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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-05 Public hearingTo: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: REZ17-00010 Dodge Street Court GENERAL INFORMATION: STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Karen Howard Date: August 17, 2017 Applicant: Build to Suit P.O. Box 5462 Coralville, IA 52241 319-512-2322 benl@buildtosuitinc.com Contact: Duane Musser 1917 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-8282 d.musser@mmsconsultants.net Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Comprehensive Plan: Neighborhood Open Space District: File Date: 45 Day Limitation Period: Good Neighbor Policy: Rezone two parcels from RS -8 to OPD -8 Cluster development in townhouse style units and preserve sensitive areas North of Dodge Street Court 2.396 acres Undeveloped; Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS -8) North: Medical Office and Single Family Residential (MU and RS -5) South: High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) East: Single Family Residential (RS -8) West: Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) North District Plan C8 — Hickory Hill May 25, 2017 (incomplete application); revised and resubmitted on July 25, 2017 September 7, 2017 Good Neighbor meeting held on June 5, 2017. 09-05-17 3e(1) 7 [�7 ;(e7 ZilU ► I �l I ► 17i] :� u I:� [i] u The subject property is undeveloped. The northern two-thirds of the property contain woodlands and steep ravines making development infeasible. The southern portion of the property is relatively level with street frontage along Dodge Street Court. A portion of an existing driveway that provides access to the single family house on the abutting property to the east extends across the southeast corner of the property and will need to be addressed with this application. The applicant has requested a planned development overlay rezoning, including a sensitive areas development plan in order to cluster development away from the sensitive areas with seven townhouse -style dwelling units aligned along Dodge Street Court similar to units recently developed directly to the west. ANALYSIS: Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: The North District Plan calls for residential development along Dodge Street Court that is similar in character to existing residential uses in the area. Staff finds that the proposed low -scale townhouse -style units are consistent with and complementary to the existing residential development along Dodge Street Court. Current zoning: The property is currently zoned Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS- C). This zone is intended primarily for detached single family dwelling units on small lots with duplexes allowed on corner properties. The standards in this zone are intended to create, maintain, and promote livable neighborhoods and allow for some flexibility of dwelling types to provide housing opportunities for a variety of household types with special attention to site design to ensure the development of quality neighborhoods. Proposed zoning: The Planned Development Overlay Zone (OPD) is intended to permit flexibility in the use and design of structures and land in situations where conventional development may be inappropriate and where modification to requirements of the underlying zone will not be contrary to the intent and purpose of the zone or inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, or harmful to the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant is requesting to maintain the underlying RS -8 Zone, but use the flexibility afforded through the planned development process to cluster development away from the ravines and wooded areas. One of the primary purposes of the planned development process is to provide flexibility in the design, placement and clustering of buildings and to encourage development that is sensitive to the natural features of the land. Planned Development Approval Criteria Applications for Planned Development Rezonings are reviewed for compliance with the following standards according to Article 14-3A of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance. 1. The density and design of the Planned Development will be compatible with and/or complementary to adjacent development in terms of land use, building mass and scale, relative amount of open space, traffic circulation and general layout. Density - The existing RS -8 Zoning is a medium density single family zone, which allows a mix of single family detached homes with attached single family or duplexes allowed on corner lots at a maximum density of 8 dwelling units per net acre. The overall density of the proposed planned development is approximately 3 dwelling units per acre. This residential density is consistent with the pattern of modest -sized single family homes, duplexes and townhomes developed along Dodge Street Court. Land uses proposed and general layout - The planned development process encourages a mix of housing types and allows the flexibility to locate those housing types in a manner that fits the site. The applicant is proposing to construct two buildings with 7, 2 -bedroom townhouse -style dwelling units. Attaching the units will provide the opportunity to combine side yards to create more space between the buildings; 20 feet instead of the10 feet that would be required between single family detached dwellings, and minimum 10 -foot side yards separating these units from adjacent properties. In addition, it allows clustering of dwelling units so that the sensitive wooded ravines are preserved on the remainder of the site. Staff finds that the proposed land uses are compatible with the intent of the underlying zoning and with the surrounding neighborhood. Building Design, Mass, and Scale - The proposed two story dwellings are consistent in mass and scale to adjacent dwellings. The proposed elevation drawings are consistent with standards for townhouses, each with a separate main entrance that is visible from and oriented toward Dodge Street Court and demarcated with a canopy, transom and sidelight windows. Each unit has a paved connection between the main pedestrian entrance and the public sidewalk. Garages are located behind the units with vehicular access provided from a rear lane. While the details haven't been fully developed, the conceptual elevation drawings appear to meet the building articulation standards for townhouse units. Staff recommends that final plans be reviewed and approved administratively by the staff Design Review Committee in accordance with the standards for townhouse -style units. Open Space — More than half the property will be preserved as open space. While the wooded ravines will not be particularly usable as general open space for the residents they will maintain the natural beauty of the site and a buffer from the higher traffic volumes along Dodge Street. The legal papers submitted with the final plat and planned development plan will need to address how common areas and sensitive areas will be managed and maintained over time. Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation — Dodge Street Court is a dead end street that has not been improved to current City standards. The Dodge Street Court right-of-way is very narrow Oust over 30 -feet wide), and the roadway is just under 20 -feet wide. There is no curb and gutter and no cul-de-sac bulb or formal turn -around at the end of the street. A driveway to the single family home at 1124 Dodge Street Court extends through the southeast corner of the subject property, although a formal easement has never been established. The applicant has agreed to allow a driveway to this abutting property to remain, but it will be redesigned to provide additional separation from the new dwelling units and will be paved to the property line and sloped to help direct stormwater flow. An easement agreement for this driveway should be included with the legal papers with the final plat. There has been some concern expressed by neighboring property owners regarding the impact of additional development on Dodge Street Court given its deficiencies. To address the concerns, primary vehicular access to the proposed units will be from a rear lane that extends to Dodge Street. An emergency vehicle turn -around will be constructed along this rear lane. No new driveway access will be provided to Dodge Street Court. Each of these 2 -bedroom units will have a two -car garage with generous driveway approaches so that cars can also be parked behind the garages. In addition, the applicant is proposing eight visitor parking spaces off the rear lane to help prevent additional parking congestion along Dodge Street Court. Similar to the development project recently built to the west, staff recommends that additional land be dedicated to widen the public right-of-way along Dodge Street Court to 50 feet and that a new sidewalk be constructed to provide for pedestrian circulation and access to the front entrances of the dwelling units. Dedication of this land for public right-of-way can be accomplished during final plat approval. 2. The development will not overburden existing streets and utilities. 4 City sewer and water is available to this property. Capacity is adequate to accommodate development of these dwelling units. Since the proposed residential dwellings will not have direct access to Dodge Street Court and will have sufficient parking along the rear lane, staff finds that the existing street will not be overburdened by the proposed development. 3. The development will not adversely affect views, light and air, property values and privacy of neighboring properties any more than would a conventional development. Staff finds that the proposed development is not a significant departure from what would be allowed under the current RS -8 zoning with regard to views, light and air, property values and privacy of neighboring properties. The proposed building setbacks from the streets and between buildings are similar to existing development in the neighborhood. The number of units and mass and scale of the buildings will be complementary to other residential development along Dodge Street Court. Clustering the residential density into townhouse -style units will allow reasonable development of the property while preserving the environmentally sensitive features of the site. 4. The combination of land uses and building types and any variation from the underlying zoning requirements or from City street standards will be in the public interest, in harmony with the purposes of this Title, and with other building regulations of the City. All planned developments must comply with all the applicable requirements and standards of the underlying zoning district and the subdivision regulations, unless specifically waived or modified through the planned development process. Variations to the dimensional requirements of the underlying base zone and subdivision regulations are allowed: • to facilitate the provision of desired neighborhood amenities or open space; • to preserve or protect natural, historic, or cultural features; • to achieve compatibility with surrounding development; or • to create a distinctive or innovative neighborhood environment for area residents. A variety of housing types are allowed with a planned development. Two townhouse -style multi -dwelling buildings with a total of 7 dwelling units are proposed on a common lot. The buildings must meet the setbacks, spacing requirements and design standards specified in the zoning code for these residential building types. The two townhouse -style buildings are separated by 20 feet with a minimum 10 -foot side setback from abutting properties. The front setback is 15 feet. The spacing and setbacks meet the zoning code standards. As noted above, the conceptual elevation drawings submitted by the applicants appear to meet the building design standards. Garages and off-street parking must be located and designed so that they do not dominate the streetscape, which will be accomplished with rear lane access to garages located behind the units. SENSITIVE AREAS The applicant has applied for approval of a Sensitive Areas Development, a type of planned development. The purpose of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is to permit and define the reasonable use of properties that contain sensitive environmental features and natural resources, and allowing reasonable development while protecting these resources from damage. The following paragraphs describe the impact this development will have on the sensitive features of this site. The subject property contains regulated wooded areas and steep, critical and protected slopes on the northern portion of the site. As described above, development will be clustered on the south end of the site in order to preserve the wooded ravines. A sensitive areas development plan has been submitted that delineates a construction limit line. The wooded ravines beyond this limit will remain undisturbed except by stormwater run-off. Additional measures may need to be taken to address drainage to prevent erosion in the steep ravines. Staff recommends that the details of the drainage plan be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer when construction drawings are submitted with the final plat. In an RS -8 zoned property, a minimum of 50% of the woodlands must be preserved. With this proposal, 73% of the woodlands will remain undisturbed. Nearly 100% of the regulated slopes on the site will remain undisturbed. PRELIMINARY PLAT Subdivision Design: The applicant is requesting to combine the two existing parcels into one development lot with two multi -dwelling buildings containing seven townhouse -style dwellings units. The buildings are aligned along Dodge Street Court with vehicular access from a rear lane to garages located behind the buildings. The rear lane provides vehicular access to Dodge Street through a shared access easement with the abutting property to the west. There is no vehicular access proposed to Dodge Street Court. The rear lane has been designed with an emergency vehicle turn around that meets City standards. Street design and connections: No new streets are proposed with this subdivision. As described above, staff recommends that additional land be dedicated to the City to widen the Dodge Street Court right-of-way to 50 feet and a new sidewalk constructed to provide pedestrian access to the front entries of the dwelling units. While Dodge Street Court has not been improved to City standards, staff finds there will be minimal impact to this street from the proposed development because all vehicular access to the units will be from a rear lane that directs traffic to Dodge Street. Additional parking and emergency vehicle turn around are also provided along the rear lane. Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary sewer is available along Dodge Street Court to serve these dwellings. Water Service: A water main extension fee of $395.00 per acre is required. Resolution of any technical deficiencies on the plan will need to be resolved prior to approval of the final planned development plan. Storm water management: Since the property is less than 3 acres, on-site stormwater management facilities are not required. However, since Dodge Street Court does not have storm sewers or curb and gutter to direct run-off, staff recommends requiring the development to be designed to direct stormwater away from Dodge Street Court to the extent possible. The submitted plan indicates that water will largely be directed toward the rear lane, which will be curbed to direct stormwater to the northeast corner of the site and down into the wooded ravine to the north. To prevent erosion in the ravine from the more concentrated flow, additional measures may need to be taken to prevent erosion beyond what is shown on the preliminary plat. The City Engineer also recommends that efforts be made to grade the east side of the site and design the new driveway for the property at 1124 Dodge Street Court to prevent additional drainage issues on the abutting properties to the east. The details of the drainage plan can be addressed with the construction drawings submitted with the final plat and planned development plan. Neighborhood Open Space: A subdivision of this size requires the dedication of 3,930 square feet of neighborhood open space or fees in lieu of. The Parks and Recreation Department has determined that fees are appropriate in lieu of neighborhood open space dedication. The fee will be equivalent to the value of 3,930 square feet of property. This requirement will need to be addressed in the legal papers for the final plat. 0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of REZ17-00010 and SUB17-00007, a one lot subdivision and a rezoning of approximately 2.4 acres of land from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS - 8) to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) for property located along the north side of Dodge Street Court, subject to resolution of minor technical deficiencies and discrepancies on the preliminary plat and planned development plan and subject to the following conditions: a. Owner shall dedicate sufficient land along the entire property frontage to widen the Dodge Street Court right-of-way to 50 feet as a part of the final plat and planned development plan. b. Development on the subject properties shall be designed to drain on-site storm water away from Dodge Street Court to the extent possible and shall be designed to prevent erosion in the steep ravines and on abutting properties. The City Engineer shall review and approve the drainage plan as a part of the construction drawings for the final plat and planned development plan to ensure these conditions are addressed. c. Building designs shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Design Review Committee to ensure compliance with the planned development standards for townhouse -style buildings. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES: 1. Minor technical discrepancies and deficiencies, which will need to be addressed prior to approval by the City Council, but will not require substantive change to the proposed development. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan Approved by: _—/ 4�4 Y John Yapp, Developrtfent Sefvites Coordinator, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services ppdedmin�ffmpWo menQ N W _ F .. .. REZ17-00010 and SUB17-00007 S North of Dodge Street Court ' • n a 0275 1) 057, 0.l 1 Miles Prepared By: Sylvia Bochner i Date Prepared: May 2017 • ~'- �^..' �. �� 0.M ry ra �"�' �• i M 19 a � _ I � — 3 01, 'OwEr..;• _ t r ik of '. acres 1o�• w 1'1 — '. PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOCUS FIRST ADDITION IOWA CITY, IOWA MIN ImMis STMDARG LEaM AW NOTES n: wcaum S©tT®a G506�J[�®�1J1r[�®OM7[®t .. I,'A� t mime „ 1 n: wcaum S©tT®a G506�J[�®�1J1r[�®OM7[®t .. I,'A� t mime „ 1 :z.e. 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REZONING/DEVELOPMENT ITEM (REZ17-00008/SUB17-00007): Discussion of an application submitted by Build to Suit for a rezoning of approximately 2.4 acres from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS -8) zone to Planned Development Overlay - Medium Density Single Family Residential (OPD -8) zone and a preliminary plat of Focus First Addition, a 1 -lot, 2.4 -acre residential subdivision with 7 townhouse style dwelling units located on Dodge Street Court. Miklo began by showing images of the property, located on North Dodge Street Court east of Conklin Lane. The area to the west is zoned Low Density Multifamily (RM -12) and the subject property is zoned Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), and the property to the south is zoned High Density Single Family (RS -12). The proposal is to change the zoning from Medium Density Single Family to Medium Density Single Family with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8). Miklo explained the purpose of the planned development overlay is to allow clustering of housing units into smaller compact areas. So rather than building seven single family lots on this property the proposal is to cluster them into two buildings, one with four units and one with three units. By doing this the wooden ravines and steep slopes on the property can be preserved as open space. Miklo noted there is a list of approved criteria in the Zoning Code that should be considered whenever a planned development overlay is proposed. The first is that the density is in character with the neighborhood. As noted this property is zoned RS -8 which allows approximately eight dwelling units per acre. Miklo stated that with the amount of open space preserved on this site the development would actually be three units per acre, so well within the range permitted by zoning. Next the development should be in characteristic with other developments in the neighborhood. There are several townhouses directly to the west of the subject property and a multi -family building also to the west. There are single family homes to the south and east, and duplexes also to the south. Staff believes that these seven townhouses arranged in this pattern would be compatible and similar in character to the other properties in the neighborhood as well as in terms of building mass and scale. Miklo stated they must also consider open space, there is a considerable amount of open space being preserved on this property as a result of the proposal to cluster the units. The next item to consider is traffic and pedestrian circulation. The vehicular access for this property would primarily come off of Dodge Street through the existing multi -family development and through a rear lane where there would be driveway access to garages within the townhouses. There would be a pedestrian access from Dodge Street Court and the sidewalk extended. It may be possible that some visitors may choose to use Dodge Street Court for parking, but there will be additional visitor parking provided on this property as well as rear door way so there would be no reason to have to approach the building from Dodge Street Court. Miklo noted that the right-of-way for Dodge Street Court is fairly narrow so staff is proposing as a condition of this zoning that additional right-of-way be dedicated to bring it up to the minimum of 50 feet. As noted, this property does contain steep slopes and woodlands, and the majority of those will be preserved. The homeowners association for this development would be required to maintain Planning and Zoning Commission August 17, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 3 of 13 that open space. Additionally the Commission is being asked to approve the preliminary plat for this proposal. That would result in the dedication of the street right-of-way and also contains information about stormwater management. Miklo stated that the City Engineer has not yet signed off on the stormwater plan but is in agreement with it conceptually. The goal is to direct stormwater to the ravine to the north. To prevent erosion in the ravine from the more concentrated flow, additional measures may need to be taken beyond what is shown on the preliminary plat to prevent erosion and that the site can be graded to direct water accordingly along the east property line. As a condition of approval Staff is recommending that the City Engineer sign off on the grading plan. Miklo stated they have received revised elevation drawing of the proposed buildings and noted that the Code does require the masonry extend along the entire two feet on all sides of the building to protect building siding from lawnmowers and other damage. That will also need to be revised prior to this item going to Council for approval. Staff recommends approval of REZ17-00010 and SUB17-00007, a one lot subdivision and a rezoning of approximately 2.4 acres of land from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS -8) to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) for property located along the north side of Dodge Street Court, subject to resolution of minor technical deficiencies and discrepancies on the preliminary plat and planned development plan and subject to the following conditions: a. Owner shall dedicate sufficient land along the entire property frontage to widen the Dodge Street Court right-of-way to 50 feet as a part of the final plat and planned development plan. b. Development on the subject properties shall be designed to drain on-site storm water away from Dodge Street Court to the extent possible and shall be designed to prevent erosion in the steep ravines and on abutting properties. The City Engineer shall review and approve the drainage plan as a part of the construction drawings for the final plat and planned development plan to ensure these conditions are addressed. c. Building designs shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Design Review Committee to ensure compliance with the planned development standards for townhouse -style buildings. With those conditions Staff finds the rezoning and preliminary plat meet the Comprehensive Plan for this area and is consistent with the general character of the neighborhood. Martin asked about land dedicated to be open space, what are the requirements for that space? Can it never be built upon? Miklo answered that with this planned development they will specify that only these seven units will be allowed to be built and the rest will remain permanent open space. Only if it comes back before Planning & Zoning and City Council could it be reexamined for additional building. Miklo does not anticipate that happening given the topography of this area. Signs asked if there were two single family homes at the end of the street. Miklo confirmed there were single family homes and a series of duplexes in that area. Theobald asked about the good neighbor meeting and if there was a report of that meeting. Miklo said the applicant could comment on the meeting. Planning and Zoning Commission August 17, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 13 Theobald asked if there was anything that needed to be added to this recommendation regarding the access and driveway for the single family house at the end of the street. Miklo said the engineers have looked at it, currently the driveway crosses the property (there is no easement) so the applicant has agreed to formalize the easement and grant rights to that property for use of the driveway. Hensch opened the public hearing. Alan MacVey (1124 Conklin Lane) questioned if the street (Dodge Street Court) was going to be widened. Miklo stated that at this time there are no improvements planned for the street other than putting in a sidewalk. It is the right-of-way, or easement that the City would own is being widened to 50 feet meaning more land is dedicated to City ownership. MacVey stated his concern that with the addition of the townhouses along that road even though they all have access from Dodge Street a lot of them park on the street anyway, and now we are adding seven more which makes it quite crowded. The street is narrow and does not have great pavement. MacVey noted this concern did come up in the good neighbor meeting as well. He would like to see some improvements to that street pavement. Clifton Young (1124 Dodge Street Court) stated that what the developer is doing is fine. He is just concerned about the traffic added to the street and the issues with drainage on the street. He pays $5 a month for drainage fee to the City and his driveway keeps getting eroded by the water that runs down from the slope of the street. He hopes they can fix the drainage issues. Hensch closed the public hearing. Signs move to recommend approval of REZ17-00010 and SUB17-00007, a one lot subdivision and a rezoning of approximately 2.4 acres of land from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS -8) to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) for property located along the north side of Dodge Street Court, subject to resolution of minor technical deficiencies and discrepancies on the preliminary plat and planned development plan and subject to the following conditions: d. Owner shall dedicate sufficient land along the entire property frontage to widen the Dodge Street Court right-of-way to 50 feet as a part of the final plat and planned development plan. e. Development on the subject properties shall be designed to drain on-site storm water away from Dodge Street Court to the extent possible and shall be designed to prevent erosion in the steep ravines and on abutting properties. The City Engineer shall review and approve the drainage plan as a part of the construction drawings for the final plat and planned development plan to ensure these conditions are addressed. f. Building designs shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Design Review Committee to ensure compliance with the planned development standards for townhouse -style buildings. Parsons seconded the motion. Signs noted that it appears that the intent of the developer is to deal with the drainage issues so hopefully that will alleviate the neighbors' concerns. Additionally this proposal puts the property way under density of what it could be so it seems appropriate. Planning and Zoning Commission August 17, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 5 of 13 Theobald is concerned that the conditions listed do not include the issue of the driveway, just the steep slopes to the north. Miklo noted that the plan shows the driveway being paved on the property subject to this rezoning, but the owner of the adjacent property would need to make arrangements for the paving of the remainder of the driveway. He also noted that the City Engineers felt the drainage plan will help alleviate the drainage problems. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. DEVELOPMENT ITEM (SUB17-00009): Discussion of an application submitted by Watts Group Construction for a preliminary plat of Country Club Estates Seventh and Eighth Additions, a 27.95 -acre, 81 -lot residential subdivision located north of Rohret Road and west of Lake Shore Drive. Bochner presented the Staff report and showed pictures of the subject property. This areais in the process of being rezoned from Rural Residential (RR -1) and Interim Development Single - Family Residential (ID -RS) to Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5). The applicant used the "Good Neighbor Policy". A Good Neighbor Meeting and Open House was held on May 25. The subject area is located within the Weber Subarea of the Southwest District Plan. The Southwest District Plan indicates that the undeveloped portion of the Country Club Estates property is suitable for low-density single-family residential development, with a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. This plan show approximately 3 dwelling units per acre, so it falls within the approve range. The subject area is in the process of being rezoned to Low Density Single - Family Residential (RS -5), a zone which is primarily intended to provide housing for individual households. In this zone, the minimum lot size is 8,000 square feet. However, Section 14 -2A -7A of the zoning code provides a density bonus that reduces minimum lot size for dwellings whose vehicular access to garages and off-street parking is restricted to an alley or private rear lane. Under this provision, minimum lot size is reduced to 6,000 square feet and in this subdivision, the lots along Rohret Road are in compliance with this provision. According to the subdivision regulations, block faces along local and collector streets should be between 300 and 600 feet and on arterial streets, the subdivision regulations state that blocks should be longer than 600 feet. All the streets in this proposed development met that requirement except for Sedona Street but because it is longer than recommended there is a pedestrian access trail. The two new streets created in this subdivision are Sedona Street and Yuma Drive. Tumbleweed Terrace will be extended into this subdivision from a prior development. All of these streets meet the subdivision regulations of having a 60 foot right-of- way and a minimum 26 foot street width. The subdivision also includes a private residential alley behind the lots on Rohret Road. Because the alley is an 1100 foot, unimpeded straight road, the preliminary plat includes traffic calming devices to prevent speeding and protect pedestrians. These include two speed tables and a raised crosswalk for the connecting pedestrian trail. The subdivision includes two outlets that provide access easements and open space, which will be deeded to the Country Club Estates Homeowners' Association. To prevent issues with double frontages for lots 72-81, Slothower Road should be vacated. This can be done if and when the land to the west is annexed. Bochner stated that in terms of the infrastructure Rohret Road is a rural cross section with chip Kellie Fruehling From: Anne Berkson <anneberksonlisw@outlook.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 2:04 PM To: Council Subject: rezoning and subdivision for property at the east end of Dodge Street Ct. Dear Council Members, I am writing in opposition of rezoning the area between Dodge St. and Dodge Street Ct. I am a property owner and resident of 1253 Dodge Street Ct. I attended an earlier meeting about the project and expressed my concerns about how the proposed building would negatively impact parking and traffic flow on Dodge Street Ct., add to increased problems exiting onto Dodge Street, invite more noise and disruption in the neighborhood and further disturb wildlife. I of course question the need for additional housing in this area. Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Anne Berkson 1253 Dodge Street Ct. Iowa City, IA 52245 Sent from Outlook I Jun1s NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fo,m 053 C1 AMENDMENT OF FY2017-2018 CITY BUDGET The City Council of Iowa City in JOHNSON County, Iowa will meet at City Hall 410E Washington Street at 7:00pm on 9/5/2017 (nav) lore) ,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 4�1 by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following functions for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity. Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: FY17 Capital Project expenditures carried forward include $14,152,789 for Gateway Project, $13,349,055 for Chauncey Building, $4,450,000 for Public Works Facility , $1,071,133 for Mormon Treck/Benton Right Turn Lane, and Enterprise Fund projects: $2,270,056 for North WWTF Removal and $2,118,352 for Biosolid Dewatering Equipment. FY17 expenditures carded forward include $4,924,297 for Buses and $833,713 for CDBG/HOME. New expenditures include $10,970,000 for bond refundings; additional detail is available in the City Clerk's Office. There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above related to the proposed budget amendment. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non -property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk City Clerk/ Finance Officer Name Total Budget as certified or last amended Current Amendment Total Budget after Current Amendment Revenues & Other Financina Sources Taxes Levied on Property 1 56,458,399 56,458,399 Less: Uncollected Property Taxes -Levy Year 2 0 0 Net CurrentPropartyTaxes 3 56,458,399 0 56,458,399 Delinquent Properly Taxes 4 0 0 TIF Revenues 5 2,333,912 2,333,912 Other Cay Taxes 6 2,720,389 2,720,389 Licenses & Permits 7 1,867,190 1,867,190 Use of Money and Property 8 2,330,393 2,330,393 Intergovernmental 9 29,463,240 6,451,144 35,914,384 Charges for Services 10 46,031,372 46,031,372 Special Assessments 11 1,000 1,000 Miscellaneous 12 3,808,043 192,000 4,000,043 Other Financing Sources 13 17,477,5921 663,000 18,140,592 Transfers In 14 38,537,158 8,351,582 46,888,740 Total Revenues and Other sources 15 201,028,688 15,657,726 216,686,414 Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety 16 24,426,000 136,286 24,562,286 Public Works 17 9,702,697 254,287 9,956,984 Health and Social Services 18 300,000 300,000 Culture and Recreation 19 14,279,568 128,513 14,408,081 Community and Economic Development 20 8,834,675 2,685,092 11,519,767 General Government 21 9,544,370 33,645 9,578,015 Debt Service 22 14,256,417 14,256,417 Capital Projects 23 32,530,291 46,375,321 78,905,612 Total GovernmentAcevitiesExpenditures 24 113,874,018 49,613,144 163,487,162 Business Type/Enterprises 25 59,455,617 28,222,041 87,677,658 Total Gov Ai:dvitles& Business Expenditures 26 173,329,635 77,835,185 251,164,820 Transfers Out 27 38,537,158 8,351,582 46,888,740 Total ExpendlturesiTransfersOut 28 211,866,7931 86,186,767 298,053,560 Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expendituresrrransfers Out Fiscal Year 29 -10,838,105 -70,529,041 -81,367,146 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 133,730,385 133,730,385 Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 122,892,280 -70,529,041 52,363,239 Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: FY17 Capital Project expenditures carried forward include $14,152,789 for Gateway Project, $13,349,055 for Chauncey Building, $4,450,000 for Public Works Facility , $1,071,133 for Mormon Treck/Benton Right Turn Lane, and Enterprise Fund projects: $2,270,056 for North WWTF Removal and $2,118,352 for Biosolid Dewatering Equipment. FY17 expenditures carded forward include $4,924,297 for Buses and $833,713 for CDBG/HOME. New expenditures include $10,970,000 for bond refundings; additional detail is available in the City Clerk's Office. There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above related to the proposed budget amendment. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non -property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk City Clerk/ Finance Officer Name r CITY OF IOWA CIT 09-05-17 COUNCIL ACTION REPO CITY OF IOWA CITY September 5, 2017 Resolution to Amend the FY2018 Operating Budget Prepared By: Jacklyn Budding, Budget & Compliance Officer Reviewed By: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager Fiscal Impact: FY2018 budget revisions funded through new revenues or available fund balance Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Resolution to Amend FY2018 Budget and related schedules Executive Summary: The Finance Department requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for consideration of amending the fiscal year 2018 annual budget on September 5, 2017. This is the first budget amendment for fiscal year 2018. Background / Analysis: Budget amendments are submitted to the Finance Department and reviewed for approval by the Finance Director and City Manager. Requests to carry appropriations over from one year to the next are also submitted and approved in the same manner. A formal recommendation for a budget amendment is then prepared for City Council approval. The State of Iowa allows cities to amend the annual operating budget for supplemental appropriation authority. These changes may include new or revised revenue and expenditure projections, transfers between funds, and capital improvement plan changes. Increased expenditures must utilize available fund balance or additional revenue sources, as the State does not allow amendments to increase property taxes. According to the City's financial policies, amendments to operating budgets will be made only in the following situations: • emergency situations • transfer from contingency • expenditures with offsetting revenues or fund balance • carry-over of prior year budget authority for expenses that had not been paid as of the end of the fiscal year. X CITY OF IOWA CITY -r r a%, COUNCIL ACTION REPORT CITY OF IOWA CITY This proposed budget amendment increases overall revenues and transfers -in by $15,657,726, as shown on Line 15 of the attached notice (see Revenues & Other Financing Sources, lines 1- 15). The majority of the revenues being amended is for intergovernmental revenues, other financing sources, and transfers in. Intergovernmental revenues (line 9) are being increased by $6,451,144, which primarily represents State and Federal grants on buses, capital projects, and HOME/CDBG revenues that are being carried forward from the prior year. Other Financing Sources (line 13) is being amended by $663,000 for UniverCity home sales. Lastly, transfers in (line 14) are being amended by $8,351,582 for transfers being carried forward for the Gateway Project ($8,021,582 from sales tax), for the Landfill Tarp Development System ($90,000 from Landfill operations) and for the Landfill Leachate Pumping Station ($240,000 from Landfill operations). The section entitled Expenditures & Other Financial Uses (lines 16-28) provides for an increase in appropriations of $86,186,767. The majority of the increase in appropriations is related to governmental capital improvement projects that are being carry forward from prior years (line 23) and total $46,375,321. The next largest increase in appropriations is for the Business Type/Enterprise program (line 25) and totals $28,222,041. The increase in this program primarily reflects the carry forward of utility fund capital improvement projects from prior years. The third largest program amendment is for Transfers Out (line 27). This program is being increased by $8,351,582 and reflects sales tax funding for the Gateway Project and Landfill funding for the Landfill Tarp Development System and Leachate Pumping Station projects. The last significant amendment is for the Community and Economic Development program (line 20) and totals $2,685,092.This primarily reflects the carry forward of appropriations for the CDBG/HOME programs and the UniverCity program. The net effect on budgeted fund balances is a reduction of $70,529,041 (line 29). This reduction will be covered through excess fund balances and bond funds and will not affect property tax revenues or levies. The City Budget Amendment and Certification Resolution for the first budget amendment of fiscal year 2018 is attached to this memo along with a detailed list of the individual amendments.