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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-22 Appointment14a NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy — Five -Year Term January 1, 2013 — Ending January 1, 2018 Duties: In appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, the Board may make special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Chapter in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and in accordance with general or specific rules contained therein. The Board may grant variances to the Zoning Chapter only in the case of "unnecessary hardship." The hardship must be substantial, serious, real, and of compelling force, as distinguished from reasons of convenience, maximization of profit or caprice. The Board may also hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by a City official in the enforcement of the Zoning Chapter. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The City of Iowa City encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and commissions. Persons interested in being considered should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request or on the City website at www.icgov.org. Questions about the Iowa City Board of Adjustment Commission should be directed to Sarah Walz, Associate Planner at 356 -5239. X ZQOx u E m u u z 11 n >"U °0QNUO, m �m ~' 3S-m a� 9 Z O (p p 0- c O c 3 0 ca 17, z v —� 3 °C-m09 M (D m C) (D m m�'N�' = 0 CD oo0oo X -L -h -L � K� F3�� N N N N F3 N R3 v M 00000 A -A � -& " ;a3 CA) cn -PL rn.i m N xm e XX mXiXX S Ite X s X a Xm 1 XX XXXXX o X Q x x x w xmXxx L XXXXrn mxmXx 0 XXXxX .a. M z v Na on �M X n O X O X v O v C- 3 M q Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step- father, step- mother, step - child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85 -354) Males: 4 Females: 1 Council Announcement Date: September 18, 2012; November 13, 2012; December 18, 2012 Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5:00p.m., January 16, 2013 Council Appointment Date: January 22, 2013 After 12/17/2012 (3 mo from the announcement date) Council may appoint any qualified applicant without regard to gender. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy — Five -Year Term January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018 Term expires for Caroline Sheerin Gender Balance Requirement: 1 Female (M) Michael Brock 0 1289 Langenberg Ave (M) David Clark O 1542 Somerset Lane (F) Becky Soglin 0 65 Rita Lyn Ct IFI Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. City of Iowa City t 1 'ldvisory Board /Commission /Committee 44 ='�'., .• . Application Form - �.••._ ' CITY OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name Board of Adjustment Term 1/2013 - 1/2018 NAME Michael Brock HOME ADDRESS 1289 Langenberg Ave Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Q Yes F] No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 3 months Gender: Male Fv(] FemaleF] OCCUPATION Inspector EMPLOYER LyondellBasell PHONE NUMBER: HOME 319- 631 -9699 BUSINESS 563- 244 -2518 EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS PoSITIna- I have no direct experience with Zoning. I feel very strongly that it is each citizens' responsibility to become involved in their local government, however. I feel that I could, with thorough review of applicable codes and individual cases, provide unbiased judgement that would keep the City's best interest at heart while remaining fair to its citizens. Recently appointed to the Johnson County Building Code Board of Appeals. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? ? As 1 understand, the purpose of this board is to review and hear appeals to zoning decisions model bygty Coup!el. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD REASON FORAPIyLYING19 I feel that I can bring a new face to the board as a new resident of the State of Iowa and City of Iowa City. I feel it is important fo become actively involved in local government. LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict of Interest None IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? n Yes n No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? FlYes F,/]No (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. ueneral Application October 2012 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES r *s + BUSINESS LISTING CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of City Board /Commission /Committee Board of Adjustment Date 12/19/2012 Name Michael Brock Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). List all businesses in which you, or your spouse /domestic partner, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS None N/A � h R NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest is acquired in an additional business. r11' Applicant Signature. Address 1289 Langenberg Ave Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. L3eneral Application October 2012 Page 3 of 7 City of Iowa City r Advisory Board /Commission /Committee <k P n lication Form CITY OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name Board Of Adjustment Term 5 years NAME David L Clark HOME ADDRESS 1542 Somerset Lane Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? 0 Yes n No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 30+ years Gender: Male Q✓ Female OCCUPATION Self Employed EMPLOYER PHONE NUMBER: HOME 319 - 331 -2510 BUSINESS 319 - 643 -5437 EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: isiness, Management experience. Home Construction, past member of Planning & Zoning Commission (Iowa City West Branch) commercial property ownership, Real Estate Sales & ownership. Started first business in Iowa City 1968 (45 years experience) Historical knowledge of Iowa City C.) rIAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? That it is looking for volunteers!!!! WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD REASON FORAPPLYING ? Willing to give time & experience to my community. LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict of Interest N/A IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? 0 Yes ❑ No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? F] Yes ❑✓ No (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application General Application October 2012 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING Name of City Board /Commission /Committee Board Of Adjustment Name David L Clark � r mil.;. ®�'� if, `m' *t �001�� CITY OF IOWA CITY Date 12/28/2012 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). List all businesses in which you, or your spouse /domestic partner, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS Clark Properties 1542 Somerset Lane, la City 52240 C&C Investments It to It Topper World of West Branch 757 Industrial Drive, West Branch, Iowa 52358 hw+ NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest is acquired in an additional busin_@ .s -� Applicant Signature Address 1542 Somerset Lane Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. General Application October 2012 Page 3 of 7 City of Iowa City _ I P Advisory Board /Commission /Committee AR 4 "� iwl�aor�i 'application Form CITY OF OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name Board of Adjustment Term Jan. 1, 2013 NAME Becky Soglin HOME ADDRESS 65 Rita Lyn Ct, Iowa CiW IA 52245 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? V/ Yes, F JVo ° y How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 20 years Gender yAllaleE:] FeMleW] OCCUPATION Sustainability Assistant EMPLOYER Johnson County Y PHONE NUMBER: HOME 319 - 351 -6410 BUSINESS 319 - 356 - 6083? -r� EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: I have an MS degree in urban planning with an emphasis in land use and the environment. A 20 -year resident, I am familiar with development, zoning, and historic preservation issues in Iowa City. I have more than 15 years of experience in media relations /communications. In my M.S. degree studies, internships and work for Johnson and Linn counties, I have worked with zoning codes /maps, the site review process and comp /district plans. /HAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I am familiar with how the board differs from the Planning and Zoning Commission, including its focus on special exceptions, variances and appeals, and use of findings of fact/conclusions of law. I know applications range from requests regarding a feature of a building to the very existence of a building /use. As a planning intern with the City of Iowa City (May - November 2011), 1 attended several staff meetings where Board of Adjustment cases were discussed. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD REASON FOR APPLYING)? Board of Adjustment applications obviously matter to the individual applicant but can impact neighbors or the community at large in positive and /or negative ways. I am known for being fair, attentive and ethical in weighing facts and making interpretations to arrive at a decision. LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict of Interest Employed by Johnson County. Former planning intern for City of Iowa City (May - Nov 2011). Former board member of Environmental Advocates. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? F]Yes QNo (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. ,aneral Application October 2012 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING Name of City Board /Commission /Committee Board of Adjustment Name Becky Soglin CITY OF IOWA CITY Date 01/16/2013 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). List all businesses in which you, or your spouse /domestic partner, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS Freelance editing /writing (no official name) home -based i PJ CJ `Ma CJJ l 5 NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest is acquired in an additional business. Applicant Signature Address 65 Rita Lyn Ct, Iowa City, IA 52245 Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. neral Application October 2012 Page 3 of 7