HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-18 Public hearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 18th of February 2020, in Emma
J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the
next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning,
related to animal related commercial
uses. (ZCA19-06)
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above-mentioned time and place.
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
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Planning &Zoning
Items
Item 11.a.: Zoning Code text amendment
related to animal related commercial uses.
REZ19-14 Code Change
Ordinance to amend Title 14, Zoning, related to animal -related
commercial uses.
Background
Information
2513 N. Dodge Street is
_ currently zoned Highway
Commercial (CH -1).
This location does not
allow animal related
commercial
establishments.
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Current Regulations
Animal Related Commercial Uses (Section 14 -4A -4B)
Commercial services related to the temporary care, medical treatment, or
cremation of domestic animals
General subgroup use examples: veterinary clinics, animal grooming
establishments, pet crematoriums
Intensive subgroup use examples: Kennels, stables
Proposed Regulations
Animal Related Commercial Uses (Section 14 -4A -4B)
Commercial services related to the temporary care, medical treatment, or
cremation of domestic animals
General subgroup use examples: veterinary clinics, animal grooming
establishments, pet crematoriums, animal daycare, indoor animal recreation
Intensive subgroup use examples: Kennels, stables
Private Outdoor Animal Recreation*
Current Regulations
• General animal related commercial uses are allowed as a provisional
use in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) but not in Highway
Commercial (CH -1).
CO -1
CN -1
CH -1
CIA
CC -2
CB -2
CB -5
CB -10
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Use Categories
Subgroups
Animal Related
General
Commercial
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PR
PR
PR
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• General animal related commercial uses are allowed as a provisional
use in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) but not in Highway
Commercial (CH -1).
Proposed Regulations . General Uses
• General animal related commercial uses are allowed as a provisional
use in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) but not in Highway
Commercial (CH -1).
CO -1
CN -1
CH -1
CIA
CC -2
CB -2
CB -5
CB -10
MU
Use Categories
Subgroups
Animal Related
General
Commercial
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PR
PR
PR
PR
PF
PR
• General animal related commercial uses are allowed as a provisional
use in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) but not in Highway
Commercial (CH -1).
Proposed Regulations- outdoor AnimalRec
Use Categories
Subgroups
CO -1
CN -1
CH -1
CI -1
CC -2
CB -2
CB -5
CB -10
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Animal Related
General
Commercial
Outdoor Animal
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Recreation
• General animal related commercial uses are allowed as a provisional
use in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) but not in Highway
Commercial (CH -1).
Allow private outdoor animal recreation as an accessory use via
special exception in CH -1 zones
• Would require all outdoor animal recreation uses to obtain
approval from the Iowa City Board of Adjustment
• Staff proposed additional criteria for approval:
1. Outdoor animal recreation areas must be located at least
400' from any residential zone.
2. No outdoor animal recreation uses are allowed overnight.
3. All outdoor animal recreation areas must be fully enclosed
by a fence that is of sufficient height to prevent animals from
escaping.
4. Animals shall not be permitted in an outdoor animal
recreation area unless a handler is present.
5. Where outdoor animal recreation facilities are accessed
by the public, a double -entry gate is required.
6. All outdoor animal recreation areas must be kept in a
clean, dry, and sanitary condition.
7. Outdoor animal recreation areas shall be located in an
interior side or rear yard and screened from any right-of-way
or adjacent residential zone by at least the S2 screening
standard.
Review Criteria
Rezoning criteria:
— 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, including any
district plans and the historic preservation plan; and
— 0 Comprehensive Plan calls for office or general commercial on
CH -1 parcels.
o 2513 N. Dodge St. is not specifically addressed in the NE District
Plan.
Compatibility with the existing neighborhood
2. Compatibility with the existing neighborhood character.
CH -1 parcels are predominantly surrounded by office and
research park uses with larger scale buildings and deeper
setbacks.
A hybrid animal recreation use and office use might be a nice
complement to planned and existing office uses in the
immediate area.
Peer Cities — Zoning Ordinances
city
Commercial
Uses Allowed
Applicable Zones
Additional Criteria
Use
Designation
Des Moines
Animal
. Boarding
. Industrial
Outdoor exercise
Services
. Grooming
• Intense
areas must be at
Stable
commercial
least 200' from
Veterinary
. Mixed-use
residential zones.
Downtown.
Cedar Rapids
Outdoor animal
Areasfor.
. Urban
. Must be 100,
runs (accessory
. Animal
. Traditional
from
to Animal & Pet
training
. Suburban
residential
SalesGervice
. Exercise
. Public
zones
Use)
. Recreation
. Screened
Other
from public
activities.
ROW
Overnight
boarding not
permitted
outdoors.
Davenport
Animal Care
. Veterinary
. Commercial
. 6' high min.
Facility (Small)
. Boarding Day
. Mixed -Use
fence height.
& Ovemrg )
. Agricultural
• Overnight
Grooming
boarding not
Training
permitted
outdoors.
Animal
exercise
areas must
be sanitary-
Zoning Code Text Change-P&Z
recommendation to City Council (January
2020)
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of text
amendments to Title 14 to allow for animal -related commercial uses in
Highway Commercial CH -1 zones.
Item 11.b.: Fringe Area Rezoning- North of Iowa
City Along the West Side of Highway 1 NE
CZ19-04 County Rezoning
A letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in
support of a 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.
Fringe Area Agreement:
Is a component of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Applies to area outside of the City's jurisdiction
that are not yet planned for in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Provides guidance regarding land development
within 2 miles of the Iowa City corporate limits.
Staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement
policies in reviewing rezonings in the fringe
area
Review Criteria
Rezoning criteria:
— Compliance with the comprehensive plan
Compatibility with the existing neighborhood
The Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area
Policy Agreement requires the submittal of a
concept plan.
Compliance with County's
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map
identifies this area as
Residential.
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
Proposed rezoning is located in Fringe Area A — North Corridor, outside
the City's Growth Area:
Residential uses are preferred.
Single-family Residential zoning will only be considered if a concept plan
showing a minimum of 50% of the property designated as an outlot for
open space or agriculture.
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Johnson County Rezoning from County (A) to
County (R) -City Council recommendation to
Johnson County Planning and Zoning
Commission
Preliminary Plat-P&Z recommendation, City
Council approval
Final Plat -City Council approval
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of rezoning
case CZ19-04 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" North Corridor.
Item 11.c.: 12 E. Court Street— Level II Design
Review Bonus Height Request
DRC19-04
A resolution approving height bonuses for 12 E. Court Street in the
Riverfront Crossing — South Downtown Zone. (Deferred from 2/4/2020)
Additional information requested from the applicant at the February 4, 2020
Meeting:
A skywalk viewshed analysis (information and visuals) of the visibility of the
Capitol along the south along Capitol Street corridor based on a pedestrian's
eyelevel perspective. At what distance away does the skywalk block/obscure
the view of the Old Capitol building? Context should be provided on what future
land uses identified in the master plan may surround that portion of Capitol
Street.
Images and descriptions of precedent projects of 10 or more stories and 400 or
more units that are student -oriented (or residence halls) and have balconies.
A count of the number and type of units in each building that would have
balconies.
Comparative roadway cross section drawings showing the proposed angle
parking and staff preferred parallel parking design with dimensions of roadway
and sidewalks and total parking count estimates if possible. Contact Public
Works Engineering if you need city standards for typical roadway design.
(Assuming two 10.5' travel lanes in both scenarios)
Overview
BACKGROUND &
BONUS REQUEST
PROCESS
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
REVIEW CRITERIA
NEXT STEPS
RECOMMENDATIONS
OF STAFF &
PLANNING &
ZONING
COMMISSION
Downtown & Riverfront Crossings Master
Plan (January 2013)
Adoption of Form Based Code (June 2014)
Conditionally Rezoned from RM -44 to RFC -SD
(September 2018)
Level I Design Review -Staff (January 2020)
Level II Design Review -Staff recommendation
to P&Z and City Council for Bonus Height
request and to fulfill CZA Conditions
Final Plat -Dedication of Right -of -Way and
Construction Drawings for public
infrastructure
Building Permit -Staff
Bonus Height Request
Applicant has requested 7 stories of bonus height for 2, 15 -story, mixed use
buildings
Total max bonus height in the zone is 15 stories, subject to discretionary
review
Zoning District
Base Max Height
8 stories
Total Max Bonus Height 15 stories
Bonus Height Request
Bonus Height
Floors 9-13 &
Floor 14 & part
Floors 9-14
Floor 15
*Requires City Council Level 11 Design Review regardless of number of stories
Overview
Level II height bonus request
Per CZA, requires review by the staff Form -Based Code Committee;
Planning and Zoning Commission to make recommendation to City
Council
Form -Based Code Committee determined that the project meets the
standards of the zoning code
Height bonus request is a discretionary process; specific criteria to help
guide decision making
Staff concerns:
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Fully -screened balconies
Design of Capital Street ROW
Development Process
GENERAL
• Annexation
• Rezoning of
Land
Plat(s)
Height Bonus
Request
Design Review
Site Plan
Building Permit
Construction
LEVEL I DESIGN
REVIEW -STAFF
Staff FBC Committee
review of application
Riverfront Crossings
Master Plan and FBC
Standards
May grant up to +2
stories in height above
base maximum height
LEVEL II DESIGN
REVIEW -CITY
COUNCIL
Requests for 3 or more
stories of bonus
height, or any open
space transfers,
historic preservation
height transfers, or
pubic right-of-way
height transfers must
be reviewed by City
Council
12 E. Court Development Process
LEVEL II DESIGN
GENERAL
• Annexation
• Rezoning of
Land
• Plat(s)
• Height Bonus)
Request
• Design Review
• Site Plan
• Building Permit
• Construction
LEVEL I DESIGN
REVIEW -STAFF & PZ
Staff FBC Committee
review of application
Riverfront Crossings
Master Plan and FBC
Standards
May grant up to +2
stories in height above
base maximum height
& PZ will
review/recommend if
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REVIEW- PZ & CITY
COUNCIL
Requests for 3 or more
stories of bonus
height, or any open
space transfers,
historic preservation
height transfers, or
pubic right-of-way
height transfers must
be reviewed by City
Council
Conditional Zoning Agreement
• Dedicate the Capital Street right-of-way and build public street improvements
according to the deadlines of an approved phasing plan;
• Obtain approval of the exterior design elevations from the Planning and Zoning
Commission. If Level II design review is required for bonus height, the Planning
and Zoning Commission will review the proposed development plan and make a
recommendation to the City Council;
• Install streetscape improvements to enhance the pedestrian environment;
• Satisfy the affordable housing requirements;
• Substantially conform with the building footprints shown for this area in the
Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan;
• Provide a landscaped interior courtyard on the eastside of the project site;
• Use a qualified architect with experience in both high-quality urban design and
large-scale student housing; and
If requesting bonus height, that the project "demonstrate excellence in building
and site design, use high quality building materials, and be designed in a manner
that contributes to the quality and character of the neighborhood".
Project
Description
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West Building
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Recreational amenities include a half
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outdoor pool deck
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East Building
Academic spaces to include study rooms
and computer labs with wi-fi
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Proposed Materials
Applicant has proposed to used metal
panels, terracotta, spandrel and regular
glass, metal screens, and concrete
Proposed Skywalk
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the fourth floor
Proposed Capital Street Right -of -Way
12.5' walkways
12.5' travel lanes
Angled parking
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Review
Criteria
GENERAL
DESIGN REVIEW
PRE -REQUISITE
SPECIFIC
BONUS HEIGHT
CRITERIA
CONDITIONAL
ZONING
AGREEMENT
Building Height Bonus
Provisions
➢AII requests must meet the approval
criteria in the FBC
➢Demonstrate excellence in building and site
design
➢Use high quality building materials,
Designed in a manner that contributes to
the quality and character of the
neighborhood.
Specific Approval Criteria
Public Right -of -Way Transfer
Criterion
The land proposed for dedication
(sending site) is needed in order to
construct or improve rights-of-way
necessary to realize the vision of the
Riverfront Crossings master plan
Findings
• Applicant has agreed to dedicate
public ROW to extend Capital
Street
• Extension of Capital Street ROW
is envisioned in the RFC Master
Plan
• Applicant has requested to
transfer 304,000 sq. ft. of ROW
development potential
Specific Approval Criteria
Public Right -of -Way Transfer
STAFF CONCERNS
Capital Street ROW design does not align with City
expectations
Angled parking
Width of travel lanes too large
Proposed Skywalk
Could block the views of the Old Capital to the south
Could potentially divert street -level pedestrian activity
Specific Approval Criteria
Historic Preservation Transfer
Criterion
The site from which the height
transfer is requested (sending site) is
designated as an Iowa City landmark
Findings
• Tate Arms is designated as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark
• Applicant previously transferred
a portion of the development
potential of the Tate Arms to an
adjacent property and agreed to
a rehabilitation plan
• Current request is to transfer the
remaining potential, 27,400 sq ft,
to 12 E. Court Street
Specific Approval Criteria
Student Housing
Criteria
Location:
Is within the University, South
Downtown, or West Riverfront
subdistrict
Is within 1,000' walking distance from
the University of Iowa campus
Findings
• Located within the South
Downtown Subdistrict
• Is located across the street from
the University of Iowa campus
Specific Approval Criteria
Student Housing
Management, Design & Amenities:
An enforcement plan for on-site management and security.
For project with 200 or more bedroomsprofessional 24 hour on site management and
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the entrance lobby.
Interior and exterior usable shared open sace must be provided with amenities that
create a high qualityFiN in environment f6r students. The management p an must include
a equate provisions for management, maintenance, and security.
A secure bicycle parking area shall be provided and maintained within the building or
paring garage.
The owner shall maintain a valid rental permit and comply with all applicable City Codes.
The City reserves the right to inspect the property to verify compliance with these
provisions.
Specific Approval Criteria
Student Housing
Findings
Meets location criteria
Demonstrates compliance with number of on-site bicycle parking
Staff recommends transparent fencing around bike parking within parking
garages for safety reasons
Specific Approval Criteria
Student Housing
Findings
More detail is needed in regards to the security plan. Staff recommends
final administrative review and approval of management plan
Confirmation of camera coverage
• Protocols for Police Department accessing videos
• Protocols for timely repairs
• Staffing requirements
Plan lacks detail on how the student amenity spaces creates a high-quality
living environment, staff recommends more justification
Applicant has proposed fully screened balconies, which staff does not
support
Rezoning Conditions
Development of the subject property must substantially conform to the
building footprints shown in the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
Master Plan (page 61). Any significant deviation in the building footprint,
as reasonably determined by the City, must be approved by the City
Council in a Level ll design review process.
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4 % ► the original street grid in this location, and make two development
4. * ••ALMblocks with prime street frontage. Due to its close proximityto
�• • • • • campus and the student recreation center, this site would he ideal
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- campus, privately developed (owned and operated) efficiency or
suite style apartments would be appropriate on this site. Situated
internally, this site could accommodate up to S buildings (urban
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parking demand is accommodated underground or offsite.
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Development of the subject property must include a landscaped
interior courtyard between the two easternmost buildings. Access to
the University of Iowa's Voxman Music Building from the interior
courtyard may be restricted or limited for safety reasons if deemed
appropriate by the City Council in a Level II design review process.
Plans show an interior courtyard extending from Capital Street to the alley
between the east building and the Voxman Music Building
Rezoning Conditions
In accordance with the Riverfront Crossing Form -Based Code, any request
for bonus height shall "demonstrate excellence in building and site design,
use high quality building materials, and be designed in a manner that
contributes to the quality and character of the neighborhood"
Materials include metal panels, terracotta, spandrel and regular glass, metal screens, and
concrete
Extensive window and door openings
All entrances to non-residential uses along Burlington, Court, and Capital Streets are at -
grade; helping to create a more walkable environment
Stepbacks meet the 10' at the 51h story; deeper stepbacks toward Court Street
Located between the Voxman Music Building and an 8 -story residential project; Johnson
County Courthouse to the south
Conditionally Rezoned from RM -44 to RFC -SD
(September 2018)
Level I Design Review -Staff (January 2020)
Level II Design Review -Staff recommendation
to P&Z and City Council for Bonus Height
request and to fulfill CZA Conditions
Final Plat -Dedication of Right -of -Way and
Construction Drawings for public
infrastructure
Building Permit -Staff
Staff Recommendation
1. Removal of the skywalk.
2. Re -design of the Capital Street right-of-way, for review and approval by staff, to
ensure consistency with the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and other recent City
street reconstructions, like Washington Street in downtown.
3. Removal of the balconies.
4. An additional administrative review of the management plan that includes details
regarding staffing, cameras, accessing video, etc. prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
5. Additional detail and justification on the academic amenity space.
6. Secure fencing around bicycle parking must be non-opaque (e.g. chain-link).
7. If the building plans deviate substantively from the approved design review plans,
these changes must be reviewed and approved by the City Council. An example of a
substantive change is a change to exterior building materials.
8. Landscape and hardscape within the Capitol and Court Street rights-of-way must
be maintained by the owner in a manner consistent with approved landscape plans.
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
2. Re -design of the Capital Street right-of-way, for review and approval by staff, to
ensure consistency with the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and other recent City
street reconstructions, like Washington Street in downtown.
4. An additional administrative review of the management plan that includes details
regarding staffing, cameras, accessing video, etc. prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
5. Additional detail and justification on the academic amenity space.
6. Secure fencing around bicycle parking must be non-opaque (e.g. chain-link).
7. If the building plans deviate substantively from the approved design review plans,
these changes must be reviewed and approved by the City Council. An example of a
substantive change is a change to exterior building materials.
8. Landscape and hardscape within the Capitol and Court Street rights-of-way must
be maintained by the owner in a manner consistent with approved landscape plans.
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Master Man Objectives:
Extenslon of Downtown to the south
Bridge the Burlington Street divide
) Provide a mix of residential, office, retail, and civic, uses
) Leverage the Clinton Street mobility spine
Create new civic spaces a s focal points — Clinton Plaza and
Ralston Creek Meadow
Development Character:
r Similar Intensity to downtown
s Improved Clinton and Court Street 5treetscapes
> Build on the on-going efforts to improve quality residential
design
Development Program:
Multiple housing option typologies
Student housing in areas with good access to campus
office
Convenience retail limited to key corners and Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) area
Potential entertainment uses
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SOUTH DOWNTOWN DISTRICT TOTALS 1,542,798
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Footage
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Residential
12,360
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37,080
50-2
Residential
12,390
4
37,170
SD -3
Residential
15,940
7
46,240
SID 4
Residential
15,920
4
63,680
SD -5
Government
34,600
2
34,600
SD -6
Residential
13,720
4
54,880 ;
SD -7
Residential
12,520
7
39,440
SU -8
University
41,620
4
166,480
SD -9
Mixed Use
8,155
6
48,930
SD -10
Mixed Use
6,570
6
39,420
SD -11
Mixed Use
6,050
4
20,290
SD -12
Mixed Use
15,890
15
229,135
SD -13
Mixed Use
5,450
4
21,800
SD -14
Mixed Use
4,225
8
33,800
SD -15
Mixed Use
18,440
8
133,975
SD -16
Mixed Use
20,450
8
132,500
SD -17
Mixed Use
6,575
4
26,300
SD -18
Parking Garage
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3
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SD -19
Residential
10,790
4
43,160
SD -20
Residential
5,405
4
21,620
SD -21
Residential
7,540
4
30,160
SD -22
Parking Garage
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2
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SD -23
Mixed Use
11,400
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125,400
SD -24
Parking Garage
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6
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SD -25
Residential
6,570
4
26,280
SD -26
Residential
16,040
5
58,500
SD -27
Mixed Use
9,135
5
38,065
SD -28
Mixed Use
9,995
4
33,885
SOUTH DOWNTOWN DISTRICT TOTALS 1,542,798
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Subdistrict Standards
South Downtown Subdistrict
Most urban subdistrict with
�. opportunities for hotels, apartments,
condominiums and commercial
businesses close to downtown and
campus
■ ■ Opportunities for high quality student
= housing {apts, private dormitories,
sororities/fraternities, particularly in
■ r the western portion of the subdistrict
directly adjacent to campus
w Min. setback: 2 ft
■• Max. setback: 8 ft.
Building Height:
2 Ntol'ieS allll.
$ stories 111ax_
TDR and bonus height uta to 15 stories
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• Facade Continuity: 75% of frontage
ti Parking located behind active building
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Building Heights -Base v. Bonus
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Strect
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT MANUAL
AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE ROBERT A LEE
RECREATION CENTER PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on the
Project Manual, including the plans, specifications, contract,
and estimated cost for the construction of the Robert A Lee
Recreation Center Phase 2 Improvements in said city at
7:00 p.m. on the 181" day of February, 2020, said meeting to
be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410
East Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is
cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter
as posted by the City Clerk.
The project includes renovations to existing pool deck
restrooms, renovations to the existing racquetball court and
game room, and renovations to the existing building fire
alarm system. All improvements will be compliant with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. The
project is located in the Robert A Lee Recreation Center,
220 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Said Project Manual and estimated cost are now on file
in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City,
Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of
the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and
comments concerning said Project Manual or the cost of
making said improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law.
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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At we public hearing any refunnent or taxpayer may present objections to. or arguments in favor of me proposed tax levy. City Clerk
After adoption of Me proposed tax levy, Me Council Will publish notice and hold a hearing on Me proposed city budget.
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icgov.pg (318)356-5041
Iowa Department W Management Ctmnt Year Cer00ed Budget Year EffectiveBW gat Year Propos ed
Property Tax Prop" Tax Mmlmum Property Tax Mnual
Regular General 2
Contract for Use of Bridge 3
Opr S Maint Publicly Corned Transit 4
Rent, Ins. Mount Of Horn-0vmed Cry, Co. 5
Opr S Maint of City-0vnei Civic Center 6
Planning a Sanitary Disposal Project 7
Liability, Property 8 Satt-Insumnce Coals S
Support of Local Ether. Night. Commission 9
Emergency 10
Police 6 Fire Retirement 11
FICA31PERS12
Other Employee Benefits 13
'Total 384.1 M Maximum Tax Levy 14
$30,832,760
$30,B32,760
$33.798,675
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$3,616,188
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$3,731,297
$3.731,287
$4.090,224
$3,721,172
33.721,172
54,079,124
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$4 886 433
35 784 706
$47,803,414 $47,903,414 $53,930,125
in temporary employee wages, maintaining Mordable Housing initiatives, and expanding Climate Change and soda) justice program .
lly, health Insurance costs increased by 16% in fiscal year 2020 and are expected to increase another 10% in liscal year 2021, and
f wages give, by approxian fely 4%.
"Budget year effective property tax rate is the rale that would be assessed for these levies if me dollars requested is not changed in Me coming
budgetyear
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FY2021 MAXIMUM
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Dennis Bockenstedt,
Finance Director
MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX LEVY APPROVAL
• New requirement passed by State Legislature in 2019
• Levies impacted:
• General Levy
• Transit Levy
• Tort Levy
• Emergency Levy
• Employee Benefits Levies
• Levies not impacted: Debt Service Levy, Library Levy, and SSMID Levy
Dennis Bockenstedt,
Finance Director
MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX LEVY APPROVAL
• Maximum Property Tax Levy proposed - $53,930,125
• Increase of 12.58% over FY2020
• Primary reasons:
• Property reassessments
• New construction
• Added Emergency Levy
• Increased Employee Benefits Levy
• Does not reflect decrease in Debt Service Levy
• Increase of greater than 2% requires 2/3 majority of City Council to approve
FY2021 BUDGET OVERALL
• Property tax rate is decreasing by $.06 from $15.833 to $15.773
• Total property tax revenues budgeted to increase by 9.2% (including
SSMID)
• A separate public hearing is still required to adopt budget
• Approval of the maximum property tax levy is the required next step
Dennis Bockenstedt,
Finance Director
QUESTIONS?
Dennis Bockenstedt,
Finance Director
STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED
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(3 19) 356-5000
(3 19) 356-5009 FAX
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