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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComprehensive plan amendment applicationppdadm/apps/P&Z Form 8-comp plan amend.indd FOR STAFF USE: Date submitted .................................................................................. Case # .................................................................................................. $.............................. fee paid on ...............................................(date) Application received by ................................................................... Copy to Applicant Copy to PCD Original to City Clerk Applicant Information Applicant Name ...................................................................................................... Address ................................................................................................. ................................................................... ZIP ....................................... Phone ...................................................................................................... email ........................................................................................................ Contact Person (if other than Applicant) Name ...................................................................................................... Address .................................................................................................. ................................................................ ZIP .......................................... Phone ...................................................................................................... email ........................................................................................................ Property Owner (if other than Applicant) Name ...................................................................................................... Address .................................................................................................. ................................................................ ZIP .......................................... Phone ...................................................................................................... email ........................................................................................................ During the review process City staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission may visit the property. If the property owner does not wish to allow staff or Commission to enter onto the property, please sign here...................................................................................... The City has a Good Neighbor Policy that encourages applicants to meet with neighbors prior to submitting an application. Copies of the policy are attached to this application form or are available from the Department of Planning and Community Development. Please check one of the following:  Applicant plans to use the Good Neighbor Policy  Applicant chooses not to use the Good Neighbor Policy. Form 8: Application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment City of Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission, (319) 356-5230  www.ICgov.org / PCD Application Requirements Checklist Please attach the following items. Additional materials may be required during the review process. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in delays in processing, so please use the following checklist to confirm that your application is complete. 1.  Location map and general description of the area for which the change is requested. The applicant may use copies of the Comprehensive Plan maps or District Plan maps to illustrate the changes proposed. 2.  If the requested change is to the text of the Comprehensive Plan, please provide the name of the Comprehensive Plan or District Plan and a copy of the text that is proposed to be changed. 3.  Application fee 4.  Applicant’s statement providing evidence that the proposed change to the Comprehensive Plan meets the following approval criteria: a. Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest. b. The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, including any District Plans or other amendments thereto. ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... Return Completed Form To: City Clerk, City of Iowa City, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 2014 FEES FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS City of Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment TYPE FEE Subdivision Preliminary (Minor) $700 Preliminary (Major) $700 + $15 per lot Final $700 Combination: Preliminary/Final $770 + $15 per lot Planned Area Development (OPD) Preliminary $700 + $15 per lot Final administrative review $265 (To be submitted to Housing & Inspection Services) Combination: OPD and Subdivision Preliminary $700 + $15 per lot Final $695 Combination: Preliminary/Final $770 + $15 per lot Rezoning $490 Comprehensive Plan Amendment $490 Voluntary Annexation $490 Street or Alley Vacation $200 Variance $405 Special Exception $405 Other BOA actions $405 Combination BOA actions $480 *These fees will be updated in February 2015 to reflect changes in the rate of inflation. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor Consumer Price Index Data for 2014 www.bls.gov CITY OF IOWA CITY Planning and Zoning Commission 2015 Application Deadline * Due to holiday. Submit Application by Noon to: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City Meeting time and location Planning and Zoning formal meetings are scheduled for the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 East Washington Street. (If needed, Planning and Zoning informal meetings are held at 5:15 p.m. on the Monday preceding each formal meeting.) Attendees are advised to check the meeting agenda at www.icgov.org/apps/boards or contact the Department of Development Services at 319-356-5230 for any possible changes. For more information contact Bob Miklo at 319-356-5240 or bob-miklo@iowa-city.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE FORMAL MEETING December 24 * January 15 January 15 February 5 January 29 February 19 February 12 March 5 February 26 March 19 March 12 April 2 March 26 April 16 April 16 May 7 April 30 May 21 May 14 June 4 May 28 June 18 June 11 July 2 June 25 July 16 July 16 August 6 July 30 August 20 August 13 September 3 August 27 September 17 September 10 October 1 September 24 October 15 October 15 November 5 October 29 November 19 November 12 December 3 November 25 * December 17 December 17 January 7 December 31 January 21 City of Iowa City Planning and Community Development Department The Office of Neighborhood Services is available to assist with the Good Neighbor Program by arranging meeting rooms, providing sample meeting notices, notifying neighborhood association contacts, and other information and advice. Contact Marcia Bollinger, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Phone: 319-356-5237 E-mail: Marcia-Bollinger@iowa-city.org Good Neighbor meetings are NOT required as part of the review process in Iowa City but they are strongly encouraged in most instances. If you choose to be documented as participating in the program, the following steps need to be followed by the applicant: ⃝Meeting facilities located as close to the subject property and neighbors as possible. The Neighborhood Services Coordinator can make suggestions and final arrangements in most cases. ⃝Good Neighbor meeting notice reviewed by City staff prior to distribution. The Neighborhood Service Coordinator will ensure that it is reviewed/approved and be responsible for sending it on to representatives of impacted neighborhood associations for their distribution. ⃝Meeting notice sent by applicant to all property owners within 300’ of the subject property by applicant and sent out not less than 7 days prior to Good Neighbor meeting date. ⃝Good Neighbor Meeting occurs no less than 7 days prior to the scheduled board/commission meeting to enable adequate time to provide input. ⃝Good Neighbor meeting attended by a City staff representative. Staff will be available as a resource person to respond to process, schedule, and zoning, etc. questions . This will be arranged by the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. ⃝Meeting summary submitted by applicant prior to board/commission review. Applicant will develop a summary of the input provided at the meeting which will be available for distribution at board/commission meeting. See www.icgov.org/goodneighbor for a guide or through the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. Planning & Community Development 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 319-356-5230 Fax: 319-356-5217 Good Neighbor Program www.icgov.org/goodneighbor History and Background Iowa City’s Good Neighbor Program is part of an effort to make the development process run more smoothly between property owners and developers who seek zoning and related changes, and the neighborhoods that may be affected by those changes. The Good Neighbor Program is not a requirement, but rather a recommended approach that encourages proactive dialogue between property owners, developers, and neighbors that may help identify and resolve issues before the project is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Adjustment. For minor projects, such as a yard setback reduction, the approach may be as simple as knocking on neighbors’ doors to discuss the proposed project with them. For a rezoning or subdivision, it may be appropriate to hold a neighborhood meeting or open house to present the project and invite questions and comments from your neighbors. While the Good Neighbor Program does not guarantee specific outcomes, answering neighbors’ questions and hearing their concerns or suggestions may provide the opportunity to developers/applicants to address concerns or objections before the project is reviewed in a public forum. This can minimize controversy and delays when a project is reviewed by the Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, or the City Council. Helpful Tips for a Good Neighbor Meeting What information can you provide that the neighbor will find useful? • Background information including a description of your project and the public process it must go through. • Site plans, elevations, models, aerial photos, drawings, etc. This will help them visualize the changes you wish to make. • Information or other resources that discuss the zoning or land development process. The Planning Department can provide you with this information or is available at www.icgov.org/goodneighbor View it from their perspective: How will neighbors see your project? • Put yourself in the place of the people who surround your property. Will they view your project as an enhancement or unexpected change? • How might your project impact traffic or pedestrian safety in the area? • Does your project enhance or complement existing neighborhood character or does it contrast with what surrounds it? • Will your project alter the natural landscape, impact views, etc.? • Might your project reduce the sense of privacy for a neighboring property owner? Ways to respond to concerns • Listen and be respectful—give people the chance to be heard. • Focus on identifying problems. This meeting is a chance for you to gather input that may be useful to you in getting your project through the review process. The issues that your neighbors raise are often the same issues that may be raised by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Adjustment. • Be open to options that could be reasonable or affordable ways to alleviate or address problems. • Resolving problems at the meeting is not necessary, but it may be helpful to identify areas where there is some flexibility in your plans. • Know that you won’t necessarily be able to please everyone, but that you are providing an opportunity for dialogue. The neighbors will appreciate your effort and the opportunity to share their views.