HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-14 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 April, 2013, 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:
1) An amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan - South District Plan to change the
land use designation from Multifamily to
General Commercial for property located
at the southeast comer of the intersection
of Highway 6 and Broadway Street.
2) An ordinance conditionally rezoning
property from Commercial Office (CO -1)
zone to Community Commercial (CC -2)
zone and amending the conditional zoning
agreement for approximately 2.31 -acres of
property currently zoned CC -2 and CO -1
located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Broadway Street and
Highway 6.
3) An ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.09 acres to amend the
Sensitive Areas Development Plan to
allow a reduction in the previously
approved wetland buffer on property
located adjacent to 2845 Mormon Trek
Boulevard.
4) An ordinance rezoning approximately
27.8 acres located west of Mormon Trek
Boulevard and north of Hawkeye Park
Road from Institutional Public (P -2) to
Institutional Public/Medium- Density Multi -
Family (P- 2/RM -20).
5) An ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning
to define rooming house cooperatives as a
type of fraternal group living use and to
specify that fraternal group living uses are
allowed by special exception in the RNS-
20 zone and to modify the residential
density and parking standards for said
uses to be consistent with the density and
parking standards for multi - family uses.
6) An ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning
Code to establish parking location
standards and entranceway standards that
will reduce the visual impact of structured
and surface parking areas along
residential streets in multifamily zones.
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7) A resolution for a voluntary annexation
of approximately 2 acres of property
located near the northeast corner of Scott
8) An ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 2 acres from County
Residential (R) and approximately 2.83
acres from Low - Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi -
Family Residential (RM -12) located at east
of Scott Boulevard and north of Muscatine
tLue and American Legion Road.
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
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NOTICE 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 10 day of May, 2013, 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:
• A Resolution adopting the Iowa City 2030
Comprehensive Plan Update
A copy of the proposed resolution is 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
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 2, 2013
To: City Council
From: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner
Re: Iowa City 2030 Comprehensive Plan update
The Comprehensive Plan establishes a broad vision for the kind of community residents want
for the future, reflecting community values and laying a foundation for City policies and
strategies that will guide change, development, and growth. The plan is used by the City
Council, staff, and various boards and commissions to help set priorities and guide the City's
development and investment. It is also used by private interests — developers, property owners,
community groups, and non - profits --to aid them in their own decisions and investments and
advocacy.
Iowa City's last Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1997, led to numerous changes, including the
creation of ten planning districts and a complete overhaul of the zoning code (2005) and
subdivision regulations. Iowa City 2030 (IC2030, for short), draws heavily from more than a
decade of planning efforts, including significant public input from Iowa City's eight adopted
District Plans, the Long -range Transportation Plan, the Metro Bicycle Master Plan, and the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The IC2030 Plan supports these previously adopted plans
policies.
As part of the IC2030 update process, citizens and business and property owners were invited
to revisit and comment on the policies that have guided growth, land use, housing, and
economic development for the past decade. Participants also shared ideas on how to make
Iowa City a stronger community and a more attractive place to live and work with a focus on
fostering long -term economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Input was drawn from
two public workshops, surveys, and an online campaign called "Good Ideas." The IC2030
update was completed in tandem with the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, and
reflects many of the goals and objectives of those plans.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings on the IC2030 Plan during
March and April. At the urging of citizens and the commission, stronger language supporting
environmental sustainability (especially energy conservation) was included in the Environmental
and Resource section of the plan. Additional language was also included in the Economic
Development section to support improvements for broadband service.
Correspondence received during the Planning and Zoning Commission review is attached.
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subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement that requires construction of a sidewalk on
Ruppert Road and payment of fees towards the construction of a future sidewalk on
Highway 1.
The Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of REZ13- 00008, an application to
designate 529 S. Gilbert Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
The Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of CZ13 -00001 / SUB13- 00003: for a
rezoning from County Agricultural (A) zone to County Light Industrial (ML) zone and a
final plat of The Sandlot, a 1 -lot, 16.68 acre industrial subdivision located south of 4059
Izaack Walton Road SE
The Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of VAC13- 00002, a request to vacate
eighteen hundred square feet of air rights above the George Street public right of way as
well as below grade right of way subject to staff approval of the design of the skywalk.
The Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of amendments to Title 14: Zoning
Code to modify the process for delineating regulated woodlands and providing more
flexibility to count preserved trees and woodlands toward any tree replacement or
mitigation requirements.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Mary Gravitt of 2714 Wayne St. said she was here to get information about the property at
Gilbert and College Streets. She said a twenty story building there is inappropriate because it
borders on the historic and protected neighborhoods. She wanted to know if it had been zoned
yet and what category and class.
Miklo said the current zoning is Public (P). He said with the course the City Council has set, it
would be zoned Central Business (CB -10). He said the City has received a request from other
parties requesting that it be zoned Central Business Support Zone (CB -5). He said that is likely
to be on the Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda April 4 th .
Gravitt asked if the preamble in the City Code has anything to do with the Code or is it a
separate entity. Freerks said the Commission refers to the Comprehensive Plan often and
recommended that Gravitt read through it.
Comprehensive Plan
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa
City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Miklo said the last update of the Comprehensive Plan was in 1997 and is due for some revision.
He explained what the Plan is, what it addresses, and what it is used for. He said in terms of
future development, there is a land use plan associated with the Comprehensive Plan. He said
Planning and Zoning Commissiu.,
March 7, 2013 - Formal
Page 3 of 18
in 1997 the city was divided into sub - areas, and detailed plans for all but two of these areas
have been done. He said with the updated Plan, staff proposes that the District Plans continue
to be part of the City's official documents and plans to guide preservation and new
development. Miklo said the Comprehensive Plan consists of the District Plans, the Riverfront
Crossings and the Downtown Development Plan, the Towncrest Plan, the City Steps Plan, the
Historic Preservation Plan, among others.
Walz gave a presentation on how and why this update to the Comprehensive Plan has
changed. She said this update does not contain huge changes from the policies of the 1997
Plan, but it does recognize that while the City has made tremendous progress in some areas,
other areas need to be worked on, and there are new challenges. She said they made changes
based on the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings planning processes, the District Planning
processes, and the two Comprehensive Planning Workshops that were held to get the public's
input, and the Good Ideas campaign on the Internet. She said this update has a focus on
sustainability as defined by the environment, society and economics.
Walz showed a list of things that are consistently liked by the public. She said the small town
feel with the big city attractions sums it up for what many people like about Iowa City. She said
the cover of the update is based on the words people used when they talked about what they
liked about Iowa City. She said the a major challenge identified by the public was economic
development, which includes a desire for new start-ups, helping local businesses grow, better
cooperation among local governments, affordable housing and housing diversity, and
preserving neighborhood schools.
Walz said work has already begun on some of the Good Ideas, including securing a grant to
examine creating more access to the Iowa River by changing the Burlington Street Dam,
supporting an upgrade in rail transit from Des Moines to the Illinois border, extending bike lanes
across the Burlington Street Bridge, and exploration of the feasibility of having an indoor
farmers' market in Riverfront Crossings.
Walz summarized the entire update regarding growth, land use, housing, economic
development, transportation, environment and resources, parks and open space and arts and
culture. She said the Plan is available on the City's website.
Freerks opened public hearing.
Freerks closed public hearing.
Eastham moved to defer this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
March 21.
Weitzel seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0.
Comprehensive Plan / Rezoning Item
A public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan - South District Plan to change the
land use designation from Multifamily to General Commercial for property located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 6 and Broadway Street.
Planning and Zoning Commiss—,
March 21, 2013 - Formal
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The Commission voted 7 -0 to recommend approval of amendment to Title 14: Zoning
Code to establish parking location standards and entranceway standards that will reduce
the visual impact of structured and surface parking areas along residential streets in
Multifamily Zones.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Mary Gravitt of 2714 Wayne Street said according to the City Code the development of Gilbert
Street and College Street will certainly meet the criteria of general prosperity of the city but for
the welfare of the citizens it doesn't work. She said once that building goes up with twenty
stories it will ghettoize that protected neighborhood. She asked the Commission to take into
consideration that that is a neighborhood only approaching the downtown, and there is no
reason for that building to be there. She said in the presentation at the last meeting, the
community desired businesses to come to Iowa City that would pay a living wage. Gravitt said
one such business already exists in the floodplain — New Pioneer Coop. She said she takes
exception to the phrase workforce housing, says it has bad connotations, and would prefer the
term affordable housing to be used.
Dianne Dillon Ridgley 2204 McBride Drive said she appreciated Gravitt's comments on the
Gilbert/College Street development. She is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and is
concerned that the proposed building will impact the visual and sight lines. Ridgley said in the
mid -1990s she presented the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan to a gathering on sustainable
development and was proud that Iowa City's Plan talked about green space in ratio to
developed space and was one of the few cities that seemed to be embracing and understanding
what it would take to have viable, sustainable, livable, vibrant communities. She said she also
took exception to the term workforce housing. She said there are many people who may never
come to one of these meetings or write anything but who are frustrated. She said it's not about
not being progressive, but doing development in a way that is consistent with the history of Iowa
City and doesn't abruptly change the character of the city. She said there's a way to embrace
and engage both the historic parts of the community along with the progressive parts and to do
it in a way that underscores and becomes an example for greening our entire communities and
economic structure. She said she hoped the Commission would take that seriously and not do
something that would in the end do something that would drastically and negatively change the
character of Iowa City.
-)C Comprehensive Plan
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa
City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Walz explained that the Comprehensive Plan is supposed to express the community's shared
values and aspirations and be a broad set of goals that form the foundation for the City's
policies and the way that it does business and the way people view private investment. She said
the Plan is to guide the decisions of all the City's boards and commissions, City Council and
staff. She said it guides public investment and private development. She said the Plan also
defines the character of Iowa City and defines what is important for the city. She said this
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Comprehensive Plan reflects on the discussions staff had within the district planning meetings.
She pointed out two areas on the map which weren't covered in the Downtown Master Plan or
the Central District Plan. Miklo explained that the two areas are on the edge of downtown on the
north and east.
Eastham asked if the Commission were to adopt the 2030 document, are they incorporating City
Steps into the Comprehensive Plan.
Miklo explained that the plans that staff, City Commissions and Council use aren't limited to one
document. He said there are multiple documents that make up the Comprehensive Plan.
Walz said after reading the emails staff received, she wants to clarify one aspect of the plan that
might have confused people — The Growth Policy. She said they use the word urban to describe
the kinds of residential neighborhoods within the city, and not necessarily the downtown area,
which are different from rural neighborhoods. She described the meaning of compact lots, which
is not a requirement that means every lot has to be small. She said City's policy it to remove the
impediments to compact development. She also explained that interconnected streets are a
more efficient way for the city to provide services in the long -term.
Walz explained a list of three changes staff suggested regarding TIF's, the provision of private
utilities, and working toward universal access to broadband services.
Eastham referred to the comments made earlier in the meeting about the use of the term
workforce and asked how many times it is used in this plan. He asked that in view of the
comments that were made, he is requesting staff to do a word search and see how often that
word is used in this draft.
Freerks opened public hearing
Mary Gravitt said they haven't mentioned flood control in the plan. Walz said the Code limits
new development in the flood plain.
Eastham said the City is now using a higher standard of elevation to regulate development
within flooded areas than they were earlier. Walz explained that the structure needs to be
elevated or built to withstand the flood or else it can't be constructed.
Martha Norbeck of 906 S. 7th Avenue asked how the spots that weren't picked up in either Plan
are going to be addressed. Walz read from a portion of the Plan that indicates these areas may
develop at a higher density due to their proximity to downtown and the university, and both
should comply with policies and goals of the Central District Plan in order to provide quality
design and appropriate transitions to the lower density residential neighborhoods that border
them. She said it's recommended that staff initiates a process to guide how these areas are
redeveloped over time, and once both areas are completed, they should be added to the
Central District Plan map.
Norbeck said with City Council's decision about the building on Gilbert and College, she's afraid
there will be a cascade effect onto Van Buren Street, so she is concerned about the
conversation about a plan for these areas continuing. She said her biggest concern, though, is
under the Environment and Energy section of the Plan where there is a missing opportunity,
which is to leverage the City's role in terms of setting building codes and their role as a financier
of certain projects so they can incentivize more assertive sustainability goals in terms of energy
efficiency. She sees this as a large gap in the section of the Plan titled Track, Measure and
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Reduce Energy Consumption."
Walz said there is a plan called Sustainability Assessment that Brenda Nations, the
Environmental Coordinator for the City, is putting together right now, which would not preclude
Norbeck's idea, that measures water and energy consumption, walkability, access to healthy
food and a whole range of other things. She said that will offer baseline measures and set some
goals on how to improve in those areas.
Eastham asked if the Sustainability Assessment will eventually come before this Commission
for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan menu of documents. Miklo said that hasn't been
decided, that it may go directly to Council. He said they can request that it come to the
Commission. Eastham said he would like it directed to the Commission for at least comment,
even if there isn't a statutory ability that lets them make a recommendation.
Thomas asked if there is a schedule for the redevelopment plan on those two areas that weren't
covered in any Plan. Miklo said there was not. He said the Commission yearly sets priorities,
and that will probably occur within the next month or so.
Ginalie Swaim of 1024 Woodlawn Ave. said she wanted to applaud the Comprehensive Plan
for protecting historic preservation goals in the long -range Plan, and said that they are hearing
more and more that's what the citizenry wants. She said her main comment tonight is about the
component in the Plan regarding protecting and enhancing the entrance ways into the city. She
pointed out that the Dubuque Street off ramp from the interstate is remarkable, with no
commercial or urban sprawl, unlike almost any other entry into any other town. She says that it
can be seen as a green asset, particularly because of all the work Project Green has put into it.
She said aesthetics are assets, and she believes Dubuque Street is a great asset for the town.
Becky Soglin of 65 Rita Lyn Court asked if there was content about hazard planning in the Plan.
Miklo said there is a separate Disaster Mitigation Plan. Soglin said she felt a direct reference to
it would be necessary.
Norbeck asked what the steps and the timeframe are for approving the Plan. Freerks said the
Commission can vote on it tonight.
Miklo said after this Commission makes a recommendation, it will go to Council and they will
hold a public hearing and may make any amendments beyond what the Commission wants to
make. Freerks encouraged Norbeck to submit something in writing to the Council if there's
something she wants to address. Norbeck said that LEED is a comprehensive approach to
sustainability. She said that after working in this field for over fifteen years, she believes that
reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the number one environmental priority because those
are what's triggering problematic issues regarding water and species extinction. She said
putting a strong statement in the Plan to tackle these emissions in every facet available to the
city in the broad vision is very important because this is a great opportunity for the city to be a
leader. She said tackling greenhouse gas emission is a huge opportunity and a way to drive
change and innovation and more investment in the city. She said if the city has signature
buildings that are net zero, Iowa City will be viewed as leading the pack and can create change
locally. She strongly urged the Commission to add that extra component to leverage the City's
role as the arbiter of building codes and the opportunities when it provides financing to promote
projects through TIFs or other funding.
Ridgley said that Iowa City consistently comes out on top in indexes of the best places to live
partly because of the appreciation for the historic, but also the opportunity to be a leader. She
says she hopes that Iowa City will take advantage of incentives for meeting or exceeding
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standards. She totally agrees with what Norbeck said about climate change and said that if we
put the right kinds of codes and incentives in place, we will mitigate against the effects of
climate change and build in resiliency for the community.
Mark Neucollins of 2769 Anchorage Rd NE Solon read from an email he had sent the
Commission. He said he is very concerned about energy efficiency and sustainable building
design. He said to avoid the worst effect of climate change we need to quickly build an economy
based on renewable sources. He said our buildings are the single largest contributor to global
warming. He said we obviously need to rethink our buildings. He said he finds it difficult to
understand why the Iowa City 2030 Plan pays so little attention to energy efficiency and
sustainable design. He suggested a way to promote these goals is to codify in the Plan that
building projects seeking more than $250,000 in City funds must exceed the State Energy Code
by sixty percent or more. He said in 2007 the City signed the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection
Agreement and in 2008 became a member of the International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives, which really means nothing unless specific goals and legislative mechanisms to
achieving these goals must be identified.
Walz said all the public input regarding the Plan has been forwarded to Brenda Nations and
should be read by Council.
John Rummelhart of 1112 E. Court St. said there is energy to be captured from burning off the
methane at the City Landfill.
Greenwood Hektoen said the City is working with a consultant to draft a Request For Proposal
(RFP) to put out nationwide to recycle or reuse the waste at the landfill.
Freerks closed public hearing.
Eastham moved to defer this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
April 4.
Swygard seconded.
Eastham said he wants to explore the use of the term "workforce housing ", as was not aware
before tonight of its pejorative connotation. He said he wants to give more consideration to the
energy issues that have been brought up tonight and try to include them more specifically within
the body of the Plan. He thinks a couple things might be added to the bulleted list in the
environmental section.
Martin wanted to know if the Commission would see an update before the next meeting. Miklo
said the Commission will need to give staff some direction on what changes they would like.
Eastham said that staff has heard the same comments as the Commission has and it seems
that staff might have some ideas about things they would like to see changed.
Freerks asked if there was a consensus among the Commission who would like to see more
goal oriented information in the Plan. There was a consensus.
Eastham had some issues with the word "lure" being overused.
Freerks asked staff to put something about a hazard plan into the list.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
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higher buildings and how planning for uses in those are superseded by or complementary to the
Riverfront Crossings and Downtown District Plan. He wants to know how those recent planning
efforts fit in with the current situation at Gilbert and College Streets.
Thomas said he wants to know how this plan for a twenty story building reflects the more
general thrust of the Downtown /Riverfront Crossings Plan as being in a more southern direction.
He said he's not aware of any discussion that the CB -10 character should be moving east.
Swygard said that in going over map after map it's obvious as mentioned in the staff report, that
the downtown is bordered on Gilbert Street. Miklo explained that the CB -10 zone has
traditionally been the Center Business District zone, and that stops at Gilbert Street. He said the
Downtown District for planning purposes extends further east, north and south. He said the CB-
2, CB -5 and CB -10 zones are all downtown zones.
Dyer wants to know why the City has a Planning and Zoning Commission or why this doesn't
come here first. Miklo asked if she is asking in terms of the RFP. She said she was, and dealing
with rezoning after the decision has already been made that what's going to be there is going to
be in that zone. Greenwood Hektoen said it hasn't been rezoned yet, so it's still a question for
the Commission to consider and for Council to consider.
Thomas said the Ryan proposal could be used as an example of a CB -5 building for the shadow
study. He said he would like to see the Fall and Spring equinox in the shadow study.
-* Comprehensive Plan Item
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa
City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Walz said they have made some changes to this Plan based on feedback at the last meeting,
and she handed out the changes to the Commission. She explained that she is adding Hazard
Mitigation Risks to a sidebar that lists all the components of the Comprehensive Plan. She said
in response to Eastham's request she had eliminated the word "lure" in two places. She said
she had added a brief statement after public safety and how that's part of good neighborhood
planning. She explained how she has strengthened the portion regarding continuing to track,
measure and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse emissions. She said that in her
research she found no derogatory connotations to the term "workforce housing ". She said she
could only find the term "workforce" in the economic development section of the plan and it did
not refer to housing but developing the workforce.
Walz said there has been a call from both the Commission and some people in the community
for more concrete steps and measures regarding achieving sustainability. She said once Brenda
Nations has completed her report the City will have clear measures of where we are and what is
possible, and as a result of that assessment the City can set clear goals and steps to attain
sustainability. She said the things that lead to sustainability are already written into City Code,
things like walkability, complete streets in every subdivision, and the use of mass transit. She
said commercial development is spread throughout the city so there is access for the
neighborhoods.
Thomas said he thought the walkability is the best indicator of all sorts of measures. He said
that we do need to measure the goals set forth in the Plan.
Eastham said that measuring lets them know what is actually happening, even if it not what the
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Plan calls for, but they have to know whether it is or isn't happening. Walz said that is what
Nations is doing at present.
Thomas said having the measures may promote cooperation between agencies. He said we are
all one community and these things do all fold together in establishing quality of life. He said
measuring gives them a better idea of where they need to focus.
Eastham said he is not satisfied with a part of the Plan that designates the College /Gilbert
Street parcel for Commercial Development within the new Plan. Miklo said the reason for the
change is that the Council has decided that the property is going to be sold. Miklo said three
blocks, with the exception of the subject corner, are shown as Public. Eastham said the borders
on the east side are shown as mixed uses. Miklo said that is based on the previous
Comprehensive Plan which was based on the uses that are there. Eastham said perhaps he
should note that Commercial doesn't mean CB -10.
Development Item
SUB13- 00007: Discussion of an application submitted by S &J Development for a
preliminary plat of Country Club Estates 4 -7 Additions, a 67 -lot, 51.08 acre residential
subdivision located west of Lake Shore Drive.
Miklo explained that this application has expired, as all preliminary plats do after two years. He
said there haven't been significant changes in zoning regulations since this application expired
for this part of the city. He said the plan before the Commission is almost the same plan that
was approved before. He showed the Commission the changes that were made. He explained
that the reasons for the staff's concerns are that the corner lot will have streets on three sides,
which isn't very desirable, and another house has a street in front and in back of it. He said the
subdivision Codes try to discourage that. Staff is recommending approval of this application.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT:
Swygard moved to adjourn.
Thomas seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 6 -0 vote.
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as he understands it is to consider that application in light of the current Comprehensive Plan
applicable to that parcel, which is the Vision 2000 Plan. He said that they are currently in the
process of recommending a revision of that Plan which has basically a call to study this and
other parcels. He said he would like the staff to help him work his way through what Plan he
should be applying to this and without regard to whatever action the Council has taken.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
Freerks called for a five minute break, after which the meeting was called to order
"*Comprehensive Plan Item
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa
City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Walz pointed out the changes that have been made to various portions, including Hazard
Mitigation, Economic Development, Environmental, and Arts and Culture. She reminded the
Commission that the issue of setting specific goals and measures for sustainability will be
published in the Iowa City Sustainability Assessment that should be coming forth in the next few
months from Brenda Nation's office. She said she will add some language to the background
section of the Code just to call people's attention to that assessment, and that will be the City's
opportunity to set very specific, measurable goals for sustainability.
Eastham asked if those goals will be applicable to private developments in the city. Walz said
some of them will.
Freerks opened public hearing.
Mary Murphy of Parkview Terrace said she has seen some deterioration in Iowa City. She
complained about pan handlers and petty theft being less than helpful in attracting people to the
city. She said many people with children that she knows have moved out of the city. She said
she would like to see the "Iowa City 2030" Plan be truly evaluated to see if it is competitive with
neighboring areas. She said there is a bias in this plan that does not favor families like hers.
She said she would have liked to have seen the staff ask the community what they didn't like
about Iowa City, which is just as important as what they like.
Murphy said the comments of the people on McCollister Court were ignored, and they will now
have high density housing behind their single family homes. She said not everyone wants to live
at certain points in their lives in a mixed neighborhood, and she thinks the Plan needs to respect
consumer choice more. She doesn't like the Plan's emphasis on shallow front yards or that it
discourages cul de sacs, and driveways in front yards because these are all elements that affect
a family with children. She said there's no reason why they should cram as much housing as
possible into Iowa City, despite its limited tax base. She said she doesn't agree that there's an
increased demand for higher density urban housing. She said workforce housing needs to be
better defined in the plan. She said there needs to be more choices for aging people in the
community. She said the Plan should think about whether commercial on the first floor is an
idea that should continue, as some of those retail areas don't look that well patronized.
Murphy said she likes the focus on the environment, but Iowa City is subsidizing a flood gate in
Coralville and some of the University. She said that's bad public policy because it encourages
people to build in a flood plain.
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Freerks closed public hearing.
Weitzel moved to recommend approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to
adopt an update to Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Eastham seconded.
Eastham said the only major objection he has to what is before the Commission now is the land
use map, which shows the property at the corner of Gilbert and College Streets for commercial
development. He said his purpose is trying to avoid confusion about what they are doing with
this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for that parcel. He asked about showing the
property as mixed use.
Miklo said they have generally shown downtown and other major commercial areas as general
commercial, which allows for mixed use. He said at this point staff would advise continuing with
the Plan as drafted. Freerks said it does become an island if you show it as mixed use, and she
doesn't know if she has a better answer to the dilemma than Eastham has. Eastham asked if in
the staff's opinion if this land use scenario map is adopted is there any reason why the
Commission could not approve zoning for CB -5 on that parcel. Miklo said he doesn't believe so
because CB -5 and CB -10 are both commercial zones. He said adoption of this map doesn't
compel the Commission to deny the CB -5 zone. Freerks said she would agree with that.
Swygard said this update and the Riverfront Crossings /Downtown Plan project a lot of growth,
and she said that could create a lot of strain on City resources if they don't keep up with the
growth that is happening fairly quickly. She said in the Fire Department's strategic plan 2016
they list as one of their threats city growth outpacing department growth.
Freerks said she sees that happening in Parks as well. Miklo said it will be decades before
Riverfront Crossings builds out. He said the Plan doesn't make the growth happen, but it
provides a plan that it can fit into.
Swygard said with the buildings going higher, there may be additional training needed for fire
fighters.
Eastham said that Thomas had suggested that at some point they incorporate into the
Comprehensive Plan a list of actual, measurable goals which gives indication of progress over a
period of years. He said he supports doing that. Thomas said there's lots of good language in
the update, but his concern is that in looking at plans from twenty years ago, there has been
mixed success in meeting the goals and strategies, and measurability is a way of tracking that.
He said he thinks it's important to come up with an action plan.
Miklo said a good model of that might be the Historic Preservation Plan, which the Historic
PreservationCommission meets on annually to review and plan progress. Dyer said there
should be some goals and then an annual report on the progress of the goals and whether they
need to be modified.
Martin said this update is a lot of good work and still something of a work in progress. She
recognized that it is not going to be everything to every person. She had questions about how
you measure a goal. Freerks said she thinks goals are how you do it with limited time and
resources.
Eastham said there were comments earlier about honoring consumer choice, especially in
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housing type and location, and although that's an important thing to keep in mind, he also has to
bear in mind that his responsibility is to the entire community. He said developers don't
necessarily have the same inclination as he does all the time.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
Development Item
SUB13- 00007: Discussion of an application submitted by SW Development for a
preliminary plat of Country Club Estates 4 -7 Additions, a 67 -lot, 51.08 acre residential
subdivision located west of Lake Shore Drive.
Miklo said he received a revised plat and the technical deficiencies have been corrected. He
said the two double fronting lots have been combined into one, so staff is recommending
approval. He reminded the Commission that this is basically the same plan that was approved in
2009. He said one of the concerns was connectivity to Melrose Avenue. Miklo said in the long
term a collector street is anticipated in the vicinity of Slothower Road connecting Melrose to the
Country Club subdivision and eventually Rohret Road.
Freerks opened public hearing.
Freerks closed public hearing.
Eastham moved to recommend approval of SUB13 -00007 an application submitted by
SW Development for a preliminary plat of Country Club Estates 4 -7 Additions, a 67 -lot,
51.08 acre residential subdivision located west of Lake Shore Drive.
Swygard seconded.
Freerks said this complied with the Comprehensive Plan previously, there have been very few
changes, and it still complies with the Plan. Eastham agreed with Freerks' remarks.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
Consideration of Meeting Minutes: March 21, 2013
Eastham moved to adopt the minutes of March 21 with minor corrections.
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
OTHER
Sarah Walz
From:
delholland @aol.com
Sent:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:52 AM
To:
Sarah Walz
Cc:
Kristopher Ackerson
Subject:
IC2030
Sarah,
In preparation for tonight's hearing on the Comp Plan in front of P &Z, I finally got around to reading the plan.
While I, of course, agree with most of the plan, there are two specific areas that I would like to see it go a little further.
In the Transportation section, under the subheading Encourage walking and bicycling, I would like to see some more
concrete language, such as: "Pilot innovative programs such as road diets on arterials and bike boxes to see which of
these can best encourage cycling."
In the Economic Development section, under the subheading, Improve the. . environmental health of the community
through efficient use of resources, I think a stronger end to the point, Encourage sustainable development practices, .
.and construction of energy efficient building that meet LEED standards would be that exceed the state energy code by
60 %. This would put the city on target with the Architecture 2030 building efficiency goals.
Thanks,
Del Holland
Sarah Walz
From:
Bob Miklo
Sent:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:28 AM
To:
Sarah Walz
Subject:
FW: Riverfront Crossings
I sent this on to P &Z.
From: Kristen Tammen [mailto:kristentammen @gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:00 AM
To: Bob Miklo; Karen Howard
Subject: Riverfront Crossings
Hi there,
My feelings of the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan are excited; I feel this area has been long overdue for a
little makeover. I think the riverfront area definitely needs to be greenery space, public park area, and well -
maintained, albeit a safe little booster space in case of flooding.
I also think the pathways are necessary; encouraging biking and/or foot traffic on these paths is something we
need to strive for to maintain this Iowa City green appeal.
Finally, I think this area would be best - served without any high rise plans, but rather a more funky, low -key sort
of feel.
Best,
Kristen
Kristen T
www.linkedin.com/pub/kristen-tammen/l3/b95/87a/
Sarah Walz
From: Ann Christenson <annfchris @g mail. com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:44 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Cc: Council
Subject: comprehensive plan comment
I see a lack of imagination and a great deal of lip service in the proposed comprehensive plan for Iowa City. It is time for
the city's council and workforce to take climate change as serious, with imminent consequences. Our leaders like to think
of Iowa City as progressive, yet there is little evidence of forward thinking on this community's place in the big picture.
One needs only to look at other places taking groundbreaking steps to make a difference for its population, cities such as
Portland, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Austin. Or on a smaller scale, Oberlin, Ohio. Even greater efforts are
being made abroad, in places like Freiburg, Germany, Quebec City, Canada, and Barcelona, Spain, among many others.
Global warming has been called "the great moral crisis of our time." Futurist Alex Steffen, a leading voice on
sustainability, has said, "One of the biggest things that people can do is begin to see their own cities as places of
transformation.... Cities that are embracing the idea of bold action are generally producing better solutions."
For example, these 'better solutions' include advances in green construction that have made possible structures that need
little heating and cooling; the understanding that older buildings can be retrofitted; that auto - dependency can be phased
out with forward looking options. Since 2010, six Chicago buildings ranging in size from 18 to 70 units have been fitted
with solar modules that provide more than 600 people with renewable energy in their daily lives.
Let's require that all new construction in Iowa City meet stringent sustainable goals. That all new rooftops be either white
or green with plants. Let's offer low interest loans for neighborhoods to implement solar arrays. Let's tap the Iowa River
for hydropower though small underwater turbines, such as being done in India. Let's ban plastic bottles and bags to clean
up our water routes to the ocean. Let's stop competing with Coralville and start working on cooperative efforts for
sustainability.
We live on a planet where the climate has changed and will continue to change no matter what we do now. We're playing
a game of making the problem less bad rather than preventing it. None of these ideas is new; all are being done
somewhere.
Can't we make Iowa City a leader instead of an overly cautious foot dragger?
Ann Christenson
827 Dearborn St., IC 52240
337 -0549
Ann
2030 Plan Comments
Martha Norbeck
906S.7 1h Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Section 7: Environment, Energy, Resources
Suggestion: Strengthen the language and articulate details regarding energy and greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions.
Yes, the city has joined ICLEI, done a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and signed the US Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement. These actions signal a worthy intention, but this is hollow without adoption of
assertive and specific goals to achieve GHG reductions.
The city has a long way to travel to achieve the five milestones of the ICLEI Climate Mitigation process.
The vision for energy should include achievement of all five milestones within a specific time frame. The
city has the opportunity and public support to be a strong leader in addressing these issues.
I urge the city to review the goals of the 2030 Challenge — that by 2030 all new buildings and major
renovations be carbon neutral by 2030.
Other cities have adopted this policy. For example: in 2007 Boulder, Colorado established "a Task Force
to ... design the steps needed to implement the 'Net Zero by 2030' goals (the "2030 Challenge ") that has
been endorsed by AIA and several US cities. The Task Force will provide recommendations that address
both residential and commercial construction."
http://architecture203O.org/2030_challenge/adopters_govt_local
The city of St. Paul requires all building projects to receive more than $200,000 in city funding to meet
the 2030 Challenge energy reduction targets. This equates to a 60% reduction in energy use compared
to average building energy use in 2003. http: / /www.stpaul.gov /DocumentCenter /Home /View/16691
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Section 3: Growth and Land Use
Affordable Housing: The section states an intention to support a mix of housing types, however, the
goals and strategies do not appear to include language that would facilitate deliberate implementation
of a diversity of housing.
Contiguous and Connected: bikers and walkers function on a different scale.
For example, on page 5 of 8 of this section, there is an example of a development. In this
example, assume there was a destination on Taft Ave. (I know there is not now, but there could
be.) A walker on Clouchester Drive would have to go to E Court to reach Taft. This is too
inconvenient. This type of loop street need pedestrian cut thrus between major streets in order
to achieve connectivity on a scale suited for pedestrians. I see some attempt to achieve this
with the sidewalk at Notting Hill Lane. This is good, but it's not enough to adequate address the
walking scale. A similar comment could be made for commercial areas.
Section 6: Transportation
I applaud the strategies to support increased support of bicycle and walking infrastructure. Bicycling
and walking are legitimate transportation alternatives which reduce the strain on downtown streets and
parking ramps. The trails are great for recreation, but not as good for transportation. This section does
not make it clear whether the focus on walking on biking is for transportation, as well as recreation.
You can't manage what you don't measure.
Suggestion: conduct bike and pedestrian counts to document increased pedestrian and bicycling traffic.
Assuming biking and walking will increase with expanded infrastructure, these counts will help confirm
that these measures are yielding results.
Minneapolis, MN conducts bicycle counts. http: / /www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us /bicycles/
They use human volunteers as well as mechanical counters.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles/WCM51P-093558
Section 8: Parks and Open Space
Park Maintenance: the city can support its storm water management goals and reduce maintenance
costs by planting low- maintenance native perennial vegetation. For example — areas of city park which
are frequently flooded could be converted to low /no mow prairie plantings. These deep rooted plants
may increase the water infiltration capacity of the soils.
March 20, 2013
City of Iowa City
Attn: Sarah Walz
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Iowa City 2030 Comprehensive Plan Comments
Comments regarding the draft of the new comprehensive plan for Iowa City are provided below, and are
organized by plan section.
1. Introduction
I am in agreement with staff's recommendation (page 2) regarding the potential redevelopment
of the two areas omitted from the Downtown Master Plan and Central District Plan (east of
Gilbert Street and north of Burlington Street; and north of Iowa Avenue and west of Dubuque
Street). As transitional areas between commercial and residential uses, I agree that these areas
belong in the Central District instead of Downtown. Additionally, the building bulk and height of
any redevelopment proposal for these two spaces should be measured against the
characteristics of the surrounding commercial and residential areas. Future redevelopment
proposals including public financing requests should also be evaluated using objective
measurement tools, as stated in one of the strategies in the Economic Development section of
this plan (page 31). This is worth emphasizing because it does not appear to be given
appropriate consideration of recent development proposals.
• The section includes mention of some of the plans (page 6) which either helped shape the new
comprehensive plan, or can be used in conjunction with Iowa City 2030 to inform planning
decisions. Instead of being included as a sidebar item near the end of the section, it might be
beneficial to make this list more prominent, as well as include links within the document to the
other plans. Each neighborhood or district plan could be included, along with the name and date
of adoption for each one. Iowa City's Hazard Mitigation Plan could also be included in the list,
since flood and disaster recovery are discussed in multiple plan sections.
2. Environment and Resources
• The goal, "Work to protect and enhance our watersheds, floodplains, wetlands, and greenways"
could include a strategy to support the creation of Watershed Management Authorities to
protect and enhance area watersheds.
• There is no mention of groundwater or aquifer protection for the goal of ensuring the quality of
the public water supply. Many of the measures mentioned in this section may benefit
groundwater quality, as well as surface water, but this could be more explicitly stated.
Page 1 of 2
3. Parks and Open Space
The first goal (page 44) lists the strategy, "Allow transfer of development rights and planned
developments in order to preserve sensitive features or to guide development around desirable
park land or open space." However, the use of transfer of development rights are not supported
by enabling legislation in Iowa, so may not be the appropriate growth management tool to
mention here.
Thank you,
Stephanie Lientz
Iowa City resident
Sarah Walz
From:
Gregg Geerdes <geerdeslaw @peoplepc.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 9:55 AM
To:
Sarah Walz
Cc:
MurphyGeerdes
Subject:
Re: Feedback on proposed 2030 plan
Dear Ms. Waltz: My comments on the 2030 Housing Plan are as follows: (1)The city should let home buyers and "the
market" decide what homebuyers want -don't impose your views on the citizens. (2)Imposing the city's views as to what is
appropriate will provide further incentives for Iowa City residents (at least those who desire to build homes) to build in the
county and other communities. This will have serious long term effects on the economic viability of Iowa City (3)like it or
not, there is a big problem with the amount and concentration of low income, taxpayer subsidized housing in this
community. This has caused serious problems for the school district and others. The city should fix this problem before it
does anything else. And that doesn't mean simply building more subsidized housing in other areas -it means reducing the
amount where there is too much. (4)Trying to portray The Peninsula as a success is a stretch. Is it not at least ten years
behind the build out schedule initially predictedy by the city? And the UniverCity program only succeeds because of the
massive amount of taxpayer assistance given to the buyers in that program. How many buyers would there be without
these subsidies? (5)Most single family homowners don't want tiny lots, alleys, and apartment buildings located next to
them. If you impose things like this on homebuyers in Iowa City they will build elsewhere.
My suggestion would be to scrap the plan and start over. Thank you, Gregg Geerdes (890 Park Place, Iowa City,
Iowa 52240 319/354 -2375)
Sarah Walz
From: Mark NeuCollins <mneucollins @gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 8:38 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Comments on the IC2030 plan.
As a member of the Iowa City Climate Advocates, I am very concerned about energy efficiency and sustainable
building design. To avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to quickly transition away from carbon -
based fuels such as oil and coal, and build an economy based on renewable energy sources such as wind, sun,
and geothermal. The nonprofit Architecture 2030 organization has identified the single largest contributor to
global warming -- the building sector -- consuming a whopping 48.7% of all the energy that is consumed in this
country. Obviously, we need to seriously rethink our buildings.
So I find it difficult to understand why the IC2030 plan pays such little regard to the importance of energy
efficiency and sustainable design. The text of the plan barely mentions these things and offers no targets, and no
suggestions on how progress towards these goals might be encouraged and measured.
One simple way to promote these goals is to codify in the plan that building construction projects seeking more
than $250,000 in city funds must exceed the state energy code by 60 %. This would put the city on target with
the Architecture 2030 building efficiency standards. With the aggressive incentive programs offered by Mid
American Energy such as "Custom Track," not only is this "the right thing to do" but there is also a quantifiable
monetary reason to do so.
I notice in the "Environment, Energy, & Resources" section of the comprehensive plant that in 2007 Iowa City
signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and in 2008 became a member of the International
Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), an association of more than 1,200 local governments from
70 countries dedicated to sustainable development. For these commitments to be anything other than empty
posturing, specific goals, and specific legislative mechanisms to achieving these goals, must be identified. It is
time for us to stand up and meet the challenges of our uncertain climate future.
Thank you for your consideration,
Mark NeuCollins
Mark NeuCollins
mneucollins@gmail.com
319.560.9360
Sarah Walz
From:
B Soglin <bsog lin @yahoo. corn >
Sent:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:39 AM
To:
Sarah Walz
Subject:
Re: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission:
Please accept my comments and questions about the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan. First, I think the updated
plan is a very readable and thoughtful document. I appreciate the City staff time, P &Z commission time, and
public input that went into its creation.
Some things I really like about the plan:
• It shows a strong commitment to City- University cooperation and not just on housing
affordability and availability issues but also environmental issues such as water quality,
flooding, parks and composting.
• More broadly, the plan does a good job of integrating sustainability into the goals. The public
asked for this kind of integration, and it's here. Great!
• The plan is realistic about the economic times and financial challenges that affect budgets and
the City's ability to carry out projects.
• The plan documents many important changes and challenges over the past 16 years.
Some things I think are missing from the plan or are not clear to me:
While recognizing that the school district is a separate governing body, I would like to see a goal
related to increased cooperation with the school district beyond such efforts as shared
playgrounds. The burden is on the district to do much better long -term planning. However since
many land use and housing factors are impacted by the school district (e.g., "symbiotic
relationship" mentioned in the plan on p. 21), would it be possible to include a more specific
goal about the City asking the school district to be a better planning partner?
The plan does not seem to adequately address homelessness, crime, or social services demand
and need. The plan does not make clear how these issues have changed and /or been addressed
within the past 15 years or might change or be addressed in the next 10 -20 years. I realize a
comp plan is broad by definition. However, this seems to be an omission.
Three specific concerns I have:
1. The plan mentions on p. 18 "strong community support for the Sensitive Areas Ordinance"
(SAO). One plan strategy is to continue enforcement of the SAO (p. 40). 1 am glad to see this
strategy, included, but could it be strengthened to "uphold the intent of and continue
enforcement of" the ordinance?
In 2001, changes at the federal level diminished how well the SAO could protect certain wetlands. The
city council had the opportunity to revise the SAO to uphold the original intent of the wetland
protections clause but chose not to. I would like to see a greater commitment to the SAO in case of
future threats.
2. I'm still not clear about the status of the two areas near the Downtown: (1) east of Gilbert
Street /north of Burlington and (2) north of Iowa Avenue /west of Dubuque Street.
Page 1 of the comp plan draft 1 says these areas were not included in the Downtown Master Plan or
the Central District Plan. Page 2 then explains these areas should comply with Central District Plan
policies and goals, and once a redevelopment plan is completed, the two areas will be added to the
Central District Plan map.
This somewhat clarifies how these two areas that have been "districtless" will be brought back into
formal planning documents, but not completely. While they will be added to the CDP map, the comp
plan does not explain what district will actually house these two areas. Will the redevelopment plan
constitute a district plan?
Especially given recent issues with Gilbert /College development proposals, the comp plan should
clarify whether these areas will be their own districts. If not, what are they part of?
3. The last transportation strategy mentioned on p. 34 is "Use appropriate font and text size on street
signage to ensure maximum readability."
Could this be expanded to promote readability for all printed and online transportation - related
materials? For example, some of the newer printed bus schedules have timetables in tiny typeface —
likely the result of an attempt to save paper and switch from legal -size to letter -size paper.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. I hope my comments and questions are helpful.
Sincerely,
Becky Soglin
Iowa City
Sarah Walz
From: MurphyGeerdes <mg9425 @mchsi.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:10 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Feedback on proposed 2030 plan
Dear Ms. Walz:
I am writing to provide feedback on Iowa City's proposed 2030 plan. Overall, I would request that consumer preference
for housing be given much more consideration in the 2030 plan. If I had wanted to move to Portland with its huge
emphasis on smart growth, I would have. One reason I stayed in Iowa after graduation is because I like space, including
space around my house and some privacy from my neighbors.
A question needs to be asked —is this plan competitive with what other nearby geographic areas have in place for
proposed housing? Additionally, I would like to have seen Iowa City staff reach out more to all neighborhoods and their
residents for feedback. Many people do not have time to attend meetings, and I suspect many do not understand the
significance and impact of a city plan like the proposed one.
1) I saw on page 11 of the proposed 2030 plan that the number of residents in the " "family" years" dropped in
Iowa City. The housing promoted by the plan, especially new housing, does not adequately address that many
people like to have more choices when it comes to single family housing on individual lots than that offered by
the proposed plan. This will drive some potential purchasers to locate outside of Iowa City.
2) 1 do not like higher- density housing crammed in on small lots. As examples, I find it unfortunate that so much
housing will be jammed in across from the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and that houses are situated so
close together in the new development off of Rochester. I remember residents complaining about the high
density of proposed new housing plans for the area across from Terry Trueblood, and regrettably, their concerns
seemed to be brushed aside.
3) 1 do not agree, as the plan states, that all new neighborhoods should be "compact" with a "variety of housing
types" and have "smaller lots." Some purchasers want new houses on large or medium size lots.
4) Not everyone wants to live in a neighborhood with a "diversity of housing types." For example, I would not
want an apartment building, with its corresponding traffic and potential noise, to be built in my
neighborhood. The city needs to be more vigilant about buffering single family housing from apartments. There
are too many apartment buildings too close to single family housing in Iowa City.
5) 1 like living on a Cul de Sac and suspect developers would tell you that others like them as well. Cul de sacs and
dead end streets are nice for families with children. The plan's promotion of an "interconnected street system"
discourages Cul de Sacs and dead end streets. In doing so, the city is removing a valuable housing choice for
families.
6) 1 read on page 21 that the plan is promoting narrower streets in residential neighborhoods. Streets shouldn't be
so narrow as to impede bikers or safety personnel and equipment. Nor should streets be so narrow as to make
Cul de Sac's impracticable.
7) As a parent with five children, I do not like the plan's emphasis on "shallow front yard setbacks" (page 21) and
"Narrower Lot Frontages" (page 22). Children often play in front yards and a bigger front yard provides more
space between children and traffic.
8) The plan's promotion of alleyways is strange. I enjoy having my garage at the front of my house. I understand
from the plan that having an alleyway means less driveway paving; however, my children enjoy playing
basketball at the hoop in front of our house and I strongly prefer this over having them play in an alleyway. A
driveway also provides space for children to play other games or to draw on.
9) Neighborhood parks are terrific; however, they do not take the place of decent sized yards for those who want
such yards.
10) 1 do not believe that "[s]trong interest in the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program [and] a significant
increase in the pace of development of new homes in the Peninsula Neighborhood" necessarily suggests there is
"increasing demand for higher- density urban housing" as stated on page 12. This demand could be caused by
buyer subsidies.
11) There are a lot of housing and lot restrictions in Section 3 entitled "Growth and Land Use." If someone was only
interested in housing and read Section 4 entitled "Housing," they would miss these restrictions.
12) 1 fully support the plan's emphasis on improving Iowa City's connection to the river and improved bicycle paths
and believe the city should continue to acquire green space.
13) There should be a process for review and amendment in the plan as it goes forward.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Mary
Mary Murphy
890 Park Place
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
3191400 -7464
mp9425 @mchsi.com
Sarah Walz
From: Eric Johnson <eric.d.johnson @g mail. com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 7:59 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: IC2030
Hi Sarah,
My wife Jenna and I would like the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan to more strongly emphasize the city's
efforts to fight climate change. It should be the number one item listed under Environmental Goals & Strategies
as it's the one that matters the most. It should be beefed up to include a requirement for all construction projects
seeking more than $250,000 in city funds to exceed the state energy code by 60 %. From what we understand, this is not
exceedingly onerous because of generous incentive programs from MidAmerican Energy. It wouldn't make sense for such
a well educated city to not be more of a leader in this area. In a few short years when we really start to feel the effects of
climate change, we'll look back at how foolish we were for missing easy opportunities to reduce climate change.
Thanks,
Eric & Jenna Johnson
Sarah Walz
From: Der -Fa Lu <derfalu @yahoo. com>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 9:16 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Suggestion
I would like to see Iowa City equipped with perhaps broadband transmitting optical cable. While this is a large
undertaking, it would free residents from duopoly of ever increasing costs and low -speed offered by MediaCom
and CenturyLink, and provide an infrastructure for future prosperity. Stephen Heywood, 1207 Tyler Court, I.C.
354 -3778
Marian Karr
From: MurphyGeerdes <mg9425 @mchsi.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:02 AM
To: Council
Subject: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Feedback
Dear Council Members,
Iowa City's proposed comprehensive plan looks good on paper but will result in a congestion of housing units and traffic
and likely adversely impact schools. In my opinion, this "smart growth" plan, which is scheduled to go before you on May
14t`, should not be approved as written.
The plan, which shows the number of children age 10 -14 dropped 8 %, won't make Iowa City competitive, and new
schools alone won't help. What happens to Iowa City if Iowa City continues to increase its affordable housing, and
neighboring areas do not proportionally? The correlation between income and school test scores means Iowa City's
schools for Iowa City's existing children could be adversely impacted compared to schools elsewhere. There is already a
gap between the high proficiency test scores at Southeast (Iowa City) and Northwest (Coralville) Junior Highs, which
should not be made worse. Good or bad, families with children often tend to seek out schools with better test scores, and
a higher free and reduced lunch ratio often correlates with a higher per capita cost of educating students. Neither the
school district's diversity plan or spreading more affordable housing throughout Iowa City as the "Growth and Land Use"
section of the plan sets forth will fully address these challenges. I would like to see city planners work more to have the
proposed plan recognize and address these issues.
Many people, especially families with children, value single homes with yards in single family neighborhoods and won't
want to live in plan's vision of the future compact (high density) Iowa City or near apartment buildings. The plan is silent
about who will decide whether infill development is compatible with existing neighborhoods. Increased traffic from
apartments can present safety issues for single family home neighborhoods with young children. Implementation of the
plan may drive some families who want new homes with decent sized yards in new single family home neighborhoods to
purchase outside of Iowa City. Not everyone wants neighborhoods with a mix of housing, and all sprawl is not bad. The
area around Iowa City High would have once been considered urban sprawl and now contains very nice livable homes.
Bicycle trails are great, and I support their development; however, expecting people to decrease automobile usage when
they have to cart groceries, kids, strollers, athletic equipment, etc. around is unrealistic. More people mean more cars and
traffic.
The plan's assertion that the "significant increase in the pace of development of new homes" in and near the downtown
showed an "increasing demand for higher - density urban housing" fails to take into account that some sales were driven by
taxpayer funded buyer subsidies. Sales driven by subsidies should not be counted when evaluating demand.
The plan should address capping building heights. Iowa City will be a lot less charming if double digit story buildings
suffocate the downtown area.
This plan doesn't address the added real costs of "smart growth" infrastructure and city staff time, which will be borne by
the taxpayers.
The plan should specifically define affordable and workforce housing. There should be means testing. Will Iowa City
subsidize people above the median income level? Given limited resources, will young working singles benefit at the
expense of the elderly, disabled, or families in need? Downtown businesses don't seem to have difficulty finding
workers, and Iowa City has workforce housing such as condominiums, mobile homes, shared housing, and entry level
homes. For example, why can't young single workers start out in a Benton Manor condominium? They could then walk
downtown. Further, with a growing aging population, consider using the plan to better support the development of
subsidized assisted living facilities for the elderly.
To improve credibility, the plan should state what percentage of residents responded to the Iowa City online survey
seeking feedback and what their demographics were. Since the number of people in the "family years" dropped
significantly, this would be an important demographic to more actively solicit for input.
Most people I asked had never heard of Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan. Even if folks have heard of it, most aren't
aware of how much it impacts future development. While I fully support improving Iowa City's connection to the river,
bicycle paths and green space, and I understand that Iowa City will grow and needs to support housing of all types, I do
not support substantially increasing housing units on small lots and traffic congestion or adversely impacting schools. I'd
rather see Iowa City cut expenses instead of raising property tax revenues by jamming in housing units.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mawy Mu* phy
Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy
890 Park Place
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
3191400 -7464
ma9425 @mchsi.com
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NOTICE 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 14 day of May, 2013, 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 changing the zoning from
Public (P -1) zone to Central Business
Support Zone (CB -5) zone for
approximately 0.38 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of College
St and Gilbert St.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is 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.
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Re: REZ13- 00009, Request for rezoning from P, Public to CB -5, Central Business Support
Zone, northeast corner of College Street and Gilbert Street
This memorandum is to address questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission at its
April 4, 2013 meeting.
How does the Comprehensive Plan address downtown historic buildings?
The current Comprehensive Plan refers to the Historic Preservation Plan. The #1 objective in
the Historic Preservation Plan for the Downtown District is to emphasize the improvement of key
historic buildings. The #2 objective is to encourage fagade improvements for intact, adjoining
buildings especially those along S Clinton St, S Dubuque St, and Washington St east of Clinton
St (the City recently implemented a grant program to help fund fagade and other building
improvements). Other goals include designating qualifying buildings as historic landmarks,
supporting a downtown manager and Self Supporting Municipal Improvement District
(implemented in 2012), encouraging building facade renovation on Iowa Ave in front of the Old
Capitol, and preparing a separate historic preservation commercial plan. Downtown has several
designated historic landmark properties, but is neither a historic district nor a conservation
district. The emphasis has been on protecting and designating specific structures, while
allowing for infill redevelopment on non - historic properties. There are several examples of taller
buildings adjacent to designated historic structures, such as Ecumenical Towers adjacent to the
Old Post Office (currently the Senior Center), Plaza Towers near the old Carnegie Library and
the Sheraton Hotel next to the College Block Building at 125 E. College Street.
Similarly, the downtown plan section of the Riverfront Crossings Plan states:
• New development should be located on sites which do not contain historic buildings
• Corner locations should be reserved for taller buildings
There has been some discussion of the fact that the subject property at the northeast corner of
College Street & Gilbert Street was not included in the downtown plan section of the Riverfront
Crossings Plan, but is in the Downtown Planning District of the Comprehensive Plan. This was
due to time and resources constraints. The Riverfront Crossings Plan states that: The plan is
simply a vision, highlighting certain areas. The decision to redevelop is ultimately up to the
property owner. Likewise, any areas not shown as redeveloped could have ideas implemented.
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How does the Comprehensive Plan address transitional areas between downtown and
near - downtown areas?
The Comprehensive Plan states the City should preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods
and the historic nature of older neighborhoods by supporting Historic Preservation goals.
Appropriately, the City has implemented numerous historic districts and conservation districts in
near - downtown neighborhoods, most recently the Jefferson Street Historic District. Much of the
east -side and north -side neighborhoods are designated as either a historic or conservation
district.
There is little mention in the Comprehensive Plan regarding prescribed methods for transition
areas between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The emphasis has been on historic
preservation and conservation districts for qualifying neighborhoods, which have been
implemented for many years. To the east of the subject property is additional publically zoned
property with a public parking facility, and CB -2 zoning which continues the transition to the east
near Johnson Street where there is RM -12 (Low Density Multi - Family) and RNS -20
(Neighborhood Stabilization Multi - Family) Zoning. The College Hill Historic and Conservation
Districts begin approximately 600 feet east of the subject property.
In the proposed Comprehensive Plan, two areas are noted in the text of introductory section -
one located to the east of Gilbert Street and north of Burlington Street; the other located north of
Iowa Avenue and west of Dubuque Street. The text states that while both areas have the
potential to redevelop at higher densities due to their proximity to the Downtown and University,
both should comply with policies and goals of the Central District Plan in order to ensure quality
design and appropriate transitions to the lower- density residential neighborhoods that border
them. It is recommended a process be initiated to address how these areas develop over time.
The reason for staff's suggesting that these areas be considered for inclusion in the Central
Planning District is that developments in the Downtown District are not automatically subject to
a design review process, whereas in the Central Planning District multi - family buildings are
subject to design review.
Which Comprehensive Plan should the Commission consider when reviewing zoning /
development proposals in this area?
The current Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan are
adopted, and it is appropriate to utilize them when considering zoning and development
proposals. Neither of these documents address this property specifically (nor does the
Comprehensive Plan address many properties specifically — it is a broad plan), but do have
policy and narrative statements that would support downtown zoning on this property. Higher
density development is encouraged in the Downtown Planning District; taller buildings on corner
lots which are not occupied by historic structures are supported in the Riverfront Crossings
Downtown Plan; mixed -use development which adds to the mix of uses downtown is supported
in both documents. In staffs view, CB -10 zoning on the property at the northeast corner of
College St / Gilbert St is better able to deliver these goals.
The Commission should also certainly consider the proposed Comprehensive Plan update, but
keep in mind that it has not been adopted and has the potential to undergo revisions as it is
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considered by the City Council. As noted above there is a transition in place given the zoning
pattern of P zoning transitioning to CB -2 and then RM -12 zoning to the east.
Zoning History
Questions were asked about the zoning history of the subject property and about the drafting of
the CB -5 zoning district. Prior to 1983 the property was zone Commercial (C2). In 1983 the
City adopted a new zoning code with new zoning classifications, including the Public (P) zone
intended for properties owned by government entities. The property was zoned P at that time.
The zoning code was amended in 1992 to include the Central Business Support CB -5 zone.
CB -5 was drafted to encourage the implementation the Near Southside Redevelopment Plan.
The plan applied to the area south of Burlington Street, west of Gilbert Street, north of the Iowa
Interstate Railway tracks and east of the river (generally the northern portion of Riverfront
Crossings). When first adopted the CB -5 zone had a height limit of 65 feet. This height limit
was based on the height of the Capitol House Apartments, which at the time was the tallest
building in the area south of Burlington Street. In 1994 the height limit was increase to 75 feet to
allow taller floor to ceiling height necessary for commercial uses, which were encouraged by the
Near Southside Plan.
Building Height
At the April 4 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, there was much discussion of a 20-
story building being proposed. Both 16 -story and 20 -story options were presented to the City
Council. The specific height of the building is and will be the subject of a development
agreement negotiation between the City and the selected developer. In these discussions, the
developer has agreed the building will not be a 20 -story building. If the property is to be zoned
CB -10 in the future it may be subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement that limits building
height. At this point, the question before the Commission is whether the property should
remain zoned P, Public or be rezoned to CB -5. Staff recommends the property remains zoned
P, Public until such time there is a development plan for the property, to be considered in
association with a CB -10 zoning application.
April 9, 2013
To: Members, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Joy Smith and David Rust
We write to add our voices to those urging you to support CB -5 zoning for the
public parcel at the northeast corner of College and Gilbert Street.
We take the redevelopment of downtown Iowa City very seriously. We have lived
in the Northside and Goosetown neighborhoods for the last twenty -eight years.
We own a commercial building in Northside Market Place. We dine, recreate,
and shop primarily in downtown Iowa City.
We participated in community discussions to develop the city's comprehensive
plan and the proposed amendments to the plan. We contributed to that effort with
the understanding that the document would guide city planners, boards,
commissions and councilors. At the P &Z meeting on April 4 many members of
the community clearly articulated why CB -5 zoning is most consistent with the
comprehensive plan and why zoning for an orderly transition between the
downtown district and the neighborhoods to the east and north is so important.
Others who spoke at the meeting implied that community members who oppose
CB -10 zoning on this parcel are a fringe minority of misguided individuals. We
disagree. In this debate, as in most community conflicts, it is those with the
greatest vested interest who are most likely to speak -out. Among community
members who are "silent," there are many who share concerns about the
proposed Chauncey Project. They depend on the zoning process to take the long
view, plan for orderly development, and protect the interests of citizens and
neighborhoods.
A vote for CB — 5 zoning will be consistent with the comprehensive plan, will
respect the interests of those whose property adjoins this parcel, and will return
this matter to the city council for additional consideration.
Marian Karr
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:33 PM
To: Marian Karr; 'Mark McCallum'; rockne cole; jon fogarty
Subject: RE: Initiative and Referendum Process
Mark,
The City Charter provides that the right of initiative and referendum does not extend to "amendments affecting the city
zoning ordinance or the land use maps of the comprehensive plan, including the district plan maps." (7.01(B)(j)). Thus,
neither the requested rezoning of the College /Gilbert site nor the amendments to the zoning code you suggest could be
the subject of an initiative or referendum. You are likely reviewing an earlier version of the Charter in which the exclusion
did not include amendments affecting areas of 2 acres or more. The change was made in 2005 in response to a
recommendation by the Charter Review Commission due to concerns about conflict with the process mandated by State
law for amendments to the zoning code as well as policy considerations.
Give me a call if you have questions.
Eleanor M. Dilkes
City Attorney
City Hall
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
319- 356 -5030
319- 356 -5008 Fax
eleanor-dilkes@iowa-ciiy.org
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From: Marian Karr
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:52 AM
To: 'Mark McCallum'; rockne cole; jon fogarty
Cc: Eleanor M. Dilkes
Subject: RE: Initiative and Referendum Process
Good Morning Mark,
I will discuss your request with City Atty. Dilkes and get back with you.
Marian
From: Mark McCallum [mailto:mccallum_ mark @hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:29 AM
To: Marian Karr; Mark McCallum; rockne cole; jon fogarty
Subject: Initiative and Referendum Process
Good Morning Marian:
As you may know, I am involved with the local community group ICAT's- Iowa City Coalition Against the
Shadow. We have a rezoning appeal going before Council next week and are looking at our options and
strategies should Council reject our appeal.
I have been studying the Initiative and Referendum Process and have several questions:
First, If Council rejects our appeal - Could this action be subject to a referendum?
Second, My read of the initiative process seems to suggest that amendments to the City Zoning ordinance
could be put forth for an initiative vote- if the area in question was for 2 or more acres of land ?
Specifically, we may propose an "Overlay" zone ( Similar to Iowa City Conservation or Historic Overlay Zones) .
Our Overlay zone would be called a "Shadow Overlay Zone" and restrict building heights to a yet to be
determined height.
Specifically, we may propose to do this overlay zone on the Rec Center Parcel, College and Gilbert Site , and
the City Hall Parcel. This would be a contiguous area of land that should exceed the minimum 2 acres of land
required per city code.
Please let us know if were are correct in our read of the City Code?
Thanks for your assistance. I understand that this inquiry will be shared with the City Attorney, City Manager
and City Council. Please feel free to include this inquiry in the Council packet. I look forward to the city's reply.
Regards,
Mark McCallum, Cell 1- 319 - 430 -1461
Iowa City Coalition Against the Shadow
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: REZ13 -00009 Gilbert St & College St
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
Prepared by: John Yapp
Date: April 4, 2013
Rockne Cole
1607 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
319- 621 -6307
rocknecole @gmail.com
Jon Fogarty
Mark McCallum
Rezoning from P, Public to Central Business
Support, CB -5
To rezone City-owned property to CB -5, Central
Business Support Zone. See applicant's
statement, attached
Northeast corner of College St / Gilbert St
16,548 sq. ft., or 0.38 acre
P, Public Zone. The properties are owned by the
City of Iowa City and are either vacant, or used for
parking and storage. The old Wilson Building is
leased to the Bike Library.
North: Chauncey Swan Park; P, Public
South: Recreation center; P, Public
East: Public parking facility; P, Public
West: Religious Institution; CB -10, Central
Business District
In the current Comprehensive Plan, the property is
identified as a public property in the Downtown
Planning District. In the 2013 proposed
Comprehensive Plan, the property is identified as
commercial.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The property at the northeast corner of College St / Gilbert St is owned by the City, and is
currently and appropriately zoned P, Public. The City has acquired the properties at this comer as
they became available over time. Consistent with City- ownership, the properties are identified as
public in the current Comprehensive Plan land use map. At one time it was the City's plan to
acquire all properties between Burlington and Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street and Van Buren
Street for future use for municipal facilities. As a result of a space needs study recently completed
in it was determined that his property was not necessary for future City needs.
In August 2012, with no plans for development of a public facility on the property, the City issued a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for private redevelopment of the property. The goal was to attract
development proposals for a mixed -use development with the following characteristics, consistent
with the City's Economic Development Policy and Downtown Strategic plan:
• Increase the taxable value of property
• Redevelopment of blighted property
• Encouragement of projects such as downtown hotels, workforce housing, downtown
grocery, arts and entertainment venues, and similar uses
• Encouragement of projects which result in increasing downtown destination points to
continue to draw people downtown
• Provide a safe and inviting downtown
Consistent with these objectives, the RFP stated that eventual zoning to CB -10 was anticipated,
and would need to be approved through the legislative process.
ANALYSIS:
Current and proposed zoning
The property is currently zoned P, Public, and is owned by the City. The CB -5 Zone requested by
the applicant and CB -10 Zone are similar, in that both permit a variety of retail office, personal
service and residential uses. The main distinction is the height limitation.
Zone Maximum Heiaht Maximum Floor-to-Area ratio
CB -5 75 feet 3 (up to 5 with bonus provisions)*
CB -10 None 10 (up to 15 with bonus provisions)*
"Bonus provisions allow an increase in floor -to -area ratio for certain design standards and /or uses. The
Floor -to -Area (FAR) ratio is a means of regulating the mass /scale of a building. For example, an FAR of 10
allows 10 square feet of building area for every 1 square feet of lot area.
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Comprehensive Plan
This property is part of the Downtown Planning District in the Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan does not address this property specifically, but states: The logic of
promoting higher density residential development in the Downtown Planning District rests in the
concept that people who live in and near downtown will walk to work (or classes in the case of
University of Iowa students), will patronize downtown businesses, will add to after -hours vitality,
and create a sense of safety in the downtown. Higher density development in the downtown
also reduces pressure on the less dense older neighborhoods surrounding downtown.
Encouraging higher- density development in the Downtown Planning District, along with historic
preservation, conservation districts, and programs such as the UniverCity Neighborhood
Partnership (a program which utilizes public funds to return rental homes back to owner -
occupied homes) work together to help stabilize older neighborhoods close to downtown.
The 2013 proposed Comprehensive Plan land use map identifies this property as general
commercial, consistent with the City Council's desire to encourage redevelopment of the
property and consistent with other parts of downtown. This Comprehensive Plan designation is
consistent with either CB -5 or CB -10 zoning.
In January 2013, the City adopted the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan that provides
policies for the development of the area directly to the west across Gilbert Street. The City
owned properties were not covered in the planning effort due to fiscal and time constraints.
The draft Comprehensive Plan acknowledges that given the proximity to the Downtown and the
University Campus there are areas around the downtown that have the potential to redevelop at
higher densities; the plan suggests a more detailed study be done on these areas.
The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan, while not including this property specifically, do
contain policies that support CB -10 development for this property. The Plan states that corner
lots should be reserved for taller buildings; that new development should be focused on lots that
do not contain historic buildings; and that part of the strategy of preserving historic downtown
buildings is to identify infill redevelopment sites that do not contain historic buildings.
Surrounding properties
The properties immediately surrounding the property at the northeast corner of College St I
Gilbert St are either public uses, or Central Business District (CB -10) uses on the west side of
Gilbert St. The property is adjacent to the CB -10 Zone which extends to the center of Gilbert St.
This property is within one block of the Pedestrian Plaza, and other downtown destinations such
as the Robert A Lee Recreation Center, Public Library, City Hall and several other commercial
and institutional uses.
This property is distinct in that it is surrounded on three sides by public uses, and is adjacent to
existing CB -10 Zoning to the west. It is one of the only potential development parcels in the
three square block area on the east side of Gilbert St, between Burlington St and Iowa Ave, due
to the majority of this area being occupied by public uses (Recreation Center, City Hall, Swan
Parking Facility, Police Station and Fire Station #1)
Promoting higher- density development and downtown destinations in close proximity to the
downtown core (Pedestrian Plaza) and other civic and commercial uses is consistent with Iowa
City's goal to promote a pedestrian- oriented downtown. It is also consistent with the goals for
efficient development patterns in the urban core which reduce development pressure in
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surrounding neighborhoods, and brings destinations and residences within walking distance of
each other.
The application notes the desire for a transition between the downtown and the neighborhood
to the east. To the east, this property is bordered by the Chauncey Swan Parking Facility, an
existing 24 -hour 475 -space ramp. The adjacency of the parking ramp is another characteristic
which makes this property appropriate for downtown development. To the east of the parking
ramp, CB -2 and CB -5 zoning extends to the east side of Van Buren St providing a transition
between this property and the neighborhood to the east.
Shadow Effect
The application refers to the desire to allow future generations of children to enjoy the bright
sunlight at Chauncey Swan Park. As part of the RFP process, the City required finalist
developers to prepare shadow studies for the proposed structures. The shadow studies show
that during the summer months when the sun is higher in the sky, there is a limited shadow
impact of a CB -10 building on the adjacent park — the southern 1/2 to 1 /3rd of the park would be
in shadow from approximately 11 AM to 1 PM. During the winter months, when the sun is lower
in the sky (and the park is used less) a building on this property would shade the park from
approximately 10 AM to 2 PM. After approximately 3 PM, the park is shaded by existing
buildings on the west side of Gilbert St.
Characteristics of the property
The property is well- situated for downtown zoning, and has many characteristics appropriate for
CB -5 or CB -10 zoning. These include:
• Adjacency to Gilbert St, a four -lane arterial street; one block from Burlington St / HWY 1, a
five -lane arterial street and state highway
• On existing bus route
• Close proximity (easy walking distance) to the Pedestrian Plaza and downtown
commercial district
• Adjacency to the Robert A Lee Recreation Center, a multi - purpose facility containing
offices, classrooms, indoor pool, gymnasium, social hall, locker rooms and other uses
Staff believes that CB -10 zoning is more appropriate, however, given the following additional
characteristics:
• Adjacency to the existing downtown CB -10 Zone (west side of Gilbert St)
• A corner lot, which is adjacent to a 24 -hour, 475 -space parking facility
• Promoting higher - density commercial and residential development in the Downtown
Planning District helps promote a pedestrian - oriented downtown, is consistent with Iowa
City's goal of adding to the mix of destinations and residences downtown, and is
consistent with the goal of reducing development pressure on surrounding near - downtown
neighborhoods.
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Summary
The property has many characteristics that make it appropriate for CB -5 or CB -10 Zoning. In
staffs judgment, CB -10 Zoning is more appropriate for this property given the characteristics and
factors as outlined in this report.,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of REZ13- 00009, a request to rezone 0.38 acres of property at the
northeast corner of College St / Gilbert St from Public, P to Central Business Support Zone, CB -5.
Staff intends to file a request for CB -10 Zoning on the property due to the characteristics of the
property and how it is situated adjacent to existing CB -10 Zoning and surrounding uses and
facilities. Staff is in the process of negotiating a development agreement with the developer
selected by the City Council to redevelop the property, and when private ownership of the property
is imminent, it would be appropriate to apply for a rezoning from the P, Public Zone to CB -10.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Photograph
3. Public input letter
Approved by:
Jeff Davidson, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
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Mary Oquendo
2824 Eastwood Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
2/28/2013
City of Iowa City
Attn: Senior Planner
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Commissioners:
Please do not approve a zoning change to CB -10 for the Gilbert/College street lot. As a longtime
Iowa City resident, l oppose the Chauncey development for several reasons; but in this letter, I
will explain the two that I feel are most important:
1. Sustainability. We are at an environmental crossroads and cannot continue to build in an
unsustainable manner. Now, and years from now, a green, environmentally friendly building will
be far more impressive than a glass building, no matter how striking. This is a perfect opportunity
for Iowa City to demonstrate its commitment to a sustainable future. I strongly feel that the city
should require all new buildings to achieve at least LEED Gold certification and /or use 60% less
energy than currently required by code.
2. Size and scale. A twenty-story building would be far too tall for this area: not only would it
shadow important community spaces and look out of place amongst the smaller surrounding
buildings, but it would violate the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, which has, for good reason,
designated this area as a buffer between downtown and the residential historic area. While
towering glass buildings look impressive and modern in the right locations, a more human - scale,
green building would be far more inspiring and attractive in the Gilbert/College St. location, for
current as well as prospective Iowa City residents.
Although the builder and designer have already been selected, the city can still negotiate a building
that is a better fit for this area and city. Please deny the request to change the zoning to CB -10. This
would be an important first step to encourage negotiations to turn this plan into something truly
remarkable. I would be happy to discuss my other concerns if you wish to contact me.
Thank you for your consideration,
Mary Oq en o
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
APPLICATION FOR REZONING
Location: College /Gilbert Development Site
I. Applicants for Rezoning:
1. Rockne Cole
1607 East Court Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319)621-6307
rocknecole(ggmaii.com
2. Jon Fogarty
Jon@jonfogarty.com
319- 400 -4911
3. Mark McCallum
mccallum mark(@hotinail.com
319- 430 -1461
II. Legal Description:
Applicants seek to rezone three parcels: (1) the former bus depot
corner lot; (2) the adjacent parking lot situated to the North; and (3) the Bike
Library building.
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Bus Depot — Lot
1010453002 - S 70' LOT 5 & COM SW Bus Depot
COR LOT 6 BLK 43; E
8 1/2'; N 70'; W
9.39'; S 70' TO BEG
B. Parking Lot
1010453001 - BLK 43 EXC E 70' LOT
6 & EXC S 70'LOT 5 &
EXC S 70'OF W 10'
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C. Bike Library - 1010453003
E 20'OF W 30'LOT 6
BLK 43
III. Proposed Zoning Change:
The above mentioned lots are currently zoned public (P -1).
Applicants seek a zoning change from P -1 to a Commercial Zone — CB -5
allowing for the development of a 75 foot high building.
IV. Reasons for Proposed Zoning Change:
A. Overview
We support a CB -5 zoning designation, which will allow for a
building of up to 75 feet. This designation will permit robust commercial
activity, and the orderly expansion from the Central Business District. Most
importantly, it will protect the needs of the current generation without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
B. Current site
The College and Gilbert Street site lies on the eastern edge of our
Downtown Planning District, which is directly adjacent to our Central
Planning District of our Comprehensive Plan....which states: "Where
existing zoning allows redevelopment at a higher density, the City Council
has indicted that measures should be taken to assure that new structure are
designed to be compatible with the adjacent neighborhood." Gilbert Street,
a key arterial street, forms a key boundary between the Central Business
District, and less commercially intensive areas to the East. It is located next
to the Trinity Episcopal Church, Chauncey Swan Park, and the Robert A Lee
Recreation Center. The Bike Library, a unique and innovative downtown
non - profit entity, occupies one of the current parcels. From late May
through October, these parcels are also near to the popular Iowa_ City
Farmer's Market.
C. Past planning and zoning practices;' -
Prior to the City's ownership of these parcels and the zoning code
rewrite that was done in 2005, all privately owned commercial property on
the east side of Gilbert Street(and south of Jefferson Street ) was zoned CB-
2. After the zoning code rewrite in 2005 all privately held commercial
properties in this area were rezoned to either CB -2 or CB -5. Historically,
CB -2 or CB -5 zones are less intensive commercial zones intended to be a
buffer or transition zone from Downtown (CB -10) and the College Green
Historic District which is to the east of this site. Past use has been consistent
with a C135 designation that we currently seek: the Greyhound bus depot,
and John Wilson's Sporting Goods.
Past planning and zoning actions have trended towards downzoning of
- - - this-- ar- ea— Prior-to the -2005 zoning code- rewrite,-both CM and _CB- S_zones-
allowed building heights of over 100 feet. After much public discussion and
input, the Planning and Zoning Commission choose to reduce building
heights in the CB -2 and CB -5 zones to 45feet and 55 feet respectively.
From a building height stand point, this action taken by the Planning and
Zoning Commission was effectively a "downzoning" of the area.
D. Comprehensive Plan
In one of its opening pages, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan asks,
"Why have a comprehensive plan?" It then answers:
"The comprehensive plan provides a guide for decision - making so
that the decisions we make today do not jeopardize our vision for
the future. This enables us to address the needs of the present
without compromisinLy the ability of future eenerations to meet
their needs." Comprehensive Plan at p. 3
Our proposed zoning change will allow for commercial activity that is
consistent with the nature of that neighborhood without compromising the
character and nature of that area of Iowa City.
The Comprehensive Plan provides clear guidance as to how'the City
should develop transitional areas:
As the community grows and the downtown prospers, care`-, -.-
should be taken in providing proper transitions between tlie'intensity
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of downtown development and surrounding residential
neighborhoods
Comprehensive Plan at p. 72. While technically this area is located in the
Downtown Planning District, it is located near a transitional zone, and does
not match the "intensity of downtown development." It currently is
surrounded by a 4 story apartment building, a church, City Hall, Chauncey
Swan Park, a parking ramp, and the Robert A Lee Recreational Center. It
currently has parcel that is zoned CB -5, the Mid - American electrical
substation. As the Comprehensive Plan directs, a CB -5 designation, a
"commercial business support zone ", provides a "proper transition between
the intensity of downtown development and surrounding residential
_ __neighborhoods." A. CB-5 designation-will fulfill that aspect. of the-.
Comprehensive Plan.
E. Compliance with Urban Renewal Plan of 2001
Our Urban Renewal Plan classifies two commercial areas relevant for
this Application: (1) the Central Business District and (2) the Central
Business Support Area. All parcels in this Application are outside of the
Central Business District, and historically were designated as CB -5, or
Urban Renewal Plan of 2001. Central Business Support Area. The Iowa
City Urban Renewal Plan states:
The Central Business Support Zone is intended to allow for the
orderly expansion of the Central Business District of Iowa City, to
serve as a transition between the intense land uses located in the
Central Business District and adjoining areas and to enhance the
pedestrian orientation of the central area of the City. This Zone is
intended to accommodate mixed land uses and requires a lesser
intensity of use than that permitted in the CB -10 Zone.
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Urban Renewal Plan at p. 7 (our emphasis). Our Zoning Code also, provides-
concrete guidance as to what type of development should occur in -a Central -_
Business Support Zone: "This zone is intended to accommodatq'- xed1and
uses, but at a lower intensity than permitted in the CB -10 district?_ -' Iowa
Zoning Ordinance 14 -2C -1 (H).
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We believe this area "requires a lesser intensity of use than that
permitted in a CB -10 zone." The proposed Chauncey Tower would be the
highest building in the 180 year history of Iowa City, and it is not even
located the Central Business District. In contrast, a CB -5 designation will
allow for an "orderly expansion of the Central Business District" and robust
commercial activity but at a "lower intensity than permitted in the CB -10
district." This rezoning complies with the Urban Renewal Plan in all
respects.
F. Riverfront Crossings Plan
Our request is also consistent with the proposed 2030 Downtown and
River -front Crossing Plan that the Council recently approved. That -Plan-
directs expansion of the Central Business District to the south of
Burlington Street. That Plan follows a well - developed and long standing
policy of expanding the Central Business District to the south of Burlington
Street. This particular corner should remain as a Commercial Business
Support Zone. Any extension of the Central Business District should extend
south of Burlington as proposed by Iowa City 2030 Comprehensive Plan,
and not to the east of Gilbert Street.
V. Conclusion
As our Comprehensive Plan states so eloquently, we seek "to address
the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their needs." We urge you to protect our cherished
commons, and allow future generations of children to enjoy the bright
sunlight at Chauncey Swan Park without a 20 story tower looming over
them. A CB5 designation will allow our community to grow and prosper
without compromising the needs of future generations.
Rockne Cole and Mark McCallum
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IOWA COALITION AGAINST THE SHADOW
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and Mark McCallum
Re: Response to Yapp Report (College /Gilbert Parcel)
Date: April 1, 2013
We are submitting a response to the City staff report recommending
denial of our Application to Rezone to CB -5. (hereinafter "Yapp Report")
I. OVERVIEW
Mr. Yapp, as he must, has not identified one aspect of our request that
does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Indeed, at various points,
he writes that the "Comprehensive Plan designation is consistent with
either CB -5 or CB -10 zoning," and that the "property is well- situated for
downtown zoning, and has many characteristics appropriate for CB -5 or
CB -10 zoning." See Yapp Report at pp. 3 -5. On that basis alone, the
Commission should grant the request. Our request complies with the
spirit if not the letter of the Comprehensive Plan.
II. ADDITIONAL RESPONSES TO YAPP REPORT
A. CB -10 IS NOT BEFORE THIS COMMISSION.
We object to consideration of CB -10. CB -10 has not been
requested by our group. As such, it is entirely irrelevant to this
Application. We are obviously aware that the City Council has intended
to violate the Comprehensive Plan and allow a developer to build a 20
story building in this transitional area, which prior to its acquisition by the
City, has been zoned either as CB -5, or CB -2. The fact that rezoning to
CB -5 may affect a future application to rezone is not relevant. This is no
different than the City downzoning privately held property after a
developer buys those parcels. The City's failure to seek rezoning prior to
development itself violates the Comprehensive Plan. Under title "Land
Use and Urban Pattern Goals and Strategies," the Plan states the City
should "promote a mix of housing styles within neighborhoods, including
compatible infill development through neighborhood conservation
districts and other measures; and zone parcels in advance of
development. Plan at p. 47. (emphasis added). It also states that the City
should "Promote neighborhood commercial centers by identifying and
zoning parcels in advance of development." Id. The City Council's
Rockne Cole
Jon Fogarty
Mark McCallum
failure to seek rezoning prior to requesting proposals for development should not
prejudice our Application. Mr. Yapp should make these arguments on any future
applications for CB -10 on this parcel.
B. THE YAPP REPORT IGNORES THE TRANSITIONAL
NATURE OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.
The Report entirely ignores the transitional nature of this parcel. When in
private hands, it has always had either a CB -2, or CB -5 designation. The only
existing privately held parcel on that block, the Mid - American parcel, is zoned
CB -5. The Commission need only stand on the parcel. To the east lies the
College Green Neighborhood. To the west lies a church, which though zoned CB-
10, is surrounded by 3 to 4 story buildings. Mr. Yapp seems to place great weight
on the zoning designation "P" as if that somehow is relevant to whether this area
is transitional, or not. The public zoning designation simply reflects that it is
zoned public. Iowa City Code and Comprehensive Plan do not in any way
suggest that a public zoning designation either makes it a transitional, or not. The
P designation is not relevant.
C. THE ZONING CODE AND PLAN SUPPORT A CB -5
DESIGNATION.
Fortunately, the Code and Plan provide concrete guidance to assist in
defining what constitutes a transitional zone. The Zoning Code achieves that
transition in two ways: 1) building height and 2) intensity of use, measured by
floor area ratio (see definition below).
1. Height
The purpose of height standards is "to promote reasonable building scale
and relationship between buildings; provide options for light, air and privacy; and
discourage buildings that visually dominate other buildings in the vicinity."
(Zoning Code, page 2C -10)
2. Floor Area Ratio
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the amount of floor area within the building or
buildings on a lot in relation to the amount of lot area, expressed in square feet:
2
"The floor area ratio regulates how intensely a site may be used. The floor
area ratio provides a means to match the potential amount of use
with the desired character of the area and the provision of public services."
(Zoning Code, page 2C -11). Both the height and floor area ratios support a CB -5
designation.
D. THE RULE OF LAW IS AT STAKE.
While we continue to maintain that the proposed 20 story tower and CB -10
designations are not relevant to this Application, and object to consideration of
these factors, we will make one final responsive argument relating to the
Chauncey Tower. Allowing a 20 story tower does not comply with the height
standards in any respect. The purpose of the height restrictions:
"is to promote reasonable building scale and relationship between
buildings; provide options for light, air and privacy; and discourage
buildings that visually dominate other buildings in the vicinity."
Zoning Code, page 2C -10. How does placing a 20 story building in an area
previously designated as CB -5 comply with these height standards? Does Mr.
Yapp, or the Council seriously argue that 20 story building "promote[s]
reasonable building scale and relationship between buildings ?" Does he or the
Council seriously argue that this building will not "visually dominate other
buildings in the vicinity ?" Or that this building, given that it will be the tallest
building in the history of Iowa City, will not also affect options for "light, air, and
privacy "? Under any reasonable construction of these terms, a'20 story tower will
not comply with the height standards in the zoning code, but perhaps an image
illustrates this point more effectively.
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III. CONCLUSION
We urge you to follow the Comprehensive Plan, and grant our request to
rezone to CB -5. The City Council can then explain its rationale for ignoring the
Comprehensive Plan.
Jon Fogarty, Mark McCallum, and Rockne Cole
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April 1, 2013
Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240
Re: Request to rezone to CB -5 the property on the northeast corner of Gilbert and
College streets
Dear Commissioners:
I would like to add my voice in support of the staff's recommendation to deny the
rezoning request to CB -5 for the City -owned property at Gilbert and College streets and
encourage you to support rezoning the property from P (Public) to CB -10.
The growth and development of our community has always been a balancing of
different interests, which is not easy. Your contribution of time and talent to advise the
City Council on how to achieve this balance is appreciated.
It seems to me the benefits of a large project on this corner outweigh the negatives.
Admittedly there will be a remarkable change on this corner if a 20 story building is built;
that seemed to be the goal of the City in extending a Request for Proposal to develop
this lot. A significant structure with ground level activity that would draw people
downtown, office space, and housing with an emphasis on workforce housing are the
attributes I remember reading about. From the financial analysis done by the City's
consultant, the larger project was the one that could successfully meet these goals.
The shadow effect of the larger building will be a change from today but is this change
significant enough to warrant rejecting the work that has been done to date and opting
for a more usual project? I would advise not. As to the impact on residents to the east,
there will be a change in the skyline of downtown Iowa City just as there was with Plaza
Towers. The likelihood that developments of 20 stories will proliferate and move east is
slim; land to the east is a parking ramp, Ralston Creek, and established commercial
uses before the first single family residence. The sky will not be gone. The sun will still
set over downtown Iowa City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Ily,
L
Karin Franklin
1618 Wilson Street, Iowa City
Attn: Planning and Zoning Commission
I understand that the rezoning of the lot on the corner of College and Gilbert is set to
come before Planning and Zoning on April 4. A recent article in the IC Gazette caught
my attention which I found to be very interesting and relevant. It was written by Ann
Christenen:
http://thep,azette.com/2013/03/28/work-on-sustainabili tY/
This article closely reflects my personal views and vision for our community and one that
I hope the Commission and City Council shares. I would like to see our city grow, but in
a more sustainable and wise direction. I do not see that bigger is always better and am
also very concerned about the social problems a 20 -story building could create within our
downtown community.
With an increasing lack of affordable workforce housing in our downtown area I only see
the homeless situation growing. I've been told by a reliable source that buildings less than
75' in height are also substantially cheaper to build and thus can be rented for less.
I therefore urge you to consider rezoning this area to CB -5.
Thank you!
Doug Hempel, 4735 Chandler Ct, 52245
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission,
Please add my protest to the proposed change of Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support
(CB -10) for .38 acres on NE corner of Gilbert and College.
The unlimited height of this small parcel is not appropriate to the character of the neighborhood
east of Gilbert.
A reduced height of 8 or 5 stories would make a better transition and still meet your other
guidelines.
Furthermore, if zoning boundaries, such as between a C10 and a C5 zone are to mean anything,
than the reason for change should be more than BECAUSE a C10 adjoins a C5 zone. Using this
rationale makes the procedure very suspect. For zoning areas are then invited to creep across
boundaries, to the detriment of the neighbors and character of the area, simply because they
are adjacent.
Having lived decades in Los Angeles and Chicago, I believe that vastly increased density and
anonymity creates more problems than city officials can solve.
Since a C -5 designation permits reasonable increased density, mixed use housing, and
commercial development, it meets your guidelines and would better serve the whole
community.
Respectfully yours,
Patricia N. Ephgrave
1 Oaknoll Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
While I am a parishioner at Trinity Episcopal Church, I would like to approach the zoning decision
on the lot at College and Gilbert from the point of view of the residential area east of the lot. I
believe that many people will welcome the Moen proposal, just not in that location. Iowa City is
not static; it needs to grow. But the city's own comprehensive plan, developed no doubt at great
cost, envisions that lot correctly as a transition area between the residences and the other
Moen buildings downtown. The planned building would be 20 stories in a two -story residential
neighborhood, and nothing nearby would come close to it in sheer bulk and darkness. This is not
transition and it would not be not good urban planning.
I urge you to follow the comprehensive plan. To do otherwise would add to the waste already
inherent in this proposal.
Thank you,
Anne Tanner
427 Elmridge Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338 -3441
f4-
Good morning,
I am appealing to you as an Iowa City decision - maker, to stand by your decision and
continue to support your latest building project, The Chauncey as presented in its
original form zoned CB -10.
As the owner of Active Endeavors, I have been a part of downtown for 27 years.
During that time, I have ridden the waves of change in our downtown environment.
When I first opened my doors, downtown Iowa City business was thriving. Then once
the new mall opened we took a great hit and suffered some dismal years. Recently
though, a number of different factors have prompted a resurgence in our downtown
and in my opinion Marc Moen and his innovative ideas are one of the main reasons
why this is happening.
Mr. Moen has foresight and dedication to our fine community which is evident in the
development of the Plaza Towers, Vogel House, Whiteway 2000, and other projects
that draw people downtown. These projects provide housing in the heart of the city
which in turn leads to more successful business and tax revenues for the city. In
addition, these projects have given Iowa City a new, fresh look and caused many
residents and out -of -town guests to become excited and enthusiastic about our
downtown.
Many people have collaborated and compromised to come up with the current
Chauncey plan. Much thought has gone into what will work for the site. I am asking
you to please, stay with your original decision and keep the area zoned CB -10. The
benefits from such a building and its amenities far outweigh any negatives. This is
something we need for downtown and the project, in its original form, needs your
support.
Mark R Weaver & Eadie Fawcett Weaver
President
Active Endeavors -Iowa City
319- 337 -9444 office
319 - 400 -2414 cell
Serving Iowa since 1986
www.shopactiveendeavors.com
www.active - sandals.com
30 March 2013
To the Planning and Zoning Commission:
As a response to the corporatization and sterility wrought thereof, a group of citizens and
independent business persons in Austin, TX countered the dispiriting trend of
homogenization with a slogan that captured the essence of the city: Keep Austin Weird!
Faced with a similar tsunami of depressingly soulless sameness inflicted upon us by
developers with limited imaginations, I would like to propose a similar rallying cry for
those of us who wish to nurture and support the architectural and visual diversity of our
beloved home: Keep Iowa City Funky* !
Let us engage our civic imaginations and strengthen, not destroy, our connection to the
proud history and character of Iowa City by reminding decision - makers and city staffers
that while there may be a place for a 20 story tower in some parts of town, the corner of
Gilbert and College should not be one of them.
Because this lot is one of the few undeveloped, publicly owned spaces in the downtown
area, the city staff and public officials should be especially sensitive and conscientious
about the use of this property. This parcel presents a very special opportunity for
innovation and enhancement of the experience of entering into downtown. The Moen
proposal and its request for rezoning at a much higher density is a move in the wrong
direction and would create an absolute visual insult that we would have to live with for a
very, very long time. That level of density would be better suited on the other side of
Burlington.
Please vote for the current request for zoning that keeps any future development of this
lot in proper scale for its setting.
*Funky: Having an earthy, unsophisticated style and feeling; modern and stylish in an
unconventional or striking way.
Dhyana Kaufman
422 Wales Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
319 -512 -4954
Mary Oquendo
2824 Eastwood Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
2/28/2013
City of Iowa City
Attn: Senior Planner
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Commissioners:
Please do not approve a zoning change to CB -10 for the Gilbert/College street lot. As a longtime
Iowa City resident, I oppose the Chauncey development for several reasons; but in this letter, I
will explain the two that I feel are most important:
1. Sustainability. We are at an environmental crossroads and cannot continue to build in an
unsustainable manner. Now, and years from now, a green, environmentally friendly building will
be far more impressive than a glass building, no matter how striking. This is a perfect opportunity
for Iowa City to demonstrate its commitment to a sustainable future. I strongly feel that the city
should require all new buildings to achieve at least LEED Gold certification and /or use 60% less
energy than currently required by code.
2. Size and scale. A twenty -story building would be far too tall for this area: not only would it
shadow important community spaces and look out of place amongst the smaller surrounding
buildings, but it would violate the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, which has, for good reason,
designated this area as a buffer between downtown and the residential historic area. While
towering glass buildings look impressive and modern in the right locations, a more human - scale,
green building would be far more inspiring and attractive in the Gilbert/College St. location, for
current as well as prospective Iowa City residents.
Although the builder and designer have already been selected, the city can still negotiate a building
that is a better fit for this area and city. Please deny the request to change the zoning to CB -10. This
would be an important first step to encourage negotiations to turn this plan into something truly
remarkable. I would be happy to discuss my other concerns if you wish to contact me.
Thank you for your consideration,
Mary Oq en o
LIGHT ON COLLEGE STREET
AND BEYOND
1.
Sunrise, Sunset
skyscapes delight our souls
low light colors, touch clouds
as they move; changing hues,
corals, fuchsias, palest pinks
bloom, intensify, fade in or out
as daylight dawns after darkness
or another day departs.
We stop to watch.
Sky views enlighten us,
warn of weather soon to come,
allow dreams and cloud- shapes
to tell their stories as we see them.
Night sky features star points scattered,
brightens the face of the traveling moon.
We look up.
2.
On a slick New Yorker cover:
a man suited, fedora -ed with briefcase
looks up between skyscrapers, strains
to follow a distant bird on its flight
visible only between the towers,
perhaps recalls the flights of eagles,
hawks, cawing crows,flnches,
robins, flocks of starlings
all around him as a child.
Now a rare sight.
3.
On College Street mall
where we gather to dance
and to chat, look westward.
The sun setting gleams as trim
on older buildings standing
still beyond the fountain spray.
The dome of Iowa sky once filled
with old splendor now half
reduced, by towering glass,
by steel, concrete construction,
sky light shows are concealed
from common view.
Look eastward early,
see sunrise spread its beauty
across the dome still open to the eye,
thanks be. May it always be so.
We who live here love our Iowa sky,
appreciate its breadth. Often we stop
to enjoy and absorb its glory
for the coming day. We live here,
not in greater cities, because
we love this wide open sky
lifting focus and spirit
day by day.
nancy adams -cogan 4/3/13
Please share my comments with the planning and zoning commission. Please keep the
zoning of the corner of Gilbert St.
and College St. as C135. I am asking that the project not be over 75 feet tall. The lower
construction cost would help insure that workforce
housing of $32,000 per year to $72,000 per year could be afforded by the development.
This would also ensure that the building would be consistent
with the city's own master plan of development and would fit in with the transitional
nature of the neighborhood. This would also ensure that
the fire department would be able to easily reach the upper stories, if needed. It would
also prevent 'spot- zoning' as any other developers
who choose that area to develop could threaten to sue the city if their application was
denied to also build in that area as tall as they want,
with no control over the height. Thank you for considering my letter. Kris Johnson
Please add my name to the concerned citizens who are opposing a 20 story building in a
transitional neighborhood. I work part time in an office at Trinity Church, and for the last 10 years
I have been on that corner. It is preposterous to think that a building the size proposed would do
anything but stick out and provide a bottleneck for car and pedestrian traffic. I am opposed to
rezoning to a CB 10.
Thank you.
Barbara Schlachter
7 Glenview Knoll NE
Iowa City 52240
April 9, 2013
To: Members, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Joy Smith and David Rust
We write to add our voices to those urging you to support CB -5 zoning for the
public parcel at the northeast corner of College and Gilbert Street.
We take the redevelopment of downtown Iowa City very seriously. We have lived
in the Northside and Goosetown neighborhoods for the last twenty -eight years.
We own a commercial building in Northside Market Place. We dine, recreate,
and shop primarily in downtown Iowa City.
We participated in community discussions to develop the city's comprehensive
plan and the proposed amendments to the plan. We contributed to that effort with
the understanding that the document would guide city planners, boards,
commissions and councilors. At the P &Z meeting on April 4 many members of
the community clearly articulated why CB -5 zoning is most consistent with the
comprehensive plan and why zoning for an orderly transition between the
downtown district and the neighborhoods to the east and north is so important.
Others who spoke at the meeting implied that community members who oppose
CB -10 zoning on this parcel are a fringe minority of misguided individuals. We
disagree. In this debate, as in most community conflicts, it is those with the
greatest vested interest who are most likely to speak -out. Among community
members who are "silent," there are many who share concerns about the
proposed Chauncey Project. They depend on the zoning process to take the long
view, plan for orderly development, and protect the interests of citizens and
neighborhoods.
A vote for CB — 5 zoning will be consistent with the comprehensive plan, will
respect the interests of those whose property adjoins this parcel, and will return
this matter to the city council for additional consideration.
Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
I heartily request your support for C135 zoning of the College /Gilbert lot as a way to limit the
height of new structures.
1. A building of excessive height, as proposed by the Council, cannot serve as a transition
between downtown and the residential area to the east. In fact, it undermines the concept of a
transition.
It would create a disconnected, abrupt, out -of -scale structure that will overpower and dominate
this part of Iowa City.
As an example of appropriate new construction, consider the Pappajohn Building. The University
could have chosen a plan that overpowered and detracted from the simple elegance and scale of
the Pentacrest. Instead Pappajohn complements and "respects" the Pentacrest. Doesn't downtown
Iowa City deserve the same?
2. Some believe that a structure of this height will add vitality to the downtown. I assume
they mean "vitality" as a mix of residential and commercial. The City is committed to creating
vitality south of Burlington. Why not take half of whatever vitality Chauncey offers and put it
there, near the new Music Building, a building of similar character?
3. Today's newspaper reports on the proposed update of the Ped Mall, downtown, and
Northside Marketplace. It states that this area will include "the block around City Hall," which I
assume includes the College /Gilbert lot.
I agree that the Ped Mall is the "focal point of downtown." But frankly, a building above
10 stories will become the focal point —not our charming, popular Ped Mall.
4. I believe that the proposed Chauncey building will be the tallest building on I -80
between Chicago and Des Moines. Do we want to draw visitors' attention to one particular
building that is out of context? Or rather to a downtown that blends into its historic
neighborhoods?
5. The residential neighborhood to the east has been stressed enough in recent months.
Please give it a break. C135 allows for a more harmonious structure.
6. Please understand that I am not judged the architectural style of the proposed building
but rather its height. CB 10 will open the door to behemoths, be they attractive or not.
Thank you for your careful consideration of this critical issue.
Ginalie Swaim
1024 Woodlawn
Iowa City
Hello,
I'd like to voice my support for zoning the College and Gilbert property as C135.
As a born-and- raised Iowa City resident, now raising my own family here, it is important
to me to protect the integrity and character of various neighborhoods and the downtown
area. A building taller than several stories, requiring a higher zone than C135, is not a
good fit for that location; it will look out of place from near and far is not in keeping with
the transition to downtown. I believe good growth and development to our downtown
area is possible with buildings significantly smaller than 20 stories.
Please rezone the property to C135.
Thank you,
Quenby Murphy
708 Whiting Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa
I am very concerned that a 20 story building is totally out of keeping with the rest of our
downtown area specifically on the edge of the transition to our older neighborhoods. That area
has already seen a large growth in housing density. Please vote for a shorter, more
appropriately sized building. thank you for your efforts on behalf of our wonderful city.
Barbara Schelar 3010 Sweet Briar Ave. Iowa City, IA
From: robert burchfield <doghouse @inay.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 3:26 PM
To: Bob Miklo
Subject: College and Gilbert
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission --
I am writing to urge the Planning and Zoning Commission not to change the zoning for the corner College and Gilbert to allow the
construction of a 20 -story structure. For almost 39 years, we have lived in our house at 1107 Muscatine Avenue, which is between
College and Washington Streets and directly in line with the proposed building. Our neighborhood has been increasingly under
attack by redevelopment, most recently on Washington Street. But a 20 -story structure on Gilbert and College would be a profound
and permanent disastrous intrusion into the area. The area east of Gilbert should remain zoned to be a buffer between the core
downtown's high -rise buildings and the residential neighborhood to the east.
If the goal is to attract people to Iowa City, that can best be accomplished by preserving the character of the town's older
neighborhoods (and College Green Park) instead of destroying them with a building that is totally out of proportion to the rest of the
neighborhood.
Please reject any change in the zoning that would allow this structure to be built.
Summary of calculation result for percentage of windows shaded at Trinity from New Development
Charlie Stanier 4/17/2013
Results. Averaging across all 365 days of 2013, the following results are obtained.
• Development at the NE corner of College and Gilbert puts the church into shadow at sunrise. During
the morning there is a shadow to sun transition. The higher the building, the later in the morning this
occurs.
• Calculations were repeated for 7:45 AM, 8:45 AM, 10 AM, and 11 AM. Impacts were significant at
7:45, 8:45, and 10 AM.
• Calculations were performed separately for the high triangular windows in the roof (east facing), the
main sanctuary stained glass windows (east facing), and the large south facing stained glass window.
• The high triangular windows are currently completely shade free during the year at all time periods
(shading by trees was not calculated). With development, this changes to 24% at 7:45 AM and 46% at
8:45 AM. Over two thirds of this "new shade" can be alleviated by a 75' height limit.
• The main east facing stained glass windows are currently 87% shade free at 7:45 AM, and fully shade
free at the 3 later time periods. Development changes this to 8 %, 32 %, and 78% shade free at 7:45,
8:45, and 10 AM. About 1/3 of this impact can be alleviated by a 75' height limit.
• The south facing window is currently shade free 53 %, 84% of mornings 7:45 and 8:45 AM. This is
reduced to 43 %, 78% by development, and 1/3 of this can be alleviated by a height limit.
Table 1. Average Percentage Occurrence of Different Lighting Conditions on Different Windows at Trinity
Where development changes the average occurrence by more than 20 %, the numbers are highlighted and italized.
TIME OF MORNING 7:45 8:45 10:00 11:00
.HIGH EAST "TRIANGLE" WINDOWS
shade, current conditions
0
0
0
0
new shade with 75' development
37
0
0
0
new shade attributed to 75' -200' section of Chauncey
39
53
0
0
sun remaining even with Chauncey
24
46
100
100
MAIN EAST WINDOWS
shade, current conditions
13
0
0
0
new shade with 75' development
78
33
0
0
new shade attributed to 75' -200' section of Chauncey
0
35
22
0
sun remaining even with Chauncey
8
32
78
100
SOUTH WINDOW
shade, current conditions 47 16 0 0
new shade with 75' development 9 0 0 0
new shade attributed to 75' -200' section of Chauncey 0 6 0 0
sun remaining even with Chauncey 43 78 100 100
NOTES: the design of the 75' building simulated was the Chauncey building, with the 200' central tower limited in height
to 75'. A 75' cube with no setback was compared to a building with 70' at the curb and 75' in the center. Difference was
quite minor and the figures showing the difference can be found as Figure 6.
In the following figures:
• Grey refers to shading that falls on the Trinity building CURRENTLY from the recreation center, the
apartments on College St., the parking garage, or from the building itself (in the case of the south window)
• Red refers to new shading that will occur whether the new development is 75' building or 200' in height. In
other words, this is shading from the lower portion of the development (up to 75'). This occurs when the
sun is low in the sky (e.g. earlier in the morning, e.g. 7:45 and 8:45 AM).
• Blue refers to new shading that would occur for the Chauncey design but would not occur if the 200'
sections of the Chauncey were limited to 75' height.
• Yellow refers to times when the sun is currently not obstructed and will not be obstructed by the planned
Chauncey development.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 1 — 5:15 PM — INFORMAL
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
APPROVED
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Stewart Dyer, Charlie Eastham, Phoebe Martin, Paula
Swygard, John Thomas, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Anne Freerks
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, John Yapp, Sarah Walz, Sarah Holecek
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
Rezoning Item
REZ13- 00009: Discussion of an application submitted by Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and
Mark McCallum for a rezoning from Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5)
zone for approximately 0.38 -acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gilbert
and College Streets.
Yapp explained to the Commission that he helped coordinate the Request for Proposals (RFPs)
for the City for the subject property, and because of his familiarity with that project, he prepared
the staff report.
He said that the subject property is currently zoned Public (P) and owned by the City. He said
the RFP process resulted in nine development proposals, which were culled down to three
finalists before the Council chose The Chauncey. He said Planning Is currently in negotiations
for a development agreement with the developer and had anticipated applying for a rezoning to
Central Business (CB -10) once that agreement was largely accepted. He said the main
distinction between the Central Business Support (CB -5) and CB -10 zone is height limitation.
Yapp explained that for the CB -5 zone the limit is seventy -five feet, which is approximately a six
story building, while the CB -10 zone does not have a strict height limitation, but does have a
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floor to area ratio requirement of ten or up to fifteen with bonus provisions. He explained what
the zones were immediately bordering the subject property.
Yapp said in evaluating this application to CB -5, staff's conclusion was that the subject property
has characteristics which would make it appropriate for CB -5 or CB -10. He explained all the
characteristics that are written into the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown / Riverfront
Crossings Plan that made it appropriate for the CB -10 zoning. Yapp said staff recommendation
is to recommend against CB -5 zoning with the eventual goal of applying for CB -10 zoning.
Eastham asked if Yapp could expand upon the idea that there is a functional transition here that
would actually accomplish whatever transition areas are supposed to accomplish. Yapp said he
thinks of a transition area as stepping down in zoning and intensity from a higher intensity area
to a lower one. He said staff looked at the fact that an existing 475 space parking facility is to
the east of the subject property and there's additional Central Business Service (CB -2) zoning to
the east side of that parking ramp and to the east side of Van Buren Street for the transition
from the residential zone to the east.
Eastham said he understands what zones are there and said what he wants to know is the
purpose of a transition zone and how either the CB -5 or the CB -10 zoning accomplish that
purpose. He asked if the sole measure of transition zoning is that there's some other zoning on
each side of it. Greenwood Hektoen said she thinks that's a good question for Thursday
because many people are interested in that discussion.
Eastham said he thinks that the other aspect at play here is that the recently adopted Riverfront
Crossing /Downtown Development Plan talks about at some length about preserving historic
buildings. He says from this staff report it seems to say that the only strategies necessary to
preserve our historic buildings is that they are not redeveloped. He said there might be other
things that affect whether or not a historic building is able to functionally maintain itself as a
historic building. He asked Yapp to comment on that, particularly since there is a historic
building directly to the west of the subject property.
Swygard said the staff report talks about the shadow effect, focusing on the park. She said it
mentions that shadow studies were done. She said would like to see the shadow studies that
were done on surrounding buildings. Yapp said shadow studies were done on the three final
proposals that Council considered. Martin asked upon which buildings they considered the
shadow affects. Yapp said the impetus for that was on Trinity Church. Swygard asked if any of
the studies were directed to the east. Yapp said they were. Swygard asked to have that
information made available to the Commission.
Thomas said they don't have any information on what the shadow affects would be of a CB -5
building. He said he would like to see what the effects of a CB -5 building would be. He said the
shadow affects were studied at the minimum and maximum elevations of the seasons, the
winter and summer, and he would like to see it at the midpoint because there's wide variation in
terms of sun elevation throughout the year. He said what they are seeing from the existing
studies are the two extremes from during the year. Yapp said the City does not have the
technology to develop shadow studies. Thomas said that given how important this project is,
they need to have that information.
Swygard said if the argument for or against any proposal is the shadow affect, she feels she
needs more information. Eastham concurred with Swygard's statement.
Weitzel asked if there was a fourth person interested in this kind of study. Dyer said she is.
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Thomas proposed starting at 7:00 a.m. and continuing the study at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Yapp said the studies he has did 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00
p.m. Thomas said that would be fine. He asked for a bigger picture of the subject transition
zone.
Swygard said she wants to see the residential zones from the east from the parking ramp
marked out clearly.
Thomas said in the staff report there is a mention of the properties in the Downtown Planning
District and his understanding is with the update, Iowa City 2030, there is a discussion of having
a redevelopment plan for study done, with whatever that comes out of that being folded into the
Central District Plan.
Miklo explained that the reason staff suggested that those areas might be added to the Central
District is that the Downtown District does not automatically require design review for multi-
family Will buildings. Therefore staff suggested that the areas that are not currently covered by
the Downtown Plan or the Central District Plan be added to the Central District to assure design
review.
Eastham asked if the Commission is going to look at the design of the proposed building at
College and Gilbert Streets. Miklo replied that if this comes back before the Commission as a
CB -10 zone, those are conditions that can be considered with the possibility of a Conditional
Zoning Agreement.
Eastham said he would like staff's comments about why we are doing anything with zoning in
those areas now when the overall plan is to have a more detailed study about what to do with
zoning in those areas. Miklo said staff's concerns are that these areas are likely to develop
without any sort of guidelines. In the case of the subject property it is zoned P but the City has
determined that it is not needed for City purposes and there was interest from private
developers so that the decision was made to handle the property through the RFP process.
Eastham asked what the Commission's role is with this application. Greenwood Hektoen said
they would consider whether the zoning request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as
they would do with any other zoning request. Eastham asked if he was correct in that he doesn't
have to consider the Council's RFP. Greenwood Hektoen said that is correct.
Thomas said he would like to know what the building height is on the Gilbert Street side, so he
will have an idea what seventy -five feet would mean on Gilbert Street.
Eastham said he would appreciate staff's comments on any other areas where CB -10 zoning
occurs other than in the Central Business District, and he would like that to be noted in the staff
report.
Thomas said he wants to bring in any information from the Riverfront Crossings Plan that
speaks to the question of building height. He said that would pertain to development standards
or the recommended building heights with the proposed development. He said he thinks that
ties to the concept of transition.
Eastham said he is struggling with the notion of the recently established Riverfront Crossings
and Downtown Districts and the emphasis in those locations for much more dense uses in
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higher buildings and how planning for uses in those are superseded by or complementary to the
Riverfront Crossings and Downtown District Plan. He wants to know how those recent planning
efforts fit in with the current situation at Gilbert and College Streets.
Thomas said he wants to know how this plan for a twenty story building reflects the more
general thrust of the Downtown /Riverfront Crossings Plan as being in a more southern direction.
He said he's not aware of any discussion that the CB -10 character should be moving east.
Swygard said that in going over map after map it's obvious as mentioned in the staff report, that
the downtown is bordered on Gilbert Street. Miklo explained that the CB -10 zone has
traditionally been the Center Business District zone, and that stops at Gilbert Street. He said the
Downtown District for planning purposes extends further east, north and south. He said the CB-
2, CB -5 and CB -10 zones are all downtown zones.
Dyer wants to know why the City has a Planning and Zoning Commission or why this doesn't
come here first. Miklo asked if she is asking in terms of the RFP. She said she was, and dealing
with rezoning after the decision has already been made that what's going to be there is going to
be in that zone. Greenwood Hektoen said it hasn't been rezoned yet, so it's still a question for
the Commission to consider and for Council to consider.
Thomas said the Ryan proposal could be used as an example of a CB -5 building for the shadow
study. He said he would like to see the Fall and Spring equinox in the shadow study.
Comprehensive Plan Item
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa
City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Walz said they have made some changes to this Plan based on feedback at the last meeting,
and she handed out the changes to the Commission. She explained that she is adding Hazard
Mitigation Risks to a sidebar that lists all the components of the Comprehensive Plan. She said
in response to Eastham's request she had eliminated the word "lure" in two places. She said
she had added a brief statement after public safety and how that's part of good neighborhood
planning. She explained how she has strengthened the portion regarding continuing to track,
measure and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse emissions. She said that in her
research she found no derogatory connotations to the term "workforce housing ". She said she
could only find the term "workforce" in the economic development section of the plan and it did
not refer to housing but developing the workforce.
Walz said there has been a call from both the Commission and some people in the community
for more concrete steps and measures regarding achieving sustainability. She said once Brenda
Nations has completed her report the City will have clear measures of where we are and what is
possible, and as a result of that assessment the City can set clear goals and steps to attain
sustainability. She said the things that lead to sustainability are already written into City Code,
things like walkability, complete streets in every subdivision, and the use of mass transit. She
said commercial development is spread throughout the city so there is access for the
neighborhoods.
Thomas said he thought the walkability is the best indicator of all sorts of measures. He said
that we do need to measure the goals set forth in the Plan.
Eastham said that measuring lets them know what is actually happening, even if it not what the
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED
APRIL 4 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Charlie Eastham, Anne Freerks, Phoebe Martin,
Paula Swygard, John Thomas, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, John Yapp, Sarah Walz, Sarah Greenwood Hektoen
OTHERS PRESENT: Rockne Cole, Mark McCallum, Jon Fogarty, Nancy Quellhorst,
Louise Young, Mary Gravitt, Josh Schamber, Diane Machatka,
Peter Jordet, Erik Gidal, Elizabeth Michael, Amanda Van Horne,
Paul Hanley, Alan Swanson, Regenia Bailey, Bill Nusser, Jan
Palmer, Elsie Gauley Vega, Dhyana Kaufman, Ann Christenson,
Sonia Ebbinger, George Etre, Tim Connery, Philip Kemp, Perry
Lenz, Nancy Adams Cogan, Eric Johnson, Linda Fisher, Nancy
Carlson, Mary Murphy.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The Commission voted 7 -0 to recommend approval of an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City
2030."
The Commission voted 7 -0 to recommend approval of SUB13 -00007 an application
submitted by S &J Development for a preliminary plat of Country Club Estates 4 -7
Additions, a 67 -lot, 51.08 acre residential subdivision located west of Lake Shore Drive.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
Rezoning Item
REZ13- 00009: Discussion of an application submitted by Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and
Mark McCallum for a rezoning from Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5)
zone for approximately 0.38 -acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gilbert
and College Streets.
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Yapp explained that the property is currently owned by the City, is zoned Public (P) and is in the
Downtown Planning District. He showed a view of the property, and, at the request of the
Commission, showed a large view of the zoning patterns in this part of the city. He said in staffs
opinion the zoning does step down in density as the zoning pattern moves east from this
property. He said that the Riverfront Crossings /Downtown Plan, while not specifically including
this parcel, does state that corner lots should be reserved for taller buildings and that new
development should be focused on lots that do not contain historic buildings and that mixed use
developments should be encouraged. He said that the current Comprehensive Plan states that
higher density development in the Downtown reduces pressure on the less dense surrounding
neighborhoods. He said the property has many characteristics consistent with either Central
Business Support (CB -5) or Central Business (CB -10) zoning as outlined in the staff report. He
said the site is close to arterial streets and several public buildings.
Yapp said staff feels that the property has several elements that make it more appropriate for
CB -10 zoning than for CB -5 zoning: the adjacency to existing CB -10 zoning; it is on a corner lot
and adjacent to a 475 space, 24 hour parking facility; CB -10 is more consistent with the larger
strategy of promoting a pedestrian- oriented downtown; the ability to add more to the mix of
destinations and residences downtown; and the ability to deliver a mixed use development,
which is emphasized in the Downtown Plan.
Yapp said they were able to mock up a shadow study, at the Commission's request, for a
generic CB -5 building. He showed shadow studies for both that and The Chauncey. He showed
the studies for various times of day and at the highest and lowest points of the sun during the
year. He said in staff's opinion the shadows are similar. He showed other months and times for
both buildings.
Yapp said that staff recommends denial of the request from the applicants. He said staff feels
that a CB -10 zoning is more appropriate given the characteristics of the property. He said staff
intends to apply for CB -10 zoning when an agreement to transfer to private ownership is more
imminent. He said until that time, staff feels that it's appropriate that the property remain zoned
Public (P).
Eastham asked Yapp if he is correct in that there is more of a shadow effect for a two- hundred
than a one - hundred foot building on the Trinity Church property to the west. Yapp said that all
other things being equal, he would agree. He said that the he believes the setback of the upper
floor of the building make a difference.
Eastham asked if there is some way to measure or to assess the effect of the shadowing from
either building on either the Trinity property or the park to the north. He asked if there being a
shadow would be a problem. Greenwood - Hektoen said she thought that was a subjective
question that's difficult for staff to answer.
Thomas asked when the CB -5 and CB -2 zonings were developed and how the building heights
and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) standards for those zones were developed. Miklo said the CB -2
zone was put in place in 1985 and allowed ten -story buildings at that time. He said reforms in
2005 reduced the height limit to four stories. He said the CB -5 was developed in the early 1990s
as a way of encouraging redevelopment south of Burlington Street and east of downtown.
Thomas asked if the two aforementioned zones were developed at the same time as the CB -10
zone. Miklo said the CB -10 zone has been in place since at least 1983.
Freerks asked if CB -2, CB -5 and CB -10 zonings have all had a number of changes. Miklo said
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the only significant changes to the CB -10 zone have been some design guidelines for
storefronts and some requirements for parking for residential uses. He said he doesn't think the
CB -5 has changed significantly. He said the CB -2 zone had the change in height requirements.
Thomas asked why seventy -five feet was set as the height limit for the CB -5 zone. Miklo said he
would have to look at the files to get that information.
Freerks asked if there are bonus points available in CB -5 zone. Miklo said there are and the
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) can go up to five with streetscaping improvements and masonry
construction.
Freerks asked if there are any height restrictions in the CB -10 zone or if it's all about lot area.
Miklo said in zone has a maximum FAR of ten, but you can get a higher FAR by including things
the City wants to promote, such as Class A office space.
Swygard asked if this is in the Downtown District in the current Comprehensive Plan. Yapp said
it is. Swygard asked if in "IC 2030" it will remain in that district. Miklo said the draft document
indicates that that the area between Gilbert Street and College Green Park needs further study
and depending on that study may be added to the Central Planning District.
Eastham said that in the staff report it says that reducing development pressures on
surrounding near downtown neighborhood is one of the rationales that staff uses to support CB-
10 zoning for this parcel as opposed to CB -5. He asked if staff is going to propose additional
CB -10 zoning to the east or north of the current proposal. Yapp said staff is not contemplating
additional CB -10 zoning in that area, however, the downtown section of the recently adopted
Riverfront Crossings Plan does state that underutilized properties, corner lots and non - historic
properties are appropriate for higher density development.
Thomas asked why the staff reported that the main distinction between CB -5 and CB -10 zoning
is the building height. He said the two aspects that differentiate the two zones are building
height and Floor Area Ratio (FAR), so he's not clear why Yapp said the main distinction is
building height. Yapp responded it's because the two are related in that the higher the FAR, the
taller the building can be. Thomas asked if the shadow study they did on a generic six story
building was for the entire footprint of the building. Yapp said they had a setback on the upper
floors. Thomas argued that the FAR in the two zones is different. Yapp agreed.
Eastham referred again to the statement about reducing the development pressures on
surrounding near downtown neighborhoods. He said he thought the gist of what they had been
doing the last several years to address that issue has been trying to reduce the number of short-
term renter occupants in those neighborhoods. Miklo said they have been undertaking other
measures to reduce pressures. Eastham said the proposed use of this parcel under CB -10
zoning would do that, unless staff is recommending that some of the residents in the proposed
building are used for short-term student occupancy. Miklo said it's not just about student
housing. He said the City's efforts have been to channel the demands for space to areas that
don't have historic buildings on them.
Freerks opened public hearing.
Rockne Cole of 1607 East Court Street said that the Comprehensive Plan is a document that
the Commission is sworn to uphold. He said what the Iowa Coalition Against the Shadow is
asking the Commission to do is to follow and uphold this document that citizens have spent
countless hours developing as they determined what kind of city we want to become. He said
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their application for CB -5 zoning complies with the Comprehensive Plan in every way. He said
negotiations are underway, and it is still to be determined if the City will give away thirteen
million taxpayer dollars. He said the applicants' request boils down to determining the
appropriateness of CB -5 zoning for this parcel.
Cole read from the City Code that says: The purpose of the height limitation is to promote 1.
Reasonable building scale and relationship between buildings 2. To provide options for light, air
and privacy 3. To prevent buildings that visually dominate other buildings in the vicinity. He said
the proposed development will be higher than any other development in the city by at least six
stories, and it will tower over all other developments in the community. He said the community
believes this area should be transitional. He said the purpose of CB -5 zoning is to provide
orderly transition from the Central Business District. He asked under what definition of orderly is
the very first expansion of CB -10 as a twenty -story building. He said that's not orderly, it's not in
scale, and it's a violation of the public trust. He said the applicants want the Commission to
grant the application and put it in the hands of the City Council, who were the ones who did not
first consult this Commission or determine if the community would uphold this. He said the
applicants and the coalition support higher density that's environmentally sustainable for
business expansion. He said what the applicants are asking is that the very first expansion from
the Central Business District is not the highest building in the 170 year history of this
community.
Greenwood Hektoen clarified that there is no developers' agreement for this site, so the building
height has yet to be determined. She said Council has indicated that they would anticipate CB-
10 zoning there.
Mark McCullum of 1610 Crescent Street asked what zoning this lot was prior to the City's
ownership. Miklo said staff would research that and report back to the Commission. McCullum
said he participated in the Zoning Code rewrite in 2005 where they got lots of feedback from the
citizens indicating that the subject area was a transition area. He said when the City studied this
area for the Code rewrite, the result was a downzoning, not an up zoning. He asked if there is
an intention to rezone all public spaces in the area to CB -10. Yapp said there was not.
McCullum said he had been hearing that the Recreation Center, which covers an entire city
block, is in play before this is all over. He said if they start expanding the CB -10 zone, what's to
keep other buildings in CB -5 zones and CB -2 zones from asking for a CB -10 rezoning. He
suggested that everyone view the city from College Green Park and look at what's happening to
that area and they'll see how the city is moving eastward towards the park. He said this is the
first of many steps that he would call a slippery slope in why the CB -5 zone makes so much
sense as a transition zone. He said the applicants are for development, but would like to use
East Village in Des Moines or McQuillen Place in Charles City as models where there can be
reasonable transitional development that also expands the tax base.
Jon Fogarty of 1111 Church Street said in retrospect, if City Council had been doing their
homework, they would have rezoned this before they put out the Request for Proposals (RFP)
and the community would be discussing this map long before time and expense were put into
proposals. He said if you had asked citizens what size building should be put on that site; he
doesn't think many would say it should be the tallest building in town. He said the historic
neighborhood adjacent to this proposed building is only two stories high. He said he can't
imagine many people recommending going from five, to twenty to two stories all within a block.
Fogarty said the vision that is being put forth is myopic and doesn't take into account the rest of
that property. He said if they stick to the Comprehensive Plan and go south of Burlington and
the proposed building is as wonderful as is being touted, it's going to be a magnet for
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development as downtown moves south of Burlington in accordance with all the planning that
has been done. He said if they are going to not go south of Burlington and spot zone this and
make a giant wart in the midst of CB -5 and CB -2 buildings, they might as well go all out and
bulldoze everything on three blocks from the Recreation Center to United Action for Youth, sell it
all for lots of money and be ready to zone it CB -10, do CB -5 all around it and watch the
encroachment into College Street. He said if the building is as good as advertised, it will be a
magnet for other density, and that's why it belongs in another part of the city. He said there have
recently been a number of great buildings in that neighborhood fall to the wrecking ball and be
redeveloped, and that is the future of the neighborhood if this one property is spot zoned. He
said then everyone from the Credit Union to United Action for Youth and others could then ask
for higher density zoning if this one building is spot zoned. He said when talking about vision,
let's not just look at this small subject parcel of land, but think about the vision for the entire
neighborhood and downtown and stand by our Plan.
Nancy Quellhorst of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce said she supports the retention
of Public zoning with the hope that this property will at some point be zoned CB -10. She said
CB -10 would better align with Smart Growth strategies, which include dense urban areas,
enable walkability, and boost the local economy, and create an environment that feels safe. She
said most importantly it could bring a real vibrancy to our area. She said CB -10 will allow for a
critical mass of the workforce housing with office space and ground level activity that will best
utilize this unique parcel.
Louise Young of 320 E. Washington Street said that this zoning should never be moved to CB-
10. She emphatically stated that a twenty story building does not belong in this part of town, and
it's inconsiderate of someone to put that building up when so many other buildings are affected
by the shadow it creates. She said she belongs to Trinity, and they use the sun and the ground
to go green on their heating and electricity. She said a smaller building that makes use of the
green methods of conserving electricity would be much better suited to that site. She said the
people at Trinity are very puzzled why the Council did not choose the one proposal that did fit
the bill.
Mary Gravitt of 2714 Wayne Street said Gilbert and College Street is only an approach to the
downtown area so that twenty story building is completely inappropriate and would create a
canyon. She said City Council has gone insane and thinks this town is Los Angeles or Paris or
New York. She says putting a twenty story building there looks very suspicious, as it may
forebode a move toward Linn Street, and building its brothers and sisters. She said she doesn't
want to see Iowa City overextend itself when we are what we are.
Josh Schamber, president of the Iowa City and Coralville Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau
said they have been pleased by the transparent and inclusive process of staff and City Council.
He said they are pleased with the cinema and bowling alleys that are proposed as they will bring
more community residents into the downtown area. He said they are pleased by having another
hotel and workforce housing. He said he believes that the developer will work to develop a
project that a majority of the community can be proud of.
Diane Machatka of 406 Reno Street disclosed that she works in the University of Iowa Planning
Department but she does not speak on behalf of the University and her comments do not
represent any University position. She said she supports development on this corner and the
City's goals for this development. She said, however, she doesn't think it's safe to assume that
just because something is outside the border of a neighborhood it's not really going to have a
negative impact. She said we have a responsibility to make sure that historic neighborhoods
and historic properties are not diminished by new development. She said the block just east of
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the subject site is zoned CB -2, and all the other boundaries on the CB -10 zone that are not
public are zoned CB -5, which then steps down to CB -2 or CC -2. She said this is the only
location in town where a CB -10 area is bordered by CB -2, and to say that going directly from
what could be a twenty story building to a half block wide of CB -2 and then directly into a
residential historic district does not constitute a reasonable transition.
Peter Jordet, a student at the University said he believes the CB -5 zone achieves just as well if
not better what the CB -10 zone could achieve. He said the infill that has occurred so far in the
adjacent CB -10 zone is lower height buildings that fit into what is already there and the CB -5
zone would insure that trend continues near downtown. He said CB -5 would make a better
transition area. He said much of the Riverfront Crossings area will be zoned CB -10 and near
downtown, so if the subject property were to be zoned CB -10 it would only marginally improve
walkability or increase the amount that will be here in the future looking at the entire picture of
what's going to happen to the city.
Erik Gidal of 328 Brown Street said he thinks City Council and City Staff as well as many people
who are interested in downtown commerce are collectively losing their minds when they think
about building a twenty story building. He said this building would be a monumental disaster for
the downtown of the city. He said this is a matter of intervention among friends, and he is asking
the Commission to step in preemptively and zone this CB -5 as a message that there needs to
be a limit to the kind of development that's going on and a sense that City Council really needs
to rethink this.
Elizabeth Michael of 2801 Highway 6 E. said when she read about how the decision came
about in choosing the proposed building she decided that the fix was in. She said other people
talked to her and were similarly outraged and suspicious. She said it may be that the building
City Council chose may be the best building, but the process by which it was chosen does not
inspire confidence. She said before City Council is able to move ahead with the process she
wants them to use the criteria that they established to decide if this is truly the best choice.
Amanda Van Horne said she is the Junior Warden at Trinity Episcopal Church and is speaking
for CB -5 zoning on behalf of the congregation and vestry. She said they think that CB -5 zoning
would result in a development that's consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, maintains the
viability of their congregation, and provides for the welfare of all citizens. She said the
Commission has a responsibility to be the gatekeeper of the Plan, insuring that everyone,
including the City, abides by the Comprehensive Plan. She said the ways Trinity uses their
property are limited by the parking and space constraints that come with their decision to remain
downtown. She said they fear that increased pressure on parking, which may result from CB -10
zoning, would limit their economic viability. She said if limited parking causes people to go to
other churches or causes them to alter church activities, they may no longer be a viable
congregation and may be forced to abandon a historic building that they treasure.
Van Horne said Trinity has long been an advocate of affordable housing. She said high rise
construction limits who can afford to use the building. She said that buildings taller than seventy -
five feet are required to meet the building codes for high -rise construction, meaning increased
construction costs and higher rents that will limit the ability of low and moderate income
individuals and non - profit entities to use the space. She said given the public investment via the
TIF, it should be insured that the building is open for use by tenants of both modest and
extravagant means. She said CB -5 would limit the height of the building and therefore limit
construction costs, allowing the building to be more accessible to the general public. She said
they are urging the Commission to decide for a building scale that respects the City's own plan
for the neighborhood.
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Paul Hanley of 518 Meadow Street said he taught Urban Planning, and he thinks it is premature
for the applicants to be asking for a change in the zoning. He said he believes a higher density
belongs on this side of Burlington Street. He said he doesn't think a rezoning to CB -5 will relieve
the concern of the shadow affecting Trinity Church.
Alan Swanson of 930 Foster Road said CB -10 zoning indicates a city moving forward, not stuck
in neutral when it comes to an exciting urban future. He said this building is a beacon of
progressive thinking. He said he sees the offerings of this building as a great addition to help top
off the complement of arts that the city offers. He said as a realtor he knows that young and
aging populations want to live downtown. He said we are no longer a small town, but rather an
international city.
Regenia Baily of 310 Reno Street said it's rare when a public space is turned into commercial
land. She said this is the community's land, and they should seek the highest return on it, and
CB -10 makes that possible. She said to deal with the growth pattern of Iowa City; it makes
sense to look into increasing the density where there already is the infrastructure. She said
development like this takes the pressure off our older neighborhoods. She said CB -10 offers the
most possibilities of the vision of bringing people downtown and it supports the vibrant and
active community downtown. She said she would hate to see this rare opportunity squandered
by keeping things short.
Bill Nusser, owner of Hand's Jewelers, said that we need responsible development that will
increase the chances of sustainability and survival for commercial business owners downtown.
He said that the Moen project offers that. He said he frequently hears that people want to live
downtown, and that opportunity doesn't exist right now. He said he thinks this project offers a
more stable type of resident as opposed to all the student housing that is in the downtown area.
He said he thinks this is exactly what the town needs exactly where we need it.
Jan Palmer of 814 Bowery Street said the genius of Iowa City is that it does not read as a city,
offering a rich cosmopolitan environment with the warmth and hospitality of a large town. She
said if they don't destroy it, this unique blend of elements may prove over time to be Iowa City's
civic asset. She compared Iowa City to Madison, Wisconsin, a city, not a town, which has
maintained a strict height limit on its buildings. She said a seventy -five foot limit seems entirely
appropriate for this location. She said anything larger would be out of scale and significantly
obstruct the view of downtown from neighborhoods to the east. She said the CB -5 zoning would
help assure that growth can be accommodated while protecting the essential nature of the
community.
Elsie Gauley Vega of 320 E. Washington Street said that a tall building just across from a
historic property is too close. She said just because the site is on a corner, it doesn't seem to be
calling for a tower. She said it's an insult to Trinity Episcopal Church, which just completed a
project on their building to provide more service to people. She said we are called Iowa City but
we are really a town. She said build the tall buildings in Riverfront Crossings instead of in a
residential district. She said the apartments in the proposed building would be too expensive for
the working class.
Dhyana Kaufman of 422 Wales Street said this site is just not the right place for a twenty -story
building. She said this is public land, held in trust by the City, and she doesn't feel there has
been enough genuine public discussion about what should be put on this site. She said she
feels that staff and City Council had this grand vision for what should go here, but they missed
the piece about talking to the community. She said a lot of people are passionate about the
character and nature of this town. She said because this is public land, the community needs to
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hold the commission to higher standard for expectation of how it is used. She said this should
go back to City Council for more public hearings. She said this is indeed a rare opportunity to
make a space that is special and is really for the whole community, and could still be a magnet.
She said this is more about return on the dollar.
Ann Christenson of 827 Dearborn said she has a Masters in Urban Studies. She said a building
of twenty- stories is entirely inappropriate for that site. She said she thinks there are more
appropriate opportunities for a building of this type in the Riverfront Crossings area. She asked
why the City isn't pursuing the plan they already have for high rises in that area. She said this
building on the proposed site would obscure the view of Old Capital, our most recognizable
image. She asked why the City is giving so much TIF money to a project that should be able to
stand on its own. She said tax payer money should not go into it at the level it's being offered.
Sonia Ebbinger suggested we wait until the Park 2001 has been completed to see what the
shadow is like with this fourteen story building. She said the apartments in these high rises are
too expensive for the working people. She said this is a charming town, and we shouldn't make
it bigger than human, and she thinks these big buildings in the downtown are going to make it
lose its humanity. She said if Gilbert Street and College Street are going to have both more
residential and visitor traffic spilling out onto them, it's going to get overloaded with both drivers
and pedestrians.
George Etre, a downtown business owner, said he is excited by the proposed development. He
said projects like this only help the vibrancy of downtown.
Tim Connery said he believes that the strong economic environment in Iowa City was fostered
by the ability for responsible developers such as The Moen Group to proceed with projects such
as the proposed one. He said he thinks we shouldn't be afraid of this project. He said it is what
is needed to attract young professionals to the city.
Philip Kemp said he is speaking on behalf of Trinity Episcopal Church as a vestry member and
wants to emphasize that this is a historic decision that should be taken in context with what may
happen next. He said the Commission is setting a precedent here. He said if they recommend
CB -10 zoning they are opening a door to other CB -10 development moving to the east. He cited
an example in a section of London that was glutted with high rises that have not turned out to
fulfill the hopes and dreams of their planners and builders. He said we have to think about
environmental sustainability, and the carbon footprint of the proposed building may be quite
extensive in terms of light, energy and people commuting in by car. He said Trinity was getting
LEEDS certification on its building when they redeveloped it in 2009. He said if the proposed
building without any height restriction goes ahead, that will increase Trinity's costs of lighting
and heating and possibly cause them to relocate.
Freerks called for a five minute break, after which the meeting was called to order and public
hearing continued.
Perry Lenz of 113 Post Road said his concerns with a CB -10 zone is the traffic or parking
problems that could be created. He said with the character of the neighborhood, CB -5 zoning
would be more appropriate.
Nancy Adams Cogan of 1117 St. Clements Alley read a poem about light on College Street and
beyond that indicated her concern about light, the sky and the views of Iowa City if high rises
start proliferating.
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Eric Johnson of Oxford said it is conceivable that the proposed building could be the seventh
tallest one in Iowa in a transitional zone. He said the proposed building, only one story lower
than the Alliant Tower in Cedar Rapids, is entirely out of place in the proposed location.
Linda Fisher from Coralville said she likes Moen's ideas very much, but he may be able to find
another place for this proposed building that won't pull the community apart. She said she has
faith in him to do that.
Mary Gravitt said she had issues with the pejorative connotations of the term "workforce
housing." She argued that there was nothing transparent about the City Council's selection of
that twenty -story building. She said Trinity Church made their improvements on their own and
didn't get any TIF money.
Louise Young said she and the people at Trinity are in favor of responsible development. She
said it not responsible to build multiple skyscrapers in this town, particularly in a transitional
area. She said the decision needs to be made carefully and prayerfully. She then said a prayer.
Nancy Carlson of 1002 E. Jefferson Street said from attending Planning and Zoning
Commission meetings for over twenty years, she has come to realize that one of the major
arguments that's always used by staff is that the subject area is already zoned a designation, so
why not expand it a little, with disregard to the area around it. She said she is frustrated by the
fact that the rest of the buildings in the CB -10 zone across from the proposed development are
of CB -5 character. She reminded the Commission that every time a developer has tried to up
zone an area they have told the Commission that if they don't do this it will be to the detriment of
the city. She argued that it would instead be a detriment to them, not to the city. She said the
City has turned down many of these projects, and she asked as a result if the city has suffered
or moved forward in a way that is better for all the citizens of the community.
Bill Nusser said he was happy that the shadow effect between a CB -5 and CB -10 building
appeared to be negligible. He said the people downtown have a concern that a CB -5
designation would bring more of what we have now, and it's inexpensive student housing, and
they don't think anyone could build anything other than that in a CB -5 zone.
Amanda Van Horne said she is again speaking on behalf of Trinity Church as an entity. She
argued that if a setback was included in shadow study for a CB -5 building, the shadow effect
could possibly not affect Trinity as intensely. She said even if there isn't much of a shadow on
Trinity after 9:00 a.m., two of the Sunday morning services and four weekday services are held
before 9:00 a.m. She pointed out that all the units proposed for workforce housing would be one
or two- bedroom units and the rents would be between $1100 and $2500 if it conforms to the
workforce housing restrictions. She said this is not affordable for those who are classified as
"workforce." She said it's been put forth that increased density downtown would improve
walkability. She said it might improve walkability for the people who live downtown but many
people drive from outlying areas and need to park to access the areas that are public spaces.
She said having a movie theatre and hotel that have varying capacities would influence the
ability of people to access the downtown. She cited instances of church members being
adversely affected by the safety issues of ice created by the shadow effect, parking and more
traffic.
Paul Hanley reminded the Commission that the decision on the petition is to change from P -1 to
CB -5 zoning. He said it's not making a comparison between CB -5 and CB -10, and that's an
argument for another day.
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Freerks said she feels like the Commission might not want to decide on this application tonight.
Cole asked if the Commission needs other information or facts. Freerks said if the Commission
doesn't feel confident making a vote, sometimes they will just deny the application, and she
wants to give this the opportunity to have thought and consideration. She said she's going to
have to think about it more. Cole said given that this decision will have implications for
potentially one - hundred years and potentially involve tens of millions of dollars of taxpayer
money as well as private development, the applicants will waive the 45 day limitation period.
Freerks closed public hearing.
Thomas moved to defer until April 18, 2013 REZ13 -00009 an application submitted by
Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and Mark McCallum for a rezoning from Public (P -1) zone to
Central Business Support (CB -5) zone for approximately 0.38 -acres of property located at
the northeast corner of Gilbert and College Streets.
Eastham seconded the motion.
Thomas said a great deal of thought has gone into this on the part of the community, and it's a
major decision for the Commission. He said he's looking forward to reflecting on the comments
he's heard today.
Eastham said the issues that he will be interested in at the next meeting will probably be
protection of historic structures as called for in the Riverfront Crossings /Downtown Master Plan
and the Comprehensive Plan. He said he's interested in the staff's further discussion about how
that protection is actually supposed to occur. He said he is not clear on what a transition zone
meant to accomplish and how to insure that purpose is actually accomplished.
Martin said this is a question of zoning, not a building, so she needs to separate the two issues.
Swygard said for her it's a zoning issue, and it's not about the buildings but she appreciates the
input, because the types of issues the public hearing has brought forth, like height and light, are
important for her to hear.
Freerks said her hope will be that whatever occurs in this area in the future will be something
that strengthens this area and doesn't break it apart. She said the Commission has a lot to think
about. She said she can understand why it's an area keen for development. She said it's close
to a lovely area to the east, but that want to keep that area lovely. She said Trinity has put a lot
of work and money into part of the downtown, and they want them to stay downtown. She says
she feels that the building and the zone are intertwined in some ways. She said in her mind, it
would be nice if what is being negotiated right now weren't twenty stories, and she's not sure
how putting the tallest building in Iowa City in a transitional zone achieves transition.
Dyer said she doesn't think the Commission can consider this as only a zoning question. She
said if they think of it as a zoning question, she is really troubled by this being another example
of the City deciding to approve something and then coming to the Commission to see if they can
have the zone. She said it's supposed to work the other way around. She said she is persuaded
by the light argument because of a personal instance when her house lost its passive solar
capacity by a three story building on the adjacent lot. She said light matters.
Eastham said formally, this is an application to rezone a parcel of land. He said his responsibility
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as he understands it is to consider that application in light of the current Comprehensive Plan
applicable to that parcel, which is the Vision 2000 Plan. He said that they are currently in the
process of recommending a revision of that Plan which has basically a call to study this and
other parcels. He said he would like the staff to help him work his way through what Plan he
should be applying to this and without regard to whatever action the Council has taken.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
Freerks called for a five minute break, after which the meeting was called to order
Comprehensive Plan Item
Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt an update to Iowa
City's Comprehensive Plan: "Iowa City 2030."
Walz pointed out the changes that have been made to various portions, including Hazard
Mitigation, Economic Development, Environmental, and Arts and Culture. She reminded the
Commission that the issue of setting specific goals and measures for sustainability will be
published in the Iowa City Sustainability Assessment that should be coming forth in the next few
months from Brenda Nation's office. She said she will add some language to the background
section of the Code just to call people's attention to that assessment, and that will be the City's
opportunity to set very specific, measurable goals for sustainability.
Eastham asked if those goals will be applicable to private developments in the city. Walz said
some of them will.
Freerks opened public hearing.
Mary Murphy of Parkview Terrace said she has seen some deterioration in Iowa City. She
complained about pan handlers and petty theft being less than helpful in attracting people to the
city. She said many people with children that she knows have moved out of the city. She said
she would like to see the "Iowa City 2030" Plan be truly evaluated to see if it is competitive with
neighboring areas. She said there is a bias in this plan that does not favor families like hers.
She said she would have liked to have seen the staff ask the community what they didn't like
about Iowa City, which is just as important as what they like.
Murphy said the comments of the people on McCollister Court were ignored, and they will now
have high density housing behind their single family homes. She said not everyone wants to live
at certain points in their lives in a mixed neighborhood, and she thinks the Plan needs to respect
consumer choice more. She doesn't like the Plan's emphasis on shallow front yards or that it
discourages cul de sacs, and driveways in front yards because these are all elements that affect
a family with children. She said there's no reason why they should cram as much housing as
possible into Iowa City, despite its limited tax base. She said she doesn't agree that there's an
increased demand for higher density urban housing. She said workforce housing needs to be
better defined in the plan. She said there needs to be more choices for aging people in the
community. She said the Plan should think about whether commercial on the first floor is an
idea that should continue, as some of those retail areas don't look that well patronized.
Murphy said she likes the focus on the environment, but Iowa City is subsidizing a flood gate in
Coralville and some of the University. She said that's bad public policy because it encourages
people to build in a flood plain.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED
APRIL 15 — 5:15 PM — INFORMAL
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Stewart Dyer, Charlie Eastham, Anne Freerks, Phoebe
Martin, Paula Swygard, John Thomas, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, John Yapp, Sarah Greenwood Hektoen
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
Rezoning Item
REZ13- 00009: Discussion of an application submitted by Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and
Mark McCallum for a rezoning from Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5)
zone for approximately 0.38 -acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gilbert
and College Streets.
Yapp said he had been asked by a member of the public to clarify what else is going on
immediately around this property. He showed the Commissioners what was to the immediate
north and east of it.
He addressed the questions that the Commissioners had for staff at the last Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting. Yapp said one question was how does the Comprehensive Plan
address downtown historic buildings. He said the current Plan refers to the Historic Preservation
Plan, which is very much oriented to preserving individual buildings through designation of
historic landmark status and encouraging fagade improvements on historic buildings. He said
the number one objective for the downtown area is to emphasize the improvement of key
historic building, and the number two objective is to encourage fagade improvements. He said
other goals include designating landmarks, supporting a downtown manager, and encouraging
building fagade renovation on Iowa Avenue. He said downtown has a number of historic
landmark buildings but is neither a historic district nor a conservation district.
Eastham asked if the Historic Preservation Plan primarily addresses residential neighborhoods.
Miklo said yes, but there is a section of the Plan concerning downtown. He said the Historic
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Preservation Commission did do a study of downtown identifying a potential national register
historic district, which could also lead to a local historic district, but the downtown business
organization had limited interest in pursuing that.
Yapp said the next question was how does the Comprehensive Plan address transitional areas
between downtown and near downtown areas. He said that the Plan states that the city should
preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods by supporting historic preservation goals, which
are to designate historic districts and conservation districts where the neighborhoods qualify for
that status based on the percentage of qualifying historic structures in that neighborhood. He
showed the Commission a map of the historic and conservation districts. He said there is little in
the Plan regarding prescribed methods for transition areas. He said in the proposed
Comprehensive Plan there are two areas noted that have the potential to redevelop at higher
densities due to proximity to downtown and the university and should comply with the policies
and goals of the Central District Plan in terms of design review requirements for multifamily
buildings. He said design review is not required for projects in the Downtown Planning District.
Freerks asked why that was so. Miklo responded that the Multi- family Infill Guidelines were
initially developed for the Central Planning District. They were later expanded to include other
multi - family construction in other areas of the city, but not downtown. That might have been
because up to that point there had not been much multi - family built downtown. That has
changed in recent years. He said when they were drafting the Plan the two areas noted in the
paragraph above are where they saw the potential for development and decided that they
should be subject to some design review.
Eastham asked if those two areas are still covered by the Vision 2000 Plan. Miklo said they are.
Thomas asked if Low Density Multifamily (RM -12) is part of the transition zone. Yapp explained
that he included that in the staff memo to give a bigger view of the current zoning pattern
transitioning from west to east the Central Business (CB -10), then to the Public (P) zone, then to
Central Business Service (CB -2) and Central Business Support (CB -5) to the east of Van Buren
Street, and then to Low - Density Multifamily (RM -12) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
(RNS -20) starting around Johnson Street, and then ultimately further to the east single family.
Thomas said in his mind, what's there around College Green is single family, and that's the
neighborhood. Yapp said it's zoned RM-12 but part of it is conservation or historic district.
Thomas said if they are talking about transition from the downtown to the residential
neighborhoods, the latter would be RM-12. Yapp agreed. Thomas said he would like to see a
map in which the current CB -10 zone will be one color, any residential zones will be another
color, and the area in between would be a third color. He said they could overlay the
conservation and historic districts on the map, because he considers them reinforcements in a
way. Thomas said he thinks the zoning and the historic and conservation districts are two tools
the Commission uses, and they are not a consistent pattern.
Eastham said that he is grappling with the issue that while he partially agrees with the point that
the Comprehensive Plan talks about transitions, the specifics of how to do that are somewhat
elusive in the Plan. He said that the purpose of all the commercial zones, except for CB -10, is in
some way transitional. He asked staff to comment on that in terms of what they are trying to get
to in achieving some transition between CB -10 and less intensive areas.
Yapp replied that traditionally a transition is a stepping down in zoning from one density or
intensity of land use and trying to avoid that being directly adjacent to a much lower density or
intensity use. He said that can be done in stepping down in zoning, incorporation of green
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space, topography and other ways.
Greenwood Hektoen said that would be good to explain at Thursday's meeting.
Eastham said that the Gilbert Street sub - district of the Riverfront Crossings /Downtown Plan is
one plan that has a specific discussion about achieving transition between neighborhoods and
higher density development by limiting building height.
Freerks said the lack of discussion or methods of transition is showing in the kind of tension
along that whole area, so as they talk about what's going to happen in the future in terms of
growth, this is an area the Commission wants to look at more closely.
Miklo said the Riverfront Crossings/Downtown Plan actually talks about parts of Downtown
being less intense, so it's not going to be a hard and fast rule that the zoning has to CB -10, then
CB -5 then CB -2. It's not always a formula where you step down the zoning: much depend on
the context of the property.
Eastham said the Riverfront Crossings /Downtown Plan shows in the downtown area fourteen
sites that are suggested or recommended for redevelopment. He said only five of those are
actually recommended for redevelopment above the CB -5 standard. Miklo said in the back of
the Plan there is height map which shows a range of seven to fifteen stories, and that is the
guide to use for individual properties.
Thomas said that map shows a six story maximum on the west side of Gilbert Street. Eastham
said whatever map you use that is the height recommendation along Gilbert Street.
Dyer asked about developing procedures for defining transitional zoning in the future. Freerks
said it does seem like the Commission is always trying to put out fires in terms of great things
that are going to happen or bad things that might occur. She said it does seem like something
that has fallen to the bottom of the list as they take care of other business, and it's coming to
that point where they really need to look at it.
Miklo said that in terms of zoning for downtown and transitioning to neighborhoods it's as much
of an art as it is a science, and he thinks what the Commission is asking for is a scientific
methodology. He said he doesn't think there is a formula. He said you look at sites specifically,
the surroundings, and the conditions on that site, which was done in the Riverfront
Crossings/Downtown Plan. He added that you look at the characteristics such as availability of
parking immediately adjacent to the development, what the zoning next door would allow, and
just like any other zone in town, you consider all of those factors in making your decision.
Eastham said he agrees with Anne in that the Commission is always being urged to react to a
particular recommendation or request either from the standpoint of excitement or dismay.
Miklo said in terms of the Comprehensive Plan, it's a vision and a guide, not a hard and fast
rule, so there's some judgment call on the part of the Commission and on the Council.
Thomas mentioned the 500 block of Washington Street and how Council did not take the
Commission recommendation to rezone that block mixed use in the mid- 2000's. He said it
remains CB -2, and he feels as staff did that it is classic transition. He said where you have
commercial zones to low density residential zones to residential zones that's a jump. Miklo said
that's why that area has been called out for further study in the draft Comprehensive Plan.
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Yapp said another question asked by the Commission was which Comprehensive Plan should
they consider. He said the current Comprehensive Plan and the Riverfront Crossings /Downtown
Plan are adopted, so it is appropriate to use both of them in considering development proposals.
He said the Commission should also consider the proposed Comprehensive Plan update but to
keep in mind that it had not been adopted and has the potential for revisions.
Eastham said he was perplexed by the recommendation that he assess this specific zoning
request and consider something that doesn't actually exist because it hasn't been adopted yet
with the recognition that the recommendation for adoption may be changed. Miklo said he
doesn't see a conflict between the current Comprehensive Plan and the draft plan.
Greenwood Hektoen reminded Eastham that many times the Commission makes
recommendations at the same time they make a recommendation on an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Miklo said that neither of the Comprehensive Plans is at odds with each other.
Eastham said that the subject property is specifically included in the current Comprehensive
Plan. He said that contrary to what the staff memo says, it seems like the Comprehensive Plan
does address this property, as it is included in the area covered by that Plan and is on a map of
this area. Yapp said the Comprehensive Plan does not address this property specifically in the
narrative.
Yapp said that questions were asked by the Commission about the zoning history of this
property, and he provided them with a history. Eastham asked if the substation was rezoned to
CB -5 in 2005. Miklo said it was and explained that there were plans to eliminate the CB -2 zone;
and staff had to find alternatives to the properties that were zoned as such. He said after
objections to eliminating the CB -2 zone came from property owners on the 500 block of
Washington Street, Council agreed not to eliminate it, but the plan was already put forward with
rezoning CB -2 to alternatives, and that's how the power station and the Unitarian Church
properties were zoned from CB -2 to CB -5.
Thomas said he wanted to be clear on the rezoning for south of Burlington Street. He asked if
the only areas they need to be aware of in discussions of CB -5 and CB -10 were the
MidAmerican power station, the Unitarian Church and a piece of the Hieronymus property south
of Burlington Street. Miklo said there was some property on Market Street changed to CB -5
before 2005.
Eastham asked if there had been any discussion about zoning the MidAmerican power station
and the Unitarian Church CB -10. Miklo said he didn't recall.
Yapp said that both sixteen and twenty story options were presented to the City Council when
this project was presented to them. He said the specific height of the building is currently being
negotiated, which would ultimately be brought to the Commission in association with a rezoning
application for the property. He said the City and the developer have agreed that it will not be a
twenty story building. Freerks asked if any of the proposals were within the City CB -5 height
limitation. Yapp said there were two — the Clark family proposal for a five story building, which
did not make it as a finalist, and one of the five final proposals that was also a five story
building, which was one floor of commercial with four floors of residential above it. He said four
of the five finalists would have required CB -10.
Swygard asked for clarification about wording in a section of the minutes from the April 1
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED
APRIL 18 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Charlie Eastham, Anne Freerks, Phoebe Martin,
Paula Swygard, John Thomas, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, John Yapp, Sarah Walz, Sarah Greenwood Hektoen
OTHERS PRESENT: Rockne Cole, Mark McCallum, Jon Fogarty, Rudolph Kuenzli,
Charles Stanier, Ben Webb, Phil Beck, Adrianne Behning,
Regenia Bailey, Evan Fales, Cecile Kuenzli, Chelsea Bacon,
Janiece Piltingsrud, Pam Michaud, Mary Gravitt, Ashley Shields,
Louise Young, Hannan Papineschi, Paul Hanley, Yale Cohn,
Dana Thomann, Will Downing, Mary Bennett, Erin Fleck, Jiyun
Park, Liz Moon
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The Commission voted 2 -5 ( Dyer, Freerks, Martin, Swygard, Weitzel) to recommend
denial of an application submitted by Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and Mark McCallum for a
rezoning from Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5) zone for
approximately 0.38 -acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gilbert and
College Streets.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
Rezoning Item
REZ13- 00009: Discussion of an application submitted by Rockne Cole, Jon Fogarty and
Mark McCallum for a rezoning from Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5)
zone for approximately 0.38 -acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gilbert
and College Streets.
Yapp showed an aerial photo, to explain the context of the property, and maps that had been
requested by the Commission at their informal meeting on April 15 that show the existing CB -10
zone, the CB -2 and CB -5 zones, Public (P) property both City and University- owned, residential
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property, conservation and historic districts around College Green, and historic landmarks in the
downtown area. He said that staff recommends that this property remain zoned Public until a
development proposal is brought forward, at which time staff anticipates a request for rezoning
to CB -10. He named the characteristics this property has that leads staff to believe that it is best
zoned CB -10.
Swygard asked if this property is rezoned now to CB -5, would it be required to come back
through the Commission before the site could be developed. Yapp said not if it were developed
under the CB -5 rules and regulations. He said if the property owner sought a different zone,
then it would come back before the Commission.
Eastham asked if public land in conservation and historic districts is subject to the rules and
regulations of historic preservation. Miklo said if it's owned by the City, county or School District,
he believes that it would be. He said if it is owned by the State or Federal government, it would
not be.
Freerks opened public hearing, and invited the applicants to speak.
Rockne Cole of 1607 E. Court said he wants to discuss why CB -5 is appropriate for this
location. He said on the map presented tonight, the MidAmerican power station is zoned CB -5.
He said what the applicants are asking the Commission to do is to expand that existing zoning
on that block. He said the location has never had anything higher than one or two stories on it —
he said no one had even thought about putting an Iowa City Sears Tower on this location
before. He said he believes the community has recoiled in shock from the idea that a building
will suddenly shoot up as much as ten times higher than the adjacent areas. He said that past
use dictates a CB -5 zone here.
Cole said he thinks the most critical point is the neighbors. He stated that zoning is about
community, respect for neighbors and allowing the whole community to have access to Planning
decisions. He implored the Commission to listen to what the neighbors at Trinity Church have to
say. He said he has been most disheartened that Trinity Church, good neighbors who have long
served the community well, hasn't really been heard. He said there is the possibility that with
CB -10 zoning they will leave downtown. He asked the Commission to listen to the neighbors,
the people who will be most directly affected by this zoning. He said this is all about protecting
neighborhoods, and he cited the case of Pam Michaud, who now has a four story building
directly behind her house, with the prospect of something that's five times larger than that not
far away.
Cole read directly from the Downtown Planning District where it states that "as the downtown
prospers, care should be taken in providing proper transitions between intensity of downtown
development and surrounding residential neighborhoods ". He said he doesn't feel that such
care has been taken in this process, so he asked the Commission to be the ones who take care
that Trinity's concerns are addressed. He said the Central Business District is where the most
density occurs, and he said he thinks everyone can agree that College Green is less dense. He
said the applicants are asking the Commission to provide the transition between the two.
Cole summarized by saying that zoning is for allowing access for the community for those of the
community who don't have millions of dollars in TIF money to have a say. He asked the
Commission to listen to the neighbors and decide in favor of CB -5 zoning, then let the City
Council explain to the community why they made this rash, unpredictable and unforeseen
decision.
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Mark McCallum of 1610 Crescent Street distributed pictures to the Commission showing a view
from College Green Park toward the downtown. He said you can see how the city is already
encroaching upon the park area. He stressed that the applicants are not against development
on this corner, but asked if it had to be the tallest building in Iowa City. He argued that once you
build the tallest building on the proposed site, that's going to re- establish the city center, and all
the other development is going to revolve around that.
Jon Fogarty of 1111 Church St. said there is a somewhat grand vision for how downtown is
supposed to grow south of the Central Business District, and if The Chauncey is as great as it's
been cracked up to be, why wouldn't we want it in this new area where public funds are targeted
for redevelopment of land that is in dire of need of new cash, new activity and new vision. He
said all the criteria that the staff has listed as reasons for the desirability of CB -10 zoning on the
subject property also fit numerous sites in the Riverfront Crossings areas. He said the City
Council's plan lacks the vision that this parcel demands. He said this is a highly desirable piece
of land that fits better with the CB -5 zone and has more flexibility to meet some development
needs while being good neighbors and still supporting the existing CB -10 zone. He urged the
Commission to look at how the staffs set of criteria in the staff report apply to properties in the
Riverfront Crossings area.
Rudolph Kuenzli of 705 S. Summit Street said his concern is if this parcel is zoned CB -10 at a
future date, it will be spot zoned demanded by City Council. He said if that happens, he's afraid
that our City Council will no longer be able to stand up to developers' demands for making
similar exceptions to the Comprehensive Plan. He said this land currently belongs to all of us,
and we should oppose such a break with the Comprehensive Plan, a break that we are asked to
subsidize with TIF.
Charles Stanier of 529 Brown Street distributed a report of calculations of shadow length of a
two hundred foot tall building versus a seventy-five foot tall building on various parts of Trinity
Church at different times of the day and the year. He summarized that the higher building would
create significantly more shadow than the seventy-five building for at least one -third of the year.
Eastham asked Stanier if his calculations were coordinated to reflect the times of the worship
services. Stanier said they were.
Ben Webb pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church said at the Commission's work session this past
Monday, he heard from staff that transitional zones are not well defined in the City Plan, but the
general expectation is that they will provide a buffer between high intensity and lower intensity
uses to protect the neighborhoods. He said that rezoning the eastern side of College and Gilbert
Streets to CB -5 would be consistent with the progression of uses that currently exist. He said
that rezoning to CB -10 would constitute a step back up in intensity. He said the height of the
building will influence construction costs and TIF requests and thus other public values that
Trinity advocates, such as environmentally sustainable construction and provision for workforce
housing. He said Trinity understands that sustainable development is much more difficult as
building height increases, and many of those kinds of development are much more expensive
on the front end. He said the lax City Code doesn't demand enough of developers in achieving
sustainable building. He also said that the height of a CB -10 building would be more likely to
yield residential units that are too expensive to accomplish the stated goals of increasing the
amount of workforce housing near downtown. Lastly, he said they are very concerned about the
amount of shadow that would be produced by a CB -10 building, much more than what a CB -5
building would produce for at least one -third of the year.
Phil Beck of 2230 Russell Drive mentioned how the area in question, as stated in "Iowa 2030" is
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eventually intended to be included in the Central District Plan. He said this document states that
it will be used as a general guide to future development or redevelopment within the district and
for preserving valuable assets already present within established neighborhoods. He said it also
states that staff, the Commission and City Council will use the Plan as a guide when reviewing
development in rezoning requests, and any effective planning effort must take into account the
existing local conditions and any community -wide goals and policies that have already been
agreed upon.
Beck said that another part of the Central District Plan says that a goal of future development or
redevelopment within this Plan is to provide for an attractive and functional transition between
residential areas and adjacent commercial areas through management of traffic, landscape
buffering and screening, and outdoor lighting. He read from another portion of the Plan that
states that residential density and building bulk and height should gradually decrease the further
these areas are from the Central Business District in order to provide a transition to lower
density residential areas that surround the downtown. He said he doesn't think this language is
at all ambiguous. He said the Central District Plan specifically recommends that the height of
buildings decrease the further one gets from downtown. He said the 2030 Plan intends for this
site to eventually be part of the Central District Plan, so it needs to be zoned appropriately. He
said CB -5 would restrict the height to something proportional to the surrounding area as the
Central District Plan intends. He said a CB -10 zone would open the area to the kind of
development that the Central District Plan does not endorse, but rather specifically argues
against.
Adrianne Behning of 1100 E. Jefferson Street said she has never attended a City meeting
before, but she feels passionate enough about this issue that now is the time to start. She said
Iowa City doesn't need to compete with bigger Midwestern cities by growing bigger and shinier
and more expensive. She said she can understand the reasons for the City wanting the chosen
project because of its tax money and return from property taxes, new businesses and growth,
but to her it feels wrong for Iowa City. She said we want to be a destination city, but to do that
we need to retain our small town character. She said Iowa City is exploding with developments
right now, and although it can be a good thing, if we move too fast, we aren't going to recognize
ourselves. She said if we want to be the city that we have come to be loved for then we need to
look very carefully at what is developed here. She said, ultimately, this is not all about height or
the money, but it's about how our City government listens to us and whether or not we feel we
have some say in the type of community we become.
Regenia Bailey of 310 Reno Street claimed that this discussion became concerned about scale
and scope when one particular business was left out of the chosen development. She said this
block is already pretty intensively developed with a parking garage. She said the Request for
Development (RFP) was pretty clear about what was desired, and none of the finalists would
have been allowed in a CB -5 zone. She said that suggests to her an economic feasibility and
viability for what needs to be built here to fulfill the community desires for the kind of building we
want on this corner. She said she doesn't think the shadow on Trinity is going to be the
strongest argument for a CB -5 zone, as any building on the subject site will create some
shadow. She said we sell ourselves short when we build a shorter building that doesn't return as
much to the citizens of Iowa City.
Evan Fales of 1215 Oakcrest Street said he wants to place this in a much larger context. He
said about twenty years ago, he started thinking about the growth rate of Iowa City and the
political climate that seems uniformly to appreciate growth. He said he has been tracking the
census figures for decades. He said if Iowa City continues at its current growth rate, in another
one - hundred and fifty years it will be the size of Los Angeles. He said people claim that it will
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stop growing before that. He questioned whether it will stop growing because it will become so
unattractive that people won't want to live here or because people have enough foresight to
think hard about the long distance. He said we get to long distances by three percent
increments every year, by variances in zoning and exceptions that get made and all sorts of
other market forces and things that are putting pressure on us for the short term. He said he is
here to speak for his grandchildren, because we need to think about them and what kind of
community they will inherit.
Cecile Kuenzli of 705 South Summit Street said this is a ridiculous "wanna -be" building that
wants to be somewhere else — Chicago or some other big city — but not in Iowa City, a block
from a historic district on a site where it's surrounded by four story buildings at the highest. She
related how in her small university hometown many years ago, an administrator left his mark on
campus by having a building erected near the original university building that was six times as
high as the buildings around it. She said to this day locals still ridicule this inappropriate and out
of place building. She urged the Commission to approve the rezoning to CB -5 because it is
most appropriate for the site and so as to avoid a public embarrassment in Iowa City.
Chelsea Bacon of 1211 E. Burlington Street said she is also in favor of the CB -5 zoning.
Janiece Piltingsrud of Coralville said she works in the area of the subject property and has seen
four new structures in the area in the past year, and none of them are more than six stories. She
said she believes that most of them are zoned as CB -5.She said that whatever is built on the
corner of Gilbert and College Streets will last a long time, and she hopes that the Commission
will give Council a well thought -out decision about the rezoning.
Pam Michaud of 109 S. Johnson Street showed the Commission images of streetscapes in the
area of the subject property to show what has been lost in the past two years and what can be
lost in the future. She said the parking ramp is only three and four stories high, although it has
been termed by one speaker as highly developed. She showed existing buildings from the
1870s in the area. She showed the block of Washington Street where ten businesses have
been displaced and the Bradley Building will face the wrecking ball. She said the City gives a lot
of lip service to supporting small businesses, but it didn't keep these alive because of the
intense development. She took issue with the new building on the site of the former Red
Avocado. She said Gilbert Street is the natural dividing line for protecting historic districts.
Mary Gravitt of 2714 Wayne Street disagreed with the former mayor that this building is about
money and business. She said the community is against the twenty story building. She said
many in the community are willing to take the financial loss in order to protect their private
property. She said the business she is in favor of is the New Pioneer Co -op, which is a part of
Iowa City culture. She said it's on a flood plain, and the City won't consider that. She took issue
with the use of the term "workforce housing ", and said that refers to the immigrants who came
over in steerage. She said we are talking about housing for citizens, and they are not workforce,
but workers, who need affordable housing.
Ashley Shields of 913 Dewey Street said she doesn't think that the community wants a huge,
high rise building. She said she doesn't have any friends or neighbors who want this huge
building. She said they want a building kept in scale with the neighborhood.
Louise Young of 320 E. Washington Street said that as a member of Trinity Episcopal Church,
she knows how much they do for the community at times other than during worship service. She
said they need a comfortable place for the people they reach out to, and a mammoth building
doesn't make anyone comfortable. She asked what would happen to a twenty story building if
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we got hit by a tornado comparable to the one several years ago. She said that needs to be
considered. She said the City could have done much better in choosing one of the projects that
offered more affordable housing units. She said this proposed building does not offer a very
good percentage of that type of housing. She asked what is going on when the City first states
that they would like New Pioneer to have a space in that area and then they choose the one
proposal that doesn't include it.
Hannan Papineschi of 905 S. 7th Avenue showed a three dimensional model of the transitional
zone fashioned out of Legos and indicated how a twenty story building would look. She said she
thinks the CB -5 zone and a lower building will fit in much better with the surroundings.
Paul Hanley of 518 Meadow Street said he is there to speak in support of the staff
recommendation to keep the zoning as it is now. He agrees with the comment of the applicant
that this is a great exercise in getting the publics' voice heard in local government, and he is
completely supportive of that, but he doesn't see how that relates back to the merits of changing
the zoning from P to CB -5. He said he thinks the comments of the speakers support leaving
zoning the way it is for the time being.
Yale Cohn who works for the Public Access Channel said he thinks that everyone has come out
tonight because when something has the potential to happen in Iowa City that might have less
than positive results we come together. He said when the Council chose The Chauncey as their
preferred choice, emotions in the community ranged from taken aback to astonished that the
Council would make that choice. He said the Commission is in a good position to help steer the
Council toward abiding by the Comprehensive Plan. He said the proposed structure is a good
building, but this is not the right place for it.
Dana Thomann of 208 Fairchild Street said that Iowa City is really disappointing her right now
because it isn't sticking to its strategic plan as it said that it would. She said the Commission
should think about the slippery slope the city has been going down with all the new buildings
that are being built. She said her generation is not into development for development's sake but
are rather in favor of smart development, and she doesn't think that CB -10 here is smart.
Will Downing of 411 S. Summit Street said this is already a substantially urban zone, with the
transitional zone to the east of it, and he favors the proposed building that would bring new
things to do to the area.
Mary Bennett of 1107 Muscatine Avenue said it's very disturbing to her that this kind of major
transformation will take place without due consideration. She said she thinks Council abdicated
some of their responsibility by not examining their criteria carefully. She said she feels that
decisions so far have been driven by profit and by the need to increase the tax base. She said
she has been at enough Planning and Zoning Commission meetings to know that there other
sources of tax revenue planned, like the unfortunate office park that will take up the last rural
land at the entrance to Iowa City and all the redevelopment south of Burlington. She pleaded
with the Commission not to do that in the subject area because far too many in the community
object to it, and it goes against our core values about the historic character of the community.
Erin Fleck of 1506 Crescent Street spoke about the character and charm and texture of Iowa
City. She said to her, this building blots out the openings for connection and community you find
in Chauncey Swan Park. She said she thinks parking in the Chauncey Ramp may be a concern,
as it is already well used and to add a twenty story building to the mix might well push parking
onto the street. She said if the City is going to move toward higher density growth, they need to
reconsider the Code and the fact that there aren't enough transitional, systematic ways of
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grading buildings. She said the way it is now prevents planning within scale as the zones jump
from a seventy -five foot height limit to unlimited in the CB -10 zone.
Jiyun Park of 20 Rocky Shore Drive said she thinks the subject site is something of a legacy
site. She said she loves the tall buildings in New York City and Chicago, but not here. She said
Chicago has very strict guidelines that protect their light and green space. She said if there is
anywhere else that the winning proposal could be developed, she thinks it would be an
enormous asset to the City, but she doesn't feel that on the subject site they ought to be doing
more than C13-5.
Freerks called for a five minute break, after which she called the meeting back to order.
Liz Moon of 423 Ronalds Street said there are grade differences in the area, and cited the
parking ramp as an example of a four story structure that feels shorter when viewed from certain
directions because part of it is on a lower level. She said whatever building is put on the subject
site is going to feel even higher than it really is at the Gilbert Street level. She said structures
are going to feel taller there from certain sides by virtue of the typography, so zoning that allows
an extremely tall building makes it that much worse in terms of how it will feel to be living and
moving around that space.
Freerks closed public hearing.
Eastham moved to recommend approval of REZ13- 00009, a request for rezoning from
Public (P -1) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5) zone for the northeast corner of
Gilbert and College Streets.
Thomas seconded the motion.
Thomas said this is the kind of meeting Iowa City needs for the Comprehensive Plan to come
alive. He read the statement that follows:
"To understand the appropriate zoning for the College /Gilbert site, I have looked at the
Comprehensive Plan's vision for the Downtown Planning District as a whole, which includes the
Downtown and the areas surrounding it. Given that vision, what is the proper height and size for
a building at the corner of College and Gilbert?
1. Downtown District
The Downtown /Riverfront Crossings Plan, adopted earlier this year, aims to preserve the
Downtown's pedestrian - friendly urban character, while promoting quality infill and
redevelopment. This is what it says about the density of future development:
• Of the 13 development opportunities remaining in the Downtown District, nine sites are 4
to 5- stories. The remaining four sites are 8 to 9- stories.
• Thus, despite the Downtown's CB -10 zoning designation allowing unrestricted building
heights and the greatest intensity of use, most future construction will be well under CB-
5's 75 -foot height limit. The four buildings exceeding that height limit will do so by 2 to 3-
stories.
• In addition, the building height development standard along the Downtown's eastern
edge, directly across Gilbert St. from the College /Gilbert site, is 2 to 6- stories. This
height standard also falls within the building height allowed under C13-5.
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2. South Downtown District
Since the early 1990s, the City has viewed the area south of Burlington Street as the only
direction to expand the Downtown. In a Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission in
July 2006 concerning the Hieronymus property at the southeast corner of Burlington /Clinton,
under the analysis of the Comprehensive Plan, staff notes:
"The plan to expand downtown to the south also supports the policy of preserving the historic
neighborhoods to the north and east of the central business district by providing a location for
growth away from these neighborhoods." In the same Staff Report, staff goes on to say that
mixed use development, including high -rise residential use, would be better developed south of
Burlington rather than in the core of downtown, "where a desirable mix, scale and streetscape
are already in place and should be preserved ".
Consistent with this policy, City Council approved the rezoning of the Hieronymus property from
CB -5 to CB -10 in 2006. When City Council approved the 12 -story Hieronymus Square project
that same year, many Council members mentioned that they supported the project in part
because it was an important step in expanding Downtown to the south.
The Downtown /Riverfront Crossings Plan continues to stress expanding the Downtown south of
Burlington Street. The aptly named South Downtown District, between Burlington and Harrison,
identifies 29 building sites, with over 1.5 million square feet of development, including 1 million
square feet of residential development and 136,000 square feet of office space. Of the 29 sites,
7 sites are over 6- stories, including two buildings over 10- stories (one of which is the
Hieronymus site).
So looking forward, the South Downtown District will by far see the most growth, and the
greatest concentration of buildings exceeding CB -5's 75 -foot height limit.
3. East Side Transition Zone
The most recent discussion of the east side transition zone was in 2005, one year before the
Hieronymus property was rezoned CB -10. In July 2005, the City considered rezoning various
CB -2 properties, including those in the transition zone less than two blocks wide between
Gilbert and Johnson Streets.
In the Staff Report from July 15, Staff noted:
• 'There are a number of zoning designations that could replace the CB -2 designation. "'
Freerks interrupted to say that what they really need to have right now is discussion. Eastham
said he would be happy to have Thomas finish the piece. Freerks asked Thomas to finish his
statement, but said that it's important to come to the meeting with an open mind and to be able
to discuss it, and what she really wants is discussion about the merits of the application
Thomas continued:
• "Staff considered the best fit for particular properties, and they looked at the surrounding
zoning, the existing land uses in the area, and how a particular zoning might affect the
surrounding neighborhood."
Taking those factors into consideration, staff proposed CB -5 for the two privately owned
properties surrounded by public properties: the Unitarian Church at the corner of Iowa /Gilbert,
and the Mid - American property that makes up the eastern side of the College /Gilbert
development site. This zoning recommendation was approved by City Council, and it is what we
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April 18, 2013 - Formal
Page 9 of 13
have today.
What is the purpose of the CB -5 zone? Staff stated that:
• 'The CB -5 zone is intended to allow for the orderly expansion of the Central Business
District and to enhance the pedestrian orientation of the central area of the city. CB -5
would allow for a density and scale similar to that found downtown and on the University
property.'
This last sentence is very important:
• With a handful of exceptions, the buildings in the Downtown, including the west side of
Gilbert Street, reflect a height and size within CB -5 standards. As noted earlier, most
future Downtown development will also reflect CB -5 zoning."
Thomas concluded by saying that those are the kinds of considerations that would go into his
decision but what he is saying to sum it up is that the direction of the city in the downtown
seems to be CB -5 based on what's there now and what's proposed and that if we are going to
build CB -10 densities the emphasis is going to be south of Burlington Street for that density.
Greenwood Hektoen reminded Thomas to consider this application separately from any other
application sent before him, just like he always does. She said that past rezoning changes or
applications have no precedential value on this current application but in the context of the
Comprehensive Plan she said he had valid points.
Eastham said looking at past applications, while they can't serve as precedents, can help him
get an idea how the Comprehensive Plan is being interpreted. He said he has benefitted from all
the comments made by the public during the past two meetings. He said for this application he
tried to limit himself to what is appropriate to the application. He said this is an application to
rezone from public designation to CB -5, and the purpose of the CB -5 zone as put forth in the
Zoning Code includes serving as a transition between the intense use located in the Central
Business District and adjoining areas. He said he thinks that all decisions he makes need to be
based upon the Comprehensive Plan. He said the 1997 Plan is the one he is applying in this
case. He has to look at what the Zoning Code says about each zoning area and its function, and
one of the functions of a CB -5 zone is to provide a transitional area. He said the Comprehensive
Plan for the area under consideration calls for a transitional zone so that implies to him that a
CB -5 would be appropriate for this application.
Freerks said she has given this much thought. She said she knows and admires many people
on both sides of this issue, and it has been a difficult decision. She said what it comes down to
is what is the best use of this parcel, and she can't say that a six story building on that parcel is
the best use. She said she feels that a twenty story isn't the best use either, that it would be
completely out of character for that area. She said what she really wants to look at is the merits
of the application and CB -5, and she feels that there might be constraints on CB -5 and it would
be better to go in another direction. She said she wants to be very clear that a twenty story
building on that piece of land is not appropriate. She said she has strong feelings about scale
and density, and she thinks scale and density have been abused in many places in our
community, and she doesn't want to see that occur in this spot. She said we have unfortunately
already seen the transitional zone carry farther to the east, and she doesn't want to see it go
further in that direction, and she thinks that historic districts will help to protect that. She said
she doesn't think that what City Council has put out there is what she wants to see there, but
neither is she sure that CB -5 is what should be placed on this property.
Martin said she wishes that there was an in between. Freerks said she thinks there is still an
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 18, 2013 - Formal
Page 10 of 13
opportunity for both sides to alter and shape what goes on here. She said this has been a good
discussion, and it's all important to the real and final decision, which is made by City Council.
Martin said she doesn't think any zoning designation has to be the maximum of what that zoning
allows. She said in thinking about best use, she's not sure that CB -5 is that, nor is she sure that
CB -10 is either. She said she is very conflicted. She said what she is thinking about is the
opportunity for what kind of building goes in here, perhaps a LEED certified building. She said to
have that kind of building perhaps it needs to be a lesser density.
Freerks said she thinks there are a number of zones in the Comprehensive Plan that would
work in that area. She said there are a number of buildings in the CB -10 zone in the downtown
that she wants to see protected better. She said perhaps this would be the opportunity to think
about pursuing some sort of historic designation for downtown. She said the scale of some of
buildings downtown make Iowa City the beautiful place it is.
Weitzel said he thinks it's very important whether you do set the precedent that you are going to
preserve some buildings at a certain height despite the underlying zone that you provide relief
elsewhere. He said when we can develop larger and better value for the community it's really
important that we develop in allowable height. He said districts are useful. He said he thinks it's
important in our densest part of town that we provide relief so that somebody who wants to
develop large in this area can. He said he doesn't think we are going to lose our character that
easily. He doesn't think CB -5 is the best zoning, and he's perplexed about a zoning notion
without a building to go with it. He said he doesn't think that rezoning this parcel at this point is
appropriate. Weitzel said it's too soon to be thinking about this because they don't have a
proposal.
Martin said people hated the Chauncey Swan parking ramp when it was built but people love it
now and use it and she added that there was also an uproar when the Pedestrian Mall came
about, but these are now appreciated parts of the downtown.
Swygard said she doesn't know what belongs there, but to zone at this point is premature. She
said her tendency is to go with CB -5. She said she doesn't think it would be useful to put a very
large building there, no matter if that is fifteen or twelve stories. She said is inclined to keep the
zoning as it is for the time being.
Dyer said there's not a decision to make here that's connected to a plan that we can see all the
particulars of. She said perhaps this discussion will have an impact on the negotiations that are
currently underway between the City and the developer. She says she knows from personal
experience how much light and shade can impact an area negatively. She noted that Dubuque
is called The City of Churches, and she realized when she was last there that all the churches in
town rise above their surroundings, so she's concerned about the effect of development on
Trinity. She says she doesn't think the Commission has the information to make a decision
arbitrarily at this point. She said she had been thinking about abstaining, but she thinks she will
vote against the proposal with the same reservations that other people have about what will be
appropriate. She said there may be some comprises that might be more agreeable than what
they think will be proposed.
Freerks said she doesn't want people to take away from this that it's a failure or a triumph. She
said what they are doing here is having a discussion about what is appropriate in our community
for everybody. She said it's public property, and what is put there has to reflect the values of the
community.
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 18, 2013 - Formal
Page 11 of 13
Eastham pointed out that if the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update remains in its present form, it
will provide an excellent chance for the community and the developer to look at this general
area as well as one further north and make some decisions in an organized way about what are
the best uses in terms of redevelopment for this area and whether extending higher density,
higher buildings east of Gilbert Street is a useful step for the community to take or not. He said
his preference is that the use of this particular site be decided after the planning process is
undertaken.
Freerks said that this transition area and the one to the north are things that the Commission
hopes to discuss soon, so that this same situation doesn't arise in other areas. She said her
thought is to talk about mixed use and how to use existing structures in our community and not
necessarily have to redevelop all of them.
Dyer said the discussion tonight and that of two weeks ago has been the most valuable that
she's witnessed in her tenure on the Commission. She said she as well as other people have
learned a lot from it. She said that most of the discussion has not been self - serving in any way,
but rather a discussion about what's going to happen to a piece of public property, and she
values that.
Martin said she wanted to thank the public for coming forward to speak. She favored the idea
that two different speakers had of taking a breath and looking at the whole picture.
A vote was taken and the motion was denied 2 -6 with Dyer, Freerks, Martin, Swygard and
Weitzel opposed.
Consideration of Meeting Minutes: April 1 and April 4, 2013
Eastham moved to adopt the minutes with corrections.
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Eastham moved to elect Freerks as Chairperson for another term.
Weitzel seconded.
There was no discussion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0.
Swygard moved to elect Eastham as Vice - Chair.
Martin seconded.
There was no discussion.
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Julie Howard
228 S. Summit St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Council Members
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
May 13, 2013
Dear Council Members,
I'm writing in regards to the COLLEGE ST / GILBERT ST REZONING REQUEST. I have
lived most of the past 20 years in the historic neighborhood east of College Green Park. I
encourage the Council Members to rezone the property to CB -5 to limit the building's height.
As a City of Literature keeping the unique character of one of Iowa City's oldest residential
neighborhoods is important to all of Iowa City. College St. has a long connection to literary
history.
Just 3 blocks east from the COLLEGE ST / GILBERT ST site is a house on College St. where
Robert Penn Warren lived for a time in 1941. He later went on to write All the King's Men. I've
heard it's a novel about political corruption. Warren won the Pulitzer Prize for the book in 1947.
And further east on College St. is the historic Linsay House usually referred to as the Bloom
County House. Berkeley Breathed used it as a model for the setting in his Bloom County comic
books.
It makes no sense to place a 20 story tower next to this historic literary landscape. I hope the
Council Members listen to the people and limit the building's height.
Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Dear City Council Members,
Nugent, Lynne S <lynne- nugent @uiowa.edu>
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:13 PM
Council
20 -story building location
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I'm not sure I can make it to tonight's City Council Meeting because of childcare issues, so just in case I wanted to send
an email about my concerns about the proposal for a 20 -story building at the edge of downtown. I live just east of
downtown and walk or bike past the site every day. It is close to residential areas, parks, and churches:
small -scale living. To build a 20 -story building there would be jarring and make that area distinctly urban instead of
preserving its current purpose, as a transitional zone between urban and residential.
Other locations downtown would accommodate such a tall building with less impact on residential neighbors.
Thank you for your consideration.
best,
Lynne Nugent
1037 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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about the density of future development:
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expand the Downtown. In
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Comprehensive Plan, staff notes:
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10 in 2006. When City Council approved the 12 -story Hieronymous Square project that same year, many
Council members mentioned that they supported the project in part because it was an important step in
expanding Downtown to the south. stress expanding the
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3. East Side Transition Zone
The most recent discussion fInhJuly2005, the City considered rezoning varriious CB-2 properties, including
property was rezoned CB-10-
those in the transition zone less than two blacks wide between Gilbert and Johnson Streets.
' • In the Staff Report from July 15, Staff noted:
• "There are a number of zoning designations that ► o irked at he CB-2 designation.
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surrounded by public properties: the Unitarian Church at the corner of Iowa/Gilbert, and the Mid
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What is the purpose of the CB -5 zone? Staff stated that: rly expansion of
• "The CB -5 zone is intended of the ce rdeI area of the city.
CB -5 would allow fora densityto
enhance the pedestrian orientation
and scale similar to that found downtown and on the University property."
This last sentence is very important:
• With a handful of exceptions, the buildings in the Downtown, including thm st future Downtown
Street, reflect a height and size within CB -5 standards. As noted earlier,
de lelo ment ill also reflect CB -5 zonir
• Rather than a stepping down in building heightibulk, CB -5 zoning on the east side of Gilbert St.
simply mirrors existing Downtown conditions. CB 10 zoning w utd result in an increase in density
above general Docondtions. edestrian
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So looking forward, if we want the College/Glibert hs site to reflect
choice. The 75 foot building height
building scale found Downtown, CB -5 zoning is appropriate
limit, combined with the 'flotor minimizeoimpac s on Chauncey SwanfPark, nearby historic buildings
sufficient design flexibility
such as Trinity Episcopal Church, and the College Green neighborhood to the east, and maintains a
consistent urban character along Gilbert Street. As the Zoning Cods states,
the purpose of the height
standards includes prlitla r and privacy; a dldiscouraging buildings that visually dominate other
providing options for
buildings in the vicinity. CB -5 would achieve that at this location. CB -10 would not.
ffers an In summation, the College /Gil ert and the College Green neighborhood, ad acenit toma C!v c opportunity in
the transition zone between Downtown
comprised of City Hall, Chauncey Swan Park and the Farmers Market. I look forward to starting the
redevelopment plan called for in Iowa City 2030, with CB -5 zoning at the corner of College and Gilbert as a
starting point.
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of "The Chauncey" presented to Council during the College /Gilbert
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE
NED ASHTON HOUSE 2013 RENOVATIONS
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 Ned Ashton Renovations 2013 Project in
said city at 7 PM on the 14th day of May, 2013,
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
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CITY OF IOWA CITY ""�—�
MEMORANDUM !=
Date: May 6, 2013
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Michael Moran, Director of Parks and Recreation
Re: Plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Ashton House Remodeling Project.
Introduction: Public hearing and approval of plans and specifications for the Ashton
House Remodeling Project.
History /Background: The Ashton House is on the National Register of Historic Places
and, therefore, was not part of the flood buyout program in the Normandy Drive area.
The City has assumed ownership and will develop it into a facility for public rental
opportunities. The house will need renovation to provide ADA access, ADA restroom
facilities and some remodeling to make it a conference center and other special event
venue for public use.
Discussion of Solution: Renovation will occur in one phase to bring the house up to
building code and ADA standards. This will provide the Department a public facility to
rent for numerous occasions and events.
Financial Impact: This project will bring in revenue that should cover the operational
fees for the facility as well as a contracted events coordinator. Ongoing and continued
grounds and building maintenance will be done by the Department. This project is in the
CIP fund using G.O. Bonds.
Recommendation: Approve the plans, specifications and contract as outlined.
=# �. CITY O F IOWA C I T Y 05 -14 -13
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 3, 2013
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Dennis Bockenstedt, Director of Finance
Re: Budget Amendment #2 for FY2012 -2013
Introduction: The Department of Finance requests the City Council conduct a public hearing
for consideration of amending the FY2013 operating budget.
History /Background: The State of Iowa allows cities to amend the annual operating budget for
supplemental appropriation authority. This may include new or revised revenue and
expenditure projections, transfers between funds, and capital improvement program changes.
Increased expenditures must utilize available fund balance or additional revenue sources as the
State does not allow amendments to increase property taxes.
Budget amendments are submitted to the Finance Department and reviewed for approval by the
Finance Director and City Manager. A formal recommendation for a budget amendment is then
prepared for City Council approval.
On April 23, 2013 the City Council approved the setting of a public hearing for the proposed
amendment of the fiscal year 2013 budget. Notification of this hearing was published on May 3.
This is the City's second amendment of the fiscal year 2013 budget with the first amendment
being approved on September 18, 2012.
Discussion of Solutions:
This amendment reduces overall revenues and transfers -in by $6,585,463, as shown on Line 14
of the attached notice (see Revenues & Other Financing Sources, lines 1 -14). The majority of
the proposed revenue changes are reflected in the Intergovernmental Revenue (line 10), which
includes Federal and State Grants and is being reduced by $7,287,254. Changes to
intergovernmental revenue primarily entail changes to the timing of grant revenues related to
capital improvement projects.
Other major changes to budgeted revenues and other financing sources include changes to
Miscellaneous revenue (line 12), which is being decreased by $1,862,227. This also primarily
represents changes in the timing of capital improvement projects. Other significant changes are
to Other Financing Sources, which includes Transfers In and the Sale of Capital Assets. This
revenue is being increased by $2,663,770. The largest changes relating to Other Financing
Sources include the sale of airport property, the sale of UniverCity homes, and the transfer of
the Transit system out of the General fund and into an enterprise fund.
The section entitled Expenditures & Other Financial Uses (lines 15 -27) provides for a reduction
in appropriations of $4,271,065 million. The majority of the reduction to expenditure
appropriations is related to the timing of capital improvement projects (line 22) and total
$13,983,589. This is being partially offset by an increase in expenditures in the Community and
Economic Development program (line 19) totaling $7,080,737. The increase in this program is
mostly reflected by the increased activity in the CDBG, Home, and UniverCity programs.
The net budgeted result to cash balances is a reduction of $2,314,398 (line 28). This reduction
will be covered through excess cash balances and will not affect property taxes revenues or
levies. Attached is a detailed list of all of the proposed changes to the fiscal year 2013 budget.
May 3, 2013
Page 2
Recommendation: The City Budget Amendment and Certification Resolution for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2013 budget amendment is attached to this memo. It is recommended that the
City Council conduct the public hearing as published and consider approval /denial of the
proposed budget amendment.
Nov -07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Form 653.C1 AMENDMENT OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET
The City Council of Iowa City in JOHNSON County, Iowa
will meet at Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall 410 E. Washington Street
at 7:00 p.m. on 5/14/13
(harm (Data)
,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013
N.an
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:
Revisions to revenues and expenditures due to grant and capital improvement programs; equipment replacements
not anticipated; and salary revisions to reflect changes in staffing and payout of accrued benefits.
There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any 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.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk/ Finance Officer Name
Total Budget
as certified
or last amended
Current
Amendment
Total Budget
after Current
Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1
50,407,375
50,407,375
Less: Uncollectted Property Taxes -Levy Year 2
0
0
Net Current Property Taxes 3
50,407,375
0
50,407,375
Delinquent Property Taxes 4
0
0
TIF Revenues 5
507,060
507,060
Other City Taxes 6
11,206,846
- 100,000
11,106,846
Licenses & Permits 7
1,440,389
0
1,440,389
Use of Money and Property 8
1,547,986
502,325
2,050,311
Intergovernmental 9
80,683,105
- 7,287,254
73,395,851
Charges for Services 10
41,050,767
- 502,077
40,548,690
Special Assessments 11
0
0
Miscellaneous 12
7,147,684
- 1,862,227
5,285,457
Other Financing Sources 13
115,765,825
2,663,770
118,429,595
Total Revenues and Other Sources 14
309,757,037
- 6,585,463
303,171,574
Expenditures & Other Financina Uses
Public Safety 15
21,553,339
26,189
21,579,528
Public Works 16
7,729,372
33,304
7,762,676
Health and Social Services 17
290,707
2,800
293,507
Culture and Recreation 18
12,762,913
268,694
13,031,607
Community and Economic Development 19
8,306,974
7,080,737
15,387,711
General Government 20
7,673,754
- 129,442
7,544,312
Debt Service 21
20,326,046
0
20,326,046
Capital Projects 22
98,654,821
- 13,983,589
84,671,232
Total Government Activities Expenditures 23
177,297,926
- 6,701,307
170,596,619
Business Type / Enterprises 24
97,958,633
723,948
98,682,581
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures 25
275,256,559
- 5,977,359
269,279,200
Transfers Out 26
101,121,175
1,706,294
102,827,469
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 27
376,377,734
- 4,271,065
372,106,669
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Fiscal Year 28
- 66,620,697
- 2,314,398
- 68,935,095
Continuing Appropriation 29
0
N/A
0
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30
166,712,487
- 2,770,985
163,941,502
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31
100,091,790
- 5,085,383
95,006,407
Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash:
Revisions to revenues and expenditures due to grant and capital improvement programs; equipment replacements
not anticipated; and salary revisions to reflect changes in staffing and payout of accrued benefits.
There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any 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.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk/ Finance Officer Name
Io
April 30, 2013
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
FY14 Annual Action Plan
The City Council will hold a public hearing,
accept comments and consider approval of
Iowa City's FY14 Annual Action Plan on May
14, 2013. The meeting will be held at City Hall,
Emma Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
at 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa
City's 2011 -2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a.
CITY STEPS). The Annual Action Plan
includes information on the proposed use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
funds for housing, jobs and services for low -
moderate income persons. The FY14 Annual
Action Plan will outline proposed activities and
their budgets.
Copies of the FY14 Annual Action Plan are
available from the Department of Planning
and Community Development, 410 East
Washington Street, the Iowa City Public
Library, 123 S. Linn Street or on Iowa City's
web site (www.icgov.org /actionplan).
Additional information is available from the
Department of Planning and Community
Development, 410 East Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 or by calling 356-
5230.
Comments may be submitted in writing to the
Planning and Community Development
Department at the address above or by email
to tracy - hightshoe @iowa - city.org. If you
require special accommodations or language
translation please contact Steve Long at 356-
5250 or 356 -5493 TTY at least seven (7)
days prior to the meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
FYI 4 Annual Action Plan
The City of Iowa City is soliciting public comments on
the proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2013 (City FY14)
Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a
portion of Iowa City's 2011 -2015 Consolidated Plan
(a.k.a. CITY STEPS).
The FY14 Annual Action Plan will include information
on the proposed use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME) funds for housing, jobs and services for low -
moderate income persons. The FY14 Annual Action
Plan will outline proposed activities, project locations,
budgets and the scope of activities being funded.
Copies of the FY14 Annual Action Plan are available
from the Department of Planning and Community
Development, City Hall, 410 East Washington Street,
Iowa City, 52240, the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S.
Linn Street and online at www.icgov.org/actionplan.
Written comments may be submitted to the Department
of Planning and Community Development at the address
above. A 30 -day public comment period will begin with
the publication of this notice and end on May 14, 2013.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 30, 2013
To: Thomas Markus, City Manager
From: Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planner
Re: Consider a resolution adopting the FY14 Annual Action Plan
Introduction:
The City annually receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). A public hearing and resolution considering approval of the FY14 Annual Action Plan, which
formally allocates the City's CDBG and HOME funds, will be held at the May 14 City Council
meeting.
A draft copy of the FY14 Annual Action Plan and comments received to date were included in the
Council packet. You can also find this document online at www.icgov.org /actionplan.
History /Background:
The City estimates it will have approximately $1,126,000 in CDBG and HOME funds available for
allocation to eligible projects or entities that provide housing, jobs and /or services to low- moderate
income residents. The U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development has not announced final
funding amounts at this time. Staff anticipates a slight funding increase in CDBG funds, but a 5%
cut in HOME funds from last year. The FY14 funding recommendation takes into account these
adjustments.
Applications for CDBG and HOME funds became available in December 2012 and the Housing and
Community Development Commission (HCDC) received the completed applications in January
2013. HCDC members toured many of the proposed project sites in February. HCDC members
developed rankings for each project and met on March 7 to formulate funding recommendations.
Discussion of Solution:
CDBG and HOME funding recommendations have been made by HCDC for several years. The City
Council has the option of revising these allocations or approving the plan (includes the FY14
CDBG /HOME budget) as presented.
Recommendation:
At the May 14 meeting, we are asking Council to consider approval of the FY14 Annual Action Plan
as recommended by HCDC. If needed, amendments or changes to this plan may be considered at
the May 14 meeting. If changes are made to the FY14 Annual Action Plan, Council could approve
the plan, as amended, that evening.
The plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2013. The Plan submitted will include our estimated
budget. HCDC recommends that if the budget changes by more than 10 %, HCDC will reevaluate
their allocations. If the budget decreases by up to 10 %, the allocations will be reduced pro -rata. If
the budget increases by up to 10 %, each allocation will be increased pro -rata up to their original
request.
Fiscal Impact:
The City budgeted $1,126,034 in the FY14 budget for eligible CDBG and HOME projects. These
funds represent HOME and CDBG entitlement funds from HUD, CDBG and HOME program income
and uncommitted or returned funds from prior projects that didn't proceed.
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If you have any questions about the FY14 Annual Action Plan or the proposed projects please feel
free to contact me at 356 -5244 or at tracy- hightshoe @iowa - city.org.
Cc: Andy Chappell, HCDC Chair
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STAFF /COMMISSION COMMENT:
None.
MONITORING REPORTS:
Dragoo reported MECCA'S progress - it will have an invoice to the City by the end of March to
close out the project.
Dragoo reported on Habitat for Humanity acquisition and rehab of home on Nevada using
CDBG funds estimated at $32,000. The home will be finished in May. Another home was
identified on Franklin St. with the closing in late March. Habitat is negotiating home purchase on
Lower Muscatine, should be finalized in the next 90 days. Property in Industrial Park acquired
and rehabilitated. A certificate of occupancy issued this month.
Zimmermann Smith will report on the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County at the next
meeting.
DISCUSSION REGARDING FY14 CDBG AND HOME FUNDING REQUESTS:
Staff stated the funding amount available was reduced by approximately 5% due to anticipated
sequestration of federal programs. At this time, this is only an estimate and it is not final.
Hightshoe confirmed $341,800 must be spent on housing, CHDO funds are a HOME eligible
expense, however does not get spent directly on housing but for operational funds for the
management and ongoing operations of housing providers. Only certified community housing
development organizations are eligible for these funds. The max. amount that can be allocated
is 5% of the HOME entitlement. Hightshoe explained CDBG - eligible projects and reported on
the status of the 3 Diamond's project and the existing Council resolution of support for this
project.
Commission discussed 3 Diamond's request, mixed support due to discussion of need, funding
and an out -of -town developer. Agreement to recommend no allocation.
Commission discussed Charm Homes' request, supported full funding of $61,650 without 3
Diamond's allocation.
Commission discussed City of Iowa City's request for $300,000, supported full funding.
Commission discussed The Housing Fellowship's request, supported funding at full amount (up
to 5% of HOME entitlement).
Commission discussed Sudanese American Community Services'request for funding and
partnership with Habitat for Humanity, acquisition of a site in question. Agreement to
recommend no allocation.
Commission discussed MECCA's request, agreed to recommend partial funding.
Commission discussed Broadway Neighborhood Center's request, support for full funding of
$55,000.
Commission discussed Downtown Fagade Project's request, funding not supported.
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Commission discussed Mayor's Youth, agreed to recommend partial request.
Commission discussed Iowa City Free Medical Clinic's request, agreed to recommend partial
funding.
Motion by Bacon Curry. Second by Zimmermann Smith to approve the FY14 CDBG /HOME
budget recommendation (below) to City Council with the following stipulations: if the final
HOME /CDBG budget is reduced by no more than 10 %, each application will be reduced pro -
rata. If the budget increases by no more than 10% each application will be increased pro -rata
up to their initial funding request. If the final budget decreases /increases by more than 10 %,
HCDC will reconsider their recommendation.
Vote was taken and the motion carried 8 -0.
FY14 HCDC Recommendation
Housing
FY14 Funding
Request
HCDC 3 -7 -13
Recommendation
CHARM Homes
$61,650
$61,650
City of Iowa City - Owner-occupied Rehab
$300,000
$300,000
THE CHDO Operating
$23,250
$22,000
3 Diamond Development
$350,000
$0
Housing Total
$734,900
$383,650
Public Facilities
Iowa City Facade
$50,000
$0
IC Free Med
$85,371
$20,000
Mayor's Youth Em p. Program
$114,270
$70,000
MECCA
$50,645
$23,850
NCJC Playground
$55,000
$55,000
Sudanese American Community Services
$50,000
$0
Public Facilities Total
$405,286
$168,850
Total Requested
$1,140,186
$552,500