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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-16 CorrespondenceAugust 16, 2016 Johnson County Board of Adjustment 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Conditional Use Permit for 4522 Taft Avenue SE Dear Members of the Board, CITY OF IOWA CITY The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request submitted to Johnson County by General Tree Service for a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a tree service business as a home occupation at 4522 Taft Ave SE. The Johnson County Zoning Code requires review by the City for all conditional use permits for property within the Fringe Area. In a memo dated August 4, 2016, City Staff noted that because the site for the conditional use is outside of the Iowa City growth boundary, it is unlikely to have negative impacts on existing or planned development within Iowa City in the near future. However, the future land use of the area is uncertain and as the city expands into growth areas, it is important to ensure compatible land uses. If the County chooses to approve the Conditional Use Permit, staff recommends that it be limited for a term of 15 years. At the end of the 15 -year term, the status of development within the area could be reassessed. At its August 4b meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit for a limited period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals. The City Council concurs with the Commission and recommends that the Conditional Use Permit requested by General Tree Service be approved for a limited period of 15 years with the possibility for renewal in the future. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, JiThrogmorton Mayor August 16, 2016 Johnson County Board of Adjustment 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Conditional Use Permit Dear Members of the Board, The Iowa City City Council and submitted to Johnson County by Gi a tree service business as a home requires review by the City for all c Za�s� CITY OF IOWA CITY Taft Avenue SE Planning and Zoning Commission have i I Tree Service for a Conditional Use Permit iV.kation at 4522 Taft Ave SE. The Johnson nal use permits for property within i7ri In a memo dated August 4, 2016, City Shv of the Iowa City growth boundary, it i development within Iowa City in the near as the city expands into growth areas, it chooses to approve the Conditional Use Per At the end of the 15 -year term, the status of At its August 4m meeting, the Iowa City Ph Conditional Use Permit for a limited period The City Council concurs with the requested by General Tree Service b' renewal in the future. / Thank you for your Sincerely, Jim Th Mayor -w,dd the request fflow operation of my Zoning Code Area. noted that because the site the conditional use is outside unlikely to have negati impacts on existing or planned ture. However, the fu land use of the area is uncertain and s important to a compatible land uses. If the County �it, staff reco ends that it be limited for a term of 15 years. the area could be reassessed. Afid Zoning Commission recommended approval of this years with the possibility of future renewals. on and recommends that the Conditional Use Permit for a limited period of 15 years with the possibility for of our comr+nts on this application. I r-=�1-=•p`i CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: August 4, 2016 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Bob Miklo Re: Conditional Use Permit General Tree Service General Tree Service has submitted an application to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment for a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a tree service as a home business at 4522 Taft Ave SE. The property is located on the east side of Taft Ave SE approximately 2,500 feet south of its intersection with Highway 6 in Scott Township, outside of the City's growth boundary but within Fringe Area B of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. The Johnson County Ordinance requires that cities be allowed to review Conditional Use Permits within their extraterritorial jurisdiction. Conditional Use Permits in Johnson County require a 4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve if the use is opposed by a vote of the City Council. The current zoning of the site is Agricultural (A). Properties to the west, south and east are also zoned agricultural. The property to the west recently was granted an extension of a conditional use permit to allow a trucking business as a home occupation. The properties to the south and east are farmed. The property to the north is zoned Highway Commercial (CH) and is developed with a manufactured home park. The applicant wishes to construct a home and a building in which they plan to store trucks and other equipment used in their business. The hours of operation would generally be between dawn and dusk. One or two non -family employees would work from this site and would pick up trucks and other equipment for transport to a job site. No business, other than storage, would be conducted at this location. As noted above, the proposed site is outside of the Iowa City growth boundary and is therefore unlikely to have negative impacts on existing or planned development within Iowa City in the near future. However, the future land use of the area is uncertain and as the city expands into growth areas it is important to ensure compatible land uses. If the County chooses to approve the Conditional Use Permit, staff recommends that it be limited for a term of 15years. At the end of the 15 year term the status of city growth within the area could be reassessed. If it is determined that the city is not growing in that direction the County could then consider reapproving a Conditional Use Permit, however if growth patterns indicate that the tree service business has become incompatible with development in the area, the County could choose to not extend the permit. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a tree service business at 4522 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals. Approved by: ....l11 11 ........ Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Application letter ti m�' Y SKOI�-�Q REALTY Johnson County Board of Adjustment 913 S Dubuque St Suite 204 Iowa City, IA 52240 To Whom it May Concern, July 14, 2016 I am representing Mickey and Sarah McGrew who wish to purchase property to reside and operate their business at Parcel #0932327001 Aka 4522 Taft Ave SE, Iowa City, IA 52240. The purchase of this property is contingent on the Board of Adjustment granting a conditional use permit allowing them to use the property in this manner. Please see the attached purchase agreement for your consideration. The McGrews own and operate General Tree Services. Their business is to perform various tree services including but not limited to tree trimming and removal. They are seeking a conditional use permit to reside at and operate their tree service from the same location. They employ one person at present who meets them at their shop space to drive equipment from their shop location to where their services are being performed. All other employees report to the jobsite and not the shop location. At most, parking for 2 employees will be required. Their hours of operation vary with season and weather. It is reasonable to assume dawn to dusk travel only for a couple of trucks as the work itself is performed on site wherever tree repairs or removals are needed. No signage is required or requested. The McGrews have attached along with their conditional use permit request (10) copies of their proposed site plan as required. It identifies re -use of the existing site access with minor revisions of the existing lane at the back %: of the property to accommodate the home and structures that they intend to build. They plan to build an approximately 1500 SF at main level ranch style home (30ftx50ft) plus an attached 24ft by 30ft garage for their personal residence. They also plan on building a 60ft by 120 ft post frame steel building with 16 ft sidewalls where they will store their equipment to keep it out of view and out of the elements. They may reside in part of the post frame building while building their residence and convert to office space when residence is complete. This would be coordinated with the AHJ when applying for building permits. Water sewer would be private well and septic. Electric is available at the property and their usage would be minimal within typical usage of farmstead. I hope this clearly addresses and explains the purpose of Mickey and Sarah McGrew's Conditional Use Permit Request for 4522 Taft Ave SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 This is submitted to comply with tree Johnson County Planning, Development, and Sustainability's Conditional Use Permit Request for said property. Kindly notify our office if additional information is required. Regards ason Hayes Skogman Realty Associate — Monica Hayes Team 2530 Corridor Way Coralville, IA 52241 319-625-6427 ( Office ) 319-330-9201 ( Cell ) jasonhayes@skogman.com --* TAFTAVE SE __ Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2016 — Formal Meeting Page 3 of 6 Parsons noted that this land with its close proximity to downtown and the historical neighborhoods to the east this will be a desirable area in the future and it is obvious that this code amendment has been well thought out by Staff. Signs stated he likes the addition of the set business hours to keep the goal of maintaining that neighborhood transition. Freerks asked if property owners were made aware of this change, as there was no public present this evening. Howard noted the business operation hours wouldn't affect any of the businesses that are there now, they are all grandfathered in, but the regular required notifications of this meeting and agenda were followed. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. REZONING ITEM (REZ16-00006): Discussion of an application submitted by the City of Iowa City for a rezoning of multiple properties encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, Washington Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central Business Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside Mixed Use (EMU). Howard explained that this would be implementing the Code Amendment that the Commission just recommending and set the new zoning for this area. Staff is recommending approval. Martin asked again if all the property owners in this area were notified of the proposed change. Howard said there was a neighborhood meeting as well as notification to all by personal letter. Freerks opened the public hearing. Seeing no one Freerks closed the public hearing. Theobald moved to approve REZ16-00006 the rezoning of multiple properties encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, Washington Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central Business Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside Mixed Use (EMU). Martin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. COUNTY CONDITIIONAL USE (CU16-00003): Discussion of an application submitted to Johnson County from Mickey and Sarah McGrew (General Tree Service) for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a tree trimming and removal business located at 4522 Taft Avenue SE in Area B of the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area. Martin noted that the realtor representing Mickey and Sarah McGrew stopped in her office to Planning and Zoning Commission August 4, 2016 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 6 ask how long this meeting tonight would be and noted that their offer on the property was no longer contingent on receiving this conditional use. Martin stated she has no interest in this situation and responded with no information. Howard began the staff report showing where the property is located, on Taft Avenue south of Highway 6, it is outside the City's growth area but inside the Fringe Area. As always the conditional use permits for the County that are in the Fringe Area need approval by the City Council. If the City Council doesn't approve the conditional use, it does take 4/5 of the County Board of Adjustment to approve a conditional use. The area is currently zoned agricultural, the McGrews wish to have a tree service business as well as their home at the location. Staff is recommending that the conditional use permit be limited to a term of 15 years with the possibility of renewal. While Staff doesn't feel it will have any negative impact on existing or near -future development within Iowa City the long-term future use is uncertain so a limit will allow for a revisit to ensure compatible land uses. Staff recommends that the City forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a tree service business at 4522 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals. Hensch asked if this land was immediately west of Breckenridge Trailer Court. Howard confirmed it was. Freerks asked if there was a set limit of number of employees in a county home-based business. Howard did not have the answer to that question. Hensch noted that he had this company cut down trees in his yard after a wind storm that he has one employee and hires extra employees when needed and they just meet them at the job site. Freerks opened the public hearing. Seeing no one Freerks closed the public hearing. Signs moved to recommend to Council to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a tree service business at 4522 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals. Parsons seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JULY 21, 2016 Signs moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 21, 2016 with edits. Parson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. r P�'�i~•®�, CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: August 4, 2016 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Karen Howard, Associate Planner Re: Follow-up to discussion of new Eastside Mixed Use Zone At your July 21 meeting during discussion of the proposed Eastside Mixed Use (EMU) Zone and associated form -based zoning language, there were questions about the size and hours of operation of commercial uses that would be allowed. In the current draft, new commercial and mixed-use buildings would not be allowed in the EMU District except along Van Buren Street, which is where most of the commercial buildings are currently located. However, commercial uses would be allowed within other allowed building types. For instance, small businesses like Fired Up Iowa City, which is located in an old house, would be allowed. During public discussion, concerns were expressed about noise, bright lights, and commercial activity that may detract from the residential living environment in the neighborhood, even from small businesses. The restaurant on Washington Street, which is open on some days until 4 AM, was cited as an example of commercial activity that has been a problem for nearby residents. It was suggested that in order to ensure that the area maintains an environment supportive of residential living, commercial uses should have limited hours of operation and that appropriate exterior lighting standards be established. The Commission requested staff to explore solutions that would continue to allow opportunities for small businesses, but in a manner that does not compromise the livability of the neighborhood. Secondly, staff noted a minor discrepancy between the language in the Riverfront Crossings Code and the graphic that illustrates the side and rear setback standards for surface parking areas in several of the subdistricts. Staff recommends correcting the language to be consistent with the graphic, since the graphic is consistent with the intent of the parking location standards. Discussion of Solutions: Since it is a goal of the Central District Plan to develop zoning code amendments to ensure that any redevelopment in the EMU District provides an appropriate transition from the intensity of activity in downtown Iowa City to the lower intensity expected in a residential neighborhood, staff agrees that reasonable standards should be established for commercial uses that tend to draw a lot of customers, such as restaurants, retail, and personal service uses. Staff looked at several other form -based codes and found examples of form - based districts similar to the EMU District where such limitations have been established. Staff recommends that Commercial Recreational Uses, Eating Establishments, Sales -Oriented Retail, and Personal Service-oriented Retail uses not be open to the public between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am. For less intensive commercial uses, such as offices, that are generally not open to the public or do not generate a lot of vehicle or pedestrian traffic, staff finds that additional regulation beyond the general form -based standards of the zone are not warranted. 08- _ 2e(2) Page 2 With regard to lighting standards, the original draft recommends that the EMU District be included in the Medium Illumination District, E2, similar to other medium to high density multi- family zones and lower intensity commercial zones. The allowances in this lighting district are appropriate to provide for safety and security, while preventing over -lighting that may disturb adjacent residents. Since lots are quite small in the EMU District and the amount of light allowed is based on the lot area not covered by buildings, the exterior lighting will be quite limited. In some cases, the standards have only allowed what is necessary according to the Building Code for security purposes at building entrances. The specific issue mentioned at your last meeting involves an older fixture that would not be allowed today that is located in the public alley right- of-way and is owned by Mid -American Energy. As Mid -American has been replacing over time their older fixtures, staff will contact Mid -American to see if they will put it on their schedule for replacement to a newer, downcast fixture. Recommendation: To address the aforementioned issues, staff recommends the following changes to the form -based code: In Section 14 -2G -3B-2, amend paragraph f. to disallow Animal -Related Commercial Uses and add a new paragraph g. as follows: f. Animal -related Commercial Repair -oriented Retail and Alcohol Sales -oriented Retail uses are not allowed in the Eastside Mixed Use District. g. In the Eastside Mixed Use District Commercial Recreational Uses, Eating Establishments, Sales -Oriented Retail and Personal Service-oriented Retail uses shall not be open to the public between the hours of 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM, except if located in a storefront with frontage on Van Buren Street or Burlington Street. In addition, staff recommends the following change to the setback standards for surface parking, loading, and service areas in Sections 14-2G-3A-4b(3a) & 14-2G-3B-4b(3a) correcting the language in the code to be consistent with the Parking and Service Placement Diagrams in the form -based code: (3) Side (G) and Rear (H) Setbacks and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: ' FRPR. eF 0' where PaFkiRg me shared Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirements as principal buildings. Setback area shall be landscaped to the S2 Standard. Approved by: Department of Neighborhood and Development Services r ^lam.®o'r CITY OF IOWA CITY Z -ft �� MEMORANDUM Date: July 21, 2016 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Karen Howard, Associate Planner Re: Zoning Code amendments to create a new form -based code district and clarify and refine language in the Riverfront Crossings Code Background: In May of 2015, The City Council amended the City's Comprehensive Plan based on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to incorporate portions of the blocks between Van Buren and Johnson Streets, south of Jefferson Street and north of Burlington Street into the Central Planning District. This area has historically been considered a transitional area between downtown Iowa City and the residential neighborhoods to the east. In addition to incorporating this area into the Central Planning District, the City Council established a goal to develop zoning code amendments to address site and building design standards, building height and scale, and setbacks to ensure that any redevelopment in this area is compatible with the character and scale of the traditional residential neighborhood east of downtown Iowa City. The current zoning of properties in this area is largely Central Business Support (CB -5) or Central District Service (CB -2), neither of which will result in the pattern of development envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan, as these central business zones require any new buildings to be designed as mainstreet-style commercial buildings that may have residential uses on the upper floors with little or no building setbacks from the street or from adjacent properties. While these building types are desirable in a downtown setting, they are out of character within a traditional urban residential neighborhood. In addition, if a property is redeveloped, the current Central Business zoning would force the property owner/developer to build commercial space in a location where it is less likely to be successful. Discussion of Solutions: Form -based zoning, such as applies in the Riverfront Crossings District, has proved to be a more refined, yet flexible tool that can be fine-tuned to specific areas of the community to achieve the character of development envisioned by the community. Using this same technique to implement goals of the recent Comprehensive Plan amendments, staff has drafted amendments to the zoning code to create a new form -based zoning district, the Eastside Mixed Use District (EMU), for the areas currently zoned CB -2 and CB -5 located south of Jefferson Street between Van Buren and Johnson Streets and north of Burlington Street. Two abutting properties zoned RNS-20, have also been included in the new district, since redevelopment to building forms that are more in character with the surrounding neighborhood may be beneficial to both the community and the property owners. The boundaries of this new district are illustrated on the attached maps. One of the maps shows the existing zoning of the properties and the other would become the Eastside Mixed Use District's regulating plan, which designates the east -west streets as primary streets. Van Buren Street, the only north -south street in the district, would be considered a secondary street for purposes of the new zoning. Page 2 Following is a summary of the provisions that would apply in the Eastside Mixed Use District. In addition, staff has taken the opportunity to clarify and refine some of the standards in the Riverfront Crossings code that have been difficult to administer, confusing, or have not been working as well as we had hoped to achieve the goals of the Riverfront Crossings Plan. Associated amendments to other sections of the zoning code are also included to ensure that standards that relate to parking, design review, accessory uses, special exceptions, exterior lighting and other relevant provisions continue to apply in the areas zoned EMU. These changes are described in a bulleted list below. A red -lined version of the Riverfront Crossings Code (without the graphics) is attached, which highlights the changes. Note that the vast majority of the language in the Riverfront Crossings Code remains unchanged. Only the underlined text is new language to be added to the code and the strike -through notation indicates language to be deleted. We include the code in its entirety so that you can see the new language in context. Once adopted, the new language will be incorporated into the InDesign version that includes the graphics. Graphics in the code will not change other than the addition of the EMU regulating plan, an EMU district locator illustration, and a graphic illustrating the articulation/building scale standard that applies in the Eastside Mixed Use District. Eastside Mixed Use District: The first step in developing a form -based zoning district is to consider the existing or desired character of the area where the code will apply. In this case, the form -based code will apply in a developed part of the Central Planning District that primarily contains homes constructed in the early part of the 20th century. Some infill apartments of more modern design are scattered through the district. Commercial buildings, such as the University of Iowa Community Credit Union, New Pioneer Co-op, a small office building, and a gas station/convenience store are all located along Van Buren Street. A new, larger mixed-use building was recently constructed on Washington Street in accordance with the CB -2 zoning standards. Due to various zoning changes over the years many of the older homes in the district have been divided into apartments and some contain small businesses, yet the historic architectural styles of the original residential buildings create a varied and visually interesting streetscape. Buildings are generally one to three stories in height and set back 15-20 feet from tree -lined streets. Side yards are generally quite narrow. Over the years as houses have been divided into apartments or small businesses, many rear yards have been replaced with parking areas to support the increase in density. Porch and yard frontages predominate, but some have covered stoop and portico frontages consistent with the architectural style of the building. The neighborhood is designed with a gridded street pattern with uniform 320' x 320' square blocks based on the original town plat. Buildings are generally oriented toward the east -west streets with mid -block alleys providing access to rear parking. With these characteristics in mind, staff proposes the following zoning standards for the EMU District: Page 3 Building setbacks: o Primary street: 20' min., 30' max. (porches and stoops and other allowed frontage features may extend into the setback, which is consistent with existing pattern of development) o Secondary street: 10' min. 20' max. o Side setback: 10' min. (except for commercial and mixed-use buildings, which are only allowed along Van Buren and Burlington Streets). o Rear setback: 10' min. or 5' if along an alley Maximum Building Height: 3 stories, not to exceed 35' (no bonus height allowed) Parking located behind buildings or within buildings with access from the alley. Mid -block surface parking is allowed along the secondary street behind buildings that front on a primary street, but must be screened with low masonry walls and landscaping. A new articulation and modulation standard is inserted into the code that will apply in the EMU District. It is similar to what applies in the Central Planning District rather than the more urban standard that applies in the Riverfront Crossings District. Buildings that are greater than 40' in width must be broken into modules that give the appearance of smaller, individual buildings, as illustrated below, with each module no greater than 30 feet in width and distinguished by variations in the wall plane with corresponding changes in the roofline. In addition there is a maximum building width of 60 feet along primary street frontages, unless the building is designed with a landscaped forecourt of significant depth. This standard will help maintain a scale and rhythm of buildings similar to the existing pattern of development. Module Module -� I' -Module Existing New MF Building 0 Existing The architectural style standard that applies in Central Planning District has been working well since adopted in 2005 to ensure that new buildings fit into the historic character of the central neighborhoods. Since developers are familiar with this standard, staff recommends that the same provision apply in the EMU District. The code language requires that buildings be designed in a manner that is consistent with a historic architectural style typical of residential buildings in the Central Planning District, including Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Craftsman Bungalow, American Foursquare, Prairie Style, Period Revival, or Eclectic. Form and mass of the building, roof configuration and pitch, style and placement of windows and doors, porch and entrance features, and building trim and detailing must be consistent with the chosen style. Land Uses: Same as allowed in the CB -5 Zone, except for the following: Page 4 o Cottage Homes allow an unlimited number of bedrooms, but are still subject to maximum occupancy of no more than 3 unrelated persons; o Number of 3 bedroom units in multi -dwelling, apartment, and mixed use buildings may not exceed 20%. o Drinking Establishments are not allowed. o Repair -oriented and Alcohol -oriented retail uses are not allowed. o Quick Vehicle Service Uses (gas stations) are only allowed at the corner of Burlington and Van Buren Streets by special exception. o Commercial and Mixed Use buildings are only allowed on properties with frontage on Van Buren or Burlington Street. Proposed changes to the Riverfront Crossings Code: 1. Clarify how grade is measured in Riverfront Crossings and the new Eastside Mixed Use District. While the current standard is working well, the added language will more clearly describe how grade should be measured on sloping sites. 2. Lower the percentage of 3 -bedroom units allowed in apartment buildings in the Riverfront Crossings areas south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, from 30% to 20%. Make a similar change in West Riverfront south of Benton Street. Establish a maximum of 20% 3 -bedroom units within apartment buildings in the Eastside Mixed Use District. Maintain the 30% standard in areas close to the UI campus where the Riverfront Crossings Plan encourages high density student housing. This change to the code is to encourage a mix of multi -family units that are more affordable to other populations besides college students in areas of Riverfront Crossings located further from the UI campus, but still close to the new park, trails, and neighborhood serving commercial services. In the University Impact Area, apartments are in high demand by students and, therefore, tend to be priced by the bedroom rather than by the unit. With each bedroom renting for $500-$700+ per month, 3 -bedroom units tend to be out of financial reach for most families, retirees on a fixed income, young couples, and for young workers just entering the job market. In addition, the market is still trying to catch up to the demand for smaller units, so right now these units are renting at a premium. This ordinance change will encourage construction of more studios, one, and two-bedroom units, which will help level the playing field between student renters and other populations seeking housing in the central city and over time may reduce the premium currently being paid for smaller units. 3. Delete the provision in the South Gilbert Subdistrict that restricts "drinking establishments' to locations designated as 'required retail storefronts' on the regulating plan. Maintain the current 500 -foot spacing rule between drinking establishments, which will prevent an over -concentration of bars in any one area. 4. Clarify Burlington Street setback standards to ensure that the setback area is maintained at the same grade as the public sidewalk to ensure safe pedestrian movement along this high traffic corridor. 5. With regard to exemptions from the upper floor stepback requirements for corner fagade treatments, clarify how far a corner treatment can extend before the stepback is required (one fagade bay - max. 35 feet). 6. Establish safer balcony setback standards by clarifying that balconies shall not extend any closer than 8 feet to a side or rear lot line, unless the balcony abuts an alley or Page 5 permanent open space. The current standard would allow the outer edges of balconies on abutting lots to be too close together, which not only makes these outdoor living spaces less private, but creates a safety hazard. The new standard ensures minimum space of 16 feet between balconies on abutting lots. 7. In general arcade and gallery frontages are not allowed. The new language clarifies what we mean by "arcades" and "galleries." In addition, the new language makes some allowance for upper floors to cantilever beyond the ground level floor in subdistricts that allow taller buildings, provided the projecting facade is at least 16' above ground level and there is no colonnade that impedes pedestrian movement. 8. Add some additional flexibility in the frontage types that are allowed for certain building types. Allow the "porch and yard" frontage for Townhouses. For mixed-use buildings that have a horizontal mix of uses allow residential frontage types, including terrace, stoop, and portico for those portions of the ground level fagade that are residential. 9. Require landscaped planters or planter boxes along at least 50% of the length of the railings surrounding street -fronting outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes. This will create more attractive street frontages and will prevent these fenced areas from looking cage -like. Other cities, such as Chicago, have adopted a similar standard, which helps to make urban streetscapes green, colorful and inviting during the warmer months when street life is at its peak. 10. Clarify the storefront window coverage standard so window area is concentrated on building facades between 2 and 10 feet in height above adjacent ground level. Adopt additional standards consistent with recent recommendations from the retail storefront consultants. 11. Reduce minimum projection of awnings or canopies along street -facing facades from 5' to 4'. 12. Adjust the portico frontage standard to allow porticos to be larger. Size has proven to be too restrictive for larger buildings where larger, more prominent entrances would be in better proportion to the fagade length. 13. Clarify the description of a Liner Building, mentioning that it is intended to provide for more active, pedestrian -oriented building uses along a street frontage. 14. Specify that required street trees shall be over -story trees planted in the public right-of- way between the public sidewalk and the street curb at a ratio of 1 tree per 30 feet of frontage. This standard is consistent with the diagram in the code and with the Riverfront Crossings Plan. 15. Require pedestrian passages to mid -block areas for any building that has a fagade length greater than 200 feet and increase the required width of passages from 10' to 20'. Currently this standard only applies to buildings with non-residential uses. These mid - block passages would also help to break up long buildings and provide usable open space between residential buildings. 16. Reduce maximum length of upper floor fagade from 1 00'to 50' before a fagade recess is required. This is more consistent with the existing lot and block pattern in the Riverfront Crossings District and will prevent long flat facades. 17. Clarify building entry standards to ensure that prominent entrances face the street. 18. Delete the requirement that apartment buildings and multi -dwellings have a minimum ground floor height of 11 feet, since this is taller than most residential building floors and the likelihood of new residential space being converted to commercial space would be rare. Page 6 19. Clarify and refine some of the building material standards and window type standards. Several architects on recent projects have provided additional information that has been helpful in providing clarity to the standards and also will provide more variety and flexibility in material choices. 20. Disallow "residential leasing signs." These signs tend to be general advertisements for large residential leasing companies rather than a helpful indication that units are available in a particular apartment building. They tend to detract from the residential character of apartment buildings and the neighborhood. This change will be consistent with forthcoming changes being proposed for the City's sign code. 21. Continue to allow freestanding signs in the West Riverfront District, but restrict the height to 15 feet. 22. Clarify the minor adjustment provisions as follows: • Clarify sections of the code that are adjustable (current language is not clear). • Create more flexibility for adjustments for liner buildings and civic buildings and institutional buildings, which may not fit into the specific requirements in the code due to their unique size (in the case of liner buildings) or unique design (in the case of civic or institutional buildings). • Allow adjustments for deviations from the fagade continuity requirements for small or irregularly shaped lots where there is practical difficulty meeting the standard. • Allow some flexibility in the frontage standards for unique circumstances, such as small buildings on corner lots, where meeting the storefront window standard is difficult along both frontages and for large buildings where larger entranceway features are appropriate. Amendments to other sections of the Zoning Code: a. Establish minimum parking requirements for the EMU District that are the same as apply in the Central Crossings District. For residential uses, the standard is the same as currently applies in the CB -2 Zone. For the limited amount of commercial uses that would be allowed in this district, the requirement is 1 space per 500 square feet of floor area. On -street parking will count toward the commercial parking requirement. For example, the New Pioneer Co-op would get credit for the on -street parking that is along the street in front of their store. In addition, small commercial spaces less than 1200 square feet in size will be exempt from the parking requirement. b. Amend the code so alternatives to minimum parking requirements and construction and design standards for off-street parking and structured parking apply in the EMU District. c. Delete the provision that requires that development must "qualify for bonus height, bonus floor area, or other development assistance or financial incentive from the City" in order to qualify for a parking reduction under the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District, The project will still have to demonstrate that it "includes uses, elements or features that further housing, economic development or other goals of the Comprehensive Plan." This will allow smaller, more modest projects that are not seeking additional building height, floor area or any financial assistance from the City, to qualify to pay a fee in lieu of providing parking. d. Amend the Design Review section of the code so that development in the EMU District is reviewed in a manner consistent with how design review applies in the Riverfront Page 7 Crossings Zones. Generalize the language to apply to "form -based code districts" so that these sections of the zoning code do not have to be amended every time the City adds a new form -based code district. e. Amend several minor accessory use provisions, so they apply in the EMU District; f. Amend Table 4C-1, Drive -Through Facilities, indicating that drive-through facilities are not permitted in the EMU District. Note that the existing drive-through for the credit union is legally nonconforming under the property's current CB -5 zoning. This legal nonconforming status will not change when the property is rezoned to EMU. g. Amend the provisions for Quick Vehicle Servicing Uses so that they apply in the Eastside Mixed Use District by special exception only in the specified location. h. Amend 14-5G, Outdoor Lighting Standards, so that the provisions of this Article apply to both the EMU District and the Riverfront Crossings District. These amendments were overlooked when the Riverfront Crossings Code was adopted, so this amendment will ensure that lighting standards apply in both form -based code districts. Recommendation: Staff recommends amending Title 14, Zoning, as described in this memo and as indicated on the attached pages. Approved by: _-7,X Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Eastside Mixed -Use District - JEFFERSON Legend - Eastside Mixed -Use District Primary Streets Z O N Z' � x E Legend - Eastside Mixed -Use District Primary Streets CB10 Legend Eastside Mixed -Use District a RHsza . M CBS JOWA CI39 CBs Ec ( CB2 WASHINGTON BURLINGTON Primary Streets Iowa City Zoning CBS P1 . RM44 IImplm . CB10 j Proposed District Boundary . COl . P2 - RNS20 l' . CB2 MU . RM 12 'IMS20 RNS20 RN& RNS20 City of Iowa City Article G. Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use District Form -Based Development Standards 14-2G-1: INTENT, APPLICABILITY, AND ADMINISTRATION A. Regulating Plan The form -based development standards in the following sections are intended to shape development and redevelopment in the RiveFfrent GFessings DistHet certain districts of the city. The standards are designed to promote the creation of economically vital, mixed-use, pedestrian -friendly districts. The form -based standards describe required development patterns, building and frontage types, and parking locations and treatments. The standards are organized in seven sections—Intent, Applicability, and Administration; Regulating Plan; Subdistrict Standards; Frontage Type Standards; Building Type Standards; Parking Type Standards; and General Requirements—with each section defining building and site development conditions affecting the quality of the built environment and ensuring projects are consistent with the goals, objectives, and guidelines in the Riverfront Crossings and Downtown Master Plan and the Central District Plan. B. Subdistricts The Riverfront Crossings District is divided into subdistricts, which are listed below with the corresponding zoning map symbol. 1. South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC – SD) 2. University Subdistrict (RFC – U) 3. Central Crossings Subdistrict (RFC – CX) 4. Gilbert Subdistrict (RFC – G) 5. Park Subdistrict (RFC – P) 6. South Gilbert Subdistrict (RFC – SG) 7. West Riverfront Subdistrict (RFC – WR) The Eastside Mixed Use District which is located in the Central Planning District is designated with the following zoning map symbol: 1. Eastside Mixed Use District (EMU) C. Applicability All development within the Riverfront Crossings District and Eastside Mixed Use District as designated on the Zoning Map shall be subject to the provisions of this Article and to the Use Regulations and Site Development Standards contained in Chapters 4 and 5 of this Title and, if applicable, the Overlay Zone provision of Chapter 2 14-3. In the case of any inconsistency or conflict between the provisions of this Article, the provision that is more specific to the situation will control. When regulations are equally specific or when it is unclear which regulation to apply, the more restrictive provision will control. For purposes of this Article, grade shall be defined as the average point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk within the area between the building and the streetside property line(s), or when the streetside property line is more than 5' from the building, between the building and a line 5' from the building. Grade shall be calculated measuring the level of the surface of the ground at least every 20' along the entire frontage of the property. If due to unavoidable site conditions, the finished surface of the ground has been or is proposed to be raised by adding fill, the slope of the fill within twenty feet of the building shall not exceed four horizontal to one vertical or twenty-five percent. Any story that has more than 3' of its floor -to -ceiling height above grade along one or more frontages shall be counted as a story for purposes of measuring height. Streetside property lines shall include those abutting approved Pedestrian Streets. D. Design Review Any exterior alterations to, additions to, or new construction of buildings and structures, or alterations or additions to site development, including but not limited to parking areas, landscaping, screening, signage, lighting, and access on property zoned to a Riverfront Crossings or Eastside Mixed Use designation shall be subject to Design Review. Design Review shall be conducted by the Form -Based Code Committee (FBC Committee), as designated by the City Manager. The FBC Committee shall review the proposed development for compliance with the applicable provisions of this Article and the goals and objectives of the adopted Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. 3 14-2G-2: REGULATING PLAN A. Regulating Plan The Riverfront Crossings District Regulating Plan (see Figure 2G-1) and Eastside Mixed Use District Requlatinq Plan (see Figure 2G -1b.) indicate the location and extent of pny subdistricts, primary street designations, required retail storefront locations, and required Ralston Creek Frontage locations. The Regulating Plan identifies public parks and open spaces as well as proposed green space within subdistricts, which includes publicly accessible parks, plazas, and trails and open spaces along the Iowa River and Ralston Creek. Reference to the Regulating Plan is required to determine the applicability of standards included in the Subdistrict Standards, Frontage Types, Building Types, Parking Types, and General Requirements. Figure 2G-1: Regulating Plan for the Riverfront Crossings District Figure 2G-1 b Requlatinq Plan for the Eastside Mixed Use District B. Building Height Diagram The Building Height Diagram (see Figures 2G-2) indicates the building heights permitted in the Riverfront Crossings District. Additienal Specific building height standards can be found in the Section 14-2G-3, Subdistrict Standards. The diagram only indicates the base heights allowed in the respective Subdistrict Standards—bonus height provisions may be applicable (see Section 14 -2G -7G, Building Height Bonus Provisions). Figure 2G-2: Building Height Diagram for the Riverfront Crossings District 4 14-2G-3: SUBDISTRICT STANDARDS A. South Downtown, Park, South Gilbert, and University Subdistricts 1. INTENT The South Downtown, Park, South Gilbert, and University subdistricts of the Riverfront Crossings District (shaded in dark in Figure 2G-3) are intended for high intensity mixed-use development in buildings with active ground floor uses opening onto pedestrian -friendly streetscapes. Buildings are designed with facades aligned along public sidewalks with parking and service areas located behind buildings in rear lot and mid -block locations. The University subdistrict is intended for continued use by the University of Iowa. While not subject to these standards, new and renovated University facilities should adhere to the standards to the extent feasible. Properties within the University subdistrict that are not owned by the University of Iowa, however, must fully comply with all applicable standards below. Figure 2G-3: Subdistrict Locator - South Downtown, Park, South Gilbert, University 2. USES The principal uses allowed in the South Downtown, Park, South Gilbert, and University subdistricts are the same as allowed in the CB -5 Zone, as specified in Table 2C-1 within Article 14-2C, except as noted below. Provisions and special exception approval criteria that apply in the CB -5 Zone also apply in the South Downtown, Park, South Gilbert, and University subdistricts, as set forth in Article 14-413, except as noted below. In addition, the following restrictions and allowances shall apply: a. In the South Downtown and Park subdistricts, Quick Vehicle Servicing Uses are not allowed on any frontage designated as a Primary Street Frontage, as specified on the Regulating Plan. In the South Gilbert subdistrict, Quick Vehicle Servicing Uses are not allowed on any frontage designated as a required retail storefront, as specified on the Regulating Plan. b. Household Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. For Multi -Family Uses, the provisions in Section 14-46-4 are superseded by the standards in this Article and, therefore, do not apply. Residential occupancy is limited to one "household" per dwelling unit, as this term is defined in Article 14-9A, General Definitions. The maximum number of bedrooms per dwelling unit is three. Residential density (units per acre): No maximum. However, in the South Downtown and University subdistricts for Apartment Buildings, Multi -Dwelling Buildings, and Mixed -Use Buildings, the number of 3 -bedroom units per lot may not exceed 30% of the total number of units on the lot. In the t.� South Gilbert and Park Subdistricts for Apartment Buildings, Multi -Dwelling Buildings, and Mixed -Use Buildings the number of 3 -bedroom units per lot may not exceed 20% of the total number of units on the lot. c. Residential Uses are not allowed within required retail storefronts, as specified on the applicable regulating plan River rent ''•sings Regulating Plan, except in mid -block locations along South Gilbert Street, where storefront spaces may be configured as live -work units. d. Independent and Fraternal Group Living Uses are allowed by special exception in the South Downtown and University subdistricts according to the approval criteria set forth in 14-4B-4. Residential occupancy is limited to 1 roomer per 300 square feet of floor area, not including floor area within a garage or structured parking area. These uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. e. Assisted Group Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. Residential occupancy is limited to 1 roomer per 300 square feet of floor area, not including floor area within a garage or structured parking area. f. In the Park and South Gilbert subdistricts, Drinking Establishments iR-Requi=red-Retai4- SteFefFefits, as indicated en the Fegulating plan, and must-a6e meet the applicable Drinking Establishment spacing requirement. 3. PRINCIPAL BUILDING PLACEMENT AND FORM a. Building Types (1) Principal buildings shall comply with Section 14-2G-5, Building Type Standards. The following Building Types are permitted in the South Downtown, Park, South Gilbert, and University subdistricts (see also Table 2G-6): A Tahie 9(;-1- Permitted 6uildino Tvnes — South Downtown. Park. South Gilbert, University, Civic b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-4. Figure 2GA Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: 2' min., 8' max. (except as indicated below). (b) Burlington Street Setback: 10' min., -14' 16' max. Along Burlington Street the minimum front setback area must be reserved for pedestrian movement along the street frontage and, therefore, must be integrated with and maintained at the same grade as the public sidewalk. To ensure safe pedestrian movement along the street frontage at -grade entrances are required and elevated terraces patios stoops porticos or similar may not encroach into the required minimum setback area However, outdoor seating and merchandising areas that are level with the sidewalk may encroach un to 4 feet into the required minimum setback area. (c) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max. from public right-of-way or access easement. 7 Permitted Building Types N C Riverfront E- r V E 0 Crossings y 0) 3 mmV Subdistricts E O F m7�vn OO v.c_7 rvrCp 1 L EC rO ? E -p pi S0 v '> v E X d > v U m COC F a Q > J o V J — V CO South Downtown x x x x x x Park x x x x x x x South Gilbert x x x x x x x x University x x x x x x x b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-4. Figure 2GA Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: 2' min., 8' max. (except as indicated below). (b) Burlington Street Setback: 10' min., -14' 16' max. Along Burlington Street the minimum front setback area must be reserved for pedestrian movement along the street frontage and, therefore, must be integrated with and maintained at the same grade as the public sidewalk. To ensure safe pedestrian movement along the street frontage at -grade entrances are required and elevated terraces patios stoops porticos or similar may not encroach into the required minimum setback area However, outdoor seating and merchandising areas that are level with the sidewalk may encroach un to 4 feet into the required minimum setback area. (c) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max. from public right-of-way or access easement. 7 See Section 14 -2G -7B for additional requirements. (d) Ralston Creek Frontage Setback: 5' min. from stream corridor buffer line. (e) Side Setback (C): 10' min. or 0' if building abuts or will abut the adjacent building, except for apartment buildings and multi -dwelling buildings where the minimum is always 10'. For mixed-use buildings, facades on residential floors abe,ve the 3rd fleef must be set back at least 10' from the side lot line. (f) Rear Setback (D): 10' min. or 5' min. if set back along public alley or private rear lane. (g) Above the 3rd floor (or above the 2nd floor if the height of the first 2 stories is at least 30' above grade) the maximum setback does not apply. (h) Approved forecourt frontages may exceed the maximum setbacks stated above. c. Building Height and Facade Stepbacks (1) Principal building heights shall be regulated as provided below: (a) In the South Downtown subdistrict buildings shall be 2 stories min. and 8 stories max. in height above grade. (b) In the Park, South Gilbert and University subdistricts, buildings shall be 2 stories min. and 6 stories max. in height above grade. Single story buildings may be permitted in midblock locations in the South Gilbert subdistrict. (c) Additional building height may be granted through transfer of development rights or through bonus height provisions as set forth in the Section 14 -2G -7G, Building Height Bonus Provisions. (d) Building heights may be further restricted by FAA regulations. (2) Upper floor building facades facing and visible from streets, plazas, or parks shall step back 10' min. from the lower floor facade as follows: (a) In the South Downtown subdistrict above the 5th floor. (b) In the Park, South Gilbert, and University subdistricts above the 4th floor. (c) At street corners, tower elements or similar corner emphasis treatments may be exempt from the stepback requirement for up to one fa4ade bay (max. 35 feet) as approved by the FBC Committee. (d) The required facade stepback may be established at a lower floor than stated above, provided it is established at least 30' in height above grade. 9 d. Building Projections (1) The following building features may project into setbacks as follows: (a) Bay windows, eaves, cornices, belt courses, buttresses, sills, and other similar features: 2' max. (b) Balconies on upper floors may project up to 6' into front setbacks. Balconies may project beyond non -street -facing facades on upper floors up to 4' max., but shall extend no closer than 4 8' from a side or rear lot line, unless said lot line abuts an alley or permanent open space. (c) Canopies, awnings, stoops, terraces, covered building entries, and similar elements as permitted in Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. (2) Awnings and canopies may also project into public rights-of-way according to the applicable provisions of the Building Code. Certain permitted signs may also project into public rights-of-way according to applicable standards set forth in Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations. Projections into the right-of-way shall not interfere with utilities, street trees and other important right-of-way features. (3) Arcades and galleries projecting beyond ground -level street -facing building facades are not permitted. (An arcade is a fagade with an attached colonnade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway with upper story building space above A gallery is a colonnade that is attached to a ground level fagade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway). Upper floor facades may project (cantilever) up to 5 feet closer to the streetside property line than the ground -level building fa4ade provided that the upper floor fagade does not project into the minimum setback is at least 16 feet clear above the level of the sidewalk and does not include a supporting colonnade within any streetside setback area. e. Building and Frontage Types (1) Principal buildings and building facades shall be designed in compliance with Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards, and Section 14-2G-5, Building Type Standards. f. Facade Continuity (1) To define pedestrian friendly streetscapes and create a mostly continuous frontage of buildings along primary streets, principal buildings shall occupy a min. of 75% of the primary street lot frontage. In the absence of a building along the remainder of the lot frontage, a streetscreen shall be built in compliance with Section 14 -2G -7D. 4. PARKING, LOADING, AND SERVICE AREAS a. Parking shall be provided using a permitted Parking Type appropriate for the selected Building Type in compliance with Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards, and at the minimum ratios specified in 14-5A-4, Minimum Parking Requirements. b. Parking, Loading, and Service Area Placement & Screening Parking, loading, and service areas shall be located within and behind principal buildings in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-5. Figure 2G-5: Parking and Service Placement Diagram (1) Primary Street, Pedestrian Street, and designated Ralston Creek Frontage Setback (E) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (b) Building/Structured Parking: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (c) Underground Parking: 0' min. from primary street building facade. (2) Secondary Street Setback (F) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 10' min. and set back 3' min. from the secondary street building facade and screened by low masonry walls and landscaping as specified for S2 standard - alternative materials (option B), set forth in Article 14-5F, Screening and Buffering Standards. (b) Building/Structured Parking: 2' min. and set back 1' min. from the secondary street building facade and screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: 2' min. and set back 0' min. from secondary street building facade. (3) Side (G) and Rear (H) Setbacks and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 5' min. or 0' where parking is shared with the adjacent property. Setback area shall be landscaped to the S2 standard. (b) Building/Structured Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirements as principal buildings. Parking must be screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirement as principal buildings. (4) Underground parking shall be designed to ensure ground floor finished floor elevations meet 10 elevation requirements for permitted frontage types. (5) For buildings with ground floor residential use, no surface parking shall be closer than 10' to any residential portion of a building (i.e. not including portions of the building containing garage space). This 10' area must be used for walkways and landscaping and/or may be included as part of a larger open space area. If parking spaces are located where headlights of vehicles shine onto a wall containing ground floor windows, said parking spaces must be screened from view of the windows to at least the S2 standard. c. Access to Parking and Service Areas (1) All parking, loading, and service areas shall be accessed from public alleys, private rear lanes, or driveways on secondary streets consistent with the Riverfront Crossings Plan, except where permitted as specified in paragraph (2), below. (2) If access from an alley, private rear lane, or driveway from the secondary street is not feasible due to topography, site conditions, configuration of the lot, and/or other constraints, access to a primary street may be granted by the FBC Committee. Any request for a curb cut on an arterial street will be reviewed according to the applicable provisions set forth in Section 14-5C-6, Arterial Street Access Requirements. d. Construction and Design Standards for Parking Areas (1) The following subsections of Section 14-5A-5, Construction and Design Standards, shall apply: A. Purpose B. Paving Materials C. Parking and Stacking Space Size D. Drainage E. Location F. Standards for Structured Parking H. Design and Layout of Surface Parking Areas I. Landscaping and Tree Requirements within Parking Areas J. Screening and Setback Areas K. Design of Bicycle Parking Areas. 5. ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES a. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of Article 14-4C. However, if the 11 provisions contained in the Riverfront Crossings Code are more specific or restrictive, said provisions shall supersede the provisions of Article 14-4C. b. Garages and parking structures must be located and constructed in compliance with the provisions of paragraph 4, Parking, Loading, and Service Areas. c. Accessory buildings other than garages and parking structures must be located behind principal buildings according to the same setback standards as surface parking. Facades of accessory buildings within public view must be architecturally finished in a manner that is consistent with the principal building. B. Central Crossings Subdistrict and Eastside Mixed Use District 1. INTENT The Central Crossings subdistrict (shaded in dark in Figure 2G-6) is intended for moderate intensity mixed-use development in buildings with entries opening onto pedestrian -friendly public streets and streetscapes. The Eastside Mixed Use District (shaded in dark in Figure 2G -6b) is intended for lower intensity mixed use and residential development in buildings with street -facing entries opening onto pedestrian -friendly streetscapes that provide a transition between higher intensity mixed-use areas in downtown Iowa City and residential neighborhoods to the east. Buildings are designed with facades aligned along primary streets and parking located within buildings behind active uses and in mid -block parking lots and structures. Figure 2G-6: Subdistrict Locator — Central Crossings Figure 2G -6b: Subdistrict Locator— Eastside Mixed Use 2. USES The principal uses allowed in the Central Crossings Subdistrict and Eastside Mixed Use District are the same as allowed in the CB -5 Zone, as specified in Table 2C-1 within Article 14-2C, except as noted below. Provisions and special exception approval criteria that apply in the CB -5 Zone also apply inhe Gen`fal CFessingc bdistrierthese districts as set forth in Article 14-4B, except as noted below. In addition, the following restrictions and allowances shall apply: a. In the Central Crossings Subdistrict, Quick Vehicle Servicing Uses are not allowed on any frontage designated as Primary Street or Ralston Creek Frontage, as specified in the Riverfront Crossings Regulating Plan. In the Eastside Mixed Use District Quick Vehicle Service Uses are not allowed, except by special exception on property at the corner of Burlington and Van Buren Streets. b. Household Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. For Multi -Family Uses, the provisions in Section 14-4B-4 are superseded by the standards in this Article and, therefore, do not apply, unless specifically listed in this section. Residential occupancy is limited to 12 one "household" per dwelling unit, as this term is defined in Article 14-9A, General Definitions. The maximum number of bedrooms per dwelling unit is three, except for single family uses within Cottage Homes, where the number of bedrooms is unrestricted. Residential density (units per acre): No maximum. However, in the Central Crossings Subdistrict, for Apartment Buildings, Multi -Dwelling Buildings, and Mixed -Use Buildings, the number of 3 -bedroom units per lot may not exceed 30% of the total number of units on the lot, except for south of the Iowa -Interstate Rail line, where the number of 3 -bedroom units for these building types may not exceed 20%. In the Eastside Mixed -Use District, the number of 3 -bedroom units for these building types may not exceed 20%. c. Residential Uses are not allowed within required retail storefronts, as specified in the Riverfront Crossings Regulating Plan. d. Assisted Group Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. Residential occupancy is limited to 1 roomer per 300 square feet of floor area, not including floor area within a garage or structured parking area. e. Drinking Establishments are not allowed. f Repair -oriented and Alcohol sales -oriented retail uses are not allowed in the Eastside Mixed Use District. 3. PRINCIPAL BUILDING PLACEMENT AND FORM a. Building Types (1) Principal buildings shall comply with Section 14-2G-5, Building Type Standards. The following Building Types are permitted in the Central Crossings subdistrict (see also Table 2G-6) Tahle 2G-2 Permitted Buildina Tvoes - Central Crossinas Notes: 1 Only allowed on properties with frontage on Van Buren Street or Burlington Street 13 Permitted Building Types c d : o..... mrfrnnt rnn 01 9 .� N C C C Crossings m c v o disIm Subdistricts E m' _E 0 m to c 0 cu v m o o z E E v m o c r E W x V O U K F Q V Central Crossings x x x x x x x x Eastside Mixed Use x x x x x x X(1) X(1) x Notes: 1 Only allowed on properties with frontage on Van Buren Street or Burlington Street 13 b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-7. Figure 2G-7: Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: Central Crossings: 10' min., 16' max. Eastside Mixed Use: Primary (A) 20' min., 30' max. Secondary (B) 10' min. 20'max. (b) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max, from public right-of-way or access easement. See Section 14 -2G -7B for additional requirements. (c) Ralston Creek Frontage Setback: 5' min. from stream corridor buffer line. (d) Side Setback (C): 10' min. or 0' if building abuts or will abut the adjacent building, except for apartment buildings and multi -dwelling buildings where the minimum is always 10'. For mixed-use buildings, facades on residential floors above the 3Fd flee- must be set back at least 10' from the side lot line. (e) Rear Setback (D): 10' min. or 5' min. if set back along public alley or private rear lane. (f) Above the 3rd floor (or above the 2nd floor if the height of the first 2 stories is at least 30' above grade) the maximum setback does not apply. (g) Approved forecourt frontages may exceed the maximum setbacks stated above. c. Building Height and Facade Stepbacks (1) Central Crossings: Except as provided below, principal buildings shall be 4 stories max. in height above grade. (a) Additional building height may be granted through transfer of development rights or through bonus height provisions as set forth in the Section 14 -2G -7G, Building Height Bonus Provisions. (b) Building heights may be further restricted by FAA regulations. 14 (2) Eastside Mixed Use: Principal buildings shall be 3 stories max. in height above grade, not to exceed 35'. (3) Above the 3rd floor, building facades facing and visible from streets, plazas, or parks shall step back 10' min. from the lower floor facade. (a) At street corners, tower elements or similar corner emphasis treatments may be exempt from the stepback requirement for up to one fa4ade bay (max. 35 feet) as approved by the FBC Committee. (b) The required facade stepback may be established at a lower floor than stated above, provided it is established at least 30' in height above grade. d. Building Projections (1) The following building features may project into setbacks as follows: (a) Bay windows, eaves, roof overhangs, cornices, belt courses, buttresses, sills, and other similar features: 2' max. (b) Balconies on upper floors may project up to 6' into front setbacks. Balconies may project beyond non -street -facing facades on upper floors up to 4' max., but shall extend no closer than 418' from a side or rear lot line, unless said lot line abuts an alley or permanent open space. (c) Canopies, awnings, stoops, terraces, covered building entries, and similar elements as permitted in Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. (2) Awnings and canopies may also project into public rights-of-way according to the applicable provisions of the Building Code. Certain permitted signs may also project into public rights-of-way according to applicable standards set forth in Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations. Projections into the right-of-way shall not interfere with utilities, street trees and other important right-of-way features. (3) Arcades and galleries projecting beyond ground -level street -facing building facades are not permitted. (An arcade is a facade with an attached colonnade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway with upper story building space above A gallery is a colonnade that is attached to a ground level fa4ade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway). Upper floor facades may not project closer to the streetside property line than the ground -level building fagade except for building features noted above. e. Building and Frontage Types (1) Principal buildings and building facades shall be designed in compliance with Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards, and Section 14-2G-5, Building Type Standards. f. Facade Continuity 15 (1) Central Crossings: To define pedestrian friendly streetscapes and create a mostly continuous frontage of buildings along primary streets, principal buildings shall occupy a min. of 75% of the primary street lot frontage. In the absence of a building along the remainder of the lot frontage, a streetscreen shall be built in compliance with Section 14 -2G -7D. (2) Eastside Mixed Use: To define pedestrian friendly streetscapes while maintaining a lower intensity development character along primary streets, principal buildings shall occupy a min. of 50% and a max. of 75% of the orimary street lot frontage. 4. PARKING, LOADING, AND SERVICE AREAS a. Parking shall be provided using a permitted Parking Type appropriate for the selected Building Type in compliance with Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards, and at the minimum ratios specified in 14-5A-4, Minimum Parking Requirements. b. Parking, Loading, and Service Area Placement & Screening Parking, loading, and service areas shall be located within and behind principal buildings in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-8. Figure 2G-8: Parking and Service Placement Diagram (1) Primary Street, Pedestrian Street, and designated Ralston Creek Frontage Setback (E) and Screening (a) Surface Parking and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (b) Building/Parking Structure: For parking in the ground floor of a building or structure, 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. For parking in upper floors, 1' min. from street -facing building facade and screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades. (c) Underground Parking: 0' min. from primary street building facade. (2) Secondary Street Setback (F) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 10' min. and set back 3' min. from the secondary street building facade and screened by low masonry walls and landscaping as specified for S2 standard - alternative materials (option B), set forth in Article 14-51', Screening and Buffering Standards. (b) Building/Structured Parking: 10' min. and set back 1' min. from the secondary street building 16 facade and screened from public view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: 10' min. and set back 0' min, from secondary street building facade. (3) Side (G) and Rear (H) Setbacks and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 5' min. or 0' where parking is shared with the adjacent property. Setback area shall be landscaped to the S2 standard. (b) Building/Structured Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirements as principal buildings. Parking must be screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirement as principal buildings. (4) Underground parking shall be designed to ensure ground floor finished floor elevations meet elevation requirements for permitted frontage types. (5) For buildings with ground floor residential use, no surface parking shall be closer than 10' to any residential portion of a building (i.e. not including portions of the building containing garage space). This 10' area must be used for walkways and landscaping and/or may be included as part of a larger open space area. If parking spaces are located where headlights of vehicles shine onto a wall containing ground floor windows, said parking spaces must be screened from view of the windows to at least the S2 standard. c. Access to Parking, Loading, and Service Areas (1) All parking, loading, and service areas shall be accessed from public alleys, private rear lanes or driveways on secondary streets consistent with the Riverfront Crossings Plan, except as allowed in paragraph (2), below. (2) If access from an alley, private rear lane, or driveway from the secondary street is not feasible due to topography, site conditions, configuration of the lot, and/or other constraints, access to a primary street may be granted by the FBC Committee. Any request for a curb cut on an arterial street will be reviewed according to the applicable provisions set forth in Section 14-5C-6, Arterial Street Access Requirements. d. Construction and Design Standards for Parking and Loading Areas (1) The following subsections of Section 14-5A-5, Construction and Design Standards, shall apply: A. Purpose 17 B. Paving Materials C. Parking and Stacking Space Size D. Drainage E. Location F. Standards for Structured Parking H. Design and Layout of Surface Parking Areas I. Landscaping and Tree Requirements within Parking Areas J. Screening and Setback Areas K. Design of Bicycle Parking Areas. 5. ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES a. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of Article 14-4C. However, if the provisions contained in the Riverfront Crossings Code are more specific or restrictive, said provisions shall supersede the provisions of Article 14-4C. b. Garages and parking structures must be located and constructed in compliance with the provisions of paragraph 4, Parking, Loading, and Service Areas. c. Accessory buildings other than garages and parking structures must be located behind principal buildings according to the same setback standards as surface parking. Facades of accessory buildings within public view must be architecturally finished in a manner that is consistent with the principal building. C. Gilbert Subdistrict 1. INTENT The Gilbert subdistrict (shaded in dark in Figure 2G-9) is intended for lower intensity mixed-use development in buildings with street -facing entries opening onto pedestrian -friendly streetscapes. Buildings are designed with facades aligned along primary streets, modest setbacks, and parking located within buildings behind active uses and in mid -block parking lots. This area is intended to create a transition between higher intensity mixed-use areas and lower to medium intensity residential areas. Figure 2G-9: Subdistrict Locator—Gilbert 2. USES The principal uses allowed in the Gilbert subdistrict are the same as allowed in the CB -5 Zone, as specified in Table 2C-1 within Article 14-2C. Provisions and special exception approval criteria that apply in the CB -5 Zone PV also apply in the Gilbert subdistrict as set forth in Article 14-46, except as noted below. In addition, the following restrictions and allowances shall apply: a. Household Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. For Multi -Family Uses, the provisions in Section 14-4B-4 are superseded by the standards in this Article and, therefore, do not apply, unless specifically listed in this section. Residential occupancy is limited to one "household" per dwelling unit, as this term is defined in Article 14-9A, General Definitions. The maximum number of bedrooms per dwelling unit is three, except for single family uses within Cottage Homes, where the number of bedrooms is unrestricted. Residential density (units per acre): No maximum. However, for Apartment Buildings, Multi -Dwelling Buildings, and Mixed -Use Buildings, the number of 3 -bedroom units per lot may not exceed 30% of the total number of units on the lot, except for south of the Iowa -Interstate Rail line where the number of -3 -bedroom units for these building types may not exceed 20%. c. Residential Uses are not allowed within required retail storefronts, as specified in the Riverfront Crossings Regulating Plan. d. Assisted Group Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. Residential occupancy is limited to 1 roomer per 300 square feet of floor area, not including floor area within a garage or structured parking area. e. Building Trade Uses shall be allowed on properties located south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, provided all aspects of the operation are conducted indoors and, except for fleet vehicle parking, outdoor storage of materials and equipment is not allowed. f. Drinking Establishments are not allowed. 3. PRINCIPAL BUILDING PLACEMENT AND FORM a. Building Types (1) Principal buildings shall comply with Section 14-2G-5, Building Types Standards. The following Building Types are permitted in the Gilbert subdistrict (see also Table 2G-6): We" Tnhle 9G-3, Permitted Buildina Tvoes - Gilbert b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-10. Figure 2G-10: Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: 10' min., 20' max. (b) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max. from public right-of-way or access easement. See Section 14 -2G -7B for additional requirements. (c) Side Setback (C): 10' min. or 0' if building abuts or will abut the adjacent building, except for apartment buildings, multi -dwelling buildings, and cottage homes where the minimum is always 10'. For mixed-use buildings, facades on residential floors abeve the 3Fd flee' must be set back at least 10' from the side lot line. (d) Rear Setback (D): 10' min. (e) Above the 3rd floor (or above the 2nd floor if the height of the first 2 stories is at least 30' above grade) the maximum setback does not apply. (f) Approved forecourt frontages may exceed the maximum setbacks stated above. c. Building Height and Facade Stepbacks (1) Except as provided below, principal buildings shall be 3 stories max. in height above grade. 20 Permitted Building Types c Riverfront v 9 ai 3 rn o Crossings — CO cv •a — Subdistricts E m c 00 m = M o so E 0 E v m m O c > > 'S V C F C > O S U m Gilbert x x x x x x x x x x b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-10. Figure 2G-10: Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: 10' min., 20' max. (b) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max. from public right-of-way or access easement. See Section 14 -2G -7B for additional requirements. (c) Side Setback (C): 10' min. or 0' if building abuts or will abut the adjacent building, except for apartment buildings, multi -dwelling buildings, and cottage homes where the minimum is always 10'. For mixed-use buildings, facades on residential floors abeve the 3Fd flee' must be set back at least 10' from the side lot line. (d) Rear Setback (D): 10' min. (e) Above the 3rd floor (or above the 2nd floor if the height of the first 2 stories is at least 30' above grade) the maximum setback does not apply. (f) Approved forecourt frontages may exceed the maximum setbacks stated above. c. Building Height and Facade Stepbacks (1) Except as provided below, principal buildings shall be 3 stories max. in height above grade. 20 (a) Additional building height may be granted through transfer of development rights or through bonus height provisions as set forth in the Section 14 -2G -7G, Building Height Bonus Provisions. (2) Above the 3rd floor, building facades facing and visible from public streets, plazas, or parks shall step back 10' min. from the lower floor facade. (a) At street corners, tower elements or similar corner emphasis treatments may be exempt from the stepback requirement for up to one fagade bay (max. 35 feet) as approved by the FBC Committee. (b) The required facade stepback may be established at a lower floor than stated above, provided it is established at least 30' in height above grade. d. Building Projections (1) The following building features may project into setbacks as follows: (a) Bay windows, eaves, roof overhangs, cornices, belt courses, buttresses, sills, and other similar features: 2' max. (b) Balconies on upper floors may project up to 6' into front setbacks. Balconies may project beyond non -street -facing facades on upper floors up to 4' max., but shall extend no closer than 4 8' from a side or rear lot line, unless said lot line abuts an alley or permanent open space. (c) Canopies, awnings, stoops, terraces, covered building entries, and similar elements as permitted in Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. (2) Awnings and canopies may also project into public rights-of-way according to the applicable provisions of the Building Code Certain permitted signs may also project into public rights-of-way according to applicable standards set forth in Article 14-56 Sign Regulations. Projections into the right-of-way shall not interfere with utilities street trees and other important right-of-way features. (3) Arcades and galleries projecting beyond ground -level street -facing building facades are not permitted. (An arcade is a facade with an attached colonnade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway with upper story building space above A gallery is a colonnade that is attached to a ground level fa4ade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway). Upper floor facades may not project closer to the streetside property line than the ground -level building fa4ade except for building features noted above. e. Building and Frontage Types (1) Principal buildings and building facades shall be designed in compliance with Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards, and Section 14-2G-5, Building Type Standards. 21 f. Facade Continuity (1) To define pedestrian friendly streetscapes while maintaining a lower intensity development character along primary streets, principal buildings shall occupy a min. of 50% and a max. of 75% of the primary street lot frontage. 4. PARKING, LOADING, AND SERVICE AREAS a. Parking shall be provided using a permitted Parking Type appropriate for the selected Building Type in compliance with Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards, and at the minimum ratios specified in 14-5A-4, Minimum Parking Requirements. b. Parking, Loading, and Service Area Placement & Screening Parking, loading, and service areas shall be located within, behind and to the side of principal buildings in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-11. Figure 2G-11: Parking and Service Placement Diagram (1) Primary Street, Pedestrian Street, and designated Ralston Creek Frontage Setback (E) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (b) Surface Parking located to the side of buildings: 10' min. from the streetside property line (E') and set back 3' min. from the primary street building facade (E) and screened by low masonry walls and landscaping as specified for S2 standard - alternative materials (option B), set forth in Article 14-5F, Screening and Buffering Standards. (c) Building/Structured Parking: 15' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (d) Underground Parking: 0' min. from primary street building facade. (2) Secondary Street Setback (F) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: • 10' min. and located 3' min. from the secondary street building facade and screened by low masonry walls and landscaping as specified for S2 standard - alternative materials (option B), set forth in Article 14-5F, Screening and Buffering Standards. 22 (b) Building/Structured Parking: 10' min. and set back 1' min. from the secondary street building facade and screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: 10' min. and set back 0' min. from secondary street building facade. (3) Side (G) and Rear (H) Setbacks and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 5' min. or 0' where parking is shared with the adjacent property. Setback area shall be landscaped to the S2 standard. (b) Building/Structured Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirements as principal buildings. Parking must be screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirements as principal buildings. (4) Underground parking shall be designed to ensure ground floor finished floor elevations meet elevation requirements for permitted frontage types. (5) For buildings with ground floor residential use, no surface parking shall be closer than 10' to any residential portion of a building (i.e. not including portions of the building containing garage space). This 10' area must be used for walkways and landscaping and/or may be included as part of a larger open space area. If parking spaces are located where headlights of vehicles shine onto a wall containing ground floor windows, said parking spaces must be screened from view of the windows to at least the S2 standard. c. Access to Parking, Loading, and Service Areas (1) All parking, loading, and service areas shall be accessed from public alleys, private rear lanes or driveways on secondary streets consistent with the Riverfront Crossings Plan, except as allowed in paragraph (2), below. (2) If access from an alley, private rear lane, or driveway from the secondary street is not feasible due to topography, site conditions, configuration of the lot, and/or other constraints, access to a primary street may be granted by the FBC Committee. Any request for a curb cut on an arterial street will be reviewed according to the applicable provisions set forth in Section 14-5C-6, Arterial Street Access Requirements. d. Construction and Design Standards for Parking and Loading Areas (1) The following subsections of Section 14-5A-5, Construction and Design Standards, shall apply: 23 A. Purpose B. Paving Materials C. Parking and Stacking Space Size D. Drainage E. Location F. Standards for Structured Parking H. Design and Layout of Surface Parking Areas I. Landscaping and Tree Requirements within Parking Areas J. Screening and Setback Areas K. Design of Bicycle Parking Areas. 5. ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES a. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of Article 14-4C. However, if the provisions contained in the Riverfront Crossings Code are more specific or restrictive, said provisions shall supersede the provisions of Article 14-4C. b. Garages and parking structures must be located and constructed in compliance with the provisions of paragraph 4, Parking, Loading, and Service Areas. c. Accessory buildings other than garages and parking structures must be located behind or to the side of principal buildings according to the same setback standards as surface parking. Facades of accessory buildings within public view must be architecturally finished in a manner that is consistent with the principal building D. West Riverfront Subdistrict 1. INTENT The West Riverfront subdistrict (shaded in dark in Figure 2G-12) is intended for commercial and mixed-use development in buildings with street -facing entries opening onto streetscapes designed to provide a comfortable and attractive environment for pedestrians buffered from vehicular traffic on Riverside Drive. Along the west side of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street, buildings are designed with facades fronting onto a pedestrian way and perpendicular parking aligned along a continuous north -south travelway allowing cross -parcel connections among adjacent sites and a reduction in curb cuts along Riverside Drive. Along the Iowa River, buildings are located, oriented, and designed to take advantage of river views. Along streets in this 24 district, buildings are designed with facades aligned parallel to Riverside Drive, Benton Street, and Sturgis Corner Drive, with parking located in mid -block and side yard locations with front yard parking only along the west side of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street, and along some portions of Orchard Street and Highway 6. Figure 2G-12: Subdistrict Locator —West Riverfront 2. USES The principal uses allowed in the West Riverfront Subdistrict are the same as allowed in the CB -5 Zone, as specified in Table 2C-1 within Article 14-2C. Provisions and special exception approval criteria that apply in the CB -5 Zone also apply in the West Riverfront Subdistrict, as set forth in Article 14-4B, except as noted below. In addition, the following restrictions and allowances shall apply: a. Household Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. For Multi -Family Uses, the provisions in Section 14-46-4 are superseded by the standards in this Article and, therefore, do not apply. Residential occupancy is limited to one "household" per dwelling unit, as this term is defined in Article 14-9A, General Definitions. The maximum number of bedrooms per dwelling unit is three. Residential density (units per acre): No maximum. However, for Apartment Buildings, Multi -Dwelling Buildings, and Mixed -Use Buildings, the number of 3 -bedroom units per lot may not exceed 30% of the total number of units on the lot; south of Benton Street, the number of 3 -bedroom units for these building types may not exceed 20%. b. Assisted Group Living Uses shall be allowed within permitted Building Types as specified in Section 14-2G-5. Residential occupancy is limited to 1 roomer per 300 square feet of floor area, not including floor area within a garage or structured parking area. c. Residential Uses are not allowed within required retail storefronts, as specified in the Riverfront Crossings Regulating Plan. d. Outdoor Commercial Recreational Uses shall be allowed by special exception. The Board of Adjustment may modify subdistrict standards as appropriate for the specific use. e. Building Trade Uses shall be allowed, provided all aspects of the operation are conducted indoors and, except for fleet vehicle parking, outdoor storage of materials and equipment is not allowed. f. Drinking Establishments must meet the applicable Drinking Establishment spacing requirement. 3. PRINCIPAL BUILDING PLACEMENT AND FORM a. Building Types 041 (1) Principal buildings shall comply with Section 14-2G-5, Building Types Standards. The following Building Types are permitted in the West Riverfront subdistrict (see also Table 2G-6): Table 2G-4* Permitted Buildina Tvoes - West Riverfront b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-13, except as allowed in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), below. Figure 2G-13: Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: 10' min., 20' max. (b) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max. from public right-of-way or access easement. Pedestrian Streets that provide frontage for buildings located along the riverfront shall provide a connection through the block between the riverfront trail and the intersecting public street. See Section 14 -2G -7B for additional requirements. (c) Side Setback (C): 10' min. or 0' if building abuts or will abut the adjacent building, except for apartment buildings and multi -dwelling buildings where the minimum is always 10'. For mixed-use buildings, facades on residential floors above the M flee- must be set back at least 10' from the side lot line. (d) Rear Setback (D): 10' min. (e) Above the 3rd floor (or above the 2nd floor if the height of the first 2 stories is at least 30' above iM Permitted Building Types M v Riverfront m L5 3 03 r rn c c Crossings is C° c Subdistricts E m F 00 m c Y V N •7 N ti y M o O s W E i o O OE) E 7 v CO M ° c 3 3 m= > d E x v c v > U CO' F o Q > O U J > V CO West Riverfront x x x x x TXX x x b. Building Placement (1) Principal buildings shall be placed to the front and corner of lots and aligned along setbacks in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-13, except as allowed in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), below. Figure 2G-13: Building Placement Diagram (a) Primary (A) and Secondary (B) Street Setback: 10' min., 20' max. (b) Lots Fronting on Pedestrian Streets: 5' min., 10' max. from public right-of-way or access easement. Pedestrian Streets that provide frontage for buildings located along the riverfront shall provide a connection through the block between the riverfront trail and the intersecting public street. See Section 14 -2G -7B for additional requirements. (c) Side Setback (C): 10' min. or 0' if building abuts or will abut the adjacent building, except for apartment buildings and multi -dwelling buildings where the minimum is always 10'. For mixed-use buildings, facades on residential floors above the M flee- must be set back at least 10' from the side lot line. (d) Rear Setback (D): 10' min. (e) Above the 3rd floor (or above the 2nd floor if the height of the first 2 stories is at least 30' above iM grade) the maximum setback does not apply. (f) Approved forecourt frontages may exceed the maximum setbacks stated above. (2) Setbacks along the west side of South Riverside Drive south of Benton Street shall be as shown in the Riverfront Crossings District Master Plan. Building facades shall be aligned along a pedestrian way with abutting perpendicular parking spaces aligned along a continuous north -south drive aisle, which allows cross -parcel connections among adjacent sites. (3) On lots with double frontages on Sturgis Corner Drive and South Riverside Drive or Sturgis Corner Drive and Highway 6, Sturgis Corner Drive shall be considered the primary street frontage. For these lots, there shall be no maximum building setback along the Riverside Drive and Highway 6 frontages. (4) For lots with double frontages on Orchard Street and Riverside Drive, there shall be no maximum building setback along the Orchard Street frontage. c. Building Height and Facade Stepbacks (1) Except as provided below, principal buildings shall be 4 stories max, in height above grade. (a) Principal buildings with frontage on the Iowa River may be 8 stories max. in height before application of bonus provisions. (b) Additional building height may be granted through transfer of development rights or through bonus height provisions as set forth in the Section 14 -2G -7G, Building Height Bonus Provisions. (2) Above the 3rd floor, building facades facing and visible from streets, plazas, parks, and single family residential zones shall step back 10' min. from the lower floor facade. (a) At street corners, tower elements or similar corner emphasis treatments may be exempt from the stepback requirement for up to one fagade bay (max. 35 feet) as approved by the FBC Committee. (b) Buildings with frontage on the Iowa River shall be exempt from the stepback requirement. (c) The required facade stepback may be established at a lower floor than stated above, provided it is established at least 30' in height above grade. d. Building Projections (1) The following building features may project into setbacks as follows: (a) Bay windows, eaves, roof overhangs, cornices, belt courses, buttresses, sills, and other similar features: 2' max. (b) Balconies on upper floors may project up to 6' into front setbacks. Balconies may project beyond 27 non -street -facing facades on upper floors up to 4' max., but shall extend no closer than 4' 8' from a side or rear lot line, unless said lot line abuts an alley or permanent open space. (c) Canopies, awnings, stoops, terraces, covered building entries, and similar elements as permitted in Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. (2) Awnings and canopies may also project into public rights-of-way according to the applicable provisions of the Building Code. Certain permitted signs may also project into public rights-of-way according to applicable standards set forth in Article 14-513, Sign Regulations. Projections into the right-of-way shall not interfere with utilities street trees and other important right-of-way features. (3) Arcades and galleries projecting beyond ground -level street -facing building facades are not permitted. (An arcade is a fa4ade with an attached colonnade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway with upper story building space above. A gallery is a colonnade that is attached to a ground level fa4ade that projects over the sidewalk/walkway). Upper floor facades may not project closer to the streetside property line than the ground -level building fa4ade except for building features noted above. e. Building and Frontage Types (1) Principal buildings and building facades shall be designed in compliance with Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards, and Section 14-2G-5, Building Type Standards. f. Facade Continuity (1) To define pedestrian friendly streetscapes while maintaining a lower intensity development character along primary streets, principal buildings shall occupy a min. of 50% of the primary street lot frontage. (2) To ensure public access and view corridors to the Iowa River, buildings located along the riverfront shall occupy no more than 75% of the width of the lot as measured along the riverside lot line. (3) Any building that exceeds 5 stories in height must be separated from any other building that exceeds 5 stories in height by a distance equal to the height of the taller building or 100', whichever is less. 4. PARKING AND SERVICE AREAS a. Parking shall be provided using a permitted Parking Type appropriate for the selected Building Type in compliance with Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards, and at the minimum ratios specified in 14-5A-4, Minimum Parking Requirements. b. Parking, Loading, and Service Area Placement & Screening Parking, loading, and service areas shall be located within, behind and to the side of principal buildings in compliance with the following requirements as shown in Figure 2G-14. m Figure 2G-14: Parking and Service Placement Diagram (1) Primary Street and Pedestrian Street Setback (E) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (b) Surface Parking located to the side of buildings: 10' min, from the streetside property line (E') and set back 3' min. from the primary street building facade (E) and screened by low masonry walls and landscaping as specified for S2 standard - alternative materials (option B), set forth in Article 14-5F, Screening and Buffering Standards. (c) Along the west side of South Riverside Drive south of Benton Street, one single -loaded aisle of parking is permitted within the private frontage area. The parking aisle shall be set back a min. of 5' from the front property line and the area between the parking aisle and the public sidewalk shall be landscaped to the S2 standard. (d) Building/Structured Parking: 15' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space. (e) Underground Parking: 0' min. from primary street building facade. (2) Secondary Street Setback (F) and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas along Myrtle Avenue and Highway 1: 10' min. and set back 3' min. from secondary street building facades and screened to the S2 standard. (b) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas along Orchard Street: 10' min. and screened to the S2 standard. (c) Building/Structured Parking: 10' min. and screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (d) Underground Parking: 10' min. and set back 0' min. from secondary street building facades. (3) Side (G) and Rear (H) Setbacks and Screening (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 5' min. or 0' where parking is shared with the adjacent property. Setback area shall be landscaped to the S2 standard. 04:: (b) Building/Structured Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirements as principal buildings. Parking must be screened from view by architecturally -finished building facades, according to the standards for structured parking set forth in 14 -5A -5F. (c) Underground Parking: Must comply with the same side and rear setback requirement as principal buildings. (4) Underground parking shall be designed to ensure ground floor finished floor elevations meet elevation requirements for permitted frontage types. (5) For buildings with ground floor residential use, no surface parking shall be closer than 10' to any residential portion of a building (i.e. not including portions of the building containing garage space). This 10' area must be used for walkways and landscaping and/or may be included as part of a larger open space area. If parking spaces are located where headlights of vehicles shine onto a wall containing ground floor windows, said parking spaces must be screened from view of the windows to at least the S2 standard. c. Access to Parking and Service Areas (1) All parking and service areas shall be accessed from public alleys, private rear lanes or driveways on secondary streets consistent with the Riverfront Crossings Plan. Limited access to primary streets is allowed consistent with the Riverfront Crossings Plan. However, in order to improve traffic circulation upon redevelopment, the City may require closure of inappropriately located curb cuts in favor of shared access points along the frontage. (2) FBC Committee approval is required for the placement of new driveway and curb cuts along primary streets. Any request for a curb cut on an arterial street will be reviewed according to the applicable provisions set forth in Section 14-5C-6, Arterial Street Access Requirements. d. Construction and Design Standards for Parking and Loading Areas (1) The following subsections of Section 14-5A-5, Construction and Design Standards, shall apply: A. Purpose B. Paving Materials C. Parking and Stacking Space Size D. Drainage E. Location F. Standards for Structured Parking 30 H. Design and Layout of Surface Parking Areas I. Landscaping and Tree Requirements within Parking Areas J. Screening and Setback Areas K. Design of Bicycle Parking Areas. 5. ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES a. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of Article 14-4C. However, if the provisions contained in the Riverfront Crossings Code are more specific or restrictive, said provisions shall supersede the provisions of Article 14-4C. b. Garages and parking structures must be located and constructed in compliance with the provisions of paragraph 4, Parking, Loading, and Service Areas. c. Accessory buildings other than garages and parking structures must be located behind and to the side of principal buildings according to the same setback standards as surface parking. Facades of accessory buildings within public view must be architecturally finished in a manner that is consistent with the principal building. 31 14-2G-4: FRONTAGE TYPE STANDARDS A. Generally A building's frontage condition—the transition from public to private space, from indoor to outdoor at the main entrance, the design treatment of ground floor building facades, the configuration of facade projections, and the disposition of improvements within required setbacks—strongly influences the quality and character of public streets and spaces. All principal buildings in the n` eFfrent GFessings Dist et Perm form -based zoning districts shall be designed with Frontage Types meeting the requirements of this section. The standards recognize that different types of buildings—as defined in the Building Type standards in the subsequent section—may call for different frontage conditions. Illustrations within this section are intended to demonstrate basic frontage type standards and are not intended to promote a particular architectural style or represent the architectural detail necessary for high quality buildings. Table 2G-5 below identifies which of the Frontage Types are permitted in conjunction with each of the Building Types: TAhle 9C;-5` Permitted Frnntane Tvnes 32 Permitted Frontage Types Building Types x 41 0 C O u N C O � O 0 w C u d O t U M V V ° H M `m F ° o M a 0 a 0 LL Cottage Home x x Rowhouse x x x Townhouse x x x Apartment Building x x x Multi -Dwelling Building x x x(1) Live -Work Townhouse x x x Commercial Building x x x(1) Mixed -Use Building x x X(2) X(21 X(2) x(1) 32 Liner Building x x x x Civic or Institutional Building x x x x x(1) Notes: 1. Subordinate frontage type — to be used in conjunction with other permitted frontage type(s) 2. Frontage type maybe allowed by the FBC for appropriate horizontal mixing of uses e.g. for large mixed-use buildings with multiple street frontages. B. Storefront 1. DESCRIPTION The Storefront frontage is the primary frontage type for buildings with active commercial ground floor uses, such as retail, personal services, and restaurants—see Table 2G-5 to determine appropriate building types. The frontage provides storefront facades that are typically aligned close to the streetside property line, with large transparent windows and multiple building entries at the grade of the fronting sidewalk. The Regulating Plan indicates locations where this frontage type is required. Figure 2G-15: Storefront 2. STANDARDS a. The private frontage area between the public sidewalk and the building facade shall be designed for additional sidewalk width and other pedestrian -oriented uses, such as plaza space, outdoor patio space for restaurant and cafe seating, landscaping, public art, or recessed entryways. b. To encourage commercial activity at the street level, private frontage areas should be seamlessly integrated with and at the same level as the public sidewalk to the extent possible. With approval of the FBC Committee, on sloping sites in specific locations where there is a desire to provide usable outdoor space the private frontage area may be slightly raised above sidewalk grade to create a level plaza or patio area. The elevation of the raised area shall not exceed the elevation of the ground floor finished floor (see 2.d below). A transparent, decorative wrought iron or similar metal railing may be located at the edge of the raised area if required for safety, but shall be limited to 42" max. in height. Opaque railings, fences or walls shall not be permitted. Access to raised areas shall be provided directly from the sidewalk through steps and/or ramps. The use of ramps and railings shall be minimized to maintain a seamless transition from sidewalk to storefront. Transparent, decorative wrought iron or similar metal fencing/railings not to exceed 42" are allowed for outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes for eating and drinking 33 establishments, as approved by the City. Any such fencing/railings for outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes must include landscaped planters or planter boxes along at least 50% of its length. c. A minimum 70% of the teW area of the ground floor facade between 2 and 10 feet in height above adjacent ground level shall consist of storefront windows and doors. Glazing shall be clear and highly transparent and individual lites for display windows should be as large as possible to invite views into the interior space Transom windows are encouraged above storefront display windows. Residential window types closely spaced mullions and punched windows are not allowed for storefront frontages. Reflective (mirrored) or colored glass is not permitted. Low -E glazing will reduce transparency, so is discouraged for storefront windows but if used the glass chosen should have a high visible light transmittance and low reflectivity. Such windows must allow views into the interior space. The bottom of storefront windows shall be no more than 2' above the adjacent ground level ef the .,,,J..,ent exteF eF ^"de, except along sloping sites, where this standard shall be met to the extent possible so that views into the interior are maximized and blank walls are avoided. d. The ground floor finished floor elevation shall match the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk or publicly accessible plaza. On sloping sites the FBC Committee may adjust this requirement, provided that the height of the ground floor of the building is no more than 3' above the level of the abutting public sidewalk or public pedestrian plaza at any point along a street -facing facade. e. The ground floor floor -to -structural -ceiling height shall be 14' min. f. Ground floor building space shall be designed to meet Building Code requirements for commercial uses. g. Entries to individual ground floor tenant spaces and entries to common lobbies accessing upper floor space shall open directly onto public sidewalks or publicly -accessible outdoor plazas where -present. Thresholds at building entries shall match the grade of the adjacent sidewalk or plaza area. h. Storefront entries shall be recessed a minimum of 18" and sheltered by awnings or canopies that project a minimum of 6' from the building facade. Entries must also be distinguished by facade design, materials, articulation, or other architectural details that provide relief to the building facade and draw attention to the entrance. i. Awnings or canopies designed to provide weather protection are required along at least 60% of the street -facing facade and shall project 4' 3 min., 8' max. from the front facade and shall be located 8' min. above the adjacent sidewalk. C. Urban Flex 1. DESCRIPTION The Urban Flex frontage is a frontage type appropriate for buildings with ground floor commercial uses where more flexibility is desired for non -retail uses, such as offices, institutional uses, building trade uses, 34 and live -work uses, or along secondary frontages where views into the interior of the building are not as critical, but where architecturally finished facades with elements that provide visual interest and comfort to pedestrians are important. See Table 2G-5 to determine appropriate building types. The frontage provides ground floor storefront conditions with high proportions of transparency, but to a lesser degree than the Storefront frontage. Figure 2G-16: Urban Flex 2. STANDARDS a. The private frontage area between the public sidewalk and the building facade shall be designed for pedestrian -oriented uses, such as plaza space, outdoor patio space for restaurant and cafe seating, landscaping, public art, or recessed entryways. b. To encourage commercial activity at the street level, private frontage areas should be seamlessly integrated with and at the same level as the public sidewalk to the extent possible. With approval of the FBC Committee, on sloping sites in specific locations where there is a desire to provide usable outdoor space the private frontage area may be slightly raised above sidewalk grade to create a level plaza or patio area. The elevation of the raised area shall not exceed the elevation of the ground floor finished floor (see 2.d below). A transparent, decorative wrought iron or similar metal railing maybe located at the edge of the raised area if required for safety, but shall be limited to 42" max. in height. Opaque railings, fences or walls shall not be permitted. Access to raised areas shall be provided directly from the sidewalk through steps and/or ramps. The use of ramps and railings shall be minimized to maintain a seamless transition from sidewalk to storefront. Transparent, decorative wrought iron or similar metal fencing/railings not to exceed 42" are allowed for outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes for eating and drinking establishments, as approved by the City. Any such fencing/railings for outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes must include landscaped planters and/or planter boxes along at least 50% of its length. c. A minimum 50% of the fetal area of the ground floor facade between 2 and 10 feet in height above adjacent ground level shall consist of storefront windows and doors. Glazing shall be clear and highly transparent. Residential window types closely spaced mullions and punched windows are not allowed for flex frontages. Reflective (mirrored) or colored glass is not permitted. Low -E glazing will reduce transparency, so is discouraged for storefront windows but if used the glass chosen should have a high visible light transmittance and low reflectivity. Such windows must allow views into the interior space. The bottom of storefront windows shall be no more than 3' above the adjacent ground level of the adjaeent exter ergrade, except along sloping sites, where this standard shall be met to the extent possible so that views into the interior are maximized and blank walls are avoided. d. The ground floor finished floor elevation shall not exceed 12" max. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk or publicly accessible plaza. On sloping sites the FBC Committee may adjust this requirement, provided that at least a portion of the ground floor finished floor elevation is located within 35 12" of the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk or publicly accessible plaza, views into storefronts are maximized to the extent possible, and blank walls are avoided. e. The ground floor floor -to -structural -ceiling height shall be 14' min. f. Ground floor building space shall be designed to meet Building Code requirements for commercial uses. g. Entries to ground floor building space and common lobbies accessing upper floor space shall open directly onto public sidewalks or publicly -accessible outdoor plazas where present, or shall be directly connected to sidewalks by a paved walkway. h. Thresholds at building entries shall match the grade of adjacent sidewalks, plaza areas, or paved walkways. i. Building entries shall be shall be recessed a min. of 18" and sheltered by awnings or canopies that project a minimum of 6' from the building facade. Entries must also be distinguished by facade design, materials, articulation, or other architectural details that provide relief to the building facade and draw attention to the entrance. j. Awnings and canopies designed to provide weather protection along frontages are encouraged and may project 8' max. from the front facade and shall be located 8' min. above the adjacent sidewalk. D. Terrace 1. DESCRIPTION The Terrace frontage provides for vertical separation of building space from sidewalk grade and creates semi -private outdoor space for individual dwelling units by elevating and partially enclosing a portion of the private frontage area. The Terrace frontage is suited for ground floor residential uses in urban settings and may be appropriate for live -work and institutional uses. See Table 2G-5 to determine appropriate building types. Figure 2G-17: Terrace 2. STANDARDS a. The private frontage area between the sidewalk and the building facade shall be designed as a raised terrace, which is elevated up to 36" max. above grade by a garden wall to provide a semi -private outdoor space. The terrace may also be suitable for outdoor seating for live -work uses. b. A Terrace shall project 6' min., 10' max. beyond the front facade. A Terrace may extend along the front facade for the width of the dwelling unit. The Terrace frontage is only allowed for access to individual dwelling units, individual live -work units, or for institutional uses. To enhance privacy, adjacent Terrace frontages shall be separated by walls and/or railings, or by a min. 6' wide landscaped area. c. Terraces may be hardscaped or landscaped, or a combination of both. Wood or composite decking shall not be permitted. Where present, any private frontage area between the Terrace and the edge of sidewalk 36 shall be landscaped, except for walkways leading to the Terrace. d. Terraces shall be enclosed by garden walls up to 42" max. in height above grade. The garden wall's design and materials shall be of high quality and compatible with the building's architecture. A decorative, transparent railing or fence, constructed of metal and glass, wrought iron, or metal faithfully imitating wrought iron, may be affixed atop the garden walls if additional height is necessary for safety. The railing height shall not exceed 42" max. above the terrace grade. Steps or a ramp shall be provided for access to the terrace. Steps and/or ramps may be perpendicular or parallel to the sidewalk. e. To provide vertical separation and enhance privacy, the finished floor elevation of ground floor residential building space shall be elevated 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max. above grade and may be flush with or slightly elevated above the Terrace level. f. Building entries shall be accessed directly from the Terrace. g. Landscaping of the Terrace may include groundcovers, grasses, garden plants, low shrubs, and ornamental trees. All plant material shall be of a variety that will not exceed 42" in height at maturity (except trees) so as not to obstruct ground floor windows. Plant material shall be selected to prevent encroachment of the public sidewalk. Thorny plants are not permitted. E. Stoop 1. DESCRIPTION The Stoop frontage is a frontage type appropriate for certain buildings with ground floor residential or institutional use—see Table 2G -S to determine appropriate building types. The Stoop frontage provides for vertical separation of building space from sidewalk grade and modest projections of stoops and covered entries for individual dwelling units beyond building facades. The Stoop frontage typically is used in conjunction with shallow setbacks. Figure 2G-18: Stoop 2. STANDARDS a. The private frontage area between the sidewalk and the building facade shall be landscaped with the intent to provide privacy for residents and attractive landscape for pedestrians. The private frontage area is not intended as outdoor gathering space (such as patios) and hardscaped areas other than stoop, stair, accessible ramp, and paved walkway are not permitted. b. To provide vertical separation and enhance privacy, the finished floor elevation of ground floor residential space shall be elevated 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max, above grade. c. Stoops shall be provided at the entries of individual units along front building facades and shall consist of an exterior floor area raised 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max. 37 above grade to generally match the interior ground floor finished floor elevation. For buildings with multiple Stoops, or a combination of Stoops, Porches, and Porticos, a 6' min. landscaped area shall be provided between adjacent frontages. d. Stoops shall project 4' min., 6' max. beyond the front facade and extend 5' min., 8' max. along the front facade. e. The exterior stair of a stoop may be perpendicular or parallel to the sidewalk. f. Landscaping on both sides of the Stoop is required. Landscaping may be at grade or elevated, and may be demarcated by a garden wall up to 24" in height or a max. 42" decorative, transparent fence constructed of wrought iron or metal that faithfully imitates wrought iron. Plants may include groundcovers, grasses, garden plants, low shrubs, and ornamental trees. All plant material (except trees) shall be of a variety whose height at maturity will not obstruct ground floor windows. Plant material shall be selected to prevent encroachment of the public sidewalk. Thorny plants are not permitted within 3' of the public sidewalk. F. Porch and Yard 1. DESCRIPTION The Porch and Yard frontage is a frontage type appropriate for certain residential buildings—see Table 2G-5 to determine appropriate building types. The Porch and Yard frontage provides for vertical separation of building space from sidewalk grade, projections of usable porches beyond building facades, and is typically set back from the streetside property line to provide a front yard area. An optional fence may be built at or close to the property line to delineate the front yard. Figure 2G-19: Porch and Yard 2. STANDARDS a. The private frontage area between the sidewalk and the building facade shall be landscaped with the intent to provide privacy for residents and attractive landscape for pedestrians. The private frontage area is not intended as outdoor gathering space (such as patios) and hardscaped areas other than porch, stair, accessible ramps, and paved walkway are not permitted. b. To provide vertical separation and enhance privacy, the finished floor elevation of ground floor residential space shall be elevated 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max. above grade. c. Porches shall be provided at the entries of single or two-family dwellings along front building facades and shall consist of an exterior floor area raised 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max. above grade to generally match the interior ground floor finished floor elevation. For buildings with multiple Porches, or a combination of Porches and Stoops, a 6' min. landscaped area shall 38 be provided between adjacent frontages. d. Porches shall project 6' min., 10' max. beyond the front facade and extend at least 50% of the facade width along the front facade. e. An optional fence enclosing the front yard shall not exceed 48" max. in height. Fences shall be made of high quality materials and construction compatible with the building's architecture. Permitted materials include vertical wood pickets, wood lattice, wrought iron, and metal that faithfully imitates wrought iron. Fences shall be semi -transparent with max. 50% opacity. Chain link or wire mesh fences are prohibited. f. Front yard landscaping may include groundcovers, grasses, garden plants, low shrubs, and ornamental trees. All plant material (except trees) shall be of a variety whose height at maturity will not obstruct ground floor windows. Plant material shall be selected to prevent encroachment of the public sidewalk. Thorny plants are not permitted within 3' of the public sidewalk. G. Portico 1. DESCRIPTION The Portico frontage is a frontage type appropriate for certain buildings with ground floor residential use as well as institutional uses—see Table 2G-5 to determine appropriate building types. The Portico frontage has its building facade aligned close to the streetside property line with the ground floor elevated above the sidewalk level to provide privacy for the ground floor windows and is accessed by a covered, generously -sized exterior stairway and landing. Figure 2G-20: Portico 2. STANDARDS a. The private frontage area between the sidewalk and the building facade shall be landscaped with the intent to provide privacy for residents and attractive landscape for pedestrians. The private frontage area is not intended as outdoor gathering space (such as patios) and hardscaped areas other than portico, stair, accessible ramp, and paved walkway are not permitted. b. To provide vertical separation and enhance privacy, the finished floor elevation of ground floor residential space shall be elevated 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max. above grade. c. Porticos shall be provided at building entries along front building facades and shall consist of an exterior floor area raised 18" min. above the elevation of the abutting public sidewalk, and 36" max. above grade to generally match the interior ground floor finished floor elevation. Porticos may provide access to a central lobby of a multi -unit building or may provide direct access to no more than two entrances to individual dwelling units. d. Porticos shall project 6' min., 8110' max. beyond the front facade and extend 10' min. ,16=20'max. along 39 the front facade. A flat or pitched roof that is supported by columns or piers shall extend over the entire Portico. Alternatively a flat metal canopy suspended from support rods or cables may extend over the entirety of the Portico. For buildings with multiple Porticos, or a combination of Stoops and Porticos, a 6' min. landscaped area shall be provided between adjacent frontages. e. Landscaping on both sides of the Portico is required. Landscaping may be at grade or elevated, and may be demarcated by a garden wall up to 24" in height or a max. 42" decorative, transparent fence constructed of wrought iron or metal that faithfully imitates wrought iron. Plants may include groundcovers, grasses, garden plants, low shrubs, and ornamental trees. All plant material (except trees) shall be of a variety whose height at maturity will not obstruct ground floor windows. Plant material shall be selected to prevent encroachment of the public sidewalk. Thorny plants are not permitted within 3' of the public sidewalk. H. Forecourt 1. DESCRIPTION The forecourt frontage is a subordinate frontage type intended for use in combination with one or more of the above permitted frontage types—see Table 2G-5 to determine appropriate building types. The forecourt frontage is created by setting back the central portion of the building facade to create an entry plaza or green that is surrounded by building facades on three sides. Forecourts at corners are not permitted. Figure 2G-21: Forecourt 2. STANDARDS a. Forecourts shall be 20' min. in depth and width, however, neither dimension shall exceed 1.5 times the other dimension. In addition, the width of a forecourt shall not exceed one-third of the overall facade width. b. Forecourts may provide access to a central lobby of a larger building or may provide access to multiple uses through individual entrances. Depending on ground floor uses, forecourts may be appropriate for either semi -private or public uses, such as outdoor cafes, gardens, public art, or fountains. c. The forecourt may be hardscaped or landscaped, or a combination thereof, and may be elevated 24" max. above the elevation of the public sidewalk to maintain visual connectivity between the forecourt and the public sidewalk. If elevated, steps and/or ramps shall be provided to directly connect the forecourt with the adjacent sidewalk. d. Garden walls 24" max. in height may be used to separate the forecourt from the public sidewalk while maintaining visual connectivity. The garden wall's design and materials shall be high quality and compatible with the building's architecture. Lie] e. Where landscaped areas are provided, plants may include groundcovers, grasses, garden plants, low shrubs, and ornamental trees. All plant material (except trees) shall be of a variety whose height at maturity will not obstruct ground floor windows. Plant material shall be selected to prevent encroachment of the public sidewalk or walkways necessary to gain access to the building. Thorny plants are not permitted within 3' of public sidewalks or walkways necessary to gain access to the building. f. Other design standards required for the primary frontage types shall apply. 41 14-2G-5: BUILDING TYPE STANDARDS A. Generally The Building Type Standards differentiate and define a range of principal building typologies deemed appropriate for the Riverfront Crossings District and the Eastside Mixed Use Subdistrict. The Building Types describe basic building configuration and massing, pedestrian access, vehicle access, and parking specific to each typology. The standards are intended to complement the Subdistrict Standards and Frontage Type standards set forth in previous sections. Illustrations are intended to demonstrate basic Building Type standards, and are not intended to promote a particular architectural style or represent the architectural detail necessary for high quality buildings. In the event of conflicting requirements the more stringent requirement shall control. Table 2G-6 below identifies which of the Building Types are allowed in each of the Subdistricts: Table 2G-6: Permitted Buildina Tvnes 42 Roverfront Crossings distriste-Form-based Zoning Districts C G � S C M Permitted Building Types ° x oJ3 0 U > L t d •. 'N 7 4d3 3 � C V C d -O _ d N d tn V V W 7 Cottage Home x x Rowhouse x x x Townhouse x x x x x x Apartment Building x x x x x x x z Multi -Dwelling Building x x x x x x x x Live -Work Townhouse x x x x x x x Commercial Building x x x x x x x xu Mixed -Use Building x x x x x x x xU Liner Building x x x x x x x Civic or Institutional Building x x x x x x x x 42 Notes: 1 Only allowed on properties with frontage on Van Buren Street or Burlington Street B. Cottage Home 1. DESCRIPTION The Cottage Home is a detached single-family house on a fee simple lot. The Cottage Home provides a semi -private frontyard and a private backyard. Garages are located in the rear yards, accessed either from an alley or by narrow driveways between adjacent Cottage Homes. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-22: Cottage Home (Alley Access) Figure 2G-23: Cottage Home (Driveway Access) 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed of one, one and a half, or two-story volumes. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. The main entrance shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in a garage located in the rear yard behind the principal building. Garages may be detached, attached to the principal building, or connected to the principal building by a covered or enclosed breezeway. b. Vehicular access shall be provided as follows: (1) Where a public alley or private rear lane is present garages shall be accessed from the alley or rear lane. (2) Where no rear access is possible, garages shall be accessed through max. 10' wide driveways accessed from the front of the lot between adjacent Cottage Homes. Shared driveways between adjacent lots are encouraged. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. C. Rowhouse 1. DESCRIPTION The Rowhouse is a single-family unit that shares common walls with one or two of the adjacent units. A 43 Rowhouse may be located on a separate fee -simple lot or be part of a multi -unit development. The Rowhouse provides a semi -private frontyard and a private backyard. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-24: Rowhouse 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed of two, two and a half, or three-story volumes. b. Groups of Rowhouses may consist of two to six attached units. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. The main entrance shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in a garage, which may be detached or attached to the principal building. b. Garage doors must be oriented to an alley or private rear lane and shall not face the street. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. D. Townhouse 1. DESCRIPTION The Townhouse is a single-family unit that shares common walls with one or two of the adjacent units. A Townhouse may be located on a separate fee -simple lot or be part of a multi -unit development. The Townhouse provides a semi -private frontyard but no private backyard. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-25: Townhouse 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed of two, two and a half, or three-story volumes. b. Groups of Townhouses may consist of two to ten units. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. Entrances to each dwelling shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in a garage attached to or tucked -under the unit at the rear. b. Garage doors must be oriented to an alley or private rear lane and shall not face the street. 44 c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. E. Apartment Building 1. DESCRIPTION The Apartment Building is designed to be occupied by multiple dwelling units configured as a double -loaded corridor building. The Apartment Building is oriented perpendicular to the primary street frontage and sits atop an underground parking garage whose bay width determines the building width. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-26: Apartment Building 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed of two, three, or four-story (where permitted) volumes. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. The main entrance to the Apartment Building shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. Access to dwelling units shall be from a shared lobby located at the main entrance with entrances to each dwelling unit provided through central corridors. Exterior corridors and exterior stairways to upper floor dwelling units are not permitted. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in an underground structure located beneath the building footprint. The underground structure shall be designed so that the finished floor elevation of the residential space above matches the elevation of the Frontage Type (see Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards). b. Additional surface parking may be located to the rear of the building. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. F. Multi -Dwelling Building 1. DESCRIPTION The Multi -Dwelling Building is designed to be occupied by multi -family dwelling units or group living uses. The Multi -Dwelling Building may be arranged in a variety of configurations, including bar, L, U and C -shapes. A Multi -Dwelling Building may be configured around a courtyard providing private outdoor space, or may be part of a larger development with multiple buildings configured around a common courtyard. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-27: Multi -Dwelling Building 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING «y a. Buildings shall be composed in accordance with the applicable Subdistrict Standards with respect to building height and stepback requirements. b. Courtyards shall have no dimension less than 20' and shall be designed with appropriate landscaping and/or hardscaping to provide a safe and attractive outdoor space for residents of the building. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. The main entrance to the Multi -Dwelling Building shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. Access to dwelling units shall be from a shared lobby located at the main entrance with entrances to each dwelling unit provided through shared corridors. Exterior corridors and exterior stairways to upper floor dwelling units are not permitted. c. Ground floor dwelling units fronting on a street may also have a separate entrance directly from the street through an allowed Frontage Type. However, the scale and design of entrances to individual units shall be such that the entrance to the shared lobby is clearly recognizable as the building's main entrance. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in a surface lot in the rear, an underground structure, an above -grade mid -block structure, an integrated structure contained within the base of the building, or a combination thereof. b. Where present, above -grade mid -block parking structures shall be separated from the principal building by at minimum 40'. This space shall be landscaped to screen the parking structure and may contain an alley or private rear lane providing vehicular access to the structure. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. G. Live -Work Townhouse 1. DESCRIPTION The Live -Work Townhouse is designed to be occupied by a single dwelling unit and a single ground floor commercial or flex space. The Live -Work Townhouse shares common walls with one or two adjacent units and may be located on a separate fee -simple lot or be part of a multi -unit development. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-28: Live -Work Townhouse 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed of two, two and a half, or three-story volumes. EE b. Groups of Live -Work Townhouses may consist of two to ten units. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. Entrances to ground floor commercial or flex space shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. Entrances to each dwelling unit shall be provided through a separate street level entrance or through a foyer shared with the commercial space. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in a garage attached to or tucked -under the unit at the rear, and/or a surface lot located behind the building. b. Garage doors must be oriented to an alley or private rear lane and shall not face the street. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. H. Commercial Building 1. DESCRIPTION Commercial Buildings are designed for occupancy by one or more non-residential uses. If present, uses generating visitor or customer traffic (such as retail, restaurants, personal services) are typically located on the ground floor facing the sidewalk. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-29: Commercial Building 2, BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed in accordance with the applicable Subdistrict Standards with respect to building height and stepback requirements. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. For buildings occupied by a single user: The main entrance to a lobby shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. For buildings occupied by multiple uses: Entrances to ground floor commercial spaces shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed from a street through an allowed Frontage Type. Entrances to upper floor commercial space shall be through a street level lobby and/or interior corridors accessed from the street through a separate entrance. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking may be provided in a surface lot, underground structure, above -grade mid -block structure, tuck -under parking, or a combination thereof. 47 b. Where present, above -grade mid -block parking structures shall be separated from the principal building by at minimum 40'. This space may contain an alley or private rear lane. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. I. Mixed -Use Building 1. DESCRIPTION Mixed -Use Buildings are designed for occupancy by a minimum of two different uses that may be vertically and/or horizontally demised. If present, uses generating visitor or customer traffic (such as retail, restaurants, personal services, live/work commercial space) are typically located on the ground floor facing the sidewalk, whereas uses generating limited pedestrian activity (such as office or residential) are typically located on upper floors or behind street fronting commercial uses. Residential uses are not allowed in street -facing storefront spaces unless designed as live -work space. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-30: Mixed -Use Building 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Buildings shall be composed in accordance with the applicable Subdistrict Standards with respect to building height and stepback requirements. b. Courtyards shall have no dimension less than 20' and shall be designed with appropriate landscaping and/or hardscaping to provide a safe and attractive outdoor space. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. Entrances to ground floor commercial spaces shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. Entrances to upper floor commercial space or dwelling units shall be through a street level lobby and/or interior corridors accessed from the street through a separate entrance. c. Entrances to live/work residential space may be provided directly from the live/work commercial space. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking may be provided in a surface lot, underground structure, above -grade mid -block structure, an integrated structure contained within the base of the building, or a combination thereof in accordance with the Parking Type Standards—see Table 2G-7. b. Where present, above -grade mid -block parking structures shall be separated from the principal building by at minimum 40'. This space may contain an alley or private rear lane. f c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. J. Liner Building 1. DESCRIPTION A Liner Building is a shallow building designed and placed in a manner that hides a parking structure from public view and provides for more active pedestrian -oriented building uses along a street frontage. Liner buildings are oriented toward the street with no or minimal openings to the rear. The parking structure in the rear may be attached to the Liner Building, or slightly detached as required for fire separation. The Liner Building may be occupied by a single use or a mix of uses. If present, uses generating visitor or customer traffic (such as retail, restaurants, personal services) are typically located on the ground floor facing the sidewalk, whereas uses generating limited lower pedestrian activity (such as office or residential) are typically located on upper floors. The Liner building may also include live/work units, and townhouse units. Table 2G-6 above identifies the Subdistricts where this Building Type is permitted. Figure 2G-31: Liner Building 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. The A liner building height shall be equal or greateF than the height ef shall be at least tall enough to visually screen the parking structure behind the building. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. Entrances to ground floor uses shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed directly from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. Entrances to upper floor commercial space or dwelling units shall be through a street level lobby and/or interior corridors accessed directly from the street. c. Entrances to live/work residential lofts may be provided directly from the live/work commercial space through internal stairs. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. Parking shall be provided in a parking structure located behind the Liner Building. b. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. K. Civic or Institutional Building 1. DESCRIPTION Civic or Institutional Buildings are designed for occupancy by public or quasi -public uses that provide important services to the community. A Civic or Institutional Building contributes significantly to the quality of a place and often is the focal point of a public open space and built with high quality materials 49 and architectural design. Civic or Institutional Buildings may be publicly owned and operated (e.g. city hall, post office, school, courthouse), semipublic (YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, museum), or privately owned and operated (e.g. church, daycare center, private school). Figure 2G-32: Civic or Institutional Building 2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING a. Civic or Institutional Buildings may be designed as freestanding buildings in a public space or integrated into the urban fabric, as deemed appropriate for their use and context. b. Civic or Institutional Buildings that are integrated into the urban fabric should generally be composed in accordance with the applicable Subdistrict Standards with respect to setbacks, building height, and stepback requirements. However, the FBC committee may approve exceptions under the following circumstances: (1) To accommodate architectural elements integral to the building design that contribute to public realm, such as a tower or steeple, or an entry plaza. (2) To accommodate appropriate civic or institutional uses that cannot feasibly be accommodated within the building envelope permitted in the applicable Subdistrict. c. Freestanding Civic or Institutional Buildings may be located within a public or publicly accessible park or plaza and are exempt from the maximum setback requirements of the applicable Subdistrict. However, freestanding buildings shall be designed with four building facades of equal architectural quality. 3. PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS a. For buildings occupied by a single user: The main entrance to a lobby shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed from a street through an allowed Frontage Type—see Table 2G-5. b. For buildings occupied by multiple uses: The building may provide either a shared entrance with street level lobby, or separate entrances. All entrances shall be located within the facade and shall be accessed from a street through allowed Frontage Types. c. Freestanding Civic or Institutional Buildings shall provide pedestrian access from at least two sides. 4. VEHICLE PARKING a. For freestanding Civic or Institutional Buildings: (1) Vehicular access shall be limited to service and emergency vehicle access, provided through pedestrian walkways of sufficient width and construction. (2) Parking shall be provided on -street. Shared off-street parking may be provided remotely in a lot or 50 structure. b. For Civic or Institutional Buildings integrated into the urban fabric: (1) Parking may be provided in a surface lot, underground structure, above -grade mid -block structure, an integrated structure contained within the base of the building, or a combination thereof in accordance with the Parking Type Standards—see Table 2G-7. (2) Where present, above -grade mid -block parking structures shall be separated from the principal building by at minimum 40'. This space may contain an alley or private rear lane. c. Refer to the Section 14-2G-6, Parking Type Standards for additional requirements. 51 14-2G-6: PARKING TYPE STANDARDS A. Generally The Parking Type Standards describe the allowed off-street parking options and determine their basic design requirements. Additional requirements are set forth in the Subdistrict Standards and Building Type Standards above. The images herein are intended to illustrate typical conditions. The actual design and configuration of a parking facility may vary. Table 2G-7 below identifies which of the Parking Types are allowed in conjunction with each of the Building Types: Tnhle 9C,7• Permitted Parkino TvDes 52 Permitted Parking Types Building Types " c y d -O C 07 J d V d 2 d d o d Ip Y ;y w m V 7 d D7 V d 7 d V V 7 A 0 Cottage Home x Rowhouse x Townhouse x x Apartment Building x x x Multi -Dwelling Building x x x x Live -Work Townhouse x x x Commercial Building x x x x x Mixed -Use Building x x E x x Liner Building Civic or Institutional Building x x x X x x 52 B. Garage Garages provide private, enclosed parking spaces for individual dwelling units. Garages shall be located behind the principal building and may be attached to it, connected through a breezeway, or detached. Figure 2G-33: Garage C. Tuck -Under Parking Tuck -under parking provides covered and enclosed parking spaces located at the rear of a building. Tuck -under parking may be combined with other parking types and works particularly well on properties that slope away from the primary street right-of-way and where a residential dwelling must be elevated above a flood hazard area. Figure 2G-34: Tuck -Under Parking D. Surface Lot Surface lots provide uncovered, at -grade parking spaces. Surface lots shall be located according to the rules set forth in Section 14-2G-3, Subdistrict Standards. Figure 2G-35: Surface Lot E. Mid -Block Structure Mid -block structures are freestanding parking structures located in the center of a larger block. Mid -block structures shall be set back from adjacent buildings by at least 40' to provide sufficient light and privacy for commercial or residential uses facing the block interior. This setback may accommodate an alley, private rear lane, and/or rear yards. Figure 2G-36: Mid -Block Structure F. Lined Structure Lined structures are parking structures located behind shallow Liner Buildings that are oriented solely toward the street. Lined structures may be directly attached to the liner building or detached by a minimal fire separation distance. Lined structures shall be limited to a height that is adequately screened from public view by the associated Liner Building. Figure 2G-37: Lined Structure G. Integrated Structure Integrated structures are parking structures located within an occupied building. Integrated structures may be fully or partially integrated into the building. Figure 2G-38: Integrated Structure 53 H. Underground Structure Underground structures are parking structures located below grade. Underground structures may be combined with other above -ground parking types. Figure 2G-39: Underground Structure 54 14-2G-7: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Streetscape and Frontage Area Improvements 1. The area within the public right-of-way between existing or planned curb lines and the streetside property line shall be improved for pedestrian circulation, streetscape amenities, and landscape space consistent with provisions of the Riverfront Crossings District Master Plan and the City's sidewalk standards and tree requirements. Street trees shall be planted in the public right-of-way between the public sidewalk and street curb according to the tree species and planting specifications of the City Forester. One overstory tree is required for every 30 feet of lot frontage but not less than one tree per lot. Smaller trees may be approved by the FBC Committee in locations where overstory trees would interfere with overhead utilities. If any of these provisions conflict, the more specific standard shall apply. 2. The private frontage area, which is the area between the property line and the plane of any street -facing building facade, shall be improved consistent with Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. Within the private frontage area, outdoor storage and work areas, mechanical equipment, accessory buildings, or other improvements that detract from the quality of the pedestrian environment are prohibited. The placement of walls and fencing shall comply with the applicable Frontage Type Standards. In the West Riverfront subdistrict the private frontage area may differ as described in the Subdistrict Standards. 3. All areas of the site that are not used for buildings, parking, vehicular and pedestrian use areas shall be landscaped with trees and/or plant materials. A landscaping plan for such areas must be submitted at the time of site plan review. Figure 2G-40: Streetscape and Frontage Area Improvements - Typical Non -Residential Frontage Figure 2G-41: Streetscape and Frontage Area Improvements - Typical Residential Frontage B. Pedestrian Streets 1. Buildings may front on a Pedestrian Street, where provided, in compliance with the requirements in Section 14-2G-3, Subdistrict Standards, and Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. In such a case, the pedestrian street is considered a primary street, and as such, all provisions of this Article that apply to primary streets shall also apply to pedestrian streets. In cases where a pedestrian street is illustrated on the Regulating Plan as a primary street and for Ralston Creek Frontages illustrated on the Regulating Plan, a pedestrian street is required, and must be designed according to the following standards. In the case of a Ralston Creek Frontage, the required stream corridor buffer may be included in the required pedestrian street right-of-way or public access easement. 55 2. Pedestrian Streets shall be designed to meet the following standards: a. Public Pedestrian Street: (1) Public Pedestrian Streets shall be located within a public right-of-way and function like a street, but be limited to non -motorized traffic. (2) Buildings shall front on and be accessed from the public pedestrian street through an allowed frontage type. (3) Public Pedestrian Streets shall be at least 40' in width and intersect with, be perpendicular to and visible from a public street right-of-way and be owned by a government entity. Additional right-of-way width may be required beyond the minimum based on location and the amount of pedestrian traffic anticipated. (4) Public Pedestrian Streets may provide for pedestrian travel through a block to other neighborhood destinations, such as parks, riverfront areas, trails, schools, and neighborhood commercial areas. b. Private Pedestrian Street: (1) Private Pedestrian Streets shall be designed as publicly accessible thoroughfares that function like residential streets but are limited to non -motorized traffic. (2) Residential buildings shall front on and be accessed from the private pedestrian street through an allowed frontage type. (3) A private pedestrian street shall be established through a shared public access easement that shall be at min. 30' wide and intersect with, be perpendicular to and visible from a public street right-of-way. c. Ralston Creek Frontages: (1) The required 30' stream corridor buffer shall serve as the pedestrian street right-of-way or public access easement and shall function like a street, but is limited to non -motorized traffic. (2) Buildings shall front on and be accessed from the pedestrian street through an allowed frontage type. (3) The required public trail may serve as a sidewalk that provides access to building frontages. In addition, a separate sidewalk may be constructed on a raised terrace along the building frontages to provide better access to residential units that are elevated above the flood hazard level. 56 d. General Standards. A creative and unique streetscape along the pedestrian street is encouraged based on the type and scale of the buildings along the frontage and the amount of pedestrian traffic anticipated. Streetscape design shall be approved by the FBC Committee and must meet the following minimum standards: (1) To ensure public safety, pedestrian -scale lighting is required along any pedestrian street per City requirements as determined by the FBC Committee. (2) Depending on the location and the design of the development, provision for emergency vehicle access may be required. If required, a central paved pathway must be provided that is at least 20' wide and remains free of obstructions. (3) Each pedestrian street, except for Ralston Creek Frontages and pedestrian streets that require a central 20' fire lane, shall include at least two, min. 6' wide public sidewalks separated by a central green space. For pedestrian streets that exclusively serve residential building types, one centrally located min. 10' sidewalk flanked by greenspace may be approved by the FBC Committee. See subparagraph c., above, for sidewalk requirements for Ralston Creek Frontages. (4) Street trees must be planted at the same ratio as required for a regular street right-of-way, although trees may be clustered or spaced according to the streetscape design plan approved by the FBC Committee. (5) Any areas that are not intended for pedestrian pathways shall be landscaped or used for pedestrian amenities, bicycle parking, seating areas, public art, sidewalk cafe seating, and similar. Landscaped areas may be designed to provide storm water conveyance. C. Pedestrian Passageways 1. For buildings with i9en Fesidential uses and facades longer than 200' along a primary street, publicly accessible pedestrian passageways from primary streets to and through the interior of the block are required to provide pedestrian access from paFking areas at the rear of buildings to street frontages. 2. Passageways shall be designed to meet the following standards: a. Passageways shall be 20 39' min. in width and 12' min. in height; b. Upper floors may continue over the passageway. Open air passageways are also allowed; c. Passageways should be designed to preclude normal vehicular access and preferably be separate from other emergency vehicle access ways to the interior of the block; d. If a pedestrian passageway is provided in conjunction with a mid -block driveway, the pedestrian 57 walkway shall be separated from vehicular traffic by raising and curbing the walkway. Bollards and/or landscaping may also be required to improve safety in high traffic volume situations; e. Pedestrian passageways serving projects with ground floor residential use may be for the sole use of building tenants and secured with gates; f. To ensure safe and secure use, passageways shall be designed to provide clear lines -of -sight, little or no variation in enclosing wall planes, adequate light levels, and shall be kept clean and clear of debris. D. Streetscreens 1. Where Streetscreens are required in Section 14-2G-3, Subdistrict Standards, a wall that meets the following standards shall be built for the purpose of enhancing security or for screening a parking lot or side yard area from public view. 2. Streetscreens shall be designed to meet the following standards: a. Streetscreens shall be constructed coplanar with or recessed max. 2' from the street -facing facade. b. Streetscreens shall be a min. of 5' in height but shall not exceed the height of the ground floor facade. c. Streetscreens shall be constructed of masonry or other high quality wall material complementary to the adjacent building facade. A decorative wrought iron or metal fence that faithfully imitates wrought iron may be approved by the FBC committee, provided the intended purpose of the streetscreen is achieved. d. Streetscreens may have openings for approved driveways and pedestrian passageways. e. Streetscreens over 15' in length shall be articulated and/or be enhanced by landscaping to provide visual interest along the street frontage. E. Open Space Requirement for Projects with Residential Use 1. On lots that contain Multi -Dwelling Buildings, Apartment Buildings, and/or Mixed -Use Buildings that contain multi -family or group living uses, usable open space shall be provided on each lot at a ratio of 10 square feet per bedroom, but not less than 400 square feet, according to the standards set forth in this subsection. 2. For the purpose of this section, open space is defined as having the following characteristics: a. Open air, outdoor space accessible for shared use by occupants of residential units on the property, except as allowed for Indoor Activity Space, as noted below, b. Designed to preserve privacy for individual dwelling units; c. Improved to support passive recreation, leisure activities and informal gathering; d. Includes amenities such as seating, shade trees, planters, gardens, and/or other improvements to 58 support passive recreation or leisure activities; e. Located in one or more clearly defined, compact areas, with each area not less than 400 square feet, with no dimension less than 20' and no slope greater than 10%; f. Separated and buffered from vehicular use areas through the use of landscaping and/or garden walls or fencing. 3. Paved areas and bicycle parking areas shall not be counted toward usable open space, except that paved paths no wider than 5' and pervious pavement designed exclusively for passive outdoor recreation may be included within the defined open space area. 4. Private frontage areas may not count toward the open space requirement, except for forecourts, as noted below. 5. Shared garden and patio space located on upper floor terraces, rooftops or podiums (on the top level of a parking garage) shall count toward the open space requirement, provided these areas are designed with green features, such as planters or functional green roofs, contain outdoor seating and other appropriate amenities, are free of any obstructions, screened from rooftop mechanical equipment, and are improved and available for safe and convenient access to all residential occupants of the building. Security and close monitoring of any such space is required to ensure the safety of residents and the public. The City reserves the right to restrict or close such a space and require the owner to pay a fee in lieu if such space is deemed a public hazard or nuisance. 6. A forecourt meeting the standards above shall count toward the open space requirements, provided: a. It complies with the Forecourt Frontage Type Standards in Section 4 of this Article; b. It is square or rectangular in form with a minimum side dimension of 20' and no side greater than 1.5 times the dimension of another side; c. It includes amenities such as seating, shade trees, planters, gardens, and/or other improvements to support passive recreation or leisure activities; d. Its elevation is not lower than grade or higher than the ground floor finished floor elevation. 7. Indoor Activity Space may count for up to 50% of the required open space, provided the indoor activity space meets the following requirements: a. The space is accessible for shared use by occupants of residential units on the property; b. It is designed to preserve privacy for individual dwelling units; c. It is improved to support recreation and leisure activities and informal gathering and as such is separate and distinguishable from entry areas, storage areas, mail room, and other areas not devoted to recreation and leisure activities; 59 d. Each indoor activity area is not less than 225 square feet, with no dimension less than 15'; e. A minimum of 40% of the combined surface area of all the walls is transparent and at least one wall is an exterior wall with min. 40% window coverage. If located on the top floor, transparent skylights may be counted toward the transparency requirement. 8. The payment of a fee in lieu of providing the required usable open space may be requested by the developer in cases where there is practical difficulty meeting the standards. A fee in lieu of the open space requirement may be requested according to the following procedures and requirements: a. At least 50% of the open space requirement must be met on-site, either as usable outdoor space and/or as indoor activity area meeting the minimum dimensional requirements as stated above, unless the lot contains residential development of 20 or fewer bedrooms. In such a case, up to 100% of the open space requirement may be satisfied with a payment in lieu; b. The developer must request payment in lieu of open space at the time of site plan review, c. The fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit; d. The fee shall be equal to the fair market value of the land that otherwise would have been required for the open space. The fair market value of the land shall be determined by a qualified real estate appraiser who is acceptable to both the City and the developer. The appraisal cost shall be borne by the developer. e. All such fees shall be deposited in either the Riverfront Crossings District East (for properties located east of the Iowa River), of the Riverfront Crossings District West (for properties located west of the Iowa River), or the Eastside Mixed Use open space account. All payments will be used to acquire or develop public open spaces, parks, recreation facilities and greenways/trails that are located within the applicable Riverfront Crossings open space district. For the Eastside Mixed Use District funds shall be used within the Central Planning District — Subarea A. F. Building Design Standards 1. FACADE COMPOSITION a. Building facades shall be designed with a base, middle, and top, as illustrated in Figure 2G-42. The ground floor facade, or in the case of taller buildings the facade of the first few stories, composes the base. The building elements and features above or including the uppermost occupied floor, including parapet walls and eaves, compose the top. The top of buildings shall be delineated with some form of cornice expression, either with trim material, brackets and panels, eave details, or accentuated masonry. The base of a building shall be distinguished from the middle through the use of string courses, cornice expression, or installation of awnings or canopies. Where the exterior wall material changes along the vertical plane of the building, the materials must be separated by a horizontal band, 60 such as a belt course, soldier course, band board or other trim appropriate to the building materials being used. b. To break up building facades along street frontages, facades shall be divided vertically into bays, as illustrated in Figure 2G-42. Facade bays shall be 20' min. and 35' max. in width and establish a rhythm of vertical modules unified by a complementary rhythm of windows and window groupings. Facade bays shall be distinguished by varying fenestration patterns, recessing wall planes, varying building materials, or establishing a rhythm of architectural elements such as pilasters or window bays. Where the exterior wall material changes along the horizontal plane of a building, the change must occur on an inside corner of the building wall. In the Eastside Mixed Use District, the standard in paragraph d., below, applies instead of this standard. c. To avoid flat, continuous, and overly long upper floor facades, the maximum length of an upper floor facade shall be 160 50'. Articulation between continuous upper floor facade sections shall be accomplished by recessing the facade 2' min. for a distance of at least 10' along rear and side facades and 3' min. for a distance of at least 10' along front facades, as illustrated in Figure 2G-42. If an upper story fagade is recessed more than 5', said distance shall be increased to at least 20'. If balconies are constructed within the recessed area, the distance between the outside edges of any balconies that face each other across the recessed area shall be a minimum of 18'26'. In the Eastside Mixed Use District the standard in paragraph d., below, applies instead of this standard. d In the Eastside Mixed Use District building facades greater than 40' in width must be broken into modules that give the appearance of smaller, individual buildings as illustrated in Figure 2G -42b. Each module must meet the following standards. In no case shall a mixed-use building, commercial building multi -dwelling building or apartment building be greater than 60 feet in width along primary street frontages unless designed as a building with a landscaped forecourt frontage and buildinq wings that do not exceed 60 feet in width along primary street frontages, as approved by the FBC CnmmlttPP_ (1) Each module must be no greater than 30' and no less than 10' in width and must be distinguished from adjacent modules by a variation in the wall plane of at least 2' in depth along rear and side facades and at least 3' in depth along front facades. (2) Each module must have a corresponding change in the roofline; (3) As appropriate to the chosen architectural style of the building each module must be distinguished from the adjacent module by at least one of the following means: variation in material colors types or textures; variation in the building and/or parapet height; variation in the architectural details such as decorative banding reveals stone, or tile accents; variation in window pattern; variation in the use of balconies, recesses, or bay windows. 61 e Architectural style in the Eastside Mixed Use District: Buildings must be designed in a manner that is consistent with a historic architectural style typical of residential buildings in the Central Planning District. However, building facades that are visible only from public alleys are not subject to these standards The applicable architectural styles are as follows: Italianate; Queen Anne; Colonial Revival; Craftsman; Craftsman Bungalow; American Foursquare; Prairie Style; Period Revival; and Eclectic. The applicant must indicate in detail how each of the following architectural elements in the proposed building are consistent with one of these architectural styles: (1) Form and mass of the building; (2) Roof configuration and pitch; (3) Style and placement of windows and doors; (4) Window and door trim, eave boards, frieze boards, and other trim; (5) Porch and entrance features; (6) Building details and ornamentation. f. To create a seamless transition between the facades of a building at a street corner, both street -facing facades shall be designed with equal architectural quality and detail as illustrated in Figure 2G-43. Buildings shall reinforce street corners by repeating facade elements such as signs, awnings and window and wall treatments on both sides of the building facing the corner. Additional corner emphasis with chamfered or rounded facades, corner entries accentuated through changes in design treatments, materials, canopy projections, roof or parapet forms, or through other architectural method is encouraged on street corners. Where additional corner emphasis is provided that extends vertically to the top of the building, the upper floor stepback requirement may be waived or adjusted by the FBC Committee. g. For any exterior building wall that faces a street, park, forecourt, pubk plaza, public trail, the Iowa River or Ralston Creek, a minimum of 25% of said wall between the ground floor and the top of the wall shall be comprised of doors and transparent windows, with the following exceptions: (1) For buildings with Storefront and Urban Flex frontages, this standard applies only to upper floors with the ground floor meeting fenestration requirements for these frontage types. (2) Side facades built to the property line that will abut an adjacent building, but that are temporarily within public view, are exempt from this requirement. h. Along street -facing facades and facades that face the Iowa River, Ralston Creek, publie plazas, open space or trails, blank walls greater than 15' in length are not allowed. Elements such as windows, doors, columns, pilasters, changes in material, artwork, or other architectural details that provide visual 62 interest must be distributed across the facade in a manner consistent with the overall design of the building. Figure 2G-42: Facade Composition Figure 2G -42b: Building Composition in the Eastside Mixed Use District Figure 2G-43: Corner Treatment 2. BUILDING ENTRIES a. Primary entries to ground floor building space and to common lobbies accessing upper floor building space shall be accessed through an allowed frontage type located along street -facing facades with preference given to entries along facades facing primary streets. Building entries along rear and side facades or from parking garages may not serve as principal building entries. Buildings with more than three street -facing facades shall have building entries on at least two sides. b. For buildings that contain residential dwelling units, there must be at least one main entrance on the street -facing facade that provides pedestrian access to dwelling units within the building through an allowed frontage type. For buildings with more than two street frontages, building entrances must be provided along at least two street frontages and at least one of those entrances must be along the primary street. Access to dwelling units must not be solely through a parking garage or from a rear or side entrance. c. Entries on street -facing facades shall be sheltered by an awning, canopy, a recessed doorway, portico, and/or a porch as appropriate to the frontage type, and shall be distinguished by facade recesses or variations in facade design appropriate to the frontage type as set forth in Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards. d. Primary residential entries shall be demarcated with a transom and sidelight windows, pilasters and pediment, door surround and raised cornice, or a combination of these treatments. e. For buildings storefront and urban flex frontages with greater than 100' in length e€ftOntagealenga street, at least one usable building entry shall be provided for every 50' of frontage. This requirement shall not apply in the West Riverfront Subdistrict. f. Unenclosed or partially -enclosed exterior stairways to upper floor building space are not permitted. Unenclosed, exterior corridors on upper floors are not permitted. g. Along street frontages, sliding doors are prohibited as building entries. Sliding doors may not be used as a primary means of entrance to any residential building or residential unit. 3. WINDOWS Figure 2G-44: Window Configurations a. Windows in residential buildings or the residential portions of mixed-use buildings shall comply with 63 the following standards: (1) Individual window units that are visible from a public street, pedestrian street, or public park, plaza or trail shall have a height that is at least 1.5 times greater than the width of the window unit, as illustrated in Figure 2G-44. (2) Individual window units may be located side-by-side, or ganged, in a wider window opening, but the width of the opening may not exceed its height, as illustrated in Figure 2G-44. (3) Windows may be grouped, but individual window units shall be separated by min. 3 1/2 inch trim, as illustrated in Figure 2G-44. (4) Bathroom, kitchen, skylights, and decorative windows, such as stained-glass and ocular windows, are not required to meet the above dimensional standards. (5) Windows on facades shall be double or single hung hinged casement pivoted projected or fixed. (6) Windows shall be accentuated with facade treatments, recesses, and trim appropriate to the wall material and architectural style of the building. Windows in walls constructed of masonry, stucco, or similar shall be recessed a min. of 2" from the facade and accentuated with sills and lintels or other similar treatment. In walls not constructed of masonry, stucco or similar, windows must include min. 3" trim. If simulated muntins are used they shall be affixed to the exterior of the windows. 4. STORY HEIGHTS a. For all mixed-use and non-residential buildings, the minimum ground floor floor -to -structural -ceiling height is 14'. For live -work townhouses, , the minimum ground floor floor -to -structural -ceiling height is 11'. b. Upper floors shall not exceed 14' floor to floor. 5. BUILDING MATERIALS a. Buildings shall be constructed of durable, high-quality materials. Table 2G-8, below lists allowable exterior finish materials, the portion of the building on which they are allowed, and any specific standards that apply. The FBC Committee shall review the proposed palette of building materials to ensure compliance with these standards and to ensure that materials and colors form a cohesive design for the building as related to the mass and scale of the building, the building type, frontage [Yl condition, and proposed architectural style. b. All building facades within public view of a street, pedestrian street, plaza, park, public trail, Ralston Creek, or the Iowa River shall use materials and design features similar to or complementary to those of the front facade. Table 2G-8: Permitted Building Materials 65 Permitted Location/Application of Material Trim/Accent Top of Middle of Base/Bottom Storefront Permitted Material Building Building of Building and Urban Standards (see notes) Building Materials Flex frontages Brick(face/veneer) x x x x x A Tile, Stone/Stone x x x x x A Veneer Burnished/Glazed! Split face Black x x x x x B Architectural CMU Wood/Wood x x x x x C Composite Fiber -Cement C x x x x x Siding/Panels Metal Panels x x x x x D Pre -Cast Concrete E x x x x Panels EIFS/synthetic stucco/hand-laid x x F stucco Reflective x G 65 Glass/Spandrel Translucent, Fritted x x x x x H Glass/Window Film Transparent Glass x x x x x I NOTES: A Any brick or stone veneer must be of a quality, thickness durability, and design that faithfully imitates full-wythe masonry and allows windows and entryways to be recessed to meet the standards. B. Shall be used in conjunction with a palette of materials and shall not comprise more than 33% of any facade within public view of a street, pedestrian street, plaza, park, public trail, Ralston Creek Frontage, parking area, or the Iowa River. Except for burnished/polished or glazed units CMU is not generally allowed for storefront and urban flex frontages However, if approved by the FBC architectural CMU such as split -face, and rock -face, may be used as an accent material on the storefront/urban flex frontage level. C. For buildings that exceed 3 stories in height, these materials shall only be used in conjunction with a palette of materials and shall not comprise more than 33% of any facade within public view of a street, pedestrian street, plaza, park, public trail, Ralston Creek Frontage, parking area, or the Iowa River. Not generally allowed for storefront/urban flex front applications; however, high-quality, smooth -faced versions may be approved by the FBC as accent materials. D. Shall be used in conjunction with a palette of materials; shall be a heavy gauge, non -reflective metal. Durability and maintenance of the material shall be carefully considered if used on the ground level floor or in high use areas; E. Shall incorporate horizontal and vertical articulation and modulation, including but not limited to changes in color and texture, or as part of a palette of materials. This category does not include tilt -up concrete wall construction, which is not allowed. F. May only be used for architectural detailing above the ground floor. G. Shall be used in limited quantities as an accent material or as a means of visual screening. Shall not count toward minimum fenestration requirements. H. May be used for architectural detailing and signage. Other than for decoration and signage, use of these materials on a storefront level is discouraged. For storefront and urban flex frontages, if use of these materials on ground floor windows reduces the transparency and blocks views into the interior of a building, said windows shall not count toward the minimum fenestration requirements of the ground floor of the building. Window film [1: shall not be applied to required storefront windows in a manner that reduces transparency and blocks views into the interior of the storefront. I. Glass used for storefronts or urban flex frontages should be as clear and transparent as possible and individual lites for display windows should be as large as possible to invite views into the interior of the commercial space. Transom windows are encouraged above storefront display windows. Residential window types, closely spaced mullions and punched windows are not allowed for storefront or urban flex frontages. Low -E glazing will reduce transparency, so is discouraged for storefronts or urban flex fronts but if used the glass chosen should have a high visible light transmittance and low reflectivity. 6. ROOF DESIGN a. The following building types may have flat or pitched roofs; however, mansard roofs are discouraged and shall not be permitted on single story buildings. Buildings over 3 stories in height shall have flat roofs. (1) Townhouse (2) Apartment Building (3) Multi -Dwelling Building (4) Live -Work Townhouse (5) Commercial Building (6) Mixed -Use Building (7) Liner Building (8) Civic or Institutional Building b. The following building types shall have pitched roofs. Mansard roofs are not permitted. (1) Cottage Home (2) Rowhouse c. All roof edges shall be accentuated with eaves in a manner proportionate to the size of the building and length of the wall. Buildings with flat roofs shall be enclosed by a parapet wall and decorative cornice. 7. AWNINGS & CANOPIES a. Awnings and canopies may project over the public sidewalk with a minimum 8' clearance above the sidewalk, but shall not project in a manner that will interfere with utilities, street trees, or other important right-of-way features. [IV1 b. Awnings shall be constructed of a durable material such as canvas or metal that will not fade or tear easily. Plasticized, rigid, or curved awnings or mansard -style canopies are prohibited. On storefront frontages, awnings must be open-ended to allow views along the frontage. c. Awnings shall not be internally illuminated and any signs shall be illuminated by fixtures located above the awning and directed downward. 8. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT a. Outdoor mechanical, electrical, and communication equipment, including heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment; venting and vent terminations for commercial hoods; electric meters; electrical and communications equipment and panels; and similar features shall be placed on the roof or to the rear of buildings. Such equipment shall not be placed in private frontage areas. Except for venting and vent terminations for commercial hoods, said equipment may be located along the non -street side of buildings, if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the FBC Committee that it is impractical to locate such equipment on the roof or to the rear of the building. Venting for commercial hoods shall be internal to the building and terminations shall be located on the roof or may terminate through an exterior wall that abuts an alley right-of-way. If there is practical difficulty locating horizontal vent terminations for kitchen fans, bathroom fans, and gas fireplaces for individual residential dwelling units on the roof or to the rear or side facades, they may be allowed on front facades as long as they are designed to blend with the exterior building facade, as approved by the FBC Committee. b. All such equipment must be screened from public view by architectural finished screen walls and enclosures consistent and complementary to the exterior facade of the building. c. If within public view, rooftop mechanical penthouses shall be shall be designed to complement the design of street -facing building facades and shall be clad on all sides in the same materials as used on street -facing facades. d. Packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) units and other similar mechanical units that are integrated into and behind the wall plane of a building and covered and screened from view with a decorative guard that is integrated into the design of the building wall are allowed on any side of a building. e. Dumpsters and recycling bins must be located in areas that are not visible from public streets and may not be located in a right-of-way. 9. SIGNS a. In the South Downtown, Central Crossings, Park, arA-South Gilbert Subdistricts, and Eastside Mixed Use District signage on mixed-use and non-residential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CB -10 Zone, as set forth in Article 14 -SB. til b. In the Gilbert District, signage for mixed-use and non-residential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CN -1 Zone, as set forth in Article 14-5B. c. In the West Riverfront District, signage on mixed-use and non-residential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CC -2 Zone, as set forth in Article 14-5B, except that new freestanding signs shall be limited to 15 feet in height. d. Drive-through restaurant menu signs and quick vehicle servicing signs are permitted in locations where such uses are allowed. e. Signage for residential buildings shall be allowed according to the standards that apply in Residential Zones as set forth in 14-5B. For multi -family buildings, the larger sign area for fascia and monument signs as specified in multi -family zones applies. Residential leasing signs are not allowed. aleng- f. Signs shall be integrated into the architectural design of the building and not dominate the facade or interfere with adjacent buildings. For buildings with multiple storefronts, a sign plan is required at the time of development that ensures that signage allowances are fairly apportioned according to the relative width of the individual storefronts and that the signage type and designs are consistent and complementary along the building frontage. g. On storefront and urban flex frontages, storefront level signs shall be primarily oriented to pedestrians and scaled appropriately. Window signs and temporary signs in windows shall not block views into the interior and shall not cover more than 25% of the storefront window area. h. Sign installations shall comply with all other generally applicable sign regulations, standards, and requirements as set forth in Article 14-5B. G. Building Height Bonus Provisions The building height bonus provisions provide an incentive for developments to incorporate features that provide a public benefit or that further important goals and objective of the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan according to the eligible bonuses set forth in this Section. 1. REVIEW PROCESS Request for building height bonuses will be reviewed by the FBC Committee through the Design Review process according to the following rules. If Level II Design Review is required the proposal must also be approved by the City Council: a. Bonus height up to two additional stories above the applicable subdistrict height standard may be approved through a Level I Design Review. b. A Level II Design Review is required for a height bonus that exceeds 2 stories above the maximum M height established for the applicable subdistrict. c. A Level II Design Review is required for Open Space Height Transfers, Historic Preservation Height Transfers and Public Right -of -Way Height Transfers. d. Multiple height bonuses or transfers may be applied to one site, however, the resulting height may not exceed the following maximums: (1) 15 stories maximum for properties within the South Downtown, University, and Park subdistricts. (2) 12 stories maximum for properties within the West Riverfront subdistrict that have frontage along the Iowa River. (3) 8 stories maximum for properties within the Central Crossings and South Gilbert subdistricts. (4) 5 stories maximum for properties within the Gilbert subdistrict and properties within the West Riverfront subdistrict that do not have frontage along the Iowa River. However, bonus height is not allowed on lots that abut a ski94e ily residential zone. (5) Height bonuses are not allowed in the Eastside Mixed Use District. (�6) In no case shall the building height exceed the maximum height allowed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). e. All requests for bonus height shall meet the applicable approval criteria. All proposals shall demonstrate excellence in building and site design, use high quality building materials, and be designed in a manner that contributes to the quality and character of the neighborhood. The resulting development must meet all other applicable zoning standards. Bonus height is granted solely at the discretion of the City based on the quality of the proposal. For buildings receiving height transfers or granted bonus height, additional upper floor stepbacks may be required to help reduce the mass and scale of the building as it relates to surrounding development and public open space. 2. OPEN SPACE HEIGHT TRANSFERS The following transfer of development rights and corresponding height bonus provides an incentive for the development of needed public open space as envisioned in the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. a. Eligibility The open space height transfer is an option for sites that meet the following criteria: (1) Minimum size of the open space dedication is 20,000 square feet; and (2) The site must have sufficient frontage on a public street or future public street so that it is highly visible and accessible to the public or is land that can be added to an existing park or land that is 70 suitable for development into a park node along a stream or river corridor trail; and (3) The site is designated on the Riverfront Crossings Regulating Plan as Green Space; or if the site is not designated as Green Space on the regulating plan, the applicant must demonstrate through a Level II Design Review Process that the site is ideally located to serve the need for public open space for people living or working in the area and the City Parks and Recreation Department approves the site. b. Requirements (1) The area designated for the open space must be dedicated to the City as a public park. (2) All buildings and structures that will not be retained for park purposes must be removed and the land graded and seeded to the satisfaction of the City, unless the City Council approves an alternative arrangement. c. Transfer of Development Rights (1) The floor area that results from multiplying the number of stories allowed at the sending site as specified in the applicable subdistrict standards by the acreage of the sending site may be transferred to one or more eligible site(s) within the Riverfront Crossings District. For example, if the land being dedicated for public open space is located in the Park Subdistrict and is 20,000 square feet in size, then 120,000 square feet of floor area (20,000 x 6) may be transferred to one or more eligible sites and the resulting building or buildings on the receiving sites may exceed the height limit of the respective subdistrict, within the limits established in this Section. (2) The resulting building or buildings on the receiving site(s) may not exceed the maximums stated within subparagraph 14 above. 3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION HEIGHT TRANSFERS The following transfer of development rights and corresponding height bonus provides an incentive for the preservation and adaptive re -use of historic properties. a. Eligibility The historic preservation height transfer is an option for sites that meet the following criterion: (1) The site from which the height transfer is requested (sending site) is designated as an Iowa City Landmark, eligible for landmark designation, registered on the National Register of Historic Places, or listed as a historically significant building as determined by the survey and evaluation of the 71 historic and architectural resources for the vicinity. b. Requirements (1) If the sending site has not already been designated as an Iowa City Landmark, the applicant must apply for and obtain approval of this designation as a condition of the transfer of development rights; and (2) All historic buildings and structures on the sending site must be preserved against decay, deterioration, and kept free from structural defects by the owner or such person, persons, or entities who may have custody or control thereof, according to the provisions of 14-313-7, Prevention of Demolition by Neglect. c. Transfer of Development Rights (1) The floor area that results from multiplying the number of stories allowed at the sending site as specified in the applicable subdistrict standards by the acreage of the sending site may be transferred to one or more eligible site(s) within the Riverfront Crossings District. For example, if the land being preserved as a Historic Landmark is located in the Central Crossings Subdistrict and is 20,000 square feet in size, then 80,000 square feet of floor area (20,000 x 4) may be transferred to one or more eligible sites and the resulting building or buildings on the receiving sites may exceed the height limit of the respective subdistrict, within the limits established in this Section. (2) The resulting building or buildings on the receiving site(s) may not exceed the maximums stated within subparagraph 1.d, above. 4. PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY HEIGHT TRANSFERS The following transfer of development rights and corresponding height bonus provides an incentive for dedication of land for public rights-of-way necessary to realize the vision of the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. a. Eligibility The public right-of-way height transfer is an option for sites that meet the following criterion: (1) The land proposed for dedication (sending site) is needed in order to construct or improve rights-of-way necessary to realize the vision of the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. b. Requirements (1) The subject land must be dedicated to the City for use as public right-of-way. 72 (2) All buildings and structures on the land to be dedicated must be removed, unless the City Council approves an alternative arrangement. c. Transfer of Development Rights (1) The floor area that results from multiplying the number of stories allowed at the sending site as specified in the applicable subdistrict standards by the acreage of the sending site may be transferred to one or more eligible site(s) within the Riverfront Crossings District. For example, if the land being dedicated for public right-of-way is located in the South Gilbert Subdistrict and is 20,000 square feet in size, then 120,000 square feet of floor area (20,000 x 6) may be transferred to one or more eligible sites and the resulting building or buildings on the receiving sites may exceed the height limit of the respective subdistrict, within the limits established in this Section. (2) The resulting building or buildings on the receiving site(s) may not exceed the maximums stated within subparagraph A.4, above. 5. HEIGHT BONUS FOR CLASS A OFFICE SPACE Two additional floors of building height may be granted for every floor of Class A Office Space provided. To qualify for this bonus, the office space must be located on floors above the ground floor of the building and meet the definition of Class A office space as stated below. Only non-residential uses shall be allowed in the designated Class A office space. As defined by the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), Class A Office Space is space that is of a quality that is attractive for premier office users with rents above average for the area. Class A Office Buildings have high quality standard finishes, state of the art systems, exceptional accessibility and a definite market presence. 6. HEIGHT BONUS FOR PUBLIC ART One additional floor of building height may be granted for a contribution to the City's Public Art Program equal to 1% of threshold value of the project. Threshold value is the sum of all construction costs shown on all building permits associated with the project, including site preparation. For alterations to existing development, the threshold value is the sum of all construction costs as defined above plus the value of existing improvements to the property, as listed in the City Assessor's records. Funds contributed shall be used by the City for public art within the Riverfront Crossings subdistrict where the subject building is located as approved by the Public Art Committee. 7. HEIGHT BONUS FOR LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Up to four additional floors of building height may be granted for projects that are designed to meet high standards with regard to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, according to LEED or other 73 similar environmental or energy -efficiency rating system. In general, the higher the level of energy efficiency or environmental stewardship demonstrated, the greater the bonus. The amount of bonus granted will be based on the overall quality of the project. Bonus height may also be granted for projects that are designed to minimize the impact of stormwater run-off on the environment through the use of bioswales, rain gardens, greenroofs, rainwater harvesting, and streambank stabilization and restoration along Ralston Creek or the Iowa River, as described in the Riverfront Crossings District sub -area plan adopted in April, 2011. Any such green feature(s) must be designed using best management practices and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the design will be successful given applicable factors, such as soil conditions, access to sunlight, topography, etc. A long-term maintenance plan must accompany any proposal for such green features. 8. HEIGHT BONUS FOR STUDENT HOUSING Up to five floors of additional building height may be granted for projects that are ideally located and designed to provide a high quality living environment for college students. a. Location To qualify for this bonus, projects must be located on land that: (1) Is within the University Subdistrict, South Downtown Subdistrict, or the West Riverfront Subdistrict; and (2) Is within 1000' walking distance along public rights-of-way from the University of Iowa Campus as defined for these purposes and illustrated on the Regulating Plan, Figure 2G-1. b. Management, Design and Amenities (1) An enforceable plan for on-site management and security must be submitted to and approved by the City; (2) For projects with 200 or more bedrooms, professional 24-hour on-site management and security must be provided. A professionally staffed management office/reception desk must be provided in the entrance lobby of the building; (3) Interior and exterior usable shared open space must be provided with amenities that create a high quality living environment for students. The management plan must include adequate provisions for management, maintenance, and security of such spaces. (4) A secure bicycle parking/storage area shall be provided and maintained within the building or parking garage. 74 (5) The owner shall maintain a valid rental permit and comply with all applicable City Codes; (6) The City reserves the right to inspect the property to verify compliance with these provisions. 9. HEIGHT BONUS FOR HOTEL SPACE One additional floor of building height may be granted for every floor of high quality hotel space. The additional building height may be used for additional hotel space or for other uses. The resulting building must demonstrate excellence in building and site design as demonstrated through use of high quality building materials, architectural detailing, building amenities, landscaping and streetscaping elements, and similar. 10. HEIGHT BONUS FOR WORKFORCE OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Up to five floors of additional building height may be granted for projects that designate a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling units within the development as Affordable Housing, as defined in Code Section 14-2G-8 and regulated in accordance therewith. 11. HEIGHT BONUS FOR ELDER HOUSING Up to five floors of additional building height may be granted for projects where all or a portion of the dwelling units are designed to provide a high quality living environment for elders or persons with disabilities. The project must satisfy the following criteria: a. The development is designed for use and occupancy by elders and/or persons with disabilities; b. All individual dwelling units and any communal space must be handicap accessible, as defined in the Iowa Administrative Code; c. No more than 10% of all individual dwelling units within the project can contain more than two bedrooms; d. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the owner must submit an affidavit to the City that all designated dwelling units will be reserved for and occupied by elders and/or persons with disabilities; and e. The units may be renter- or owner -occupied. If rented, the owner shall maintain a valid rental permit, unless the use is licensed by the State of Iowa; f. The City reserves the right to inspect the property to verify compliance with these provisions. H. Minor Adjustments 1. The FBC Committee may approve deviations from the building placement, fa4ade stepbacks, building projections, and parking, loading, and service area placement standards set forth in Section 14-2G-3, Subdistrict Standards. Setbaeks Standards greater or lesser than the ranges allowed may be approved in 75 the following circumstances provided the approval criteria listed below are met: a. For publicly -accessible outdoor plazas; b. For irregular lots with fflultiple buildings that make meeting the requirements impractical or infeasible; c. For buildings along Ralston Creek; d. For liner buildings civic or institutional buildings where unique building needs or site constraints make it difficult to fully comply with the standards; e. For buildings along pedestrian streets designed to maximize access to and views of the Iowa River, or f. For other special circumstances, provided that the intent of the standard and the River -front Crossings District Master Plan or Central District Plan, whichever is applicable, is met. g. Approval Criteria: (1) There are characteristics of the site that make it difficult or infeasible to meet the building -ander paddng plaeement-requirements; and (2) The proposed design and placement of the building, parking, and service areas fits the characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood, is are consistent with the intent of the standard being modified and the goals of the Riverfront Crossings District Master Plan or Central District Plan, whichever is applicable, and will not detract from or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity. 2. The FBC Committee may approve deviations from the facade continuity requirements set forth in Section 14-2G-3, Subdistrict Standards, for buildings with forecourts at primary building entries, open-air pedestrian passageways connecting public sidewalks to rear yard parking, or driveways on sites without secondary street, cross -parcel, or alley access to parking and service areas, or for small or irreqularly shaped lots where there is practical difficulty meeting the standard. In such cases, additional and/or enhanced screening and landscaping may be required to ensure a pleasant and comfortable pedestrian environment along street frontages. 3. The FBC Committee may approve deviations from the requirements set forth in Section 14-2G-4, Frontage Type Standards, to accommodate buildings located on steeply sloped sites or within flood hazard zones, where meeting the requirements is impractical or infeasible, or to make minor adjustments to elements of a frontage to ensure they are proportional to the scale of a building. If warranted and approved, deviations may include the following: a. Floor height of stoops, porticos, porches or terraces may exceed the maximum; b. The finished ground floor elevation of the building may exceed the maximum; 76 c. Garden walls enclosing terraces or forecourts may exceed the maximum height; or d. The terrace frontage may be configured as a stepped terrace with two levels above grade. f Allow additional width and depth for portico frontages in order to create proportional entryways for large multi -dwelling or civic/institutional buildings; g Minor deviations from window coverage standards for storefront frontages for small buildings located on corner lots where full compliance on both frontages may not be feasible. 4. Where accessibility standards cannot be met using the standards herein, the FBC Committee may approve deviations to allow adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Deviations may include lowering the height requirements of frontages and finished ground floor elevations, and accommodating wheelchair accessible ramps. S. The FBC Committee may approve deviations from the building design standards set forth in Section 14 -2G -7F, provided the following approval criteria are met: a. The alternative design solution equally or better meets the intent of the specific standard being modified; and b. The proposed building design is uniquely designed to fit the characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood, is consistent with the goals of the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, and will not detract from or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity; and c. The proposed building demonstrates excellence in architectural design and durability of materials; and d. The proposed building is designed true to a specific architectural style and adherence to the building design standards would be impractical and/or compromise the building's architectural integrity. 77 14-5A: Off -Street Parking Standards Amend Subsection 14 -5A -4B., Minimum Parking Requirements, as follows: B. Minimum Requirements 1. Table 5A-2 lists the minimum parking requirements and minimum bicycle parking requirements for the land use or uses on properties in all zones except the CB -5, CB - 10, Eastside Mixed Use and Riverfront Crossings Zones. For some land uses, the minimum parking requirements differ based on the zone in which the property is located. 2. Table 5A-1 lists the minimum parking requirements and minimum bicycle parking requirements for the CB -5 and CB -10 Zones, where parking is only required for Household Living Uses. 3. Table 5A-3 lists the minimum parking requirements and minimum bicycle parking requirement for properties zoned Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use. Affordable Housing dwelling units provided in accordance with Section 14-2G-8 shall not be required to provide parking, and are therefore exempt from the minimum parking requirement calculation for the respective Riverfront Crossings zoning classification. 4. In the CB -10 Zone, off-street parking must meet the standards specified in 14 -5A -3D. Amend a portion of Table 5A-3: Minimum Parking Requirements for the Riverfront Crossings Zones, as follows. Those portions of Table 5A-3 not amended herein shall remain unchanged: Table 5A-3• Minimum Parking Requirements in the Riverfront Crossings District & Eastside Mixed Use District USE CATEGORIES SUBDISTRICTS MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT BICYCLE PARKING Household Living South Downtown, University Effciency,l-bedroom: 0.5 space per dwelling unit. Units within the 2 -bedroom: t spaces per dwelling unit 1 per d.u. following Building 3 -bedroom: 2 spaces per dwelling unit Types: Elder Apartments: 1 space for every 2 dwelling units. • Apartment For Multi -Family dwelling units s 9faRte"9.0..�.,o oG^as4^9Ht-for-studeRt Building heusing located within the University Subdistrict or on property directly • Multi -Dwelling abutting or across the street from the UI campus as illustrated on the Building Regulating Plan, Fig.2G-1, the parking requirement is 0.25 per • Mixed -Use bedroom. Building Park, South Gilbert, Central Efficiency, 1 -bedroom: 0.75 space per dwelling unit. 1 per d.u. Crossings, Gilbert, West 2 -bedroom: 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit Riverfront, Eastside Mixed- 3 -bedroom: 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit. Use District Elder Apartments: 1 space for every 2 dwelling units. Non -Residential South Downtown, University None Required 111500 Uses square feet of floor area Park, South Gilbert, Central 1 space per 500 square feel of floor area. On -street parking provided 111500 Crossings, Gilbert, West along the frontage of a property may count toward this parking square feel Riverfront, Eastside Mixed requirement. Buildings with less than 1200 square feet of non- of floor area Use residential floor area are exempt from this parking requirement. Amend 14 -5A -4F -5a(3), as follows S. Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District For qualifying development as set forth below, the number of required on-site parking spaces may be reduced in order to facilitate said development according to the provisions of this subsection. a. Qualifying Development To qualify for a parking reduction under this subsection, the proposed development: (1) Must be located in the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District; and (2) Must not result in the demolition of a property that is designated as an Iowa City Landmark, registered on the National Register of Historic Places, or individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places; and (3) Must qualify feF bands height-, bonus fleeF area, or ether develepnien assmstanee fina eial ent'ye f..,..., the r•t., fer including include uses, elements or features that further housing, economic development, or other goals of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. Amend 14 -5A -5F, regarding construction and design standards for off-street parking, as follows: Standards for Structured Parking in Multi -Family, Commercial Zones, the Eastside Mixed Use District, and the Riverfront Crossings Zones: The following standards apply to structured parking in all Multi -Family Zones, all Commercial Zones, except the CB -10 Zone, and on property zoned Riverfront Crossings or Eastside Mixed Use. On properties zoned Riverfront Crossings or Eastside Mixed Use, these standards apply to tuck -under, mid -block structures, lined structures, integrated structures, and underground structures, as described in Article 14-2G. Standards for structured parking in the CB -10 Zone are specified in Subsection 14 -5A -3D, above. Amend paragraphs 14 -5A -F2. and 7., as follows: 2. On property zoned Riverfront Crossings or Eastside Mixed Use, structured parking shall be placed in accordance with the provisions set forth in Article 14-2G, Riverfront Crossings Form -Based Development Standards. 7. Garage Entrances/Exits. a. Vehicular access to parking within buildings should be located and designed to minimize traffic congestion and hazards to pedestrians and to preserve street frontages for active building uses. b. Garage entrances/exits should be located along a building wall that does not face a public street and accessed from a private drive, private rear lane or public alley. In CB -2, CB -5, MU, Eastside Mixed Use, and Riverfront Crossings Zones, alley or rear lane access is preferred. If the o ildiR^ ^"i^ ^' Gansultatmon with the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services in consultation with the aad the Form -Based Code Committee, determines that such access is not feasible due to lack of alley access, topographical limitations, or other unique circumstances, or if allowing direct access from a street will better meet the objectives as stated in subparagraph a., above, garage openings may face a street, but must be designed in a manner that will best meet the objectives listed in subparagraph a, above, and must meet the standards listed in sub -subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3), below. (1) If the structured parking is intended for residents or tenants of a building and not the general public, there may be no more than one double -wide or two single -wide garage openings per building. Double -wide openings may not exceed 20 feet in width; single -wide openings may not exceed 10 feet in width. For existing buildings where it is not possible to meet this standard due to structural constraints of the building, the Building Official may adjust this provision to allow one additional garage entrance/exit that faces a street, provided that the minor modification approval criteria are met and the garage opening is designed to minimize its effect on the streetscape and minimize hazards to pedestrians. (2) For structured parking intended for use by the general public, garage openings should be limited in width and number to only what is necessary to provide adequate access for the types and numbers of vehicles using the parking facility. (3) Except in the CN -1, CB -2, MU and CB -5 Zones, the opening(s) must occupy no more than 50% of the length of the street -facing building wall. On corner lots, only one street -facing garage wall must meet this standard. In the Eastside Mixed Use, Riverfront Crossings Zones and in the CN -1, CB -2, MU and CB -5 Zones, garage opening(s) along the primary street frontage are not permitted if access is feasible from another local or collector street or from a rear alley, private street or private rear lane. If there is no feasible alternative, garage opening(s) may be allowed along the primary street frontage, provided that they occupy no more than 35 percent of the length of the primary street frontage of the lot and provided that all provisions of Article 14-5C, Access Management are met. Amend paragraph 14 -5A -4F-1, as follows: F. Alternatives to Minimum Parking Requirements 1. Off -Site Parking on Private Property Off-street parking may be located on a separate lot from the use served according to the following rules. When the proposed off-site parking is located in a Residential Zone or CB -10 Zone, or is intended for a use located in the CB -10 Zone, the Board of Adjustment may grant a special exception for the proposed parking, provided the conditions contained in subparagraphs a. through g. are met. When the proposed off - 3 site parking is located in the Eastside Mixed Use District, a Riverfront Crossings Zone, an Industrial Zone, Research Zone, or Commercial Zone, except the CB -10 Zone, the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services may approve the proposed parking, provided the conditions contained in subparagraphs a. through g. are met. a. Special Location Plan A special location plan must be submitted with the application for off-site parking. The location plan must include a map indicating the proposed location of the off- site parking, the location of the use or uses served by the parking, and the distance and proposed walking route between the parking and the use(s) served. The map must be drawn to scale and include property boundaries, including boundaries of any intervening properties. In addition, documentation must be submitted providing evidence deemed necessary to comply with the requirements herein. b. Location of Off-site Parking (1) In Residential, Commercial Zones, Eastside Mixed Use, and Riverfront Crossings Zones, any proposed off-site parking space must be located within 300 feet from an entrance to the use served. (2) In Industrial and Research Zones, any proposed off-site parking space must be located within 600 feet from an entrance to the use served. c. Zoning Off-site parking spaces must be located in the same zone as the principal use(s) served, or located as follows: (1) in a Multi -Family Zone serving a use located in a different Multi -Family Zone, Eastside Mixed Use District, or in the MU Zone or vice versa. (2) in a Commercial Zone serving a use located in a different Commercial zone, Industrial Zone, Eastside Mixed Use, or Riverfront Crossing Zone. (3) in an Industrial Zone serving a use located in a different Industrial Zone or Commercial zone. (4) in a Riverfront Crossings Zone serving a use located in a different Riverfront Crossings Zone or Commercial Zone. d. Shared Use of Off -Site Parking Where two or more uses will jointly use the proposed off-site parking, the number of parking spaces shall equal the sum of off-street parking spaces required, as indicated in Tables 5A-1, 5A-2, and 5A-3, except for reductions approved under the provisions of paragraph 2, below, Allowed Reductions for Shared Parking. e. Approval Criteria In assessing a special location plan for off-site parking, the Board of Adjustment or Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, as applicable, will consider the desirability of the proposed off-street parking and stacking spaces location; pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety; any detrimental effects on adjacent property; the appearance of the streetscape as a consequence of the off-street parking; and, in the case of non -required parking, the need for additional off-street parking. f. Covenant for Off -Site Parking A written agreement between the property owners must be submitted with the application for off-site parking. The agreement must assure the retention of the parking and stacking spaces, aisles and drives and be binding upon their successors and assigns. The agreement must provide that it cannot be released, and its terms and conditions cannot be modified in any manner whatsoever, without prior written consent and approval from the City. The written agreement must be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Upon approval of the off-site parking, the applicant shall provide evidence to the Building Official confirming that the agreement has been properly executed and has been recorded as a covenant running with the land before issuance of a building permit. 14-3C: Design Review Amend paragraph 14 -3C -2A-10 within the Design Review section, as follows: 10 0•.,...fFGnt GFOSSings Design Review for Form -based Code Districts Any exterior alterations to, additions to, or new construction of buildings and structures, or alterations or additions to site development, including but not limited to parking areas, landscaping, screening, signage, lighting, and access on property zoned to a €fiverfront Sressings-form-based code designation shall be subject to Design Review as specified in 14-2G-1 D, Design Review. Amend paragraph 14 -3C -3A -1a(10), regulating Level I Design Review, as follows: (10) RiveFfFGRt rrecc:^gc DesigR Review Design Review for Form -based Code Districts Amend 14 -3C -3A -1b, regulating Level l Design Review, as follows: b. Applications for Level I Review will be reviewed and approved, modified, or disapproved by the staff Design Review Committee or, in the case of Form -based Code Districts the P.__rt,.,, : GFOSSOROS Design Re by the Form -Based Code Committee, in accordance with Article 14-8B, Administrative Approval Procedures. Amend 14 -3C -3B, setting forth approval criteria for design review, as following: 9. RiveFfFent GFGGGiRgs Form -based Code District Design Review according to 14-2G- 1 D. 14-4C: Accessory Uses Amend paragraph 2 within Code Section 14 -4C -2J, Uncovered Decks and Patios, as follows: 2. In Riverfront Crossings Zones and the Eastside Mixed Use District: a. Decks are not allowed in private frontage areas, as defined in Section 14 -2G -7A, Streetscape and Frontage Area Improvements. 5 b. Patios are not allowed in private frontage areas unless expressly permitted according to the standards for the applicable Frontage Type, as specified in Section 14-2G-4. c. Uncovered patios and decks constructed 2 feet or less above grade must be set back at least 2 feet from any alley right-of-way. No side setback is required. d. Uncovered patios and decks constructed more than 2 feet above grade must be set back at least 5 feet from any side lot line and at least 2 feet from any alley right- of-way. Amend paragraph 14 -4C -2L-2, provisions related to location and height requirements for fences, wall, and hedges, as follows: 2. Location and Height Requirements. All fences, walls, and hedges located within a principal building front, side, or rear setback area or within 5 feet of a lot line, are subject to the following location and height requirements. a. Except as otherwise allowed or required in Article 14-2G, Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use District Form -based Development Standards, no portion of a fence or wall more than 10 percent solid shall exceed eight feet in height. The solidity is the percent of the fence over a random area which is made up of solid, opaque material, and which does not allow light or air to pass through. Retaining walls are exempt from the provisions of this subparagraph. b. Fences, walls, and hedges must be set back at least 2 feet from any alley or street right-of-way line. c. On corner lots, fences, walls, and hedges over 2 feet in height must comply with the provisions of Article 14-5D, Intersection Visibility Standards. d. Fences and walls that exceed 4 feet in height are not permitted in the principal building, front setback area on properties zoned Residential or on properties located within 50 feet of any property along the same frontage that is zoned Residential. However, this height limit is increased to 6 feet for lots with frontages along an expressway or an arterial street, provided that the lot is a double frontage lot or a reversed corner lot. Retaining walls are exempt from the provisions of this subparagraph. e. In Riverfront Crossings Zones and the Eastside Mixed Use District, fences and walls located within private frontage areas are strictly regulated and, if allowed, must comply with the applicable Frontage Type standards as specified in 14-2G. Amend Table 4C-1: Drive -Through Facilities, by adding a row labeled "Eastside Mixed Use District", as shown below: Zone Drive -Through Facilities Allowed Additional Requirements Eastside Mixed Use None permitted Not Applicable District 91 Amend 14 -4C -2T., Swimming pools, hot tubs, and tennis courts, paragraph 1.a., setbacks, as follows: a. In Residential Zones, Riverfront Crossings Zones and the Eastside Mixed Use District: (1) The use must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any side or rear lot line. (2) The use may not be located in the front yard (See definition of FRONT YARD in Article 14-9A) unless the use is setback at least 40 feet from the front property line. Amend 14 -4C -2W. Storage Buildings and Warehouse Facilities, paragraphs 1 and 2, as follows: 1. In residential zones and for residential buildings types in the Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use District, accessory storage and accessory storage buildings are allowed as follows: a. Accessory storage and storage buildings are permitted for the storage of personal vehicles, wood, lumber, gardening equipment and other materials and equipment used exclusively by residents of the premises or by persons affiliated with a permitted use. b. On properties where the principal use is household living, storage buildings for commercial purposes are prohibited. 2. In Commercial, Industrial, and Research Zones, and for non-residential uses allowed within Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings in the Riverfront Crossings Zones and Eastside Mixed Use District, accessory storage and warehouse facilities are permitted, provided the floor area devoted to such a use does not exceed 40 percent of the total floor area of the buildings on the property. If storage and warehousing exceeds this floor area limit it is considered a principal use and is subject to the base zone regulations and any relevant approval criteria in Chapter 4, Article B of this Title. 14-4B: Minor Modifications Variances Special Exceptions, and Provisional Uses Amend 14 -4B -4B-12, Quick Vehicle Servicing, subparagraphs i. and j., as follows: i. For properties located in the Riverfront Crossings District and Eastside Mixed Use District, Quick Vehicle Servicing uses are only allowed by special exception in certain locations and must comply with the standards set forth in Chapter 2, Article G, 'Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use District Form -Based Development Standards', of this Title. j. For properties located in the CB -2 Zone, CB -5 Zone, Riverfront Crossings District, Eastside Mixed Use District, or Towncrest Design Review District, where it can be demonstrated that the proposed Quick Vehicle Servicing Use cannot comply with a specific standard as indicated in the subsections B12h and B12i of this section, the Board of Adjustment may grant a special exception to modify or waived the provision, provided that the intent of the development standards is not unduly compromised. The Board of Adjustment may impose any condition or conditions that are warranted to mitigate the effects of any variation from these development standards. 14-5G: Outdoor Lighting Standards Amend 14 -5G -4A, Height limitations (of light fixtures), as follows: A. Height Limitations 1. Light fixtures located within 300 feet of a Residential Zone, Riverfront Crossings Zone, or the Eastside Mixed Use District must be mounted no higher than 25 feet above grade. 2. Light fixtures located further than 300 feet from a Residential Zone, Riverfront Crossings Zone or the Eastside Mixed Use District must be mounted no higher than 35 feet above grade. Amend 14 -5G -4C., Light Trespass, paragraph 3., as follows: 3. Lighting fixtures must be located and shielded such that the bulb is not directly visible from any adjacent FBsideRtially ZORed PFGpeFty residential use or public right-of-way. The right-of- way trespass standard does not apply in the CB -2, CB -5, or CB -10 Zones. Amend 14 -5G -5B., Lighting Environment Districts, as follows: B. Lighting Environment Districts All Zones except Public (P) Zones, are grouped into three lighting environment districts that control lighting output on applicable lots in each zone. Uses, for which the lighting standards are applicable, located within the Public (P) Zone must comply with the lighting requirements of the adjacent zone; those on the border between two or more zones must comply with the standards of the strictest adjacent zone. Zones are grouped into the lighting environment districts as follows. 1. Low Illumination District, E1 Areas of low ambient lighting levels. This District includes single-family and low- density multi -family residential zones. This District applies to the following zones: ID - RS, ID -RM, RR -1, RS -5, RS -8, RS -12, RM -12, and RNS-12. 2. Medium Illumination District, E2 Areas of medium ambient lighting levels. This District includes higher density multi- family zones and lower intensity commercial and office zones. This District applies to the following zones: ID -C, ID -I, ID -RP, CN -1, CO -1, PRM, RM -20, RM -44, RNS-20, aad-MU, EMU and all RFC Zones except the RFC -WR. 3. High Illumination District, E3 Areas of high ambient lighting levels. This District includes higher intensity commercial, industrial, and research zones. This District applies to the following zones: CC -2, CH -1, CIA, CB -2, CB -5, CB -10, 1-1, 1-2, RDP, and ORP, and the RFC - WR. F \ To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: REZ16-00006 STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Karen Howard Date: July 21, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Contact: Karen Howard 319-356-5251 karen-howardtaaiowa-city. org 08-16-16 MT 2e(3) Requested Action: Rezone multiple properties from Central Business Service (CB -2), Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20), and Central Business Support (CB -5) to Eastside Mixed -Use (EMU) Purpose: Reflect development patterns and standards for the subject area outlined by the Comprehensive Plan Location: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning File Date: 45 Day Limitation Period: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, and Washington Street Approximately 7.4 acres Commercial, residential, and mixed use buildings— CB-2, CB -5, and RNS-20 North: Residential and mixed use – MU and RM -44 South: Residential – RM -44 East: Residential—RM-12 and RNS-20 West: City Hall, Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Recreation Center - P-1 July 7, 2016 August 21, 2016 In May of 2015, City Council amended the City's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate portions of the blocks between Van Buren and Johnson Streets, south of Jefferson Street and north of Burlington Street into the Central Planning District. This area has historically been considered a transitional area between downtown Iowa City and the residential neighborhoods to the east. In addition to incorporating this area into the Central Planning District, the City Council established a goal to develop zoning code amendments to address site and building design standards, building height and scale, and setbacks to ensure that any redevelopment in this area is compatible with the character and scale of the traditional residential neighborhood east of downtown Iowa City. Staff has drafted a form based code to create the Eastside Mixed -Use (EMU) zoning district to help implement the comprehensive plan vision for this area as outlined in the associated memo in July 21 P&Z meeting packet. Once the zoning code text amendments are adopted, the properties within the EMU District must be rezoned in order for the new form -based standards to apply. Staff recommends rezoning all properties within the EMU District to the new zoning designation to ensure that any future redevelopment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The City notified all property owners and surrounding property owners of the proposed rezoning and held a "good neighbor' informational meeting on June 22, 2016 (see attached letter) to discuss the new form -based zoning and address questions from area property owners. Staff also met individually with area property owners to discuss the proposed zoning. ANALYSIS: The properties that are the subject of this rezoning are located in the Central Planning District and primarily contain homes constructed in the early part of the 20"' century. Some infill apartments of more modern design are present. Commercial buildings, such as the University of Iowa Community Credit Union, New Pioneer Co-op, a small office building, and a gas station/convenience store are all located along Van Buren Street. A new, larger mixed-use building was recently constructed on Washington Street in accordance with the CB -2 zoning standards. The current zoning of properties in this area is largely Central Business Service (CB -2) or Central Business Support (CB -5). These central business zones encourage high density urban mixed use development by requiring new buildings to be designed as mainstreet-style commercial buildings that require commercial uses on the ground level floor and may have residential uses on the upper floors with little or no building setbacks from the street or from adjacent properties. There are two properties zoned RNS-20 that are included in the EMU District. These properties contain multi -family buildings that are not consistent with the standards in the EMU District, so the rezoning may create an incentive for redevelopment. With this proposed area -wide rezoning, the new form -based zoning standards of the Eastside Mixed Use (EMU) form -based code district will apply to all properties within the designated boundaries of the EMU District, specifically the portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, Washington Street, and Burlington Street illustrated on the attached map. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of REZ16-00006, a proposal to rezone approximately 7.4 acres of property between Van Buren and Johnson Streets, south of Jefferson Street and north of Burlington Streets from CB -2, CB -5, and RNS-20 zones to Eastside Mixed -Use District (EMU) zone. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Photograph 3. Notification letters to property owners and surrounding owners Approved by: 7 Y `r John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Service JL KIT 01 06 arz, I z t pr low- -3-F MEMO tom' Y all hupj. N7 DN ► r t CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX June 13, 2016 www.icgov.org RE: Informational meeting regarding amendments to the zoning code to create a new form -based code district (Eastside Mixed -Use) Dear Property Owner: In May of 2015, after extensive public input, the City Council of Iowa City amended the City's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate portions of the blocks between Van Buren and Johnson Streets, south of Jefferson Street and north of Burlington Street into the Central Planning District. This area has historically been considered a transitional area between downtown Iowa City and the residential neighborhoods to the east. In addition to incorporating this area into the Central Planning District, the City Council established a goal to develop zoning code amendments to address site and building design standards, building height and scale, and setbacks to ensure that any redevelopment in this area is compatible with the character and scale of the traditional residential neighborhood east of downtown Iowa City. You are being contacted because you either own property in this area (see attached map) or own property in proximity to this area. The current zoning of properties in this area is largely Central Business Support (CB -5) or Central District Service (CB -2), neither of which will result in the pattern of development envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan, as these central business zones require any new buildings to be designed as mainstreet-style commercial buildings that may have residential uses on the upper floors with little or no building setbacks from the street or from adjacent properties. While these building types are desirable in a downtown setting, they are out of character within a traditional urban residential neighborhood. In addition, if a property is redeveloped, the current Central Business zoning would force the property owner/developer to build commercial space in a location where it is less likely to be successful. An alternative zoning technique that has recently been applied in the Riverfront Crossings District is a form -based zoning code, which has proven to be a good tool to achieve the results desired by both the community and property owners and developers. City staff has drafted preliminary zoning code amendments to establish a new form -based zoning district that would be applied in the area illustrated on the attached map. On Wednesday, June 22, the City will host an informational meeting for property owners and other interested stakeholders to share information and answer questions about the proposed new form - based code district. The meeting will be held at 5:30 in Emma Harvat Hall in the Iowa City, City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City. Staff will provide a brief presentation of the proposed form - based code district and then open the meeting for questions. If you are unable to attend the meeting and/or would like more information, please contact Karen Howard at 319-356-5251 or by email: karen- howard@iowa-city.org Department of Neighborhood & Development Services July 8, 2016 i r ®r Ott • wr®�m� CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 RE: Rezoning of properties within the Eastside Mixed -Use District (3 1 9) 356-5000 (REZ16-00006) (3 19) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Dear Property Owner: The City of Iowa City has established zoning classifications that determine how land and buildings may be used in specific areas of the community. Those classifications may be changed or amended, pending consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council. On June 22, the City hosted an informational meeting for property owners regarding a new form -based zoning district, the Eastside Mixed Use District (EMU), which is being considered for the area where your property is located. This letter is to inform you that the City is initiating a rezoning of all properties within this area to this new zoning designation, including your property (see attached map). Why is the City initiating this rezoning? The current zoning of properties in the Eastside Mixed Use District is largely Central Business Support (CB -5) or Central District Service (CB -2), neither of which will result in the pattern of development envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan, as these central business zones require any new buildings to be designed as mainstreet-style commercial buildings that may have residential uses on the upper floors with little or no building setbacks from the street or from adjacent properties. While these building types are desirable in a downtown setting, they are out of character within a traditional urban residential neighborhood. In addition, if a property is redeveloped, the current Central Business zoning would force the property owner/developer to build commercial space in a location where it is less likely to be successful. An alternative zoning technique that has recently been applied in the Riverfront Crossings District is a form -based zoning code, which has proven to be a good tool to achieve the results desired by both the community and property owners and developers. City staff has drafted preliminary zoning code amendments to establish a new form -based zoning district that would be applied in the area illustrated on the attached map, including your property. The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and receive comments on both the zoning code amendments that will establish the new zoning district and the City -initiated rezoning of properties to this new zoning designation at a public meeting tentatively scheduled for July 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City. As a property owner, whose property is subject to this rezoning, you are being notified of this meeting and invited to present your views concerning this application, either in person or in writing. The meeting is subject to change. Please check the City of Iowa City's website at www.icgov.org/agendapz the week of the meeting or call 319.356.5230 to confirm the agenda. A staff report on the proposed rezoning will also be available on the City website at www.icgov.org/agendapz the Friday before the Commission's meeting. If you know of any interested party who has not received a copy of this letter, we would appreciate it if you would share this information with them. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Karen Howard at 319.356.5251 or email: karen-howard@iowa-city.org. Sincerely, Janet Dvorsky Administrative Secretary Department of Neighborhood and Development Services 2f(1) Marian Karr From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:55 AM To: 'Lou Halsch'; Council Cc: Kent Ralston; Scott Sovers; Jason Havel; Ron Knoche Subject: RE: Road Diet Mr. Halsch: Thank you for forwarding your comments and concerns about the proposed Mormon Trek road diet. Your message has been received and will be shared with staff working on the project as well as the City Council. Best, Geoff Fruin City Manager I City of Iowa City P: 319.356.5013 Web I Facebook JTwitter From: Lou Halsch [mailto:lou.halsch@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:23 AM To: Council Subject: Fwd: Road Diet I sent the message and letter below to the consultants who facilitated a public meeting regarding the Mormon Trek road diet. I am forwarding this message on to you as I have not received any confirmation that the message was received and/or that it was shared with you, the City Council. I continue to be concerned with the idea. Thank you. Lou Halsch ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lou Halsch <lou.halsch(ap_mail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 11:25 AM Subject: Fwd: Road Diet To: bfall(cdsnyder-associates.com I attended the June 28 Public Information Meeting regarding the proposed Road Diet of Mormon Trek. I live one block from Mormon Trek and have for 25 years, watching the area grow from agricultural land to single and multi -family living and businesses. After listening to the discussion and witnessing the west side growth, I am not in favor of the road diet. I appreciate the city and consultants attempt to improve public safety on Mormon Trek but not with the diet plan. The consultants compared Mormon Trek to a Road Diet in Des Moines on Ingersoll Road; however, Morman Trek is unusual from the sample Ingersoll Road in Des Moines in that: 1. Several housing additions feed off Mormon Trek at Cae Dr, Rohret Road, Abbey Ln, Plaen View Dr., Gryn Dr. and Westside Drive. These streets are not through streets and do not connect with other north/south streets, and most probably won't in a long-range strategic plan as opening up streets would cause the destruction of Willowcreek Park. Housing additions continue to be developed off Rohret Road including several large multi -family additions which add more vehicles than single family homes. Therefore, these people have no other options than to use Morman Trek. 2. Mormon Trek is the only north -south street in Iowa City/Coralville that flows from Hwy I to North Liberty Rd. and, it is an emergency route and bus route. 3. U.S. Hwy 218/Iowa 27 and Hwy 6 carry UI athletic traffic with large volumes of traffic using Mormon Trek and Sunset St. as the only two through streets to the UI athletic venues. On Iowa game days, traffic is difficult enough that the Iowa State Patrol in conjunction with local authorities advises drivers on optional routes. With the upcoming closure of Dubuque Street, I80 exit 244 will undoubtedly be rerouted to the 218 Melrose or Hwy 1 exits adding more traffic. This project is currently estimated to be a two year project. Additionally, these same streets carry the traffic of 12,000 employees and trainees at UIHC along with added patient, family and visitor traffic. 4. West High School students and those who commute to Cedar Rapids using 218/380 already back-up the turn lane at Melrose and Mormon Trek past McBride St during certain periods of the day. 5. Although Mormon Trek is an emergency route; at times, it is impossible to keep the roadway clear of ice and snow making ascending Mormon Trek southbound at Melrose and at Benton Street difficult. It doesn't take much to imagine a complete stoppage of traffic with no quick solution if the street was reduced to one lane each direction during snowy conditions. It also seems quite probable that more year- end collisions would occur with lane reductions. 6. As a bus rider since 1971, I do not understand how a bus will drop off riders with the proposed wide bike lanes without riders being knocked to the ground. Buses will also add to the congestion by blocking traffic each time they stop to pick up or drop off riders. 7. Overall frustration of drivers and road rage seems more likely to escalate. 8. Several of the scenarios which the consulting firm showed were from complete `knuckle -headed' moves by the drivers, something that a road diet can't fix. I get off a bus at Mormon Trek and Cameron Way, and daily I witness speeders who then run that red light. Rarely do I see a police presence or efforts to control speeders. One suggestion discussed at this meeting was adding protected turn signals (as at the corner of Gilbert and Benton Streets) at each corner where there are current lights. I would be in favor of utilizing these stop lights to determine IF controlled lights would help reduce accidents at corners. Additionally, the entrances/exits into the Kum -N -Go at the intersection of Benton and Morman Tek is the sources of many accidents and should be considered for an alternate entry. Thank you for your consideration. I certainly am in hopes that the City Council take listen closely to those of us who live in this area, not consultants who are unfamiliar with the unusual area in which we live. Thank you. Lou Halsch 804 Elliott Ct. Iowa City, IA ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Halsch, Lou <lou-halschauiowa.edu> Date: Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 8:10 AM Subject: Road Diet To: Lou Halsch <lou.halschagmail.com> Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521 and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy all copies of the original message and attachments thereto. Email sent to or from UI Health Care may be retained as required by law or regulation. Thank you. 2f(2) Johnson County July 28, 2016 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rod Sullivan, Chairperson Pat Harney Mike Carberry Janelle Rettig Lisa Green -Douglass Mayor Jim Throgmorton Iowa City City Council Members City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Throgmorton and members of the Iowa City City Council, Please consider this letter to be the 30 -day notice to terminate the intergovernmental agreement for the City of Iowa City to provide commercial and industrial electrical inspection services to Johnson County. Per paragraph 11, the intergovernmental agreement dated August 30, 2007 and recorded in Book 4214, Page 379 states that the agreement may be terminated by either party with such notice. Johnson County currently exceeds the State's requirement to employ at least one electrical inspector certified in residential and commercial electrical inspection. Johnson County thanks Iowa City for their assistance. Sincerely, god e Rod Sullivan, Chairperson Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET ♦ IOWA CITY, IA 52240 ♦ 319.356.6000 PHONE ♦ 319.356.6036 FAX www.JOHNSON-COUNTY.com ♦ johnsoncountyia.igm2.com Ui5-iiiiiiiiiiiiiii'16-16 2f(3) Marian Karr From: Candice Odell Odell <candiceodell712@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:40 PM To: Council Attachments: WP_20160707_07_02_34_Pro.jpg I applied for employment with Mass Marketing for $14.50 an hour. What do you have for homeless shelter or housing to stay at. Trying to see what there four locations have a place as no family at those locations or anyone I can stay with because you divorce and no one wants you around because not male. VO -7b-16 2f(4) won Marian Karr From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:16 PM To: 'Joel Gilbertson -White'; Council Subject: RE: Regarding Policing Transition Joel, Thank you for your thoughtful comments. We appreciate your input into the hiring process. Best, Geoff Fruin From: Joel Gilbertson-White[mailto:joelgilbertsonwhite@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:34 PM To: Geoff Fruin; Council Subject: Regarding Policing Transition Greetings City Manager Fruin and members of the Iowa City City Council, After reading the list of desires put forth by the Coalition for Racial Justice, I would like to echo my support for their statements. I would also like to see our new police chief act in a role creatively -defined, either serving a dual/multiple role of overseeing several methods of ensuring/encouraging safety in our community, or reporting to someone who acts in that role while overseeing a subset of our community -safety officers. 1. These methods could include a restorative justice model in which the goal jurisprudence is to make sure relationships are made right, with convening of affected parties to create fail -safes to protect community so that wrongdoing will be more unlikely to happen. Such a method could be a lion's -share complement to our current system of incarceration and penalization, reserving the latter only for incorrigible and truly dangerous offenders. 2. These methods could include a commitment to police funding being encapsulated within the Iowa City budget, and a rejection of any budgeting bolstered with drug war monies garnered through the Byrne Grant initiative, or through asset forfeiture policies providing incentive for police to accuse people of consensual "malum prohibitum" crimes for the purpose of taking and selling their possessions. 3. These methods could include a commitment to training our community -safety officers (side-by-side with the employees and people of our entire community) into a keener awareness of the implicit biases we each hold (regarding identities including race, gender, class, and physical ability), and of methods for addressing, countering and untraining those biases. 4. These methods could include municipally -sponsored community forums on topics put forward by community members, such as a few over the last year held at ICPL meeting room A. These would be separate in nature from community voices periods during city council meetings, but could be used to create democratically - arrived -at solutions, and to build relationships and buy -in across diverse communities who live here. 5. I would also like recommend -- in terms of budgeting and hiring -- that numerical measures of monetary outlay reflect our city's commitment to move more toward community-based policing. To be clear, I would like to see a significant portion of the policing budget put toward employment of alternative agency actions, including more for positions similar to the one currently enacted by Officer Hemi Harper. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my thoughts and hopes for a more unity -building, community - robust system of policing. With gratitude and blessings, Joel Joel Gilbertson -White Iowa City "If the artist does not create, the world suffers." -Paul Robeson ..a small change in awareness or perception can create a ripple effect, nudging the aesthetic and emotional life of a whole city in a new direction' - unlistedWarade.wordpress.com Marian Karr From: jim waiters <jcmwalt@infionline.net> Distributed Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 4:02 PM Late Handouts To: Council Subject: A good article on policing issues Dear Councilors: (Date) At last night's Neighborhood Council meeting we discussed questions for an upcoming forum with council members in September. I suggested we should talk about what impact citizens and the Neighborhood Council could have on the selection of the next police chief. The Council has had many productive meetings with members of the Iowa City Police Department over the years I've been attending. Many of us have a familiarity with the department and how it serves in our neighborhoods. A recent book review/essay ("Is America Facing a Police Crisis?" by Edward P. Stingham) on policing that appeared in the July 30-31 Wall Street Journal makes for thoughtful reading on this topic. I hope you'll be able to take a look at it. I think this link - http://on.ws6.com/2bivif5 - should get everyone to the article. If it doesn't, please let me know. Jim Walters 466-1134 a -P(Cf) Marian Karr From: jim waiters <jcmwalt@infionline.net> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 6:30 PM Late Handouts Distribute To: Council Subject: Another article on community policing II Dear Councilors: (Date) Here's a link to another good article on community policing that appeared in today's (8/12) New York Times. http://nyti.ms/2bmUsel Jim Walters 466-1134 How Community Policing Can Work - The New York Times "She&JUlJorkffimes http://nyti.ms/2batU2m The Opinion Pages I OP-ED CONTRIBUTORS How Community Policing Can Work By CHARLIE BECK and CONNIE RICE AUG.12, 2016 Page 1 of 4 Los Angeles — After the recent murders of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La., and the devastating videos of the shooting deaths of black men like Alton B. Sterling and Philando Castile, the future of police -community relations in cities all over America hangs in the balance. But even as the country is still reeling from these traumas, this is no time for despair. Since the urban unrest of the 196os, a series of post -riot audits — from the McCone, Kerner and Christopher Commissions to President Obama's Task Force on 21st -Century Policing (on which one of us serves) — have prescribed the same remedy for police -community conflict: move to guardian policing, overcome bias and replace the "spiral of despair" in poor neighborhoods with opportunity and justice. We have yet to deliver on many of these — despite the regular reminders we get. Just this week, the report on Baltimore commissioned by the Department of Justice after the 2015 death in police custody of Freddie Gray prescribed a transformation of police culture and practice supervised by the courts, much like the "consent decree" imposed on the Los Angeles Police Department in 20o1. At that time, the city faced a total breakdown of public -police trust; since then, we have come a long way, but reform is still a work in progress. One of us is the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. The other is a civil rights lawyer who, for years, sued that department. It's safe to say that the Hatfields and the McCoys shared more affection than we did. But in 2002 we joined forces http://www.nytimes.coml2O l6/08/ 12lopinionlhow-conununity-policing-can-work.html?emc=etal ... 8/13/2016 How Community Policing Can Work - The New York Times Page 2 of 4 with: Mayor James Hahn; a Federal District Court judge, Gary A. Feess; the chief of police at the time, William J. Bratton; and an army of reformers in an urgent quest for a police culture that no longer prompted race riots or judicial supervision. Call it guardian policing, trust policing, problem -solving policing, relationship - based policing, community policing or partnership policing. The many names share one vision: humane, compassionate, culturally fluent cops who have a mind -set of respect, do not fear black men, and serve long enough to know residents' names, speak their languages and help improve the neighborhood. We believed this approach could reduce bad policing, bolster law enforcement and increase public safety. We went out to prove it, and 15 years later, we think we have. Come to Watts and East Los Angeles and you will see the Police Department's Community Safety Partnership unit, which operates in seven of the city's most violent public housing projects. Here, officers call out residents' names in greeting and patrol on foot with gang intervention specialists. The officers earn trust by participating in a range of neighborhood activities — everything from buying bifocals for older people to helping start a farmers' market and sports leagues for kids. The unit's officers are not promoted for making arrests, but for demonstrating how they diverted a kid from jail and increased trust. Above all, they do not view residents of high -crime areas as potential suspects or deportees but as partners in public safety. In white neighborhoods, they are trained to not see black men as out -of -place threats. Many other officers, of course, strive for these goals, though they often do so without the special training and extra resources of this program. But the police are only half the equation. This partnership demands changes from the community that may be even harder to deliver. In Los Angeles, grieving parents had to agree to join cops who had jailed or killed their children during the wars on drugs and gangs. The Community Safety Partnership began with an officer's apology for past police transgressions; after that, Watts and East Los Angeles leaders agreed to work with the Police Department in the pilot program. http://www.nytimes.coml2016/08/12lopii ionlhow-community-policing-can-work.html?emc=etal... 8/13/2016 How Community Policing Can Work - The New York Times Page 3 of 4 The benefits are manifest. In its first year, the partnership unit posted the department's steepest crime reductions and has sustained those drops ever since. For nearly two years after the start of the program, three housing projects that had once suffered several killings a year did not have a single murder. And in Watts, there have been no shootings by the partnership officers in over five years. The true test of guardian policing, however, is during a crisis. This is when the reservoir of trust saves lives — as it did three weeks ago, after a Los Angeles police officer killed a young man who was shooting at the police. Angry members of the community demanded an emergency meeting with the police. At the end of the painful session, a former gang leader concluded that the death was extremely sad, but "if you shoot at the cops, you should expect to die." Other attendees handed officers rosaries, and they apologized for earlier "kill the cops" talk after rumors that officers had fired when the young man was surrendering. In the past, there would have been no listening — bottles, rocks and worse would have been the only response. But by morning, calm had taken hold. The same dividend for guardian policing was evident in Dallas. Despite the worst efforts of a determined, vicious assassin, community policing efforts there yielded an outpouring of public grief for the slain officers and gratitude for their service, as well as equal heartbreak over the recent police shooting deaths of black men. Since the shootings, about 500 people have applied to join the Dallas Police Department. We have much to do before most poor neighborhoods in Los Angeles see the Police Department through a lens of trust. The Community Safety Partnership is only one unit; we need more. But it is solid evidence that this is not the last century's police department and that guardian policing is part of the solution to conflict between police and community. If it works for the housing projects of Los Angeles, it can work anywhere. Charlie Beck is the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. Connie Rice, a civil rights lawyer, is a member of the President's Task Force on 21st -Century Policing. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/12lopinionlhow-community-policing-can-work.html?emc=etal ... 8/13/2016 2f(5) Marian Karr From: Chris O'Brien Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:30 AM To: Council Subject: FW: Transit staff driving speed on Madison Street From: Chris O'Brien Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:29 AM To: 'Donald Baxter' Subject: RE: Transit staff driving speed on Madison Street Mr. Baxter, Thank you for your email. Our training and safety supervisor addressed the situation with the driver of the vehicle. We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us in situations where you observe events that raise concerns. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this further. Have a great day. Thank you again. Chris O'Brien Director of Transportation and Resource Management City of Iowa City (319)356-5156 Chris-obrien @iowa-citv.ora From: Donald Baxter[ma!Ito:donald.baxter@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:38 PM To: Chris O'Brien; Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Transit staff driving speed on Madison Street Dear Chris Obrien, Noticed on Madison Street at Washington Street just ten minutes ago (1:20pm Wed Aug 3 2016). Operator of your "Transit Supervisor" minivan clearly operating at above the speed limit on Madison Street in front of my workplace, the UI Main Library. This is a pedestrian -intensive street and the speed limit not being exceeding is particularly important as we have two mid -block crosswalks and a fairly busy crosswalk at the intersection of Madison. Madison street also carries a lot of bicycle traffic. This is a campus street! This is a street where 5 or 10 miles an hour over the speed limit can mean the difference between a pedestrian or cyclist being injured --and one becoming a fatality: 20 MPH MPH 1`10 9 out of 10 pedestrians survive. 5 out of 10 pedestrians survive. only 1 out of 10 pedestrians survives. How do we convince bus operators that not exceeding the speed limit on the street is important if the transit supervisor *is not* observing this speed maximum? Thank you, Donald Baxter Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 413/294-1280 (e -fax) homepage: The economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment, not the other way around. —Gaylord Nelson 2f(6) Marian Karr From: Blair Frank <bfrankecorev@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 2:17 PM To: Council; parksandrecreation; sups@co.johnson.ia.us Cc: Fred Meyer; Jen Kardos; Kirkpatrick Mary; Jeff Biggers Subject: Invitation- Gaia's Peace Garden To leaders and neighbors in Iowa City...... City Council Members..... Johnson County Supervisors..... And..... Ecopolis..... I invite you to visit my property: Gaia's Peace Garden at 2066 Bristol Drive. You are welcome to come as a group or as individuals. This one -acre landscape on the north side of Iowa City is open to the public at any time as a demonstration site for sustainability, community collaboration and biodiversity. If you would like a personal tour, please contact me: bfrankecorev(a7gmail.com. 319-721-7741. I applaud your recent call for Iowa City to become a Regenerative City. Gaia's Peace Garden exemplifies properties that will help our community achieve that goal: biodiversity, orchard, vegetable garden, native prairie and forest, medicinal herbs, labyrinth, children's natural playscape, seed saving, gathering areas, rewilding area, bees. Come and see! To encourage people to contribute to the Regenerative City effort, I suggest you offer a property tax incentive for growing food on residential landscapes. Illinois, Missouri, California, Maryland, Colorado and other states have already legislated urban agriculture incentives: ho://www.ncsl.org/research/aariculture-and-r ural- development/urban-agriculture-state-legislation.asnx. Please visit Gaia's Peace Garden to see how landscapes and property tax incentives for urban agriculture can contribute to becoming a Regenerative City. A unique and safe place to gather and share. Sincerely, Blair Frank Sent from my iPad 2f(7) Marian Karr From: Ron Bednarz <rrbednarz@gmaii.com> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2016 6:17 PM To: Council Subject: CONDOS, FOSTER ROAD AND TAFT SPEEDWAY. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE US WOULD BE GREATLY HELPFUL, 92 TAXPAYERS TRYING TO SAVE THERE HOMES, I WAS FLOODED IN 2008, BUT REBUILT, ALSO ANY HELP WITH BERM WOULD BE NICE, RONALD BEDNARZ 25 PENTIRE CIR. I.C. 319 325 1278. 2f(9) Marian Karr From: Nancy Halder <nhalder623@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 2:17 PM To: Council Subject: Water diversion at Idyllwild Dear Iowa City council members, I am writing to you regarding the threat to the Idyllwild Condominiums from the water that drains into our area from the Peninsula area. Since the members' association has taken the self-funded step to the tune of $200,000 to build a berm to protect us from damage due to any future 100 -year Iowa River flooding event, we are particularly concerned that such measures will be negated if the city council votes to deny the HR Green plan to divert the water coming down from the Peninsula area. Why should the homeowners at Idyllwild be penalized by the buildings and hard road surfaces developed uphill from us long after our development was initially built in 1991? We were not living in Idyllwild during the 2008 flood, but hearing the stories of those who were is truly a troubling and depressing tale -- actually many tales. I am so grateful to those homeowners who invested a great deal of time, energy, and money to rebuild their homes. That the owners spent so much time sandbagging their homes to no avail and collectively spent over $6 million of their own money to rebuild is staggering. For all of the post -flood investment both by owners and the association (.5 million) to be threatened and/or destroyed by a 100 -year rain event would be devastating to those owners and the recent owners like ourselves who consider our Idyllwild home as one the most beautiful spots in Iowa City, complete with a multitude of song birds, and animals such as deer and raccoons and rabbits who visit on a daily basis. We actually have more song birds here that we did when living in the country prior to moving to Iowa City. This is an important vote; I urge you to correct the by regulation and contractors errors that were made during the build-up in the Peninsula area to create the situation where the Idyllwild drainage infrastructure built long before the Peninsula development cannot handle the increased water flow that could not have been envisioned at the time the Idyllwild development was built. Those who are impacted by heavy rainfall (which it seems will only increase as a result of global weather changes) should not be made to pay for results that were not of their own making. Since there have been several high water events in the past few years where drainage from the Peninsula area overcame the retention basin at the corner of Foster and No Name and flooded the backyards of the Trevose properties, it is only a matter of time until more severe flooding will result. Please vote yes to this important project. With best regards, Nancy Halder 35 Pentire Circle Marian Karr From: Michael Carroll <mgcarroll8573@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 2:40 PM To: Council Subject: Homeowner letter concerning Idyllwild Properties and the HR Drainage Project Attachments: Idyllwild letter to Councilmen.docx To the City of Iowa City Council Members As an owner and resident of the property at 116 Pentire Circle, Iowa City, Ia. I am very concerned about potential flooding from the Iowa River and also by drainage water from the Peninsula Development area to the north of our properties on Foster Rd. As mentioned in my attached letter, I am in favor of and fully support the HR Drainage project that includes a drain pipe along the west side of Foster Road, this pipe running under Foster Rd, and continuing beneath the vacant land along the west side of No Name St., on into the Iowa River. The size and extent of our proposed installation of a pump station as an additional part of our homeowner financed berm project will depend on the scope of the HR Drainage Project. Please refer to my attached letter. Thank you for your consideration of my remarks. Sincerely, Michael G. Carroll M. G. Carroll Michael G. Carroll 116 Pentire Circle Iowa City, IA 52245 (319)354-1913 August 12, 2016 To: City of Iowa City, Council Members: Kingsley Botchway 11, Rockne Cole, Terry Dickens, Susan Mims, Pauline Taylor, John Thomas, and Jim Throgmorton Fr.: Michael G. Carroll, 116 Pentire Cir. Iowa City, IA 52245 Re: Idvllwild Homeowners Association and the HR Drainage Proiect Last summer, my wife and I retired, and following considerable searching, purchased our new permanent home in the Idyllwild Development. We are very happy here and the thought of having to move or repair a flood damaged home is not in our plans. As you are aware the Idyllwild property is in a bowl and subject to flooding not only from the Iowa River but also from drainage from the Peninsula area to our west and runoff from the hill to our north. I am aware of a proposal for a hotel, several shops, retirement homes, a pool, including the relocation of the "Trailer Park" at the top of this hill extending east from Algonquin St. to Dubuque St. I sincerely hope and insist that a water management plan is submitted, studied, and implemented as part of this proposal. During the past several years drainage water from the Peninsula Development area has overwhelmed our retention pond at Foster and No Name Streets, which has the capacity to handle a five -inch rain. The result is flooded yards for the properties on Trevose Street. In addition to the expense of flood repairs to the Idyllwild properties, following the flood of 2008; we the homeowners of Idyllwild have had a berm constructed along Taft Speedway and the west end of the church property that borders the east end of our property. This berm budgeted at $200 000 will upon completion cost about $150 000. The berm will include a pump - out station and a drainage vault at the southwest end. The size of the pump depends upon the extent of the HR Drainage project. This berm should provide protection from the Iowa River for 100 yr. flood levels. However, it leaves our north and western sides completely exposed to drainage water. In view of the above I believe that the drainage water is public water and that the City of Iowa City has a duty and obligation to control this excess drainage. I am very much in favor of the HR Drainage Project. Thank you for your consideration of this much needed project. Sincerely, Michael G. Carroll Michael G. Carroll Marian Karr From: BJTOBS <bjtobs@q.com> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 4:30 PM To: Council Subject: Idywilld Drainage Plan Dear Iowa City Council Members, (Date) We are owners of 43 Trevose Place in the Idywilld Subdivision in Iowa City. We are asking that you approve the funding and the plan recently recommended by the H C Green company for improving the drainage system to lesson the water flow into our development. It is our understanding that our Board Members met with some of you and the H C Green company and you understand why this study and proposal were necessary. The new buildings and roads built in the Peninsula area over the past several years have increased the rain water flow runoff to our development. Because of all of the new development the rain water instead of soaking into the ground in the area it falls is now filling the drain pipes past their capacity, overflowing in our northwest comer on to our property and into our ponds and increasing the chances the of flooding of our whole development. We have gone through the Devastating Flood of 2008. Please do not make us go through another flood that could be caused by poor planning and drainage problems that now could be corrected by your Yes vote. We are asking that you please vote Yes. Thank You for your consideration, Joe & Barbara Tobin Marian Karr From: gcraft@earthlink.net Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 7:56 PM To: Council Subject: Message to City Council To Iowa City Council Members: (Date) We are writing to you to strongly endorse the upcoming proposal from City staff to fully fund the diversion of water from the Peninsula that currently flows into the Idyllwild community. The incredible growth and development throughout the Peninsula, encouraged by the City, with additional condos, apartments, homes and paved streets that has accelerated in the past five years is creating excess water situations that our pond system, designed 25 years ago, can no longer adequately handle. We believe it to be the responsible action by the city to address this problem with the diversion as recommended by the H. R. Green study. Additionally, we have similarly grave concerns regarding the proposed development directly to the north of Idyllwild, just south of the interstate. We are definitely not in favor of that high density, ill-advised development in that specific area for multiple reasons, but should that immense development be approved, removing the forested land that is there now will necessitate even more elaborate, reliable water management solutions. Thank you. Gordon and Tammi Craft 133 Pentiire Circle Marian Karr From: Fellows, Robert <robert-fellows@uiowa.eduy"" Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 10:29 PM To: Council f Subject: Flood Problems for Idyllwild Homeowners ` (Date) Iowa City Council Members, My wife, Karlen, and I have owned and resided at 135 Pentire Circle in Idyllwild since 1998 and are very acutely aware of the threat that both Iowa River flooding and surface drainage during sustained heavy rainfall has posed and continues to pose for our property. We suffered through the 500 -year flood of June 2008 when our condo was rendered unlivable. Nevertheless we elected to return to Idyllwild after the flood damage and mold were mitigated, even though this meant living in temporary quarters far away from Iowa City for almost six months. While we received no emergency or other financial aid from FEMA, other federal or state programs or Iowa City, we valued our investment in Idyllwild highly enough to want to return to our condo, even after the Iowa City Council voted to deny available funds for flood control that would prevent another major flood like the one we experienced in June 2008. As you know, the Idyllwild home owners, with no external help, have elected to build a low earthen berm, capable of containing a 100 -year flood, around the east and south boundaries of the Idyllwild property. This welcome, but incomplete, solution, is well under way. This brings into focus the second type of flooding event that threatens Idyllwild, namely the continually increasing amount of surface drainage occurring after prolonged and/or heavy rainfall flowing from the Peninsula and private property in the hills immediately to the north of Foster Road. In addition, run-off from property further north of Foster Road that has or will undergo commercial development, with clearing of land for construction and new roads, has the potential to greatly exacerbate the flooding in Idyllwild. In the years we have been at Idyllwild, the increasing run-off problem coming from our north that has not been addressed sufficiently by the City of Iowa City. Initially, this could be handled by the retention basins and ponds built when Idyllwild was developed. However, with continuing increases in population and the clearing of land to the north of us, the flooding following major rainstorms has increased beyond the holding capacity of existing structures and ponds, resulting in the flooding of property and residential buildings in Idyllwild. A plan has been proposed to improve on the existing drainage system by diverting drainage from the north of Foster Road into a piping system that would carry it directly to the Iowa River. From the details that available to us, we feel that this is a highly feasible solution that would spare us and Idyllwild from the very costly consequences that undoubtedly will occur in the future if there is no action on the proposal for a new drainage system before, as in 2008, it is too late. The proposed project is very important to us and we urge you to vote to approve its implementation as soon as possible. Sincerely, Robert E. Fellows Karlen M. Fellows 135 Pentire Circle Iowa City, IA 52245 robert-fellows(a)uiowa.edu 319-351-3553 319-512-9977 cell Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521 and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy all copies of the original message and attachments thereto. Email sent to or from UI Health Care may be retained as required by law or regulation. Thank you. Marian Karr From: susan carroll <susan.carroll25@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 10:50 AM To: Council Subject: Late Handouts Distributed Dear Council Members, (Date) I am a resident of the Idyllwild condominium development here in Iowa City. As is everyone here, I am well aware of water -related issues and the ever-present possibility of flooding. Our Home Owners Association has pro -actively planned for future flood mitigation and we have almost completed construction of a large berm and sluice gates that will help manage excess water in the future. The berm construction includes not just raising the "wall' so to speak but extensive planting of ground cover, grasses and trees to help keep water in the soil and prevent it from moving into our homes. The is a costly project that has required much planning and discussion; all of will be paying for this in increased fees for the next 2 years ... willingly. Our flood mitigation project also included collaboration with Parkview Church. Many of us have also planted small shrubs and perennial plants near our homes to help send water down into the soil rather than have it collect and pool. At this point, I want to notify you that I wholeheartedly support your planned water diversion project that will help additionally protect us from water coming into the development from the north and west and from Foster Avenue. This project will support the work we are to complete that required no tax payer dollars; our work to date will be paid for by HOA fees. I ask that you vote in favor of the water diversion project. This will help boost our property values and in turn, Iowa City's property tax revenues. Thank you, Victoria Susan Carroll 116 Pentire Circle Iowa City, IA 52245 319-354-1913 SUSQn V. Susan Carroll, MS, RN -BC, SCRN Marian Karr From: patricia <pkknebel@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 12:25 PM To: Council Subject: Idyllwild Water Diversion Project To: Iowa City Council RE: Idyllwild Water Diversion Project Date: August 12, 2016 Dear Council Members: Late Handouts Distributed Cdkt \� (Date) —:� -J� (cl) We are writing about the study by HR Green concerning the flow of water from the Peninsula down the hill into Idyllwild. We live at 31 Trevose Road which is in the far northwest corner of the development. The northwest basin that is mentioned in the study is located next to our home. With the increased development of the Peninsula and other future plans for development to the north of Idyllwild, we are very concerned about the increase of public water that will come into our area. Because of the above mentioned concerns, we urge you to approve the water diversion project. The homeowners at Idyllwild have invested a great deal of time, energy and money into rebuilding after the Flood of 2008. We have retired here and enjoy the neighborhood very much. Your consideration and approval of the project will be appreciated. Thank you. Ben Halupnik and Patricia Knebel 31 Trevose Road Iowa City, IA 52245 319-430-6585 319-551-1891 Marian Karr From: MJDavidson@aol.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 1:25 PM To: Council Subject: Support for Proposed Drainage System - Idyllwild Community Late Handouts Distributed To: The Iowa City City Council From: M J Davidson and Jean Davidson, 42 Camborne Circle, Iowa City (Date) Re: Proposed Drainage System - Idyllwild Community We are contacting you to ask that you approve the drainage system improvements for the Idyllwild area as recommended by the HR Green study. The improvements will help avoid the flooding and threats of flooding in the Idyllwild community that have occurred in recent years. Having lived through and re -built after the disastrous Flood of 2008 and evacuated twice because of subsequent flood threats, it is clear that we need improvement in the current handling of run-off from developing areas surrounding us. The Idyllwild community has taken an active role in flood prevention, funding and managing projects on property owned by the community and negotiating with Parkview Church neighbors to complete preventative measures. We have provided funding and sweat equity to protect and maintain our community. Now, we ask the City Council to approve the measures that will help prevent flooding due to run-off that is routed to our retention ponds from developing areas current and future. Thank you for your consideration. Jean and Mary Jo Davidson 2f(10) Marian Karr From: Marian Karr Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:56 AM To: 'Garry Klein' Cc: Council Subject: RE: Petition Initiative Garry, City Manager Fruin requested I respond to your email regarding the estimated cost of a special election in November. I contacted the Johnson County Auditor office for an estimate of cost and received information from Deputy Auditor of Elections Carrie J. Nierling, "... using our projections for turnout for this year as well as our expenses from the 2012 presidential election. I would estimate that the costs for adding the ballot question to the November ballot would be in the neighborhood of $60,000 - $70,000. This represents 50% of the costs associated with the election in the 24 Iowa City precincts that would feature the ballot question." It was understood this is a rough estimate based on what we currently anticipate turnout, early voting locations, etc. to be. The City will be re -visiting our current policy regarding division of costs for shared election later in the year. Please let me know if you have further questions. Marian Ata. x 9(aca, .M.A'ie City Clerk I City of Iowa City P.319-356-5041 F.319-356-5497 Population 67,862 Proud Home of the Iowa Hawkeyes! From: Garry Klein [mailto:garryfromiowa@gmail.comj Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 5:32 PM To: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Petition Inititiave Dear Council Members and City Manager Frain, I understand that a ballot initiative pertaining to the number of signatures needed to bring a petition to a vote is a point of discussion. In the Press -Citizen article, it was stated that it would cost the City between $60 to 70,000 to put it on the November ballot. Given that the election is a regular election, I am curious to know how that figure was derived? It seems out of line. I applaud efforts that allow the city to be as democratic as possible and it would seem like a good step in that direction. Best regards, Gary Klein 628 2nd Ave.