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2014-07-15 Public hearing
Publish 7/1 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 15th day of July, 2014, 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 ordinance conditionally rezoning 4.4 acres of property from Commercial Office (CO -1) zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) zone at 2815 Rohret Road. 2) An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.02 acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) zone to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone located on the west side of south Riverside Drive, north of Benton Street and south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad. 3) An ordinance rezoning 1.36 -acres of land from Low Density Single - Family Residential (RS -5) zone to Low Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) zone located north of Muscatine Avenue and west of Scott Boulevard. 4) An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article B, Minor Modifications, to allow archways and gates over 4 feet in height in required residential front yard setbacks. 5) An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article D, Temporary Uses, to allow Outdoor Service Areas associated with restaurants as temporary uses in residential and mixed -use zones. 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 "e , � e- Rezoning Item REZ14- 00006: An application submitted by Hodge Construction Company for the conditional rezoning of approximately 4.40 acres of property located at 2815 Rohret Road from Commercial Office (CO -1) zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) zone to allow construction of a 33 -unit multi - family building. CITY OF r r � r ►�A poi = ��C��11 LOCATION: SITE iiii Rezoning Item REZ14- 00009: An application submitted by Emrico Properties LLC for a conditional rezoning of 3.02 -acres of land located on the west side of South Riverside Drive, north of Benton Street from Community Commercial (CC -2) zone to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone. CITY OF / ' 111111111.11 ■��IIIIIIIM� : ,� _ _ .. III ■■ ■ �■■■N ■■■ ■ ■■■ ■■ - i� IMEME SITE n � I• � • • •- Dr., south of •.• and west of d- I 1 1 1 Scale: 1" =200' CITY OF I0ATA CITY Amw ills 1.4 1 Mi i1' r N IIN7 11 Y 04 y( 117 r r- all .. ?si ' A4 ixr I/ I' . • H 1 7 TON ST.= .■ � iii wo <. SITE LOCATION: S. Riverside Dr., south of railroad and west of Riverside Dr. REZ14 -00009 IT � r s II I - t . J I13>1 629 South Riverside Drive 3090" wt ATO 1 MENU- ;Nmm NO moll ua p r ii -- 0 i iiI 'ii i■ a Nola ME rte. ■■ lil �`' ■■ ■■ .' R1 ! [■■ �• ��. I ■ ■I X11 ■ e .■ .. .. _ I ��. ■. i -■ SIR RR ■■ ■ C Publish 7/1 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 15th day of July, 2014, 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 ordinance conditionally rezoning 4.4 acres of property from Commercial Office (CO -1) zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) zone at 2815 Rohret Road. 2) An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.02 acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) zone to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone located on the west side of south Riverside Drive, north of Benton Street and south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad. 3) An ordinance rezoning 1.36 -acres of land from Low Density Single - Family Residential (RS -5) zone to Low Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) zone located north of Muscatine Avenue and west of Scott Boulevard. 4) An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article B, Minor Modifications, to allow archways and gates over 4 feet in height in required residential front yard setbacks. 5) An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article D, Temporary Uses, to allow Outdoor Service Areas associated with restaurants as temporary uses in residential and mixed -use zones. 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 �n 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 15th day of July, 2014, 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 ordinance changing the zoning from Low Density Single - Family Residential (RS -5) zone to Planned Development Overlay Low Density Single - Family (OPD -5) zone for 3.6 acres of property located at the Northeast Corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail. 2. An ordinance changing the zoning from Central Business Service (CB -2) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5) zone and a Local Landmark designation for 4,000 square feet of property located at 203 North Linn Street. 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 Rezoning Item REZ14- 00007: An application submitted by Michael Hodge for a conditional rezoning of approximately 4,000 square feet of property located at 203 North Linn Street from Central Business Service (CB -2) zone to Central Business Support (CB -5) zone and Local Landmark Designation. Q• i SITE LOCATION: 203 N. Linn Street CITY OF ION CITY o l DAVENPORT ST BLOOMINGTON ST ~I N N w " i I -0:� w� — _J L^ REZ14 -00007 Scare: 1 " =50' CITY OF IOWA CITY — -!. : -.. Cn r 1 F,* ST , SITE LOCATION: 203 N. Linn Street REZ14 -00007 Rezoning Item REZ14- 00005: An application submitted by Allen Homes for a rezoning of approximately 3.6 -acres of property located at the NE corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) zone to allow construction of an 11 -unit multi - family building. CfTY OF ION CITY i Hickory Hill Pork-,_ 10 fill Scale: 1" -300' CITY OF IO1TA CITY ra I`I SITE LOCATION: Hickory Trail and First Avenue REZ14 -00005 1 1 � 11 1 y I ♦ L slG i yl'p�{`� , � 'l !� r. ;� a j0 i`irl � %, t\ Z 3 � i� I \1.•Pt tl J KI r t•��'Sy� �% ^OR... +'K''�f�l�♦~V .j f ^4� , A� i �n �er��v ��l'��� \�S i ,�jF "ntfl•f� �� �L r ��o c''ret In ���r��.1 � a ��'� �t�V; � �� � ' �i' r PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN LOT 42 AND LOT 43, FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART ONE IOWA CITY, IOWA pan i .4, .. 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CITY OF106t,4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is Iocated within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: IZI- 1 ck. - 'Nc� +� 1 'c O o i •�3 v t f 1'` AJ�- 1 C�i 3�3 u`�2 ! i v This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: 2-,6 2q H) GV/02 l / 72L, 04— C lT-Y Property Owner(s): _. By: By: INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on e) by Anna V _t _�.S i U I�t and (na (Date) of individual property owner(s)). ASHLEE LYNN DAVIS " u NMarial Seal • Iowa r' Commission Number 782254 r~ C— , x� My Commission Expires Jan 21. 2017 NotW Public in and for the State of Iowa co Y AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by (name(s) of person(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA - PCD - Council - Media File 02/2013 PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA C CITY OFIOYV4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: �r t'' �- e 1 uzii 3� 3 Zlr- ,. 1 This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: 967 (� ,res Prop p9J Pd (' " cltyj A By: By: ,. -� INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): 3 I— STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: I s instrument was acknowledged before me on U b (Date) by 16_ V \ �� W Fe y.'A and 2 vvl ( name(s) of individual property owner(s)). STEVEN SPURRELL of is in and f the State of Iowa oomnon moss MY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 02/2013 PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL how, ' IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY OF 104%4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: Av;z- 'Nc I OO % kl P' c�I Cut 15�3;�2 Q This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: ?Ubj 44-cv� -Nvc"-L Property Owner(s): By: By: INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): '- 7�; STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by J"e�-L ?1(2,ver— and (name(s) of individual property owner(s)). STEVEN SPURRELL OmnWm Number 772088 IMF My jay S E*1m C: of blic in r the State of Iowa AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by (name(s) of person(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - IOWA CITY, IOWA C1T Y 0FI0VK4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: � c t 3 �3i t r-Xj� c-� -� This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: 2-&01 kl. sLr -N"cwl -4' l b Property Owner(s): l W c t By: By: XV INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): - STATE OF IOWA ) "? JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: D ThLs instrument ackn wledged before me on (Date) by and (name(s) of individual property owner(s)). Oo � � 8 Notary Public in and for 4fie State of Iowa. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 02/2013 PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA CITYOF1OW4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: flvz���c - �-'vit�'�`{c`k PO'ckis : �00i'1-1;3 1 td 1'`f1,r` r�-� 1Ctii 3�3u`bZ I;i This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: z !, a Property Owner(s): \W�a qtr, By: By: INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): ro� STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: Thi instrument was acknowledged before me (Date) by CIA and (name(s) of individua roperty owner(s)). STEVM SPURRELL F Or, m OWOr1 Number 772080 ices Not u is in and r the State of Iowa AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by (name(s) of person(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig. Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File PROTEST OF REZONING ' r TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ' IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY OFIOPK4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: -,) 6 G i f1, ,c /k r, ,„ 7Tc, v, / 3 Property Owner(s): We h [—', a s -A By. D By: > C-: - INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: c °r This ' ent was acknowledged before me on /jo / 1 �-'► (Date) by V'C' -`� Z. Ceb^ and (name(s) of individual property owner(s)). 4rllrr� JAS MSAWR Noprri Seal - lows Commission Number 749164 My Commissim Expires Sep 26.2016 tary Public in and for the State of Iowa AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by (name(s) of person(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA j I:d I CI; Y OFI01-K4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: s : � "3 ` �W p`.X �_ t u�i 353 gay,. This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: x 6 a � Property By. c By: , C_(kc•,- y (-'n INDIVIDUAL, PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on _ �s and individual property owner(s)). 41.301 jaON NiESswrt Notarial Seal -lows commisslon NwhW 749184 Y Expires s" 2 My Commi�alon. 8; 201,6 tar Public in and for the State of Iowa AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File w'w D (Date) by (name(s) of jaON NiESswrt Notarial Seal -lows commisslon NwhW 749184 Y Expires s" 2 My Commi�alon. 8; 201,6 tar Public in and for the State of Iowa AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I' - IOWA CITY, IOWA ' CITY O CITY FI0I'M CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: -'ra L PAS 16'01353 g-ok STAVQ- A 13S3G\)Z This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Pro Owner(s):�,,. 4 Ob �� ? ) A M 10A � . 0,066 l N By:: By: 6M I(- - �- INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This inst ent was acknowledged before me on r.a. I �� (Date) by .41,^ al � LCIR60 and ( name(s) of individual property owner(s)j. hQfaAC s, KARA SABO rai Commission Number 750383 My Commission Expires Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA - PCD - Council - Media File PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL j IOWA CITY, IOWA' CITY OF10Yt;4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: '5 Av�_ � ►-k.c" j PC.�CA5 k Gor `Y53 0-\-) k ('� . - 30 Z N - This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: -31 3 y (fir "" o s C A�_ Property Owner(s): 11LG,rdrn 5tAv' \C.: N C%V'a xv-"- By: CD By:�• c m a INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY' OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on C. (Date) by 1 r " and qg i y-1 (name(s) of individual property er(s )). J 4 6, KARA $ASO v Commission Number 750383 Commissio E xpires Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa M Aowl, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 02/2013 PROT'ES'T' OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY OF 10112 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: C .� F—r . L C= ta"V- INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): r-a :Y > CA) •, CD a STATE OF IOWA ) -- JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: T 's instrument was acknowledged before me on Jy eI o2 % �C�� (Date) by rl 1"f and (name(s) of individual property own )). 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 0212013 PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY OF 100/4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: 5 , � jt1,c �- v -C(c �ti 'cups : J C` i '3 -330` - t !d S :� -&—, J This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: _ &.0 14LJ—<-O v-y • %-4t ;l Property Owner(s): Sri a m � -rdn�r By. 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA - PCD - Council - Media File 02/2013 PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY IOWA' ' CITY OFI0IV4 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ��' �/e-- �t� -�-v� •�Yc� ��'�� � � � � i'3 ",i�i� i t�1 I'�` -R�� c:.� 1 �i ��`3 v`a"L.1:i ��� -f�' . L This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: � t r_V6r Property Owner(s): By: � By: 3 ="a INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S):? 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File PROTEST OP i ZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY OF 101,174 CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: 1st. A - .4 H. ut" _WCL_ t PG.,r; X15 t ►'3 3 00k N , 0%fire_. L4k ► TU 13 3 G-b 2 I-J1 l ` "_6 ,Ave —. This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address: 95!1;1 G Vp1'eC5 C o a r t Property Owner(s): $ r uac $ By: _.. �. 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 02/2013 PROTEST OF REZONING : 1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I - IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY OF1041:9 CITE` We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA - PCD - Council - Media File Marian Karr From: Miriam Gardner <mimidoctor @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 10:35 PM To: Council Subject: rezoning proposal Dear members of the Iowa City Council, Fifteen years ago, my husband and I bought our home, 2620 Hickory Trail and have been raising our children here. They attended Hoover Elementary, Southeast Junior High and then City High School. Our Bluffwood neighborhood is a special place to raise children and we are happily seeing new young families purchasing the new homes and older homes as well. During this time, I have seen the character of our neighborhood slowly changing from single family homes and duplexes to a series of large condominiums, primarily as one travels down the hill of First Ave going North, with one under construction and another projected to be built on the same side of First Ave. Now, the parcel of land at the NE corner of First Ave and Hickory Trail is proposed for rezoning from low density RS5 to OPD5 for an 11 unit condominium. Our home is adjacent to this corner. I fully expected single family homes to eventually be built along this parcel, over time, as the land was zoned for this for over twenty five years. With gradual home building, I suspect the water and mud runoffs into Ralston Creek to be far less significant than the massive run offs of mud and dirt I have been witnessing this spring and summer during the building of the huge condominium under construction now across form the proposed rezoning parcel. A significant sized condominium even close to the size of the one under construction now on the opposite side of the road will result in mud runoff down into the creek which divides the proposed condo and all the houses on Cypress Court and our home, which sits on the lowest end of this area. Our home had flooded in 1993 due to obstruction of the culvert by debris from flooding rains. We have made a concerted effort to keep the creek from filling with debris and had no flooding in the 2008 flood. Again this spring, I found myself clearing construction debris, sheets of foam insulation, etc which had blown down and travel by gravity to this creek which is at the bottom of the proposed rezonig area. The creek is an important feature of the wild natural habitat for many species and will need to be carefully guarded in any project. Please consider our thoughts on keeping the Bluffwood neighborhood a family and pedestrian friendly place to live and raise our families. Sincerely, Miriam Gardner and Norbert Pienta 2620 Hickory Trail Iowa City, IA 52245 - Miriam Marian Karr From: Jim Gloer <james.gloer @gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 9:23 AM To: Council Subject: comments about -July 15 agenda item -- pending zoning issue on First Ave. in Iowa City- Dear Members of the City of Iowa City City Council: I would like to add my voice to those of many residents of our neighborhood who are concerned about the possible rezoning of land on First Avenue near the corner with Hickory Trail (parcels 100153001 and 100135002). 1 live on the east side of Cypress Court (i.e., not directly bordering the parcels), and have resided there for nearly 25 years. The proposed rezoning (from long -term status as single - family RS5 to OPDS) would lead to construction of yet another large multi -unit condominium complex in an increasingly congested area, and would negatively impact our neighborhood in several ways. The area along First Avenue from Hickory Trail up to its corner with Rochester is already heavily populated with such buildings. As I understand it, there are 104 such units existing or under construction in this rather confined area. I have not objected to this kind of growth in the past, so this is hardly a case of "not in my neighborhood ". However, I feel strongly that the situation is at the point of oversaturation. I do not know the number of these units being rented vs. owned, or how many are unoccupied, but I do know that the for -sale signs beside the existing properties are more or less permanent. Moreover, there is already another huge condominium building under construction across First Ave. from the parcels being considered. This structure is so large and is built so high (presumably because of the terrain) that it dominates the landscape in this spot adjacent to Hickory Hill Park. Given the more sharply sloping terrain in the area being considered, I can only imagine what kind of dominant presence yet another such massive (11 -unit) building would impose. Such a structure would radically affect the entryway /gateway to our entire neighborhood, and would have a negative impact on the overall character of the neighborhood (and, of course, on property values). It would also be the *third* such structure at this same intersection of Hickory Trail and First Avenue. As I understand it, this property was only purchased for this purpose within the last few months, with an apparent expectation that the zoning would be suddenly and dramatically changed from what it has been since the original development of this wonderful neighborhood. I do not think that this would be fair to so many families who purchased houses in this area with the understanding that these parcels are zoned RS5, as they have been for 25 years or more (and as confirmed in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan 2030 that was approved as recently as May, 2013). In summary, I strongly oppose this proposed zoning change. I hope that the Council will recognize and support the concerns expressed in the petition signed by well over 100 residents of our neighborhood (and seconded by at least two members of the Zoning and Planning Council) and maintain the long- established RS5 zoning code for these parcels. Thank you for considering my opinion. Sincerely, Jim Gloer 828 Cypress Ct. Iowa City, IA 52245 iames.gloer @gmail.com Marian Karr From: Melanie Gellhaus <melgell @aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 2:08 PM To: Council Subject: Zoning issue City council members, As a resident of an East Side neighborhood, we wish to strongly oppose the rezoning of the property on the intersection of First Avenue and Hickory Trail. The homes on Bluffwood Court would be directly and negatively impacted by the construction of a multi - family, high density homes. When they purchased their homes, these homeowners were investing in a neighborhood of single family homes. Their property values of their home would be very negatively impacted if this zoning is altered. Additionally, the traffic on First Avenue, which is a residential street, is already very busy, making turning and pedestrian traffic hazardous. Please be aware of the rights of all the citizens of Iowa City when making this important decisions that will effect many people of our community. Sincerely, Tom and Melanie Gellhaus 906 Tamarack Trail, Iowa City Sent from my iPad Marian Karr From: Edie Pierce - Thomas <epiercethomas @yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 1:23 PM To: Council Cc: ann- synan @uiowa.edu Subject: Proposed condo building on the east side of 1st. Ave. and Hickory Trail Dear Councilors, I write to again express my concern for the possibility of the city approving yet another variance to its own zoning ordinances adn comprehensive plan to yet again allow another multi -unit structure to be built in a neighborhood of predominantly single family owner occupied properties. City council approved the variance for the building on first avenue below Regina against its own comprehensive plan and the protests of neighbors. It has allowed the building of the structure on First Ave. at Hickory Trail to be built unlike what the developer showed interested parties prior to city approval - it was to blend much more into the landscape, but instead we are seeing a modern version of the building kitty -corner to it - exactly what the developers indicated that they would NOT build. And now the proposed development on the east -side of First Ave at Hickory Trail..... Once you approve the variance, no matter what the developer might have said, they will build what they want with no concern for the objections of the neighborhood. Please, please do NOT approve any variances for this project and please, if you do not like and no longer believe your comprehensive plan is adequate, then begin the proper process of reviewing and updating that plan, rather than letting developers, and not the community, to determine the future of Iowa City. Thank you for your time and I appreciate your consideration on this issue. Edie Pierce - Thomas eniercethomasn,vahoo.com 631 Stuart Court Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: 765- 414 -4407 Marian Karr From: Schulein, Thomas M <thomas- schulein @uiowa.edu> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 2:45 PM To: Council Cc: Synan, Ann Subject: Rezoning at the northeast corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail Dear Councilors, My wife and I are 21 -year residents at 811 Cypress Court in Iowa City. As such, our property lies to the east and south of the property in question of rezoning. We have seen the gradual encroachment of multiple- resident dwellings over these 21 years, namely the existing condominium building on the southeast corner of Hickory Trail and First Avenue and the almost - completed condominium building on the northwest corner of Hickory Trail and First Avenue. We feel that this is "more than enough" multi- resident dwellings right on our doorstep. We bought our property with in mind that the properties behind us would indeed also remain zoned for single family residences and feel that the City should not rezone this property. Please vote to defeat this rezoning attempt. As a bottom line, we ask, "Would YOU want this development in `your own back yard ? "' Sincerely, Tom and Vivian Schulein 811 Cypress Court Iowa City Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 June 9, 2014 Dear Iowa City Council Members: 20111 JUL - 9 P1l 4: 14 JITY CLERK I write in strong opposition to the rezoning of two parcels of land located at the northeast intersection of First Avenue and Hickory Trail from single -home zoning to multi -unit zoning. As a three -year homeowner within the adjoining Bluffwood area, I am dismayed by the proliferation of condominiums /apartments that is eradicating the homeowner nature of the neighborhood, destroying the area's natural beauty, and disrupting wildlife travel paths around Hickory Hills Park. I now wish I had not purchased a home in this neighborhood and have begun looking at homes in Coralville and North Liberty as I plan my exit from an area that is becoming overly populated by massive, hideous multi -unit structures. It is unfortunate that the city is allowing family - friendly neighborhoods to be destroyed, which will contribute to the ongoing decline of city schools and other city infrastructure as more of us move to surrounding suburbs devoted to single - family homes. As an employee at the University of Iowa, I wanted to live on the east side in order to support the city and to be a part of the community, but I do not wish to live in a high- density area that no longer feels like a safe community and instead is becoming an extension of student housing stock. The successful sales of single - family units in new developments along Rochester Avenue make it obvious that there is a strong market for single - family homes within this area. While a diversity of housing choices is desirable, the location of multi -unit structures should be carefully considered so as not to destroy existing neighborhoods of single - family homes. Unfortunately, this consideration is not being given to the Bluffwood area. I hope the city sees the error of destroying thriving neighborhoods before it is too late. Sincerely, Georgina Dodge 44 Evergreen PI. Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 512 -1398 Marian Karr From: Whitney Fraga <whitneymblack @yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 11:07 PM To: Council Cc: Ben Fraga; Whitney Fraga Subject: Opposition of Proposed Rezoning Dear City Council Member, We are writing in objection to the proposed rezoning of land parcels 100153001 N. 1st Avenue and 100135002 N. 1St Avenue. As owners of a single family home on the bordering property we are writing to express our concern and opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property from RS5 Low Density Single Family Homes to OPD5 with the intent of constructing a multi -unit dwelling. We returned to Iowa City after 12 years in Chicago to raise our three young children. We specifically chose the East side and Bluffwood neighborhood because of its proximity to schools, downtown and because it was a strong, well established single family home neighborhood and community. We purchased our home with the knowledge the adjacent land was part of our subdivision and zoned RS5 for single family homes and the confidence that the lots would eventually be developed as single family homes following the same character and integrity of the rest of the neighborhood. If the property had been zoned anything other than RS5 we would not have purchased this home. The proposed rezoning and plan for a multi -unit dwelling is extremely concerning, not only does it not coincide with the current zoning ordinance for single family homes which has been in existence for more than 25 years and was reaffirmed in May 2013 by the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan 2030 but a multi -unit dwelling changes the look and feel of the neighborhood. The proposed unit, along the east side of 1st Avenue would be the only one that backs up to single family homes. Which means that the existing homeowners will be looking out our windows at a large four story building, retaining wall, parking lot, dumpsters and lights all around the building as well as lights shining into our homes from incoming cars — something we wanted to get away from in Chicago — instead of looking at similar homes with backyards and minimal light pollution. The proposed rezoning and plan for a multi -unit building negatively impacts our quality of life, the character of our neighborhood, the surrounding natural environment and wildlife and reduces our property values. The property is the gateway to our neighborhood and a major entrance to the East side of Iowa City, which needs more single family homes in well established neighborhoods not another multi -unit building (there are already six multi -unit complexes for a total of 178 units along a two -three block span on 1st Avenue North). We entrust that the City Council will listen to the concerns of the existing homeowners and protect the established zoning code of RS5. Respectfully, Whitney and Ben Fraga 845 Cypress Court, Iowa City IA Marian Karr From: William Pontarelli <Sanknmari @aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 9:53 PM To: Council Subject: 1st avenue re zoning To whom It May Concern: My husband, Bill Pontarelli have been owners of property on Cypress Court since around 1982. At that time, the area was zoned for single family homes. At one time, there was discussion about putting duplexes along 1st avenue. All lots in our subdivision are developed, but the land along 1st avenue has remained undeveloped until recent years. Now there is an apartment building being completed and plans on the book for another " condo/ apartment building." I am disgusted that developers who could not or did not try to sell land for single residential homes are pushing this concept of " luxury condo" to the Zoning and Planning committee and now to the city council. These plans violate the original intent of our neighbor and exacerbate the plethora of apartment/ condos in our neighborhood . Over half of all dwellings in our subdivision are now part of multiple unit dwellings. If this plan goes forward, it is clear that developers who want to make good on their investment of less desirably located lots own and run Planning and Zoning as well as City Council. Elizabeth Loeb Sent from my iPad Marian Karr From: Shirle Dohrman <sdohrman @msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 9:34 PM To: Council Subject: Home Owners at 852 Cypress Ct - Oppose Rezoning Land on First Ave. near Hickory Trail >> Dear Members of the Iowa City City Council, >> We are opposed to rezoning land on First Avenue near the corner of Hickory Trail, parcels 100153001 and 100135002, from RS5 to OPD5. If new single family homes and duplexes were to be built on the space their impact on the adjacent property would be less troublesome than the proposed eleven unit dwelling and would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. >> There are already several condo buildings along First Avenue from Hickory Trail to Rochester Ave. The proposed large building to be built near the steep east slope would require many levels of retaining stone which will lessen the view of those property owners on the west side of Cypress Court. Steep retaining walls are subject to toppling over. Steep grades are likely to promote excess soil erosion, lessening the quality of the runoff to Hickory Creek and much further downstream. Currently an enormous condo already is being constructed at the T- intersection of Hickory Trail and First Avenue which eliminated acres of wildflowers and sky views. >> Our home at 852 Cypress Ct. is on the east side of Cypress Ct. The proposed condo would change the character of our neighborhood as we enter and exit Hickory Trail. New single family homes and duplexes, as currently zoned, would not affect the quality of the neighborhood or the environment to such an extreme extent as a re -zoned condo unit. This neighborhood supports development, specifically for new single family and duplex homes, that is sustainable and appropriate for the area. >> I urge you to oppose the proposed zoning change. >> Sincerely, >> Shirle and Ron Dohrman >> 852 Cypress Ct. Marian Karr From: Kusiak, Andrew <andrew- kusiak @uiowa.edu> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 8:57 PM To: Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; Jim Throgmorton; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Cc: Council Subject: Opposition to Rezoning of Property Hickory Trail /1st Ave., Iowa City Attachments: City Cauncil.pdf Dear Councilor: Attached is my letter in opposition to rezoning of property at Hickory Trail /1St Ave., Iowa City to be deliberated by the CIC Council. Andrew Kusiak 2629 Hickory Trail Iowa City, IA 52245 Iowa City, July 9, 2014 To: City Council City of Iowa City council0 iowa -city. or4 From: Andrew Kusiak 2629 Hickory Trail Iowa City, IA 52245 RE: Opposition to Rezoning of Property Hickory Trail /1st Ave., Iowa City Dear Councilor: As the long -time resident of the property at 2629 Hickory Trail, I am disappointed with breaking the commitment, including the one made by the City of Iowa City, to maintain the area where I moved over 26 years ago to as predominantly single -unit housing zone. My neighbors and I were too busy to pay attention to the unprofessional property developers who built two monster multi -unit apartments almost next to my house. If I was as greedy as the developers of the two properties and the proposed one, I am sure that my neighbors and I could litigate the City of Iowa City for the past reasoning actions on a number of grounds. Since we have overlooked the two previous rezoning decisions approved by the body you all represent, this time my neighborhood is united in stopping the apartment- development spree in the Hickory Trail /1st Ave. area based on greed of the developers and breaking the promised commitments. If you analyze the facts presented to you, it will become clear that the developer of the proposed multi- unit Hickory Trail /1st Ave. property in an unimaginative individual who simply wants to take advantage of the average single —unit housing prices by making a few dollars for himself from residents whom he anticipates to attract at the tremendous cumulative loss to all of us living in the area. Having analyzed the facts surrounding the previous and the proposed rezoning deliberations, including the inconsistencies and possible conflicts of interests, I do not see how the proposed rezoning request could be supported by the elected body representing its citizens. Sincerely, 4 Andrew Kusiak Marian Karr From: Deb Schoelerman <dschoelerman @gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 4:34 PM To: Council Subject: rezoning of First Ave Attachments: To Members of the City of Iowa City Council.docx attached is a letter regarding the rezoning along First Ave Deb Schoelerman July 9, 2014 To Members of the City of Iowa City Council, We are writing to you to ask you to give attention to the rezoning of the parcels of land at the northeast corner of First Ave and Hickory Trail from RS5 to OPDS. We think the proposed change would be a mistake. We attended the meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on June 19th. We were impressed by the thought and preparation that Commissioner John Thomas gave to the rezoning request. He argued specifically that this transitional parcel was not suitable for OPD5 because such land use was not in keeping with the Iowa City comprehensive plan. Another member, (Ms. Swygard we believe), reminded the others that the vast majority of the neighbors are opposed the rezoning and wondered if the commission was listening to them? Those two members were the only two dissenting votes of the 4 -2 approval for rezoning. Of course we were disappointed in the outcome, but also in the lack of consideration given to Mr. Thomas' argument by three of the commissioners who instead chose to make suggestions to the developer on how the aesthetics and landscaping of his plan might be improved rather than focusing on the zoning issues that relate to the proposed development. Mr. Eastham, on the other hand, discussed the pros and cons before casting his affirmative vote. In the comprehensive plan, the Bluffwood neighborhood is designated to be predominately "detached single family residential." We do not think the intent of the plan was to have a string of high profile condominiums running along First Avenue from Rochester to Scott Blvd. From the zoning changes that have been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, it appears to us that it is the intent of the city is to have condominiums along this stretch of First Ave. Mr. Allen seemed aware of this outcome when he purchased this parcel and immediately requested a zoning change. In our opinion, the development of the Bluffwood neighborhood will not be enhanced by another high profile condominium. We encourage you to drive by and form your own opinion. If you agree with us we hope you will vote to deny the proposed rezoning. Sincerely, Deb Schoelerman & Paul Pomrehn 867 Cypress Ct. Iowa City Marian Karr From: Jennifer McDonald <jmcdonald @mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 10:57 PM To: Council Subject: opposition to rezoning of Property Hickory Trail /First Ave, Iowa City Dear City Council members, I am writing regarding the Lots 42 and 43 of First and Rochester in Iowa City (parcels 100153001 & 100135002 on 1St Ave extension) . There is a request to rezone these lots from RS -5 (Single Family Residence) into OPDR (Planned Development Overlay Zone). We purchased our home with knowledge that those lots were zoned RS -5. We assumed that only single family homes would be built on these lots. Please stay with the comprehensive plan 2030. After review of the developer's plans, I had several immediate concerns: - The proposed condo unit is large and is placed on a very steep property. So steep that some consider it unbuildable. Because of the steep slope, the back side of the condo will be span almost 4 stories in height. - The drive way is long, unsightly and has parking spaces. Cars turning into the driveway coming off 1 st Ave will blare their headlights directly into the back of all the houses along Cypress Court. - A condo will change the feel of ?ur neighborhood. These lots are zoned RS -5 for single family homes and we want to keep it that way. Single family homes will maintain the neighborhood feel of our subdivision. A condo will not. I helped with the protest letter from the neighborhood. Of the 37 houses I stopped at only one house did not want to sign the form. Three people were able to get over 100 signatures in 2 -3 hours of walking the neighborhood on one day. Please drive by the proposed lots and envision what single family homes /duplexes would look like and not another condo on your drive to the East side of Iowa City. Please consider voting no for the rezoning. Sincerely, Jennifer McDonald 855 Cypress Ct., Iowa City, IA Marian Karr From: Synan, Ann <ann -synan @uiowa.edu> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 11:02 AM To: Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; Jim Throgmorton; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Cc: Council; Synan, William J Subject: Opposition to Rezoning of Property at N. 1st Ave and Hickory Trail (July 15, 2014 City Council Meeting Agenda Item) Attachments: Information For City Council from Bluffwood Neighbors.docx Importance: High Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 July 10, 2014 Dear Mayor Hayek, Pro Term Mayor Mims and Councilors Botchway, Dobyns, Throgmorton, Dickens, and Payne: We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property on N. 1St Ave and Hickory Trail on the July 15th City Council agenda. Our perception is there is a troubling trend with the rezoning process here in the Bluffwood Neighborhood. Since 1985, roughly the beginning of the development of the Bluffwood neighborhood, there had been five parcels of land along 1St Avenue which were designated for multifamily dwellings. Gradually, over a period of 20 years, those parcels were developed with multifamily housing which brought the number of units along North 1St Ave. to 99. This was all within the comprehensive plan. But then in January 2009, a 2.5 acre parcel of land on the west side of N. 1St Ave., at the intersection of Hickory Trail was rezoned from RS -5 to OPD -8 which increased the number of multifamily units to 115. The proposed plan was for three sets of townhomes. The vision was for a transition and blending with the single family residential portion of the neighborhood. It was a good and wise vision and part of the Comprehensive Plan 2030. It was accepted by the overwhelming majority of the Bluffwood Neighborhood. Unfortunately, in December 2010, unbeknownst to many residents of Bluffwood, a request to amend the rezoning was submitted by the developer and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. What was approved and is currently being built, is a massive 16 -unit condominium building, which many in the neighborhood and community are now referring to as the "fortress ". In 2012, a 1.02 acre parcel of land, again on the west side of N. 1 st Ave., specifically 631 N. 1St Ave., was rezoned. The property was originally zoned for RS -5 . It was rezoned to RM -12. It was rezoned again in 2013 to OPD- RM -12, raising the future planned number of multi - family along N First Ave. in Bluffwood to 132 units (excluding triplexes). This recent trend of rezoning RS -5 property may explain why the two parcels of land on the east side of N. 1st Ave. at the intersection of Hickory Trail were purchased by Mr. Jesse Allen on April 2, 2014 and an application for rezoning was submitted that very same day. Upon inquiring about the planned development we were told by Planning and Zoning staff that a "clustering " of homes was being considered. My interpretation of a cluster is visualizing a number greater than 1 of similar things in close proximity to each other. NOT a single multilevel building. We have also been told that the planned development will preserve green space. We would like to note: 1) The existing single family homes bordering these two parcels of land have done a fine job of preserving green space for the past 25 years. These homes are also located on steeply inclined property. In fact, the depth of the proposed building development is at least 50% greater than the adjacent single family homes. 2) There are 185 acres of green space across the street in Hickory Hill Park. There are another two acres of green space in the newly created park on Hickory Trail in the heart of the neighborhood. 3) The footprint of the proposed building occupies .23 acres. The combined footprint of the single family homes on the other side of the creek is .35 acres — a difference of .12 acres. I personally lived in multifamily housing for 27 years. Our three children are currently living in multifamily dwellings and when we retire, we may decide to move back to a multifamily dwelling. But, for now, I bought in this established subdivision of the Bluffwood Neighborhood 20 years ago to experience residential life in a single family neighborhood knowing that this property was zoned as such in this subdivision. In the comprehensive plan 25 years ago these parcels of land were zoned RS -5 single family. This land was reaffirmed as existing single family residential in the Comprehensive Plan of 2030. There is plenty of land in the Northeast corner of Iowa City. I suggest that the City of Iowa City designate your areas for multifamily housing now throughout the Northeast corner. So, an individual looking to buy a single family home can decide if they want to live adjacent to one or not. You will find attached an information sheet/timeline that we have put together to help you understand our concerns. We hope that you will give it careful consideration along with the correspondence you will receive from other neighbors. We look forward to you coming out to visit our neighborhood and the site of the proposed rezoning and welcome you to come into our yards to see this issue from the perspective of the neighbors in this established subdivision of Bluffwood. There is no compelling need to rezone these 2 parcels of land. Single family style homes can be built on this land. Please vote no to this rezoning. Sincerely, William and Ann Synan 833 Cypress Court Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Attachment July 10, 2014 We would like to present the following information which supports the opposition by many in the Bluffwood Neighborhood to rezoning the property at Hickory Trail /North 1st Avenue., Iowa City. Homeowners on the adjacent properties oppose the rezoning from RS5 single family homes to OPDS for the purpose of a multi -unit dwelling. • Numbers proving opposition to this rezoning o To date 16 notarized protests —12 from single family homes within 200 feet of proposed rezoning -- have been submitted to City Hall. • Signatures and letters from more than 100 homeowners in the Bluffwood neighborhood were submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for June 5, 2014 and June 19, 2014 hearings. • Two of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners (out of six present) strongly opposed the rezoning request at the June 19, 2014 hearing and would not recommend it. • Iowa City Comprehensive Plan o The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan of 1997 and even earlier stated that the property was to be RS5 for single family homes. o Comprehensive Plan 2030, approved in May 2013, reaffirmed that the property is zoned RS5 for single family homes. It clearly stated that the "predominant land use in the Bluffwood Neighborhood will be detached single family residential." • Issues of privacy and effect development would have on neighborhood • The majority of homeowners in the adjacent homes and many other homeowners in the Bluffwood neighborhood feel that the type and scale of the proposed building are not in character with the Bluffwood neighborhood. It's positioning on the highest elevation of the property would be an intrusion on the privacy of adjacent property owners, dominating the landscape day and night and offering an unattractive view of a large structure, a retaining wall, a parking lot, a dumpster, a driveway, and cars traveling behind the neighbors' yards — with headlights. • Single family homeowners in the neighborhood bought with the confidence that the property on 1st and Hickory Trail would be developed eventually with single family homes — a vision that is compatible with the character and integrity of the Bluffwood neighborhood. This has been in the plan for this subdivision for more than 25 years. • Concern over the concentration of large multi -unit dwellings along N. 1st Avenue 0 90% of the multi -unit dwellings in the Bluffwood Neighborhood are concentrated along a two to three block span along 1st Avenue — an avenue not a boulevard. o After the first Planning and Zoning hearing over this rezoning request, the Planning and Zoning staff was asked to report on the percentage of multi -unit dwellings in the Bluffwood Neighborhood as opposed to other neighborhoods. It is important to note that the Planning and Zoning staff reported that there were 205 single family homes /duplexes and 154 multi - family units in the Bluffwood Neighborhood. BUT, they grouped duplexes with single family homes. Duplexes are NOT detached single family homes. Therefore, the actual figures are 176 detached single family homes and 183 multi -unit dwellings /duplexes (includes Jeff Miller's rezoned property of OPD- RM-12 and 21 units of triplexes which are multi -unit dwellings). o Planning and Zoning staff chose Lindemann Hills Neighborhood and Willow Creek neighborhood for comparison with the Bluffwood neighborhood. Please note: ■ Lindemann Hills Neighborhood has Scott Blvd. coursing along it with progressive development on it. There is no development in the Bluffwood Neighborhood alone Scott Blvd at this time. ■ The Willow Creek Neighborhood is about 20 years older than Bluffwood and has Mormon Trek coursing along it with progressive development on it. It is also much closer in proximity to the University of Iowa campus. • Some history • The developer of this property, Mr. Jesse Allen, bought the property on 1" Ave. and Hickory Trail on April 2, 2014 with the knowledge that this property was zoned RS5 for single family homes. • The same day, April 2, 2014, Mr. Allen submitted a rezoning application asking the city to change the zoning for this property to OPDS for the purpose of building a multi —unit (11 unit) dwelling on the property – less than one year after the City of Iowa City released the Comprehensive Plan 2030 stating that the property was designated for single family homes. o Mr. Allen held a "Good Neighbor Meeting" on April 15, 2014, bringing just one plan and drawings with him to the meeting – a plan for a large multi -unit dwelling. Those at the meeting were told that "clustering 11 units into one building" was the best use for the land space, and would conserve green space and protect the "wetlands" and "sensitive areas" east of the property. o In spite of opposition expressed by residents to the rezoning and development of a multi -unit dwelling, the developer has not varied from his proposal for a multi -unit dwelling even though one of the commissioners asked on June 5, 2014 for "other options" and homeowners have suggested that other options be considered that would not extend into the "buffer zone" of the wetlands /sensitive area. • Issue of Green Space o Mr. Allen and some of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners maintain that the multi -unit dwelling would preserve green space. The footprint of the proposed 11 -unit building is .23 acres. The combined footprint of the seven single family homes east of the proposed building is approximately .35 acres — a difference of a little more of one tenth of an acre. • Adjacent to the Bluffwood neighborhood is Hickory Hill Park with 185 acres of green space. Two more acres were designated and recently developed into a neighborhood park in the Bluffwood Neighborhood -- part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan 2030. This is not about .12 acres of green space. • Tamarack Trail, at the eastern edge of the neighborhood development, was zoned OPD5 for single family homes in spite of the steep slope of the land. Single family homes were successfully built. • This issue is not about green space. It is about the character and integrity of the neighborhood. • Wetlands o We requested a wetlands report from the Iowa City Housing and Building Inspection office after the June 19, 2014 Planning and Zoning Meeting. There is no wetland report for this property on file with the City of Iowa City or US Army Corps of Engineers. Data sheets and a preliminary report, dated 2003, with "preliminary findings of a wetland" was discovered. We understand that you cannot go forward with a development that could be near property that could be wetlands without a CURRENT wetlands report. Another field visit will be required but a report and its submission to the US Army Corps of Engineers may not be completed until after the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting. We need to get back on track with the Comprehensive Plan o It was noted by Planning and Zoning Commissioner John Thomason June 19th that "early development [in the Bluffwood Neighborhood] was done thoughtfully with a desire to preserve open spaces" but he added, "more recently development has overridden the compatibility of the neighborhood ". Twice during the hearing the commissioners referred to rezoning "mistakes" that had been made in the neighborhood including the one made with Hickory Pointe — referring to it as "over scaled" and "unbelievable ". ■ Hickory Pointe, the development across the street from the parcels of land on 1St Ave. and Hickory Trail was rezoned in January 2009 from RS5 single family to OPD8. The developer's plan at that time — was for three sets of town homes. TOWN HOMES were in the Comprehensive Plan of 2030 for this property. The minutes state, that one of the commissioners at the meeting said, "the developer did an excellent job of proposing buildings that are attractive and address the needs for a transition from residential housing to open space." Another commissioner expressed his support for the project and said he would like to see more of it in town. ■ Unbeknownst to most residents, the applicant in 2010 put in for an amendment to the rezoning to build a 16 -unit building. At the December 2010 Planning and Zoning meeting this amendment was approved, with one of the commissioners stating that it followed the comprehensive plan. This is not what they said in 2009. The Comprehensive Plan 2030 envisioned townhouses. At the December meeting the Planning and Zoning staff noted that the addition of front porches would "lend to an impression that there are multiple buildings rather than one large structure ". This structure absolutely does NOT resemble "multiple buildings." In fact, at the June 19, 2014, Planning and Zoning meeting, it was referenced by some commissioners as "over scaled" and "unbelievable ". ■ Concern about the retaining wall for Hickory Pointe was expressed multiple times at the Planning and Zoning meeting but the minutes show that City Planning and Zoning staff said that it would have a "natural" look. NOTE: the retaining wall — along with the rest of the building -- is massive — the wall is about 11 feet in height at the street end. ■ Townhomes would have followed the comprehensive plan and would have blended in with the neighborhood and Hickory Hill Park —a good transition. ■ The "fortress" that was built does not follow the comprehensive plan nor does it fit into the character of the Bluffwood neighborhood or Hickory Hill Park. We believe that the proposed 11 -unit condominium proposed by Allen Homes for 1St Avenue and Hickory Trail is another mistake. We are asking City Councilors to listen to the residents of Bluffwood and uphold the Comprehensive Plan 2030 and try to balance the current and future development in the neighborhood. What is the purpose of a vision and a plan if we don't follow through on it? Do we the people, the residents, have a voice? With proper planning it is possible that a combination of single family -style homes could be built and the land can be protected and enjoyed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, William and Ann Synan 833 Cypress Court Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Lf PRO'T'EST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA° CITY OF 10 P rl CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: '�c� m xS t t3� �3' 3X01 tv 0A16- This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three- fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 02/2013 Marian Karr From: Alan and Dottie Frank <andic @mchsi.com> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 2:18 PM To: Council Subject: Proposed development on North First Avenue near Hickory Trail Dear Members of the Iowa City Council: We have lived in the Bluffwood Neighborhood in northeast Iowa City for 25 years. Our neighborhood organization met with an IC staff member prior to the opening of the extension of North First Avenue through to Scott Blvd. At that time we expressed our concerns about the increase in traffic that would result from the extension. We asked about what plans the city might have for future development of Hickory Hill Park and the potential result of increased traffic on North First Avenue. The staff member told us that there would never be any development along North First Avenue relative to Hickory Hill Park, and specifically there would never be a parking lot at the North First Avenue entrance to Hickory Hill Park. One year later there was a parking lot. More recently, three multistory condos have been built along North First Avenue. Now another multistory condo is being built on the corner of North First Avenue and Hickory Trail. The 2030 Comprehensive plan for our neighborhood, passed in 2013, states that the Bluffwood Neighborhood would remain a neighborhood of single family homes. Yet the Planning and Zoning Commission has recently voted in favor of allowing another multistory condo to be built along North First Avenue. What is the purpose of a comprehensive plan, if time and again further multistory buildings are approved, in violation of that comprehensive plan? We urge the City Council to Not Approve the recent application to rezone North First Avenue to allow multistory condos. Alan and Dottie Frank 2612 Bluffwood Circle Sent from my iPad ti5 Marian Karr From: Sam Burer <sburer @g mail. com> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 7:16 PM To: Council Cc: Angela Burer Subject: Opposition to Rezoning Dear Council Members: We'd like to register our opposition to the rezoning of the property at Hickory Trail and 1 st Ave in Iowa City. We believe that change is occurring too quickly along 1 st Ave and near Hickory Hill Park in the Bluffwood neighborhood. With two new condominiums in 2014 (one almost complete and one in its early stages), rezoning would allow a third in the near future. This type of drastic change to a neighborhood and park area should be considered deliberately. It remains to be seen how the two new condominiums will affect traffic, pedestrian safety, and park usage. It is more prudent, we believe, to maintain the current zoning, thus allowing the neighborhood to change more carefully. On a personal level, we also prefer that single - family homes be built in the property under consideration since they will better maintain the nature of the Hickory Trail neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and thank you for your service to Iowa City. Sincerely, Sam & Angela Burer 942 Bluffwood Dr Marian Karr From: Bruce McDonald <bruce.mcdonald @mchsi.com> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 1:03 PM To: Council Subject: REZ14 -00005 Attachments: IowaCityCouncil.doc Dear Members of the Iowa City Council, Please find attached a letter regarding the proposed rezoning of the two lots at the north east corner of Hickory Trail and First Avenue in Iowa City (REZ14- 00005). I am asking that you NOT APPROVE this rezoning. Sincerely, Bruce McDonald 855 Cypress Court July 11,2014 Dear Members of the Iowa City Council, I am writing you in regards to the proposed rezoning of the two lots at the north east corner of Hickory Trail and First Avenue in Iowa City (REZ14- 00005). I am asking that you NOT APPROVE this rezoning. The proposal is to build a large condo unit on this site. Such a building would greatly impact my privacy and devalue my home. I am strongly against this rezoning. I would have a huge condo staring right into my backyard. The side of the condo facing me will be 146 feet long and nearly 4 stories high with direct views right into my house! 1 cannot stress how much I am against this rezoning. To paraphrase what one of the Planning and Zoning members pointed out during the meeting: "This condo is out of scale for the neighborhood and provides no transition for the existing homes to the development along First Avenue. We need to be more careful about what we have been doing. This is an infill project adjacent to an existing neighborhood developed over 25 years ago. We need to consider the needs (and rights) of the existing home owners." When I bought my home years ago, I knew that these lots were zoned RS -5. I thought that someday someone may build on it, maybe duplexes like up the road, but never a giant condo unit. Certainly not on the steepest, most unbuildable location. There are already too many condo units along First Avenue. Casey Boyd just built a giant condo across the street from us and another one is going up just down the road. The condo built by Boyd is huge! The planning and zoning commission admitted publicly that they "made a mistake on that one ". Now they approve another one. Don't be fooled by the developer on this one. He bought this land outright knowing it was zoned RS -5. He says he wants to rezone it so as to "cluster" and "preserve green space" for us. But clustering just means he can build 11 units more cheaply by combining them into one single building. And all that his proposed "green space" does is give us a direct view of Boyd's huge condo. This rezoning is touted as "for our benefit ", but it really is not. The developer also chose the steepest, most unbuildable spot to build the condo, saying that it has the least impact on us. But by coincidence, that location gives his units the best views by far, making them easier to sell and generating more profit. That location also creates the largest possible fagade to our homes in the Hickory Trail neighborhood - the worst possible view we could have. As homeowners we have invested a significant amount of time and money in our homes. Much more than the developer has invested in these lots. I ask again, please DO NOT APPROVE this rezoning. Sincerely, Bruce McDonald 855 Cypress Court (Addendum: A letter I sent to the developer on 6/7/2014) Good Morning Jesse, I've been thinking about our situation. I've been wondering "Why not do the right thing? ". You have told me twice that for the first time you have the opportunity to do the right thing and are trying to do that. So why don't you just do the right thing? No one wants a two story condo building on those lots except you. So why not abandon the condo plans right now and switch to zero lot or triplexes. That's the right thing to do. Please understand that I do not object to you developing these lots. On the contrary, I think that if you put forth the correct proposal I would almost welcome it. There's nothing wrong with developing these lots and making a little profit. It just needs to be done tastefully. I don't think any of us along Cypress Court expect this land to go undeveloped forever. We just want it done in a manner we can live with. You know, if you end up putting in a two story condo on these lots, you're going to sell it off, make your profit, and be on your merry way. But all of us along Cypress Court will have to look at the back of this thing every day of our lives. It will greatly impact our day to day lives. At this very moment I am writing from my back deck which faces these two lots. It is a peaceful morning and I am enjoying my coffee. But it would not be enjoyable at all if that condo was there. That's why this is so important to me and the rest of the residents down the street. I really do believe that there is potential for something other than condos at this site. The major problem with the site is the slope. Any building rising two stories on First Avenue side is naturally going to create a large facade in the back. That is what we see and that is the major issue. But some very nice zero lots with one story on the First Avenue side could be built on these lots. A well done walkout can be just as nice as an above grade level. In fact a good portion of those walkouts would be above grade anyway. The exposure to First Avenue can be minimized. The back half of the first level can be made quiet and the entire walkout level would probably be quieter than my house. I think that people buying duplexes understand that there are compromises. If it is done right, and First Avenue really isn't much of an issue once you see the unit, I think it would be an easy sell. The back yards would actually be pretty nice. I would be happy to share my ideas with you. Please consider what I am saying. I think that if we work together we can come up with a plan that works for all involved. I'd rather do that than fight with you over something that needn't be. Sincerely. Bruce McDonald 319.337.5232 Marian Karr From: LaBrecque, Douglas <douglas- labrecque @uiowa.edu> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 2:33 PM To: Council Cc: LaBrecque, Douglas Subject: Bluffwood Neighborhood proposed multiunit high rise developments This correspondence will become a public record. July 13, 2014 Iowa City Council Dear Council Members: We are writing to express our concerns regarding the ongoing changes and proposed future changes to the Bluffwood neighborhood. We previously lived at 835 Cypress Court, one block from North First Avenue, for ten years while raising three of our four children. We have always lived on the east side, preferring its quiet, family oriented neighborhoods and close to nature setting. Proximity to Regina, to which our children could safely walk, was also important to us. Equally important was the comfortable mix of single family homes and zero lot line housing, with real back yards in which to play, raise gardens, barbeque, etc. When it came time to downsize, we chose to remain in the Bluffwood neighborhood in the Rochester Hills Condominium development. There we found a similar setting of primarily duplexes with large, shared "yards ", gardens, and plenty of space, surrounded by natural beauty and friendly neighbors. Our old Bluffwood neighborhood by North First Avenue appears to be changing rapidly, and not for the better. First, the city approved the extension of North First Avenue to Scott Blvd., with its predictable, dramatic increase in car traffic and higher speeds off of 180, with its attendant dangers to pedestrians, especially school children and elderly adults. Now two high rise, multiunit developments have been approved, tearing down most of the natural woodlands on the west side of North First Avenue and a third such multiunit development has been proposed for the remaining east side acreage. We would strongly urge the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission to abide by the current master city zoning plan and decline the request for yet another zoning variance which would allow construction of an additional multiunit building. Sincerely, Douglas R. LaBrecque, MD, FACP Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Judy O. LaBrecque Notice: This UI Health Care e -mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510 -2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. qJ Marian Karr From: Isabel Darcy < idarcymath@g mail. com > Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 4:13 PM To: Council Cc: ann -synan @uiowa.edu Subject: Opposed to Rezoning of Property Hickory Trail /1st Ave., Iowa City I strongly oppose the proposed condo building on the east side of 1 st. Ave. and Hickory Trail. I live in the neighborhood and strongly oppose the tripling of large condo buildings at the entrance to this neighborhood. There is one older 2 -story condo building located on Hickory Trail at the entrance. A much more imposing condo is being built diagonally across the street from it. Because first avenue is hilly, the new one on 1 st ave has a very large retaining wall on its south side which is the side one sees when entering /exiting Hickory Trail. Thus although it has 2- stories, it appears taller than a 3 -story building. The proposed condo on the north -east side of 1 st Ave and Hickory Trail would have similar issues. Please don't triple the number of large condos at a single intersection in a residential neighborhood. Single family homes would be much more appropriate for this parcel of land and would fit in with the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan 2030. Sincerely, Isabel Darcy 852 Bluffwood Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245 Marian Karr From: Synan, Ann <ann- synan @uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 3:55 PM To: Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; Jim Throgmorton; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Cc: Council Subject: Additional Photos of Property at N. 1st Ave and Hickory Trail (July 15, 2014 City Council Meeting Agenda Item) Attachments: Property at 1st and Hickory Trail.rtf Importance: High Dear Mayor Hayek and Councilors, We are appreciative that many of you have visited the property at 1St and Hickory Trail. I wanted to share the attachment which shows the property the way it looks — and the view most of it see in the neighborhood have — without foliage — at least six months of the year. This photo was taken in late April of this year. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this rezoning request. We hope that you will choose to follow the comprehensive plan with recommending development with single - family style homes. Sincerely, Ann Synan From: Synan, Ann Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 11:02 AM To: 'matt-hayek @iowa- city.org; ' Kingsley- Botchway @iowa - city.org'; 'rick- dobyns @iowa - city.org'; Jim - throgmorton @iowa - city.org'; 'susan-mims @iowa - city.org'; 'terry- dickens @iowa - city.org'; 'michelle- payne @iowa - city.org' Cc: 'council @iowa - city.org'; Synan, William J Subject: Opposition to Rezoning of Property at N. 1 st Ave and Hickory Trail (July 15, 2014 City Council Meeting Agenda Item) Importance: High Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 July 10, 2014 Dear Mayor Hayek, Pro Term Mayor Mims and Councilors Botchway, Dobyns, Throgmorton, Dickens, and Payne: We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property on N. 1St Ave and Hickory Trail on the July 15th City Council agenda. Our perception is there is a troubling trend with the rezoning process here in the Bluffwood Neighborhood. Since 1985, roughly the beginning of the development of the Bluffwood neighborhood, there had been five parcels of land along 1St Avenue which were designated for multifamily dwellings. Gradually, over a period of 20 years, those parcels were developed with multifamily housing which brought the number of units along North 1St Ave. to 99. This was all within the comprehensive plan. But then in January 2009, a 2.5 acre parcel of land on the west side of N. 1St Ave., at the intersection of Hickory Trail was rezoned from RS -5 to OPD -8 which increased the number of multifamily units to 115. The proposed plan was for three sets of townhomes. The vision was for a transition and blending with the single family residential portion of the neighborhood. It was a good and wise vision and part of the Comprehensive Plan 2030. It was accepted by the overwhelming majority of the Bluffwood Neighborhood. Unfortunately, in December 2010, unbeknownst to many residents of Bluffwood, a request to amend the rezoning was submitted by the developer and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. What was approved and is currently being built, is a massive 16 -unit condominium building, which many in the neighborhood and community are now referring to as the "fortress ". In 2012, a 1.02 acre parcel of land, again on the west side of N. 1St Ave., specifically 631 N. 1 st Ave., was rezoned. The property was originally zoned for RS -5 . It was rezoned to RM -12. It was rezoned again in 2013 to OPD- RM -12, raising the future planned number of multi - family along N First Ave. in Bluffwood to 132 units (excluding triplexes). This recent trend of rezoning RS -5 property may explain why the two parcels of land on the east side of N. 1 st Ave. at the intersection of Hickory Trail were purchased by Mr. Jesse Allen on April 2, 2014 and an application for rezoning was submitted that very same day. Upon inquiring about the planned development we were told by Planning and Zoning staff that a "clustering " of homes was being considered. My interpretation of a cluster is visualizing a number greater than 1 of similar things in close proximity to each other. NOT a single multilevel building. We have also been told that the planned development will preserve green space. We would like to note: 1) The existing single family homes bordering these two parcels of land have done a fine job of preserving green space for the past 25 years. These homes are also located on steeply inclined property. In fact, the depth of the proposed building development is at least 50% greater than the adjacent single family homes. 2) There are 185 acres of green space across the street in Hickory Hill Park. There are another two acres of green space in the newly created park on Hickory Trail in the heart of the neighborhood. 3) The footprint of the proposed building occupies .23 acres. The combined footprint of the single family homes on the other side of the creek is .35 acres — a difference of .12 acres. I personally lived in multifamily housing for 27 years. Our three children are currently living in multifamily dwellings and when we retire, we may decide to move back to a multifamily dwelling. But, for now, I bought in this established subdivision of the Bluffwood Neighborhood 20 years ago to experience residential life in a single family neighborhood knowing that this property was zoned as such in this subdivision. In the comprehensive plan 25 years ago these parcels of land were zoned RS -5 single family. This land was reaffirmed as existing single family residential in the Comprehensive Plan of 2030. There is plenty of land in the Northeast corner of Iowa City. I suggest that the City of Iowa City designate your areas for multifamily housing now throughout the Northeast corner. So, an individual looking to buy a single family home can decide if they want to live adjacent to one or not. You will find attached an information sheet/timeline that we have put together to help you understand our concerns. We hope that you will give it careful consideration along with the correspondence you will receive from other neighbors. We look forward to you coming out to visit our neighborhood and the site of the proposed rezoning and welcome you to come into our yards to see this issue from the perspective of the neighbors in this established subdivision of Bluffwood. There is no compelling need to rezone these 2 parcels of land. Single family style homes can be built on this land. Please vote no to this rezoning. Sincerely, William and Ann Syrian 833 Cypress Court Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Attachment vi e),ti'S tY�vv� �i vwsi2 ihaw D tf� C�(��c�15 Gi Pwt �'jll'' P"2 Code Amendment Item An amendment to Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article B, Minor Modifications, to allow archways and gates over 4 feet in height in required residential front yard setbacks to be approved administratively. .:1., J i� i n r iall / 'TTTTTTTTTTT' 'TTTTT' NDS GRANT WOOD ART COLONY GATE SHUUEY WYRICR, SCULPTOR M"2013 PAGE / Q /f IQ 8RO, JZE CISfi r'3j OA 8a CATE: GMfi'T'e.00D AAAC PL.1TE CV?ril.1:JTRFE AFt SNt k_"S " -r4rSH CUED 13ePA :UST E:. CJLY I Pea .:S FJOi'•9 OiJ pi,;Jl: kc a- /',v. x z•a. CUR'✓ED &A ILS-,I JI r`y...., :251': l'I EO I EEDED SiM:JL� TCEF. L,ANCN O OP!=N SFkCE CVQVEO SAR dPCPRE CAST LETTERS S,>ti:e PARTS ov LMIEZ EYa'ft:D O VE R CUi,VED _ J SA s, S NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 15th day of July, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City 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 Authorizing Conveyance of 316 Douglass Court, also described as Lot 26, Wise Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, to an income - eligible family. Copies of the proposed resolution 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 I Publish 7/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2014 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 Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2014 in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of July, 2014, 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 r/ Publish 7/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE WADE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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, special provisions and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wade Street Water Main Replacement Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of July, 2014, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in 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, special provisions and estimate of cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in 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 Publish 7/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SYCAMORE STREET — CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1 PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS IN 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 its intent to proceed with a public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project in said City at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of July, 2014, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall in said City, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Documentation of the proposed location of said improvements is now on file in the office of the City Clerk in 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 intent to proceed with and to acquire property rights for said public improvement project. 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 r `�;= CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM DATE: July 2, 2014 TO: Tom Markus, City Manager FROM: Ron Knoche, City Engineer RE: Sycamore Street — City Limits to south Gilbert Street, Phase 1 July 15, 2014 Hold Public / Authorize Acquisition of Property Introduction: This agenda item recommends proceeding with approval for acquisition of property for the construction of the Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project. History / Background: This project is currently planned for construction beginning in the Spring of 2015 and substantially complete in late July of 2015 to provide access prior to opening of the new Iowa City Schools South Elementary School project along Sycamore Street. Discussion of Solution: Staff recommends authorization of acquisition of property for the Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project. This project will include reconstruction of a current sealcoat surfaced roadway to City urban design standards including a paved roadway with curb and gutter and underground storm drainage system. The limits of reconstruction are planned to begin approximately 200' South of Langenberg Avenue and end with the reconstruction of Sycamore Street and Lehman Avenue. Improvements include the following new installations: • New 43' wide urban street section with curb and gutter • New Storm Sewer system • New 8' wide sidewalk along the east side of Sycamore Street • New 4" wide sidewalk along the west side of Sycamore Street Financial Impact Statement: The preliminary engineer's estimate for the project is $2.91 and will fall into the CIP budgeted amount under fund #S3931 (Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street). Recommendation: Staff recommends proceeding with holding public hearing and approving authorization of property acquisition proceedings on July 15, 2014 for the Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project. cc: Rick Fosse Dave Panos