The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1997-03-18 OrdinancePrepared by: Scott G. Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5243 ORDINANCE NO. 97-3776 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAP- TER BY DESIGNATING THE EAST COLLEGE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE. WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preserva- tion Plan, contained in the Comprehensive Plan of Iowa City, recommends consideration of the designation of historic districts within the College Hill neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preserva- tion Commission has completed a study of the College Hill neighborhood and has found that portions of this neighborhood, ' including the proposed East College Street Historic District, are significant to Iowa City's history, and retain sufficient integrity to meet 'the criteria for designation of historic districts; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion has reviewed the proposed East College Street Historic District and has found that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and proposed public improve- ments in the area; and WHEREAS, the State Historical Society of Iowa has reviewed the proposed designation and recommends approval; and WHEREAS, the creation of the East College Street Historic District will help to preserve the historic and visual character of the district for the enjoyment of current and future residents of Iowa City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The East College Street Historic District, legally described below and illustrated on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone: Ordinance No. 97-3776 Page 2 An area containing the following described property: Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, the north 97 feet of Lot 8, and the north 137 feet of lot 9 of J. & J.W. Clark Addition, Iowa City, Iowa; together with Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Koser Bros. Subdivision of Lots 1 & 2 of Fry's Addition, Iowa City, Iowa; together with Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Carson's Subdivi- sion of Lots 14 to 20 of J. and J.W. Clark's Addition to Iowa City, Iowa; together with A portion of Lots 3 and 4 of Carson's Subdivision of Lots lZ~ to 20 of J. and J.W. Clark's Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 5 feet west of the northeast corner of said Lot 3, thence east 12.z~5 feet to the west- erly line of Muscatine Avenue, thence southeasterly along said westerly line of Muscatine Avenue 64 feet; thence southwesterly 90.3 feet to a point 110 feet south of the point of beginning; thence north 110 feet to the point of beginning. SECTION II. ZONING MAP. Upon final pas- sage, approval and publication of this Ordi- nance as provided by law, the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of. Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this zoning amendment. SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORD- ING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordi- nance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance for recordation in the Office of the Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, as provided by law. SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. 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 Ordinance No. 97-3776 Page 3 or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION Vl. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 18th day of March, 1997. MAYOR ~ f"/ .... ~CCit¥_~t, torney's ~ ppdadmin\ecollege.or d Ordinance No. 97-3776 Page 4 It was moved by K,hh, y and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted. and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Baker Kubby Lehman Norton Novick Thornberry Vanderhoef Thornberry that the First Consideration 2/25/97 Vote for passage: AYES: Kubby, Baker. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Vanderhoef, Second Considemtion 3/4/97 Votefor passage:AYES: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 3/26/97 EXHIBIT A EAST COLLEGE STREET H~STOR~C DISTRDCT IOWA AVEWOOOLAWN AVE~ ~ ,,,,,-.· :'". 1997 ~ II titIIIE!I'$ OFFICE Louis G. Hoffmann Georgianna S. Hoffmann 1016 E. C0]lege St. Iowa City, In. 52240 March 10, 1997 Ms. Naomi Novick Iowa City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240. Dear Ms. Novick: Thank you so much for your vote in favor of the East College St. and College Green Historic districts!! We sincerely hope that nothing has happened since the first reading to change your mind. Sincerely, Louis G. Hoffmann Georgianna S, Hoffmann *SAME LETTER ADDRESSED TO EACH COUNCIL MEMBER Prepared by: Scott G. Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5243 ORDINANCE NO. 97-3777 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAP- TER BY DESIGNATING THE COLLEGE GREEN HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC PRESER- VATION OVERLAY ZONE. WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preserva- tion Plan, contained in the Comprehensive Plan of Iowa City, recommends consideration of the designation of historic districts within the College Hill neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preserva- tion Commission has completed a study of the College Hill neighborhood and has found that portions of this neighborhood, including the proposed College Green Historic District, are significant to Iowa City's history, and retain sufficient integrity to meet the criteria for designation of historic districts; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion has reviewed the proposed College Green Historic District and has found that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and proposed public improvements in the area; and WHEREAS, the State Historical Society of Iowa has reviewed the proposed designation and recommends approval; and WHEREAS, the creation of the College Green Historic District will help to preserve property values and to preserve the historic and visual character of the district for the enjoyment of current and future residents of Iowa City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The College Green Historic District, legally described below and illustrated on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone: Ordinance No. 97-3777 Page 2 An area containing the following described property in Iowa City, Iowa: Lots 1-3, the north 110 feet of Lot 4, the north 10.5 feet of the vacated east-west alley adjacent to Lot 1, and the 20 foot wide vacated alley adjacent to Lot 2 and the east 59 feet of Lot 3, all within Block 1, Original Town Plat of Iowa City, Iowa; and Lots 5-7, the west 7.5 feet of Lot 8, the south 98 feet of the east 72.5 feet of Lot 8, and the south ~/2 of the west 247.5 feet of the vacated east-west alley, all within Block 2, Original Town Plat; and Lots 4-6, the west 30 feet of Lot 3, the west 50 feet of Lot 7, the south 140 feet of the east 30 feet of Lot 7, and the south 140 feet of Lot 8, includ- ing the west 210 feet of the vacated east-west alley, all within Block 21, Original Town Plat; and Lots 1-5 of Block 22, Original Town Plat; and Lots 1-5, the west z~0 feet of Lot 6, and Lot 8 of Block 23, Original Town Plat; and Lot 8 and the east 20 feet of Lot 7 of Block 24, Original Town Plat; and Lot 8 and the south 85 feet of Lot 1 of Block 41, Original Town Plat; and Lot 8, the east 40 feet of the north 77.5 feet of Lot 1, and the east 60 feet of the south 77.5 feet of Lot 1 of Block z~2, Original Town Plat; and The west 80 feet of the north 170 feet of Outlot 2, Original Town Plat; and The west 160 feet of the south 195 feet of Outlot 3, Original Town Plat; and College Green, that area bounded by Washington Street, Dodge Street, College Street, and Johnson Street, as designated in the 1839 Original Town Plat of Iowa City, Iowa. SECTION II. ZONING MAP. Upon final pas- sage, approval and publication of this Ordi- nance as provided by law, the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this zoning amendment. Ordinance No. 97-3777 Page 3 SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORD- ING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordi- nance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance for recordation in the Office of the Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, as provided by law. SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION W. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 18th day of March, 1997. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK ppdadmin\colgreen.or d Ordinance No 97-3777 Page 4 It was moved by Norton and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Baker Kubby Lehman Norton Novick Thomberry Vanderhoef Ku bb.y that the First Consideration 2/25/97 Vote f or passage: AYES: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Thornberr~v. Second Consideration Vote for passage: Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Date published 3/4/97 AYES: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. 3/26/97 COLLEGE GREEN HOSTORDC DDSTRICT IOWA AVE :.: :.:..'.:~ WASHINGTON ST :::.:'-::i':. ......... : ........._., ..... ,,, , ,,'~. i '::.'"...- ;i . ~ .... · ; ·. ' . · ,.. %.;_' .'~,~ ; ~ : · . . A~,-~,,~,,.,-,,- '·" : "--'~""":':'"'.'""'"'."'"':iI ':' ~ " · · ' . . ,,~-.~,~,m : I- COLLEG £ ' .~... i ................. ,.,,,, BURLINGTON W00DLAt/VN I] ~~.~. }--I I I~ MAR 1 1 1997 I ITV I HA6ER'$ Louis G. Hoffmann Georgianna S. Hoffmann 1016 E. College St. Iowa City, Ia. 52240 March 10, 1997 Ms, Naomi Novick Iowa City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. I0wa City, IA 52240. Dear Ms. Novick: Thank you so much for your vote in favor of the East College St. and College Green Historic districts! ! We sincerely hope that nothing has happened since the first reading to change your mind, Sincerely, Louis G. Hoffmann Georgianna S, Hoffmann *SAME LETTER ADDRESSED TO EACH COUNCIL MEMBER Prepared by: John Yapp, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA ORDINANCE NO. 97-3778 ORDINANCE VACATING GABLE STREET, A DEVELOPED RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST OF SYCA- MORE STREET, SOUTH OF LAKESIDE DRIVE. WHEREAS, Frantz Construction Company has requested the vacation of the 50 foot wide right-of-way known as Gable Street, legally described below; and WHEREAS, Frantz Construction Company intends to acquire said right-of-way and add it to Lot 307 of Mount Prospect Addition, Part VIII; and WHEREAS, the Gable Street right-of-way would provide access to only one property, Lot 307 of Mount Prospect Addition, Part VIII; and WHEREAS, there are no driveways which currently use Gable Street for vehicular access, and the Gable Street right-of-way would be- come a private drive for Lot 307 of Mount Prospect Addition, Part VIII; and WHEREAS, it is to the City's benefit to vacate a street that only serves one property; and WHEREAS, a public access easement for pedestrians and bicyclists will be retained or created to provide access from Lakeside Drive to a point south of the Gable Street right-of- way; and WHEREAS, all necessary public and private utility easements will be retained. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. VACATION. Subject to the retention of all necessary public and private utility easements, retention or creation of an acceptable public access easement from Lakeside Drive to a point south of the Gable Street right-of-way, and subject to the approval of the preliminary and final plats of Mount Prospect Addition, Part VIII, the City of Iowa City hereby vacates the Gable Street right-of- way legally described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot 244, Mount Prospect Addition, Part V, Iowa City, Iowa, in accordance with 52240 (319)356-5247 Ordinance No. 97-3778 Page 2 the plat recorded in Book 32, at page 286, of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office. Thence NO1°13'O4"W, along the East Line of said Lot 244 and the Westerly Right of Way Line of Gable Street, 105.00 feet; Thence Northwesterly 31.42 feet, along said Lot Line and said Right of Way Line and a 20.00 foot radius curve, whose 28.28 foot chord bears N46° 13'04"W, to a Point on the South Right of Way Line of Lakeside Drive; Thence 88°46'56"E, 90.00 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 31.42 feet, along the West Line of Lot 245 and the Easterly Right of Way Line of Gable Street, and a 20.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 31.42 foot chord bears S43°46'56"W; Thence S01 °13'04"E, along said West Line and Easterly Right of Way Line, 105.00 feet; Thence S88°46'56"W, 50.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said tract of land contains 6,421 Square Feet, and is subject to ease- ments and restrictions of record. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION Ill. 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 18thday of Hatch ,1997. MAYOR (~.~ ~_/ ATTEST: ' CITY CLERK Y ~,..~City At~.ogney s ppdadmin\gable-st.ord Ordinance No. 97-3778 Page 3 It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: aYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X 'X X X Baker Kubby Lehman Norton Novick Thornberry Vanderhoef Thornberry that the First Consideration 2 / 25 / c) 7 Vote f or passage:AYES: Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Thornberry. Second Consideration 3/4/97 Vote for passage: AYES: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 3/26/96 Prepared by: Joe Fowler, Director of Parking & Transit, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356- 5156 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FI- NANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE THE HOURLY PARKING RATE FOR SIXTY (60) MINUTE METERS LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSI- NESS (CB-10) ZONE. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City desires to encourage turnover of parking spaces in the Central Business (CB-10) Zone; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City encourages long term parking system users to use off- street lots and ramps; NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. Section 3-4-7, Title III, Chapter 4, subsection 7, entitled "Parking Violations" of the City Code of Iowa City should be and is hereby amended by deleting the provision entitled "Parking Meter Fees" and adding a new provision entitled "Parking Meter Fees" to read as follows: Description of Fee, Amount of Fee, Charge, Bond, Charge, Bond Fine or Penalty Fine or Penalty Parking Meter Fees: Central Business (CB-10) zone, on-street meter, per hour Central business district on-street meter, (outside CB-10 zone) per hour Central business district lot meter, per hour 91.00 90.60 90.60 Ordinance No. Page 2 Peripheral on-street meter (outside central business district), per hour $0.40' Peripheral lot meter (outside central business district), per hour ~0.40 SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of ,19 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK A ppr~b~ ~_~? ¢it¥ Attorney's Office finpkg\rateinc2.ord