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Zoning 390 Mississippi, MartingCi~ Hall Dubuque, Iowa 520ffi~864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 58942m fax plazming~tyofdubuque.org September 19, 2001 RE: Rezoning Applicant: Location: Description: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Mary Lee Marting 390 Mississippi View Drive To rezone property from R-1 Single-Family Residential Distdct to R-2 Two- Family Residential District. Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion The applicant spoke in favor of the request, noting that, if approved, it will allow for conversion of the existing single-family home to a duplex and the construction of a new duplex at the corner of Mississippi View and Mount Loretta Drives. Staff reviewed surrounding zoning and land use, noting that there is an adjacent R-2 diStrict, and that the current request expands the district to the east side of Mississippi View Ddve. There were no public comments. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that integration of R-1 and R-2 districts has not adversely impacted single-family residential areas, because duplexes do not significantly increase development density or vehicle tdps. Recommendation By a vote of 7-0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve the request. A simple majority vote is needed for the CitY Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, Eugene Bird, Jr., Chairperson Zoning Advisory Commission Attachments City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque IA 52001-4864 Phone: 319-589-4210 Fax: 319-589-4149 [] Variance r~ Conditional Use Permit [3 Appeal [] Special Exception [] Limited Setback Waiver PLANNING APPLICATION FORM ~laeZOning nned District [] Preliminary Plat [] Minor Final Plat [] Text Amendment [3 Simple Site Plan r~ Minor Site Plan [] Major Site Plan [3 Major Final Plat [3 Simple Subdivision [] Annexation [] Temporary Use Permit [] Certificate of Appropriateness [] Certificate of Economic Hardship [] Other. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK Property Owner(s): G~,~,~ ~.~' ~'/~ 5~:-~/~ ~.~/e~ . . ~-, 1-- /~ ~' F~ Num~E Mobil~Cellular Numbec / ' / - Z ~ddress: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ / Fax Nu~ ~obila/~ellular Numbec Sit~ I~on/eddress: ~ Phone:..~4-~<J~-~ ~ o~_ ~ Sta; :e~--~('~''. Zip:~-'~-O6_.~ Phone: State: ~--~/:7-- Zip: Existing zoning: /~ / Proposed zoning: ~ ;:2_ Histodc district: Landmark: Legal description (Sidwell Parcel ID number or lot number/block number/subdivision): ~ ~ / Total property (lot) ama (square feet or acres):/~ / ~ d.~ ,..~ Number of lots: Describe.proposal and reason necessary [attach a letter of explanation, if needed): '7~, f_,~-~/_~,~-~ / / CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: F.z.2/,~.~ r~a ~e~-~t~. 1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record; 2. Fees are not refu.ndable and payment does not guarantee approval; and 3. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Fee: ~'D. ~'~ Received by: [~/~'~'~,-~. ~,.-e,.~-~r-~ Date: ~ -~ Docket: [] Property ownership list [] Site/sketch plan [] Floor plan [] Plat [~ Conceptual development plan D Improvement plans [] Design review project description [] Photo [] Other:. R-1 Proposed area to be rezoned Proposed Rezoning i Request AVE Applicant: Mary Lee Marting Location: 390 Mississippi View Description: To rezone property from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District. Prepared by: Laura Carstens C Planner Address: 50 W. 13th St., City Hall Telephone: 589-4210 ORDINANCE NO. 68-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 390 MISSISSIPPI VIEW FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDNETIAL DISTRICT TO P,-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District, to wit: Lot I of 13, Lot 2 of 13, Lot 2 of 14 and Lot 1 of 14, Mississippi Heights No. 2, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of October, 2001. Attest: /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk ,2001. /s/ Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor REZONING STAFF REPORT Zoning Agenda: October 3, 2001 Property Address: Property Owner: Applicant: 390 Mississippi Drive Geneva Sheppley Estate Mary Lee Matting Proposed Land Use: Two-Family Residential Proposed Zoning: R-2 Existing Land Use: Single-Family ResidentialNacant Existing Zoning: R-1 Adjacent Land Use: North - Single-Family Residential Adjacent Zoning: North - R-1 East - Vacant East -R-1 South - Single-Family Residential South -R-1 West - Two-Family Residential/Single-Family West -R-l/R-2 Residential Former Zoning: 1934 - MF Multi-family; 1975 - R-2; 1985 - R-1 Total Area: .4 acres Property History: Property in this area was vacant or used as agricultural land until the late 1800s when some residential development occurred. Thera was a resurgence in residential development in the 1950s, including the construction of five duplexes directly north of the subject property. The house on the subject property was built in 1955. Physical Characteristics: The subject property is located at the eastern terminus of Mt. Loretta Avenue along Mississippi View Drive. The subject property consists of four lots, which are relatively level along Mississippi View Ddve but drop steeply to the east into the Southern Avenue valley. There is an existing single-family home on three of the lots and the fourth lot is vacant. Concurrence with Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan makes no recommendation for this area. Impact of Request on: Utilities: Existing utilities are adequate to serve the site. Traffic Patterns/Counts: The addition of one to three units at the end of Mt. Loretta and Mississippi View Ddve should generate little additional traffic. Public Services: Existing public services are adequate to serve the site. REZONING STAFF REPORT Page 2 Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impact to the environment provided adequate erosion control and storm water control is provided if the vacant lot should be developed. Adjacent Properties: There are two duplexes in direct proximity to the existing single-family residence at 390 Mississippi View Drive. Conversion of the existing residence to a duplex, and the potential addition of a second duplex on the corner of Mississippi View Drive and Mt. Loretta Avenue, should not be incompatible with adjacent land use and should have very limited impact on adjacent properties. CIP Investments: None proposed. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting to rezone four lots which total approximately 17,000 square feet from R-1 Single-Family to R-2 Two-Family Residential zoning district. There is an existing single-family home on three of the subject lots. The fourth lot, which is in excess of 7,000 square feet, is currently vacant and a single-family home or duplex could be built on this lot in the future. The applicant is proposing initially to convert the single-family residence at 390 Mississippi Drive to a duplex. There are two duplexes and two single--family homes across Mississippi View Drive from the subject property. There is a large undeveloped lot to the north of the subject property and a wooded bluff to the east of the subject property, which in not likely to be developed because of its steep slope. There are single-family homes directly across Mt. Loretta from the subject property, some which date from the late 1800s. The conversion of the existing single-family home to a duplex, and the addition of a possible duplex or single-family home on the vacant lot, should have very limited impact on traffic along this street. The proposed rezoning should also have very limited impact on the use, value and enjoyment of the adjacent residential properties. Rezoning of the four subject properties would constitute an expansion of an existing R- 2 district in which five duplexes are currently located.