATE ACTION PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT Impact • Estimated Construction Cost: •Bid Letting: September 9, 2025 $165,000 •Award: September 16, 2025 • Start: September 29, 2025 • Completion: Spring 2026 Questions? PRESENTATION CONCLUDED I r I CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org (0-1, 0110 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT MANUAL AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE 2025 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on the Project Manual, including the plans, specifications, contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the 2025 Summer Sidewalk Repair in said city at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th day of August, 2025, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 East Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. This generally involve replacing sidewalks were identified in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 annual sidewalk inspections in various locations throughout the City. Said Project Manual and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments conceming said Project Manual or the cost of making said improvement. e 0 This notice is given by order of the City Council of 7>=;,. the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. y n U1 Kellie K. Grace, City Clerks.-, m - Ex w w 2025 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project 0110 — Page 1 of 1 Item #10.b STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: � r m �t..s._ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org CITY of IOWA CITY UNESCO ITY OF LITERATURE Sidewalk ; Inspection s p Program a s + rvegneomwa assoaatlon 6 z 8 18 s Program Highlights • Safe, pedestrian -friendly neighborhoods are a priority for our community. • Program started in late 1990's to help mitigate the complaints and issues with sidewalks. • State and City code provides the ability to require the maintenance and repair be the responsibility of the adjoining property owner. • One geographical area each year is inspected. • Notifications are sent to the property owners to make repairs. • If not successfully repaired by the deadline, the City will publicly bid the repair work to a contractor and invoice the property owner the repair costs. - 4 I f ear re�. 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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. Copies of proposed ordinances and resolutions are 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@iowacity.org Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney G C_: G D a Iz,[s1[axaiaa:»[aaye;iI fW to d 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: A resolution conveying a portion of the sanitary sewer easement located within Lot 1 of the McGrath subdivision to Warrior Enterprises, LLC. Said public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 191� of August, 2025, 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. Copies of proposed ordinances and resolutions are 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@iowacity.org Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney 0 0 m O D _ w ib.c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of August, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider a resolution approving the conveyance of an electric line easement to ITC Midwest LLC. A copy of the proposed resolution 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. KELLIE K. GRACE, CITY CLERK m N � m - rn T _ Y (lr w R-1 r tr ifA sib f'ir;. •NlYi t4'.Y i IM wm nut.. v:lu M-4 nKRE 41%W I b[! .zll! anG'A WIIf. (~Ak �;t ItIW1 'LijG ITC Midwest Area Manager - Cedar Rapids Phone: (319) 432-1838 Email: jtoledo@ltctransco.com IT�� ITC MIDWEST 3165 Edgewood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 ' ' L. 0peratiq LDCatlorl S: Dubuque, Iowa City and Perry,Iowa; and Albert Lea and Lakel,eld,Minuesota A FORTIS COMPANY 877.ITC.ITC9(877.482.4829) www.itcmidwest.com I►Re7 WI ITC Midwest directly employs 127 personnel in f our Iowa service territory. ITC Midwest's dedicated 4w,R STATE primary contractor for field operations and maintenance currently employs 195 field 1 personnel in Iowa and 12 A in Johnson County. CIRCUIT MILES OF ITC Midwest operates TRANSMISSION 111.8 circuit miles of transmission and 6 substations in Johnson County. ITC Midwest paid more THOUSAND IN than $347 thousand in PROPERTY TAXES property taxes to Johnson County in 2024. JOHNSON CURRENT PROJECTS IN YOUR COUNTY LINES: • BEVERLY-SUB 92 • BEVERLY-HILLS • SWAN LAKE -SQUASH BEND • SWAN LAKE-FAIRFAX • HILLS-JOHNSON RELOCATION ITC Midwest actively supports the communities it serves. The company has donated more than $1.5 million to community organizations over the past four years.