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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-21 Public hearingS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st day of February, 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. An ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 3, Outdoor Service Areas and Title 14, Article 4D, Temporary Uses, to allow limited use of amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert and West Riverfront Subdistricts. 2. An ordinance amending City Code Section 14 -2g -7f-9, Sign Regulations in the Riverfront Crossings Form -based Code, to change the sign allowance for fascia signs for cottage industries and associated uses in the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings. 3. An ordinance amending City Cade Section 14 -2g -3a to address building and parking placement standards for property at the corner of South Gilbert Street and Highway 6. 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. JULIE VOPARIL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK r `®ter CITY OF IOWA CITY z--'= me MEMORANDUM Date: January 19, 2017 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Karen Howard, Associate Planner 4V Re: Code amendments to allow limited use of amplified music in outdoor service areas in the South Gilbert and West Riverfront subdistricts of Riverfront Crossings Background: The City has received a request from Big Grove Brewery to allow them to have low volume background music in their outdoor service area. Currently amplified sound is not allowed in outdoor services areas (OSAs), except for limited use in rooftop service areas. Most of Iowa City's OSAs are located in the downtown area where the prevalence of eating and drinking establishments results in close adjacency between OSAs. It would be difficult, if not impossible to prevent spillover sound from one OSA to another if amplified sound were allowed in all the OSAs in the downtown area. However, in outlying areas where such uses have not yet been established or are more dispersed, having low volume background music within an OSA may create welcome ambience for outdoor dining since it will not be mixed with conflicting sound from another OSA. There are other communities that allow this type of low volume background music with varied regulations to control volume, location, hours, and design to prevent spillover nuisance noise. Discussion of Solutions: Similar to how we allow amplified sound in the recently adopted regulations for rooftop service areas, background music could be allowed through a seasonal temporary use permit with rules regarding design, location, hours, and volume. Temporary use permits are renewed annually and can be granted with conditions that are appropriate for the unique circumstances of each application. It is important to note that a temporary use permit is not a right and if circumstances dictate, the City can modify the conditions of the permit or choose not to issue such a permit. The temporary use permit will allow the City to more quickly remedy any nuisances related to the noise. Staff recommends establishing the new allowance in the areas of Riverfront Crossings that are currently more commercial in character, the South Gilbert Subdistrict and the West Riverfront Subdistrict. Recommendation: To address the aforementioned issue, staff recommends the following changes to the City Code: Amend 43-1C-5, Noise Restrictions (for Outdoor Service Areas), as follows: 5. Noise Restrictions: Compliance with the City noise ordinance shall be required. noise or nuisance ordinance as determined by the City. Amplified sound shall be prohibited in outdoor service areas, except for limited use in certain Riverfront Crossings Zones and in 5a Page 2 rooftop service areas as set forth in Title 14, Chapter 4, Articles C, "Accessory Uses and Buildings", and D, "Temporary Uses', of this Code. Amend 14-4D-2: Temporary Uses Allowed, by adding the following paragraph: Amend 14-4D-4: Approval Criteria (for Temporary Uses), by adding a new subsection J., as follows: residential zone. 2. Amplified sound shall be limited to background music intended to enhance the outdoor dining experience associated with an eating or drinking establishment and therefore should be kept at a low volume that will not inhibit normal conversation within the OSA and will minimize carry to areas outside the OSA. 3. Amplified background music is only allowed if the OSA is located more than 100 feet from any other OSA unless it can be demonstrated that the amplified sound from the OSA is not audible within the other OSA. 4. The City may restrict the hours when amplified sound may be used However, in no case shall amplified sound be permitted between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 AM. 5. Amplified sound may be restricted or prohibited during public events, festivals or concerts. 6. The applicant must submit a sound mitigation plan to the City that illustrates to the satisfaction of the City how the design of the OSA will minimize carry of noise to areas outside the OSA The sound mitigation plan shall include information regarding the methods that will be used to minimize the carry of noise such as specialized screen wall materials sound deadening techniques placement and orientation of speakers control of volume or similar. That plan shall include anticipated decibel levels and note how the volume will be controlled The City may require additional measures to remedy any violation of the City's noise or nuisance ordinance as determined by the City. 7. Live entertainment movies DJs or presentations using amplification are not allowed Approv Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017 - Formal Meeting Page 4 of 11 Liz Maas (620 Ronald's Street) works for Transition Ecology and is representing S & G Materials on this application. She noted that the basins shown on the map and that the one marked C does not actually go all the way to the road and because of that topographically there is no sand and gravel mining proposed for that area with this project, so that will serve as a buffer. Additionally no additional truck traffic will be on Oak Crest Hill Road SE. Maas noted that Blue -line streams are federally regulated as well as by the State and the County. In addition, because this property has wetlands on it, which are also federally protected, so they are careful to not touch any of those areas on this property. The impacts they are proposing are mostly old ditches that have been carved by farmers over the years to allow for drainage, which may look like wetlands but are considered farm basins. Any areas they are disturbing they are offsetting the impact with the construction of mitigation sites (such as the area to the north). Additionally after they are done mining in an area, they are required to create wetland shoreline areas. With regards to the question about the river, the other entity that manages these types of sites is an organization called MSHA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture also permits this activity and have regulations on how close to the river the mining can actually be. During the flood of 2014 and 2008 this area flooded but some of the area sits high enough that it was not flooded. Recently they received a "no rise" certificate for the entire property to illustrate that the sand piles and activities on the property are not causing rise of water upstream. Hensch asked what the anticipated life span of this quarry would be. Maas stated that the preexisting quarry has been in operation for the last 15 years and probably has another 2-3 years to finish out, depending on need. The second additional will probably be in operation another 15-20 years. Freerks closed the public discussion Hensch moved to recommend that the City Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment, recommending that an application submitted by S & G Materials to Johnson County for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for sand and gravel mining on property south of their current site at 4059 Izaak Walton Road be approved subject to compliance with the mitigation plan. Martin seconded the motion A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. CODE AMENDMENT ITEMS: 1. Discussion of an amendment to outdoor service areas regulations in Title 4 of the City Code, and temporary use provisions in Title 14 of the City Code, to allow limited use of amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert and West Riverfront subdistricts. Howard explained that the City has received a request from Big Grove Brewery, who are repurposing an existing building along South Gilbert Street, to allow amplified music in its proposed outdoor service area, which is part of the restaurant that will be behind the Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 5 of 11 brewery. This area is in the South Gilbert area of Riverfront Crossings. Amplified sound is currently not allowed in any outdoor service areas in the City, as most of the outdoor service areas are in the downtown area and are in close proximity to each other and it would be difficult, if not impossible, to prevent noise spillover. However in outlying areas, where there are currently no outdoor service areas or where they will likely be more spread out, low level background music may not be a problem. Several surrounding communities do allow low level background music to create an ambience for outdoor dining. Staff felt given that outdoor service areas are not as prevalent in the outlying areas of Riverfront Crossings, it may be reasonable to allow amplified background music, regulated through a seasonal temporary use permit. Staff recommends establishing the new allowance in the areas of Riverfront Crossings that are currently more commercial in character, the South Gilbert Subdistrict and the West Riverfront Subdistrict. Temporary use permits allow for rules regarding design, location, hours, and volume on a seasonal basis with conditions that are appropriate for the unique circumstances of each application. It also allows for modification or nonrenewal of the permit if there are problems. Staff recommends to add language to the temporary use section of the Zoning Ordinance, and an amendment to Title 4 (the outdoor service area portion). The rules would be similar to those that were adopted a few months ago for the rooftop service areas allowing amplified sound through a temporary use permit. The following conditions would apply: 1. Amplified sound is only allowed if the OSA is located more than 300 feet from any residential zone. 2. Amplified sound shall be limited to background music intended to enhance the outdoor dining experience associated with an eating or drinking establishment and therefore should be kept at a low volume that will not inhibit normal conversation within the OSA and will minimize carry to areas outside the OSA. 3. Amplified background music is only allowed if the OSA is located more than 100 feet from any other OSA, unless it can be demonstrated that the amplified sound from the OSA is not audible within the other OSA. 4. The City may restrict the hours when amplified sound may be used. However, in no case shall amplified sound be permitted between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 AM. 5. Amplified sound may be restricted or prohibited during public events, festivals or concerts. 6. The applicant must submit a sound mitigation plan to the City that illustrates to the satisfaction of the City how the design of the OSA will minimize carry of noise to areas outside the OSA. The sound mitigation plan shall include information regarding the methods that will be used to minimize the carry of noise, such as specialized screen wall materials, sound deadening techniques, placement and orientation of speakers, control of volume, or similar. That plan shall include anticipated decibel levels and note how the volume will be controlled. The City may require additional measures to remedy any violation of the City's noise or nuisance ordinance, as determined by the City. 7. Live entertainment, movies, DJs, or presentations using amplification are not allowed under this permit. A separate temporary use permit is required for those types of special events. Freerks asked if there was a standard to determine what "low volume" should be. Howard said that will be determined based on characteristics of the site and through demonstration of how spillover noise will be controlled. The applicant will have to address it in their mitigation plan. The City can request adjustment if noise becomes a nuisance. Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 6 of 11 Theobald questioned the inclusion of the West Riverfront Crossings District as it currently already has residents. Howard explained that each application for a temporary use permit will be considered on a case by case basis and it will be up to the applicant to demonstrate that there will not be spillover noise to neighboring properties. Freerks opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public hearing. Hensch moved to amend the outdoor service areas regulations in Title 4 of the City Code, and temporary use provisions in Title 14 of the City Code, to allow limited use of amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert and West Riverfront subdistricts. Martin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. 2. Discussion of an amendment to City Code Section 14 -2G -7F-9, Sign regulations in the Riverfront Crossings Form -Based Code, to change the sign allowance for fascia signs for manufacturing uses in the South Gilbert Subdistrict. Howard explained that the City has received a request from Big Grove Brewery to allow larger fascia signs (wall signs) than are currently allowed in the Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert District. When the brewery started renovations on the property it was zoned CI -1, which has a larger fascia sign allowance than what is allowed in the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings. The building is set back from the street and has large areas of blank fagade without the typical storefront windows and entryways that would be required of new commercial buildings in the Riverfront Crossings District. When the property was rezoned to Riverfront Crossings, the new storefront fascia signage provisions applied. Big Grove did not anticipate a change in sign regulations when the property was rezoned to Riverfront Crossings and was planning to create more visual interest on the fagade with creative wall signage, but the new lower sign allowance will be inadequate. In this particular case the Brewery is considered a "cottage industry', meaning it's the type of manufacturing use that may sell wholesale but also has a significant retail component. Cottage industries are allowed in Riverfront Crossings. The Brewery is trying not only to manufacture beer, but to attract customers to their restaurant and bar, so there is reason to create more visual interest in the fagade, to fit into what will become a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood in the near future. Howard noted that in commercial zones outside the downtown area where buildings are often setback from the street without prominent storefront features, fascia signage may cover up to 15% of each wall of a building. It makes sense to maintain consistency with these other zones for the rare instance where an existing building is repurposed and does not meet the storefront frontage standards that will be required of new commercial buildings in Riverfront Crossings. The larger sign allowance provides the flexibility to design signage that will create visual interest for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists on a cottage industry building such as the Brewery. Since the South Gilbert subdistrict is the only area of Riverfront Crossings where this type of situation is likely to occur due to its history as a quasi -industrial area, staff recommends limiting this new sign allowance to this subdistrict. Staff recommends amending paragraph 14 -2G -7F -9a, regarding signs in South Gilbert Subdisctrict as follows: Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3, OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS AND TITLE 14, ARTICLE 4D, TEMPORARY USES, TO ALLOW LIMITED USE OF AMPLIFIED BACKGROUND MUSIC FOR EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS SOUTH GILBERT AND WEST RIVERFRONT SUBDISTRICTS. WHEREAS, Iowa City, similar to other cities across the country, regulates amplified sound in outdoor areas to prevent public nuisances associated with spillover noise into surrounding properties and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, amplified sound is generally not allowed in ou oor service areas due to the potential for the noise to create a nuisance for nearby operties and the surrounding neighborhood, particularly ,in the downtown area, where there is a concentration of outdoor service areas, and in areas at are close to residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in certain p sof the Riverfront Crossings District, namely the South Gilbert and West Riverfront Subdistri ts, where outdoor service areas are not currently as prevalent and where single family zone are not in the vicinity, limited use of low volume, amplified background music in outdoors ice areas may be acceptable as a part of a mixed-use neighborhood on a case by case sis provided thore are appropriate controls on the volume, location, hours, and design of the ou oor service ea to prevent spillover nuisance noise; WHEREAS, noise control in out oor servi areas and use of amplified sound is of particular concern due to the potential r soun to travel across property boundaries and into surrounding neighborhoods, so special a enti n is needed when considering design of these spaces to prevent nuisance noise and amp'fi sound should only be allowed with oversight by the City through a temporary use permit; an WHEREAS, allowing amplified backgro n usic through a seasonal temporary use permit allows the flexibility for the City to work th th applicant to establish a set of standards and controls appropriate to the specific locati n and ill allow the City to more quickly remedy any nuisances that arise; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Z ning Commis 'on has reviewed the proposed zoning amendments and recommend appro I. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT O AINED BY THE CI COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. The Code of O finances of the City of IowaCity, Iowa is hereby amended as follows: A. Delete paragraph 4-3-1C , Noise Restrictions (for Outdoor service Areas), and substitute in lieu thereof: \ 5. Noise Restriction;i(. Compliance with the City noise ordinal'" shall be required. The design of the OSA shall minimize the carry of noise to areas outside the OSA. Use of specialized scr n wall materials, sound deadening techniqu and similar may be required. A n ' e mitigation plan must be included with the appli tion for an OSA that outlines the techniques that will be used to minimize the carry of noise across property boundaries. After an OSA is established, the City reserves the right to require additional measures to remedy any violation of the City's noise or nuisance ordinance, as determined by the City. Amplified sound shall be prohibited in outdoor service areas, except for limited use in certain Riverfront Crossings Zones and in rooftop serwge areas as set forth in Title 14, Chapter 4, Articles C, "Accessory Uses and Buildings°, and D, "Temporary Uses", of this Code. B. Amend Section 14-4D-2, Temporary Uses Allowed, by adding the following parac4ph - Ordinance No. Page 2 Seasonal permit for limited use of amplified background music in outdoor service areas associated with eating or drinking establishments located in the Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert (RFC -SG) or Riverfront Crossings - West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zones according to the approval criteria set forth in Section 14-4D-4 and any associated conditions imposed. C. Amend Section 14-4D-4, Approval Criteria (for Temporary Uses), by adding a new subsection J., as follows: J. In the RFC -SG and RFC -WR Zones, limited use of amplified background music in outdoor service areas associated with eating or drinking establishments may be allowed through seasonal temporary use permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Ampli idd sound is only allowed if the OSA is located more than 300 feet from any reside zone. 2. Amplified sound shall be limited to background music intended to enhance the outdoor dining experience associated with an eating or drinking establishment and therefore should be kept at a low volume that will not inhibit normal conversation within the OSA and will minimize carry to areas outside the OSA. 3. Amplified background, music is only allowed if Pe OSA is located more than 100 feet from any other OSA, unless it can be demo strated that the amplified sound from the OSA is not audible within the other OSA. 4. The City may resAadd the hours when ampf ied sound may be used. However, in no case shall amplifound be permitted etween the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 AM. 5. Amplified sound be restricted or prohibited during public events, festivals or concerts. 6. The applicant mubmit a soun itigation plan to the City that illustrates to the satisfaction of thty how the sig of the OSA will minimize carry of noise to areas outside tSA. The sound itigation plan shall include information regarding the ms that ' I be used o minimize the carry of noise, such as specialized screall ma rials, sound eadening techniques, placement and orientation of sers, ntrol of volume, or similar. That plan shall include anticipateddecibvels nd note how the vo me will be controlled. The City may require additionaas res to remedy any viola 'on of the City's noise or nuisance ordinance, as deti ed by the City. 7. Live entertainmemovies, DJs, or presentatio s using amplification are not allowed under thrmit. A separate temporary a permit is required for these types of special as. SECTION II. REPEAL R. All ordinances and parts of ordinances:in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are her y repealed. SECTION III. SEV RABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinahce shall be adjudged to be invali or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication. Code Amendment Items Discussion of an amendment to outdoor service area regulations in Title 4 of the City Code, and temporary use provisions in Title 14 of the City Code, to allow limited use of amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert and West Riverfront subdistricts. Amplified Background Music City has received a request from Big Grove Brewery to amplified music in its proposed outdoor service area in the South Gilbert District of Riverfront Crossings. Amplified sound is currently not allowed in Outdoor Service Areas. In downtown areas where OSAs are widespread and located in close proximity, spillover noise from one OSA to another makes amplified background music problematic. In other areas where OSAs are not as common and are more spread out, low level background music may add to the outdoor dining experience. Amplified Background Music Recommendation: Allow amplified background music through a seasonal temporary use permit in the South Gilbert and West Riverfront Subdistricts of Riverfront Crossings, subject to the following rules: Must be more than 300 feet from any residential zone; Must be more than 100 feet from another OSA or demonstrate that sound is not audible from within the other OSA; Amplified sound is limited to low volume background music intended to enhance the outdoor dining experience; Appropriate hours will be established through the temporary use permit, but in no case would amplified sound be allowed between midnight and 10:00 AM; 11 Amplified sound may be restricted or prohibited during public events, festivals or concerts; 11 Applicant must submit a sound mitigation plan Live entertainment, movies, DJs or presentations using amplification are not allowed under this permit. A separate temporary use permit would be required for these types of special events. Amplified Background Music Recommendation: Allow amplified background music through a seasonal temporary use permit in the South Gilbert and West Riverfront Subdistricts of Riverfront Crossings. Staff recommends approval The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 02-21-17 - ~.®dr CITY OF IOWA CITY 5b MEMORANDUM Date: January 19, 2017 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Karen Howard, Associate Planne Re: Amendment to sign regulations in the South Gilbert Subdistrict of RFC Background: Recently adopted changes to the sign code for Central Business Zones and Riverfront Crossings Zones adjusted the signage allowance for fascia signs for commercial uses to reflect the pedestrian -oriented storefront character of the building facades in downtown and mixed use buildings anticipated in Riverfront Crossings. In general, since storefront requirements in these zones are intended to create a pedestrian -oriented environment, a substantial percentage of the building fagade must be comprised of windows and storefront entries, with fascia signage located on a sign band above the storefront windows and below upper floor residential windows at a scale that reflects the direct adjacency between the building and the public sidewalk. However, in what will likely be a rare case of re -use of an existing building in Riverfront Crossings that was not constructed as a storefront building and is set back from the street, such as the building that Big Grove Brewery is re -purposing for their brewing operation on South Gilbert Street, the fascia signage allowance is inadequate to create the same kind of visual interest on a fagade that is largely without storefront features. While the brewery owners have improved the exterior of the building by adding new metal siding, large portions of the fagade are fairly blank without typical storefront features such as large display windows and entries. A manufacturing use would not typically include such features or have a reason to since they are not typically located in pedestrian -oriented neighborhoods, and are not generally trying to attract retail customers. In this case, the brewery is a "cottage industry' that has a significant retail component. They are trying to attract customers, so there is reason to create more visual interest in the fagade to fit into what will become a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood in the near future. Discussion of Solutions: In commercial zones outside the downtown area where buildings are often setback from the street without prominent storefront features, fascia signage may cover up to 15% of each wall of a building. It makes sense to maintain consistency with these other zones for the rare instance where an existing building is repurposed and doesn't meet the storefront frontage standards that will be required of new buildings. The larger sign allowance provides the flexibility to design signage that will create visual interest for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists on a cottage industry building such as the brewery. (See attached preliminary sign concepts being explored by Big Grove Brewery). Since the South Gilbert subdistrict is the only area of Riverfront Crossings where this type of situation is likely to occur due to its history as a quasi -industrial area, staff recommends limiting this new sign allowance to this subdistrict. Page 2 Recommendation: To address the aforementioned issue, staff recommends the following change to the Riverfront Crossings form -based code: Amend paragraph 14 -2G -7F -9a, regarding signs in South Gilbert Subdistrict, as follows: a. In the South Downtown, Central Crossings, Park, and South Gilbert Subdistricts, 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 14-5B, except in the South Gilbert Subdistrict, Approved by: Neighborhood and Development Services EAST NORTH WEST ENTRY/COURTYARD THIRSTY? I(F.EP WALKING r Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017 - Formal Meeting Page 6 of 11 Martin questioned the inclusion of the West Riverfront Crossings District as it currently already has residents. Howard explained that each application for a temporary use permit will be considered on a case by case basis and it will be up to the applicant to demonstrate that there will not be spillover noise to neighboring properties. Freerks opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public hearing. Hensch moved to amend the outdoor service areas regulations in Title 4 of the City Code, and temporary use provisions in Title 14 of the City Code, to allow limited use of amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the Riverfront Crossings - South Gilbert and West Riverfront subdistricts. Martin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. 2. Discussion of an amendment to City Code Section 14 -2G -7F-9, Sign regulations in the Riverfront Crossings Form -Based Code, to change the sign allowance for fascia signs for manufacturing uses in the South Gilbert Subdistrict. Howard explained that the City has received a request from Big Grove Brewery to allow larger fascia signs (wall signs) than are currently allowed in the Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert District. When the brewery started renovations on the property it was zoned CI -1, which has a larger fascia sign allowance than what is allowed in the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings. The building is set back from the street and has large areas of blank fagade without the typical storefront windows and entryways that would be required of new commercial buildings in the Riverfront Crossings District. When the property was rezoned to Riverfront Crossings, the new storefront fascia signage provisions applied. Big Grove did not anticipate a change in sign regulations when the property was rezoned to Riverfront Crossings and was planning to create more visual interest on the fagade with creative wall signage, but the new lower sign allowance will be inadequate. In this particular case the Brewery is considered a "cottage industry", meaning it's the type of manufacturing use that may sell wholesale but also has a significant retail component. Cottage industries are allowed in Riverfront Crossings. The Brewery is trying not only to manufacture beer, but to attract customers to their restaurant and bar, so there is reason to create more visual interest in the facade, to fit into what will become a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood in the near future. Howard noted that in commercial zones outside the downtown area where buildings are often setback from the street without prominent storefront features, fascia signage may cover up to 15% of each wall of a building. It makes sense to maintain consistency with these other zones for the rare instance where an existing building is repurposed and does not meet the storefront frontage standards that will be required of new commercial buildings in Riverfront Crossings. The larger sign allowance provides the flexibility to design signage that will create visual interest for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists on a cottage industry building such as the Brewery. Since the South Gilbert subdistrict is the only area of Riverfront Crossings where this type of situation is likely to occur due to its history as a quasi -industrial area, staff recommends limiting this new sign allowance to this subdistrict. Staff recommends amending paragraph 14 -2G -7F -9a, regarding signs in South Gilbert Subdisctrict as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017— Formal Meeting Page 7 of 11 In the South Downtown, Central Crossing, Park, and South Gilbert Subdistricts, signage on mixed-use and non-residential buildings should be allowed according to the standards that apply in the CB -10 Zone, as set forth in Article 14-513, except in the South Gilbert Subdistrict, where the maximum sign area for fascia signs for Cottage Industries and associated uses located in existing buildings with facades that do not meet storefront standards is 15% of the sign wall. Signs asked if Howard could explain how the signage review correlates with the design review of buildings such as this. Hektoen interjected and explained that since the Town of Gilbert Supreme Court Ruling the City has taken itself out of the business of design review for signs to avoid facing potential First Amendment Claims of violation of freedom of speech. Signs questioned how such a blank fagade was allowed in Riverfront Crossings. Howard acknowledged that this situation is unique because they are repurposing an existing structure that does not have typical storefront features. She noted that all new buildings including those for cottage industries in the Riverfront Crossings area will have to comply with the more strict storefront design standards. The larger sign allowance will help to mitigate what would otherwise be fairly blank facades that are visible from the street by allowing more of the fagade to be covered with creative signage. Miklo added that the work on the brewery began under the old zoning of CI -1, so the Riverfront Crossings storefront standards did not apply at that time. Freerks opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public hearing. Parsons moved to approve an amendment to City Code Section 14 -2G -7F-9, Sign regulations in the Riverfront Crossings Form -Based Code, to change the sign allowance for fascia signs for manufacturing uses in the South Gilbert Subdistrict using the revised language Staff distributed at the meeting. Martin seconded the motion. Signs asked about what is considered signage versus what is just artwork on the building. Howard said the drawings included in the packet were just concepts that the brewery was considering and they have not settled on a final design yet. Staff has informed them that if the signage is part of their logo it is considered a sign, but if it is an image that is not part of their logo or their name, then it would be considered artwork and not subject to the sign allowance. In other words, they could cover the entire fagade with a mural as long as it did not contain their logo. Signs stated he is torn, he likes the concepts, he likes the reuse of the building, but seems like it will not fit the character of what the Riverfront Crossings Plan called for in this area. Howard emphasized that the amendment just allows for larger fascia signs. The building was repurposed before the property was zoned Riverfront Crossings, so the storefront standards were not required at the time. While the location of the building and the large blank facades are not ideal in meeting the Riverfront Crossings form -based code standards, if the sign amendment is not approved, the current storefront sign guidelines will apply. The amendment under consideration is not whether or not to allow the brewery but whether to allow fascia signage to be larger to create more visual interest on building facades that are nonconforming with the Riverfront Crossings storefront standards. Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 8 of 11 Dyer stated she likes the amendment, she noted however that she was hoping when this building was redeveloped there would be an addition to the front of the building so that it would be more in keeping with the Riverfront Crossings Plan and code to fit into the future walkable neighborhood. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. 3. Discussion of amendments to the standards for the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings in City Code Section 14 -2G -3A to address building and parking placement for properties that front on Highway 6. Howard noted there is really only one property that has frontage on both Highway 6 and Gilbert Street, so the requested amendment would have limited application. The developer that is in the process of designing a new building on the former Pleasant Valley Nursery site has requested that we consider allowing one aisle of parking between a new mixed-use building and Highway 6. The building will have a storefront frontage aligned close to Gilbert Street with access from the public sidewalk to the main lobby for the residential units above in compliance with the form -based code. However, to use the remaining land south of Big Grove Brewery more efficiently, the developer would like the new building on the Pleasant Valley site to have another longer storefront facade oriented toward Highway 6. Howard showed some renderings from the architect on how the building would be oriented. Since Highway 6 will never be an urban street with on -street parking to activate commercial storefronts, it makes sense to allow one aisle of parking between the building and the Highway 6 frontage. This would be similar to the allowance made in the form -based code along the west side of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. Staff recommends adding a provision to the form -based code to address the unique frontage condition along Highway 6 Staff recommends amending 14 -2G -3A -3b, Building Placement (in the South Gilbert Subdistrict), by amending paragraph (1) and adding a new sub -paragraph (e), as follows: 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, except as indicated below: (sub -paragraphs (a) - (d) remain the same) (e) In the South Gilbert Subdistrict, for a lot with frontage on both Gilbert Street and Highway 6, the building facade that faces Highway 6 may be aligned along a pedestrian way with abutting perpendicular parking spaces aligned along an east -west drive aisle located between the building and Highway 6. Therefore, the maximum setback along the Highway 6 frontage may be adjusted accordingly. Amending 14- 2G -3A -4b.(1), Primary Street, Pedestrian Street, and designated Ralston Creek Frontage Setback (E) and Screening, by amending sub -paragraph (a), as follows: (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space, except as allowed in paragraph 2(b), below. Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14 -2G -7F-9, SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS FORM -BASED CODE, TO CHANGE THE SIGN ALLOWANCE FOR FASCIA SIGNS FOR COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND ASSOCIATED USES IN THE SOUTH GILBERT SUBDISTRICT OF RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS. WHEREAS, recently adopted changes to the sign code for Central Business Zones and Riverfront Crossings Zones adjusted the signage allowance for fascia signs for commercial uses to reflect the pedestrian -oriented storefront character o the buildings in downtown Iowa City and in commercial and mixed-use buildings in the Riverfr nt Crossings in and WHEREAS, storefront requirements in these zones are intended to create a pedestrian - oriented environme , therefore, a substantial percentage f the street -facing building facade must be comprised o windows and storefront entries, wi fascia signage located on a sign band above the storefr t windows and below upper flo residential windows at a scale that reflects the direct adjacenc between the building and the public sidewalk; and WHEREAS, in rare cases f a cottage industry re- ing an existing commercial building in Riverfront Crossings that was n constructed as a sto front building, is noncompliant with the storefront frontage standards and ximum setback andards in the form -based code such as the building that Big Grove Brewery is -purposing f r their brewing operation on South Gilbert Street, the fascia signage allowance is i dequate create the same kind of visual interest on a street -facing fagade as would a compliant sttorefr nt building; WHEREAS, a cottage industry is a small', nufacturing use that has a significant retail component, so there is reason to create mo \visual interest on building facades without storefront features to attract customers as well s add visual interest along streets in Riverfront Crossings, which is intended to be a pedestri -oriented, mixed-use neighborhood; and WHEREAS, in commercial zones outsi a the downtown area where buildings are often setback from the street without prominent torefront features, fascia signage may cover up to 15% of each wall of a building. Given th history of the SoutR,.Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings as a location for quasi-industr' I uses, a similar sign allowance for cottage industries and associated uses that are locat in buildings that are nogcompliant with Riverfront Crossings storefront standards is war nted to create visual interest for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists; and WHEREAS, the Planning a Zoning Commission has reviewed tlye proposed zoning amendments and recommends pproval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby arr';ended as follows: A. Delete paragraph 14 -2G -7F -9a, regarding sign allowances in certain subdistn'sts of Riverfront Crossings, and substitute in lieu thereof: ~: w r - a. In the South Downtown, Central Crossings, Park, and South Gilbert Subdistricts, 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 14-56; except in the South Gilbert Subdistrict, where the maximum sign area for fascia signs for Cottage Industries and associated uses located in existing buildings that are legally non- compliant with storefront frontage standards is 15% of the sign wall. SECTION Il. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions Ordinance No. Page 2 of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication. Passed and app'ro"e this day of 2017. MAYOR ATTEST: Approved CJ7 r- Code Amendment Items Discussion of an amendment to City Code Section 14 -2G -7F-9, Sign Regulations in the Riverfront Crossings Form -Base Code, to change the sign allowance for fascia signs for manufacturing uses in the South Gilbert subdistrict. Sign Regulations for Manufacturing Uses City has received a request from Big Grove Brewery to allow larger fascia (wall) signs than are currently allowed in the Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert Zone. The brewery is considered a "cottage industry" because it has a significant retail component to the business — they not only will "manufacture" beer and sell it wholesale, they plan to sell it on-site to retail customers. Since the brewery is re -purposing an existing stand-alone building that is set back from the street and does not include storefront features, the signage standards in the code that allow signage sized to fit in a typical sign band above large storefront windows, do not work very well to create visual interest and direction for customers visiting the site. Sign Regulations for Manufacturing Uses Discussion of Solutions: In commercial zones outside the downtown area where buildings are often setback from the street without prominent storefront features, fascia signage may cover up to 15% of each wall of a building. It makes sense to maintain consistency with these other zones for the rare instance where an existing building is repurposed for a cottage industry and doesn't have typical storefront features. The larger sign allowance provides the flexibility to design signage that will create visual interest for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in an area where we are encouraging redevelopment into a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood. Since the South Gilbert subdistrict is the only area of Riverfront Crossings where this type of situation is likely to occur due to its history as a intensive commercial / quasi -industrial area, staff recommends limiting this new sign allowance to this zone. Sign Regulations for Manufacturing Uses RIF GRaYE IT f J� Sign Regulations for Manufacturing Uses Recommendation: Amend paragraph 14 -2G -7F -9a, regarding signs in the South Gilbert Subdistrict, as follows: a. In the South Downtown, Central Crossings, Park, and South Gilbert Subdistricts, 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 14-513, except in the South Gilbert Subdistrict, where the maximum sign area for fascia signs for Cotta Re Industries and associated uses located in existing buildings with facades that do not meet storefront frontage standards is 15% of the sign wall. Note the clarification to the language (highlighted in red), which differs from the staff memo. Staff recommends approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 -�4It CITY OF IOWA CITY 5 MEMORANDUM Date: January 19, 2017 To: Planning and Zoning Commission, From: Karen Howard, Associate Planne Re: Code amendments to allow different building and parking placement standards for property in the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings with Highway 6 frontage Background: The developer that is in the process of designing a new building on the former Pleasant Valley Nursery site has requested that we consider allowing one aisle of parking between the new mixed-use building and Highway 6. The building will have a storefront frontage aligned close to Gilbert Street with access from the public sidewalk to the main lobby for the residential units above. To use the remaining land south of Big Grove Brewery more efficiently, the developer would like the new building on the Pleasant Valley site to have another longer storefront fagade oriented toward Highway 6. Discussion of Solutions: Since Highway 6 will never be an urban street with on -street parking to activate commercial storefronts, it makes sense to allow one aisle of parking between the building and the Highway 6 frontage. This aisle would serve as a substitute for on -street parking and allow the more attractive storefront fagade to be visible along this frontage. This would be similar to the allowance made in the form -based code along the west side of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. Staff recommends adding a provision to the form -based code to address the unique frontage condition along Highway 6. Recommendation: To address the aforementioned issue, staff recommends the following changes to the Riverfront Crossings Form -based Code: Amend 14 -2G -3A -3b, Building Placement (in the South Gilbert Subdistrict), by amending paragraph (1) and adding a new sub -paragraph (e), as follows: 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, except as indicated below: (sub -paragraphs (a) — (d) remain the same) (subsequent sub -paragraphs, currently (e) — (h), are re -lettered accordingly) Page 2 Amend 14 -2G -3A -4b.(1), Primary Street, Pedestrian Street, and designated Ralston Creek Frontage Setback (E) and Screening, by amending sub -paragraph (a), as follows: (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building fagade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space, except as allowed in paragraph 2(b), below. Amend 14 -2G -3A -4b.(2), Parking, Loading, and Service Areas (in the South Gilbert Subdistrict), by adding a new subparagraph (b), as follows: (subsequent .4ub-paragraphs, currently (b) — (c), are re -lettered accordingly) Approved by: I Doug Boot roy, Director and Development Services .4V '15 AL A-1 »� $� tir qoi�r -1Ii wtoo� �� � �� � � ®: \.®� \w.. ►: ■ + \ `� ®' � ... to all "—fiVill • LAni+ I' ` III lli rPl 11 N RYUM6tey 4 Y Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 8 of 11 Dyer stated she likes the amendment, she noted however that she was hoping when this building was redeveloped there would be an addition to the front of the building so that it would be more in keeping with the Riverfront Crossings Plan and code to fit into the future walkable neighborhood. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. 3. Discussion of amendments to the standards for the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings in City Code Section 14 -2G -3A to address building and parking placement for properties that front on Highway 6. Howard noted there is really only one property that has frontage on both Highway 6 and Gilbert Street, so the requested amendment would have limited application. The developer that is in the process of designing a new building on the former Pleasant Valley Nursery site has requested that we consider allowing one aisle of parking between a new mixed-use building and Highway 6. The building will have a storefront frontage aligned close to Gilbert Street with access from the public sidewalk to the main lobby for the residential units above in compliance with the form -based code. However, to use the remaining land south of Big Grove Brewery more efficiently, the developer would like the new building on the Pleasant Valley site to have another longer storefront facade oriented toward Highway 6. Howard showed some renderings from the architect on how the building would be oriented. Since Highway 6 will never be an urban street with on -street parking to activate commercial storefronts, it makes sense to allow one aisle of parking between the building and the Highway 6 frontage. This would be similar to the allowance made in the form -based code along the west side of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. Staff recommends adding a provision to the form -based code to address the unique frontage condition along Highway 6 Staff recommends amending 14 -2G -3A -3b, Building Placement (in the South Gilbert Subdistrict), by amending paragraph (1) and adding a new sub -paragraph (e), as follows: 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, except as indicated below: (sub -paragraphs (a) - (d) remain the same) (e) In the South Gilbert Subdistrict, for a lot with frontage on both Gilbert Street and Highway 6, the building facade that faces Highway 6 may be aligned along a pedestrian way with abutting perpendicular parking spaces aligned along an east -west drive aisle located between the building and Highway 6. Therefore, the maximum setback along the Highway 6 frontage may be adjusted accordingly. Amending 14- 2G -3A -4b.(1), Primary Street, Pedestrian Street, and designated Ralston Creek Frontage Setback (E) and Screening, by amending sub -paragraph (a), as follows: (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space, except as allowed in paragraph 2(b), below. Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017—Formal Meeting Page 9 of 11 Amending 1 2G -3A -4b.(2), Parking, Loading, and Service Areas (in the South Gilbert Subdistrict), by adding a new subparagraph (b), as follows: (b) In the South Gilbert Subdistrict for a corner lot with frontage on both Gilbert Street and Highway 6, one double loaded aisle of surface parking is permitted within the private frontage area along the Highway 6 frontage. Surface parking must be setback a minimum of 10' from the Highway 6 right-of-way and screened to the S2 • , standard. Said surface parking must be setback 10' min. from the Gilbert Street right- of-way and 3' min. from the primary street building facade on Gilbert Street and screened to the S2 standard. (subsequent subparagraphs, currently (b) - (c), are re -lettered accordingly) Martin asked what the language was prior because it seems like the area is already following these guidelines. Howard stated that with the new form -based code no parking is allowed between the buildings and the street so that is why this amendment is now necessary. Dyer asked if there would be entryways on the Highway 6 side to the storefronts. Howard confirmed there would be, as well as parking on that side. Freerks opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public hearing Hensch moved to approve the amendments to the standards for the South Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings in City Code Section 14 -2G -3A to address building and parking placement for properties that front on Highway 6 as specifically outlined in the staff report. Martin seconded the motion. Hensch stated he liked this proposal. Signs agreed. Freerks noted the importance of maintaining sufficient green space as these types of projects move forward. Howard noted that due to the repurposing of the Brewery building (rather than demolish and a new building being built) meant there was less room on the property to the south to meet the original Riverfront Crossings plan. In other words, efficient use of the remainder of the Pleasant Valley site would mean that the building would be oriented with the longer building fagade facing Highway 6. Given that it would be difficult for businesses to have front doors facing Highway 6 without a typical urban street frontage, some alternative means of creating a street frontage is necessary. Street trees and parking area screening would be required and the property owner is also contemplating green infrastructure along this frontage which will create more green space. Dyer noted that makes two of the buildings then in this area noncompliant to the form -based code and the Riverfront Crossings Plan. Howard agreed, but the amendments proposed for this corner are intended to make the new building compliant with an alternative standard to make the best of a challenging situation. Freerks noted that along with new buildings the City encourages reuse of existing buildings as well. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 2017—Formal Meeting Page 10 of 11 CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 15. 2016 Hensch moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 15, 2016. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Miklo distributed a survey from the Human Rights Commission. ADJOURNMENT: Parsons moved to adjourn. Martin seconded. A vote was taken and motion carried 7-0. y C Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14 -2G -3A TO ADDRESS BUILDING AND PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND HIGHWAY 6. WHEREAS, the building and parking placement standards in the Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert Zone require buildings to be located close t9� public sidewalks along street frontages and parking to be located behind buildings to foster/a pedestrian -oriented, mixed-use neighborhood; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 6 forms the southern boundary of the Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert Subdistrict; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 6, due to higher traffic speeds and highway design will never be an urban street with on -street parking to activate con1mercial storefronts, so a different standard for Nilding and parking placement may be /warranted to create attractive and successful com rcial storefronts along this highway be or; WHEREAS, on operties with Highway 6 frontage in he Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert District, allowing build) s to be aligned along a minim 10' pedestrian way with one aisle of parking located between 's pedestrian way and Highw y 6, will substitute for on -street parking and allow a more attractive s refront facade to be visi le along this frontage; and WHEREAS, the Planning d Zoning Commi ion has reviewed the proposed zoning amendments and recommends ap oval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORD ED BY T E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances o h City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as follows: A. Amend Section 14 -2G -3A -3b, Buildin Pla ment (in the South Gilbert Subdistrict), by amending paragraph (1) as noted b ow, an dding a new sub -paragraph (e), as follows: (1) Principal buildings shall be laced to the front d corner of lots and arighed along setbacks in compliance with th following requiremen as shown in Figure 2G-4, except as indicated below: (sub -paragraphs (a) — ) remain the same) (e) In the South Gilbe Subdistrict, for a lot with frontage o both Gilbert Street and Highway 6, the buil ing facade that faces Highway 6 ma be aligned along a minimum 10' wide pedestrian way with abutting perpendicu r parking spaces aligned along an a st-west drive aisle located between the building and Highway 6. Therefore, them ximum setback along the Highway 6 frontage may be adjusted accordingly. (subsequent sub -paragraphs, currently (e) — (h), are re -lettered accordingly) B. Delete sub -paragraph 14-2G-3A-4b.(1)(a), and substitute in lieu thereof: (a) Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Areas: 30' min. from primary street building facade and located behind fully -enclosed, occupied building space, except as allowed in paragraph 2(b), below. Ordinance No. Page 2 C. Amend paragraph 14 -2G -3A -4b.(2), Parking, Loading and Service Areas, by adding a new subparagraph (b), as follows: (b) In the South Gilbert Subdistrict, for a corner lot with frontage on both Gilbert Street and Highway 6, one double -loaded aisle of surface parking is permitted within the private frontage area along the Highway 6 frontage. Surface parking must be setback a minimum of 10' from the Highway 6 right-of-way and screened to the S2 standard. Said surface parking m st be setback 10' min. from the Gilbert Street right-of-way and 3' min. from the primary strut building fagade on Gilbert Street and screened to the S2 standard. (subsequent subVaragraphs, currently (b) — (c), are re -lettered accordingly) SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are herebepe SECTION III. SEVERABI T adjudged to be invalid or unto Ordinance as a whole or any unconstitutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE D approval and publication. Passed and approved this MAYOR ATTEST If ank section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be utioI, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the act- n, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, Of 2017. CITY CL RK N C� Approved by: i C Attorney's Office ffi� rn J.-- Code Amendment Items Discussion of amendments to the standards for the South Gilbert subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings in City Code Section 14 -2G -3A to address building and parking placement for properties that front on Highway 6 Building and Parking Placement in South Gilbert Subdistrict Developer of the former Pleasant Valley Nursery site has requested that we consider allowing one aisle of parking between a proposed new mixed-use building and Highway 6. The new building will have storefront frontage aligned close to Gilbert Street with access from the public sidewalk to the main lobby for upper floor residential units. To use the site most efficiently, the developer would like to have another longer storefront facade that would be oriented toward Highway 6. Building and Parking Placement in South Gilbert Subdistrict 1301 at The Crossings 1: Building 1 - East Elevation Gilson DeWn Team lz-zble Building and Parking Placement in South Gilbert Subdistrict Building and Parking Placement in South Gilbert Subdistrict 1301 at The Crossings 3: Building 1 - South Elevation Carton Design Team 12-23-10 Building and Parking Placement in South Gilbert Subdistrict Discussion of Solutions: Since Highway 6 will never be an urban street with on -street parking to activate commercial storefronts, it makes sense to allow one aisle of parking between the building and the Highway 6 right-of-way. This aisle would serve as a substitute for on -street parking and allow the more attractive storefront facade to be visible along this frontage. This solution would be similar to the allowance made in the form - based code along the west side of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. Building and Parking Placement in South Gilbert Subdistrict Recommendation: To address the aforementioned issue, staff recommends amending the building and parking placement standards for a lot with frontage on both Gilbert Street and Highway 6 in the South Gilbert Subdistrict, to allow one double -sided aisle of surface parking between the building and the Highway 6 right-of-way. The parking and drive will need to be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the Highway 6 and Gilbert Street right-of-way and screened to the S2 standards. The specific code language is outlined in the staff memo. Staff recommends approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. S1P_' RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE TO ELLIS AVENUE, L.L.C. OF A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 320 AND 332 ELLIS AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2017. TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on its intention to convey a portion of the vacated alleyway between Ellis Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue to Ellis Avenue, L.L.C. at 7:00 p.m. on the 21ST day of February, 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. Said resolution is 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 the proposed conveyance. 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 I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa AT 7:00 p.m. on the 21sT day of February, 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 City Council will consider the conveyance by Quit Claim Deed of East 3d Street west of Gilbert Street. Copies of the proposed resolution are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above- mentioned time and place. JULIE VOPARIL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK I Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION, F A QUIT CLAIM DEED OF THE VACATED PORTION OF EAST 3RD STREET/ EST OF GILBERT STREET. WHEREAS, in conjunction with the pending sale of 1301 S. Gilbert Street, the buyer and seller have requested that the City issue a Quit Claim [geed for the portion of East 3b Street that was vacated in the late 1880's by the then owners of the property; and WHEREAS, following the public h ring on,fhe proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance is in the public i erest. / NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. Upon the direction of the City ttom y, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a quit claim deed rel asing t City's interest, if any, in the portion of East 3°' Street west of Gilbert Street, we City, I wa. 2. The City Attorney is hereb authorized to deliver said quit claim deed and to carry out any actions necessary to con mmate the conveyance required by law. It was moved by and seconded bX the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call here were: Passed and approved this day of 2017. MAYOR 1 ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved by - 3-I� City Attorney's Office NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A STORM SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PROPERTY (OUTLOT A, WESTPORT PLAZA— PART 2), AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2017. TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on its intention to convey a storm sewer easement to MXTE, LLC at 7:00 p.m. on the 7t' day of February, 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. Said resolution and easement agreement 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 the proposed sale of said storm sewer easement. 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 1� NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CURB RAMP 2017 PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Curb Ramp 2017 Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 21 st day of February, 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. 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 'r1 CITY OF IOWA CIT -r� COUNCIL ACTION REP OR February 21, 2017 Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Curb Ramp 2017 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Dave Panos - Senior Civil Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer, Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost for this project is $125,956 and will be funded with GO Bonds available in the Curb Ramps -ADA Fund #S3822 and the Pavement Rehabilitation Fund #S3824. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: The Curb Ramp 2017 Project will include work at the following locations: ■ Teg Drive / Hafor Drive ■ Teg Drive / Bike Trail ■ Teg Drive / Graslon Drive ■ Teg Drive / Kathlin Drive ■ Park Road / Magowan Avenue ■ Rochester Avenue / Regina School crossing at 2221 Rochester Avenue ■ Alpine Drive / Alpine Court • Alpine Drive / Juniper Drive • Amhurst Street / Lake Forest Avenue ■ Norwood Circle / Ferndale Drive Background /Analysis: This annual project provides pedestrian accessibility improvements at various locations within the City by installing ADA compliant curb ramps on pedestrian routes. Work will include either removal of full curb and replacement with curb ramps or replacement of existing non-compliant curb ramps. The repair locations are chosen based on prioritization, including consideration of recommendations / complaints from residents. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE & EAST BOUND BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE OVER THE IOWA RIVER SCOUR REPAIR & MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge & East Bound Burlington Street Bridge Over the Iowa River Scour Repair & Mitigation Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 21" day of February, 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. 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 CITY OF IOWA CIT COUNCIL ACTION REPOR February 21, 2017 Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge & East Bound Burlington Street Bridge over the Iowa River Scour Repair & Mitigation Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Scott Sovers, Senior Civil Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel — City Engineer, Ron Knoche — Public Works Director, Geoff Fruin — City Manager Fiscal Impact: The total estimated construction cost for this project is $252,000 and will be funded with road use tax proceeds available in the Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair account #S3910. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: The project involves scour damage repair to the piers of the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the Eastbound Burlington Street Bridge over the Iowa River. Background / Analysis: During the underwater inspections that were performed in August 2012 (Eastbound Burlington Street bridge) and October 2014 (Iowa Avenue bridge), scour around the upstream side of the existing piers was identified. In order to protect the integrity of the bridge foundations, and mitigate future scour, it was recommended by the design Consultant to install erosion control measures around the existing pier foundations. Erosion control measures that are typically used in these types of applications are either stone revetment or fabric formed concrete revetment. Fabric formed concrete revetment consists of specially woven, double layer synthetic forms that are filled (in the field) with fine aggregate concrete grout. Both of the options will provide an acceptable engineered solution to not only repair, but also mitigate future erosion. Because the two erosion control measures outlined above are very different when considering installation methods/required equipment, the stone revetment will be the base bid, with the fabric formed concrete revetment as a bid alternate. This will ensure that the City obtains the most cost effective price for comparable engineered solutions. Additionally, during the underwater inspection, some minor concrete spalling on the piers for both bridges was identified. A bid alternate to repair these areas was also included. w NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FRAUENHOLTZ- MILLER PARK PROJECT 2016 IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Frauenholtz-Miller Park Project 2016 in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st day of February, 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. 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 CITY OF IOWA CIT COUNCIL ACTION REPOR =16 February 21, 2017 Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Frauenholtz-Miller Park Construction Project 2016, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer, Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost for this project is $196,120 and will be funded with $41,069.51 from the NE3 Open Space Fees and $155,050.49 from GO Bonds. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: Frauenholtz-Miller Park Construction Project 2016 is designed as a neighborhood park. It includes a playground, drinking fountain, one small shelter, walking paths and landscaping. The northern portion of the park will continue to be an open play field. Background / Analysis: The City acquired approximately three acres of land at 4329 St. Patrick's Drive for a park in 2007. Shive-Hattery was hired in June 2016 to complete park design and construction documents. A design process, including a public meeting was completed during the summer of 2016 with a positive review from the Parks Commission on October 12, 2016. This project was previously bid on December 27, 2016. The bid letting resulted in receiving four bids ranging in price from $276,041 to $394,477. All bids received exceeded the project budget and the bids for the first letting were rejected. Following rejection of bids from the first letting, the plans were revised to help reduce costs and bring the project back into a range that met our budget. To achieve this, the design Consultant removed site items, and re-evaluated item pricing. The revised project plans include removal of one park shelter and 2 earth berms, and reduction in the number of bike racks, trash cans and, benches. The revised set also includes removal of coloring and stamping of the concrete sidewalk through the park. The concrete sidewalk shown on the site plan will be included as standard concrete, with an alternate price bid for colored and stamped concrete. { n ST. PATRICK DRIVE I p II0 0 �+ 0 0, 0 0 I wh wn"�