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2020-02-18 Correspondence
Mayor Bruce Teague State of the City Speech February 18, 2020 It is my duty and privilege tonight to address the Iowa City Council and Iowa City community on the State of the City. I would like to start by thanking the people in Iowa City; we have a lot to celebrate. Tonight, I'm proud to share highlights of what we've done as a community, and some lofty goals we are working towards achieving in the year ahead. I want to take a moment to recognize all past City Council members, especially recently retired Mayor Jim Throgmorton and Council Member Rockne Cole. Cities are built over decades and are constantly evolving. We, as a community, have come to love the City of Iowa City thanks, in large part, to the past elected leaders of this community who have collectively built a strong foundation for us today. I would like to thank current City Council members, City staff, Iowa City residents, and the broader community for welcoming me as the new Mayor of Iowa City -- the trust you place in me is an honor and I'm humbled by the opportunity to serve in this role. I also want to congratulate our Mayor Pro Tem, Mazahir Salih, with whom I'm excited to work with to help navigate and ensure momentum of the community and Council priorities. As I think of City government and the inevitable changes in leadership, I'm personally thankful for the current roster of Council colleagues before you today. I eagerly look forward to working with Councilors Bergus, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, and Weiner as we refine our strategic plan and continue to work on the pressing issues in our community, including climate action, social justice and racial equity, affordable housing, and stronger public transit. I would be remiss if I did not say thank you to the more than 600 City staff members who work each and every day to ensure the residents and businesses of Iowa City are served at the highest of levels. Iowa City is blessed to have a top-notch employee group that continually pursues ways to enhance our services and public spaces. A generous thank you to our City Manager, Geoff Fruin, whose leadership guides City staff in carrying out daily operations with efficiency and quality. This unparalleled support provides the City Council with the resources to focus on the policy matters and investments that continue to drive Iowa City's long-term growth, fostering prosperity for all members of the community. I would like to highlight a few ongoing efforts that I believe are of critical importance to our community. While I am proud of the progress we have made in many areas, I know this Council recognizes the shortfalls and additional progress that needs to be made -- progress we are collectively committed to in the next year. Climate Action Climate impacts are far-reaching and influence many aspects of community life in Iowa City. From transportation options to affordable housing, local climate initiatives will connect directly to these quality of life issues. In 2019, City staff presented a 100 Day report with over 60 actions that could accelerate our progress toward Iowa City's carbon emission reduction goals. The Council's newly created Climate Action Commission is currently reviewing that report and we look forward to seeing their recommendations. The Council has supported the creation of a Climate Action Division to be housed in the City Manager's Office. This team of three city staff will be charged with fostering relationships, creating awareness and building the support needed to carry out the City's climate initiatives. Their technical expertise and focused effort to engage our community in these actions will keep Iowa City moving forward in our endeavor to lead the way on responsive climate action. Importantly, both the Climate Action Division and Advisory Commission will maintain a focus on equity through their work, ensuring those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change are prioritized in our actions. I fully expect Iowa City will establish itself as a national leader when it comes to climate action at a local level. It is my hope -- and a hope shared by the Council and City staff -- that we not only meet our goals, but help inspire others throughout the state and across the nation to take similar action in the face of climate change. Affordable Housing For the last several years, Iowa City has worked diligently to increase access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing. For three consecutive years, the City has committed $1 million annually in local funds to supplement state and federal housing dollars received for local support. These city -allocated funds have helped leverage millions of additional dollars, and we are seeing significant investments in housing access throughout our community as a result. The Iowa City Housing Authority successfully secured approximately sixty new vouchers from the federal government, which will immediately benefit members of our community. This, combined with Shelter House's successful opening of Cross Park Place, have greatly increased our ability to provide permanent supportive housing to our most vulnerable residents. 2020 will see first sales for the South District Homeownership program. Housing units in this program are being sold to neighborhood residents, who will benefit from affordable home mortgages and additional investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Even with these new efforts, affordable housing remains a challenge for many in our community; myself and the Council remain committed to opening doors of opportunity and seeking solutions to this ongoing issue. Social Justice and Racial Equity I am very proud that the City has made social justice and racial equity a top priority for the last several years. Make no mistake, we have significant work to do ahead of us, but it is evident that we are making meaningful progress in several key areas. We have actively worked to build relationships through outreach programs of our departments, offered training for our staff, board, commission members, and the general public, and partnered with community organizations through our popular Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant program. City staff implemented a racial equity toolkit program, which has resulted in the elimination of fines for Children's materials at the Library and a new utility assistance donation program. Our Police Department has made reducing disproportionate minority contact a priority, and they provide public reports on the progress to that goal every year. Lastly, we have greatly increased our financial support of local non-profit organizations through programs like Aid to Agencies. We are very excited to contribute $2.5 million to the Behavioral Access Center facility that is being spearheaded by Johnson County and supported by our neighboring communities as well. While the City scored a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year, this measure does not stop the Council or City staff from evaluating and proposing new ways to build more just and equitable opportunities for the Iowa City community. More work lies ahead in 2020 and beyond, but I can speak with confidence that this work will continue to be a priority of this City Council. Mobility In recent weeks, the public has been invited to provide feedback to proposed changes generated from a recent transit study. Through this feedback, and with the study closing in a few months, the energy in the community that exists to enhance our transit system is quite impressive. The Council is eager to see what recommendations come from the study and are open to consider the ways in which we can alter and expand the system to better meet the needs of our residents, while also making measurable progress toward our climate action goals. In addition to a focus on our transit system, the City has made significant progress toward its goal of achieving Gold Bicycle Friendly Community status. Last year we saw bike lanes added to Mormon Trek, Dodge and Governor. The Foster Road extension was completed with Bike Lanes connecting the Iowa River Trail to the Prairie Du Chien corridor. These investments are not simply providing bike lanes, but also increasing the safety of our streets for vehicles and pedestrians. We look forward to more improvements in the coming year including the completion of the McCollister extension to Sycamore Street and the initiation of the American Legion Road improvement from Scott to Taft Avenue. The multi -modal emphasis of these two projects, especially, will be of significant value to the public. Prioritizing pedestrian safety and comfort remains a key strategy for the Council. The renovations to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall renovations highlight this focus, while work continues to improve curb ramps and pursue sidewalk infill, such as the Rochester infill project completed in 2019 that helps create a safer walking environment to Regina Catholic Education Center. Parks and Recreation The City Council remains committed to the improvement and maintenance of our more than 40 public parks, as well as trails and natural areas. We continue to systematically upgrade parks in all corners of the City, while simultaneously making them more accessible for all users. This spring we'll see the finishing touches put on new Riverfront Crossings Park, which now prominently features an installation designed by renowned artist Kenneth Snelson. This spring we'll also see the opening of brand new playgrounds at Willow Creek Park and City Park. This past year we saw the completion of the Highway 1 Trail from Sunset to Mormon Trek, and a grant has been secured for a trail extension on Highway 6, which will be completed in 2021-2022. Looking ahead, I am very excited to see the 2020 improvements at various parks including Wetherby, Scott, Napoleon and Fairmeadows. In 2020, City staff will also kick-off a Master Plan process for our Recreation Centers, Pools, and Athletic Fields. I am eager to see what ideas the community has for updates to these important components to our recreation offerings and community centers in Iowa City. Furthermore, City programs for recreation, social, and educational opportunities for youth through senior adults continues to evolve, with an emphasis on engaging a multitude of residents with varying backgrounds, cultures, interest, and incomes, which also intersects with the social justice focus of the Council. In Closing The City Council has a full plate in the coming year and I am excited to work alongside this team to make sure we continue to make meaningful progress, not only in priority areas, but across all facets of city policy and administration. While doing so, we need to remain committed to ensuring fiscal responsibility and stability, while also being mindful of the needs of our staff as they work to keep this community safe, secure, and a desirable place to call home. I am proud that the fiscal year 2021 budget, that the council will be adopting in March, makes such critical investments in our staff by adding more than a dozen positions while also increasing the minimum wage to $13.25 on our way to $15.00 per hour. At the same time, the budget keeps reserve levels in a strong position and allows the Council to drop property tax rates for the ninth consecutive year. Thank you to the City Council, staff, boards and commissions and everyone in our community who works to strengthen and grow Iowa City. I am honored to be your Mayor and look forward to working with you all in 2020. Item Number: 9.a. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers - Deer traps too close to Dewey [Staff response included] Dawn Frary - W hite Buffalo bait site at Oakland Cemetery [S taff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Bill Campbell Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 5:13 PM To: 'kristy_hartsgrove@yahoo.com' Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: FW: Deer traps too close to Dewey Ms. Hartsgrove Mooers, Thank you for your email. The bait site that you are referring to in Oakland Cemetery is currently about 220 yards from the closest residence. We believe White Buffalo exercised appropriate judgement in selecting this site location. That said, the City has asked White Buffalo if there are other options in that area. They have located a site that is slightly further from the closest residence, at just over 300 yards. The Oakland Cemetery site will be moved to this new location. Sincerely, Captain Bill Campbell Commander Support Services Division Iowa City Police Department (319) 356-5286 -----Original Message ----- From: Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers [mailto:kristy_hartsgrove@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2020'7:1'7 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: Deer traps too close to Dewey Hi, there, I live in the neighborhood off of Oakland and St. Joseph's Cemetery, and it has come to my attention that there is a white buffalo bait trap set up at the gate between St. Joe's and Oakland. I am very uncomfortable with the location because it is too close to my home. Please remove it immediately, for the safety of my neighborhood and myself. Thank you, Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers 837 N. Summit Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Sent from my iPhone This email is from an external source. Kellie Fruehling From: Dawn Frary <kittycatbandit@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:12 AM To: Bill Campbell Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Re: White Buffalo bait site at Oakland Cemetery I RISK Mr. Campbell, Thank you for taking the time to address this concern. I know several people in my neighborhood were disturbed by the close proximity of the bait site to their residences. I appreciate your response. Best, Dawn Frary On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 5:18 PM Bill Campbell <Bill-Campbell@iowa-city.org> wrote: Ms. Frary, Thank you for your email. The bait site that you are referring to in Oakland Cemetery is currently about 220 yards from the closest residence. We believe White Buffalo exercised appropriate judgement in selecting this site location. That said, the City has asked White Buffalo if there are other options in that area. They have located a site that is slightly further from the closest residence, at just over 300 yards. The Oakland Cemetery site will be moved to this new location. Sincerely, w Captain Bill Campbell �., Commander ilvwaory Support Servioes Division kwva Gly Polioe Department (319) 356-5286 From: Dawn Frary[mai Ito: kittycatbandit@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2020 8:35 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org>; Laura Bergus <Laura-Bergus@iowa-city.org>; Susan Mims <Susan-Mims@iowa- city.or�>; Mazahir Salih <Mazahir-Salih@iowa-city.org>; Pauline Taylor <Pauline-Taylor@iowa-city.org>; Bruce Teague <Bruce-Teague@iowa-city.org>; John Thomas <John-Thomas@iowa-city.org>; Janice Weiner <Janice-Weiner(a@iowa- city.or > Subject: White Buffalo bait site at Oakland Cemetery Dear City Council members, am a resident of the Northside neighborhood in Iowa City, as well as a founding member of the Iowa City Deer Friends. I just returned from a walk in Oakland Cemetery, where I discovered a White Buffalo bait site set up behind the maintenance shed / garage near the gate between St. Joseph Cemetery and Oakland Cemetery. This site is literally yards from the front doors of families in my neighborhood, where shots can easily be heard and the aftermath -- blood-soaked ground (which will only be more obvious due to snow cover), deer fur, bloody tissue, all of which I discovered at another Oakland bait site during the previous round of sharpshooting -- will be on display for all who pass by to see. And as someone who frequents the cemetery for recreation and exercise, I know firsthand that many, many residents of this area pass by that spot and will be exposed to a grisly scene indeed. I'm sure you're aware that members of the Iowa City Deer Friends encountered two deer carcasses that had been shot in the head and back, respectively, at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in December 2019. The bodies of these deer were found near a playground, left to decompose and be ravaged by other wildlife in plain sight. This raises immense concern because White Buffalo's contract stipulates that all deer corpses must be removed from the scene; and yet they claim to not have killed any deer in that area. This means either White Buffalo is not being truthful in their practices or, worse, that there are rogue killers prowling our parks, taking advantage of the sharpshooting free-for-all, killing indiscriminately and leaving animals to rot in the open. This is a waste of a precious life and a disgrace to our town, not to mention horribly irresponsible and dangerous. To my knowledge the information about the deer corpses found at TTRA has not been made public. Iowa Citians deserve to know what is going on: that there are potentially armed, off -the -grid killers roaming the spaces in our city that should be safe. I hope the fact that you had the power to prevent this from occurring but did nothing to stop it keeps you up at night. I hope it fills you with regret and shame. It should. Your job is to represent the people of Iowa City, but instead you have chosen to represent the interests of government agencies who will profit from savage brutality and murder. am usually proud to call Iowa City home. Iowa City has historically been a progressive, liberal, and thoughtful oasis in, for the most part, a sea of conservative small towns. In most cases we can point to Iowa City as a beacon of hope, an example of a higher evolved community. Instead I am disgusted and ashamed that my city has been forced to cater to the lowest common denominator. We are better than this. This is why Iowa gets labeled as a backward -thinking, uncivilized, uneducated flyover wasteland. Shame on you. Dawn Frary Iowa City, IA Dawn Frary Personal / Photo: dawnfrary.com Tarot: folkloracle.com 319-400-2656 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. Dawn Frary Personal / Photo: dawnfrary.com Tarot: folkloracle.com 319-400-2656 Item Number: 9.b. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Mark Patton - mobile homes Kellie Fruehling From: mark patton <markpatton22@gmai1.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:24 AM To: Council Subject: mobile homes Attachments: Habitat Manufactured Homes 03 17 10 Report(1).pdf AK Dear Council members, I retired from Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity two years ago. Previously, I had compiled extensive experience with the problems mobile home owners face (see attachment for io year old study which gives an overview of Johnson County's mobile home situation). Mobile home owners lack many rights of "normal" renters. Ten years ago, the D.M. Register went on to do a major stories on Regency mobile home park (outside the city limits) and all the 13 families who talked to the reported were evicted, without "cause", within the next 6o days following the story. As you decide Forest View mobile home park's future, please keep in mind one, overriding matter: the replacement of the mobile homes with single family homes is important and is desirable, but more important, is the written agreement of the terms those homes can be "purchased" over time which offers the current residents protections beyond what the Iowa law sets out. Can one or more late payments or missed payment derail the purchase agreement? Please contact me with concerns or questions. I do not know the current status of the proposal, but any residential component going forward needs written protections for both the developers and the families. Thank you in advance. Mark Patton 563-299-1839 "The ache for home lives in all of us. " Maya Angelou Item Number: 9.c. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description J ulie B allandby: Telephone survey [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 7:53 AM To: 'Rich and Julie Ballandby'; Council Subject: RE: Telephone survey Ms. Ballandby, Thank you for reaching out. The City of Iowa City is not actively conducting any phone surveys at this time and has not done so for many years. If you want to contact me I would be happy to help you determine who might have been behind the survey. If you provided any personal or financial information you may wish to take precautions to make sure your identity is properly protected. If this is a concern you can contact our police department for assistance. Best, Geoff Fruin City Manager 319.356-5010 -----Original Message ----- From: Rich and Julie Ballandby [mailto:jrba11866@outlook.com] Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2020 6:4o AM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: Telephone survey Friday evening I received a telephone call to participate in a survey of opinion regarding the direction the council should take concerning many topics of importance to Iowa City. I agreed. The questions were long, detailed, and repetitive. The speaker was difficult to understand because of her accent. She spoke quickly because, I think, of the tedious length of the survey. Several times I asked her how much longer it continued, but she could not answer that. I wanted to participate because some of the issues concern me. However, I don't think the way the survey was written was best for a phone presentation. I could not continue to the end because of the length, the difficulty in understanding the speaker, and the fact that it just became boring! You need to reevaluate this method. Julie Ballandby 1669 Somerset Ln Iowa City IA 52240 This email is from an external source. Item Number: 9.d. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Peter Rolnick - bio-asphalt for iowa city? Peter Rolnick - B io-Asphalt P rojects in I owa Kellie Fruehlin From: Peter Rolnick <prolnick@truman.edu> Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2020 4:29 PM To: Council Cc: Robert C Brown Subject: bio -asphalt for iowa city? Attachments: Bioasphalt from Pyrolysis of Ag Residues.pdf Dear Members of the Iowa City City Council, First, I want to thank you for your support of the Energy Innovation Act, and for all the work you have done to help the city address the challenges of the changing climate. Recently, at a state-wide Citizens' Climate Lobby meeting, we heard from a researcher at Iowa State, Robert Brown, who is doing work processing organic materials for things like biofuels in such a way that is net carbon negative. In particular, they are doing a project with Stine Seed Farms that would generate from corn stover phenolic oil, which could be used for asphalt, and biochar. Returning the biochar to the soil both improves the soil and removes carbon from the atmosphere. I was wondering if the City might want to work with Professor Brown in obtaining "green" asphalt and biochar for use in city bike trails and and soil amendments, especially if we are spending money on these things anyway from less green sources. I've attached above a concept paper Professor Brown sent to the City Council of Mason City, who had enquired about the same thing. If the City is interested in pursuing this, please let me know, or you can contact Professor Brown directly; his contact information is in the attachment. Thanks! Peter Rolnick State Coordinator, Citizens' Climate Lobby 660-342-2671 This email is from an external source. Bio -asphalt from Crop Residues Dr. Robert C. Brown Bioeconomy Institute Iowa State University e-mail: rcbrown3@iastate.edu Company Partner: Frontline Bioenergy Concept Paper Submitted to City Council of Mason City December 16, 2019 Concept Paper Iowa State University has developed a process known as autothermal pyrolysis to thermally deconstruct woody and herbaceous biomass into several products including cellulosic sugars, a heavy liquid known as phenolic oil, unrefined acetic acid, and biochar. Although these all have potential applications in the production of biobased products, the phenolic oil is particularly intriguing as material for production of bio -asphalt. ff_ii� Autothermal Pyrolysis Product Recovery Lignocellulosic Biomass Unrefined Sugars Phenolic Oil Unrefined Acetate Biochar from Polysaccharide from Lignin from Hemicellulose Potential Future -Pharmaceuticals -Marine fuel -Acetone -Activated Carbon Products -Polymers -Drop-in Fuels -Acetic Acid -Biobased Chemicals -Bio-cement 6W -Alcohols Fig. I First generation and potential future products from pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. Autothermal pyrolysis produces phenolic oil from the lignin fraction of biomass. Lignin is the reddish -brown powder left behind when woody and herbaceous biomass rots in the environment (see Fig. 2). In nature it serves as glue to hold together plant cell walls, which suggests its use as biobased cement in asphalt production. Prof. Chris Williams of the Civil and Construction Engineering Department at Iowa State University has learned how to thermally treat phenolic oil into a stable material suitable for production of paving materials. Iowa State University holds several patents related to Fig. 2. Lignin is the reddish powder left behind when woody and herbaceous biomass rots both extracting lignin as a liquid mixture of phenolic compounds from biomass and converting this phenolic oil into bio -asphalt (see sample in Fig. 3). In fact, the performance of this biobased product is superior to conventional asphalt. As shown in Table 1, bio -asphalt increased maximum performance temperature from 58°C to 70°C compared to control asphalt while achieving minimum performance temperature of -22°C. We estimate that bio -asphalt has value as asphalt cement of $400-$500/ton and potentially greater than $1000/ton as asphalt modifier. These are extremely attractive applications compared to conversion of phenolic oil to drop-in biofuels, which sell for $500-600/ton and requires high capital investment to refine the phenolic oil into finished transportation fuels. Bio -asphalt was first demonstrated as paving material on a section of the Waveland bicycle trail in Des Moines, IA in 2010 (Fig. 4). However, only partial replacement of "fossil" asphalt was possible because of the limited capacity of the pyrolysis pilot plant used to generate phenolic oil for the project. Fig. 3. Sample of bio -asphalt prepared in Prof. Chris William's lab with phenolic oil prepared in Prof. Robert Brown's pyrolysis laboratory. Fig. 4. Bio -asphalt was first used as partial replacement of "fossil" asphalt to pave the Waveland bicycle trail in Des Moines, IA. Table 1. Performance grade (PG) of asphalt improves with addition of phenolic oil PG58-28 (petroleum -derived) asphalt binder content Phenolic oil content Ground tire rubber content AASHTO Performance Grade Achieved with Blend 100% (control) 0% 0% PG 58-28 90% 9% 1% PG 58-28 80% 18% 1 2% 1 PG 58-22 70% 27% 1 3% 1 PG 70-22 Note: PG XX -YY: XX is average 7 -day maximum design temperature (°C); -YY is minimum pavement design temperature (negative °C). Today, the construction of a demonstration -scale pyrolysis plant in Iowa presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate the utility of "green asphalt" at scale. This plant, with commissioning planned for Fall 2020, is being privately financed by Stine Seed Farms Inc. with design and construction provided by Frontline Bioenergy, both Iowa -based companies. The plant will daily process 50 tons of corn stover into 9 tons of phenolic oil, 5 tons of cellulosic sugar, and 7.5 tons of biochar. This daily output of phenolic oil would generate 180 tons/day of bio -asphalt (5 wt% biobased cement and 95 wt% aggregate). Eight days operation would provide enough cement to pave one mile of bicycle trail (4 inches thick, 10 feet wide). We are interested in opportunities to collaborate with communities and paving companies on new demonstrations of bio -asphalt. Kellie Fruehling From: Peter Rolnick <prolnick@truman.edu> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 11:23 AM To: Council Subject: Fwd: Bio -Asphalt Projects in Iowa ARIK Hello Iowa City Council members. Please see the forwarded message below, which relates to my previous communication to you about bio -asphalt. Thanks! Peter Begin forwarded message: From: Joe Polin<jpolin(aD-frontlinebioeneray.com> Subject: Bio -Asphalt Projects in Iowa Date: February 11, 2020 at 11:15:04 AM CST Hi All, I'm the point of contact at Frontline BioEnergy for bio -asphalt project development. We're looking to commission the Stine demonstration plant during the 2020 Fall/Winter and generate enough product for several pavement projects during the 2021 Spring. We're actively engaging with asphalt terminals, pavement contractors, and recycled rubber manufacturers to scale up bio -asphalt research developed at Iowa State University. I'm also working to connect with Federal and State grant programs that may be able to assist financially with bio -asphalt projects. Feel free share my contact information to anyone I may have missed, and please contact me if you have any further questions. Thanks, Joseph Polin, PhD Frontline BioEnergy, LLC. Office: (515) 292-1200 x109 1521 West F Ave. Nevada, IA 50201 Item Number: 9.e. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Mike Christian: S ewage Plant Kellie Fruehling From: mike christian <tracyman53@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:45 AM To: Council Subject: Sewage Plant ASK Please DO NOT place your proposed sewage plant on that family's century farm, do it on some land owned by someone who owns land that goes with a BIG land owner that does not probably even live in your county III Save the family farms, please !!! Mike Tracy, IA Sent from Windows Mail Item Number: 9.f. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description W. S impson: P olice Chief search Febuary 10, 2020 To: Iowa City Council Ref: Jody Matherly Dear Council, I read where Mr. Matherly was retiring from his post of Police Chief after three short years of service. I am amazed that this wasn't taken in to consideration when he was hired. The expense of a search to locate a qualified person such as him in the nation did not prove to be the right thing to do. Meaning having tax payers foot the bill. I would think someone that has put in a long time on the department he or she should be offered the job and save money and time. I think the city manager stated publically he even had knowledge of this fact and knew he would'nt stay long. Then my next obvious question is why was he even hired. It would be nice if a person who is qualified for this position that is already on the police department be selected and save some taxpayers money. Sincerely, WW.PSimpson �7 R :w Item Number: 9.g. February 18, 2020 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description L eora Houghton: P arking Elmridge Ave [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Emily Bothell Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 12:52 PM To: 'leorahoughton@gmail.com' Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin; Kent Ralston Subject: RE: Parking Elmridge Ave Good afternoon, Leora — Thank you for your email. The street's department documented vehicles parking on -street directly across from each other and because the street is 25 feet wide, it's near impossible for them to provide services, such as snow plowing, when this happens. Per the City's policy, we reviewed on -street parking and did not observe any visibility issues that may be created with the removal of parking on one side. We also found a majority of vehicles park on the east side of the street, which is why we're recommending parking be removed on the west side. There've been zero reported collisions on Elmridge Avenue in the last 10 years (with parking on both sides of the street) and thus removing parking on one side will allow for easier access for not only City service vehicles but for any motorist that travels this street. The Council can consider shifting the parking prohibition to the other side of the street at their February 18th City Council meeting. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Best, Emily Bothell, AIGP Senior Associate Transportation Planner I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 E_m il_y-Bothell()iowa-city.org 319.356.5250 From: Leora Houghton[mailto:leorahouQhton@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2020 5:26 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: Parking Elmridge Ave I RASK Please consider allowing parking on both sides of Elmridge, with some kind of warning to the neighborhood that continued problems for city service trucks would then warrant the one side parking. If one side parking does move forward, please prohibit parking on the east side of the street since more parking Is on the west side on a regular basis. If there is east side parking that is pushed down around the curve on Elmridge, it will be very difficult to see if it is safe to turn from Crestview (going south) onto Elmridge because the traffic will be bowed out at the curve. More importantly, the children who walk across that corner will not be able to see if the street is lined exclusively on one side, especially the east side because of the cars lining the bowing out of the curve. As it is, we can all move safely along our small street. Please give us a chance to keep our street with parking on both sides. Thank you, Leora Houghton 435 Elmridge Ave Sent from my Whone Item Number: 9.h. February 18, 2020 Establish ment of "No Parkin g An y Time" parking p rohib ition on th e west side of El mridge Avenue between Cou rt Street and Crestview Avenue. Prepared B y:Emily Bothell; S r. A ssociate Transportation P lanner Reviewed By:Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development S ervices Director F iscal I mpact:No impact. Recommendations:Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments:On-Street P arking Photo Resident Correspondence Executive S ummary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3A of the C ity C ode, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to S ection 9-1-3A (10, 12); E stablishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the west side of Elmridge Avenue between Court S treet and Crestview Avenue. Background / Analysis: T his action is being taken at the request of the Streets Department to prohibit parking on one side of Elmridge Avenue. T he street is 25 feet wide which makes it difficult f or City service vehicles to access the households on Elmridge Avenue when vehicles park on both sides of the street directly across from each other. Residents were notified of the parking prohibition and all correspondence received thus far is attached for your reference. AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Elmridge Avenue Photo Resident Correspondence - Carroll Resident Correspondence - Cutkomp From: Larissa Carroll To: Emily Bothell Subject: Re: On -street parking on Elmridge Avenue Date: Monday, February 3, 2020 3:55:35 PM r Emily, Thank you for getting back to us. Our concern about the blind curve occurring is when you do switch to east side only, this will cause all of the cars from the north end to start trickling down to the south end of the street on the curve. This is where there would be problems with visibility coming from the south. We also have neighbors that frequently have large numbers of guests that park on the street. When they are there, this would definitely mean the whole east side of the street would be full, including the southern curved side causing the blind spot. We understand that there've been no reported collisions at this point in time, but our concern is that that would happen with east side parking only. I ask that you enter Elmridge from Crestview and sit at the south end of the street looking north and tell me if there were cars parked along the whole east side of the street that you could see around them and see oncoming traffic. With that being said, please take our recommendation of WEST side parking only instead to the council. It seems to us that one side street parking is the only option that will be considered, and we think that the safest option for our neighbors would be to park only on the west side. Thank you, Clarence Moore and Larissa Carroll 434 Elmridge Avenue residents. On Mon, Feb 3, 2020, 2:51 PM Emily Bothell <Emily -Bothell(& Iowa-city.org> wrote: Good afternoon, Thank you for your email. Currently, parking is allowed on both sides of the street. That said, removing parking from one side will only help with the `blind curve' situation you described— creating more space for vehicles to maneuver around one side of on -street parking. When reviewing the street we did not see any visibility concerns and there've been zero reported collisions on Elmridge Ave in the last ten years. Regarding the proposed parking recommendations, we do not offer odd/even calendar parking outside of the downtown area and only prohibiting parking on one day of the week does not ensure vehicles will not park on -street when City plow trucks or emergency vehicles need to access the street, which may be at any hour of the day. We also do not offer parking prohibitions with disclaimers such as `no parking within 24 -hours of snow fall'. If you would like, I can forward your correspondence to the City Council for consideration. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Best, Emily Bothell, AICP Senior Associate Transportation Planner I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 Emily-Bothel I(o)iowa-city.org 319.356.5250 From: Larissa Carroll <larissaandra, 8559&gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2020 10:23 PM To: Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell(&iowa-city.org> Subject: On -street parking on Elmridge Avenue Ms. Bothell, We wanted to contact you with our concerns for the proposed change in on -street parking on Elmridge Avenue. If parking is limited to just the east side of the street, this creates a dangerous and blind curve coming from the south off of Crestview. This would not only be dangerous for drivers trying to navigate the street, but also increases the risk to residents' vehicles. With much thought, we came up with some other options that may work better for our neighborhood. Consider prohibiting on street parking on Fridays only, as this is our collection day. This could even be from the hours of lam to 5pm as our collection vehicles start coming down our street around 7:30am. Another option would be to do alternating parking days, such as odd and even days. This wouldn't eliminate the dangerous situation on the south side of the street, but would decrease it. With snow removal, a stipulation stating that if there is snow accumulation on the roads, that there would be no on -street parking for 24 hours. This would clear the street to allow plows their access. If you decide that there must only be parking on one side of the street, please consider making it the west side. Being a resident of the street for many years, we notice that the majority of cars are actually parking on the west side and towards the north end. Parking on the west side would also eliminate the blind curve that would occur on the south end. Thank you for your time, Clarence Moore and Larissa Carroll 434 Elmridge Ave homeowners 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. Kellie Fruehling From: johann cutkomp <cutkompjo@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 1:44 PM To: Emily Bothell Cc: Council Subject: East Side only Elmridge Ave parking A RISK I am writing after having discussed this proposed idea with several neighbors. We feel that a warning from the city might be sufficient enough action to make a neighborhood effort to address street blocking a reality. At the very least a warning would facilitate a frank discussion about cars parked directly across from each other and at best might make for some creative problem solving, ie.offers of temporary snow storm parking in neighbors drive or across driveway, if peoples schedules allow. All this is also an issue on garbage day, so we would need to have that talk, too. Our idea is to request to postpone going forward with signage etc until after a warning and a short post warning time period to see what we can collectively do about the problem. Thanks for considering this idea as you go through your process. Sincerely Johann Cutkomp Item Number: 9.i. February 18, 2020 Establish ment of "No Parkin g An y Time" parking p rohib ition on th e south / south east side of Raven Street b etween Ken wood Drive and Court Street. Prepared B y:Emily Bothell; S enior A ssociate Transportation P lanner Reviewed By:Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe; Neighborhood and Development S ervices Director F iscal I mpact:No impact. Recommendations:Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments:On-Street P arking Photo Resident Correspondence Executive S ummary: As directed by Title 9, C hapter 1, Section 3B of the C ity C ode, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to S ection 9-1-3A (10, 12); E stablish “No P arking A ny Time” parking prohibition on the south / southeast side of Raven S treet between K enwood Drive and Court S treet. Background / Analysis: T his action is being taken at the request of the Streets Department to prohibit parking on one side of R aven S treet. T he street is 25 f eet wide which makes it dif f icult for C ity service vehicles to access the households on R aven Street when vehicles park on both sides of the street directly across from each other. Residents were notified of the parking prohibition and all correspondence received thus far is attached for your reference. AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Raven Street P hoto Resident Correspondence From: Scott McOuillen To: Emily Bothell Subject: Re: Raven Street parking letter Date: Friday, February 7, 2020 10:54:15 AM Hi! Sure, you may move my mail on to the council. At this point I may likely also attend the meeting. Thank you! Scott McQuillen. Sent from my Whone On Feb 7, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell@iowa-city.org> wrote: Hi Scott — Thanks for your email. Would you like me to send it to the Council for consideration? Emily Bothell, AICP Senior Associate Transportation Planner I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 Emily-Bothell(allowa-city.org 319.356.5250 From: Scott McQuillen <utahawk@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 9:15 AM To: Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell@iowa-city.org> Subject: Raven Street parking letter <image001.jpg> Dear Ms Bothell, My name is Scott McQuillen, I am writing regarding the letter I received from you dated January 27th, 2020, regarding Raven Street parking. I have a few comments and observations that perhaps may benefit you in your considerations in this matter. I am a resident of 3114 Raven and have been associated with this property for 55 years. My parents were among the first property owners on Raven Street and my mother is currently the last original owner on the entire street. I have and do spend significant amounts of time at her residence and can offer some input regarding this current parking matter. I believe I witnessed the incident with the snowplow which likely is at the root of this proposed action. My purpose in contacting you is I feel perhaps this is not anywhere near as big a chronic problem as it appears and is not the norm at all on this street. Several years ago, out of curiosity, a few neighbors contacted the City with questions as to the considerations that go into mandating parking restrictions. Measurements were taken and it was determined that firetrucks and ambulances could pass through between two parked cars. Nothing more was ever made of it because it never posed a problem. The recent problem was created by a resident couple on the street who are using one of their vehicles to "hold" a preferred parking spot in front of their house for no other reason than to keep anyone else from using it. I know, I know, it's a juvenile and irrational practice but nonetheless it's the case. The vehicle in question is not driven for months at a time and up until quite recently nobody on the street had called in to report it as street storage. Recently the vehicle has been reported for street storage violation and the car has subsequently been removed from the street and property. It appears the owners have wised up and the bottleneck has been cleared. In the letter it claims observations indicate most cars park on the north/northwest side of the street but with all due respect that has not been my experience. Matter of fact, as I compose this email there are no cars parked on the north/northwest side but there are 4 cars on the opposite side. Coincidently, the relatively recent addition of speed bumps along Friendship Street between Court Street and Brookside Drive has produced the unintended consequence of increasing the traffic flow on Raven Street. Raven now is being used as a shortcut to avoid the aforementioned area of Friendship Street. If Raven Street is mandated for parking on one side only it will leave a totally clear lane for traffic to just fly up and down the street. As it stands now having a car or two on both sides of the street is serving to keep traffic speed at a reasonable pace but with a totally open lane it will certainly change that. I think we both know that. It seems a bit drastic to mandate the street as one side only when there certainly must be alternatives. It seems signs posted to prohibit cars from parking across from each other would the easiest and most logical approach. I guess the bottom line here is that I think banning parking on one side of the street is really an overreaction to a seldom occurring situation. In all my years here I have not seen this to be any sort of problem. As stated earlier, the most serious obstacle in this matter has already been removed from the street. That vehicle was a major problem for several reasons but it now appears to be resolved. These are just some thoughts I wanted to submit to you for your preponderance. I truly think there are better alternatives to mandating one sided parking only. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Scott McQuillen Sent from my iPhone 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. From: Elaine Waples To: Emily Bothell Subject: Re: parking restrictions on Raven Street - finally! Date: Sunday, February 2, 2020 2:55:39 PM I RdS� Yes, please do. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell@iowa-city.org> Date: 1/31/20 2:10 PM (GMT -06:00) To: Elaine Waples <Ewaples@pnw.edu> Subject: RE: parking restrictions on Raven Street - finally! CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the PNW environment. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Elaine — Thanks for the email. Would you like me to include this in the correspondence to City Council? Best, Emily Bothell, AICP Senior Associate Transportation Planner I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 Emily-Bothell(a)iowa-city.org 319.356.5250 From: Elaine Waples <Ewaples@pnw.edu> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2020 12:35 PM To: Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell@iowa-city.org> Subject: parking restrictions on Raven Street - finally! X RkSli I live at 3025 Raven Street and I'm overjoyed that parking will finally be limited to one side only. It will be wonderful to be able to drive down the street without having to weave between the parked cars and trucks. With just one lane available, it's bad enough for garbage trucks and snow plows, but how would a fire truck ever make it through? I hope the city council approves the parking restrictions as soon as possible! Thank you. Elaine Waples 3025 Raven Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 219.588.4171 ewaplesPpnw.edu 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. From: John Schneider To: Emily Bothell Subject: Re: On -street parking on Raven Street Date: Monday, February 3, 2020 1:14:09 PM I F;dS� By all means, feel free to!! Regards, John & Jan Schneider (319) 354-6104 home office (319) 541.9275 John mobile Teamjds@mchsi.com On Feb 3, 2020, at 8:52 AM, Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell@iowa-city.org> wrote: Good morning, John — Thank you for your email. Would you like me to include it in the correspondence to City Council? Best, Emily Bothell, AICP Senior Associate Transportation Planner I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St. I Iowa City, IA 152240 Emily-Bothelle-iowa-city.org 319.356.5250 From: John Schneider <teamjds@mchsi.com> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2020 8:22 PM To: Emily Bothell <Emily-Bothell@iowa-city.org> Subject: On -street parking on Raven Street Importance: High <image001.jpg> Hi Emily We are in receipt of you letter dated January 27, 2020 regarding the proposed parking restrictions on the segment of Raven Street between Court and Kenwood. My wife, Jan, and I have lived at 3201 Raven St. (South side of Raven) for over 30 years. We have found this location to be terrific, having made numerous improvements that make our lives more comfortable, but also improve the value of our area. Our response to the proposed changes? THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! Quite simply, this is a very welcome change from our perspective. In fact, my daughter Kelli made a presentation as a City High student, requesting the City Council to restrict parking on one side of the street about 10 years ago. I recall when this same proposal was made by a neighbor's daughter several years prior to that. We have always been in support of the change and feel stronger today than ever. Our primary concern has always been service access, as you describe, but focused primarily on safety. Access for emergency vehicles has to have been a challenge, which brings about a threat to the health, if not the live(s) of either our family or our neighbors. Over the past 2-3 years the problem has grown much worse as there has been turnover of a few houses, resulting in more vehicles parking on both sides of the street. I have witnessed the city crews struggle to get through and had to turnaround. This creates an impossible situation for the crews to do their jobs! We completely support the proposal. If you need me to describe our situation and support for the restrictions in person, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Kind Regards, John D. Schneider (319) 541-9275 (mobile) teamjds(@mchsi.com 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. Item Number: 11.b. February 18, 2020 Letter to the Johnson Cou n ty Plan n ing and Z onin g Commission in su p p ort of a rezonin g from County Ag ricultu ral (A) to County Residen tial (R) for 115 acres of l and l ocated in unin corporated Joh n son County, n orth of Iowa City alon g th e west side of Highway 1 N E in F ringe Area "A" of th e North Corrid or. County, n orth of Iowa City alon g th e west side of Highway 1 N E in F ringe Area A of th e North Corridor. AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Staff Report with Attachments P&Z Minutes L etter from Mayor Teague r �CITY OF IOWA CITY ?a - n��=p MEMORANDUM Date: February 6, 2020 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Jade Pederson, Planning Intern Re: CZ19-04 — North of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE Background Information The applicant, Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A Mulford Inter Vivos Trust, is requesting a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 - NE. This is located in Fringe Area A North Corridor — Outside of Iowa City's current Growth Boundary. 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. Based on the site's location and the nature of this request, the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement requires the submittal of a concept plan. The concept plan submitted by the applicant is for a residential subdivision and shows 51 residential lots and 6 outlots with two access points off Highway 1 and one future access identified at the north side of the property. Analysis Existing Land Use and Zoning The subject area is zoned County Agricultural (A) and currently is used for farming. There are no residences or other buildings on the land at present. Properties to the north and east across Highway 1 NE are zoned County Residential (R and R3) while properties to the south and west are zoned County Agricultural (A). Proposed Zoning & Surrounding Area The applicants are requesting a rezoning to County Residential (R) which allows single- family homes on lots at least 10,890 square feet in size. Compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan The Future Land Use Map of the County's Comprehensive Plan designates this area Residential. According to the Johnson County Comprehensive Plan, the Residential land use category envisions primarily single family detached uses with a preferred density of 1 unit per acre or denser. 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 purpose 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 January 31, 2020 Page 2 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 A — North Corridor, but outside the City's Growth Boundary. For this area, the agreement states that residential uses are preferred. Specifically, the agreement states: "Residential uses are the preferred use in this area. Any rezonings in this area will be considered on the basis of conformity with the Johnson County Land Use Plan and other related policies. On a case-by-case basis, proposals to rezone land in this area to RS -3 (one dwelling unit per three acres of lot area) may be considered. RS zoning will be considered if the application to rezone includes a concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of the property designated as an outlot for open space or agriculture." The proposed rezoning conforms with the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The concept plan submitted by the applicant shows designation of 50% of the property as open space. The open space areas identified on the concept are areas that are constrained by sensitive features, such as stream corridors, woodlands, and floodplains. Another goal of the fringe area agreement is to preserve the fringe area's natural resources and its environmentally sensitive features, which this concept accomplishes. Summary Due to the location of the subject area and the nature of the request, the applicant was required to submit a concept plan. The stipulation of denoting at least 50% of the property as open space or agricultural on the concept plan is met according to the submitted concept plan; however, the concept may change at the time of subdivision. Planning staff circulated the proposed concept internally and received the following comments: 1. Any connections to Highway 1 will require approval from the Iowa Department of Transportation. 2. Future connections to the residential property to the west should be provided for. 3. There is a portion of the subject area, to the south, that falls within FEMA 100 and 500 -year floodplains. The submitted concept plan designates all the affected area as an open space outlot. If the property owner chooses to move forward with a subdivision, staff will review the plat at that time pursuant to the applicable subdivision regulations. Finally, although this land is now outside of Iowa City's Growth Boundary, as part of the update to the Fringe Area Agreement staff is recommending that this area be included in the City's Growth Boundary to provide a transition from the planned commercial office and research park uses within the City limits to the south, and larger lot residential uses in Johnson County. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of CZ19-04, an application submitted by Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A Mulford Inter Vivos Trust, requesting rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in unincorporated Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE in Fringe Area A of the North Corridor. January 31, 2020 Page 3 Attachments: 1. Aerial Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Fringe Area Map 4. Rezoning Exhibit 5. Concept Plan Approved by: Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coo Department of Neighborhood and Development Services AUMUCHIS PARCEL 94022 AS REGORPED IN 6001C 57 AT PAGE 177 OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE I / MEADOW MW S O D I D IM O N1 / AS RECORDED IN GOOK 38 AT PACE 15 OF THE RECORDS OF THE IJOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE / 1166.b / ` SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25-T80N-R6W Sladek Land #2 LL(, II \ 1/ EAST QUARTER CORNER / OF SECTION 25-T8ON-R6W I OF THE FIFTH P.M. N BEE0 O AS REGORPEP IN 60GK 4102 AT PACE 896 OF THE RECORDS OF THE N eV JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE Allen P & Patricia L / Morelock G,1�J00�0�'� PAR AS RECORDED INO ,06K N 54 AT PACE 60 OF THE / Q O RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE Allen P & Patricia L Janis M Philllips ARCEL= � 16'01'28" R=5685.04' L=1590.00' T=800.22' C=1584.82' CB=S22'36'23"W O Donald Iry Muriel Amy A Mulford Inter Vivos Trust 0 2.5 5 / GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 1"=5' Amy A Mulford Inter Vivos Trust BE 1\4 - BE 104 SEMOK 25 -700H -RC M / � r O° x �Q 4 Q / SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 25-T8ON-R6W OF THE FIFTH P.M. S88'36'25"W 1492.87' / Amy A Mulford Inter Vivos Trust REZONING EXHIBIT A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25-T8ON-R6W OF THE FIFTH P.M. JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA PLAT PREPARED BY: MMS CONSULTANTS INC. 1917 S. GILBERT STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 OWNER/APPLICANT: AMY A MULFORD INTER VIVOS TRUST 1821 ROCHESTER COURT IOWA CITY, IOWA 52245 LEGEND AND NOTES 0 – CONGRESSIONAL CORNER, FOUND – PROPERTY &/or BOUNDARY LINES – CONGRESSIONAL SECTION LINES – RIGHT–OF–WAY LINES – CENTER LINES – LOT LINES, INTERNAL – LOT LINES, PLATTED OR BY DEED — — — — — — — — — — – EASEMENT LINES, WIDTH & PURPOSE NOTED – EXISTING EASEMENT LINES, PURPOSE NOTED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN FEET AND HUNDREDTHS REZONING EXHIBIT NEWPORTTWP. �w.---- RUNU r W, 25 1 G, LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE DESCRIPTION - REZONING PARCEL "A" TO "R" A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25-T8ON-R6W OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Beginning at the Center of Section 25, Township 80 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence N88°34'25"E, along the North Line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 2167.05 feet, to its intersection with the West Line of the Parcel of Land conveyed by Warranty Deed, as Recorded in Book 4102 at Page 896 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S12°59'57W, along said West Line, 287.40 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof, and the Northwest Corner of Auditor's Parcel 2009033, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 54 at Page 60 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S11 °33'02"W, along the West Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2009033, a distance of 302.11 feet; Thence N88°39'57"E, along the South Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2009033, a distance of 290.24 feet, to the Southeast Corner thereof, and a Point on the Westerly Right -of -Way Line of Iowa Highway No. 1; Thence Southwesterly 1590.00 feet, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line on a 5685.04 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 1584.82 foot chore bears S22°36'23"W; Thence S30°37'08"W, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line, 161.46 feet; Thence S44°46'50"W, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line, 204.75 feet; Thence S33°51'24"W, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line, 434.39 feet, to its intersection with the South Line of said Southeast Quarter; Thence S88°36'25"W, along said South Line, 1163.87 feet, to the South Quarter Corner of said Section 25; Thence N01 °57'22"W, along the West Line of said Southeast Quarter, 2653.31 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Rezoning Parcel contains 115.22 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. PROJAC FkA M S CIVIL ENGINEERS LAND PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS 1917 S. GILBERT ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date I RevlE Ion REZONING EXHIBIT A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25-T80N-R6W OF THE FIFTH P.M. JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 12-11-2019,1 Designed by: Field Book No: JDM 1273 Drawn by: Scale: RLW 1 "=200' Checked by: Sheet No: JEL Project No: IOWA CITY 10817-001 of: 1. SOILS MAP In:d WIA u � Y er,. -Cl �a N0. SOIL TYPE SLOPES 163B FAYETTE SILT LOAM 2-5% 163C2 FAYETTE SILT LOAM 5-9% 163D3 FAYETTE SILT CLAY LOAM 9-14% 163E2 FAYETTE SILT LOAM 14-18% 163F FAYETTE SILT LOAM 18-25% 1631F2 FAYETTE SILT LOAM 18-25% 165 STRONGHURST SILT LOAM 0-2% 320 ARENZVILLE SILT LOAM 0-2% 7298 NODAWAY–ARENZVILLE SILT LOAM 1-4% 793 BERTRAND SILT LOAM 1-4% 1220 NODAWAY SILT LOAM 0-2% DESCRIPTION - REZONING PARCEL "A" TO "R" A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25-T8ON-R6W OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Beginning at the Center of Section 25, Township 80 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence N88°34'25"E, along the North Line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 2167.05 feet, to its intersection with the West Line of the Parcel of Land conveyed by Warranty Deed, as Recorded in Book 4102 at Page 896 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S12°59'57W, along said West Line, 287.40 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof, and the Northwest Corner of Auditor's Parcel 2009033, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 54 at Page 60 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S11 °33'02"W, along the West Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2009033, a distance of 302.11 feet; Thence N88°39'57"E, along the South Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2009033, a distance of 290.24 feet, to the Southeast Corner thereof, and a Point on the Westerly Right -of -Way Line of Iowa Highway No. 1; Thence Southwesterly 1590.00 feet, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line on a 5685.04 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 1584.82 foot chore bears S22°36'23"W; Thence S30°37'08"W, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line, 161.46 feet; Thence S44°46'50"W, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line, 204.75 feet; Thence S33°51'24"W, along said Westerly Right -of -Way Line, 434.39 feet, to its intersection with the South Line of said Southeast Quarter; Thence S88°36'25"W, along said South Line, 1163.87 feet, to the South Quarter Corner of said Section 25; Thence N01 °57'22"W, along the West Line of said Southeast Quarter, 2653.31 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Rezoning Parcel contains 115.22 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. PROJAC FkA M S CIVIL ENGINEERS LAND PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS 1917 S. GILBERT ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date I RevlE Ion REZONING EXHIBIT A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25-T80N-R6W OF THE FIFTH P.M. JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 12-11-2019,1 Designed by: Field Book No: JDM 1273 Drawn by: Scale: RLW 1 "=200' Checked by: Sheet No: JEL Project No: IOWA CITY 10817-001 of: 1. 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GILBERT ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date Rev(s(on OPEN SPACE EXHIBIT MULFORD SITE JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 01-22-20 Designed by: Field Book No: SAS Drawn by: Scale: JDM 1 "=100' Checked by: Sheet No: JDM Project No: IOWA CITY 10817-001 aF: 1 MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JAN UARY 16, 2020 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Max Parsons, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: Phoebe Martin STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sarah Hekteon OTHERS PRESENT: Sandy Steil, Deborah Mulford RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of CZ19-04 an application submitted by Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust requesting rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in unincorporated Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE in Fringe Area A of the North Corridor. CALL TO ORDER: Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. CASE NO. CZ19-04: Applicant: Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust Location: Fringe Area; West side of Highway 1 NE, across from 3188 Highway 1 NE An application submitted by Deborah Mulford for a rezoning of approximately 115 acres of County Agriculture (A) to County Residential (R) in unincorporated Johnson County. Heitner began the staff report with an aerial view of the subject property noting it is located on the west side of Highway 1 NE, just a little bit north of the T intersection between Highway 1 NE and Rapid Creek Road NE. He next showed the County zoning stating the subject parcel is currently County agricultural zoning. To the north of the subject parcel is some County residential zoning, across Highway 1 there's some R-3 County residential zoning which allows for larger three acre lots. The subject parcel is located in the North Corridor area outside of the growth area. Heitner shared some background information on the application, as mentioned the subject property falls within Fringe Area A, North Corridor outside of the City's current growth boundary. The proposed rezoning is to County Residential (R). Heitner noted one kind of unique aspect of the Fringe Area Agreement, as it pertains to this case is that rezonings in this portion of the Planning and Zoning Commission February 6, 2020 Page 2 of 6 Fringe Area do require submittal of a concept plan. Heitner showed the proposed concept plan that the applicants submitted for this rezoning. There's a pretty good amount of open space designated flowing through the middle of this concept with a curved linear subdivision street pattern with 51 single family residential lots. In terms of how the application complies with the County's Comprehensive Plan, the County's future land use map shows this area for residential future land use. The County residential zoning designation envisions primarily single-family detached houses with a preferred density of one unit per acre or denser. As a refresher on the City/County Fringe Area Agreement, the Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas outside of the City's jurisdiction that are not planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan and provides guidance regarding land development within two miles of the Iowa City corporate limits. Staff does rely on the Fringe Area Agreement policies in reviewing rezonings in the Fringe Area. In terms of how the subject application complies with the Fringe Area Agreement, the proposed rezoning is located in Fringe Area A, North Corridor, outside of the City's growth boundary. As discussed earlier residential uses are preferred in this area and single-family residential zoning will only be considered in this area for concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of the property designated for outlot open space or agricultural. Staff finds that the submitted concept plan shows a designation of 50% of the property is open space. The identified open space is primarily consisting of sensitive features. but a goal of the Fringe Area Agreement is to preserve natural resources and environmentally sensitive features and staff feels this is accomplished in this concept. Staff had a few comments while reviewing the concept plan. One was that any connections to Highway 1 would require DOT approval, two, staff would like to see future connections to the west provided for at the time of planning just in case there is any development to the west to provide some level of connectivity and three, because a portion of the subject area does fall within the 100 and 500 hundred year flood plains it is noted the concept as it shown right now designates all of this area as open space but this is just a concept and it can change at time of subdivision and a future subdivision will be reviewed at the time of application pursuant to applicable subdivision regulations in the Fringe Area Agreement and with Johnson County. Heitner noted as a part of the City's process to update the Fringe Area Agreement staff will be recommending that this area is included in the City's growth boundary. They think it's important to plan for a transition from planned commercial and office research park uses the south to what are some larger lot residential uses to the north. Staff would like to include this area to try to fill that gap. For the subject application tonight, the role of the Commission is to provide a recommendation to City Council on the rezoning based on the Fringe Area Agreement. Ultimately, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors will make the decision on the application. In terms of next steps, after tonight's recommendations, City Council will review and provide recommendation to the Johnson County Planning Commission. Staff recommends approval of CZ19-04 an application submitted by Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust requesting rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in unincorporated Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE in Fringe Area One of the North Corridor. Planning and Zoning Commission February 6, 2020 Page 3 of 6 Parsons noticed there were two potentially entrances to Highway 1 in the concept plan and asked what the distances between those were. Heitner confirmed there were two entrances, but the applicant would have to answer the distance question. Dyer noted the recommendation for connection to the west doesn't seem to be incorporated in the plan. Heitner confirmed it is not incorporated into this concept, that would be staffs recommendation to add. Hensch opened the public hearing Sandy Steil (MMS Consultants) represents Deb Mulford who is the daughter of Amy Mulford ho will be is 94 this week, so they are just trying to get the things lined up before things happen. Steil confirmed from the concept there's a big area in the middle left for open space, it is a wet spot that's going to stay as an open space and there's nothing to change that. Outlot A to the south of the road coming in is mostly flood plain, not flood way, but that is also open space and that again will not change. The distance between the two entrances off Highway 1 is over 500 feet, which is what's required on a state highway that's 55 miles per hour or more. What will most likely happen is the DOT will require some kind of study to see if turning lanes are warranted. There is a connection up to Mike Furman's ground to the north in case he would ever want to develop that he could tie into this development as well. Also if Moss Ridge ever gets developed, hopefully this will be an accommodating residential subdivision for the area. In regard to the connection to the west, that would most likely be somewhere along lots 51 and 50 but they'd have to look at that more down the road and see what this growth area change may do for the concept. Hensch asked if Steil was averse to having connection to the west if that is stipulated, noting it looks pretty steep deep down by a lot 51. Steil noted it is probably going to be north of lot 50, that's where she'd put it. Deborah Mulford noted she is the sibling that lives here, she is not a farmer, her dad passed away eight years ago, and her mom is very well on in years. So as a family they would like to have this at least set up for an option to develop something in the future. They would like something that's more unique and attractive, there's some very nice homes in the area already and none of them look alike and they like that. Mulford believes the land to the west is the Burr Oak Land Trust. Steil noted she used to be on the board of directors for Burr Oak Land Trust which has a conservation easement along the northwest side of the property. Hensch closed the public hearing. Parsons moved to recommend approval of CZ19-04 an application submitted by Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust requesting rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 115 acres of land located in unincorporated Johnson County, north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE in Fringe Area A of the North Corridor. Motion was seconded by Townsend. Planning and Zoning Commission February 6, 2020 Page 4 of 6 Hensch noted there's been a lot of discussion from a lot of realtors wanting some larger lot residential areas for development in that corridor area of Johnson County and this certainly fulfills that need. Signs agreed and noted it is in an area where there is already some residential development to the north and east. Parsons noted the Commission just saw a rezoning for the entrance for Moss Ridge Road, so activity is definitely gaining interest in that area. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: January 16,2020: Townsend moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 16, 2020. Signs seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Heitner noted he had several updates to give. First, the American Legion Road annexation and rezoning that came to this Commission in November was finally approved by Council. That was an annexation with a rezoning to ID -RS (Interim Development Single Family). Second, 218 Commercial Park, which was on last meeting's agenda, Council recommended denial of the rezoning and approval of the subdivision at its meeting this week. So that will go on to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. The issue of the height bonus at 12 East Court was heard at City Council this week and that item has been deferred to the next meeting on February 18. Heitner noted he and Anne Russett did present at this week's Council work session some initial recommendations that they have for potential areas of expansion for the growth boundary with the upcoming revisions to the Fringe Area Agreements. Council was mostly open to those recommendations. Per the suggestion of Johnson County staff Council did agree to formulate a working group with the County Board of Supervisors to collaborate on revisions to that Fringe Area Agreement. That working group will include Councilor Mims and Councilor Thomas. Finally, if anyone from the Commission is interested in attending the national APA conference in April the City does have an opening. The conference will be April 25 -28 in Houston. Heitner will be in attendance, if interested feel free to reach out to him. Dyer asked if Heitner knew the status of the Forest View Project. Heitner stated he has not been too closely involved in that but can look into and report at the next meeting. Planning and Zoning Commission February 6, 2020 Page 5 of 6 Signs asked if Heitner knew what phase of the process they were on with the South District Form Based Code project. Heitner stated that Opticos, the consultant, will be here for another visit in two weeks and essentially during that visit, they're going to have basically two days full of meetings with local property owners', stakeholders, and the local board of education. Right now it is just the City explaining the process, what they are envisioning for the area, how they're working with the consultant through some of the regulating plan details and polishing up the draft of the regulating plan they have. There should be a draft for public viewing of the regulating plan within the next month or two. Signs also noted it's been his understanding that the City has been planning a roundabout at Scott Boulevard and Muscatine/American Legion Road. He wonders if there has been any reconsideration given since Amazon decided to put their warehouse on the southeast side. Seeing that's going to be probably a major truck route, he would envision that a roundabout on a major truck route would not be a positive thing. Heitner said he cannot say if any reconsideration has been given, he knows that the planning process for that roundabout is fairly far in at this point and he would imagine that that is likely to happen. ADJOURNMENT: Baker moved to adjourn. Dyer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2018-2019 KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a Member 1/17 (W.S.) 2/4 2/21 3/7 3/21 4/4 4/18 5/16 6/6 6/20 7/18 8/15 9/5 10/3 10/17 11/7 BAKER, LARRY X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X DYER, CAROLYN O/E X X X X X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X FREERKS, ANN -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- HENSCH, MIKE X X X X O/E X X X X O/E X X X X X X MARTIN, PHOEBE X O/E X X X O/E X X X X O/E O/E X X X X PARSONS, MAX X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X X SIGNS, MARK X X X X X O/E X X X X O/E X X X X X TH EO BALD, J O D I E -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- TOWNSEND, BILLIE X X X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a Member 12/5 1/16 2/6 BAKER, LARRY X X X DYER, CAROLYN X X X HENSCH, MIKE X X X MARTIN, PHOEBE O/E X O/E PARSONS, MAX X X X SIGNS, MARK X X X TOWNSEND, BILLIE O/E X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a Member February 18, 2020 Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 l.b CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 3S6-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.lcgov.org RE: Rezoning of Mulford Property, North of Iowa City Along the West Side of Highway 1 NE Dear Members of the Commission: The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request submitted by Deborah Mulford on behalf of the Amy A. Mulford Inter Vivos Trust, to rezone 115 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson County north of Iowa City along the west side of Highway 1 NE 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 A North Corridor - Outside of Iowa City's Growth Area. For property located in this area, the Fringe Area Agreement states that residential uses area preferred. Specifically, the agreement states: "Residential uses are the preferred use in this area. Any rezonings in this area will be considered on the basis of conformity with the Johnson County Land Use Plan and other related policies. On a case-by-case basis, proposals to rezone land in this area to RS -3 (one dwelling unit per three acres of lot area) may be considered. RS zoning will be considered if the application to rezone includes a concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of the property designated as an outlot for open space or agriculture." The proposed rezoning conforms with the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The concept plan submitted by the applicant shows 50% of the property as open space. Staff did have a few comments on the submitted concept. Comments were made with respect to subdivision access to Highway 1 NE, the potential need for street connectivity to the west, and encroachment of floodplains on the property's southern boundary. If the property owner chooses to move forward with a subdivision, staff will review the plat at that time pursuant to the applicable subdivision regulations. At its February 6th meeting, the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning application. The City Council concurs with the Commission and recommends that this rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) be approved. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, �ruce Teague " Mayor, City of Iowa City