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Rohret South Update
Rohret South Subarea Map
Project Timeline
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Date Prepared: November 2020
Iowa City Limits
University Heights
Southwest Planning District
Plan Update Area
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
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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 UseResidential
Mixed
Commercial
Industrial
Civic
1990s
1,536
2000s
701
2010s
486
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Baseline Analysis
Public Input
Concept Development
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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?
87.7%
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Housing for small families
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Housing for large families
Educational facilities
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Housing for young adults
Indoor recreational facilities
Housing for seniors
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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)
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A neighborhood that provides a variety of transportation choices
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What are your main concerns for future
development in the project area?
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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
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Lack of road capacity on Highway 1
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Development that is not dense enough (i.e. buildings are too spread apart)
Distance from jobs
Distance from commercial uses
Survey Results
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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.
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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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commercial.
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Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
Appendix A: Fringe Area Development Map
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Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
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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.
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• Provides a broad set of goals and objectives for both preservation
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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
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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
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
Draft Future Land Use Map
Additional info at www.icgov.org/sw-plan-update
Planning Framework
Anticipated Development Phasing
Planning for New Neighborhoods
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