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Home My WebLink About2011-05-17 Public hearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on May 17, 2011, in Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider: An ordinance rezoning approximately 23.22 acres of land located at 2949 Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay -Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) Zone. (REZ1 1 -00001) Copies of the proposed ordinance are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above - mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 21, 2011 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner RE: SUB10- 00016/REZ11 -00001 —Rochester Ridge The Commission reviewed this rezoning and subdivision application on February 3. At that time, the Commission voted to defer the application until a wetland mitigation plan was submitted. A wetland mitigation plan has been submitted by the applicant that addresses the off -site compensatory mitigation and the plans for the proposed storm water detention area. The Army Corps of Engineers will not allow wetland mitigation to be combined with stormwater management, thus the applicant has proposed splitting the mitigation between two off -site areas. The wooded wetlands will be mitigated on the Harvest Preserve property directly to the north of the proposed subdivision. The remainder of the wetlands will be mitigated within a wetland bank to be approved by the Corps. Below is the summary from the February 3 staff report. Given the topography and surrounding development, Staff believes that the general design of the subdivision is appropriate and is compatible with the neighborhood. However, the wetlands and other sensitive areas present a challenge. Staff believes that the overall benefit of improved stormwater management for the neighborhood, street connectivity, and infill development justifies the level of disturbance proposed. By the developer delicately balancing the infrastructure needs with the sensitive areas, this subdivision could be a good fit into the neighborhood. In the absence of a complete Wetland Mitigation Plan, it is premature to approve the subdivision and rezoning. Based on the initial review and observations, it is likely reasonable for the storm water management to be handled in the location of the wetlands, but without the Mitigation Plan a final determination cannot be made. In addition, a detailed maintenance plan and fee schedule will need to be developed and included in the legal papers for the Homeowner's Association to allow for future maintenance of Outlot A. The applicant also needs to determine a location for the remaining 147 replacement trees In Staff's opinion, the submitted wetland mitigation plan adequately addresses the needs of this area. Staff had a wetland specialist review the plan and she indicated April 15, 2011 Page 2 that the plan was sufficient, but has recommended a few minor changes to the plan so that it will function better and be more readily accepted by the Corps. These comments have been passed onto the applicant. A detailed maintenance plan and fee schedule will need to be developed and included in the legal papers for the Homeowner's Association to allow for the proper future maintenance of Outlot A. This will be done at the time of final plat. In addition, the applicant also will still need to determine a location for 134 trees. The Sensitive Areas Ordinance allows for these replacement trees may be planted to supplement reforestation of off -site woodland approved by the City. This designated off -site woodland must be either publicly owned property or property subject to a conservation easement. The applicant will need to work with the City Forester to find a location to plant the remainder of the replacement trees. Staff recommends that this be worked out prior to Council consideration Changes to the Plat Several other changes to the plat have occurred since February. These have been made to address comments made by the Commission and Staff. The changes are as follows- - A third outlot has been created as a location for the mailbox cluster near lots 11 & 32. - The conflict between the existing trees and new trees along Rochester Avenue has been clarified. - Outlot A has been extended to allow for a drainage swale to extend from Lower West Branch Road into the stormwater basin. - The boundaries of Lot 51 have been shifted so that no part of the stormwater detention facility easement is within the lot. - Street grades and utilities have been changed to meet the requirements of the City Engineer. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that REZ11- 00001, rezoning of approximately 23.22 acres located at 2949 Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) to Planned Development Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) and SUB10- 00016, a preliminary plat of Rochester Ridge, a 55 -lot, approximately 23.22 -acre residential subdivision with three outlots, located at 2949 Rochester Avenue, be approved with the following conditions: • The Wetland Mitigation Plan being approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; • A long term maintenance plan for the wetland /stormwater 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. April 15, 2011 Page 3 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Plat 3. Site Plan for tree placement on a typical lot. 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Stole: irk 1 " =20' Checked DAM Sheet No: 1 Project No: IC 7596 -038 of: 1 To: Planning & Zoning Commission Item: SUB10- 00016/REZ11 -00001 Rochester Ridge GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Christina Kuecker Date: February 3, 2011 Rochester Ridge, LLC PO Box 3474 Iowa City, IA 52244 Contact Person: Jesse Allen Phone: (319)530 -8238 Requested Action: Rezoning from RS -5 to OPD -5 and Preliminary Plat for a 55 -lot residential subdivision on 23.22 acres of land Purpose: Location: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Development of Rochester Ridge subdivision 2949 Rochester Avenue approximately 23.22 acres RS -5 Undeveloped North: Undeveloped, ID -RS South: Single Family Residential, RS -5 East: Single Family Residential, RS -5 West: Undeveloped, RS -5 Comprehensive Plan: Northeast District Plan: Single- family residential similar to the surrounding housing patterns. Potential location for open space in southeast corner. Neighborhood Open Space District: NE -2 Pleasant Hill /Lemme File Date: January 4, 2011 (a complete wetland mitigation plan is required in order to be a complete application) 45 Day Limitation Period: SPECIAL INFORMATION: Public Utilities: Public Services: NA until a complete application is received Sanitary Sewer can be extended from previous development in the area The City will provide Police and Fire protection and refuse and recycling collection services. 2 Several Transit routes serve this area including Rochester with stops on Rochester Avenue and Amhurst Street, Eastside Express with stops on Rochester Avenue, and Eastside Loop with stops on Rochester Avenue and Amhurst Street BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The land under consideration consists of relatively flat land on the northern portion that has been used for agricultural purposes. The southern portion consists of steeper terrain, a wooded area, wetlands, and a USGS blue line stream. The area is currently zoned Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5). The applicant, Rochester Ridge LLC, is requesting approval for the rezoning of the 23.22 acres from RS -5 to Planned Development Overlay /Low Density Single - Family Residential (OPD -5) in order to disturb the sensitive areas on the site, as described below. The applicant is also requesting approval for a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and the preliminary plat of a 55 -lot residential subdivision with two outlots. The Commission reviewed a previous proposal for this property, Terra Verde, in May 2010. The applicant at that time decided to withdraw the application and pursue a development elsewhere in town. The applicant has indicated that they have used the "Good Neighbor Policy" and have held a neighborhood meeting. ANALYSIS: Current and Proposed Zoning The current zoning is RS -5, Low Density Single Family Residential. This allows for single - family development with minimum lot sizes of 8000 square feet. The proposed rezoning to OPD -5, Planned Development Overlay Low Density Single Family Residential, does not change the underlying zoning, but does provide for a Level II Sensitive Areas Review. Compliance with Comprehensive Plan The land is located within the Pheasant Hill quadrant of the Northeast District Plan. The Northeast District Plan identifies this land as appropriate for single - family residential, similar to the housing patterns that surround it, with the possibility of cluster style development for a portion of the property. The Northeast District Plan also makes note of the shortage of neighborhood open space in the Pheasant Hill quadrant and identifies this property as a good potential location for a three to five acre park that would provide recreation opportunities and preservation of natural areas. While not public open space, Outlot A in the proposed subdivision will provide open space for the area and maintain a natural area. Compatibility with neighborhood The proposed zoning, Planned Development Overlay Low Density Single - Family Residential (OPD -5), will allow for a residential development with a maximum density of five dwelling units per acre. Most of the surrounding land is zoned RS -5 and contains single - family dwellings. Staff believes the proposed subdivision would be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Subdivision Design The applicant is also seeking approval for a 55 -lot residential subdivision on this property. The proposed subdivision includes two outlots. Outlot A contains most of the 3 environmentally sensitive features including a USGS blue line stream, drainage way, steep and critical slopes, wooded areas, and jurisdictional wetlands. These features are also present on some of the individual lots (39 -43 and 47 -55). The applicant is proposing to use Outlot A as a storm water management basin. The applicant plans to utilize the existing wetlands as the storm water management, creating a combined system. However, this does not satisfy the requirements of the Army Corps of Engineering, thus the applicant proposes to mitigate the wetlands off site to meet the Corps requirements. A portion of the wooded area will be retained and replacement trees will be planted to compensate for portions of the wooded areas being removed. The block length between Amhurst Street and Tetons Circle is longer than 600'. The subdivision regulations require a pedestrian connection when shorter block lengths cannot be created. To this end, Outlot B contains a trail connection from the subdivision to the newly constructed sidewalk along Rochester Avenue. A trail is also located within Outlot A connecting Westminster Street with Lake Forest Avenue in order to break up the block length of Westminster Street. The applicant has proposed a subdivision with varied lot sizes. The proposed lot areas range from approximately 8,000 square feet to approximately 18,000 square feet, with most of the lots being in the 8,000 - 12,000 square feet range. The street pattern is laid out in a manner to provide good connectivity within the subdivision, as well as provide connectivity to future development to the west. Two of the corner lots (Lots 6 & 25) are sized appropriately to allow duplexes to be constructed. The subdivision design generally complies with the neighborhood principles of the Comprehensive Plan and the Design Standards and Required Improvements of the Subdivision Code. Environmentally Sensitive Areas The property contains a stream corridor, critical slopes, steep slopes, regulated wetlands, and wooded areas. The applicant is requesting to disturb 48% of the steep slopes, 57% of the critical slopes, 100% of the wetlands, and 89% of the wooded areas. A Level II Sensitive Areas Review is required prior to development due to the extent of disturbance of the environmentally sensitive features. A Level II Sensitive Areas Review is considered a type of planned development and as such must comply with the applicable approval criteria for Planned Development Overlay. The applicant has submitted a letter that explains the reasoning behind the impacts and the evolution of the sensitive areas on the property. This letter is included in your packet for review. The applicant is trying to balance the sensitive areas with the required public improvements. The extension of Westminster Street, the construction of the hammerhead on Lake Forest Avenue and the Stormwater Basin construction impact the sensitive areas greatly. In staff's belief, the applicant has attempted to minimize the amount of disturbance, while still providing functional systems. The percentages of impact show the total impact to the sensitive features, but a portion of this impact is due to the storage of the stormwater basin, not necessarily construction. The table below was provided by the applicant and shows the impact to the sensitive features due to the specific public improvement. The percentages shown in the table are as if only one of the improvements was constructed. For example, if only Westminster Street was constructed, 31 % of the woodlands and 50% of the wetlands would be disturbed. :AI Wetlands For a property containing a regulated wetland, a Wetland Mitigation Plan is required to be submitted along with a Sensitive Areas Development Plan. The mitigation plan should delineate the wetlands and the required natural buffer area, and delineate a construction area limit. The Sensitive Areas Ordinance (SAO) strongly encourages avoiding delineated wetland areas and minimizing the impact of development on the wetlands, and therefore requires thorough investigation and consideration of alternative development design before compensatory mitigation is considered. The SAO requires an undisturbed, 100 -foot natural buffer between any development activity and a regulated wetland unless said development activity is exempted. The applicant is proposing to disturb 100% of the wetlands. The applicant is proposing to mitigate the wetlands off site, but within the Iowa River watershed. The exact location of the wetland mitigation has not been determined. The SAO does not require that the mitigation be provided on site, but it does require submission to and approval by the Army Corps of Engineers for any development activity within a wetland area and any proposed mitigation. It is staffs understanding that the Corps is no longer accepting storm water detention combined with wetlands and that the Corps is also trying to promote larger, regional wetlands with long term professional management rather than small wetlands with short term amateur management. Thus, it is believed that if stormwater management is combined with the wetlands, the Corps will require the wetlands to be mitigated off site and any mitigation done onsite will not satisfy the Corps requirements. The applicant has provided the Army Corps of Engineers with the wetland delineation report and has indicated that the Corps has accepted the delineation. The applicant must still submit the proposed mitigation to the Corps. A location and plan for the offsite mitigation will need to be determined and approved by the Corps and the City prior to the final plat and should be a condition of the rezoning. Essential public utilities such as storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, gas, telephone and power lines, and storm water detention facilities are permitted within protected sensitive areas if they are designed and constructed to minimize their impact upon the protected sensitive areas and associated buffers. Given the topography of this property, it would be difficult to provide storm water management on this property without disturbing the wetlands. The applicant is proposing to create a combined stormwater basin and wetland area. A detailed maintenance plan for the area will need to be approved by the City and included in the legal papers of the final plat. Considerable detail will need to be outlined on the responsibilities of the developer and of the Homeowner's Association and a fee schedule will need to be determined in order to carry out the required maintenance. The mitigation plan is a requirement before the Sensitive Areas Development Plan can be approved. Section 14 -51 -6G of the Zoning Code outlines the requirements for Compensatory Mitigation. Any of the wetlands associated with the stream corridor are Westminster Street Extension Lake Forest Ave Hammerhead Stormwater Basin Construction Woodlands 2.40 acres = 31 % 0.55 acres = 7% 1.62 acres = 21 % w /stormwater storage 1.36 acres = 18% Wetlands 1 .01 acres = 50% 0.20 acres = 10% 0..95 acres = 47% w /stormwater storage 1 0.87 acres = 43% Wetlands For a property containing a regulated wetland, a Wetland Mitigation Plan is required to be submitted along with a Sensitive Areas Development Plan. The mitigation plan should delineate the wetlands and the required natural buffer area, and delineate a construction area limit. The Sensitive Areas Ordinance (SAO) strongly encourages avoiding delineated wetland areas and minimizing the impact of development on the wetlands, and therefore requires thorough investigation and consideration of alternative development design before compensatory mitigation is considered. The SAO requires an undisturbed, 100 -foot natural buffer between any development activity and a regulated wetland unless said development activity is exempted. The applicant is proposing to disturb 100% of the wetlands. The applicant is proposing to mitigate the wetlands off site, but within the Iowa River watershed. The exact location of the wetland mitigation has not been determined. The SAO does not require that the mitigation be provided on site, but it does require submission to and approval by the Army Corps of Engineers for any development activity within a wetland area and any proposed mitigation. It is staffs understanding that the Corps is no longer accepting storm water detention combined with wetlands and that the Corps is also trying to promote larger, regional wetlands with long term professional management rather than small wetlands with short term amateur management. Thus, it is believed that if stormwater management is combined with the wetlands, the Corps will require the wetlands to be mitigated off site and any mitigation done onsite will not satisfy the Corps requirements. The applicant has provided the Army Corps of Engineers with the wetland delineation report and has indicated that the Corps has accepted the delineation. The applicant must still submit the proposed mitigation to the Corps. A location and plan for the offsite mitigation will need to be determined and approved by the Corps and the City prior to the final plat and should be a condition of the rezoning. Essential public utilities such as storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, gas, telephone and power lines, and storm water detention facilities are permitted within protected sensitive areas if they are designed and constructed to minimize their impact upon the protected sensitive areas and associated buffers. Given the topography of this property, it would be difficult to provide storm water management on this property without disturbing the wetlands. The applicant is proposing to create a combined stormwater basin and wetland area. A detailed maintenance plan for the area will need to be approved by the City and included in the legal papers of the final plat. Considerable detail will need to be outlined on the responsibilities of the developer and of the Homeowner's Association and a fee schedule will need to be determined in order to carry out the required maintenance. The mitigation plan is a requirement before the Sensitive Areas Development Plan can be approved. Section 14 -51 -6G of the Zoning Code outlines the requirements for Compensatory Mitigation. Any of the wetlands associated with the stream corridor are 5 required to be mitigated at a replacement ratio of 3:1 (replacement to original), the wooded wetlands at a ratio of 2:1, and all others at a ratio of 1 :1 . These areas need to be addressed in the Mitigation Plan. As stated in Section 14- 51 -6G, the Wetland Mitigation Plan must also include: • An assessment of the value of the wetland being replaced to determine the appropriate replacement ratio; • A clear statement of the goals of the mitigation plan, including specific statements regarding the expected rate of establishment of a vegetative cover over specified periods of time; • Analysis of the soils, substrate, and hydrology of the proposed site of the constructed or expanded wetland in terms of their suitability to provide a proper growing medium for the proposed vegetation; • A list of the plant species to be used, which should include only native, noninvasive species, and their proposed locations. Transplanting as much of the native vegetation from the original wetland as possible, as well as the upper 6 to 12 inches of the soil is encouraged; and • Provisions for monitoring the condition of the new or enhanced wetland area for a period of 5 years, and identification of the party responsible for replanting in the event of poor initial growth or predation resulting in a failure of over 30% of the planted stock. Information collected during the monitoring process must be submitted to the City annually and include the following: • Data on plant species diversity and the extent of plant cover established in the new or enhanced wetland; • Wildlife presence; • Data on water regimes, water chemistry, soil conditions, and ground and surface water interactions; and • Proposed alterations or corrective measures to address deficiencies identified in the created or enhanced wetland, such as a failure to establish a vegetative cover or the presence of invasive or foreign species. The wetland mitigation plan needs to be submitted before the rezoning can be approved and Staff recommends that our wetland consultant review the plan prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission vote. Once the City and the Corps approve the mitigation plan, then the mitigation and development can occur. Stream Corridor Currently the site includes a blue line stream on the USGS maps. The applicant proposes essentially to eliminate the blue line stream. South of the proposed development, the stream was buried in a culvert under Westminster Street. Approximately 150' of the stream is located on the subject property. Essential public utilities such as storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, gas, telephone and power lines, and storm water detention facilities are permitted within protected sensitive areas if they are designed and constructed to minimize their impact upon the protected sensitive areas and associated buffers. Stream crossings, such as bridges, roads, and culverts, are also allowed within the protected sensitive areas provided they are designed to minimize any reduction of the flood carrying capacity of the stream. In Staff's view, extending Westminster Street is an essential public facility that would be allowed by the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Staff also believes the piping of this portion of the stream will have minimal impact on the flood carrying capacity of the stream since the southern portion of this stream has already been placed in a culvert under Westminster Street. A Steep and Critical Slopes There are both steep and critical slopes located on the subject property. There are no protected (greater than 40 %) slopes on the property. The applicant is proposing to disturb 48% of the steep slopes and 57% of the critical slopes. The grading is being proposed to address the on -site storm water management and the construction of Westminster Street to city street standards. In Staff's opinion the level of disturbance is necessary to allow the construction of Westminster Street and to allow for a reasonable level of development on this property. Wooded Areas There is 7.26 -acre wooded area on the subject property. The applicant is proposing to disturb 6.42 acres (88 %) of this wooded area. In the RS -5 zone the Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires that 50% of the wooded area be retained. If it is determined that the required woodland cannot be retained, replacement trees must be planted. The replacement tree requirement is one tree for every 200 square feet of required retention area to be removed. Replacement trees must be approved by the City and should be of the same or equivalent species as the trees being removed. When it is not feasible to replace trees on -site, replacement trees may be planted to supplement reforestation of off - site woodlands as approved by the City. According to the SAO the applicant is required to retain 3.63 acres (122,193 square feet) of wooded area, along with a 50' buffer or provide replacement trees. The proposed disturbance of the wooded area is being caused by the construction and grading of the streets and storm water management facility. The applicant is proposing to retain .84 acres (35,206 sq ft) of wooded area, along with a 50' buffer. Based on the tree replacement calculation of one new tree for every 200 square feet of required retention area to be removed the application is required to replant 611 trees. The applicant proposes to do this by providing two tiers of evergreen trees as a landscape buffer along Rochester Avenue (70 trees) and providing at least five trees on every lot (275 trees). 119 trees will be planted in Outlots A. A location for the remaining trees 147 trees will need to be determined and could possibly be fit on the rear lotlines of the lots or on an off -site City owned woodland area. Staff recommends that the applicant work with the City Forester to find a suitable location for the remaining 147 replacement trees. The applicant has submitted a tree replacement plan that shows approximately where the replacement trees noted above will be planted. There is also a grove of trees along Rochester Avenue. The City Forester has identified several of the trees that he recommended be protected and saved. The applicant has provided a tree protection plan that shows these trees being protected during construction. Traffic implications, access, and street design: The proposed subdivision will be accessed from the north off Rochester Avenue by Tetons Circle, from the east by an extension of Lower West Branch Road, and from the south by an extension of Westminster Street. Westminster Street has been extended to the west property line to provide connectivity to the property to the west when it develops. Lower West Branch Road is currently not constructed west of Amhurst Street. The developer will be responsible for constructing this portion of the Lower West Branch Road. The Fire Department has also requested that the developer construct a turn around at the end of Lake Forest Avenue, which is being shown on the plat. 7 Some of the proposed lots along Rochester Avenue (1 -7 and 26 -31) are double fronting lots. The subdivision regulations discourage such lots. If such lots cannot be avoided the following standards apply: 1 Lots with multiple frontages shall be 125% of the required lot area for the zone. Corner lots with only two frontages are exempt from this requirement. In this case, the minimum lot area in the RS -5 zone is 8,000 square feet. Double frontage lots are required to be 10,000 square feet. • Lots 1 -6 and 32 -27 meet this requirement. 2 Double and triple frontage lots where dwellings will have side or rear - building facades oriented toward an arterial street shall provide a minimum 20 -foot wide landscaped buffer area along the arterial street frontage. The buffer area shall be planted with a mixture of coniferous and deciduous vegetation and shall be required along with other public improvements for the property. No solid fences are allowed within this buffer area. This restriction must be noted in the subdivider's agreement and on the plat. • All the lots along Rochester Avenue (1 -7 and 26 -31) must meet this requirement • A landscape buffer is shown along Rochester Avenue on the plat. Two cul -de -sacs are being shown on the plat. Cul -de -sacs are discouraged unless topography or surrounding development prohibits the roads from going through. The development south of the proposed subdivision also features cul -de -sacs and back lot lines currently abut the southern boundary of Rochester Ridge. In addition, the topography in Outlot A is quite steep and the feasibility of constructing a road through this area is questionable. Both cul -de -sacs are designed as low volume cul -de -sacs, providing access to only 10 lots. Although 11 lots are shown abutting the cul -de -sac at Tetons Circle, there is a note on the plat that requires lot 33 to access Westminster Street, so only 10 are being provided driveway access to the cul -de -sac. A low volume cul -de -sac features a 22' wide pavement width, 50' ROW, and parking on only one side. At Amhurst Street the ROW width for Lower West Branch Road is 68' and the proposed ROW width within Rochester Ridge is 60'. As the developer will be responsible for constructing Lower West Branch Road from Amhurst Street through the subdivision, staff recommends it be constructed as if there was a 60' ROW for the entire length. This provides for a consistent distance between the road paving and the sidewalk the entire length of the road from Amhurst Street to Tetons Circle. This has been shown on the plat. In addition, the City recently undertook a sidewalk infill project in the area and constructed the sidewalk along Rochester Ave abutting this property. Neighborhood park /and or fees in lieu of Based on the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance, a subdivision of this size is required to dedicate 0.5 acres of open space or pay fees in lieu of dedication. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat, determined that there is not property within the subdivision that is suitable for neighborhood open space, and decided to accept fees in lieu of parkland dedication. Storm water management The plan shows a stormwater management basin located within proposed Outlot A, which also includes the existing wetland area. The City Engineer has identified a larger M. stormwater problem in this area because of the lack of stormwater management requirements with previous subdivision. It is believed that the construction of the stormwater basin in this location will help alleviate some of the existing stormwater problems by redirecting and slowing down the flow of stormwater. As noted above the Army Corps of Engineers will need to approve the wetland mitigation plan. In the absence of Corps approval, the wetland and storm water management will need to be redesigned. Because of the more complicated nature of a combined wetland and stormwater basin, a detailed maintenance plan and fee schedule will need to be developed and included in the legal papers for the Homeowner's Association to allow for future maintenance of Outlot A. Infrastructure fees: sanitary sewer and water main Water main extension fee of $395 per acre is required. The applicant will also be required to construct Lower West Branch Road and the adjacent sidewalks from Amhurst Street to the proposed subdivision and to provide an emergency vehicle turn around at the end of Lake Forest Avenue. Summary Given the topography and surrounding development, Staff believes that the general design of the subdivision is appropriate and is compatible with the neighborhood. However, the wetlands and other sensitive areas present a challenge. Staff believes that the overall benefit of improved stormwater management for the neighborhood, street connectivity, and infill development justifies the level of disturbance proposed. By the developer delicately balancing the infrastructure needs with the sensitive areas, this subdivision could be a good fit into the neighborhood. In the absence of a complete Wetland Mitigation Plan, it is premature to approve the subdivision and rezoning. Based on the initial review and observations, it is likely reasonable for the storm water management to be handled in the location of the wetlands, but without the Mitigation Plan a final determination can not be made. In addition, a detailed maintenance plan and fee schedule will need to be developed and included in the legal papers for the Homeowner's Association to allow for future maintenance of Outlot A. The applicant also needs to determine a location for the remaining 147 replacement trees STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that REZ1 1- 00001, rezoning of approximately 23.22 acres located at 2949 Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) to Planned Development Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) and SUB10- 00016, a preliminary plat of Rochester Ridge, a 55 -lot, approximately 23.22 -acre residential subdivision with two outlots, located at 2949 Rochester Avenue, be deferred pending a wetland mitigation plan being submitted. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES: 1) Wetland Mitigation Plan 2) Lots width on Lots 12 -14, 21 -23, 26 -27, 32, 36 -39, 41, 43 -44, 46 -50 need to be shown on the plat. 3) Outlot B needs to be included in Phase 1 note on the plat 4) The proposed tree replacement calculations are incorrect and need to be corrected E 5) City Engineer is reviewing the revised plat and any comments will need to be addressed ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Plat 3. Correspondence from Applicant Approved by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN ROCHESTER RIDGE IOWA CITY, IOWA PLAT/PIAK APPRO by Lb. 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PtflaSt� PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SENSMVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN ROCHESTER RIDGE IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. 12-11111 e. 2�! 7596038 MA MA M1 MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. IOWA CITY IOWA OFFICE: 319 - 351 -8282 CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA OFFICE: 319 - 841 -5188 Your Vision + Our Innovation = Insplred Results January 4, 2011 City of Iowa City r Attn: Christina Kuecker 410 E Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 n� Re: Rochester Ridge — located at 2949 Rochester Ave. Iowa City r a Z d z r Z 0 b a a Z U a m 9 n x Dear Christina: Project # 7596 -038 MMS Consultants, Inc., on behalf of our client, Rochester Ridge LLC, has conducted a Level H Sensitive Areas Review on the 23.22 acres of land located at 2949 Rochester Avenue. It is our client's intent to develop the land into a residential subdivision. The subdivision will be composed of 55 lots and one 4.53 acre outlot. The proposed development is a logical "in fill" development and existing zoning and lot sizes are compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods. The northern boundary of the site is Rochester Avenue. The acreage's use dating back to the 1930's (see left image) had been predominantly agricultural. The northern and southwestern areas of the property were tilled for crops while the southeast area was used for livestock pasture. During the early 1970's a residential subdivision, Oakwoods Addition, was built just to the east of this ground At the time, the City of Iowa City did not have a Stormwater Management plan in place. When building Amhurst St, a portion of Oakwoods Addition, the developers placed one of two stormwater drainage pipes at the end of Lake Forest Avenue. The other drainage pipe was placed approximately 170' north of the pipe on Lake Forest Avenue. Prior to this - - residential development there was no prevalent evidence of 1930's aerial of 2949 Rochester Ave wetlands or woodlands on the acreage based on aerial photography and soils maps. After the development of Amhurst Street, the area which was once pasture, was allowed to become overgrown with invasive species of trees. Stormwater from the two drainage pipes off of Amhurst and Lake Forest created runoff problems along Hastings Avenue. A small berm was built in the 1970's across the waterway to help with the runoff problems. This helped create a manmade wetland area. Over the next 30 years invasive species of wetland vegetation began to flourish on the former pasture land. Reed canary grass and cattails became the dominant wetland species. Both species of grasses being known for their abilities to dominate and create monocultures were few plant species can grow. They provide little use to wildlife and reduce over all habitat value. Over the past 30 years fast growing and aggressive trees such as box elder, osage orange and black cherry have grown around the wetland as well as in the upland portion of the property. Although these trees are native, they are most commonly known for their ability to grow quickly and reproduce, often competing with more desirable and vulnerable woodland species of oak, hickory and walnut. In essence allowing these invasive trees to flourish does not promote plant diversity in a woodland setting. 1917 S. GILBERT ST. • IOWA CITY • IOWA 52240 WEBSITE: WWW.MMSCONSULTANTS.NET EMAIL: MMS @MMSCONSULTANTS.NET As mentioned earlier, the property is surrounded on three sides by large residential developments. These developments in effect limit the quality and reproduction of any valuable woodlands or wetlands on the property. The majority of stormwater from the Oakwoods development goes directly into the wetland area and can cause flash flooding. This in turn creates an ideal setup for flooding issues for the residences along the north side of Hastings Avenue. The intention of our client, as stated earlier, is to develop a residential subdivision. According to City ordinance a stormwater management plan must be approved prior to the approval and development of this site. Since the surrounding subdivisions were developed prior to the municipal design standards requiring storm water management, the location and design for the Rochester Ridge storm water management is very critical. The basin would not only have capacity for the new development, but it would also hold runoff from Amhurst Drive as well, in turn discouraging any further flooding issues for residents of Hastings Avenue and Westminster Street. In accordance with City standards, a stormwater basin of approximately 1.4 acres would have to be constructed due to the fact that the basin will not only be collecting stormwater for Rochester Ridge but the surrounding subdivisions as well. The customary position to locate the proposed storm water basin is in the natural low area located in the southeast corner of the proposed subdivision. As a result, the required storm water storage volume and location of the basin will impact a majority of the woodlands as well as the wetlands. Any additional wetlands will be impacted during large storm events when the basin stores and releases stormwater runoff, per city design standards. During the conceptual design phase of Rochester Ridge, a City staff review was conducted as well as various meetings with the staff. It was determined by staff that the existing Westminster Street must be extended north through the proposed Rochester Ridge Subdivision. Currently located at the northern end of Westminster Street are numerous utilities; municipal water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer etc. All of which have been stubbed out for the future northern extension of Westminster into a proposed subdivision. With the required extension of not only Westminster Street but the public utilities as well, several sensitive features will be impacted. The construction and extension of the street and public improvements will in particular impact the existing stream corridor not to mention the existing wooded area and wetlands. Our client will mitigate to address the impact on the sensitive areas. The ideal situation would be to mitigate off site for the woodland and wetland areas. This would in turn provide an area large enough to accommodate native plant and tree populations which could sustain biological diversity and wildlife habitat. The proposed Rochester Ridge subdivision will be located in an area surrounded by residential subdivisions on three sides, all within City limits. Placement of the surrounding subdivisions as well as City comments stating the future intent of the extension of Westminster Street to the north leads one to believe that the City would like this area to be developed residentially, to essentially fill in the gap. Allowing the development to move forward would allow the City to combat flooding issues that has occurred in the residences located along Hastings Avenue. Adequate city services including, sanitary sewer, water main, public transportation and public sidewalks are all readily available for extension into the parcel in turn making Rochester Ridge a is very desirable and logical location for a new development in the City of Iowa City. R ctfully submitted, Duane Musser A. S.L.A. MMS Consultants, Inc. Enclosure: Impact table Historical Aerials Contours Exhibit cc: Mayor City Council Planning & Zoning TA7596 \7596 -03 8- \7596038L2.DOC 2 Impact Table Westminster Street acres Lake Forest Avenue acres Stormwater Basin Construction acres Trees impacted by adin 1.47 = 19% 0.16 = 2% 0.77 = 10% Trees with 50' buffer area 0.93 = 12% 0.39 = 5% 0.85 = 11% Total 2.4 = 31% 0.55 = 7% 1.62 = 21% Wetland Impacts with grading 0.57 = 28% 0.05 = 2% 0.41 = 20% Wetlands with 100' buffer 0.44 = 22% 0.15 = 7% 0.54 = 27% Total 1.01= 50% 0.20 = 9% 0.95 = 47% Trees impacted with storage N/A N/A 0.55 = 7% Trees with 50' buffer area N/A N/A 0.81 = 10% Total 1.36 =17% Wetlands impacted with storage N/A N/A 0.67 = 33% Wetlands within 100' buffer N/A N/A 0.20 =10% Total 0.87 = 43% and no evidence of wetlands. development of any City stormwater management programs. road ways. Still few trees and no evidence of wetlands. growth of various species allowed. to the growth of box elder trees, reed canary grass and cattail, all invasive wetland species. ruelmg what would be considered a manmade wetland. as 'latarica Honeysuckle, again all invasive species. development on three sides along with a well traveled road to the north. 1963 Stream Corridor - -- - - - -in relationship to 2010 .�__:;•; :; ;,;;, - -- contours t'-' USGS Topographic Map - Information based off of topog- 2010 Contours - Information gathered by field survey con - raphy photogrammetric methods from aerial photographs ducted with GPS. Current day contours do not support the taken in 1963. Field checked in 1965. Blue line shown is the existence of a blue line stream corridor. Stream Corridor. Bob Miklo From: Schaffner, Rebecca A <becky- schaffner @uiowa.edu> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 2:24 PM To: Bob Miklo Cc: Christina Kuecker; Freerks, Ann M Subject: Zoning Application REZ11 -00001 / SUB10 -00016 - -2949 Rochester Avenue Importance: High Dear Mr. Miklo, I am writing to you to voice some concerns about the current zoning application for development of the property at 2949 Rochester Avenue. I attended the meetings about the proposed development of this property last year and voiced my concerns about the level of impact to the woodlands , critical slopes, and wetlands on this property. I have been unable to attend the meetings about the current proposal due to family and other issues. I had planned to attend tonight's meeting to hear and participate in the discussion about the current proposal for this property submitted by Rochester Ridge, LLC but I am not sure that I will be able to make it to the meeting. I ran into Ann Freerks in the course of my work today and mentioned a few of my concerns to her. She suggested that I send you an email if I would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. Let me first state for the record that I am not totally opposed to development on this property. I am also not opposed to some disturbance of the woodland and wetland if the purpose is to improve the health of those areas. However, I do have some real concerns when the intent is to completely or almost completely destroy one of the few remaining woodlands and wetlands within the city. I understand that this particular woodland and wetland is not native and admit that it is not totally healthy. It could certainly use a prescribed burn or something of that nature to open it up and make it healthier. But it is home to owls, cooper's hawks, other birds, fox, wild turkeys, rare woodland plants like the Wild Orchis, and other woodland creatures and plants. I feel that the city should be looking for ways to preserve as many of these sensitive and shrinking areas as we possibly can while still allowing for reasonable growth. My request would simply be for the City, the Corps of Engineers, and the developer to work to develop a plan that would retain as much of the current woodland and wetland as is possible and to improve, rather than destroy, these areas. For instance would it be possible to put in fewer houses so that storm management and runoff could be managed within the developable (is that a word? (9 ) property and perhaps use the wetland for additional overflow management but not as the primary site for complete storm management? Would it be possible to expand the current streams within the property to handle more runoff? Would it be possible to get the Friends of Hickory Hill or a similar group to assist in preserving this area as a natural sanctuary? I live next to the woodland and, in fact, bought the property at 3230 Lake Forest Ave specifically because it was next to a woodland. I understand this is a complex issue. I will admit that I do not have the answers but would just like to be part of the discussion and part of a solution to maintain this woodland and wetland that I enjoy season in and season out if at all possible. Thank you for your consideration. S* Becky Schaffner Risk /Fleet Safety Analyst Risk Management, Insurance and Loss Prevention 305 Plaza Centre One Iowa City, IA 52242 -2501 PH: 319 -335 -3027 1 City Council May 17, 2011 Rezoning • Conditionally rezoning approximately 23.22 acres of property located at 2949 Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay —Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) Zone (REZ1 1 -00001) ROCHESTER .RIDGE , - I01VA CITY, IOWA �.., a...,.�..._._ f ii' IiJF ��FS�I} RC 4 @18f R � � � 1 V1 M11 W! 4`Y K 1 -F. 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An ordinance amending the Planned Development Overlay (OPD5) Plan for Village Green Part XX, Lot 50, approx. 2.35 acres of property located at Village Road and Wintergreen Drive. Copies of the proposed ordinances and resolutions are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above - mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Rezoning • Consider an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 10.39 acres located at 1725 North Dodge Street owned by the Press - Citizen Company from Research Development Park (RDP) to Neighborhood Public (P1). (REZ1 1-00006) to S CN1 _ _ _- } -~-- ID-RS SITE LOCATION: 1725 N. Dodge Stmt REZ11- 00005 r �1 a ; I" 1725 N. 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F- 1� =wt: LANOSC PLAN We, Nov-07 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Form 653.C7 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) (Dale) ' for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 20111 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. Hny 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. > f/ Clerk/ Finance Officer Name Total Budget Total Budget as certified Current after Current or last amended Amendment Amendment Revenues & Other Financing Sources 47,788,547 47,788,547 Taxes Levied on Property 1 0 Less: Uncollectied Property Taxes -Levy Year 2 0 47,788,547 0 47,788,547 Net Current Property Taxes 3 0 Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 840,114 840,114 TIF Revenues 5 6 10,264,413 746,180 11,010,593 Other City Taxes 7 1,335,333 7,019 1,342,352 Licenses 8 Permits 8 2,186,957 - 1,063,177 1,123,780 use of Money and Property s 113,941,586 - 28,159,131 85,782,455 Intergovernmental 10 39,621,066 1,764,102 41,385,168 charges for Services 0 0 0 Special Assessments 11 12 4,803,581 2,831,859 7,635,440 Miscellaneous 13 119,025,760 13,192,047 132,217,807 Other Financing Sources 339,807,357 - 10,681,101 329,126,256 Total Revenues and Other Sources 14 Expenditures & Other Financing Uses 20,410,378 402,830 20,813,208 Public Safety 15 16 13,685,613 736,679 14,422,292 Public Works 0 0 0 Health and Social Services 17 18 12,194,884 185,180 12,380,064 Culture and Recreation 19 35,532,223 4,620,264 40,152,487 Community and Economic Development 20 8,359,325 152,913 8,512,238 General Government 21 14,045,403 150,000 14,195,403 Debt Service 22 69,027,498 - 125,311 68,902,187 Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures 23 173,255,324 6,122,555 179,377,879 Business Type I 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 26 95,081,715 - 1,413,908 93,667,807 Transfers out Total Expend ituresgransfers Out 27 396,740,823 - 22,403,428 374,337,395 Excess Revenues & Other sources Over 28 - 56,933,466 11,722,327 - 45,211,139 (under) Expendituresrrransfers Out Fiscal Year 0 continuing Appropriation 29 30 �259,041,0 N/A 315,974,535 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 31 11,722,327 270,763,396 Ending Fund Balance June 30 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. Hny 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. > f/ Clerk/ Finance Officer Name 521=48z3 CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION To the Auditor of JOHNSON County, The City Council of Iowa City in said County /Counties met on Ma ,at the place and h ur set in the notice, a copy of which accompanies this certificate and is certified as to publication. Upon to ' g up the proposed amendment, it was considered and taxpayers were heard for a the amendment. 2011 against The Council, after hearing taxpayers wishing to be heard and considering the statements made b them, gave o final consideration to the prop \en dment(s) to the budget and modifications proposed at the Baring, 4Qny. _ thereupon, the following resolintroduced. RESOLUTION No. A RESOLUTION AMENDIRRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING J NE 31 2�1 (AS ST ON September 21, 2010 Be it Resolved by the CounCit f Iowa City Section 1. Following lished May 6, 2011 and the public hearing held, 11 a current budget (as previously a nded) is amended asset ut herein and in the detail by fund type and activity that s ports this resolution which wa considered at that heariirzj: cn CID / Passed this day of (0-Y) day Signature City Clark/Finance Officer Signature Mayor n now M 0 Total Budget Total Budget as certified Current after Current or st amended Amendment Amendment Revenues & Other Financing Sources 7,788,54 0 47,788,547 Taxes Levied on Property 1 Less: Uncollectted Property Taxes -Levy Year 2 3 0 47, 47 0 0 0 47,788,547 Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes 4 TIF Revenues 5 A 0 040' 0 0 0 840,114 6 1 746,180 11,010,593 Other City Taxes ,264,4 /1,335,331 7,019 1,342,352 Licenses & Permits 7 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 -'1,0,681,101 329,126,256 Expenditures & Other Financing Uses 20,410,378 %4,830 20,813,208 Public Safety 15 Public Works 16 13,685,613 736, 79 14,422,292 Health and Social Services 17 0 0 0 Culture and Recreation 18 12,194,884 185,181A 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 Expenditure 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 Exp6nditures 25 301,659,108 - 20,989,520 0,669,588 Transfers Out 26 95,081,715 - 1,413,908 91667,807 Total ExpenditurestTransfers 96t 27 396,740,823 - 22,403,428 374, 37,395 Excess Revenues & Other S urces Over (Under) ExpenditurestTran fers Out Fiscal Year 28 - 56,933,466 11,722,327 - 45,211,139 Continuing Appropriat' n 29 0 N/A "0 301 315,974,535 0 315,974,53 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance/June 30 311 259,041,069 11,722,3271 270,763,396 / Passed this day of (0-Y) day Signature City Clark/Finance Officer Signature Mayor n now M 0 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Iowa City Industrial Campus Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th day of May, 2011, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY AND STORMWATER UTILITY FEE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on ordinance amendments for the Stormwater Utility and Stormwater Utility Fee in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th day of May, 2011, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Said ordinance amendments are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK