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Home My WebLink About2020-11-17 OrdinanceItem Number: 10.a. �r CITY OE IOWA CITY www.iogov.org November 17, 2020 Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. /_1ir_T61:ILTA 121L1M,l Description Staff Report Location Map Zoning Map Concept Plan Building Elevations Vacation Plat Statement of Wetland Avoidance Preliminary OPD and SADP Wetland Mitigation Plan Wetland Delineation Plan Public Hearing Notice P&Z Minutes Ordinance CZA To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: REZ20-0001 Harding Event Center GENERAL INFORMATION: STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner Date: October 15, 2020 Applicant: MMS Consultants 1917 S. Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-8282 I.stutzman@mmsconsultants.net Property Owner: Jon Harding 709 Normandy Dr Iowa City, IA 52246 Requested Action: Rezoning from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD / CC -2) zone. Purpose: To allow for the construction of 7,000 square foot building that would function as an event center for the community. Location: Location Map: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning Parcel #1112476001 (north of Camp Cardinal Blvd, west of Camp Cardinal Rd) 3.1 Acres Vacant (open space), Neighborhood Public (P-1) Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant (open space), Interim Development, Comprehensive Plan: District Plan: Neighborhood Open Space District Public Meeting Notification: File Date: 45 Day Limitation Period: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: K Research Park (ID -RP) East: Residential & Institutional; Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) & Low Density Single -Family Residential with Planned Development Overlay (OPD / RS - 5) South: Residential & Institutional; Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) & Neighborhood Public (P-1) West: Institutional; Institutional Public (P-2) General Commercial (as of 09/01/2020) n/a NW1 Property owners located within 300' of the project site received notification of the Planning and Zoning Commission public meeting. Rezoning signs were also posted on the site. 10/01/2020 11/14/2020 Jon Harding owns approximately 3.11 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Lane. The owner hired MMS Consulting, the applicant, to prepare three applications to allow the development of a 7,000 square foot building that would function as a community event center on the north side of the property. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the subject property's future land use designation from Public/Private Open Space to General Commercial was approved by the City Council on September 1, 2020. The subject application is for a rezoning from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD / CC -2) zone. The applicant has applied for a vacation of 0.06 acres of city right-of-way located east of the subject property, on Camp Cardinal Road. Because the proposed development would disturb an existing wetland, a Level II Sensitive Areas Plan is required, which triggers a Planned Development Overlay zone (OPD) to accompany the proposed rezoning to Community Commercial (OPD/CC-2). The wetland is being disturbed to accommodate parking, access, and a utility easement for the proposed community event center. The applicant has utilized the Good Neighbor Policy by sending out letters to area neighbors on June 20, 2020. Staff has not received any public correspondence for the rezoning. ANALYSIS - Current Zoning: The purpose of the Neighborhood Public Zone (P-1) is to provide reference to public ownership and use of land. This zone serves a notice function to those owning or buying land in proximity to publicly owned land. Uses such as schools, parks, police and fire stations, and other civic buildings owned or otherwise controlled by the county, the city, the Iowa City community school district, or other governmental bodies for such uses are designated as P-1. These uses are subject 3 to certain development standards in order to create a consonant transition between public and private uses (14-2F-1 B-1). Proposed Zoning: The purpose of the community commercial zone (CC -2) is to provide for major business districts to serve a significant segment of the total community population. In addition to a variety of retail goods and services, these centers may typically feature a number of large traffic generators requiring access from major thoroughfares. While these centers are usually characterized by indoor operations, uses may have limited outdoor activities; provided, that outdoor operations are screened or buffered to remain compatible with surrounding uses (14-2C-1 F). General Planned Development Approval Criteria: Applications for Planned Development Rezonings are reviewed for compliance with the following standards according to Article 14-3A of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance. The density and design of the Planned Development will be compatible with and/or complementary to adjacent development in terms of land use, building mass and scale, relative amount of open space, traffic circulation and general layout. Density — Although the CC -2 zone allows multi -family uses through the special exception process, the proposed development, as seen in the proposed concept plan in attachment #3, does not contemplate residential uses. Land Uses Proposed — The proposed land use is for a community event center, intended to accommodate weddings, banquets, and other event oriented gatherings. An event facility is an allowable use by right as a Hospitality Oriented Retail use the CC -2 zone. Mass, Scale and General Layout— Attachments #4 and #7 show the building elevations and the Preliminary OPD and Sensitive Areas Plan. The elevations show the proposed event center building, which will be approximately 7,840 square feet in size. The OPD plan shows the general layout of the project site. An outdoor patio area is shown to the south of the proposed event center building for outdoor entertaining space. The patio area will be approximately 2,240 square feet in size. The applicant has also submitted an application for a vacation of 0.06 acres of City right-of-way along the west side of Camp Cardinal Road. Due to an existing cable TV utility line that runs beneath the area to be vacated and conveyed, staff is recommending that a condition of the rezoning be the provision of a 15' wide utility easement along the property's east side (as shown on attachment #5). The event center building will be required to conform to the City's Commercial Site Development Standards, which regulate issues pertaining to building design, vehicle circulation, landscaping, and screening. These items are typically reviewed at staff's Site Plan Review of the development. Open Space — The proposed OPD rezoning does contain a public open space requirement, since the rezoning does not involve a residentially zoned planned development. The proposed development intends to preserve approximately 1.26 as enhanced or forested wetland, or as a buffer for the wetland on site. Traffic Circulation — The proposed event center development would have a single vehicular access point onto Camp Cardinal Road, across from Gathering Place Lane. City transportation planning staff have identified this as a sufficient means of access. The OPD plan shows 100 parking spaces (the development would require 99 parking spaces) provided over four rows of parking, with 22' between parking rows. Despite the relatively high number of on-site parking that will be provided, due to the intermittent "event traffic" nature of ri occupancy at the event center, transportation planning staff does not anticipate that the proposed development will create a traffic nuisance in the area. Annualized DOT traffic counts for the Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road intersection show an average daily traffic count of approximately 8,100 vehicles per day. Contributing traffic counts from Camp Cardinal Road are not currently available from the DOT but are thought to be very low. The proposed development will not change the low traffic volumes from Camp Cardinal Road to Camp Cardinal Boulevard. The majority of traffic from the proposed event center will occur during off-peak hours, similar to nearby St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Furthermore, transportation planning staff has indicated that the amount of trips generated from the proposed development will not be overwhelming. 2. The development will not overburden existing streets and utilities. The subject property can be serviced by both sanitary sewer and water, with both sanitary and water mains being accessed along the east side of Camp Cardinal Road, north and south of the intersection with Gathering Place Lane, respectively. Public Works has indicated that both sanitary sewer and water mains have sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed development. Transportation Planning staff have indicated that Camp Cardinal Road has sufficient capacity to accommodate the projected "event traffic" that is expected to originate from the proposed event center. Staff recommends a condition of the rezoning that prior to issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 towards the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off of Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of road that needs to be improved to the north property line. The applicant has agreed to fulfill this condition. 3. The development will not adversely affect views, light and air, property values and privacy of neighboring properties any more than would a conventional development. The subject property is bounded by Highway 218 to the south and west, vacant open space land zoned Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) to the north, and low density multi -family residential to the east, across from Camp Cardinal Road. Views from existing residences to the east will largely remain intact, with the exception of approximately 126' worth of construction along the Camp Cardinal Road frontage to accommodate the development's parking. Existing trees will be preserved to the south and west of the proposed parking lot, which will help buffer the event center building from view from Highway 218. The proposed event center will only be two stories in height and will not obstruct views or light that is not already obstructed by existing trees. Staff believes there is no reason to suggest that the proposed event center will affect surrounding property values. 4. The combination of land uses and building types and any variation from the underlying zoning requirements or from City street standards will be in the public interest, in harmony with the purposes of this Title, and with other building regulations of the City. The applicant has not requested any waivers to modify the underlying zoning requirements or City street standards. Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan: An amendment to the City's Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan for the subject property was approved by the City Council on September 1, 2020. The Comprehensive Plan amendment changed the designated future land use from Public/Private Open Space to General Commercial. 5 The rationale for designating the subject property as appropriate for General Commercial use was twofold. First, staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council all found that the dynamic of the surrounding area had changed from one of open space and preservation, to an evolving neighborhood with a mixture of residential, office, and church land uses. This dynamic has changed the character of the neighborhood and has opened the neighborhood for provision of more commercial services. It should also be noted that the property had originally been in the possession of Johnson County until 2012, when the County voted to dispose of the property. In 2014, the property was purchase by John Harding. Second, because commercial uses are less sensitive to highway noise, the Council found that a General Commercial designation would be appropriate for this location by buffering residential areas from Highway 218, while benefitting from the visibility and higher traffic counts at this location. Sensitive Areas Review: The applicant has applied for approval of a Sensitive Areas Development, a type of planned development. The purpose of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is to permit and define the reasonable use of properties that contain sensitive environmental features and natural resources and allowing reasonable development while protecting these resources from damage. The following paragraphs describe the impact this development will have on the sensitive features of this site. Jurisdictional Wetlands- The purpose of regulating development in and around wetlands is to: 1. Preserve the unique and valuable attributes of wetlands as areas where storm water is naturally retained, thereby controlling the rate of runoff, improving water quality, recharging ground water resources, providing erosion control and lessening the effects of flooding; 2. Promote the preservation of habitat for plants, fish, reptiles, amphibians or other wildlife; 3. Minimize the impact of development activity on wetland areas; 4. Provide a greater degree of protection for many wetland areas above and beyond that provided by the federal and state government; and 5. Minimize the long-term environmental impact associated with the loss of wetlands. The City's Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires a 100 ft. buffer to be maintained between a regulated wetland and any development activity (14 -5I -6E-1). The Ordinance does allow for buffer averaging to be permitted where an increased buffer is deemed necessary or desirable to provide additional protection to one area of a wetland for aesthetic or environmental reasons. In this situation, the width of the required buffer around other areas of the wetland may be reduced by up to fifty percent (50%), but the area of the provided buffer must be equal to or greater than the total area of the 100 ft. buffer (14-51-6E-2). The applicant has proposed buffer averaging, which requires a level II sensitive areas review (14-51-6E-2). The averaged buffer will provide additional protection to wooded areas to the south and west of the proposed development. Furthermore, because Camp Cardinal Boulevard is an arterial street, access to the site can only be provided from Camp Cardinal Road. The access from Camp Cardinal Road, in addition to parking requirements and stormwater management, creates the need to have some degree of impact on the existing wetland. Attachment #6 from the applicant explains the need for some degree of wetland disturbance in more detail. Attachment #7 shows how the applicant proposed to utilize the averaged wetland buffer. The area of the averaged wetland buffer equals 52,015 square feet, which is greater than the 100 ft. buffer area of 50,725 square feet. The buffer will protect almost all the remaining property from future development, as it will help preserve wooded areas to the south and west of the proposed development. Table 1. below summarizes the proposed impacts to the wetland area. The existing wetland is comprised of approximately 25,415 square feet. Approximately 17% of the existing wetland will be disturbed, mostly to accommodate on-site parking for the development. The previously mentioned averaged wetland buffer area, overlaps about 12% of the existing wetland. The averaged wetland buffer applies to the remaining 71 % of the existing wetland that is either not directly impacted and LIS requiring mitigation, of that falls within the averaged buffer area. Table 1. Summary of Wetland Impacts Total Existing Disturbed Wetland Wetlands within Total Disturbed and (Mitigation Required) Averaged Buffer Area within Buffer Area 25,415 sq ft 4,431 sq ft 3,065 sq ft 7,496 sq ft 100% 17% 12% 29% The applicant has obtained a wetland delineation report and an approval letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Since the applicant proposed to disturb less than .10 acres of wetland area, the Corps does not require any mitigation for the proposed wetland disturbance. However, the City's Ordinance requires wetland mitigation plan for any property containing a regulated wetland. Pursuant to 14-51-6G of City Code, staff has required the applicant to provide mitigation for the proposed disturbance to the existing wetland. Staff feels that the applicant's statement from Attachment #6, explains the applicant's rationale why it is clearly demonstrated that avoiding and minimizing the impact on the wetland is unreasonable. Compensatory mitigation will be provided at a ratio of 3:1. This is the highest standard of wetland mitigation that is required by the City. The applicant has chosen the following means of mitigation: • Enhancement of .27 acres of remaining wetland areas located on the Harding Event Century Property, through a potential combination of invasive species management, forest and forest ecotone plantings, and herbaceous plantings. Additional details on the applicant's proposed Wetland Mitigation Plan can be found in Attachment #8. Stream Corridors - The purpose of regulating development in and around stream corridors is to: 1. Preserve the value of stream corridors in providing floodwater conveyance and storage; 2. Promote filtration of storm water runoff; 3. Reduce stream bank erosion; and 4. Protect and enhance wildlife habitat. The City's Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires the delineation of any stream corridor and its required natural buffer (14-51-7). The subject property contains a drainageway that does not have a delineated floodway, and therefore requires a 15' natural buffer between the stream corridor limits and any development activity. The stream corridor's location within the subject property is far enough south where it will not be impacted by any development taking place in the northern portion of the property. Steep, Critical, and Protected Slopes — The purpose of regulating development on and near steep slopes is to: 1. Promote safety in the design and construction of developments; 2. Minimize flooding, landslides and mudslides; 3. Minimize soil instability, erosion and downstream siltation; and 4. Preserve the scenic character of hillside areas, particularly wooded hillsides. The City's Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires a 2 ft. buffer for each foot of vertical rise of the protected slope, up to a maximum buffer of fifty feet (50') (14-51-8D-1). The buffer area is to be measured from the top, toe and sides of the protected slope. No development activity, including removal of trees and other vegetation, will be allowed within the buffer. The SADP contains 567 square feet of protected slopes, but no disturbance to protected slopes. The applicant is proposing to disturb 2% of critical slopes on the subject property to facilitate VA construction of a parking lot on the subject property. The Ordinance allows for up to 35% of critical slopes to be disturbed (14-51-8E-4). The applicant's proposal for disturbance of critical slopes falls within this limitation. Development activities are allowed in areas containing altered protected slopes. The proposed SADP is showing disturbance to 87% of altered protected slopes, mostly in the eastern portion of the proposed parking lot. PROPOSED CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, provision of a 15' wide utility easement along the property's east side. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 towards the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off of Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of road that needs to be improved to the north property line. NEXT STEPS: Upon recommendation of approval of the rezoning from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the item will proceed to City Council for consideration. The applicant will be required to submit a Final Sensitive Areas Development Plan and Site Plan, both of which will be reviewed administrative by staff before receiving building permits. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of REZ20-0001, a proposal to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Blvd and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Ln. from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned District Overlay (OPD/CC-2) ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Concept Plan 4. Building Elevations 5. Vacation Plat 6. Statement of Wetland Avoidance and Minimization 7. Preliminary OPD and Sensitive Areas Plan 8. Wetland Mitigation Plan 9. 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Said Right -of -Way Vacation contains 0.06 Acre, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. \\\Q o \ S S IIOINq C C C GLEN sem= -z_ D_M= . - MEISNER o\ 8165 0lWlPl1\VVVV�VA7A77�� SEAL I hereby certify that this land surveying document was prepared and the related survey work was performed by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Iowa. GLEN D. MEISNER P.L.S. Iowa Lic. No. 8165 My license renewal date is December 31, 20— Pages 0—. Pages or sheets covered by this seal: PZII1 M 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 Revislon 06-24-2020 PER GDM REVIEW - RLW 08-17-2020 PER CITY COMMENTS - RLW PLAT OF SURVEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-22-2020 Designed by: Flelcl Book No: JDM 1259 Drawn by: Scale: RLW 1 "=100' Ghecked b6DMSheet No: Project No: 1 IC 9744-004 of: 1 MEMO To: Ray Heitner, City of Iowa City From: Chant Eicke, Impact7G on behalf of Jon Harding Subject: Statement of Wetland Avoidance and Minimization Date: September 30t", 2020 IMPACT7G)1 Entrance to the developable portion of the property can only be accessed from Camp Cardinal Road, necessitating improvements to the existing entrance which, in its current state, could not safely handle commercial traffic. Furthermore, the entrance is not currently aligned with the current intersection of Camp Cardinal Road and Gather Place, per City preferences, requiring shifting to the south and associated wetland impacts. Satisfying parking requirements, per city code, and stormwater management beneath the parking lot require a footprint in wetland areas due to available space and protected slope constraints. Several earlier site layout iterations included conventional stormwater management practices that resulted in loss of as much as 50% of the wetlands within the parcel. The proposed design minimized wetland loss to 16% of all wetlands by utilizing an underground stormwater management system to arrive at an absolute minimum wetland impact amount allowing for the proposed facility, required parking, stormwater management, and intersection approach. Additionally, wetland impacts are limited to the lowest quality wetland areas identified on the parcel. This is an effective minimization of wetland impacts. Wetland areas avoided include forested wetland and those within a stream corridor which are considered higher quality by the City of Iowa City, whereas impacted wetlands include non -forested wetlands that are considered low -quality, as rated by regional wetland Routine/Rapid Assessment Methodologies (Iowa & Minnesota) due primarily to the predominance of invasive species. Respectfully, Chant Eicke, Impact7G I v i Iv v v 11 I1A I� PRELIMINARYOPD ANDSENSITIVE AREASPLAN \ I \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 1 , - PLAT PREPARED BY: OWNER/APPLICANT: APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: I\ \, \ `' ` \ \ \ - " - \\ ' \ ` - _ '''II\ \ V V A I v / / I I I I - MMS CONSULTANTS INC. JON M. HARDING RYAN J. PRAHM ` v - - `v �1 1 I 1� , 1917 S. GILBERT STREET 709 NORMANDY DRIVE 425 E. 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OCCUPANCY LOAD OF MEETING AREA IS 393 PEOPLE 393 x 0.25 = 99 REQUIRED SPACES THERE ARE 99 PARKING SPACES PROVIDED, 4 OF WHICH ARE ADA. THERE ARE NO REQUESTED VARIANCES FOR THE SITE. NOTE: NO DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY OR REMOVAL OF TREES MAY TAKE PLACE WITHIN WETLAND OR PROTECTED SLOPE BUFFER AREAS CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY, IOWA . J oFFR 11 N "" ',o . a z a U a Z E W 1J U I Q a �G a 1 GP ,Z 1 /I /0"', 1. , ,y% y t �q s0 2 M:; TOS Cq�p - `POS �G Cq'-"", iC Ln I \ F I 4', CROS,-QVf T02,8,6 I 4. 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GILBERT ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date I Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN (SITE LAYOUT PLAN) CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-25-2020 Designed by: Field Book No: KB 1259 Drawn by: Scale: JDM 1 "=30' Checked by: Sheet No: Project No: KB 9744-004 of, 6 PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER 03 15 30 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 111=30' IOWA CITY, IOWA PLAT PREPARED BY: MMS CONSULTANTS INC. 1917 S. GILBERT STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 1 N 1 ,I 1 'V 1 I\ OWNER/APPLICANT: APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: JON M. HARDING RYAN J. PRAHM 709 NORMANDY DRIVE 425 E. 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IF A CONTROL MEASURE IS ADDED OR MOVED TO A MORE SUITABLE LOCATION, INDICATE THE REVISION ON THIS SHEET. THE BLANKS LEFT FOR OTHER MEASURES SHOULD BE USED IF AN ITEM NOT SHOWN ABOVE IS IMPLEMENTED ON SITE, ADDITIONAL PRACTICES FOR EROSION PREVENTION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL CAN BE FOUND IN APPENDIX D OF THE SWPPP. FO C) F0__ 3.17 AC M M 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 Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN (GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL) CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. 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GILBERT ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date I Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN (SENSITIVE AREAS MAP) CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-25-2020 Designed by: Field Book No: KB 1259 Drawn by: Scale: JDM 1 "=30' Checked by: KB Sheet No: Project No: 3 9744-004 af: 6 PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER :J 03 15 30 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 111=30' IOWA CITY, IOWA PLAT PREPARED BY: MMS CONSULTANTS INC. 1917 S. GILBERT STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 OWNER/APPLICANT: APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: JON M. HARDING RYAN J. PRAHM 709 NORMANDY DRIVE 425 E. 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GILBERT ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date I Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN SLOPES CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-25-2020 Designed by: Field Book No: KB 1259 Drawn by: Scale: JDM 1 "=30' Checked by: KB Sheet No: Project No: 4 9744-004 of, 6 SENSITIVE AREAS LEGEND CONSTRUCTION LIMITS STEEP SLOPE 22,950 SF STEEP SLOPE (DISTURBED) 7,016 SF (31 %) �f��-, 1 R SLOPE 8 SFL CRITICAL SLOPE (DISTURBED) 38 SF (2%) PROTECTED BUFFER 3,490 SF - - - - PROTECTED SLOPE 567 SF PROTECTED SLOPE (DISTURBED) 0 SF (0%) MAN MADE PROTECTED SLOPE 66 4,291 SF MAN MADE PROTECTED SLOPE (DISTURBED) j 3,751 SF (87%) I>I ,/ \ I � \ � l / / / � 1 \ / I I I I \ I I I I \ I I IX - 00 \ \ \ -\ \ _ _ _ CTS\ \\ \ �\ � \ \\� \ \ �_ _ // /// // / � \ I l l/ / / l / l ( \ I I 111( I II11 I I 1 \ \ \ \ I✓'�\\��-- /, �� -� �_`� \\\ \\y�\ \\\ /> - ~ - oy )11 ------ � �\ \\� \ \\ - \-/ � / FO\ � � \\ � \�\ \ �\\ �\-- / Ui' 1 11/ / I\\111 \\ \ -------- ------- \------- -_-- �2/y / PO - _ _ - / / / / - - -- -- - \ \ �\ \\\� � � \� \ � � � I � /2 / � � � � - �- \ �\ III I // \'' -r_- _\ II /'-�• 7 O \ -��- £T� 2� / _FO Foy 00 2w co oy� w \CSVc 2w \ 3.17 AC M M 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 Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN SLOPES CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-25-2020 Designed by: Field Book No: KB 1259 Drawn by: Scale: JDM 1 "=30' Checked by: KB Sheet No: Project No: 4 9744-004 of, 6 PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER 7� 0 3 15 30 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 1"=30' IOWA CITY, IOWA a v ovvv vv v v PLAT PREPARED BY: MMS CONSULTANTS INC. 1917 S. GILBERT STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 OWNER/APPLICANT: APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: 9/8/20 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS 9/23/20 TOTAL WETLANDS 09/30/20 25,415 SF WETLANDS (DISTURBED - MITIGATION REQUIRED) / JON M. HARDING RYAN J. PRAHM 3,065 SF (12%) TOTAL WETLANDS DISTURBED AND WITHIN BUFFER 709 NORMANDY DRIVE 425 E. OAKDALE BLVD SUITE 201 OWNER/APPLICANT: APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: 9/8/20 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS 9/23/20 TOTAL WETLANDS 09/30/20 25,415 SF WETLANDS (DISTURBED - MITIGATION REQUIRED) 4,431 SF (17%) JON M. HARDING RYAN J. PRAHM 3,065 SF (12%) TOTAL WETLANDS DISTURBED AND WITHIN BUFFER 709 NORMANDY DRIVE 425 E. OAKDALE BLVD SUITE 201 WETLAND BUFFER (AVERAGED) 52,015 SF IOWA CITY IA 52246 CORALVILLE IA 52241 50,725 SF 15 -FOOT STREAM CORRIDOR BUFFER 9,228 SF . \ \ \ � , - i \ \ \ \ ` \ \ \ \\\\ 1 _\ \\ 1 \ \\ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \\ \\\%O � \ \\ \ IIII I' - , � I \\ \l \ I I O _ vvv v` v v v v v` vvS `v v v 5 v`-- - \\ \\\\ \\\ \ \ \ \ ` \ I - Ld E)''S ,PA"D AA CEL 20011054 ,vlvvv v v` vv vv vv vv,�v v v v v v vv -- v v v v v v�I � - - - - IG OROAE -Ejgr, LLG - 755 - _ / - 7z5 -MORMON TREK BLVD / IOVVA CITY, A7yk --- - - - - -- - - --- -- / - -750 �4\\�A r v v 2S v \ LnI , 1101\\\W\ ( / \ \ \\ hQ� / p \\\\\\\ \\ \ \ \\\\\\\O\ \\\ \\ \ // -_- -_ I I 1\\L v A V AA \ i Limit 0y �NStRUCTpt�- - o l \ \ \ / O c \ \ \ \ / / / / / / - _ _ _ ' �� / / _ ' � III - i - - - - l CT CCTV ! \ \ \ v q� - `LL - 00 / A \\ \\\ // I/ v �\ `V�s.� ZYZ A / ' v / VIII I` V A / I �i3s I O oo / / O J iJQ 65 7 po _ v o v v v v 1 \ \ _ v v v .� v \ v v v v A V A V J� _ ' / � ♦♦ I I I I I I I I I ,' I I I I I A v _ / _ Ill JJILID,049 \ v 00 \ Ih V v v v O \ v v v A V v v v v v v v v v v v ti� T v v v v v v v v vv v v v v \ v I I O I> CQI I II l 1 I \ V A v A I � v V v� v v v v v v vv vv A vvvv v ♦ � NI I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 � I I // v v v v A A v v \ Q v v v v v v v v v I I I I I I I l \ I \ \ \ \ q. \ \ \ !/�Q _ _ , \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ♦ � �O I I II I I I I I i I I I I 0 I 1 1 1 I I I I I \ �% 11 \ \ \ \\ \ \I , \ \ \ \ � `/ �,O\ \ \\\ \\\\ \ \\ \\ \\ \\ \ \ \\ ♦ 1� I I I I I I I I I I I I / I I I I I I I I / I- /�,u \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 0 \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \W- A NIT RY MH ��/// 11 1=7 0.64 I I v v I�E(E)715.3 \ \ 7 \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \�2 \ \ ♦ 3\ _ - \ I \ \ \ /1111011 \ \ \ \\ \ O \\ \\\ O\\ v A / v \ vv vvv vvv vvv �� v v � V�aa 1 1VI 1 1 1 I I I //A 1111VAV I � I ON T01 vvvv\v \vv _ O� v vvvv vvv /ca- \ \ \ \ \ - - Tli \ \ \ \ \ \ � \ � � � \\ \= ` \ \ � _ / //// / / ( \\ I I 1 I ( I I 1 I I I I 1 \ \ \ \ I ✓- \\\�_�_= i/ � '1 _- � - = `� \\ 2\\\\S�\\- \ \ \ 7�- \\ Ab- \` - \ \\\�\�\ � _\� / \ I \ I II 1111 11\\ I \ `__ - -------_' --\ /_ \ \--- \\0j� \ \\ \ \ \\ \ \--\ / _--- - - - - -- -\ G{l \\ \\\ \ \\ - / o\ \ \ \ \ \\\ \ / Ui 1 )I11 / -- - - -- \ \ TV \ cc \ \ �\ \\\� � � \� \ � � � I � /2 / � \ \ � - - \ �\ 111 I // \'� -r__ _\ 11 /'-�• Fo F- \ _FO FOS 00 \ \ \ \ \ 0 I — \ 01 �--- co /2w 1z VV 12W 3.17 AC M M CIVIL ENGINEERS LAND PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS 1917 S. 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IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)351-8282 www.mmsconsultants.net Date I Revision 7/8/20 SENSITIVE AREAS LEGEND 9/8/20 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS 9/23/20 TOTAL WETLANDS 09/30/20 25,415 SF WETLANDS (DISTURBED - MITIGATION REQUIRED) 4,431 SF (17%) WETLANDS (WITHIN AVERAGED BUFFER AREA) 3,065 SF (12%) TOTAL WETLANDS DISTURBED AND WITHIN BUFFER 7,496 SF (29%) WETLAND BUFFER (AVERAGED) 52,015 SF WETLAND BUFFER (ILLUSTRATIVE REFERENCE) 50,725 SF 15 -FOOT STREAM CORRIDOR BUFFER 9,228 SF T01 vvvv\v \vv _ O� v vvvv vvv /ca- \ \ \ \ \ - - Tli \ \ \ \ \ \ � \ � � � \\ \= ` \ \ � _ / //// / / ( \\ I I 1 I ( I I 1 I I I I 1 \ \ \ \ I ✓- \\\�_�_= i/ � '1 _- � - = `� \\ 2\\\\S�\\- \ \ \ 7�- \\ Ab- \` - \ \\\�\�\ � _\� / \ I \ I II 1111 11\\ I \ `__ - -------_' --\ /_ \ \--- \\0j� \ \\ \ \ \\ \ \--\ / _--- - - - - -- -\ G{l \\ \\\ \ \\ - / o\ \ \ \ \ \\\ \ / Ui 1 )I11 / -- - - -- \ \ TV \ cc \ \ �\ \\\� � � \� \ � � � I � /2 / � \ \ � - - \ �\ 111 I // \'� -r__ _\ 11 /'-�• Fo F- \ _FO FOS 00 \ \ \ \ \ 0 I — \ 01 �--- co /2w 1z VV 12W 3.17 AC M M 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 Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN WETLANDS CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-25-2020 Designed by: Field Book No: KB 1259 Drawn by: Scale: JDM 111=30' Checked by: KB Sheet No: Project No: 5 9744-004 af: 6 PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER E :J 0 3 15 30 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 1 "=30' IOWA CITY, IOWA PLAT PREPARED BY: MMS CONSULTANTS INC. 1917 S. GILBERT STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 OWNER/APPLICANT: JON M. HARDING 709 NORMANDY DRIVE IOWA CITY, IA 52246 APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: y \ _ A I VA VAAVA \V v V A i v v A IA 111111111�1 v RYAN J. PRAHM- i 425 E. 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S2 SCREENING REQUIRED BETWEEN PARKING AREAS AND ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE.* SNF �� -� �D - = ,FO * S2 SCREENING: LOW LEVEL SCREENING. \\ \ \ _ - u SEPARATES DIFFERENT ZONING AREAS. _ \ \ \ ` F0, 33% MUST BE AT LEAST 4' TALL. `\ \` \ �hF OTS /2� 40 PROVIDED - A FQ \ NOTE: NO DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY OR REMOVAL OF TREES MAY TAKE \ - \ \` \\ \ _F01-1 _ \ FO PLACE WITHIN WETLAND OR PROTECTED SLOPE BUFFER AREAS PLANT LIST — TREES QTY KEY WANIOAL N*& GOMdON NAhf WA GOAfvFAIf ITII Z AS AGER SACGHARI,M SUGAR MAPLE 2" GAL. (> & F 7d X 3d 3 N5 ACER x FREEMANII'AUTUMN GLAZE AUTUMN f5LAZE REP MAPLE 2" GAL. F & 50' X 36y 3 SR 1,YRIN6A RET16LLATA 'IVORY SILK" IVORY SILK JAPANESE TREE LILAC, 1 1/2" GAL 6 & 0 25 X Zd PLANT LIST — SHRU135, PERENNIALS, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES & &ROUNPGOVER QTY KE fTLIRE WrANVA- NA COMMON NAIv1E ZE GOMv�Nf � IZ FM FER6ERI5 THUN6ER0I RUFY CAROUSEL" RUFY CAROUSEL FER6ERRY 15" HT. GOVT, 4" X 5 19 PP PINUS MU6H0 MT6HU6 DWARF MU6110 PINE 15"HT CONT. 4' X 4' 9 VF VI6URNUM PENTATUM 'CHRISTOM' FLUE MUFFIN F1 --E MUFFIN ARROWOOP VIFURNLM 24" HT. CONT, 4' X 3' ti U \ \ \ O 72w co _ - - 12w , CT\,2w \ - 1-2V�, 12W FO 3.17 AC M M 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 Revision 7/8/20 PROVIDE SEN. AREA SQUARE FEET 9/8/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - NPB 9/23/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM 09/30/20 PER CITY COMMENTS - JDM PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN (LANDSCAPE PLAN) CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-25-2020 Designed by: Field Book No: KB 1259 Drawn by: Scale: JDM 1 "=30' Checked by: Sheet No: Project No: 6 KB 9744-004 of, 6 Wetland Mitigation Plan, Iowa City Sensitive Lands & Features Camp Cardinal Event Center Prepared for: Jon Harding Prepared by: IMPACT, Impact7G, Inc. 310 Second St. Coralville, Iowa 52241 Project #: Harding -001 September 30, 2020 Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary .......................................... 2.0 Wetland Mitigation (City Code 14-51-6C) 2.1 Wetlands Delineated.......................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Wetlands Disturbed, Buffer Averaging, & Construction Limits....................................................................4 2.3 Wetland Erosion & Equipment Protections..........................................................................................................5 2.4 Wetland Certification, State & Federal Permitting.............................................................................................5 2.5 Wetland Buffer Reduction............................................................................................................................................5 2.6 Stormwater Management Plan...................................................................................................................................5 3.0 Compensatory Mitigation Plan (City Code 14-51-6G) 3.1 Wetland Impact Value Assessment and Replacement Ratios........................................................................6 3.2 Buffer Averagingjustification .....................................................................................................................................7 3.3 Mitigation Goals................................................................................................................................................................8 3.4 Mitigation Site Suitability Analysis...........................................................................................................................9 3.5 Plant Lists........................................................................................................................ 9 3.6 Monitoring Requirements Attachment A: Wetland Delineation Harding Property....... Attachment B: Section 404 Wetland Permit, # 2020-1098 Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 1 1.0 Executive Summary Construction of the Camp Cardinal Event Center in Iowa City, IA, will result in the permanent loss of 0.09 acre of emergent wetland area, and the temporary impact of 0.01 acre of emergent wetland area. City Code 14-51-6 of Iowa City requires wetland mitigation for the permanent wetland loss. Compensatory mitigation for this wetland area is proposed to be conducted onsite through enhancement of remaining wetland areas on the property. This wetland mitigation plan is proposed specifically to meet objectives of the Purpose of regulating development in and around wetlands in Iowa City, as specified in City Code 14-51-6A. Proposed mitigation efforts would preserve and enhance the wetland functions and values provided to the City, its residents, and the local environment through: • Preservation of existing natural stormwater retention, control of runoff, water quality improvement, ground water recharge and flood storage; • Preservation and improvement of habitat for plants, amphibians, and other wildlife; • Minimization of development impact on wetland areas through active preservation, enhancement, and management of the remaining wetland areas; • Protection of wetland areas above and beyond that of federal and state government requirements through implementation of this mitigation plan strictly and solely for the purposes of meeting City of Iowa City Code; and • Minimization of the long term environmental impact of wetland loss associated with this development, offset by increased biologic, hydrologic, and geochemical functionality of the remaining wetlands through increased species diversity and invasive species management. 2.0 Wetland Mitigation (City Code 14-51-6C) The following sections provide details of construction activities and impacts and provide reference to appropriate external documentation provided separately or as attachments to this document. Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 2 2.1 Wetlands Delineated Impact7G delineated a total of 0.63 acres of wetlands within the parcel and immediately adjacent, composed of 0.27 acre of forested wetland and 0.36 acre of emergent wetland. Please refer to Wetland Delineation Harding Property, 2019, (Attachment A) for more information. See Figure 1, below. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a review of this delineation and provided acceptance through issuance of a Section 404 Wetland Permit, # 2020-1098 (Attachment B) for the proposed Event Center development. Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 3 2.2 Wetlands Disturbed, Buffer Averaging, & Construction Limits Wetlands Disturbed A total of 0.09 acre of emergent wetlands will be removed permanently. A temporary impact of 0.01 acre will occur through operation of construction equipment within emergent wetland areas directly adjacent to a retaining wall. Wetland Buffers For reference, buffer of remaining wetlands would equal 50,015 SF (1.15 acres). Buffer averaging at this location will result in 52,015 SF (1.19 acres) of buffer area. See OPD And Sensitive areas Plan for reference, and Figure 2, below. Construction Limits Operation, storage, or any other equipment or construction materials use, not directly intended to complete wetland mitigation activities as described herein, will be strictly prohibited from remaining (preserved) wetlands and buffer areas. The limits of construction activity (not pertaining to wetland mitigation) is illustrated on the OPD And Sensitive Areas Plan and Figure 2, below. Figure 2: "Wetlands" Preliminary Site Plan Excerpt PRELIMINARY OPD AND SENSITIVE AREAS PLAN . CAMP CARDINAL EVENT CENTER a.� u�a- �•y IOWA CITY, IOWA II l PR91YW1it'60 AY1 u� n WETLANDS GMPC{,Rpik4L erc�rt c��rrEa Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc, Page 4 SENSH WE AREAS LEGEND a CONSTRUCTION LIMITS WETLANDS ®TOTAL 25A15 SF WETLANDS (DISTURBED -MITIGATION REQUIRED) 4,431 SF (17°6) .iR�Cd 1y\\\\I WETLANDS (WITHIN AVERAGED SUFFER AREA) �\ 3,665 SF (12%) TOTAL WETLANDS DISTURBED AND WITHIN BUFFER 7,406 SF (29%) �fJjffjJJf%fj, WETLAND BUFFER (AVERAGED) f 52,015 SF WETLAND BUFFER (ILLUSTRATIVE REFERENCE) 50,725 SF 15 -FOOT STREAM CORRIDOR BUFFER 9,226 SF PR91YW1it'60 AY1 u� n WETLANDS GMPC{,Rpik4L erc�rt c��rrEa Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc, Page 4 t I Ts �\ Ma — f 19 I PR91YW1it'60 AY1 u� n WETLANDS GMPC{,Rpik4L erc�rt c��rrEa Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc, Page 4 2.3 Wetland Erosion & Equipment Protections Prior to any other development activities, construction limits will be protected by silt fencing where possible and appropriate. Construction limits adjacent to wetland buffers and/or wetland areas will also be clearly marked with orange construction fencing. Please refer to the Camp Cardinal Event CenterStormwater Management Plan, prepared by MMS Consultants, for more erosion control details. 2.4 Wetland Certification, State & Federal Permitting The report, Wetland Delineation Harding Property, was prepared by Impact7G in 2019 and submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2020. Receipt and acceptance of the findings in the wetland delineation is documented by means of a Section 404 Wetland Permit, # 2020-1098 (Attachment B). Section 404 Permit # 2020-1098 provides federal and state authorization for the wetland impacts proposed in association with Camp Cardinal Event Center construction activities provided all terms and conditions of Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 39 are met. Wetland enhancements proposed herein will be conducted under NWP 27. 2.5 Wetland Buffer Reduction No wetland buffer reduction is requested. 2.6 Stormwater Management Plan Please refer to the Camp Cardinal Event CenterStormwater Management Plan, prepared by MMS Consultants, submitted separately. 3.0 Compensatory Mitigation Plan (City Code 14-51-6G) Compensatory mitigation for wetland loss as a result of construction of the Camp Cardinal Event Center includes preservation and management of all remaining wetlands within the parcel and enhancement of approximately 0.27 acre of emergent, non -forested wetland area. See Figure 3, below. The emergent wetland area is currently a monoculture of the invasive species reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), and is proposed to be converted to a sedge meadow vegetative community, qualifying as enhancement (under city code 15-51-6) to a "diverse plant associations of infrequent occurrence'. In addition, native shrubs would be established to provide forest ecotone areas and native tree species would be established along the wetland edge to increase the woody species diversity and habitat. Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 5 3.1 Wetland Impact Value Assessment and Replacement Ratios Wetland impacts proposed include permanent loss of 0.09 acre of emergent wetland and temporary disturbance of 0.01 acre of emergent wetland. Regarding relative size to the overall wetland, the proposed permanent wetland loss is reduced from previous site layouts to just under 0.1 acre of emergent wetland proposed to be lost. This wetland loss represents 16% of the total wetlands delineated onsite, a reduction of 34% from the earlier site layouts which included as much as 50% wetland loss, primarily for stormwater management. Wetland and buffer areas are maximized while providing for required parcel entry and parking requirements necessary for the desired facility. Regarding adverse impact on the overall wetland, it is reasonable to argue that there is no net adverse impact for the following reasons. • The wetlands are considered low quality, as rated by regional wetland Routine/Rapid Assessment Methodologies (Iowa & Minnesota). The wetland's vegetation is composed of 100% (monoculture) non-native and invasive reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), which provides minimal wildlife habitat and no species diversity compared to emergent wetlands with a diverse native species assemblage. Due primarily to the small wetland size, poor ecological quality, and ecological conditions of its watershed, the lost wetland provides a minimal contribution to any hydrologic, Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 6 biogeochemical, or habitat functions to the local community and watershed that are not provided by those wetlands remaining onsite. Relative to the quality of proposed wetlands lost, compensatory mitigation would, at a minimum, minimize any long term environmental impact of wetland loss associated with this development through increased biologic, hydrologic, and geochemical functionality of the remaining wetlands through increased species diversity and invasive species management. This district of Iowa City is expected to continue to be developed. The perpetual conservation of the remaining wetlands will insure the provision of continued ecological functions into the future. The perpetual conservation of the expansive, high quality buffer (as averaged) will protect those remaining wetlands from expected development pressures in the area. Replacement Ratios City Code 14-51-6, sections G1 and G2, outline standards by which wetlands should be mitigated at certain ratios or be considered "no build" areas. The proposed wetland impact areas do not fit any of the listed defining characteristics criteria for elevated mitigation ratios (2:1 or 3:1) including: • presence of threatened and endangered species or their habitat; • presence within a regulated stream corridor; • the presence of diverse plant associations of infrequent occurrence or of regional importance; • forested wetlands; • standing water throughout the calendar year; or • migratory bird habitat of significance. Therefore, a mitigation ratio of 1:1 would be considered applicable in this circumstance. Furthermore, as stated in City Code, "If said wetland or the replacement habitat is enhanced so that it contains one or more of the defining characteristics listed in subsection G1 or G2 of this section, [listed above] the required replacement ratio may be reduced to 0.5:1:' The wetland compensatory mitigation plan proposed herein is an enhancement of existing onsite wetlands from their current state. Enhancement includes one or more of the defining characteristics listed above, thus an appropriate replacement ratio in this circumstance is 0.5:1, equal to 0.045 acre of compensatory mitigation for 0.09 acre of wetland loss. Compensatory mitigation proposed below is an enhancement of 0.27 acres, equaling a replacement ration of 3:1. 3.2 Buffer Averaging Justification Regarding the need for buffer averaging, there are clear environmental and aesthetic benefits, listed below • The proposed buffer averaging results in 4% greater total area than required minimums. • The buffer averaging includes areas of distinctly higher quality vegetation than those areas that would be included in a standard (not averaged) buffer. Averaging results in an increase in species richness due to the high quality assemblage of native upland and mesic tree, shrub and herbaceous species identified, including white oak and shagbark hickory species. •- The upland species diversity is increased through averaging and provides habitat and food for aquatic wildlife in the preserved wetland. • Stream and wetland water temperature moderation will be preserved through direct shading and expanded shading of the upland watershed in areas that would otherwise be susceptible to future clearing or development. • Buffer averaging results in additional roots and down woody debris that slow water movement and increase stormwater infiltration, decreasing the frequency and intensity of downstream flooding. Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 7 The resulting expanded buffer area provides aesthetic benefits to both the public and the developer. The expanded buffer preserves woodlands that would be afforded no other protection, and that will continue to provide Camp Cardinal Road and pedestrians a wooded corridor along the entire length of the parcel. Additionally, the proposed event center will benefit directly from the established woodland landscape through screening of the view and noise of Camp Cardinal Road and Highway 218. 3.3 Mitigation Goals The proposed compensatory mitigation is composed of three specific goals for enhancement of the 0.27 acre emergent wetland area. Goals and associated benchmarks are described below. I. Invasive species management through significant reduction of the presence of invasive species Phalaris arundinacea (reed canary grass, or RCG). Near 100% dominance in absolute cover of RCG in the entire emergent wetland area results in a loss of habitat and species richness throughout the wetland. Enhancement is proposed through removal of RCG through targeted chemical and mechanical means and replacement with native wetland species, preferably with a predominance of sedge and rush species, such as those with Carex, Scirpus and Juncus Genus. RCG cannot be eliminated due to its presences in the adjacent forested wetland area as well as upstream seed sources. Some RCG management in the preserved forested wetland area may be conducted to assist in meeting enhancement goals tied to the emergent area. Performance Benchmark Required Required Proposed Proposed Wetland Impact Mitigation Compensatory Mitigation Compensatory Ratio Mitigation Area Ratio Mitigation Area 0.09 acre 0.5:1 0.045 acre 3:1 27 acre emergent 0.enhancement I. Invasive species management through significant reduction of the presence of invasive species Phalaris arundinacea (reed canary grass, or RCG). Near 100% dominance in absolute cover of RCG in the entire emergent wetland area results in a loss of habitat and species richness throughout the wetland. Enhancement is proposed through removal of RCG through targeted chemical and mechanical means and replacement with native wetland species, preferably with a predominance of sedge and rush species, such as those with Carex, Scirpus and Juncus Genus. RCG cannot be eliminated due to its presences in the adjacent forested wetland area as well as upstream seed sources. Some RCG management in the preserved forested wetland area may be conducted to assist in meeting enhancement goals tied to the emergent area. Performance Benchmark Estimated Completion Date 1 —60% reduction of RCG in emergent enhancement area 10/15/2021 (Year 1) 10/15/2023 ear 3 no more than 40% absolute cover g0/15/2025 (Year 5) 2 —90% reduction of RCG in emergent enhancement area • no more than 10% absolute cover 10/15/2022 (Year 2) II. Establish a diverse assemblage of native wetland species. Seeding and planting native species will be conducted and evaluated based on species richness/diversity and mean conservation of conservatism rating. Performance flenchmark" ' Estimated Com letionDate 3 25% cover by nativespecies 10 15/2022 Year 2 4 80% cover by native species 10/15/2023 ear 3 5 Minimum 20 native wetland species established with a mean Coefficient of Conservatism of 3.5. g0/15/2025 (Year 5) Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 8 III. Establish forest and forest ecotone strata within the emergent area. Ecotone and forest enhancement will be accomplished through planting of wetland shrubs within the enhancement area and wetland or mesic tree species on sloped areas adjacent to wetlands. Performance Benchmark zEstimated Com letion Date . 6 Native trees minimum 10 and shrubs minimum 8planted. 10/15/2022 ear 2 7 Establishment of 8 native wetland shrubs within emergent 0.69 Asclepias incarnata (Rose Milkweed) enhancement areas. Bidens aristosa (Swamp Marigold) 1.38 • Vigorously growing and fully leafed out after at least 1 full 10/15/2025 (Year 5) Aster umbellatus (Flat -Topped Aster) growing season from planting date. Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) 8 Establishment of 10 native trees established within or adjacent to 1.38 Eutrochium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed) the wetland areas. Helenium autumnale (Sneezeweed) 1.38 • Vigorously growing and fully leafed out after at least 1 full 10/15/2025 (Year 5) Iris versicolor (Northern Blue Flag) growing season from planting date. Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star) 3.4 Mitigation Site Suitability Analysis The proposed compensatory mitigation involves enhancement of existing wetland areas that were identified as meeting wetland characteristics of soil, substrate and hydrology by Wetland Scientists in 2019. Please refer to the report completed by Impact7G titled, Wetland Delineation Harding Property, 2019, (Attachment A) for more information. 3.5 Plant Lists Wetland herbaceous seeding shall consist of native species of regional ecotype with a significant component of sedge and rush genus, such as Carex, Scirpus, Juncus, and Eleocharis. Seed mixes shall contain a minimum of 30 native species. The following is an example seed mix. Botanical Name (Common Name) % by wt. Acorus americanus (Sweet Flag) 0.69 Alisma subcordatum (Mud Plantain) 1.38 Ammannia coccinea (ScarletToothcup) 0.69 Asclepias incarnata (Rose Milkweed) 4.15 Bidens aristosa (Swamp Marigold) 1.38 Boltonia asteroides (False Aster) 0.9 Aster umbellatus (Flat -Topped Aster) 0.6 Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) 0.69 Euthamia graminifolia (Grass -leaved Goldenrod) 1.38 Eutrochium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed) 0.69 Helenium autumnale (Sneezeweed) 1.38 Hibiscus laevis (Rose Mallow) 2.77 Iris versicolor (Northern Blue Flag) 3.46 Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star) 5.53 Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) 1.73 Mimulus ringens (Monkey Flower) 0.3 Oligoneuron riddellii (Riddell's Goldenrod) 0.6 Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 9 Penthorum sedoides (Ditch Stonecrop) 1.38 Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant) 1.04 Pycnanthemum virginianum (Mountain Mint) 0.69 Ranunculus sceleratus (Annual Buttercup) 1.38 Sagittaria latifolia (Common Arrowhead) 0.75 Sparganium eurycarpum (Great Bur Reed) 11.15 Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster) 1.21 Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain) 3.01 Vernonia fasciculata (Common Ironweed) 1.38 Total of WILDFLOWERS: 50.36% GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES Botanical Name (Common Name) % by wt. Bromus ciliatus (Fringed Brome) 20.48 Carex comosa (Bristly Sedge) 1.38 Carex crinita (Fringed Sedge) 4.15 Carex hysterldna (Porcupine Sedge) 3.01 Carex vulpinoidea (Brown Fox Sedge) 2.08 Eleocharis acicularis (Spike Rush) 1.38 Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye) 11.07 Glyceria grandis (Reed Manna Grass) 2.08 Scirpus atrovirens (Dark -green Bulrush) 0.69 Scirpus cyperinus (Wool Grass) 0.3 Scirpus validus (Great Bulrush) 1.51 Spartina pectinata (Cord Grass) 1.51 Totals of GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES: 49.64% Mitigation tree and shrub plantings shall consist of native species of regional ecotype. The following lists appropriate species examples and are selected for their habitat value and tolerance of environmental conditions noted at the proposed mitigation location. Due to the small area, no tree or shrub diversity requirement is recommended. Substitutions allowed providing for habitat value and site condition limitations are allowed if approved by a qualified wetland scientist. Shrub Species: Commoi4 name Species Name r Buttonbush Ce halanthusoccidentalis Rose mallow Hibiscus laevis Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Tree Species: Ccunmon name; , S ecies Name ' Sycamore Platanusoccidentalis Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa Pecan Carya illinoensls River Birch Betula rii ra Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 10 3.6 Monitoring Requirements Wetlands will be monitored by a qualified wetland scientist. Monitoring will occur during the growing season, at least 2 times annually, to assess the status of mitigation goals stated above. An annual report will be provided to the City of Iowa City by December 31st of each monitoring year, detailing the following: 1. Data on plant species diversity and the extent of plant cover established in the enhanced wetland; 2. Wildlife presence; 3. Data on water regimes, water chemistry, soil conditions and ground and surface water interactions; and 4. Proposed alterations or corrective measures to address deficiencies identified in the created or enhanced wetland, such as a failure to establish a vegetative cover or the presence of invasive or foreign species. Annual monitoring and reporting will be conducted for a minimum of 5 years. At the end of 5 years and/or when all Mitigation Goal Benchmarks are achieved, compensatory monitoring and reporting will cease upon concurrence of the City of Iowa City. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client, and for specific application to the project discussed. To the best of my knowledge the above statements, attachments, including those labeled and identified as enclosures, and all conclusionsare true, accurate, and based on current environmental principles and science. No warranties, eitherexpressed or implied, are intended or made. In the event that changes in the nature, design or location of the project as shown are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained on this form shall not be considered valid unless Impact7G, Inc. reviews the changes and either verifies or modifies the conclusions of this form in writing. This report has been prepared by: �..s...,� Prepared by: Chant Eicke, PWSVZ&,,",Itw ;r` Date Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Page 11 Attachment A: Wetland Delineation Harding Property Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Attachment A Attachment B: Section 404 Wetland Permit, # 2020-1098 Camp Cardinal Event Center Wetland Mitigation Impact7G, Inc. Attachment B Wetland Delineation Harding Property Prepared for: Jon Harding 709 Normandy Dr. Iowa City, IA 52246 Prepared by: IMPACT%G Impact7G, Inc. 310 Second St. Coralville, Iowa 52241 Project #: Harding -001 December 2, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents 1.0 Executive Summary............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 1.1 Purpose & Need............................................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Location.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Summary Findings......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Methodology: Delineation of Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S ............................................................................ 2 2.1 Wetlands............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2.2 Streams & Tributaries................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.3 Ditches.................................................................................................................................................................................................2 3.0 Discussion of Findings....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 3.1 Current Conditions.........................................................................................................................................................................3 3.2 Wetland Determinations............................................................................................................................................................. 3 3.3 Streams & Tributaries................................................................................................................................................................... 3 4.0 Regulatory Review.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 5.0 Conclusions............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 References...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 FigureA: Wetland Delineation Map.................................................................................................................................................... 7 FigureB: Location Map............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Figure C: USGS Topo 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map (1:24,000)................................................................................................. 9 Figure D: Soils and National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map................................................................................................10 Figure E: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer & IA Streams.................................................................................................. 11 AppendixA: Photos................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Appendix B: Wetland Delineation Data Sheets............................................................................................................................ 15 Wetland Delineation Report Page 1 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 1.0 Executive Summary 1.1 Purpose & Need Impact7G was contracted by Jon Harding to complete a wetland delineation investigation for a proposed urban development. The intent of this wetland investigation is to document existing site conditions, at the time of delineation, as may be of consequence to any potential regulatory compliance needs. 1.2 Location Street Address: NW corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard Township: 79N Range: 07W Section: 12 Quarter: Southeast See Figure B for Location Map. 1.3 Summary Findings Impact7G delineated a total of 0.63 acres of wetlands within the project boundary, composed of 0.27 acre of forested wetland and 0.36 acre of emergent wetland. Potential jurisdiction of wetlands by state or federal agencies is not discussed in this report. 2.0 Methodology: Delineation of Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. 2.1 Wetlands Field analysis was completed using the routine onsite determination method defined in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987) and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region (USACE, 2010). Delineation data points and wetland boundaries were recorded across the site and associated shapefiles are available upon request. 2.2 Streams & Tributaries For the purposes of this report, streams & tributaries are characterized by having both a defined bed and bank, and an ordinary high water mark (CHWM). 2.3 Ditches Any areas identified as ditches within the project area were specifically designed and are maintained to promote roadway or other drainage. Ditches exhibiting wetland characteristics (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, or wetland hydrology), that were constructed in upland areas are not identified as wetlands or other waters of the U.S. For the purposes of this report, ditches or portions of ditches meeting wetland characteristics that were likely constructed in pre-existing wetlands and/or intersect existing wetlands, or Wetland Delineation Report Page 2 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 other waters of the U.S., are identified as wetlands. Furthermore, ditches are distinguished herein from streams or tributaries if they lack a defined bed and bank, ordinary high water mark, and perennial flow. 3.0 Discussion of Findings Wetland delineation fieldwork was completed on October 17, 2019 by: Chant Eicke, PWS, Certified Wetland Delineator 3.1 Current Conditions The investigation area consists of a forested hillside consisting of two converging drainageways, which slope down to a partially forested, topographically low basin, draining to the southeast via a road culvert. The lot is undeveloped except for an access road crossing a ravine (along the eastern property boundary that appears to have been placed in 2014 - 2015) and minor disturbances associated with tree removal activities. Based on the Weekly Palmer Drought Indices, long term conditions through the week of October 12 were extremely moist for this region of Iowa. Rainfall conditions on the day of the delineation and immediately preceding fieldwork were seasonally normal. US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapping identifies an impoundment or pond which generally corresponds to the field delineated emergent wetland. SSURGO soil data indicates an area mapped as Water in the low -landscape areas, which also corresponds to wetlands identified during field investigation (Figure D). USGS 24,000 topographic mapping includes a blue line stream that is consistent with stream indicators identified during field investigations (Figure C). 3.2 Wetland Determinations Impact7G delineated 0.63 acre of emergent and forested wetlands within the investigation area. Emergent wetlands are characterized as reed canary grass -dominated low -landscape areas subject to frequent flooding and high water tables. Low-level impoundment of the wetland drainageway has been caused by installation of a culvert that drains under Camp Cardinal Road to the east. Floodplain forest areas are dominated by reed canary grass and black willow trees and are slightly higher and drier than emergent areas to the east. A stream flows through the forested wetland roughly following the northern toe of slope. Table 1: Delineated Wetland Areas Cowardin Classification) Palustrine Wetland Class Total Acres Emergent 0.36 Forested 0.27 See also: Figure A: Wetland Delineation Map Appendix A: Photos Appendix B: Wetland Delineation Datasheets 3.3 Streams & Tributaries Cardinal Creek South Branch (USGS Topo Maps) is located within the project area and is illustrated on Figure A. The tributary enters the property through a culvert in the southwest and flows generally to the east before losing a defined bed and bank in the emergent wetland to the east. The emergent wetland drains through a Wetland Delineation Report Page 3 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 culvert to the east, under Camp Cardinal Road. This stream is named on USGS topographic mapping and is included in the Stream Centerlines of Iowa dataset provided by Iowa GeoDATA. Within the project area, the tributary is described as follows: • 302 linear feet • 2.5 feet average width • 4 inch general depth • well connected with floodplain • silty substrate • perennial flow • functionally compromised due to the length of culverted portions of the waterway immediately upstream from the investigation area. Noted evidence of the CHWM include: a clear, natural line impressed on the bank; shelving; changes in the character of soil; destruction of terrestrial vegetation; and the presence of litter and debris. 4.0 Regulatory Review The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates the discharge of dredged or fill materials into all regulated waters of the United States (WATERS), including wetlands and streams, in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (USAEWES Environmental Laboratory, 1987). The process of jurisdictional Determination, conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, may determine that all or part of the WATERS delineated for this project are considered regulated. Based on the information provided, it appears this project may involve filling part of WATERS and therefore may require permits from the Corps of Engineers and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources prior to beginning work. The Corps of Engineers normally requires acquisition of a Section 404 permit and mitigation when any WATERS impact is proposed. In general, there are two types of permits as described below. Nationwide Permits: A nationwide permit is generally the simplest form of the 404 permits. Wetland loss of 1/2 acre or less is typically permitted under a Nationwide Permit. Stream impacts of 300 linear feet or less are typically permitted under a Nationwide Permit. This permit often requires preconstruction notification to the Corps for impacts to as little as 1/10 of an acre or less. Generally, this permit takes 30 to 45 days to obtain. Individual Permits: An individual permit requires a full public interest review. A Public Notice is distributed to all known interested persons. After evaluating comments and information received, a final decision on the application is made. The permit decision is generally based on the outcome of a public interest balancing process in which the benefits of the project are balanced against the detriments. A permit will be granted unless the proposal is found to be contrary to the public interest. Processing time usually takes 60 to 120 days unless a public hearing is required or an environmental statement must be prepared. During the permitting process for either type of permit, the Corps of Engineers requires that applicants first establish that impacts to WATERS cannot be avoided. Permit applicants then must demonstrate that reasonable efforts to minimize impacts to WATERS have been made in the design and construction plans. Having taken the first two steps, applicants then must provide a plan for compensation, usually through mitigation, for unavoidable impacts. In general, our experience has been that the Corps requires in-kind mitigation be done at a minimum ratio of one (1) to one (1) but may require a compensation ratio of 1.5:1 to 2.5:1 (i.e., two and one-half acres of constructed wetland for every one acre of impact) in some circumstances. Wetland Delineation Report Page 4 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 5.0 Conclusions Impact7G delineated a total of 0.63 acres of wetlands within the investigation area, including 0.36 acres of forested wetland and 0.27 acre of emergent wetland. Cardinal Creek South Branch, a functionally compromised perennial tributary to Clear Creek, is also present within the investigation area. If proposed activities will impact these areas, consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Iowa Department of Natural resources is strongly recommended. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client, and for specific application to the project discussed. To the best of my knowledge the above statements, attachments, including those labeled and identified as enclosures, and all conclusions are true, accurate, and based on current environmental principles and science. No warranties, either expressed or implied, are intended or made. In the event that changes in the nature, design or location of the project as shown are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained on this form shall not be considered valid unless Impact7G, Inc. reviews the changes and either verifies or modifies the conclusions of this form in writing. This report has been prepared by: Prepared by: Chant Eicke, PWS Reviewed by: Will Downey, Environmental Specialist Wetland Delineation Report Impact7G, Inc. Date Page 5 December 2019 References Hurt, G.W. (ed.), 2006. Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States, Version 6.0. USDA, NRCS, Baltimore, MD. USAEWES Environmental Laboratory, 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2005. Subject: Ordinary High Water Mark Identification. Regulatory Guidance Letter No. 05-05. Date: 12/7/2005. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region. ERDC/EL TR -08-27. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. "Weekly Palmer Drought Indices." National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Department of Commerce, 3 October 2019, https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/temp-and-precip/drought/weekly-palmers/ GIS & Mapping Layer Sources All field data shown on maps for wetlands, waterways, bat tree habitat, and data points field -collected and post -processed using ArcGIS by Impact7G Inc.. Aerial photography provided by Iowa GEODATA (ArcGIS Server) Source: https://geodata.iowa.gov/ Base -mapping data provided by Iowa GEODATA, including: • 2 -foot contour lines • USGS 24,000 Topographic Mapping • National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapping • Stream Centerlines in Iowa • Source: https://eeodata.iowa.gov/ Digital SSURGO Soils Data provided by USDA data gateway. Source: http://datagateway.nres.usda.govI Wetland Delineation Report Page 6 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 Figure A: Wetland Delineation Map Wetland Delineation Report Page 7 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 Figure B: Location Map I I I I I t I 0 A MELROSE AVE a� v z Gp4 w a v � J Q Q GP a L y�LlH �F<+p `tn41N�L BLVD as� ro 2y a N8 "7z- MELROSE 7G 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Miles Q Investigation Area Burr j 0b asp' �� yrs fJut4c+nu`,� LJ z a LU x SW T� ISE F Tp2r8s 0�{ < r 4�Galway. 9GF zMPncn9? Wetland Delineation Report Page 8 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 Figure D: Soils and National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map MUSYM Mapunit Name M163G Fayette silt loam, till plain, 25 to 40 percent slopes M163D2 Fayette silt loam, till plain, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded M163F2 Fayette silt loam, till plain, 18 to 25 percent slopes, eroded W Water -- 8002 Clinton silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded MIMF2 50 100 150 200 Feet N ifl Investigation Area Hydric Presence NWT = 100% 166-99% 1 dL i 729B i I R1163D3 0% e D 33-65% 1- 32% TMPACT79 0% Wetland Delineation Report Page 10 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 a h .,. W CW ] *' Noll%'� f - ■e ■ ■ 00� ■ ►np E. iw J Im act7G Inc -1-112.712019 P FSA,'GeoEye, CNES1Aifrbus D5 of Iowa co rtesv- Iowa GeoDATA Appendix A: Photos Photo 1: Data Point E-1 Date: 10/17/2019 Direction: south Photo 2: Extension of emergent wetland north of the access road (data point E-1) Date: 10/17/2019 Direction: northeast Photo 3: Data Point F-1 Date: 10/17/2019 Direction: east Wetland Delineation Report Page 12 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 / 4aw �'� 7 9g •, � r � �s . 3 jyk r a. l -!r / 4aw �'� 7 9g •, � r � Photo 7: SW Culvert Outlet Date: 10/17/2019 Culvert that conveys the tributary into the Investigation Area, from under Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Highway 218. Inlet the tributary E)n Area, under Wetland Delineation Report Page 14 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 Appendix B: Wetland Delineation Data Sheets See Figure A: Wetland Delineation Map for data point locations. Wetland Delineation Report Page 15 Impact7G, Inc. December 2019 Wetland Determination Data Form - Midwest Region Project/Site: Harding -001 Sensitive Areas Environmental Investigation City/County: Johnson Date: 10/17/2019 Applicant/Owner: Jon Harding Investigator(s): Impact7G Inc. (C. Eicke) Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):drainageway Slope (%) 0-2% Latitude(dd): 41.660346 Soil Map Unit Name: WATER State: IA Sample Point: E-1 Section, Township, Range: Section12, T79N, R07W Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Longitude(dd): -91.599466 Datum NAD 1983 UTM Zone 15N Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes V No ❑ (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? ❑v] No ❑ Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) Summary of FindingS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation present? W Is the Sampled Area Wetland d❑ Wetland Type: Hydric Soil present? W within a Wetland?wet prairie Non -Wetland ❑ Remarks: Wetland Hydrology present? ❑� Reed canary grass -dominated marsh is mapped as WATER on SSURGO soils and Pond/Impoundment on National Wetland Inventory. Vegetation Tree Stratum: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plot size: 30ft radius, DBH >: Common Name Sapling/Shrub Stratum: 1. 2. 3 4 5 Plot size: 15' radius Common Name Herbaceous Stratum: 1 Phala 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Plot size: 5' radius Common Name Absolute Dominant % Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet: 0 I Number of Dominant Species 0 That Are OBL, FACW, OR FAC: 1 (A) 0 Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 0 Percent of Dominant Species 0 That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B) 0 = Total Cover Prevelance Index worksheet: 0 0 Total % Cover of: Multiply by: 0 OBL species: 0 x 1 0 0 FACW species: 100 x 2 200 0 I FAC species: 0 x 3 0 FACU species: 0 x 4 0 0 = Total Cover UPL species: 0 x 5 0 100 YES rFACW Column Totals: 100 (A) 200 (B Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.00 0 0 0 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is >50% ❑d Prevalence Index is <_3.0' ❑ Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a 0 0 0 0 separate sheet) 0 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 0 I 100 =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology Vine Stratum: Plot size: 30ft radius, > 1 m t Common Name must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1.0 C 2. 0 _ Hydrophytic Vegetation Yes ❑� Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) 0 =Total Cover Present? No ❑ US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region Soils I Sample Point: E_1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type, Loc2 Texture Remarks: 0-1 10YR 3/2 sil saturated 1-2 10YR 4/3 sil 2-18 10YR 4/1 7.5YR 4/6 20 C M sil depletions become more numerous with depth 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol (Al) [-]Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑Histic Epipedon (A2) [-]Sandy Redox (S5) [-]Black Histic (A3) [-]Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) F-] Stratified Layers (A5) F-] Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ❑2 cm Muck (A10) F./-] Depleted Matrix (F3) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (All 1) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6) F-] Thick Dark Surface (Al2) F-] Depleted Dark Surface (F7) F-] Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) F-] Redox Depressions (F8) ❑5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) [7] Iron Deposits (65) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (inches): Soil Remarks: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3 F-] Coast Prairie Redox (A16) ❑Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) [-]Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. iyui Uiugy Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) ❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139) ❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna (1313) [.-/]Saturated in Upper 12" (A3) [-]True Aquatic Plants (1314) [-]Water Marks (131) [-]Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) [-]Sediment Deposits (132) [-]Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) ❑ Drift Deposits (B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) [7]Algal Mat or Crust (64) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) [7] Iron Deposits (65) [7]Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) ❑ Gauge or Well Data (D9) ❑Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68) ❑Other (Explain in Remarks) Yes ❑I/ Hydric Soil Present? No ❑ Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) ❑Surface Soil Cracks (136) 0 Drainage Patterns (1310) ❑Dry -Season Water Table (C2) [-]Crayfish Burrows (C8) [-]Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) ❑Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) F./]Geomorphic Position (D2) F./]FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No d❑ Depth (inches) Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No �/❑ Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes El No ❑ Saturation Present? Yes ❑d No ❑ Depth (inches): 0 (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Hydrology Remarks: Areas of inundation to a 4" depth in adjacent areas. Located within a steep ravine with culvert that connects drainage areas to the north of an access roadway. The wetland area is impounded by the high elevation of a culvert that drains to the east and under Camp Cardinal Road. US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region Wetland Determination Data Form - Midwest Region Project/Site: Harding -001 Sensitive Areas Environmental Investigation City/County: Johnson Date: 10/17/2019 Applicant/Owner: Jon Harding Investigator(s): Impact7G Inc. (C. Eicke) Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): interfluve Slope (%) 0-2% Latitude(dd): 41.659949 Soil Map Unit Name: WATER State: IA Sample Point: F-1 Section, Township, Range: Section12, T79N, R07W Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Longitude(dd): -91.599824 Datum NAD 1983 UTM Zone 15N Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes V No ❑ (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? ❑� No ❑ Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) Summary of FindingS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation present? W Is the Sampled Area Wetland d❑ Wetland Type: Hydric Soil present? W within a Wetland? Non -Wetland ❑ floodplain forest Remarks: Wetland Hydrology present? W Forested floodplain along a stream tributary. Vegetation 1 Cornus racemosa 2. 3. 4. 5. Herbaceous Stratum: 1 Phala 2 Sollda 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Gray Dogwood Plot size: 5' radius Common Name Reed Canary Grass Canadian Goldenrod 2 Absolute Dominant FAC Tree Stratum: Plot size: Sort radius, DBH >: Common Name % Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet: 1 Salix nigra Black Willow 80 YES OBL Number of Dominant Species I That Are OBL, FACW, OR FAC: 3 (A) 2. 0 OBL species: 80 x 1 80 0 0 Total Number of Dominant 3 Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. 0 0 0 Percent of Dominant Species 5. FAC species: 12 x 3 36 That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B) 80 = Total Cover x 4 8 2 Sapling/Shrub Stratum: Plot size: 15' radius Common Name Prevelancelndex worksheet: 1 Cornus racemosa 2. 3. 4. 5. Herbaceous Stratum: 1 Phala 2 Sollda 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Gray Dogwood Plot size: 5' radius Common Name Reed Canary Grass Canadian Goldenrod 2 NO FAC Total % Cover of: Multiply by: 0 OBL species: 80 x 1 80 0 FACW species: 100 x 2 200 0 0 I FAC species: 12 x 3 36 FACU species: 2 x 4 8 2 = Total Cover UPL species: 0 x 5 0 100 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 rFACW Column Totals: 194 (A) 324 (B FACU Prevalence Index = B/A = 1.67 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is >50% ❑d Prevalence Index is <_3.0' ❑ Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 102 =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology Vine Stratum: Plot size: Sort radius, > i m t Common Name must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1 Toxicodendron radicans Eastern Poison Ivy 10 YES FAC 2 0 _ I Hydrophytic Vegetation Yes ❑� Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) 10 =Total Cover Present? No ❑ US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region Soils I Sample Point: F_1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks: 0-1 10YR 3/2 c M sil saturated 1-5 10YR 4/2 7.5YR 4/6 10 C M sil 5-14 10YR 4/1 5YR 4/6 20 C M sil 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol (Al) [-]Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑Histic Epipedon (A2) [-]Sandy Redox (S5) [-]Black Histic (A3) [-]Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) ❑Stratified Layers (A5) F-] Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ❑2 cm Muck (A10) F./-] Depleted Matrix (F3) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6) F-] Thick Dark Surface (Al2) F-] Depleted Dark Surface (F7) F-] Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) F-] Redox Depressions (F8) ❑5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) [7] Iron Deposits (65) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (inches): Soil Remarks: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3 F-] Coast Prairie Redox (A16) ❑Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) [-]Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. iyui Uiugy Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) ❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139) ❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna (1313) [.-/]Saturated in Upper 12" (A3) [-]True Aquatic Plants (1314) [-]Water Marks (131) [-]Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) [-]Sediment Deposits (132) [-]Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) ❑ Drift Deposits (B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) [7]Algal Mat or Crust (64) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) [7] Iron Deposits (65) [7]Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) ❑ Gauge or Well Data (D9) ❑Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68) ❑Other (Explain in Remarks) Yes ❑I/ Hydric Soil Present? No ❑ Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) ❑Surface Soil Cracks (136) 0 Drainage Patterns (1310) ❑Dry -Season Water Table (C2) [-]Crayfish Burrows (C8) [-]Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) ❑Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) F./]Geomorphic Position (D2) F./]FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No d❑ Depth (inches) Water Table Present? Yes El No �/❑ Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ❑ Saturation Present? Yes ❑d No ❑ Depth (inches): 0 (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Hydrology Remarks: A stream channel enters the wetland from a culvert leading under Camp Cardinal Boulevard to the southwest. The wetland area is somewhat impounded by the high elevation of a culvert that drains the stream to the east and under Camp Cardinal Road. The forested area is slighly higher in elevation than the emergent area to the east (data poin E-1). US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region Wetland Determination Data Form - Midwest Region Project/Site: Harding -001 Sensitive Areas Environmental Investigation City/County: Johnson Date: 10/17/2019 Applicant/Owner: Jon Harding State: IA Sample Point: F-2 Investigator(s): Impact7G Inc. (C. Eicke) Section, Township, Range: Section12, T79N, R07W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%) >14% Latitude(dd): 41.660081 Longitude(dd): -91.599818 Datum NAD 1983 UTM Zone 15N Soil Map Unit Name: Fayette silt loam, till plain, 25 to 40 percent slopes Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? Yes W No ❑ (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are "Normal Circumstances" present? ❑V- No ❑ (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) Summary of FindingS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ❑ Is the Sampled Area Wetland ❑ Wetland Type: Hydric Soil present? ❑ within a Wetland? Non -Wetland E-/] Remarks: Wetland Hydrology present? ❑ Upland data point, upslope from all wetland areas. Vegetation Tree Stratum: 1 Ulmus rubra 2 Celtis occidentalis 3 Prunus serotina 4 Carya ovata 5 Quercus palustris Sapling/Shrub Stratum: Plot size: 15' radius Common Name 1 Lonicera maackii Amur Honeysuckle 2 Carya ovata Shag -Bark Hickory 3 Prunus americana American Plum 4 Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash 5 Quercus macrocarpa Burr Oak Herbaceous Stratum: Plot size: 5' radius Common Name Absolute Dominant Plot size: 30ft radius, DBH >: Common Name % Cover Species? Status Slippery Elm 60 YES l FAC Common Hackberry 40 YESFAC Black Cherry 20 _J NO I FACU Shag -Bark Hickory 10 NO I Pin Oak 5 -FACU _ NO I FACW 135 = Total Cover Sapling/Shrub Stratum: Plot size: 15' radius Common Name 1 Lonicera maackii Amur Honeysuckle 2 Carya ovata Shag -Bark Hickory 3 Prunus americana American Plum 4 Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash 5 Quercus macrocarpa Burr Oak Herbaceous Stratum: Plot size: 5' radius Common Name Total % Cover of: _ YES l NOI NOI NO I NO OBL species: 0 30 UPL FACU 5 2 UPL FACW FAC 2 2 41 = Total Cover NO 1 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 2 Actaea racemosa 3. Lonicera maackii 4 Smilax illinoensis 5 Quercus macrocarpa 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Dominance Test worksheet: Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, OR FAC: 2 (A) Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 40% (A/B) Prevelance Index worksheet: Total % Cover of: Multiply by: OBL species: 0 x 1 0 FACW species: 7 x 2 14 FAC species: 104 x 3 312 FACU species: 95 x 4 380 UPL species: 77 x 5 385 60 YES FACU Column Totals: 283 (A) 1091 (B 25 YES UPL 15 NO UPL Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.86 5 NO UPL Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 2 NO FAC ❑ Dominance Test is >50% 0 ❑ Prevalence Index is <_3.0' 0 ❑ Morphological Adaptations' (Provide 0 supporting data in Remarks or on a 0 separate sheet) 0 I ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 107 =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology Vine Stratum: Plot size: 30ft radius, > 1 m t Common Name must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1.0 C 2. 0 _ Hydrophytic Vegetation Yes ❑ Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) 0 =Total Cover Present? No ❑d US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region SODS I Sample Point: F-2 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks: 0-3 10YR 3/2 sil dry 3-12 10YR 4/4 sil 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol (Al) [-]Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑Histic Epipedon (A2) [-]Sandy Redox (S5) [-]Black Histic (A3) [-]Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) F-] Stratified Layers (A5) F-] Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ❑2 cm Muck (A10) F-] Depleted Matrix (F3) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6) F-] Thick Dark Surface (Al2) F-] Depleted Dark Surface (F7) F-] Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) F-] Redox Depressions (F8) ❑5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) [7] Iron Deposits (65) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (inches): Soil Remarks: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3 F-] Coast Prairie Redox (A16) ❑Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) [-]Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. iyui Uiugy Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) ❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139) ❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna (1313) [-]Saturated in Upper 12" (A3) [-]True Aquatic Plants (1314) [-]Water Marks (131) [-]Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) [-]Sediment Deposits (132) [-]Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) ❑ Drift Deposits (B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) [7]Algal Mat or Crust (64) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) [7] Iron Deposits (65) [7]Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) ❑ Gauge or Well Data (D9) ❑Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68) ❑Other (Explain in Remarks) Yes ❑ Hydric Soil Present? No W-1 Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) ❑Surface Soil Cracks (136) ❑ Drainage Patterns (1310) ❑Dry -Season Water Table (C2) [-]Crayfish Burrows (C8) [-]Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) ❑Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) ❑Geomorphic Position (D2) ❑FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No d❑ Depth (inches) Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No �/❑ Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Saturation Present? Yes ❑ No d❑ Depth (inches): (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Hydrology Remarks: Yes ❑ No d❑ US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region Wetland Determination Data Form - Midwest Region Project/Site: Harding -001 Sensitive Areas Environmental Investigation City/County: Johnson Date: 10/17/2019 Applicant/Owner: Jon Harding State: IA Sample Point: F-3 Investigator(s): Impact7G Inc. (C. Eicke) Section, Township, Range: Section12, T79N, R07W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): interfluve Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%) 0-2% Latitude(dd): 41.660165 Longitude(dd): -91.600271 Datum NAD 1983 UTM Zone 15N Soil Map Unit Name: Fayette silt loam, till plain, 25 to 40 percent slopes Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are Vegetation ❑ Soil ❑ or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? Yes ] No ❑ (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are "Normal Circumstances" present? ] No ❑ (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) Summary of FindingS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation present? W Is the Sampled Area Wetland d❑ Wetland Type: Hydric Soil present? W within a Wetland? Non -Wetland ❑ floodplain forest Remarks: Wetland Hydrology present? W Vegetation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Herbaceous Stratum: Piot size: 5' radius Common Name 1 Phalaris arundinacea 2 Impatiens capensis 3 Persicaria hydropiper 4 Persicaria virginiana 5 Solidago canadensis 6 Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 7. 8. 9. 10 Reed Canary Grass Spotted Touch -Me -Not Mild Water -Pepper 0 Absolute Dominant Column Totals: 116 (A) 303 (B 15 Tree Stratum: Piot size: Sort radius, DBH >: Common Name % Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet: 5 1 Ulmus rubra Slippery Elm 70 YES FAC Number of Dominant Species OBL species: 5 x 1 5 0 I That Are OBL, FACW, OR FAC: 3 (A) 2. 0 FACW species: 37 x 2 74 0 0 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) Total Number of Dominant 3 x 3 216 Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. 0 = Total Cover 0 UPL species: 0 Percent of Dominant Species 5. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B) 70 = Total Cover Sapling/Shrub Stratum: Piot size: 15' radius Common Name Prevelancelndex worksheet: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Herbaceous Stratum: Piot size: 5' radius Common Name 1 Phalaris arundinacea 2 Impatiens capensis 3 Persicaria hydropiper 4 Persicaria virginiana 5 Solidago canadensis 6 Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 7. 8. 9. 10 Reed Canary Grass Spotted Touch -Me -Not Mild Water -Pepper 0 YES YES rFACW FACW Column Totals: 116 (A) 303 (B 15 Total % Cover of: Multiply by: 0 5 2 NO NO FACU FACW OBL species: 5 x 1 5 0 0 0 FACW species: 37 x 2 74 0 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 0--1 FAC species: 72 x 3 216 FACU species: 2 x 4 8 0 = Total Cover UPL species: 0 x 5 0 20 YES YES rFACW FACW Column Totals: 116 (A) 303 (B 15 NO NO OBL FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.61 5 2 NO NO FACU FACW Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: ] Dominance Test is >50% ❑d Prevalence Index is <_3.0' ❑ Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a 2 2 0 0 separate sheet) 0 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 0 46 =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology Vine Stratum: Piot size: Sort radius, > i m t Common Name must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1.0 C 2. 0 _ Hydrophytic Vegetation Yes ❑� Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) 0 =Total Cover Present? No ❑ US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region Soils E] Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils' ❑Histic Epipedon (A2) E] Sandy Redox (S5) El Coast Prairie Redox (A16) ❑ Black Histic (A3) Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Redox Features ❑2 cm Muck (A10) (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks: 0-2 10YR 4/1 100 10YR 4/8 15 c M sil 2-4 10YR 4/2 100 10YR 4/8 15 C M sil 4-18 10YR 3/1 100 5YR 3/6 20 C PL sil very red 10YR 6/1 2 D M Sample Point: F-3 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol (Al) E] Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils' ❑Histic Epipedon (A2) E] Sandy Redox (S5) El Coast Prairie Redox (A16) ❑ Black Histic (A3) Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) [7] Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) ❑Other (Explain in Remarks) [7]Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ❑Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) ❑2 cm Muck (A10) ODepleted Matrix (F3) E: Algal Mat or Crust (134) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation ❑Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑Depleted Dark Surface (F7) and wetland hydrology must be present, Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8) unless disturbed or problematic. [—]5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Yes IV Type: Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? No ❑ Soil Remarks: "..A....I ..... I IyUI UIUyy Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) ❑ Surface Water (Al) —./] Water -Stained Leaves (139) E] High Water Table (A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna (1313) Saturated in Upper 12" (A3) E] True Aquatic Plants (614) ❑ Water Marks (131) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) E] Sediment Deposits (62) ❑Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) ❑ Drift Deposits (133) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) E: Algal Mat or Crust (134) ❑Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Iron Deposits (135) ❑Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) ❑ Gauge or Well Data (D9) E] Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) Other (Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No ❑d Depth (inches) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) F-1 Surface Soil Cracks (136) 0 Drainage Patterns (610) ❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) ❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8) F-] Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) F./]Geomorphic Position (D2) 0 FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No W Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Saturation Present? Yes ❑d No ❑ Depth (inches): 6" (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Hydrology Remarks: Yes❑ No ❑ US Army Corps of Engineers Impact7G, Inc. Midwest Region NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at which the Council will consider: An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. (REZ20-0001) An ordinance vacating and conveying approximately 2,514 square feet of public right-of-way, north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane. (VAC20-0001) An ordinance vacating and conveying approximately 1,444 square feet of public right-of-way within the western 10 ft. of St. Matthias Alley, adjacent to parcel number 1002334001. (VAC20- 0002) 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- fruehling(c)iowa-city.org. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 17, 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 telephone the City Clerk at 319/356-5043. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to participate. Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2020 —7:00 PM ELECTRONIC FORMAL MEETING FINAL MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sarah Hektoen, Kirk Lehmann, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Luke Newton, Jon Harding, Jon Marner, Chant Eicke, Ryan Wade, Jeff Clark, William Means Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 the Commission set a public hearing for November 5, 2020 on an application to amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan, to expand the West Riverfront Subdistrict to include approximately 3.16 acres south of Myrtle Avenue, west of Riverside Drive, north of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, and east of Olive Street. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-0001, a proposal to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Lane from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned District Overlay (OPD/CC-2) subject to conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, provision of a 15 -foot -wide utility easement along the property's east side. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 toward the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off of Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of the road that needs to be improved to the north property line. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of VAC20-0001 a vacation of 0.06 acres of Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane in Iowa City. By a vote of 4-2 (Martin & Nolte dissenting) the Commissions recommends approval of ANN20 0001 and REZ20-0002, a voluntary annexation of approximately 196.17 acres rezoning from County Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim Development — Single - Family Residential (ID -RS) with the following conditions: 1. The developer satisfies the comprehensive plans annexation policy, as stated in Resolution 18- 211. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of VAC20-0002, a vacation of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way south of North Dodge Street and east of 1120 North Dodge Street in Iowa City, Iowa with the amendment to just include the western tip of the alley right-of-way. By a vote of 5-1 (Townsend dissenting) the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-0008, a proposal to rezone approximately 12,000 square feet of land located at 400 North Clinton Street and 112 East Davenport Street from High -Density Multifamily Residential (RM -44) zone to Planned High Density Multifamily Residential (PRM zone subject to the following condition: 1. Substantial compliance with the site plan and elevations dated July 1, 2020 if any PRM bonus provisions or minor adjustments are requested for the property. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-005, a proposed amendment to the zoning code to allow minor adjustments in Planned High Density Multifamily Residential Zones (PRM) for new construction projects which involve preserving a separate historic structure, as illustrated in attachment one of the staff report. 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. REZ20-0001: Applicant: MMS Consultants, on behalf of Jon Harding Location: North of Camp Cardinal Boulevard, west of Camp Cardinal Road An application submitted for a Planned Development Overlay rezoning of approximately 3.18 acres of land from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. Heitner began the staff report showing an aerial view of the property as well as the zoning map The subject property is zoned P-1 with Urban Development Research Park zoning to the north, and RS -5 zoning to the east. Regarding the background on this case, Heitner stated the current owner, Jon Harding is looking to rezone this property to develop a community event center, upwards of 7000 square feet. This application triggers a level two sensitive areas plan requirement because it contains a wetland which then triggers a required Plan Development Overlay (OPD) to accompany the rezoning. Heitner explained OPDs are a little bit different from standard rezonings as there is some specific criteria that they must analyze which is laid out in the Code. Criteria number one: the density and design of the planned development will be compatible and is complimentary to adjacent development in terms of land, use, building mass and scale, relative amount of open space, traffic circulation and in general layout. Heitner explained staffs interpretation of how this proposed rezoning is affected by each of those terms. In terms of density the Code is addressing compatibility to residential development and there is no residential development associated with this plan so it's a non -factor. Regarding the Land Use proposed, the community event center is allowable by right in a CC -2 zone. In terms of open space, there will be a generous amount of open space on the property, about 1.74 acres, which includes the remaining wetland for this property, forested wetland, and buffer for the wetland. Next is the mass scale and general layout and Heitner noted the building that's proposed is about 7840 square feet, including a 2240 square foot outdoor patio. He added there's an accompanying application for a vacation along with this rezoning of about 0.06 acres of City right-of-way on Camp Cardinal Road and the event center building will be required to conform to the City's commercial site development standards. Heitner showed some elevation sketches of the proposed building, it is proposed to be about roughly two stories in size. He also showed on a map the area that's proposed to be vacated just to the east of the subject property. Next in the approval criteria is in terms of traffic circulation and the proposal only contains one access onto Camp Cardinal Road and City transportation planning staff has identified that as sufficient. Heitner did want to add that when the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for this area was discussed at a Commission meeting a couple months ago there was a quite a bit of discussion about traffic concerns but in talking about this with the transportation planning staff, they view this as potential event traffic, meaning that it's not going to be a constant 100 vehicles on site all the time, it's more similar to that of a church or something that has fairly infrequent capacity reached with its parking. Therefore only probably a handful of times a week would one see full capacity or full use of this parking lot and the transportation planning staff felt comfortable with that volume of traffic joining up with the traffic volumes that are seen on Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road. Criteria number two: the development will not overburden existing streets or utilities. Staff finds there is City water and sanitary sewer available to the site, it's currently situated on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road and those extensions can be made to the site. Heitner already covered the point on event traffic but one thing that staff is requesting as a condition of the rezoning is for the applicant to contribute $5,000 toward the improvement of Camp Cardinal Road from roughly where the road is improved to the edge of the property line which is about 25 feet as the road transitions into a rural type surface currently. The $5,000 contribution would be about 25% of that improvement cost. Criteria number three: the development will not adversely affect the use light and air, property values and privacy of neighboring properties any more than conventional development. Staff doesn't believe this will be the case, they did not request the applicant do anything like a view shed analysis or line of sight analysis but with the OPD plan, this building will be roughly two stories in height, and there will be trees preserved to the south and to the west screening the building from interstate view for the most part. Additionally, the property to the north is vacant and there is very light use to the east and therefore don't see this development as having a major impact on surrounding properties. Criteria number four: the combination of land uses and building types and any variation from the underlying zoning requirements or street standards will be in the public interest. Heitner stated again this application is not requesting any waivers to modify zoning requirements or street standards as part of this OPD. Next Heitner discussed the application in terms of compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. He stated there was an amendment passed to the City's Future Land Use Map on September 1, 2020, to change the land use from Public Private Open Space to General Commercial, therefore, this rezoning to Community Commercial would be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. In terms of Sensitive Areas Review, Heitner noted there's a few things they had to look at. The biggest sensitive area they had to review with this application was Jurisdictional Wetlands. The subject property does have a fairly sizable wetland on it and within the wetland there is a portion that would be directly impacted by the development for the construction of parking. According to City ordinance a wetland requires a 100 -foot buffer around the entirety of its perimeter, but the ordinance does allow for that buffer to be averaged down to a 50 foot buffer. He noted about 12% would cross over the buffer but the Code allows for this so long as the average buffer is equal to or greater than the square footage that would be required of the 100 -foot buffer. Heitner explained the 100 -foot buffer would come out to 50,725 square feet, and the average wetland buffer would come out to over 52,000 square feet and really what is being accomplished with the average buffer is that it would preserve the wetlands that are to the south and west of the parking area in addition to preserving the remaining wetland. About 71 % of the wetland would remain not disturbed or not within the newly average buffer. In terms of mitigation that's being proposed, they are proposing mitigation at a 3:1 ratio, which is the highest level of mitigation that's required by Code. Technically, for this development, the City would only require a 1:1 mitigation, or possibly a 0.5:1 mitigation if it was done on site. The mitigation would be comprised of 0.27 acres of emergent enhancement and Heitner stated that includes some management of invasive species reduction of up to 90% invasive species, establishing an assemblage of native wetland species within about five years of starting mitigation and also establishing forest and forest ecotone plantings to an area within the area. Heitner noted one of the other sensitive areas on this piece of property is stream corridor and there's a requirement for a 15 foot natural buffer from the stream corridor, and since the stream corridor is fairly far away from the areas to be impacted on this property staff doesn't view any real issues with the stream corridor. He noted there are some steep, critical and protected slopes on the property and under no circumstances can the protected slopes be altered. Heitner noted there is a 50 -foot buffer around the protected slopes. He noted there are also some critical slopes on this property and this plan is only proposing disturbance 2% of those slopes and City ordinance allows for disturbance up to 35%. City Engineering staff reviewed these plans and how they would impact the steep slopes and they're comfortable with this plan going forward. Staff is proposing two conditions upon recommended approval. 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, provision of a 15 -foot -wide utility easement along the property's east side. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 toward the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of the road that needs to be improved to the north property line. In terms of next steps upon approval from this Commission, the item would proceed to Council for consideration and the applicant would be required to submit a final Sensitive Areas Development Plan and Site Plan, both of which would be reviewed by staff before building permits are issued. Staff recommends approval of REZ20-0001, a proposal to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Lane from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned District Overlay (OPD/CC-2) subject to conditions mentioned above. Hensch asked for clarification on rezoning a public area and wondered why this area was originally zoned P-1. Heitner explained this land was owned by the County and then was purchased by an individual sometime within the last 10 years. When the County owned the property, it was set aside for public use. The new landowner, Mr. Harding, made the request to have the Comprehensive Plan amended, which was approved a couple weeks ago, from public to general commercial. Hensch noted from the property inventory map it looks like there's been a roadway out there and some gravel, was it a storage area for other construction activities. Heitner is not exactly sure if there was really any official use associated with this property but has also heard that it was used as a storage area for other construction projects. Hensch opened the public comment. Luke Newton (MMS Consultants) noted that he is available for questions. Hensch asked about the invasive species on the property. Chant Eicke (Impact 7G) stated in the wetland area there's a significant component of reed canary grass which is an invasive non-native species. He added the forested areas are in pretty good condition. Within the average buffer area to the south and west, there's some decent sized white oak trees and some younger hickory trees. The area that is on the northside of the property (north and east) the area to be developed is in and around where that gravel storage, or whatever was going on in there, is. Eicke explained the plan is to take care of the reed canary grass problem with some good sedge meadow component in there as it's really good conditions for that. There's a little bit of sawston bull brush and indications of other good stuff in there, but it's mostly overtaken by reed canary grass. The forested areas are not quite as overtaken by reed canary because the shade helps other plants establish. Their plan will definitely increase the ecological value of the property in that area. Signs noted a little bump out of the critical slope area on the north and asked if in the proposal they are planning to install a retaining wall at the base of that area to keep it protected. Eicke replied yes at the critical slope there they will install a retaining wall along that south west edge of the parking lot to minimize the impacts further down the hillside that would further impact that critical slope. Hensch closed the public comment. Nolte moved to recommend approval of REZ20-0001, a proposal to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Lane from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned District Overlay (OPD/CC-2) subject to conditions: 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, provision of a 15 -foot -wide utility easement along the property's east side. 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 toward the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off of Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of the road that needs to be improved to the north property line. Martin seconded the motion. Hensch noted thinks this is a great development for this area, it's a difficult area that's been a historic remnant from the Old County Poor Farm when it was cut off from 218 being constructed. It's a difficult parcel to develop with some interesting features and this looks like it will actually improve several of the features to the positive betterment for the community. Signs agreed and noted they've done a really good job of trying to fit the space within the constraints of that property. He added a little farther to the south and east there is some additional commercial property that fronts on to Camp Cardinal Boulevard and there is a church to the west so it seems like an appropriate use of the parcel. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (REZ20-0001) Ordinance No. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. (REZ20-0001) Whereas, the owner, Jon Harding, has requested a rezoning of approximately 3.18 acres of land located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone; and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for general commercial development; and Whereas, there is a public need to preserve access to a preexisting cable TV utility line on the west side of Camp Cardinal Road; and Whereas, there is a public need to enhance the City's street network and roadway infrastructure to accommodate planned future development; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with reasonable conditions regarding satisfaction of public needs through the provision of a utility easement and payment toward upgrades to approximately 25 ft. of Camp Cardinal Road, the requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: Section I Approval. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein, the property described below is hereby reclassified to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2): A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 79 North, Range 7 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89°07'21"W, along the North Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 50.20 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S01 °03'05"E, along a Line parallel with and 50.20 feet normally distant Westerly from the East Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 175.17 feet; Thence S89°07'21 "W, 32.14 feet, to a Point on the West Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Road; Thence S09°21'07"W, along said West Right -of - Way Line, 239.41 feet, to its intersection with the Northerly Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Boulevard; Thence N56°24'45"W, along said Northerly Right -of -Way Line, 581.75 feet; Thence Northwesterly, 99.74 feet, along said Northerly Right -of -Way Line on an 1100.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 99.71 foot chord bears N35059'36"W, to its intersection with the North Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; Thence N89°07'21"E, along Ordinance No. Page 2 said North Line, 611.12 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Rezoning Parcel contains 3.18 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. Section II. Zoning Map. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance by law. Section III. Conditional Zoning Agreement. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance. Section IV. Certification And Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as provided by law. Section V. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section VI. 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 VII. 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 Mayor Approvedy: Attest: s r /, City Clerk City Attorney's Office nZZ- (Sara Greenwood Hektoen — 11/10/2020) Ordinance No. Page It was moved by and seconded by _ Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: First Consideration 11/17/2020 Vote for passage: AYES: Mims, Salih, Taylor, NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published Salih Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner that the Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus. Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0001) Conditional Zoning Agreement This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and Jon Harding (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Owner"). Whereas, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 3.18 acres of property located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road and has requested the land be rezoned from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone; and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for general commercial development; and Whereas, this rezoning creates public needs to preserve access to a cable TV utility line along the west side of Camp Cardinal Road and by facilitating the need for upgrades to Camp Cardinal Road; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate conditions regarding the provision of a utility easement along the property's east side, and payment of $5,000 towards upgrades to approximately 25 ft. of Camp Cardinal Road that adjacent to the subject property, the requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2019) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and Whereas, the Owner agrees to develop this property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Conditional Zoning Agreement. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Jon Harding is the legal title holder of the property legally described as: A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 79 North, Range 7 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89°07'21"W, along the North Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 50.20 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S01°03'05"E, along a Line parallel with and 50.20 feet normally distant Westerly from the East Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 175.17 feet; Thence S89°07'21"W, 32.14 feet, to a Point on the West Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Road; Thence S09021'07"W, along said West Right -of -Way Line, 239.41 feet, to its intersection with the Northerly Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Boulevard; Thence N56024'45"W, along said Northerly Right -of -Way Line, 581.75 feet; Thence Northwesterly, 99.74 feet, along said Northerly Right -of -Way Line on an 1100.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 99.71 foot chord bears N35059'36"W, to its intersection with the North Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; Thence N89°07'21 "E, along said North Line, 611.12 feet, to the Point of Beginning. 2. Owner acknowledges that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5 (2019) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on granting a rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change. 3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owner agrees that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the Zoning Code, as well as the following conditions: a. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Owner shall dedicate a 15' wide utility easement along the length of the east property line, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, and in a form of agreement acceptable to the City Attorney; and b. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Owner shall pay $5,000 to the City for the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 15-3-2K(2). 4. The conditions contained herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code §414.5 (2020), and that said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning change. 5. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, shall inure to the benefit of and bind all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties, and shall remain in full force and effect until a building permit is issued for the above-described property, upon which occurrence these conditions shall be deemed satisfied and this agreement of no further force and effect. 6. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, a agreement shall be expense. Dated this day of City of Iowa City Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest: nd that upon adoption and publication of the ordinance, this recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at the Owner's 20_ Kellie Fruehling, City Ar ed by: tw 4.0 City Attorney's Office — I k I 10120 City of Iowa City Acknowledgement: State of Iowa ) ss: Johnson County ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City Notary Public in and (Stamp or Seal) Title (and Rank) Owner Acknowledgement: State ofs�•v Countyof S�l,nson 120 by Bruce Teague Iowa City. the State of Iowa This record was acknowledged before me on 2029by, Jon Harding. N5*y Public 44 and Tor the State of Iowa MICHAEL ELLETT ksbn UE!E 820030 (Stamp or Seal) IWCOMZC,ME.pin. z Title (and Rank) (,,00tft.,y6 PrstA, NKT (3, /c My commission expires: 04P/ zoz-z 3 Item Number: 10.b. �r CITY OE IOWA CITY www.iogov.org November 17, 2020 Ordinance vacating approximately 2,514 square feet of Camp Cardinal Road and authorizing conveyance to Jon Harding. (VAC20-0001) ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report with Attachments Public Hearing Notice P&Z Minutes Ordinance To: Planning & Zoning Commission Item: VAC20-0001 Harding Event Center GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Location Map: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner Date: October 15, 2020 MMS Consultants 1917 S. Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-8282 I.stutzman@mmsconsultants.net Vacation of Camp Cardinal Road right-of- way To create adequate parking space for future development. Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way adjacent to Parcel #1112476001. 4 • q1 o tl R z O V V Approximately 2,815 square feet Vacant (open space); GATHER Neighborhood Public (P-1) Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant (open space), Interim Development, Research Park (ID -RP) East: Residential; Low Density Single - Family Residential with Planned Development Overlay (RS -5 OPD) South: Residential & Institutional; Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) & Neighborhood Public (P- 1) West: Institutional; Institutional Public (P-2) File Date: June 25, 2020 45 -Day Limitation: NA BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, MMS Consultants, is applying for a vacation of 0.06 acres of City right-of-way located on Camp Cardinal Road, north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane. The applicant is working on behalf of Jon Harding, who owns the abutting property to the west of the subject vacation area. The owner hired MMS Consulting, the applicant, to prepare three applications (Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA20-0001, OPD Rezoning REZ20-0001, and Vacation of right-of-way VAC20-0001) to allow the development of a 7,000 square foot building that would function as a community event center on the north side of the property. The conveyed right-of-way would allow the applicant to meet parking needs for the proposed development. ANALYSIS: The following factors are to be considered in evaluating a vacation request: a) Impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation; b) Impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation; c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties; d) Desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs; e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property; f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation. a) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property: The subject right-of-way to be vacated currently has no use for vehicular or pedestrian circulation and does not contain any means of access to the property to the west. b) Emergency and utility and service access: Emergency service access to this right-of-way will not be diminished by this vacation. The resulting right-of-way on Camp Cardinal Road will be 66' wide, which meets the standard width requirement for a city collector street. c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties: Currently there is no formal means of access on the property to the west of the proposed vacation. The OPD plan for the development on the property to the west shows an access point onto Camp Cardinal Road, across from the existing Camp Cardinal Road access to Gathering Place Lane to the east. d) Desirability of right of way for access or circulation needs: The subject right-of-way currently provides no purpose for access or circulation needs. City transportation planning staff has indicated that there is no need for Camp Cardinal Road to obtain more right-of-way width than the proposed 66' width, as future widening of Camp Cardinal Road is unlikely. e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property: The OPD plan for the proposed rezoning and development on the property to the west of the subject vacation will include a 15' wide utility easement. Currently, there is a cable TV utility line that runs beneath the eastern edge of the subject vacation area. The cable TV utility line will be located in the 15' wide utility easement. Staff is recommending that provision of the 15' wide public utility easement be a condition of the OPD rezoning for the property to the west. f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation: Staff has not found any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the required purchase agreement from the applicant for this right-of- way area. The City Council will need to approve the submitted purchase agreement offer. SUMMARY: The subject right-of-way currently has no practical use. The owner of the property to the west intends to purchase this land from the City at fair market value and convert the right-of-way area into an access to the proposed event center's parking area. The conveyed right-of-way will also feature a utility easement. NEXT STEPS: Upon recommendation of approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the proposed vacation will be reviewed by the City Council. The City Council will not only discuss the vacation, but also the conveyance of this land. The applicant has offered fair market value for the vacation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of VAC20-0001, a vacation 0.06 acres of the Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane in Iowa City, IA. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Vacation Exhibit Approved by: Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services NORTHWEST CORNER wUUu u ULnI l�J vle�U u u U�4� I vv u =v u u u OF THE IN AGCORBANCE WITI1 THE PLAT TNEREOF RESORBED IN PLAT SOUTHEAST QUARTER BOOK 5G AT PA&E 37 OF THE RECORDS OF TILE JOriN50N NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE COUNTY RECORDER"S OFPIGE I OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF OF THE SECTION 12-T79N-R7W SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE FIFTH P.M. FOUND 5\8" REBAR W\ OF FOUND 5\8" REBAR W\ ILLEGIBLE ALUMINUM CAP 3,7' SECTION 12-T79N-R7W ORANGE PLASTIC LS CAP NORTH OF SECTION LINE - OF THE FIFTH P.M. BOOK 482AT PAGE 49 802 SET PLASTICE SAC P\8 65 YELLOW NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER _S89'07'21'W ACCORDING TO TIE BOOK 63 50.2_0' AT PAGE 389 1267.91' 589'07'21"W — — � I \ S09.21'07"W�- I 6.65' M O 0 POINT OF BEGINNINGAIMFINH9 PLACE LANE N RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION r w 2,514 SF 0.06 AC _ o M to N m D O 'ami �I � Z CA r IQG1TIAHUly DEE[5 3 m 0 AS RECORDED IN bOGK 5202 AT PAGE L�0 O� 455 OF TdE RECORDS OF ThE �pv" / , 29.82' M JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDERS OPPICE S89'07'21 "W LnO \ OJ"�� 0 o 0 o m 'k OO� N o c � m M o m ID rn SOUTHEAST CORNER v v/�vl/� �F OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER s OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF 0 SECTION 12-T79N-R7W OF THE FIFTH P.M. FOUND IDOT BRASS PLUG BOOK 35 AT PAGE 232 0 10 25 50 75 100 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 1"=100' LOU 2 DII 1DREM CHUR pQRD� O IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT THEREOF REGORPEB IN PLAT 600N, GO AT PAOE 13g OF THE RECORPS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORPER'S 'I OFFICE PLAT OF SURVEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA LEGEND AND NOTES 0 - CONGRESSIONAL CORNER, FOUND • - PROPERTY CORNER(S), FOUND (as noted) v - PROPERTY CORNERS SET (5/8" Iron Pin w/ yellow, plastic LS Cap embossed with "MMS" ) - PROPERTY &/or BOUNDARY LINES — — - CONGRESSIONAL SECTION LINES - RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES — - CENTER LINES LOT LINES, PLATTED OR BY DEED ----------------- EXISTING EASEMENT LINES, PURPOSE NOTED R) - RECORDED DIMENSIONS (M) - MEASURED DIMENSIONS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN FEET AND HUNDREDTHS DESCRIPTION - RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 79 North, Range 7 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89°07'21 "W, along the North Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 50.20 feet, to its intersection with the West Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Road; Thence S09°21'07"W, along said West Right -of -Way Line, 6.65 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S00°40'12"E, 168.63 feet; Thence S89°07'21"W, 29.82 feet, to a Point on said West Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Road; Thence N09°21'07"E, along said West Right -of -Way Line, 171.35 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Right -of -Way Vacation contains 0.06 Acre, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. \\\Q o \ S S IIOINq C C C GLEN sem= -z_ D_M= . - MEISNER o\ 8165 0lWlPl1\VVVV�VA7A77�� SEAL I hereby certify that this land surveying document was prepared and the related survey work was performed by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Iowa. GLEN D. MEISNER P.L.S. Iowa Lic. No. 8165 My license renewal date is December 31, 20— Pages 0—. Pages or sheets covered by this seal: PZII1 M 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 Revislon 06-24-2020 PER GDM REVIEW - RLW 08-17-2020 PER CITY COMMENTS - RLW PLAT OF SURVEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. Date: 06-22-2020 Designed by: Flelcl Book No: JDM 1259 Drawn by: Scale: RLW 1 "=100' Ghecked b6DMSheet No: Project No: 1 IC 9744-004 of: 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at which the Council will consider: An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. (REZ20-0001) An ordinance vacating and conveying approximately 2,514 square feet of public right-of-way, north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane. (VAC20-0001) An ordinance vacating and conveying approximately 1,444 square feet of public right-of-way within the western 10 ft. of St. Matthias Alley, adjacent to parcel number 1002334001. (VAC20- 0002) 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- fruehling(c)iowa-city.org. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 17, 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 telephone the City Clerk at 319/356-5043. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to participate. Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2020 —7:00 PM ELECTRONIC FORMAL MEETING FINAL MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sarah Hektoen, Kirk Lehmann, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Luke Newton, Jon Harding, Jon Marner, Chant Eicke, Ryan Wade, Jeff Clark, William Means Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 the Commission set a public hearing for November 5, 2020 on an application to amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan, to expand the West Riverfront Subdistrict to include approximately 3.16 acres south of Myrtle Avenue, west of Riverside Drive, north of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, and east of Olive Street. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-0001, a proposal to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Lane from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned District Overlay (OPD/CC-2) subject to conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, provision of a 15 -foot -wide utility easement along the property's east side. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 toward the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off of Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of the road that needs to be improved to the north property line. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of VAC20-0001 a vacation of 0.06 acres of Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane in Iowa City. By a vote of 4-2 (Martin & Nolte dissenting) the Commissions recommends approval of ANN20- 0001 and REZ20-0002, a voluntary annexation of approximately 196.17 acres rezoning from County Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim Development — Single - Family Residential (ID -RS) with the following conditions: 1. The developer satisfies the comprehensive plans annexation policy, as stated in Resolution 18- 211. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of VAC20-0002, a vacation of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way south of North Dodge Street and east of 1120 North Dodge Street in Iowa City, Iowa with the amendment to just include the western tip of the alley right-of-way. By a vote of 5-1 (Townsend dissenting) the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-0008, a proposal to rezone approximately 12,000 square feet of land located at 400 North Clinton Street and 112 East Davenport Street from High -Density Multifamily Residential (RM -44) zone to Planned High Density Multifamily Residential (PRM zone subject to the following condition: 1. Substantial compliance with the site plan and elevations dated July 1, 2020 if any PRM bonus provisions or minor adjustments are requested for the property. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-005, a proposed amendment to the zoning code to allow minor adjustments in Planned High Density Multifamily Residential Zones (PRM) for new construction projects which involve preserving a separate historic structure, as illustrated in attachment one of the staff report. 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. VAC20-0001: Applicant: MMS Consultants, on behalf of Jon Harding Location: North of Camp Cardinal Boulevard, west of Gathering Place Lane An application submitted for a vacation of approximately 2,514 square feet of public right-of-way. Heitner stated this vacation is the third of three applications associated with this development. First was the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, second was the rezoning that was just discussed, and third is this vacation. Heitner showed the plat for the vacation and noted one thing that was a little bit of a challenge with this vacation is that Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street requires 33 feet of right-of- way from the road centerline to the property line. He added there's a number of factors that staff looks at with vacations. First is vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property. Heitner stated right now this area isn't used for anything and there is no vehicular or pedestrian circulation uses to be concerned about. Second is emergency and utility service access. Again, there won't be any effect, the current right-of-way has no navigable purpose. Third is the impact on access of adjacent properties. Currently there are no formal means of access for the property and the OPD shows an access point onto Camp Cardinal Road to the west so there would be no real effect to the formal means of access with this vacation. Fourth is desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs. City transportation planning staff indicated that a basically a 66 -foot right-of-way for Camp Cardinal Road or 33 feet from centerline to property line is plenty sufficient and any future widening of Camp Cardinal Road is unlikely. Fifth is the location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property. As discussed in the rezoning application, staff is recommending a 15 -foot -wide utility easement within this area to the property line going west and that is because there is an existing cable TV utility line that runs along the far east side of the property. Finally, sixth is any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation and staff hasn't found any other relevant factors pertaining to this requested vacation. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the required purchase agreement from the applicant for this right-of-way and Council will also need to approve that submitted purchase agreement offer along with the vacation request. In summary Heitner stated the right-of-way really has no practical use, it is just vegetation and grassland right now. The owner of the property the west intends to purchase the vacated and conveyed land at fair market value and convert the right-of-way into access for the proposed event center's parking area. The conveyed right-of-way would also feature a utility easement. Upon recommendation of approval by this Commission, the proposed vacation will be reviewed by Council and as mentioned Council will discuss the vacation as well as the conveyance. Staff recommends approval of VAC20-0001, a vacation of 0.06 acres of Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane in Iowa City. Signs asked if the 4 sq. ft. at the very tippy north end is excluded from this vacation or are there any issues there. Heitner confirmed that only the right triangle shown on the map would be included in this vacation and he doesn't believe there are any additional issues to consider right. Hensch asked if the City will get an appraisal and then the vacated right-of-way will be sold to the parcel owner at that price. Hekteon said they are not requiring an appraisal; the City will use the assessed value of the adjacent land as the purchase price. Hensch opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments nor questions for the applicants, nor any member of the public, Hensch closed the public hearing. Nolte moved to recommend approval of VAC20-0001 a vacation of 0.06 acres of Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane in Iowa City. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (VAC20-0001) Ordinance No. Ordinance vacating approximately 2,514 square feet of Camp Cardinal Road and authorizing conveyance to Jon Harding (VAC20-0001) Whereas, the applicant, Jon Harding, has requested that the City vacate and convey to him approximately 2,514 square feet of the Camp Cardinal Road public right-of-way adjacent to property he owns; and Whereas, this portion of the Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way is not currently utilized by the public for access or circulation, and no public water and sanitary sewer utilities exist on this portion of the right-of-way; and Whereas, upon development of the adjacent property, however, it will be necessary for utilities to be installed therein; Whereas, at its meeting on October 15, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation subject to a utility easement; and Whereas, Staff has determined that this portion of Camp Cardinal Road serves no benefit to the public and recommends approval of the vacation and conveyance; and Whereas, at its November 2, 2020, Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to consider the conveyance of this right-of-way to Jon Harding, authorizing publication of public notice of the proposed conveyance and setting a date and time for public hearing on this matter; and Whereas, following public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance of the subject property is in the public interest. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I Vacation. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates that portion of public right-of-way described as follows: A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 79 North, Range 7 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89007'21"W, along the North Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 50.20 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S01°03'05"E, along a Line parallel with and 50.20 feet normally distant Westerly from the East Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 175.17 feet; Thence S89°07'21"W, 32.14 feet, to a Point on the West Right -of -Way Line of Camp Cardinal Road; Thence N09021'07"E, along said West Right -of -Way Line, 178.00 feet, to its intersection with the North Line of said Southeast Quarter Ordinance No. Page 2 of the Southeast Quarter, and the Point of Beginning, as shown on the attached Vacation Exhibit. Section II. Conveyance. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized, upon approval of the City Attorney, to execute all documents necessary to convey any interest in the above-described property to Jon Harding via quit claim deed for $847.22, subject to a utility easement in a form approved by the City Attorney, and to record the same at Jon Harding's expense. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to carry out any actions necessary to consummate the conveyance as required by law. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. 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 V. Effective Date. 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ANDREW Point of Beginning. Said Right -of -Way Acquisl9on contains 4 square feet and is P rl 1ESMERIAN subject to easements and restrictions of record. CHURCH a PA6r I• ®NE I bereby aruty Not Mb land surveying doaereent Was PreI and IMen AG[[3wY.L mrR M Rwi Mched e inwPw, waw nae pWbri by me a under Ony dYaet N ll I MFMLm N M P r NP Pascal sopwWwas, ad Mat I am a duly eed Professional Land AT Pled M W TK RPCLPOd a .y 981„D,t,IA( SIoI under Me bre Of Me State of Iowa. m M2vaaN raNry PPGdMSa f1"� aPre a � � 2G T.4a 1 y9 OlJ3I�y� GIEN D. MDSMR D. P1.5. lova tic. No. 6185 ®V • �� .." date My Paer Or shxM averW by Bds ssd: 1 J1 y Ramex b OxenNsr 31.20-4 r �1 SEAL M M CML ENGINEERS LAND PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS 1917 S. GILBERT ST. IOWA CIN, IOWA 52240 (319)351-8282 www. mmeconsultanis.not PLAT OF SURVEY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION A PORTION OFTHE BQIMENST ER F E11 ouWNOSERMON IZ. TOWNSHIP TO NORTH. 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ATTACHMENTS: Description staff Report with Attachments Correspondence Public Hearing Notice P&Z Minutes Ordinance To: Planning & Zoning Commission Item: VAC20-0002 St. Mathias Alley Vacation GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant/Property Owner: Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Location Map: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: STAFF REPORT Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner Date: October 15, 2020 J+M Civil Design, LLC 2550 Middle Road, Suite 602 Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-345-3470 calisseQ'mcivildesign.com Vacation of St. Mathias Alley right-of- way To accommodate a pick-up window and drive aisle St. Mathias Alley right-of-way adjacent to Parcel #1002334001. Approximately 1,500 square feet Vacant (open space); Community Commercial (CC -2) Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: File Date: 45 -Day Limitation: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: North: Community Commercial With Planned Development Overlay (OPD CC -2) East: Low Density multi -family residential (RM -12) and St. Joseph Cemetery South: Low Density multi -family residential (RM -12) West: Community Commercial (CC -2) September 24, 2020 NA The applicant, J+M Civil Design, LLC, is applying for a vacation of 1,500 square feet of City right-of-way located on St. Mathias Alley, between 1120 N. Dodge St. and Saint Joseph Cemetery. The applicant is working on behalf of Ryan Wade who is working to purchase the property west of the subject vacation area. J+M Civil Design, LLC, the applicant, prepared this vacation application to prepare for the redevelopment and reuse of 1120 N. Dodge Street that would function as mixed use building with a pick-up window and drive aisle on the ground floor and apartment above. The conveyed right-of-way would allow the applicant to accommodate a drive aisle for the pick-up window. ANALYSIS - The following factors are to be considered in evaluating a vacation request: a) Impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation; b) Impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation; c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties; d) Desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs; e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property; f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation. a) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property: The existing alley right-of-way extends from N. Dodge Street west to St. Clement Street. However, the alley is improved only near N. Dodge St. and provides access only to 1120 N. Dodge Street and Saint Joseph Cemetery. Although the existing right-of-way is 30' between the Cemetery and 1120 N. Dodge St. the remainder of the right-of-way is 20'. See Figure 1. The proposed vacation of the western 10' of public right-of-way located to the immediate east of the structure currently situated at 1120 N. Dodge St. is intended to accommodate a drive-through facility for a proposed mixed-use development at 1120 N. Dodge St. The vacation would allow for a 9' wide drive-through lane to be utilized on the 1120 N. Dodge St. site, while still providing 20' of right-of-way between N. Dodge Street and St. Clements Street. Figure 1. Ell C;3 PT6 I 9 0. 1�. PTJ aa. .-,�► ea1� o a b) Emergency and utility and service access: Emergency or utility and service access will not be impaired by the proposed vacation and redevelopment of the Alley. The vacation will result in a 20' right-of-way, which meets the minimum alley standard. Two-way traffic patterns will be preserved at the Alley's entrance on N. Dodge St. The Alley improvements will extend to the western property line of 1120 N. Dodge St. c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties: The vacation will not result in any negative impacts to adjacent properties. The right-of-way will be maintained between N. Dodge St. and St. Clements St. and the existing two-way access to the Saint Joseph Cemetery will remain. d) Desirability of right of way for access or circulation needs: The applicant has chosen to apply for the vacated and conveyed right-of-way to help facilitate development of a drive-through lane for a ground floor commercial use within a mixed-use building at 1120 N. Dodge St. The proposed configuration was necessary since the renovated structure is closely situated to the eastern property line of 1120 N. Dodge St., and because the applicant is proposing to have parking along installed to the west of the existing structure. The applicant has maintained that the drive-through lane is a vital component to the success of the proposed ground - floor business. e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property: The subject area to be vacated and conveyed does not contain any utilities, easements, or other restrictions. f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation: Staff has not found any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the required purchase agreement from the applicant for this right-of- way area. The City Council will need to approve the submitted purchase agreement offer. .qI IMMARY• Staff finds that the subject right-of-way can be vacated and conveyed to the applicant while still maintaining a safe two-way means of travel through the remaining St. Matthias Alley right-of-way. Existing two-way travel patterns will remain in place, and improvements made to the alley between the intersection with the N. Dodge St. and the western property line of 1120 N. Dodge St. will create an improved driving surface for that portion of the alley. NEXT STEPS: Upon recommendation of approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the proposed vacation will be reviewed by the City Council. The City Council will not only discuss the vacation, but also the conveyance of this land. The applicant has offered fair market value for the vacation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of VAC20-0002, a vacation of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way south of N. Dodge St. and east of 1120 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City, IA. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Vacation Plat 3. 1120 N. Dodge St. Concept Plan Approved by: Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services fm P1 MIL S� Q JIM1 F- U) F - Z ._ W 2 Ui � •® cn An application submitted by Abbit Survey and Development, PLLC, on behalf ofn +M Civil Desi LLC to request a vacation of l g> q the public right-of-way of approximately 1,500 square feet of property in order to acquire this portion of the right-of-way and add - it to the adjacent property. .® l Nd mo CITY OF IOWA CITY VA CA TION EXHIBIT FOR THE VACATION OF EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY OFA PUBLIC ALLEY, DESCRIBED AS: THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OFA 30 FOOT -WIDE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BEING SOUTHERLY OF NORTH DODGE STREET AND NORTHERL Y OF ST. PETERS STREET, ADJOINING AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 OF ST. MATTHIAS ADDITION; CONTAINING 1,444.79 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SEE SHEET 2 FOR A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION SN. ,�DG , POBvo, NE C IRO O O / IRON BAR LOT 8 7 , � J fTl Q � rf- LOT 8 � (ji z BLOCK 4 (D O �Io 0 c.rl o 1 -,(DO N �I O cc O 0 I 1' IRON PIPE T 79 CA O U I � 1/2" CJ 1 20 i IRON BAR CA \/ � I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THIS LAND SURVEYING DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED AND THE RELATED SURVEY WORK WAS PERFORMED BY BE OR UNDER MY DIRECT PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM DULY LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF IOWA. JAMES W. ABBITT, JR. DATE REG. NO. 18465 MY LICENSE EXPIRES DECEMBER 30, 2020 PAGES OR SHEETS COVERED BY THIS SEAL: SHEETS 1 & 2 ILANp —j : JAMES W. = ABBITT JR. _ 18465 IOWA //lllllllll\I Ab bitt Survey S Development, PLLC i I 30.0, PUBLIC R.O.W. IS GRAPHIC SCALE 30 0 30 I ( IN FEET ) 1 inch = 30 ft. 18.61' S 31 °42'26.41 " W (100') 100.00' 4xel:111►1C FOUND MONUMENT SET 5/8" REBAR W/ GREEN PLASTIC CAP #18465 VACATION LINE RIGHT OF WAY OR ORIGINAL LOT LINE DEED OR PLATTED MEASURED ABBITT SURVEY & DEVELOPMENT, PLLC. 5030 38TH AVE., SUITE 19 MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61265 PH. 309-524-3124 DATE: 9-24-2020 II SCALE: 1" = 30' II DRAWN BY: JRV I CHECKED BY: JWA PREPARED FOR: J+M Civil Design, LLC 2550 Middle Road, Suite 602 SHEET 1 OF 2 Bettendorf, IA 52722 DRAWING No.: DRAWING TITLE: VACATION EXHIBIT 20-224-IAIC-BT-J+M VA CA TION EXHIBIT FOR THE VACATION OF EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY OFA PUBLIC ALLEY, DESCRIBED AS: THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OFA 30 FOOT -WIDE PUBLIC ROADWAY BEING SOUTHERLY OF NORTH DODGE STREET AND NORTHERL Y OF ST. PETERS STREET, ADJOINING AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 OF ST. MATTHIAS ADDITION; CONTAINING 1,500 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SEE FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION BELOW LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PROPOSED ALLEY VACATION BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 4 OF ST. MATTHIAS ADDITION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4 AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF NORTH DODGE STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MILITARY ROAD), NORTH 64°13'55"EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.96 FEET TO A LINE WHICH IS 10.00 FEET EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, SOUTH 00`47'37"EAST, A DISTANCE OF 139.05 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4; THENCE SOUTH 31 °42'26"WEST, A DISTANCE OF 18.61 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, NORTH 00°47'37"WEST, A DISTANCE OF 150.09 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE CONTAINS 1444.79 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. A -bb itt Survey & Development, PLLC DATE: 9-24-2020 PREPARED FOR: J+M Civil Design, LLC 2550 Middle Road, Suite 602 Bettendorf, IA 52722 ABBITT SURVEY & DEVELOPMENT, PLLC. 5030 38TH AVE., SUITE 19 MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61265 PH. 309-524-3124 SHEET 2 OF 2 DRAWING No.: DRAWING TITLE: VACATION EXHIBIT 20-224-IAIC-BT-J+M r I Screening Along West Property Line per City Ordinance d111 cxisung rroperry Line Curbed Median with Color PCC and Traffic Delineators 'repared by: � .r civil design lic 08.25.2020 v From: A Thomas To: Raymond Heitner Subject: 1120 N. Dodge Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 6:58:51 PM Ftl$H Dear Mr. Heitner, This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter in reference to how St. Joseph's Cemetery will be affected by the vacation of 1120 N. Dodge. I would like to ensure it is noted access to the alley is vital for the maintenance of the old addition of St. Joseph's Cemetery located on Summit, as we must use this alley to safely get equipment from N. Dodge to Summit. So long as we are not impeded in any way from accessing the alley in the same manner we are currently able to we would not oppose the proposed vacation. Sincerely Ann Thomas St. Joseph's Cemetery 319-930-2117 From: Nancy Thompson To: Raymond Heitner Subject: Re: [External] RE: Property vacation Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:38:02 PM Attachments: imaae002.ona imaae003.pnna image004.ona imaae005.pnna image006.onna Thanks for the clarification. So is the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of the applicant's vacation request and purchase offer? Respectfully, Nancy Thompson On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 4:48 PM Raymond Heitner <Raymond-Heitnern.iowa-city.org> wrote: Nancy, If the vacation request is granted and the applicant's purchase offer approved, the subject property in the application will be conveyed to the applicant. As a part of the vacation process, the applicant is required to submit a purchase offer to the City for consideration. The purchase offer is based upon the applicant's estimate of fair market value of the property. The City Council not only considers the request to vacate the City right-of-way, but also the applicant's purchase offer for the subject right-of-way. If the vacation application is not approved by the City Council, the land will remain City right-of-way. To stay informed of Council agendas, please check in with the following website https://iowacity.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingsResi2onsive.aspx. The City's zoning ordinance requires Council to set a public hearing (essentially stating that the item will be discussed on a certain date) and then hold the public hearing on a later date. Because of this required sequence, the next City Council meeting (to be held on November 2nd) will be where the Council sets the public hearing on this item, and the actual public hearing will be scheduled on November 17th (the next Council meeting date after Nov. 2nd) The item will not have its public hearing prior to November 17th, but it is possible the item could be delayed to another meeting. This is unlikely, since we would then have to reset the public hearing date, but not entirely impossible. We also have to provide a notice in the newspaper at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing date. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any other questions. I am hope this information helps. Best, Ray Heitner Associate Planner (he/him/his) 319.356.5238 raymond-heitner(c�r�iowa-city. org 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 z= 1 W CITY d u N E i r C I f Y 6 F ! I T E R A T U R E WWW.ICGOV.ORG 'f V O W. From: Nancy Thompson <nancy-thompson(,uiowa.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:20 PM To: Raymond Heitner <Raymond-Heitner&iowa-city.org> Subject: Re: [External] RE: Property vacation Two more questions about the vacancy related to 1120 N Dodge. 1) What is the website to keep up with the City Council agendas? 2) Could the public meeting be earlier than Nov 17? Thanks Nancy Thompson On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 12:06 PM Nancy Thompson <nancy-thompsono,uiowa.edu> wrote: Thanks Ray. Can you tell me what happens if the vacation request is granted? Is the property then up for sale? If so, who could offer to purchase it and how much would it cost? Respectfully, Nancy Thompson On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 11:13 AM Raymond Heitner <Raymond-Heitner&iowa- ci .or > wrote: Good Morning Nancy, I wanted to follow up on Tracy's remarks below. The vacation associated with the western 10 feet of St. Matthias Alley, (located just east of 1120 N. Dodge St.) was discussed at last week's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Commission recommended approval of the vacation to the City Council. I I I We are looking to have the City Council set a public hearing on the vacation item during its next meeting on Monday, November 2nd. The actual public hearing on the vacation item is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 17th, at 7pm. There will be an opportunity for public comment on the vacation item at this meeting. The agenda for the City Council meeting on November 17th should be available online here no later than Friday, November 13th. The agenda will contain information on how to participate in the electronic meeting format. Please check the City Council agenda website for updates, as it is possible that the item will be discussed at a different meeting date. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you, Ray Heitner Associate Planner (he/him/his) 319.356.5238 rUmond-heitner&iowa-city. org 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 e IIS CITY A UmPle6 CITY bF FITEQftuaE WWW.ICGOV.ORG # o � From: Tracy Hightshoe <Tracy-Hightshoegiowa-city.org> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:43 AM To: 'nancy-thomi2son a.uiowa.edu' <nancy-thompsonguiowa.edu> Cc: Raymond Heitner <Raymond-Heitner&iowa-city.org>; Kirk Lehmann <Kirk- Lehmann&iowa-c ity. org> Subject: FW: Property vacation Hello, Thanks for contacting us. Ray Heitner is our planner working on the vacation. He can explain the process and discuss any meetings remaining for public input/comment. Eventually, there will need to be a special exception completed, Kirk Lehmann would be the contact for that. For now, I can have Ray answer your questions below. Thanks, Tracy From: Nancy Thompson <nancy-thompsonLa),uiowa.edu> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 9:31 AM To: Tracy Hightshoe <Tracy-Hightshoe o,iowa-city.org> Subject: Property vacation Dear Tracy, I just left a message for you on your phone, but am sending the message by email in case you see it sooner. I am wanting to follow the discussion and decisions related to the request for property vacation at 1120 N. Dodge. I would like to attend meetings and be informed of decisions. I have tried calling Ann Russett but she has not responded. Since you seem to be the head of the entire unit I am contacting you. Somewhere I saw that meetings of this group take place the third Thursday of each month. So I wonder if there was a meeting last Thursday or if decisions have been made. I would appreciate a call (512 9128) at your earliest convenience. Respectfully, Nancy Thompson Nancy Jean Thompson PhD Associate Professor, Emerita University of Iowa, College of Public Health Community and Behavioral Health Department 319 512 9128 Phone nancy-thompson(sluiowa.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. Nancy Jean Thompson PhD Associate Professor, Emerita University of Iowa, College of Public Health Community and Behavioral Health Department 319 512 9128 Phone nancy-thompsonCaOuiowa.edu Nancy Jean Thompson PhD Associate Professor, Emerita University of Iowa, College of Public Health Community and Behavioral Health Department 319 512 9128 Phone nancy-thompson(@uiowa.edu Nancy Jean Thompson PhD Associate Professor, Emerita University of Iowa, College of Public Health Community and Behavioral Health Department 319 512 9128 Phone nancy-thompson(a)uiowa.edu NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at which the Council will consider: An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.18 acres of land located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp Cardinal Road from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Community Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) zone. (REZ20-0001) An ordinance vacating and conveying approximately 2,514 square feet of public right-of-way, north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane. (VAC20-0001) An ordinance vacating and conveying approximately 1,444 square feet of public right-of-way within the western 10 ft. of St. Matthias Alley, adjacent to parcel number 1002334001. (VAC20- 0002) 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- fruehling(c)iowa-city.org. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 17, 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 telephone the City Clerk at 319/356-5043. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to participate. Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2020 —7:00 PM ELECTRONIC FORMAL MEETING FINAL MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sarah Hektoen, Kirk Lehmann, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Luke Newton, Jon Harding, Jon Marner, Chant Eicke, Ryan Wade, Jeff Clark, William Means Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 the Commission set a public hearing for November 5, 2020 on an application to amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan, to expand the West Riverfront Subdistrict to include approximately 3.16 acres south of Myrtle Avenue, west of Riverside Drive, north of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, and east of Olive Street. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-0001, a proposal to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of property located at the corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Camp Cardinal Road, across the street from 80 Gathering Place Lane from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Community Commercial with a Planned District Overlay (OPD/CC-2) subject to conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, provision of a 15 -foot -wide utility easement along the property's east side. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, payment of $5,000 toward the upgrading of approximately 25 feet of Camp Cardinal Road that is adjacent to the subject property that does not meet City standards is made. This amount is based off of Camp Cardinal Road being a collector street, and the applicant contributing 25% of the cost of the approximately 25 feet of the road that needs to be improved to the north property line. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of VAC20-0001 a vacation of 0.06 acres of Camp Cardinal Road right-of-way north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Gathering Place Lane in Iowa City. By a vote of 4-2 (Martin & Nolte dissenting) the Commissions recommends approval of ANN20- 0001 and REZ20-0002, a voluntary annexation of approximately 196.17 acres rezoning from County Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim Development — Single - Family Residential (ID -RS) with the following conditions: 1. The developer satisfies the comprehensive plans annexation policy, as stated in Resolution 18- 211. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of VAC20-0002, a vacation of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way south of North Dodge Street and east of 1120 North Dodge Street in Iowa City, Iowa with the amendment to just include the western tip of the alley right-of-way. By a vote of 5-1 (Townsend dissenting) the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-0008, a proposal to rezone approximately 12,000 square feet of land located at 400 North Clinton Street and 112 East Davenport Street from High -Density Multifamily Residential (RM -44) zone to Planned High Density Multifamily Residential (PRM zone subject to the following condition: 1. Substantial compliance with the site plan and elevations dated July 1, 2020 if any PRM bonus provisions or minor adjustments are requested for the property. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends approval of REZ20-005, a proposed amendment to the zoning code to allow minor adjustments in Planned High Density Multifamily Residential Zones (PRM) for new construction projects which involve preserving a separate historic structure, as illustrated in attachment one of the staff report. 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. VAC20-0002: Applicant: J+M Civil Design LLC Location: Within the western 10 feet of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way, adjacent to parcel number 1002334001 An application for a vacation of approximately 1,444 square feet of public right-of-way. Heitner began the staff report with an aerial view of the subject property noting the proposed vacation is just to the east of1120 North Dodge on St. Mathias Alley. The right-of-way is about 30 feet wide and this vacation would be for the western 10 feet of that alley. The zoning for 1120 North Dodge is Community Commercial (CC -2) and there is multifamily RM -12 to the east and south. Regarding background for this request, the applicant is preparing for redevelopment and reuse of 1120 North Dodge Street which would ultimately function as a mixed-use building with a pickup window and drive-through aisle on the ground floor and apartment above. The conveyed right- of-way will allow for the applicant to accommodate a drive-through aisle and pickup window. Heitner reiterated there's a series of evaluation criteria with vacation requests. Regarding impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation access to private property, the existing right- of -way comes south from Dodge Street, and then turns southwest and eventually empties out on the St. Clement Street and the proposed vacation area would be the westerly 10 feet or so. Again, the purpose is to accommodate a drive-through lane for a proposed mixed-use development. To the east of the drive-through lane would be about 20 feet of paved right-of-way that would allow for a navigable two way traffic, as is currently the case, in the alley, the only difference would be as far as the two way traffic is concerned, it would go from a 30 foot right-of- way to a 20 foot right-of-way, but there would still be the ability to maintain that two way navigability east of the 1120 North Dodge Street parcel and then continuing southward to the western property line of the 1120 North Dodge Street parcel and then taper down to the existing alleyway system to the west. Regarding impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation, there wouldn't be impairments with the navigability for those vehicles, they still have a 20 foot right-of-way for north/south traffic which City engineering staff and transportation planning staff deemed is appropriate for this alley use and the 20 foot right-of-way meets the minimum standard allowed in City Code. Staff doesn't see any negative impacts to adjacent properties, the right-of-way will be maintained between North Dodge and St. Clement Streets and once again that existing to access will remain. In terms of desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs, Heitner reiterated the right-of-way is meant to facilitate development of a drive-through lane for a ground floor commercial use and the right-of-way vacation facilitates that drive-through lane is necessary because of how the building at 1120 North Dodge Street is situated within the property, making it necessary to have that extra 10 feet of vacated space to accommodate that drive-through lane. In terms of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property, the subject area does not contain any utilities, easements or other restrictions and staff hasn't found any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation. Heitner noted the City Attorney's Office has reviewed the required purchase agreement from the applicant for this right-of-way area and City Council will need to approve the submitted purchase agreement offer. In summary, staff finds subject right-of-way can be vacated and conveyed to the applicant while maintaining a safe two-way means of travel through the remaining St. Matthias Alley right-of- way. Existing two-way travel patterns will remain in place and improvements made to the alley between the intersection of North Dodge Street and the western property line will create an improved driving surface for that portion of the alley. In terms of next steps, pending approval from this Commission the vacation will be reviewed by Council and Council will discuss the vacation as well as the proposed conveyance of land. The applicant has offered fair market value for the vacation. Staff recommends approval of VAC20-0002, a vacation of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way south of North Dodge Street and east of 1120 North Dodge Street in Iowa City, Iowa with the amendment to just include the western tip of the alley right-of-way. Hensch asked if there is access from St. Matthias Alley into St. Joseph cemetery. Heitner confirmed there is but noted the vacation won't affect that access to the cemetery. Hensch asked if the sale purchase agreement is based on the assessed value from the City Assessor again like the one on Camp Cardinal Road. Hektoen confirmed it was. Craig asked regarding the paved area of what is being called an alley, is that all at the owner's expense and maintenance not the City. Heitner confirmed that was correct and noted the improvements on the vacated right-of-way will be at the owner's expense as well as the maintenance. Russett noted the City will continue to maintain the alley maintenance as it will remain a public alley. Craig stated the City does not plow snow in all public alleyways and asked though if the property owner is installing the hard surface on the alley for access to their drive- through, who would maintain it. Russett said the City would be responsible for maintenance in terms of potholes and that type of thing, but she is unsure about snow removal. Likely whoever is plowing it now will be the person who plows it in the future that won't change with the vacation. Craig noted the moment it snows there may be an issue. Another issue Craig noted was the traffic going out on to North Dodge and one of the nice things about trying to get onto North Dodge is that there's not much traffic coming from that side of the road with the HyVee over there. How close is this to the HyVee? Russett said it is just across the street from the HyVee. Craig stated she thinks traffic is going to be an issue, depending on what the business is, but places with drive-throughs can be busy certain times of the day. She is amazed at that Starbucks in southwest Iowa City, every time she drives by there are six or seven cars in line for the Starbucks. Russett noted the drive-through requires a special exception from the Board of Adjustment so that would have to be reviewed by the Board at that time, and traffic circulation is something that they would look at as well as stacking spaces and impacts to North Dodge Street. Craig asked if there is a business there now or is it vacant. Russett said the applicant is proposing to reuse the building and have a residence on the upper floor. She added this also relates to the text amendment that the Commission reviewed at the last meeting related to providing some more flexibility to infill commercial sites. Signs asked if there's any place else where there is a drive-through lane literally a foot away from the public street, or alley in this case. He noted it looks like there's going to be a curb median with some colors and traffic delineators but are there examples of this and other places. Russett is not sure if there are other examples out there or not of drive-throughs that close to an alley. Signs noted his concern is are they setting a precedent here, while he is very excited to see something done with that building because it's been sitting there empty for ever since he moved to town, he is a little concerned about this tiny little strip of space. Hensch stated he is presuming that on the alley there's no average annual daily traffic count. He is asking because from his recollection of that area there are a lot of funerals at that cemetery that use that roadway. Russett said the alley doesn't extend west, it is only access for 1120 North Dodge and the cemetery. Craig stated she would really like to have an answer to who is going to maintain the alley for snow removal. Hensch opened the public hearing. Ryan Wade (applicant, 1120 North Dodge Street) stated they will plow that alleyway as it is access for their pickup window, drive -though, and the circulation with their customers coming in and out of the building. He does not expect the City to maintain that snow removal and there can be a clause in the purchase agreement with an easement or statement that he has no hesitation to maintain that. He doesn't want the tenants or customers coming in there to have issues getting in and out of the lot. Wade added he is very excited about this property, he has been looking at this property for a good 15 years and wanting to save it. He feels what they have planned now is a great concept, he doesn't want to tear this building down, it's got a cool backstory as it is one of the older homes up front and was added on to later on so it's going to be a cool little neighborhood piece. Hensch closed the public hearing. Nolte moved to recommend approval of VAC20-0002, a vacation of the St. Mathias Alley right-of-way south of North Dodge Street and east of 1120 North Dodge Street in Iowa City, Iowa with the amendment to just include the western tip of the alley right-of-way. Martin seconded the motion. Martin again supports a new business going in during a pandemic and hopes there's a lot of traffic and they succeed. This is a case where instead of doing away with something, they are recreating what is already there and adding to the community in an actual neighborhood. Hensch stated he is a huge fan and proponent of neighborhood commercial and completely supports this. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (VAC20-0002) Ordinance No. Ordinance vacating approximately 1,444 square feet of St. Matthias Alley and authorizing conveyance to the owner of 1120 N. Dodge Street (VAC20-0002) Whereas, Ryan Wade, on behalf of Wade Investments, LLC, the buyer of 1120 N. Dodge Street, has requested that the City vacate an approximate 1,444 square feet portion of the St. Matthias Alley right-of-way to facilitate construction of a drive-through lane; and Whereas, David and Nancy Thompson are the current title holders of 1120 N. Dodge Street; and Whereas, at its meeting on October 15, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation; and Whereas, Staff has determined that this portion of right-of-way serves no public benefit, and recommends approval of the vacation and conveyance, given that the remaining 20' alley right-of- way will still allow for two-way travel, and Whereas, the remaining right-of-way will still allow for two-way travel on a 20' wide alley; and Whereas, at its November 2, 2020, Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to consider the conveyance of this right-of-way to the owner of 1120 N. Dodge Street, authorizing publication of public notice of the proposed conveyance and setting a date and time for public hearing on this matter; and Whereas, following public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance of the subject property is in the public interest. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I Vacation. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates that portion of public right-of-way described as follows: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 4 OF ST. MATfHIAS ADDITION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4 AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF NORTH DODGE STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MILITARY ROAD), NORTH 64d 13' 55" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.96 FEET TO A LINE WHICH IS 10.00 FEET EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, SOUTH 00d 47' 37" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 150.08 FEET TO THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4; Ordinance No. Page 2 THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY EXTENSION, SOUTH 64d 12' 30" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 11.03 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, NORTH 00d 47'37" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 150.09 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE CONTAINS 1500 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. As shown on the attached vacation exhibit. Section II. Conveyance. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized, upon approval of the City Attorney, to execute all documents necessary to convey any interest in the above-described property to David and Nancy Thompson or their successor in interest to the property locally known as 1120 N. Dodge Street via quit claim deed for $11,558.32, and to record the same at Wade Investment, LLC's expense. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to carry out any actions necessary to consummate the conveyance as required by law. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. 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 V. 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_ Mayor: Attest: City Clerk Apy d by: 401L 5� G✓ City Attorney's Office (Sara Greenwood Hektoen — 11/12/2020) Ordinance No. Page It was moved by and seconded by _ Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Bergus Mims Salih Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner First Consideration 11/17/2020 that the Vote for passage: AYES: Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published VACATION EXHIBIT FOR THE VACATION OF EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY OFA PUBLICALLEY; DESCRIBED AS: THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OFA 30 FOOT -WIDE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BEING SOUTHERLYOF NORTHDODGE STREET AND NORTHERLYOF ST. PETERS STREET, ADJOININGAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EAST LINE OFLOT 8 OF ST. MATTHGIS ADDITION, CONTAINING 1,444.79 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, SEE SHEET 2 FOR A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION BAR S� / OOG� S� 6 S O 9' R�N �O \A13 �1�1j5 E I k1��5 �b $ $ I 30.0' N0 PUBLIC R.O.W. POB Z U)NE SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF IOWA. CORNER O i 5/8" O LOT B O / (IRON BAR .41J I Z to I aL.4 v ?Q `�.(% m = m P w .+ J LOT 8 3 Z cn BLOCK 4 M o10 MY LIS DECEMBER 3 , 2020 _ _ 0 om W o PAGES OR SHEETS COVERED BY THIS SEAL: SHFFTS 1 A 2 N V Or cn 11111111111 in ISo'Pa O v rt p - p CO I GRAPWC SCALE I v` 0-o o .w I I ( IN FEET ) 1. IK 1 inch = 90 It I IRON PIPE JAMES W. `%l\ �O ?,01 S 31'42'26.41" W I 12 ' / � 6 lZ0 IRON BAR S� / LEGEND S O UMENT R SET 5/8'FOUND T EBAR W/ GREEN PLASTIC CAP /18465 I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THIS LAND SURVEYING DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED VACATION UNE AND THE RELATED SURVEY WORK WAS PERFORMED BY BE OR UNDER MY DIRECT PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM DULY LICENSED LAND RIGHT OF WAY OR SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF IOWA. ORIGINAL LOT LINE /J q (10.0 DEED OR PLATTED ?Q `�.(% 100.00' MEASURED Jr DATEREG. 0. 1 MY LIS DECEMBER 3 , 2020 PAGES OR SHEETS COVERED BY THIS SEAL: SHFFTS 1 A 2 11111111111 in ISo'Pa ABBITT SURVEY $ DEVELOPMENT, PLLC. LAND y` �Q TH AVE.. SUITE 19 ILLINOIS 1t 5 MOL : 30 -524-31242 o Survey d OprelepmeM. PLLC JAMES W. = ABOITi JR.= DATE: 9-24-2020 SCALE: 1' - 30' ORAWN BY: JRV CHECKED BY: JWA z 18485 = PREPARED FOR: 1+MCMIDeslgn,LLC �y -'`� 2550 Middle Road, SuRe 602 SHEET 1 OF 2 O Bettendorf, [A 52711 DRAWING No.: u1OWN 1��"`\` DRAWING TITLE: VACATION EXHIBIT 20-224-]AIC-BT-J+M VACATION EXHIBIT FOR THE VACATION OF EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY OFA PUBLIC ALLEY, DESCRIBED AS: THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OFA 30 FOOT -WIDE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WY BEING SOUTHERLY OF NORTH DODGE STREET AND NORTHERLY OF ST. PETERS STREET, ADJOINING AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 OF ST. MATTHIAS ADDITION; CONTAINING 1,500 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SEE FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION BELOW LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PROPOSED ALLEY VACATION BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 4 OF ST. MATTHIAS ADDITION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4 AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF NORTH DODGE STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MILITARY ROAD), NORTH 64 -13 -55 -EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.96 FEET TO A LINE WHICH IS 10.00 FEET EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, SOUTH 00'47'370EAST, A DISTANCE OF 139.05 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4; THENCE SOUTH 31'42'26"WEST, A DISTANCE OF 18.61 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, NORTH 00 -47 -37 -WEST, A DISTANCE OF 150.09 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE CONTAINS 1444.79 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. ABBITT SURVEY h DEVELOPMENT, PLLC. jAbbiq MOLT 38TH AVE, SUITE 19 MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61265 PH. 309-524-3124 DATE: 9-24-2020 PREPARED FOR: 1«M Civil Design, LLC 2550 Middle Road, Suite 602 SHEET 2 OF 2 Bettendorf, IA 52722 DRAWING No.: 20-2244AIC-13T-JtM DRAWING TITLE: VACATION EXHIBIT Item Number: 10.d. �r "m J IM% CITY OE IOWA CITY www.iogov.org November 17, 2020 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) (Second Consideration) I11ir_T61M ►'I51LW1&I I Description PZ Staff Report with Attachments PZ Final Minutes Ordinance r � ,:,® CITY OF IOWA CITY ��'M 4 � T4 MEMORANDUM Date: May 14, 2020 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jade Pederson, Planning Intern Re: Designation 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-123 East College Street as Historic Landmarks (REZ20-02) Background: Tailwind College St. IC, LLC has requested that the properties located at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-123 East College Street, be designated as Iowa City Historic Landmarks. This request is a part of a larger proposed development project that would create a new apartment building on the southern portion of these lots while also preserving the historic storefronts of these buildings. The City of Iowa City is currently working towards nomination of an area in the downtown to be listed as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places. These subject properties fall within the proposed historic district area. Construction of 109 East College Street (Dooley Block, west bay) started in 1874 for the Dooley Block, a 4 -bay, 2 -story brick building with Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate fagade details. Since then, the two middle bays have been demolished and the two remaining bays were spilt into separate structures. This particular structure has been home to stores, billiards, and saloons over the years. It is considered key contributing according to the survey done as a part of the nomination process of the Downtown District for its distinctive architectural character and contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City. At 111-113 East College Street, the Sears, Roebuck, & Co. Building was built in 1929 in the place of the two central bays of the original Dooley Block building. These properties were built as a 3 -bay, 2 -story building in a Commercial Brick Front style. Over the years, changes have occurred on the storefront of the structure, however they are recognized as historically appropriate. The 2017 survey done for the Downtown District considered this structure as key contributing for its architectural character and contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City. 115 East College Street is one of the original bays of the Dooley Block. This eastern bay is much like the western bay of the Dooley Block, with Late Victorian Romanesque and Italiante details. This building has undergone storefront and sign band alterations. Since the late 19th Century this structure has housed numerous shops over the years. For its distinctive architectural character and contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City, this building is considered key contributing according to the Downtown District survey for the potential listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street, was built in 1894 as a 4 -bay, 3 -story building. This building utilizes a Commercial Brick Front style and Chicago -style architecture. This structure has since had alteration of the storefronts of the two eastern bays. In 1930, the original entry bay was remodeled to reflect Art Deco styling in a small storefront. This building is associated with a locally significant individual in the commercial and financial history of downtown, C. F. Lovelace. For its architectural character, contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City, and for its association with a locally significant individual, this structure May 14, 2020 Page 2 is considered key contributing by the 2017 Downtown District survey for the potential listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met on May 14, 2020 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of properties located at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-123 East College Street. The Commission determined that all the properties meet the requirements for landmark designation and voted to recommend approval of the local landmark designations. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed public improvements and plans for the renewal of the area involved. There are two plans that apply to this proposal: 1) the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and 2) the Historic Preservation Plan. These properties fall within the jurisdiction of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossing Master Plan. This plan identifies all these structures as key historic buildings, see figure 1. Objective 1: Protect historic character and key historic buildings, of this plan, encourages the designation of historic resources and local landmarks to preserve the distinct character and ambiance of the downtown area. Figure 1. cx siing —11 bin � p6srq Wldnq J �^ lsiwls ..._— Fdsevq Wi�wgs � Sfo.Si�a#wdrwi . .' _ 1y 11�N�hdtlix� � [err6�s-g y�r«k IWliiy �A.,..., V1A-1MNC91101q ST. Hslak'Jpslk[r[r - G4iLEGE 5T. rZT�14 W -C a ac q The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan has two goals that relate to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past and Goal 10: Adopt strategies that preserve historic neighborhoods. Specifically, Objective 5 of Goal 1 is satisfied by means of the nomination and pursuit of Local Landmark designation. The designation of these buildings as local landmarks would require review by the Historic Preservation Commission for any future alterations to the exterior of the buildings or requests for new development on the property. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends the approval of REZ20-02, an application to rezone the properties at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-121 East College Street from Central Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD). May 14, 2020 Page 3 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Memo to the Historic Preservation Commission Approved by: 1 Da i zman, ICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Date: May 7, 2020 Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 Memorandum To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner Re: Dooley Block (west bay), 109 East College Street Sears Roebuck & Co. Building, 111-113 East College Street Dooley Block (east bay), 115 East College Street Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street Applicant Brandon Smith of Tailwind College St. IC, LLC, has requested that the properties at 109 East College Street, 111-113 East College Street, 115 East College Street, and 117-123 East College Street be designated as Iowa City Historic Landmarks as part of an overall development project. Designation of the property as an Iowa City Historic Landmark will require Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building and new development proposed on the landmark properties. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions that would allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements as well as State and Federal Tax Credit funding of rehabilitation work. As part of the 2017 update of the 2001 Survey and Evaluation of the Iowa City Central Business District, completed by AKAY consulting and partially funded by a grant from the National Trust, this group of buildings was evaluated for their contribution to a potential Downtown Historic District. The National Register Nomination of this Downtown Historic District is currently in process and includes these buildings as contributing structures within the district boundary. The site inventory forms updated for the study are included as documentation of each building's significance. Each building will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission for its eligibility for local landmark designation in individual public hearings at the May 14, 2020 Commission meeting. For local landmark designation, the Commission should determine if each property meets criterion a. and b. and at least one of the criteria c., d., e., or f. for local designation listed below: a. Significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture; b. Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship; c. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; d. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; e. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or represents the work of a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; f. Has yielded or may likely yield information important in prehistory or history. Dooley Block (west bay). 109 East College Street Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 The Dooley Block was a 4 -bay, 2 -story brick building built beginning in ca. 1874 with this bay. In 1929, the middle two bays were razed for the construction of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. The west bay at 109 College is one of the outer bays of the original building that remains and extends the full depth of the lot. This bay has functioned as an autonomous building since 1929. The building fagade includes a mixture of Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate details. For instance, the paneled cornice and brackets are elements of an Italianate style and the semi -circular wood arches with their keystone detail are evident of the Romanesque. At the lower level, the transom was remodeled with the addition of prism glass prior to 1940, the sign band was removed or altered and the store front has been more recently updated. Since 1879 the building has housed numerous uses including stores, billiards, and saloons. While this building remains as only a portion of the original 4 -bay Dooley block, it has functioned individually since 1929 and with the exception of the storefront, has been relatively unaltered since 1940. In the 2017 downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing resource in the potential downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its distinctive architectural character and for its contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City. Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the designation of the Dooley Block (west bay), 109 East College Street, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c and e. 2 r■, Q hh _\J i Wr a q! �X �m ICA Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 Sears, Roebuck, & Co. Building, 111-113 East College Street The Sears, Roebuck, & Company Building was built in 1929, from central two bays of the flanking Dooley Block. This building style is commonly known as the Commercial Brick Front and is a 3 -bay 2 - story building filling the entire lot. The upper level includes a Chicago style window in each bay with a continuous terra cotta sill. Terra cotta detailing is also found in the coping on the stepped parapet, as stylized pilasters between the windows and as decorative accents in the brickwork above. The storefront originally had an entrance in the central bay with display windows above and a prism -glass transom and sign band above. The storefront today has been remodeled with entrances in the outer bays flanking the central display window and detailed in stone with a Classical Revival influence that is considered sympathetic to the original building. This building is considered a well-preserved example of the 20th century Commercial Brick Front and while the storefront has been altered, the changes are considered historically sympathetic. In the 2017 downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing resource in the potential downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural character and for its contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City. Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the designation of the Sears, Roebuck, & Company Building, 111-113 East College Street, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c and e. 3 111-113 East College Street, Sears, Roebuck, & Co. Building Dooley Block (east bay), 115 East College Street Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 The Dooley Block was a 4 -bay, 2 -story brick building built beginning in ca. 1874 and concluding with the construction of this bay between 1892 and 1899. In 1929, the middle two bays were razed for the construction of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. The east bay at 115 College is one of the outer bays of the original building that remains and extends for much of the depth of the lot. This bay has also functioned as an autonomous building since 1929. Like the west bay, the building fagade includes a mixture of Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate details. For instance, the paneled cornice and brackets are elements of an Italianate style and the semi -circular wood arches with their keystone detail are evident of the Romanesque. At the lower level, the storefront had been remodeled prior to 2001 to include a series of moldings separating the storefront from the upper story and an entrance to the east side of a modified shop window. Since 2001 the storefront has again been altered, replacing the shop window with four full -glass doors which fold back to open the entire front of the lower level. Since 1895 the building has housed numerous shops. While this building remains as only a portion of the original 4 -bay Dooley block, it has functioned individually since 1929 and with the exception of the storefront and sign band, has been relatively unaltered. In the 2017 downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing resource in the potential downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its distinctive architectural character and for its contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City. Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the designation of the Dooley Block (east bay), 115 East College Street, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c and e. II Tr Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 The Crescent Block was built in 1894 as a 4 -bay 3 -story Commercial Brick Front building. Originally three larger bays housed storefronts and the smaller bay at 119 served as the entrance to the upper floors. This entry bay was remodeled in the 1930s with Carrara glass in an Art Deco styling to include a small storefront and the stairs to the upper level. The design includes a curved glass display window and the original wood and glass entrance door and tile floor. The west bay retains the original storefront treatment. The east half of the building was remodeled into a single modern storefront with new brick and an exposed aggregate facing above the individual windows and curved awnings. The first floor projects forward and includes a shallow standing seam roof that separates the storefront -level from the upper levels. At the third floor, the windows are tall, paired double -hung windows centered over each bay. Each pair has a thick stone lintel and two thinner sills. At the second floor, the east -most windows were replaced with large Chicago -style windows and the west include alternating pairs and individual windows of two different sizes. A tall, pressed metal cornice includes a rhythm of large and small brackets. In 1929, the building was occupied by Montgomery Ward who built a farm and home store addition at the back of the lot. This building is considered a moderately well-preserved example of a turn -of -the -century Commercial Brick Front building. The building is also associated with C. F. Lovelace who built the adjacent College Block building as well as other buildings in the downtown and is considered a locally significant individual in the commercial and financial history of downtown. In the 2017 downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing resource in the potential downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and potentially individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic places. Its unusual style reflects the influence of Chicago -style architecture in Iowa City. The building is also significant for its relationship to local fraternal groups that utilized the third floor. Despite significant modification of the two east storefront bays, the retention of the west storefront and the 1930s Art Deco storefront add to the building's significance. Overall, the building is significant for its architectural character, for its contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City, and locally, for its association with C. F. Lovelace. Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the designation of the Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c, d and e. IJ 117-123 East College Street, Crescent Block Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-0409 New ® Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa HPart of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ® Contributes to a potential district withet unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) LJ Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE 9 -Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Dooley Block (west bay) other names/site number 2. Location street & number 109 E. College Street city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson Legal Description: (if Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter (If Urban) Subdivision Original Town Block(s) 82 Lot(s) see full legal 3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section] 4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section] 5. Classification Catego of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property building(s) If Non -Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of. - F1 district Enter number of: Contributing Noncontributing ❑ site buildings 1 buildings ❑ structure sites sites ❑ object structures structures objects objects Total 1 Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination). Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number Iowa City Central Business District Study - 2017 UPDATE 52-127 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) 02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store 02G COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) 05B LATE VICTORIAN/Italianate foundation 04 STONE walls 03 BRICK roof other Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria) ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. County Johnson Address 109 E. College Street Site Number 52-0409 City Iowa City District Number Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for religious purposes. F A commemorative property. B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past C A birthplace or grave. 50 years. ❑ D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates Construction date 02 ARCHITECTURE 1874 ® check if circa or estimated date Other dates 05 COMMERCE 1929 Significant Person Architect/Builder (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect N/A unknown Builder unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography ® See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data UTM References (OPTIONAL) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 2 3 4 ❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Alexa McDowell, Historian organization AKAY Consulting date 11/2017 street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue telephone 515-491-5432 city or town Minneapolis state MN zip code 55407 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES 1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township. 2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken ❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file. FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: U Yes H No U More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e1 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 7. Property Description The Dooley Block (west bay) is a one -bay, 2 -story, 19- by 150 -ft., brick building that was constructed in ca. 1874. The building is a remnant of the original, which filled the full width of Lot 3 and part of Lot 4. From 1929, at which time the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Sears Roebuck & Co. building, the west bay (109) has beeen — both functionally and visually - an autonomous property. The east bay of the Dooley Block (115) also remains, providing a bookend to the Sears building. As noted in the 2001 survey, this building is located along the 1977 downtown pedestrian mall that extends for several blocks along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100 -ft. width with four 80 -ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. Twenty -foot wide, east -west alleys bisected the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the "Promenade" along the Iowa River east through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits. Today, the "ped mall" is an intimate gathering place, its character resting on the historic buildings that line much of the street, brick landscaping, vegetative canopy, and vibrant retail base. The stylistic character of the Dooley Block reflects the Late Victorian era during which it was constructed. As noted by Svendsen in 2001, the building fagade presents a mixture of the Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate styles. The paneled wood cornice has returning ends and four large brackets with small dentil-like brackets in between. The upper facade is clad in red brick with elaborate carved wood semi -circular or Romanesque arches over the single and paired 1/1 double -hung windows. Svendsen noted that the storefront had been remodeled "in recent years" with a side entrance and three fixed glass windows for a modified shop window. A series of moldings separates the storefront from the upper story. The 2001 survey also noted that the storefront has a prism -glass transom spanning the full width of the storefront with "new plate glass windows extending to grade." The transom treatment, though not original, predates 1940. No significant alterations of the fagade have been undertaken since the completion of the 2001 survey. The storefront is currently occupied by El Patron, a restaurant/bar. The upper elevation of the Dooley Block (west bay) remains unaltered from 2001, with character -defining features retained including the red brick cladding, ornate Italianate cornice, Roman arched window heads, prism glass transom, and storefront cornice details. As a result, the building retains a generally good level of historic integrity specific to 1929, which marks the year the building was disjoined from the larger Dooley Block and became an autonomous resource. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e2 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 01. View of the fagade, looking south across E. College Street (the Ped Mall) (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e3 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 02. View of the facade, looking SW across E. College Street (the Ped Mall) (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e4 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 8. Statement of Significance As noted, the Dooley Block is a one -bay remnant of the original block building, which filled the full width of Lot 3 and part of Lot 4. The block building was constructed in phases, the westernmost bay (109) dates to ca. 1874, the bay at 111 was in use by 1879, and the east two bays (113 and 115) were constructed in ca.1895. From 1929, when the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Sears Roebuck & Co. building, the remaining west bay has been — both functionally and visually - an autonomous property. The east bay of the Dooley Block (115) also remains, providing a bookend to the Sears building. The building is a moderately well-preserved example of a Late Victorian Italianate style commercial building. Because the building has been disjoined from the original block building for well more than 50 -years, the resource is significant in its post -1929 form as a single, autonomous building. Given this, the Dooley Block is eligible for the National Register under Criterion C. The building is also significant under Criterion A, contributing as it does to our understanding of the history of commerce in Iowa City. As a result, this building is eligible for the National Register as a contributing resource in a potential historic district. It should be noted that additional evaluation of interior integrity may support a case for individual eligibility as an increasingly rare representation of an early commercial building in the Iowa City downtown. Historical Backgroun As noted by Svendsen, Frank Dooley acquired all of Lot 3 in Block 82 in 1867. It is likely that Dooley constructed the westernmost bay of the building in ca. 1874 since the fire insurance map for that year lists the building as vacant. As late as 1918, city directories refer to the building as the "Dooley Block" confirming Dooley's long-standing connection to the building. Property Transfer Records do not show the property changing hands again until 1928 when a referee deed saw the lot sold to W.H. Wagner. The parcel was then divided and this building was transferred to Mary Connell and F.E. Hunzinger a short time later. The property continued to be held by Hunzinger until the 1960s. Figure 01. Fire Insurance Map — 1874 C 0 L 1, 3' E+ 1i - - -W11-1 i—i :N - it'=fir••-"- w r Fra ZI.n1L- J�� m 13 STEL I N G 11, 4) 1 (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883) J 13 STEL I N G 11, 4) 1 (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e5 Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Figure 02. Fire Insurance Map — 1879 F //L COLLEGE. 191 i q—Xl ,14 —=7 r/ •a.rwr BURL—INGTON (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883) Figure 03. Fire Insurance Map — 1883 (A COLLEGE � x °h• a ik r Z 0 �D Z s v ICEp j �nra�e,�aaccee.r _ � ■i 4 N r BURLINGTON (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e6 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Figure 04. Fire Insurance MaiD — 1899 1� rxt ejr dP tt rl� I�i + Ii�� I t 4' S.t �f t+...• ' � v� Y •� F ...z •�•ci + a , 117 a l { �'{resat... ti ,.� k.F:•±. •:+ti •_ y., n�— �• r +yJCla T.(SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1899) Figure 05. Fire Insurance Map — 1933 _ '� 3 r Sa,-o . 7'0 0 • as Kiri r �- s•- �� •�w i t s , jA' I� Z s C' o B2 c' 7777I111�� I --'-AF � E. BURLINGTON , tar (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1933) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e7 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Fire insurance maps show the building with a variety of uses through the years: hardware store (1879, 1883, 1888, and 1892); saloon (1899, 1906); pool hall (1912, 1920); store (1926, 1933, and 1970). City directories confirm the presence of the Hazard & Pratt Hardware Store at this location in 1878-79 and the Opera House Exchange, a saloon run by T.J. Kenny, here in 1904. By 1911, Thomas H. Kelley had a saloon here. When prohibition arrived, the business changed to a pool hall or billiards parlor with Henry Musack the proprietor from before World War I through the late 1920s. City directories show the building housed a series of grocers during the 1930s including the Piggly Wiggly Grocers in 1930 and the Self -Serve Grocery from the mid -1930s through World War II. Herbert Holmes and George Rebel also operated meat shops during this time period. After World War II, The Men's Shop clothing store was located here and continued operations until the mid-1960s (Svendsen, 2001). Image 03. Historic Image — North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca. 1925 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) In this view of E. College Street, we see the Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its center bays. Though difficult to read in this view, the building name is set on -center just above the upper story windows. The upper fagade at 109 remains much as seen in this view as does that at 115 (see "Dooley Block," 52-01088.) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e8 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 04. Historic Image — North side of E. College Street, looking SW - 1929 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) In this view of E. College Street, we see the east (115) and west (109) bays of the Dooley Block flanking the 1929 infill of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building. Note that, by this date, the prism glass storefront transom was part of the fagade at 109 (right). Also, Piggly Wiggly occupied the building. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e9 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 9. Major Bibliographic References (2001) Iowa City city directories. Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970. 2017: References Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org. Iowa City Then & Now. Publisher unknown. Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an illustrated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989. State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection. Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Downtown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, 2001. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Dooley's Block" 52-04093." Iowa Site Form, 2001. Timeline: 109 E. College Street 1874 Fire insurance map shows a building with a similar footprint on this site (address then being 13); the occupant is noted as "vacant." Lot to the east is vacant, though a staircase is located on the east elevation. 1879 Fire insurance map shows a 2 -section addition to the rear of the building (now addressed at 39), so that the building stretches south to the alley. The occupant is noted as "Hardware" with a warehouse in the rear sections. The adjoining bay (then numbered 40) is in place —the bay embracing the former exterior staircase. The length of the new bay matches the original of the first bay. The sites of the east bays (113 and 115) of the Dooley Block are occupied by small scale buildings. 1883 Fire Insurance Map: No change to 109 (then 110); the space remains occupied by a hardware store with warehouse at rear. A small addition has been made to the rear of 111 (then 112); the building is occupied by a dealer of agricultural implements. The sites of the east bays (113 and 115) of the Dooley Block are occupied by small scale buildings. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Paae 10 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 1888 Fire Insurance Map: The west bay (now numbered 109) remains occupied by a hardware store with warehouse at rear. 1892 Fire Insurance Map: The west bay remains occupied by a hardware store with warehouse at rear. 1899 Fire Insurance Map: The 4 -bay Dooley Block is in place. 1901 City Directory: "Dooley's Block" at 113-115 E. College Street 1915 City Directory: "Dooley's Block" at 109-115 E. College Street 1925 Historic image documents the original, four -bay configuration of the Dooley Block. 1929 Historic image documents the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building with the Dooley Block bays at 109 and 115 retained. 1933 Fire insurance map confirms the bay at 109 as an autonomous structure due to the removal of the middle two bays. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e11 Site Number 52-0409 Related District Number Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson Name of Property County 109 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 11. Additional Documentation Full Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, West 19.3' of Lot 3. Assessor: PIN 1010380009 Lat/Long: 41.658860/-91.534107 Parcel Map - 2017 M� (SOURCE: http://iowacity.iowaassessors.com/parcel) Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04091 ❑ New ® Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ® Contributes to a potential district withet unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) LJ Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE 9 -Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building other names/site number The Field House 2. Location street & number 111-113 East College Street city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson Legal Description: (if Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter (If Urban) Subdivision Original Town Block(s) 82 Lot(s) see full legal 3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section] 4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section] 5. Classification Catego of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property building(s) If Non -Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of. - F1 district Enter number of: Contributing Noncontributing ❑ site buildings 1 buildings ❑ structure sites sites ❑ object structures structures objects objects Total 1 Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination). Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number Iowa City Central Business District Study - 2017 UPDATE 52-127 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) 02F COMMERCE/TRADE/department store 70 VACANT/NOT IN USE 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) 09F05 COMMERCIAL/Brick Front foundation 04 STONE walls 03 BRICK roof other 07 TERRA COTTA Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria) ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. County Johnson Address 111-113 East College Street Site Number 52-04091 City Iowa City District Number Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A commemorative property. B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past C A birthplace or grave. 50 years. ❑ D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) 01 ARCHITECTURE 05 COMMERCE Significant Dates Construction date 1929 ❑ check if circa or estimated date Other dates Significant Person Architect/Builder (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect N/A unknown Builder unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography ® See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data UTM References (OPTIONAL) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 2 3 4 ❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Alexa McDowell, Historian organization AKAY Consulting date 11/2017 street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue telephone 515-491-5432 city or town Minneapolis state MN zip code 55407 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES 1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township. 2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken ❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file. FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e1 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City 7. Property Description The Sears, Roebuck & Co. building is situated on a portion of Lot 3 in Block 82. Located on the south side of E. College Street, the building's fagade faces north. As noted in the 2001 evaluation, the building is located along the 1977 downtown pedestrian mall that extends for several blocks along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100 -ft. width with four 80 -ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. Twenty -foot wide east -west alleys bisected the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the "Promenade" along the Iowa River east through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits. Today, the "ped mall" is an intimate gathering place, its character resting on the historic buildings that line much of the street, brick landscaping, vegetative canopy, and vibrant retail base. The building footprint fully occupies the site which, according to the Iowa City assessor, measures 38- by 150 -feet. Built in 1929, the building is a two-story, brick construction in the 20d' century form commonly described as a Commercial Brick Front. The building fagade is clad in pressed brick laid in a Flemish bond with a taupe colored mortar. Typical of commercial properties, the fagade is arranged in a storefront with the transition to the upper fagade marked by a storefront cornice (Image 01). The upper story is organized into three bays, each bay dominated by a Chicago -style window. Each window configuration (one large, fixed pane window flanked by narrower, double -hung windows) features a header of soldier bricks and a running sill of glazed terra cotta. Terra cotta is also used in the coping of the stepped parapet, stylized pilasters that frame the bays, and has relief tiles that provide decorative accents to the brickwork. The brickwork itself is visually interesting and well executed — a large area laid in a basketweave pattern is found over each of the 2nd floor windows (Image 02). Terra cotta tiles are also used in the outer piers of the storefront. Like the upper level, the storefront is divided into three bays. Whereas the original storefront had a center entrance with plate -glass display windows to either side and a multi -part transom with prism glass spanning the front, the storefront today has a central, multi -light display window flanked by recessed openings, each with solid metal double -doors with a single sidelight and transoms above. Although the historic outer storefront piers of brick with terra cotta details are retained, the remainder of the storefront structure is clad in cast stone panels. Constructed to house Sears Roebuck & Co., a national franchise department store, the storefront originally had signage installed in the space immediately beneath the second floor windows as well as a vertical neon blade sign that extended from the beltcourse to parapet level (Image 03). In 2017, the exterior of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building retains a very good level of historic integrity, despite the alteration of the storefront. This is due in large part to the retention of the historic upper story fagade, which provides the basis of the building's visual character: Chicago -style windows, decorative brickwork, stepped parapet, and terracotta details (some deterioration noted) are all character -defining features which are retained. Further, the existing storefront (the construction date of which is undetermined) incorporates Classical Revival influenced details which are sympathetic to the historic character. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e2 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City Image 01. View of the facade (north elevation), looking SE (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Image 02. Detail view of upper facade details (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e3 Site Number 52-04091 Related District Number Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City 8. Statement of Significance As a well-preserved example of a 20"' century Commercial Brick Front building form frequently adopted by national franchise stores prior to World War II, the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building is significant under Criterion C. Though the storefront has sustained significant alterations, those alterations are historically sympathetic. Further, the upper elevation, with its historic character -defining features intact, is well preserved. The building is also significant under Criterion A, contributing as it does to our understanding of the history of commerce in Iowa City, specifically in association with its original occupant, the Sears & Roebuck Co. As a result, this building is eligible for the National Register as a contributing resource in a potential historic district. Historical Backgroun Prior to its construction, the site upon which the Sears Roebuck & Co. building is situated was occupied by the middle two bays of the Dooley Block (ca. 1879 and ca. 1895). Property transfer records show that Frank Dooley acquired all of Lot 3 in Block 82 in 1867 (Svendsen, "Dooley Block," 2001). In ca. 1874 Dooley constructed the westernmost bay (109) of the Dooley Block, with a second bay completed by 1879. In ca. 1895 the remaining bays (now 113 and 115) were added on the east, resulting in a 2 -story, 4 -bay commercial block building in the Late Victorian Italianate style. The east bay (115) and west bay (109) remain today. Figure 01. Fire Insurance Map — 1899 - �° .•.. � I io�rw�unrar� Co. s• 'I . I m•n (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Maps, 1899.) The Dooley Block was constructed in phases. The completed block building (highlighted) first appears on fire insurance maps in 1899. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e4 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City Image 03. Historic Image — North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca. 1925 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) In this view of E. College Street, we see the Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its middle bays and subsequent construction of the Sears Roebuck building at their place. Though difficult to read in this view, the building name is set on - center just above the upper story windows (indicated). The upper fagades at 115 and 109 remain much as seen in this view (see Dooley Block site forms: 52-01088 and 52-04093). Figure 02. Fire Insurance Map — 1926 COLLEGE O.wr, f Z J f E. %,BURLINGTON (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Maps, 1926.) The footprint of the Dooley Block remains relatively unchanged in the years just prior the construction of Sears Roebuck. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e5 Site Number 52-04091 Related District Number Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City Property transfer records show the property changed hands in 1928 when a referee deed records a sale to W.H. Wagner. The parcel was then divided, with the Sears Roebuck & Co. building constructed on the west portion of the Lot 3 (111-113) and the east bay of the Dooley Block (115) transferred to the Koser Brothers. Lee and George Koser were realtors with Koser Brothers Real Estate (Svendsen, 2001). The west section of the Dooley Block (109, which is located in Block 4), was likewise sold. Sooner thereafter, the two center bays of the Dooley Block were razed and, in 1929, the present building was constructed to house the Sears, Roebuck & Co. department store. At the time Sears Roebuck appeared on E. College Street in Iowa City, the downtown was rich with department stores; the 100 block of E. College Street alone had (in addition to Sears Roebuck), Montgomery Ward & Co. (121-123) and White's Consolidated Stores (114-116). Yetter's was located one block to the north (115-117 E. Washington) and the Strub Co. was situated around the corner (118-122 S. Clinton Street). Figure 03. Fire Insurance Map — 1933 46 0 s s s;s I s s S SAS S � b 8� _ Srw • _ �� .wAv. �.. _ E- BURLINGTON (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Maps, 1933.) The 1933 fire insurance map documents the Sears Roebuck building (highlighted), noting it as a two-story, double -wide building, which stretched from E. College on the north to the alley at mid -block on the south. The map also notes that the building structure utilized iron columns. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e6 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City Image 03. Historic Image: View looking SE along S. Clinton Street —1929 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) The remnants of the Dooley Block (115) remain at left and (109) at right, with the 20th century Sears Roebuck building complete with Chicago -style windows, providing an interesting visual foil to the Late Victorian architecture that remains intact on the bays of the original block. Figure 04. Advertisement — 1943 Sears, Roebuck and Co. 111-18 E. COLLEGE Retail Phone 4163 Mail Order Phone 9752 Quality, Service and Value 19wa City's Largest Department Store Invites ]Cour Patronage Complete $locks of Finest Merchandise to Please Everyone Ready -to -Wear Domestics Furniture Millinery Lingerie Radios Shoes Hosiery Hardware Men's Department Gloves Refrigerators Washing Machines Linens Stoves Silks Sporting Goods Auto Accessories (SOURCE: City Directory, 1943) Sears Roebuck remained in the building until the 1960s, at which time it relocated to Sycamore Mall in southeast Iowa City. The building was vacant for several years before the Goodwill Budget Store located here in the early 1970s. By 1978 through 2001, it housed The Field House, a restaurant and disco. (Svendsen, 2001). At the time of the present evaluation (October 2017) the building is vacant. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e7 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City 9. Major Bibliographic References (2001) Iowa City city directories. Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970. 2017: References Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org. Iowa City Then & Now. Publisher unknown. Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an illustrated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989. McDowell, Alexa. "Dooley Block (109): 52-04093." Iowa Site Form, 2017. McDowell, Alexa. "Dooley Block (115): 52-01088." Iowa Site Form, 2017. State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection. Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Downtown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, 2001. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building: 52-04091." Iowa Site Form, 2001. McDowell, Alexa. "Dooley Block (109): 52-04093." Iowa Site Form, 2017. Timeline: Sears Roebuck & Co. 1926 City Directory (reverse listings) 111 Edward J. Watkins 111-1 /2 Edward L. Murphy 113 No occupant noted 1928 City Directory (reverse listings) 111 Edward J. Watkins 111-1 /2 Radio Doctors 113 Randalls Hardware 1930 City Directory Sears Roebuck & Co. 111-113 E. College Street Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e8 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson Name of Property County 111-113 East College Street Iowa City Address City 11. Additional Documentation Full Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, East 38.75' of West 58.05' of Lot 3. Assessor: PIN 1010380008 Lat/Long: 41.658660/-91.534022 Parcel Map - 2017 i1 14 I �� , �R��,.� 50' So 6S 1W' � �� N�' •' moon I sI (SOURCE: http://iowacity.iowaassessors.com/parcel.php?gid=344414) Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-01088 ❑ New ® Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ® Contributes to a potential district withet unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) LJ Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE 9 -Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Dooley Block (east bay) other names/site number Gringo's Mexican Bar & Grill 2. Location street & number 115 E. College Street city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson Legal Description: (if Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter (If Urban) Subdivision Original Town Block(s) 82 Lot(s) E 22' of 3 3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section] 4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section] 5. Classification Catego of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property building(s) If Non -Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of. - F1 district Enter number of: Contributing Noncontributing ❑ site buildings 1 buildings ❑ structure sites sites ❑ object structures structures objects objects Total 1 Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination). Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number Iowa City Central Business District Study - 2017 UPDATE 52-127 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) 02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store 02G COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) 05B LATE VICTORIAN/Italianate foundation 04 STONE walls 03 BRICK roof other Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria) ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. County Johnson Address 115 E. College Street Site Number 52-01088 City Iowa City District Number Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A commemorative property. B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past C A birthplace or grave. 50 years. ❑ D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) 02 ARCHITECTURE 05 COMMERCE Significant Dates Construction date 1895 ® check if circa or estimated date Other dates 1929 Significant Person Architect/Builder (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect unknown Builder unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography ® See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data UTM References (OPTIONAL) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 2 3 4 ❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Alexa McDowell, Historian organization AKAY Consulting date 10/2017 street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue telephone 515-491-5432 city or town Minneapolis state MN zip code 55407 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES 1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township. 2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken ❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file. FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-01088 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e1 Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 7. Property Description The Dooley Block (east bay) is a one -bay, 2 -story, 22- by 150 -ft., brick building that was constructed sometime between 1892 and 1899. The building is a remnant of the original, which filled the full width of Lot 3 and part of Lot 4. From 1929, at which time the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Sears Roebuck & Co. building, the east bay (115) has beeen — both functionally and visually - an autonomous property. The west bay of the Dooley Block (109) also remains, providing a bookend to the Sears building. As noted in the 2001 survey, this building is located along the 1977 downtown pedestrian mall that extends for several blocks along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100 -ft. width with four 80 -ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. Twenty -foot wide, east -west alleys bisected the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the "Promenade" along the Iowa River east through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits. Today, the "ped mall" is an intimate gathering place, its character resting on the historic buildings that line much of the street, brick landscaping, vegetative canopy, and vibrant retail base. The stylistic character of the Dooley Block reflects the Late Victorian era during which it was constructed. As noted by Svendsen in 2001, the building fagade presents a mixture of the Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate styles. The paneled wood cornice has returning ends and four large brackets with small dentil-like brackets in between. The upper is clad in red brick with elaborate carved wood semi -circular or Romanesque arches over the single and paired 1/1 double -hung windows. Svendsen noted that the storefront had been remodeled "in recent years" with a side entrance and three fixed glass windows for a modified shop window. A series of moldings separates the storefront from the upper story. The storefront has a plastered cladding with the door recessed beneath a fixed curved awning. At an undetermined time since the 2001 survey, the storefront of the Dooley Block has been altered. The main entrance still remains on the left of the building, the fixed -glass windows have been replaced with four doors that fold back to open the entire front of the store. There is also a side entrance on the right side of the storefront labled as "13.5 College Ave." that leads to the second story. The first story is currently occupied by Graze: Food Guru Dining, and the occupant of the second story is unknown. The upper elevation of the Dooley Block remains unaltered from 2001, with character -defining features retained including the red brick cladding, ornate Italianate cornice, Roman arched window heads, and storefront cornice details. As a result, the building retains a generally good level of historic integrity specific to 1929, which marks the year the building was disjoined from the larger Dooley Block and became an autonomous resource. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-01088 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e2 Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 01. View of the facade, looking south across E. College Street (the Ped Mall) (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-01088 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e3 Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 02. View of the facade, looking SW across E. College Street (the Ped Mall) (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-01088 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e4 Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 8. Statement of Significance As noted, the Dooley Block is a one -bay remnant of the original block building, which filled the full width of Lot 3 and part of Lot 4. The block building was constructed in phases, the west two bays likely pre -date 1874 with the east two bays constructed in ca. 1895. From 1929, when the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Sears Roebuck & Co. building, the remaining east bay has been — both functionally and visually - an autonomous property. The west bay of the Dooley Block (109) also remains, providing a bookend to the Sears building. The building is a moderately well-preserved example of a Late Victorian Italianate style commercial building. Because the building has been disjoined from the original block building for well more than 50 -years, the resource is significant in its post -1929 form as a single, autonomous building. Given this, the Dooley Block is significant under Criterion C. The building is also significant under Criterion A, contributing as it does to our understanding of the history of commerce in Iowa City. As a result, this building is eligible for the National Register as a contributing resource in a potential historic district. It should be noted that additional evaluation of interior integrity may support a case for individual eligibility as an increasingly rare representation of an early commercial building in the Iowa City downtown. Historical Backeround Prior to its construction, the site upon which this bay of the Dooley Block is situated was occupied by a small, one-story "marble shop" with a shed at the rear. Property transfer records show that Frank Dooley acquired all of Lot 3 in Block 82 in 1867 (Svendsen, 2001). Dooley proceeded to construct the west two -bays of the block building (109 and 111), which the 1883 fire insurance map records along with a small, 1 -story "marble shop" with a shed at the rear in on the site of what would become the block's easternmost bay (115). The same footprint appears on subsequent fire insurance maps through 1892; the map in 1899 marks the first time a 2 -story building appears on the site. At that time, a grocer is noted as the occupant. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e5 Site Number 52-01088 Related District Number Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Figure 01. Fire Insurance Map — 1883 LEGE N�ry . if �� I� � ~� � ! a i e ! �+ pe - C- 7 Ac�cr' C S LED 1 I �T�•s�aoGreiY - ; ■I i N e � IY BURLINGTON (D � (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883) The 1883 fire insurance map notes the presence of the west 2 -bays of the Dooley Block (now 109 and 111) with 113 and 115 still occupied by small-scale buildings. The location of 115 is highlighted in blue with the remaining bays of what would, by ca. 1895 form the entire Dooley Block, highlighted in light blue. Figure 02. Fire Insurance Map — 1892 9 _ .S rr _ .. P_ -VOL -LEGE s,� Y J za- JT• •I� ) i .� F-OuFtLINGTO K ' S (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1892) In 1892 the site upon which the easternmost bay of the Dooley Block (dark blue) was later constructed was occupied by a 1 - story building that was set back from the street. The lighter shading shows the location of the full extent of the site that would, by ca. 1895 be fully occupied by the Dooley Block. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e6 Site Number 52-01088 Related District Number Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Figure 03. Fire Insurance Man — 1899 t -4 n dV W 7 al3 R i1. s i LyH f._ _y t { �s k ' y 1 � r (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1899) By 1899, the remaining bays of the Dooley Block had been completed. The east bay (115) is highlighted in blue with the remaining bays also indicated. Image 03. Historic Image — North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca. 1925 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) In this view of E. College Street, we see the Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its center bays. Though difficult to read in this view, the building name is set on -center just above the upper story windows. The upper fagade at 115 remains much as seen in this view as does that at 109 (see "Dooley Block," 52-04093.) 11� a1� lcaac,'r�r'x {h�. ---max`__ x � }i i NI L N dV W 7 al3 R i1. s i LyH f._ _y t { �s k ' y 1 � r (SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1899) By 1899, the remaining bays of the Dooley Block had been completed. The east bay (115) is highlighted in blue with the remaining bays also indicated. Image 03. Historic Image — North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca. 1925 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) In this view of E. College Street, we see the Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its center bays. Though difficult to read in this view, the building name is set on -center just above the upper story windows. The upper fagade at 115 remains much as seen in this view as does that at 109 (see "Dooley Block," 52-04093.) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-01088 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e7 Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 04. Historic Image North side of E. College Street, looking SW - 1929 (Image courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.) In this view of E. College Street, we see the east (115) and west (109) bays of the Dooley Block flanking the 1929 infill of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building. Property transfer records do not show the property changing hands again until 1928 when a referee deed saw the lot sold to W.H. Wagner. The parcel was then divided, with the Sears Roebuck & Co. building constructed on the west portion of the lot (111-113) and this building (115) transferred to the Koser Brothers. Lee and George Koser were realtors with Koser Brothers Real Estate (Svendsen, 2001). City directories indicate that the Barth Brothers, grocers occupied the building in 1901. By 1911, Samuel Kelberg operated a shoemaking business from this address. He and his wife Dora lived on the second floor. In 1918 the business space was vacant and by 1926 Dr. John Mullen had offices here. City directories show the storefront changed frequently beginning in the 1930s: Smith & Hiatt Hardware Store (1930); Oakland Bakery (1934, 1940); Western Auto (1946-1962); Thrift Plan of Iowa City (1967); and Sherwin-Williams Co. Paints (1972). By the late 1970s, Gringo's Mexican Restaurant located here (Svendsen, 2001). At the time of the present evaluation the building was occupied by Graze, a restaurant (2017). Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet m Site Number 52-01088 Related District Number Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 9. Major Bibliographic References (2001) Iowa City city directories. Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970. 2017: References Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org. Iowa City Then & Now. Publisher unknown. Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an illustrated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989. State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection. Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Downtown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, 2001. Svendsen, Marlys A. "115 E. College Street," 52-01088." Iowa Site Form, 2001. Timeline: 115 E. College Street 1883 Fire insurance map shows small, 1 -story with deep setback and rear shed occupied by a "marble shop" and the west two bays of the Dooley Block (2 -story, interconnected structures with an interior staircase). 1888 Fire insurance map shows small, 1 -story with deep setback and rear shed occupied by a "marble shop" 1892 Fire insurance map shows small, 1 -story with deep setback and 2 rear sheds, occupied by a "marble shop" 1899 Fire insurance map shows a 2 -story, contiguous building sited flush with the neighboring buildings (4 -bay Dooley Block intact) and extending to the south approximately 50 -ft. Occupant: Grocer 1901 City Directory: "Dooley's Block" at 113-115 E. College Street Barth Brothers, grocers 1915 City Directory: "Dooley's Block" at 109-115 E. College Street Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-01088 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e9 Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson Name of Property County 115 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 1920 Fire insurance maps notes no changes to the footprint, but the addition of an interior staircase at the front of the building, along the west wall. Occupant: millinery. 1925 Historic image documents the original, four -bay configuration of the Dooley Block. 1926 Fire insurance maps notes no changes to the footprint, and the interior staircase is retained at the front of the building, along the west wall. A 1 -story, freestanding auto garage is situated south of the building. Occupant: not specified. 11. Additional Documentation Full Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, Lot 3 east 22 -ft. Assessor: PIN 1010380007 Lat/Long: 41.658883/-91.533901 Parcel Map - 2017 (SOURCE: http://iowacity.iowaassessors.com/parcel.php?gid=344413) Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04090 ® New ❑ Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ® Contributes to a potential district withet unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) LJ Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE 9 -Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Crescent Block other names/site number Lovelace -Moon Block 2. Location street & number 117-123 E. College Street city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson Legal Description: (if Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter (If Urban) Subdivision Original Town Block(s) 82 Lot(s) Lot 2 3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section] 4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section] 5. Classification Catego of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property building(s) If Non -Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of. - F1 district Enter number of: Contributing Noncontributing ❑ site buildings 1 buildings ❑ structure sites sites ❑ object structures structures objects objects Total 1 Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination). Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number Iowa City Central Business District Study - 2017 UPDATE 52-127 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) 02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store 02G COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant 02B COMMERCE/TRADE/professional offices 02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store 03A04 SOCIAL/fraternal hall 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) 09F05 COMMERCIAL/Brick Front foundation 02B COMMERCE/TRADE/professional offices walls 03 BRICK roof other 07 TERRA COTTA Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria) ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. ® Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. County Johnson Address 117-123 E. College Street Site Number 52-04090 City Iowa City District Number Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A commemorative property. B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past C A birthplace or grave. 50 years. ❑ D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) 02 ARCHITECTURE 05 COMMERCE Significant Person (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Significant Dates Construction date 1894 ❑ check if circa or estimated date Other dates Architect/Builder Architect Builder Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography ® See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data UTM References (OPTIONAL) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 2 3 4 ❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Alexa McDowell, Architectural Historian organization AKAY Consulting date 10/2017 street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue telephone 515-491-5432 city or town Minneapolis state MN zip code 55407 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES 1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township. 2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken ❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file. FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e1 Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 7. Property Description The Crescent Block is a three-story brick building constructed in 1894. The building is an example of a late 19th century Commercial Brick Front building form. Its four bays originally contained three shop spaces with an entrance to the upper floors in the narrow bay (119) to the right of center. This bay now also contains a narrow shop space in addition to the stairs access. The building is clad in a dark brown brick set with reddish tinted mortar. A twin band of corbeled brick extends across the front between the second and third levels. The original pressed metal cornice has widely spaced brackets with smaller brackets evenly spaced in between. The original storefront treatment is retained in the west bay (117). This bay has a recessed entrance set between plate glass display windows and a multi -part transom above. The first floor projects forward from the front fagade and has a shallow, standing -seam metal shed roof separating the first and second floors. An embossed metal cornice spans the transoms connecting to the hipped roof entrance hood above the entrance to the upper levels (119). This space was remodeled in the 1930s with carrara glass elements with Art Deco styling. The design is well-suited for the small size of this bay. The design includes a curved glass display window on the right with bands of black and white glass in the bulkhead and signboard areas. The original wood and glass entrance door and tile floor in the entrance are retained in this space. The east half of the building is now part of a single storefront. The modern design incorporated new brick with a gray exposed aggregate in the section separating the windows from the second floor. The windows have single fixed glass lights and are topped by separate curved, fixed awnings. The entrance is at the far east end. The upper levels of the building have an unusual arrangement of window openings. The third floor windows appear in pairs, are tall and narrow with stone sills, and have a single flat stone lintel above each pair. A pair of windows is centered in each of the original four bays. The windows consist of 1/1 double -hung sash with a transom of equal size above. Windows on the west half of the second level are shorter with a pair of 1/1 sash above the hipped roof entrance bay. The west bay has a pair of 1/1 sash plus transom centered in the bay with shorter 1/1 sash plus transoms on both sides. Fenestration of the east half of the second floor originally mirrored that on the west (Image 05), but in 1929 (likely with Montgomery Ward's move into the building) two large Chicago -style windows were introduced in place of those in the east half of the building (2017). The Chicago - style windows have since been replaced with new sash (the opening is retained). The building is approximately 80 -ft. wide and has an irregular depth. The third floor originally contained a hall space (Svendsen, 2001). In 2017, the building appears as previously described. The building is largely vacant, with only the storefronts at 117 and 119 occupied by Revival, a vintage clothing store. 8. Statement of Significance This building is a moderately well-preserved example of a turn -of -the -century Commercial Brick Front building. Constructed in 1894 under the auspices of C.F. Lovelace, that connection provides an additional avenue for considering significance; Lovelace being associated with the adjacent College Block as well as the construction of other downtown buildings. He also has deep and significant ties to commercial and financial institutions in the city. Although it is unlikely that a case under Criterion B in association with Lovelace should be made for the Crescent Block, certainly that association elevates the general significance of the building. Further, the building is an unusual example of commercial design, with stylistic influences reflecting the influence of Chicago architecture on Iowa City design - an association worth additional consideration. Lovelace's role in the design should also be examined. Finally, as a mixed-use building the Crescent Block has long associations with the history of commerce in downtown Iowa City (including as a professional office space), and to the history of local fraternal groups that utilized the third floor hall. Though portions of the storefront have sustained significant alterations, the retention of a 1930s era Art Deco Style storefront (119) as well as one of the original storefronts Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e2 Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City (117) gives the Crescent Block added importance. As a result, this building is considered individually eligible for the National Register under Criterion C and likely under Criterion A as well. Retention of a good level of historic integrity on the interior would be important to a successful nomination. The building is counted as a contributing structure in a potential historic district. Image 01. View of the fagade (north) elevation, looking SW across the Ped Mall (E. College Street) (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e3 Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 02. View of the facade (north) elevation, looking SE across the Ped Mall (E. College Street) (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Image 03. View of the 1930s Art Deco storefront faced in black Carrara glass (Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e4 Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Historical Backeround As noted, the Crescent Block is located on the urban renewal era pedestrian mall that extends for several blocks along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100 -ft. width with four 80 -ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. 20 -ft. wide east -west alleys bisected the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the "Promenade" along the Iowa River east through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits (Svendsen, 2001). Property transfer records show this property changing hands in 1890 and 1895 when Manley Moon and Milton Moon each acquired half of Lot 2 in Block 82 from Robert Finkbine and Chancy Lovelace, architects in the partnership of Finkbine and Lovelace (Svendsen, 2001). Lovelace and Moon are responsible for the building's construction in 1894 (2017). When the pending construction was announced in April of that year, the news account noted that work would commence in early May. The 80- by 80 -ft., three-story building would have three "three fine store rooms with modern fronts" on the first floor; offices on the second floor; and the third floor would be fitted for a large hall. Demolition of a brick building on the site was underway the first week in May (2017). At the time the building was under construction, news accounts referred to the property as the Lovelace and Moon Block, but in late December the property owners announced the building would thereafter be known as the Crescent Block; no explanation for the name was given. Lovelace and Moon held the property until 1923 when M.G. Koser, a local real estate agent, acquired the building (2017). City directories and fire insurance maps show the building with a number of retail tenants through the years. In 1899 fire insurance maps show the building with a pharmacy, china and notions store, and hardware store. The 1904 city directory shows the Crescent Pharmacy run by W.W. Morrison (117) and Bruce Moore's hardware store (123). By 1906 a clothing store was in place at 121 joining the drug store and hardware stores already in place. The Elks Club occupied the third floor meeting hall. Five years later, the Crescent Pharmacy continued but A.A. Pickering's Store replaced the clothing store selling "china, glass, queensware, fancy goods and toys" and the Knights of Columbus rented the third floor hall space after the Elks moved to their newly completed building on the southwest corner of Gilbert and Washington streets. The second floor had 10 office suites occupied by lawyers, insurance agents, and abstractors. After World War I and during the 1920s, William Smith and Richard Hiatt operated a hardware store from(121 and a grocery store opened in 123. The pharmacy continued from 117 but with a new name, Morrison's Pharmacy (Svendsen, 2001). In 1929 a major shift came when the Montgomery Ward and Co. department store located in 121-123. Montgomery Ward had their farm store and implement sales in a building located directly to the south fronting onto Burlington Street. They remained the anchor retail tenant in the building until the late 1960s when Goodwill Industries occupied 121-123. By 1940, the Koser Brothers Real Estate Office was located at 119. M.G. Koser owned the building at the time. The drug store space was taken over about the same time by Western Auto and continued through the early 1960s. By the late 1970s the first of several restaurants and/or bars opened in the building - Maxwell's Cocktail Lounge occupied 121-123. In 2000, the Union Bar occupied 121-123 and the Soap Opera specialty soap shop was in 119. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet e5 Site Number 52-04090 Related District Number Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 04. Historic Image — ca. 1910 7 (Source: State Historical Society of Iowa) In this view of the south side of E. College Street, looking east from Clinton we see the Crescent Block at left. At that time, the Dooley Block remained fully intact at center, and the Coldren Opera House/Iowa City State Bank was located on the corner (now the Savings and Loan Building). Image 05. Historic Image — ca. 1925 (Source: State Historical Society of Iowa) Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet e6 Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City Image 06. Historic Image — ca. 1965 N (Source: Iowa City Public Library) By this time, the 2'6 floor windows of the east two bays had been altered. This likely occurred concurrent with Montgomery Ward's move into the building in 1929. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090 Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet Paae 7 Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 9. Major Bibliographic References (2001) Iowa City city directories. Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970. 2017: References Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org. Iowa City Then & Now. Publisher unknown. Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an illustrated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989. State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection. Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Downtown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, 2001. Svendsen, Marlys A. "Crescent Block: 52-04090." Iowa Site Form, 2001. Newspapers Iowa City Herald. "Iowa City Improves." April 18, 18 94. Iowa City Herald. "Local News." May 02, 1894. Iowa City Herald. "Iowa City Alive and Moving." May 02, 1894. Iowa City Herald. "Local News." September 22, 1894. Iowa City Herald. "Over the City." November 24, 1894. Iowa City Herald. "The Crescent Block." December 21, 1894. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Page 8 Site Number 52-04090 Related District Number Crescent Block Johnson Name of Property County 117-123 E. College Street Iowa City Address City 11. Additional Documentation Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, Lot 2 Assessor: PIN 002+1010380005-006 (2 parcels, currently one property owner) Lat/Long: 41.658824/-91.533763 Parcel Map - 2017 COLLEGE 0 Z W N O O0 220 Z J U 212 224 W 228 N N it N � m 102 :D N ABURLINGTON Planning and Zoning Commission May 21, 2020 Page 3 of 13 Hensch closed the public hearing. Parsons moved to approve SUB20-04, an application submitted by Pleasant Valley LP for a preliminary plat of the Pleasant Valley Preserve subdivision, a 7 -lot, 7.6 acre residential subdivision in unincorporated Johnson County. Townsend seconded the motion. Parsons sees no reason not to approve this application. Hensch agrees with Parsons, this is in compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement and he doesn't have any concerns at all about this. Signs agreed, it is pretty straightforward. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. CASE NO. REZ20-02: Applicant: Tailwind College St. IC, LLC Location: 109, 111, 115, and 117-121 E. College Street An application submitted by Tailwind College St. IC, LLC for a rezoning from Central Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for the properties located at 109, 111, 115, and 117-121 E. College Street. Russett reiterated this is a rezoning application for a historic district overlay for several properties within the Ped Mall on East College Street. She reminded the Commission that these local landmark rezonings ensure the preservation of historic resources in the community and require upon approval that exterior changes to these buildings undergo historic review, which could be a review by the City Preservation Planner or the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). The HPC did review this application at their meeting last week and recommended approval of the landmark designation. Russett added although this item isn't related to the development project, the applicant is seeking to preserve the existing buildings that front East College Street and build a new building behind those historic structures and that review of the development, the new buildings, would be subject to historic review upon approval of this rezoning. Russett next showed an aerial of the site and then the zoning map. All of the area is zoned CB 10, which is the downtown zoning designation. She pointed out property which is currently Martinis is currently a local historic landmark. Russett next went through the properties and showed some current photographs and some historic photographs. First is 109 East College Street, which is the west bay which was constructed in 1874. Next are the central bays of the Dooley Block at 111 through 113 East College Street and the east bay of the Dooley block at 115 East College Street. Next is a historic photograph that shows the Dooley block prior to the demolition of the central bays. The central bays were demolished, and the Sears company built there as a three -bay Planning and Zoning Commission May 21, 2020 Page 4 of 13 building in 1929. Moving on to the Crescent block, 117 and 123 East College Street, which is currently Revival and Union Bar, Russett showed a historic photograph of the Crescent block at the left side of the screen and the Dooley block in the center. Russett pointed out Martinis, which is currently a local historic landmark. Russett noted the storefront at 121 E. College Street was remodeled, so it is not the original facade of the building. It was remodeled in 1930 to reflect an art deco styling, so even though it's not the original facade, it was remodeled during the period of significant, so the art deco storefront is an important feature of this building. Russett noted the next steps after the Planning Commission makes a recommendation, City Council will have a public hearing and if approved, exterior modifications will be subject to the historic review process. Staff does recommend approval of REZ20-02 for a rezoning from Central Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for the properties located at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-121 E. College Street. Martin asked how this historic overlay will affect the restaurants there, the current restaurant signage, and patio seating. Is there anything that can negatively impact the current business. Russett replied if they wanted to make any changes to the size or the signs that would be subject to historic review. Martin noted the original Sears sign shown she thinks is far too large for current sign standards, so could someone then decide to put a sign like that up since that was original. Russett replied yes and noted they had a project similar to that on the Historic Preservation Commission agenda last week where a historic sign was larger than the current signage standards and HPC recommended approval of it, but it needs to also get a special exception from the Board of Adjustment to approve the signage size requirements. Martin wanted confirmation they wouldn't see a negative impact on the current businesses because it's just a facade and signage restraints and there could potentially be benefits. Russett replied there's definitely benefits if the buildings become local historic landmarks, there's a grant program that the projects could potentially be eligible for so there are financial resources as well, but only for the exterior of the buildings. Signs noted in the report comments the developer is planning to build a new structure behind the historical structure. From the overview it looks like some of those buildings go all the way back to the alley and so is it okay if they demolish parts of those buildings in the rear. Russett noted that the demolitions would have to be reviewed by the HPC prior to the demolition. Hekteon noted the whole property will be zoned historic, not just the facades. Hensch asked if this historic designation then allows these properties to become eligible for the State Historic property tax credits. Russett noted that was correct. Baker asked about the redevelopment behind the fagade and what regulations kick in controlling the height of the redevelopment and can something go above the current facade behind it higher. Russett said that would have to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and staff has reviewed some preliminary designs, and the applicant has already submitted a historic review application. The City Historic Preservation Planner did a sightline study and provided some recommendations on what might work in terms of height but the HPC will make those final decisions. The only reason City Council would be involved in this is if the applicant is seeking TIF funding otherwise Council would not have a say in the project. Planning and Zoning Commission May 21, 2020 Page 5 of 13 Hensch opened the public hearing. Kevin Monson (Neumann Monson Architects) is representing Tailwind and noted this project has been in the works for probably a year and a half and they've had multiple opportunities to review the project with City staff and with the City administration. He noted it's a very complex project and some of these storefronts have been vacant for a very long time and one of the issues with the current size is that local businesses cannot utilize that large of a footprint. With this project for instance the Sears and Roebuck building it is going to be reduced in size to the original footprint of the adjoining Dooley block buildings and thereby making it much more advantageous for local businesses to be able to use that footprint. The Union Bar will be reduced in this project, again, downsizing the size of the building. Additionally the Union Bar has been selling its equipment so there'll be another use for that facility. Monson stated this it is a good project for the Ped Mall to get it alive again and get appropriate businesses back in that block. It's an exciting project but they have a lot of steps to go before they make it happen. Signs asked what they are envisioning, will there be residential in the rear. Monson confirmed that is correct, they are looking at a residential facility. They've been guided by City to the height restriction and their building will be no taller than the Graduate Hotel. He added the beautiful thing about this is there actually will be a garden space between the existing buildings and the new building, so they will be separated and that separation actually helps differentiate the older historic buildings from what is a contemporary building to be placed at the rear of the site. Hensch asked if these buildings facades have all been remodeled, although very long ago, so will the facades have stay as they are now, or any improvements would have to be as close to the original construction prior to remodels. Monson noted the fagades have been greatly altered over the years and stated they are going to be kept as they are now except for the Union Block where the Union Bar is as they would like to restore that section closer to the Montgomery Ward era of the building, rather than the Union Bar era of the building. He noted the upper elevations above the first floor are fairly intact and very similar to the conditions when they were first built, so those will be maintained and restored to continue on that heritage. They will also be following the Secretary of Interior's guidelines for Historic Preservation with the new construction and not match the existing building with the new structure because that would be historically incorrect. The Secretary of Interior guidelines states it is not appropriate and can be confusing for the public as what was there and what wasn't there. Baker asked if they are envisioning the development behind the facade to be as high as the Graduate Hotel. Monson confirmed the guidelines that they've received says they can go no higher than the Graduate Hotel. He noted it's interesting when looking at the sight lines, because of the distance of that building setting back from the Ped Mall, there are very few views of a new building. Because the existing buildings are so close when one is in the Ped Mall there isn't much of a glimpse of anything behind it. Monson also stated they promise not to put any plaid on their building either like the Graduate Hotel did. Townsend asked if Monson has any idea what other businesses would be interested in residing in these buildings. Monson is not sure but they do have a not-for-profit that they've been talking to for over a year about occupying the Crescent Block building, the top floors of it, and that is looking promising. Planning and Zoning Commission May 21, 2020 Page 6 of 13 Signs noted by taking off the back parts of some of those larger buildings they are going to end up with more reasonably sized units as far as potential rentals go. Monson replied that's right and they think it is the right way of preserving downtown but also making it viable. They to restore these buildings and get them back into service and building the buildings behind the current structures is the answer. Dyer asked if the new building have windows on all sides. Monson confirmed it will. Hensch asked if some of the upper floors of the structures are unoccupied presently or have been for some time. Monson confirmed that's correct. Hensch closed the public hearing. Parsons moved to approve REZ20-02, an application submitted by Tailwind College St. IC, LLC for a rezoning from Central Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for the properties located at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-121 E. College Street. Baker seconded the motion. Townsend noted her surprise that those buildings weren't on the historic society already. She does wonder what will happen to the ones on the other side of the street and if they are going to try to put those on historic society. Russett mentioned they are working on a nomination to the National Register right now for the entire Downtown District to hopefully be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Townsend added she would hate to see some funky high rise right across the street. Signs stated it is already there, the one on the corner is a relatively new structure from the 70s or 80s, so part of the blocks already been redone by the Plaza Center One. Signs stated it sounds like an interesting project and a way to maintain the street character in the Ped Mall and take better advantage of the rest of that space. He agrees there's a positive to reducing the size of some of those massive buildings with it'll probably help limit some of the massive uses of those buildings. He is intrigued and thinks there could be some real good things happening there. Hensch supports this application now even more than when he was reading it because he thinks it's very important to maintain the character and history of Iowa City and now learning that a lot of those spaces are unoccupied anyway, that is not the best use to get more people downtown. They need places to live, they need more businesses and more variety of businesses. Plus, this will allow the property to be eligible for tax credits. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. CASE NO. SUB20-05: Applicant: Allen Homes, Inc. Location: East of Scott Blvd and north of American Legion Road 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 located at 109, 111, 115, 117, and 121 E. College Street (REZ20-02) Whereas, the applicant, Tailwinds College St. IC, LLC, has requested a rezoning of property located at 109, 111, 115, 117, and 121 East College Street from Central Business (CB -10) to CB - 10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD); and Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan encourages the preservation of historic buildings; and Whereas, Goal 1 of the Historic Preservation component of the Comprehensive Plan calls for identification of resources significant to Iowa City's past with the objective of designating individual buildings as landmarks; and Whereas, Goal 10 of the Historic Preservation component of the Comprehensive Plan calls for the adoption of strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods; and Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the proposed Historic Landmark Designation and has found that it meets the criteria for landmark designation in that it is significant to American and/or Iowa City's history, architecture, archeology and/or culture; possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship; associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or represents the work of a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and has recommended approval of the Historic Landmark designation rezoning and has found that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals of preserving historic resources; and Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I Approval. Property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of Central Business (CB -10) to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) Lots 2 and 3, Block 82, Original Town of Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa. Section II. Zoning Mao. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance by law. Section III. Certification and Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as provided by law. Section IV. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance No. Page 2 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 s whole or any section, 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-. Mayor City Clerk Ap y d by: Cit Attorney's Office (Sara Greenwood Hektoen —10/27/2020) Ordinance No. Page It was moved by and seconded by _ Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Bergus Mims Salih Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner First Consideration 11/02/2020 that the Vote for passage: AYES: Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 11/17/2020 Vote for passage: AYES: Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published Item Number: 10.e. �r CITY OE IOWA CITY www.iogov.org November 17, 2020 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow a special exception from standards for the reuse of existing buildings in certain commercial zones. (REZ20-0006) (Second Consideration) ATTACHMENTS: Description Planning & Zoning Commission Packet Planning & Zoning Commission Late Handouts P&Z Minutes Ordinance a r h CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 1, 2020 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: Zoning Code Amendment (REZ20-0006) to allow flexibility for alterations and expansions to existing buildings in lower intensity commercial zones Introduction The City of Iowa City's 2020-2021 Strategic Plan includes a goal to promote an inclusive and resilient economy throughout the city. To reach that goal, the City is taking steps to invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and create new neighborhood commercial nodes which encourage healthy, diverse, and sustainable economic activity. The proposed text amendment to the zoning code (REZ20-0006) addresses one barrier for small-scale commercial areas near developed residential neighborhoods: that some underutilized commercial parcels experience difficulties meeting current zoning regulations due to existing physical constraints. The proposed amendment modifies the Special Provisions section for certain commercial zones (14-2C-8), including 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) zones. The purpose of the amendment is to provide flexibility from zoning regulations where altering or expanding a building is difficult due to existing building and/or site constraints. In such cases, the Board of Adjustment would be able to waive or modify certain zoning standards by special exception. The proposed amendment is detailed in Attachment 1. Background After City Council adopted the 2020-2021 Strategic Plan, the City received an inquiry from a developer regarding a long -vacant property at 1120 North Dodge Street. Without providing some additional flexibility from zoning regulations, the proposal for the site is impossible to achieve. This prompted City staff to review the zoning code for ways to promote the reuse of this and other similar commercial and/or mixed use sites in lower intensity, neighborhood contexts which are underutilized under the City's current standards. The zoning code contains several mechanisms to adjust standards. Administrative methods include minor modifications (14-4B-1), which allow specified requirements to be modified or waived, and minor adjustments, which are a similar provision in the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Development Standards (14 -2G -7H). The zoning code offers greater flexibility through the special exception process. Special exceptions are heard by the five -member Board of Adjustment, which is appointed by City Council to provide scrutiny where allowed in the zoning code. As a quasi-judicial body, appeals of their decisions must go through the district court. For example, properties designated as an Iowa City historic landmark or registered in the National Register of Historic Places may request a special exception to waive dimensional standards, site development standards, and provisional requirements (14 -2C -11A). For each of these mechanisms, a specific set of approval criteria must be met. October 1, 2020 Page 2 Proposed Amendment: Commercial Reuse Exception Applicability Staff developed the proposed amendment as a special exception that provides similar flexibility to what is allowed for historic properties, but with a commercial focus and without competing against those provisions. It would allow the alteration and expansion of existing structures in specified commercial zones where building and/or site constraints related to the zoning code are present. To avoid incentivizing tear downs, the amendment requires that a project utilizing the exception cannot involve demolition of an existing principal structure, nor can it be used for a property designated as an Iowa City historic landmark or registered in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, new construction projects are not allowed to request this exception. Because the proposed amendment is intended primarily for use in less intense commercial areas near developed residential neighborhoods, only properties in the following zones are eligible: 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). The following zones are explicitly excluded from requesting an exception through the proposed amendment because they are intended to accommodate higher -intensity uses that do not primarily serve neighboring residential areas: Intensive Commercial (CI -1), Highway Commercial (CH -1), and Central Business (CB -10). Approval Criteria To be approved under the proposed amendment, the Board of Adjustment must find that each requested exception meets the following general approval criteria set forth in 14 -4B -3A: 1) The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. 2) The specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. 3) Establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district in which such property is located. 4) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. 5) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress designed to minimize traffic congestion on public streets. 6) Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception being considered, the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms to the applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is to be located. 7) The proposed exception will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City, as amended. In addition, staff proposes the following specific approval criteria to ensure that any exception meets the intent of the amendment while maintaining compatibility with adjacent development: 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. October 1, 2020 Page 3 Exceptions Exceptions that could be requested through the proposed amendment cover a variety of dimensional and site development standards. However, while certain use -specific development standards may be waived, the proposed amendment would not permit uses where they are not allowed. Potential exceptions could include modifications or waivers from the following standards: 1) 14-4113-4 Specific Approval Criteria for Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions: Includes specific standards for each use allowed provisionally or by special exception, such as density standards for group living uses and design features for attached single- family dwellings. The proposed amendment excludes minimum separation distance provisions for land uses, such as for drinking establishments or adult businesses. 2) 14-4C-2 Specific Approval Criteria: Includes specific standards for each use allowed on site as an accessory use, such as setbacks for drive-throughs, space limitations for home childcare uses, or size requirements for accessory retail uses. 3) 14-2C-4 Dimensional Requirements: Includes lot size, setbacks, height, lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and dwelling unit density. 4) 14-2C-6 Commercial Site Development Standards: Includes parking area setbacks and screening, pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation, and standards for large retail uses in CO -1 and CC -2 zones. 5) 14-2C-7 CN -1 Zone Site Development Standards: Includes building setbacks and orientation, parking area setbacks, location and screening, pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation, and the building-streetscape interface in CN -1 zones. 6) 14-2C-8 Central Business Site Development Standards: Includes building setbacks, and orientation, parking area setbacks, location and screening, pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation, the building-streetscape interface, and bonus provisions in CB -2, and CB -5 zones. 7) 14-2C-9 Site Development Standards in MU Zone: Includes building setbacks materials, and orientation, parking area setbacks, location and screening, pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation, and the building-streetscape interface in MU zones. 8) 14-5 Site Development Standards: Includes general standards for off street parking and loading, signs, access management, intersection visibility standards, landscaping and trees, screening and buffering, outdoor lighting, and performance standards, but the proposed amendment excludes sensitive lands and features or floodplain management. Analysis Numerous commercial areas across Iowa City could benefit from the proposed Commercial Reuse Exception amendment. Figure 1 maps which parcels may be able to utilize the proposed amendment, i.e. they have existing buildings and are in eligible zoning districts. The map illustrates that most neighborhood commercial areas are potentially eligible, including the Northside, Towncrest, Olde Town Village, Iowa City Marketplace, Pepperwood Plaza, and Walden Square. Other individual small-scale commercial uses, such as Deluxe Bakery or the Hilltop Tavern, would also be eligible. However, because the proposed amendment only applies to properties in certain commercial zones, some businesses in residential zones would not be eligible, such as the Design Ranch. As such, other amendments may be required to allow more neighborhood commercial uses across Iowa City. In addition, some commercial areas may be eligible though they are not small-scale or neighborhood oriented. These include businesses in the Northgate Business Park or at the intersection of Highway 218 and Highway 1. In those instances, the ordinance relies on the proposed approval criteria to evaluate intent on a case-by-case basis. The criteria primarily address compatibility with surrounding properties, meeting the intent of the City's standards, and the presence of building or site constraints. In the case of most large-scale commercial uses, staff believes it would be difficult for the applicant to prove to the Board that the requested exception is necessary due to existing constraints. October 1, 2020 Page 4 Figure 1. Map of Potentially Eligible Sites for the Commercial Reuse Exception Legend ® Hkstoric & Conservation Districts Base Zones - Central Business Service (CB -2) - Central Business Support (CB -5) - Community Commercial (CC -2) - Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) - Commercial Office {00-1) Mixed Use (MU) Consistency with Comprehensive Plan In addition to furthering City Council's strategic plan, the proposed amendment also supports several related goals and strategies from the City's 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. By allowing flexibility for existing commercial buildings, the proposed amendment efficiently utilizes the City's building stock to promote economic activity throughout the community. Staff intends this exception to be primarily used by local businesses on unique infill lots because many national and international businesses prefer new structures that are more standardized. Adoption will provide an avenue for neighborhood businesses to move to established neighborhoods in Iowa City, or to expand in-place where otherwise they may have to move. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the zoning code be amended as illustrated in Attachment 1 to invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and empower new small neighborhood commercial nodes by allowing the Board of Adjustment to provide flexibility from zoning regulations where altering or expanding a building is difficult due to existing building and/or site constraints in MU, CO -1, CN - 1, CC -2, CB -2, and CB -5 zones. October 1, 2020 Page 5 Attachments 1. Proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments 2. Map of Potentially Eligible Sites for the Commercial Reuse Exception Approved by: 1 Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Attachment 1 Page 1 Draft Zoning Code Text Underlined text is suggested new language. Strike -through notation indicates language to be deleted. Amend 14-2C-11 as follows: D. Commercial Reuse Exception 1. Purpose. The commercial reuse exception allows the alteration of existing buildings for which the constraints of the building and/or site make it difficult to meet certain zoning 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 desian and use of existin structures provided the following circumstances are met: a. The exception is requested for an alteration or expansion of an existing building; b. The proiect does not result in the demolition of any existing principal structures; c. The property is not designated as an Iowa City landmark or registered in the National Register of Historic Places; and d. The property is not in a CI -1, CH -1, or CB -10 zone. 3. Waivers. The Board of Adiustment may grant a special exception to waive or modify any approval criteria listed in 14-4B-4 "Specific Approval Criteria for Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions" or 14-4C-2 "Specific Approval Criteria, " or any standard in 14-2C-4 "Dimensional Requirements", 14-2C-6 "Commercial Site Development Standards", 14- 2C-7 "Central Business Site Development Standards", 14-2C-8 "CN -1 Zone Site Development Standards", 14-2C-9 "Site Development Standards in MU Zone", or 14-5 "Site Development Standards. However, waivers and modifications cannot be requested for required minimum distances separating land uses or standards in 14-51 "Sensitive Lands and Features" and 14-5J "Floodplain Management Standards". 4. Aaaroval Criteria. In addition to the aeneral special exception approval criteria set forth in chapter 4, article B of this title, the followinq approval criteria must be met: a. The exception is necessary due to existing building or site constraints that make it difficult to meet that standard. b. 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. c. 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. d. The exception is not contrary to the intent of the standard. e. The exception will be in the public interest. Amend 14-2C-4 as follows: Dimensional Requirements: The dimensional requirements for the commercial 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 Attachment 1 Page 2 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. Amend 14-2C-10 as follows: 14-2C-10 Special Exceptions and Minor Modifications to Site Development Standards: A special exception may be granted to waive or modify certain provisions of section 14-2C-6, 14-2C-7, 14-2C-8, or 14-2C-9 of this article through the commercial reuse or historic 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 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: Amend 14-4B-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 this article. 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 14-48- 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. 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 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. 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. Attachment 1 Page 3 Amend 14-5D-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. 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 provisions of this title. 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. 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. Amend 14-5H-2 as follows: Applicability: The provisions of this article apply to all uses located within the city of Iowa City, unless specifically exempted or superseded by more specific provisions of this title. Nonconforming development is subject to the provisions of chapter 4, article E, "Nonconforming Situations", of this title Attachment 2: Commercial Reuse Exception Potentially Eligible Properties vt' M N A Created by: Kirk Lehmann Date: September 21, 2020 PA. —m -m-4 1 r t ~ �401�,~ A* CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 1, 2020 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: Proposed Commercial Reuse Exception Ordinance (REZ20-0006) – Updated Maps Staff has updated the maps identifying the properties that are potentially eligible for the proposed Commercial Reuse Exception Ordinance (REZ20-0006) [Attachment 1]. The original map identified properties that may be able to utilize the proposed by amendment. It included properties located in eligible zoning districts that have existing buildings. This map was provided at a city-wide extent. The updated maps include properties located in eligible zoning districts that have existing buildings, but exclude properties located within historic districts and identified as historic landmarks. These properties are not eligible for the proposed amendment because there is an existing provision in the City's zoning code that allows historic properties to request waivers from development standards. The updated maps include one at a city-wide extent and three for smaller geographic areas. Lastly, the original memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission stated that Deluxe Bakery would be a potentially eligible property. Since Deluxe Bakery is located in a local historic district waivers from development standards could be pursued for this property, but under a different provision within the City's zoning code. Attachments: 1. Updated Maps of Potentially Eligible Sites for the Commercial Reuse Exception Commercial Reuse Exception IN Created by: Kirk Lehmann Potentially Eligible Properties - All Date: September 28, 2020 M Commercial Reuse Exception Created by: Kirk Lehmann Potentially Eligible Properties - Downtown & Northeast Date: September 28, 2020 Commercial Reuse Exception Created by: Kirk Lehmann Potentially Eligible Properties - South Central Date: September 28, 2020 U z a Rp LTJ soon PH F44 %40411 � ! U Legend Eligible Zoning Districts Central Business Service (CB -2) Central Business Support (CB -5) Community Commercial (CC -2) - Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Commercial Office (CO -1) Mixed Use (MU) 0 STH ST, sr •r F- U W LU W Y NpWKEYE PARK RD=Q: A INj - 0 W w 3 a x MELROSE AVE `o,44P n� v IN BENTST-1N ST 1 iiiii 1-1 i /(t l z F R'4ij�A�i ESCORT HIGHLAND OR 9 O z O M m � n MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2020 —7:00 PM ELECTRONIC FORMAL MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends that the zoning code be amended as illustrated in the staff report to help invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and empower new small neighborhood commercial nodes by allowing the Board of Adjustment to provide flexibility from zoning regulations in certain commercial zones. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends to amend Title 14 Zoning 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. CALL TO ORDER: Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 2 of 13 CASE NO. REZ20-0006: Commercial Reuse Exception Ordinance Consideration of the Commercial Reuse Exception Ordinance, which amends Title 14 Zoning to allow exceptions to zoning regulations for alterations and 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. Russett stated in terms of background, the City actually received an inquiry from a developer about a long vacant building located at 1120 North Dodge Street, and what was being proposed required flexibility from the City's zoning regulations. There are also other underutilized commercial properties that have experienced issues meeting zoning regulations due to existing physical and site and building constraints. The proposed amendment would support the reuse of existing buildings by providing flexibility from zoning regulations due to building and site constraints. There is existing flexibility incorporated into the Code now that provides some flexibility from zoning regulations. These are reviewed administratively through the minor modification process. There's also minor adjustments which staff can review in the Riverfront Crossings District and there are also some special exceptions that the Board of Adjustment can review for providing waivers to zoning regulations, particularly for historic properties. Russett explained this proposed amendment would expand upon those existing provisions in the Code. In terms of a summary of the ordinance, the goal is to address barriers for small scale commercial areas that have site constraints by providing flexibility from zoning regulations, so that means flexibility from parking standards, setback, lot coverage, etc. The focus is on lower intensity commercial zones that typically serve neighboring residences. It would allow alteration and expansion of existing structures, it would not allow the demolition of existing principal structures, and it requires the review and approval by the Board of Adjustment through a special exception process and there's specific approval criteria outlined in the draft. Next Russett discussed the applicability of the proposed ordinance, there are certain commercial zones that are eligible and certain zones that are ineligible. She showed there are six eligible zones, which are lower intensity commercial zones. The ineligible zones include Intensive Commercial zones, Highway Commercial, and the Central Business, CB -10 zone. Those three zones are higher intensity and have been excluded because they typically don't provide commercial uses to neighboring residential areas. In addition, the project must result in an alteration or expansion of an existing structure, it can't result in any demolition of a principal structure. Finally, the property cannot be designated as a historic structure and that's because there are existing Code provisions that provide flexibility from zoning regulations for historic structures. In terms of potential waivers, Russett noted the list is pretty extensive. The waivers that could be requested include waivers from specific approval criteria. These are approval criteria for specific land uses, for example, density standards for group living uses or requirements for multifamily uses. Also, approval criteria for accessory uses would be eligible. This includes things like drive setbacks for drive throughs, or size requirements for accessory retail uses, and will also allow waivers from commercial zone dimensional requirements. That includes things like lot size, setbacks, height, open space, as well as site development standards, both commercial site development standards and general site development standards. This includes things like Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 3 of 13 parking area setbacks, screening, access, and circulation. In terms of general site development standards, this includes things like parking, landscaping, screening, outdoor lighting. Russett stated there are certain waivers that are not eligible for this request and that includes the minimum separation distance standards that are in the Code for drinking establishments, as well as separation distance requirements for adult businesses. Additionally there are sensitive areas ordinance and floodplain management regulations, and waivers from those standards could not be requested through the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance also includes a list of specific approval criteria, Russett showed the approval criteria that staff would review the application against as well as the Board of Adjustment. All of these criteria must be met in order for the project to be approved by the Board of Adjustment. The first approval criteria is that the exception is necessary because of existing building or site constraints that make meeting the standard difficult. In addition, the exception must be compatible and/or complimentary to adjacent development in terms of mass and scale, open space, traffic circulation, general layout and lighting. The exception cannot adversely affect views, noise, storm water, light and air privacy from neighboring residences. The exception cannot be contrary to the intent of the standard and it must be in the public interest. Staff reviewed and did an analysis to identify the parcels that would be potentially eligible to request a waiver, and most neighborhood commercial areas are eligible. This includes the Northside Market area, Towncrest, Old Town Village and Pepperwood Plaza. There's also some other pockets of commercial that would also be eligible such as the area on North Dodge, for example, Hilltop Tavern. Russett noted this does not provide any flexibility from standards for businesses that are located in residential zones. She showed a city-wide map that shows some potential eligible properties, they are parcels that have a structure on them and no vacant lots are included and any properties that are historic or located in a historic district have also been excluded. Russett noted they can see from the map that there are some commercial areas that would be eligible that are not what one would think of a small scale or neighborhood oriented commercial. That includes the North Gate Business Park, as well as the intersection of 218 and Highway 1. In these cases, the amendment would rely on the approval criteria which would be evaluated on a case by case basis and they must address any compatibility standards related to surrounding properties. The burden of proof to meet those specific approval criteria is on the applicant and large-scale commercial properties may have a difficult time meeting some of those standards. Staff has reviewed this against the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed amendments supports the City Council's Strategic Plan, as well as several policies within the Comprehensive Plan related to encouraging compact and efficient development and a healthy mix of independent and locally owned businesses, and improving environmental and economic health of the community through efficient use of resources. The flexibility would allow existing commercial buildings to be efficiently utilized to promote economic activity throughout the community. Staff thinks that this would be primarily used by local businesses on unique infill lots. The role of the Commission tonight is to review the proposed zoning code text amendments and its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and provide a recommendation to City Council. Staff recommends the Zoning Code be amended as illustrated in the staff report to help invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and empower new small neighborhood commercial nodes by allowing the Board of Adjustment to approve flexibility from zoning regulations in certain commercial zones. Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 4 of 13 Hensch asked if the impetus for this amendment the strategic plan the City Council approved. Russet stated it is a combination of things. They've received inquiries for infill sites over the years that have had a challenging time meeting standards. The most recent one was a request for reusing the building on 1120 North Dodge. Hensch asked if all these waivers have to go to the Board of Adjustment or is there a process where some of the minor modifications can just be administratively approved by staff? Russett replied the existing minor modifications will stay as is in the Code. However, the proposed amendment would require review and approval by the Board of Adjustment through a special exception process. Hensch asked if the maps Russett showed were for illustration purposes only or did they in fact contain all the applicable zones? Russett said they included all of the applicable zones and also removed any properties that were vacant. They wanted to show all those zones that were eligible that had existing structures on them. Hensch also asked about the stormwater waivers and would the Board of Adjustment be able to waive a requirement of the city engineer. Russett stated the stormwater management regulations are in a different title of the Code, and that would not be eligible under the proposed amendment because the stormwater management regulations are not in the Zoning Code. Signs noted Russett mentioned infill several times and are these special exceptions available on an empty lot and not just for reuse in properties that are reusing an existing building. Russett confirmed empty lots are not eligible. Craig questioned how this will affect things in the long term, if someone has a use, they have the property, they get the special exception, and everything goes fine with their commercial enterprise but six years later they're moving on, they've grown and they're going to a new building, or whatever. Is that building then available for a different use or do the people who want to use it for something else now have to come back and get a special exception as well. Russett said this ordinance isn't changing what uses are allowed in these commercial zones, it's just providing flexibility to specific standards, but not uses, and the special exceptions go with the property, not the ownership. Townsend asked if there is a property that's not on this list or map, how can they take advantage of these exceptions. Russett said if something comes available that's meets these requirements and is in an eligible zone with an existing structure and there's no demolition, if they meet the approval criteria, they could request a waiver. Townsend asked if there was a good neighbor held for special exceptions. Russett said it is encouraged and explained there's a public hearing, there's notification, there's signs, very similar to zonings and subdivisions. Hensch opened the public comment. Hearing no comments, Hensch closed the public comment. Nolte moved that the zoning code be amended as illustrated in the staff report to help Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 5 of 13 invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and empower new small neighborhood commercial nodes by allowing the Board of Adjustment to provide flexibility from zoning regulations in certain commercial zones. Townsend seconded the motion. Hensch noted he really likes this and thinks they need to find a way to work on neighborhood commercial. He hopes this is something that can really help entrepreneurs and developers to be able to reuse some of these properties, particularly in the neighborhood commercial areas. Townsend agreed and noted there are a lot of places that are vacant now and it would be nice to get them filled up. Especially the Marketplace Mall, it is such a big, beautiful mall, and there's nobody in it. Signs agrees that there's a lot of vacant and underutilized properties in quite a few areas and unfortunately, there's a chance that they'll see more vacant properties in the in the near term so making it potentially easier for a new person to come in and start a new business is a positive thing. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. CASE NO. CREZ20-0007: Parking Reduction in Commercial Zones Ordinance Consideration of the Parking Reductions in Commercial Zones Ordinance, which amends Title 14 Zoning 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. Russett began with background stating this again is related to barriers to infill development and minimum parking requirements can be a barrier to developing and redeveloping infill commercial properties. Russett stated this would apply to vacant lots and the proposed amendment could support the development of vacant infill commercial lots by providing reductions to parking standards. Russett noted there are some existing provisions in the Code that provide reductions to parking standards but there are also gaps, which this amendment is trying to address, the Code often does not apply reductions to multifamily parking for mixed use development in commercial zones and sometimes the reductions are limited to small amounts that wouldn't be beneficial for commercial properties. In terms of a summary of the proposed ordinance, staff is proposing to replace an existing provision in the Code that applies to CN -1 Zones, the Neighborhood Commercial Zone, which was adopted in 1995 and it allowed land banking to reduce parking. Russett noted how that provision is structured is that it allows reduced parking to promote neighborhood commercial uses. It could require that up to 30% of the land that would otherwise be needed for onsite parking remain as open space and then if that area was needed in the future, the City could require the owner to construct the parking. The CN -1 Zone is not heavily utilized throughout the City and staff did a search and couldn't find any examples of this provision ever being used since Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0006) Ordinance No. 20-4833 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow a special exception from standards for the reuse of 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: 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 re it difficult to meet certain zoning code standards It is intended for uses in less intense commercial areas in or near developed residential neighborhoods 2. Applicability. An applicant may apply for a commercial reuse special exception in the following circumstances: a. The exception is requested for an alteration or expansion of an existing building b. The project does not result in the demolition of any existing principal structures Ordinance No. 2n_t,a33 Page 2 3. C. IN Business Service (CB -2) or Central Business Support (CB -5) and Features" and standards in 14-5J "Floodplain Management Standards" 4. Specific Approval Criteria. In addition to the general special exception approval criteria set forth in 14-4B-3, the following approval criteria must be met: a. The exception is necessary due to existing building or site constraints that make it difficult to meet that standard. b. The excentlnn will hB cmmnatihle with and/nr emmnlcmcnfory fn ii�nenf traffic circulation general layout and lighting c. The exception will not adversely affect access views noise stormwater runoff, light and air, and privacy of neighboring properties any more than would a development that satisfies the applicable standard d. The exception is not contrary to the intent of the standard being waived or modified e. The exception will be in the Public interest. B. Amend 14-2C-4 as follows: Dimensional Requirements: The dimensional requirements for the commercial 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 set forth in section 14-2C-11, "Special Provisions". C. Amend 14-2C-10 as follows: 14-2C-10 Special Exceptions and Minor Modifications to Site Development Standards: A special exception may be granted to waive or modify certain provisions of section 14-2C- 6, 14-2C-7. 14-2C-8 or 14-2C-9 of this article through the commercial reuse or historic nrocon..ali..n ea....--+; ...... ... ..........J........ ...:.� - ♦:__ AA n, n., „n ._, ,n__. n 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 below. Ordinance No. 20-4899 Page 3 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 14-413-1, "Minor Modifications", of this title: D. Amend 14-46-4 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, Provisional uses are permitted, subject to the additional requirements contained in this article. 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 14-4B-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 14-513-2A 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 specificallv 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 provisions Ordinance No. 20-4833 Page 4 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 17th day of November 2020. Mayor Approved by ,.AW.� City Attorney's Office (Sara Greenwood Hektoen -10/29/2020) Ordinance No. 20-4833 Page 5 It was moved by Mims and seconded by Weiner Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Bergus Mims Salih Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner that the First Consideration 11/02/2020 Vote for passage: AYES: Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration _ Vote for passage: Date published 11/25/2020 Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. AYES: Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Item Number: 10.f. �r CITY OE IOWA CITY www.iogov.org November 17, 2020 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow parking reductions through the minor modification process in certain commercial zones (REZ20- 0007) (Second Consideration) ATTACHMENTS: Description Planning & Zoning Commission Packet Planning & Zoning Commission Late Handouts P&Z Minutes Ordinance CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM CITY OF IOVVA CITY Date: October 1, 2020 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: Zoning Code Amendment (REZ20-0007) to allow parking reductions in lower intensity commercial zones Introduction The City of Iowa City's 2020-2021 Strategic Plan includes a goal to promote an inclusive and resilient economy throughout the city. To reach that goal, the City is taking steps to invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and create new small neighborhood commercial nodes which encourage healthy, diverse, and sustainable economic activity. The proposed zoning code amendment (REZ20-0007) seeks to further this goal by addressing one barrier for small-scale commercial areas near developed residential neighborhoods: that minimum parking standards can prevent neighborhood commercial development. The proposed amendment replaces a provision that allows parking reductions only in CN -1 zones with one that allows parking reductions in less intense commercial zones, including the following: 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). The proposed amendment is detailed in Attachment 1. Background After City Council adopted the 2020-2021 Strategic Plan, City staff have heard that minimum parking requirements are a constraint to the redevelopment of vacant commercial sites in several other projects. This prompted City staff to review the zoning code for ways to promote the use of other similar sites in lower intensity, neighborhood contexts which were not being utilized under the City's current standards. The zoning code contains several mechanisms to adjust parking standards. Administrative methods include parking reductions by landbanking in CN -1 zones, by allowing compact, scooter, and motorcycle parking, by promoting Liner Buildings in the Riverfront Crossings district, by allowing fees in lieu of parking in the downtown and Riverfront Crossings district for up to 50% of spaces, and by allowing nearby off-site parking in most non-residential zones. The code also includes minor modifications (14-4B-1) from standards which allow the number of parking spaces to be reduced by up to 10% for commercial uses, up to 30% of dwelling units in CB -5 and CB -10 zones provided they are affordable, and up to 50% where parking is shared by non-residential uses with different hours. The code also permits continuing legal nonconforming uses. The code offers even greater flexibility through the special exception process where the Board of Adjustment must find the request to meet all applicable criteria as specified in the code. For example, the code includes special exceptions from standards which allow the number of parking spaces to be reduced by up to 50% where a specific use has unique characteristics or will reduce the ability to use or occupy a historic property; up to 100% for historic buildings or October 1, 2020 Page 2 where nearby off-site parking is guaranteed in residential and CB -10 zones, and from 50% to 100% by allowing fees in lieu of parking in the downtown and Riverfront Crossings district. While these standards cover a variety of situations, they do not allow the reduction of multifamily parking for mixed use developments in commercial zones, nor do they apply in all situations. This is problematic as this can stop infill projects which include new construction and can leave sites vacant in traditional commercial areas. For example, a mixed-use project was discussed for the Franz Pest Control site, but it was not feasible because parking reductions were not available for multi -family units. Similarly,620 South Riverside Drive is a 15,000 square foot vacant parcel with multiple inquiries, but the site cannot be parked as required under current standards due its size and layout. Proaosed Amendment: Parkina Reductions in Commercial Zones The existing provision that would be replaced allows land banking to reduce parking in Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) zones. As currently written, the City may administratively reduce the minimum parking to promote small scale commercial uses in conveniently located neighborhood shopping areas that serve nearby residents. The City may require that the owner sign an agreement that up to 30% of the land that would otherwise be needed to provide the required amount of parking shall be set aside onsite to provide for the future construction of a parking area if the City determines it is necessary. Because it is restricted to the relatively uncommon CN -1 zone, the provision is underutilized with no current examples of its use since adoption. The goal of the proposed amendment is similar, i.e. to promote small-scale commercial uses in neighborhood shopping areas that primarily serve nearby residential neighborhoods. However, the proposed amendment would expand parking reductions to all zones that can utilize the proposed Commercial Reuse Exception (MU, CO -1, CN -1, CC -2, CB -2, and CB -5 zones), would only waive up to 50% of the required number of spaces, and would not require land banking. In addition, the process would change from Director approval to a minor modification which includes notification of nearby property owners and an administrative hearing. The proposed parking reduction could be utilized for new construction, redevelopment, alteration, or expansion projects that include commercial and/or residential uses. Except for the CN -1 landbanking provision, other parking flexibility offered through the code would remain, including for CB -10 zones downtown. To ensure the amendment meets its purpose, buildings are limited to a 5,000 square foot footprint, which is the maximum typically allowed in CN -1 zones and is scaled appropriately to adjacent house -scale buildings. In addition, the developer must submit a parking demand analysis which demonstrates that the amount of parking proposed will sufficiently meet the development's parking demand. Finally, the proposed amendment maintains protections for historic or potentially historic properties by not allowing reductions for development that results in the demolition of an Iowa City landmark, or a property in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Analysis Numerous commercial areas across Iowa City could benefit from the proposed parking reduction amendment. Figure 1 is a map showing which parcels that are in eligible zoning districts (MU, CO -1, CN -1, CC -2, CB -2, and CB -5). The map indicates that most neighborhood commercial areas are potentially eligible, including the Northside, Towncrest, Olde Town Village, Iowa City Marketplace, Pepperwood Plaza, and Walden Square. The proposed amendment would be especially useful in areas where some commercial lots remain vacant, such as at the southeast corner of Muscatine and 1St Avenue (2229 Muscatine Avenue). However, because the proposed amendment only applies to properties in certain commercial zones, existing businesses in residential zones could not use the proposed amendment. October 1, 2020 Page 3 However, some commercial areas may be eligible though they are not small-scale or neighborhood oriented. These include businesses in the Northgate Business Park or at the intersection of Highway 218 and Highway 1. In those instances, the ordinance relies on the parking study and building size restrictions to ensure the parking reductions are appropriate to the context of each site. Regardless, reducing parking where appropriate to match market realities results in numerous economic and environmental benefits, including reduced costs to business, less stormwater runoff, and more efficient use of the site. Figure 1. Map of Potentially Eligible Sites for Parking Reductions - anwor Al Legend ® Historic & Conservation Districts Base Zones - Central Business Service (CB -2j - Central Business Support(CB-5) - Community Commercial (CC -2) - Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) - Commercial office (Co -1) - Mixed Use (MU} S t �• �. - - - That said, reducing parking may affect some properties in older parts of the City that already experience some issues related to overflow parking. Most properties near the Northside Marketplace and Mercy Hospital are in commercial zones and could potentially use the proposed parking reduction if they can sufficiently demonstrate through a study that they can accommodate their parking demand. To avoid on -street parking spillover effects near residential properties, the City can include conditions through the minor modification process, such as restricting the number of customers or allowing a lesser parking reduction than the full 50% of spaces. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan In addition to furthering City Council's most recent strategic plan, the amendment also aligns with the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan which discusses reducing parking minimums to encourage trips by modes of transportation other than the automobile. Furthermore, the proposed amendment supports several related goals and strategies from the City's 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. • Discourage sprawl by promoting small -lot and infill development. October 1, 2020 Page 4 • Improve the environmental and economic health of the community through efficient use of resources. By allowing parking reductions, the proposed amendment efficiently promotes economic activity throughout the community. Staff intends this exception to be primarily used on unique infill lots. The parking reduction also assists businesses which serve surrounding neighbors and consequently attract less automobile traffic. Adoption will provide an avenue for redevelopment of neighborhood mixed and commercial uses on infill sites where room for parking may be limited. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the zoning code be amended as illustrated in Attachment 1 to invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and new small neighborhood commercial nodes by replacing a provision that allows 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. Attachments 1. Proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments 2. Full -Sized Map of Potentially Eligible Sites for Parking Reductions Approved by: 1 Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Attachment 1 Page 1 Draft Zoning Code Text Amendments Underlined text is suggested new language. Strike -through notation indicates language to be deleted. Italics indicate notes. Amend 14 -5A -4F as follows (will affect number for subsequent items as well): 2. Minor Modification For Parking_Allowed 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 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. 3. Minor Modification For Parkina Reduction in Commercial Zones: The buildina official. in consultation with the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, may approve a minor modification as specified in 14-413-1 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 amount of parking proposed will be sufficient to meet the parking demand, which depending on the complexity of the site, may require an engineered study, as determined by staff; and d. The proposed development must not result in the demolition of a property that is designated as an Iowa City landmark, registered in the National Register of Historic Places. or individually eliaible for the National Reaister of Historic Places. 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 parking spaces for commercial uses may be reduced up to ten percent (10%). Attachment 1 Page 2 Amend 14-48-1A as follows (will affect number for subsequent items as well): 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 Planning and G„mm„nity Neighborhood and Development Services, may approve a minor red UGtiGRmodification 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 evidence that the amount of parking proposed for the shared parking area will be sufficient to meet the parking demand. 3. The building official, in consultation with the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, may approve a minor modification as specified in 14-413-1 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 analvsis must be submitted that provides evidence that the amount of parking proposed will be sufficient to meet the parking demand, which depending on the complexity of the site, may require an engineered study, as determined by staff; and d. The proposed development must not result in the demolition of a property that is designated as an Iowa City landmark, registered in the National Register of 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. Attachment 2:Proposed Parking Reduction Properties Zoned CB -2, CB -5, CC -2, CN -1, CO -1, MU 9'7 N Created by: Kirk Lehmann Date: September 23, 2020 .7. . _41kj; is - A "T.021i iw "Y PA. _1 r t t'�~ A* CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 1, 2020 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services Re: Proposed Commercial Parking Reduction Ordinance (REZ20-0007) — Updated Maps Staff has updated the maps identifying the properties that are potentially eligible for the proposed Commercial Parking Reduction Ordinance (REZ20-0007) [Attachment 1]. The original map was provided at a city-wide extent. The updated maps include one at a city- wide extent and three others for smaller geographic areas. Attachments: 1. Updated Maps of Potentially Eligible Sites for Parking Reductions Proposed Parking Reduction Amendment IN Created by: Kirk Lehmann Properties Zoned CB -2, CB -5, CC -2, CN -1, CO -1, MU - All Date: September 28, 2020 M Proposed Parking Reduction Amendment 1V Created by: Kirk Lehmann Properties Zoned CB -2, CB -5, CC -2, CN -1, CO -1, MU - Downtown & Northeast A Date: September 28, 2020 Proposed Parking Reduction Amendment " Created by: Kirk Lehmann Properties Zoned CB -2, CB -5, CC -2, CN -1, CO -1, MU - South Central Date: September 28, 2020 Rp LAMP CAR , NF RAMA -o AG �L O ��RgMP C URV Legend 9 • FINE Base Zones Central Business Service (CB -2) - Central Business Support (CB -5) Community Commercial (CC -2) Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Commercial Office (CO -1) Mixed Use (MU) O U W } W Y NppWKEYE PARK RD S �I Q x I' MELROSE AVE v< IPP 4 \00P 9m j0 v s�y�o I MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2020 —7:00 PM ELECTRONIC FORMAL MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends that the zoning code be amended as illustrated in the staff report to help invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and empower new small neighborhood commercial nodes by allowing the Board of Adjustment to provide flexibility from zoning regulations in certain commercial zones. By a vote of 6-0 the Commissions recommends to amend Title 14 Zoning 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. CALL TO ORDER: Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 5 of 13 invigorate neighborhood commercial districts and empower new small neighborhood commercial nodes by allowing the Board of Adjustment to provide flexibility from zoning regulations in certain commercial zones. Townsend seconded the motion. Hensch noted he really likes this and thinks they need to find a way to work on neighborhood commercial. He hopes this is something that can really help entrepreneurs and developers to be able to reuse some of these properties, particularly in the neighborhood commercial areas. Townsend agreed and noted there are a lot of places that are vacant now and it would be nice to get them filled up. Especially the Marketplace Mall, it is such a big, beautiful mall, and there's nobody in it. Signs agrees that there's a lot of vacant and underutilized properties in quite a few areas and unfortunately, there's a chance that they'll see more vacant properties in the in the near term so making it potentially easier for a new person to come in and start a new business is a positive thing. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. CASE NO. CREZ20-0007: Parking Reduction in Commercial Zones Ordinance Consideration of the Parking Reductions in Commercial Zones Ordinance, which amends Title 14 Zoning 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. Russett began with background stating this again is related to barriers to infill development and minimum parking requirements can be a barrier to developing and redeveloping infill commercial properties. Russett stated this would apply to vacant lots and the proposed amendment could support the development of vacant infill commercial lots by providing reductions to parking standards. Russett noted there are some existing provisions in the Code that provide reductions to parking standards but there are also gaps, which this amendment is trying to address, the Code often does not apply reductions to multifamily parking for mixed use development in commercial zones and sometimes the reductions are limited to small amounts that wouldn't be beneficial for commercial properties. In terms of a summary of the proposed ordinance, staff is proposing to replace an existing provision in the Code that applies to CN -1 Zones, the Neighborhood Commercial Zone, which was adopted in 1995 and it allowed land banking to reduce parking. Russett noted how that provision is structured is that it allows reduced parking to promote neighborhood commercial uses. It could require that up to 30% of the land that would otherwise be needed for onsite parking remain as open space and then if that area was needed in the future, the City could require the owner to construct the parking. The CN -1 Zone is not heavily utilized throughout the City and staff did a search and couldn't find any examples of this provision ever being used since Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 6 of 13 it was adopted in 1995. Therefore, staff is proposing to get rid of that land banking requirement and revise it to allow a reduction that would be available for new construction, redevelopment, alteration or expansion of projects for residential and commercial uses within again, similar to the last ordinance, these lower intensity commercial zones. This would not apply to the Central Business District Zone or Intensive Commercial or Highway Commercial. The parking reductions could be requested for both commercial and residential uses, up to 50% of the required parking could be waived, no land banking would be required and it would be reviewed through the City's minor modification process which is an administrative staff level review but does require notifying neighbors of the request and an administrative hearing. Staff has identified some approval criteria that they think would be appropriate for staff to review in any requests for parking reductions. To ensure that this really assists smaller scale neighborhood commercial buildings, they want to limit the footprint of those buildings to 5000 square feet. They would like the applicant to submit a parking demand analysis that demonstrates the proposed parking will meet the demand. Also the ordinance would protect historic, or potentially historic structures by not allowing their demolition. Again, staff looked at the areas that could be eligible to request a parking reduction and it includes Pepperwood Plaza, Old Town Village and it would also be useful in areas where commercial lots remain vacant, like 2229 Muscatine Avenue and 620 South Riverside Drive. Russett showed a couple maps that showed the parcels that have the eligible zoning district. It includes vacant lots and includes lots with structures on them. Russett noted similar to the last ordinance, there are some commercial areas that are eligible but may not be areas that one would think of as smaller scale commercial, like the North Gate Business Park, and if a request for reduction was requested and it would rely on a case by case review and building size limits that staff would review by each request. Some of the benefits are it would reduce costs of businesses, it could potentially encourage other modes of transportation, it would be less impervious surface and less runoff and a more efficient use of the site. The proposed amendment does support several Comprehensive Goals and strategies as well as the City's Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan. The role of the Commission is to determine if the proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to Council. Staff recommends the Commission recommend approval of the proposed ordinance as presented in the staff report. Hensch asked on the parking demand analysis, is that just something as simple as they could just give like a prediction of their parking demands or the historical parking demands, or would they need to retain a consultant to develop that. Russett said it wouldn't be required but the ordinance will give staff flexibility to request a more robust study if they felt it was necessary based on the proposal. Hensch asked if there is anything the MPO does, because they do all that traffic analysis, in terms of a parking analysis or where do those numbers come from. Russett replied the applicant has to provide it. Hensch then asked if there's retail on the first floor and housing units on the second floor is that Planning and Zoning Commission October 1, 2020 Page 7 of 13 taken into consideration to make sure there's enough parking provided for residents, could they decrease those numbers. Russett said the applicant could request a reduction up to 50%. Finally, Hensch asked if the environmental improvement is simply because of the reduction of impervious pavement. Russett replied that is a benefit but it can also potentially mean more people might bike or walk and therefore could be help with emissions if there's less car traffic. Hensch opened the public comment. Having none, Hensch closed the public comment. Craig moved to amend Title 14 Zoning 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. Townsend seconded the motion. Hensch stated he thinks this is a great idea as he thinks they really need to decrease the amount of concrete and the creation of stormwater runoff and find ways to green the City and this is a way to do it. Martin stated she is always in favor of less parking, because she likes encouraging less driving but also wants to be on record that she hopes the City is also looking at bettering the bike lanes, and some sort of patrol to make sure that cars are respectful of those bike lanes. She really hopes that this spurs a further conversation about making sure that the City does have the connectivity that they've been talking about for years, whether it's pedestrian or bicycle, a further conversation does need to happen. Overall yes, she wants less parking and less concrete but to not forget the big picture. Townsend respectfully disagreed with Martin, for example on Muscatine there is not a lot of places to park, there is a CVS and a Walgreens but as far as on -street parking, there is none for any small business, and biking is not always an option for more mature individuals. She agrees there is a need for both, yes they need safety for bicycles and safety for walking, but also places for those who do still drive to be able to park and not have to walk a mile to get to those businesses. Signs stated he has been on record before expressing his concerns about the continued parking reduction efforts throughout the community. He is not a bike rider but looking at some projects where things have been put in with parking reductions such as what happened on South Gilbert around Big Grove Brewery has caused issues. Also on Summit Street, he has seen issues around Deluxe Bakery when it's busy, therefore a 50% reduction concerns him. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. IOf Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0007) Ordinance No. 20-4834 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow 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 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, 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 inserting the following underlined language, deleting the following stricken language, and renumbering the other existing provisions accordingly: Amend 14 -5A -4F "Alternatives to Minimum Parking" as follows and renumber the other existing provisions accordingly: Ordinance No. 20-4834 Page 2 2. Minor Modification For Parking Allowed 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 14-46-1 of this title to reduce the total number of parking spaces required by up to fifty percent (50%) if the 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. 458 4) 3. Minor Modification For Parking Reduction in Commercial Zones: The buildinq official, 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 amount of parking proposed will be sufficient to meet the parking demand which depending on the complexity of the site may require an engineered study as determined by staff; and d. The proposed development must not result in the demolition of a nrnnPrty that is Amend 14-48-1A Applicability" for Minor Modifications as follows and renumber the other existing provisions accordingly: 2. The building official, in consultation with the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, may approve a minor red aotieamodification 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 evidence that the amount of parking proposed for the shared parking area will be sufficient to meet the parking demand. 0 area that ive-uldothe.n.4.4gabe needed tepFevide the r-equiredameunt of the Ian efparking shall 458 4) 3. Minor Modification For Parking Reduction in Commercial Zones: The buildinq official, 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 amount of parking proposed will be sufficient to meet the parking demand which depending on the complexity of the site may require an engineered study as determined by staff; and d. The proposed development must not result in the demolition of a nrnnPrty that is Amend 14-48-1A Applicability" for Minor Modifications as follows and renumber the other existing provisions accordingly: 2. The building official, in consultation with the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, may approve a minor red aotieamodification 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 evidence that the amount of parking proposed for the shared parking area will be sufficient to meet the parking demand. Ordinance No. 20-4834 Page 3 Parking". 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 17th day of November '2020. Mayor Approved by (7x/ � City Attorney's Office (Sara Greenwood Hektoen —10/29/2020) Ordinance No. 20-4834 Page 4 It was moved by Mims and seconded by Salih that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: First Consideration 11/02/2020 Vote for passage: AYES: Salih, Taylor, NAYS: None. ABSENT: Second Consideration _ Vote for passage: Bergus Mims Salih Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims. None. Date published 11/25/_2020 Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considetrd and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. AYES: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Item Number: 11. AL CITY OF IOWA CITY =�c�- COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 17, 2020 Unbiased Policing Ordinance (First Consideration) Prepared By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager Reviewed By: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Fiscal Impact: No Impact Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Ordinance Executive Summary: Iowa City policy has long prohibited biased based policing and the Iowa City Police Department is committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals. This ordinance was developed collaboratively with the NAACP and takes the important step to codify the City's commitment to unbiased policing and details the complaint process for the public. Background /Analysis: In June of 2020, the City Council made a strong commitment to address systemic racism. While the Iowa City Police Department has had longstanding policies prohibiting racial profiling and biased based policing, there is no explicit prohibition in the City Code. After conversations with the NAACP, staff recognizes that codifying that commitment is an important step forward for the community and one that few cities in Iowa have taken. The NAACP provided the template for this ordinance and staff has made changes to reflect local considerations such as the role played by our Human Rights Commission and staff, as well as the Community Police Review Board. The ordinance defines important terms including Biased Policing, Fair and Impartial Treatment and Racial Profiling. It explicitly prohibits biased policing and racial profiling including discriminatory pretextual stops. The ordinance requires employees to articulate reasonable suspicion and probable cause and prohibits uses of language that is derogatory, tends to belittle, show contempt for or defame any individual demographic. The ordinance requires employees to report and intervene when observing biased policing or racial profiling. It further outlines the complaint procedures for anyone claiming to be aggrieved or a witness to such police actions. Further, the ordinance requires all sworn officers to receive, at minimum, annual training on topics such as cultural competency, implicit bias and de-escalation. Staff fully supports this action and will further support the NAACP and other stakeholder groups that aim to introduce similar language in statewide legislation in 2021. FAA CTa:IMI=Iil,kIRV Description Ordinance Ordinance No. Unbiased Policing Ordinance Whereas, in 2001 the Iowa City Council passed Resolution No. 01-41 adopting a City of Iowa City Law Enforcement Non -Discrimination Policy which required the Iowa City Police Department to "continually conduct an examination of traffic enforcement strategies, and if appropriate, refine mission and value statements, training programs, field supervision, and the evaluation and documentation of citizen complaints and related responses to citizens, to ensure that racial profile traffic and pedestrian stops are not being employed by individuals within the Police Department and that citizens are treated equally and fairly pursuant to the Iowa and United States Constitutions."; and, Whereas, the City Council reaffirmed the City's law enforcement non-discrimination policy in 2017 by resolution No. 17-183; and, Whereas, since 2001 the Iowa City Police Department has had a General Order that prohibits biased based policing; and, Whereas, the Iowa City Police Department has collected demographic data on traffic stops since 1999, has had that data analyzed to determine the level of disproportionality, and has refined employee training programs, updated policies and operational standards, and conducted outreach programs aimed at eliminating racial profiling, heighten awareness of implicit bias, and build trust and respect between law enforcement and all communities and persons in Iowa City; and, Whereas, Iowa City has had a Community Police Review Board since 1997; and, Whereas, on June 16, 2020 the City Council passed a Resolution of Initial Council Commitments addressing the Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police and calls for action from protesters and residents (Resolution No. 20-159), in which it committed to a plan to restructure the Iowa City Police Department towards community policing and review of various police policies and procedures; and, Whereas, the NAACP has been instrumental in encouraging cities in Iowa to address unbiased policing and measures to address the same by ordinance and has proposed measures at the state level to address unbiased policing, including an amendment to the Iowa Civil Rights Act (ICRA) to specifically prohibit discriminatory pretextual stops; and, Whereas, currently the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) has jurisdiction over racial profiling complaints against law enforcement because such complaints allege discrimination in public accommodations by a local government unit that offers services to the public based on the individual demographics prohibited by the Iowa Civil Rights Act, Iowa Code Sec. 216.7. While the Iowa City Human Rights Commission may not address complaints against Iowa City police officers, the commission staff may educate the public about the complaint process at the state level regarding bias -based policing and may offer to assist, and shall assist individuals in filing a biased policing or racial profiling complaint with the ICRC and complaints regarding discriminatory Page 2 Ordinance pretextual stops in the event the ICRA is amended to include the proposed prohibition on discriminatory pretextual stops; and, Whereas, considering the Council's recent commitments to address systemic racism in Resolution No. 20-159, the City Council of the City of Iowa City believes it is in the best interests of the residents of the city to codify its policies prohibiting bias -based policing by ordinance. Now therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City: Section I. Amendment: The City Code of the City of Iowa City is hereby amended to add the following new Chapter 9 to Title 8 entitled "Police Regulations" CHAPTER 9 UNBIASED POLICING 8-9-1 Policy Statement. 8-9-2 Definitions. 8-9-3 Prohibitions and Procedures. 8-9-4 Complaints and Compliance. 8-9-5 Data 8-9-6 Training. 8-9-7 Penalty CHAPTER III. UNBIASED POLICING Sec. 8-9-1. Policy Statement. The City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Department shall be committed to the unbiased, equitable treatment of all. Department employees ("employees') shall treat all in a fair, impartial and objective manner, in accordance with law, and without consideration of their individual demographics as defined in this Chapter. Sec. 8-9-2 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them below, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Biased Policing means differential treatment in the performance of law enforcement duties or delivery of police services towards a person or classes of persons when one or more individual demographics was a motivating factor in the action taken. If a person's individual demographics played a part in the employee's decision, then that personal characteristic was a motivating factor of the action taken. Fair and Impartial Treatment means persons, irrespective of individual demographics, are treated in the same manner under the same or similar circumstances. Reasonable concessions and accommodations may be made, when dealing with individuals with physical, developmental or mental Page 3 Ordinance No. disabilities, injury, illness, deafness, blindness, substance abuse disorders or similar conditions, individuals whose primary language is a language other than English, individuals of various cultural backgrounds, and individuals of youthful age, or when information about a person legally necessitates different treatment. Individual Demographics means personal characteristics to include, but not limited to: race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sex, gender identity/ expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, immigration status, familial status, marital status, housing status, occupation, language fluency, cultural group, political status, or source of income, or any other identifiable characteristics. Police Services means actions and activities that contribute to the overall well-being and safety of the public. These tasks include but are not limited to: crime prevention and investigation, preventive patrol, traffic control, traffic accidents, medical emergencies and lifesaving services, assistance at fire scenes, public information and education. Racial Profiling means that form of biased policing where a motivating factor of the action taken is based on an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion or national origin rather than on the individual's behavior or on information of the type and kind customarily and reasonably relied upon in identifying the individual as having engaged in prohibited activity. Racial profiling includes but is not limited to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle stops where race, color, ethnicity, religion or national origin was a motivating factor for the stop or enforcement action taken during the stop. Specific subject description -based identification means a reasonably detailed physical description of the personal identifying characteristics of a potential suspect or victim, including but not limited to age, sex, ethnicity, race, or English language proficiency. Sec. 8-9-3. Prohibitions and Procedures. (a) Fair & Impartial Treatment. (1) Biased policing is prohibited both in enforcement of the law and the delivery of police services by any employee. (2) Racial Profiling is prohibited both in enforcement of the law and the delivery of police services by any employee. Discriminatory pretextual stops are prohibited under state and federal law and are also prohibited by this ordinance. (3) Employees shall exercise their authority and act to accord fair and impartial treatment to all persons. (4) Employees shall not consider individual demographics when performing law enforcement duties or delivering police services except when such characteristics are part of a specific subject description -based identification. (5) Employees shall not use any terms, language or remarks that are derogatory, tend to belittle, show contempt for or defame any individual demographic, except when necessary to include such terms, language or remarks used by another for the preparation of official reports or testimony. (6) Employees must be able to articulate reasonable suspicion or probable cause supporting any police action. Page 4 Ordinance (7) Employees shall not take any law-enforcement action based on information from members of the public or other employees that they know, or reasonably should know, under all circumstances present is the product of, or motivated by, bias based on individual demographics unless the circumstances indicate that harm is imminent or a crime has been committed. (b) Department Policies and Procedures Accessible to the Public. The Department's General Orders shall be made available to the public through publication on the City's website and hard copies shall be available upon request in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 22. Sec. 8-9-4. Complaints and Compliance. (a) Employees who witness or who are aware of instances of biased policing or racial profiling shall report the incident to a supervisor and shall provide all information known to them before the end of the shift during which they make the observation or become aware of the incident or as soon thereafter as practicable under the circumstances. Where appropriate, employees are encouraged to intervene at the time the biased policing or racial profiling incident occurs and, in any event, shall report such biased policing or racial profiling to a supervisor as soon as practicable under the circumstances. Where unreasonable use of force occurs, officers have a duty to immediately physically intervene, when in a position to do so, to prevent the use of unreasonable force. (b) Any employee who opposes any practice occurring in violation of this Chapter shall not be discriminated against in any manner for opposing such practice, testifying, assisting or participating in any investigation, proceeding or hearing arising out of this Chapter. (c) Supervisors shall ensure the working environment is free of bias and free of racial profiling. This oversight responsibility may include periodic inspections of body and in -car audio/video systems, traffic stop data, reports and field inspections during police interactions with members of the public. Supervisors shall: (1) Take the appropriate action when a violation of this Chapter occurs. (2) Ensure that there is no retaliation for individuals reporting such violations. (d) Any person claiming to be aggrieved or to have witnessed biased policing or racial profiling may file a complaint. No person shall be discouraged, intimidated, or coerced from filing such a complaint, nor shall any person be discriminated or retaliated against because he or she has filed a complaint of this nature. (1) While the Iowa City Human Rights Commission will not have jurisdiction to investigate or adjudicate alleged violations of this ordinance, the commission staff shall educate the public about the complaint process and shall assist individuals in filing a biased policing or racial profiling complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). The ICRC has jurisdiction over racial profiling complaints against law enforcement as such complaints allege discrimination in public accommodations by a local government unit that offers services to the public based on the individual demographics prohibited by the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Iowa Code Sec. 216.7; see also, Iowa Code Sec. 216.2(13) as now adopted or hereinafter amended. The remedies afforded by the Iowa Civil Rights Act are not exclusive and do not foreclose a person from asserting any remedies he or she may have based on the Federal or Iowa Constitutions, Federal or Iowa Codes, or common law. Page 5 Ordinance (2) All complaints of biased policing or racial profiling brought to the City shall be filed directly with the Police Department or the Iowa City Community Police Review Board. Sec. 8-9-5 Data The Iowa City Police Department shall collect, analyze and publicly report data related to policing activity. Such data shall include information on calls for service, related contacts with members of the public, and outcomes of such contacts. Race, ethnicity, gender, age and other available demographic or personal characteristic information should be analyzed in aggregate in order to ascertain trends in disproportionality. Sec. 8-9-6 Training. At least annually all sworn officers shall receive and participate in training and guidance in regard to unbiased policing and prohibited racial profiling while conducting law enforcement activities and police services, which training shall include de-escalation, cultural diversity, cultural competency, and implicit bias and may include, but is not limited to: training on subjects related to police ethics, police interactions with members of the public, active by-stander intervention, standards of conduct, conducting motor vehicle stops, and related topics suitable for preventing incidents of biased policing and racial profiling. Sec. 8-9-6 Penalties. Racial profiling and biased policing are violations of this Chapter. Any penalty for violation of this Chapter related to any employee not acting in conformity therewith shall be limited to that provided under state or federal law, which violation may include serving as cause for discipline up to and including termination from employment as consistent with federal and state law requirements including Iowa Code Chapters 400, 80F and 20 as applicable. The limitation related to violations of this Chapter related to employee violations is not intended to expand or limit any other remedy or cause of action available under state or federal law, nor to expand or restrict the time for seeking such remedy or cause of action and shall not be construed as doing so, nor as conferring jurisdiction on the Iowa City Human Rights Commission but, pursuant to Section 8-9-4 hereof, Commission staff shall assist individuals who desire to file any complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission for investigation and resolution. The declaration of the prohibitions set forth in this Chapter shall not create any new or separate legal rights or claims by or on behalf of any third party and shall not be construed as a waiver, modification, or alteration of any available defense or governmental immunity of the city under federal or state law. Section Il. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision 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, as provided by law. Page 6 Ordinance No. Passed and approved this day of 2020. Mayor Attest: ity Clerk o ed by City Attorney's Office — 11 /16/2020 Ordinance No. Page It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Bergus Mims Salih Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner First Consideration 11 / v / 202 o Vote for passage: AYES: Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration _ Vote for passage: Date published Ordinance No. Unbiased Policing Ordinan Whereas, in 2 1 the Iowa City Council passed Res( Law Enforceme t Non -Discrimination Policy which i "continually con t an examination of traffic enfon mission and value tatements, training programs, documentation of citi n complaints and related res traffic and pedestrian s ps are not being employ and that citizens are t ated equally and fai y Constitutions."; and, lutio o. 01-41 adopting a City of Iowa City eq ed the Iowa City Police Department to Is ent strategies, and if appropriate, refine eld supervision, and the evaluation and :)nses to citizens, to ensure that racial profile by individuals within the Police Department pursuant to the Iowa and United States Whereas, the City Council reaffKmedthe City'd law enforcement non-discrimination policy in 2017 by resolution No. 17-183; and, Whereas, since 2001 the Iowa Cit`�lic Department has had a General Order that prohibits biased based policing; and, // Whereas, the Iowa City Police De/toet \mine llected demographic data on traffic stops since 1999, has had that data analyzehe level of disproportionality, and has refined employee training programs, uand operational standards, and conducted outreach programs aimed at elimfiling, heighten awareness of implicit bias, and build trust and respect between land all communities and persons in Iowa City; and, Whereas, Iowa City has had a Whereas, on June 16, 2020 addressing the Black Lives George Floyd by the Mi (Resolution No. 20-159) it Department towards co m and, munity Police City Council passed a er Movement and Syst olis police and calls fo ich it committed to a F policing and review of Board since 1997; and, ution of Initial Council Commitments Racism in the wake of the murder of ;tion from protesters and residents to restructure the Iowa City Police pus police policies and procedures; Whereas, the NAA has been instrumental in encouraging cies in Iowa to address unbiased policing and meas res to address the same by ordinance and as proposed measures at the state level to add ss unbiased policing, including an amendme to the Iowa Civil Rights Act (ICRA) to specifi ally prohibit discriminatory pretextual stops; and, Whereas, curr ntly the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) has juris iction over racial profiling complaints ainst law enforcement because such complaints alleg discrimination in public accommod ions by a local government unit that offers services to t e public based on the individual emographics prohibited by the Iowa Civil Rights Act, Iowa Cot Sec. 216.7. While the Iowa Cit Human Rights Commission may not address complaints against Iowa City police officers, he commission staff may educate the public about the complaint process at the state level r arding bias -based policing and may offer to assist, and shall assist individuals in filing a biase policing or racial profiling complaint with the ICRC and complaints regarding discriminatory Page 2 Ordinance No. pretextual stops in the event the ICRA is amended to include the proposed prohibition on discriminatory pretextual stops; and, Whereas, considering the Council's recent commitments to address systemic racism in Resolution No. 20-159, the City Council of the City of Iowa City believes it is in the best interests of the residents of the city to codify its policies prohibiting bias -based policing by ordinance. Now therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa Section I. Amendment: new Chapter 9 to Title 8 8-9-1 Policy Statement. 8-9-2 Definitions. City Code of the City of Iowa City is ed "Police Regulations" 1� CHAPTER 9 UNBIASED 8-9-3 Prohibitions and Procedures. 8-9-4 Complaints and Compliance. 8-9-5 Data 8-9-6 Training. 8-9-7 Penalty III. UN Sec. 8-9-1. Policy Statement. POLICING amended to add the following The City of Iowa City and the Iowa Cit Police Departure t shall be committed to the unbiased, equitable treatment of all. Departmen employees (" emplo ees") shall treat all in a fair, impartial and objective manner, in accordance wit law, and without con%differen f their individual demographics as defined in this Chapter. Sec. 8-9-2 Definitions. The following words, terms and rases, when used in thishall have the meanings ascribed to them below, except where th context clearly indicates aeaning: Biased Policing means differential treatment in the performanc of law enforcement duties or delivery of police services to ards a person or classes of persons when ne or more individual demographics was a motiva ng factor in the action taken. If a person's in �vidual demographics played a part in the employee's /deision, then that personal characteristic was a m tivating factor of the action taken.Fair and Impartiaatment means persons, irrespective of individual demographics, are treated in the same manunder the same or similar circumstances. Reasonable concessions and accommodations may be made, when dealing with individuals with physical, developmental or mental 2 Page 3 Ordinance disabilities, injury, illness, deafness, blindness, substance abuse disorders or similar conditions, individuals whose primary language is a language other than English, individuals of various cultural backgrounds, and individuals of youthful age, or when information about a person legally necessitates different treatment. Individual Demographics means personal characteristics to i Jude, but not limited to: race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gen r, sex, gender identity/ expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, immigration tatus, familial status, marital status, housing status, occupation, la uage fluency, cultural group, litical status, or source of income, or any other identifiable characters tics. Police Services means act ns and activities that ntribute to the overall well-being and safety of the public. These tasks include b t are not limited to: rime prevention and investigation, preventive patrol, traffic control, traffic accidents, edical emerge cies and lifesaving services, assistance at fire scenes, public information and educati Racial Profiling means that form of is based on an individual's race, color, eth behavior or on information of the type and individual as having engaged in prohibited pedestrian, and bicycle stops where race, factor for the stop or enforcement action t< Specific subject description of the personal identifying limited to age, sex, ethnicity, race, or/ Sec. 8-9-3. Prohibitions and (a) Fair & Impartial Treatment. olicing where a motivating factor of the action taken igion or national origin rather than on the individual's tomarily and reasonably relied upon in identifying the Racial profiling includes but is not limited to vehicle, inicity, religion or national origin was a motivating V the stop. language means a reasonably detailed physical V potential suspect or victim, including but not (1) Biased policing is rohibited both in enforcement of t1N services by any employee. (2) Racial Profiling s prohibited both in enforcement of the services by any employee Discriminatory pretextual stops are prol and are also prohibited b this ordinance. (3) Employees persons. (4) Employ duties or delivering description -based j law and the delivery of police nd the delivery of police I under state and federal law exercise their authority and act to accord fair aN impartial treatment to all shall not consider individual demographics when perforg law enforcement ce services except when such characteristics are part of a pecific subject (5) Empl yees shall not use any terms, language or remarks that are derogatory, tend to belittle, show c tempt for or defame any individual demographic, except when necessary to include such terms, la guage or remarks used by another for the preparation of official reports or testimony. (6) Erj�ployees must be able to articulate reasonable suspicion or probable cause supporting any police action. Page 4 Ordinance (7) Employees shall not take any law-enforcement action based on information from members of the public or other employees that they know, or reasonably should know, under all circumstances present is the product of, or motivated by, bias based on individual demographics unless the circumstances indicate that harm is imminent ora crime has been co mitted. (b) Department Policies and Pro dures Accessible to the Public. The Department's General Orders shall be made available to the pu is through publication on the ity's website and hard copies shall be available upon request in accorda a with Iowa Code Chapte 22. Sec. 8-9-4. Complaints and (a) Employees who witness or who ar aware of report the incident to a supervisor and slNell shift during which they make the observa practicable under the circumstances. Whe the time the biased policing or racial profilin policing or racial profiling to a supervisor as unreasonable use of force occurs, officers Y position to do so, to prevent the use of unre provide i or bec es of biased policing or racial profiling shall formation known to them before the end of the aware of the incident or as soon thereafter as robriate, employees are encouraged to intervene at ent occurs and, in any event, shall report such biased as practicable under the circumstances. Where duty to immediately physically intervene, when in a able force. (b) Any employee who opposes any prac ce occ nng in violation of this Chapter shall not be discriminated against in any manner for pposing s ch practice, testifying, assisting or participating in any investigation, proceeding or hearin arising out this Chapter. (c) Supervisors shall ensure the wor ing environment i free of bias and free of racial profiling. This oversight responsibility may includ periodic inspections f body and in -car audio/video systems, traffic stop data, reports and field inspe ions during police inter ctions with members of the public. Supervisors shall: (1) Take the approp7s, action when a violation of thi Chapter occurs. (2) Ensure that ther no retaliation for individuals repo ing such violations (d) Any person claiming t be aggrieved or to have witnessed bias d policing or racial profiling may file a complaint. No person all be discouraged, intimidated, or coerce from filing such a complaint, nor shall any person be dis iminated or retaliated against because he or a has filed a complaint of this nature. (1) While t Iowa City Human Rights Commission will not have I risdiction to investigate or adjudicate alleged olations of this ordinance, the commission staff shall ed ate the public about the complaintprocess nd shall assist individuals in filing a biased policing or raci profiling complaint with the Iowa Civil Ri is Commission (ICRC). The ICRC has jurisdiction over racia rofiling complaints against law, enfo cement as such complaints allege discrimination in public accom odations by a local government un' that offers services to the public based on the individual demograp ics prohibited by the Iowa Civil ights Act. Iowa Code Sec. 216.7; see also, Iowa Code Sec. 216.2(13 as now adopted or hereinafter amended. The remedies afforded by the Iowa Civil Rights Act are not exclusive and do not foreclos a person from asserting any remedies he or she may have based on the Federal or Iowa Constitutio s, Federal or Iowa Codes, or common law. Page 5 Ordinance No (2) All complaints of biased policing or racial profiling brought to the City shall be filed directly with the Police Department or the Iowa City Community Police Review Board. Sec. 8-9-5 Data The Iowa City Police kepartment shall collect, analyze a publicly report data related to policing activity. Such data sha nclude information on calls for ervice, related contacts with members of the public, and outcomes of ch contacts. Race, ethnicit , gender, age and other available demographic or personal characteristic iormation should be an zed in aggregate in order to ascertain trends in disproportionality. Sec. 8-9-6 Training. At least annually all sworn officers sFtRI unbiased policing and prohibited racial' services, which training shall include dE bias and may include, but is not limited interaction, active by-stander interventi related topics suitable for preventing iry Sec. 8-9-6 Penalties. and participate in training and guidance in regard to while conducting law enforcement activities and police tion, cultural diversity, cultural competency, and implicit ing on subjects related to police ethics, police -citizen lards of conduct, conducting motor vehicle stops, and A biased policing and racial profiling. Racial profiling and biased policin are violations of this hapter. Any penalty for violation of this Chapter related to any employee not acti g in conformity therewit shall be limited to that provided under state or federal law, which violation ma include serving as cause\CiHuman scipline up to and including termination from employment as consiste with federal and state lawrements including Iowa Code Chapters 400, 80F and 20 as applicab . The limitation related to vis of this Chapter related to employee violations is not intended to xpand or limit any other remec use of action available under state or federal law, nor to expand r restrict the time for seeking sem dy or cause of action and shall not be construed as doing so, or as conferring jurisdiction on ta Ci Human Rights Commission but, pursuant to Section 8-9- hereof,Commission staff shaist in iduals who desire to file any complaint with the Iowa ivil Rights Commission for investn and re lution. The declaration of the prohibitions set forth in is Chapter shall not create any nseparate I al rights or claims by or on behalf of any third party and shall not be construed as a waiodification, o alteration of any available defense or governme al immunity of the city under federalate law. Section Il. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hen! erebrepeale . Section III. Sever ilit . If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, uch adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part hereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effe tive Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided bylaw. Page 6 Ordinance Passed and approved this day of .2020. Item Number: 12. AL CITY OF IOWA CITY =�c�- COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 17, 2020 Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City Utilities", Article D, "Wastewater Treatment Works Users", Section 6, "Building Sewers and Connections". (First Consideration) Prepared By: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director Reviewed By: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Ordinance Executive Summary: The ordinance will amend the City Code to clarify the responsibility for the removal of illegal connections to the Sanitary Sewer System which allow infiltration of surface water runoff or groundwater. Background /Analysis: Infiltration of surface water runoff and groundwater into the sanitary sewer system creates higher operating costs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The additional flow in the sanitary sewer system can also locally surcharge the system causing basement flooding. The City Code does not allow any connections to the sanitary sewer system which allows surface water or groundwater to enter the system directly or indirectly. This ordinance change clarifies that the property owner is responsible for removal of the illegal connection when they are discovered. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance updating the City Code. ATTACHMENTS: Description Ordinance Prepared by: Ronald Knoche, Public Works Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5138 ORDINANCE NO. Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City Utilities", Article D, "Wastewater Treatment Works Users", Section 6, "Building Sewers and Connections" Whereas, the City desires to amend the Wastewater Treatment Works User article to clarify the responsibility of the removal of illegal connections to the sanitary sewer system. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendment. Title 16, Chapter 3, Article D, Section 6 entitled "Building Sewers and Connections", Subsection E is amended by adding the underlined text as follows: E: Surface Water Runoff: No person shall make connection of roof downspouts, interior and exterior foundation drains, areaway drains or other sources of surface water or groundwater directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer. and assess the cost to the owner. 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 upon publication. Passed and approved this day of Mayor Attest: City Clerk 2020. Ap o ed by Ci Attorney's Office'-- 1 1/1 /2 2 Ordinance No. Page 2 It was moved by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon AYES: NAYS: _ and seconded by call there were: ABSENT: Bergus Mims Saleh Taylor Teague Thomas Weiner First Consideration 11/17/2020 Vote for passage: AYES: Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration _ Vote for passage: Date published that the