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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-22 Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 22® day of January, 2002, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider: 1. An ordinance to rezone 95-acres located between Court Street and Lower West Branch Road from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, and Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8, to Sensitive Areas Overlay. 2. An ordinance to vacate the northern 184 feet of the 20-foot wide alley right-of-way located south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque Street. 3. An ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. 4. A resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard. 5. An ordinance rezoning 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard from County Local Commercial, C-1, to Commercial Office, CO-1. Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Pcd/publichearing notice template. 01-22-02 I Prepared by: John Yapp, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (REZ01-00023) ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 95 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN COURT STREET AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY, RS-5, AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY, RS-8, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY, OSA/RS-5 AND OSA/RS-8 WHEREAS, Southgate Development has applied for a preliminary plat of Lindemann Subdivision, an approximate 95.2 acre subdivision located north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of Scott Park Drive / Hummingbird Lane; and WHEREAS, Because wetlands, a stream corridor and hydric soils exist on the property proposed to be subdivided, a Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezoning is required; and WHEREAS, One of the purposes of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is to foster urban design that minimizes disturbance of environmentally sensitive features; and WHEREAS, 100-foot buffers are required between wetrands and any development activity, and 15-foot buffers are required between the defined 30-foot wide stream corridor and any development activity; and WHEREAS, The required buffers are shown on the Sensitive Areas Site Plan for Lindemann Subdivision, and the requirements of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance are met; and WHEREAS, the Conditional Zoning Agreement associated with the RS-5 and RS-8 zoning of the property remains in full force and effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified as follows: a. The following property is hereby reclassified from its current designation of Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RS-8: Commencing at the Northeast .Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence S00°05'18"E, along the East Line of said Southwest Quarter, and the West Line of Windsor Ridge Part Fifteen, in accordance with the Plat thereof as Recorded in Plat Book 41, at Page 212, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office, 2334.24 feet, to its intersection with the Northerly Right-of-Way Line of Court Street; Thence S80°04'52'~/V, along said Northerly Right-of-Way Line, 14.62 feet; Thence Ordinance No. Page 2 Southwesterly, 203.49 feet, along a 1040.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 203.16 foot chord bears S74°28'33'~V; Thence S68°52'14'~N, along said Northerly Right-of-Way Line, 114.88 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 372.64 feet, along a 960.00 foot radius curve, concave northwesterly, whose 370.30 foot chord bears S79°59'27"W; Thence N88°53'21"W, along said Northerly Right-of-Way Line, 220.06 feet; Thence N11°25'10'~N, 1712.92 feet; Thence N02°18'21"E, 541.36 feet, to the Southwest Corner of a "Plat of Survey" as Recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 35, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S87°41'39"E, along the South Line of said "Plat of Survey", 496.30 feet, to the Southeast Comer thereof; Thence N02°18'21"E, along the East Line of said "Plat of Survey", 321.40 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof, and a Point on the Nodh Line of said Southwest Quarter; Thence S87°41'39"E, along said North Line, 707.0 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said RS8 rezoning parcel contains 60.13 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. b. The following property is hereby reclassified from its current designation of Low Density Single Family Residential, RS-5, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RS-5: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 79 North, Range 5 west, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N87041'39"VV, along the North Line of said Southwest Quarter, 1203.80 feet, to the Northwest Corner of the "Plat of Survey" in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 35, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office and the Point of Beginning; Thence S02°18'21'~V, along the West Line of said "Plat of Survey", 321.40 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof; thence continuing S02°18'21"W, 541.36 feet; Thence Sl1°25'10"E, 1712.92 feet, to a Point on the North Right-of-Way Line, of Court Street; Thence N88°53'21"W, along said North Right- of-Way Line, 551.26 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 79.77 feet, along said North Right-of-Way Line on a 1440.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 79.76 foot chord bears S89°31'26"W; Thence S87°56'13"W, along said North Right-of-Way Line, 103.03 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 75.34 feet, along said Nodh Right-of-Way Line on a 1360.00 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 75.33 foot chord bears S89°31'26"W; Thence N88°53'21"W, along said North Right-of-Way Line, 9.02 feet, to the Ordinance No. Page 3 Southeast Comer of Scott Boulevard East - Part Two, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 33, at Page 25, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N00°39'55'~N, along the East Line of said Scott Boulevard East - Part Two, the East Line of Auditor's Parcel 95-004, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 35, at Page 17 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office, the East Line of Scott Boulevard East, part Four, in accordance with the Recorded Plat thereof; 1094.26 feet, to the Northeast Comer of said Scott Boulevard East Part Four; Thence S89°06'58'~/, along the Nodh Line of said Scott Boulevard East, Part Four, a distance of 3.56 feet, to the Southeast Comer of a Parcel of Land as Conveyed by Warranty Deed as Recorded in Deed Book 1211, at Page 60 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's office; Thence N00°21'18"E, along the East Line of said Conveyed Parcel, and the East Line of Lyman Subdivision, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 31, at Page 246 of the Records of the Johnson County Recerder's Office, 530.00 feet, to the Northeast Comer of said Lyman Subdivision, and the Southeast Comer of a Parcel of Land conveyed by Warranty Deed as recorded in Deed Book 453, at Page 167 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N01°00'12"W, along the East Line of said Conveyed Parcel, and the East Line of a Parcel of Land conveyed by Warranty Deed as Recorded in Deed Book 446, at Page 261, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office, 280.14 feet, to the Northeast Comer thereof, and the Southeast Corner of a Parcel of Land conveyed by Warranty Deed as Recorded in Deed Book 1029, at Page 395 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's office; Thence N00°51'lT"W, along the East Line of said Conveyed Parcel, 108.92 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof; Thence N00°49'22"W, 325.93 feet, to the Southwest Comer of a Parcel of Land conveyed by Warranty Deed as Recorded in Deed Book 329, at Page 313, of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S87°42'15"E, along the South Line of said Conveyed Parcel, 106.01 feet, to the Southeast Corner thereof; Thence N01°00'15'~N, along the East Line of said Conveyed Parcel, 218.01 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof, and a Point on the North Line of said Southwest Quarter, Thence S87°41'39"E, along said North Line, 436.24 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Rezoning Ordinance No. Page 4 Pamel contains 35.08 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. SECTION I1. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance as provided by law. SECTION II1. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same at the Office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as provided by law. SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and pads of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or pad of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of ,1998. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK T:~shared~o~JtLindeman n subdivision OSA.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: December 14, 2001 (for Dec. 20 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting) To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: John Yapp, Associate Planner f~,~7,~'~ Re: SUB01-00025 Lindemann Subdivision At their December 12 meeting, the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the open space location in the proposed Lindemann Subdivision. The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to accept the plat largely as it is proposed by Southgate Development. Specifically, the Commission voted to accept outlots C, D, E and F as public neighborhood open space, but voted not to accept outlots A and B. This is contingent upon the developer also providing a 25-foot wide public access to the greenway off Cory Circle, somewhere between Anthony Street and Brandon Street. The Commission also noted the importance of retaining the public access points as shown on the preliminary plat i.e. one entering outlot D between lots 47 and 53, and one entering outlot C between lots 77 and 103. Staff has recommended that some of the open space be provided in a location more central to the neighborhood, to serve as a future neighborhood park. This recommendation is outlined in the December 6 staff report to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If there is a divergence in the recommendation between the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the open space location, both recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: John Yapp, Associate Planner Item: SUB01-00025/REZ01-00023 Date: December 6, 2001 Lindemann Subdivision GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Southgate Development Company 755 Mormon Trek Blvd. Iowa City, IA 52246 Property Owner: Charles Lindemann, Robert Lindemann, And Ruth Kabela, c7o Southgate Development Applicant's Engineer: MMS Consultants 1917 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Contact Person: Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Phone: 337-4195 Requested Action: Sensitive Areas Overlay rezoning and preliminary plat approval Purpose: To permit 262 residential lots and 8 outlots on approximately 95 acres of property Location: Nodh of Court Street, east of Scott Park Drive, and south of Lower West Branch Road Size: Approximately 95 acres Existing Land Use and Zoning: Vacant; the property is being annexed at a zoning of RS-5 (western ~35 acres) and RS-8 (eastern ~60 acres) Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Residential; County RS South: Park and residential; P & RS-5 East: Undeveloped and residential; RS-8 & PDH- 12 West: Residential; RS-5 Comprehensive Plan: The Northeast District Plan identifies this area as a predominately single-family neighborhood, with the potential for larger estate lots, duplexes, and zere-lot line dwellings to be integrated into the neighborhood. File Date: October 25, 2001 Amended to Sensitive Areas Plan and Rezoning November 15, 2001 2 45 Day Limitation Period: December 30, 2001 SPECIAL INFORMATION: Public Utilities: City water and sewer are available to the property, though they need to be extended into the property as it develops. Public Services: Police and fire protection will be provided by the City. Refuse collection is provided by the City for single- family and duplex residences. Transportation: Access to the property is available via Court Street, a City arterial street. Elgin Drive abuts the property on the west boundary. Lower West Branch Road abuts the property on the north, but will need to be improved to City standards prior to providing access to this property. Sensitive Areas Ordinance: A stream corridor runs north-south on the property, and a two wetlands have been identified in the northwest portion of the property. Hydric soils are located in the southern portion of the property. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In November, 2001, the annexation of this property, and the Hummingbird Lane properties bordering the western side of this property, was approved by the state City Development Board. The necessary paperwork is being processed for the property to be annexed. Upon annexation into the City, the western 35.08 acres are being zoned RS-5, and the eastern 60.13 acres are being zoned RS-8. The existing stream corridor and proposed greenway serve as the transition between the RS-5 and RS-8 zones. The applicant, Southgate Development Company, is applying for a preliminary plat of Lindemann Subdivision, a 262 lot residential subdivision with 8 outlots. There are hydric soils in the southern portion of the property and stream corridor on the property. Two wetlands have been identified by MMS Consultants in the northeast corner of the property. The presence of wetlands triggers the requirement for a Sensitive Area Overlay Zone on the property. ANALYSIS: Sensitive Areas Rezonin.q Because the property being platted contains wetlands in addition to a stream corridor and hydric soils, a sensitive areas rezoning is required. One of the purposes of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is to foster urban design that preserves open space and minimizes disturbance of environmentally sensitive features and natural resources. The buffers required by the Sensitive Areas Ordinance are meant to accomplish the goal of preserving the sensitive environmental features. A 100-foot buffer is required between the wetland and any development activity; this buffer is shown on the Sensitive Areas Development Plan. A 15-foot buffer is required between the 30- foot wide stream corridor and any development activity; this buffer is also identified on the plan. The applicant is not seeking approval of any alternative design standards permitted under the 3 Sensitive Areas Ordinance; the proposed subdivision conforms to the design standards of the RS-5 and RS-8 zones. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for this property. Preliminary Plat The plat consists of 262 lots. The 67 RS-5 lots on the west side of the greenway are single- family lots ranging from 8,000 to 19,000 SF in size. The 195 RS-8 lots on the east side of the greenway range from 6,300 to 12,000 SF in size. The street network intersects Court Street at two places, Mitchell Drive and David Drive, providing two access points into the neighborhood from Court Street. There are two street connections between the subdivisions on the east and west sides of the greenway. Comprehensive Plan: The Northeast District Plan identifies this area as a primarily single- family residential area, with the potential for larger estate lots, duplexes, and zero-lot line homes integrated into the neighborhood. The Northeast District Plan encourages an interconnected street network, and the creation of greenways along stream corridors and open space centrally located within neighborhoods. Staff feels the plat is generally consistent with the Northeast District Plan. The interconnected street network, the greenway and trail, and the open space are all features that make this a well-designed neighborhood. However as noted below more usable open space would be preferable near the center of the neighborhood. The Conditional Zoning Agreement for the property gives more specific criteria for the design of the neighborhood. Conditional Zoning Agreement: The Conditional Zoning Agreement for this property contains criteria for certain design elements of the Lindemann property. These include: 1. The construction of a trail and greenway corridor along the drainageway/wetland system that bisects the property, the creation of a centrally located parkland within the development, and ensuring neighborhood access to open space areas. The trail and greenway corridor are identified on the plat, and should be positive features of the neighborhood. Approximately 11 acres of open space are proposed, most of which is in the greenway corridor or along the north side of Court Street. The condition for centrally located parkland is the only condition that staff does not feel has been met. This is better outlined under the 'open space' section of this report below. 2. If a sewer easement is extended parallel to the rear lot lines of properties fronting on Hummingbird Lane, one-half of the easement shall be within the rear yards of the properties fronting on Hummingbird Lane, and one-haft of the easement will be in the subject property. This sewer easement is identified on the plat. 3. Prior to any final plats being approved for the property north of the midway point between Court Street and Lower West Branch Road, the reconstruction of Lower West Branch Road must be within a funded year in Iowa City's Capital Improvements Program. Additionally, prior to any plats or development being approved for the property north of the midway point between Lower West Branch Road and Court Street, funds toward the reconstruction of Lower West Branch Road must be given to the City as outlined in the Conditional Zoning Agreement for this property. This requirement does not affect the design of the preliminary plat, but staff feels it is prudent to have it in the record that the programming of Lower West Branch Road in the Capital Improvements Program will be required before any final plats can be approved on 4 this property north of the midway point between Court Street and Lower West Branch Road. This requirement was put in place due to the belief that in general, the residences on the south half of the property will primarily use Court Street for their primary means of access, and the properties on the north half of the property will primarily use Lower West Branch Road. Staff recommends that a note be place on the plat that "Prior to any final plats being approved north of approximately the midpoint between Lower West Branch Road and Court Street, the reconstruction of Lower West Branch Road must be in a funded year in Iowa City's Capital Improvements Program." Open Space: A total of 2.85 acres of neighborhood open space is required for this development. This requirement is generated using a calculation based on the zoning of the property. The applicant is proposing to provide approximately 11 acres of open space. Much of this open space is in the form of a 120-150 foot wide greenway along the north-south drainageway. Most of the remainder is located on the north side of Court Street. The public open space proposed (~11 acres) is well in excess of the requirement (2.85 acres). The Conditional Zoning Agreement for this property states that there shall be centrally-located parkland within the development, and this is one design feature that staff feels is missing from the plat. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department has also recommended that more of the open space should be centrally located to the neighborhood, in order to create a 'parkland' area for future playground equipment, etc. While the open space on the north side of Court Street is certainly a positive design feature, and mimics the open space (Scott Park) on the south side of Court Street, it is not good practice to locate playground equipment or other active features adjacent to an arterial street. The Northeast District Plan, in addition to the greenway corridor, identifies two areas of open space which would be located in the eastern half of this neighborhood. Open space areas such as these not only provide a location for active play areas and equipment, they also help to break up street systems, and create focal points for the neighborhood (see attached diagram from Northeast District Plan). This is one option for providing centrally located parkland. During discussions of the annexation and rezoning, there was agreement to requiring 'centrally located' parkland instead of multiple open space areas, and that it could be connected with the greenway system. This alternative would create additional open space area in the vicinity of Lots 172-175 and 208-211. This would create enough area for centrally located parkland, would connect to the greenway system, and would also have the effect of opening up the east side of the neighborhood to the greenway, which is otherwise largely hidden behind rear yards. The lots 'lost' by creating the more centrally located open space could be 'found' by adding lots along the Court Street frontage, with a similar design to Lots 1-4, which front on Court Street. This option is depicted on the attached diagram. The Parks and Recreation Commission will be discussing the open space at their December 12 meeting. Other open space issues: Outlot F, is addition to functioning as drainage and sanitary sewer construction access easement, provides a pedestrian access easement to Scott Park Drive / Hummingbird Lane. The access easement from Scott Park Drive to the Lindemann property was obtained when that property was subdivided a few years ago. Staff recommends that this access be continued between Lots 47 and 53 to provide a direct connection to the greenway / trail system. Outlots A and B in the southeast corner of the plat are proposed by the applicant to be public 5 open space. It is unlikely that these will be accepted as public or open space. Outlot A is an isolated outlot primarily covered with a drainage easement. The trail and open space that Outlot B connects to in Windsor Ridge Part 15 is private open space, and therefore staff feels Outlot B should be consistent and also be private open space. The Parks and Recreation Commission will also be discussing these parcels at their December 12 meeting. Stormwater Management: Stormwater management will be provided in the Scott Park detention basin, therefore, no stormwater management on this property is required. Street Design: The general street design consists of two streets off of Court Street providing access into this neighborhood, one on each side of the drainageway / greenway. Elgin Drive also extends into the property from the west to T-into Mitchell Drive. Mitchell Drive, one of the streets connecting to Court Street, extends to the south end of Outlot H where it terminates in a cul-de-sac / dead-end. Mitchell Drive is designed to potentially extend to Lower West Branch Road when Outlot H is developed. Besides Elgin Drive, the streets on the west side of the drainageway are cul-de-sac or loop streets, due to the lack of street connections to the west. Two streets extend over the drainageway to provide connections between the east and west sides of the neighborhood. All of the streets will have sidewalks on both sides of the street. On the east side of the drainageway, an interconnected street pattern is proposed, with five blocks of residential lots. Two street connections to the east are identified, Anna Street and Anthony Street. There will be an opportunity for an additional street connection to the east when Outlot H is developed, helping to continue the interconnected street network. As part of the conditional zoning agreement, street connections to Lower West Branch Road are required when Outlot H is platted. Tap-on fees for sewer: The sanitary sewer is proposed to be extended to the south property line of Outlot H. During discussions associated with the annexation, the City agreed to pay for any oversize costs for this sewer if the developer installs the sewer prior to the City installing it. For the sewer extension within Outlot H and to the north, needed to serve the Boyd property and the Iowa City Care Center to the north, the City may install it and establish a tap-on fee. No tap-on fee will be required for this development if the developer installs the sewer before the City would install it. Water Main extension fee: A water main extension fee of $395 per acre will be required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that SUB01-00025/REZ01-0002~, a preliminary plat and sensitive areas rezoning, be deferred pending resolution of the discrepancies and deficiencies noted below. Upon resolution of the deficiencies and discrepancies, staff recommends that SUB01- 00025/REZ01-00023, a request to rezone approximately 95 acres from RS-5 and RS-8 to OSA-5 and OSA-8, and a preliminary plat of Lindemann Subdivision, an approximate 95 acre, 262-1ot subdivision with 8 outlots, located north of Coud Street and south of Lower West Branch Road, be approved. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES: 1. The open space location issue will be discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their December 12 meeting. If the Parks and Recreation Commission agrees with the staff recommendation, staff recommends that more centrally located open space should be designed into the plat. 6 2. A note should be added to the plat that "Prior to any final plats being approved north of approximately the midpoint between Lower West Branch Road and Court Street, the reconstruction of Lower West Branch Road must be in a funded year in Iowa City's Capital Improvements Program." 3. Access to the greenway / trail system should be provided between Lots 47 and 53. 4. Other technical deficiencies to be identified. The revised plats were received Nov. 29, and the revised plats are under review by City staff. Approved by: ~//~Z~ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development U:\jyapp\subdivisions\lindeman n Subdivision.doc SITE LOCATION: North side of Court St., east of Scott Blvd. SUBO1-OOO25/REZ01-O0023 Graphic from Northeast District Plan Approximate Location of Lindemann Subdivision ( ..... LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION ~ ~ IOWA CITY, IOWA Prepared by: John Yapp, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (VAC01-00004) ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERN 184 FEET OF THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY RIGHT-OF- WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET WHEREAS, The City of Iowa City has initiated the vacation of the northern 184 feet of the 20-foot wide aIley in Block 102 of Iowa City, south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque Street; and WHEREAS, Vacating this alley right-of-way will allow for a structure to be connected to the City's planned Near Southside Transportation Center on the east half of Block '102; and WHEREAS, Facilitating the ability of a private development and structure to be connected to the Near Southside Transportation Center may increase the potential of private development on the west half of Block 102, which is in the City's interest; and WHEREAS, Vacating the northern 184 feet of the alley in Block 102 will also close an access to Burlington Street, a 4-lane state highway, and reducing the number of access points onto arterial streets when opportunities arise is in the interests of the public; and WHEREAS, The northern 184 feet of the alley in Block 102 should be vacated only if an acceptable 20-foot wide access is dedicated to the City to Clinton Street from the southern port[on of the alley; and WHEREAS, Necessary utility easements will be obtained. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I.VACATION. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates the right-of-way legally described as follows: The northerly 184 feet of the 20-foot wide public alley in Block 102, Iowa City, Iowa, containing 3680 square feet. SECTION I1. REPEALER. All ordinances and pads of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Ordinance No. Page 2 Passed and approved this __ day of .,1998. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK City AttaCneCs O~ce T:~shared~lock 102 alley vacation.doc STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: John Yapp Item: VAC01-00004 Block 102 alley right-of-way Date: December 20, 2001 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Contact Person: Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 356-5230 Requested Action: Vacation of a portion of the alley in Block 102 Purpose: To reduce the number of access points onto Burlington Street, and to allow for a building to be connected to the planned Near Southside Transportation Center Location: The northern 184 feet of the north-south alley in Block 102, bounded by Dubuque Street, Clinton Street, Court Street, and Burlington Street Size: 20 x 184 feet, or 3,680 SF Existing Land Use and Zoning: alley right-of-way; CB-5 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Commercial; CB-5 South: Commercial; CB-10 East: Commercial; CB-10 West: Surface parking; CB-5 Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map identifies this area as general commercial File Date: August 24, 2001 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, the City of Iowa City, is applying for the vacation of the northern 184 feet of the 20- foot wide alley in Block 102, the block bounded by Dubuque Street, Clinton Street, Court Street, and Burlington Street. The City is beginning the design work for constructing the Near Southside Transportation Center, which will be located on the east half of Block 102. During property acquisition negotiations with Hieronymi Partners, who own property on much of the east and west halves of Block 102, it became clear that Hieronymi Partners desire to have their planned office 2 building on the northwest side of the block to have the potential to be physically connected to the Near Southside Transportation Center. Connecting these two structures will require the vacation of a portion of the alley in Block 102, as well as relocating any utilities currently in the alley. In order to help facilitate the eventual redevelopment of the northwest corner of the block with a building that can connect to the Transpodation Center, and to limit the number of access points onto Burlington Street, City staff has has initiated this alley vacation request. The Near Southside Transportation Center (NSSTC) is planned to be constructed in fall 2002. It will be located on the east half of the block. ANALYSIS: Access Issues Alley right-of-way should not be considered for vacation if it will result in detrimental pedestrian or vehicular circulation, or if it will reduce access to a neighboring property. The alley is not needed for access to the Near Southside Transportation Center. It is used for access to the Hieronymi Partners property and the Rebel Plaza property on the southwest corner of Brock 102. The portion of alley adiacent to Rebel Plaza, the southern 196 feet of alley, is not proposed to be vacated. Staff feels that vacating the northern portion of the alley will also benefit overall traffic circulation, if a connection to Clinton Street is created to continue to allow the alley to serve through-traffic. Staff recommends that an acceptable, minimum 20-foot wide property be dedicated from the southern 196-foot alley right-of-way to Clinton Street as a condition of any conveyance of the northern part of the alley to an adjacent property owner. In effect, this will be trading one alley access onto Burlington Street for another onto Clinton Street. There is some benefit to overall traffic circulation by closing the access onto Burlington Street, a 4-lane state highway, and relocating it to Clinton Street, which has much lower traffic volumes. One detriment to traffic circulation, if the northern portion of the alley is closed, is that large trucks will no longer be able to travel straight through the alley between Burlington Street and Court Street. By creating a 90-degree turn and routing traffic on the alley to Clinton Street, some large trucks will not be able to travel straight through the alley. If large trucks pulr into the alley, they may need to back out after completing the loading and unloading operations. The alley will continue to be fully accessible for automobiles and small trucks. Utilities The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated contains electric, sanitary sewer, telephone, and storm sewer utilities, for which easements will need to be obtained if the right-of-way is vacated. The utilities have been notified of the vacation request, and are aware of the possibility of the utilities being relocated out of the alley right-of-way to allow for a building on the northwest corner of Block 102 to be connected to the NSSTC. Staff recommends that the Hieronymi Partnership pay the cost relocating the utilities as a condition of any conveyance of the alley right-of-way to the Hieronymi Partnership. Summary In order to allow for a building on the northwest portion of Block 102 that can connect to the planned Near Southside Transportation Center, and to reduce the number of access points onto Burlington Street, staff has initiated the vacation of the north 184 feet of alley right of way in Block 102. By allowing for a building to connect to the planned Near Southside Transportation Center, pedestrians will be able to circulate between the two buildings much easier, which may lead to more demand for tenants in a building on the northwest corner of Block 102. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that VAC01-00004, a proposed vacation of the northern 184 feet of the 20-foot wide alley in Block 102 of the City of Iowa City, be approved, subject to an acceptable, minimum 20-foot wide property being dedicated from the southern 196-foot alley right-of-way to Clinton Street, and an agreement being reached regarding the conveyance of the right-of-way to the adjacent property owner. ATTACH MENTS: 1. Vacation exhibit Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development RIGHT OF WAY LINE BURLINGTON ST. ~// (TYP) ~ --I ~ "~5'-- ~ .~ OWNERSHIP LINE J' I ~,.~l~ L ~ (T~) ,; ~r.]LX1 '~ LOT ~ ~45'~0~30'~ ~ ~ ~' ~ (T~)OR~G~NAL LOT LINE LOT 7 ~ LOT 2 Il COU~T BLOCK 102 IOWA CITY, IOWA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1. ALLEY VACATION - The northerly 184 feet of the 20' wide public (}tley in Block 102, Iow(} City, Iow(}, cont(}inin9 5680 squ(}re feel I NO~: All dimensions shown are based on existing courthouse ~ records and deeds. No field verificotlons hove been mode. ] s~,~.~.,,,.,,,~~.~,.~ ...,, .~ m I TITLE ALLEY VACATION EXHIBIT IOWA .oc ,owA , / % 1"=100' ~ ~ BURLINGTON ST. ~ (TYP) i~ ~ m~g~ '~ LOT, ~l ORIOINAL LOT L, NE ~ ~LOT 7 ~ ~ LOT 2 LOT 5 LOT 4 I ,50' COURT BLOCK 102 IOWA C TY, IOWA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1. PUBLIC INGRESS/EGRESS DEDICATION PARCEL - A 20' wide Public Ingress and Egress Dedication Parcel described as follows: The southerly 20 feet of the parcel of land described as lots 8, 7, and the north 44 feet of lot 6, all in block 102 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; as described in the Quit Claim Deed recorded in Book 1027 on page 416, the office of the Johnson County Recorder. Said dedication parcel contains 5000 square feet more or less. Prepared by: John Yapp, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (VAC01-00006) ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF NORTHGATE DRIVE. WHEREAS, The City of Iowa City has received a request for a resubdivision of Highlander First Addition, Lots 8-14; and WHEREAS, Northgate Drive is proposed to be relocated as part of the new subdivision design; and WHEREAS, The existing right-of-way that is proposed to be relocated has not yet been paved or improved; and WHEREAS, The existing right-of-way will be vacated upon approval of the final plat of a Resubdivision of Highlander First Addition, Lots 8-14, which includes dedication of new right-of-way for Northgate Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I.VACATION. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates the right-of-way legally described as follows: That part of Northgate Drive (formerly Highlander Drive) as shown on the plat of Highlander Development First Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, recorded in plat book 25, Page 42, of the Johnson County Recorders Office lying north and east of a southerly extension of the easterly line of Lot 7 of the Highlander Development First Addition, the centedine of said Northgate Drive being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeasterly corner of Lot 7: Thence South 3°41"26', East 25.00 feet along a Southerly extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 7 (assumed bearing for this description only) to a point of intersection with the centerline of said Northgate Drive, said point being point of beginning of the herein described centerline; Thence Northeasterly 119.00 feet along the arc of a 1750.00.0 foot radius curve concave Northerly (chord bearing North 86o11'45'' East 199.88 feet) to a point of tangency; Thence North 84°13'59'' East 31.55 feet to a point of curvature; Thence Northeasterly 221.26 feet along the arc of a 150.00 foot radius curve concave Northwesterly (chord bearing North 41o58'30'' East 201.74 feet) to a point of tangency; Thence North 0o17'00'' West 478.25 feet to a point of intersection with a Nodh line of said Ordinance No. Page 2 Highlander Development First Addition and the end of the centerline herein described. The sidelines of said Northgate Drive are 25.0 feet in normal distance right and left of the herein described centedine and are to begin at the Southerly extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 7 and terminate at the Nodheast comer of Lot 9 and the Northwest corner 10 of said Highlander Development First Addition. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and pads of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of ,1998. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by L City Attorney's ~ce City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: December 13, 2001 (for December 20 Planning and Zoning commission meeting) To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: John Yapp, Associate Planner Re: VAC01-00006 Vacation of a portion of Northgate Drive In the application for a Resubdivision of Highlander First Addition, Lots 8-14, the relocation of approximately 43,000 square feet of Northgate Drive is proposed. The segment proposed to be relocated has not been paved or graded. Essentially, Northgate Drive is only being shifted on paper, in conjunction with the resubdivision of the lots. However, because the right-of-way for Northgate Drive has been dedicated to the City, it is required to be vacated in accordance with State law. The 'new' right-of-way for Northgate Drive will then be dedicated as part of the final plat for the Resubdivision of Highlander First Addition, Lots 8-14. The attached vacation exhibit also illustrates a number of easements that need to be vacated as a result of the new plat design - these easement will be addressed in the legal papers for the final plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that VAC01-00006, a request to vacate approximately 45,000 square feet of undeveloped Northgate Drive, be approved, subject to the final plat of the Resubdivision of Highlander First Addition, Lots 8-14, being approved. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location map 2. Vacation exhibit Approved by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION AND EASEMENT RELEASE EXHIBIT ~.~.,'""-- HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDmON IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA ri ..... -. ~. ~.%__ I 01-22-02 Prepared by: Robert Miklo, PCD, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240 (ANN 01-00005) RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 4.01 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY. WHEREAS, the owner, The Waverly Group, has requested annexation of the 4.01 acre tract into the City of Iowa City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 368.5 and Section 368.7 (2001), notice of the application for annexation was sent by certified mail to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the Johnson County Attorney, each affected public utility, the Johnson County Council of Governments, and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments; and WHEREAS, the request annexation complies with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the annexation subject to an agreement pertaining to City water and sewer service and fire hydrants; and WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an acceptable agreement pertaining to City water and sewer service and fire hydrants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: 1. The following described land should be annexed to the City of Iowa City: A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF: THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THE BOUNDARIES OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TM P.M. JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THENCE S00°35'42"W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 964.84 FEET; THENCE N76°36'52"E, 916.97 FEET; THENCE S01°19'52"W, 324.75 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S88°40'08"E, 325.96 FEET; THENCE S01°19'52"W, 404.00 FEET; THENCE N88°40'08"W, 432.00 FEET; THENCE N01°19'52"E, 40~-.00 FEET; THENCE S88°40'08"E, 106.04 FEET, TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 4.01 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify, file, and record all necessary documents as required by Iowa law under Section 368.7 (2001) at applicant's expense. 3. Further, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to certify and file all necessary documents for certification of the population of the annexed territory to Johnson County and the State Treasurer. Resolution No. Page 2 Passed and approved this day of ,20__ MAYOR CITY CLERK City ~,ttorney's'~ffice 01-22-024f I Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240(REZ01-0005) ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REZONING 4.01 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD FROM COUNTY LOCAL COMMERCIAL, C-'I TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE, CO-1. WHEREAS, the Waverly Group, inc., the applicant and property owner, has requested the annexation of 4.01 acres of property; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned from its current County zoning classification of Local Commercial, C-1, to Commercial Office, CO-1; and WHEREAS, the proposed CO-1 zoning is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan including the Northeast District Plan, which proposes mixed-use retail, office and residential development in this area; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: ~. The properly described below is hereby reclassified from its present classification of County C-1 to CO-1: A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THE BOUNDARIES OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TM P.M. JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THENCE S00°35'42"W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 964.84 FEET; THENCE N76°36'52"E, 916.97 FEET; THENCE S01°19'52"W, 324.75 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S88°40'08"E, 325.96 FEET; THENCE S01°19'52"W, 404.00 FEET; THENCE N88°40'08"W, 432.00 FEET; THENCE N01°19'52"E, 404.00 FEET; THENCE S88°40'08"E, 106.04 FEET, TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 4.01 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. ~. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa to conform to this amendment upon final passage, approval, and publication of this ordinance as provided by law. ~. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of ,20 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by Cit~' A~t~rne"~'s STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Robert Miklo Item: ANNO1-O005/REZ01-00025. Date: December 6, 2001 South of Rochester Avenue GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: The Waverly Group PO Box 120OO Jackson, MS 39236 Phone: 601-956-1576 Contact person: Bob Downer 122 S. Linn St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 238-9222 Requested action: Annexation and rezoning of property from County, C1, to CO-1. Location: South of Rochester Avenue (Herbert Hoover Highway) Size: 4.01 acres Existing land use and zoning: Nursing Home Surrounding land use and zoning: North: Agricultural; County RS East: Residential and Agricultural; County RS South: Residential and senior housing, RS-8, PDH-12, and County RS; West:Undeveloped; CC-2 Comprehensive Plan: Northeast District Plan identifies this area as appropriate for an institutional use. File date: November 15, 2001 45-day limitation period: December 30, 2001 SITE INFORMATION: Public Utilities: City sewer and water are not yet available to the site. A Capital Improvements Project to provide this area with sanitary sewer service and to upgrade an existing sewer is in the Capital Improvement Plan but it is not yet funded. Public Services: If the property is annexed, police and fire protection would be provided by the City. Refuse collection would be provided by a private contractor. Transportation: The nearest regular transit route is the Rochester Route, which travels along Amhurst Street, approximately two blocks west of Scott Boulevard. Sensitive Areas Ordinance: There are no sensitive areas indicated on the Sensitive Areas Inventory map. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Development Board has approved the request submitted by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. to annex approximately 27 acres located to the west and south of the Iowa City Care Center. The annexation of the Plum Grove Acres property makes the Care Center property contiguous the City boundary and therefore eligible for annexation ANALYSIS: Annexation: The annexation policy contained in the Comprehensive Plan notes that annexations are to occur primarily through petitions filed by property owners. The plan establishes three criteria under which to evaluate annexation requests. 1. The area under consideration falls within the a,dopted long-range planning boundary; This property falls well within the adopted growth boundary in eastern Iowa City, which extends approximately one mile to the east of this site past Taft Avenue. 2. Development in the area proposed for annexation will fulfill an identified need without imposing an undue financial burden on the City, or The Care Center has approached the City in the past regarding annexation and the provision of City services due to environmental problems associated with its sewage treatment lagoons. Sanitary sewer service would aid in the improvement of the water quality of Ralston Creek. This, however, will require the construction of a new sanitary sewer as well as the upgrade of an existing sanitary sewer located to the south along Court Street. Although this project is in the City's Capital Improvements Plan, it is not yet funded. Tap-on fees may be a method for the City to recoup its cost for these sewer improvements. 3. Control of development is in the City's best interest. The ability to annex and provide water and sanitary sewer to the Iowa City Care Facility is in the City's best interest in terms of protecting its ground water resources. It appears that the conditions for annexation would be met in this instance. Staff recommends approval of the proposed voluntary annexation of this property. Proposed Rezoning The applicant has requested that the property be zoned Commercial Office, CO-1. In addition to allowing nursing homes, the CO-1 zone allows a variety of offices and limited number of commercial uses. It is intended to provide specific areas where office functions, compatible businesses, second floor apartments and certain public and semi- public uses may be developed. The CO-1 zone can serve as a buffer between residential and more intensive commercial uses. The proposed CO-1 zone does appear to be compatible with the Northeast District Plan. The plan calls for the creation of a mixed use retail/office/residential area to the west of the Iowa City Care Center and lower density residential to east. The proposed CO-1 zone provides for a suitable transition between the planned mixed use center and lower intensity uses. The property owner will be expected to pay a tap-on fee to connect to the sanitary sewer when it is built to serve this area. The City will extend tho water main to the intersection of Rochester Avenue and the driveway of the Care Center. The property owner will be responsible for installing a water line from that point to the building as well as fire hydrants. The property owner will also be required to pay the water main extension fee, which is currently $395 per acre. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that ANN01-O0005, a request for voluntary annexation of 4.01 acres located south of Rochester Avenue, be approved, subject to the property owner agreeing to connect to City water service within five years of annexation; the installation of fire hydrants per the Fire Marshal's specifications; and connection to the City's sanitary sewer system when it becomes available to this property. Staff recommends that REZ01-O0025, a request to rezone 4.01 acres located south of Rochester Avenue from County C1 to C0-1 (10.88 acres), be approved, ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map. 2. Development Concept Plan. Approved by: Karig/Franklin, Director Department of Planning and Community Development Ppdadmin\st frep\annO 1 -O005carecenter.doc PDH 5 /l I I I ! RS 8 IDRS RS 5 RM 1 RS 5 PDH ! Ir .I.1.1.1! -- ID-RS PDH 8 SITE LOCATION: south of Herbert Hoover Highway ANN01-00005/REZ01-00025 MEARDON, SUFfOlk & DOW.ER P.L.C. FILED dAMES D, McCARRAGHIER IOWA CFfY, IOWA 5Z240 -1830 -,..o..s CITY CLERK o, IOWA CITY,,, IOWA APPLICANT'S STATEMENT Re: Iowa City Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Application for Voluntary Annexation and Rezoning Date: November 15, 2001 We are writing this statement on behalf of the Waverley Group, d/b/a Iowa City Rehabilitation and Health Care Center ("Iowa City Care Center"). The Iowa City Care Center is a nursing home and rehabilitation center which is located at 4635 Herbert Hoover Highway SE, Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa City Care Center has been at this location since prior to 1969. Iowa City Care Center is located to the east and directly adjacent to property owned by Plum Grove Acres near the corner of Rochester Avenue and Scott Boulevard. The property owned by Plum Grove was recently annexed into the City of Iowa City. As a result, the Iowa City Care Center property is now located directly adjacent to the city limits of Iowa City, making it eligible for voluntary annexation. In addition to broadening the City's tax base, the annexation of the Iowa City Care Center would benefit both the City and the applicant by allowing it to connect to city services. The Iowa City Care Center is currently served by sewage treatment lagoons which it leases. The lagoons are located on property to the south and west of the Iowa City Care Center and are approaching the end of their useful life. Iowa City Care Center would prefer to disconnect from the lagoons and connect with city services, which would allow the lagoons to be dismantled. Dismantling the lagoons would allow for the preservation of any potential wetlands and hydric soils in the area, as well as any other natural features, although the Iowa City Care Center would note that the lagoons are not located on its property. The Iowa City Care Center would request that this property be zoned Commercial Office (CO-l). This zoning is consistent with the current use of the property and with the comprehensive plan adopted for the northeast planning district on June 29, 1999. The current county zoning for this property is C-1. If you have any questions or concerns about this application, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Robert N. Downer Dennis Mitchell DJM/cu NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR HIGHWAY 6 RECREATION TRAIL PROJECT 1N THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Highway 6 Recreation Trail Project in said City at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of January, 2002, said meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center in said City, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of malting said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK PH-I