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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Sally Stutsman, Chairperson -
Charles D. Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl /
Michael E. Lehman -.
Carol Thompson
September 7, 2000 ~'.=~'
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Mayor Emie Lehman ,
410 East Washington S~eet
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Lehman:
We have received a memo from the Johnson County Nutrition Adviso~ Board in which they request
the Council of Elders suppo~ their request for parking space in the Iowa Avenue ramp.
This memo underscores the importance of adequate parking to the success~l operation of the Senior
Dining Program, and the importance of having the parking available from day one.
The Nutrition Advisory Committee recommendation is that the Senior Center purchase at least 100
spaces to be available for Senior Dining participants be~een 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday and at least 75 spaces on Saturday and Sunday. These spaces should be located in a
predictable location, near the sk~alk if one is built.
Parking for volunteers is also important and needed for non-senior volunteers as well as seniors.
The Nutrition Adviso~ Committee requests six - eight rese~ed spaces for volunteers.
The Board of Supe~isors suppo~s these recommendations ~om the Nut~tion Adviso~ Committee.
We request that you work with us to assure that adequate parking is available for Senior Dining so
that the program can sere as many seniors as possible.
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Chai~erson
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cc: Iowa City Council Members
Senior Center Commission Members
Nu~tion Adviso~ Board (Title ~ Heritage Agency on Aging Members
Jay Honohan, ARomey
Nancy Cogan, Council of Elders
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Iowa City, Iowa
52240
Pha~ 338-6177
Fax 319-358-2128
September 13, 2000 .... ,~ "~
To The Iowa City City Council: ": .....: ' ' ~
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I would like to inform you of some of the new ways the Fieldhouse is reducing the
amount of underage drinking done by those young adults who choose to break the
law.
We are going to start a wristband system to go along with our Legal stamp that we
give to those patrons 2 1 and older. This will add another employee at the door on
busy nights (THUR, FRI, SAT) which will put a wristband on all legal patrons who
have already been stamped. Our servers and security staff will then have two items
to check for to make sure only those patrons of legal drinking age are consuming
alcohol in our nightclub.
We have infonned the Iowa City Police and they like the idea, and the night officers
have told me that they will have a much easier time identifying legal patrons and any
underage patrons who are trying to break the law. We hope this step will have an
immediate impact on any underage drinking going on at our establishment.
Hopefully this will deter those few people out of the hundreds of people in our
business from trying to break the law.
I would like to remind the Council that the majority of those caught with alcohol in
our business either have a good fake ID, or brought their own mini liquor bottle or
beer in with them. Our servers have never been charged with serving an underage
patron, none of them want to risk a $500 fine, and they know if I catch them they
will be fired on the spot. I do not want to risk our Liquor License either, so we are
very determined to combat the underage drinking problem any way we can.
I am very tired of heating about how "the bars" downtown are doing nothing about
the problems we have with underage drinking. We at the Fieldhouse can only
control what goes on inside our 4 walls. We are doing everything humanly possible
to combat the underage drinking problem. We put all our door and security staff
through the Iowa City Police "Fake ID and Use of Force" training with officer AI
Mebus, and we put all our servers through the TIPS training program (Training
Intervention Procedures for Servers) I would bet most business owners do not even
know what TIPS stands for, let alone train their employees with it.
You can ask any of the Police officers who work the 3-11 or 11-7 shifts, we are
doing the best job of all the "downtown bars" to uphold the law. We work very
closely with the ICPD, and they respect our hard efforts we are putting forth.
Most of the people who enforce the liquor laws downtown believe using wristbands
will be a big step in helping to deal with this problem. And if you ask them about a
2 1 ordinance, most are against it, because they know as I do that alot more Fake
lD's will be produced to meet the demands of the young adults who want a place to
go and socialize, dance, play pool, etc.
When the legal drinking age was 19, downtown had very few problems with
underage drinking. When the law became the 2 1, it caused young adults to become
criminals if they wanted to drink. DO not make the same mistake by making them
criminals just because they want to hanE Out and be with their older friends at
the varions "downtown bars" that allow them in.
The bottom line is what will the consequences be if you pass a 2 1 law? Will it stop
underage drinking? No. Will it bring out alot more Fake lD's? Yes. Will it be an
enforcement nightmare for our staff and the Police? Yes. Will it make more young
adults into criminals? Yes.
I urge you to move slowly and consider all the ramifications of your actions if a 2 1
law was passed. Listen to not only business owners, but also to the people who
enforce the law, the majority of underage adults who do not break the law, and the
local citizens who want their sons and daughters to have a safe place to be each
night, instead of out drinking and driving, or at a private, unregulated, out of control
house party.
Dave Moore
Co-owner, the Fieldhouse Restaurant and Nightclub
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~'/(
Re: Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO ALLEY and NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE
signs on the west side of the 400 block of South Johnson Street.
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council
of the following action.
Action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(10), of the City Code, signage indicating NO PARKING HERE TO
ALLEY and NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE will be erected on either side of the alley between
the apartment buildings at 413 and 419 South Johnson Street.
Comment:
This action is being taken at the request of the property manager at 413 and 419 South Johnson
Street to alleviate a chronic illegal on-street parking situation on the west side of the 400 block
of South Johnson Street. Cars illegally parked on-street regularly block the entrance to the alley
between 413 and 419 South Johnson Street.
Iw/mem/jd-sjohnson.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner 'e~l'~
Re: Installation of NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE and NO PARKING HERE TO
CORNER signs on McLean Street between Ferson Avenue and Magowan Avenue
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of
the following action.
Action
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(10) of the City Code, signage indicating NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE and NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER will be erected on the north side of McLean Street
between Ferson Avenue and Magowan Avenue.
Comment
This action is being taken due to chronic, illegal on-street parking at both ends of McLean Street
between Ferson Avenue and Magowan Avenue. The illegal parking creates visibility problems
which are a safety hazard.
jw/mem/jd-mclean.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~e~l~
Re: Installation of a HIDDEN DRIVEWAY sign on Muscatine Avenue in advance of the
intersection with Woodlawn
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of
the following action·
Action
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(1) of the City Code, signage indicating HIDDEN DRIVEWAY will be
erected on Muscatine Avenue in advance of the intersection with Woodlawn.
Comment
This warning sign is being installed following a traffic study which indicated the criteria are met for
installation of an obscured crossroad intersection warning sign.
jw/mem/jd-muscatine.doc
September 18, 2000
Mayor Ernie Lehman
City of Iowa City
City Hall
Iowa City, IA 52244
De~ Mayor Lehman:
We ~e watching with interest as you ~d your colleagues on the City Council review
complaints reg~ding an ab~doned house at 300 McLe~ Street. At Knollwood L~e,
we have a simil~ situation that we have been unable to re~ify through city o~cials.
Knollwood L~e is a neighborhood of five homes on the noah side ne~ Dubuque Street.
One of those homes was purchased in 1992... has never been occupied by its present
owner... $d is in serious disrepair. Birds applerely ~e flying in and out of the house
~d weeds su~ound the lot. The front y~d is being used to store old excess building
materials - in violation, we think, of building codes that would prohibit using a
residential prope~y for commercial purposes.
Jack Young owns the prope~y and been u~eceptive to eomplaims about the deterioration
of the prope~y over the ye~s. We have periodieMly asked city o~cials for help in the
matter. In 1996, our complaints resulted in ~. Young puRing up ~ unsightly "privacy
fence" in this ~ont y~d.
As prope~y owners in this nice Iowa City neighborhood, we ~e concerned about the
neglect of 2 Knollwood L~e. It represems a health and safety h~d and its
deterioration has had a serious negative impact on the re~ estate values for other homes
on this street.
As you review the city' s nuisance ordinance, we hope you enact legislation that will help
prope~y owners deal with situations such as those app~ently faced on McLean Street...
~d here on Knollwood L~e.
1 Knollwood L~e 4 Knollwood L~e
George ~~nn~y Brian and D~cy DeKoster
5 Knollwood L~e 6 ~ollwood L~e
Marjan Karr
From: James Edward Thomas [james_e_thomas@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:41 PM
To: cou ncil@iowa-city. org
Subject: additional property owner's letter
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Dear Councilpersons;
I am James Thomas the fellow who submitted, hopefully to all of you, a
packet of information regarding the ordinance issue as it relates to the
number of vehicles parked at 131 North First Avenue. Enclosed is an
additional letter from another member of my family who was accidentally left
out of the packet. This letter should be placed with the others in the
section known as "statements of property owners.
What I am attempting to achieve by "not" providing a copy of the packet
to the City Clerk's office, is to allow discussion among Council Members
only of the packet's content. I/we have lived in this community for over 16
years and care a great deal about Iowa City community maintaining it's
integrity as a city with vast human resources of good-will and people of
principle and open-mindedness. It is not our wish to soil the image of the
City of Iowa City or engage in false accusations.
However, the time has come to speak plainly about matters which touch
upon diversity, race relations and the community's sensitivity and stance on
issues of fairness and fairplay, which are concerns of all persons residing
in the City of Iowa City. By the time the Council receives a report from
its Chief of Police, you will understand that beyond the surface of an
ordinance issue are far greater concerns which affect us all.
I/we do not desire the press have an opportunity to air this packet,
until at least the Council has had an opportunity to speak with one another.
At the appropriate time, I have no problem releasing data to the press that
will provide clarity to the public, but which also does not create an
additional burden of controversy. Therefore, I humbly request each Council
Member to treat the information within the packet with the greatest of
confidentiality and care, if possible.
I have grave concerns about the labeling or erroneous discussions of
matters which can be handle without a great deal of adverseness.
The matter related to the maintenance issue of Rochester Place
Subdivision storm detention area and walkway, falling by default upon us,
the property owners of 131 North First Avenue, however is a serious one.
For the past 10 years the entire care of maintaining the area has not been a
shared one, neither physically nor financially, it has fallen on us, as the
default property owners. Each homeowner in the Rochester Place Subdivision
got a copy of a set of covenants approved by the Council at the time Oakes
Construction was granted the approval of the subdivision.
The language of the covenant is clear. Each homeowner has a 1/22
share in the upkeep and maintenance of the area, including the sidewalk, of
which 412 feet runs on the north side of our property. So for the past 10
years, we have maintained the areas without assistance from the other 20
property owners (we own the lower two lots, 21 & 22). This matter is one in
which I will speak to the City Clerk about as an agenda item for the
September 28th meeting.
It is clear from the language of the covenant that that Council, years
ago, intended that all 22 lot owners "share" in the burden of, as well as in
reaping the benefits of the walkway. Members of the upper 20 lots have
never offer to assist, at any point over the past 10 years, nor have they
offered any compensation for work performed.
I am sure, that Council's intent was not to place the entire burden on
the lot owners whose properties were directly impacted. To interpret this
provision in any other way would suggest the Council knowingly engaged in
the formation of an association, a subdivision and its accompanying rules
and procedures which constituted a fraud and thereby also unenforceable.
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To Whom It May Concern:
At this point in time, I happen to be a familiar resident at 131 North 1 st Avenue.
Although I may not have encountered as many disrespectful acts as other members of my
family has, I still see the racism that exists in this neighborhood.
One incident that comes to mind is one day during the summer about five years ago, a hot
air balloon was unable to continue its path of flight (maybe the air was too still or
something). Whatever the reason was, they figured that it would be the easiest thing to
land in our backyard.
People from all over the neighborhood and beyond trampled through the yard, brought
their pets, irrespective of the fact that they were on private property. They did not
respond and treated it as if it were a city park when they were asked to leave. I guess
they weren't used to seeing people of color in the neighborhood on such a fine piece of
land.
Also there have been kids, adults, and track teams that have crossed through the yard.
Many times we'd ask them to use the sidewalk and get off the yard. Sometimes they
were complacent, other times gave us the occasional "finger", but why should we be
subject to that if they are on property that doesn't belong to them?
Even though this isn't much, I hope this summarizes some of the negative experiences
that exist in this neighborhood. Not to mention, that the only time our neighbors
communicate is when they have a problem about the house.
Thanks
A. Thomas
STATEMENTS OF
PROPERTY OWNERS
September 18, 2000
TO: IOWA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Property Owners of Lots 21 and 22/13 1 North First Avenue
RE: Proposed Review/Creation of Ordinance About Number of
Vehicles Parked on Private Residential Property
I. The question is? Who is the parking of vehicles at 131 North First
Avenue bothering? What injury is being caused? Why can't those
offended by the legitimate parking of vehicles on private property that
have no commercial or business purpose, simply avert their eyes if
offended? Should a homeowner's rights of enjoyment of property be
limited because of others whom are offended by what they see? When
or where will it stop if the City undertakes a deliberate process to
modify, alter or limit the lawful behavior of property owners because of
some objections of a few? Shall we next limit the number of trees,
bicycles, lawn chairs placed on personal property because of subjective
complaints? ......... and if we say yes to any of the above questions,
public interest is being served?
II. Have the Property Owners at 131 North First Avenue ever
been made aware of concerns or complaints of "neighbors"?
Amazingly, the answer to this question is no.t In ten years of living
at 13I North First Avenue, not one phone call, letter nor personal
visit has ever occurred concerning issues anyone had with vehicles
are parking on the grounds of the property. Not one.t However,
many cowardly acts of vandalism trespass with nasty responses
and snooty/snottv attitudes have taken place. The perceptions of a
black family living on First Avenue have been filled with negative
and sometimes almost comedie events. I, James Thomas, have
been hailed over to the street while riding my John Deere tractor
and mowing grass on least 9 or l O occasions. I have been asked
repeatedly how much I charged to mow the lawn (the presumption
that I was the maintenance man), after hearing this after the third
time, I began to tell people, I didn't charge the homeowner
anything,, because I "slept with her ". For you see unintentional
racism, supposition, and presumptions have the same bite as
intentional racism, when it happens frequently enough. I am sure
racism was not the original intent, many were simply curious and
innocent, but also lacked enough contact, information and
affiliation with people unlike themselves. Matter of fact, my
children were often told in school (at City High), once they
revealed where the lived, that the prevailing thought was drug
dealers or mafia people resided at 13I because of the number of
cars. I have also been stopped, also while mowing grass and
asked whether I sold used cars, sad isn't it? When people don't
have enough of their own business to keep them occupied.
We have resided at 131 since the time the house was built (1990). I
have commuted the past 7 years from Iowa City to Madison,
Wisconsin, where I was employed as the Dean of Admissions of the
Law School, until early this year. My last two years at University of
Wisconsin was as a Legal Advisor to the Provost and Special
Consultant. For the past year, we have been in the process of
consolidating three residences into one, which mean not only cars,
but furniture and other items have all been relocated to 131 North
First, until decisions can be made as to what to do with them. (IF
ONLY SOMEONE HAD ASKED, WE WOULD HAVE MADE IT
PLAIN).
I am a graduate of the University of Iowa Law School, former
Director of Admissions at the Law School and first Compliance
Officer hired art the university shortly after graduating from law
school. I have lived in the Johnson County community for the past
16 years and becoming increasingly alarmed with the ca!iousness and
insensitivity that Iowa City is transfiguring into. I truly believe that
Iowa City can resurrect itself into what it once was, .......... but it will
take open and honest dialogue of what the problems are. I think the
current situation at hand is reflective of the ca!lousness then seems to
be overtaking Iowa City.
The PressCitizen Article ....................
I agree with Councilman Kanner, in his final comment of the Press-
Citizen, Friday, September 15, 2000, when he stated ..........
"Sometimes it is not good to make a law for one problem".
This is exactly what the City of Iowa City would be doing in this instance,
because the real problem here is not the numbers if vehicles, it is the on-
going efforts of a few persons to modify the lifes.tyles and choices that the
Thomas househoM has selected.
I make this statement with the greatest of confidence based on the past
history of events that have surrounded the selection of this property as our
home since 1990. From the time we took possession of this property until
now, there have always been over ten vehicles parked at this location. Why,
you might ask, ten years later t',as it become an issue and thoughts of an
amendment are being discussed at this time? Because the complainers have
not been successful in making the problem they perceive go away. In other
words, the existing parking arrangements on the proper.ty are in compliance
with the existing city ordinances that govern parking.
II. History of the Problem
I suggest to the Council that the real problems underlying this new effort
to bring about limitations of numbers of vehicles can be directly linked to
numerous acts of criminal mischief, racial discrimination and trespass over
the past 10 years. Chief of Police, R.J. Winkelhake has a filed documenting
the numerous reports filed with the City of Iowa Police department detailing
a wide variety of incidents which have occurred at 13 1 North 1
Various Acts of Vandalism, Littering, Etc.
They range from simply trespass, vandalism, littering of not only trash, but
bags of garbage, the destruction of 6 mailboxes, urinations on cars and boats,
curbing of dogs on the property and the shooting out of car windows.
The latest episode of vandalism occurred this weekend when the cable
attached to the pole abutting the vacant lot has been pulled loose,
interrupting cable service for the entire weekend. Other recent acts included
the slashing of a sidewall of a tire located on a vehicle that was closes to the
sidewalk and out of plain sight. All of theses things have occurred
simultaneously with the constant filing of anonymous complaints to the
building inspectors office of violations of City Code 14-6A-2. The problem
with the ordinance is it only is initiated upon the filing of a complaint, and
anonymous complaints receive the same degree of response as known
complaint fliers. Therefore the following is also true. The property owners
at 131 North First Avenue have received a number of complaint regarding
vehicles parked in the back yard of the property, immediately behind the
house. The only way it is possible to see behind the house, one must either
come upon the property, or travel the 433-foot sidewalk that is immediately
north of the house, which is incidentally where the bulk of the acts of
vandalism are taking place. Upon under-going the increased scrutiny by
"neighbors", we were systematically served with citations from 8/11/98 until
present.
For your review, enclosed please find;
1 ) statements from property owners who reside at 13 1 North First
Avenue
2) notice of violations regarding parking
3) court action regarding violations
4) City Code Sections
5) written information submitted and argued regarding violations
6) copies of police reports filed regarding vandalism and trespass
7) copies of storage rental leases/payments
8) cost of concrete construction of rear parking pod and driveway
expansion
9) plans are underway to construct a addition, which will also house the
the vehicles that we will keep
10) the completion of the final stage of the horseshoe driveway is slated to
commence by the end of this current week, a curb cut permit was
secured sometime ago, but due to other pressing matters completion
had to be post-poned until this time
I sincerely hope and trust this information provides another valid view point,
which may not be obvious based on the reporting of complaint.
Before closing, I would like for the Council also to advise me on an issue
that I have with the other 20 lot owners in the Rochester Place Subdivision.
The City of Iowa City Council in allowing Oakes Construction Company to
create the residential subdivision which houses 22 lots, including two owned
by the property owners of 13 1 North First Avenue, ( lots 21 and 22) required
several things of the developer, storm drain easement, and a public
walkway.
That City Council' s rationale was to provide convenient of access to
members of the Rochester Place subdivision to First Avenue. Although on
its face, it seems a great ideal, it is the primary source of many of the re-
occurring problems for the prope~y owners at 13 1 north First Avenue.
Much of the rude, disrespectful behavior of "neighbors" cutting through the
property by coming off the sidewalk and taking short cuts directly behind
the home had violated much of the "quiet enjoyment" most property owners
in Rochester place experience, without the sidewalk.
The other issue is the care and maintenance of the walkway and storm water
detention facilities. Even though both the walkway and Y2 of the total storm
water retention basin is on the property owned by the homeowners at 13 1
North First Avenue, the same homeowners have absorbed 100% of the year-
round maintenance of the 412 feet of sidewalk that run along the north
boundary line of the property. Provisions of the Covenant indicated that
each lot owner has a one (1) vote see 2.2. An Association was to govern the
maintenance, repair and replacement of common elements. The problem
is, ......... no association known to me has ever existed, by 13 1 being the
default lot/property owner, has absorbed the entire expense of snow
removal, mowing, tree maintenance and repair after storms or bad weather.
Over the last 10 years, the cost of maintenance absorbed by the 13 1 Property
Owners is in excess of $15,000.00. This amount does not include the
purchase of mowers, power saws, carts and other accessories that are
necessary to maintain the entire area in a good and suitable condition. Each
property owner has a 1/22 share of cost for maintenance, etc.
Please feel free to advise.
To Whom It May Concern:
I have been a member of the Iowa City community for the majority of my life. I have attended
elementary, junior high, have graduated from City High in 1997. Our family has been residing
on the East Side of Iowa City for about 11 years, but I can definitely say that these past eleven
years have been the most challenging.
When we first moved to ! 31 North First Ave,(the summer of 1990), and the reception from
people of the neighborhood was similar to that of when we first arrived to the state of Iowa in
1984-constant stares of disbelief. As cars passed by our home, the drivers slowed down as their
heads remained fixed on the house and my family doing yard work or getting into one of our
vehicles. I remember as we were moving our things into'the house by way of the garage, a man
drove into the driveway, parked, and proceeded into the open garage. Although there was no for
sale sign in the yard anymore, the man proceeded to ask one of my parents, 'if we knew if the
owners of the house was around'. He was evidently under the impression that my parents were
not the owners of the home.
As a student at City High, some students, upon learning where I lived, made reference to my
being able to live in that "big house on the hill", required an illegal profession, such as drug
dealing and/or members of the Mafia. Besides the jokes about the Mafia and "drug life", there
had been countless times where newspapers, wrappers, and bottles (glass/plastic) have been
discarded in the driveway as well as the yard after kids are coming back from the direction of
Dan' s Short Stop. It is things like the two incidents mentioned above, that can be looked at as
sources of irritation, aggravation, and conceivably, disrespect.
September 18, 2000
From the time we purchased our home at 13 1 North First Avenue, there
have been numerous occurrences that I tieel were invasive, disrespectful
and in some cases, racially motivated. These occurrences, though not
listed chronologically, are listed below. As I remember and document
these acts, they are having the same impact on me as the day they
occurred.
1. As we were moving in, all the doors to the house and one garage
door were open. It was during the summer of 1990, the weather was
hot, so it seemed logical to have the doors open. We were surprised
as we came downstairs to see a man standing in the dining room
area wanting to know if he could "help" us. He made some mention
of the owner not being available and he could contact him (owner)
for us. His offer to help was not to help us move in, but rather to
question our being in the house. Did it occur to him that we were the
owners? He never asked. Would he have done the same thing if the
family moving in were Caucasian?
2. On several occasions, school age children walking from the Rita
Lyn Ct. homes to First Avenue, using the sidewall~ on the north end
of the property, have decided to leave the sidewalk and walk across
the backyard to the hill on the southwest end of the propert>,'. Those
that I saw, I called out to them and told them to get out of our yard
and use the sidewalk. The responses I got ranged from some actually
leaving the yard to others saying "this is not vour property" and
continuing to walk across the yard.
3. On several occasions, as I left for work in the mornings, I have seen
debris in the yard...debris that was not there the previous evening.
This debris consisted of cups; wrappers and bags from Blimpie's.
empty cigarette packs, empty or partially empty pop cans and
bottles. One morning I found a bag of McDonald's fries on the
driveway just outside the garage door between two vehicles that
were parked there. Neither of us smoke, we don't buy Blimpie's and
we don't use our driveway as a trash receptacle. How' this debris got
in the yard and especially how the fi'ies got to where they were is a
mystery to me.
4. A cable technician/repairman was seen in the middle of the
backyard, w'alking from the north end to the south end of the house.
His service van was parked in the driveway in the front of the house.
When I asked if I could help him find something, he replied
looking for the cable pole...oh, it's out front". If he was not sure of
the location of the cable pole, why didn't he come to the front door,
ring the doorbell (or knock) and ask? A reasonable person would
have asked.
These incidences are only a few of the many that have occurred. Some
may appear insignificant to some people, but being on the receiving
end, I must wonder why. These indignities are disrespectful and
invasive at the very least. Racist? Racism in Iowa City? You tell me.
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Date: August 11, 1998
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CITY OF I0 WA CITY
JAMES THOMAS
JAMES & SANDRA L. THOMAS
131 N. 1ST. AVE.
IOWA CITY. IAf'52245
Case #: COM98-0469
Location of Violation: 131 N 1ST AVE
Dear Property Owner:
According to the records of the tax assessor, you are the owner of the
above-referenced property. On 08/11/98, I observed an apparent violation of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City on your property.
Type of Violation: 14-6N-1B PARKING ON UNAPPROVED PARKING SURFACE.
Corrective Action Required: CEASE PARKING ON UNAPPROVED SURFACE.
VIOLATION MUST BE ABATED ON OR BEFORE 08/28/98
If you believe that you are not ~n violation of the City Code, please contact this office to review the situation.
If you Intend co bring the property into compliance with the Code, but cannot meet the stated deadline, please
contact this elfice and we will attempt to work with you on a short extension.
If you do not take the requested action or make other arrangements with this office by the specified date, we will beg~n
formal enforcement action. You will not receive an additional warning before we begin formal enforcement action.
Enforcement action may ~nclude civil penalties, administrative remedies such as denial or revocation of City permits
and l~censes, criminal court proceedings, and/or action for an injunction or other court order directing elimination
cf the '.'lclaclon.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of this order, please call me at
319-356-5125.
David Campbell ~~j~--___ ~ ~Z~ ~.
Inspector - · ~
CITATION
MUNICIPAL INFRACTION -- CiTY OF iOWA CITY OR[:)IFIANCE VIOLATION
l: ~3
T~e gi~y of low8 CiJy. Iow~ vs.
LAST bL:~",~ ~T L~j j',:'b~ .;{ T~OOLE
Iowa City, IA 52245
~,:y s,a,, z,~
The undersigned stales that the Defendant did violate the Iowa City Code of Ordinances on
or about:
9 / 21 / 98 at 11: 30 [~AM. [ ]PM.,at
131 ~. let ~ve~ue
Address of Violation(8):
Iowa City, IA
Defendant herein did violate Section 14 - 6N- 1 B of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Iowa. as follows:
Parking on unapproved parking surface-
4 vehicles & 2 boats on the grass in
the rear yard.
CIVIL PENALTY AND COURT COSTS TO BE 10 0,0 0
PAiD AT THE TiME AND PLACE OF THE CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED S
COURT APPEARANCE SHOWN ON THE
CITATION PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY COURT COSTS
CASH OR CHECK TO CLERK OF COURT. TOT4L S/'~F,
COURTHOUSE. JOHNSON COUNTY. IOWA. " ·
Defendant is lorthwith directed to pay the civil penalty and to correct'cease the
viol.no...fo,ow.: 1)Cease parking on unapproved
surface. 2)Install hard surface
conforming parking spaces.
TO ANSWER THE CHARGES ON THIS CITATION. YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT ON
10 / 15/ 98 at 8:00 XJA.M[ JP.M-
Mo Day
Johnson County i~-agistrate Court
IN THE COURT AT
EAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE WILL RESULT IN JUDGEMENT
FOR THE CIVIL PENALTY AND COURT COSTS AND AN ORDER TO CORRECT/AOATE
THE VIOLATION(S} BEING ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
The undersigned attests that the matters herein are true and correct.
ey City Employee: Dave Campbell Title: Buildinn Insp.
~ 98
Dated: 10 / ~' / Phone Number: 3 5 6 - 5 12 5
Mo Day v,
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
CITY OF IOWA CITY CASE N0.06521
Plaintiff ~
ORDER SETTING
vs.
CHARGE
Sme~A ;.OUISE TSO~U~S
J~ES THO~S )
DATE 09/16/99
The defender appears by
The plaintiff appears by
Hearing on type of
) Restitution ( ) Sentencing ( ) Bond Forfeiture
) Motion to Dismiss ( ) Motion to Suppress ( ) Motion in Limine
) Viol.No Cont. Order ( ) Revocation of Prob. ( ) Show Cause
) Show Cause BEP ( ) Final Hearing ( ) App. to Withdraw
) Bill Of Particulars ( ) Probable Cause
s set for the 10/06/99 at 09:00 AM. in Iowa City, Iowa, before
a Judge of this Court.
The defendant's presence is required at all hearings.
[ C erk to notify.
[ ] Copy given to ae'fendant/Se[enSe counzel.
[ ] Bail is
[ ] Warrant is recalled 8~'
· ~rsonne~
[ ] Summons is recalled. fG~ Ma~hngD~umen
· . /---, ,
~ "' ;" '/~-'.Z-," '~
Judge,~f the Sixth Judicial District
If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to
participate in court because of a disability, immediately call
your ADA coordinator at 1-319-398-3920 ext 200. If you are
hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.
CITATION
MUNICIPAL INFRACTION _ CITY OF IOWA CITy ORDINANCE V~OLATIOK
1,o,,,~o.
The City of iowa City. Iowa vs
DEFENDANT NAME: ~I~J~or/}a,G, jarQes
[~ST FI~1 MlOOt~
ADDRESS: ~3~ N. ~st AVeDue
Iowa City IA 52245
C~ly Stale Z~p
The undersigned states that the Defendant d;d violate me Iowa City Code of Oremances
or about;
9 / 21 ~ 98 at 11: 30
uo Day vr ~ -' -- ~ ]A.M [ }PM
· ~re..ofv~at~.(.): Z3~ N. ZSL Avenue
Oefe~anl h~rem did violate Section Z~-~- Z~ of the Cod
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa Cdy, Iowa, as follows:
vehicles ~ bo~Cs oa Cbe
CIVIL PENALTY AND COURT COSTS TO BE ~ PENAL TY ASSESSED ~ O0
~ d o~eQse ~50,
. PAID AT rile TIME AND PLACE OF THE
~OURT APPEARANCE SHOWN ON THE
;ITATION PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY COURT COSTS
;ASH OR CHECK TO CLERK OF COURT.
:OURTHOUSE. JOHNSON~OUNTy. IOWA tOTAL.
}efendanl to fo~h~'i~lN Io ~ Ihe clWl ~nllly
,;d~n. ~o.m: 1 )Ceas~arktn~ on unapprove~
;urface, 2)In~t~l hard
:onformlng Parkla~ spaces, '
, ANSWE~ lS~ CHABG[S ON THIS CF~ON, YOU MUSt APPEA~ ~N COURT ON
9 / 16 / 99 a~ ~
MO. Day Yr
rHECOURTAT Johnson Count~trat. CanrE
ILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT WITHO~ gOOD CAUSE WILL RESULT IN JUDGElENT
undersiGned attests that ~ maue~s herein a,e wfue and
:ityEmpl0yee. Dave Cam~bel~ Tue- ~uildifig
9 3 9 '
MO Day y,
COURT ACTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dennis Miller, City Attorney
City of Iowa Ci
FROM: ~tTa~~su
RE: e Involving 14-6N-1B
Not Guilty Plea as On-Going Plans to Build/Fractor on Premises as of September 15th
DATE: September 15, 1999
Per our telephone calls of Wednesday, September 8m and today, September 15m, this letter
confirms the agreement that the second citation action would be continued per the first phone
call. As explained to you on September 8~, plans are underway to build a garage to house the
vehicles parked on my property at 131 North First Avenue. The problem is, upon speaking with
Dave Campbell on September 15~h, the approved permit to construct the garage had expired.
When I spoke to him, he indicated that nothing could be done until I spoke with you or went to
court on the second citation which was delivered on September 8~. I indicated to Campbell that
we had spoken and had indeed reached an agreement that I would go forth with the garage
construction. Campbell indicated his understanding from you, that I would go forward with the
construction of the concrete slab. This however, is not correct, because as you may remember
from the first hearing, my concern was why should I go through the expense of building a very
large concrete slab, and then tear k out (within a short period of time) to build a garage.
Therefore, my conversation with you last week indicated the construction of a garage not a
parking slab.
Campbell seems to believe there may be some difficulty with the garage as the new dimensions
are slightly larger than the orifinal. He suggested that I submit a new request for a building
permit. The new plans are including indicating a garage with dimensions of 44fc by 66ft. The old
approved permit was for a structure of 30R. by 60ft.
My conversation with Campbell was to determine if it was lawful to begin the earth evacuation
prior to a permit being issued. He indicated that it was, but I think given the several mi.~-
comrmmications and other oddities related to this year old matter, it may be probably best to wait
until the permit is actualby issued. Camp. bell also indicated that it is standard procedure in
Johnson County whenever a garage over 1000 sq. ~., is constructed that frost-footings of 42
inches in depth are required.
By the way, the tractor to commence the work was brought onto the property and preliminary
procedures were undertaken to start the project. I asked the workers not to break ground until
the actual p~i~i is in hand. I hope you find thi~ information sufficient and if necessary, enter a
plea of "not m,iltv" regarding the 9/16/99 Johnson County Magistrate Court hearin~ I greatly
appreciate your consideration in this matter.
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
CITY OF IOWA CITY, )
)
Plaintiff, ) MUNICIPAL INFRACTION
)
v. ) Small Claim No, CISCO48510
)
JAMES THOMAS. and ) STATUS REPORT
SANDRA L. THOMAS, )
)
Defendants. )
COMES NOW the Plaintiff, City of Iowa City, and pursuant to the Court's Order entered in
this case on October 6, 1999, hereby files a status report as follows:
1. Defendants have removed the vehicles stored on the property at 131 N. 1s~ Avenue
in compliance with the Court's Order entered on October 6, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Mitchell 00014867
Assistant City Attorney
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City. Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5030
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Copy to: James and Sandra Thomas
131 N. 1 s, Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
DEFENDANTS
Clt!
October 20, 1999
Mr. James Thomas
131 N. 1 st Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dear Mr. Thomas:
I am writing in follow-up to our hearing before Associate District Court Judge Steven Gerard on
October 6, 1999. Although I have not yet received a copy of the Order entered by Judge Gerard,
it is my recollection from the hearing that you would have until December 1, 1999 to get the '
property you own at 131 N. 1st Avenue into compliance with the City Code with respect to the
vehicles and boats which are being parked in the back yard. I wanted to let you know what
options were available to you in order to comply with City ordinances:
1. Up to four vehicles and/or boats may be parked in the back yard as long as the
vehicles and/or boats are parked on a hard surface. The vehicles must be
operable (including being licensed) and there must be a conforming aisle leading
to the parking area. The remaining vehicles and boats will have to be stored
somewhere else. The parking of more than four vehicles and/or boats
constitutes a parking lot, which is not a permitted use in a residential zone.
2. As we have discussed previously, you may construct a garage in the back yard in
which to store your vehicles and boats. However, the square footage of this
garage combined with the square footage of your current garage must not
exceed the square footage of your residence. Otherwise, the garages then
become the principle use on the property. Garages are not a permitted principle
use in a residential zone. Based on the information we had available at the time
of the hearing, we calculated the square footage of your residence to be 3258
s,.iuare Feet (thine fleors ~ .... square ........ ~" .... :~ th .......
current garage from this amount (g78 square feet), you would be allowed to build
a garage up to 2280 square feet.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to give me a call at 356-5030 or
call the Building Department at 356-5120.
Dennis J. Mitchell
Assistant City Attorney
c: Dave Campbell, Building Inspector
4 o EAST WASHI.',;GTO.",; STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-I826 · (319) 356-~00
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT scsco
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
Pfa~t/
VS.
Address of said Plaintiff Address of said Defendant
Plaintiff Defendant
Address of said Plaintiff Address of said Defendant
TESTIMONY OF WITNESS:
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TESTIMONY OF WITNESS:
CITY CODE SECTIONS
14-6A-1 14-6A-4
CHAPTER 6
ZONING
ARTICLE A. ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE
SECTION: F. Facilitate the adequate provision of
transportation, water, sewage dispos-
14-6A-1: Shod Title ai, schools, parks and other public
14-6A-2: Purpose requirements. (1978 Code §36-1)
14-6A-3: Interpretation And Application Of
Provisions
14-6A-4: Scope 4-6A-3: INTERPRETATION AND AP-
PLICATION OF PROVISIONS:
In interpreting and applying the provisions
of this Chapter, such provisions shall be
14-6A-1: SHORT TITLE: This Chapter held to be the minimum requirements for
shall be known and may be cited the promotion of the public safety, health,
and referred to as the City ZONING CHAP- convenience, order, prosperity and general
TEn or ZONING ORDINANCE. (1978 Code Iwelfare. This Chapter is not intended to
§36-2) interfere with, abrogate or annul any ease-
ments, covenants or other agreements
between parties, except if this Chapter
14-6A-2: PURPOSE: The purpose of this imposes a greater restriction, this Chapter
Chapter shall be to: shall control. (1978 Code §36-87; amd.
1994 Code)
A. Promote the public health, safety,
order, convenience, prosperity and
general welfare; (1978 Code §36-1; 14-6A-4: SCOPE: Except as otherwise
amd. 1994 Code) provided in this Chapter, the use
of premises and structures in the City shall
B. Conserve and protect the value of be in accordance with the minimum stan-
property throughout the City and to dards hereinafter established:
encourage the most appropriate use
of land; A. No structure shall be installed, con-
verted, enlarged, reconstructed or
C. Lessen congestion in the streets; structurally altered to exceed the
height limit established for the zone in
D. Prevent the overcrowding of land; which the structure is located.
E. Avoid undue concentration of popula- B. No use shall be established nor~ shall
tion; and any structure be installed, converted,
enlarged, reconstructed or structurally
altered, except in conformity with the
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CHAPTER 6
ZONING
ARTICLE N. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SECTION: within the original building and all
enlargements shall thereafter comply
14-6N-1: Off-Street Parking Requirements with the parking requirements set forth
14~6N-2: Off-Street Loading Requirements herein.
4. A use existing prior to the effective
date hereof, for which the current,
14-6N-1: OFF-STRF. F.T PARKING RF.- required number of parking or stack-
0UIREMFNTS~: Off-street park- .ing spaces is not provided, may be
ing and stacking spaces, aisles and drives converted to another use without full
sh, h~l be provided and maintained in compli- compliance with the required number
ance with the following requirements: of parking or stacking spaces, provid-
ed:
"""~. General Rules and Regulations: The
following rules shall govern in the a. If subsection I of this Section
design, location a*t~'d number of off- would require a greater number of
street parking and stacking spaces, parking or stacking spaces for the
aisles and drives. converted use than were required for
the established use, the increased
1. Where a fractional space results, number of parking or stacking spaces
the number of parking and stacking shall be provided in compliance with
spaces required is the closest whole subsection B of this Section.
number. A half space will be rounded
down. b. In addition to the number of
spaces required under subsection A4a
2. Whenever a use existing prior to above, or if subsection A4a does not
the effective date of this Section is apply, as many additional spaces as
enlarged less than fifty percent (50%) the Iof will accommodate shall be
in floor area, the addition or enlarge- provided.
ment shall comply with the parking
requirements set forth herein. 5. In the case of mixed uses, the park-
ing and stacking spaces required shall
3, Whenever a building existing prior equal the sum of the requirements for
to the effective date of this Section is the various uses computed separately.
structurally altered by one or more ~
additions, the sum total of which in- 6. Tlie storage of merchandise, mate-
creases the floor area fifty percent rials, equipment, refuse containers,
(50%) or more, the uses contained obsolete or junk vehicles or the major
1. See Chapter 9, Article A of this Title for parking facility impact fee.
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14-6B- 1 14-6B-2
CHAPTER 6
ZONING
ARTICLE B. ZONING DEFINITIONS
SECTION: ACCESS: The place, means or way by
which pedestrians or vehicles shall have
14-6B-1: Rules Of Word Construction ingress and egress to a property or parking
14-6B-2: Definitions area.
ACCESSORY APARTMENTS: A temporary
accessory dwelling unit located within an.
14-6B-1: RULES OF WORD CONSTRUC- owner-occupied single-family dwelling and
TION: meeting the requirements of this Chapter.
A. Words in the present tense include the ACCESSORY BUILDING/USE: A building
future tense; the singular number or use which:
includes the plural, and the plural
number includes the singular. A. Is subordinate to and serves a princi-
..~ pal building or use;
B. The word "shall" is always mandatory;
Jthe word "may" is permissive. B. Is subordinate in area, extent or pur-
pose to the principal building or use
C. Terms not defined shall have the served;
meanings customarily assigned to
them as defined in Webster's New C. Contributes to the comfort, conve-
Collegiate Dictionary, as amended. nience or necessity of occupants of
Uses not defined or listed shall have the principal building or use; and
the meanings as defined in or catego-
rized according to the Standard Indus- D. Except for off-street parking as provid-
trial Classification (SIC)Manual, Su- ed in subsection 14-6N-1C of this
perintendent of Documents, U.S. Gov- Chapter, is located on the same lot as
ernment Printing Office, all as amend- or across a street, alley or railroad
ed. (1978 Code §36-4) right of way from the principal use.
ADDITION: An extension or increase in
14-6B-2: DEFINITIONS: As used in this floor area or height of a building or struc-
Chapter, the following definitions ture.
shall apply:
ADULT DAY CARE: An organized prdgram
ABUT/ABUTTING: Contiguous; having a of short-term supportive day care in a group
common boundary, wall or property line. environment for adults who need supervi-
sion, assistance or both. Services may
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beauty shops; barbershops; shoe repair PUBLIC UTILITY: A system owned and
shops, shoeshine parlors and hat cleaning operated by a licensed public utility compa-
shops; funeral homes; and other establish- ny or by a railroad company. Such systems
ments engaged in providing personal ser- do not include those owned and operated
vices, such as steambaths, reducing salons by the City of Iowa City or other govern-
and health clubs, clothing rental, locker mental agency.
rental and porter services. (See major
group 72 of the Standard Industrial Classi~- QUARRY: Land used for excavating stone
cations Manual, as amended.) or slate as an industrial operation.
PLANTING AREA: An unpaved pervious REAL ESTATE SALES CENTER: A tempo-
area intended or used for the placement of rary on-site office within a model dwelling
a tree. unit with the provisional use as a real es-
tare office for the sale of dwelling units
PORCH: A covered entrance to a building and/or lots within the same subdivision or
consisting of a platform area, with open or development in which the sales center is
enclosed sides, projecting from the wall of a located.
building.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Reusable
PREMISES: See definition of Lot. materials including, but not limited to, met-
el, glass, plastic, cardboard, and paper
PRINCIPAL BUILDING: A building contain- products which are intended for reuse,
ing the principal use. remanufacture or reconstitution for the
purpose of using the altered form. "Recy-
PRINCIPAL USE: The primary use(s) of clable materials" does not include automo-
land or a structure as distinguished from an biles or other vehicles or machinery and
accessory use, e.g., a house is a principal their components, structural steel materials
use in a residential area while a garage or and equipment, hazardous chemicals or
pool is an accessory use. materials such as used motor oil and dis-
carded automobile batteries, or biodegrad-
PROJECT.IONS (INTO YARDS): Parts of able materials such as yard waste.
buildings, such as architectural features,
which protrude into the required yard or RECYCLING PROCESSING FACILITY: A
yards. totally enclosed building used for the collec-
tion, storage and processing of recyclehie
PROVISIONAL USE: A principal use el- materials for efficient shipment, or to an
Iowed in the zone in which it is listed, sub- end user's specifications, by such means
ject to compliance with the specific require- as baling, briquetting, compacting, flatten-
ments mentioned with the use and all other ing, grinding, crushing, sorting, shredding
dimensional and special requirements (if or cleaning, but not by processes involving
any) of the zone as well as the general heat for melting, smelting or burning. A
requirements of the Chapter, "recycling processing facility" does not
~ include a "salvage yard" as defined in this
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY: Property dedicat- Chapter.'
ed to public use and intended for the move-
ment of the public.
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ZONING
ARTICLE N. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SECTION: within the original building and all
enlargements shall thereafter comply
14-6N-1: Off-Street Parking Requirements with the parkin9 requirements set forth
14-6N-2: Off-Street Loading Requirements herein.
4. A use existing prior to the effective
date hereof, for which the current
14-6N-1: OFF-STREET PARKING RE- required number of parking or stack-
QUIREMENTS~: Off-street park- ing spaces is not provided, may be
ing and stacking spaces, aisles and drives converted to another use without full
shall be provided and maintained in compli- compliance with the required number
ance with the following requirements: of parking or stacking spaces, provid-
ed:
A. General Rules and Regulations: The
following rules shall govern in the a. If subsection I of this Section
design, location and number of off- would require a greater number of
street parking and stacking spaces, parking or stacking spaces for the
aisles and drives. converted use than were required for
the established use, the increased
1. Where a fractional space results, number of parking or stacking spaces
the number of parking and stacking shall be provided in compliance with
spaces required is the closest whole subsection B of this Section.
number. A half space will be rounded
down. b. In addition to the number of
spaces required under subsection A4a
2. Whenever a use existing prior to above, or if subsection A4a does not
the effective date of this Section is apply, as many additional spaces as
enlarged less than fifty percent (50%) the lot will accommodate shall be
in floor area, the addition or enlarge- provided.
ment shall comply with the parking
requirements set forth herein. 5. In the case of mixed uses, the park-
ing and stacking spaces required shall
3. Whenever a building existing prior equal the sum of the requirements for
to the effective date of this Section is the various uses computed separately.
structurally altered by one or more
additions, the sum total of which in- 6. The storage of merchandise, mate-
creases the floor area fifty percent rials, equipment, refuse containers,
(50%) or more, the uses contained obsolete or junk vehicles or the major
1, See Chapter 9, Article A of this Title for parking facility impact fee.
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repair of vehicles in required off-street manufactured paving materials such
parking and stacking spaces is prohib- as brick, but excluding crushed rock
ited. (1978 Code §36-58) or chipseal surfaces, for parking areas
and drives if the resultant paving pro-
7. Prior to the issuance of a certificate vides a similar, durable, permanent
of occupancy as provided in Section hard surface. The City Building Official
14~6U-3 of this Chapter, all parking may permit the use of rock or gravel
and stacking spaces, drives and aisles areas for bicycle parking, provided
shall be paved with concrete, asphalt edging materials, such as landscape
or a similar dustfree surface as pro- timbers, are used so that the bicycle
vided in subsection B1 of this Section. parking area is clearly demarcated
The Building Official may, however, and the rock material is contained.
issue a temporary certificate of occu- (Ord. 95-3706, 12-19-1995)
pancy in those instances where the
Building Official finds that the paving 2. Design: Except for single-family
cannot reasonably be completed due dwellings, including zero lot line and
to adverse weather conditions or set- townhouse units, and duplexes, park-
tling of land on the site after demoli- ing and stacking spaces, aisles and
tion or filling. A temporary certificate drives shall be designed as follows:
of occupancy shall be effective only to (1978 Code §36-58)
a date specific. Prior to the issuance
of a temporary certificate, the property a. Parking areas shall have the
owner shall place in an escrow ac- minimum dimensions illustrated in the
count, established with the City, an figure at the end of this subsection B
amount equal to one hundred ten showing each of the parking configu-
percent (110%) of the estimated cost rations permitted. Where the edges of
of paving. (1978 Code §36-58; 1994 parking spaces are curved, as on a
Code) curved aisle, all angles shall be mea-
sured between the straightedges of
B. Construction, Design and Location the parking spaces and tangents to
Requirements: (Ord. 95-3669, the curved edges at their point of
2-14-1995) intersection. Required bicycle parking
spaces shall be at least two feet by
1. Construction: All parking and stack- six feet (2" x 6"). (Ord. 95-3706,
ing spaces, drives and aisles, and 12-19-1995)
bicycle parking areas shall be con-
structed of asphaltic cement concrete, b. Up to one-half ('/2) of the re-
Portlan~ cement concrete or manufac- quired number of parking spaces may
tured paving materials, such as brick, be eight feet in width by fifteen feet in
except for drives and aisles serving length (8' x 15') if "Compact Vehicles
single-family dwellings or duplexes Only" signs are posted on the parking
which abut and access Woodlawn spaces.
Avenue or a nonhard surfaced alley.
The City Building Official may permit c. All parking spaces shall be con-
materials other than asphaltic cement nected to an aisle which shall have a
concrete, Portland cement concrete or minimum width as indicated in the
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figure at the end of this subsection B.
shall have a minimum width of twenty
two feet (22').
d. The greatest aisle width shown
in the figure at the end of this subsec-
tion B shall be provided when combin- '.':'--
ing different parking space configura- ~.~,,?,_.._
tions on the same aisle. ~,.!, .
e. Parking spaces shall be de-
signed to permit ingress and egress of
the vehicle without needing to move i, All parking spaces, stacking spac-
any other vehicle occupying a parking es, drives and aisles in parking areas
space. For single-family dwellings, shall be pitched or curbed and drained
including zero lot line and townhouse .to prevent the flow of excess water
units, and duplexes, when located from such areas onto streets and
pursuant to the requirements of this alleys which do not have adequate
Chapter, one space may be behind drainage facilities as determined by
another. the City Engineer.
f, No parking area shall be de- j. In all parking areas required by
signed in such a manner that exiting a this Chapter, parking spaces shall be
parking area would require backing visibly delineated on the surface by
into a street, painted or marked stripes. (1978 Code
§36-58)
g. If the number of parking spaces
required or provided for a use or a k. If two (2) or more parking areas
combination of uses on a lot is greater on a lot are connected by a drive, the
than eight (8) spaces, none of those parking areas shall be designed so
spaces may be located in such a that an aisle connected to more than
manner that would require backing twelve (12) parking spaces is not use~l
into an alley. as a drive providing access to another
parking area. This requirement may
h. Parking spaces along lot lines be waived for property in the CN-1
and alleys shall be provided with car Zone as provided in subsection 13 of
stops or curbing so no part of a this Section. (Ord. 95-3677,
parked vehicle can extend beyond the 5-23-1995)
lot line or into the alley. In addition,
traffic islands of pervious or impervi- I. A drive providing access to a
ous material shall be located so that parking area with more than eighteen
parking spaces are separated from (18) spaces shall be no less than
drives and alleys in a manner similar eighteen feet (18') in width if designed
to that illustrated below: for two-way traffic or ten feet (10') in
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width if designed for one-way traffic. storm water runoff. Under no
(1978 Code §36-58) circumstances may a nonhard
surfaced drive or aisle be Iocat-
m. Parking spaces located on the ed closer than three feet (3') to a
ground floor or under a building shall lot line or R zone boundary.
be located either within the exterior (Ord. 94-3604, 1-4-1994)
walls of a building or screened from
view from public streets. Features (3) A parking area in a C or l
such as masonry walls, earthen berms zone shall not be located closer
or evergreen trees and plant materials than five feet (5') to an R zone
shall be used for screening. (Oral. boundary, except an existing
94-3606, 1-18-1994; 1994 Code) nonconforming parking area with
a permanent, dustfree surface
n. Required bicycle parking racks may be located within five feet
shall be designed to support the bicy- (5') of an R zone boundary if the
cle by its frame and allow the use of parking area is screened from
either a cable lock or a U-shaped lock. view within the R zone by a solid
Bicycle lockers and secure indoor fence of durable construction
storage facilities are also allowed. which complies with the regula-
(Ord. 95-3706, 12-19-1995) tions of Section 14-6S-11 and
Article P of this Chapter.
3. Location: Parking spaces, aisles
and drives shall be located as follows. (4) Except for single-family
dwellings, including zero lot line
a. General: and townhouse units, and du-
plexes, parking spaces shall not
(1) Off-street parking and stack- be located closer than five feet
ing spaces, aisles and drives (5') to a ground floor doorway or
shall be located on the same lot a window of a dwelling unit.
as the use served except as
provided in subsection C of this b. Front Yard:
Section. (1978 Code §36-58)
(1) Except as provided below, in
(2) In all R zones and all zones R zones and in the C and I
abutting an R zone, except for zones within fifty feet (50') of an
drives and aisles serving zero lot R zone, no parking shall be
line dwellings, drives and aisles permitted in the front yard.
shall not be located closer than
three feet (3')' to a lot line or an (2) For detached single-family
R zone boundary unless the dwellings in the R zones, one of
drives and aisles are pitched or the required parking spaces may
curbed and drained to prevent be provided in the front yard on
the flow of water onto adjoining a regularly constructed aisle,
property or unless a drainage- provided not less than fifty per-
course has been established cent (50%) of the front yard area
along lot lines for the purpose of
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14-6N-1 14-.6N-1
shall remain open space free of e. Bicycle parking facilities shall be
impervious surface. located in a clearly designated, safe
and convenient location. Bicycle park-
(3) For zero lot line dwellings, ing is allowed in front and side yards
duplexes and family care facili- in all zones, if providing bicycle park-
ties, two (2) of the required park- ing in the required yard results in no
ing spaces may be provided in more than twenty five percent (25%)
the front yard on a regularly of the yard being paved. (Ord.
constructed aisle, provided not 95-3706, 12-19-1995)
less than fifty percent (50%) of
the front yard area shall remain
open space free of impervious
surface.
(4) In the ORP zone, only ten
percent (10%) of the required (See following page for Parking Con-
number of parking spaces may figuration and Dimensions)
be located in the front yard not
closer than fifty feet (50') to a
street.
(5) Where the paved surface of a
street is narrower than twenty
eight feet (28'), four (4) of the
parking spaces required by
Chapter 7 of this Title, Land
Subdivisions, may be located in
the front yard on a regularly
constructed aisle.
c. Side Yard: Except for single- and
two-family dwellings or where two (2)
lots share the same parking and
stacking spaces, drives and aisles
pursuant to subsection C of this Sec-
tion, no parking spaces, aisles or
drives shall be permitted in that por-
tion of the required side yard which is
contiguous to the principal building on
a lot.
d. Rear Yard: Parking and stacking
spaces, drives and aisles may be
provided in the rear yard. (1978 Code
§36-58)
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Iowa City
14-6N-1 14-6N-1
PARKING CONFIGURATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Standard Vehicles Compact Vehicles
296
Iowa City
14-6B-2 14-6B-2
bedroom and, in some instances, the kitch~ caregiver. Personal care in this case means
en. assistance with the essential activities of
daily living which the recipient can perform
DWELLING, ZERO LOT LINE: A single-. personally only with difficulty, and may
family dwelling with one or more walls Io- include bathing, personal hygiene, dressing,
cated on a side lot line which is not a street grooming and the supervision of self-admin-
or alley right-of-way line, istered medications, but does not include
the administration of medications.
EASEMENT: A right given by the owner of
I~and to another person for specific limited ELDER LIFE CARE HOUSING: A residen-
use of that land, e.g., to allow access to tial facility for elders and persons with dis-
nother property or for utilities. abilities that offers different levels of care,
including a nursing home, in an eider con-
ELDER: A person at least fifty five (55) gregate housing setting.
years of age.
ENLARGEMENT/EXPANSION: An increase
ELDER APARTMENT HOUSING: A multi- in the volume of a building, an increase in
family dwelling intended for use and occu- the area of land or building occupied Dy a
pancy by elders and persons with disabili- use or an increase in the number of occu-
ties. pants or dwelling units.
ELDER CONGREGATE HOUSING: A resi- EXTRACTION: The extraction of sand,
dence for elders and/or persons with dis- gravel or topsoil as an industrial operation,
abilities that contains separate apartments excluding the process of grading a lot in
or rooming units grouped around shared, preparation for constructing a building.
common living space.
FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING PARK: A tract
ELDER CONGREGATE UNIT: An apart- of land which has been planned and im-
ment or rooming unit in an eider congregate proved for the placement of manufactured
residence. homes, mobile homes and modular homes
on leased spaces.
ELDER FAMILY HOME: A private zero lot
line or detached single-family residence FAMILY: One person or two (2) or more
managed and/or owned by a responsible persons related by blood, marriage, adop-
party and offering a social living arrange- tion or placement by a governmental or
ment for at least two (2), but for no more social service agency, occupying a dwelling
than eight (8) persons living in the resi- unit as a single housekeeping organization.
dence, the majority of whom are elders, A family may also be two (2), but not more
who are essentially capable of physical than two (2), persons not related by blood,
self-care. marriage or adoption.
ELDER GROUP HOME: A zero lot line or FAMILY CARE FACILITY/FAMILY HOME: A
detached single-family residence that is the community-based residential home, such as
residence of a person who is providing a residential care facility, a child foster care
room, board and personal care for up to facility, a community supervised apartment
five (5) elders who are not related to the living arrangement, or other small group
897
Iowa City
WRITTEN INFORMATION
ARGUED IN COURT
REGARDING
VIOLATIONS
Your Honor,
We have lived at 13 1 North First Avenue for approximately
8 years. The land was basically prairie when we purchased the
home in 1990. Through the years, we have witnessed and
patiently dealt with many rude and crude comments from
persons who thought the land we own was/is public space and
therefore open for public use and enjoyment. Indeed it is a lot
parcel of land, those two lots comprising #21 and #22 of the Rita
Lynn Subdivision, however, no other lot has an easement that
extends 447 ft within it property description.
Imagine if you will, that when those persons who were supposed
to used the sidewalk but decided to take a shortcut through the
property were informed that they were illegally on private land
and thus, trespassing they would respond by;
1 ) continued walking without acknowledging the admonitions;
2) use abusive and offensive language;
3 ) drop soda bottles and cans, candy and sandwich wrappers
4) metal objects, sticks, bricks, and assorted debris;
5) urinate on the cars and car covers and drop bags of assorted
trash
in the yard and constitute a general nuisance interfering with
our expectations of homeowners of"quiet enjoyment" of the
fruits of our labors.
None of the behaviors and attitudes would be possible but for
that easement which grants "specific use" access to the Rita
Lynn Subdivision.
....... Imagine your Honor, sitting on your back porch or back
yard and having people totally ignore your request to get off of
the property.
....... Imagine you Honor, a hot air balloon landing in your back
yard, despite your request to the balloonist that he should not, as
it would create a nuisance. The balloonist was told Regina High
was slightly to the North and City High was slightly to the
South, he landed in the yard anyway. Imagine 60 to 80 people
in your yard, overly excited about seeing a hot air balloon come
down in the neighborhood ....... , my back yard ...... , Imagine my
alarm knowing that as property owner if any one is injured, I
will be liable unless it is clear they are unwelcomed guests upon
the land ...... , Imagine children running throughout the yard with
its uneven slopes ......, Imagine that among this crowd are two
men with dogs ....., one animal a pit bull ....., the other a
rottweiler ...... , Imagine my concerns and fears as both dogs
strain against their leashes attempting to reach each other as well
as chase the many children in the yard ...... , Imagine how I felt as
I begin to ask people to get off the property prior to my
summoning the police .... , only to be told this is not your
property, as they claim to know the property to be public access
as indicated by their Rita Lynn neighbors. For you see, I
Imagine there is a far more sinister motive that John Q Public
concern about whether my vehicles are properly parked, I think
it is a attitudal problem intensified by access onto our property,
without regard to the property owner whose land the sidewalks
sits.
(See Police Report 6/30/97)
Or Imagine ....... , a couple of TCI cable employees who had a
work order related to its junction box or the line to the home, but
were found in the backyard, ....... , observing ...... , and when asked
what they were doing in the back yard ...... , indicated, yes the
junction box is on the pole out front! !. No explanation as to
why neither stopped at the home to inquire about its location,
since they were confused ....!!! (See police incident report fried
12/2/98.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
1) Rec'd a letter dated 8/11/98 from David Campbell, Code
Enforcement Inspector, alleging he had "observed" an
apparent violation of 14 - 6N - 1B, that is;
"Parking on an unapproved parking surface."
2) I called Mr. Campbell and he informed me he had received
an anonymous complaint indicating my vehicles were parked
upon grass. When I asked him what was needed to bring the
parking within compliance, he indicated that asphalt or
concrete was the "only approved surfaces and that the
surfaces needed to be four inches thick.
3 ) I indicated that I would check into the cost and requested a
30-day extension. Upon checking with both concrete and
asphalt contractors, I was quoted a low estimate of $3,500.00.
4) Upon learning that the least expensive method of surfacing
would cost $3,500.00, it renewed my interest in building a
garage in the area where the vehicles were parked. I had
original requested a building permit in 1995, but held off due
to uncertainties regarding remaining in Iowa City (Since 1993
I have been employed with the University of Wisconsin, '93-
'98 as Dean of Admissions at the Wisconsin Law School;
2/98 until present as Special Legal advisor to the Vice
Chancellor). In 1995, most of my vehicles (since they were
either finished or working classics, all of which I have had
varying from 8 to 23 years) were housed in storage in
Madison. Once it was determined we would remain in Iowa
City, I began bringing them home to be housed in a garage, as
monthly storage charges were exceeding the cost of building a
garage.
However, once faced with the cost of surfacing the parking
area it seemed insane to spend $3,500 on a surface which would
have to be destroyed to make way for the garage.
5) Before I had an oppommity to speak with the permit office, I
received a personally delivered citation from David Campbell
on 9/21/98. (Keep in mind, I have continued to make the
weekly commute to Madison, since 1993 and had only small
periods of time while home to conduct the resolution aspects
of this matter.
ISSUES RAISED AS A RESULT OF THE CITATION
A) whether the citation itself was appropriate;
B ) whether the method of discovery of alleged violation was
appropriate;
C) whether the City engages in uniformed enforcement policies
and procedures or whether its current method "allows
discriminatory "selective enforcement"
A) depending upon the procedures for filing a complaint with
the city's code enforcement office, it appears anonymous
complaints are acted upon, however, what is not clear is
whether the code enforcement office engages in periodic
inspections, surveys or observations as well.
B ) Another question I raise is how was the observation
evaluated?
Did code enforcement rely on the complaint or possible photos
of the areas of violation, and where were the observer or
photographer standing when the observations were made. If
the observations were made from the sidewall~ running on the
north side of the home, then the observer or photographer was
standing on private a private sidewalk on private property,
which is maintained by the property owners.
Utilizing the City of Iowa City 14 -6B - 2 Zoning definition;
"an easement is defined as ......., a right given by the
owner of property to another ....for a' SPECIFIC
Limited Use.' For example, to allow access to another
property or utilities."
If my interpretation of this definition is correct, the use of the
sidewalk ~_~ :~ ~'~: for any purpose other than gaining access
from Is' Avenue to Rita Lynn Court. I think if it meant other
purposes like observation or photography of my back yard it
would so indicate. What I am saying is their exist a privacy
issue here as my back yard, unlike the other backyards of the
Rita Court subdivision, is subject to review and observation by
whomever decided to walk on the private sidewalk that in on
my property.
..... a great of such evaluation and observation grants superior
rights to all that use the easement, beyond its intended
purpose.
However, I do not believe the purpose of this easement is to
grant such broad authority beyond the access factor.
...I believe this because a greater purpose arising directly or
indirectly that my rights as property owner subordinates my
rights to all who desire to use the sidewalk located on my
property, which I maintain for their usage.
In fact, easements do not constitute a public right of way, nor
is the purpose of "that sidewalk intended for the use of the
general public."
14- 6A - 3 states that a broad interpretation of usage is
violative of 14-6A-3, as the Chapter was not intended to
interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easements......, or
other agreements between parties unless the Chapter
imposes a greater restriction (1978 Code $$36-37; amended
1994 Code.
C) Were the property owners alleged to be in violaaon of 14 -
- 6N- B afforded selective or discriminatory enforcement.
When I leaned of the anonymous complaint being the catalyst
initiating Mr. Campbell's observations, I made a cursory drive
around my neighborhood and discovered a total of 39
locations which seem to violaave the very ordinance in
question. All of the homes were older and some significantly
older than mine.
Please review with me the furnished photos of those 39
locations. ..... aH show non-conforming surfaces where
vehicles are kept. I also made another drive through the
neighborhood last night to make certain those location still
reflected non-conforming uses. ..... THEY DO!!!
As Mr. Campbell stated to me, mandatory (shall) language of
14- 6N- B requires that surface construction be of....asphaitic
cement concrete, portland cement concrete, manufactured
paving materials......., BUT AS YOU CAN SEE ....... ,
AH vehicles are parked on gravel, dirt, grass or a combination
thereof,
Hence to find me in violation or assess a fine for me regarding
a poorly enforced ordinance....., which allows widespread
non-conforming parking surfaces would not only be patently
unfair, ........ but also, ......... discriminatory.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
1 ) Rec'd a letter dated 8/11/98 from David Campbell, Code
Enforcement Inspector, alleging he had "observed" an
apparent violation of 14 - 6N - 1B, that is;
"Parking on an unapproved parking surface."
2) I called Mr. Campbell and he informed me he had received
an anonymous complaint indicating my vehicles were parked
upon grass. When I asked him what was needed to bring the
parking within compliance, he indicated that asphalt or
concrete was the "only approved surfaces and that the
surfaces needed to be four inches thick.
3 ) I indicated that I would check into the cost and requested a
30-day extension. Upon checking with both concrete and
asphalt contractors, I was quoted a low estimate of $3,500.00.
4 ) Upon learning that the least expensive method of surfacing
would cost $3,500.00, it renewed my interest in building a
garage in the area where the vehicles were parked. I had
original requested a building permit in 1995, but held off due
to uncertainties regarding remaining in Iowa City (Since 1993
I have been employed with the University of Wisconsin, '93-
'98 as Dean of Admissions at the Wisconsin Law School;
2/98 until present as Special Legal advisor to the Vice
Chancellor). In 1995, most of my vehicles (since they were
either finished or working classics, all of which I have had
varying from 8 to 23 years) were housed in storage in
Madison. Once it was determined we would remain in Iowa
City, I began bringing them home to be housed in a garage, as
monthly storage charges were exceeding the cost of building a
garage.
However, once faced with the cost of surfacing the parking
area it seemed insane to spend $3,500 on a surface which would
have to be destroyed to make way for the garage.
5) Before I had an oppommity to speak with the permit office, I
received a personally delivered citation from David Campbell
on 9/21/98. (Keep in mind, I have continued to make the
weekly commute to Madison, since 1993 and had only small
periods of time while home to conduct the resolution aspects
of this matter.
ISSUES RAISED AS A RESULT OF THF. CITATION
A) whether the citation itself was appropriate;
B) whether the method of discovery of alleged violation was
appropriate;
C) whether the City engages in uniformed enforcement policies
and procedures or whether its current method "allows
discriminatory "selective enforcement"
A) depending upon the procedures for filing a complaint with
the city' s code enforcement office, it appears anonymous
complaints are acted upon, however, what is not clear is
whether the code enforcement office engages in periodic
inspections, surveys or observations as well.
B) Another question I raise is how was the observation
evaluated?
Did code enforcement rely on the complaint or possible photos
of the areas of violation, and where were the observer or
photographer standing when the observations were made. If
the observations were made from the sidewalk running on the
north side of the home, then the observer or photographer was
standing on private a private sidewalk on private property,
which is maintained by the property owners.
Utilizing the City of Iowa City 14 -6B - 2 Zoning definition;
"an easement is defined as ......., a right given by the
owner of property to another ....for a' SPECIFIC
Limited Use.' For example, to allow access to another
property or utilities. '
If my interpretation of this definition is correct, the use of the
sidewalk !.: :;_ :'~ for any purpose other than gaining access
from Is' Avenue to Rita Lynn Court. I think ff it meant other
purposes like observation or photography of my back yard it
would so indicate. What I am saying is their exist a privacy
issue here as my back yard, unlike the other backyards of the
Rita Court subdivision, is subject to review and observation by
whomever decided to walk on the private sidewalk that in on
my property.
..... a great of such evaluation and observation grants superior
rights to all that use the easement, beyond its intended
purpose.
However, I do not believe the purpose of this easement is to
grant such broad authority beyond the access factor.
...I believe this because a greater purpose arising directly or
indirectly that my rights as property owner subordinates my
rights to all who desire to use the sidewalk located on my
property, which I maintain for their usage.
In fact, easements do not constitute a public right of way, nor
is the purpose of "that sidewalk intended for the use of the
general public."
14 - 6A - 3 states that a broad interpretation of usage is
violalive of 14-6A-3, as the Chapter was not intended to
interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easements. ....., or
other agreements between parties unless the Chapter
imposes a greater restriction (1978 Code $$36-37; amended
1994 Code.
C) Were the property owners alleged to be in violation of 14-
- 6N- B afforded selective or discriminatory enforcement.
When I leaned of the anonymous complaint being the catalyst
initiating Mr. Campbell's observations, I made a cursory drive
around my neighborhood and discovered a total of 39
locations which seem to violaHave the very ordinance in
question. All of the homes were older and some significantly
older than mine.
Please review with me the furnished photos of those 39
locations. ..... all show non-conforming surfaces where
vehicles are kept. I also made another drive through the
neighborhood last night to make certain those location still
reflected non-conforming uses ...... THEY DO!!!
As Mr. Campbell stated to me, mandatory (shall) language of
14- 6N- B requires that surface construction be of....asphaltic
cement concrete, portland cement concrete, manufactured
paving materials. ...... , BUTAS YOU CAN SEE... .... ,
All vehicles are parked on gravel, dirt, grass or a combination
thereof,
Hence to find me in violation or assess a fine for me regarding
a poorly enforced ordinance......, which allows widespread
non-conforming parking surfaces would not only be patently
unfair, ........ but also, ......... discriminatory.
COPIES OF POLICE
REPORTS FILED BY
PROPERTY OWNERS
CASE REPORT: c'AI,I.~: F'CII~ ~;F:RVI<'[.', DATE I'RINTELI1~;/29/i~000
L 0
00.AcJency: 1 10~A CITY POI,ICE DEPT. 01.Inc ~: 970338',4 02.Nee By: MCCRE
03.Dale Reported: 06/30/1997 04 '['fme Reported: 2051 05 SD~ft: 2 15U(j 2~00
06Activity: 051U0 TRESPASS/iNVADE PRiVA 0'/ Pllo[ll~': 2 DIfjPATi'It~I'['HIN 5 MINI]
08.ClEy IOWA CITY~. ~ 09.Lot 131 I AV N 10B/R 00550)
llApt~ .... Name THOMAS,JAMES Tel ~589585 Mow Rf.c T Typl- C
16.Add: 17.City.___ 18,St:
19.Rem: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
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i 39.O[her Agcy: _ _ 41.Ad: _ 42.Dsp By: ~ 43.Case~: 44.Dispo: X
I 45.Line 1 COMPL STATES THAT A HOT ~I R BALLOON HAS JUST L~NDED IN HIS YARD
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46Line 2 WITHOUT HIS PERSMISSION ;~D NOW CARS AND PEOPLE ARE ALSO C(JM[NG
47.L~ne 3 INTO HIS BACKYARD ALL WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION HE HAS NOT ASKED
48.Line 4 ~YONE TO LEAVE YET HE WOULD I,IKE THE POLICE TO DO THAT INSTEAD
49L~ne 5
CASE REPORT: CALLS FOR SERVICE DATE PRINTED: 12/15/9~
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! 03.Date Reported: 06/30/97 04.Time Reported: 2051 0~.Shift: 2 1500 2300
~ 06.Activity: 05700 TRESPASS/INVADE PRIVA 07.Priority: 2 DISPATCH WITHIN 5 MINU
08.Loc 13] 1AV N 09.Apt# 10.City IOWA CItY
t ll.8/R 005503 12.Name THOMAS,JAMES Tel 3589585 How Rec T Type C
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19.Ram: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
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32.Disp 2057 Enrt 2057 Art 2100 Comp 2110 *Transp* Enrt Art Comp __
39.Other Agcy: 41.Ad: 42.Dsp By: 43.Case#: 44.Dispo: X
45.Line-l: COMPL STATES THAT A HOT AIR BALLOON HAS JUST LANDED IN HIS YARD
46.Liae-2; WITHOUT HIS PEPSMISSION AND NOW CABS AND PEOPLE ARE ALSO COMING
47.Line-3: INTO HIS BACKYARD ALL WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION HE HAS NOT ASKED
48.Line-4: ANYONE TO LEAVE YET HE WOULD LIKE THE POLICE TO DO THAT INSTEAD
49.Line-5:
06/30 2052 MCCRE Verified- 131 1AV N IOWA CITY
06/30 2052 MCCRE (1)Pol: 005503 (2)Fir: 1055 ( )EMS: ( }Zone:
06/30 2057 MCCRE <XMIT>- MDT
06/30 2057 MCCRE ** Initial Call Posted **
06/30 2057 MCCRE <UNITS>: 0037
06/30 2100 GEPST ** Call Updated **
06/30 2109 GERST WASN'T ON HIS PROPERTY
06/30 2110 GERST DID BEQUEST A COUPLE OF BYSTANDERS BE REMOVED
06/30 2110 GERST *' Call Updated **
ASSIGNED TO: DATE: TIME:
REVIEWING SUPERVISOR: DATE:
CASE REPORT: CALL,i; FOR ~;EFVICE II.&'l'12 PI~IN'I'EI~:
50
DO.Agency: 1 IOWA CITY POLICE DEPT. Ol.Inc ~: 980~7098 02.Rec
0t.Date Reported: 06/19/1998 04 Time Repor~od: 2030 05.Shl/t: 2
06 Activity: OINFO INFORMATION ONLY O/.Ell~rlty: 4 I)ISPATCII A:; AVAiI,A[~I,E
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0B.Ci[y IO~A CITY__ 09 hoc 1~1 1 AV N ........ IOB/I~
ll.Apt# __~ Name THOMAS,JAMES Tel
16,Add: iV.City _ I8.St:
19.Rem: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
20.Units: 8888 30.Off:
32.Disp 2030 Enzt 2030 Arr 2030 Comp 2030 *Transp* Enrt ___ Art ___ Comp _
39.Other Agcy: 41.Ad: _ 42.Dsp By: ROOKS 43.Case#: 44.Dispo=
45.Line-l: REQU DOCUMENTATION THAT HE AGAIN NOTIFIED US OF PEOPLE CUTTING
46.Line 2: ACROSS HIS PROPERTY,,,SUBJ WAS ADV'D HE COULD POST SIGNS OR PUT
47.Line 3: UP A FENCE .... SIMPLY REQU DOCUMENTATION FOR NOW
48.Line 4:
49.Line 5:
06/19 2028 ROOKS Verified 13] 1AV N IOWA ('iTY
06/19 2028 ROOKS (1}Pol: 005503 (2)Eir: ]055 (
06/19 2030 ROOKS ** Initial Ca|l Posttld
ASSIGNED TO: DATE= TIME:
REVIEWING SUPERVISOR: 'D~'~:
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0011 98/12/19 1835 1 2 98072792
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12/02 1731 GERST Velified ill ] AV N
12/02 1731 GERST (1)Pol: 005503 {2)Fir: 1055 ( )EIMS: (
12/02 1734 GERST ** Initial Call Posted
12/02 1739 DROLL *' Call Updated
12/02 1744 DROLL COMPL HAD TO LEAVE WILL CALL BACK UPON HER RETURN AI'PROX 1/2
12/02 1744 DROLL HR
12/02 1809 DROLL COMPL IS NOW HOME
12/02 1836 DROLL ** Call Updated
12/02 1836 DROLL <UNITS>: 0011
12/02 1836 DROLl, <XMIT> MDT
12/02 1836 DROLL ** Call Updated *.
12/02 1843 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1849 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1850 DROLL *" Call Updated **
12/02 1858 DROLL ** Call Updated
12/02 2126 DROLL *. Call Updated
12/04 1639 GERST ** Call Updated
12/07 1033 KATHY ** Call Updated
12/11 0836 THOMA '* Call Updated **
ASSIGNED TO: DATE: TIME;
REVIEWING SUPERVISOR: DATE:
CASE REPORT. ('AIH,S FOI4 ~;I.2RVI t'EI)ATE FIR [NT}-:I~: I) x/29/2000
.
0line ~: 98072792 02~Rec By: GERST
00.Agency: i IO~A CITY POLICE DEPT.__
03~DaCe Reported: 12/02/1998 04 Time Reported: 1732 05.Shirt: 2 150{)
06.Activity: 00PUB PUBhi(' ASSIST/DELIVER O'l.pt~orxty: 2 DISPATCtt ~ITItlN L ~INU
10.B/R
08.C~ty IOWA CITY 09.Lot 1tl 1 AV N
ll.Apt~ ..... Name THOMAS,SANDRA & JAMES__ Tel 319~%89585 |tow Rec T Type C
16.Add: 17.City ~ 18.St:
19.Rem: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
20.Units: 0011 30.OIl: 00011
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39.Other Agcy: _ 41.Ad: _ 42.Dsp By: ____ 43.Case~: 000098812133 44.Dispo: K
45.Line 1: EARLIER TODAY COMP LOOKED OUT AT HER BACKYARD AND SAW 2 MALES IN
46.l, ine 2: THE YARD//COMP ASKED THEM IF SHE COULD HELP THEM/THEY SAID THEY
47.Line-]: WERE FROM THE CABLE CO AND THAT THEY WERE THERE TO COLLECT____
48.Line 4: THE COMP IS ADVISING THE CABLE BOX IS IN THE FRONT YARD AND THEY
49.Line 5: HAD NO BUSINESS IN HER BACKYARD//WANTS TO SPK W AN OFFICER ....
IOWA CITY POLICE ~Nc.
~,N,'r,AL ~NCiDE~ INCIDENT REPORT ~/:~ ~ "7 7_-7 '~ 7-
'l JUVENILE INVOLVED CASE NO
1 SUPPLEMENTAL 21~-VF/
%%Ai ~ijOF. ~ REPORT DAY/DATE/TIME OCCURRED DAY/DATER]ME
( R
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D REPORTED BY: LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE NAME ADDRESS. CITY, ST. ZIP PHONE
~ 13 Offim' ---.- :~ (HM)
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ADDRESS, CITY, ST, ZIP 9L A,vC :~"e,,-~-- {,'4'}l .:~..,4 <Z'7_?-H~ ]PHONE
; / % ) )J · I , {HMI '~
;. TYPE OF INJURY (check up to five): [; M - minor iniury (bruises, abrasions, minor lacerations, sprains)
.~ [ ) L - severe lacerations [ ] S - scalds/oums [ ] I - possible internal injuries N B - broken bones/skull fracture
[ ] T - loss of teeth [ ] O - other major injury [ ] U - unconsciousness N - none
REFERRALS: .~N-none [ ] L-legal [ ] M-medical %CHILDREN: [ ] U- present/unharmed EVIDENCE COLLECTED: [ ] photos t~none
[ ] C- counseling [ ] F- financial assistance [ ] O- other [ ] H- present/harmed ~- none present ~ [ ] fingerprints [ ] other evidence
C] NON-HISP
N ADDRESS, CITY, ST. ZIP ~ PHONE
~.. (HM) ¢NK)
F--- TYPE OF INJURY (check up to five): [ ] M - minor injury (bruises. abrasions. minor lacerations, sprains)
..~ [ ] L - severe lacerations [ ] S - scalds/oum$ [ ] I - possible rotereal injuries [ ] B - broken bones/skull fracture
[ ] T - loss of teeth [ ] O - other major injury [ ] U - unconsciousness [ ] N - none
REFERRALS: [ ) N- none [ ] L- legal [ ) M- medical I CHILDREN: [ ] U- present/unharmed [ EVIDENCE COLLECTED: [ ] photos [ ] none
[ ] C- counseling [ ] F- financial assistance [ ] O- other [ ] H-present/harmed [ ] N- none present [ ] lingerprints [ ] other evidence
LOSS LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE NAME OWNER )ADDRESS, CITY, ST, ZIP ~ PHONE (HM)
CODE (WK)
.J
; Q yes ~ no ;::l yes [:1 no
VEH CONDITION. MARKS, CONTENTS TrY NO
LoeICodel: 1 -mlmxle 2*lNrned 3-¢ogntedelted 4-dlmaged/deelni./ed 5-micovtrld 6-seized T-stolen l-unknown g-found lO-Iomt
LOSS ESTIM ITEM/MAKE/MODEL SERIAL# EST. TTY# NCIC
CODE QUANT VALUE CANCELLED
-r
LOSS I BICYCLE BRAND/MODEL WHEEL SIZE n MALE I COLOR TRIM I COLOR FRAME
,,, CODE C;! FEMALE
~ SERIAL NO ~ VALUE ~AGE SPEED TTY# ~ DESCRIPTION
INCIDENT SYNOPSIS (_.. ~ 1 t_ ~.,v: r ~ f' ~ , '~ y, '~ J.
.' I
RECORDS DIST TO RECORDS CODE EXCEPTIONAL CLEARANCE: [] yes [] no CASE STATUS ~. PORTING PARTY SIGNATURE
PIN [] juvenile - no custody [] cleared by arrest
DATE [] DOMESTIC [] offender dead [] VIC refused coop [] active
[] BIAS Q prosecution declined [] warrant issued ,i]' inactive
,q LEOKA Q extradition denied f;I TOT other agency [] unfounded
3 TOT OTHER WATCH: [] UNDER INV REPORTING OFFICER [] TOT INVESTIGATIONS ] DHS NOTIFIED DATErFIME
_3 TOT OFFICER: [] TOT OTHER AGENCY: Q REFERRAL SHEET REQ [] yes "! no
Supplemental Report
Case//988 l
On 11/3/98 I spoke with TCI technical services manager Denni~ Martel. I spoke to him
because he is the supervisor of the employees in question and these employees were gone when I
arrived at the Thomas household.
He told me he is aware of the situation. He also said the employees have worked for
TCI for some period of time and are good employees. He explained that said employees were
on the Thomas property with a work order, and were in they backyard legitimately doing their
work. Nothing further at this time.
CASE REPORT: CALLS FOR SERVICE DATE PRINTED: 12/10/98
50,CID~:
00.Agency: 1 IOWA CI~"f POLICE DEPT. Ol. Inc #: 98072792 02.Rec By: GERST
03.Date Reported: 12/02/98 04.Time Reported: 1732 05.Shift: 2 1500-2300
06.Activity: OOPUB PUBLIC ASSIST/DELIVER 07.Priority: 2 DISPATCH WITHIN 5 MINU
08.Loc 131 1AV N O9.Apt# lO.City IOWA CITY
ll.B/R 005503 12.Name THOMAS,SANDRA & JAMES Tel 3193589585 How Rec T Type C
16.Add: 17.City 18.St:
19.Rem: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
20.Units: 0011 30.Off: 00011
32.Disp 1835 Enrt 1835 Arr 1843 Comp 1858 *Transp* Enrt Art Comp __
39.Other Agcy: 41.Ad: 42.Dsp By: 43.Case#: 44.Dispo: K
45.Line-l: EARLIER TODAY COMP LOOKED OUT AT HER BACKYARD AND SAW 2 MALES IN
46.Line-2: THE YARD//COMP ASKED THEM IF SHE COULD HELP THEM/THEY SAID THEY
47.Line-3: WERE FROM TH]E CABLE CO AND THAT THEY WERE THEHE TO COLLECT
48.Line-4: THE COMP IS ADVISING THE CABLE BOX IS IN THE FRONT YARD AND THEY
49.Line-5: HAD NO BUSINESS IN HER BACKYARD//WANTS TO SPK W AN OFFICER
12/02 1731 GEl{ST Verified- 131 1 AV N
12/02 1731GERST (1)Pol: 005503 (2)Fir: 1055 ( )EMS: ( )Zone:
12/02 1734 GEEST ** Initial Call Posted **
12/02 1739 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1744 DROLL COMPL HAD TO LEAVE WILL CALL BACK UPON HER RETURN APPROX 1/2
12/02 1744 DROLL HE
12/02 1809 DROLL COMPL IS NOW HOME
12/02 1836 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1836 DROLL <UNITS>: 00ll
12/02 1836 DROLL <EMIT>- MDT
12/02 1836 DROLL '* Call Updated **
12/02 1843 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1849 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1850 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/02 1858 DROLL '* Call Updated **
12/02 2126 DROLL ** Call Updated **
12/04 1639 GEEST ** Call Updated **
12/07 1033 KATHY ** Call Updated **
t~1~UNIT *Date*Tlme*SIatus** ixxcxdeBt Act ~vLt y AS>;N/BU I/BU 2
0077 99/10/19 2032 I 5 99055267
0077 99/10/19 2119 5 1 99055267
10/01 2021 11020 Verified 131 ] AV N IUWA {'iT','
10/01 2021 11020 (1)Pol: 005503 (2)Fir' 10'~', ( IEMS:
10/01 202~ I1020 ,XMIT:.
10/01 2023 11020 ** Inlt3.,ll Call Pot;ted
10/01 2032 HEICK ** Call Updated
10/01 2032 HEICK <UNITS>: 0077
10/01 2036 HEICK 87 ADVISES CAN TICKET VEHS ONLY NO TOW
10/01 2119 HEICK ** Call Updated **
ASS I GNED TO: DATE: T I ME
REV I EW I NG SUPERV I SOR: DATE:
00.Agency: 1 IOWA CITY POLICE DEI'T ,
03 DaLe Repozted: 10/01/1999 0qTlme Reported: 2023 05
ll.Apt~ __ Name THOMAS,MAYA Tel 3589585___ How Rec T Type C
16,Add: 17.City __~ 18.St: ,_
__ .
19.Rem: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
20.Units: 0077 30.Off: 00077 ._ __
]2.Dxsp 2023 Enrt 2119 Arr 2119 comp 2119 *Transp* Enrt fL Art ____ Comp
39.Other Agcy: 41.Ad: _ 42.Dsp By: .... 43.Case~: ....... 44.Dlspo:
_ _
45.Line 1: VEBS BLOCKING COMPLS PROPERTY, BLOCKING EXIT
46.Line 2: LIC/905BKL, 673GIR, 836BWT, 986BZP, 268GIQ,040BKV,975GSY
47.Line 3: CALL COMPL WHEN U ARRIVE ............
48.Line 4:
49.Line 5: _ _
~ UNIT ,Date*Time*St,lLus'* Incident Activit/
0008 99/11/19 0812 1 2 99062015
0008 99/11/19 0824 2 4 99062015
0008 99/11/19 0905 4 7 9906201~
UU08 99/11/19 1001 V I 990i,201t,
11/01 0809 THOMA <NO GEO> 131 I /~I N IOWA CITY
11/01 0812 THOMA Verified ltl 1AV N IOWA CITY
11/01 0812 THOMA (l)Pol: 00550~ (2)FiI: 1055 ( )EMS ( }Zi,ne:
11/01 081] THOMA <XMIT~ MDT
11/01 0813 THOMA '* Initial Call Posted
11/01 0819 THOMA <UNITS~: 0008
11/01 0816 THOMA ** Call Updated **
11/01 0824 THOMA ** Call Updated
ll/Ol 0856 THOMA <XMIT> MDT
11/0] 0856 THOMA ** Call Updated **
]1/01 0856 THOMA ** Call Updated
11/01 0905 THOMA ** Call Updated **
11/01 1001 THOMA ** Call Updated **
11/01 1001 THOMA ,, Call Updated
ASSIGNED TO: DATE:
REVIEWING SUPERVISOR: __ DATE:
CASE REPORT: CALI.-'; FORSERVICE ])ATE PRINTED: 0~/y/~/~'O00
..
50 . ('ID~:
_
00 Agency: I IOWA CITY POLICE DEPT Ol. Inc ~: 99062015 02.Rec By: THOMA
0],Da~ Reported: 11/01/1999 04,Time Reported: 0809 05.Shift ] 0700 1%00
06.Activity: 05700 TRESPASS/INVADE PRIVA 07,Pllor~ty: 2 DISPATCH WITHIN % MINU
08.City IOWA CITY 09,I~oc 131 1 AV N ............ i i0 B/R 00550)
ll.Apt~ __ Name THOMAS,JAMES Tel ~89585 How Rf.c T Type C
-
19.Rem: PRINCETON RD/TUDOR DR
20.Units: 0008 30.Off: 00008
32.Disp 0812 Enrt 0812 Arr 0824 Comp 1001 *Transp* Enrt __ Arr Comp
39,Other Agcy: _ _ 41,Ad: _ 42.Dsp By: ..... 43.Case~: 000099910276 44.Dispo: K
45.Line 1: SPEAK TO RESIDENT REF WATER BALLOONS THROWN AT HIS HOUSE
46.Line 2
47,Line 3
48.Line-4
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49,Line 5 INFO CAME THROUGH HARNEY WHO WAS LEFT A NOTE
COPIES OF STRORAGE
RENTAL AGREEMENTS
ECONOMY STORAGs, ._ :..
209 E, 6bh St ....
WEST LIBERTY, IA 52776
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DATE 4- ~ ~S q~ NO. 6599
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fP PENN STREET MINI STORAGE LEASE AGREEMENT
_ ~ ~ .7/~c,76'5 T'-htprr~5' (hereinafter called Tenant), WITTNESSETH THAT:
1. Landlord, in c. onsideration of rents, agreements and conditions on part of Tenant to be kept and
performed, leases tmto Tenant and Tenant hereby reuts and leases from Landlord, according to the terms
~, and ending on the ff~. day of ~ 199__, upon the Condition that the tenant pays rent
therefore, and othe~ise performs all agreements and obligations prox'?ded 3~r in this lease. In the absence
o1' mu,.. olh zr '.v~ iiica ag~ cement, this lease shall self-renew on the first day of each month and continue
throughou: the month provided Landlord approves. Tenant shall have the abili~ to cancel this lease at any
time ~vilh a one xveclCs ~vritten notice. There shall be no re~nd of the cu~ent month's rent for cancellation
a~er the first day of each month.
2. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord as rental for said term $ ¢. ~ per month, in advance, the first payment
becoming due upon the execution oCthis lease, and the same amount, per month, in advance, on the first
day of each: 'uonth thereafter during the term of this lease. Delinquent payments after the fifth of the
month shai . aw interest at the rate of 10% per month from the due date until paid.
3. Tenant ~,hnll yield possession to Landlord at the time and date of the close of this lease te~. Tenant
shatl maintibia the premises in present condition, except for ardina'~ wear and tear, and shall su~ender the
premises in such condition.
· l. Totmat shall use prcmiscs solely For the storage of personal propcOy. No storage oftlye animals is
allowed. T~nant may not use the premises for residential pp~oses. Tenant may make no unlaw~I use of
premises. Tenant shall not allow trash, garbage, or junk to accumulate on the premises. Tenant shall
maintain the premises in a safe condition. Tenant shall not store an~ing which may be hamful,
dangerous, or a nuisance to the premises or other person. Tenant shall not damage nor allow to be
damaged a~y part of the premises. Tenant shall conduct bimselC andthe storage ofprope~ without
dislttrbing or infiqnging upon other storage areas or Lessees.
~ Tenant r,av ,:or "~: .... t::is lcit:;c Ot sublet tile premises.
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6. Contim~ccl possession, beyond the expiralory date oflhe term of this lease by Tenant, coupled with the
receipt o{' spcci fled rcnlal amounl by Landlord and Landlord's approval (absent a written extension or
new Icasc) shall constitulc a month Io monlh extension of this lease, and Tenant shall continue to Fulfill
all obligalions ol'fl~is lease.
7. Tenant shall obtain insre'ante {Br any loss or damage to the contents of the premises. Tenant hereby
traderstands and agrees that I~andlord is not responsible for any loss or damage to any contents stored in the
premises, and Tenant waives and releases any claim .Tenant may have against Landlord or any pa~
affiliated with Landlord tier any damage or loss to d6ntents stored in the premises, and Tenant agrees to
hold Landlord and any parly affiliated with LandldI'il harmless from any claim of anyone for loss or
damage to any contents stored in the premises. ,.
8. This lease may be terminated by Landlord at any time iCLandlord ceases such storage business, without
notice. Ten;rot waives aml releases any claim for damages against Landlord or any pa~ affiliated with
9. Tenant acknowledges that the premises is part of a self-storage facility governed by Chapter[ 578A of
the Code of lmva and m~derstands and agrees that the Owner of the self-storage hcility and its successors
have a pt~sscssory lien upon all personal property Ideated at the self-service stdrage hcili~ Br all claims
made by Landlord against Tenant allowed by law, including, but not l~ited to claims for ~npaid rent,
interest, repairs, penalties, costs, fees, or expenses, and that said lien attaches as oCthe ~te the personal
properly is brtmght (o"r~fe selr-sorvice slnrag~ ~Cil;~y. land!erd may satisfy ~ts claim which h~s beceme
duc by enforcement of its lien against said property, including the sale or other disposition ofthe prope~y.
The address of Tenant shown on this lease may be deemed sufficient to satisfy any lawful notice
requiremeals. Tenant m~derslands and agrees that Landlord may deny Tenant access to personal prnpe~,
slottriton lhc prenl iscs i[' Liindlord h~s any claim whicl~ has become due.
10. liach and cvcry covenant and 'agree~nent contained herein shall be binding upon successors in interest,
including all heirs, administrators, and executors of the paRies hereto.
IN WI~ESS WIIEREOF the undersigned parties execule this Agreement on lbe first day above wrilten PE~ STEET M~I
STORAGE.
TENANT, I'~ATF., AI)I)RESS, PI-IONE
IOWA SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY LIEN ACT CI-IAF'FEI~, 578A
CREATING A POSSESSORY LIEN ON PEI~.SONAL PROPERTY IN A SELF-SEI~,VICE STOI?AGE FACILIT't' AND
ESTABLISItlNG A METHOD FOR ENFOP, CING TI IE LIEN.
l:tE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF TIlE STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. New Section.588A. 1 Short Title. This Act shall be known as tile 'Iowa Self-Service Storage Facility Lien'Act".
Section 2. New Section 578A.2 Definitions. As used iu this chapter, unless the conlcxt clearly requires ¢~therwisc:
"Self-service storage facility" means real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual stor~lge space
to occupants who arc to have access to the space for the purpose of storing personal property. If an owner issues ;t warehouse
receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title for the personal property stored, the owner and the occupant are subject to cltapter
554, article 7 and this chapter does not apply.
"Owner" means the owner, operator, lessor, or sublessor of a self-storage facility, die agent or any other person audtorized by
the owner to manage the facility or to receive rent from all occupant under a renlil agreenlent.
"Occupant" means a person, in privity with the owner, entitled to the use to tile exclusion of o~crs of tile storage sp;jc,: at a sell-
sex-vice storage facility pursuant to privity with the owner.
"Rental Agreement" means an agreement or lease, written or oral between tile owner and nccupanl. that cslaIDlishcs t~r mtN. lifies tIDe
Icrlns, conditions or any odtcr provisions concerning tile use and occultahoy ol' a scll'-service storage fatlilly.
"Last Known Address" means fitat address provided by Ih¢ ocCup;Inlt iU the latest rental :lgrccn|clll. m' the aridross pr¢~vidcd by the
occupant by certified mail in a subsequent written notice of a change of address.
"Possessory Lien" means a Lien on a personal property that is valid only while the property is in the possession of the person
asserting the lien or an agent for the person.
See.3 NEW SECTION. 578A.3 LIEN. The Owner of a self-service storage facility a~al the heirs, executors, adntinistratnrs,
successors and assigns have a lien upon all personal property located at a self-service storage facility for rent, labor or other
reasonable charges, in relation to the storage of the personal property, and for expenses necessary for its preservation or expenses
reasonably incurred in its sale or other disposition pursuant to this chapter. The lien provided for in this section sitall not have
priority over a lien or security interest placed perfected prior to the iime the personal property is placed withi,t or upon the self
storage facility, The lien attaches as of the date the personal property is brought to the self-service storage facility.
See.4 NEW SECTION 5781.4 ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN. An owner's lien for claim which has become du¢ may be satisfied as
follows: 1. The occupant shall be nodfled by delivering in person with acceptance to be signed by the occupant or by mailing by
certified mail to the last known address of the occupant, a notice which shall include:
a. An itemized statement of the owner's claim showing the amount duc at the time of the notice and the date when the antount
became du¢.
b. A brief and general description of the personal property subject to the lien. The description shall be reasonably adequate to
permit the person notified to identify it, except that any container including a truck, valise, or box that is locked, fastened, sealed
or tied in a manner which deters Immediate access to its contents shall be described as such without describing its contents.
c. A statement that the occupant is denied access to the i~rsonal proIx:: ty, if a denial is I~rnfill~d ulv-Jcr the rcttlal agreement. The
statement sitall provided the :Dame, street address and telclot|one nunlbcr of the owner. nr the owner's designaled agora. whont the
occupant may contact to respond to this notice.
d. A conspicuous statement that urdess the claim is paid within the time stated in the notice, the personal prolx~rty will be
advertised for sale or other disposition, and will be sold or otherwise disposed of at a specified time a~xl place.
2. A nodce mailed by certified mail pursuant to subsection ! is made and completed when the notice is enclosed in a sealed
envelope with the proper postage on the cavelope, addressed to the occupant or successor at the last known mailing address, and
deposited in a mail receptacle provided by the United States Postal Service.
3. After the expiration of the time given in ~e notice, an advertisement of the sale or odter disposition shall be published once a
week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where ~e self service storage facility is
located. The advertisement shall include:
a. A brief and general description of the personal property reasonably adequate to permit its identification as provided for itt
subsection 1, paragraph b.
b. The address of the self-service storage facility, ~e number, if any, of the space where the personal p' erty is Incaled. and the
name of the occupant.
c. The time, place, and manner of the sale or other disposition. The sale or outer disposition shall like p~ace not sooner than
fifteen days after the first publication. If there is not newspaper of general circulation where the self-service storage facility is
located, the advertisement shall be posted at least ten days before the date of the sale or odlcr disposition in at least six conspicuous
places in the neighborhood where the self-service storage facility is located.
4. A sale or other disposition of the personal property shall conform to the terms of the notification provided for in this section.
5. A sale or other disposition of the personal property shall be held at the self-service storage facility, or at the nearest suitable
place to where the personal property is held or stored.
6. Before a sale or other disposition of personal property is made pursuant to this section, the occupant may pay the atnOunt
necessary. to satisfy, 0,e !ien, and the reasonable expenses incurred under this section and redeem the personal property. Upon
receipt of such payment, the owner shall return the personal property,
7. A purchaser in good faith of the personal property sold to satisfy the lien likes file property free of any rights of persons against
whom the lien was valid, despite noncompliance by file owner with ate requirements of Otis section; The purchaser shall ai~ply for
a new rifle to a vehicle by the procedures outlined in section 321.47. For all other property which has a writte,t title, the purchaser
shall follow the applicable procedures for the property for the transfer of rifle by operation of law.
8. In the event of a sale under this section, the owner may satisfy the lien from the proceeds of the sale, but shall hold the balance
in a segregated escrow account for a period of ninety days for delivery on denland to the occupant. If the occupant does not el;tint
the balance within ninety days, the moneys shall be paid to the county treasurer in the county where the facility is located. TIle
county treasurer shall hold the money for a period for two years. If a claim is not made by the owner for the funds, then the funds
shall become the property of the county. There shall be not further recourse by any person against the owner for an acttort
pursuant to this section.
See.5 NEW SECTION 578A.5 SUPPLEMENTAL NATURE OF ACT. This chapter does not impair or affect the rights of
parties to create liens by special contract or agreement, nor does it affect or Impair other liens arising at common law or in equity
or by a statute of this state.
Sec. 6 NEW SECTION .578A.6 RESIDENCE. An occupant shall not use a self-service storage facility for residential purposes.
A self-service storage facility is not a warehouse as defined in chapter 554.
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agieement, made this_ e'/',5 day of_" 4"6L. ,19_~c7 , between Solon
Storage Rental, 97 Quincy Rd. Solon, Iowa'52~3(319) 644-3523 (hereinafier called
I Landlol d, in consideration of rents, agreement~ aud cunditions on part uf Teuant to be kept aud
purfurmud leases unto Tenant and Tenant hereby lents and leases flora Landlord, according to the
tel ms and p~ ovisions herein, Storage Ul~t #Jt{I./t/.i, of Sololl Storage Rentals, West 5th St. Solon,
Iowa (heieinafter ~'eferred to "(Premises"), commencing oil the day uf ,
19 , and ending on the day of ,19 , upon the conditiun that the
Tenant pays lent thererole, and othel3Mse perfo~ m~ all agi cements and obligations provided fo~
this lease.
2. Tenant aglees to pay Landlord rental fo~ said term_ Jig per month, in advance, tile first
payn~ent becoming due upon the execution of this lease, and the same amount, pe~ momh, in
advance, oil the a~q~ day of each month therafter during the term of this lease. Delinquent
payments shall force the Landlord to terminate tl~s lease.
3. Tenant shall yield possession to Landlord at the time and date of the close of this lease telre.
Tenant shall maintain the premises in present condition, except for ordinal7 wear, and shall
~uri ender the pren~ses in such condition.
4. Tenant shall use premises solely for storage of personal property. No ~torage of live animals i~
allowed. Tenant may not use the pren~ses fo~ residential purposes. Tenant may make no unlawful
use of pien~ses. Tenant shall not allow trash, garbage, ur junk to accumulate oil the premises.
' Tenant shall maintain tile premises in a safe condition. Tenant shall not store anything which may
be harmful, dangerous or a nuisance to the premises or othei persons. Tenant shall not damage
no allow to be dalnaged any paa of the premises. Tenant shall conduct himsellS'herself and the
blurage of pi opeay without disturbing or infiinging upon storage areas oi lessees.
5. Tenant may not assign tiffs lease or sublet the p~ emises.
6. Tenant shall obtain insurance for any loss or dama~,e to the contents of the m'emises.
Tenant hereby understands and agrees that Landlord is not responsible for any loss or daAnage to
airy contents stored ill the pren~ses, and Tenant waives and releases any claim Tenant my have
against Landlord or any paay affiliated with Landloi d for any damage or loss to contents stored in
the premises.
7. This lease may be terminated by Landlord at any time if Landlord ceases such storage
business, without uotice. Tenant waives and releases any clain~ for damages against Landlord or
any paay '~cilated with Landlord, except for the refund of a poaion of pre-paid rent, wlfich is
equal to the prorated amount paid for the unexpi~ ed term of the lease.
8. Tenant acknowled~,es that the vn'emises is ~}art of a self-service storage facility ~roverned
by Chanter 578A of the Code of Iowa, and understands and a~rees that the owner of the
self-service storage facility, and its successors have a nossessomw lien unon all nersonal
m'ouertv located at the self-service storage facility for all claims made by Landlord a~ainst
Tenant as allowed by law, including, but not limited to, claims for uric}aid rent, interest,
rePairs, nenalties, costs, fees, attorney fees, or expense, and that said lien attaches as of the
date the t}ersonal urouertw is brought to the self-service storage facility. Lm~dlord may satisfy
its clain~ which has become due by etfforcement of its lien against said property, including the sale
or othei disposition of the property. The address of Tenant shown on this lease may by used as
tile address for mailing any notice required by law. Tenant understands and agrees that Landlord
may deny Tenant access to personal property stored oil the premises if Landlord has any claim
which has become due.
IN W'ITNESS V~.~"---IEREOF THE undersigned parties execute this Agreement on the first day
above written.
Solon Storage Rent~s I. I Month deposit required upon possession
By' '~ ' ] & ~3'/4~5 2.30-day notice is required when leaving
~-~~E Deposit may be re~nded at that time
3. M1 gates closed in evenings
Tenant
COST OF CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION
ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION
PLANNED
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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS
AGREEMENT AND I)ECLARATIDN OF COVENANTS (Declaration). by and between
0ekes Construction Company (Oakes or Developer) and the City of Iowa City
(City).
I. RECITALS
A. Oakes is the owner and developer of a residential subdivision
known as Rochester Place. Iowa City. Iowa. as more particularly described
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (heroinafter "Rochester Place").
B. In conJunctt6n with approval of the plat of subdivision of
Rochester Place, the City has required. ~nong other things. that Oakes {1)
grant an easement For and install a public walkway from Rita Lyn Court to
First Avenue, and (2) install a stormwater detention basin and related
drainage sewers. inlets, ditches and earthwork (tile "stormwater detention
facilities").
C. Responsibility for maintenance of the walkway'and stormwater
detention Facilities, and any liability related to thorn. shall be on all
of the owners of lots in the subdivision.
B. Rochester Place Homeowners' Association has been formed to handle
the foregoing responsihtlities on behalf of tim individual Lot Owners.
I l. AGI~EEMF. NTS
1.1 DeFinitions. For purposes of this Declaration, "Common Elements"
tnclude:
a. the walkway extending between Rita Lyn Court and First Avenue,
parts of which lie on Lots g, 10 arid 21 of Rochester Place. including the
walkway easement and the surface of the walkway. and
b. the stornlwater detention basin and drainage facilities related to
its use. specifically including tile stormwater management easement area
shown on the plat of Rochester Place on parts of Lots 10. 11, 21 and 22,
and the drainage? swales and other earthen devices in the 20' drainage
eas~,ents shown on the plat of Rochester Place on parts of Lots 1-10 and
12-20.
1.2 Use of Conw~ton Elements. lha Common Elements have been or are
being ins{~lle"d'F6F'Ehe benefit of all Lot Owners and no Lot Owner shall
have authority to alter or remove any of the Con~non Elements.
1.3 No Partition. lhe Co,~non Elements and the lots upon which they
are incaL~'~h~'Till~i~aln undlvhled and shall not,.be divided or split in
.any manner without ~he prior written consent of the City.
2. Management of Conenon Elements
2.I The Association. Rochester Place Domeowners' Association. an
Iowa non-profit corporation. shall be the governing body for all of the
Lot Owners for the maintenance, repair, replacement. administration and
operation of the Conre. on Elc~nents, as provided (n this Declaration. and the
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Association.
a. Board. lhe Board of Directors of the Association shall be
appointed or e'l~.['ed and shall serve in accordance with the provisions of
tile By-LaWs.
b. Fiscal Year. lhe fiscal year of the Association shall be
determined by the Board and may be changed from time to time.
c. Benefit. All activities undertaken by the Association shall
be for the so'l'6'T~fit of the %:or Owners,' and all funds received by the
Association shall be held and applied by it for the use and benefit of Lot
Owners in accordance with the provisions of, this Decla~atton and the
By -Laws.
d. Mmnbers. Each Lot Owner shall be a member of the Association
so long as he ,r ~ is a Lot Owner, subject to provisions of tim By-Laws.
A Lot 0wner's m~mmbership shall automatically Lerminate when he or she
ceases to be a Lot Owner. Upon tile conveyance or transfer of a Lot
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Owner"s ownershll~ Interest to a new Lot Owner, the new Lot Owner shall
simultaneously succeul to the former Lot Owner's membership in the Asso-
ciation.
2.2 Voting Rtghts. Each lot shall be entitled to one (1) vote at all
times,
2.3 Management of Property. The Board shall have the authority to
engage the services of an agent to maintain, repair, replace, and operate
the Common Elements, or any part thereof, to the extent deemed advisable
by the Board. The cost of such services shall be a Common Expense.
2.4 Non-Liabilit of Directors Board, Officers a~d Developer. Nei-
ther the Directors, ~e Board or o~ficers of the AssoCiation nor Oakes
shall be personally liable to the Lot Owners for any mistake of Judgment
or for any acts or cxnissions of any nature whatsoever ms such Directors.
the Board, officers or Oakes, except for any acts or omissions foumd by a
court to constitute gross negligence or fraud. The Lot Owners shall
indemnify and hold harmless each of the Directors, the Board, officers and
Oakes, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns in accorda. nqe with the provisions of the By-Laws.
2.5 Board's Determination Bindin , In the event of any dispute or
dtsa~F~['EeLween any lot owners re~ating to the Con. on Elements or any
questions of interpretation or application of the provisions of this Dec-
laration or the By-Laws, the dispute or disagreement shall be submitt~ to
the Board. Ihe determination of the dispute or disagreement by the Board
shall be binding on each and all Lot Owners. subject to the right of Lot
Owners to seek other remedies provided by law after such determination by
the Board.
3. Con~non Expenses
o3n_iLCl_/~p_~onsibilities. The owner of each lot shall pay one twenty-
sac the Co. non Expenses determined by the Board of Directors
pursuant to the By-Laws. Except for its responsibilities to construct the
Co.non Elements. nnd as a Lot Owner as roy ideal heroin. the Developer
shall have no responsibility for the ma n~enance, or replacement
i repair,
of any part of the C~nnon Elements after the date this Agreement is re-
Corded.
3.2 Payment. Payment of Con~non Expenses, including any pro-payment
thereof required by contract for sale of a Lot, shall be in such amounts
and at such times as determined in the manner provided in the By-Laws. No
Lot Owner shall be exempt from payment of his or her proportionate share
of the Common Expn. n~,es by waive,', non-use, or non-enjoyment o~ the Common
Elc~nents or by abandon,,ent of his or bar Lot. If any Lot Owner shall fail
or refuse to make any such payment of time Common Expenses when due, the
a~nount thereof witt~ interest thereon at the maximum. lawful rate in the
Staln ~f iowa accruinq from and after the date that the Common Expenses
becc~m due and' payable,' shall constitute a lien on the Lot Owner's lot.
3.3 Enforcement of Lien. The Board may bring an action at law
against any Lot Owner personally obligated to pay the same for collection
of his or her unpaid proportionate share of Cramran Ex~onrisesm and interest,
costs and rLascmahle' att. orney's Fees of any such act shall be added to
the amount of such assessment. Each Lot Owner, by acceptance of a deed to
..or recording a cm~tract for purchaso of a Lot, expressly vests in the
Board and its agents the right and power to bring all actions against such
Lot Owner personally for the collection of such charges as a debt and to
nnforce the lien by nil'methods avallahle for the enforcc~nent of such
liens. TIre lim~ shnll h.- in favor of the Association and shall be for the
common benefit or all Lot Owners.
3.4 Insurance Policies. All insurance policies upon the Common
Elements shall be puP{Fi'~T6'd"by the Association. The named insured shall
be the AsSociation, individually, and as agent for the Lot Owners, without
naming them, and as agent for their mortgagees. Provision shall be made
for the issuance of mortgage endorsements and memoranda of insurance to
the mortgagees. Such policies shall provide that payment, by the insurer
for losses shall be made to the Association or an insurance trustee desig-
nated by the Association, and all policies and their endorsements shall be
deposited with the Association or such trustee. Lot Owners may obtain
coverage at their own expense for their property and other risks. Premiums
for insurance policies purchased by the Association shall be paid by the
Association as a (',{.moon Expense. lime Association is irrevocably appointed
agent for each Lot Owner and for each mortgagee to adjust all claims
arising under insurance policies purchased by the Association and to
execute and deliver releases upon payment of claims.
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.3.5 Insurance Coverage. lhe Association shall obtain the following
Insurance coverage:
a. Public Liability. Public liability insurance in the name of
the Association, relating to risks associated with ownership, maintenance
and operation of the ConceDe Elements, ~n such amounts and with such cover-
age as shall be required by the Board of Directors, wibh cross liability
encforsement to cover l iabtl tries of the Lot Owners, Jointly and severally.
and the City.
necessary Lo fm r Iowa law.
c. Directors' and Officers' Insurance. lhe Board shall also
have authority to and may obtain such insurance as it deems desirable, in
such amounts, from such sources and in such forms as it deems desirable,
insuring each mmnher of the Board and officer of the Association. and each
member of any con~nittee appointed pursuant to the By-Laws of the Associa-
tion, from liability arising free the fact that the person is or was a
Director or officer of the Association or a member of such a committee.
The preniums for such insurance shall be a Conmnon Expense,
d. Other. 'S~ch other insurance as the Board or Directors shall
determine fra~e to time.
4. Maintenance, Reconstruction, Condemnation
4.1 Terms. Although the use of one shall not be deemed to exclude the
appl')cab~ltt3/of another unless specifically so stated or required by the
context, certain terms not susceptible to precise delineation are employed
in this Article as follows:
act or la't~l~i'lnTtr~g, g', renovating, reconstructing, replacing,
rebuilding and similar work necessary to preserve Common Elements in their
original condition as ccrnpleted.
b. "Improvement". "lmprovenent," as distinguished from alteration,
relates generally Lo the addition of new and different structures, ele-
ments or facil Ittes than those referred to in this Declaration.
4.Z H~lntenance of Common Elements.
~. ~]c~inL ResBonslbil i.t,. Ihe maintenance nnd operation or the Common
Elc~nenLs'(i]T6~'ITlc,ill)"lr'T~lijdtng rcNnoval of snuw and ice Frml the walkway)
shall be the responsibility and expense of the Association. except that it
shall be the primary responsibility of each Lot Owner to perform routine
maintenance by keeping the portion of the drainage easement and the storm-
water managanent ea~nnent which is located on his or her Lot maintained in
a neat and att. ractlve manner, free from weeds and debris. and to mow and
maintain such easc~nent. ~reas so as to minimize erosion in and around the
stormwater detention b,~sin. lhe Common Elements constitute structural im-
provements and shall he maintained in their original condition, subject to
reasonable wear and Lear thereon.
tml~rovr~n~t'F't'~'{l'OlTel in the C~mmon Elements, r e no alteration
.or further Improve'Lot of Common Elements without prior approval in writ-
ing both of tt~e record o~vners of .the Lots and of the City; provided,
however, that any alteration or hnprovc~nenL of the Col.me Elements which
..Is approved in writing both by thL City and by the owners of not less than
we-thirds or t. he I.,ts, and which does not interfere with the rights of
any Lot Owners withuuL t, he ir consent, may be dent if the Lot owners who do
not approve are rLl ieved from time initial cost thereof. lhe share of any
cost not so assessor shall be ,~ssessed to the other Lot Owners in the same
ratio as Lhetr shares in the Common Elements bear Lo each other.
4,3 Associatlon's I~iyhts.
a. Necessary Maintenance. lhe Board shall have the authority to
maintain any ConceDe Element and, if a Lot Owner has failed or refused to
perform routine maintenance within a reasonable time after written notice
of the necessity for the maintenbnce has been delivered by the Board. the
Board shall levy a special assessment against the Lot of such Lot Owner
for time cost of the necessary rout. ine maintenance.
b. Damage. If, due to the act or neglect of a Lot Owner, or his or
her agent, ~ervant, tenant, family member, invitee, llcensee, or household
pet, damage is caused to any Common Element, or maintenance. repair or
replacements are required which wodld otherwise be a Con. on Expense. such
Lot Owner shall pay for such dalnage or such maintenance, repair, and
replacements, as ,my be determined by the Association; however, the provi-
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signs of this paragraph are subject to the waiver of subrogation rights
with respect to casualty dmnage insured against under the policies of
insurance maintained by the Board.
c. Access. The authorized representatives of the Association or
Board shaTl"b'~entitled to reasonable access to the Common Elements as may
be required in connection with the preservation of any Common Elements tn
the event of an energency, or tn connection with maintenance of, repairs
or replacements wttt~tn Ute Common Elements, or to make any alteration
required by any governmental authority.
4.4 OeterminaLlon to Reconstruct or Repair.
If any part of a Cornnon Element shall be damaged by casualty, the
Board may, without further authorization, contract to repair or rebuild
the darnaged portion of a Ccxrmnon Element substantially in accordance with
the original plans and specifications thereof.
4.5 Reconstruction or Repair.
a. Plans and Specifications. Any reconstruction or repair must be
substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications for the
original Common Elements, or, tf not, according to plans and specifica-
tions approved by the City Engineer and the Board of Otrectors, which
approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld.
b. Estimates of Costs. Immediately after a determination is made to
rebuild or repair damage to property for which the Association has the
responsibility ~f reconstruction and repair, the Association shall obtain
reliable and detailed estimates of the cost to rebuild or repair.
c. Assessments. If the proceeds of insurance are not sufficient to
defray t~El~BTExl costs of reconstruction and repair by the Associa-
tion, or if at any tilne during reconstruction and repair or upon comple-
tion of reconstruction and repair are insufficient, assessments shall be
made against the Lot Owners.
5. MORTGAGEES
B. 1 Lien Subordination.
lime lien for Co~non Expenses payable by a Lot Owner shall be subordi-
nate to the lien of a recorded mortgage on the interest of such Lot Owner.
This paragraph shall not be amended, changed. modified, or rescinded
without the prior written consent of the City, and of all mortgagees of
Lots.
6. REMEDIES
6.1 Rights of Association.
In tile event of any violation of Ule i>rovisions of this Declaration,
~he By-Laws, or rules and regulations of the Association by any Lot Owner
(either by his or her own conduct or by the conduct of any other Occupant
of the Lot,) I. he Association, or its successors or assigns, or the Board,
i)'i' its agent, shall have each and all of the rh,/hts and rc~.edtes which may
be provided for in this Declaration, the By-Laws, or the rules and regula-
tions or which may be available at law or in equity, and may prosecute an
action or other prc~ce,'dinU against such defaulting Lot Owner or others for
enforcement of any lien and the appointment of a receiver for the Lot and
in unction, or specific
ownership interest of such Lot Owner; for damaUes, collection thereof; for
performance; for Judgment for payment of money and
any combination of remedies; or for any other relief.
6.2 Lien.
All expense-~ of the Board in'connection with any such action or pro-
ceeding, including court costs and attorney's fees and other fees and
expenses and all damages, liquidated or otherwise, together with interest
thereon until paid at a rate to be determined by the Board, shall be
charged to and assessed against suci~ defaulting Lot Owner and shall be
added to and donned part of his or her respective share of the Conmen
Expenses. lhe Board shall have a lien for all such expenses, as well as
for non-payment by such defaulting Owner, upon all his or her additions
and tmprov~nents thereto, and upon all his or her personal property on his
or her Lot,
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6.3 Action by Board; Suspension of Voting Rights and Use of Con~non Ele-
ments.
The violation of any restriction, condition, rule or regulation
adopted by the Board or the breach of any covenant or provision of this
Declaration shall give the Board the right, In addition to any other
rights provided In this Agreement: (a) to enter upon the Lot or any
portion of the Lot upon which.or as to which such violation or breach
exists and suninertly to abate and remove, at the expense of the defaulting
Lot Owner, any structure, thing, or condition that may exist thereon
contrary to the intent and meaning of the provisions hereof, and the
Board, its employees or agents, shall not be deemed guilty in any manner
of trespass; (b} to enJotn, abate, or remedy by appropriate legal proceed-
'p i o co~ in equity, the continuance of any breach; (c) to
Lot Owner's interest in the property and to main-
tain an action rot possession of such Lot in the manner provided by law.
6.4 Notice; Action at 't'aw or in Equity.
If any Lot Owner (etther by his or her own conduct or by the conduct
of any Occupant of his or her Lot) shall violate any provision of this
Agreement, or the rules and r ulaLlons .of tile Association, 'and tF such
default or violation shall contt~nue for ten (10) days after written notice
to tile Lot Owner rr~n the Board or shall occur repeatedly during any
ten-day period after such written notice or request to cure such violation
ira, the Board, the Board or an aggrieved Lot Owner may file in equity For
a decree of mandatory injunction against the'defaulting Lot Owner or Occu-
pant.
6.5 Penal Ly fur_Nun-Pa]ment of Assessments.
If an assessment made by the Board Is not paid by the due date set by
the Board and continues unpaid for ten (10) days after said due date, a
penalty equal t.o the assessment shall automatically accrue and interest
shall accrue on the penalty from the eleventh day after the due date
(interest on the assessment shall coincidence Lo accrue rrem the due date).
Said penalty slla11 apply for each separate monthly assessment and all
other assessments tr not paid in a Liraely manner as set Forth fierein.
6.6 RigilLs of City.
In the eveilL Lhe Association Falls or refuses to exercise any of its
rights or duties under this Article 6, the City shall h~ve each and all or
tile rigilLs and remedies which may be provided for in this Declaration; or
whtch may be available at law or in equity. All expenses of the City in
connection with any such action or proceedings, including court costs and
attorneys' fees, and other Foes and expenses, and.all damages, liqutdat~
or otherwise, Logether with interest thereon as provtded by law, shall. be
charg~ to and assoss~ against Lot Owners o~ port or their respect(re
share of the Ca,men Ex;mnses. 1he City shall have a 11on for all of such
expenses, as well as rot non-~nenL by such Lot Owners, upon the Lot of
iach Lot ~ner.
7.
7.1 Definitions. lhe terms used (n tills Agreement shall have the follow-
Ing meanings, unless the text clearly requires ~nother meaning:
a. "Articles" or "Articles of Incorporation" mean the Articles of
Incorporation of the Association as may be amended fr~ ~t~ne to time.
b. "Association" means Rochester Place llamaowners' Associatton~ an
Iowa non-profit carporation.
c. "lloard" means the ~ard of Uirectors of Lhe Association.
d. "By-Laws" means the By-Laws of ~he Association, atLach~ as an
Exhtbtt~ and as may be as amended from time to time.
e. "C~non Expenses" means and includes:
(t) All sums lawfully assessed aga~ns~ the Comon Elements by the
Board.
{2) All expenses of administration and Inanagment~ maintenance,
operation, repair or replac~ent of and additions to the C~on El~ents. (3) Expenses agreed upon as Common Expenses by the Lot ~ners.
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(4) Expenses declared to be Comon Expenses by this Declaration
or the By-Laws.
f. "Majority of tile Lot Owners" means those persons having the right
to vote witIt respect to more than eleven (It) of the lots in. Rochester
Place Subdivision. Any specific percentage of Lot Owners means that
percentage of Lot Owners who in the aggregate own such specified percent-
age of the lots in the subdivision.
g. "Occupant" means a person or persons in possession of a Lot,
regardless or whether [tie person is a Lot Owner,
h. "Person" means a natural individual, corporation, partnership,
trustee, or other legal entity capable of holding title to real property,
t. "Plat" means tile Final Plat of Rochester Place, Iowa City, Iowa,
as recorded In the office of tile Johnson County Recorder in Plat Book
PageJ.'~ot" shall rap. an each of the lots, numbered 1 through 22, as shown
on tile Plat.
k. "Lot Owner" means the person or persons who individually or col-
lectively own or are purchasing by recorded contract the aggregate fee
t t
simple title to a Lot 1}ut shall not include tl~ose having an n ernst in a
Lot merely as sPcurity for the performance of an obligation. Unless
specifically provhled oU~erwise heroin, the Developer shall be deemed a
Lot Owner so long as it is the legal title holder of any Lot,
8, GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Rights and Obligations.
Each grantee of Oakes, by acceptance of tile deed of conveyance or
contract c}f p,rchase fr~xn Oakes, accepts tile salne subject to all restric-
tions, conditions, covenants, reservations, liens, and charges, arid the
Jurisdiction, rights, and powers created or reserved by this I)ecla~'atton
and the By-Laws. All rights, benefits, and privileges of every character
imposed by this Declaration shall be covenants running with the Land,
shall bind any person having at any thee arty interest or estate in the
Land, and shall inure to the benefit of such grantee or contract purchaser
in like manner as though tile provisions of this Declaration were recited
and stipulated at len~Jth in each anti every deed of conveyance or contract
of purchase.
8.2 Cross Easements.
The apl~urLenanc~:s shall include, so long as the Common Elements exist,
easements fr~n each Lot Owner to the Association as follows'.
a, ln_g.~P:ssL_!!~resS and Maintenance, Easements are reserved.for
tngress dE cUFfs I~g'~lT~l]lTe'Lots for purposes of maintenance, repair,
replacement or reconstruction of each as authorized.
b. Construction and Use Easement. Oakes or grantee of Oakes, shall
have theT~hE"eT easement acress, over and under the Lots for the purpose
of improy leg the Cmm~on E I omen ts, inc l ud tng, but not I tml Led to, l and scap-
ing. As tu each Lot, this easement .shall expire when building permits are
issued rut constructt~}n on such Lot.
8'~ 3 Amendments.
a. In General. Subject to subparagraphs b and c below, the provi-
sions oF'[Eis"l~.c'laratton may be amended, modified, or rescinded by a
resolution seLLing forth such amendment, modification, or rescisston and
duly adopted by thP. affirmative vole of not less titan two-thirds (~/3) of
the Lot Owners or by an instrument In writing setting forth such amend-
ment, modlflcnllon, nr resclssion and signed by not less than two-thirds
(2/3) of the; L~t ()w|lPrs and duly acknowledged before a notary public. All
MortgagPes and tl,; CIty Engineer of Iowa City shall be notified by certi-
fied mall of any such amendment. modification. or rescisston. and an
affidavit by the secretary of the Association certifying to such mailing
shall bQ made a part of any instrument effecttng such anendment, modifica-
tion, or' resetssiam.
r)ally a.'~Ee~lExlT'~i~|:|;pt ( irmatire vote of 75 percent of the
Lot Owners, and (ill tile prior written approva] of the holders of
first Mortgages on Lots, and (tit) the prior written approval of the City
or Iowa city.
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c. S__Lgnatures. If this I}eclaratton or the By-taws require the con-
sent or agr~r~.iit'6f all Lot Owners, or of all Mortgagees, or of the City,
or all of them, for any action specified in this Declaration, any instru-
ment amending, modifying, or rescinding any provision of this Declaration
with respect to such action shall be signed by all Lot ~ners, or
Mortgagees, or thQ Cl~y, or all of ~h~, as the case may be, as required
by this Declaration or the By-Laws.
th 6ec U m~lfled~ or resc~nd~ by written instru-
ment executed by Oakes and the City~ or their responsive successors or
assigns.
e. Recor'dln~.. Any amendment, m~iftcatton, or resctss~on of this
Oeclaratton pursuant to this paragraph or any other provision of thh
Declaration shall be valid and effective only upon the recording thereof,
together with an amended Plat if required, in the Johnson County
Recorder' s off loP.
B. 4 Publtc Improvement. Assessments.
Nothing contained In this I}~clarat~on shall 1fin it the right of the
City to rake publ ~c hnl}rov~ents and to assess the cost thereof
~ners pursuant to statutory authority.
8,5 Notices.
Any written notice given pursuant ~o this Declaration shall be by per-
~onaI ~erv~ce ~n ~he s~e manner for an o~tg~n~l notice or by registered
or c~rttfIed mail, return receipt requested, addressed to ~he ~r~on
ent~tl~ thereto a~ such person's last kno~ address. Notice by mail
~h~ll b~ de~n~ to be deliver~ ~en deposited In thQ United States miIl
properly addressed with postage prepaid,
8.6 Interpretation.
lhts Declaration shall be governed by and construed tn accordance with
the l~w~ of the S~ate of Iowa. The captions o~ this Declaration are for
u~ ~n this lnstr~m~ent, unless the contex~ otherwise,
~he use of the singular shall ~nclude ~he plural and vice versa; and the
use or any gender shall be applicable to any other gender,
990 "" iB54
Executed at Iowa CIty. Iowa. as of the ~--day or December, 1987.
Attest:
t: ef ec''~'
.. CITY OF IOWA CITY
Attest:
) sS:
JOIINSON C(HINTY )
On this 2Z"'day of December, 1987, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public t~for the State of Iowa, personally appear~ Dean G. ~kes and
Eve]yn M. Bakes, to hie personally known, who, being by me duly swrn, did
say that they are the President and Secretary, respectively, of the
corporation executing the~orogolng lnstrument~ tl~a~ (no seal has been
procur~ by) (the seG1 afftxod thereto is :ho seal of) the corporationi
that the insirritant was signed (,nd so~lod) on behalf of the
by authority of I~s Board of Directors; that Dean G. Oakes and Evelyn H.
Oakes acknowledged the execution eF the instrunent to be the voluntary act
and deed of the corporation and of the fiduciary, by it, by them and ~s
the fiduciary vo~u tartly executed~. ,
. o~ary Pub} ~~d for ~he ~{~
STATE OF IOWA
', ~= SS:
i i JOItNSON COUNTY )
On this ~-~. day of _ Ok~ w~(}~ m 1987, before me, ~he under-
signed, a ~y I'ubl i~ an~'~or the Statb of Iowa, personally ap~ared
respectively, of said municipal corporation executing the within and
foregoing' instrmmnt to ~lch this ts attached, that the seal afflx~
thereto Is the sea] of said municipal corporation; that said lnstr~ent
was signed and seal~ on behalf of said municipal corporation by ~uthortty.
, K, Karr as such officers acknowlbdg~ t e' e~e ai~ '~strment 0s ",
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be the voluntary 6ct and deed of said municipal corporation by it add by
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i~=oiv~a & Approved
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l-~Or~!tl'~;'t'l;l:' I'I,^CI~ A;;:~(,'IA'I'[r'IN, iOWA CITY, IOWA
Arl .ic]~ I .
~ention ]. 'rim i~, ilu:ilml ,,r[I.~,~, ~,r tJll~ C()l'p~ilTiltLl)ll :l.n the
of [o~ l~h~ I J J~l, ] fH..i J f,lJ j n I..hr, ~h~HH I:y of ~)oJlrlHon . Th(~
tjon tony hrkv,, ~::u,~ls (>l Jll~r ul'[.icru-~, r, Llzhor w:Lt;Jijn OL' wL~hou~
State c>~ low.~, nn t.h~, I).,ar'[l ,'>f [)jl'~.gllol't~ fil~y d~otcJnate or' a~ tJic~
bu,qino}ln of t}H, f:,~[i,,,[,'~l l~,n m;-~y rnquLte from I;[m¢~ to I;i. mn,
Sec~tir, n I , "l'),'Cl.,I ;~t LUll: z:h;IJ]. IIH~;III tlJl,e ;IUi'f}iHlJCrlt W] LIT LII4)
of Iow~ City.
~nat'.Jol'l 2, All t,r,l',l:~ ur~r~cl ]~r~rr,[n 1]h~1] h:.lve thn mr~an.fllg gLven
Sectinn 3, "A:~:~>,:I,~I I~,s" ~h;~l l m~,;~n 1.1,., [~t')dJi~fil.~.)[ Plfic<~
time.
melon ~iK~ D,:ul ~1 ,,f t~i ~ ,.,..t ,~1:~ n]~,ul ,,t I~y tJu~ nl~md~l'~ and ~h~l~
mn,~n thn "Inil [,11 J'h,,ll,J (l[ [)LI'i,,]L,}L'/'I,"
~clt. l..~n R, "illit I.~1 l~,,;~;'~l ~>l [)ll~,~:t.ul';~" hi' "In~tj.~]. Board" eliall
[;(~(]t Jr>It (11, "['h'Jnl,,'l , .'f)l,I J ] ~lf~;Irk I }txd~¢~ j)f~f'ttltlil] f~llt j t: I. IH] t.()
S~,cLj,,n IC/. "l': ~,l-'l I y. :~lhll l. IllChill I h,ll: I~:l I~rol-~[l.y
ill t.))O
other r:,nl Jl'y ~)ti,'Jt ,~wn:~, uL' I~,r'ul,J, t. tt.l~ t,.~ a .IoL .in
P]ace, Jc}w:l rTity,
990 t st 856
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mnmbr, t' f~r Ih,~ A..t!~l,l,l.:t i'~,li .'lfi{I :eh,aI t ~:cnlf'jnun t.l~ b~, a rnnmb~L'
~pal'al~,d f'l',Hn t h,, ,n./~ir, t ~d~j J~ r~F ~.lliv I. ot..
rl:~onl'de~d ,.I,.~,1 ,,~ ,I,,, ~m,',Hl. Ll.'ltlrt~'t~,l I'[ll~J t.jtJr? I..~ ITSIt, ll ~l~j l;$ and
(2) ~ (~()j~y {)( ilu~l I ~l.~,.l~,, d¢,,,,l ~f t cl,~t. o1' [ j.l,l~ Iz)l(~L'(-)(;['~
owner ~hn]l. .'ltlt,),t.'~t i,'al ly nu¢~,~,~¢l I:o /~uch mombel'Bhip In
,1] I .l~:t,.ie.)ll I,~ IH. LabOil 131 alll:hOL'~ed by Lhe illomL)e~'a
bR d~H?m~d va] idl,t r;.l:,.n m' aul'hol'l~.od ul'~on adupL:Lor~ by vot(} og
properly call~,d rI,r,Pt:lnCl at: wh.jr3]l a .ltlol.'um i8 I)['eSellt, in person
or by proxy.
Section 2. b. UJ,tJ.:~!.
a. The, ['Lrr:t. aHnual meetlrlg or t:ho momber~ nhall be held
when {~n]lr~d, ~pr~rl I;,~H~ (10) ..l~y~ pr~oz' wrtLt. on notice to Lhe
t;~.on. ~;tl.:)l IIH,r~t. ill~J~ t~ha]l hr~ ~].~l:~d ~lt. hJn th~l.'t~ (30) dayu
deod [n] ] y ,'~r,Uelt. O,I, ;t(~know'l,'~d,j~d~ deilvel.'ed and
held o1~ tlL{~ thLz',J Monday j. I_hr~ month o~ JaflHa~'y o.C Oath
yt-tat ~ll, fl:[)[} P.M. It: th,> dny .l'or tthr~ annuaZ mer~tLng
s:. AL t. he anasuaL n.~e~.~ntl, moml~er~ ~l~al~ eZect dLrector~,
approvE~ and .~dol~t: an alillua] k, LIchJot. con~iL'nl appoJ. nCment o~
commLLl'.l.}P~t rllltl t. ran/tac~ ~3uuh ot.h{3r bua:Lno~ au may otherwJ. zJe
k>e ,;{:hr~rhtl,'tl ,>i' ~h.i.c~h nHty I)ropol'ly I.>,.~ []l'uti(Jht. t~0[o['(3
mill3 t: L I1{I,
may i~n eai l,~d hi. nny t. Jm,:~ IW ih,, I'l'~+I.d,,llL ~l' hy a mn.J~rLt:y
tile- owrti}l'H ,
a. WJi. L.I:~'~f ~{tL[.~;~'_L WI [t't:r;'H I,c,t. Lc:~ or each mr..el'.Lr~g of the
m~jntlTe~l':t flh;t[ [ )H~ Uivr~ll I,y, ~t ,~t. I. Ill~ dLl:(~CL.Loll ,.,I;, t;hQ
[~[K~l',tt;al'y ,,l' .~ I-'I'~UII atll huI jz,(~r.t t.u tail. {..I~ mdut. i.r,g, by
m,'~tl Lll~J A c:OI,~ ~,~ HiJ(':h l~rtlLl(:r~, I)(]$TLatlo itt'~2jtaLd, t]~
vOr. O r. ll~rl~t I . ;uhll iIA~l~(J t'l.I Itht~ ~l:)lnbt~c ' ~ ach.lco~ la8 ~ ap-
pt~;~r]ri~ or~ f. hr, I.Hd(~ o~ Ltu~ A~.lnoL~:laLjon. or ~uppZ~ed
wr l.t:irlg hy Ru~'}l rnQml)et' t:u L}I{~ An~.toclat.Lola ~Or the purpoee
ru~t,I~','?, :;HI'}i IIf,l I~:ll /litit] I nl,'tr-'~lry t;h,~ I,]ac,~, qlat,1 ~nd hutll"
c>f: t'.hP r,H'.,I in, , .,n,I, Ln t. hx~ L:.'w~ oL' a LII;I}(JJ~.[ nl(~l. LIIcJ. thu
JHII'J)D~I~-I Ur I )l,', ,rH)i.j nrJ .
h. ~f~.J.l~H.I bi~LI.L.. AI it:HId,it. I'.~Hi riO) ~}~y~.t horr>14~ ~ach moe~,Lng
(.)f nll,mln~l :J , ,i ,,'~Hn|,] ,it (, ] [ :l I: ,)f. I;|1c~ InlHll|){21'fJ {,ItiLlod to
0~ e~lC}~ ;IIH1 t.h,~ nLHnl.,~.~l OC vOi, o~ onLi Lletl LO be voLed, ~h~
be I~['t,J,a~',~l I,y hhn ,~c~cr'et:nr~. The li~, Ear a pariod
(If1) dayn I,I i,~l +o t.},¢~ mor~tjng, shall bo kepL on file at the
by any mE,ml-.~l' at any t,].nlc:~ dtll'iltcJ LlStlal bUB~IIQEI~ h0ur~. The
l Jnh :~t,:-~1 ] ',1~,~, l,n i~rc~,fu~,,.{ ~tIH] kept ol.~,.~ al' 1;}1(~ t/m(]
f>] ae:f, ,.>[ I h,, m..~,t. i :KJ ,:lu/':i fig I:lle wlloJr~ tj. me thereof, and
ilh/i I ] ]~f, n,ll~.J,,~.t i ,. I ho t.n:~l>,,.?l ion ~,[ any m(~mber duL':Lrlg t:hl}
who](~ l.]nlr, ..)J I.IH,
Soct:~on 5. QtJ(JL.M.r~ t~.~ ~u.rnnu.,nt. Tho l,r0}]erlc:o ;it ally meeting.
Ln I~,]l'~on <~' I~y i,,',,xy~ ,~ 7%% ,~r I;J4~ee nn)mJ>er/I onLitlo{J to
voto In tho Ar]H,-' I nt. I~/i f.~hal [ c~,lir~tltuLe a ~lkl(~ruln for any a~tion,
unless I:hi.~ it:phi iH nm~)nded. Any meeting of Lhe A~socl;~t.iort,
whether ar]rttla] ol :~l,.,(.'j al, may bo adjot.tl:'ried from time tt) Linio,
]oRg a t-}lono [~r,.H,,rst. }l.]vo rH)t.[{:o o.f arty rlt)w me,~ting. At ally
adJournrH.] nH~r~t iz~,j, ;,ny i,u:'4ln,~n may be l. ran:~acted which might
have beer] hr;.Iru~a,:l,,d at thv.} o['L,]fnal m(~utj. ng as originally
called .
~QCtJ(~ll 7, ~3LL).I.~J..,.. F:,3,Jh ntr~nll.~el :illall have a voto ill the
non.La t I on i.ill J Jl~, jl.l:~ j :t ~)[ onr~ vol.4) fTuL' o:l('Jl Lot (.)wflltd hy L;UCh
inembe~l.', ;~I ~t~l I ~.1 I h Irl t lie, l)r.~] ,~l n t i on. Ally vot:~ may bo Lak~In by
Arl:i,:l.l~ IV. I?.O;.L',I of
corpc>z'ati. on nh-~l l I-'~ n~an~gn,I I,y J t::~ hoard o~ I) irocLors.
vnyarH'~n ()f I.hr, I.,~nt.h I.{'~1 by I:hn cl,.sdLar/Int I)y CJi~eLI, l:hO affairs
tho A~sno,~ .'ll:.i ()n ,h~, I ] k)l} marl/]q,..d I~y n IIonrd of ono dJl'r~dtOl~
convnyarkc~o i}f t.h,. t.~nth ]oL, by Lho m~mibel:'a, ahaZ], u].eeL a board
of f.Lve m,~mbw~r:t t'o G1;111~t~.1~ I:ho aliaIra of Lh:i~ A~oalat~on, to
take offJco lmnlo,li.,t.~,]y ul~on titoil ,~,[('+ction. Theroafter, the di-
['eotor~.s nhnLL i..~ ,~l,K:t.,.~d by and from i:h,~ mnmL>,~z'HhJp at: ltn allnual
m~ettr~g ~llld/lh/I].] ,'4,:t aH MUCh ulll. l L thuJ. t' BtICCI]OLiO['O OL'Q duly
Sock&on 3. ~!~JZK:[~E~!~..!on. By r..,~o[ution of the Board of
r~CtOrS, a alLrector' may b,~ p~id for his or hot actual expene0s
the p~,r[0rm;,,:~ ,:,[ hJ~ or her dut:].{~s, Ilowev~r, no director shall
t'e~eive coml}mn~ntitm Eor ati;undjng mn,3ting8 o.E the BoiJl'r] o[
Di~ectors. Ilow~v.r, tlothill~ ~ha]]. pr~cltsdo any dirgetot from
nnrving the} A~n<~J.t'.lol~ I.l~ any ut. luH' cnpnc./t;y and receiving
oompeneatJ. oll t;h~l
Section 4. ~I~.E~.~L.. At m~eLir~g~ o.f Lhe Board of DirecLots, afLQr
the ~Rlo oE t:4,r~ .toe.n. t:hr,~o {ILloct. ors sha:L] ~urlnLLt:uLe a (luoz'um.
[C ~ qUO$'~llll .Jl~ IIOL IIIUT)Hr)I'IL~ ILl, the RIQE~LJ. IIi] o[ the Build
DLrect:og'n, t;hl~ ilLl t,r~t~]r i~l'elflllllt~ I.~y /I{J.JLIIIL"II t. lS(~ mtp{~.i.n~/ [rom L:Lniu
to tim~, wl t. houL liest .ittl~ oth(11' Lh,~n ~tlll%otilIcl;lllletllti at the
urltLl I hf~ {lUll[ ilfll t 21 I,t'l]tlllllt,
Section 5. ~.t:[.t.i:!!, .T.~,.~.[,,.~,~..W_.i..t.!!Q!L.t' 'l~...M_-.e~Lt__i!!g.._ The directors shall
have t. he right L,, ~;,1',,., ~ny act i,~n witho,.~t a m,aetJ. ng which they
could t:ai:L aL :~ .~,,,:,t.i,HJ by obl:;~inil~g the wr.j. tt;(~l~ approval of all
the di['ector~l. Any n,~ti,:~n so ai~pt,:~vec] ~hall }lave the same effect
as though t:.~I;,H~ ;,L n mee~ting i~f l'llr~ Direct;or:l.
Section 6. H.~.I,li.F,L~J j,~LU:L. Nom.inat ion~l fcH:' election to the [loard
of Director~ m,~y IH~ ,H~d,) from t. ho f].oot' of the annu~]l meeting.
Seotjorl 7. ~.~,L~J~l/-~,~,. F:JrH.'l.i,,n t:,;~ I. he I.Ioal.'d of Dj. rectorm z~hzl~l
occur a~ a [',)U~],'iI ,)r ~lJ',~(~i. al m,?(~IL[llg of the
Section 8. ~!t~]:.~.~g.~L2. Meet'ing~ ,:d~ the Board of DIrectors shall
be he]<] wh~n <h.~] 1,',~1 hy t.h,~ i~ronld~.nt: or' at: writ;ton
ethel:' roerebel n el th,.~ I.,~>ai d al:l.,.,l: n,.~L less t:han Lhl'ee days written
riotitle to ~a(:tl d.ll('i',tOI;, whl.(:h nol;.Lce may be waiv~),] by
at the nt~,et:lng or hy writtoll
Sectiol] 9, F3J!{.~].~]~':.~. The Busi'd of Directors shall keep regular
minute~] of Ltf{ I)rocr~,,llngn. The n~llH]tem shall
minute book <}l] l.h,'~ A:~r.,o,.:].ation.
~eotion ]0. ~32.~.'2! ~.LU.'! [~!..~ The Board of D:Lrector,~, for the
benefit of the n,~mboFR, ~.~h;~ll hnvo Lhe followLng powers and
dutieg =
a. To ~x~}[ci.~,~ re[" the A~;~ociat].on all powers. duties aed
atlt'hor~ty v,.~t.,~d ]n o1: de].eg;~ted to this Association and not
re~erv,~d by th,~ mombet':~hip bF other provLsions 'of these
BF]aw~. ArLic]r~s oF Incor[~oration. or the Declaration.
b , '['~ I.,'~l{l~ ~l I I~lu,;h ] ~:lWfu L act' ion ax:: t:he B{~ard {:)f Dil'oi3t:or~l
Lhe Arl:j. clr,:~ o1' lncoL'J3oi'atl. on, and
C · 1'~} InJ/'(,'h,i/tr, ;111(] ~1 ],rl t:a t, rl {1~1 ,1 cljm~flrl
g,~n,~r,q] l]al,i lit. y influx'alice azid to pt. LrChaSO and maintain
off:lc,.rn' ,'~{nl ,I.Ir~+,;ILoL'n' LL~ibIL.LLy lrl~Jux'anc,).
d, ']',~ p,.I f',,i ,n ,',ny and a] ] ,hll. jr~:l jml}oFH~d ,:in o{' pow~m:'r-J
allow~,l I'n Ih,. I%,Hil {l of Ilir,~Itt(jl's I)y ajml) l..lcal)[l~ law.
Am I i~'1,, V. Ofl]Jcom'n .'llid tholi' l)utte~.
Section 1. ~!~U~J.?'~'L~.. 'ml.~ o.fflc+>z:~s ,>E the An~3oclat'ton .~hall be a
pre~<]ent, and n Hc'f'tl{yt/}l]~ anti tl~+~mul.'ex' ({?ac3)1 of whom :~hall be
elected by r.h,'} I),:~am',.{ r,C D.Llectol's). Such other oCficerr~ and
assintant <,ffL~'r~m'n ;~:~ tony b,} doemud {iece~msax y may b,+ el,.~cted or
appointed by I:h,,
S.~t;:Lon 2. ]CJ_':/;3.jq,]. q.[~.~[ l)J.~:~tUl~ ~.[L Q~..EJ.~tL~- The ~,[fJc,~t'~ of the
o].ect~d an{HV~I )y I,y I.h.~ l.{,-~z'd at the f.i m'rmt: hieoil. rig of tile Boai'd
of Dlr+)c3t:c){.~ h,~ld hi:Lot- .dach a~l~i~{j;~.l meet{rig of tile shaL'ehold,]x's.
such elOCJ. i.('+tl ilJl,i] ] J)l~ Jl(~](] 8:1 Ah)citrl thf}i'r}~[LI)L' all (;OIlVOrlj. lJTIt].~
may be. Ea,'h ,~f;I J~',r~l' nlh';]l hoist ,;~rf.ico ullL].l h.ls succe~:;zJol-/Jha].l
have bonn du'ly ,~l,HTl.r,,I ~lnd nhn:ll hnv,.~ quailrind
death o1' ilril. J] }H:+ :~h;~l ]. I'O~lJglk ell" :3hall havl] been ['olliovod ili LIio
maDnet Jlnrolila[.t,,r
rot 859
Bertton 3. .R.!,,..nZ.V.y;!J.. Any c~lTlTtc!qr or agent. olr;~ctt..;,:l or appointed
by the Board c,f Dif r:ctor;~ may bc~ comove, d by th~ Board o~
rector~ wh~n~v,~r ~ n ~ t n Ju,lgm~nt t. ho be~t interrupts o~ thu A~-
eociat~on would h,, noFvod t:h~l"f, lty, but z~udh removal ~hnll hn
without: prnJurt I,':c~ I ~l I.ho c:c>nt;l'McL I'.Ight, H , J E ally, O~ t:ho
eo removed. R:l.~<:hi<,n o~: al>l:~oIHl.nion~ z3hall not o~ :Lt~el~
contract L"J~jhl,~ ,
Section 4. Y.~t~:LU~.:..!.U.;~. A vac~,~rn'y Ln nny n~Loo hnoau~H3 o~
r~etgnnt',Lorm, t'rHac~va[, ,Ilnqu..~'l lRl. oat.:lon. r>r ol:herw.itu~ may
led by t.he Dr>~l d ,~ Djr'r, Gt. or~ ~o1' ~he unoxpi&ed portion o~ the
execut~v~ ¢)E~L~:¢'~i' of the Ar~or:~lnt:/on .~nc]. subjr~c:~ t:o the c:or~t;~)l
o~ the Bo,~rr] or Dir~.::l.c~rs, shaJ. 1 in generaZ IJul:}eFvj,~(} and cent;tel
al~ OE t:he DtJHlrH~t~z} ;~nLI n[~BLz.'z~ uE the Assc~clat:h~n. ~n
he shal] p~'fn~m a] ] dtlt. Jen tnc.id~nl: t.o Lhe oE~J. ce o~ Pre81den~
R. ~n,}p t.h~ nmJnul.l~/~ c>~ LIH'~ r4o,11.c1 o~ Dlrn(:tc~rlt nlo~t. JlicjlB ~11
h. fin~ that; a] ] r.>tL4:~n arn rlmlly U~von I.n acx:o~(J~nc:o ~Lth
the prov.lnJ~lmm ~tf t. llr~s;r~ By.lawn or a~l 1'OrtlJt['ed by
t, ho ~o<]t.~t,n~ y aaltl ~ac~lm c>tlwol' cltlt, Jttt~ az~ [Fc>m t;ime t:o time may
ho ntj~Jgnod t'~t hint I:W th,~ I'l~H, Id~nl, 1~1' IIy I:lm{~ Boar.'d
DL!'(~ct orn .
Sectior~ 7. I'1~ 'J'..!L']0~.P!'~!L If roqult'c~d hy t. hc~ Bo;~t'd off D.Lr~ot. ors,
the Trnnnurer :1h;t11. qivo a hc>ml [.~l.' t;hn rr~Jt.hEul dtnchat'gn c3~ hLs
duties ih flu(J/1 st n ;Hul ~t.t.h sllf2h surely or st.ll.'e~if?s as t;he Board
o~ Direct:ors tshal l dnt:prntine. llo f.lhfl~l [.rl q,H1Pral pk. rfform all
tile dtlhinn ]n¢:jd~,r~l. I:o t:hc~ c~f~lt'tt, t~f 'rl'f, aStll:'nl' alld flLl(:}l
flUtiDe ,qt~ ~r'¢)m t' ~inD I:/i t, Lmr~ rally I-'~ I111~ l IlltntJ l:t) h l m l>y I:ho Pr.~J L -
dent clr' hy Ilu~ Dtm~Ilml t)f
Al'l J.<:ln VI . rtud~jf, t. and
It t.6hall I>o the duly oE l,ho B,:>al',l tlurirtg the last quat'tor of uach
aal~nclar year, and nh lnnzll'. t. hl. rty (30) days prt<~r to the
at~ttmat.~xl i~o~lt ~,[ ~q~f.l:ll LniJ t.hr, nHhtlLv.lzlJl)rl tlktrLng t:hct Coralrig
y.ar/ftcJlu,lJt~q .~n .td,'~,lt.lnle~ t'~f~l v0 ftl~,:l. SUch IJut.ltJFJt shall
1.Lmtted comnl(nl el~m,,ntn.
The Board ~ha I :l ,:,~u:,,', t lu~ I~udg,:,L c4ll{I I:h{~ a~llj~?n~tm¢~flLn Lo t)~
,~galnr~t: on(~h lnl. Inl Ih,. follc~wte~%l yL4RF willoh nhnJ]. bc~ de.llvo~'ed
~o ~ach mnmhr~r nr ll,:t:xt. ~l[I;e~lt. (15) days pl:Lor I'.o t,h'e mn~l;LnU·
The Inlcl(.Jf~t. ,qfl,l t }le'~ II:l:~(~[~tlll~.lrlt,}3 ~,h~4] ] bOCJt:)llte~ (dT/,'~(3l.J V~
clLa/llll~l't}vn¢l t11. ihn ;,nmlu;l] mnctt. lng hy Ii Vot'~ O~ t:h(~ I~aJral:',klty t)~
the tot:a] AS~u')ctat J.tl~ membershire: Notwithz.~tandtng the forego/.ng,
V0L 990 860
hc>wevr~r, t n th,. ,,v,.r,t I h,, m,~nltJr~l'.q|l [ [> dt. ual>prov~s the proposed
budget or th~ [h,ald r.,il~ f~m' any t'e.'~.gon t'.o no dotermine ~he
budget For l:h¢, ~llcf~.~,",li n,I y~r:~r then .qnd until. ~uch time as 8
budget /~hnl] h;~vr~ I:,,',.:,;~ ~h~t:~l:milu~d at1 I~rovldc~d h~roLn, th~ budget
:jrl O[f~ct. r,~l' I hr. t Jl~,f) I'tll'l r'lll. yl~tl.' :lJl:~] ] COIItllJll(t ~C)L' t}1~l Brig'
tend ing y~,~ r ,
Art Lcl,~ VI | . Cc, nt F;u:t'.n, Lnan:~, Chec. lc.g and
Section ]. QJJ).L~i~9~h~L... '['l~e Board oE Dfr'ectoL'~ may akitborize any
officer ol offJ(~nl'n ngnnt or' agonr, s, to erlter illto any contract
or execute and r.l~ I t vow any in~tr'ur. ent t n the name of lilld or1
COliC] Jled I.L) HJ)r,C,{ t j ~ J II~.lt.,lln.':~lrl .
Section 2, I,ot)ll:l, No loarln shall be contracted on behalf of tile
Association Rod nn ovLdences of lndebtednes.~ nholl be issued in
its name unlnns at~th,q'ize~d by n rec~olution of Lho Board of Di.-
rector~. Smu.fi~ aul:hor it:y mriy be gen,~r~l or confined to specific
~eta~ces.
Sectlon 3. ~b~2Y,~J~/].~. L~).~)[JiLL~ ~:~:~ Art chock~.l, dryilLs or other
order~ for I:he I'~aymonl. (~[ mori(}y~ noL(}l.t oF otJle~' I)V~lJ~llCtt/t
indebte(lno~n ]Hsl;l(,,.l in the it:into of t:he A~nociation, shall
Bigned h~ such o[[.i{~,~l:. or oFfLc,;~r:$, agent or ngent.~l or I:Jil~
moclet.[orl and irl :~uch marloar' am ~dhq].l from t~me to t~me be
refrained by i'e2,olul. iinl of I:ho Bonrd of Directors.
Section 4. P!H~.~a!~J..~.J. LL A.[] fund::l of the corpol:'at/.on not otherwise
employed n}i;tl.[ b,, ,Ir, p,x,:i ted from l;tml,! to time to tho credit of
Lho Arl~ocial;jon ilj ~lu.}l llanl(r~, t, rur~t. cin~j);in'Jn:s ,)F other
pos~tor~usl ~ t. ll,~ IIo;itd o[ I)Lr~lcl;ur'/:~ may
Section .1. .C..9,y.R!I(II_L!:~..t__o (_)l. Le3. g~,w_~j,. Rul,.~n a_ng.. [{equlat.L0n-'~. Each
member nhall. br~ .qul',,J.-~ct I:n l:h.', dt,:;lnl:itlon arid ijhal]. abLcJe by the
By]RWS afl,I I'uJr,n ,'kll,I I',~,gu].at lonn an t:h,., H:~IIII) {IL'(1 Ill' IllJill fl'om
to time I)(~ e.,:tlt|)]J;thl?d J)y l'hl) l~l:)ard (if DJl'ectot'rJ, Eu(3h membe.r
shall ol)n,-~rv(~. c,~mpIy with, an,I p~,t f'orm all ru.l. os.
ordJ. rlarl(Jntl, ;llllJ J ;iw:l illll(l(~ by ally {.Jl)V(tl.'llllil~llt. l]. (llil. Jl(.IL*.i t'y O[
mtlrl~cJp8'.i .I.~lo ,~ml r,:.l~n.,~.l govl.~lln~l~nL hsvjng jur~8(llc~loll over
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tile prc>p~rt:y ol :lny lutt t.
Sectioil 2. PJ'~j135h~.J:.~J~!~ Tho Boa~',l uha]l I~ot ~ml:~ose a
8usp~d votill(J ()1' ]nf:rLIlge ul)oll ,qny (}tJle[' I:ightD Of e member
other occul>ant for vlolt~t]ons r>[ rul. es and un]ess and until the
follow] ng }~ron,~dur,~ L:~ fo.Llowed:
n. ~!~.{~tU!t. Wrtt. t~n demand t.o cease arid desist from any
a],leg,ld v:[olat'iul] ~dutt]. bn ~(,rv.d upon tho all,aged
B[)ecl~ylllgl i I) the a~l.~ged vlQlation~ (].l) the
required tn .l~aL.~ tho viol~tl. or,, arid (i:Lt) a time period,
not ].l)~$n I,}l{~n l~.,n (]0) daVn, during whicJl tile violation
be ahaLed w l.t;houl; ['urtht~r n~nct.l.on, If ~uch violation is u
cont. inLlin,i ono or a etal. emont that any further violatio~
th(~ nnm~ i'la l. m ,i;~y ['nMu l I: [q LJu~ .i. mp()s.'j.t:Lorl Of IlariCt/Lon aEter
notl,~n Jl: l. Jln vj{~l~ttJ.oll J~ clot oollt~.lltllll~J.
J) ' ~bZ.~:~}.?.z... W [ I )1 L II I'.w.' J.Vn hi'oil th/1 (.)f /'lu(3Jl (]omnn(] l, [ the
~()r ~lJ)at~3lu~l~l. without [H~nnl I,~, OL' 1~' tJi~:~ ~inle I:ule
qu~ntly vlu]atPd~ t.h.:~ Dc>~rd mha]l J3erve Lhe vielator with
WL'L~t;on rwc~l:.lcw~ oF ;I IiJ~a~'i. ng I',c) I)e held by the
Be~Bi,)n. Th,', notice Bhal]. corlt;linl (i) tile II~tUro O~ t:Jlo
n] Jegnd vJol:il, J~n~; (1t) the I:J. nl~) arid j~lBce o~ thg heorlng,
which I::Lni~ r3hnl l t.,e not ~em~ t. han 10 days [rom ~he qiving oC
tho nntlcp; ~ L i I ) an lrtv.L~tkLJorl Lo a/:torld LhQ hearing
c. [l~glj!!SJ.:.. 'rh,.~ }l(..)~lrill~j r:dh~l. 1 be held jn 8XeCLItIVQ
o[lllol't. lllJ i t y I i~ I)ll hitill'i], Pl":j Ol' t:O t:h~ OCreCLiVelIQLIZI
BBrlctlon hq,rr,und~,r , J)l'Oo[ o[ n(~LLce, arid t',h() lily.Liar, loll to
b~ heard ~h~ll I,o i>l~ced in t:l'~ mjnutea Or the nlQeting.
Such proo[ ~,~h;ll] bo d(tomQd ~dejquate l~ I1 aol)y
togeLhol: wj t.h ~1 $1{;~lt;(~Rlellt C)l' t. he dBte and manlio~ ol deliver
LB c.lrltorcK] t.,y ~tH~ OICEtCQL' Of' di.t'ectoc wh(> de.livered ~uch
notleo. Thc~ nc>ticc~ reciujron~r~nt: ~hall be destined ~ati.~iod
a viol~Lor nl,l~r~,'qr~ at th6 meot:Jng. The minutez~ o~ the
meet;jng ~:~hall conta,tn a wrj. tten ~totomont o~ tlK~ result8
the hQnrl~lq and l:h,~ ~;~nut;Lon, :LC any, .i. mpoued. The m,~mber
fJtlhjOC~l, t.~) I~l r.~,:'t,,td i nrj ~lld ho31'l ng ~ r~r~t [,~rth Jll~L'ol.n
h~ve t)l(1 r i. Uhl Ii, I)ro~erlt i}v:idPrldo (tho rut'mnl rule~ of
nvidenco oha]] riot api)lY t,cl the hearing) and to be repre-
eont:ed b)' (~()l/l).qr'L ~l: hil3 owrl e~perl~3,~.
SOCtiOil 3. ~l~[~J.!fl.~'~[~L~ 'rh{~el(t I~y:lnwn may be ~lnot~dod 'rib a r~gul~r
or lllH~cld~J. nle~I Ir~tl ~E I IH~ D{H~r~I ~:>[ [)[l't~t~l:O['U hy a v~t,{.~ o1~ 100% uL
InQopo~etlon ~h~ll aontrot; and .in tl~e aaoe o~ any oon~ltat
between thn Dec:i. arnt.Lon nnd ths~e Bylaw~ o~ the A~t.L~leu
Inao~pornt~on, the, l),.~cls~:'atlon ~ha]l oontrol.
AL'ti,;lc IX. Seal
This A:~sociatitor~ ~,h.~].l h.:~ve no heal.
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T:c.llE I~R P:~.E ON IOWA CITY, IOWA
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ITEM #4f
PCD DIRECTOR FRANKLIN TO FURNISH LETTER REQUESTING
DEFERRAL TO OCTOBER 3rd.
Ju y 13, 2000 Cffl Of
The Honorable Sally Stutsman, Chair f ~) ~ll~ C~
Johnson County Board of Supe~isors
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: CZ0027. County Rezoning Request for Prope~y Located East of Dane Road and West and South of the
Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park
Dear Sally and Members of the Board:
Johnson County has received an application from J.E.B.B., LC, to rezone an approximate 125.43 acre parcel
located east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from A1, Rural, and RS,
Suburban Residential, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. The prope~y lies within Fringe Area C and
within the City's adopted gro~h area.
At its July 6, 2000, meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 6-0, that
the City Council fo~ard a letter to the Board of Supe~isors recommending denial of the requested rezoning due to
its non-compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement, Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, and the Johnson County
Land Use Plan. The Commission furlher recommended that if the County is inclined to approve the rezoning
request, that the Council and Board meet to discuss the relationship of the Fringe Area Agreement to this padicular
request as well as the future of the agreement itself.
The Commission believes that, in pa~, the intent of the Fringe Area Agreement is to ensure that urban density
gro~h occurs within the City, built to urban development standards, and with the benefit of City sewer and water
and other City se~ices, and that gro~h in the County occur at densities more appropriate for a rural setting and be
directed away from prime agricultural areas and environmentally sensitive areas. The proposed development plan
does not appear to comply with the development policies of the Fringe Area Agreement for Area C, and the
applicant has not agreed to develop the properly in accordance with City development standards. The
development of this parcel without annexation may inhibit the City's ability to sere and annex other propedies
within its growth area. The development of the subject properly without annexation will result in a substantial
population being se~ed by a private sewage treatment plant when a modern publicly operated treatment facility is
available by gravity flow. The proposed rezoning is not consistent with many aspects of Iowa City's
Comprehensive Plan or the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The lack of a useable secondary access for residents
of the development, the amount of grading that will likely be required to implement the concept plan, and
uncedainties regarding storm water management are also of concern. The attached staff repo~ provides more
details regarding these issues and the reasons for the Commission's recommendation of denial.
Based on the above reasoning, Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
and therefore respectfully fo~ards a comment to the Board that the requested rezoning of approximately 125.43
acres from A1 and RS to RMH is not consistent with the policies of the Fringe Area Agreement, the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan, or the Johnson County Land Use Plan. Therefore, Council respec~ully requests that the
spirit and integrity of the Fringe Area Agreement be maintained, and recommends that the rezoning request be
denied.
Sincerely,
Ernest W. Lehman
Mayor
Enclosure
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