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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-06 Correspondence+ r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 6, 2018 ATTACHMENTS: Description Richard Rodgers: KCRG news Item Number: 10.a. Kellie Fruehling From: richard-rodgers@mediacombb.net Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 5:20 PM To: Council Subject: Kcrg news Just saw the channel 9 news piece on the woman who has to change her historic home to satisfy small minds on the city council. That's exactly why most of the old historic homes have been destroyed. Drive through nearby towns and you will be thrilled to see these old homes still being lived in. Visit Burlington, they almost tore down ALL of those great homes for the new highway. Thank goodness they didn't! They are spectacular! Iowa city has lost most of its heritage. Have some thought for the next generation so they can see the original homes that ARE Iowa City. + r tui�1r.� • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok IOWA CITY www.icgov.org November 6, 2018 ATTACHMENTS: Description Larry Harney: Lack of sidewalks Item Number: 10.b. Kellie Fruehling From: Larry Harney <lharney8563@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 12:27 PM To: Council Subject: Lack of sidewalks Attachments: Difficult sidewalk install.PNG; No sidewalks in yellowl.PNG; No sidewalks in yellow 2.PNG; No sidewalks in yellow 3.PNG Esteemed Council Members, As a lifelong (55 years) resident of Iowa City I am writing to you today to express my concerns about a situation I believe to be a safety issue, as well as an inequity amongst the citizens of Iowa City. This would be sidewalks, or actually the lack of sidewalks in many areas of our community. I understand that there are locations where the installation of sidewalks would be very difficult and expensive. A couple of examples would be along portions Kimble Road and at 2611 and 2615 east Court Street. However there are many places around the city where there is no defensible reason to not enforce the installation of proper sidewalks. An area of the city that I am most aware of is pretty much the whole area bordered by 7th Avenue on the west, 11t Avenue on the east, Rochester Avenue on the north and Muscatine Avenue on the south. If you look at aerial pictures of this area you will see a ridiculous amount of homes without sidewalks. I have attached several highlighted photos for you to reference. One has to wonder how the neighborhood north of the City High School football field (Heather Drive) that was developed from the mid -seventies to the nineties avoided sidewalks. However, a location I am especially concerned about when I see somebody forced to push a baby stroller or wheel chair in the street, is along the far west portion of Friendship Street. This is a far more common occurrence than one might think. I would also mention that Iowa City might be out of compliance in this area as well with a lack of sidewalks at Chadek Green Park. Surely sidewalks are in future plans I hope. I have been told in the past that the city would enforce the installation of sidewalks as the houses changed ownership. However this is apparently not true as I have witnessed many of these homes along west Friendship Street change hands several times with no sidewalks installed. And I have been watching for three decades and then some. I think the safety issue caused by this is obvious, not to mention the difficulty it must pose for people with disabilities. Besides safety, I am not sure if anyone at the city ever considers the inequity and unfairness of this issue. Those of us with sidewalks installed in front of our homes are by code, required to bear the expense of continual upkeep of these sidewalks approximately every seven years. As well as the snow and ice removal needed each year. Those without sidewalks bear none of this expense while creating a public nuisance and potential danger to the citizens of Iowa City. I probably would never do this, but have often joked with neighbors and friends that it might makes sense to just remove the sidewalk and not have to constantly repair and maintain it. What would the argument be to make someone reinstall their sidewalk if the city isn't requiring any of the homes without a sidewalk to install one? If expense is the issue, it would not be much more per year added to a homeowners taxes if spread over twenty years. I do hope you will take this letter seriously and work to make Iowa City a more pedestrian friendly city. No one should have to be walking in the street, especially a rather busy one that is prone to speeding like west Friendship Street. Forty to fifty years is just way too long to not be enforcing the installation of sidewalks at locations where the only difficulty might be the cost. All of the citizens with sidewalks, paid for them and continue to pay for their maintenance, repairs and replacements. Essentially paying to install their sidewalks multiple times, while those homes without sidewalks have not paid for them once. If you were to drive around this area and others in Iowa City you would see places that are perfectly flat with no trees, yet no sidewalks! I look forward to all of your responses to my concerns. Thank you all for your service to our community. Lawrence Harney 49 Norwood Circle Iowa City, Iowa 52245 A �,., x •. 8 rt per,... , .. ,., - :, _ mom a , a � tr�an a qp W „ _ Ide ❑r :� Mornfngslde Dr s Am W P • s Ak''If ir" e. v w " r 1pO IV " a S�AvP S 7s�r Ave S'. a �nFr.. M%vQ �♦ +a r 10* q7' _ Q }G Alit i Calleg Cf `Cpllege Ct r Cvflee C11a .r LWJ « �o- v � J '� •. i Al. ,• Lai t '� Falfk,IPW Awe."`� - � • i :al[, .. ",� i•',�.� ... u� „ . �oI Item Number: 10.c. r �, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 6, 2018 Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the south side of the 200 block of East Court 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 (10); Establish "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition for (1) on - street parking space on the south side of the 200 block of East Court Street. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken at the request of the Transportation Services Department to improve visibility at this location due to the recent changes in on -street parking as prompted by the development at 401 South Linn Street. Item Number: 10.d. r �, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 6, 2018 Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the southwest corner of South Linn Street at the intersection with East Court 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 (10); Install (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign on the southwest corner of South Linn Street at the intersection with East Court Street. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken at the request of the Transportation Services Department to improve the turning radius and subsequently reduce congestion at the intersection. Item Number: 10.e. r �, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 6, 2018 Establishment of "No Parking Here To Corner" and "No Parking Corner To Here" signs at two intersections with East Iowa Avenue. 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 (10); Install (1) "No Parking Here to Corner" sign on the northeast corner of East Iowa Avenue at the intersection with North Johnson Street. Install (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the southeast corner of East Iowa Avenue at the intersection with North Johnson Street and on the southeast corner of East Iowa Avenue at the intersection with North Lucas Street. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken to address visibility concerns at these intersections due to on -street parking. Item Number: 101. r �, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 6, 2018 Establishment of "Low -Barrier Shelter Parking Only" on the 800 block of South Clinton 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 City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Establish "Low -barrier Shelter Parking Only" parking spaces on the west side of the 800 block of South Clinton Street adjacent to the building located at 821 South Clinton Street. Background /Analysis: This action was requested by Johnson County and the Shelter House to provide parking for the low -barrier shelter. The signs will be removed and replaced with "No Parking Any Time" signs when the shelter closes in the spring. Kellie Fruehling Late Handouts Distributed From: Gene Chrischilles <tgenec@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 9:11 AM To: Council Subject: 12 E. Court considerations (Date) NO to additional floors allowed! Eight floors is more than enough- it allows for economic benefit for the city and developer, but will not clog the downtown area as greatly as more floors would. COMPROMISE! Item Number: 12.c. + r ui �1 lat • yyrrmr�� CITY Ok 10WA CITY www.icgov.org November 6, 2018 Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in opposition to a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located in Johnson County south of American Legion Road and west of Wapsi Avenue SE in Fringe Area B - Outside the Growth Area (CZ18-00002) ATTACHMENTS: Description P&Z Memo P&Z Preliminary Minutes Letter to Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 18, 2018 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Jesi Lile, Associate Planner & Anne Russett, AICP, Senior Planner Re: CZ18-00002 South of American Legion Road Background Information The applicants, Claude and Adam Greiner, are requesting a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located in Johnson County South of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie Avenue SE in Fringe Area B — Outside of Iowa City's Growth Area. Because the property is within Iowa City's two-mile Fringe Area, the Fringe Area Agreement specifies that the City will make a recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission before the County Commission considers the application. The final decision on the rezoning falls within the County's jurisdiction. If this rezoning is approved, Claude and Adam Greiner intend to develop a county subdivision, and divide the land into seven single family residential lots and one outlot. As proposed, each buildable lot is slightly larger than one acre and each lot will have its own septic system. There will also be a private well installed to service all seven lots. The proposed outlot would serve as an area for storm water management. City approval will be required if the property is subdivided as proposed. Analysis Existing Land Use and Zoning The subject property is currently zoned County Agricultural (A) and has two grain bins located on the site. Properties to the north, east, and west are zoned County Agricultural (A) and County Residential (R), with residential properties lining American Legion Road. Properties to the south are zoned County Agricultural (A) and are being used for row crops. Proposed Zoning & Surrounding Area The applicant is requesting a rezoning to County Residential (R) which allows for single family homes on lots at least 40,000 square feet. The area along American Legion Road currently has many residential properties to the northwest. Areas to the east and south remain in agricultural production. Compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan The County recently updated its Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map of the comprehensive plan designates this area Residential. The Residential land use category allows for, "single-family detached dwellings with a preferred density of one unit per acre or denser." Although the density shown on the concept plan is less than one dwelling unit per acre, the proposed rezoning is generally consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. October 12, 2018 Page 2 Compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement In reviewing proposed rezonings in the Fringe Area, staff relies on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement. The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas not specifically planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Fringe Area Agreement is intended to provide guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate limits. The agreement's slated purposed is to provide for orderly and efficient development patterns appropriate to non -urbanized areas, protect and preserve the fringe area's natural resources and environmentally sensitive features, direct development to areas with physical characteristics which can accommodate development, and effectively and economically provide services for future growth and development. This property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's Growth Area. For this area, the agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. Specifically, the agreement states: "Until otherwise changed by amending this agreement, this area shall be restricted to those uses consistent with a Rural/Agricultural area as indicated in the Johnson County Land Use Plan, and as designated for a Rural/Agriculture area in Chapter 8:1.6 Class A District of the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, as amended." According to the Johnson County Comprehensive Plan, the Agricultural land use category envisions agricultural uses, such as row crops and animal husbandry, with "very limited residential development." According to the Johnson County Zoning Code, Agricultural uses are defined as farms, nurseries and greenhouses, orchards and tree farms, with residential uses to be restricted to two single-family dwellings on a farm 40 acres or larger. Staff recognizes the conflict that exists between the County's updated Comprehensive Plan and the adopted Fringe Area Agreement. The County's Comprehensive Plan also outlines a goal to work with local jurisdictions on updating Fringe Area Agreement. Staff is willing to coordinate with County staff to update the Fringe Area Agreement to address these conflicts. Staff Recommendation Based on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement, which is part of the City's Comprehensive Plan, staff does not recommend approval of this rezoning. Staff recognizes that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's recently updated Comprehensive Plan; however, staff relies on the Fringe Area policies when reviewing rezonings in the Fringe Area. Attachments: 1. Aerial photo 2. Rezoning exhibit 3. Concept plan Approved by: Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services CITY OF IOWA CITY R R R R A, 400TH ST SE A A A 400 ST SE A RR R14 R RR�oR R � RR R R A R o� s,, R RR RR pRe �� 0 v� !16 9i A rpl l 0 5 r R sem° p ' s A A m-._RRRR RRR ►N`12QSQ0' " R R RR RRRRRRRRR` R R R R w R RRR R R co R%� R%R R R3 A I> R R R RIL�co A A _R RRR gMF�p�A %A/R A �A A A R ipNRos4 m , /U A A A An application submitted by Claude J. and Mary F. Greiner for the rezoning of approximately 11.34 acres from County 1 A A Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). AA ,- A R " `uR A A A A A I1 A awv wA REZONING EXHIBIT JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA EXHIBIT PREPARED BY: OWNERS/APPLICANTS: MMS CONSULTANTS INC. CLAUDE J. GREINER & 1917S. GILBERT STREET MARY F. GREINER EXISTING ZONING - A AGRICULTURAL IOWA CITY, IA 52240 1412 J PLACE ♦ PROPOSED ZONING - R RESIDENTIAL KALONA, IOWA 52247 REZONING DESCRIPTION aRARHc80ALE INFEET COMMENCING AT THE EAST ONEQUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANG£ 5 WEST OF THE 5TH PRMCIPAL �RIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; THENCE S88°35'57' W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 21, A DISTANCE OF 1117,10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING S88°35'17-, ALONG IA. SOUTH LINE, 153505 FEET TO THE SOLTHWEBT CORNER OF SAID NORTFIFA.ST ONE.QIIARTFR (SAID POINT ALSO RE _ \ THE CENTER OF SECTION 21); THENCE N01 °42'50"W, ALONG IHt WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 21, A DISTANCE OF 643.73 FEET, THENCE \ S68°4148"£, ALONG THE PROPOSED SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT_OF-WAY LINE OF \ �\ AMERICAN LEGION ROAD SE, 166'1$0 FEEL' TO THE POEM OF BEGN'NING, \ CONTAINING 11.34 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. - a LOCATION MAP D TO SCALE REZONING TRACT Ro :n >, EXISTING ZONING - A: AGRICULTURAL ' \ ,- PROPOSED ZONING - R RESIDENTIAL :Vu- NI11- \-� seessrw - .x -w aacx oa cncE zo R xl ` 5 0/0 5/erve�REenN REZONING EXHIBIT SCOTT -P. LEGEND AND NOTES - �T�csi :oNno`°c00`.m"TON E POINT OF �s BEGINNING � UDI I SEP 2 7 2C18 M M CIVIL ENGINEERS LAND PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS LANDSCAPEARCHITECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS —A CITY IOWA 52240 ,3,9, 361.6262 sultanls net KCLVINIINIJ 1:711"IItl1I 4 "%I LI SE 132016 NIHI Q4z�IE NT 8 S—N A PORTION OF THE S 112 OF THE NE 114 OF SEC. 21-T79N-R5W OF THE 5TH P.M., JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. mm8/31/2018 �°� aJ RRN RO N+ 1231 ua.ty a. MAS 1'= GDMIro. Frope< r+o.. IOWA CITY 10507-002 7 - SOILS MAP °r NC. SOIL TYPE SLOPES 1201 1111 SILT LOAM 2-5 % 162B DOWNS SILT LOAM 2-5 2 16X2 163D3 DOWNS SILT LOAM FAYETTE SILTY CLAY LOAM 5-9 3 9-14 R 291 ATTERBERRY SILT LOAM 0-2 % E POINT OF �s BEGINNING � UDI I SEP 2 7 2C18 M M CIVIL ENGINEERS LAND PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS LANDSCAPEARCHITECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS —A CITY IOWA 52240 ,3,9, 361.6262 sultanls net KCLVINIINIJ 1:711"IItl1I 4 "%I LI SE 132016 NIHI Q4z�IE NT 8 S—N A PORTION OF THE S 112 OF THE NE 114 OF SEC. 21-T79N-R5W OF THE 5TH P.M., JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. mm8/31/2018 �°� aJ RRN RO N+ 1231 ua.ty a. MAS 1'= GDMIro. Frope< r+o.. IOWA CITY 10507-002 7 - Planning and Zoning Commission October 18, 2018 Page 7 of 15 FRINGE AREA REZONING ITEM (CZ18-00002): Discussion of an application submitted by Claude and Adam Greiner for a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located south of American Legion Road and west of Wapsie Avenue SE. Russett noted this item is located in Johnson County, not in Iowa City limits, but is in fringe area B, outside the City's growth area. She showed on a map where the proposed rezoning is located, and noted the current County zoning for this area is agricultural. The applicant is proposing dividing the parcel into seven single family residential lots and one outlot. Russett noted the City is required to look at rezonings in the fringe area per the Fringe Area Agreement. The County's future land use map indicates this area as residential, the residential land use category allows single family detached dwellings with a preferred density of one dwelling unit per acre or more. Although the density shown on the concept plan is less than one dwelling unit per acre, the proposed rezoning is generally consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas not specifically planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff relies on this Agreement and policies in reviewing proposals and the Agreement is intended to provide guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate limits. This property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's Growth Area. For this area, the agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. The Agricultural land use category envisions agricultural uses, such as row crops and animal husbandry, with "very limited residential development." Based on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement, which is part of the City's Comprehensive Plan, staff does not recommend approval of this rezoning. Staff recognizes that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's recently updated Comprehensive Plan; however, staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement policies when reviewing rezonings in the Fringe Area. Hensch asked that since the Fringe Area Agreement hasn't been updated since the County's Comprehensive Plan was updated perhaps the recommendation is the Fringe Area Agreement should be updated. Parsons agreed and said they should be updated together. Russett said that could be passed along to the City Council. Signs asked that the rezoning application does fit within the County's Plan but not the Fringe Area Agreement. Russett confirmed that was correct. Hensch opened the public meeting Gina Landau (MMS Consultants) represents the applicants, Claude and Adam Greiner, and wanted to address the Fringe Area Agreement. She has spoken with the County and was told that at any time the County or the City can request an update to the Fringe Area Agreement and it is the County's intention to request an update as well. The County has also told Landau they are in the process of working with some of the smaller towns to update fringe area agreements and were working their way up to Iowa City. The current Fringe Area Agreement is 12 years old and that is why it doesn't reflect what the County's current objectives are. The application however does follow all the County rules regarding density, acres of correct size, street locations, and stormwater management. Landau requests the Commission recommend that Planning and Zoning Commission October 18, 2018 Page 8 of 15 yes, this area is good for residential use. The County has the ultimate say and Landau believes they will recommend approval. Victoria Sharp (5124 American Legion Rd, SE) noted some concerns regarding changing from agricultural to residential based on a number of issues. First is the heavy traffic already on American Legion Rd, speeds are quite fast, and multiple accidents have happened very close to this area. Hensch asked what the speed limit was along American Legion Rd. Sharp said it is 55 mph but often people go much faster as well as there is heavy truck traffic on the road. Another concern is the number of driveways onto the road, right now there is one, adding two additional driveways (as seen in the plan) would increase the traffic. Another concern is location for emergency services such as fire, where West Branch responds because Iowa City will not. Sharp wonders if West Branch has been consulted as they would have to have additional people available if there was a fire. Finally she noted a concern about how much overall agricultural land will be rezoned to residential, there is the new school going up and it has a lot of agricultural land around it and it would make more sense to rezone that area closer to the school. Sharp also commented on the drainage, currently there is drainage that goes into that area and there may be difficulties due to that drainage. John Sharp (5124 American Legion Rd, SE) added that the American Legion Road is a very recreational road, there is a bike path out there to Scott Park, and people do drive 70 mph down the road and to have a residential development where there are these reckless speeds and truck traffic from the propane place down the road is risky to the families that may live in this residential area without addressing some of the safety concerns. Sharp also wanted to acknowledge the concept of a good neighbor meeting would have helped a lot in this situation, they found out about the rezoning by a sign across the street. Hensch noted the Commission is a proponent of good neighbor meetings however this is a county rezoning. Parsons also acknowledged the Sharp's concerns will have much more meaning at the County level. Hensch closed the public hearing. Parson moved to recommend Council update the Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County. Townsend seconded the motion. Hensch agrees and hopes it can be done soon. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 (Baker absent). Parsons moved to not approve CZ18-00002 an application submitted by Claude and Adam Greiner for a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located south of American Legion Road and west of Wapsie Avenue SE. Martin seconded the motion. Planning and Zoning Commission October 18, 2018 Page 9 of 15 Parsons stated he made the recommendation because while he believes the application probably does conform with the County, it does not comply with the current Fringe Area Agreement. Signs noted this may become a bigger issue as he is aware of two other large open green spaces nearby are destined for development so there is the potential of a rather large rural residential area here. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 (Baker absent). ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ITEM (ZCA18-00003): Discussion of Amendments to Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code related to transfer of development rights for historic properties. Russett began by providing the Commission with background as to why staff is working on this ordinance, she will then talk about the existing transfer rights provisions which exist in Riverfront Crossings, and finally will get into the specifics of the amendment proposed tonight. At the City Council's May 29, 2018 meeting the Council considered the local landmark designation of the property at 410-412 North Clinton Street. Council deferred action on the local landmark designation until January 2019 while staff reviews and analyzes the establishment of a city-wide transfer of development rights (TDR) program for historic properties. On August 7, 2018, Council discussed a city-wide TDR program at a work session and then on September 4, 2018, provided direction to staff on some key policy issues. Staff has been given a timeline by Council, in June and August staff conducted a lot of research analysis of TDR around the country, on September 4 they presented that research to Council and they directed staff to move forward with drafting an ordinance. Last week staff presented the draft to the Historic Preservation Commission and tonight are before the Planning & Zoning Commission for review and discussion of this ordinance. Staff would like to present a draft to City Council next month, the deadline for adoption of this ordinance, should the Council decide to adopt the ordinance, is January 29, 2019, because that is when the expiration of the deferral for the local landmark designation on the North Clinton Street property happens. Russett provided some background as to why the City is perusing this ordinance. National Register Districts are an honorary designation, it does not provide any protection for listed resources, it does not limit a property owner from making modifications on a building or demolishing a building, but it does offer incentives. On the flip side Iowa City's local historic districts and local landmarks provide protection to historic resources and any changes to the exterior of those buildings need to either be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Planner or the Historic Preservation Commission. The idea behind the transfer of development rights ordinance is to provide an incentive to property owners to landmark their historic buildings. Transfer of development rights is meant to protect historic resources by giving property owners of those historic resources the ability to sell or transfer development rights to another property. The areas that may receive the transfer of development rights are in areas where the City wants to see more development. Russett acknowledged the goal is to preserve historic landmark designations and buildings, right now it is uncertain the effectiveness of an ordinance like this, there has been no market analysis to determine a market for these transfer rights, and if people will actually utilize it. November 6, 2018 Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Rezoning S of American Legion Road Item CZ18-00002 Dear Members of the Commission: asset �241 mut ®'91 L CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.Icgov.org The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request submitted by Claude and Mary Greiner to rezone 11.34 acres of property located south of American Legion Road and west of Wapsi Avenue SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). The Fringe Area Agreement allows for City review of County rezoning cases for property within two miles of Iowa City. The subject property is located in Fringe Area B - Outside of Iowa City's Growth Area. For property located in this area, the Fringe Area Agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. Specifically, the agreement states: "Until otherwise changed by amending this agreement, this area shall be restricted to those uses consistent with a Rural/Agricultural area as indicated in the Johnson County Land Use Plan, and as designated for a Rural/Agriculture area in Chapter 8:1.6 Class A District of the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, as amended." According to Johnson County's Land Use Plan, agricultural uses include agriculture with "very limited residential development." However, Johnson County's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map have this area designated as Residential. At its October 1 Stn meeting, the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission recommend not to approve this application. Commission members also recognized the conflict that exists between the Fringe Area Agreement and the County's updated Comprehensive Plan and recommend that City and County staff coordinate to update the Fringe Area Agreement. The City Council concurs with the Commission and recommends that this rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) not be approved. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, J� esThrogmorton Mayor, City of Iowa City City Council November 6, 2018 Item 12.c.: County Rezoning American Legion Road CZ18-00002 Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in opposition to a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located south of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie Avenue SE in Fringe Area B -Outside the Growth Area CITY OF R R R R A 400THSTSE A—,.„ A A 4007STSE 'A A R RRR R R R R We, R A ,R R s � A R RRR R R' 1 R poe R RA A R Fh� A A R„R RRRRRR Hrp . R RRR RRp R R R R R R R RRR R%< RRRRR R R3 A to R R R RRR Ab A A A A A RRR R Rc'" F, NA 4 R A A A OSF A A AA,..R R A A A A A A A F A An appli cation subrniLLed by Claud c]. 's A and Mary F. 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JOHNSON COIINYY, OWA Compliance with County's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map identifies this area as Residential Residential land use category allows single-family detached dwellings with a preferred density of 1 unit / acre or denser Proposed concept shows a density of less than 1 unit / acre, but is generally consistent with the County's comprehensive plan City/County Fringe Area Agreement Fringe Area Agreement is: A component of the City's Comprehensive Plan Applies to area outside of the City's jurisdiction that are not planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan Staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement policies in reviewing rezonings Fringe Area Agreement provides guidance regarding land development within 2 miles of the Iowa City corporate limits City/County Fringe Area Agreement Proposed rezoning in located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's Growth Area: Agricultural uses are preferred o Restricted to land uses consistent with Rural /Agricultural land use and zoning designations of the County, such as row crops, animal husbandry, and very limited residential development Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends disapproval of application CZ18-00002, a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R) for approximately 11.34 acres of property located south of American Legion Road and West of Wapsie Avenue SE in Fringe Area B -Outside the Growth Area.