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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-17 Public hearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th day of January, 2017, in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider: 1. Resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8 to 16 units per acre for property located at the northeast corner of Camp Cardinal Rd. and Camp Cardinal Blvd. 2. An ordinance changing the zoning from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) zone to Low Density Multi -family (RM -12) zone for 3.48 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Camp Cardinal Rd. and Camp Cardinal Blvd. 3. An ordinance vacating alley right- of-way between 320 and 322 Ellis Ave. Copies of the proposed ordinances and resolutions are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Comprehensive Plan Item A public hearing for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation of property located at the NE corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8 to 16 dwelling units per acre. (CPA16-0003). NDS P1 MA An application submitted by TSB Investments LLP, on behalf of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the designation from 2-8 DUA to 8-16 DUA for the 3.48 -acre properly at Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard. .. 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N r ".. ,, .. �, * rr .. +: ... sy�.�� r+r� � ,;�y� r _, d �, ,.- ,. ._ .. t .., .- _ � __ . "' _ y ., .ry� I ... .eµ � _ CNet\I* _,.,- J :r. _. nil � �� .. _ i W. .,�• x�0 pp I17 5e -, .x " ., .. . � f � .� �� Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to 8-16 dwelling units per acre for property to the northeast of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-0-1 (Martin absent, Signs abstained) STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Bob Miklo and Marti Wolf, Planning Intern Item: CPA16-00003 Date: November 17, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: TSB Investments LLP 52 Sturgis Corner Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-530-7333 Property Owner: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 140 Gathering Place Lane Iowa City, IA 52246 319-338-7523 Contact: Steve Long HBK Engineering 509 S. Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 51140 319-338-7557 Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Comprehensive Plan: File Date: Comprehensive Plan amendment To change land use designation from Residential 2- 8 DU/A to Residential 8-16 DU/A Northeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard (3.48 acres) Undeveloped, OPD -5 North: Undeveloped; St. Andrew Presbyterian Church under construction, OPD -5 East: St. Andrew property, OPD -5 South: Camp Cardinal Blvd. and Hwy 218/Melrose I nterchange West: Undeveloped land and Hwy. 218, ID -RP and Public (P) Iowa City Comprehensive Plan (Northwest District) October 27, 2016 45 Day Limitation Period: December 11, 2016 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The applicant, TSB Investments LLP, is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map on behalf of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church for a 3.48 -acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard to change the land use designation from Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8-16 dwelling units per acre. The property owner acquired this area as part of a larger property located on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road where their new church building is being constructed — the church is being constructed on Lot 1. The parcel under consideration is Lot 2 of the St. Andrew Church subdivision, which was subdivided to allow for development of the area not utilized by the new church. The parcel is bordered by Camp Cardinal Boulevard to the south, Camp Cardinal Road to the west, and Gathering Place Lane to the north. There is a wooded creek corridor along the southern portion of the parcel. The applicant has chosen not to use the Good Neighbor Policy. ANALYSIS: The zoning code states that applications for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment must include evidence that the following approval criteria are met: 1. Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest. 2. The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, including any District Plans or other amendments thereto. The applicant has submitted the attached statement regarding the approval criteria. Staff analysis is follows. Regarding #1: Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest: This property is located within the Northwest Planning District and is designated for residential development at a density of 2 to 8 dwelling units per acre. This residential designation was placed on the property when the 1989 Comprehensive Plan was adopted. At that time the area west of West High contained no City infrastructure and was generally used for agricultural purposes. Since the adoption of the residential designation for this property in 1989, Camp Cardinal Boulevard has been built (2007) and a neighborhood has begun to develop with a variety of housing types and a few compatible non-residential uses. The property located directly south (fronting Camp Cardinal Blvd.) has recently been changed in the Comprehensive Plan from Residential (2-8 DU/A) to Office Commercial (CO -1). A medical clinic and elementary school were constructed in 2012, within one mile north from the subject property along Camp Cardinal Boulevard. Cardinal Point South, which is located approximately 'h mile to the north, contains a mixture of single family homes, townhouses and duplexes. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is being built to the north of this property and additional residential development is anticipated to occur with installation of infrastructure that is being installed to serve the church property. With these changes a clear vision of the larger neighborhood that was not in place in 1989 when the subject lot was designated for residential development is starting to emerge. The proposed Residential 8-16 Dwelling Units per Acre would designate this corner property for medium density residential development. 3 Regarding #2: The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, including any District Plans or other amendments thereto: A detailed district plan has not been drafted for the Northwest District. However there are land use policies in the Comprehensive Plan, which staff believes support the designation of the property for medium density residential uses. The subject property is located on the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard, an arterial road, and Camp Cardinal Road, a collector street. These types of intersections support alternatives to single-family development, such as multi -family development. The IC2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map states "...if a property is located at an intersection of a collector and arterial street, the neighborhood design concepts indicate that alternative to single-family development, i.e. neighborhood commercial or multi- family development, may be appropriate," (IC2030 Comprehensive Plan, page 26). There are elements of the Comprehensive Plan that outline criteria for creating healthy neighborhoods reflected in the proposed plan, such as a pedestrian/bikeway connection that provides neighborhood access to the proposed site via an adjacent continuous sidewalk and roadway network. Additionally, this use reflects the Plan's objective of promoting housing diversity in the area. As several developments nearby are zoned for low-density, single-family residential development, this property would offer a multi -family development option to the area. Based on the above criteria, staff finds that the requested Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation of the subject property from Residential (2-8 dwelling units per acre) to Residential (8-16 dwelling units per acre) satisfies the necessary criteria. Sensitive Areas: The subject property contains sensitive environmental areas, including woodland and a stream corridor. These areas largely occupy the southern 1/3 of the property, and will be regulated according to the Sensitive Areas Ordinance with the rezoning of the property. Traffic volumes: With the rezoning and subdivision of the larger St Andrew property, traffic estimates were conducted to determine traffic impact on Camp Cardinal Road. The weekday estimated average daily traffic volumes were 1,711 vehicle trips per day (under the 2,500 vehicles per day which may trigger a secondary access requirement), including the Church, a senior housing facility, and estimated levels of future single family and multi -family development. Since these estimates were conducted, the senior housing proposal has withdrawn their application, and no other development has been approved on the larger St Andrew property except for the Church. The change from 2-8 units per acre to 8-16 units per acre for this 3.48 - acre parcel will result in a negligible change in anticipated traffic volumes for the larger area. Traffic estimates will be updated when a rezoning application, and more specificity on the # of units, is submitted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that CPA16-0003, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling unit per acre to Residential 8 to16 dwelling units per acre for property to the northeast of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard be approved. EI ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Photograph 3. Final Plat of St Andrew Church Subdivision — Part One (for reference) 4. Excerpt from IC2030 Future Land Use Map 5. 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VMOI'AINf WJ NOSNWf'=J VMOI iO ALJ mil M 3NO 1NVd - HDWM3 NVIN91ASS911d M3NONV '1S lYld lVNLi I Subject Parcel Recently 1 amended to Commercial Office Use Excerpt from IC2030 Future Land Use Map '111110 CAMASO FL I WA* SO& a Rant Rraideatlal Inleaais<l'ammrrtid QConsenation Design IL.J (/Rce Cmnmercial 24 DCA Geoenl Cummerdal l 5.16 Dt:'A Q Office Rr.ewr h I r,& Cemers _ 1621 DU/A General Industrial - 25+DUlA Public:semi-Public ® Mlard Cat Pnhllc Prhnte Open spate Nelphborhoad Center %%mer Feamra �t NM (:enrnl('ommertial liy limit. oR IliRhs.a) ('mnmerrial -- — (7N Growth Poundan 4. Applicant's Statement for Approval Criteria The applicant would like to amend the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan for the approximately 3.48 acre parcel located at the NE corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Residential 2-8 DU/A to Residential 8-16 DU/A. This parcel falls under the purview of the Northwest District Plan; however, since this district has yet to be created, there are elements of the City of Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan that outline criteria for creating healthy neighborhoods and provide supportive evidence to the proposed amendment: A. Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest. o The adjacent property located directly south and east has recently been changed in the Comprehensive Plan from Residential 2-8 DU per acre to Office Commercial. o Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is constructing a new church on the adjacent property to the north. o The Norman Borlaug Elementary school was recently built in the fall of 2012. o The Mercy Family Medicine of West Iowa City clinic was also constructed in 2012. o Camp Cardinal Boulevard is a major arterial and is located on the southern edge of the property. It was constructed after the 1997 Comprehensive Plan. B. The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, including any District Plan or other amendments thereto. a. This parcel is located on the corner of Camp Cardinal Road, an arterial road, and a local city street. According to the Comprehensive Plan (26), these types of intersections should support alternatives to single-family development, such as multi -family development. b. Pedestrian/Bikeway Connections provide neighborhood access to the proposed site via an adjacent continuous sidewalk and roadway network. c. Promotes housing diversity in the area. There are several developments nearby that are zoned for low-density, single-family residential development and this property would offer a multi -family development nearby. The applicant chose to not use the Good Neighbor Policy because of the limited number of neighbors within 300' of the property. The surrounding neighbors include St Andrew Presbyterian Church (owner of the property), Iowa DOT, City of Iowa City and Jon Harding. Cn a Due to the above listed changes to the surrounding land use and compatibility with ttre:City 4 Iowa x City's Comprehensive Plan, we are confident that the proposed amendment meets flip apprd4al crite4a. - C, i i q7 10-25-2016 MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 1, 2016 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING EMMA HARVAT HALL — CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Ann Freerks, Max Parsons, Mark Signs, Jodie Theobald MEMBERS ABSENT: Phoebe Martin STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Bob Miklo, Marti Wolf OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Long, Adam Brantman, Dylan Whittemore RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of CPA16-0003, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling unit per acre to Residential 8 to16 dwelling units per acre for property to the northeast of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard (Signs recused from discussion/vote, Martin absent). By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of VAC16-00002, a vacation of the alley right-of-way, 2,600 square feet east of Ellis Avenue, south of 332 Ellis Avenue, subject to: 1. A Public Access easement be retained over the vacated right-of-way. 2. A utility easement be required over the vacated alley. 3. The driveway be improved according to plans approved by the City Engineer. 4. Approval of the special exception for the establishment of a fraternity at 332 Ellis. CALL TO ORDER: Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There were none COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ITEM (CPA16:00003): A public hearing for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation of property located at the NE corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8 to 16 dwelling units per acre. Signs recused himself from the discussion as he represents a client that is interested in an adjoining parcel of property. Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 2016— Formal Meeting Page 2 of 6 Wolf began the staff presentation by showing the Iowa City 2013 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for the 3.48 acre parcel at Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard. The amendment would be to change the land use designation from residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to 8-16 dwelling units per acre keeping it residential. Wolf explained that for comprehensive plan amendments they have to meet two criteria. The first criteria is to show that circumstances have changed, or factors have come to light that make this amendment in the public interest. The second criteria is that the amendment be compatible with Iowa City policies. With regards to the first criteria this land use designation came with the Comprehensive Plan in 1989 and at that time Camp Cardinal Boulevard did not exist. Camp Cardinal Boulevard was built in 2007 and with it came a range of developments in that area including a school, Cardinal Point (which contains a mix of single family homes, duplexes and townhomes), and the Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church. Therefore Staff believes this area has changed significantly since the original land use designation was given. With regards to the second criteria of compatibility with policies of the Comprehensive Plan: the Plan states that if a property is located at the intersection of a collector and arterial street options besides single family residential are appropriate. To increase the parcel to 8-16 dwelling units per acre would allow for multi -family residential which is suitable by the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan policies. Wolf noted that this plan also comes with a sensitive areas plan because at the south end of the parcel there is an area for stormwater retention from the Saint Andrew's parcel and therefore the southern one-third of the property is non -buildable. Staff recommends that CPA16-0003, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling unit per acre to Residential 8 to16 dwelling units per acre for property to the northeast of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard be approved. Freerks opened the public hearing Steve Long (HBK Engineering) is representing the applicant and came forward to answer any questions. He noted the applicant is excited about developing in this infill area and also the ability to increase the density allows for the preservation of the one-third sensitive areas of the parcel. There were no questions for Long, and no other public present to speak on the item Freerks closed the public hearing. Hensch moved to approve CPA16-0003, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling unit per acre to Residential 8 to16 dwelling units per acre for property to the northeast of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard. Parsons seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA; 319-356-5230 (CPAW0003) v RESOLUTION NO. W_ A RESOLUTION ENDING THE IOWA CITY COMP EHENSIV�E PLAN -170 CHANGE THE LAN USE DESIGNATION FROM RESI NTIAL 28 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE T RESIDENTIAL 6-16 DWELLING UNITS PEW ACRE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED T THE NORTHEAST CORNER CAMP CARDIP4XL ROAD AND CAMP CARDINAL B ULEVARD. (CPA16-00003) WHEREAS, the Iowa City omprehensive Plan serves a land -use planning guide by illustrating and describing the loca'on and configuration of propriate land uses throughout the City, provides notification to the pu is regarding intended ses of land; and illustrates the long range growth area limit for the City; a WHEREAS, if circumstances chan a and/or; change to the Comprehensive Plan may a in the WHEREAS, TSB Investments LLP, o behalf owner, has requested that the land use esign corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp ardi dwelling units per acre to Residential 8-16 dw lin) WHEREAS; the area surrounding the prop since the land use designations of the 1989 Co WHEREAS, Camp Cardinal Road is a c Ilei arterial street; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan and family development, including multifamil reside) collector and arterial streets; and WHEREAS, the Planning and oning Col addition I information or factors come to light, a public nterest; and of St Andrew Presbyterian Church, the property alio,,K for the property located at the northeast ia/Boulevard be changed from Residential 2-8 nits per acre; and I has undergone significant change in character rehensive Plan were implemented; and dor street and Camp Cardinal Boulevard is an determined that circumstances h e changed to comprehensive plan is warranted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT CITY, IOWA, THAT: tion for 3.48 acres of property located at the northeast corner I Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard shall be changed from elling units per acre to Residential 8-16 dwelling units per acre in prehensive Plan. The land use d of Camp Card Residential 2-8 the Iowa City C Policies states that alternatives to single - may be appropriate at the intersection of VIED BY THE CITY has reviewed this amendment and extent that an amendment to the L OF THE CITY OF IOWA Passed and approved this day of ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR: 2016, Approved by: City Attorney's Office Zoning Item Discussion of an application submitted by TSB Investments for a rezoning from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) for approximately 3.48 -acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane. (REZ16-00007) - - r C: owl" f b An application submitted by TSB Investments LLP, on behalf of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church — for a rezoning from a Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) for a 3.48 -acre property at the northeast comer of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard. CITY or Icnrn Cm •' Mfl1E1Dq KJ1ts ; ; ru j�f1�B�7,,,"' r.. _,.. a .. .. ..... ._.. ... ... •�'� •,,,..•romN.' ' 1, �vae+iawo � ..,;RFW. 1 M lU4011C M woos" mts .ww r y a�IYY..oro w� �W� wanaYa ` wYo.vw1e11�Y wY,Lti i IYY rfY wrw�lRs.. o-. WWAMW '.Mf sMIM MAIOIIN .ft 01 3TSV CA1I OO O W R♦b logo miss Bonn Elm NMI 3 .c.��w• utwnd 4 .nwwe n.wna. Staff recommends approval of a rezoning from OPD -5 to RM -12 for 3.48 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-1 (Signs abstained) subject to and Conditional Zoning Agreement requiring: a. General compliance with building and parking placement as shown on the site plan b. Payment of Neighborhood Open Space fees based on the RM -12 density c. Approval of exterior building design by the Design Review Committee to ensure compatibility with the character of the surrounding neighborhood with attention to the use of building materials and emphasis on building entrances d. Provision for usable outdoor space features such as outdoor dining and lawn for informal recreation use 0 Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA CONDITIONAL ZONING THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of corporation (hereinafter'�City"), and St. Andrew Presbyterian CI WHEREAS, Own Is the legal title holder of ap located at the southeast colVer of Camp Cardinal Road and WHEREAS, the Appli nt has requested the rezon Single Family Residential Pla ed Development Overlay Residential (RM -12); and WHEREAS, a Compreh\2dwlan Amendment designation of the property from elling units per and (319) 356-5240 (REZ16-00007) City, Iowa, a municipal (hereinafter "Owner"). 3.48 acres of property Place Lane; and of said property from Low Density PD -5) to Low Density Multifamily recently passed to change the to 8 to 16 dwelling units per acre; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zo 'ng Comm slon has determined the presence of steep slopes and woodlands in the area a d the s niflcant increase in planned residential density, require careful attention to building a site design to assure that the development is compatible with its setting, has usable outdoor p ce, has adequate provision for pedestrian access, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning conditions regarding building and site design, the requested zoning is consistent with the Cc has determined that, with appropriate It of Neighborhood Open Space fees, I Plan; and WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017 provides tha}\the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoni request, over d above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the quested change; d WHEREAS, the Owner acknowl dges that certain co Itions and restrictions are reasonable to ensure the development f the property is consists I with the Comprehensive Plan and the need for Neighborhood O en Space and appropriatemultifamily building design; and 7 WHEREAS, the Owner agreefi to develop this property in accordartwith the terms and conditions of a Conditional Zoning Abreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in onsideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: St. Andrew Presbyteri Church is the legal title holder of the property legally described as LOT 2 F THE ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH `c PART ONE, AS RE ORDED IN BOOK 60, PAGE 138 IN THE OFFICE OFA THE JOHNSON C NTY, IOWA RECORDER. 1. The Owner acknledges that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting ppdadm/agYma st andrm(3).doc a rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change. 2. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owner agrees that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the zoning chapter, as well as the following conditions: a. General compliar plan attache her b. Payment of N igt value of 7,124 1 c. Approval of exte consistency with character of the with regard to building ar)fl parking placement shown on the site rood Open Space fees/based on RM -12 density equivalent to the feet of property prior o issuance of a building permit. building designs by the Design Review Committee to ensure materials to help mid building entrances, will d. Provision of usable ou and lawn for informal r ;hensive Plaq• policies regarding compatibility with the ding neighbothood with attention to the use of building e the large scale of the buildings and emphasis on the required prior to approval of a building permit. kr space igcluding features such as an outdoor dining area 3. The Owner and City acknowledghtVat the conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the lan under Iowa Code §414.5 (2017), and that said conditions satisfy public needs thatAN caused by the requested zoning change. 4. The Owner and City acknowledgo that�e event the subject property is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided all red velopment will conform with the terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement. 5. The parties acknowledge that Ois Conditions oning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the I d and with title the land, and shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant wit title to the land,u less or until released of record by the City of Iowa City. // The parties further all successors, rep 6. The Owner acknow construed to relieve federal regulations. that this agreement and assigns of the p that nothing in this Conditi ,ner from complying with all inure to the benefit of and bind Zoning Agreement shall be r applicable local, state, and The parties agree t at this Conditional Zoning Agreement all be incorporated by reference into the o finance rezoning the subject property, and at upon adoption and publication of the dinance, this agreement shall be recorded ih the Johnson County Recorder's Office Vt the Applicant's expense. Dated this day CITY OF IOWA CITY Jim Throgmorton, Mayor ppdadMagt1= sl andr" (3).dm 2 20 ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Z1 Attest: City Clerk By: by: City Attorney's Office f/Ir' IJ7 CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOV STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) This instrument was acknowledged before a on , 20_ by Jim Throgmorton and Julie Voparil as Mayor and Dep Ci Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City. 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EDNOOMDREMDYED 15A __ \� "NOVEMBEREI yff O LALW cpRolNpL elw pigs ogsl NO - To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: REZ16-00007 GENERAL INFORMATION: STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Bob Miklo Date: December 15, 2016 Applicant: TSB Investments 89 2nd Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 319-530-7333 Contact: Michael Thomas 9 South Gilbert STreet Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-7557 mthomas(d.)hbkengineerina.com Property Owner: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 140 Gathering Place Lane Iowa City, Iowa 52246 319-338-7523 Requested Action: Rezoning from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) Purpose: Location: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: To allow multi -family residential development Southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane 3.48 acres Undeveloped, OPD -5 North: Undeveloped OPD -5 South: Undeveloped CO -1 East: St. Andrew OPD -5 West: Undeveloped P-1 6�16. Comprehensive Plan: The property is currently designated for residential 2- 8 dwelling units per acre but is being considered for an amendment to residential 8-16 dwelling units per acre. File Date: November 23, 2016 45 Day Limitation Period: January 7, 2017 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, TSB Investments, has requested a rezoning from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) for 3.48 acres at Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church acquired this area as part of a larger property located on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road where their new church building is being constructed — the church is being constructed on Lot 1. The parcel under consideration is Lot 2 of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church — Part One subdivision. The parcel is bordered by Camp Cardinal Boulevard to the south, Camp Cardinal Road to the west, and Gathering Place Lane to the north. There is a wooded creek corridor along the southern portion of the parcel. The applicant has chosen not to use the Good Neighbor Policy because of the limited number of properties within 300 feet of the property. ANALYSIS: Current zoning: The property is currently zoned Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD) due to sensitive areas including slopes, woodland and a stream corridor. The RS -5 zone is primarily intended to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The regulations allow for some flexibility of dwelling types to provide housing opportunities for a variety of household types (duplexes and attached single family on corner lots). This zone also allows for some nonresidential uses, such as parks, schools, religious institutions, and daycare facilities. The RS -5 zone allows for single family lots with a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet, and a minimum lot width of 60 feet. Lots that provide vehicle access from an alley or rear lane have a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet, and a minimum lot width of 50 feet. Duplexes or attached single family lots are allowed on street corner lots provided that there is at least 6,000 square feet per unit. Staff estimates that approximately 5 to 7 dwelling units could be built on this property under its current zoning. Proposed zoning: The purpose of the Low Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -12) is to provide for the development of high density, single-family housing and low density, multi -family housing. This zone is intended to provide a variety of housing options in neighborhoods throughout the city. Careful attention to site and building design is important to ensure that the various housing types in any one location are compatible with one another. The RM -12 zone allows multifamily development at a density of 1 unit per 2,725 square feet. A maximum of 55 dwelling apartments would be achievable on this 3.48 lot. The applicant has submitted a concept plan showing how the property might be developed if rezoned to RM -12. The concept shows a 30 -unit building and a 24 -unit building each with underground parking. There is also a surface parking lot with driveway access proposed from Camp Cardinal Road. If the property is rezoned to RM -12, a site plan and building elevations demonstrating compliance with the Multifamily Site Development Standards will be required. Staff recommends that the requested rezoning be subject to general compliance with the attached concept plan. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan currently indicates that this property is appropriate for residential development at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acres. The applicant has requested an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan land use map to increase the density to 8-16 dwelling units per acre. Both the Staff and Commission have found that the property has characteristics (location at the intersection of a collector and arterial street) that make it appropriate for multifamily residential development, and have recommended that the requested amendment be approved. The City Council will consider the amendment at their January 17 meeting. If the amendment is approved the proposed RM -12 zoning will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The Comprehensive Plan contains policies that further support the RM -12 zoning at this location. A diversity of housing within neighborhoods is encouraged (pages 20 and 27). The plan encourages that smaller apartment buildings be integrated within neighborhoods rather than located in large concentrations. As noted the plan indicates that if a property is located at the intersection of a collector and arterial street, alternatives to single-family development, including multifamily development may be appropriate. Based on these policies, staff finds that the proposed RM -12 zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Compatibility with neighborhood: There is currently limited development in the neighborhood surrounding this portion of Camp Cardinal Road. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is under construction just to the east. There are two single family dwellings located at the terminus of Camp Cardinal Road located 750 feet to the north of the subject property. The area to the west was recently sold by Johnson County to a private owner. It contains steep slopes and woodlands. The area to the south contains Camp Cardinal Road and Highway 218. Staff finds that the proposed development is compatible with the adjacent church property. Adherence to the multifamily design standards will help ensure the development will be compatible with future residential development in the area. Sensitive areas: The St. Andrew subdivision contains woodlands, steep slopes and wetlands that are subject to a Sensitive Areas Development plan approved at the time the platting of the larger property. Lot 2 contains a stream corridor and woodlands. The concept plan indicates that 55% of the woodlands will be retained on Lot 2. The ordinance requires that at least 20% of a woodland be retained in the RM -12 zone. Staff will review a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior to and building permits being issued. Neighborhood open space: When the St. Andrew subdivision as approved, neighborhood open space fees were collected based on the RS -5 zoning density. With the increase in density that will be allowed by the RM -12 zoning, staff recommends that the difference between RS -5 and RM -12 open space fees be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit for Lot 2. Traffic implications: A single family subdivision on this property would generate approximately 60 vehicle trips per day. A multifamily development would generate an estimated 360 vehicle trips per day. Although this would be a sizable increase, Camp Cardinal Road adjacent to this property was recently reconstructed to collector street standards and has sufficient capacity to handle the traffic from this lot and the church which is currently under construction. As development occurs farther north along Camp Cardinal Road, the increased traffic generated by development of this property, may have implications on the need for secondary street access for the larger Camp Cardinal Road neighborhood. Traffic generation will be reviewed as development proposals are received. Summary: The location of this property at the intersection of a collector and arterial street make it suitable for multifamily development. Provided that the pending Comprehensive Plan application to increase the designated density to 8 -16 dwelling units per acre is approved by the City Council, the requested rezoning will be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Camp Cardinal Road has recently been rebuilt adjacent to this property and is adequate to serve the proposed development. Multifamily design standards will help ensure that the development is compatible with future development in the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of REZ16-00007, an application submitted by TSB Investments for a rezoning from OPD -5 to RM -12 for 3.48 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane, subject to City Council approval of the pending amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and conditioned general compliance with the submitted concept plan and payment of Neighborhood Open Space fees based on RM -12 density. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Concept Plan Approved by: —7 -/l( / John Yapp, Developmdnt Services Coordinator, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services CITY OF IOWA CITY An application submitted by TSB Investments LLP, on behalf of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church for a rezoning from a Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) for a 3.48 -acre property at the northeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard. EAVES �� ., REZONING EXHIBIT ST PNDREWPRESBITERNN CHURCH PARTONEWT3 IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA LFG2L BF.N F`H.. LmaNO un...uuwrRl..n OFaYWK.r.. ONF .REwxmO:x ..FN Idly. mTMiiaum.I.`xmix.Gu nTO.. F T OU.RIFR OF GEnmx r, TRNNFH:r n NMx. 1x, NGE B wFST OF,TMEPrzsBrxrRIl.<mu..... 0.Or.,IOxNmxmU. Ww. zaxlxmxFORMAnox: CURRENTWNING OP0.5 PROMSCOWNING RIMIE BYILWNGSF CKINFCFNAT0N: FROHTIFOO AFEET ...D IOFEFT PFRWNOREOUREMENTB'. PARKING STIR DMO 0.W UNIT I. HO., II M... 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Fu:i.+n Weald. wv.1DlE.4av1 OLfl inPss O RE INK Hal jml, C.11011 GG tog % CHOM R. no nn *WE gimir lZ MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2016 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING NDS CONFERENCE ROOM 2ND FLOOR — CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Ann Freerks, Phoebe Martin, Max Parsons, Mark Signs, Jodie Theobald MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Thomas RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 (Signs abstained) the Commission recommends approval of REZ16-00007, an application submitted by TSB Investments fora rezoning from OPD -5 to RM -12 for 3.48 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane, subject to City Council approval of the pending amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and conditioned on general compliance with the submitted concept plan, payment of Neighborhood Open Space fees based on RM -12 density, staff design review with emphasis on the entrances to the two buildings and on making the buildings appear less massive, provision of outdoor usable space, and parking for persons with disabilities close to each building. CALL TO ORDER: Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There were none ZONING ITEM (REZ16-00007): Discussion of an application submitted by TSB Investments for a rezoning from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM -12) for approximately 3.48 -acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane. Signs recused himself due a to real estate transaction regarding a nearby property Miklo noted that this area was recently discussed for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The current zoning is RS -5 with a planned development overlay (OPD) because of the sensitive areas on the property. The proposed zoning is Low Density Multifamily (RM -12). This property does have characteristics appropriate for multi -family zoning and therefore Staff and the Commission have recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to reflect that. That amendment will be considered by the Council at their January 17, 2017, meeting. Staff's review of this application is based on assuming that the Comprehensive Plan amendment will be approved. Planning and Zoning Commission December 15, 2016 — Formal Meeting Page 2 of 6 Miklo said Staff also looks at compatibility with the neighborhood. He said there is little development in this neighborhood, just a couple of single family homes located several hundred feet to the north. Saint Andrew Church is under construction to the east. The area to the west contains a tract that was recently sold by the County to an individual, who may build a house on it. To the north and east there is a wooded ravine that is zoned Interim Development. The Comprehensive Plan indicates that depending on the sensitive areas there may be some multifamily on that property. The area to the north is currently zoned RS -5 so it will be some type of residential (there have been some inquiries about doing a planned development to allow clustering of units on the site). But for now it is designated for single family. In terms of traffic, Miklo said this proposal will generate considerably more traffic than the five to seven house lots that could occur here under the current zoning. However the area has direct access to Camp Cardinal Road (a collector street) and it will be the first development on that street so it will be able to handle the traffic. Miklo did note that the increased traffic count could limit the amount of density allowed to the north in the future without some second way in and out of the neighborhood. He said it is not a concern for this rezoning, but may be a factor for development for property to the north. Martin asked about street access for the land to the northwest. Miklo said that the presence of steep topography will dictate how street access will be provided to that property. He said that it may be from Camp Cardinal Boulevard but to the north of Deer Creek Road. He said a second means of access through that property would be a benefit to the larger neighborhood. Miklo discussed the concept plan for the area (included in the Commission packet) and the driveway access and the two buildings (one with 30 units and one with 24 units) with underground parking. He showed drawings of the buildings. He said a parking level would be located under each building. Martin asked about the paving of Camp Cardinal Road. Miklo indicated the point to where Saint Andrew Church has paved the street up to Gather Place Lane, a new street that was built to provide access to the church building. He said before development occurs to the north, the remainder of Camp Cardinal Road would need to be improved to City standards or an alternative street route would need to be identified. Miklo noted that when the larger subdivision was approved, the neighborhood open space requirement was calculated based on five units per acre. If density goes to twelve, it is Staff's recommendation that the payment of Neighborhood Open Space fees be based on RM -12 density. Staff recommends approval of REZ16-00007, an application submitted by TSB Investments fora rezoning from OPD -5 to RM -12 for 3.48 acres of property located at the southeast comer of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane, subject to City Council approval of the pending amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and conditioned on general compliance with the submitted concept plan, and payment of Neighborhood Open Space fees based on RM -12 density. Freerks asked where visitor parking would be for the two buildings. Miklo pointed out the location behind the buildings. Freerks said that there should be handicapped parking provided close to each building. Freerks asked that the applicant address that concern. Planning and Zoning Commission December 15, 2016— Formal Meeting Page 3 of 6 Freerks opened the public hearing. Michael Thomas (HBK Engineering) came forward to answer questions Freerks asked about parking for guests and what sort of outdoor amenities or usable open space would be provided. She said that this is a considerable increase in density and is concerned about the exterior design of the buildings. Thomas said that usable outdoor space is something the applicant is the thinking about and would like to provide, but hasn't worked out the details. He noted that the site was very steep. Martin asked if the property would be age restricted to persons age 55 and older. Thomas replied it was not. Martin said walkability was a concern and questioned how pedestrians would walk around the site given the lack of sidewalks between the buildings. Martin said the building design seemed to just meet the minimum standards. She asked if the buildings could be designed to take advantage of the forest landscape. Freerks said she felt that the building designs do need some work, but she did not want to design the buildings at this meeting. Freerks asked that the applicant work with staff to provide a building design that is not so massive in scale. Martin and Theobald agreed. Freerks noted that Staff can review the fagade and design features of the buildings to make them fit into the neighborhood. Dyer noted that the entrances to the buildings seem small and uninviting relative to the size of the buildings. Freerks agreed and noted that making the jump from 5-7 units in the area to 54 units is a big increase. Given the increase, design of the buildings to make them more appropriate in scale is something that Commission has addressed in similar rezonings. Hensch asked about the footprint of the buildings. Thomas replied that the larger building is 192 feet long and 64 feet 9 inches wide. Regarding the earlier question about parking: Miklo said in the larger building there are 30 units and 32 parking spaces within the building itself. For the smaller building there are 24 units and 20 parking spaces within the building and the remaining required parking spaces are outside. A total of 81 parking spaces are required for the entire site so between the two buildings and the surface parking lot there are 81 spaces. Miklo also noted that visitors will be able to park on Gathering Place Lane. Freerks noted there should be handicap spaces near each building. Martin said she would like to see pedestrian connections to the parking areas and between the buildings. Freerks stated she was glad they would be able to retain the woodlands on the parcel. Martin said that she was o.k. with the zoning aspect but would like to see a better design. Theobald asked what size the units would be (number of bedrooms). Thomas replied they would be a combination of one and two bedroom units. Based on the discussion, Miklo summarized the issues that the Commission would like addressed. He noted that some conditions might be to have Staff do design review of the buildings with emphasis on the entrances to the two buildings, focus on making them appear less massive, have some sort of outdoor usable space (picnic, barbeque area or playground), Planning and Zoning Commission December 15, 2016 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 6 pedestrian access and additional parking for persons with disabilities closer to the buildings. Theobald would like the more attention to the way the buildings address the open space. Thomas said the buildings were located to take advantage of the views. Dyer asked if the fire truck turnaround could be turned the other way. Miklo said that would get them it close to the sensitive slopes area. Thomas said that there was a retaining wall required to provide for the turnaround area. Freerks closed the public hearing. Hensch moved to approve REZ16-00007, an application submitted by TSB Investments fora rezoning from OPD -5 to RM -12 for 3.48 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane, subject to City Council approval of the pending amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and conditioned on general compliance with the submitted concept plan, payment of Neighborhood Open Space fees based on RM -12 density, staff design review with emphasis on the entrances to the two buildings and on making the buildings appear less massive, provision of outdoor usable space, and parking for persons with disabilities close to each building. Martin seconded the motion. Freerks feels this will be a wonderful addition to this neighborhood but the details will be important. A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0 (Signs abstained). VIEWING OF "A MORE WALKABLE IOWA CITY" BY JEFF SPECK: Freerks asked if everyone would be willing to postpone this viewing to another time. Miklo noted it is not time sensitive so could be viewed later. It can also be seen by going to City Channel 4 and watching it online. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 1, 2016 Theobald moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 1, 2016, with corrections. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: None ADJOURNMENT: Parsons moved to adjourn. Martin seconded. A vote was taken and motion carried 7-0. Prepared by: Bob Miklo, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240 (REZ16-06007) i ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 3.48 ACRES OF PROPERTY u L CATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CAMP CARDI L ROADrAND T RING PLACE LANE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENTERLAI((OPD-5) ZO TO LOW DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL M-12) ZONE. (REZ16-00007) WHEREAS, the pplicant, TSB Investments, has requested a rezoning 3.48 acres of property located at the southeast cor r of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lfine from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) Zone t ow Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) Z e; and WHEREAS, a Compret property from 2 to 8 dwelling WHEREAS, Camp Cardinal and e Plan Amendment was recently per acre to 8 to 16 dwelling units is an arterial street and to change the designation of the and Cardinal Road is a collector street; WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehe sive Plan indicates at property at the intersection of a collector and an arterial street is suitable for alternati s to single family esidential; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning C mission as the reviewed the proposed rezoning and determined that it complies with the Comprehensi Plan rovided that it meets conditions addressing design review and general compliance with the submitted c ce t; and WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2015) provide t t the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over a ab a existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and WHEREAS, the owner and applicant have greed that the roperty shall be developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Conditic al Zoning Agreem t attached hereto to ensure appropriate development in this area of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAI ED BY THE CITY COLINCII�F THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I APPROVAL. Subjecth the Conditional Zoning Agreement att had hereto and incorporated herein, property described below i hereby reclassified from its current zon g designation of Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) to w Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12): �` LOT 2 OF THEPt ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH`-- PART ONE, AS RECO DED IN BOOK 60, PAGE 138 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JOHNSO COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER, LYING IN THE SOUTHWES FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5T" PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Ordinance No. Page 2 SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of the ordinance as approved by law. SECTION III. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance. SECTION ERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby uthorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and publicationN this or as provided by law. SECTION V. REPEAL R. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby rep ale SECTION VI. SEVERABILI . If any section, provision or part oft a Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such a dication shall not affect the valid' of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not a Ldged invalid or unconstituti al. SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall ben effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of \ /,20 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by City Attorney's Office N `aN "Y umxa n-� r CA Vacation Item Discussion of an application submitted by Ellis Avenue, LLC for a vacation of the public alley right-of-way located between Ridgeland Avenue and Ellis Avenue. (VAC16-00002) N W'f S 0 "04250.0005 0.017 Mlles 1 if U VAC16-00002 332 Ellis Avenue _..4 x +t Am,■ z -�,. "«bYrA n •.. 7 4 ♦ Prepared By: Marti Wolf Date Prepared: Nw. 2016 • fix= �. Moo,�� — i �_ Staff recommends approval of vacating the alley right of way south of 332 Ellis Ave, subject to a public access easement being retained, a utility easement being created, and the area being paved according to plans approved by the City Engineer. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 (Martin absent) subject to the same conditions. .® CITY OF IOWA CITY �66c MEMORANDUM Date: January 11, 2017 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator 7 j'rY' Re: Assistance for residents of 332 Ellis Ave Background At its December 14 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to allow the establishment of a fraternity on property located in the RNS-20 (Neighborhood Stabilization Residential) zone at 332 Ellis Ave, subject to conditions related to maximum occupancy, meeting historic preservation guidelines, interior improvements (sprinklers and tiling), exterior improvements (paving and screening), and behavior (based on disorderly house judgments). The owners of 332 Ellis Ave have also applied for a vacation of the alley right of way to the south of the property, seeking to add the property to the 332 Ellis Ave lot — the first reading of the vacation is scheduled for the City Council's January 17 meeting. The property is currently a rooming house; with a change in use to a fraternity, the existing residents of the rooming house will be dislocated. As of December, there were 27 residents of 332 Ellis Ave. The owners have reported that there are 10- 12 long-term (over a year) residents of the existing rooming house; the remainder are short-term occupants and there is high turnover. All residents are on month-to-month leases. Discussion Staff has met with the owners and representatives of 332 Ellis Ave stressing the importance of adequate notification to the residents of the pending change in use of the property, and of offering the residents relocation assistance. While there is not a code requirement related to the special exception or the right of way vacation that would allow staff to recommend requiring notification and assistance to the existing residents, staff does recommend that as part of the conveyance of the public property, there be a contingency that the residents be offered $550 each in relocation assistance, full return of security deposits, and that the owners make a good faith effort to find alternative housing in other properties they control or have relationships with. The $550 number is based on relocation assistance for one room under the Uniform Relocation Act. The owners have agreed to these conditions, and have notified the existing residents by letter (see attached) and by setting up times to meet with residents to outline available assistance. Recommendation As part of the recommendation to convey the property, for which the owners of 332 Ellis Ave have offered fair market value, staff will recommend a contingency that residents be offered $550 in relocation assistance, full return of security deposits, and the owners make a good faith effort to find alternative housing for the residents. These conditions are possible due to the proposed sale of public property. While this recommendation should not influence the City Council's determination whether or not to vacate the property, staff wanted to outline what has been discussed with the owners of 332 Ellis Ave in advance of consideration of the conveyance of the property. THE TGG GOVERNOR GROUP December 9, 2016 «Tenant» 332 Ellis Ave #((Unit)) Iowa City, IA 52246 Re: 332 Ellis Ave Remodel Dear «First—Name)), 2000 JAMES STREET SUITE 111 CORALVILLE, IA 52241 (319) 338-7068 www.tggpm.com As you may have heard we recently entered into a contract to sell the property located at 332 Ellis Ave to a local University of Iowa fraternity. While it was not our first choice, it has become apparent over the last year and a half that the cost of the necessary renovation needed to the building was far in excess of what would work for the current owners to continue to operate the building with shared living spaces and affordable rent. Last week we posted notices in the building of a Good Neighbor Meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. We had a couple residents come to the meeting and I realized that it would help if we spoke one-on- one regarding the pending sale of the building. I would like to take some time and go over with you what we discussed in the meeting. Please contact me to set up a meeting, as I will be your point of contact during this process. What this means for you, as a tenant? - Relocation assistance will be provided by The Governor Group - Compensation of $550 to help with any relocation - Full return of all paid security deposits at time of move out, as of today, we show this amount is «Deposit» - Assistance in finding new housing - Please provide us your forwarding address We are starting this process now, but it is by no means immediate. We would like to accommodate everyone's schedule. Please reach out to me to set up a time for me to meet with you individually. Or I will be in the building in the kitchen on the following dates and times to help with any of your relocation needs: - Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm - Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm Sincerely, Jessica Plowman THE 2000 JAMES STREET SUITE 111 TGGGOVERNOR CORALVILLE, IA 52241 GROUP (319) 338-7068 www.tggpm.com December 27, 2016 «Tenant» 332 Ellis Ave #«Unit» Iowa City, IA 52246 Re: 332 Ellis Ave Termination of Lease Dear «First_Name», In a previous letter sent to you on December 9, 2016, we had notified you of sale of 332 Ellis Ave. The sale at this time more than likely will go through. Per attached document your lease will terminate February 28th, 2017. Rent will be due February 1", 2017 for the month of February. What this means for you, as a tenant? - Relocation assistance will be provided by The Governor Group - Compensation of $550 to help with any relocation - Full return of all paid security deposits at time of move out, as of today, we show this amount is «Deposit» - Assistance in finding new housing - Please provide us your forwarding address We are starting this process now, but it is by no means immediate. We would like to accommodate everyone's schedule. If you not reached out to me, please do so at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Jessica Plowman STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern Item: VAC16-00002 Date: December 1, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Ellis Avenue, LLC. 2000 James Street, Suite 111 Coralville, Iowa 52241 Contact Person: Adam Brantman (same address) 319-631-3336 adamibrantman(aDamail.com Requested Action: Vacation of alley right-of-way Purpose: To allow vacated right of way to be acquired by abutting property owner Location: Alley running east -west between 332 Ellis Ave. and 320 Ellis Ave. Size: Approximately 2,600 square feet (.06 acre) Existing Land Use and Zoning: Alley right-of-way Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Residential (RNS-20) South: Residential (RNS-20) East: Residential (RNS-20) West: Residential (RNS-20) Comprehensive Plan: Northwest Planning District— Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Residential 16 – 20 units per acre File Date: November 10, 2016 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, Ellis Avenue, LLC, is applying for a vacation of the alley between Ridgeland Avenue and Ellis Avenue, directly south of 332 Ellis Avenue. The area requested for vacation contains approximately 2,600 square feet. The applicant is requesting this vacation to release the right-of-way designation from the area, to allow it to be acquired by property owner of 332 Ellis Avenue. Vacating and acquiring the alley would allow Ellis Avenue, LLC to increase the number of occupants allowed in fraternity proposed for the property (EXC16-00012). If the applicant is able to purchase the entire 2,700 area, an additional 3 residents could be located within a fraternity there. It has been the City's practice that if both abutting property owners are interested, half of the right-of-way be offered to each abutting property owner (pending City Council approval of a purchase offer). Staff has notified the 2 owner of 320 Ellis Avenue about this application. If the owner of 320 Ellis purchased half of the right- of-way, 1 additional resident would be allowed at 332 Ellis. The purchase of the alley will need to be resolved prior to final approval by the City Council. ANALYSIS: a) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property: The alley right-of-way currently provides access to the parking areas for the properties at 332 and 320 Ellis Avenue. The alley also serves other properties located on Ridgeland Avenue providing them with an alternative means of access to and egress from the neighborhood. Access easements will need to be maintained if the alley is vacated. b) Emergency and utility and service access: Emergency and service access to this right-of-way will not be diminished by the vacation. The right-of- way does not currently provide access to any parcels or properties that cannot be directly accessed from a street. However, maintaining an access easement will allow this road to provide an alternative means of access to this neighborhood and therefore staff recommends an access easement be maintained if the alley is vacated. c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties The applicant has stated that both parcels will continue to have access via and easement to their properties if the alley is vacated. The applicant has stated they plan to improve the alley right-of-way by paving it and creating a private drive. Desirability of right of way for access or circulation needs The right-of-way does not currently provide direct access to any parcels or properties that cannot be directly accessed from a street. It does however provide an alternative vehicular and pedestrian access between Ridgeland Avenue and Ellis Avenue. This access is helpful to distribute traffic in this higher density area. Staff recommends that a public access easement be retained over the right-of- way to allow it to continue serve this function it if is vacated. d) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property Public water and sanitary sewer lines are located within this alley right-of-way. If it is vacated, a utility easement must be retained. Letters have been sent to private utility providers to determine additional easement will be needed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of VAC16-00002, a vacation of the alley right-of-way, 2,600 square feet east of Ellis Avenue, south of 332 Ellis Avenue, subject to: 1. A Public Access easement be retained over the vacated right-of-way. 2. A utility easement be required over the vacated alley. 3. The driveway be improved according to plans approved by the City Engineer. 4. Approval of the special exception for the establishment of a fraternity at 332 Ellis. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location map 2. Site plan Approved by: of Neighborhood and Development Services w F VAC16-00002 S 332 Ellis Avenue 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 Miles iA 46 Atm A *v 1 ti L A Prepared By: Marti Wolf Date Prepared: Nov. 201 115 OMMONPI"M HCIDINM MNEW M f0 S,�3 � as m eLa GENERALNOTES: 4 CONCEPT PLAN .1 E.Rq��SED VICINITY MAP e°Nea wmu�m APL119eLLC t. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: wiiFN WE POYFRPwE MIA iii mAweewYltleN meuiGxsrz GENERALNOTES: CONCEPT PLAN E.Rq��SED \L:v VICINITY MAP e°Nea wmu�m APL119eLLC t. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: wiiFN WE POYFRPwE MIA iii mAweewYltleN meuiGxsrz Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 2016— Formal Meeting Page 3 of 6 Signs returned to the meeting. VACATION ITEM (VAC16:00002): Discussion of an application submitted by Ellis Avenue, LLC for a vacation of the public alley right-of-way located between Ridgeland Avenue and Ellis Avenue. Miklo showed the area in question on an aerial photograph. He stated the applicant is redeveloping a building that was originally developed as a fraternity but was later converted to a rooming house. They are hoping to convert it back to a fraternity so they are asking to vacate the alley property in the hopes of acquiring the property and adding it to the larger parcel. If it is vacated and sold to them it would increase the density of the potential fraternity on the property by two residents. When Staff evaluated the request they looked at a number of criteria they use for vacation of public right-of-way and determined this request does meet those. Miklo noted that there is some public need for this property for a sanitary sewer and water line, that same need can be addressed with an easement. The right-of-way does provide access to 332 Ellis Avenue as well as 320 Ellis Avenue, so an easement would be necessary to assure both properties over time will have access to their parking. Staff recommends approval of VAC 16-00002, a vacation of the alley right-of-way east of Ellis Avenue, south of 332 Ellis Avenue, subject to: 1. A Public Access easement be retained over the vacated right-of-way. 2. A utility easement be required over the vacated alley. 3. The driveway be improved according to plans approved by the City Engineer. 4. Approval of the special exception for the establishment of a fraternity at 332 Ellis. Freerks asked if the applicant is planning to retain the existing structure or if they are planning to rebuild. Miklo said they are planning to retain the existing structure. Hensch asked if the alley is currently used as an alley. Miklo replied it is. It provides access to the two parking lots and secondary access to other residential buildings in the area. Parsons noted he used to live in that area and occasionally people do use that alley to drive through. Hensch asked about the easement and Miklo said it would require that the travelling lane be maintained and open (no parking in that area). Hensch asked about the neighbor to the south and Miklo said Staff has spoken with a representative of 320 Ellis Avenue and they don't believe they have any interest in the property as long as an easement is maintained to allow access to their parking, but there is a Board that manages the property and the full Board will review it. Freerks opened the public hearing. Adam Brantman (Ellis Ave LLC) came forward to answer questions. He noted they are contemplating renovation and then sale of the property to a fraternity. They have talked with the Planning and Zoning Commission December 1, 2016—Formal Meeting Page 4 of 6 property owner to the south about the alley, currently the alley is gravel and as part of the project they would pave the alley and maintain it. Freerks asked how many units were in the rooming house currently. Brantman said it is currently 25. Dylan Whittemore (320 Ellis Corp) is on the board of the Delta Epsilon Fraternity and noted they understand the need for the easement for access to their property. He also stated they do plan to pave their side of the parking lot. The only concern they have is plans for snow removal, since that would no longer be under the City's purview. Freerks closed the public hearing Theobald moved to approve VAC16-00002, a vacation of the alley right-of- way, 2,600 square feet east of Ellis Avenue, south of 332 Ellis Avenue, subject to: 1. A Public Access easement be retained over the vacated right-of-way. 2. A utility easement be required over the vacated alley. 3. The driveway be improved according to plans approved by the City Engineer. 4. Approval of the special exception for the establishment of a fraternity at 332 Ellis. Hensch seconded the motion Hensch noted it seems like this will be an improvement to the neighborhood and Theobald and Freerks agreed. A vote was taken and motion carried 6-0 (Martin absent). CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: NOVEMBER 17. 2016 Parsons moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 17, 2016. Hensch seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Miklo noted that Jeff Speck was in Iowa City the last week of October. The Commission agreed to watch a recording of Speck's presentation. ADJOURNMENT: Hensch moved to adjourn. Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-3565240 (VAC15-00007) ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 332 ELLIS AND 320 ELLIS AVENUE (VAC16-00002) WHEREAS, the applicant, Ellis Avenue, LLC, has requested that the City vacate and convey to the applicant the portion of the alley right-of-way running east -west between 332 Ellis Avenue and 320 Ellis Avenue; and WHERAS, the vacation is being requested to allow the applican to acquire the right-of-way for the abutting property at 332 Ellis Avenue; and WHEREAS, this alley righ�of-way is utilized for access and circ ation by nearby residents; and WHEREAS, a suitable pub\andninlg easement will be establis ed in lieu of the right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the driveway oved according to plans pproved by the City Engineer; and WH ERAS, public water anewer utilities exist on t s portion of the right-of-way; and WHEREAS, a utility easemrequired over the vac ed alley; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has te reviewed the proposed vacation of the alley right-of-way between Ellis ARidgeland Avenueland has recommended approval of the application subject to a public accent, paving of the dri�eway, and necessary utility easements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TPtf- CITY SECTION I VACATION. The City of Iowa C described as follows subject to the easements ALL OF THE 20 FOOT ALLEY LYING SOI LOTS 27 AND 28 IN BLOCK 4 OF MANVII ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: that portion of public right-of-way Y AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3HTS ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA, SECTION Il. REPEALER. All ordinan/valid arts of rdinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any svision or rt of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudicatiot affect the alidity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudgor unconstitu 'onal. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. Thise shall be in ect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of \ 20_. AYOR: ^; Approved by: 3a j ATTEST: r" CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office T a" .h� en NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will con- duct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Hickory Hill Park Trail Bridge Replacement Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th day of January, 2017, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. This project includes removing an existing wooden pole bridge and constructing a new pre-engineered steel pedestrian bridge in its place. This project also includes streambank stabilization and trail repairs and is located in Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, Iowa. Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. JULIE VOPARIL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK