Zoning 1205 Cleveland, ColinPlanning Services Department
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall- 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
January 10,2003
RE: Rezoning
Applicant: Doug & Marie Colin
Location: 1205 Cleveland Avenue
Description: To rezone property from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial 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, reviewing her proposal to open a school of
pdvate instruction that would provide art classes for up to eight children at a time.
Staff reviewed the C-1 district and noted that there is sufficient off-street for the proposed
use. Staff reviewed the history of businesses that have occupied the building.
There were no public comments.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the subject property
was formerly a small family-owned grocery story and that the C-1 district was created
specifically to encourage the adaptive re-use of old commercial storefronts in residential
areas.
Recommendation
By a vote of 7 to 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 subleted,
Eugene Bird, Jr., Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
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PLANNTNG APPLICATION FORM
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[] Conditional Use Permit
[] Spedal Exception
[] Limited Setback Waiver
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[] Preliminary Plat
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D Text Amendment
[] Simple Site Plan
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D Major S~te Plan
[] Major Final Plat
[] Simple Subdivision
[] Annexation
[] Temporary Use Permit
[] CeKdficete of Economic Non-Viability
[] Certificate of Appropriateness
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We are proposing a change in zoning for
1205 Cleveland to C-1 for the use of
private school fo instruction. We would
like to use one of the units as an art
studio for young children. As an art studio,
classes of approximately eight children
would be offered throughout the week. At this time,
we have met with all but one of the families
within 200 feet of the proposed rezoning.
All are in total support of an art studio
and do not see a problem with additional
traffic in teh neighborhood since the
class sizes are so small. Additionally,
St. Columbkille's church would allow us use
of their parking lot if the need should
arise. As part of rezoning, we would be
willing to zone the building under C-1
with use only for "private school of instruction"
and no other uses.
Applicant: Doug & Marie Colin
Location: 1205 Cleveland
Avenue
Description: To rezone property
from R-2 Two-Family Residential
District to C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District.
REZONING STAFF REPORT Zoning Agenda: February 5, 2003
Property Address:1205 Cleveland Avenue
Property Owner:Marie, Doug and Mary Colin
Applicant:Marie and Doug Colin
Proposed Land Use: Commercial/Office/Residential
Proposed Zoning: C-1
Existing Land Use: Office/Residential
Existing Zoning: R-2
Adjacent Land Use:
North- Residential
East- Residential
South - Residential
West- Residential
Adjacent Zoning: North - R-2
East - R-2
South - R-2
West- R-2
Former Zoning:
1934 - Two-Family; 1975 - R-3;
1985 - R-2
Total Area: 4,040 sq. ft.
Property History: The main building was built circa 1900 as a grocery store with
residence above. The building served as a neighborhood grocery store until the 1950's.
After the grocery store closed, the building was reused for a number of commercial
uses, including a furniture repair shop, and most recently, an office. It is currently an
office with a residence above.
Physical Characteristics: The building is a two-story classic storefront with residence
above on a 4,000 square foot lot. The lot slopes from the high point along Cleveland
Avenue to the rear yard below. There is a two-car detached garage at the rear of the
lot with paved access on the east side of the building and three paved parking spaces
behind.
Concurrence with Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan makes no
recommendations for this property.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: Existing utilities are adequate to serve the site.
Traffic Patterns/Counts: IDOT 2001 average daily traffic counts indicate 4,050
vehicle trips per day along Bryant Street, one block removed from the subject
property at the intersection of Cleveland and Bryant Streets. The existing building
is approximately 1,000 square feet per level and, based on the uses permitted in a
C-1 district, should generate very 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
regardless of the adaptive re-use of this structure.
Adjacent Properties: Several of the uses permitted in a C-1 district may generate
noise, activity and demand for on-street parking in excess of that generated by the
existing office and residence.
CIP Investments: None proposed.
Staff Analysis: The applicant is proposing to rezone an existing 4,000 square foot lot
and two-story building from R-2 Two-Family Residential zoning district to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The building was originally designed as a
neighborhood commercial structure with a large glass storefront on the main level and a
residence above. Currently, there is a residence on the second level and an office on
the main level with a detached garage and paved parking at the rear of the property.
The building had served for years as a neighborhood grocery store, which discontinued
operation sometime in the 1950s. The building was subsequently used for a host of
commercial uses, including Trader John's Furniture Repair and an office. The property
sits on a narrow lot with residences located on either side and across Cleveland
Avenue. The closest residential structure is approximately 25 feet west of the subject
building.
The applicants propose to rezone the structure to enable them to open a school of
private instruction in the basement space. The property is currently grandfathered as
an office. The uses permitted in a C-1 district may generate some additional noise,
activity and demand on parking in this residential area. However, the storefront has
approximately 1,000 square feet of space and commercial uses would be very limited.
Staff recommends the Commission review the criteria for granting a rezoning.
Prepared by: ~ Reviewed: Date: //.2~',~,, ,
Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: 50 W. 13th St,., City Hall Telephone: 5894210
ORDINANCE NO. 5-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING
HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1205 CLEVELAND
AVENUE FROM R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-1
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING 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
Cede of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described
property from R-2 Two-Family Residential Zoning District to C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial Zoning District, to wit:
Lot 2 of 2 of 2 of Mineral Lot 63 and Lot 11 of Bush's Subdivision and east
par~ of Lot 69 in Union Addition.
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 17th day of February, 2003.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk