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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Presentation CPA22-0002 1-24-2023Planning & Zoning Items CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2023 CPA22-0002 Resolution to amend the Southwest District Plan, a part of Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, to update background information and to facilitate development that follows form-based principles in the Rohret South Subarea. Item 9.a.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Southwest District Plan Background •Comprehensive Plan •10 Planning Districts •Includes Southwest District Plan (2002) •Sewer to be extended under US-218 in 2023 •Will allow dev’t in Rohret South subarea •Proposing changes to Plan prior to dev’t: •Background information •Section on Rohret South Subarea Rohret South Subarea Planning Process Recurring Themes New Neighborhoods ◦Mix of housing types ◦Should be consistent with existing development Public Services & Destinations ◦Strong desire for parks and trails ◦Incorporate new schools (Webber is at max. capacity) ◦Ensure strong emergency services ◦Desire for neighborhood destinations/commercial Transportation ◦Improve access and connectivity (Highway 1 and Rohret Rd are only two connections over 218) ◦Traffic Concerns (especially on Rohret and Kitty Lee Roads) Concerns about involuntary annexation Planning Framework Residential Uses Compact, orderly development Mix of housing types Form-based land use Appropriate transitions, design, and scale Non-Residential Uses Neighborhood centers to serve basic needs High levels of public services (schools, emergency services, etc.) Transportation Interconnected and aligned streets for safety/navigation Range of mobility options Link amenities with ped. pathways Parks & Open Space Neighborhood amenities (parks, rec center, etc.) Preserve sensitive features Manage stormwater at the regional level Changes to Background Information •Adds description of this project •References IC2030 adopted in 2013 •Updates maps (current uses, 2021 Fringe Area, etc.) •Revises text to reflect changes over the past two decades (e.g. transit overhaul, RFC redevelopment, etc.) •Retains original planning principles but removes reference to Carson Lake Concept Plan Changes to Section on Rohret South Subarea •Retains many original aspects, including the planning principles •Primary Changes: •Covers full subarea (including 2021 growth area boundary) •Adds new neighborhood centers •Utilizes form-based land use categories •Incorporates new future land use and thoroughfare maps •Will facilitate use of Form- Based zones in SW District 2002 Concept Form-Based Land Use •Framework to organize land uses from Natural to Urban •A spectrum of 6 “transects” •From T1 = most rural •To T6 = most urban Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965Future Land Use Map Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965 Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965 Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965Slothower RdFuture School Site Future School Site Regional Park Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Rec Center Fire Station Local Park Future School Site Future School Site Regional Park Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Center Rec Center Fire Station Local Park Existing Commercial Area Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965Thoroughfare Map Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965 Kitty Lee RdMaier AveSlothower RdFuture Highway 965Serviceable after sewer under 218 Serviceable after east area develops + lift station Serviceable after lift station to the south Serviceable long- term Approval Criteria An amendment to the comprehensive plan must meet the following approval criteria (14- 8D-3D): 1.Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest 2.The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the comprehensive plan, including any district plans or other amendments thereto. Circumstances have Changed Regulation & PolicyDemographics & Development Significant changes have occurred over the past 20 years •+12,600 new residents since 2002 & another +19,000 expected by 2040 •Most land east of US-218 is developed and RFC is redeveloping •Substantial investments in public infrastructure (Camp Cardinal Blvd, McCollister Blvd) •Meanwhile, annexations decreased •Updated Zoning Code (2005) and Subdivision Code (2008) •New form-based zoning districts for greenfield sites (2021) •Updated Comprehensive Plan (2013) and Fringe Area Agreement (2021) •Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (2018) •Resolution 20-159 to enhance social justice and racial equity (2020) Circumstances have Changed Issue Climate Action Social Justice/Equity Policies Climate Action/Adaptation Plan (2018)Resolution 20-159 (2020) Goals Reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 & to net zero by 2050 Promote social justice and equity, often through housing diversity and affordability Conventional Zoning Issue Single use, low density zoning contributes to higher greenhouse gas emissions •Makes personal car a requirement •Reinforces auto-oriented development •Increases traffic congestion •Higher parking minimums assume car-ownership and increase prices Has supported racial/class segregation •Explicitly racial zoning (pre-1917) and exclusionary practices thereafter •Worked with other policies: redlining, “slum” demolition •IC: ~81% of residential land is single- family; over half of that low density Form-Based Planning •Help improve the City’s building and transportation systems •Develops compact neighborhoods •Easily traversed by foot, bike, and bus in addition to cars •Increases housing choice and allows a mix of housing types / price points •Mitigates one barrier to providing more affordable housing options Compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use ◦Includes similar building types, except for Large Lot/Rural Residential ◦Organized as form-based land use categories which allows mix of building types throughout rather than segregating them ◦Covers the full subarea rather than just areas expected to develop first ◦Non-residential uses and denser building types in new neighborhood centers are spread throughout ◦Incorporates Thoroughfare Map with pedestrian passages Proposed changes align with existing goals and objectives Also aligns with other City policies ◦City Council’s Strategic Plan ◦Climate Action and Adaptation Plan ◦Black Lives Matter & Systemic Racism Resolution Compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Goals Southwest District Plan Encourage Mix of Housing Types Ensure a mix of housing types within each neighborhood, to provide options for households of all types…and people of all incomes. Encourage housing diversity in new neighborhoods. Pedestrian-Friendly Neighborhoods Encourage pedestrian-oriented development and attractive and functional streetscapes that make it safe, convenient, and comfortable to walk. Build streets that enhance neighborhood quality Provide adequate street and pedestrian access to recreational facilities and other public amenities Neighborhood Commercial Plan for commercial development in defined commercial nodes, including small-scale neighborhood commercial centers. Encourage commercial development that serves local residents Preserving Open Space Support preservation of valuable farmland, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas. Preserve natural features and topography Emphasis on Accessible Parks Ensure that future parks have visibility and access from the street Discourage parks that are surrounded by private property; encourage development of parks with single-loaded street access Reserve space for neighborhood parks and trails that connect to other areas of the City Establish a public focal point for new neighborhoods, such as a lake or park Next Steps (Greenfield Form- Based Zones) Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to City Council (December 2022) Annexation (if needed) –P&Z recommendation to City Council Rezoning to Form-Based Zone –P&Z recommendation to City Council Preliminary Plat –P&Z recommendation to City Council Final Plat (including a Neighborhood Plan) –City Council Site Plan –Staff Review Building Permits –Staff Review Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation On December 7, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of CPA22-0002, a proposed amendment to the Southwest District Plan to update background information and the section on the Rohret South Subarea, as proposed in Attachment 1 in your agenda packet.