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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-21 Public hearingCity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 16, 1995 To: From: City Council and City Manager ~'/~ Marianne Milkman, Community Development Coordinator Re: Annual Review of CITY STEPS Priorities, Strategies and Goals Last year we held a series of public meetings to receive input from citizens to determine Iowa City's needs for Housing, Jobs and Services for low income residents. The results of these meetings and discussions of a special committee became the core of CITY STEPS (aka the Consolidated Plan) in the form of priorities, strategies and goals for the next five years. This part of CITY STEPS was adopted by Council in December 1994. Using the priorities and five-year strategies of CITY STEPS, and reviewing requests for funding, the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) and the Housing Commission made recommendations to the City Council on the FY96 CITY STEPS Action Plan. This Action Plan, through its allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds, implements the identified strategies and priorities. This Action Plan was adopted by the Council in April 1995. (A summary of CITY STEPS is attached to this memo.) In preparation for developing the FY97 Action Plan, the staff and the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) has reviewed the five-year priorities, strategies and goals and held a public meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 1995, to receive citizens comments. After the public meeting the HCDC met to finalize its recommendations on any changes to the five-year priorities, strategies and goals of CITY STEPS. (The HCDC is the new commission formed in September 1995 through the merger of CCN and the Housing Commission.) The following recommendations were made by HCDC: That the percentage of funding in the five-year goals for Unprogrammed Funds (Other Activities) be reduced from 9% to 5% and that the funds allocated to Economic Development be increased from 3% to 7%. That on p. 80 of CITY STEPS under "Number of Persons to whom the jurisdiction will provide Affordable Housing..." a paragraph be added stating that, where possible, housing should include a mix of incomes and renter/owners in order to avoid concentrations of very low income households. The Commission felt that both in their discussion on November 9, 1995, and with the comments made at the public meeting, the overall priorities, strategies and five-year goals of CITY STEPS were still appropriate overall. The Commission also felt it was important to increase funding for supportive services/living skills to low income households. They agree to address this issue in the funding allocation process. Staff Comments on HCDC Recommendations on CITY STEPS Five-Year Plan Jobs, job training and economic development received considerable discussion last year, and a goal of $250,000 in expenditures was set for five years. In light of current and future congressional policies emphasizing and requiring a job or job training for families receiving welfare assistance, there is a need to increase our funding goals in this area. We strongly endorse HCDC's recommendation. CITY STEPS' priorities for housing assistance basically focus on renters and owners below 30% median income as high priority, while those with incomes between 31- 80% median income are given a medium priority for assistanco. The Public Housing Authority and various private non-profit and for-profit groups provide housing assistance to at least 1,300 households in Iowa City through Public Housing, Section 8, elderly housing, and projects such as Pheasant Ridge and Villa Garden Apartments. Many of the households served are below 30% median income and almost all have incomes below 50% of median. In other words, this income group receives considerable housing assistance with relatively long-term funding on a regular basis, whereas households earning between 51-80% median income receive very little. One area of discussion has been whether to shift the focus somewhat to provide more assistance to households in the 51-80% income range, since those below 50% median income are already being served in considerable numbers. HCDC's recommendation suggests that a mixed-income policy for 0-80% median income households would provide assistance to both very low income residents, who they still feel should have top priority, as well as households between 31% and 80% median income. We will be discussing these proposed changes with you on November 20, 1 995. There will be a public hearing on proposed changes on December 5, 1995, and any changes that you wish to make will be in a Resolution for adoption on December 19, 1995. CITY STEPS Five-Year Goals The last page of the CITY STEPS summary is a table showing the five-year spending goals (assuming continued funding at the current level of approximately $1 million for CDBG and $400,000 for HOME). Please note that HOME monies can only be used for housing activities. The last table in the CITY STEPS summary also shows the first year allocations and how they relate to the overall five-year goals. We would like to recommend two changes in the five-year goals. The first is to increase the Economic Development goals, since there is some local interest in providing job opportunities, particularly for homeless persons. In order to allocate more funding to economic development, we suggest decreasing the "Other Activities" category which currently also ~ncludes contingency funds. The table shows the proposed changes in italics and results in increasing Economic Development goals from $250,000to $482,631, and decreasing "Other Activities" from $630,734 to $398,103. 3 The general five-year breakdown of funding by category of activity is as follows: Aotivity Affordable Housing Activities (renter & owner) Public Services (includes CDBG Aid to Agencies) Public Facilities & Infrastructure Economic Development Administration & Planning Unprogrammed Funds (Contingency) Funding Allocations for FY97 Percentage of Funds 57% 10% 9% 7% (formerly 3%} 12% 5% (formerly 9%) According to the PROPOSED Congressional House and Senate budgets for FY97, we expect to receive approximately $1.4 million in CDBG and HOME funds, which together with $100,000 in CDBG program income results in a funding allocation of approximately $1.5 million. We would like to suggest that these funds be initially divided into a number of "pots" for various categories of projects. Proposed categories and their allocations are listed below and take into account both the five-year goal and the first year's allocations. Proposed FY97 Allocations Activity Total Affordable Housing Public Services (Aid to Agencies $105,000) Public Facilities & Infrastructure Economic Development Administration & Planning Contingency TOTAL Total Fundinq Percenta~le $840,000 56% 160,000 11% 100,000 7% 140,000 9% 185,000 12% 75,000 5% ~1,500,000 100% Setting up approximate funding levels by category has the following advantages: It allows us to keep on track for meeting the five-year goals. HUD will be using these five-year goals to determine if the City is complying with the priorities, strategies and goals set forth in CITY STEPS. It gives applicants a clearer picture of the funds available in the specific category subrecipients are applying for. 3. It simplifies the allocation process for the HCDC. 4 All this is a complicated process. The thing to keep in mind is that each year's Action Plan of CITY STEPS implements the priorities, strategies, and goals of the overall five-year plan. In discussing these matters with you on November 20, we need first to determine whether the overall goals of the plan are still appropriate for the community and are what the Council wishes to see implemented. Following that, we will discuss any changes and the proposed method of allocating the FY97 funds. I look forward to discussing these items with you. Please call me at 356-5244 if you have any questions prior to the meeting. Attachment Iowa City Consolidated Plan Citizen's Summary Iowa City, the county seat of Johnson County, is located on the Iowa River in east central Iowa. The city is located about 25 miles south of Cedar Rapids and 105 miles east of Des Moines, the State capital. The population of Iowa City is 59, 738. Action Plan For the first year of this Consolidated Plan (FY96), Iowa City requested $948,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, 8400,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds, and a $69,600 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). This money will be used to finance 1§ housing, community development, and service activities. Citizen Participation Iowa City's Consolidated Plan, which is titled "City Steps," was developed with wide citizen participation. During October and November 1994, six well-publicized public meetings were held at different locations to discuss the needs of low-income residents. The meetings were attended by a cross section of the community. Additionally, public access television rebroadcast the hearings throughout October and November. Issues raised at the meetings were used by a committee to develop strategies and priorities for the Consolidated Plan. A draft of needs, strategies. objectives, and priorities was made available for public comment and a public hearing in January 1995. This document was then used during CDBG and HOME allocation hearings in February and March 1995. A final draft of the completed City Steps Consolidated Plan was then made available for a 30-day public comment period before approval by the Iowa City Council on April 25, 1995. COMMUNITY PROFILE Iowa City is the home of the University of Iowa, which is the city's largest employer. Of the University's 27,000 students, over 75 percent (about 20,800) reside within Iowa City and make up about one-third of its 59,738 residents. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, which attract patients from well beyond the county limits, are important to the local economy. Iowa City is also a regional center for provision of many social and supportive services. The city's population is predominately young. The median age is 24.9, lower than both the State (34.0) and the national (32.9) medians, reflecting the student population. Page 1 Median Family Income (MFI} for a family of four, according to 1994 U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines, was $47,000. Of the 21,964 households in Iowa City, 52 percent have annual incomes of 80 percent or less of MFI. Census data indicate the following levels of lower-income households in 1990: 0 0 Extremely low-income (30 percent or less of area MFI)--19 percent. Very low-income (31 to 50 percent of MFI)--15 percent. Other low-income (51 to 80 percent of MFI)--18 percent. Minorities totaled 10 percent of Iowa City's population, and non-Hispanic whites numbered 54,410, or 90 percent. Racial or ethnic minorities tallied by the census include: Asian or Pacific Islander--3,341 (5.6 percent). African American (non-Hispanic)--1,516 (2.5 percent). Hispanic (of any race)--1,01§ (1.7 percent). Native-American, Eskimo, or Aleut--316 (0.2 percent). HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Conditions In the last decade the city's population grew by an unanticipated 18 percent. The single- family home market has the highest costs in the State. Rental costs are also very high. Students attending the University of Iowa saturate the rental housing market, increasing demand for rentals, especially of affordable units. With demand exceeding supply, there are very low vacancy rates and upward price pressures on both rental and owner-occupied housing. Housing Needs Affordable housing is Iowa City's most important housing need. In addition to construction of new units affordable by lower-income households, there is the need to preserve the existing stock of affordable housing with rehabilitation and maintenance as necessary. Housing Market Conditions The housing situation in Iowa City is not typical of most of Iowa. Iowa City is the home of a highly educated, professional, and academic workforce. A high median income, 847,000, above general levels prevailing in Iowa, is generated by salaries paid to the professional workforce. This translates into a demand for larger homes which, in turn, raises land values. Students from the University of Iowa living off campus increase competition for affordable rental units, especially downtown and close to campus. Housing vacancy rates are less than 2 percent, and there is very little developable land for multi-family units, There are 22,464 housing units in Iowa City, not including University student dormitories and family epartments. In 1990 there were 21,951 occupied units, 9,823 of which were Page 2 owner-occupied and 12,128 rental units. New construction continues to add to the housing stock. In 1993 Iowa City issued building permits for 223 single-family dwellings, 10 duplex residential buildings, and 24 multifamily buildings (235 units). Because the University of Iowa is the largest employer in the area, many homebuyers are university employees. Some graduate students or resident interns who plan to live near the school for only 2 or 3 years still find it beneficial to buy rather than rent. This results in a continuous turnover of owner-occupied units, with more than 200 sold each quarter for the last few years. In 1993, 1,248 single-family homes were sold in Johnson County, at prices from under .~40,000 to over $250,000, but for an average price of $104,517. Rents in Iowa City increased by an average of 6.4-5 percent between 1993 and 1994. Representative average rents in 1994 were: · Efficiency with one bath--S388. One-bedroom, one bath--S431. Two-bedrooms, two baths--S589. Three-bedrooms, two baths--S677. Rental vacancy rates for various size units in 1993-1994 were: efficiencies, 3.8 percent; one-bedroom, 0.4 percent; two-bedrooms, 5.4 percent; and 0 percent for three-bedroom units. Affordable Housing Needs A large proportion of lower-income households are cost-burdened, paying more than 30 percent of their gross income for their housing, including utilities. Some are severely cost- burdened, paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing expenses. Of Iowa City households with income of 0 to 30 percent of the median, 82 percent are cost-burdened. Of those slightly better off, with incomes of 31 to 50 percent of median, 67 percent are cost burdened. Homeless Needs On October 10, 1994, the city conducted an official point-in-time count and survey of all sheltered homeless persons and those living in transitional housing. At 3 a.m. the same day, the Iowa City Police Department searched for and counted homeless persons living on the streets or under bridges in the city. The police found seven, but this may be an undercount. Anecdotal evidence from the homeless community indicates that during the warmer months as many as 30 homeless individuals camp just outside of Iowa City. The October 1994 count tallied a total of 114 homeless persons. Of these, 54 were members of 15 families, 46 were individual adults over age 18, and 14 were nonfamily youths aged 17 or younger. All, except the seven counted by the city's police, were in emergency shelters or living in transitional housing, Page 3 Subpopulations of the homeless with special needs include the following: · e 10 (8.8 percent)--Severe mental illness pnlv. 10 (8.8 percent)--Alcohol/other drug abuse ~)nlv. (3.5 percent)--Severe mental illness and alcohol/other drug abuse. 5 (13.2 percent)--Domestic violence. (0.9 percent)--AIDS/related diseases. Public and Assisted Housing Needs The Iowa City Public Housing Authority currently has 82 public housing rental units for qualified lower-income households. The authority is in the process of constructing and acquiring another 43 units. Rental assistance is provided to another 827 lower-income households with Section 8 housing certificates or vouchers, also administered by the Iowa City Public Housing Authority. Another 542 rental units, in 6 projects, are assisted under other Federal programs such as Section 202, Section 236, and Section 811. These provide housing for the elderly, low- income families, and developmentally disabled adults. Barriers to Affordable Housing In Iowa City, one barrier is affordability itself. Rent levels and home prices are above the State level and beyond the reach of many lower-income households, The city has few of the common exclusionary barriers; the city allows small lots, mixed-use housing, and manufactured housing in single-family residential zones. It uses a number of Federal, State, and private programs to acquire, develop, and rehabilitate affordable units. But the city does not own any vacant developable land or tax-delinquent properties that could be used for affordable housing. Real estate taxes are controlled by the State, which determines policies, the cap on taxes, and the annual rollback. With higher housing values than other parts of the State, taxes are higher too, and act as a barrier to development of affordable housing. Iowa City is financially dependent on property taxes as its main source of revenue; it does not have a local sales or income tax. The rollback policy limits the amount of taxes the city can collect, limiting the funds that could otherwise be applied to developing or providing incentives for low-income housing. Other barriers to development of affordable housing include land-use controls, zoning ordinances, and growth limits. Planned growth is intended to limit development to areas adjacent to those already served to permit the orderly extension of infrastructure such as water and sewer lines. Development that does occur where services are not in place must provide for water, sewage disposal, streets, and other infrastructure in their design, effectively raising development costs. Page 4 Fair Housing There is a recognized need to continue fair housing activities, with the long-term objective of stopp'ng d'scr'm'nation, by encouraging scattered-site subsidized housing and educating the public about subsidized housing. Lead-Based Paint Using HUD formulae based upon the age of the housing stock, in Iowa City it is estimated that from 10,960 to 14,464 housing units contain lead-based paint. The greatest risk of lead-poisonlng from paint is to children under age 7 living in dwellings with inadequately maintained painted surface. There have been very few cases of lead poisoning of children in Johnson County. Testing in adjacent counties found the incidence of elevated lead levels in children to be significantly lower than the national level of 10 to 15 percent. A 1993 county health study tested children in six day care centers and found only one child with an elevated blood lead level. Other Issues There are also housing and supportive needs for the elderly, mentally disabled, mentally ill, physically disabled, substance abusers, and victims of domestic violence. Each of these groups has the same need for affordable and accessible housing but each requires a different mix of supportive services. Community Development Needs Community development needs that have been identified emphasize services. There is a need for additional child care services, for after-school youth programs, for training in day- to-day living and coping skills, for crime prevention and awareness programs, and for tenant/landlord education services. Improved access to public transportation is needed to help lower-income people get to jobs, day care, medical services, and school. The current bus system has limited hours of service and focuses on serving the downtown area. Because there has been development on the fringes of Iowa City, the current system needs to be reviewed. To help lower-income families move to self-sufficiency, there is a need for economic development activities including employment training and education, employment support services, and expansion and retention of businesses that pay at least a living wage. (A rough estimate of the living wage needed for a family of three is 918,000 to 921,000. This is based upon HUD fair market rents and the assumption that no more than 30 percent of gross income is spent on housing expenses.) Page HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Vision for Change Iowa City's Consolidated Plan attempts to use the resources that are available to bring together housing, jobs, and services to help low-Income persons attain their highest degree of self.sufficiency. Housing and Community Development Objectives and Priorities For the 5 years of the consolidated plan, Iowa City has identified 10 general activities. Estimated expenditures to carry out these activities would be $6,352,000, the amount of Federal CDBG and HOME assistance expected over 5 years. Housing Priorities The emphasis in Iowa City's strategy is on housing, with 6 of the 10 priority activities targeted at improving housing conditions or availability for lower-income or homeless households. (FIGURES INCLUDE FY95 CARRYOVER FUNDS OF $785,049) e $1,533,500 is planned for acquisition of land and/or construction of rental units. The private sector has produced most new housing completed in the last 2 years. The high cost of land has been a barrier to assisted housing. ® $1,773,031 for rehabilitation of existing housing stock. e $450,000 to expand the available rental assistance. $82,500 to train 250 families in housing skills and to help them find affordable housing. ® $80,000 to help lower-income families become homebuyers. $165,000 for homeless prevention, to help low-income families retain their housing, and for outreach and assessing the needs of homeless persons. Nonhousing Community Development Priorities For nonhousing needs, four areas of activity are anticipated in the 5-year strategy. Public facilities--e622,784 for child care facilities, neighborhood centers, parks and recreational facilities, and health-care facilities. Public services--$700,000 to be used for health services, child and elder-care services, better access to transportation, living skills training, youth services, and for continued coordination of human services. Page 6 Economic development--S482,631 for employment training, for encouraging jobs that pay at least a living wage, and for employment support services. Unprogrammed Funds (contingency)--S398,103 for unidentified needs such as relocation, infrastructure, contingency, etc. Antipoverty Strategy In 1990, 23 percent of Iowa City's population (12,074 people) had incomes below the poverty level. The strategy for addressing the problems of those living in poverty includes: 0 0 e e e Improving the availability of affordable housing. Child care for those taking a job or continuing their education. Supporting services that help preserve families. Developing self-sufficiency skills, job training, and education. Improving community awareness of the extent of poverty in the city. Coordinating services available to lower-income residents. Housing and Community Development Resources To accomplish the Consolidated Plan's strategy, the city will utilize available Federal, State, and private programs. Iowa City expects to receive $1,500,000 in Federal CDBG and HOME funds annually, plus support from other Federal programs such as the Section 8 rental assistance program. State resources include the Iowa Finance Authority, which administers a rental rehabilitation program and manages a housing assistance fund for acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, and homeownership assistance. Essential to providing public services are numerous local and regional nonprofit organizations. Some of these include the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Elderly Services Agency, the Emergency Housing Project, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, and the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. Coordination of Strategic Plan Iowa City's Community Development Office will serve as the lead agency for the coordination and implementation of this plan. Iowa City has a tradition of working closely with housing and service agencies in the area. The City is the Public Housing Authority, so coordination is close between the authority and the Community Development Division, as well as the Department of Human Services and the Work Force Office. The City Council is considering how to consolidate two advisory committees, the Housing Commission and the Committee on Community Needs. The city's Community Development office works closely with the Johnson County Human Servicas Coordinator and United Way of Johnson County. The city also works well with the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Page 7 FY96 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN Description of Key Projects During the coming year, Iowa City plans to use 9948,000 in CDBG entitlement funds, 9500,000 in HOME program funds, a $69,600 Emergency Shelter Grant, and $622,090 in reallocated 1995 funds, with $60,000 in program income on 15 housing, community development, and public services activities. The major emphasis will be on improving housing resources, with $1,305,147 budgeted for proiects that include: · © · $474,000 for a wide range of rehabilitation activities. $204,000 for land for affordable rental housing. $150,000 for HOME rental subsidy payments. $141,647 to acquire 18 housing units for transitional housing. $100,000 to acquire housing for working single persons. $87,500 to renovate a shelter for victims of domestic violence. $80,000 to help with down payments on manufactured housing. For community development, $100,000 is allocated for a facility for the Adult Day Program. For economic development, $26,560 is scheduled for the Institute for Social and Economic Development to provide business training and technical advice to low-income persons starting their own businesses. For public services, planned funding includes: $105,000 to three human service agencies for operational expenses. $10,000 for a project to provide used furniture to the homeless. $19,997 for stipends to youths involved in business training. Locations Iowa City is a relatively homogeneous community with no concentrations of low-income households (by HUD definition), minorities, or deteriorated housing. For this reason, funds are not allocated geographically but used mostly on a citywide basis. The locations of many rehabilitation and other projects have not yet been identified. Housing Goals Projections are that the activities included in this Action Plan will improve the housing conditions for 422 households, including 60 designated as elderly households. About 750 residents and 35 youths are expected to benefit from public services assisted by the plan. Page 8 CITY OF IOWA CITY: CiTY STEPS 1996-2000 Renter PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS (households) 0-30% S~11 ~ Burden - ~ H P~ ~ L P~l ~fe~ L ~ H ~>~ H EM~ P~ ~t~ L ~" H P~qority t ~.t,d Level High, Medium, Low, No Such Need 31-50% 51-80% M M M M L L M L L L M L M M M M L L M L ESSMATED DOLLARS NEEDED UN~8 TO ADDRESS 1,088 20,200,000 507 9,400.000 185 1,850,000 69 4.140.000 112 2,080.000 9 170.000 35 350,000 7 420,000 304 5.650,000 121 2.250,000 10 100,000 19 1,140.000 CO~ Burden =~ 30% H M M 955 8.600.000 Burden :,' 50% H p~ Defe,:~8 H O~m'o~ed" L M H L M M L 263 4,730,000 2337 23,370,000 75 1,400,000 PRIORITY HOMELESS NEEDS Priority Need Level High, Medium, Low, No Such Need ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED TOADDRESS Outreach Assessment Families IndMduaie vd Sl~ciel Needs M M M 600,000 Emergency Shelters Families Individuals w/Special Needs H M M 1,250,000 Transitional Shelters Permanent Supportive Housing Families IndMduals w/ep~clal Needs H H H Families ledMdu~Ja ~ Special Needs N N H 3.250,000 1,250,000 Permanent Housing Families ledMdeals ~ $f~--lel Needs H H N 6,510,000 NOTE: New Construction of mural-family units. Page 9 i r r PRIORflY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS PUBUC FAClUTY NEEDS Senior Centers Youth Centers Neighborhood Facit~ea Child Care Centers Parks, Recreational Facilities Health Facilities Parking FacU~es Other Public Facilities INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Solid Waste Disposal Improvements Flood Drain Improvements Water improvements Street Improvements Sidewalk Improvements Sewer Improvements Asbestos Removal Other Infreatmcture Improvements Needs PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS Senior Services Handicapped Se~ces Youth Se~cea Transportation Services Substance Abuse Se~cee Employment Training C~ime Awareness Fair Housing Activities Tenant/Landlord Counseling Child Care Services Heallfi Sewices Priority Need Level High, Medium. Low, No Such Need ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED TO ADDRESS L 250,000 L 30.000 M 750.000 M 1,000.000 L 400.000 L 60,000 N unknown L unknown H H M H H H L H H H H Page 10 L unknown L unknown L unknown L unknown L unknown L unknown L unknown L unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown PPJORJTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Other Pubic Se~ice Needs ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS Accessibility Needs HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEEDS Residential Historic Prese~vaOon Needs Non-Rasidsn~l Historic Pmsewafion Needs ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Commerclat.lndust~at Rehsbtlita~on CommerctaHndustdal thfiastructum Other Commercial Industrial Improvements Micro-Businesses Olhsr-Dualnasses Technical Assistance Other Economic Development Needs OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Energy Efficiency Improvement~ Lead-Based Paint Hazards Code Enfomement PLANNING Planning Prlorlty Need Level High, Medium, Low, No Such Need H ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED TO ADDRESS unknown H unknown L L unknown unknown L M H H H H H unknown unknown un~own unknown unknown unknown unknown M L H unknown unknown unknown H 100,000 Page 11 CITY OF 10WA CITY -- CITY STEPS: FY96 Action Plan SUMMARY OF CDBG AND HOM~ PROJECTS FOR FY96 HOUSING ACTIVITIES Iowa City Public Housing Authority: Tenant Based Rent Assistance First National Bank: Downpayment Assistance for Manufactured Housing Gr. IC Housing Fellowship\Burns: Land Acq. for Affordable Rental Housing City of Iowa City: Housing Rehabilitation Program City of Iowa City: Housing Working Singles Project Elderly Services Agency: Small Repair Program Iowa City Public Housing Authority: Landscaping for Public Housing Units City of Iowa City: Manufactured Housing Replacement Program Hawkeye Area Community Action Program: Acq. of Transitional Housing 8150,000'"* 80,000 500,000' 492,081' 100,000 28,000 33,500'' 14,950'* 141,647 HOMELESS FACILITIES Emergency Housing Project: Shelter Rehabilitation Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Shelter Renovation 24,500 78,000' PUBLIC FACILITIES Neighborhood Ctr. of Johnson Co.: Construction of Pheasant Ridge Facility Johnson County Dept. Of Health: Adult Day Program Facility 122,784'* 100,000 PUBLICSERVICES Elderly Services Agency: Operational Funding United Action for Youth: Operational Funding Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse: Operational Funding Mayors Youth Employment Program: Entrepreneurial Training Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Furniture Project LIFE Skills, Inc.: Housing Counseling Program 53,500 27,000 24,500 19,497 10,000 16,703 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Institute for Social and Economic Development: Micro-Enterprise Training 26,560 UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS Towncrest Relocation Program: Relocation Assistance Unprogrammed Funds: CDBG and HOME Contingency 30,734"" 67,369 City of Iowa City: Planning and Administration TOTAL 174.500 $2,315,825'*** * Projects that include both FY96 funding end FY95 carryover. ** Projects not completed in FY95 and the funding is from FY95 only. "** Tenant Based Rent Assistance is a FY96 project using FY95 HOME funds. **** Does not include $150,000 in HOME Match Funds Page 12 CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY STEPS 1996-2000 FIVE YEAR GOALS: A COMPARISON TO FJRST YEAR FUNDING Activity Name Tenant Based Rental Assistance 1996-2000 FY96 Allocation Percent of 5 Percent of Goal Plus and FY95 Year Goal Column 3 FY95 Carryover Carryover Committed ~ 450,000 $150,000 33% 0 % Housing Skills Assistance to Low Income Renters 82,500 $ 16,703 20% 100% Acquisition and\or Construction of Affordable Rental Units $1,533,500 $ 775,147 51% 0% Homebuyer Assistance Program Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation $ 80,000 $ 80,000 100% 0% $1, 773,031 $535,031 30% 77% Homeless Shelters Public Facilities Public Services Economic Development, Job Training and Other Contingency Planning & Administration $ 165,000 $ 102,500 62% 100% $ 622,784 $ 222,784 36% 100% $ 700,000 ~ 134,497 19% 100% ~ 482,631 $ 26, 560 6% 100% $398, 103 $ 98, I03" 25% 100% $ 850,000 $ 174,500 20% 100% TOTAL ~7.137,549 ~2,315.825'* 32% 45% IMPORTANT: THESE FIGURES INCLUDE FY95 CARRYOVER FUNDS Includes ~30,734 for Towncrest, $30,000 HOME contingency and ~37,369 CDBG contingency. Does not Include $1 50,000 of matching funds for the HOME program. (Novernbe~ 16, 1995) Page 13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 21st day of Novem- ber, 1995, in the Civic Center Council Cham- bers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consid- An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult day care. elder family homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa City, and to change the definition of elderly. 2. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to require bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential development. 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.2 acre tract of land located east of Old Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low DensiW Single- Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Overlay. Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE AMENDtNG CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," CONCERN- ING ADULT DAY CARE, ELDER FAMILY HOMES, ELDER GROUP HOMES, AND THE DEFINITION OF ELDER. WHEREAS, the number of older persons is increasing in Iowa City; and WHEREAS, older persons typically require more assistive, personal care than the rest of the adult population; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City recognizes the value of allowing for more affordable, less institutional alternative respite care and residen- tial arrangements for older adults. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, iOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. A. Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, Section 2, entitled "Definitions," is hereby amended by adding the following definitions: ADULT DAY CARE An organized pro- gram of short-term supportive day care in a group environment for adults who need supervision, assistance or both. Services may include, but shall not be limited to nursing and rehabilitative services, personal care, transportation services, social or recreational activities and preventative or restorative services. ELDER A person 60 years of age or older. ELDER FAMILY HOME A private household owned by a responsible party offering a social living arrangement for at least two, but for no more than five per- sons living in the residence, the majority of whom are elders, who are not related and who are not able or willing to adequately maintain themselves in an independent living arrangement, but who are essentially capable of physical self-care. ELDER GROUP HOME A single-family residence that is the residence of a person who is providing room, board and personal care for up to five elders who are not relat- ed to the caregiver. Personal care in this case means assistance with the essential activities of daily living which the recipient can perform personally only with difficulty, and may include bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and the supervision of self.administered medications, but does not include the administration of medications. Ordinance No. Page 2 .. B. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section I, entitled "Rural Residential Zone (RR-1)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 5. Elder family home. 6. Elder group home. C. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 2, entitled "Low Density Single*Family Resi- dential Zone (RS-5)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provision- al Uses," as follows: 4. Elder family home. 5. Elder group home. D. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 3, entitled "Medium Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-8)," is herebv amend- ed: 1) by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 6. Elder family home. 7. Elder group home. 2) by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 4. Adult day care, subject to the re- quirements of Article L of this Chapter. E. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 4, entitled "High Density Single-Family Resi- dential Zone (RS-1 2)," is hereby amended: 1) by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 5. Elder family home. 6. Eider group home. 2) by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 5. Adult day care, subject to the re- quirements of Article L of this Chapter. F. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 5, entitled "Neighborhood Conservation Resi- dential Zone (RNC-12)," is hereby amend- ed: 1) by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 6. Elder family home. 7. Elder group home. 2) by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 5. Adult day care, subject to the re- quirements of Article L of this Chapter. G. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article. D, Section 6, entitled "Factory-Built Housing Residential Zone (RFBH)," is hereby amended: 1) by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: Ordinance No. i Page 3 ~;. 4. Elder family home. 5. Elder group home. 2) by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 6. Adult day care, subject to the re- quirements of Article L of this Chapter. H. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 7, entitled "Low Density Multi-Family Residen- tial Zone (RM-12)," is hereby amended: 1) by adding to Subsection. C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 6. Elder family home. 7. Elder group home. 2) by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 10. Adult day care, subject to the re- quirements of Article L of this Chapter. I. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 8, entitled "Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (RM-20)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, enti- tled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 12. Adult day care, subject to the. requirements of Article L of this Chapter. 13.Elder family home. 14.Elder group home. J. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 9, entitled "Neighborhood Conservation Resi- dential Zone {RNC-20)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provi- sional Uses," as follows: 9. Adult day care, subject to the require-. merits of Article L of this Chapter. 10. Elder family home. 11. Elder group home. K. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 10, entitled "High Density Multi-Family Residen- tial Zone (RM-44)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provision- al Uses," as follows: 6. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of-Article L of this Chapter. 7.Elder family home. 8.Elder group home. L. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 11, entitled "Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (PRM)," is hereby amend- ed by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows; 6. Adult day care, subject ~o the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. 7.Elder family home. 8.Elder group home. Ordinance No. Page 4 M. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article D, Section 12, entitled "Residential/Office Zone (R/O)," is hereby amended: 1) by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 7. Elder family home. 8. Elder group home. 2) by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 11. Adult day care, subject to the re- quirements of Article L of this Chapter. N. Tifie 14, Chapter 6, Article E, Section 1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, "Provisional Uses," as follows: 3. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. O. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, Section 2, entitled "Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN-1)," Is hereby amended by adding to Subsection D, entitled "Special Exceptions," as follows: 8. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. P. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, Section 5, entitled "Community Commercial Zone (CC- 2)," is hereby amended by adding to Sub- section C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 2. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. Q. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, Section 6, entitled "Central Business Service Zone (CB-2)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 3. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. R. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, Section 7, entitled "Central Business Support Zone (CB-S)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 3. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. S. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, Section 8, entitled "Central Business Zone (CB-1 0)," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection C, entitled "Provisional Uses," as follows: 5. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Arti61e L of this Chapter. T. Title 14, Chapter 6, Arti(~]e F, entitled "Research Development Park Zone," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection Ordinance No. Page 5 4, entitled "Special Exceptions," as fol- lows: G. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. U. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article N, Section 1, Subsection J, entitled "Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection 1, enti- tled "Residential Uses," as follows: k. Elder family housing Where permitted Two (2) parking spaces for each dwell- ing unit. I. Elder group housing Where permitted Two (2) parking spaces for each dwell- ing unit. V. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article N, Section 1, Subsection J, entitled "Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection 4, enti- tled "institutional Uses," as follows: g. Adult day care Where permitted One parking space, which may be located on a regularly constructed aisle, for each six (6) adult day care partici- pants. W. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article L, Section 1 is hereby amended by adding a new subsec- tion Q, as follows: Q. Adult Day Care: 1. Adult day care facilities providing care to six or more adults shall have access to arterial or collector streets, or to street with paving wider than twenty-eight (28'). 2. New facilities intended to provide adult day care to six or more adults shall be compatible in scale and design to the surrounding built environment. 3. When co-located in a facility hous- ing other services, each adult dav care facility shall have its own separate identifiable space for program activities during opera- tional hours. 4. A minimum of 60 square feet of floor area for program activities shall be available for each partici- pant in the adult day care facility. However, the floor area available for program activities for each adult day care participant, who uses ambulatory aids, shall be 80 Ordinance No. Page 6 square feet. The floor area calcu- lation shall exclude reception areas, storage areas, offices, restrooms, passagewavs, treat- ment rooms, service areas, or specialized areas used for therapy. Dining and kitchen areas are to be included in the square footage calculation only if used by adult day care participants for activities other than meals. 5. There shall be a minimum of one restroom accessible to persons with disabilities per ten adult day care participants. Facilities serv- ing persons who use ambulatory aids should provide at least one restroom accessible to persons with disabilities for each eight participants. 6. The adult day care operation and maintenance shall meet all appli- cable State requirements. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If anv 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of ,19 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK ' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 26, 1995 To: City Council From: Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner Re: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation on Adult Day Care, Elder Family Homes, Eider Group Homes and Definition of Elderly On October 18, 1995, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of changes to the Zoning Chapter to allow alternative respite care and living arrangements for older adults. The Commission supported the staff recommendation with some modifications. The modifications are shown in bold in the recommendation printed below, and have been included in the ordinance amendments presented for your consideration. The Commission recommended approval of: Amendments to incorporate the following definitions into the Zoning Chapter Definitions Section 14-6B-2: ADULT DAY CARE An organized program of short-term supportive day care in a group environment for adults who need supervision, assistance or both. Services may include, but shall not be limited to nursing and rehabilitative services, personal care, transportation services, social or recreational activities and preventative or restorative services. ELDER [The definition ELDERLY would be repealed.] A person 60 years of age or older. ELDER FAMILY HOME A private household owned by a responsible party offering a social living arrangement for at least two. but nct for no more than five persons living in the resldence, the majority of whom are elders, who are not related and who are not able or willing to adequately maintain themselves in an independent living arrangement, but who are essentially capable of physical self-care. ELDER GROUP HOME A single-family residence that is the residence of a person who is providing room, board and personal care for three to five elders who are not related. Personal care in this case means assistance with the essential activities of daily living which the recipient can perform personally only with difficulty, and may include bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and the supervision of self-administered medications, but does not include the administration of medications. Amendments to permit adult day care by special exception in the RS-8, RS-12, RM-12, RNC-12, RFBH, RDP and CN-1 zones, and on a provisional basis in the RM-20, RNC-20, RM-44, PRM, CO-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. Elder family homes and elder group homes would be permitted in all residential zones. In all cases, adult day cars 2 would be subject to the following additional regulations to be incorporated into Article L of the Zoning Chapter: Adult day care facilities providing care to six or more adults shall have access to arterial or collector streets, or to streets with paving wider than twenty-eight (28'). New facilities intended to provide adult day care to six or more adults shall be compatible in scale and design to the surrounding built environment. When co-located in a facility housing other services, each adult day care facility shall have its own separate identifiable space for program activities during operational hours, A minimum of 60 square feet of floor area for program activities shall be available for each participant in the adult day care facility. if tho facility corvoc pomonc with oognitivo impairmont or who uso adaptivo oquipmont, However, the floor area available for program activities for each adult day care participant, who uses ambulatory alds, shall be 80 square feet. The floor area calculation shall exclude reception areas, storage areas, offices, restrooms, passageways, treatment rooms, service areas, or specialized areas used for therapy. Dining and kitchen areas are to be included in the square footage calculation only if used by adult day care participants for activities other than meals. There shall be a minimum of one restroom accessible to persons with dlsabillties per ten adult day care participants. Facilities serving persons with cognitivo impairmont e~ who use adaptivo cquipmont ambulatory aids should provide at least one restroom accessible to persons with disabilities for each eight participants. The adult day care operation and maintenance shall meet all applicable State requirements. Amendments to stipulate that the parking requirements be one parking space for each six participants in adult day care; and two parking spaces for each elder family home or elder group home. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 16, 1995 To: From: Planning and Zoning Commission R k II As~ Melody oc we , ssoc~ate Planner Re: Proposed Zoning Chapter Text Amendments for Adult Day Care, Elder Family Homes, Elder Group Homes and Definition of Elderly Older persons make up one of the fastest growing segments of the population. U. S. Census figures indicate that between 1980 and 1990, there was a 23% increase in the number of people 65 years of age and older in Johnson County. The increase was even greater for the population aged 75 + in Johnson County; a 27.9% increase. In Iowa City between 1980 and 1990, there was a 16.9% increase in the number of persons 60 years of age or older; with a 25.88% increase for the cohort of people ages 80- 84, and a 30.87% increase for people in the 80 + age bracket living in Iowa City. The number of older persons is increasing in the local area, and the increase is more dramatic for the more elderly, old persons, who typically require more assistire, personal care than the rest of the adult population. The Zoning Chapter amendments proposed in this memorandum recognize the need to allow for affordable, alternative living and respite care arrangements for older adults. Adult day care and small group living arrangements serve to counteract the isolation that can occur for older persons while fostering communication with others to increase a sense of wellbeing and self worth. These more informal, less institutional settings, according to local gerontologist Tom Walz, provide "low tech, high touch solutions" for the increasingly greying segment of our community's population. ADULT DAY CARE Over the past year, the City Urban Planning Division staff have received requests to incorporate a definition for "adult day care" into the zoning regulations. Currently, there is not an adequate definition for adult day care uses in the Zoning Chapter. Under the definition of "nursing home," the adult day care program that was formerly housed in the Senior Center was able to relocate temporarily to "The Villa" on Greenwood Drive. Other people who have indicated an interest in establishing adult day care programs in Iowa City may not be able to do so under the "nursing home" definition. The Zoning Chapter defines a "nursing home" as "a facility operated by a proprietary or nonprofit corporation or association and licensed or regulated by a governmental entity for the accommodation of convalescents or other persons who are not in need of hospital care, but require skilled care and/or related services." In Iowa City, nursing homes are permitted only in the RM-20, RNC-20, RM-44 and PRM multi-family residential zones and only if the nursing home has: 1) access to arterial streets as identified on the Comprehensive Plan Map or to streets with paving wider than 28 feet, and 2) meets the dimensional requirements for minimum lot area (600 square feet of lot area per each bed), front yard setback (40 feet), side yard setback (30 feet), rear yard setback 25 feet) and maximum building coverage (40%). The purpose, scope and requirements for adult day care programs are different from those for nursing homes. (See Attachment A.) Adult day care centers can be operated on a smaller scale than nursing homes, and depending on the size may be successfully integrated not only into multi-family residential areas, but also into lower density residential neighborhoods as well as commercial areas. Additionally, the extensive dimensional requirements for nursing homes may not be appropriate for adult day care centers. According to the Elder Affairs section of the Iowa Code, "the purpose of adult day care is to promote a maximum level of independence to functionally impaired adults living in the community." The programs provide short-term carefor less than a 24-hour period. Adult day care programs provide an alternative to the expense and dislocation of nursing home placement for adults who are functionally impaired, but do not require skilled nursing care. It allows the person to continue living in his/her home, while participating in a day program that counteracts isolation, provides needed therapy and care, and allows some relief for the primary caregiver. The day care program is not limited to providing care for the elderly, but may include any adults who need day care services. Definition. The following definition for "adult day care" was adapted from the definition cited in Chapter 24 of the Department of Elder Affairs section of the Iowa Code. Staff recommends that the adapted definition be incorporated into the Zoning Chapter to allow adult day care programs to be established in Iowa City: ADULT DAY CARE An organized program of short-term supportive day care in a group environment for adults who need supervision or assistance or both. Services may include, but shall not be limited to nursing and rehabilitative services, personal care, transportation services, social or recreational activities and preventative or restorative services. Additional Regulations. Staff further recommends that adult day care be subject to the following additional regulations: Adult Day Care: Adult day care facilities providing care to six or more adults shall have access to arterial or collector streets, or to streets with paving wider than twenty-eight feet (28'). New facilities intended to provide adult day care to six or more adults shall be compatible in scale and design to the surrounding built environment. When co-located in a facility housing other services, each adult day care facility shall have its own separate identifiable space for program activities during operational hours. A minimum of 60 square feet of floor area for program activities shall be available for each participant in the adult day care facility. If the facility serves persons with cognitive impairment or who use adaptive equipment, the floor area available for program activities for each adult day care participant shall be 80 square feet. The floor area calculation shall exclude reception areas, storage areas, offices, restrooms, passageways, treatment rooms, service areas, or specialized areas used for therapy. Dining and kitchen areas are to be included in the square footage calculation only if used by adult day care participants for activities other than meals. 3 There shall be a minimum of one restroom per ten adult day care participants. Facilities serving persons with cognitive impairment or who use adaptive equipment should provide at least one restroom for each eight participants. The adult day care operation and maintenance shall meet all applicable State requirements. The second, third and fourth regulations above are adapted from the Elder Affairs section of the Iowa Code, which specifies requirements for adult day care. Permitted by Special Exception. Staff recommends that adult day care be permitted by special exception in the following zones: RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential zone RS-12, High Density Single-Family Residential zone RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential zone RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Zone RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential zone RDP, Research Development Park CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial zone The additional regulations combined with the extra scrutiny and conditions applied by the Board of Adjustment will help provide for the appropriate establishment of adult day care in the lower density residential zones and the neighborhood commercial zone. Permitted Provisionally. Staff recommends that adult day care be permitted on a provisional basis (subject to the additional regulations, but not requiring a special exception) in the following zones: RM-20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential zone RNC-20, Neighborhood Conservation Residential zone RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential zone PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential zone CO-1, Commercial Office zone CC-2, Community Commercial zone CB-2, Central Business Service zone CB-5, Central Business Support zone CB-10, Central Business Zone In these higher intensity residential zones and in most commercial zones, the additional regulations should provide sufficient parameters for appropriate establishment of adult day care. Not Permitted. Staff recommends that adult day care not be permitted in very low density residential zones, such as ID, Interim Development; RR-1, Rural Residential, and RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; in the more industrial commercial zones, such as CH-1, Highway Commercial, and C1-1, Intensive Commercial; in the ORP, Office Research Park; or in the I-1 and I-2 industrial zones. The purpose and intent of these zones seem incompatible with the operation of adult day care centers. 4 Parkinq ReQuirements. Staff suggests that the parking requirement for adult day care be the same as for day care centers/preschools: "One parking space, which may be located on a regularly constructed aisle, for each six (6) children." The adult day care parking needs are similar to child care facilities in that the vast majority of the participants will not drive to the center, but will be dropped off and picked up. In many cases, the transportation for the senior population will be provided by a paratransit service, such as SEATS. The parking spaces would be needed primarily for the day care staff. Staff recommends that the adult day care center requirement be "one parking space, which may be located on a regularly constructed aisle, for each six (6) adult day care participants." ELDER FAMILY HOME/ELDER GROUP HOME In addition to considering Zoning Chapter amendments to allow adult day care to be established under certain conditions in Iowa City, staff also investigated the potential for small group, elder living arrangements. The following discussion relies on the Iowa Code provisions for the establishment of elder family homes and elder group homes. Elder Family Home. An "elder family home" is a private household owned by a responsible party offering a social living arrangement for at least two, but not more than five persons, the majority of whom are elders, who are not related and who are not able or willing to adequately maintain themselves in an independent living arrangement, but who are essentially capable of physical self-care. "Essentially capable of self-care" means the elder is "ambulatory or can move from place to place; is of sound mind; can manage the activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and grooming, toileting, dressing and undressing, feeding and medicating; and can attend to the care of personal property adequately with minimal support or occasional assistance." This living arrangement would provide a supportive environment; an alternative to the costs and confinement of nursing homes for relatively healthy older persons, who are not able to or would rather not live alone. The Iowa City Zoning Chapter has a definition for a "family care facility/family home" for not more than eight persons with disabilities. A "disability" is defined in the City Code as "a physical or mental impairment attributable to, but not limited to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or another similar neurological condition; or a mental or nervous disorder which constitutes a substantial impairment expected to be long-continued and of indefinite duration." This definition would exclude elderly persons without disabilities from living in a family care home. Staff recommends that the definition for "elder family home" be incorporated into the Zoning Chapter, and that elder family homes be allowed in all residential zones, Elder Group Home. An elder group home is defined in the State Code as a single-family residence that is the residence of a person who is providing room, board and personal care to three to five elders who are not related. "Personal care" means "assistance with the essential activities of daily living which the recipient can perform personally only with difficulty, and may include bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and the supervision of self-administered medications, but does not include the administration of medications." Again, this living arrangement provides a more affordable alternative to nursing home placement. The Iowa City Zoning Chapter definition for "group care facility" includes "aged" among the categories of persons who may reside there. However, the group care facility definition also 5 states that it is a "government licensed or approved facility which provides resident services in a dwelling to more than eight individuals." An elder group home cannot exceed five residents being cared for in a single-family residence. Staff recommends that the definition for "elder group home" be included in the Zoning Chapter, and that elder group homes be allowed in all residential zones. Parking Reauirements. Staff suggests that the parking requirement for an elder family home or an elder group home be two (2) parking spaces, the same requirement as for a single-family residence. DEFINITION OF ELDERLY The Iowa City Zoning Chapter contains a definition of "elderly" as "a person at least sixty two (62) years of age or older." The State Code definition of "elder" is "a person 60 years of age or older." The 60 years threshold is based on age eligibility for funding for adult day care or elder care residences. Staff recommends that the definition of "elderly" be amended to conform with the State Code definition. This amendment would not only reflect a change in the qualifying age from 62 to 60 years of age, but would use a noun (elder) instead of an adjective (elderly) to define persons of that age. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: As discussed above, staff recommends that the following definitions be incorporated into the Zoning Chapter Definitions Section 14-6B-2: ADULT DAY CARE An organized program of short-term supportive day care in a group environment for adults who need supervision, assistance or both. Services may include, but shall not be limited to nursing and rehabilitative services, personal care, transportation services, social or recreational activities and preventative or restorative services. ELDER [The definition ELDERLY would be repealed.] A person 60 years of age or older. ELDER FAMILY HOME A private household owned by a responsible party offering a social living arrangement for at least two, but not more than five persons, the majority of whom are elders, who are not related and who are not able or willing to adequately maintain themselves in an independent living arrangement, but who are essentially capable of physical self-care. ELDER GROUP HOME A single-family residence that is the residence of a person who is providing room, board and personal care for three to five elders who are not related. Personal care in this case means assistance with the essential activities of daily living which the recipient can perform personally only with difficulty, and may include bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and the supervision of self-administered medications, but does not include the administration of medications. Staff recommends that adult day care be permitted by special exception in the RS-8, RS-12, RM-12, RNC-12, RFBH, RDP and CN-1 zones, and on a provisional basis in the RM-20, RNC- 20, RM-44, PRM, CO-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. Elder family homes and elder 6 group homes would be permitted in all residential zones. In all cases, adult day care would be subject to the following additional regulations to be incorporated into Article L of the Zoning Chapter: Adult day care facilities providing care to six or more adults shall have access to arterial or collector streets, or to streets with paving wider than twenty-eight (28'). New facilities intended to provide adult day care to six or more adults shall be compatible in scale and design to the surrounding built environment. When co-located in a facility housing other services, each adult day care facility shall have its own separate identifiable space for program activities during operational hours. A minimum of 60 square feet of floor area for program activities shall be available for each participant in the adult day care facility. If the facility serves persons with cognitive impairment or who use adaptive equipment, the floor area available for program activities for each adult day care participant shall be 80 square feet. The floor area calculation shall exclude reception areas, storage areas, offices, restrooms, passageways, treatment rooms, service areas, or specialized areas used for therapy. Dining and kitchen areas are to be included in the square footage calculation only if used by adult day care participants for activities other than meals. There shall be a minimum of one restroom per ten adult day care participants. Facilities serving persons with cognitive impairment or who use adaptive equipment should provide at least one restroom for each eight participants. The adult day care operation and maintenance shall meet all applicable State requirements. Staff recommends that the parking requirements be one parking space for each six participants in adult day care; and two parking spaces for each elder family home or elder group home. ATTACHMENT: Description of Adult Day Program of Johnson County, JCCOG/Johnson Services Directory Approved by: /~L ~,_~ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development Countv bj\adultday ! 1 ATTACHMENT A AGENCY NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: HOURS: ELIGIBILITY: APPLICATION PROCEDURE: AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME: FEES: GOAL/PURPOSE: SERVICES: AREA SERVED: EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE. CONTACT: CATEGORICAL INDEX: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: -1- A Adult Day Program, Program of the Johnson County Depart- ment of Public Health Senior Center, ~8 S. Linn Streat, Iowa Cid, Iowa 5224~ 356-5229 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 60 years and over, mobil~or requiring minimal assistance; wheel- chairs, walkers, canes acceptable. Call or write the Director at above address and phone. A home visit is required prior to admission. Referrals are made by physicians, social workers, community agencies, family members, etc. One to two weeks. Johnson County Residents: Sliding scale with $27.00/full-day; $20.00tnalf-day maximum. Financially eligible individuals may apply as well. Out of County Residents: .$27.00/full-day; $20.00/half-day. Fees subject to change. To postpone institutionalization by enabling frail elderly and adults with dementia to remain in the community as long as possible; to provide relief to care givers of these individuals. To maintain and improve optimum independence and to foster greater self esteem. Two morning snacks and nutritious noon meal; nursing services available, functional fitnesstesting, exercise, recreationaltherapies; structured, supervised day away from home provided by trained professionals; mentally stimulating environment; reminiscent and remotivation therapies; social interactions; music, at% dance and theater activities; occasional outings; potlucks; group and individual counseling; interagency care coordination. Open 52 weeks a year. Johnson County; out of county, for full fee. Slide projector, television, VCR, camera, black board, games, craft materials, tape player. exercise equipment, tables, chairs, micro- wave. Doreen Monitto Nidey Elderly, Rehabilitation Yes ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE AMENDING CiTY CODE T~TLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," CONCERN- ING ADULT DAY CARE, ELDER FAMILY HOMES, ELDER GROUP HOMES, AND THE DEFINITION OF ELDER. WHEREAS, the number of older persons is increasing in Iowa City; and WHEREAS, older persons typically require more assistive, personal care than the rest of the adult population; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City recognizes value of allowing for more affordable, itutiona tia ements for older adults. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED E )UNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA: S AMEhDMENTS, A. Title Chapter 6, entith "Zoning," Article is hereby the following definitions: ADULT organized pro- gram ~rtive day care in a group for adults who need supervision, ~ce or both. Services may include, not be limited to nursing and reh ~ services, personal care, social or recreational 3reventative or restorative rvicss. ELDER person 60 of age or older. ELDI FAMILY HOME private owned by a parW a social living for at two, but for no more than per- living in the residence, the mE ! of ~m are elders, who are not related nd are not able or willing to maintain themselves in an inda living arra~.gement, but who are essenflail capable of physical self-care. ELDER GROUP HOME A single-family residence that is the residence of a person who is providing room, board and personal care for three to five elders who are not related. Personal care in this case means assistance with the essential activities of daily living which the recipient can perform personally only with difficulW, and may in- clude bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and the supervision. of self-admin- istered medications, but does not include the administration of medications. Ordinance No. Page 5 4, entitled "Special Exceptions," as fol- lows: G. Adult day care, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article N, Section 1, Subsection J, entitled "Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces," is hereby amended by adding to Subsection 1, enti- tled "Residential Uses," as follows: Eider family housing Where permitted Two (2) parking spaces ing unit. I. !lder group housing permitted (2) parking spaces V. Title fled g. Adult Wher~ One located o for each pants. SECTION II. parts of ordi) sie SECTION provision Chapter 6, Article iection 1, I Number of Parking is hereby by adding to 3section 4, enti- as follows: care )ace, which may be ularl¥ constructed aisle, (6) adult day care partici- Ordin :e as a whole or or pa not ad LER. All ordinances and conflict with the provi- are hereby repealed. ',ILITY. If any section, of Ordinance shall be invalid or ~constitutional, such the validity of the section, provision r unconsti- SE IV. EFFECTIVE ;E. This Ordi- m shall be in effect .,v\final passage, a~ ,roval and publication, as pro~,ded by law. /Passed and approved this ~ day of -- ,19__. ~ MAYOR ~ ATTEST: '~ CITY CLERK ~ & NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 21st day of Novem- ber, 1995, in the Civic Center Council Cham- bers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consid- 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult day care, elder family homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa City,' and to change the definition of elderly. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to require bicvcle parking for commercial and multi-family residential development. 3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.2 acre tract of land located east of Old Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single- Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Overlay. Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING" TO REQUIRE EICYCLE PARKING FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESI- DENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES. WHEREAS, it is City policy to encourage the use of bicycles as a means of transportation; and WHEREAS, safe and convenient bicycle parking located at both residences and com- mercial establishments is necessary to encour- age the increased use of bicycles. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. A. Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," Section I entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," Subsection B, enti- tled "Construction, Design and Location Requirements," Subsection 1, entitled "Con- struction," is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Construction: All parking end stacking spaces, drives and aisles, and bicycle parking areas shall be constructed of asphaltic cement concrete, Portland ce- ment concrete or manufactured paving materials, such as brick, except for drives and aisles serving single-family dwellings or duplexes which abut and ac- cess Woodlawn Avenue or a non-hard surface alley. The City Building Official may permit materials other than asphaltic cement concrete, Portland cement con- crete or manufactured paving materials such as brick. but excluding crushed rock or chipseal surfaces, for parking areas and drives if the resultant paving provides a similar, durable, permanent hard surface. B. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article N, Subsection 1, Subsection B, Subsection 2, entitled sign," Subsection a, is hereby amended to read as follows: a. Parking areas shall have the minimum dimensions illustrated in the figure at the end of this subsection B showing each of the parking configurations permitted. Where the edges of parking spaces are curved. as on a curved aisle, all angles Ordinance No. Page 2 shell be measured between the straight- edges of the parking spaces and ten- gents to the curved edges at their point of intersection. Requlred bicycle parking spaces shall be at least two feet {2') by six feet (6'). n. Required bicycle parking racks shall be designed to support the bicycle by its frame and allow the use of either a cable lock or a U-shaped lock. Bicycle lockers and secure indoor storage facilities are also allowed. C. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article N, Subsection 1, Subsection B, Subsection 3, entitled "Loca- tion," is hereby amended by adding Subsec- tion e, as follows: e. Bicycle parking facilities shall be located in a clearly designated, safe and conve- nient location. Bicycle parking is allowed in front and side yards in all zones, if providing bicycle parking in the required yard results in no more than twenty five (25) percent of the yard being paved. Title 14, Chapter 6, Article N, Subsection 1, Subsection J, entitled "Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces" is hereby amended as follows: 14-6N-1J: REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF* STREET PARKING SPACES AND BICYCLE PARKING SPACES: Subsections 1 and 2 are amended as per exhibit A. 7. The following provisions apply to bicycle parking: a. In all cases where bicycle parking is re- quired, a minimum of two spaces shall be provided. b. After the first fifty (50) bicycle parking spaces are provided, additional spaces are required at fifty {50) percent of the number required under by this Section. c. Where the expected need for bicycle parking for a particular use is uncertain due to unknown or unusual operating characteristics of the use, the Building Official may authorize that construction and provision of not more than fifty (50) percent of the bicycle parking spaces be deferred. The land area required for the deferred bicycle parking spaces shall be maintained in reserve. If an enforcement official determines at some point in the future the additional parking spaces are Ordinance No. Page 3 needed, the property owner will be re- quired to Install the parking In the re- served area. A written agreement, prop- erly executed by the owner of the prop- arty on which the reserved area ie locat- ed, assuring the installation of bicycle parking within the reserved area by the owner if so ordered by the enforcement official, and binding upon their succes- sors and assigns, shall be recorded as a covenant running with the land. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions 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 unconsti- tutional SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of ,19 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK E E o 0 E Z s:o ~h Z 0 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 19, 1995 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Charles Denney, Associate Planner Re: Bicycle Parking Ordinance At the request of the City Council staff began research of this issue some time ago. The Johnson County Council of Governments Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) has also considered this issue. The attached memorandum from me to the City Council contains the RTBC recommendation regarding pursuit of a bicycle parking ordinance. Providing adequate bike parking not only encourages the use of bicycles for transportation, providing parking can eliminate situations where bikes locked to objects like stair rails, and sign posts interfere with pedestrian movement. Additionally, giving residents of apartments a place to park their bikes can eliminate the need for these residents to bring the bikes inside the building where they can damage hallways and apartments, and if left out in hallways, block emergency exits. There are four basic issues to consider in development of a bike parking ordinance. Those issues are: Should a bicycle parking ordinance stand alone or should the regulations be incorporated into existing off-street parking regulations? Examples of ordinances from around the country use both of these methods to spell out bike parking requirements. However, the majority of ordinances reviewed integrated bike parking requirements into existing off-street parking requirements. Doing this has the advantage of placing all parking requirements in one place within the zoning ordinance. Staff recommends that an integrated approach be used for Iowa City's bicycle parking requirements. 2. What land uses should be required to provide bike parking? The specific proposal before the Commission is a bike parking ordinance for multi-family and commercial developments. These two land uses have the greatest demand for bike parking, however, as can be seen from the attached table many jurisdictions require bike parking for industrial, manufacturing and institutional uses. At this time, staff recommends that the ordinance be limited to multi-family and commercial uses due to difficult access for bicyclists and apparent low demand for bike parking at existing industrial developments. What is the basis for determining the number of bike parking spaces to be provided? The attached table shows that the most common basis for determining the number of bike parking spaces is as a percentage of automobile parking. The one deviation from this is for multi-family housing where the number of dwelling units is often used as the basis. As will be discussed in greater detail later, staff recommends that the number of dwelling units be used to determine parking for multi-family uses and that a percentage of automobile parking be used for commercial uses. Details regarding amount of bike parking provided in certain zones and for certain uses will be discussed later. What design standards and types of racks will be required? Design standards are important so that usable, non damaging bike racks are installed. A standard of 6' x 2' space is the common size used for a bike parking space. Additionally, the type of rack to be installed should support the bike by its frame and allow the use of various types of locks. Racks that support the bike by its frame, as opposed to by a wheel, help to minimize damage to bikes. The ordinances reviewed by staff contained a various requirements for bicycle parking range from one-half to one space per dwelling unit for multi-family uses or five (5) to twenty-five (25) percent of automobile parking for multi-family and commercial uses. The attached table shows bike parking requirements of other jurisdictions from around the country. Staff looked to the JCCOG UrbanizedArea Bicycle Plan for recommendations regarding bike parking. The plan contains a goal of increasing the number of trips made by bicycle form the current level of three percent to ten percent over the next 20 years. Staff feels that this goal should be reflected in the required bicycle parking standards, and recommends using a requirement of ten percent of required automobile parking for most commercial. Deviations from this ten percent requirement were made for uses, such as hotels and laundry and dry cleaning facilities, where the majority of people desiring bike parking would be employees of the establishment. Similarly, for large, land consumptive uses, such as grocery stores, the recommended requirement is 2.5 percent of auto parking. In the CN-1, Community Commercial, zone bike parking for most uses is required at fifteen percent of auto parking due to the desirability of encouraging bicycle traffic to these zones and the fact that less auto parking is required in the CN-1 zone. Bike parking is not recommended to be required for commercial uses in the CB-5, Central Business Support, zone because it is anticipated that this area will develop in a manor similar to the downtown and that the City will provide bike parking within street right-of-way as the area develops, The following table illustrates how the proposed bike parking requirements would impact various developments around the city. 3 DEVELOPMENT ZONE AUTO PARKING BIKE PARKING Walden Square CN-1 201 30 (Mormon Trek Blvd.) True Value Hardware CC-2 40 4 (Mall Drive) Hy-Vee CC-2 405 20 {Waterfront Drive) Staff conducted counts of bicycles locked in and around some existing multi-family complexes to try and estimate the current demand for bike parking and how this demand could be reflected in the required bike parking for multi-family uses. Counts were taken at four locations, two buildings with three and four bedroom apartments and two locations with two bedroom apartments. The buildings with three and four bedroom units had observable bikes locked in and around the buildings at a ratio of three-quarters to one bike per dwelling unit. The two bedroom units had bikes locked at a ratio of approximately one-half bike per dwelling unit. Based on these counts staff recommends that bike parking for multi-family uses be required at one-half space per unit for efficiency, one and two bedroom units, one space per unit for three and four bedroom units and one and one-half spaces per unit for five bedroom units. These requirements are similar to the auto parking requirements for multi-family dwellings, which also increase as the number of bedrooms per unit increases. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the above information and given that the City has adopted policies to encourage the use of bicycles, staff recommends that City Code Section 14-6N: OFF-Street Parking and Loading, be amended as indicated on Exhibit A to require bicycle parking for multi-family and commercial uses. Approved by' Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development Attachments: February 11 memo to City Council Table of bike parking requirements of other U.S. cities Proposed amendments to City Code Section 14-6N, Off-Street Parking and Loading Date: To: From: Re: February 11, 1994 Steve Atkins, Iowa City City Manager Charles Denney,~ssistant Transportation Planner Bicycle parking for multi-family dwellings As requested by the City Council, the JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) has reviewed the possibility of requiring bicycle parking for multi-family dwellings through the Zoning Ordinance. At its February 8, 1994, meeting, the RTBC recommended that the City Council move forward with an ordinance to require bicycle parking for multi-family dwellings. The RTBC further recommended that if the Council is interested in creating an environment where the bicycle is a truly viable form of transportation then a comprehensive bicycle parking ordinance, similar to those described in the attached memorandum and ar[icle, should be considered. As mentioned in the memorandum, the RTBC suggests that if bicycle parking is to be required for multi-family dwellings, a mixture of sheltered and unsheltered parking should be provided. The RTBC will be glad to provide further recommendations should the City Council move ahead with development of any bicycle parking requirements or ordinances. Please let me know if the Council requires further information from the RTBC. Attachment CC. Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee Boulder. CO: IO~ 10% Eugtre. OR P77~mil 10% GamesyUle. FL: [0.2~% cqalp. sa.~ & ~vc.. 10% 10% 10% I0~ 10% 10% 10% I0~ Pomarid. OR. Min. of 3 spaces: ~ m 5% a~er ~0 h&e spaces Covered parking o~n n~j'd. warthooiing & &st nun 5 K-12:1/10 5%. 5%. .f%: 5%: Ce~ren~. ~11~ ff l~ ~ ~'d. m~ 3 A minimum of two bicycle spaces is required in Madison. Io ~nsure lhal some bicycle parking is always provided. even for small developmeres. AI the olher end of lhe s~clru~. con- cem was raised about lhe impac~ of this ordinance oo large developmenis. The larger shopping malls in Madison, for example. may hav~ 5.000 aulomobile parkmg spaces. Thus. 5~ bicycle park- ing spaces would need 1o ~ provided if a simS[at project were built today. Some people fell Ihls would ~ an excessiv~ arnoore of bicycle parking In res~ns~ this concern. Madison ~owed a ~duc- I~on in required b~cycle parking from Boulder, Colorado. Beyond Ihe ~lrsl bicycle parkmg spaces provided (500 half. ~us the shoppin~ mall wilh aulomobfie spaces would need 225 bicy- cle spaces inslead of 5~ No{cs I M-F Res. Mulu-Famdy res~denbal. 2: H/Mot: Ho~i.qMoreh; 3: A pen:emagcs refer to perecnlagc of auto parkre&. 4. I~0 emp' one spsce pet 20 cmploye~ clause was borrowed from Palo Allo's ordinance allowing for the deferral of up to half the reqmred bicycle parking when the need for btcycle parking is uncertain. Land required for deferred bicycle park- mg must be kept m reserve. Parking Requirements Automobde and bicycle parking requ,ements are based on the expected number of residents. employees. shop- pers. clients. visitors. and/or person capactty for the various uses. Since auto- mobde parking requirements are well estabhshed. b~cycie parking requirements are often expressed as a percentage of the automobde requirement. These percent- ages should be based on estimates of bicycle ownership and usage. Surveys in Madison have shown that there are more bicycles than cars in the city; I1% of work trips are made by bicycle; 30% of university students living off-campus and 20% of those living on-campus commute by btcycle;5'7o of elementary school stu- dents. 17% of middle school students. and 12% of high school students com- mute by bike. Madison's bicycle parking require- ments are 10% of automobile parking requirements with the exception of muhi- family residential uses and schools. See Table I for a comparison of several oties' bmycle parking reqmrements. Comparison of Rack Specificorions ^usl'tn, 'IX: l'lq:~e I. U. Ill system. with type specified fo{ each use. For example: tra. n~tt terminals. half at' incnee se~,ccs one half at least ~ II with thc remaining half at [cast ~ Lll 8OUldOt, CO: Lockc~ or me&urn security racks in which both the bicycle frame and wheels may be locked Eugene Loelung shall be provided for all re~utred $~sce$ ('P/pc ll~. Galnoav[[Io, i~{- All requ~ed bKycle paltung facthues shall be from an approved list of bicycle 9a,rkmg dewres maintained by the Deparun~nt of Community DevelopmenL Other bicycle parkin8 d~vices may used ff ~t can be established to the sahafsction of the Buddin80ffimal ~ tl~y are equtvalem to any devices on {he approved hat m runeboo. quah~. and con$lrucuon. Modlson, W[: ${ructui'es [hat reqmre a riser-supplied locking device thall be designed to accomedate U-', shaped locking devices. - POlO A~O, CA: ~ I. II, Ill $y$l~_wn. l~pe I ~r~:ludes lockers, check.,n systems. monito~d and resmctod' access parking. Type is specified for each use. For example. mulo-famfiy residential us: Type I. retad: Type, 1[. covered; schools: 'l~p~ Ill. coclo~d. Podlond, OR: Bmyc[¢ r~ks shall aeoomodate: (i) Locking the fame a~d beth wheels Io th~ rack w~th a b~gh-secunty U.$haped thackle [ocli, if the blcyehst rernov~ the front wh~l; and (it) Loclung the frame and, one wheel to Ihe rack with a high.iccuniy U-shaped shackle lock. if the h~cyclisi leaves both wheels on the w,thoul removal of the front wheel. ! Parking Location There are two general rotational crite- ria for b~cycle parking: ( I ) they should be m visible, well-lit areas to help deter theft: and (21 they should be m a conve- merit location in relation [o the btcyclist's destmatmn. usually c[o~e {o a building entrance. Additionally. bicycle parking should not interfere w~th pedestrian traf- fic. and should be protected from poten- trot damage blt motor vehicle traffic. 14-6N-lB: CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Construction: All parking and stacking spaces, drives and aisles, and bicycle parking areas shall be constructed of asphaltic cement concrete, Portland cement concrete or manufactured paving materials, such as brick, except for drives and aisles serving single-family dwellings or duplexes which abut and access Woodlawn Avenue or a non-hard surface alley. The City Building Official may permit materials other than asphahic cement concrete, Portland cement concrete or manufactured paving materials such as brick, but excluding crushed rock or chipseal surfaces, for parking areas and drives if the resultant paving provides a similar, durable, permanent hard surface. The City Building Official may permit the use of crushed limestone or gravel (free from clay, shale, or objectionable material) areas for bicycle parking, provided that edging materials, such as landscape timbers, are used so that the bicycle parking area is clearly demarcated and the rock material is contained. 2a. Parking areas shall have the minimum dimensions illustrated in the figure at the end of this subsection B showing each of the parking configurations permitted. Where the edges of parking spaces are curved, as on a curved aisle, all angles shall be measured between the straightedges of the parking spaces and tangents to the curved edges at their point of intersection. Required bicycle parking spaces shall be at least two feet (2') by six feet (6'). 2n. Required bicycle parking racks shall be designed to support the bicycle by its frame and allow the frame and at least one wheel to be locked using either a cable lock or a U-shaped lock. Bicycle lockers and secure indoor storage facilities are also allowed. 3e. Bicycle parking facilities shall be located in a clearly designated, safe and convenient location. Bicycle parking is allowed in front and side yards in all zones, provided that the bicycle parking area requires that no more than twenty five (25) percent of the yard is paved. 14-6N-1J: REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES AND BICYCLE PARKING SPACES: 7. The following provisions apply to bicycle parking: a: In all cases where bicycle parking is required, a minimum of two spaces shall be provided. b. After the first fifty (50) bicycle parking spaces are provided, additional spaces are required at fifty (50) percent of the number required under by this Section. c. Where the expected need for bicycle parking for a particular uses is uncertain due to unknown or unusual operating characteristics of the use, the City Building Official may authorize that construction and provision of not more than fifty (50) percent of the bicycle parking spaces be deferred. The land area required for the deferred bicycle parking spaces shall be maintained in reserve. If the City Building Official determines at some point in the future that the additional parking spaces are needed, the property owner will be required to install the parking in the reserved area. A written agreement, properly executed by the owner of the property on which the reserved area is located, assuring the installation of bicycle parking within the reserved area by the owner if so ordered by the City Building Official, and binding upon their successors and assigns, shall be recorded as a covenant running with the land. ppdadmmkb~kcpark .ord ~ 0 0 E .E o ~n ~ o o o o 0 ~o ~', .co r~ ~ Z xZ n~ u. Ordinance No. ~ Page 2 shall be measured between the straight- edges of the parking spaces and tan- gents to the curved edges at their point of intersection. Required bicycle parking spaces shall 3e at least two feet (2') by six feet (6'). Required bicvcle parking racks shall be designed to support the btcycle by its frame and al ow the use of either a cable lock or a U-shaped lock. Bicycle lockers and secure indoor storage facilities are tion," tion e, e. Bicycle in front providin (25) Title 14, Subsection Off-Street as follows: 14-6N-1J: STREET PARKING 6, Article N. Subsection 1, ~bsection 3, entitled "Loca- amended by adding Subsec- facilities shall be located safe and conve- Bicycle parking is allowed ide yards in all zones, if ~ parking in the required more than twenty five of yard being paved. ter 6, N, Subsection 1, entitled Number of king Spaces" hereby amended REQUIRED NL ~ER OF OFF- {KING SPACES BICYCLE 'ACES: ns 1 and 2 are as per exhibit A. 7. The fol provisions apply bicycle a. In cases where bicycle parki re- d, a minimum of two hall be b. Af the first fifty sp ices are provided, additional ar required at fifty {50} percent of m ~ber required under by this Section, c. here the expected need for bicycle rking for a particular uses is uncertain Je to unknown or unusual operating ~aracterlsfics of the use, the Building fficial may authorize that construction ~nd provision of not more than fifty {50) ,rcent of the bicycle parking spaces be deferred. The land area required for the Ideferrsd bicycle parking spaces shall be maintained in r.eserve. Ifan enforcement official determines at some point in the future the additional parking spaces are Ordinance No. Page 3 needed, the property owner will be re- / quired to install the parking in the re-/ served area. A written agreement, erly executed by the owner of the erty on which the reserved area is Ic ed, assuring the installation of parking within the reserved area the owner if so ordered be the official, and binding upon th~ sors and assigns, shall be covenant running with the SECTION II. REPEALER. All parts of ordinances in sicns of this Ordinance are h SECTION III. provision or part of the adjudged.to be invalid or adjudication shall not Ordinance as a whole or I: tutional. SECTION IV. EF: nance shall be in approval and Passed and succes- as a and the provi- ;by repealed. If any section, ~nce shall be ;titutional, such the validity of the section, provision dged invalid or unconsti- DATE. This Ordi- after its final passage, :ation, as provided by law. ~roved this day of ,19 MAYOR C :LERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 21st day of Novem- ber, 1995, in the Civic Center Council Cham- bers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will consid- er: 1. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult day care, elder family homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa City, and to change the definition of elderly. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to require bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential development. An ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.2 acre tract of land located east of 01d Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single- Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Overlay. Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF 5.7 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DUBU- QUE ROAD NORTH OF DODGE STREET FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, TO OPDH-8, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT H OVERLAY WHEREAS, Owner, as legal title holde~ ~licant, as purchaser, have City rezone approximately 5.7 east of Dubuque Road Street from RS-5, Low D, Residential, to OPDH-8, i Housing Overlay; AS, the proposed ~ I will permit t a densiW big ~ current allows; and §414.5 (1995) pro- Iowa CiW may impose on granting the rezoning bore the existing regula- isfy public needs directly change; and characteri,, vides that reasonable request, over a~ tions, in order caused by the developme~ the publi( of Single- Devel- due to develo of the sub requires careft ~nsideration of such ~niag and safe- ty as ensuring that multi-family de meat has adeq~ and is )ropriatelV landscaped tc scale with the adjacent RS-5 zone WHEREAS, it is also necessary and ate to preserve to the extent natural features of the site during said features being the cedar trees adjacent to Dubuque Road; and nd opri- the WHEREAS, Owner and Applicant acknowl- edge that certain conditions and restrictions are reasonable in order to ensure safe and appropri- ate development of the subject tract; and WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant have agreed to develop this property in accordance with certain terms and conditions to ensure safe and appropriate development of the sub- ject tract; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Compre- hensive Plan, the proposed razoning will allow ORDINANCENO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF 5.7 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DUBU- QUE ROAD NORTH OF DODGE STREET FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, TO OPDH-8, PLANNED DEVELOPIVlENT HOUSING OVERLAY WHEREAS, Owner, as legal title holder, and Applicant, as purchaser, have requested that the City rezone approximately 5.7 acres of land located east of Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single- Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Devel- opment Housing Overlay; and WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning will permit the development of residential uses at a density higher than the current RS-5 zoning allows; and . WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 {199§} pro- vides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting the rezoning request, over and above the existing regula- tions, in order to satisfy public needs directly caused by the requested change; and WHEREAS, due to certain characteristics, development of the subject property will affect the public safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, due to such characteristics, development of the subject property requires careful consideration of such planning and safe- ty issues as ensuring that the multi-family development has adequate street access and is appropriately landscaped to make it compatible in scale with the adjacent RS-5 zone; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary and appropri- ate to preserve to the extent possible the natural features of the site during construction, said features being the cedar trees located adjacent to Dubuque Road; and WHEREAS, Owner and Applicant acknowl- edge that certain conditions and restrictions are reasonable in order to ensure safe and appropri- ate development of the subject tract; and WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant have agreed to develop this property in accordance with certain terms and conditions to ensure safe and appropriate development of the sub- ject tract; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Compre- hensive Plan, the proposed rezoning will allow Ordinance No. Page 2 development of affordable housing at a medium density in an area where public services end commercial development are available to serve such housing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. APPROVAL. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agree- ment as authorized by Iowa Code §414.5 {1995), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, the property described below is conditionally reclassified from its present classification of RS-5 to OPDH- 8: South 2 acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. Also described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence east 40 rods; thence north 8 rods; thence west 40 rods; thence south on the quarter section line to the place of beginning. Also, a tract legally described as: All lot 2 Ricords Sub. Div. N.E. ~A S.W. 1/~ Sec. 2-79-6 Except U.S. Highway 8261 1 .A. & PT Lot 3 N. of Hw¥. Ex. St, R/W, and a parcel of land located in the NE ~ SW ~A of Section 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M., CiW of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, as shown on Right-of-Way Plat, Exhibit "a" at- tached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. SECTION II. ZONING MAP. Upon final pas- sage, approval and publication of this Ordi- nance as provided by law, the Building Official is herebv authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this zoning amendment. SECTION I11. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREE- MENT. Following final passage and approval of this Ordinance, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owners, applicants end the City. Further, upon certification by the City Manager or Designee that all conditions con- tained in the Conditional Zoning Agreement have been complied with and. satisfied, the Mayor is herebv authorized and directed to Ordinance NO. Page 3 sign, and the City Clerk to attest, a release of all conditions placed upon the property by reason of the Conditional Zoning Agreement, a certified copy of which shall be recorded in the Office of the Johnson County Recorder at the Applicant's expense. SECTION IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORD- ING. Upon passage and approval of this ordi- nance, and after execution of the Conditional Zoning AgreemEnt, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance and the Conditional Zoning Agree- ment for recordation in the Office of the Re- corder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Applicant's expense, all as provided by law. SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION VI. 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation (hereafter "City"), Charles W. Ruppert and Marie E. Ruppert, husband and wife, and Mary Alice Hitchcock and Lee Hitchcock, husband and wife, (hereafter "Owner"), and Saratoga Springs Limited Partnership (hereafter "Applicant"). WHEREAS, Owner, as legal title holder, and Applicant, as purchaser, have requested that the City fezone approximately 5.7 acres of land located east of Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay; and WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning will permit the development of residential uses at a density higher than the current RS-5 zoning allows; and WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (1995) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting the rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs directly caused by the requested zoning change; and WHEREAS, due to certain characteristics, development of the subject property will affect the public safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, due to such characteristics, development of the subject property requires careful consideration of such planning and safety issues as ensuring that the multi-family develop- ment has adequate street access and is appropriately landscaped to make it compatible in scale with the adjacent RS-5 zone; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary and appropriate to preserve to the extent possible the natural features of the site during construction, said features being the cedar trees located adjacent to Dubuque Road. and WHEREAS, Owner and Applicant acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are reasonable in order to ensure safe and appropriate development of the subject tract, and Owner and City wish to enter into an agreement to memorialize the agreed-upon terms and conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises contained herein, Owner, Applicant and City hereby agree as follows: Mary Alice Hitchcock and Lee Hitchcock are the legal title holders of properties on the east side of Dubuque Road, which properties are more particularly described as follows: South 2 acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. Also described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence east 40 rods; thence north 8 rods; thence west 40 rods; thence south on the quarter section line to the place of beginning. 2 Charles W. Ruppert and Marie E. Ruppert are the legal title holders of properties on the east side of Dubuque Road, which properties are more particularly described as follows: All lot 2 Ricords Sub. Div. N.E. ~ S.W. ~ Sec. 2-79-6 Except U.S. Highway //261 1 .A. & PT Lot 3 N. of Hwy. Ex. St. R/W, and a parcel of land located in the NE 'A SW 'A of Section 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M., City of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, as shown on Right-of-Way Plat, Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. Owner, Applicant and City acknowledge that, due to certain characteristics, development of the subject property will affect the public safety and welfare, and development of the subject property requires careful consideration of such planning and safety issues as ensuring that the multi-family development has adequate street access and is appropriately landscaped to make it compatible in scale with the adjacent RS-5 zone. Further, Owner, Applicant and City also acknowledge that it is necessary and appropriate to preserve to the extent possible the natural features of the site during construction, said features being the cedar trees located adjacent to Dubuque Road. In consideration of the City's rezoning of the subject property from RS-5 to OPDH-8, Owner and Applicant agree that development and use of the subject property will conform to the approved OPDH plan and RS-8 regulations, as applicable, as well as the following additional conditions: In order to preserve to the extent possible the natural features of the site during construction, prior to developrnent of the property, a tree protection plan will be submitted to the City detailing the measures to be taken to protect the cedar trees located adjacent to Dubuque Road in the area shown on the OPDH plan. The tree protection plan shall be approved by the City Forester. The tree protection plan may identify trees to be removed to allow the construction of the proposed street, Saratoga Place. To ensure that the multi-family development has adequate street access, Saratoga Place, the street proposed within rezoned area, shall be constructed prior to the issuance of a building permit for either the four-plex or eight-plex buildings shown on the OPDH plan. Pr~or to the issuance of a building permit for any building shown on the OPDH plan, a landscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Forester. The landscaping plan shall be designed to minimize the appearance of the change in scale between the proposed multi-family development and the adjacent single-family RS-5 zone across Saratoga Place. The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on land under Iowa Code §414.5 (1995), and that said conditions satisfy the public safety needs as well as the public's aesthetic needs directly resulting from the requested zoning change and proposed development. 3 The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that in the event the subject property is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform with the terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant running with the title to the land unless or until released by record of the City. The Parties further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind all successors, representatives and assignees of the Parties. Further, upon certification by the City Manager or Designee that all conditions con- tained in the Conditional Zoning Agreement have been complied with and satisfied, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, a release of all conditions placed upon the property by reason of the Conditional Zoning Agreement, a certified copy of which shall be recorded in the Office of the Johnson County Recorder at the Applicant's expense. Owner and Applicant acknowledge that nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner and Applicant from complying with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. The Parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the Ordinance rezoning the subject property; and that upon adoption and publication of the ordinance, the Iowa City City Clerk shall record this Agreement in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at City expense, Dated this day of ,1995. OWNER By: Charles W. Ruppert By: Mary Alice Hitchcock By: By: Marie E. Ruppert Lee Hitchcock SARATOGA SPRINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Charles Eastham, President By: Robert P. Burns 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY By: Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Attest: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Approved by: - ~ ~/ ,l /~--City torney' STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of , 19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County, in said State, personally appeared Charles W. Ruppert and Marie E. Ruppert, to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa STATE OF ) ) ss: COUNTY ) On this day of , 19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County, in said State, personally appeared Mary Alice Hitchcock and Lee Hitchcock, to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 5 STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this __ day of ,19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared , to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that the person is one of the partners of , an Iowa General/Limited Partnership, and that the instrument was signed on behalf of the partnership by authority of the partners; and the partner acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the partnership by it, and by the partner voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of ,19__, before me, · a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Susan M. Horowitz and Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, and, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation, and that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of its City Council, as contained in (Ordinance) (Resolution) No. passed by the City Council, on the day of , 1 9 , and that Susan M. Horowitz and Marian K. Karr acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 13, 1995 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Re: REZ95-0010. Saratoga Springs At its August 17 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission deferred consideration of this application until after the City Council's discussion of affordable housing policies. The Council discussed affordable housing policies at a special meeting on September 30 and is scheduled to continue its discussion on November 27. The applicant has asked that a revised rezoning application be considered by the Commission at this time. The applicant has revised the application by reducing its size to approximately 4.2 acres. The applicant's revised plan indicates that approximately 2.2 acres shown on the previous OPDH plan would remain RS-5 and would develop as a single family subdivision according to the RS-5 standards. It should be noted that although a subdivision concept appears on this plan, it is not being approved as part of this rezoning. Approval of a subdivision will require a separate application. The applicant is proposing that the southern 1.76 acre portion of the property previously considered for rezoning to OPDH-8, be rezoned to allow the construction of one 8-plex building and 4 townhouse- style units for a density of 8 units per acre. The remaining 2.44 acres of the Ruppert property would be rezoned OPDH and would require future approval of a revised OPDH plan prior to development beyond the existing single-family dwelling which exists on the property. As proposed by the applicant, the zoning boundary change from RS-5 to OPDH-8 would occur along the proposed street named Saratoga Place. Generally it is not good zoning practice to have zoning transitions occur at the street frontage. It has been the City's policy as adopted in the comprehensive plan to make zoning transitions at rear or side lot lines. In this manner the differences in the two zones are less noticeable. This is especially important when there is a change in scale permitted between the two zones. However, with careful site design, landscaping and building design it may be possible to provide the appropriate transition from single-family to multi-family or attached housing. The Wellington Condominiums development in the Village Green Subdivision is an example. Although in that case the density was not greater than the adjacent single-family development, townhouses were built directly across from single-family lots. The use of extensive setbacks, landscaping and architectural design which is similar to the surrounding single family homes helped to achieve this transition. In this case, the applicant is proposing to build Saratoga Place as a public street. As shown on the attached plan the north side of Saratoga Place would contain nine single-family lots which would retain their RS-5 zoning. The south side of the street would contain a Planned Development consisting of one two-story 8-plex building and a group of four two-story townhouses. As noted above the City is being asked to approve the OPDH plan at this time. The subdivision plan would be submitted at a later date. The single-family structures on the north side of Saratoga Place could be either one or two story dwellings. The applicant is proposing two-story dwellings on the south side of Saratoga Place. The 8-plex building will have a footprint of over 4,500 square feet in area. In comparison the single-family homes to the north will probably have footprints less than 2,000 square feet in area. The design of the 8-plex does contain elements such as a protruding entryway, balconies, and a varied roof line, which will help delineate the north facade and make it more compatible with smaller buildings. The grade of the property gradually falls from west to east. The placement of the 8-plex on a lower area of the property will also help reduce its perceived scale. Landscaping in the front yard of the 8-plex could further be used to reduce the perceived scale of the proposed 8-plex and make it more compatible with the proposed adjacent single-family homes. If the proposed OPDH plan is approved staff recommends that a more detailed landscaping plan, which is designed to minimize the scale of the buildings on the south side of Saratoga Place, be required with the final OPDH plan. The proposed 4-plex on the south side of Saratoga Place will be in the form of a cluster of townhouses. Each townhouse will have a footprint of approximately 800 square feet and will be two stories tall. The total 4-plex will have a footprint of approximately 3,200 square feet. Because of its architectural arrangement the perceived scale of the townhouses should be compatible with the proposed single-family homes to the north. Access to the proposed OPDH development would be via the proposed Saratoga Place, a public street. Saratoga Place would actually be included within the single family subdivision anticipated in the future. To assure that the street is constructed to serve this development, the conditional zoning agreement should Include a provision requiring its construction with the proposed OPDH development. As discussed with the previous proposal, staff recommends that a tree protection plan be required for the existing cedar trees adjacent to Old Dubuque Road. To avoid grading and construction within the critical root zone of these trees the OPDH plan proposes that the public sidewalk be located within a public access easement rather than the Old Dubuque Road right-of-way. The June 15 staff report discussed the proposal to provide a portion of the required parking in reserve so that the amount of paving can be minimized. With this plan the applicant is proposing to provide 18 of the required 24 spaces. Six spaces are shown in reserve, and would be built in the future if the City determines that they are needed to serve the development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the proposed rezoning from RS-5 to OPDH-8 be approved conditioned upon: Approval of a landscaping plan which is designed to minimize perceived change in scale between the proposed developments on each side of Saratoga Place. Approval by the City Forester of a tree protection plan submitted by the applicant for the existing cedar trees prior to final OPDH plan approval. The requirement that Saratoga Place be built prior to the issuance of a building permit for the buildings in the OPDH plan. Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director Dept. of Planning & Community Development A']-]'ACHMENTS 1. OPDH plan 2. Elevation drawings tpl-1 FOLLOWING I$ ,.e. -'~ BE~ DOOU~NT AVAK.ABLE ',% OLL/ 06Z .-~. - ~[ 0 o.J I Z II MASTER BEDROOM 12'-0"x11'-0" BED~]OOM BED~500M ........ ' ............................................... 8'-0"x13'-0" 8'-0"x13'-0" ~ ,~ I"P,T;, "' \ MASTER '"'- '~~ BEDROOM BEDROOM IBASH DINING 9'x8' LWING/FAMILY 10'x15'-6" I B E D~200M I I 10'- O"x8'- 0" I j LIVING/FAMiLY 0 ~,,~10'x15'- 6" .~,.~ 1000 S.F '~ ~ 1000 S.F. 1000 1000 S.F. o TOTAl_ BUILDING GROSS FLOOR AREA = 9,391 SF. 5 BR. 8-PLEX MAIN FLOOR PLAN (BUlLDIN(; IYPE A) DINING i LIViNG/FAMI[ Y 9'x8' >- ~ 10'x15'-6" r 18 S.F. DINING LIVING/FAMILY g'xT' . ~ 1018 S r. 10'xl5'-6" LIV1N G/FAIvI~L Y DINING 1018 SF. l'"~ ..... ~o J 10'x15'- 6" j m LIVING/FAMILY 9':~8' DINING .3 BR. 8-PLEX SECOND FLOOR PLAN (BU)LDING TYPE A) 3 BR. 4-PLEX FRONT ELEVATION ~ ......... ZZZZ~ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZYZZZZ~ZZZZZ-ZZZZZZ£~ 5 BR. 4-PLEX REAR ELEVATION ,3 BR. ROOF PLAN I I I I 4-PLEX I 3 BR. 4-PLEX SIDE ELEVATION SCALE I/8~ = 1'-0' (BUILDING TYPE C) ..3 BR. 4-PLEX SIDE ELEVATION SCALE I/8' = i'-O' (BUILDING rtp[ C) 8-o,,o-o $1 9/.,g o-I .....t ............~........ I~ 8---'.- ; .......... ~--,-~--' ¥ -~o-0 BEOROOM m BEDRO0~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~11 ' T- .......... ~ ~ ~ ~s,EE ~ ~ ~ ~ r ......... m t ~ BEDRO0~ ~DROOU ~ ~ ", ..... :..:_::.._t~ .......~,,--~-.,.-~-.._,-....~.~ .......~___..:: ..... ~ .....:..:_.: ........: ....._' .....~ ~ BR. 4-PLEX SECOND ~LOOR PLAN .3 BR. 4-PLEX MAIN FLOOR PLAN TOTAL BUILDING GROSS AREA = 4288 SF. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 17, 1995 To: City Council and City Manager From.~vlarianne Milkman, Community Development Coordinator ~,;;, Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Development Re: Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Development Background In the FY95 funding process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, Robert Burns and Associates and the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF) were allocated $150,000 in CDBG and $150,000 in HOME monies to construct 133 affordable rental housing units as part of a 324 unit, mixed income development on a 30 acre site. This allocation was subject to securing the site as well as other funding. Mr. Burns and GICHF were unable to secure this site. After considerable efforts to find another site, they obtained an accepted purchase offer for five acres of land on North Dubuque Road. This is the site of the proposed Saratoga Spdngs development. The purchase offer expires January 9, 1996. Mr. Burns and GICHF originally proposed a development for 66 units of affordable rental housing on this site, with the units to be rented to families below 60% median income. This development was viewed as too dense. In response to a variety of concerns from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the neighborhood, and the City Council, the number of units was reduced first to 41, then 32, and now 21 units. Current Proposal The current proposal for the site now consists of 21 units, of which 12 are multi-family (four 3- bedroom townhouses, and one building with eight 3-bedroom units). These units are all to be rented to households below 60% median income. The remaining nine units will be single family detached homes to be owned or rented by households below 80% of median income with the land possibly being held by GICHF in a land trust. The townhouses will be rented at $639 and the apartments at $526 per month (excluding the $75 utility allowance). HUD Fair Market Rent for 3-bedroom units is $640 (excluding the $75 utility allowance). Project Costs At this time estimated project costs are available for land and site development of the whole site, and for construction and soft costs for the 12 multi-family units only. Land costs for total site ($44,118/acre) Total site development costs Total $225,000 295,441 $520,441 Sources of Funds: FY95 CDBG/HOME (City) FY96 HOME (City) Saratoga Springs Limited Partnership (to be repaid with LI HTC funds) Total $300,000 98,441 122,000 $520,441 Costs for 12 multi-family units: Total costs for land, site development, soft costs, construction $1,415,129 - 1,506,543' Per unit cost $117,927 -125,545' 'Note: The range in total and per-unit cost is due to the difficulty of determining how site development costs should be split between the single-family and multi-family units. Sources of Funds: Iowa Finance Authority loan State HOME loan Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Equity Iowa City CDBG/HOME Total 40,000 698,263 54O,599 "395,441 "1,674,303 "Note: Part of the City's CDBG/HOME funds will be used for land acquisition and the site development of the single-family portion of the project. That is why the total sources of funds exceed the cost of the 12 multi-family units. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations The Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the proposed zoning cl3anges for this development on a vote of 0-5. The Commission will discuss the reasons for this vote with you at the November 20 informal meeting. Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) Recommendation The HCDC recommended approval of the proposed development on a vote of 6-1 (Falb voting no). They also recommended increasing the City's CDBG and HOME funding allocation for this project from $300,000 to $398,441. The Commission felt that circumstances had fomed a drastic reduction in the number of units on this site, resulting in higher per-unit costs. They felt it was important to get at least 21 units of housing affordable to low income residents constructed. (Partial minutes of this meeting are attached.) Commission members will also be available to discuss their recommendations on November 20. 3 Staff Comments and Recommendations In reviewing the costs and financing of this project, staff finds a number of troubling elements. Total per unit cost is very high. Using the lower estimate of approximately $118,000 per unit for the 12 multi-family units, this figure is still well above the $85,000 cost of the single family owner-occupied modular home on Fifth Avenue recently constructed by the City, and the $89,000 cost of the public rental housing units currently under construction in Whispering Meadows. Also market rate 3-bedroom condominiums (owner-occupied/rental) in Iowa City can be acquired for between $67,000 and $90,000. The subsidy provided through various state and federel funding sources is intended to provide for the increased costs created by maintaining fair market rents for 20 years or more, the extre managementsand paper work involved with this type of project. Although subsidies are needed, we know from experience that it is possible to produce affordable housing units at a lower cost. 2. It is not clear at this time how the construction of the single family units will be financed. The entire project is being financed without any conventional financing. Generally CDBG/HOME funds are used for gap financing. By requesting 100% of the financing from public sources, this puts a high demand on the State's HOME funds and the LIHTC allocation. Competition for these funds is fierce. While we appreciate the great difficulties in finding sites for affordable housing in Iowa City, and the efforts that Mr. Burns and GICHF have made to accommodate the concerns of all parties, the result is a partial development with very high per unit costs. We feel that this is not the best way to use the City's federal funds, and we cannot recommend approval of this project. bC4-4MM MINUTES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995 - 6:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER - LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Donovan, Charlie Eastham, John Falb, Jim Harris, Linda Murray, Christina Randall, Tim Ruxton, Gretchen Schmuch, Linda Swenson (6:43 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Steve Long, Marianne Milkman, Steve Nasby, Linda Severson, Jeff Haring OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Burns, Loft Higgins CALL TO OIRDER AND CONSIDERATION OF THE OCTOBER 12. 1995. MINUTES: Chairperson Murray called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. JY[Q.T_J_Q~: Randall moved to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1995, meeting as amended. Eastham seconded. In the header, under Members Present, change Linda Swenson, ~ Swenson. Donovan clarified that her intent is to abstain from votes on the GICHF/Burns Project, as she is a resident of the Dubuque Road area, but this is not a conflict of interest issue. Donovan said she would like to continue taking part in Commission discussions. Donovan asked that the minutes reflect this consideration. Staff requested that the comments made by the Commissioners regarding the flood GPRs also be added to the minutes. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0, wEh Swenson absent. PUBLIC/MEMBER DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Murray said the time line for the review of CITY STEPS and the FY97 CDBG/HOME allocation process is very tight. Murray asked that Commission members be prepared to discuss scheduling at the December meeting. COUNCIL UPDATE: Murray said the GICHF\Burns rezoning is about to go to Council for its consideration and a public hearing. There was no further discussion. PUBLIC DISC_J_OSURE OF ASSISTANCE TO A CITYEMPLOYEE: Milkman said that when a City employee applies for any federal assistance under the Housing Rehabilitation program, the City will disclose this to the public. Milkman said there is no conflict since State and Federal Law permits public employees to receive assistance if they meet all eligibility requirements and are not given preferential treatment. The City employee involved is Sandy Parrott. No objections were noted from the Commission. Housing & Community Development Commission November 9, 1995 Page 2 MONITORING ~;DBG/HOME PROJECTS: Milkman explained the procedures for monitoring CDBG and/or HOME projects. Milkman said that the monitoring is a voluntary activity. Milkman asked that members make an effort to become familiar with the projects they have been assigned, because most of the Commission is familiar with projects only in theory, not in practice. She emphasized that the knowledge gained by monitoring comes in handy during the allocation process. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION ON THE GICHF/BURNS OLD DUBUQUE ROAD PROJECT: Eastham said he will be abstaining from consideration and discussion on this matter as he serves as President of the Board for the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship {GICHF), Donevan said she will be abstaining from votes on this matter as she is a resident of the neighborhood in which the project is proposed to be located, but she would like to participate in the discussion. Milkman and Bob Burns briefed the Commission on the history of the project. Milkman said that due to the limited time-frame and the number of issues involved, she feels the Commission should phrase its motions to state its general opinion on the issue in one motion, and consider funding amounts, etc., in further motions. Burns said consideration of this project may be on its last leg, as the Planning and Zoning Commission had rejected the most recent rezoning proposal. Burns said he is asking the Commission for a favorable vote which he can take before the City Council. The City Council will hold a public hearing at its November 21, 1995, meeting and will have the first vote on rezoning at its November 27, 1995, meeting. If successful, the Council would vote on the final rezoning on November 28, 1995. Burns also noted that the purchase agreement for the site expires on January 9, 1996. Falb questioned what appears to be a vast difference in the amount of subsidy per unit between the original proposal (for 133 units) and the most recent proposal of 21 subsidized units. In response to a question, Nasby said the per unit cost of the multi-family units under the current proposal would be $123,174 or approximately $92.50 per square foot using the figures Bob Burns had provided. Additionally, the $123,174 would include approximately $19,000 in City CDBG\HOME funds per unit (based on the 21 unit plan). Swenson asked what the rents would have been under previous proposals and whether the rent is still "affordable" under the current proposal. Burns did not have information on hand regarding the rent structure of previous proposals, but said the rents would be $639 per unit for the four townhouses and $528 per unit for the eight apartments, plus $75 for the utility allowance. Swenson wished to state that the rent is on the brink of no longer being affordable and said that until the Planning and Zoning Commission is willing to give some ground on zoning issues the price per unit is going to remain relatively high and investors, the City included, are not going to invest in these kinds of projects. Swenson said that until the price per unit becomes more reasonable she feels the figures should be published in local newspapers to depict how much the Commission is forced to accept as a price per unit. The Commission felt an additional Housing & Community Development Commission November 9, 1995 Page 3 effort should be made to meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss these matters. Donoven said, in fairness to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as she was present at the last meeting, the Commission appeared to favor the 33 unit proposal. She noted it appeared to be the Council that wanted even fewer units. Swenson asked how much, as a private investor, Burns intends to contribute to the project. Burns said various private investors will contribute upwards of $540,599 (through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program), of which he will contribute 1 percent. Burns said he does intend to receive a tax credit for the investment. Falb asked if the loans for additional funding have been approved by the State. Burns said these have not yet been approved and he would be sending the loan applications in the following afternoon. In regards to the nine single*family units, Donovan said she feels the neighborhood would prefer owner-occupied units. Milkman noted that should the single-family units be rentals, there is no intent on the part of Burns to apply for additional City funds, but additional federal funds and state funds may be an option. Burns wished to clarify that neither the financing structure nor the occupancy status of these nine units has been decided. J~T.[D.~: Harris moved to endorse the project as an appropriate use of the $300,000 in FY95 CDBG ~d HOME funding, for the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship/Bob Burns Affordable Housing Project. Randall seconded. Milkman told the Commission that she had recently discussed the project with Karin Franklin, Director of the Planning Department, and that they had come to the conclusion that the City can not support the proposal in its current format. Milkman said the per unit costs are too high and the City feels the funds could be invested in a more cost effective manner. Murray said she is no longer really attracted to the project, but said this must be the price of doing business in Iowa City. Harris reiterated sentiments stated earlier regarding apparent political barriers to p,oducing affordable housing units. Swenson said that at this price level she would have preferred that the units would be single-family. Burns emphasized that the project still falls within most recognized guidelines for costs, and that the ratio of subsidy to private investment (federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits) is approximately 60140. Burns said that according to the figures supplied by Mary Ann Dennis, the total cost of the Whispering Meadows project (duplexes), including land, was $739,845 or $92,481 per unit in 1992 dollars. The motion carried on a vote of 6-1-2, with Faib voting no, and Eastham and Donoven abstaining. Burns said the site development and land acquisition cost would be $520,441; with $122,000 for land acquisition coming from the Limited Partnership and the balance of $398,441 being paid by City CDBG\HOME funds. The Commission then discussed the additional funds that would be needed. in response to a question, Burns stated that $98,441 were in addition to the $300,000 in FY95 CDBG\HOME funds originally allocated. Housing & Community Development Commission November 9, 1995 Page 4 J~[l~.J.!~[: Randall moved to recommend, ~at should the GICHF/Bume Affordable Rental Housing Project (21 unit propose]) pass Council, that an additional $98,441 In FY96 CDI~G/HOME funds be allocated for site acquisition and site development. Ruxton seconded. Falb asked about the implications of not approving the additional $100,000. Burns said this would make the affordable rental project financially infeasible as rents would be increased. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Earthare not voting). November 21, 1995 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, lA 52245 Dear Council Members: We are here this evening to make a very brief presentation regarding the proposed rezoning on Dubuque Road. Because we have presented our concerns regarding changing the RS-5 zoning designation for this parcel in other heatings, tonight we will simply outline those concerns which have been addressed by the most recent submission, and point out issues and questions that we believe require further consideration before any rezoning The current site plan has reduced or eliminated several of the objections we raised in previous hearings. Specifically, the current site plan: · provides a safer entrance to Dnbuque Road (previous plans contained an intersection which had dangerous limitations in sight distance); contains varied housing types including single-family homes which are more consistent with the surrounding neighborhood; * significantly reduces the potential traffic congestion on Dobaque Road and Dodge Street; and ,, attenuates many of the safety problems associated with a higher density project. While we view this plan more favorably than those previously submitted by Mr. Bums and the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, a number of concerns and questions remain. Among the issues which we believe merit further consideration and exploration are: * rezoning the Ruppert home site to CN- 1 rather than OPDH-8 (we believe that residential developrecur is wholly inappropriate for this site because of its proximity to heavy Dodge Street traffic); the need for a formal site survey to determine the actual size of the parcels in question -- recent memos from city staff have been inconsistent in their representation of the sizes of the parcels and in recent discussions there seems to some confusion regarding the ownership of the specific parcels; * the need for the 9-lot subdivision to be considered concurrently with the application for rezoning of the adjacent parcel in order to accurately represent the site plan; o the provision of the sidewalks along Dubuque Road to ensure the safety of pedestrian traffic; and, * the provision of a neighborhood park to address the severe open-space deftell in the neighborhood, and to foster interactions between the existing residents and those who would come to live in the new development. In sum, while we believe that this overall site plan is much improved over previous versions, until the likelihood of residential development of apartments on the comer of Dodge Street and Dubuque Road can be eliminated and the remaining issues can be addressed, we remain opposed to rezoning of this area to a higher density. Sincerely, Dubuque Road Neighbors CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municip~ (hereafter "City"), Charles W. Ruppert and Marie E. Ruppert, husband and Alice Hitchcock Lee Hitchcock, husband and wife, (hereafter "Owm Springs Limited ership (hereafter "Applicant"}. and Mary and Saratoga WHEREAS, Owner a City rezone ap[ Street from RS-5, Low Housing Overlay; and title holder, and Applicant, as purchaser ~ly 5.7 acres of land located east of DubuqL gle-Family Residential, to uested that the and north of Dodge Planned Development WHEREAS, the [ higher than the current :oning will permit the develo zoning allows; and of residential uses at a density WHEREAS, Iowa Code §41 (1995) provides reasonable conditions on ting the rezonin regulations, in order to satisfy p blic needs dire~ and the City of Iowa City may impose uest, over and above the existing caused by the requested zoning change; WHEREAS, due to certain charact~ public safety and welfare; and ~ment of the subject property will affect the WHEREAS, due to suc consideration of such planning and ment has adequate street access scale with the adjacent RS-5 zor development of the subject property requires careful issues as ensuring that the multi-family develop- appropriately landscaped to make it compatible in WHEREAS, it features of the site during to Dubuque Road. and · late to preserve to the extent possible the natural d features being the cedar trees located adjacent WHEREAS, Owner and reasonable in order to Owner and City wish conditions. safe and enterinto an that certain conditions ~nd restrictions are development of the subject tract, and to memorialize the agreed-upon terms and NOW, THEREFOR m consideration of mutual and City hereby as follows: herein, Owner, Applicant Mary AI ~ Hitchcock and Lee Hitchcock are ~e legaltitle holders of properties on the east of Dubuque Road, which are more particularly described as South 2 acres of the West Half of Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of t~e 5th P.M. Also described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of th.e ~outheast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, ~ange 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence east 40 rods; thence north 8 rods; thence west 40 rods; thence south on the quarter section line to the place .of begi~,n, ing. 2 ,, east follo~ is W. Ruppert and Marie E. Ruppert are the legal title holders of properties on the ;ide of Dubuque Road, which properties are mor~ y described as II lot 2 Ricords Sub. Div. N.E. ~A S.W. % ~1 1 .A. & PT Lot 3 N. of Hwy. Ex. St. RI ~E 'A SW ~ of Section 2, T79N, ~n County, Iowa, as shown on Ri~ nd by reference made a part h~ 2~79-6 Except U.S. Highway , and a parcel of land located in the 5th P.M., City of Iowa City, y Plat, Exhibit "A" attached Owner, and development of development of the and safety issues access and is apl RS-5 zone. Further, and appropriate to during construction, s~ Road. City acknowled ect property wi ect property ~ring that landscap, that, due to certain characteristics, the public safety and welfare, and careful consideration of such planning development has adequate street it compatible in scale with the adjacent City also acknowledge that it is necessary extent possible the natural features of the site being the cedar trees located adjacent to Dubuque In consideration of the and RS-8, Owner and A property will conform to as well as t ing of the subject property from RS-5 to OPDH-8 ree that development and use of the'subject I OPDH plan and RS-8 regulations, as applicable, titional c~ ~ns: Prior to devel¢ to the City dE adjacent to protection may street, S~ ment of the pr~ ;rty, a tree protection plan will be submitted ling the to be taken to protect the cedar trees located Road in area shown on the OPDH plan. The tree ~n shall be approved b the City Forester. The tree protection plan trees to be removed allow the construction of the proposed Place. b. The pro Saratog of a bui I permit for either the four- )lan. ~ll be constructed prior to the issuance ~ or eight-plex buildings shown on the c. Prior he issuance of a building permit any building shown on the OPDH pla~ ~ landscaping plan shall be submitted a'~d approved by the City Forester. ~ landscaping plan shall be designed to r~inimize the appearance of the ~ ~ge in scale between the proposed mulfix~amily develppment and the acent single-family RS-5 zone across Saratog P~,~. The ~ner and Applicant acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on land under Iowa Code §414.5 (1995), and that said conditions satisfy the public safety needs as well as the public's aesthetic needs directly resulting from the requested zoning change and proposed development. 3 The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that in the eve transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevel( terms ional Zoning Agreement, The Par be force and by record to the bE Further, upon rained in the Mayor is hereby of all conditions Agreement, a County Recorder at the, the subject property is conform with the acknowledge that this Conditional Zon nt running with the land and with .~ct as a covenant running with the ~ City, The Parties further ackr and bind all successors, rep by the City Ma Agreement shall be deemed to the land, and shall remain in full to the land unless or until released e that this agreement shall inure and assignees of the Parties. or Designee that all conditions con- g Agreeme have been complied with and satisfied, the and the City Clerk to attest, a release upon the )erty by reason of the Conditional Zoning of whi~ shall be recorded in the Office of the Johnson )plicant': ~ense, Owner and Applicant shall be construed to applicable local, state and fe The Parties agree that thi reference into tl publication of the the Johnson County R ~ that nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement Owner and Applicant from complying with all regulations, Dated this day the ~nal Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by :he subject property; and that upon adoption and ' City Clerk shall record this Agreement in City expense, 1995. OWF By: By: Charles W, Alice Hitchcock By: By: Marie E. Rupper Lee SARATOGA SPRI JGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: By: Charles President Robert P, Burns 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY By: Susan~rowitz, Mayor Attest: ~ Marian K. I~ity Clerk JOHNSON COUNTY ) ~ On this day of Notary Public in and for said and Marie E. Ruppert, to the within and foregoing in~ voluntary act and deed. by: City rice · 19 , before me, the undersigned, a in said State, personally appeared Charles W. Ruppert £o be the identical persons named in and who executed nd acknowledged that they executed the same as their STATE OF COUNT~ On this Notary and within and voluntary Iary Public in and for the State of Iowa ) ) ss: ) day of for said County, in said State, to me known to be the identical oing instrument, and acknowledged deed. · before me, the undersigned, a y Alice Hitchcock ; named in and who executed the executed the same as their Notary Public in and the State of Iowa 5 STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this and for the personally of the instrument partner ac partnership by it, of ,1 9 , before me, the wed, a Notary Public in of Iowa, personally appeared , to me who being by me duly sworn, did say 1 person is one of the partners , an Iowa Partnership, and that signed on behalf of the partnersh authority of the partners; and the the execution of the instrume to be the voluntary act and deed of the the partner voluntarily :uted. , Public in and for the State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of appeared Susan M. Horowitz by me duly sworn, did say they of Iowa City, Iowa; that the affixed the corporation, and by authority of its City 'as passed by on the that Susan M. Marian K. be their voluntary act deed and the voluntarily executed. ,19 , before me, Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally K. Karr, to me personally known, and, who, being Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, in (Ordinance) (Resolution) No. of , 19__, and I the execution of the instrument to act and deed of the corporation, by it Notary and for the State of Iowa COUNTY PROJI~CT NO. SECTION ROW-FEE ACQUIRED FROM SOLD TO: CIIARL}:S IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGlIT OF WAY PLAT EX}IIBI! "A" ~ STATE CONTROL ,~.4- ~A r,,~OOO-DCOOO)--~.~oS2 N~b00L T~NSIIIP ~ ~ PARCEL NO. AC, EASE I{OSS~ O~h~I~ OF IDA ROSS RANCE ~ C,/" AC, EXCESS.~EE,,C:)- // A( N 866 THIS AGREEMENT (hereafter "City"), Alice Hitchcock and Springs Limited CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT between the City of Iowa City, Io/~va, a Municipal Corporation ides W. Ruppert and Marie E. Ruppert,/husb.a, nd and, wife, and Mary Hitchcock, husband and wife, (her~'after Owner ), and Saratoga ~ip (hereafter "Applicant"). WHEREAS, Owner, as le City rezone approximatel Street from RS-5, Low Housing Overlay; and title holder, and Applicant, as 7 acres of land Single-Family have requested that the ue Road and north of Dodge OPDH-8, Planned Development WHEREAS, the ~ higher than the current RS-5 will permit'the allows; and ~ment of residential uses at a density WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (1 ~5) provide,~ reasonable conditions on granting rezonir regulations, in order to satisfy public dire~ and the City of Iowa City may impose request, over and above the existing caused by the requested zoning change; WHEREAS, due to certain characteristics public safety and welfare; and ment of the subject property will affect the WHEREAS, due to such characteristics, d consideration of such planning and ment has adequate street access and scale with the adjacent RS-5 zone; an )ment of the subject property requires careful :s as ensuring that the multi-family develop- lately landscaped to make it compatible in WHEREAS, it is also necessary and date to features of the site during said to Dubuque Road. and ~rve to the extent possible the natural being the cedar trees located adjacent WHEREAS, Owner and Applica~ reasonable in order to ensure Owner and City wish to enter conditions. acknowledge that and appropriate an agreement to conditions and restrictions are Iopment of the subject tract, and rialize the agreed-upon terms and NOW, THEREFORE, in cons[ of mutual promises and City hereby agree as f( )ws: lined herein, Owner, Applicant Mary Alice Hitchcc east side of Dub~ follows: and Lee Hitchcock are the Road, which properties are dders of properties on the ~articularly described as South 2 acres of the West Half of the Northwest uarter of Section 2, 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. Also described as: Comme :ing at the southwest corner of the southeast q of the northwest Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., east 40 rods; thence north 8 rods; thence west 40 rods; thence south on the quarter section line to the place of beginning. 2 £ east side follows: 3pert and Marie E. Ruppert are the legal title holders of properti Ds :)ubuque Road, wifich properties are more particularly des as All lot 2 'ds Sub. Div. N.E. ¥4 S.W. ~A Sec. 2-79-6 Exce #261 1 .A. Lot 3 N. of Hwy. Ex. St. R/W, and a parcel the NE ~A SW Section 2, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M. Johnson as shown on Right-of-Way Plat, hereto and by ~-e made a part hereto. Also de,, of a tract conveyed 136, Page 427, in the of a line 60 ft. normally of Primary Road No. 1; Highway located in ity of Iowa City, "A" attached as: All that part the State of Iowa by Conder ~tion recorded in Book :ords of Johnson lying northwesterly ance northwesterly )arallel to the centerline ~ining 0.1 1 acre, or less. Owner, Applicant and City development of the subject property development of the subject property and safety issues as ensuring that the access and is appropriately landscaped to m RS-5 zone. Further, Owner, Applicant and and appropriate to preserve to the during construction, said features being Road. that, ue to certain characteristics, affect public safety and welfare, and fful consideration of such planning development has adequate street it compatible in scale with the adjacent ~ also acknowledge that it is necessary sible the natural features of the site trees located adjacent to Dubuque In consideration of the City's rezoni of the sub property from RS~5 to OPDH-8 and RS-8, Owner and Applicant tee that ,ment and use of the subject property will conform to the appr, OPDH plan an¢ ~S-8 regulations, as applicable, as well as the following additio~ conditions: a. Prior to development property, a tree protection plan will be submitted to the City detailing t~ measures to be taken to pro~tect the cedar trees located adjacent to Dubuq~ Road in the area shown on ~,he OPDH plan. The tree protection plan sh,a'111 ; approved by the City Foreste~ The tree protection plan may identify tre~'s to be removed to allow the consRuction of the proposed b. The propo, t'street, Saratoga Place, shall be constructe(~prior to the issuance of a buildin ~ermit for either the four-plex or eight-plex bul~,dings shown on the OPDH pla ~ c. Prior to ~ issuance of a building permit for any building showy. n on the OPDH plan, a, tscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by tee City Forester. The ~ :aping plan shall be designed to minimize the appearance of the chan le in scala between the proposed multi-family developrr~nt and the adj~ ~nt single-family RS-5 zone across Saratoga Place. ~ The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on land under Iowa Code §414.5 (1995), and that 3 said coq,ditions satisfy the public safety needs as well directly r~,~ing from the requested zoning change an The Owner a'~ Applicant acknowledge that in transferred redeveloped, or subdivided, all re( terms Zoning Agreement, e that this Conditional be a covenant running the land and wi' force and effect as a cow mt running with by record of the City. The rties further to the benefit of and bind Further, upon certification tained in the Conditional Zoning Mayor is hereby authorized and di of all conditions placed upon th~ Agreement, a certified copy of County Recorder at the Applica public's aesthetic needs )osed development. the subject property is conform with the Owner and Applicant acknow shall be construed to applicable local, state and Agreement shall be deemed to the land, and shall remain in full to the land unless or until released that this agreement shall inure and assignees of the Parties. or Designee that all conditions con- oreplied with and satisfied, the to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, a release property by reason of the Conditional Zoning shall be recorded in the Office of the Johnson 3ense, The Parties agree that reference into the Ordin~ publication of the ordi~ the Johnson County the this Conditional Zoning Agreement and Applicant from complying with all Dated this day Conditional Z the Iowa City Office at ing Agreement shall be incorporated by ~ct property; and that upon adoption and Clerk shall record this Agreement in ~xpense. ,1 5. By: Charles W. By: Mary ce Hitchcock By: Marie E. 3ert By: Lee SARATOG, SPRINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Eastham, President By: Robert P. Burns 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY By: Susan M, z, Mayor Approved by: Attest: Marian K. Karr, Clerk City STATE OF IOWA SS,' JOHNSON COUNTY On this day of Notary Public in and for said and Marie E. Ruppert, to me the within and foregoing instrument, voluntary act and deed. ,19 in said State, personal be the identical per acknowledged me, the undersigned, a ~eared Charles W. Ruppart named in and who executed executed the same as their STATE OF ) ) ss: COUNTY ) On this day of Notary Public in and for said County, and Lee Hitchcock, to me known to within and foregoing instrument, voluntary act and deed. aid State, the identical acknowledged 9 Notary Public in in and for the State of Iowa , before me, the undersigned, a appeared Mary Alice Hitchcock named in and who executed the ~at they executed the same as their for the State of Iowa 5 STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY On this ~ day of and for the State of Iowa, personally known, who being of the instrument was signed on partner acknowledged the executio partnership by it, and by the par~ne Notary Public in and ,19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in tally appeared , to me duly sworn, did say that the person is one of the partners , an Iowa General/Limited Partnership, and that of the partnership by authority of the partners; and the be the voluntary act and deed of the voluntarily executed. the State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of , a Notary appeared Susan M. Horowitz and Marian K. by me duly sworn, did say that they are th~ of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed the corporation, and that the by authority of its City Council, as c( passed by the City Council, on the that Susan M. Horowitz and Maria Karr be their voluntary act and dead the voluntarily executed. ,1 9 , before me, and for the State of Iowa, personally personally known, and, who, being ayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City ioing instrument is the corporate seal of ~ed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, (Ordinance) (Resolution) No. of ,19 , and ,ledged the execution of the instrument to act and deed of the corporation, by it Notar in and for the State of Iowa ('rJIJNT y PROJECT NO, SECT ION ROW-FEE ACQUIRED FROM · ~OLD TO~ IOWA DEPART~IENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGlIT OF' WAY PLAT £X IllBIT "A" - ~O"',/-~ Fll-000-O(OUO)-~~}.-52 STATE CONTROL I Z OWNSIIIP AC, EASE IIOSS, G.UARDZAI, I OF IDA PARCEL NO. RANGE ~ ~ AC, £XCESS-FEE 6=), // A( N ,? .1 366 TO: PROTEST OF REZONING HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of twenty percent or more of the area of the property Included In the proposed zoning change, or the owners of twenty percent or more of the property which is located within two hundred feat of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezonlng of the following property: This petition Is slgne~Vand acknowledged by each of us with the Intention that such rezonlng shall not become efie¢,lve except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the merebeta of the council, all In accordance wEh §414.5 of the Code of Iowa. O~nsr(s) of STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this ~;' day of' l~',.'~-~ ,.5, 19~'5-', before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public tn and for said County and State, personally appeared ~ ~ ~o~,c,~{,.~ and to me known to be the Identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed, Notary Public In/aff'd f~ the State of Iowa Owner(s) of Property Address c"~'~ STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this ~.o day of '-~/~'~ ~,,['~,.~, lg ~ (~-~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary Pubtic In and for said County and State, personally appeared. . ,~.~-~--_ '~.>,~ and which the zoning ch~ge is proposed, do hereby protest ~e rezonlng of ~e following prope~: Owner(s) of Owner(s) of STATE OF IOWA ) ) as: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this ~?' day of' !.~¥~.~L,.~,3, 19~5~'~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared ~ ~ r~ o O~ ~ ~ and tO me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed, Notmy PubItc In/aff'd f~ the State of Iowa Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ) JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this 2'.O. day of '~'~,~[-~,.~, 19 (~(~-~ before me, the undersigned, a Notmy Public in and for said "(~ounty and State, personally appeared ~ /.~o,~ot.3 and to me known to be the identical persons named In and who executed the within and forgoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their volunta~ a~ and deed, of Iowa TO: PROTEST OF REZONING HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL iOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of twenty percent or mora of the area ~t:~L i:~!~perty included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of twenty percent or more'"(Sf the property which Is located within two hundred feet of the extedor boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby p[.otast the rezo. o..nlng of the followin_.g p~perty: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the Intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all In accordance with §414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ) JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this ~._'~ay of ~0~w~::~, 19(>~'~, beforeRe, ~e und. ersl~..~ed, a,Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared' ~,~¢J~,o_~c~t L2~3::~r~u~-- and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary ac~ and deed. . ~ I~? C0MM'$S,0, [XP'RESl : ~J~a~ d for~of Iowa · -_'~- j. J~rmary 25. 1096._~ Notary Public n an By: Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this .~ day of ,19 ., before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who whlch the zoning change Is proposed, do hereby pr...otest the rezoning of the following property: This petition Is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the Intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all In accordance with §414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ) as: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this a'~_...'~day of ]~>,3e~,v.~4, 19c~-~, beforejAe, the undersl.qned, a. Notary Public In and for sedd County and State, personally appearsd~m.~-,c~x-~[ ~u~_ and to me known to be the identical persons named in 'and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed, !~.'[ THE"ESACOZIAIE I .".:~, I~v COMglSSIO~J EX~IRESl · f~.~ j J.~nuar¥ 25, le88 Notary Publ c n and for S~tate of Iowa '%. By: ; Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ) JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of ,19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregolng Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa PROTEST OF REZONING ~ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -~.~ ~ ~ OWA crry, IOWA · D', ~ ~.s~ We the underelgned, being the owners of twenty percent or more of the area o~.~ p .r.~erty included In.the proposed zoning change, or the owners o! twenty percent oP.~ore .~ the property which is located w thin two hundred feet of the extenor bo. underlee of the prope~ for which the zoning change Is proposed, do hereby protest the rezonmg of the following property This petition ls signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rszoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all In accordance with §414,5 of the Code of Iowa, By: Property Address STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this ..~ day of ~OJ('y~(~( , 19__~., before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public In and for said County and State persona ly appeared ~'(~,C~% ~c~, ~r~.~e_~v and to me known to be the identical persons named n end who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. and for the State of Iowa By: Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this ..--- day of ,19 ., before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same uu thnir voluntgrv act and deed. wnlcn the zoning change IS propossa, do hereby protest the rezoning or' me tollowing property: This petition Is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the Intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all In accordance with §414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: /.5'10 Property Address STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this ~ day of ~JeyY~, 19_~, before me, the under~gn,e,d, a ,Notary Public In and for said County and State, personally appeared ~0,~['~(~$ ~, ~'~.v and to me known to be the Identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. -y~[~BERL¥ K. ~O ~ ~a~on ~. By: Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this, day of ,19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Pubtic In and for the State of Iowa TO: PROTEST OF REZONING HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL iOWA CITY, iOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of twenty percent or more of the area of the property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of twenty percent or more of the property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zonlng change Is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition Is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all In accordance with §414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: /~~.---- .... Owner(e) of Property STATE OF iOWA ) ) JOHN80N COUN'Pf ) On this .~_ day of ~r:~¢ m~C, 19_..~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public In and for said County and State, personally appeared J~\.-~(-~ (~",(:~¢~t-~ and to me known to be the Identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as thalr voluntary act and deed. Owner(e) of Notmy Pi~bllc In and for the State of Iowa roperty Address STATE OF iOWA ) ) JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of ,19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and fur said County and State, personally appeared and to me known to be the Identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. which the zonlng change Is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the followlr~g I~rop~rty: This petition Is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezonlng shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with §414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owner(s) of Property STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY On this .~ day of ~,'~,J[mb,,f', 19~c), before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public In and for said County and State, personally appeared J~\.'T(~{({ (--,~(~(,~ and to me known to be the Identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary PI3bllc In and for the State of Io~a Owner(a) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ) as: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On thls __ day of ,19 , before me, the .undersigned, a Notary Public In and for said County and State, personally appeared and to me known to be the Identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa November 14, 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Dear Interested Persons: Enclosed is a copy of the draft Near Southside Design Plan. Many of you participated in the development of this plan. To gather additional public input, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the plan on Tuesday, November 21,1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City. At this meeting, Glen LeRoy of Gould Evans Associates will make a formal presentation of the draft design plan. The redevelopment of the Near Southside neighborhood is an attempt to provide a site for commercial and office development which will compliment downtown Iowa City and create a viable downtown residential area. The goal of the design plan is to enhance the livability and pedestrian orientation of the Near Southside through the use of design elements appropriate for the area. As a person interested in the Near Southside area, we invite your comments. If you have any questions regarding the plan, please contact David Schoon (356-5236) or me (356-5252). Sincerely, Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director Department of Planning and Community Development CC: City Staff City Council Gould Evans Associates. November 14, 1995 I CITY OF I0 WA CITY Deer Near Southaide Property Owner: Enclosed is a copy of the draft Near Southside Design Plan, Many of you participated in the development of t.his plan. To gather additional public input, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the plan on Tuesday, November 21, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City. At this meeting, Glen LeRoy of Gould Evans Associates will make a formal presentation of the draft design plan. The redevelopment of the Near Southside neighborhood is an attempt to provide a site for commercial and office development which will compliment downtown Iowa City and create a viable downtown residential area. The goal of the design plan is to enhance the livability and pedestrian orientation of the Near Southside through the use of design elements appropriate for the area. As an owner of property in the area we invite your comments. If you have any questions regarding the plan, please contact David Schoon (356-5236) or me (356-5252). Sincerely, Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director Department of Planning and Community Development CC: City Staff City Council Gould Evans Associates. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE DESIGN PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa has adopted the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, the Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan, and the Near Southside Residential Urban Revitalization Plan; and WHEREAS, to ensure that the design of development projects within the Near Southside Neighborhood comply with a design concept envisioned for the Near Southside Neighborhood, the City Council hired a consultant to develop the Near Southside Design Plan ("Design Plan") for said Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, to assist the consultant with the development of the Design Plan the City Council established the Near Southside Design Plan Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded that the Design Plan complies with the Near Southside Redevelopment Plan and will complement the investment Iowa City has made in the Downtown and will generally enhance the community; and WHEREAS, this conclusion has been reached after due deliberation and opportunity for public input. NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT The Near Southside Design Plan is adopted for use as a design guide to implement the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, Passed and approved this day of , 1995. ATTEST: CITY CLERK It was moved by adopted, and upon roll call there were: MAYOR gcodev~nssdsgn.res and seconded by the Resolution be AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Baker Horowitz Kubby Lehman Novick Pigott Throgmorton NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 21st day of November, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Iowa City, 410 E. Washington Street, iowa City, Iowa, regarding the intent to convey its interest in 1926 and 1946 Broadway, also described as Lot 2 of Block 2, Braverman Center, Iowa City, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, to the Hawkeye Community Action Program (HACAP). Persons interested in expressing their views concerning this matter, either verboily or in writing, will be given the opportuniW to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. g:\sar ah~landuse~brdway.nph