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Home My WebLink About2019-06-18 Public hearing1\ 0.`m% C -- NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 18th of June 2019, in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider: An ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.75 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Benton Street and Orchard Street from Medium Density Single - Family Residential (RS -8) to Riverfront Crossings Orchard Subdistrict (RFC -O). (REZ18-00019) An ordinance conditionally rezoning 0.20 acres of land located at the southwest corner of E. 1st St. and S. Gilbert St. from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert Subdistrict (RFC -SG). (REZ194) Resolution of intent to consider the vacation and proposed conveyance of approximately 4,482 square feet of public right-of-way north of Benton Street off of Orchard Court to M&W Properties and setting a public hearing thereon for June 18, 2019. (VAC19-1) Copies of the proposed ordinances and resolutions are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk Item 11.a.: Rezoning at the Northwest Corner of Benton Street and Orchard Street REZ18-00019 An ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.75 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Benton Street and Orchard Street from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8) to Riverfront Crossings Orchard (RFC -0). (First Consideration) K ijWON. 61 40 P �# tl An application submitted 6y M&W Properties iLC � � '. ; � , A. • • fora rezoning of 1.948 acres from Medium Density * k . Single -Family Residential (RS -B) to Riverfront Crossings - Orchard Subdistrict (RFC -O) at 204 W iw Benton Street; 224, 226, 330, and 656 Orchard f Court-, 711, 725, and 741 Orchard Street. f* RM OPD5 Rq:c.o OPD5 tm2c -f i , fs"`, RSS OPD.3 RFC-'PiR psa Rra R RSE RSB �T rr 7r, PUA RSO , RFGNIRO"A R 8 C[ ' R R8BI. RS8ftp 00 RSO R!38 A JL �q DC2 RS -S RSE 7 KL:e RSP =F R RSE R-'- ; :2 CC2 R'36 RSa AIkAb An appiication submittud by M&W Properfies LLC i C- I C-- . -l- .0 1 -7,10 "1--.-,- C-11- ILA -A...- Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Orchard Subdistrict added in the Downtown and RFC Master Plan in 2016. Encompasses properties along Orchard Street and Orchard Court. Intended to provide a transition between West Riverfront district and single-family uses to the west. 4 77' 725 741 Orchard District Summary Master Plan Objectives: > Encourage redevelopment that is complementary in mass and scale to the adjacent single family neighborhood > Create a transition from larger -scale mixed-use and commercial buildings along Riverside Drive to single family r Improve design quality of development Create better and more visible street access Development Character: o Buildings that are articulated and scaled in a manner appropriate for transition from the larger -scale, mixed-use corridor to the adjacent single family neighborhood > Buildings fronting tree -lined streets > Parking located away from street frontages with minimal surface parking lots > Use rear or side yard setbacks, upper floor stepbacks, and landscaping to create transitions to single family neighborhood Development Program: Limited to cottage homes, rowhouses, townhouses, live -work townhouses, and two to three-story multi -dwelling buildings with third floor stepback. High level of design in exchange for increased density Compliance with the Regulating Plan Legend South Uowntawn Subdistrict Unlvefskty Subdisirict Central Crossings Subdistrict Gilbert Subdistrict Nrk Subdistrict South Gilbert Subdistrici West Riverfront Subdistrict Orchard Subdistrict ® public Parks and Open Space Green Space Primary Str@!k J Required Retail Storefront Required RA IMP- Creek Frontage Riverfront Crossings Boundary _ (! f ! `,' University of lo— Campus `` J edestrian Street Compatibility with the Existing Neighborhood: Neighborhood compatibility concerns were addressed during 2017 code amendment process, establishing RFC -0 Subdistrict. Form -based standards will ensure high quality residential development. The maximum height for all buildings is three stories, with no bonus height allowances. Staff requested a traffic study for the proposed development. The study determined that the development would yield an additional 30-40 trips during both A.M. (7:00 A.M. — 9:00 A.M.) and P.M. (4:00 P.M. — 6:00 P.M.) peak periods. Staff does not recommend signalization of the Benton St. and Orchard St intersection as a result of this development. VACATION EXHIBIT A PART OF S. RIVERSIDE CO-IRT i IOWA CITY. I r+ V 'S' cl Y} 3 r 1r. t;tlNi3 1 t POINT or BEGINNIM # VACATED a I La ,. 12 .'_ (Dfc.,� to w Transportation and Access - Easements • Condition #6 - 30' wide access easement running from 330 Orchard Court to Benton St. • Condition #7 - 30' wide public access easement over the span of the planned pedestrian street. Transportation and Access - Sidewalks Orchard Subdistrict added to the Downtown and RFC Master Plan (2016) Rezoning from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8) to Riverfront Crossings Orchard (RFC-O)-P&Z recommendation to City Council (June 2019) Site Plan Review -Staff Design Review -Staff Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ 18-19, a proposal to rezone approximately 1.748 acres of property at 204 W. Benton Street; 224, 226, 330, and 650 Orchard Court; and 711, 725, and 741 Orchard Street from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS - 8) to Riverfront Crossings — Orchard Subdistrict (RFC -O), subject to the following eight conditions. Conditions Any new residential development in the subject area must satisfy the affordable housing requirements set forth in 14-2G-8 of the City Code. The rezoning is contingent upon City Council approval of Vacation Case # 19-01. 3. The developer shall dedicate 15' of right-of-way along the north side of the Benton St. frontage to the City. 4. Construction of a 6' wide sidewalk along the Benton St. frontage of the subject property. 5. Construction of a sidewalk along the Orchard St. frontage of the subject property. Conditionsl cont. e Provision of a 30' wide access easement running in a north -south direction from the driveway area north of the rezoning assemblage (pending right-of-way to be acquired by the developer), down to Benton St. 7e Construction of a pedestrian street as shown in the attached concept plan. 8. Dedication of a 30' wide public access easement over the span of the pedestrian street. Item ll.b.:Vacation an of -way north of Benton Court VAC19-01 Conveyance of right - Street off of Orchard Resolution of proposed conveyance of approximately 4,482 square feet of public right-of-way north of Benton Street off of Orchard Court to M&W Properties 07- �a' w , APPOL tr i o1 w r` k r . Al f� 1 h b IF d r it r�1 d "w t P u .. .fir . x gin,• � { � �, �� , lli r nl ;, H,? sc{u l c' 1000. utl L. .i tin .t:.1Ayen o: Onhard Num, south rli d.,l){At hAnj ouA,and north of650 Application Background Area requested for vacation is approximately 4,482 sq. ft. The applicant intends to convert the ROW area into a private drive for a future multi -family development. Applicant owns the majority of property to the south of the subject area. VACATION EXHIBIT A PART OF S. RIVERSIDE COURT IOWA CITY, IOWA ° o ��'.y AREA BEING P POINT OF BEGINNING VACATED pG 0 Q ^nom O L2 25.30• w o Analysis The following factors are to be considered in evaluating a vacation request: Impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation; b) Impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation; Impact on access of adjacent private properties; Desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs; e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property; Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation. A) Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation and Access to Private Property: The ROW is not currently being used, due to vegetation overgrowth. The existing sidewalk on the west side of Orchard Court will continue through the planned private drive. -MA B) Emergency and Utility Vehicle Access and Circulation: No emergency service access is currently provided in the ROW. The intended driveway will be accessible to emergency and utility service personnel. C) Impact on Access of Adjacent Private Properties The ROW has not been improved for public use. Staff has not been contacted by any adjacent residents stating that they use the ROW. D) Desirability of Right -of -Way for Access or Circulation Needs Staff is not aware of any desire from adjoining residents to maintain the ROW as a means of access. City staff has no plans for construction of infrastructure (roads, alleys, etc.) in the ROW. E) Location of Utilities and Other Easements or Restrictions on the Property One utility company has disclosed that they have fiber communication lines running beneath the ROW area. Unless the utility company abandons use of this area, the City will need to retain a utility easement over the utility area. F) Any Other Relevant Factors Pertaining to the Specific Requested Vacation The applicant has offered to purchase the area to be vacated. Council will review and consider the conveyance. "M Summary The subject ROW is currently not being used. The applicant intends to convert the ROW into a private driveway that can be used a means of access for both residents of the proposed multi- family development, and emergency response personnel. A rezoning of 1.75 acres of land to the south of the ROW area is contingent upon approval of this vacation. Approval of the ROW vacation and purchase offer-P&Z recommendation to City Council. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends the approval of VAC19-01, a vacation of the right-of-way west of Orchard Court and north of 330, 226, 224, and 650/652 Orchard Court in Iowa City, IA. Item 11.c.: Rezoning at the Southwest Corner of E. 15t Street and South Gilbert Street SUB19-04 Ordinance conditionally rezoning 0.20 acres of land located at the southwest corner of E. 1St Street and South Gilbert Street from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossing South Gilbert (RFC -SG). (First Consideration) R d9nD AVE 4e '� aw roF i III yy Ole �. :.� .•-d .. # . ,r ,� a � J C i�C C��, i �M I1 CH 1 r a-ry • r d TO u L. , !�s11 � m dq E 2Nd submitted by Randy Miller rr� of approximately 6.24 acres to r of E 1st St and S Gilbert St mmercial (CI -1) to Riverirant Gilbert subdistrict (RFC -SG). y C:aT il� ,.. •_11 �X'i CII Proposed Zoning Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert (RFC -SG) is a form -based zone. Allows for a mix of commercial and residential. The code requires retail storefront frontage along S. Gilbert St. Buildings must be located close to, and oriented toward S. Gilbert St. Improved streetscape design to provide an attractive pedestrian environment. Parking situated behind or inside buildings. D� Secondary Street Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan includes the subject parcel in the South Gilbert Subdistrict. HIGHLAND AVE- KJRKWOOD AVE. , lb b as L% r • -b• HIGHLAND AVE- Compatibility with the Existing Neighborhood "i t. .. ,.,.. fy . . �. I ' tF .alt R . � � � - - • . m,�, I 1 40 I I An �pplu rtun uhnnttnl by Ra,i �' .n for the monmg of approxtmatcIY O at the SW corner of E lst St and 5l W� t ri t ln—Int-1-C"',-!I jtl 3)nl Crossinp - Sout! "i Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation Staff is recommending a condition that 40' of S. Gilbert St. ROW be dedicated to the City at final platting. Staff will require sidewalks along E. 1st St. and N. Gilbert St. frontages at platting. Any planned parking in the subject area will be reviewed with the rest of the development at Design Review. Adoption of the Downtown and RFC Master Plan (2013) Adoption of the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code (2014) Rezoning to RFC-SG-P&Z recommendation to City Council Replat of Lot 6 of Phase Two -application under consideration by P&Z will make recommendation to City Council Site Plan Review -Staff Design Review -Staff Permitting Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ 19-04, a request to rezone approximately 0.20 acres of property located at the southwest corner of E. 1St St. and S. Gilbert St. from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossings -South Gilbert Subdistrict (RFC - SG), subject to the following conditions: Any new residential development in the subject area must satisfy the affordable housing requirements set forth in section 14-2G-8 of the City Code. 2. The developer shall dedicate 40' of right-of-way along the west side of S. Gilbert St. frontage to the City, in the form of an outlot, at final platting of Lot 6 of Phase Two of The Crossings subdivision. i -Z' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT MANUAL AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK PHASE 4 SCULPTURE RELOCATION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on the Project Manual, including the plans, specifications, contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park - Phase 4 Sculpture Relocation in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 181 day of June, 2019, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 East Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. This project includes installing the Kenneth Snelson sculpture "Four Modular Piece" and associated site work including new concrete pavement, subbase and draintile; concrete sculpture columns, exterior sculpture lighting; and landscaping and is located at Riverfront Crossings Park 1001 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Said Project Manual and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said Project Manual or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk Riverfront Crossings, Phase 4 Park Entrance and Sculpture City Council, June 18, 2019 Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation CITY OF IOWA CITY Riverfront Crossings Park Grand opening Celebration Saturday, July 20, 2019 • 1101 South Clinton St. Presented in partnership with GreenState Credit Union 3 p.m. Outdoor Family Fun 7 p.m. Local opener TBA 8 p.m. Dirty Dozen Brass Band Grand finale fireworks show over the Iowa River! f \ ,IA Q I01MV A CITYc ._,. :. .�,. E6EATRE rot;«... � e0j,,..� 'y - �� . •a�':�ry" SP F' r lqw ET 41 71 r5 w SW .. 13 0110 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT MANUAL AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE ROCHESTER AVENUE SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on the Project Manual, including the plans, specifications, contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue Sidewalk Infill in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 181 day of June, 2019, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 East Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. This project includes removal of Portland Cement Concrete, Asphalt Cement Concrete, and Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk. Strip, salvage and spread topsoil. Provide and spread offsite topsoil. Excavate for the new Portland Cement Concrete pavement. Construct Segmental Block Retaining Wall. Construct 4 -inch thick, 6 -inch thick, and 7 -inch thick Portland Cement Concrete sidewalks, driveways and pavement at locations indicated. Seed disturbed areas. Provide traffic control during all phases of project. Other work associated with sidewalk infill. Said Project Manual and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said Project Manual or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk I `� 0110 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT MANUAL AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE ASPHALT RESURFACING 2019 PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on the Project Manual, including the plans, specifications, contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2019 in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 18th day of June, 2019, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 East Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. This project includes pavement milling and asphalt resurfacing along South Clinton Street, Fairmeadows Avenue, Newton Road, Valley Avenue, South Gilbert Street, Park Road and Ferson Avenue intersection, and the City Equipment Parking Lot. In addition to the resurfacing, this project also includes storm intake repairs, repair of curb and gutter, replacement of curb ramps to meet current ADA standards, and new pavement markings on Dodge Street to include a one-way to two-way conversion from Burlington Street to Bowery Street and a 4 -lane to 3 -lane conversion from Bowery Street to Kirkwood Avenue. This project also includes street sealcoat work along Taft Avenue. Said Project Manual and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said Project Manual or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk