HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-25 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 95-81
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing Permit as
provided by law is hereby granted to the following named person and at the following
described locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed thereon the certificates of
the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and having
a valid beer, liquor, or wine license/permit, to wit:
Holiday Inn Iowa City - 210 South Dubuque Street
Golden Oldies - 1910 S. Gilbert Street
It wasmoved by Kubby and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll callthere were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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that the Resolution
Baker
Horowitz
· Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
Passed and approved this 2.Sth day of
ATTEST:~
CITY-CLERK
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,1995.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-82
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY95 OPERATING BUDGET.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a public hearing will be
held in the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m., May 9, 1995, to permit any citizen to be heard for or
against the proposed amendment to the FY95 Operating Budget.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of public hearing and time and place thereof
by publication in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Iowa City,
not less than four (4) days and not more than twenty (20) days before the time set for such
hearing.
Passed and approved this 2$th day of ^.pr~l , 1995.
CITY CLERK
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It was moved by Kubb¥ and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
the Resolution be
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Kubby
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-83
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF ORCHARD VIEW ESTATES,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owners, William and Joan Frees, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of
Orchard View Estates, Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 19, Township 80 North, Range 5West, of the Fifth Principal
Meridian, said Point being the Southeast Corner of Furrows Edge, in accordance
with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 33, at Page 40, of the Records of
the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N00°O7'59"W, along the West
Line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, and the East Line of
said Furrows Edge, 1333.57 feet, to the Northwest Corner of said Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, and the Northeast Corner of said Furrows
Edge; Thence S89°22'42"E, along the North Line of said Southwest Quarter
of the Southeast Quarter, 1064.36 feet, to its intersection with the West Line
of the East 244 feet of the Northwest Quarter of said Southeast Quarter;
Thence NOO°O8'57"W, along said West Line, 993.54 feet, to its intersection
with the Centerline of D~ngleberry Road, NE; Thence S89°11'53"E, along said
Centerline, 516.99 feet, to the Southwest Corner of Lot One, of Dingleberry
Subdivision, in accordance with the Plat thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 28, at
Page 50, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence
N89°46'21"E, along the South Line of said Dingleberry Subdivision, 709.26
feet; Thence Southeasterly 225.97 feet, along said South Line, on a 409.28
foot radius curve, concave Southwesterly, whose 223.11 foot chord bears
S74°24'39"E; Thence S58°35'39"E, along said South Line, 88.84 feet;
Thence Southeasterly, 67.25 feet, along said South Line, and Southeasterly
projection thereof, on a 238.73 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly,
whose 67.03 foot chord bears S66°39'51"E, to its intersection with the East
Line of said Southeast Quarter; Thence S00°30'50"W, along said East Line,
2200.1 5 feet, to the Southeast Corner of said Southeast Quarter; Thence
N89°31 '27"W, along the South Line of said Southeast Quarter, 1644.48 feet,
to the Southeast Corner of Cannon Subdivision, in accordance with the Plat
thereof Recorded in Plat Book 30, at Page 19, of the Records of the Johnson
County Recorder's Office; Thence N00°28'33"E, along the Easterly Line of said
Cannon Subdivision, 362.19 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof; Thence
N76°O7'44"W, 480.80 feet, along the North Line of said Cannon Subdivision;
Thence N89°31'27"W, along said North Line, 139.17 feet, to the Northwest
Corner of said Cannon Subdivision; Thence SO0° 28'33"W, along the West Line
of said Cannon Subdivision, 473.58 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof, said
Point being on the South Line of said Southeast Quarter; Thence
N89°31 '27"W, along said South Line, 366.07 feet, to the Point of Beginning.
Said Tract of Land contains 109.77 Acres, more or less, and is subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
Resolution No. 95-83
Page 2
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and
recommended that said 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
WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of
Iowa (1993) 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 final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the
same are hereby approved.
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 final plat after passage and approval by law. The owner/subdivider shall record the
legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County,
Iowa.
Passed and approved this 25th day of April , 1995.
ATTEST:
CITY'CLERK
AYOR Appl~ by '~'~ ,/
It was moved by Nov£ck and seconded by 'l'hvngmnv~'rm
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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Baker
Horowitz
· Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: SUB95-0006, Orchard View Estates.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Requested action:
Location:
Size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Applicable Code requirements:
File date:
45-day limitation period:
60-day limitation period:
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Public utilities:
Prepared by: Scott Kugler
Date: April 6, 1995
William and Joan Frees
2672 Newport Road NE
Solon, IA 52240
Phone: 351-8792
Final plat approval for Orchard View
Estates.
South side of Dingleberry Road, approx-
imately .6 miles east of Highway 1.
109.77 acres.
Vacant; RS-3, Suburban Residential.
North - Agricultural and Residential,A1
and RS;
East- Agricultural, A1;
South - Agricultural, A1;
West - Residential, RS-3
The Fringe Area 4 Policy states that a
limited amount of residential develop-
ment will be approved east of Highway
1.
Fringe Area Agreement for Fringe Area
4, as amended; City Code Chapter 14-
7, Land Subdivisions.
March 16, 1995.
May 1, 1995.
May 15, 1995.
Public utilities are not presently avail-
able to this area. One common well is
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Public services:
proposed to serve the entire subdi~
sion. Sewage disposal will be prOVide
by individual, on*site septic sYStem,~
Utility easements have been designate,
along aJJ rights-of, way for gas, electrici
ty, te/aphone, cable TV', sanitary sew.
era, water mains, and
drainage. storm sewer
Transportation:
Physical characteristics:
Police protection is provided by John-
son County with fire protection provid-
ed by the Solon Fire Department.
Access to the site will be from Dingle-
berry Road, which has access directly
to Highway 1.
The site is generally made up of a se-
ries of ridges and WOOded ravines. The
proposed roadways generally follow the
ridge lines, and two of the ravines are
to be partially set aside as common
BACKGRouNd: open space.
The applicants, William and Joan Frees, are requesting final Plat approval of Orchard View
Estates, an approximate 109.77 acre, 34 lot SUbdivision located Within Fringe Area 4 on the
south side of Dingleberry Road, approximately .6 miles east of Highway 1. The preliminary
P/at was approved by the City Council on February 28, 1995. This tract was rezonad in the
Fall of 1994 from A1, Agricultural, to RS-3, Suburban Residential, to allow residential
development. Because a port/on of this property lies within Fringe Area 4, the City
approve the SUbdivision before it can be recorded and developed. must
apply to SUbdivisions Within Fringe Area 4. City rural design standards
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The street locations have not changed and generally follow the ridgetops to avoid the
ravines that are present on the site. As required m the Fringe Area 4 .... WOoded
The design and layout of the final plat is in accordance with the approved preliminary plat.
construction will be to County design standards,
the rest of the SUbdivisio and City rural design standards will apply
approval Ho'-- n. The pro ....... ~u,uement, roadway
· waver ~v~uo tmal
construction ~ ..... , legal papers m,,~, ~- Plat appears t ~
plat. y uo~lc Works prior to ~,,~ me.y s Office an
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The Fringe Area Agreement outlines four guidelines for residential development Within Fringe
the construction or reconstruction of Public roads are not needed, w .
impact surrounding properties, where It well not cause c'--":-- here It will not ...... ·
Area 4. These guidelines state that residential development should be approved only where
~u,.~u~[ural uses, and if
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adequate measures are taken to protect natural areas such as steep slopes, wetlands and
forested areas. As discussed during the preliminary platting process, the proposed
development appears to meet these guidelines.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that SUB95-0006, a request for final plat approval for Orchard View
Estates, an approximate 109.77 acre, 34-1ot residential subdivision located within Fringe Area
4 along the south side of Dingleberry Road, approximately .6 miles east of Highway 1, be
approved subject to the approval of legal papers by the City Attorney's Office and
construction drawings by Public Works prior to City Council consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map.
2. Final Plat.
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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LOCATION MAP
SUB95-0006
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-84
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BOYRUM SUBDIVI-
SION, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Blackhawk Partners, filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an
application for approval of the preliminary plat of Boyrum Subdivision, Part 4; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary plat and, after due
deliberation, recommended acceptance and approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat conforms with all of the~requirements of the City Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
The preliminary plat of Boyrum Subdivision, Part 4, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby
approved,
The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and
directed to certify this resolution, which shall be affixed to the plat after passage and
approval by law.
Passed and approved this 25th day of Apri:~ , 1 995.
CITY~ CLERK
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It was moved by Kubby and seconded by
adopte'd, and upon roll call there were:
Lehman the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT:
Baker
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Kubby
Lehman
Novick
__ Pigott
Throgmorton
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: SUB95-0007, Boyrum Subdivision, Part 4
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Applicable Code requirements:
File date:
45-day limitation period:
SPECIAL INFORMATION;
Public utilities:
Public services:
Prepared by: Robert Miklo
Date: April 6, 1996
Blackhawk Partners
P.O. Box 3100
Iowa City, IA 52244
Preliminary plat approval.
Subdivision into three commercia lots.
South of Highway 6 between Boyrum
Street and Waterfront Drive.
11.67 acres.
Commercial- CC-2.
North - Commercial; C1-1.
East - Commercial; CI-1, CC-2.
South - Commercial; CI-1.
West- Commercial; C1-1, CC-2.
Commercial.
Zoning and Subdivision Code.
March 16, 1995.
May 1, 1995.
Municipal water and sanitary sewer
services are available to the property.
The sanitary sewer line will be reconfig-
ured to allow construction on Lot 3.
Police and fire protection will be provid-
ed by the City. Refuse collection will
be provided privately.
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Transportatiom
Access to the property is from Boyrum
Street on the east and from Waterfront
Drive on the west. Transit service is
provided by the Lakeside Route which
travels on Waterfront Drive.
Physical characteristics:
The property is generally level and
contains existing commercial develop-
ment on Lots 1 and 2 and the northern
portion of Lot 3. An area of hydric
soils is located on the previously
developed portion of the property.
BACKGROUND iNFORMATION:
The applicants are proposing to subdivide an 11.67 acre tract into three commercial lots.
Proposed Lot 1 contains the current Hy-Vee Food Store located south of Highway 6.
Proposed Lot 2 contains the existing Drugtown store at the intersection of Boyrum Street and
Highway 6. The proposed Lot 3 currently contains Contractor's Tool & Supply and vacant
land. Lot 3 is proposed to be the site of a new Hy-Vee Food Store. The majority of Lot 3
was recentlyrezoned from C1-1, Intensive Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial. The
remainder of the subdivision is zoned CC-2. In addition to Lots 1-3, the southwestern portion
of the plan contains an area proposed to be dedicated as street right-of-way to allow
Waterfront Drive to be reconfigured to provide for a right-angle railroad crossing at Stevens
Drive and Waterfront Drive.
ANALYSIS:
As submitted, the proposed plat of Boyrum Subdivision, Part 4 generally complies witl~ the
zoning and subdivision regulations. However, the plat contains deficiencies and discrepancies
as noted at the end of this report. These deficiencies and discrepancies must be resolved
prior to preliminary plat approval.
Conditional Zoning Agreement: The conditional zoning agreement which applies to this
property specifies that the applicant or developer will be responsible for reconstructing the
Stevens Drive/Waterfront Drive railroad crossing located at the southwestern side of this
subdivision. This will include the dedication of additional land and the reconstruction of the
railroad crossing and Waterfront Drive according to City standards. The conditional zoning
agreement also contains other provisions regarding the site plan for the property, sanitary
sewer lines, and a contribution for the reconstruction of Waterfront Drive to the south of the
property. These issues will be addressed at the time of site plan and building permit approval
for the proposed Hy-Vee development.
Stormwater Management: To address the stormwater management requirements for this
subdivision, the applicants have entered into an agreement with the City which provides for
the cost sharing of the construction of a storm sewer system from this property to the Iowa
River. In addition to providing stormwater drainage for this property, the system will also
benefit other properties in the area and will address stormwater management concerns
associated with the reconstruction of city streets in this vicinity.
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Sanitary Sewer: A sanitary sewer line currently is located on Lot 3 in the area proposed for
the new Hy-Vee store. The applicants are proposing to relocate this sanitary sewer to allow
the construction of the retail building on Lot 3. The applicants are proposing to reconstruct
the sanitary sewer along the vicinity of the southern and western sides of Lot 3. The
proposed sanitary sewer relocation is acceptable according to the Public Works Department.
Water: The water lines within the subdivision are proposed to be private. The public water
main to the west of the subdivision will be rebuilt by the City when Waterfront Drive and the
sanitary sewer line is rebuilt in the area. A water main extension fee of ~2,465 will be
required for Lot 3.
Transportation: Lot 2 currently has two curb cuts onto Boyrum Street. To correct and
existing traffic problem at the intersection of Boyrum Street and the current northern driveway
for the Drugtown store, the northern driveway will be closed, The southern access point on
Boyrum Street should be the primary access point from the east for this subdivision. This
access leads to a 27-foot wide common access easement which travels from Boyrum Street
west to the western side of the subdivision, This easement provides vehicular access to all
of the lots within the subdivision.
With the reconstruction of the railroad crossing and Waterfront Drive, a second point of
access will be provided to the subdivision from Waterfront Drive near the southwest corner
of lot 3. This point of access will serve primarily Lot 3. However, it can be anticipated that
vehicles traveling from the west may use this point of access to reach Lots 1 and 2 through
the Hy-Vee parking lot, A third point of access is located south of the existing Hy-Vee store,
where the common access easement travels along the lot line between Lots 1 and 3 and
crosses the railroad to provide access to Waterfront Drive.
Pedestrian access will be provided for from the south via a sidewalk on the east side of the
reconstructed Waterfront Drive. Sidewalks will also be built on Boyrum Street adjacent to Lot
2, The City Council has indicated that they would like staff to work with the applicant to
assure that the site plan provides for adequate pedestrian access to the proposed Hy-Vee
development, To address this, a sidewalk system should be provided to allow pedestrians to
travel from Lots 1 and 2 to the development on Lot 3, This internal sidewalk system will not
appear on the preliminary plat, but should be included on the site plan for each lot,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the preliminary plat of Boyrum Subdivision, Part 4 be deferred pending
resolution of the following deficiencies and discrepancies, Upon resolution of these issues,
staff recommends approval.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES:
1, The west side of the railroad right-of-way should be shown on the plat.
2. The grades of the streets and drives on the plat are illegible. They should be printed
more clearly.
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ATTACHMENT:
1. Location Map.
The locations of the water mains need to be approved by the Public Works Department.
Approved by:
, Director
f Planning and
Community Development
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LOCATION MAP
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-85
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS
SUBDIVISION, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Dave-Ed Limited, filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an
application for approval of the preliminary plat of Galway Hills Subdivision, Part 2; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary plat and, after due
deliberation, recommended acceptance and approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat conforms with all of the requirements of the City Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
The preliminary plat of Galway Hills Subdivision, Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby
approved, subject to a tree preservation plan being submitted and approved by the City
Forester prior to final plat approval.
The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and
directed to certify this resolution, which shall be affixed to the plat after passage and
approval by law.
Passed and approved this 25th day of ^pr~.]. ,1995,
CITY-CLERK
It was moved by Kubby and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Novick
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS
SUBDIVISION, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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the owner, Dave-Ed Limited, filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an
~n for approval of the preliminary plat of Galway Hills Subdivisi 2; and
WHERE~ the Department of Planning and Community Development an
Departme~ examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval
Public Works
WHEREAS, Planning and Zoning Commission examined the prel
deliberation, commended acceptance and approval of the plat
)lat and, after due
WHEREAS, the ~liminary plat conforms with all of the requ
of the City of City, Iowa.
of the City Ordinances
NOW, THEREFORE, E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
IOWA THAT:
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
1. The preliminary
approved.
of Galway Hills Sub
Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby
The Mayor and of the
directed to certify this solution,
approval by law.
of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and
shall be affixed to the plat after passage and
Passed and approved this
of ,1995.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK City
It was moved by
adopted, and uF
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and seconded
call there were:
NAYS:
the Resolution be
A~ENT:
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I~rowitz
Ku'l~y
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We were pleased at the interest shown by the City Council and the Planning
and Zoning commission in the steps that could be taken to protect the fine stand
of White Oaks on the east side of the planned new street, Donegal Place. The
agreed deviation of the road to the west as it passes the trees is a valuable step.
Unfortunately, the revised plat submitted by the developers Is otherwise
unsuccessful in providing worthwhile protection to the Oaks, and in some
respects is a poorer desfgn than the original plat.
1. The considerable expansion of Lot 44 has done little to increase the
space available for house building. Preservation of the trees on this lot would
still require a modest square footage (unlikely on such a very large lot) and the
goodwill and extreme care of the contractors and subsequent owners.
2. It remains Impossible to burid on Lot 43 without destroying the
southernmost Oak, one of the largest specimens.
3. The new location of Lot 43 now straddles the existing east - west fence
line. As the letter sent by the Galway Hills Neighborhood Association to the
Commission on March 26 pointed out, this boundary is itself a line of substantial
trees extending all the way to H~ghway 218 and is a dominant feature of the
landscape when wewed from the south. The original plat entailed the
preservation of these trees as they formed the boundary of the narrow access
route from Donegal Place to the drainage pathway.
4. The relocation of the access route on the west side of Donegal Place
to lie north of Lot 57 has no advantages over the first plat, and entails needless
destruction of the existing I~ne of trees which now bisect the lot, rather than
being on its boundary.
These drawbacks are readily apparent on inspection of the revised plat once
the boundary line trees are drawn in, as on copies we have circulated to
members of the council, the planning and zoning commisssion, and the
developers. I wsh to stress float the locations and sizes of these trees are
approximate, they are not drawn to represent an accurate survey.
There is a great deal of concern among Galway Hills residents about the
meaning of the large red X painted on the trunks of,~,of~t_h6~ Q.&.k~ since the
prellmary plat was first presented to the Councilan 'l~."lt~'~a~'~r'
understanding tllat the Cou,n. cil bad decided at that meeting that the Oaks were
to be protected by a tree 1~8~3ti~-t~on~'~YM~. We remain convinced that the only
way to ensure the preservation of these ancient Oaks is to dedicate the land
they stand on as open space and we have suggested two possible plat
revisions which would preserve not only the Oaks but also the existing
boundary line trees at I~ttle or no cost to the developer. If, however, the council
decides that protection is to be provided in the form of a tree protection er~c-r¢
tt~en it is ~mperative that an explicit statement is made about the terms of that
protecti on.
1. Are the Oaks protected as of now?
2. Are all the Oaks protected? The report of Iowa City Landscaping,
commissioned by the developers indicates that two of the trees are in poor
condition and may not survive. Let us be very clear, these are in the center of
the group, and so even if lost, space for construction would not increase. The
impartial opinion of the city Forester would be of great value in these
discussions.
3. How are the trees to be physically protected during construction, and
how is protection to be enforced on the developers, the builders and the
subsequent owners?
If, the Council is considering approving the revised plat as submitted by the
developers, then I close with a very specific question, and an appeal to
commonsense.
our question. How is it possible to build a house on lot 43 without sacrificing the
Southmost Oak of the group, one of the largest and obviously healthy
specimens?
Our appealsThe revised"~p at submitted by the developers may be well
intentioned but on detailed review it is flawed and in some respects worse than
the original proposal. We urge the council not to approve it. Please delay this
decision to give time for a careful study of the alternatives and a report by the
city forester. At the very least, return the position of the access route on the
western side of Donegal Place to its original location and save some of the
boundary line trees.
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: SUB95-0008; Galway Hills Subdivision,
Part 2
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant;
Contact person:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Applicable Code requirements:
File date:
45-day limitation period:
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Public utilities:
Prepared by: Charles Denhey
Date: April 6, 1995
Dave-Ed Limited
317 N. Seventh Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dave Cahill
351-5000
Approval of a preliminary plat.
To permit development of a 24 lot resi-
dential subdivision.
Southeast quadrant of the intersection
of U.S. Highway 218 and Melrose
Avenue, at the end of Galway Drive.
14.63 acres.
Undeveloped; RS-5
North
East -
South
West -
Residential; PDH~I
Residential; RS-5
Undeveloped; RS-5
Undeveloped; RS-5
Residential, 2-8 dwelling units per acre.
Provisions of the Zoning Chapter, the
Subdivision Ordinance and the Grading
Ordinance.
March 16, 1995
May 1, 1995
Adequate water and sewer service is
available to the site. A tap on fee will
be required for sanitary sewer service.
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Public services:
City sanitation service, and municipal
police and fire protection will be provid-
ed.
Transportation:
Vehicular access is available to the site
via Melrose Avenue and Galway Drive.
Transit service is not currently available
to the site. The nearest bus stop is
located on the Hawkeye route approxi-
mately one-half mile to the east.
Physical characteristics:
The site contains former crop land, with
rolling to steep topography. A pond is
located in the northeast portion of Part
2.
BACKGROUND iNFORMATION:
The subject property was conditionally rezoned from ID-RS to RS-5 in 1991. Part I of the
subdivision, containing 39 lots, was also approved in 1 991. The Conditional Zoning Agree-
ment (CZA), approved with the rezoning, required the developer to pay all cost associated
with development of the site including but not limited to extension of water and sewer lines,
pavement of streets and sewer tap-on fees, and to dedicate six acres of open space within
the site. The preliminary ptat will need to be reviewed for compliance with these conditions.
The plat for Part 2 contains a concept plan for the remainder of the Galway Hills Subdivision.
Any action taken by the City regarding the plat for Part 2 of Galway Hills Subdivision applies
only to Part 2 and does not indicate approval or endorsement of any potential future plans
illustrated on the plat for Part 2.
ANALYSIS:
Zoning Chapter Compliance
The proposed subdivision appears to comply with the requirements of the RS-5 zone. The
Conditional Zoning agreement requires payment of all costs associated with development of
the property, including costs for any oversized infrastructure. This issue will be addressed in
the legal papers during the final platting process. The agreement also requires dedication of
six acres of open space. This issue will be discussed in the Neighborhood Open Space
Section of this report.
Subdivision Ordinance Compliance.
EnvironmentalIv Sensitive Features. The subdivision does contain areas with slopes in excess
of 25%. In staff's opinion the steep slopes on Lots 50 and 51 create lots that may be
difficult to develop. Because houses will need to be constructed as close to the front of the
lot as possible and the location of these lots on a cul-de-sac/loop street, parking areas in front
of these lots may exceed the maximum 50% pavement coverage of front yards allowed by
the Zoning Chapter. Staff recommends that the terminus of Donegal Place be moved south
to allow Lots 50 and 51 to be moved out of steep slope areas.
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Also, the State Archaeologist indicated that archaeological sites are known to be located in
the vicinity, but no identified sites are located within the proposed subdivision. The applica-
tion has been sent to the Environmental Technical Advisory Committee.
Neighbors of the proposed subdivision have raised aconcern regarding the oak trees shown
on lots 43 and 44 and have submitted letters requesting that as many of the trees be protect-
ed as possible. Lot 44 appears to be large enough to allow for construction of a house
without to great an impact on the trees. However, construction of a home on lot 43 may be
more difficult without impacting the trees. Staff feels that moving the access for the open
space north so that it would be located between lots 43 and 44 would create more area
within lot 43 to allow for construction of a house.
Neiqhborhood Open Space. As previously mentioned the Conditional Zoning Agreement for
the entire site requires the developer to dedicate six acres of open space somewhere within
the subdivision illustrated on the concept plan. The proposed subdivision is located within the
West High neighborhood open space district, which has an open space deficit of 9.41 acres.
Subsequently, the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance has been adopted, requiring either
dedication of land of payment of fees in lieu of dedication for all residential subdivisions in the
City. Based on the ordinance the entire Galway Hills Subdivision, containing approximately
120 acres, would be required to dedicate 2.74 acres of open space. The six acres required
by the CZA will satisfy this requirement.
Part 2 of the subdivision contains 14.63 acres, which results in an open space requirement
of 0.33 acre. The open space shown on the plat within this part of the subdivision has been
reviewed by the Open Space Committee of the Parks and Recreation Commission which found
that the area did not meet the criteria spelled out in the ordinance and should not be credited
toward meeting the Neighborhood Open Space requirements. The open space shown on the
plat for Part 2 will be private open space administered by a homeowners association.
A method for keeping track of the open space requirements for the subdivision as it develops
will need to be established. This should be addressed in the legal papers during final plat
approval.
Secondary Access. With the addition of 24 lots in Part 2, the Galway Hills Subdivision will
have a total of 63 lots. Using a rate of seven trips per day per lot the estimated traffic
generated by the subdivision is 441 trips per day. The secondary access guidelines use a
threshold of 2,500 trips per day on a co!lector street before a secondary means of access is
required. On a local street a threshold of 500 trips per day is used. The 441 estimated trips
is below this threshold and the subdivision does not meet any of the other criteria that would
make secondary access necessary. However, future Parts of the subdivision may require a
secondary means of access.
Melrose Avenue Riqht-Of-Wa¥. Melrose Avenue is programmed to be widened from two to
four lanes adjacent to this subdivision. The applicant is dedicating right-of-way for Melrose
Avenue in an amount that is equal to the amount of right-of-way dedicated with Part 1.
However, significant grading will be required for the widening and the Public Works Depart-
ment has indicated that a temporary easement is needed that extends to the nearest property
line, a width of approximately 70 feet. The easement shown on the plat should be measured
from the new right-of-way line.
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Melrose Avenue Sidewalk. The Melrose Avenue improvements call for an eight foot wide
sidewalk on the south side. Consistent with the approval of other subdivisions adjacent to
arterial streets, the applicant should be responsible for four feet of the sidewalk. At the time
of final plat approval the applicant will need to establish an escrow account to cover the cost
of the sidewalk.
Desiqn of Doneqal Place. The plat shows an unusual design at the terminus of Donegal Place.
In place of the more typical cul-de-sac the applicants are proposing landscaped islands. As
previously mentioned, staff feels that a more traditional cul-de-sac design would reduce the
length of the street and help to move lots 50 and 51 out of areas with steep slopes. The
proposed design at the end of Donegal Place does meet City design standards for cul-de-sacs,
including a minimum pavement width of 25 feet and a minimum curve radius of 39 feet.
Due to the length of Donegal Place, it may be desirable to provide a sidewalk connection from
the end of Donegal Place to Melrose Avenue. This could be accomplished between Lots 50
and 51. However, until design plans for the Melrose Avenue improvements are complete, it
cannot be determined if the topography will allow such a connection. If at the time of final
plat approval grading plans are available and indicate a sidewalk is desirable, a method for
providing this sidewalk should be worked out.
Gradin.q and Erosion Control Plan. The area to be subdivided contains slopes in excess of 3.5
to 1 and will therefore require submission of a grading and erosion control plan. The plan will
need to be submitted and approved prior to City Council consideration of the plat.
Stormwater Management. Preliminary Stormwater calculations will need to be submitted and
approved prior to City Council consideration of the plat. The western stormwater manage-
ment basin should be moved to the south to avoid conflicts with grading for the Melrose
Avenue improvements.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Fees. The proposed subdivision will be served by the
Northwest Truck Sewer and will be required to pay a sewer tap on fee for the lots in the
subdivision. Also, water main extension fees will be required. Payment of the fee will be
addressed in the legal papers during the final plat approval process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that SUB95-0008, the preliminary plat of Galway Hills Subdivision, Part
2 be deferred, but that upon resolution of all the deficiencies and discrepancies listed at the
end of this report, the plat be approved. Additionally, staff recommends that the terminus of
Donegal Place be moved south to avoid steep slopes on Lots 50 and 51, and that the access
to open space areas shown between Lots 42 and 43 be relocated north between Lots 43 and
44 to provide for greater protection of the existing trees.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES:
A temporary construction easement for Melrose Avenue from the Right-of-way line to
the nearest property line, approximately 70 feet should be shown.
The western storm water management facility should be moved to the south to avoid
conflict with grading for the Melrose Avenue improvements.
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3. The angle in the sanitary sewer line at Melrose Avenue is to severe and needs to be
redesigned.
4. A Grading and Erosion Control Plan is required due to the presence of slopes of 3.5 to
1 or greater.
5. Preliminary storm water calculations need to be submitted.
6. The legal description should be corrected to regarding the dimensions shown on Lots
4 and 5.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map.
2. Preliminary Plat.
sUrep~g50008.CO
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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SUB 95-0008
GALWAY HILLS SUB. PT.Z
The following materials regarding this item were
submitted by neighboring property owners or other
interested persons,
Galway Hills Neighborhood Association,
29, Galway Circle,
Iowa City,
IA 52246-2766.
March 26, 1995.
The Planning and Zoning Committee, City of Iowa City.
As a neighborhood, we have reviewed the pre-preliminary plat for
Galway Hills Subdivision - Part Two and wish to make known our concern for
the group of mature trees which now occupy the proposed Lots 43 and 44.
There are ten large old Oaks presently on this land which is contiguous with
open space to be left for storm water drainage into the nearby natural pond. We
wish you to consider including this small additional area as" set aside" land to
protect this collection of majestic trees and enhance the beauty and natural
environment of our developing neighborhood.
This stand of Oaks, on a ridge of high land visible to the entire sub-
division, provides a scenic focal point familiar not only to neighborhood
residents but also to the large number of area residents and visitors passing by
daily on Melrose Avenue and Highway 218. The busy and noisy intersection of
these two roads is screened from many lots in Pad 1 and future pads of the
subdivision by this natural barrier.
Almost all of the individual mature trees in Part 1 of the subdivision have
been lost, proving to be too central within the lots to allow house construction.
We were therefore very pleased to note the thoughtful positioning of the access
route from the new cul-de-sac to the stormwater drainage gulley west of Galway
Circle which leads to the pond. Although not shown on the plat, this old fence
line (and its continuations to the west of the new cul-de-sac and east into the Lot
23/Lot24 lot line on Galway Circle), bears a row of growing trees which, while
much less significant than the Oaks, are a feature worthy of their incorporation
into the design. Assuming that they are to be preserved, the developers are to
be congratulated on this aspect of the plat. However, loss of the Oaks, unique in
the subdivision and a major natural asset to the western approach to Iowa City,
would be particularly unfodunate at a time when the council is actively
encouraging and in some cases part funding projects such as The Heritage
Tree Project, Project Green and more recently, PIN, the Program for Improving
Neighborhoods.
The proposed new road is at the edge of the "drip- line" of the Oaks,
suggesting that only a minor alteration of the plat, to curve the road slightly
further west and extend the southwestern boundary of the open space around
the pond at the expense of just two lots (from a total of over 250 in Galway Hills),
would be needed to keep the trees. The southern boundary of Lot 45 could be
made southeastern, preserving its square footage while widening access
between the pond and the Oaks.
The Galway Hills Neighborhood Association, though small (16 families)
is very interested in being included in plans for the development of our new
subdivision. We see an outstanding opportunity to combine a large new
neighborhood with an existing natural environment of great beauty for the
pleasure of the Galway Hills occupants and the enrichment of Iowa City as a
whole. This is a rare opportunity for all concerned. If lost, it cannot be remedied
as further pads of the subdivision are platted.
Yours Sincerely,
j/.
cd.~r Dave Cahill &'Mr Ed Thomas, DawEd Limited.
Ms Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Sevices Co-Ordinator, City of Iowa City.
Mrs Nancy Perkins, Walnut Ridge Neighborhood Association.
We endorse the views of the Galway Hills Neighborhood Association.
Members of Walnut Ridge Neighborhood Association.
29, Galway Circle,
Iowa City,
IA 52246-2766.
April 20, 1995.
The Mayor and Council Members,
I wish to respond to the views of the Council expressed at the Council
Meeting on April 9th with regards to the proposed preliminary plat for Galway
Hills Subdivision- Part Two.
Firstly, I was in appreciation of the efforts of Mr. Cahill and Mr. Thomas in
consideration of the stand of Oak trees which has taken the form of re-positioning
the road to take into consideration the critical root zone of the trees,
implementing a protection plan for the trees to be submitted with the final plat and
moving the public access to the pond to Lot 40 to increase the size of Lot 43.
However, it appears that the stand of Oaks are already in jeapordy as 5 Of the 10
trees bare orange crosses, the presence of which have not yet been explained to
any great satisfaction.
I remain gravely concerned about the effect of building close to the trees,
(should they make it to this stage) and am unconvinced that the trees will survive
long-term post construction. It is also unclear as to how the Council will prevent
the Lot owners from doing with the trees as they see fit and what penalties you
propose to implement should the tree protection plan be ignored.
The only way of absolutely assuring the long-term survival of this
magnificent group of trees is to prevent construction in this area. As a
neighborhood, we have suggested to the Council retaining this area as
neighborhood open space. This does not seem to be a viable option.
It appears that the land will have to be purchased to protect the trees,
therefore, f request that the Council consider using Parkland Aquisition Funds to
purchase the land. This area is contiguous with a natural pond which in
complement with the trees support much wildlife. Such an area would be a huge
asset to the neighborhood and in the long-term to Iowa City.
Until the Council has in place an Tree Ordanance for just such a case as
this, it surely has a responsibility to the Residents of Iowa City to protect
environmentally sensitive areas while such legislation is in consideration. The
pdce of land needs to be considered in terms of beauty and not only in dollars.
Indeed, the Council could not afford to plant such trees in any neighborhood and
by definition can not afford for such an area to be destroyed.
I continue to have the support of Project Green and the Heritage Tree
Project and other Neighborhood Associations, who urge me to take a stand
against the destruction of these magnificent trees.
Yours sincerely, ~ ,
Lorna Jane Warnock Ph.D.
29, Galway Circle,
Iowa City,
IA 52246-2766.
The Mayor and Councilors, Cit~,'(~f Ib,~,~.'~ify
April 23, 1995.
Re: Preservation of trees at Galway Hills, Part 2
We were pleased at the interest shown by the City Council and the Planning
and Zoning commission in the steps that could be taken to protect the fine stand
of White Oaks on the east side of the proposed Donegal Place. The agreed
bending of the road to the west as it passes the trees is a valuable step.
Unfortunately, the revised plat submitted by the developers is otherwise
unsuccessful in providing wor[hwhile protection to the Oaks, and in other
respects is a poorer design than the original plat.
1. The considerable expansion of Lot 44 has not increased the north -
south distance available for house building. Preservation of the trees on this lot
would still require a modest square footage (unlikely on such a very large lot)
and the goodwill and extreme care of the contractors and subsequent owners.
2. It remains impossible to build on Lot 43 without destroying the
southernmost Oak, one of the largest specimens.
3. The new location of Lot 43 now straddles the existing east- west fence
line. As the letter sent by the Galway Hills Neighborhood Association to the
Commission on March 26 pointed out, this boundary is itself a line of substantial
trees extending all the way to Highway 2'18 and is a dominant feature of the
landscape when viewed from the south. The original plat entailed the
preservation of these trees as they formed the boundary of the narrow access
route from Donegal Place to the drainage pathway and on to the pond.
4. The relocation of the access route on the west side of Donegal Place
to lie north of Lot 57 has no advantages over the first plat, and entails needless
destruction of the existing line of trees which now bisect the lot, rather than
being on its boundary.
5. The appealing "open space Iccp" around the outer perimeter of the
lots forming Donegal Place (an obvious route for jogging, dog walking and
strolling) is no longer continuous, but requires a connection to be made via two
streets.
These drawbacks are readily apparent on inspection of the attached copy of the
revised plat, on which the boundary line trees have been added. The locations
and sizes of these trees are conservative estimates, but are not drawn to
represent an accurate survey.
Confusion remains among Galway Hills residents about the meaning of the
large red X on the trunks of five of the Oaks. The report of Iowa City
Landscaping, commissioned by the developers (copy attached) indicates that
only two of the trees are unlikely to survive. These are in the center of the group,
and so even if lost, space for construction would not increase· The impartial
opinion of the city Forester would be of great value in these discussions.
We remain convinced that the only way to ensure the preservation of these
ancient Oaks is to dedicate the land they stand on as open space. We offer two
possible plat revisions which would preserve not only the Oaks but also the
existing boundary line trees. Given the enhanced value of lots due to nearby
trees and open space, this could be achieved at little or no net cost to the
developers.
Suggestion # 1 Gives up one lot (43) but provides for large and very desirable
lots on either side. Lot 42 now adjoins the trees directly and so gains in value,
as do lots 57 and 58 (adjacent to preserved boundary line trees) and lot 40
(larger).
Suggestion # 2 retains the full number of lots while preserving the Oaks in open
space and all the boundary line trees. Several lots are smaller as a result, but
they remain comparable to others in the subdivision.
If the developers cannot be convinced of the benefits to all parties of such a
revision and the city government lacks either the will or the ability to enforce it,
then we look to the council to consider using the Parkland Acquisition Fund to
purchase the small area on which the Oaks sit, the low level of compensation
reflecting the enhanced value to the developer of all the nearby lots.
In summary, the revised plat may be well intentioned, but on detailed review is
badly flawed and in several respects worse than the original proposal. We urge
the council not to approve it, pending consideration of our alternative
suggestions and a report from the city forester.
Sincerely,
Niall G Warnock
Lorna Jane Wamock.
Iowa City
Landscaping
520 Hwy. 1 West
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 337-8351
March 5. 1995
MMS Consultant
Larry $chnittjer
1917 S Gilbe[t Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: White Oaks - Galway Hills Development
Dear Larry,
On March 4, I went out to Galway Hills and looked at the ten white oaks on this plot plan. Trees
number three and number seven may not be able to be saved even if no development is done.
Tree number three is completely rotten inside and half of the crown is dead. Tree number seven
is leaning very badly and the west half of the tree is gone. VVhile the rest of the trees appear to
be in vadous stages of decline, I think if they were fertilized and pruned they could possibly
survive several more years.
After looking at the plot plan I feel houses could be put on these lots without doing much damage
to the these trees.
if you have any questions, please give me a call at Iowa City Landscaping.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-86
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELINilNARY PLAT OF PELSANG PLACE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Irene Pelsang, filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an
application for approval of the preliminary plat of Pelsang Place; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary plat and, after due
deliberation, recommended acceptance and approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat conforms with all of the requirements of the City Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 10WA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The preliminary plat of Pelsang Place, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby approved.
The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and
directed to certify this resolution, which shall be affixed to the plat after passage and
approval by law.
Passed and approved this 25rh day of ^pr±l ,1995.
CITY CLEIqK
It was moved by Novirk and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Baker the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
x
x
x
x
X
X
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Noviok
Pigott
Throgmorton
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: SUB95-0005; 114 S. First Avenue
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Address:
Location:
Size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Applicable Code requirements:
File date:
45-day limitation period:
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Public utilities:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Charles Denney
Date: March 16, 1995
Irene Pelsang
2026 Glendale Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 337-9419
Approval of a preliminary plat
To allow a three lot residential subdivi-
sion
114 S. First Avenue
Southeast quadrant of First Avenue and
Washington Street
1 acre
Undeveloped, RS-5
North - Residential RS-5
East- Residential RS-5
South - Residential RS-5
West- School, Public
Residential, 2-8 dwelling units per acre
Provisions of the RS-5 zone and the
Subdivision Ordinance
February 23, 1995
Apri110,1995
Adequate water and sewer service is
available to the site.
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Public services:
City sanitation service, and municipal
police and fire protection will be provid-
ed.
Transportation:
Vehicular access is available via First
Avenue and Washington Street. Transit
service is available to this site.
Physical characteristics:
Gently sloping, clear land.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant, Irene Pelsang, is requesting preliminary plat approval of a three lot, residential
subdivision on the subject property. The applicant purchased the property from the Iowa City
Community School District in June 1986 as a memorial to her husband. Subsequently, the
property was rezoned from P, Public, to RS-5, Low Density Single Family Residential.
Zoning Chapter Compliance.
The proposed subdivision appears to comply with the requirements of the RS-5 zone. The plat
was designed to accommodate the 40 foot setback required along First Avenue, an arterial
street.
Subdivision Ordinance Compliance.
The Pelsang Place subdivision is considered a minor subdivision, because of the small number
of tots and there will be no street construction within the subdivision. The lots, as designed,
will accommodate infilt residential development that is compatible with the surrounding
residential development.
Street Right-of-Way Dedication. The applicant is required to dedicate a 20.75 foot wide strip
of right-of-way along First Avenue and a 10.05 foot wide strip of right-of-way along
Washington Street. This right-of-way dedication will be adequate to meet vehicular traffic
demands in the future for both the arterial street, First Avenue [85' right-of-way width] and
the collector street, Washington Street [60' right-of-way width].
Stormwater Management. Stormwater management is required for residential subdivisions
of two acres or larger. Because the proposed subdivision is only one acre in size, stormwater
management is not required.
Access. It is City policy, where possible, to limit direct access to arterial streets. To comply
with this policy, the applicant has incorporated a note on the plat that states: "Lot 1 shall
have vehicular access onto Washington Street only. Only Lot 3 will have direct access to
First Avenue, an arterial street.
Underground Storaqe Tanks. According to the Johnson County Health Department and the
Iowa City Community School District, two underground 1,000 gallon fuel tanks were located
on the southwest portion of the site. These tanks were used by the Iowa City Community
School District when it owned the site. Before residential development is approved for the
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site, the City should be assured that the tanks have been registered, and secured or removed
in accordance with Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) regulations pertaining to
underground storage tanks.
Neighborhood Open Space. The amount of parkland dedication required for the one acre, RS~
5 zoned Pelsang Place tract is .02 acres, or approximately 871 square feet. The Pelsang
property is located at the west edge of the Pheasant HilI-Lemme neighborhood open space
district, which has an open space deficit of approximately 7.61 acres. Due to the small size
of the development and the amount of land required for dedication, the intent of the
Neighborhood Open Space Article would be better served by requiring the payment of a fee
in lieu of land dedication. The Parks and Recreation Department concurs with this
assessment.
Section 14-7D-4A of the City Code provides that the payment of fees in lieu of land
dedication shall be reviewed and approved as part of the prelirninary subdivision plat. Section
14-7D-4E states that the amount of the fee shall be equal to the fair market value of the land
that otherwise would have been required for dedication. An appraisal agreed to by the City
and the subdivider will be needed to determine the fee prior to Council action on the
preliminary plat. If the assessed value can be used as an indication of what the appraised
value will be, the fee would be approximately 9762.00. [$38,100 (assessed value of one
acre property) x .02 (amount of land in acres required for dedication) = 9762.00 (fee in lieu
of land dedication).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that SUB95-0005, the preliminary plat of Pelsang Place, be approved
subject to resolution of all deficiencies and discrepancies listed at the end of this report prior
to Council consideration of the plat.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES:
A revised plat was submitted on March 9, 1995. Staff has not been able to thoroughly
review the revised plat and there may be additional deficiencies and discrepancies.
The applicant should submit verification from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR) that the underground storage tanks on the site have been dealt with in
accordance with the IDNR underground storage tank program regulations.
The neighborhood open space fee should be determined prior to Council consideration
of the preliminary plat.
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Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 16, 1995
To;
From:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Charles Denn~y,~sssociate Planner
Re:
SUB95-0005; Pelsang Place
Regarding the issue of whether underground gasoline storage tanks remain on the site, I
contacted the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to determine if they had any record
of the tanks. IDNR records showed that there were two tanks remaining on the site. I than spoke
with the property owner, who indicated the tanks were removed in 1990. I contacted the
contractor who removed the tanks, who said the tanks had been removed and soil tests were
done to determine if any soil contamination was present. The soil test results were negative and
the necessary forms were submitted to the IDNR. I then called IDNR and informed them of the
situation. IDNR is contacting the contractor to get a copy of the records regarding removal of the
tanks, All indications are that the tanks have been removed and that no residual chemicals
remain in the soil.
All other technical deficiencies and discrepancies with the plat have been resolved. If the
Commission is satisfied with the method for calculation of the neighborhood open space fee, staff
continues to recommend that the preliminary plat of Pelsang Place be approved.
b~ubO005
TERRY E. BRANSTAD. GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
LARRY J. WILSON, D~R£CTOR
13 April 1995
Mr. Charles Denney
410 E. Wasl~b~on
Iowa City, IA 52240
SUBJECT:
Analytical results from underground storage tank removal
Acreage, Washington Street and First Avenue, Iowa City
Registration No. 9017161
Dear Mr. Denney:
This department has received the soil analytical results pursuant to the permanent closure of two
underground storage tanks containing petroleum products located as referenced above. Based upon
the report dated 10/2/91, no further action is required at this time. We will now update our files to
indicate the underground tanks have been removed from this location.
Please contact me at 515/281-8879, if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
TOM COLLINS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TAN[( SECTION
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Irene Pelsang, 2026 Glendale Rd., Iowa City, IA 52240
9017161.nfa/ust5cd
WALLACE STATE OFFICE BUILOING / DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 / 515-281-5145 /TOD 515-242-5967 / FAX 51 5-281-8895
RESOLUTION NO. 95-87
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR 46 UNITS OF SECTION
8 CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS, AND 9 PORTABILITY VOUCHERS AND
CERTIFICATES,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing
Authority and the Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a Notice of
Fund Availability for Certificates and Vouchers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City presently has an Annual Contributions Contract with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development to administer a Certificate, Voucher, and
Public Housing Program and wishes to provide assistance to padicipants in housing assistance
programs to become economically independent; and
WHEREAS, the application is consistent with the CHAS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
1.
That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to respectively sign
and attest said application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for
Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers,
That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify appropriate copies of this
resolution together with any necessary certifications as may be required by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed and approved this 25th day of ^prJl
, 1995.
MAYOR
It was moved by PiRott and seconded by
be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Baker the Resolution
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT:
x
x
x
x
x
Y
x
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
RESOLUTION NO. 95-88
RESOLUTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 403A.5, CODE OF IOWA, IN
CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8 UNITS.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is making application for funding of additional rent assistance
under the Section 8 Existing Housing Program through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and
WHEREAS, Section 403A.5, Iowa Code, provides:
"A municipality or a 'Municipal Housing Agency' may not proceed with a
housing project until a study or a report and recommendation on housing
available within the community is made public by the municipality or agency
and is included in its recommendations for a housing project. Recommenda-
tions must receive majority approval from the local governing body before
proceeding on the housing project."; and
WHEREAS, Section 213(c) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 states,
in part, that the City Council must determine whether there is a need for such housing
assistance, taking into consideration any applicable State or area-wide housing assistance plan
as well as generally available data with respect to population, poverty, housing overcrowding,
housing vacancies and substandard housing. An application may be approved only if the City
Council's determination is affirmative; and
WHEREAS, the application is consistent with the previously approved CHAS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
determines there is a need for such additional assistance; is aware of the project and the
study or report on available housing that is required by said statute; majority approval of the
proposed project within its jurisdiction is hereby granted.
This resolution shall serve as the City of Iowa City's final notice to the Department of Housing
& Urban Development of such approval. No additional comment shall be provided by the City
of Iowa City.
Passed and approved this ?Srh day of April , 1995.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
hisasst\secSappLres
Appr ed by ~
Resolution No. 95-88
Racje 2
It was moved by Kubby and seconded by
be adopted. and upon roll call there were:
Thro~,~Or~on the Resolution
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
x
x
x
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
RESOLUTION NO. 95-89
RESOLUTION ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS
CITY STEPS, FOR FY1996-FY2000, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPA RTrvIENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan known as CITY STEPS to plan
for the coordinated use of federal, state, and local funds to assist lower income residents with
housing, jobs and services; and
WHEREAS, the City has held a series of public meetings on the needs of low income
residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has disseminated information, received public input and held two public
hearings on the Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan outlines a five-year strategy and a one-year action plan to
address the City's goals for housing, jobs, and services; and
WHEREAS, the action plan does not include the CDBG allocation for HACAP so as to avoid
a council member's potential conflict of interest; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan will make Iowa City eligible for federal and state funds
administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the adoption of the
Consolidated Plan and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The City of Iowa City Consolidated Plan for FY1996-FY2000, filed in the office of the
City Clerk, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted.
The City Manager of Iowa City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the City of
Iowa City Consolidated Plan for FY1996-FY2000 to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, and is further authorized and directed to provide all the
necessary certifications required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in connection with said Plan.
The City Manager is hereby designated Chief Executive Officer and authorized to act
on behalf of the City of Iowa City in connection with the City of Iowa City Consolidat-
ed Plan FY1996-FY2000.
Resolution No. 95-89
Page 2
Passed and approved this 25th day of April
, 1995.
ATTEST: ,~_~..~.~
CITY CLERK
~ity At o~)ney's Office
It was moved by Nov~ck and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
x
x
x
x
x
X
X
Throgmorton the Resolution be
ABSENT:
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
Other homebuyers come from the West or East coasts, where they sold their homes and need to reinvest
that money to avoid tax liabilities. Still others are families already established in the community move
up to alarger home. Another trend is parents of college students are buying homes (often condominiums)
for one or more oftheir children to live in while attendingthe University. Despite continuous construction
of single-family homes and rental units, there continues to be a need for lower-cost units for both markets.
The demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing has driven up the cost significantly
over the last few years. Information from many sources suggest that the cost of owner-occu-
pied units has increased at nearly the same rate as rental units. According to local landlords,
the new water and sewer rates may have an effect on rental rates, possibly increasing rents by
$10-$20/per month.
3. Condition of the Housing Stock
Housingconditionsthroughoutthecommunityaregenerallygood to excellent. Therearefew"pockets"
where the housing is in extreme disrepair or blighted. In 1982, the City designated five neighborhood
improvement areas generally in the older parts of the community, and there has been a concentrated
effort to upgrade and maintain the housing stock in those areas.
Iowa City has been growing rapidly. There are several areas of new housing construction (west
of Momon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 6 east of the Iowa river, and on the east side of
town in the Scott Boulevard area). Housing conditions in these sections of town are excellent and
are integrated well into the existing neighborhoods. Approximately 200 new single-family and
250 rental units were permitted for construction within the last year.
Overall, the housing conditions of both rental units and owner-occupied units is very good. There
are a few sites scattered throughout the community that need attention, most being fakly isolated.
As stated above, the City has an active housing rehabilitation programs that helps maintain the existing
housing stock and prevent areas from becoming blighted. An effective rental housing inspection
program helps to maintain the rental housing stock.
~L_.__l~drmg Permtls and Value of New Con~mclloll
The new housing market in Iowa City has been increasing; since 1983 there have been 1,525 permits
issued for new single-family homes. Table III.2 shows the total number of new single-family homes
that have been constructed in Johnson County from 1983 through 1993. The building trend has
continued this year with 131 single-fmnily dwelling unit permits issued by Iowa City in the first
half of 1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-90
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ALLOCATION FOR THE HAWKEYE AREA COIVIMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
(HACAP) WITHIN THE ACTION PLAN OF THE IOWA CITY CONSOLIDATED
PLAN FOR FY1996-FY2000.
WHEREAS, resolution 9s-90 adopts the Consolidated Plan for FY1996-FY2000 with
the exception of the Community Development Block Grant allocation for the Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program (HACAP) which is part of the one-year action plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of said CDBG allocation to HACAP is an
essential part of the one-year action plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City of Iowa City hereby adopts the CDBG funding for HACAP as part of the one-year
action plan of the Consolidated Plan.
Passed and approved this 25th day of ^pr1].
,1995.
ATTEST: ,/~~
CITY-CLERK
Appro ~y
It was moved by Pigott and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
ppdcdbg~hacep.ms
Baker
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
ABSTAIN:
Baker
Horowitz
· Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
RESOLUTION NO. 95-91
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 ASPHALT
RESURFAClNG PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF 81D SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate
of cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing
thereon held.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named
project are hereby approved.
The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above-
named project shall be in the amount of 1 0% of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa
City, Iowa.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice for the receipt of
bids for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least
once weekly and having a general circulation in the city.
Bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at
the Office of the City Clerk, at the Civic Center, until 10:30 a.m. on the 16th day of
May, 1995. Thereafter bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and
thereupon referred to the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said
bids at its next meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 23rd day of May, 1995, or at such later time and place as
may then be fixed.
Passed and approved this 25t:h day of ^prJ.]. ,1995.
ATTEST:
CITY-CLERK
Qity Attorney s Office .<//_.~_ ?~.~
Resolution No, q%-ql
Page, 2
It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by
be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
--X
X
Novick
ABSENT:
the Resolution
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
RESOLUTION NO. 95-92
RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE IVIAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS AND
ARCHITECTS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES TO
RECONSTRUCT A PORTION OF IV]ELROSE AVENUE BETWEEN WEST HIGH
SCHOOL AND HIGHWAY 218.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City desires to reconstruct a portion of Melrose Avenue between
West High School and Highway 218; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City desires to contract for the design of pavement, sidewalk and
storm sewers; construction inspection services; project administration; adjacent property
owner liaison services; and other special services; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement for professional engineering services has been negotiated with
Shive-Hattery Engineers and Architects, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to enter into said Consultant's Agreement with Shive-
Hattery Engineers and Architects, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
The Consultant's Agreement attached hereto is in the public interest, and is approved
as to form and content.
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
Consultant's Agreement, in duplicate.
Passed and approved this 25th day of ^pril , 1995.
ATTEST: ~
CITY'CLERK
ppweng\me[rose,res
Approved by
~ity Attorney s Office
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2_~ day of ~'Pe~L IC/O.~ by and
between the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the
City and $hive-Hattery Enqineers And Architects, inc., of Iowa City, hereinafter
referred to as the Consultant.
WHEREAS, The City of Iowa City desires to reconstruct Melrose Avenue from
Hawkeye Drive (West High School entrance) to Highway 218 into a new four-lane
roadway with a landscaped median (approximately 3,000 feet long). Intersection and
signalization improvements at the MelroseNVest High intersection are also included in
this project.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the padies hereto that the City does
now contract with the Consultant to provide services as set forth herein.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant agrees to perform the following services for the City, and to do so in a timely
and satisfactory manner. All phases of services will include the necessary work for
compliance with Surface Transportation Program requirements relative to federal aid
funding of construction.
DESIGN DEVELOPUENT PHASE
A. Design Surveys
The City will provide the Consultant an aerial topographic survey of the project
area (in AutoCad format). The Consultant shall perform additional surveys as
necessary to verify, update and supplement the information provided by the City
for final design.
B. Soils Investigation
The Consultant shall acquire the services of a geotechnical subconsultant to
perform soil borings along the proposed profile of the new roadway. A soils
report shall be prepared and include such information as soil classification,
blows per foot, soil moisture content, dry density, and unconfined compresslye
strength.
C. Base Map Preparation
Base maps to facilitate the roadway design will be prepared from the
topographic survey information. The maps will be prepared along the proposed
alignment and will include existing topograph features, right-of-way lines, buried
utilities, and above ground surface features affected by the proposed
construction.
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Schematic Design
Review available construction record drawings and visually evaluate
conditions at the site relative to proposed roadway improvements.
Meet with appropriate City of Iowa City staff representatives to obtain
information establishing initial design constraints for the proposed
roadways.
Conduct a meeting with major users of Melrose Avenue (ie., school
district, landfill haulers, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, etc.),
area residents and utilities to solicit their input about the project.
4. Meet with City representatives to finalize design criteria for the project.
Develop schematic design layouts of proposed roadway and preliminary
cost opinions.
Present and review alternative layouts and cost opinions with appropriate
City representatives to facilitate selection of desired design concepts
relative to preserving trees.
Prepare preliminary construction phasing plan and schedule to allow
coordination with site development, utility, construction, projects, and
resident access to the area.
Submit final schematic design, project concept statement, and preliminary
opinion of project costs for the City and Iowa DOT approval.
Preliminary Design
Coordinate with the Iowa DOT archeological and/or environmental survey
of the project site. Survey will be completed by consultant staff and
specialty subconsultant.
Based on an approved schematic design concept plan, prepare geometric
layout plan of proposed roadways.
Prepare horizontal and vertical alignments to be used as the basis for
final design.
Identify final design constraints for phased construction and review
construction phasing plan as necessary to coordinate with public access,
site development and utility construction projects in the area.
Develop a preliminary traffic control plan consistent with the proposed
construction schedules.
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Prepare anticipated madway project schedules, opinions of probable
construction costs, and a preliminary project description for each project
phase.
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Prepare and submit required initial submittals to the City of Iowa City and
the Iowa DOT.
Identify apparent utility conflicts and required utility relocations to
accommodate proposed roadway improvements. Evaluate impact of fill
on existing sanitary sewers.
Meet with City representatives to review preliminary project design and
obtain review comments.
RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES
Consultant will obtain copies of deeds for the owners of property abutting areas
of new construction and reconstruction.
Consultant will prepare a right-of-way display and easement documents for
parcels of land for permanent and temporary easements required for
construction.
Consultant will prepare survey plats of all parcels of properly to be acquired by
the City.
Certified abstracting of title, title opinion, appraisals, and right-of-way negotiation
may be provided as additional services.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUrviENT PHASE
A. Final Design
Determine the final pavement structures including type, thickness of surfacing,
Sub-base design, shoulder design, sub-drainage design, typical joint designs,
and other pavement details.
B. Typical Pavement Sections
The final design typical pavement sections will be developed for the various
segments of the project. These sections will show the pavement section,
sub-grade requirements, grading requirements, and pavement border design.
C. Final Plan and Profiles
The final design and drafting of the roadway plan and profiles will be prepared
on base maps developed for the project. This will include all detailed
information required by the Iowa BOT and shall be in accordance with the road
design standards of the Iowa DOT.
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Final Design Cross-Sections
Prepare the final design of the individual cross-sections for the project. Cross-
sections will be developed at a minimum of 50-foot intervals with additional
cross-sections included as necessary. Cross-sections will show the existing
ground as well as final grading, foreslopes, backslopes, special sub-grade
treatment, and other pedinent information.
Final Design Plans
Layout plans and appropriate detailed design drawings showing the project and
component pads shall consist of plans, elevations, sections, and other drawings,
except structural metal work shop drawings, necessary for bidding and
construction purposes. All original drawings will be prepared on 22- by 34-inch
sheets and shall be ink on mylar. Final design and drafting of roadway plans
and profile sheets will include complete detailed information for location of
existing utilities based on topographic survey information, typical cross-sections,
and individual cross-sections.
Final Storm Drainage Design
Final design and drafting of the storm sewer system, storm sewer inlets,
manholes, culveds, ditches, and other storm drainage appudenances on the
project will be developed. The design of the storm sewer systems will be based
on current Iowa DOT accepted standards and proposed iowa City design
standards.
Erosion Control
Final design and drafting of temporary and permanent erosion control measures
to be provided on the project during construction will be completed.
Traffic Control and Staging
Prepare a construction staging plan for the construction of the project. Develop
a construction schedule and prepare a vehicular and pedestrian traffic control
and signing plan to be implemented during each phase of construction. The
plan shall conform to the current Iowa DOT specifications and the "Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices."
Street Lighting Design
Street lighting design will be completed in accordance with current City
standards. Lighting design will include determination of street light locations,
connections to electrical supply source, routings of proposed electrical conduits,
and required electrical details to facilitate construction. Design will evaluate use
of existing fixtures east of the project area.
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Traffic Signal Design
Permanent traffic signals design will be completed for the utilization of Melrose
Avenue and Hawkeye Drive (West High School entrance). Design will
incorporate City of Iowa City standard traffic equipment.
Signing and Pavement Markings
Complete the final design and drafting of roadway signing and pavement
markings which are to be a permanent part of the project.
Landscape and Final Grading Design
Landscape design shall consist of plantings within the right-of-way and
incidental structures such as retaining walls that may be needed to save existing
desirable vegetation.
Watermain Relocation
Watermain plans and specifications shall be prepared to relocate an existing
watermain within the proposed grading limits of the project. Review options for
relocation with City staff.
Final Design of Incidental Components
All other design work such as sidewalk design, incidental structures, etc. not
stated herein necessary to construct a final completed project shall be the
responsibility of the Consultant and no additional compensation shall be
provided.
Specifications
The Iowa DOT standard specifications for highway and bridge construction will
be utilized as the technical specifications for the project. The Iowa DOT
standard contract documents will also be utilized for this project. Supplemental
specifications and special provisions required by the project will be prepared and
incorporated with the standard documents.
Final Quantities
The final bid quantities will be determined and included with the project
specifications bidding form.
Final Cost Estimate
Following completion of the final design, an opinion of probable construction
costs based on the final design will be prepared.
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R. Submittals, Reviews, and Revisions
Submit plans to the City of Iowa City and Iowa DOT, approximately 40 percent
complete, to facilitate required ¢-~e'l Cxamination. Participate in field examination
and review results offie]d~xamination with the City and Iowa DOT. When final
design plans are approximately 90 percent complete, they will be submitted to
the City and Iowa DOT for review. Comments and revisions resulting from this
review will be incorporated into the final plans prior to their completion.
S. Final Plan and Specification Submittal
Submit final plans, specifications, contract documents, and opinions of probable
construction costs to the City and Iowa DOT for final approvals.
T. Assemble Plan Documents
Following final plan revisions, assemble title sheet, project quantities and
reference sheet, location plan, roadway detail sheets, grading plan and profile
sheets, typical section and tabulation sheets, and cross-section sheets.
BIDDING PHASE
Provide reproducible drawings to the Iowa DOT for utilization in their bidding
procedure. The consultant shall respond to questions and attend
pre-bid conference (as required).
B. Distribute prebid notice at least 30 days prior to bid date.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
A. Preconstruction Conference
Schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference with the City, Iowa DOT,
utilities, and the contractors. Appropriate City representatives involved with the
project will also be included. Preconstruction conference minutes will be
recorded & distributed to all attendees by the consultant.
Maintain "Construction News" Bulletin Board and update information weekly
when construction activity is active.
Conduct meeting with area residents and Melrose Avenue users to inform them
of the construction schedule and how the construction activities will affect their
access.
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D. Construction Administration Service
Process required change orders, pay estimates, shop drawings, progress
reports, and Iowa DOT testing repods in a timely manner. Provide copies of all
testing reports to the City and Iowa DOT per Iowa DOT requirements. Conduct
weekly progress meetings.
E. Construction Observation
Provide full-time resident observation of the contractor's workmanship and
materials to review its compliance with the project plans and specifications.
F. Material Testing
Perform required material sampling and testing (such as soil compaction tests,
concrete testing, material gradation, etc.) during construction. Prepare reports
in a timely manner.
POST-CONSTRUCTiON SERVICES
A. Construction Record Drawings
Prepare construction record drawings of the project and provide one (1)
reproducible set of construction record drawings to the City of Iowa City.
B. Project Close. out
Conduct pre-final and final inspections of the project. Collect and process
contractors close-out documents and recommend acceptance to the City upon
completion of the project.
TIME AND COMPLETION INFORMATION
PHASE START COMPLETE
Design Development
Property Acquisition
Construction Documents
Bidding
Construction
Construction Staking
Post-construction
April, 1995 September t, 1995
July 1, 1995 December 1, 1995
September 1, 1995 November 21, 1995
January 15, 1996February 15, 1996
May, 1996 September, 1996
May, 1996 September, 1996
September, 1996 October, 1996
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COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
The consultant shall be compensated for the above scope of work utilizing lump sum
fees for work that is well defined and on a time and expense basis for tasks where the
level of effort is beyond the control of the consultant. The fees and budgets for time
and expense scope of work items are summarized below:
A. Lump Sum Fee Schedule
Design Development
Construction Document
Bidding
Post-construction
$59,000.00
40,000.00
8,000.00
5,000.00
Subtotal
$112,000.00
B. Hourly Plus Expense Budgets
Environmental/Archeological Studies
Right-of-Way Acquisition Plat & Easements
Legal Services for Properly Acquisition
Construction Phase Services
$5,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
100,000.00
Subtotal
$140,000.00
Total compensation for services under this contract may approach $252,000. At the
City's request, the hourly plus expense budgets can be negotiated to lump sum fees
after the project is more clearly defined and the contractor's schedule is presented.
GENERAL TERMS
The Consultant shall not commit any of the following employment practices and
agrees to prohibit the following practices in any subcontracts.
To discharge or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or sexual
orientation.
To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Should the City terminate this Agreement, the Consultant shall be paid for all
work and services performed up to the time of termination. However, such sums
shall not be greater than the "lump sum," or not-to-exceed amounts listed
here'in. The City may terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) calendar
days' written notice to the Consultant.
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This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties
hereto, provided that no assignment shall be without the written consent of all
Parties to said Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that the retention of the Consultant by the City for
the purpose of the Project shall be as independent contractor and shall be
exclusive, but the Consultant shall have the right to employ such assistance as
may be required for the performance of the Project.
It is agreed by the City that all records and files pertaining to information needed
by the Consultant for the project shall be available by said City upon reasonable
request to the Consultant. The City agrees to furnish all reasonable assistance
in the use of these records and files.
It is furlher agreed that no Party to this Agreement shall perform contrary to any
state, federal, or local law or any of the ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
At the request of the City, the Consultant shall attend such meetings of the City
Council relative to the work set forth in this Agreement. Any requests made by
the City shall be given with reasonable notice to the Consultant to assure
attendance.
The Consultant agrees to furnish, upon termination of this Agreement and upon
demand by the City, copies of all basic notes and sketches, charts,
computations, and any other data prepared or obtained by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement without cost, and without restrictions or limitation as
to the use relative to specific projects covered under this Agreement. In such
event, the Consultant shall not be liable for the City's use of such documents on
other projects.
The Consultant agrees to furnish all reports, specifications, and drawings, with
the seal of a professional engineer affixed thereto or such seal as required by
Iowa law.
The City agrees to tender the Consultant all fees in a timely manner, excepting,
however, that failure of the Consultant to satisfactorily perform in accordance
with this Agreement shall constitute grounds for the City to withhold payment of
the amount sufficient to properly complete the Project in accordance with the
Agreement.
Should any section of this Agreement be found invalid, it is agreed that the
remaining portion shall be deemed severable from the invalid portion and
continue in full force and effect.
Original contract drawings shall become the property of the City. The
Consultant shall be allowed to keep mylar reproducible copies for the
Consultant's own filing use.
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Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project
will be paid by the City.
MISCELLANEOUS
The City of Iowa City will provide Shive-Hattery the below listed suppod or
information:
1. Review of submitted documents in a timely basis.
2. Topographic mapping of any areas available.
Title:
Date:
ATTEST:
FOR THE CITY
Mayor
April 25, 1995
FOR THE CO~LTANT
Title: LarryyM°v~e Pre~:e~:'E'
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-93
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CiTY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTH SUiVIIVIIT ALLEY EMBANKiV1ENT IMPROVEiVIENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Kingiron Construction Co. of Iowa City, Iowa has submitted the lowest
responsible bid of ~ 14,762.00 for the construction of the above-named project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 10WA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to
Kingiron Construction Co. of Iowa City, Iowa subject to the condition that awardee
secure adequate performance bond, insurance certificate, and contract compliance
program statements.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for the
construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
Passed and approved this 25Lb day of ^pril , 1995.
CIT~ CLERK
Approved by
/I,
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Nov±ck and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
x
x
x
x
x
Pigott
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Baker
Horowitz
__ Kubby
Lehman
Novick
__ Pigott
__ Throgmorton
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY
EMBANKMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Sealed proposals will be received by lhe City
Clerk ol the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:00
A.M. on the 18th day of April, 1995, and shall be
received in the City Clerk's office no later than
said daie and lime. Sealed proposals will be
opened immediately thereafter by the City Engi-
neer. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be
deemed a "sealed bid" for purposes of this
Project. Proposals will be acted upon by the City
Council at a meeting to be held in the Council
Chambers at 7:30 P.M. on Apdl 25, 1995, or at
such later time and place as may then be sched-
uled.
The Project will involve the following:
Regrading approximately 500 c.y. of fill mate-
rial to a more stable slope condition and
planting trees along the top of the slope.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with
the plans and specifications prepared by the Iowa
City Engineering Division, Iowa City, Iowa, which
have heretofore been approved by the City
Council, and am on file for public examination in
tile Office of the City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a form
furnished by the City, and must be accompanied
in a sealed envelope, separate from the one
containing the proposal by a bid bond executed
by a corporation authorized to contract as a
surety in the Stale ol Iowa, in the sum of 10% of
the bid. The bid security shall be made payable
to the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of
Iowa City in the event the successful bidder fails
to enter into a conlract within ten (10) calendar
days and post bond satisfactory to the City
insuring the faithful pedormance of the contract
and maintenance of said Project, if required,
pursuant to the provisions of this notice and the
other contract documents. Bid bonds of the
lowest ~wo or more bidders may be retained for
a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar
days until a contracl is awarded, or until rejection
is made. Other bid bonds will be returned after
the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed
and repoded to the City Council.
The successful bidder will be required to
furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hun-
dred percent (100%) of the contract pdce, said
bond to be issued by a responsible surety ap-
proved by the City Council, and shaft guarantee
the prompt payment of all materials and labor,
and also protect and save harmless the City from
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all claims and damages of any kind caused
directly or indirectly by the operation of the
contract, and shall also guarantee the mainte-
nance of the improvement fora pedod of one (1)
year from and after its completion and formal
acceptance by the City.
The following limitalions shall apply to this
Project:
Working Days: 15
Completion Date: May 19, 1995
Liquidated Damages: $100 per day
The plans, specifications and proposed con-
tract documents may be examined at lhe office of
the City Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifi-
cations and form of proposal blanks may be
secured at the Office of Richard A. Fosse, P.E.,
City Engineer of Iowa City, Iowa, by bona fide
bidders.
No charge is required for each set of plans and
specifications provided to bidders or other inter-
ested persons.
Prospective bidders are advised lhat the City of
Iowa City desires to employ minodty contractors
and subcontractors on City projects,
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the
names of persons, firms, companies or other
padies with whom the bidder intends to subcon-
tract. This list shall include the type of work and
approximate subcontract amount(s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall
submit a list on the Form of Contract of the
proposed subcontractors, together with quantities,
unit prices and extended dollar amounts. If no
minority business enterprises (MBE) are utilized,
the Contractor shall furnish documentation of all
reasonable, good faith efforts to recruit MBE's.
A listing of minority contractors is available at
the City, and can be obtained from the Civil
Rights Specialist at the Iowa City Civic Center by
calling 319/356-5022.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference will
be given to products and provisions grown and
coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to
Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully re4
quired under Iowa Statutes. The Iowa Reciprocal
Preference Act, Section 23.21, Code of Iowa
(1991), applies to the contract with respect to
bidders who are not Iowa residents,
The City reserves the dght to reject any or all
proposals, and also reserves the right to waive
technicalities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of
Iowa City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-94
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER
23, 1993, BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COIVIPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has previously entered into an agreement with Howard R.
Green Company dated November 23, 1993, for professional engineering services in
connection with the design of the Iowa City water supply and treatment facilities for the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend said agreement by adding services to incorporate certain
value engineering recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated an Amendment Number 1 to the November 23, 1993,
agreement with Howard R. Green Company for the above-mentioned water facility
improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
It is in the public interest to enter into Amendment Number 1 amending the consulting
services agreement dated November 23, 1993, in order to incorporate certain value
engineering recommendations.
The Consultant Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Howard R. Green
Company is hereby approved as to form and content.
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement, which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Passed and approved this 25th day of ^prJ! ,1995.
CITY'CLERK
Approved bye.
Of fice -~..~. f,5--
Reeolutlon No. 95-94
Page 2___
It was moved by B~ker and seconded by
adopted, and upon rol~ call there were:
Novick
the Resolution he
· AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
This Amendment made and entered into this z.~ '~ day of b,~.~.~ ,1995, by
and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to
as the "City", and Howard R. Green Company, Consulting Engineers of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".
WHEREAS, the City has previously entered into an agreement with the Consultant, dated
November 23, 1993, for professional engineering services in connection with the design
of Water Facility Improvements for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend said Agreement by adding services to incorporate
certain Value Engineering recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant agrees to provide said additional services as defined herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY AND CONSULTANT DO HEREBY AGREED TO AMEND
SAID AGREEMENT TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING:
Scope of Services
The following Scope of Services include those work tasks that will be completed in
accordance with the Value Engineering performed for the Design Outline of the Water
Supply and Treatment Improvements Project.
1. Provide redesign evaluation of the following items:
Redesign access roads to water treatment plant. Revised design will contain
two entrances instead of the original three. A separate entrance primarily for
truck traffic (bulk chemical delivery and sludge trucks) will be provided.
An access road to the north Silurian and collector wells will be redesigned
utilizing the bike trail as much as possible.
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The width of the lagoon berms will be redesigned. Only the end berm
(south) and the center berm will remain at a 20 foot width. A ten foot berm
(top width) will be designed for the remainder of the berms. The exterior
embankment slopes of the lagoon cells will remain 4:1.
Reduce riprap quantities on internal lagoon embankments.
Lagoons will be moved in order to accommodate lowering of the water
treatment plant elevation and maximizing cut and fill balancing. The lagoon
cells will each have the same water elevations.
Lower plant site grades around the water treatment plant building to about
714 MSL.
Locate fire main and hydrants in accordance with the new access road
layout.
Reverse traffic pattern in the parking garage and redesign parking spaces.
Reduce site fencing to only that along Dubuque Street. Delete lagoon and
sand pit fencing.
Re-evaluate
Rel~la~,e the treatment plant brick veneer with pre-cast sandwich panels.
Full hydraulic analysis to reduce overall water plant headloss will be
completed. This will lower water surfaces in the treatment processes and
may allow the roof elevation to be lowered.
Reduce filter depth in accordance with overall plant hydraulics.
Evaluate locating aerator through roof.
Evaluate structural items such as second floor overhang and structural
mullions to south windows.
Redesign clarifier walls in accordance with VE recommendations.
Redesign base slab and reduce footing projections.
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F=
The width of the lagoon berms will be redesigned. Only the e~
~and the center berm will remain at a 20 foot depth. A ten
width) will be designed for the remainder of the berms.
ankment slopes of the lagoon ceils will remain 4:1.
berm
exterior
· iprap quantities on internal lagoon embankmer
Lagoons
cells
be moved in order to accommodate
and maximizing cut and f
ave the same water elevations.
g of the water
g. The lagoon
Lower plant site
714 MSL.
3und the water 1
)lant building to about
Locate fire main in
layout.
with the new access road
Reverse traffic pattern in
e and redesign parking spaces.
Reduce site fencing to only th~ dong Dubuque Street. Delete lagoon and
sand pit fencing.
Replace the treatment plan
with pre-cast sandwich panels.
Full hydraulic analysisreduce
completed. This will water sur
may allow the roof ~ to be I(
water plant headloss will be
in the treatment processes and
Reduce filter dept accordance
II plant hydraulics.
Evaluate Iocati aerator through roof.
Evaluate
mullion=
items such as second fioo
windows.
g and structural
Redes cladtier walls in accordance with VE
Re, in base slab and reduce footing projections.
endations.
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3
4.
5.
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Size rectangular CT basin with increased baffling to maximize plug flow and
reduce tank size. Design rectangular CT and finish water storage basins will
be integral to the treatment plant and have common wall construction.
R. Delete the ammonia system and chlorine dioxide system.
Evaluate hydropneumatic surge tanks in place of surge relief valves on
finished water pumps.
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Replace ductile iron pipe tank drain lines with reinforced concrete pipe.
Delete snow melt system.
Redesign plant lighting system.
Reduce SCADA views and delete unnecessary annunciators.
Evaluate the substitution of ultrasonic meters for proposed mag meters.
Evaluate submersible well pumps in place of the proposed vertical turbines
and use propeller meters at the wells.
Reroute 30-incl~ well field main and evaluate the use of a single casing for
the water main crossings under Interstate 80.
Provide Opinion of Probable Cost for each alternative item in No. 1 above.
Attend and participate in public meeting in Iowa City on March 29, 1995.
Revise Design Outline to reflect reevaluation and redesign of items in No. 1 above.
Conduct interim and final meeting with Owner to discuss Value Engineering
Redesign.
Provide eight (8) bound copies of the final Design Outline to the Owner.
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Schedule
All work items called for in this Amendment shall be completed by April 28, 1995.
Compensation
The City agrees to pay the Consultant for the work items stated in the Scope of Services
a lump sum of $42,500.00 upon completion of the work.
Other Provisions of Main Agreement Still in Effect
The GENERAL TERMS and MISCELLANEOUS provisions of the Agreement between City
and Consultant and executed on November 23, 1993, shall remain in full force and effect.
FOR THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR THE CONSULTANT
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY
~layor
Ralp~h~J. u~~,P,~. President
Clerk
Date:
R. Dan Lovett, P.E., Vice President
Date: ~ {'~, [~d~'
Approved by
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-95
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING IV1AYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PUNIP TEST/PRODUCTION WELL, A PRODUCTION WELL AND OBSERVATION
WELLS IN THE SILURIAN AQUIFER AT THE WATER FACILITY SITE,
WHEREAS, Aquadrill Inc. of Coralville, Iowa has submitted the lowest responsible bid of
$186,961.00 for the construction of the above-named project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
10WA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to
Aquadrill Inc. of Coralville, Iowa subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance bond, insurance certificate, and contract compliance program statements.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for the
construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
Passed and approved this 25th day of April , 1995.
CITY'~LERK
Approved b~L ,
I y orney s Office
It was moved by L~hm~n and seconded by ~ovfck
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
X
X
X
x
x
the Resolution be
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
SILURIAN WELLS
AND OBSERVATION WELLS
IOWA CITY, IOWA
1995
Sealed proposals will be received by the City
Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until
10:30 A.M. on the 18th day of April, 1995,
and shall be received in the City Clerk's office
no later than said date and time. Sealed
proposals will be opened immediately thereafter
by the Public Works Director. Bids submitted
by fax machine shall not be deemed a 'sealed
bid' for purposes of this Project. Proposals will
be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting
to be held in the Council Chambers at 7:30
P.M. on April 25, 1995, or at such later time
and place as may then be scheduled.
The Project will involve the following:
Construction of two Silurian water
production wells, construction of ten (10)
observation wells, and test pumping. The
Silurian well construction generally includes
drilling an 18-inch diameter upper borehole,
an 11½-inch diameter lower borehole,
furnishing and installing a 12-inch diameter
steel casing and other appurtenances,
together with related subsidiary and
incidental work. The observation well
construction generally includes drilling an 8-
inch diameter upper borehole, a 3Y~-inch
diameter lower borehole, furnishing and
installing a 4-inch PVC casing and other
appurtenances, together with related
subsidiary and incidental work.
All work is to be done in strict compliance
with the plans and specifications prepared by
Howard R. Green Company, 4250 Glass Road
N.E., P.O. Box 9009, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
52409-9009, which have heretofore been
approved by the City Council, and are on file
for public examination in the Office of the City
Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a form
furnished by the City, and must be
accompanied in a sealed envelope, separate
from the one containing the proposal by a bid
bond executed by a corporation authorized to
contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the
sum of 5% of the bid. The bid security shall be
made payable to the TREASURER OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to
the City of Iowa City in the event the
successful bidder fails to enter into a contract
within ten (10) calendar days and post bond
satisfactory to the City ensuring the faithful
performance of the contract and maintenance
of said Project, if required, pursuant to the
provisions of this notice and the other contract
documents. Bid bonds of the lowest two or
more bidders may be retained for a period of
not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days until a
contract is awarded, or until rejection is made.
Other bid bonds will be returned after the
canvass and tabulation of bids is completed
and reported to the City Council.
The successful bidder will be required to
furnish a bond in an amount equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the contract price,
said bond to be issued by a responsible surety
approved by the City Council, and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all materials
and labor, and also protect and save harmless
the City from all claims and damages of any
kind caused directly or indirectly by the
operation of the contract, and shall also
guarantee the maintenance of the improvement
for a period of two (2) year(s) from and after
its completion and formal acceptance by the
City.
The following limitations shall apply to this
Project:
Working Days: 105
Completion Date: August 8, 1995
Liquidated Damages: ,~200.00 per day
The plans, specifications and proposed
contract documents may be examined at the
office of the City Clerk. Copies of said plans
and specifications and form of proposal blanks
may be secured at the office of Howard R.
Green Company, Consulting Engineers, 4250
Glass Road N.E., P.O. Box 9009, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa 52409-9009, by bona fide bidders.
A $50.00 deposit is required for each set of
plans and specifications provided to bidders or
other interested persons. The fee shall be in
the form of a check, made payable to Howard
R. Green Company. A refund of 825.00 per
set will be given upon return of said plans and
specifications in good and usable condition
within 10 days after the receiving of bids.
Prospective bidders are advised that the City
of Iowa City desires to employ minority
contractors and subcontractors on City
projects.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the
names of persons, firms, companies or other
parties with whom the bidder intends to
subcontract. This list shall include the type of
work and approximate subcontract amount{s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall
submit a list on the Form of Contract of the
proposed subcontractors, together with
quantities, unit prices and extended dollar
amounts. If no minority business enterprises
(MBE) are utilized, the Contractor shall furnish
documentation of all reasonable, good faith
efforts to recruit MBE's.
A listing of minority contractors is available
at the City, and can be obtained from the Civil
Rights Specialist at the Iowa City Civic Center
by calling 319-356-5022.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference
will be given to products and provisions grown
and coal produced within the State of Iowa,
and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent
lawfully required under Iowa Statutes. The
Iowa Reciprocal Preference Act, Section 23.21,
Code of Iowa (1991), applies to the contract
with respect to bidders who are not Iowa
residents.
The City reserves the right to reiect any or all
proposals, and also reserves the right to waive
technicalities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of
Iowa City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 95-96
RESOLUTION AIVIENDING THE CONFIDENTIAL/ADIVIINISTRATIVE CLASSIFICA-
TION/COIV]PENSATION PLANS FOR FY95 AND FY96.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 94-149, adopted by the City Council on May 10, 1994,
established a classification/compensation plan for Confidential/Administrative employees; and
WHEREAS, the classification plan of the City of Iowa City was established and is maintained
to reflect through job classification and compensation the level of job duties and responsibili-
ties performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that the Confidential/Administrative classification/compensation plan be amended by:
The reclassification of the position of Animal Control Supervisor from grade 26 to
grade 27; and
The reclassification of the position of Systems Analyst, grade 26, to the position of
Sr. Information Services Coordinator, grade 28; and
The reclassification of the position of Data Processing Manager, grade 28 to the
position of Information Services Coordinator, grade 27.
Passed and approved this 25th day of April , 1995.
CITY'CLERK
MAYOR
It was moved by _ Roviek and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Pigott
the Resolution be
AYES:
X
x
x
x
x
x
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Baker
Horowitz
.. X Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
13o0
RESOLUTION NO. 95-97
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SETTLEIViENT OF PENDING CLAIIVl.
WHEREAS, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company filed a claim with the City of Iowa City with
regard to damages sustained on February 15, 1994, due to the rupture of a city water main;
and
WHEREAS, all parties in this matter have settled their differences, and wish to resolve the
claim without litigation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to enter into a settlement agreement
with Iowa State Bank & Trust Company, as in the best interest of the City and the parties
involved; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to ratify said settlement, as provided by law, with payment to
Iowa State Bank & Trust Company in the amount of t~l 19,565.71 in full satisfaction of any
and all claims it may have against the City in the above matter, in consideration for Iowa State
Bank's full release.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
The above-named claim should be and is hereby settled, and said settlement previously
discussed in executive session, is hereby ratified, for the total sum of $119,565.71,
payable to Iowa State Bank & Trust Company and its attorney of record, in full
satisfaction of any and all claims.
City Council for the City of Iowa City hereby approves said settlement as being in the
best interest of the City of Iowa City and the parties involved, ratifies said settlement
as provided by law, and confirms that said settlement is hereby ratified, contingent
upon Iowa State Bank's execution of an appropriate release.
Passed and approved this 25th day of April ,1995.
CITY'CLERK
/cadata/legelhsb&t
~AYOR
Resolution No. 95-97
Page 2
It was moved by Novick and seconded by
be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
x
x
x
x
x
x
ABSENT:
the Resolution
Baker
Horowitz
Kubb¥
Lehman
Novick
· Pigott
Throgmorton