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Monday, October 17, 2011 - 6:00 PM
Informal Meeting
Iowa City City Hall
Lobby Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
AGENDA:
A. Call to Order
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Iowa City City Hall
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
B. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
C. Comprehensive Plan Items
Consider setting a public hearing for November 3, 2011 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to
change the land use designation from Private Institutional to Low to Medium Density Multi -family
Stabilization for property located at 602 E. Washington Street.
2. Consider setting a public hearing for November 3, 2011 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to
change the land use designation from Industrial to Commercial for property located on the east side
of Commercial Drive north of 420th Street.
D. Rezoning Items
1. REZ11-00015: Discussion of an application submitted by Al Streb for a rezoning from General
Industrial (1-1) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone for approximately 2.34 acres of property
located on Commercial Drive. (45-Day Limitation Period: October 30, 2011)
2. REZ11-00016: Discussion of an application submitted by Mark Holtkamp for a rezoning from
Commercial Office (CO-1) zone to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) zone for approximately 1.15
acres of property located at 911 N. Governor Street. (45-Day Limitation Period: November 12, 2011)
3. REZ11-00017 / VAC11-00002: Discussion of an application submitted by Hunter Properties for a
rezoning from Low Density Multi -Family (RM-12) zone to Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
(RSN-20) zone for approximately .79 acres of property located at 602 E. Washington Street and the
vacation of a portion of the alley right-of-way located east of Johnson Street, south of Ralston Creek.
(45-Day Limitation Period: November 13, 2011)
E. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: October 6, 2011
F. Other
G. Adjournment
Upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings
Informal October 31 November 14 November 28 December 12
Formal November 3 November 17 December 1 December 15
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2011
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Travis Kraus, Planning Intern
Re: REZ11-00015 Scott Six Industrial Park Rezoning
On October 6, 2011, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered REZ11-00015, a
rezoning application from Al Streb to rezone Lot 41 of Scott Six Industrial Park from General
Industrial (1-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2). The application would necessitate changes to
the Southeast District element of the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation
of this area from Industrial to Commercial.
Staff recommended that the rezoning application be deferred pending consideration of an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission requested additional background
information pertaining to the rezoning application and Comprehensive Plan amendment, which
is included in this memo.
1) The Southeast District Comprehensive Plan- adopted April 2011
Changes to the Comprehensive Plan land use map and zoning in this area should be
considered in light of two policies contained in the Southeast District Plan. First, the
Comprehensive Plan gives considerable attention to the industrial tax base and minimizing
conflicts between industrial and other uses. The Plan includes the following specific goal:
Goal 1: Preserve and expand the industrial tax base
a. Protect designated industrial areas from incompatible uses, such as
residential dwellings and retail and consumer services that would interfere
with industrial operations.
The second concern of the Comprehensive Plan involves the relationship between existing
commercial areas on the Eastside and new retail development (particularly in the Scott -Six
Industrial Park). The Comprehensive Plan states:
There is a strip of commercial development located along Scott Boulevard between the
Iowa -Interstate Railroad and Highway 6. Current traffic counts along this segment of
Scott Boulevard have not reached a level conducive to retail commercial development.
However, intensive commercial and quasi -industrial businesses have located in the area
to take advantage of the nearby industrial and employment areas and lower land prices.
A grocery store, attracted by the lower land cost, was also allowed to locate in the area
and relies on attracting customers from eastside residential areas. It is important to
maintain areas within the city for intensive commercial, quasi -industrial, and land
intensive businesses. Due to its proximity to an expanding industrial area, this node of
commercially zoned property along Scott Boulevard is appropriate for such uses. The
City will need to be careful not to dilute the demand for daily retail shopping by allowing
too many retail commercial nodes on the eastside of Iowa City. If efforts to revitalize
Towncrest and to maintain the viability of the Sycamore Mall and 1s' Avenue commercial
corridor are to be successful, the City will need to be cautious about zoning additional
land along the edge of the city for retail and office development.
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2) Would more retail in Scott Six Industrial Park dilute the existing commercial areas?
A concrete answer to this question would require an expensive market study. However, in
staff's opinion, too much commercially zoned land without sufficient market demand may result
in more marginal commercial areas, rather than vibrant and healthy shopping centers offering a
critical mass of goods and services. The City has been supporting efforts to revitalize existing
commercial centers such as Towncrest, the Sycamore Mall and First Avenue and Pepperwood
Plaza. There are also vacant commercial areas, such as those already located within the Scott
Six subdivision, Olde Towne Village available in east Iowa City. Adding additional commercially
zoned property may hinder or slow the development of these areas.
3) Information pertaining to special exceptions, previous rezoning requests, and the
special exception for the new cement batch facility.
1997 annexation and zoning
In 1997 the Scott -Six Industrial Park was annexed into the City to fill the need for more industrial
land as the BDI Industrial Park was nearing build -out. Lots along Scott Boulevard were zoned
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) with the intent that they be used for commercial uses and quasi -
industrial uses that would be compatible with larger industrial uses that might located in the
industrial park.
Economic development incentives were provided by the City to encourage industrial
development, including waivers of sidewalks, sewer and water tap -on fees. If a rezoning is
approved to allow retail commercial development within the area, staff would recommend that it
be subject to the applicant constructing sidewalks on Commerce Drive. Consideration should
also be given to collection of infrastructure fees that were waived to induce industrial
development on this property.
2001 rezoning application
In 2001, the applicant requested CC-2 zoning for lots 17-22 in response to a purchase offer by
Fareway Stores, Inc., who wished to develop a grocery store in this location. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended against the rezoning and the City Council denied the
request in order to preserve the area for industrial uses and compatible uses. However, the City
Council did agree to amend the CI-1 zone to allow modest -sized grocery stores by special
exception.
2002 Special Exception
Fareway Stores, Inc. applied for and was granted a special exception in 2002 to build a grocery
store on lots 17 & 18.
2005 Code Amendment
When the City's Zoning Code was updated in 2005, the CI-1 zone was revised to exclude land
uses that were deemed incompatible with industrial or quasi -industrial uses. Retail commercial
uses that generate large amounts of customer traffic, including grocery stores, medical offices,
and restaurants, were disallowed. Residential uses were also disallowed because the potential
noise, dust, outdoor work activities, and late night operations associated with many industrial
and intensive commercial uses were deemed incompatible with residential development. As a
consequence of these changes to the CI-1 Zone, the Fareway Store was a legally
nonconforming use within the CI-1 zone until 2008 when it was rezoned to CC-2 as discussed
below.
2008 rezoning
In 2008, the applicant requested and was granted a rezoning from CI-1 to CC-2 for Lots 16-24
of Scott -Six Industrial Park, which includes Fareway. While skeptical of the adjacency of CC-2
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and 1-1 zoning due to the potential conflict between retail and industrial uses and traffic, staff felt
there was a reason to rezone given the existing development on the site. The Fareway grocery
store and a gas station already occupied three of the lots. The remainder, Lots 19-24 located
along Liberty Drive, are fairly small in size making them conducive to CC-2 uses. These lots
remain undeveloped.
2011 Special Exception
The Iowa City Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to allow a concrete
manufacturing plant in the General Industrial (1-1) zone on Independence Road. The proximity
of commercial zones to the area was specifically discussed, and it was determined that the
distance of over 800 feet between the concrete plant and the nearest commercial property was
sufficient. Rezoning Lot 41 on Commerce Drive would reduce that distance by nearly half.
4) What would be the effect on Fareway, particularly from increased industrial traffic, if
more industrial were built on Lot 41?
This question can't be answered definitively, although there is concern that competing
commercial land use and industrial land use in the area would create some degree of
undesirable traffic flow. Fareway could potentially see adverse effects of industrial traffic, but so
too could additional commercial traffic adversely affect industrial business.
5) What is the demand for industrial uses, commercial uses and are there any conflicts
between the two?
Demand can't absolutely be quantified, but the amount of developed and undeveloped land may
provide some indication. Currently, approximately on 27% of the commercial lots in Scott -Six
are developed (73% vacant), while approximately 79% of the industrial lots are developed with
industrial uses.
Competition between commercial and industrial land uses for lower land costs could produce
some conflict. There are limited areas in Iowa City that have land suitable for industrial
development. There are more opportunities for commercial development throughout the city.
6) What practices would be required to make adjacent 1-1 and CC-2 land uses more
compatible?
Effective screening, separation, and efficient traffic flow are three things that allow the two uses
to be more compatible.
The zoning code requires both industrial and commercial uses to screen their parking areas
from arterial street rights -of -way. Screening is also required for outdoor storage in both zones.
In both industrial and commercial zones there are no side or rear setback requirements for the
buildings themselves. In other words, in both zones building may be constructed right up to the
property side or rear property line.
Noise, dust, odors and industrial traffic are the main externalities of industrial uses that may
negatively impact an adjacent commercial use. Screening can help to address dust. Space or
distance between uses helps to minimize noise and odors.
7) How would residential units and industrial zoning work?
The requested CC-2 zone allows group homes as a provisional use and apartments above the
ground floor by special exception. Approval of the rezoning application would create a
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possibility for group households and apartments to be located on this property, directly adjacent
to 1-1 parcels.
8) How would the owners of the adjacent properties feel about rezoning their parcels in
order to have CC-2 zoning for the entire block?
Lot 40 to the north is owned by Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa. It contains a significant
investment in an industrial building that would become non -conforming if rezoned commercial.
Therefore staff would not recommend that it be included. Lot 42 contains mini -warehousing.
Although it would become non -conforming in the CC-2 zone, it is not as significant an
investment as Goodwill Industries and might more easily be redeveloped in the future. Teke
Enterprises, Inc., the owner of Scott -six Storage on Lot 42, will be notified by letter and advised
about the discussion pertaining to the possible rezoning of the property.
9) What was the policy of the previous comprehensive plan when this area was annexed
and zoned industrial?
The last several comprehensive plans have shown this area as appropriate for industrial
development because it is one of the few locations in Iowa City that has characteristics suitable
for industrial development: flat land, good highway access proximity to rail and existing industry
and separation from residential areas. In comparison there are many more locations throughout
the community that are conducive for commercial development.
10) What are the traffic counts on Scott Boulevard?
The attached map shows traffic counts for Scott Boulevard. Near this property there are
approximately 6,100 vehicles per day. Farther north traffic counts increase with the highest
count of 9500 vehicles near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Rochester Avenue.
If after consideration of this information the Commission wishes to further study an amend to
the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map you should set a public hearing for
November 3. If the Commission does not wish to pursue a Comprehensive Plan amendment
there is no need to set a public hearing and you should vote on the zoning application.
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: REZ11-00016
911 North Governor Street
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Travis Kraus, Planning Intern
Date: October 20, 2011
Mark Holtkamp
PO Box 3284
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
319.594.1062
markholtkamp@yahoo.com
AB Investments LLC
4059 Isaac Walton Rd SE
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
319.354.1667
Rezoning from CO-1 to RM-12
To allow for construction of multi -family dwellings
911 North Governor Street, Iowa City
50,007 SF (1.15 acres)
Commercial Office, CO-1
North: Residential, (RS-8)
South: Residential, (RS-8)
East: Residential, (RS-8)
West: Residential, (R3-B)
Low to Medium Density Multi -Family Development
September 28, 2011
November 12, 2011
The applicant, Mark Holtkamp, is requesting a rezoning from Commercial Office (CO-1) to Low -
Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-12) for a 1.15 acre parcel located at 911 North Governor
Street in Iowa City.
The property has been zoned CO-1 since at least the 1980's, and previously housed the
Johnson County Department of Human Services, which leased the property for some years.
The property has been vacant since DHS relocated several years ago.
The only street access point for the use is from North Governor Street, which is a one-way
street. Parking is not allowed on North Governor Street. A sidewalk is provided only along a
portion of the property, but no sidewalk exists between that point and Brown Street to the south.
ANALYSIS:
Zoning and Comprehensive Plan
The rezoning application is consistent with future land use and development as identified by the
Central District Plan Map. The Central District Plan map designates the subject property and
lots to the south and west as appropriate for low to medium density multi -family development.
The Low -Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-12) zone is intended to provide for the
development of high -density, single-family housing and low -density, multi -family housing.
Based on the size of the property (50,007 sq. feet) the zone would allow for up to 18 units. An
occupancy of up to 3 unrelated persons in permitted in the zone.
The Commercial Office Zone (CO-1) zone is intended to provide specific areas where office
functions, compatible businesses, apartments, and certain public and semi-public uses may be
developed in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The zone provisionally allows for 18
dwelling units on the subject lot, the same density as RM-12, but requires that dwellings be
located above the street level floor of a building to facilitate commercial uses at the street level.
Neighborhood Compatibility
To the west of the subject property is High -Density Multi -Family Residential zoning, R3B.' The
subject property is otherwise surrounded by Medium -Density Single -Family Residential (RS-8).
As the applicant states, the commercial zoning of the parcel makes it an "island," while RM-12
would make an appropriate transition between the high -density multi -family R3B zoning to the
west and the medium -density single-family RS-8 zones to the north, east, and south of the
property.
Design Review
Zoning standards help ensure that multi -family buildings include features that define a safe and
attractive streetscape, as well as to ensure that various housing types in any one location are
compatible with one another. New multi -family construction located on property in the Central
Planning District is subject to design review according to the rules of applicability and standards
contained in Section 14-2B-6, Multi -Family Site Development Standards.
Traffic considerations
The property is located on a one-way section of North Governor Street. The redevelopment of
this property will likely result in the need to relocate the existing driveway. The driveway must
be located 50 feet from the driveway for property to the north, and a minimum of 25 feet from
the property line. This area of Governor Street is curving with poor site distance visibility and
heavy traffic. Any relocation of the driveway should be subject to approval of Transportation
Planning Staff. Due to site distance concerns along this portion of North Governor, the setback
for units adjacent to the drive may need to be increased.
Pedestrian access
A sidewalk is present only along the northern half of the property, with no sidewalk between this
point and Brown Street to the south. With the additional residential uses being introduced on the
R313 is a designation from a previous zoning code. The present designation on the zoning map for this
property is the result of a court order form the 1970s. The property is now developed with a density
allowed in the RM-20 zone)
site, Staff believes it is appropriate to complete the sidewalk network in this area to provide safe
access for pedestrians and an alternative transportation route in a neighborhood that is close to
downtown and the University of Iowa campus. Staff would recommend that a condition of the
rezoning require the dedication of right-of-way in order to provide space for a sidewalk, and that
the applicant be required to install a sidewalk along the frontage of the subject property as well
as the two single-family properties to the south. This sidewalk will connect up to the north
property line of Happy Hollow Park. We would recommend that the re -zoning only if the City
commits to constructing a sidewalk running along the east side of Happy Hollow Park south to
Brown Street.
Utilities
Two utilities, a sanitary sewer line and a storm sewer line, cut across the center of the property
from its north east corner to the south west corner. Building may not be located over these
sewer lines. Easement should be established to provide access for repair and replacement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ11-00016, a rezoning of approximately 1.15 acres at 911
North Governor Street from CO-1 to RM-12, subject to the following conditions:
1. Dedication of right-of-way to provide a consistent width and to accommodate sidewalks;
2. The developer is required to install a sidewalk along this frontage and the two adjacent
residential properties to the south up to the north property line of Happy Hollow Park;
3. Location of the drive -way is subject to Transportation Planning staff approval;
4. The front setback will be sufficient to provide adequate site distance for the drive as
determined by Transportation Planning Staff;
5. Sewer easements should be established on the property to allow repair and
replacement of lines located there.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map
2. Applicant's statement
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner,
Department of Planning and Community Development
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Statement to warrant zoning change:
The property located at 911 N. Governor Street warrants being rezoned from
CO-1 to RM-12 due to the following factors. The current zoning of CO-1 puts this
parcel on an island so to speak, since the parcels all around it are different
zones. The west side of the property is currently a High Density Multi -Family
Residential Zone and the other 3 sides is a Medium Density Single Family
Residential zone. By rezoning this property to RM-12 it will make a good
transition from High Density Multi -Family to Medium Density Single Family.
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: REZ11-00017NAC11-00002
602 E Washington Street
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Contact Person:
Phone:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Robert Miklo
Date: October 20, 2011
Hunter Properties
P.O. Box 1826
Cedar Rapids, IA
52406
Hunter Parks
319-366-8800
Requested Action: Rezoning from RM12/OCD to RSN-20/OCD
Vacation of alley right-of-way
Purpose: Allow construction of up to 24-unit multi -family
dwelling units.
Location: 602 E Washington St.
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
79 acres
Religious Institution, (RM-12),
North: Residential, (RNS-20 and OCD)
South: College Green Park, (PI-1)
East: Residential, (RM-12 and OHD)
West: Residential, (RNS-20 and OCD)
Central District Plan: Private Institutional
September 29, 2011
November 13, 2011
The applicant, Hunter Properties, has requested the rezoning of approximately .79 acres from
Low Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-12) to Neighborhood Stabilization Residential Zone
(RNS-20) to allow for construction of up to 24 multi -family dwelling units. The property is also in a
Conservation District Overlay (OCD) zone and that would not be changing if the property is
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rezoned to RNS-20. The subject property is currently the site of the Agudas Achim Congregation
that plans to relocate their synagogue. The properties to the north and west are zoned RNS-20.
There is one property located to the east that is zoned RM-12/OHD and is located within the
College Green Historic District. College Green Park is located to the south and is zoned P-1.
Ralston Creek is located to the north of the subject property. The property is located within the
floodplain. A public alley is located along the north side of the property, south of the creek. The
applicant has applied for a vacation of this alley to allow it to be added to this property and to unify
the subject property with a small lot that that is owned by Agudas Achim that is located north of
the alley.
The subject property is located in the College Hill Historic Preservation Conservation District; as
such, the design of the building must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission before a building permit may be issued.
The applicant has chosen not to use the "Good Neighbor Policy."
ANALYSIS:
Zoning and Comprehensive Plan: The current RM-12 zoning allows for 12 units to be
constructed on the subject property. The requested rezoning to RNS-20 allows a maximum of 18
units on the subject property. If it the alley is vacated and added to this property along with
approximately 6,000 square feet of RNS-20 zoned land owned by the Agudas Achim
Congregation that is located north of the alley, up to 24 dwelling units could be built on the
combined properties.
The subject property is located in the Central Planning District's "Subarea A." The Plan Map
shows the property as Private Institutional. Because the synagogue is moving the Plan Map
should be amended to show the property as consistent with the other land uses in the
neighborhood. The Plan Map shows the surrounding properties as Low to Medium Density Multi -
Family Stabilization. The Central District Plan indicates this general area is the only area of the
City where stabilization zoning designations, such as RNS-20, are used to preserve the character
of older neighborhoods while providing for redevelopment of multi -family housing. In staff's
opinion the rezoning and development of this property with an apartment building that is designed
to be compatible with the Conservation and adjacent Historic District, would be consistent with the
Central District Plan.
Neighborhood Compatibility: In staff's opinion the proposed rezoning to RNS-20 is a
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The subject property is bordered to the north and
west by RNS-20. The property to the east is zoned RM-12. There is a grade change between the
subject property and the RM-12 zone to the east. This would help mitigate the difference in scale
between the existing single family house and the proposed development. The proposed building
will also have to meet historic preservation guidelines that are intended to break up the mass of
large multi -family buildings so that they are compatible with a historic setting.
Development Design and Flooding: The applicant has submitted a site plan showing how the
property might be developed if rezoned. The proposed apartment building would consist of a
ground floor of parking for tenants. The upper floors would consist of up to 24 residential units
with two bedrooms per unit. The subject property sits in a floodplain, and the Agudas Achim
Congregation building currently located on the property has experienced ground floor flooding
problems during heavy rain events in the past. Staff believes that the proposed building helps to
alleviate the flooding concerns of the property by building parking on the ground floor and moving
habitable space above the flood plain.
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Vacation of Alleyway and Utilities Easement: As previously mentioned, a public alley currently
runs along the north side of the subject property between the current Agudas Achim building and
Ralston Creek. The applicant has submitted an application for the city to vacate a 20 x 220 feet
(4400 square feet) portion of this alley to provide more land for the development of adjacent
property.
There are generally five issues that the City considers when determining whether it is appropriate
to vacate a street or alley right-of-way: 1) Is the right-of-way necessary for vehicular or pedestrian
circulation; 2) is the right-of-way necessary for access to adjacent property; 3) is the right-of-way
necessary to provide access for fire or emergency vehicles; 4) is the right-of-way necessary for
access to utilities or could an easement function in lieu of the right-of-way and 5) could the right-
of-way be useful for other public purposes such as open space. These issues are discussed
below.
Vehicle or pedestrian access and access to private property: Currently the alley is used for
vehicular access to the Agudas Achim parking lot. Due to the steep grade of and the presense of
the creek it would be impractical to use the alley as a connection between Dodge Street and
Johnson Street. The alley is unpaved and does not provide vehicular access to adjacent
properties north of the creek. Although the property located at 621 Iowa Avenue has land located
on the south side of the creek that is inaccessible from Iowa Avenue due to the location of the
creek. The alley is also used to provide access to the rear yard of the property at 630 Washington
Street. An easement will be necessary to allow access to those properties from Johnson Street to
allow maintenance (mowing and tree trimming).
Access for fire or emergency vehicles: If the alley is vacated, emergency vehicles will continue
to have access to this property from both Washington and Johnson streets. Depending on the
size of the building a fire lane may be necessary on the property. The alley does not appear to be
necessary to provide emergency access to this or adjacent properties.
Utilities: There are no City utilities located within the alley. It appears that there is an overhead
electoral line located in the alley. Letters have been sent to the utility companies to see if other
utilities are present along the alley. An easement will need to be established or the utilities
would need to be relocated to an acceptable alternative location at the developer's expense.
Other public uses: In the long term there is the potential for a trail to be built along Ralston
Creek. An access easement in lieu of the alley would allow for consideration of a trail.
Provided that necessary easements area established for utilities, access to adjacent properties
and a future potential trial, vacation of the alley would be possible. The applicant will need to
make an offer to purchase the property from the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of REZ11-0017, a rezoning of
approximately .79 acres located at 602 E. Washington Street from RM-12 to RNS-20. Staff
recommends that VAC11-0002, vacation of a portion of the alley right-of-way located east of
Johnson Street, south of Ralston Creek be approved subject to establishment of easements for
utilities, access to adjacent properties and a trial, and an acceptable offer for purchase of the
public right-of-way.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Location Map — Alley Vacation
3. Concept Plan
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Legal Description: Iowa City
Lots 5 & 6 & W 60' Lot 7 & S 1/2 Lot 4 BLK 24
We believe the zoning change is warranted because we are trying to
redevelop in a downtown area which is more environmentally friendly in
that it combats urban sprawl. We believe the existing infrastructure,
availability of city services, site close to downtown, employment,
entertainment, and U of I campus and hospital meet our project needs. We
also believe this fits into the Comprehensive Plan.
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