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Zoning UD N of Hwy 20, E DevonPlanning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13th Sixeet Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 5894210 office (563) 589-4221 fax planning@cityofdubuque.org UB E June 6,2002 The Honorable Mayorand City Coundl Membem City of Dubuque City Hall- 50W. 13th Street Dubuque, lA 52001 RE: Rezoning Applicant: Location: Description: University of Dubuque North side of U.S. Highway 20, 300 feet East of Devon Drive To rezone property from PC Planned Commercial District to ID Institutional District to allow construction of a new soccer field and parking lot. 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 Tracy Wagner, representing the University of Dubuque, spoke in favor of the request to develop a new soccer field and parking lot on the south campus. She noted the proposed site plan includes an access road from U.S. Highway 20 (Dodge Street), one playing field, and parking. She indicated that the soccer field would be lower than the yards of the adjacent homes on Princeton Place. Staff reviewed the past history of rezonings and proposed uses on the site. Staff also explained that the playing field and parking lot are permitted uses in the ID Institutional District. Staff suggested that the field lighting be designed to minimize impact on adjacent residential uses. Staff also noted that the access to U.S. Highway 20 was previously approved for the PC Planned Commercial development. One person from the neighborhood addressed the Commission regarding whether the IDOT has reviewed the proposed access in light of future improvements to U.S. Highway 20. Alan Burr, representing the University of Dubuque, indicated that DOT officials have reviewed the proposed access and found no conflict with improvements anticipated in the near term for the Devon Drive intersection with Highway 20. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the proposed institutional uses are more compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood than the planned commercial development previously approved for this part of the campus. University of Dubuque Rezoning June 6, 2002 Page 2 Recommendation 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 City of Dubueue Planning Semites Depa~men[ Dubuque lA 52001-486& Phone: 319-589-4~'0 Fax: 319-589-4149 u Variance ~ Conditional Use Permit ~ Appeal ~ Special Exception [] Limited Setback Waiver PLANNING APPLICATION FORM [] Rezoning ¢'Ptanned District ~ Preliminary Plat u Minor Final Plat [] Text Amendment [] Simple Site Plan [] Minor Site Plan [] Major Site Plan [] Major Final Plat ~ Simple Subdivision [] Annexation G Temporary Use Permk ~ Certificate of Appropriateness [] Ce~iificate o¢ Economic Hardship [] Other .. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK Property Owner(s):. UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE Address: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE Ci~: DUBUQUE Fax Number: MobiIe/Cellular Number: Applicant/Agent: AT,;~'rgr 'R'fT'R'R--VTC~, 'P'R~,~TT)'~.'~rP ©1~ ~PTNANC.'P,, ~, AUXILIARY SERVICES Address: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE City:~ State: _i.A.~ Zip: Fax Number: 589-3352 Mobile/CelluIar Number: 580-2779 Sitelocationladdress: FRONTAGE ON NORTH SIDE OF US 20 300' EAST O-F Phone: 589-3000 Zip: 52001 Phone: DEVON DRIVE Existing zoning: PC Proposed zoning: ID Historic district: Legal description (Sidweil Parcel ID number or lot number/bIocx number/subdivision): LOT ONE OF STHPHE~S SECOND PLACE 10-26-3.02-008 Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): 7.24 Number of lobs: 1 Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach aetter of exolanation, if needec DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY ACCESS AND SOCCER FIELD . CERTIFICATION: I/~ve, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of m//our know:edge and uoon submitta becomes public record; Fees are not refundable and payment does nol guarantee approval: and All additional required written and graphic materiaIs are attached. Property Owner(s): r?,I!vEeSZTY OF DU~UQL~E- Date: 4-26-02 4-26-02 ,~ FOR OFFICE US.~E ~,~I/Y/~7.,~TION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Fee: '~/'~g2. ¢~> Received by: ~/¢ /~ Date: ¢~¢~ ~ DookeL : Prope~ ownership list ~ Site/ske~c~¢la~ u~or plan ~ ;,~ ' ~ Oonceptua, developmen, Dian u ImprovemeR[ pians ~ Design review project description u Pho(o ~ Other: UNIVERSITY of DUBUQUE March 28, 2002 2000 University Avenue · Dubuque. Iowa 52001-5099 **first name, last name** SWeet Address Dubuque, IA 52002 Dear **ftrst m~me, last name**, As the University continues to meet its student's needs, we want to keep you abreast of campus improvements. First, we want to thank you for extending a warm Iowa welcome to our Seminary families and graduate students in Seminary Village. All of us at UD have really appreciated the great neighborhood hospitality. The placement of Seminary Village along Collins Street signaled the University's decision to improve the South Campus to meet university needs and create a neighbor-friendly and park-like environment, rather than develop the property for commercial purposes. On the athletic front, UD has been a member of the Iowa Conference since it was formed and the number of our intercollegiate sports bas grown as conference requirements have changed. Recently, men's and women's soccer were added to the conference roster with the accompanying need for a home playing field. This past fall, the University of Dubuque started our first men's and women's soccer programs. With no home soccer field, the teams had to practice at Emmaus Bible College and McAleeee Park and played home games at the Dubuque Soccer Complex. To support this new sport, the University is planning to build a soccer park on our South Campus across US 20 from Plaza 20 (the Kmart shopping area). Attached is a copy of the proposed site plan for the soccer park consisting of an access road off of US 20, one playing field, and parking. As shown on the plan, the elevation of the playing field will be 10 to 15 feet below the height of the back yards of the homes located along Princeton Place, 45 to 65 feet east of the west property lines. The men's and women's teams play ten home games each season. Both the men's and women's teams play the same school on the same day in a double-bender format so that there are only ten "home game events" during one soccer season. The soccer season runs from the end of August to the first week in November with games begnming from l:00:p.m, to 5:00 p.m. The park will be equipped with bleachers, a scoreboard, and lights. Portable chemical toilet facilities will be provided for player and spectator use during games and will be removed shortly after the games are over. We are very pleased that the South Campus is planned as a residential as well as an athletic area that maintains its park-like environment. Please write or e-mail any questions or comments to my attention by April 12~. Cordially, Alan L. Burr Vice President of Finance and Auxiliary Services 2000 University Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 aburrC, dbq.edu Attachment:Preliminary Site Plan of Soccer Area School of Business · ~cbool of LiberaI Arts ·Scbool of ProfessionaI Pro_orams ·Tbeological Seminary Proposed Area to be Rezoned Applicant: University of Dubuque Location: North side of U.S. Highway 20, 300 feet East of Devon Drive Description: To rezone property from PC Planned Commercial District to ID Institutional District to allow con- struction of a new soccer field and parking lot. Proposed Area to be Rezoned PLANN ED DISTRICT STAFF REPORT Zoning Agenda: June 5.2002 Project Name: Property Address: Property Owner: Applicant: University of Dubuque Soccer Field Project 2000 University Avenue U nNersity of Dubuque Allan L. Burr, Vice President of Finance and Auxiliary Services Proposed Land Use: Recreationa Proposed Zoning: ID Existing Land Use: Vacant Existing Zoning: PC Adjacent Land Use: North - Recreational East - Residential South - Commercial West - Residential Adjacent Zoning: North- ID East- PR South - PC West -R-1 Flood Plain: No Total Area: 7.24 acres Water: Yes Existing Street Access: Yes Storm Sewer: Yes Sanitary Sewer: Yes Purpose: To rezone property from PC Planned Commercial District to ID Institutional District to allow a new soccer field and parking lot. Property History: The subject property was rezoned from ID Institutional District to PC Planned Commercial District in 1994. The Planned Commercial District allowed for the development of commercial retail and sit-down restaurants with a buffer along the west side of the parcel between the single-family homes along Princeton Place and the proposed commercial development. Physical C ~aracteristics: The subject property is located in the southwest corner of the University of Dubuque campus and is located at a higher grade level than the adjacent U.S. Highway 20 and will be approximately 10-15 feet below the height of the back yards of the homes located along Princeton Place and 45-65 feet east of the west property lines. Conformance with Comprehensive Plan: This area is part of the developed portion of the City and was not delineated in the 1995 Comprehensive Plan. PLANNED DISTRICT STAFF REPORT Page 2 Staff Analysis: Streets: Access to the proposed soccer field will be by way of a right-in/right-out access from U.S. Highway 20. This access will not be a public street, but a private driveway within the University of Dubuque's campus. Sidewalks: There is an existing sidewalk along the north side of U.S. Highway 20 that will be maintained as part of any new access from U.S. Highway 20. Parking: A 44-space parking lot is proposed as part of the new soccer field, which will be adequate for the parking of both players and spectator vehicles. Lighting: New outdoor lighting is proposed as part of the soccer field. Any new lights must utilize a cut-off luminaire so as to reduce the impact to adjacent properties. Signage: No signage has been proposed for the new soccer complex. Bulk Regulations: As shown on the attached conceptual plan. Permeable Area (%) & Location (Open Space): The amount of permeable area will be somewhat reduced with the proposed access drive and 44-space parking lot. However, when compared with the proposed commercial development of the subject property, the present request substantially increases the amount of permeable area that will remain in this portion of the University of Dubuque's campus. Landscaping/Screening: Landscaping has not been proposed as part of the conceptual plan. However, because of the isolated nature of the proposed parking lot and the elevation change between the proposed parking lot and the existing homes along Princeton Place, there is adequate buffer between existing residential properties and the proposed soccer complex and parking lot. Phasing of development: The University of Dubuque intends to initially construct the soccer field and associated bleachers, scoreboard and lights. The proposed access drive and parking lot will be constructed the following year. Impact of Request on: Utilities: Existing utilities are adequate to handle the proposed project. Traffic Patterns/Counts: Direct access to the proposed soccer field will be by way of U.S. Highway 20. Staff anticipates a iow level of vehicle trips generated by the proposed soccer field. The right-in/right-out access will not negatively impact the traffic flow along the highway. PLANNED Di'STRZCT STAFF REPORT Page 3 Public Services: Existing public services are adequate tc serve the proposed expansion. Environment: No adverse impact to the environment is anticipated provided adequate erosion control is provided during all phases of construction of the soccer field. Adjacent Properties: The proposed soccer field should have a limited impact on adjacent residential properties, as the field will not be in continuous use. The new outdoor lighting, if installed using cut-off luminaries, will have a limited impact on the use and enjoyment of adjacent residential properties. CIP Investments: None proposed. Staff Analysis: The University of Dubuque is proposing construction of a new soccer field and associated 44-space parking lot with access to U.S. Highway 20. Attached to this staff report is an informational letter provided by the University of Dubuque to property owners around the University's campus. The informational letter outlines the proposed soccer field project and the need for it. The subject request is to rezone the parcel from PUD Planned Unit Development with a PC Planned Commercial District designation to ID Institutional District. The subject property was rezoned to Planned Commercial in 1994 to accommodate a commercial retail development. The commercial development never occurred, and the University now desires to rezone the parcel back to an institutional classification to accommodate the construction of a new soccer field. Recreational fields are permitted uses on college campuses. The proposed soccer field will preserve the southwest portion of the University of Dubuque campus as open space. The proposed right-in/right-out access from U.S. Highway 20 was approved as part of the commercial development of the same parcel. This access was never constructed as part of the reconstruction of the eastern portion of U.S. Highway 20. The proposed right-in/right-out entrance will not negatively impact traffic flow on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 20 as there will be no signals associated with this access. The access road itself will be a private roadway within the University of Dubuque campus. Any future extension of the private roadway to other portions of the campus will have to be reviewed by City Engineering to ensure that this private drive does not become a short cut between U.S. Highway 20 ano other city streets in the area. Attached to this draft is an ordinance amending the University of Dubuque Institutional District to allow for the rezoning of the subject parcel from PC Planned Commercial to ID Institutional District. The draft ordinance also includes a requirement that new outdoor lighting associated with the soccer field must be of a cut-off luminaire design so as to limit the impact of new lighting on adjacent residential structures. PLANNED D:ZSTRICT STAFF REPORT Page 4 Staff recommends that Oommlssioners review Section 3-5.2(4) that outlines the standards for approval of an ID District amendment. Reviewed: Date:~?~3~=~ Prepared by: Laura Carstens~ City Planner Address: City Hall~ 50 W. 13th Street ORDINANCE NO. 48-02 Telephone: 589-42t0 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF DODGE STREET BETWEEN DEVON DRIVE AND COLLINS STREET FROM PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH A PC PLANNED COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION TO ID INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT AND APPROVING AN AMENDED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE. 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 be amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PC Planned Commercial designation to ID Institutional District and approving an amended conceptual development plan for the University of Dubuque, a copy of which is attached to and made a part hereof, to wit: That portion of Lot 1-1 of Steffen's Place except the west 120 feet as described hereto: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 2-1-1-1 of Clarence Poller Place, the point of beginning: Thence northerly along the east line of said Lot 2-1-1-1 to the to the south corner of Lot 2-3, Block IX of Steger Heights; thence northerly along the east line of Block IX of Steger Heights to the southwest corner of Lot 2-1 of Steffen's Place; thence easterly along the south line of said Lot 2-1 of Steffen's Place; thence easterly along the south line of said Lot 2-1 to the southeast corner of Lot 2-1, thence northerly along the east line of said Lot 2-1 and Lot 2 a distance of 227 feet; thence easterly 707 feet to the west boundary of the existing PR District, thence southerly along the west boundary of said PR district to the IDOT right-of-way for U.S. Highway 20, thence westerly along the IDOT right-of-way to the southeast corner of Lot 2-1-1-1 of Clarence Polfer Place, the point of beginning. Section 2. That pursuant to Iowa Code Section 414.5(1993) and as an express condition of amending the University of Dubuque Institutional District, the undersigned property owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all of ~rdinance No. Page 2 which the property owner(s) further agree(s) are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public needs that are caused directly by the zoning reclassification: Use ReRulations. The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above-described ID Institutional District: 1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) Colleges and universities (45) Vocational Schools (45) Seminaries (45) Offices for administrative personnel or other institutional employees and affiliates (14) Churches (7), libraries, and museums (13) Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and similar places of institutional assembly (45) Off-street parking and loading (NA) Recreational or athletic facilities for the primary use and benefit of institutional residents or affiliates (7) Single-family, two family (11) or multi-family dwellings for the housing of institutional residents or affiliates (9) 2) ^ccessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses in the above-described ID Institutional District: a) Located entirely within a principal building, bookstores, or bars seating not more than seventy-five (75) persons at one time and located not closer than two hundred feet (200') from the nearest Residential or Office Residential District. b) All uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in conjunction with which such accessory uses operated or maintained, but not to include commercial use outside the principal building. 3) No conditional uses shall be allowed. Lot and Bulk Re.qulations. Development of land in the ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows: ~)rdinance No. Page 3 1) The proposed soccer field and parking lot shall be located in substantial conformance with the attached conceptual development plan and all final site development plans are to be approved in accordance with provisions of the ID Institutional District regulations. Performance Standards The development and maintenance of uses in this ID Institutional District shall be established in conformance with Section 3-5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance and the following standards: 1) The proposed parking lot providing a minimum of 44 spaces shall be constructed when funds are available. Interim parking shall be provided at Chalmer's Field. 2) New outdoor lighting for the proposed soccer field and parking lot shall be designed to minimize impact to residential properties. 3) Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Section 4.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. 4) All utilities including telephone and cable television shall be installed underground. 5) Final site development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section 4.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. Parking Requirements The off-street parking requirements for the principal permitted uses for the herein described ID Institutional District shall be designated by a bracket enclosed number next to the use, as herein described: (9) 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit (11) Two spaces for each dwelling unit (14) One space for each four hundred square feet devoted to office use or one space for each employee on the maximum shift, whichever is greater. (7) One space for each four permanent seats. (13) One space for each five hundred square feet of floor area accessible to the general public. (45) Dormitories - one space for each bed Gymnasiums - one space for each six permanent seats Employees - .75 spaces for each employee on the maximum shift Ordinance No. Page 4 Open Space and Recreational Areas Those areas not designated on the conceptual development plan for development shall be maintained as open space, as defined by Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by the property owner and/or association. Sign Regulations The sign regulations shall be the same as that which are allowed in the ID Institutional District as established in Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning Ordinance. G. Additional Standards 1) The conceptual development plan shall be valid for a period of five (5) years provided final site development plan is submitted within two (2) years from the date of approval. 2) That all previously approved conceptual development plans are hereby amended to allow for the attached conceptual development plan. H= Transfer of Ownership Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this ID Institutional District shall include the transfer or lease agreement a provision that the purchaser or lessee acknowledges awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of the district. Modifications Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in accordance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. J= Recording A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the expense of the property owner(s) with the Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent record of the conditions accepted as part of this reclassification approval within ten (10) days of the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance shall be binding upon the undersigned and all his/her heirs, successors and assignees. Section 3. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 4. That the foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided by law. Ordinance No. Page 5 2002. ATTEST: Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of June, 2002. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk F:\LtSERS~MELIN DA\WP\COUNCIL\ORD\USSO,CCER&PARKORD-DOC ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 48-02 I, Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock, President, University of Dubuque, having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. 48 -02 and being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to the conditions required therein~. ~ Dated this 2nd day of July, 2002. By: /s/ Jeffrey F. Bullock Reverand Jeffrey F. Bullock President, Unidersity of Dubuque