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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-2018 Planning and Zonning Commission7' :.� i Off"IL i iiilfYie! +in'�:Hiilii ►X ¢f ma's KC�' ���RM �j■[e■ir I PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Monday, March 12, 2018 Informal Meeting - 5:15 PM Helling Conference Room Iowa City City Hall 410 E. Washington Street AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda D. Rezoning Items Thursday, March 15, 2018 Formal Meeting — 7:00 PM Emma Harvat Hall Iowa City City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Discussion of an application submitted by Hodge Construction for a rezoning of approximately 1.1 acres from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX) zone for the property located at 225 & 225 % E. Prentiss Street. (REZ18-00003) 2. Discussion of an application submitted by Cardinal Pointe West, LLC for a rezoning of approximately 7.84 acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (IDRP) zone to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) zone for the property located west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road. (REZ17-00015) 3. Discussion of an application submitted by Ross Nusser for a rezoning of approximately 1.89 acres from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RM-12) zone to Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM-12) zone for the property located at 1705 Prairie Du Chien Road. (REZ18-00002) Applicant has requested deferral until April 5 4. Discussion of an application submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission for a rezoning to designate the property located at 715 West Park Road as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00011) 5. Discussion of an application submitted by rezoning to designate the property located Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00010) the Historic Preservation Commission for a at 1029 North Dodge Street as an Iowa City 6. Discussion of an application submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission for a rezoning to designate the property located at 504 E Bloomington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00012) 7. Discussion of an application submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission for a rezoning to designate the property located at 213 E Market Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00009) 8. Discussion of an application submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission for a rezoning to designate the property located at 319 E Bloomington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00008) 9. Discussion of an application submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission for a rezoning to designate the property located at 412 N Dubuque Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00006) 10. Discussion of an application submitted by rezoning to designate the property located Historic Landmark. (REZ18-00007) E. Development Items the Historic Preservation Commission for a at 410-412 N Clinton Street as an Iowa City 1. Discussion of an application submitted by University Lake Partners, II for preliminary plat of Forest Hills Estates, a 53.29-acre 5-lot subdivision with 4 residential lots and 1 commercial office lot located south of Interstate 80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road. (SUB18-00002) Discussion of an application submitted by Stewart Road Development, LLC for a preliminary plat of Pine Grove Estates, a 4.59-acre 4-lot residential subdivision for property located at 3910 Stewart Road NE in Fringe Area A of the Iowa City / Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement. (SUB18-00003) F. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: February 15 and March 1, 2018 G. Planning & Zoning Information H. Adjournment If you will need disability -related accommodations 40 participate in this meeting, please contact Bob bliiko, Urban Planning, at 319-356-5240 or at bob-miklo@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings Formal: April 5 / April 19 / May 3 Informal: Scheduled as needed. t r�21,:.® CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner Re: REZ18-00003 225 Prentiss Street The applicant has submitted a revised concept plan including building elevations for the subject property. The plan defines the floodway and includes a pedestrian street and green space along Ralston Creek, which is adjacent to the east side of the proposed apartment building. The concept shows a pedestrian � walkway at the top of the creek bank. The plan includes trees and pedestrian scale lighting. Rather than end at the railroad, the sidewalk is designed to loop west to the alley. This will help provide pedestrian access to the creek front open space from the other apartment buildings in this block. The concept demonstrates general compliance with the requirements for a pedestrian street along the Ralston Creek frontage. The plan will be further developed and approved by the Design Review Committee at time of site plan approval. The revised building elevations indicate that the building will comply with the requirements the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code, including the 10-foot step back above the third floor. At street corners, tower elements may be exempt from the step back. The plan does show a tower element at the intersection of the Ralston Creek pedestrian street and Prentiss Street. Attachments: 1. Concept site plan 2. Building elevations PHASEIVr., L L-j FUN ARCRITECTS. tMC. Preliminary 03/08/2018 12:28:03 PM � HidCE ( 0 NSTR U CT 10 N1 PHASE IV also Hn loss FUSION ARCHITECTS, INC. Preliminary 0310812018 12:27:57 PM Hod((ONSTRl1(T4 4= FUS1 N ARCHITECTS, INC. Preliminary 03/08/2018 12:27:52 PM HodCCONSTRUM; L FUSION ARCHITECTS. INC. Preliminary 03108/2018 12:27:46 PM Hodc FUSION ARCHITECTS. INC. Preliminary 03108/2018 12:27:41 PM HodcCONSTRUCTI 0 :f Ipf INf a rill a,� z !I! PHASE IV o� t!1i!111111 1111 1 i�i FU%N ARCHITECTS, INC. Preliminary 03/08/2018 12:27:27 PM Hod�qECONSTRUCTI r 0�21.®�ci CITY OF IOWA CITY .110 MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: REZ17-00015 At the March 1 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Commissioners requested clarification on the language used in the Clear Creek Master Plan regarding appropriate land uses for property located west of Camp Cardinal Road and northeast of Deer Creek Road. The Clear Creek Master Plan states the following: A. Configuration: The concept of the development is to locate nonresidential, i.e. commercial, office and retail, at major intersections and along higher volume traffic routes. The southwest facing slopes adjacent to Highway 218 represent a good location for office park/research type uses and could provide a good image along the "technology corridor" (loosely defined as the corridor along U.S. Highway 218 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids) and buffer residential uses at the interior of the site. Multi -family residential such as apartments and high-rise condominiums would be used in the transition to single family residential use. The single-family size of lot would increase, transitioning to the existing larger lots along Kennedy Parkway to the east of the site. Commercial conveniences and services for the neighborhood would be provided at the octabout which is further defined later. B. Density: Based on the intrinsic characteristics of the wooded slopes and drainageways that so distinctly define this site, it is to the public benefit to work to preserve these qualities. In order to maintain significant areas that will not be disturbed and yet achieve development densities that will be economically viable, Southgate Development would like to create a "conservation -type" development. This would mean the development would be looked at as a whole, including the sensitive areas. The total units or square footage would be tallied based on that assumption. The density of the actual developed area would be higher but would be supported by larger interconnected open spaces. This would make initial and long-term infrastructure costs affordable and sustainable. This concept will reduce the "urban sprawl' impact of large lot residential development. This particular landscape is suited to denser housing and commercial development combine with large areas of public open space and amenities. This is similar to the downtown and University landscapes. Attached is a concept map from the Clear Creek Master Plan that shows potential land uses for this area. Following the March 1 P&Z Commission meeting, the applicant submitted revised site plans that include the following (attached): 1. Added a note regarding dust control on Deer Creek Road. Owners have an agreement in place with the quarry to provide dust control. 2. Added 3 patios outside each building, which will include grills and picnic tables, as shared outdoor amenities. They indicated that owners may install pergolas over the patios as well. March 9, 2018 Page 2 3. Detailed landscape plans that include plant species and landscaping above and beyond the minimum requirement, including 3 rows of evergreens along the west property line, one row of trees in the ROW (which need City approval prior to installation), site shrubs with species listed, and clearly defined existing woodlands. As noted at the March 1 meeting, the deficiencies listed in the previous staff report have been resolved. Attachments: 1. Clear Creek Master Plan Concept Map 2. Site plans /4�. 1 r . �../ I 6 — l 01mix uraoe J ! t L: . f � nw. am mien. • � , �-_. �+ ante¢ art W �� �� '� /.�.`---"='''fie . • ,�" I• e �. 1 ram\ R �u/ Ip. "'1'-���7� )f".tl "�5�. ;t'•..�' ��� ��•.1 F i (� `1 -�• y �_,___•. �,%lk � r+ „ 1f..3 /y 11U J 1 ,`.5j �-•• � �� wilim Coe f �� �^` :u.uo .nec�� . -. 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Q M IO1... Fl@EGf F1Ff1 tm 1. _ _ _... 2avWi .PRRvmu _ Momfu Wrs um.ees.�m (,lw�ree wwamrc __ R6p11ND NID SPS W MEP PLAN FOR hE I 311RA1 LAN09CPiE RAX 2 XOIES �. t Y IN TIE Ott Of IIXYM1 QM 1 wS®:�'ua °e' i °e "NOON OF COJWV. IMA F tl-Tl Ir +s :illi^l.� CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 715 W. Park Road as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00011) Background: After discussion with the owner, Donald Black, the Historic Preservation Commission has requested that the property at 715 West Park Road, the Dr. Alfred Byfield House, be designated as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of March 2017. The enclosed Site Inventory form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14, 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 715 W. Park Road. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 715 West Park Road was built in 1917 in the American Tudor Revival style with elements of the English Arts -and -Crafts Style. Its original owner, Dr. Albert Henry Byfield was the founding Department Chair of the Pediatrics Department in the University of Iowa College of Medicine. The home was designed by a professor with the State University of Iowa Department of Engineering, Stuart Hobbs Sims. The home is significant as a well-preserved example of the blending of Tudor Revival and English Arts -and -Crafts architecture, as well as part of the first wave of building in the Manville Heights neighborhood. Landmark designation for 715 W. Park Road, a property in a Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-213-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. This property is located within the Northwest Planning District, for which no specific district plan has been completed. However, IC2030: The Comprehensive Plan Update includes goals that broadly support the preservation of Iowa City's historic resources. One of the Comprehensive Plan's housing goals is to "preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods and the historic nature of older neighborhoods." The Comprehensive Plan also supports the implementation of Iowa City's Historic Preservation Plan. The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan contains 2 specific goals reiating to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning March 8, 2018 Page 2 for the property at 715 Park Road achieves this goal by seeking local landmark designation for a property that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Goal 10,: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability. The subject property is located within the Manville Heights neighborhood, which is discussed under this goal. The Historic Preservation Plan discusses the history of this neighborhood as an early streetcar and automobile suburb whose residents included University professors, University of Iowa Hospital physicians and employees, and local merchants and professionals. As part of the first wave of building in this neighborhood, historic landmark designation of this property would support the goal of preserving historic neighborhoods. In Staffs opinion, preservation of 715 Park Road would be a step toward the preservation of the Historic Manville Heights Neighborhood. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00011, an application to designate 715 West Park Road as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to RS-5 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RS- 5/OHP). Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3. Iowa Site Inventory Form Approved by: — Tracy Hightsho , Director Department of Neighborhood and Development Services o 0.01 0.02 0.94 Mdcs 715 W Park Road Prepared 8v:5ylvia Rochner t ,�• �; _ Ditc Prepared: Dccem6e�017 Flu .1 t Ile r'{ � R Y .T s 1 4 T - • � •-' r i! a �e pow ld ,X • Y � . Ask 715 West Park Road I Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in March 2017, the Dr. Albert Henry Byfield House was built in 1917 in a style that is an American Tudor Revival with elements of English Arts -and -Crafts. Dr. Byfield was the founding chair of the Pediatrics Department in the University of Iowa College of Medicine. This house was part of the first wave of building in the Manville Heights neighborhood developed by Bert Manville. In a practice that was not rare in Iowa City, an engineering professor with the State University of Iowa Department of Engineering, Stuart Hobbs Sims, was employed as the designer. With this property it appears possible to trace Sims's inspiration to a similar house in Biddenham, England, which appeared in a plan book in 1912 that Sims is believed to have consulted. The house is locally significant as a well-preserved, large-scale example of the blending of Tudor Revival and English Arts -and -Crafts architectural styles and for its association with prominent local citizens. Dr. Albert Henry Byfield House, 715 West Park Road; Front porch close-up looking southwest 3 Dr. Albert Henry Byfield House, 715 West Park Road; South facade, looking northwest Dr. Albert Henry Byfield House, 715 West Park Road; Rear half of south facade, garage, looking north Dr. Albert Henry Byfield House, 715 West Park Road; North fagade, garage wing, looking southeast Dr. Albert Henry Byfield House, 715 West Park Road; North fagade main house, looking southeast Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04880 ® New ❑ Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (January 28, 1997) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries National Register Status: (any that apply) ❑ Usted ❑ DeAsted ❑ NHL ❑ DOE Review & Compliance No. ❑ Nan -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Beifield-Albright House other names/site number 2. Location street & number 71S Park [toad city or town Iowa C( ❑ vicin court Legal Description: ura owns ip: ame Rang ,No. -Section uarter -of Manor (If Urban) Subdivision Manville Addition Block(s) 3_ Lot(s) see full legal description structure object I (Do not include buildings sites structures objects Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter wrA' if the property is not pan of a multlpks property eaarrhkhatio 7ws MsroricatrArchrieduref Dsta Bess Number i ��Ikli:.�7,`,��-7lII M'�i7T[.`,'Aii'i7�"yT�9<�. '**, �: . _. 1 � rT 51�:111Cf'liS�'T1I1.^'�.i.ILiLL"i'a'•_,i:-.��''7l"_;",. ,.,' 1 2� LL>. .._ -.a �w=; ❑_yf g- ry C...� 1 1 ul. 7�' _ � rr � ',. uN� �. �'r. Ai 7. Description Archribecturaln (Enter categories tram instructions) 111211fillabir (Enter categodes fan Instructions) foundationt Ym' _ r.. walls W =QQ. i roof 16CIAYTRE other Narrative Description (0 SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE MPLETED) neaDie Katlonal Kegmner yrRena (Mark Y in one or more Yes No More Research Recommended A Yes No More Research Recommended B Yes No More Research Recommended C Yes No More Research Recommended D Property is associated with significant events. Property Is associated with the lives of significant persons. Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. Property ylekls significant information in archaeology or history. Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building. object, or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A commemorative property. ❑ B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or aches significance within the past 50 ❑ C A birthplace or grave. years. O 0 A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Signfficartt Dates C onsbtn;7Wn date 02 ARCHITECTURE ca. 1917 OArerdares Significant Person (Complete it National Register Criterion 8 is marked above) Arch)tecttBuilder Ardxied Sues. Stuart Hobbs 10. ?I�Qraphlc Chits UTM References (OPTIONA4 1 2 Zara Easing ivorMmg Zane Easft Northing 3 4 nameitftle Marlys A. Svendsen organization Svendsen Tvl". Inc. for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commijission date i 1l201 street & number N3834 Devn Lake Road telephone 715J469-3300 city or town Samna staff EYI _-- zip code 54870 ADOMORK D E A (submit the fonowing same web the completed fora) 1. Afap shwAng the property's location xt a or township 2. Stte plan show. position of buildings andnd�s in the r m i nated area in relation to adiacent bllc road(s). 1Plrotbgrapha : representative blade and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society Is to be curator of the rlegahvas or odor slides, a photolcatalog sheet needs to be included with the negativesfslides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular Inventory site: RolUslide sheet # 52-048W01 than 52-049W17 Deft Taken 10&12/08 and 5/09 RoWslide sheet # Frame/slot # Data Taken RONslidesheet # Frarmstslot# Date Taken See continuation sheet or attached photo B aft catalog sheet for Rd of photo roll or slide entries. Photos7iflustr'ations without negatives are also in this site inventory fide FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOMMG AS WELL 1. Femateadd Dlatrfct (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built and contributing" noncontributing status) 2. Sam: a. A sketch of the framerbuss configuration fi the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the bam. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. a A sketch floor plan of the inter!" space arrangements along with the bam's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with evaluation o atlona/ Regisster �Ngfbilrty Yes U No U More Research Recommended © This is a locally designated property or part of a /ocallydea aated district Evaktated by (narnefte)- — Data. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs "State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site inventory Form Continuation Sheet Site Plumber 52-04880 Beifidd-Albrig)tt House Johnson Nmne of Progeany County in hors This 2-story single-family house was estimated to have been built in 1915 according to City Assessor records. Property transfer records show the property was transferred to A.H. Beifield (Byfield) in Jenne 1916. On December 16, 1916, the architect for the house, Stuart Hobbs Sims, was identified in a newspaper account. Contractor was listed as Joseph David Long who was associated with his father M.L. Long in the contracting and carpentry business. J.D. Long's name has been identified on millwork in the house with the date noted as "1917." City directory listings do not show that a building was occupied in 1920 but listings along Park Road may not been included at that time. The fast listing was in 1924 when the house was listed as occupied by A.H. Byfield (Beifield). According to research by the present owners, the house's designer was a UI engineering professor, Stuart Simms, who left Iowa City in ca. 1919. Other information corroborating a date for the house includes a newspaper account dated December 30, 1922, that notes that improvements had been made to the existing Beifield residence during 1922 by contractor C.M. Sulser suggesting that it was already completed sometime before then. An interpretation of these fircts suggests that a construction date of ca. 1917 for the house is appropriate. This 2-story house is an example of a blend of the Tumor Revival Style and Craftsman Style residential design& According to the current owners, the design for the huge completed by Stuart Hobbs Sims is based one in Biddenham, England designed in the i 890s by Charles Mallows, an English designer and landscape architect who designed in the late 19" and early 20o century Arts and Crafts design tradition espoused by Sir Edwin Landscer Lutyens (1869-1944) and the M.H. Baillie-Scott (1865-1945). The house was featured in a design book that presumably Sims used as a basis for the design. The Beifield-Albright House has a concrete foundation faced in red brick with brick laid in running bond an the lower level and stucco cladding on the upper level. A course of header brick forms a narrow belt course between levels and cast stone is used for window sills and for lintels on lower level windows. Wood half-timbering is used in the stucco foundation, balustrades, and gable end of the 2-level porch on the east facade. The house has an asymmetrical design with an intersecting gabled roof on the main black clad in clay tile. The front facade fisces north with the west half of the facade featuring a broad, moderate pitched front -gable that extends over the 1-story wing at the west end. On the south facade, the front -gable section does not have an extended slope. The roof has narrow eaves along the slopes and no eaves along the gabled eads. the 2-story porch has a gable end facing Lexington Avenue. The lower level has four narrow brick piers evenly spaced across the front, a closed balustrade clad in stucco with brick edges between the piers, screen infill panels, and a screen door facing south Enhance openings are at each end of a cross -through hallway with the primary onnance facing north beneath a low capper -roofed eyebrow door hood supported by tall, paired brackets on each side. Two small 9-light sash are to the right of the door hood and one 9-fight window to the left Fenestration includes a variety of sizes of fixed and casement style multi -fight sash. The window group to the left of the front entrance has four 18-light vertical sash with a similar group Banked by single 18-light sash to the right of the entrance. A pair of multi -light windows is further to tfe right beneath the extended gable roof slope. On the upper level, three 15-ligbt sash are grouped at the east end and four sh nilar sash are grouped at the west end. A group of three short 9-light sash, a single 9-light sash and a tall 15-light sash in the center section of the upper level. Windows on the south facade include similarly configured sash with groups of three and four iI3-light and 15-tight taking advantage of the south orientation. The west end has a 1-swry wing connecting the main house to the attached garage. The L-shaped wing has a very low-pitched hipped or nearly flat roof along the south sick with the balance of the wing (north half) tucked beneath the extended gable slope of the main block. The walls of the 1-story wing have wood paneled balustrades with f dl-height 616 double -hung windows felling the upper sections of the walls. At the west end of the wing, a side -gabled twin -bay garage is ached. It has exposed rafter tails, beveled siding and replacement overhead doors with woad and glass panels. Alterations: 1998 garage addition. 8. Statement of Sieaificance This is a well-preserved example of a blending of Tudor Revival Style and Craftsman Style elements in the tradition of late 19a and early 20 century English Arts and Crafts residences. It was built during the first wave of home building in the Manville Heights Neighborhood that preceded World War I and the construction of the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and General Hospital on the west side of the Iowa River between 1919 and 1929. Because the building retains its original design and form, it qualifies for the National Register individually under Criteria C. This house was likely constructed in 1916-1917 based on information contained in property transfer records, newspaper accounts, city directories, and information provided by the present owner. Newspaper accounts identify construction of a modem home of 12 rooms to be "thoroughly modem" for Dr. A.H. Beifield in 1916. It would be one of the larger residences built during 1916. The 12-room house was to be built for $12,000 and was described in newspaper reports as "English style of architecture." The first floor brick finish was described as "matted brick," the roof as "German tile," and the interior as "old Colonial style." Interior finishes included white enamel woodwork, quarter -oak floors, and four fire places. (Iowa City Daily Press, IM 3i1916, p. 2) The address for this house was first listed in city directories in 1924 with A.H. Byfield (Beifield) as the owner. Beifield was a physician and professor of pediatrics at the UI Medical School at the time and had likely been residing here since shortly after the new State University of Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Site Number 52-0488a Page 2 Bei Alb�jBht xonse Joh of Property County in Iowa Iowa Children's Hospital was completed in 1919. According to research completed by current owner, Donald W. Black, the house was designed by Stuart Hobbs Sims who was employed by the UI engineering deparmuent at ffie time. Sims' design was based on an Arts and Crafts design of English designer and landscape architect Charles Edward Mallows (1864 1415). A biographical note @am Iarrhes S. Curtis A Dictionary olArchUecnrre mad Lmadscape Architectxre (2000) describes Mallows as an "English Arts and -Crafts architect practicing from t 892 in tledforvi A gifted draughtsman, he produced many architectural perspectives, and in 1898 he took George H. Grocock (fl. 1892-1904} into partnership. His fine� work was for houses and gardens, including Three Gables, King's Corner, and White Cottage, afl at Biddenhautu Bedford (1894 t900} and Tirley Garth Tagwrley, Ches. (1907)." (available online at: http:%www.encyclopedia coraida/1O1-MallawsChartesEdward htnl; accessed 12t29/2049}, Little else is known about Sims' career. He was born in Montana and left the UI engineering department in 1921 for a position at Oregoo State University. The practice of using UI engineering Nulty to design buildings, bridges, dams, water systems, etc. appears to have been a common one. For example, two engineers who laid out the Chautauqua Heights Addition adjacent to the Manville Addition were UI engineering faculty. By1926, the address was lisped in city directories with George and Anna (Close) Albright as occupants. George Albright was a physician in private practice, who specialized in the treatment of the eye, ear and nose problems. Two Albright children resided at home for a time as adults. Edwin Albright was a student at UI in the early 1930s and Harriet Albright was a student during World War IL She continued to reside there after the war and when her father died in the late 1950s, she stayed on with bar widowed mother. By 1964, city directories show the house occupied by Robert and Jane Anderson. Robert was the manager of the Congress Inn and Pancake House located along U.S. Highway b. By 1971, Robert was affiliated with Anderson Distributing headquartered in Marshalltown. In 1974 the house passed to Jaynes C. Noel Brown and his wife Monics. James was a physician in private practice in Iowa City. 9, Major Bibliographic Referien Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. Sanborn maps, 1933, and 1933, updated to 1970. Iowa City city directories, various, ca. 1915 through 1970. Curl, James S. A Dictionary ofArcJaitectura and LmdwWe Architecnow (2000); available online at: http:fiwww.encyclopedia, con/doe1101-MallowsCbariesEdward.htw., accessed 12129t2oo9, Interviews, various by email with Donald Black, owner, 715 Park Road, September and December, 2004. r ®0* CITY ®1= 1©WA CITY `Ax lltW 1s Iam" MEMORANDUM • i Date: March 8, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 1029 North Dodge Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00010) Background: In 2015 the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, began a study of Historic Properties that had been identified as possibly eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were not yet protected by zoning designations. The house at 1029 North Dodge Street was identified as one of these key historic properties. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. The house sits on a roughly quarter acre lot at the corner of North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road. It was constructed in 1893 by the Parrott family and is a Queen Anne -style house with evidence of a transitional Colonial Revival Style. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14, 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 1029 North Dodge Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 1029 North Dodge Street as an.lowa City Historic Landmark. The house exhibits a high level of historic integrity. Landmark designation for 1029 North Dodge Street, a property in a Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-2B-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. There are two specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that appear to apply to this proposal: 1). the North District Plan and 2). the Historic Preservation Plan. The North District Plan identifies the housing goal of retaining the predominantly single-family residential character of existing neighborhoods. The Prairie du Chien and Dodge Street intersection has been rebuilt as discussed in the North District Plan (page 115). The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan contains 2 specific goals relating to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning for the property at 1029 North Dodge Street is a direct result of the Historic Preservation Commission working toward Goal 1. March 8, 2018 Page 2 Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability. Located in the Tank Town neighborhood of the eastern -most portion of the North Planning District, this property marks the edge of the historic residential neighborhood centered around the municipal water town that was located at 900 North Dodge in the early 1900s and North School located at 928 North Dodge. With the historic Hilltop Tavern building across Dodge Street the house is a significant landmark at the entry to the neighborhood. The landmark designation sought by the Historic Preservation Commission conforms with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan — to work proactively to preserve historic neighborhoods and properties and the organic development of neighborhoods in the community. In staff's opinion, preservation of 1029 North Dodge Street would not be in conflict with plans for redevelopment in the area but would actively preserve this historic entry to the neighborhood. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00010, an application to designate 1029 North Dodge Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to RS-8 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP). Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3. Iowa Site Inventory Form Approved byyt,�t Tracy Hightshbe, Director Department of Neighborhood and Development Services vN s D 0.005 0.01 02 Miles of are lodge riily 1029 North Dodge Street ■ Or, % r f ,I r 490' Prepared Bv:Svlvia Bochncr ■ Date Prepared: December 2 U17 Parrott House 1029 North Dodge 1029 North Dodge, built in 1893, is a home exhibiting a transition from Queen Anne to the Colonial Revival style. The overall height and proportion of the house, use of ocular windows, and spindle details are elements of the Queen Anne. The side -gabled roof with a front gambrel and side porch are elements of a Victorian transitional style. The pedimented entry porch and arched brick openings with stone details are hallmarks of the Colonial Revival. The heavily corniced dormer window above the front porch and the large Palladian window in the adjacent gable are further elements of Colonial Revival style. The porch gable end is filled with decorative woodwork in a vining pattern, and more decorative woodwork accents an exterior wall space above the porch gable. Windows are spaced asymmetrically throughout, and while a few windows have been replaced or filled with brick, the openings have not been changed. The history of the house comes mostly from family oral tradition. Kenny Parrott, grandson of Charles and Magdalene Parrott, states that the house was constructed the same year as St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, which was 1893. The original owner, Shay, was unable to complete construction of the house and Parrott negotiated to trade his house on Kimball for 1029 North Dodge. From then until the mid-1960s, the house was owned by the Parrott family. A descendant, Charles F. "Polly" Parrott II, who moved into the house in the mid-1940s, after a series of tenants, was a superintendent of Oakland Cemetery from 1947 to 1964. The house is significant for its architectural character as a transition from Victorian styles to the Colonial Revival. Los—slowNow Site Inventory Form Stab* Inventory No. 5244145 ® New ❑ Supplemental State Hiatorkal Society of iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (damnary 25.19M Relationship, ❑ Contributing ❑ PkmoopiributFng ❑ Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries National Register Status: tarry that apply) ❑ Listed ❑ Delisted ❑ NHL ❑ WE Review 6 Compliance No. 0 0 n 29 0 5 ❑ Not-Etdant (enter year) 1. Kanw or Property historic name Charles and Maadakno Parrott House other namestsite number =7 -: IT='Ar City or town ❑ vicinity, cou t Johaamh Legal Description: (If Rursl) ownship: Name Nor. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter East toms 79 6 3 ag (If Urban) Subdivision Block(s) Lot(s) 43 I Mere of related project report or nwidpie property study (Enter wa• if the property is not ps d a rmiapk properveha ah" im). TRIP WatahcaVArchbchwOCob BanMEOW lowsGtitvNerthDadaP+ : kmmsiveLcodtGstaricaland Ambi0 drasl Survey and &valhhaian 52-035 6. or use Hkftft Fun ns (Ender oalagwiss from hmuctions) Current Functions (Enter categories from Instructions) ouwt nomeakheskicace ol,wt other Narrathfe Deseription (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) ipliCabM National RegtMr arrtena (MWk "r in one or mere boxes tar emeaa nnat may quarry uro propmrq horn naaawr rugs GWFW Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. Yes J@ No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with do fives, of signifimrd persons. Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Reoommended C Property has distinctive amdhitectural characteristics. Yes 0 No 0 More Research Recommended 0 Property yields significant information In archaeology or history. Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a relgiats institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for relgious purposes. O❑ F A commem estive property. B Removed from Its original location. G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past SO C A birthplarat or grave. years. ❑ 0 A cemetery Areas of Significance (EMar cater from autruWrons) Significant Dates Conseuctlon dab 02 ARCH[TF.GMTM c IM oitw deans Significant Person (CWWW s National Reguter Criterion B N marked abaft) SEE Zoos Essang AWWO 3 MM 4 Arch)tectfOulhier ArdrNot ,„IlFaiti=7 Yaw Eubw organ=17n TallaziniffmoransLCrot street & number 2113 S, Riverside Drive WOPWM (319) 35"M My or twin kiwa CftX state lam zip AM.•W ,'0'A7X'l�-�.... f•7 FOR ALL PROPEIMES 2. b= the nook �- 0,3inventory • a D„..• • . a.: I UDE• • c. AS WELL i.. structures and Wildings,or estim" yew bullk and contrRiubrig. ,,,.bugng sr AW*chafthe*wnWmcwtgwsdwingwkmofdnyMnga"colmkWiebmtorthebom b. A photoomph of the frame t. :i. L IS .... MIS JS a I Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet Charles and Magdalene Parrott House Johnson Name of Property County in Iowa 7. Narrative Description Site Number 52-04145 The Parrott House exhibits many fine architectural elements. It is a one -and -are -half story building, irregular in plan, with a (mainly) cross -gabled roof. The asymmetrical front facade, which cannot be seer) clearly because of mature trees, is visually balanced between a gambrel -roofed wing on the left and a two -bay, are -story open porch on the right, above which a small window dormer is cut into the roof of the house proper. The upper story of the front left wing is almost entirely filled with a large Palladian window above which is perched a row of three smaller windows. The porch gable end is filled with decorative woodwork in a vining pattern, and more decorative woodwork accents an exterior wall space above the porch gable. Windows are spaced asymmetrically throughout, and while a few windows have been replaced or filled with brick, the openings have not been changed. The east facade exemplifies window treatment, where the major openings have stone sills and decorative lintels or hood moldings achieved by brick patterning and faux keystones integrated into the brick of the exterior walls. An oculus window, also accented with a brick and faux -keystone surround, is located near the peak of the east gable end. The assessor's record states that exterior walls are of solid brick construction, but field inspection indicates they may actually be brick veneer. A stone watertable bands the house just above a rough -cut stone foundation with a full basement. A wood do& has been added to the west side of the house. While the house is not without alterations, they are comparatively minor and do not compromise its historic architectural integrity. 8. Statement of Significance The Parrott House is significant under National Register Criterion C as an excellent example of the Queen Anne style in Iowa City. in 1947, Edwin Ellis singled out this house for its pristine condition and Queen Anne styling, and its historic architechual integrity remains very good. The history of the Parrott House comes mostly from family oral tradition. Kenny Parrott, grandson of Charles and Magdalene Parrott, states that the here was constructed the same year as St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, which was 1993. The original owner(s), identified only by the last name of Shay (or Shea), reportedly ran out of money while the house was under costruction, and Parrott negotiated to trade his house on Kimball St for this residence. He lived here until his death in 1910, and his wife Magdalene continued to live here until about 1930, although city dirwories list a number of (unrelated?) occupants between 1911 and 1915. After Mrs. Parrott left (or died), their son, Charles F., rented the house for several years. John and Ruth Swatter (see Swaner Farms Dairy, 1107-1109 No. Dodge) rented it for a brief time in the early I930s, followed by several other tenants until the mid-1940s, when Charles F. moved into the house. Charles F. is remembered for his long-time public service as superintendent of Oakland Cemetery from 1947 until his retirement in 1964. 9. Maior Biblioaraphical References Field inspection December 29, 1999 and March 6, 2000. Iowa City Assessor records. Iowa City city directories, I911-1956. Ellis, Edwin Chas. "Certain Stylistic Trends in Architecture in Iowa City." University of Iowa: M.A. Thesis, 1947 (p. 291). Parrott, Kenny. Interview with Linda St. Claire, March 2000. "Parrott Gave Cemetery Job `Extra Touch."' Iowa City Press -Citizen, 1 I January 1964. See accompanying project report. r r i p CITY OF IOWA CITY � MEM0RANDUM Date: March 8, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 504 E. Bloomington Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00012) Background: In 2015 the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, began a study of Historic Properties that had been identified as possibly eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were not yet protected by zoning designations. The house at 504 East Bloomington Street was identified as one of these key historic properties. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. The two-story brick Italianate style house was built in 1880 by George and Helen Hummer, prominent Iowa City residents connected to George Hummer Mercantile Co. and the building committee for the public library. George Hummer also owned and expanded the size of Union Bakery at 203 North Linn Street in 1893, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a local landmark. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14, 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 504 East Bloomington Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 504 East Bloomington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. The building is significant as a well-preserved example of italianate architecture and for its association with locally prominent citizens. Landmark designation for 504 East Bloomington Street, a property in a Commercial Office (CO- 1) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-26-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. There are two specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that appear to apply to this proposal: 1). the Central District Plan and 2). the Historic Preservation Plan. The subject property is located within Subarea A of the Central District. The Central District Plan discusses challenges this area faces in terms of balancing the needs of different housing types and residents, including many student rentals. The plan encourages the provision of incentives to maintain, improve, and reinvest in older housing stock in the area, which can include incentives tied to historic preservation (Central District Plan pg 14). As a mixed -use building with office and residential, the designation of 504 East Bloomington Street as a historic landmark would contribute to this goal, along with the broader Comprehensive Plan goal of preserving historic resources and reinvesting in older neighborhoods (Central District Plan pg 2). March 8, 2018 Page 2 Neighborhoods that are closest to the University and other large employers such as Mercy hospital benefit from a mixture of housing types including historic resources where a diversity of people can live and work or go to school in the vicinity. The Central District Plan also more broadly supports the goals of the Historic Preservation Plan, which contains 2 specific goals relating to this proposal. Goal 1: identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning for the property at 504 East Bloomington Street is a direct result of the Historic Preservation Commission working toward Goal 1. Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modem needs, and economic health and stability. The Historic Preservation Plan discusses this general area as part of the discussion of the Gilbert -Linn Street neighborhood. For this neighborhood, Objective 4 of this Goal specifically supports efforts to preserve historic neighborhoods adjacent to the University Campus as the Campus or other large entities expand, including avoiding negative impacts on individual historic resources. Local Landmark designation for 504 East Bloomington Street promotes this objective by identifying this historic property as an area that is not appropriate for redevelopment. The landmark designation sought by the Historic Preservation Commission conforms with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan — providing incentives to maintain and reinvest in older housing, preserving historic neighborhoods and identifying historic resources that are not currently protected by landmark designation. In staffs opinion, preservation of 504 East Bloomington Street would not be in conflict with plans for redevelopment in the area but would actively promote a diversity of housing stock and the preservation of historic resources. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00012, an application to designate 504 East Bloomington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Commercial Office (CO-1) to CO-1 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (CO-1/OHP). Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3, Iowa Site Inventory Form Approved by Tracy High hoe, Director Department of Neighborhood and Development Services A CITY OF IOWA CITY 14 mil• � w� . I � 41 Ar m r �Z71' . BLOOMINGTON r An application submitted by the City of Iowa City for rezoning of 8,800 square feet of property located at 504 E. Bloomington Street from zone to CO-1 Historic Commercial Office (CO-1) Apo r� I ° c - Landmark (CO-1/OHD). George and Helen Hummer House 504 East Bloomington Built by 1880, 504 East Bloomington is a two-story brick gable -front Italianate house with a low-pitched cross gable roof. The three -bay front has segmental arched windows with a double door entrance at the right side. Two etched -glass doors are topped by a flat fanlight. A small hipped roof porch extends over the entrance. It has a segmental arched cornice with small brackets above each of the slender square columns. Originally the porch wrapped around the front and east side of the ell. In 1906, the porch also wrapped around the west side of the front facade. The west wing consists of a partially canted bay with decorative scrollwork and corner pendants defining the cornice line. The west wing also includes decorative dogtooth brickwork on the outer edges. The windows are 2-over-2 double hung except for the first -floor windows on the front facade, which are 2-over-4 double hung. The segmental arched window headings consist of two courses of projecting rowlock bricks. Two sets of bay windows are located along the east wall. The front porch wrapped around both sides of the front wing into the 1930s when it was reduced to three separate porticos. Mary Helen Hummer originally acquired four lots in the 500 block of East Bloomington in 1872, sold them a short time later, and reacquired them in 1879. This house was built a short time later by Helen and her husband, George Hummer. George Hummer was the president of George Hummer Mercantile Co., which was originally located along South Gilbert Street and relocated to 227-231 East Washington Street. The company carried a full line of food products and grocer's sundries. By 1900 the company had extended into other parts of Iowa. George Hummer served on the building committee for the public library, completed in 1904. 504 East Bloomington is significant as a well-preserved example of Italianate architecture and for its association with locally prominent citizens. 9.. Y l� '+ .: '3 too s. E� � s Site Inventory Form State tnvuntory Pto:52fi3213 0 New LI Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (January18, 11107) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Contributes to a potential district w'th yet unknown boundaries National Register Status: (any that apply) ❑ Listed ❑ DeAsted ❑ N.4L ❑ DOE Review & Comppanoe rNo. ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) amp roparty historic name r o_.„ amend eieti n ti�rm� r Hnrirz other names/site number Location street & number EW Atcamiprton street sky or town Iowa city ❑ vicinity, c:ounty Jointemt Legal `description: (If Rural) Township: Name No, Range No. Section Quarter of Qurrter Subdivision f Property (ChPcz only one boil) Number of Resources within Property (Do not inetudo previously lie" msourrvl) building(s) Contributing Noncontributing district i Cr buildings site sites structure structures objects object ] o Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Erner-NIA• ilft property is not peat of a mulaple props rty examination). r , NsfkAW7rohA1aM al Data Beau Number Iow'i City Qd fhal LM-N t 11- �+�a II Study _ 53-032 6. Function or use Historic Functions (Enter categorlea from Instruction) Current Functions (Emcr cetzgones from ins.m Gus) OIACI D:)MES tr-. sW a d-ollinp.1, r donee 01B DOMhS Wnwluolg• d elliMl--..... Mn r AU VICiOR1ATiflta MWe 2 CONhj RCE/�ADEbrorr•ionslnaw anicc :iaterials (Entin caegoriesfrom krotruaBons) foundation ua wad walls n3 HRIC'K roof a_%fit r other Narrative Description (0 SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) p "cable ationa egister Criteria (r.,ark `s' In one or Mora Yes No ❑ More Research Recommended A Yes ❑ No L7 More Research Recommended B Yes ❑;,4o ❑swore Research Recommended C Yes ® No ❑ more Research Recommended D :ca for crri.Nio that mey qualify the property for National xegmrer reungl Property is associated vAth significant events. Property is associated with the lives of significant parsons. Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. Propety yields significant information in archaeology or history. Criteria Considerations ❑ A O;;,nad by a religious Institution or used 0 E A recoi structad building, objact, or structure. for religious purposes. F A commemorative property*. B Removed from Its oriiginel location. G LcLs then 50 yeas of age or schievad significance vdihin tha psst 50 C A birthplace or grave. Sears. D A cemetery Areas of Significance (sni�,rr categeriae from in�tructior;) Significant Dales 02 ARGFIITECI[ Consrrocdendata Omer dares Significant Person (Ccmgeta If Nalbral R*Witter Crh Nion 8Is marked Giese Ujwi rer eneei ier cHnom of me bmim. Architect/Builder Amtii.Gct ml�rrwn U___ _ Gui:d^r WHICH arrq .uSr LrlY rca+r[ncas {rv: 'F lryJyt.LJ.- ... +ApB �nsr`.� �_..�......._ Atorl.?nit Wt��e >•n�rng tVf�r �f ❑ Sa: cont uatlon sheet for additional UTM rererences or eommants organization SvairdeenTvler Inc. data &98 street & number N3834 DeW Lake ftogd telephone 715/489-330o _ CRY or town Baines T— state W1.--_—.. zip Cade 54970 _ AD-DIIC NAL DOCUMENTATION (subrretthe foliomnq items with the completed form) 'i. M.F showing the property's location in a to%Wcity or tovtnship 2. Slta plan showing position of buildings and structures in the nomin--tad area in relation to adjacent public road(s). 3. Photographs, representative black and white photos If the ph .oe, are taker. its part of a survay for which the Society is to be curatcr of the negatives or color slides, a photolcatalog sheet nectis to be inclodad with the n_gativas/elides and the togowing needs to bs proWod below on this particular inventory site. Roll/slide sheet # 9610 Frama/slot # 17 Date Taken 3I23/% Roll/slide sheet # Fre:ria/siot # Date Taken Roll/slide shuat # Framelslot # Dato Taken ❑ See continuation sheaf or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for fist of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photosfillustrations without neggctivas are also in this site inventory file FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS VIELL `i, FarmsNad d Distrkt (Liai of structures and buildings, knovm or estimated y.,w built, and contributing or non-contributing stators) 2. Barm a. A sketch of tho frameitruss configuration in the foam of drewing a typical middle bani of the bam. b. A ph,. ograph o1 the lo:i showing the frame configuration along one side. ('7 7ttlsa 1� �`d)r r/asigrlatep propeRy br pari of �lncelly di�sklrtnGvd rYlsMriu`I. wediWtBd 03 41f►+el77tle1: Data: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site Inventory Form Continuation Sheet George and Helen Hummer House Johnson Name of Property County In Iowa 7. Narrative Description Site dumber 52-03213 This 2-story single-family brick dwelling was built in 1880 according to City Assessor records. Sanborn maps confirm that it was built prior to 1892. It is an example of an Italianate Gable -Front form with a low pitched intersecting gable roof The three -bay front has segmental arched windows with a doable door entrance at the right side. Two etched glass doors are topped by a flat fanlight. A small hipped roof porch extends over the entrance. It has a segmental arched cornice with small brackets above each of the slender square columns. The porch deck is at grade and there is no balustrade. A similarly finished porch is tucked in the east ell. A square light fanlight tops the entrance from this porch. Configuration of the porches has changed through the years with the earliest 1892 Sanborn map showing a wraparound porch extending along the front and east ell. The 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933 and 1970 Sanborn maps show the porch continuing around the west side but by 1985 the current porch configuration was in place The west wing consists of a three -sided or canted bay on the lower level and a rectilinear upper level. Decorative scrollwork and comer pendants define the bases of the corners of the west wing's upper level. Fenestration includes tall 2/2 double -hung sash placed singularly and in groups. The two windows to the left of the entrance extend to the floor in a 2/4 configuration. The segmental arched window headings consist of two courses of projecting rowlock bricks. Two sets of bay windows are located along the east wall. The house is set on a low stone foundation with walls of reddish brown brick. Decorative brickwork includes a dogtooth section on the outer edges of the west wing, lower level in addition to the window arches. The house had a major remodeling in 1946 when it was converted to four apartments. Work included construction of the 2-story rear addition. 8 Statement of Significance The Hummer House is a well-preserved example of the Gable -Front form of the Italianate Style. The modification of the front wrap around porch is regrettable but the integrity of the balance of the houses is sufficient to retain its eligibility for the National Register under Criterion C. Mary Helen Hummer originally acquired Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the 500 block of East Bloomington Street in 1972 , sold them a short time later, and reacquired them in 1879. This house was built by Helen and her husband George Hummer a short time later. It served as the familial headquarters for the Hummer family with several other family members residing in houses in the 500 block of Bloomington during the late l9's and early 200' century. George Hummer was the president of George Hummer Mercantile Co„ a wholesale mercantile supplier incorporated in 1884, Originally located along South Gilbert Street, the company eventually located its office and warehouse at 227-231 East Washington Street. The company carried a full line of food products and grocer's sundries. By J9oo the company had spread their territory into other parts of the state connected to Iowa City by rail. Other officers in the company included F. S. McGee, vice president and F.N. Sueppel, secretary and treasurer. 9 Maior Bibliographic References Iowa City, Historical, Descriptive and Commercial Review, Iowa City, Iowa. ca. 1900. Iowa City city directories. Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office. Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. #52-010-060, Goosetown Neighborhood Survey, 1985. #52-010-060, North Side Neighborhood Preservation Study, 1977, Sanborn maps, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970, CITY OF I®WA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 8, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 213 East Market Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00009) Background: In 2015 the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, began a study of Historic Properties that had been identified as possibly eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were not yet protected by zoning designations. The house at 213 East Market Street was identified as one of these key historic properties. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. The house was built in 1870 by prominent brewer Anton Geiger near his brewery, located at Linn and Market Street, which is listed on the National Register and protected by local landmark zoning designation. The house was built in a similar Italianate style to the brewery. In 1945, Geiger's descendants sold the building to the Wesley Foundation; who still owns the property today. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14. 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 213 East Market Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 213 East Market Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. The building is significant for its architecture and historic integrity and because of its connection to Iowa City history and prominent citizens. Landmark designation for 213 East Market Street, a property in a Central Business Support (CB-5) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-213-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council, The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. There are two specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that appear to apply to this proposal: 1). the Central District Plan and 2). the Historic Preservation Plan. The subject property is located within the Northside Marketplace, which is a part of the Central District. One of the Central District Plan's goals is to "preserve and promote the unique aspects of the Northside Marketplace" by "protect[ing] historic buildings as an integral part of the Northside Marketplace" (Central District Plan, page 57). The plan specifically mentions 213 East Market Street as a building within the Northside Marketplace that has historic and architectural significance that contributes to the historic character of the area. March 8, 2018 Page 2 The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan contains 2 specific goals relating to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning for the property at 213 East Market Street is a direct result of the Historic Preservation Commission working toward Goal 1. Goal 10. Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability. This goal includes discussions of historic areas and neighborhoods in Iowa City, including Historic and Conservation districts. Goal 10 includes an objective that is relevant to the property. Objective 6: Incorporate historic preservation efforts in planning for the Northside Marketplace retail district (intersecting block at Market, Linn, Gilbert and Bloomington streets). This objective encourages emphasizing the significance of the brewery industry in the neighborhood's history. Designating 213 East Market Street as a Historic Landmark would contribute to this objective. The landmark designation sought by the Historic Preservation Commission conforms with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan — protecting the historic character of the Northside Marketp!ace and emphasizing the historic significance of the 19'h century brewery industry in this area. In staff's opinion, preservation of 213 East Market Street would not be in conflict with plans for redevelopment in the area. There are other existing historic properties that have been preserved in this neighborhood including the Union Brewery and Union Bakery both on the Linn Street and Market Street corner. In staffs opinion it also clearly meets the goal of preserving and promoting the unique aspects of the Northside Marketplace of the Central District plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00009, an application to designate 213 East Market Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Central Business Support (CB-5) to CB-5 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (CB-5/OHP). Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3. Iowa Site Inventory Form Approved by: Tracy Hightsh", Dire or Department of Neighborhood and Development Services u 7-1 _ . j�piyysy � ► p An application submitted by the City of Iowa City for rezoning of 3,400 square feet of property located at 213 E. Market Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) zone to CB-5 Historic Landmark (CB-5/0HD). CITY OF IOWA CITY r '; I rm— WIr 7 MARKET 213 East Market Street 213 East Market Street is a two-story brick home constructed in 1870. This front -gabled ell -shaped Italianate house features paired scrolled brackets with dentils in the frieze band. Single punched two -over -two double -hung windows have segmental stone arched lintels and stone sills. The first -floor windows extend to the floor. An oculus window with stone surround is centered in the gable end. This detail is more rare than the other details. The entrance is offset and aligned with the window rhythm. Sharing the same lintel detail, the entrance includes paired doors with a transom above. Glazing in the doors, instead of in sidelights, was common in the Italianate style. A bay window is located on the east side. The house originally had a porch across the front and wrapping around the west corner to the side -gable bay. The porch also existed as early as 1883 and was removed sometime after 1930. The one-story addition on the southeast corner was added between 1912 and 1920. The house was built by Anton Geiger in 1870 near his brewery on the corner of Linn and Market streets. The brewery, known as Hotz and Geiger, or Union Brewery, is Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The brewery, built first, has similar Italianate brackets and frieze details and segmental arched windows. Hotz and Geiger was one of three large breweries in Iowa City in the 1870s. Anton's wife was Clara (Hotz) Geiger, daughter of Simeon Hotz and Barbara (Becker Williams) Hotz. Anton Geiger died in 1876. His descendants sold 213 E. Market to the Wesley Foundation in 1945. 213 E. Market is significant for its architecture and its association with Iowa City's late 19th-century brewing industry and prominent local citizens. Anton Geiger House 213 East Market Street �r la-1--ra Site 1.31ver-liwy cl)' lows M'310 Identif Icartion 4, SNe Name_ ,l. 1.3 4. ind Locabasi— C';' Sito Number 36-1942 Mstllct Nam T'j _.t� �-r' , W Mat) --County r Aga. wim 1; :.od'in �.F �' Gq . yy.'.. 4 . .'. .' (ZO a. LS mAnistry residence FTOqLAt____S�T!i_l D_�wzlptio,, , 1370 &'edin'; indvstriM 2religious rj (livldplc-fami�y nducaJon,71 aFOAw.ml L-_j cornmerd'I n O: ,4,m IW11_n 0 cUplxwd F3 ston;: ff) tific% Olt= Uj 12. 9a..w4l Ejwrt.l irama Atli lnicfIOZiJPU OWMil 479r * VJt mx,'wrs Oillaza fraiviO lllcg.qMilov. 14. Hol4m an alte atip as, (*Ith &I'Qj and airhftett, hI.krwvn) mi .my Oher. Potlb!o fe"Urcs of W, Win,, vrdsite: 15. PtLiier,'Oulbu;'.'inpam!Piopa.-iy, LlbArn Elcn,ei"el!01s2 0��'aff4 UPTPII U 0111�T 16. h tht building cpd;wit""T S no D yci;-4 s0, Fjor�nland Cjwvrdhme 19, Filoto 99, 5 ZO1CiMT'1i:CMCe findicate saurccs of °nforrnntion for all statements) 2n. ArdtkedvraldgnlRrance o. G:ay ctrvdu:uindividuarly may qualify for the National Se¢tstcr [j .b. Cer�[dbusint: aftuMt:te j1 C. � {oS ¢-t4gftlleAnttuSion Italianatc, s+All round wirtuow in fror+t gable peak, winuras with segmental stone arches, cornice with Italianate paired brackets and dentin molding, front entrance has rope turned wood trim around the door, stone foundation tapped by dressed stone water table (NSNPS) See photo, continuation sbeet for 130 North Dubuque for view of early front porch. See continuation sheet. 0% . 21. Hi,luaicaiitg.riKar+,., Italianate it a. 1qr m y yutaiiv ."ot the tv = ar'!ai FJsker Vi'1)• conirtbutin�;Imcter4 [j .. Rani cligiblelintruai<>.i Anton Geiger, born in Germany, built this house in 1870 (Weber says 1857) with ten rooms and two baths, and decorated 13' ceilings. In 1880 an iron fence, porch and front concrete step with the letters "GEIGER" were added. Geiger, with his father- in-law S. Hotz, built the Union Brewery to the east (see 121-131 North Linn). Bertha Geiger lived in the house as late as 1940, and the z'«e Methodist Student Foundation received the property in 1945, and continues to use it todate. 2'- Coocces lior 7rlr.^..-/ and secondzry sau rues, gf,,e cemplem r cts of puSlkati4+n: autf:nr, dtie, p1acP of publlcatlon, date, etc.: Ulebe.ry II, pp. 95-7 Keyes, pp. 74-5. Address �... _..._�... #0i,pnone For ision ot, Historic Preservation L ay 011-V 1. Office Information Sourcr:s on ibis 54r"r-etiy 0 County Resource Me L] Windshleid $unvy U, NWIlana'i Kv3irst.�r 17 Determination oi Ellgthiliry 2. Srhjee: Trzees a. t.J Review and CampElwn.c Project.: Q OAhe, !� Gzher Other '.. Photc�lr:rage5 S `'_t.1'f^--/07 SC}I�4 g.rn , f rlVD1'l:rG'ry Site Number 36-,1942 tbirfs,7ia -4 Historir f'r sfrr aaG,n lnva;dFqwte Histr":Cat c}tpartm€nt' 26 f. Afar Ter St., tea d t'ny, 7pwe5a0Cti 171�'i lJ@'llC3il tiStt'l.�' 6'1 Iieln r�ttlxli+r�r(s+ 7i5E Y.OZA-S.IINT arCrOZY AND "tHE I. F.IGY-n-4V LSt.Ey FOUHD,171ON }'Ous3 Two Lifck hul:4vs of the Augln-Italian st;;i., wIrMi 13 e gable ene's iat:ing Sre :l'ti' fCCtOiy' Or t}73 Sa;n2 Wenceslaus Catholic Church (Illustrttion 521 unt{ the haadip;tartcrs For the \1'e lcv Faun - or thv +'dt:,t Methodist Church (Iliosir, is:� 5;}), ,� new-spaper article indicates titm lion rrvto"i as -u'slt as a i,rivute tiwolling in 11t82 by jci ernL -KC -1, It tti2s purtbased by thrs parish in 18A The i-Ye ley Foundation hu lding was erected ifi 1870 by Antrn Ceiocr, actord4ig to county revmr-.Is. The rectory is zhe more elaborate of the i'ttlC huildhigs „rd includes mora chiracterisdcv tlrh w,> kal'ieo in rharactrn !is pmietting -in- d,,w caps with incised drsi8,ns contrast to iho plain segmental-archtA headings at NVes'ry Ilouse. The rectory eatrancc f, atures a hooded ov-rdror s�ijipartvrl on eithar side by a eery iaige dreoruive bracket an>9 Seas a Inv' iaty iron railing rrc: tin,; i'`c -€oof. Thy heeding, over -'he t.=;vnsom is similar to 'those above the windows. The doer izae` is rot cr;itcrrd is i%i opening hui is plus d to thx IeFt with a single vertirzl li,Ni al;awe a jilain .rood panel filling ti:e space at "she right. '_i'he entrance at WtNl,ry Flouso is reca%setd Siut oti;erwise is treated identi+-aiiy to the windows. r Fach house has a small window in the gable area. That on "Sc rectory iK a Cuir}£mation o a t efail and a trisnFie, and that on Wesley I aa4e round with a plain lu;%&ig t°ncirr'ing it. The cotrice of sl%eslry llcusc is unnewh,at mn:e 4Iahuratn ih, n thai the rectors. "0 foriner uses scrolled roulAed brackets wi'h dea- ths as ii,, frizz- w!Wf.- the latter has cciui,lt�i trirmgulw shaprrl bract: eta which have no openings placed ng;%iust a file=-- of vertical panel- iug. The retlory heA orni.2 t'etum.; whereas Wesley douse dtx!s not. Ruch hawses hav_ additions to Zh: .main ?rc,ck cf tite Lotwf, n;IaS on tfi-e rectory are two story rectangtilar bays cn eithac side while Wesley Housc h2=, A one-s:orV st'mipolvronal !,ay on t'" lest sire £nd a Ha- :^.iry rertangidar hay on "it, right. Both nooses also have shallow as11,la7 tlnmtiations wish 3 broad proieeting watt• trhle of d,-rssed F ook ltltutretion 53 The Geipscr-N-wikY Fauodoticn Howe 213 East hlu6t Shert Keyes, pp. 74-75. IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM EVALUATION SHEET ADDRESS: 213 East Market Iowa Cky, IA REVIEWED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS: Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839-c.1946 SURVEY ID ,i 52 ... 010-D179 APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A B C _ _ NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL YES _ NO4 DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTING :i NON-CONTRIBUTING DATE: February 1996 The Geiger mouse is a two story brick rectangle with a gable roof. It exhibits characteristics of the Italianate style with paired scroll brackets at the eaves, an oculus window in the &able, and a single story bay window on the east (side) elevation. The entrancz is !ocated on the gable end and is off- set to the right. First floor windows extend to floor level and a transom is found above the door. Fenestration throuohout is segmental arched. Aithough an addition has bEen made to the rear it is not considered to be Intrusive. This house is a good example of simplified Italianate design from 1870. It may be individually eligible and is certainly a key structure in a historic district which inchAes Linn Street. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS: Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839-c.1946 APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A _X B _ C D _ NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL YES _ _ NO DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTING _s_ NON-CONTRIBUTING _ This house is historically significant as the residence of Anton Geiger, a partner with Simeon Hotz in the Union Brewery (NRHP) which was located immediately east of the house. It is representative of businessmen who chose to live near their place of work. The Union Brewery was one of three which were located in the Worth Side besiress district in the 19th caniury. This North Side business district was basically located along Market Street, with businesses running north and south on Linn and Gilbert as well. This area is part of the current turuey, but should be associated with the area farther east. The Geiger House might have been included in the Union Brewery NR nomination. Since it was not, it can be considerEj' to be individually eligible, and is a key structure in a historic district which would include Linn Street. PREPARED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant ADDRESS: 167 W. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, IA 52501 AFFILIATION: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission ADDRESS: 401 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 PHONE: (515) 682-2743 DATE: February 1916 PHONE: (319) 356-5243 r .® CITY OF IOWA CITY M , MEMORANDUM Date: March 8, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 319 East Bloomington Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00008) Background: In 2015 the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, began a study of Historic Properties that had been identified as possibly eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were not yet protected by zoning designations. The house at 319 E. Bloomington Street was identified as one of these key historic properties. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. The house was built in 1878-1879 by Conrad and Anna Graf prominent participants in the brewery industry. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14, 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 319 E. Bloomington Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 319 E. Bloomington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. The building is significant as an important example of the Italianate style in Iowa City and for its association with the late 1911-century brewery industry in Iowa City and prominent local citizens. Landmark designation for 319 E Bloomington Street, a property in a Central Business Service (CB-2) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-2B-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. There are two specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that appear to apply to this proposal: 1). the Central District Plan and 2).the Historic Preservation Plan. The subject property is located within the Northside Marketplace, which is a part of the Central District. One of the Central District Plan's goals is to "preserve and promote the unique aspects of the Northside Marketplace" by "protect[ing] historic buildings as an integral part of the Northside Marketplace" (Central District Plan, page 57). The plan specifically mentions 319 E. Bloomington Street as a building within the Northside Marketplace that has historic and architectural significance that contributes to the historic character of the area. The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan contains 2 specific goals relating to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning March 8, 2018 Page 2 for the property at 319 E. Bloomington Street is a direct result of the Historic Preservation Commission working toward Goal 1. Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability. This goal includes discussions of historic areas and neighborhoods in Iowa City, including Historic and Conservation districts. Goal 10 includes an objective that is relevant to the property. Objective 6: Incorporate historic preservation efforts in planning for the Northside Marketplace retail district (intersecting block at Market, Linn, Gilbert and Bloomington streets). This objective encourages emphasizing the significance of the brewery industry in the neighborhood's history and specifically refers to 319 E. Bloomington Street as a significant historic property in this area. Designating 319 E. Bloomington Street as a Historic Landmark would contribute to this objective. The landmark designation sought by the Historic Preservation Commission conforms with the aoals of the Comprehensive Plan — protecting the historic character of the Northside Marketplace and emphasizing the historic significance of the 19t" century brewery industry in this area. In staff's opinion, preservation of 319 E. Bloomington Street would not be in conflict with plans for redevelopment in the area. There are other existing historic properties that have been preserved in this neighborhood including the Union Brewery and Union Bakery both on the Linn Street and Market Street corner. In staffs opinion it also clearly meets the goal of preserving and promoting the unique aspects of the Northside Marketplace of the Central District plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00008, an application to designate 319 E. Bloomington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Central Business Service (CB-2) to CB-2 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (CB-2/OHP). Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3. Iowa Site Inventory Form Approved by: T, Tracy Hightsho , Direbtor Department of eighborhood and Development Services repared 13V7 Sylvia Dodo ate Preparud: Decenibe J BLOOMINGTON AP r Zi �! sr � 0 IN An application submitted by the City of ` r. Iowa City for rezoning of 9,150 square feet of property located at 319 E. Bloomington s Street from Central Business Service (CB-2) zone to CB-2 Historic Landmark (CB-2/OHD). a�' Conrad and Anna Graf House 319 East Bloomington 319 East Bloomington is a two-story Italianate-style brick house built in 1878-1879. The moderately pitched front gable has elaborate paired brackets, an oval window inset in stone, and returning cornices. The porch extends across the full front and has a flat/ hipped roof, a bracketed frieze, and square columns resting on a brick balustrade, which is likely a modification of the original full-length columns. The three -bay front has the entrance opening with a transom in the right (west) bay. A second entrance on the left may have been converted from an original window. Elaborately carved stone segmental arches with keystones are located above the windows and door. Other window elements include a bay window on the east fagade with a bracketed and dentiled cornice. The front fagade window openings on the first floor have wood panels extending to the floor. The house is associated with Conrad and Anna Graf and the late 19th-century brewing industry in Iowa City. Conrad Graf came to Iowa City from Bavaria in 1874 and was hired by the flourishing Union Brewery at 127-131 N. Linn Street. (Union Brewery was often known as Hotz and Geiger Brewery, for brewery partners Simeon Hotz and Anton Geiger.) In 1875, Conrad Graf married Anna ("Annie") Hotz, a daughter of Simeon Hotz and Barbara (Becker Williams) Hotz. (Another Hotz daughter, Clara, had married Anton Geiger, Hotz's partner.) In 1878 Conrad and Anna Graf built the stately brick Italianate at 319 E. Bloomington, east of the brewery. Conrad Graf eventually became the owner of Union Brewery. The business, through many evolutions, stayed in the family for decades —as did the house until the 1950s. 319 East Bloomington is locally significant as an important example of the Italianate style and for its association with the thriving brewery industry in late 19th-century Iowa City and prominent local citizens. Conrad and Anna Graf House 319 East Bloomington Site inventory Form State Inventory No.52-03269 @ Now ❑ Supplemental State Historical society o? Iowa ❑ Part of a distnet with !mown boundaries (enter inventory no.) (January 26.1Q7) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Contributes to a potential district vAh yet unknown boundaries National Register Status: (any that apply) ❑ Listed ❑ De -listed Q NHL ❑ DOE Review & Compliance No. Non -Extant (enter year) :1 roperty historic name CbrTi'uajy�;rrwrrwd1louse other names/site number 2 Location street & number 319r.amHiriamin-tonstryt city or to," Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county ichnson, Legal Description: (If RuraD Township: Name No. Range r3. Section Quarter of Quarter Subdivision one district site structure object Contributing Noncontributing 1 0 buildings sites structures objects Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (c'rdor'NIA' h the proporty is not part of a multiple property examination). TWO HlstoncaNArchRectural Data ease Number catsgenes from el Adl Coh E,RTICr%meledwelli=wJdrn _ from instructions) (Entar categories From imitrtctions) 02FI OMMERCTR4r)Urorosc+:;imral. (am") 05 LATE VIC IDWANflWa ems foundation W STOtdE( %yells 03 BRICK roof 06 AsPH 1LT other Narrative Description (@ SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MIUST BE COMPLETED) placable National Register Criteria ('l ark %f In one or more boxes foraraena that may quohty the property for Naacnai rtegrswr nsan8) Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. Yes ❑ No [] More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural charactenstics. Yes @ No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant Information In archaeology or history. Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, cbjr>c4 or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A comme,rorativ i property. ❑ a r4enov from its original Iece ion. ❑ G L:)3s then 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 [] C A birthplace or grave. years. f] D A cemetery Areas Of Signi+icance (Enax categories from instructions) 22 AC;CFMM THE 17,IMUSTRY Signlflc-int Person (Compkil6fNational Ralastrr Criterion B If,, markod abov,2) Count WE Cbuiyian Senner Significa&A Ca!;as Conabucaon dare Odnr deice ArchitectBuilder filch;%�cf M N110MM eawor sea Continuation cheat for etatioru of sae be*m anldes, end 04ar sources. need In preparing Bar fort want rosranncas ivrrraHVH.r , 2 F: m.F ` ❑ see continuation sheet for addlional t1TM references or comments 11. Fonrn Pmpared By name/title Marivs A. Svenrlgrn organisation Svend°nTyler. Inc. date 7/98 _ street & number N1834 Dom Late Road telephone 715/469.3300 oily or tovm Sammi _, stele W'1 zip code 54870 'I. Pop showing the property's location in a towrddty or township 2. SO plan showing position of buildings and structures in the notn•neted area in relation to adjacent public road(s). 3. Plaofographs : mpresentative black and white photos. lithe photos are taken as pert of a survey for which the Society Is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photolestalog sheet needs to be mduded wth the negativesislides and tine following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: RolUslide sheet # 9616 Frame/slot 0 20 Date T?t:an 4115/93 RolUslide sheet # Framefslot rl D,ate Ta :en RolUslide cheat # Frame/slot! Date Taken ❑ See continuation shut or attached photo & slide catalog sheaf for list of li',ioto roll or slide antries. ❑ Photosfillustrations w.4hout negatives era also in this site Inventoryfile FOR CERTAIN RINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL i. Farmstead & District (Lid of structures and buildings, ;mown or estimated ;year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. garm a A si. tch of the Rama/truss configurzejon in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. I a erntrh enry Man of the Interior Rmea arranoamEnts clone with the barn's extenor dimensions in feet. L.lrrrr%ay'�°u44wr vltw5r.ramr ....+y.w... vrzrpv.rn�. ..••� .. .� u .....•._.....,-...__,. -.... 7i trs n:. :idatpnalodpropedy o r paw( of.71b&Vj1 tlnsg» kd district. FvaiwooPY(rWVAMj. Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa Site inventory Form Continuation Sheet Conrad and Anna Graf House Johnson Name or Property County In Iowa 7. Narrative Description Site Number 52-03269 This 2-story single-family dwelling was built in ca.1880 according to the Tax Assessor's records, The 1879 Sanborn map, the earliest map to depict this section of East Bloomington Street, confirms its presence by that date. Property Transfer Records indicate that Conrad Graf bought the property in 1878 and the 1878-79 city directory shows his family residing at this location. The house is similar in design to two other houses built by Anton Geiger at 213 East Market Street and the Joseph Koza House at 618 East Davenport Street, The Graf House is built in the Italianate Style with a front -gable roof plan and a combination flat/hipped roof porch extending across the full front. The porch has a bracketed frieze and square columns resting on a beck balustrade. A sloping concrete ramp connects to the porch at the west end. The house's cornice line has elaborate paired brackets and die moderate pitched front -gable has returning cornices. An oval window inset in stone is centered beneath the gable peak. The three -bay front has the entrance opening with transom in the left (east) bay. Elaborate carved stone segmental arches with keystones are above the windows and door. Other fenestration elements include a bay window on the east fagade with a bracketed and dentiled cornice. All window sash are 1/1 double-hungs though the originals were probably configured as 2/2. The window openings on the first floor have wood panels extending to the floor?. The house is set on a stone foundation and its walls are constructed of beck probably produced at a local brickwork s. 8 Statement of Significance This house is an important local example of the Italianate Style, its scale and construction type uncommon in Iowa City. Though several changes have been made to the building (possible balustrade replacement and ramp addition), it retains its most important Italianate features. As a result, the house is eligible for the National Register under Criterion C. In addition, the building qualifies for the National Register because of its association with Iowa City's late 19" century brewing industry and the fives of two of its most important brewers, Conrad Graf and his son-in-law, Christian Senner. Conrad Graf came to Iowa City from Bavaria in 1874 and went to work in the brewery industry. The following year he married Annie Hotz, daughter of Simon Hotz, owner of the Union Brewery. Graf became proprietor of the Union Brewery located at 127-131 North Linn Street (National Register listed) and in ca. 1878 had this house built for his new family just a half block to Ute east. Christian Senner came to Iowa City in 1888 and went to work at the Union Brewery. In 1896, Senner married Conrad Graf daughter, Anna M. Graf When the Conrad died a few years later, Christian and Anna moved into the family house at 319 East Bloomington Street though they never owned it. In addition to being an important brewmaster, Senner was active in the German Aid Society in Iowa City. The house eventually passed to Anna's brothers, Otto Graf and William Graf. 9 Maior Bibliograuhic References Aumer, Clarence. History of Johnson County, Iowa. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Western Publishing Co., 1912, p. 202. History ofJohnson County, Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa, 1883, p. 832. Keyes, Margaret. Nineteenth Century Home Architecture offowa CiN, Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1966, pp. 74-75. Iowa City city directories, 1875-76, 1878-79, 1891-92, 1893-94, 1897-98, 1899-1900. Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office, Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor. #36-1906, North Side Neighborhood Survey, 1981. Sanborn maps, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970. CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 8, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 412 North Dubuque Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00006) Background: In 2015 the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, began a study of Historic Properties that had been identified as possibly eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were not yet protected by zoning designations. The house at 412 North Dubuque Street was identified as one of these key historic properties. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. 412 North Dubuque Street is a single -story brick gable roof cottage, built between 1865 and 1875. The original owner of the lot was Sylvanus Johnson. It was later home to David Boarts, a prominent Iowa City builder responsible for several Iowa City university and public buildings, including the Old Science Building (now known as Calvin Hall). Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14, 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 412 North Dubuque Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 412 North Dubuque Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. The building is significant both because of its association with several prominent figures in Iowa City's history and its historic integrity. Landmark designation for 412 North Dubuque Street, a property in a High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-28-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. There are two specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that appear to apply to this proposal: 1). the Central District Plan and 2). the Historic Preservation Plan. The subject property is located within Subarea A of the Central District. The Central District Plan discusses challenges this area faces in terms of balancing the needs of different housing types and residents, including many student rentals. The plan encourages the provision of incentives to maintain, improve, and reinvest in older housing stock in the area, which can include incentives tied to historic preservation (Central District Plan pg 14). The designation of 412 North Dubuque Street as a historic landmark would contribute to this goal, along with the broader Comprehensive Plan goal of preserving historic resources and reinvesting in older neighborhood (Central District Plan pg 2). Neighborhoods that are closest to the University March 8, 2018 Page 2 benefit from a mixture of housing types including historic resources where a diversity of people can live and work or go to school in the vicinity. The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan contains 3 specific goals relating to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning for the property at 412 North Dubuque Street is a direct result of the Historic Preservation Commission working toward Goal 1. Goal 7: Establish and implement historic preservation objectives for the University of Iowa Campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Objective 7 of this Goal specifically supports efforts to preserve historic neighborhoods adjacent to the University Campus as the Campus expands, including avoiding negative impacts on individual historic resources. Local Landmark designation for 412 North Dubuque Street promotes this objective. Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability. In the Dubuque Street Corridor neighborhood, Objective 2 provides more specific direction. Objective 2: Identify prospective sites for future redevelopment which will not adversely impact historic resources and include properties that are not individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Local Landmark designation for 412 North Dubuque Street promotes this objective by identifying this historic property as an area that is not appropriate for redevelopment. The landmark designation sought by the Historic Preservation Commission conforms with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan — providing incentives to maintain and improve older housing stock, especially near the University Campus and identifying historic resources that are not currently protected by landmark designation. In staff's opinion, preservation of 412 North Dubuque Street would not be in conflict with plans for redevelopment in the area but would actively promote a diversity of housing stock and the preservation of historic resources. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00006, an application to designate 412 North Dubuque Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RM- 44lOHP). Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3. Iowa Site Inventory Form Q Approved by:ti Tracy HightsKQP, DireUor Department of Neighborhood and Development Services CITY OF IOWA CITY �1Rik • tl � ii � f w a ` K p� L 1 5 1 DAVENPORT ,t I An application submitted by the City of Iowa City for rezoning of 4,000 square feet of property located at 412 N Dubuque a Street from High Density Multi -Family Residential ^ (RM-44) zone to RM-44 Historic Landmark (RM-44/OHD). David Boarts House (aka Sylvanus Johnson House) 412 North Dubuque Street 412 N. Dubuque Street is a one-story brick Hall -and -Parlor type folk house and was constructed between 1866 and 1868. Architectural historian Molly Myers Naumann evaluated the site in 1996 and felt that the house was typical of others built in Iowa City in the 1860s to 1880s. The symmetrical fagade features single, segmental -arched windows with stone sills. The south fagade includes a three -window projecting bay. The current windows are 6-over-6 double hung. The current door has a transom above. The house sits on a brick foundation. The north -projecting rear gable addition was added prior to 1892. To the south the rear addition was an open porch. The addition was extended to the east before 1912. The current rear elevation includes additions added after 1920. Historically, the house has been associated with the original owner of the lot, Sylvanus Johnson, purportedly the first brick maker in town. David Boarts, a brick mason and eventually a prominent Iowa City builder, bought the property in 1866 and was a resident as of 1868, according to the city directory. Boarts built several Iowa City university and public buildings, including the Old Science Building (now Calvin Hall). David's wife, Mary, was the daughter of George Kimball, who owned 1310 Cedar Street, another early Iowa City house. By 1882 David and Mary Boarts were the owners of 1310 Cedar Street; they sold 412 Dubuque Street in 1889. The next owners, Flora and Hiram Heath, expanded the original building almost to the current size prior to 1911. 412 North Dubuque Street is significant because of its architectural character and style, which is representative of early brick cottages in Iowa City, and its association with prominent local citizens. David Boarts House (aka Sylvanus Johnson House) 412 North Dubuque Street a AW IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM EVALUATION SHEET ADDRESS: 412 North Dubuque SURVEY ID # 52-010—DO68 Iowa City, IA REVIEWED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant DATE: February 1996 ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS: Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor, 1839—c.1946 APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A B _ C __ XD _ NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL_ YES _X_ NO CONSERVATION DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTING _X_ NON—CONTRIBUTING _ This single story brick gable roof cottage appears to have been built between 1865 and 1875. It is a very simple vernacular structure with segmental arched openings. The facade is not truly symmetrical although the entrance is located between the two windows. This door features a transom but no sidelights. The polygonal bay window on the south (side) elevation also has segmental arched windows and appears to have been original. Additions have been made to the rear. This house is typical of many built in Iowa City during the 1860s-80s. These cottages featured segmental openings rather than the stone lintels of the earlier cottages, and the windows after c.1860 were somewhat taller and narrower. This house is a very good example of the brick cottage type and may be individually eligible with additional documentation. It is definitely a good contributing structure in the North Dubuque Conservation District. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS- Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839—c.1946 APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A X B_ C_ D_ NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL YES _ NO _ CONSERVATION DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTING X NON—CONTRIBUTING Traditionally this has been known as the "Sylvanus Johnson House." This attribution was based on the fact that Johnson was the original owner of the lot, and he was the first brick -maker in Iowa City (until 1856 he was the only brick -maker in Iowa City). However, this house does not fit the profile of the brick and stone cottages built in Iowa City prior to the Civil War, and was probably built after 1865. Even if it was not constructed by Sylvanus Johnson, this house is still significant as an early brick cottage and represents the development that occurred following the arrival of the railroad in 1856. It may be individually eligible (more historical documentation is needed) and is a strong contributing structure in the district. PREPARED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant ADDRESS: 167 W. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, IA 52501 AFFILIATION: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission ADDRESS: 401 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 PHONE: (515) 682-2743 DATE: February 1916 PHONE: (319) 356-5243 Property Cbaneteebafie Fm>s - Raalden" CFN 259-1402 Survey ID Number 52-010—W68 8/23/99 Databaee iD Number V177M MMjjL*�—LT Endangered? N4LorY ffyce, t Ground Plain: a. DWWimg Shape(a) =Ma Ar b. Width 1L®Depth 35 in uottt IYIO . Flou dmian Will; Root Roof Shoe Builders) i _Alf.'. .11 . ,.... 30 00 3Q 1 1/2 _ f w*finw inn Sheet r 1 SOUM: SWftm TIM Butu arm Mops.- 1888, 1892, 18991 1906, 1912s 1920s, 1926, 1933. Keyes, P• 23 North Sire Survey 1981-82 r CITY OF IOWA CITY . ®..7� MEMORANDUM Date: March 9, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner and Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Re: Designation of 410-412 North Clinton Street as a Historic Landmark (REZ18-00007) Background: In 2015 the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, began a study of Historic Properties that had been identified as possibly eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were not yet protected by zoning designations. The house at 412 North Clinton Street was identified as one of these key historic properties. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form and Information Sheet provide a discussion of the building's history and architecture. The property had the street address of 412 North Clinton Street until the rear addition was built and given the address 410 North Clinton. The entire property is included in the rezoning application and therefore both addresses are given. The two-story brick Italianate- style house at 412 North Clinton Street was built in 1865 and is associated with several prominent figures in Iowa City's history, including Dr. Milton B. Cochrane, a member of the corps of surgeons during the Civil War, and Samuel Sharpless, a director of the Johnson County Savings Bank. The building is currently used as multi -family housing. Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met December 14, 2017 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic significance of 410-412 North Clinton Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the requirements for a landmark and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 410-412 North Clinton Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. The building is significant for its architecture and association with prominent citizens of Iowa City. Landmark designation for 410-412 North Clinton Street, a property in a High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone, will require Historic Preservation Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the building. Neither the garage nor the rear addition is contemporaneous with the historic house so they may be removed, rebuilt, and remodeled provided the design does not detract from the historic integrity of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-26-8 of the zoning code) that allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use of historic buildings. Landmark designation will also make it possible for financial incentives such as tax credits and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund to be available. Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved. There are two specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that appear to apply to this proposal: 1). the Central District Plan and 2). the Historic Preservation Plan. The subject property is located within Subarea A of the Central District. The Central District Plan discusses challenges this area faces in terms of balancing the needs of different housing types and residents, including many student rentals. The plan encourages the provision of incentives to maintain, improve, and reinvest in older housing stock in the area, which can include incentives tied to historic preservation (Central District Plan pg 14). The designation of 410-412 March 8, 2018 Page 2 North Clinton Street as a historic landmark would contribute to this goal, along with the broader Comprehensive Plan goal of preserving historic resources and reinvesting in older neighborhoods (Central District Plan pg 2). Neighborhoods that are closest to the University benefit from a mixture of housing types including historic resources where a diversity of people can live and work or go to school in the vicinity. The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan contains 3 specific goals relating to this proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's Past. Under this goal the Commission is charged with continuing to research and evaluate properties and to pursue local landmark designation when appropriate. This proposal of landmark overlay zoning for the property at 410-412 North Clinton Street is a direct result of the Historic Preservation Commission working toward Goal 1. Goal 7: Establish and implement historic preservation objectives for the University of Iowa Campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Objective 7 of this Goal specifically supports efforts to preserve historic neighborhoods adjacent to the University Campus as the Campus expands, including avoiding negative impacts on individual historic resources. Local Landmark designation for 410-412 North Clinton Street promotes this objective by identifying this historic property as an area that is not appropriate for redevelopment. Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modem needs, and economic health and stability. In the Dubuque Street Corridor neighborhood, which includes this section of Clinton Street, Objective 2 provides more specific direction. Objective 2: identify prospective sites for future redevelopment which will not adversely impact historic resources and include properties that are not individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Local Landmark designation for 410-412 North Clinton Street promotes this objective. The landmark designation sought by the Historic Preservation Commission conforms with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan — providing incentives to maintain and improve older housing stock, especially near the University Campus and identifying historic resources that are not currently protected by landmark designation. In staffs opinion, preservation of 410-412 North Clinton Street would not be in conflict with plans for redevelopment in the area but would actively promote a diversity of housing stock and the preservation of historic resources. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00007, an application to designate 410-412 North Clinton Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP). Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Information Sheet 3. Iowa Site Inventory Form 4. Correspondence Approved by: Tracy Hight e, Director Department Neighborhood and Development Services W%_mm ____"'fie CITY OF IOWA CITY e ' :FAIRCHiLD��,�'r •�, Ad Aid z w mC3 -- .J f •1 { ' �F i At A' DAVENP,ORT� An application submitted by the City of - Iowa City for rezoning of 12,000 square feet of property located at 410-412 N. Clinton .� Street from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-44) zone to RM-44 Historic Landmark (RM-44/OHD). 1 T � � r 410-412 North Clinton 412 North Clinton Street, built in 1865, is a two-story brick Italianate with a low -sloped side gabled roof. Unlike typical Italianate houses where the brackets are part of an elaborate cornice in this house, here the simple cornice is supported on paired brackets. The full -width front porch has paired columns and decorative brackets composed of carved curling tendrils similar to the cornice brackets. The symmetrical fagade includes a classically detailed center entry with narrow sidelights and transom with deeply recessed trim. Floor -to -ceiling 4-over-6 double -hung windows are symmetrically placed on the first floor. The second -floor windows have heavy stone sills and lintels. The central window is 4-over-6 like the first -floor windows, and the windows on each side are smaller 4-over-4. The front fagade also has original shutters. Dr. Milton B. Cochrane settled in Iowa City in 1854. He was a surgeon in the 1 st Iowa Cavalry and then promoted to the corps of surgeons of the United States Volunteers during the Civil War. He was a member of the State Historical Society from 1857 until his death in 1898. In 1859-1860 he was a member of the Iowa City School Board. After the war he was appointed the first Superintendent of the Soldiers' Orphans Home at Davenport until he resigned in 1867. In the early 1880s he was appointed surgeon of an Indian Agency in Wisconsin. Samuel Sharpless and his wife, Priscilla (Crain) Sharpless, owned this property from 1867 until at least 1915, when Priscilla died in the house. Sharpless was a director of the Johnson County Savings Bank, supervisor of various farming industries, and a member of the Iowa City Council. In 1917 Edwin E. Dennis and his wife, Anna (Tantlinger) Dennis, bought the house and passed it on to their daughter Gertrude Dennis in 1936. Gertrude taught music, was an active Presbyterian, and served as part of the local Art Circle. She owned the house until 1965. 412 North Clinton is significant for its architecture and association with prominent citizens of Iowa City. Cochrane-Sharpless-Dennis House 410-412 North Clinton 1OWA. SME INVENTORY SurvcyIDNtlr&a 52-010-D 041, Database W Number Noncaxent t acitian syld F ti,yaianal rnkrtnaiii 1. Historic Nam:A;1),.xtraStE—C@inis:' Z. Comeuoti �`ac;r{s) 3. Strect Adal oss 410-41.2 N. Cl", -on St. 4. Ctry trams City Vicinity [ ] 1. County .r.* t C. Subdivision Original Plat i. 9icck(s) 8. Lot(s) 9. Lega, D:.icrigaon: (If Rural) Township Rai Section Quarter of QuLur _ Of IQ Historic Function(s) Single uNiii_ _ �_. OlL 11. Currant Funcuon(s) 1 r i fartyi.1v on 12. € R= EQL'-- t Crane � � Phone's Address 916 Mniden lane CitwStste 10�e City. IA ZIP 52240 (Plat Map) � (Sketch Map) DUBUQUE SUIEFnrnn sneer yy'' 11 ., MRRar(!R $U4VIrV AREA . 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N. 1,y> n St. City Icr Ci[y County .Tclui�nn l.egd D acriptww (If Rural) Township Range Section Quarter 6 Quarter of i oration Intoggiry: Original Site _„ Moved , t- Moved to Original Site Endangored7 NL_ or ` — W yes, wh°y7 Ground Plan: s Building Shape(s) Ell y4 addition b. WWth _ by DcG,th.� a.,-. _ is zits Architectural StykJStyl stic Influsnas XW Stylistic AMitines Code Late Victorian: italianat: Bracketed eaves,trarx,= & sidelights 42 tall slender winnows 412 410� Materials: Foundation Stone Poured concrete 410 100 30 3F Malls Brick Brick Rcof Vital Asphalt 50 80 Number of Stories 2 3 Rcof Shape Gable - very lay rsitch / Cable l 1 Buildor(s) UnkrIcwn Architect(s) Unkn�wri -- iginal Construction Date ),flfiL. Modification/Addition Dates: y' unit apart -rent- buildi,ig added to rear in 199? rota double arr3 chkrneys, oricriral ecterior shutters ar3 original porch. nn 'm.etiert Sheet [ 1 Significant Interior Components: All original except for baths and kitchen Contvraatimr Sltc K i i Surveyor Comments: z12 is very old crith italianate detailings tbrackPts, long windows, etc.) 410 is apartment building attache to rear of 412. Uricc built for M. B. Cochran in 1865 ;front real estate appraisement records.) [`.mttinnation Si>cet t 1 SOS: Sanborn Eire Insurance lIaps: 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912,'1920, 1926, 1933. KaVes PP 59-60 information provided by present owner reds Further Study/Anomaly [ 1 Continuation Shoot [ ) Surveyor Moraski/Erwin/Kugler Date 1995-96 IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM EVALUATION SHEET ADDRESS: 410-412 North Clinton SURVEY ID # 52-010-DO41 Iowa City, IA REVIEWED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant DATE: February 1996 ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS: Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839-c.1946 APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A _ B _ C X_ D NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL YES _X NO^ CONSERVATION DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTING _X_ NON-CONTRIBUTING _ This two story brick residence from c,1865 is a good example of Italianate residential design. The house is rectangular with a small two story wing to the rear. It features a symmetrical three bay facade, the entry having both transom and sidelights. On the first floor two narrow floor -length windows are paired on each side of the entrance At the second floor level the windows appear as pairs, but without space between them. Both sills and lintels are of stone. Paired Italianate bracketsare located at the cornice. The original end chmneys and exterior shutters are in place. The front porch extends across the entire facade and features slender paired posts, square in shape with chamfered corners. Delicate scroll brackets top each of the porch posts. The pitch of the gable roof is unusually low, one indication of a fairly early date. Although a multi -unit apartment building has been attached to this house at the rear, the integrity of the original structure remains quite high. It is considered to be individually eligible as a good example of its period and style, and is considered to a be a strong contributing structure in the Clinton Street Conservation District. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & ASSOCIATED CONTEXTS: Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor: 1839-c.1946 APPLICABLE NRHP CRITERIA: A X B_ C_ D_ NRHP ELIGIBILITY: INDIVIDUAL YES _X_ NO _ CONSERVATION DISTRICT: CONTRIBUTINC _X_ NON-CONTRIBUTING _ The Cochrane -Dennis House from c.1865 illustrates the development of the north part of Iowa City in the years following the removal of the state capital to Des Moines. The location of the State University of Iowa here in 1855, and the arrival of the railroad in 1856, ensured the continued growth of the former seat of state government. The Cochrane -Dennis House and the Dey House across the street at 507 North Clinton appear to be the last remaining examples of early residential design in this neighborhood. Both are good examples of the Italianate style and both have been well maintained. They demonstrate the use of mass-produced building materials that became available with the arrival of the railroad. The university was housed in the Old Capitol and two other buildings located on what is know known as the Pentacrest. The area to the north was a logical location for both faculty and students to live. Clinton Street appears to have always been the western edge of the so-called North Side Neighborhood, and even from the earliest days may have been considered to be separate. The Cochrane -Dennis House is considered to be individually eligible and is also a solid contributing structure in the proposed conservation district. PREPARED BY: Molly Myers Naumann, Consultant PHONE: (515) 682-2743 ADDRESS: 167 W. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, iA 52S01 DATE: February 1906 AFFILIATION: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission ADDRESS: 401 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 PHONE: (319) 356-5243 RALPH L. NEuza„ (1930-2011) DALE SANDERSON JAY W. SIGAFOOSE ASSOCIATE: CHRISTOPHER A. JONES March 7, 2018 NEUZIL, SANDERSON & SIGAFOOSE, P. C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 119 WRIGHT STREET PO Box 1607 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1607 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 TELEPHONE: IOWA CITY: (319) 337.3167 03ooRD: (319) 828-4175 FAx: (319) 356-6153 RE: March 15, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Historic Preservation Landmark Designation for 410-412 N. Clinton Street Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission: I am writing to you on behalf of Robert Crane, the owner of the property located at 410- 412 North Clinton Street in Iowa City which the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended to be designated as a historic landmark. This property is located across the street from the University of Iowa's Currier Residence Hall and is zoned RM-44 (High Density Multi - Residential). This property is not a single-family residence. Since purchasing the property in approximately 1981, Mr. Crane has rented the property and currently provides affordable, non - student housing only blocks away from Iowa City's downtown business district. The older home that faces the street is a rooming -style house with nine bedrooms that share bathrooms and kitchens. Attached to the rear of this older home is an apartment building that was constructed in 1965 with nine one -bedroom self-sufficient apartments. From the outside, these structures appear to be a single building. Each apartment has an external entryway. This letter is to urge you to reject the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation for the following reasons and recommend that the City Council reject this proposal. I. The historic landmark designation will have an extreme and negative impact on the value of Mr. Crane's property that is disproportionately greater than most residential properties designated as a historical landmark due to the location and zoning of this property. The high -density zoning designation and unique location just steps from residence halls and classrooms of the University of Iowa and downtown employers distinguish this property from most historic landmarks. This property differs from other single-family homes in residential neighborhoods because it has significantly higher income potential than most other residential properties due to the high -density zoning in this location. Consequently, the restrictions from the historic landmark zoning will significantly reduce the property's value and burden Mr. Crane far more than other property owners who own older homes in Iowa City. The purposes of historic preservation in Iowa City include stabilizing and improving property values and strengthening the economy of the city.' Mr. Crane is a licensed real estate broker and appraiser with over 40 years of appraisal experience and believes the negative impact on his valuation will be significant and extreme. The significant decrease in value is an unfair burden for Mr. Crane to bear without compensation from the City. Rather than preserving and improving Mr. Crane's property value, this designation will lower his value and may reduce the values of adjoining properties. 2. The historic integrity of this property was compromised long ago by the additional apartment building attached to the home. The building with the largest footprint on this lot is a three-story apartment building that sits aside and behind the brick house. This apartment building is attached to the older home, although it is not connected inside and they do not share any common space. This brick apartment building is believed to have been constructed in 1965 and shares none of the common architectural features of the house. The apartment building has no historical value. The 1965 addition changed the character of this property so that a majority of the construction on the property is clearly not historic. Imposing the historic landmark designation on the entire property will impose a zoning regime on a structure to which the landmark designation was not intended to apply and which clearly does not meet the statutory requirements for a historic property. Photos showing the apartment are attached to this letter. 3. The additional burdens imposed by the historic landmark zoning regime should not be applied to the apartment structure or to the unattached garage. There are three structures on Mr. Crane's Clinton Street property: the home, the apartment structure attached to the home, and a detached garage on the east (rear) side of the lot. The Historic Preservation Committee has recommended designating the entire lot as a historic landmark, which would impose the historic preservation zoning requirements on all structures on the property, even though at least two of the three structures, including the largest structure on the property, clearly fail to meet the requirements of a historic structure. The historic preservation zoning regime includes a requirement to obtain a historic review to make changes to or make certain repairs to the exterior of all parts of the property. Designating the entire property as a historic landmark will mean that the garage and apartment building will also be designated as historic landmarks and that Mr. Crane will be required to apply for a regulated permit and seek a historic review before he can make any changes or make certain repairs to the exterior of the building. The historic review process will impose significant logistical burdens on Mr. Crane that will increase the time and cost of repairs to building that are clearly not historic. 4. The historic landmark designation will increase the cost of operating this property and discourages the City's goal ofpromotingprivate affordable housing. One of Iowa City's greatest current challenges is the rising cost of housing. The City has identified affordable housing as a significant policy goal and objective,2 Mr. Crane has used this 1 Page 1, Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, adopted September 7, 2010. 2 Page 7, City of Iowa City, 2017-2017Strategic Plan Summary, available at http://www. www8.lowa- city. org/weblink/0%doc/1767642/StrategicPionSummary-12-1017-1.pdf property to provide affordable housing to many low-income residents in a good location since he purchased the property in 1981. Currently there are nine units of housing in the rooming house that rent for $450.00/month per room. The one -bedroom apartments in the 1965 addition are self- sufficient units and each rent for $560.00 per month. The rent for Mr. Crane's one -bedroom apartments are approximately 30% less than the $822/month average rent in Iowa City 3 The rooming house with shared facilities in the older home provides an alternative housing option with even lower rents. Most of the tenants on this property are not students. Mr. Crane has been helping Iowa City meet the objective of providing affordable housing since buying the property in 1981 in a neighborhood that has a convenient location near the downtown business district that has good access to public transportation. The historic landmark zoning regulations will impose additional burdens and costs on operating this properly that will be passed to tenants, many of whom have very low incomes. These additional costs that will be passed to the tenants make the City's objective of having affordable housing more difficult to achieve. Mr. Crane is 78 years old and suffers from several health conditions, but he continues to actively manage the property. He is not a large corporate landlord. It is his hope that the commission will review this matter from his perspective and chose to recommend to the City Council to not designate this property as a historic landmark. Sincerely, /s/ Christopher A. Jones Attorney at Law 9 Cedar Rapids Gazette, May 1, 2016, Iowa City has higher shore of renters paying 30%or more of income to housing than other metros, available at: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/Iowa-city-has-higher- share-of-renters-paying-30-percent-or-more-of-income-to-housing-than-other-metros-20160501 (the Gazette reports that Cook Appraisal determined the average cost of an apartment within one mile of the Pentacrest to be $822). 0--kl /� ,ItWro r CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 2018 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner Re: SUB18-00002 Forest Hills Estates Preliminary Plat This item was deferred at the March 1 meeting pending review and approval of the stormwater management plan by the City Engineer. A revised plan was submitted this week. It is anticipated that the City Engineer will complete the review and that any necessary corrections will be made prior to the March 15 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. To: Planning and Zoning Commission Item: SUB18-00003 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Contact 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: Sylvia Bochner, Planning Intern Date: March 15, 2018 Stewart Road Development, LLC 526 W. Park Road Iowa City, IA 52245 319-351-6534 bryan.svoboda@gmail.com Bryan Svoboda 319-351-6534 bryan.svoboda@gmail. com Approval of preliminary plat To allow for the development of a 4-lot residential subdivision 3910 Stewart Road NE 4.59 acres Single Family Residential, County R North: Single Family Residential, County R South: Single Family Residential, County R East: Single Family Residential, County R West: Single Family Residential, County R Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement February 8, 2018 March 25, 2018 The applicant, Stewart Road Development, LLC, has submitted a preliminary plat for the Pine Grove Estates subdivision, a 4-lot, 4.59-acre residential subdivision located at 3910 Stewart Road NE. Because the property is located within Iowa City's two-mile Fringe Area, the Fringe Area Agreement specifies that City approval will be required when the property is subdivided. The subject property is in the North Corridor Fringe Area, but outside Iowa City's growth area. ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan: The Fringe Area Agreement, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, is intended to provide guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate limits. The agreement's stated purpose is to provide for orderly and efficient development patterns appropriate to a non -urbanized area, protect and preserve the fringe area's natural resources and environmentally sensitive features, direct development to areas with physical characteristics which can accommodate development, and effectively and economically provide services for future growth and development. This property is located in the North Corridor Fringe Area beyond Iowa City's growth area and therefore is not likely to be annexed into the city. According to the Fringe Area Agreement, residential uses are the preferred land uses in this area. Subdivisions outside of the growth area are required to adhere to the City Rural Design Standards contained in the Fringe Area Agreement. These standards generally conform to the County zoning and subdivision standards rather than typical City requirements for infrastructure and lot design. These standards allow for less complete infrastructure and have less detailed design requirements compared to the City's Subdivision. Standards. Citv Rural Design Standards Streets: Access to the subdivision will be via Stewart Road NE. Access to individual lots will be through Pine Grove Lane, a short private road that ends in a cul-de-sac. The preliminary plat indicates that access shall not be permitted onto Dubuque Street or Freedoms Lane. Water and Sewer Treatment: The subdivision will be served by a private water well and septic system. The County Health Department will need to approve the water and septic systems for this subdivision. Stormwater Management: The preliminary plat shows vegetated bio-swales with subdrains located on either side of the proposed Pine Grove Lane. Overall, the subdivision will need to comply with County stormwater management standards. Zoning: The property is zoned County Residential, which allows single family dwellings on lots that are at least 1-acre. The proposed lots all meet this standard with each lot slightly larger than 1 acre. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of SUB18-00003, an application submitted by Stewart Road Development, LLC, for a preliminary plat of Pine Grove Estates, a 4-lot, 4.59-acre residential subdivision located at 3910 Stewart Road NE. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Preliminary Plat Approved by: Tracy Hightsh , Dire r, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services " `�-✓ SUB18-00003 8 (12711 „__ ; 3910 Stewart Road NE Prepared By: Sylvia bnclmer Date Pi i pai "]:Mai c1l 2018 ^X.) is ♦�^ 'I ��I.i .r , • � �•L ^,� '�.t "`ram i xli_l-- it� + i b. ism+},, u>•rr�u�iuu�rl�. 1�/Ilrl�ll �ll�Il� " PRELIMINARY PLAT PINE GROVE ESTATES JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA 3 -11 BTMDM t GENDMDWTM �M— �M —Y— M rmr pp P'v .aN v r w e mw�e.mw Nu�nAmse�,.mw+wrv�aw�vt� hbk SNQIXHBRSNG e LLC �q OROFRTBT. iawarc.wemo oxwa:P�gsa�or WY[wW01LLLC PREl3 HN PW MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBUARY 15, 2018 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING EM MA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Ann Freerks, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Signs MEMBERS ABSENT: Max Parsons, Jodie Theobald STAFF PRESENT: Wendy Ford, Sara Hektoen, Karen Howard, Stan Laverman, Bob Miklo OTHERS PRESENT: John Yapp, Kevin Digmann, Nick Psihayos RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ18-0006/SUB18-0001, an application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a rezoning and Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lindeman Subdivision Part Eight, a 39-lot, 20.24-acre residential subdivision located in the OPD-5/OPD-8 zone located South of Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street. By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of the amendments to Title 14, Zoning Code, and Chapter 17-5, Housing Code. By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends to forward a written recommendation to the City Council stating that the Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, and conforms with the general plan for the development of the City of Iowa City. Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. DEVELOPMENT ITEM/REZONING ITEM (REZ18-00006/SUB18-00001): Discussion of an application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lindeman Subdivision Part Eight, a 39-lot, 20.24-acre residential subdivision with 36 single family lots and 41 townhouse style multifamily dwellings located in the OPD- 5/OPD-8 zone located South of Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street. Miklo showed an aerial of the area. This area was annexed into the City in 2001 and zoned RS- 5 (Low Density Single Family Residential) and RS-8 (Medium Density Single Family Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 2 of 21 Residential). In 2002 in was rezoned and a preliminary plat was approved for the Lindemann Subdivision, the rezoning was to Planned Development Overlay (OPD) to address the sensitive areas on the property which included wetlands and a stream corridor. At that time this portion of the property was platted as an outlot for future development and although it has the Planned Development Overlay designation there wasn't a specific plan approved or plat approved for this portion of the property. Miklo said that the current application is to amend the zoning to approve a specific Planned Development Overlay Plan and also to approve the preliminary plat for the property. Miklo stated that the western part of the property zoned RS-5 would contain single family lots, the center of the property that contains the stream corridor and associated wetlands, is partially zoned OPD-5 and partially zoned OPD-8 and would be dedicated to the City for park land and wetland preservation. The eastern portion zoned RS-8 and has the OPD over it will contain several single family lots plus townhouses that would be clustered in the northeast area. That will be due to transferring some of the areas from the sensitive areas over to this area. Miklo noted that the staff report reviews all the conditions and criteria to be reviewed for Planned Development Overlay and staff finds that this application meets those conditions and criteria. Miklo reiterated that the sensitive areas are being set aside into an outlot, there is a buffer reduction requested along the west side where normally a 100 foot buffer would be required, but they are asking in places for the buffer to be reduced down to 25 feet but would be 100 feet in other areas. Miklo explained that in this area the wetland was previously disturbed for the extension of a sewer line through the area and this portion does meet the test for wetland buffer reduction. Stormwater management is provided through a regional management system in Scott Park, however they will be installing storm sewer and directing the storm sewer towards the creek or existing storm sewer systems in the adjacent streets. Miklo stated there are infrastructure fees associated with this application including a watermain extension fee, a sanitary sewer tap -on fee, and fees towards the improvements to Lower West Branch Road. Staff did receive a revised plat for this application this week and all the technical questions identified by the City Engineers have been satisfied. Staff recommends approval of REZ18- 0006/SUB18-0001, an application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a rezoning and Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lindeman Subdivision Part Eight, 39-lot, 20.24-acre residential subdivision located in the OPD-5/OPD-8 zone located South of Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street. Freerks asked about the 3.5 acres of private common open space. Miklo noted that is a mistake, the 3.5 acres is the entire lot and the private open space is just the center which is roughly half an acre. Freerks questioned if there were any steep or critical slopes in this area. Miklo replied that there are no regulated slopes that require review. Hensch asked about the buffer in the wetlands area. Miklo stated that the ordinance requires a 100 foot buffer from any jurisdictional wetland, but if the wetland is not associated with endangered species, unique wetland plants, doesn't contain water for long periods throughout Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 3 of 21 the year, and is not associated with the stream corridor then the applicant can seek a buffer reduction. Miklo noted that the eastern part of this wetland is associated with the stream corridor and will contain the full buffer but the western portion where they are seeking the reduction is outside the stream corridor. Therefore the City is allowed to reduce the buffer down to 25 feet, however the Commission can choose to require the full buffer. Staff felt it was a reasonable request given the wetland has already been modified for the sanitary sewer installation. Hensch asked if the Commission doesn't approve the reduction, how the plan would be altered. Miklo said if the reduction was not granted the cul-de-sac would have to be pulled back further west so there would be fewer lots. Dyer pointed out there are two cul-de-sacs in this plan and it seems like an awfully long drive to get to the one on the west. Miklo said they had looked at that and the other option was to go through the wetland to connect the cul-de-sac or continue north to Lower West Branch Road and Staff felt it is more important in this situation to protect the wetlands than to connect the streets. He added it is less than 900 feet which is the City maximum for cul-de-sac length. If there weren't already other lots established in the area there may have been other options. Freerks asked how the wetlands buffer preservation will happen when on private lots. Miklo said those will be placed into a conservation easement. Freerks opened the public discussion. John Yapp (Allen Homes, Inc.) stated the plan includes single-family and townhouse properties, and the single family lots will be slightly smaller than lots to the south as they are a bit narrower but is balanced by the large amount of open space in the development. There will be a little over five acres donated to the City and little over half an acre in the courtyard of the townhouse lot. The overall density is a little over four units per acre. Yapp noted they held a neighborhood meeting a couple weeks ago, some of the concerns of the neighbors were what the townhouses would look like. Another concern was the lot sizes on the Lindemann cul-de-sac so they adjusted their plans and made two of the lots slightly bigger (lots 7 & 8). Yapp stated they are including the trail that will extend to Lower West Branch Road and complete the trail system from Lower West Branch Road to Court Street. As Miklo noted they are requesting a reduction in the wetland buffer along the west side of the wetlands which is in an area previously disturbed by the sewer line and in an area where the trail will be. He added that it is not disturbing the wetland, just reducing the buffer. Yapp noted that this area was previously farm wetland and does not contain the types of plants or wildlife that would disallow reducing the buffer. Yapp stated they do have interconnected streets except for as noted the two cul-de-sacs and that was to avoid crossing the creek and disturbing the wetland. Anna Drive, the street just to the south, does provide a bridge over the creek. Yapp stated that MMS Consultants did produce a water pressure study to show the water pressure is adequate for this development (which was another concern raised at the neighborhood meeting). Another concern from the neighbors was the lack of Century Link service on the north end of Lindemann Drive specifically. Yapp and Jesse Allen met with a representative from Century Link yesterday to discuss this project and the existing areas to the south and will work with them to bring fiber to the neighborhood. Century Link is very reluctant to install copper or phone line because the number of customers that use that is dropping off, but they are willing to invest in fiber. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 21 Yapp next showed images of the townhouse styles they are proposing. They feel they will have variation in the townhomes both vertically and horizontally with the roof lines, stoops, how far back the front doors are, sizes of the townhouses, and changes in colors. He showed an example of the courtyard in the middle of the property. There is also variety in the backs of the units, some have decks over the garages with patio doors that go into the units, some will be smaller and instead of a deck there is a three -season room next to the garage. Dyer asked in the courtyard if there would be any amenities. Yapp replied they will include a gazebo and seating and grilling areas and have submitted a concept plan with those amenities. Hensch asked about the wetland buffer and if the wetland area buffer could be larger if those adjoining lots were decreased a bit. Yapp replied it is a balancing act in trying to meet City Code, goals of the Comprehensive Plan and also trying to meet approval of neighbors. In this case a couple of the lots were smaller and several neighbors requested the lot size be increased to be more consistent with others on the street. Signs asked if Scott Park water retention area flooded over Scott Boulevard in the past. Miklo stated he doesn't believe Scott Boulevard ever flooded over, it has been full with water but has not gone over the street. Martin confirmed that she lived in the area in 2008 and it did not go over the street. Hensch asked if there has been water issues with the neighborhood to the south. Miklo is not aware of any issues. Freerks closed the public hearing. Signs moves to recommend approval of REZ18-0006/SUB18-0001, an application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a rezoning and Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lindeman Subdivision Part Eight, a 39-lot, 20.24-acre residential subdivision located in the OPD-5/OPD-8 zone located South of Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street. Martin seconded the motion. Hensch noted that it probably doesn't make a difference on this application but shared an overall concern of reducing wetlands buffers as it was also part of another recent application and the idea of the buffer is to slow down water and keep areas intact. He shared concerns about water quality, erosion and wet neighborhoods. Freerks agreed but was happy to see the exchange of land to the City in this proposal and that will help to protect the wetlands. Dyer added her concern about building on the narrowed buffer. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. REZONING ITEM (REZ18-00003): Discussion of an application submitted by Hodge Construction for a rezoning of approximately 1.1 acres from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone to Riverfront Crossings - Central Crossings (RFC-CX) zone for property located at 225 & 225 Yz E. Prentiss Street. Miklo began the staff report noting the location of the property as south of Prentiss Street and east of Ralston Creek, it is currently zoned Intensive Commercial which does not allow any Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 5 of 21 residential uses in that zone, so rezoning this property will increase the development potential and value of this property considerably. The area is within the Riverfront Crossings District and within the Central Crossings Subdistrict and that would apply if this is rezoned. The area to the north is the South Downtown Subdistrict of the Riverfront Crossings area which allows for larger buildings and higher density. The idea is density and scale of buildings will step down as we move to the south including this property. Miklo explained that the Form -Based Code has a series of standards to require that the buildings have a smaller scale and with step backs on the upper floors of the buildings, again to create more of a human scale as compared to the South Downtown District. Miklo said this particular property as noted is adjacent to Ralston Creek, which is identified in the Form -Based Code as a pedestrian street, or open space, both on the Plan and in the Code. Miklo stated that when they first received the Plan there was no indication where the floodway is and the floodway is the point at which the 30 foot setback is required and a pedestrian street will be within that area. Miklo said that he did receive a call from the applicant this morning indicating that the blue line on the proposal represents the floodway. The City does need verification of that and needs a drawing with elevation points on it so the City Engineers can verify the floodway. Miklo pointed out that the concept plan that is submitted with this application is just a concept plan and the Commission is not approving this particular plan and it is subject to change and if that blue line is the floodway then the concept plan would need to change because there is a 30 foot setback required from that floodway for the pedestrian street and the creek buffer. Staff is recommending approval of this realizing that there may be some changes in this Plan to adhere to the Form -Based Code requirements and the requirement for the pedestrian street and the setback. Staff is recommending approval be conditioned on improvement of the pedestrian street to the center line of the right-of-way, which may entail some work on the creek bank itself, the City Engineers would plan to meet with the applicant to determine the extent of those improvements. Freerks asked about the 30 feet noting that the property line doesn't encompass the creek or all of the sidewalk, that 30 feet buffer isn't necessarily from the property line its 30 feet from the floodway. Miklo confirmed that was correct. Freerks said that there are potentially lots of things that may change with this application and the concept is not very clear. There are a lot of unanswered questions at this point. They need to know where the flood plain lies so they can know how the building will lay out. Freerks is concerned because the concept drawing doesn't have a set back on the fourth floor, and a step back is required by the code. Freerks reviewed the Riverfront Crossings Plan and Code which require the step back. The Commission approved Whistler Place just in December on South Dubuque street and that developer included the step backs on the fourth level in their plan. Freerks stated that what she is seeing in the application doesn't really mesh with concepts and some of the needs the City has put forward, so she is interested in hearing a little more about it. Hensch asked Miklo to clarify the definition of floodway versus terms they regularly hear like 100 year flood plain or 500 year flood plain. Miklo explained that floodway is a channel by FEMA regulations cannot be built upon, a flood plain can be built upon if it meets certain conditions. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 6 of 21 The floodway will carry floodwater, a flood plain will store floodwater Hensch asked in the Riverfront Crossings area what are the goals for Ralston Creek and development along Ralston Creek. Miklo stated there is a section in the Staff Report to describe the goals. The goal is to improve Ralston Creek, to turn it into an amenity rather than current situation where a lot of buildings turn their back to the creek. The idea illustrated in the Plan is to have a small park here and that is why the Code requires a pedestrian street in this particular area. Freerks noted that this would be a huge increase in what the owner is able to do with this property so she expects compliance with the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and Form Based Code. The applicants concept for amenities along the creek seem just like a slab of cement. Something better can be done along there. Freerks is making these points early because while they are not improving the concept plan, just the rezoning, this item will never come before the Commission again. Miklo stated that once the Commission would approve the zoning the placement and design of the buildings would be reviewed by the Form -Based Code Committee which is basically the Design Review Committee which is made up of staff. Freerks asserted she is uncomfortable with that sometimes, noting they have asked a lot more from other developers and it seems like they need to be consistent. Signs stated he agrees with Freerks in that they spent a lot of time talking about this district, and talking about the green spaces and look of the buildings and articulation and all those things. He would agree all he sees with this concept is a large block sitting on a piece of land. Freerks added they might not even get that because they don't know where the flood way is located and therefore where the building be located. These are issues she would like to see answered. Signs agrees, the pedestrian street as shown in the renderings here doesn't look terribly welcoming to him, there is a large concrete terrace deck shown on the east side facing the creek, a couple trees popped in there, it just doesn't feel like what he believes the goal of area is supposed to feel like. Dyer stated the building drawings make it looks like a prison, at least the part facing Prentiss Street. She added that it disturbs her that the Commission gets conceptual drawings which don't necessarily have anything to do with reality and then the Commission never sees what is approved, and the conceptual drawings don't meet their requirements. She noted if you compare the site plan to the image from the Riverfront Crossings District it is like an entirely different vision, and the Riverfront Crossings District Plan is what the Commission approved. In that example there is a curving sidewalk, a central stopping place. It bothers her that we would accept something far short of what the Master Plan shows. Freerks asked if there were any more questions for Staff. She acknowledged the applicant and told them they will get their chance to speak not to feel defeated, the Commission just wanted to lay out their concerns and go forward from there. Freerks opened the public discussion and asked the applicant to step forward, sign in and state their name. Kevin Digmann (Hodge Construction) asked Miklo to show some photos of existing conditions at Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 7 of 21 this location. Miklo said he did not have those on the computer in this presentation. Freerks said she looked online and has been by there many times so knows what it looks like now. Digmann asked to walk the Commission through this project because they have built similar buildings on the corner to the west. He pointed to the building at the bottom of Dubuque Street, the bottom left one, it is an L shape, actually revers L shape, and that building exists today and if anyone has driven by it they have received a lot of positive comments on it. The building in the middle is the very building similar to this project, looks pretty similar, none of the buildings are exactly alike but they use a lot of similar materials and characteristics. Freerks asked if they have a setback on the fourth floor. Digmann said they do have a small one and when they met with Staff they got a variance on how deep the setback had to be because the problem is, you have to understand when you build a building it is efficient to do a corridor down the center, you get units on both sides. So all of a sudden when you say you have to set one side so far back, it totally blows the floor plans, it blows the costs go up so much more because the structural systems become so different, it is easy to say this is what you should do but in reality it is very difficult and very expensive to do. Digmann noted that in the first two buildings they talk about some changes in materials, they really stick out, if they look at the one picture you can see how on the top floor it really is a big change in materials without a setback, there actually is a setback but it's only a few feet not the ten feet the Code asks for, which is what they did in the second building. And then the third building on Dubuque Street he pointed out they are working with The Housing Fellowship to do an affordable housing piece there, they have applied for State tax credits, so all these buildings will have similar characteristics to what this is. If they have driven by they will notice the look of this building does look and feel a lot like what exists there today. Digmann stated the challenge with this site is the creek they can't really do underground parking, they are doing at -grade parking, so the first level for the most part along the creek and alley really is a parking area, they have tried on Prentiss Street to make a big statement for what the building looks like as you enter. As far as the buffer, although they haven't gotten the exact engineering documents, this was designed by the engineer who laid this out for the floodway with the 30 foot buffer, hence why the building is cocked at a little bit of an angle. They also wanted to keep it as close to that side as they can, so obviously there is a little bit of a buffer between the existing buildings that are going up on Dubuque Street. So they are trying to keep it as close to the 30 foot buffer so that you don't have one side with all kinds of space and another smack up against the alley looking at the other buildings. So they are thinking of the residents. Digmann noted with the patio area, they did met with staff and talked about this with the idea to try to create that pedestrian street and some activities and try to create it so it is a common amenity for all of the people there as far as being able to have this outdoor patio area with some steps that come down. Digmann pointed out they never know what the future of the creek will be, there is a railroad track, and he doesn't think there is any near -term plans to have any sort of underpass cut through that railroad track. Digmann said as far as the pedestrian street, traffic in this project will all be going to Prentiss Street, there is nothing going south on this project, and as he stands here today he doesn't think there ever will be but that can change. Digmann stated that they have to start somewhere, and it gets so expensive to draw concepts before even finding out if they can go to the next level. He talked with Miklo today and understands the challenges, and they talked about meeting down at the creek to figure out what they need to do along the creek to enhance it and make it better. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 8 of 21 Digmann added as far as the building goes, it is there and he encourages all the Commission to go drive by and see what exists today. He noted because they have to raise the parking, it is really a three-story building and then the parking. Digmann also pointed out if they go around the top corner of the parking garage that was just built in that area it is a four story building and has no setback at all on the fourth floor. He's not saying "they didn't have to do it, we shouldn't have to do it" they are trying to comply. He had Miklo show images of the concept and how they are trying to make the big statement on Prentiss Street because they are looking at it with no other context and other buildings around so you can see a lot more of the building than you will on the ground, but going down Prentiss Street you are going down a pretty steep driveway, there is actually a single-family home sitting on the right side of the alleyway which you don't see, and the building will angle back to the south as you go back. Looking at the images, the top floor does have some setback and a big change in materials and cornice around there to give it more of that impression. Freerks asked if Digmann's other buildings in Riverfront Crossings have a 10 foot setback. Digmann confirmed they do not, they had a conversation about reducing the setback due to the change in materials, and the perception that when you look at it, it is not that visible because of what surrounds it. Miklo clarified that the building on the corner does have a 10 foot setback. Digmann said it is a 10 foot setback on the north side of the building but not on the pedestrian street, Dubuque Street. Digmann added that on the other building, the center one, that is where they went five stories and put a setback on the fifth story which is not all the way to 10 feet. Digmann stressed that everyone has to understand that it's not about just not trying to do it, he would do it in a second, it's just how it changes the floor plans and how expensive it gets to build to do that. Dyer stated there is no guarantee that they can build what they want. The Code requires a 10 foot set back, there is no guarantee you can build something that doesn't have a 10 foot setback. She said other developers have figured out how to do it. Freerks added if they want the height you have to go by Code and she is puzzled by how two buildings have appeared now that don't meet Code and now being asked about a third one. Digmann didn't want to argue but then how did the City get one built right across the street with the parking ramp that has zero setback. Freerks asked if Miklo or Howard if they wanted to address that. Howard replied that the Sabin Townhomes are the liner building for the municipal parking garage there so those units are only 20 feet deep and if a 10 foot setback was done on a liner building like that the units would only be 10 feet deep. Freerks remembers talking about that. Howard noted there is a specific adjustment for liner buildings like that which allows that to occur. Also for that building it was allowed because it was hiding a parking structure which is not a particularly pleasant thing to see so the building was allowed to be as tall as the parking structure so it would hide the structure from visibility from the street. Digmann noted that is the same situation as they are getting into with their building. You have a corridor down the middle and two equal size units on each side for all floors until you get to the top floor and with a corridor down the middle on side also has to come in so far and basically are taking what might be a 20 foot unit and sizing it back 10 feet. And working with staff they understand there may be some situations where it may work, have change in materials, really make it stand out, and have some leeway on some of that stuff. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 9 of 21 Freerks asked which staff he worked with on this design. Digmann said he worked with John Yapp and Doug Boothroy. Digmann also said they could have a long set of stairs coming out of second floor units but then it feels like that whole area is just for residents to have stairs down there, this way it becomes a common amenity for all the units. Freerks understands that but feels it is more what can be done with it to make it more desirable for people to want to spend time out there. She acknowledges that is more detailed oriented, for her the big thing is the setback, it is Code, it is what they ask other developers to do, and it seems unfair to her that some people are required to meet Code and other people are not for no good reason really. Freerks stated they did change some language in December but they tried to be very specific about that so if for some reason you absolutely couldn't meet the Code there was a good reason not just that it made it easier. She doesn't think that is what anyone here had in mind. Dyer added that the building could be designed quite differently and meet that requirement. Digmann doesn't disagree. He isn't here to debate this, he is just trying to move it forward that is a corner building where clearly from both angles you can kind of see the setback. He is saying for a building like this, to say every building has to be this way, there should always be cases where maybe it just doesn't make as much sense in one case as it does in another. Freerks commented that it seems to her that there are three out of four here where the case is being made that the setback is not needed on this block and she has concerns about it. The goal of Riverfront Crossings is to have smaller scale buildings in this district. Signs stated that was the concern, they keep seeing exceptions, exceptions, exceptions and a lot of time and effort, City resources and community input went into developing this district and the requirements in this district and they continually see request for exceptions and then pretty soon you have a block where three out of four of the buildings don't meet the Code and it gets very frustrating when they know what has gone into these Codes and it gets set aside. Digmann wanted to make the statement that the Commission is not here to approve the no setback, they are here to approve the zoning so they have to comply with the rules right. And then that will be up to City staff. Freerks interjected that then somebody in City staff has approved that twice to reduce the setback and she has concern about that. Digmann stated that the voice of that decision needs to go through City staff, he understands that the Commission does not like to see this but again he is not asking them to approve no setback, he is just asking them to rezone this property to what is in the Riverfront Crossings Code, in the map it says here is what we want to do, this is a start of what we want to do, we understand we have to subject to conditional zoning agreement which they will have to negotiate with the City. Freerks agreed but stated that they will get through the Commission but then get what they want from the City because whoever they are talking to is allowing this to happen. She doesn't know how this is happening but to her something is going on where they are continuing not even meeting the basic standards. Signs stated that while the Commission can't comment on the design, well we can comment on it, but to Digmann's point not decide on design. However Signs is more than happy to defer this application until the Commission gets more answer as to why the designs aren't being done correctly after they leave this desk. There does come a point where they just have to say it needs to stop and you may have just reached that point. Dyer noted that other developers are having to meet these requirements. Digmann stated he is not asking to do away with the setback. Freerks and Dyer interjected that yes he is. Digmann Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 10 of 21 pointed out this is a conceptual drawing, the application is for rezoning, and the Commission is not to approve the design. Freerks pointed out the with the Whistler project they did get a design and approved the rezoning with some great detail to the design, they actually talked about how many square foot of open space would be on the roof so there were things that were adhered to that. Digmann asked why they can't go on record tonight to say it is approved subject to the setback per the City Code. Martin said to back up just a little bit, she totally gets that they are here to do a rezoning however once Riverfront Crossings went through and they started getting applications historically they have set a precedent that they wanted to see more complete drawings, more substantial, not just concepts, that has been happening for the last couple of years. Freerks said that they are giving so much more by allowing this kind of upgrade to the zoning and so they have required that people show them more, it's not a typical South Johnson Street. Martin added that setback aside, they want to see more. Digmann understands and stated that when they send their plans in for design review, it's not a whole lot different than the concepts, it's not angled images, it's straight -on images, so what he is hearing is if he came back next month or whenever and that top floor was setback 10 feet we'd be fine. Freerks replied maybe or maybe not. She added that they've talked about amenities along the walkway so it is inviting. What they want to see is something that is of a higher caliber, it needs to be better than what you'd see normally, it is what they are expecting in the Riverfront Crossings. If you look through the Riverfront Crossings you can see all kinds of visuals that show the variations people use so there is something that is very different. Freerks added that the waterway is important, the flood area that is a key point to how the building is going to lay out on the lot and that will in turn play out in what kind of building you can build, how wide it can be. Digmann said that is what they have done, that is why the blue line is there. Freerks said they don't know for sure and that is why it needs to be checked by the engineers. Dyer said there is no engineering drawings, there is nothing to do with elevation of the land. Freerks stated they are not trying to pick on Digmann they just want some of the basics, he is not meeting what other developers are giving the Commission. Digmann stressed that his point is the Commission is saying there is a Riverfront Crossings Code out there that is to be followed. Freerks confirmed. Digmann said the Commission is also not happy that City staff is giving leeway on any of this. Freerks stated that is not what she said. Digmann stated that isn't it the City staff's job to enforce what is in the Code with the design. Freerks stated she will not debate that right now, it is a conversation they may have later in the meeting regarding what is occurring, it is an ongoing problem with minimums not being met, what she is asking of Digmann is interest in the flood area, more specifics on how the building is going to be laid out, and the fact that there is not the basic requirement for setback on the fourth floor. Hektoen added that the Commission does have the authority to impose conditions to satisfy public needs created by the rezoning, there is a lot of language in the Comprehensive Plan upon which you can formulate. Freerks added they can require many things if they want to. Hensch stated he actually thinks they are pretty close, the building at the corner of Prentiss Street and Dubuque Street is pretty great. Just stick with what the Riverfront Crossings is asking and the one paragraph in the staff report about Ralston Creek development, if the intent or spirit Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 11 of 21 of that is followed for that area in front of the creek he thinks they are really close. The point is perhaps that they are trying to draw the line about fewer exceptions. Digmann doesn't have a problem with that he feels that if it's in the book, and this is what the zone is, then it is, and then it's up to staff or whoever and he doesn't have to spend a lot of money, more money than he's already spent, to try to come in here to see if the Commission will approve something. Dyer explained that he knows what the rules are. Hensch concurred, the Code is there and this representation presented tonight doesn't reflect the Code. Dyer added that other developers invest a good deal more in their presentations to Planning and Zoning. Digmann apologized and noted he did meet with staff on this, although they were prior staff, and this was the feedback they got to move forward. Freerks feels if they put a little more energy into making something a little more exceptional, especially the way that public area is just not a slab of cement because having this be very pedestrian friendly, especially utilizing the creek area, and then just going by the Code in terms of Riverfront Crossings and having that setback is very important. Digmann asked what her definition of pedestrian friends is. What kind of amenities do you look for that make if more pedestrian? Freerks said there is no rail even there. Digmann said it would have a railing around it. Martin said the Comprehensive Plan will contain an image of what was in mind for the area so something along that vision. Dyer suggested townhouses along there, saying it would be more appealing. Freerks asked what the limitation period was on this. Miklo said they have until March 12, so it can be deferred until the next meeting. Freerks stated they can get to a point here, she acknowledged that Digmann has done lots of great things around town so don't feel defeated, but what was presented tonight doesn't even meet the minimum. Hensch stated that he applauds the desire for trying to do improvements along Ralston Creek, he likes that people are taking it seriously as an ecological feature rather than a drainage ditch, and unfortunately since you are one of the first developments to incorporate along Ralston Creek you are going to be held as the example of how to do it right. Freerks said they should be excited to see what they can do there. Digmann said they will work on the setback and see what they can do on the pedestrian space. Dyer also requested more information on the topography of the land and how the building will set into it and the flood plain. Freerks stressed for Digmann to talk to Miklo as he is a great resource, and the Commission likes his ideas generally. Freerks closed the public hearing. Hensch moved to recommend approval of deferring REZ18-00003 until the next meeting. Martin seconded the motion. Martin commented about three thoughts she has on this. She understands builders wanting "here's the Code, here's the stamp, here's what you build" but this is the opportunity, especially in Riverfront Crossings to make sure that they are holding people to a standard to beautify our city and we don't want everything to look the same. She understands from a developer's point of view the cost concern, but that is not the Commission's concern, their concern is the integrity of preservation of this community. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 12 of 21 Signs goes back to the fact that the Code is there, and it is very specific in the Riverfront Crossings District and this isn't it. Freerks added if there is anything in the language that they changed recently that is making this happen... will discuss at the end of the meeting because she has specific questions on things she would like to have answered. Howard said the language updated at the last meeting was with regard to upper level step backs allowed by a minor adjustment to any district of Riverfront Crossings and did give quite a bit more leeway to what could be adjusted by staff. Miklo added that there is some criteria that is has to meet and if the step back is not there, there has to be other design features to visually break up the mass of the building. Freerks wondered if maybe that is the problem, that people think they can just doll up the top level with another color or cornice and actually that is not at all what they had in mind and if they are in anyway confusing people they maybe need to revisit that because that was not the intention when they made that change. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. CODE AMENDMENT ITEMS: Discussion of amendments to Title 14, Zoning, to address changes to state law regarding occupancy of residential dwellings. Howard shared the PowerPoint regarding the changes, it is quite lengthy because there are a lot of little changes happening to the zoning ordinance. In January 2018 the state legislature changed State Code to prohibit any municipality to enforce any regulation that limits occupancy of rental property based on the existence of familial relationships. Howard noted that it a common way to address occupancy across the United States so it has been a little bit of a struggle for a lot of communities across the state of Iowa, particularly the cities that have large colleges or universities. Freerks asked if other states are also making this change. Howard said she is not aware of any other state having this kind of restriction imposed by the state legislature. Howard stated the City Council considered a number of changes in December that addressed the Housing Code and specifically made some changes there. The goals for the recent changes to the Housing Code and Zoning Code are to establish a balance between the short- term rental opportunities for students and long-term housing options for more permanent residents in the city and try to come up with alternative means that they used to be able to rely on a specific formula of how many people could live within a single-family house or duplex unit. Howard recapped the Housing Code changes because they do not come before the Planning & Zoning Commission but she wanted to make them aware of them. These changes include a cap on the number of single family and duplex rentals allowed in neighborhoods close to the UI campus. The City set up a rental permit district and there are certain number of those districts that exceeded the rental permit allowance of the 30% cap on the number of rental units in each districts. So for many of the areas that are close to campus far exceed that 30% cap so no more new rental permits shall be issued in those districts, with some exceptions. That was the big change in the Housing Code. Additionally the City established a limit on the amount space within a dwelling that can be used as bedrooms, and a requirement for a minimum amount of Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 13 of 21 shared living space (living, dining, kitchen areas) within the dwelling based on the number of bedrooms in the unit. The idea here is for single-family residences and duplexes that are supposed to be single-family in character not be chopped up and lose shared living space to make more bedrooms. Finally, a number of other requirements and enhanced enforcement procedures were added to improve the safety and security of dwelling units in anticipation that occupancies will increase. Howard moved onto the Zoning Code changes and began with a little background on how they organized the residential use categories in the Zoning Ordinance. Right now there are two types of residential units in Iowa City, "Household Living Uses" or "Group Living Uses." Household Living Uses are single-family homes, duplexes, multi -family buildings and a small group of these would be the group households. Howard noted that they are changing nothing with regards to the group households (Systems houses, group homes, elder group homes) that have very specific definitions in the State Code and the Iowa City Code mirrors the State Code. Therefore any changes do not affect the group homes. Group Living uses are larger in scale group living environments (nursing homes, group care facilities, rooming houses, fraternal group living). The distinction between Household Living and Group Living is that members of a household live together as a single housekeeping unit, people are living together as a unit and sharing responsibilities and expenses of the household and all areas of the home are open to all members of the household. GroupLiving Use such as a rooming house, individuals have their own private living space and do not typically share household expenses, supplies, vehicles, and the like. Howard explained that there are different zoning requirements for these different residential uses. The City had to change the definition of household however, by eliminating the typical means of defining a "household"(by familial status), it is much more difficult to determine whether a use is a Single Family Use or whether it is a rooming house. Before the City could use a specific number and if it went beyond that number of unrelated people it would no longer be classified as a single-family house. With that going away, it become grayer and the City will need to rely on other methods to prevent overcrowded conditions and inappropriately scaled dwellings intended solely to maximum residential occupancy without regard to the character, livability or long term stability of the neighborhood. Howard addressed the changes to the Zoning Code proposed in the Staff Report: 1. Because they have changed the definition of Household over the years, it used to allow for up to five unrelated people to live together in certain zones, and then it was reduced down to a limit of three. Over those years because there were exiting units those rental permits were "grandfathered." Since there will no longer be a stated limit on the number of unrelated persons within a unit, there is no longer a need to grandfather existing rental occupancies, so these sections of the zoning code should be deleted. 2. There is a cross reference in each of the Occupancy Sections in the Zoning Ordinance to the Housing Code because now the two Codes will work together to regulate occupancy. 3. They have amended the parking requirement for single-family and duplexes. Previously they were partly related to the number of unrelated persons living in the household and that is changed to number of adults in a household because children don't drive and it made sense to regulate the number of parking spaces required with the number of adults. This will keep the parking requirements similar to what they are today for single- family and duplexes uses. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 14 of 21 4. A change to the occupancy standard is proposed for accessory apartments, deleting reference to the household definition that was tied to familial status and establishing an occupancy limit of two individuals. Note that accessory apartments are only allowed or owner -occupied properties and are limited to one bedroom. Martin asked how come the City can limit that occupancy but not the others. Howard said it is complicated when talking about individuals because of children versus adults. The accessory apartments are a secondary use to a single-family owner -occupied house. 5. There is a change to the rear setback requirements for single-family and duplex uses, but is applied only to certain zones in the Central and Downtown Planning Districts, which are the zones closest to The University of Iowa campus, most affected by the student market. It is also the areas where there are more traditional neighborhood patterns, gridded street patterns, similar block sizes, similar lots sizes, alleys in most situations, etc. This is something that was recommended by the form -based code consultants, Opticos, after looking at what was happening in the community. People were taking single-family homes and adding onto the back and extending them out to take up a large part of the rear yard which is not typical for the pattern of development in these single-family neighborhoods. Howard did note there are some RS-5 areas in these districts but they are limited to such changes due to the historical overlay on these districts. Martin asked if someone was to remove one of the back duplex parts of one of those houses, could they build a garage at that back end, with the new setback requirement in place. Howard said because most of those homes have an alley in the back, the typical pattern would be for a detached garage which will have its own setback. If they were to build an attached garage it would have to fit within the new setback requirement as it is measured as part of the house. They can attach a detached garage to a house with a breezeway. 6. The side setback for multi -family and group living uses is increased to 10 feet to be consistent with the standard in Riverfront Crossings. This will ensure that there is at least 20 feet between multi -family buildings on abutting lots. Similarly, the rear setback in the PRM Zone is changed to be consistent with the standard in the Riverfront Crossings District. The current standards have resulted in the close spacing of multi -family buildings, such as along S. Johnson and S. Van Buren Streets, creating crowded conditions and concerns about privacy, safety, and livability for residents. 7. The number of bedrooms in attached single family and duplex units is limited to 4. This is a clear and objective standard that will be easy to administer and will help to control occupancy to a reasonable level for these housing types. 8. To mirror the change made in the Housing Code, the minimum bedroom size in multi- family uses is increased from 70 square feet to 100 square feet. Bedrooms that exceed 225 square feet or with any dimension greater than 16 feet will be counted as two or more bedrooms. This will help control parking issues as well. 9. A new minimum open space requirement is proposed for all household types, including single family, duplexes, multi -family and group living uses. For multi -family and group Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 15 of 21 living uses, the open space requirement mirrors the requirement and standards currently applied in the Riverfront Crossings District at 10 square feet per bedroom, but not less than 400 square feet. For detached single family uses, a minimum of 500 square feet of usable open space is required in the rear yard. For duplexes, 300 square feet of usable open space per unit is required in the rear yard. For attached single family (zero lot line and townhouses), 150 square feet of open space is required in the rear yard. To provide relief in cases for unusually constrained lots or lots with little rear yard space, such as reverse corner lots, infill lots, oddly shaped lots, and similar, an option to request a minor modification to these standards is provided. Freerks asked if there is any language regarding if the open space can be impervious surfaces. Howard said it is stated that the open space for single-family homes and duplexes has to be in the rear yard and pervious surfaces, it cannot be paved, patios and decks will not be counted towards open space. 10. There is a use classification system in the Zoning Ordinance that helps identify the criteria and characteristics of each use category and so they have amended the descriptions of the residential use category to provide a little more clarity on what is meant by single-family home or Household Living. For household living, added language introduces the term "single housekeeping unit'. In the "exceptions" section of Household Living, it also clarifies that if there is more than one residential lease issued per dwelling unit or if there are locks installed on bedroom doors that create de facto rooming units where an individual resident can prevent other residents from entering his/her private room, then the use is classified as a Group Living Use. 11. In the definitions chapter of the Zoning Code, in addition to amending the definition of "household" so it no longer has anything about family status and added the reference to "single housekeeping unit'. They also added a definition of "adult" to persons age 18 or over and clarified the definitions of "roomer," "rooming house", "rooming unit," and "farm dwelling." 12. In addition to the zoning code changes, the Council will be asked to add several clauses to the Housing Code (Chapter 17-5), that address occupancy limits for single family and duplex uses that do not meet the minimum parking or open space standards in the zoning code. If someone is coming in for a new rental permit, changing from an owner - occupied to a rental, the unit will be reviewed and must be in compliance with the open space and parking requirements. And finally, a clause is proposed to clarify that for existing single family and duplex rental units where the percentage of bedroom space within the unit exceeds 35%, the use of those bedrooms may continue, but no additional bedroom space may be added unless the unit is brought into full compliance with the standard. Staff recommends amending Title 14, Zoning Code, and Chapter 17-5, Housing Code, as described in the staff memo and as indicated on the attached pages of the memo. Freerks asked moving forward how will this all be calculated, will it only be for new permit requests. Howard confirmed that is true, that in cases of zoning changes all previous permits are grandfathered in, it is only if someone is asking for something new. Laverman noted that information on these changes can be found on the City's website and Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 16 of 21 YouTube channels under rental permit caps. Freerks asked about cottages, and Howard said that clause was just for Riverfront Crossings and is likely not to be an issues as Riverfront Crossings will more high density. Freerks had a comment about the minor modification for open space requirements and has concerns about abuse of that requirement, but is glad that notification will be given to neighbors if a minor modification is applied for. Howard said there is a distinction for minor modifications. In the Riverfront Crossings Code it is called a minor adjustment, and that is done through an administrative review committee, but the minor modification is set up for the whole Zoning Code and a hearing date is set and notice given to surrounding property owners. It is still staff administering the hearing and making the decision but there is an opportunity for public input. Martin asked if the notifications go to the renters that are nearby. Miklo doesn't believe so, just to the property owners. Freerks suggested a notification sign put in the yard as well so people would know. Miklo believes they do put signs up and will check on that. Freerks questioned Amend Chapter 17-5. Howard noted that she did hand out at the beginning of the meeting a sheet that would substitute the language that was in the Staff Report in the agenda packet. They realized there was a sentence that was in the first paragraph that should have been in the last paragraph where they are talking about new rental permits. The City didn't want to make so that someone that had an existing rental permit, that didn't meet the open space requirement, loses their permit but to let them know they cannot enlarge. Freerks also asked about the bedrooms not exceeding the 35% being subject to administrative review. Howard explained that there needed to be a change for reasonable exceptions. Freerks opened the public hearing. Nick Psihavos (UI Student) is interested in the Code changes and what the goals of the Commission and Planning Department looking for with neighborhoods and how to integrate students and families and obtain good relationships between homeowners and renters. Freerks stated that none of this can guarantee good relationships, but good rules and regulations can help facilitate it. Hektoen gave Savois a copy of the Code which explains the problem and the goals as a good resource. Howard noted that in general the City is trying to keep a balance in these neighborhoods that are single-family in character and close to the University. Miklo also added the City Zoning Code does have areas where the allowance for higher density is allowed, the problem is when you introduce a large number of people into a lower density there are issues (with parking, nuisances, traffic, etc.). Dyer stated that another objective is so families can live closer to the University and downtown as well. Freerks closed the public hearing Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 - Formal Meeting Page 17 of 21 Hensch moved to recommend approval of the amendments to Title 14, Zoning Code, and Chapter 17-5, Housing Code, as described in the staff memo and as indicated on the attached pages of the memo including the amendment that was distributed at this evenings meeting. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 5-0. Freerks read a statement of appreciation for Karen Howard who was leaving her position in Iowa City to take a new position in Cedar Falls, Iowa. URBAN RENEWAL ITEM: Discussion of Proposed Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan located between North Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien. Wendy Ford (City of Iowa City Economic Development Coordinator) stated that at the last meeting on February 6, 2018, the City Council approved a resolution of necessity which starts the process to establish an Urban Renewal Area and a TIFF District. This particular one is the Foster Road Urban Renewal Area and Ford showed a map of the area. It is just south of 1-80, east of Dubuque Street, and west of Prairie du Chien. The City has been working with the developers in this area who desire to build the road connecting Dubuque Street to Prairie Du Chien in order to be able to develop the rest of the properties. The developers, as forecasted in the North District Plan, are seeking financial assistance from the City to build the road. The City can assist in the development of this road, and sees the public benefit to this road as being a connector between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien to facilitate better transportation, better emergency responses, and access by and to other neighborhoods. Ford noted there are many public benefits in this project. Ford showed the area which will be developed as recently approved in a Planning & Zoning meeting, and noted that this development and street connection are in line with the Comprehensive Plan and that is why it was approved for rezoning. Ford explained that the Tax Increment financing aspect of this project depends on the pieces of the project along Foster Road (a series of townhomes and a larger senior living building). The Tax Increment that those projects would create then would generate the revenue that would assist in the cost sharing of the road from Dubuque Street to Prairie du Chien. Ford explained that the charge of the Commission make a recommendation to the Council about whether this Urban Renewal Area fits within and complies with the Comprehensive Plan. This is one step to happen before a March 20 hearing, the other step is that the City holds a taxing consultation with representatives from the County and School District to talk about the implications of the TIF on budgets. Hensch asked the length of Foster Road extension. Ford said she believes it is around 1500 feet. Hensch asked because the estimated cost is $4 million and that seems extravagant. Ford explained it includes all the public infrastructure that goes along with the construction of the road (water, sewer, stormwater). Hensch asked about eligibility of the TIF, what it is based on. Ford replied that all TIF Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 18 of 21 districts must be based on some finding of blight or economic development or slum situation and in this case it is an economic development area. It is the only instance in which the Iowa Code allows the use of TIF in an economic development (non -blighted) area for non- LMI residential development and it comes with two distinct conditions not applicable to other Urban Renewal Areas. One is that it only lasts 10 years. The second requirement is that for the City to be able to TIF generated by those buildings the City has to split the increment that comes out of that (in this case 45% and 55%). The 45% being equivalent to Johnson County that qualifies as LMI, and put that 45% into the affordable housing fund. The other 55% can be used for the cost sharing elements of this project. Freerks asked where the other TIF districts are in the City. Ford said there are 12 districts, there are several that go along the industrial area that is lined by railroad on the north end and Highway 6 on the south end (Proctor & Gamble area out towards Highway 6), there is another one at Highway 6 and includes the Pepperwood Plaza area, one at Towncrest, the large one is the City/University Urban Renewal Area which encompasses both downtown and Riverfront Crossings, Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Area, Moss Ridge and finally Sycamore Mall/First Avenue. Ford noted that not all of them are active and a couple have never been tapped for Tax Increment Financing at all, they are just set up to be ready. Freerks opened the public discussion. Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public discussion. Signs moved to forward a written recommendation to the City Council stating that the Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, and conforms with the general plan for the development of the City of Iowa City. Hensch seconded the motion. Hensch stated in general he is not a fan of TIFs because as an example this project may bring 100 students to this area to attend Iowa City Schools but for 10 years no money will be going to the School District, however he does feel the public good is very strong here by the development of this road as there is a severe need for it. He also is encouraged by seeing the funding that will go into affordable housing. Freerks said that TIFs often get a bad rap because they are so often abused but she has seen the numbers before and Iowa City is very careful in the way that they use TIFs and not abuse them, so she is in favor. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 18, 2018 Hensch moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 18, 2018 Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 19 of 21 PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Freerks wanted to discuss the items that are being approved that don't meet Code. This evening the gentleman said he had a couple of buildings that didn't have step backs that fall in the area where they are required. Freerks acknowledged they made that change to the Code in October and was unsure how far along those buildings were when that Code change was approved, it he took advantage of that. Hektoen said she was not aware of the timing. Martin believed those buildings were pretty much done. Freerks is concerned then how this happened because it is clearly laid out in the Code. Freerks would like to follow through on this. They have also talked about landscaping not being installed in commercial areas as required and some of the issues with that and this seems to be even a bigger issue to her if Code is not being met and some type of waiver is occurring. It is important to her that the City of Iowa City ask the same of each applicant as they come forward and for people to be able to anticipate and be able to understand what they are required to do. Martin would like to at least have a clear explanation as to why something was adjusted. She acknowledges there may be a variance of some degree on something at some point but what was the give and take for that variance. Freerks noted that the City just gave that valve to them, it wasn't there before so she is puzzled why this occurred. What she is thinking is if they could just back up through Riverfront Crossings she is interested in seeing if anyone is not using the setbacks and is also interested in how people are utilizing the language, or if it has even been used. She would like to follow up on that. All Commissioners agreed. Miklo clarified that Freerks was asking for a report on any previous minor modifications and noted it may take some time to put together. Hektoen said it would be more in the minor adjustment category opposed to minor modifications. Freerks said if there are issues or they see a flood of things that haven't or are not meeting Code they need to think about how they can fix it, whether it is the language or what it is. Martin asked if a building is built and has received its certificate of occupancy but is later on realized to have not been in compliance with Code and there is nothing in writing to explain why that happened, is there anything that can be done or does the developer just plead ignorance. Hektoen said the City can cite the developer for not meeting the Zoning Code and they would receive a municipal infraction. Hektoen said it would all depend on the violation. Freerks said it appears that someone is giving a green light to these things, it appears that way because otherwise these projects wouldn't be getting off the ground, or into the ground. Code is Code. Dyer stated it seems as if there is an objective, not just in Riverfront Crossings, to fill up every single inch of space with building rather than articulate them nicely along the landscape and there is no guarantee you can use up every inch of space. Miklo suggested that over the next several months whenever there is a minor adjustment after it's been approved, staff could inform the Commission of what's been done. Freerks would love that, stating it just helps them better understand the Code and how things are being utilized. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 20 of 21 She doesn't think it is even a punishment for anything or a check and balance, although that is a positive outcome perhaps, but thinks it is wise planning. Hensch likes what Miklo proposes because (1) he will find it educational and (2) he firmly believes there are sometimes adjustments that need to be made so he would like to learn why some of those things were done and then the Commission can consider them upfront sometimes. Signs noted that based on the application tonight it seems that there is a disconnect somewhere and he things it behooves all of them to figure out where it is. Freerks noted that they have made other people do all these things and she doesn't want Iowa City to be known as inconsistent. Dyer is also concerned that some folks come in with conceptual drawings that are intended to be close to what is planned and others rip them out of a book or something. Signs agreed that was a great observation and some applicants go above and beyond to help the Commission visualize and this one was far short of that. Freerks asked if Miklo would have time for this in the future. Miklo said once they are up to full staff, but he will advise the committee that this is a request. Freerks stressed it was a unanimous request. Miklo said as minor adjustments occur he will try to report back at the next meeting. Freerks also wants to look backwards at previous cases, Miklo said that may take a little time. Signs made record that as of last Friday he has stepped down from the role of President of the Affordable Housing Coalition due to his new work responsibilities, but he does remain on the Board. ADJOURNMENT: Signs moved to adjourn. Dyerseconded. A vote was taken and motion carried 5-0. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2017 - 2018 6/1 (W.S) 6/7 6/15 7/6 7/20 8/3 8/17 9/7 9/21 10/5 10/19 11/2 12/7 12/21 1/4 1/18 2/15 DYER, CAROLYN X X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X FREERKS, ANN X X X X X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X O/E X HENSCH, MIKE X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MARTIN, PHOEBE X X O/E X X X X X X X X X X O/E O/E X X PARSONS, MAX X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X X O/E SIGNS, MARK X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X THEOBALD, JODIE X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X X O/E KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a Member MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2018 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING EM MA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Ann Freerks, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Max Parsons, Jodie Theobald, Mark Signs MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Sylvia Bochner, Sara Hektoen, Bob Miklo OTHERS PRESENT: Quentin Pitzen, Laureen Ipsen, Ross Nusser, Nancy Purington, Rick Stephenson, Mark Tade, Brian Vogel RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. CALL TO ORDER: Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. DEVELOPMENT ITEM SUB18-00002: Discussion of an application submitted by University Lake Partners, II for the preliminary plat of Forest Hills Estates, a 53.29-acre 5-lot subdivision with 4 residential lots and 1 commercial office lot locate south of Interstate 80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road. Miklo indicated that this item should be deferred, as Engineering is reviewing the updated plat and stormwater management plans for compliance with City codes. Freerks opened the public hearing. Quentin Pitzen (2040 Tanglewood) asked whether the commercial lot would have access through the western part of the parcel. Miklo explained that the western portion of the parcel closest to 1-80 would be an outlot for open space. The Commercial Office (CO-1) lot would be at the intersection of Prairie Du Chien Road and the extension of Foster Road. Pitzen expressed a concern that the additional traffic on Foster Road near Dubuque Street would make it difficult for residents of the neighborhood that is located on Meadow Ridge Lane, Ventura Avenue and Tanglewood Street to drive out of the neighborhood. He asked if they City and any plans for the intersection of the Dubuque Street Frontage Road and Foster Road. Miklo said he would review the question with the City Engineer and report back. Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 2 of 10 Laureen Ipsen (1710 Prairie Du Chien Road) asked about the width of the Foster Road extension. Miklo answered that it would be 36 foot wide and would have two travel lanes with protected bike lanes in each direction and sidewalks on both sides of the street. Freerks closed the public discussion. Hensch made a motion to defer SUB18-00002 to the March 15 meeting. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REZONING ITEM REZ18-00003: Discussion of an application submitted by Hodge Construction for a rezoning of approximately 1.1 acres from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX) zone for property located at 225 & 225'/2 E. Prentiss Street. Miklo said that the applicant has requested that this item be deferred to the March 15 meeting to allow time to revise the concept plan. Hensch made a motion to defer REZ18-00003 to the March 15 meeting. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REZONING ITEM REZ18-00002: Discussion of an application submitted by Ross Nusser for a rezoning of approximately 1.89 acres from Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) to Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM-12) located at 1705 Prairie Du Chien Road. Walz began the staff report by showing an aerial of the area and a map showing zoning of the surrounding area. She discussed the current land use and zoning and discussed the proposed RM-12 zoning, which would allow a maximum of 30 units on this property based on lot area. The applicant has not submitted a concept plan for development and it is not known whether this density can be achieved. She mentioned the potential for sensitive areas on the property and indicated the applicant does not intend to develop areas with sensitive features. She noted that the property may contain sensitive areas —slopes and or groves of trees. She discussed the North District Plan, which states that with the development of Foster Road, new development could occur in this area and this property could be redeveloped as multi -family. She then reviewed recent amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to address resident displacement. While the policy does not technically apply to this property because it has fewer than 12 units, the applicant has taken a number of steps to communicate and gather input from the residents, including contacting residents in person, holding a meeting for residents, compiling a list of Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 3 of 10 resources, offering no less than 120 days' notice for relocation, and working with the City and other sources to identify funds for relocation to assist residents. Staff recommends approval, subject to a condition that the applicant provides residents with 120 days of notice for relocation. Freerks asked whether there is a concept plan indicating what new development would be on this property. Walz indicated that this had not been submitted and applicant was still deciding how he would develop the property. This had been the topic of discussion at the Good Neighbor meeting where he gathered input from the neighbors. Martin asked whether there were notes from the neighborhood meeting. Walz said that she had attended the meeting for the neighborhood meeting for surrounding residents. Neighbors who attended had been generally supportive though they expressed concern for the residents of the trailer park. She noted that the applicant would be able to speak to the concerns heard at the meeting for residents of the property proposed for rezoning Freerks asked what could be developed on the property under the current RS-12 zone. Walz responded that in terms of detached single-family homes, the development potential would be limited without encroaching into sensitive areas. Miklo noted that the RS-12 would allow for a small number of townhomes on lots of 3,000 square feet and duplexes on lots of 6,000 square feet. This would require an alley. Freerks opened the public hearing. Ross Nusser (applicant) spoke concerning relocation of the residents of the mobile home park and his frustration that not enough is done to ensure smooth transitions for the residents, some of whom have lived here for 30-40 years. Because of the extension of Foster Road, redevelopment of this property is likely and he is concerned that the residents could be forced to relocate with short notice if the property redevelops without a rezoning. He discussed his meetings with residents of the subject property and the surrounding neighborhood, including a good neighbor meeting. Commissioners asked for minutes from the meeting for trailer park residents, but Ross responded that none were taken. The commission asked for more information on whether they could require financial assistance for relocation of residents. Walz deferred to the City Attorney. Goers indicated that while the trailer park fell beneath the 12-unit threshold in the comprehensive plan, the spirit of the plan was to ensure that residents of affordable units such as this were accommodated fairly. So long as any assistance was in scale with the impact of the rezoning, it could be attached as a condition. Nusser noted that some of the residents were present. Commission asked him about more specific concept plans for the site. He responded that he was focused on the issue of relocation but agreed to prepare more detailed plans if deferred until the March 15'" meeting. Nancy Purington (1706 Prairie Du Chien Road) spoke about her concerns about the traffic on Prairie Du Chien Road. Her property is directly across from the subject property. She reported Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 10 high speeds on Prairie Du Chien and difficulty turning into/out of her driveway. She is concerned that this may get worse when Foster Road is extended and if additional density is added on the subject property. She requested that a traffic study be conducted in this general area with information on traffic counts and speeds. She also expressed her preference that multi -family housing on the subject property not exceed 2-story because no buildings in the surrounding area are taller than 2 stories. Laureen Ipsen (1710 Prairie Du Chien Road) also spoke about traffic concerns on Prairie Du Chien, especially with the extension of Foster Road. She asked about the possibility of multi- family housing on the redeveloped site having access from Foster Road. She asked if Foster Road will be a wider street than Prairie Du Chien; staff responded that it will be (2-lanes of traffic with buffered bike lanes). She was concerned about adding density in an area with traffic issues. Curt Vanclerpen (Dubuque Street) is one of the owners of the mobile home park. He said that he had not intended to give residents short notice, however, the infrastructure at the trailer park was in need of major improvement. He discussed maintenance issues related to sanitary sewer and water lines which contribute to the need to redevelop the area. He noted that a year ago the City said that the extension of Foster Road was at least seven years away and he believed he would need to make substantial upgrades to water and sewer to keep the park going. When the recent decision came to build Foster Road he realized that it was an opportunity for him to avoid making these substantial repairs. He reported making repairs to the sewer lines in December, but states that these lines are very old and could stop working in the near future, which would displace residents with little notice. He expressed concern about this relocation, but stated that continuing to maintain the mobile home park is not feasible. He noted that there was no place in Iowa City that is more affordable to live than his trailer park, but the necessary improvements would require him to raise rent. Rick Stevenson (853 St. Anne's Drive) also noted the speed and volume of traffic on Prairie du Chien Road and requested any increased density have driveway access onto Foster Road. Mark Tade (1706 Prairie du Chien Road): He noted that he lives several hundred feet from the Interstate but the sound of traffic is quite intense. He said it was not possible to hold a conversation in his back yard during the summer. He said he thought it was important to preserve any trees in the area as they offer some buffer from the noise. Miklo noted that the Foster Road rezoning preserves a large number of wooded area and that the City's subdivision regulations require a 300-foot buffer from the Interstate for new residential structures. Nusser spoke again and expressed his desire to work with residents but his need for some direction from the Commission. He indicated that the rezoning would allow him to better determine what options he could provide to assist with relocation. Several commissioners expressed the need for more information from the developer, both in terms of the proposed development and a relocation plan. Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 5 of 10 Dyer expressed a concern that the applicant had not presented a plan for relocation or a plan for how he would develop the property. She said it makes it difficult for the Commission to make a decision when there are so many unknowns. Signs indicated that they felt they could make a better recommendation in terms of relocation plan if they had some idea from the developer and the currents residents what the needs were and what the developer felt he could reasonably afford. Commissioners acknowledged that redevelopment was a matter of time and that everyone involved was trying to be fair. Freerks stated that there was a need to know how this new development would fit into the neighborhood and that usually such re -zonings were accompanied by a concept plan of some sort. She understood that the applicant had the best of intentions and was sensitive to the neighborhood but that the Commission had been disappointed by some developments in the past and this would be the first multi -family in this neighborhood so it was important to get it right. Nusser reiterated his willingness to come forward with a plan and requested to defer to March 15. He stated that there were two issues: the redevelopment of the property and the difficult circumstance of relocating the residents and that he wished to address both. Hensch moved to recommend approval of deferring REZ18-00002 until the March 15 meeting. Signs seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REZONING ITEM REZ17-00015: Discussion of an application submitted by Cardinal Pointe West, LLC for a rezoning of approximately 7.84 acres from Interim Development Research Development Park (IDRP) to Low Density Multifamily (RM-12) located west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road. Bochner stated this property is currently zoned Interim Development Research Development Park (IDRP) which is a designation given to undeveloped land when that land does not have the infrastructure necessary for development. At this time infrastructure is in place for this property so it is appropriate to rezone but the Interim Development -Research Park indicates that was a foreseen use. The proposed zoning for this lot is Low Density Multi -Family (RM-12) which allows for both high density single- family housing and low density multi -family housing to provide a diverse variety of housing options. Because of this mixture, attention to site and building design is important in this zone to ensure compatibility. The applicant has submitted a Sensitive Areas Site Plan that shows three multi -family building on this parcel which contain a total of 108 1- and 2-bedroom units (36 units per building). All three buildings will have access from a driveway off Deer Creek Road with parking provided under the building and in the surface lot located between buildings. Bochner showed images of the current state of the property and then the proposed sensitive areas site plan. The zoning ordinance indicates that multifamily buildings should be oriented with at least one facade facing a public or private street or an interior courtyard. As shown currently this proposal doesn't meet that standard but the applicant indicated they will apply for a minor modification due to sensitive features on the property and steep slopes on the Camp Cardinal Boulevard frontage. Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 6 of 10 Bochner stated that with regards to the Comprehensive Plan, this property is located within the Northwest Planning District, one of two districts for which a detailed plan has not been drafted and instead refers to the Clear Creek Master Plan which was adopted in 2002. This Master Plan indicates that the areas adjacent to Highway 218 are appropriate for office park or research uses to buffer residential uses from the noise and fumes produced by the highway. However the 1997 Comprehensive Plan recognized that with the establishment of the Oakdale Campus north of Interstate 80 there might be limited need for additional offices and research uses in this area. The plan also recognized the topographical and infrastructural limitations of the area, and therefore, supported clustered development that would result in pedestrian friendly neighborhoods with minimal disturbance of the sensitive areas. In terms of capability with the neighborhood, the majority of the property surrounding this area is currently undeveloped, there is a subdivision just north of this area that will have a mix of housing types. The proximity to Highway 218 poses compatibility issues with residential uses. Iowa City's subdivision regulations address health issues associated with noise and air pollution produced by major roadways by requiring a minimum 300' buffer between Highway 218 and residential development. Because this application is for a rezoning, rather than a subdivision, the regulation does not apply. However, a condition may be attached to the rezoning in order to address the concerns associated with the proximity to Highway 218. Staff recommends this rezoning be conditioned upon approval of a plan signed by an acoustical engineer prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure that roadway noise is mitigated in the interior of the buildings for any buildings located within 300feet of the right-of-way of the highway. This plan should include sound mitigating construction techniques, such masonry construction and sound - dampening windows, along with the planting of trees to form a buffer between the highway and buildings. Bochner noted this site has sensitive areas including steep and critical slopes and woodlands. Bochner stated that the Commission had been given revised plans that have come in after the staff report was drafted, so there have been some changes to the amount of sensitive areas that will be disrupted due to the calculations to the sensitive areas. In the new plans, 45.7% of the steep slopes on the property being disturbed, 19.6 % of critical slopes, and 29.5% of woodlands. The Sensitive Areas Site Plan includes construction limits that indicate the portion of the lot that may be developed. A landscaping plan shows where trees and shrubs will be planted within the development area. With regards to traffic implications, existing road infrastructure, which is improved to City standards up to the driveway on Deer Creek Road, will be sufficient to serve the proposed density of the development. North of the proposed driveway, Deer Creek Road is unimproved and dead ends at River Products quarry property located in Coralville. Developable land to the north will not connect into Deer Creek Road, therefore the extension of right-of-way improvements to the street and extension of sidewalk north of the driveway are not recommended by staff. In terms of parking, the site plan shows 171 parking spaces which is the minimum requirement based on the proposed number of units. The majority of these spaces will be provided in structured parking provided on the lower level of each building with the rest in a surface lot between the buildings. Bochner also noted another change in the plans that were distributed to the Commission this evening is that the fire department requires a wider driveway (minimum 26 feet) to accommodate for fire apparatus to reach the height of the proposed buildings, which has been satisfied in the updated plan. Overall, the proposed rezoning of the subject area to Low -Density Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 7 of 10 Multi -family Residential (RM-12) is appropriate provided that the a pplicantensures that the effects of highway noise are mitigated for the interior of these buildings. Although the Clear Creek Master Plan designated this area for office use to buffer nearby residential uses, the Comprehensive Plan states that demand for office space may be limited and residential use may be an alternative use. Freerks asked if the Comprehensive Plan does state that residential may be another appropriate use. Bochner said the Plan says "conservation development". Miklo noted Staff can check to see exactly what the Comprehensive Plan states for that area. He knows it clearly states office use is preferred up against the highway but the previous Plan did indicate there is limited demand for such office use. Staff recommends approval of this application with the condition that sound mitigation is provided through a plan approved by an acoustical engineer prior to any building permit being approved. Freerks asked if they are providing any visitor parking. Miklo replied that they are providing the minimum parking required, but in the parking requirements in the zoning code assume that visitor parking is included in the minimums. Parsons asked if there were any planned improvements for Deer Creek Road. Miklo said staff anticipates Deer Creek Road will end at this property and all of the development in that area will be served off Kennedy Parkway. Hensch added the dust from the gravel on Deer Creek Road could be an issue for residents. Miklo said the Commission could add a condition to having to treat the unpaved road to mitigate that issue. Hensch also stated that the landscape plan doesn't list the species of trees to be used, nor anything about shrubbery requirements. Theobald added with the number of trees and shrubs mentioned on the plan there is not enough to mitigate noise and dust issues. Martin asked about the 300 feet buffer, what is the current requirement. Miklo stated that if this were a subdivision there would be a requirement for a 300 foot buffer between any residential building and Highway 218. This is a rezoning of only one parcel so there is not automatically a 300 foot buffer, however the Commission could put a condition on the rezoning although staff is recommending other conditions to mitigate sound issues. Freerks opened the public discussion. Brian Vogel (Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc.) stated that all the buildings will look similar, and in the same color scheme with the brick and colors of the siding. The developer has agreed to use the sound mitigating materials and construction techniques, and will get an acoustical engineer in to do a study before construction and incorporate that into the building plans. Martin asked about the balconies and how the sound will be dealt with on the balconies. Vogel said the sound mitigation is for inside the buildings. Vogel stated that their landscape architect has contacted Julie Tallman at the City. With the detailed plan of materials used in the construction, there would also be a detailed landscaping plan that also needs to be approved by the City. Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 8 of 10 Signs said that because this project is so close to the road a more detailed tree and shrubbery plan would improve the livability for the people there and help the Commission agree to this rezoning. Vogel said the existing woodlands that would be preserved would help with dust and mitigation. Freerks is concerned about this proposal and that there won't be any sustainable long-term neighborhood feel here because nobody is going to want to be that close to the interstate. She acknowledges it is a tough piece of property and reflects that is why the Comprehensive Plan laid out what is appropriate in that area. She is not saying residential cannot work, but she does have concerns, there are no amenities outside, and it appears that one is just trying to squeeze as much as they can into an oddly shaped lot with steep slopes and wooded areas right next to an interstate. She does not have problem with multi -family in that area, this proposal just brings her pause. Martin noted they have an opportunity here to help give the community that we live in something that really works and can be sustained over time. Vogel stated that the developer is trying to create affordable housing and that is why they are proposing the density. Martin asked if these will be one and two bedroom units only. Vogel confirmed that is correct. Signs noted he is not as concerned as others, noting this is a difficult parcel and there is no commercial or office that will go there as all surrounding properties are residential. Hensch agreed that this parcel is an island so to make it more inviting there does need to be a courtyard or outside amenities to attract residents to want to live there. He said he like the building design, but would like to see more variety rather than thee identical buildings. Theobald noted her concern is the sound, she lives on that side of town and quite a bit away from the interstate and can hear it at her house all night long, even with windows closed. There needs to be a windbreak line of trees. She would like to see a detailed landscape plan before approval. Martin stressed as this is near an access point to Iowa City the need to maintain the beautification of the area. Signs added he likes the building design, he thought they might want to add a trail connection or overlook at the pond, someplace for the residents to go and enjoy the view. He felt that the pond could be turned into an amenity that the project currently lacks. Dyer added that having a walking trail around the property could be one amenity, adding a playground, and it seems like if the buildings weren't so big they could be away from the 300 foot buffer zone and deal with the sound that way. Dyer also asked if there was a fire department turnaround along the driveway to the north. Miklo said the fire department did look at this and approved the layout. Miklo reiterated the direction the Commission is asking the applicant and staff to review prior to approval. (1) More of a buffer to the interstate; (2) there needs to be some form a amenity, possibility using the pond; (3) dust mitigation; (4) possibility smaller buildings to get them further away from the highway; (5) detailed landscape plan; (6) and possibility different color schemes on each building. Planning and Zoning Commission March 1, 2018— Formal Meeting Page 9 of 10 Freerks noted that to make a quality community addressing these concerns are important. Signs said it is important to establish a precedent so that developers come forward with good plans. Freerks said that Commission used to get more thorough information. She realizes that staff has been limited and is down two staff people. Dyer expressed a concern that some applicants have been submitting limited information about their plans, while others submit comprehensive plans that give the sense of what will be built. The Commission agreed that it would like to see adequate information on the applications they review. Freerks closed the public discussion. Parsons moved to defer item REZ17-00015 to the March 15, 2018 meeting. Hensch seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Dyer and Hensch noted that they would not be at the March 15 meeting. Miklo noted that Martin would be attending the American Planning Association Conference in New Orleans in April. ADJOURNMENT: Theobald moved to adjourn. Parsons seconded. A vote was taken and motion carried 7-0. 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