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Rohret South Update
Rohret South Subarea Map
Project Timeline
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South Rohret Suba rea Updateµ0 0.5 10.25 Miles Prepared By: Joshua EngelbrechtDate Prepared: Novem ber 2020
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University Heigh ts
Southw est Pl anning District
Plan Update Are a
In 2023, extension of the sewer main will
allow development south of Rohret Road.
Rohret South Subarea Goals
• Encourage housing diversity in new neighborhoods
• Preserve natural features and topography
• Build streets that enhance neighborhood quality
• Encourage commercial development that serves local residents
• Reserve space for neighborhood parks and trails that connect
to other areas of the City
• Provide adequate street and pedestrian access to recreational
facilities and other public amenities
• Establish a public focal point for new neighborhoods, such as a
lake or park
Project Scope
Description
The City of Iowa City is updating the portion of its Southwest
District Plan (2002) which guides development in the Rohret
South Subarea. The goal is to ensure the Rohret South concept
and relevant background information aligns with the policies,
preferences, and circumstances of Iowa City today. Because this
is not a comprehensive update, the City will retain the original
goals for the subarea included in the 2002 plan.
Reasons for the Rohret South Update
Iowa City has grown and is expected to continue growing. The City needs additional
land to accommodate future growth as previously annexed land steadily develops.62,22067,86274,828*85,068*94,093Population Projection2000 2010 2020 2030 2040
Actual *Estimate
Circumstances have changed since the
plan was initially adopted in 2002.
1990s 2000s 2010sDwelling Units Permitted1,8522,0431,7672,2031,4412,840Single-Family & Duplex
Multi-Family
Climate Action &
Adaptation Plan (2018)
Comprehensive Plan
Update (2013)
Black Lives Matter &
Systemic Racism
Resolution (2020)
Technological
Advancement
Affordable Housing
Action Plan (2016)
COVID-19
Pandemic (2020)
Zoning Code
Update (2005)
Form-Based Zoning
Districts (2021)Acres Annexed by Land Use1990s
1,536
2000s
701
2010s
486
2020 20222021
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Baseline Analysis
Public Input
Concept Development
Document Development
Adoption Process
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City of Iowa City
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
What We've Heard So Far
Recurring Themes: Stakeholders & Focus Groups
Public Services. As new development occurs, public services
must continue to meet the high bar set by residents. This requires
appropriate planning for schools, emergency services, roadways,
and utilities.
What kinds of development would you like to see
as the area grows?
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Parks and outdoor recreational areas
Housing for small families
Neighborhood-scale commercial services (like stores, restaurants, offices, etc.)
Housing for large families
Educational facilities
(childcare services, schools, etc.)
Facilities for public assembly
(such as community centers, churches, mosques, etc.)
Housing for individual persons
Public facilities (such as facilities providing fire or police protection, etc.)
Housing for young adults
Indoor recreational facilities
Housing for seniors
Other
Small-scale health services
(such as clinics, dentists, etc.)
What opportunities do you see for future
development in this area?
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A neighborhood that promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle
A neighborhood that provides amenities
such as parks and open space
A neighborhood that is safe for children to walk,
such as to school or a friend’s house
A neighborhood that is safe and easy to bike in
with trails and other amenities
A neighborhood that preserves & celebrates the natural environmental features
like woods, streams, wetlands, and steep slopes
A neighborhood that has well-connected streets with multiple route options to oth-
er areas of town
An equitable neighborhood that welcomes people from all backgrounds and in-
comes.
A neighborhood that is well-connect with transit to other areas of town
A neighborhood that allows people at all stages of life to live there with a mix of
housing types (single-family, duplex, townhome, and multi-family buildings)
Housing that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly
A neighborhood that provides a variety of transportation choices
A neighborhood that celebrates and protects culturally significant people, places,
and events.
Housing that is accessible for seniors or persons with disabilities
Housing that is affordable for first-time homebuyers
Other
What are your main concerns for future
development in the project area?
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63.4%
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Development that is too dense
(i.e. buildings are too close together)
Lack of road capacity on Rohret Road
Lack of green space in new development
Increased traffic on neighborhood streets
Loss of open space
High traffic speeds
Loss of agricultural land
Lack of road capacity on Highway 1
Lack of access to transit
Lack of adequate public services
Other
Development that is not dense enough (i.e. buildings are too spread apart)
Distance from jobs
Distance from commercial uses
Survey Results
Improve Access and Connectivity. It is difficult to access the
city from the Rohret South subarea. As such, connectivity
between streets and with the rest of the community is essential for
future neighborhoods.
New Neighborhoods. This area is desirable for a mix of housing
types and price points due to its location near future amenities
and the University of Iowa. This provides future opportunities for
development, including concepts such as clustered residences.
Traffic Concerns. Major streets like Rohret Road have heavy
traffic, especially during peak traffic hours. Traffic calming,
alternative routes, and other modes of transportation (transit,
biking, and walking) are important to help keep traffic in check.
Parks and Trails. There is support for a regional park in this area
of town. It could also help manage stormwater and preserve
existing habitats. Trails should surround the park and connect to
other areas of the neighborhood and the broader community.
Neighborhood Commercial. Currently, households must cross
Highway 218 to meet their daily needs. Small-scale commercial
development could serve the neighborhood well where there is
adequate demand and appropriate transitions to residential areas.
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
Current Policy
IC2030 Comprehensive Plan (2013)
Southwest District Plan (2002)
Fringe Area Agreement (2021)
Single-loaded
street around lake.
Access & view
corridors to park.
Rear alleys for
narrow lots.
Larger lots where
topography is more hilly.
Small lots where
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Park trail system.
Landscaped
highway buffer.
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Rohret South Future Land Use Map
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
The IC2030 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2013, serves as a
roadmap for directing growth and development in Iowa City over time,
but it is more than that. The plan describes a vision for the kind of
community Iowa City should be and the steps necessary to get there.
The Comprehensive Plan...
• Reflects shared community values and aspirations.
• Provides a broad set of goals and objectives for both preservation
and change.
• Sets a foundation for policies, strategies, and other actions.
• Articulates priorities—it is our community's “to-do” list.
• Builds consensus and confidence about the future direction of our
community.
IC2030 divides the city into ten “planning districts” with detailed plans
that take into account the unique challenges and opportunities of each
district, as well as the aspirations of the residents and businesses or
property owners who live or work there. District Plans are considered
to be part of the Comprehensive Plan and reflect the shared vision
and goals of the plan.
Planning Districts Map
District Plan & Subareas
The Southwest District Plan, adopted in 2002, includes the area south
of Melrose Avenue, west of the Iowa River, and north of Highway 1
West. It contains 4 distinct subareas, shown in the map below.
The Rohret South Subarea is currently undeveloped, but urban devel-
opment has been anticipated upon the provision of infrastructure.
Carson Lake Concept Plan
Single-loaded
street around lake.
Access & view
corridors to park.
Rear alleys for
narrow lots.
Larger lots where
topography is more hilly.
Small lots where
topography is
flatter.
Park trail system.
Landscaped
highway buffer.
“Main Street”
neighborhood
commercial.
Mixed -use.
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
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Farmland of Statewide
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USDA Century Farms
Local Streets
NHD Waterbodies
NHD Waterways
Sensitive Areas Stream Buffer
National Wetlands Inventory
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FEMA 500 Year Floodplain
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Farmland Sources:
National Resrouces Conservation Service, Iowa Department of Agriculture
& Land Stewardship Century & Heritage Farm Program
Waterways & Waterbodies Sources:
National Hydrology Dataset, National Wetlands Inventory, Federal
Emergency Management Agency Flood Maps
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
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Land Use and Infrastructure
Existing Land UseInfrastructure & FacilitiesTransportationAgricultural/
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Sewer Gravity Main
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Proposed Sewer Gravity Main
Proposed Sewer Pressurized Main
Sewer Lift Station
Stormwater Detention Ponds
Iowa City Parkland
Iowa City Schools
Local Streets
City Water Service Area
Water Main
Water Service Lines
City Planned Sanitary Sewer Service Area
Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main
Sanitary Sewer Pressurized Main
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Force Main
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station
Stormwater Detention Ponds
Iowa City Parkland
Schools
Local Streets
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City of Iowa City GIS Data
Infrastructure & Facilities Sources:
City of Iowa City GIS Data
Transportation Sources:
City of Iowa City and Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson
County GIS Data
Iowa City Landfill
Weber
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Weber
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State Highway 965Road Construction: Gravel
Road Construction: Gravel
Note: Not through-street
Road Construction: Chip Seal
Note: Future arterial
street
Iowa City Transit
West Iowa City Route
West Sewer Basin
Southwest Sewer Basin
Note: Lift station and
pressurized main
required for future
development
Note: Lift station and
pressurized main
required for future
development
Public/Private Open
Space
Large-Lot/Rural
Residential
Single-Family/Duplex
Residential
Multi-Family
Residential
Office Commercial
Community
Commercial
Public Service/
Institutional
Local Streets
Transit
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Transit Routes
Bicycle Routes & Trails
Existing
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Existing
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Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
Draft Future Land Use Map
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T3 Neighborhood Edge
T3 Neighborhood General
T4 Neighborhood Small
T4 Neighborhood Medium
T4 Main Street
Open Subdistrict
School District
Other Civic
Public Open Space
Private Open Space
Proposed Stormwater Lake
Neighborhood Street
Major Street
Pedestrian Passage
Specific Feedback
Place up to 3 stickers of each color on the draft
land use map for things that you like or dislike.
• Green = Things You Like
• Red = Things You Dislike
Pair with sticky notes for in-depth comments by
numbering both the stickers and sticky notes.
General Feedback
Write any general comments about the map
using sticky notes and place them around the
edge of the poster.
Comment Cards
If you'd prefer to provide anonymous feedback,
you can write on the comment cards. Comment
cards also contain some prompts to gain
additional feedback.
Note
This is a concept only. No development is
proposed as part of this plan update. The plan
guides future growth as private landowners
become interested in annexing and developing.
Regional Public Park &
Stormwater Lake
Elementary
School Site
Public Rec.
Center
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Junior High
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Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
Planning Framework
Anticipated Development Phasing
Planning for New Neighborhoods
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Inside Iowa City Growth Area
Outside Iowa City Growth Area
City Limits
Development Phase Boundaries
Local Streets
Form-Based Future Land Use Categories
Phase 1
Phase 2a
Phase 0
Phase 2b Currently
developable
Dependent on sanitary sewer under
Highway 218 - anticipated 2023
Dependent on sanitary sewer lift
station south of Highway 1 -
timeline based on demand
Dependent on Phase 1 and sanitary
sewer lift station - timeline based on
development and demand
Phase 3
Dependent on future sanitary sewer
expansion - timeline undetermined
Residential Uses
• Encourage compact, orderly development to preserve
agricultural uses until property is developed and to
efficiently provide public services
• Require a mix of housing types to accommodate all
stages of life within each neighborhood
• Use transects to maintain a transition between lower
and higher intensity uses
• Utilize form-based land use categories to ensure
high-quality design and an appropriate scale
Transportation
• Create an interconnected street network with multiple
routes to disperse traffic and reduce traffic speeds
• Improve navigation and safety by aligning streets and
creating coherent routes through the area
• Enable people to travel using a range of transportation
options, including walking, biking, and transit
• Promote walkable neighborhoods by linking green
spaces with pedestrian passages and trails
Non-Residential Uses
• Allow for appropriate commercial uses in neighborhood
nodes throughout the area
(a node is a central, easily accessible location that
serves as a focal point for the neighborhood)
• Encourage the development of non-residential uses to
help serve the basic needs for those living nearby
• Plan for high levels of public services, such as ade-
quate land for schools and fire protection
Parks & Open Space
• Provide for amenities near neighborhoods such as a
regional park, recreation center, and smaller area parks
• Preserve stream corridors, woodlands, steep slopes,
and other sensitive features
• Manage stormwater at the regional level to create
attractive yet functional open spaces
Transect 3: Suburban
House Large (1 DU)
Neighborhood Edge Neighborhood General
Transect 4: General Urban
House Small (1 DU)
Duplex Side-by-Side (2 DU)Cottage Court (3-9 DU)
Duplex Stacked (2 DU)
Multiplex Small (3-6 DU)
Townhouse (1 DU, 2-3 Row)Cottage Court (3-9 DU)
Duplex Side-by-Side (2 DU)
Cottage Court (3-9 DU)Townhouse (1 DU, 4-8 Row)
Multiplex Small (3-6 DU)
Townhouse (1 DU, 4-8 Row)
Courtyard Small (10-16 DU)
Multiplex Large (7-12 DU)
Courtyard Small (10-16 DU)Courtyard Large (18-24 DU)
Main Street Building (no limit)Townhouse (3 DU, 4-8 Row)
Neighborhood Small Neighborhood Medium Main Street
Allows for compatible non-residential uses
(restaurants, retail, offices, etc)
Open Subdistrict
The timing of development will depend on infrastructure provision and the decisions of private property owners. This map shows
anticipated development phasing based on required infrastructure investments. Lower-numbered phases are expected to occur first.
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
OctoberSeptember November December
Tentative Next Steps
Public Adoption
Process City Council
Public Hearing
Early December
City Council
Public Notice
Mid-November
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Public Hearing
Early November
Planning & Zoning
Commission
Public Notice
Mid-October
Public
Input Public Open
House
September 1
Comment Period
on Public Adoption
Draft Plan Begins
Final
Opportunity for
Public Comment
Public comment
preferred 2 weeks
before P&Z Hearing
Document
Development Release Public
Adoption Draft Plan
Early October
Create Draft Plan
for Public Adoption
Process
September
Comments accepted
throughout the
planning process
Finalize
Changes to
Draft Plan
Revisions to Public
Adoption Draft Plan