HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-17 Correspondence STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Bob Miklo •
Item: REZ18-00005/SUB18-00005 Date: May 17, 2018
Cherry Creek Subdivision
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Bedrock, LLC
3500 Dolphin Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Kelly Beckler
MMS Consultants
1917 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Requested Action: Rezoning from ID-RM to OPD-5 and ODP/RM-12
and preliminary sensitive areas development plan
and plat approval.
Purpose: To allow development of 13 single family lots, 31
townhouse style multifamily dwellings and 2 36-unit
multifamily buildings.
Location: S. Gilbert Street and Cherry Street
Size: 18.03 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Undeveloped
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: residential and agricultural - ID-RM
South: residential—RS-5/OHD
East: residential—RS-5
West: Napoleon Park—P1
Comprehensive Plan: South District Plan—residential 2-8 dwelling units
per acre
Neighborhood Open Space District: S1-Wetherby
File Date: May 7, 2018
45 Day Limitation Period: June 20, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This property was annexed into the city between 1960 and 1966. Since 1983 it has been zoned
Intern Development — Multifamily (RM-12). The applicant has requested that the property be
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rezoned to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5)for 4.02
acres and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM-12)for 14.01
acres. A Level II Sensitive Areas Review,the Planned Development Overlay zone, is required due
to proposed disturbance of previously altered protected slopes, construction of stormwater
management facilities with a protected slope area, removal of more than 50% of the woodlands in
the proposed RS-5 area and more than 80% of the woodland in the proposed RM-12 area. The
applicant is also requesting approval of Cherry Creek Subdivision, a 17-lot, 18.03-acre residential
subdivision.
The applicant recently removed trees from the property prior to approval a Sensitive Areas Plan.
The proposed Sensitive Areas Plan proposes to plant replacement trees as part of this
development.
The applicant has indicated that they have conducted a Good Neighbor Meeting.
ANALYSIS:
Current Zoning: The purpose of the Interim Development Zone (ID) is to provide for areas of
managed growth in which agricultural and other non-urban uses of land may continue until such
time as the City is able to provide City services and urban development can occur. Upon provision
of City services, the City or the property owner may initiate rezoning to zones consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
General Planned Development Approval Criteria:
Applications for Planned Development Rezonings are reviewed for compliance with the following
standards according to Article 14-3A of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance.
1. The density and design of the Planned Development will be compatible with and/or
complementary to adjacent development in terms of land use, building mass and scale, relative
amount of open space, traffic circulation and general layout.
Density—RS-5:The applicant has requested that 4.02 acres located on the south and east side
of the development be rezoned from ID to Low Density Single Family with a Planned Development
Overlay for sensitive areas (OPD/RS-5).The Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-
5) is primarily intended to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The
minimum lot size in the RS-5 zone is 8,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 50 feet. The
proposed lots range in size from 8,164 square feet to 15,404 square feet. All lots meet the
minimum 60-foot lot width. The density of 3.24 acres is comparable to typical RS-5 subdivisions
and is similar to the density of the Pepperwood Subdivision, which is located to the east. In
staffs view, the proposed OPD/RS-5 plan is compatible with the adjacent development and
provides for a transition to the higher density multifamily development proposed to the west.
RM-12: For the remaining 14.01 acres, the applicant is proposing Low Density Multifamily with
a Planned Development Overlay for sensitive areas (OPD/RM-12). The purpose of the Low
Density Multi-Family Residential Zone(RM-12)is to provide for the development of high density,
single-family housing and low density, multi-family housing. This zone is intended to provide a
diverse variety of housing options in neighborhoods throughout the City.Careful attention to site
and building design is important to ensure that the various housing types in any one location
are compatible with one another.
Within the proposed OPD/RM-12 zone the applicant is proposing two 36-unit multifamily
buildings to the east of Gilbert Street,with driveway access to the proposed extension of Cherry
Avenue. An additional 31 townhouse style multifamily dwellings are proposed to be located on
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Cherry Avenue and Toby Circle. The proposed townhouse style dwellings provide a transition
between the single-family neighborhood and the two proposed apartment buildings adjacent to
Gilbert Street. The larger apartment buildings would be approximately 800 feet to the west of
the existing single-family homes.
After removing street right-of-way the overall density of the proposed RM-12 area is 8.35 units
per acre. When combined with the RS-5 area the overall density of the proposed development
is 7.5 units per acre and is within the 2-8 dwelling units per acre shown on the Comprehensive
Plan for this area. As discussed below, the South District Plan element of the Comprehensive
Plan encourages the clustering of development on this property.
Land uses proposed and general layout-The planned development process encourages a mix
of housing types and allows the flexibility to locate those housing types in a manner that fits the
site. The land uses proposed are single-family units,townhouse style multifamily buildings with 3
to 5 dwellings per building, and 2larger 36-unit multifamily buildings with lower level parking. The
layout of the streets and buildings have been designed to provide a transition from the existing
single-family homes in the Pepperwood Addition and the larger apartment buildings proposed
near Gilbert Street. Woodlands and slopes provide a buffer between this and the adjacent
properties to the north and south.
Mass and Scale - The proposed single family lots are subject to the same RS-5 standards
regarding setbacks, lot coverage, and building height as the existing lots in the Pepperwood
Addition. The townhouse buildings include 4 design options with a variety of building materials
and roof lines to prevent a monotonous streetscape.
The two larger multifamily buildings have been designed to generally comply with the multifamily
design standards, including facade articulation and variation of the roof line. The stone veneer
and wood siding are intended to complement the natural environment.
Open space- Lots 2 and 3 will contain over 2 acres of protected open space. However, most of
that area contains steep slopes and woodlands and will have limited use for active recreation.
The applicant has shown two areas adjacent to the 36-unit buildings on lots 1 and 2 for use of the
residents of those buildings. Staff recommends that the plan provide details regard the square
footage of those areas, and any amenities, such as outdoor dining space and playground,
equipment.
Traffic circulation-Cherry Avenue will provide street access for the property to Gilbert Street, an
arterial street with sufficient capacity for the projected traffic. Based on the Institute of Traffic
Engineers Trip Generation Handbook (9th Edition), the development(as proposed with 116
dwelling units)will generate approximately 778 vehicle trips per weekday. In 2014, Gilbert Street
had an average daily traffic count of approximately 6,700 vehicles per day(Iowa DOT).Given that
the capacity of a four-lane minor arterial street is more than 30,000 trips per day, the additional
traffic generated by the development alone will not over-burden Gilbert Street.
While some of the traffic generated may choose to use Sandusky Drive for access, it is anticipated
that a majority of the traffic will access Cherry Avenue via Gilbert Street. Additionally, the
connection of Cherry Avenue from Sandusky Drive to Gilbert Street will provide an alternative
street access for the Pepperwood subdivisions and will improve access for emergency and
service vehicles.
As discussed below under#4. traffic calming features are being included on Cherry Avenue.
Based on this information, in staffs view the density and design of the Planned Development will
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be compatible with and complementary to adjacent development in terms of land use, building
mass and scale, relative amount of open space,traffic circulation and general layout.
2. The development will not overburden existing streets and utilities.
City sewer and water is available to this property. Capacity is adequate to accommodate
development of these additional dwelling units. Onsite stormwater management is required.
The applicant is proposing to build two stormwater basins in the ravine located along the north
property line. Preliminary storm water calculations reviewed by the City Engineer indicate that
the capacity of the proposed storm water basins are adequate to handle the projected run-off
from the site.
The ravine in which the stormwater facilities is proposed, contains protected slopes. Currently
the ravine is subject to severe erosion. Construction of the stormwater facilities will be designed
to correct current erosion and prevent future erosion. As noted below the sensitive areas
provisions of the zoning code allow essential utilities including stormwater facilities to be
constructed within with protected areas,if they are designed to protect against erosion, pollution
and habitat disturbance, and result in minimal amounts of excavation and filling. After
installation of the facilities, the sensitive protected areas and associated buffers must be
restored by the developer. Because part of the stormwater facilities will be located on the
adjacent property to the north, an off-site easement will be necessary at time of final plat
approval.
Gilbert Street has capacity to serve the proposed development and Cherry Avenue will improve
traffic connectivity for the area. Based on this information, it is staffs view that the development
will not overburden existing streets and utilities.
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
While the proposed development will be a significant change to what has been appreciated for
many years by surrounding neighbors as open space,staff finds that the proposed development
is not a significant departure from what would be allowed for a conventional development with
regard to views, light and air, property values, and privacy of neighboring properties. The
proposed RS-5 lots (lots 4-16) will provide a transition from the existing single-family homes
within the Pepperwood Addition to the townhouse style buildings and the larger apartment
buildings to the west. The apartment buildings will be built down slope from the existing
neighborhood and this should help ameliorate the visual effect of these larger buildings.
The property to the south is the historic McCollister Farm,which contains a historic house and
a recently constructed single-family dwelling. These two properties contain a significant amount
of open space and woodlands that screen them from the proposed development. Because the
McCollister Farm is a designated historic landmark,further development is not anticipated.
The property to the north contains Friendly Farm, an organic agricultural use. The ravine on the
north side of this property continues onto the Friendly Farm property. The portion of the ravine
on this property contains protect slopes and will be within a conservation easement preventing
further development. This will provide a wooded buffer between the proposed Cherry Creek
Subdivision and the Friendly Farm property.
Based on this information, in staffs view 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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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 application includes a request for reduction of the standard collector street width of 31 feet
down to 28 feet on Cherry Avenue. Staff recommended this reduction to provide traffic calming
for Cherry Avenue, which will carry traffic from Sandusky Drive to Gilbert Street. Traffic circles
are also proposed on Cherry Avenue in two locations where it will intersect with Toby Circle.
The intent is allow Cherry Avenue to provide neighborhood street connectivity,but to discourage
its use a cut through and to calm speeds of vehicles using the street. Staff finds that the proposal
to reduce the pavement width from 31 feet to 2B feet is reasonable given the goal of traffic
calming for this street.
Pedestrian Facilities: Planned developments must include pedestrian facilities to ensure that
residents and visitors have access to public streets and sidewalks, building entrances, parking
areas,shared open spaces, natural areas, and other amenities. In addition, providing street trees
and a variety of building facades that address the street with visible doors and windows make for
a more comfortable environment along the street for pedestrians. Staff finds that the sidewalks,
building designs, and street trees proposed will meet the standard described above.
Public Open Space Requirement: Based on the 4.02 acres proposed for Low Density Single-
Family Residential zone and the 14.01 acres proposed for Low Density Multifamily Residential
zone, the applicant would be required to dedicate 1 acre of land or pay fees in lieu of land. The
Parks and Recreation Commission will review this application and make a recommendation
regarding the dedication of open space or fees. However, given the steep topography of this area
it is unlikely that there is land that is suitable for a public park. Staff recommends that fees be
collected in lieu of the dedication of open space.
The fee can be used for acquisition of new park land or improvements to existing parks within the
Wetherby (S1) open space district, including Wetherby Park and Sand Prairie Park. The fee will
be equal to the fair market value of the land that otherwise would have been required for
dedication. The fee must be paid in full by the developer prior to the issuance of the first building
permit for any lot within the development.
Private Shared Open Space: Large portions of lots 2 and 3 contain protected slopes and
woodlands. A smaller are of woodland is contained on the north portion of lot 4. These areas
should be labeled as conservation easements. At the time of final plat approval, the applicant
must submit a legally binding instrument setting forth the procedures and financing structure to
be followed for maintaining the stormwater facilities and the surrounding conservation easement.
The developer has indicated that a homeowner's association will be established to maintain the
common areas. The details of this arrangement will need to be addressed in the legal papers
submitted when the final planned development plan is submitted.
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: The South District Plan encourages development of
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neighborhoods with a mix of housing types to allow for housing options. Although the
predominant land use in the area will remain detached single-family housing, new neighborhoods
should provide opportunities for townhouses, duplexes as well as multifamily buildings to serve
residents throughout their lifetimes. The South District Plan contemplated locations where
opportunities for higher density housing and clustered density should be allowed, noting: "West
of the Pepperwood Subdivision, wooded slopes make traditional development impractical. In this
area, the 2 to 8 dwelling units per acre envisioned on the land use map on page 53 could be
clustered through an overlay planned development. Such development would rely on an
extension of Cherry Street,which will provide improved connectivity and circulation for the single-
family neighborhood to the east by allowing residents more direct street access to South Gilbert
Street."
The South District Plan indicates that property along the east side of Gilbert Street, south of the
railroad, may be appropriate for town-home or other small lot or duplex development. Additional
density may be considered for projects that add a unique housing element or that enhance
housing diversity for the South District or that otherwise contribute to the connectivity of
neighborhoods or enhance visibility and street access to public parks and other open space.The
extension of Cherry Avenue will provide an important east-west connection allowing neighbors
more direct access to Gilbert Street and the parks and trails located to the west of Gilbert Street.
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.
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 applicant is proposing to grade protected slopes to allow installation of stormwater
management facilities and to grade areas that appear to be humanly altered protected slopes.
Disturbance of protected slopes and or protected slope buffers trigger 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 in 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 protect slopes adjacent to Gilbert Street have been humanly
altered and is requesting permission to encroach into protected slope and buffer areas. There is
evidence that this assessment is correct.When Gilbert Street was reconstructed several years ago,
it appears that grading was done for the street and to provide fill material. Staff from the City
Engineer's office visited the property and based on the angle of the slope and the pattern of trees
(younger volunteer trees being present on the previously disturbed areas) concurs with this
assessment.
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The applicant is also proposing to remove trees and grade portions of protected slope and buffer
areas located within the ravine on the north side of this property and on the adjacent property to
allow for the installation of stormwater management facilities.As noted above under#2. the ravine
is currently subject to severe erosion. Construction of the stormwater facilities will be designed to
correct current erosion and prevent future erosion. The sensitive areas provisions of the zoning
code allow essential utilities including stormwater facilities to be constructed within with protected
areas, if they are designed to protect against erosion, pollution and habitat disturbance, and result
in minimal amounts of excavation and filling. After installation of the facilities,the sensitive protected
'areas and associated buffers must be restored by the developer. Because part of the stormwater
facilities will be located on the adjacent property to the north, an off-site easement will be necessary
at time of final plat approval.
Staff recommends that healthy, mature trees located in or near the ravine be preserved and
protected from construction activity to the extent possible. A tree protection plan should be
submitted and approved at the time of the final OPD plan. Provided all conditions are satisfied to
prevent erosion,ensure long term stability of the slopes, and the structural integrity of the proposed
buildings, staff finds that the proposed encroachment into what appear to be previously altered
slopes is reasonable.
Woodlands: The property contained approximately 13 acres of woodland (11.28 acres in the area
proposed for RM-12 and 1.85 acres in the area proposed for RS-5). The applicant recently removed
woodlands portions of the property prior to receiving approval of a sensitive areas plan. The
applicant claims that he was unaware of the woodland retention requirements and that trees that
were removed were undesirable or unhealthy. Photographs dating back as recent to 1990 show
that portions of the the area was once farmed and contained few trees. However more recent
photographs indicate extensive tree coverage. The applicants engineer has provided a plan
estimating the extent of previous woodlands on the property. The ordinance requires that if more
than 50% of a woodland in an RS-5 zone is remove, replacement trees must be planted at a ratio
of 1 tree per every 200 feet of woodland disturbance. For properties zoned RM-12, 20% of the
woodlands must be retained or replacement trees must be planted. The proposed Sensitive Areas
Plan includes a tree replacement plan. Staff recommends that City Forester review and approval of
the tree replacement plan prior to final plat approval.
Archeological sites: The Sensitive Areas section of the zoning code considers the preservation
archaeological sites as well as natural features. The applicant has already initiated some
development activity on the site. Meanwhile, the Office of the State Archaeologist has indicated
that four archaeological sites have been reported within 100 meters of the development site. Due
the density of known archaeological sites in the surrounding area,there is sufficient likelihood that
other undiscovered or undocumented site may be present within the development area that the
OSA recommends a field investigation by a professional archaeological consultant prior to the
commencement of ground disturbing activities (e.g. grading). Staff therefore recommends that as
a condition of approval the applicant hire an archaeologist approved by the state to complete a
study or excavation plan approved by the State.
Water Service: Water mains will need to be extended to serve this development.A water main
• extension fee of$435.00 per acre is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends deferral of this application pending resolution of
the deficiencies and discrepancies listed below. Upon resolution of deficiencies staff would
recommend approval of REZ18-00005/SUB18-0005, an application submitted by Bedrock LLC for
a rezoning from ID-RM to OPD/RS-5 and OPD/RM-12 and a Preliminary Plat end Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for Cherry Creek Subdivision, a 17-lot, 18.03-acre residential subdivision
located east of Gilbert Street subject to City Forester review and approval of the tree replacement
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plan prior to final plat approval and applicant contracting with an archaeologist approved by the
state to complete a study or excavation plan.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES:
1. Side elevations are required for the all town house units.
2. Staff recommends that the plan provide details regarding the square footage of those
areas, and any amenities such as outdoor dining space and playground equipment.
3. The protected areas should be label as conservation easements.
4. The percent of steep slope, protected slope and protected slope buffer proposed to be
disturbed should be reported on page 4.
5. Percent of woodland to be retained needs to be clarified.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan
3. Zoning Exhibit
4. Building Elevation Drawings
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 2018
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: REZ18-00005/SUB-00008 Cherry Creek Subdivision
The applicant has indicated that any revisions to the Sensitive Areas Development Plan will be
presented at the June 7 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. No new information is
available at this time.
Summary Report for - bits
Good Neighbor Meeting
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Project Name: Cherry Avenue Extension Project Location: Between Cherry Avenue&Gilbert'St
Meeting Date and Time: 11/8/17, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meeting Location: Terry Trueblook Park Lodge
Names of Applicant Representatives attending: Andy Bockenstedt, Kim Bockenstedt,
and Alex Carrillo
Names of City Staff Representatives attending:
Number of Neighbors Attending: 8 Sign-In Attached?Yes X No
General Comments received regarding project(attach additional sheets if necessary)-
See attached meeting minutes.
Concerns expressed regarding project(attach additional sheets if necessary)-
See attached meeting minutes.
Will there be any changes made to the proposal based on this input? If so,describe:
None noted.
Staff Representative Comments
Good Neighbor Meeting Minutes
Terry Trueblood Park Lodge
7:00 PM—MD PM,11/8/2017
Attendance:
Doug Beardsley
Jill Beardsley
Dee Kyllingstad
Dave Kyllingstad
Stan Vander Weide
Marilyn Vander Weide
Dick Droessler
Patty Droessler
Alex Carrillo(Representative)
Kim Bockenstedt (Representative)
Andy Bockenstedt (Representative)
Summary
Meeting began at 7:00 PM with attendees gathering around a table that Included proposed drawings of the land use
change that showed how the Cherry Avenue extension would be developed. Drawings included a breakdown of the
proposed property lines as well as examples of what the multi-family units,townhomes, and single-family homes might
look like.
Discussion ensued regarding the possible single-family lot price and the projected values of those homes once built. Per
Andy Bockenstedt,the expected land value for the single-family lots is expected to be In the$65k-$70k range with the
ultimate home value expected to be in the$300k-$350k range.
Attendee expressed concern regarding what the expected demographic would be for those living in the proposed multi-
family units facing Gilbert Street.A general consensus was met amongst the representatives and attendees that the
expected cost-per-unit(monthly rent or condo/townhome cost)would likely result In the property being occupied by
young professionals or first-time buyers.
General discussion followed surrounding the proposed streets, roundabouts,and traffic control measures as well as the
design and orientation of the townhomes.
Attendees asked about the time-line of the proposed land use change. Per Andy Bockenstedt,the main street
connecting Cherry Avenue to Gilbert Street would be developed first with the access streets following this.The first
structures to be developed would likely be some single-family homes which could possibly be included in the Parade of
Homes depending on the timeline.Per Andy Bockenstedt,it would be nice to begin development in the spring of 2018.
General discussion followed surrounding the maintenance of the proposed subdivision.Per Andy Bockenstedt,a
covenant would be In place that lays out specific landscaping and maintenance requirements.Additionally,the streets
would be lined with quality LED street lights to provide ample lighting for the neighborhood.
Questions and subsequent discussion between attendees and representatives ensued regarding the likely Increase in
value of the overall area as a result of the proposed land use change.Attendees also commented on how the access to
Gilbert Street would be very nice.
The meeting ended at 8:00 PM with residents expressing excitement about the proposed land use change. Attendees in
unison requested that their approval be documented in the meeting minutes.
GOOD NEIGHBOR MEETING NOTICE
Notice of Good Neighbor Meeting and Open House
10/30/2017
Date and Time:Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location:Terry Trueblood Park Lodge
To neighbors of Cherry Avenue:
The Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission(P&Z)/Board of Adjustment(BOA)will soon consider
a land use change for a property in your area.The property is located at the end of Cherry Avenue.
The proposal is to develop a subdivision containing a mixture of single-family and multi-family
houses.
As the representative of this request,we would like to invite you to participate in an open-house
where you will have an opportunity to learn about the requested land use change,and we can
gather comments you may have regarding this proposal.
It is anticipated that the P&Z/BOA will be reviewing this proposal by the end of November.A notice
of a formal review by the P&Z/BOA will be sent to all property owners within 300'of the property
under review by the City.You are encouraged to attend this meeting and voice your opinions.
If you have any questions or would like to submit written comments,please contact Andy
Bockenstedt at(319)331-1558 or email Alex Carrillo at alex.carrillo@bockex.com.
Good Neighbor Meeting
Mailing List
2040 Waterfront Dr
2460 S Gilbert St
2530 5 Gilbert St
643 Sandusky Dr
651 Sandusky Dr
657 Sandusky Dr
557 Cherry Ave
560 Cherry Ave
681 Sandusky Dr
702 Sandusky Dr
708 Sandusky Dr
714 Sandusky Dr
720 Sandusky Dr
640 Sandusky Dr
646 Sandusky Dr
652 Sandusky Dr
658 Sandusky Dr
664 Sandusky Dr
670 Sandusky Dr
607 Pepper Dr
703 Sandusky Dr
711 Sandusky Dr
719 Sandusky Dr
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 5, 2018
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: REZ18-00005/SUB18-00005 Cherry Creek Subdivision
The applicant has submitted a revised plan in response to concerns discussed at the May 17
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. For comparison the previous plan and staff report are
attached. The minutes of the May 17 meeting are also attached.
Density: The Commission expressed concerns about the overall density of the proposal. The
revised plan has replaced lot 17, which was previously proposed to contain 10 townhouse-style
multifamily dwellings, with two single family lots (lots 17 and 18) and two corner duplex lots (lots
19 and 20). Lots 17 — 20 are now proposed to be zoned Low Density Single Family Residential
(RS-5), rather than the previously proposed Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM-12). This
will result in a more consistent zoning pattern for the lots located on Toby Circle south of Cherry
Avenue (see attached Zoning Exhibit).
With the replacement of 10 multifamily units with 2 single family and 4 duplex units, the overall
density has been reduced from 7.5 to 7.18 units per acre. The proposed density is within the 2-8
dwelling units per acre shown on the Comprehensive Plan for this area.
36-unit Buildings: Concerns were expressed about the scale of the two 36-unit buildings
proposed on lots 1 and 2, and the relationship of these buildings to the nearby single family
properties. The applicant has modified the grading plan and redesigned the parking and
driveways to create usable open space near these buildings. On lot 1 the parking and driveways
have been moved away from the south property line and additional trees are proposed between
the building and the south lot line. However,the size of the two 36-unit buildings has not changed.
The applicant has indicated that he will present drawings showing how the construction of these
buildings in relationship to the hillside, will help minimize their apparent scale and visibility from
the existing residential properties in the neighborhood.
Usable Open Space: The Commission indicated that there is a need for usable open space in
close proximity to the multifamily dwellings. The revised plan includes two areas with playground
equipment and outdoor dining areas featuring paved patios, pergolas, grills and picnic tables.
These areas are located on Lot 1 in the southeast corner(east of the building and parking area)
and on Lot 2 southwest of the building. The grading plan has been revised to provide flat areas
for these features.
Landscape Plan: The landscape has been revised to include additional trees along the south
property line of Lot 1 and lots 8 — 13, as requested by the neighboring property owners. Street
trees have been added between the sidewalk and curb within the right-of-way. As noted in the
May 17 staff report, staff recommends that approval be subject to City Forester review and
approval of the tree replacement and protection plan prior to final plat approval.
Traffic: The Commission questioned whether traffic calming should be designed into the rear
driveway for the townhouse style units on lots 1 and 3. The alley will be narrow(20 feet wide), will
be lined with trees and a retaining wall on the north side, and is divided into two segments with
three driveways back to Cherry Avenue. Based on these conditions staff finds that additional
traffic calming devises will not likely be necessary.
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The Commission asked if an additional traffic calming island would be beneficial on Cherry
Avenue where it intersects with the driveways to lots 1 and 2. The City's Transportation Planner
found that traffic calming islands are currently proposed at adequate distances. An additional
island is not necessary.
A question was raised about the site distance for the driveway on lot 2. Staff has confirmed that
drivers using this driveway will have sufficient site distance.
Sidewalks: The Commission asked about the condition of sidewalks on Gilbert Street and if an
8-foot wide sidewalk would be appropriate. City inspectors found that current 4-foot wide sidewalk
is in good condition and do not recommend replacing it at this time. Any damaged locations will
be repaired by the applicant. A wide side walk and trail already are located on west side of Gilbert
Street. The City's Transportation Planner will investigate whether it would be appropriate to
provide a pedestrian crossing from the east side of Gilbert Street to the west side. If it is
determined to be a safe location, curb ramps could be added at the time Cherry Street is installed.
Stormwater: Concerns were raised about stormwater runoff onto adjacent properties. At the time
of final plat approval, the development agreement will specify that the roof drains and gutters for
lots 5 — 16 will be required to drain toward the storm drains on Toby Circle. In addition, a
conservation easement for tree protection will be located along the south lots lines of lot 8— 13.
These requirements will minimize stormwater runoff onto adjacent properties. The City Engineer
has approved the preliminary stormwater management plan.
Archeologic Study: The applicant has contracted with a professional archeologist, who has
completed an initial survey of the site and presented a report the State Archeologist. The initial
study found that much of the property was disturbed in the 1990s with grading activity associated
with the adjacent Pepperwood subdivision. Because of fill on the property, parts of the site were
not accessible and need further study once the fill has been removed. The applicant has agreed
to have an archeological monitor present during further excavation.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00005/SUB18-0005, an
application submitted by Bedrock LLC for a rezoning from ID-RM to OPD/RS-5 (5.8 acres) and
OPD/RM-12 (12.23 acres) and a Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for
Cherry Creek Subdivision, a 17-lot, 18.03-acre residential subdivision located east of Gilbert
Street subject to 1) City Forester review and approval of the tree replacement and protection plan
prior to final plat approval, 2) at the time of final plat approve the development agreement will
specify that the roof drains and gutters for lots 5 — 16 will be required to drain toward the storm
drains on Toby Circle, and 3) the applicant contracting with an archaeologist approved by the
State to complete a study or excavation plan prior to any additional grading on the property.
Attachments:
1. Revised Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan
2. Revised Zoning Exhibit
3. Previous Staff Report
4. May 17 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
Approved by:
Danielle Sitzman, Development Services Coordinator,
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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curious what accountability there will be for her new neighbors to keep the new neighborhood
from turning into the same situation they are living in now. Will they be financially able to
upkeep yards and homes? Swanson hopes the Commission will take into consideration not only
what is concerning to the existing neighborhoods, but also for the new neighbors and to not ask
them to do something they are not able to do and not put them in a losing situation and give
them a change to thrive. Swanson doesn't believe the current plan she has seen is fair to the
people of Forest View. Swanson gave additional questions from neighbors to Miklo so they can
become public record and addressed at that next meeting.
Sara Barron (1903 Grantwood Street), director Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition,
wanted to make note on a couple issues with this rezoning project. One, there are mountains of
research showing affordable housing developments do not lower property values (and she will
share that with Mr. Cole) and secondly she noted the current residents of Forest View have
been instrumental in helping with designing what they want for themselves in the new
neighborhood and have been very active in advocating for what they need in their new
neighborhood. Therefore Barron said there should be no concern that the current residents of
Forest View's voices are not being heard. All they need now is for the other neighborhoods to
welcome them in as part of the community.
Freerks closed the public dicussion.
Signs moved to defer REZ18-00013/SUB18-00006 until the June 7 meeting.
Parsons seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
REZONING/DEVELOPMENT ITEM (REZ18-00005/SUB18-00005):
An application submitted by Bedrock, LLC for a rezoning of approximately 18.03 acres from
Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone and Planned Development
Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-12) zone and a preliminary plat of Cherry
Creek Subdivision, a 17-lot, 18.03-acre residential subdivision located east of S. Gilbert Street &
south of Waterfront Drive.
Miklo noted the property is on the east side of Gilbert Street, west of Cherry Avenue and is
pretty heavily wooded. The proposal is to rezone most of the property to RM-12 Low Density
Multifamily Residential and a portion to be rezoned to RS-5 Low Density Single Family
Residential and both are proposed to have a Planned Development Overlay Zone. The plan
also includes a preliminary plat and Sensitive Areas Plan, the plat would include the extension
of Cherry Avenue to Gilbert Street and a new local street, Toby Circle, which would provide
access to the single family lots and townhouse lots. The Planned Development includes a
variety of housing types such as single family lots in the southern and eastern portions of the
property, a series of 31 townhouses towards the middle and then two 36-unit apartment
buildings on Gilbert Street. Miklo stated the property does contain critical and protected slopes
and woodlands, and some of those environmentally areas will, and have been, disturbed. There
will be areas of the property that will be protected through the Sensitive Areas Plan even after
the grading is complete for stormwater management. Miklo showed photos of the area noting
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that staff as well as the City Engineers visited this property earlier this year and do feel the
erosion in the area needs to be addressed and the stormwater management facilities may be a
way of doing that.
Miklo stated in terms of the Planned Development Overlay there are several items that must be
considered. One is density, he noted the Comprehensive Plan shows this property as
appropriate for 2-8 dwellings per acre. With the amount of open space left, this plan will achieve
7-8 units per acre so within the guidelines in the Comprehensive Plan. Another item to consider
is if a development will burden existing streets and utilities and it is felt by the transportation
planners that most of the traffic will use Gilbert Street, which is an arterial street, with more than
sufficient capacity for a development of this size. Miklo acknowledged some of the traffic will
likely go to the east and use Sandusky Drive, a collector street that goes to Keokuk Street and
both of those have sufficient capacity for this development. One of the goals noted in the
Comprehensive Plan is the extension of Cherry Avenue from Sandusky to Gilbert Street to
provide some traffic relief and an alternative street access for the Pepperwood subdivisions.
This street connection also will improve access for emergency and service vehicles.
Miklo noted the sanitary sewer and water service are available to this property, and the
proposed stormwater facilities are believed by City Engineers to correct a serious erosion issue
existing in the ravine.
The next item to consider is if the development will not adversely affect views, light and air,
property values and privacy of neighboring properties any more than would a conventional
development. Miklo stated in this particular case, the single family lots will provide a transition
from the existing single-family homes within the Pepperwood Addition to the townhouse style
buildings and the larger apartment buildings to the west. The buildings proposed in this plan do
not exceed the height limits, will comply with the multifamily building design standards and are
broken down into smaller modules with balconies and different materials in order to minimize
the large scale of the buildings.
Next question is if a 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 (meaning the Zoning Code), and with other building
regulations of the City. Miklo stated that in this case, unlike other planned developments, the
applicant is not asking for any waivers (e.g. setbacks or height), there is a proposal for reduction
of the standard collector street width of 31 feet down to 28 feet on Cherry Avenue. Staff
recommended this reduction to provide traffic calming for Cherry Avenue, which will carry traffic
from Sandusky Drive to Gilbert Street. Traffic circles are also proposed on Cherry Avenue in two
locations where it will intersect with Toby Circle. The intent is allow Cherry Avenue to provide
neighborhood street connectivity, but to discourage its use a cut through and to calm speeds of
vehicles using the street. Staff finds that the proposal to reduce the pavement width from 31 feet
to 28 feet is reasonable given the goal of traffic calming for this street.
Miklo stated for Planned Developments they must also consider pedestrian networks and
facilities. He stated all the buildings will have access to public sidewalks, the sidewalk on
Gilbert Street may need to be reconstructed due to erosion over the years. Also public open
space must be considered, a development of this size would be required to dedicate one acre of
open space or pay fees in lieu of. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review this
application and make a recommendation regarding the dedication of open space or fees.
However, given the steep topography of this area it is unlikely that there is land that is suitable
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for a public park. Staff recommends that fees be collected in lieu of the dedication of open
space. Private open space is also a consideration and Miklo noted that much of the property
will be in a conservation easement with a homeowner's association being responsible for
maintenance(including the stormwater facilities). Legal documents addressing these
responsibilities and funding for maintenance will need to be in place at time of final plat.
In terms of compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Miklo reiterated this proposal is in an area
noted for 2—8 units per acre but there is additional text in the Plan that specifically mentions
this property as being possibly appropriate for well-designed multifamily and stressing the goal
of the City of having Cherry Avenue connect to Gilbert Street. Therefore, Staff does find that
this proposal does comply with the Comprehensive Plan for the area.
As Miklo previously mentioned, this proposal is in a sensitive area and does contain protected
slopes adjacent to Gilbert Street, and the applicant is proposing those protected slopes be
modified as it has been determined these are altered slopes that have been graded in the past.
When Gilbert Street was reconstructed several years ago, it appears that grading was done for
the street and to provide fill material. The Ordinance does allow for additional alteration of
previously altered slopes. Generally, ravines containing protected slopes should not be altered,
however an exception can be made for stormwater management or sanitary sewer or water
lines. In this case the City Engineer feels a solution to the erosion problem would be build a
series of two damns within the slopes to slow the flow of water and control erosion in this area.
The City Engineer with the stormwater management plan for this application.
Miklo said that the other sensitive feature on the site would be the woodlands. The applicant
recently removed woodlands portions of the property prior to receiving approval of a sensitive
areas plan. The applicant claims that he was unaware of the woodland retention requirements
and that trees that were removed were undesirable or unhealthy. Miklo showed the
Commission a series of photographs to illustrate what the property looked like before the trees
were removed. The City has no way to assess the quality of the trees that were removed, they
do know there are a considerable number of Locust trees in this area which are not considered
desirable, but in any event the Ordinance requires that if more than 50% of a woodland in an
RS-5 zone is remove, replacement trees must be planted at a ratio of 1 tree per every 200 feet
of woodland disturbance. So approval of this application will require approval of a tree
replacement plan and Staff is recommending that plan, as well as a tree preservation plan, be
approved by the City Forrester before any more development activity on this site. The applicant
has indicated a desire to plant replacement trees on the perimeter of the property as well as
additional trees will be planted once the houses are built. Staff also discussed having trees
planted in the street right-of-way.
The Sensitive Areas section of the zoning code considers the preservation archaeological sites
as well as natural features. The applicant has already initiated some development activity on the
site. Meanwhile, the Office of the State Archaeologist has indicated that four archaeological
sites have been reported within 100 meters of the development site. Due the density of known
archaeological sites in the surrounding area, there is sufficient likelihood that other
undiscovered or undocumented site may be present within the development area that the OSA
recommends a field investigation by a professional archaeological consultant prior to the
commencement of ground disturbing activities (e.g. grading). Staff therefore recommends that
as a condition of approval the applicant hire an archaeologist approved by the State
Archeologist to complete a study or excavation plan approved by the State Archeologist.
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Miklo noted there are a variety of townhouse designs proposed along Cherry Avenue and Toby
Circle. With the two multifamily buildings along Gilbert Street there would be underground
parking as well as some surface parking. The applicant is proposing two outdoor activity areas,
one for each apartment building, and a playground area for the townhouses.
When the Staff Report was distributed there were some deficiencies in terms of the materials
required, those have been satisfied.
Therefore Staff is recommending approval of REZ18-00005/SUB18-0005, an application
submitted by Bedrock LLC for a rezoning from ID-RM to OPD/RS-5 and OPD/RM-12 and a
Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Cherry Creek Subdivision, a 17-lot,
18.03-acre residential subdivision located east of Gilbert Street subject to City Forester review
and approval of the tree replacement plan prior to final plat approval and applicant contracting
with an archaeologist approved by the state to complete a study or excavation plan.
Theobald asked about the sidewalk on Gilbert Street and Miklo explained it is there however
has been covered by erosion over the years and as part of this development the sidewalk will
need to be repaired.
Freerks asked about the sensitive areas that will not be disturbed and Miklo showed the areas
as well as areas that will be disturbed for the needs of stormwater management.
Martin questioned the fees in lieu of park space and if the woodlands could become park space.
Miklo stated that based on past experiences and the direction of the Parks Director this area is
not the type of space the City would want to maintain for parkland, the Ordinance is very
specific in requiring neighborhood open space, usable open space for playground equipment,
and playing fields. This area is also too steep and could be a liability for the City. There are two
other parks in the area, Wetherby Park and Sand Hill Park so the fees collected from this
development will be applied to those existing parks.
Theobald asked about the two roundabouts or calming circles that will be placed on Cherry
Avenue and who is responsible for maintaining them. Miklo replied it will be the responsibility of
the homeowners association.
Freerks asked about the process for determining if a site may be an archeological site. Miklo
said the City will notify the State Archaeologist of the development and they will review their
records and if desired could come and review the site prior to development. Freerks questioned
how the City can prevent disturbance of areas before a study is conducted. Miklo stated the
applicant must have permission from the City before any work on the site is started.
Hensch noted the new extension of Cherry Avenue appears to be more than 1000 feet long and
he likes that there will be two calming islands placed on the street however feels the third
intersection to the west should have some intersection control as there are more units in that
area with the two higher density buildings. Miklo noted he discussed this with the transportation
planners and engineers and they felt due to the grade and the intersection traffic will naturally
slow. Hensch is also concerned about the alley, it is also a long stretch of road without any
control. Miklo stated if that is a concern the Commission can require some traffic calming
devices to be placed in the alley.
Parsons asked if the City will allow on street parking on collector streets such as Cherry
Avenue. Miklo confirmed they do, on street parking will be allowed on one side.
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Signs questioned the topography of the area coming off of Gilbert Street and the slope, so he
assumes there will need to be grading to put in the street and questions if there will be any
retention landscaping in that area. Miklo said that has not been discussed by City Staff however
the applicant's engineer may be able to address the concern.
Dyer questioned the visibility at the intersection where the two large buildings will be for traffic
coming off Gilbert Street. Miklo said the driveway is at a right angle and then turns sharply so
should be okay.
Freerks asked about the discrepancies listed in the Staff Report. Miklo confirmed all those
discrepancies have been resolved.
Hensch asked about the north boundary of these parcels and if the boundary was going through
the ravine. Miklo confirmed it is, and a portion of the ravine is on a neighboring property and a
portion of the stormwater retention work would occur on the neighboring property and will
require an easement and consent of the neighboring property.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Andrew Bockenstedt (3500 Dolphin Drive) is the owner of Bedrock LLC (the applicant). He
stated he has done excavation work on developments in Iowa City but this is the first complete
development for his company in Iowa City.
Freerks noted the sensitive areas of the property and the importance of maintaining the
sensitive areas in the Iowa City community, and is questioning the removal of trees and
beginning work on the site and ignorance regarding a sensitive areas ordinance in the City.
Bockenstedt admitted he made an error in removing the trees. He stated the first house he built
was at 560 Cherry Avenue and saw the whole property as a corn field in 1992. Freerks
understands that, however since 1992 new rules have been created to protect sensitive areas.
She asked if Bockenstedt was working with Southgate Development or MMS Consultants.
Bockenstedt said he is an excavation contractor and an ambitious fellow and his ambition got
the best of him as he jumped into working the area but was not aware removing trees was in the
ordinance, he did not disturb the slopes. He felt that piles of dirt from developments in
Pepperwood had been dumped on the property and trees and such were growing in the piles
and he felt those could be removed. He doesn't feel he disturbed any of the soil within in the
possible archeological areas and the native vegetation under all the mounds of dirt and trees he
moved are still intact. Bockenstedt admits he made a mistake in moving the dirt and removing
the trees and apologizes.
Hensch asked if they harvested any of the trees removed and Bockenstedt said they did harvest
the walnut trees that were of any value, they did not destroy them.
Dyer asked when the trees were removed. Bockenstedt replied it was after the first of the year,
maybe February. Dyer noted there is provision regarding trees that harbor Indiana Brown Bats
those trees can only be harvested between October 1 and April 1.
Freerks referenced the Comprehensive Plan and the density for this area which states 2-8 units
per acre and the proposal is for 7-8 units per acre so very close to the maximum. Therefore
Freerks feels there should be a few more amenities in the area for residents. Bockenstedt said
he will entertain ideas and be willing to incorporate them if able. Freerks said just added open
green space can be attractive, so children can run, kick a soccer ball, etc.
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Hensch asked about the three, four and five-plex buildings and if they were all three bedroom
units. Bockenstedt confirmed that is correct. Hensch noted that appears to be attractive to
families and because of that there needs to be open space for children to play. Although the
development is close to Wetherby Park, it is still a mile or over away depending on which end of
the development one lives.
Dyer observed the single family lots back up to the parking area for the bigger apartment
buildings and wonder if those homes will object to having an apartment building parking lot in
their backyard. Freerks agreed and said there will need to be a buffer. Miklo noted the house
lots will be at a considerable higher grade than the apartment buildings so there will be a natural
buffer for lights and noise from the parking lots. He stated there will also be a large retaining
wall there. Freerks questioned the safety issues of having a large retaining wall and there might
need to be a fence.
Hensch noted the issues of soil erosion and water retention in this area and the easiest way to
keep the water on the property is to minimize the amount of concrete. Bockenstedt stated the
townhouses are actually drive-under, the garage tucked under the house. Hensch agreed that
will be helpful but still feels there needs to be an overall look at any spaces they can minimize
the use of concrete. Miklo noted on the latest plan the applicant did add a little landscaping
between the driveways of each townhome.
Joel Kline (2460 South Gilbert Street) owns the McCollister Historic Farm House to the south of
the applicant's property. It was originally the farm house for 800 acres that would have included
this property. Kline noted that last time he came before this Commission was when he wanted
to build a garage and had to make sure it was built in the style that was appropriate. He added
they have been good stewards of the property, they have restored the inside and kept the
outside consistent with the original appearance. Kline confirmed the concerns of single family
residences next to apartment buildings resonates with him quite a bit. He is not opposed to
development but feels it is necessary to be sensitive to the historic neighboring property.
Kline raised a number of issues, first with regards to the trees, when you look back at the 1930's
it was started this area was open fields but it appears there was a border on the southern edge
of mature walnut trees and those trees would have provided a buffer between his property and
this development. Kline also noted he never received any invitation to a good neighbor meeting
to discuss this development prior to this evening. Kline said one of the benefits is trees will
absorb water and over the years Kline noted they have had significant water coming down from
the north, they have put in gravel and paved the driveway in an effort to help with runoff. He is
concerned with water runoff to the south with this development.
The biggest concern for Kline is the 36 unit 3-story building that will abut right up to his property,
he would like to see a lower building and perhaps set back. He noted the open space those
families will use will be on his property and his neighbors. Another concern is the traffic on
Gilbert Street, the traffic on that street continues to increase, a stop sign has just been placed at
the intersection of Gilbert and McCollister, but adding 790 additional vehicles from this
development will add to the stress of roadway usage. To reiterate, his concerns are about
water, trees, light and other forms of intrusion onto his property be considered, perhaps a berm
could be created between his property and the development property to minimize intrusion.
Freerks asked how close the 36 unit building will be to the property line. Miklo said it would be
23 feet from the property line.
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Parsons asked about the good neighbor meeting. Miklo said the applicant will need to address
the discussion at the meeting.
Don Cochran(2530 South Gilbert Street) lives on the other parcel that is just south of the
proposed development. He purchased the entire 10 lot property approximately 15 years ago
and has another owner that wanted the home and to renovate the historic home so they
subdivided the property breaking off the house from the other outbuildings. Cochran corrected
some items from the Staff Report, specifically on bullet point 3 (not adversely affecting views)
and this discussion that the two McCollister Farm properties have their own built-in buffer and
there wouldn't likely be any future subdividing of the property. Cochran had submitted a 7 lot
subdivision to the City at one point when he first bought the property. He owns 6 acres, he is 57
years old, it is a lot to keep up, there is a lot invested in just the value of the property, and there
would be intent in the future to subdivide it. Cochran is not sure he would divide it into 7 lots,
maybe only 3 however the opportunity is there. If a subdivision of his property happens, the
prime lots will be the ones that will border where the 36 unit building will be. Therefore Cochran
would state there is an adverse effect to his property. When Cochran subdivided the property,
he specifically subdivided it RS-5 because he didn't want to build a big building there and didn't
want another owner to come in a build a big building there either. Cochran is concerned about
how close the large 36 unit building will be to his property, however, he does think Bockenstedt
has a great vision. Cochran stated he has three concerns, one is the buffer zone, which has
been discussed, but would also like to see more specific examples of what plantings will be
used along the property lines. He is concerned about the height of the 36 unit building and that
it will be seen from all angles. Perhaps the building could be made into an L shape and
therefore would be placed further away from his property line. Finally he is concerned about the
traffic on Gilbert Street, and the number of people will be crossing the street as the sidewalk on
the west side is not complete. Cochran has one other correction to the Staff Report, it sates the
apartment building is 800 feet from any other structures, that might be true to the Sandusky
area but Kline's house is actually only about 300 feet from the fence line .
Miklo clarified that when the Staff Report mentions the 800 feet, it specifically is referencing the
Pepperwood subdivision.
Shannon Patrick (652 Sandusky Drive) is concerned with this development and not in favor.
Patrick said the items wrong with this proposal are community outreach. As stated in the packet
there was a good neighbor meeting however he never received notice, and he is within the 200
feet line. The second issue it the trees, he understands it is presented as a mistake, however
as a neighboring homeowner you see the bulldozers going in and all the trees removed with no
notice of why. Patrick added this does not help with building trust with the developer, he added
there is a sense of community in his neighborhood and they should have been contacted.
Patrick next discussed the concern with the density of the proposal, the surrounding
neighborhood is RS-5 and this will be rows of townhomes and a 20 foot apartment building
poking over the hill. This is not with keeping the character of the area, it transitions the area
from a neighborhood to just housing. Having lived in Coralville next to HyVee he has seen
where those areas of houses become rentals over time as no one wants to buy next to large
apartment buildings. Patrick shared the concern regarding density, lack of space, does not
achieve the feeling of long-term residents. He does feel housing is needed in the area,
especially low-income housing, however trying to shove 400 people into a small area will create
housing, not a neighborhood. This level of density does not fit the character of the area.
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Patrick next commented on the extension of Cherry Avenue and with the addition of the traffic
circles it will not be any faster for residents on Sandusky to take that way to Gilbert Street than
to go the current routes, the road extension is not needed. He feels the road extension will add
to traffic concerns not alleviate them. Patrick's final point is regarding the school district and the
fact is Iowa City is the 14th most economically segregated city, and on the school side of things
the district has been trying to deal with this problem that effectively has all the high density,
more affordable housing, is all in the same part of town. This development will be in the Twain
district. In some areas of Iowa City the schools have a 5% reduced or free lunch percentage,
which is upwards of 70% reduced or free lunch percentage. Alexander school is similar to
Twain as well. Adding this much development will exasperate the situation and work against
the School Board's work to try to spread out affordable housing amongst the schools. Patrick
noted that Kingsley Botchway, on the City Council, is very aware of the school district concerns
and adding several hundred units in this area will not help the situation. Patrick closed by
saying he is not against development, he likes and wants more neighbors, the way to achieve it
is to have a mixture of multifamily, such as four-plexes scattered within single family, and meet
the character of the area.
Alex Carrillo (373 Windmill Place)works with Bockenstedt as the director of operations for
Bockenstedt Excavating and apologized to the gentleman who didn't receive the good neighbor
notice. They did hold a neighborhood meeting and he hand-delivered notices to all the
Sandusky mailboxes, mailed notices to the two parcels to the south and the Braverman property
to the north. The meeting was held on November 8, 2017, at the Terry Trueblood Park Lodge.
The Beardsley's attended, Kyllingstad, Vanderweeds, and Russells also attended and good
conversation was shared.
Freerks closed the public discussion.
Hensch moved to defer REZ18-00005/SUB18-00005 until the June 7 meeting.
Martin seconded the motion.
Freerks noted there has been good conversation this evening regarding concerns.
Signs wanted to acknowledge the point regarding the large size of the single-family lots allows
for the higher density in the multifamily areas. Freerks agrees and feels perhaps the multifamily
36 unit buildings could be smaller.
Freerks also reiterated the concern about the open space and amenities. She feels they are
trying to squeeze so much into this area and perhaps if it were left a bit more open it would be a
better environment, and a better long-term neighborhood.
Signs stated he normally is all for density but for some reason this proposal does not work for
him and is concerned about the two very large buildings on top of a hill overlooking a valley and
that exasperates the visual impact of the buildings. He also is very concerned about how close
it is to the south property line. He noted the conservation easement disappears at the south
edge of the building and that is where it is needed the most. He agrees with the comments that
this development is out of character for this area.
Martin said when looking at the larger area (Pepperwood, across the street, etc.)a better
continuity needs to be explored.
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Freerks acknowledged it is a tough lot to develop and it likely why it has been undeveloped for
so long. She discussed the buffers and possible berms and water flow, especially to the south,
and wants to see a tree protection plan.
Martin asked for more information about the state archeological findings and the implications.
Freerks noted the Comprehensive Plan states for this area to be a distinctive and innovative
environment for the neighborhood and a need for facilities and amenities and she is not seeing
that in this proposal.
Signs added sticking pergolas on the edge of a parking lot next to a retaining wall is not
particularly a user friendly alternative. He would agree there is just a lack of usable open space.
Hensch stated his concerns are to maintain the integrity of that area, as well as the amenities
issues. He added one of the focuses is to keep the neighborhoods walkable, and therefore he
feels there needs to be a six foot sidewalk the entire length of Gilbert Street along this property.
Within the development there is too much concrete, they need to find ways to keep the
stormwater on the property as much as possible, there is a real problem with erosion on the
north side and that needs to be addressed on the site as well as remediate the erosion that has
occurred. Hench echoed other's concerns that there simply is not enough open space, he is a
big fan of density but also feels they need to create neighborhoods and the way to accomplish
that is to give people the opportunity to be outside and meet each other. He also voiced his
displeasure with the harvesting of the mature trees and that there are no walnut trees specified
to be replanted, and the overall landscape plan is inadequate. All the borders to the south and
east should have good landscape borders, and wherever they can, even if it's just a small tree,
there needs to be trees. With regards to the three, four and five-plexes he does not have an
issue with the density, the issue is there is no place for children to play and not place for people
to congregate to meet neighbors. Overall there needs to be less density and more open space.
Theobald added with regards to trees walnut trees aren't necessarily good for gardeners as it is
hard to grow other things around them, but in looking at the plants listed, there are some issues
that need addressed. With the roundabouts she suggests they look at what is planted outside
City Hall.
Parsons added with regards to the large buildings perhaps looking at different materials or
colors,just seems like a lot of brown and grey. He said the project they recently approved on
Camp Cardinal Boulevard used colors to create a good design.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
A public hearing of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Annexation Policy,to add a
section pertaining to affordable housing.
Miklo noted the proposed amendment text was distributed to the Commission in their agenda
packets, the goal of the amendment is to address affordable housing. Miklo explained when the
City annexes property it is when they have the most leverage, even more so than with a
rezoning, so the thought is given the concerns about affordable housing in Iowa City this would
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June 7,2018
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Development Overlay / Highway Commercial (OPD/CH-1) zone for approx. 23 acres of property.
The applicant is also requesting approval of the preliminary plat of Forest View, a 73.15-acre
subdivision, located north of Foster Road, south of 1-80, west of N. Dubuque Street, east of
Mackinaw Drive.
Miklo stated the staff is requesting this item be deferred until the June 21 meeting. He said that
the traffic study had just been submitted and needed to be reviewed by staff. He noted that the
stormwater management plan was also still being reviewed by the City Engineer and the wetland
determination had not yet been resolved.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one Freerks closed the public hearing.
Hensch moved to defer REZ18-00013/SUB18-00006 until the June 21 meeting.
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
REZONING/DEVELOPMENT ITEM (REZ18-00005/SUB18-00005):
The application, submitted by Bedrock, LLC for a rezoning of approximately 18.03 acres from
Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low
Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low
Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-12)zone and a preliminary plat of Cherry Creek
Subdivision, a 17-lot, 18.03-acre residential subdivision located east of S. Gilbert St & south of
Waterfront Dr.
Miklo stated the applicant is requesting this item be deferred until the June 21 meeting.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one Freerks closed the public hearing.
Theobald moved to defer REZ18-00005/SUB18-00005 until the June 21 meeting.
Signs seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
REZONING ITEM (REZ18-00015):
Discussion of an application submitted by Allen Homes, for a rezoning of approximately 8.02
acres from Interim Development - Single Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Low Density Multi-
Family Residential (RM-12) zone (3.19 acres) and Medium Density Single-Family Residential
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June 14, 2018
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
City of Iowa City Council (319) 356-5000
410 E.Washington Street (319) 356-5009 FAX
Iowa City, IA 52240 www.Icgov.org
RE: Johnson County SEATS and Iowa City Transit Contracts
Dear City of Iowa City Council Members and Mayor:
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC)voted to recommend that transit
service in Iowa City be extended at our meeting of June 21, 2018. Supported extensions of transit
service include the following:
1) Late Nights Service: Extending night service would better accommodate our city's
workforce, especially for second- and third-shift workers. Some workers have indicated
they have even turned down shifts because of a lack of affordable transportation; and
2) Sunday Service: Our community has developed and invested in wonderful festivals, such
as the Iowa City Jazz Festival, Iowa Arts Festival, Fourth of July fireworks, Iowa City Book
Festival, Iowa Soul Festival, and many more. However, many people cannot stay late at
the festivals or attend on Sundays due to the lack of transit service at 6:30 pm on Fridays
and Saturdays.
We must serve all members of our community and encourage their desire for gainful employment
and enjoyable family centered entertainment.
We support similar expansion in forthcoming negotiations with Johnson County for SEATS
paratransit service, in addition to regular fixed-route transit service.
Sincerely,
Harry Olmstead, Chair
Housing and Community Development Commission
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Rafael Morataya <rafael@cwjiowa.org>
Sent: Thursday,June 28, 2018 3:09 PM
To: Council
Cc: Harry 03; Sergio A-wan
Subject: Local public transportation services
Dear Members of the City of Iowa City City Council,
In a few months, Iowa City and the City of Coralville will be in contract negotiations with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for para-
transit(SEATS)service.
Our communities have wonderful festivals i.e.:Jazz Fest, Fry Fest,Art Fest,4th of July Fireworks,Book Fest,Soul Fest and many more.
However persons with disabilities who depend on SEATS have to leave early on Friday and Saturday evening(due to service ending at 6:30
pm)and are unable to participate on Sundays.We support additional SEATS service.
We also support expanding Iowa City bus service to meet transportation needs for those getting of work late or working third shift jobs.We
are aware of numerous concerns of low wage workers and their families in our community who want City bus service scheduled hours
extended,including late-night service and Sunday service.Iowa City has indicated it will be undertaking a bus route survey which will take
at least 2 years to complete,but we need additional bus services now and cannot afford to wait further.
Sincerely,
Irund Sergio A-wan,President
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
Best regards,
Rafael Morataya
Executive Director
Center for Worker Justice
Cell 319-499 8363
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From: Leah Donald <ed@access2independence.org>
Sent: Thursday,June 28, 2018 3:10 PM
To: sups@co johnson.ia.us; Council;jdodds@coralville.org; mfoster@coralville.org;
tgill@coralville.org; lgoodrich@coralville.org; mgross@coralville.org
Cc: Troy Ward; Peggy Loveless;Amanda Sharp;Amy Robasse; Scott Edwards; Harry
Olmstead
Subject: transportation needs in JC - letter attached
Attachments: A2I Transportation Advocacy Letter 6.28.18.pdf
Council Members and Supervisors:
On behalf of our organization,Access 2 Independence, I've attached a letter addressing our view on public and para
transit systems in Johnson County.Thank you for your leadership and support of improved transportation options in our
community.
Sincerely,
Leah Zapf Donald, Executive Director
Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor, Inc.
1556 S. 1st Ave Suite B, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Office: (319) 338-3870
Fax: 319-343-1120
www.Access2lndeoendence.orq
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Access-2-Independence-1758265244459171/
Access 2 Independence has been empowering people with disabilities in the Eastern Iowa Corridor through education,advocacy,and peer
support since 1979.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email (including attachments)contains information from Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa
Corridor, Inc., which may be confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any copying,
distribution,disclosures,or use of this information is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please reply to the sender immediately
and then destroy the document.
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Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities
AC6SC
throughout the Eastern Iowa Corridor through education,
advocacy,and peer support,so that they may achieve greater
INDEPENDENCEindependence and integrated community participation.
of the Eastern Iowa Corridor Inc.
Access 2 Independence
1556 S 1st Ave, Suite B
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319)338-3870
June 28, 2018
Attn: Iowa City Council, Coralville City Council, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Dear Council Members and Supervisors,
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Access 2 Independence, I am writing to express our deep
concern with the ongoing transportation challenges that create barriers for the clients we serve. The purpose of
this letter is to express some of our concerns and to share our voice in a plea for a speedy solution and/or your
input on what concrete steps are needed that will lead to solutions.
Access 2 Independence serves a variety of clients who have different barriers to overcome in their daily routines
and lives. We believe transportation is one of those things that should not be a barrier, but a service that is
readily accessible to everyone. As you are already aware, the Paratransit bus runs on a schedule that does not
serve the needs of our clients. Like other members of your community our clients hold jobs that require
attendance on varying days and hours, including late nights,third shifts and weekends. We believe it is
imperative we make sure transportation is available to ALL members of our community when they need this
critical service.
As important as work-related transportation is, it is just as important to ensure each and every person is able to
be a part of and contribute to their community. To this end, we also feel it is imperative that we have
transportation to key events in our community such as Jazz Fest, Fry Fest, Arts Fest, 4th of July Fireworks,
Bookfest, Soul Fest, and others. Persons with disabilities who solely depend on SEATS are forced to leave
early on the nights transit shuts down at 6:30pm. Also, those depending on SEATS are not given the
opportunity to participate at all on Sundays for events or worship.
On behalf of all of our clients and your other community members, we strongly urge you to consider a change
not only in Paratransit, but for City Transit as well. Similar concerns listed above arise and we would like to
point out some more. We believe a review of bus routes and operations is in order. How close and accessible
are the bus stops for participants? Do we have enough shelters and signals that will help persons who have
either sight or hearing impairments? In the winter months are clearing the sidewalks a priority for persons with
Serving Benton,Cedar,Jones,Henry,Johnson,Linn,Iowa,Washington Counties since 1979.
Cedar Rapids Office Iowa City Office
605 2nd Ave SE.Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 1556 South 1st Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319)366-3755 Phone:(319)338-3870
ACtSE
Ouraard
advocacy,and peer support,so that they may achieve greater
INDEPENDENCEindependence and integrated community participation.
of the Eastern Iowa Corridor Inc.
disabilities who may operate powered wheelchairs or have other mobility challenges? These concerns are easy
to forget if we are not faced with these barriers daily as many in our community are.
We appreciate you taking the time to read our letter and if there is any way we can support an effort improve
accessibility in our community, we would be glad to participate. We believe we must take action now!
Re ylly Submitted,
Le Zapf D.nald Wutive Director
•cess 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor
Serving Benton,Cedar,Jones,Henry,Johnson,Linn,Iowa,Washington Counties since 1979.
Cedar Rapids Office Iowa City Office
605 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 1556 South Ist Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319)366-3755 Phone:(319)338-3870
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Juli Seydell Johnson
Sent Tuesday,July 03, 2018 7:41 AM
To: 5anowski2@aol.com'
Cc: Council
Subject: FW: Park Train
Mr. Janowski,
Thank you for your email.The City typically sells assets through the website"Govdeals.com"which allows
interested parties to bid.We will confirm and announce this later,toward the end of the summer season.
Juli Seydell Johnson
Director of Parks&Recreation
City of Iowa City
319-356-5104
Juli-sjohnson@iowa-city.org
www.icgov.org/pr
Original Message
From: Stephen Janowski [mailto:janowski2@aol.com]
Sent: Monday,July 02, 2018 4:38 PM
To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Park Train
To: Honorable Members of City Council
Good Afternoon,
I was sad to learn of the suspension of operations of your park train at the end of this season. I wish to
present to you all, my interest in pursuing the purchase of the train. I have been a follower of this make and
model of park train,and have been an advocate of their use in public venues.
I have been involved with many elements of locating,transport, rebuilding and restoration, and been to
seminars and events where operators teach maintenance and operational subject matter to aspiring owners.
I have seen many of these trains sit in storage, sometimes in deteriorating outdoor conditions. I hope your
plans include the transfer to any party that will continue to maintain and operate the train for future enjoyment
of the public(even if I am unsuccessful in acquiring your train).
Thank you for receiving this letter of interest,and I respectfully request that you you keep me notified of
any news or progress after the season ends.
With Kind Regards,
Stephen Janowski
Janowski2@aol.com
440-887-1343
Sent from my iPhone
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Geoff Fruin
Sent: Tuesday,July 03, 2018 11:31 PM
To: Bullard, Steven A;Council
Subject: RE: Ralston Creek
Mr. Bullard,
Thank you for your email. I will look into the situation that you referenced in your email. We will be in touch soon. In
the meantime,please feel free to contact me with additional concerns.
Best,
Geoff Fruin
City Manager
From: Bullard,Steven A[mailto:steven-bullard@uiowa.edu]
Sent:Tuesday,July 3, 2018 12:36 PM
To: Council<Council@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Ralston Creek
Dear council members,
I live on 5 7th ave. in Iowa City. Ralston Creek runs by at the end of 7th ave..There are trees in the creek blocking flow and
causing local flooding due to the volume restriction caused by the trees. I keep getting the same old song and dance answer
when it comes to whose responsibility it is to keep the creek clear of obstruction.Seems the chorus is that the problem is on
private property and hence is the property owners responsibility.As the trees are IN the creek and property owners do not
own the creek I cannot see how this is possible.Since Iowa City uses the creek as a storm water drain I believe it is the Cities
responsibility to keep the storm water drainage pathway clear and operating as intended (storm water drainage).As you allow
more development along the creek it is important that you are responsible and keep the creek free of obstructions.Think
perhaps your priorities are bit skewed toward development rather than maintaining existing infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Steve Bullard
927 5 7th ave. Iowa City
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Julie Voparil
From: Kellie Fruehling
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 6:36 AM
To: Julie Voparil
Subject: Fwd: Even-Odd parking Late Handouts Distributed
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Dina Bishara <iowadina@vahoo.com>
Date:July 15, 2018 at 2:53:49 PM CDT
To: Kent Ralston<Kent-Ralston@iowa-city.org>
Cc: *City Council<-43dfb@iowa-citv.org>, Geoff Fruin<Geoff-Fruin@iowa-citv.org>, Tracy Hightshoe<Tracy-
Hightshoe@iowa-city.org>
Subject:Re: Even-Odd parking
Hi Kent,
Thank you for this very thorough reply.
I certainly understand the parking issues you are referring to near the "downtown core."
would just strongly suggest that all streets in the near-downtown neighborhoods are not
similarly composed. Especially with the new limit on rental permits, I see no reason to fear
that suddenly our street will be over-run with renters parking on the street.
In any event, I appreciate your engagement in this issue and look forward to participating in
either a neighborhood meeting or survey on this issue in the near future.
Best wishes,
Dina Bishara
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 2:14:54 PM CDT, Kent Ralston <Kent-Ralston(a�iowa-citv.orq>wrote:
Hello Ms. Bishara—Thank you for your correspondence and I'm sorry to hear of the recent inconvenience
you've experienced. You are correct that the 'odd/even' parking arrangement is primarily used in central Iowa
City where on-street parking is in high demand. I have attempted to answer your questions below, in order:
1)There are no exact street dimensions established that dictate where the odd/even arrangement is utilized
(although the arrangement is not applied where vehicles parking on both sides of the street would prohibit safe
passage of emergency response vehicles). Rather, it is applied primarily in the northside neighborhood (and
several other streets adjacent to downtown)as a method to deter residents from storing vehicles on-street for
long periods and to encourage parking turnover, reduce overall parking congestion, and to discourage those
folks living outside the neighborhood from using the streets as commuter parking lots—whereby motorists are
looking for free parking then walk to downtown or university campus destinations.
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2) The parking arrangement is uniformly used throughout the northside neighborhood and several other streets
adjacent to the core downtown area.
3)There have been several recent studies conducted to measure the usage of on-street parking in the north
and east side neighborhoods. The studies show, as you would expect, that streets nearer to the downtown core
are generally more heavily parked than those further away and experience parking congestion at times.
4) City officials and the northside neighborhood have discussed the value of moving to a parking permit system
several times in the past—historically with little neighborhood support. However, the City Council recently gave
staff direction to again gauge neighborhood interest in the value of a parking permit system, allowing parking on
both sides of northside streets (at all times), or other parking arrangements. While the details have not been
finalized, I anticipate that a neighborhood meeting and mail-back survey(or a combination of other public
outreach) will be conducted late this summer.
I hope you find this information useful. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly should you have further
questions or comments.
Best Regards,
Kent Ralston, AICP
Executive Director I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
Transportation Planner I City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St Iowa City IA 52240
319 356 5253
From: Dina Bishara [mailto:iowadinayahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2018 9:28 AM
To: Council <Council(c�iowa-city.orq>; @tows <-177df2(cr�iowa-city.orq>
Subject: Even-Odd parking
Hello,
I live on the 900 block of Fairchild Street, between Governor and Center street. My family
has owned our house for over five years. We are surrounded by other homeowners; there
are a minority of rental properties.
Since we have moved here, we have been jumping through the daily hoops of moving the car
back and forth, from one side of the street to another, 99% of the time. Nevertheless, this
summer, being home with two children and our schedule being radically different, I have
"failed" to remember to move the car by 8am and have received $30 worth of tickets - each
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ticket is $15 (last night because I badly sprained my ankle and could not operate the brake
and gas pedals). This is a significant sum for my family.
Why is this street even-odd parking? I cannot find any city code which defines which streets
are subject to this policy. I'm guessing it is targeted towards high-rental "college student"
neighborhoods that become overly congested with cars. However, our street is not overly
congested with parked cars. We have a majority of homeowners. Our street is wide, there is
plenty of room for cars to be parked and other cars to get by (after all, it functions just fine on
the weekends when even/odd is not enforced). It feels awful to be a responsible homeowner
and neighbor and get ticketed for parking on my own street when there does not seem to be
any legitimate reason to have this policy in place except to collect money from
homeowners. It makes the neighborhood feel inhospitable to my family. Especially when the
tickets are inexplicably costly.
So:
1) Again, why is this street even/odd parking? Are there exact street dimensions that the city
adheres to when implementing even/odd parking?
2) Is this rubric uniformly applied throughout the central Iowa City area?
3) Has there been an analysis in the recent past to assess if this policy makes sense?
4) Would the city at least consider a system in which residents of streets like mine can
purchase an annual parking permit for$15, eliminating the stress of constantly moving cars
while guaranteeing the City revenue?
Thank you for your consideration of these questions.
Best wishes,
Dina Bishara
Iowa City
319-621-7201
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. it is intended solely for use by the
recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be
unlawful.
Kent Ralston, AICP
Executive Director I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
Transportation Planner I City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St Iowa City. IA 52240
319 356_5253
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Kent Ralston
Sent: Tuesday,July 10, 2018 2:15 PM
To: 'iowadina@yahoo.com'
Cc: *City Council; Geoff Fruin;Tracy Hightshoe
Subject: Even-Odd parking
Hello Ms. Bishara—Thank you for your correspondence and I'm sorry to hear of the recent inconvenience you've
experienced. You are correct that the 'odd/even' parking arrangement is primarily used in central Iowa City where on-
street parking is in high demand. I have attempted to answer your questions below, in order:
1)There are no exact street dimensions established that dictate where the odd/even arrangement is utilized (although
the arrangement is not applied where vehicles parking on both sides of the street would prohibit safe passage of
emergency response vehicles). Rather, it is applied primarily in the northside neighborhood (and several other streets
adjacent to downtown) as a method to deter residents from storing vehicles on-street for long periods and to encourage
parking turnover, reduce overall parking congestion, and to discourage those folks living outside the neighborhood from
using the streets as commuter parking lots—whereby motorists are looking for free parking then walk to downtown or
university campus destinations.
2)The parking arrangement is uniformly used throughout the northside neighborhood and several other streets
adjacent to the core downtown area.
3)There have been several recent studies conducted to measure the usage of on-street parking in the north and east
side neighborhoods. The studies show, as you would expect,that streets nearer to the downtown core are generally
more heavily parked than those further away and experience parking congestion at times.
4)City officials and the northside neighborhood have discussed the value of moving to a parking permit system several
times in the past—historically with little neighborhood support. However,the City Council recently gave staff direction
to again gauge neighborhood interest in the value of a parking permit system, allowing parking on both sides of
northside streets(at all times), or other parking arrangements. While the details have not been finalized, I anticipate
that a neighborhood meeting and mail-back survey(or a combination of other public outreach)will be conducted late
this summer.
I hope you find this information useful. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly should you have further questions
or comments.
Best Regards,
Kent Ralston,AICP
Executive Director I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
Transportation Planner I City of Iowa City
410 E.Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240
319.356.5253
From: Dina Bishara [mailto:iowadina@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday,July 06, 2018 9:28 AM
To:Council<Council@iowa-city.org>; @tows<-177df2Piowa-city.org>
Subject: Even-Odd parking
Hello,
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I live on the 900 block of Fairchild Street, between Governor and Center street. My family has owned
our house for over five years. We are surrounded by other homeowners; there are a minority of
rental properties.
Since we have moved here, we have been jumping through the daily hoops of moving the car back
and forth, from one side of the street to another, 99% of the time. Nevertheless, this summer, being
home with two children and our schedule being radically different, I have "failed" to remember to
move the car by 8am and have received $30 worth of tickets - each ticket is $15 (last night because I
badly sprained my ankle and could not operate the brake and gas pedals). This is a significant sum
for my family.
Why is this street even-odd parking? I cannot find any city code which defines which streets are
subject to this policy. I'm guessing it is targeted towards high-rental "college student" neighborhoods
that become overly congested with cars. However, our street is not overly congested with parked
cars. We have a majority of homeowners. Our street is wide, there is plenty of room for cars to be
parked and other cars to get by (after all, it functions just fine on the weekends when even/odd is not
enforced). It feels awful to be a responsible homeowner and neighbor and get ticketed for parking on
my own street when there does not seem to be any legitimate reason to have this policy in place
except to collect money from homeowners. It makes the neighborhood feel inhospitable to my family.
Especially when the tickets are inexplicably costly.
So:
1) Again, why is this street even/odd parking? Are there exact street dimensions that the city adheres
to when implementing even/odd parking?
2) Is this rubric uniformly applied throughout the central Iowa City area?
3) Has there been an analysis in the recent past to assess if this policy makes sense?
4) Would the city at least consider a system in which residents of streets like mine can purchase an
annual parking permit for$15, eliminating the stress of constantly moving cars while guaranteeing the
City revenue?
Thank you for your consideration of these questions.
Best wishes,
Dina Bishara
Iowa City
319-621-7201
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Zac Hall
Sent: Friday,July 06, 2018 10:23 AM
To: Carol deProsse; Council; Geoff Fruin
Cc: Ashley Monroe;Juli Seydell Johnson
Subject: RE: Kiwanis/Willowcreek
Carol,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your help and support. Staff will address these issues
ASAP. As always, do not hesitate to contact us again.
All the best,
Zachary Hall
Superintendent of Parks I City of Iowa City
319-356-5093
IOWA CITY 410 E Washington St I Iowa City, IA
www.icgov.org
RAGBRAI Iowa City
From:Carol deProsse [mailto:lonetreefox@mac.comj
Sent: Friday,July 06, 2018 10:12 AM
To:Zac Hall<Zac-Hall@iowa-city.org>; Council<Council@iowa-city.org>;Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Kiwanis/Willowcreek
Zac,
When staff is available there is some tree work that needs to be done in Kiwanis Park/Willow Creek Parks.
As one enters Kiwanis off of Abbey and turns right (walking parallel to the community gardens)there are a couple of
evergreens that have other scrub trees growing underneath them. It would be desirable for the health of these
evergreens to have this cut out and removed. A small hand saw and clippers would do the job.This is true of a couple of
other trees in Kiwanis. Someone apparently took matters into their own hands and cut some stuff off just north of the
playground area and it sat there for a week or so before someone moved it to the bike rack.You might want to get that
removed .
On the south end of Kiwanis a medium size limb has broken and should be cut off. Whoever mows simply heaved it out
of the way of the path and the mower, but it needs to be cut off and removed to prevent the tree from incurring more
damage.
On the north end of the park, by the Kiwanis Memorial and on the west side of the walk there is a tree branch that is
broken and should be cut back to prevent further damage.
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Along the path that parallels Teg Drive some idiot has come along and broken numerous small branches that are not
hanging with dead leaves.Some of these have berries that feed the birds.There are probably a couple dozen on these
that need to be clippered off and taken away.
Thanks,
Carol
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Dennis Bricker <dennis-bricker@uiowa.edu>
Sent Monday,July 09, 2018 12:17 PM
To: Council
Cc: Melinda Bricker
Subject: Proposed building project
TO: Iowa City Council
We have lived in Iowa City for over 4o years,and have seen many changes,mostly good. However,we are not
in favor of adding another extremely tall building such as those proposed for Burlington St. and S.
Capitol St. Our major reason for liking Iowa City is its hospitable nature with focus on the UI campus,thus
remaining a college town.
Sincerely,
Dr. &Mrs. Dennis Bricker
Prof. of Industrial Engineering
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Karyl Bohnsack <karyl@hbaofic.org>
Sent: Monday,July 09, 2018 2:54 PM
To: Council
Cc: Geoff Fruin
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Attachments: Is inclusionary zoning creating less affordable housing.pdf
Dear members of the Iowa City Council,
Find attached an article on the unintended effects of inclusionary zoning.
As you review the amendment, please take into consideration some of the common questions:
Is it fair to ask one group(real estate developers)to help solve a broad social problem?
The answer is no, it is not fair to ask developers to solve the affordable housing issues within our community.
It is fair to request and expect input from the builders and developers in Iowa City for assistance in finding alternative
answers to the problem.
The imposition of dedicating land or paying a fee in lieu to be used for affordable housing results in a land developer
bearing the burden of paying an extra "tax"toward a community problem without receiving any special benefits. A
more practical approach to addressing affordable housing is to ease the layers of design criteria under the City Code and
to make the development process easier and more efficient to decrease the cost of doing business in Iowa City.
Will inclusionary programs prevent new development and therefore make the housing problem worse?
The attached article sites data showing development decreasing and prices increasing in jurisdictions with inclusionary
zoning.
While the Riverfront Crossings Inclusionary Zoning is working right now it comes with the incentive of higher density for
the developer. The comprehensive plan amendment does not have any such incentive other than the ability to annex
into the city of Iowa City.
Can inclusionary housing produce enough units to solve the problem?
Inclusionary zoning will create only a modest amount of affordable housing not likely to immediately solve our
community's need for affordable housing.
The InspiringEnterprise.com suggests alternatives to inclusionary housing that come with less controversy:
Accessory Dwelling Units:ADU's or"mother-in-law units" are secondary homes on properties that would normally only
have one housing unit(think free standing guest houses, converted garages, basement units etc.).They offer a quick and
easy way to house more people/increase the amount of housing in a community.
Community Land Trusts:A community land trust is a non-profit that aims to develop permanent affordable housing by
taking the cost of the land out of the speculative market and creating opportunities for low-income families to find
affordable, long-lasting housing solutions.
Micro or Modular Houses: Besides being all the rage right now,tiny or modular houses are a powerful affordable
housing strategy because small homes are significantly less costly to build and purchase, require much less energy, and
are easily movable.
Cooperatives: Housing cooperatives are properties that are owned and managed by their residents,who pool their
buying power to save on property costs and living expenses.
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Work/Trade Housing: In certain situations when there is high demand for skills or labor(think landscaping maintenance,
elder-care, house-sitting, handyperson services etc.) a work-trade or barter situation can be a good solution for
affordable housing.
Senior Community Housing: Community housing for seniors can provide much of the desired aspects for quality life for
the elderly including community engagement, affordability, and accessibility, which seniors do not receive in isolated
apartments or houses.The development of these communities can free up houses that are capable of lodging large
families(or multiple families using the ADU approach).
Thank you for your time and I respectfully request that this information be considered as you review the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
Sincerely,
Karyl Bohnsack
Executive Officer
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
PO Box 3396
Iowa City IA 52244
Phone: 319-351-5333
Fax: 319-358-2443
E-mail: Karyl@HBAofIC.org
Website—iowacityhomes.com
NAHB Member Discounts www.nahb.orq/ma
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Karyl Bohnsack <karyl@hbaofic.org>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2018 3:00 PM
To: Council
Cc: Geoff Fruin
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Attachments: Is inclusionary zoning creating less affordable housing.pdf; Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.pdf
Dear members of the Iowa City Council,
Find attached an article on the unintended effects of inclusionary zoning as well as correspondence on the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Karyl Bohnsack
Executive Officer
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
PO Box 3396
Iowa City IA 52244
Phone: 319-351-5333
Fax: 319-358-2443
E-mail: Karyl@HBAofIC.org
Website—iowacityhomes.com
NAHB Member Discounts www.nahb.orq/ma
IS INCLUSIONARY ZONING
CREATING LESS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ?
APRIL 11, 2018
BY EMILY HAMILTON
Emily Hamilton is a Research Fellow for the State and Local Policy Project at the Mercatus Center at
George Mason University.Her guest article today focuses on the unintended effects of an affordable
housing policy. Refer to this housing lexicon we recently put together for definitions on several of
the terms used below.
Inclusionary zoning—the requirement that real estate developers include below-market-rate units in
new projects—has grown in prevalence in cities across the country since the 1970s. Fast growing
and shrinking cities alike are turning to the policy with the hope of increasing access to housing for
low-income households.But by making it more expensive to build market-rate housing, inclusionary
zoning has the potential to reduce access to housing. Does this popular policy achieve the opposite of
its goal to improve housing affordability?
THE ECONOMICS OF INCLUSIONARY ZONING
As its name indicates,inclusionary zoning is framed as an antidote to exclusionary zoning that has
shut low-income households out of expensive neighborhoods and cities.It seeks to achieve this by
mandating that developers subsidize new housing for low-and middle-income households. By itself,
inclusionary zoning does nothing to address the exclusionary policies that came before it,and it
increases the cost of building market rate housing.
In a 1981 article, legal scholar Robert Ellickson explains that inclusionary zoning enforces rent
control on the below-market-rate units and a tax on new development.Both of these forces can be
expected to reduce housing supply, leading to higher prices for everyone who doesn't get to live in a
below-market-rate unit.
Ellickson explains that the inclusionary zoning tax won't actually be paid by developers; they will
push it backward to landowners and forward to renters and homebuyers. Because new housing and
existing housing are substitutes for each other, the inclusionary tax would increase prices regionally,
not just in projects that include inclusionary units.
Some developers also argue that inclusionary zoning creates incentives to build luxury housing that
make it feasible for developers to subsidize their projects' below-market-rate units. Inclusionary
zoning's supply effects are therefore largest for modest new construction.
While inclusionary zoning potentially reduces access to market-rate housing, it typically provides
very few units for a city's most vulnerable residents. Montgomery County, MD has the country's
longest history with inclusionary zoning. After having been in effect for 40 years,the program has
produced one below-market-rate unit per one hundred residents.The units are designed to be
accessible to households making$30,000 to $81,000 annually, so they do nothing to help the
county's least-well-off citizens.
Some inclusionary zoning advocates argue that the policy should only be implemented up to the level
until affordable housing mandates start making new development financially unviable.This logic
misses the marginal effect of any level of inclusionary zoning. All affordable housing mandates will
incentivize less development and skew new development toward luxury housing compared to what
cities would see without these requirements.
DOES THIS THEORETICAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS HOLD UP
EMPIRICALLY?
The land use entitlement process is complicated. Inclusionary zoning supporters argue that a few
factors lead analyses like Ellickson's to fail in the real world:
1. Inclusionary zoning is often paired with density bonuses and/or tax credits to help offset the
cost to developers of providing below-market-rate units. If the value of the density bonuses
outweigh the inclusionary zoning tax, inclusionary zoning could increase housing supply and
reduce market-rate prices relative to the status quo. Simply upzoning (that is, increasing the
size of buildings and amount of units allowed on a given site)without an inclusionary zoning
mandate could be expected to do more to increase housing supply and bring down average
rents,but perhaps new density wouldn't be politically feasible without affordable housing
mandates.
2. Relatedly, law professor Roderick Hills argues: "If cities must choose between
unconditionally permitting new market-rate housing or unconditionally excluding it,then
they are likely to choose the latter."Perhaps the inclusion of affordable units helps individual
projects make it through the politics of their cities' entitlement processes.But if it were the
case that affordable units help developers get the approvals they need to build profitable
projects,we would expect them to provide these units even without a mandate.
3. Supporters may acknowledge that inclusionary zoning is not a tool for increasing access to
housing,but still support it as a way to increase socioeconomic diversity within a given area.
It's likely true that inclusionary zoning increases within-building income diversity relative to
what we'd see without it.At the same time, if inclusionary zoning reduces supply and
increases prices at the market-level, it could decrease that economic diversity at the city and
regional level.
MEASURING THE EFFECTS OF INCLUSIONARY ZONING
Given the potential for real-world inclusionary zoning policies to cut in favor of both more and less
housing construction, its effects on supply and price need to be tested empirically to determine its
overall effect.This is difficult because of the challenge of gathering data on municipalities'
ordinances, but a few studies have estimated inclusionary zoning's effects. They largely bear out the
Ellickson's basic economic analysis:
1. Bento et al. found that inclusionary zoning in California caused prices to increase 2 to 3
percent faster relative to jurisdictions without the policy.They found that affordable housing
mandates decreased the rate of single family home starts,but found no effect on multifamily
housing supply. They write, "The results are fully consistent with economic theory and
demonstrate that inclusionary zoning policies do not come without costs."
2. Tom Means and Ed Stringham also measured the effects of inclusionary zoning in California.
They found that jurisdictions with inclusionary zoning saw their housing supply reduced by 7
percent and prices increased by 20 percent due to the policy.
3. Schuetz et al. studied inclusionary zoning in two markets. In the Boston region,they found
that inclusionary zoning rules reduced construction and caused higher house prices,but only
during periods of rising prices. In the Bay Area,they found that inclusionary zoning
corresponds with higher house prices during periods of rising rent prices,but that it also
contributes to lower rent prices during times of falling average prices.They found no
relationship between inclusionary zoning and construction in the Bay Area.
While inclusionary zoning provides large benefits for a small number of low-and middle-income
households,most empirical evidence indicates that it drives up prices for others and reduces access to
housing overall.The policy's emphasis on providing below-market-rate housing in new construction
that's identical to market rate housing means that resources dedicated to social housing won't go as
far—or be distributed as equitably—as they could be if they were targeted to low-income
individuals as housing vouchers or cash.
The above article can be found at https://www.strongtowns.org/iournall2018/4/10/is-inclusionary-
zoning-creating-less-affordable-housing at www.strongtowns.org
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Dear members of the Iowa City Council,
Find attached an article on the unintended effects of inclusionary zoning.
As you review the amendment, please take into consideration some of the common questions:
Is it fair to ask one group(real estate developers)to help solve a broad social problem?
The answer is no, it is not fair to ask developers to solve the affordable housing issues within our community.
It is fair to request and expect input from the builders and developers in Iowa City for assistance in finding
alternative answers to the problem.
The imposition of dedicating land or paying a fee in lieu to be used for affordable housing results in a land
developer bearing the burden of paying an extra "tax"toward a community problem without receiving any
special benefits. A more practical approach to addressing affordable housing is to ease the layers of design
criteria under the City Code and to make the development process easier and more efficient to decrease the
cost of doing business in Iowa City.
Will inclusionary programs prevent new development and therefore make the housing problem worse?
The attached article sites data showing development decreasing and prices increasing in jurisdictions with
inclusionary zoning.
While the Riverfront Crossings Inclusionary Zoning is working right now it comes with the incentive of higher
density for the developer. The comprehensive plan amendment does not have any such incentive other than
the ability to annex into the city of Iowa City.
Can inclusionary housing produce enough units to solve the problem?
Inclusionary zoning will create only a modest amount of affordable housing not likely to immediately solve
our community's need for affordable housing.
The InspiringEnterprise.com suggests alternatives to inclusionary housing that come with less controversy:
Accessory Dwelling Units:ADU's or"mother-in-law units" are secondary homes on properties that would
normally only have one housing unit(think free standing guest houses, converted garages, basement units
etc.).They offer a quick and easy way to house more people/increase the amount of housing in a community.
Community Land Trusts:A community land trust is a non-profit that aims to develop permanent affordable
housing by taking the cost of the land out of the speculative market and creating opportunities for low-
income families to find affordable, long-lasting housing solutions.
Micro or Modular Houses: Besides being all the rage right now,tiny or modular houses are a powerful
affordable housing strategy because small homes are significantly less costly to build and purchase, require
much less energy,and are easily movable.
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pool their buying power to save on property costs and living expenses.
Work/Trade Housing: In certain situations when there is high demand for skills or labor(think landscaping
maintenance, elder-care, house-sitting, handyperson services etc.) a work-trade or barter situation can be a
good solution for affordable housing.
Senior Community Housing:Community housing for seniors can provide much of the desired aspects for
quality life for the elderly including community engagement, affordability, and accessibility, which seniors do
not receive in isolated apartments or houses. The development of these communities can free up houses
that are capable of lodging large families (or multiple families using the ADU approach).
Thank you for your time and I respectfully request that this information be considered as you review the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Sincerely,
Karyl Bohnsack
Executive Officer
Affiliated with National Association of Home Builders&Home Builders Association of Iowa
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From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com>
Sent: Tuesday,July 10, 2018 5:23 PM
To: Rod Sullivan; Mike Carberry;Janelle Rettig; Lisa Green-Douglass; Kurt Michael Friese;
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cials made their demand clear: "The experiment that is ICE has
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supremacy-worldwide/1 marches across the country as activists connect the dots between
migration,climate disruption and the mass criminalization of people of
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color.This has put mounting pressure on the Democratic Party
(https://truthout.org/articles/how-far-can-the-left-go-in-the-
democratic-party/)to move left on immigration as the midterms loom.
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The activists in Ohio said that the ICE office in Columbus that they
targeted is part of the deportation machine.Immigrants are required to
show up there for"check-ins"with officers,often unsure whether the
meeting will escalate into a full-blown deportation.Some sit and wait
with a single suitcase—the only item a deportee is allowed to carry.Such
offices have been busy in Ohio.While the nation gasped at Trump's now-
defunct policy of separating migrant families on the southern border,
recent ICE raids on workplaces in Ohio communities have resulted in
hundreds of immigration arrests
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-
mix/wp/2018/o6/o6/utter-chaos-ice-arrests-l4-workers-in-
immigration-raid-at-ohio-gardening-company/)that could result in
deportations.
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MIKE LUDWIG
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Operations at the state's central ICE field office came to a temporary halt
on Monday morning as small group of protesters entered the office and
locked themselves together with bike locks,refusing to budge until the
police came and began making arrests.Others gathered outside,filling
the street and suspending an activist from a large tripod to block any
vehicles carrying deportees from leaving the area.Police eventually used
a fire truck to extract the climbing demonstrator,who was arrested along
with several others on misdemeanor trespassing charges.
In the lobby of the office building,Earth First!activists explained that the
same fossil fuel polluters that"eco-defenders"regularly work to shut
down are impacting migrants targeted by the Trump administration.
Research has
(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285874527 Migration and Climab
shown(https://www.newclimateforpeace.org/blog/beyond-violence-
drought-and-migration-central-america%E2%8o%99s-northern-
triangle)that climate disruption is a major factor in migration trends,
including in Central America and the Caribbean,where rising
temperatures,droughts and severe weather exacerbate the food
insecurity and violence driving families to seek refuge in the United
States.
"Large agriculture regions have been devastated by droughts,storms and
newly erratic seasons,"the protesters said,speaking in unison and
referring to regions in Central America."Residential areas are being
displaced by storms and food shortages stemming from drought.Farming
collapse sets the economic stage for more organized violence,by the state
and gangs."
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Police made 12 arrests during the action in Columbus,Ohio.Protesters have occupied
and temporarily shut down operations at ICE offices across the country.
MIKE LUGWIG
Full disclosure:In 2010,your faithful reporter briefly worked for the
organization's central media organ,the Earth First!Journal
fhttps://earthfirstjoumal.org/).I learned a lot about the history of the
movement reading back issues of the magazine.Earth First!was founded
by a group of cavalier white men in 1980.Women,people of color and
LGBTQpeople(particularly gender-nonconforming people)have long
challenged its tendencies toward machismo and a singular focus on
defending the wilderness.The broader environmental movement has also
been criticized(https://truthout.orglarticles/how-can-environmental-
groups-diversifv/1 for its lack of diversity.The action on Monday was a
sign of change.
Activists said the action was organized in solidarity with immigrant
rights groups such as Mijente,a Latinx racial justice organization
involved in major demonstrations against ICE in San Diego and other
cities.The grassroots activism exploding around"Abolish ICE"has
challenged Democrats to take up the issue
(https://truthout.org/articles/grassroots-activists-abolish-ice-means-
disband-not-reform-the-agency/)leading to a debate over whether
disbanding the federal law enforcement agency is a reasonable,politically
salient policy proposal or a shortsighted protest slogan.Mijente has
addressed this head on with a full policy platform for overhauling the
immigration system(https://miiente.net/2o18/06/28/leading-latinx-
racial-justice-organization-releases-free-our-future-policy-platform-
jn-wake-of-war-waged-again st-immigrants-policy-calls-for-full-
scale-decriminalization-of-immigrat/)that explains how and why ICE
should be disbanded,but that's not the only demand that Mijente and
other activists are making.They also want the immediate reunification of
families separated at the border and the complete decriminalization of
immigration.
"We are here to say that we will not stand silently by,and we'll resist in
ways unheard of right here in Columbus,Ohio,"stated Ruben Castilla
Herrera,an immigrant,migrant and refugee organizer with the
Columbus Sanctuary Collective.
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From: christopher woodhouse <workjaygray@yahoo.com>
Sent Wednesday,July 11, 2018 9:48 PM
To: Council
Subject: City Park Rides
As a native Iowa Citian I have seen this town change a great deal over the past 5o years. Sometimes for the
better and sometimes for the worst. I have always taken the changes in stride be they smart or less than
intellectually challenging. However when it comes to the amusement rides at City Park I cannot be passive.The
amusement rides at the park are a part of Iowa City history; countless generations have enjoyed the little train
and carousel.They need to stay!!! The article in The Press Citizen basically said it's a done deal. This is where
YOU are elected officials need to step in.Why was this not voted on?Who's decision was it?And why wasn't
the public consulted?I understand some modifications need to be made to meet The ADA standards, and
although the park may cost 25,000 a year to operate; I believe through volunteering and price modifications
we can help curve the cost.As mentioned earlier I am a native of this City and I have seen examples over the
years of City waste which far exceeds 25,000. Please take action to preserve this special part of Iowa City
History. Past,present and future generations will thank you for it. Sincerely, Christopher Woodhouse
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piatI MEMORANDUM
Date: July 10, 2018
To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
From: Jason Havel, City Engineer
Re: Competitive Quotation Results
2018 Summer Sidewalk Repair
Competitive quotations for the 2018 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project were opened on
June 28, 2018 and the following quotes were received:
Ziegenhorn Construction Muscatine, IA $45,056.00
Feldman Concrete Dyersville, IA $49,918.40
Engineer's Estimate $ 50,000.00
The project involves the removal and replacement of sidewalk squares marked for repair
including squares property owners were responsible for but did not repair. Public Works
and Engineering recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to
Ziegenhorn Construction of Muscatine, Iowa. The project will be funded with Road Use
tax proceeds.
Camp Cardinal Boulevard / Lower West Branch Road Landscaping 2018
Competitive quotations for the Camp Cardinal Boulevard / Lower West Branch Road
Landscaping 2018 Project were opened on June 21, 2018 and the following quotes were
received:
Suburban Landscape North Liberty, IA $ 56,175.00
Country Landscapers North Liberty, IA $ 60,570.00
Iowa City Landscaping Iowa City, IA $ 63,053.00
Sustainable Landscape Riverside, IA $ 70,595.00
Forever Green Coralville, IA $ 85,326.97
Lewis Brothers Tree Oxford, IA $ 87,821.25
Engineer's Estimate $70,605.00
The project involves shade tree and ornamental tree planting along Camp Cardinal
Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road. Public Works and Engineering recommended
and the City Manager awarded the contract to Suburban Landscape of North Liberty,
Iowa. The project will be funded with Account#E4520.
July 10, 2018
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Market Street& Union Place Curb Ramp and Storm Sewer
Competitive quotations for the Market Street & Union Place Curb Ramp and Storm
Sewer Project were opened on June 22, 2018 and the following quotes were received:
Bockenstedt Excavating Iowa City, IA $ 38,802.00
All American Concrete West Liberty, IA $ 51,646.40
Engineer's Estimate $ 41,000.00
The project involves curb ramp, storm sewer and pavement improvements at the
intersection of Union Place and Market Street. Public Works and Engineering
recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to Bockenstedt Excavating of
Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded with Account#'s M3631 and S3822
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' '' � COUNCIL ACTION REPO 3f(14)
July 17, 2018
Installation of (1) on-street metered parking space and establishment of
parking meter terms on the west side of the 200 block of North Linn
Street.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell, Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3A of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council
of the following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(17); Install (1) on-street metered parking space numbered L221 N
on the west side of the 200 block of North Linn Street at$1.00 per hour with a two-hour term.
This action is being taken at the request of Transportation Services Department as a result
of a recently constructed building adjacent to this location.
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July 17, 2018
Installation of (1) on-street disabled parking space adjacent to 431
Rundell Street.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell, Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council
of the following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (14); Install (1) on-street disabled parking space adjacent to 431
Rundell Street
This action is being taken to supply an on-street parking space for a resident living at 431
Rundell Street who has a disability.
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Iowa City, IA 52240
July 12. 2018
To: Johnson County Supervisors, City Councils of Iowa City, Coralville,
North Liberty, and Tiffin
Late Handouts Distributed
Re: Building Better Public Transit Systems
• Dear Friends: 3\1-0?
DA 6/29 Press-Citizen news story on the United Way's 2018 ALIICE�report
(Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) says that 37 percent of
Iowa's households "can't afford the basic costs of living" and that "the
problem is only getting worse."
Last night, I attended the roll out of Iowa City's Climate Action Plan at
the Iowa City Public Library (some of you were there). At the top of the
transportation action items was building better public transit.
We know that affordable housing is a huge issue for low-income workers.
But perhaps just as important is reliable transportation—a safe and
economical way of getting to work—whether that's car ownership or
access to public transit. I've enclosed a 5/7/15 article from the New York
. Times that shows just how crucial this is.
I'd like to suggest that we need regular and reliable, seven-day a week
public transit—not just for people who need it to get to work, but also for
people who wish to attend religious services on weekends. I'd call that a
system designed for "work and worship." Life goes on, seven days a
week. So should bus service.
We can afford this.
Jim Walters
P.S. As a former Iowa City Transit driver, I also like 30 minute headways
—that makes for a system that gives riders the flexibility they need.
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buses often late, making a 30- least well-served by mass transit "We're working our way up in of upward Frederickesnot ftthe odds
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huge barrier. Andrea Zona, the lack of good require them to live in a rougher seem to have solved,at least for
In a large,continuing study of transportation has been one of neighborhood in Washington, now, their transportation prob-
upward mobility based at Har- the few downsides of moving to where he said he wouldn't want lems.In January,they discovered
yard, commuting time has Frederick County.He grew up in to raise his son."You don't have a silver 2001 Toyota Corolla listed
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