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Prepared by: Karen Howard, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5261 (REZ17-00005)
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AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATLEY 0.62 ACRES OF LAND FROM
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE TO RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS — WEST RIVERFRONT
(RFC -WR) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT S. 513 RIVERSIDE DRIVE (REZ17-00005)
WHEREAS, the applicant, 513 Riverside LLC, has requested a rezoning of property locally known as S.
513 Riverside Drive from Community Commercial (CC -2) zone to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront
(RFC -WR) zone; and
WHEREAS, the subject properties are located in the West Riverfront subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings;
and
WHEREAS, the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, an integral part of the Comprehensive
Plan, sets forth goals and objectives for the West Riverfront subdistrict, including the goals of improving
conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists, tempering auto orientation, and enhancing the streetscape and
overall aesthetics of the corridor in order to safely support redevelopment of properties for higher density
residential living and pedestrian -oriented commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the zoning standards that apply in the West Riverfront zoning district encourage
development that is of a scale and design to achieve the desired development character described in the
Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and will improve the quality of the neighborhood by reserving frontage
areas along streets for pedestrians and restricting parking and vehicular access to areas behind buildings,
and require provision of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Riverside Drive has a substandard right-of-way width that does not provide adequate space
for a sidewalk and parkway buffer with street trees to meet requirements in the Riverfront Crossings form -
based zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the requested rezoning will allow a significant increase in the residential population in the
area, which will increase the need for affordable housing, and increase pedestrian and bicycle traffic along
Riverside Drive and, therefore, additional public right-of-way to widen pedestrian areas along Riverside Drive
and close driveways that do not meet the City's access management standards will be necessary as well as
the provision of affordable housing options; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City Code 14-2G-8 requires that, upon rezoning to RFC -WR, the owner must enter
into an agreement with the City establishing how the owner will provide affordable housing when the
property is redeveloped; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the reviewed the proposed rezoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets conditions addressing the
need for the dedication of land along the Riverside Drive frontage to widen the pedestrian area within the
right-of-way to a minimum of 20 feet in width, closure of driveways according to the City's access
management standards, and provision of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public
needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the owner and applicant have agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate
development in this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated
herein, property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of Community
Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings -West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone:
IOWA CITY RYERSON'S AND SHARP'S SUBDIVISION LOT 1, COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MYRTLE AVENUE AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE; SOUTH 157', THEN WEST 178'; THEN
NORTH 160', THEN EAST 159' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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SECTION H. 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 IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the
City Clerk is hereby authorized 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 publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI. 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 VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 2017.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City Attorney's Office
Prepared by: Karen Howard, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5251 (REZ16-00005)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), and 513 Riverside, LLC (referred to hereinafter as "Owners").
WHEREAS, Owners are the collective legal title holders of approximately 0.62 acres of
property locally known as 513 S. Riverside Drive in Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have requested the rezoning of the subject properties from
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR); and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, Riverside Drive is currently an auto -oriented arterial street with high traffic
volumes and higher speeds and little to no space within the public right-of-way for pedestrians and
bicycles and with an excessive number of driveway access points that further increase potential
traffic conflicts between all modes of travel; and
WHEREAS, the increased density of residential living and urban commercial intensity
allowed with the RFC -WR zoning will result in the need for an improved "public realm" along
Riverside Drive, including improved streets with safer and more attractive areas for people to walk
and bike; and
WHEREAS, the requested rezoning will allow a significant increase in the residential
population in the area, which will increase the pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Riverside Drive
and, therefore, additional public right-of-way to widen pedestrian areas along Riverside Drive will
be needed; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions and restrictions are reasonable to ensure the
development of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, including the need for
a safe, attractive, and comfortable environment for residential living and improved streets that
will encourage walking and biking and improve traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate
conditions to ensure improved pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort and to provide for
safe traffic circulation upon redevelopment, the requested zoning is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the high percentage of housing cost -burdened households is the most
common housing problem within the City of Iowa City, and one of the primary areas where people
face housing affordability challenges is near the University campus and the City's urban core; and,
WHEREAS, the Riverfront Crossings District is well -situated to support a mix of housing
due to its close proximity to downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus, its existing
and planned mix of uses, convenient access to public transit and municipal parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code is intended to encourage a
walkable, pedestrian -friendly area where residents can work, live and play, and will increase the
need for housing that is affordable to the workforce; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning to RFC -WR will allow residential development at a density not
previously permitted; and,
WHEREAS, the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code requires that upon a rezoning to
a riverfront crossings zoning designation, the property owner must enter into an agreement with
the city to establish which method or methods the Developer will use to provide the required
affordable housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
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agree as follows:
Owners are the collective the legal title holders of the property legally described as
follows:
IOWA CITY RYERSON'S AND SHARP'S SUBDIVISION LOT 1, COMMENCING AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MYRTLE AVENUE AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE; SOUTH
157', THEN WEST 178'; THEN NORTH 160', THEN EAST 159' TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
The Owners acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles
of the Comprehensive Plan, including the West Riverfront Subdistrict of the Downtown
and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, and the Owners intend to comply therewith.
Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the City of
Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and
above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested
change.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owners agree that
development of the subject property will conform to all requirements of the zoning
chapter, as well as the following conditions:
a. Prior to issuance of any permit for any improvements to the subject property or
coincident with the City's street improvement project, whichever occurs first, land
shall be dedicated to the City along Riverside Drive to improve conditions along
the street necessary for the increase in pedestrians and bicyclists anticipated
with the rezoning according to the goals and objectives of the Riverfront
Crossings Master Plan. The ROW dedication shall result in a minimum 20 foot
wide pedestrian area between the new front property line and the street curb
along the Riverside Drive frontage, including at the corner of Riverside Drive and
Myrtle Avenue;
b. Prior to issuance of any permit for any improvements to the subject property or
coincident with the City's street improvement project, whichever occurs first, the
two driveways closest to the intersection of Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue
shall be closed and the area subsequently restored and improved for pedestrian
use. In addition, prior to issuance of any permit for any improvements to the
subject property or coincident with the City's street improvement project,
whichever occurs first, the southernmost driveway on the Riverside Drive
frontage shall be evaluated according to the City's access management
standards as set forth in Article 14-5C of the City Code of Iowa City, with the City
reserving the right to close or move driveway access points, or reduce to a single
directional drive (such as right -out only), in compliance with said standards;
c. Owner shall satisfy the affordable housing obligations imposed pursuant to Iowa
City Code of Ordinances 14-2G-8 through the provision of on-site owner -
occupied dwelling units, on-site rental dwelling units, and/or the payment of a fee
in lieu of the remaining dwelling units not provided on-site or as otherwise agreed
to between Owner and the City in an affordable housing agreement entered into
prior to issuance of a building permit for development of any portion of the above-
described property.
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4. The conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the land under
Iowa Code §414.5 (2017), and that said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused
by the requested zoning change.
5. In the event the subject property is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all
development will conform with the terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the
land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant with
title to the land, unless or until released of record by the City of Iowa City.
7. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind all successors, representatives, and
assigns of the parties.
8. Nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner or
Applicant from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
9. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the
ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and publication of the
ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at
the Owners' expense.
Dated this day of 2017.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
OWNERS
James Throgmorton, Mayor By: 513 Riverside, LLC
Attest:
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
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City Attorney's Office
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA
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JOHNSON COUNTY
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2017 by James
Throgmorton and Julie Voparil as Mayor and Deputy City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa
City.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal)
Title (and Rank)
My commission expires:
513 RIVERSIDE, LLC ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2017 by
(Name(s) of individual(s) as
(type of authority, such as officer or trustee) of 513 Riverside LLC.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal)
Title (and Rank)
My commission expires:
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Prepared by: Jennifer Jordan, Resource Management Superintendent, 3900 Hebl Ave., Iowa
City, IA 52246 (319) 887-6160
Ordinance No. 17-4715
Ordinance Amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3, City
Utilities, Article H, Solid Waste, To Prohibit Landfilling Of
Corrugated Cardboard.
Whereas, the Iowa City Landfill is designated as an Environmental Management System (EMS)
by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and must exhibit continuous improvement in six
topic areas; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Landfill wishes to contribute to an increase in the City's STAR score;
and
Whereas, the following changes would help meet both EMS and STAR goals; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City wishes to significantly reduce the amount of recyclable resources
entering the Iowa City Landfill; and
Whereas, corrugated cardboard makes up approximately twelve percent of materials entering
the Iowa City Landfill each year; and
Whereas, local recycling markets exist for corrugated cardboard; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City currently collects corrugated cardboard from residents of Iowa
City as a part of municipal solid waste collection operations; and
Whereas, owners and managers of commercial properties with residents and condominiums are
required to provide recycling services; and
Whereas, commercial, industrial, institutional and other non-residential customers have access
to corrugated cardboard recycling services through private waste haulers.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Iowa City, Iowa, That:
Section I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as follows:
A. Add Subsection F to Section 16-31-1-6 "Prohibited Practices" as follows:
F. Place the following items in the trash to be landfilled: tires; yard waste; corrugated
cardboard; computer monitors; televisions; appliances; lead acid batteries; and oil and
oil filters.
B. Delete Subsection D from Section 16-31-1-9 "Solid Waste Disposal Requirements" and
replace it with the following:
D. Disposal Restrictions At The Landfill:
1. Only persons or operators residing or operating within the landfill service area may
dispose of solid waste at the landfill, and only provided that such solid waste was
generated by activities or operations occurring within the landfill service area.
2. The following materials may not be disposed of at the landfill, but may be recycled at
the landfill: tires; yard waste; corrugated cardboard; computer monitors; televisions; and
appliances. The person disposing of such items shall be responsible for separating
these items from other solid waste materials and shall be responsible for delivering and
unloading the items at the recycling sites designated by the city.
Section H. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions 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 aapprovedth's 18th day of July , 2017.
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Attest:
Jerk City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No. 17-4715
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Dickens
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x
Throgmorton
First Consideration 06/20/2017
Voteforpassage: AYES: Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Botchway.
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published 08/01/2017
that the
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time: AYES: Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole,
Dickens, Mims. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None
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COUNCIL ACTIONREPOR4
June 20. 2017
Ordinance amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3, City Utilities, Article
H, Solid Waste, To Prohibit Landfilling of Corrugated Cardboard.
Prepared By: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinator
Reviewed By: Chris O'Brien, Director of Transportation and Resource Management
Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No Impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
The proposed ordinance would ban corrugated cardboard from being landfilled effective
January 2, 2018 and could divert an estimated 12,000 to 14,000 tons of materials from the Iowa
City Landfill annually.
In addition, curbside single stream recycling services will be implemented Citywide, effective in
the fall of 2017. The single stream change will affect City of Iowa City curbside customers,
streamlining operations, and a significant increase in participation and recycling weights is
anticipated. Single stream recycling will permit residents to co -mingle paper and cardboard,
metals, and plastic. The method of sorting materials for the curbside program is not outlined in
City Code and therefore allowing for single stream recycling does not require any code
modifications.
Approving these changes now for implementation at a later date will allow plenty of time for
education and outreach efforts to be conducted in order to minimize confusion over the change
in operational processes. In addition, staff will return to City Council with proposed fee changes
to incentivize compliance with the cardboard ban.
Background / Analysis:
At the June 6, 2016, City Council work session, staff outlined multiple programmatic changes
within City operations that could significantly reduce the amount of materials being landfilled and
improving areas of concentration within our STAR Community rating. Staff was given direction
to proceed on seven initiatives:
• Multi -family recycling
• Food waste reduction and curbside food waste collection
• Computer monitors and televisions (e -waste) ban in the landfill
• Secured load policy
• Plastic bag ban throughout Iowa Ci
• Single stream recycling
0 Corrugated cardboard ban at landfill
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The first phase of implementation was brought to City Council in November 2016 and included
multi -family recycling, curbside food waste collection, a -waste ban and secured load policy.
Staff proceeded to work toward the ban on distribution of plastic bags by commercial
businesses in Iowa City but a legislative change by the State of Iowa prohibited the City's ability
to move forward with this initiative.
The remaining two initiatives, curbside single stream recycling and a corrugated cardboard ban,
are being proposed for implementation with this council action.
Transition fully to single stream recycling
The curbside recycling program has undergone many changes since its inception in the mid -
1990's and currently serves 15,300 households. Until 2011, program users were asked to sort
into six recycling streams, and then this method changed in 2011 when sorting requirements
were reduced to three streams. Curbside recycling tonnages have averaged 1,533 tons per year
with a slight increase in household participation.
Single stream recycling has been discussed at various times as a means to increase
participation, tonnage and efficiency within the program. A single stream program changes the
dynamic of sorting as residents would not be asked to sort material into streams and would
include the exact same materials that are picked up now. At this time glass is not part of the
discussion since our current recycling vendor does not accept glass in their single stream
sorting system.
In 2014, Iowa City began co -mingling a limited amount of recycling routes. In that first year,
about 10% of curbside materials were picked up as single stream. By 2016, that number grew to
about 30% due to the efficiencies experienced through co -mingled recycling.
On average, communities that have switched to single stream have seen increases in
participation and tonnage ranging from 10% to 25%. Contamination levels will need to be
monitored closely to ensure that materials remain clean enough to be recycled. It will be
imperative that customers are well-educated about the program. In the short term, curbside
recycling staff will have visual contact since they physically pick up the 18 -gallon blue recycling
bins to empty them into the trucks. The next step, proposed for early 2018, will be to provide 65 -
gallon carts for residents who prefer them over the 18 -gallon bins. It is anticipated that the
change to single stream recycling will result in the diversion of an additional 150 — 400 tons of
materials from the landfill annually.
Four new recycling compactor trucks have been ordered, which will allow for the mechanical
pick-up of recycling carts. Staff has budgeted $75,000 for 65 -gallon wheeled recycling carts to
be purchased late in 2017. The four new trucks offer the flexibility to accommodate the
continued use of 18 -gallons and can also be used for separate trash or organic waste routes as
needed.
Under the City's current contract with Republic Services, sorted materials do not have a cost
and the City receives a rebate based on market value of the materials. The cost of single stream
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materials is $65 per ton. Recycling rates, as approved in spring 2017, will increase per
month per household beginning July 1, 2017, to offset these costs.
Staff is prepared to roll out single stream recycling with the existing equipment and bins
beginning in September 2017. New trucks will arrive late in 2017 to go into operation in early
2018. Carts will be distributed to households who would like them in early 2018.
This is an operational and equipment change; no updates are required for City Code or rules
and regulations.
Ban corrugated cardboard at the Iowa City Landfill
The Iowa City area has had cardboard recycling available for decades. Markets for all recycling
materials fluctuate but cardboard generally has enjoyed a strong market. Even so, about 12% of
what goes into the landfill annually is cardboard, which equates to roughly 14,500 tons per year.
A cardboard ban would keep most of the material out of the landfill. Other communities have
implemented cardboard bans and have seen recycling rates increase dramatically.
In the landfill, cardboard produces methane as it breaks down. According to the US EPA's
Waste Reduction Model (WARM), diverting 14,370 tons of cardboard would result in a savings
of 68,971 MTCO2E per year, the equivalent of the amount of energy used by 6,293 homes for
one year or the equivalent of taking 14,520 passenger cars off the road annually. Banning
cardboard in the landfill would be a significant step toward meeting STAR community
sustainability goals.
As part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Environmental Management
System (EMS) program, the Iowa City Landfill has committed to continually improve the
programs and services we offer. A cardboard ban would address at least three of the six target
areas set up by the DNR. In addition, the landfill has been awarded $22,278 in grant funding
from the EMS program to assist with the purchase of a cardboard compactor for the East Side
Recycling Center to improve efficiency.
Staff recommends banning cardboard from the Iowa City Landfill in order to significantly
increase the amount of cardboard recycled in Johnson County. The estimated annual diversion
is 12,000-14,000 tons. Staff also recommends continuing to strongly promote curbside recycling
to existing customers and working with multifamily residents and commercial entities to educate
about the proposed corrugated cardboard ban. This will include significant outreach throughout
the landfill's service area of Johnson County and the cities of Kalona and Riverside in
Washington County.
If approved, the single stream recycling program will roll out in Fall 2017 with the cardboard ban
taking effect on January 1, 2018. This timeframe will allow for ample time to conduct outreach
and education to the public and commercial entities that utilize landfill services. Staff will return
to City Council in the fall to propose fee changes to incentivize customers to adhere to the ban.
It is anticipated that incoming trash loads that contain recyclable corrugated cardboard will be
assessed a fee that equates to double the tipping fee.
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Prepared by: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
Ordinance NO.
Ordinance amending Title 16, "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City Utilities",
Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 10, "Private Wells
Restricted" to allow private wells to be installed by governmental entities
within city limits if determined by the City to be in the public interest and to
clarify that geothermal wells are not private water wells for purposes of this
section of the City Code.
Whereas, The Board of Supervisors of Johnson County has requested that the City allow
the County to install a private well at the Poor Farm owned by the County and within city limits;
and,
Whereas, Section 16-3C-10 of the City Code prohibits the installation of private water wells
within city limits except in limited circumstances which do not apply to a well at the Poor Farm;
and,
Whereas, the County's goals for the renovation and use of the historic Poor Farm are
consistent with the City's strategic planning goals and in the public interest and the Public
Works Director has determined that the installation of a well at the poor farm will not adversely
affect City water; and ,
Whereas, it is in the public interest to amend the City Code to allow for private water wells
within city limits under such limited circumstances.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendment. Title 16, Chapter 3, Article C, Section 10 is hereby amended by
deleting the section and substituting the following in lieu thereof:
16-3C-10: Private Wells Restricted
A. No person shall install a private water well within the city limits unless:
1. A determination has been made by the public works director that:
(a) The point of water use is greater than three hundred feet (300') from an accessible
distribution water main owned and controlled by the city;
(b) The proposed private well is located outside the influence of an existing or proposed city
owned well; and
(c) The proposed private well is needed due to extraordinary circumstances of the location
of the property within the city which, if private ground water sources were not used, would work an
extraordinary hardship on the property.
OR
2. The well is being installed by a governmental entity on property owned by that entity; the public
works director has determined that the installation of the well will not adversely affect City water;
and, the City Manager has determined that the installation of a well is in the public interest.
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B. The city may require owners of existing private wells to connect to a city owned distribution water
main in accordance with provisions of this article if the above conditions are not satisfied. Such
connection shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days after official notice to do so, and
the existing private wells abandoned as required by state law. (Ord. 95-3683, 6-27-1995)
C. A geothermal well is not a private water well for purposes of this Section.
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions 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, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 20
Mayor
CITY CLERK
Approved by:
City Attorney
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It was moved by and seconded by _
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS
First Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Dickens, Mims,
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published
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ABSTAIN:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
AYES: Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole,
Taylor. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None
that the
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July 18, 2017
Ordinance amending Title 16, "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City Utilities",
Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 10, "Private Wells
Restricted" to allow private wells to be installed by governmental entities
within city limits if determined by the City to be in the public interest and to
clarify that geothermal wells are not private water wells for purposes of this
section of the City Code.
Prepared By: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director
Reviewed By: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney; Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: None
Attachments: Ordinance
Executive Summary:
This ordinance will amend Section 16-3C-10 of the City Code that prohibits private water wells within
City limits to allow governmental entities to install private water wells on property they own if the
installation does not adversely affect City water and the City determines that it is in the public interest,
and to clarify that geothermal wells are not private water wells for purposes of this section of the Code.
Background / Analysis:
The Johnson County Poor Farm is located at 4811 Melrose Avenue. There were two wells located on the
property. Johnson County looked into repairing these wells but they were dry. These wells have been
properly abandoned. In May 2017, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors requested to drill a new
water well. This requires the City Code to be amended.
The Code, as currently written, will not allow Johnson County or any other public entity to install a well
when there is City water available. This ordinance change will allow a public entity to install a private
water well as long as it is on property owned by that entity, the Public Works Director has determined
the installation will not adversely affect the City water system and the City Manager determines it is in
the public interest.
The ordinance change will also establish that a geothermal well is not considered a private water well.
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Prepared by: Emily Bothell, Assistant Trans. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5250
Ordinance No.
Consider an ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3,
Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed Restrictions," Subsection B,
Entitled "Exceptions" to establish a maximum allowable speed of 35 mph on American
Legion Road between the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Taft Avenue and amending
Subsection C, Entitled "School Speed Zones" to establish a 20 mph school speed zone
for Hoover Elementary School
Whereas, City Code Section 9-3-6(B) currently defines speed limits for American Legion Road;
and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to define maximum allowable speeds for all
vehicles on public streets and highways; and
Whereas, based on engineering judgment a 35 mph speed limit is recommended; and
Whereas, the Engineering, Transportation and Planning departments concur that the American
Legion Road speed limit can be safely decreased from 45 mph to 35 mph from Scott Boulevard
east to Taft Avenue as defined below; and
Whereas, this section of American Legion Road is partially located outside of the corporate
limits, therefore the Johnson County Board of Supervisors will also consider approval of this
speed limit change; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to limit vehicle speeds near schools to 20 mph to
create a safer environment for school children; and
Whereas, City Code Section 9-3-6(C) currently defines 20 mph school speed zones for streets
near elementary schools;
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendments.
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled 'Rules of the Road," Section
6, entitled "Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions" is hereby amended by
adding the following language:
Maximum
Speed Limit
Name of Street (mph) Where Limit Applies
American Between the intersection of Scott Boulevard and the
Legion Road 35 intersection of Taft Avenue, except as set forth in
Subsection C of this Section.
2. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section
6, entitled "Speed Restrictions," Subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones" is hereby
amended by adding the following language:
Name of Street Where Limit Aoolies
American Legion
Road
Barrington Road
From 150 feet east of Arlington Drive to a
east of Barrington Road
From American Legion Road to a point 800 feet south.
Section IL Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision 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 effective upon publication.
Passed and approved this day of 2017.
City Clerk
Mayor
Approved by
City At4 rney's Office
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by _
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
First Consideration 07/18/2017
Voteforpassage: AYES: Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Dickens,
Mims, Taylor, Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published
that the
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CITY OF IOWA CIT
COUNCIL ACTION REPO 10
July 18, 2017
Consider an ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed
Restrictions," Subsection B, Entitled "Exceptions" to establish a maximum
allowable speed of 35 mph on American Legion Road between the
intersection of Scott Boulevard and Taft Avenue and amending Subsection
C, Entitled "School Speed Zones" to establish a 20 mph school speed zone
for Hoover Elementary School
Prepared By: Emily Bothell, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner
Doug Boothroy, Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: Ordinance
Executive Summary:
This proposed ordinance amendment precedes the August 2017 opening of the new Hoover
Elementary School on American Legion Road and the reconstruction of American Legion Road
in FY2020.
Background / Analysis:
This proposed amendment is meant to facilitate the implementation of a 20 mph school zone
speed limit for Hoover Elementary on American Legion Road and on Barrington Road adjacent
to the new school. This action will ensure there is consistency in speed limits amongst
elementary schools. This action will also reduce the maximum allowable speed on American
Legion Road to 35 mph in anticipation of the opening of the new Hoover Elementary School in
August 2017.