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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-16 CorrespondenceAnnual Presentation to the City of Iowa City Council for Participation in the Annual Parsons Technology Iowa City Hospice Road Races... Please let me introduce my board president, David Lubaroff. would like to take this opportunity to say a warm welcome to you - our friends; family really; that made the 19th Annual Parsons Technology Hospice Road Races, held on October 29th, 1995, to a tune I frequently hum "hot time fall in the city, the fire department's hoses looking sooty and gritty"... RACE FACTS Nearly 5,600 individuals registered for the event, over 4,600 safely finished with the first person - 10 year old Johnathan Martin of Sterling, IL in a blistering pace of 2:42 - winner of the half mile Hawkeye Medical Hippo Hustle. He was shortly followed by 12 year old Lauren Levy, she is 12, and an Iowa Citian who ran 3:04. Dee Vanderhoef and Dee Norton were in the front of the middle of the pack of the 5k walk in a time of 55:29 and 57:51 respectfully to the end of the half marathon races. YES, these fine people were joined by walkers, wheelers, runners and tap dancers who shuffled off to Gilbert St. all the way to the finish line... The start was spectacular with Ms. Susan Horowitz and Kevin Berg of The Blues Instigators on the FAMOUS SCISSORS LIFT. Susan has already promised Mayor Naomi Novick that she will be there to hold all three of our hands as we rise up to announce the start of the 1996 race. Susan has been blessed with no fear of heights. There were 5,223 Iowans, 21 States represented, and 4 foreign countries. Our youngest to participate were Harper Beasley, Andrew Lubaroff, Stacy Bowen, Daniel Pacha and Chloe Bolt and our oldest to register was 85 years young, Vernon Schaefer of Davenport, IA. There may be new records set in the 5k, 10K and Half- marathon as we all eagerly await the word from USA Track & Field regarding the 160.2 feet short by creating a new course on Hospice Sunday morning. I learned at 7:20 a.m. that there was indeed a "fire" on the course and the team of race operations folks under the tremendous guidance of ICPD Lt. Tommy Widmer, County Deputy Sheriff and Traffic Director, Joe Lalla and David Lubaroff recreated a new course! Three Athletes anxiously await USATF's decision but I think the team should be awarded 160.2 new pairs of NIKE'S for bringing me out of the Twilight Zone and back into Iowa City before 9 A.M. There were over 927 comuniveristy volunteers that contributed their time in order to insure that the participants enjoyed themselves and arrived safely, each and everyone at the beautiful finish line. The participants found over 7,800 sponsors and raised over 112,000 for the United Way campaign and 150 teams healthfully competed and raised over 70% of the funds including my hero, Ted Pacha CEO of Hawkeye Medical Supply who individually raised over $11,000 and joined Team Hawkeye Medical Supply to raise over $15,512. And my favorite report -- no injuries and few complaints! know an event like this takes many "yesses" and you are very simply this countries finest city that ever was. You On behalf of the board of directors of the Iowa City Road Races, the runners walkers and wheelers, the fund raisers and the volunteers, I wish to award you this beautiful, commemorative poster by artist Barbara Weets-Caudill and framed compliments of our Friends of Henry Louis, Inc. HERE AWARD TO NAOMI NOVICK - DAVID LUBAROFF AND NOW GET TRAINING.... You have exactly 271 days until the 20th Season of the Parsons Technology Hospice Road Races -- Sunday, October 13, 1996... And it is right around the corner .... Prepared By: Peg Fraser For the City of Iowa City January 16, 1996 303 College Court Iowa City, IA 52245 January 9, 1996 Ms. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor, and City Council Members City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Dear Naomi and Council Members: The purpose of this letter is to express my most sincere appreciation for the completion of the Fairview Avenue/High Street Sani~ y Sewer Project in my neighborhood last summer and fall, and to call to your attention the exemplary work of Rick Fosse, Dan Scott, Tim Randall, and the work crew of the Water Division of the City. Rick has been a frequent visitor on College Court and Fairview Avenue since 1993, listening to resident concems about long standing flooding problems in our neighborhood and regularly checking on the Project once it was underway. As soon as Dan Scott was assigned responsibility for designing the Project, he also began appearing in our midst. He was equally patient in listening to our coneeros and showing up regularly when the work was actually in progress. Oftentimes this was on a Saturday or late in the day. Tim Randall was one of two city inspectors assigned to monitor the day-to-day progress of the Sewer Project. He, too, was on the job from sun up to sun down, and readily assumed full responsibility for addressing concerns that arose in conjunction with the Project_ The six members of the city Water Division replaced the old underground water mains and services along our streets the week before the storm sewer construction began. When they began their work it was one of the hottest periods of the summer. What I find so remarkable about the work performance of all of these men is how knowledgeable and skillful they were with their jobs, the professionalism they exhibited in carrying them out, and their responsiver~ess to the residents in this neighborhood. The citizens of Iowa City are indeed fortunate to have men like this in our employ. With every good wish for a prosperous new year for you as our new Mayor, Naomi, and to you, the remaining members of the Iowa City Council. I feel fortunate that I am a resident of lowa City. Sincerely yours, Steve Atldns, City Manager Rick Fosse, City Engineer Dan Scott, Project Engineer Tim Randall, City Inspector City Water Division Crew GREGORY KOVACINY Advocacy Director Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. (BIC) 521 Clark Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-5617 voice: h.319-338-0655 w.319-356-5206 FAX 319-356-5494 kovaciny@blue.weeg.uiowa,edu December 22, 1995 Mayor Horowitz and Members of the City Council City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Horowitz, Councilors Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Piggot, Throgmorton, I was hoping to be in attendance at the December 19 Council meeting, but was unable to attend due a case of bronchitis and total laryngitis which has kept me home all week. I was very pleased to learn that a second and third reading took place and approval was voted to amend the parking ordinances to include bicycle parking language for new construction. Please accept my thanks for the support you have given bicycling over the current term, including this ordinance, and other bicycle-related items, including more and higher security bicycle parking downtown, fully vested bicycle-mounted police, BBOPS programs, to name just a few. As I mentioned during one of my appearances before Council, making Iowa City a more bicycle friendly community for all levels of bicyclists necessitates work in four areas (the 4E's): Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Enhancement. I look forward to working with the next Council to continue working on projects in these "4E's" which will continue to improve Iowa City's multi-modal transportation system for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and motorists. Thank You again for passage of the "bicycle parking ordinance." Yours truly, '~teven Atkins Charles Denney Todd Black, BIC President file: horod225.1et 6 January 1996 City Council City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Council Members: This letter is written regarding the proposed Abbey Lane sewer extension. I propose an alternative solution to this extension that will benefit the Citizens of Iowa City by cost savings. Last Fall I attended an informational meeting on this project with the City Engineer and a representative from the consulting firm involved in the planning of the sewer extension. At that meeting I asked the purpose of the sewer extension and why it needed to be done at this time. I was told the following reasons: 1) A larger sewer is need to provide service to future developments west of US218. 2) Currently no developments are planned or contemplated by developers for land west of US218. 3) The City wishes to finish the linkage through the Kiwanis Park before the Park is finished to prevent the Park from having to be torn up for the extension. 4) The City needs a larger sewer to provide better service to homes already built in the Abbey Lane and Plain View area extending north to Benton Street. These hook ups would be performed at about the intersection of Bury Drive and Abbey Lane, near where Abbey Lane ends into Kiwanis Park. 5) There are three proposals for placement of the sewer with the best proposal as advised by the City Departments for future service of the Sewer as that running under the North side of Abbey Lane. 6) The sewer would cost approximately $700,000, to be born by the City until such time that hookup fees were received by the City from developments ~ of US218. Therefore, I propose that the sewer be built through Kiwanis Park and under Abbey Lane to the point where the hookup for the Abbey Lane/Plain View homes could be done. The extension could be terminated a short distance past this location. The extension of the sewer to west of US218 could then be done when and if development is planned for the west side of US218. This would accomplish the goals as stated by the City Engineer and Consulting firm representative above. It would allow construction through Kiwanis Park and provide sewer relief for the Abbey Lane/Plain View area, both of which are needed now. It would save the City the substantial expense of putting in the full sewer through to west of US218. Since there are no plans for developments, it would save the expense of the City of carrying the cost of a large sewer project which is not needed now. Although no one can predict whether any developments will be built west of US218, but it will not be needed at least for the next few years. tn regards to Mormon Track Village, my opposition to this development is well known to the Council. The decision has been made by the City Council and I will abide by this decision. However, the agreement for re-zoning limited development to 150 units UNTIL the sewer is placed. It did not state when or if the sewer would be built. The developers agreed to this stipulation. During deliberations, the City Coundl members stated they approved this development as a way to provide affordable homes for the people of Iowa City. This would not include the apartments planned for the southern portion of the development. Therefore, the developer could construct his 150 units on the north end of the property leaving the southern portion undeveloped until the sewer is placed. This would satisfy the Council's main reason for approval of the plan, affordable homes. The developer indicated during discussions before the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the development would take from eight to ten years to finish; this would dovetail nicely to the approximate time that the sewer would be need on the west side ot US218. If the developer wished the sewer at an earlier date, he could pay to have it placed west of the Abbey Lane/Bury Drive stop. This would save taxpayers a substantial amount of money. ! hope you will consider that the most serviceable location for future maintenance of the sewer is on the north side of Abbey Lane. The inconvenience for me and those on my street would be short lived and, in the long run, would benefit the City as a whole through cost savings for maintenance. I hope you will give thought to the requirements of this sewer and whether it is needed beyond the Abbey Lane/Plain View/Kiwanis Park, at this time. I hope you will give thought to whether taxpayer monies should be used to construct a sewer out to ~.est of US218 when it is not needed in the foreseeable future. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, Todd J. Janus 2302 Abbey Lane Iowa City, Iowa 52246-4506 Phone: (319) 354-22833 Fax: (319) 353-6808 E-Mail: Todd-Janus@UIOWA.EDU January 5, 1996 To: Iowa Citv I want to attorney, express my anger concerning a Memo written by the city Linda Woito, on March 3, 1995. This Memo was written after a District Court hearing for a temporary injunction against the City of Iowa City for the condemnation of my home. Judge Conmey was prepared to issue an injunction against the City of Iowa City after hearing my side of the case. Everyone agreed that the city would be allowed to voluntarily halt condemnation as a "face saving" measure. My cooperation in allowing the city to walk out of court with an "agreement" rather than the injunction was written up in Linda Woito's Memo on March 3, 1995 as a judicial aberration. The Memo is not true and distorts what actually happened. I have written Judge Conmey to ask for a clarification. (The Memo, Judge Conmey's Memorandum, My letter to Judge Conmey are enclosed - 4 pages) #2 Mr. Atkins has directed your outside counsel, Dave Brown and John Hayek, to file sanctions against me for a frivolous lawsuit concerning protection of the Natural Heritage of the State in connection with the Water Treatment Project. I doubt Mr. Atkins provided you with the correspondence from the State Historical Society of Iowa, December 15, 1995. Natural Heritage of the State are things like woodlands, wetlands, historic buildings, archaeological artifacts, or historic sites. All are present in the 430 acres purchased for the water plant of which 110 acres was purchased with federal money. I believe if you read the correspondence from SHPO you will understand there is nothing frivolous about the Natural Heritage case. In fact the city staff has not followed the guidelines set forth in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Mr. Atkins is merely trying to harass me. Money you will spend trying to irritate me would be better spent on the required environmental studies. (Letters written to Steve Atkins and other agencies involved in the water treatment project from Kathy Gourley, State Historic Preservation Office are enclosed - 8 pages) Jim Glasgow January 4, 1996 Larry J. Conmey Judge of the Sixth Judicial District of Iowa Judge Conmey, This is a request that you clarify what took place in the hearing of March 2, 1995, James Pc Glasgow vs. City of Iowa City, Iowa (No. 55895). I had requested a temporary injunction against the City of Iowa City for condemnation of my home. Everyone agreed to your ruling that the City would voluntarily stop the condemnation rather than issuing an injunction, until I could receive a full hearing in court. I was told by my lawyer, Teresa Wagner, this would allow the city to "save face", but the effect was the same as an injunction. I agreed to those terms. Two weeks ago during discovery for the injunction case I found a Memo, dated March 3, 1995, from the city attorney, Linda Woito to the Iowa City Council, city staff and Howard Green Engineering. This Memo written by Ms. Woito distorts the facts of that case, depicts my lawyer as slow and inefficient, and portrays the ruling as a strange "judicial frustration" which lawyers are used to but we lay people are not. The Memo of March 3, 1995 by Linda Woito, the City Attorney, is exemplary of the tactics used by the city staff to prejudice the City Council through misinformation and distortion. I view the judicial process as my only protection against this city administration. There is an arrogance and an "above the law" attitude which prevails in the upper levels of the Iowa City city management. I believe the city attorney has deliberately lied in order to damage my credibility and my ability to receive fair treatment from the Iowa City Council. I have enclosed the Memo of March 3, 1995 by the Iowa City City Attorney Linda Woito. I would appreciate a clarification of what actually took place at the hearing on March 2, 1995. Sincerely, ~/Jim Glasgow/ 3291 Dubuque St. NE Iowa City, Iowa 52240 FAX 319-337-3745 C. Jty of iowa City MEMORANDUM CONFIDENTIAL Date: March 3, 1995 To: From: Re: The Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council Linda Newman Woito, City Attorney ~ .~' . Sarah E. Holecek, Asst. City Attorney~_~_~ '"-'"'~-- -- Temporary Injunction Hearing Held Thursday, March 2, 1995; James Glasgow vs. City of Iowa City You may be hearing some "wild rumors" regarding the temporaw injunction hearing which occurred at the Johnson County Courthouse on Thursday, March 2, 1995, and concerning James Glasgow's lawsuit against the City, claiming the City does not need his land. This is an attempt to clarify the legal and factual issues, and to assuage any fears of "panic" that might result. I have spent the last two days interviewing 13 a~plicants for the fourth attorney position. Just before noon I was called out of an interview to discuss the matter with Sarah Holecek, who explained the situation. She said that after James Glasgow presented a full morning's worth of ,,testimony via Jim Glasgow himself and Randy Van Winkle, of Van Winkle-Jacob Engineering, · Judge Conmey grew very frustrated and restless} The plaintiffs' attorney, Teresa Wagner, was .very slow and inefficient, and took up an inordinate amount of time. Since Jim Glasgow's portion of the case was not yet finished and was going to continue into the afternoon, Judge Conmey said he was ready to enter an injunction against the City without hearing the City's evidence. The witnesses had been sequestered with Howard R. Green Consultant Ralph Russell, and City Manager Steve Atkins outside the courtroom. Water Superintendent Ed Moreno was the only person to hear these events. After clear instructions from me that we would not agree to a "friendly injunction," Sarah Holecek, in chambers with Judge Conmey and Teresa Wagner, discussed whether the City could agree to not proceed with the condemnation appeal on Jim Glasgow's property, (which is not very active now anyway), and to informally agree to set the permanent injunction matter for trial within the next eight weeks or so. We have agreed to do so, and will proceed with the trial on the permanent injunction as soon a the Court Administrator can fit us in -- probably Summer 1995. There is no very good explanation why Judge Conmey grew frustrated and impatient, but fortunately we were able to convince him that an injunction, even a temporary injunction, was not appropriate because no evidence had been presented to support such a ruling; and if we appealed, he would likely be reversed. In any event, this is not a setback, as one reporter asked me, but is simply something that must be done, as part of the "legal dances" concerning large City projects"such as the Iowa City Water Supply and Treatment Facility project. In preparation for the trial on the permanent injunction, City Manager Steve Atkins, Public Works Director Chuck Schmadeke, Ralph Russell, President of Howard R. Green, and Water Superintendent Ed Moreno will present a very well reasoned basis for the City's decision to construct the water project at this site. I just wanted to let you know the strange "judicial frustration" background, whereby a judge was about to take action completely unsubstantiated by the facts and law. As all attorneys know, this does indeed occur -- but we law,/ers are more used to such irrationality in the legal 'system than are our clients, who are lay people. However, this is a reality of life in the "fast lane" of our American judicial systeml Attachment cc: David Brown, Outside Counsel Steve Atkins, City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Sarah Holecek, Asst. City Attorney Ed Moreno, Water Superintendent Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director Ralph Russell, President, Howard R. Green Inw~injunct.mmo ~~ IN THE IOWA D!STRICT COURT IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY JAMES P. GLASGOW. ) ) No. 55895 Plaintiff, ) ) MEMORANDUM ORDER VS. ) CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ) ":;'" ' = = '-"' Defendant ) ~ .-.i, ?- "' '~ ' On this 2nd day of March, 1995, the foregoing matter was set before {~e'Cottrt. The Plaintiff appeared by Attorney Teresa Wagner, and the Defendant appeared by Attorney Sarah Holecek. Heating was commeficed in the matter; however, the heating did not continue to a conclusion, due to the agreement of the parties that no further proceedings will be conducted in the condemnation appeal as it affects Mr. Glasgow until a trial on the merits of the permanent injunction has been held. Trial date will be set through the Court Administrator's Office through counsel. DATED: March 2, 1995. Clerk to notify. Sta e Historical So of owa The Historical Division of the Department of Cultural Aftaft_rs December 15, 1~95 c~ Steve Atidns, City Manager City of Iowa City 410 East Johnson Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Arkins: Our office has been informed that a project in Iowa City (in parts of several sections in T. 79 N. and T. 80 N., R. 6 W.) has been initiated, and that the project's effects on historic propen/es (including both amhaeological and historical resources) has not been assessed. It appears to us that this project constitutes one or more federal undertakings. and as such, must comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Regulations implementing Section 106 (36 CFR Part 800) set forth procedures for consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding such undertakings. The City of Iowa City has not notified our office about these undertakings, yet we understand that earth-moving activities have been initiated. From the information we have received, it appears that the various undertakings may encompass about 430 acres in an area which contains several previ(~usly recorded archaeological sites and at least one standing structure. The area is adjacent [o the Iowa River and appears to have a high potential to eonta;,n additiem! archaeological ~ites. It also appears that at least three federal agencies may be involved in aspects of this project, as follows: First, we understand that federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds were used in land acquisition. Land acquisition is considered a federal undertaking. By statute, HUD has delegated Section 106 compliance responsibility to local governments as recipients of its grants: therefore, the City of Iowa City serves as the federal agency for the HUD project. According to a copy of City Council meeting minutes, this land acquisition was approved in July 1995, yet the City has not contacted our office about this undertaking. Second, the City is developing a water treatment facility on land in this area. This development apparently will require some permits from the Corps of Engineers, again triggering our office's review pursuant to Section 106. We have notified the Corps that this area has a high potential for archaeological resources (copy enclosed). 402 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1806 (319) 335-3916 600 E. Locust Des Moines, Iowa 50319.0290 (515) 281.6412 Montauk Box 372 Clermont, Iowa 52135.0372 (319) 423-7173 Mr. Steve Atkin~ December 15, 1995 Page 2 Third, the water treatment'facility presumably must comply with fed~q~ water quality' standards. The Environmental Protection Agency has delegated the monitoring of these water quality standards to the state Department of Natural Resources. Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act in 1992, stipulate that undertakings include "those subject to State or local regulation administered pursuant to a delegation or approval by a Federal agency" [Section 301 (7) (D)]. We have asked the EPA for information regarding this project's status as an undertaking (copy enclosed). Other federal or state agencies may also be involved with work in this area. we understand that a bike trail is planned (or has been built?.) in this area. developments may be subject to cultural resource regulations. For example, These There are clearly a .number of federal involvements in ~s project area. In our opinion, the acquisition and development of this entire tract is potentially subject to the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. We have requested the opinions of the various federal agencies. Until ~s matter is resolved, we strongly recommend that no earth-moving, well installation, or any other activity take place in this area. Yesterday, a representative of Howard R. Green Company contacted o~ office to obtain in/brmation on how to initiate an archaeological survey for a project in the Iowa City area. This proposed survey apparently is associated with the water-treatment facility, although we have had no formal notification about the project frota the City or its consulting engineering fLml. We were happy to learn that a survey was planned, and have tried to provide information to Howard R. Green Company regarding survey guidelines. Any survey that is initiated should encompass the entire area that may be within the "Area of Potential Effect" as clef'meal in 36 CFR Part 800, and will need to include not only archaeological resources, but also any standing structures or any other properties that may fall within the detinition of "historic properties" [36 CFR 800.2(e)]. The City of Iowa City has a reputation for being concerned about its historic properties. Before proceeding with any more work, we encourage the City to initiate a comprehensive Mr. Steve Atkin.q December 15, 1995 Page 3 survey of the cultural resources within this 430-acre tract of land, so that it can adequately assess the effects of its various projects. Sincerely, Kathy Gourley, Archeologist Community Programs Bureau Don Klima, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Pau-icia Ohlerkmg, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer James BlanchaL Chief, Regulatory Functions Branch, Rock Island District, Corps of Engineers Dudley Hanson, Chief, Operations Branch, Rock Island District, Corps of Engineers Greg Bevirt, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Dennis Grams, Regional Director, Region 7, Environmental Protection Agency Larry Wilson, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Ralph Russell, Engineer, Howard R. Green Company Karin Franklin, Planning Director, City of Iowa City Charles Schadeke, Public Works Director, City of Iowa City /Douglas Russell, Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission, City of Iowa City Jim Glasgow, Jim Glasgow Construction, Inc. State Historical ,Sodcry of The Historical Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs Iowa I December 15, 1995 Dennis Grams, Regional Administrator Region 7, Environmental Protection Agency 726 Minnesota Avenue' Kansas City, Kansas 66101 Dear Mr. Grams: We wish to bring a project to your attention, as we believe this project may constitute an EPA undertaking, subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The City of Iowa City is expanding its municipal water treatment facility, and we assume that the new facility must comply with EPA's water quality standards. We realize that EPA has delegamd responsibility for monitoring these water quality standards to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Delegating this responsibility does not absolve EPA from compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Specifically, the definition of undertaking in Section 301 (7) (D) of the Act includes "those subject to State or local regulation administered pursuant to a delegation or approval by a Federal agency." We know that EPA headquarters has issued a policy whereby EPA agrees to comply with Section 106 on programs which have been delegated to the State, when the SHPO brings such a project to the attention of the EPA. Please consider this to be a formal request to consider the Iowa City project as an undertaking. We have been told that some earthmoving activity is already occurring in the project area, and that numerous monitoring wells have been installed. We are concerned that properties that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places have been or may be affected by the project. The assessment of effect needs to be initiated immediately, so that our office and that of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation can have an opportunity to provide meaningful corra~ent. Section 106 requires that historic properties be considered before an agency approves an undertaking. [] .102 {own Avenue Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1806 ~319) 335-3910 60'0 E. Locust Des Moines. Iowa 50319-0290 (515) 281-0412 [] Montauk Box 372 Clermont, iowa 52135-0372 (319) 423-7173 Mr. Denni.~ Gram.~ December 15, 1995 Page 2 Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, pleas~ do not hesitate to call me at (515) 281-8744. Sincerely, Corem, miry Programs Bureau CO: Patricia 0hlerking, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer Steve Atldns, City Manager, Iowa City Don Klima, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Larry Wilson, Director, Iowa Depmanent of Natural Resources State His,' torical Sodcry of Iowa The Historical Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs December 1571995 Mr. James Blancbar, Chief Operations Division Rock Island District Corps of Engineers Clock Tower Building P.O. Box 2004 Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004 Dear Mr. Blancbar: We have received some preliminary information about a proposed water treatment facility in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. We understand th.~t a water main associated with this project was approved in September 1994, under Nationwide Permit//12. (A copy of the Corps' letter of approval is enclosed). We assume additional permits from the Corps will be needed as the proposed water treatment facility is developed. We are writing to let you know that the general project area (portions of several sections in T. 79 N. and T. 80 N., R. 6 W.) appears to have a very high potential to contain properties which may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The review of any permit application should include a careful consideration of the full "Area of Potential Effect" of the undertaking. If you have any questions, please contact me at (515) 281-8744. Sincerely, Archeologist Community Programs Bureau CC: Patricia Ohierking, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer Steve Arkins, City Manager, City of Iowa City Gene Walsh, Regulatory Functions Branch, Corps of Engineers Dudley Hanson, Planning Division, Corps of Engineers [] 402 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1806 ~'319) 335-391 o 600 E. Locust Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0290 (515) 281-0412 Montauk Box 372 Clermont. Iowa 52135.0372 (319) 423-7173 Operations Division September 6, 1994 SUBJECT: -C~NCR-OD-$-2 9 2510 Mr. Ralph J. Russell Howard. R. Green C~mpany Post O~fice Box 9009 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52409-9009 j ~ Dear Mr. Russell: } Our office reviewed your application dated Al9~st 29, 1994, concerning the proposed construction of a wa=er main beneach the Iowa River in Section 9, Townshi~ 79 NOrth, Range 6 West, Johnson Couaty, Iowa. Your project is covered under Item i2 of the .enclosed Fact Sheet No. 3(?.A), provided you meet the permit 'condiCions for the na:ionwide permits which are also included in the Fact $heet. We based this dete~ination on the information ftTrnis~ed us. The Iowa Depa~tmeHt of Natural Resources. (IDNR) also issued Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this nationwide permit. You are advised that this verification of che nationwide permit authorization for your project is valid fdr two years from ~he date of ~his letter. If the project islnot completed withln this two-year period or your prqject plans change, you should contact our office for another determination. Although an individual Department of the :Arm~ permit and individual IDNR 401 certification will not b~ required for the project, this. does not eliminate ~he requirement that you must still acquire other applicable Federal, letate, and local per, its. Please con~act the Iowa Department of Na=ural R~sources in writing or telephone 515/28~-8693 to determine if any other State permits are require~. D;-C- l~- 1995 11:55 Should you have any ques=£ons, please contac~ our Mr. Mike aNyes, 309/794-53~7. Sincerely, Enclosu=e. Copies F~r~ished: Mr. Jack ~iessen /.:_ (.,..,,..,,, ./James ~H. '3Lanehat, ~.~. ,,~'~ Chie~ Opera=ion~ Divl Iowa Departmen= o~ Natural Resources Flood Plain $ec=ien ~enry A. ~allace Building 900 Zas=-Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa $0319-0~34 {w~o enclosure) Mr. ~harl~s Schadeke City of I~va City- 410 East ~ohnson Iowa Ci=y Iowa 52240 (w/o enclosure) ~ion P. 16 cultural resources include Chapter 314, which pertains to highway funding, and Chapter 476, which pertains to public utilities regulation. In addition, some local governments have made provisions for the protection of~historic properties. When undertaking a project, it is the responsibility of each agency sponsor, cultural resource manager, and principal investigator to carefully consider which of these laws and regulations apply to the specific project. The Section 106 Process Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, federal agencies are required to take into account the effect of their proposed undertakings on properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The agencies must allow the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment before proceeding with the project. The federal agencies are required to do this work before the expenditure of federal funds or the issuance of any licenses or permits. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has established procedures for compliance with Section 106. These regulations are known as 36 CFR Part 800. Once a. federal agency has identified that it has an undertaking, the agency must define the undertaking's Area of Potential Effect. The Area of Potential Effect must include areas directly or indirectly impacted by the action. For example, the Area of Potential Effect for a natural gas pipeline would include not only the actual pipeline trench, but also includes the construction right- of-way, compressor stations, meter stations, staging areas, storage yards, access roads, and other ancillary facilities. The agency needs to consider the full range of effects which might occur. For example, a construction project might cause vibration impacts to historical archaeological sites which contain structural remains. Note, too, that the Area of Potential Effect might be different for above-ground resources subject to visual or audible effects. For example, Effigy Mounds National Monument, with its setting high atop the bluffs, provides a spectacular view into the Mississippi River valley. Undertakings along the river can impact the view from Effigy Mounds; thus, agencies planning undertakings in the valley might need to include this property in the Area of Potential Effect. The 'Area of Potential Effect is three-dimensional ~d, Bus, eve roject must include a geomorphological assessmen~ ~ ~ ry p ...... :-- ~ ~rocess require f~d~era~ -~ Regulations governing the ~ecuxun ~uu ~ ~c) ~ ~ December 18, 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Steve Ralph Hired: 12/18/95 IOWA CITY CIVIL S~.RVICE COM~SSION ~i6~a~l-W. K~edy, Chair ATTEST: Mari~n Karl', City Clerk December 18, TO: 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Fire Captain We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of Fire Captain. Roger Jensen Larry Kahler Dan Smith Tom Lacina David Barta Ken Brown ATTEST: City Clerk IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE CO~ISSIO/q ~fi6hael W. Kennedy, Ly~a Dlck~rson Susan Dulek Chair 410 ~AST WASHINGTON STRI~ET · IOWA CITY. IOWA $2240-1826 ~* (319) 3~6-S000 · PAX (319) 3:~6-~1009 December 18, TO: RE: 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - Fire Lieutenant We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of Fire Lieutenant. John Grief Chris Bok Steve Stimmel Brian Platz John Kelly (tie with Knight) Roger Knight (tie with Kelly) Paul Suedkamp ATTEST: Mar]fan Karr, City Clerk IOWA CITY CIVIL SE/aVXCE ~COMMISSI~N Ly~a DiCkerson Susan Dul~k December 18, TO: RE: 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - Battalion Chief We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Co~mission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of Battalion Chief. ' Roger Jensen Elmer Brenneman Larry Kahler Jim Humston Dan Smith Ken Brown Jerry Blank ATTEST: Marian Karr, City Clerk IOWA CITY CIVIL SE~'~OE ~lchael W. Ken~y, Chair ,110 EAST WASHINGTON STREETo IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-lS26o (3191 3S6.5000. FAN (319} 2~6-5009 December 6, 1995 I CITY OF I0 WA CITY TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - CUSTODIAN We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Custodian. Duane Chance Hired: 12/4/95 IOWA CITY CIVIL BERVICE ~i'chael W./enneay, Chair ATTEST: Maf~ian Karr, City Clerk City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 8, 1996 To: The Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Parking Prohibition on Hickory Court at its Intersection with Sandusky Drive As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A-10 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER SIGNS ON BOTH THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF HICKORY COURT from a point 150 feet south of the intersection with Sandusky north to the intersection of Sandusky creating a NO PARKING ANY TIME zone on both sides of the street adjacent to the intersection. This action will take place on or shortly after January 22, 1996. COMMENT: This action is being taken upon input received by the Neighborhood Services Coordinator at meetings with the Pepperwood Neighborhood Association. The actions in general reflect the concerns of the residents of Hickory Court gathered during the completion of a mailout questionnaire distributed by the Traffic Engineering Division. ¥MOI 'A.I.!9 ¥MOI · p.. T]'~ ~ ' Dee Norton 920 Ginter Ave. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 January 10, 1996 Dear Dee, I told you that we were drumming up business for the council over here on Plaen View... I am writing to you re: the Abbey Lane Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project. My information about this project comes from a report written by Ed Brinton (MMS Consultants), dated November 3, 1995. My understanding of this report is that there are three possible routes for the placement of a new sewer. Two of these routes would involve the Abbey Lane Street area; the third route would involve the backyards of approximately 28 homeowners on Plaen View Drive. Although the report indicates that the creek mute would be less expensive than the other two mutes, I feel that finances are not the only issue at stake. If the creek route is chosen, the backyards of approximately 28 homeowners will be destroyed. There will be a significant loss of trees and landscaping. The permanent easement, which will encompass a large part of some yards, may not allow any trees or shrubs to be replanted. This is an area which experiences significant flooding each year during spring, summer and fall. Removal of trees, shrubs and other vegetahon is likely to cause serious problems with soil erosion. Over the years, many of us have seen ore' backyards ruined from water damage caused by flooding. New shrubs and trees were washed away or died because there was not enough drainage. In short, it was no small feat to create attractive backyards. It took years of planting and replanhng to compensate for things lost to the flooding. It makes me heartsick to think about the destruction of wildlife and vegetation, especially when the city has other choices which will not permanently affect the properly of homeowners. On page 2 of the report, Dave Elias voices concern about choosing the creek route because access for maintenance may be difficult/impossible if the area is flooded. Ed Brinton also indicates flooding is a significant concern during the construction period. He states that "Equipment, stockpiled soil and construction materials could be inundated and significant delays and damage would result." Although the city estimates that this route will be less expensive, I wonder if this is true, given the potential problems with flooding. Many of us are concerned about the permanent changes and damage that will occur to the environment and to our property, should the creek route be chosen. We hope that you will share our concerns with the council when this issue is discussed. Sincerely, Sue Pearson To the Iowa City Counci~ Mayor Naomi Novlck and Councilors Larry Baker, Karen Kubby, Ernest Lehman, Dee Norton, Dean Thomberry, and Dee Vanderhoef To the Iowa City Staff: Steve Arkins, City Manager, Karin Franklin~ Planning & Community Development From the CenterSpace Steering Committee, A Task Force of the Arts/Business Partnership Committee of the Chamber of Commerce: Karen Chappell, Joyce Summerwill, and Shirley Wyrick, Co-Chairs In response to you~ request for an update of the CenterSpace project and a recommendation on the last piece of urban renewal land (Parcel # 64-1a), the Steering Committee met on January 3,1996 to review ils recommendations to establish a multi-use conference and cultural facility in downtown Iowa City. As you know, the citizens forming the CanterSpace Steering Committee have worked together for over five years to gather data, obtain public input, and work with the firm of Camiros, Ltd in conducting a feasibility study for the city of Iowa City. The final result has been a proposal that each of us feels Is in the best interest of Iowa City as it continues to develop ils downtown, capitalize on ils strengths, and create an identity that will carry it forward competitively into the next century. Now, more than ever, the concept of a Conference and Cultural Center existing adjacent to the public library Is important to Iowa City. The city needs to respond to what is, end will be, happening in adjacent communities with something of its own that further emphasizes Iowa Ctty's unique quality as a culturally rich, interesting dty to live in and to visit. The CenterSpace concept, which emphasizes building a multi-use facility to serve tourism, commerce, and the needs of the area's aris and cultural community would distinguish Iowa City from other areas. There is no doubt in our minds that this dty needs a Conference and Cultural Center. In January 1993, the City Coundl voted to put aside Parcel #64-1a for a period of two years to allow the Steering Committee to continue work on the CenterSpace concept. In the face of the realities of the city during this period (school system, public library and water and sewer issues), the committee did not feel it could move forward with a bond issue or any kind of fund raising oampaign. Instead, it has concentrated on building networlcs and supporting the development of strong programming that would enhance the community and point to the future need for a "CenterSpace." During this time several groups within the community, such as Riverside Theatre, Arts Iowa City, the Iowa Arts Festival, the Jazz Festival, and the Science Center have stepped up their programming and have added a rich, positive dimension to the city. The need for a "CenterSpace" is there and groups such as ARTS IOWA CITY (formerly the Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council), even in very limited space, demonstrate the multidisciplinary approach which is such a vital element in the CenterSpace concept. In light of the fact that the two year '~cesarve" on Parcel t~64-1a has expired and the City has asked for the recommendations of the CentarSpace Steerlnl~ Committee, the committee has unanhnonsly voted to advise the Iowa City Cotuacil of the following: · The CenterSpace Steering Committee continues its strong commitment to the concept of a Conference and Cultural Center, destinned as a multi-use building, on the last urban renewal parcel. The committee feels it has created a good concept for Iowa City. · If the parcel of land is to be marketed by the Council, the CenterSpace Steering Committees preference is to have that parcel used for the purposes stated in the Conference and Cultural Center feasibility study. This committee, composed of a divarse {~mup of concerned citizens, does not want the City to market this parcel for any other purpose. *If the City chooses to market the parcel, the CenterSpace Steering Committee asks that the committee be consulted as the R.FP is developed to insure that the §oels of CenterSpace are incorporated into the RFP, and that the committee be consulted when the selected developer plans the building. It is very possible that such a building may need to be planned in phases. Therefore, the b~lldin8's structural tinderphnmhm§s must be in place for those phases to be realized as time goes on. · The CentarSpace Steering Committee endorses a flexible, phased approach, if necessary, and would work collaboratively with the many different interests within Iowa City - the libr. uy, the senior center, the science center, the business community including the downtown association and the chamber of commerce, the arts community, the parks and recreation commission, the tourism industry, and the university. *The Cente~Space Steering Committee is ready to address the Council when requested, and will work to strengthen coalitions among the many interests concerned to obtain the best possible downtown development. In the view of the Committee, a Conference and Cultural Center would be a superb addition to the long-term vitality of Iowa Clty. Members of the CanterSpace Steerin§ Committee: Richard Blazek -Patt Cain - Karen Chappell - Wallace Chappell - Judith Dows - Wendy Ford * Patrick Grady - John Hess - Donald Macfarlane - Kevin O'Brien - Ren~ Paine - Laurie Robinson - Robert Sierk - W. Richard Summerwill - Joyce Summerwill - Alan Swanson - Wallace Tomasini - Dickte Van Meter - Craig Willis - Shirley Wyrick /" January 16, 1996 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Don Sehr, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Don and Members of the Board: An application has been submitted to Johnson County by Jim Anderson to rezone 38.22 acres from A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. The property is located in Fringe Area 4 on the west side of Prairie Du Chien Road, approximately I~-mile north of its intersection with Newport Road. At its January 4, 1996, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Conunission reconunended, by a vote of 6-0, that the City Council forward a comment to the County Board of Supervisors recommending that the request to rezone 38.22 acres from A1 to RS be denied because A) it is in an area with topographic and environmental constraints, B) Johnson County does not recognize nor utilize conditional rezonings, consequently, the concept plan submitted cannot be made binding upon the applicant and C) is inconsistent with the present, mutually agreed upon fringe area policy for Area 4. Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and therefore respectfully forwards a comment to the Board recommending that the request to rezone 38.22 acres from A1 to RS be denied because A) it is in an area with topographic and environmental constraints, B) Johnson County does not recognize nor utilize conditional rezonings, consequently, the concept plan submitted cannot be made binding upon the applicant and C) is inconsistent with the present, mutually agreed upon fringe area policy for Area 4. Sincerely, Naomi J. Novick Mayor 410 EAST WASHINOTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA $2240.1826 · (119) 356-$000 · FAX (319) 3~6-S009 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 4, 1996 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Charles Denhey, Associate Planner Re: CZ-9445; County Rezoning on Prairie Du Chien Road The subject rezoning was originally reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the fail of 1994. The applicants Albert and Shirley Westcott requested a rezoning from A1, Rural to RS, Suburban Residential, for a 38.22 acre property located in Fringe Area 4, west of Prairie du Chien Road approximately ~,~ mile north of its intemection with Newport Road. Two previous memos describing staff concerns with the application are attached. The applicants requested deferral of the rezoning to allow for completion of revisions to the Fringe Area Agreement that were being considered at that time. Revisions to the Agreement are still under discussion between the City Council and the Board of Supervisors. The property is in the process of being sold, and the contract purchaser, Jim Anderson, has requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the application. A new concept plan has been prepared and is attached. The plan shows fewer lots than either of the two previous plans, but the plan contains large lots and no designated open space. The plan is only a concept plan and is not binding, as the County does not approve conditional rezonings. The proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the existing Fringe Area Agreement for Area 4, and is inconsistent with the recommendations for this area contained in the revised Fringe Area Agreement, recommended for approval by both the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission and the Johnson County Zoning Commission. The revised agreement calls for residential development in this area at County RS-3 density, which is one unit per three acres. Additionally, clustered subdivisions are recommended with lots ranging in size from 1.0 to 1.25 acres. The proposed concept plan is in conformance with the density recommendations, but not the cluster provisions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Unless the Fringe Area Agreement between Johnson County and Iowa City is amended, the proposed rezoning remains inconsistent with the mutually agreed upon policy for this area, therefore staff recommends that the City Council forward a commcnt to the County Board of Supervisors finding that the request to razone 38.22 acres of this 85 acre tract from A1 to RS is in an area with topographic and environmental constraints and that the proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the mutually agreed upon fringe area policy for Area 4 and should be denied. ATTACHMENT~ 2. 3. 4. Location Map Concept Plan September 9, 1994 memo October 28, 1994 memo Approved by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning & Community Development CZ~SZ~5 o 27 ~4 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 4, 1996 To' Planning and Zoning Commission From: Charles Denney, Associate Planner Re: CZ-9445; County Rezoning on Prairie Du Chien The subject rezoning wa[s originally reviewed by the Planning of 1994. The and Shirley Westcott Suburban Residential, 38.22 area property located in I Road approximately ~A north of its intersection with describing staff Illcation are the rezoning to allow for com of revisions to t considered at that time. Commission in the fall ~g from A1, Rural to RS, e Area 4, west of Prairie du Chien )ort Road. Two previous memos The applicants requested deferral of greement that were being The property is in the process of3g sold, requested that the Planning plan has been prepared and is previous plans, but the plan contains a concept plan and is not binding, as th the contract purchaser, Jim Anderson, has consider the application. A new concept plan shows fewer lots than either of the two and no designated open space. The plan is only does not approve conditional rezonings. The proposed rezoning is is inconsistent with the Agreement, recommended for and the Johnson County Zoni~ development in clustered subdivisions are proposed concept plan is in provisions. for by both Commission. RS-3 density, lots Fringe Area Agreement for Area 4, and area contained in the revised Fringe Area Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission revised agreement calls for residential is one unit per three acres. Additionally, ging in size from 1.0 to 1,25 acres. The ' recommendations, but not the cluster Staff continues to have topography of the site are located. Also, especially roads, is a garding develol careful attention must be of residential development 'owing concern for the City. 3is properly for residential uses. The where roads and septic systems County on City infrastructure, The staff position this application has not changed, an~ff continues to support its recommendation made in my September 9, 1994 memo. ATTACHMENTS 2. 3. 4. Location Map Concept Plan September 9, 1994 memo October 28, 1994 memo / / / I / City of Iowa City' MEMORANDUM Date: September 9, 1994 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Charles Denney, Associate Planner Be: 0Z-9445; County Rezoning on Praide Du Chien Road Albert and Shirley Westcott have filed an application with Johnson Courtly to rezone 38.22 acres of an 85 acre tract from A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. The property is located in Fringe Area 4 on the west side of Prairie Du Chien Road, approximately one quarter mile north of its intersection with Newport Road. The Fdnge Area Policy Agreement states that for Area 4 residential development in this area should be discouraged, and encouraged to take place in Area 3 and other parts of the County zoned for residential development. The requested rezoning is inconsistent with the Fringe Area Agreement for Area 4. Additionally, the property has characteristics which may make it unsuitable for residential development at the density proposed by the applicant (the applicant submitted the attached concept plan which illustrates the potential design of a subdivision on this property). Because of the rugged terrain, the proposed streets within the subdivision will be quite steep. Slopes of greater than 10-12% can be difficult to maintain and may be impassable in inclement weather. Also, there may not be adequate sight distance at the proposed southern access road. Due to the rugged terrain some of the lots may not be viable building lots without extensive grading. Additionally, the Johnson County Health Department has indicated that this terrain may prove to be problematic for the installation of septic systems. Given the topography, street design difficulties, potential septic system problems and environmental concerns, this property does not appear well suited for residential development, especially at the density proposed by the applicant. For these reasons, staff recommends that the proposed zoning be denied. If development is to occur on this property, it should be of a density that recognizes the environmental conditions of the property. It should also be clustered to minimize the degree to which the environment is disturbed to accommodate residential infrastructure. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council fo[ward a comment to the County Board of Supen/isors finding that the request to rezone 38.22 acres of this 85'acre tract from A1 to RS is in an area with topographic and environmental constraints and the proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Policy for Area 4 and should be denied. The comment should also indicate that if the rezoning is approved that the City has concerns regarding development of the site and that any subdivision plats proposed for the site will be closely reviewed by the City. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Concept Plan bm~445 Approved by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development 8 of Iowa Cit F,.. MEMORANDUM Date: October 28, 1994 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Charles Denney; Associate Planner Re: CZ-9445; County Rezoning on Prairie Du Chien Road This item was deferred at your September 15, 1994, meeting, at the request of the applicant. In my Memorandum dated September 9, 1994, I indicated that the proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the Fringe Area Agreement for Area 4. I also raised concerns staff had with development of the site as indicated on the concept plan submitted by the applicant. These concerns indicated that this area may not be appropnate for development at the density proposed by the applicant's concept plan. The applicant has submitted a revised concept plan that attempts to address issues raised by staff. The plan is an improvement over the original. The northern mad, which had a severe slope, has been removed. The streets within the proposed subdivision have been relocated to generally run along the top~ of ridges. The individual lots are smaller with open space being provided within major drainageways. This has resulted in better clustering of the lots. The southem access point has been reviewed by the County Engineer, who found that adequate site distance exists for vehicles travelling the posted speed limit. Lots 4-7, 10 and 12 are in areas of steep slopes where septic systems may not function properly. If the rezoning is approved, a subdivision, including these lots, should not be approved unless it can be shown that septic systems will function on these lots. Although the concept plan has been improved, the requested rezoning continues to be inconsistent with the Fringe Area Agreement for Area 4. Larger issues, such as the eventual impact that extensive non-urban developments will have on the community's infrastructure, including city streets, such as Praide du Chien Road and Dodge Street, and inefficiency in terms of the provision of public services such as fire protection and transportation to schools, have not been resolved. Therefore the staff recommendation regarding this application is unchanged. ATTACHMENTS Revised Concept Plan September 9, 1994 Memorandum tp3-1 !6 ,.7 ,,, ,:).c) ~.c:r'es Col'r~on, Ol:~n 25 29 Ic) /..:y '; EO ~.'~G RAP.qIC $CAL~ " T '"'."~ .' " T ~3 !9 :::'0 GRAPHIC $CA