HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-23 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 the 23rd day of October, 2012, in
Emma J. 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 1.1 -acres of land
located at 2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard
from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to
Community Commercial (CC -2).
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
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: REZ12 -00020
2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
45 -Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Andrew Bassman, Planning Intern
Date: September 20, 2012
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2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
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Jeff Edberg
2530 Corridor Way, Studio 302
Coralville, Iowa 52241
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Rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-
1) to Community Commercial (CC -2)
To allow a different variety of commercial
uses.
2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard
1.1 acres
Intensive Commercial (CI -1)
North: Commercial (CI -1)
East: Commercial (CI -1)
West: Highway 218 (CO -1)
South: Intersection of Highways 218 and 1 (CI -1)
Southwest District Plan: general commercial
August 30, 2012
November 1, 2012
The applicant, Terry Lockridge and Dunn World Trend Financial, has requested a rezoning of 1.1
acres located at 2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Community
Commercial (CC -2).
That 2.43 -acre tract and 2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard are part of the West Side Park
subdivision. The West Side Park subdivision was annexed in the early 1980's with plans to
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develop a commercial -light industrial park. In the early 1990's, most of the property within West
Side Park was rezoned from CI -1 to Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12) and was developed with
apartment buildings and duplexes (see RM -12 shown on the location map). The properties
located to the west and north of the 2.43 -acre tract were rezoned to Commercial Office (CO -1)
and provide a transition between the CIA and RMA 2 zoning.
In March 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone a 2.43 -acre
area located east of West Side Drive and north of Mormon Trek Boulevard near its intersection
with Highway 1 West from CIA to CC -2. The rezoned area — located about 775 feet to the east of
this rezoning proposal and also in the Southwest Planning District— includes a McDonald's
restaurant, gas station and car wash.
In July 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone a 2 -acre area of
land located south of Highway 1 West, and west of Shirken Drive, from CIA to CC -2. The 2 -acre
area — located just over a mile to the northeast of this rezoning proposal and also in the Southwest
Planning District — featured two restaurants and a gas station.
The applicant has not indicated if they have used or will not use the "Good Neighbor Policy ".
ANALYSIS
CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONING:
The current CI -1 zoning provides areas for light industrial uses — businesses with operations
typically characterized by outdoor storage and display of merchandise, by repair and sales of
large equipment or motor vehicles. The types of retail uses allowed in this zone are limited in
order to provide opportunities for more land intensive commercial uses. Typical uses found in the
CI -1 zone include vehicle -sales lots, mechanics, auto body repair and paint shops, warehousing
and contractor's yards.
The proposed CC -2 zoning is more retail- oriented and allows most retail -type stores, restaurants
and services such as hair salons, dry cleaners and banks.
Medical office uses are not permitted in the CI -1 zoning, but are permitted in the CC -2 zoning.
The applicant requested the rezoning to enable a lease of the building at 2225 Mormon Trek
Boulevard to Wolfe Eye Clinic.
The required building setbacks, height limits and parking requirements are generally the same for
both zones. The only differences: CC -2 zoning requires a minimum front setback of 5 feet and CI-
1 zoning a front setback of 10 feet; CC -2 zoning allows a floor area ratio of 2 while CI -1 zoning
allows a FAR of 1.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Southwest District Plan map shows this area as general commercial, an area intended to
provide opportunity for a large variety of commercial uses that serve a major segment of the
community. The plan states that this area contains a variety of uses, and due to the location of
this area near the highway interchange, these businesses serve a regional market rather than just
surrounding neighborhoods. Because of this location, at a major entrance to the community, the
appearance of this corridor is an important component of the economic development of the area.
The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need for a transition and buffer between commercial
and residential uses in this area. The plan highlights the location of Highway 218 as a factor in
future development of the area, and states that successful residential development can occur
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along the highway as long as sufficient buffers exist. The plan discusses the presence of
commercial development in the north quadrant of the Highway 1- Highway 218 interchange, and
states that if commercial development occurs in the west quadrant of the interchange, a transition
and buffer between commercial and residential development will be needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY:
As noted above, the West Side Park subdivision has evolved from the original plan of being a
commercial and light industrial park, which required CI -1 zoning, into an area that contains a mix
of residential and commercial uses. In Staff's opinion the proposed zone change appears to be
compatible with this evolution. Rezoning to CC -2 zoning is well- suited to the existing commercial
activity in and around the area of the proposed rezoning. The high visibility, high - traffic volume,
and recent rezonings from CI -1 to CC -2 of other properties in in this area, make this rezoning
request compatible with surrounding development.
TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS:
The area of the proposed rezoning already draws traffic from all parts of the city. The rezoning
would not significantly add to that or alter traffic patterns.
SUMMARY:
The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need for a transition and buffer between commercial
and residential uses in this area. The presence of residential development within the West Side
Park subdivision makes CC -2 zoning suitable for this high - traffic volume, high - visibility area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone 1.1 acres located at 2225 Mormon Trek
Boulevard from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2) zoning.
ATTACHMENT:
Location Map
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner,
Department of Planning and Community Development
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October 23, 2012
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Publish 1019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF
A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY - UNIVERSITY
PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED
URBAN AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa will hold a public hearing at its meeting on
October 23, 2012 which commences at 7:00 P.M. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk. to consider adoption of a City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan,
Amendment No. 10 (the "Plan ") and to add the following- described land to the City- University
Project I Urban Renewal Area in Iowa City, Iowa:
Beginning at the NW corner of Outlot 26, Original Town Subdivision; Thence south along
the eastern R.O.W. line of Van Buren Street to where said R.O.W. ends at a point along
the western boundary of Block 8, Lyon's 2nd Addition; Thence northwesterly along
R.O.W. line to a point on the north R.O.W. line of the Iowa Interstate Railroad south of
block 1, Lyon's 1St Addition; Thence southwesterly to the south R.O.W. line of the Iowa
Interstate Railroad north of block 3, Lyon's 1St Addition; Thence southeasterly along the
south Railroad R.O.W. to the eastern boundary of Van Buren Street south of the
Railroad; Thence along said eastern boundary of Van Buren Street to the north right -of-
way line of Kirkwood Avenue; Thence east to a point 11' west of the extended NE corner
of lot 3, block 6, F.S. & E.W. Lucas Addition; Continuing south to a point 126', more or
less, south of the R.O.W. line of the E -W alley west of Diana Street and south of lots 1,
2, and 3, block 6, R.S. Lucas Addition; Thence westerly to a point on the east R.O.W.
line of the N -S alley west of lots 4 & 5, block 6, R.S. Lucas Addition; Crossing the alley to
the west R.O.W. line of said alley, continue south 75, more or less, to the NE corner of
lot 30, Highland Park Addition; Thence westerly to the NW corner of lot 31, Highland
Park Addition; Thence southerly to the SW corner of said Lot 31; Crossing Highland Ct.
to the NE corner of Lot 15 Highland Park Addition; Thence southerly to the SE corner of
Lot 9 Highland Park Addition; Crossing Highland Ave. to the south R.O.W. line; Thence
westerly along said south R.O.W. line to where it meets the Crandic Railroad; Thence
south along the Crandic Railroad to the south R.O.W. line of Highway 6; Thence west
along the south R.O.W. line of Highway 6 to the eastern bank of the Iowa River; Thence
southerly following said eastern bank of the river to a point where the river bank meets
the extended southern line of Sturgis Ferry Park; Thence westerly to the SW corner of
Sturgis Ferry Park; Thence continuing westerly to the west R.O.W. line of Riverside
Drive; Thence northerly along said west R.O.W. line to the centerline of Highway 6;
Thence easterly along said centerline to the western bank of the Iowa River; Thence
following the western bank of the Iowa River to the centerline of Myrtle Street extended
to the Iowa River; Thence west to the west R.O.W. line of Riverside Drive /State Highway
1; Thence northerly along said highway R.O.W. to the north R.O.W. line of Burlington
Street; Thence east to the east bank of the Iowa River; Thence south to the south
R.O.W. line of Court Street; Thence easterly along the south R.O.W. line of Court Street
to the west R.O.W. line of Maiden Lane; Thence south along said west R.O.W. line to
Ralston Creek; Thence southwesterly along the creek to the south R.O.W. line of
Prentiss Street; Thence east along said south R.O.W. line to the west R.O.W. line of
Gilbert Street; Thence south along said west R.O.W. line to a point where it meets the
extended centerline of Bowery Street; Thence easterly to a point where the centerline of
Bowery Street meets the extended east R.O.W. line of Gilbert Street; Thence north
along said east R.O.W. line to the northwest corner of Lot 1 Lyman Cooks Subdivision of
Outlot 25; Thence east along the south R.O.W. line of Burlington Street to the point of
beginning. Also including Lots 5 and 6 in Block 43, Original Town, and the alley and full
width of the College Street right -of -way adjacent thereto.
which land is to be included as part of this proposed Urban Renewal Area.
A copy of the plan is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
Iowa City, Iowa.
The City of Iowa City, Iowa is the local agency which, if such Plan is approved, shall
undertake the urban renewal activities described in such Plan.
The general scope of the urban renewal activities under consideration in the Plan is to
assist qualified industries and businesses in the Urban Renewal Area through various public
purpose and special financing activities outlined in the Plan. To accomplish the objectives of
the Plan, and to encourage the further development of the Urban Renewal Area, the plan
provides that such special financing activities may include, but not be limited to, the making of
loans or grants of public funds to private entities under Chapter 15A of the Code of Iowa. The
City also may install, construct and reconstruct streets, parking facilities, open space areas and
other substantial public improvement, and may acquire and make land available for
development or redevelopment by private enterprise as authorized by law. The Plan provides
that the City may issue bonds or use available funds for such purposes and that tax increment
reimbursement of such costs will be sought if and to the extent incurred by the City.
Any person or organization desired to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be
heard at such hearing.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, as provided by
Section 403.5 of the State Code of Iowa.
Dated this 9th day of October, 2012.
s /Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
(END OF NOTICE)
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: October 9, 2012
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Jeff Davidson, Director Planning and Community Development
Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Re: Amendment #10 to the City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan
Introduction
The City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan was originally adopted in 1969 and a
transformation of the Central Business District began which continues today with significant
potential.
History Background
The original plan encompassed a core of about fourteen square blocks of downtown. It was
amended eight times to include new projects and in 2001, it was amended a ninth time to
include more area and to allow for greater development potential. That potential continues as
new opportunities begin to emerge as a result of the City's recovery from the floods of 2008 and
from the need for an orderly and planned expansion of the City's core Business and Business
Support Districts.
Significant urban renewal projects through the years have included:
• removal of blighted properties to make way for the development of Plaza Centre One and
the Old Capitol Mall
• the creation of the Pedestrian Mall
• the creation of senior citizen housing options
• the addition of parking facilities and a transit hub servicing the city's transit operations
• the building of an anchor hotel
• the City's first high rise residential building with a grocery store, office spaces and another
hotel.
Following the floods of 2008, the City embarked on the Riverfront Crossings planning process
that started with the need to decommission the North Waste Water Treatment Plant and remove
it from the flood plain, and continued with a plan to embrace the Riverfront in a way that would
benefit the entire region.
Among many things, the plan includes the addition of parkland and trails, other civic outdoor
gathering areas, the redevelopment of the Rock Island railroad depot as a focal point to a transit
oriented development, mixed used buildings to included retail and residential components, and
arts focused developments.
Public improvements, such as parks and trails will be the catalyst for many private investments
to follow. The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings master plans will guide millions of dollars in
private investment over the coming years and when coupled with the amendment to the City -
University Urban Renewal plan and the economic development policies adopted a year ago, will
provide the tools and greater financing options to realize the potential of an increase the City's
property tax base sooner than later.
Discussion of Solution
With detailed attention to the proposed Riverfront Crossings master plan and to the recently
revised state laws regarding urban renewal, staff has prepared Amendment #10 to the City-
October 9, 2012
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University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan for your consideration. As required by state law, all
five current urban renewal projects are noted in this plan in section 7, as are four proposed
urban renewal projects in Section 8, along with their estimated costs and timeframes and
rationale for inclusion in the plan.
Per the new state laws on urban renewal areas and ensuing use of TIF, we should reiterate that
that every future urban renewal project proposed for the City- University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Area will require amending the plan for its inclusion. This will ensure the same public
process and notices used to adopt this amendment will be used to adopt any and all future
projects in the area.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of Amendment #10 to the City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal
Plan.
Fiscal Impact
The not -to- exceed expense for the projects amended into the proposed plan are as follows:
Public Improvement Projects
$3,200,000
Blight Remediation
$750,000
Professional fees
700,000
TOTAL not to exceed cost
$4,650,000
It is anticipated that Tax Increment Financing will be one source of financing for these projects
which may also be eligible for alternative funding sources through grants.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 9, 2012
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Jeff Davidson, Director Planning and Community Development
Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Re: Report on requirements for considering
Amendment #10 to the City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan
The purpose of this memo is to document the public notice provided and consultation with other
taxing entities required prior to adopting an amendment to an Urban Renewal Plan.
1. Resolution of Necessity
A Resolution of Necessity to consider Amendment #10 to the City- University Urban Renewal
Plan was adopted by City Council on September 18, 2012.
2. Consultation with Taxing Entities
On September 26, notice of a consultation to be held between the City of Iowa City and all
affected taxing entities concerning the proposed Amendment #10 to the City- University Urban
Renewal Area was published, and individual letters of invitation were also sent to the taxing
entities.
The consultation was held on October 5, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the City Manager's Conference
Room in City Hall. Rod Sullivan of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors attended.
State law requires that the taxing entities must submit any written recommendations for
modification to the proposed division of revenue within 7 days after the consultation. There were
no submissions.
3. Notice of Public Hearing
On October 9, notice of a Public Hearing to be held October 23, 2012 on Amendment #10 to the
City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen.
City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal Area
As Amended
Urban renewal area boundary
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2001 Amended Area
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