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WEBER SUBAREA
Farm along Rohret Road
The Weber Subarea is located south of
Melrose Avenue and Highway 218, north of
Rohret Road, extending to the City’s growth
limits half a mile west of Slothower Road.
Before the 1980s this area was relatively
undeveloped, with a few houses fronting onto
Rohret Road. Through the 1980's and 90's
housing developed westward on the north
side of Rohret Road and south of the County
Poor Farm property. Roughly two-thirds of
the land area is undeveloped. Some patches
of woodland and native prairie exist, but most
of it is under cultivation. The area contains
three public/institutional uses: Irving B. Weber Elementary School, the Korean
Methodist Church, and Chatham Oaks, a residential care facility located on the
County Poor Farm property. There are no commercial uses in the subarea.
Transportation
In the future next 20 to twenty-five years, the City plans to extend Highway 965
southward along the current western growth limit to connect with Rohret Road via
the eastern edge of the Iowa City Landfill. It will eventually reach Highway 1 and
serve as a far west side arterial. As development approaches this area, the City
needs to secure adequate road right-of-way and sufficient buffer width against the
Iowa City Landfill. As an entryway corridor into Iowa City, Highway 965 should
incorporate boulevard design standards with a well-landscaped median and
generous landscaping along both sides, wide sidewalks and bicycle lanes. This
could serve as additional buffer against the landfill.
In the more immediate future a north-south collector street will be required between
Melrose Avenue and Rohret Road, part of it configured using the Slothower Road
right-of-way. Care must be taken to keep the eventual route somewhat circuitous
between Melrose and Rohret to diminish its desirability as a cut-through route for
non-local traffic. In addition, access routes to the southern portion of the County Poor
Farm should be incorporated into the local street layouts in future phases of both
Wild Prairie Estates and Country Club Estates.
Willow Creek Trail will eventually cross Highway 218 via tunnel and connect Hunters
Run Park to the wider community trail system. A trail link across the County Poor
Farm property to Melrose Avenue will connect this regional trail to the arterial street
system in the far western part of the Southwest District. If a regional stormwater lake
is constructed in the Rohret South Subarea, it will be important to construct a trail
connection between Hunters Run Park and the public open space surrounding this
new lake.
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Appendix 2
As westward development creates the need, both Rohret Road and Melrose Avenue
will be improved to City standards beyond the point of the current corporate limits.
Public Services and Facilities
Before much of the area between Slothower and the landfill can be developed, a
sanitary sewer lift station will have to be constructed. Northern portions of Country
Club Estates can build out without further sewer improvements, but the southern two-
thirds adjacent to Rohret Road drains to the southwest. This portion cannot be
developed until a temporary lift station is built that connects to the landfill’s lift station
or a proposed permanent lift station is built south of Rohret Road on the western
edge of the Rohret South Subarea.
Land Use
Several areas of particular interest stand out in the Weber subarea with regard to
land use: the build-out of Country Club Estates and Wild Prairie Estates; the
development of the area west of Slothower Road; and future use of the County Poor
Farm property.
Johnson County Poor Farm
Future use of the County Poor Farm
property generated considerable discussion
and a wide variety of suggestions during
Citizen Planning workshops. The following
considerations should be used as a guide to
future development of this property:
•The following important elements should
be preserved and protected from the
encroachment of development: the
historic poor farm buildings and
cemetery; Chatham Oaks residential
care facility; and any environmentally sensitive areas.
•Approximately 90 acres of the property are wooded, brushy, or contain prairie
remnants. These areas would be suitable for use as a regional park that could be
connected via the Willow Creek trail to other parks and destinations in the
Southwest District.
•The southwest portion of the property contains approximately fifty acres of
relatively flat ground that is currently row-cropped. This area would be suitable for
residential development. Any new subdivisions in this location should be
connected to the street network developed in the Southwest Estates and Wild
Prairie Estates subdivisions located directly south of the County Farm property.
•If any development occurs on the county property adjacent to Highway 218, a
buffer should be maintained.
•Future use of the county property located north of Melrose Avenue should be
considered carefully with regard to potential impacts on the poor farm property.
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Wild Prairie Estates will soon reach its northern boundary. Access to and through the
Poor Farm is a desirable option in the future and for now a street stub northward up
to the Willow Creek-Hunters Run Trail extension will be necessary. North of that and
adjacent to Highway 218’s right-of-way, a noise and sight buffer should be
established between residential areas and the highway.
The Comprehensive Plan discourages the establishment of commercial uses around
the Melrose Avenue-Highway 218 interchange. This policy generally should be
maintained because there are several adequate commercial services in the vicinity
to serve this area. The Highway 1-Highway 218 interchange further south provides
community and highway commercial services. In addition, Walden Square in the
Willow Creek Subarea provides neighborhood commercial services, and a future
neighborhood commercial area is proposed in the Rohret South Subarea. However, intensive commercial uses may be appropriate along Melrose Avenue further
from the interchange due to proximity to major thoroughfares and to serve as
a buffer for residential uses from the potential future expansion of the landfill
and Highway 965.
The remaining portion of the Country Club
Estates property is primarily suitable for
low-density single-family development. If
well-designed, the portion of the property
adjacent to Rohret Road may be suitable
for clusters of medium-density residential
uses, such as townhouses or
condominiums. A transition between
existing Rural Residential-zoned (RR-1)
portions of Southwest Estates and future
low-density single-family residential
development to the west may be
accomplished by platting larger RS-5-
zoned lots backing onto the existing rural
residential lots of Southwest Estates.
A New Subdivision in the Weber Subarea
The land west of Slothower is currently used for agriculture. The Weber Subarea
Plan Map designates this area as "future urban development." However, until sewer
service is extended in that direction and one or more lift stations constructed, there
will not be any significant urban development. Before reaching the twenty-year
horizon of this plan, some residential uses, or intensive commercial, may develop
along the west side of Slothower Road and begin moving toward the future Highway
965 extension. However, the expectation is that development will not and should
not “leapfrog” without street and trail connections bridging the gap between 965 and
Slothower Road. When development becomes imminent a more detailed plan will
need to be developed for this area. When development does occur, it will be
important to buffer residential uses from the Iowa City Landfill and Highway 965.
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Open Space
As this subarea continues to develop
additional public open space will be
needed. Recent improvements to
Hunters Run Park increased the
amount of active park space in the
area. This park may be extended to
the west when the northern part of
Wild Prairie Estates is subdivided. As
mentioned, the County Poor Farm
property contains land that is suitable
for public open space and connecting
trail corridors. The County should plan
for public open space needs as it
contemplates future uses for the
property.
Hunters Run Park
The City plans to use a small parcel of land near the southwest corner of the County
Poor Farm property for a water reservoir. Most of the ground will remain open and
could be used for a small neighborhood park. Additional parkland could be added to
this property as Country Club Estates continues to develop.
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10/8/02 41
Appendix A
Southwest District Plan Map Designations
Large Lot/Rural Residential
Suitable for large lot single family development in areas
not suited for more intensive development due to
natural limitations, i.e. soil, slope, unavailability of sewer
and water utilities.
Development Density: approximately 1 dwelling
unit/acre
Single-Family/Duplex Residential
Intended primarily for single family and duplex
residential development. Lower density zoning
designations are suitable for areas with sensitive
environmental features, topographical constraints, or
limited street access. Higher densities are more
appropriate for areas with good access to all city
services and facilities.
Development Density: 2-12 dwelling units/acre
Narrow Lot/Townhouse Residential
Suitable for medium to high density single family
residential development, including zero lot line
development, duplexes, townhouses, and narrow lot
detached single family housing.
Development Density: 6-12 dwelling units/acre
Low-Density Multi-Family Residential
Intended for low -density multi-family housing. Suitable
for areas with good access to all city services and
facilities. Higher density zoning designations may not
be suitable for areas with topographical constraints or
limited street access.
Development Density: 8 -15 dwelling units/acre
Medium- to High-Density Multi-Family Residential
Intended for medium- to high-density multi-family
housing. Suitable for areas with good access to all city
services and facilities. Higher density zoning
designations may not be suitable for areas with
topographical constraints or limited street access.
Development Density: 16-44 dwelling units/acre
Future Urban Development
Areas within the growth limit that are not yet served by
City services and may not experience substantial
development within the lifetime of this district plan. As
development becomes imminent in these areas, the
City will develop more detailed land use and street
layout concepts to supplement the current plan.
Public/Private Open Space
Indicates existing open space that is important for the
protection of sensitive natural features and/or to provide
for recreational opportunities and protect the aesthetic
values of the community. An open space designation
on private land may indicate that an area is largely
unsuitable for development due to environmental or
topographical constraints. While these areas are best
reserved or acquired for private or public open space,
development may occur on privately held land if a
proposal meets the underlying zoning requirements and
the requirements of the Iowa City Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
Vegetative Noise and Sight Buffer
Useful public facilities, such as limited-access highways
or landfills, can produce undesirable side-effects. In
these areas a substantial vegetative buffer should be
maintained or established to separate residential
development from these uses. Alternatively, where
appropriate, nonresidential uses can be used to buffer
residential areas from highways, landfills, and other
such uses.
Public Services/Institutional
Areas intended for civic, cultural, or historical
institutions; public schools; and places of assembly or
worship. Iowa City does not have a zone that
designates institutional uses as the primary, preferred
land use. However, there are a number of zones where
these uses are permitted or provisional uses.
Development proposals are subject to the requirements
of the underlying zoning designation. Land that is
owned by a public entity is typically zoned Public (P).
Neighborhood Commercial
Areas intended for retail sales and personal service
uses that meet the day-to-day needs of a fully
developed residential neighborhood. A grocery store or
grocery store/drug store combination is preferred as the
primary tenant in a Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1)
zone. Specific site development standards will apply in
these areas to ensure that commercial development is
pedestrian-friendly and compatible with surrounding
residential development.
Office Commercial
Areas intended for office uses and compatible
businesses. In some cases these areas may serve as a
buffer between residential areas and more intensive
commercial or industrial uses.
General Commercial
Areas intended to provide the opportunity for a large
variety of commercial uses that serve a major segment
of the community.
Mixed Use
Areas intended for development that combines
commercial and residential uses. An area may be
primarily commercial in nature or may be primarily
residential depending on the location and the
surrounding neighborhood. Commercial uses will
typically be located on the ground floor with housing
above. Development is intended to be pedestrian-
oriented with buildings close to and oriented to the
sidewalk.
Appendix A
Southwest District Plan Map Designations
Intensive Commercial
Areas intended for those sales and service functions
and businesses whose operations are typically
characterized by outdoor display and storage of
merchandise, by repair businesses, quasi-industrial
uses, and for sales of large equipment or motor
vehicles, or by activities or operations conducted in
buildings or structure not completely enclosed. Retail
uses are restricted in order to provide opportunities for
more land-intensive or quasi-industrial commercial
operations and also to prevent conflicts between retail
and industrial truck traffic. Special attention must be
directed toward buffering the negative aspects of
allowed uses from any adjacent lower intensity
commercial areas or residential areas.
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-129
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM RESIDENTIAL 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MELROSE
AVENUE AND EAST OF CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD (CPA16-00001).
WHEREAS, Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church has requested that the land use designation
for the property north of Melrose Avenue and east of Camp Cardinal Boulevard be changed from
2-8 Dwelling Units per Acre to Office Commercial in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land -use planning guide by
illustrating and describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses throughout the
City, provides notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and illustrates the long
range growth area limit for the City; and
WHEREAS, if circumstances change and/or additional information or factors come to light, a
change to the Comprehensive Plan may be in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, evidence must be shown the proposed amendment will be compatible with other
policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is at the intersection of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and
Melrose Avenue, with close proximity to Highway 218, located in the Northwest District of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the general principles of the Comprehensive Plan encourage buffers between
residential development and major highways; and
WHEREAS, office uses are less sensitive than residential uses to highway noise and could
benefit from the visibility and high traffic counts of this location; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Zoning Code recognizes Office Commercial (CO -1) zone as an
appropriate zone near residential neighborhoods and an appropriate transition to more intense
uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed this amendment and
unanimously determined that circumstances have changed to the extent that an amendment to
the comprehensive plan is warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. It is in the public interest to update the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to
respond to changes in circumstances in the Northwest District of the City.
2. The land use designation for the property north of Melrose Avenue and east of Camp
Cardinal Boulevard shall be changed from 2-8 Dwelling Units per Acre to Office
Commercial in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-25
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM RESIDENTIAL 2-8 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE TO RESIDENTIAL 8-16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
AND CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD. (CPA16-00003)
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land -use planning guide by
illustrating and describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses throughout the
City, provides notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and illustrates the long
range growth area limit for the City; and
WHEREAS, if circumstances change and/or additional information or factors come to light, a
change to the Comprehensive Plan may be in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, TSB Investments LLP, on behalf of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the property
owner, has requested that the land use designation for the property located at the northeast
comer of Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal Boulevard (shown on the attached map) be
changed from Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8-16 dwelling units per acre;
and
WHEREAS; the area surrounding the property has undergone significant change in character
since the land use designations of the 1989 Comprehensive Plan were implemented; and
WHEREAS, Camp Cardinal Road is a collector street and Camp Cardinal Boulevard is an
arterial street; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map states that alternatives to single-
family development, including multifamily residential, may be appropriate at the intersection of
collector and arterial streets; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed this amendment and
determined that circumstances have changed to the extent that an amendment to the
comprehensive plan to designate the subject property as appropriate for residential development
at a density of 8-16 dwelling units per acre is warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map is amended to designate
Lot 2, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church - Part One as residential 8-16
dwelling units per acre.
Passed and approved this 17th day of January 2017.
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