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Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intem, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240
(REZ17-00019)
Ordinance No.
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5 acres of
property located at 1010 S. First Avenue from Low Density Single -
Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2),1022 S.
First Avenue from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to
Commercial Office (CO -1), and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from
Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2).
(REZ17-00019)
Whereas, the applicant, Kum & Go, LC, has requested a rezoning of property located at 1010 S. First
Avenue from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2), 1022 S. First
Avenue from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Commercial Office (CO -1), and a portion of
1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2); and
Whereas, the purpose of this rezoning is to allow for the consolidation of two gas stations, located at
2303 Muscatine Avenue and 2315 Muscatine Avenue, by contributing to the site of a redeveloped Kum & Go
Market and gas station and providing parking for the Iowa City Hospice, located at 1025 Wade Street; and
Whereas, the subject area is located within the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area and Towncrest Design
Review District; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan supports redevelopment in this area according to Design Review
standards; and
Whereas, the proposed redevelopment meets several comprehensive plan goals, including improving
the pedestrian environment, reducing the number of curb cuts on the property, and providing landscaped
screening between commercial and residential uses; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the reviewed the proposed rezoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets conditions addressing the
need for conformance with the submitted concept and landscaping plans and the need for additional
landscaping in parking areas; and
Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public
needs caused by the requested change; and
Whereas, the owner and applicant have agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate
development in this area of the city.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I Approval. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated
herein, property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designations as described in
the legal descriptions below:
INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
Section IV. Certification And Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the Office of the
County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and
publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
Section V. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section VI. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section VII. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 20_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5240 (REZ17-00019)
Conditional Zoning Agreement
This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), Builders of Hope Global Village LLC (owner of 1010 S. First Avenue), KG
Store 502 LLC (owner of 1022 S. First Avenue), and Iowa City Hospice Inc. (owner of1025
Wade Street) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owners"), and Kum & Go LC (hereinafter
"Applicant').
Whereas, Owners are the collective legal title holder of approximately 0.5 acres of
property located at 1010 S. First Avenue, 1022 S. First Avenue, and 1025 Wade Street; and
Whereas, the Applicant has requested the rezoning of 1010 S. First Avenue from Low
Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2), 1022 S. First
Avenue from Low Density Single -Family Residential to Commercial Office (CO -1), and a portion
of 1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2); and
Whereas, the requested commercial zoning will allow commercial development within
close proximity to exiting residential uses; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that landscaping
consisting of overstory trees and evergreens trees and shrubs is necessary to buffer residential
uses from lighting, noise, and traffic associated with commercial uses; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate
conditions regarding conformance to submitted concept and landscaping plans, the requested
zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2017) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in
order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
Whereas, the Owners acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure the development of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the need for landscaped buffers between commercial and residential uses; and
Whereas, the Owners agree to develop this property in accordance with the terms and
conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as
follows:
1. Builders of Hope Global Village LLC, KG Store 502 LLC, and Iowa City Hospice Inc. are
the collective legal title holders of the property legally described as:
INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION
2. The Owners acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles
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of the Comprehensive Plan and the Southeast 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 a rezoning request, over and above the
existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owners and Applicant agree
that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the
zoning chapter, and generally general conform to the attached site plan, which includes a
landscaping plan to provide a buffer between commercial and residential uses; and
4. The Owners and Applicant acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are
reasonable conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code §414.5 (2017), and that
said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning change.
5. The Owners and Applicant acknowledge that in the event the subject property is
transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform with the
terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. The parties acknowledge that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to the land, unless or until released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind
all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties.
7. The Owners and Applicant acknowledge that nothing in this Conditional Zoning
Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owners or Applicant from complying with all
other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the Applicant's expense.
Dated this day of , 20_
City of Iowa City Builders of Hope Global Village LLC,
Jim Throgmorton, Mayor
Attest:
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
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Throgmorton and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal)
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Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-3565240
(REZ17-00017)
Ordinance No.
Ordinance rezoning approximately 53.29 acres of property from High Density Single Family
Residential (RS -12) to Planned Development Overlay—High Density Single Family Residential
(OPD/RS-12) zone for 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for 3.18 acres located south of
1-80 between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien Road (REZ17-00017).
Whereas, the applicant, University Lake Partners II, LLC, has requested a rezoning of property located
south of 1-80 between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien Road from High Density Single Family
Residential (RS -12) to Planned Development Overlay—High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12)
zone for 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for 3.18 acres; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the North District Plan indicates that the extension of
Foster Road is desirable and that the subject area is appropriate for residential and commercial development
designed to conserve and protect environmentally sensitive areas; and
Whereas, the rezoning and planned development allows for multifamily residential and commercial
development clustered away from environmentally sensitive areas; and
Whereas, the planned development includes a 23.87 acre outlot that will be set aside as private open
space;and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and attached
Planned Development Sensitive Areas Development Plan and has recommended approval; and
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that:
Section I Approval. The property described below is hereby classified as Planned Development
Overlay—High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) in accordance with the attached Planned
Development Sensitive Areas Development Plan:
A RESUBDIVISION OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 'A' AS RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 52, OF THE
RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE; AUDITOR'S PARCEL 'B' AS
RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 53, OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
RECORDER'S OFFICE; A PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, A
TRIANGULAR PIECE LAYING IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, AND
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 6 WEST, LYING SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80, EXCEPT THAT LAND CONVEYED TO THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR FOSTER ROAD AS RECORDED IN BOOK 3058 PAGE 1 OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE; THE PARCEL DESCRIBED IN TRUSTEE WARRANTY DEED
RECORDED IN BOOK 5696, PAGE 474 OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
RECORDER'S OFFICE; PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, LYING SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80; PART
OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 6 WEST, LYING SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80; PART OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 6 WEST LYING SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80; AND ALL OF THE PARCEL DESCRIBED IN
WARRANTY DEED 4879-681 OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S
OFFICE; ALL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
EXCEPT;
A RE -SUBDIVISION OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A" AS RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 52 OF THE
RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE AND A PORTION OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 6 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA, THE BOUNDARIES DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Ordinance No.
Page 2
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A"; THENCE S21043'39"E
ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", A DISTANCE OF 183.97 FEET;
THENCE S89°41'35"W ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", A
DISTANCE OF 79.99 FEET; THENCE S01°16'03"E ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PARCEL
DESCRIBED BY THE WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 439, PAGE 231 OF THE RECORDS
OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE, A DISTANCE OF 118.69 FEET TO A
POINT ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL 6A OF THE ACQUISITION PLAT RECORDED
WITH THE WARRANTY DEED IN BOOK 3058, PAGE 1 OF THE RECORD'S OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE S88047'17"W ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 15.52 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID
NORTHERLY LINE BEING A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 431.45 FEET AND A
CHORD BEARING OF S77°10'48"W, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 175.47 FEET; THENCE N24028'16"W, A
DISTANCE OF 59.44 FEET; THENCE N90000'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 252.00 TO A POINT ALONG THE
EASTERLY LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "B" AS RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 53 OF THE
RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE NO2030'21"W
ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "B", A DISTANCE OF 101.16 FEET;
THENCE N89041'34"E ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 14.73 FEET; THENCE
N00030'10"W ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "B", A DISTANCE OF 173.83
FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A" ALSO BEING THE SOUTHERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 80; THENCE S89059'20"E ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", A DISTANCE OF 462.55 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
Section II. Approval. The property described below is hereby classed Commercial Office (CO -1):
A RE -SUBDIVISION OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A" AS RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 52 OF THE
RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE AND A PORTION OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 6 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA, THE BOUNDARIES DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL W'; THENCE S21°43'39"E
ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", A DISTANCE OF 183.97 FEET;
THENCE S89041'35"W ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", A
DISTANCE OF 79.99 FEET; THENCE S01°16'03"E ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PARCEL
DESCRIBED BY THE WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 439, PAGE 231 OF THE RECORDS
OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE, A DISTANCE OF 118.69 FEET TO A
POINT ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL 6A OF THE ACQUISITION PLAT RECORDED
WITH THE WARRANTY DEED IN BOOK 3058, PAGE 1 OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE S88047'17"W ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 15.52 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID
NORTHERLY LINE BEING A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 431.45 FEET AND A
CHORD BEARING OF S77010'48"W, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 175.47 FEET; THENCE N24°28'16"W, A
DISTANCE OF 59.44 FEET; THENCE N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 252.00 TO A POINT ALONG THE
EASTERLY LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "B" AS RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 53 OF THE
RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE NO2030'21"W
ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "B", A DISTANCE OF 101.16 FEET;
THENCE N89041'34"E ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 14.73 FEET; THENCE
N00030'10"W ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "B", A DISTANCE OF 173.83
FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A" ALSO BEING THE SOUTHERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 80; THENCE S89°59'20"E ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", A DISTANCE OF 462.55 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 3.18 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF
RECORD,
Section III Zoning Mao. The Building Inspector 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
Ordinance No.
Page 3
publication of this ordinance by law.
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 Planned Development Sensitive Areas
Development Plan and to record the same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at
the owner's expense, all as provided by law.
Section V. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section VI. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section VII. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 20 .
Mayor
Approv2LA-
City
Clerk City Attorneys Office
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by _
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
First Consideration 02/20/2018
Vote for passage: AYES:
Throgmorton, Botchway
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published
Botchway
Cole
Mims
Salih
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
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Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240
(REZ17-00020)
Ordinance No.
Ordinance rezoning approximately 8.62 acres of property from
County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential (RMF) to
Interim Development Multi -family Residential (ID -RM) zone for 5.86
acres and Interim Development Single Family (ID -RS) for 2.76 acres
located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE. (REZ17-00020)
Whereas, the applicant, IC Housing Group, LLC, has requested a rezoning of property located
at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily
Residential (RMF) to Interim Development Multi -Family Residential (ID -RM) for 5.86 acres and
Interim Development Single Family (ID -RS) for 2.76 acres; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Northeast District Plan indicates that the
subject area is appropriate for residential development; and
Whereas, the applicant is still investigating options for utility provision; and
Whereas, interim zoning allows for managed growth until utilities are identified; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and has
recommended approval;
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I Approval. Property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning
designation of County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential (RMF) to Interim
Development Single Family (ID -RS) and Interim Development Multi -Family Residential (ID -RM):
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF TEGLER SUBDIVISION,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AS RECORDED IN BOOK 25 AT PAGE 42 IN THE RECORDS
OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE N88°40'08"W, ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 298.79 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 1; THENCE N01019'52"E, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE
OF 404.00 FEET; THENCE S88°40'08"E, 296.62 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY
LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S01°01'23"W, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE 404.01 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.76 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO
EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
ID -RM:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF TEGLER SUBDIVISION,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AS RECORDED IN BOOK 25 AT PAGE 42 IN THE RECORDS
OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE N01°01'23"E, ALONG THE
EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 404.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE N88°40'08"W, 622.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE
Ordinance No.
Page 2
OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE N01019'52"E, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE AND ITS
NORTHERLY EXTENSION, 328.94 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF HERBERT
HOOVER HIGHWAY SE; THENCE N76031'01°E, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 641.25 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1;
THENCE S01001'23"W, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE
AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 492.90 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.86 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND
RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
Section II. Zoning Map. The Building Inspector 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 this ordinance by law.
Section III. 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 to record the
same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all
as provided by law.
Section IV. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section V. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 20—.
Mayor
Approved by:
City Clerk City Attorney's Office / r he
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by_
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Botchway
Cole
Mims
Salih
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
that the
First Consideration 02/06/2018
Vote for passage: AYES: Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway,
Cole, Mims, Salih. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 02/20/2018
Voteforpassage: AYES: Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton,
Botchway, Cole. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: ANN17-00001/REZ17-00020
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern
Date: January 4, 2018
Applicant: IC Housing Group, LLC
266 South 101 Avenue
Waite Park, MN 56387
MSCarr@SandCompanies.com
Contact Person: Megan Carr
366 South 101' Avenue
Waite Park, MN 56387
320-202-3100
MSCarr(cDSandCompanies.com
Property Owner: Lyle Mark and Betsy Larson
22780 Hope Dale Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
larsonmbjk@gmail.com
Requested Action: Annexation & Rezoning
Purpose: To annex 7.9 acres at 4643 Herbert Hoover
Highway SE to rezone the property from County
Commercial (C) and County Multi -Family Residential
(RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM)
for 5.27 acres and Interim Development Single
Family (ID -RS) for 2.76 acres.
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE
7.90 acres
Residential—County Commercial (C) and County
Multi -Family Residential (RMF)
North: Residential – County Residential (R)
South: Residential – County Commercial (C),
County Multi -family Residential (RMF), and
County Residential (R)
East: Residential – County Residential (R)
West: Commercial –Community Commercial (CC -2)
and Office Commercial (CO -1)
Northeast District Plan – residential
December 4, 2017
45 Day Limitation Period: January 18, 2018
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The applicant, IC Housing Group, LLC, with the consent of the owners, Lyle Mark and Betsy
Larson, is requesting annexation and rezoning of 7.90 acres of property located at 4643 Herbert
Hoover Highway SE. The applicant has requested that the property be rezoned from County
Commercial (C) and County Multi -Family Residential (RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily
(ID -RM) for approximately 5.27 acres and Interim Development Single Family (ID -RS) for
approximately 2.76 acres (see attachment label A-6)
This area is located adjacent to Iowa City's current boundary and within Fringe Area B of Johnson
County's Fringe Area Agreement with Iowa City. The comprehensive plan shows this area within
the City's growth boundary with a future land use of residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling units
per acre.
The applicant has used the "Good Neighbor Policy" and held a meeting on December 19, 2017.
At that meeting a concept plan was presented showing multifamily residential on the northern part
of the property and single family on the southern portion.
ANALYSIS:
Annexation: The Comprehensive Plan has established a growth policy to guide decisions
regarding annexations. The annexation policy states that annexations are to occur primarily
through voluntary petitions filed by the property owners. Further, voluntary annexation requests
are to be reviewed under the following three criteria. The Comprehensive Plan states that
voluntary annexation requests should be viewed positively when the following conditions exist.
The area under consideration falls within the adopted long-range planning boundary.
A general growth area limit is illustrated in the Comprehensive Plan and on the City's
Zoning Map. The subject property is located within the City's long-range growth boundary.
The boundary is located about 1.5 miles east of the subject property.
2. Development in the area proposed for annexation will fulfill an identillied need without
imposing an undue burden on the City. Iowa City has a need for expanded housing
options to accommodate a growing population. At the time of the development of the
Northeast District Plan, the area east of Scott Road and south of Herbert Hoover Highway
was largely agricultural and undeveloped. However, the plan indicated that a variety of
types of residential uses would be appropriate for the subject area. One of the goals for
this area is to encourage a reasonable level of housing diversity, including single family
homes, duplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings.
The Comprehensive Plan encourages growth that is contiguous and connected to existing
neighborhoods to reduce the costs of providing infrastructure and City services. The
western border of the subject property is adjacent to the eastern border of Iowa City, near
the Olde Towne Village commercial area. Therefore the subject property is contiguous to
current development and meets the goal of contiguous growth.
3. Control of the development is in the City's best interest. The property is within the Long -
Range Planning Boundary. It is appropriate that the proposed property be located within
the city so that residents of future development may be served by Fire, Police, water, and
sanitary sewer service. Annexation will allow the City to provide these services and assure
PCD\SIeR Reports%steH report ann17-M01.doc
that the infrastructure meets City standards. Annexation will allow the City to control
zoning so that it is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
For the reasons stated above, staff finds that the proposed annexation complies with the
annexation policy.
Zoning: The western portion of the subject property is currently zoned County Commercial (C),
while the eastern portion of the lot is zoned County Multifamily Residential (RMF). The County
Commercial zone allows for the development of a wide variety of retail uses, businesses,
government and professional offices, and places of amusement. The County Multifamily
Residential zone allows the construction of multifamily housing with a minimum lot area of 1,000
square feet per unit with a maximum height of 3 stories. Single family dwellings and two-family
dwellings are also permitted in this zone. However, because of the subject area's location in Iowa
City's Fringe Area within the growth boundary, all development in this area must be constructed to
City standards and it is unlikely that development would occur prior to annexation.
The applicant is requesting rezoning of the subject property to Interim Development Multifamily
Residential (ID -RM) for approximately the northern 5.27 acres, and Interim Development Single
Family Residential (ID -RS) for approximately the southern 2.76 acres. The purpose of the Interim
Development zone is to provide areas of managed growth in which agricultural and non -urban
land uses can continue until the City is able to provide services to support development. Under
this zoning, the only use that is permitted by right is agriculture. The applicant is currently
investigating options for providing utilities to this area. Because utilities are still undetermined,
interim zoning is appropriate for this property.
Sanitary Sewer and Water: As noted, the applicant is investigating options to provide water
and sewer service to this property. Once that is determined a permanent zoning designation
will be considered.
Traffic Implications: Herbert Hoover Highway serves as the arterial street connecting the
subject property to the rest of Iowa City. This street is currently not built to City standards.
Although the pavement is in reasonable condition, there is no curb, gutter, or storm sewers.
The Subdivision Code gives the City the discretion to approve development on roads that do
not meet City standards, provided the developer contributes to the cost of improving the street
in the future. For arterial streets, the fee is 12.5% of the cost for improving the street based the
City Engineer's estimate. Payment of these fees will need to a part of the developer's
agreement at the time the property is platted.
A sidewalk was installed along Herbert Hoover Highway by the developers of the Churchill
Meadows subdivision to provide pedestrian access between their development and the rest of
Iowa City. That sidewalk crosses the northern part of this property and provides a pedestrian
connection to the commercial area to the west.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of ANN17-00001 and REZ17-00020, annexation of approximately
7.90 acres and a rezoning from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential (RMF)
to Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) for approximately 5.27 acres and Interim
Development Single Family (ID -RS) for approximately 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover
Highway SE.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Applicants Statement
3. A-6 Proposed Zoning
4. Summary of Good Nei
Approved by: LUi�i
Tracy Hightshoe, Director,
Department of Neighboncc
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Annexation Application
Legal Description
TEGLER SUBDIVISION LOT 1 SUBJ TO ROW EASEMENT TO JOHNSON COUNTY
AS DESC IN BK 997 PG 349
Location Map
Neighboring Property Listing
See the attached spreadsheet. Emailed on December 4, 2017 as an Excel file to
PlanningZoning@iowa-city.org.
Applicant's Statement
IC Housing Group, LLC, Applicant, requests annexation and Interim Development zoning from the
City of Iowa City. Applicant is requesting annexation within Iowa City's growth area. The intent
is to build multifamily housing on the northern portion, but the Applicant needs to further review,
with City Staff, utility and other infrastructure, which is why the zoning being requested is Interim
Development Further, land directly to the west, and nearby on the east and south have all been
annexed into the City of Iowa City. Zoning on the northern portion of the site will be requested
at RM -12 and will be forthcoming in spring 2018. The southern portion will remain as Interim
Development until further analyzed.
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Annexation Application
Summary of Good Neighbor Meetin¢
A Good Neighbor Meeting for the annexation of 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE took
place at Helen Lemme Elementary School on December 19, 2017 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Owner/Developer representatives were Megan Carr and Nikki Sand from Sand
Development, LLC representing IC Housing Group, LLC. Bob Miklo from the City of Iowa
City attended the meeting to answer any relevant City procedural questions.
Two neighbors attended and asked various questions regarding the process and plans
for the site. Megan Carr answered their questions relating to the site development and
timeline. Bob Miklo answered their questions relating to rezoning and process. The two
neighbors were Ted Pacha, 4640 Lower West Branch Road SE, Iowa City, IA and Linda
Lovik, 4665 Herbert Hoover Highway SE, Iowa City, IA.
Planning and Zoning Commission
January 4, 2018—Formal Meeting
Page 7 of 10
Hensch stated his appreciation with Kum & Go working with Hospice and that this design
actually improves the parking situation for Hospice.
Freerks agreed noting the details that have gone into this proposal are thoughtful.
Signs stated he was concerned at first about the parking lot for Hospice jetting over to the
residential part of 1st Avenue but feels the applicant did a nice job trying to screen that as nice
as they can.
Dyer added that most of the parking in that area will happen during the day so headlights
shouldn't be an issue.
Parsons stated he likes the layout and thinks it will be an efficient use of space, much better
than what is there now.
A vote was taken and the motion with amendment carried 5-0.
y ANNEXATION & REZONING ITEM (ANN17-00001/REZ17-00020):
Discussion of an application submitted by IC Housing Group, LLC, for annexation and a
rezoning of approximately 7.9 acres from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily
Residential (RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) for approximately 5.27 acres and
Interim Development Single Family for approximately 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert
Hoover Highway SE.
Miklo noted that the property is on the south side of Herbert Hoover Highway, just east of the
Iowa City Care Center and Old Towne commercial area, and west of the latest addition of
Churchill Meadows. Miklo showed aerials of the current zoning and the proposed zoning. The
Comprehensive Plan for the area is the Northeast District Plan, the Plan shows the Care Center
and shows this area as green space around the Care Center, but that is not going to happen.
The Plan does show single family as it moves to the east.
The staff report shares the details about the annexation policy, this application meets the policy
as it is clearly in the Iowa City growth area, it is an area they would rather see develop in the
City and not the County. Miklo noted there are some infrastructure needs that haven't been
resolved such as how sewer and water will be provided but the interim zoning address that until
those issues are resolved.
Staff recommends approval of ANN17-00001 and REZ17-00020, annexation of approximately
7.90 acres and a rezoning from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential
(RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) for approximately 5.27 acres and Interim
Development Single Family (ID -RS) for approximately 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert
Hoover Highway SE.
Freerks asked if in the ID -RS area how many houses could go in an area like that. Miklo replied
that in the RS -5 zone they typically see about three units per acre, if it is a planned development
it might be up to five houses per acre, so there could be a total of five to ten houses here.
Parsons asked about utilities and the sidewalk along Herbert Hoover Highway extending down
to Churchill Estates. Miklo said that sidewalk is now in place.
Planning and Zoning Commission
January 4, 2018 — Formal Meeting
Page 8 of 10
Signs asked if the Commission had seen the adjacent property to the east in an application
recently. Miklo said with that location the Commission saw the application because it was a
County subdivision and the City allowed it to be split into one additional lot and an outlot and
any development other than that would require annexation. Miklo pointed out two other
properties in the area that are still County properties.
Parsons asked about the green space to the south and if it would remain green space. Miklo
said while the current owner has the property it will be green space but any future owner could
develop that space.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Megan Carr (Sand Companies/IC Housing Group) said they do have under contract the 5.72
acres and would like to apply for annexation and then eventual rezoning to develop two multi-
family developments at that location. Each building would be about 30-40 units.
Hensch asked what the timeline for that project. Carr replied start of construction would be in 9-
10 months noting they recognize there are water, sewer and traffic items they need to address
which they are not prepared to proceed with at this time, and that is why they are applying for
interim development at this time.
Freerks commented that 30-40 units per building seems quite large. Miklo noted the City has
approved some 36 unit buildings recently. Carr noted they are currently developing a building in
Coralville that is 56 units where the old Lantern Park Nursing Home was. Carr added the
building would be no taller than three stories.
Freerks closed the public hearing
Hensch moved to recommend approval of ANN17-00001 and REZ17-00020, annexation of
approximately 7.90 acres and a rezoning from County Commercial (C) and County
Multifamily Residential (RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) for
approximately 5.27 acres and Interim Development Single Family (ID -RS) for
approximately 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE.
Parsons seconded the motion.
Freerks noted it meets all criteria of annexation and development.
Parsons asked if there has been any interest in developing the northern side of Herbert Hoover
Highway. Miklo replied there has not. Parsons noted seeing this portion of the Highway
becoming very busy in the future.
Signs noted the north side is owned by one individual.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Parsons moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 21, 2017.
Hensch seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
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Prepared by: Sarah Walz, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5239 (REZ17-00016)
Ordinance No. 18-4738
Ordinance rezoning approximately 3.6 acres of property from Neighborhood Public (121) to
Planned Development Overlay Neighborhood Public (OPD/P1) zone located at 300 Teeters Court
(REZ17-00016)
Whereas, the applicant, Iowa City Community School District, has requested a rezoning of property
located at 300 Teeters Court from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Neighborhood Public (OPD/P1); and
Whereas, the proposed rezoning will allow further grading of a previously altered protected slope to
enable an expansion of Lincoln Elementary School; and
Whereas, the "neighborhood principles" included in the Comprehensive Plan, lists neighborhood schools,
and specifically elementary schools, as an integral part of healthy, sustainable neighborhoods that serve as a
focal point for community gathering and neighborhood identity; and
Whereas, the preservation and improvement of neighborhood schools is a goal of the City Council's
strategic plan; and
Whereas, the proposed addition to Lincoln Elementary School extends the life of one of Iowa City's
oldest neighborhood schools by preserving limited outdoor play space, providing ADA accessibility to all
portions of the building and property, and improving traffic circulation to the site; and
Whereas, the applicant has submitted information indicating that the subject protected slope had been
previously altered; and
Whereas, the applicant has presented information demonstrating that the proposed development activity
will not undermine the stability of the slope; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and associated
Sensitive Areas Development Plan, attached hereto and by reference made part of this document, and has
recommended approval; and
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I Approval. Property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of
Neighborhood Public (131) to Planned Development Overlay Neighborhood Public (OPD/P1) zone
Chautauqua Heights Addition Blk 6, Except lots 5-9 (Lincoln Elementary)
Section II. Zoning Mao. The Building Inspector 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 this ordinance by law.
Section III 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 to record the same, at the office of the
County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as provided by law.
Section IV. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section V. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 2018.
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Approved by:
Ordinance No. 18-4738
Page 3
It was moved by Salih and seconded by Mims
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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First Consideration 01/02/18
Voteforpassage: AYES: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: Botchway. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 01/16/18
Vote for passage: AYES: Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton,
Cole. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: Botchway. ABSENT: None.
Date published 03/01/18
Ordinance No. 18-4738
Page 2
Attest:
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Sarah Walz
Item: REZ17-00016 Date: December 7, 2017
Lincoln Elementary Addition
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Iowa City Community School District
1725 North Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Contact:
Luke Newton
MMS Engineering
1917 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City IA 52240
Requested Action:
Rezoning - Sensitive Areas Development
Plan approval
Purpose:
To reduce the buffer requirements; to allow
development within an area containing
"altered protected slopes" for an addition to
the elementary school
Location:
300 Teeters Court
Size:
3.6 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Elementary school; P-1
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding properties are all zoned RS -5
and developed with single-family
residential; property to the northwest, is a
fraternal group living use (nonconforming).
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this
area as appropriate for a school or other
institutional use.
File Date: October 26, 2017
45 Day Limitation Period: December 10, 2017
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Lincoln Elementary School property consists of approximately 3.6 acres with frontage on four
streets: Teeters Court, Rider Street, Lee Street and River Street (see exhibit 1). The existing
building sits at the north end of Teeters Court and atop a hillside with 30 feet of elevation change
between the back (east side) of the existing building and the lower parking lot accessed from
Rider Street. The steep hillside, which runs north to south through the northern half of the
property, is an unused portion of what is a relatively small school site (by ICCSD standards) and
presents a challenge to development.
The original school building, constructed in 1926, has been added onto five times over the
intervening decades (see exhibit 2). These additions extended the building further to the south
and east. Eight parking spaces are currently provided near the front entrance (an adjacent
parking area, located on the west side of Teeters Court serves another property—the
medical fraternity). An additional parking area with 28 spaces was constructed off Rider
Street in the late 1980s. This portion of the property is not readily accessible to the school
building—the rear entrance is accessed via a 55 -step staircase built into the slope.
As part of a district wide facilities plan, the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) proposes
a complete renovation of the existing school building and the construction of a major new addition
that will provide space for a new gym and cafeteria, modern kitchen, media center
extension, restrooms, a dedicated office and storage area for the before- and after-school
program, and an ADA accessible (at -grade) entrance from River Street (see exhibits 3-
7).The proposed plan also provides an expanded parking area.
The proposed addition and expanded parking area on River Street attempts to address
several shortcomings of the school site:
Limited ADA access:
The proposed site plan preserves limited level outdoor play space; approximately
1.0 acre on the southern portion of the site is preserved as playground.
Provides ADA accessible entrances from both Teeters Court and River Street
Constrained bus and vehicle circulation:
Buses currently drop off students on Rider Street and turn around in Black Springs
Circle. New entrance off River Street will allow buses access and turn around
adjacent to the school entrance.
The applicant has used the "Good Neighbor Policy", hosting a neighborhood meeting and
discussions with area residents on November 8 at Lincoln Elementary.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a Planned Development rezoning for a Sensitive Areas
Development Plan in order to construct the school addition on a portion of the property
that contains regulated sensitive features. A Level II Sensitive Areas Review, a type of
planned development, is required due to proposed disturbance of steep, critical, and
previously altered protected slopes and a request to reduce a required wetland buffer.
General Planned Development Approval Criteria
Applications for Planned Development Re -zonings 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.
Land uses proposed and general layout—The proposed addition to the Lincoln
Elementary School is part of the Iowa City Community School District's 10 -year
Facilities Master Plan. It is designed to bring equitable learning spaces to all buildings in
the district, improving the structure and amenities of the District's older buildings while
preserving the historic qualities of those structures. The design of the proposed addition
provides required ADA accessibility, classroom space, and new art, music, and
gymnasium space. The location of the addition within the property also preserves ADA
accessible playground area to the south of the school building and opens up potential
for accessible use of the northern portion of the property along Rider Street for
additional outdoor uses.
The presence of the school is viewed as an essential anchor to the surrounding
neighborhood and the applicant has held numerous public meetings announcing plans to
expand the school building.
Mass and Scale — By its very nature a school building and the proposed addition with
be of a different scale and mass than surrounding single-family housing. However, the
proposed addition attempts to integrate the building within the surrounding landscape.
The new addition maintains the current roof height and is setback more than 140 feet
from its east property line (Lee Street frontage) and 37 feet from the rear of the lot of
the single-family property at 225 Lee Street, where the addition will replace a
"temporary" classroom
Open space — The proposed addition preserves roughly an acre open space for
playground use on the south side of the property along Teeters Court and Rider Street.
Playgrounds also serve as neighborhood park space when school is not in session.
Traffic circulation — Currently buses pick up and drop off along Rider Street, which has a
pavement width of 24 -feet, and turn around on Black Springs Circle. Parking and turn
around on Teeter Court (another 25 -foot street) are quite limited. The addition makes
possible an ADA accessible entrance from the east side of the school and provides an
expanded parking area off of River Street. In staff's view, this will improve traffic
circulation for pick up and drop off at the school, allowing buses more immediate
access to the school building and to load and unload within the parking area rather than
on street.
2. The development will not overburden existing streets and utilities
City sewer and water are already available to this property. Capacity is adequate to
accommodate development of the addition. Onsite storm water management is
required for any expansion of impermeable surface. The applicant currently proposes to
underground storage beneath the parking area, however underground tanks may hot
be installed over sanitary sewer lines as currently shown.
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.
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While the proposed development will be a significant change to the site, staff believes
that the proposed development is not a significant departure with regard to views, light
and air, property values and privacy of surrounding single-family properties and
extends the life of a neighborhood school, which is viewed as a vital institutional
anchor for residents of the neighborhood.
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.
The decision to renovate and expand Lincoln Elementary is the culmination of multi-
year planning process that encompassed significant public input and, most recently, a
district wide vote that approved a bond for a 10 -year facilities master plan. Staff
believes that maintaining Lincoln Elementary as a viable neighborhood school is a
public good that is widely supported within the Iowa City community and the school
district.
Level II Sensitive Areas Review
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 (see Sensitive Areas OPD plan).
Steep. Critical. and Protected Slopes.- The purpose of regulating development on and near
steep slopes is to:
1. Promote safety in the design and construction of developments;
2. Minimize flooding, landslides and mudslides;
3. Minimize soil instability, erosion and downstream siltation; and
4. Preserve the scenic character of hillside areas, particularly wooded hillsides.
The submitted sensitive areas site plan shows that the northernmost half of the school addition
and a portion of the expanded parking area extending into a sensitive slope and required buffer
area. The development activity will disturb a significant portion of the steep, critical, and protected
slopes: 28% of the steep slopes; 63% of the critical slopes; and 32% of the protected slopes. The
sensitive areas ordinance requires that disturbance of steep and critical slopes be minimized and
sets a maximum of 35% for critical slope disturbance with administrative staff approval.
Disturbance beyond this threshold is proposed, which has triggered the requirement of this Level
II Sensitive Areas Review with Planning and Zoning Commission review and City Council approval
required.
Development activity is not allowed on protected slopes or within the 50 -foot buffer required
around protected slopes, unless the slopes were previously humanly altered. In addition,
disturbance of altered protected slopes or a reduction of a protected slope buffer may only be
approved if a geologist or professional engineer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that
the proposed development activity can and will be designed to eliminate hazards and will not
undermine the stability of the slope or the buffer area.
The applicant has indicated that the slope located between the building and the parking area has
been humanly altered as various additions and building/site improvements were made over time
and is requesting permission to encroach into protected slope. The applicant has submitted
evidence to support this assessment.
A topographic survey performed for the applicant earlier this year indicates that the that the
hillside has a fairly consistent percentage of slope from top to bottom along its length. The
majority of the slope meets the classification of critical slope (between 25%-40%) with the top of
back and toe of the slope being less steep and below the threshold of "critical" slope. The slope
also has a very consistent shape at its toe, sloping from south to north. The attached illustrations
provided by the applicant show the changes in the slope and suggest that the construction of the
steps along the slope the parking lot cut into the hillside, creating a steeper slope in this area.
Moreover, a stormwater drainage pipe running from the exiting building northeast to the parking
area is buried underground within this slope. The School District has contracted with a
geotechnical engineer to perform and analyze soil borings on the hillside, however because the
changes to the slope involved grading rather than fill, it is likely the borings will be inconclusive
(see exhibit 8: Altered Slopes memo and supporting documents).
It is anticipated that the new school addition will be supported on shallow concrete spread
footings. The spread footings will extend to frost depth at 42 inches below grade. The proposed
addition will connect to the east side of the existing school building, with the main level floor
matching the existing building floor elevation. The addition's lower level will exit to grade of the
east side of the addition approximately 30 feet lower than the existing school building main
level.
Due to the depth of excavation needed to construct the addition, the addition incorporates an
earth retention system within the foundation wall system. The proposed system includes soldier
piles with tiebacks that anchor the foundation wall into the existing ground slope. Certification by
a licensed structural engineer will be required at the time of building permit application to ensure
the stability of the building.
Three mature oak trees and several evergreens located near the proposed addition will be
removed as part of the project. The applicant is proposing to replace these with 10 new native
trees—white, red, and bur oaks. New trees currently shown located within the parking area may
need to be relocated away from easement for sanitary and storm sewers. There is ample space
around the parking area perimeter to locate required parking area shade trees. Mature trees to
the east and southeast of the addition, along the abutting residential properties, will be preserved.
A tree protection plan should be submitted and approved at the time of the final OPD plan. The
submitted landscape plan shows that the applicant will meet the S2 (low shrub) screening
requirement along the north and east perimeter of the parking area.
Storm water management: Stormwater management will be handled on site with underground
storage located beneath the parking area. City engineers have indicated that the underground
structure may not sit overtop public utilities—sanitary sewer.
SUMMARY:
Staff believes there is compelling evidence that the hillside to the east of the existing school
building has been humanly altered over time with various additions and improvements to the
school site. While the proposed plan does call for substantial disturbance (excavation and
grading) to a sensitive slope, the school building is being engineered within the hillside to prevent
hazards, such as erosion, and the site plan shows replacement of native trees that have long
been a part of the character of this unusual school site. The planned upgrades to the existing
school preserve limited outdoor play space, achieve ADA accessibility to all portions of the
building and property, and improve traffic circulation. In doing so, the plan extends the life of one
of Iowa City's oldest schools within a walkable neighborhood context and is therefore in the public
interest and fulfills one of the goals of Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ17-000016, a Sensitive Areas Development Plan subject to
the following conditions:
Substantial compliance with the development plan submitted.
Establish easements for the stormwater management area.
Establish any easements not currently existing for storm sewer and sanitary sewer.
Certification by a licensed structural engineer will be required at the time of building
permit application to ensure the stability of the building.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES:
1. Final soil report from Terracon required.
2. Technical discrepancies and deficiencies as noted by the City Engineer and water department:
a. Provide stormwater calculations.
b. An easement is needed for stormwater management area.
c. The underground detention chambers/stormwater management area cannot be
over the City's sanitary sewer
d. Easements to be provided for the City's storm sewer and sanitary sewer that run
thru the property.
e. Underground detention chambers need to be outside the easement for the City's
storm sewer.
Trees may not be located in easements for underground detention chambers,
storm sewer, or sanitary sewer (Trees in parking lot islands).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan
3. Supporting documents (exhibits) and statements from the applicant
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Subject: Lincoln Elementary Sensitive Areas — Altered Protected Slopes
Lincoln Elementary School is located at 300 Teeters Court in the Chautauqua
Heights subdivision in Iowa City, The school site fronts four public streets, including Teeter
Court, Rider Street, Lee Street and River Street. The original building was erected in 1926,
but has received five additions since with additions in 1949, 1954, 1973, 1974, and 1988.
Along with the building additions, the site has received improvements with a parking lot
installation, and playground improvements. The school building sits at the north end of
Teeters Court and at the top of an east -facing hillside with 30 feet of elevation change down
to a valley floor and the staff parking lot which is accessed from River Street.
Lincoln Elementary School is scheduled to receive upgrades as part of the district
wide Facilities Masterplan and the design work is currently underway for those
improvements. The improvements include a complete renovation of the existing school
building and additions of a new Cafeteria, Media Center and Gymnasium with a new
entrance accessed via an improved River Street parking lot.
The hillside between the building at the top and the parking below is a largely unused
and portions of the hillside are seemingly untouched except for the north end of the hillside
adjacent to the parking lot and steps connecting it to the school building. This section of the
hillside was manipulated for the installation of those site improvements. A topographic
survey was performed in July of 2017 in preparation of the planned improvements. The
topographic survey revealed that the hillside has a fairly consistent percentage of slope from
top to bottom all along its length. The majority of the slope meets the classification of
'critical' slope having a percent of slope between 25% and 40% with the top of back and toe
of slope being less steep and below the threshold of 'critical' slope. The slope also has a
very consistent shape at the toe of slope arcing from south to north. The surveyed toe of
the slope is called out in the attached image and delineated in with a solid black line. The
assumed former or natural toe of slope is delineated with a green line and is best -fit along
the surveyed toe of slope. A comparison of these two lines reveals an area of impact at the
toe of the slope. The parking lot and steps were cut into the hillside when constructed and
have created a steeper slope in those areas.
The hillside adjacent to the corner of the parking lot is greater than 40% slope and
therefore classified as 'protected'. However, the topography shows that portion of the
hillside was cut at the toe and therefore the steepness of the slope is a product of grading
the slope to blend the cut grade to the natural grade. And, the slope of this portion of the
hillside at the toe is above 40% and not consistent with the rest of the hillside which is less
steep at the toe of the slope and its lower elevations just above the toe. Additionally, the
hillside has a number of large tree stumps and was once wooded, but no stumps are
present in the portion of the hillside that was cut. Finally, the slope was also impacted by a
storm line installation from the building to the storm pipes under the parking lot below. The
identified slope on this hillside is not a 'Protected slope', but rather an 'Altered Protected
Slope' as it is the result of manmade activities.
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adjacent critical slopes. The School district has contracted for a geotechnical engineer to
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Additional information for Lincoln Elementary Variance Application
Existing condition of the hillside
The Lincoln Elementary school on the East side of Teeter Court is located adjacent to and atop an
East facing hillside of+30 feet of elevation. Upon review of historical aerial photos (Johnson County
PIV/GIS website) and inspection of the existing trees, the hillside does not appear to have been
regraded at any point, except for the portions of the hillside directly North and East of the Northern
end of the school building. The slope of the unaltered portions of the slope is a fairly consistent
±35%.
The construction of the building and site elements has impacted the site and the hillside since the
building was built in 1929. The building has received a number of additions over the years with each
enveloping more of the hilltop. The original building is the most evident impact on the terrain along
its North and East walls, with cut and fill operations manipulated the natural slope. Other additions
to the school have impacted the site and hillside, as there are roof drains transecting the hillside to
the storm sewer below the base of the hill.
The addition of the parking lot at the base of the hillside has altered the slope as the toe of the slope
was cut back to build out the SW corner of the parking lot. On-site inspections and the topographic
survey suggest the grading cut was "chased" up the hillside a significant distance. This grading work
increased the percent of slope on this portion of the hillside beyond what is apparent and typical
over the rest of the (unaltered) hillside. There is also a roof drain pipe that was trenched in this
same cut area that extends from the building to the storm sewer under the parking lot. Likewise the
installation of steps connecting the parking lot to the building cut the slope adjacent to them and
increased the percent slope over the preexisting slope.
Site (lower parking) is currently not compliant with ADA parking standards
The off-street parking lot for the school is accessed from River Street and is at the base of the
hillside. There is no accessible route from the parking lot to the building and there for no accessible
parking stalls. This lot does contain 27 spaces, and when coupled with the 10 on -street parking
stalls on Teeters Court, the overall school site is deficient of the minimum ADA compliant parking
stalls. A building expansion over the hillside to the elevation of the lower parking lot along with an
improved parking lot will provide for more accessible parking and access to the building.
Existing school bus site access and student drop-off/ pickup procedures
The current Bus loading/unloading operation for Lincoln Elementary takes place on the city street.
The buses do not travel on Teeters Court as there is no cul-de-sac bulb or other means of turn-
around at the end of the street. The students must walk to the far south end of the site to reach the
buses parked on Rider Street. As there is no bus pull off on the street, the traffic is impacted by the
queued busses, as well as the parent drop-off/pick-up traffic. An improved lower parking lot would
provide for an off-street bus loop and safer situation for students and vehicular traffic as well.
Describe the interim and final grading
It is expected that during construction, the grading work and trenching work necessary to install the
foundations for the building addition would be done with benched excavation and side slopes not
exceeding the maximum safe slope determined by the geotechnical engineer and/or 3.5:1. In
concert with the cut for foundations, portions of the site may require temporary sheet piles or other
shoring measures.
Upon completion of building walls and waterproofing measures, the disturbed area around the
building will be backfilled graded to a consistent 3.5:1 slope with steeper slopes only planned as
necessary to tie back into the existing undisturbed hillsides. A retaining wall is part of the proposed
construction on the south side of the building addition to correctly achieve the elevations needed
along the building. No retaining walls are currently planned for the hillside adjacent to the north of
the building addition.
Iowa City School District
Lincoln Elementary School Renovation & Addition
Design Development Structural Design Narrative
Project Scope:
The project consists of an addition and renovation to the existing Lincoln Elementary School
building located in Iowa City, Iowa. The new addition will be located to the east of existing
elementary school building. The addition will house a gymnasium, storage, restrooms and
mechanical areas at the lower levels with a new media center and cafeteria areas located on the
main level.
Foundations:
A geotechnical investigation has not yet been completed for the project. It is anticipated that the
new additional will be supported on shallow concrete spread footings. The spread footings will
extend to frost depth at 42 inches below grade.
The existing site grade has a significate slope across the project site. The additional will connect
to the existing building on the west side of the addition with the main level floor matching the
existing building floor elevation. The addition's lower level will exit to grade of the east side of the
addition approximately 30 feet lower than the existing school building main level. With the
proximately of the new addition to the existing building and the depth of excavation needed to
construct the addition it is recommended that an earth retention, shoring, system is provided.
It is proposed to incorporate the earth retention system with the gymnasium foundation wall
system. The proposed system includes soldier piles with tiebacks that anchor the foundation wall
into the existing ground slope. Wood lagging would span between the soldier piles and the
lagging would act as the temporary earth retention system. The concrete foundation wall would
be placed against the wood lagging and soldier piles. Headed studs will be welded to the soldier
piles to anchor the concrete foundation wall to the soldier piles. In the final building condition the
soil loads will be resisted by the concrete foundation walls, which will transfer the load to the
soldier piles, which will resist the soil load by using tieback anchors into the existing ground slope.
Alternate earth retention/foundation wall systems will be investigated.
Slab -on -Grade:
The slab -on -grade for the project is planned to be a reinforced concrete slab -on grade. These
slabs will be reinforced utilizing steel welded wire reinforcement. The floor slab shall bear on an
appropriate vapor retarder that is placed over the top of free draining crushed aggregate. This
crushed aggregate layer shall be a minimum of 6 inches below the floor slab on grade. Proper
control joints shall be cut into the slab -on -grade at an appropriate spacing to control shrinkage
cracks.
At the lower level it is possible, depending on the recommendations by the project geotechnical
investigation, that a subdrain system will be installed below the floor slab to control the possibility
of perched water occurring due to infiltration. This subdrain system would consist of a series of
drain tiles spaced across the floor slab and would be located in granular material trenches.
These pipes would be collected and routed to the storm sewer.
Elevated Floor Structure Framing:
The elevated floor structure framing over the gymnasium will consist of a topping slab over
precast concrete double tees. The elevated floor structure at the mechanical mezzanine and the
corridor area will consist of a topping slab over precast concrete hollow core slabs. The precast
concrete members will be topped with a 3" thick concrete topping. The topping will be reinforced
Iowa City Elementary School
Site Comparisons
2014-
2015
Enroll
2015-
2016
Enroll
2016-
2017
Enroll
Avg. Site
Enroll Acreage
Site Square
Footage
Building
Sq.Ft.
Building
Footprint
Sq.Ft.
Foot
print%
of Site
Parking
Stalls
ADA
Mann
Alexander
Hoover
Lemme
Lincoln
Longfellow
Lucas
Shimek
Twain
223
311
407
.37'
329
405
210
378
L272
395
.239
338
442
212
262
242
431
261
377
237
335
441
215
311
229 1.65
431 14.7
281 5.7
393 9.0
238 3.6
334 8.1
429 8.3
212 20.4
317 9.5
71,874
641,203
248,292
392,040
156;816
352,836
361,548
888,624
413,820
(9)
(2)
(7)
(4]
(8)
(6)
(5)
(1)
(3)
31,910
67,714
42,314
36,878
31,604
35,356
46,250
28,213
51,051
(7)
(1)
(4)
(5)
(8)
(6)
(3)
(9)
(2)
13,422
52,288
32,094
36,878
23,818
13,941
46,250
28,213
51,051
(9)
(1)
(5)
(4)
(7)
(8)
(3)
(6)
(2)
18.67%
8.155'0(3)
12.93%
9.41%
15.19%(8)
3.95%
12.79%
3.1790
12.34%
(9)
(7)
(4)
(2)
(6)
(1)
(5)
21
95
39
68
35
59
74
67
53
23
102
41
72
36
61
77
69
56
+2
7
+2
+4
+1
+2
+3
+2
+3
(9)
(1)
(6)
(3)
(8)
(5)
(2)
(4)
(7)
Total
Total
Hard
Play
Useable
Sq.Ft.
Sq.
Surface
Hard+
Green
Green+
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Soft Fall
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nt
Mann 5,920 (9) 15,930 (6) 21,850 (8) 4,728 (9) 26,578 (9) 116 (9)
Alexander 17,405 (2) 29,481 (2) 46,886 (2) 198,170 (1) 245,056 (1) 569 (4)
Hoover 7,709 (7) 21,186 (4) 28,895 (5) 75,240 (7) 104,135 (7) 370 (7)
935,627 (3) 154,589 (5) 190,216 (5) 484 (5)
Lemme 12,383 (5) 23,244 (3)
Lincoln .6,872 '(8)9,497 (8) 16,369 (9) 22,166 (8) 38;535 (8) 162 '(8)
Longfellow 13,809 (4) 14,020 (7) 27,829 (6) 165,762 (3) 193,591 (4) 580 (3)
Lucas 10,616 (6) 20,623 (5) 31,239 (4) 172,368 (2) 203,607 (3) 474 (6)
Shimek 16,000 (3) 80905 (9) 24,905 (7) 111,596 (6) 136,501 (6) 643 9(2)Twain 18,109 (1) 34,229 (1) 52,338 (1) 164,005 (4) 216,343
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 7, 2017 – 7:00 PM – FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Max Parsons, Mark
Signs, Jodie Theobald
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Freerks
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Bob Miklo, Sara Walz
OTHERS PRESENT: Luke Newton, Sarah Huston, Duane Van Hemert
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ17-000016, a Sensitive Areas
Development Plan subject to the following conditions:
Substantial compliance with the development plan submitted.
Establish easements forthe stormwater management area.
Establish any easements not currently existing for storm sewer and sanitary
sewer. Certification by a licensed structural engineer will be required at the time
of building permit application to ensure the stability of the building.
To ensure there is a diversity of trees used and reviewed by the City Forrester.
Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
REZONING ITEM (REZ17-00016):
Discussion of an application submitted by Iowa City Community School District for a Sensitive
Areas Development Plan (rezoning) to allow modification of a protected slope for the
construction of a proposed addition on the east side of the school building located at 300
Teeters Court.
Walz presented the Staff Report noting that this site is the Lincoln Elementary School property
and showed maps and photos of the area. The property is accessed along Rider Street,
Teeters Court and River Street. There is also some frontage along Otto and Lee Streets but the
property is not accessible from those streets. Along Rider Street and Teeters Court the property
has a higher elevation. Walz explained that the Lincoln Elementary School site is a small
school site by Iowa City standards—it is less than four acres. Most of pickup/drop off and bus
access is on Rider Street. When the School District was looking at using this site and improving
the neighborhood schools (which was part of what they were called upon to do with Iowa City
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December 7, 2017 – Formal Meeting
Page 2 of 6
Community School District's facilities plan) one of the goals was to extend the life of
neighborhood schools. This goal is echoed in Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan and in the
City Council's Strategic Plan. Walz explained that this particular school site presents some
unique challenges with street access and topography. Currently the lower level of the
property (off River Street) is the teacher's parking lot, which is not an ADA accessible part
of the school site. To access the school from that parking lot requires one to climb 55 steps
to get to the rear entrance of the school. For this reason, the portion of the property on
River Street has been useable. One of the goals of the new addition is to make the entire
property, which is very small, more useful and accessible.
The original school building, constructed in 1926, has been added onto five times. The lower
parking area with 28 spaces was constructed off Rider Street in the late 1980s. The proposal is
a complete renovation of the existing school building and the construction of a major new
addition that will provide space for a new gym and cafeteria, modern kitchen, media center
extension, restrooms, a dedicated office and storage area for the before- and after-school
program, and an ADA accessible (at -grade) entrance from River Street. The proposed plan also
provides an expanded parking area and will improve the bus circulation.
Walz mentioned the sensitive areas on the site noting that many of the criteria that are required
under the OPD Plan (mass, scale and density of the building) do not really apply since this is
not a residential use—as a school it will obviously be of a different mass and scale than
surrounding residential development. Walz explained that the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is
applies in areas where there are steep and critical protected slopes. The development activity
will disturb a significant portion of the steep, critical, and protected slopes: 28% of the steep
slopes; 63% of the critical slopes; and 32% of the protected slopes. Walz stated the applicant has
demonstrated through engineer reports that the slope was altered overtime with both various
additions to the school and when the parking lot was constructed. The applicants have also
conducted some soil studies, taken some samples, which are inconclusive but do show some fill
on portions of the site.
Walz stated that with this addition, a portion of the slope will actually be excavated, and the new
school building will be used as a retaining wall for the remaining slope. Additionally this
development will cause the removal of some mature oak trees, the applicant's intent is to
replace those trees with 10 new native trees -white, red, and bur oaks. They will also add
screening around the parking lot.
Walz explained that there are still some outstanding issues with the site that to be resolved.
The applicant needs to provide stormwater calculations and easements will be needed for the
stormwater management area. The applicant is showing underground storage for stormwater
but to the underground storage cannot be placed over the sanitary sewer line. The applicants is
working to resolve these issues.
Staff recommends approval of REZ17-000016, a Sensitive Areas Development Plan subject to
the following conditions:
Substantial compliancewith the development plan submitted.
Establish easements forthe stormwater management area.
Establish any easements not currently existing for storm sewer and sanitary
sewer. Certification by a licensed structural engineer will be required at the time
of building permit application to ensure the stability of the building.
Theobald questioned the use of native trees versus oak trees and noted there are
Planning and Zoning Commission
December 7, 2017 — Formal Meeting
Page 3 of 6
problems with two of the oak tree species in the State of Iowa right now and asks that
the tree replacements be more diversified. Walz stated the City Forester could be
asked to make a recommendation if the Commission wished to make that a condition.
Theobald would like to add that condition.
Hensch asked if the geotechnical soils report did not definitively indicate that the slope
had been disturbed. Walz confirmed that is correct. The applicant was relying on other
evidence related to development activity, especially the construction of the parking area
along River Street.
Hensch asked if the rule was only 35% of critical and protected slopes could be
disrupted without going through rezoning. Walz said that is correct and this item is
before the Commission because the applicant is exceeding the 35%.
Dyer questioned if there have been other projects that have disturbed areas this much.
Miklo stated it is rare to have humanly altered slopes, he can think of one instance on
South Dubuque Street where they could show the street was created by landfill over
100 years ago.
Hensch asked when looking at the elevations if the stormwater underground storage
tanks will be able to handle the area or if there would be runoff that would go to the
neighbors. Walz said the runoff flows to the north but the applicant can explain how
they intend to manage the additional stormwater.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Luke Newton (MMS Engineering) and Sarah Huston (Design Alliance Architecture)
represented the Iowa City Community School district on this project and showed the
Commission the presentation that they had also shared with the community at the
Good Neighbor Meeting.
Hensch asked if any comments were collected at the Good Neighbor Meeting. Walz
noted she attended the meeting and that all the comments were generally positive.
Newton provided a copy of the comments.
Huston stated that the architecture firm began by reviewing how the existing building
was constructed and added onto over the various renovations and noted how that
always poses interesting issues when dealing with different construction types. There
is a main building as well as two temporary classrooms, one to the south and one to
the east. Most of the main site area is level and the initial addition recommendation
was to expand into the southern level area with a new gymnasium, new commons,
accessible classrooms, and bathrooms. Another more interesting concept was to build
off to the east and that was the concept the school committee unanimously voted on
because they wanted to preserve the flat area which is the playground area. Huston
showed renderings of what the addition will look like, it will be nestled into the hill, the
lower level being the gymnasium and above that is the new media center. From the
view of Teeters Court the school will remain the same scale and the addition will be
viewable from the east but not overly obtrusive because it is nestled into the slope.
The main entrance to the school will still be off Teeters Court and will be at the center
of the building.
Planning and Zoning Commission
December 7, 2017 —Formal Meeting
Page 4 of 6
Huston also discussed the structural engineering of the addition and how it will be built
into the slope. They will use soldier piles, steel and concrete, to provide a retaining
wall that then becomes the back wall of the new structure. Additionally the new
gymnasium that is dug into the slope is set 20 feet off the existing structure so it will not
disturb any of the foundations or walls of the existing building. Huston noted that is
important because it is safer to preserve what is already there.
Newton next addressed the system areas showed a rendering of the area with the
different percentages of slope and the area that is the altered protected slope. He
showed the storm lines that run from the building to the storm sewers that are
underneath the parking lot.
Hensch asked if Newton could address how the underground storage of the stormwater
will handle the runoff. Newton stated that with the increased impervious areas it will
create more overland runoff and as required by City Code they will need to retain that
runoff and the underground basin works similar to an above ground stormwater basin.
Underground there is a system of large pipes all connected together to create the
storage and detain the water up to the 100 year flood event and release it slowly at the
normal runoff rate. It will be released into the existing stormwater sewer line that is
already under the parking lot and then into the ditch along River Street. Newton added
the goal of the detention system, and the way the requirements are set up, is to prevent
any additional water onto neighboring properties.
Theobald asked about the maintenance for the underground storage and Newton
explained that there is maintenance but the frequency of issues depends on the
amount of trash (leaves or litter) that is caught in the system and how often it needs to
be cleaned out. It can be cleaned out by a large vacuum.
Duane Van Hemert (Iowa City Community School District Facilities Director) stated that
this underground storage would have happened whether the addition was on the north
side or east side so they could protect the playground area and not use it as a water
detention area.
Hensch asked if all the soil that will be excavated will be retained onsite or removed.
Newton replied that the soil will not be able to be retained onsite and will have to leave
the site.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Theobald moved to recommend approval of REZ17-000016, a Sensitive Areas
Development Plan subject to the following conditions:
Substantial compliance with the development plan submitted.
Establish easements for the stormwater management area.
Establish any easements not currently existing for storm sewer and
sanitary sewer. Certification by a licensed structural engineer will be
required at the time of building permit application to ensure the stability of
the building.
To ensure there is a diversity of trees used and reviewed by the City
Forrester.
Parsons seconded the motion.
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December 7, 2017— Formal Meeting
Page 5 of 6
Parsons noted this has been a history lesson tonight Teaming there has already been
five additions on Lincoln Elementary and commented that the proposal is a unique
design and having this school means a lot to the Manville Heights area and is happy to
see the School District investing in this school.
Signs noted that he is familiar with the site and always thought it was a disturbed slope
due to all the activity around the area.
Martin noted that this area is special and to be able to add onto the school and
maintain the flat surface areas for children to play is essential.
Dyer agreed this is a good project and happy to see Lincoln Elementary preserved.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: NOVEMBER 2 2017
Parsons moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 2, 2017 with edits.
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Martin noted she would not be present at the December 21 or January 4 meetings.
Theobald asked if the Commission can have a discussion about street lights at some point,
there have been several complaints and in the news recently it has been stated that the LED
lights are actually not obtaining the savings of energy that was projected and do cause a lot of
light pollution. Hektoen stated that if Commission members wished they could send some
correspondence to Council regarding the issue however it is not really in the prevue of Planning
& Zoning agenda items.
Miklo acknowledged a flyer in the Commissioner's packets where there are encouraged to
attend a training session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Parsons moved to adjourn
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and motion carried 6-0.
Sarah Walz
From: Kathleen Jespersen <kathleenjespersen@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2017 11:29 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Lincoln Elementary
Sarah:
I am writing in response to the letter we received from the City of Iowa City regarding the proposed
changes at Lincoln Elementary.
Jim and I live directly across the street from the school on River Street. We would like let the city
know that we appreciate the notice, and are in total support of the project to remodel the school.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. We look forward to seeing the project move forward.
Thank you.
Kathleen Jespersen
910 River St.
Sarah Walz
From:
Andrew Chappell <andrew.b.chappell@gmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, December 06, 2017 9:26 PM
To:
Sarah Walz
Subject:
REZ17-00016
Ms. Walz,
We are writing regarding the proposed Lincoln Elementary rezoning. We apologize that neither of us could come to
speak to the Commission in person, but our son (a Lincoln Fifth Grader) has his first elementary band concert at City
High tomorrow night. We own and occupy the residence at 911 Rider Street, which is essentially across the street from
the southeast corner of the school district's property. We are very supportive of the proposed rezoning, and anything
the City can do to facilitate the completion of the Lincoln Elementary renovation and addition. It is hard to overstate
just how much Lincoln Elementary means to our neighborhood. Suffice it to say, however, that we believe that anything
that helps Lincoln remain viable as a school building, which the proposed addition certainly does, will help keep our
neighborhood stable and be a benefit to the City of Iowa City as a whole. We also note, as long-time residents of the
neighborhood, that we really do not see the loss of the "protected slope" in question, as much of a loss. That portion of
the hill is not something we have seen utilized by students in any manner.
Andy Chappell
Meredith Rich -Chappell
911 Rider Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Prepared by: Kristin Watson, Human Rights Investigator, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5015
ORDINANCE NO. Ig -473g
Ordinance amending Title 2 entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1,
entitled "Definitions," to remove reference to "masculine" and
"feminine" from the definition of gender identity and make it inclusive
of non -binary expression.
Whereas, the Human Rights Ordinance (Title 2 City Code) presently defines gender identity
as "[a] person's various individual attributes, actual or perceived, in behavior, practice or appearance,
as they are understood to be masculine and/or feminine;"
Whereas, gender identity is currently understood to encompass a wide range of gender
expressions not limited to merely "male/masculine" or "female/feminine;"
Whereas, the Human Rights Ordinance is intended to promote equality and respect for
individuality;
Whereas, the Human Rights Department believes the change should be made so the
definition of "gender identity" is inclusive of all forms of gender expression; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt this amendment;
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendments.
1. Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled "General Provisions," Section 1,
entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended by removing the present definition of "gender identity" in
its entirety and replacing the same with the following:
GENDER IDENTITY: A person's gender -related identity, appearance, or expression,
whether or not traditionally associated with the person's biological sex or sex at birth,
incorporating the person's attitudes, preferences, beliefs, and practices pertaining
thereto, including being physically and/or behaviorally androgynous.
Section II. Repealer. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provision of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 20th day of February 2018
MAVOR Approved by:
ATTEST: G L�
CITY CLERK
-City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No. 18-4739
Page 3
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Thomas
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
First Consideration
Vote for passage:
Botchway, Cole
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
rrTOIN2r1
Botchway
Cole
Mims
Salih
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
02/06/2018
that the
AYES: Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 03/01/2018
Moved by ims, seconded y o c way, -that the rue requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended,
the second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted
upon for final passage at this time.
AYES: Cole, Mims, Salih, TaWlor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
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February 6, 2018
Ordinance amending Title 2 entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1,
entitled "Definitions" to remove reference to "masculine" and
"feminine" from the definition of gender identity, and make it
inclusive of non -binary expression.
Prepared By: Kristin Watson, Human Rights Investigator
Reviewed By: Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney
Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendations: Staff. Approval
Commission: None
Attachments: Ordinance
Executive Summary:
The current Human Rights ordinance presently refers to "masculine" and "feminine" in its
definition of gender identity. Since it is now recognized that there are many forms of gender
expression, not limited to the traditional "male/masculine" or "female/feminine" dyad, the
definition should be updated and expanded to reflect the current understanding of a wide range
of possibility in gender expression, including androgyny.
Kellie Fruehling
From: Kelly M. Adams <kamcc7l@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 10:18 AM
To: Council
Subject: Thank you
Dear Iowa City City Council,
Thank you for having the leadership and wisdom to expand gender definitions beyond binary. Bravo!
-Kelly Adams
Essex Junction, VT
Kellie Fruehling
From:
nancysieperberggren@gmail.com
Sent:
Tuesday, February 13, 201810:38 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
Thanks!
It's very encouraging to see progress like you all are making. Thank you for recognizing all of us!
Nancy Berggren
99 Grove St.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Kellie Fruehling
From: Laura Noe <noemarketing@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 11:22 AM
To: Council
Subject: thank you from Connecticut!
For your recent progressive stance of gender issues. Life is not black and white and your non -binary
viewpoint is appreciated!
Kudos and thank you!
Laura Noe
Laura Noe
Author of Travels With My Son: Journeys of the Heart
Laura Noe Communications, LLC
38 Waverly Park Road
Branford, CT 06405
Cell: 203.500.9495
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
Suzanne Sorkin <sorkin@msu.edu>
Sent:
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:37 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Thanks for taking an important step
THANK YOU, Iowa City Council for expanding gender definitions beyond binary.
This is an important step to take and is noted and appreciated around the country.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Sorkin
Traverse City, Michigan