HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-28 ResolutionPrepared by: John Yapp, Associate Planner, 410 E. ¥Vashington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5247
RESOLUTION NO. 96-302
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS
5 AND 6, JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Prospect Hill L.C., c/o Bruce Glasgow, filed with the City Clerk the
preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of Lots 5 and 6, Jacob Ricord's Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa, to wit:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of Lot 5, in Jacob Ricord's Subdivision
of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 79
North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Deed Book 15, at Page 146, of the records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office, and also the Plat recorded in Plat Book 16, at Page 34, of
the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence SO0 °07'16"W,
along the Easterly Line of said Lot 5, a distance of i,50.00 feet; Thence
N90°OO'OO"W, 100.00 feet, along the South Line of Auditor's Parcel "A",in
accordance with the Plat of Survey recorded in Book 31, at Page 226, of the
records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office, to the Southwest Corner of
said Auditor's Parcel "A", which point is the Point of Beginning; Thence
continuing N90°OO'OO"W, a distance of 423.65 feet, to a point on the South
Line of Lot 6, said Jacob Ricord's Subdivision; Thence NO1°20'20"E, 130.04
feet, to the Southerly Right-of-Way Line of Dodge Street Court; Thence
S90°OO'OO"E, along said Southerly Right-of-Way Line 420.34 feet; Thence
S00°07'06"E, 130.00 feet, to the Southwest Corner of said Auditor's Parcel
"A", and the Point of Beginning. Said tract of land contains 1.26 acres, more
or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed preliminary and final plat and subdivision, and
recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary and final plat and
subdivision and recommended that said preliminary and final plat and subdivision be accepted
and approved; and
WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with
the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and
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WHEREAS, said preliminary and final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter
354, Code of Iowa (1995) and all other state and local requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The said preliminary and final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real
estate be and the same are hereby approved.
The City accepts the dedication of the right*of-way and easements as provided by law
and speci[ically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely right-of-way, as not
being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons.
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The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and
directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating
to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to
the preliminary and final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall
record the legal documents and the plats at the office of the County Recorder of
Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider.
Passed and approved this 28th day of October , 1996.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll cell there were:
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 25, 1996
To: City Council
From: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: North Dodge Street Court
Council asked that staff provide information regarding methods of improving North Dodge Street
Court. One possibility mentioned was a special assessment project which would finance the cost
of improving the street to City standards. Rebuilding Dodge Street Court from Conkiln Street to
its end would cost approximately $240,000. According to Iowa Code and case law, a special
assessment district for such an improvement would include properties within 300 feet of the
frontage of the street. Exhibit A illustrates th9 area which would be covered by such a special
assessment district.
The City has rarely used special assessment districts as a way of financing public improvements.
This may be due to requirements imposed by the State Code on the City in order to adopt such
a district. The State Code requires that all special assessment resolutions be adopted by three-
fourths majority vote of the Council and that if owners subject to 75% of the amount of the special
assessment object to the assessment, the resolution must be approved by unanimous vote.
Public Works has brought to our attention that North Dodge Street Court is scheduled for a new
chip-seal surface next summer. At the time the street is chip-sealed, the chip-seal pavement will
be widened to 22 feet. The cost of the chipseal surface will be approximately $4900. This width
will allow two vehicles to pass safely on the street. Staff recommends that this method of
improving the street be accepted by the Council. This method would not require existing property
owners to contribute to the street improvement and would be a minor cost for the City.
Concerns were also raised by the public regarding the safety of the intersection of Dodge Street
with North Dodge Street Court and Conkiln Street, and the position of mail boxes at this intersec-
tion. As discussed, this intersection will be improved at the time North Dodge Street is improved.
These improvements are currently scheduled for FY2002. A review of the City's records indicates
that there has been one minor accident at this intersection in the past six years. Compared to
other intersections this is a very low accident rate. The postal service has indicated that when
the street is widened to 22 feet they will consider curbside delivery to the existing and proposed
residences. In the interim, the postal service has agreed that the existing mail boxes could be
moved farther away from Dodge Street.
The fire chief will be available at the Council meeting to answer questions regarding access for
emergency vehicles on North Dodge Street Court.
Attachment
Exhibit A - Area affected by special assessment district.
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Exhibit .A:
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es property within 500 feet of the
e proposed for Improvement.