HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-02 Public HearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be L
held at which the Iowa City City Council will
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An amendment to Title 14 Zoning of the -1-
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expansions to existing buildings due to
building and/or site constraints in the
Mixed Use (MU), Commercial Office
(CO -1), Neighborhood Commercial (CN -
1), Community Commercial (CC -2),
Central Business Service (CB -2), and
Central Business Support (CB -5) zoning
districts. (REZ20-0006)
An amendment to Title 14 Zoning of the
Iowa City Code to allow parking
reductions of up to 50% of the required
number of spaces through a minor
modification process in the Mixed Use
(MU), Commercial Office (CO -1),
Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1),
Community Commercial (CC -2), Central
Business Service (CB -2), and Central
Business Support (CB -5) zoning districts.
(REZ20-0007)
Copies of the proposed Zoning Code
Amendments are on file for public examination in
the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, which is currently closed to the public
because of the coronavirus. Copies are available
by calling the City Clerk at 319-356-5043 or
emailing kellie-fruehling@iowacity.org.
The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
November 2, 2020, in Emma J. Harvat Hall of the
Iowa City City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City. If City Hall remains closed to the public,
the meeting will be an electronic meeting using the
Zoom Meetings Platform. For information on how
to participate in the electronic meeting, see
www.icgov.org/councildocs or call the City Clerk at
319-356-5043. Persons wishing to make their
views known for Commission consideration are
encouraged to participate.
Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner
Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0006)
Ordinance No.
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning allowing exceptions to regulations for existing
buildings in certain commercial zones (REZ20-0006)
Whereas, City Council's 2020-2021 Strategic Plan includes an objective to promote an
inclusive and resilient economy throughout the city by encouraging healthy, diverse, and
sustainable economic activity, including taking steps to invigorate neighborhood commercial
districts and create new small neighborhood commercial nodes; and
Whereas, some underutilized commercial parcels experience difficulties meeting current
zoning regulations due to existing physical constraints; and
Whereas, Mixed Use (MU), Commercial Office (CO -1), Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1),
Community Commercial (CC -2), Central Business Service (CB -2), and Central Business Support
(CB -5) zones contain less intense commercial uses and are more likely to be near developed
residential neighborhoods; and
Whereas, the City's comprehensive plan encourages compact, efficient development, a
healthy mix of independent, locally -owned businesses and national businesses, and improving
the environmental and economic health of the community through efficient use of resources;
and
Whereas, this zoning code text amendment provides flexibility from zoning regulations
where altering or expanding a building is difficult due to existing building and/or site constraints
by allowing the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning standards through the
special exception process; and
Whereas, this zoning code text amendment includes eligibility and approval criteria to
ensure requests further the Comprehensive Plan and ensure the intent of the ordinance is met;
and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the zoning code amendment
set forth below and recommends approval.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
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Section I. Amendments. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Iowa is hereby
amended by adding the following underlined language:
A. Amend 14-2C-11 as follows:
D. Commercial Reuse Exception "
1. Purpose. The commercial reuse exception allows the alteration of existing btftldings for
which the constraints of the building and/or site make it difficult to meet certain zoning
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code standards. It is intended primarily for use in less intense commercial areas in or
near developed residential neighborhoods.
2. Applicability. The exception provides flexibility in the design and use of existing
structures provided the following circumstances are met:
3.
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b.
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National Register of Historic Places: and
d. The property is not in a CI -1, CH -1. or CB -10 zone.
Waivers. The Board of Adjustment may grant a special exception to waive or modify any
for required minimum distances separating land uses or standards in 14-51 "Sensitive
Lands and Features' and 14-5J "Floodplain Management Standards".
4. Approval Criteria. In addition to the general special exception approval criteria set forth
a. i ne exception is necessary aue
it difficult to meet that standard.
b. The exception will be compatible
traffic circulation, general layout, and lighting.
c. The exception will not adversely affect views noise, stormwater runoff, light and
d. The exception is not contrary to the intent of the standard.
e. The exception will be in the public interest.
B. Amend 14-2C-4 as follows:
Dimensional Requirements: The dimensional requirements for the commerciar, zones are
stated in tables 2C -2(a) and 2C -2(b) of this section. The following subsections !describe
in more detail the regulations for each of the dimensional requirements listed in the
tables. Provisional uses and uses allowed by special exception may have specific
dimensional requirements not specified in tables 2C -2(a) and 2C -2(b) of this section.
Approval criteria for these uses are addressed in chapter 4, article B of this title.
Dimensional requirements may be waived or modified for developments approved
through the planned development process (see chapter 3, article A, "Planned
Development Overlay Zone (OPD)", of this title) or through the commercial reuse or
historic preservation exceptions as outlined in section 14-2C-11, "Special Provisions", of
this article.
C. Amend 14-2C-10 as follows:
14-2C-10 Special Exceptions and Minor Modifications to Site Development Standards: A
preservation exceptions in accordance with section 14-2C-11 "Special Provisions." A
minor modification to adjust specific provisions of section 14-2C-6, 14-2C-7, 14-2C-8, or
14-2C-9 of this article, may be requested in either of the qualifying situations listed
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below. Such requests will be reviewed by the design review committee, the director of
planning and community development, and the building official according to the
procedures for minor modifications as set forth in chapter 8, article B of this title and
must meet the following approval criteria. The following approval criteria are to be
applied in lieu of the general approval criteria listed in section 14-4B-1, "Minor
Modifications", of this title:
D. Amend 14-413-4 as follows:
Specific Approval Criteria for Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions: The following
uses are listed as provisional uses or special exceptions in one or more of the base
zones, unless specifically exempted or superseded by more specific provisions of this
title. Provisional uses are permitted, subject to the additional requirements contained in
thisarticle. A use listed as a special exception in a base zone is permitted only after
approval from the board of adjustment, subject to the approval criteria contained in this
section and to the general special exception approval criteria contained in section 14-413-
3 of this article. In addition to the approval criteria listed in this article, all provisional uses
and special exceptions are required to meet the regulations of the base zone in which
they are located and all other applicable regulations of this title. If a regulation in another
part of this title conflicts with a regulation contained in this article, the regulation that is
more specific to the situation applies. When regulations are equally specific or when it is
unclear which regulation to apply, the more restrictive regulation applies.
E. Amend 14-4C-2 as follows:
Specific Approval Criteria: Any accessory uses listed in the following subsections must
comply with the conditions listed unless specifically exempted or superseded by more
specific provisions of this title. As noted, some require special exception approval from
the Board of Adjustment. If a regulation in the base zone chapter conflicts with a
regulation contained in this article, the regulation that is more specific to the situation
applies. When regulations are equally specific or when it is unclear which regulation to
apply, the more restrictive regulation will govern
F. Amend 14 -5B -2A as follows:
Applicability: All signs on private property must be installed, maintained, and/or removed
according to the provisions of this article, unless specifically exempted or superseded by
more specific provisions of this title.
G. Amend 14 -5C -A as follows:
It is unlawful for any person to cut, break, or remove any curb along a street except in
compliance with the requirements of this article, or unless specifically exempted or
superseded by more specific provisions of this title.
H. Amend 14-51D-2 as follows:
Applicability: Lots located at the corner of any street intersection must comply with the
requirements of this article, unless specifically exempted or superseded by more specific
provisions of this title.
I. Amend 14 -5E -2A as follows:
Applicability: No building permit shall be issued for the construction, reconstruction or
structural alteration of a building nor shall any use be established or converted nor shall
a certificate of occupancy be granted for a use without conformity with the provisions of
the tree regulations, unless specifically exempted or superseded by more specific
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provisions of this title.
J. Amend 14-5F-2 as follows:
Applicability: The screening and buffering standards will be applied throughout this title,
unless specifically exempted or superseded by more specific provisions of this title,
where they will be referenced with the numbers S1, S2, S3, etc. The regulations in this
article address materials, placement, layout, and timing of installation. The standards in
this article are expressed as minimum standards; additional landscaping and screening
materials may be used as long as they do not conflict with the provisions of this article.
K. Amend 14 -5G -2A as follows:
Applicability of Provisions: The standards contained in this article apply to all uses in all
zones, except for the exemptions listed in subsection B of this section, or unless
specifically exempted or superseded by more specific provisions of this title.
L. Amend 14-51-1-2 as follows:
Applicability: The provisions of this article apply to all uses located within the city of Iowa
Nonconforming development is subject to the provisions of chapter 4, article E,
"Nonconforming Situations", of this title
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication.
Passed and approved this day of
Mayor
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Approved by
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Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0007)
Ordinance No.
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning allowing parking reductions through the minor
modification process in certain commercial zones (REZ20-0007)
Whereas, City Council's 2020-2021 Strategic Plan includes an objective to promote an
inclusive and resilient economy throughout the city by encouraging healthy, diverse, and
sustainable economic activity, including taking steps to invigorate neighborhood commercial
districts and create new small neighborhood commercial nodes; and
Whereas, minimum parking standards can prevent neighborhood commercial and the
parking reduction allowed in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) zones for land banking,is rarely
used; and
Whereas, Mixed Use (MU), Commercial Office (CO -1), Neighborhood Go mmercial (CN -1),
Community Commercial (CC -2), Central Business Service (CB -2), and Central',Btisingss Support
(CB -5) zones contain less intense commercial uses and are more likely to bg-neaL developed
residential neighborhoods; and,.; _
Whereas, the City's comprehensive plan encourages compact, efficient developMent,
promotes small -lot and infill development, and seeks to improve the environmental and
economic health of the community through efficient use of resources; and
Whereas, this zoning code text amendment allows parking reductions of up to fifty (50%) in
Mixed Use (MU), Commercial Office (CO -1), Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1), Community
Commercial (CC -2), Central Business Service (CB -2), and Central Business Support (CB -5)
zones through a minor modification process; and
Whereas, this zoning code text amendment includes approval criteria and a public process
to ensure requests further the Comprehensive Plan and ensure the intent of the ordinance is
met; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the zoning code amendment
set forth below and recommends approval.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendments. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby
amended by adding the following underlined language and deleting the followed stricken language:
Amend 14 -5A -4F as follows:
2. Minor Modification For Parking Atlewed Reductions For Shared On Site Parking: The
building official, in consultation with the Director of Neighborhood and Development
Services, may approve a minor modification as specified in section 14-413-1 of this title to
reduce the total number of parking spaces required by up to fifty percent (50%) if the
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uses sharing the parking are not normally open, used, or operated during the same
hours. To qualify for a reduction under this provision, a parking demand analysis must
be submitted that provides evidence that the amount of parking proposed for the shared
parking area will be sufficient to meet the parking demand. This reduction is not allowed
for residential uses.
and binding open all SUGGesser-s and assigns, asauFing the installation of pa*ing within
454;
3. Minor Modification For Parking Reduction in Commercial Zones: The building official,
in consultation with the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, may
approve a minor modification as specified in 14-46-1 of this title to reduce the total
number of parking spaces required by up to fifty percent (50%) if it meets the following
standards:
a. It must be in a CB -2, CB -5, CC -2, CN -1, CO -1, or MU zone:
b. Buildings must be limited to a footprint of 5,000 square feet:
c. A parking demand analysis must be submitted that provides evidence that the
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determined by staff: and
4. Minor Modification For Parking Reduction In The Central Business Zones: In the CB -
5 and CB -10 Zones, a minor modification may be granted as specified in section 14-46-
1 of this title exempting up to thirty percent (30%) of the total number of dwelling units
contained in a building from the minimum parking requirements, provided that those
dwelling units are committed to the City's assisted housing program or any other
affordable housing program approved by the City.
5. Minor Modification for Commercial Use Parking Reductions. The number of required
Amend 14-48-1A as follows:
1. The number of required parking spaces for commercial uses may be reduced up to
ten percent (10%).
2. The building official, in consultation with the Director of
Neighborhood and Development Services, may approve a minor redastieamodification
of up to fifty percent (50%) of the total number of parking spaces required, if the uses
sharing the parking are not normally open, used, or operated during the same hours.
However, this reduction is not allowed for residential uses. To qualify for a reduction
under this provision, a parking demand analysis must be submitted that provides
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evidence that the amount of parking proposed for the shared parking area will be
sufficient to meet the parking demand.
title to reduce the total number of parking spaces required by up to fifty percent (50%) if
it meets the following standards:
a. It must be in a CB -2 CB -5, CC -2, CN -1, CO -1, or MU zone;
b. Buildings must be limited to a footprint of 5,000 square feet;
c. A parking demand analysis must be submitted that provides evidence that the
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Historic Places or individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
43. In the CB -5 and CB -10 Zones, a minor modification maybe granted exempting up
to thirty percent (30%) of the total number of dwelling units contained in a building from
the minimum parking requirements; provided that those dwelling units are committed to
the City's assisted housing program or any other affordable housing program approved
by the City.
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication.
Passed and approved this day of
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Planning &Zoning
Items
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Item 10.a.: Zoning Code Amendment -
Commercial Reuse Exceptions
REZ20-06
An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow a special
exception from standards for the reuse of existing buildings in certain
commercial zones.
Current Code
Non -Conforming Situations (Use, Structure, Development, Lot)
Administrative/Staff Review:
Minor Modifications (14-4B-1). Specified requirements may be modified or
waived; requires notification and hearing
Minor Adjustments (14 -2G -7H). Specified requirements may be modified or
waived in the Riverfront Crossings; does not require notification or hearing
Special Exception:
Specified requirements may be modified or waived; requires notification,
hearing and Board of Adjustment (BOA) decision
Example: Historic landmarks and historically registered properties may request
waivers from dimensional, site development, and provisional standards (14 -2C -
11A)
In all cases, approval criteria must be met.
Background Information
Developer inquired about a long -vacant building at 1120 N. Dodge St.
Requires flexibility from zoning regulations
Other underutilized commercial properties have experienced issues
meeting zoning regulations due to existing physical constraints
Proposed amendment would support reuse of existing buildings by
providing flexibility from zoning regulations due to site constraints
Proposed Amendment
Applicability
Lzligible Zon7o
Commercial Office (CO -1)
Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1)
Community Commercial (CC -2)
Central Business Service (CB -2)
Central Business Support (CB -5)
Mixed Use (MU)
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Intensive Commercial (CI -1)
Highway Commercial (CH -1)
Central Business (CB -10)
Proposed Amendment
Applicability
Project results in the alteration or expansion of an existing structure
Project does not result in the demolition of a principle structure
Property is not designated as a historic structure (local or National)
Existing code provision that provides flexibility to historic structures
Potential Exceptions
Specific Approval Criteria
Provisional/Special Exceptions (14-413-4): Includes density standards for group living uses; requirements for
multi -family uses.
Accessory Uses (14-4C-2) : Includes drive-through setbacks; space limits for home childcare uses; and size
requirements for accessory retail uses.
Commercial Zone Dimensional Requirements (14-2C-4): Includes lot size & coverage;
setbacks; height; floor -area ratio; open space; and dwelling unit density
Commercial Zone Site Development Standards (14-2C-6, 7, 8, & 9): Includes parking
area setbacks, location & screening; access & circulation; building setbacks, materials,
& orientation; building-streetscape interface, bonus provisions in CB zones; and
standards for large retail uses in CO -1 & CC -2 zones.
General Site Development Standards (14-5: Includes off street parking & loading;
signs; access management; intersection visi ility; landscaping & trees; screening &
buffering; outdoor Fighting; and performance standards.
Not Eligible for Exceptions
Minimum separation distance requirements (e.g. drinking establishment and
adult businesses)
Sensitive lands and features regulations
Floodplain management standards
1. The exception is necessary due to existing
building or site constraints that make it difficult
to meet that standard.
2. The exception will be compatible with and/or
complementary to adjacent development in
terms of building mass and scale, relative
amount of open space, traffic circulation,
general layout, and lighting.
3. The exception will not adversely affect views,
noise, stormwater runoff, light and air, and
privacy of neighboring properties any more
than would a development that satisfies the
applicable standard.
4. The exception is not contrary to the intent of
the standard.
5. The exception will be in the public interest.
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Review Criteria
The proposed amendment supports City Council's strategic plan in addition to
the following goals and strategies of the comprehensive plan:
Encourage compact, efficient development that is contiguous and
connected to existing neighborhoods to reduce the cost of extending
infrastructure and services and to preserve farmland and open space at the
edge of the city.
— Encourage a healthy mix of independent, locally -owned businesses and
national businesses.
Improve the environmental and economic health of the community
through efficient use of resources.
Allowing flexibility allows existing commercial buildings to be efficiently utilized
to promote economic activity throughout the community
Staff intends this to be primarily used by local businesses on unique infill lots
National/international chains prefer new structures that are more
standardized
Adoption provides an avenue for businesses to move to established
neighborhoods in Iowa City, or to expand in-place where otherwise they
may have to move
Zoning Code Text Change-P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
text amendment to Title 14 to allow for additional flexibility from zoning
regulations where altering or expanding a building is difficult due to existing
building and or site constraints in the MU, CO -1, CN -1, CC -2 and CB -5 zones.
STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED
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Planning &Zoning
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Item 10.b.: Zoning Code Amendment—
Parking Reduction in Commercial Zones
REZ20-07
An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow parking
reductions through the minor modification process in certain
commercial zones.
Background
Minimum parking requirements can be a barrier to developing/ redeveloping
infill commercial properties
Proposed amendment could support development of vacant, infill commercial
lots by providing reductions to parking standards
Current Code
Flexibility by administrative (i.e. staff) review:
• Site Plan Review. Landbanked Parking in CN -1; small vehicle parking; liner buildings; fees in lieu
of parking downtown (50%); or sharing off-site parking in most non-residential zones.
• Minor Modifications. Can reduce parking for commercial uses (10%), affordable units in CB -5/10
zones (30%) and shared parking for non-residential uses (50%).
Can continue existing legal nonconforming uses.
Flexibility by special exception:
Can reduce parking for unique characteristics (50%) for historic properties (100%), for nearby
off-site parking in residential and CB -10 zones; and for fees in lieu of parking downtown (100%)
Gaps
Often does not apply to multifamily uses in mixed use developments and varies widely by zone
Can stop new construction infill projects which can leave commercial sites vacant
Proposed Amendment
Summary
Would replace existing provision that allows land banking to reduce
parking in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) zones.
• Adopted in 1995
• Allowed reduced parking to promote neighborhood commercial uses
• Could require that up to 30% of the land that would otherwise be needed for
onsite parking remain as open space.
• If needed in the future, City could require owner to construct parking
CN -1 zone is relatively uncommon, and the land banking provision is
rarely used (no current examples)
Proposed Amendment
Summary
Available for new construction, redevelopment, alteration or
expansion projects with commercial/residential uses in MU, CO -1,
CN -1, CC -2, CB -2, and CB -5 zones
Parking reductions could be requested for both commercial and
residential uses
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50% of the required parking to be waived (no land
Would use a minor modification process
Requires notifying nearby owners and an administrative hearing
Proposed Amendment
Approval Criteria
To ensure it assists small scale neighborhood commercial, buildings would
be limited to a 5.000 sauare foot footprint
Maximum typically allowed in Neighborhood Commercial zones
Scaled appropriately to house -scale buildings
Requires a parking demand analysis
Must demonstrate that the proposed parking will meet the parking demand
Protects historic or potentially historic properties
Doesn't allow reductions if it results in the demolition of a historic landmark, or
a property in or eligible for the National Register
City Analysis
Most neighborhood commercial areas are eligible
Examples: Northside, Towncrest, Olde Town Village, Pepperwood Plaza,
Walden Square
Would be useful in areas where commercial lots remain vacant
2229 Muscatine Avenue (southwest corner of Muscatine and 1st Avenue)
620 S. Riverside Drive
City Analysis
Some commercial areas are eligible but may not meet the purpose
Examples: Northgate Business Park, intersection of US -218 and Highway 1
Relies on case-by-case review and building size limits
Parking reductions must be appropriate to the context
• Northside has some commercial zones which could use the parking reduction
• Need to demonstrate that they can accommodate their parking demand.
• The City can include conditions or allow less than the full 50% parking reduction to
avoid on -street parking spillover effects
Benefits:
• Reduced costs to business (economic)
• Less stormwater runoff (environmental)
• More efficient use of the site (both)
Review Criteria
Supports several comprehensive plan goals/strategies:
Encourage compact, efficient development that is contiguous and
connected to existing neighborhoods to reduce the cost of extending
infrastructure and services and to preserve farmland and open space
at the edge of the city.
Discourage sprawl by promoting small -lot and infill development.
Improve the environmental and economic health of the community
through efficient use of resources
Also furthers the City's following documents:
2020-2021 Strategic Plan
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
Staff intends this to be primarily used on unique infill lots
Assists businesses which attract less automobile traffic
Provides an avenue for redevelopment of neighborhood
mixed/commercial uses where room for parking may be limited
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed
text amendment to Title 14 to expand allowable parking reductions from
only Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) zones with a provision that allows
parking reductions of up to 50% in MU, CO -1, CN -1, CC -2, CB -2, and CB -5
zones.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held at which the Council will consider:
An ordinance rezoning approximately
0.55 acres of property from Central
Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a
Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD)
for property located at 109, 111, 115,
117, and 121 E. College Street (REZ20-
02).
Copies of the proposed ordinance are on file for
public examination in the office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, which is currently closed
to the public because of the coronavirus. Copies
are available by telephoning the City Clerk at
319/356-5043 or emailing kellie-fruehlinc aaiowa-
ci .or .
The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
November 2, 2020, in Emma J. Harvat Hall of the
Iowa City City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City. If City Hall remains closed to the
public, the meeting will be an electronic meeting
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using the Zoom Meetings Platform. For
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information on how to participate in the electronic
meeting, see www.icgov.org/councildocs or
telephone the City Clerk at 319/3565043.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to
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Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (REZ20-02)
Ordinance No.
Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.55 acres of property from Central Business (CB -10) zone to
CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for property locate 109, 111, 115, 117, and
121 E. College Street (REZ20-02)
Whereas, the applicant, Tailwinds College St. IC, LLC, has reque ed a rezoning of property located at
109, 111, 115, 117 and 121 East College Street to approve a rezon' g of 0.55 acres from Central Business
(CB -10) to CB -10 w h a Historic District Overlay (CB-1/presetion
Whereas, the Co rehensive Plan encourages thof historic buildings; and
Whereas, Goal 1 f the Historic Preservationof the Comprehensive Plan calls for
identification of resources ignificant to Iowa City's pajective of designating individual buildings
as landmarks; and
Whereas, Goal 10 of th Historic Preservatigfi component of the Comprehensive Plan calls for the
adoption of strategies to prese a historic neighb oods; and
Whereas, the Historic Pr s
Designation and has found that it
American and/or Iowa City's history,
design, setting, materials, and works
to the broad patterns of our history;
of construction; or represents the v
significant and distinguishable entit
ion C mission has reviewed the proposed Historic Landmark
the item for landmark designation in that it is significant to
sit lure, archeology and/or culture; possesses integrity of location,
> ip; associated with events that have made a significant contribution
mbodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method
odf a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a
. e components may lack individual distinction; and
Whereas, the Planning an Zoning ommission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and has
recommended proposed Histori Landmark signation rezoning and has found that it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan goals of p eserving histori\resources; and
Now, therefore, be it ordaine by the City Counity of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I Approval. Pr perty described beloby reclassified from its current zoning designation of
Central Business (CB -10 o CB -10 with a HistoOverlay (CB-10/OHD)
Lot 2, Block 8 Original Town of Iowa City, Iowa, oh
Lot 3 in Bloc 82, In Iowa City, Iowa, according to th
West 58.05 et thereof.
The West 9.3 feet of Lot 3 in Block 82 in the Original
The East 8.75 feet of the West 58.05 feet of Lot 3 in
nson County, Iowa.
recorded plat thereof, exceptingJhe
PI of Iowa City, Iowa. —
Block 2 in Iowa City, Iowa,
accordin� to the plat thereof recorded in Book 1, Page 116, t records of Johnson ,
County, owa.
Section II. Zoning Map. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized a directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon th final passage, approval and
publication of this ordinance by law.
Section III. Certification and Recording. Upon passage and approval of thedinance, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the me, at the office of the
County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as provided by
Section IV. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with th rovisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section V. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
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provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of 20 .
STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW:
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CITY OF lOVVA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(3I9) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Planning &Zoning
Items
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Item 10.c.: Rezoning at 109-121 E. College
Street— Local Historic Landmark
REZ20-02
An ordinance rezoning approximately 0.55 acres of property from
Central Business District (CB -10) zone to Central Business District with a
Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for property located at 109-121 E
College Street.
Background
Includes:
Dooley Block East and West (Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate),
Sears, Roebuck & Co Building (Commercial Brick Front/Classical Revival),
Crescent Block (Commercial Brick Front/Art Deco)
Development project on the southern portion of these lots.
National Register of Historic Places- historic district nomination pending
consideration by the State Historic Preservation Office
Review Criteria
Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan
Central District Plan:
Goal 1b: Calls for protection of historic buildings
Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive
Plan:
• Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa
City's past
Objective 5: Identify and pursue historic landmark nominations
• Goal 10: Adopt strategies that preserve historic
neighborhoods
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Coldren Opera House/
Iowa City State Bank
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Crescent Block 1894
1930s Carrara
Glass Art Deco
storefront, 117-
123 E. College
St,
Crescent Block,
1894
Historic Landmark Overlay Rezoning -
Planning & Zoning Commission
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
TIF Project Proposal/ Development
Agreement (Recommendation from
Economic Development Committee -pending)
Historic Preservation Commission Review of
Exterior Modifications (Pending- November
2020)
Site Plan Review -Staff
Building Permit -Staff
Historic Preservation and
Planning &Zoning Commissions'
Recommendation
The Historic Preservation Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend approval of application REZ20-02, a rezoning to designate 109-
121 E. College Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Strect
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356-5000
(3 19) 356-5009 FAX
www. icgov. o rg