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--MEMORANDUM
DATE: Ivlarch 27, 2000
TO: City Council and City Manager
FRON = Steve Nasby, Community Development Coordinato~~
I RE: FYO1 Annual Action Plan
Enclosed in this Council packet is a "draft" version of our FY01 Annual Action Plan. This
plan is a portion of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. C1TY STEPS).
This Annual Action Plan contains the FY01 budget for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HONE Investment Partnerships Program (HONE) funds, a description
of the projects and activities to be funded, a map showing the geographic distribution of
CDBG and HONE monies, a fair housing plan and several HUD-required documents.
The projects and activities shown in this plan were recommended for funding by the
Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) at their March 9 meeting.
All of the proposed projects and activities meet the goals, strategies and objectives of
the CITY STEPS Plan. Also, attached to this document is a memo from the HCDC that
outlines their justifications for the FY01 CDBG and HONE budget recommendations.
A thirty-day public comment period on the FY01 Annual Action Plan will start on March
31. On April 18 the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the FY01
Annual Action Plan. After the public hearing is held a final version of the FY01 Annual
Action Plan will be completed for adoption by the City Council on Nay 2. Once
approved, this document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
If you have questions about this document or the FY01 CDBG and HOME budget
recommendations please call me at 356-5248.
Cc: Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development
MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL
Date: March 24, 2000
To: Iowa City City Council Members
From: Housing and Community Development Commission
Jayne Moraski, Chairperson
Re: FY 2001 CDBG and HOME Allocations
The Housing and Community Development Commission reviewed 25 applications for CDBG/HOME
funds, held two nights of hearings, and then met to discus the proposals and recommend funding levels.
We ranked projects based upon their ability to meet City Steps and the Comprehensive Plan' s objectives
for low to moderate income families in the community.
HCDC opted to lhnd a substantial number of projects in amounts that would not compromise the integrity
of what each applicant proposed to accomplish. As a result, the majority of the requests were partially
funded, and several received no awards. One applicant withdrew from consideration early in the decision
making process, and was not part of our final funding recommendations.
The total CDBG and HOME funds to distribute for FY01 is $1,890,000. From this, several "earmarked"
items were pre-allocated which included $105,000 for Aid to Agencies, $234,000 for Administration and
a contingency reserve of approximately $61,000. This left $1,490,000 for HCDC to allocate to FY01
projects.
A copy of the ranking sheet used by the commission to help evaluate the project proposals is attached. Of
the possible 100 points a project could receive, the highest ranked proposal received an average score of
82.6 and the lowest received an average score of 49.6. Any proposal receiving an average of less than 60
points was considered ineligible for funding.
Also included in this packet are the Commission's justifications for funding recommendations. Projects
are listed from the highest average ranking to the lowest. The Commission looks forward to discussing
the process with you.
Thank you.
Project Name
Request Recommended Allocation
Rank Terms
Justification for Recommendations
Successful Living - Transitional Housing Support Service
$18,000 $18,000
1 Grant
a. Highest ranked public service project
b. Continues to fill a transitional housing need within the community
c. Leverages $5.58 in other funding for each CDBG dollar requested
d. Support services are a key component for establishing stable lives
Successful Living - Transitional Housing Acquisitions
$200,000 $200,000
2 Conditional Occupancy Loan
a. Highest ranked housing project
b. Will not use Section 8 as an additional subsidy. Rents are projected between $150 to $260 per household.
c. On-going aflbrdability
d. Provides on-site supportive services.
e. Agency has capacity to undertake project based upon past performance.
Iowa City IHA Senior Housing II LP - Construction Rental Housing
$275,000 $275,000
3 Loan
a. Project has site control and adequate zoning in place
b. Project leverages $9.29 in other public and private funding for each local dollar requested
c. Applicant has demonstrated capacity to complete the project
DVIP Furniture Project
$13,725 $13,725
4 grant
a. The Furniture Project provides tangible assistance to very low income families and individuals making the
transition out of shelters.
b. Has kept over 150 tons of waste from entering the Iowa City Landfill.
c. Project plans to serve more families than previous year and has received increased donations this year.
d. Has proven track record and on going financial support from Solid Waste Department.
Project Name
Request Recommended Allocation
Rank Terms
Justification for Recommendations
MECCA - Construction of Transitional Housing
$390,000 $325,000
5 loan
a. A High City Steps priority (transitional units for persons with special needs)
b. On-going affordability
c. Leverages $1.84 in other private funding
d. Provides on-site supportive services utilizing income from Section 8
e. MECCA reports project is slightly scaled back but viable at this level of funding
Iowa City IHA Senior Housing III LP - Constn~ction Rental Housing
$275,000 $0
6
a. Part of a phased development scheduled for 1-2 years out.
b. Other financing not in place.
c. Would have depleted significant amount of funds on a project that could wait.
Iowa City IHA Senior Housing IV LP - Construction Rental Housing
$275,000 $0
7
a. Part of a phased development scheduled for 1-2 years out.
b. Other financing not in place.
c. Would have depleted significant amount of funds on a project that could wait.
Successful Living - SRO Rehab
$9,600 $0
8
a. Due to significant allocation for housing and services, 2 of the 3 requests from Successful living were funded in
full. This project had the lowest rank of the 3 Successful Living proposals
Elderly Services Agency - Small Repair Program
$30,000 $25,000
9 Grant
a. Provides safety and assistance to low to moderate income persons
b. Provides options for homeowners to remain in place safely
c. Coordinates with City 's Housing Rehabilitation Program
Project Name
Request Recommended Allocation
Rank Terms
Justification for Recommendations
Goodwill Industries - Transit/Accessibility
$111,500 $104,500
10 Mix of Loan and Grant
a. Preventative measure to lessen hazards to Goodwill clients
b. 100% of person served are low-moderate income
c. Goodwill has proposed repayment of $36,500 to CDBG
d. hnproves traffic flow and will allow for more frequent and safer transit stops
Metroplains - Construction of Rental Housing
$238,025 $0
11
a. There were several large housing projects with significant requests. This project received the lowest rank of the
large housing projects
b. Commission also had preference for funding locally operated projects.
HACAP- Transitional Housing
$320,000 $96,450
12 Loan
a. Successfully completed similar project with FY00 funds (8 maits)
b. 60 year local HOME affordability period
c. Meets CHDO requirement for HOME funding which specifies the minimum amount of funds that must go to a
community housing development organization.
d. Deep public subsidy per unit ($40,000 +)
e. HACAP has stated project will be viable at this funding level
Free Medical Clinic - Nurse Case Management
$39,500 $21,275
13 Grant
a. Preventative care program for patients with diabetes and hypertension
b. Leverages $3.11 for each CDBG dollar requested
c. Serves very low and low-income persons
d. Meets a high CITY STEPS priority
e. The clinic stated a pan-time position ~vas viable and the allocation will cover this.
DV1P Safety Equipment
$6,427 $6,427
14 Grant
a. Preventative and safety measure
b. May deter unacceptable behaviors both inside and outside the shelter
c. Modest funding request helps lower DVIP maintenance costs
4
Project Name
Request Recommended Allocation
Rank Terms
Justification for Recommendations
City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program
$300,000 $186,623
15
a. Rehabilitation resource for many low-moderate income homeowners
b. Primarily assists homeowners under 50% median income
c. Helps maintain the older housing stock and preserve neighborhoods
d. Part of assistance in loans which will be repaid into CDBG program
Mayor's Youth Employment Program
$11,000 $0
16
a. 2"d lowest ranked public service project
b. Due to CDBG program restrictions on public service fund allocations ($53,000 cap), there were not sufficient
funds for all projects in this category.
Hillcrest Family Services - Facilities Rehab
$8,000 $8,000
17 Grant
a. Cost effective project - $1,000 public per unit cost
b. Meets a high priority for permanent supportive housing
c. No Section 8 subsidy used
d, House needs safe, decent interior living space.
Hannah's Blessing Daycare
$255,000 $200,000
18 Loan
a. Meets a high CITY STEPS priority
b. Addresses an outstanding community need identified in public hearings
c. Site is viable for this use and site control has been secured
d. Has worked with 4Cs, HACAP, and DHS to assure their capacity to undertake the project.
ISED - Micro-enterprise Training
$30,000 $10,000
19 Grant-require $5,000 used for
child care program
a. Pilot project for child care business training meets community need
b. Provides free training to low-moderate income persons to start businesses
c. Continued demand for the program
Project Name
Request Recommended Allocation
Rank Terms
Justification for Recommendations
Extend the Dream - Architectural Study
$24,400 $0
20
a. Commission felt funding for tangible building efforts superseded need to fund studies
b. No information indicating other funding sources were sought
c. Does not leverage any additional funds at this point in time
d. Majority of commission recommended no funding
Old Brick Foundation - Accessibility
$100,000 $0
21
a. Difficulty in quantifying the number of person needing this type of access
b. FY00 CDBG funds not expended yet
c. Other funding not obtained--putting feasibility of the project into question
Family Services - Consumer Credit Counseling
$10,000 $0
22
a. Lowest ranked project in its category
b. Due to CDBG program restrictions on public service fund allocations ($53,000 available in un-earmarked
public service funds), there were not sufficient funds for all projects in this category.
Neighborhood Centers- SE Quadrant Planning
$19,810 $0
23
a. Proposal did not meet minimal criteria for consideration of funding.
b. No evidence of other organizations asked to contribute to the project.
Senior Center - Pedestrian Bridge
$120,000 $0
24
a. Proposal did not meet minimal criteria for consideration of funding.
b. Total public expenditure on this project will exceed 66% of the total cost
c. Questions remain regarding other options to meet accessibility needs
d. Difficulty in quantifying the number of persons needing this type of access
City of Iowa City~ Cable TV Office Accessibility
$8,000 $0
25
a. Proposal did not meet minimal criteria for consideration of funding.
b. Lack of documentation on the number of beneficiaries and income levels.
FY01
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Community Development Division
Department of Planning and Community Development
May 2000
FY01
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City Council of Iowa City
Ernie Lehman, Mayor
Mike O'Donnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Connie Champion
Steven Kanner
Irvin Pfab
Dee Vanderhoef
Ross Wilburn
May 2000
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Wash/ngton Street
Iowa C/O/, Ill 52240
(319) 356-5230
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I Standard Form 424 for CDBG Program
Standard Form 424 for HOME Program
Resolution Adopting FY01 Annual Action Plan
SECTION II FY01 Funding Sources
SECTION III FY01 CDBG and HOME Projects
- FY00 CDBG\HOME Budget (as proposed)
- Description of Projects
SECTION IV Geographic Distribution of Resources
- Map Showing FY01 Project Locations
SECTION V FY01 Annual Action Plan Narrative
SECTION VI FY01 Fair Housing Annual Action Plan
SECTION VII Certifications for FY01 CDBG and HOME Programs
APPENDIX A Needs Analysis
SECTION I Standard Form 424 for CDBG Program
Standard Form 424 for HOME Program
Resolution Adopting FY01 Annual Action Plan
Application for Federal
Assistance
2. Data Submitted Applicant Identifier
05105100 426004805
1. Type of Submission: 3. Date Received by State State Application Identifier
Application: Non - Construction
=reapplication: 4. Date Received by Federal Agency Federal Identifier
42-6004805
5. Applicant Information
Legal Name Organizational Unit
City of Iowa City Municipality
Address Contact '
410 E. Washington Street Steven Nasby, Community Development Coor
Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5248
Johnson
6. Employer Identification Number (EIN): 7. Type of Applicant:
Municipal
8. Type of Application:
Type: Continuation
9. Name of Federal Agency:
US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
10. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 11. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Catalog Number: 14-218 CDBG Entitlement Grant for the City of Iowa City
Assistance Title: CDBG - Entitlement Grant
12. Areas Affected by Project:
City of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
13. Proposed Project: 14. Congressional Districts of:
Stad Date I End Date a. Applicant I b. Project
07/01/00 06/30/01 First First
15. Estimated Funding: 16. Is Application Subject to Review by State Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. Federal
$938,000 Review Status: Program not covered
b. Applicant
$0
c. State
$0
d. Local 17. Is the Applicant Delinquent on Any Federal Debt?
$0
No
e. Other
$190,000
f. Program Income
$120,000
g. Total
$1.248,000
18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this applicationlpreapplication are true and correct, the document has been duly authorizec
by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded.
a. Typed Name of Authorized Representative I b. Title c. Telephone Number
Stephen J. Atkins City Manager 319-356-5010
d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed
05/03/00
Application for Federal
Assistance
2. Date Submitted Applicant Identifier
05/05100 426004805
1. Type of Submission: 3. Date Received by State State Application Identifier
Application: Non - Construction
"reapplication: 4. Date Received by Federal Agency Federal Identifier
42-6004805
5. Applicant Information
Legal Name Organizational Unit
City of Iowa City Municipality
Address Contact
410 E. Washington Street Steven Nasby, Community Development Coor
Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5248
Johnson
6. Employer Identification Number (EIN): 7. Type of Applicant:
Municipal
8. Type of Application:
Type: Continuation
9. Name of Federal Agency:
US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
1 o. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 11. Descriptive Title of Applicent's Project:
Catalog Number: 14-239 HOME Investment Partnership Program - Participating
Assistance Title: HOME Investment in Affordable Housing Jurisdiction Allocation
12. Areas Affected by Project:
City of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
13. Proposed Project: 14. Congressional Districts of:
Start Date End Date a. Applicant ~ b, Project
07/01100 06/3010 1 First First
15. Estimated Funding: 16. Is Application Subject to Review by State Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. Federal
$642,000 Review Status: Program not covered
b. Applicant
$0
c. State
$0
d. Local 17. Is the Applicant Delinquent on Any Federal Debt?
$0
No
e. Other
$0
f. Program Income
$0
g. Total
$ 642,000
18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this applicetion/preapplication are true and correct, the document has been duly authorizec
by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded.
a. Typed Name of Authorized Representative b. Title c. Telephone Number
Stephen J. Atkins City Manager 319-356-5010
d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed
05/03/00
Prepared by: Steve Nasby, CD Coordinator, 410 E. Washington St.. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5248
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY01 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City'
of Iowa City, Iowa, to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan for FY01 as part of the City's
Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) to plan for the use of federal funds to assist lower income
residents with housing, jobs and services; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission has held a series
of public meetings regarding the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for fiscal year 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City has disseminated information, received public input and held a public
hearing on the FY01 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan contains the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds as
shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Annual Action Plan for FY01 will make Iowa City eligible for federal
and state funds administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the adoption of the
Annual Action Plan for FY01 and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The City of Iowa City Annual Action Plan for FY01, filed in the office of the City Clerk, be
and the same is hereby approved and adopted.
2. The City Manager of Iowa City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the City of
Iowa City Annual Action Plan for FY01 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and is further authorized and directed to provide all the necessary
certifications required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in
connection with said Plan.
Resolution No.:
Page 2
3. The City Manager is hereby designated as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized to
act on behalf of the City of Iowa City in connection with the City of Iowa City Annual
Action Plan for FY01.
Passed and approved this day of ,2000.
MAYOR
Approved by
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK City Attomey's Office
It was moved by and seconded by the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
ppdcdbg~res~actnplan.doc
EXHIBIT A
FY01 Annual Action Plan Budget
Economic Development
ISED- Micro~enterprise Training $ 30,000 $ 10,000
Public Facilities
DVIP - Safety Equipment $ 6,427 $ 6,427
Goodwill Industries - Transit/Accessibility Project $ 111,500 $ 104,500
Hannah's Blessing Day Care Center - Daycare Expansion $ 255,000 $ 200,000
Public Services
DVIP- Furniture Project $ 13,725 $ 13,725
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic - Nurse Case Management $ 39,500 $ 21,275
Successful Living - Transitional Housing Support Services $ 18,000 $ 18,000
Aid to Agencies $ · 105,000 $ 105,000
Housing
City of Iowa City - Housing Rehabilitation Program $ 300,000 $ 186,623
Elderly Services Agency - Small Repair Program $ 30,000 $ 25,000
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - Acquisition $ 320,000 $ 96,450
Hillcrest Family Services - Rehabilitation $ 8,000 $ 8,000
Iowa City 1HA II LP - New Construction Rental Housing $ 275,000 $ 275,000
MECCA- New Construction Transitional Housing $ 390,000 $ 325,000
Successful Living - Transitional Housing Acquisition $ 200,000 $ 200,000
Program Administration
CDBG and HONE Program Administration $ 295,000 $ 295,000
TOTALS $ 2~102~152 $ 1,890~000
FY01 CDBG Entitlement $ 938,000
FY01 HONE Entitlement $ 642,000
Unexpended Funds (prior years) $ 190,000
Unallocated Program Income (prior years) $ 90,000
Anticipated FY01 Program Income $ 30,000
TOTAL $ f ,890~000
3/24/00
SECTION II FY01 Funding Sources
Funding Sources
Entitlement Grant (includes reallocated funds)
CDBG $938,000
ESG $0
HOME $642,000
HOPWA $0
Total $1,580,000
Prior Years' Program Income NOT previously programmed or reported
CDBG $90,000
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Total $90,000
Reprogrammed Prior Years' Funds
CDBG $190,000
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Total $190,000
Total Estimated Program Income
Rehab Program Income $30,000
Total $30,000
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Fund $0
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES $1,890,000
Other Funds $0
Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $1,890,000
Un-Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $0
SECTION III FY01 CDBG and HOME Projects
- FY01 CDBG\HOME Budget
- Description of Projects
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project IDI Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0006 Institute for Social and Economic Development 18C Micro-Enterprise Assistance CDBG $10,000
ESG $ 0
2000.001 Economic Development 570.201 (o) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
The emphasis of economic development activities is to 12 People (General)
help households move towards self-sufficiency through TOTAL $10,000
training, education, skill building and employment
opportunities. Objectives in CITY STEPS are as follows:
1) provide employment training and education 2) Other Funding
Encourage employment opportunities that pay at least a
living wage, including opportunities for persons with ISED Match $ 2,083
diabilities 3) provide employment support services 4) Total Other Funding $ 2,083
encourage the expansion and retention of business and
industry that pays at least a living wage (see CITY
STEPS pp. 108-111)
Microenterprise training and assistance to low-moderate
income residents seeking to explore self-employment and
business ownership. This year ISED will focus on
daycare management training. Post-training technical
assistance is also offered.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570,500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
1901 Broadway Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources I
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0007 Domestic Violence Intervention Program 03C Homeless Facilities (not CDBG $ 6,427
operating costs) ESG $ 0
2000.002 Public Facilities HOME $ 0
570.201 (c) HOPWA $ 0
In the Public Facilities category there were a variety
of needs ranging from low to medium depending on the 425 Persons who are Homeless TOTAL $ 6,427
type of activity. As such, CITY STEPS sets forth
individual objectives as stated on pp. 100-102. The
objectives are as follows: 1) Provision of dependent Total Other Funding $ 0
care facilities 2) Provision of youth centers 3)
Provision of neighborhood facilities 4) Provision of
additional parks and recreational facilities 5)
Provision of health facilities
Installation of security system, to include electronic
coded key door locks and surveillance equipment.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570o500(c)
Location(s): Suppressed
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources l
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0008 Goodwill Industries - Transit/Accessibifity Project 03B Handicapped Centers CDBG $104,500
ESG $ 0
2000.003 Public Facilities 570.201 (c) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
In the Public Facilities category them were a variety 50 Persons with Special Needs
of needs ranging from low to medium depending on the TOTAL $104,500
type of activity. As such, CITY STEPS sets forth
individual objectives as stated on pp. 100-102. The
objectives are as follows: 1 ) Provision of dependent Other Funding
cam facilities 2) Provision of youth centers 3)
Provision of neighborhood facilities 4) Provision of Goodwill Funds &Donated Property $ 82,950
additional parks and recreational facilities 5) Total Other Funding $ 82,950
Provision of health facilities
This project will redesign and recon~gure the
entrance/exit area of Goodwill to enhance accessibility,
safety and convenience for consumers, in particular
those with significant disabilities.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
1410 S First Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources I
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0009 Hannah's Blessing Day Care Center 01 Acquisition of Real Property CDBG $ 200,000
ESG $ 0
2000.004 Public Facilities 570.201 (a) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
In the Public Facilities category there were a variety 35 Youth
of needs ranging from low to medium depending on the TOTAL $ 200,000
type of activity. As such, CITY STEPS sets forth
individual objectives as stated on pp. 100-102. The
objectives are as follows: 1 ) Provision of dependent Other Funding
cam facilities 2) Provision of youth centers 3)
Provision of neighborhood facilities 4) Provision of Hannah's Blessing Match $ 55,000
additional parks and recreational facilities 5) Total Other Funding $ 55,000
Provision of health facilities
To purchase a facility to be used for a child cam and
family development center. A portion of the funds may
also be used for minor rehabilitation.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570,500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
950 Dover Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0010 DVIP- Furniture Project 05 Public Services (General) CDBG $13,725
ESG $ 0
2000.005 Public Services 570.201 (e) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
According to CITY STEPS, Public Services activities am 514 Persons at Risk of Homelessness
given a high priority. As such, the City intends to TOTAL $13,725
utilize the 15% of CDBG funds allowed for Public
Services. According to CITY STEPS on pp. 102-108, the
objectives are as follows, 1) Provision of health Other Funding
services (medical, dental, nutrition, preventive care)
2) Provision of dependent care services 3) Improve City Landfill & In-kind $ 25,295
access to transportation 4) Support the continued Total Other Funding $ 25,295
provision of legal aid 5) Provision of training and
living skills 6) Provision of youth services 7)
Provision of tenant/landlord education or mediation 8)
Continue fair housing activities 9) Provision of senior
services 10) Continuation of human services
coordination.
The Furniture Project accepts donations of fumiture and
distributes it to persons leaving homeless shelters and
to other low-moderate income persons in need.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
1500 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0011 Iowa City Free Medical Clinic - Nurse Case Management 05 Public Services (General) CDBG $ 21,275
ESG $0
2000.006 Public Services 570.201 (e) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
According to CITY STEPS, Public Services activities are 77 People (General)
given a high priority. As such, the City intends to TOTAL $ 21,275
utilize the 15% of CDBG funds allowed for Public
Services. According to CITY STEPS on pp. 102-108, the
objectives are as follows, 1) Provision of health Other Funding
services (medical, dental, nutrition, preventive care)
2) Provision of dependent care services 3) Improve Donations $123,004
access to transportation 4) Support the continued Total Other Funding $123,004
provision of legal aid 5) Provision of training and
living skills 6) Provision of youth services 7)
Provision of tenantJlandlord education or mediation 8)
Continue fair housing activities 9) Provision of senior
services 10) Continuation of human services
coordination.
This project will develop and implement a nurse case
management program to improve health outcomes for
clients with diabetes and/or hypertension whose access
to primary care is limited to the Free Medical Clinic.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
120 N Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0012 Successful Living - Transitional Housing Services 05 Public Services (General) CDBG $18,000
ESG $ 0
2000.007 Public Services 570.201 (e) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
According to CITY STEPS, Public Services activities are 70 Persons at Risk of Homelessness
given a high priority. As such, the City intends to TOTAL $18,000
utilize the 15% of CDBG funds allowed for Public
Services. According to CITY STEPS on pp. 102-108, the
objectives are as follows, 1) Provision of health Other Funding
services (medical, dental, nutrition, preventive care)
2) Provision of dependent care services 3) Improve Successful Living Match $103,700
access to transportation 4) Support the continued Total Other Funding $103,700
provision of legal aid 5) Provision of training and
living skills 6) Provision of youth services 7)
Provision of tenant/landlord education or mediation 8)
Continue fair housing activities 9) Provision of senior
services 10) Continuation of human services
coordination.
One new full-time employee for support services. This
employee oversee client management and assist with
administrative duties.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
716 N. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0013 Aid to Agencies 05 Public Services (General) CDBG $105,000
ESG $ 0
2000.008 Public Services 570.201 (e) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
According to CITY STEPS, Public Services activities are 14 Organizations
given a high priority. As such. the City intends to TOTAL $105,000
utilize the 15% of CDBG funds allowed for Public
Services. According to CITY STEPS on pp. 102-108, the
objectives are as follows, 1) Provision of health Other Funding
services (medical, dental, nutrition, preventive care)
2) Provision of dependent care services 3) Improve City General Fund $ 350,500
access to transportation 4) Support the continued Total Other Funding $ 350,500
provision of legal aid 5) Provision of training and
living skills 6) Provision of youth services 7)
Provision of tenant/landlord education or mediation 8)
Continue fair housing activities 9) Provision of senior
services 10) Continuation of human services
coordination.
These funds are part of the City's budget for 14 human
service organizations that are funded from both the City
general fund and CDBG funds. CDBG funds are awarded to
three organizations for ease of administration.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Pdvate 570.500(c)
Location(s): Community Wide
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject IDI Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0014 City of Iowa City - Housing Rehabilitation 14A Rehab; Single-Unit Residential CDBG $186,623
ESG $ 0
2000.009 Housing 570.202 HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
A) Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs 23 Households (General)
B) Encourage the production of new market rate and TOTAL $186,623
subsidized rental units C) Encourage and support the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied untis and public
facilities such as homeless shelters D) Assist in the Other Funding
acquisition of units for SRO-style housing with support
services, acquisition and rehab of existing units for FHLB & Self-help $ 60,000
affordable rental housing and assist low-income Total Other Funding $ 60,000
homebuyers with the purchase of housing. (See CITY
STEPS pp 93-95)
Rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family homes to
include comprehensive rehab, emergency repair, exterior
repair, accessibility and manufactured home repair.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(3) - Low / Mod Housing
Subrecipient: Local Government
Location(s): Community Wide
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0015 Elderly Services Agency - Small Repair Program 14A Rehab; Single-Unit Residential CDBG $ 25,000
ESG $ 0
2000.010 Housing 570.202 HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
A) Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs 40 Elderly Households
B) Encourage the production of new market rate and TOTAL $ 25,000
subsidized rental units C) Encourage and support the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied untis and public
facilities such as homeless shelters D) Assist in the Other Funding
acquisition of units for SRO-style housing with support
services, acquisition and rehab of existing units for ESA Match $ 2,128
affordable rental housing and assist low-income Total Other Funding $ 2, 128
homebuyers with the purchase of housing. (See CITY
STEPS pp 93-95)
ESA assists persons with disabilities and eldedy
households with accessibility and safety modifications
so that they remain in their homes.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(3) - Low / Mod Housing
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Community Wide
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0016 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - Acquisition 01 Acquisition of Real Property CDBG $ 0
ESG $ 0
2000.011 Housing 570.201 (a) HOME $ 96,450
HOPWA $ 0
A) Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs 9 Persons who are Homeless
B) Encourage the production of new market rate and TOTAL $ 96,450
subsidized rental units C) Encourage and support the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied untis and public
facilities such as homeless shelters D) Assist in the Other Funding
acquisition of units for SRO-style housing with support
services, acquisition and rehab of existing units for HACAP Equity $ 80,000
affordable rental housing and assist low-income Total Other Funding $ 80,000
homebuyers with the purchase of housing. (See CITY
STEPS pp 93-95)
Acquisition of at least three housing units to be used
for transitional housing for families.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: CHDO - 92.2
Location(s): Community Wide
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject IDI Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources )
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0017 Hilicrest Family Services - Rehabilitation 14B Rehab; Multi-Unit Residential CDBG $ 8,000
ESG $ 0
2000.012 Public Facilities 570.202 HOME $ O
HOPWA $ 0
In the Public Facilities category there were a variety 9 Persons with Special Needs
of needs ranging from low to medium depending on the TOTAL $ 8,000
type of activity. As such, CITY STEPS sets forth
individual objectives as stated on pp. 100-102. The
objectives are as follows: 1 ) Provision of dependent Other Funding
care facilities 2) Provision of youth centers 3)
Provision of neighborhood facilities 4) Provision of Hillcrest Family Services In-kind $ 2,000
additional parks and recreational facilities 5) Total Other Funding $ 2,000
Provision of health facilities
Rehabilitation of a group home used to care for
chronically mentally ill adults.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
326 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0018 Iowa City IHA II LP - New Construction Rental Housing 12 Construction of Housing CDBG $ 0
ESG $ 0
2000.013 Housing 570,204 HOME $ 275,000
HOPWA $ 0
A) Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs 30 Elderly Households
B) Encourage the production of new market rate and TOTAL $ 275,000
subsidized rental units C) Encourage and support the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied untis and public
facilities such as homeless shelters D) Assist in the Other Funding
acquisition of units for SRO-style housing with support
services, acquisition and rehab of existing units for LIHTC &Private Financing $ 2,555,884
affordable rental housing and assist low-income Total Other Funding $ 2,555,884
homebuyers with the purchase of housing. (See CITY
STEPS pp 93-95)
Construction of 30 units of affordable rental housing
for persons who are elderly or have a disability.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Pdvate 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
1259 Shannon Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0022 Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse 12 Construction of Housing CDBG $117,750
ESG $ 0
2000.014 Housing 570.204 HOME $ 207,250
HOPWA $ 0
A) Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs 12 Housing Units
B) Encourage the production of new market rate and TOTAL $ 325,000
subsidized rental units C) Encourage and support the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied untis and public
facilities such as homeless shelters D) Assist in the Other Funding
acquisition of units for SRO-style housing with support
services, acquisition and rehab of existing units for MECCA &Private Financing $ 782,000
affordable rental housing and assist low-income Total Other Funding $ 782,000
homebuyers with the purchase of housing. (See CITY
STEPS pp 93-95)
Construction of a facility to house offices and 12 two-
bedroom apartments to provide transitional housing to
MECCA's substance abuse clients with long term support
services.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
430 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources I
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0023 Successful Living - Transitional Housing Acquisition 01 Acquisition of Real Property CDBG $ 200,000
ESG $ 0
2000.015 Housing 570.201 (a) HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
A) Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs 8 Persons at Risk of Homelessness
B) Encourage the production of new market rate and TOTAL $ 200,000
subsidized rental units C) Encourage and support the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied untis and public
facilities such as homeless shelters D) Assist in the Other Funding
acquisition of units for SRO-style housing with support
services, acquisition and rehab of existing units for Pdvate Financing $115,000
affordable rental housing and assist low-income Total Other Funding $115,000
homebuyers with the purchase of housing. (See CITY
STEPS pp 93-95)
Acquire a building with eight-bedrooms to be used as
transitional housing for persons who are homeless and/or
very-low income.
Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: 570,208(a)(3) * Low / Mod Housing
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c)
Location(s): Addresses
214 Church Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
IProject ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments
0021 City of Iowa City 21A General Program Administration CDBG $ 230,800
ESG $ 0
2000.016 Planning & Administration 570.206 HOME $ 64,200
HOPWA $ 0
Successfully administer the CDBG and HOME programs, 0 N/A
responsive to citizen requests and community needs. TOTAL $ 295,000
Research and planning for projects and activities
designed to meet the needs of low and moderate income
households. Total Other Funding $ 0
Administration of the CDBG and HOME programs.
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Local Government
Location(s): Addresses
410 E Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
SECTION IV Geographic Distribution of Resources
- Map Showing FY01 Project Locations
SECTLON V1. GEOGRAPHIC DISTI tBUT[ON OF RESOURCES
As stated and shown in Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. C1TY STEPS), lowa City
does not have areas of heavy concentrations of low-moderate income households or minorities. A
large number of lower income persons do live in the downtown area, but the housing is mainly
student rental units and does not contain a concentration of low income families. The largest
group of minorities in lowa City are generally located in University owned or sponsored housing,
again this population is mainly comprised of students. Due to these factors, the City has not
discussed or adopted a plan to allocate CDBG and HOME funds geographically.
Also, a number of the projects funded by CDBG and HOME will serve persons living community-
wide and not target specific populations (other than low income) or areas. As examples, the City's
Housing Rehabilitation Program serves residents on a citywide basis and distributes its resources
via individual projects, which may be located anywhere within the jurisdiction. All of the public
service projects are based in lowa City and serve individuals and families, living citywide,
according to their needs.
The map in this section of the FY01 Annual Action Plan shows projects that have been approved
for funding (as described in Section 11I). Several of them are not identified on this map because
their services are citywide, a specific site has yet to be identified or the location is suppressed.
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map. In addition, some other projects that involve the acquisition of real property may not have locations
identified at the time of submission of this document. Persons wishing additional information on projects
using federal funds are encouraged to contact the Community Development Division at 356-5230.
SECTION V FY01 Annual Action Plan Narrative
V. FY01 Annual Action Plan for towa City, ZA
This section contains information related to the amount of public funding that is available for
FY01 projects (including the amount of other funds that are being leveraged by these projects),
homeless and other special needs activities, specific program requirements, the process for
citizen participation and amendments to the Consolidated Plan.
FZSCAL YEAR 2001 RESOURCES (July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001)
The following is a description of the federal resources the City of Iowa City is anticipating to
receive for use within the community. The City of Iowa City allocates the funds sources shown
below to eligible projects serving low-moderate income persons. In addition, the City expects
to administer Emergency Shelter Grant funds, which are awarded by the State of Iowa.
Federal Resources (Locally allocated)
FY01 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement $ 938,000
FY01 HONE Investment Partnerships Program Entitlement' $ 642,000
FY01 Anticipated Program Income $ 30,000
Unallocated Program lncome (Prior Years) $ 90,000
Unexpended Funds (cancelled projects, contingency, admin) $ 190,000
TOTAL $1,890,000
Federal Resources (State allocated)
FY01 Emergency Shelter Grants $ 150,000 (est.)
Other Resources Leveraged
Iowa City is fortunate to have active and vital organizations that provide housing and supportive
services within the community. As such, multiple resources (federal, state, local and private)
are available for activities including housing, jobs and human services. In addition to these
monies other resources like donations and volunteers are utilized.
According to the applications, we have been able to estimate that $4,339,544 ($3,639,544 non-
federal) in other funds will be leveraged, This amounts to $2.30 leveraged for each dollar of
funds allocated by the City of Iowa City. In addition, other municipal resources such as general
fund expenditures, infrastructure improvements and tax exemptions may be used to meet the
City's HONE match liability.
Actual leverage and HOME match figures will depend on the outcomes of the projects proposed
in this annual action plan. Upon completion of the FY01 projects the exact amount of other
resources leveraged by these projects will be known and included within the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
Private banks and lending institutions often provide significant capital to both Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
projects. Both the City and local organizations recognize this mutually beneficial relationship.
To promote the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) and the
Community Housing Forum both parties have taken steps to strengthen and expand our
partnerships. Examples of our on-going partnerships include the Combination Mortgage and
Rehabilitation program (COMBO), Downpayment Assistance Programs (DAPs) and Federal
Home Loan Bank projects.
As stated above, other resources include in-kind donations, volunteers, foundations and
businesses. The following is a list of organizations or groups identified as contributing to FY01
CDBG and HOME projects:
Department of Human Services
Entrepreneurial Training Program
Proctor and Gamble
Cook Appraisals
MidAmerican Energy
Private Donations (money)
State of Iowa
In-kind Donations (medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, waived fees)
Federal Home Loan Bank
Volunteers
HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTI'VI"EES
In FY01 human service agencies, private organizations and the City of Iowa City will be
addressing homeless and other special needs activities. Projects proposed within this plan
(publicly funded) are specifically targeted towards this type of need. In addition to the projects
herein there are numerous other human agencies and others providing assistance through
hundreds of other activities.
Emergency Shelter Needs
The City of Iowa Cib/s Consolidated Plan identifies these needs as "high" priorities. The needs
of this population are numerous; however, the human service organizations in Iowa City do a
very good job in providing for those needs. To assist them with the provision of services lEowa
City is allocating the maximum amount of CDBG funds possible for public services. In addition
to FY01 CDBG funds the City of Iowa City will contribute $350,500 in general funds to human
service organizations for operational expenses.
In FY01 one capital project will specifically target an emergency shelter. The Domestic Violence
Intervention Program (DV]:P) shelter will be upgrading their property through the addition of
security equipment. These improvements will enable DVIP to identify unwanted visitors and
maintain a safe shelter environment.
Supportive Services
Supportive service projects funded through CDBG include the DVIP Furniture Project, the Iowa
City Free Medical Clinic, Successful Living, Inc. and the City's Aid to Agencies budget.
The DVIP Furniture project coordinates the donation and distribution of furniture to households
leaving homelesshess, households threatened with homelessness and other very low income
households. The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic will be adding a nurse case manager to work
with low income persons who have diabetes and/or hypertension. Successful Living, Inc. is also
a non-profit that provides supportive services (budgeting, housekeeping, dietary, etc.) to
persons living in transitional housing. Last, $105,00C~ in CDBG funds are allocated to the City of
Iowa City as a supplement to the Aid to Agencies budget. The Aid to Agencies budget is
divided up among 14 local human service agencies.
As in the past, the City of Iowa City is anticipating that the State of Iowa will be making
individual awards of Emergency Shelter Grant funds to several local human service
organizations who provide services to persons who are homeless or threatened with
homelessness. To date, the amounts of the awards and the organizations receiving them have
not'yet been announced. Typically the three local emergency shelters (Domestic Violence
Intervention Program, Emergency Housing Project and Four Oaks) have received the majority of
the Emergency Shelter Grant monies from the State, Zn addition, we expect that four other
agencies (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship,
Successful Living, Inc and Table to Table) will also receive Emergency Shelter Grant funds. In
FY00 these organizations were awarded a total of about $140,000. Through an agreement with
the State of Iowa the City of lowa City acts as the administrative agent for these funds.
Transitional Housing Needs
lowa City has adopted a "continuum of care" approach to addressing housing needs. We
support programs and projects that range from homeless shelters to homeownership. One very
important component of this continuum is transitional housing with supportive services. We
have successfully partnered with several local organizations to create additional transitional
units for persons who live alone and families.
This year there are two proposed projects that will address transitional housing needs. The
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) will be acquiring at least three scattered
site units. These units will be rented to homeless families participating in HACAP's programs.
Successful Living, Inc. is proposing to purchase a property that will be used for Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) housing with supportive services.
Homeless Prevention
In FY01, CDBG and HOME funded activities will directly address the prevention of
homelessness. Many of the activities undertaken by human service organizations (CDBG
funded and Aid to Agencies funded) are designed to prevent homelessness. Also, both the
HACAP and Successful Living projects will also help prevent re-occurring homelessness through
the provision of case management,
The City of Iowa City will continue its owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program, which
provides comprehensive rehabilitation, exterior repair, emergency repair, residential accessibility
and manufactured home repair services to low-moderate income households. By assisting
these households, and fixing up the existing affordable housing stock, this project helps people
remain in their homes.
Non-Homeless Special Needs Populations
This year there are several proposed projects that will target persons with special needs, both
capital activities and operational. Goodwill Industries will be addressing accessibility needs of
its clients through the reconstruction of their entrance. Through these changes the facility will
become more user friendly, allow for on-site drop off by public transportation and reduce the
need for clients to cross a dangerous intersection. The Elderly Services Agency will continue to
operate its CDBG-funded Small Repair Program that provides minor rehabilitation services to
non-homeless elderly and persons with disabilities. This agency also provides services such as
Shared Housing, Chore Services, Outreach and Referral. One project involves the construction
of 12 housing units for persons who are substance abusers. The Mid-Eastern Council on
Chemical Abuse (MECCA) has proposed to build a supportive living facility. This will allow
MECCA to track and provide longer-term assistance to it's clients. Another project, undertaken
by Iowa City IHA II Limited Partnership, will construct 30 units of rental housing for persons
who are elderly and/or have a disabilities.
Other Actions
Throughout the year the City staff is involved with numerous community development activities
covering housing, jobs and services. By providing technical assistsnce to other organizations
we are able to develop partnerships, access additional resources and expand the level of service
for persons in need. The City of Iowa City continues to provide on-going support as part of a
Supportive Housing Program grant awarded to the Emergency Housing Project.
PROGRAM SPECIF3:C REQUIREMENTS
A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
1. Activities to be undertaken in FY01 with CDBG funds are described in
Section ]:II on the pages entitled:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan System
Listing of Projects
2. The available CDBG and HONE funds from all resources are listed in Section ]2T of
this document.
3. No CDBG activities are being undertaken, with the funds described herein, in
FY01 that meet the "Urgent Need" National Objective.
4. (See #1 above)
B. HOME Investment Partnership Program
1. HOME funds are being invested in the forms allowed under 24 CFR 92.205(b)
2. All of the HOME funds used for assistance to homebuyers will be recaptured
(whenever possible) if the home is sold prior to the termination of the mandated
affordability period. As required a lien will be placed on the any units qualifying
herein to legally insure repayment according to the HOME regulations.
CI'rZZEN PARTZCIPA'I'ZON PROCESS FOR THE FY01 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Throughout the year the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) holds
public hearings to oversee the operation of the Community Development Division and the Iowa
City Housing Authority, monitor CDBG and HOME projects, and listen to public input into these
and other programs.
In past year Iowa City's Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) was completely revised. The
majority of the revisions focused on demographic changes, completing the "gaps analysis",
updating housing information and housing needs. In the public process of updating CITY
STEPS four specific public meetings were held at sites scattered throughout the community.
Based on public comments and reliable statistical data, changes to CITY STEPS plan were made
to reflect the current and future (five year) needs of the community. In addition, a group of six
citizens reviewed the priority rankings and suggested several changes. Several of those
changes included the upgrading of youth programs. As required, public meetings and hearings
were conducted prior to the adoption of the 2001-2006 CITY STEPS Plan.
HCDC and the City Council have held a number of meetings for the preparation of the FY01
Annual Action Plan. The public has been invited to participate in these meetings and efforts
were made to encourage and increase citizen participation. The following is a chronology of the
events, meetings, public hearings and actions taken in relation to the approval of the FY01
Annual Action Plan.
June 17, 1999 HCDC meeting: discuss goals, strategies and priorities
Aug. 27, 1999 30 day comment period opens of FY99 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER)
Aug. 27, 1999 Legal Notice: Press Citizen re: 30-day comment period (CAPER)
Aug. 28, 1999 Copies of CITY STEPS and CAPER available to public
Sept. 2, 1999 Public Meeting: Solicitation of Public input on the 2001-2006 CITY STEPS
Sept. 9, 1999 Public Meeting: Solicitation of Public input on the 2001-2006 CITY STEPS
Sept. 16, 1999 HCDC meeting: Review of the FY99 CAPER and the CITY STEPS update
Sept. 28, 1999 City Council: approval of the FY99 CAPER
Sept. 29, 1999 CAPER report submitted to HUD
Nov. 18, 1999 HCDC meeting: Discussion and recommendation of 2001-2006 CITY STEPS and review of
the FY01 allocation process.
Dec. 7, 1999 City Council: approval of 2001-2006 C1TY STEPS Plan.
Dec. 16, 1999 HCDC meeting: Finalize ranking sheet and application form
Dec. 17, 1999 Public Notice on availability of FY01 CDBG and HOME funding
Jan. 18, 2000 FY01 CDBG and HOME applications due
,3an. 20, 2000 HCDC meeting: Discussion and Ranking of Projects
Feb. :16, 2000 HCDC meeting: round 1 of CDBG/HOM E presentations
Feb. :18, 2000 HCDC meeting: round 2 of CDBG/HOM E presentations
Feb. 24, 2000 HCDC meeting: Discussion and Ranking of Projects
Mar. 9, 2000 HCDC meeting: Preparation of Budget Recommendations
Mar. :L0, 2000 Press-Citizen: news story on FY0:1 allocations
Mar. 3:1, 2000 Legal Notice: Z.C. Gazette re: 30-day comment period (action plan)
April 4, 2000 City Council: Set public hearing on Annual Action Plan
April 5, 2000 I.C. Gazette article showing FY01 projects and budget
April :~7, 2000 City Council: informal works session with HCDC
April :18, 2000 City Council: Hold Public Hearing on FY0:1 Annual Action Plan
Nay :1, 2000 Expiration of 30 day comment period on FY0:1 Annual Action Plan
May 2,2000 City Council approves I:Y0:1 Annual Action Plan
May 5, 2000 FY0:1 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD
July l, 2000 Start FY01 Projects
VZ. Performance Assessment
Zn updating the Consolidated Plan, the City held public meetings and headngs to receive
comments on the FY00 Annual Action Plan performance and changes needed in regards to the
Consolidated Plan document (See meeting notices and dates above). The Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report was published and made available to the public. NO public
comments on the CAPER report were received. Comments received in regard to the
Consolidated Plan were incorporated into the document.
In addition to this activity, HCDC members are responsible for monitoring projects throughout
the course of the year and make monthly reports to the full commission. This monitoring helps
the Commission to become familiar with projects and to assess the ongoing performance of
individual CDBG and HOME projects.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSOLI'DATED PLAN
At this time, there are no changes or amendments to the 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan
suggested or requested by the City Council, HCDC, city staff or members of the general public.
SECTION Vl FY01 Fair Housing Annual Action Plan
Annual Fair Housing Action Plan for FY01
The City of Iowa City continuously works to identify and overcome barriers and
impediments to Fair Housing. Prior to the start of the 2000 federal fiscal year (City
FY01) the City addressed many of these fair-housing issues. The following information
will detail these efforts and outline the actions the City of Iowa City is proposing to
undertake this year.
City of Iowa City - Human Rights Office
The City of Iowa City has adopted a Human Rights ordinance that goes further than the
State of Iowa laws in prohibiting housing discrimination. To oversee human fights
issues in fair housing and other areas, the City maintains a Human Rights office with one
full time coordinator, one full-time investigator, and one temporary part-time
investigator. This office and a voluntary citizen commission work to identify and resolve
fair housing issues and educate the public.
During the upcoming year (July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001) this office is planning on
undertaking numerous activities. The following is a sample of the items to be
completed:
1. Placement of newspaper ads in local papers
2. Increased outreach regarding fair housing
3. Dissemination of information via local cable access
4. Distribute Fair Housing Law information to the community
5. Continue Public Service Announcements
6. Disseminate posters and pamphlets regarding fair housing
7. Monitor for illegal advertisements
8. File, investigate and resolve discrimination complaints involving allegations of
discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
9. Forward other types of housing discrimination to the State until the City of Iowa
City receives certification from HUD that the Human Rights Ordinance is
substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989.
10. Continue to work towards obtaining HUD certification.
11. Videos will run on the Government Channel regarding housing and lending
discrimination.
Complaint Activity Undertaken by the Human Rights Commission
In FY99 (July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999) the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
received 40 complaints. The majority of complaints alleged discrimination in
employment (24) while the remaining complaints alleged discrimination in public
accommodation (13) and housing (3). Seven housing complaints were
forwarded to the lowa Civil Rights Commission for investigation. The total
number of housing complaints received by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission
from Iowa City = 11. Of the 11 complaints, 7 were allegations of race
discrimination, two involved allegations of physical disability discrimination, one
national origin case, one familial status complaint, one retaliation allegation and
one sex discrimination case. Crwo of the complaints cited above contained
allegations of more than one basis for discrimination)
Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA)
The local Housing Authority will continue to work to address fair housing issues and
community awareness. The ICHA has resident and landlord newsletters to better
educate them on Public Housing and Section 8 regulations. Through these efforts the
ICHA is trying to overcome ignorance of laws by both tenants and landlords and to help
dispel negative perceptions of the Section 8 program. In addition, during orientation the
ZCHA conducts a briefing session with each public housing and Section 8 recipient
regarding fair housing laws, tenant rights, and complaint procedures. The 1CHA is also
working to educate the public on assisted housing programs and fair housing by
speaking at public forums and to local service organizations.
SelFEvaluation Form
Staff from the Human Rights Office and the Community Development Division reviewed
and completed the SelFReview Form in the fall of 1997. Upon completion of this
evaluation, several areas of the existing Analysis of Fair Housing Practices and
Impediments (AI) were found to be deficient. Because of these findings an update of
the At has been completed.
Analysis of Fair Housing Practices and Impediments
In January 1998 the Community Development Division, with the assistance of the
Human Rights office, began an update of the City's At. This At update was completed,
reviewed and approved by the Human Rights Commission in February 1998. In FY01
the Community Development Division and the Human Rights office will review the At to
see if additions or updates are needed to remain in compliance with HUD requirements.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HONE Funded Actions
During FY01 the City of lowa City has funded housing and service activities that will
address some of the barriers identified in the At. The main areas targeted for CDBG and
HONE funding include the creation of additional affordable units, residential accessibility,
and public education. These activities are as follows:
1. Successful Living, lnc.- Acquisition of a facility (8 units) for transitional
housing for persons living alone.
2. Iowa City 1HA Apts. Phase 1I - Construction of affordable rental units.
3. Housing Rehabilitation - Residential accessibility for persons with disabilities
4. ESA - Small Repair Program for the elderly and persons with disabilities
related to accessibility and safety.
5. HACAP - Acquisition of 3 units of transitional housing for homeless families.
6. Hillcrest Family Services - Upgrade facility that houses persons with
disabilities. Supportive services are also provided in-house.
7. MECCA - Construction of 8 units of transitional housing for persons who are
coming out of substance abuse treatment and require longer-term
monitoring.
8. Supportive services funding to local agencies assisting low-income persons.
9. DVIP Furniture Project - operational funding for this agency to assist
homeless and other low-income households with obtaining furnishings.
10. Administration - Dissemination of information and outreach regarding fair
housing issues and planning efforts to overcome any regulatory barriers.
Summary
In FY01 city staff and many other local organizations will be working to address barriers
and impediments to fair housing. Overall, the City of Towa City is committed to
furthering fair housing and expanding our efforts, :Information on the activities outlined
herein may be obtained by contacting Heather Shank, Human Rights Coordinator, at
319-356-5022 or Steve Nasby, Community Development Coordinator at 319-356-5248.
SECTION VII Certifications for FY01 CDBG and HOME Programs
LOCAL CERTWICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Afrwmatively Further Fair Housing - The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a
residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with
funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee' s workplace
and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring
in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be
given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant
officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless
the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall
include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying - To the best of the jurisdiction' s knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal
grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete
and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction - The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and
the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA
funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
May 3, 2000
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation - It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies
the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for
persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan - It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority
to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community, and other financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) 2000 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate
income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities
that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee
or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other
revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the
case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an
assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the
assessment.
Excessive Force - It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws - The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity
with ti~e VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-
3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint
will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570,608;
Compliance with Laws - It will comply with applicable laws.
May 3, 2000
Signature/Authorized Official Date
OPTIONAL CERTWICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are
designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24
CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG
assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
May 3, 2000
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance - If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental
assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating
jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe,
sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in
accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds
in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
May 3, 2000
Signature/Authorized Official Date
ESG Certifications
The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion - It will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG
program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years. If the jurisdiction plans
to use funds for purposes less than tenant-based rental assistance, the applicant will maintain any
building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and
families for at least 3 years.
Essential Services - It will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period
during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure as long as
the same general population is served.
Renovation -- Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building
involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services -- It will assist homeless individuals in obtaining appropriate supportive services,
including permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other
services essential for achieving independent living, and other Federal State, local, and private
assistance.
Matching Funds -- It will obtain matching amounts required under §576.71 of this title.
Confidentiality - It will develop and implement procedures to ensure the con~dentiality of records pertaining
to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted
under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any
family violence shelter project except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the
operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement - To the maximum extent practicable, it will involve, through employment,
volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating,
maintaining, operating facilities, and providing services assisted through this program.
Consolidated Plan - It is following a current HUD-approved Consolidated Plan or CHAS.
Not Applicable
Signature/Authorized Official Date
HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available
public and private sources.
Building - Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in
the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial
rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of
a building or structure.
Not Applicable
Signature/Authorized Official Date
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FEE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S.
Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the
grantee is providing the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is
placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the
grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the
requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized
under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not
be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in
the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at
the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the
grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office
and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to
identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee' s
drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings
(or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes
place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a
mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation,
State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in
concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the
performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the
change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the
performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Check __ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment
common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this
certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the
following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by
regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a fmding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or
imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the
responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal
drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any
controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of
work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii)
all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is
insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary
personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance
of work under the grant and who are on the grantee' s payroll. This
definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee
(e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee' s payroll; or
employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
APPENDIX A Needs Analysis
Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Individuals
-- Beds/Units
Estimated Current Unmet Need/ RelaUve
Needs Inventory Gap Priority
Emergency Shelter I'~3 I 155 I 118 I I High
Transitional Housing 160 I 130 I 130 I IHigh
Permanent Housing 1381 I 1291 I 190 I I High
Total 514 376 138
-- Estimated Supportive Services Slots
Job Training 120 20 100 High
Case Management 180 84 96 High
Substance Abuse Treatment 180 135 45 High
Mental Health Care 120 20 100 High
Housing Placement 180 80 100 Meal
Life Skills Training 228 115 113 High
-- Estimated Sub-Populations
Chronic Substance Abusers 180 4b 135 High
Seriously Mentally III t2 20 52 High
Dually-Diag nosed 60 20 40 Meal
Veterans '~ 2 22 50 Meal
Persons with HIV/AIDS 23 5 :18 High
Victims of Domestic Violence 60 20 40 High
Youth 50 18 32 High
Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Persons in Families with Children
-- Beds/Units
Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative
Needs Inventory Gap Priority
Emergency Shelter 133 I 148 I 10 I IHigh I
Transitional Housing 1101 I 136 I 165 I IHigh I
Permanent Housing 130 I 10 I 13° I I High I
Total 164 84 95
-- Estimated Supportive Services Slots
Job Training 61 15 46 High
Case Management 46 15 31 Med
Child Care 15'l 2'~ 130 High
Substance Abuse Treatment 45 34 11 High
Mental Health Care 92 10 82 High
Housing Placement 16'~ 40 12'1 Med
Life Skills Training 1,100 40 1,060 High
-- Estimated Sub-Populations
Chronic Substance Abusers 46 15 31 High
Seriously Mentally III 18 5 13 High
Dually-Diagnosed 15 3 12 High
Veterans 18 5 13 Med
Persons with HIV/AIDS 5 2 3 High
Victims of Domestic Violence 15 4 11 High
Special Needs/Non-Homeless
-- Sub-Populations
Priority Need Estimated $
Elderly Meal $0
Frail Elderly High $0
Severe Mental Illness High $0
Developmentally Disabled High $0
Physically Disabled High $0
Persons with Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction High $0
Persons with HIVIAIDS High $0
TOTAL
Community Needs
-- Anti-Crime Programs
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall Low 0 $2,943,655
Sub-Categories
Crime Awareness (051) Low 0 $2,943,655
-- Economic Development
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall High 0 $14,902,000
Sub-Categories
Rehab; Publicly or Privately-Owned Commer (14E) Low 0 $2,200,000
CI Land Acquisition/Disposition (17A) Low 0 $0
CI Infrastructure Development (17B) Low 0 $5,250,000
CI Building Acquisition, Construction, Re (17C) Low 0 $0
Other Commercial/Industrial Improvements (17D) High 0 $6,802,000
ED Direct Financial Assistance to For-Pro (18A) Med 0 $0
ED Technical Assistance (18B) High 0 $150,000
Micro-Enterprise Assistance (18C) High 0 $500,000
-- Infrastructure
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall Low 0 $125,287,000
Sub-Categories
Flood Drain Improvements (031) Low 0 $6,954,000
Water/Sewer Improvements (03J) Low 0 $82,424,000
Street Improvements (03K) Low 0 $27,621,000
Sidewalks (03L) Low 0 $2,934,000
Tree Planting (03N) Low 0 $354,000
Removal of Architectural Barriers (10) High 0 $5,000,000
Privately Owned Utilities (11 ) Low 0 $0
-- Planning & Administration
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall High 0 $0
Sub-Categories
Community Needs (Page 2)
-- Public Facilities
Need Level Units Estimated
Overall Med 0 $43,995,847
Sub-Categories
Public Facilities and Improvements (Gener (03) -- 0 $9,317,696
Handicapped Centers (03B) -- 0 $0
Neighborhood Facilities (03E) Med 0 $1,200,000
Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F) Low 0 $6,878,151
Parking Facilities (03G) None 0 $14,480,000
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements (03H) Low 0 $4,520,000
Fire Stations/Equipment (030) -- 0 $0
Health Facilities (03P) Low 0 $100,000
Asbestos Removal (03R) Low 0 $0
Clean-up of Contaminated Sites (04A) -- 0 $0
Interim Assistance (06) -- 0 $0
Non-Residential Historic Preservation (16B) Low 0 $7,500,000
-- Public Services
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall High 0 $142,243,510
Sub-Categories
Public Services (General) (05) High 0 $20,979,605
Handicapped Services (05B) Med 0 $5,601,580
Legal Services (05C) High 0 $1,824,965
Transportation Services (05E) High 0 $0
Substance Abuse Services (05F) High 0 $16,695,185
Employment Training (05H) High 0 $46,840,970
Health Services (05M) High 0 $50,301,205
Mental Health Services (050) High 0 $0
Screening for Lead-Based Paint/Lead Hazar (05P) High 0 $0
-- Senior Programs
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall Med 0 $4,566,730
Sub-Categories
Senior Centers (03A) Low 0 $1,000,000
Senior Services (05A) Med 0 $3,566,730
Community Needs (Page 3)
-- Youth Programs
Need Level Units Estimated
Overall Med 0 $47,234,410
Sub-Categories
Youth Centers (03D) High 0 $1,200,000
Child Care Centers (03M) High 0 $1 ,S00,000
Abused and Neglected Children Facilities (03Q) High 0 $0
Youth Services (05D) High 0 $28,094,930
Child Care Services (05L) High 0 $16,439,480
Abused and Neglected Children (05N) High 0 $0
-- Other
Need Level Units Estimated $
Overall -- 0 $0
Sub-Categories
Urban Renewal Completion (07) -- 0 $0
CDBG Non-profit Organization Capacity Bui (19C) -- 0 $0
CDBG Assistance to Institutes of Higher E (19D) -- 0 $0
Repayments of Section 108 Loan Principal (19F) -- 0 $0
Unprogrammed Funds (22) -- 0 $0
Housing Needs
-- Renter
Need Level Units Estimated $
Small Related 0 - 30% of MFI I High ~ 1i58 I I$14,b91,500
31 - 50% of MFI J High I 1565 I 1510,683,'~50
51 - 80% of MFI IMed I 1536 I 151o,318,ooo
Large Related 0 - 30% of MFI I High I 16'/ I ~$1,241,000 I
31 - 50% of MFI IHigh I 149 I i$90~,900 I
51 - 80% of MFI IMed I 14'~ I 158'~o,aoo I
Elderly 0 - 30% of MFI JMed I 1186 I I$3,'/45,000 J
31 - 50% of MFI (Med I 1136 I i$2,'i38,000 (
51 - 80% of MFI IMed I 1132 J I$2,65'/,000 I
All Other 0 - 30% of MFI I High I Io I I$o I
31- 50% of MFI IMed I Io I Iso I
51- 80% of MFI IMed I I0 I I$0
-- Owner
0 - 30% of MFI IHigh I 11,488 I 1515,624,000 I
31 - 50% of MFI IMed I 1~,08s I 1511,434,500 I
51 - 80% of MFI IMed I I~,053 I 1511,0~6,500 I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public
headng will he held by the City
Coundl of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00
p.m. on the 4m day of Apdl, 2000, in
the Civic Center Coundl Chambers,
410 E, Washington Street, Iowa City,
Iowa, at which hearing the Coundl
An ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Planned
High Density Mulit-Famlly
Residential (PRM) to Sendtire
Areas Oreday (OSA-PRM) for .48
acres located at the northwest
comer of Prentiss and Unn Streets.
b. An ordinance vacating an
undeveloped portion of Wooif
Avenue from MCLean Street south
for a distance of 240 feel
c. An ordinance amending Tltie
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
masonry wall signs in the General
Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2),
Office Research Park (ORP) and
Research Development Park (RDP)
Zones.
d. An ordinance amending 'Fitte
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
overnight boarding of animals within
smell animal clinics in the
Cemmerdal Office (CO-1) Zone.
Copies of Ihe proposed ordinances
are on file for public examination In
Ihe office of the City Clerk, Civic
Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known
for Council consideration am
encouraged to appear at the above-
mentioned time and place,
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY (PRM) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-PRM) AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 20,516
SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF LINN AND PRENTISS STREETS.
WHEREAS, the property owners, Charles
McComas and Haywood Belle, have requested a
zone change from PRM to OSA-PRM and approval
of a preliminary sensitive areas development plan
for property located at the Northwest Corner of Linn
and Prentiss Streets; and
WHEREAS, the subject property contains
"critical" slopes as defined by the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary sensitive
areas development plan is in technical compliance
with all applicable provisions of the City Code,
including the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, with the
exception of a requested variation to allow
modification to the required front yards; and
WHEREAS, the requested modification to the
required front yard is consistent with surrounding
properties and the intent of the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance and PRM zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has reviewed this proposed zone
change and has recommended approval.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. ZONING AMENDMENT.
Property described below is hereby reclassified from
its present classification of PRM to OSA-PRM:
A portion of Block 9, County Seat Addition to
Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat thereof,
recorded in Plat Books 1 & 2 at Page 253 in the
Records of the Johnson County Recorder, the
boundaries of which are described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast Corner of Lot 4 in
Block 9 in County Seat Addition of Johnson County,
Iowa, according to the Plat thereof; running thence
south 80 feet to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 4;
Ordinance No.
Page 2
thence west 70 feet; thence north 80 feet to the
north line of Lot 4; thence east 70 feet to the
beginning, and the south 40 feet, except the west 40
feet of Lot 3 in Block 9, County Seat Addition to Iowa
City, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof,
and commencing at a point 70 feet west of the
Southeast corner of Lot 4 in Block 9 in that part of
Iowa City, Iowa, known as County Seat of Johnson
County, Iowa, according to the plat thereof, thence
north 80 feet; thence west 40 feet; thence south 80
feet; thence east 40 feet to the place of beginning,
and commencing at the Southwest Comer of Lot 4 in
Block 9 in that part of Iowa City, Iowa, known as the
County Seat of Johnson County; thence north 80
feet; thence east 80 feet; thence south 80 feet;
thence west 40 feet to the place of beginning, and
the west 40 feet of the south half of Lot 3 in Block 9
in that part of Iowa City, Iowa, known as the County
Seat of Johnson County, according to the plat
thereof, and the south 120 feet of the 20 feet wide
alley located in Block 9, County Seat Addition to
Iowa City, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof, subject to an easement for sewer and water
lines and utilities over the entire parcel. The
Grantees shall be unable to construct any
permanent structure over the entire parcel.
SECTION II. VARIATION. The following variation
from the requirements of the PRM zone is herein
approved as part of the preliminary sensitive areas
development plan:
A modification of the required 20-foot front yards
to 11 feet adjustment to Prentiss Street and 9 feet
adjacent to Linn Street.
SECTION III. ZONING MAP. The Building Official is
hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa to conform to this
amendment upon final passage, approval, and
publication of this ordinance as provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi-
nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approv-
al and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of
,2000.
MAYOR
A'I'T'EST:
Ordinance No.
Page 3
CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning &Zoning Commission Prepared by: Robert Miklo
Item: REZ00-0004, Prentiss and Linn St. Date: February 3, 2000
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Haywood Belland Charles McComis
PO Box 1126
Iowa City, lA 52240
Phone: 338-1125
Contact Pemon: Janice Sweet, Amhited
338-4909
Requested Action: Rezoning from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-
Family Residential, to OSA-PRM Sensitive Areas
Overlay
Purpose: To allow construction of a 25-unit apartment building
on a lot which contains a critical slope.
Location: Northwest corner of Prentiss and Linn Street
Size: 20,400 square feet
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Vacant (2 houses were recently removed from the
property): PRM
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Residential, PRM
South: Commercial, C1-1
East: Commercial, CB-2
West: Residential, PRM
Comprehensive Plan: The general land use plan contained in the
Comprehensive Plan indicates that this area is
appropriate for mixed-use development. The Near
Southside redevelopment plan identifies this area for
high-density residential development.
Applicable Code Requirements: 14-6K-1, Sensitive Areas Ordinance; 14-6D-11,
Planned High-Density Multi-Family Residential Zone;
PRM; 14-6K-2 Flood Plain Management Ordinance.
File Date: January 13, 2000
45 Day Limitation Period: February 27, 2000
BACKGROUND:
The applicants, Haywood Bell and Charles McComas are requesting a rezoning from Planned
High-Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) for property
at the northwest corner of Prentiss and Linn Streets. The applicants wish to construct a 25-unit
multi-family building on this property. Because the property contains a critical slope (25 to 39%) a
sensitive areas development plan and rezoning are required prior to an issuance of a building
permit. In this case the applicants are proposing to use the provisions of the Sensitive Areas Zone
to allow a reduction in the front yard setback on both Prentiss Street and Linn Street.
A small portion of the property along Linn Street is within the 100-year flood plain. Development of
the property must comply with the Flood Plain Management Ordinance and receive a Flood Plain
Development Permit.
As proposed the first floor of the building will contain 26 indoor parking spaces. The upper floors
will contain residential units. An exception to this would be the one unit on the first floor in the
north wing of the building along Linn Street. Eight outdoor parking spaces are proposed to the
north side of the building.
ANALYSIS:
PRM Zone Compliance: The intent of the PRM zone is to provide for development of high-
density multi-family dwellings in centrally located areas that are close to public transportation
and employment and commercial centers. Because of the high-density development and high
levels of pedestrian activity expected in this zone, special consideration is be given to building
and site design, as well as providing a pleasant, safe, and efficient pedestrian environment. The
PRM zone regulations contain a number of design provisions that must be addressed before a
building permit can be issued. Building elevations and a site plan have been submitted and are
under review with respect to these provisions. Within this zone, the Director of Planning &
Community Development is responsible for determining compliance with these design
provisions. Although the Commission's primary role in this case is to review the application with
respect to the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, the Commission does have some review of design
elements in that a reduced setback is being requested as permitted by the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
Staff has advised the applicants' architect that the current design of the ground floor of the
building, which contains the parking garage, does not appear to comply with the intent of the
PRM zone and the Near Southside Plan. The design provisions of the zone state that:".. .
design provisions are intended to help ensure that areas zoned PRM develop as livable, high
density residential neighborhoods, to integrate parking facilities into the design of developments,
to provide a safe and attractive area for pedestrian traffic, to restrict fortress-like facades, to
avoid a monotonous environment and to ensure the enhancement of this zone's residential
character through excellence in design. The Near Southside Plan also indiates buildings should
not be massive in scale and should have a pedestrian orientation at the street level. Staff has
suggested a number of design techniques, which could be used to ensure that the street level of
the building complies with the intent and requirements of the zone. These include terraces and
landscaping, greater emphasis on the two pedestrian entrances to the building, architectural
details, such as widow sills and lintels, belt courses, and set backs in the building faGade.
Sensitive Areas Development Ordinance Development Plan: The intent of the regulated
slope section of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is to protect the stability of potentiallyerodible
slopes from development activities and to preserve the scenic character of wooded hillsides.
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Generally, development within critical slopes of 25 to 39% is discouraged, but not prohibited. In
this case the slopes exist on the northwest corner of the property. This is a portion of the slope
that runs throughout the center of this block. In December of 1999 the Commission reviewed a
plan for the development of the property to the northwest, which is at the top of this slope.
In order to minimize disturbance of the critical slope the applicant is proposing that the front yard
setback on Prentiss Street be reduced from the required 15 feet to 13 feet and the Linn Street
setback be reduced to 10 feet. This will allow development of the property without requiring
major grading within the critical slope area.
While staff feels that a reduced setback would be appropriate for the high-density, urban,
pedestrian-oriented environment called for in the Near Southside Redevelopmerit Plan, the
design of the facade of the building and streetscape are critical in making such a reduction fit
with the character of development proposed in the plan. Because of the presence of the parking
structure on the first floor it is crucial that design elements be used to improve the appearance of
the street level of the building. As discussed above staff has suggested a number of ways which
the applicants could address this concern.
Staff believes that if the building is designed in accordance with the intent and design
requirements of the Near Southside Plan and the PRM zone, a reduced setback is warranted in
accordance with the provisions of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance and the PRM zone. We do not
believe that the current plan addresses the importance of the relationship of the building to the
public sidewalks. The applicants' architect has indicated that a revised plan will be submitted to
address these issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that REZ00-0004 a rezoning of 20,400 square feet from PRM to OSA-PRM and
preliminary sensitive areas development plan for property located at the northwest corner of
Prentiss and Linn Streets be deferred pending resolution of the deficiencies noted below and
submission and approval of a building design, which complies with the intent and requirements of
the PRM zone.
Deficiencies and Discrepancies:
1. Existing and proposed grades should be shown.
2. The flood plain boundary should be shown.
3. A landscape buffer at least 10 feet in width is required between the parking lot and the
property to the north. This buffer can be reduced if an alternative design is approved under
the provisions of the PRM zone.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
3. Building Elevations
Approved by:
K ' ' ' ent of Planning
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SWEET
JANICE E. SWEET &ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE TO SERVE YOU
510 RONALDS STREET, P.O. BOX 3246
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 TEL (319) 338-4909
sweetj @fyiowa .infi. net FAX (319)338-9519
January 18, 2000
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Iowa City
41 0 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Re: Proposed Apartment Building
Prentiss and Linn Streets
Owners: Haywood Belle
Chades McComas
Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
It is the owners' intent to build a twenty-five unit apartment building on the lot at the northwest corner of
Prentiss and Linn Streets. This area is currently zoned as a PRM area. However, because of the slope of
between 25% and 39% which exists at the northwest corner of the lot, they are requesting that this lot be
rezoned to a Sensitive Areas Development Plan.
The property consists of four lots which were listed under different ownerships all controlled by Haywood
Belle. They have recently been combined into a single lot under the ownership of Belle Company
Investments, LLC.
The building will be of masonry and stucco. It is anticipated that it will contain four one-bedroom units,
eighteen two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom units.
The setbacks currently required on the south and east are fifteen feet each because of the setbacks of
adjacent buildings. In order to avoid disturbing the sensitive area where the slope is greater than 25%, it is
requested that the south setback be set at thirteen feet and the east setback be set at ten feet. Please
refer to the site plan.
Construction will start on the building as soon as a building permit is issued if this is soon enough to allow
completion by August 1, 2000. However, if the issuance of a building permit is delayed, the construction
will be started late in 2000 with an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2001.
Thank you for your consideration of the above issues.
We look forward to the completion of a project which will be an enhancement of the "south-of Burlington"
downtown area of the city.
Very truly yours,
~t, Architect
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 11, 2000
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: REZ00-0004 Prentiss & Linn Streets
We have received a revised site plan and elevation drawings, which address the concerns,
noted in the February 3 staff report. The plans show a landscaped terrace enclosed behind a
brick and limestone wall along the Prentiss Street side of the building. The terrace will include a
concrete patio with brick accent paving, benches and planting areas for trees and landscaping.
Additional architectural details have been added to the first floor of the building to de-emphasize
the blank walls of the parking garage. Staff now believes that the plan is in compliance with the
Near Southside Plan and the intent of the PRM, Planned High Density Residential, zone. In
accordance with the requirements of the PRM zone, The Director of Planning will need to
approve a more detailed plan prior to issuance of a building permit.
Staff recommends approval of REZ00-0004 a rezoning of 20,400 square feet from PRM to OSA-
PRM for property located at the northwest corner of Prentiss and Linn Streets.
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice Is hereby given that a public
hearing will be held by the City
Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00
p.m. on the 4th day of Apdl, 2000, in
the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City,
Iowa, at which headrig the Coundl
will consider:
'a. An ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Ranned
High Density Mullt-Family
Residential (PRM) to Sendlive
Areas Oveday (OSA-PRM) for .48
acres located at the norffiwest
undeveloped portion of WooIf
Avenue from McLean Street south
for a distance of 240 feel
c. An ordinance amending 'Titie
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
masonry wall signs in the General
Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2),
Office Research Park (ORP) and
Research Development Park (RDP)
Zones.
d. An ordinance amending 'RUe
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
ovemight boarding of animals within
smell animal clinics in the
Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone.
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.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNDEVELOPED
PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM MCLEAN
STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET.
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Craig H. Syrop, has
requested that the City vacate a portion of the WooIf
Avenue right-of-way from McLean Street south for a
distance of 240 feet; and
WHEREAS, the subject right-of-way is currently
undeveloped, and does not appear to be a necessary
component of the neighborhood street system; and
WHEREAS, a sanitary sewer easement and a
storm sewer easement will be retained over a portion
of the fight-of-way and no structures will be permitted
to be constructed or trees planted within these
easements; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to dispose of the
subject right-of-way via sale of the vacated property to
the applicant and/or other adjacent property owner(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. VACATION. Subject to the retention of
public sanitary sewer and storm sewer easements, the
City of Iowa City hereby vacates the portion of the
WooIf Avenue right-of-way from McLean Street south
for a distance of 240 feet, legally described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of
Block Four (4), Manville Addition to Iowa City, Iowa;
thence south along the easterly right-of-way of Wooif
Avenue 240 feet; thence west to a point on the
westedy right-of-way of WooIf Avenue that is 240 feet
south of an extension of the southerly right-of-way of
McLean Street; then north 240 feet to an extension of
the southerly right-of-way of McLean Street; then east
to the Point of Beginning.
Said legal description is meant to describe a
240-foot section of the entire WooIf Avenue right-of-
way south of the southerly right-of-way of McLean
Street, according to Manville's Addition to Iowa City,
Iowa.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance
shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
Passed and approved this day of
,20
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Scott Kugler
Item: VAC97-0002. WooIf Avenue South of Date: March 2, 2000
McLean Street
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Craig H Syrop &Anne G. Sadler
719 McClean St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 356-3143
Contact person: Michael Pugh
321 E. Market St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 354-1104
Requested action: Vacation of a portion of WooIf Avenue
south of McLean Street
Purpose: To allow the use of the property by
adjacent property owners
Location: The north end of WooIf Avenue, south
of McLean Street a distance of 240
feet.
Size: Approximately 9,600 square feet (40
feet by 240 feet.
Existing land use and zoning: Undeveloped, RS-5
Surrounding land use and zoning: North: Residential, RS-5;
East: Residential, RS-5;
South: Residential, RS-5;
West: Residential, RS-5.
Comprehensive Plan: Residential, 2-8 dwelling units per acre.
File date: October 8, 1997 (delayed due to WooIf
Avenue construction project)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicants, Dr. Craig H Syrop and Anne G. Sadler, are requesting the vacation of an
undeveloped portion of the WooIf Avenue right-of-way that lies adjacent to their property at
2
719 McLean Street. A letter submitted by the applicants' attorney indicates that they would
like to purchase the right-of-way for residential use, although nothing other than planting
additional trees is specified.
This application was filed in 1997, but consideration of the vacation was delayed due to City
construction projects that were planned at that time and uncertainties regarding the need for
use of the subject right-of-way. In addition to the WooIf Avenue bridge reconstruction, the
City recently completed a roadway improvement project along WooIf Avenue to the north of
the bridge to a point just south of the requested vacation. At that time, the City was not
sure how much of the subject right-of-way was needed for related storm sewer
improvements, and requested that the applicant defer consideration of the vacation
indefinitely until the project was completed. That project is now complete, and the area
needed to maintain the storm sewer can be identified. The application is now ready to
proceed.
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View of right-of-way from the north. View of right-of-way from the south.
ANALYSIS:
Before vacating a street or alley right-of-way, the City should be reasonably sure that the
vacation will not land-lock or negatively impact adjacent properties, and that public access
will not be needed along the right-of-way in the future. Easements necessary for the
retention and maintenance of existing utilities along the right-of-way to be vacated should
also be considered.
The undeveloped right-of-way being requested for vacation, leading from the terminus of the
paved portion of WooIf Avenue north to McLean Street, traverses a wooded ravine that is
identified on the Sensitive Areas Inventory as containing slopes of 18 to 25 percent. It is
unlikely that an acceptable road grade could be established in this location without extensive
grading and filling of the ravine. From a traffic circulation standpoint, staff can see no reason
to extend WooIf Avenue to connect to McLean Street. Such a proposal would likely be met
by opposition from residents along these streets with concerns of through traffic, and would
open up little land for additional residential development. There does not seem to be a public
need to retain this right-of-way in order to establish a through street.
The only property that would be landlocked as a result of the vacation would be two lots
owned by the applicant, who also owns a third lot and a home along McLean Street. The
other two properties fronting on the subject right-of-way also have frontage on other streets,
and are not likely to be developed given their topography. Unless objections are raised by
these individuals regarding issues staff has not considered, it appears that the requested
vacation would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties.
The City recently completed a street improvement project in this area, which included
improvements to the storm sewer system within the right-of-way. As a result, a storm sewer
extends into this right-of-way from the south and empties into the ravine that crosses the
right-of-way. In addition, a sanitary sewer line crosses this right-of-way. The City will need
to maintain an easement over a portion of this property for the future maintenance of these
improvements. The applicant would be restricted from building on or planting trees within
the easement. The applicant may be required to provide a survey of the area requested for
vacation to identify the boundaries of the easement that needs to be retained by the City. If
this application is approved, it should be subject to the identification and retention of an
easement necessary for the maintenance of these public improvements. In addition, staff has
received comments from only one private utility company regarding their need for this right-
of-way. The vacation should also be subject to the retention of any easements that may be
needed for private utilities that may be located within the right-of-way.
In the past, the City has vacated its interest in undeveloped rights-of-way based on the
assumption that applicants would follow through on their intent to purchase the vacated
property from the City. However, there have been recent examples in which an applicant has
not purchased the property after it was vacated. To avoid this situation in the future, staff
recommends that the City handle the disposition of the property at the same time that it is
considering the vacation. If the City Council determines that a vacation is appropriate, the
third consideration of an ordinance to vacate a right-of-way would be withheld until a
purchase price was agreed upon and accepted by Council, as well. In keeping with this
recommendation, staff recommends that this vacation be approved subject to the disposition
of the property occurring concurrently with final consideration of the ordinance to vacate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that VAC97-0002, a request to vacate a portion of WooIf Avenue from
McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet, be approved, subject to the delineation and
retention of an easement for the future maintenance of existing public improvements within
this right-of-way, the retention of easements for any private utilities that may exist within this
right-of-way, and the disposition of the property occurring concurrently with the final
consideration of the ordinance to vacate.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map.
2. Letter from the applicant's attorney requesting the vacation of a portion of WooIf
Avenue.
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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SITE LOCATION: WooIf Avenue, north of River StreetVAC97-0002
PHELAN, TUCKER, MULI.~.N, WALKER, TUCKER & GELMAN, L.L.P.
ATTORNIP/S AT LAW
IAn'r~_~*,M~ V, ~ 321 EAST MARKET LOUIS SHUL.-%'IAN (1906-1982)
WILLIAM M. TUCKER P.O. B(1X 2150
BRUCS L. WALKER IOWA CYI'Y, IOWA 52244 (319) 3M-~962
THOMAS H. GELMAN T~tl~I-IONE:
GA~ J. scHMrr (319) 354-1104
JULm L. PULKRABEK
JOHN E. BID~SLEY
DANIELW. BOYLE
MICI4MIL J. PUGH*
x.soa~,,,,,~,n~mu~o~s October 7, 1997
Mr. Robert Mildo
Planning and Community Development !-~ ~-~ :'~ ....
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
Re: Vacation of WoolfAvenue ~-*; z --:
Dear Bob:
Please find enclose an Application to vacate a portion of WooIf Avenue prepared on
behalf of Dr. Craig H. Syrop and Anne Sadlet, who reside at 719 McLean Street, Iowa City. I
also enclose the $120.00 application fee.
Dr. Syrop and Ms. Sadler are requesting that a portion of the WooIf Avenue fight-of-way,
north of River Street and adjacent to their property (see location map) be vacated for the purpose
of purchasing this property for residential use. In addition to Craig and Anne, it appears that Ms.
Sahs and Ms. McGurk will be the only effected property owners. ·
You may recall that you have already informally reviewed this request, and did not see any
apparent obstacles to having this portion of the right-of-way vacated. Our clients are aware of the
sanitary sewer easement that runs across their property and the electrical lines running through the
street fight-of-way, and that certain easement rights may need to be granted in connection with
the proposed vacation. Dr. Syrop and Ms. Sadlet are interested in planting some additional trees
on their property and would like to know if this would interfere with the City's access to the
sanitary sewer.
I could not determine the precise width of the Woolf Avenue fight-of-way from the plats
that I reviewed. The width appears from one set of plats to be 55 feet, but I would have expected
October 7, 1997
Page 2
it to be 50 feet. If you could determine the exact width of the right-of-way, I would appreciate it
if you would let me know. I believe the legal description should be revised if the exact width of
the fight-of-way can be ascertained.
MJP/dc
Enclosure
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice Is hereby given that a public
headng will be held by the City
Coundl of Iowa City, Iowa. at 7:00
p.m. on the 4e day of April, 2000, In
the Civic Center Coundl Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City,
Iowa, at which headng the Coundl
'a. An ordinance changing the
zoning designation fTom Planned
High Density Mulit-Family
Residential (PRM) to Sensitive
Areas Oveday (OSA-PRM) for .48
acres located at the northwest
comer of Prenttss and Unn Streets.
b. An ordinance vacating an
undeveloped podton of WooIf
Avenue from McLean Street south
~fc.~4~,a distance of 240 feel
,.~c. An ordinance amending 'l'iUe
Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
masonry wall signs in the Cenaral
Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2),
Office Research Park (ORP) and
Research Development Park (RDP)
Zones.
d. An ordinance amending 'FlUe
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
ovemight boarding of animals within
small animal clinics in the
Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone.
Copies of the proposed ordinances
are on file for public examinaUon in
the office of the City Clerk, Civic
Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known
for Council consideraUon are
encouraged to appear at the above-
mentioned time and place.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
ppdadminV~otices~:ouncil4-4.doc
Prepared by: Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner, City of Iowa City, 4'10 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5251
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW MASONRY WALL SIGNS IN
THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1), HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2), OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (ORP) AND
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONES.
WHEREAS, masonry wall signs are not permitted under the current sign regulations in the Zoning Chapter;
and
WHEREAS, masonry wall signs can provide attractive, appropriate signage when located under certain
limitations at office research park, research development park or industrial park entranceways; and
WHEREAS, masonry wall signs under the terms of this ordinance shall be limited to being identification
signs only, meet the dimensional requirements for facia signs and be affixed to a fence or a wall that is a
permitted structure within the subject zones; and
WHEREAS, sign congestion will be ameliorated by the ordinance provision that no other freestanding,
monument or other non-building signs may be located at an entranceway where either one or two masonry
wall signs are located.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT: Chapter 6, Zoning Chapter, Article O, Sign Regulations, of the City Code is
hereby amended by:
a. Adding the following definition to subsection 14-60-2, as follows: MASONRY WALL SIGN: An
identification sign mounted on the face of or inset into a fence or wall constructed of masonry materials.
Such identification sign or set of two signs shall identify only one entity or one group of entities, such as
identifying an office research park, research development park or industrial park.
b. Repealing subsection 14-60-3D3 in its entirety and adding a new subsection 14-60-3D3 as follows:
Freestanding signs, monument signs, masonry wall signs or any other signs not mounted on a building
are not included in this maximum building sign allowance and are governed by the specific requirements
of the zone.
c. Adding the following subsection 14-60-5G2c, as follows: At each entranceway, up to two masonry wall
signs may be established if no freestanding, monument or other non-building signs are located at that
entranceway. In the ORP zone, masonry wall signs up to twelve (12) feet in height may be established in
the required front yard provided the signs are located a minimum of twenty (20) feet back from street
right-of-way lines.
d. Adding the following subsections 14-60-5G3b6A and 14-60-5G3b6B as follows: 6. Masonry Wall Sign.
(A) Maximum Area: two (2) square feet per lineal foot of lot frontage, not to exceed one hundred fifty
(150) square feet in total or seventy-five (75) square feet per sign face and shall constitute no more than
fifteen (15) percent of the total area of the face of the masonry wall. (B) Maximum Height: The sign area
shall be a minimum of one (1) foot less than the height of the masonry wall.
e. Repealing subsection 14-60-7A3 in its entirety and adding a new subsection 14-60-7A3, as follows: The
area of each sign, regardless of shape, shall be computed by determining the area of a triangle,
rectangle or circle which completely encloses the outer perimeter of the sign face or which completely
encloses the whole group of characters or words in the case of a sign composed of characters or words
attached directly to a building, an appurtenance to a building, or a masonry wall.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION Ill. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this __ day of ,2000.
MAYOR
ATFEST:
CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March :L, 2000
To: Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner
Re: Revision of Masonry Wall Signs Memorandum
Based on the Commission's discussion at its February 28 informal meeting, the
February 25 memorandum on masonry wall signs has been corrected and
revised.
The sign face area has been corrected to read 7~c feet, which is the actual
dimensional requirement for monument signs in the industrial, office research
park and research development park zones.
At a Commissioner's suggestion, the definition of MASONRY WALL SIGN has
been clarified by add/rig the words "the face of'as follows: An identification
sign mounted on the face of or inset into a fence or wall constructed of
masonry materials.
To clarify the requirements about the height of the wall, the words "and w/th
the top of the s/gn area extend/rig no h/gher than twelve feet above ground
level"have been removedfrom proposed subsection :[4-60-SG3b6B. The
proposed ordinance language that remains allows for "masonry wall signs up
to twelve feet in height in the required front yard" of the ORP zone (14-
600562c) and requires that "the sign area shall be a minimum of one foot
less than the height of the masonry wall" (14-60-SG3bGB). Those provisions
should be sufficient to convey what is intended.
Regarding the question about whether a freestanding sign or monument sign
could be used at an entranceway if only one masonry wall sign is installed at
the entranceway, the answer is no. In the context of the ordinance as
proposed, there can be only one of the following signs: an identification
monument sign or an identification freestanding sign, or up to two (one or
two) masonry wall signs may be established if no freestanding, monument or
other non-building signs are located at that entranceway. Staff feels that no
text change is needed to clarify this issue.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 25, 2000; revised March 1, 2000 (for March 2 Commission meeting)
To: Towa City Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner
Re: Masonry Wall Signs
On December 16, :L999, the :Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission received a request
from ACT to amend the Zoning Chapter to allow signage on a masonry wall proposed at
its new south entrance on Captain [fish Parkway. The ACT office campus is located in
the Office Research Park (ORP) zone. The requested type of sign seemed appropriate
as proposed for the new entranceway, but did not fit into any of the classifications for
signs, such as a freestanding sign or a monument sign, which are permitted in the ORP
zone. The Commission asked staff to research this request and suggest amendments to
the sign regulations concerning this type of entranceway sign.
Staff feels that that a masonry wall sign would be most appropriately located at the
entranceway(s) to an office research park, a research development park or an industrial
park. Staff recommends that the masonry wall upon which the signage is placed should
be a permitted structure. Either as a fence or as a retaining wall, it should comply with
the requirements of the zone in which it is located, e.g. it should not be located within
the vision triangle at street intersections. The only exception staff would recommend is
in the ORP zone where the front yard setback requirement is 150 feet. in that zone, it
would be appropriate to permit masonry walls over four feet in height within the front
yard, but not within the first 20 feet, which is the front yard setback requirement in the
T-l, T-2 and RDP zones. This would keep the setback requirement uniform among the
zolles.
The masonry wall sign should not allow all types of advertising, but should be limited to
being an/dentitTcat/on sign only, which is defined in Zoning Chapter subsection 14-60-2
as: "a sign displaying the name, address, crest, insignia or trademark, occupation or
profession of an occupant of a building or the name of any building on the premises."
Staff further recommends that the sign face dimensions for a masonry wall sign be
limited to what is permitted for a monument sign in the ORP, the Research Development
Park (RDP) and the ]ndustrial (T-1 & T-2) zones: "2 square feet per lineal foot of lot
frontage, not to exceed :L50 square feet or -59 75 square feet per sign face." [14-60-
5Gb2A] The sign area determination on a masonry wall sign should be calculated
similarly to a facia sign on a building wall: "The area of each sign, regardless of shape,
shall be computed by determining the area of a triangle, rectangle or circle which
completely encloses the outer perimeter of ... the whole group of characters or words in
the case of a sign composed of characters or words attached directly to a building or an
appurtenance to a building." [14-60-7A3]
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Also, as required with facia signs in these zones, staff recommends that the sign area
not exceed 15 percent of wall area. In the case of the proposed ACT entranceway sign,
each sign face area or the area of the rectangle enclosing the lettering would be
approximately 22 square feet in size and represents about 5% of the face of 480 square
foot wall east of the drive and approximately seven percent of the 300 square foot wall
west of the drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDAT[ON:
Specifically, staff recommends the following amendments to the sign regulations to
allow masonry wall signs on a provisional basis in the ORP, RDP, :[-1 and I-2 zones:
Section 14-60-2. Add the following definition:
MASONRY WALL SZGN: An identification sign mounted on the face of or
inset into a fence or wall constructed of masonry materials.
Section 14-60-3D3. Amend as follows:
Freestanding signs, monument signs, masonry wall signs or any other signs
not mounted on a building are not included in this maximum building sign
allowance and are governed by the specific requirements of the zone.
Section 14-60-5G2. I-1, I-2, ORP and RDP Zones, Provisional Signs. Add the following
subsection c.
At each entranceway, up to two masonry wall signs may be established
if no freestanding, monument or other non-building signs are located
at that entranceway. Zn the ORP zone, masonry wall signs up to
twelve feet in height may be established in the required front yard,
provided the signs are located a minimum of twenty feet back from
street right-of-way lines.
Section 14-60-SG3b. I-1, I-2, ORP and RDP Zones, Dimensional Requirements,
Individual Signage Allowances. Add the following subsections 6A & 6B.
(6) Masonry Wall Sign
(A) Maximum Area: 2 square feet per lineal foot of lot frontage,
not to exceed 150 square feet or 56 7,~ square feet of sign
face and shall constitute no more than ;~5% of the total area
of the face of the masonry wall.
(B) Maximum Height: The sign area shall be a minimum of one
foot less than the height of the masonry wall. , '1 ~ w:.t~. t~v
t~;: of tl.e .ei3~ ~ ~;~'~i,.~'L... ~.: :.i,hsr tl.n~. K,~ek~ felt
sl/_vs 3r:~.J le~l.
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Section 14-60-7A3. Additional Regulations, Dimensional Requirements, Sign Area
Determination. Amend the first sentence as follows:
The area of each sign, regardless of shape, shall be computed by determining
the area of a triangle, rectangle or circle which completely encloses the outer
perimeter of the sign face or which completely encloses the whole group of
characters or words in the case of a sign composed of characters or words
attached directly to a building, e~ an appurtenance to a building, or a masonry
wall.
AI'I'ACHMENTS:
1. Sign Regulations for the 1-1, I-2, ORP and RDP Zones; proposed amendments
shown in bold.
2. December 9, 1999, Request Letter from 3oseph B. Pugh, 3r., ACT
3. Drawings/Plans for proposed ACT Masonry Sign
4. Excerpt from December 13, 1999, Planning and Zoning Discussion of this item.
Approved by: /~
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning &
Community Development
Re v/sed 3-1-00
ATTACHMENT 1 - Sign Regulations for the I-1, I-2, ORP and RDP Zones with
recommended amendments shown in bold
G. I-l, I-2, ORP and RDP Zones:
1. Permitted Signs:
a. Facia signs
b. Only one of the following signs:
(1) Identification monument sign.
(2) Identification freestanding sign.
c. Awning signs.
d. Window signs.
2. Provisional Signs:
a. When two (2) or more uses are located on a lot, a common monument or
freestanding sign may be installed. The maximum area of the common sign
may be fifty percent (50%) larger than the area of the maximum individual
sign allowed.
b. In the I-1 and I-2 Zones, two (2) freestanding or monument signs or one
freestanding sign and one monument sign are permitted, provided frontage
along a single lot is not less than one hundred sixty feet (160D. The distance
between two (2) freestanding signs shall be no less than one hundred fifty
feet (150D as measured along the frontage of a single lot.
c. At each entranceway, up to two masonry wall signs may be
established if no freestanding, monument or other non-building
signs are located at that entranceway. zn the ORP zone, masonry
wall signs up to twelve feet in height may be established in the
required front yard, provided the signs are located a minimum of
twenty feet back from street right-of-way lines.
3. Dimensional Requirements:
a. Maximum Building Sign Area: Uses in this Zone shall be allowed a maximum
building sign area per sign wall equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the sign
wall on which the sign is to be located.
b. Individual Signage Allowances:
(1) Facia Sign:
(A) Maximum Area: 15 percent of the sign wall area.
(B) Maximum Height: None.
(2) Monument Sign:
(A) Maximum Area: 2 square feet per lineal foot of lot frontage, not to
exceed 150 square feet or 75 square feet per sign face.
(B) Maximum Height: 5 feet.
(3) Freestanding Sign:
(A) Maximum Area: 1 square foot per lineal foot of lot frontage not to
exceed 100 square feet or 50 square feet per sign face.
(B) Maximum Height: 25 feet.
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(4) Awning Sign:
(A) Maximum Area: 25 percent of the surface of the awning or 12 square
feet, whichever is less.
(B)Maximum Height: Top of first story.
(5) Window Sign:
(A) Maximum Area: 25 percent of the area of the window where it is
mounted.
(B)Maximum Height: None.
(6) Masonry Wall Sign
(A) Maximum Area: 2 square feet per lineal foot of lot
frontage, not to exceed 150 square feet or ;0 7,~square
feet of sign face and shall constitute no more than 15% of
the total area of the face of the masonry wall.
(B) Maximum Height: The sign area shall be a minimum of
one foot less than the height of the masonry wall. end
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of information for life's transrdons / 1959 1999
December 9, 1999
City of Iowa City
Planning and Zoning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: ACT South Entrance
Request to Consider Sign Ordinance Amendment
Dear Commission Members:
In follow-up to a recent meeting with Bob Miklo (Planning Director), Jann Ream (Code Enforcement
Assistant), Tom Struve (ACT Director of Central Services), and our design consultant, RDG Crose
Gardner Shukert, I am writing on behalf of ACT to request a sign ordinance amendment to allow
sign placement at the new south entrance to the ACT campus along Captain Irish Parkway.
Discussions with City staff determined that the current ordinance may not categorically include
signs similar to what is being proposed by ACT. Therefore, we request that the Planning and
Zoning Commission approve the exploration by City staff of an amendment to the ordinance that
will allow the proposed improvements.
With completion of the initial segment of the Captain Irish Parkway, ACT is in the process of
providing a second primary entrance to its property from the south. Our intent is to create a high
quality attractive entrance feature, while at the same time enhancing the Captain Irish Corridor. We
plan for construction to begin April 1, 2000. Therefore, resolution of this issue in a timely fashion is
important to us. Through our discussion with City staff, we understand that an amendment to the
sign ordinance could be enacted in March--based on the normal approval process. This timeframe
would fit well with our plans, provided that consideration begin immediately.
Enclosed are drawings and computer model graphics of our proposed improvements for your
information and review. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this
matter. We look forward to a favorable response to this request as we continue to build on the
strong relationship we have developed with the City in the past.
Sincerely,
Vice President and Treasurer
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December 13, 1999
Page 6
gives the City some leeway and flexibility in the provision of the walkway, which, because of the
grade, may be difficult to work in. Kugler said staff hopes to have the issue resolved by
Thursday night.
Kugler said a tree protection plan was submitted and approved at the time the preliminary plat
was approved for Lots 79 and 80. He said the legal papers should reference that the tree
protection plan is in existence. Kugler said staff recommends deferral of this until the last two
items on the plan are resolved. He said upon resolution of those items, staff recommends
approval, subject to approval of legal papers prior to City Council consideration of the plat.
OTHER
Discussion of a request submitted by ACT for consideration of amendments to the sign
regulations.
Miklo referred to the letter in the packet from an ACT representative outlining the issue. He said
ACT would like to put a sign on a landscaping feature, a limestone wall, at the new entrance on
Captain Irish Parkway.
Miklo said the way the City's sign ordinance is written, there is no classification to cover a sign
like this. He said it may be closest to a monument sign, which is limited in size to a fairly small
area. Miklo said because this would be a fairly large, decorative wall, the entire thing would be
considered a sign and would therefore not be permitted.
Miklo said it might also be considered similar to a fascia sign. He said if this were a building,
ACT would be allowed to have a sign of this size or even larger, but since it is a decorative wall,
it would not be permitted per the ordinance. Miklo said ACT therefore would like the
Commission to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance to allow signs such as these,
basically as part of the landscaping features. He said the Commission should decide whether
there is merit to investigating this, and if so, decide where it should go on the pending list. Miklo
suggested that it would probably not take a lot of time to research this and could potentially be
done by spring.
CONSIDERATION OF THE DECEMBER 2, 1999 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES:
Ehrhardt said she had some typographical corrections to submit.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public
headng will be held by the City
Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00
p.m. on the 4t" day of Apdl, 2000, in
the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City,
Iowa, at which headng the Council
will consider:.
a. An ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Planned
High Density Mulit-Family
Residential (PRM) to Sensitive
Areas Oveday (OSA-PRM) for .48
acres located at the northwest
comer of Prentiss and Unn Streets.
b. An ordinance vacating an
undeveloped portion of WooIf
Avenue from McLean Street south
for a distance of 240 feel
c. An ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
masonry wall signs in the General
Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2),
Office Research Park (ORP) and
Research Development Park (RDP)
~4, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
overnight boarding of animals within
small animal clinics in the
Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone.
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.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER
6, "ZONING," ARTICLE E, "BUSINESS AND
COMMERCIAL ZONES," SECTION 1;
"COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (CO-1)," TO
ALLOW OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF ANIMALS
WITHIN SMALL ANIMAL CLINICS.
WHEREAS, small-animal clinics are currently
permitted in the Commercial Office (CO-1) zone by
special exception, with the overnight boarding of
animals limited to those receiving treatment at the
clinic; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request to
eliminate restrictions on overnight boarding of animals
within small animal clinics in the CO-1 zone; and
WHEREAS, 'the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends that the restriction on
overnight boarding of animals be removed from the
CO-1 zone regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City feels that the overnight
boarding of animals is a reasonable accessory use for
small animal clinics within the CO-1 zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. City Code Section
14-6E-1D(10) is hereby amended by repealing
subsection (d), as follows:
10, Small animal clinics, provided:
a. All aspects of the operation of the clinic,
including any accessory use, are conducted
completely indoors within a single, soundproof
building; and
b. The structure housing the clinic is not located
within two hundred feet (200') of a residential
zone; and
c. No odors or noise from the clinic shall be
discernible at any lot line; and
d. Overnight boarding of animals shall be limitod
to thosc reGoiving troatmont at the facility.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi-
nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approv-
al and publication, as provided by law.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
Passed and approved this day of
,20
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 25, 2000
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner
Re: Overnight Boarding of Animals Within Small Animal Clinics in the Commercial
Office Zone
In 1996, the City amended the Commercial Office (CO-1) zone to allow the establishment
of small animal clinics by special exception, subject to a number of conditions. One of
those conditions restricted overnight boarding of animals to those receiving medical
treatment at the clinic. Lucas Van Orden, who operates a small animal clinic within the
CO-1 zone at 2122 ACT Circle, has requested that the City consider amending the CO-1
zone to remove this restriction.
The conditions associated with small animal clinics in the CO-1 zone are aimed at ensuring
that a clinic will not have negative impacts on surrounding office uses. The CO-1 zone is
also intended for use as a buffer between more intensive commercial development and
residential areas, which must be considered when discussing conditions for small animal
clinics in this zone. The restriction on overnight boarding is intended to ensure that a clinic
does not become mainly a kennel; that the boarding operation does not dominate. As
noted by staff in 1996, our research indicates that many communities either preclude or
place restrictions on overnight boarding of animals within clinics that are located in
neighborhood or office type zones, other than what is incidental to the medical treatment
of the animals. Those that do permit overnight boarding in these zones often place
limitations on the size of the boarding operation, such as a limit on the number of animals
that can be boarded or allowing only a percentage of the building to be devoted toward the
boarding operation. Staff's recommendation in 1996 was to permit overnight boarding
only for those animals receiving treatment at the facility, and to limit the number of animals
boarded at any one time to 10 or less. Discussion at the Planning and Zoning Commission
meetings resulted in the removal of the limit on the number of animals boarded, but the
restriction on the boarding of animals not being treated was retained.
In evaluating the current request, staff notes that the City has not received any complaints
from adjacent office or residential property owners regarding Mr. Van Orden's clinic, or any
of our other animal clinics in Iowa City (complaints have been filed by other clinic operators
concerned that overnight boarding was occurring at the clinic within the CO-1 zone despite
the current regulations). We have also discovered that one existing clinic that does board
animals overnight is located such that it does not meet the required separation distance
from an adjacent residential zone. There have been no complaints from residents of this
area regarding any noise or odor problems associated with the clinic.
Staff feels that it may be reasonable to permit overnight boarding of animals to some
degree, but that measures be taken to ensure that the boarding operation does not
dominate the use, and to ensure that small animal "kennels" are not inadvertently
permitted within the CO-1 zone. In keeping with the staff recommendation in 1996, staff
recommends that if the limitation regarding overnight boarding of animals being treated at
the clinic is removed, then the proposed limitation on the number of animals that can be
boarded at any one time should be reconsidered. Based on the survey completed by staff
in 1996, it seems reasonable to restrict the number of animals that can be boarded
overnight to ten (10) or less. This would provide a reasonable limitation on the scale of
this use, and would allow the City to monitor a boarding operation that is having impacts
on surrounding properties. Therefore, staff recommends that the following amendment be
incorporated into subsection 14-6E-1 D, Special Exceptions, of the CO-1 zone regulations
(new text is shown in bold type):
10. Small animal clinics, provided:
a. All aspects of the operation of the clinic, including and accessory use, are
conducted completely indoors within a single, soundproofed building; and
b. The structure housing the clinic is not located within two hundred feet (200') of a
residential zone; and
c. No odors or noise from the clinic shall be discernible at any lot line; and
d. Overnight boarding of animals shall be limited to those rocciving troatmont at thc
~;n+,, no more than ten (10) animals at any one time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Code subsection 14-6E-1D, Special Exceptions in the CO-1
zone, be amended to allow overnight boarding of up to ten (10) animals at small animal
clinics, regardless of whether or not the animals are receiving medical treatment at the
clinic.
ATTACHMENT:
1. July 29, 1999 letter from Lucas Van Orden IV regarding proposed changes to the CO-1
zone, with attachments (attachments include 1996 staff memorandum and Commission
minutes).
Approved by: ~ ~'
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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14-6E-1 14-6E-1
CHAPTER 6
ZONING
ARTICLE E. COMMERCI'AL AND BUSINESS ZONES
SECTION: 3. Florist shops.
14-6E-1: Commercial Office Zone (CO-1) 4. Hospitals.
14-6E-2: Neighborhood Commercial Zone
(CN-1) 5. Meeting halls.
14-6E-3: Highway Commercial Zone
(CH-1) 6. Nursing homes.
14-6E-4: Intensive Commercial Zone
(C1-1) 7. Offices which do not carry on retail
'i4-6E-5: Community Commercial Zone trade activities and do not maintain a
(CC-2) "" stock of goods for sale to customers
14-6E-6: Central Business Service Zone except for those retail establishments
(CB-2) specifically allowed in this zone. Any
14-6E-7: Central Business Support Zone office use shall be permitted excepting
(CB-5) :" the following:
14-6E-8: Central Business ,Zone (CB-10)
a. Drive-in facilities.
b. Small animal clinics.
14-6E-1: COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE
(CO-l): 8. Optical, prosthetics, medical and
dental supply stores, limited to retail
A. intent: The Commercial Office Zone sales.
(CO-1) is Intended to provide specific
areas where office functions, compatl- 9. Pharmacies limited to the retail sale
ble businesses, apartments :'arid" cer- of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
tain public and semi-public rises 'may
be developed. The CO-1 zone can 10. Photographic studios.
:'serve as a buffer between residential
and more intensive commercial or C. Provisional Uses:.
industrial areas.
1. Dwellings located above or below
B. Permitted Uses: the ground floor of another principal
use permitted in this zone, provided
1. Clubs. the density does not exceed one
dwelling unit per one thousand eight
2. Copy services. hundred (1.800) square feet of lot
I
14-6E-1 14-6E-1
area. A maximum of three (3) roomers dent. (1978 Code §36-17; 1994 Code;
may reside in each unit. amd. Ord. 97-3773, 2-3-1997)
2. Religious institutions, subject to the ' .9. Small-animal clinics, provided:
requirements of Article L of this Chap-
ter. (1978 Code §36-17; 1994 Code) a. All aspects of the operation of
the clinic, including any accesson/
3.' Adult day care, subject to the re- use, are conducted completely indoors
. quirements of Article L of this Chap- within a single, soundproofed building;
tar. (Ord. 95-3705, 12-19-1995) and
4. Child care centers, subject to the b. The structure housing the clinic
requirements of Article L of this Chap- is not located within two hundred feet
tar. (Ord. 97-3773, 2-3-~1997) (200') of a residential zone; and
D. Special Exceptions: c. No odors or noise from the clinic
shall be discernible at any lot line; and
1. a.d b.a.h, pa,ors,
laundromats end laundry. and dry d, Overnight boarding of animals
cleaning pickup and delivery services, .. shall be limited to -those receiving
-. ~ treatment at the facility. (Ord.
2. Communication stations and stu- 96-3742, 8-27-1996; amd, Ord.
dios. , . 97-3773, 2-3-1997)
3. Drive-in facilities associated with E. Dimensional Requirements:
financial institutions.
~: 1. Minimum Lot Area: None.
4. Funeral homes, subject to the
quirements of Article~ L of this Chap- 2. Minimum Lot Width: None.
ter. .:
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: None.
5. Group care facilities', provided there .
is at least three hundred (300) square 4. Minimum Yards:
feet of lot area for each occupant.
a. Front: 20 feet.
6. Restaurants.
b. Side: None.
7. Schools, specialized pdvate instruc-
tion. c. Rear: None.
8. Transient housing, provided there is 5. Maximum BiJilding Bulk:
at least three hundred (300) square
feet of lot area for each permanent a. Height: 25 feet.
resident and '. two hundred · (200)
square feet for each temporan/real- b. Lot Coverage: None.
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Iowa C~y
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 20, 19.q6
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner
Re: Proposed code amendment to allow small-animal clinics in the CO-1 zone by
special exception.
Lucas Van Orden has submitted a request to rezone a parcel on ACT Circle from CO-1,
Commercial Office, to CH-1, Highway Commercial, and to amend the CH-1 zone to allow.
small-animal clinics. Small-animal clinics are currently permitted as provisional uses in the
CC-2, Community Commercial zone, provided there are no outside runs, and the structure
housing the facility is not located within two hundred feet (200') of a residential zone. In
its June 6 staff report on the requested rezoning, staff recommended denial of the
application because the parcel in question does not appear to be appropriate for CH-1
zoning, nor is a small-animal clinic consistent with the intent of the CH-1 zone. Instead,
recognizing small-animal clinics as a similar use to a medical clinic, staff suggested that
the possibility of amending the CO-1 zone to allow small-animal clinics be investigated.
Staff has collected information on how this use is handled by other communities, and has
obtained a copy of the April 17, 1992, edition of The ZoninQ Report, which is titled
"Zoning for Animal Clinics and Hospitals." The report identifies animal service uses as a
difficult use to regulate because on the one hand, veterinarians are professionals just like
other professionals that are often permitted in office, office-residential, or, in some cases,
residential zones. On the other hand, the operation of their business often creates
negative externalities such as noise and odor that can cause conflicts with other uses
permitted in those zones. However, the report goes on to suggest ways to control these
conflicts 'through zoning restrictions, and notes that a number of other communities permit
small-animal clinics in neighborhood commercial and office zones with restrictions on noise
and minimum separation distances from residential uses.
An important provision of an ordinance allowing small-animal clinics in an office zone is
one that prohibits outdoor activities. If the facility is to blend with office uses, and
potentially in close proximity to residential uses, it must be completely enclosed in one
building. The only outdoor activity noticeable to adjacent uses should be the act of
bringing the animal from a vehicle into the building. Staff recommends that the proposed
amendments require the entire operation of the clinic to occur indoors, within a single
structure.
Noise and odors from a small-animal clinic can be minimized by soundproofing and properly
venting the building, or by requiring large minimum lot sizes and setbacks that will help to
buffer the use from adjacent properties. Soundproofing can be accomplished through
building design and through the use of solid core doors, soundproofing of wells and
ceilings, forced air ventilation systems rather than open windows, etc. Required setbacks
from residential property in neighborhood commercial/office zones of other communities,
according to The Zonina Reoort, range from 50 to 200 feet. Staff recommends that a
combination of the two standards be used for Iowa City's ordinance. The City's current
regulations in the CC-2 zone include a 200 foot separation requirement between the
building housing the clinic and any residential zone. Staff recommends th_at this be
included in combination with a standard prohibiting a clinic from emitting noise and odors
that can be discerned beyond the property line. Together, these standards can help to
minimize the facility's impact on surrounding property. Borrowing language from the
Wichita, Kansas, code, staff proposes that "No noise or odors from such use shall be
discernable at any {lot] line." Another possibility is to limit the number of decibels at the
building wall (65db - Idaho Falls), a measurable standard for noise control, but not for
odor.
In addition to controlling the noise and odor impacts of small animal clinics on adjacent.
properties, The ZoninQ Report points out that it is important to not create loopholes for
other animal service uses under the small-animal clinic definition. Some uses, such as
grooming, can be controlled by specifying that services must be provided by a licensed
veterinarian. These items could still be permitted as an accessory use to the small-animal
clinic. The City's current definition of a small-animal clinic specifies that a licensed
veterinarian must perform the care.
A more difficult issue is the boarding of animals. Boarding animals overnight for medical
reasons is often necessary as part of their treatment. However, dra'wing the line between
this type of boarding and a kennel is difficult. The City's current definition of small-animal
clinic specifically excludes a kennel, but does not address it as a use incidental to the
medical treatment of animals. Some codes prohibit overnight boarding that is not incidental
to the treatment of animals, and others permit a maximum number of animals (often 4
adults) for overnight boarding, regardless of whether the animals are being treated or not.
Another method used by other cities is to not allow more than a certain percentage of the
facility to be dedicated to the overnight boarding of animals (25% - Bellevue, Washington).
In the case of the property at 2122 ACT Circle, the'applicant has indicated that he would
like to be able to board animals that are not being treated for a fee as an accessory use to
the small-animal clinic. It is staff's opinion that this is not appropriate for the C0-1 zone,
nor is it consistent with'the definition of a small-animal clinic. Staff is concerned that
allowing overnight boarding of animals that are not being treated would potentially open
the door for kennels to operate in the CO-1 zone. In addition, allowing a kennel-type
operation in addition to the boarding of animals being treated increases the scale of that
aspect of the clinic, and increases the potential for conflicts between the clinic and
surrounding uses at night when little or no supervision of the boarding operation will likely
occur. It is important to remember that the CO-1 zone permits dwelling units on the upper
floors of buildings in the CO-1 zone.
A phone survey of area animal clinics indicates that the number of animals that are kept
overnight as a part of their treatment varies from day to day. The attached memo from
Planning Intern Randy Carpenter includes information received from the local clinics. The
clinics were asked how many animals they typically keep overnight, and to distinguish
between those kept for a fee and those kept overnight as part of treatment being given.
The numbers range from 1 to 10 animals being kept overnight incidental to treatment
being received. Mr. Van Orden has indicated informally that he anticipates a higher
number of overnight stays associated with treatment, perhaps from 12 to 16 animals.
Staff feels that consideration should be given to placing a limit on the number of animals
that can be kept to avoid the increased potential for conflicts with surrounding properties
as mentioned above. Based on the information received from other clinics in the area,
staff recommends that overnight boarding be limited to a maximum of I O-animals being
treated at the clinic.
Because the C0-1 zone is often used as a buffer between more intensive commercial
zones and residential areas, staff feels careful consideration must be given when siting a
small-animal clinic within a C0-1 zone. Therefore, staff recommends that small-animal
clinics be permitted in the C0-1 zone only upon approval of a special exception by the
Board of Adjustment. This would permit an extra level of public scrutiny in situations
where a C0-1 zone is located in close proximity to residential areas.
Given this information, staff recommends the following code amendments regarding small-
animal clinics (bold text indicates new language):
14-6E-1 (C0-1 Zone):
D. Special Exceptions:
10. Small-animal clinics, provided:
a. All aspects of the operation of the clinic, including any accessory use, are
conducted completely indoors within a single, soundproofed building; and
b. The structure housing the clinic is not located within 200 feet of a
residential zone; and
c. No odors or noise from the clinic shall be discernible at any lot line.
d. Overnight boarding of animals shall be limited to those receiving
treatment at the facility, and shall not exceed ten (10) animals.
In addition, an amendment to the R/O, Residential/Office zone is needed to avoid
confusion. The RIO zone allows all uses permitted in the CO-1 zone and would permit a
small-animal clinic upon the approval of a special exception through this reference.
However, the R/O zone is also a residential zone; a small-animal clinic cannot locate within
200 feet of a residential zone. To avoid this conflict, staff recommends that the following
amendment to the R/O zone also be considered at this time:
14-6D-12: Residential/Office Zone (R/O):
B. Permitted Uses:
1. Permitted uses of the C0-1 zone, except small-animal clinics.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the proposed amendments to allow small-animal clinics in the C0-1
zone by special exception, and to exclude small-animal clinics from the RIO zone, as
detailed in this staff memorandum, be approved.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Memorandum from Planning Intern regarding animal clinic phone survey.
Approved by: ..~~..../~
Robert M~klo, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
;ity of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 13, 1996
To: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner
From: Randy Carpenter, Planning Intern
Re: Animal Clinic Survey
Here are the results of the phone survey I conducted this aftemcon, with a couple of caveats: the
'typical" number of animals being kept overnight varies by season (for boarded animals) and by
the weekday (for treated animals). Everyone of the respondents mentioned this variability. The
number of boarded animals increases dudng holiday pedods, and the number of treated animals
being kept overnight depends upon the surgery schedule. These numbers, then, are averages;
there are not really any "typical" nights.
Boarded animals Is this limited to Typically, how
overnight? treated animals, many boarded a
or done for a fee? night?
Treated Fee
Coralville Animal Clinic No Treated 3 --
1320 5th St
Eastside Pet Clinic No Treated 2 --
811 1st Ave
Veterinary Associates Yes Both I 6
330 3rd St
Animal Clinic Inc. Yes Both I 6
408 Highland
All Pets Veterinary Clinic Yes Both 10 2
512 S. Dubuque
North Liberty Pet Clinic No Treated 2 --
405 N Front St.
I contacted all of the clinics listed for Iowa City in the Yellow Pages, and as you can see, one in
Coralville and one in North Liberty.
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Planning and Zoning Comh,,ssion
June 6, 1996
Page 2
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES ON CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
Starr announced there were two vacancies on the Design Review Committee, with the terms
expiring on July 1, 1996. He said appointments would be made at the June 11, 1996 City
Council meeting.
ANNEXATION/REZONING ITEM:
1. ANN96-OO01/REZ96-O012. Public discussion of an application submitted by the
Langenberg Family Trust to annex and rezone from County RS, Suburban Residential,
to ID-RS, Interim Development, an approximate 80 acre tract located southeast of
Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment facility. (45-day
limitation period: June 7, 1996)
Kugler noted this item had been deferred at the last meeting. He said staff had no new
information. Kugler said the application was consistent with City annexation policy and
the Comprehensive Plan. He said staff recommended approval.
Public discussion.
There was none.
Public discussion closed.
MOTION: Chait moved and Bovbjerg seconded the motion to approve ANN96-O001
and REZ96-0012, an application to annex and rezone from County RS, Suburban
Residential, to ID-RS, Interim Development, an approximate 80 acre tract located
southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment facility.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
REZONING/CODE AMENDMENT ITEM:
REZ96-O014. Public discussion of a request submitted by Lucas Van Orden to rezone
a .94 acre parcel located at 2122 ACT Circle from CO-1, Commercial Office, to CH-1,
Highway Commercial, and to amend the CH-1 zone to allow small animal clinics as
permitted uses. (45-day limitation period: July 1, 1996)
Kugler said staff did not feel the area was appropriate for a CH-1 zoning, or that the
CH-1 zone should be amended. He recommended that staff investigate a possible
amendment to the CO-1 zone. He noted that a small animal clinic was in many ways
similar to a medical clinic, which is permitted in the CO-1 zone. He said staff recom-
mended denial of the rezoning and the text amendment to the CH-1 zone, but request-
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June 6, 1996
Page 3
ed Commission direction to investigate amending the CO-1 zone to allow small animal
clinics.
Bovbjerg asked if formal denial was recommended. Kugler said this was the first
hearing for the application, and recommended deferral while the CO-1 zone amendment
was researched. ~
Public discussion.
Lucas Van Orden, 3077 Newport Road, said he was amenable to any possible solution.
He noted that an amendment to the CO-1 zone was his first suggestion. He said he'
would like to maintain continuity with the Zoning Chapter's current wording. He noted
that the CC-2 zone allows a similar use, with no outdoor runs and requiring a 200 foot
setback from residential zones. Van Orden said Cedar Rapids allows small animal
clinics in neighborhood office zones, and requires a decibel cap. He said he had con-
tacted the neighbors of the subject property, and none had complained. He said the
second floor would be leased office space, and that he would therefore have a person-
al incentive to limit noise.
Supple asked what Van Orden's time requirements were. Van Orden said he would
ideally like to resolve the issue by July 15. He noted if the issue was considered at the
June 20, 1996 meeting, it could be placed on the agenda of the July 2 City Council
meeting. He asked that the issue not be placed on the pending list and tabled.
Starr said the Commission's unwritten policy was to hold two public hearings on
rezoning applications. He noted that deferral seemed to be the proper course of action.
He expressed his concern over possible effects in other CO-1 zones. Kugler said that
two CO-1 zones were adjacent to residential areas. He said that would be taken into
consideration. Van Orden said the rezoning was merely a vehicle. He said if the CO-1
zone amendments progressed, he would withdraw his CH-1 rezoning application.
MOTION: Supple moved and Jakobsen seconded the motion to defer REZ96-O014, an
application to rezone a .94 acre parcel located at 2122 ACT Circle from CO-1, Com-
mercial Office, to CH-1, Highway Commercial, and to amend the CH-1 zone to allow
small animal clinics as permitted uses, to the June 20, 1996 meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Jakobsen asked if the pending list would be changed. Miklo said that was unneces-
sary, as most of the research was completed.
REZONING/DEVELOPMENT ITEM:
1. REZ96-OO11/SUB96-O010. Public discussion of an application submitted by R.D.
Phipps to rezone a 2.29 acre tract from RS-12, High Density Single-Family Residential,
to OSA-12, Sensitive Areas Overlay/High Density Single-Family Residential, and
preliminary plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan approval of Meadow Ridge, Part
2, a 4-lot residential subdivision located on the east side of North Dubuque Street and
north of Bjaysville Lane. (4E-day limitation period: July 1, 1996}
Miklo said there were four lots. He said there was an existing single-family house, and
that duplexes would probably be built on the other lots. He said all lots would have
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June 20, 1996
Page 4
Miklo noted the Commission had heard the staff report, and Jeff Davidson's report. He
said the application met all technical requirements, and that staff recommended
approval.
Public discussion.
Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue, asked if the critical slopes on the parcel
were covered by a conservation easement. Miklo said they were and indicated the ~
affected area.
MOTION: Supple moved and Jakobsen seconded the motion to approve REZ96-0011/-
SUB96-0010, an application to rezone a 2.29 acre tract from RS-12, High Density
Single-Family Residential, to OSA-12, Sensitive Areas Overlay/High Density Single-
Family Residential, and preliminary plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan approval
of Meadow Ridge, Part 2, a 4-lot residential subdivision located on the east side of
North Dubuque Street and north of Bjaysville Lane. The motion was carried by a vote
of 5-0-1, with Gibson abstaining.
ZONING CHAPTER TEXT AMENDMENT ITEMS:
Public discussion of amendments to Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, entitled "Commer-
cial and Business Zones," Section 1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)," to
allow small-animal clinics in the CO-1 zone by special exception.
Kugler said a property owner on ACT Circle had asked for a rezoning and amendments
to the CH-1 zone to allow a small-animal clinic. He said staff recommended amending
the CO-1 zone instead. He noted that veterinary clinics could have annoying externali-
ties that affect adjecent properties. He said staff therefore recommended allowing
small-animal clinics by special exception with conditions designed to minimize potential
negative effects. He said the amendment called for soundproofing and a 200' separa-
tion from any residential zone to control noise and odor. There are also provisions to
limit the number of animals boarded overnight to 10. He noted that the definition of
a small-animal clinic precluded boarding animals for a fee that are not receiving treat-
ment.
Kugler noted that staff had found only one legal definition of a small animal, which
simply referred to smaller household pets. He said that no minimum "building
area/animal" standards could be found; only minimum cage sizes. He said that he
would not be comfortable with the inclusion of these figures in the amendment.
Public discussion.
Lucas Van Orden, 3077 Newport Road, said he was pleased with the speed of prog-
ress on this issue. He suggested another option on the issue of boarding. He said he
was opposed to quotas, as it was normal business practice for clinics to board animals
occasionally overnight. He asked the Commission to omit paragraph D pertaining to
boarding or to change the quota. Van Orden said he was uneasy with removing the
option of boarding when a compromise might be best.
Chait asked how large the building was. Van Orden said it was 8,400 square feet, in
addition to a 1,300 square foot garage which would be used as the holding area. Chait
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June 20, 1996
Page 5
asked how many animals would be placed there. Van Orden said that twelve to fifteen
animals were not unusual at peak times. Bovbjerg asked what percentage of the
building would be used for the holding area. Van Orden said that 22.5% of the garage
and main floor's total area would be used for the holding area.
Jakobsen asked if all applications had to go through the special exception process.
Kugler said they would in the CO-1 zone. He noted that the definition of small-animal
clinic specifically excluded use as a kennel, and this non-incidental boarding would be
prohibited. Gibson asked why a limit on animals was even needed, if a soundproof
building was specified. Kugler noted that the component of the clinic with the greatest
potential to create problems is the boarding area, and that staff felt that limiting the
extent of this component would be appropriate in the CO-1 zone.
Van Orden said he fully intended to cooperate with his neighbors. He asked again that
no limit be placed on animals being boarded. He noted that other clinics that had been
surveyed boarded animals. Kugler noted that two of the clinics were located in a C1-1
zone, where kennels were allowed.
MOTION: Bovbjerg moved and Jakobsen seconded the motion to approve amendments
to Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," Section
1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)," to allow small-animal clinics in the CO-1
zone by special exception.
Discussion.
Bovbjerg said she felt the discussion on animal limits was moving away from the main
focus of the discussion. Jakobsen said the matter was a technical problem.
Starr said it seemed that the Commission was considering an amendment just for one
use. Chait said it seemed strange to limit the clinic to ten animals when other clinics
were not restricted. Bovbjerg agreed. Gibson suggested placing an operational limit on
the facility.
Kugler said boarding was a different matter in a CO-1 zone given the intent of that
zone. He noted that the CC-2 zone had no sound restrictions and that allowing kennels
to be permitted in small-animal clinics would have implications for that zone. He said
it was suggested to help restrict the size and extent of this activity in an office zone.
Chair said that !ir:iting the number of animals boarded could hinder the clinic in com-
peting with other clinics.
Holecek said there were two possible courses of action. The first was to allow only
medical boarding. The second was to place a static limit. She noted that a restriction
to medical boarding would not conflict with the definition of kennel. Starr noted there
was also the question of whether a small-animal clinic was suitable for a CO-1 zone.
Kugler said that ten animals was the most boarded at any clinic surveyed. Chair asked
if there were any limitation in the CC-2 zone. Kugler said there was not. Chair said the
clinic should not be a kennel, but that medical boarding should not be restricted.
MOTION: Chait moved and Bovbjerg seconded the motion to strike out the phrase "and
shall not exceed 10 animals" from subsection D.
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Discussion.
Holecek asked who enforced animal codes. Van Orden said the IVMA and the AHA
inspected clinics. Holecek asked how often small-animal clinics were inspected. Van
Orden said that AHA membership required two inspections annually. He expressed his
approval of Chait's amendment. He urged that the matter be sent to the City Council.
The motion to amend was carried 0n a vote of 6-0.
The motion was carried as amended on a vote of 6-0.
2. Public discussion of amendments to Title 14, Chapter 6, Article E, entitled "Commer-
cial and Business Zones," Section 4, entitled "Intensive Commercial Zone (C1-1)," to
limit residential uses permitted in the C1-1 zone.
Starr requested that this item be deferred until the full commission was able to attend
to consider the amendments.
MOTION: Gibson moved and Chait seconded the motion to defer amendment to Title
14, Chapter 6, Article E, entitled 'Commercial and Business Zones," Section 4, entitled
"Intensive Commercial Zone (C1-1)," to limit residential uses permitted in the C1ol zone,
pending the return of Tom Scott.
Public discussion.
Rockwell said that staff had received several phone calls regarding this issue. Most
were supportive or neutral, although one person said that he was "adamantly op-
posed".
Harvey Laschke, 511 South Madison Street, asked if all residences would be prohibit-
ed. Rockwell said the amendment was meant to prohibit the construction of apart-
ments. Laschke said that he resided in a C1-1 zone, and asked if he would have to
relocate. Starr said that if the amendment was approved by the City Council, no new
apartments would be allowed. He said that currently occupied residences would be
allowed to stay. Laschke said that he thought apartment construction was already
prohibited. Rockwell said it was allowed by special exception.
William Laschke, 1206 East Court Street, asked who benefited from the amendment.
Starr said that issue would be better addressed when the issue was considered.
Rockwell said the issue being considered was whether residential uses were wise in
an intensive commercial area. Laschke said that zoning was overregulated. He ex-
pressed his belief that less regulation was preferable. Laschke gave his opinion that
zoning laws create animosity towards the government.
The motion was carried on a vote of 6-0.
3. Public discussion of amendments to Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, entitled "Environ-
mental Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR
LANDFILL SITE PAVING PROJECT,
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct
a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the construction of
the Landfill Site Paving Project, in said City at 7:00
p.m. on the 4th day of April, 2000, said meeting to
be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Cen-
ter in said City, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost are now on file in the office of the
City Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
and may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said
meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning
said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of
making said improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by
law.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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