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Home My WebLink About02-04-20 Work Session presentationSTAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: 1 r I C04;qui h CITY OF lOVVA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (3I9) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City of Iowa City City Council Work Session February 4, 2020 Background • Johnson County has land use authority in the unincorporated area (i.e. outside city limits) • State law allows cities to review subdivisions within 2 miles of the city's boundary, known as the Fringe Area • Fringe Area Agreements allow cities and counties to negotiate land use authority within the 2 mile boundary to coordinate planning effo its :� 1--- ,..,. a,-- � 1 .- ----- 1 1 -a„ , — _. - � 1 �� , , -' _ . 1 1 ; , Y moi. �_'�, �-< ��nl - ro - 1 �1j1�� 9 1 � � 1 1 � � . . `�' � 1 + 1 1 a 1� ! 1 I `I 4 11 11 �( 1 � '� 1 r � 1 Iq 1,� �� 1 r t s� 1 .r' � �.� .. le ,, 1 o..• .� � _��`�� 1 ` � � � � �— � � "�-11 1 Ir .� ` -- — _ , ; , � 1 , , ± Af 1 1 1 i _ ... �i 1 — a .. :.� �— 1 - — — ., — . , _ ._.,...,_a .® ,.mow.. p.� �� ,�z. �.,�...� 2 4Miles ii �� r \ _ _ - i ♦ � 1 � / i Y � � � I � _ _ 1 1 1 i � � 1 1 �� s 1 � ♦ � 1 i, r �1. � �1 � 1 �'°� � _ �• 1� t o _; � � �� + ,' 1 � 1 MIL II 1 - �1 �� 1 1 i� 1 11 1 " "a_ 1 , i ♦'�♦ }'s s�♦ e.. I� �`� ` 1 - - ; ``, yl l r. i 11 ,1� , ,' 1 ' 1 — 1 '' 1 1 1 / — 1 1 — '�! .. 1 1 � .. .. : e. 1 1 , orporate Limits 2 4Miles Overview of Fringe Area Agreement • Current Fringe Area Agreement executed in 2006 • Component of the City's comprehensive plan • Outlines jurisdictional review authority for land within 2 miles of the Iowa City corporate limits • Provides land use policy guidance on land development within 2 miles of the Iowa City corporate limits Inside Iowa City Growth Boundary Outside Iowa City Growth Boundary County has control Review & recommendation from the City County has control Review & recommendation from the City - Review & approval by both City and County - Subjectto City's subdivision regulations (Urban Design Standards) - Review & - approval by both City and County - Subjectto Rural Design Standards Subjectto the City's and County's site plan review requirements (most restrictive standards apply) - Subjectto review by both the City & County in accordance with each jurisdiction's requirements - No review by City unless associated with a rezoning Issues with Current Fringe Area Agreement • Adopted in 2006 • City and County have both updated comprehensive plans since 2006 • Inconsistencies in policy direction between Fringe Area Agreement and adopted comprehensive plans • 2006: Iowa City and Johnson County executed a Fringe Area Agreement to establish land use policies for the Fringe Area • 2018: County adopted an update to its comprehensive plan • 2018: County Board of Supervisors submitted a letter to the City Council requesting an update to the current Fringe Area Agreement • February 2019: Initial discussion with City Council • February 2019 -Today: Coordination with County planning staff; conducted build out analysis; re-evaluated current growth boundary • January 2020: Board of Supervisors request to set up a working group of two Supervisors, two Council members, and staff Build Out Summary - Overview • Conducted by staff to estimate the capacity for residential and non- residential growth in the City & growth boundary. • Build Out estimates were compared to the Johnson County MPO's 2045 estimates for population and employment growth. • Overall, staff found that the City can accommodate 2045 growth projections within the City and growth boundary. Build Out Summary - Methodology • Staff compiled vacant and underutilized parcels in City limits & growth boundary. • City zoning or Comprehensive Plan land use designation applied to each vacant and underutilized • Excluded historic resources, including Iowa City Local Landmarks, Local Historic Districts, Local Conservation Districts, an the downtown area currently being pursued for designation in the National Register of Historic Places. • Estimated maximum dwelling units and square footage for each lot, minus discount factors. • Converted dwelling units to population and non-residential square footage to number of jobs. :111 r. [t City Build -Out Potential 20,002 371756 Growth Boundary Build- 18,373 23,771 Out Potential Total Build -Out Potential 38,375 61,527 JC MPO Projections (Projected Increases from 23,615 22,285 2017 to 2045) US Research Development Park General Industrial (11) Commercial Zones (CO -1, CN -1, CI -1, CC -2) Downtown (CB -2, 5, 10) Riverfront Crossings Total: JC MPO Projections (2045) Single -Family (RR -1, RS -5, 816 RS -8, RS -12, RNS-12) 4,149 2,083 Multi -Family (RM -12, RM- 20, RM -44, PRM) 375 12,434 Interim Development SF & MF 7,540 1 90 Downtown (CB -2,5, 10) 976 4,479 20,002 Riverfront Crossings 24,631 Total: 37,756 23,615 JC MPO Projections (2045): 22,285 2045 Build Out — City Limits Key Findings • City has the capacity to absorb projected gains in dwelling units and population based on current zoning and land use plans. • 65% of all residential units are projected to come from the Riverfront Crossings area. • Limited capacity for growth downtown. Office & Mixed Use 1 DU/Acre 3,557 Commercial 1,354 2-8 DU/Acre 15,131 Intensive Commercial 2,053 2-12 DU/Acre 979 Industrial 7,771 8-13 DU/Acre 2,612 Office Park 7,195 8-16 DU/Acre 884 Total: 18,373 12-24 DU/Acre 554 JC MPO Projections 23,615 16-24 DU/Acre 53 (2045): Total: 23,771 JC MPO Projections (2045) 22,285 Build Out Summary—Growth Boundary Key Findings • Most of the undeveloped or under -developed non-residential land (81%) is planned for industrial or office park uses. • Most residential areas (4,232 acres) are planned for densities of 1-8 dwelling units per acre. This is consistent with single-family zoning, which accounts for 79% of the residentially allocated land in the growth boundary. • Approximately 849 acres within the current growth boundary are dedicated to public uses or open space, predominantly in the South and Northwest Plan Districts. 2045 Build Out — Overall Key Findings • Land in the City and growth boundary can accommodate approximately 61,000 residents. • MPO's 2045 projection is for 22,285 new residents to Iowa City. • Land in the City and growth boundary can accommodate approximately 38,000 new employees. • MPO's 2045 projection is for 23,615 new jobs in Iowa City. Potential Growth Boundary Expansion Areas • Staff reviewed the current growth boundaries and considered the following factors in identifying potential expansion areas: • Potential current or future gateways into the City • Highway adjacency and access • Planned commercial or industrial land uses in Johnson County • Sewerability • Adjacency to areas envisioned for residential or commercial development per the City's Comprehensive Plan • Preservation of existing sensitive areas • Other factors that might promote future land development 2 4Miles a 0 os i Area 1(Highway 1 &Sharon Center Road) • County's Comprehensive Plan: • Intensive Commercial, Commercial & Residential • Current FAA: • Agricultural, unless zoned for non-farm development Area 1(Highway 1 &Sharon Center Road) • Staff comments: • Direct commercial development to the city: • Promotes efficient development • Allows for the use of existing public utilities and services • Residential area: • Adjacentto area of planned development in the Southwest District Plan • Extension of trunk sewer west of 218 • Rationale for Inclusion: • Limit commercial development • More involved in future land use decisions • Gateway Area 2 (South of Route 218 &Riverside Drive) • County's Comprehensive Plan: • Commercial • Current FAA: • Agricultural, unless zoned for non-farm development Area 2 (South of Route 218 &Riverside Drive) • Staff comments: • Direct commercial development to the city: • Promotes efficient development • Allows for the use of existing public utilities and services • Rationale for Inclusion: • More involved in land use decisions • Limit commercial development • Gateway Area 3 (North of Highway 6 to Taft Avenue) • County's Comprehensive Plan: • Agricultural, Not envisioned as a growth area • Current FAA: • Agricultural • Staff comments: • Adjacency to industrial park • Rationale for Inclusion: • Future industrial park expansion Area 4 (Herbert Hoover Highway & I-80) • County's Comprehensive Plan: • Commercial • Current FAA: • Agricultural • Limited commercial considered for property abutting the interchange Area 4 (Herbert Hoover Highway & I-80) • Staff comments: • Direct commercial development to the city: • Promotes efficient development • Allows for the use of existing public utilities and services • Improvements to Taft Ave • Rationale for Inclusion: • More involved in land use decisions • Direct commercial development to City • Gateway Area 5 (Highway 1 near Rapid Creek) • County's Comprehensive Plan: • Residential • Current FAA: • Agricultural • Residential may be considered west of Hwy 1 Area 5 (Highway 1 near Rapid Creek) • Staff comments: • Agricultural uses preferred to provide transition between commercial uses in the City and County large -lot residential • Rationale for Inclusion: • Minimize residential development near commercial and office park uses • Gateway Questions & Discussion 1. Are there any concerns with the proposed expansions (Areas 1-5) to the City's growth boundary? If so, what are those concerns? 2. Are there areas that staff has not considered including in the City's growth boundary that should be considered? 3. Does Council wish to create a working group to further collaborate with the County on this endeavor prior to staff providing you with recommended policy language for the updated Fringe Area Agreement? Next Steps • Continue coordinating with County planning staff • Present draft update to the Fringe Area Agreement at a future meeting • Anticipated adoption date of October 2020 STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED � r rrM as � h CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Strect Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (3 19) 356-5009 FAX www. icgov. o rg