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Home My WebLink About2015-10-20 Public hearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th day of October, 2015, 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. A resolution approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to update the South District Plan for property generally located within the Iowa City growth area, south of Highway Six and east of the Iowa River. 2. A resolution approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add a three - block area bounded by Burlington Street, Iowa Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street to the Downtown District Section or the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. 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 City Council -October 20, 2015 Planning and Zoning Items Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment • Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to add three blocks, bounded by Burlington St, Gilbert St, Iowa Ave and Van Buren St to the Downtown District of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan 7 7 IT 4 .T Ll ^.^041`iv' ¢.5. skaa 7rewmgx,, ;__'�nAlw s�bnis ° g m9an }i, h .• ,I& Z P dF� MLI • 'I'll Al, t AM 1 15 -' s ki life,,,, �, � • "',.� � �`}� _'� ,� t � ro y 1 . plR�� p ,- .fes'^�•> `.�• 1 • •� l i�alf� wvf4 I , tr .rkk ' ./ JQ ` il"'' i �{'C� ,F•. 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City Hall, Police and Fire stations and the Recreation Center The three blocks are the site of numerous public events such as the Farmer's Market, City Hall meetings, events and recreation activities, and downtown -related events 11 The three blocks are already a part of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District (more detail on next slide) Much of the public input received through the larger Comprehensive Plan process emphasized a desire for more diverse housing types downtown and opportunities for mixed- use development, which could be offered on portions of these three blocks 7 Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District These three blocks are already a part of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District This parking district allows for a reduction in required on-site parking provided: The property is located in the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District The project must not result in the demolition of a property that is designated as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, registered on the National Register of Historic Places, or individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places 7 Historic Preservation Goals The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan states that development incentives and policy options that encourage preservation should be implemented The current Zoning Code allows for a density bonus for adaptive re -use of historic structures in the CB -2 and CB -5 zones Consistent with these goals, staff has proposed a note on the proposed `Building Heights' map that additional height may be approved in conjunction with preservation of historic property, provision of affordable housing, or other public goals 7 a 1 C01 � 1 col iz ! �; O WA AVE I Cip10 J i RMS P1 B LCB5 L �P UIN L I ,L�,;s.ny SJ-- { CB2 —1 CB10 — j E OLLEG S? His*ft andCenDiRM44anA Cawrnlbn DNbkb I IMT _ � 1 col iz ! �; O WA AVE I Cip10 J i RMS P1 i) �VV, L CB5 0. 6. ,L�,;s.ny SJ-- His*ft andCenDiRM44anA Cawrnlbn DNbkb I IMT _ B$ xI1N.an 9o-eN N`Ipk crmu , ---i 'SaNpatripirwn earOY onW N: �nD/�Mvw.k00v.uPy�w'Vl�F�W/in�pNyN(ONpYp.pA' Dxv-�e',I ca•, SF�U_c•�ro�Ya:zl_,,. JnP.:eZo,^p-¢ . i) �VV, qJ Marian Karr From: Maureen Patterson <maureen.p.patterson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 19, 2015 6:41 PM To: Council Subject: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Dear City Council, As a 25 -year Iowa City resident and 10 -year member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City, I encourage you to approve the comprehensive plan amendment to the comprehensive plan to add a three -block area bounded by Burlington Street, Iowa Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street to the Downtown District Section of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. Doing so would be a win-win for the people of Iowa City and the city government. Approving the plan would likely result in the historic UUSIC sanctuary to be saved. The community would be able to hold on to its past while ensuring a vibrant downtown in the future. The city government would get an enhanced fire station and city offices, ensuring safety and governmental efficiency for the long term. The plan proposed by Jesse Allen for the sight is not rampant development. It is sensitive, environmental construction that respects the surrounding areas. It allows setbacks and gradual increases in building heights. Having level parking outside the city offices is not an effective use of land in such a burgeoning downtown area. Development is inevitable, and this controlled development also includes historic preservation. As an active participant in UUSIC's plan to relocate, I can tell you that we interviewed a lot of developers, including some huge developers from out of state. The only one who talked both about giving the city government enhanced features and saving the UUSIC sanctuary was Jesse Allen. As a local developer, he has a vested interest in ensuring the vitality of this community. I do not think you could go wrong with saying "yes" to the comprehensive plan amendment. Thank you for listening to my point of view, Maureen Patterson 1929 Hannah Jo Ct. Iowa City, IA 52240 Marian Karr From: skb <sharonbeckman@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:56 AM To: Council Subject: City Council Meeting tonight Dear City Council, Approving the comprehensive plan amendment to add the three -block downtown area that includes the historic Unitarian Universalist Society building, located at the corner of Iowa Avenue and South Gilbert, would clearly demonstrate that Iowa City can encourage downtown development while honoring its history. Responsible development is in everyone's best interest and leads to a diverse and thriving cityscape. Thank you for your consideration, Sharon Beckman Iowa City rt Marian Karr From: Jane E DeWitt <jane.dewitt@drake.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:30 AM To: Council Subject: Comments on Downtown District Decision To the City Council, I moved to Iowa City in 1986 and joined the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City in 1994. As a member of UUSIC, I support the approval of the amendment to the comprehensive plan to add a three -block area bounded by Burlington Street, Iowa Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street to the Downtown District Section of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. Of course, I hope that such a decision would result in saving the historic UUSIC building. I also believe the decision would have a positive impact for the city and its offices and fire station. In addition, the decision would support a local developer who has plans for investing in our community in a way that respects the UUSIC building, as well as the broader history and interests of our city. Thank you for listening to the voices of the community you serve. Jane E DeWitt 9 Wellesley Way Iowa City IA 52245 319-621-5033 lane. dewittAdrake. edu -7e7� Marian Karr From: Jeffery Ford <jeffery1ford36@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 3:44 PM To: Council Subject: Comprehensive plan amendment Dear Members of the City Council, As an Iowa City resident, I strongly encourage you to approve the comprehensive plan amendment to the comprehensive plan to add a three -block area bounded by Burlington Street, Iowa Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street to the Downtown District Section of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. Having level parking outside the city offices is not an effective use of land in such a burgeoning downtown area. As I understand the plan, the city government would get an enhanced fire station and city offices, ensuring safety and governmental efficiency for the long term. This would be a win for the city government. The plan proposed by Jesse Allen for the sight is sensible and enhances the area. Thank you for your service, Jeffery L Ford IOWA CITY South District Plan DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND DEVELOP4ENT SERVICES lAll C r i A t South Iowa City •I0 F'. C' M'w .. 41038'44.30" N 91031 a Getting to know South Iowa City Bike tours. Interviews with neighborhood representatives and agencies, real estate agents, developers, school staff, property owners, business owners. Input opportunities at neighborhood events—National Night Out, Family -to - Family, Party in the Park, Grant Wood Back -to School Event. On-line survey. Neighborhood Workshop (Oct. 6) Open Houses (November 6, 9, 12) Other Sources—Broadway Neighborhood Center studies Assets Recreational amenities: close to natural areas trails and parks Location: close to work schools recreation Diversity: economic, cultural, generational—lots of families and kids. Affordability: great housing for young families and empty nesters. 7 Obstacles • Lack of street connectivity—missing east -west connector. Heavy reliance on Sycamore and Highway 6. • Balance of housing—concentration of multi -family. • Need for a stronger sense of place—create stronger social connection and stronger sense of belonging. • Perception—a distorted/inaccurate sense of what South Iowa City is like. Land Use Similar to the district plan adopted in 1997 and the IC2030 plan. • Principally single-family in neighborhood interior—low to medium density. Zoning code now allows duplexes on corner lots in all single family zones. • Multi -family locations are consistent with what has been shown in previous plans (1997 and IC2030 Plan). • Other opportunities for "Low to Medium Mixed Residential" through a Planned Development Overlay or form -based cod • Little change to areas designated for commercial. Additional housing in the South District and in the Riverfront Crossing will likely benefit commercial areas. Low -Medium Density Single -Family Residential Low -Medium Density Mixed Residential Muhi-family Commercial Mixed use Commercial School Public Park /Open Space Private Open Space/ Sensitive Area --- Other Public Property Historic Property Low/Medium Density Mixed Residential Intended for medium to high density single family residential development, including zero lot line development, duplexes, townhouses, and narrow lot detached single family housing. Low density multi -family residential may also be appropriate if buildings are designed in a manner that is compatible in scale and design to the lower scale residential dwellings in the neighborhood. Suitable for sites where a single -loaded street is desirable to provide visibility and access to public open space, or where clustering is desirable. In the area near the intersection of McCollister Blvd. and Sycamore Street, a town square -type neighborhood design could develop with a mix of townhouses, duplexes and low density multi -family buildings that are oriented toward a central town -square park. Care should be taken in the design of these properties to ensure that residential entries are oriented toward the town square park and toward adjacent streets with parking located behind buildings and screened from public view to provide an attractive, pedestrian - oriented residential character to the streetscape along the park and along neighborhood streets. ry V r 7 l 1d1 k � V1 M i +v VOW !b$r2t �~ I 41 Ij, ' by ` r Ak a, a; r ._ ! . Streets If there is one class of improvements which is more necessary, which becomes more permanent and unalterable, or which exerts a stronger influence upon the individuality and general physical aspect of the city, than any other, it is the layout of the streets. The street layout determines, in a very large degree, how the people shall live, how they shall travel to and fro, how they shall work and play; it has a direct influence upon the character of the home and its surroundings, upon the safety, comfort and convenience of the people, and upon the efficiency of government and the public service." —B. Antrim Haldeman (1914) a A PARK TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA jo 4 KIIXI SOC( PAF Cross section of the South Sycamore St. extension J " J 5ft. 14 ft. 6 ft. 11 ft. 11 ft. 6 ft. 24 ft. 8 ft. Highway 6 7 Walkability Improving walkability across the South District and between neighborhoods as new development occurs. ■ Improve or extend safe access to schools, parks, commercial areas as development occurs and with infill improvements. ■ Providing connection for neighborhoods east of the Greenway. ■ Principles of walkability: 0 Physical access—sidewalks, trails, crosswalks, etc. How far is it? Is there a practical route? Are there places to walk to? Is the walk safe and pleasant? —---——-———--—-——— '.� FAIAMEADOWS PARK i a 1 _ ------------ 1 tl •1 1 1� 1 1 Neighborhood � 1 i Norah--- - i Neighborhood _ ________M5causiEg ----------- lt2uLEy9�__., •• Alexander South Greenway i•• ` Neighborhood 1 Neighborhood 11 1 ee 1 1, 1 1 t ` 1 [KciVif, Lowto Wd.rn[ vty Revd.n ■ Low to Wd.m Mu RevEenwl M.F fwnay � Cgmml2iel Mixed Use W Pudic Park/Open Spee E Prhit<Own Spee ■ School ■ ahw Putai Pmmny -- Trail /WM v&wdk Trvtk Sew, Une SYCAMORE GREENWAY 0 m k Neighborhood Identity & Quality of Life ■ Fostering a stronger sense of community that embraces all residents— renters and homeowners. ■ Projecting a positive image of South Iowa City as a sustainable district based on its diversity; natural and recreational amenities; proximity to work, schools, shopping; affordability, and inclusive, family -friendly neighborhoods. Expanding opportunities and organized activities for youth NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE 2015 SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the 2015 Sewer Rehabilitation Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th day of October, 2015, 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of October, 2015, 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 606 North Gilbert Street, also described as part of Lot 5 in Block 51, 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND 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 and estimated cost for the construction of the Mercer Park Playground Replacement Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th day of October, 2015, 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