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STAFF REPORT Lil
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Assistant Planner
Item: REZ18-00002 Date: March 1, 2017
1705 Prairie Du Chien Road
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Ross Nusser
250 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
319-331-5206
RossNusser@urbanacres.com
Property Owner
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Neighborhood Open Space District:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Hawkeye Trailer Court LLC
3169 Dubuque Street NE
Iowa City, IA 52240
suemoore@qwestoffice.net
Rezone from OPD/RS-12 to RM -12
To allow for the development of multi -family housing
1705 Prairie Du Chien Road
82,328.4 square feet or 1.89 acres
Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single
Family Residential (OPD/RS-12), manufactured
housing
North: Residential, RS -12 and OPD/RS-12
South: Residential, RS -12
East: Residential, RS -5
West: Undeveloped, OPD/RS-12
North District Plan
Foster Road
January 25, 2018
March 11, 2018
The applicant, Ross Nusser, is requesting a rezoning of a 1.89 -acre property, located at 1705 Prairie
du Chien Road, from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential
(OPD/RS-12) to Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM -12).
The site is currently occupied by Hawkeye Trailer Court. This small manufactured housing park has
occupied the site since the 1960s and is basically unchanged in its layout. Eleven housing units are
provided and 9 units are believed to be occupied.
The applicant has indicated that they have used the "Good Neighbor Policy." A neighborhood
meeting was held on February 21 at the Iowa City Public Library. Residents of the mobile home
park have also been notified of the proposed sale of the property by the owner in a letter sent on
February 3. The applicant also contacted in person and held a meeting with residents on February
19.
ANALYSIS:
Current Zoning: The property is currently zoned OPD/RS12—a zoning designation applied to all
manufactured housing developments. The original zoning for the property was Factory -Built
Housing Residential (RFBH)—a designation that was discontinued when the City adopted its
current zoning code in 2005. At the time of the code update, all RFBH zones were re -designated
High Density Single -Family (RS -12) with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD). The underlying
zoning for the property allows for single-family, duplex, and/or townhome development.
Proposed Zoning: The applicant proposes to rezone the property to Low Density Multi -Family
Residential (RM -12) zone. The purpose of the RMA 2 zone is to allow for the development of high
density single-family housing and low density multi -family housing. The RM -12 zone is intended
to provide a diverse variety of housing options in neighborhoods throughout the city. Careful
attention to site and building design is important to ensure that the various housing types in any
one location are compatible with one another.
Based on the lot area, the property could support up to 30 multi -family units, provided all parking
and dimensional standards are met (building heights are limited to 35 ft with additional limits on
structures located within 15 feet of a residential zone).
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan:
The North District Plan addresses the potential for redevelopment in this area at such time as
Foster Road is extended to Prairie du Chien:
"If Foster Road is extended, it will open up the possibility of new development in this part of
the district. The traffic capacity of an extended Foster Road could accommodate
development of small apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes in this area.... A
mobile home park currently exists just south of the location where Foster Road would
connect with Prairie du Chien Road. If this property were ever to be redeveloped it should
be reserved for small apartment buildings or similar multi -family housing to maintain a mix
of housing in the area."
The Comprehensive Plan contemplates infill development and the role it plays in neighborhood
reinvestment, including rehabilitating existing structures or encouraging new development of
vacant, blighted, or deteriorated property. The plan notes that the development or redevelopment
of such sites should add to the diversity of housing options without compromising neighborhood
character or over -burdening infrastructure. Integrating diverse housing sizes and types
throughout the community increases the opportunity for people to live in the same neighborhood
throughout the stages of life. By allowing for a mix of housing types, moderately priced housing
can be incorporated into a neighborhood, rather than segregated in one or two areas of the
community.
In 2017, City Council adopted fifteen affordable housing strategies, including a policy to address
tenant displacement, which includes the following:
Council approval of major site plans when 12 or more households will be displaced and there
is no accompanying rezoning.
Such applications would require a transition plan to better inform residents and the public
(requires a comprehensive plan and a site plan ordinance amendment).
The City Council also amended the Comprehensive Plan to address situations in which residents
are displaced by new development. The Plan now includes the following goal in its Housing
section:
"Mitigate the impact of large scale residential redevelopment: Mitigate the impact of
redevelopment on occupants of proposed projects involving the remodeling or
reconstruction of existing multi -family residential dwellings by fostering communication
between property owners and occupants through sufficient notice requirements, and
encouraging the developer to create thoughtful transition plans that seek to
accommodate the relocation needs of current occupants."
In addition, the "Community Vision Statement" in the Plan calls for "fostering communication
among owners, redevelopers, and occupants to mitigate the impact of redevelopment of existing
residential properties."
Council approval of the site plan is not required both because the subject property is being
rezoned and the number of residents displaced falls beneath the 12 -unit threshold. The principles
of the comprehensive plan regarding displacement may be considered in connection with the
rezoning. The applicant has worked proactively to meet the City's goals for displacement.
Following notice by the property owner, which was mailed to residents in a letter dated February
3, the applicant has taken the following steps:
1. Contacted each resident personally (one resident was not reached in person but was
contacted by phone).
2. A resident meeting was held at the Iowa City Public Library on February 19.
• The applicant collected concerns of the residents
• The applicant provided a resource list, including contact information for other
manufactured housing developments (copy attached).
3. The applicant intends to offer an extended notice of transition, no less than 120 days.
4. The applicant is actively working with City staff to identify relocation funds to assist residents.
Compatibility with neighborhood: The surrounding neighborhood is predominantly single-
family housing. A recent rezoning and subdivision of 53.29 acres, located directly to the north of
the subject property, calls for the construction of the Foster Road extension and allows the
development of commercial and residential uses: senior housing located within a multi -family
structure and 59 townhome units to be located along the new extension of Foster Road, east of
Prairie du Chien Road.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Steep slopes and groves of trees appear to be present on
the western half of the property. Development that encroaches into these areas may require an
overlay planned development rezoning. The applicant does not plan to encroach into these areas
and so an OPD plan is not required at this time.
Traffic implications: Due to the topography, the street network north of Dodge Street has limited
connectivity. The extension of Foster Road will provide an alternative east -west street route
through the area and provide for better multi -modal connectivity in the northern part of the city.
and is considered necessary to allow for increased density for properties in this area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00002, a proposal to rezone approximately 1.89 acres of
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property located at 1705 Prairie du Chien Road from Planned Overlay Development High Density
Single -Family (OPD-RS12) zone to Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12) zone, subject to a
requirement that the applicant provide to the occupants a notice of transition in writing and
provide no less than 120 days from the date of rezoning approval by Council. No permits
should be issued until such time lapses unless all occupants are off the site before the 120
days.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Photograph
3. Housing resource list provided by the applicant to
current residents of 1705 Prairie du Chien Road
Approved by:
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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Housing Resources for the Residents of 1705 Prairie du Chien Rd.
The Housing Fellowship 1319-358-9212 1 322 E 2nd St, Iowa City, IA 52240
> htt�://www.housingfellowshil2.com/
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity 1319-337-8949 12401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
> httos://www.lowavalleyhabitat.orci/
City of Iowa City, Sarah Walz 1319-356-5239 1 sarah-walz@iowa-city.org
*Regency MH Community 1319-351-8808 14455 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
*Modern Manor 1319-338-5371 11700 S Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240
*Lake Ridge Inc. 1319- 466-90711702 Bay Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
Forest View Trailer Ct 1319-338-8180
Hilltop MH Park 1319-338-4272
Breckenridge Estates 1319-449-3871
Knoliwood MH Park 1319-560-7627
Bon Aire MH Lodge 1 319-338-3152
Parkview MH 1319-545-2800
Sunrise Village 1319-354-2954
Western Hills M Estates 1319-545-2662
Thatcher MH Park 1319-351-5735
Golfview MH Park 1319-626-6060
Saddlebrook 1319-354-1961
Clear Creek MH Park 1319-321-2363
Holiday MH Court 1319-626-2112
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 17, 2014
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner
RE: REZ18-00002 1705 Prairie du Chien Road
The applicant submitted the attached materials related to the proposed RM -12
rezoning for property located at 1705 Prairie du Chien Road. Staff has not had the
opportunity to review this concept but will provide comment at the public meeting.
No additional information has been submitted regarding a relocation plan.
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From: Mark Tade, Nancy Purington
April 5, 2018
To: City of Iowa City, Planning and Zoning Committee
We live at 1706 Prairie du Chien Road across the street from 1705 PdC where
new zoning is being reviewed. On our long driveway there are two houses and I
am writing to describe long term experiences and observations regarding existing
traffic patterns at this location over a 40 year period.
As I mentioned at the P&Z meeting March 1, drivers increase speed a few
hundred yards before the 1-80 overpass as they leave town anticipating higher
speed zones in the county. When we slow down to enter our driveway at
1706 Prairie du Chien Road, using turn signals well in advance, the cars behind us
often pull up too close to the bumpers of our cars and also pull out to pass us on
the left, which means they are in the wrong lane exactly at the 1705 driveway. This
behavior increases greatly as spring and summer draws people to the river and
lake.
Our 1706 driveway is situated at the turning point of the angle of a curve in Prairie
du Chien Road veering right and leading to the 1-80 overpass. Northbound cars
behind us cannot see if cars are coming toward town, or southbound, due to the
location of this curve. Cars arriving in town from the county via the overpass
usually are going at least 35 mph as is the speed limit that rules most of PcD in
the County, which further impedes the driver's assessment of time and space. The
1-80 overpass bridge rises just high enough to interfere with one's sight of a car
entering town from the opposite side of the bridge even if going 25 mph.
The angle of this curve, its point of origin, the speeding up of anxious drivers, the
passing of cars on a narrow street, incoming cars driving over the speed limit and
the inability to see clearly very far ahead occurs simultaneously at this point. And it
does not have to be rush hour for this to occur. Cars pass us as we enter our
driveway from the South at 1706 with limited ability to assess incoming traffic at
least once a day. With more traffic expected to enter/exit PdC from Foster Road,
this event will occur with greater stress at his short span of road.
If you triple the number of cars entering/exiting 1705 Prairie du Chien Road at the
same time all of the above occurs, it presents a more hazardous situation. With
the advent of Foster Road traffic patterns have been assessed using 'models'.
There is no study or assessment based on current, real, existing traffic patterns at
this location. Also, Prairie du Chien Road is narrow and not engineered for bikers.
The connecting 1-80 overpass is not designed for biking or pedestrians.
Most of the new traffic from 1705 PdC Road will primarily need to get onto Foster
Road during rush hours to go to work, the University, 1-80 and downtown for the
majority of their treks. Exiting from 1705 onto Prairie du Chien Road, turning north
and in a few yards turning left onto Foster Road will back up traffic in a number of
ways and create a dangerous cluster of events will form a cluster of anxiety from
"all of the above".
Changing zoning from RS12 to RM12 does not fit this location in form or function.
We would like to see what can be developed on this property without a change in
zoning and in keeping with the single family or duplex design which matches all
that exists on Prairie du Chien Road.
Thank you all for helping to improve the City of Iowa City and our neighborhood.
We are looking forward to a development that builds community, is smart in design
and provides a welcoming entrance to the City that is harmonious with existing
zoning compliance.
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Kellie Fruehling
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To: Council
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
Geoff Fruin
Sent:
Thursday, April 05, 2018 7:49 PM
To:
Jean Jordison; Council
Subject:
RE: City High teens courts and parking
Ms. Jordison,
Thank you for your email. The City Council has not discussed any such use for Chadek Green Park.
Additionally, no individual City Council Member has requested City staff to consider such an idea.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Best,
Geoff Fruin
City Manager
-----Original Message -----
From: Jean Jordison [mailto:jcrjordison@icloud.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2018 11:27 AM
To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org>
Subject: City High teens courts and parking
Phil Hemingway stated last night at the City High meeting for the new facilities that he had talked to the city
council and they were open to turning Chaddick(sp?) Field into tennis courts and parking for City High.
I would like to know if this is true and if so, what councilors told this to Mr. Hemingway who would not
provide this information when asked.
Are there "secret' negotiations going on with Mr. Hemingway that the community and the other school board
members are not aware of?
When Mr. Hemingway states things like this at a public meeting with no other information, it is concerning.
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
Michael Tharp
Sent:
Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:43 AM
To:
'Laura Routh' (lau(di@hotmail.com)
Cc:
Eric Goers; caroline dieterle; Council; Geoff Fruin; Simon Andrew; Kellie Fruehling
Subject:
RE: Comment on the Iowa City airport Obstruction Mitigation Environmental
Assessment
Ms. Routh,
I've been asked to reply to your e-mail.
In 2016, as part of the Airport Master Plan update, the Airport Commission completed an airspace analysis to
identify obstructions and nonconforming structures that were out of compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) safety guidelines and standards. 174 objects were identified as obstructions to the
airport's airspace.
A planning committee consisting of members from the aviation community, neighborhood representatives, and
City administration made a number of recommendations to the Airport Commission related to the mitigation of
obstructions. These recommendations were adopted as part of the Airport Master plan. The Airport Master
Plan update process was completed in 2016 and a copy of the plan is maintained online and is accessible at the
Airport's web page (https://ic og v_org/airportl
The Airport Commission is obligated by FAA grant assurances to operate the airport "at all times in a safe and
serviceable condition and in accordance with the minimum standards as may be required or prescribed by
applicable Federal, state and local agencies for maintenance and operation. " *FAA Sponsor Assurances #19,
March 2014
This requirement includes maintaining clear runway approaches to a minimum of 20:1 ratio extending off each
runway end. This is also known as the visual approach/departure surface. By moving the runway threshold, the
Airport Commission has worked to alleviate the necessity of obstruction mitigation, vastly reducing the number
of trees that penetrate the Approach Overlay Zone, and requiring mitigation. The Airport has proposed a
mitigation plan that works with affected property owners to replace trees which are to be removed with species
that do not grow to similar heights creating future obstructions. While the Iowa City Zoning Code requires that
property owners not allow trees to grow up into the Approach Overlay Zone, the Commission is offering to
remove and replace the trees at Commission expense.
The change in runway design category is a result of the actual use of the airport. Airport runways are designed
based on an aircraft type that uses the runway 500 times per year. Under the 1996 Runway 7/25 was designated
as a C -II category runway. Aircraft in the "C" category have approach speeds between 121 and 140
knots. Since the 1996 Master Plan had been completed, the airport did not register sufficient numbers of
operations to maintain a category C designation and instead have reduced the designation to B -II. This `B"
category includes aircraft with approach speeds between 91 and 120 knots.
The EA for the project is being completed under applicable FAA orders, as well as the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). This includes hosting public meetings and obtaining public comments regarding the plan.
There have been several comments made, all of which will become part of the record and will be reviewed and
addressed as the plan is finalized.
The safety of those who use the Airport, as well as those living and working nearby, is paramount in the
consideration of the Airport Commission. The FAA's requirement to remove the obstructions in the flight path
furthers that interest in safety. It is for that reason the Airport Commission is moving forward with this
obstruction mitigation plan.
Sincerely,
Michael Tharp, C.M.
Airport Operations Specialist
Iowa City Municipal Airport
1801 S. Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: (319) 356-5045 ext 2
Fax: (319) 351-1290
Email: michael-tharp@iowa-city.org
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From: Laura Routh [mailto:lauridi(alhotmail.coml
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 6:24 PM
To: Iowa City Airport EA; caroline dieterle; Eric Goers; councilColiowa-city.org
Subject: Comment on the Iowa City airport Obstruction Mitigation Environmental Assessment
To the FAA,
I wish to submit a statement of strong opposition to the Iowa City airport's planned Obstruction Mitigation activities and
proposal.
In my opinion, the proposal for "mitigation" is in fact a proposal for an expansion of airport operations
and increased flight activity.
Calling this proposal "obstruction mitigation" is a disingenuous attempt to distract the public from the real issue at hand:
the Airport Commission's purpose is to increase the size and type of aircraft that will be able to land and take off from
the Iowa City airport. It appears that the airport simply wishes to allow bigger planes to use the facility, but because they
are landlocked, they cannot do so safely, without reclassifying and making available more vertical airspace at the edges
of the facility, thus the need for "obstruction mitigation".
The project summary states that as part of the mitigation request, the airport wishes reclassify Runway 7/25; relocate
the runway 25 and 12 thresholds, and extend runways 7 and 30. The only reason to do this is to increase
the accessibility of the airport to larger, faster, louder planes that will arrive and depart with more frequency, often at
night or in inclement weather when additional instrumentation is required.
Neither the City nor the airport is willing to acknowledge or openly discuss what they are really doing„ nor will
they acknowledge the risk that such an expansion poses to the surrounding neighborhoods and community at large.
Most citizens don't understand the details of the airport operations, thus a request for
"obstruction mitigation" , while seemingly benign on first glance, is in fact
deliberately obfuscating.
This proposal will have very real and deleterious impacts to our community. Ours is the oldest
airport of its kind in the United States that is still in its original location. It has long since
outgrown the footprint of its siting. This "mitigation", if approved, represents an expansion of
flight activity on a site that is simply too small, and too close to homes and structures. Flight
expansion of the sort proposed poses an imminent safety hazard to surrounding homes
and businesses.
There are very real social, economic and environmental impacts of this proposed action: our neighborhoods will
continue to lose peace and quiet to increasing airport activities; property values in the expanded flight paths
will fall, and noise conditions will increasingly disturb citizens and wildlife alike. The environmental
impact assessment gives virtually no attention to concerns regarding noise or flight impacts on adjunct homes. That
alone should make it suspect as a decision making tool.
I ask that FAA to reject the airport's request for so-called obstruction mitigation.
Please make them call it what it is: an expansion of flight activities. At the very least, the airport
should be required to separate their request, and allow open and transparent public discourse
about the reclassification and extension of runways. The current proposal is unacceptable and
should be rejected.
Thank you for your consideration.
Laura Routh
828 Dearborn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Kellie Fruehling 3f(4)
From: Tracy Hightshoe
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10:37 AM
To: Kellie Fruehling
Subject: FW: DIAMOND SENIOR APARTMENTS COMPLAINTS
Staff response
From: Tracy Hightshoe
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 2:45 PM
To: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org>;'Mary Gravitt' <gravittmary@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: DIAMOND SENIOR APARTMENTS COMPLAINTS
Hello,
I'm not sure what Heritage AAA funding is, but I do know the Diamond Senior Apartments rules are very different than a
subsidized senior housing project that is financed with Section 202 funds such as Capitol House. That could explain a lot
of the confusion about rents. Rents at Diamond Senior Housing are not based on a percentage of someone's
income. Rather the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), the source of their funding —Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC),
sets a rent level they feel is affordable for someone at 40%, 50% or 60% of median income. That is the rent. The
household must pay that rent, regardless if what they can afford is below the rent charged. My guess is that the
apartments with the lowest rents probably filled up with tenants first and they now may only have the higher rent units
available. The tenants must be income eligible, but rent in these units are not based on a percentage of their
income. IFA also allowed the development to have four market rate units that are not affordable as part of this
development. The owners do accept Section 8 at this property, but the tenant must have a voucher. A tenant on the
Housing Authority's waiting list is not allowed to jump over tenants on the waiting list to rent at this
property. Hopefully that tenant can get a unit with a lower rent at Diamond Senior Apartments and then we they are
approved for a voucher they could apply it to this property. If a tenant feels they have been lied to or treated
fraudulently we can put them in touch with the Iowa Finance Authority and/or our Human Rights office.
Let me know if any other questions, Tracy
Kellie Fruehling
From:
Mary Gravitt <gravittmary@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, April 09, 2018 12:57 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
DIAMOND SENIOR APARTMENTS COMPLAINTS
Several of my elderly and disabled neighbors have complained to me about the
management of Diamond Senior Apartment on William Street (Towncrest). They claim
that "something is wrong." They, in other words, say that a bait -and -switch racket may
be going on in the renting process.
I know that the City of Iowa City does not own the property, but it does have a Fiduciary
obligation to insure that the most venerable citizens of Iowa City are not defrauded by
the management/owners of Diamond Apartment since the land itself was donated by the
City for the project.
Of course the management has a right to defend itself, but I think that the City has a
right to demand that the management and/or owners explain themselves and their
renting procedures.
Thank you,
Mary Gravitt
2714 Wayne Avenue #6
Iowa City, IA 52240
319.341.6230
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1900 Morningside Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52245
March 1, 2018
Dear City of Iowa City Council,
I am a junior at Iowa City High School. Lots of people couldn't find Iowa on a map.
Let me tell you it is nowhere close to an ocean, but with our oceans covering 71% of the
earth surface it is an important ecosystem many people around me don't think too much
about. The emissions of fossil fuel have created a rise in ocean temperature which has
caused a mass "bleaching" event. Bleaching is when a coral becomes white by expelling
algae in attempt to flush out the stressor, in this case it is the constant heat. When coral
dies it becomes fragile and easily breaks off. Many fish and other marine life rely on coral
reefs for all kinds of things: a safe place, food and more. But with a coral population
decreasing marine life will be left without those resources, and many people around the
world rely on the marine life population for their job or diet. Communities will begin to
suffer based on resources available.
As I mentioned before and as you are probably thinking now, Iowa is nowhere near
an ocean, but the destruction of this ecosystem will impact us after all. Due to the impact
of global warming, the emissions of CO2 is not only affecting the temperature of the earth's
atmosphere but 93% of the heat has actually been absorbed by the oceans causing this
bleaching phenomenon according to a research documentary on the environmental threats
facing corals existence. Once the ocean is unable to absorb CO2anymore, our atmosphere
will begin to heat up at alarming rates and will dramatically affect our crops. I think that
Iowa, having a large farming population, should be more concerned with our carbon
footprint. '/. If we don't act soon, the Great Barrier Reef could be dead by 2050. I would
like to propose we set an example for the rest of the country by pledging to have Iowa City
run on clean energy. Iowa City has always been a leader whether in medicine, education, or
invitation. I think we should be a leader in the clean energy movement as well and protect
the earth for generations to come.
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Katie Garraty <katie.garraty@joann.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 1:45 PM
To: Council
Subject: JOANN Iowa City, IA Grand Opening Coucil Request
Hello,
JOANN will be opening a new location in Iowa City on 5/10 and would love for the Council to attend our Grand Opening
Ceremony on 5/10 at 8:45am.
Event Date: 5/10
Time: 8:45am (arrive by 8:30 and report to Store Manager)
Location:
Iowa City Marketplace
1676 Sycamore St
Iowa City, IA
Please RSVP by 4/20.
Thanks!
Katie
Katie Garraty
*Marketing Execution &Traffic Associate*
(330)463-5911
JOANN
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