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Home My WebLink About2017-11-06 CorrespondenceTo: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: REZ17-00001 Preserve at Sandhill GENERAL INFORMATION: 11-06-17 4e(1) STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Sarah Walz Date: October 19, 2017 Applicant: Southgate Developers 775 Mormon Trek Blvd. Iowa City, IA 52246 319-339-9320 Contact: Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: File Date: Mark Seabold Shive Hattery 2839 Northgate Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 319-354-3040 mseabold@shivehattery.com Rezoning from ID -RM to RM -12 To allow a mix of attached housing and multi -family housing Property east of South Gilbert Street, north and south of McCollister Boulevard 21.79 acres Vacant, ID -RM North: Single -Family Residential (OPD -5) and Sand Hill Park (P-1) South: Vacant, County East: Single -Family Residential OPD -5 West: Vacant (CC -2) and City Public Works (P-1) September 14, 2017 45 Day Limitation Period: October 30, 2019 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, Southgate Developers, has requested a conditional rezoning for 21.79 acres of land from Interim Development Multi -family (ID -RM) to Low -Density Multi -family (RM -12) at the intersection of South Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard. The applicant has indicated a desire develop the properties with a mix of row house and townhome-style multi -family units and small to medium size multi -family buildings—four-, eight- and twelve-plexes. The submitted concept plan shows a total of 196 dwelling units. Open space to accommodate stormwater management and a small park is located between the single-family neighborhood on McCollister Court and the new development with Preserve Way proposed as a single -loaded street north of McCollister Blvd. An extension of Covered Wagon Drive, south of McCollister Boulevard, would also be a single -loaded street with the area to the north providing stormwater detention for an existing subdivision. A pedestrian street at the center of the development provides connection between Gilbert Street and the established The applicants held an open house on October 10 to introduce their concept. Property owners within 300 feet of the proposed rezoning were invited to attend. ANALYSIS: Comprehensive Plan: The subject properties are located in the South Planning District. The Comprehensive Plan (South District Plan) designates these properties as appropriate for Low to Medium Density Mixed Residential with Multi -family housing along both the north and south side of McCollister at the intersection with South Gilbert Street. The plan describes "Low to Medium Mixed Residential' as follows: "Intended for medium- to high-density single family residential development, including small lot detached single family units, zero lot line development, duplexes and townhouses. Suitable for sites where a single loaded street is desirable to provide visibility and access to public open space or where clustering is desirable to protect sensitive environmental features. Low density multi -family structures may also be considered if buildings are designed in a manner that is compatible in scale and design to the lower scale residential buildings in the neighborhood (e.g. triplexes, four-plexes, or six-plexes). Higher density housing should be located at the edges of neighborhoods, principally in areas with good street connectivity, access to open space or parks, trails, and transit." [page 52, South District Plan] The "New Residential Development' section of the plan calls for compact and connected neighborhoods, integrating a variety of housing types to serve residents at the various stages of life, with a mix of multi -family and attached housing in areas along busier street frontages or in areas bordering open space. The additional density is, in part, intended to improve the feasibility of transit service and enhance market potential for nearby commercial areas. The plan refers to "Missing Middle" housing types that are similar in scale and character to single-family detached housing—ranging from duplexes and triplexes to smaller multi -family apartment buildings. The plan calls for blocks and buildings of exceptional design to maintain an attractive residential character along streets and provide safe and inviting living environments for residents. The plan encourages and landscaped front yards or courtyards with parking located to the rear of building to enhance the park like setting and to encourage walking and biking. The applicant has proposed a concept plan that includes a variety of attached and multi -family housing types arranged in a block pattern that is walkable in scale and integrated with adjacent streets. The concept includes a pedestrian street that connects into the neighborhood trail system and preserves open space and includes common green space within the central blocks to serve as an amenity for the residents. The concept shows transitions from lower density—a mix of townhome style units and four-plexes at its north end to eight-plexes just north of McCollister Boulevard, leading to twelve-plexes along the south property line. An east -west pedestrian street is proposed midway between where Preserve Way and McCollister Blvd. intersect with Gilbert St. The pedestrian street provides access from the existing neighborhood trail through the center of the proposed development to Gilbert Street. The pedestrian street will be treated as a public street in terms of setback and orientation of buildings, location and screening of adjacent parking areas, and required lighting and landscaping. The pedestrian street must conform to standards for pedestrian streets provided in the Riverfront Crossings Plan. Current Zoning: The purpose of the Interim Development Zone (ID) is to provide for areas of managed growth in which agricultural and other non -urban uses of land may continue until such time as the City is able to provide City services and urban development can occur. The Interim Development Zone is the default zoning district, to which all undeveloped areas should be classified until City services are provided. Upon provision of City services, the City or the property owner may initiate rezoning to zones consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The current ID zoning allows only limited uses, such as agricultural uses by right, so a rezoning is necessary to allow development of this property. Proposed Zoning: The purpose of the Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) zone is to provide for the development of high density, single-family housing and low density, multi -family housing. This zone is intended to provide a diverse variety of housing options in neighborhoods throughout the city. Careful attention to site and building design is important to ensure that the various housing types in any one location are compatible with one another. The applicant is seeking a conditional rezoning from Interim Development Multi -family (ID -RM) zone to Low Density Multi -family (RM -12) zone in order to allow for the development of a concept plan with a mix of multi -family uses, including 12-plexes, 8 plexes, 4-plexes, and townhouse style multi -family buildings. The area north of McCollister Blvd. contains 13.9 acres (12.8 acres net) with 109 units of housing (9 units/acre net). The area south of McCollister Blvd. contains 7.9 acres (6.4 acres net) with 87 dwelling units shown (11 units/acre net). The applicant has indicated a desire to limit the number of units north of McCollister Blvd to no more than 115 units. No such density restriction is proposed for area south of McCollister. More than one fifth of the units (22%) north of McCollister Blvd. are one -bedroom units with the remaining being two-bedroom units. South of McCollister Blvd. more than a quarter of the units are one -bedroom units (27%). Given the growth in the student housing market, even in locations some distance from the university campus, staff recommends limiting the development to one - and two-bedroom units, which provide more affordable housing type and adds to the diversity of housing options available in this part of the South District. The applicant has indicated that the concept plan relies on waivers of the principal building setback standards along McCollister Blvd. (reducing the 40 ft setback from arterial streets to 25 ft.) and along Preserve Way and Covered Wagon (reducing the setback for multi -family structures from 20 ft to 15 ft). Waivers will be requested through Planned Development (OPD/RM-12). Compatibility with the Neighborhood: The proposed development is set at a slightly lower elevation than existing single-family homes on McCollister Court. The concept plan shows a single loaded street that, in combination with the open space area set aside for stormwater detention, provides more than 100 feet of separation between the existing single-family development the proposed development. South of McCollister Blvd., a stormwater basin to the east of Covered Wagon provides additional separation between single-family and multi -family uses. Townhome and row house style multi -family buildings along with three four-plex buildings line Preserve Way, facing toward the existing single-family housing on McCollister Court. Higher density multi -family units are placed near the intersection of Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard, and at the interior of the development, along the pedestrian street. Row house type multi -family buildings line both sides of McCollister Blvd. transitioning to eight- and twelve- plexes to the south. The proposed row house style units have detached garages located immediately to the rear 4 Surface parking for the townhomes and other apartment buildings is located at the center of the each block and must be set behind the front face of the buildings and screened from view of the public street or pedestrian street. The concept plan shows compliance with these requirements except for two small areas of parking on lots 1 and 2, where parking areas do not appear screened from Gilbert Street. These areas would need to be screened from view, a low wall or fence is recommended in order to define the private space. The proposed concept shows some detached garages within each parking area, however these are not immediately adjacent to the dwelling units. The applicant has indicated that the concept focuses on the property's location close to Trueblood Recreation Area, access to the regional bike trail system along with the ample open space within and surrounding the development to attract residents who, perhaps, are less reliant on cars or for whom open space is a higher priority than sheltered or attached parking. Both the RM -12 zone and the South District Plan call for careful attention to site and building design. In order to achieve higher density development and acceptance of higher density housing types, the plan calls for "exceptional building design." This is emphasized in areas that provide the entrance to the central neighborhoods along McCollister Blvd. and in areas adjacent to Trueblood Recreation Area. The plan notes the substantial public investment in the surrounding trail system, parks, and the new south elementary, which have set the stage for higher quality development in this area of the South District. While the applicant has proposed a "modern farmhouse" style, neighbors have expressed concern with the design of the buildings in terms of their lack of variation and articulation across so many buildings and blocks. The uniformity in design of the various buildings types across the 5 -block development area reduces the sense of diversity of housing envisioned in the concept and does not, in the view of staff, complement the character and diversity of housing styles in the adjacent neighborhood. Staff has not reviewed detailed plans for the buildings as part of, however concepts are shown with the application and were presented at the neighborhood open house. All buildings are required to meet the multi -family design standards. Staff recommends the following additional standards to ensure that the proposed multi -family housing types are similar in character to single-family detached housing and provide a thoughtful transition to the existing single-family neighborhood. • Building entrances: Buildings must be oriented to the street (including the pedestrian street) with the street facing fagades featuring a main entrance. The multi -family standards recommend that the main entrance be designed a with a canopy, pilasters and pediments, or transom windows. Staff recommends that all building entrances include awnings or other protection from weather as the concept plan does not provide attached or covered parking for all units. This will also provide additional articulation to the buildings (see below). • Building articulation: In the RM -12 zone, street facing walls that are greater than 50 feet in length must be articulated with bays, recesses, or projections. For attached single- family housing, the code stipulates that when 4 or more units are attached, the units must be articulated through various changes in building material (brick, stone or other masonry material) and/or by distinguishing each unit architecturally through a change in street facing wall -plane with a corresponding job in the roofline. Given the number of multi -family buildings proposed for the site, greater articulation seems appropriate to mimic or complement the diverse character of nearby single-family housing. Staff recommends that townhome and row house -style units meet the design feature standards in the zoning code. • Building design: The design standards for attached single-family units require eaves of no less than 12 inches. This articulation would complement the adjacent single-family 5 neighborhood and reduce long-term maintenance for roofs and siding material in our climate. Staff recommends that all buildings follow the standards for eaves as well as the Central Planning District guidelines with regard to trim elements. These elements in combination with the requirements for entrance awnings can help to provide additional articulation and are not inconsistent with the agrarian vernacular that is inspiration for the development. • Building designs to be approved through design review. • Buildings should be constructed of durable, high quality building materials. The standards in table 2G-8 of the Riverfront Crossings Form -based Code will serve as a reference. • Given the location of the property, adjacent to Sand Prairie Park and Trueblood Recreation Area, staff recommends that landscape screening be designed to complement the prairie landscape that characterizes these open spaces. The applicant should rely on guidelines provided by the Johnson County Recommended Plant List provided by the Bur Oak Land Trust. We have relied on this standard in other areas adjacent to permanent natural open space. Traffic Implications: South Gilbert Street is a north -south arterial street, designed to accommodate high traffic volumes across the city, providing a connection to the Downtown and University campus. McCollister Boulevard is also designated as an arterial, providing connections to Mormon Trek Blvd. and Old Highway 218/Riverside Drive to the west. A planned eastward extension of McCollister Blvd. to S. Sycamore Street is schedule in the 2018-2019 Capital Improvement Program, with construction in 2019. Most vehicle traffic from the proposed development will likely travel on Gilbert to and from the Downtown/campus area and commercial areas on Highways 6 and 1 or west on McCollister to 218 or Riverside Drive. Until such time as the McCollister Blvd. extension is completed, some portion of east -west vehicle traffic will rely on Langenberg Avenue, a residential street for which traffic calming measures (speed humps) have been installed. Transit service is not currently available to this location, though the extension of McCollister may increase the opportunity for service. A 2016 traffic study determined that a traffic signal or roundabout is warranted at the intersection of South Gilbert St. and McCollister Blvd. due to crash history and peak hour delays. The City has also received numerous complaints from regarding pedestrians having difficulty crossing the intersection to access Trueblood Recreation Area. An improved intersection will be included in the McCollister extension project. An ongoing study of the Gilbert Street corridor also indicates that the portion of the roadway, south of Highway 6, may be appropriate for a road diet. A four- to three- lane conversion could improve the overall safety of the roadway and provide opportunity for pedestrian refuge islands making it easier for pedestrians to cross. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of REZ17-00001, to conditionally rezone from Interim Development Multi -family (ID -RM) to Low Density Single-family (RM -12) for 21.79 acres of property located adjacent to the intersection of South Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: • Substantial compliance with the concept plan submitted with regard to street and block layout (including pedestrian street), building types, building locations, location of surface parking areas and covered parking, location and size of open spaces, and sidewalk and trail connections. • The proposed pedestrian street must meet the standards for pedestrian streets provided in N the Riverfront Crossings Plan. • Townhouse and row house style multi -family buildings must comply with the attached single- family housing standards for entrances and design in the zoning code. • Eaves and window and doorway trim will be required on all buildings according to the attached -single family housing standards. • Building designs to be approved through design review. • Buildings shall be constructed of durable, high quality building materials. • Landscaping must comply with recommended plant list provided by the Johnson County Recommended Plant List provided by the Bur Oak Land Trust. • Overall density of the development should not exceed • 115 units north of McCollister Blvd., 20% of which should be one -bedroom units—the remainder being 2 -bedroom units. • 90 units south of McCollister Blvd., 25% of which should be one -bedroom units—the remainder being 2 -bedroom units. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Concept Plan 3. Correspondence Approved by: John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Sarah Walz From: glennlynn2006@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 5:53 PM To: Sarah Walz Cc: kalpal2@brentopalmer.com; ahachtman3@yahoo.com;joleah-shaw@uiowa.edu Subject Re: Sandhill Estates Rezoning Hi Sarah. The "Good Neighbor' meeting will be our 3rd or 4th that has been held. I can speak for the neighborhood because we have had so many meetings already. We were told by Southgate after the first round of meetings that they would entertain duplex/zero lot style housing which was well received by the nelghborhood. At the last meeting, an entirely different concept was proposed. Not well received. I was told by Southgate that the city is pushing this development style. No one here wants this type of development. No one. Not sure what the meetings accomplish other than to tell us what you plan to do. It will negatively Impact our property values. The townhouse concept will be cheap homes that attract neighbors we don't want. And when they don't sell, they will be rented attracting the same. I will certainly be at the meeting and will be front and center in fighting this development any way I can. Glenn Sarah Walz From: Shaw, Joleah A <joleah-shaw@uiowa.edu> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 10:00 AM To: Sarah Walz Cc: kalpal2@brentopalmer,com; ahachtman3@yahoo.com; glennlynn2006@yahoo.com Subject: RE: [Extemall Re: Sandhill Estates Rezoning Hello Sarah.... My name is Joleah Shaw .... and I am the secretary of the Sandhill Estates Homeowners Association. I was unable to attend the re -zoning meeting. However, I can assure you that Glenn is speaking for our entire neighborhood. The last presentation of condos/townhouses did not go over well at the last "good neighbor" meeting and that Is to put it quite mildly. The residents have been even more vocal about their opposition during HOA meetings and general conversations between the residents/neighbors of Sandhill Estates. It's to our understanding that all of the other "parts" of Sandhill Estates will be single family homes and we were all originally presented with the idea that the newest additions to Sandhill Estates near Gilbert Street would be the same or would be zero lot/duplex units. The most recent plans of condos/townhouses/apartment buildings seems to be a very "UN -INVITING" entrance to our neighborhood with large parking lots, large garages, and garbage dumpsters. As you can imagine we are having a difficult time in figuring out how these multi -unit buildings would frt into our homeowner's association. Clearly our HOA rules and covenants would not "fit" these new additions.,.. especially if they are multi -unit buildings and eventually become rental property. I am confident in saying that I speak for most of our HOA that we are wanting the new development near Gilbert Street/McCollister Blvd to remain uniform with the rest of our neighborhood as single family homes ... or at the very least zero lot/duplexes. I too will make every effort to attend the "good neighbor" meetings. Thank you[ -Joleah Shaw 785 McCollister Ct Iowa City, IA 52240 319-321-9025 Sarah Walz From: Sue Gnewuch <Isgnewuch@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 9:25 AM To: Sarah Walz Subject: Preserve@Sandhill Hi, Sarah. Thanks for the Information you were able to provide at our neighborhood meeting last night. We realize that this project will go forward in the near future, but were wondering if we have any input in the asethetics of the design of the buildings. We think that In order to preserve our property values, that is a concern for us. The pictures appear to show very inexpensive units and don't seem to us to represent the neighborhood look. 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W" 40 SouthGate C OM VA N I Es SHIVEFIATTERY modem farm house design condominium interiors neighborhood paA I 4 fa� A DESIGN IMAGERY PRESERVE SANDHILL IuwA Cl". RAM SouthGate COMOAH I ES SHIVCFIATTC--RY r _ AA • i J s- F .. lo� ^* k T = A" 4 AERIAI VIEW - OCTOBElk 2017 NEIGHBORHOOD ,\All TING PRESERVE SANDHILL ION'.A1 Ill. 11k'n s y ` � " d -4a, ®SouthGate CO M O AN I i• SHIVC-I-IATTCRY EMBUILDING AWNS O N PRESERVE AT SANDHILL all SHIVC-HAM ERY Bob Miklo From: Richard Stapleton <rich.stapleton73@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:34 PM To: Bob Miklo Subject: Zoning Meeting 10/19 Dear Mr. Milklo, I am writing to you as my wife and I are unable to attend the Zoning meeting on 10/19/2017. We are strongly opposed to the rezoning proposal by SouthGate. We do not wish any new homes, especially multi -family homes to be built in the proposed area until the city provides us along with our neighbors with a solution to the traffic concerns in our neighborhood. As it is, it is nearly impossible to cross Gilbert from McCollister Blvd during morning and evening rush hour. The traffic cutting through on Langenberg is horrible. There have been several times when I have nearly been hit by cars crossing the road or stopping to get the mail. We believe this issue should be resolved and home should be built on the current empty lots before any rezoning is considered. Sincerely, Richard Stapleton and Poorani Sekar 1153 Langenberg Ave. Iowa City, IA 52556 (641)233-8959 11-06-17 4f(11 Kellie Fruehling From: Kristin Johnson <sunshineariel99@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 2:29 PM To: Council Subject: Thank you for your no -pesticide policy in park grounds Dear City Council: I want to thank you so much for your no -pesticides policy in the public parks. It protects all living beings, from children to adults and pets. It also helps with water quality and bio -diversity. Thank you so much. Kris Johnson Kellie Fruehling From: MARY Kirkpatrick <PATCHWORKMARYJ@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 8:58 PM To: Council Subject: Thank you for pesticide free parks! I am so grateful to live in a city that does not spray toxic pesticides on our parks) I This helps to keep children, adults, our water and wildlife protected from dangerous chemicals. Thank you for this great decision-making) I Mary Kirkpatrick 431 Elmridge Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245 Kellie Fruehling From: Linda Quinn <quinnhenry@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 3:02 PM To: Council Cc: pa rksa nd recreation Subject: Pesticide -Free parks Hello Council Members, Thank you for taking notice of the health risks posed by pesticides. I appreciate your work to make a change in lawn management for city parks and recreation areas. Putting health issues above the cosmetic appearance of grounds is a big shift in our cultural thinking. As committee chair on the local Good Neighbor Iowa campaign, I talk about your new practice frequently; always commending your efforts. But I'm surprised that many community members do not know about the risks to child health & urban water. You are leading the way to protecting child health, water quality and biodiversity. Thank you! Linda Quinn 2949 Creighton St, Iowa City From: Tom Birkenholz <tbirkenholz@preucil.org> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 9:42 AM To: Council Subject: letter to City Council re Northside Neighborhood parking issues 10-2017.pdf Attachments: letter to City Council re Northside Neighborhood parking issues 10-2017.pdf City Council: Attached, please find feedback from Preucil School of Music on the parking issues in the Northside neighborhood. If you have any questions please reach out to either of us. Tom or Sonja 1� Tom Birkenholz Administrative Manager Preucil School of Music 524 North Johnson Street Iowa City, IA 52245-2840 Phone 319-337-4156 Voice Mail 319-337-7422 ext 101 Fax 319-337-9502 tbirkenholz@preucil.org www.preucil.org PREUCIL SCHOOL of MUSIC Sonja Zeithamel Director Preucil School of Music 524 North Johnson Street Iowa City, IA 52245-2840 Phone 319-337-4156 Voice Mail 319-337-7422 ext 103 Fax 319-337-9502 szeithamel@preucil.org www.preucil.org October 18, 2017 Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council Members: Preucil School of Music has resided at the historic CSPS building at 524 N Johnson since 1975. The School has been a positive influence on the neighborhood and a responsible neighbor for over 42 years. We would like inform the Council of the parking needs for our School as you discuss the broader parking issues in the Northside Neighborhood. Work Week: The School's parking needs fluctuate with the curriculum of the school and there is a need for on -street parking seven (7) days a week. The School has a parking lot with eight (8) spaces which is generally sufficient for the needs of our staff and faculty during the work week mornings. However, the School's parking needs increase as students begin to arrive around 2:30 pm for lessons (after the Iowa City public schools have let out). Depending on the day, the school can average 10-15 students in the building at one time. Students are accompanied by parents who will either park in remaining School parking spaces or on the street. Faculty arriving after 3:00 pm typically have to park on the street. Faculty often teach until 9:00 pm during the work week. Our families are allowed to park in the Horace Mann lot after 5:00 pm as long as there is no event at Mann Elementary. The School's on -street parking needs increase on Mondays, September through February when an orchestra of approximately 30 students rehearses from 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm. Many of these parents will be parked on the street while they stay for the rehearsal. Weekends: The Preucil School of Music building is used seven days a week during academic calendar. The School academic year mirrors that of Iowa City schools. Lessons and recitals are common on Saturdays and Sundays. Recitals can have a few dozen families attend who will park in the spaces available in the neighborhood. Impact: If the immediate neighborhood surrounding Preucil School of Music were to go to a daytime residential parking permit program, the business of the school would be severely affected as our student families would have no place to park without a permit. Purchasing and issuing daily parking permits would be a huge burden on the business of the school. If the immediate neighborhood surrounding Preucil School of Music were to go to a work week, two to three (2-3) hour parking limit between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, there would be minimal impact. Our families are rarely at the building for over an hour and our teachers generally arrive around 3:00 pm. Some of our faculty might occasionally need a "parking permit' in this scenario. We do notice several work commuters (and university students) parking in front of our building or in the neighborhood during the work week. These individuals appear to work downtown or on campus, yet park in the neighborhood and walk toward downtown. Though parking can be a challenge for some of our faculty, staff and families at certain times of the day, one can typically find parking within a 2-3 block radius. We are content with the current neighborhood parking regulations and don't feel the need for any more parking regulations. Currently, parking is on one side of the street every other day except Sundays. We understand your dilemma in addressing the parking issues. We plan to attend the November 61h Council Meeting and will be available to answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions, please contact myself or Tom Birkenholz at 319-337-4156 or tbirkenholz@preucil.org. Thank you for managing the business of the city. Sincerely, Sonja Zeithamel Director 7171-076-1-7 Kellie Fruehling LEL3) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hello City Council members, Haygood, Hallee <hallee-haygood@uiowa.edu> Monday, October 23, 2017 5:39 PM Council Simpson, Jacob D; Sharma, Tejasvi Joint Resolutions Joint Resolution l.pdf; Joint Resolution 2.pdf My name is Hallee Haygood and I am the Speaker of the Senate for the University of Iowa Student Government, or UISG. I am reaching out to you with Joint Resolutions 1 and 2, pieces of legislation written and passed by UISG and the Graduate and Professional Student Government, or GPSG. It was passed at the Joint Session in September, where members of Shared Governance came together to discuss issues being addressed this year. Our branches so appreciate all of the work that you do and called for support from you within the pieces. You will find the resolutions attached. Our UISG and GPSG Presidents have been CC'd on this email. Let me know if you have any questions! Best, Hallee Haygood (she, her, hers) Political Science, Ethics & Public Policy I University of Iowa '18 Speaker of the Senate I University of Iowa Student Government Strategic Communications Assistant College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Alternative Spring Break Site Leader Hawkeye Service Teams hallee-haygood@uiowa.edu 1951.764.0047 JOINT STUDENT GOVERNMENTS Annual Joint Student Governments Session September 19, 2017 J.R-1 Spousal- UISG Senator Prendergast and [GPSG] Committees: Govemme Relations Joint Senate Actio ass ailed fabled A Joint Resolution On the subject of student voter registration and active civic engagement. Section 1. Short Title This resolution may be cited as the "Joint Resolution on Voter Registration and Civic Engagement." Section 2. Background While millennials are the largest and most diverse generation in history, they vote at rates much lower than expected. In 2014 19.9 percent of individuals ages 18-29 voted population. In 2016, 50 percent of young adults age 18-29 votedz. Millennials have the opportunity to make their voices heard when they vote. In the last year, UISG and GPSG have worked to increase voter registration, voter engagement, and civic engagement efforts on the University of lows campus. Through a partnership between UISG and GPSG, Turbo Vote, an online tool providing voter registration assistance and election reminders has been provided to our campus. Section 3. Position As a result of young people historically voting at lower levels and a lack of opportunity for students to become civically engaged on our campus, student issues have not been elevated to the proper level. A number of our peer and Big Ten institutions have dedicated more monetary and staff resources to vomer registration and civic engagement. For student issues, such as tuition affordability, jobs for graduates, and mental health finding to be taken seriously, students must vote and become an engaged member of their community. A component of the Iowa Challenge is Engage. UISG and GPSG have made it their mission to engage our campus in the world around them, be it through voter registration, advocacy efforts, or bringing elected officials to campus. Now, therefore, be it Resolved, UISG and GPSG will continue their partnered efforts to increase voter registration and electoral participation at the University of Iowa. Resolved UISG and GPSG will work to foster a more civically engaged university of Iowa through voter registration events and registering students to vote, education on current government affairs that ' http://civicyouth.orpf2014-youth-tumout-and-youth-registration-mtes-lowest-aver-recorded-changes- essential-in-2016/ 2 h4://ctvicyouth.org/quick-facts(youth-voting/ affect students, increasingly engage with the student population to provide opportunities for civic involvement, and pursuing opportunities to interact with elected officials and candidates_ Resolved, UISG and GPSG will encourage the University of Iowa administration to increase oar campus' civic engagement efforts in coyjunction with the student governments, faculty senate, and staff council. 4. Enactment Clause Be it enacted by University of Iowa Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government upon the signatures of President Simpson and President Sharma - I hereby attest and certify that this bill originated from the 2017-2018 Student Senate Session 1�04 Q UISG Speaker of the Senate Haygood I hereby attest and certify thafthis resolution originated from the 2017-2018 Joint Governments Session, SG -Secretary Phalen APPROVED on 2017 President Simpson PSG Picsident Sharma JOINT STUDENT GOVERNMENTS Annual Joint Student Government Session September 19th, 2017 J.R.2 Sponsors: UISG Senator Sanchez Committees: Student L' ommittee Joint Senate Action P ailed/Tabled A Joint Resolution On the subject of student -oriented affordable housing in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty. 1. Short Title This resolution may be cited as the "Joint Resolution on Affordable Housing"% 2. Background In 2016, a survey administered by the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) found that undergraduate students' average off -campus rent was $564. A full-time undergraduate student working a campus job at the maximum number of horns allowed per week (20) at a minimum wage university job ($8.20/ hr) would cam $656 before taxes. Thus, the average undergraduate student rent is 85.98% of the aforementioned undergraduate student earning potential. Likewise, room and board costs make up 46% of resident undergraduate students' average cost of attendance. Graduate Teaching Assistants ('fA) and Research Assistants (RA) in half -tune appointments earn $1,901.60 per month before taxes[. In 2011-2015, the U.S. Census Bureau reported the median rent for a unit in Coralville was $7932 and in Iowa City, the median rent for a unit was $8653. A graduate TA or RA living in Coralville, paying median rent, would spend 41.7% of their monthly income on housing and a graduate TA or RA living in Iowa City, paying median rent, would spend 45.5% of their monthly income on housing. In defining the people who need affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) says, "Families who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing t httns•//www Brad ulowa.eduigraduate-assistant-emglovment-2017-'018 � I�tps•Pwww ceustts goYfqulckfacts,'focNtableicoralvillecitviowa USIHSG86021i a httns;.'hvww.census.aov�quickfaets'iacUWble%towacitvcitkiowa.co[alviltecitviowa.USiASG860215 are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty gffording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care "4. It is clear that the people HUD is referencing includes students. However, there are few opportunities for students to find affordable housing. The rising costs of rent, given the fixed incomes of students, is a growing burden on undergraduate students, graduate students, and their families and may inhibit their access to adequate food, clothing, medical care, and a quality education. Section 3. Position Resolved The University of Iowa Student Government and the Graduate and Professional Student Government strongly encourage affordable housing measures within the University community; and Resolved, we encourage the University of Iowa and the cities of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to collaborate in order to achieve a more affordable housing market for students and community members; and Resolved we encourage the cities of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to continue to implement economic policies that benefit students; and, Resolved, this document will be sent to the City'Councils of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty; and, Resolved, this document will be sent to the University of Iowa administration 4. Enactment Clause Be it enacted by University of Iowa Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government upon the signatures of President Simpson and President Sharma I hereby attest and certify that this bill originated from the 2017-2018 Student Senate Session. OF. UISG Speaker of the Senate Haygood I hereby attest and certify that this resolution originated from the 2017-2018 Joint Governments Session. APPROVED on 6A. --. 2017 It v r� GPSG President 11-06-17 4f(4) Kellie Fruehling From: Davison, Jennah R <jennah-davison@uiowa.edu> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 4:14 PM To: Council Subject: Interview: Tobacco/Smoking/E-Cig Iowa City Parks Hello, My name is Jennah Davison. I'm a journalism student at the University of Iowa who's writing an article about the recent local ordinance that bans smoking/chewing tobacco/e-cigarettes from Iowa City parks. I'm interested to know and learn more about the reasoning for this decision, such as how and why the decision was made, what, the fines would be for someone who did smoke in a park, etc. That being said, I was wondering if I may interview member(s) of the Iowa City Council on this topic. Please let me know if this is something that you'd be interested in, and from there we can set up times/days of availabilities for the interview. I'm also more than happy to do a phone interview if that's more convenient. Thank you, Jennah Davison 11-06-17 4f(5) Kellie Fruehling From: Cadence Knock <22cadkno@student.cfschools.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:26 PM To: Council Subject: HEROS hello, im cadence a 13 year old citizen of cedar falls. I just wanted to say that we focus on things like wonder women and super man. fictional charectors that dont exist. I understand they are made in times of terror when there is not much light to shed hop and fun on peoples lives. to give the something to beleive in but i think we should show people we have real heros here in IOWA. those that fought for us, out farmers that provide for us, our teachers that educate us . people say they wish theyre favorite heros exist but dont realise we have better ones here in Iowa. thats all i want to say. From cadence P.s our people of leadership are heros to. so thanks you make this state a bit brighter in the world of dark CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Furthermore, the e-mail system, equipment, network, back up files and records are property of the Cedar Falls Community School District. 11-06-17 Kellie Fruehling 4f(6) From: Eleanor M. Dilkes Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 11:52 AM To: 'Roger Klouda'; Council Subject: RE: Bag Ban Mr. Klouda, HF 295 prohibits cities from regulating the use of plastic bags by private enterprises. The Farmer's Market is a city operation that takes place on city property and is not affected by HF 295. This interpretation is supported by the history of the Act, the requirement of formal action by the City Council ("A city shall not adopt an ordinance, motion, resolution, or amendment....") and the provision of the Act that states it does not apply to city solid waste or recycling programs. Feel free to give me a call if you have questions. Eleanor M. Dilkes City Attorney City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Email: eleanor-dilkesDiowa-citv.ora Phone: (319) 356-5030 Fax: (319) 356-5008 From: Roger Klouda[mailto:RKlouda@msimoldbuilders.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 9:42 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org>; Eleanor M. Dilkes <Eleanor-Dilkes@iowa-city.org> Subject: Bag Ban httos://www.legis.iowa.gov/lepislation/Bill Book?ba=H F%20295&aa=87 Dear City Attorney Dilkes and the City Council, It has come to my attention, that it appears, the City of Iowa City is in violation of House file 295 signed into law in March of this year banning counties and cities from enacting any bans on containers as outlined in this bill. Included are plastic bags which the Iowa City Recreation Department has banned at the Farmers Market. Would you please advise me of your resolution of what appears to be a clear violation of a current state law. Thank you for your quick resolution of this situation. ILgger 9C(out% President MSI Mold Builders 12300 6th Street S.W. Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 E-mail: RKlouda@msimoldbuilders.com Phone: 319-848-7001 ext: 306 Mobile: 319-560-1481 Fax: 319-848-7004 DLO BUILDERS t •�•t-I.® 1 11-06-17 CITY OF IOWA CITY 4f(7) slat 074 N MEMORANDUM Date: October 30, 2017 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Jason Havel, City Engineer Zri Re: Competitive Quotation Results Fire Station #3 Kitchen Remodel Competitive quotations for the Fire Station #3 Kitchen Remodel Project were opened on October 20, 2017 and the following quotes were received: TD Builders Calacci Construction Engineer's Estimate Swisher, IA Iowa City, IA $ 37,280.00 $ 52,250.00 $ 38,200.00 The project involves the remodeling of the kitchen at Fire Station #3, 2001 Lower Muscatine Road. Public Works and Engineering recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to TD Builders of Swisher, Iowa. The project will be funded by account #Y4432. r 1 CITY OF IOWA CI 17 �rMatt� COUNCIL ACTION REPCGf (8) November 6, 2017 Install (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the northeast corner of 3rd Avenue at the intersection with E Court Street. Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe; Interim Neighborhood & Development Services Director Fiscal Impact: No impact Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Install (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the northeast corner of the 3rd Avenue and E Court Street intersection. This action is being taken to allow for turning movements and to reduce congestion at the intersection.