University of Dubuque - Assessment of Significant Change
Planning Services Department
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
Phone (319) 589-4210
Fax (319) 589-4221
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August 15, 2000
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Assessment of Significant Change
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
University of Dubuque
West side of Collins Street
Change to layout of seminary student housing.
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 information
Discussion
The applicant spoke in favor of the request, stating that the change to the layout of seminar
student housing reduces the number of units from 72 to 32 and the height of the buildings
from three stories to two stories, and also creates buildings that are more residential in
character. Staff reviewed the previously approved planned unit development for housing
along Collins Street.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the proposed changes
significantly improved the development while reducing the impact on adjacent property.
Findinqs
By a vote of 7 to 0, the Zoning Advisory Commission finds the proposed site plan changes
do not represent a significant change to the intent and purpose of the planned unit
development.
No City Council action is necessary. This item is being provided for informational purposes
only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Eugene Bird, Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
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August 10,2000
Straka Jonr"lson
Arc.hitec.ts, F.e.
Kyle Kritz
City of Dubuque Planning & Zoning
50 West 13th
Dubuque, U\ 52001
RE: University of Dubuque
Seminary Housing
Dear Kyle:
Per your request today the following Is a brief narrative of the proposed Seminary
Housing project for the University of Dubuque.
Original 1994 plan provided for 3 apartment style buildings, 3 stories in height with a total
of 72 units. Detached row of garages were provided for 32 cars with on grade parking for
111 cars or approximately 2 cars per unit. Access to the site was via a 2 curb cuts with a
loop road. The existing trees along' Collins were to remain. No storm water detention was
shown nor a defined play area
The proposed plan we have submitted has 8 townhouse style buildings. 4 units per
building, each 2 stories in height for a total of 32. Four buildings each are clustered
around an Interior cul-de-sac. A storm water detention area Is defined at the south end of
site along with a play area centered and to the west of the two building clusters. Two curb
cuts are shown, 1 to each cul-de-sac, a sidewalk along Collins Street, and the existing
trees along Collins Street are to remain except at the curb cuts.
I trust this brief summary meets your expectations and If there are any questions, please
feel free 10 call our office.
Sincerely,
Marty Johnson
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UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
July 25, 2000
TO:
Zoning Advisory Commission
Kyle L Kritz, Associate Planner ..,:1. 'to
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Assessment of Significant Change for Proposed Seminary Housing
at the University of Dubuque
INTRODUCTION
The University of Dubuque received approval in 1994 to rezone a portion of their
property from ID Institutional District to PR Planned Residential District. The planned
residential district allowed for the construction of 72 housing units in six buildings a
maximum of three stories high, on the west side of Collins Street. Attached to this
memo is a copy of the adopted PUD Ordinance and the conceptual development plan
showing the proposed housing units.
DISCUSSION
The University of Dubuque is asking the Zoning Advisory Commission to review a
modified layout for the housing units proposed for the west side of Collins Road. The
University of Dubuque is proposing to construct a total of 32 dwelling units and eight
buildings that would be a maximum of two stories high. There would be two clusters of
four buildings around a common circular drive with four units in each building. Access
for each circular drive would be from Collins Street.
The proposed development produces a total number of units by over 50% and reduces
the height and mass of the buildings substantially. Each unit will have two off-street
parking spaces with each circular drive having four additional spaces for visitors.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning staff recommends that the Zoning Advisory Commission review the
attached revised site plan for 32 units of seminary housing and compare it to what was
adopted in 1994. Planning staff requests the Zoning Advisory Commission determine
whether the proposed changes represent a substantial change affecting the purpose or
intent of the PUD Section of the Zoning Ordinance.
KLKlmkr
Attachments
ORDINANCE NO. 34 -94
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BE AMENDED BY REVISING APPENDIX A
THEREOF, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED ON COLLINS STREET
NORTH OF DODGE STREET FROM ID INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT TO PR PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND ADOPTING A CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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Whereas, the University of Dubuque, property owner, has filed a conceptual
deve 1 opment plan for here i nafter described property in accordance with pro v i s ions
of the PR Planning Residential regulations as set forth in Section 3-5.5 of the
Code of Ordinances, Appendix A thereof, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the Zoning Commission has held a publ ic hearing on said zoning
classification and conceptual development plan pursuant to required published
notice; and
Whereas, the Zoning Commission has approved said zoning reclassification and
conceptual development pl an subject to spec ific cond it ions and restrict ions
having found that said Plan conforms with the review standards applicable to such
plans as set forth in Section 3-5.5D of the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A
thereof, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the Zoning Commission .recommended the concurrence of the City
Council in approval of said zoning reclassification and conceptual development
plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has received the recommendation of the Zoning
Commission and conceptual development plan subject to the same specific
conditions and restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Sect i on 1. That in order to accompli sh the purpose of the PR Pl anned
R~sidential District of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the
zoning reclassification from Institutional District to PR Planned Residential
District and conceptual development plan, a copy of which is attached to and made
a part hereof, is hereby adopted and approved for the foll owing described
property, to wit:
That portion of Lot 1-1-2 of Mineral Lot 156, Lot 1-1-1-1 of Cains
Subdivision No.2 and Lot 1-1 of Steffen's Place as described below:
Commencing at the intersection of the west right-of-way (ROW) of Collins
Street and the north 1 ine of the IDOT ROW for U.S. Highway 20 (Dodge
Street); thence westerly along the north ROW 1 ine of U.S. Highway 20 a
distance of 190 feet; thence north a distance of 735 feet; thence easterly,
perpendicular to the west ROW line of Collins Street a distance of 370 feet
to the westerly ROW line of Collins Street; thence southerly along to the
west ROW line of Collins Street a distance of 675 feet to the point of
beginning.
Section 2. That in order to accomplish the purposes of the PR Planned
Residential District and of the Zoning Ordinance, the above described property
is subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A. Use ReQulations.
Ordinance No. 34. 94
Page 2
The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land
in the above described PR Planned Residential District:
1) Principal permitted uses shall be 1 imited to 72 housing
dwelling units in 6 buildings maximum 3 stories high (as
per plan).
2) No secondary or contingency uses shall be permitted.
3) Accessory uses shall include any use customarily
incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
B. Lot and Bulk Requlations.
Development of land in the PR Planned Residential District
shall be regulated as follows:
1) All building structures and activities shall be located in
conformance with the attached conceptual development plan
and all final site development plans are to be approved in
accordance with.provisions of the PR Planned Residential
District regulations.
All buildings and structures shall
setback, a s ide yard setback
properties, and a rear yard setback
development plan.
3) A maximum building height of 30 feet shall be allowed as
measured from the north grade elevation to the mid-point
between the roof peak and eave.
2)
provide a front yard
from the adjo i n i ng
as per the conceptual
4) All other bulk regulations of the R-4 Multi-Family
District shall be met for construction of all buildings
and structures, as establ ished in Section 3-1.5 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
C. Performance Standards.
The development and ma intenance of uses in th i s PR Pl anned
Residential District shall be established in conformance with
the following standards of Sect i on 3 -1. 6 of the PR Pl anned
Residential District.
1) An internal driveway system and required parking spaces
shall be hard surfaced and constructed by the developer.
2) Parking lots and other institutional uses abutting
residential uses shall have no illuminating devices placed
above fifteen (15) feet in height.
3) Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Section
4.4 of the Zoning Ordinance and as stipulated in the
conceptual development plan.
4) 140 off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the
development.
Ord i nance No. 34 -94
Page 3
5) All util ities including telephone and cable television
shall be installed underground.
6) Internal sidewalks shall be provided, with connection to
the existing public sidewalk system and the main campus
area to the north, as per the conceptual development plan.
7) A final site development plan shall be submitted in
accordance with Section 4-4 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa prior to each construction phase as
described on the attached conceptual development plan. No
further grading, excavating, or other land disturbing
activity may occur before a final site plan is approved.
D. ODen SDace 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 of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, by the property owner and/or association.
E. Sion Reoulations.
The sign regulations shall be the same as that which are
allowed in R-4 Multi-Family Residential District as established
in Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
F. Additional Standards.
The conceptual development plan shall be valid for a period of
five (5) years provided a final site development plan for Phase
I is submitted within two years from the date of approval.
G. Transfer of Ownershio
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this PR Planned
Residential District shall include in the transfer or lease
agreement a provision that the purchaser or lessee acknowledges
awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of
the district.
Passed, approved and adopted this ~~ day of ~
, 1994.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
August 17, 2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Iowa Utilities Board Hearing regarding Area Code 319 Relief
Cable TV Administrator Merrill Crawford has provided the attached update on the
status of the Iowa Utilities Board consideration of the changes to the 319 area
code.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
Merrill Crawford, Cable TV Administrator
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
August 9, 2000
MEMO TO: Michael C, Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Merrill Crawford, Cable Franchise Administrato~
SUBJECT: Iowa Utilities Board Hearing re: Area Code 319 Relief
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this memorandum is to update you on the Iowa Utility
Board's information-gathering process prior to choosing a plan to alleviate the pending depletion
of available telephone numbers in the 319 Area Code,
BACKGROUND: As you will recall, the City of Dubuque filed informal written comments via
a June 7, 2000 letter from the Mayor to the Iowa Utilities Board, recommending that the Board
adopt a "geographic split" option with Area Code 319 being retained by that newly-created zone
which borders the greatest number of other area codes,
The LU,B. has continued to receive written comments from the telecommunications industry,
businesses, chambers of commerce, local governments, and other interested parties, The Board
has also completed a series of public meetings held at various locations throughout the affected
geographic area, which is roughly the Eastern third of the state ofIowa,
On Tuesday, August 22, in Des Moines, the LU,B. will hold a formal hearing for the purpose of
questioning or cross-examining the formal written statements which have been filed by
telecommunications service providers and the Iowa Consumer Advocate's Office, Board
Members will question those who have filed formal statements, and will probably allow the
Consumer Advocate's Office and telecom companies to cross-examine aspects of each other's
formal comments, However, the Board will not allow participation by anyone who has not
previously filed formal written comments, The controlled format is described as being similar to
a contested case hearing, The focus is expected to be fairly technical and data-intensive, It is
not intended as a general opinion forum as were the area meetings conducted earlier this year.
The staff of the LU.B. will compile and analyze the information from this hearing along with the
many informal written comments and the oral comments heard at the various public information
meetings, The Board will then schedule another meeting to make its decision regarding Area
Code 319 Relief, probably sometime in October.
I am not aware of any new information which would affect the City's position on the Area Code
319 issue, Our rationale for supporting the geographic split rather than an overlay option arises
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from a clear preference for the geographic split among our citizens and businesses, as well as a
belief that, at least for the first few years following implementation of the relief plan, the
geographic split alternative would be "friendlier" to older citizens, to rural areas, and to small
independent telephone companies in Eastern Iowa. We have not recommended a particular
border alignment to separate the two new zones created by a geographic split
Our recommendation for retention of existing Area Code 319 in the newly-created zone
bordering the most other area codes is based upon the assumption that there is or will soon be
similar upheaval in the changing of other area codes, and that communities like Dubuque, whose
local business markets extend across multiple state and area code boundaries, are going to have
enough trouble and expense adjusting to these changes without also having to adjust to a new
area code of their own.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: This memorandum is intended for information purposes. I
don't believe our written comments would be strengthened by a formal filing, or by subsequent
participation in the oral cross-examination process of the August 22 hearing. I will continue to
monitor and report developments on this issue.