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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-05 CorrespondenceMarian Karr UO From: John Green <greenjohn@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:39 PM To: Matt Hayek; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Rick Dobyns; Kingsley Botchway Subject: Does This Make Sense About 13 years ago I bought a half of a duplex for our daughter to live in at 951 Dover St. At the time she was an unwed mother of a six year old daughter and was making minimum wage as a hair stylist. I thought this might allow her some freedom to raise her daughter in her own home environment without living under our roof which she had been doing. Last summer the sidewalks in our area were inspected and a crack was found in one section of sidewalk which necessitated the city sending a letter. At that time they saw that I was the owner of the property and sent me a letter at my home address. I was then informed about 2 — 3 weeks ago that I needed a rental permit even though our daughter has never paid a dime in rent to us. Although the city staff has been courteous they say they have no wiggle room as it is a city law that if I do not live there it is considered a rental. I am having a difficult time understanding why this is so. I understand the only way I can get around this is to put her as at least a 1 % owner. After checking with our lawyer because of her financial stability he is advising against this. I believe that if this property was in Coralville or any surrounding community this would not be an issue. My guess is that it became a general rule with all of the student rentals and just happened to encompass people like ourselves. I said to the lawyer for the City of Iowa City what if you had an ailing parent and bought a property to keep them close would the same rule apply and I was told yes. I ask you in both instances does this make sense? Can the council assist me in any way or will I be forced to get a rental permit? By the way because it is a duplex with an owner occupied person in the other half I will be asked to get information from them (my responsibility) and pay a higher fee. I am Puzzled again. I am sending this note to the council people that I have crossed paths with in my 50+ years of living in this great city. What should be my next step? John Green 1214 Tyler Ct Iowa City, IA. 52240 (319) 330-0358 (Cell) l;" �.' CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org Office of the City Manager Thomas M. Markus City Manager tom-marbRI&Owa-City.org Geon E. R-nin Aesistam to the City Manager geoff-5uin@iowa-dty.org Simon D. Andrew Administrative Analyst simon-andreW@iowa-city.org April 24, 2015 Mr. John Greern 1214 Tyler Ct. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Green: I am responding to your email dated April 15. Under the City Code, a rental permit is required if the unit is not "owner occupied." Section 17-5-16A of the City Code provides that no "owner" or "operator" shall "let" a unit without a rental permit. "To let" is defined in Section 17-5-4 as the "granting, either in writing or orally, by the owner or operator to another the right to possess a dwelling." In short, if the owner is not the occupant of the unit, a rental permit is required. As a result, even if your daughter and her husband are not paying you rent and there is no written lease, you are "letting" the unit to them and therefore a rental permit is needed. The City Code has no exceptions, such as when the occupant is a family member. This has been a City Code requirement for over 30 years. I understand that you believe that such an exception should be available, but the City's position is that unless an owner occupies the unit it is important from a fire and life -safety standpoint to have a City - inspector inspect the property to ensure that the standards set forth in the City Housing Code are met. All rental properties must be inspected and pass inspection before a rental permit is issued. I am attaching for your information a page from the City's website entitled "Streamlining the Rental Inspection Process" that discusses inspections. Your rental property is one-half of a two -unit condominium, and the other unit is owner -occupied. For fire and life -safety reasons, the City requires both condominium units to be inspected. However, because the other unit is owner -occupied, it need not be inspected by a City Inspector. Instead, the owner of the other unit can complete the attached form entitled "Fire and Life -Safety Checklist Form for Owner -Occupied Units." As City staff told you, the City will not take any enforcement action until June 1, 2015 to allow you time to explore your options. If the unit is not owner -occupied by June 1 and if Mr. John Green April 24, 2015 Page 2 you have not made an application for a rental permit by June 1, City staff will proceed with issuing you a municipal infraction citation for failing to have a rental permit for 951 Dover Street. You may ask for a trial before a magistrate if you wish to dispute the citation. If you wish to discuss the rental inspection process or if you have questions about the rental permitting process, please contact Housing Inspection Services at 356-5130. Sincerely , Thomas M. Markus City Manager TMM/sa Enclosures: Streamlining the Rental Inspection Process Fire and Life -Safety Checklist Form for Owner Occupied Units cc: City Council Doug Boothroy, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Sue Dulek, Asst. City Attorney Streamlining the Rental Inspection Process 1twex iecis t tx t Glove rltr*_1ti 1OM Page 1 of l Xoouom Home o Ne/ghborhood and Development Services x IYet boyhood Services N Housing Insaectlon Services a Streemline Rental Inspections Streamlining the Rental Inspection Process The following operational policies were initiated in 2004 to streamline procedures and accomplish the mission of the Housing Inspection Services office as efficiently as possible. The adoption of the policies below has helped the Housing Inspection Services office to continue fulfilling its commitment to public safety through enforcement of the Housing Code. Property owners are encouraged to make use of these policies and inspection options to more effectively provide safe housing to all tenants in Iowa City. Self -Certification of Owner -Occupied Units For owner -occupied units in multi -family buildings with rental units that were built after May 10th, 1909, and all owner - occupied townhouse style structures, owners may, as an alternative to having City inspectors enter their unit, fill out an Owner -Occupied Fire & Life Sately Checklist Form and return the signed form to their property manager. Those completed checklists then become part of the City's rental property file. Please note that if you, the owner, would prefer that City staff inspect your dwelling, just call your property manager or condominium association, and they will arrange to provide you with City inspection services. Random Unit Inspection For mufti -family buildings with twelve or more units, ownersiproperty managers can till out the Multi -Family Fire & Life $filly Checklist Form within two weeks of the scheduled licensing inspection. Housing Inspection Services staff will then randomly inspect one-half the units and retain the discretion to inspect all the units if the inspector has reason to believe substantial problems may exist in other units. Those checklists will become part of the City's rental property file. All common areas, firellife-safety systems and exteriors of structures are inspected as usual. Minimize Inspections on New Buildings For new multi -family construction, at the time of the initial rental licensing inspection only common areas and exteriors will be inspected if owners/managers fill out the Mufti -Family Fire &fie Safely Checklist Form within two weeks before the scheduled licensing inspection. The checklists will become part of the City's rental property file. This initial reduced rental licensing inspection Is a one-time occurrence only. A full inspection will be conducted at subsequent regularly scheduled licensing inspections. The inspector retains the discretion to inspect all units if he/she has reason to believe substantial problems exist within units. Fire-Safety/Life-Safety Reinspections Housing Inspection Services staff continue to focus reinspection efforts on violations of the fire/life-safety system components of buildings and any significant maintenance items. If a fire/life-safety or significant maintenance violation exists during the initial inspection, the Inspector returns to verify that those items have been repaired and are in compliance. Routine maintenance items are cited as usual during the initial inspection but those items may not require the inspector to make a return visit to seek compliance. 8:Zlndex Residents Business Government Visitors IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Citizen Service Center Transit Routes News E -Subscriptions Jobs Calendar More Contact Information Web Policies City Emglovee Resources Copyright ® 2006-2012 City of Iowa City 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, http://www.icgov,org/?id=1843 4/23/2015 Fire and Life -Safety Checklist Form for Owner -Occupied Units in Structures Requiring a Rental Permit To protect the health and safety of all residents, the City of Iowa City Housing Code requires inspections of owner -occupied dwellings in buildings requiring Rental Permits. Please Inspect the items listed below, sign your name, address and date where indicated to certify these items have been inspected. Return this checklist form to your property manager. If you would like the City to inspect these items for you, please notify your property manager who will inform you of the time and date of the City's inspection. V Functioning smoke alarms installed according to manufacturer's instructions on every floor level, in hallways leading to bedrooms and in all bedrooms. Smoke alarms 10 years old or more need to be replaced with new UL listed smoke alarms installed to local code and manufacturer's specifications. 0 A fully charged 2A-1 OBC (minimum size) fire extinguisher mounted in an accessible location. Fire extinguishers must display a noticeably visible manufacturer's date either by tag or permanent marking on the canister. Any fire extinguisher six years old or more must be serviced and properly tagged by a qualified agency or be replaced with a new, properly mounted 2A-1 OBC (minimum size) fire extinguisher. 0 No unapproved extension cords or multi -plug adapters. UL listed "power -strips" with built-in surge (� protection are an approved device. U' All electrical equipment is in good condition and safely maintained. 0 All heating equipment is in good condition and safely maintained. 0 No combustible storage (paper, cardboard, doth, etc.) within three feet of fuel burning equipment. QPlumbing fixtures and piping are in good condition and safely maintained. 0 Required handrails and guardrails are maintained in a safe condition. SIGNATURE DATE ADDRESS PRINT NAME Please return this completed checklist to your property manager at your earliest convenience. `All items on this form must be checked off for unit to be In compliance' Thank you, City of Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services (319-356-5130) ngfispA ry 8fe safety farm (2) 01108 Marian Karr 5f(2) From: Kevin Burgess <kevindburgess@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 2:00 PM To: Council Subject: Chauncey development - Please approve high density development downtown Hi, we recently moved to Iowa City and wanted to voice our approval of the Chauncey development of 15 stories. I am not sure if the council can still approve based on the P and Z non -recommendation or not but if so, please do so. We heard lots of opposition on development in Seattle about shadows but honestly its a non - argument here, there is sun here. It's a pretty small issue if that is all they are concerned about. Please vote yes and allow for more high density development in the city. We want a high-density central business district to help offset the pressure of single family homes that surround downtown, this development would help. Thanks Kevin and Sarah Burgess 1128 Muscatine Ave Marian Karr From: ryan durbin <durbinr1750@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 1:38 PM To: Council Subject: Chauncey Site Rezoning To all Iowa City City Council Members: I strongly support the Chauncey project and urge passage of the zoning amendment to pave the way for construction. I not only think it would be extremely valuable in terms of future property tax to the city, but provides very valuable and needed amenities for the downtown area, such as the theaters and bowling alley, not to mention an urban housing option for the non -student, professional set, of which there is demand for a lot more. Plus, consider how the council selected the project when it was taller, more than two years ago. The developer has been waiting for an answer all this time. Finally, Iowa City's future already is not confined to the feeling of a small midwestern town, and there are hundreds of towns in Iowa, and some in Johnson County, that already offer that to a great extent. Iowa City is one of relatively few places in Iowa where a 15 floor building (or two or three or four or five of them) is even economically feasible. Consider what such projects can do to enhance Iowa City's reputation for the young, the professional, and the creative class for decades to come. Consider additional projects that may be spurred on nearby parcels, especially south of Burlington St., and all of the valuation in perpetuity for decades to come. Clearly it is a patch to a bigger (economically and otherwise) than most might have imagined even just a few years ago. It's clear that the best choice is to approve the Chauncey and at lease some other larger projects. Given current national trends and interests for urban living that are likely to continue for large and mid-size cities, it's not even all that bold of a choice. It's not like you'd be going very far out on a limb for something like this. Please approve the rezoning and allow the developer, at long last, to proceed. Thank you. Ryan Durbin An Iowa City resident. Marian Karr From: Bob Sessions <sessions.bob@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 8:06 PM To: Council Subject: comment on proposed high-rise building on Gilbert and College Dear Iowa City Council Members: We are writing to express our support for the proposed building on College Street across Gilbert from Trinity Episcopal Church. We are long-time members at Trinity who do not agree with the lawsuit filed by our church. We are writing on our own behalf, but we have spoken to other Trinity members who share our view that the proposed building would be a valuable addition to downtown Iowa City. We support the current plans for the building for these reasons: --High density housing is environmentally sound. --Any shadow that falls on Trinity would be minimal, and if it is problematic we could backlight our stained glass windows (as we already do for one of our windows). --We are very pleased that Mr. Moen's proposed building would adhere to a LEED standard as Trinity did with our renovation several years ago. --Downtown Iowa City needs a balance to student -oriented activities and housing. --We think the theaters are a good idea and aren't sure the bowling alleys are, but that's a business decision by Mr. Moen and we are confident he has done his homework. If they don't bring the desired business, the building could be rennovated. --While supporting low-income housing is a laudable goal, requiring the developer to include units in this development would not address the issue in a significant way. Why not pursue another government grant to build further low-income housing downtown such as Ecumenical Towers? We are sorry our church has taken an adversarial stand on this issue and would like you to be aware that not all Trinity members are against this proposed building. Best wishes, Lori Erickson and Bob Sessions 222 Fairview Avenue Iowa City 52245 Marian Karr From: Dennis Bricker<dbricker@engineering.uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 8:48 AM To: Council Subject: Chauncey Tower project TO: City Council of Iowa City As Iowa City residents for a number of years, we have watched as TIF funds have been distributed for various building projects, the present case of Chauncey Tower being the latest. One of downtown Iowa City's greatest features is its noncongested easy access. We don't see how Chauncey Tower will enhance the downtown, and especially why tax funds should be used as an encouragement! More and bigger are not always better! Dennis and Melinda Bricker 1926 Meadow Ridge Lane Iowa City 52245 1840 Friendship Street Iowa City, IA 52245 April 19, 2015 Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Matt, Jim, Kingsley, Michelle, Rick, Susan, and Terry, NLED 2015 APR 21 AM 11: 12 (A91 Y CLEft T -Y. IOWA First, this letter comes to say thank you for your service to our community, particularly as you help Iowa City to navigate future development and the issues surrounding the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. I am writing now to comment on decisions surrounding a unique building on the NE comer of downtown Iowa City, the sanctuary building of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City. Though it has suffered from a lack of modernization, the construction values of this lovely little structure are of a quality that would be hard to duplicate today. I would like to see the community preserve it, but realize that asking us as taxpayers to do this requires a strong argument for its utility in our community, and that is what I am writing about today. In our past travels, one of our favorite destinations is Great Britain — not surprising, as that country has earned its description as a "nation of innkeepers" by the graciousness of the hospitality it shows its visitors. In nearly every destination town of more than a few thousand, our first stop has always been the local Tourist Information Center, of which there are more than 200 in Britain. Here we begin by making arrangements for a place to spend the night — usually a B&B. Often, after conferring with us, TIC staff actually make the reservation for us. Next, we ask staff for their recommendations for everything from the best pub lunch to local attractions to daytime parking. TIC personnel are very well trained, and can typically answer not only our questions about the attractions that bring us to their community, but also to suggest additional events or sites related to our interests. It isn't unusual to find that, as a result of what we learn during our stop at the TIC, we decide to extend our visit beyond the first day. It has always surprised me that Iowa City does so little in this regard. it takes serious digging, even by locals, to find information on local attractions and events. Many visitors who come for a game or performance stay only for the day. If they had a better idea of what Iowa City has to offer, they might stay for several. The building at 10 S. Gilbert would make an ideal incomer information center, a first stop for visitors to our great community — not just for tourists, but also for future residents. It has ample parking just across the street in the Tower Place ramp, and is only a block from the heart of town. And it is a unique and historic building, one that adds to the rich architectural variety that makes downtown Iowa City so attractive. I thank you for taking the time to read this letter and to consider this suggestion. Your commitment to making the best possible decisions as you shape the future of our remarkable community is much appreciated. Sincerely, "� � -�F- Susan Eberly 5f(3) j 05-05-1 5 � 5f(4) 9" t'joo4e 320 Soath ?Jub" S t�, fIpt. I I l 9owa City, Jowa 52240 .telephone numb" 319-351-3742 Je" Pia yot & (.•qty C'ouw-Vt, FILED 2015 APR 20 PM I' 11 1 � u 9 wondet ij yow tjaAk it j,& f eadjbte jot .the u of 9 dett ioq the doomed 3•i, tdhowdz to -the y M C" hl. H tum key ope r tion. pool and " %i6 -ice. a tittle -innoua ive, but a iurt aught .9 coutd pant at in the think Damm �OU4A 9" Moo�te PROTEST OF REZONING f 5f(5) TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY 0FI01,V4 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: 4rlo )Y zt-,W'D `�q f/. of /Gt yl 0 C O_" o IV Cs cor ne r o � c^ n e ca c 7-6E 1 ls— O Ccr, 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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Very POOR L LEA EI SP L 3. �r LA 4—AAA CA- 41- L� CSV 4 tSC� .i n�� From: Shayla Wesley -Shanks <swesley-shanks@foundation2.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:53 PM To: Council Subject: City Council Members Attachments: Iowa City AMP Council.pdf; Final AMP Brochure 2014.pdf Dear City Council Members Iowa City AMP (Achieving Maximum Potential) is a youth -driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster/ adoptive and kinship children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/ vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults. Summarized by the motto, "Nothing about us, without us," AMP is a youth engagement program. AMP involves young people as advocates for themselves and as a voice for system -level improvements in child welfare policies and practices. When supported through productive partnerships with adults, youth can be authoritative advocates for making foster care more responsive and effective. Who are AMP Youth? AMP members are ages 13-21 who have been involved in foster care, adoption or other out -of -home placements. What do AMP Youth Do? • Train to become advocates for themselves and others. • Participate in valuable leadership opportunities. • Develop their voices by telling their own stories. • Educate legislators, foster parents, the public, child welfare professionals and juvenile court representatives about foster care and adoption from a youth perspective. • Build youth/adult partnerships in the community that create opportunities for service learning. • Encourage others to open their homes to teens in foster care or those available for adoption. • Provide understanding, support and encouragement to one another. • Gain the life skills necessary to become healthy, independent adults. • Explore educational/vocational options to chart their path to become successful, productive adults. Last week, Susan Vileta came to speak to our youth about Tobacco and E -Cigarettes and the hazards to our community health. From this meeting our youth felt it necessary to form a letter to show their support to ban the use of E -Cigarettes' in public spaces in Iowa City. One of the most important objectives is to educate legislators, foster parents, the public, child welfare professionals and juvenile court about foster care and adoption from a youth perspective; unleashing their full potential for personal growth among foster/adoptive and kinship children in Iowa and how youth are impacted by these choices that are made at city levels. Iowa City AMP council meets on the 2nd and 4d' Thursday of every month and we would be honored to have you attend one of our council meetings from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Four Oaks Youth Shelter 1916 Waterfront Dr. Thank you for your time, Iowa City AMP Council Shayla Wesley -Shanks BSN, MHA Foundation 2- Iowa City AMP Facilitator "Nothing about us, without us!" Office # 319-368-3376 Cell # 319-491-1596 Fax # 319-866-9603 Am -f�tccl�l a n c1 (1 -h-cA C) u"k oc-�A )D�Nn � c S -Af)4hooX 1411 -e-e-hCIP ,;�� Ac�wij �)rx�-� \ XV\Q)-M What Is AMP'S AMP is a youth -driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educationallvocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults. Summarized by the motto, "Nothing about us, without us," AMP is a youth engagement program. AMP involves young people as advocates for themselves and as a voice for system -level improvements in child welfare �. policies and practices. When supported through productive partnerships with adults, youth can be authoritative advocates for making foster care more responsive and effective. Who are ji.il' Yoafh? AMP members are ages 13 and up who have been involved in foster care, adoption, or other out -of -home placements. What do AMP Youth Do? • Train to become advocates for themselves and others. • Participate in valuable leadership opportunities. • Develop their voices by telling their own stories. • Educate legislators, foster parents, the public, child welfare professionals, and juvenile court representatives about foster care and adoption from the youth perspective. • Build youthladult partnerships in the community that create opportunities for service learning. • Encourage others to open their homes to teens in foster care or wish to adopt • Provide understanding, support, and encouragement to one another. • Gain the life skills necessary to become healthy, independent adults. • Present education/vocational options to assist themselves and others to become successful, productive adults. What do AMP Yoaih Hope to Accompllsb? Help foster youth to become independent adults who can successfully educate others about the child welfare system and take an active role in making life better for themselves and others in state care. Hour You Car) Help Allow us to speak at your next event. AMP youth have a compelling story to share. Please consider having them speak at your next luncheon, meeting, or event. Share a skill, talent, or hobby. The majority of youth who reach adulthood while in foster care do not get the chance to develop critical life skills that enable others their age to succeed. Please consider sharing your skills and knowledge with our young people. You can help them build a resume, fill out a car loan or college application, or understand personal finances, to name a few. Donate a service or a product. Teens leaving foster care have many needs that other teens coming of age are provided by their biological families. Furnishings, sheets, blankets, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, towels, kitchen supplies, and more are all items these youth will need to live independently. Make a cash donation. Visit www.amplowa.orgto make a donation online or send your donation to Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., 42o Kellogg Ave., Ames, Iowa 50010. Include AMP in the memo line of your check. You can ensure the dollars are used in your community by listing the AMP council closest to you. The AMP Parfnershlp of Iowa Foster Care Yoafh Coands is- -- a collaboration of if organizations led by Youth & Shelter Services (headquartered In Ames} The Iowa Department of Human Services is the primary grant funder for AMP, but donations and local community support supplement local youth AMP councils. The Partnership includes: American Home Finding Association (Ottumwa Council), Children's Square USA (Council Bluffs & Sioux City Councils), Foundation a (Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Councils), Four Oaks (Waterloo Council), Francis Lauer Youth Services (Mason City Council), Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa (Fort Dodge Council), as well as Youth & Shelter Services (Ames & Davenport Councils) and its branch in Des Moines known as Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (Des Moines Council), Hillcrest Family Services (Dubuque Council), and Young House Family Services (Burlington Council)k In addition, the Partnership has links to three consulting agencies including the Youth Policy Institute of Iowa for participant satisfaction surveys and to train the AM P Youth Advocacy Team, ISU - RISE (Research Institute for Studies in Education) to conduct program assessment and analysis of outcome data, and The Child and Family Policy Center for legislative advocacy. The partnership networks with other stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, Iowa KfdsNeq the Iowa Aftercare Services Network, and group home5)PMICS and shelters. Consider He11)iI I You can make a difference to youth in foster care through a donation of your time, talent, or treasure. If you are interested In establishing a Foster Care Youth Council in your county, AMP would be very interested in meeting with you. We hope to add several new partner agencies and councils this year. AMP Yodb Cond LOCafI01? www.ampiowa.org Achieving Maximum Potential CoDfact AMP Headquarters Ruth Buckels, AMP Coordinator rbuckels@yss.ames.ia.us YSS Family Life Center 125 S. 3rd, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: 515-291-4581 Fax: 515-233-3235 Services at YSS are available in the least restrictive setting, regardless of race, color, physical challenge, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. If you require accommodations to participate in any program offered by YSS, call 515.233.341 to make a request Please notify YSS at least 72 hours before any scheduled event. This material is also available i....i.-,,,, „o a—..,, h., , ,11' .. „5.x33.3141 or Iowa Relay at 711. A Program of The 1033 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 April 30, 2015 Mayor Matt Hayek City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Hayek: When Chris and I bought our house on Washington St. we carefully considered many things, since we intended to live here a long time. One of the most important factors was the stability of the neighborhood and the commitment of the city to zoning and planning standards that would protect the same. Recent decisions by the City call into question that commitment - first, the decision to allow multi -story commercial development in the 500 block of Washington, and now, the apparent willingness of this council to throw out the Comprehensive Plan - in its entirety - by allowing multiple and intrusive developments in the three blocks east of Gilbert Street. I think the council has an obligation to treat all neighborhoods fairly and equally - and not to take actions that violate the trust we have given you, or to take actions that will degrade our neighborhoods and lower our property values. The old saying is: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If I was doing this to your neighborhood, you'd be raising hell about it. Don't expect us to do otherwise. Copy to Tom Markus Sincerely, Jim Walters r - - 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY 5f(9) MEMORANDUM Date: April 14th, 2015 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for May 5th, 2015 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Spruce Street. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Install (1) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Spruce Street. Comment: This action is being taken to allow for the turning movement of vehicles and to reduce congestion at the intersection. r - � ,® CITY OF IOWA CITY 5f(10) 1w..� ®��� MEMORANDUM Date: April 21St, 2015 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for May 5th, 2015 City Council meeting; Installation of a YIELD sign on the northeast corner of the Lindemann Drive / Gustav Street intersection. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5); Install YIELD sign on the northeast corner of Gustav Street at the intersection with Lindemann Drive. Comment: This action is being taken to clarify the right-of-way and to remind westbound drivers that they must yield to traffic on Lindemann Drive before entering the intersection. r CITY OF IOWA CITY os -os -ice MEMORANDUM DATE: April 24th, 2015 TO: City Clerk FROM: Emily Ambrosy, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for May 5th, 2015 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner of the south intersection of Oakes Drive and North Dubuque Road. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (1); Install (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner of the south intersection of Oakes Drive and North Dubuque Road. Comment: This action is being taken to assign the right of way at the intersection. SM CITY OF IOWA CITY -A N--"SJF(a) Z!mMEMURANDUM Date: April 24th, 2015 To: City Clerk From: Emily Ambrosy, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for May 5th, 2015 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner of the newly constructed intersection of Coronado Lane and North Dubuque Road. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (1); Install (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner of the newly constructed intersection of Coronado Lane and North Dubuque Road. Comment: This action is being taken to assign the right of way at the newly constructed intersection.