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Home My WebLink About10-21-2010 Planning and Zoning Commission PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Thursday, October 21,2010 - 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Iowa City City Hall Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda C. Rezoning Items: 1. REZ10-00009: Discussion of an application submitted by University of Iowa for a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone to Institutional Public (P-2) zone for approximately 1.38-acres of property located at 385 Ruppert Road. 2. REZ10-00011: Discussion of an application submitted by the City of Iowa City to rezone the following publicly owned properties: . from Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for property located in Dean Oakes Sixth Addition, Terrill Mill Park, Thornberry Dog Park & Peninsula Park, and Oakmont Estates . from Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) zone and Interim Development Multi-Family (ID- RM) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for property located in Sandhill Estates . from Planned Development Medium Density (OPD-8) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for property located in Frauenholz-Miller Park . from Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for property located west of Scott Boulevard, south of Ralston Creek and in Country Club Estates . from Interim Development-Multi Family (ID-RM) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for property located on McCollister Boulevard, east of the Iowa River D. Conditional Use Item: CU10-00001: Discussion of an application submitted by S & G Materials Company to operate a recyclable asphalt and concrete storage site on property located at 4059 Izaak Walton Road. E. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: October 4 and October 7,2010 F. Other G. Adjournment Informal Formal December 13 December 16 STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Tabatha Miller, Planning Intern Item: REZ10-00009 Date: October 21,2010 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: The University of Iowa 2660 UCC Iowa City, IA 52242 Contact Person: George Hollins 2660 UCC Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: (319) 335-0126 Requested Action: Rezoning from CI1 to P2 Purpose: To reflect public ownership of the property and bring it into compliance with Section 14-2F of the Zoning Ordinance Location: 385 Ruppert Road Size: 1.38 acres Existing Land Use and Zoning: Undeveloped Intensive Commercial (CI1) Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: South: East: West: Intensive Commercial (CI1) Neighborhood Public (P1 ) Neighborhood Public (P1) Intensive Commercial (CI1) Comprehensive Plan: Intensive Commercial (CI-1) File Date: April 23, 2010 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, the University of Iowa, requests that the subject property located at 385 Ruppert Road be rezoned from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Institutional Public Zone (P2) in order to bring the property into compliance with Section 14-2F of the Zoning Ordinance. The University of Iowa acquired the property to relocate the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Air Care emergency helicopter hanger and helipad. The present hanger and helipad are located on the Oakdale Campus, but the development of land S:PCD/Staff Reports/ REZ 10-00009 UI Helipad surrounding the Oakdale hanger and helipad no longer meet the FAA requirement for unobstructed and safe landings and take-offs. Section 14-2F-B-2 states that public uses of land owned or otherwise controlled by the State or Federal government, such as university campuses, regional medical facilities, post offices and other state and federally owned facilities should be zoned Institutional Public Zone (P2). ANAL YSIS: The property is currently zoned as Intensive Commercial (CI-1). The proposed rezoning to P2 has been initiated by the University of Iowa to reflect that the property has been acquired for a future helicopter hanger and helipad. The P2 zoning designation serves a notice function to those owning or buying land in proximity to subject property that it is not ordinarily subject to City development regulations. This zone change will bring the University owned parcel into compliance with Section 14-2F of the Zoning Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that REZ10-00009, an application to rezone 1.38 acres of land located at 385 Ruppert Road from CI1 to P2 be approved. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Aerial photograph Approved by: ~~ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development S:PCD/Staff Reports/ REZ10-00009 UI Helipad v o V) 0 ~ ~~o ~< "'C ,... ~ ~ D.. ~~ 0. C/) .~ 01: ~ ~ CJ -2~Q. CJ) N ~ o ... ~ I 1-01 U .......... 0\ o o o o I o ~ N ~ CJ - i is :I: ,.. 0 D.. ~ ~ ~ ... tj ~ ~ ... Q ~ ~ ,... -..Ji-- 8 ~ ~Q:: ~ - 0 0 0 GO .-I ~1 < --0. ~ 0 s9; > 0:: ..... ~ 0:: ~"'C U.J 0 "- "- ::J 0:: t: ~ 0 fr tj :< ..d t: 0 Z .. Z 0 ~ ~ u 0 S N N :E 0 ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ -- rn C D.. 0 , '.'l::l _ ~l. - .. _ f'. ~^ k~ . ~ .. t3 ., ~ · . II ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~,. . ~ t3 " > I.l -~, \ 0'\ o o o o I o ~ N ga ~ f-4 1:: ~ ~ +.l = e Q.c o Qj :> Q) o 1:: o fr :< ~ o Z .. Z o 1-4 ~ U o ~ ~ t: en STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Tabatha Ries-Miller, Planning Intern Item: REZ 10-00011, P 1 zones Date: October 21, 2010 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: City of Iowa City Requested Action: Rezoning several properties from current zoning designation to P1, Neighborhood Public Zone Purpose: To reflect public ownership of the properties listed within this report and to bring properties into compliance with Section 14-2F of the Zoning Ordinance Locations and Existing Zoning: 1. Thornberry Dog Park (OPD5) 2. Frauenholtz-Miller Park (OPD8) 3. Sand Hill Estates Part I, Outlot M (OPD5) 4. Sand Hill Estates, Lot 2 PT of GOV Lot 3 & 4 (ID-RM) 5. Dean Oakes Sixth Addition Outlot "A" (OPD5) 6. Oakmont Estates (OPD5) 7. Country Club Estates (RS5) 8. Taft Speedway (RS5) 9. Ralston Creek area west of Scott Boulevard (RS5) 10. North of McCollister Boulevard (ID-RM) Existing Land Use: Properties contain a variety of public uses. File Date: August 13, 2010 45 Day Limitation Period: City-owned property - not applicable BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has acquired most of these properties for parkland and open space. The property adjacent to Country Club Estates was acquired for a water reservoir. The property on Taft Avenue was acquired for floodplain management. The Ralston Creek area west of Scott Boulevard was acquired for stormwater facilities. The property North of McCollister Boulevard was acquired for the Public Works Complex. Section 14-2F-1 B-1 of the Zoning Ordinance states that uses such as schools, parks, police and fire stations, and other civic buildings owned or otherwise controlled by the County, the City, or the Iowa City Community School District for such uses will be designated as P1, Neighborhood Public Zones. Furthermore, Section 14-2F-6B states that land acquired by the government of the United States, the State or a political subdivision thereof, shall retain its existing zoning designation until 2 such time as the Zoning Map is amended to designate such land a Public Zone. The P1 zoning designation serves a notice function to those owning or buying land in proximity to publicly owned land. This zone change application has been initiated by the City of Iowa City to bring publicly owned parcels into compliance with Section 14-2F-1 of the Zoning Ordinance. ANAL YSIS: The City of Iowa City has initiated the rezoning of parcels acquired by the City, from their current zoning designation to P1 . The P1 zoning classification will be consistent with the zoning classifications of properties owned by the County, the City, and or the Iowa City Community School District. Public zones permit the use of land, building, and structures by the Federal and State governments and their political subdivisions, including the City of Iowa City. Approval of the zone change to P1 for properties which are currently publicly owned will bring these properties into compliance with Section 14-2F of the Zoning Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed zone changes for properties below to P1, Neighborhood Public Zone. 1. Thornberry Dog Park (from OPD5) 2. Frauenholtz-Miller Park (from OPD8) 3. Sand Hill Estates Part I, Outlot M (from OPD5) 4. Sand Hill Estates, Lot 2 PT of GOV Lot 3 & 4 (from ID-RM) 5. Dean Oakes Sixth Addition Outlot "A" (from OPD5) 6. Oakmont Estates (from OPD5) 7. Country Club Estates (from RS5) 8. Taft Speedway (from RS5) 9. 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Z o ~ ~ U o ~ ~ ~ ~ rn All:) City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 21, 2010 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner RE: CU10-0001 S&G Materials Conditional Use Application - amendment S & G Materials has applied to Johnson County for an amendment to a previously approved conditional use permit to allow for asphalt, rock, and concrete recycling at their Izaak Walton Road plat site. The previous conditional use permit allows for the mining of sand in this location. The subject property is located south of Iowa City near Izaak Walton Road and west of the Iowa River. The applicant's property is located in Fringe Area C of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement but is outside of the Iowa City Growth Boundary. The Agreement states, "[Developments] which are not within Iowa City's growth area [but within the Fringe Area] which are zoned for non-farm development...may occur in conformance with Johnson County's Unified Development Ordinance and City Rural Design Standards." The Johnson County Zoning Ordinance permits cities to review conditional use permits for applications within their extra-territorial jurisdiction. Conditional use permits require a 4/5-majority vote of the Johnson County Board of Adjustment to approve a permit opposed by the City Council. In 2000, the applicant applied for and was granted a conditional use permit for the sand mining operations conditioned upon dust-free maintenance of Izaak Walton Road. In 2006, a second conditional use permit was granted to expand the sand mining operations conditioned on the applicant improving the entrance to Izaak Walton Road from Oak Crest Hill Road and the applicant implementing a Wetland Mitigation Plan created by Red-Tail Restoration. The present conditional use permit application is to allow for asphalt and concrete recycling and storage at the existing sand mining site. In March 2010, the County added asphalt and concrete recycling as a temporary Conditional Use. The proposed amendment would allow the continued rock recycling activities and allow the site to be brought into compliance with the new County regulations. Currently, the applicant (S & G) has accumulated piles of concrete (reportedly from the demolition/construction at Wal-Mart on Hwy 1 and the VA Hospital project) on site that they wish to crush, recycle, and sell as road sub-base materials. The applicant has been using the northern most parcel (Parcel 1 - see attached) for current operations. The asphalt and concrete are currently located on Parcel 1. The applicant intends to begin moving the operation to the southern parcel (Parcel 2). S & G was recently informed by County Planning and Zoning staff that they were in violation of their existing conditional use permit that only allows for the mining and extraction of sand and gravel on the premises - not asphalt and concrete recycling operations. If the asphalt and concrete recycling operation continues without proper permitting, S & G risks having their current conditional use permit (#10259) revoked. They promptly filed an application to amend their existing Conditional Use Permit to allow for a permanent asphalt and concrete recycling operation in the A-Agricultural zoning district. July 6, 2006 Page 2 According the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, Asphalt and Concrete Recycling Plants are conditionally allowed for temporary operation only, in the A- Agricultural zoning district. The asphalt and concrete recycling operations have been going on since 2003. The applicant has indicated that in order to comply with the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance that they will determine an end date for the current operations that will correspond to the expiration of the Conditional Use Permit. Then if S&G Materials Company wanted to accept future large materials recycling projects, they would need to re-apply for another temporary conditional use permit. This would give the City the opportunity to make comments for each future application. An end date has yet to be determined for the current operations. The County Staff has noted several conditions for the approval of the Conditional Use Permit, listed below. County Staff has also recommended attaching a firm timeline within which all conditions must be met or the recycling operation ends. The County's conditions are: 1. The applicant shall obtain written approval for the proposed entrance to the public roadway from the County Engineer. . Additionally, the applicant may need to negotiate with the County Engineer and the Board of Supervisors regarding upgrading the road surface of Izaak Walton Rd. SE 2. The applicant shall obtain written approval from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the discharge of any waste from the proposed facility. . The Iowa Department of Natural Resources must be made aware of this application. Staff has concerns regarding any dust, debris, or other particulate matter entering the Iowa River watershed. 3. The applicant shall obtain written consent for the proposed facility location from the owners of all dwellings and commercial structures located within 500 feet of the property boundary described in the application or receive consent by 4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve said permit. . Consent from property owners on the north side of Izaak Walton Rd. SE should be sought out. 4. A permit for such a recycling plant shall be issued for a specific period of time that coincides with the estimated completion date of the project. · The period of time for operation must be established at the time of permit approval and related to a eminent or on-going project. 5. The recycling plant shall be removed and the recycling plant site shall be restored to its original productive state within 180 days after the completion of the identified highway or road project or projects. . The Johnson County Planning and Zoning Administrator shall make the final judgment regarding any necessary remediation. The applicant shall also agree to pay for any necessary professional services regarding remediation of the site to its original state. 6. The applicant must have and receive an approved soil erosion control plan and storm water management plan. July 6, 2006 Page 3 · The Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District will approve all soil erosion control plans and storm water management plans. 7. Any conditions set forth by the City of Iowa City Council. · The Iowa City Council will meet on this application in November. 8. All elements of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Staff agrees with the County staff in that a temporary concrete and asphalt recycling facility tied to specific jobs would be compatible with the current uses at the site. Staff's main concern is the impact on Izaak Walton Rd due to the possible increase in adjacent activity. By having the recycling operation as a temporary use, it would allow the City to monitor the condition of the road and ensure the use's impact on the road. Staff believes that Izaak Walton Road should be assessed by the County Engineer and if it is determined that it needs to be improved or upgraded, then this should be a condition of the approval. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment, recommending that a conditional use permit be approved, subject to: 1. An expiration date of the Conditional Use Permit that corresponds with the end date of the current recycling operation 2. County requiring any improvements that are necessary as determined bythe County Engineer are made to Izaak Walton League Road Approved by: ~~\ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development Attachments Location Map Access - . - Parcels 1 and 2 - - - *No new structures proposed with this amendment Parcel 1: Existing Rock Recycling Site Parcel Owner: Tom H and Karen H Williams, 3762 Osage Street SW: Iowa City, IA 52240 Parcel Leased to S&G Materials Company until June 30, 2018. Parcel 2: Existing Sand and Gravel Storage Site and Future Site for Rock Recycling Activities Parcel Owner: S&G Materials Company, 4059 Izaak Walton Road SE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Figure 1: Location Map and Site Plan Williams Farm - S & G Materials Company Conditional Use Permit Amendment Application Johnson County GIS \\\\\\\\\11,.,.'"""" ~",'~~~ON GOUIt!.'", /~~ FILED ;;, ~ ~ ( SEP] 6 2010 ) \12 PLANNING &&-~/ '",,:JtNG DEPf\~\~\""" """"11111\"\ ~~ tr,.Sl~~2.'l ~~ngy LLC MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 4,2010 - 6:00 PM -INFORMAL CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Elizabeth Koppes, Wally Plahutnik, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Freerks, Michelle Payne STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Tabatha Ries-Miller, Lorin Ditzler OTHERS PRESENT: Clark Henry, Doug Bisson RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Vice-Chair, Elizabeth Koppes. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. DISCUSSION OF RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT: Miklo explained that Iowa City is one of five cities across the country to have been chosen for a second round of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding for development consulting; the Iowa City focus for this funding will be the Riverfront Crossings District. Miklo introduced Clark Henry of SRA in Washington D.C., Doug Bisson of HDR in Omaha, Nebraska as the consultants who would be in town to study the project over the next few days. Charlie Eastham stated for the purposes of full disclosure that he is president of the Board of Directors for a non-profit group that is leasing space in the area to be discussed. Henry said that the program from which the funding for this consulting comes is The Partnership for Sustainable Communities, and is funded by the EPA. The goal of the program is to align transportation policy and resources with environmental protection. Henry said that the largest component of the project they will be working on for the Riverfront Crossings area is coming up with a draft conceptual framework. Secondly, the existing zoning code will be evaluated to determine if it is getting Iowa City the type and scope of development it Planning and Zoning Commission October 4, 2010 - Informal Page 2 of 6 desires; analysis will be done on bridging the gap between what development the city wants and what development the city is getting. Henry said that another component of the project will be to evaluate and develop planning for remediation for any ground contamination from existing or former businesses/endeavors that may come into play with redevelopment. He said this would be largely technical guidance. Henry stated that the consultants will be working with market studies and analysis gathered from the first phase of this project, as well as conducting research and interviews of their own. Bisson said that the development side of the project will be focused on a small subsection of the larger Riverfront Crossings District. He said that as they move forward with the project they will be cognizant of the fact that the area being studied is somewhat out of the immediate realm of action for downtown Iowa City. Bisson said that there will be challenges in staying out of the 500 year floodplains of the Iowa River and Ralston Creek when contemplating development; however, that will also present opportunities for green and open spaces.. Bisson said that the transportation system of roads, pedestrian traffic, railroad and light rail, and general connectivity with downtown will be key factors in design. Bisson said that a density study indicated that a structured parking solution would be required if a high density was desired for that area. Bisson said that the hope was that over the next three days a general consensus on the development direction could be reached. Eastham asked if it was too early to ask if the soil in that area would support multiple multi- storied steel and concrete structures. Henry said that there was a certain amount of assumption required in this planning process, including the assumption that the engineering required is possible and affordable, and that any environmental issues discovered can be worked through. He reiterated that this is a conceptual framework. Miklo invited Commissioners to attend the planning meeting for the following day and also the wrap up meeting at the end of the week. He said that eventually a more detailed plan will be drafted and will be presented in a public meeting. Eastham asked if a market analysis had been done to determine demand for this kind of project. Miklo replied that a broad market analysis had been completed in December 2009, and that was being used at this point. He noted that as the plan moves forward further, more detailed market analysis will be done. Bisson said that numbers will change as further study is done. Miklo said that the hope is that the area will evolve as the wastewater treatment plan and other industrial uses relocate, though those decisions will be made by individual property owners; there will be no City buy-out of existing structures to make this development plan come into being. He said that public investment in the area and the addition of parks and green space may have the effect of increasing land values and attracting different kinds of development. Bisson said that the idea was to use the green space as an investment tool. Koppes asked when the wastewater facilities and old animal shelter would be removed. Miklo said that within the next three to four years. Eastham asked if the University was involved in this planning process, and Miklo said that there was a meeting scheduled with the University for the following day. Koppes asked if a traffic study had been done for the Gilbert Street intersection. Miklo noted that approximately five years ago there had been a study done that indicated upgrades were Planning and Zoning Commission October 4, 2010 - Informal Page 3 of 6 warranted for that intersection but that plans to implement upgrades had been tabled due to property owner objections. He said this process could be an opportunity to bring that discussion up again. Henry asked if anything discusses so far raised red flags for the Commission, or if there were opportunities the Commission saw that the consultants were missing. Eastham asked how confident the consultants were that any potentially contaminated sites had been identified, and what cost it would take to remediate them. Henry said there were a couple of sites along Gilbert Street that had some former registered underground storage tanks, and those are always potential issues. He said that the definition of a "brownfield" is a property whose development is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous waste, toxin or pollutant. He said that as many of these sites will be former industrial sites, a certain level of due diligence will be required on the part of a property purchaser to satisfy their lender. Henry said there are federal guidelines for site assessments that lenders generally require before financing such sites. Henry said that if contaminants are found, the level of clean-up required is driven by the proposed use for the site; Le., industrial use would not require as much clean up as a commercial use, and a commercial use would not require as much clean up as a residential use. He said he did not foresee the kind of clean up that requires millions of dollars and decades of time to address coming out of this development area. He noted that it is important to work with property owners in addressing these issues and to educate them on grants and funding available to assist with assessment and clean up. He said this was something property owners, developers and lenders needed to plan for before they were ready to buy, sell, or build. There were no further questions from the Commission. ANNEXATION/REZONING ITEMS: 1. ANN10-00003/REZ10-00010: Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for annexation and rezoning from County Agricultural (A) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for approximately 207 acres of property located south of McCollister Boulevard, west of Sand Road SE (Terry Trueblood Recreation Area). Miklo introduced Tabatha Ries-Miller, a graduate student in Urban Planning who has been working on this issue and prepared the staff report. Ries-Miller said that the property had been a sand quarry in the past, and now contains a lake where the sand quarry had been located. She said there had been some residential property on the western part of the property which was removed after the 2008 flood. Ries-Miller said that when the South District planning process took place this area had been identified as a potential future park site. She said that the area does fall within the long-range planning boundary of the South District Plan and that there will be no undue burden placed on the City by annexing this property. Ries-Miller said that the property is currently owned by the City. Reis-Miller said that control over the development of this property is in the City's best interest. She said the voluntary annexation of this property will fulfill the open space goals of the South District plan and involves preservation of wooded wetlands in the Iowa River corridor. Ries-Miler said that the zoning code requires pubic-owned property for the purpose of schools, Planning and Zoning Commission October 4, 2010 - Informal Page 4 of 6 parks, etc. to have a P1 zoning designation. Koppes asked if there would be the capability of providing sanitary sewer to the property, as when the 1997 long-range planning boundary was set, this property was left out because there was not that capability. Miklo said he was unsure but would check with Public Works. 2. ANN10-00004/REZ10-00012: Discussion of an application submitted by Max & LaVaughn Neppel for annexation and rezoning from County Heavy Industrial (MH) zone to General Industrial (11) zone for approximately 1.85 acres of property located at 4764 420th Street SE. Ditzler said that this property is adjacent to 170 acres of land that was recently annexed for industrial use. The annexation falls within the guidelines of voluntary annexation requests. The area is within the long-term planning boundary and satisfies a need for industrial growth identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Ditzler said improvements are currently being made to 420th Street, but additional improvements would need to be made once all of the properties in that area were annexed. She said that sanitary sewer would be possible for this property. Plahutnik asked what was to the north and east of the property. Ditzler said that north of the property is some County zoned Heavy Industrial property. Eastham asked if there was storm water management for the area. Miklo said that would be addressed with redevelopment. Eastham said drainage patterns could be an issue for future development and do affect zoning decisions. Koppes asked if the property owner was looking to redevelop this land. Miklo said the property is for sale. Given the size of the property, Miklo said, it is most likely that the property would be redeveloped as a part of the adjacent property to the north or east. Eastham asked if the cost of the 420th Street improvements were being born entirely by the City. Miklo said he believed there was some State funding involved, but there is no private investment at this point. Eastham asked if the City would be attempting to regain the cost of some of those improvements from land purchasers in the area. Miklo said that there was no plan for that. Eastham asked if this annexation would require the extension of the 420th Street improvements to the eastern boundary of this property. Miklo said that was yet to be determined and would depend on the size and scope of any redevelopment that took place. He said those kinds of improvements would likely be done in conjunction with improvements to Taft Avenue to the north. Eastham asked if the City is currently planning on further extending 420th Street in the future, and Miklo said that it is. Koppes said that the Commission's concern should be the land use not where the money for road improvements comes from. Eastham said his concern is not so much where the money comes from but whether the necessary infrastructure is available to support the use. Miklo said that if this was a much larger piece of property those kinds of questions would require a much closer examination; however, this property is less than two acres and will likely be combined with a much larger parcel. Plahutnik asked if staff was comfortable doing annexation of this area piece-meal rather than waiting for a larger area to annex. Miklo said that annexations are done at the discretion of the property owner for the most part, and therefore it occurs as the opportunity arises. OTHER: None. 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Q).o zo O::<(III1Z II II Woo:: II -...:: I XOOZI :>-: W ~ MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 7,2010 -7:00 PM - FORMAL CITY HALL, EMMA HARVAT HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks, Elizabeth Koppes, Wally Plahutnik, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Payne STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Tabatha Ries-Miller, Lorin Ditzler OTHERS PRESENT: None RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: The Commission voted 6-0 (Payne absent) to approve ANN1 0-00003/REZ1 0-00010, an application submitted by City of Iowa City for annexation and rezoning from County Agricultural (A) zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone for approximately 207 acres of property located south of McCollister Boulevard, west of Sand Road SE (Terry Trueblood Recreation Area). The Commission voted 6-0 (Payne absent) to approve ANN10-00004/REZ10-00012, an application submitted by Max & LaVaughn Neppel for annexation and rezoning from County Heavy Industrial (MH) zone to General Industrial (1-1) zone for approximately 1.85 acres of property located at 4764 420th Street SE. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. ANNEXATION/REZONING ITEMS: 1. ANN10-00003/REZ10-00010: Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for annexation and rezoning from County Agricultural (A) zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone for approximately 207 acres of property located south of McCollister Boulevard, west of Sand Road SE (Terry Trueblood Recreation Area). Planning and Zoning Commission October 7, 2010 - Formal Page 2 of 4 Ries-Miller said that this area was once a sand quarry and now contains a lake where the quarry once was. She said that there were formerly residential properties in the area, but those were removed after the 2008 floods. She said the property is identified as a potential area for open public place and environmental preservation during in South District Plan planning process. Ries-Miller showed a map that outlines the 100 and 500 year floodplains, as well as the areas of the property that were affected by the 2008 floods. Ries-Miller said the site does have City water but does not currently have sanitary sewer access. She said that it will be made available as development continues in the area. Ries-Miller said that control of the site is in the City's best interest because it provides the public open space for the South District as well as environmental preservation of the wooded wetlands and floodplain in the Iowa River Corridor. Ries-Miller said that the zoning code requires that land controlled by government entities should be designated as Public (P1) to serve as a notice to owners of nearby land-owners. Rezoning would bring this property into compliance with that requirement if it is annexed. Eastham asked for clarification on the sanitary sewer service for the area. Ries-Miller explained that the area does not currently have sanitary sewer access but that as development continues to occur it will be extended. Miklo said that Public Works has some buildings off of McCollister Boulevard and as that area is expanded the subject property could hook into that system. Miklo said that right now there are no facilities on the property but there are plans for a pavilion and restrooms which would require sanitary sewer service Freerks opened the public hearing and invited members of the public to speak. No one wished to speak so the public hearing was closed. Miklo said that it is often the case that the Commission has two hearings on annexations in order to give the public an opportunity to comment; however, it has also been the Commission's practice that if there is no controversy or comment surrounding the annexation then only one meeting is taken. Miklo said that there are grant applications due November 1 st for funds to assist with infrastructure for this property, so it is staff's goal to have it annexed prior to that. Miklo said that if the Commission votes on the issue at tonight's meeting, then it would go before City Council on October 26th. Koppes motioned to approve ANN10-00003/REZ10-00010: Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for annexation and rezoning from County Agricultural (A) zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) zone for approximately 207 acres of property located south of McCollister Boulevard, west of Sand Road SE (Terry Trueblood Recreation Area). Eastham seconded. A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0 (Payne absent). Miklo said that Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is a good example of how our Comprehensive Plan and the district planning process influence our city's growth. He noted that in 1997 this area was identified by residents of the South District as a potential area for a large park, such as Hickory Hill. It was proposed as a major amenity for the district. At the time it was an operating sand quarry. Many were skeptical that this area could ever be developed as a park. But 13 years later the plan is coming to fruition. Planning and Zoning Commission October 7, 2010 - Formal Page 3 of 4 2. ANN10-00004/REZ10-00012: Discussion of an application submitted by Max & LaVaughn Neppel for annexation and rezoning from County Heavy Industrial (MH) zone to General Industrial (1-1) zone for approximately 1.85 acres of property located at 4764 420th Street SE. Ditzler said this property does fulfill all the requirements of annexation and fulfills an identified need for industrial property identified in the Southeast District Plan. Ditzler said that 420th Street is currently being improved, but that those improvements stop right at the western boundary of this property. Water and sewer will be made to this property and staff recommended approval of this annexation. Freerks invited questions; there were none. Freerks opened public hearing; no one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. Eastham motioned to approve ANN10-00004/REZ10-00012: Discussion of an application submitted by Max & LaVaughn Neppel for annexation and rezoning from County Heavy Industrial (MH) zone to General Industrial (1-1) zone for approximately 1.85 acres of property located at 4764 420th Street SE. Plahutnik seconded. Freerks invited discussion. 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