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Home My WebLink About1995-06-27 CorrespondenceIowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Chad Clark 229 S. Summit Apt. # I Iowa City, IA 52240 To the Members of the Council: I am employed at New Pioneer Coop, a small community owned store in town. You have probably heard of it. I have seen several of you shopping and you are located right across the street. The Coop provides a healthy alternative to the superstores like Eagles and Cub Foods, I do admit that we dan~t have the best prices in town. People shop here ('or the quality. The Coop and small stores like it are important staples in our culture. They prey/de a comfortable atmosphere tbr shopping. The staff`is friendlief and get to know you more quickly as opposed to the super stores witere titere only goal is to get you in and out as quickly as possible while getting a lot of money from you at the same time. Small stores simply cannot compete with the large stems. They can buy products by the truckload while we are limited to buying by the box. It is impossible for small stores to compete. I understand that there isn't much that you can do about this problem. If Adam Smith were alive today, he would probably tell me that ifI can~ take the heat, get out of the kitchen. 1 understand that in a capital/st society, it is absurd to expect governmental help for small businesses. I'm not asking you to take any specific action to try and solve this problem. I don't expect you to drop eveE/th/ng and mn to the rescue of small businesses. I don't claim to know the solution to the problem. There may not be a solution. I simply wanted to bring the problem to your al~ention. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Chad Clark IOWA CITY P.O. Box 64 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-0O64 (319) 354-0863 ~une 2, 1995 Iowa City City Council 410 East Washington Street Iowa Gty, IA 52240 Dear Iowa City City Councilors: Recent discussion involving the local option sales tax has prompted us to let you know the Downtown Association's view on this issue. Our Board of Directors voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that you not bring the local option sales tax issue to a vote. It has been stressed by Coralville officials that even if the tax is voted through, they would repeal it the following year. The Downto~m Association of Iowa City feels this would put Iowa City retailers at ma unfak disadvantage. We urge you no_.~t to take this issue any further, as it will not work without the support of all neighboring communities. Sincerely, Downtown Association of Iowa City 6/5/95 To members of the Iowa City City Council: With reference to the proposed one cent sales tax addition proposition: Please do not do it. You will make untold thousands of people angry with you in addition to myself. You will encourage all the more people running to Cedar Rapids for major purchases, and worse, you will be showing greed. You gather in that extra millions and you will spend it and more and will not know the difference. There are so many ways you can avoid city costs, and I will give you just one example that seem to me to a simple disregard to cost. That is this water bill that you are changing to monthly. You openly say you have to hire more people, quite a few thousand dollars more cost, and what have you gained? Do you thir~ monthly billing will made it easier to swallow these mounting water costs? Not to anyone who can add. It just means an extra check to write, an extra letter to stamp and mail, and it is going to cost the city a bunch of money to do it. Don't try to cover tracks with an additional sales tax. Sincer/~/~y Harold Spencer 2000 North Dubuque St, Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Dear Mayor Horow~tz~ ~"?'~ The Press-Cit~zen~ tells us that under the new extortion scheme households will continu~ to be charged a base fee of'$~,75 per mo. for refuse collectio~ plus the added $~ per container over two. The paper goes on to say that the $~ is hopefully am "{ncentive"' to recyc~e~.. Or,, one could say, a punishment fo~~ not recycling.. D have at most two sacks of trash per wee~ - usually only one.. ~ may as well get the good out of the $8..7~ Scrap this $8..75 + $D/bag arrangemen~ and reouire all trasB not for recycling to be ~laced i~ c~ty bags% as with the lawn waste, I'm still trying to evade paying for the neighbors-trash pickup because. I'm already paying to educate their kids.. Thankyou for your attention to this new round of naggin~o. your reply, D remainr Very truly yours,, ~26 Douglass St o ~owa City, IA 52246 Awaiting 6/17/95 F~BERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: In response to Larry Baker's comments as quoted in a recent issue of the Press'Citizen, I do not feel that charging ~ore for riding the City bus during peak times is an appropriate option to discourage ridership during those hours. I frequently ride the Westwinds bus that leaves from downtown at 7 hM. I am certain that at least 90% of the passengers on that bus are ~Lther going to ~0rk or class, and taking a later bus is not a v~ ~hle option. Neither is ear-pooling for a n~ber of the riders, especially those mentally and physically challenged people who live in' the condos behind Quik Trip at Mormon Trek and Benton street-- they do not have cars or driver's licenses and probably never will. All of the advertised promotional benefits for riding the bus---clean, on time, cheap, convenient, no need to fight rush hour traffic, no concern regarding parking--- still apply, but now you are discouraging ridership, especially regarding the last two listed reasons. Although it nmy be true for some of the routes, I have never been on the Westwinds bus during the past 5 years when the driver had to leave prospective customers at the bus stop because the bus was full. I am not debating or discussing the issue as to whether the fares need to be increased. But I do not believe that Mr. Baker's statad reasons for increasing rates only during peak times are valid, appropriate or in the best interests of the riders of the bus or for those who continue to drive their cars and look for downtown parking spaces. I can afford to pay more, but do not penalize me for riding the bus that gets me to work on t/me. Believe me, the majority of the bus riders at that ~ of day are not going downtown to window shop, stroll through the Mall or browse at the library---they are doing so out of necessity, not by eoi ' Curt Wuest 2325 Willowbrooke Lane Iowa City, Ia 52246-1835 922 East Jefferson Iowa City, IA 52245 June 8, 1995 Susan Horowitz, Mayor City Council, Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Horowitz: I want to register my concerns to the City Council about the possibility that the SEATS contract may not be renewed. I want to let you know that as a rider I have been very satisfied with and grateful for the SEATS services that have been provided to me. The county driver's are exceptional in the services they cheerfully provide. Today I shared my concerns with some of my colleagues and they showed there support by signing the pe%ition which is attached. Please continue the contract that you have with the county for paratransit services in Iowa City. Sincerely yours, Marilyn Belman Iowa Ci[y City Council 410 E. Washington Iowa City, la. 52240 ])car City Council Members: rm writing this letter in hopes that the Eastside Loop bus w~ continne in th u,,tel~tanding of why this route was considered was for the safety of the ki~._':getting4o Cib' High and South East Jr. Itigh. The t'dghway is a very busy street to get aeross.'~ ~}ald hope that as muncil membm'a that this route should be given more than a six month lfi,,l basis. ] would like to make a snggcstion that the route should have been started at the beginning of lhe school year. The route schc(lulc should be available at registration at City High and S(mth E,xst Jr. High, You may even consider some of the ~ade schools, because of the transth' policy in this school district. When this mute was started dining the second half of Ih~ school ycal; most parcnts had akcady made arrangements fbr transportation of their sludents, More advertising of the Eastside Loop might be helpful prior the school registration. Put a~ ad in the Press Citizen. The Daily lowan, and possibly over the radio stations. I've seen advertising lbr riding the transit syste~n in the papers. 513' two children and I used the Eastside Loop everyclay. My daughter gets off at City 1 li~ and my son and I get off at Lcmmc Elementroy. I was glad that I didn't have to drive exc:t.3'das' in order to get my son to Letoroe. When I was dfi¥~ng cveL'yday, I would have to pc,:k on tim side strcct in the neighborhood and then catch the Rochester route in order to get to work. Both my children would catch the Eastside Loop home at 5:00 and I would catch the Lakeside from downtown. We would then meet at Miami and Lakeside and walk h,mc together. During hockey season my son would catch the Eastsidc homo. He'd come home to change i,1o his hockey equipment, which meant he didn't have to take all of his equipment to school. After he changed. he'd catch the Eastside again to get to Mercer Park lbr practice. Tiffs way I didn't have to got off work carly in order to get him to practice We would also u~e the hos (lurh~g soccer season to get home after practice. II )ou did decide to run the route on a ycarh, basis, the Systems Home on Oberlin Street would probably use the Eastside route. They won't use it now because it isn't a permanent yearly route. They don't wahl to keep retraining their people on which bus route they are to use. t also know that there is another lady that uses the bus in the aliomoon. She has a son that g,:s to a child care center on Oberlin Street. Before the Eastside Loop route was av~dlable, she would catch Rochester downtown, then mmsfer to Towncrest to get home. With Eastside I.oop, she doesn't need to make any U'ansfers. If the public (students and some adults) knew that this was permanent route, I feel more people would use it. I have heard comments from other adults that they would or someone they know would use it, but because it isn't pemmnent or yearly, they don't. I'm glad that the transit system did mn an extra run when school was delayed. That was a nice gesture ou theh' part aud I did call and thank them for doing that for the students. I'd also like to mention that the bus drivers wcrc always courteous to thc students. They. wcrc also good about asking adults if the wanted the Eastside or Lakc. sidc. It w~s explained tt~ the adults that Easlside did not go do;vntown. t lopefully you will take somc of thesc suggestion into consideration. It would bc nice to teach the younger adults and possibly clementsty age the importance of mass transit and carpooling. 'l'hank you lbr your time. Sincerely, l,inda Fisher 1742 l~akeside Drive l~v,,a City, Ia 52240 338-5804 0rome) 337-6455 (work) IMPORTANT I The East Loop bus was Initiated on a trial basis, The final decision will be made In July or August as to whether to keep this bus running, If you would like to see this bus continue running, even if It is Just during the school ~/ear, you will need to contact your city council members, You can contact them by phone, leffer or by attending a city coundl meeting, The council will make the final decision about this bus, so the more people they hear from, the betted Please send/call your concerns about this special bus to. the address below: Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 ATTN: CIIy Council You may use the form below to voice your concern about keeping this bus runnlngl I would like the Iowa City council to strongly consider keepin?, th~e~East J,oop bus,~u~lng, My child rides th~s bt~s dur]qg the school year, To, ,-~'g~..-1~,~ at ~ a,m, boarding at ~Z~ ~R) and re~rnlng from~'~~ at~ p,m,, I would like to have the oppofiunl~ to have my child be able to ride ~ls bus during the'l~G96 school year, Address ~1 --~ ~/~ Iowa CIN. 19~a Phone /~ )~ (} Grant Wood School activities for the week of May 30-June 2: We are In the process of updating our Daycare Provider list. If you would like to have your name on our provider list, or if you would like your name removed, please notify the school office (339-6869). Our list is badly outdated. If we do not hear from you, your name will be removed from our list. Thanksl Monday Memorial Dayl No Tuesday School resumes, Wednesday Bank Is open at 8:00 a.m. Thursday Hats On to Mr. Haverkamp, your hat todayl Friday Popcorn Day! Sixth graders will visit South East Jut The Iowa City Coalition on Breast Cc for a cure. Please attend our first r this diseasel The meeting by Dave and Chep/I Martin, r High. ). fight to eradicate May 31, at 6:30 p,m. and Is hosted 854-9286. Thank youl Thought for the week: / "It's nice to be impo~ant, but it's / Have a fun 3 Equity Statement Important to be ntce". ' weekendl Paul Dads It is the pol!c-'(/of the Iowa City Communily School District not to ~ on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital stalus, veteran status, or disability In ils educational programs, activities, or employment practices. If you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact Equity Director Marian Coleman, 509 S. Dubuque Street, 339-6800 or 339.6884. She will discuss the situation with you and If you wish, help you file a grievance. Grant Wood School activities for the week of May 30-June 2: We are in the process of updating our Daycare Provider fist, if you would like to have your name on our provider list or if you would like your name removed, please notify the school office (339-6869), Our list Is badly outdated, If we do not hear from you, your name will be removed from our list, Thanksl Monday Memorial Dayl No School. Tuesday School resumes, Wednesday Bank Is open at 8:00 a.m. Thursday Hats On to Mr. Haverkamp. Wear your hat today! Friday Popcorn Day! Sixth graders will vlsff South East Junior High. (9:00-10:00) The Iowa City Coalition on Breast Cancer Is a new organization advocating for a cure. Please attend our first meeting and Join In the fight to eradicate this diseasel The meeting Is Wednesday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. and Is hosted by Dave and Cheryl Martin, 1844 Lakeside Drive, 854-9236, Thank youl Thought for the week: "It's nice to be Important, but it's more Important to be nice". Have a fun 3 day weekendl Paul Davis Eqully Statement It Is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race creed, color, gender, national odgln, religion, age, marital status, .s~xual o,denta.fi. on, veteran status, or disability In Its educafiona programs, activities, or employment pracl~ces. If you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact Equity Director Marian Coleman, 509 S. Dubuque Street, 339-6800 or 339-6884. She will .discuss the situation with you and if you wish, help you file a grievance. ~Would I!ke the. Iov.~.a..C!~.. cou. n?ll to .str.ongly consider keOplng th_~ East ,L,o, OD usjunn rig,. My C~,a naes th~ bus. au,n the school ea , at ':~ a, - ' ' Y r'T°' C'?Jr · m, .boarding at ~/, f~'~.~er~d4etumlng from OIF/~/~ '. aT. :~; ~/~ p.m,,. I would like to have the opportunlfy to have my cidlid able to ride this bus during the 1995-96 school year, Name /~Je,'/ /.~,l Address /¢/5-- ~-/~,~d -~. Iowa Cid, Iowa 52240 Phone .~YS- I ~vould like the Iowa Clt~ councl! to stronjly consider keepln~ the East Loop bus running. My child ri e~ bus during the school year. To: ~occ~.S~ at~ :~m boarding ~t ~o~/~.~.nd returning from ~0~~ ate. :~m. l ~ould like to have the opportugity to have my child b~ able to ~..C ~:' ~ear (1995-96). '1,, , * 6~:{ ~{d ~{ ~F~ Address:~/~ ~ ', ;j]'~ Io~a City, la. 5224.0 Phone :_319- ,ould like the Iowa City council to strongly consider keeping the East Loop bus running. My child rides this bus during the school year. TO:~¢~IAgA~*~-O¢~/A/~,~ at_~ :$5- m boarding at ~e~/v/~,~4 and returning from at .~ : ~5~m. I ,ould like to have the opportugity~o have my child be able to ride this bus ne~.~.e~.0~1996-96). '.-"J,O~ ,.,.' "~ ,% '"'": ~/~ //y~ 0~,~¢¢~ la,'-~ Address:. ~ ~¢~/'~ ~¢ ~¢/~ , .... ,~..; Iowa City, Ia. 5224¢ Phone :_319- ~ ~' ~0~ . . ~ ~ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM June 15, 1995 Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Stop Sign Installation on Maiden Lane at its Intersection with Court Street Date: To: From: Re: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A5 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of a STOP sign on Maiden Lane so as to cause traffic on Maiden Lane to stop prior to entering the right-of-way of Court Street. This action will occur coincident with the opening of Maiden Lane to public travel. COMMENT: This action is being taken to protect the right-of-way of Court Street from vehicles entering Court Street from the newly constructed portion of Maiden Lane. Date: To: From: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM June 15, 1995 Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Be: Parking Prohibition on the 400 Block of Maiden Lane As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A10 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME on the east side of Maiden Lane from its intersection with Court Street to its intersection with Harrison Street. Additionally, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING 2 A.M. TO 6 A.M. TOW AWAY ZONE on the west side of Maiden Lane so as to regulate the metered parking space on the west side of Maiden Lane betwsen its intersection with Court Street and its intersection with Harrison Street. This action will take place on or shortly after June 29, 1995. COMMENT: This action is being taken so as to regulate parking on the newly completed reconstructed portion of Maiden Lane. June 27, 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Chadie Duffy, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Charlie & Members of the Board: An application has been submitted to Johnson County by Lyle Donohoe to rezone 8.55 acres from RS, Suburban Residential, to CP2, Planned Commercial. This property is located within Fringe Area 1 at the intersection of Highway 1 and Landon Avenue. At its June 15, 1995, meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council forward a comment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning, due to the proposars inconsistency with the mutually agreed upon Fdnge Area Policy. The Commission noted that the expansion of commercial zoning at this location would be in conflict with the Fdnge Area Agreement, and could lead to future requests for commercial zoning along Highway 1 between this property and the current City boundary. Council agrees with the recommendation from the Commission and respectfully requests that the County deny the proposed rezoning. Sincerely, Susan M. Horowitz Mayor tpl-3 Enc. STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: SUB95-0019/CZ9506. Donohoe 4th Sub. & County Rezoning Request. GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Contact person: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding zoning: Comprehensive Plan: Applicable Code requirements: Prepared by: Scott Kugler Date: June 15, 1995 Lyle Donohoe 1931 Calvin Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: 338-8401 MMS Consultants 1917 Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: 351-8282 Preliminary and final plat approval; rezoning of lot 1 from RS, Suburban Residential, to CP2, Planned Commer- cial, To allow Lot 1 to be sold and deveF oped commercially. South side of Highway 1 at its intersec- tion with Landon Road, Subdivision: 11.35 acres, Rezoning: 8.55 acres, Lot 1 is currently vacant and zoned RS; Lot 2 contains one building associated with the applicant's livestock auction located on adjacent property and is zoned CH. A1, Rural, The Fringe Area 1 policy does not con- template commercial zoning in this area. Rather, agricultural uses are preferred, Fringe Area Agreement; City Code Chapter 14-7, Land Subdivisions. File date: 45-day limitation period: 2 May 25, 1995 July 10, 1995 60-day limitation period: July 24, 1995 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, Lyle Donohoe, has submitted an application to Johnson County to fezone 8.55 acres located within Fringe Area 1 on the south side of Highway 1 at its intersection with Landon Road from RS, Suburban Residential, to CP2, Planned Commercial. In addition, the applicant is requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Dorichoe Fourth Subdivision, an 11.35 acre, two-lot subdivision which includes the parcel for which the rezoning is being requested. Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision, the parcel for which the rezoning is being requested, is currently vacant with the exception of a small storage building. Lot 2 contains one building that is associated with the applicant's business, located on an adjacent property. ANALYSIS: CZ9506. Request to Rezone 8.55 Acres from RS to CP2. Staff has evaluated the proposed rezoning in relation to the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Agreement and believes that this request is not consistent with the policies that the agreement outlines for Fringe Area 1. The Fringe Area 1 agreement does not contemplate commercial zoning in this area. Rather, continued agricultural use is preferred. Although the property immediately to the south is zoned CH and the subject parcel is zoned RS, the property surrounding these two areas in all directions is zoned A1, Rural, as suggested by the Fringe Area 1 policy. Expansion of the commercial zoning at this location would be in conflict with this mutually agreed upon policy. Staff is concerned about the effect that expanding the commercial zoning in this location may have on other properties along Highway 1 between this property and the corporate limits. If additional commercial zoning is granted here, other property owners along Highway 1 may expect similar treatment. Strip commercial development along this entryway would not be in the best interest of the community. The development of commercial uses in this location will detract from the rural character of the surrounding area. Commercial traffic entering and exiting this property will create side friction on Highway 1, which carries traffic at a high rate of speed. The 1990 average daily traffic was 4,900 vehicles per day on this portion of Highway 1. The average daily traffic in this area is approaching capacity for a two-lane rural highway. Although the appropriateness of the RS zoning on this site is questionable due to its location between Highway 1 and the existing CH zone to the south, this is a situation created by a previous property owner when the location of the existing businesses was chosen ( a County Zoning Official has indicated that this rezoning may have occurred around 1970). That this decision may detract from the residential potential of the residentially zoned land that remains between it and the highway does not justify expanding the commercial zoning in this area. To do so would be contrary to the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Agreement, and would 3 suggest preferential treatment for one property owner over others in the area unless others are also granted commercial zoning upon request. The existing situation does not preclude the use of this property for agricultural purposes, as suggested by the Fringe Area Agreement. SUB95-0019. Preliminary and Final Plat Approval for Donoboe Fourth Subdivision. Although the proposed rezoning and subdivision are two separate applications, staff feels that they cannot be treated as such since the decision regarding one application has implications on the review of the other. Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision is currently zoned for residential development. If the property is rezoned for commercial development despite the negative recommendation from staff, the level of review regarding access, infrastructure, etc. will be much different. Therefore, staff recommends that action on the preliminary and final plat be deferred pending the resolution of the zoning issue, so that appropriate decisions can be made regarding the proposed subdivision. If the Commission decides not to defer this item, the following are some general comments regarding the proposed preliminary and final plat: The proposed preliminary and final plat appears to be in general compliance with the requirements of the City's subdivision regulations (subject to review of revised plat by Public Works). However, legal papers must be approved by the City Attorney's Office prior to Council consideration of the final plat. Although the technical requirements for subdivision approval appear to have been met, staff is concerned about access to the proposed lots from Highway 1. Lot 1, being 8.55 acres, could be developed into a number of different businesses if the property is rezoned as requested, or subdivided into a number of residential lots should the rezoning be denied. Comments regarding the proposed plat under both zoning designations are provided below. Residential: Staff has is concerned about access to the commercially zoned Lot 2 if Lot 1 remains under residential zoning. Currently there is an existing roadway (Yvette Street) located within an access easement at the west end of the property, and a second easement is being proposed at the east end of Lot 1. If Lot 1 is not rezoned, the access to the commercial Lot 2 should not be through the residentially zoned lot as proposed, but rath~.r from either Yvette Street or from the existing drive located immediately to the east of this subdivision. The proposed access easement on the east side of Lot 1 should be removed from the plat. If Lot 1 is ever subdivided into multiple residential lots, the access to individual lots along Highway 1 could be evaluated at that time, possibly resulting in shared driveways or some other limited access to the individual lots. Commercial: An existing drive immediately to the east of Lot 1, leading from Highway 1 to the applicant's business within the commercially zoned area, is located in very close proximity to the proposed access easement on Lot 1. There is an access easement leading from Yvette Street to Lot 2, also. Staff sees no reason to have two access easements leading to Lot 2, but if two are desired the second could come through the existing drive located to the east of this subdivision (in addition to the Yvette Street access). Therefore, staff recommends that the proposed easement along the east line of Lot 1 be removed from the plat to minimize the number of access points onto Highway 1, and that commercial access to both lots come from one of the two existing drives (Yvette Street or the drive located to the east of Lot 1). If the property is rezoned, improvements to these access drives should be required so that they are appropriate for commercial levels of traffic. Staff further recommends that a note prohibiting 4 access from Lot 1 directly onto Highway 1 be required on the plat. Access to Lot 1 would also be from either of the existing drives located east or west of the site, Unrestricted access to Highway 1 could lead to multiple curb cuts and potential traffic safety problems in this location, The applicant has indicated that the rezoning application filed for Lot 1 may be withdrawn to allow the subdivision of the property to proceed, If this occurs and the plat is approved under residential zoning, staff suggests that notes regarding the above items be placed on the plat, restricting direct access to Highway 1 and requiring improvements to the drives should the property be rezoned to commercial in the future. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that CZ9506 be denied due to its inconsistency with the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Agreement, Staff recommends that SUB95-0019, a request for preliminary and final plat approval of Donohoe Fourth Subdivision, be deferred until CZ9506 is acted on by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES: 1, Revisions are currently under review by Public Works, ATTACHMENTS: 1, Location Map. 2, Preliminary and Final Plat, ~subO0 T 9.sl~ Approved by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development 39 36 31 PRELIMINARY AI~ DONOHOE FOLIRT~ SUBDIVISION A Resubdivision of Lot 2 Donohoe Third Subdivision JOI'INSON COUNTY, IOWA June 27, 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Charlie Duffy, Chair Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque Street P.O. Box 1350 Iowa City, IA 52244-1350 Dear Charlie and Members of the Board: An application has been submitted to Johnson County by Robert Wolf to rezone an approximate 126.6 acre tract of land located immediately south of the Iowa City Airport and west of S. Riverside Drive from A1, Rural, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. The site is located in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area 7. At its June 15, 1995 meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 6-0, that the City Council forward a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning due to 1) its inconsistency with the Fringe Area Agreement, 2) the inappropriateness of locating residential uses adjacent to the airport, 3) the industrial character of the area, and 4) the advisability of the Airport Master Plan being completed prior to making a zoning decision. The policy for Fringe Area 7 states that continued agricultural use is the preferred use. Although the property in question is primarily known for the sand pit located near S. Riverside Drive, 72 acres of the site have been continuously farmed. Last year, 34 acres were row cropped; 18 acres in corn and 16 acres in beans. The remaining 38 acres were in pasture (30 acres) or hay (8 acres). The average Corn Suitability Rating for the property is 67, which is just above the average CSR of 65 for Johnson County. Although the Johnson County Soils Survey indicates that some of the soils on the property are better for growing trees than for row crop cultivation due to erosion and/or flooding characteristics, the area best suited for continued agricultural use is also the level, developable portion of the site. The proposed Lake Ridge Manuf~ictured Housing Park development is in conflict with the policy for continued agricultural use in Fringe Area 7. The current configuration of runways and operation of the airport make the subject property less than desirable for residential development. The mobile homes are proposed to be located in overfly areas, where airplanes are setting up to land; cutting engines back, slowing down and turning at approximately 800 feet above ground. The noise and low altitudes of the airplanes directly over residential units may negatively impact the quality of life of the inhabitants of those homes. The industrial character and zoning of land located east of S. Riverside Drive in the vicinity of the property requested for a residential rezoning also needs to be considered. 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA ~2240-I~Z6 * (~19) ~$6-$000 * FAX {119) Board of Supervisors June 21, 1995 Page 2 · ...... i ..".' , . . , ';,.. ,,~ .......'': .' ::-, .,;~ A Master Plan to be developed for the Iowa City Airport may involve realignment and/or ~': lengthening of the runways to increase the operational capacity and safety of the airport, If 'l~' the Master Plan recommends shifting the runway protection zone to the area where manufactured housing is proposed to be located, airport plans may be curtailed and thereby increase pressures to have the airport located elsewhere in the County, or the airport may be faced with an expensive buyout and relocation of the manufactured housing residents in order for airport upgrade plans to proceed. Based on the reasons cited above, Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and therefore respectfully forwards a comment to the Board that the requested rezoning of the 126.6 acre tract from A1 to RMH is inconsistent with the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Policy for Area 7 and is incompatible with current airport usage and nearby industrial uses and zoning. Therefore, Council recommends that the rezoning request be denied, At a minimum, Council suggests that the rezoning be deferred until the Airport Master Plan is completed and the requested RMH rezoning can be evaluated in the context of airport upgrade plans. Sincerely, Susan M. Horowitz Mayor c. Ron O'Neil, Airport Manager bc3.1SH City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: April 20, 1995 Planning and Zoning Commission Melody Rockwell,~e Planner CZ9514. Wolf Rezoning Request; Lake Ridge Manufactured Housing Park Robert Wolf has submitted an application to Johnson County requesting a rezoning of a 126.6 acre tract of land located immediately south of the Iowa City Airport and west of S. Riverside Drive [Old Highway 218] 'i~rom A1, Rural, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. The site is located in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area 7. Although the property is primarily known for the sand pit located near S. Riverside Drive, 72 acres of the site are currently being farmed. Last year, 34 acres were row cropped; 18 acres in corn and 16 acres in beans. The remaining 38 acres were in pasture (30 acres) or hay (8 acres). Fringe Area 7. The Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement outlines the preferred land uses for properties located in the County within Iowa City's two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The policy for Fringe Area 7 states that continued agricultural use is the preferred use. The policy also states that limited residential development will be considered where County services can be provided most effectively. Over half of the 126.6 acre property is currently being used for agricultural purposes. The average Corn Suitability Rating (CSR) for the property is 67, which is just above the average CSR of 65 in Johnson County. Although the Johnson County Soils Survey indicates that some of the soils on the property are better for growing trees than for row crop cultivation due to erosion and/or flooding characteristics, the area best suited for continued agricultural use is also the level, developable portion of the site. If residential development were allowed, County services, including police and fire protection, could be provided to this area via S. Riverside Drive. However, the proposed Lake Ridge Manufactured Housing Park development appears to be in conflict with the policy for Fringe Area 7; continued agricultural use is the preferred use as long as this property remains in the County. Airport Considerations. A Master Plan to be developed for the Iowa City Airport may involve realignment and/or lengthening of the runways. Currently, a runway protection zone exists over the northeast portion of the rezoning request site; largely where the pond is located. No residences may be located there, and the height of the structures in that area will be limited. In the application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure approval for construction within the clear zone for Runway 35, the applicant indicates that the uses within the clear zone will be limited to an access road, the office and maintenance buildings for the manufactured housing park, and storage units for park tenants. Wol! intends to locate mobile homes primarily on 80 acres of level ground (0-2% slopes) west of the airport runway protection zone. 2 Ron O'Neil, manager of the Iowa City Airport, questions allowing residential units to be located so close to the airport, particularly before the Master Plan is completed. It is unlikely that the Master Plan will advocate lengthening of existing runways to the south, because of the prohibitive costs of doing so. However, the Master Plan may recommend realignment of runways to increase the operational capacity and safety of the airport. If runway realignment shifts the runway protection zone after residential units have been located south of the airport, airport expansion plans may be foreclosed or the City may be involved in an expensive buyout and relocation project to allow airport upgrade plans to proceed. At a minimum, O'Neil feels the FAA air space study on proposed construction (access road, office, maintenance and storage buildings) in the runway protection zone should be completed prio~ to rezoning the property. According to FAA regulations, an area in the center of the runway protection zone must stay absolutely clear of obstacles, and no flammable materials, such as gasoline or oil in a maintenance shed, may be stored in any portion of the runway protection zone. Even if no airport expansion occurred, O'Neil feels the current configuration of runways and operation of the airport make the subject property less than desirable for residential development. The mobile homes are proposed to be located in overfly areas, where airplanes are setting up to land; cutting engines back, slowing down and turning at approximately 800 feet above ground. The noise and low altitudes of the airplanes directly over residential units will negatively impact the quality of life of the inhabitants of those homes. Overall, City staff concurs with O'Neil's stated concerns. Access. The property has access off a paved arterial, S. Riverside Drive. As the mobile home development is extended to the west, secondary access will need to be provided. Secondary access could be provided at another point on South Riverside Drive or obtained through the intervening property between the Wolf tract and Dane Road to the west. Environmental Issues. The Sensitive Areas Inventory Map - Phase I shows wooded drainageways on the northwest portion of the property, and two small prongs along the south boundary of the site. A floodplain is designated on the northeast portion of the site. The pond and some of the area around it are shown on the map as potential wetlands. A band of hydric soils is shown on the west central portion of the site. Wayne Petersen, Johnson County Soil Conservation Service, has indicated in a letter to Wolf that no wetlands exist on the site. This will need to be confirmed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Because no subdivision of the property is anticipated, the design of the develorment with respect to the environmental characteristics of the site will not be reviewed by the City of Iowa City. In a letter to Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Zoning Department, the applicant indicates that the pond site will be the focal point of the project; a walking path will be constructed around the landscaped perimeter of the pond. The 80 acres of flat land are proposed to be developed at a density between 5 and 6.28 dwelling units per acre. Wolf has also indicated that stormwater drainage will be handled through a storm sewer system. A surface water problem exists on the site, in part, because of stormwater backing up behind a blocked storm sewer on the east side of S. Riverside Drive. Wolf is working with City staff to open up the stormwater sewer to the east, so stormwater from this property can flow without impediment to the Iowa River. 3 A private water system and sewage treatment package plant are proposed. According to the Johnson County Soil Survey, the soils on the site have severe limitations for septic fields. The limitations primarily involve the wetness and flooding characteristics of the soils. The applicant intends to build a package sewage treatment plant similar to the one at Modern Manor. The property is located within the Iowa City growth area, but extension of a sanitary sewer to this area is not scheduled for 20 to 25 years. Affordable Housing. Although there are some environmental constraints on the property, the tract of land, with the exception of a ridge on the southwest part of the site, is relatively level; ideal for manufactured housing park development. Approximately 500 homes could be provided on the 80 acre level portion of the site. These residences would be affordable for low-moderate income families. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors stating that CZ9514, the requested rezoning of 126.6 acres located south of the Iowa City Airport and west of S. Riverside Drive from A1 to RMH is not consistent with the approved policy for Fringe Area 7. The A1 zoning of the tract of land should be retained. Iowa City recognizes that it is difficult to find suitable sites for manufactured housing parks. Although the site proposed for RMH rezoning offers the opportunity to provide affordable housing with access to a paved highway near Iowa City, the potential negative impacts of locating residential development adjacent to the airport also need to be recognized and preclude our advocating RMH zoning on this site prior to completion of the Airport Master Plan and FAA approval of this project. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location map 2. Application bj~cz9514 Approved b Karl,' Franklin, Director Del~artment of Planning and Program Development P JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA APPLICA~ON TO REZONE TO BE FILED ~I'H THE OFFICE OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, TO: JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOHNSON COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION THE UNDERSIGNED IS THE (OWNER, CONTRACT PURCHASER, CONTRACT OWNER, OPTION PURCHASER) OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF East T,ucas TOWNSHIP, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND REQUESTS THAT YOUR COMMISSION CONSIDER THE RI~CLASSIFICATION OF SAID PROPERTY FROM A1 DISTRICT TO RMH DISTRICT On West side of Iowa Hwy 965, South on LOCATED AT (LAYMAN'S DESCRIPTION): and adjacent to Colonia! Lanes Bowling Alley AREA TO BE REZONED IS COMPOSED OF 1~;..6 :ACRES OF A ~6. § ACRE TRACT AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: (PLEASE ATI'ACH LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SITE PLAN OF AREA TO BE REZONED). PROPOSEDUSE: Mobile Home Park NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS OF RECORD: Carolyn Kaqe UtP~ch 1817 9th S~reet East Arcyle, Texas 76226 THE APPLICATION SHALL CONTAIN: AMAP OF LARGE ENOUGH SIZE TO SHOW THE PROPERTY FOR REZONING OUT-LINED IN RED, THE PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE PROPERTY FOR RE-ZONING OUTLINED IN BLUE A DIAGRAM DRAWN TO SCALE (NO SMALLER THAN ONE INCH EQUALS ONE HUNDRED FEET) SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED OR EXISTING ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY. A LIST OF NAME AND ADDRESSES OF THOSE PERSONS OWNING PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE PROPERTY OF THE OWNER OF RECORD, TWO CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER: ONE IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) FOR A REZONING SIGN, THE OTHER IN AN AMOUNT WHICH VARIES DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE APPLICATION. A SIGNED RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE STABILITY OF THE CURRENT ROAD SYSTEM, A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING THE PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION, THE APPUCANT 1S TO OBTAIN AND POST THE REZONING SIGN ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN SEVEN (7 DAYS) FROM FILING OF THIS APPLICATION. CITY/STATE: TELEPHONE:_ AGENT LEGAL DESCRIFI'ION Proposed 126,6 Acre RMH Zoning Parcel The Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 21, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5TH P.M. Lots 1, 2 and S of Rlcord's Subdivision of the East one-half of the Northwest quarter and of the West half of the Northeast quarter of that part of the East One-half of the Northeast quarter lying West of the West line of the railroad Right-of-Way, Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5TH P.M. according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book l, Page 16 in the office of the Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa. Lot 2 of Charles Subdivision of the East one-half of the Southeast quarter of Section 21, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M,, except the 4.83 acres in the Northeast comer thereof conveyed to Millelien Corporation. Said tract of land contains 126.6 acres more or less and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. 1200281.01 DEB/klw 3/9/95 WEST LUCAS, E~,,3T,ST.'7c 80N.-R.6W. LVI ELI - - ~7 /0 -. ~ UNI '] HEIGHTS ~ , ~t ¢'::~ W A T T. ~0 16 MMS CONSULT^NTS, INC, 465 Iowa Highway No.I Wesl - Iowa Cily, Iowa 52240 (319) 351-8282 ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (/) · · March 22, 1995 Mr. Rick Dvorak Johnson County Zoning Department 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re~ Manufactured Housing Park---Lake Ridge, Inc. I offer you this letter of my intent in lieu of a completed set of drawings, for the re-zoning request I have submitted. My intentions are to have some lots available for sent this construction season. The parcel consists of 126.5 acres along the West side of Highway 218, South of the Iowa city Airport. There are four distint areas on this tract of land~ they are~ 1. 24 acre lake 2. 10 acres of glide path for the Airport 3. 70 foot ridge at the Southwest corner 4. 80 acres of flat land The pond site will be the focal point of the project. We Will reslope the banks to a 4-1 mowable grade. A walking path will be constructed around the lake~ with many plant- ings of flowers, shrubs and trees. Fishing will be allowed, but no swimming or boating will be tolerated(Insurance Company rules)° The glde path area w~11 be used for enclosed storage cubicals for residents belongings and company equipment. The buildings will be designed to compliment the area, and meet FFA height restrictions. The 70 foot ridge is under consideration by our landscape architect. We have 5 %o 6 years to decide on that. The 80 acres of flat land will be the bulk of our develop- ment of manufactured home sites. We will strive for a density greater than 5 dwelling units per acre, but less than 6,28(Modern Manor density). Some of the amenities we propose are: Child Care Facility Playground office area Meeting rooms Guest parking Storm shelters Re-cycle system Land improvements will meet or exceed Jo!mson County and (page 2) Iowa city specifications for Manufactured Housing Co~munities. They include~ concrete streets--minim~n width 24 feet and 7 inches thick, sewer lines--PVC pipe with concrete manholes, water mains--PVC pipe with cast iron fittings., concrete storm sewers with concrete intakes. Landscaping is very important for the longev%ty of our project, and will be addressed at the entrance, perimeters, and individual lots. The success of Modern Manor tells me to go with similar plans for lot developement, to includes driveways, sidewalks, decks, storage sheds, garbage collection, and street lighting, The water supply would be a public, central system composed of two wells, a pressure tank, chlorination, (iron re- moval if necessary), meter, 4" and 6,. PVC distribution mains, cast iron shut,off valves, flushing hydrants, in- dividual stop boxes and service lines for each housing unit, The wells will either be finished in alluvial sands approximately 100 feet deep or the Silurian dolo- mite at a depth of approximately 400 feet. A well forecast will be requested from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Construction drawings will be prepared according to the IDNR standards. construction permits and a well withdrawal permit will be requested from the IDNR as well. The sewage collection system will also be a public, central system with 8" diameter~ PVC sewer pipes with rubber gaskets and.concrete manholes° There will be a two unit submersible pump station with alarm lights and horn° The treatment process will be a mechanical extended aeration, diffused air plant similar to the one at Modern Manor. The first two units will be 15,000 gallons per day capacity. Chlorination will probably be required, but no advanced treatment for aI[lonia reduction is expected° Construction drawings will be prepared according to the IDNR standards. Construction permits and a effluent discharge permit will be requested f~om the IDNR as well All water treatment and sewage treatment equipment will be housed in an above ground building to protect the processes from the weather~ insects, rodents and curious people. SINCERELY~ ROBERT AND ERMA WOLF 3732 Hummingbird Ln. S .E. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 / 7'7'7'/ / 7'7 7"//' FO.LI~OWING I~ ~ BI~ST I)OCUM~NT AVAILABL]~ · O0 NOT REMOVE CARBONS NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION 6/1/95. 12/30/95 1. Nalure el Proposal 3A Name and address of individual, company, corporation, etc. proposing the conslruction or alleralion.(No.,ue. St, eel C,[y $1a,e and ?,p Code; t ) { Lake Ridge Development Inc. '~ Robert & Erma Wolf TO 3732 Humingbird Lane SE Iowa City, Iowa 52240 I Attn: Paul Anderson MNS Consultants, Inc. 19i7 S. Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Fotm Approved OM8 No. 2120..000! 4. Location of Structure Iowa City O{ '1 "(1) D,siance Io 4e Lahlude 0 fee t Mdes o{ ,] ,, Longaude NO r th 2, complele Descrlpllon of $1nJclure See Attached Exhibit A 5. Height and Elevation (Complete fo the nea,esz loot; Iowa Cztv Municipal Airport SEE ATTACHED EXH. ~ SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B I HEREBY CERTIFY Ihat all of the above statements made by me are Irue, complele, and correct Io the besl o~-my knowledge. In addilion, I agree to obstruction mark and/or light the structure in accordance wiih established marking & IlghUng slandards if necessary. e't'3/30/95 FOR FAR USE ON [Y The Proposal: [] Does hal reuuira a halIce to FAR. [] Is nol Idongtled as an obstrueUon undo/. any standard of FAR, PaR 71, SubpaR C, and would not be a haza/d to air hadgallon. [] Is Identified as an obertucllon under the standards of FAR. Part 7?, Subpart C, but would not be a h~ratd Io air navigation. [] Shouidbeobstrucgon [] MARKED, E] lighled per FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1, Chapter(s) [] ObelrucUon ma~klng and Ilsrams ~re not; R~marks: Issued In ~'AA For~ 7460-1 Typed NameFfllle of Perion Filing Notice RobP r Y. Wd] f/~res~ den~= ISignature Supplemental Notice o{ ConslmcUon F~ Form 74~.2 is required any time II=u pro e6t I~ abandoued.or ~ At least 48 hours ~lore the siaU at construction. ' .... ~ Wilhinfivedaysaflerlheconseuction(eachesitsgma[eslhelght. ' ' ' ThlsdelermlnaDon expires on ' ' unless: (~extended, mvlsedorie~minaledbythelssulngoUice; . ~'. .. :" '" ~) the ~nstructlon Is subJecl to the licensing authority of the Federal ~mmuni~t[bh~ ~1~ ~ ~ appllcagon for a ~nsimctlon ~}t Is made to Ihe FCC on or ~(ote the ~ve expit~Uon date. In such ~se the deferruination expires on Ihe date prescribed ~ the FCO ~o~ comp~tlon of con- simctlon, o~ on the date the FCCdenles the applicaUon. ' ' ' ' - :-,;' ' ' ' '. II Ibe structure Is subject to the licensing authoH ly of Ihe FCC, a copy of Ibis dete~lh~tlen will bo sent to - I Dale DO NOT REMOVE CARBONS ....... -CONSULTANTS MMS 1917S. GII. BERTST. · IOWA CITY · IOWA 52240-4363 OFFICE: 319-351-8282 FAX: (319) 351-8476 March 30, 1995 Christopher U. Stephan P.E. Glen D. Ualsner LS. & P.E. Dennis J, Keltel P.E. Paul V. Anderson P.F. Dean E. Beranek L$, uJ tr n U 0 Z Federal Aviation Administration Central Regional Office Air Traffic Division ACE-530 601 East 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 RE: Lake Ridge Manufactured Housing Park Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed please find one Form 7460 "NoUce of Proposed Construction or AlteraUon" with exhibits for proposed construction at Lake Ridge Manufactured Housing Park in Iowa City, Iowa. The developer is proposing to construct a Manufactured Housing Park, portions which lie in the approach zone, transition zone, or clear zone of the Runway 35, Iowa City Municipal Airport. Manufactured housing units will be located In the approach zone or transition zone only. The uses indicated in the clear zone are limited to an access road, office and maintenance buildings for the park which will be limited to an occupancy rating of less than 50 SF per person, and storage for tenants. Thank you for your consideration of this application. L~ Z >- Z J Respectfully submitted: MMS~ONSULSgANTS, INC. Paul V. Anderson Encl. CC: Iowa City Airport Commission Johnson Coun. ty/Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission 120028m.01 PVA/klw Rad;o ~ ~o ~. ~[[s ~ ~. ~, 32' 30" SCALE 1:24000 I o22 J I ~23 IOWA hard surface ...... Secondary hlghwa! hard surface ...... QUADRANGLE LOCATION (~ Intentate 8EC, a !-7o-o Q'00' tie COR =R ~ NE CORNER ~ SW 114 8E 1/4 ~ -79-6., '~ $E 1/4 8E 1/4 SEC. 21-79-6 ...~ 230.~ T 6 89 38'40' E ~3.~. ~.o.- ~-.o' ~.._~ LOT 8FO RIC RD'~ Z 680 w LOT 2 651,6 It~ xO ol ~.>- II Jk '" 048 5 ' /. eio~e'oo'w~, / 8 OT"40'00' E .T 2 RICORD'8 8EC. 28 TOL~'o T 1 .... RICORD'S FND, HARROW ~.- GAUGE HAlL iE CORNER---~- SEC. 2t-79-8 20U 0 200 4! .cnI~ 1'~200' fee ~- SECTION CORNER T.B.: TOP OF BUILDING T.C, = 50' TERRAli'! CLEARANCE X = GROUND ELEVATION United States Department of 52240 Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service 238 Stevens Dr. Iowa City, IA (319) 337-2322 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Bob Wolf, Wolf Construction Wayne Petersen, District Conservationist, NRCS April 4, 1995 Wetland Determination on Stevens Property I have completed a wetland determination as requested by you and Mr. Stevens. I used the wetland determination conventions adopted by NRCS in December of 1994. I revelwed aerial slides from five years. There was one area of concern that showed on the slides, so this area was field investigated. The area in question was not a depressional landform or hydrtc soils, as suspected. Also, the area did not support a predominance of hydrophitic vegetation. Therefore, it was determined to be a non-wetland area. The remainder of the area was also field checked to confirm that no wetlands exist on the land. Questions concerning the use or filling of the quarry area, should be directed to Mike Hayes, Biologist for the Army Corp of Engineers. The Corp will need to provide guidance on this area, since it is my understanding that this area would be considered "waters of the US" which the Corp has jurisdiction over. If you would like further assistance with trail development or vegetative planting around the quarry, please feel free to give me a call. Sin~cerely, Wayne Petersen, DC, NRCS · · % City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: June 15, 1995 Planning and Zoning Commission Robert Miklo, Senior Planner CZ9514. Wolf Rezoning Request: Lakeridge Manufactured Housing Park At its April 20, 1995, meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission deferred this application indefinitely. The applicant, Robed Wolf, has received an FAA permit for the proposed development, and has asked that the Commission place this item back on its Agenda. Despite FAA approval, staff has continued concerns regarding the appropriateness of this proposed residential land use adjacent to the airpod. Staff reiterates its recommendation denial contained in the Apdl 20, 1995, staff memorandum on this item. ba~memos~Miklo~1.mm0 HUBBARD MILLING COMPANY ~)424 NOFTi'H RIVERFRONT DRIVE. P.O. BOX 8500, MANKATO. MN 56002-8500 May 12, 1995 Ms. Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Mr. Richard J. Dvorak, Assist Zoning Admin Johnson County Zoning Commission 913 S. Dubuque Street P.O. Box 126 Iowa City, IA 52240 Charles Duffy, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Robert & Erma Wolf Lake Ridge Development Inc./ Wolf Construction 3732 Hummingbird Lane SE Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Lake Ridge Manufactured Housing Park Ladies and Gentlemen: Bob Saunders, Chair Johnson County Zoning Department 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Mr. Tom Scott, Chair Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Ms. Karin Franklin, Director Dept of Planning and Program Development City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 On behalf of Protein Blenders, 2420 Old Highway 218 South, P.O. Box 2090, Iowa City, IA 52244 and the parent corporation, Hubbard Milling Company, 424 North Riverfront Drive, P.O. Box 8500, Mankate, MN 56002-8500, I am communicating with you on a matter that is being considered for Iowa City. We understand that a development project, referred to as a mobile home park development is located on the west side of Old Iowa Highway 218 South adjacent to the existing Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley is being studied. Protein Blenders runs a feed manufacturing operation located east of Old Iowa Highway 218 South, across from the Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley. TELEPHONE 507-388-9400 FAX 507-388-9427 May 12, 1995 Page Two The purpose of this letter is to communicate our strong concern over this type of high density population development so dose to an industrial track. This industrial track has been operated in its existing location for decades. Locating a high density residential development such as a mobile home park so close to this heavy industrial area will only give rise to inherent conflicts between parties. Our concerns involve possible complaints by residents of odor, noise, dust, truck traffic and general industrial use of the property. Since this industrial area has operated for so long in its current location, and continues to serve the City of Iowa City and Johnson County in conformity with its intent, we strongly recommend that the development of a high density residential proje~ such as being described above, be located a substantial distanc~ away from the existing industrial use. Proper zoning and planning is necessary to prevent complaints and subsequent burdens being placed on the industries that have for so long, occupied this industrial area. The development should only be approved ira substantial distance is available between these conflicting uses. Also, additional efforts and expense should be incorporated in the plan to provide a buffer between these properties, such as light commemial and/or retail operations. Also, landscaping, the placement of' benns, and other types of physical construction, should be required to prevent complaints on residents of the mobile park as to industrial uses in this area. We would appreciate it if you would keep us abreast of the developments concerning this project by contacting the following: Ron Ketcham General Manager Protein Blenders (319) 338-3633 Fax: (319) 338-7570 Timothy C. Violet Vice President, Administration & Legal Hubbard 1Vfilling Company (507) 388-9481 Fax: (507) 388-9735 We thank you in advance for your consideration of the above and look forward to working with you as this project develops. Sincerely, (~ MILLING COMPANY Timothy C./Violet Vice President, Adminlstratioa & Legal /kms cc: Ron Ketcham