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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held at which the Council will consider:
A resolution to annex approximately
196.17 acres of land located west of - 10.a
Highway 218 and south of Rohret Rd.
(ANN20-0001)
An ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south
of Rohret Rd. from County Residential - 10.b
(R) and County Urban Residential (RUA)
to Interim Development Single -Family
Residential (ID -RS) zone. (REZ20-0002)
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(aiowa-
city.org.
The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
December 1, 2020, in Emma J. Harvat Hall of the
Iowa City City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
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Iowa City. If City Hall remains closed to the
public, the meeting will be an electronic meeting
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telephone the City Clerk at 319/356-5043.
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Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to
participate.
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Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
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Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5238
(ANN20-0001/REZ20-0002)
RESOLUTION NO.
A resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located
west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road.
Whereas, Thomas L. Carson and Linda A. Carson Revocable Living Trust, James T. Carson
Revocable Trust, Rebecca Albertson Revocable Trust, Steven M. Carson are the owners and
legal titleholders of approximately 196.17 acres located at Eastbrook Street and American Legion
Road;and
Whereas, the applicant, MMS Consultants, with the consent of the owners, has requested
annexation of the approximate 196.17 -acre tract into the City of Iowa City, Iowa; and
Whereas, the aforementioned property is located within the Long -Range Planning Boundary
of the City of Iowa City, and
Whereas, control of the area proposed for annexation is in the City's best interest because it
will allow development in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code 368.5 and 368.7 (2020), notice of the application for
annexation was sent to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Johnson County departments
of Attorney, Auditor, Engineer, Planning and Zoning, each affected public utility,' Union and West
Lucas Townships, the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, and the East
Central Iowa Council of Governments; and -
Whereas, none of these entities have objected to the proposed annexation; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and has
recommended approval.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The following described land should be voluntarily annexed to the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, ALL OF TOWNSHIP 79
NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89°18'06"W,
along the South Line of said Northeast Quarter, 2651.04 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof;
Thence N00°00'29"E, along the West Line of said Northeast Quarter, 2610.20 feet; Thence
N44043'20"E, 46.90 feet, to a Point on the North Line of said Northeast Quarter; Thence
N89026'11"E, along said North Line, 2617.53 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof; Thence
N89°44'19"E, along the North Line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Resolution No.
Page 2
Section 20, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, 737.85 feet, to
its intersection with the Northeasterly Right -of -Way Line of Highway #218; Thence
S48°04'02"E, along said Northeasterly Right -of -Way Line, 793.23 feet, to its intersection with
the East Line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; Thence S00°01'48"W, along
said East Line, 630.90 feet, to its intersection with the North Line of Lot 1 of Kitty Lee
Subdivision, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 28 at Page 3 of the
Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S87°35'06"W, along said North
Line, 306.03 feet, to the Northwest Corner of said Lot 1; Thence S01°42'33"W, along the West
Line of said Lot 1, a distance of 144.26 feet, to its intersection with the South Line of the
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 20; Thence S89°47'19"W, along
said South Line, 1017.56 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof, and the Northeast Corner of
the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 19; Thence S00°00'12"E, along
the East Line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, 1318.50 feet, to the Point of
Beginning. Said Annexation Parcel contains 196.17 Acres, and is subject to easements and
restrictions of record.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify, file, and record all necessary
documents as required by Iowa law under Section 368.7 at Owner's expense.
Further, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify and file all necessary
documents for certification of the population of the annexed territory to Johnson County and
the State Treasurer, said population being zero.
Passed and approved this day of
ATTEST:
MAYOR
Approved by
2020
CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office
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Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5238 (REZ20-
0002)
Ordinance No.
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Rd. from County
Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim Development
Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone. (REZ20-0002)
Whereas, the applicant, MMS Consultants, has requested a rezoning of approximately 196.17
acres of land located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road from County Residential (R)
zone and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -
RS) zone; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Southwest District Plan, indicates that the
subject area is appropriate for residential development; and
Whereas, the applicant is still investigating options for property development; and
Whereas, interim zoning allows for managed growth until utilities are identified and the land
is platted; and
Whereas, there is a public need to accommodate demand for affordable housing in Iowa
City; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with reasonable
conditions regarding satisfaction of these public needs through the provision of affordable
housing, the requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
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 from its current zoning
designation of County Residential (R) zone and County Urban Residential (RUA) zone to:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 19, AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, ALL OF TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST,
OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89°18'06"W,
along the South Line of said Northeast Quarter, 2651.04 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof;
Thence N00°00'29"E, along the West Line of said Northeast Quarter, 2610.20 feet; Thence
N44043'20"E, 46.90 feet, to a Point on the North Line of said Northeast Quarter; Thence
N89°26'11"E, along said North Line, 2617.53 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof; Thence
Ordinance No.
Page 2
N89°44'19"E, along the North Line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section
20, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, 737.85 feet, to its
intersection with the Northeasterly Right -of -Way Line of Highway #218; Thence S48°04'02"E,
along said Northeasterly Right -of -Way Line, 793.23 feet, to its intersection with the East Line of
said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; Thence S00°01'48"W, along said East Line,
630.90 feet, to its intersection with the North Line of Lot 1 of Kitty Lee Subdivision, in accordance
with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 28 at Page 3 of the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office; Thence S87°35'06"W, along said North Line, 306.03 feet, to the Northwest
Comer of said Lot 1; Thence S01°42'33"W, along the West Line of said Lot 1, a distance of
144.26 feet, to its intersection with the South Line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of said Section 20; Thence S89°47'19"W, along said South Line, 1017.56 feet, to the
Southwest Corner thereof, and the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of said Section 19; Thence S00°00'12"E, along the East Line of said Southeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter, 1318.50 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Annexation Parcel contains
196.17 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
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. 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
Approved by:
Attest:
City Clerk City Attorney's Office -
Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5238 (REM -0001)
Conditional Zoning Agreement
This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"); Thomas L. Carson and Linda A. Carson Revocable Living Trust, James T.
Carson Revocable Trust, Rebecca Albertson Revocable Trust, Steven M. Carson (hereinafter
collectively referred to as "Owner"); and MMS Consultants. (hereinafter "Applicant").
Whereas, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 196.17 acres of property
located wet of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road; and
Whereas, the Applicant has requested the rezoning of approximately 196.17 acres of
land located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road from County Residential (R) zone
and County Urban Residential (RUA) zone to Interim Development Single -Family Residential
(ID -RS) zone; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Southwest District Plan, indicates
that the subject area is appropriate for residential development; and
Whereas, this rezoning creates public needs to accommodate demand for affordable
housing in Iowa City; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that,. with reasonable
conditions regarding satisfaction of these public needs through the provision ofaffordable
housing, the requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and -
Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2020) 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 and Applicant agree 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. Thomas L. Carson and Linda A. Carson Revocable Living Trust, James T. Carson
Revocable Trust, Rebecca Albertson Revocable Trust, Steven M. Carson are the legal
title holders of the property legally described as:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 19, AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, ALL OF TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S89°18'06"W,
along the South Line of said Northeast Quarter, 2651.04 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof;
Thence N00000'29"E, along the West Line of said Northeast Quarter, 2610.20 feet; Thence
N44043'20"E, 46.90 feet, to a Point on the North Line of said Northeast Quarter; Thence
N89°26'11"E, along said North Line, 2617.53 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof; Thence
N89°44'19"E, along the North Line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section
20, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, 737.85 feet, to its
intersection with the Northeasterly Right -of -Way Line of Highway #218; Thence S48°04'02"E,
along said Northeasterly Right -of -Way Line, 793.23 feet, to its intersection with the East Line of
said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; Thence S00°01'48"W, along said East Line,
630.90 feet, to its intersection with the North Line of Lot 1 of Kitty Lee Subdivision, in
accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 28 at Page 3 of the Records of the
Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S87°35'06"W, along said North Line, 306.03 feet, to
the Northwest Corner of said Lot 1; Thence S01°42'33"W, along the West Line of said Lot 1, a
distance of 144.26 feet, to its intersection with the South Line of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of said Section 20; Thence S89°47'19'W, along said South Line, 1017.56
feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof, and the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of said Section 19; Thence S00°00'12"E, along the East Line of said
Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, 1318.50 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said
Annexation Parcel contains 196.17 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
2. Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the
principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code
§414.5 (2020) 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 and Applicant agree
that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the
Zoning Code, as well as the following conditions:
a. The developer satisfies the Comprehensive Plan's Annexation Policy, as stated in
Resolution 18-211.
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, and shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant with
title to the land, unless or until released of record by the City of Iowa City. The parties
further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind all
successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties. In the event the subject property
is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all development will conform with the
terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. Nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner or
Applicant from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the
ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and publication of the
ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at
the Applicant's expense.
Dated this day of
City of Iowa City
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:
Fruehling, City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
City of Iowa City Acknowledgement:
State of Iowa )
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Johnson County )
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MMS Consultants
Thomas L. Carson and Linda A. Carson
Revocable Trust; James T. Carson
Revocable Living Trust; Rebeca
Albertson Revocable Trust; Steven M.
Carson
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 20_ by Bruce Teague
and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
MMS Consultants Acknowledgement:
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 20_ by Bruce Teague
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Thomas L. Carson and Linda A. Carson Revocable Trust; James T. Carson Revocable
Living Trust; Rebeca Albertson Revocable Trust; Steven M. Carson Acknowledgement:
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Planning &Zoning
Items
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Item 10.a & b.: Carson Farm Annexation &
Rezoning
ANN 20-0001
A resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located west
of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road.
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An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road from County
Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone.
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located West of highway 218 and Snuth of Hohret Rd. and rezoning
ot'the subject property from County Residential (R) and County
Urban Residential (RUA) to Single family Interim Development C]D-RS].
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Annexation
Review Criteria
From Comprehensive Plan:
Located within the adopted Long -Range
Planning Boundary
Fulfills and identified need without imposing
undue burden on the City.
Control of the development is in the City's best
interest.
Adopted long-range planning
boundary
A general growth area limit is
illustrated in the Comprehensive
Plan and on the City's Zoning Map.
The subject property is located
within the City's long-range
growth boundary.
Needed without imposing an
undue burden on the City.
Identified as appropriate for
development upon provision ofCanon R
sanitary & water services.
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Proposed to be sewered by 2023.
Land is contiguous and connected to
current development, not leapfrog.
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Needed without imposing an
undue burden on the City.
The proposed annexation will help to accomplish the City's larger goal of
fulfilling the need for expanded housing options to accommodate the City's
growing population.
Staff is recommending that as a condition of the rezoning, the developer
satisfy the Comprehensive Plan's Annexation Policy requirement, as stated
in Resolution 18-211, related to affordable housing.
Control of the development is
in the City's best interest.
The property is within the City's designated Growth Area. It is
appropriate that the proposed property be located within the city so
that residents of future development may be served by Fire, Police,
water, and sanitary sewer service.
Sanitary Sewer and Water:
The subject area is currently not serviced by City sanitary and water
utilities.
The City currently has extension of the Abbey Lane trunk sewer line to
the subject area within its 5 -year Capital Improvement Program.
It is unlikely that this area will be serviced by sanitary sewer, and
therefore suitable for urban development, before 2023.
The nearest water main is located north of the subject property, along
Rohret Road. The developer will be required to pay a water main
extension fee of $456.75 per acre before public improvements are
constructed.
Rezoning
Review Criteria
Rezoning criteria:
Compliance with the comprehensive plan
Compatibility with the existing neighborhood
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Zoning:
The subject property is currently zoned
County (R) Residential and County (RUA)
Urban Residential.
Development must construct to City
standards.
Unlikely for development to occur prior
to annexation.
Interim Development Single -Family
Residential (ID -RS) for entire 196.17
acres.
ID -RS zone purpose —to provide
managed growth until the City can
provide services to support
development.
Environmentally Sensitive
Areas:
The property does contain blue line
stream.
Level I or Level II Sensitive Areas
Analysis
The Office of the State Archaeologist
did state that an archaeological
surface study should be conducted
prior to ground disturbing activities.
Expected to take place closer to
development of property.
Annexation into the City and assignment of
City Zoning Classification "ID -RS" — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Comprehensive Plan - Southwest Subdistrict
Update — P&Z recommendation to City Council
(TBD)
Rezoning — P&Z recommendation to City
Council
Preliminary Plat & Final Plats —P&Z
recommendation to City Council
Site Plan Reviews & Building Permits—Staff
Review
Item 10.a.: Carson Farm Annexation
ANN 20-0001
A resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located west
of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road.
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation - a►,►,eXatio►,
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of ANN20-
0001 a voluntary annexation of approximately 196.17
Item 10.b.: Carson Farm Rezoning
REZ20-0002
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road from County
Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone.
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation - Rezoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ20-
0002 a rezoning of approximately 196.17 acres 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 Plan's Annexation Policy,
as stated in Resolution 18-211.
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10.c, 10.d, 10.e, 101, 10.g
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be
held at which the Iowa City City Council will
consider:
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An amendment to Title 14 Zoning of the
Iowa City Code to allow minor
adjustments in Planned High Density - I
Multi -Family Residential Zone (PRM)
zones for new construction projects - 10A
which involve preserving a separate
historic structure. (REZ20-0005)
An ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 12,000 square feet of land
located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112
E. Davenport Street to Planned High - 10.c
Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM)
zone (REZ20-0008).
An amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan to add properties to the West
Riverfront Subdistrict of the Downtown
and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan for
approximately 3.16 acres located 219,
223, and 245 S. Riverside Court and 119,
201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle
Avenue. (CPA20-0002)
An ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 4 acres of land located at
215, 219, 223, and 245 S. Riverside
Court.; 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209
Myrtle Avenue; and 517 and 527 S.
Riverside Drive from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -8), High
Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -
44), and Community Commercial (CC -2)
zone to Riverfront Crossings - West
Riverfront District (RFC -WR). (REZ20-
0003)
An amendment to Title 14 Zoning of the
Iowa City Code to expand the West
Riverfront Subdistrict boundaries and to
increase the maximum bonus height in
the West Riverfront Subdistrict to seven
stories for properties north of and near
the Iowa Interstate Railroad. (REZ20-
0004)
Copies of the proposed Zoning Code
Amendments are on file for public examination in
the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, which is currently closed to the public
because of the coronavirus. Copies are available
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- 10.f
- 10.g
by calling the City Clerk at 319-356-5043 or
emailing kellie-fruehling@iowacity.org.
The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
December 1, 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.orglwuncildocs or call the City Clerk at
319-356-5043. Persons wishing to make their
views known for Commission consideration are
encouraged to participate.
Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner
10.c
Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (REZ20-0008)
Ordinance No.
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of
land located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to
Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone (REZ20-0008).
Whereas, the applicant, Joe Clark, has requested a rezoning of property located at 400 N.
Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44)
zone to Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone for approximately 12,000
square feet;
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Central District Plan, indicates that the
subject area is appropriate for high density multi -family residential development; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed zoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets a condition
addressing substantial compliance with the concept plan and elevations if future development
requests bonus provisions; and
Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2020) 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 and applicant have agreed that the property shall be developed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to
ensure appropriate development in this area of the city; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with reasonable
conditions regarding conformance with the concept plan and elevations, the requested zoning is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
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 Planned High Density
Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone:
The east 50 feet of the south half of Lot 6, in Block 75, in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof; subject to easements and restrictions of record; and
The south half of Lots 5 and 6 in Block 75 in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Book 1, Page 116, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, except the east 50 feet
of the south half of said Lot 6, subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Section ll. 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
Ordinance No.
Page 2
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
City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
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 _
Vote for passage:
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
that the
Prepared by Anne Russett, Senior Planner. 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5230 (REZ20-0008)
Conditional Zoning Agreement
This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), John R. Rummelhart, Jr. (hereinafter "Owner"), and Jeff Clark (hereinafter
"Applicant").
Whereas, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 0.275 acres of property located
at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street; and
Whereas, the Applicant has requested the rezoning of said property from High Density
Multi -Family (RM -44) to Planned High Density Multi -Family (PRM); and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate
conditions regarding substantial compliance with the attached site plan and elevations, the
requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2020) 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 acknowledges that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure the development of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the need to ensure that future development is compatible with the existing
neighborhood in terms of height and mass of the building; and
Whereas, the Owner agrees to develop this property in accordance with the terms and
conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as
follows:
1. John R. Rummelhart, Jr. is the legal title holder of the properties legally described as:
The south half of Lots 5 and 6 in Block 75 in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Book 1, Page 116, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, except
the east 50 feet of the south half of said Lot 6, subject to easements and restrictions of
record; and
The east 50 feet of the south half of Lot 6, in Block 75, in Iowa City, Iowa, according to
the recorded plat thereof; subject to easements and restrictions of record.
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 (2020)
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 and Applicant agree
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that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the
zoning chapter, as well as the following conditions:
a. 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.
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, and shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant with
title to the land, unless or until released of record by the City of Iowa City. The parties
further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind all
successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties. In the event the subject property
is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all development will conform with the
terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. Nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner
from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the
ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and publication of the
ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at
the Owner's expense.
Dated this day of , 20.
City of Iowa City
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:
Jeff Clark
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John R. Rummelhart, Jr.
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk By:
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
City of Iowa City Acknowledgement:
State of Iowa )
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Johnson County )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 20_ by Bruce Teague
and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal)
Title (and Rank)
Jeff Clark Acknowledgement:
State of
County of
This record was acknowledged before me on , 20 by Jeff Clark.
Notary Public in and for said County and State
(Stamp or Seal)
My commission expires:
John R. Rummelhart, Jr. Acknowledgment:
State of
County of
This record was acknowledged before me on 20 by John R.
Rummelhart, Jr.
Notary Public in and for said County and State
(Stamp or Seal)
My commission expires:
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Item 10.c.: Rezoning at 400 N. Clinton Street
and 112 E. Davenport Street
REZ20-0008
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet
of land located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to
Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone.
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January 2019:
HPC submitted an application to designate 410-412 N.
Clinton Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark
Supported by both the HPC and the Planning and Zoning
Commission
City Council supported the designation, but vote failed
because it required a supermajority
Staff reached out to the property owner to identify another
solution
Property owner proposed redeveloping 400 N. Clinton Street
and 112 E. Davenport Street in exchange for voluntarily
Iandmarking410-412 N. Clinton Street
May 2019:
Prior to exploring this option with the property owner, staff
presented this option to City Council and Council was willing
to consider:
Local Landmark Rezoning of 410-412 N. Clinton Street
Rezoning of 400 N. Clinton Street & 112 E. Davenport
Street to PRM
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January 2020:
Item discussed with the HPC in January 2020; main take
away was to continue to explore solutions resulting in the
local landmark designation of 410-412 N. Clinton Street.
February 2020:
Item discussed at Council who also recommended
continuingto work with the property owner
February— June 2020:
The applicant worked with an architect to further revise the
plans for the proposed redevelopment of 400 N. Clinton
Street and 112 E. Davenport Street.
July 2020:
Both the Historic Preservation Commission and the City
Council reviewed the plans for the new building and
supported moving forward.
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The majority of Commissioners supported the revised plans and requested the
following:
Development of a rehabilitation plan based on the Secretary of Interior
Standards for the 1860s historic building located at 410-412 N. Clinton
Street.
Salvage of demolished buildings at 400 N. Clinton and 112 E. Davenport
Streets.
Ensure that the proposed wall around the open space is not physically
connected to the historic structure.
Substantial compliance with the concept plan and elevations to ensure the
height is capped at 5 stories.
Current and Proposed Zoning
Current Zoning — RM -44:
Multi -family dwellings
Max height: 35'
Min lot area per unit:
Efficiency & 1 bed: 500 sq ft
2 bed: 1,000 sq ft
3 -bed: 1,500 sq ft
Proposed Zoning — PRM:
Multi -family dwellings
Max height: 35'
Max bonus height: 65'
Min lot area per unit:
Efficiency & 1 bed: 435 sq ft
2 bed: 875 sq ft
3 -bed: 1,315 sq ft
General Review
Criteria
Rezoning criteria:
Compliance with the comprehensive plan
Compatibility with the existing neighborhood
Compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map:
25+ du/ac
Central District Plan:
High Density Multi -Family Residential
Development
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Rezoning aligns with goals related to the
preservation of historic buildings and
infill development.
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Site is surrounded by existing multi -family residential development, as well as
University of Iowa residence halls.
Proposed height of the building is the same as the height of Currier Hall across the
street.
Plans incorporate a flat roof to visually reduce the building scale.
Added open space area between the historic structure and the new construction.
Portion behind the historic structure has been reduced to three stories.
To ensure compatibility with the existing context of the neighborhood in terms of scale,
staff recommends the following condition:
Require substantial compliance with the attached site plan and elevations.
Historic Preservation Commission review of
building concepts (July 2020)
Rezoning of 400 N. Clinton St. & 112 E.
Davenport St from "RM -44" to "PRM" — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Zoning Code Amendment — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Rezoning of 410-412 N. Clinton St to Local
Historic Landmark overlay— HPC & P&Z
recommendation to City Council (pending)
Site Plan Reviews—Staff Review
Building Permits —Staff Review
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ20-0008, a
proposal to rezone approximately 12,000 square feet of land located at 400
N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport street from RM -44 zone to 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.
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Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0006)
Ordinance No.
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning allowing minor adjustments in Planned
High Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (PRM) zones for new
construction projects which involve preserving an abutting historic structure
(REZ20-0005)
Whereas, it is in the public interest to designate historic properties as Iowa City historic
landmarks, such as the property at 410-412 N. Clinton Street; and
Whereas, Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone provides bonus
provisions to encourage high quality redevelopment and properties zoned PRM may be located
near properties that are potentially eligible to be designated as a local historic landmark; and
Whereas, to incentivize historic preservation, it is reasonable to provide relief from certain
provisions of the zoning code for the redevelopment of property abutting a historic property, so
long as the abutting historic property is concurrently zoned a local historic landmark pursuant to
the Iowa City Zoning Code; and
Whereas, it is reasonable to grant relief from dimensional and site development standards
through an administrative minor adjustment, subject to criteria that ensure that the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan, District Plans, and Historic Preservation Plan are met; and
Whereas, the City's comprehensive plan encourages infill development where services and
infrastructure are already in place, supports the Historic Preservation Commission's efforts to
meet its goals, and provides for housing rehabilitation programs and reinvestment in housing in
existing neighborhoods; and
Whereas, efficiency and one -bedroom units in PRM zones require only 435 square feet of lot
area per unit minimum, which is denser than provided for in the bonus options;
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 14-28-7 as follows:
PRM ZONE BONUS AND MINOR ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS:
Ordinance No.
Page 2
A. Purpose: The PRM zone bonus provisions provide an incentive for developments to
incorporate features that provide a public benefit and encourage excellence in
architectural design. The PRM zone minor adjustment provisions allow flexibility to a
proiect in a PRM zone which involves new construction in conjunction with the
preservation of adjacent historic properties.
B. Application: The bonus and minor adjustment provisions will be administered through the
design review process as set forth in chapter 8, article B, "Administrative Approval
Procedures', of this title. Decisions of the Design Review Committee may be appealed to
the Board of Adjustment. A project may use either the provisions in C. "Bonus Provisions"
or the provisions in D. "Minor Adjustments" below, but not both.
1. Bonuses Provisions include allowance of dwelling units in excess of the density
otherwise achievable under the provisions of the base zone, additional building bulk,
and/or reductions of the required setback area. Bonuses are based on a point system.
Points may be awarded for public benefit features that the design review committee
determines are appropriate in design and location. Bonuses will not be granted for site
development features or standards already required by this title. DPGF.,; ons Of lhoa
Gornmittee may be appealed te the beard of adjUStMBRt. The number of points allowed
for public benefit features and the number of points required per bonus item are set
forth in C. 'Bonus Provisions' below.;
2. Minor adjustments to dimensional and site development standards may be allowed for
a newly constructed building where the project also preserves a historic property as
set forth in D. "Minor Adjustments" below.
C. Bonus Provisions: Development that includes the following public benefit features may
qualify for the bonuses listed in the Bonus Menu below.
1. Public Benefit Features:
a. Materials: Masonry finish on all nonfenestrated areas of walls visible from a public
street. For purposes of this provision, "masonry" is defined as fired brick, stone or
similar such materials, not including concrete blocks and undressed poured
concrete. "Masonry" may include stucco or like material when used in combination
with other masonry finish. Points allowed: 5
b. Open Space: The provision of usable open space of a size and at a grade:that, at
a minimum, allows passive recreational uses and is accessible to all residential
occupants of the building. Such space may include yards, other than -required
setback areas, terraces and rooftop gardens designed and approved for outdoor
activities. Balconies serving individual dwelling units are not eligible for this bonus.
Points allowed: 1 per 250 square feet
c. Historic Buildings: Rehabilitation of a historically significant building as determined
by the survey of the historic and architectural resources for the vicinity. Points
allowed: 7
d. Assisted Housing: Dwelling units committed to the city's assisted housing program
or some other affordable housing program approved by the city, provided such
units do not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total units contained within a
building. Points allowed: 3 per unit
e. Streetscape Amenities: The provision of funds for all street furniture, lighting and
landscaping improvements along adjacent street rights of way in accordance with
an approved city streetscape plan. Points allowed: 5
f. Landscaping: The provision of additional landscaped areas that are visible from a
public street. Required setback areas and required landscape buffers do not
qualify for bonus points. Points allowed: 1 per 250 square feet
g. Windows: Installing individual window units that have a height that is at least one
and one-half (1.5) times greater than the width of the window unit in all primary
Ordinance No.
Page 3
living spaces, such as living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. Individual window
units may be located side by side in a wider window opening. Skylights, windows
in bathrooms and kitchens, and decorative windows, such as stained glass and
ocular windows, are not required to meet this standard for the building to qualify
for bonus points. Points allowed: 3
2. Bonus Menu:
a. Setback Reduction: The front setback may be reduced by a maximum of fifty
percent (50%). When determining the appropriateness of such a reduction, the
character of adjacent development and setbacks will be considered. Points
required: 7
b. Height Increase: The maximum allowed building height may be increased from
thirty five feet (35') up to a maximum of sixty five feet (65'), provided the portion of
building exceeding thirty five feet (35') is stepped back a minimum of five feet (5')
for each story located above thirty five feet (35') to reduce the appearance of the
bulk of the building. Points required: 7
c. Density Bonus:
(3) For efficiency apartments, the minimum lot area per unit may be reduced to
four hundred twenty (420) square feet. Points required: 12
to f4a---F hund-Fed fifty (450) square feet. P9iRt6 requiFed�-Q
d. Building Coverage Increase: The maximum building coverage may be increased
to sixty five percent (65%). Points required: 7
D. Minor Adjustments:
1. Minor Adiustments: Throuah a Level I Desian Review. the Desian Review Committee
may approve a minor adjustment from any standard found in 14-213-4 "Dimensional
Requirements', 14-26-6 "Multi -Family Site Development Standards," or 14-5 "Site
Development Standards", except for those in 14-51 "Sensitive Lands and Features"
and 14-5J "Floodplain Management Standards". Historic properties may have
standards waived through the 14-213-8A "Historic Preservation Exceptions" process.
2. Applicability: The minor adjustment provides flexibility for new construction projects
which involve preservation of a separate historic structure provided the following
circumstances are met:
3.
a.
b. The historic property is not designated as an Iowa City Historiclandmark prior to
receipt of an application for a minor adjustment; and
c. The Owners of all impacted propertv, including the historic property, shall provide
accordance with their desires.
a. Documentation that the historic property is pursuing designation as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark in conjunction with the minor adjustment. The City shall not
issue a building permit for the project seeking the minor adjustment until the City
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Page 4
Council has approved the Iowa City Historic Landmark designation of the historic
property:
b. Submittal of a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission that details how the project preserves the abutting historic property
and a timeline for completion. Rehabilitation shall be completed prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new construction project:
c. If the project involves demolition of (an) existing buildings, submittal of a demolition
waste landfill diversion plan as required by the Design Review Committee:
d. The proposed building height shall not exceed five (5) stories and sixty feet (60'),
and its design shall be sensitive to preserving the historic property and shall fit the
characteristics of the site and the existing neighborhood context:
e. The project shall not detract from or be incurious to other property or improvements
in the vicinity: and
f. The requested adjustment shall be consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan, District Plans, and Historic Preservation Plan, as applicable.
B. Amend 14-213-4 as follows:
Dimensional Requirements: The dimensional requirements for the multi -family
residential zones are stated in table 26-2, located at the end of this section. Each of the
following subsections describes in more detail the regulations for each of the
dimensional requirements listed in the table. Provisional uses and uses allowed by
special exception may have specific dimensional requirements not specified in table 2B-
2, located at the end 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 minor
adiustments in PRM Zones as outlined in section 14-213-7, "PRM Zone Bonus and Minor
Adjustment Provisions" or historic preservation exception as outlined in section 14-26-8,
"Special Provisions", of this article.
C. Amend 14-213-6 as follows:
K. Exceptions and Minor Adiustments: A special exception to waive or modifv specific
provisions of this section may be requested through the historic preservation exception
as outlined in section 14-26-8, "Special Provisions', of this article. A minor adjustment to
modify specific provisions of this section may be requested as specified in Minor
Adjustments in PRM Zones' as found in section 14-26-7. "PRM Zone Bonus and Minor
Adjustment Provisions".
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.
Ordinance No.
Page 5
Passed and approved this day of 2020.
Mayor
Approved by
Attest:
City Clerk City Attorney's Office
Item 10.d.: Zoning Code Amendment— PRM
Zone Bonus Provisions Ordinance
REZ20-0005
An ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning Code to allow minor
adjustments in Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM)
zones for new construction projects which involve preserving a separate
historic structure.
Summary
Allows minor adjustments in
PRM zones which provides
some flexibility from zoning
regulations (e.g. parking,
setbacks, density)
Requires staff review and
approval (Design Review
Committee) through a Level I
Design Review process
Project must be new
construction and involve the
preservation of a separate
potentially historic structure
that is not locally protected
Must meet specific approval
criteria
Applicability
Allowed for new construction projects
Must involve the preservation of a separate
abutting structure that is eligible to be designated
as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (cannot be a
local historic landmark prior to application)
The minor adjustment provisions cannot be used in
conjunction with other PRM Zone Bonus provisions
All properties do not need to be under the same
ownership, but all owners must agree on the
project
Waivers &Exclusions
Multi -Family Zone Dimensional Requirements (14-213-4): Includes lot size,
setbacks, height and width, lot coverage, open space, number of bedrooms per
unit, and dwelling unit density
Multi -Family Zone Site Development Standards (14-213-6): Includes parking area
setbacks, location and screening, pedestrian and vehicular access and
circulation, building entrances, materials, scale, and design.
General Site Development Standards (14-5): 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.
Exclusions: Sensitive lands and features, floodplain management standards
HISTORIC LANDMARK
DOCUMENTATION: MUST
DOCUMENTTHATTHE
HISTORIC PROPERTY IS
BEING DESIGNATED AS AN
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PRESERVATION
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SPECIFICATIONS AS
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REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHERE SUCH A PROJECT
WILLINVOLVETHE
DEMOLITION OF ANY
EXISTING BUILDINGS
Approval Criteria
Redevelopment Character and Limitations:
Building height shall not exceed five stories and 60 feet
Building design must be sensitive to preserving the historic
property and the characteristics of the site and the surrounding
neighborhood
The project shall not detract from or be injurious to other property
or improvements in the vicinity
Consistency with Plans: The adjustment must be consistent
with the goals of:
Comprehensive Plan;
District Plans; and
Historic Preservation Plan.
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Relates historic preservation and encouraging infill
development
Provides flexibility for redevelopment
Preserves key buildings contributing to Iowa City's historic
neighborhoods
Rehabilitation Plan ensures investments in historic properties
Supports the following comprehensive plan goals and
strategies:
Identify and support infill development and redevelopment
opportunities in areas where services and infrastructure are
already in place.
Support the Historic Preservation Commission's efforts to
meet its goals.
Support housing rehabilitation programs and re -invest in
housing in existing neighborhoods
The diversion of landfill waste associated with the
demolition of any buildings furthers climate action goals
Proposed Development
Existing
Re-
Existing
Re-
Re-
Proposed
Conditions
Development
Conditions
Development
Development
Development
Rezoning to
Zoning
RM -44
RM -44
RM -44
RM -44
Rezoning to PRM
PRM
Max 24, 1
Max 24, 1-
Max 27, 1-
32 units
# of Units
18 units
11 units
bedroom units
bedroom units
bedroom units
71 bedrooms
Open
Unknown
400 sq ft
Unknown
400 sq ft
400 sq ft
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Space
Parking
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24 spaces
7spaces
24 spaces
27 spaces
21 spaces
2.5 stories
35' (up to 65'
Height
2 stories
35'
1 story
35
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5 stories
Proposed Development
Historic Preservation Commission review of
building concepts (July 2020)
Rezoning of 400 N. Clinton St. & 112 E.
Davenport St from "RM -44" to "PRM" — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Zoning Code Amendment — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Rezoning of 410-412 N. Clinton St to Local
Historic Landmark overlay— HPC & P&Z
recommendation to City Council (pending)
Site Plan Reviews—Staff Review
Building Permits —Staff Review
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of REZ20-0005, a
proposed amendment to the zoning code to allow minor adjustments in
Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (PRM) zones for new
construction projects which involve preserving a separate historic structure,
as illustrated in Attachment 1 of the staff report.
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Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA; 319-356-5230
Resolution No.
Resolution to amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan
to add property to the West Riverfront Subdistrict (CPA20-0002).
Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land -use and planning policy
guide by illustrating and describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses
throughout the City; by providing notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and by
illustrating the long-range growth area limit for the City; and
Whereas, K&F Properties, LLC, requested that the properties at 219, 223, and 245 S.
Riverside Court and 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle Avenue be added to the West
Riverfront Subdistrict to foster redevelopment consistent with the surrounding redevelopment under
the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan; and
Whereas, these properties are currently governed by the Southwest District Plan, which
encourages developing high-quality multi -family housing that is sensitive to the environment,
topography, and neighborhood; and
Whereas, the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan has similar goals as the
Southwest District Plan, but more closely focuses on encouraging pedestrian -oriented, mixed-use
development to enhance the urban fabric in accordance with a form -based zoning code and with
careful attention to transitions from lower to higher density uses and enhanced building, frontage,
and design requirements; and
Whereas, the area has experienced extensive redevelopment and the subject parcels were
recently assembled under common ownership which presents redevelopment opportunities that
did not previously exist; and
Whereas, circumstances have changed since the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
Master Plan was adopted, making it more appropriate to regulate this land in accordance therewith,
rather than the Southwest District Plan;
Whereas, this amendment is in the public interest and compatible with other policies of the
Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this amendment at its meeting on
November 5, 2020 and determined that circumstances changed to the extent that an amendment
to the comprehensive plan is warranted and the proposed amendment is compatible with other
policies or provisions of the comprehensive plan.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, a part of the Comprehensive Plan, is
hereby amended to add the properties locally known as 219, 223, and 245 S. Riverside
Court and 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle Avenue to the West Riverfront Subdistrict
of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, as illustrated and described in
Appendix 1, attached hereto.
2. The Southwest District Plan is no longer applicable to these properties.
Resolution No.
Page 2
Passed and approved this day of 2020.
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor:
City Attorney's Office
sub -districts
During the course of the planning process, several prominent
features were discussed on a recurring basis. Due to either their
prominent role in the plan or their relevance and impact on other
elements, these features became to be known as Framework
Elements. Framework Elements consist of Sub -Districts, Primary
Streets and Required Retail Storefronts, Mobility, Green Space,
Public Art, and Student Housing. These Framework Elements will
be discussed in further detail on the following pages.
The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan Study Area
is very large In size and contains a number of neighborhoods and
settings, each with their own identity. Instead of combining them
into one homogeneous district, It was determined that It would be
more useful, and appropriate, to break the Study Area Into sub -
districts. These sub -districts would be Identified based on their
location, primary use, scale, and other identifying features. In all,
eight districts were identified:
s Downtown
s South Downtown
s Central Crossings
, Gilbert
, West Riverfront
Orchard
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Many of these sub -districts existed in a geographic sense, but
were unnamed and given 'formal* names as part of the planning
process. Other times, the sub -districts were known by their
formal names, but did not have defined geographic boundaries.
Each sub -district will be described In more detail in the following
chapter.
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The West Riverfront District is a high -traffic, auto -oriented corridor
situated on the west side of the Iowa River. South Riverside
Drive bisects the district and connects U.S. Highway 6 with the
University of Iowa campus. It is lined by commercial uses set
back behind surface parking lots. Pedestrians are typically an
afterthought. Unlike the rest of the study area, this district plays by
different rules in terms of achieving an urban, pedestrian friendly
environment.
As redevelopment of the district occurs, new development
should capitalize on the Iowa River and its close proximity to the
campus. In addition, it should take advantage of the access and
visibility provided by Highway 6. It is envisioned that over time,
the commercial development on the west side of South Riverside
Drive will take on a more pedestrian friendly framework, or it will
transition to urban apartments and mixed-use development. In
the development of gas stations and drive thru businesses, the
building should be anchored at the corner, with vehicular access
and amenities moved to the back to create a pedestrian oriented
street frontage (See Appendix A). Redevelopment on the east side
of the district will take advantage of river views, and will consist
of either pedestrian -friendly commercial uses or niche residential,
including higher end townhouses or mid -rise condo towers.
West Riverfront District Summary
Mazer Plan Objectives:
, Capitalize on Highway 6 access and visibility
, Improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation
, Capitalize on the Iowa River
, Extend the riverfront trail
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development within the district, a program to enhance the west
bank of the Iowa River should be undertaken. This would Include
utilitarian elements, such as stabilizing the riverbank to prevent
further erosion, functional elements, such as extending the
riverfront trail to the north and south, and aesthetic elements,
such as providing additional landscaping. Included in this would
be interpretative stations along the river to provide educational
opportunities relating to the river and Its plant and wildlife,
Including the many Bald Eagles that frequent this stretch.
WR - Z: Riverside Drive Enhancements - Riverside Drive Is very
auto -oriented with few pedestrian amenities and unappealing
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aesthetics. As the district transitions into a more urban setting,
the right-of-way will need to be redesigned in order to provide
enhanced aesthetics and a more walkable environment for
pedestrians.
Enhancements to the pedestrian environment should Include the
following:
Reduce the number of curb cuts along the street
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minimum of six feet and preferably more
> Provide enhanced pedestrian crossings across Riverside Drive
and its cross streets
> Provide a safe pedestrian connection on the west side of
Riverside Drive under the Iowa Interstate Railroad bridge.
Aesthetic enhancements should include the following:
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Highway 6
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forms of landscaping
WR -3: Westside Redevelopment- Located along the west side
of Riverside Drive and north of Benton Street, the car dealership
site provides a large and strategic site for redevelopment. As
shown in the plan, the northwest corner of the intersection Is
reserved for an attached green, which would double the amount of
available frontage for neighborhood retail or restaurant uses. This
landscaped green could provide outdoor seating for restaurants
or cafes, and is the-identity'of the site. The remaining buildings
on the site would be pedestrian oriented, with street frontage
and parking in the rear. They are designed to accommodate retail
uses on their first floors, and apartments on the upper floors. This,
as well as the area north of the railroad, could be an appropriate
location for dormitory style housing as discussed earlier. There is
the possibility for a higher room count if housing developed with
a private dorm, provided there is an agreement with the University
to provide car storage offsite.
WR -4: Riverside Commercial Redevelopment - The commercial
property on the west side of Riverside Drive and south of Benton
Street will take on a more pedestrian friendly format. In order for
this to occur, a slip lane will need to be constructed. This lane will
provide access to the retail uses, as well as'on-street' parking.
In addition, it will be the organizing feature of the site, and help
provide a common'build-to line for new development to address.
New commercial buildings will be adorned with enhanced facades
and Improved landscaping, and overflow parking will be provided
to the rear of the buildings.
WR - 5: Sturgis Corner Redevelopment -The commercial uses on
the Sturgis Corner site were developed in a conventional manner,
with multiple architectural styles, buildings set back behind large
surface parking lots, and limited pedestrian amenities. As this
area begins to redevelop, development guidelines will establish a
new development framework, one that is much more pedestrian
friendly. New commercial buildings will front onto Sturgis
Corner Drive, sidewalks will connect buildings, and parking will
be provided on -street and to the rear of buildings. In addition,
a new building site has been proposed for a new condo tower
overlooking the river and future regional park.
WR 3: Westside Redevelopment
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WR -6: Riverview- A new neighborhood is designated for
the north side of Benton Street. This neighborhood, which will
overlook the Iowa River and riverfront trail, will contain a new
mid -rise condo tower and townhouses that front onto greens
that provide access and view corridors to the river. All buildings
will be designed with parking on the ground floor in order to
raise habitable space above the floodplain. This design also
allows residents to get a more commanding view of the river. A
restaurant or retail site is located at the intersection of Benton
Street and Riverside Drive. This restaurant would have trail access
and is designed with a large patio with views of the river.
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Item 10.e.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment -
Riverfront Crossings, West Riverfront Expansion
CPA20-0002
A resolution to amend the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master
Plan, a part of the Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, to include property
located north of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, east of Olive Street, and
south of Myrtle Avenue in the West Riverfront Subdistrict.
Overview
CPA20-0002: Expand the West Riverfront Subdistrict 3.16 acres to
the west in the Downtown & Riverfront Crossings Master Plan.
REZ20-0003: Rezone 4.0 acres from RS -8, RM -44, and CC -2 zones
to Riverfront Crossings, West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone.
REZ20-0004: Modify the text of the zoning code:
Implement the Comprehensive Plan changes to the Riverfront
Crossings, West Riverfront Subdistrict boundaries on the regulating
plan; and
Alter the standards associated with this subdistrict by increasing the
maximum height bonus from 5 to 7 stories for properties north of and
abutting the railroad in the West Riverfront Subdistrict.
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An application submitted by K & F Properties, LLC to request a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation
of approximately 3.16 acres of property from High Density Multifamily
(RM -44) and Medium Density Single -Family (RS -8) to Iowa
Riverfront Crossings, West Riverfront (IRC -WR).
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Expansion of West Riverfront Subdistrict
Existing Uses: single- and multi -family housing
Unusual Circumstance: large grade change
Proposed Use: Mixed-use project (housing,
retail, hospitality, neighborhood services)
Benefit: Site would be more cohesive and
pedestrian -friendly
Caveat: Must remain sensitive to the less
dense, single-family homes to the west
Review Criteria
Comprehensive Plan Amendment:
Circumstances have changed
and/or additional information or
factors have come to light such that
the proposed amendment is in the
public interest
The proposed amendment will be
compatible with other policies or
provisions of the comprehensive
plan, including any district plans or
other amendments thereto.
Relevant Plans
Southwest District Plan adopted in 2002
Downtown & Riverfront Crossings Master Plan
adopted in 2013
The adoption and implementation of master
plan constitutes a change:
Reflects major policy evolution
Encourages form -based regulation
Redevelopment of Riverview West and Orchard
Lofts to the south
Unification of ownership in 2020 also
presents new opportunities
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Southwest District Plan, Roosevelt Subarea
Goals:
All types of households living near the
University and downtown
Stabilization of single-family neighborhoods
High-quality multi -family housing sensitive to
environment, topography, and neighborhood
Attractive, mixed-use buildings serving nearby
residents
Comprehensive Plan Goals:
Encouraging compatible infill while preventing
sprawl
Enabling alternatives to car commuting and
promoting a diverse community
Supporting downtown vitality
Downtown & Riverfront Crossings Master
Plan:
Focus on pedestrian -oriented, mixed-use infill
development (residential and commercial uses)
Activating and improving streetscapes with
pedestrian amenities
West Riverfront subdistrict:
West of Riverside Dr: Pedestrian -friendly
commercial (buildings at corners, access
behind); transition to apartments and mixed-
use development
East of Riverside Dr: Walkable commercial or
niche residential (townhouse/mid-rise
condominium) uses that utilize river views
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment— P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020
Rezoning from to Riverfront Crossings -West
Rive rfront District — P&Z recommendation to
City Council (October 2020)
Zoning Code Amendment — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Preliminary & Final Plat —P&Z &City Counci
Design Review & Site Plan Reviews—Staff
Review
Building Permits—Staff Review
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of CPA20-
0002, a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add
approximately 3.16 acres of property to the West Riverfront Subdistrict
of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan located at 219,
223, and 245 S. Riverside Court and 119, 2011 2031 2051 207, and 209
Myrtle Ave.
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Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (REZ20-0003)
Ordinance No.
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4 acres of land located
at 215, 219, 223, and 245 S. Riverside Court; 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and
209 Myrtle Avenue; and 517 and 527 S. Riverside Drive from Medium
Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8), High Density Multi -Family
Residential (RM -44), and Community Commercial (CC -2) to Riverfront
Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone. (REZ20-00013)
Whereas, the owner, K and F Properties, LLC., has requested a rezoning of approximately 4
acres of land located at 215, 219, 223, and 245 S. Riverside Court; 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and
209 Myrtle Avenue; and 517 and 527 S. Riverside Drive from Medium Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -8), High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44), and Community Commercial
(CC -2) to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for Riverfront
Crossings — West Riverfront Subdistrict; and
Whereas, there is a public need to provide a more pedestrian -friendly framework along the
west side of S. Riverside Drive, and between S. Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue; and
Whereas, there is a public need to provide a transition in building mass and height to the
existing single-family residences on Olive Street; and
Whereas, there is a public need to reduce the number of vehicular access points onto
arterial roads such as S. Riverside Drive; and
Whereas, there is a public need to replat the existing arrangement of properties to
conform to future development plans; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with reasonable
conditions regarding satisfaction of public needs through installation of a sidewalk and
pedestrian connection between S. Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue, transition in building
mass and height, limitation of vehicular access points onto S. Riverside Drive, and replatting of
the subject area, 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 Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR):
119 Myrtle Avenue:
Lot "F" in a survey of n part of Lot I of the Subdivision of Government Lot 3 of
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5111 P.M., as shown by survey recorded in
Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
Also:
Ordinance No.
Page 2
Commencing at a point 159 feet west of the intersection of the west line of Riverside Drive and the
south line of Myrtle Avenue; thence west along the south line of Myrtle Avenue, 60 feet; thence
South at right angles with Myrtle Avenue, 160 feet; thence east to a point 160 feet south of the
point of beginning; thence north 160 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 1 in the
subdivision of Government Lot 3, Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M.
201, 203, and 205 Myrtle Avenue:
A portion of Tract "C" in the Subdivision of Lot I of Government Lot 3 in the Northeast Quarter of
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Iowa,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records of Johnson County,
Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Tract
"C"; thence S00°16'45" E, 153.92 feet along the West line of Tract "C"; thence N89°43'15" E,
30.00 feet; thence N00°16'45" W, 27.00 feet; thence N89°43'15" E, 24.99 feet; thence NOW
16'45" W, 13.54 feet; thence N89043' 15" E, 55.00 feet to a point on the East line of Tract "C";
thence Northerly along said East line to the Northeast corner of Tract "C", thence Westerly 110
feet to the Northwest Corner of said Tract "C" and the Point of Beginning,
and
A portion of Lots "C" and "E" in the Subdivision of Lot I of Government Lot 3 in the Northeast
Quarter of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa City,
Iowa as recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Johnson County Recorder's Office, more particularly
described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Lot "C"; thence S00016'45"E,
153.92 feet along the West line of Lots "C" and "E" to the point -of -beginning; thence N89°43'
15"E, 30.00 feet; thence N00°16'45"W, 27.00 feet; thence N89°43' 15"E, 24.99 feet; thence
N00016'45"W, 13.54 feet; thence N89°43'15"E, 55.00 feet to a point on the East line of said Lots
"C" and "E", thence S00'1 6'45"E, 149.14 feet along said East line; thence S88'59'31 "W, 110.00
feet along the South line of said Lot" E"; thence N00°16'45"W, 110.00 feet to the point -of -
beginning.
TOGETHER BEING THE SAME: PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS:
Lots "C" and "E" (also sometimes referred to as Tracts "C" and "E", respectively) in the
Subdivision of Lot 1 of Government Lot 3 in the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 79
North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Iowa, as recorded in Book 4, Page
387, Johnson County Recorder's Office.
207 Myrtle Avenue:
Lot B of Subdivision of part of Lot 1 of Government Lot 3 in Sec. 16, Township 79 North, Range 6
West of the 5th P.M., as shown on Plat Recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records,
Johnson County, Iowa and
Beginning at the Northwest corner of "B" (according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 4, Page
387, Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa); thence East 63.20 feet on the South line of Myrtle
Avenue; thence South 00°16'45"East 263.92 feet on the East line of said Lot "B"; thence North
88°59'31" East 83.21 feet; thence South 00051 '59" East 65 feet; thence West 81 feet; thence
North 20 feet; thence West 80 feet; thence South 20 feet; thence West 55 feet; thence North
00°34'27" East 65 feet; thence North 89°46'23" East 64.50 feet; thence North 00°26'03" East
264.87 feet on the West line of Said Lot "B" to the point of beginning, subject to a non-exclusive
right-of-way easement over and across the following described real estate; Commencing at the
Northwest corner of said Lot "B"; thence East 44.20 feet on the South line of Myrtle Avenue to the
point of beginning; thence East 10.00 feet; thence South 00°16'45" East 308.92 feet; thence West
10.00 feet; thence North 00°16'45" West 308.92 feet to the point of beginning.
209 Myrtle Avenue
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Beginning at a point 459 feet West of the intersection of the West line of Riverside Drive and the
South line of Myrtle Avenue; thence South 133 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of
Myrtle A venue 64 '/2 feet; thence North 133 feet to a point 64 '/z feet East of the point of
beginning; thence West 64 '/2 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 1 of the
Sub -division of Government Lot 3 of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th
P.M., which said sub -division was recorded February 24, 1873, in Deed Book 36, at Page 234, of
the Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa, being tract "A" in the survey of Harlan H. Schwob,
dated October 15, 1957, recorded in Page 387 of Book 4, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
Subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel Number 1016178001:
Tract D as shown on a plat made pursuant to survey by Harlan H. Schwab on October 12, 1957,
which plat is recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
245 Riverside Court:
Lots 2 and 7, in the subdivision of Lot 3, Sec. 16, Twp. 79 N., R. 6 West of the 5th
P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 36, Page 234, of the records of
Johnson County, Iowa except so much thereof as lies South of the North line of the right of way of
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, and excepting the following part thereof:
Commencing at the intersection of the North line of said Lot 2 as established by decree in Court
Record JJ, Page 306, District Court Records of Johnson County, Iowa, with the West line of
Riverside Drive, shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 96, Plat Records of said County;
thence West 275 feet; thence South to the North line of said Railway right of way; thence
Northeasterly along the North line of said Railway right of way to the West line of Riverside Drive;
thence North to the place of beginning. Also a right of way over the North 25 feet of said excepted
tract last above described.
Except the following: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot "B" (according to the plat thereof
recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa); thence East 63.20 feet
on the South line of Myrtle Avenue; thence South 00°16'45" East 263.92 feet on the East line of
said Lot "B"; thence North 88°59'31" East 83.21 feet; thence South 00051 '59" East 65 feet;
thence West 81 feet; thence North 20 feet; thence West 80 feet; thence South 20 feet; thence
West 55 feet; thence North 00°34'27" East 65 feet; thence North 89046'23" East 64.50 feet;
thence North 00°26'03" East 264.87 feet on the West line of said Lot "B" to the point of beginning.
223 Riverside Court:
Commencing at a point 25 feet south of the north line of Lot 2 in the subdivision of part of Lot 3,
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 234, of the Records of Johnson County, Iowa, and 205 feet west
of the west line of Riverside Drive, in Iowa City, Iowa, thence West 70 feet, thence South to the
north line of the right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, thence
northeasterly along the north line of said right of way to a point directly south of the place of
beginning, thence North to the place of beginning.
Subject, nevertheless, to easements, restrictions covenants and conditions of record.
219 Riverside Court:
Commencing at a point 150 feet west of the west line of Riverside Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, and 25
feet south of the north line of Lot 2, Subdivision of Lot 3, School Commissioner's Subdivision of
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. as established by decree of court
recorded in Court Record JJ, page 306, District Court Records of Johnson County, Iowa, thence
west parallel with said north line of Lot 2, 55 feet, thence south to the north line of the right of way
of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company, thence Northeasterly along the north line
of said right of way to a point that is due south of the point of beginning, thence north to the point
of beginning. Also an easement over and across the following described real estate: Commencing
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at the northeast corner of said Lot 2, above referred to, thence west along the north line of said
Lot 2, 205 feet, thence south 25 feet, thence east parallel with the said north line of Lot 2, to the
west line of said Riverside Drive, thence north to the point of beginning.
215 Riverside Court:
Commencing at a point 25 feet south of the north line of Lot 2 in the subdivision of part of Lot 3 of
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. according to the plat thereof
recorded in Deed Record 36, page 234 of the Records of Johnson County, Iowa, and 150 feet
west of the west line of Riverside Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, thence east 50 feet, thence south 40
feet, thence east 100 feet to the west line of said Riverside Drive, thence South along said west
line to the north line of the right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company,
thence southwesterly along the north line of said right of way to a point directly south of the place
of beginning, thence north to the place of beginning, excepting any part thereof conveyed by
deeds recorded in Book 245, page 43, and in Book 254, page 23, Deed Records of Johnson
County, Iowa; excluding
Commencing at the North line of said Lot 2 of Government Lot 3 and the West Right -Of -Way line
of South Riverside Drive as recorded in Book 245, Page 15 of the Johnson County Recorder's
Office, thence South a distance of 65.21 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave West
with a central angle of 00°59'15", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears South
05°53'16" East, 65.21 feet along said West Right -Of -Way line to the point of beginning; thence
South a distance of 33.61 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave West with a central
angle of 00°30'32", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears South 05°08'23" East,
33.61 feet continuing along said West Right -Of -Way line to the North Right -Of -Way line of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; thence West a distance of 53.77 feet along
the arc of a non -tangent curve concave North with a central angle of 00019' 45", along a 9363.36
foot radius with a chord that bears South 72008'18" West, 53. 77 feet along said North Right -Of -
Way line; thence North 03°51'30" West, 3.84 feet; thence North 85°55'43" East, 10.44 feet;
thence Northeast a distance of 17.29 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave
Southeast with a central angle of 47°10'39", along a 21.00 foot radius with a chord that bears
North 48°33'08" East, 16.81 feet; thence East a distance of 6.46 feet along the arc of a tangent
curve concave North with a central angle of 00°02'22", along a 9355.36 foot radius with a chord
that bears North 72°07'17" East, 6.46 feet; thence East a distance of 17.52 feet along the arc of a
tangent curve concave North with a central angle of 77°13'36", along a 13.00 foot radius with a
chord that bears North 33029'17" East, 16.23 feet; thence North a distance of 18.57 feet along the
arc of a tangent curve concave West with a central angle of 00°16'55", along a 3772.00 foot
radius with a chord that bears North 05°15'58" West, 18.57 feet; thence North 88°43' 48" East,
12.03 feet to the point of beginning.
All properties subject to easements and restrictions of record.
527 Riverside Drive:
Commencing at a point 25 feet south of the northeast corner of Lot 2 in the subdivision of Lot 3 of
School Commissioner's Subdivision of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th
P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 36, Page 234, Deed Records of Johnson
County, Iowa, thence west 100 feet, thence south 40 feet, thence east 100 feet, thence north 40
feet to the place of beginning, except that portion thereof conveyed to the State of Iowa by
Warranty deed dated July 27, 1960, and recorded February 9, 1961, in Book 245 at Page 42,
Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa; excluding
Commencing at the north line of said Lot 2 of Government Lot 3 and the west right-of-way line of
South Riverside Drive as recorded in Book 245, Page 15 of the Johnson County Recorder's office,
thence south a distance of 25.09 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave west with a
central angle of 00022'48", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears South 06011'29"
East, 25.09 feet along said west right-of-way line to the point of beginning; thence south a
distance of 40.12 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave west with a central angle of
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00°36'27", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears South 05°41'52" East, 40.12 feet
continuing along said west right-of-way line; thence South 88043'48" West, 12.03 feet; thence
north a distance of 40.12 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave west with a central
angle of 00°36'34", along a 3772.00 foot radius with a chord that bears North 05°42'43" West,
40.12 feet; thence North 88043'48" East, 12.04 feet to the point of beginning.
517 Riverside Drive:
Beginning at a point which is 519.5 feet east of the southwest corner of Lot 1 of the subdivision of
part of Lot 3 of the School Commissioner's subdivision of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range
6 West of the 5th P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 36, page 234,
thence North 100 feet, thence east to the west bank of the Iowa River, thence in a Southeasterly
direction along the west bank of Iowa River, to a point 50 links north of a point due east of the
point of beginning, thence west 1.3 chains, thence south 50 links, thence west along the south line
of said Lot 1 to the place of beginning, excepting therefrom all roadways and rights of way over
and across said premises, and excepting all that part thereof which lies east of U.S. Highway No.
218 as now located, and further excepting therefrom the right of way conveyed on Deed recorded
in Book 6017, Page 642, Johnson County Recorder Records.
AND
Beginning at a point on the south line of Lot one (1) of the sub -division of part of Lot three (3) of
the School's Commissioner's sub -division of section sixteen (16) in township seventy-nine (79)
North, Range six (6) West of the 5th P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Deed Record
36, page 234, which point is 459.5 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot one (1), thence
north 100 feet, thence east parallel with the south line of said Lot one (1), 60 feet thence south
100 feet, thence west 60 feet to the place of beginning.
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
Approved by:
City Clerk City Attorney's Office
Prepared by: Ray Heitner, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0003)
Conditional Zoning Agreement
This agreement is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City") and K and F Properties, LLC. (hereinafter collectively referred to as
"Owner").
Whereas, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 4 acres of property located at
215, 219, 223, and 245 S. Riverside Court; 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle Avenue;
and 517 and 527 S. Riverside Drive: and
Whereas, the Owner has requested the rezoning of approximately 3.18 acres of land
located at 215, 219, 223, and 245 S. Riverside Court; 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle
Avenue; and 517 and 527 S. Riverside Drive from Medium Density Single -Family Residential
(RS -8), High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44), and Community Commercial (CC -2) to
Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the subject area is appropriate for
Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront development; and
Whereas, this rezoning creates public needs to provide a more pedestrian -friendly
framework along the west side of S. Riverside Drive, to provide a transition in building mass and
height to the west, to reduce the number of vehicular access points onto S. Riverside Drive, and
to replat the subject area to conform to future development; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate
conditions regarding the installation of a sidewalk along S. Riverside Drive and pedestrian
connection between Myrtle Avenue and S. Riverside Drive, enhanced review of buildings
seeking a height bonus adjacent to existing Olive Street homes, limiting the subject area to one
(1) vehicular access point onto S. Riverside Drive, and replatting the subject area to better
conform with future development plans, the requested zoning is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, Iowa Code §414.5 (2020) 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. K and F Properties, LLC. is the legal title holder of the property legally described as:
119 Myrtle Avenue:
Lot 7" in a survey of n part of Lot I of the Subdivision of Government Lot 3 of
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5111 P.M., as shown by survey recorded
in Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
Also:
Commencing at a point 159 feet west of the intersection of the west line of Riverside Drive and
the south line of Myrtle Avenue; thence west along the south line of Myrtle Avenue, 60 feet;
thence South at right angles with Myrtle Avenue, 160 feet; thence east to a point 160 feet south
of the point of beginning; thence north 160 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 1 in
the subdivision of Government Lot 3, Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th
P. M.
201, 203, and 205 Myrtle Avenue:
A portion of Tract "C" in the Subdivision of Lot I of Government Lot 3 in the Northeast Quarter of
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Iowa,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records of Johnson County,
Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Tract
"C"; thence S00°16'45" E, 153.92 feet along the West line of Tract "C"; thence N89043'15" E,
30.00 feet; thence N00°16'45" W, 27.00 feet; thence N89°43'15" E, 24.99 feet; thence N00°
16'45" W, 13.54 feet; thence N89043' 15" E, 55.00 feet to a point on the East line of Tract "C";
thence Northerly along said East line to the Northeast corner of Tract "C", thence Westerly 110
feet to the Northwest Corner of said Tract "C" and the Point of Beginning,
and
A portion of Lots "C" and "E" in the Subdivision of Lot I of Government Lot 3 in the Northeast
Quarter of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa
City, Iowa as recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Johnson County Recorder's Office, more
particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Lot "C"; thence
S00016'45"E, 153.92 feet along the West line of Lots "C" and "E" to the point -of -beginning;
thence N89043 15"E, 30.00 feet; thence N00°16'45"W, 27.00 feet; thence N89043' 15"E, 24.99
feet; thence N00016'45"W, 13.54 feet; thence N89043'15"E, 55.00 feet to a point on the East line
of said Lots "C" and "E", thence S00016'45"E, 149.14 feet along said East line; thence
S88°59'31 "W, 110.00 feet along the South line of said Lot" E"; thence N00°16'45"W, 110.00 feet
to the point -of -beginning.
TOGETHER BEING THE SAME: PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS:
Lots "C" and "E" (also sometimes referred to as Tracts "C" and "E", respectively) in the
Subdivision of Lot 1 of Government Lot 3 in the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 79
North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Iowa, as recorded in Book 4, Page
387, Johnson County Recorder's Office.
207 Myrtle Avenue:
Lot B of Subdivision of part of Lot 1 of Government Lot 3 in Sec. 16, Township 79 North, Range
6 West of the 5th P.M., as shown on Plat Recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records,
Johnson County, Iowa and
Beginning at the Northwest corner of "B" (according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 4, Page
387, Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa); thence East 63.20 feet on the South line of
Myrtle Avenue; thence South 00016'45"East 263.92 feet on the East line of said Lot "B"; thence
North 88059'31" East 83.21 feet; thence South 00051 '59" East 65 feet; thence West 81 feet;
thence North 20 feet; thence West 80 feet; thence South 20 feet; thence West 55 feet; thence
North 00°34'27" East 65 feet; thence North 89046'23" East 64.50 feet; thence North 00°26'03"
East 264.87 feet on the West line of Said Lot "B" to the point of beginning, subject to a non-
exclusive right-of-way easement over and across the following described real estate;
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot "B"; thence East 44.20 feet on the South line
of Myrtle Avenue to the point of beginning; thence East 10.00 feet; thence South 00°16'45" East
2
308.92 feet; thence West 10.00 feet; thence North 00°16'45" West 308.92 feet to the point of
beginning.
209 Myrtle Avenue:
Beginning at a point 459 feet West of the intersection of the West line of Riverside Drive and the
South line of Myrtle Avenue; thence South 133 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of
Myrtle A venue 64 '/z feet; thence North 133 feet to a point 64 % feet East of the point of
beginning; thence West 64 '/2 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of Lot 1 of the
Sub -division of Government Lot 3 of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th
P.M., which said sub -division was recorded February 24, 1873, in Deed Book 36, at Page 234,
of the Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa, being tract "A" in the survey of Harlan H.
Schwob, dated October 15, 1957, recorded in Page 387 of Book 4, Plat Records of Johnson
County, Iowa.
Subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel Number 1016178001:
Tract D as shown on a plat made pursuant to survey by Harlan H. Schwab on October 12, 1957,
which plat is recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
245 Riverside Court:
Lots 2 and 7, in the subdivision of Lot 3, Sec. 16, Twp. 79 N., R. 6 West of the 5th
P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 36, Page 234, of the records of
Johnson County, Iowa except so much thereof as lies South of the North line of the right of way
of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, and excepting the following part
thereof: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of said Lot 2 as established by decree
in Court Record JJ, Page 306, District Court Records of Johnson County, Iowa, with the West
line of Riverside Drive, shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 96, Plat Records of said
County; thence West 275 feet; thence South to the North line of said Railway right of way;
thence Northeasterly along the North line of said Railway right of way to the West line of
Riverside Drive; thence North to the place of beginning. Also a right of way over the North 25
feet of said excepted tract last above described.
Except the following: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot "B" (according to the plat thereof
recorded in Book 4, Page 387, Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa); thence East 63.20 feet
on the South line of Myrtle Avenue; thence South 00016'45" East 263.92 feet on the East line of
said Lot "B"; thence North 88059'31" East 83.21 feet; thence South 00051 '59" East 65 feet;
thence West 81 feet; thence North 20 feet; thence West 80 feet; thence South 20 feet; thence
West 55 feet; thence North 00°34'27" East 65 feet; thence North 89°46'23" East 64.50 feet;
thence North 00°26'03" East 264.87 feet on the West line of said Lot "B" to the point of
beginning.
223 Riverside Court:
Commencing at a point 25 feet south of the north line of Lot 2 in the subdivision of part of Lot 3,
Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 234, of the Records of Johnson County, Iowa, and 205 feet
west of the west line of Riverside Drive, in Iowa City, Iowa, thence West 70 feet, thence South
to the north line of the right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company,
thence northeasterly along the north line of said right of way to a point directly south of the place
of beginning, thence North to the place of beginning.
Subject, nevertheless, to easements, restrictions covenants and conditions of record.
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219 Riverside Court:
Commencing at a point 150 feet west of the west line of Riverside Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, and
25 feet south of the north line of Lot 2, Subdivision of Lot 3, School Commissioner's Subdivision
of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. as established by decree of
court recorded in Court Record JJ, page 306, District Court Records of Johnson County, Iowa,
thence west parallel with said north line of Lot 2, 55 feet, thence south to the north line of the
right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company, thence Northeasterly
along the north line of said right of way to a point that is due south of the point of beginning,
thence north to the point of beginning. Also an easement over and across the following
described real estate: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 2, above referred to,
thence west along the north line of said Lot 2, 205 feet, thence south 25 feet, thence east
parallel with the said north line of Lot 2, to the west line of said Riverside Drive, thence north to
the point of beginning.
215 Riverside Court:
Commencing at a point 25 feet south of the north line of Lot 2 in the subdivision of part of Lot 3
of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. according to the plat thereof
recorded in Deed Record 36, page 234 of the Records of Johnson County, Iowa, and 150 feet
west of the west line of Riverside Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, thence east 50 feet, thence south 40
feet, thence east 100 feet to the west line of said Riverside Drive, thence South along said west
line to the north line of the right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Company, thence southwesterly along the north line of said right of way to a point directly south
of the place of beginning, thence north to the place of beginning, excepting any part thereof
conveyed by deeds recorded in Book 245, page 43, and in Book 254, page 23, Deed Records
of Johnson County, Iowa; excluding
Commencing at the North line of said Lot 2 of Government Lot 3 and the West Right -Of -Way
line of South Riverside Drive as recorded in Book 245, Page 15 of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office, thence South a distance of 65.21 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve
concave West with a central angle of 00°59'15", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that
bears South 05°53'16" East, 65.21 feet along said West Right -Of -Way line to the point of
beginning; thence South a distance of 33.61 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave
West with a central angle of 00°30'32", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears
South 05°08'23" East, 33.61 feet continuing along said West Right -Of -Way line to the North
Right -Of -Way line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; thence West a
distance of 53.77 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave North with a central angle
of 00°19' 45", along a 9363.36 foot radius with a chord that bears South 72°08'18" West, 53. 77
feet along said North Right -Of -Way line; thence North 03°51'30" West, 3.84 feet; thence North
85055'43" East, 10.44 feet; thence Northeast a distance of 17.29 feet along the arc of a non -
tangent curve concave Southeast with a central angle of 47°10'39", along a 21.00 foot radius
with a chord that bears North 48°33'08" East, 16.81 feet; thence East a distance of 6.46 feet
along the arc of a tangent curve concave North with a central angle of 00°02'22", along a
9355.36 foot radius with a chord that bears North 72°07'17" East, 6.46 feet; thence East a
distance of 17.52 feet along the arc of a tangent curve concave North with a central angle of
77°13'36", along a 13.00 foot radius with a chord that bears North 33°29'17" East, 16.23 feet;
thence North a distance of 18.57 feet along the arc of a tangent curve concave West with a
central angle of 00°16'55", along a 3772.00 foot radius with a chord that bears North 05015'58"
West, 18.57 feet; thence North 88°43' 48" East, 12.03 feet to the point of beginning.
All properties subject to easements and restrictions of record.
527 Riverside Drive
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Commencing at a point 25 feet south of the northeast corner of Lot 2 in the subdivision of Lot 3
of School Commissioner's Subdivision of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the
5th P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 36, Page 234, Deed Records of
Johnson County, Iowa, thence west 100 feet, thence south 40 feet, thence east 100 feet, thence
north 40 feet to the place of beginning, except that portion thereof conveyed to the State of Iowa
by Warranty deed dated July 27, 1960, and recorded February 9, 1961, in Book 245 at Page 42,
Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa; excluding
Commencing at the north line of said Lot 2 of Government Lot 3 and the west right-of-way line
of South Riverside Drive as recorded in Book 245, Page 15 of the Johnson County Recorder's
office, thence south a distance of 25.09 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave west
with a central angle of 00°22'48", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears South
06°11'29" East, 25.09 feet along said west right-of-way line to the point of beginning; thence
south a distance of 40.12 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave west with a central
angle of 00°36'27", along a 3784.00 foot radius with a chord that bears South 05°41'52" East,
40.12 feet continuing along said west right-of-way line; thence South 88°43'48" West, 12.03
feet; thence north a distance of 40.12 feet along the arc of a non -tangent curve concave west
with a central angle of 00036'34", along a 3772.00 foot radius with a chord that bears North
05042'43" West, 40.12 feet; thence North 88°43'48" East, 12.04 feet to the point of beginning.
517 Riverside Drive:
Beginning at a point which is 519.5 feet east of the southwest corner of Lot 1 of the subdivision
of part of Lot 3 of the School Commissioner's subdivision of Section 16, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 36, page
234, thence North 100 feet, thence east to the west bank of the Iowa River, thence in a
Southeasterly direction along the west bank of Iowa River, to a point 50 links north of a point
due east of the point of beginning, thence west 1.3 chains, thence south 50 links, thence west
along the south line of said Lot 1 to the place of beginning, excepting therefrom all roadways
and rights of way over and across said premises, and excepting all that part thereof which lies
east of U.S. Highway No. 218 as now located, and further excepting therefrom the right of way
conveyed on Deed recorded in Book 6017, Page 642, Johnson County Recorder Records.
AND
Beginning at a point on the south line of Lot one (1) of the sub -division of part of Lot three (3) of
the School's Commissioner's sub -division of section sixteen (16) in township seventy-nine (79)
North, Range six (6) West of the 5th P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Deed
Record 36, page 234, which point is 459.5 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot one (1),
thence north 100 feet, thence east parallel with the south line of said Lot one (1), 60 feet thence
south 100 feet, thence west 60 feet to the place of beginning.
Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the
principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code
§414.5 (2020) 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 issuance of a certificate of occupancy, installation of a 6' wide sidewalk along
the west side of S. Riverside Drive frontage.
b. Provision of a pedestrian linkage between Myrtle Avenue and S. Riverside Drive
through the project site, subject to review and approval of the Form -Based Code
Committee.
c. In the event that the owner pursues any height bonus for buildings proposed next to
the existing single-family on Olive Street, careful attention must be given to the
interface and transition between the development and the single-family housing to
the west. Any such application shall include mitigating, transitional design elements,
including but not limited to increased separation or increased stepbacks.
d. The subject area shall be limited to one (1) access point onto S. Riverside Drive that
shall feature a right-in/right-out design.
e. Dedication of approximately 75 square feet of S. Riverside Ct. territory to City right-
of-way when the subject area is replatted.
f. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the subject area shall be replatted in a
manner that conforms with the future layout of development.
4. Owner and Applicant acknowledge the requirements of Iowa City Code of Ordinances
14-2G-8, which requires the execution of an affordable housing agreement to satisfy the
affordable housing obligations through the provision of on-site owner -occupied dwelling
units, on-site rental dwelling units, and/or the payment of a fee in lieu of the remaining
dwelling units not provided on-site or as otherwise agreed to between Owner and the
City.
5. 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.
6. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the
land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant with
title to the land, unless or until released of record by the City of Iowa City. The parties
further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind all
successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties. In the event the subject property
is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all development will conform with the
terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
7. Nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner or
Applicant from complying with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
8. This Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the
ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and publication of the
ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at
the Applicant's expense.
Dated this day of 20.
City of Iowa City K and F Properties, LLC.
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
City of Iowa City Acknowledgement:
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 20 by Bruce Teague
and Kellie Fruehling as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal)
Title (and Rank)
K and F Properties, LLC. Acknowledgement:
State of _
County of
This record was acknowledged before me
LLC.
2020 by K and F Properties,
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
(Stamp or Seal)
Title (and Rank)
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Item 10.f.: Rezoning — 4 acres at Myrle Avenue
and S. Riverside Drive.
REZ20-0003
An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4 acres of land
located at Myrtle Avenue and S. Riverside Drive to Riverfront Crossings -
West Riverfront District (RFC -WR) zone.
REZ20-0003
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Review Criteria
Rezoning criteria:
- Compliance with the comprehensive
plan
- Compatibility with the existing
neighborhood
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West Riverfront District Summary
ti Capitalize on Highway 6 access and visibility
Improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation
r Capitalize on the Iowa River
i Extend the riverfront trail
r Capture the football crowd
Temperauto orientation
Open views and access to river
Enhance the streetscape and overall aesthetics
Multiple housing typologies, including condo towers,
apartments and townhouses
Destination riverview restaurants
Commercial , possible small to midsize box
k Hospitality
RFC -WR zoning to the northeast and south
Sizeable multi -family residential (4+ stories)
south of the railroad tracks
Compatibility
With the Existing density in RM -44 (@ 1-bd per 500 sq. ft.
Existing of lot area) allows up to 230+ dwelling units.
Neighborhood
Potential conflict with higher buildings located
next to existing residences on Olive Street.
Condition to provide transitional design elements
for buildings seeking height bonus next to Olive
Street — as determined at Design Review
Traffic and Access
All studied intersections will operate at acceptable levels of
service (D or E or better) peak hours thru 2042
Avoid additional conflicts by restricting Riverside Dr. to one
access point with a right-in/right-out design
Acquisition of 75 sq. ft. of S. Riverside Ct. ROW.
Replat the subject area when a development plan is ready
for City review. Staff envisions that the replatted area will
consolidate several of the 15 existing lots.
City staff is working with the Iowa Interstate Railroad to
complete a pedestrian tunnel under the railroad overpass
Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements
Overview
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Overview
• 6 ft sidewalk from existing terminus south of Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAISRR) to Myrtle Avenue.
• Pedestrian tunnel (W/tunnel lighting) through IAISRR embankment.
• Roadway and pedestrian level lighting.
• Street Trees.
Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements
Current Status and Anticipated Schedule
Current Project Status
• Study completed 2014.
• Design started in 2017.
• Prefinal plans completed and IAISRR reviewed.
• On going work to address IAISRR comments.
Anticipated Schedule
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Utilities &
Floodplain
Redevelopment of the subject area will require several
water service lines to be retired and capped at the
respective water mains.
An existing sanitary sewer easement that is located on
the property will need to be relocated in the event that
buildings are built over the easement.
As the property redevelops, it will be subject to on-site
storm water management requirements.
A small portion of the subject area is within the 500 -year
floodplain.
Subsequent development of the subject area will be
required to comply with the City's floodplain
management standards.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment— P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020
Rezoning from to Riverfront Crossings -West
Rive rfront District — P&Z recommendation to
City Council (October 2020)
Zoning Code Amendment — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Preliminary & Final Plat —P&Z &City Counci
Design Review & Site Plan Reviews—Staff
Review
Building Permits—Staff Review
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the submitted
application subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, installation of a 6' wide sidewalk along the westside of S.
Riverside Drive frontage.
2. Provision of a pedestrian linkage between Myrtle Avenue and S. Riverside Drive through the project site,
subject to review and approval of the Form -Based Code Committee.
3. In the event that the owner pursues any height bonus for buildings proposed next to the existing single-
family on Olive Street, careful attention must be given to the interface and transition between the
development and the single-family housing to the west. Any such application shall include mitigating,
transitional design elements, including but not limited to increased separation or increased stepbacks.
4. The subject area shall be limited to one (1) access point onto S. Riverside Drive that shall feature a right-
in/right-out design.
5. Dedication of approximately 75 square feet of S. Riverside Ct. territory to City right-of-way when the
subject area is replatted.
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the subject area shall be replatted in a manner that conforms
with the future layout of development.
10.g
Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ20-0006)
Ordinance No.
Amendment to Title 14, Zoning Code of the Iowa City Municipal Code
modifying the Riverfront Crossings West Riverfront Subdistrict (REZ20-
0004)
Whereas, the City Council amended the City's Comprehensive Plan in Resolution
to expand the boundaries of the West Riverfront Subdistrict to include properties at 219, 223, and
245 S. Riverside Court and 119, 201, 203, 205, 207, and 209 Myrtle Avenue in the Downtown
and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan; and
Whereas, consistent with the objectives and desired development character set forth in the
master plan, new standards need to be incorporated into the Riverfront Crossings form -based
code, including a new regulating plan, building height diagram, and accompanying zoning
standards; and
Whereas, K&F Properties, LLC, has requested a code amendment to increase the maximum
allowable bonus height from five to seven stories for properties in the West Riverfront Subdistrict
that are north of and adjacent to the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way; and
Whereas, the topography of the site and applicable form -based development standards create
an appropriate transition from single-family homes on Olive Street to the proposed mixed-use
development; and
Whereas, increased bonus height along the Iowa Interstate Railroad provides opportunities
for strategic and contextual infill and enhances the commercial viability of this area while
minimizing impacts on nearby properties; and
Whereas, this additional bonus height is similar to what is allowed on the east side of Riverside
Drive; 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 as follows:
Ordinance No
Page 3
B. Replace Figure 2G-2: Riverfront Crossings Height Diagram in Title 14 with the following:
Figure 2G-2
Riverfront Crossings Height Diagram
Legend
3 stories max.• -
- 4 stones max. _
2 stones min., 8 stories max.
- 2 stories min., 8 stories max.
8 stories max. with Iowa River Frontage
Public Parks and Open Space
Green Space
Ordinance No.
Page 4
C. Replace Figure 2G-12: Subdistrict Locator — West Riverfront in Title 14 with the following:
Figure 2G-12
Subdistrict Locator - West Riverfront
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D. Amend 14 -2G -7G -1d-(4) by adding the following underlined language:
Five (5) stories maximum for properties within the Gilbert Subdistrict and properties
within the West Riverfront Subdistrict that do not have frontage along the Iowa River. For
properties in the West Riverfront Subdistrict north of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, seven
(7) stories maximum for property within 200 feet of the railroad right-of-way. However,
bonus height is not allowed on lots that abut a residential zone.
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.
Ordinance No.
Page 5
Passed and approved this day of 2020.
Mayor
City Clerk
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Item 10.g.: Zoning Code Amendment- Changes to
the Riverfront Crossings, West Riverfront
Subdistrict Ordinance
REZ20-0004
An ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning Code to expand the West
Riverfront Subdistrict boundaries and to increase the maximum bonus
height in the West Riverfront Subdistrict to seven stories for properties
north of and near the Iowa Interstate Railroad.
Overview
REZ20-0004 proposes two amendments to the zoning code:
To implement the expansion of the Riverfront Crossings, West Riverfront
Subdistrict boundaries as proposed in the related Comprehensive Plan
amendment; and
To increase the maximum bonus height from 5 to 7 stories for properties in
the West Riverfront Subdistrict that are north of and abut the railroad.
Proposed Amendment:
Expansion of West Riverfront
Subdistrict
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Increase in Maximum Building
Height
Increase the bonus height to 7 stories max. within 200' of the railroad ROW in
the RFC -WR zone if north of and abutting the railroad
Table 1. Summary of Current v. Proposed RFC -WR Height Standards
Applicable Parcels Current Max. Current Max. Proposed Max.
Base Height Bonus Height Bonus Height
Abuttina residential zones 4 stories 4 stories 4 stories (no chanae)
Abutting and wlin 200' of railroad
but not abutting rL��ial zones
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12
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Analysis
Review Criteria
Rezoning/Code Change criteria:
Compliance with the comprehensive plan
Encouraging compatible infill while preventing sprawl
Enabling alternatives to car commuting and promoting a diverse
community
Supporting downtown vitality
Compatibility with the existing neighborhood
Maintains an appropriate transition
Comprehensive Plan Amendment— P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Rezoning from to Riverfront Crossings -West
Rive rfront District — P&Z recommendation to
City Council (October 2020)
Zoning Code Amendment — P&Z
recommendation to City Council (October
2020)
Preliminary & Final Plat —P&Z &City Counci
Design Review & Site Plan Reviews—Staff
Review
Building Permits—Staff Review
Planning &Zoning Commission
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the
proposed code amendments to:
Expand the Riverfront Crossings -West Riverfront Subdistrict boundaries
Increase the maximum bonus height from five to seven stories for
properties in the West Riverfront Subdistrict north of and abutting the
Iowa Interstate Railroad, as illustrated in Attachment 1 of the Staff
Report.