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Home My WebLink About2021-09-21 CorrespondenceI ` d: aw .6p.cgAiriiii CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org September 21, 2021 ATTACHMENTS: Description Competitive Quotation Memo Item Number: 9.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: September 9, 2021 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Jason Havel, City Engineer •"acs} Re: Competitive Quotation Results PCC Stair Reconstruction & Handrail — 729 & 816 N Dubuque Street Competitive quotations for the PCC Stair Reconstruction & Handrail — 729 & 816 N Dubuque Street Project were opened on May 19, 2021 and the following quotes were received: Woodruff Construction Tiffin, IA All American Concrete West Liberty, IA Engineer's Estimate $ 35,125.00 $ 46,360.00 $ 24, 500.00 The project generally includes the installation of handrails, steps and retaining wall at 729 and 816 N Dubuque Street. Public Works and Engineering recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to Woodruff Construction of Tiffin, Iowa. The project will be funded through Account #S3809 — Iowa City Gateway Project. Item Number: 11.b. r CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org September 21, 2021 Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support of a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 5.37 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson County at 5110 American Legion Road SE. (CREZ21-0002) ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report with Attachments P&Z Minutes Letter to County 1 ..z.idro CITY OF IOWA CITY ''%'w2W MEMORANDUM Date: September 2, 2021 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Joshua Engelbrecht, Planning Intern Re: CREZ21-0002 — 5110 American Legion Road Rezoning Background Information The applicant, Axiom Consultants applying on behalf of Chris Lehman, is requesting a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 5.37 acres of land located in Johnson County at 5110 American Legion Rd SE. The subject property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside of Iowa City's Growth Area. Because the property is within Iowa City's two-mile Fringe Area, the Fringe Area Agreement specifies that the City will make a recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission before the County Commission considers the application. The final decision on the rezoning falls within the County's jurisdiction. If this rezoning is approved, the applicant intends divide the land into approximately 3 single-family residential lots. Analysis Existing Land Use and Zoning The subject area is zoned County Agricultural (A) and contains one single-family home. A combination of fenced in short grass and trees cover the remainder of the property. The property does not contain any flood hazard areas or any steep or wooded terrain. Proposed Zoning & Surrounding Area The applicant is requesting a rezoning to County Residential (R) which allows single- family homes on lots with a minimum area of 10,890 square feet in size (1/4 Acre) and a maximum area of 1.99 acres. The parcel's size (5.37 acres) would allow the intended division into three single-family lots. The maximum development density allowed is 1 dwelling unit per acre. The surrounding area is largely comprised of farmland, and rural residences. This portion of American Legion Rd. is home to a moderate collection of single-family residences. This collection is the largest grouping of homes found throughout Fringe Area B outside of the City's Growth Area. Given these preexisting surroundings, staff does not find that the requested rezoning would result in a use that would be out of character or context with the existing zoning and surrounding area. Compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan The Future Land Use Map of the County's Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Residential. The proposed zoning designation would comply with the County's Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan. Compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement In reviewing rezonings in the Fringe Area, staff relies on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement. The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas not specifically planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Fringe Area Agreement is intended to provide guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate limits. The agreement's purpose is to provide for orderly and efficient development patterns appropriate to non -urbanized areas, protect and preserve the fringe area's natural August 26, 2021 Page 2 resources and environmentally sensitive features, direct development to areas with physical characteristics which can accommodate development, and effectively and economically provide services for future growth and development. This property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside the City's Growth Area. For this area, the agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. According to the Johnson County Comprehensive Plan, the Agricultural land use category envisions agricultural uses, such as crop production and animal husbandry, with "very limited residential development." According to the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, Agricultural uses are defined as "any combination of horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, aquaculture, animal husbandry, pasturage, and the necessary accessory uses for packing, treating, drying, sorting, and the noncommercial storage of the agricultural product or products in their raw, unprocessed form". The proposed rezoning does not align with the land use policy direction in the Fringe Area Agreement. However, staff finds that the requested rezoning is not out of character for the subject property and surrounding area. Staff recognizes the conflict that exists between the County's updated Comprehensive Plan and the adopted Fringe Area Agreement. Due to these conflicts, staff has been working with County planning staff on updating the Fringe Area Agreement. For properties located outside of the City's Growth Area near the subject property, the draft land use policy direction for the updated Fringe Area Agreement will be consistent with the land use policy direction outlined in the County's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. Staff Recommendation Although the proposed rezoning does not directly align with the policies outlined in the adopted Fringe Area Agreement, staff recommends approval of this rezoning for the following reasons: 1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's Future Land Use Map and comprehensive plan. 2. Staff is working with County planning staff to update the Fringe Area Agreement. 3. Staff does not find that the requested rezoning would result in a use that would be out of character or context with the existing zoning and surrounding area. Attachments: 1. Aerial Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Fringe Area Map 4. Rezoning Exhibit Approved by:. SI+1%.-' pp Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services 0 0.035 0.07 I i I 0.14 Miles i I CREZ21-0002 5110 American Legion Rd. CITY OF IOWA CITY Prepared By: Joshua Engelbrecht Date Prepared: August 2021 An application submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman for the rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of land located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). 0 0.035 0.07 0.14 Miles CREZ21-0002 5110 American Legion Rd. I t tlizinotiCikat CITY OF IOWA CITY Prepared By: Joshua Engelbrecht Date Prepared: August 2021 An application submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman for the rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of land located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). Johnson County PD & S 0 0.035 0.07 0.14 Miles CREZ21-0002 5110 American Legion Rd. Prepared By: Joshua Engelbrecht Date Prepared: August 2021 AAR°/v DR SE outside Growth An application submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman for the rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of land located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). County REZONING EXHIBIT FLATTOP FARM IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA N i 6v\i\5\ON SCP��S� �\N ion\NG / I PARCEL ID: 0921126002 ZONING: A 5148 AMERICAN LEGION RD SE ZONING: A O 1, 5.37 ACRES PROPOSED ZONING: R 5049 AMERICAN LEGION RD SE PARCEL ID: 0921301001 ZONING: A ROLLING PRAIf(IE ESTATES ZONING: R Nl\CREST - NSE �Q � 4 CD 4- 41 0 / / ROLLING P AIRIE ESTATES ZONING: R PARCEL ID: 0921426003 ZONING: A / / / / / PARCEL ID: 0921426002 ZONING: A 5148 AMERICAN LEGION RD SE ZONING: R ZONING: A PARCEL ID: 0921153002 ZONING: R PARCEL ID: 0921101001 ZONING: A PARCEL ID: 0921176001 ZONING: A Q 4‘2)144(?e Q Ct- _O= O 44 H PARCEL ID: 0921176001 ZONING: A PARCEL ID: 0921401001 ZONING: A PROJECT VICINITY MAP —403THStSE r �r PROJECT LOCATION APPLICANT INFORMATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF SWEETING SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN BOOK 30, PAGE 132 OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE, CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. ZONING INFORMATION: APPLICANT/OWNER: PREPARED BY: COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS C/O CHRIS LEHMAN 70 STURGIS CORNER DRIVE IOWA CITY, IOWA 52246 319-330-8230 SHOOTER@CBREP.COM AXIOM CONSULTANTS, LLC C/O MICHAEL WELCH 60 E. COURT STREET, UNIT 3 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319-519-6220 MWELCH@AXIOM-CON.COM j LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF SWEETING SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN BOOK 30, PAGE 132 OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE, CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. ZONING INFORMATION: Apr 22, 2021 - 1:37pm S:\PROJECTS\2020\200070\05 Design\Civil-Survey\Plats\200070 - Rezoning Exhibit.dwg ENGINEER: 0 N N I— L Z°' r -I 0 m ` ><! (:) 0 100 200 DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES PROJECT NAME: FLATTOP FARM 5110 AMERICAN LEGION RD SE IOWA CITY, IA 52240 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: SHEET NUMBER: 1 OF 1 CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: A R j Apr 22, 2021 - 1:37pm S:\PROJECTS\2020\200070\05 Design\Civil-Survey\Plats\200070 - Rezoning Exhibit.dwg ENGINEER: 0 N N I— L Z°' r -I 0 m ` ><! (:) 0 100 200 DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES PROJECT NAME: FLATTOP FARM 5110 AMERICAN LEGION RD SE IOWA CITY, IA 52240 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: SHEET NUMBER: 1 OF 1 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 —7:00 PM FORMAL MEETING THE CENTER — ASSEMBLY ROOM PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark Nolte, Maria Padron, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Welch RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommends approval of CREZ21-0002, an application submitted by Axiom Consultants on behalf of Chris Lehman to rezone 5.37 acres of property located at 5110 American Legion Road SE in unincorporated Johnson County. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ITEMS: CASE NO. CREZ21-0002: Location: 5110 American Legion Road An application for a rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) within Fringe Area B — Outside the Growth Boundary of the City/County Fringe Area. Heitner began the staff report with an aerial view of the subject property in the County and noted the current zoning applied which is County Agricultural with County Residential surrounding it. {Padron joined the meeting} Heitner next showed a map showing the subject property as located within the Fringe Area B and within the greater context of Iowa City. Regarding background on this application, it's a rezoning application from County Agricultural to County Residential for all 5.37 acres. As stated, this is in the Iowa City/County two-mile fringe area and with that process the City will make a recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission but ultimately the final decision on the rezoning falls within the County's jurisdiction. Heitner stated it is staff's understanding that the applicant for this rezoning intends to divide the land into approximately three single family residential lots. The City/County Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan that applies to area outside of the City's jurisdiction that are not planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and provides guidance regarding land development within two miles of the Iowa City corporate limits. Staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement policies in reviewing rezonings in the fringe area. Heitner showed again the existing land use, it is zoned County Agricultural and there is one detached single-family residence. The rest of the property is undeveloped, open space. The proposed rezoning is County Residential, and that zoning designation carries a minimum lot area of about a quarter acre with a maximum lot area of just under two acres, 1.99 acres. Looking at the context of the proposed zone, it is adjacent to a lot of preexisting single family development and so therefore staff doesn't view the rezoning request as out of character with the existing zoning or area. Heitner then showed a map of the County's future land use and this area is indicated as a residential future land use in the County's Comprehensive Plan future land use map. With respect to the existing fringe area agreement, the current agreement does state that agricultural uses are preferred so it would seem the requested rezoning does not align with the Fringe Area Agreement. That said, it does align with the County's Comprehensive Plan for future residential land use and as stated earlier, staff feels that the rezoning is in character with the surrounding area. The City and the County are working to update the Fringe Area Agreement and then this zoning will be consistent with the land use policy. The role of the Commission tonight is to determine if the subject of rezoning should be recommended for approval to the City Council. City Council will then make a formal recommendation to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission. Although the proposed rezoning does not directly align with policies outlined in the adopted Fringe Area Agreement staff is recommending approval of the application submitted by Axiom Consultants on behalf of Chris Lehman to rezone 5.37 acres of property located at 5110 American Legion Road SE in unincorporated Johnson County for the following reasons. One, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's future land use map and Comprehensive Plan; two, as mentioned before staff is working with the County to update the Fringe Area Agreement to resolve these conflicts; and three staff does not find that requested rezoning would result in a use that would be out of character or context with the existing zoning and surrounding area. Hensch asked since this is Fringe Area B, that means that it's not in the designated City growth area. Heitner confirmed that was correct. Hensch also noted it seems in the last several years this is probably the third or fourth rezoning they've done on American Legion Road, so it seems like American Legion Road is pretty much all residential now so when was the Fringe Area Agreement originally executed. Heitner stated the current amended version was executed in 2006 but some of those policies are carry over from a previous agreement in 1997. Hensch agrees the character of this area is residential now. Martin asked where staff is in the process of updating the Fringe Area Agreement. Russett replied they have been working with the County planners for several months and it recently went to the Board of Supervisors at their work session. Staff intends to ask this Commission at the next meeting to set a public hearing to consider the updated Fringe Area Agreement at the first meeting in October. Craig stated looking at future land use planning for example on a map like this that has a pretty major street with residential solidly along the whole side of it, how would they ever develop what's behind there because there's no way to get there. Signs noted there is a lot on the south part that is reserved for a street to go through and believes that's true on the north side as well. Padron asked if the idea that the whole road is going to be eventually residential. Heitner stated that is really a question for County planning staff but it's a possibility that it could be mostly residential, if not entirely. Russett noted the future land use map shows the area as residential. Hensch opened the public hearing. Mike Welch (Axiom Consultants) gave the Commission a little update on what's coming as far as planning. The developer, the property owner, is looking at maintaining a lot for the existing house, and then just subdividing into two other lots to be about an acre in size each. They would each have individual septic and probably a shared well. There are not a lot of plans beyond that, this is just creating the lots right now, but there is not a plan to develop anything denser than that. Welch added they are in the process of preparing the application to the County for the plat and it should go to the County for rezoning and plat in a few months. Hensch closed the public hearing. Nolte moved to recommend approval of CREZ21-0002, an application submitted by Axiom Consultants on behalf of Chris Lehman to rezone 5.37 acres of property located at 5110 American Legion Road SW in unincorporated Johnson County. Townsend seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. September 21, 2021 Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: 5110 American Legion Rd., Unincorporated Johnson County Dear Members of the Commission: r t 4tI l.b — .02 •It"Ilifite mai 117 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgoy.org The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request from Chris Lehman to rezone approximately 5.37 acres of property in unincorporated Johnson County, located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). The Fringe Area Agreement allows for City review of County rezoning cases for property within two miles of Iowa City. The subject property is located in Fringe Area B — Outside of Iowa City's Growth Area. For property located in this area, the Fringe Area Agreement states that agricultural uses are preferred. The proposed rezoning does not directly align with the policies outlined in the adopted Fringe Area Agreement. However, at its September 2, 2021 meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the following reasons: 1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's Future Land Use Map and comprehensive plan. 2. Staff is working with County planning staff to update the Fringe Area Agreement. 3. Staff does not find that the requested rezoning would result in a use that would be out of character or context with the existing zoning and surrounding area. On September 21, 2021 the City Council reviewed the rezoning application and agreed with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The City Council concurs with the Commission and recommends that this rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) be approved. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, ruce Teague Mayor, City of Iowa City Item: 11.b STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street [owa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (3I9 356-5000 (3I9M 356-5009 FAX www.iCgov.org Item 11.b.: Fringe Area Rezoning — 5110 American Legion Road SE CREZ21-0002 Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support of a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 5.37 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson County at 5110 American Legion Road SE. w 0 0.035 0.07 I i I i 0.14 Miles CREZ21-0002 5110 American Legion Rd. 1 r . -ter f r m ti CITY OF IOWA CITY Prepared By: Joshua Engelbrecht Date Prepared: August 2021 , — iff An application submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman for the rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of land located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). w 0 0.035 0.07 I � I 0.14 Miles i I CREZ21-0002 5110 American Legion Rd. 1 r"III ts CITY OF IOWA CITY Prepared By: Joshua Engelbrecht Date Prepared: August 2021 A A An application submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman for the rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of land located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). nty PD & S Corridor Area A InsIde Gr :Nth Area NE Linder P Interstate/SO outside Growth 340th St NE outside Grow 400thStSE Inside Growth Area Osage S is W w inside Growti Area c c �\ i:s l I. U L.15 420th StSE w s r. tilde Growth w 0 0.035 0.07 I i I i 0.14 Miles CREZ21-0002 5110 American Legion Rd. 1 r . -ter f r m ti CITY CITY Prepared By: Joshua Engelbrecht Date Prepared: August 2021 Sit • •. • •• • ••i ••• •♦ • •• • • •• • •• • • • • C:5030 An application submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman for the rezoning of approximately 5.37 acres of land located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R). iu Review Criteria Fringe Area Rezoning: Compliance with the comprehensive plan Compatibility with the existing neighborhood Fringe Area Agreement: Is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Applies to area outside of the City's jurisdiction that are not planned for in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Provides guidance regarding land development within 2 miles of the Iowa City corporate limits. Staff relies on the Fringe Area Agreement policies in reviewing rezonings in the fringe area Compliance with C Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map identifies this area as suitable for residential Neighborhood Compatibility Johnson County Rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) City Council recommendation to the Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission-P&Z recommendation Johnson County Preliminary Plat —City Council approval-P&Z recommendation Johnson County Final Plat- City Council Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation Although the proposed rezoning does not directly align with the policies outlined in the adopted Fringe Area Agreement, Staff recommends approval of this application, submitted by Axiom Consultants, on behalf of Chris Lehman to rezone 5.37 acres of property located at 5110 American Legion Rd. SE in unincorporated Johnson County, for the following reasons: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's Future Land Use Map and comprehensive plan; Staff is working with County planning staff to update the Fringe Area Agreement. PRESENTATION CONCLUDED ar CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org