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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
MISCELLANEOUS
May 5, 2011
IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda
IP2 Commentary: IC sets a new precedent for sustainable development [submitted by the City
Manager]
IP3 Memorandum from the Director of Finance: FY2011 Budget Amendment (Second)
IP4 News Release: East Side Recycling Center Progress Update
IP5 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Absence
IP6 Building Permit Information — April 2011
IP7 The Planner — May 2, 2011
IP8 Invitation: Coralville Lake Veterans Trail Dedication Ceremony - May 30, 2011
DRAFT MINUTES
IP9 Planning and Zoning Commission: April 21, 2011
IP10 Historic Preservation Commission: April 14, 2011
IP11 Board of Adjustment: April 13, 2011
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IP1
City Council Meeting Schedule and
CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas May 5, 2011
www.icgov.org
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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MONDAY, MAY 16
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Regular Work Session
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TUESDAY, MAY 17
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
Coralville
4:00p Joint Meeting
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MONDAY, MAY 30
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Memorial Day — City Offices Closed
♦
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Regular Work Session
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TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
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MONDAY, JUNE 20
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Regular Work Session
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TUESDAY, JUNE 21
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
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TUESDAY, JULY 5
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Special Work Session
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
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MONDAY, JULY 18
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Regular Work Session
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TUESDAY, JULY 19
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
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MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Regular Work Session
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
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City Council Meeting Schedule and
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CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas May 5, 2011
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♦ MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Regular Work Session
♦ TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
7:00p Regular Formal Council Meeting
♦ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
1:00p -5:00p Strategic Planning Session
♦ MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
2:00p -5:30p Strategic Planning Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
University of Iowa Boathouse
Emma J. Harvat Hall
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April 25 - May 1, 2011 CBJ 15
COMMENTARY
IC sets a new precedent for sustainable development
Designed to meet the high- 4
est level of certification in the
LEED green rating system,
Iowa City's East Side Recycling
Center (ESRC) will serve as a
regional hub for material con - I
servation and reuse. III
The project was recently
noted by the Iowa City Press
Citizen as "a truly green build-
ing." What is unique about the
project is the extent to which it _
has succeeded towards achiev-
ing both economic and eco-
logical sustainability, addressing larger
social issues worthy of a civic project
In their book, Cradle to Cradle, William
McDonough and Michael Braungart illus-
trate the potential of dosed -loop manu-
facturing to bring about a new industrial
revolution, free of waste and pollution.
The central principle of a dosed -loop is
waste equals food. Each material output
is either composted into natural nutrients
and returned to the ecosystem or remanu-
factured into new products.
The project owner and developer, the
city of Iowa City, borrows the concept of
the closed -loop system from manufactur-
ing and applies it to public finance. Where-
as taxation is the central mechanism by
which governments obtain funding for
Arpan
Bakshi
public services, the ESRC has
expanded the definition of
sustainable economics. The
ESRC rejects the conventional
premise of green building, the
use of conserved operational
costs as a debt instrument to
enable the principal of higher
first costs. Instead, the project
owner funds the activity of
waste diversion from revenue
generated by the waste collec-
tion of materials which cannot
be recycled. This diversion of
materials from landfills in turn creates lo-
cal jobs in composting, material recovery
and recycling industries.
The ESRC facilities include a salvage
barn to promote the reuse of building
materials. The social and market implica-
tions of such a facility preface a discussion
about how building owners could pool
their collective resources into a central
building material salvage system. If such
a tracking effort were to be developed, it
would evolve the salvage barn from retail-
er into service provider, keeping inventory
of all available building components, in-
cluding replacement cycles and estimated
life spans. Such a central database would
match -make any given disposal request
from Owner A with a relevant purchase
request from Owner B, diverting building
waste from landfills altogether.
In addition to its reuse and recycling
facilities, the ESRC complex features an
environmental education center which
fully integrates resources available at the
project site. Historically, natural resource
efficiency was not a limiting factor at a
time when a largely unpopulated world
had undiscovered resources.
In this decade, both resource scarcity
and rising living standards in emerging
markets are cause for maximizing the
economic value of resources available to
a project To accomplish this, a designer
must apply whole - systems thinking. As a
primary designer of project, I can provide
insight into the concepts which shaped
the design.
The building is raised above grade to
allow stormwater to follow its natural
path. Once storm water reaches the site
boundary, it is contained and filtered to
reduce its burden on the public stormwa-
ter system. The building orientation takes
advantage of local solar position for de-
sirable heat gain in winter months and is
shaded for summer months. The building
envelope is composed of spectrally selec-
tive glazing and thermally insulative glass
channels to bring natural daylight inside
without excessive winter heat loss.
Renewable energy sources are used to
reduce the size of mechanical systems,
helping reduce necessary power plant
capacity during peak hours of electrical
demand. The design strategies employed
work together and form synergies be-
tween the site, water, energy and comfort
aspects of the project
Moving forward, the ESRC will provide
other public entities and private develop-
ers with a case study worthy of careful
consideration. It is neither the high -per-
formance design alone nor the integrated
project delivery which can make this proj-
ect possible — nor is it the foresight with
which an informed owner /developer can
frame the design discussion. In reality the
successful execution of a truly sustainable
development requires all three — forward -
thinking owner /developer, innovative de-
sign strategies and a design process inclu-
sive of all stakeholders from the earliest
stages of design.
Iowa City has made a contribution to
the discourse of sustainability for forth-
coming capital investments, and an in-
trinsically educational experience for its
residents.
Arpan Bakshi is a sustainability consultant in New York
City. He serves as president of the International Building
Performance Simulation Association, New York Chapter
and lectures at Columbia University.
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Date: May 4, 2011
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To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Kevin O'Malley, Director of Financ
Re: FY 2011 Budget Amendment (Second)
As you may recall, cities in Iowa are not allowed to exceed program expenditure budget
authority throughout the year. Budgets represent fiscal estimates of what the City intends to
spend. Often however, funding and timing changes occur to the receipt of expected federal and
state funds. The first budget amendment authorized the City to carryover unspent program
authority from FY2010. This second budget amendment hearing is for City Council to approve
amendments that have occured since September 3, 2010 through April 20, 2011. Many of
these amendments are a result of our review and presentation of the FY2012 capital
improvement projects. It was at that point in time that we recognized certain projects estimates
needed revision and other projects would not occur in FY2011 but would in FY2012.
There are several operational amendments recognizing additional expenditures in the following
program areas:
Public Safety $402,830 Additional costs in Criminal Investigations,
Emergency Communications, Police Grants, Fire Station #4 startup costs, and flood
related costs not covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Public Works $736,679 Additional costs in Snow & Ice Removal, Street
Cleaning, and Traffic Engineering projects. appropriation for Cemetery
Culture & Recreation $185,180 Carryover app ro p
capital outlay and Columbarium, Library Strategic Plan, and Library Gifts account
expenditures.
Comm. & Econ. Dev. $4,620,264 Additional expenses for CDBG, UniverCity,
and the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant. tor special election costs, grants
General Government $152,913 To pay p
accountant, and to increase from half to full -time the Document Services supervisor
position in the General Fund.
Larger revenue amendments include the following:
recognition of one additional payment of Local Option Sales Tax- $746,180
reduction of interest income — ($1,063,177)
reduction /timing of federal /state grants — ($28,159,131)
increase in parking permit revenue & impact fees, and landfill charges - $1,764,102
CDBG loan repayment and other contributions - $2,831,859
General obligation bond refunding and UniverCity home sales - $13,192,047
The budget amendment process does not allow for increasing property taxes but allows for the
recognition of additional revenues and the authorization for additional expenditures. Additional
information on individual amendments is available upon request. If there are any questions
before the meeting please contact me at 356 -5053.
Novo' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Form 653V AMENDMENT OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET
The City Council of Iowa City in JOHNSON County, Iowa
will meet at 410E Washington Street City Hall
at 7:00 pm on May 17, 2011
(hour) (Date)
,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011
roman
by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following functions for the reasons given.
Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity.
Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash
Amending revenues to recognize general obligation bond refunding, capital improvement projects moved to FY2012,
receipt of parking permit and impact fees, UniverCity home sales, and reduction of interest income. Amending
expenditures for timing of capital improvement projects, Community Development Block Grant loans, special election
costs, additional public safety and flood recovery costs, and additional street and traffic engineering costs.
There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in
expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non - property tax revenues and cash balances not
budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.
Clerk/ Finance Officer Name
Total Budget
as certified
or last amended
Current
Amendment
Total Budget
after Current
Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1
47,788,547
47,788,547
Less: Uncollectted Property Taxes -Levy Year 2
0
0
Net Current Property Taxes 3
47,768,547
0
47,788,547
Delinquent Property Taxes 4
0
0
TIF Revenues 5
840,114
840,114
Other City Taxes 6
10,264,413
746,180
11,010,593
Licenses & Permits 7
1,335,333
7,019
1,342,352
Use of Money and Property 8
2,186,957
- 1,063,177
1,123,780
Intergovernmental 9
113,941,586
- 28,159,131
85,782,455
Charges for Services 10
39,621,066
1,764,102
41,385,168
Special Assessments 11
0
0
0
Miscellaneous 12
4,803,581
2,831,859
7,635,440
Other Financing Sources 13
119,025,760
13,192,047
132,217,807
Total Revenues and Other Sources 14
339,807,357
- 10,681,101
329,126,256
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety 15
20,410,378
402,830
20,813,208
Public Works 16
13,685,613
736,679
14,422,292
Health and Social services 17
0
0
0
Culture and Recreation 18
12,194,884
185,180
12,380,064
Community and Economic Development 19
35,532,223
4,620,264
40,152,487
General Government 20
8,359,325
152,913
8,512,238
Debt Service 21
14,045,403
150,000
14,195,403
Capital Projects 22
69,027,498
- 125,311
68,902,187
Total Government Activities Expenditures 23
173,255,324
6,122,555
179,377,879
Business Type /Enterprises 24
128,403,784
- 27,112,075
101,291,709
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures 25
301,659,108
- 20,989,520
280,669,588
Transfers Out 26
95,081,715
- 1,413,908
93,667,807
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 27
396,740,823
- 22,403,428
374,337,395
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Fiscal Year 28
- 56,933,466
11,722,327
- 45,211,139
Continuing Appropriation 291
01
N/A
0
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 301
315,974,5351
315,974,535
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31
259,041,0691
11,722,3271
270,763,396
Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash
Amending revenues to recognize general obligation bond refunding, capital improvement projects moved to FY2012,
receipt of parking permit and impact fees, UniverCity home sales, and reduction of interest income. Amending
expenditures for timing of capital improvement projects, Community Development Block Grant loans, special election
costs, additional public safety and flood recovery costs, and additional street and traffic engineering costs.
There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in
expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non - property tax revenues and cash balances not
budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.
Clerk/ Finance Officer Name
52 -483
CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
To the Auditor of JOHNSON
County, Iowa:
The City Council of Iowa City in said County /Counties met on May 17, 2011
,at the place and hour set in the notice, a copy of which accompanies this certificate and is certified as to
publication. Upon taking up the proposed amendment, it was considered and taxpayers were heard for and against
the amendment.
The Council, after hearing all taxpayers wishing to be heard and considering the statements made by them, gave
final consideration to the proposed amendment(s) to the budget and modifications proposed at the hearing, if any.
thereupon, the following resolution was introduced.
RESOLUTION No.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 31 2011
(AS AMENDED LAST ON September 21, 2010 .)
Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Iowa City
Section 1. Following notice published May 6, 2011
and the public hearing held, May 17, 2011 the current budget (as previously amended) is amended as set out
herein and in the detail by fund type and activity that supports this resolution which was considered at that hearing:
Passed this day of
(Day) (MonthlYear)
Signature
City Clerk/Finance Officer
Signature
Mayor
Total Budget
Total Budget
as certified
Current
after Current
or last amended
Amendment
Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
47,788,547
0
47,788,547
Taxes Levied on Property 1
Less: Uncollectted Property Taxes -Levy Year 2
3
0
47,788,547
0
0
0
47,788,547
Net Current Property Taxes
0
0
0
Delinquent Property Taxes 4
5
840,114
0
840,114
TIF Revenues
Other City Taxes 6
10,264,413
746,180
11,010,593
Licenses & Permits 7
1,335,333
7,019
1,342,352
Use of Money and Property 8
2,186,957
- 1,063,177
1,123,780
Intergovernmental 9
113,941,586
- 28,159,131
85,782,455
Charges for Services 10
39,621,066
1,764,102
41,385,168
Special Assessments 11
12
0
4,803,581
0
2,831,859
0
7,635,440
Miscellaneous
Other Financing Sources 13
119,025,760
13,192,047
132,217,807
Total Revenues and Other Sources 14
339,807,357
- 10,681,101
329,126,256
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
20,410,378
402,830
20,813,208
Public Safety 15
Public Works 16
13,685,613
736,679
14,422,292
Health and Social Services 17
0
0
0
12,194,884
185,180
12,380,064
Culture and Recreation 18
Community and Economic Development 19
35,532,223
4,620,264
40,152,487
General Government 20
8,359,325
152,913
8,512,238
Debt Service 21
14,045,403
150,000
14,195,403
Capital Projects 22
69,027,498
- 125,311
68,902,187
Total Government Activities Expenditures 23
173,255,324
6,122,555
179,377,879
Business Type /Enterprises 24
128,403,784
- 27,112,075
101,291,709
Total Gov Activities& Business Expenditures 25
301,659,108
- 20,989,520
280,669,588
Transfers Out 26
95,081,715
- 1,413,908
93,667,807
Total Expend itures/Transfers Out 27
396,740,823
- 22,403,428
374,337,395
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expend itures/Transfers Out Fiscal Year 28
- 56,933,466
11,722,327
- 45,211,139
Continuing Appropriation 291
01
N/A
0
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30
315,974,535
0
315,974,535
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31
259,041,069
11,722,327
270,763,396
Passed this day of
(Day) (MonthlYear)
Signature
City Clerk/Finance Officer
Signature
Mayor
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Iowa City General Ledger System
Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
008851 Revised permit revenue estimates based on 06.30.10 actuals. Permit 10.12.10 497,000.00
rates increased July 1, 2009 - also an increase in number of
permits issued.
008852 FY11 allocation for Refuse carts moved to / utilized in FY10. 10.12.10 - 132,000.00
Total
Date
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Jrnl #
Notes
Amendment
Type: C Carry Forward
09.06.10
120,000.00
240,000.00
008752
Carryover FY10 CIP funds.
008753
Carryover unused budget in PCD Admin.
09.06.10
1,491.00
008754
Carryover not approved by Interim CM, correcting JE 48662C.
09.06.10
- 18,074.00
008755
Carryover of FY10 Cable Division budget.
09.06.10
70,894.00
008756
Carryover of FY10 CIP funds.
09.06.10
26,674.00
53,348.00
008757
FY10 carryover for the purchase of buses. Y
09.06.10
2,120,778.00
2,301,634.00
008859
Carryover request denied due to funding in 61P #4514.
10.15.10
- 18,000.00
009092
Carryover of funding from FY10.
02.01.11
700,000.00
009143
Carryover of funds for projects.
03.07.11
6,799.00
TOTAL for
Type: C Carry Forward
---- ---- -- - - --
2,267,452.00
-- ----- -- - -
3,338,092.00
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Amendment
Type: S Supplemental
008845
Police overhire of 1.0 FTE effective late December, 2010, due to
10.11.10
34,600.00
military deployment. Total officer deployment of 3.0 FTE, one
anticipated for retirement shortly after anticipated return.
Pre - approved by Interim City Manater 08.27.10.
008846
Amend for purchase of welder. Previously have rented this
10.11.10
1,995.00
equipment or paid for welding service.
008847
Amend for revised LOST estimate from IA Dept of Revenue dates
10.11.10
746,180.00
08.12.10.
008848
REAP Grant awarded to Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Phase II.
10.11.10
Reduce contributions / donations in FY2011.
008849
Coralville: Revision based on final FY11 contract. Johnson County:
10.11.10
- 30,750.00
FY10 billing $34,000 (full year), Pig incident $1,000 + FY11 1st 3
qtrs $26,250.
008851 Revised permit revenue estimates based on 06.30.10 actuals. Permit 10.12.10 497,000.00
rates increased July 1, 2009 - also an increase in number of
permits issued.
008852 FY11 allocation for Refuse carts moved to / utilized in FY10. 10.12.10 - 132,000.00
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Iowa City General Ledger System
Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
Date
Jrnl # Notes
008854 Revised estimate based on 06.30.10 actual. Fine revenue was down 10.12.10
significantly in FY2010 due to issuance of courtesy tickets to
'first -time' offenders.
008880 Amend for various changes /corrections discussed during the FY12 11.01.10
budget discussion with staff & interim City Manager.
008882 Higher costs for the rental of 6 endloaders and plow blades. 10.25.10
008883 Authorize the purchase of laptops and software for use in the field 10.25.10
in compliance with Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.
008890 Utilizing donations account #101224($3,841) and current donation of 10.26.10
$1,200 to purchase istation software.
Total
Total Revenues Expenditures
- 98,000.00
440,828.00 179,500.00
23,800.00
26,189.00 26,189.00
1,200.00 5,041.00
008917
Move project out one year per Public works Director.
11.03.10
- 1,000,000.00
- 1,500,000.00
008918
Revised project per Public Works Director.
11.03.10
- 25,000,000.00
- 25,000,000.00
008922
REVISED PER 11.03.10 EFFECTIVE DATE OF .50 FEE INCREASE TO
11.03.10
- 17,246.00
RECYCLING, SPECIAL PICK -UPS NOT BUDGETED.
008927
Revised project per Public Works Director.
11.05.10
- 540,000.00
- 524,000.00
008929
Revised project per Public Works Director.
11.05.10
- 800,000.00
- 800,000.00
008930
Revised apparatus CIP for Station #4 from the Fire Chief.
11.05.10
- 72,000.00
- 144,000.00
008931
Revised estimate on the purchase of a replacement fire truck.
11.07.10
54,000.00
008932
Revised estimate per FAA GO letter.
11.07.10
- 435,000.00
- 456,750.00
008933
Revised estimate and funding from the City Engineer.
11.07.10
548,739.00
1,272,478.00
008947
AMEND FOR PILOT FROM ICHA. THIS PAYMENT WAS THE RESULT OF FY2010
11.09.10
18,000.00
18,000.00
BUDGET DISCUSSIONS AND PRIORITY SETTING WITH CITY COUNCIL.
008949
Correcting JE #8933 per CIP plan.
11.09.10
- 175,000.00
008950
Revise project to match sewer funding.
11.09.10
178,498.00
008951
Revised timing per Public Works Director.
11.09.10
- 6,596,300.00
- 6,596,300.00
008952
Correcting JE #8719 negative posting.
11.09.10
360,000.00
008962
Revised estimate per Public Works Director.
11.13.10
- 589,719.00
- 763,527.00
008963
Revised estimate per Airport Operations Specialist.
11.13.10
- 100,000.00
100,000.00
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Iowa City General Ledger System
Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
008972 AMEND FOR ITEMS REVIE
WITH STAFF, ACTING CITY MANAGER.
008992 Budget for sale of land. 12.03.10 376,500.00
008993 Amend for Anniston village loan payoff in FY2011. Per Steve Long / 12.06.10 2,900,000.00 2,700,000.00
PCD, $2.9 million flood construction loan to private developer is
being restructured through a private loan in Dec, 2010. Funds were
paid out of 2300 - 456440 but w/b deposited into CDBG 2100 - 454107
to be treated as regular program income, with $2.7 million to be
awarded by City Council in January, 2011, for new projects. Project
expenditures anticipated to extend into FY2012, will budget 100% in
FY2011 & carryover unexpended appropriations at year -end.
008996 Amend for additional University Fire 28E revenue, based on final 12.07.10 22,100.00
revenue calc.
008997 Eliminate CDBG funding for West Side Levy, per Steve Long / PCD. 12.07.10 - 1,900,000.00 - 1,900,000.00
Project moved to CIP, to be funded from state grants and GO Bonds.
009002 Possibly correcting double posting of expenditure to Lower 12.07.10 - 548,739.00
Muscatine CIP.
009016 Move project per CIP discussion on 12/9/10/ 12.13.10 - 95,000.00 - 190,000.00
009017 Amend for UniverCity Program. 12.14.10 1,172,689.00 1,150,000.00
$1.25 total from IJOBS
$250,000 total from UI
$4.5 mill est. for total of homes purchased & sold
$20- 25,000 est. for reimb of exp by purchases (legal fees, util,
etc.)
Total
Date
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Jrnl #
Notes
008964
Revised estimate per Airport operations Specialist.
11.13.10
- 475,000.00
- 498,750.00
008965
Removed project per Airport Operations Specialist.
11.13.10
- 225,000.00
- 237,500.00
008966
Revised timing of project per Public Works Director.
11.13.10
- 750,000.00
- 750,000.00
008967
Project funded in FY10 using FY09 General Obligation Bonds.
11.13.10
- 220,000.00
- 440,000.00
008968
Establish budget authority for EECBG Program. Budget full
11.15.10
340,000.00
601,596.00
remaining appropriations in FY11.
008969
Amend for various changes / corrections discussed during the FY12
11.16.10
355,019.00
- 61,816.00
budget discussion with staff & interim City Manager.
008970
Revised revenue estimates per Finance Director.
11.16.10
- 1,063,177.00
WED DURING THE FY12 BUDGET PREP & MEETINGS
12.13.10
62,200.00
37,000.00
008972 AMEND FOR ITEMS REVIE
WITH STAFF, ACTING CITY MANAGER.
008992 Budget for sale of land. 12.03.10 376,500.00
008993 Amend for Anniston village loan payoff in FY2011. Per Steve Long / 12.06.10 2,900,000.00 2,700,000.00
PCD, $2.9 million flood construction loan to private developer is
being restructured through a private loan in Dec, 2010. Funds were
paid out of 2300 - 456440 but w/b deposited into CDBG 2100 - 454107
to be treated as regular program income, with $2.7 million to be
awarded by City Council in January, 2011, for new projects. Project
expenditures anticipated to extend into FY2012, will budget 100% in
FY2011 & carryover unexpended appropriations at year -end.
008996 Amend for additional University Fire 28E revenue, based on final 12.07.10 22,100.00
revenue calc.
008997 Eliminate CDBG funding for West Side Levy, per Steve Long / PCD. 12.07.10 - 1,900,000.00 - 1,900,000.00
Project moved to CIP, to be funded from state grants and GO Bonds.
009002 Possibly correcting double posting of expenditure to Lower 12.07.10 - 548,739.00
Muscatine CIP.
009016 Move project per CIP discussion on 12/9/10/ 12.13.10 - 95,000.00 - 190,000.00
009017 Amend for UniverCity Program. 12.14.10 1,172,689.00 1,150,000.00
$1.25 total from IJOBS
$250,000 total from UI
$4.5 mill est. for total of homes purchased & sold
$20- 25,000 est. for reimb of exp by purchases (legal fees, util,
etc.)
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Iowa City General Ledger System
Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
009064 Amend for the addition of a 1.0 FTE Grant Accountant position, to 01.24.11
be effective December, 2011.
Amend for reallocation of .50 of the 1.0 FTE Document Services
Supervisory position to the General Fund, previously charged to ITS
for web - related duties.
009066 Amend Temporary Wages per FY11 budget request. 01.24.11
009067 Amend for IDOT test program - LED School Zone speed limit signs on 01.24.11
Benton & Rohret Rd.
009068 Reduce Farmer's Market projected revenue from Sale of Merchandise, 01.24.11
per review during the FY2012 budget prep.
009069 Reduced estimate on Nuisance Complaint Administration Fee, per 01.24.11
review during the FY2012 budget prep.
009093
Correcting JE #8655.
02.01.11
009094
Total
02.01.11
Date
line item coding.
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Jrnl #
Notes
Correct JE #8739, Line 4. Entered as an increase in DS funding from
02.01.11
009019
Amend JCCOG funding based on JCCOG Board's FY11 budget assessment.
12.15.10
7,154.00
- 17,165.00
CM.
01.14.11
Correct JE #8931, Line 3 to increase funding for Fire Truck.
02.01.11
- 1,500,000.00
- 3,000,000.00
009057
Move project funding out one year per
02.17.11
009142
Correcting Journal Entry 8712 carryover of CIP funds.
009059
Per City Engineer on 1/14/11.
01.20.11
009061
Transfer remaining FS #2 interfund loan amount, based on final
01.24.11
209,179.00
209,179.00
project costs. Total loan principal of $2,184,178.31. $975,000
transferred in FY2008, remainder on 06.30.11.
009063
Amend for receipt of Parking Impact Fees in FY2011 and use of
01.24.11
1,020,000.00
510,000.0(
monies for lump sum payment on SouthSide Parking Facility's
interfund loan.
009064 Amend for the addition of a 1.0 FTE Grant Accountant position, to 01.24.11
be effective December, 2011.
Amend for reallocation of .50 of the 1.0 FTE Document Services
Supervisory position to the General Fund, previously charged to ITS
for web - related duties.
009066 Amend Temporary Wages per FY11 budget request. 01.24.11
009067 Amend for IDOT test program - LED School Zone speed limit signs on 01.24.11
Benton & Rohret Rd.
009068 Reduce Farmer's Market projected revenue from Sale of Merchandise, 01.24.11
per review during the FY2012 budget prep.
009069 Reduced estimate on Nuisance Complaint Administration Fee, per 01.24.11
review during the FY2012 budget prep.
009093
Correcting JE #8655.
02.01.11
009094
Correct JE #8621 line 5 cost center (program) and GL expenditure
02.01.11
line item coding.
009095
Correct JE #8739, Line 4. Entered as an increase in DS funding from
02.01.11
operations, should have been a reduction due to 2010 refunding of
2001 and 2002 bond issues.
009096
Correct JE #8931, Line 3 to increase funding for Fire Truck.
02.01.11
009119
Correct entry to include in budget.
02.17.11
009142
Correcting Journal Entry 8712 carryover of CIP funds.
03.07.11
13,000.00
- 8,000.00
- 19,000.00
67,550.00
15,200.00
13,000.00
- 7,428.00 32,145.00
- 799.028.00
108,000.00
6,596,300.00 6,596,300.00
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Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
Total
Total Revenues Expenditures
20,000.00
- 12,000.00
Date
Jrnl #
Notes
106,200.00
009147
Travel expenses to cover the cost of viable leads in cold case
03.08.11
40,450.00
investigations.
Q09155
713 Eastmoor Demolition Expenses paid by General Fund.
03.15.11
6,000.00
55,000.00
04.07.11
009205
Decrease in revenue.
009206
Amending for purchase of aerial photograpy and engineering
04.07.11
software.
009207
Increase in contracted improvements and add temp employee to assist
04.07.11
in compliance with state and federal regulations.
009208
Amend to fund the Iowa River corridor model to depict flood
04.07.11
mitigation improvements made by the U of I and Coralville.
009209
Expansion of street sweeping program by added a used vehicle.
04.07.11
009210
Changing the timing of billings to July versus March.
04.07.11
009212
Amend to cover unanticipated repair expenses.
04.07.11
009213
To record reimb from U of I on installation of electrical service
04.07.11
for Deeded Body program.
009214
Library Board authorization for facilities consultant and IT
04.07.11
upgrade.
009215
Revise revenue estimates.
04.07.11
009216
Revise revenue estimate.
04.07.11
009217
Library board authorization for building improvements, aid to
04.07.11
agencies, and consultants. Also, recognizing additional library
donations.
009218
Library Board authorization of the Bookmarks program and
04.07.11
recognition of additional library donations.
009219
Amend budget to recognize actual grant expenditures and revenue.
04.07.11
009224
Hire special prosecuter for cases when CAO has a conflict with
04.07.11
prosecuting an employee /board /commission member.
009225
Additional dumpsters for Ballfields and Tournaments.
04.07.11
009226
Snow removal in the Normandy Drive area and emergency removal of
04.07.11
hazardous trees.
Total
Total Revenues Expenditures
20,000.00
- 12,000.00
14,250.00
106,200.00
5,000.00
25,000.00
40,450.00
- 31,680.00
7,550.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
55,000.00
12,000.00
20,000.00
44,500.00 26,300.00
13,000.00 23,500.00
4,470.00 26,700.00
2,000.00
3,100.00
16,380.00
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Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
Total
Date
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Jrnl #
009231
Notes
Amend to pay County Auditor fees for 2 elections: the regular
04.08.11
83,363.00
November 2009 election - $34,541.85 which took place in FY2010 but
wasn't billed until August 2010(FY11). The 2nd election was the 21
ordinance special election held in November 2010 - $48,820.66
04.11.11
90,000.00
90,000.00
009232
Non - covered HMGP expenses.
009233
Budget for unexpected revenue and affordable housing projects.
04.11.11
500,000.00
500,000.00
009234
Amend to book expenditure and transfer authority.
04.11.11
200,000.00
400,000.00
009235
Finance review - to carve budget out of Fire Emergency Ops.
04.11.11
105,000.00
009236
Finance review - Criminal Investigations, Emergency Communications,
04.11.11
187,000.00
JoCo Task Force & Domestic Violence Grant cost centers have
exceeded current program authority.
009238
Amend to create budget for journal entry that was done in September
04.15.11
8,191.00
2010. JE was done to move $ from incorrect cost center - 456420.
009239
Moving purchase of chemical shed to Parks CIP.
04.20.11
24,500.00
30,000.00
009240
To provide budget authority to purchase 17 acres of land.
04.20.11
250,000.00
500,000.00
009241
To move funding from CIP to General Fund for FY10 expenditure on
04.20.11
Cemetery building.
009242
Increase salaries and overtime for snow and ice removal.
04.21.11
415,000.00
009243
Increase budget for salaries and overtime on Street Cleaning.
04.21.11
290,000.00
009244
Revised revenue estimate.
04.21.11
150,000.00
009245
To establish budget for 2011C GO Bond Refunding.
04.21.11
11,200,000.00
150,000.00
009251
Amend CIP budget authority per spending.
04.26.11
711,000.00
1,422,000.00
------ -- - --- --
- 12,948,553.00
----- --- -- -
- 25,741,520.00
- --
TOTAL for
Type: S Supplemental
Amendment
Type: T Budget Transfer
008853
Revised GL# for forfeiture monies.
10.12.10
008898
Move Stationmaster Budget from 421500 to 421600
10.21.10
008946
Correct JE #8847, revised LOST estimate to Non -Op Admin
11.09.10
008990
Correct GL#
11.30.10
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Amendments by Type and Journal Entry Number
For The Period 09.03.10 to 04.30.11
Total
Date Total Revenues Expenditures
Jrnl # Notes
009007 Revisions to budget per Fire Chief. 12.08.10
009060 Budget revision per Steve Long. 01.20.11
009065 Move S.Side Substation operating budget to Admin cost center, per 01.24.11
Rick Wyss.
009071 Correcting JE 8889 to a budget JE. 01.25.11
009073 Correcting JE # 9065. 01.25.11
009116 Reversing correcting budget entry. 02.10.11
009141 Purchase of fitness asessment equipment for employee health and 03.07.11
fitness screening.
009154 Fund 4316 CC Change to 445100 03.11.11
009211 Move in FY12 expenditures and reduce some FY11 expenditures. This 04.07.11
will fund the MidAmercian Parnership agreement and asset mgmt
program.
009221 Replacing 1999 Zodiac watercraft for use on Iowa Rivers rescues. 04.07.11
009223 Correction of JE #9173R. 04.07.11
-------- -- - - -- - ---- -- - - - - - --
TOTAL for Type: T Budget Transfers
- -- ---- -- - - --- --- ----- --- ---
GRAND TOTAL - 10,681,101.00 - 22,403,428.00
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DATE: May 5, 2011
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: Absence
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my contact information.
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BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
April 2011
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
.Type of Improvement :
ADD - Addition
ALT - Alteration
REP - Repair
FND - Foundation Only
NEW -New
OTH - Other type of construction
Type of Use:
RSF - Residential Single Family
RDF - Residential Duplex
RMF - Three or more residential
RAC - Residential Accessory Building
MIX - Mixed
NON - Non - residential
OTH - Other
Page :
Date :
2
5/2/2011
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To :
From :
From
4/1/2011
4/30/2011
Bureau Report
BLDI I -00154 STRATTON, MARGARET M 1611 E COURT ST ADD RAC 0 0 $1,068
STORAGE ADDITION FOR DETACHED GARAGE
BLD11 -00188 NORMAN CATE 313 BLACKHAWK ST ADD RAC 0 0 $900
OPEN PORCH ADDITION FOR ACCESSORY APARTMENT
Total ADD /RAC permits: 2 Total Valuation : $1,968
BLD11 -00038 TAS PROPERTIES 614 IOWA AVE ADD RDF 2 0 $3,000
EXTEND FRONT PORCH FOR DUPLEX UNDER EXISTING ROOF
Total ADD /RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation : $3,000
BLD11 -00161 RON & PAULA WEIGEL
211 BLACK SPRINGS CIR
Tyne
Type
0 0
Pen-nit Number Name
Address
Impr
Use Stories Units
Valuation
BLD10 -00607 VERIZON WIRELESS
1814 1/2 LOWER MUSCAT]
ADD
NON 0 0
$35,000
ADD ANTENNAE TO EXISTING CELL TOWER
1 0
BLD11 -00165 PETE & HAZEL SEABA
1117 DENBIGH DR
ADD RSF
BLD10 -00504 OLD BRICK EPISCOPAL CO
20 E MARKET ST
ADD
NON 0 0
$20,000
3 NEW ANTENNAE FOR EXISTING BELL TOWER EQUIPMENT LOCATION
BLD11 -00123 ANTHONY MAAS
1734 F ST
Total ADD /NON permits: 2
ADDITION FOR SFD
Total Valuation :
$55,000
BLDI I -00154 STRATTON, MARGARET M 1611 E COURT ST ADD RAC 0 0 $1,068
STORAGE ADDITION FOR DETACHED GARAGE
BLD11 -00188 NORMAN CATE 313 BLACKHAWK ST ADD RAC 0 0 $900
OPEN PORCH ADDITION FOR ACCESSORY APARTMENT
Total ADD /RAC permits: 2 Total Valuation : $1,968
BLD11 -00038 TAS PROPERTIES 614 IOWA AVE ADD RDF 2 0 $3,000
EXTEND FRONT PORCH FOR DUPLEX UNDER EXISTING ROOF
Total ADD /RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation : $3,000
BLD11 -00161 RON & PAULA WEIGEL
211 BLACK SPRINGS CIR
ADD RSF
KITCHEN ADDITION AND REMODEL FOR SFD
0 0
$60,000
BLDI 1 -00200 BRUCE WESTEMEYER
953 ARLINGTON DR
ADD RSF
ADDITION FOR SFD
0 0
$10,000
BLD11 -00180 EDWARD & CONNIE BRIN
45 NORWOOD CIR
ADD RSF
REPLACE EXISTING 18 X 14 ROOM WITH 18 X 20 ADDITION
1 0
BLD11 -00165 PETE & HAZEL SEABA
1117 DENBIGH DR
ADD RSF
3 SEASON PORCH AND DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
$2,000
BLD11 -00083 SUKUMAR & SUMITA GHO
839 SPENCER DR
ADD RSF
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD11 -00123 ANTHONY MAAS
1734 F ST
ADD RSF
ADDITION FOR SFD
Permit after the fact - addition framed as per owner
BLDI I -00181 KELLY M & LUCAS J BART
1324 GOLDENROD DR
ADD RSF
REMOVE AND REPLACE DECK FOR SFD
BLD11 -00172 JAMES A COCHRAN
3305 ARBOR DR
ADD RSF
SCREEN PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD11 -00206 JANET V ASHMAN
903 5TH AVE
ADD RSF
REMOVE AND REPLACE CARPORT FOR SFD
BLD11 -00163 KOHLER, NICOLE E
620 2ND AVE
ADD RSF
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
BLDI I -00219 SEDREL, MARY CHRISTINE
1855 GRASLON DR
ADD RSF
STORAGE ADDITION FOR SFD
0 0
$280,000
0 0
$65,000
0 0
$60,000
0 0
$35,000
0 0
$20,000
0 0
$10,000
0 0
$6,552
0 0
$3,372
1 0
$2,400
0 0
$2,000
0 0
$2,000
Total ADD /RSF permits: 11 Total Valuation : $486,324'
City of Iowa City
Page : 3
Date : 5/2/2011 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To : 4/l/2011
Census Bureau Report
From : 4/30/2011
T "e Type
Pennit Number Name Address
Imnr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLDI 1-00162 HODGE CONSTRUCTION 1725 N DODGE ST
ALT NON 1 0 $1,130,863
REMODEL NEWS OFFICES FOR FUTURE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES
BLDI 1 -00187 RSM MCGLADREY, INC. 125 S DUBUQUE ST #4
ALT NON 5 0 $549,000
REMODEL 2/3 OF 4TH FLOOR OFFICE BUILDING
BLD11 -00024 CITY OF IOWA CITY 220 S CAPITOL ST
ALT NON 0 0 $473,250
ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT
BLD11 -00023 CITY OF IOWA CITY 220 S DUBUQUE ST
ALT NON 0 0 $241,100
ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT
BLDI I -00131 BASTA 121 IOWA AVE
ALT NON 2 0 $150,000
SPRINKLER EXISTING RESTAURANT, CHANGE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COSMETIC REPAIRS
BLD11 -00119 OC GROUP LC 201 S CLINTON ST 101
ALT NON 0 0 $95,000
TAKE OUT RESTAURANT IN MALL TENANT SPACE
BLDI 1 -00182 U OF I COMMUNITY HEALT 1130 S SCOTT BLVD
ALT NON 1 0 $92,685
ALTERATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
BLDI 1 -00022 CITY OF IOWA CITY 220 S GILBERT ST
ALT NON 0 0 $73,750
ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT
BLDI 1 -00029 WAL -MART STORES #172 919 HIGHWAY 1 WEST
ALT NON 1 0 $60,000
WIRELESS STORE TENANT FINISH
BLDIO -00505 VERIZON WIRELESS 637 FOSTER RD
ALT NON 0 0 $35,000
REPLACE 6 ANTENNAE ON CELL TOWER
BLDIO -00506 VERIZON WIRELESS 2990 INDUSTRIAL PARK R
ALT NON 0 0 $20,000
REPLACE 3 ANTENNAE ON EXISTING CELL TOWER
3 ADDITIONAL ANTENNAE ADDED TO PROJECT (1/21/2011)
BLDIO -00508 VERIZON WIRELESS 1900 MORNINGSIDE DR
ALT NON 0 0 $20,000
REPLACE 3 ANTENNAE IN CELL TOWER/CUPOLA
BLDI 1 -00198 STREB INV PRTNRSHP L C 2010 S RIVERSIDE DR
ALT NON 0 0 $15,000
ADD PITCHED ROOF TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING
BLDI 1 -00225 HARRISON STREET REAL E 1010 S GILBERT ST
ALT NON 1 0 $11,395
CHANGE OF USE TO FITNESS STUDIO - INDOOR COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USE
BLD06 -00517 HILLEL HOUSE 122 E MARKET ST
ALT NON 0 0 $2,200
CHANGE RESTROOM DOOR SWING AND REPLACE FIXTURES
BLD06 -00751 SPORTS COLUMN 12 S DUBUQUE ST
ALT NON 0 0 $2,000
REMODEL RESTROOM FOR BAR/RESTAURANT
RECALCULATE OCCUPANT LOAD
BLD11 -00210 TAKANAMI 219 IOWA AVE TAKANAM
ALT NON 0 0 $1,000
DOOR IN FIREWALL TO EXPAND RESTAURANT
BLD11 -00217 TERESA MORROW 520 E WASHINGTON ST
ALT NON 0 0 $1,000
change of use in existing building that has been vacant more than a year
Total ALT /NON permits: 18
Total Valuation : $2,973,243
BLD11 -00152 TRUDI & JACK ROSAZZA 7 AUDUBON PL
ALT RDF 1 0 $18,200
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 4 SEASON FOR DUPLEX CONDO UNIT
BLD11 -00167 MARTHA CHRISTENSEN 71 BRENTWOOD DR
ALT RDF 1 0 $12,795
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON
BLDI 1-00101 JOHN ECKRICH 67 NOTTING HILL LN
ALT RDF 0 0 $4,000
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON
Page : 4
Date : 5/2/2011
To: 4/1/2011
From : 4/30/2011
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
BLD11 -00130 CITY OF IOWA CITY
Type
Type
RSF
Pen-nit Number Name Address
Impr
Use Stories Units
Valuation
Total ALT /RDF permits: 3
Total Valuation :
$34,995
BLD11 -00208 CITY OF IOWA CITY
519 N JOHNSON ST
ALT
RSF
BLD11 -00068 BRAD HOUSER 1000 OAKCREST AVE
ALT
RMF 3 0
$68,200
REMODEL APARTMENTS IN APARTMENT BUILDING AND RESIDE
BLD11 -00176 MONTCLAIR PARK LC 201 N 1ST AVE
ALT
RMF 0 0
$25,348
CONVERT OFFICE INTO AN EFFICIENCY APARTMENT
$39,000
REMODEL AND REPAIR SFD
Total ALT /RMF permits: 2
Total Valuation :
$93,548
BLD11 -00130 CITY OF IOWA CITY
329 DOUGLASS CT
ALT
RSF
1 0
$50,000
ALTERATION OF SFD
BLD11 -00208 CITY OF IOWA CITY
519 N JOHNSON ST
ALT
RSF
0 0
$42,413
KITCHEN /BATH REMODEL AND WINDOWS FOR
SFD
BLD11 -00115 CITY OF IOWA CITY
336 DOUGLAS CT
ALT
RSF
1 0
$39,000
REMODEL AND REPAIR SFD
BLD11 -00218 MARJORIE RAHE
340 FERSON AVE
ALT
RSF
0 0
$34,600
ALTERATION OF SFD
BLDI I -00168 MARK LEVINE & EMILY W
530 S GOVERNOR ST
ALT
RSF
0 0
$28,500
BASEMENT FINISH FOR SFD
BLDI I -00201 TIM & LYNN SKOPEC
68 ACORN CT
ALT
RSF
0 0
$17,000
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO SUNROOM ADDITION
BLD11 -00211 WILLIAM HESSON
1553 WILD PRAIRIE DR
ALT
RSF
0 0
$15,492
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 4 SEASON
BLD11 -00164 EARL STROUD
1804 LAKESIDE DR
ALT
RSF
0 0
$14,963
BASEMENT FINISH FOR SFD
BLD11 -00214 RICKY
6 CHARLES DR
ALT
RSF
0 0
$12,200
FAMILY ROOM AND BATH IN BASEMENT FOR SFD
BLDI 1 -00192 CHARLES F GROSE
611 BROOKLAND PARK D
ALT
RSF
0 0
$10,950
BATH REMODEL FOR SF
BLD11 -00169 DERRICK & LARISSA LAVI
441 MAGOWAN AVE
ALT
RSF
0 0
$9,000
REFRAME ROOF
BLD11 -00191 MARY & RANDALL BECKM
2013 UNION RD
ALT
RSF
0 0
$6,655
BATH REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD11 -00150 AMY & JASON SCHMIDT -RL
805 WYLDE GREEN RD
ALT
RSF
0 0
$3,052
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON PORCH
BLD11 -00174 TONITA RIOS
309 N DODGE ST
ALT
RSF
0 0
$2,572
ADD BASEMENT BEDROOM FOR SFD
BLDI I -00238 ROBERT & ANDREA DOMS
860 MCCOLLISTER CT
ALT
RSF
0 0
$1,500
FRAME AND DRYWALL BASEMENT EXTERIOR WALLS FOR SFD
NO CEILING FINISHES
BI-DI I -00197 JOANN B BENDER
2433 NEVADA AVE
ALT
RSF
0 0
$1,200
BASEMENT EGRESS WINDOWS
BLD11 -00220 MARJORIE HUBLER
526 N GOVERNOR ST
ALT
RSF
2 0
$200
REMOVE 2ND KITHCHEN AND CONVERT DUPLEX TO SFD
Total ALT /RSF permits: 17
Total Valuation :
$289,297
Page :
5
Date :
5/2/2011
To:
4/1/2011
From :
4/30/2011
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Pen-nit Number Name Address
BLD11 -00232 SCHLECHTE, JANET A; TRU 340 MAGOWAN AVE
FENCE ALONG SOUTH PROPERTY LINE
BLDI I -00132 LAURIE MCCORMICK & LIZ 2205 ABBEY LN
RETAINING WALL FOR SFD
BLD11 -00194 KEITH YENTER 734 OAKLAND AVE
FENCE ON SOUTH PROPERTY LINE FOR SFD
Total NEW /OTH permits: 3
BLD11 -00226 KEVIN S SHANNON
28' x 30' detached garage
BLD 11 -00149 JOE GAFFEY
DETACHED GARAGE ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD11 -00106 JOHN DERBY
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED GARAGES
402 MYRTLE AVE -433 OAK PARK COURT
710 CLARK ST
1020 ROCHESTER AVE
Total NEW /RAC permits: 2
402 MYRTLE AVE
Type Tyne
Imnr Use Stories Units Valuation
NEW OTH 0 0 $8,500
NEW OTH 0 0 $4,200
NEW OTH 0 0 $1,000
Total Valuation : $13,700
NEW RAC 2 0 $14,000
NEW RAC 1 0 $4,000
Total Valuation : $18,000
NEW RDF 2 2 $588,224
Total NEW /RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation : $588,224
BLDI I -00159 DAMON KEEN & CHER CA 1121 PRAIRIE GRASS LN
NEW
RSF 1 1
$270,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE'
BLD11 -00203 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 19 EVERSULL LN
NEW
RSF 1 1
$193,122
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD11 -00184 B & H BUILDERS 1822 CHELSEA CT
NEW
RSF 2 1
$165,650
ZERO LOT SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD11 -00185 B & H BUILDERS 1818 CHELSEA CT
NEW
RSF 2 1
$165,650
ZERO LOT SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, REQUIRED TREES
Total NEW /RSF permits: 4
Total Valuation :
$794,422
BLD11 -00178 JOHN N & LINDA B YUTZY 435 S DODGE ST REP RAC 1 0 $2,000
REPAIR/REPLACE RAFTERS FOR DETACHED GARAGE, REROOF
Total REP /RAC permits: 1 Total Valuation : $2,000
BLD11 -00170 PENNINGROTH APTS LTD 715 BRADLEY ST
2 EGRESS WINDOWS FOR RDF UNIT
715B BRADLEY ST
REP RDF 0 0 $484
Total REP /RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation : $484'
BLD11 -00173 EAGLE PROPERTY 2470 LAKESIDE DR
FIRE REPAIR FOR APTS #4, #8, #12 AND HALLWAY
REP RMF 0 0 $44,623
Page: 6 City of Iowa City
Date : 5/2/2011 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 4/1/2011
From Census 4/30/2011 Census Bureau Report
Pen-nit Number Name
Address
BLD11 -00137 SVOBODA RENTALS LLC
427 N DUBUQUE ST
REROOF RMF
RMF
BLD11 -00230 HERITAGE PROPERTY MAN
320 SAMOA CT
REPLACE DECK FOR TOWNHOUSE UNIT
RMF
BLD11 -00231 GENEVIEVE E STAUDT 20
324 SAMOA CT
REPLACE DECK FOR RMF UNIT
RMF
BLDI 1-00155 HERITAGE PROPERTY MAN
321 SAMOA CT
REPLACE DECK FOR TOWNHOUSE UNIT
RMF
BLDI 1 -00156 HERITAGE PROPERTY MAN
325 SAMOA CT
REPLACE DECK FOR TOWNHOUSE UNIT
RMF
BLDI 1 -00157 HERITAGE PROPERTY MAN
329 SAMOA CT
DECK REPLACEMENT FOR TOWNHOUSE UNIT
RMF
Total REP /RMF permits: 7
Type Tyne
hmr-
Use
Stories
Units
REP
RMF
0
0
REP
RMF
2
0
REP
RMF
0
0
REP
RMF
0
0
REP
RMF
0
0
REP
RMF
0
0
BLD11 -00221 HOBART, JERI M
1205 SEYMOUR AVE REP
SIDING FOR SFD IN HISTORIC DISTRICT
BLDI 1 -00121 CITY OF IOWA CITY
826 E DAVENPORT ST REP
KITCHEN AND HOUSE REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD11 -00199 BEN MILLER
1020 FAIRCHILD ST REP
REPLACE WEST FOUNDATION WALL FOR SFD
BLD05 -00344 ANN CROWLEY
125 S MT VERNON DR REP
REPAIR BEAM AND FOOTINGS FOR RAISED GARAGE FLOOR
BLD11 -00175 AUSTEN FIALA
4 BANGOR CIR REP
ADD FOUNDATION ANCHORS FOR GARAGE
BLD11 -00234 CITY OF IOWA CITY
2721 MUSCATINE AVE REP
REPLACE DECK FOR SFD
BLD11 -00235 CITY OF IOWA CITY
2727 MUSCATINE AVE REP
REPLACE DECK FOR SFD
BLDI 1-00124 LAWRENCE R SINCHAK
648 S LUCAS ST REP
REPAIRS, BATHROOM, LAUNDRY HOOKUP AND
FRONT STEPS FOR SFD
BLD10 -00734 EASTERN IOWA PROPS LT
2104 MIAMI DR REP
WINDOWS FOR SFD
BLD11 -00212 GERALD STAMP
1029 N DODGE ST REP
REPLACE FRONT STEPS FOR SFD
BLD 11 -00171 LIA KROEZE
627 S 1 ST AVE REP
FOUNDATION REPAIR FOR SFD
BLDI1 -00209 CITY OF IOWA CITY
1807 LOWER MUSCATINE REP
REPLACE FRONT STEPS FOR SFD
BLDIO -00467 SANDERSFELD PROPS LLC
607 MELROSE AVE REP
EGRESS WINDOWS FOR SFD
BLDI 1 -00196 CONNER, MAUREEN
525 OAKLAND AVE REP
FRONT STEPS FOR SFD IN HISTORIC DISTRICT
BLD11 -00179 VICTORIA LAUR
1643 HEMINGWAY LN REP
REPAIR WATER DAMAGE FOR SFD
BLDI I -00166 ROGER & BAERBEL ANDER
614 N JOHNSON ST REP
FRONT STEPS AND STOOP FOR SFD
Total Valuation
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
RSF
0
0
0
It
III
10
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
It
Valuation
$18,000
$4,000
$4,000
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
$76,023
$45,000
$33,045
$14,600
$10,000
$3,300
$3,250
$3,250
$2,400
$2,000
$1,700
$1,500
$1,471
$1,000
$675
$280
$100
Page :
Date :
7
5/2/2011
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To :
From :
4/1/2011
4/30/2011
Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Pen-nit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
Total REP /RSF permits: 16 Total Valuation : $123,571
GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 91 VALUATION: $5,553,799
DEPARTMENT
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• Public Art
• Urban Planning
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Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week is sched-
uled May I6 -20. Check out this
year's events! Pages 2 -3.
Transportation plans
MPOJC is looking for feedback
on transportation plans. Page 4_
Family Fun!
Head to Grant Wood School on
Saturday,April 30 for Family Fun, 1
Fitness & Safety Day! Page 6.
M
T�0 WEEK OF MAY 2, 201 1
PLANNER
E- newsletter for the City of Iowa City
Planning and Community Development Department
WIND ENERGY BUSINESS
COMING TO IOWA CITY
Iowa City became part of the State of Iowa's burgeoning wind energy in-
dustry when, at the Iowa Wind Energy Assocation annual conference in
Des Moines on April 28, it was announced that Nadicom (North American
Ductile Iron Company), a start -up ductile iron foundry, will build an $85
million facility in Iowa City to manufacture large castings for the wind tur-
bine market.While the wind turbine market is the primary focus, Nadicom
hopes to diversify, as well.
Nadicom, headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, is the first manufacturer to
locate in the City's Wind Energy Supply Chain Campus adjacent to the
Scott Six Business Park in southeast Iowa City. The City's Economic Devel-
opment Division has been work-
ing closely with the Iowa City Area
Development Group (ICAD) to
draw wind energy suppliers to the
new industrial park.
Nadicom will bring with it 175
new jobs, including machinists, en-
gineers, administrative staff, and
other positions. Average pay will
be $23 per hour, including ben-
efits, according to the company,
with a $35 per hour wage for top
jobs — well above the $15.76 av-
erage wage in Johnson County. In
addition, the foundry is expected
to generate more than $900,000
in property taxes each year.
Operations should get underway
in 2013, pending local and state
approvals. For more info, contact
Economic Development Coordina-
tor Wendy Ford at wndy -ford@
iowa - city.org or call 319.356.5248.
The Planner, week of May 2, 201 1 — page 2
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
MDE16
BIKE TO WORKWEEK SCHEDULED MAY 16 -20
With gas prices headed steadily up-
ward, maybe you've considered al-
ternative modes of transportation to
help cut expenses — like riding your
bike to work. May 16 might be a great
day to get started, as that's the first
day of "Bike to Work Week," an annu-
al event held to promote bicycling as
well as bicycling's benefits to personal
health and the environment.This year,
Bike to Work Week is being spon-
sored by the City of Iowa City, City
of Coralville, and the Think Bicycles
Coalition of Johnson County, a group
of bike shops and other businesses
that foster, support, and promote bi-
cycling in the community. Daily events
are scheduled throughout the week,
including:
Monday, May 16
Breakfast kick -off
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
30th Century Bicycles
310 E. Prentiss Street, Iowa City
Kick off the week with a free break-
fast! Food will be provided by RedAv-
ocado. Wake Up Iowa City will pro-
vide the coffee.While you're there, be
sure to register for door prizes!
Bike / Bus / Car Race
11:33 a.m. start time
Route: Coralville Public Library
to Iowa City Public Library
This annual event, sponsored by
MPOJC, pits elected officials against
one another to see who wins a race
from the Coralville Public Library to
the Iowa City Public Library using dif-
ferent modes of transportation — a
continued on next page
The Planner, week of May 2, 201 1 — page 3
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
BIKE TO WORKWEEK
continued from previous page
bike, a bus, and a car.This year, Iowa
City Councilman Mike Wright, Coral -
ville CouncilmanTom Gill, and County
Supervisor Pat Harney will compete.
Tuesday, May 17
Virtual tour of
bicycling simulator
12:00 noon
MacLean Hall, Room 31 1
(southwest corner of Pentacrest)
Take a free tour of the Hank Virtual
Environments Lab, an immersive /in-
teractive bicycling simulator, and ride
the bike through virtual "Bike Town."
Local research findings on bicyclists
crossing intersections will also be
presented.
Wednesday, May 18
Old Pi to New Pi ride
5:30 p.m.
Route: Chauncey Swan Park in
Iowa City to New Pioneer Co -op
in Coralville
New Pioneer Co -op hosts is annual
fun ride from the Iowa City store to
the Coralville store. Live music, food,
and door prizes will be offered. Come
along! No pre- registration required.
Rain date:Thursday, May 19.
Friday, May 20
End -of -week celebration
5 p.m.
Hawkeye Hideaway
310 E. Prentiss Street, Iowa City
The end -of- the -week celebration will
feature the Heels & Wheels Fashion
Show, hosted by the Johnson County
Trails Foundation, and live music. Priz-
es will also be awarded, so be sure to
register!
Other events
i J
A bicycle rodeo helps teach children
aged 12 and under the skills, precau-
tions, and importance of riding a bi-
cycle safely. In conjunction with AAA,
the Bicyclists of Iowa City will host
several rodeos at area schools. The
events are free and the public is in-
vited to participate.The schedule is:
Grant Wood Elementary
Saturday, April 30, 1 to 3 p.m.
Horn Elementary
Wednesday, May 4, 3 to 5 p.m.
Longfellow Elementary
Monday, May 9, 3 to 5 p.m.
Hoover Elementary
Friday, May 21, 3 to 5 p.m.
North Liberty Rec Center
Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Lucas Elementary
A Bike Rodeo is also planned for Lu-
cas Elementary, but details are not yet
available.
Prize drawings
If you plan to ride during Bike to Work
Week, register online at www.think-
bicycles.org /bike -to- work -week/
pledge -to- ride -btww /.Your name will
be automatically entered for a chance
to win a prize in the drawings!
For information on more Bike to
Work events, visit the website for
the Think Bicycles Coalition at www.
thinkbicycles.org.
New trail maps
P
now available
The 2011 Iowa City Metro Area
Trails Map, with updated trail in-
formation for Coralville, Iowa
City, North Liberty, Tiffin, Uni-
versity Heights, and surround-
ing areas of the county, are now
available. Existing and proposed
trails, wide sidewalks, and paved
shoulders are all indicated on the
map, as well as park amenities for
hikers, bicyclists, and other out-
door enthusiasts.
Copies of the map are available
free of charge at area libraries,
City Halls, Parks and Recreation
offices, and local bike shops.
The Planner, week of May 2, 201 1 — page 4
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION PLANS &PROGRAMS
MEETINGS SET FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK
The Metropolitan Planning Organiza-
tion of Johnson County ( MPOJC) has
prepared drafts of three documents
that make recommendations for fu-
ture transportation projects — and
now, they're looking for feedback
from the public.
FY 12 Transportation
Planning Work Program
This document outlines MPOJC's
work schedule for fiscal year 2012.
Projects on this list are proposed by
communities that are represented
on the Urbanized Area Policy Board,
and range from special projects that
have been requested by a community
to ongoing, routine, carryover, and /or
mandated projects that are required
by the Federal Highway Administra-
tion, the Federal Transit Administra-
tion, and /or the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
To view the Transportation Planning
Work Program, visit www.mpojc.org.
To submit comments, e -mail Assis-
tant Transportation Planner Kristo-
pher Ackerson at kristopher-acker-
son@iowa- city.org or fax them to
319.356.5217. Public comment may
also be made at the following meet-
ings:
Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee
May 17, 10:30 a.m.
Emma Harvat Hall — City Hall
410 E.Washington Street, Iowa City
Urbanized Area Policy Board
May 25, 4 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Coralville City Hall
1512 7th Street, Coralville
Roadways to railroads
Transportation plans prepared by MPOJC consider every possible mode of transporta-
tion used in the metro area — from pedestrians and public transit to bicycles, automo-
biles, trains, and planes.
The Transportation Planning Work
Program will be considered for adop-
tion at the UAPB meeting. All com-
ments received by May 24 will be for-
warded to the Board.
FY 12 -15 Transportation
Improvement Program
The Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) document lists the
transportation projects — road, rail,
and transit — that have been funded
with federal funds in the Iowa City ur-
banized area in fiscal years 2012 -2015.
The TIP is a programming document
that identifies projects, timelines, and
sources of funding, including fed-
eral Surface Transportation Program
(STP) and Transportation Enhance-
ment (TE) funds. After it's approved
locally, the TIP is submitted to the
Iowa Department of Transportation.
Some of the Iowa City projects con-
tained in the proposed TIP include:
Transit signage at bus stops
Estimated project cost: $46,000
STP funds: $37,000
Anticipated letting: FYI I
Lower Muscatine Road
reconstruction from
Sycamore Street to First Avenue
* Estimated project cost: $3,700,000
* STP funds: $1,720,000
* Anticipated letting: FYI 2
continued on next page
The Planner, week of May 2, 201 1 — page 5
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION PLANS &PROGRAMS
continued from previous page
Dubuque Street /
Iowa River Pedestrian Bridge
(AKA Butler Bridge)
Estimated project cost: $630,000
� STP funds: $480,000
Anticipated letting: FYI I
First Avenue /
Iowa Interstate Railroad
grade separation project
Estimated project cost: $6,400,000
STP funds: $2,423,561
Anticipated letting: FY 12
Pedestrian bridge over
1 -80 at Dubuque Street
Estimated project cost: $1.4 million
STP funds: $547,398
Anticipated letting: FY 12
To view the FYI 2 -15 Transportation
Improvement Program document,
visit www.mpojc.org.
To submit comments, e -mail Assis-
tant Transportation Planner Kristo-
pher Ackerson at kristopher- acker-
son@iowa- city.org or fax them to
319.356.5217. Public comment may
also be made at the following meet-
ings:
Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee
May 17, 10:30 a.m.
Emma Harvat Hall — City Hall
410 E.Washington Street, Iowa City
Urbanized Area Policy Board
May 25, 4 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Coralville City Hall
1512 7th Street, Coralville
The Transportation Improvement
Program will be considered for adop-
tion at the UAPB meeting. All com-
ments received by May 24 will be for-
warded to the board.
Long -Range Transportation Plan
MPOJC is also in the early stages of
updating its Long -Range Transpor-
tation Plan, which considers future
transportation projects, helps de-
termine community transportation
needs, and guides decisions about
federally funded transportation im-
provements and funding for the next
25 years.They are asking residents of
Iowa City and surrounding communi-
ties for input on proposed transpor-
tation- related infrastructure projects.
Because the plan will impact the en-
tire metropolitan area, MPOJC hopes
to gather feedback from residents of
Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty,
Tiffin, University Heights, and unin-
corporated Johnson County.
Project proposals have been submit-
ted by each community in the urban-
ized area and must be included in
the MPO Long -Range Transportation
Plan to be eligible for federal funding.
The plan will be adopted in May 2012.
The next public meeting is scheduled:
May 4,5:30 p.m.
North Ridge Pavilion
North Ridge Park
2250 Holiday Road, Coralville
For more information, please con-
tact MPOJC Assistant Transportation
Planner Kent Ralston at 319.356.5253
or send an e -mail to kent - ralston@
Iowa- city.org.
The Planner, week of May 2, 201 1 — page 6
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
FAMILY FUN, FITNESS AND SAFETY DAY
PLANNED APRIL 30 AT GRANT WOOD
Bike Rodeo, Safety Village, fitness testing, bird walk and other events!
Kids and all other members of the
family will have a chance to learn
important lessons about safety and
fitness during a series of activities
scheduled this Saturday, April 30 from
I to 3 p.m. at Grant Wood School,
1930 Lakeside Drive. Family Fun, Fit-
ness and Safety Day, now in its third
year, will feature a wide variety of
demonstrations, interactive presenta-
tions, and activities to teach children
how to stay safe while riding bikes,
playing outdoors, and in other situa-
tions.
The event is open to the public, and
there is no fee to participate. Make
plans to attend, and invite your neigh-
bors, too!
Safety education events
Safety education events will include:
Bike Rodeo and Safety Village,
which will provide learning opportu-
nities on bike, car, pedestrian, traffic,
street, and intersection safety;
Generation RX and Katy's Kids
presentations by the University of
Iowa College of Pharmacy, regarding
the safe use of medication and the
dangers of inappropriate use;
"Take -Back Day" pharmaceuti-
cal drop -off (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.),
for free, proper disposal of unused or
expired medications (participants are
asked to remove medications from
vials and bottles and place them in a
baggie);
Tours of an Iowa City fire truck and
Johnson County ambulance, and a
chance to meet members of these
emergency teams; and
Bike helmet sales, available at a
discounted price.
Fitness events
Fitness events will include:
Fitness testing by Health Iowa /
University of Iowa Student Health
Service;
A bird walk and a bike ride on Syc-
amore Trail; and
Zumba demonstrations, to show-
case this popular form of aerobic ex-
ercise.
Drawings for free helmets, bicycle
lights and bells will also be held.
Family Fun, Fitness and Safety Day
is sponsored by the Grant Wood
Neighborhood Association, City of
Iowa City (including the Neighbor-
hood Services, Fire, Landfill, Police,
and Public Library Departments),
AAA, American Red Cross (Grant
Wood chapter), Bicyclists of Iowa
City, Bike to Work Week Committee,
Drug Enforcement Agency, Engineers
for a Sustainable World, Health Iowa
and the UI Student Health Service,
Iowa Bike Coalition, Iowa City Bike
Library, Iowa City Bird Club, Johnson
County Ambulance Service, Univer-
sity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Children's Hospital, and University of
Iowa School of Pharmacy.
For more information, contact Marcia
Bollinger at 319.356.5237 or e -mail
marcia - bollinger @iowa - city.org.
Safety Village
This educational play area near Grant Wood School helps teach children about pedes-
trian and car safety measures in a miniature town that includes buildings, streets, traffic
lights, and crosswalks that children navigate in pedal cars. SafetyVillage provides a setting
where children can learn and practice safety rules in real -life situations.
The Planner, week of May 2, 201 1 — page 7
DEPARTMENT MEETINGS & OTHER EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
This is a tentative schedule of upcoming meetings
To verify that the meeting will be held, check the calen-
dar on the City website at www.icgov.org /calendar or
call the Planning & Community Development office at
319.356.5230.
Meetings will be held at City Hall at 410 E. Washing-
ton Street unless noted otherwise. Individual meeting
rooms are listed with the meeting information below.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Public Art Advisory Committee
3:30 p.m. — Lobby Conference Room
Planning & Zoning Commission
7 p.m. — Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
Board of Adjustment
5:15 p.m. — Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
THURSDAY, MAY 12
Historic Preservation Commission
6 p.m.— Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
THURSDAY, MAY 19
Housing & Community Development Commission
6:30 p.m. — Lobby Conference Room, City Hall
Planning & Zoning Commission
7 p.m. — Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
TO VIEW AGENDAS & MEETING
PACKETS FOR CITY MEETINGS
Agendas and meeting packets for all scheduled
meetings are posted to the City's website at least
24 hours in advance.To view agendas and
other information, go to the City Calendar at
www.icgov.org /calendar
and click on the date of the meeting. A list of all
meetings scheduled for that day will appear. Click on
the appropriate "View agenda for this event" link
to be directed to the agenda and meeting materials.
IOWA RIVER WATER TRAIL
DEDICATION CEREMONY,
FLOAT TRIP SET MAY 7
Join the Iowa River Water Trail partners and fellow pad-
dlers on Saturday, May 7, to celebrate the official designa-
tion of the Iowa River Water Trail from Iowa City to the
Mississippi River as an Iowa Water Trail. MPOJC is a spon-
soring partner for the event.
There is a $25 fee per person, which includes lunch, shuttle,
and a canoe or kayak.The number of canoes and kayaks is
limited, so feel free to bring your own, if you prefer. Life
jackets will be required.
The day kicks off with an "Early Bird Paddle" from Sturgis
Ferry Access in Iowa City to Hills Access from 8 to 1 1:30
a.m., followed by the dedication ceremony and lunch at
Hills Access from 1 1:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An "Afternoon
Paddle" from 12:30 to 4 p.m. will take place from the Hills
Access to the River Junction Access.
Register online at www.lowaRiverWaterTrail.com. For
more information, contact Louisa County Conservation at
319.523.8381 or e-mail Iccb @lccb.org.
HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
SCHEDULED MAY 15
Friends of Historic Preservation will host a Parade of His-
toric Homes on Sunday, May 15 from I to 5 p.m. to cel-
ebrate National Historic Preservation Month.The tour will
focus on Plum Grove and the Moffitt houses along Ginter,
Pickard and Friendly Streets. Fee is $10 per person, and
children under 12 are admitted free. Proceeds will support
the work of Friends of Historic Preservation. For more
information, visit www.ic - fhp.org /new /index.html.
Eight Moffitt
cottages will
be included on
the Parade of
Historic Homes
Tour on May 15.
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATION
Jeff Davidson
Director
319.356.5232
jeff- davidson @iowa - city.org
Janet Dvorsky
Administrative Secretary
319.356.5230
janet- dvorsl<y @iowa - city.org
Joy Bayshore
Clerk
319.356.5230
joy- bayshore @iowa - city.org
URBAN PLANNING
Robert Miklo
Senior Planner
319.356.5240
bob- mil<lo @iowa - city.org
Urban Planners
Karen Howard
319.356.5251
I<aren-howard@iowa-city.org
Christina Kuecker
Historic Preservation
319.356.5243
christina- I<uecl<er@
iowa - city.org
Sarah Walz
Board of Adjustment
319.356.5239
sarah -walz @iowa - city.org
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Steve Long
Coordinator
319.356.5250
steve-long@iowa-city.org
Community
Development Planners
Tracy Hightshoe
319.356.5244
tracy- hghtshoe @iowa - city.org
Doug Ongie
319.356.5479
doug -ongie @iowa - city.org
David Purdy
319.356.5489
david -purdy @iowa - city.org
Housing Rehabilitation
Specialists
David Powers
319.356.5233
david - powers @iowa - city.org
Jeff Vanatter
319.356.5128
jeff-vanatter@iowa-city.org
Liz Osborne
Program Assistant
319.356.5246
liz-osborne@iowa-city.org
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Wendy Ford
Coordinator
319.356.5248
wendy-ford@iowa-city.org
MPOJC
John Yapp
Executive Director
319.356.5252
john -yapp @iowa - city.org
Transportation Planners
Brad Neumann
319.356.5235
brad- neumann @iowa - city.org
Kent Ralston
319.356.5253
Kent- ralston @iowa - city.org
Kristopher Ackerson
319.356.5247
kristopher- akerson@
iowa - city.org
Darian Nagle -Gamm
319.356.5254
darian - nagle -gamm@
iowa - city.org
Human Services Planner
Linda Severson
Coordinator
319.356.5242
linda- severson @iowa - city.org
NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES
& PUBLIC ART
Marcia Bollinger
Coordinator of
Neighborhood Services
& Iowa City Public Art Program
319.356.5237
marcia- bollinger @iowa - city.org
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
CORALVILLE LAKE PROJECT
�. 2850 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD NE
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 -7820
May 1, 2011
City of Iowa City
Mayor Matt Hayek and City Council
410 East Washington St
Iowa City IA 52240
Dear Mayor and City Council
M
2011 HAY -f; RI p,
CITY CLERhi-
iC 'A CITY,
The following veterans will be honored on Memorial Day at the annual Veterans Trail
Dedication Ceremony, May 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM. Our selections for this year's honor
are as follows:
Robert W. Benson
Richard D. Elliott
Chester L. Laws
Thomas W. Meade
David A. Megan
Bruce A. Shceff
Jimmie L. Thompson
The Corps of Engineers would be honored to have you in attendance at the dedication
ceremony. The ceremony will be conducted at the East Overlook Picnic Area located
on the east side of the dam. In the event of rain the ceremony will be conducted in the
ranger storage area adjacent to the visitor center.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 319 - 338 -3543 ext.
6310.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey H. Peck
Natural Resource Specialist/Park Ranger
C'
Dedica ; ' nies will be conduct
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 21, 2011 - 7:00 PM - FORMAL
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
M
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Elizabeth Koppes, Michelle Payne,
Wally Plahutnik, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Freerks
STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker, Bob Miklo, Sara Greenwood Hektoen
OTHERS PRESENT: Jesse Allen, Duane Musser
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The Commission voted 6 -0 ( Freerks absent) to approve REZ11 -00001 and SUB10- 00016, an
application submitted by Rochester Ridge LLC for a rezoning from Low Density Single
Family (RS -5) zone to Planned Development Overlay - Low Density Single Family (OPD -5)
zone and a preliminary plat for Rochester Ridge, a 55 -lot, 23.22 acre residential subdivision
located at 2949 Rochester Avenue subject to:
• The Wetland mitigation Plan being approved by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers;
• A long -term maintenance plan for the wetland /storm -water detention located in
Outlot A by the Home Owners Association being included in the legal papers with the
final plat;
• The applicant working with the City Forester to find a location for the replacement
trees that cannot be planted on site. This should be worked out prior to Council
consideration.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
DEVLOPMENT ITEM:
REZ11- 00001 /SUB10- 00016: Discussion of an application submitted by Rochester Ridge
LLC for a rezoning from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) zone to Planned Development
Overlay - Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) zone and a preliminary plat for Rochester
Ridge, a 55 -tot, 23.22 acre residential subdivision located at 2949 Rochester Avenue.
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 21, 2011 - Formal
Page 2 of 6
Kuecker explained that this application had come before the Commission previously, and had been
deferred until a wetland mitigation plan could be submitted. Kuecker said that the plan has now
been submitted. She explained that the sensitive areas ordinance and the Army Corp of Engineers
will require any wetland disturbance to be mitigated. Kuecker said that a portion of the mitigation is
to take place off -site and in wetland banks within the Iowa River Watershed.
Kuecker noted that the planned subdivision is for 55 single family lots located south of Rochester
Avenue. There are three outlots, one of which is a small outlot for a mailbox cluster, the second is
a trail connection and the third outlot is the storm -water detention area.
Kuecker said that the major changes to the plan from the last time it was before the Commission
include clarification on the tree buffer, the extension of Outlot A, and shifts to the grade, utilities
and lot boundaries.
Kuecker said that the wetland mitigation plan seems to meet all of the requirements of the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
Staff recommends approval subject to the approval of the wetland mitigation plan by the Army
Corp of Engineers, a long -term maintenance plan for the wetlands and storm -water detention basin
needs to be included in the legal papers for the homeowners association, and the applicant needs
to work with the City Forester to place 134 replacement trees.
Kuecker noted that even though the wetlands are being affected, the applicant is incorporating a
few wetland features into the storm -water retention area above and beyond the mitigation
requirements.
Busard asked how many trees are being removed. Kuecker said that the applicant is, by
ordinance, allowed to remove 50% of the woodlands. If they remove more than that, then they
must place one replacement tree for every 200 square feet. Busard asked if scrub trees were
considered in this ratio. Miklo said the replacement requirement refers to trees with trunks at least
two inches in diameter. Miklo said that there is not an actual tree count; the replacement number is
based on square footage of woodlands. Plahutnik asked if Oulot C was where most of the
disturbance would take place and Kuecker said that there is a no- construction area in a portion of
Outlot C where none of the trees will be disturbed.
Kuecker noted that the applicant is planting an evergreen buffer between the arterial street and the
buildable areas of the lots. Koppes asked if the Forester had approved that and Kuecker said the
Forester has looked at the plan and did not raise any issues with the plan currently before the
Commission. Miklo noted that the evergreen buffer has been slightly adjusted since the last time
the plan was before the Commission.
Eastham asked if there would be pull -offs for motorists to park in while picking up mail at the mail
box clusters. Miklo replied that staff did not anticipate traffic volume in the development to be great
enough to warrant pull -over areas.
Weitzel asked for more information on the Corp's approval of the wetland mitigation. Kuecker
explained that in order for the Corp to approve a wetland mitigation plan the applicant must prove
that there is no way to do the development without impacting the wetland. Kuecker said the
applicant has demonstrated this. Weitzel asked a question concerning habitat disturbance and
Kuecker explained that only endangered or threatened species are considered for the purposes of
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 21, 2011 - Formal
Page 3 of 6
a wetland mitigation plan. Miklo noted that the property to the north of Rochester Avenue is a
preserve that will not be developed. Hopefully the wildlife will relocate there during the habitat
disturbance.
Busard asked if the applicant has indicated a phasing plan for this project. Kuecker said that the
applicant has indicated that the development will take place in several phases.
Eastham asked for more information about the off -site nature of the wetland mitigations. Kuecker
said that the total amount of wetlands being impacted is 2.08 acres; the required mitigation is of
3.54 acres.
Koppes opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Jesse Allen, 3704 Lower West Branch Road, made himself available for
Commission questions.
Eastham asked if it was correct that there were two separate areas involved in the wetland
mitigation. He asked if it was yet known where the wetland bank would be, and how much
mitigation would be occurring at each of the two sites. Allen said the bank is up by Tama and 2.6
acres will be in the bank up there; there will also be .8 acres of wooded wetlands on Harvest Farm
and Preserve, which is across the street from the subject property. Allen explained that the wooded
wetlands have a slightly different replacement ratio than the emergent wetlands. Eastham asked
for more information on the wetland bank. Allen explained that the bank is called the Soul Creek
Wetland Mitigation Bank, a pre - established bank of 1,000 -2,000 acres. This bank has already been
accepted by the Army Corp of Engineers. Developers seeking wetland mitigation can purchase
credits with the bank and which is monitored by and meets the guidelines of the Corp. Miklo
explained that the bank is a non - profit agency that is monitored by the Corp for compliance with
regulations.
Duane Musser, MMS Consultants, explained that MMS has previously used this wetland bank to
purchase credits for other developers. He said that the wetlands are reviewed and monitored each
year by the Corp. Musser said that Allen has a purchase agreement with the bank to buy the acres
needed for the necessary wetland mitigation. Musser said that while the Corp's first preference is
to have no impact on wetlands at all, the next preference is a professionally managed bank.
Musser said that the mitigation plan is a two -stage one. He said that the applicant's preference is
to mitigate everything through the wetland bank. The stream corridor restoration would occur at the
preserve, which would be monitored and maintained to meet both Corp and City requirements.
Musser noted that the area was not a wetland 100 years ago; it was a pasture. The development to
the east of the property brought in the hydrology that created the monoculture wetland. He said the
goal is to establish a good, healthy, diverse wetland. Musser said that even if it winds up that the
developer has to plant trees on city property elsewhere, he is committed to meeting his replanting
requirements.
Musser said that the developer is hoping to have the necessary Corp permits by mid -July. With
approval of tonight's application, the first phase of construction plans could potentially begin in the
fall.
Musser noted that there will be an entrance off Rochester for development activities so as not to
disturb existing neighborhoods with construction traffic.
No one else wished to speak to this issue and the public hearing was closed.
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 21, 2011 - Formal
Page 4 of 6
Payne moved to approve REV 1 -00001 and SUB10- 00016, an application submitted by
Rochester Ridge LLC for a rezoning from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) zone to Planned
Development Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) zone and a preliminary plat for
Rochester Ridge, a 55 -lot, 23.22 acre residential subdivision located at 2949 Rochester
Avenue subject to:
• The Wetland mitigation Plan being approved by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers;
• A long -term maintenance plan for the wetland /storm -water detention located in
Outlot A by the Home Owners Association being included in the legal papers with the
final plat;
• The applicant working with the City Forester to find a location for the replacement
trees that cannot be planted on site. This should be worked out prior to Council
consideration.
Plahutnik seconded.
Weitzel said that the applicant has shown considerable efforts to adapt his plan to the
environmental conditions present on site.
Busard said he is in favor of this application because poor quality wetlands are being traded for
good wetlands, and hop- scotch, sprawling development is being avoided by doing in -fill
development.
Plahutnik said that it would have been great if the City could have retained the area as parkland,
but that is not in the budget. He said that he is satisfied with the development as planned.
Eastham said he agreed that this is a reasonable plan for this parcel of land and he approves of
the off -site mitigation site.
Payne said that over time, this development will represent a positive change for the existing
neighborhood.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0 (Freerks absent).
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: April 7,2011:
Weitzel offered a correction to the minutes.
Plahutnik moved to approve the minutes as amended.
Payne seconded.
The motion carried 6 -0 (Freerks absent).
OTHER:
Miklo noted that he and Weitzel had attended the American Planning Association Conference in
Boston. He said that on thing he took away from the conference is the notion that the aging
population will have a large effect on future planning. The other demographic consideration is that
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 21, 2011 - Formal
Page 5 of 6
Generation Y is a larger generation than Generation X, and their housing demands are likely to be
more urban in nature. Miklo said that one statistic that he heard repeated at the conference was
that nationwide there is a 30 -year oversupply of single - family detached housing on large lots.
There was a prediction that more households would be seeking attached housing.
Payne noted that she had attended the most recent City Council meeting and the Dane property
had been an agenda item. She said there was an extensive discussion by the Council about the
rezoning application which resulted in a 5 -2 vote in favor of the application. She said the nature of
the discussion was much the same as the one the Commission had had.
Eastham said that he personally would be in favor of changing the Comprehensive Plan to take the
possible park on this property into account. Weitzel said that it was a complicated issue and it
would probably not be a bad idea to gather more input on the matter.
Koppes noted that this is Busard's final meeting as a Commissioner and thanked him for his
service.
Plahutnik noted that he has a busy travel schedule in May and may be missing some meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
Plahutnik motioned to adjourn.
Busard seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 6 -0 vote (Freerks absent).
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2011
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05/11
X
X
X
X
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DYER, CAROLYN
05/16
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EASTHAM, CHARLIE
05/11
X
X
X
X
X
FREERKS, ANN
05/13
X
X
X
X
O/E
KOPPES, ELIZABETH
05/12
X
X
X
X
X
PAYNE, MICHELLE
05/15
X
O/E
X
X
X
PLAHUTNIK, WALLY
05/15
X
X
X
O/E
X
WEITZEL, TIM
05/13
X
X
X
X
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TERM
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1/31
2/28
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05/11
X
X
X
EASTHAM, CHARLIE
05/11
X
X
X
FREERKS, ANN
05/13
X
X
X
KOPPES, ELIZABETH
05/12
X
X
X
PAYNE, MICHELLE
05/15
X
X
X
PLAHUTNIK, WALLY
05/15
X
X
X
WEITZEL, TIM
05/13
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting /No Quorum
05-05-11
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APRIL 14, 2011
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, William Downing,
Andrew Litton, David McMahon, Ginalie Swaim, Dana Thomann, Alicia
Trimble, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pam Michaud
STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker
OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, Thomas Hobart, Frannie Malone, Sean Malone, Jean
Walker
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action)
None.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Trimble called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA;
There was none.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
724 Ronalds Street.
Kuecker said this applicationis to install a twelve -foot wide curb cut onto Ronalds Street for a
ten -foot wide drive. She said this requires a curb cut permit from the Engineering Department,
and that is why the Commission is reviewing this.
Kuecker stated that the guidelines disallow curb cuts on a street if there is alley access. She
said this property does have alley access, so if the Commission decides to approve this, it
needs to grant an exception to the guideline, citing the guideline in the motion and explaining
why the exception is being made.
Kuecker said the applicant has indicated that the access is needed for handicapped
accessibility for the property, and staff sees that as a reasonable circumstance to allow an
exception and recommends approval as presented in the application. She said that approval
would involve an exception to section 4.12 of the Handbook, with the rationale being the unique
situation presented by the handicapped accessibility need for the property.
(Baldridge asked if there are any other curb cuts on that block of Ronalds Street. Kuecker
confirmed that there are several.
MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a project for
724 Ronalds Street as presented in the application as an exception to Section 4.12 of the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook that disallows curb cuts and driveways from
Historic Presevation Commission
April 14, 2011
Page 2
the street when access is available from an alley. The rationale for the exception is that a
unique situation is present in that the applicant cites a necessity for handicapped access
to the property and the lot is a double width lot. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion
carried on a vote of 9 -0 (McMahon and Michaud absent).
1205 Seymour Avenue.
Kuecker said this is an application for siding replacement. She said the Commission previously
approved siding replacement for this property and referred to the certificate that the Commission
approved at that time.
Kuecker stated that the applicant would like to propose a change in the material to be used for
the siding. She said the applicant proposes to use a fairly new product called LP SmartSide.
Kuecker said the Commission has not approved it before, so it needs to be looked at carefully to
make sure it will hold up as well as wood siding and the other wood substitute the Commission
has approved, fiber cement board.
Kuecker said that LP SmartSide is a wood composite material that she has been doing research
on. She said she has not found a lot of independent resources, so she has consulted some
contractors and housing inspectors regarding the product. Kuecker said the housing inspector
had seen some houses in the Fairfield area that had this material installed four to five years ago
and said it has held up well, except in areas of high moisture, and the inspector did not feel that
any material would have held up well in those locations.
Kuecker said that contractors noted that the material is easier to work with and install. She said
that it comes in longer sheets and is lighter to work with, so it is more economical for
homeowners. Kuecker said most of the contractors said they were hesitant to use the material
at first, because of its wood composite nature, but after doing research and seeing other
applications have felt that it is appropriate and useful.
Kuecker stated that locally, the Peninsula has been using LP SmartSide but only for the past
year. She said that, in general, the developers have been more satisfied with it than fiber
cement board because of ease of use.
Kuecker said that because this is a new product, the Commission needs to take time to look at it
in -depth and have the Commission be able to review it independently as well. She
recommended deferral to the next meeting to allow time for more research. Kuecker showed a
photograph of the house as well as houses on the Peninsula that have this product installed.
She said it has a very similar appearance to the fiber cement board. Kuecker said that there is
both a smooth and textured product.
Hobart, one of the owners of the property, said he discussed cedar siding with the Commission
a year ago. He said that project did not get completed, and in the meantime, he investigated
some possible alternatives. Hobart said there have been some improvements in the material,
and he feels confident that it will look good. He said it would be painted. Hobart said he is
probably leaning more toward the smooth surface, because what is there now is a redwood, and
the new material would look more like it is now. He said he would like to get this project started
as soon as possible.
Historic Presevation Commission
April 14, 2011
Page 3
Ackerson asked what is new about this product. Kuecker replied that previous wood composite
siding products have not had a good reputation for holding up over time, especially with
moisture. She said that SmartSide is the newest iteration that supposedly solves all the previous
problems of this type of siding.
Wagner said that he spoke with a salesperson at the lumber store, and the salesperson was
quite sold on the SmartSide. Ackerson asked what the binding material is in the product.
Wagner said it was probably some kind of polymer. He said the rationale behind allowing fiber
cement board is that it looks like wood from the street. Wagner said the rationale would be the
same for this product. He said that if it fails, in the end it would be the homeowner's problem.
Wagner said he likes the idea of a test.
Hobart said that one of the challenges he has is the archways. He said that his contractor, Clark
Griffin, feels they will be somewhat easier to do with the SmartSide than with the cement board.
Wagner said that professionally, he feels this will be as good as or better than fiber cement
board, although he is pleased with the durability of the fiber cement board. He said that the fiber
cement board pieces are heavy and sometimes are difficult to cut. Wagner recommending trying
the smooth finish SmartSide and have it be a test. He said that it will look like wood, and the
only person who stands to lose is the homeowner.
Hobart said he thought the product had been on the market for a few years. Griffin said the
company has been testing the product for ten years or more, but he was unaware of how long
the product has been installed on houses.
Baker asked what other historic preservation commissions have said about this product.
Kuecker answered that she was unable to find that information. She added that when the
Peninsula proposed this, the staff person working on that project tested a piece of the material
with soaking and other tests, and it seemed to hold up like fiber cement board.
Swaim said that if the Commission considers this a test case, it will still get requests for this
material this year or next. Ackerson said that the Commission may not know for 20 years what
the durability of the product is and that three years is not really a sufficient test for siding.
Trimble said that she didn't know if a test case is a good idea, if the Commission approves one
project and then has to turn down others it wouldn't be consistent. Swaim added that if the
material is easier to work with, there will be a flood of requests for it. Kuecker said that siding
replacement is not a common request for the Commission to review. She said that there are
probably a couple of projects per year, at most, and the owner usually has to give good reasons
for needing the replacement in the first place.
Baker agreed that failure of the product would hurt the homeowner but not the Commission.
Baldridge asked what the Commission would find out in a month's time that is does not know
now. Kuecker suggested that the Commission members could do their own research and
testing, although they have quite a bit of information available already.
Downing said that one of the principle objections to a lot of siding is that it is not paintable. He
said the paintability of this product is a point in its favor. Downing said that one of the biggest
factors in the success of the outcome of this project is in the details. He said there needs to be
advanced discussion regarding the duplication of the details of the house.
Historic Presevation Commission
April 14, 2011
Page 4
Swaim agreed that the homeowner is taking the risk here. She said that in the spirit of what the
Commission does, it would not want to approve something that would damage the house if
moisture got into it. Hobart hopes to have less moisture after the project, as that has been a
problem with the house before in that moisture from the inside pops the paint.
Swaim asked about the availability of the different profiles. Hobart responded that he would like
to duplicate, as much as possible, the siding that is there now. Wagner said he doubted that
was the original profile. Hobart said the house originally had painted, cedar shake siding. He
agreed that it would not be the original profile.
MOTION: McMahon moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application
for 1204 Seymour Avenue as submitted, as an acceptable wood substitute exception to
the guidelines. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10 -0
(Michaud absent).
DISCUSSION OF IRVING WEBER HOUSE 421 MELROSE COURT:
Kuecker stated that a neighborhood representative requested that the Commission consider
nominating the Weber house as a local landmark. She said the property owners were present at
the meeting to discuss this. Kuecker said this property does meet the requirements of a local
landmark.
Regarding the process, Kuecker said the Commission would need to decide whether to move
forward on this or not. She said that if the decision is to move forward, an application for
rezoning would be submitted for this property. Kuecker stated that would then come back for a
formal public hearing before the Commission, for which notices would be published, and
neighbors would be notified. She said that then this would go to a public hearing before the
Planning and Zoning Commission and from there to a public hearing in front of the City Council,
where it would require three votes.
Kuecker said the Commission should discuss the pros and cons of this and get the opinion of
the property owners. She recommended that, if the property owners are not in favor of this, that
the Commission not pursue it at this time. Kuecker said the owners are in the process of selling
the house, so that the next property owners may be the ones to approach.
Sean Malone, one of the owners of the house, said that he and his wife put their house on the
market last month. He said they have a relationship with the Webers and the Weber Trust. Sean
Malone said that he unexpectedly received a letter from Kuecker and the City stating that the
property has been nominated to be designated an Iowa City landmark. He said he appreciates
the history of Mr. Weber and everything he has done for the community.
Sean Malone said, however, that they have been in negotiations with people and have made
disclosures stating that there are no rezoning issues with the process. He said this was the first
notice that they had, and it really puts them in a bind. Sean Malone said that today's article in
the Iowa City Press - Citizen regarding the potential designation as an historic landmark really
frightens away a lot of buyers and puts he and his wife in a bad position.
Sean Malone said that he appreciates the legacy of the Webers in Iowa City. He said, however,
that he didn't realize this was happening; now they have an offer on the table but don't know
what to tell the buyer, because they have to be honest with him about what is going on.
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April 14, 2011
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Sean Malone said he thinks this occurred as a result of a lack of communication at the
neighborhood level. He said that if he would have been asked about this two years ago, they
would have done it in a heartbeat.
Frannie Malone agreed that she and her husband want to protect the home, but she also feels
like it should be the decision of the next owner. She said that they plan to move in the next
month or so. Sean Malone stated that this has really caught them off guard and said he felt like
this was done the wrong way.
Ackerson asked if this house would come under the guidelines, where nothing else in the
neighborhood does. Kuecker confirmed this.
Kuecker said that she talked to the realtor of the person who has the offer on the house, and
that person is not necessarily scared away by the nomination but would prefer to make that
decision. Sean Malone said he really does not want to see this house carved up to be a rental
property.
Walker said she is the representative for the Melrose Neighborhood Association. She agreed
that this was not the best way to have this happen. Walker said the history regarding the
Melrose Neighborhood Association is that it has been absolutely snowed with a variety of
projects. She said that this has been in the back of their minds since Irving Weber died, and
they had hoped that they could contact Willard Weber, Irving's son, but then Willard Weber died
before that was done, and then the house turned over.
Walker said there is a 13- member executive committee for the Melrose Neighborhood
Association, and it has been dealing with a lot of things recently. She said that she had
mentioned at a previous Historic Preservation Commission meeting that the Weber house
needed some protection. Walker said that time passed, and then she e- mailed Kuecker on
March 14th regarding this property. Walker said that Kuecker was busy but she heard back from
her on March 24th describing the process.
Walker said Kuecker suggested that, if Walker knew the owners, that she go over and talk to
them, but Walker said she did not know them, and then she got busy with other things. Walker
apologized to the Malones for them not receiving sufficient notice. Trimble agreed that this
discussion did come up at a previous Commission meeting.
Sean Malone asked why it was not addressed earlier, if there was such a concern about the
home. He said this should not be his burden to carry. Sean Malone said that this front -page
article in today's Press - Citizen is jeopardizing their ability to sell their house to someone who
made them an offer just yesterday.
Walker said she would like to address that. She said that she has been the representative for
the neighborhood since 2000 and has worked on various neighborhood issues since 1973.
Walker said she is exhausted. She said that issues have come up about the neighborhood, and
she tries to focus on the major things and also goes around trying to put out fires when other
things come up. Walker stated that she couldn't do any more than she has.
Sean Malone said he appreciates everything she has done for the neighborhood, and
everything that she has done to protect it from University Hospital encroachment. Sean Malone
said that he just felt that the timing of this seems funny. Walker said that seeing the sign go up
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scared her, because she felt that the house would then be another generation of owners
removed from the Webers, and she wondered if it would ever be saved. She said the house
then went to the top of her list of items to do something about. Walker apologized, saying she
tries to make connections with people, but this just happened.
Kuecker said that anyone can petition to have a house designated as a local landmark. Sean
Malone said that a non -owner could ask for this, and it could make its way to the City Council
and be passed with six out of seven votes, even if the property owners were against it. Kuecker
replied that the only time that has ever happened for a landmark building was when the
Carnegie Library was threatened to be taken down.
Kuecker said the Commission does not need to be a vote; the item was on the agenda for
discussion and to find out if there is a consensus of the Commission to move forward. Kuecker
said that if there is not a consensus to move forward, then this item leaves the table.
Walker said she understands the concerns of the Malones and said she would have the same
concerns if this happened to her. She said she is very grateful that the Malones have not
changed anything on the house so that it is still in the same shape. Walker said she had hoped
that this would be a win -win situation, where the restrictions put on the house by having a
landmark designation would not be onerous and would be acceptable to the new owner. She
said she understands about the owners not wanting it to be their decision, but she wondered if
there might be some sort of halfway measure where one could talk to the prospective buyer to
say that the City is not proceeding with designation. Walker said perhaps the City could tell the
prospective buyers that designation would be up to them, but the restrictions are not as bad as
people have implied.
Walker said the house is in an historic neighborhood. She said that when the historic district
was put on the National Register of Historic Places, Marlys Svendsen, who did the research,
said that this house needed to have a landmark designation to preserve it. Walker said that the
house will be 100 years old in 18 years. She said that the house is wonderful; it has not been
changed.
Walker said there are other landmark houses in the neighborhood. She said it is a way, as has
been outlined, to prevent the house from being demolished. Walker said that a house like that
could be demolished, because 402 Myrtle in the same neighborhood was just demolished after
it was allowed to deteriorate.
Walker said she just wanted to remind the Commission of a few of the things about Irving
Weber. She said he worked for Sidwell Dairy and developed the quality check dairy products
association. Walker said that apart from his career, because he was so revered, in 1989 the City
Council named Weber Iowa City's official historian.
Swaim stated that this reminds us of the nature of historic preservation work, in that a lot of it is
done by very busy volunteers. She added that she does not feel the current owners should be
put in this position and that it should be up to the next owner.
Wagner said that if he owned such a house and planned to sell it ten years down the road, he
might seek out such a designation, because it would add value. He said that the designation
does not help the owner's situation in a housing market like this with such short notice. Wagner
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suggested the Commission made a concerted effort to let the new owner(s) know about this
information.
Sean Malone said it would be a great thing to give the new owners contact information for
Walker so that they can get information from her, as she is a valuable resource for the
neighborhood and the City. He said that they are trying to sell the house to someone who will
take care of it. Sean Malone said the next person should decide if he wants to go forward with
this process, but it is too late for them.
The consensus of the Commission was to not proceed with landmark designation.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2011:
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the mint
March 10, 2011 meeting, as written. Ackerson
vote of 9 -0 (Michaud and Baldridge absent).
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
tes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
seconded the motion. The motion carried on a
MOTION: Swaim moved to nominate Trimble for Chair of the Commission and McMahon
as Vice Chair of the Commission for the next year. Baker seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 9 -0 (Michaud and Baldridge absent).
OTHER:
Burford discussed the Parade of Historic Homes and asked for volunteers to help. She said that
this year it is all part of Irving Weber Days. Burford said that Jeff Schabillion will be lecturing on
Saturday, May 14th, on Iowa City's stone buildings and Mr. Moffitt.
Burford said that on Sunday, the 15th, Plum Grove, which was the first preservation project in
Iowa and one of the first in the Midwest, will be highlighted. She said there will also be seven to
eight Moffitt homes open in that same area.
Burford said it is a very social event. She asked anyone interested in helping to e-mail her or
Trimble.
Swaim said the newspaper coverage of the past week reminded her of how much work was
done by the Commission after the tornado occurred. She also discussed a student of hers who
is doing a project involving the Goosetown area. Trimble said the Commission would be
interested in seeing that information and keeping the interest going.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2011
NAME
TERM EXP.
1/13
2/10
3/10
4/14
ACKERSON, KENT
3/29/13
X
X
X
X
BALDRIDGE, THOMAS
3/29/14
X
X
O/E
X
BAKER, ESTHER
3/29/12
O/E
X
X
X
DOWNING, WILL
3/29/13
X
O/E
X
X
LITTON, ANDREW
3/29/14
X
X
X
X
McMAHON, DAVID
3/29/14
O/E
X
O/E
X
MICHAUD, PAM
3/29/12
X
O/E
X
O/E
SWAIM, GINALIE
3/29/12
X
O/E
X
X
THOMANN, DANA
3/29/14
O/E
O/E
X
X
TRIMBLE, ALICIA
3/29/13
X
X
X
X
WAGNER, FRANK
3/29/12
O/E
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting /No Quorum
- -- = Not a Member
E E
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
APRIL 13, 2011 — 5:15 PM
CITY HALL, EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Eckstein, Brock Grenis, Will Jennings, Caroline
Sheerin, Adam Plagge
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Robert Miklo, Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Chris O'Brien
OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Clark, Marilyn Holland
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL: Eckstein, Grenis, Jennings, Sheerin and Plagge were present.
A brief opening statement was read by the Chair outlining the role and purpose of the Board and
the procedures that would be followed in the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MARCH 9, 2011 MEETING MINUTES:
Eckstein provided staff with a written summary of her corrections to the minutes. Miklo read the
changes for the record.
Jennings moved to approve the minutes as amended.
Plagge seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 5 -0.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION:
EXC10- 00013: Discussion of an application submitted by Center City LLC for a special
exception to allow above - ground structured parking and offsite parking for a proposed
mixed -use building to be located in the Central Business (CB -10) zone at 328 East
Washington Street.
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Miklo explained the proposed special exception has two aspects. The first aspect would allow
13 parking spaces in the rear two- thirds of the subject lot within the interior of the building. A
special exception is required to give the City the ability to review the design of the parking, its
location, and to make sure it is compatible with the character of downtown. The second aspect
would allow 19 of the required parking spaces to be located in the Chauncey Swann parking
facility, one block east of the subject property. Miklo said that at the last meeting staff had
recommended approval subject to design review. At the time of the last meeting there had not
been a close scrutiny of the building's design, which had been a concern for the Board. Miklo
said that the Board had expressed a desire to have a better idea about the building design prior
to approving the special exception, since the special exception would allow for a much larger
structure. Miklo noted that the Director of Transportation has determined that there is sufficient
capacity in the Chauncey Swann ramp to accommodate the parking requests made by the
applicant. Miklo said that staff recommends approval of the requested 19 spaces subject to
some conditions on how the spaces will be managed.
Miklo said that since the last Board meeting the staff Design Review Committee has met with
the applicant and the designer for the project. The plan has undergone some revisions as a
result of staff and Board input. The committee had some concerns with the commercial aspect
of the building and wanted it to be more conducive to commercial uses. It also had some
concerns with the entrance for the residential aspect of the building and its accessibility to
residents. Miklo said that the revised drawings show considerable change in terms of the
storefront design. The new design is much more conducive to a functioning commercial use.
The entrances are more pronounced, there is an increased use of glass, and a canopy has
been added. Overall, the Design Review Committee was satisfied with the revised design,
though there was still some question about the material to be used on the ground floor. The
concern is that the finish should be a stone or masonry veneer that is appropriate for downtown.
Miklo said the residential entrance has been brought closer to the front, and is now set back
only five feet from the rest of the building. The entrance is now distinct from the commercial
aspect, but still easily accessible, safe, and visible to the public.
As a result of the Board's concern, the design has been changed to include more balconies on
the right and left side of the building's front. This allowed for the removal of balconies on the
west side of the building that had been present in the previous plan. The Design Review
Committee is generally satisfied with the changes made to the balcony design.
Miklo said that the east side of the building has balconies in the northwest corner (above the
back side of Gabe's) and the north side of the building has balconies facing the alley. The
pedestrian entrance to the apartments has been moved so that it minimizes the activity next to
Ecumenical Towers.
Miklo said that the Board had expressed concern about the alley entrance to the apartment
building itself at the last meeting. Staff has verified that there is adequate sight distance of the
alley for someone exiting the building.
Miklo shared an illustration which showed that the subject property would be taller than the
Davis Building, but considerably shorter than Ecumenical Towers. He also shared an illustration
demonstrating the range in heights for buildings on the block. Staff feels the proposed building
will be of a suitable scale for the block.
Miklo acknowledged the Board's concerns that the Comprehensive Plan and the code do not
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give precise directions when it comes to downtown parking. Chris O'Brien, Director of
Transportation Services, made himself available for questions. Staff recommended that the
Board vote on the application before them based on the direction currently available. Miklo said
that the Board could then make a recommendation to the City Council and the Planning and
Zoning Commission that they study the question and give clearer direction in the future. The
City Council will be looking at the downtown area shortly, Miklo said, so this would be an
appropriate time to raise any concerns the Board might have about that area.
Staff recommends approval of the application subject to:
1. An agreement between the City and the applicant regarding management of the leased
parking spaces;
2. The building, site plan and elevation drawings being subject to approval by the design
review committee;
3. The building being restricted to three - bedroom units as shown in the site plan.
Miklo offered to answer any questions the Board might have.
Jennings asked if he was correct in understanding that there had been a change to the parking
area since the previous meeting on the subject. Miklo said that was correct. Miklo explained that
the larger drawing provided to the Board was intended to show the design within the footprint of
the building and the smaller drawing was intended to show the larger site beyond the building
walls. Miklo and Jennings discussed doorway placement and established that there was a
discrepancy in the two drawings, but that the doorways will be present and will be appropriately
set back.
Eckstein asked if there is any feature of the Tower Place Parking Garage that would direct
pedestrians into the alley. O'Brien explained that there is restricted pedestrian access to the
alley from Ecumenical Towers. Eckstein said she was trying to determine how close that was to
the vehicle entrance for the proposed building. Miklo said that it was about a half -block away.
Sheerin opened the public hearing.
Marilyn Holland, President of the Board of Ecumenical Towers said that Ecumenical Towers
really appreciates the design change that removed the balconies from the west side of the
building. She asked if there was green space from front to back between Ecumenical and the
proposed building.
Jeff Clark, the applicant, said that the green space will basically blend into the front yard of
Ecumenical Towers and then the buildings will touch.
Holland said that she wished to make sure that the grade between the two buildings does not
change because they want to ensure that there is no run -off onto their property. She said their
siding does not react well to water.
Clark said that he would be working with Holland closely on any issues that might come up.
Sheerin invited a motion.
Grenis moved to approve EXC10- 00013, an application submitted by Jeff Clark for a
special exception to allow 13 on -site above - ground structured parking spaces and 19 off -
site parking spaces in a municipal parking facility to satisfy the minimum parking
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April 13, 2011
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requirements for a mixed use building to be constructed in the Central Business (CB -10)
zone at 328 East Washington Street, subject to the following conditions:
• The applicant must submit the required agreement for off -site parking prior to
securing a building permit. The agreement shall include the following conditions:
o The permits shall only be available to residents of 328 East Washington at
a cost not to exceed the market rate determined by the Director of
Transportation Services at the time of leasing.
o The property manager must provide the Director of Transportation with the
name, license plate number, and address of all permit holders. Permits will
only be granted to residents with the primary address of 328 East
Washington Street.
o The Director of Transportation Services may relocate the permits to
another downtown municipal parking facility on an annual basis as
necessary to accommodate demand for municipal parking facilities.
• The final building plan, site plan, and elevation drawings are subject to Design
Review Committee approval to ensure:
• The building is compatible with the scale and character of downtown with
a ground -floor storefront that is appropriately designed to be attractive to
commercial tenants; and building articulation along the south and west -
facing facades to break up blank facades and provide visual interest;
• That any portions of the structured parking visible from the adjacent
residential building should appear to be a component of the building;
• That the building features a prominent street - facing residential entrance
that is located close to the front property line and is safe and accessible to
pedestrian residents;
• That conflicts with surrounding uses are minimized; and
• That the dumpster location and enclosure design will not impede visibility
into the alley for vehicles exiting the parking garage.
• The building will comply with zoning restrictions on occupancy, i.e., will not
contain dwelling units that have more than three bedrooms.
Plagge seconded.
Jennings said that he believed the letter written to the Board by the general manager of the New
Pioneer Food Co -op should be addressed. He said that the letter expressed concern about the
on -going allocation of public parking spaces for private residents. Jennings said that there are
vested concerns about this for the long -term. He said that there does seem to be some mutual
benefit to developers and the City for now, but the letter points out the potential for future
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April 13, 2011
Page 5 of 8
conflict in this area. Jennings said that he too is concerned about this approach for the long-
term. He said that he is supportive of promoting downtown, pedestrian living but he is
concerned about supporting private parking needs with public spaces.
Sheerin asked staff what the most appropriate way of notifying City Council of the Board's
concerns about this issue would be. Miklo said that he felt it was important that the concerns
were expressed at meetings such as this and reflected in the minutes. Staff can also relay those
concerns when they meet with City Council. Sheerin said that as long as the discussion alerts
City Council to the problem she did not feel a need to make a separate motion on the issue.
Eckstein agreed, saying that she was glad that Jennings had brought the matter up again but
she did not feel the need to specifically motion on the matter. Miklo said that it is clear that the
majority of the Board shares the concerns. Eckstein said that she can only anticipate that this
will be an issue again.
Jennings said that while he does not believe the matter necessarily requires a special motion,
he would like to articulate the concerns with some specificity for the meeting minutes. Jennings
said that the first time the Board faced a special exception of this nature the Board was not
assigning specific parking spaces but permits. Jennings said that the language of the zoning
code requires the developer to provide actual, physical parking spaces based on a ratio of
bedrooms to parking spaces. Jennings said that the first special exception granted did not
actually do that; instead, what was granted was a "virtual" parking space in which someone
renting a qualifying apartment could possibly show up at the parking ramp and find it full. Miklo
and Greenwood Hektoen clarified that that remains the case for this application; there is no
physical space granted, just a promise of space in the form of a permit. Jennings said that the
concern is that the Board is addressing a requirement for a physical space with a promise of a
space. He said that he believes this should be addressed prior to the granting of another
exception of this type.
Eckstein said that she is appreciative of the changes in the design, particularly as they address
concerns expressed by the Board. Eckstein said that her continuing concern is that adding a
vehicular access point to an alley that houses a pedestrian crossing primarily trafficked by
seniors seems to her not entirely safe. She said that she does not have a better design idea, but
she did wish to register that concern. Miklo clarified that there currently is parking in that area for
the professional building that currently exists there. He said that the nature of the parking will
change from business to residential but that there is already on -site parking there.
Jennings said that alleys are often pedestrian spaces in the downtown area and sometimes
serve as de facto sidewalks. He said that it sounded to him from comments received by
Ecumenical Towers residents that there could be a nuisance factor with the increased traffic.
Grenis said that in a way it could be seen as a good thing that the building will contain minimal
parking spaces with others being housed off -site.
There were no further comments or questions and the public hearing was closed.
Sheerin invited findings of fact.
Grenis said that the proposed structure will not detract from or prevent ground -floor storefront
uses and there will be no parking in the first 50 feet of the building. The vehicular access is from
a rear -alley and therefore meets the second criteria. The third criteria states that walls visible
from the public street must appear to be part of the facade, and this criterion is met with the new
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April 13, 2011
Page 6 of 8
site plan. The renderings of the facade on the site -plan show this to be the case. Grenis said
that the parking area is clearly visible to pedestrians; the entrance to the parking is set -back 10
feet from the alley. The parking area is at grade to provide adequate visibility and the site plan
shows a double - garage entry to allow better visibility.
Grenis outlined the specific standards for the alternative to minimum parking requirements.
Grenis said that the applicant has submitted a special location plan for off -site parking as is
required by the specific standards. The applicant has submitted an aerial view showing the
location of the subject property in relation to the Chauncey Swann Ramp and verified that the
entrance is approximately 400 feet from the proposed entrance. While the parking is located
more than 300 feet from the entrance, this is allowed because it is within a municipal facility.
The parking is within the same zone as the use it is serving. This application does not propose
sharing parking. The applicant has demonstrated that the Director of Planning, the Director of
Transportation Services and the City Manager have all approved the off -site parking plan. The
use is in the CB -10 zone; the applicant has requested 19 spaces for long -term rental which
have been determined to be available by the required authorities.
Grenis next addressed the approval criteria. The zoning code allows for properties in the CB -10
zone to provide up to 100% of their parking at a municipal ramp. There are adequate sidewalks
and controlled intersections between the proposed parking and the subject property. As the
ramp is already constructed, there will not be a resulting change to the area.
The applicant will submit the required written agreement for the off -site parking covenants at the
time of the building permit application. The agreement will require that the property manager
provides the Director of Transportation Services with the name, license number and address of
the permit holders. The agreement will also require that permit holders have their primary
residence at 328 E. Washington Street. The agreement will allow the Director of Transportation
Services to review the 19 parking permits on an annual basis and move some or all of them to
any other downtown ramp.
Eckstein covered the general standards. She said that given the density of the urban space in
which the structure will be built, the specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or
endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. The ramp is nearby, within 400
feet, and the on -site parking exits from the rear alley. Eckstein said that efforts are being made
to minimize the interaction of pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
The proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property value in the
neighborhood. The applicant has demonstrated an ongoing dialogue with Ecumenical Towers to
help meet the needs of neighbors.
The establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the zone for
the same reasons previously given.
Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and /or necessary facilities have already been
established since the development is in the center of a developed area. Eckstein noted that
there was a concern about drainage from the subject property effecting Economical Towers and
that a dialogue has been established regarding that issue.
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April 13, 2011
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Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress to minimize
congestion on public streets. Despite previous questions or concerns about the alley, the Board
is now persuaded that the current design is adequate in this regard.
Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception being considered,
the specific proposed exception in all other respects conforms to the applicable regulations or
standards in the CB -10 zone.
The proposed use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as amended, though the
Board has noted that the Comprehensive Plan is in need of further clarification in regard to
siting residential parking for residential facilities in downtown municipal ramps.
Jennings, Plagge and Sheerin supported the findings as outlined by Eckstein and Grenis.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 5 -0.
Sheerin declared the motion approved, noting that anyone wishing to appeal the decision to a
court of record may do so within 30 days after the decision is filed with the City Clerk's Office.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Eckstein moved to adjourn.
Jennings seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 5 -0 vote.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2011
NAME
TERM
EXPIRES
2/9
3/9
4/13
Barbara Eckstein
01/2014
X
X
X
Brock Grenis
01/2016
X
X
X
Will Jennings
01/2015
X
X
X
Adam Plagge
01/2012
--
X
X
Caroline Sheerin
01/2013
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting /No Quorum
- -- = Not a Member