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Request to Initiate PUD Rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island Copyrighted April 3, 2017 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 13. ITEM TITLE: Request to Initiate PUD Rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to initiate the application process for a PUD Planned Unit Development rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island consistent with the 2014 Master Plan. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve ATTACHMENTS: Description Type PUD Rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Executive Summary Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E i" Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Request to Initiate PUD Rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island DATE: March 22, 2017 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval to initiate the application process for a PUD Planned Unit Development rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island consistent with the 2014 Master Plan. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Zia/ Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager THE MYOFF Dubuque DTE NI-nmeeticaCAy Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007•2012•2013 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager --63� SUBJECT: Request to Initiate PUD Rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island DATE: March 22, 2017 INTRODUCTION This memo requests City Council approval to initiate the application process for a PUD Planned Unit Development rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island. This rezoning is intended to facilitate implementation of the Master Plan adopted by City Council Resolution No. 224-14 on July 21, 2014. The Executive Summary of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan is enclosed. DISCUSSION The City Council made creation of a Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island a priority. The Master Plan was co-funded by the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association (DRA). The City of Dubuque retained Cuningham Group to lead a Master Plan Process for Chaplain Schmitt Island to identify opportunities and build partnerships for development. The adopted Master Plan provides a vision and a direction for improvements to the Island, substantiated by an economic feasibility/ market study and considerable stakeholder engagement. The DRA has retained RDG Planning & Design to start the implementation process for the Master Plan. A key process step for plan implementation is to ensure zoning regulations and design standards facilitate the desired outcomes of the Master Plan. A PUD rezoning is recommended because it allows customized zoning regulations and design standards. The City Council took similar action with adoption of a PUD ordinance and design standards for the 2002 Port of Dubuque Master Plan and with adoption of a PUD ordinance and design guidelines for the 2009 Historic Millwork District Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION I recommend City Council approval to initiate the application process for a PUD rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island consistent with the 2014 Master Plan. The rezoning process will include engagement of stakeholders, public notice and input, and public hearings before the Zoning Advisory Commission and the City Council. cc: Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director Steve Brown, Project Manager, Engineering F:\Users\LCARSTEN\WP\Schmitt Island\Memo Initiate Schmitt Island PUD.doc Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Dubuque, Iowa Adopted by Dubuque City Council on July 21,2014 \ o — ,} n Prepared for: The City of Dubuque Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture,Inc. I Acknowledgements Acknowledgements Table of Contents Steering Committee 1. Executive Summary Laura Cartens,Planning Services Manager 2. Site Analysis Brian Southwood,Mystique Casino/DPW Kyle Kritz,Associate Planner 3. Project Goals &Frameworks Maurice Jones,Economic Development Director Marie Ware,Leisure Services Manager 4. Master Plan Steve Brown,Project Manager,Engineering Nate Kieffer,Land Surveyor,Engineering Ken Tekippe,Finance Director Consultants Cuningham Group Architecture,Inc. AECOM Technical Services,Inc. Barr Engineering Company Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc. © CUNINGHAM c x 0 U n 1 . Executive Summary 1.Executive Summary Site History &Analysis H istory 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 uammsmaad a,a�mm smmmlmaad I I l Chaplain Schmitt Island,located on the Mississippi River in the City of Dubuque,Iowa,was carved from a now channel backwater in the 19303 to allow river access forindan ustrialdistrict.The island began life as an airport Wasduring WII and wthen used as a dump through the 19703.Beginning in the 19803,it became thecity's catch-all for a great variety of uses and activities, including recreation,gaming,and remembrance. 19303 19503 1990s Location/Site Analysis Wulf RRxoia levee 8laodwetlaods Casino Wandwetlmds CommeNal Wulf 1 Cpn9Canne � RR rra� Dubuque- Industry lake Chaplain Schmitt Island MISASAppl Nlvery WlttonAn- tlenreresNentialnegM1borM1ootls Isasda main cM1annel spars residential Channel tlevelopment Chaplain Schmitt Island's location on the M13si33ippi River 13 responsible for both the site's amenities(views,recreation, wildlife) as well as itc challenges for development(flooding, regulations).While much of Dubuque 13 protected from the river's fluctuating water levels by a levee system,portions of theisland are frequently inundated.Two different channels lend different characteristics and opportunities to the two sides of theisland. High Water Levels Two RiverChannels eCUNT a®XI1M 1.Executive Summary Economic Base Dubuque's Workforce is strong,productive,competitive,and growing. The City is attracting people from other areas to shop and eat. Despite these positive indicators, the housing production remains comparatively low. Workforce Productivity Labor Force and Unemployment Unemployment cedar Rapids e Labor Force LaCross DesMIoines 3.5 -.5% 0 5% 1.0h 1.5h 2.0h 2003 2008 2013 Change in GDP I Capita since 2001 Dubuque plays above its weiggh�t Compared Dubuque's labor force is strong and growing. to peer cities,Dubuque's workdorce has Compared to peer cities,Dubuque's workforce been increasingly more productive than its has been steadily growing,even throughout the neighbors. recession. Retail Market Performance Housing Permits as a Percentage of 10 yr Avg 150% Peer Cities 100% iea 1 2 Pulling retail Dubuque dollars into the community Soh Lt Pushing retail 1 dollars out of 0% the community 2004 2013 People are coming to Dubuque to shop The rates of housing production remain and eat. The retail sector has become below average despite the strong increasingly strong over the past several employment and retail sectors. years. Casino Implications Visits to Mystique Casino Despite Diamond elo Casino's expansion 800,000 in 2009 from 17,000 to 27,000 sq.ft., Mystique Casino has maintained a visits from competitive position. The greater threat soo,000fti beyond60 is the growth of video gaming in Illinois milP5 and other gaming opportunities from 400,000 beyond 60 miles. As a result in the <— visits from Y within 6o future,Mystique is likely to rely on a 200,000 milP5 more local audience. 2007 08 2008 09 2009 10 2010-11 © CUNINGHAM G R 0 0 P 1.Executive Summary Goals Connect the rive rfront. j Make the island part of the larger regional walking 4� and biking trail system. Make theisland part of the larger river trail. Connect walkable areas along riverflont,with special focus on newrnvestment areas. CeIebrate the island's"is Iand ness". Highlight special island characteristics that will make it a unique place to visit and stay. Accept frequent flooding- plan for and with it. Clean up the river for plants and animals. Put your feet in. Improve accesaibility to the river's edge. Expand opportunities to get out on the river. Allow access to special river habitats for education. Spend the day-and night!Visit in any season. Bring new visitors to the island with new, complimentary development. Interconnect existing and future uses so that visitors can spend more time on the island. Conn der activit es and events for all seasons,so visitors can use the island all year-round. esU.r. , , 1.Executive Summary Master Plan:Three Areas So Lake Peosla Recreational Channel This Plan recommends three r� different areas on Chaplain Schmitt Island,each with ite own L_ Cbz, characteristics and uses. o �, v� Within the Lake Peosta Recreational Channel,the wooded, h'� natural feel of the inner channel and Miller Riverview Itudwill ✓ ii y yam _ be maintained and enhanced. 9 x t " i x IF iI' � x r Opportunities to explore thewoods and the water are expanded with - 2l hiking paths,habitat islands,a new I boathouse and fishing piers. The Casino will be expanded with Island Resort A meeting and ball moms,hotel, restaurante,and spa,creating a destination resort and event center The building and landscape will reach out toward and embrace the - Y river and the adjacent wedavds, - integratingitseffwiththeidand environment. K' - Along the southern tipoftheidand, retail housing and recreation are mixed together to create a walkable a vibrant village.The open river views e along the river walk create a friendly _ space where people will meet,eat, - � _y• live and play. Marina Village e `YXI a U P 1.Executive Summary Master Plan r � PublicBeach i Casino Bungalows B'f k f ttP k _ I Nµ'm r Jy.14 L11 yLxs �{ �.fAJ -� s t :.diF H rt ✓���1� B:Lfi6.1 - f2TM !L L . Marina lnn It. 1 r4 T2li / "M �l. • E ow WN , Option]:Housing Option 2:Retail Option 3:Minor League Baseball Stadium 0 aYXI a M