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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Bob Miklo and Sylvia Bochner,
Planning Intern
Item: REZ17-00017 Date: December 21, 2017
Foster Road
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: University Lake Partners II, LLC
340 Herky Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-351-6788
jimglasgow@q.com
Contact: Rob Decker
509 S. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-338-7557
rdecker@hbkengineering.com
Property Owner:
Requested Action
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Comprehensive Plan:
Neighborhood Open Space District:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
Washington Park Partners
PO Box 2208
Iowa City, IA 52244-2208
319-351-6788
jimglasgow@q.com
Rezone 53.29 acres from RS -12 to OPD/RS-12
(50.11 acres) and CO -1 (3.18 acres)
To allow for multifamily residential and office
development
South of 1-80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road
53.29 acres
Undeveloped, RS -12
North:
Interstate 80
South:
Undeveloped, RS -12
East:
Residential, OPD -12, RS -5, and RRA
West:
Undeveloped and residential, RS -12
North District Plan - Conservation Design
Foster Road
December 7, 2017
January 21, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The applicant, University Lake Partners II, LLC, has requested a rezoning of 53.29 acres from High
Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) to Planned Development Overlay — High Density Single
Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) for 50.11acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) for 3.18 acres
located south of 1-80 between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien Road. The applicant is applying
for a Planned Development Overlay to allow clustering of dwellings into multifamily buildings and to
preserve sensitive areas. In order to develop this area, Foster Road would be extended, connecting
Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien Road.
The applicant has submitted a Planned Development — Sensitive Areas Development Plan showing
a 53 -unit senior housing cooperative and 61 townhouse style multifamily units. Outlot A, containing
23.87 acres, would be set aside as private open space to preserve sensitive areas and to provide
a buffer between residential development and Interstate 80 as required by the Subdivision Code.
This area has been zoned RS -12 since 1983 when the City adopted a zoning code with the High
Density Single Family Residential zone.
If the requested rezoning is approved a subdivision plat will be necessary to create proposed lots
shown on the plan.
The applicant has indicated that they have used the "Good Neighbor Policy" and conducted a
neighborhood meeting on November 6, 2017.
ANALYSIS:
Current zoning: The High Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -12) is intended to provide
for development of single-family dwellings, duplexes and attached housing units at a higher
density than in other single family zones. Because this district represents a relatively high density
for single-family development, dwellings should be in close proximity to all City services and
facilities, especially parks, schools and recreational facilities. Special attention should be given to
site design to ensure the development of quality neighborhoods. Nonresidential uses and
structures permitted in this zone should be planned and designed to be compatible with the
character, scale, and pattern of the residential development.
The zone allows single family lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet of lot area and 45 feet of
lot width. Duplexes and townhouse are allowed with a lot area of 3,000 square feet of lot area
and a lot width of 55 feet. Attached townhouses are allowed with a minimum of 3,000 square
feet of lot area and a lot width of 20 feet (28 feet for end units). The front set back is 15 feet for
all single family dwellings.
Proposed zoning: The purpose of the Planned Development Overlay (OPD) zone is to allow
flexibility in the use and design of structures in situations where conventional development may not
be appropriate. The OPD zone is intended to provide flexibility in the design, placement, and
clustering of buildings while encouraging the preservation and best use of existing landscape
features through sensitive areas development. In this case, the subject area contains many
sensitive areas, including critical and protected slopes, woodlands, and wetlands. OPD zoning
would allow for development of the subject area by clustering density away from sensitive features
into buildings containing multiple units rather than requiring each unit to be located on a separate
lot.
The purpose of the Commercial Office Zone (CO -1) is to provide specific areas where office
functions, compatible businesses, apartments and certain public and semipublic uses may be
developed in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The CO -1 Zone can serve as a buffer
between residential and more intensive commercial or industrial areas. In this case the CO -1
zone will provide a buffer between Interstate 80 and residential development.
Comprehensive Plan: The North District Plan includes the follow discussion of the Foster Road
area:
The plan map shows the proposed extension of Foster Road between Dubuque Street east
to Prairie du Chien Road. The extension of Foster Road would provide an alternative east -
west street route across the northern part of the district, which may relieve some of the traffic
that currently flows along Kimball Road. It would also create new opportunities to connect
existing neighborhoods. For example, Oaklawn Avenue and St. Anne's Drive could be
extended to connect with Foster Road.
If Foster Road is extended, it will open up the possibility of new development in this part of
the district. The traffic capacity of an extended Foster Road could accommodate the
development of small apartments, townhouses, and single family homes in this area.
However, development will continue to be constrained by the rugged, wooded terrain and
the 100 -foot wide gas pipeline easement that cuts across this neighborhood. Future
development, therefore, should be designed to conserve and protect open space by
clustering development away from steep slopes and environmentally sensitive areas. In light
of the environmental constraints, the existing High Density Single Family (RS -12) zoning in
this area may encourage development that is too intense. Consideration should be given
to rezoning this area to a lower density.
If Foster Road is extended, the plan also calls for the development of a pedestrian trail
between Foster Road and Shimek School. As new development occurs in this area, there
may be sufficient demand to support office development or an institutional use at the
intersection of Foster Road and Prairie du Chien Road. The plan map indicates appropriate
locations for these types of land uses. A mobile home park currently exists just south of the
location where Foster Road would connect with Prairie du Chien Road. If this property were
ever to be redeveloped it should be reserved for small apartment buildings or similar multi-
family housing to maintain a mix of housing in the area.
It is generally the policy of the City that if development proposals are submitted that require
new street connections that it is the responsibility of the developer to build the streets
necessary to serve the property. In this case, it may be unlikely that a private developer
would be willing to bear the cost of building Foster Road given the limited amount of
developable land in the area. If the City determines that Foster Road should be extended
for traffic circulation and access purposes, it may have to contribute to the construction of
this connection. In such a case the benefits of extending Foster Road will have to be
balanced against the potential impacts on the environmentally sensitive features of this area.
The proposed development appears to generally comply with the Comprehensive Plan policies.
If the OPD zoning is approved the applicant will build Foster Road, which will improve traffic
circulation in the northern part of the city. As forecasted in the North District Plan, the applicant
is seeking City assistance through Tax Increment Financing to assist in construction of Foster
Road, including a complete connection from Prairie Du Chien Road to Dubuque Street. The City
Council Economic Development Committee recently unanimously voted to forward a
recommendation to create an Urban Renewal Area for this purpose to the full City Council. The
City is working with the applicant to design the road in manner with a particular emphasis on
bicycle on pedestrian connections.
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The proposed development clusters development and preserves open space and sensitive
areas as envisioned in the North District Plan. The proposed density is relatively low and
therefore addresses the Comprehensive Plan concern that existing High Density Single RS -12
zoning in this area may encourage development that is too intense.
General Planned Development Criteria: Applications for Planned Development rezonings are
reviewed for compliance with the following standards according to Article 14-3A of the Iowa City
Zoning Ordinance.
1.The density and design of the Planned Development will be compatible with and / or
complimentary to adjacent development in terms of land use, building mass and scale, open
space and traffic circulation and general layout.
Density: The overall proposed density including Outlot A is 2.44 units per acre. The density per
lot would be 8.9 per acre on Lot 2, 8.8 units per acre on Lot 3, 3.78 units per acre on Lot 4, and
2.8 units per acre on Lot 5. This is well within the maximum density allowed in the RS -12 zone.
Given the amount of environmentally sensitive features on the property this appears to be a
realistic density.
Land use and layout: The site plan divides the subject area into 5 lots and one outlot. Lot 1 is
proposed to be zoned CO -1 and would contain 3.19 acres. Lot 1 currently is completed covered
by woodlands and contains a critical slope in the southwest corner. Prior to any development of
Lot 1 the applicant will need to demonstrate compliance with the sensitive areas provisions of the
Zoning Code. The proposed CO -1 is compliant with the Comprehensive Plan which shows this
area as appropriate for an office or institutional use to avoid placing residential adjacent to
Interstate 80.
Lot 2 would contain a 7 -unit townhouse style residential building. Lot 3 would contain a 53 -unit
senior housing facility, with parking located in the lower level and in the rear of the building. Lot
would contain 36 townhouse style multifamily dwellings in 9 buildings. Three of the buildings are
proposed to front onto Foster Road. Six of the buildings are proposed on a private street with
alleys to provide rear access to garages. Lot 5 would contain 4 4-plex townhouse style building
and 1 duplex building. The buildings face Foster Road and have vehicular access through a rear
lane, which leads to driveways and garages for each unit.
The surrounding area is largely undeveloped. However, there is some single family and small
multi -family residential development on Bjaysville Lane, a private road which will be extended and
converted into Foster Road. There is also single family and manufactured housing along Prairie
Du Chien Road and St. Anne's Drive. The proposed layout clusters the majority of the residential
units on three parcels near the middle of the Foster Road extension. This area abuts only
undeveloped land. The office zoning and 7 multi -family units, are located near the intersection of
Foster Road and Prairie Du Chien Road. These uses would be adjacent to single family and
manufactured housing units. As noted below staff recommends that a landscape buffer be
established between the future office development and the existing single family dwellings located
on Prairie Du Chien Road.
Mass and scale: The largest proposed building is the 53 -unit senior housing on Lot 3. It is
proposed to be 3 stories with below grade parking. Although the proposed building is long (greater
than 400 feet), it would be articulated into three wings with bays and balconies which help give
definition to separate units in the building. In staff's view, the amount of open space and
separation from the nearest single family structure help mitigate the size of the structure. The
townhouse style apartment buildings would be two -stories, a scale appropriate for a residential
neighborhood
Traffic circulation: The applicant plans to build Foster Road from Prairie Du Chien Road to
Dubuque Street. The Foster Road extension will provide an alternative east -west street route
through the area and provide for better multi -modal connectivity in the northern part of the city.
2. The development will not overburden existing streets and utilities
Access to the development will be through the extension of Foster Road. All the development will
have access to Foster Road. A private street with alleys is proposed to provide access to dwelling
units on Lot 4. These streets will be sufficient to serve the proposed development and utilities will
be installed during the road construction phase.
3. The development will not adversely affect views, light and air, property values and privacy of
neighboring properties any more than would a conventional development
Because of the clustering of density, there would be a significant amount of open space between
the proposed development and its neighbors. Therefore views, light and air, property values, and
privacy of neighboring properties, with the exception of the commercial office lot, which is adjacent
to an existing house on Prairie Du Chien Road, will be preserved. Staff recommend that the site
plan for the proposed CO -1 property contain a landscape buffer between future development and
the existing house at 1823 Prairie Du Chien Road.
4. The combination of land uses and building types and any variation from the underlying zoning
requirements or from City standards will be in the public interest, in harmony with the purpose of
the zoning code and with other building regulations of the City.
The applicant is seeking variations in the RS -12 standards to allow multifamily buildings rather
than single family dwellings on individual lots. Given the amount of open space and sensitive
areas that would be preserved and the minimization of paving, this proposal appears to be in the
public interest and compliance with the land use and environmental goals of the Comprehensive
Plan.
Pedestrian facilities: Planned developments must include pedestrian facilities to ensure that
residents and visitors have access to public streets and sidewalks, building entrances, parking
areas, shared open spaces, natural areas, and other amenities. The plan currently does not
show a complete sidewalk network. This will need to be resolved prior to plan approval.
Public Open Space Requirement: Based on the City's neighborhood open space formula, 1.39
acres of public open space will be required or a fee paid in lieu. The Parks and Recreation
Commission will review this application and make a recommendation regarding the dedication of
open space or fees in lieu of. If the Commission chooses not to accept open space, the fee will
be equal to the fair market value of the land that otherwise would have been required for
dedication. The fee must be paid in full by the developer prior to the issuance of the first building
permit for any lot within the development.
Private Shared Open Space: At the time of final approval the applicant must submit a legally
binding instrument setting forth the procedures and financing structure to be followed for
maintaining the common areas. The details of this arrangement will need to be addressed in the
legal papers submitted when the final planned development plan is submitted.
Sensitive Areas: This property contains regulated slopes, wetlands, woodlands and a stream
corridor.
Wetlands: A 100 -foot buffer is generally required between wetlands and development activity
unless a wetland buffer reduction is granted or wetland buffer averaging is approved through the
OPD rezoning. The wetlands on this property are not eligible for a buffer reduction due to the
presence of habit for an endangered species, the Indian bat, and a stream corridor located on Lot
5. The applicant is proposing to use buffer averaging to increase the buffer in areas generally up
stream of the wetlands and to reduce the buffer for wetlands on lots 3, 4 and 5 to allow installation
of driveways, retaining walls on these three lots, and a portion of a residential building on lot 4
near Foster Road.
Regulated Slopes: The plan generally avoids disturbance of critical slopes, disturbing
approximately 3%. Protected slopes and required buffers would not be disturbed. The plan does
not illustrate steep slopes (18 — 25%). These should be shown on the plan and percent proposed
to be disturbed should be reported. Because no protected slopes or required slope buffers are
proposed to be disturbed, and critical slope disturbance is minimal, the plan complies with the
guidelines for regulated slopes.
Stream Corridor: A stream crosses the southeast corner of Lot 5. The plan illustrates the required
buffer.
Woodlands: The overall property contains approximately 45.5 acres of woodlands. The applicant
is proposing to disturb approximately 11 acres or 25% of the woodlands. This would result in
above the 50% woodland preservation requirement for residential developments. At the time the
proposed CO -1 lot is developed the applicant will need to preserve 10% of the woodlands on Lot
1.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends deferral of this application pending resolution of
deficiencies noted below. Upon resolution of these items staff would recommend approval of
rezoning of approximately 53.29 acres from High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) zone
to Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) for
approximately 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for approximately 3.18 acres,
located south of 1-80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
1. Plan should be labeled Planned Development — Sensitive Areas Development Plan
2. Construction limit lines should be illustrated on the plan
3. Sidewalk access to all buildings should be illustrated on the plan
4. The wetland delineation must be reviewed and accepted by the Army Corp of Engineers
5. Sensitive slopes should be labeled as "Protected Slopes" if they are 40% or greater
6. Sensitive areas plan should illustrate steep slopes (slopes between 18 and 25%) and report
the percentage being disturbed
7. An emergency vehicle turnaround is required at the north end of the private street
8. Elevations drawings needed for all townhouse models (they should illustrate how access to
parking will be provided given the change in grade)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Planned Development Overlay Plan
3. Elevation Drawings
4. Applicant's Statement
5. Sensitive Areas Narrative
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Applicant's Statement for Rezoning
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The proposed development area ("project") consists of 7 existing parcels, 4 of which are
adjacent to the southerly 1-80 right-of-way between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien Road.
The project proposes to combine 3 of the 4 parcels adjacent to 1-80 into one Outlot, which will
remain undeveloped. Additionally, one of the existing parcels is currently bisected by the
proposed Foster Road Extension Right -of -Way and will be re -platted as separate parcels
accordingly.
The current zoning classification is RS -12 for all parcels. In an effort to preserve the numerous
existing sensitive slopes, woodlands, and wetlands present in the project area, a re-
classification to Planned Development Overlay (OPD) -12 zoning is being requested for all
parcels (with the exception of one), with RS -12 as the base zone. Rezoning would cluster the
proposed density and allow for a significant portion of the project area to remain undisturbed.
Proposed Lot 1, Parcel 0734484001, is requested for rezoning to CO -1.
This rezoning request is also in accordance with the current North District Plan, which maps the
anticipated uses for the property as Conservation Design, Multi -Family Residential, and Office
Commercial. The project area will incorporate all of these uses. The development plan will
focus heavily on land conservation and includes the extension of Foster Road, completing this
vital connection between Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Road.
Extensive natural sensitive features exist within the overall project area. These include
wetlands, woodlands, and protected slopes. More information on these Sensitive Areas can be
found in the Sensitive Areas Development Plan, included in this application. The anticipated
disturbance areas are explained later in this statement.
A breakdown of the area to be re -zoned is provided below:
Total Project Area: 53.29 acres
Foster Road ROW: 3.14 acres
Total Remaining Area: 50.15 acres
The majority of the project is located to the north and west of proposed Foster Road. A narrow,
linear parcel lies south of Foster Road and will be developed with multi -family units.
Utilities
The existing 24" sanitary sewer line on Foster Road will be extended to Prairie du Chien Road
within the Foster Road right -of --way. The proposed sewer will be 24".
There is currently a 24" transmission water main along the south side of the Foster Road right-
of-way. There is also an existing 12" water main stubbed on both the east and west ends of the
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Foster Road right-of-way. New 12" water main will be constructed within the Foster Road right-
of-way to connect to two stubbed mains on the east and west end.
Stormwater will be addressed on each individual lot (Lots 1 & 2 will have combined stormwater
management). Lot 3 will primarily use underground stormwater treatment chambers for storage,
due to limited open space available for detention. Lot 4 will have several detention basins on
site, and Lot 5 will also have its own detention basin or may also use stormwater treatment.
chambers.
Per City Code 16-3G-5, stormwater calculations will be provided immediately upon rezoning
approval.
Further information pertaining to each individual proposed lot is provided below
Outlot A
Outlot A is the combination of Parcels 0734380001, 0734454002, and 0734454001. The
ownership and maintenance of Outlot A will be established in conjunction with the development
of Lot 4, via a Homeowner's Association.
Outlot B
Outlot B is currently platted as Parcel 0734484003. This lot will remain under the developer's
ownership at this time.
Lot 1
Lot 1 is currently platted as Parcel 0734484001 and part of Parcel 1003126003. Lot 1 lies
within the 300' residential sound buffer required adjacent to the southerly right-of-way line of
Interstate 80, and is therefore proposed to be developed commercially, and re -zoned to CO -1.
This coincides with the North District Plan.
Lot 2
Lot 2 is currently part of Parcel 1003126003. Lot 2 is proposed to have a single 7 -unit
townhome, with a building configuration that is situated between the gas line easement and the
residential sound buffer.
Lot 3
Lot 3 will be developed as elderly housing, with 53 total units. A separate site plan application
for this development has previously been submitted to the City, and is currently in the review
process.
Lot 4
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Also north of Foster Road, Lot 4 is proposed to be developed as multi -family housing, with (9)
buildings of 4 units each (all 2 -Bedroom). Various retaining walls will be constructed as required
around the perimeter of the development to minimize grading impacts to the surrounding ground
and to avoid the nearby sensitive areas. Total proposed units for Lot 4 is 36.
Lot 5
Lot 5 is a narrow lot running south and east of Foster Road. Due to the proximity of wetlands to
the road right-of-way, at this time 4-plex development is only proposed within the more southerly
portion of the lot. Should access to the northeastern area of this proposed lot (currently Parcel
1003102006) be obtained in the future via Prairie du Chien Road, additional development and
potential replatting may take place at that time. Total proposed units for Lot 4 is 18.
Density
Per City Code, the allowable density for an RS -12 zoning designation is 13 dwelling units/acre.
A density schematic (Plan Sheet C1.01) is provided as part of this application demonstrating a
full build -out scenario assuming no topographic or sensitive area limitations. Subtracting out
right-of-way and open space requirements, a conceptual built density is 402 dwelling units. By
Code, the allowable density, when right-of-way and open space requirements are considered, is
289 dwelling units.
The proposed density of this development is 114 dwelling units.
Sensitive Areas Disturbance
The table below identifies the sensitive areas located in each proposed lot, and the anticipated
disturbance areas/percentages, based on the development proposed in this application.
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Requested Variances
Requested Variances are as follows:
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1. With RS -12 as the underlying base zone for this development, a variance is requested to
allow multi -family housing, which is not currently permitted in the RS -12 zone.
2. The code requires a 40 -foot front setback along arterial streets. Lot 3 and Lot 5 are
designed with a 20' setback, due to sensitive areas on the site.
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SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Introduction
HBK Engineering prepared this report to evaluate the development in conjunction with the
requirements of City of Iowa City Code of Ordinances Article 14-51. The purpose of the Article is as
follows:
1. Implement the environmental policies of the comprehensive plan, as amended.
2. Permit and define the reasonable use of properties that contain environmentally sensitive
features and natural resources while recognizing the importance of environmental resources
and protecting such resources from destruction.
3. Provide for the ecologically sound transitions between protected environmentally sensitive
areas and urban development.
4. Protect the public from injury and property damage due to flooding, erosion, and other natural
hazards, which can be exacerbated by development of environmentally sensitive land.
S. Foster urban design that preserves open space and minimizes disturbance of environmentally
sensitive features and natural resources.
6. Provide for the mitigation of disturbances of environmentally sensitive features and natural
resources by requiring and implementing mitigation plans, as needed.
The Sensitive Areas Ordinance addresses Wetlands, Stream Corridors, Regulated Slopes, Wooded Areas,
Fully Hydric Soils, Prairie Remnants, and Archaeological Sites.
HBK enlisted the services of Earthview Environmental, Inc, to conduct a field investigation of the
proposed development.
Findings are as follows:
Jurisdictional Wetlands & Wetland Buffers
Wetland locations have been determined, and buffer zones provided as'shown on the submittal
drawings. Per guidance from Earthview Environmental, wetland buffers may be averaged and are
shown accordingly. A minimum of 50' will be maintained around all wetlands. Wetland buffer
averaging assists in expanding the wetland buffer to areas where other' sensitive areas are present
(primarily critical and sensitive slopes) and will allow for further protection of these areas, and therefore
the project proposes an overall increase of 20% in wetlands buffer area through wetland buffer
averaging. This will also be beneficial in connecting the wetlands on the westerly side of Lot 4 around
the stream, where the corridor will be further protected,
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Quantitative information regarding buffer averaging is as follows:
Combined wetlands north of Foster Road lying between Lots 3 & 4 extending through OutlotA:
Existing 100' wetland buffer acreage: 5.86 acres
Disturbed wetland buffer between 50' and 100: 0.46 acres
Proposed additional wetland buffer acreage: 0.91 acres
Proposed overall wetland buffer acreage: 5.86-0.46+ 0.91= 6.31 acres
Combined wetlands westerly side of Lot 4 development:
Existing 100' wetland buffer acreage: 2.19 acres
Disturbed wetland buffer between 50' and 100': 0.42 acres
Proposed additional wetland buffer acreage: 1.21 acres
Proposed overall wetland buffer acreage: 2.19— 0.42 + 1.21= 2.98 acres
Combined wetlands easterly side of Lot 5:
Existing 100' wetland buffer acreage: 3.11 acres
Disturbed wetland buffer between 50' and 100': 0.16 acres
Proposed additional wetland buffer acreage: 1.21 acres
Proposed overall wetland buffer acreage: 3.11— 0.16 + 1.21= 4.16 acres
It is assumed that all delineated wetlands will be considered jurisdictional. Buffer reduction is not
available for this project because the wetland includes both bat habitat and stream corridors.
If any area within a 50' buffer has the potential of being disturbed, further analysis and permitting will
be required, including the involvement of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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Stream Corridors
HBK Engineering looked at the FEMA floodplain maps as well as the Johnson County GIS property viewer
website and has determined that no portions of the property are within a floodplain or floodway.
Regulated tributaries with no mapped floodway are present, however, and require a natural buffer of
15' each side of the stream corridor. A Stream Corridor is defined as "a river, stream or drainageway
shown in blue (the blue line) on the most current U.S. Geological Survey Quadrangle Maps, and the area
of its delineated floodway. In cases where no floodway is delineated, the blue line will serve as .the
centerline of a 30 -foot wide stream corridor". Additionally, there is one stream in the SE corner of
proposed Lot 5 that, due to its connection to adjacent wetlands, a 65' buffer is being provided.
The project contains many other "non -blue line" stream corridors, many connecting wetlands. For
purposes of sensitive areas calculations, these corridors and their respective buffers are included in the
"wetlands" acreages.
Critical and Protected Slopes
HBK has identified critical and protected slopes and buffers. "Critical" Slopes are those that fall between
25%39%. "Protected" Slopes are those 40% and above, and we have included a buffer in our sensitive
areas analysis.
Only 3% of the approximately 29 acres of critical and protected slopes are anticipated to be disturbed in
conjunction with the project.
Wooded Areas
A woodland is defined as having a minimum of 2 acres of contiguous wooded area containing at least
200 trees per acre, and a grove of trees is 10 or more individual trees with diameter breast height of at
least 12" whose combined canopies cover at least 50% of the area. Buffers for woodlands are 50' from
trunks or 5' beyond driplines.
RS -12 zoning requires a minimum of 50% preservation. The project anticipates disturbing approximately
25% of the total existing woodlands (refer to calculations in the Application Statement).
Fully Hydric Soils
No fully hydric.soils are present in the project area.
Prairies and Prairie Remnants
Earthview Environmental did not identify any prairie remnants during wetland and
threatened/endangered species field investigation.
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Archaeological Sites
An archaeological study is underway and as of the date of this updated report, the field work has been
completed. This report will be updated upon receiving results of this field investigation. Preliminary
conversations with the archaeological subconsultant suggest that the site areas are eroded, which
"limits the sites' information potential and thus their potential significance would be low. The likely
recommendation will be for no further investigation."
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 29, 2017
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: REZ17-00017 Foster Road
The Commission requested information regarding traffic on Prairie Du Chien Road. See the
attached memo from Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner.
The applicant anticipates providing updated plans prior to the January 4 meeting.
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Date: December 29, 2017
To: Bob Miklo; Senior Planner
From: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Re: Proposed Foster Road Development Trip Generation
At their December 215' meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission asked for information with
respect to the proposed development on Foster Road and its effect on traffic on Prairie Du
Chien Road. Based on the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Handbook (9t' Edition),
the development, as proposed, will generate approximately 1,450 vehicle trips per weekday. In
2014, Prairie Du Chien Road had an average daily traffic count of approximately 2,400 near St.
Anne's Drive (Iowa DOT). Given that the capacity of a two-lane minor arterial street is more than
14,000 trips per day, the additional traffic generated by the development alone will not over-
burden Prairie Du Chien Road as currently constructed.
To estimate the total effect of the development along with other pass-through traffic that will
utilize the corridor, staff consulted the Metropolitan Planning Organization's 2045 traffic model.
The results of the model (which is the best tool available for forecasting future traffic volumes)
indicates that the future Foster Road connection will carry less than 4,000 trips per day in 2045,
and indicates that Prairie Du Chien Road will carry similar traffic volumes in 2045 as it does
today. As is the case, Prairie Du Chien Road has the capacity to handle the additional traffic
generated by the proposed development.
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Date: January 12, 2018
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: REZ17-00017 Foster Road
The applicant has indicated that a revised Sensitive Areas Development Plan will be submitted.
Staff will review the revised plan and provide comments at the January 18 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
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December 21, 2017 — Formal Meeting
Page 5 of 8
Theobald questioned the possibility of rail service in the future and would this development
cause an issue. Miklo stated that rail service is not likely in the near future, but there would be
40 feet of right-of-way of green space through the middle of the block. He noted that additional
open space and parking to serve any future passenger rail service may be possible on the land
owned by the University on the western part of this block.
Signs asked if there was any interest among the Commission to defer this item to have the
applicant come back with an updated proposal. Overall there was not.
A vote was taken on the motion as amended, it passed 5-1 (Signs dissenting).
REZONING ITEM (REZ17-00017):
Discussion of an application submitted by University Lake Partners II, LLC, for a rezoning of
approximately 53.29 acres from High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) zone to Planned
Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) for approximately
50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for approximately 3.18 acres, located south of
1-80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road.
Miklo noted this property is located directly south of Interstate 80, west of Prairie Du Chien, and
the future extension of Foster Road will go along the southern part of this property. Miklo stated
the Comprehensive Plan for this area calls for Foster Road to be constructed to connect
Dubuque Street to Prairie Du Chien Road. When the City installed a water main a number of
years ago they graded the site for a street and acquired the right-of-way. Miklo noted the
Comprehensive Plan acknowledges the rugged topography of this area, it contains woodlands,
steep and critical slopes, and some protected slopes and wetlands. Therefore the Plan called for
clustering development away from those sensitive areas up towards Foster Road, additionally
clustering development would help to maintain a 300 foot buffer from the interstate and
residential uses. The Plan also called for the opportunity of development of office or institutional
use at Prairie Du Chien, again to not put residential right up against the interstate.
Miklo stated the Commission received a packet that showed the sensitive areas, almost all of the
property is woodlands with wetlands and steep slopes. The proposal shows a clustering of
development away from those areas leaving a large 23 acre portion as an outlot for open space.
Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission will look at the space to see if they want to have any
of it dedicated to public open space or if it should be maintained by a homeowners association
as private open space. The proposed development has five development lots. Lot 1 would be
zoned Commercial Office (roughly 3 acres), Lot 2 would contain seven dwelling units in a
townhouse fashion that would have access to Foster Road, Lot 3 would contain a 53 -unit senior
housing cooperative, Lot 4 would contain a series of townhouses with thirty some units, and Lot
5 would contain a series of townhouses on the south side of Foster Road. Miklo stated that
overall when you look at the entire property it translates to a density of approximately 2.5 units
per acre. It is noted in the Comprehensive Plan that the current RS -12 Single Family High
Density zoning was perhaps too dense for this rugged area and suggested it be zoned for a
lower density. The proposal achieves the lesser density even through it would still be zoned RS -
12 the overall density would be comparable to what is typically seen in a RS -5 zone.
Parsons asked why it was zoned RS -12 because it feels odd for developers to want to down -
zone an area. Miklo noted it is not a down -zoning, it will retain the RS -12 zoning and where the
units are built it will be 8-12 units per acre, which is typical of a RS -12 zone. Miklo stated this
area has been zoned RS -12 since 1983.
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December 21, 2017—Formal Meeting
Page 6 of 8
Miklo said that the Comprehensive Plan notes the expense of building Foster Road may be too
much for a developer given the limited development potential and indicates some possibility of
City financial assistance. Miklo stated the applicant may seek Tax Increment Financing to help
construct the road and that would be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. There would
be some great benefits to the overall public to have Foster Road extended, it would help improve
traffic circulation in the northern part of the city and for traffic coming in off Prairie Du Chien it
would relieve the traffic on other streets.
In terms of the planned development, the idea is to cluster the development that might otherwise
occur in the sensitive areas into smaller pockets. There are series of criteria a planned
development must meet that are outlined in the staff report, and staff feels those are generally
met in this proposal. The proposed plan also respects the sensitive area on the site and adheres
to required buffers with the exception of a few locations where they are requesting buffer
averaging, which means they would increase the wetland buffer in certain areas where it is more
crucial and reduce the buffer area in other areas. In no place would the buffer be less than 50
foot. Additionally the grading of steep slopes is minimal and there is no encroachment into the
protected slopes.
Miklo stated there is some information Staff has not yet reviewed with the application, the
wetland delineation information from the Corp, stormwater management has not been addressed
yet, and the necessary plat will also need to be reviewed by the Commission.
Staff recommends deferral of this application pending resolution of deficiencies noted in the Staff
Report.
Parsons asked about the 100 foot gas pipeline that cuts through the property. Miklo showed the
easement for the gas pipeline that crosses the property and the development will not encroach
into that at all.
Hensch asked if the applicant is able to receive Tax Increment Financing for this project if there
are affordable housing implications. Hektoen replied that yes, affordable housing would be
required.
Dyer asked about removal of trees. Miklo stated the applicant is proposing to remove about 25%
of the woodlands, they are required to preserve 50% and they are preserving 75%.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Sam Ray (HBK Engineering) is representing the applicant and came forward to answer any
questions.
Hensch asked about the senior housing area. Ray said the intent is for it to be independent
living apartments.
Dyer asked if the intent is to develop all five lots at once. Ray said that was correct.
Freerks asked if there were tenants for lot one, the office area. Ray said currently they have not
figured that out.
Joe Murphy (Iowa City) questioned the Tanglewood Street/Ventura Avenue area and if there
would be street access to that area from this new development. Miklo replied there would not.
Murphy said he supported the proposal.
Curt Moore (Dubuque Street north) stated he is in favor of this proposal and it should be
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expedited as it should have been done 20 years ago. Linder Road is a terrible road to handle all
the traffic.
Paul Ellis (Caroline Avenue) feels overall it is a fantastic plan his concern is lot one being a
commercial lot and adding commercial traffic to Prairie Du Chien. As of the last DOT survey,
Prairie Du Chien already handles over 2500 cars per day. All the other properties along Prairie
Du Chien are residential and it should all remain residential. A Commissioner responded that it
the goal was to not put housing adjacent to Interstate 80 because of the health effects of high
noise levels and fumes.
Mark Nelson noted he has a vested interest in the senior living part of this development and is
unsure what the deferral will mean with regards to a time table. Freerks noted that a deferral this
evening would not set back the timeline any further because the plat for the area also needs to
be approved and the applicant has not yet submitted the plat. Hetkoen noted that giving a
definite timeline is difficult because there are quite a few factors including if a Tax Increment
Financing situation arises.
Freerks closed the public hearing
Hensch moved to defer until January 4, 2018, the request to a rezoning of approximately
53.29 acres from High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) zone to Planned
Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) for
approximately 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for approximately 3.18
acres, located south of 1-80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road.
Parsons seconded the motion.
Freerks noted this will be a fabulous addition to the community once all the details are taken care
of. It is nice to see how much green space will be retained.
Signs asked if Staff could get data on the Prairie Du Chien traffic and how this development may
impact it.
Parsons asked about the landscaping buffer noted on the plan and asked if they can see
specifics on that due to disappointing landscaping results in the past.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 7, 2017
Hencsh moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 7, 2017 with edits.
Parsons seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Parsons moved to adjourn.
Signs seconded.
A vote was taken and motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 4, 2018 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
Approved
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Ann Freerks, Mike Hensch, Max Parsons, Mark
Signs
MEMBERS ABSENT: Phoebe Martin, Jodie Theobald
STAFF PRESENT: Sylvia Bochner, Sara Hektoen, Bob Miklo,
OTHERS PRESENT: Curt Moore, Mike Welch, Siobhan Harman, Megan Carr
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of the rezoning of 1010 1st Avenue
from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2), and 1022
1 st Avenue from (RS -5) to Commercial Office (CO -1) and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from
(CO -1) to (CC -2).
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of ANN 17-00001 and REZ17-00020,
annexation of approximately 7.90 acres and a rezoning from County Commercial (C) and
County Multifamily Residential (RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) for
approximately 5.27 acres and Interim Development Single Family (ID -RS) for approximately
2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE.
Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
REZONING ITEM (REZ17-00017):
Discussion of an application submitted by University Lake Partners II, LLC, for a rezoning of
approximately 53.29 acres from High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) zone to
Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) for
approximately 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for approximately 3.18 acres,
located south of 1-80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road.
Miklo noted this item was deferred at the last meeting due to a number of deficiencies in the in
application, new material was received today and Miklo shared that with the Commission. One
was a revised plan that now shows the townhouse units as three bedrooms rather than one and
two bedroom units, there has also been a slight reconfiguration of some of the townhouses.
Additionally a new townhouse building design was submitted, but Miklo is unclear if that is an
alternative or if it is in addition to the other elevations already submitted. He said that with other
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recent projects there has been a concern about the same townhouse being repeated on every
lot, resulting in a monotonous design.
Miklo noted that there are still a few items that have not been clarified completely on the revised
plan, the construction limit lines do appear on some of the lots but not all of them and that is
necessary to establish where the grading will end to make sure the steep slopes and wetlands
are not encroached upon. Miklo stated they did receive a cross-section for the private street but
engineering and fire department staff have not had time to review that. He said the City had not
yet received acceptance of the wetlands delineation from the Army Corp of Engineers.
Therefore if the Commission does decide to recommend this item to Council it could be subject
to the Corp signoff before the Council reviews the plan. The issue being if the Corp does not
agree with this delineation there may be some changes to the overall plan and it would have to
come back to Planning & Zoning.
Miklo stated that due to some of these items not being resolved Staff is recommending deferral
until the January 18 meeting.
Hensch asked if the issue of varying facades on the townhouses could also be an issue asked
to be resolved before approval. Freerks agreed that plus many other items need to be resolved
and agrees with a deferral. Freerks noted that the original townhouse design was much better
than the new proposal and asked that the applicant reconsider that design.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Curt Moore (3169 Dubuque Street) asked that the City move forward with this application as fast
as possible as the street is needed.
Mike Welch (HBK Engineering) spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that the wetland
delineation was conducted by Earthview Environmental on site and they are waiting on the Corp
concurrence. They are confident with the delineation that Earthview did, past experiences show
the Corp concurs with Earthview's delineations. With regards to the building elevations and
facades it is the applicants intentions to have a varying unit type throughout and not have them
all look the same. Welch stated the construction limit lines are on all the drawings, they are just
hard to see so their staff is working to update the drawings so that can be seen easier.
Hensch asked about the S3 screening notated on Lot 1, but a landscaping plan is not included.
Welch stated that if the Commission would like to see a detailed landscaping plan they will
provide one.
Freerks closed the public hearing.
Hensch moved to defer REZ17-00017 until the January 18, 2018 meeting to clarify the
issues raised in the staff report as well as a landscaping plan and illustrations of varying
facades on the townhomes.
Parsons seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0.
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From:
Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 11:40 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
Several Comments
Council,
I wish to express my regret over the remarks made at Cermak's Auto Shop as reported in a recent edition of the Press
Citizen. I hope that if he has not yet done so, Mr Cermak will offer a personal apology to the customers he threatened by
his line of questioning and that the matter is not dropped until he has done that as well as been ordered to receive some
sensitivity training around this matter. Furthermore, the incident shouldl be reported to the Southern Poverty Law
Center, which tracks these sorts of things throughout the country.
On a completely different note, please do not light up the Red Mall with the 'canopy lights'. Downtown is a jewel, but it's
not the only place in the City where there is money needed to do improvements of all sorts. The City has been
exceedingly generous to the Downtown Association over the years, but it is time to slow down until the money picture
becomes clearer and until there is a more equitable distribution of limited dollars throughout the City.
Carol deProsse
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City Clerk
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We would like to request amendments to the Iowa City Taxicab OrdinaMe
(Title 5, Chapter 2 of the Iowa City City Code).
Yellow Cab of Iowa City began using computerized and automated
dispatching over five years ago, with great success.
A new advance with this technology will allow for an implementation that
would save us time and money. This advancement is known as eMeters or
"Soft" meters. Basically, the existing computer tablets in our vehicles can
now also operate as a meter, showing the customer in numerals two inches
high the fare as it progresses. Transportation Network Companies (TNCs
or "Ride -Sharing"), such as Uber and Lyft already use the same technology
on their cell phones. Ours would be visible on our tablets from the front and
back seat. It would register the fare and show the progress in fare the same
as a traditional meter (see attached image). Other jurisdictions already
allow for this technology, such as the State of California.
We request that the taxicab ordinance be amended to allow for this type of
meter. This measure would allow taxicab companies to use one device for
many tasks, saving the company money and keeping them competitive.
The rate settings themselves cannot be changed by anyone other than the
programmer of the third party providing the technology. The procedure to
verify the meter would be an affidavit to the City attesting that the taxicab
company is not able to tamper with the settings and the current rates in the
program.
We are not asking that the Code restrict taxicabs to using only "soft" meters,
rather we request that they be an option.
A second amendment we request is a change in the Code to allow for the
sale and transfer of an existing taxicab business license. Presently, the
code (5-5-2-F) reads the license cannot be sold, assigned, or transferred to
another taxicab business.
We request a simple change to the Code so that a business license may be
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dispatching over five years ago, with great success.
A new advance with this technology will allow for an implementation that
would save us time and money. This advancement is known as eMeters or
"Soft" meters. Basically, the existing computer tablets in our vehicles can
now also operate as a meter, showing the customer in numerals two inches
high the fare as it progresses. Transportation Network Companies (TNCs
or "Ride -Sharing"), such as Uber and Lyft already use the same technology
on their cell phones. Ours would be visible on our tablets from the front and
back seat. It would register the fare and show the progress in fare the same
as a traditional meter (see attached image). Other jurisdictions already
allow for this technology, such as the State of California.
We request that the taxicab ordinance be amended to allow for this type of
meter. This measure would allow taxicab companies to use one device for
many tasks, saving the company money and keeping them competitive.
The rate settings themselves cannot be changed by anyone other than the
programmer of the third party providing the technology. The procedure to
verify the meter would be an affidavit to the City attesting that the taxicab
company is not able to tamper with the settings and the current rates in the
program.
We are not asking that the Code restrict taxicabs to using only "soft" meters,
rather we request that they be an option.
A second amendment we request is a change in the Code to allow for the
sale and transfer of an existing taxicab business license. Presently, the
code (5-5-2-F) reads the license cannot be sold, assigned, or transferred to
another taxicab business.
We request a simple change to the Code so that a business license may be
sold or transferred provided that the prospective owners of the "new
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company" is acceptable to the City under the same process as current
owners. This could also be done at any time of the year outside of the once
per year taxi licenses are issued. (section 5-2-2-A). It would only be used
for the sale of all or substantially all the assets of the original company.
We would be happy to answer any questions regarding these requests.
Thank you.
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From: jjehle <jjehle@mymailstation.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:56 AM
To: Council
Subject: Iowa City Struggles Finding Housing Balance
Friends:
I write to you in regard to the article that appeared in the Tuesday edition of the Gazette. (12/26/17).
It is NOT just the houses near downtown that need your attention!
I live 11 blocks east of downtown at 1167 East Jefferson Street. I have lived there since the early go's. The
ranch style houses that were originally owed by families, are now being bought up as rental units as John
Thomas knows, and being rented to college students! I no longer know my neighbors!
Please help those of us who plan to stay in our ranch style homes
until "death do us part"! If this happens ii blocks from downtown,
it can happen anywhere in Iowa City!
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Joan H.Jehle
1167 E. Jefferson Street
Iowa City, Ia 52245
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
Geoff Fruin
Sent:
Monday, January 22, 2018 2:01 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
FW: pizza boxes
From: Jane Wilch
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 12:19 PM
To: 'judith-crossett@uiowa.edu' <judith-crossett@uiowa.edu>
Cc: Jennifer Jordan <Jennifer-Jordan@iowa-city.org>; Ron Knoche <Ron-Knoche@iowa-city.org>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff-
Fruin @ iowa-city.org>
Subject: RE: pizza boxes
Hi Judith,
Thank you for reaching out. If a pizza box is clean (no grease or food stains), you are welcome to recycle this. You
mentioned that you tear the clean parts of the box off and recycle these. That is great—thank you.
As for the greasy pizza boxes, curbside composting will have normal pickup for the rest of this month. Starting on
February 5' and running through March 16th, we will suspend regular service but will pick up by appointment during this
6 -week period. If you would like your curbside compost picked up during this time, please call 319-356-5151 to make an
appointment and we will be happy to pick it up at no additional charge. Regular service will resume on March 19th.
We do not currently have a drop-off site in town for organic items like pizza boxes and food scraps, but residents are
always welcome to drop off these items at the Iowa City Landfill's compost facility at no cost. This is our first winter
offering food scraps composting at the curb, so we are hoping the appointment system will help to support those that
would like to continue recycling food scraps when yard waste is sparse.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Jane
Jane Wilch
Recycling Coordinator
City of Iowa City
319.887.6110
www.icgov.orp/recycle
From: Crossett, Judith [mailto:iudith-crossett@uiowa.edu]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 10:16 AM
To: Council <Council@iowa-city.ore>; info@citycarton.com
Subject: pizza boxes
I am happy with the decision to ban cardboard from trash, but I am concerned about pizza boxes. I've been tearing off
un -stained lids and recycling them, but that leaves us with a lot of greasy pizza -box -bottoms. I could save them all till
March curbside composting resumes, but I'd much rather be able to take them to a pizza -box -composting -collection site
now, and all winter. (my grandson subsists on chocolate milk and pepperoni pizza, so we accumulate a lot of pizza
boxes).
Any chance such a site could happen?
Thanks,
Judith Crossett
1420 Yewell
Iowa City
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From: bob oppliger <boboppliger@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:12 PM
To: James Throgmorton; Council
Cc: Geoff Fruin
Subject: Support active transportation
Dear Jim & Council,
I was surprised to learn that the City of Iowa City does not subsidize active transportation by city staff. With the
Council's keen interest in climate control and reducing the city's carbon imprint, one of the most effect ways is to reduce
automobile use.
As I heard it, the City subsidizes staff car parking and bus passes but offers no subsidy for bike and walk commuting. A
significant co -benefit of active transportation is improved health for active commuters including reducing lost time on
the job. Additionally it could be argued that there is a second co -benefit, relating to reducing impact on infrastructure
and the need to build more parking. A win -win-win for staff, city budgets, and the taxpayers too.
I urge the council to look into ways to offer incentives for active transportation. Bicyclists of Iowa City are available to
facilitate and encourage new policies with this goal. May is National Bike Month and just around the corner. I urge the
City to use May as a kick-off for ways to encouraging active transportation among the staff.
Cordially,
Bob Oppliger
Education & Advocacy Coordinator
Bicyclists of Iowa City
& Member, Board of Directors
League of American Bicyclists
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Kellie
From: Iowa Students for Refugees <studorg-IS4Refugees@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:33 PM
To: Council
Subject: New Student Organization
Dear City Council,
We are a new organization in Iowa City through the University of Iowa called Iowa Students for Refugees. We would love
your input as we are starting to identify issues that aren't being addressed in this community for refugees, both new and
old. We would love to meet to talk about what you think we should offer as we grow in the community. Please let
us know if you have any time to meet in the next week or two, and we will set up a meeting.
Thanks so much,
Allex Mahanna and Maddy Bradley
Iowa Students and Refugees Co -Founders and Presidents
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Dear Mayor Throgmorton,
Rebecca Porter <jsdillon@mchsi.com>
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:22 AM
Council
traffic safety in Iowa City
The purpose of this letter is to express my concern about traffic safety in Iowa City and the hope that the City Council,
with the help of the community, will comprehensively address some issues (listed below). One such community -focused
plan is "Vision Zero" which has been successfully implemented in other U.S. cities.
• traffic speed through neighborhoods
• drivers (and cyclists) habitually running "stale" red lights
• cyclists not obeying traffic rules (and confusing drivers by conflating pedestrian rights and vehicle
responsibilities)
• distracted driving
• increased traffic volume
• in the downtown area students "swarm" an intersection with no regard to traffic lights (in addition to distracted
walking)
• drivers typically disregard pedestrian crosswalks (and enter the crosswalk area before the pedestrian has
finished crossing)
In my neighborhood (Manville Heights) there is growing concern about the above issues as our neighborhood streets
have become a through -way for the west University of Iowa campus (including Kinnick Stadium and Carver Hawkeye
Arena). In particular, Park Road is the primary through -way for traffic to the campus but even more particularly to
Coralville. Vehicular speed far exceeds 25mph and presents clear danger to pedestrians since the sidewalk is inches from
the road in one section and these streets are heavily walked (by adults and children and their pets). And, the resident
deer population is growing - and crossing our streets often in the dark.
A comprehensive plan to smooth traffic would encourage people to use public transportation, walk, ride their bikes, and
improve the air quality.
You may be aware of e -conversations on "NextDoor," and on other social media. The problem is not isolated to Manville
Heights.
As a community, we must address this as a public health problem.
If help from the wider community is needed, I would be willing to participate.
Thank you for the work that you are doing for our City.
Rebecca Porter
425 Hutchinson Avenue
Iowa City
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Attachments:
please read the attached letter
Joe Murphy
Murphy Sound
2050 North Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
52245-1623
319-351-3719
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Joe Murphy <murphysoundic@gmail.com>
Friday, January 26, 2018 11:12 AM
Council; Geoff Fruin
The Dennis Jones Memorial Stage
DENNISJONES STAGE.docx
TO: The City Council of Iowa City
This letter is to request the Council's consideration that the Pedestrian Mall stage
be officially named THE DENNIS JONES STAGE.
Dennis Jones was a long-time Iowa City resident and business owner who worked
with all of his energy and skill to provide sound reinforcement for Iowa City area
events and organizations over the course of many years.
Dennis was the seldom noticed person who made Friday Night Concerts enjoyable
for both listeners and performers. For nearly two decades Dennis showed up
hours before the shows to set up and check the sound and light systems. He was
always the last one to leave the site as well, packing the gear and leaving the
stage area as he found it.
The Friday Night Concerts were far from Dennis' only contribution to the
enrichment of our community. He never failed to assist any charity or social group
that needed help with their event, often at great personal financial and physical
expense.
The upcoming renovation of our Ped Mall creates a perfect opportunity for the
City to recognize a simple, hardworking citizen man who meant so much to local
musicians and the thousands who have enjoyed the music they made.
If you don't know who Dennis was please talk to any local musician. I'm sure they
will be happy to tell you of the ways that Dennis Jones made our community a
better place though his work.
Thank you for your consideration
Joe Murphy
2050 North Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
murphysoundic@gmail.com
Kellie Fruehling
From:
Kelly Plumber <dirtbox@cfu.net>
Sent:
Friday, January 26, 2018 6:00 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Dennis Jones Stage Please!
My band began playing in Iowa City in about 1983, and in the ensuing years, wherever we played, or
whenever i attended shows just about anywhere in Iowa City,
this kind patient professional was there to make us sound better. I understand he was around much
longer than that, and did his great sound work all over town,
big venues and small. This would be a wonderful tribute to a guy invaluable to the music scene there
for decades. Thank you, Kelly Plumber, CF, IA
Kellie Fruehling
From: Dan Davis <dantalkstohimself@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 11:15 PM
To: Council
Subject: Dennis Jones Stage
Please make this happen. He was a good man, and gave a lot to this community.
Daniel Davis
Kellie Fruehling
From:
nstika <nstika@aol.com>
Sent:
Friday, January 26, 2018 11:49 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Dennis Jones Stage Please
Hello,
My name is Nick Stika from, born and raised in Iowa City, I knew Dennis Jones for nearly 40 years, worked with him for a
good portion of that. With his history and background in this community and his time working for Iowa City mixing
sound during decades of shows downtown and out at the fiddlers picnic, I can see NO other name to adorn the Ped Mall
Stage than Dennis Jones. It would be a crime NOT to name the stage after him.
Respectfully,
Nick Stika
Two time inductee Iowa Rock and Roll hall of fame with the Buzzards and Dogs On Skis.
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
Kylie Buddin <uaykylie@me.com>
Sent:
Saturday, January 27, 2018 8:15 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
Denis Jones
Please consider malting the stage downtown after Denis Jones. Which would be a fitting memorial for am Iowa
City Music icon.
Kylie Buddin
ilio Ash St
Iowa City Iowa 52240
Kellie Fruehling
From:
Rita Schmidt <ritaschmidtiowa@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, January 27, 2018 5:24 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
stage
Dennis Jones Stage please, he is so deserving of this.
Rita Schmidt
741 Rundell St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Kellie Fruehling
From:
Eric Quiner <ericquiner@iowarealty.com>
Sent:
Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:20 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
In support of the Dennis Jones Stage
Hello,
My name is Eric Quiner and I am a former director of the Friday Night Concert Series circa 2005-6. I am also
the Executive Director of Camp Euforia - Lone Tree's Independent Music Festival and former member of the
band Euforquestra. I am reaching out in support of the Dennis Jones Stage naming proposal.
Dennis was an exceptional and supportive member of Iowa Cities thriving arts scene. This designation would
mean much to many. He had a heart of gold and a work ethic that made all happy to work with him.
I happily support this for Dennis.
Eric Quiner
0 515.453.5935
C 515.710.5468
Licensed to sell Real Estate in the State of Iowa
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From: Casey Stone <casey@caseystone.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 10:30 AM
To: Council
Subject: Dennis Jones honorary stage
Dear Iowa City council person:
My name is Casey Stone. I was born and raised in Iowa City and then departed for Los Angeles to forge my
career as a music engineer and mixer.
I frequently rented equipment from Dennis Jones and he was always generous with helping me and always
trusted, even though I was just in high school at the time, I would take care of his equipment.
I also occasionally did a little mining when he was hired as sound company.
I feel Dennis was a strong asset to the Iowa City music scene and naming a stage after him would be a welcome
and fitting tribute.
Thank you.
-Casey Stone
Kellie Fruehling
From: sabotintheloom <sabotintheloom@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:05 PM
To: Council
Subject: Dennis Jones Stage please
Joe Murphy had an excellent idea to name the new city stage after Dennis Jones in honor of all the work he did
to help the Iowa City public music scene grow. I think this is a great idea. Please consider this option.
Thank you,
Rebecca Arnott
(I currently live in Coralville, but have lived in both Iowa City & North Liberty & still go to both)
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
Susan Futrell <sfutrell@mchsi.com>
Sent:
Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:34 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Dennis Jones Stage
Dear City Council members,
i would like to add my voice in support of the proposal to name the new downtown stage after longtime
community member and sound engineer Dennis Jones. I had the privilege and pleasure to work with Dennis
over many decades. He provided equipment, sound, and heart to an uncountable number of benefit concerts
and community events, always gave generously of his time and talent, and never sought (or was in) the
spotlight. He loved music and he loved Iowa City and our community. He pulled a rabbit out of the hat so
many times, responding to last-minute pleas for help and loaning equipment to keep the sounds and the
gatherings happening. He was part of our community in many ways—he also loved old furniture and old
houses, and his handicraft and skill are tucked away in many corners. But he gave most to help others' voices
and songs be heard. It would be most fitting to acknowledge him by naming the stage in his honor: Dennis
Jones and Brown Street Sound.
thank you for your work on behalf of Iowa City,
Susan Futrell
iii Fairchild St
Iowa City
Kellie Fruehling
From:
Brian Fuller <bfuller250@aol.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 12:35 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
DENNIS JONES STAGE PLEASE
I'm a graduate of the University and was deeply involved in the music scene while there and still am to a
degree. I played guitar a couple of years ago on a Scott Cochran CD and just built www.scottalancochran.com
for him. This would be a wonderful addition to the Mall and an honor richly deserved by one who gave so much
and touched so many.
If funding is an issue, I hope you will get in touch. With any luck, I'll get to stand on it myself one day
Brian Fuller
Class of `88
290o Las Vegas Blvd S #3301
Las Vegas, NV 89109
310.569.5850
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Kellie Fruehling
From: john mcneill <bugjetdjonn@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 9:00 PM
To: Council
Subject: Dennis Jones Stage on the Pedestrian Mall please
Hello,
I'd heard there was an effort to get the stage on the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall to be named after Dennis Jones, a man
who gave so much of his time and talent to helping the Iowa City music scene for years and years. I was in bands from '83
through '90 in Iowa City and I recall how helpful, encouraging and patient he was with us. I think it'd be a lovely thing to
memorialize and say thank you Dennis this way.
thank you for your time,
John McNeill
Madison Wisconsin
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
dear iowa city council,
i recently found out of a proposal to name the new stage on the pedestrian
mall the Dennis Jones Memorial Stage. i think it is a wonderful idea.
dennis was the first person i met in iowa city, back in the late 70s,
he was a vital cog in the wheel of an exploding music scene, as a live music
presenter, manager, and then settled on a long career as a professional
sound man. brown st. music, his sound company, was the go -to sound
company for so many local events, not only for the quality of his work,
but for his willingness to give 100% to every event.
though dennis never spoke about his generosity, i know he was highly affordable,
especially, when an event was something that was for the overall good of
the community. i heard these stories from others. i would not be surprised if
he donated his work on many occassions. his generosity and willingness to
give advice to others, in his many areas of expertise, were well know.
dennis jones was a good man, and one of the best friends this town ever had.
i hope the county considers this idea to name the new stage after him,
sincerely,
dave moore
Late Handouts Distributeu 14 f (q )
Kellie Fruehling
From:
moore <david_lysa@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Monday, February 05, 2018 3P,ly}
To:
Council a
Subject:
from dave moore about proposed Dennis Jones Memorial Stage
dear iowa city council,
i recently found out of a proposal to name the new stage on the pedestrian
mall the Dennis Jones Memorial Stage. i think it is a wonderful idea.
dennis was the first person i met in iowa city, back in the late 70s,
he was a vital cog in the wheel of an exploding music scene, as a live music
presenter, manager, and then settled on a long career as a professional
sound man. brown st. music, his sound company, was the go -to sound
company for so many local events, not only for the quality of his work,
but for his willingness to give 100% to every event.
though dennis never spoke about his generosity, i know he was highly affordable,
especially, when an event was something that was for the overall good of
the community. i heard these stories from others. i would not be surprised if
he donated his work on many occassions. his generosity and willingness to
give advice to others, in his many areas of expertise, were well know.
dennis jones was a good man, and one of the best friends this town ever had.
i hope the county considers this idea to name the new stage after him,
sincerely,
dave moore
4f(10)
Kellie Fruehling
From: Cheryl <cherylcruise@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:18 PM
To: Council
Subject: Discussing strategic plan priorities
Council,
To consider as you discuss strategic planning:
1. What do you mean by affordable housing?
* The icxov.ora website defines it as "80% AMI paying 30% of income'.
* In Riverfront Crossings the definition is 60% AMI paying Fair Market Rent which is
effectively a 40-45%AMI rate.
* Iowa City Public Housing uses a maximum 80% AMI though the majority are less
than 50% AMI.
* LIHTC projects are 50% or 60% AMI paying 30% of income as calculated by HUD.
This is higher than Fair Market Rent.
* At The Rise, if the affordable units are 80% AM[ paying 30% of income as using
HUD rules, this year a studio can be $1190/month and a 1 bedroom $1360/month.
2. How worried should we be about cost burden?
Cost burden (paying more than 30% of income for housing) is a mathematical
calculation of the American Community Survey which surveys about 1.6% of
households each year. The factors involved are household income and gross rent
paid. In the city of Iowa City 30% of the population are 18-24 year olds. Most are
renters. Median household income for the group is $12,000. Many do not work or
work part time. They need to report paying $300 per month or else they are cost
burdened. The math is dramatically affected by our number of 18-24 year olds.
They represent 2/3 of those in poverty in Iowa City according to ACS.
Students lower the Iowa City median income a great deal and families in Johnson
County raise median income a great deal.
There are also wide margins of error in ACS which need to be taken into account
so the Iowa City cost burden level is really somewhere between 40% and 100%.
3. Is the rent too high?
* ACS 2016 shows gross median rent in Iowa City as $854 and in Johnson County
as $886. Some years it goes up and some years it goes down.
* The Brailsford & Dunlavey housing study shows Iowa City median rent is at the
average of 12 University towns. This study also reports 53% of the general rental
market is students.
* Nationally the median rent for an apartment in a multi family structure built in 2015
was $1381. (Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2016)
* Because valuations are so high, it is not uncommon for property tax to be 1/4 to 1/3
of the total rent in Iowa City.
* More than $33,000,000 in residential property is affordable and pays no property
tax, a contribution we have made to affordable housing every year (of about
$750,000).
* ACS 2016 shows an Iowa City vacancy rate of 9% of all housing units. The latest
Cook Appraisal survey shows similar numbers. There are vacant "affordable" units
for sale and for rent.
* Given our median rent, we have lots of "naturally occurring affordable housing"
though some may be occupied by those with higher income making them
affordable but not available. Nationally half of all units affordable to 30% AMI are
occupied by those with higher income.
* We use 100% of our 1300 housing vouchers at Fair Market Rent so there has
not been a problem finding units at that price level.
Summary
In Iowa City as across the country the biggest need is for more housing for extremely low income (30% AM])
households. This can only be achieved through taxpayer subsidy and in Iowa City would need to include students.
Cheryl Cruise
Iowa City IA
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com
Sent:
Friday, January 26, 2018 4:15 PM
To:
Council; Geoff Fruin; Tracy Hightshoe; wendy-ford@iowa.city.org
Subject:
Affordable Housing Strategies
Attachments:
Affordable Housing Budgeting and Planning.docx
Dear Council and Staff,
Attached, please find a memo from the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition regarding action items that we
hope will be included in your FY19 budget/strategic planning.
I welcome any questions or comments you may have!
Take care, and thank you,
Sara
Sara Barron
Executive Director
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
www.jcaffordablehousing.org I www.facebook.com/jcaffordablehousing I @jcahcoalition
JcnAc
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
308 E. Burlington Street, PMB 121
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
jcaffordablehousing@gmaii.com
To: Iowa City Council and Staff
From: Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
RE: Budget and Planning for Affordable Housing
Thank you for your continued attention to affordable housing solutions. As you finalize your plans for the
FY19 budget, we would like to highlight a few additional strategies that could make a sustained positive
impact on the housing market in Iowa City. While some of these suggestions would require you to make
small changes to your budget, others can be achieved without increasing expenditures.
• Increase the dollars allocated to affordable housing from $650,000 to $1,000,000.
• Require that multifamily developments receiving a $1,000/unit commitment from the city for the
Workforce Housing Tax Credit program reserve a percentage of those units to be income -
targeted for lower-income residents.
• Move forward with a tax abatement program.
• Leverage the amount committed annually to land -banking by using it to service debt on a larger
funding amount, allowing the city to procure more land than can be acquired with a one-time
payment. Purchasing more land will lead to a greater impact, more flexibility, and more
opportunities for potential developers.
• Begin a series of planned conversations about citywide inclusionary zoning with all stakeholders.
• Work with the Iowa City Area Homebuilders' Association to identify building requirements, fees,
and/or design standards that could be waived for new single-family homes and multi -family
buildings that will be priced for affordability.
Other items of note:
In the last calendar year, the City of Iowa City committed almost $1M to Workforce Housing Tax
Credits. Workforce housing, while a useful piece of increasing the overall housing stock, offers no
guarantee of affordability for the 10,000+ Iowa City households that earn less than 80% AMI and
are cost -burdened by their current housing. Adding an affordability requirement to this housing
expenditure aligns with the city's goals and can be achieved without additional cost to the city.
The budget proposal currently recognizes "affordable housing" as one area where new debt may
be permitted. Leveraging an annual commitment of funding to service a debt on a larger tract of
land, rather than being limited to buying only what can be purchased outright, is a good
investment and justifies this type of new debt.
The data contained in the CITY STEPS plan and the Strategic Housing Master Plan study clearly
outline the need for more affordable housing. We strongly urge you to use these data to set a
measureable numeric goal for the number of new or existing units that will be impacted by your
affordable housing efforts.
The Affordable Housing Coalition appreciates your thoughtful consideration of these suggestions, and we
welcome the opportunity for further discussion. Best wishes as you complete your planning process.
Kellie Fruehling
From:
Nelson, Benjamin C <benjamin-nelson@uiowa.edu>
Sent:
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 7:27 AM
To:
Council
Cc:
Stewart, Gustave
Subject:
UISG considerations for Strategic Plan
Council,
During the Strategic Plan work session today, we would like for you to keep in the mind the suggestions of
UISG. We believe that these proposals will further the missions of both the City of Iowa City and the University
of Iowa in creating a more livable and vibrant community. As detailed below, these include affordable
transportation options, addressing food accessibility, and an emphasis on partnership between the City, UISG,
and the rest of the University's entities.
Here are our proposals:
Transportation
• Create and
• establish a dockless Bikeshare program in conjunction with UI
o This has been
o a conversation that has been going for a few years and we highly encourage that the program
is implemented. The recent change to a dockless Bikeshare program will work better in terms of
cost efficiency and addressing the unique needs of the university and
o city.
• Implement more
• bike lanes by implementing the Bike Master Plan
o The bike master
o plan was a great step in the direction of becoming a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community. In order
to achieve that goal, it is necessary to implement and institutionalize the plan in a way that
ensures that bike lanes will be added.
0
• Public transit
• route study
0
o Public transit
o is a key mode when getting to campus, work or places like the mall. We applaud the City's
steps in taking action and forming a comprehensive analysis that looks at frequency of routes,
location and overall affordability of the public transit for the university
o community and non -university community.
0
Housing
• Continue on
• the action of housing affordability for the overall market
o The City has
o done a great job at enhancing the River Front Crossing's district and we would like to
encourage the city to make sure to continue to increase the development and having the
minimum amount of affordable housing units in that area. As the recent Brailsford
o and Dunlavey survey noted, there is a lack of student oriented housing and it is necessary to fill
the supply gap by partnering with UI and UISG. By doing this, we can reduce the pressure on
the housing market and hopefully lower rental prices for the entire
o community.
0
• Ensure more
• and better quality of housing
o Iowa City has
o had a good amount of progress in providing quality housing in the community. UISG has
identified safety concerns related to parking not having sufficient lighting in some multifamily
housing. In addition, we view it necessary to require background checks for
0 those that are managing the rental property to ensure safety of the tenants.
0
Food
• Engage and
• partner with organizations to increase accessibility to affordable local food options in the downtown
area.
o There have
o been conversations about partnering with an organization that focuses on providing local and
organic food. By partnering with these types of organizations, the community can better access
healthier food items.
City - UI Relations
• Proactively
• seek student input on issues pertinent to them -- implement a few listening posts at the university
campus (or establishments that are close to university)
0
o While UISG
o liaisons are a significant help to this barrier, it is necessary to recognize that our network only
goes so far. By going to where students are at, students are going to be more aware of the
issues and better be aware of how that issues may affect them.
0
• Further encourage
• the establishment of the CIT center
0
o At the university
o campus, students are faced with mental health crises and are sometimes denied at UIHC
because of lack of space in emergency type situations. At the same time, intoxication and
substance abuse are issues that are encountered in the area. We want to encourage
o Johnson County to implement the CIT center in an area that is accessible to students that face
these crises.
0
0
Best,
Benjamin Nelson
he/him/his
Economics & Philosophy I University of Iowa '19
City Liaison I University of Iowa Student Government
(319)457-0792
02-06-18
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
<jcaffordablehousing=gmail.com@mail129.ati61.mcsv.net> on behalf of Johnson
County Affordable Housing Coalition <jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:53 AM
To: Council
Subject: Local goals for affordable housing progress
View this email in your browser
Let's move forward on affordable housing
goals!
The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition has recommended new
goals for the cities of Iowa City and Coralville. Below, learn more about these
recommendations, then contact your local officials and show your support for
continued progress!
Iowa City: Contact council(a)iowa-city.org
Coralville: Contact ilundell(cDcoralville.org; mgross( coralville.org;
tgill(cDcoralville.org; Igoodrich(a)coralville.org; mfoster(cDcoralville.org;
idodds(a)coralvil le.org
IOWA CITY
Increase the dollars allocated to
affordable housing from $650,000 to
$1,000,000.
Require that multifamily developments
receiving a $1,000/unit commitment from
the city for the Workforce Housing Tax
Credit program reserve a percentage of
those units to be income -targeted for
lower-income residents.
Move forward with a tax abatement
program.
Leverage the amount committed annually
to land -banking by using it to service debt
on a larger funding amount, allowing the
city to procure more land than can be
acquired with a one-time payment.
Purchasing more land will lead to a
greater impact, more flexibility, and more
opportunities for potential developers.
Begin a series of planned conversations
about citywide inclusionary zoning with all
stakeholders
Work with the Iowa City Area
Homebuilders' Association to identify
building requirements, fees, and/or design
standards that could be waived for new
single-family homes and multi -family
buildings that will be priced for
affordability.
CORALVILLE
Require that multifamily developments
receiving TIF or receiving a $1,000/unit
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commitment from the city for the
Workforce Housing Tax Credit program
reserve a percentage of those units to be
income -targeted for lower-income
residents.
Work with the Iowa City Area
Homebuilders' Association to identify
building requirements, fees, and/or design
standards that could be waived for new
single-family homes and multi -family
buildings that will be priced for
affordability.
Invest resources in a revolving loan fund
for rehabilitation projects serving families
earning less than 80% of the AMI. Partner
with the Housing Trust Fund and/or a
private lender to offer products that can
improve the quality of single-family
housing without decreasing affordability.
Continue to seek developers for senior
living projects that include units targeted
toward lower-income residents
Our mailing address is:
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
308 E. Burlington St. PMB 121
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Paula and Richard Vaughan <prvaughan@mchsi.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 2:46 PM
To: Council
Subject: Affordable Housing
Dear Council,
I am writing in support of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition's (JCAHC) proposals for FY19.
Thank you for your continued attention to affordable housing!
Paula Vaughan
Member JCAHC
Member Housing and Community Development Commission, Iowa City
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Kellie Fruehlina r TT_. I _
From: JOHN MCKINSTRY <Adisciple0040@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2018 10:25 AM
To: Council
Subject: Affordable Housing (Date)
Dear Councilors,
As someone who has been concerned about homelessness and affordable housing in Iowa City for many years,
I am very grateful for the way that you have taken leadership in developing a comprehensive affordable
housing plan, increased financial support for affordable housing, made affordable housing part of
redevelopment, and used tax credits in support of affordable housing. I realize that in being out in front of the
rest of Iowa you have taken some risks and encountered resistance, so I just want to say 'thank you."
Respectfully,
John McKinstry
308 Ronalds Street
Iowa City
Kellie Fruehling
From: Cheryl <cherylcruise@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 2:09 PM
To: Council
Subject: Avoid making poor decisions with poor data
Council,
Why it is not a good idea to use 5 year CHAS to judge success of polity:
* The data in tables of City Steps is 7-11 years old. The newest it will ever be is 3-8
years old. CHAS 2011-2015 will be out this summer.
* CHAS is a rolling 5 year average of ACS. It is not an actual count of households
but mathematically imputed and derived from about 400 actual households who
are surveyed in Iowa City at some time during each year. Different people every
year. Half are renters... about 200 or so.
* ACS has wide margins of error which must be accounted for to judge quality of
data. Nothing in ACS is precise. There are many sources of error.
* Half of ACS surveys may be done at the door mid year, looking back the previous
12 months. It may be answered by a 15 year old for the family. Census Bureau
says people misremember, guess, or lie about income. Income does not include
housing vouchers, food stamps, student loans, or parent gifts.
In 2007-2011 people in dorms and nursing homes were not included. Now they
are. ( Talk about cost burdened!)
* Census Bureau cautions that any sub -population data for less than 100,000
people will be less accurate.
* In Iowa City with an unemployment rate of 2%, high numbers of people report
not working. This could lower their reported income.
* "ACS are annual updates of period estimates, not annual data."
(Dr. David Peters, ISU, in "Census Data in the 21st Century; Changes and
Challenges", 2014.)
LJ f 0 ()
Late Handouts Distributed
(Date)
However, from the data it appears that the conclusion of City Steps 2015-2020 is spot-on: By far the biggest problem
with housing in Iowa City is cost burdened students who live near the University.
ACS and CHAS can be used to look for trends across time but should not be used as a basis for deciding policy or
measuring the success of policy.
Cheryl Cruise
Iowa City, IA
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Martha Norbeck <martha_norbeck@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:17 PM
To: Council
Subject: Budgeting for Climate Action
Dear members of the Iowa City Council,
Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to climate action by establishing the Climate Action Steering
Committee. I am proud to serve in support of local climate action.
Thank you for supporting the road diet on 1St Ave, signing the Covenant of Mayors, the Bicycle Master plan,
the tree inventory, streetside composting, banning cardboard, adopting a minimum standard of sustainable
building performance for TIF projects.... It is a long list of valuable contributions to the work of acting on our
responsibility to the environment.
In correspondence with Ashley Monroe and Kent Ralston, I was happy to learn of additional funds to be
earmarked for the work of creating a more healthy and sustainable community.
I am happy, but not satisfied. The need for local and global action is urgent.
Completion of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) is scheduled for May 2018, which is out of sync with the
budgeting process. We are only just now identifying pathways for action on the CAP strategies. For example:
building code enforcement. It may be appropriate for city staff to attend trainings on the energy code and
building science to improve the rigor and consistency of their enforcement of the building code. It is too early
to know if this will be the right approach — but I know there will be needs.
My observation is that the direction of support for climate action is excellent, but the rate is slow. For
example, the scheduled bike infrastructure work is fantastic, but the time frame is longer than I'd hoped.
You have a difficult job —with a tight budget and citizens with competing demands. It is hard to juggle long
and short term priorities. I ask that you plan ahead for accelerating implementation of Climate Action
strategies.
Thank you for your dedication. Sincerely,
Martha Norbeck, AIA, LEED AP
C -Wise Design and Consulting LLC
02-06-18
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From: John Whalen <johnwhalen@midwestlaborers.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:43 AM
To: Council
Cc: Bill Gerhard; Simon Andrew
Subject: LEDC request.
Attachments: LEDC information flyer updated 1-25-18.docx; LEDC CDE GOVERNING BOARD MISSION
STATEMENT updated 12-28-17.docx; LEDC Low-income Community Advisory Board
Guidlines.docx; 1-31-18 LEDC letter to City Council.docx
1-31-18,
Dear Council Members,
I am contacting you as a follow-up with a recent meeting I had with members of your city staff. Bill Gerhard, President of
the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council, introduced me to Simon Andrew and Wendy Ford. The
purpose for our meeting was to introduce LEDC to Iowa City and for me to learn a bit about Iowa City. LEDC has created
a new Community Development Entity (CDE) and would like to explore the opportunities to offer New Market Tax
Credits in Iowa. We are looking to identify potential community members that can serve on our Low -Income
Community Advisory Board and help LEDC identify potential projects that we might be able to offer financial support via
the new market tax program. Simon and Wendy suggested that we make an initial contact with the council members by
way of this e-mail address that goes to all council members.
I am attaching a couple of documents that can help explain more about LEDC and would be anxious to speak with any of
you that may have interest in following up further. It is our hope that we can build on the relationship Iowa City already
has with Bill Gerhard and identify potential projects that we can collaborate on.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance. Thanks for your time reviewing this
information and I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
John M Whalen
Director
Laborers' Economic Development Corporation
A Division of Midwest Region Laborers'
johnwhalen@midwestlaborers.ore
Cell: 309-830-6267
Bloomington, IL. Office:
2201 Eastland Drive
Suite #4
Bloomington, Illinois 61704
Phone: 309-830-6267
Springfield, IL. Office:
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza
Suite 525
Springfield, IL. 62701
LEDC
1-31-18,
Dear Council Members,
I am contacting you as a follow-up with a recent meeting I had with members of your city staff. Bill
Gerhard, President of the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council, introduced me to Simon
Andrew and Wendy Ford. The purpose for our meeting was to introduce LEDC to Iowa City and for me
to learn a bit about Iowa City. LEDC has created a new Community Development Entity (CDE) and would
like to explore the opportunities to offer New Market Tax Credits in Iowa. We are looking to identify
potential community members that can serve on our Low -Income Community Advisory Board and help
LEDC identify potential projects that we might be able to offer financial support via the new market tax
program. Simon and Wendy suggested that we make an initial contact with the council members by way
of this e-mail address that goes to all council members.
I am attaching a couple of documents that can help explain more about LEDC and would be anxious to
speak with any of you that may have interest in following up further. It is our hope that we can build on
the relationship Iowa City already has with Bill Gerhard and identify potential projects that we can
collaborate on.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance. Thanks for your time
reviewing this information and I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
John Whalen
Director LEDC
2201 Eastland Drive, Suite #4, Bloomington, IL 61704 • 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 525, Springfield, IL. 62701
309-830-6267
LABORERS' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purposes of the Company are the promotion of economic development in low-
income communities, the prevention of community deterioration; the creation, rehabilitation and
preservation of affordable residential properties in low-income communities; the creation and
preservation of jobs in low-income communities through economic development; and the
cooperation with other non-profit organizations to promote these purposes.
L.E.D.C. Low -Income Community Advisory Board
Membership Identification Guidelines:
There are several criteria that can be used to qualify and individual to serve on
this advisory board. Individuals that meet one or more of these general area of
service to Low -Income communities will usually be qualified to be representative
of low—income communities. The potential representative's years and depth of
experience serving, working, living in, or operating a business in a low-income
community are key to a person's ability to truly represent a low-income
community. We will strive to have a diverse representation whenever possible.
Here are several categories recognized as representative of low-income
communities. Any candidate we ask to serve on our Advisory Board needs to be
categorized in one or more of these categories.
Resident:
Small Business Owner:
Employee or Board Member of a non -Affiliated community-based or charitable
organization:
Religious leader whose congregation is based in a low-income community:
Employee of a government agency or a department that principally serves low-
income communities.
An elected official (or works for one) whose constituency is comprised principally
of residents of low-income communities.
Other: any other role that is not covered here that can demonstrate a similar
mission to serve low-income community.
All nominees will be approved by CDFI.
WHO?
The Laborers' Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) formally known as Laborers' Advancing
Community Enrichment (LACE), an affiliate of the Laborers' International Union of North America,
Midwest Region. It is a not-for-profit corporation created in 2014 to promote economic development in
low-income communities, the prevention of community deterioration, the creation, rehabilitation, and
preservation of affordable residential properties in low-income communities, the creation and
preservation of jobs in low income communities through economic development, and the cooperation
with other non-profit organizations to promote these purposes.
WHAT?
LEDC offers options for providing equity and lower-cost financing for commercial development and
business expansion in low-income communities.
HOW?
The program uses the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) Program created by the Community Renewal
Tax Relief Act of 2000. The program is jointly administered by the Community Development Financial
Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) and the Internal Revenue Services (IRS). The NMTC Program uses
federal tax incentives to attract private capital into operating businesses and real estate in urban and
rural low-income communities (LIC).
WHERE?
LEDC currently is authorized to offer NMTC's in Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma and these six counties in
Missouri: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, and Warren.
LEDC
John Whalen, Director
johnwhalen@midwestiaborers.org
Cell: 309-830-6267
2201 Eastland Drive, Suite #4 • Bloomington, IL 61704
www.midwestiaborers.org
Trinity
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
IOWA CITY
James Throgmorton
City Council of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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We, Geneva Campus Ministry and Episcopal Campus Ministry, invite you to help
us develop a healthier political dialogue by presenting to our community your
perspective on Faith in Politics. By this, we mean we would like to give you the
opportunity to present to your constituents your views on the role of faith in politics,
the influence of your faith or worldview on your political positions, and/or why we
should believe in the political process.
Geneva and ECM are from different aspects of the Christian tradition. Geneva is
from the Reformed Christian and Presbyterian tradition that tends to be
conservative in it approach to faith and politics. Trinity is in the Episcopal tradition
that tends to be progressive. We are working together to model and foster fruitful
discussions and better community. We both serve the community of Iowa City
and the University of Iowa. We seek to involve them both in interaction and
exploration.
The format is open and flexible. We envision these presentations to take place
ideally on Sunday afternoons or evenings at Trinity monthly over the next year.
You would have 30-50 minutes to present your perspective. You could address
broad perspectival issues, personal commitments, and/or specific issues. Then
there would be a 30-40 minute interaction with the audience through moderated
submitted questions. Our goal is to keep the atmosphere healthy and non -
combative. After this time there would be light refreshments with a meet and
greet, if you desire.
We would like to video the presentations to put them on our websites, although
this is not required. We are flexible on whether to invite the press. We are working
with a very limited budget and hope that most travel cost would be from your
governmental budgets. We would need guidance on security concerns and
other arrangements. We would do local promotion of the event.
We are inviting presenters from both parties on the local, state, and national
levels. We what like presentations approximately monthly over the next year and
would schedule presenters mainly on a first requested first scheduled basis.
We hope you will see this as an opportunity to lead in healthy political
presentation and discussion and are able to work us into your schedules. Please
contact us if you have questions or would like to further discuss this opportunity.
In service,
The Rev. Lauren Lyon
Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church
320 E. College
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319-337-3333
www.trinityic.org
The Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Wolthuis
Director of Geneva Campus Ministry
320 E. College
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
616-901-6294
www.aeneva-ui.org
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From:
Bennis kowalski <mayflyd@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 6:20 PM
To:
Juli Seydell Johnson
Cc:
Geoff Fruin; Council
Subject:
Re: FW: Hospice
Thank you Juli. Its very reassuring to hear that the trees will be replanted. Sorry, but I get a bit
emotional about this stuff. Willow Creek Park is a gem.
Dennis
On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 4:22:13 PM CST, Juli Seydell Johnson <Juli-SJohnson@iowa-city.org> wrote:
Dennis,
Thank you for your email. The three large trees that were removed from Willow Creek park were Green Ash trees. They
were removed as part of our Emerald Ash Borer response. Three new trees will be planted to replace them later this
year.
Sincerely,
Juli Seydell Johnson
Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Iowa City
319-356-5104
J u I i-sioh nson (iowa-city. org
www.icgov.org/pr
From: Geoff Fruin
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 2:09 PM
To: Juli Seydell Johnson <Juli-SJohnson@iowa-city.org>
Subject: FW: Hospice
Juli —
Could you please respond? Thank you -
Geoff Fruin
City Manager I City of Iowa City
P: 319.356.5013
www.icgov.org
A UNESCO City of Literature
From: dennis kowalski fmailto:maytivdtavahoo.coml
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 1:26 PM
To: Council <Council(c)iowa-city.orq>
Subject: Hospice
Dear Council.
This morning as I was walking towards the Java House through Willow Creek Part, I noticed that
three, what appeared to be quite healthy, mature trees were cut down in what looks like an expansion
of the Hospice area. Coincidentally as I walked a bit further a bald eagle alighted on a tree
momentarily and then headed west. When my father died in Chicago, it left me with nothing but
respect for Hospice, however the continued expansion of the Hospice garden is I think detrimental to
what is left of the wilds of Willow Creek. Life is more important to what is beginning to look like a
grave yard at Willow Creek.
Sincerely,
Dennis Kowalski
1932 Hafor Dr.
02-06-18
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Kellie Fruehling
From:
bill cook <billtcook@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Thursday, February 01, 2018 10:08 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
newspapers
Let me be brief. I am a long time resident of Iowa City and for the last several years I spend a considerable amount of
time on the road. I choose not to get the local paper, yet they throw a paper on my driveway. I make a dozen calls and
request that they NOT put a paper in my driveway for security reasons. I would prefer if people didn't know when I am not
at home for an extended period. It seems that every time they replace a paper carrier I get papers piling up in my yard. I
think it is time for a city ordinance regarding the delivery of promotional newspapers. I don't appreciate it when I am away
and the papers stack up in my driveway. I also believe that for a "green" community, old newspapers piling up in the yards
of rental properties (especially in the neighborhoods close to downtown) sends all the wrong messages. It is time to hold
the newspaper industry responsible for the massive littering of unwanted paper in our community. I hope you have better
luck with them than I have had. I will gladly be available for further discussion if needed!
Bill Cook
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