HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-19 Public hearingS q 1 6 11Z_
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 19th day of September, 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 changing the zoning
from Medium Density Single-family
(RS -8) zone to Planned Development
Overlay, Medium Density Single -
Family (OPD -8) zone for 2.4 acres of
property located on Dodge Street
Court.
2. A resolution vacating alley right of
way in Block 44, Original Town Plat.
3. A resolution vacating right of way
adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218
South.
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.
Kellie Fruehling, CITY CLERK
5�
Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner,410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5230 (REZ17-00010)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREE ENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a muZcres
corporation
(hereinafter "Ci " \P' and North Dodge Medical Holdings (hereinafter "Owner").
WHEREAwner is the legal title holder of approximately 2.40of property
located north of DStreet Court, east of Conklin Lane and south of Dod Street; and
WHEREAner and Build to Suit have requested the rezon g of said property from
Medium Density amity Residential (RS -8) to Planned Devel ment Overlay —Medium
Density Single FaRe idential (OPD -8) and submitted a prelim' ary plat and sensitive areas
development plaemp raneously therewith; and
WHEREAS,lanni and Zoning Commission has re awed the proposed rezoning and
determined that plies ith the Comprehensive Pla provided that it meets conditions
addressing the nr neighb hood compatibility with gard to building design, widening of
the street right -oto improv conditions for pedes an access and safety, and careful site
design to addresmwater drai ge; and
WHEREAa Code §41 5 (2017) prov' es that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting a a
regulations, in order to satisfy public ne c
WHEREAS, the Owner acknoH
reasonable to ensure the development
Plan and the need for compatibility with
access, and to address stormwater drain,
WHEREAS, the Owner agrees tpl
conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agr ei
NOW, THEREFORE, in
agree as follows:
1. North Dodge Medical
as:
;ant' rezoning request, over and above existing
us d by the requested change; and
that certain conditions and restrictions are
e property is consistent with the Comprehensive
surrounding neighborhood, pedestrian safety and
of the
this property in accordance with the terms and
is the legal
promises contained herein, the parties
of the property legally described
The East 2384 feet of Lot 3 in Jacob Ricord's s division of the NE '% SW '% of
Section 2, Tw . 79 N, Range 6 West of the 5t' P.W, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Yook 15, page 146, Deed Records of Nhnson County, Iowa. Survey
recorded in tat Book 4, page 119, Plat Records of John County, Iowa. Subject to
easements/and restrictions of record.
And
That art of Lot 2 lying south of the current southeast right-of-wa ine of Iowa Highway
#1, located in the Official Plat of Jacob Ricord's Subdivision of t e NE '/< SW '/4 of
S;, lion 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5t' P.M., now i the City of Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa.
1 of 3
Combined Parcels contain 2.40 acres, and are subject to easements
record.
of
2. The Owner acknowledges that the City wishes to ensure conf mance to the principles
of the Comprehensive Plan and the North District Plan. Furt r, the parties acknowledge
that I Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the Ci of Iowa City may impose
reason le conditions on granting an applicant's rezo g request, over and above the
existing r gulations, in order to satisfy public needs c sed by the requested change.
3. In conside tion of the City's rezoning the ubject property, Owner agree that
development f the subject property will confo to all other requirements of the zoning
chapter, as we as the following conditions:
a. Building desi s shall be reviewed nd approved by the City's Design Review
Committee to nsure compliance ith the planned development standards for
townhouse -style iIdings prior to is uance of a building permit;
b. Owner shall dedic a sufficientI d along the entire property frontage along Dodge
Street Court to we the Dodg Street Court ri
idght-of-way to 50 feet prior to issuance
of a building permit.
c. Development on the su 'ect roperties shall be designed to drain on-site storm water
away from Dodge Street rt to the extent possible and shall be designed to prevent
erosion in the steep ravin and on abutting properties. Prior to approval of the final
sensitive areas develop nt Ian and issuance of a building permit, the City Engineer
shall review and approv the d inage plan to ensure these conditions are addressed.
4. The Owner and City ac nowledge t t the conditions contained herein are reasonable
conditions to impose n the land der Iowa Code §414.5 (2017), and that said
conditions satisfy pubic needs that are used by the requested zoning change.
5. The Owner and Ci acknowledge that in a event the subject property is transferred,
sold, redeveloped or subdivided, all redev opment will conform with the terms of this
Conditional Zoni Agreement.
6. The parties aclYhowledge that this Conditional Zb�
a covenant ru ning with the land and with title to
and effect a9la covenant with title to the land, ur
City of lowaJCity.
The partie further acknowledge that this agreement
all succegsors, representatives, and assigns of the p.
Agreement shall be deemed to be
land, and shall remain in full force
or until released of record by the
inure to the benefit of and bind
7. The O ner acknowledge(s) that nothing in this Conditiona oning Agreement shall be
constr ed to relieve the Owner or Applicant from complyin with all other applicable
local, tate, and federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shabe incorporated by
reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and tha upon adoption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in th Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the Owner's expense.
2 of 3
Dated this day of
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Appro ed by:
City Attorney's Office
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKN
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
This instrument was acknc
Throgmorton and Kellie Fru
CORPORATE A(
STATE OF IOWA
JOHNSON COUN
This instrument/
2017.
North Do a Medical Holdings
0
led before me on
as Mayor and City Clerk,
Notary Public in and
(Stamp or Seal)
TOWLEDGEMENT:
I )
ss:
Y )
was acknowledged before me on
2017 by James
of the City of Iowa City.
State of Iowa
North Dodge Medical
Notary Public in and for said County and State
(Stamp or Seal)
3of3
7 by
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: REZ17-00010
Dodge Street Court
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Karen Howard
Date: August 17, 2017
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.
z
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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 -
8). 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
3
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 thel0 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.
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.
H.
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.
1111:191011A►[s]IZ`L1►1IIIIJa]6101VIIJ_1"g150
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:
John Yapp, Developrpfent SeNites Coordinator,
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
ppdadminlflrepWd menQ
N
WE REZ17-00010 and SUB17-00007
s North of Dodge Street Court
0 0.0275 0.055 0.11 Miles
I I 1 I
z
bi
.q�Tr
i y
t
"4
ILI-
` 1� i` of
L
Prepared By: Sylvia Bodlner
Date Prepared: May 2017
9 s i
1 l:r
bo
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN�
FOCUS FIRST ADDITION
IOWA CITY, IOWA `^
LI ®� Ilk �-
seno�no ��u.o ..o .orzs
W®MM64Y PUl AND
SENSIfNE MFRS
M��
OEVEIOPMEM %AN
t=om
e
w�.
aw�an
,orwscxaaumr
LOT Ko.�
SITE GRADING AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOCUS FIRST ADDITION
IOWA CITY, IOWA
}1MC11Nl�1&
y.: ^'
:54v
s�r..�.s�r"•"• :s ter.
® ----
0 ---®
IWR.AR ugllEtR
[wriFlrt :ygym5
SrtEM(AGAND
SENS➢OEARW
DEVELOPMEWPLAN
FOCUS FIRST
ROOITION
wWnary
�rAisaicWxry
F%
r.� l
As ON MA
IWR.AR ugllEtR
[wriFlrt :ygym5
SrtEM(AGAND
SENS➢OEARW
DEVELOPMEWPLAN
FOCUS FIRST
ROOITION
wWnary
�rAisaicWxry
F%
LCo) l HO
LANDSCAPE AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOCUS FST AOCI,
FOCUS FIRST ADDITION
__
IOWA CITY, IOWA
♦41o9N LEOEND AND ROTE
FOCUS FIRST
ROORgN
47
FOCUS FST AOCI,
LOGTON Mev
♦41o9N LEOEND AND ROTE
FOCUS FIRST
ROORgN
47
FILED
1077f;AY25 Ah 11 55
Gfi}' CLER,;4
FILED
2011[`.AY25 Alsli:55
1-Y CLEPV,
Planning and Zoning Commission
August 17, 2017 — Formal Meeting
Page 2 of 13
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
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
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 2.4 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM*DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY (RS -8) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY- MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD -8) ZONE LOCATED ON DGE STREET COURT. (REZ17-
00010)
WHEREAS, the applica t, Build to Suit, has requested a rezonin of property located north of Dodge
Street Court, east of Conklin ane and south of Dodge Street from edium Density Single Family (RS -8)
Zone to Planned Development erlay—
Medium Density Single Fam' y Residential (OPD -8) Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehens\Plann h District Plan indic es that residential uses are appropriate
for the property; and,
WHEREAS, the North Districts that the design o any development on this property should
be compatible with the adjacent reborhood; and,
WHEREAS, there are sensitintal features on a property, namely wooded steep ravines,
and the sensitive areas ordinancrough the pla ed development process allows flexibility in
the housing types and clustering of development nsit
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commis n
that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan prove
neighborhood compatibility with regard to building de
conditions for pedestrian access and safety, careful si
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides
conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning reque
satisfy public needs caused by the requested Chang ;
r to av id disturbance of these sensitive features;
has r viewed the proposed rezoning and determined
;d t at it meets conditions addressing the need for
widening of the street right-of-way to improve
.e sign to address stormwater drainage; and
at t>e City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
t, oveand above existing regulations, in order to
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed that the p operty shall
and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreeme t attached In
this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THE CITY
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Subject to the C dition
herein, property described below is hereby re c ssified
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
loped in accordance with the terms
ensure appropriate development in
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
al Zoning Agreement a ached hereto and incorporated
from its current zoning dqsignation of RS -8 to OPD -8:
The East 238.86 feet of Lot 3 in J cob Record's subdivision of the NE %<� W '/< of Section 2,
Twp. 79 N, Range 6 West of the 5v' P.M., according to the plat thereof re rded in Book 15,
page 146, Deed Records of Jo nson County, Iowa. Survey recorded in P t Book 4, page
119, Plat Records of Johnso County, Iowa. Subject to easements andrestrictions of
record.
tI. ,
That part of Lot 2 lying south of the current southeast right-of-way line of Iowa Highway #1,
located in the Official Plat of Jacob Ricord's Subdivision of the NE '/4 SW '% of Section 2,
Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5`h P.M., now in the City of Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa.
Combined Parcels contain 2.40 acres, and are subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
N
O
C'
1
r
r
Prepared by: Karen Howard, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-52a�,(�+'EW-000M
ORDINANCE NO.
co
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 2.4 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM*DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY (RS -8) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY- MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD -8) ZONE LOCATED ON DGE STREET COURT. (REZ17-
00010)
WHEREAS, the applica t, Build to Suit, has requested a rezonin of property located north of Dodge
Street Court, east of Conklin ane and south of Dodge Street from edium Density Single Family (RS -8)
Zone to Planned Development erlay—
Medium Density Single Fam' y Residential (OPD -8) Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehens\Plann h District Plan indic es that residential uses are appropriate
for the property; and,
WHEREAS, the North Districts that the design o any development on this property should
be compatible with the adjacent reborhood; and,
WHEREAS, there are sensitintal features on a property, namely wooded steep ravines,
and the sensitive areas ordinancrough the pla ed development process allows flexibility in
the housing types and clustering of development nsit
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commis n
that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan prove
neighborhood compatibility with regard to building de
conditions for pedestrian access and safety, careful si
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides
conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning reque
satisfy public needs caused by the requested Chang ;
r to av id disturbance of these sensitive features;
has r viewed the proposed rezoning and determined
;d t at it meets conditions addressing the need for
widening of the street right-of-way to improve
.e sign to address stormwater drainage; and
at t>e City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
t, oveand above existing regulations, in order to
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed that the p operty shall
and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreeme t attached In
this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THE CITY
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Subject to the C dition
herein, property described below is hereby re c ssified
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
loped in accordance with the terms
ensure appropriate development in
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
al Zoning Agreement a ached hereto and incorporated
from its current zoning dqsignation of RS -8 to OPD -8:
The East 238.86 feet of Lot 3 in J cob Record's subdivision of the NE %<� W '/< of Section 2,
Twp. 79 N, Range 6 West of the 5v' P.M., according to the plat thereof re rded in Book 15,
page 146, Deed Records of Jo nson County, Iowa. Survey recorded in P t Book 4, page
119, Plat Records of Johnso County, Iowa. Subject to easements andrestrictions of
record.
tI. ,
That part of Lot 2 lying south of the current southeast right-of-way line of Iowa Highway #1,
located in the Official Plat of Jacob Ricord's Subdivision of the NE '/4 SW '% of Section 2,
Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5`h P.M., now in the City of Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa.
Combined Parcels contain 2.40 acres, and are subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the
City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance.
SECTION 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 the associated planned
development plan (labeled Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan) and record the same in
the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, pon the final passage,
approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict w' the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinan shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, s ch adjudication shall not affect the validity of the O inance as a whole or any
section, provision or part the of not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VII. EFFECTI DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect a er its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by la*11
Passed and approved this ay of 2017.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
N
Q
c y -f
r
i
..:.R�
cn
a
=�rrr)
xwj
c: -=
CID
r
,n
Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner,410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5230 (REZ17-00010)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), and North Dodge Medical Holdings (hereinafter "Owner").
WHEREAS, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 2.40 acres of property
located north of Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane and south of odge Street; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has requested the rezoning of sai property from Medium
Density Single Family Residential (RS -8) to Planned Developme)dedat
rlay — Medium Density
Single Family Residential (OPD -8); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewproposed rezoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provit meets conditions
addressing the need for neighborhood compatibility with regard tng design, widening of
the street right-of-way to im ove conditions for pedestrian accessafety, and careful site
design to address stormwainage;and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code 14.5 (2013) provides that the Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting n applicant's rezoning requer and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public n ds caused by the reqs
WHEREAS, the Owner acl o edges that certain
reasonable to ensure the development o he propedirty is cc
Plan and the need for compatibility with the urrounng nei
access, and to address stormwater drainage; a11
WHEREAS, the Owner agrees to develop is prop
conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
agree as follows:
1. North Dodge Medical Holdings is the
as:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
change; and
tions and restrictions are
it with the Comprehensive
ood, pedestrian safety and
in accordance with the terms and
N
:s contained Aierein,A e
`�
parties
rn
of the properlj ii al"I es&Ted
3„
M
The East 238.86 feet of Lot 3 in J cob Ricord's subdivisi\Cou
NE '/4 'SW '/4 of
Section 2, Twp. 79 N, Range 6 est of the 5th P.M., acthe plat thereof
recorded in Book 15, page 146 Deed Records of Johnty, Iowa. Survey
recorded in Plat Book 4, page 1 9, Plat Records of JohnsoIowa. Subject to
easements and restrictions of r cord.
And also:
That part of Lot 2 lying south of the current southeast right-of-way line of Iowa Highway
#1, located in the Official Plat of Jacob Ricord's Subdivision of the NE '% SW % of
Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., now in the City of Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa.
Combined Parcels contain 2.40 acres, and are subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
1 of 3
2. The Owner acknowledges that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles
of the Comprehensive Plan and the North District Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge
that 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 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 Owner agree that
development of the subject property will conform to all other requi ments of the zoning
chapter, as well as the following conditions:
a. Building designs shall 'e reviewed and approved by th City's Design Review
Committee to ensure compliance with the planned de elopment standards for
townhouse -style build in prior to issuance of a building pe it;
b. Owner shall dedicate su icient land along the entire pr erty frontage along Dodge
Street Court to widen the odge Street Court right -of -w to 50 feet prior to issuance
of a building permit.
c. Development on the subjec\oab
shall be desig
away from Dodge Street Cotent possible
erosion in the steep ravines ttingprope1and approve the drainage prt of the cotiand planned development pa these co diti
4. The Owner and City acknowledge that the I
conditions to impose on the land under to
conditions satisfy public needs that are caused
5. The Owner and City acknowledge that in
sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all rede
Conditional Zoning Agreement.
ad to drain on-site storm water
id shall be designed to prevent
The City Engineer shall review
ction drawings for the final plat
is are addressed.
tj6ns contained herein are reasonable
'Code §414.5 (2013), and that said
the requested zoning change.
the subject property is transferred,
kwill conform with the terms of this
6. The parties acknowledge that this Condit nal Zoning Ag ement shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land and w' h title to the land, and shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to a land, unless or u it released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge
all successors, representatives,
The Owner acknowledge(s)
construed to relieve the O%
local, state, and federal regi
this agreement shall inure tR the benefit of and bind
assigns of the parties.
nothing in this Conditional Zoning J%greement shall be
or Applicant from complying with all other applicable
The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorp9rated by
reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adffption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the"JphnqW Coupty
Recorder's Office at the Owner's expense.
2of3
Dated this day of
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Mayor
Attest:
Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKN
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
2017.
North Dodge Medical Holdings
This instrument was acknowledged before me�
Throgmorton and Kellie Fruehling, as Mayor and City
M
, 2017 by James
respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
Public iii
p or Seal)
CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY) j
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
as
/ Notary Public in and for said County and State
(Stamp or Seal)
\ , 2017 by
North Dodge Medical Holdings.
3 of 3
REZ17-00010 and SUB17-00007
S North of Dodge Street Court
u u"s u.c:5s r..:1 Hite, Prepared By: Sylvia Buchner
Date Prepared: May 2017
.10
� rx
+ i. «r e,�•., ,gyp, S.
., _:�,�. w+-�•,. w -•fir.:
a
� ••i,9 t✓� lrji� �. , �,r. r
• i� '++x
of 2.396 acres north of Dodge Street Court from RS -8 to � a
UTl Of 1,-W',, CITY
- CA.ROLI �RN..
R$ R33 14..e
� R91 lad
RW R35 01.17Jt_ " R33 0
RA NE C7 IDRS rp;,;, d S
R53
Rss
Rse
_ RS5 Rs3
R35– R:E q Mu
R33 - { R59RSS
p RM R9m I RM
R33 2 I — CN1
RM12 RM12 RM RSE
ftw
FM
RM12 _..
w 1 RM 12 . .__..
�� Z'jIN DODGE S7REET,CT _
KIMBALL , R�
R� R313 R312 �1yNS72� I
_1 AVE P7 / 1'�v = R36 �� IR3121 R3 Rst2�2 8313 __
1
_ U
An application submitted by Build to Suit for the rezoning W2 RM
of 2.396 acres north of Dodge Street Court from RS -8 to , i F=
OPD -8 and approval of the prelimary plat of Focus First
Addition.
BM"9m*,.
Recommendation
a) Owner shall dedicate sufficient land to widen the Dodge Street
Court ROW to 50 feet
b) Development shall be designed to drain stormwater runoff to
away from Dodge Street Court to the extent possible
c) Building designs shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Design Review Committee to ensure compliance with planned
development standards for townhouse -style buildings.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a
vote of 6-0
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: VAC17-00001
Block 44 Alley
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
File Date:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
09-19-17
5b
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern
Date: September 1s`, 2017
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
John Yapp
319-356-5252
Alley right-of-way vacation
To allow vacated alley right of way to be modified or
developed in conjunction with development of
adjacent property
Alley running east -west across Block 44, Original
Town (the block bounded by Gilbert St., Iowa Ave.,
Van Buren St., and Washington St.)
Approximately 5,200 square feet
Access drive; Public (P-1)
North: Commercial and Multi -Family Residential
(CB -5)
South: City Hall (P-1)
East: Mixed Use (EMU)
West: Commercial (CB -10)
August 10, 2017
The City of Iowa City is applying for a vacation of the alley right of way in Block 44, Original Town, City
of Iowa City (see attached map). The South 10' of the West 120' of this right of way was previously
vacated to allow the construction of a City Hall expansion.
The intent of the vacation is to lift the right-of-way designation from the alley to allow it to be conveyed to
Aspen Ventures for redevelopment of the North City Hall parking lot property. A development
agreement for this property has been approved by the City Council, which authorizes the conveyance of
this alley once vacated. When redeveloped, this property will include a parking structure lined with
townhouses and with residential apartments above the parking structure. This parking structure will
2
provide space for city vehicles as well as resident vehicles. When this property is redeveloped, the alley
right of way will no longer be necessary— public needs can be satisfied through the dedication of a
public access easement on the southern 10 feet of the current right of way to provide pedestrian and
vehicular access and to maintain separation between the new building and City Hall.
ANALYSIS:
The following factors are to be considered in evaluating a vacation request:
a) Impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation;
b) Impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation;
c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties;
d) Desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs;
e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property;
f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation.
a) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property:
The alley currently functions as an access drive to the City of Iowa City parking lot both north of the
building and to the east. Because of the parking lot configuration, the alley does not provide
circulation between the surrounding public streets. It does not provide access to private property.
When redeveloped, the new building will replace the existing surface lot to the north. Upon
conveyance of the alley, the City will retain a utility easement and access easement to insure
continued access to the parking area east of City Hall.
b) Emergency and utility and service access:
When the proposed redevelopment is completed, which will include parking for City vehicles, the alley
right of way will no longer be necessary for emergency or service access. There are currently utility
service lines for City Hall within the alley. Because these are not private utility service lines, no private
property owners' utility access will be impacted by this proposed vacation. Any redevelopment will
need to include either the relocation of the existing City service lines or a utility easement must be
established.
c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties
The alley does not provide access to any adjacent private properties
d) Desirability of right of way for access or circulation needs
The primary function of the alley is to provide access to the City parking lot. With redevelopment of
the north City Hall parking lot for private use, the right of way is no longer needed. Access to any City -
owned condominium unit (parking area) will be addressed with the formation of the condominium
regime pursuant to the developer's agreement previously negotiated. The existing access to Van
Buren will be maintained for access to the parking spaces on the east side of City Hall.
e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property
Utilities in the alley include gas, sanitary sewer, and electric services to City Hall. Upon conveyance,
utility easements are necessary unless/until these utilities are relocated.
Upon conveyance to the adjacent property owner, a construction easement to allow for construction of a
new Fire Department deck, foyer, stairs and a ramp will be necessary on a portion of the vacated right of
way. Separation requirements in between the new building and City Hall will also need to be established
in order to maintain existing window, door and other openings on the north side of City Hall.
f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation
There do not appear to be other factors that warrant the retention of this right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of VAC17-00001 a vacation of the alley right
of way in Block 44 of the Original Town Plat, Iowa City, IA excepting the S 10' of the W 120',
ATTACHMENTS:
1.1-ocation map
Approved by:
dL
John Yapp, Development ervice
Department of Neighborhood and
Development Services
J
•� 1„ `o-�s � 1 r
I
i
An application to vacate the alley
right of way in Block 44
it
_°T1
A jiw®Im�
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PFr,
It
A
Z
w Ott r i,
E WASHINGTON S� ■
IOWA AVENLE
MAJOR SITE PLAN
AUGUSTA PLACE
IOWA CITY, IOWA
• s'F/M1AxC. pEY�V WOTY[A�W
ISH'. R[OMMOer� tE. gglMT<
TT.N eb VM. gN�O�T.N6d�
SHEET
01101 -NTE INYdR NIO pMEXEgX qµ
=w DEM THIN
D0RAN
101.aDERM+
W1q BDE li owapo wRMI
4V 101-STCNV0S M
4Vtb-ETOpMpEYlEpSwl
a-oEXEWWTESMDEPE.
a�1- oEX EpM xmEs AXD pETMB
r
..M.N
M
MEY®S
LMEp.IfE6s
iNOYIk1C0
tYaluFpCEYp
ErMYEklrtasEiNnt
SITE LAYOUT AND
DIMENSION PLAN
AUGUSTA
PLACE
JaoE rc
KMAcl
VAT�ryS OF W~W
1
1
MM8 COrv81lTM'T8, INL. I
�1.IDD
S
T
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Ann Freerks, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark
Signs, Jodie Theobald
MEMBERS ABSENT: Max Parsons
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of VAC17-00001 a vacation of the alley
right of way in Block 44 of the Original Town Plat, Iowa City, IA excepting the S 10' of the W
120'.
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of VAC17-00002, a request to vacate
right-of-way adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218 South.
CALL TO ORDER:
Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
VACATION ITEM (VAC17-00001):
Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for a vacation of the east -west alley
right of way in Block 44, Original Town Plat located east of Gilbert Street, south of Iowa Avenue,
west of Van Buren Street and north of Washington Street.
Miklo noted this alley is next to the City Hall building. The alley was originally platted with the
original town plat in 1839. Part was previously vacated to allow the construction of the Civic
Center/City Hall expansion. The proposal is to vacate the remainder of the alley so that it may
be used in conjunction with the new development in the parking lot. This right-of-way has not
been used as an alley since the Civic Center was built, and there are barriers in the way
deterring access through this alleyway. Miklo noted the Staff Report reviews all the items the
City looks at when reviewing a vacation request and they find that this request meets all the
criteria. He added if there are any utilities, they will be relocated or vacated or have an
easement established. This alley does not provide access to any adjacent private properties.
Staff recommends approval of VAC17-00001 a vacation of the alley right of way in Block 44 of
the Original Town Plat, Iowa City, IA excepting the S 10' of the W 120'.
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 7, 2017 — Formal Meeting
Page 2 of 5
Freerks asked about the new parking structure space being used to provide space for City
vehicles and public access easements and if in the past the easements were listed as
conditions to approval. Hektoen clarified that happens at the conveyance stage and in this case
there is a developer's agreement and a sales purchase agreement that list the contingencies
and execution of necessary easements.
Freerks opened the public discusssion.
Seeing no one, she closed the public discussion.
Hensch moved to recommend approval of VAC17-00001 a vacation of the alley right of
way in Block 44 of the Original Town Plat, Iowa City, IA excepting the S 10' of the W 120'.
Theobald seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
VACATION ITEM (VAC17-00002):
Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for a vacation of the unimproved
right-of-way adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218 South.
Miklo stated this area is the former right-of-way of old Riverside Drive. When McCollister
Boulevard was built the alignment of Riverside Drive adjusted to allow for a T intersection and
this piece was left over. There is no City need for the rest of area, The University of Iowa owns
the adjacent property and the intent of the vacation is to allow the conveyance of the right-of-
way to the adjacent property. There are no issues with utilities or public access with this
vacation.
Staff recommends approval of VAC17-00002, a request to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 2222
Old Highway 218 South.
Freerks asked what prompted this vacation request. Miklo explained that it is connected to the
previous alley vacation item on the agenda. The State of Iowa owns the original town platted
right-of-ways. In order to allow the right-of-way to be sold the City is trading the Old Riverside
Drive right-of-way for the alley.
Martin asked why the whole area was not being vacated. Miklo explained that the property to
the east needs that area of right-of-way for access.
Freerks opened the public discussion.
Seeing no one, she closed the public discussion.
Theobald moved to recommend approval of VAC17-00002, a request to vacate right-of-
way adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218 South.
Signs seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
Prepared by: John Yapp, Devel. Services, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5252 (VAC17-00001)
Resolution No.
Resolution vacating alley right of way in Block 44, Original
Town Plat
Whereas, the Ci of Iowa City is applying for a vacation of alley right-of-way in Block 44, Original
Town Plat, which located north of and adjacent to City Hall; Od
Whereas, the alley rl t of way provides access solely to a City Hall parking lot and does not
provide access to any p ,ate
property; and
Whereas, a development a eement has been approv d to permit redevelopment of the City Hall
parking lot north of City Hall; a
Whereas, with redevelopment of a parking lot
longer necessary; and
Whereas, necessary access and utility ea me
conveyance of said alley right of way.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City ounce 1
The vacation of alley right of way in ock 44, O
approved. The right of way is describ as follows:
Alley right of way in Block
the W 120',
Passed and approved this
of City Hall, the alley right of way is no
will be created commensurate with the
the City of Iowa City, Iowa that:
Town Plat, City of Iowa City, is hereby
of the Original Town Pleat, Iowa City, IA excepting the S 10' of
day of
Mayor
Approved by
City Clerk / City Attorney's Office
Ayes: G// Nays: Absent:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
PCDAemplatesNacV-00001 resdubmdoc
@fib � 46 lAYblt
�Il�"a:
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: VAC17-00002
Unimproved S Riverside Drive ROW
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern
Date: September 1, 2017
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
John Yapp
319-356-5252
Right-of-way vacation
To allow unimproved right of way to be acquired by
the adjacent property owner (State of Iowa) at 2222
Old Highway 218 S
West of South Riverside Drive, north of McCollister
Blvd
Approximately 0.44 acres
Public (P-1)
North:
Public (State of Iowa)
South:
Public (City of Iowa City)
East:
Public (City of Iowa City)
West:
McCollister Blvd
The City of Iowa City is applying for a vacation of the unimproved right of way north of McCollister Blvd,
west of South Riverside Drive. The right of way appears to be part of an old alignment of South
Riverside Drive.
The intent of the vacation is to allow it to be conveyed to the adjacent property owner to the north (the
State of Iowa) at 2222 Old Highway 218 S. The City of Iowa City is the abutting owner to the south —
the City has no interest in retaining this segment of right of way.
ANALYSIS:
The following factors are to be considered in evaluating a vacation request:
a) Impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation;
b) Impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation;
4
c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties;
d) Desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs;
e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property;
f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation.
a) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property:
The only property this right of way provides access to is 2222 Old Highway 218 S. The owner of
2222 Old Highway 218 S is interested in acquiring this right of way and adding it to their property.
b) Emergency and utility and service access:
The right of way is not used by emergency service vehicles, and provides no general traffic circulation
function. Public sanitary sewer is in the right of way, for which an easement will need to be retained
when the property is conveyed.
c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties
The right of way only provides access to 2222 Old Highway 218 S. City of Iowa City owns the
property on the south side of the right of way, but does not use it for access.
d) Desirability of right of way for access or circulation needs
The right of way in question appears to be part of an old alignment of S Riverside Drive. S Riverside
Drive now T's into McCollister Blvd to the east. The subject right of way is not used for traffic
circulation.
e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property
Sanitary sewer is located in the right-of-way, and an easement will need to be retained when the right of
way is conveyed to the State of Iowa. Private utilities have been notified, and easements will be
necessary for any private utilities.
f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation
There do not appear to be other factors that warrant the retention of this right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of VAC17-00002, a request to vacate right
of way adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218 S.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location maps
Approved by: ''4
John Yapp, Development Slarivices Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
S
0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 Miles
I 1 1
f.
VAC1 -00002
Riverside Drive Vacation
Prepared By: Sylvia Bochner
Date Prepared: September 201
AL
yam:.. {3'�:• • ,o i �.►� �i �. • .. r
♦.
e
w y•
Mkoft 4
air
w�
f lI
s
I
�
•
z
,
VAC1 -00002
Riverside Drive Vacation
Prepared By: Sylvia Bochner
Date Prepared: September 201
AL
yam:.. {3'�:• • ,o i �.►� �i �. • .. r
♦.
e
w y•
Mkoft 4
air
w�
f lI
s
1 _h 4
�lb
Pry
00 P2R
AO
R
oft
4
1 _
An application submitted by
the City of Iowa City for the
vacation of the right of way
adjacent to 2222 Old Highway
218 South.
U—
f
If i
CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
P1
L2 I S,WI '47'E 1 57.71' 1
• - N58'W'5YW(M) N5B'SY12'N'TR)
73
73.8
SURVEYOR'S NOTE ON Lt:
A STRAIGHT ONE WAS HEIR FOR
THE SWTHY.ESTERLY LINE OF THIS
PARCEL SINCE THE NORTHEASTERLY
FOMT-DF-WAY ONE W Mc STER
BCULEVARD HAD TWD DIFFERENT RADR
DIN EAOT SIDE OF TTTT�HHIIS PARCEL
®
w � M
ggg le,
030
GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET
1'=120'
�-
pOi
-
I
LEGEND AND NOTES
2C2-1
W 1/4 CORNER
PLAT OF SURVEY
I.XCALDESCRTPTON
SEC. 22-T79N-RSW
FOUND STANDARD
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2017085
APoRTON OF W\PANMEM LOI S.LMATFD WSECTON 3;MWNLIUflNORTILRANGE6 WF5TOF
CORICRE7E MONUMENT
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION)TIE'.]TII
(ROAD
PRINCIPALMLTIOIAN, CITY OF IO\VA CTI'. 1O11N50N C011\TY, IOWA. MDR$ PARTNLARLY
R40. PACE 39
CITY OF IOWA CITY
DEsrnIRFnAS Foucws:
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
.LNI'masr.9acEL»TIDES
\ T r LP TMD PF%RPFD N A W4RRANfY
INOTE: THE MST LINE OF TIE SLVTNNEST WE-WARTER
COMMINCE:G AT TOP SOITIINTSTCORNER OF SECTION 33, TUM3IRP M NORTL RANOE 6 W OF
I (60VERNNENT LOTS 5 AND 6) BEARS NDT77`59-E BASED TRI MI PRINCPAL MERIDIAN. CITY OF IOWA CITY, 1IMSON COUFON, IOWA: THENCE
W IOWA STATE PLANE L6RDINATES (SWM ZONE).
NW2T5VE, ALONG THE WF'ST LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 5. A DISTANCE OF 793,R6 FEET. OUNCE
>
I LG
TCN R AUGUST ,., 3ST CES THE SSV32()Ik SN38 FEET TO A POINT ON TTIE NORT{ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF N!"LLISIE0.
IOWA REAL TYE XEMGiN (RM). TIE DISTANCES 910MN
IOWARE CALREAL
ON THE RAT ANE gtWNO D5iW25 AND NOT fRD
FL
TIIESOMEE\S1}ALYRIGIR-03.WAY LMETO
/
ONTTHE
I
A POINT ON SEOM'EANDTIE
IpIM OF BEGI:TING: TIE\CSI NS TJ%1 FCEF l0 A FONT 9AR) NORPLERLY
POINT OF
RC.I-W,
l) LINE
FVAROALONG AID NORTIONESI'RLYRIGF-WAYLINE
OP 0.NFRSNE V WDY19t ALIT SAID RIGIR-0F-WAY
IT 11TOTTIA SIDEN. DRa(VI THENCE
T ESALD
2M CNC7E:
INT ON SAm 50
LPERTY
C 39GW FC 'SV4 S
JRIV71L 6].T FDDR TO A
LI E OF OIlOt ENCS WI AIMS SAID
SOUTUFACTER LINE OF SOOLII RIVERSIDE DRIVE; OWTOF MINN191V. AILNO SAID
RIGHT LINE, $FI.W FEET ISI TIB M OF D LNG 0.49
SOVTIIEA133
DF I ON OY EWRO.
ACR8119.Ill5DllARBFEETSANDI5511D1ECITOEASFAIENTSANO RFSTRICf10NE0E RECORD.
SQU S
`\
I D
F LAW 'NNN
1 FLAT RLIN F -Ar I 66D1-
I
P5T f-1
�A
I
J?irYaA4
1 D� D \ � FPLLRLFRS
1 `- \ RELLR�i LP TTQ /J
,wv6Cr1 F.I.1MY
IMAT101L
A FORTIS" OF CAKRNYENT LOT S
W YG 33-T7BN-Raf
OF THE SM P.M.
CITY OF IDM'A OTC
JOHNSON ORATIA "A
VJm 8V MEYOR. DILIUDINO FDtN OR ORGNMULFN:
C.M D. NEWER, PE R PLS
NNS CONSULTANTS INC.
1917 SWTH MWERT STREET
IMA CNP. IOWA 5220
PHOJE 519-351-8383
SURYEYREWSBTDRF
OIY O'IOMA Ott
PRAAAASTOROROwOff
Cm OF IOWA COY
DATE OF .MED
AUWST 39. 3017
OCNNENTRETSIONFO RATpt
LAND 9M\EYOR
\ I
rpuxp 1/x-. RfeM e'I rWND 1n'. Rfe.w
fF'05f0 F BY T -POST 6-: pLLV
Ht:Riwovlm17YFWNp 1/2"t RCOAAXr MIX
vasm
iie - w1 . �p
�
KgASRL'N �I
USiTILN
� PNV.a IOTA
fl V,SG
A � <
SEAL
vw. Nr 56e er.ne .we
\ T r LP TMD PF%RPFD N A W4RRANfY
I D%
4EED RELLROFD IN DJP' KOI. PA s 5}61;
RCLR¢5 LP T1£ .Llf4�i.1' 4 L
Grr
FFGLT6F.R'S I
>
I LG
..1
\
�J I
`\
I D
F LAW 'NNN
1 FLAT RLIN F -Ar I 66D1-
I
P5T f-1
�A
I
J?irYaA4
1 D� D \ � FPLLRLFRS
1 `- \ RELLR�i LP TTQ /J
,wv6Cr1 F.I.1MY
IMAT101L
A FORTIS" OF CAKRNYENT LOT S
W YG 33-T7BN-Raf
OF THE SM P.M.
CITY OF IDM'A OTC
JOHNSON ORATIA "A
VJm 8V MEYOR. DILIUDINO FDtN OR ORGNMULFN:
C.M D. NEWER, PE R PLS
NNS CONSULTANTS INC.
1917 SWTH MWERT STREET
IMA CNP. IOWA 5220
PHOJE 519-351-8383
SURYEYREWSBTDRF
OIY O'IOMA Ott
PRAAAASTOROROwOff
Cm OF IOWA COY
DATE OF .MED
AUWST 39. 3017
OCNNENTRETSIONFO RATpt
LAND 9M\EYOR
143
\ I
rpuxp 1/x-. RfeM e'I rWND 1n'. Rfe.w
fF'05f0 F BY T -POST 6-: pLLV
Ht:Riwovlm17YFWNp 1/2"t RCOAAXr MIX
vasm
iie - w1 . �p
143
J.M-4Lil LgN1Y.'
.,It To &L,OT ZLRFT. 6R Lr
. LTVA Ory. LPNIY OF J'ADGWL
n'E z AM a MA. RA qAM w.
PKl D. N CO, RPLLWX LP TE
QO J-jC' 1. In. S£SCS ISIS
PWX➢ 1n'. RE➢AR MTX
.ramie. -"`Lw PlAsnc c P Faros
I Isa, vllf/ IM IM I¢N en.}N bo.n.nl .m pgaM etl
�
KgASRL'N �I
USiTILN
� PNV.a IOTA
fl V,SG
A � <
J.M-4Lil LgN1Y.'
.,It To &L,OT ZLRFT. 6R Lr
. LTVA Ory. LPNIY OF J'ADGWL
n'E z AM a MA. RA qAM w.
PKl D. N CO, RPLLWX LP TE
QO J-jC' 1. In. S£SCS ISIS
PWX➢ 1n'. RE➢AR MTX
.ramie. -"`Lw PlAsnc c P Faros
AR: R TENT AM I4f1oDDq - ,,C..Q S YELLOW F,.STIC _ - - -�— - - - --�
{' )� til cm 6&sos 99.T' WNp 1n-. FEW
u0W Pus„c
' - „ $ l3EGN�ll1 ' �, McCOLLISTER Dep /Sm,5 ®AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2017055
^ sw CORNER _ BOULEVARD AREA a 0.44 ACRE
IgG 22-1T9N (19,133 SQ. Ff.)
S rtRw nAsnc z FOND 5/BY R OST
MTH PETAL T-PoST
0.5'3 TO INE EA5
BOON AA. PAGE 22
M
M
CMLENGINEERS
LAND PLANNERS
LANOSURVEYORS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
ENVIROWENTAL SPECIALISTS
1917 S. GILBERT ST.
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
(319) 351A282
,RW W.mmswnsultanls.net
Lute
PLAT OF SURVEY
AUDITORS PARCEL 2017085
(ROAD RIGFR-0FWAY VACATION)
A PORTION OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 5 LOCATED IN
SEC.22-T19N-R6WOME 5TH RM.,
CITY OF IOWA CITY
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
MMS CONSULTANTS, INC.
8/30/2017
&PNS,q O ey FRO BOOL W,
RRN 1193
DannRy. scolc,
MAS •_
c9rocRR S.vet Tb.
RRW�DM 1
ZC1010 39
IC 033&260 Pr. 1
I Isa, vllf/ IM IM I¢N en.}N bo.n.nl .m pgaM etl
REI g��G
/ r
iI D. u`
m—
LLS IONw Nm MIS
��L1FS6i
60185
NF .... ,w..tl EN.I... . St. Wim.
A � <
SEAL
vw. Nr 56e er.ne .we
AR: R TENT AM I4f1oDDq - ,,C..Q S YELLOW F,.STIC _ - - -�— - - - --�
{' )� til cm 6&sos 99.T' WNp 1n-. FEW
u0W Pus„c
' - „ $ l3EGN�ll1 ' �, McCOLLISTER Dep /Sm,5 ®AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2017055
^ sw CORNER _ BOULEVARD AREA a 0.44 ACRE
IgG 22-1T9N (19,133 SQ. Ff.)
S rtRw nAsnc z FOND 5/BY R OST
MTH PETAL T-PoST
0.5'3 TO INE EA5
BOON AA. PAGE 22
M
M
CMLENGINEERS
LAND PLANNERS
LANOSURVEYORS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
ENVIROWENTAL SPECIALISTS
1917 S. GILBERT ST.
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
(319) 351A282
,RW W.mmswnsultanls.net
Lute
PLAT OF SURVEY
AUDITORS PARCEL 2017085
(ROAD RIGFR-0FWAY VACATION)
A PORTION OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 5 LOCATED IN
SEC.22-T19N-R6WOME 5TH RM.,
CITY OF IOWA CITY
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
MMS CONSULTANTS, INC.
8/30/2017
&PNS,q O ey FRO BOOL W,
RRN 1193
DannRy. scolc,
MAS •_
c9rocRR S.vet Tb.
RRW�DM 1
ZC1010 39
IC 033&260 Pr. 1
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 7, 2017 — Formal Meeting
Page 2 of 5
Freerks asked about the new parking structure space being used to provide space for City
vehicles and public access easements and if in the past the easements were listed as
conditions to approval. Hektoen clarified that happens at the conveyance stage and in this case
there is a developer's agreement and a sales purchase agreement that list the contingencies
and execution of necessary easements.
Freerks opened the public discusssion.
Seeing no one, she closed the public discussion.
Hensch moved to recommend approval of VAC17-00001 a vacation of the alley right of
way in Block 44 of the Original Town Plat, Iowa City, IA excepting the S 10' of the W 120'.
Theobald seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
VACATION ITEM (VAC17-00002):
Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for a vacation of the unimproved
right-of-way adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218 South.
Miklo stated this area is the former right-of-way of old Riverside Drive. When McCollister
Boulevard was built the alignment of Riverside Drive adjusted to allow for a T intersection and
this piece was left over. There is no City need for the rest of area, The University of Iowa owns
the adjacent property and the intent of the vacation is to allow the conveyance of the right-of-
way to the adjacent property. There are no issues with utilities or public access with this
vacation.
Staff recommends approval of VAC17-00002, a request to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 2222
Old Highway 218 South.
Freerks asked what prompted this vacation request. Miklo explained that it is connected to the
previous alley vacation item on the agenda. The State of Iowa owns the original town platted
right-of-ways. In order to allow the right-of-way to be sold the City is trading the Old Riverside
Drive right-of-way for the alley.
Martin asked why the whole area was not being vacated. Miklo explained that the property to
the east needs that area of right-of-way for access.
Freerks opened the public discussion.
Seeing no one, she closed the public discussion.
Theobald moved to recommend approval of VAC17-00002, a request to vacate right-of-
way adjacent to 2222 Old Highway 218 South.
Signs seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 7, 2017 — Formal Meeting
Page 3 of 5
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 17, 2017
Signs moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 17, 2017 with edits.
Hensch seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Report from the National American Planning Association Conference. Will defer this item to a
future agenda.
Miklo noted that the Commission had asked staff to check on the compliance of the landscaping
plan for the new medical office building on North Dodge Street and North Dubuque Road.
Staff asked inspectors to look at the site plan that was approved by Staff and what has been
planted. He reported that Staff found that the landscaping does comply with the site plan.
Theobald noted that some of the trees planted are already dead. She recalled more landscaping
be discussed at the Planning and Zoning meeting when this was reviewed. Freerks requested a
copy of the plan that the Commission reviewed at the time the property was rezoned. She also
asked for an itemized account of how the landscaping complies with the requirements in the
zoning ordinance. Freerks added this is an entryway into the City and it needs to be
landscaped correctly. Martin noted that while the most visible side of the building along Dodge
Street has very few windows and trees, the parking lot side of the building is much more
attractive. Miklo said Staff would revisit the plan and report back at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Theobald moved to adjourn.
Signs seconded.
A vote was taken and motion carried 6-0.
s -
Prepared by: John Yapp, Devel. Services, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5252 (VAC17-00001)
Resolution No.
Resolution vacating right of way adjacent to 2222 Old
Highway 218 South
Whereas, the City of Iowa City is applying for a vacation of rig Ftj of way adjacent to 2222 Old
Highway 218 South; and 1
Whereas, the rigof way is part of an old alignment of South Rive side Drive; and
Whereas, the right o ay is unimproved, is not used for ge ral traffic circulation, and is not
planned to be used for g eral traffic circulation; and
Whereas, the right of way is used for access to the pro erty at 2222 Old Highway 218 South;
and
Whereas, it is in the best interests the City to v to the right of way and allow it to be
conveyed to the owner of 2222 Old High y 218 Sout .
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Couhpil of�he City of Iowa City, Iowa that
The vacation of right of way adjacent to 2222 0WHighway 218 South is hereby approved. The
right of way is described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest come of Section , Township 79 North, Range 6 West of
the 5'h Principal Meridian, City of I a City, John n County, Iowa; thence N00°27'59",
along the west line of governmen ce of 5, a distanf 793.86 feet; thence S89°32'01"E,
99.38 feet to a point on the no erly right-of-way line f McCollister Boulevard and the
southeasterly right-of-way line o South Riverside Drive a the point of beginning; thence
N58°33'57"W, 73.87 feet to point on said northerly rl ht -of -way line of McCollister
Boulevard and the northw terly right-of-way line of So h Riverside Drive; thence
N58°02'19"E, along said no hwesterly right-of-way line, 298.8 eet.,
thence S44°58'47"E,
67.71 feet to a point on aid southeasterly right-of-way line o South Riverside Drive;
thence S58°02'19"W, al g said southeasterly right-of-way line, 28 00 feet to the point of
beginning, containing .44 acres (19,133 square feet) and is subje to easements and
restrictions of record.
Passed and approved
City Clerk
day of
\ N
0
20 n P"n, M
C r
Mayor c
Approved by ---{
r
City Attorney's Office
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
PCOftemplateslvad 7-00002 resolution. dm
I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council
of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 19th
day of September, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City 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
a resolution authorizing conveyance of Lot 2 in
the Industrial Park, 420th Street, Iowa City, Iowa,
to Alexander Lumber, Inc.
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.
KELLIE K. FRUEHLING, CITY CLERK
CITY OF IOWA CIT 09.19.1
1
COUNCIL ACTION REPO
September 5, 2017
Resolution authorizing conveyance of Lot 2 in the Industrial Park to
Alexander Lumber, Inc.
Prepared By:
Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed By:
Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Fiscal Impact:
No impact
Recommendations:
Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
Executive Summary:
Alexander Lumber has offered to purchase 11.2 acres in the 420th Street Industrial Park for
$589,495 ($1.21/square foot) to relocate their South Gilbert Street wholesale lumber company.
This is the first purchase offer the City has entertained for land in the 420'" Street industrial park.
Background / Analysis:
The City purchased approximately 173 acres of agricultural land in 2008 to prepare for sale to
industrial users. The site is just east and contiguous to the easternmost industrial parcels which
were privately owned and almost all committed to other users.
In the years since the City's purchase of the land, the City worked to prepare the land as
"shovel -ready' by improving access via 420t' Street, by building Compass Drive to provide
access to the lots north of 420`h St., and by constructing railroad siding and a spur into the park.
All necessary water and sewer trunk lines were also extended to the property line along either
420°i or Compass Drive.
The City has listed the property since 2014 and the current listing agreement is with Lepic-
Kroeger Realtors and the designated broker is Jeff Edberg. On July 13, the City received an
offer from Alexander Lumber, Inc. for Lot 2 of approximately 11.2 acres.
Staff negotiated with Alexander and arrived at a figure of $1.21/sq. ft., or $589,495. On August
15 in an Executive Session, City Council advised staff that this price was acceptable. Thus, the
purchase offer of $1.21/sq ft totaling $589,495 is before Council for consideration. If the sale is
approved, an agreed upon 6% commission ($35,369.70) will be paid to the broker.
Alexander Lumber serves the construction and contractor industry in Iowa City and does not
conduct business as a retail lumber store. They will move their current lumber store operations
from S. Gilbert Street to the Industrial Park and they will maintain their existing cabinetry show
room at its location further south on S. Gilbert St. Alexander's business is considered a
wholesale use which is allowed in the 1-1 Industrial zone.
Alexander Lumber, Inc, is a 125 year old family owned company started in Illinois with 20
locations between Illinois, Wisconsin and now Iowa.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the resolution setting a September 19, 2017 public hearing and
the subsequent resolution approving the sale of the property.
r CITY OF IOWA CITY
^^� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
Aerial photo
I
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO.
Rdsolution authorizing conveyance of Lot 2in the Industrial
Park Alexander Lumber, Inc.
Whereas, the 4201" S et Industrial Park is a 173 -acre shg el ready parcel for industrial use,
which the City has been arketing since acquisition in 200
Whereas, City staff has nego' ted a purchase agreem nt, contingent on City Council approval,
for the sale of Lot 2 (approxima ly 11.2 acres) to Ale ander Lumber, Inc. for $589,495; and
Whereas, following the public heari on the pro sed conveyance, the City Council finds that
the conveyance is in the public interest:,
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Co it of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The purchase agreement with Alex der umber, Inc. is approved, and upon the direction
of the City Attorney, the Mayor a d the CI Clerk are authorized to execute a warranty
deed conveying the City's intere in Lot 2 oft Industrial Park.
2. Th/is
horized to deliver id warranty deed and to carry out any
actate the conveyancer wired by law. o
a "n
—
<rrn i m
Passed anday of m
r
-J
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
420 St, Industrial Park
m
I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY BELT FILTER PRESS REPLACEMENT PROJECT
IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER
INTERESTED PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will con-
duct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
construction of the City of Iowa City Belt Filter Press Replacement Project in said city at
7:00 p.m. on the 19th day of September, 2017, said meeting to be held in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is
cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
This project includes demolition of three existing belt filter presses, procurement and
installation of three new belt filter presses with associated modifications of floor slab,
mechanical piping and electrical systems, conversion of two window sets to coil doors,
replacement of three belt filter press feed pumps and associated piping, replacement of
four polymer pumps; replacement of HVAC exhaust fans; exhaust ducting and odor
control system; and control system modifications and integration. The project is located at
the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4366 Napoleon Street, SE, Iowa City, Iowa.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office
of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested
persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the
cost of making said improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as
provided by law.
KELLIE FRUEHLING, CITY CLERK
CITY OF IOWA CIT 09.19.17
COUNCIL ACTION REPO
September 5, 2017
Resolution setting a public hearing on September 19, 2017 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of
the City of Iowa City Belt Filter Press Replacement Project, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to
place said plans on file for public inspection.
Prepared By: Ben Clark — Senior Civil Engineer
Reviewed By: Tim Wilkey — Wastewater Superintendent
Jason Havel — City Engineer
Ron Knoche — Public Works Director
Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost for this project is $1,790,000 and funds are available
in the Sludge Biosolid Dewatering Equipment Replacement account
#V3141
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
This agenda item begins the bidding process for the City of Iowa City Belt Filter Press
Replacement Project.
Background / Analysis:
The Wastewater Treatment Facility currently operates three belt filter presses as part of the
sludge biosolid dewatering process. These were installed in 1989 and are original to the plant.
All three have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement.
In order to select the replacement equipment best suited for the City's current treatment
process, a request for proposals was issued through the Purchasing Department. Three (3)
qualified manufactures were invited to pilot test their equipment for consideration. The
evaluation and selection criteria included consideration of capital cost, present worth costs of
polymer use and plant staff operational experience ratings. The selected equipment will be
purchased and installed as part of this construction project.
In addition to the new belt filter presses, upgrades will include site piping, air handling
equipment, and ancillary equipment (grinders, mixers, feed pumps, flocculation tanks, etc.).