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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-2003 Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Informal Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, March 17, 2003 - 7:30 ****** RECREATION CENTER MEETING ROOM B ****** 222 SOUTH GILBERT STREET PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ITEMS ON THE INFORMAL AGENDA WILL BE HELD AT THE FORMAL MEETING ON I I THURSDAY, March 20, 2003, 7:30 P.M., Emma J. Harvat Hall Civic Center Agenda Formal Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 7:30 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall (Civic Center) A. Call to Order B. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda C. Announcement of Vacancies on City Boards and Commissions D. Zoning Items: 1. REZ03-00009 Discussion of an application from CJs Construction Inc. for a rezoning from High Density Single-Family/Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-12/OSA), to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OSA/OPDH-12) on 2.21 acres to allow the development of 13 townhouse style units located at the southeast comer of Meadow Ridge Lane and North Dubuque Street. (45-day limitation period: April 4, 2003) 2. REZ03-00004 Discussion of an application submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission combining the Longfellow Historic District and the Moffitt Cottage Historic District into one historic district named the Longfellow Historic District. (60-day limitation period: March 18, 2003) I=. Development Item: 1. SUB03-00003 Discussion of an application submitted by Kristine Wingate for a preliminary plat of Windy Meadows Addition, a 13.43 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision with two outlots located in Fringe Area C, outside of the growth area, at 3125 Rohret Road SW. (45-day limitation period: April 13, 2003) F. Other: G. Consideration of the March 6, 2003 Meeting Minutes. H. ADJOURNMENT Upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings: Informal 'March 31" Aprii'14 April 28'f May 12 June 2 June 16 Formal April 3 April 17 May 1 May 15 June 5 June 19 City of Iowa City M E MORAN DU M TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Shelley McCafferty, Associate Planner DATE: March 14, 2003 RE: REZ03-00009 Pine Ridge Condominiums At the March 6 Planning and Zoning Commission, you requested additional information regarding this OPDH application. Zoning history: This property was rezoned from R1A, Single Family Residential to RS-12, High Density Single Family Residential in 1983 at the time when the current zoning designations were adopted and the city-wide zoning map revised. The Meadow Ridge Part 1 subdivision, which is composed of the properties along Meadow Ridge Lane, was platted in 1989. Meadow Ridge Part 2, which is composed of all the property under consideration, was platted in 1996. Traffic signal: In 1988 a traffic study of the intersection of Dubuque Street and Foster Road concluded that a signal at this intersection was premature. However, it was approaching the threshold for signalization. A 1996 study found that there had not been significant changes in the in the traffic volume at this intersection. In 1999, it was determined that a signal was justified based on an elevation of the federal signal warrants, as well as the ongoing growth on the Peninsula. A detailed crash analysis has not been conducted at the Dubuque Street and Foster Road intersection. The 1996 signal warrant study evaluated the 1995 and 1996 crash history, and the crash warrant (5 crashes in a 12- month period of type correctable by signalization) was not met either year. There have been no reported fatalities at this intersection in the period from 1993-2003. Parking: Please find attached an email from Jeff Davidson regarding parking on Old Highway 218. The applicant has met the technical requirements of providing two parking spaces per unit. The applicant is providing a third space stacked in front of the garage space, however, this does not meet the technical requirements of the Code, and therefore has not been listed on the development plan. The applicant has indicated that he is willing to provide a few additional spaces and has proposed using a product called Grasscrete to do so. Attached is additional information on this product. Staff feels that this would be a good environmentally friendly alternative to conventional paving. Shelley McCaffert~ From: Jeff Davidson Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 10:50 AM To: Bob Miklo; John Adam; John Yapp; Shelley McCafferty; Karen Howard; Karen Howard; Mitch Behr Cc: Beth Pfohl Subject: Pine Ridge Condominiums OPDH plan A question was raised regarding on-street parking on the Dubuque St frontage road where access is proposed to Pine Ridge Condominiums. This is a 22' wide street. South of the residence at 1850 N Dubuque St there is curb on the east side only, and north of this residence there is curb on the west side only. Parking is currently permitted on both sides of the frontage road, primarily because there is very little on-street parking demand in the area. By Code we are committed to keeping 20' clear on any public street for a fire lane. There are exceptions made; an example would be Sheridan Avenue, a 25' wide street with heavy on-street parking on one side which reduces the effective width of the street to 17 or 18 feet. If construction of the condos creates heavier demand for on-street parking, we will at minimum prohibit parking on one side of the frontage road. Parking could be allowed on one side of a 22' wide street if there were enough gaps in the parked cars to allow vehicles to "give way" when they meet an oncoming vehicle. If demand for on-street parking was very heavy on the frontage road it could result in parking being taken off of both sides. The first priority is safety on the roadway; on-street parking is a secondary function of the street. Build Smarter with Alternative Materials: Chp. 12, grasscrete Page 1 of 1 [] Alternative Building Materials Oapter TWelve Outdo,or Product [] Foundations [] Wall and Roof Systems rass eto ~ Framin9 Materials ~ Roofin9 Materials ~ Sidin9 Materials (Excerpt from Craftsman Book Company's "Build 8mailer with Alternative Matefials'~ ~ Insulation Materials and Radiant Heat ~ Doors. Windows Grasscrete, a grass/concrete "invisible" porous pavement grid system, is and Trim manufactured by ~.~.~.~.B.i.~....G~rP~.r~J.~B.. It's similar to Grasspave2, but in ~ Interior Products concrete instead of plastic. It was designed for use anywhere imperious ~ Bathrooms and Kitchens ~ Deckin9 paving products (asphalt and/or concrete) would be appropriate, especially ~ Outdoor Products for the commercial and municipal market. Those areas would include ~ Building to Help the access routes, drainage ditches, and driveways, to name a few. It's also a Environment recognized product for use in erosion control, reduction of storm water ~ About the Author runoff, and to meet landscaping zoning requirements. Grasscrete can also solve problems created by natural storm water runoff patterns. In water management applications, including erosion control, Grasscrete is Abbreviations ~ Organizations a viable and cost-effective solution - and it looks a whole lot better than ~ v~o to Contact concrete. The overall design helps to release hydrostatic pressure while water infiltrates the system, allowing the grass to grow. A solid drainage system (drainpipe or othe~ise) would require a rese~oir of some type at one end, but Grasscrete doesn't. It's both an aesthetically pleasing and functional system. Order Online ~ Find a Bookstore Construction Notes - It's impoAant to determine the proper subgrade for expected loads and drainage. A Geotechnical Engineer may be required, depending on the applications. However, in most applications (except for ve~ heavy loads), native soil with a minimum Resistance Value of 30 and a compaction of 95 percent will provide a suitable subgrade. A testing lab would need to test the subgrade to determine these values, taking into consideration the traffic load that will be using the Grasscrete. In areas with inappropriate soil or ve~ heavy anticipated loads, you'd need to excavate 4 inches or more of soil and replace it with compacted base rock. Table of.~.o.q.~.~ts I Con~a.~tj~fo. I F.ind a..b.~..kstore ].Ho.me The information on this site is from the book, Build Smarter with Alternative Materials Available from Craftsman Book Company at www.craftsman-book.com ©1999 Craftsman Book Company Find an error? Please e-mail the webmaster http ://www.build-smarter.com/Chapter 12/grasscrete.htm 3/14/2003 i_iSTATE ISTORICAL lowASOCIE of A Division Of The Department of Cultural Affairs ' ' March 7, 2003 Ms. Shelley McCafferty Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 410 E. Washington St Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Shelley: Thank you for submitting the nomination for designating the Longfellow Historic District for the State's review and recommendation. The attached Review Form summarizes the results of our review and details our recommendations. We concur with Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission that the Longfellow Historic District is a significant property and should be recognized by designation as a City of Iowa City historic district. If you need additional information or have any questions about this review, please do not hesitate to contact me at the 515/281-6826 or kmc.~rat~max.state.ia.us Sinc~ Kerry C. McGrath Local Governments Coordinator 600 EAST LOCUST STREET DES MOINES, IA 50319-0290 P: (515) 281-6826, EMAIL: kerry, mcgrath~dca.state.ia.us STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: John Yapp, Associate Planner Item: SUB03-00003 3125 Rohret Road SW Date: March 20, 2003 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Kristine Wingate 2801 Highway 6 East ~04 Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 338-8216 Property Owner: Lois Wingate 3125 Rohret Road SW Iowa City, IA Contact Person: MMS Consultants 1917 S Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 351-8282 Applicant's Attorney: Tom Gelman 321 E Market Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: 354-1104 Requested Action: Preliminary plat approval Purpose: To create a two-lot residential subdivision Location: 3125 Rohret Road SW Size: 13.43 acres Existing Land Use and Zoning: Residential and open space; County RS5 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Agricultural; County A1 South: Agricultural; CountyA1 East: Agricultural; County A1 West: Agricultural; County A1 Comprehensive Plan: This property is in Fringe Area C of the Iowa City / Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement, outside of the City growth area File Date: February 27, 2003 45 Day Limitation Period: April 13, 2003 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, Kristine Wingate, has applied for a preliminary plat of Windy Meadows Addition, a two lot residential subdivision located at 3125 Rohret Road SW. This property is in Fringe Area C of the Iowa City / Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement, outside of the Iowa City growth area. This property was rezoned to County RS5, Suburban Residential, in 2002. ANALYSIS: The Fringe Area Agreement for Area C, outside the City growth area, specifies that rezoning to RS5 will be considered subject to the applicant setting aside a minimum of 80% of the property as an outlot for open space or agriculture. The rezoning concept plan approved in 2002 identified two residential lots (one of which is existing), with 80% of the property set aside as an outlot. Conformance with rezoning concept plan: The preliminary plat is generally consistent with the rezoning concept plan approved in 2002. The plat consists of two residential lots, a new road (Wingate Way) to provide access to the lots, and 81% of the property is set aside as two outlots identified as 'Greenspace / Timber' outlots. As part of the rezoning, at the request of the applicant, the City Council determined that a variation to the Rural Design Standards should be permitted regarding the design of Wingate Way. City Rural Design standards specify that the right-of-way or easement width for a local street shall be 60 feet wide to allow for future retrofit of sewer, water and sidewalks as necessary. The standards also specify a 22-foot wide chip-seal surface for the road surface. As shown on the rezoning concept plan and the preliminary plat, Wingate Way is proposed to be a gravel surface within a 40-foot wide easement. This is consistent with County road design standards for Iow-volume residential roads. The applicant has agreed to include in the legal papers that any further subdivision of lots accessing Wingate Way will trigger the requirement for Wingate Way to be designed to meet City Rural Design Standards. While two lots using a gravel road may not raise concerns, additional residential development will increase the need for a chip-seal surface within a wider easement. Wingate Way is situated to serve as an access for future development if and when the adjacent property to the west and south subdivides in the future. Wingate Way is using an existing access point for access to Rohret Road (the driveway to Lot 1); no new access points to Rohret Road will be created with this plat. Other plat design issues: The strip of property between Wingate Way and Lot 1 is identified as a vegetation and utility easement. The legal papers for the final plat should specify that any vegetation planted in this easement should not interfere with any utilities in \\CITYNT\shared\PCD\Planning & Zoning Files\Sub\SUB03-O0003 Windy Meadows.doc the easement. It appears at this time the only utility that would be in the easement would be electric lines. The plat includes a 40-foot access easement to provide access to the two outlots. This access easement is not proposed to be improved, though it could be in the future at the discretion of the property owners. There are two outlots due to the intention that they will be owned separately., A note on the plat indicates that a new well will serve Lot 2. Stormwater management: Because this property is in the Old Man's Creek watershed, no stormwater management is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that SUB03-00003, a preliminary plat of Windy Meadows Addition, a 13.43 residential subdivision with two outlots located at 3125 Rohret Road, be approved. ATTCHEMENTS: 1. Location map 2. Preliminary plat Approved by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development \\CITYNT\shared\PCD\Planning & Zoning Files\Sub\SUB03-O0003 Windy Meadows.doc ~Jfll'l V3EIY HJ.MOI.ID ~v svs.w l / I--,( I:~PARE:0 BY: MMS CONSULTANT~ 1917 S. ~RT ST. I~A O~. 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