HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-07 CorrespondenceApril 23, 1996
Dear Council Member:
On April 3, 1996 an old house at 1002 College St wes demolished to ma~e way for an apartment
building. While such events regularly happen in Iowa City, this occurrence was particularly offensive for
the following reasons:
1. This section of College has been surveyed in preparation for its nomination as part of a
historic district. This was the last part of College (before Muscatine Ave.) that retained all of its original
houses.
2. The demolished house had its own architectural significance and fit in with the other three houses
located at that intersection. (One of those houses was portrayed in the comic strip "Bloom County.")
Inside it had handsome golden oak woodwork, doom, staircase and banister, moldings, leaded windows,
and fine hardwood floors laid on the dialgonal.
3. After indicating that he would accept a list of specific design suggestions from neighbors and meet with
us, the owners, Dr. Karim Rezai and Jalil and Mahrooyeh Mostafavi have resisted all efforts to open a
dialogue with us. In refusing to answer the messages that we have left on their answering machines, by
fai!ing to reply to our faxes they have indicated their complete disregard for the neighborhood and for what
the impact of their project w~11 be on it. Their sole motive appears to be their personal financial gain.
4. The exterior proportions and design of this apartment building are an eyesore and offend everyone
who has seen the design plans or has to live next to the building.
I am angry that such a thing can happen in an area where people care about their neighborhoed. I am
angry that current city regulatons do not require any design review for apartment building of under ten
units. And t am certain that unless the city acts, there will be more such building projects that will destroy
our older neighborhoods.
To protect the integrity -' neighborhoods, I urge the city to make the designation of historic districts and
histeric properties a priority. I urge the city to do what it can to expedite the designation process locally.
Specifcally, I urge th5 city to:
a) enact a moratorium on demolition in dis~'icts which have been surveyed for designation as an
historic district, and
b) requlre a design/site review process for any size multi-unit building in Iowa City. Currently,
investors simply avoid design review by building fewer units with many bedrooms so that ,as in the Rezai
project ,each unit may house four to five persons Design review benefrts all citizens insofar es it makes
Iowa City an attractive place to live and to do business.
As Iowa City undergoes the rapid growth which is forecast we must have such protective mechanisms in
place in order to keep traditional neighborhoods as viable places to live. Adopting the above measures
may help us protect what we have.
Sincerely,
Cecile Kuenzli
705 IS. Summit St.
enc: my letter to Dr. Rezai
c-'c: City Manager, Steve Arkins
cc: Head of Urban Planning, Karen Franklin
cc: Neighborhood Services Coorditnator, Marsha Klingaman
cc: The Press Citizen
cc: The Cedar Rapids Gazette
cc: Martin Haynes, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee
cc: Donald Crumb, realtor
Dr. and Mrs. Rezai:
April 23, 1996
For several year, it was a pleasure for me to have your daughter, Yasmine in my French
classes when she was a student at West High School. Now, however, I am not writing to
you as Yasmine's teacher, but as a member of the Longfellow Neighborhood Association
and as a resident in the neighborhood where you are building a rental property at 1002
College St.
I write to urge to to adopt the design modifications which a concerned group of neighbors
submitted to you weeks ago. It was our understanding that if we submitted a list of
suggestions to you that we all agreed upon,you would agree to meet with us to discuss
them. The exterior design modifications created by architect John Shaw appeal to all the
neighbors who have seen them for they serve to make the building blend in with the
neighborhood surroundings more harmoniously than does the original exterior design,
which, frankly, is offensive to everyone who has seen them.
Your own choice of location for your home suggests that you appreciate a fine residential
setting. Therefore you must surely understand our dismay at the exterior appearance of
the building which you are building next to our homes.
College Street has been surveyed for nomination as part of an historic district in Iowa City.
If the designation is approved, the status of your property stands to be enhanced as well.
However, if the external appearance of your property greatly conflicts with that of the other
homes, then everyone's property values tend to decrease.
After hours spent trying to find an avenue of compromise which would benefit both
neighbors and investors we have not had any word from you and the construction has
begun. Apparently, you have met the city's building code requirements. However, there is
no code or ordinance to mandate good design or good neighborliness. It is in your hands
to implement these things which so much affect the quality of life in our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Cecile Kuenzli
705 South Summit St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
cc: City Councilors
cc: Karen Franklin, Head of Urban Planning Dept.
cc: Marsha Klingaman, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
cc: Donald Crum, realtor
cc: Boyd Crosby, builder
DATE:
Tamra Salm and City of Iowa City
Steve Adkins and City Council Membersv//
Marva Abel
Account #05322002 107 S. Lowell St., Iowa City
April 23, 1996
This letter is in response to your letter dated April 16, 1996.
We are requesting that 107, 107 1/2, 109 S. Lowell St., Iowa City
remain, at least for the rest of the year, at the same refuse and recycling
rate as it has been, for the following reasons:
We were not aware, nor were we informed, that there was any
ordinance that each dwelling unit is assessed one charge for refuse
and one for recycling per month when there is only one water
meter. The property is grandfathered into a residential area and we
are responsible for paying the entire water and sewer bill. We
purchased this property June 26, 1995 from Mark and Eadie
Weaver. Per the seller's request, we contacted the city of Iowa City
to switch the water bill into our name. Nothing was said at that
time.
2.)
No one_ likes surprise. and we like to plan our budgets and appreciate
notice to do so. We have already set rents for the coming year with 2
different tenants. It did not include this expense. As this is our first
experience in owning an income property, we spent too much money
the first year. Over all the property had many deferred maintenance
items and was an eyesore to the residential neighborhood. Major
improvements in 1995 included new electrical service, gutters,
downspouts, painting the exterior (including storms and screens) and
new storm door.
3.)
We currently have a "Housing Assistance Program Tenant" in 109
Lowell St., Iowa City. We have not negotiated rent with her for
renewal of her lease in September. Will she be able to afford to live
here if the rent goes up? When we purchased the property, the lower
unit was in substandard condition and was being used by the 107 S.
Lowell St. tenants to store items. It was not rented (i.e. occupied)
until September 1, 1995 due to requirements by the Housing and
Inspection Service Department (John Bovey) and our personal
4.)
5,)
requirements. Asbestos floor tiles were removed, all new flooring
installed and interior paint was completed. In December, a vacancy
prompted a move of this tenant to 109 S. Lowell St. Of course, it was
also inspected by Pat Macky and needed some corrections.
Since we have only owned this property since June 26. 1995, we
believe a period of adjustment for up to five years is unfair.
SiQ.c~L the new trash re(;luirements. only 2 cans/containers for trash
have been used at this property. The total square foot of living space
is 107-700 sq. ft., 107 1/2-400 sq.ft. and 109-532 sq.ft. I believe
square footage and number of tenants should play part in the
calculations.
Somehow we feel that we are being unjustly assessed for running a
small business, providing a safe and comfortable environment for tenants,
including low rent housing and improving the property so it is an asset to
a residential neighborhood.
After receiving the letter, I attempted to contact you about 2:00 PM
on April 17, 1996. Neither you, nor Beth, or the supervisor, Diane, were in
the office. I spoke with a lady who kept repeating that I should know that
3 units requires 3 trash and. recycling fees, and referred me to the
Building Inspection Department. I received the message that I was guilty
of deceiving the city.
These adverse situations enhance people's reasons for moving to
surrounding communities. Coralville does not charge for recycling.
Somehow, that has to make this a win/win situation. I believe this
ordinance should be amended to reflect square footage and number of
people in a unit
Your consideration will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Marva Abel
MA:ky
April 16, 1996
Richard Knoedel/Momingside Rtl.
1718 Morningside Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52245
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
RE: Account #: 053 220 02
Address: 107 S. Lowell St.
Dear Richard Knoedel/Momingside Rtl.:
In reviewing your City Utility account, it has been discovered that we have not billed you
properly for refuse and recycling. City Housing and Inspection Services show the above
property is a 3 dwelling.
The City of Iowa City provides refuse and recycling to any property that has four dwelling units
or less. Each dwelling unit is assessed one charge for refuse and one for recycling per month.
(Two rooming units equal one dwelling unit) As a 3 dwelling unit this property should have
been appropriately assessed 3 refuse and 3 recycling charge(s) per month.
It has been a policy of the City of Iowa City to process a billing adjustment when an
investigation proves that a customer was incorrectly billed for a utility service (water, sewer,
and/or refuse and recycling). The pedod of adjustment has been a maximum of five years.
Currently this policy is being reviewed. The above account would be subject to back billing if
this policy is upheld.
Future bills to this property will reflect refuse and recycling charges for a 3 dwelling unit.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. If you have questions you
may call me at 356-5064 or Beth Eland at 356-5067.
Sincerely,
Tamra J. Salm
Customer Service Representative
410 ~AST 'AASHINGTON $TRE£T · IOWA CITY. IO~,¥A ~2240-1826 * (319) 356-$000 · FAX (3191 356-5009
Phil Phillips
714 Iowa Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa
April 27, 1996
City Manager, City Council
Io~a City, Iowa
Than]( you for considering my prevlous letter on the matter of
utility underbilling and back-billing.
At the time of that letter I had Just received a water bill
for each of my two duplexes, each bill containing the disputed back-
bill amount. I have Surepay, an5 I assumed, without consYderlng
very closely, that Surepay would automatically collect the curr~nt
charges only. However, what actually did happen was thmt Surepay
collected both the current charges and the back-bill amounts.
In retrospect, I can see why that would happen, so I am not
complalninE about that, per se.
The thing that concerns me is this: Although the payment was
inadvertent, the record does sho~ now that I have paid the disputed
back-bills, an8 I am concerne~ that this payment may be misconstrued
as an admission on my part that I had in fact owed the disputed back-
billings.
Let me say therefore that my payment of the disputed back-bills
i:appened purely through the automatic operation of Surepay in a manner
unexpected by me, and that I did and still do dispute the back-billing,
which would have me picking up )0% of the cost of the Clty~s negligence.
I request that the back-billing amount be taken off my account
and the psyment be refunded to me.
On another subject: I have seen a recording of the late March
meeting of the Council. There was a discussion of certain proposed
additions to the Code, additions which ?muld operate to increase the
cost of ownership of rental housing, and therefore the cost of re~ts
in Iowa City. The Council seemed to be under the impression that
such increases would apply only to new construction, and woul~ not
iontease the cost of ownership of existing housing.
I can ~lve you several examples from my own experience where such
aJdltlons to the Code by former councils have resulted in increases
in the cost o! ownership o!' my own existin~ rental housln5. These
examples ran~e from the trlvia~ and com!ca% to the serious, one of
~hich came ~lthln an ace of costing me thousands of dollars.
But in the end these ~hings don t cost me, they cost my tensmrs.
In my case, and in the case of'anybody else's rental property, cost
of ownership must ultimately be paid out of rental receipts.
If the Council wishes to be realistic about such things, they
shoui~ simply take it as a given that, ~herever the Code touches upon
housing, any additions, requirements, restrictions or "upgradings"
come ~!th a price tha~ must ultimately be borne by the rentpayers.
The Council coulc not possibly foresee, the long-term consequences
or many of these th~s that thev do. I ta~e the libe-ty to suggest
that when such proposals come up for conslfieratio~ ~t wi!l very often
be the case that the best thing to do is to do nothing at all. ~
think that it was Will Rogers who said that the Country is always in
peril when Congress is in session.
Sincerely,
April 24, 1996
Dear Mayor Naomi Novick:
The policy of assessing extra refuse and recycling charges for rental housing, as per the attached letter,
is inconsistent with the unit based pricing structure which the City of 1owa City implemented on March
4, 1996. This policy of extra charges needs to be eliminated.
The City of Iowa City's refuse collection system allows each residence to fill two garbage cans per week
with extra cans or bags costing $1.00 each. The double, triple or quadruple billing of a residence which
houses unrelated individuals is contrary to this system. Instead of being charged by the amount of
garbage created, we are being charged for being unrelated. A single family residence will always pay
less then a unrelated household when comparing equal amounts of garbage as can be seen by the
following chart.
1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit
2 cans/wk $11.55 $23.10 $34.65 $46.20
3 cans/wk $15.55 $23.10 $34.65 $46.20
4 cans/wk $19.55 $23.10 $34.65 $46.20
5 cans/wk $23.55 $27.10 $34.65 $46.20
6 cans/wk $27.55 $31.10 $34.65 $46.20
7 cans/wk $31.55 $35.10 $38.65 $46.20 ~..
8 cans/wk $35.55 $39.10 $42.65 $46.20
9 eans/wk $39.55 $43.10 $46.65 $50.20 .-<r-
** Monthly charge listed based upon 4 weeks in a month ~"" "
This is uneqnitable!
This system also only penalizes those landlords and tenants who have rental permits. How else will the
Utility department know whether a household has more than one dwelling unit? Thus providing one more
incentive for owners not to have their property inspected for a rental permit.
Eliminating these extra charges for multiple dwelling units, eliminates the inequitableness of the refuse
billing system. This would in turn simplify the system. Each water and sewer account would have 1
charge for refuse and recycling and each house would be allowed 2 cans of garbage eliminating any
confusion for the people collecting the refuse.
That makes it plain and simple, if you create more garbage you pay for it. A good incentive to conserve,
which I hope is our goal.
Thanks for your attention, ~-,~ .
Sandra and Mark Mueller
837 South 7th Avenue
Iowa City,IA 52240
319-351.3148
April 16, 1996
Mark Mueller
837 S. 7th Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
RE: Account #: 039 510 13
Address: 837 7th Ave.
Dear Mark Mueller:
In reviewing your City Utility account, it has been discovered that we have not billed you
properly for refuse and recycling. City Housing and Inspection Sen/ices show the above
property is a 2 dwelling.
The City of Iowa City provides refuse and recycling to any property that has four dwelling units
or less. Each dwelling unit is assessed one charge for refuse and one for recycling per month.
(Two rooming units equal one dwelling unit) As a 2 dwelling unit this property should have
been appropriately assessed 2 refuse and 2 recycling charge(s) per month.
It has been a policy of the City of Iowa City to process a billing adjustment when an
investigation proves that a customer was incorrectly billed for a utility service (water, sewer,
and/or refuse and recycling). The period of adjustment has been a maximum of five years.
Currently this policy is being reviewed. The above account would be subject to back billing if
this policy is upheld.
Future bills to this property will reflect refuse and recycling charges for a 2 dwelling unit.
We thank you in advance for your undemtanding and cooperation. If you have questions you
may call me at 356-5064 or Beth Eland at 356-5067.
Sincerely,
Tamra J. Salm
Customer Service Representative
Mary Lewis'
56 Regal Lane
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
April 23, 1996
The Iowa City City Council
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Iowa City City Council:
On Saturday, April 20, we were able to complete a project that started last year
with the first PIN Grant made available by the City Council to Neighborhood
Associations. We planted more than 200 trees and shrubs in Whispering
Meadows Wetlands Park.
The day started with a foreeast of 70 sunny degrees that changed to a "high" of
52 degrees, winds of 20 mph. and began spitting rain just as we started unloading
the trees and shrubs from the tracks. We had over 100 people commit to help
but considering the weather, we had oar doubts. As it turned out, over 130 people
came to help! Most were families from the Grant Wood area who will enjoy
being a part of this project for years to come as they walk the Park and watch
"their" tree grow.
Many thanks are due, but first I want to thank the Iowa City City Council for the
opportunity to apply for this grant. We are very excited and about the
participation and sense of pride this project has instilled in our neighborhood and
nearby areas.
Thanks to the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, Terry Trueblood and
Bob Howell, Terry Robinson, Marcia Klingaman and City Staff who assisted us
with this project. They have been a ~xemendous help with organizing, planting
and finishing the work.
Jane Klitzka, spent many hours organizing volunteers and gathering donations for
incentives. Jeff and Jean Cholewa donated many hours planning and planting.
Iowa City Landscaping, did a wonderful job planning the planting and helping
with the planting. Thanks to Lon Drake for his assistance and direction on this
project. Thanks to al] the volunteers, including Pepperwood Neighborhood
Association, Boy Scout Troop 240 and Girl Scouts from Grant Wood School,
members of the Iowa City Chapter of DeMolay and the Grant Wood
Neighborhood Association who really made this possible.
The 100 tee shirts we gave away were made possible by First National Bank,
Iowa City Landscaping, Iowa State Bank, Lakeside Apartments, Old Capitol
Screenprinters, Proctor and Gamble, T & M Mini Mart, University of Iowa Credit
Union and Ronda Kinsinger, our local artist who donated her time for the sketch
of the Wetlands used on the front of the shirts. Cookies n' More also donated
cookies and muffins for all the workers.
Come out and take a look at Whispering Meadows Wetlands Park! It looks great!
Sincerely,
Mary Lewis
President
Grant Wood Neighborhood Assocation
Don Sehr, Chairperson
Stephen P. La¢ina
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 29, 1996
Mayor Naomi Novick and the Iowa City City Council
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: Jobmort County/Iowa City Fringe Area Policy Agreement
Dear Mayor Novick and Council Members:
Following a joint work session with Don 8ehr, Karin Franklin, Rick Dvorak, and R.J. Moore,
the Board would like to take this opportunity to make another proposal regarding proposed
Fringe Areas B and C.
The County would agree to a new RS-10 zoning classification in proposed Fringe Area
B (outside of the City's growth area), which would permit 4 residential units per forty
acres. Provided no lot is less then 1.0 acres, and that the remainder of the acreage is
left as a non-builda. b!e ouflot. City standards would prevail within the identified
growth area.
In proposed Fringe Area C (outside the identified growth area) the same RS-10 zoning
classification would be in place. However, in this area developers would be allowed to
double the number of residential units from 4 to 8 units per 40 acres if they utilized
clustering, and if they create a non-buildable outlot on the remaining sereage. City
standards would prevail within the identified growth area.
The Board also reiterates its agreement to the formation of an "Appeals Board", to
consist of two County representatives and two City representatives. The Appeals
Board would have the authority to review "special exceptions" to the agreed upon
zoning in the Fringe Area.
The Board looks forward to further discussion and resolution of the Fringe Area Agreement.
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-13§0 TEL: (319) 3564000 PAX: (319) 3544213
Letter to City Council April 29, 1996
Pag= 2
io~n S~chrIy'
Chairman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
cc: Kafin Franklin
Rick Dvorak
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 1, 1996
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager enn~
From: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Develop
Re: Fringe Area Agreement
The City Council will receive in their packets this week a letter from the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors presenting another proposal for the Fringe Area Agreement as it applies to Fringe
Areas B & C. It appears to me that we may be moving in a direction that could result in
resolution of this agreement. I would suggest that the Council schedule time at their May 20 work
session to discuss the Board's proposal. At that time we can present them with proposals for a
definition of cluster development, a mechanism for extension of the 2-mile extra-territorial review,
and suggestions for criteria to be used by the proposed "Appeals Board". I intend to work on
these items in conjunction with the County Planning and Zoning Staff. Please let me know if this
schedule is acceptable.
RECEIVED I A¥ 0
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
CORALVILLE LAKE
2850 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD NE
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-7820
April 30, 1996
Natural Resource Management Branch - Coralville Lake
City Council Members of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear City Council Members of Iowa City,
The Corps of Engineers of Coralville Lake will be dedicating another rest area at
the Veteran's Trail on May 27, 1996 at 1:30 PM. Our selections for this year's honor are
as follows: William Tucker, Army Air Corps; Phillip Von Stein, Navy; Richard G-rell,
Army; William Book, Army; Robert Randall, Army Air Corps; William Meardon, Navy;
Clifford Cox, Army; Harold Cox, Army; Louis Cox, Army; and Donald Cox, Army. In
addition to the rest area dedication a Veteran's Service Award will be presented to John
Hartnett of North Liberty.
The Corps of Engineers would be honored by your attendance at the dedication
ceremony. The ceremony will be conducted at the East Overlook Picnic Area located on
the east side of the dam. In the event of rain the ceremony will be conducted in the
ranger storage area adjacent to the visitor center.
Should you have any questions please contact Park Ranger Kate Soska at 31%
338-3543.
Sincerely,
Jo~C. C~tle~
Project Manager
April 23, 1996
Members of the City Council:
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Members of the City Council: Naomi Novick, Ernie Lehman, Larry Baker, Karen
Kubby, Dee Norton, Dean Thornberry, Dee Vanderhoff:
We're writing to invite you and your family to join citizens of Iowa City, IA for the
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization on Sunday, May 5, 1996.
This year marks the 13th anniversary of the world's largest annual community-based
AIDS event. Caring people around the world, from Argentina to Zambia, will join in
remembrance of those who have died of AIDS and in support of those who are living
with HIV and AIDS.
The Iowa City observance of the event will happen on Sunday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at
Hubbard Park in front of the Iowa Memorial Union. We'll light candles, hear remarks
from AIDS activist Sean Sasser of MTV's Real World, and listen to music by Saul
Lubaroff and Banda UltraMar.
We would be honored if you and your family joined us for this event. If you are unable
to join us for the event, perhaps you would be able to light a candle in your home.
Questions can be addressed by phone at (319) 338-2135, or by letter at Iowa City
AIDS Resource and Education (ICARE), PO Box 2989, Iowa City, IA, 52244.
Sincerely, )
Erin McAIpin
ICARE Volunteer
f)revious\,,/b -kcl -% ou cil
RECEIVED APR 2 § 1996
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County
To All Council Members:
Please plan to attend our final Legislative Forum on Saturday, May 4,
1996.
It ~11 begin ~th coffee and conversation at 9:00 a.m. and the Forum will
start at 9:30 a.m. This is an opportm~ty to speak with state senators and
representatives about issues that concern you! The League sponsored Forum
will be held at the Iowa City Public Librapy, Meeting Room A and will be
televised and rebroadcast on cable Channel 4.
Invite your neighbors, fi'iends, and co-workers!
Call Molly Stamy at 338-9080 if you have questions.
2119Wayne ^w
Iota Cay. lA
April 19, 1996
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
TO:
RE:
The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
Civil Service Entrance Examination - BUYER I - EQUIPMENT
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 Buyer I.
James Kerr
Hired: 5/6/96
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
MichaelW~.Kenne~dy, Chair
ATTEST:
· ' '~ Clerk
410 EAST WASHINOTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 o (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 3~6-$009
April 18, 1996
CITY OF I014rA CITY
TO:
RE:
The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
Civil Service Entrance Examination -
INVESTIGATOR
HUM/LN RIGHTS
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 Human Rights Investigator.
Katherine Carolan
Hired: 4/29/96
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE
CO~ISSION ~
Mic/~edy, Chair
ATTEST:
Marian Karr, City Clerk
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA $2240-18~6 · 1319l 3~6-5000 · FAX (}191 ~6-$009
May 7, 1996
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Don Sehr, Chairperson
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 requesting a rezoning of 20.03 acres
of a 126.6 acre tract of land located south of the Colonial Bowling Lanes and the Iowa City
Airport, and west of S. Riverside Drive from RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential, to M1,
Light Industrial. The site is located in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area 7. Last
year, the entire 126.6 acre tract was rezoned from A 1, Agricultural, to RMH, Manufactured
Housing Residential.
At its April 18, 1996, meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended,
by a vote of 6-0, that the City Council forward a letter to the Board of Supervi,~ors stating
that the requested rezoning from RMH to M1 is inconsistent with the Fringe Area 7 policy and
incompatible with the manufactured housing park proposed for the west portion of the site.
The City Council therefore recommends that the M1 rezoning be denied.
A planned commercial zone that allows storage units, a car wash and retail/office facilities to
serve the needs of the manufactured housing park residents would be appropriate for the site.
However, the heavy equipment associated with the construction companies located in an M1
zone would not be compatible with the proposed residential uses to the west. Residents of
!hu manu{actured housing park would have just one means of access to their homes --
.through the proposed industrial zone. Traffic conflicts and hazards could result. If the 20
acre tract is rezoned to M1, owners of the property may use the property in the future for
other uses permitted in the light industrial zone, and these uses may be even less compatible
with residential uses than the proposed construction yards.
A portion of the area proposed for M1 rezonmg is located in a runway protection zone
associated with the north-south runway. According to the proposed Master Plan for the
a~rport, this runway may be phased out within the next five to ten years. Until that occurs,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require that the area in the center of the
runway protection zone sta.v absolutely clear of obstacles, and no flammable materials, such
as gasoline or oil in a maintenance shed, may be stored ~n any portion of the runway
protection zone.
Mr. Don Sehr and Board of Supervisors
May 8, 1996
Page 2
The area requested for rezoning is within the Iowa City growth area; an area that is likely to
be annexed within the next ten to twenty years. Decisions that create land use conflicts
adjacent to Iowa City can cause problems that Iowa City will be forced to deal with in the
future when this area is incorporated. Placing industrial zoning next to a residential area can
have long-term consequences, and reduce the potential for creating a livable neighborhood.
At the time of the previous rezoning request to allow development of a manufactured housing
park, the ~pplicant submitted a letter to the Johnson County Zoning Department indicating
that the pond site would be uaed as the focal point of the project and that a walking path
would be constructed around the landscaped perimeter of the pond. The letter also suggested
fishing in this pond. The concept of using the pond as an amenity for the residential
development will be altered in some measure if industrial uses are permitted through an MI
rezoning on land abutting the east and southeast edges of the pond.
Based on the reasons cited above, Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and therefore respectfully forwards a comment to the Board that the
requested rezoning of the 20.03 acre tract from RMH to A1 is inconsistent with the mutually
agreed upon Fringe Area 7 policy and incompatible with the manufactured housing park
development proposed for the west portion of the site, and the City Council therefore
recommends that the M1 rezoning be denied. Council also agrees with the Planning and
Zoning Commission that a planned commercial development that meets FAA guidelines and
provides services to the nearby residential development would be an acceptable use for this
property.
Sincerely,
Naomi J. Novick
Mayor
May 7,1996
Don Sehr, Chairperson
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
913 S. Street
Iowa City, IA
CITY OF I0CITY
Dear Don and Members ~e Board:
An application has d to Johnson County requesting a
of a 126.6 acre tract of land south of the Colonial Bowlit
Airport, and west of S. Riverside , from RMH, Manufacturec
Light Industrial. The site is located :he Iowa City/Johns(
year, the entire 126.6 acre tract was ,ned from A1,
Housing Residential.
of 20.03 acres
and the Iowa City
Residential, to M1,
Fringe Area 7. Last
to RMH, Manufactured
At its April 18, 1996, meeting, the Iowa
by a vote of 6-0, that the City Council
that the requested rezoning from RMH to M1
incompatible with the main
of the site, and the City Council
planned commercial zone would be an
Commission recommended,
to the Board of Supervisors stating
~sistent with the Fringe Area 7 policy and
,osed for the west portion
that the M1 rezoning be denied. A
designation for this area.
A planned commercial zone that
serve the needs of the manufactui
However, the heavy
zone would not be compatibl
the manufactured housing
~ge units, a lash and retail/office facilities to
~ark resi~ ~uld be appropriate for the site.
companies located in an M1
proposed residential to the west. Residents of
have one means of their homes -- throu,qh
the proposed industrial Traffic conflicts and hazards could If the 20 acre tract
~s rezoned to M1, owne/rs of the property may use the property in future for other uses
permitted in the light. Andustrial zone, and these uses may be e! ~ess compatible with
residential uses thT,~he proposed construction yards. ~
The area reques.t~.f~ for rezoning is within the Iowa City growth area; n ar~ ~ that is likely to
be annexed wit/~in the next ten to twenty years. Decisions that create It use conflicts
adjacent to Iowa City can cause problems that Iowa City will be forced to with in the
future when.this area is incorporated. Placing industrial zoning next to al area can
have long-term consequences, and reduce the potential for creating a livable neighborhood.
At the timze'of the previous rezoning request to allow development of a manufactured housing
park, the/applicant submitted a letter to the Johnson County Zoning Department indicating
that the pond site would be used as the focal point of the project; that a walking path would
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be constructed around the landscaped perimeter of the pond. The concept of using the pond
as an amenity for the residential development will be altered in some measure if industrial uses
are permitted through an M1 rezoning on land abutting the east and southeast edges of the
pond,
A portion of the area
associated with the
airport, this runway may be
Federal Aviation Administration
runway protection zone stay absol~
as gasoline or oil in a
protection zone.
for M1 rezoning is located in a protection zone
According to the propose ~ster Plan for the
out within the next five to ten ' Until that occurs,
regulations require that area in the center of the
' clear of obstacles, ~ flammable materials, such
shed, may be any portion of the runway
Based on the reasons cited above, ~cil
and Zoning Commission, ~
requested rezoning of the 20.0~
agreed upon Fringe Area 7 policy and
development proposed for-the west
recommends that the M1 rezoning be
Zoning Commission that a
provides services to the nearby resid
M1 rezoning.
the recommendation of the Planning
comment to the Board that the
to A1 is inconsistent with the mutually
with the manufactured housing park
of the site, and the City Council therefore
Council also agrees with the Planning and
development that meets FAA guidelines and
be preferable to the proposed
Sincerely,
Naomi Novick, Mayor
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 18, 1996
To:
From:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner
Be:
CZ9616. Wolf Rezoning Request
Robert and Erma Wolf have submitted an application to Johnson County requesting a rezoning
of 20.03 acres of a 126.6 acre tract of land located south of the Colonial Bowling Lanes and
the Iowa City Airport, and west of S. Riverside Drive from RMH, Manufactured Housing
Residential, to M1, Light Industrial. The site is located in the Iowa City/Johnson County
Fringe Area 7.
Last year, the Wolfs requested and received a rezoning from A1, Agricultural, to RMH,
Manufactured Housing Residential, of the entire 126.6 acre tract. Due to the inconsistency
of the RMH rezoning with the land use policy for Area 7, the incompatibility of locating
housing neap the airport and industrial-zoned properties, and the questions at that point on
future airport runway alignments, both the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission and
the Iowa City City Council recommended denial of the proposed rezoning in June 1995. The
Johnson County Board of Supervisors, however, approved the RMH rezoning.
The Wolfs now request that 20.03 acres on the east portion of the site be rezoned to M1,
Light Industrial, The Wolfs have cited several reasons for their request for M1 rezoning: they
would like 1 ) a sign larger than 24 square feet in size to advertize the manufactured housing
park; 2) to allow PCI (Peterson Construction, Inc.) to remain on site and to relocate the Wolf
Construction Company office, construction equipment, maintenance facility and storage
building to this property; 3) to build storage facilities for the residents of Lake Ridge, the
manufactured housing park; 4) to provide a car wash for construction equipment and for the
manufactured housing park residents; and 5) to allow for development of retail and office uses
in the future to serve the needs of the manufactured housing park residents.
In staff's view, the requested Light Industrial (M1) rezoning is not consistent with the Fringe
Area 7 policy which states that continued agricultural use is the preferred use, and it is not
compatible with the recently approved rezoning for a manufactured housing park for this site.
A planned commercial zone that allows storage units, a car wash and retail/office facilities to
serve the needs of the manufactured housing park residents may be appropriate for the site.
The commercial zones in Johnson County do not permit contractor and construction
establishments and yards, but the Light Industrial (M1) zone does allow it. The M1 rezoning
is being requested to allow PCI and Wolf Construction to use the site.
The heavy equipment associated with the construction companies would not be compatible
with the proposed residential uses to the west. Residents of the manufactured housing park
will have one means of access to their homes -- throu.qh the proposed Light Industrial zone.
This would not provide an appropriate entrance to a residential area. Traffic conflicts and
hazards could result. If the 20 acre tract is rezoned to M1, owners of the property may use
the property in the future for other uses permitted in the Light Industrial zone, which permits
any use except those uses specifically confined to the M2, Heavy Industrial District. These
uses may be even less compatible with residential uses than the proposed construction yards.
2
The area requested for rezoning ~s within the Iowa City growth area; an area that is likely to
be annexed within the next ten to twenty years. Land use decisions should be planned with
the eventual incorporation of the area into Iowa City kept in mind. Placing industrial zoning
next to a residential area can have long-term consequences, and reduce the potential for
creating a livable neighborhood. At the time of the previous rezoning request to allow
development of a manufactured housing park, the applicant submitted a letter to Rick Dvorak,
Johnson County Zoning Department, indicating that the pond site would be used as the focal
point of the project; that a walking path would be constructed around the landscaped
perimeter of the pond. The concept of using the pond as an amenity for the residential
development would be altered in some measure if industrial uses are permitted through an M1
rezoning on land abutting the east and southeast edges of the pond.
According to Ron O'Neil, Iowa City Airport Manager, commercial and industrial uses are
preferred adjacent to the airport. Fairly densely populated residential areas near an airport
pose a greater risk of death and injury if an airplane should crash during takeoff or landing,
and complaints about noise and low altitude flyovers are more prevalent. A portion of the
area proposed for M1 rezoning is located in a runway protection zone associated with the
north-south runway. According to the proposed Master Plan for the airport, this runway may
be phased out within the next five to ten years. Until that occurs, Federal Aviation
Administration {FAA) regulations require that the area in the center of the runway protection
zone stay absolutely clear of obstacles, and no flammable materials, such as gasoline or oil
in a maintenance shed, may be stored in any portion of the runway protection zone, In the
area now proposed for industrial rezoning, staff would support a planned commercial
development that meets FAA guidelines and provides services to the nearby residential
development, Allowing industrial uses in this area at this time does not seem prudent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors stating that .CZ9616, the requested rezoning of 20.03 acres located south of the
Iowa City Airport and west of S. Riverside Drive from RMH to M1 is inconsistent with the
Fringe Area 7 pc!icy and incompatible with the manufactured housing park development
proposed for the west portion of the site, and the City Council therefore recommends that the
M1 rezoning be denied.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map
2. Application/attachments
3. Wolf 1995 letter of intent
Airport runway protection zone map
Approved by :~c~.~~
Kadh Franklin, Director
Department of Planning
and Community Development
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SURVEYING
ENT PLANNING
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
APPLICATION TO REZONE
DATE: t~' -//-/'-~4;
NUMBER: ,3~ ~ /,"o
TO BE FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
TO:
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JOHNSON COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION
THE UNDERSIGNED IS THE (OWNER, CONTRACT PURCHASER, CONTRACT OWNER, OPTION PURCHASER)
OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
East Lucas TOWNSHIP, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND REQUESTS THAT YOUR COMMISSION
CONSIDER THE RECLASSIFICATION OF SAID PROPERTY FROM RMH DISTRICT TO. M1 DISTRICT
LOCATED AT (LAYMAN'S DESCRIPTION): on West side~ of Zowa Hwy 96~, .~,,eh ~n
and adjacent to Colonial Lanes Bowlinq Alley
AREA TO BE REZONED IS COMPOSED OF 20.30 ACRES OF A ] ~6_ 6 ACRE TRACT AND LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS: (PLEASE ATIACH LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN OF AREA TO BE REZONED),
PROPOSED USE: Commerc ia 1 Use
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS OF RECORD:
Robert & Erma Wolf
3732 Hummingbird Lane SE
Iowa City, Iowa
THE APPLICATION SHALL CONTAIN:
A MAP OF LARGE ENOUGH SIZE TO SHOW THE PROPERTY FOR REZONING OUT-LINED IN RED, THE
PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET OF lHE PROPERTY FOR RE-ZONING OUTLINED IN BLUE
A DIAGRAM DRAWN ~0 SCALE (NO SMALLER THAN ONE INCH EQUALS ONE HUNDRED FEET)
SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED OR EXISTING ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY.
A LIST OF NAME AND ADDRESSES OF THOSE PERSONS OWNING PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET OF
THE PROPERTY OF THE OWNER OF RECORD.
TWO CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER: ONE IN THE AMOUNT OF
TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) FOR A REZONING SIGN, THE OTHER IN AN AMOUNT WHICH VARIES
DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE APPLICATION.
A SIGNED RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE STABILITY OF THE CURRENT ROAD SYSTEM.
A COVER LETIER EXPLAINING THE PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION.
THE APPUCANT 18 TO OBTAIN AND POST THE REZONING SIGN ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY
WITHIN SEVEN [7 DAYS) FROM FLUNG OF THIS APPUCATiON.
OWNER
CONTRAC]~OWNER/PUR'CHASER, O~{ON PURCHASER
ADDRESS: 373~ Hummingbird Lane SE
CITY/STATE: Iowa city, ' Iowa
7ELEPHONE: 351-6794
PROPOSED 20.30 ACRE H1 ZON1NG PARCEL
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter, of Section 21, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth
Principal Meridian, which is also the Northwest Corner of Lot ~, of Char]es
Subdivision, in accordance with the Recorded Plat thereof; Thence N89'15'56"E,
along the North Line of said Lot 2, 217.56 feet; Thence S00°27'11"E, 448.08
feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence N89°47'O7"E, 268.60 feet. to a Point
100.0 feet Radially distant Westerly of the Centerline of Old Highway No. 218;
Thence S23°44'32"W, along the Westerly Right-of-Nay of Highway, 272.51 feet,
to a Point 115.0 feet, Radially distant Westerly of Centerline Station 431+00;
]hence Southwesterly, 843.71 feet, along said Westerly Right-of-Way Line on a
~993.90 foot Radius Curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 840.92 foot chord
bears S09°48'14"W, to a Point 115.0 feet, Radially distant Westerly of
Centerline P.C. Station 422+88.7; lhence 801'43'51"W, along said Right
Westerly Right-of-Way Line, 188.70 feet, to a Point 115,0 feet Normally
Distant Westerly of Center]ine Station 421+00; Thence S05°22'51"E, along said
Right-of-Way Line, 91.76 feet; Thence S86'48'06"W, 713,15 feet; Thence
NO2°33'52"W, 552.29 feet; Thence S88~03'1§"W, 87.28 feat; Thence N47'15'18"W,
35.16 feet; Thence NO2"33'52"W, 360.29 feet; '[hence N88°O3'16"E, 635.24 feet;
]hence N16°30'O§"E, 461.40 feet; ~hence N89°4?'O?"E, 81.40 feet, to the Point
of Beginning. Said Rezoning Parcel contains 20.30 Acres, more or ]ess, and is
Subject to easements and restrictions of record.
TO: Johnson County Board of Supervisors
March 30, 1996
FROM: Robert & Erma Wolf
3732 Hummingbird Ln. SE.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
We want to thank you for having the foresight and conviction to
have approved our rezonlng request for manufactured housinq residential
district on the Stevens - Ute~ch property.
At this time we have some additional needs that could be best served
by rezoning the 20.5 acres nearest old highway #218 from RMH to M-1.
FIRST:
A sign larger then 24 square feet. The residential living
area is approximently 900 feet away from old Hvy 218 and
difficult to see when driving by. We would like to explain
to the motoring public the valuable service we are preferming
back there and invite them to check it out.
SECOND:
Construction machinery storage and maintanence facility.
Currently on this site P.C.I. (Peterson Construction,Inc.)
is leasing three acres and a shop building for their Iowa
City area construction projects. They want to sign a five
year lease to stay on the site. Within the next twelve
months Wolf Construction, Inc. will have 65% of its Equipment
on the site, constructing the new park. We would like to
incorporate a maintenance facility and storage building on
this site in our plans for next fall and winter.
THIRD:
Storage facilities for residents. Each lot at Lake Ridge, Inc.
was designed large enough for a home and a two car garage.But
in some cases the garage happens later or they have need for
more space and mini storage units will be needed.
FOURTH:
On site car wash. Wolf Construction needs an area to po.~.
wash and clean up its equipment from normal use and for main-
tenance. We would like to build a car wash for our residents
and Wolf Construction's needs.
FIFTH:
Future service requirements for our residents w~11 be in the
direction of assisted living or possibly continuing-care,
( See attached addendum ) that would indicate some retail and
offices.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
%*.
COMMUNITY CORNER
MARKETING TO SENIORS
IN THE 21st CENTURY
By George Allcu. CPM
George Alice is presideut ql' GFA
Mwlagemeal in lndicnlopolis. G[:A
specializes in residenttel and corn
For alere I~[fo.llflllotl. conloci Alleu
at GFA Mwmgemenl. Box 47024.
Indianapolis. Ind. 46247. 317~888-
7156.
It seems cm~on~ is talklug ~l)oni
It. so why ~n't we? hn rekrdn
senior housing. No. nol In the
men{ nieceas that mauolaeh~red
housing alwady se~es well. lf's the
next stage beyGull thin: seulor hmm-
big characlerlzed by a selectloG
amenities and services based
needs rather than wauls.
~ls ~nd of housing Is hesl provkl.
ed by a uulque partnership amonR
develope~ and operators of mulH-
f~lly ~dential conununi[les.
p~nemhlp cm~ provide senior bous-
In~ qnh-kly. IleMbly and rely efllclqni-
A revenl issue of 'lhe Conmle~:clql
Nonmul ScrmIHcs. pul I{ Ihi~ way:
in~ I'mubhlrs ciVillents Of InldJtiOl/al
]nulli-hunll~ houslllt with s~eJ~J
Jle;llJJl [1~1(' ~lld supj'JlY[ servk'e
talctinR In senkns In bnslne~ s~tiI0~
Ihal is luanageuwnl- h fieusive.' i
DuHng Ihe 1980s. scnkn' bous~l~
was JlllJ('eiJ overbllJJJ. J5111 wc are
Set'hlg p 5JlOll~ d?ulaud [qr spae~ ~-
75 or oldel. aud in need o[ Jleallh
~vlrcs. prc[m-ahly withiu easy
OJ ]lnllle
Think almul il. Whal realisllc
cOlnlalnlJlJes have wllgl] Ihclr health
siaHs Io Jail7 I~ighl now. Illlie Iliare
Ihall a eJloh'g hgJweell ~alng lnlo a
ilursiu~ lieinc Ol ha~11~ Jlgalth care
AMENITIES AND SERVICES OFFERED
IN VARIOUS FORMS OF SENIOR HOUSING
Amenities Gongregale Assisted All
and Scruces Care Living CCRC Types
Beauty/barber shop 92% 95% 99% 94%
Chapel/meditation room 48% 41% 76% 52%
Emergency response system 98% 100% 97% 98%
Exercise room 85% 79% 90% 85%
Full kitchen in units 85% 10% 93% 68%
Personal laundry 81% 99% 94% 88%
Recreational facilities 88% 92% 97% 91%
Electronic security 61% 75% 63% 65%
Nighttime security guards 72% 58% 92% 73%
Social programs 96% 99% 97% 97%
Transpodation 96% 95% 99% 96%
slrvice brought to thein. But what
other alternatives will they have In
tile future If our unique supplier-to-
user Indusby awakens and address-
es Ibis rapidly developing senior
housing market? Before we lair
about solutions. however. let's review
the situation.
Tile apamnent sector already un-
derstands tills market and Is eurrenl-
ly plauniug to provide senior housing.
ser./lces and all. The wake-up call for
,aparhneni developers Canle In a re-
emit boor entitled The Future of ~he
Aparlment Industry. prepared by
Coates & Jartart for the Nallonal
Multi-Housing Council and the Na-
Uonal Apartment Association.
The book notes that the median age
for tile naUonal population Is rapidly
moving upward. In 1990. the median
age for Americans was aa.8 years.
But by 9.005. It Is expected Io be 38.1.
By 9.010. close to 40 million Ameri-
cans will be 65 or older. and of that
group. 19 rolllion will be 7,5 or oldeft
These senlorn are going to need. not
]usl retlremeot housing. but another
level ot sen, lee and care altogether.
What types of senior housing are
available? The answer depends on
who you talk to and where the eon-
versalion takes place. But at the
basic level. there are three type~ of se-
nior housing:
o Congregate care: This form Is
characterized by minimal service
leeUGh. Seniors may live In their own
residences and arrange their own
health care. or they may reside in a
home.like facility ~th other serdors
and share services. The former Is
often referred to as "independent liv-
Ing" and Is most like our present
manufactured home retirement eom-
nmnities. The latter is akinply called
"anpparted living" and may describe
life Ill a retirement hotel. where the
~esldents live more or less indepen-
dent lives but with common meals
available and back-up health care
services provided when they are
needed. :
"' Assisled living: This is the next
step up In care pro~slon. It Is gener-
ally characterized by residency in a
home-like faelfity with two levels of
health care provided, depending on
wbat Is required by the senior to con-
tinue wlth the 'activities of daily liv-
log' or ADL
· The conllnuing.care reliremenl
comamm/ty {CCRC):This senior hons-
lag a]temaUvc offers the most Inten-
sive level of Itealth services. with vari-
ous levels of personal nursing care.
The Amerlem~ Seniors ttouslng As.
saclotion [^SItA} recently publlsllerl a
chart shawlrig the percentage of facil-
Ities in these three categodes of se-
nior housing that oiler varloas
amenities and services. The chart.
shown on page 24. was pnblisbed hr
ASItA's 1994 booklet. 7he State qf Se.
n/or I toos~lg.
The Nomura report pointed out:
'Unlike nursing homes. senior hans-
lag Is largely an indnslry wilere resi-
dents pay their way with their own
money rather than government
money. Payment plans generally use
a rental fee plus incremental pay-
meals for any additional services. Ill
the ease of CCRCs. some comblad-
tiaa of entrance fee and on-going
redial paylllell[ [s no{ nncmnmov."
The connection between nlannfae-
tured hah]lag ,and the manyfactored
home community could not be clear-
er. tiere are two dialInet but ulllmate-
ly relaled avenues begging for a Jolnl
nmrkellng efforl by the relallfilg and
community managemeal segments of
the manufactured housing Induslry.
One averare tOyDives tile design
aml development of new cantotoni-
tees. complete with central service fa-
ctlilies appropriate for senior re]l-
denis (e.g.. a shm-ed dining hall and a
wel] as Indlvldlla] rosldenee ['eahlres
thai may be refitfired hy local regula.
lions [e.g.. ramps at the Iront
rear dosrs. ca]].for-asslslance bul-
lans. wbeefebah' aceeaslblllly. grab
barn. elc. J.
Tbe olher avenue Involves retro-
fitting existing communllies with fea-
tures shnllar to those cited above.
Centrally located faclllllos cotdd be
added for ml addlllonal fee to the res-
Idents. Then. Individual hahlea eoukt
be filled wllJ1 ramps and other acces-
sibility features. so that the disabled
land-lease homeowner would not be
forced to sell his home and move Into
S nnF$1vg home or Sallie other gronp-
care [aclfily.
Fhe retrofil allernallve Is oh'eady
I~'lOg foled [1! sonic ret|remen[ lasr-
kels wllb slgnlflcan! numbers of real-
dents tile 75-85 age range. Some
mannfacInrers have begun Io eQs-
Iomlze theh produels fro' the elderly
dlsabfed. even in thq)fex arrmlge-
nlenls.
A romlher [)1' senior hanslag spe-
cialists a~ now taking a hard I~k al
lhe advaolages of mannfaclured
home connnunllles. ~me are sa)~og.
'Why wall two and a half to three
yearn and pay ~0 pel square f~t to
manufacho'ed hunsing is available
for $25-30 IWr square f~l and ~n be
slled and occnpled within weeks of
placmg the ordegF
MannlaHamd hmn~ oiler flexibill-
ly of design Islngle- real mnllI.sec-
lion. In a varlely or layaais and room
sizes}. luen'asmgly. hmne p~loeem
are enDylng a rcl)ulallmi for spe~y
productbin. good workmansblp and
qualily materials. Tbe easy trans-
portability of the bmnes to lbe slle
also enhances the popolaf accep.
Iraice of this titan of housing. FiDally,
east-effectiveness makes marefrae,
tin'ell I1oasblg ~nedca's mosl ~ord.
able housing nlleroallve. especially
for seniors living (m fixed Incomes.
Anyone who bas been aronnd
UlOdern nlann[ai'hn~[ bvllsJng
manlly can see Imw ibis type or living
anaagemenl lends itself pedeclly
this age gmnl).
~le secn~ sense o["commtmlly'
pervash,e. Add to that professional
properly managenlenl toni reasnn-
able rL. ntal rilles. often inchsling
refuse removal anti some tilllily
charges. and ym] lmve an unbeatable
~lc~ Is one eaveaL bowever. Coin-
munlly hweslors who are ronsldenng
the senior ma~kel vced Io be aware
Managing ~n('h properly mvavs
inla'h mm'e Ilion simply Sol)plying
gronnd on wbl(-h In 5lit, a home.
Often, II incan] ac('cpllng res~mbl-
blllly Ibr sapplying a yaHely o[ per-
lanai sel~ces, many of Ibem bealth.
related ~ls Is no inky lask
A book entitled. Se,ior lioosmg:
Term Care. sams II np this way:
"Perhaps the mosl promising Itmg
(erol so]nHon for the eklerly Is scalar
housing. a mpklly emerging Indosl~
well-salted ~o dellverlag affordabfe
services and snppofllve care In ~sl.
denllal. cmnmuni(y-hased sel(lngs.
Orswing on Ils diverse Influences
from hmn the mnlll.famlly hmmlag.
health care. hospllafiiy and Im~g
lively r~lmrsls Io the reeds avd de-
sires of elderly persons who reqnlre
varying degrees of suppar,re health
care assistalice."
Our Industry is In the envtabfe po-
sition of being able to add an appro-
priate ending 1o that stalemeat: "And
mmmfactured housing and Ihe raan-
u factored hasle communlly living en-
vireomeat meet roost of these unique
requirements beUer than any other
allcreative available In the Unlled
States today!" Agreed?
flow can anyone In tills Industry
today not be excited about the next
10 years--If95 to 2005-truly oar
decadel Airearly. prodaction Is setting
records and new mannfactured home
communllles are being built across
tile country We nmv bare a ground-
floor opporlm~lty to become the na-
tion's Wender sapplier of senior
housing with a quality community
fifestyle. This Is certainly the Decade
of the Manvfactured liDme Commu-
nity. Q
Atrlnol(s NOTE: ]J' yon or your corn.
Irony ts presently involved in
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224 Sou~h Rlble~ S~reel PO Box 27
Gallon. OhJo 4~3
Phone 80~537-2807
No. 20 on Express Action Card
March 22, 1995
Mr. Rick Dvorak
Johnson County Zoning
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Department
Re: Manufactured Housing Park---Lake Ridge, Inc.
I offer you this letter of my intent in lieu of a
completed set of drawings, for the re-zoning request
I have submitted. My intentions are to have some lots
available for rent this construction season.
The parcel consists of 126.5 acres along the West side
of Highway 218, South of the Iowa City Airport. There are
four distint areas on this tract of land; they are:
1o 24 acre lake
2. 10 acres of glide path for the Airport
3. 70 foot ridge at the Southwest corner
4. 80 acres of flat land
The pond site will be the focal point of the project. We
Will reslope the banks to a 4-1 mowable grade. A walking
path will be constructed around the lake, with many plant-
ings of flowers, shrubs and trees. Fishing will be allowed,
but no swimming or boating will be tolerated(Insurance
Company rules)°
The glde path area will be used for enclosed storage
cubicals for residents belongings and company equipment.
The buildings will be designed to compliment the area, and
meet FFA height restrictions.
The 70 foot ridge is under consideration by our !andscap~
architect. We have 5 to 6 years to decide on that.
The 80 acres of flat land will be the bulk of our develop-
ment of manufactured home sites. we will strive for a
density greater than 5 dwelling units per acre, but less
than 6.28(Modern Manor density).
Some of the amenities we propose are:
Child Care Facility
Playground
Office area
Meeting rooms
Guest parking
Storm shelters
Re-cycle system
Land improvements will meet or exceed Johnson County and
(page 2)
Iowa City specifications for Manufactured Housing
Co,~munities. They include: concrete streets--minimum
width 24 feet and 7 inches thick, sewer lines--PVC pipe
with concrete manholes, water mains--PVC pipe with cast
iron fittings., concrete storm sewers with concrete intakes.
Landscaping is very important for the longevity of our
project, and will be addressed at the entrance, perimeters,
and individual lots0 The success of Modern Manor tells
me to go with similar plans for lot developement, to
include: driveways, sidewalks, decks, storage sheds,
garbage collection, and street lighting.
The water supply would be a public, central system composed
of two wells~ a pressure tank~ chlorination, (iron re-
moval if necessary), meter, 4" and 6" PVC distribution
mains, cast iron shutmoff valves, flushing hydrants, in-
dividual stop boxes and service lines for each housing
unit. The wells will either be finished in alluvial
sands approximately 100 feet deep or the Silurian dolo-
mite at a depth of approximately 400 feet. A well forecast
will be requested from the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR). Construction drawings will be prepared
according to the IDNR standards. Construction permits
and a well withdrawal permit will be requested from the
IDNR as well.
The sewage collection system will also be a public, central
system with 8" diameter, PVC sewer pipes with rubber
gaskets andconcrete manholes° There will be a two unit
submersible pLtmp station with alarm lights and horn°
The treatment pr~ess will be a mechanical extended
aeration, diffused air plant similar to the one at Modern
Manor. The first two units will be 15,000 gallons per
day capacity. Chlorination will probably be required, but
no advanced treatment for a~onia reduction is expected.
Construction drawings will be prepared accoz'ding to the
~DNR standards. Construction permits and a effluent
discharge permit will be requested from the IDNR as well
All water treatment and sewage treatment equipment will
be housed in an above ground building to protect the
processes from the weather, insects, rodents and curious
people.
$INCERELY,
ROBERT AND ERNA WOLF
3732 Hummingbird Ln. S.E.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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