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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-16 Ordinance L§L) Prepared by: Shelley McCafferty, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 (REZ04-00025) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12), TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY / HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS-8/0HP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL / HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/0HP) TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the historic resources of the Northside Neighborhood have been surveyed and evaluated and the proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District has been deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and local historic district designation; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, contained in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, recommends consideration of the designation of historic and conservation districts within the Northside Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan recommends preservation of the integrity of historic neighborhoods, the stabilization of neighborhoods, and supports efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Municipal Code authorizes the Historic Preservation Commission to recommend and the City Council to designate historic districts, where deemed appropriate, as a means of preserving the neighborhood character of traditional Iowa City neighborhoods, or for preserving areas that exemplify unique or distinctive development patterns; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission feels that Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District will help stabilize the neighborhood by providing for design review of alterations and additions to, and demolition of existing buildings, and the construction of new buildings, which will assure compatibility with the existing character of the district, and will encourage the retention of existing contributing structures within the Northside Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, at its September 23, 2004 public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended said properties for rezoning to expand the Brown Street Historic District to include properties along the 500 to 800 block of Ronalds Street; and WHEREAS, at its October 21, 2004 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of said rezoning to expand the Brown Street Historic District; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District, legally described below and illustrated on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) Zone and subject to the guidelines of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook including Section 8.4, Northside Neighborhood District Guidelines hereto attached, incorporated herein by this reference: An area containing all of the southern half of Blocks 11,12,32, and 33, and all of the northern half of Blocks 31 and 34, Original Town, Iowa City, Iowa. Also including all of the northern half of Blocks 10 and 13, except the south 80' of lot 4, Block 13; and the south 75' of lot 1, except the west 11' of the north 44' thereof; also, the south 31' of the east 10' of lot 2, all in block 10. SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance as provided by law. SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, all as provided by law. SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this _ day of ,2004. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by f/(~ III 1 (or City Attorney's Office Ordinance No. Page _ It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Bailey Champion Elliott Lehman O'Donnell Vanderhoef Wilburn First Consideration 11/16/04 Vote for passage: AYES: Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published Exhibit A Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District J LLLLLilJ I I u LI I_I I l BROWN ST Existing Brown Street Historic District ~ I . 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" \ STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Shelley McCafferty Item: REZ04-00025 REZ04-00026 Date: October 7,2004 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Historic Preservation Commission Requested Action: Rezoning from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12), to Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/0HP & RNC-12/0HP) Purpose: To designate the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District and Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. Location: Ronalds Street between N. Van Buren and Governor Streets; N. Linn Street between Bloomington and Ronalds Streets and N. Gilbert Street between Bloomington and Church Streets Size: Approximately 14.3 and 20.8 acres respectively Existing Land Use and Zoning: Residential; RS-8 and RNC-12 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Ronalds Street North: RS-8/0HP, Medium Density Multifamily Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay South: RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation East: P, Public West: RS-8/0HP, Medium Density Multifamily Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay Gilbert-Linn Street North: RS-8, Medium Density Multifamily Residential RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation South: CB-2, Central Business Service East: RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation West: RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Comprehensive Plan: Residential File Date: September 29,2004 60-day Limitation Period: November 28, 2004 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, is proposing the rezoning of two areas in the Northside Neighborhood to Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) to designate two new local historic districts; the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District and the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. On November 19, 2002 City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Commission to submit a grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa for the preparation of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations for three new historic districts in the Northside Neighborhood. The Commission was awarded the matching grant and contracted with architectural historian Marlys Svendsen to prepare the nominations. NRHP nominations are used to determine the historic significance and integrity of an area or property. If a proposed district complies with the NRHP criteria for historic designation, it will also comply with State and City criteria for local designation. Local districts are designated by rezoning an area to Historic Preservation Overlay, which provides for the management of changes to the exterior of properties that require a regulated permit. The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for this management through the historic review process. Historic review ensures that the historic character of the district will be preserved, thereby stabilizing the neighborhood and encouraging reinvestment. On September 4, the Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings to discuss local historic district designation of the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District, Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District and Jefferson Street Historic District. The Commission voted to recommend the Ronalds and Gilbert-Linn Street districts to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Public discussion for the Jefferson Street Historic District will continue at the Historic Preservation Commission. ANALYSIS: Comprehensive Plan: In 1992 the Comprehensive Plan was amended to include the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan as a policy for the identification and protection of the city's historic resources, The plan specifically identified the Northside for historic preservation. The 1997 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan reaffirmed historic preservation and the implementation of the Historic Preservation Plan: "The City has made a commitment to preserving its historic neighborhoods, and adopted measures such as historic district overly zoning as preservation tools. The Historic Preservation Plan provides further details on neighborhood preservation efforts." Specific goals and strategies of the Comprehensive Plan further support historic preservation. These include: 0 Art, Culture & Human Development; Document and preserve our cultural heritage - Continue implementation of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan. 0 Environmental Protection; Maintain the integrity of scenic and historic vistas. - Enforce appropriate elements of the Historic Preservation Plan. 0 Housinq; Preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods and the historic nature of older neighborhoods. - Develop neighborhood plans which help to ensure the continuation of a balance of housing types within neighborhoods, particularly in older parts of the city, - Support the Historic Preservation Commission's efforts to meet its goals. 0 Land Use and Urban Pattern; Protect the historic an natural environment within the city. - Continue implementation of the Iowa Cite Historic Preservation Plan. 3 The Historic Preservation Plan outlines a number of strategies, goals and objectives for the preservation of historic resources and neighborhoods throughout Iowa City. Areas were identified where historic surveys and evaluations should be conducted, which included the Northside Neighborhood, Four surveys were conducted in the Northside from 1996 through 2000 and it was concluded that these proposed districts would be eligible for the NRHP and local historic district designation. The proposed historic districts are in the Central Planning District. For the Central District, the Comprehensive Plan supports preserving the integrity of existing neighborhoods adjacent to downtown and the University, which includes the Northside where the proposed historic districts are located, land Use: Historic Preservation Overlay zoning is not intended to affect uses allowed in the underlying zone. In 1994, a land use survey was conducted in the area of the proposed Gilbert- Linn Street Historic District. It was determined that the character of this area as a single-family and two-family dwelling neighborhood was being threatened as contiguous lots with historic houses were being purchased, the houses demolished and a new, larger multifamily building constructed. For the purpose of stabilizing the neighborhood for single-family and two-family uses, the area was downzoned from Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM-12) to RNC-12. Legally nonconforming multifamily uses are permitted in the RNC-12 zone, provided the use is not expanded or the density increased. However, the establishment of new multifamily buildings and rooming houses is prohibited. Although the intent of the RNC-12 zone is to stabilize the neighborhood, the current requirements of the zone do not prohibit physical alterations to properties that may change the historic character of the neighborhood. Such alterations include removal of front porches, incompatible additions, covering architectural details and siding with synthetic materials, replacement of historic style windows with modern windows and similar alterations, These neighborhood changes are managed through the application of the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in areas where the historic dwellings retain sufficient architectural integrity. Historic Preservation Regulations: The guidelines and standards that regulate changes in historic and conservation districts are contained in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which was revised in February 2004. The Iowa City Guidelines are based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Properties within districts are classified as contributing to the historic character of the neighborhood, noncontributing and, if less than 50 years old, nonhistoric. The applicable guidelines vary based on the property classification. Neither the Standards or the Guidelines are intended to prohibit changes to properties that are necessary to accommodate modern needs and lifestyles. Additions, new construction and demolition of non historic building are allowed provided they do not detract from the historic character of the property or neighborhood, Although the guidelines primarily address alterations, additions and new construction that are designed to be similar to the existing architecture, flexibility is provided for more creative solutions that also meet the intent of the regulations. District Reports: Prior to any action by the Planning and Zoning Commission, a recommendation must be received from the State Historical Society of Iowa. The district reports that are sent to the State are attached and include maps of the districts and the NRHP Registration Forms. Summary: The Historic Preservation Ordinance states "...the Plan and Zoning Commission shall submit its recommendations to the City Council based on the relation of such designation to the Comprehensive Plan, as amended, Zoning Ordinance, proposed public improvements and other plans for the renewal of the area involved." Staff feels that the Comprehensive Plan 4 clearly supports the designation of these two historic districts and therefore recommends approval of these rezoning applications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that REZ04-00025 and REZ04-00026, and application from the Historic Preservation Commission to rezone from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) to Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/0HP and RNC-12/0HP) to establish the Ronalds Street Extension of the Brown Street Historic District and the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District subject to recommendations from the State Historical Society of Iowa. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District Report 2. Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District Report Approved by: ~ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District Report Submitted by: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission East Ronalds Street October I, 2004 Prepared by: Shelley McCafferty, Associated Planner City of Iowa City Planning and Community Development 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, fA 52240 1 Historic District Nomination Report Proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic Distria Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission October I, 2004 The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is considering the annexation of Ronalds Street between Van Buren and Governor Streets to the Brown Street Historic District. The proposed extension will also include properties one half block north and south of Ronalds Street along North Van Buren, Johnson, Dodge, Lucas and Governor Streets. (Attachments A). The proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District is located within the Northside Neighborhood. Discussion regarding historic preservation in the Northside Neighborhood began in 1977 with the completion of the North Side Neighborhood Preservation Study: Historic Structures Inventory prepared by the Department of Community Development and the Institute of Urban & Regional Research, University of Iowa. By 1981, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations were prepared for both a commercial and residential historic district in the Northside Neighborhood. Discussion of local Northside historic districts began in 1984, on year after the appointment of the Historic Preservation Commission. Discussion of both NRHP and local historic districts was contentious. Although the State National Register Review Committee (SNRC) approved the Northside NRHP nominations, due to concern from the University of Iowa, the City requested that they not be forwarded to the National Park Service for listing. More than 13 public meetings were held between 1984 and 1988 to discuss the Northside historic districts. Despite multiple efforts to draw the boundaries of th Northside historic district to satisfy property owners, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the State and City Council, a compromise could not be reached. The Historic Preservation Commission and the State concluded that they should focus their efforts on the establishment of smaller, street by street districts. The Commission resolved to proceed with pursuing historic district designation in the northern portion of the neighborhood.' Following the years of debate about preserving the Northside, Iowa City embarked on a ten month historic preservation planning process, which involved local citizens, neighborhood organizations, property owners, developers, community leaders and other interested parties. The culmination of this process was City Council's adoption in 1992 of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, which was prepared by Marlys Svendsen. The plan established clear goals, objectives and strategies for historic preservation throughout the community and specific neighborhoods. The first survey efforts following this extensive planning process was in 1994 for Brown Street. Ms. Svendsen surveyed the historic resources of Brown Street between North Dubuque and Governor Streets and prepared the NRHP nomination for the Brown Street Historic. The nomination was submitted to the State and listed on the National Register later the same year. Local designation of the Brown Street Historic District was also approved by City Council later that year. In the following six years, four additional surveys and evaluations were completed in the Northside Neighborhood. In 1996, the Survey and Evaluation of the Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor was completed. Subsequently, the Survey and Evaluation of the Original Town Plat Phases I and 2 were completed in 1997 and 1999 respectively, and the Survey and Evaluation of the Goosetown Neighborhood was completed in 2000. These were intensive level surveys in which all buildings in the neighborhood were evaluated. The areas surveyed were roughly bounded by Ronalds Street on the north, Clinton Street on the west, Jefferson Street on the south and Reno Street on the east. Following the completion of the Northside surveys, it was determined that five areas would potentially be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places and comply with the State and City Code for designation as local historic districts. Since this recommendation, there have been substantial changes to properties along Dubuque and Clinton Streets and therefore this area is not being considered for designation at this time. Upon further evaluation, it was determined that the two recommended districts along Gilbert and Linn Streets could be combined to form a single district. The Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District and the Jefferson Street Historic District, which were also recommended, are being considered concurrently with the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District. I Svendsen, Marlys. Iowa City Historic Preservotion Pion. Prepared for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, December 15, 1992, pp 20-27. 2 630 N. Van Buren Street 7/9 E. Ronalds Street 814 E. Ronalds Street 430 Oakland Avenue Historic District Criteria: Iowa City Zoning Code section 14-6J-3B establishes the following criteria for Historic Preservation Overlay Zones. An OHP zone is an area that contains abutting pieces of property under divers ownership that: a. Are significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture; or b. Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workership; or c. Are associated with events that have made significant contribution to the broad patterns of history; or d. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method of construction; represent the work of a master; possess high artistic values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or e. Have yielded or may likely yield information important in pre-history or history, The criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places is similar to the criteria for designation of local historic district. The NRHP criteria are: A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District: Architectural historian Marlys Svendsen prepared the NRHP Registration Form for the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic 3 District. The NRHP nomination includes properties from the 500 to 800 block of Ronalds Street. The NRHP nomination will be reviewed by the State National Register Review Committee on February 10, 2004, The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the nomination on August 10 and based on the findings of Ms. Svendsen, found that the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District complies with NRHP criteria A and C. NRHP criteria A and C are the same as NRHP criteria C and D of City Code respectively. The NRHP Registration Form (Attachment C) documents the historic significance of the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Historic District. The following is the summary of the NRHP Registration Form: In summary, the Ronalds Street extension is locally significant under Criteria A and C. Under Criterion A it derives significance from its association with an important era of population growth and intense residential development in Iowa City's North Side residential areas at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Iowa Citians built private residences for their browning families while small- scale developers constructed housing to meet the demand of brisk rental market during these decades. Ronalds Street's organic development followed this pattern of residential development, Addition significance under Criterion A derives from the fact that the Ronalds Street extension represented a cross section of middle and upper income households with business and professional leaders living next door to middle income and working class families. Individuals who resided in this neighborhood highlight several important themes in the city's historic in the decades before and after the turn of the 20th century. Primary among these were the growing prosperity and social mobility of Iowa City's Bohemian-American community and the growth in importance of the State University of Iowa. The construction of new houses, the brisk rental of existing houses, and the infill construction pattern that produced an extremely dense residential district testify to the neighborhood's significance. Under Criterion C the Ronalds Street extension is significant as a representative collection of the residential architectural styles and vernacular house forms that appeared in Iowa City neighborhoods from the 18S0s through the 1930s, From modest Bohemian cottages to pattern book houses and elaborate multi-story mansions, Ronalds Street reflected the architectural character and best residential building practices of the period. The combination of visual qualities and historic associations gives the Ronalds Street extension its distinct neighborhood identity and significance. 2 Guidelines: The primary guidelines for alterations, additions, new construction and d'emolition within the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District have already been established, and are contained within the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. The handbook is available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, at the public library, and on the City's web site at www.lCgov.org. These guidelines were written to apply to both historic districts and conservation districts. In a historic district, in addition to preserving the historic character of a neighborhood, more concern is given to the individual buildings as historic resources. The Historic Preservation Commission also recommends Neighborhood District Guidelines which address architectural style, site and scale issues specific to each district. In February 2004, the City adopted the revised Historic Preservation Handbook. Added to the handbook were the Northside Neighborhood Guidelines for the Brown Street Historic District. The Commission proposes applying these district guidelines to the extension of the Brown Street Historic District as well (Attachment D). Contributing/Noncontributing Buildings: In order to administer the historic district guidelines, buildings within the proposed district are categorized as contributing, noncontributing or nonhistoric. A property is considered to be contributing if the primary structure is an integral part of the historic context and character of 2 Svendsen, Marlys. Brown Street Historic Distriá (boundary extension) Johnson County, Iowa, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, January 2004, p 33. 4 the District. A noncontributing property is an property that is not listed as contributing. A nonhistoric property is any noncontributing property within a district that is less than 50 years old at the time the district is designated. Noncontributing properties may be more than 50 years old, but are classified as noncontributing if they have been substantially altered, significant architectural features have been removed or were not constructed during the district's period of significance. The NRHP Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District contains 59 properties. Of these, two are noncontributing and one is nonhistoric which results in 95% classified as contributing to the character of the historic district, The Brown Street Historic District, including Ronalds Street, will have 161 properties with 91.9% of the properties contributing. Summary: Upon studying the Northside Neighborhood, and in particular the proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District, the Historic Preservation Commission feels that the designation of this area as a historic district is warranted. The area retains its traditional neighborhood character and a sense of time and place, and a majority of the structures within the district contribute toward this character and are architecturally intact. Designation of this historic district will protect the neighborhood from demolition and inappropriate new construction and alteration, which detract from its character, It is hoped that with historic designation, this district will to experience the same type of investment and improvement that has been occurring within the current boundaries of the Brown Street Historic District, the Summit Street Historic District and the East College Street Historic District. In these areas, there have been a remarkable number of building rehabilitation efforts, and a number of property owners have credited the historic district designation as a major part of their decision to invest in their properties. Because they have some assurance that their neighborhood will retain the qualities that attracted them there, they were more willing to make a substantial investment in their own properties, which is in turn an investment in the neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: The Historic Preservation Commission is of the opinion that the proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District meets the criteria for designation as defined under City Code Section 14-4C, Historic Preservation Regulations, and 14-6J-3, Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (OHP), and recommends that the proposed Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District be approved, ATTACHMENTS: A Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District maps. B. NRHP Registration Form: Brown Street Historic District (boundary extension) C. Northside Neighborhood District Guidelines. D. Ordinance to rezone the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District. E. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission minutes for the public hearing for the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District. F. List of current property owners in the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District. 5 In 1980 City Council authorized planning staff to review ideas to encourage preservation of this neighborhood. In April 1981, a report titled Near Narth Side Study "Hosing and Historic Preservation" was produced which assessed various historic preservation incentives and programs for the Northside Neighborhood, Boundaries were drawn for two contiguous districts - the North Side Residential District and the North Side Commercial District. Following a September 1981 public meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, National Register nominations were prepared for the two districts and were submitted by the City to the Iowa Division of Historic Preservation the next month. The nominations were reviewed by the State National Register Committee (SNRC) in February of 1982. Fewer than 10% of property owners in the districts objected to the nominations. However, among those objectors was the University of Iowa, which owned several properties in the proposed districts. After hearing the concerns of the University, the requested that three of the University properties - the President's House (102 E. Church Street), the Dey House (507 N, Clinton Street) and the Shambaugh House (219 N. Clinton Street) - be withheld for consideration pending completion of an inventory of historic University properties, SNRC approved both Northside nominations. A report was issued by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Task Force in March 1982, which recommended that City Council adopt a historic preservation ordinance and that the Northside Historic Districts be designated as local historic district. The debate that ensued was heated and the City requested that the National Registers nomination not be forwarded to the National Register office until the issue was satisfactorily resolved. Although the historic preservation ordinance was eventually adopted in December 1982, the NRHP Northside Residential and Commercial Districts were left in limbo, Discussion of the Northside historic district resumed in April 1984, after a Historic Preservation Commission had been appointed the previous year. The two NRHP registration forms were updated and discussion of local districts resumed, The debate continued to be heated. Forma public hearings by the HPC to discuss the districts were held in both in the April of 1984 and again in March of 1986. By December of 1986, the HPC and the Planning and Zoning Commission had both recommended that the North Side Residential Historic District be adopted by City Council. 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Oct, 21, 200410:13AM No,0212 p, 1 STATE HISTORICAL IOWAof' A Division Of The Department of Cultural Affairs October 20, 2004 SheJley McCafferty Associate Planner City ofIowa City 410 east Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 RE: State Historic Preservation Office review and comment on the proposed local designation of the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District, the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, Dear Shelley: Thank you for submitting the nomiDations for the proposed Ronalds Street extension to the Brown S1reet Historic District and the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. Regarding the proposed Ro~alds Street e"teœion to the Brown Street Historic District, we concur with the Iowa City Hi$toric Prése:rvation Commission's reeon;uneJiq..,tioii't1iäfflïc district described in the nomination and ordinance be designated an Iowa City historic district. Regarding the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District nomination, we do not concur with the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission's recommendations for the boundaries of the proposed district Our reasons are outlined in the October II, 2004 letter iÌom Lowell Soike and Memorandum wm Ralph Christian, a copy of which is enclosed, The proposed nominations reflect Iowa City's commitment to historic preservation. A commitment that has has resulted in thriving, well-maintained historic neighborhoods as well as many distinctive landmarks. Our thanks to the Mayor, City Council, Historic Preservation Commission, Plan and Zone Commission and City s1aff for their time ilnd hard work, If you have any questions or concerns reg~ÎD$ our review and comment, please do not hesitate to contact me at 515/281.6826 or kerrv.mcarath(cì¡iowa:aov, ~....-..._- ._.,,~~- ~ ...-' Kerry C. M~ Local GovernmentslCLG Progran¡ Coordmator Cc: Barbara Mitchell, SflSI Ralph Christian, SflSI Lowell Soike, SHSI Enclosure '"' MO EAsr l.oCuS"r STRIŒT DES MOINES, IA 50319.j)290 P: (515) 281-6826, EMAn.: kony.mcgrath@iowa.gov f'"-';:'\ 'u_..' 0 = -"'"" October 15,2004 <0 c:> )3:.__....; ("") --n ? _.~.. ':'j --'-, - - Donald 1. Anciaux Jr ==tC) (J1 Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission :-< F-~~:. :00 iT! ...-, City ofIowa City C) ::>~ ::l: ',,-.J 410 East Washington Street ""ç/-"" 1..0 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 J> 0 (J1 Re: Ronalds (Brown Street Extension) and Gilbert-Linn Proposed Northside local historic districts Dear Planning and Zoning Commission Members: As a property owner in the Ronalds proposed Northside district, I am writing to state my support of a Historic Preservation Overlay or local historic district for this area. I understand that this change in zoning will require application to the Historic Preservation Commission for review of exterior changes that require a building permit to ensure that the changes will be compatible with the historic character of the building and neighborhood. I view this regulation as a form of reasonable management of changes to the neighborhood which will not only stabilize property values in the area but also preserve the character of the neighborhood. I have taken considerable time to talk with my neighbors about the OPH and have been pleased to fmd that there is overwhelming support for the designation. In fact, I encountered some concern that the Gilbert- Linn district would not be completed. The Gilbert-Linn district is at the center of the Northside and as such really is the symbol ofIowa City's past, providing a sense of place for the community and adding to the quality of life here. While there has been an effort on the part of a number of property owners to improve and restore the neighborhood, there still remains a core group of property owners who resist cooperating with the community to insure that the Northside continues to be a vibrant, mixed use neighborhood. I am asking that the commission take into consideration the benefits and good that a historic district will provide for the future of Iowa City, For example, historic districts enhance the cultural and arts institutions in the area by attracting visitors seeking historic or cultural experience, A study released in 2002 identifying great college towns, included the presence of historic sites and districts as part of its index. (Iowa City ranked in the top ten of small cities in the epodunk study) Currently, the Iowa City Council is considering the designation of a Cultural District that includes a large portion of the Northside. It seems natural that the Gilbert-Linn and other Historic Districts in this area will contribute to and enhance Iowa City's Cultural District. I encourage you and your fellow Committee or Council members to support the Historic Preservation Overlay for both Ronalds and Gilbert-Linn... Thank you. Yo='ruly, µ ~o~V- 604 Ronalds Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 e.t: Ci'1 Ú~ I October 2, 2004 Planning & Zoning Commission City ofIowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Members of the Commission: This letter is to express my support for the proposed Historic Preservation Overlay zone for the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District, and for the inclusion of my property in that zone. I live in and own the house at 631 N. Dodge Street, which is listed as a "key" property of the district. I believe my house consists of two portions: two original rooms built in or around the 1850s, and a three-room addition put on in the 1870s or 1880s, probably about the time that Iowa City first had running water. I believe the exterior appearance of my house is much the same as it has been since that time. The historic character of the homes here is an essential part of the character of our neighborhood, something that is worth preserving. I look forward to your favorable recommendation of the proposed Historic Preservation Overlay zone to the City Council. Sincerely, CCi ,- Dave Tingwal~ 631 N. Dodge St. Iowa City, IA 52245 319-338-1997 tingwald@avalon.net ¡ Lisa Collier & Ed Romano 524 Church Street Iowa City, IA 52245 October 28, 2004 Dear Planning and Zoning Commission, We are writing to you in support of designating both the Gilbert-Linn and Ronalds Street areas as historic districts. We feel that this designation is consistent with Iowa City's general plan for this neighborhood, and would be a very positive step toward preserving another part of what makes Iowa City an interesting and unique place to live, work, and raise families. We have owned our home on Church Street for nearly twelve years, and during this time have been both pleased and saddened by changes that have been made to many of the older homes in the Northside Neighborhood, as well as to homes in neighborhoods adjacent to ours. Designating the older areas of Iowa City as historic can provide property owners with the guidelines necessary to preserve the value of some very special places in our unique community. Thank you for your consideration with regard to this important matter, and for all that you do on behalf of the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, ~.r~~ Lisa Collier & Ed Romano lfÞ September r 2004 Michael Maharry Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Donald 1. Anciaux Jr. Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members City ofJowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Northside Historic Districts Dear Council and Commission Members: 1 am writing to express my support of the proposed local historic districts for the Northside ofIowa City. I encourage you to recognize the cultural as well as historical value ofthis area of the original town of Iowa City by recommending and passing a local ordinance for the proposed districts. Thank you. Yours truly, Y( J c¿,-vl-I.v"'" Name: '{'J~/~y~~¡v Address: to>+ iZø~lð.5 sf. City: lo~ C-t1 State: I A Zip: 0n'-h 0 :s:: ..,,:- {.0 ¡ '¡ I il '- '-D '-"- -,....., ~, i I - ;"'--', -..:.... ,J co '" C:> ,~ September 2004 Michael Maharry Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Donald J. Anciaux Jr. Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members City of Iowa City 4 I 0 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Northside Historic Districts Dear Council and Commission Members: I am writing to express my support of the proposed local historic districts for the Northside ofIowa City. I encourage you to recognize the cultural as well as historical value ofthis area of the original town of Iowa City by recommending and passing a local ordinance for the proposed districts. Thank you, Yours truly, ¿)(1Yj t êJ!.(j~ Name: JJ) m. ä~Jt- Address: 6/:3 City: jO-~ State: ~ Zip: 5 '.l...:2- t.f5 \\\\ September 2004 Michael Maharry Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Donald J. Anciaux Jr. Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Northside Historic Districts Dear Council and Commission Members: I am writing to express my support of the proposed local historic districts for the Northside ofIowa City. I encourage you to recognize the cultural as well as historical value of this area of the original town of Iowa City by recommending and passing a local ordinance for the proposed districts. Thank you. Yours truly, . r;¡ C~~J ~~aL Name: 0<ahLJ f;;'a~s..Q..Y"'P1 o.w Address: j( CI ,.... o/ð-:. ..J.L '-\'7 City: State: Zip: .rZ'G'IS- (c::,<..N~ C.I~ Ie... ~ September q 2004 Michael Maharry Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Donald J. Anciaux Jr. Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Northside Historic Districts Dear Council and Commission Members: I am writing to express my support of the proposed local historic districts for the Northside oflowa City. I encourage you to recognize the cultural as well as historical value of this area ofthe original town of Iowa City by recommending and passing a local ordinance for the proposed districts. Thank you, Yours truly, ~ '1h, '1Y}1L: ) @n Name: Address: 7 ~ ~ City: ;J::L- State: ¡¡IJ.- Zip: iJP¿i-f!:- M¿¿; 0 ~:::O (",r, ¡.;~ ~~~ I'i v I¡ I -- \..0 -- --,-.., :=", . ! I -- --. .......... Co ~J N 0:> September 3, 2004 Shelley McCafferty Dept. of Planning & Community Development City ofIowa City Iowa City, Iowa Dear Shelley, RE: Exemption of income property at 611 N. Johnson from Historic designation Per our phone conversation of 9/2/04, I would like my income property at 611 N. Johnson be excluded from the Ronalds Street area designated for inclusion in the Historic Brown Street District. As indicated on the map that came with the letter of 8/21/04 from the City ofIowa City, the property at 611 N. Johnson is on the edge of the zone, and in fact, a jog across the alley from the boundary was made to include it and one other property. Thus, exclusion of this property will not greatly affect the context or character ofthe designated area for historic inclusion. I would prefer that this property classified as commercial, because it has been a Triplex for many years, not be subject to the rules and regs of historic designation. I try to keep the property in good repair, which is a constant vigil as it is an old house that has withstood the rigors of tenancy. I do not want to deal with the required bureauocratic procedures when I want to make repairs and improvements. I recognize the desire to maintain the historic character of the neighborhood, and am cognizant of these parameters in my property upkeep. However, as I would not put the property on the Historic Register there are not any advantages for inclusion at this time. I would appreciate your consideration of the request to exclude 611 N. Johnson from the historic zoned area. Your consideration of this matter is appreciated. Sincerel~, ,~ ~/./ .íZ...þ--t.../ Doris Houser 3580 Vista Park Dr Iowa City, Iowa 52245 phone: 319-351-4982 email: dh3580@aoLcom tJp September c¡ 2004 Michael Maharry Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Donald J. Anciaux Jr. Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Northside Historic Districts Dear Council and Commission Members: I am writing to express my support of the proposed local historic districts for the Northside ofIowa City. I encourage you to recognize the cultural as well as historical value of this area of the original town ofIowa City by recommending and passing a local ordinance for the proposed districts. Thank you, YOUrstruIY;~J~ Name: ~Q.Y1t'L SCklLÁt\-Z~ Address: (~() N Do 1) G- ~ s~ State: .:f /~ 5J.?.L/~ f.........." City: ;!:óWIlICtrr Zip: 0 C-.....:) c:;:-J :.> 4:- -- f./) J> rT: u 11 C) I .-- \.D ~- ;p. ;Tì ~.;.;. "...--! ......,,) co N co !,If.¡ September q 2004 Michael Maharry Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Donald J. Anciaux Jr. Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Northside Historic Districts Dear Council and Commission Members: I am writing to express my support of the proposed local historic districts for the Northside of Iowa City. 1 encourage you to recognize the cultural as well as historical value of this area of the original town of Iowa City by recommending and passing a local ordinance for the proposed districts. Thank you. Yours truly, ø* /~-r¡ £" ./. Name: 'l) Loren E. Deetz 628NjohnsonSt 0 Address: iowa C¡tv. H 52245-2005 ~~ (/) ;-,.', ....,...., City: State: Zip: v \ I CO) I ....- 1..0 ::r:~ iT] ,~._....., C) -:;::¡.. I'"...,J ;2: 0:> » N co ~b November 16,2004 City Council City ofIowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Members of the City Council: This letter is to express my support for the proposed Historic Preservation Overlay zone for the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown Street Historic District, and for the inclusion of my property in that zone. I live in and own the house at 631 N. Dodge Street, which is listed as a "key" property of the district. I believe my house consists of two portions: two original rooms built in or around the 1850s, and a three-room addition put on in the 1870s or 1880s, probably about the time that Iowa City first had running water. I believe the exterior appearance of my house is much the same as it has been since that time. The historic character of the homes here is an essential part of the character of our neighborhood, something that is worth preserving. I look forward to your approval of the proposed Historic Preservation Overlay zone. Dave Tingwald 631 N, Dodge St. Iowa City, IA 52245 __n..' -'Tl 319-338-1997 - 0" -- tingwald@avalon.net -.J j> (.....1 0) A/I J8 +0.9 Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5041 ORDINANCE NO. 04-4145 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 5-2-8 "VEHICLE FOR HIRE REQUIRMENTS," OF THE CITY CODE 8Y DELETING (8) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW (8) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE, WHEREAS, the current code requires a distinctive color scheme for each vehicle for hire; and WHEREAS, the current code does not specify that one color scheme can be approved per each owner or operating company; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify language to prohibit further confusion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City is hereby amended by deleting Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 8(B) in its entirety and replacing it with the following: B. Distinctive Color Scheme Required: All vehicles for hire of each owner or operating company shall be finished in one distinctive color scheme so that it may be readily and easily distinguished as a vehicle for hire which color scheme shall and must at all times meet the approval and requirements of the City Clerk. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect after March 1,2005. pas:?d approved this 16thdayof November ,2004. ~hL. a.. ..- - MAYO ATTEST: ~~~ CITY CLE A'[!¿ed by 7díL I/~ P -1) <f :£Lt. City Attorney's Office Clerk\ord\taxicolo r. doc Ordinance No. 04-4145 Page ~ It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Ba il ey that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Bailey X Champion X Elliott X Lehman X O'Donnell X Vanderhoef X Wilburn First Consideration 11/2/04 Vote for passage: A YES: Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration ---------------- Vote for passage: Date published 11/24/04 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52140; 319-356-5041 ./ ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS ANp LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER . 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION ,5-2-8 "VEHICLE FOR HIRE REQUIRMEN ," OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING (I})' "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" A REPLACING IT WITH A NEW (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" TO C RIFY LANGUAGE. / ent code requires a distincttve color scheme for each vehicle for hire; and WHEREAS, the curren ode does not specify that one color scheme can be approved per each owner or operating comp y; and / WHEREAS, it is necessary clarify lang~e to prohibit further confusion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DAINED. Y THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: / SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances ;'!'City of Iowa City is hereby amended by deleting Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 8(B) in its entirety a , replacing it with the following: B. Distinctive Color Scheme Req reS; All vehicles for hire of each owner or operating company shall be finished in .óne d¡!s~inctive color so that it may be readily and easily distinguished as a vehicle fqr hire whiðQ color scheme shall and must at all times meet the approval and reqUirem~ts of the Cit~Clerk. SECTION II. REPEALER. . II ordinances ànd parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are,~ereby repealed. \ SECTION III. SEVERABiliTY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or ~,I\constitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole of any section, provision or ~rt thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. / SECTION IV. EFFËCTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall'be in effect after its final passage, approval and publicat[dn, as provided by law. / Passed and approyéd this day of \', 2004. /i MAYOR C lerklordltaxicolor. doc ! ! CITY OF IOWA CITyl:!:] -~= -~ ~~~~'t -...:::::...... ..l1li." MEMORANDUM ......~ DATE: November 9, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk \'i-~ RE: Vehicle for Hire Color Scheme Attached is a revised ordinance requiring a distinctive color scheme per company. On November 3, a letter was sent to all vehicle for hire companies informing them of Council consideration of the ordinance. Based on input received a slight modification was rnade in the text to verify that the ordinance required a color scherne and not one color per company. A copy of the letter and ordinance mailed to the companies is attached. Also attached is a revised ordinance showing that modification. The change is not substantive and Council can proceed with second consideration. Also attached is a list of current vehicle for hire cornpanies and their color schemes. j! 1 -~= -14'!t £~~~ ~~~gaJ~ ~ ... CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 November 3, 2004 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org David L. Stoddard Dennis Stevens Yellow Cab of Iowa City 404 E College Street POBox 428 Iowa City, IA 52244 Dear Mr. Stoddard & Mr. Stevens: On November 2nd, the City Council considered an ordinance regarding Vehicles for Hire Section 5-2-8 clarifying Distinctive Color Scheme. This ordinance specifies the requirement for one Color Scheme for each Vehicle for Hire company. (Please see enclosed copy of proposed ordinance.) The next vote on the ordinance will be on November 16th, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. If you wish to address Council on this issue, please submit comments to the City Council in writing or appear at above scheduled Council meeting date. The City Council e-mail address is counciICcViowa-citv.orq. Mail may be addressed to City Council at 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa. Sincerely, ~~~ Julie Voparil Deputy City Clerk 319-356-5040 cc: Sgt. Lalla Enclosure rtÖ!P1f Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-3 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LlC SE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 5-2-8 'VEHICLE FOR HIRE REQUIRMENTS," OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING (B) "DI INCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW (B) "D INCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE. WHEREAS, the current code requires a distinctive olor scheme for each vehicle for hire; and WHEREAS, the current code does not specify at one color scheme can be approved per each owner or operating company; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify langua e to prohibit further confusion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,IOWA: SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of t City of Iowa City is hereby amended by deleting Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 8(B) in its entirety d replacing it with the following: B. Distinctive Color Scheme Re ires: All vehicles for hire of each owner or operating company shall be finished . one distinctive color so that it may be readily and easily distinguished as a vehicle or hire which color scheme shall and must at all times meet the approval and require ents of the City Clerk. SECTION II. REPEALER All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance e hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVE BILlTY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid 0 unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whol or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. E ECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect after March 1, 2005. Passed and aPrd this day of ,2004. ,I I MAYOR I I I ATTEST! CI CLERK Clerk\ord\taxicolo r. doc Re ¿lIeS e d Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5041 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 5-2-8 "VEHICLE FOR HIRE REQUIRMENTS," OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME REQUIRED" TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE. WHEREAS, the current code requires a distinctive color scheme for each vehicle for hire; and WHEREAS, the current code does not specify that one color scheme can be approved per each owner or operating company; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify language to prohibit further confusion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City is hereby amended by deleting Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 8(B) in its entirety and replacing it with the following: B. Distinctive Color Scheme Required: All vehicles for hire of each owner or operating company shall be finished in one distinctive color s~ so that it may be readily and ~ easily distinguished as a vehicle for hire which color scheme shall and must at all times meet the approval and requirements of the City Clerk. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect after March 1,2005. Passed and approved this day of ,2004. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 7[J¿ed by W- II~ ~-1J c.¡ £Lt. City Attorney's Office Clerk\o rd\taxicolor. doc LICENSED VEHICLE FOR HIRE COLOR SCHEMES 1) Old Capitol Cab, 122 Stevens Drive, P. O. Box 2314, Iowa City, IA 52244 Top: Maroon Bottorn: Maroon Lettering: White 2) Yellow Cab, 404 E. College Street, P. O. Box 428, Iowa City, IA 52244 Top: Yellow Bottom: Yellow Lettering: Black 3) Airport Express, 175 Highway 965, Suite C, North Liberty, IA 52317 Top: White Bottom: White Lettering: White 4) Airport Shuttle Service, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Top: Blue Bottom: Blue Lettering: Light Blue 5) A-OK Taxi - c/o Smith Accounting, 1700 First Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 Top Roof: White Bottom: Aqua Blue/Top Hood: Aqua Blue/Top Trunk: Aqua Blue Lettering: White 6) I.C. Cab, 23 Amber Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240-6773 Top: White Bottom: White & Teal Stripe Lettering: Teal 7) Tony's Taxi Company, 801 1ih Avenue, Wellrnan, IA 52356 Top: White Bottom: Blue Lettering: Red 8) Black and Gold Cab Company, P. O. Box 570, Iowa City, IA 52244 Top: Black/Top Hood: Black/Top Trunk: Black Bottom: Gold Lettering: Black 9) Silver Shuttle, 1156 Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 Top: Silver Bottom: Silver Lettering: Purple 10) United Cab, 502 Fairchild Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 Top: Green Bottom: Green Lettering: White 11) City Taxi, , 2437 Petsel Place, Iowa City, IA 52246 Top: Blue Bottom: Yellow Lettering: Red (revised October 2004) u:\VFHcolor I (VI·¡ '~ 1 ') ¿. I I Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Ass!. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030 ORDINANCE NO. 04-4146 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF CITY CODE TITLE 14 TO PROVIDE UPDATED REFERENCES TO SECTIONS IN THE UNIFORM CODE THAT THE CITY RECENTLY ADOPTED AS ITS BUILDING CODE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 04-4117 amended the Building Code by, in part, adopting the International Building Code with certain local amendments; WHEREAS, prior to Ordinance No. 04-4117,the City of Iowa City had adopted the Uniform Building Code with certain local amendments for its building code; WHEREAS, various code provisions in Chapters 5 and 6 in Title 14 refer to section in the Uniform Building Code, but should refer to a similar section in the International Building Code; WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to adopt these amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. 1. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article E, entitled "Housing Code," Section 19 entitled "Responsibilities of Owners Relating to the Maintenance and Occupancy of Premises," Paragraph G, entitled, "Exits," footnote 5 to subparagraph 2, is amended by deleting footnote 5 in its entirety and adding a new footnote 5, which reads as follows: See Section 7-1-2, amendment to Fire Code § 405.2. 2. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article I, entitled, "Grading Ordinance," Section 5, entitled "Grading Permit Requirements," Paragraph B, entitled "Application for Permit," is amended by deleting Paragraph B in its entirety and adding a new Paragraph B, which reads as follows: The provisions of section 105.5 of the International Building Code, as amended, are applicable to grading and shall state an estimate of the cubic yards of earth material to be graded. 3. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article I, entitled, "Grading Ordinance," Section 5, entitled "Grading Permit Requirements," Paragraph J, entitled "Issuance," is amended by deleting Paragraph J in its entirety and adding a new Paragraph J, which reads as follows: The provisions of section 1 05.3.10f the International Building Code, as amended, are applicable to grading permits. The Building Official may require that the grading operations and project designs be modified if delays occur which result from weather-generated problems not considered at the time the permit was issued. 4. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article I, entitled, "Grading Ordinance," Section 8, entitled "Fills," Paragraph E, entitled "Compaction," is amended by deleting Paragraph E in its entirety and adding a new Paragraph E, which reads as follows: All fills on slopes of six horizontal to one vertical (6:1) or steeper shall be compacted to a minimum of ninety percent (90%) of maximum density as determined by section J107 of the International Building Code or equivalent ASTM standards, as amended. 5. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article I, entitled, "Grading Ordinance," Section 9, entitled "Setbacks," Paragraph A, entitled "General Requirements," is amended by deleting Paragraph A in its entirety and adding a new Paragraph A, which reads as follows: Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from site boundaries in accordance with this Section. Setback dimensions shall be horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the side boundary. Setback dimensions shall be as shown in Figure J1 08.1 of the 2003 International Building Code, as amended. 6. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article I, entitled, "Grading Ordinance," Section 13, entitled "Grading Inspection" Paragraph A, entitled "General Requirements," is amended by deleting Paragraph A in its entirety and adding a new Paragraph A, which reads as follows: All grading operations for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official. When required by the Building Official, special inspection of grading operations and special testing shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17 of the International Building Ordinance No. 04-4146 Page 2 Code, as amended. 7. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article M, entitled, "Accessory Uses and Buildings," Section 1, entitled "Permitted Accessory Uses and Buildings" Paragraph B1f is amended by deleting Paragraph B1f its entirety and adding a new Paragraph B1f which reads as follows: Fire protection equipment shall be installed and maintained according to Section 14-5A of this Code. 8. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article M, entitled, "Accessory Uses and Buildings," Section 1, entitled "Permitted Accessory Uses and Buildings" Paragraph B2f is amended by deleting Paragraph B2f its entirety and adding a new Paragraph B2f which reads as follows: Fire protection equipment shall be installed and maintained according to Section 14-5A of this Code. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. £'''' 'PP~d ~.o"mb" , 2004. ~/ AY R ATTEST: ~~û~~ ~ CI LERK Approved by ~ \~-11-c.'f City Attorney's Office sue/ord&res/OrdUniformCodes2.doc Ordinance No. 04-4146 Page -L It was moved by Champion and seconded by Fll iott that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Bailey X Champion X Elliott X Lehman X O'Donnell X Vanderhoef X Wilburn First Consideration 10/19/04 Vote for passage: AYE S : Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wil burn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 11/2/04 Vote for passage: AYES: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Elliott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 11/24/04