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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District
DATE: June 10, 2014
Economic Development Director Maurice Jones recommends City Council approval of
the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District. The proposed amendment of this District would expand the District to
include the area formerly designated as an urban renewal area under the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District and to create both a new Holy
Ghost Connection Subarea and an Almond Street Subarea.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director
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Economic Development Department
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
Office (563) 589-4393
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http://www.cityofdubuque.org
TO: Michael Van Miliigen, City Manager
FROM: Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
DATE: June 6, 2014
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to forward for City Council review and approval of
the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Pian for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District. The proposed amendment of this District would expand the District to
include the area formerly designated as an urban renewal area under the Urban
Renewal Pian for the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District and to create both a new Holy
Ghost Connection Subarea and an Almond Street Subarea as well as comply with the
provisions of House File 2460, adopted by the Iowa legislature in 2012, requiring urban
renewal plans be amended or modified to reflect any active urban renewal project.
BACKGROUND
On May 19, 2014, the City Council approved a Resolution of Necessity finding that the
proposed expansion area met the definition of a blighted area under state law, and was
appropriate for urban renewal activities. Staff has prepared an Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Pian for the area as per the directive of the City Council.
A consultation process was conducted with the affected taxing entities as required by
Chapter 403.5 of the Iowa Code. Prior to the meeting, the taxing entities were mailed
copies of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Pian and the Notice of Public
Hearing. The required consultation to discuss, question, or object to the findings in
these documents was held on May 30, 2014. There were no representatives from the
taxing entities in attendance.
The Pian was reviewed by the Long Range Planning Commission on May 21, 2014.
The Long Range Planning Commission has forwarded its recommendation to the City
Council affirming that the Pian is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Pian for
development.
DISCUSSION
The amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan will expand the district to include the new
Holy Ghost Connection Subarea and an Almond Street Subarea (see Attachment A of
the Urban Renewal Plan for a map). The amendment would provide this area access to
the tools and incentives available to urban renewal district properties, including tax
increment financing and various downtown rehabilitation grants.
Additionally, legislative changes to the urban renewal law in 2012 require further detail
on public purpose activities. The plan has been updated to reflect expenditures planned
for FY2014-15 that have not been included in previous plans. Those expenditures
include:
• Environmental mitigation, structure demolition, appraisal, and related property
improvements to the City's leased properties along the riverfront, for a total
estimated cost of $338,400 from Fiscal Year 2015 to Fiscal Year 2019. This project
also provides funding for an intern position.
• A building renovation study for property at 1860 Hawthorne Street for a total
estimated cost of $75,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2015.
• The creation of a downtown housing study for an estimated $27,000 in Fiscal Year
2015.
• The creation of a Master Plan for future streetscaping on Central Avenue for a total
estimated cost of $50,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2015.
• The replacements of street lights for an estimated cost of $410,000 between Fiscal
Year 2015 and Fiscal 2019.
• The reconstruction of the 11th street stairs for an estimated cost of $25,000 in Fiscal
Year 2015.
• Acquisition of abandoned, derelict buildings and houses, or acquisition of housing
prior to mortgage foreclosure actions. These efforts will be followed by loans to new
homeowners up to $15,000 for down payments and closing costs, and $25,000 for
rehabilitation. The total estimated cost for the project is $4,150,000 in Fiscal Year
2015 and Fiscal Year 2016.
• Matching funds to be used on grants for the design, engineering, and construction
needed for the replacement of The Jule's Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility.
The project will cost an estimated $1,372,513 in local funds in Fiscal Year 2015 and
Fiscal Year 2016.
• Potential deconstruction and/or rehabilitation of abandoned or derelict buildings and
houses.
• property tax rebate agreements with:
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o Spahn and Rose Lumber Co., using tax increment financing to generate
approximately $850,000, on an estimated $3,058,000, in taxable value
improvements over a ten year period.
o Novelty Iron Landlord LLC, using tax increment financing to generate
approximately $137,570 on an estimated $4,533,480, in taxable value
improvements over a ten year period.
• Future property tax rebates or the sale of bonds to leverage tax increment financing
on a capital investment by:
o Frantz Community Investors, LLC for a residential development at 2887 and
2901 Central Avenue.
o Kenneth Oberbroeckling for a residential development at 253 Main Street.
RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP
I recommend that following the public hearing, the attached resolution adopting the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan be approved to support reinvestment
efforts in the District.
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Planning Services Department
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Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
RE: Amendment to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
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Introduction
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the proposed amendment to the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Plan.
Discussion
Staff reviewed the amendment will add the Holy Ghost Connection and Almond Street
subareas, to promote the creation and development of additional residential opportunities, and
an increase in homeownership, in the District. Staff explained the amendment would provide the
expanded areas with access to the tools and incentives available to urban renewal districts,
including tax increment financing. Staff noted consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Commission reviewed the request and found the amendment is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan's goals and objectives to promote the preservation, conservation, and
redevelopment of a functional, attractive environment.
Recommendation
By a vote of 7 to 0, the Commission recommends the amendment to the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District Plan, as it is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
John Pregler, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 178-14
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, by Resolution 153-14 on May 19, 2014 the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan (the "Plan") for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending the Plan is to
provide opportunities which will further economic development purposes and objectives
as described in the Plan; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed
Plan and has found that said document is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for
the development of the City of Dubuque as a whole and has transmitted its findings to
the City Council; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing
entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections
or recommended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,
has held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public
notice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and made reference
to herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized
and directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder. -
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June, 2014.
Attest:
Key S. Firnstahl, Citylerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 178-14
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, by Resolution 153-14 on May 19, 2014 the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan (the "Plan") for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending the Plan is to
provide opportunities which will further economic development purposes and objectives
as described in the Plan; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed
Plan and has found that said document is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for
the development of the City of Dubuque as a whole and has transmitted its findings to
the City Council; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing
entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections
or recommended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,
has held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public
notice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and made reference
to herein, is hereby approved.
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Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized
and directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June, 2014.
Attest:
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Kev ` S. Firnstahl, City Jerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
STATE OF IOWA
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper
on the following dates: May 30, 2014, and for which the charge is $21.16.
Subscribed to before ma Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this ,:pe day of
CITY OF DUBUQUE
'OFFICIAL'' NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBYE
"That 'the City
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1,adoption`of a proposed i_
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of ; additional ;housing.'j
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Copies of, supporting
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the 'Dubuque City
Council" given on the
19th of May, 2014.
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AMENDED and RESTATED
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
(A merger of the Downtown Dubuque, Ice Harbor, Kerper Boulevard, East 7th
Street, Quebecor and Holy Ghost Urban Renewal Districts)
City of Dubuque, Iowa
This Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District traces its beginnings to the merger of the Downtown Urban Renewal
Area Project Number Iowa R-15, originally established by Resolution 123-67 by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on May 18, 1967 and subsequently amended and
restated by Resolution 79-71 on March 15, 1971, by Resolution 73-74 on March 11,
1974, by Resolution 107-82 on May 3, 1982, by Resolution 191-84 on June 25, 1984,
by Resolution 371-93 on December 6, 1993, by Resolution 145-94 on May 2, 1994, by
Resolution 479-97 on November 17, 1997, by Resolution 476-98 on October 19, 1998
and by Resolution 187-02 on April 1, 2002, with the Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District,
originally established by Resolution 403-89 of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on December 18, 1989 and subsequently amended and restated by Resolution
241-00 on June 5, 2000 and by Resolution 114-02 on March 4, 2002. The Urban
Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District resulting from that
merger was later amended by Resolution 170-04 on April 19, 2004, by Resolution 391-
06 on August 21, 2006, by Resolution 108-07 on February 20th, 2007, by Resolution
597-07 on December 17, 2007, by Resolution 300-08 on September 2, 2008, by
Resolution 393-09 on October 5, 2009, and by Resolution 26-10 on July 19, 2010. On
May 2, 2011 the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District
originally established by Resolution 274-94 on August 15, 1994 and the East 7th Street
Economic Development District, originally established by Resolution 144-97 on April 7,
1997 were merged into and became part of the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, pursuant to Resolution 155-11 approved on May 2, 2011. The Quebecor
Economic Development District, originally established by Resolution 479-02 on
September 16, 2002, was merged into and became part of the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District pursuant to Resolution 271-12 approved on October 1, 2012.
The Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District resulting
from that merger and amendment was thereafter amended and restated by Resolution
173-13 on June 03, 2013. The Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District, originally
established by Resolution 234-11 on July 18, 2011 was merged into and became part of
the amended and restated Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District pursuant to
Resolution approved on 2014.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. INTRODUCTION 4
B. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION 4
C. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN 5
D. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 6
E. PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES 7
F. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 13
1. LAND USE: 14
2. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA: 16
G. LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION 17
H. RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS 17
I. FINANCING ACTIVITIES 17
J. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 20
K. DURATION OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN 20
L. SEVERABILITY 20
M. AMENDMENT OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN 20
N. ATTACHMENTS 21
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A. INTRODUCTION
This AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (the "Plan") has been
prepared to update the objectives and public purpose activities intended to stimulate,
through public actions, financing and commitments, private investment within the
combined and expanded area known as the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
(the "District"). In order to achieve this objective, the City of Dubuque shall undertake
the urban renewal actions specified in this Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it
under Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code, Urban Renewal Law and Chapter 15A of the
Iowa Code.
Under this Plan, the District also is being expanded to include the area formerly
designated as an urban renewal area under the Urban Renewal Plan for the Holy Ghost
Urban Renewal District as a new Holy Ghost Subarea, and to create a new Almond
Street Subarea. This Plan shall serve as a new urban renewal plan for the amended
District described herein. The Plan shall be viewed as a single plan for purposes of
fulfilling the objectives of the Plan. The separate subareas of the Plan will be
maintained and observed for those purposes which are aided by or in need of the
division, but the combined and expanded area comprising the District shall be treated
together for planning and redevelopment purposes.
The division of taxation and the separation of incremental taxes authorized by Iowa
Code Section 403.19 have been implemented in the existing subareas of the District
and in the area being merged into the District, and will be implemented in the new
Almond Street Subarea. Under the terms of this Plan and conforming amendments to
the applicable tax increment ordinances, the tax increment mechanism described in
Iowa Code Section 403.19 shall continue to apply to the territory within the District as
currently provided. Incremental taxes shall be determined separately with respect to
each subarea of the District, and when collected shall be applied, subject to such liens
and priorities as may exist or be from time to time provided, with respect to the District
and Plan, as amended.
B. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION
The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that the following
blighting conditions, as defined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code, Urban Renewal Law
exist within the District in the Bluff Street, Cable Car, South Bluff, South Port, Chaplain
Schmitt, Ice Harbor A, Ice Harbor B, Ice Harbor C, Industrial Harbor, Old Main, South
Main, Town Clock, Town Clock Expansion, Upper Main, Warehouse, Washington
Neighborhood, Harrison Street, Holy Ghost, and Almond Street Subareas:
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• Undeveloped and underdeveloped land that substantially impairs or
arrests the sound growth of the City of Dubuque;
• A substantial number of deteriorated, dilapidated and obsolete public and
private improvements;
• Faulty lot layouts in relation to the size, adequacy and usefulness of the
lots;
• Fragmented property ownership patterns;
• A lack of public utilities;
• An inadequate street layout.; and
• Insanitary and unsafe conditions.
The City Council has also determined that a need exists for the development of
commercial and industrial enterprises, and that public improvements related to housing
and residential development are needed to enhance and encourage economic
development activities within the District in the East 7th Street, Industrial Harbor, South
Main, Warehouse, Kerper, North Kerper, and Quebecor subareas.
The Council has declared by Resolution of Necessity No. 153-14 on May 19, 2014, that
these factors have substantially impaired and arrested the sound growth of the City of
Dubuque and of the area comprising the District.
C. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
The primary OBJECTIVES of the Plan are:
1. The creation of a thriving central business district, riverfront district, and
downtown neighborhoods with a compatible mix of viable commercial/retail, office,
financial, residential, cultural, recreational and educational activities;
2. The development of an adequate support system and public infrastructure
for new and expanding river -related and other tourism activities;
3. The conservation, restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of the historic
and architectural character of the District through the renovation and rehabilitation of
historic buildings, the establishment of design standards to ensure cohesive and
compatible development and redevelopment, the use of appropriate construction
techniques, the coordinated administration of appropriate code enforcement efforts and
the maximization of all available financial and technical resources;
4. The creation of a safe, healthy and attractive physical environment
through the construction or installation of necessary infrastructure and other public
improvements or actions supportive of the District;
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5. The creation of a safe, efficient, and attractive circulation system for both
pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
6. The development of additional and improved parking opportunities in the
District supportive of the businesses and attractions located within its boundaries and
which accommodate the needs of its residents, employees and visitors;
7. The creation of financial incentives necessary to encourage private
investment and reinvestment in the District;
8. The creation and retention of quality employment opportunities in the
District;
9. The expansion of the existing property tax base of the District; and.
10. The creation and development of additional housing units and residential
opportunities in the District, and an increase in the level of homeownership in the
District
D. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The District is located within the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa.
The District includes twenty-three separate subareas that have resulted primarily from
prior urban renewal plans and expansions of the same within the District. These
Subareas include the Town Clock Subarea, the Town Clock Expansion Subarea, the
Old Main Subarea, the Upper Main Subarea, the Ice Harbor Subarea A, the Ice Harbor
Subarea B, the Ice Harbor Subarea C, the Warehouse Subarea, the South Main
Subarea, the South Port Subarea, the Cable Car Subarea, the Bluff Street Subarea, the
South Bluff Street Subarea, the Washington Neighborhood Subarea, the Chaplain
Schmitt Subarea, the Industrial Harbor Subarea, the East 7th Street Subarea, the Kerper
Boulevard Subarea, the North Kerper Boulevard Subarea, the Quebecor Subarea, the
Harrison Street Subarea, the Holy Ghost Subarea,and the Almond Street Subarea
Despite this subdivision of the District, this Plan shall be viewed as a single plan and
shall be applied to all Subareas for purposes of fulfilling the objectives of the Plan.
The descriptions of the boundaries for each Subarea are attached as Attachment E to
this Plan.
The boundaries of the District and the Subareas are delineated on the Subarea Map
(Attachment A; also on file at the Dubuque City Clerk's Office).
The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify the boundaries of the District at some
future date. Any amendments to the Plan will be completed in accordance with Chapter
403 of the Iowa Code Urban Renewal Law.
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E. PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES
To meet the OBJECTIVES of this Plan, the City of Dubuque has and expects to
continue development and redevelopment of the District through the following PUBLIC
PURPOSE ACTIVITIES:
1. Pre -development planning, including but not limited to activities such as
appraisals, architectural and engineering studies, environmental assessment and
remediation, and feasibility analysis;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of planning and design
grants, offering a maximum of $10,000 in 50% matching funds for property
owners per rehabilitation project to offset costs associated with hiring architects,
engineers or other professional services.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to environmental mitigation,
structure demolition, appraisal, and related property improvements to the City's
leased properties along the riverfront, for a total estimated cost of $338,400 from
Fiscal Year 2015 to Fiscal Year 2019. This project also provides funding for an
intern position.
c.) These activities also include a building renovation study for property at 1860
Hawthorne Street for a total estimated cost of $75,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year
2015.
2. Provision of technical support to property owners, businesses and organizations
in support and furtherance of the Plan;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of financial consultant
grants, offering a maximum of $15,000 in 50% matching funds for property
owners per rehabilitation project to offset costs associated with hiring a financial
consultant.
3. Use of tax increment financing, loans, forgivable loans, grants and other
appropriate financial tools in support of eligible public purpose activities, including public
and private conservation, preservation, development and redevelopment efforts
including the adaptive re -use of existing structures and code compliance;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of downtown
rehabilitation loans, offering a maximum of $300,000 per building in a three
percent interest loan amortized over twenty years, for qualified downtown
rehabilitation work. A total of $2,000 may be forgiven off of the loan for the
creation of each housing unit or full-time job.
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4. Preparation of property for conservation, preservation, rehabilitation,
development and redevelopment purposes;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of a downtown housing
incentive program in the Washington Neighborhood Subarea (including
Bluff/West Locust), a building incentive and rehabilitation program in the
Warehouse Subarea, and a building incentive and rehabilitation program that
collectively provide a grant of up to $10,000 per rental residential rental unit, or
$15,000 per owner -occupied residential unit for the rehabilitation of existing
structures to create new market -rate housing.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the creation of a downtown
housing study for an estimated $27,000 in Fiscal Year 2015.
5. Development and implementation of programs for the repair, restoration, and
renovation of historic and non -historic buildings and related improvements, and the
rehabilitation, restoration, and renovation of historic and non -historic buildings for public
and governmental uses;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of facade grants,
offering a maximum of $10,000 in 50% matching funds for property owners per
rehabilitation project to offset costs associated with front or rear facade
improvements
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the funding of facade grants,
offering a maximum of $30,000 in 66% (two-thirds) matching funds, and an
additional $20,000 in 50% matching funds, for commercial property owners in the
Washington Neighborhood Subarea per rehabilitation project to offset costs
associated with front or rear facade improvements.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previous acquisition and
installation of new air conditioning units at the Mystique Community Ice Center,
as well as electrical improvements, and the purchase of a generator and transfer
switch for the Mystique Community Ice Center, the purchase of ice decking for
the Mystique Community Ice Center, and the purchase of a power factor
correction device for the Mystique Community Ice Center.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
design, engineering and renovation of the Carnegie Stout Public Library.
e.) These activities also include, but are not limited to the previously approved
design, engineering, and construction of the Multi -Cultural Family Center, in the
location formerly known as the Kephardt's building.
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f.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
design, engineering and rehabilitation of the former U.S. Federal Building.
g.) These activities also include, but are not limited to additional design, engineering,
and renovation of the U.S. Federal Building for a total estimated cost of $862,000
anticipated in Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal Year 2016.
6. Improvement, installation, construction and reconstruction of public facilities and
improvements including but not limited to structured parking facilities, other parking
facilities, rail spurs (including relocation or elimination), streets, alleys, utilities,
convention facilities, Riverwalk and Harborwalk improvements and amenities, boat
docks, dredging and other river -related improvements;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to the previously approved design,
engineering, land and right of way acquisition, environmental remediation and
construction of the Grand River Center Convention Center Facility.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to the previously approved
design, engineering, land and right of way acquisition and construction of the Bell
Street extension and associated landscaping and streetscapes.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to the previously approved
design, engineering and architectural fees associated with the restoration of the
historic shot tower.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
design, engineering, land, right of way acquisition and construction of parking
improvements reaching an estimated amount of $2,775,000 in Fiscal Year 2014
for facilities that are both planned and exist currently. The City also intends to
refinance current obligations to construct parking facilities within the District to
achieve savings and to allow flexibility with regard to public/private parking
arrangements that will promote economic development and job growth within the
region.
e.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, design, engineering, and
construction of sidewalks at the McAleece Park and Recreation Complex.
f.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the resurfacing of White
Street from 11th Street to 21st Street, and 21st Street, from White Street to Central
Avenue, for a total estimated cost of $1,080,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2014.
g.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the reconstruction of
Washington Street from 8th Street to 9th Street for a total estimated cost of
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$680,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2015.
h.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the creation of a Master Plan
for future streetscaping on Central Avenue for a total estimated cost of $50,000
anticipated in Fiscal Year 2015.
7.) Improvement, installation, construction and reconstruction of other public
improvements including but not limited to the relocation of overhead utility lines,
installation of street lights, construction of public restrooms and water foundations,
installation of benches and other streetscape amenities, landscaping and signage;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, design, engineering, and
construction of passenger rail platform.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to previously approved design,
engineering, and construction of a restroom near the intersection of 5th and Bluff
Street that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing an
accessible restroom for retail shoppers and all those visiting the area and the
nearby tourist attractions.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the funding of 25% matching
grants, up to $5,000, for streetscape improvements in the City's five historic
districts.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the reconstruction of a
retaining wall near the intersection of 18th Street and Central Avenue, at the site
of the former Engine House No. 1, for an estimated cost of $368,000 anticipated
in Fiscal Year 2014.
e.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the replacements of street
lights for an estimated cost of $410,000 between Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal
2019.
f.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the reconstruction of the 11th
street stairs for an estimated cost of $25,000 in Fiscal Year 2015.
8. Acquisition of property through negotiation or eminent domain for public
improvements or private development and redevelopment purposes, public or private
use;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the buyout of a leasehold interest
held by Bowling and Beyond, Inc. on the City owned property at 1860 Hawthorne
Street and subsequent renovation, repair or demolition of the same, as
determined by the City Council for private redevelopment and use.
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b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, acquisition of abandoned,
derelict buildings and houses, or acquisition of housing prior to mortgage
foreclosure actions. These efforts will be followed by loans to new homeowners
up to $15,000 for down payments and closing costs, and $25,000 for
rehabilitation. The total estimated cost for the project is $4,150,000 in Fiscal
Year 2015 and Fiscal Year 2016.
9. Disposition of land and/or buildings through sale or lease;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, a potential lease agreement for
4.56 acres on the City -owned property at 1860 Hawthorne Street.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, development expenses
associated with the relocation of Eagle Window and Door Inc.
10. Relocation or elimination of existing private improvements in connection with
other public purpose activities;
11. Provision of transportation services;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the Downtown Parking Ramp
Shuttle Service.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, matching funds to be used on
grants for the design, engineering, and construction needed for the replacement
of The Jule's Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility. The project will cost an
estimated $1,372,513 in local funds in Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal Year 2016.
12. Demolition and clearance of deteriorated, obsolescent and blighting structures
and other improvements, including but not limited to site preparation for redevelopment
purposes, and maintenance of publically utilized recreational or economic development
areas;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the potential demolition and
clearance of structures at 1860 Hawthorne Street.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, deconstruction and/or
rehabilitation of abandoned or derelict buildings and houses.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, general landscaping and
maintenance expenses associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project.
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13. Enforcement of applicable local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of an assistance
program for property owners that provide a 50% matching grant of up to $5,000,
after tax credits, to make their buildings compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
14.) Contracts with vendors to promote business retention, expansion, recruitment,
and workforce development;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, a contract for service with the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation to promote business retention and
expansion, workforce development, new business recruitment and retail
expansion in the District.
15.) Direct assistance to businesses to incentivize private investment and job growth:
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, property tax rebate agreements
with:
• Rousselot, Inc., using tax increment financing to generate approximately
$179,955 on an estimated $580,500 in taxable value improvements over
a ten year period.
• Wilmac Property Company, using tax increment financing to generate
approximately $285,200, on an estimated $920,000, in taxable value
improvements over a ten year period.
• Spahn and Rose Lumber Co., using tax increment financing to generate
approximately $850,000, on an estimated $3,058,000, in taxable value
improvements over a ten year period.
• Novelty Iron Landlord LLC, using tax increment financing to generate
approximately $137,570 on an estimated $4,533,480, in taxable value
improvements over a ten year period.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, future property tax rebates or
the sale of bonds to leverage tax increment financing on a capital investment by:
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• Frantz Community Investors, LLC for a residential development at 2887
and 2901 Central Avenue.
• Kenneth Oberbroeckling for a residential development at 253 Main Street.
• Wilmac Property Company, for a mixed use development at 1000 Jackson
Street.
• 210 Jones, LLC for a mixed use development at 210 Jones Street.
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c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, previously approved property
tax rebate agreements with:
• 44 Main, LLC;
• 73 CHS Forwards, LLC;
• Bonson Block, LLC;
• Caradco Building, LLLP;
• Cottingham & Butler, Inc.;
• Engine House — Dubuque Initiatives;
• Flexsteel Industries, Inc;
• Franklin investments, LLC;
• German Bank Building, LLLP;
• Hartig Realty III, LLC;
• HJD Landlord, LLC;
• Dubuque Initiatives;
• Interstate Building, LLLP;
• McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.;
• Morrison Brothers;
• Nottingham Properties, LLC;
• The Plastic Center, Inc.;
• Port of Dubuque Adams Dev, LLC;
• Port of Dubuque Brewery Dev, LLC;
• Spahn and Rose Lumber Co.;
• The Victory Cafe;
• Heartland Financial USA, Inc.;
• Highway 151 & 61.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, previously approved
agreements to sell bonds, leveraging tax increment financing on capital
improvements for;
• Lower Main, LLC for the development of a five -story office building at 137
Main Street.
• 40 Main, LLC for the development of three-story building with residential
and commercial uses at 40 Main Street.
The foregoing public purpose activities may be undertaken throughout the District and
are not limited to specific subareas.
All public purpose activities shall be conditioned upon and shall meet the restrictions
and limitations placed upon the District by the Plan.
F. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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The LAND USE and PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA set forth herein shall apply to
any and all District properties the preservation, conservation, development and/or the
redevelopment of which is assisted by the City through any of the PUBLIC PURPOSE
ACTIVITIES listed above. Attachment B-1 and B-2 identify the existing and proposed
land uses within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
1. LAND USE:
a. Town Clock Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of a functional, attractively developed
environment to further existing office, financial, commercial/retail, cultural, educational,
personal and professional services and residential activities within the Town Clock
Subarea.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C-4), the Business District (C-5) and the
Office Residential (OR) zones of the City of Dubuque's Zoning Ordinance are
encouraged.
b. Town Clock Expansion Subarea: The intent of this Plain is to promote the
preservation, conservation, development and redevelopment of a functional, attractively
developed environment to further existing office, financial, commercial/retail, cultural,
educational, personal and professional services and residential activities within the
Town Clock Expansion Subarea.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C-4), the Business District (C-5) and the
Office Residential (OR) zones of the City of Dubuque's Zoning Ordinance are
encouraged.
c. Old Main Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote private investment and
reinvestment in a variety of commercial/retail, entertainment and residential uses while
furthering existing commercial/retail, personal and professional services, entertainment
and residential activities within the Old Main Subarea.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C-4) and Business District (C-5) zones of the
City of Dubuque's Zoning Ordinance are encouraged.
d. Upper Main Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood of
residential, office and commercial/retail uses.
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The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C-4), the Business District (C-5), the Office
Residential (OR) and Office Service (OS) zones of the City of Dubuque's Zoning
Ordinance are encouraged.
e. Ice Harbor Subareas A, B, and C: The intent of this plan is to encourage a mix of
residential, commercial/retail, recreational and educational uses in these Subareas. An
adopted Planned Unit Development ordinance shall regulate land uses and zoning the
Ice Harbor Subareas A, B and C.
f. Warehouse Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial/retail uses.
g. South Main Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial/retail uses.
h. South Port Subarea: The intent of this plan is to encourage a mix of residential,
commercial/retail, recreational and educational uses in this Subarea. An adopted
Planned Unit Development ordinance shall regulate land uses and zoning in a portion of
the Subarea.
Cable Car Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial/retail uses.
j. Bluff Street Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial/retail uses.
k. South Bluff Street Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the
preservation, conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown
neighborhood for residential, office and commercial/retail uses.
Kerper Boulevard, Washington Neighborhood, Industrial Harbor, East 7th Street,
and Chaplain Schmitt Subareas: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of these downtown neighborhoods for
residential, office, commercial/retail, and industrial uses.
m. North Kerper Boulevard and Quebecor Subareas: The intent of this Plan is to
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promote the preservation, conservation, development and redevelopment of these
downtown neighborhoods for office, commercial and industrial uses.
n. Harrison Street Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of a functional, attractively developed
environment to promote office, commercial and industrial uses.
o. Holy Ghost and Almond Street Subareas: The intent of this Plan is to promote
the preservation, conservation, development, and redevelopment of these downtown
neighborhoods for residential uses.
2. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA:
a. Town Clock, Town Clock Expansion, Old Main, Upper Main, Warehouse, South
Main, Cable Car, Bluff Street, and South Bluff Street Subareas: The planning and
design criteria to be used to guide the physical development and redevelopment of the
Town Clock, Old Main, Upper Main, Warehouse, South Main, Bluff Street, and South
Bluff Street Subareas are those standards and guidelines contained within the City of
Dubuque's Unified Development Code, Downtown Design Guidelines, and other
applicable local, state and federal codes and ordinances subject to the conditions
contained in this subsection.
b. Ice Harbor Subareas A, B, C and South Port: The planning and design criteria to
be used to guide the physical development and redevelopment of the Ice Harbor
Subareas A, B, C and South Port shall be the Port of Dubuque Master Plan Design
Standards attached hereto as Attachment C, which is on file at the Dubuque City Clerk's
Office as well as the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code.
c. North Kerper Boulevard, Quebecor, Kerper Boulevard, Washington
Neighborhood, Industrial Harbor, East 7th Street, Chaplain Schmitt, Harrison Street,
Holy Ghost, and Almond Street Subareas: The planning and design criteria to be used
to guide the physical development and redevelopment of the North Kerper Boulevard,
Kerper Boulevard, Quebecor, Washington Neighborhood, Industrial Harbor, East 7th
Street, Chaplain Schmitt, Harrison Street, Holy Ghost, and Almond Street Subareas are
those standards and guidelines contained within the City of Dubuque's Unified
Development Code, and other applicable local, state and federal codes and ordinances
subject to the conditions contained in this subsection.
d. Historic Preservation Commission Review: Additionally, the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
Structures shall be used to guide the exterior modifications of historic and architecturally
significant properties financed in whole or in part by the City of Dubuque and the
improvement, installation, construction or reconstruction of public improvements in the
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District. Said projects may be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission for
compliance with the above referenced standards.
e. Off -Premise Signage: No off -premise signage shall be allowed in the Ice Harbor
Subareas A and B.
f. Overhead Utility Lines: No new overhead utility lines shall be installed within the
District where underground placement is feasible.
G. LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
The City of Dubuque is prepared to acquire and dispose of property in support of the
development and redevelopment of the District within the parameters set forth below.
1. Land Acquisition: The City may acquire property for private development or
redevelopment by contractual agreement or by right of eminent domain. The City
reserves the right to acquire, by negotiation or eminent domain, property rights required
for the construction or reconstruction of streets and public utilities, or any other public
facility or improvement. During Fiscal 2015, the City plans to acquire and rehabilitate up
to 27 single-family home properties for rehabilitation and sale, described on the Land
Acquisition Map attached hereto.
2. Land Disposition: Publicly held land will be sold or leased for the development of
viable uses consistent with this Plan, and not for purposes of speculation.
Land will be disposed of in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 403 of
the Iowa Code Urban Renewal Law. Developers and redevelopers will be selected on
the basis of the quality of their proposals and their ability to carry out such proposals
while complying with the requirements of this Plan.
Developers and redevelopers will be required by contractual agreement to observe the
Land Use Requirements and Planning and Design Criteria of this Plan. The contract
and other disposition documents will set forth the provisions, standards and criteria for
achieving the objectives and requirements outlined in this Plan.
H. RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Relocation assistance in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 316 of the
Iowa Code, Highway Relocation Assistance Law, will be provided in the event that an
existing business or residence is displaced by publicly supported development or
redevelopment activities.
I. FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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To meet the OBJECTIVES of this Plan and to encourage the development and
redevelopment of the District and private investment therein, the City of Dubuque is
prepared to provide financial assistance to qualified industries, businesses and housing
developers through the making of loans or grants under Chapter 15A of the Iowa Code
and through the use of tax increment financing under Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code.
1. Chapter 15A Loan or Grant: The City of Dubuque has determined that the
making of loans or grants of public funds to qualified industries, businesses and housing
developers is necessary to aid in the planning, undertaking and completion of urban
renewal projects authorized under this Plan within the meaning of Section 384.24(3)(q)
of the Iowa Code. Accordingly, in furtherance of the objectives of this Plan, the City of
Dubuque may determine to issue bonds or loan agreements, in reliance upon the
authority of Section 384.24A, Section 384.24(3)(q), Section 403.12 (general obligation
bonds) or Section 403.9 (tax increment bonds), for the purpose of making loans or
grants of public funds to qualified entities located within the District. Alternatively, the
City may determine to use available funds for the making of such loans or grants. In
determining qualifications of recipients and whether to make any such individual loans
or grants, the City of Dubuque shall consider one or more of the factors set forth in
Section 15A.1 of the Iowa Code on a case-by-case basis.
2. Tax Increment Financing: The City of Dubuque is prepared to utilize tax
increment financing, authorized under Iowa Code Section 403.19 and current City
ordinance, as a means of financing eligible costs incurred to implement the Public
Purpose Activities identified in Section E of this Plan. Bonds or loan agreements may
be issued by the City under the authority of Section 403.9 of the Iowa Code (tax
increment bonds) or Section 384.24A, Section 384.24(3)(q) and Section 403.12
(general obligation bonds).
The City acknowledges that the use of tax increment revenues delays the ability of other
local taxing bodies to realize immediately the direct tax benefits of new development in
the District. The City believes, however, that the use of tax increment revenues to
finance the public improvements and to promote private investment in the District is
necessary in the public interest to achieve the OBJECTIVES of this Plan. Without the
use of this special financing tool, new investment may not otherwise occur or may occur
within another jurisdiction. If new development does not take place in Dubuque,
property values could stagnate and the City, County and School District may receive
less taxes during the duration of this Plan than they would have if this Plan were not
implemented.
Tax increment financing will provide a long-term payback in overall increased tax base
for the City, County and School District. The initial public investment required to
generate new private investment will ultimately increase the taxable value of the District
well beyond its existing base value.
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Tax increment reimbursement may be sought for any of the eligible costs incurred by
the City in connection with any of the Public Purpose Activities described in Section E of
this Plan, including but not limited to the following:
a. Planning and administration of the Plan;
b. Construction of any of the public improvements, amenities and facilities
described in Section E of this Plan or otherwise contemplated by the Plan within the
District, including pre -development planning, environmental assessment and
remediation, feasibility analysis and engineering costs;
c. Acquisition, installation, maintenance and replacement of public improvements
throughout the District including but not limited to street lights, benches, landscaping,
appropriate signage and rest rooms;
d. Acquisition of land and/or buildings and preparation of same for sale to private
developers, including any "write down" of the sale price of the land and/or building;
e. Preservation, conservation, development or redevelopment of buildings or
facilities within the District to be sold or leased to qualifying for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations, developers and businesses;
f. Loans or grants to qualified entities under Chapter 15A of the Iowa Code,
including debt service payments on any bonds issued to finance such loans or grants,
for purposes of expanding the business or activity, or other qualifying loan programs
established in support of the Plan; and
g. Providing the matching share for a variety of local, state and federal grants and
loans.
h. Any of the costs incurred in connection with any of the PUBLIC PURPOSE
ACTIVITIES described in Part E of this Plan.
3. Proposed Amount of Indebtedness: At this time, the extent of improvements and
new development within the District is only generally known. As such, the amount and
duration for use of the tax increment revenues for public improvements and/or private
development can only be estimated; however, the actual use and amount of tax
increment revenues to be used by the City for District activities will be determined at the
time specific development is proposed, and approved by the City Council.
It is anticipated that the maximum amount of indebtedness which will qualify for tax
increment revenue reimbursement during the duration of this Plan, including acquisition,
public improvements and private development assistance, will not exceed
$130,000,000.
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The City of Dubuque's current indebtedness is $114,024,618 (a list of the outstanding
obligations is found as Attachment D) and the applicable constitutional debt limit is
$193,113,721 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015, which is the fiscal year
immediately following the update of this Plan
J. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
All provisions necessary to conform with state and local laws have been complied with
by the City of Dubuque in the implementation of this Plan and its supporting documents.
K. DURATION OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
This Plan shall continue in effect until terminated by action of the City Council, but in no
event before the City of Dubuque has received full reimbursement from all incremental
taxes for its advances and principal and interest payable on all Tax Increment Financing
or general obligations issued to carry out the OBJECTIVES of the Plan. However, the
use of tax increment financing revenues by the City for the public purpose activities
carried out under this Plan shall be limited as deemed appropriate by the City Council
and consistent with all applicable provisions of law. The East 7th Street, Kerper, North
Kerper, and Quebecor Subareas are currently subject to a statutory limitation on the
collection of tax increment revenue from those Subareas.
The DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS established, or as
amended from time to time by the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance, shall remain in
effect in perpetuity.
L. SEVERABILITY
In the event one or more provisions contained in this Plan shall be held for any reason
to be invalid, illegal, unauthorized or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality, lack of authorization or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of
this Plan and this Plan shall be construed and implemented as if such provision had
never been contained herein.
M. AMENDMENT OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
This Plan may be amended from time to time to respond to development opportunities.
Any such amendment shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 403 of the Iowa
Code Urban Renewal Law. Any change effecting any property or contractual right can
be effectuated only in accordance with applicable state and local law.
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N. ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments are a part of this Plan and are on file at the Dubuque
City Clerk's Office:
A Subarea Map
B Land Use Maps
B-1 Existing Land Use Map
B-2 Proposed Land Use Map
C Port of Dubuque Master Plan Design Standards
D List of General Obligation Debt
E District Boundary Description by Subarea
F Land Acquisition Map
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Port of Dubuque Master Plan
Dubuque, Iowa
Prepared for
The City of Dubuque, Iowa
Prepared by
URS Corporation
Leland Consulting Group
ED G, Ltd.
March 2002
PARTICIPANTS
Dubuque City Council
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
John H. Markham, 1st Ward
Roy D. Buol, 2nd Ward
Joyce E. Connors, 3rd Ward
Patricia A. Cline, 4th Ward
Ann E. Michalski, At -Large
Daniel E. Nicholson, At -Large
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
City of Dubuque
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Economic Development Department: 563-589-4393
Planning Department: 563-589-4210
Administration: 563-589-4110
4th Street Peninsula Work Group
Bill Baum, Economic Development Director
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Sue Czeshinski, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
Jerry Enzler, Dubuque County Historical Society
David Hockenberry, Platinum Hospitality Group
Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
Mike Koch, Public Works Director
Pamela Myhre, Economic Development Planner
Jim Rix, Platinum Hospitality Group
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Consultant Team
URS Corporation
Planning and Urban Design
700 3rd Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-373-6421
Tim Blankenship, AIGA
Tim Dreese, ASLA
Dale Beckmann
Bob Kost, ASLA, Project Manager
Andrew Jones, ASLA
Bill Troe, AICP
Leland Consulting Group
Real Estate Analysis and
Market Strategies
694 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80209
303-458-5800
Bill Cunningham
Anne Ricker
Environmental Design Group, Ltd.
Architectural Planning
5000 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-224-4022
Bill Ludwig, AIA
Development Advisory Panel
Steve Aronow
Integrated Real Estate Services, LLC
901-755-8705
Torn Klein
New Communities
303-573-3898
Rick Tollakson, PE
Hubble Realty Company
515-243-3228
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. FINAL DESIGN SUMMARY 1
Project Area Map 3
Regulating Plan 4
Thoroughfare Plan 5
Parkway Section and Plan 6
Street Section 7
Street Section 8
Pedestrian Circulation Plan 9
Built Form Plan 10
Illustrative Plan 11
Aerial View Looking Southeast 12
View Looking East on 5th Street 13
View Looking North at Bell and 5th Streets 14
Phase I Plan 15
Phasing Plan 16
3rd Street Overpass Pedestrian Enhancements 17
Gateway Concepts 18
Screening and Monumentation 19
Monumentation Concepts 20
"Art Park" Open Space Concepts 21
III. DESIGN STANDARDS
Applicability
Design Review
Design Approval
Implementation
IV. BUILT FORM
Minimum First Floor Elevation
Building Context and Style
Ground Floor Uses
Building Setback/Build-to Line
Building Height
Ground Level Expression
Roof Lines
Screening of Rooftop and Mechanical Equipment
Building Width
Facade Transparency
Entries
Balconies and Terraces
Building Materials
Architectural Detailing
Parking Structures
Accessory Structures/Buildings
Franchise Architecture
Maintenance
22 V. PUBLIC REALM 29
22 Sidewalks and Walkways 29
22 Sidewalk Landscaping 29
22 Sidewalks on Parkway Streets 30
22 Sidewalks on Local Streets 30
Walkways 30
23 Accessibility and Curb Ramps 30
Streetscape Furnishings 31
23 Public Art 31
23 Bike Parking 32
23 Sidewalk Lighting 32
24 Parking Lot Lighting 32
24 Parking Lot Landscaping 33
24 Surface Parking 33
25 Off -Street Parking Requirements 33
25 Refuse 33
25 Fences and Screen Walls 34
26 Outdoor Storage 34
26 Outdoor Audio 34
26 Newspaper Boxes 34
27 Vending Machines 34
27 Signs 35
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Design Vocabulary
Parking Lot Landscape Concept
Bibliography
Pre -Development Temporary Fencing
Recommended Plant List
Streetscape Furnishings List
I. Introduction
The Master Plan for the Port of Dubuque represents the culmination
of a ten-month community planning and design effort to craft a
comprehensive, long term vision and redevelopment concept for the
4th Street Peninsula and the South Ice Harbor. The planning process
has been directed by the 4th Street Peninsula Work Group, a committee
comprised of project area stakeholders and City staff A variety of
ccmnuttee and public participation opportunities were employed in
the planning process including monthly stakeholder luncheons, design
workshops, site tours, regular committee meetings, City Council work
sessions and a public open house. The plans and development
standards have been continuously refined based on the input received
during the planning process.
A three part process has been utilized in the development of the
master plan and design standards:
Part One: Physical and Market Analysis
Part Two: Conceptual Design
Part Three: Final Design
Parts One and Two were described in two previous documents. This
document focuses on the final design efforts, including the master
site plan and the final design standards.
Aerial View of _Master Plan
II. Final Design Summary
The final master plan is based on a refinement of the previous "Central
Green" concept plan. Of the three concept plan alternatives, this plan
was found to be the most expedient and least costly to implement
because it closely followed the alignment of the existing major streets
as well as many of the current ownership patterns. The plan also
provides the most downtown -like pattern of interconnected streets
and blocks. This proposed arrangement provides a high degree of
flexibility and a wide variety of build -out options. Consequently, the
plan meets the six primary redevelopment objectives developed by
the work group:
• Capitalize on previous and upcoming investment
• Provide a complementary mixture of uses
• Build on activity of existing and previously planned uses
• Create a pedestrian and transit oriented environment
• Use downtown as a model for street and block patterning
• L e v elop the area as a new neighborhood of downtown
• Balance creative vision and market demand
The overall master plan is organized in a series of interrelated and
supportive plan elements:
• Regulating Plan
• Thoroughfare Plan
• Pedestrian Circulation Plan
• Built Form Plan
• Illustrative Plan
• Phasing Plan
• Phase I Plan
The Regulating Plan designates the types and distribution of new
uses. In general, the plan promotes a wide mixture of uses while
allowing for market flexibility. Three categories of mixed-use are
proposed for the project.
The Mixed Use -1 designation applies to areas of the project that
are best suited for business and employment oriented uses such as
office/showroom, institutional, office and commercial. These use
areas are most closely situated near the existing highway and railway
systems and the development blocks are upwards of 3 acres in size.
Mixed Use - 2 allows the widest range of uses from entertainment,
office and retail to multifamily residential. The designated uses are
supportive of the other use designations as well as the existing and
new attractions. The wide variety of use also provides a high degree
of market flexibility. Development parcels are in the 2-3 acre range.
The Mixed Use - 3 designation is applied to areas along 5th and Bell
Streets and is intended to promote a more commercial, main -street
environment. The design standards support this concept by requiring
that a minimum of 60% of the ground floor area of buildings facing
5th and Bell Streets be dedicated to business service, retail and
restaurant/lounge or cafe uses. Development parcel size is typically
two to three acres with the exception of the property owned by the
Diamond Jo Casino which is a little over five acres.
The Thoroughfare Plan designates three street types: parkways with
73 foot rights- of- way and parallel parking, local streets with 60 foot
right-of-way and parallel parking and local streets with 50 foot rights-
of-way without parking. These streets are depicted in the illustrative
cross sections.
The Pedestrian Circulation Plan illustrates two levels of circulation:
public sidewalks and trails and semi-public sidewalks. The plan connects
the two previously isolated subdistricts, South Port and North Port
by a new river and harborwalk open space system. Additional pedestrian
open space features include a new Ice Harbor marina, a central green
and a linear art park. The plan also provides for pedestrian circulation
improvements to the existing street connections between the Port of
Dubuque and the adjacent downtown. Most notably is the addition
of a new sidewalk to be constructed along the north side of the 3rd
Street overpass and an extension of the riverwalk across the top of
the Ice Harbor floodgates.
The Built Form Plan illustrates the desired pattern of building forms.
The primary goal is to bring buildings up to the sidewalk line or near
the waterfront and locate new parking areas to the rear and sides.
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The complete project build -out for both the south and north port
areas is depicted in the Illustrative Plan. On the North Port, the
commercial and office uses are organized along both sides of 5th
Street. Mixed office, commercial and residential uses are organized
along the new secondary, local streets. Perspective views also illustrate
the proposed character of new development shown in the plan. Several
areas are designated for sidewalk vendors to operate throughout the
year.
The plan illustrates conversion of some existing surface parking to
new development; however, current land values and a high water table
make it impractical to suggest placing the parking underground or in
large, multilevel ramps. Recognizing that surface parking will remain
a significant use in the project area, design standards were developed
to require that extensive landscape and streetscape treatments be
incorporated into both existing and new parking areas to make them
more park -like and visitor -friendly.
The South Port area suggests an expansion of the Ice Harbor to
accommodate a new marina -oriented development. Access between
the North and South Ports areas is improved via a new local street
connection along the west side of the Ice Harbor.
The suggested sequence of implementation is illustrated on the Phasing
Plan. The North Port neighborhood is planned to develop over the
next seven to ten years followed by the South Port neighborhood.
The total project build out for both the North and South Port areas
is anticipated to take approximately 18 to 20 years.
The primary focus of the first phase of redevelopment is illustrated
on the Phase I Plan. The plan shows several new mixed-use buildings
and an all -season transit station surrounding a new central green space.
The green space is strategically located across from the new Education
and Conference Center entry plaza allowing the City to use both these
open spaces for special events.
Conceptual designs were developed for a new 3rd Street overpass entry
feature, project identity signs, reusable predevelopment screening, a
public art park or sculpture garden and an extension of the Mississippi
Riverwalk along the South Port area.
The designs for the 3rd Street overpass entry feature build on several
of the entry monument and signage concepts as well as the industrial
and maritime history of the 4th Street peninsula and Ice Harbor area.
They also provide vertical circulation for pedestrians visiting the
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
The plan also calls for new decorative treatments to be added to the
3rd Street overpass structure including a 6 -foot wide walkway along
the northerly side. Other aesthetic improvements include replacing the
chain link protective barrier with ornamental guardrail and repainting
the steel under -structure and existing decorative lights in dark gray and
black to match the other proposed streetscape elements.
Several conceptual design alternatives have been developed for
monumentation and project signage. These are intended to illustrate
a range of vertically oriented ideas to capture attention from a range
of distances. The designs utilize local limestone, painted metal and a
variety of lighting effects.
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Port of Dubuque
DESIGN STANDARDS
Adopted March 4, 2002
III. DESIGN STANDARDS
The design standards for the Port of Dubuque have been developed
to ensure that new and existing facilities work together to create an
attractive, high quality, pedestrian -oriented urban neighborhood for
visitors, residents and workers. These standards are both prescriptive
and descriptive in nature. They prescribe specific minimum
requirements for elements such as parking lot landscaping and
signage as well as describing parameters for the design of new
buildings and the remodeling of existing buildings. A pictorial
"design vocabulary" is included to provide a set of "good" examples.
Many of these images are of facilities from the Dubuque metropolitan
area.
Failure to comply with these design standards and procedures
constitutes a violation of the Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District
Plan, adopted March 4, 2002.
Applicability
These design standards apply to the following:
• New and existing parking facilities
• New buildings and vessels
• New site development
• New public and private open space
• All sites, exclusive of their existing buildings or vessels, and
including parking, outdoor storage and perimeters
• Painting of 25% or more of existing building exterior
• Remodeling/renovation of existing building or vessel exterior
which requires a building permit (exclusive of roof repair)
• Interior remodeling/renovation of 50% or more of existing
building floor area
• Renovations of existing sites
• Expansions of existing facilities, buildings or vessels which require
a building permit
With respect to existing facilities, the intent is to tailor the application
of the standards proportionately to the degree of the change proposed.
The greater the degree of change, the greater the degree of compliance
that will be expected. Minor improvements may be made to existing
uses without costly upgrades or a complete makeover of the site.
Design Review
All property owners and/or developers shall meet with a representative
from the City Planning Services Department to discuss the
interpretation and application of these design standards to existing
sites and any prospective projects to which these design standards
apply.
Following this meeting, all compliance projects, improvements,
additions and new facilities including proposed parking strategy
shall be described in narrative text and illustrative engineering and
architectural drawings, including the following:
• Colored front and side building elevations (1/4" scale min.)
• Colored illustrative site landscape plan (1:30 scale min.)
• Dimensioned site plan (1:30 scale min.)
• Dimensioned site lighting plan (1:30 scale min.) indicating
proposed illumination patterns and light levels
• Dimensioned architectural plans, including building elevations,
cross sections, floor plans and details
• Exterior construction materials samples, including brick, stone,
glazing, windows and doors, signage materials, fencing, etc.
These application materials shall be submitted as a complete package
to the Planning Services Department. Incomplete applications will
not be processed. Applications will be reviewed by the 4th Street
Peninsula Work Group, who will provide a recommendation to the
City Manager.
Design Approval
Design approval, based on a review of the application materials
identified above, will be issued by the City Manager. A building
permit will not be issued by the Building Services Department until
such approval is given in writing.
The following new facilities have been subject to comprehensive
design review by the City and members of the 4th Street Peninsula
Work Group:
• National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
• Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
• Mississippi River National Education and Conference Center
These facilities form the core of the America's River project and are
considered "icon projects." In many respects, they have raised the
bar and set a level of design integrity and construction quality that
are the foundation of these design standards. As such, these facilities
are exempt from the Built Form section of these standards.
Implementation
Application of these design standards to new facilities shall be
effective as of March 4, 2002.
Application of these design standards to existing facilities shall be
effective as of March 4, 2002 and shall be implemented according
to the following 18 month schedule:
0-6 months Conduct property review meeting with the Planning
Services Department.
6-12 months Submit necessary plans and information describing
compliance plans and improvements to the Planning Services
Department.
12-18 months Complete necessary modifications and
improvements.
The City Manager may modify the schedule or application of these
standards. A property owner who is aggrieved by the City Manager's
decision may apply to the City Council for review thereof. The City
Council may then modify the schedule or the application of these
design standards.
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IV. BUILT FORM
Minimum First Floor Elevation
To ensure that development is built consistent with district -wide
storm water detention parameters, the minimum first floor elevation
of all new buildings and structures shall be set at an elevation of
at least 605.5 feet.
Building Context and Style
New buildings should relate to the traditional buildings common
in the downtown. This can be achieved by maintaining similar
setbacks, building scale and height, cornice lines, fenestration
patterns, architectural styles and details, building materials and
colors. The prevailing building vocabularies in downtown Dubuque
are traditional "main street" style commercial structures up to four
stories; five to ten -story office buildings with ground floor commercial
uses designed in a variety of classical revival styles; mid -rise,
warehouse style manufacturing facilities; and residential row houses
up to four stories, predominantly in French and Italian revival styles.
Although new buildings may be designed in a variety of styles, they
should draw upon the design features found in existing, exemplary
downtown structures. These features are illustrated in the Design
Vocabulary in the Appendix.
Ground Floor Uses
In order to promote street life and pedestrian activity, at least 60%
of the ground floor frontage facing Bell Street and 5th Street shall
be comprised of commercial, retail, entertainment, restaurant or
business service uses.
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Building Setback/ Build -to Line
New buildings shall meet the defined public sidewalk line except
for small setback areas (10-15 feet in depth) to create entry courtyards,
patios, or outdoor seating, dining and gathering areas.
New residential buildings shall be set back from the public sidewalk
line or right-of-way a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20
feet to provide semi -private transition space between the public
street and the front entry. This transition space shall be landscaped.
See Sidewalk Landscaping.
Setback along sidewalk line to provide entry court and outdoor seating area.
Building Height
Building heights shall vary based on their proximity to the water
front, with taller buildings located adjacent to the river and the
harbor to capitalize on views and maximize land values.
Waterfront
• New buildings adjacent to the Ice Harbor or Mississippi River
shall be a minimum of 3 stories (36 feet) and a maximum of 10
stories (112 feet) in height.
Non -waterfront
• In general, non -waterfront buildings shall be a minimum of 2
stories (22 feet) up to a maximum of 10 stories (112 feet) in
height.
• New freestanding restaurants and office -showroom buildings
may be of one-story construction and shall be no less than 22
feet in height to the top of the front and side cornice lines.
• Any new building located across Bell Street from the Education
and Conference Center shall not obscure the view of the dome
of the historic County Courthouse as viewed from inside the
central corridor of the Education and Conference Center.
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Ground Level Expression
In commercial, office and mixed use buildings, the ground floor
shall be distinguished from the floors above by the use of one or
more of the following elements: horizontal banding, an intermediate
cornice line, a change in building materials, an awning or an arcade.
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Roof Lines
Flat roofs are the most common and traditional roof form. New
buildings should use flat roofs, although gable, hip or traditional
mansard roofs are permitted.
On flat roofs, rooftop terraces, decks and gardens are encouraged,
to provide views to the river and cityscape and improve the view
from taller, adjacent structures. Arbors or other roof top structures
may be exempt from height restrictions if they meet the following
conditions:
• A maximum height of 12 feet above the roof deck
• A setback from all building facades fronting a public street of at
least 10 feet or equal to the structure's height, if greater
• Enclosed structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the
roof area
• Arbors or other vertical "open" structures shall cover a maximum
of 80 percent of the roof area
Rooftops developed as usable outdoor space.
Screening of Rooftop and Mechanical Equipment
All mechanical equipment shall be screened from street frontage
view with materials that are architecturally compatible with the
primary building facades. Screening provided by the roof structure
or by other architectural elements is preferred.
Rooftop equipment may also be screened by a smaller accent roof
or enclosure. If this structure is set back from the primary facade
a distance equal to its height, this structure may exceed the building
height limit.
Examples of rooftop equipment screening.
Building Width
Nonresidential buildings more than 30 feet in width shall be divided
into smaller increments through articulation of the facade. This
can be achieved through a variety of techniques such as the following:
• Divisions or variations in materials (although materials should
be drawn from a common palette)
• Window bays
• Separate entrances and entry treatments or porticos
• Variation in roof lines
• Awnings
• Variations in brick or stone work
• Colonnade or arcade
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Facade Transparency
Where commercial or office uses are located on the ground floor,
a minimum of 25 percent of the ground level facade fronting a
public street and a minimum of 20 percent of the ground level side
and rear facades shall consist of either windows or doors to allow
views into and out of the building's interior.
A minimum of 15 percent of the front, side and rear facades of all
upper floors of office uses shall be transparent via windows and/or
balcony doorways.
A minimum of 10 percent of the front facade of all upper floors of
commercial, retail, restaurant and entertainment uses shall be
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The main entrance of commercial, office, and mixed-use facilities
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Upper floor balconies and terraces are encouraged to provide
opportunities for outdoor activities, providing views and enlivening
the port area.
Balconies fronting public streets may project into the public right-
of-way/sidewalk zone a maximum of 5 feet. Balcony supports such
as columns or posts are not permitted in the public right- of- way.
Under no circumstances may balconies project into the travelway.
Well defined and accessible entryways benefit visitors and business owners. Terraces and balconies enhance public safety and enliven the stzretscape.
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Building Materials
Buildings shall be constructed of authentic, long-lasting materials
such as concrete, wood or steel and clad in brick, stone, stucco,
and/or architectural metal. Accent materials may include architectural
metal trim and panels, glass block, pre -cast concrete, split -face or
fractured concrete block, or similar decorative or unique materials.
EFIS or stucco shall comprise no more than 20 percent of any
building exterior and shall be located a minimum of 3 feet above
grade to prevent discoloration from rain, snow, etc.
Wood or synthetic wood lap siding may be used on residential
building types only, up to a maximum of 20 percent of the first
story and 50 percent of the upper stories.
The following building materials and building systems are prohibited:
• unadorned or painted standard concrete block
• pre -fab "tilt -up" concrete wall panels
• vinyl, aluminum or fiberglass panel and lap siding
• highly reflective or non -transparent glass
• standard, 3 -tab, 2701b. asphalt shingles
• manufactured metal pole -barn type facilities
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Architectural Detailing
Architectural detailing is encouraged to enliven building facades,
and to establish a human -scaled, pedestrian supportive environment.
Architectural design shall be sensitive to the massing and proportion
of adjacent structures and reflect or compliment the detailing of
surrounding buildings, such as lintels, cornice lines, balconies and
decorative brick or stone work.
Parking Structures
Parking decks and ramps shall be designed in compliance with
these design standards in order to appear compatible with and
similar to other nonresidential buildings:
• The ground floor facade abutting any public street or sidewalk
shall be designed and architecturally detailed to resemble a
commercial/office building.
• Where possible, the ground floor abutting a public street or
sidewalk should include commercial or office uses.
• The design of upper floors shall ensure that sloped floors do not
dominate the appearance of the facade.
• Windows or openings shall be provided that echo those of nearby
buildings and the Design Vocabulary.
Parking structure with commercial storefronts.
27.
Accessory Structures / Buildings
Use of an accessory structure or accessory building for new office,
commercial service and residential facilities is prohibited. These
facilities shall include a sufficient amount of storage space for the
suitable storage of such things as refuse, seasonal maintenance
equipment, special event equipment, housekeeping supplies, etc.
New freestanding restaurants, mixed use facilities which include
commercial food service or restaurants over 1,500 gross square feet
may locate their refuse containers in an accessory structure or
accessory building.
The design of the accessory structure shall be in character with the
principal building and constructed of the same quality permanent
materials as the principal building. The accessory structure shall
be located on the same lot and within close proximity to the principal
structure. Where such buildings exceed 200 square feet in area,
at least 1/3 of the building's exterior perimeter shall be landscaped
with ornamental trees and shrubs.
Existing accessory structures which do not meet these standards
shall either be removed, replaced with a suitable structure or
remodeled using the same quality materials as the principal building.
Remodeling may include but not be limited to such things as
construction of brick, stone, architectural metal or decorative CMU
walls, decorative metal gates and evergreen landscape screening.
Compatible accessory structure.
Franchise Architecture
Franchise architecture (building design that is trademarked or
identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in
nature) is prohibited. Franchises or national chains must follow
these guidelines and use the Design Vocabulary to create a unique
building that is supportive of the overall urban context being
established at the Port of Dubuque.
Typical franchise architecture - unacceptable.
Acceptable franchise design utilizing
contextual, community -specific architecture.
Maintenance
All facilities, including vessels, within the Port of Dubuque shall
exhibit an exceptional standard of care and quality of appearance.
To that end, all properties (buildings, parking lots, landscaping,
etc.) shall be maintained in excellent repair at all times including
but not limited to:
• Exterior materials
• Exterior paint
• Windows and doors
• Awnings and canopies
• Roofing systems
• Eaves and cornices
• Chimneys
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Exterior walkways
• Surface or structured parking facilities
• Exterior lighting
• Automatic landscape irrigation systems
• Trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns and mulch material
• Building and site signage
• Fences and screening or retaining walls
Facilities shall receive regular maintenance with replacement and
repairs budgeted and scheduled over the life of the facility.
Minor building and site repairs shall be made as soon as reasonably
possible (within maximum of 30 days) after the discovery of a
malfunction, failure or noticeable deterioration.
Major building and site repairs shall be made as soon as reasonably
possible after the discovery of a malfunction, failure or noticeable
deterioration.
Unhealthy or dead landscape plantings and lawn shall be removed
as soon as reasonably possible (within maximum of 7 days) and
replaced with suitable new plant materials at the earliest practical
time (within maximum of 9 months) based on the appropriate
season.
28.
V. PUBLIC REALM
Sidewalks and Walkways
Pedestrian accessibility and continuity shall be provided throughout
the area.
Continuous sidewalks a minimum of 5 feet wide shall be provided
along all public street frontages.
Clearly defined and lighted pedestrian walkways shall extend
between parking areas and all building entrances.
Sidewalk Landscaping
Street trees shall be planted within a landscaped parkway or in tree
pits within the sidewalk area according to City standards. Street
trees shall be spaced between 30 and 40 feet apart.
Street trees planted within the sidewalk area shall be planted using
the latest, most advanced horticultural techniques such as "CU
Structural Soil," drip irrigation, etc.
Where buildings front the sidewalk (such as commercial, office and
mixed use facilities) planter pots, planter boxes or hanging planter
baskets shall be included and integrated into the buildings' design
to provide seasonal color and enhance the pedestrian experience.
Where present, all front yard areas shall be landscaped with trees,
shrubs, ground cover, and turf grass.
29.
Sidewalks on Parkway Streets
Public sidewalks on parkway streets shall be a minimum of 8 feet
wide, and constructed of integrally colored concrete, scored in an
alternating band and panel arrangement and textured with both a
smooth and medium broom finish. Joints shall be troweled, not saw
cut.
As parkway streets, Bell Street and Fifth Street have an expanded
right-of-way width and serve as collector streets. This provides for
wider parkways to accommodate wider sidewalks, as well as
landscaping and streetscape furnishings.
(see cross sections of streets in Master Plan)
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Sidewalks on Local Streets
Public sidewalks on local streets shall be a minimum of 5 feet wide
and constructed of concrete. The surface shall consist of a stiff broom
finish center field surrounded by smooth steel -troweled edge bands.
Joints shall be troweled, not saw cut.
Walkways
Walkways in parking areas, around buildings or on private properties
shall be a minimum of 4 feet wide and constructed of either colored
concrete or brick pavers. Bituminous walkways are prohibited.
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Accessibility and Curb Ramps
All sidewalks and walkways shall meet the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) standards for accessibility.
Where curb ramps are provided, they shall comply with City standards
and shall direct pedestrian flow in a continuous manner. They shall
be constructed of integrally colored concrete, scored in a one- foot -
square grid pattern and textured in a stiff broom finish.
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Streetscape Furnishings
Public rights-of-way within the Port of Dubuque will be designed
to provide visitors (pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists) with a
safe, convenient, comfortable and attractive environment to circulate
through and inhabit. The public streetscape will serve as an outdoor
room where social discourse and exploration combine with vehicular
access and mobility. To that end, a family of attractive, durable,
benches, litter receptacles, bike racks, directory kiosks, and light
fixtures are proposed to be located along the streets, parking areas
and parks and plazas. See Appendix for product descriptions.
Outdoor Cafe Table and Chair
Parking Lot Lighting
Painted
Painted Metal Woven Seat Bench
Litter Receptacle 1
Painted Metal Bench
Public Art
The use of public art to enliven and enrich the public and semi-
public realm is encouraged. Consideration should be given during
the site planning and project review phases to incorporating works
of public art into the overall design of a particular development
project. Proposed public art works shall be subject to the same
review and approval procedures as for other projects described
herein in these standards. See Applicability.
Artist Carved Granite Bench
Wood Bench
Artist Cast Utility Cover
Litter Receptacle 2
31.
Bike Parking
Bike loops for parking at least 3 bicycles shall be provided within
20 feet of the main entry of commercial, mixed-use and public
buildings.
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Sidewalk Lighting
Public sidewalks and private walkways shall be illuminated with
pedestrian scale light fixtures (12 feet tall). Illumination shall be
provided by metal halide lamps arranged to produce a fairly even
distribution of light at levels of approximately one footcandle.
See Appendix for light fixture information.
Single globe street and walkway light.
Parking Lot Lighting
All surface parking lots shall provide a generally even illumination
pattern with an average illumination of three to five footcandles.
Illumination shall be accomplished with a combination of commercial
grade parking lot and pedestrian style fixtures. Pedestrian fixtures
shall be used for lighting internal parking lot walkways while parking
lot fixtures shall be employed to illuminate parking bays and drive
aisles.
The commercial grade parking lot fixtures shall be comprised of
circular "hat -box" or "hockey puck" style luminaires in either single
or double sets, attached to 25 foot tall, tapered metal poles by
horizontal arms. Fixtures shall utilize metal halide lamps. New
light poles located within parking bays shall be mounted on 2 foot
high, limestone patterned, integrally colored concrete bases.
Double luminaire `hatbox" parking lot
light on limestone patterned concrete base.
32.
Parking Lot Landscaping
A landscaped buffer strip at least 7 feet wide shall be provided
between all surface parking areas and the sidewalk or street. The
buffer strip shall consist of shade trees, low shrubs and/or perennial
flowers (3 feet in height max.), and a decorative metal fence no
more than 4 feet high supported between decorative masonry
columns. Landscaped earth berms are not permitted and shall not
substitute for the landscape screening described above. Use of bio-
filtration methods of landscape and drainage design are encouraged.*
A landscape buffer at least 7 feet wide shall be provided along the
rear and sides of all surface parking lots. This area shall be planted
with shade trees, coniferous trees, and a continuous 4 foot tall shrub
border or hedge of deciduous and/or evergreen shrubs.
Parking bays in excess of 11 spaces in length shall be divided by
intermediate landscaped islands at intervals of 11 spaces.
For single parking bays, landscaped islands shall provide at least
one parking space of landscape area (9 x 18 feet) and shall be
planted with one ornamental/dwarf tree, low shrubs, perennial
flowers and/or ground cover/ornamental grasses (3 feet in height
max.).
For double parking bays, both the end landscaped islands and the
intermediate landscaped islands shall provide a double parking
space of landscape area (9 x 36 feet) and shall be planted with one
shade tree or two ornamental/dwarf trees, low shrubs, perennial
flowers and/or ground cover/ornamental grasses (3 feet in height
max.).
All new parking lot landscaping
shall comply with City standards,
be mulched to a depth of 4 inches
with a high quality, finely
shredded hardwood mulch and
shall be watered by an
automatic, underground
irrigation system.
See Appendix.
33.
Decorative fence between public sidewalk and parking.
Surface Parking
Off-street parking lots shall be designed and constructed utilizing
civil engineering "best practices." At a minimum, surface lots shall
be paved with asphaltic concrete over a compacted aggregate base
with edges and planting islands defined by concrete curb and gutter
and parking spaces defined with painted striping. Parking on gravel,
dirt or unreinforced turf is prohibited.
Off-street parking shall be located to the rear and/or side of buildings.
Front -yard parking is permissible only along a maximum of 20
percent of the total site frontage.
When parking or parking access must be located in the front yard,
a landscaped buffer shall be provided. See Parking Lot Landscaping.
Examples of well landscaped parking areas.
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Off -Street Parking Requirements
The intent of this section is to provide flexibility in the determination
of the number of off-street parking spaces required to meet the
minimum needs of each proposed building or use while taking into
account the efficiencies inherent in the differing peak demand
requirements of these uses and the overall sharing of parking facilities
between uses. Furthermore, it shall be understood that there are
existing shared parking agreements in place which may require
amending in order to accommodate and facilitate the addition of
new buildings and uses.
The number of off-street parking spaces required for each building
or use shall be determined through the design review process for
each individual project.
Refuse
Outdoor placement of freestanding dumpsters or refuse containers
is prohibited. Refuse shall be securely stored and enclosed as part
of the principal structure, and contained and disposed of in
accordance with applicable state, county and city health, safety and
environmental codes. Use of sealed compactors is encouraged.
Where food service/restaurant kitchen refuse storage is not
accommodated as part of the principal building, refuse storage is
permissible in an accessory storage enclosure. See Accessory
Structures/Buildings.
DECORATIVE METAL FENCE
SUPPORTED BY MASONRY
COLUMNS
7 WIDE (MIN.)BUFFER STRIP
INTERMEDIATE
LANDSCAPED ISLAND
18'X9' (162 FT2 MIN. TYP.)
DOUBLE BAY
LANDSCAPED ISLAND
36'X9' (324 FT2 MIN. TYP.)
Fences and Screen Walls
All fencing and screen walls shall be designed to incorporate
intermediate structural components in order to avoid a "front" and
"back" side. Fencing and screen walls shall be attractive from all
views.
Residential Uses
Fencing placed in front yard areas between the sidewalk and the
building shall be up to 42 inches in height. The following materials
are acceptable in front yard locations:
• Painted architectural metals, including heavy gauge metal mesh
in a square or rectangular configuration, with a painted metal
frame.
• Fencing may be mounted on decorative masonry wall of brick,
stone, or architectural precast concrete units. Total height of
wall and fence shall not exceed 42 inches. Masonry walls shall
be of durable, permanent construction. Dry -laid or stacked
construction is not permissible.
Unacceptable materials for front yard residential uses include:
• Wood fencing of any kind.
• Chain link fencing.
• Fiberglass or plastic pickets or panels.
Rear or side yard areas may have privacy fencing up to 6 feet in
height.
Acceptable materials for rear and side yard residential uses include:
• Solid wood board panels of rot -proof lumber such as cedar, teak,
or treated pine. Decorative wood lattice may occupy the top
portion of the fence up to a maximum of 18 inches.
• Painted wood or plastic picket fencing.
• Any of the acceptable front yard fence and/or wall materials.
Unacceptable materials for rear and side yard residential uses include:
• Chain link fencing.
• Fiberglass or plastic panels.
• Plywood or chip board panels.
• Corrugated or sheet metal panels.
Office and Commercial Uses
Decorative fencing for office and commercial uses in areas facing
the primary street, such as entry courtyards or outdoor seating
areas, may be located between the building and the sidewalk.
Fencing in these areas shall be limited to the following:
• Painted architectural metals, including heavy gauge metal mesh
in a square or rectangular configuration, with a painted steel
frame.
• Fencing may be mounted on decorative masonry wall of brick,
stone, or architectural precast concrete units. Total height of
wall and fence shall not exceed 42 inches. Masonry walls shall
be of durable, permanent construction. Dry -laid or stacked
construction is not permissible.
Unacceptable materials for front areas of office and commercial uses
include:
• Wood fencing of any kind.
• Chain link fencing.
• Fiberglass or plastic pickets or panels.
• Corrugated or sheet metal panels.
Commercial or office fencing examples.
Residential fencing examples.
Pre -Development Temporary Fencing
Existing uses that require screening for outdoor storage and
mechanical equipment shall be a minimum of 8 feet in height, with
a maximum height of 10 feet. Acceptable materials include:
• Solid wood panels - painted or stained and sealed.
• Fabric (See Appendix for product listing) .
Unacceptable materials for temporary screening include:
• Chain link fence.
• Fiberglass or plastic panels.
• Corrugated or sheet metal panels.
See Parking Lot Landscaping for fencing in parking lot areas.
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage of any kind including vehicles, raw materials, etc.
is prohibited. Seasonal equipment, supplies, etc. shall be either
stored within each facility or within a permanent accessory structure.
See Accessory Structures/Buildings.
Outdoor Audio
Music, public address announcements and other forms of outdoor
audio are discouraged. Sound shall be contained within the site
boundaries. Outdoor music or other forms of outdoor audio
associated with special events shall be controlled by the City's
regulations for special events.
Newspaper Boxes
Newspaper dispensing units shall be clustered in small groups
(2 or 3) and be ground -mounted, not chained or strapped to other
streetscape elements.
Vending Machines
Outdoor placement of vending machines including but not limited
to beverages and snacks is prohibited. Vending machines shall be
located indoors.
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34.
Signs
Building and vessel signs shall be architecturally compatible with
the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building
or vessel. Signs shall be an integral part of the building and site
design.
A comprehensive sign program shall be developed for buildings
or vessels which house more than one business. Signs shall be
compatible with one another. No more than two types of signs
shall be used on a single building facade or vessel (i.e. wall signs,
projecting signs, awning signs).
Sign Location: Wall signs on commercial or mixed-use storefront -
type buildings shall be placed within a "sign band" immediately
above the storefront display windows or entryway. Wall signs on
other building types shall be placed where they do not obscure
architectural features.
Sign Materials: Sign materials shall be consistent or compatible
with the construction materials and architectural style of the building
facade on which they are to be displayed. Neon signs are permissible
for display windows.
Sign Illumination: Both internal and external illumination of signs,
except for awnings, is permissible.
The following sign types are prohibited:
• Pole or pylon signs
• Billboards
• Internally illuminated awnings
• Flashing and rotating signs
• Portable signs
• Search lights
• Audible or musical signs
• Roof signs
The following sign types are permissible:
• Non -illuminated awning signs
• Canopy or marquee signs
• Wall signs
• Projecting signs
• Window signs
• Freestanding ground/monument signs
• Freestanding non -flashing, electronic information or
message signs*
*Limited to public and institutional uses such as a conference center
or museum if incorporated into an overall facility identity sign.
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Well -coordinated wall and awning signs.
Projecting Signs:
Maximum dimensions for projecting signs: 9 square feet, with a
clearance of at least 8 feet from ground level, projecting no more
than 3 feet from the side of the building. Maximum: 1 per business.
Window Signs:
Window signs shall cover no more than 10 percent of the
window area.
Directional Signs:
Directional signs shall be limited to 6 SF per sign and allowed as
needed subject to the overall review and approval of a
comprehensive sign program.
35.
Freestanding Ground/Monument Signs:
Freestanding ground/monument signs shall be limited to use by
commercial and institutional establishments such as hotels,
restaurants, gas stations, museums, etc. Sign design materials,
colors and detailing shall be similar to those of the principal building.
Maximum dimensions for ground/monument signs:
Maximum height: 20 feet
Maximum structure area any one side: 135 SF
Maximum structure total area all sides: 460 SF
Maximum sign area any one side: 75 SF
Maximum total (aggregate) sign area per premises: 250 SF
Maximum number: 1 sign per premises
Electronic Message Signs:
Maximum number: 1 sign per facility
Maximum sign size: 75 SF
Wall Signs:
Commercial/retail wall signs:
Maximum sign area per use or occupant: 50 SF
Maximum number: 1 sign per business
Maximum aggregate sign area per premises or building: 100 SF
Wall signs shall be limited to no more than 3 colors
Restaurant, nightclub or entertainment facility wall signs:
Maximum sign area per use: 100 SF
Maximum number: No limit, up to aggregate area per premises
Maximum aggregate sign area per premises or building: 400 SF
Hotel, gaming and institutional or public building wall signs:
Maximum sign area per use: 250 SF
Maximum number: No limit, up to aggregate area per premises
Maximum aggregate sign area per premises or building: 500 SF
Cinema and theater signs:
Marquee sign: maximum 3 sides, maximum 300 SF of changeable
information area plus 150 SF identity signs for a maximum
aggregate area of 450 SF
Maximum size of wall sign: 32 SF
Maximum aggregate sign area for all wall signs per premises
(not including marquee) : 64 SF
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Vessel Signs:
Maximum sign area: 10% of vessel area or 500 aggregate SE
whichever is less.
Maximum number: No limit, up to aggregate area per vessel.
Vessel area shall be calculated as length times height of vessel.
Height of vessel shall be defined as the mean waterline to the top
of the upper deck not including the pilot house.
Note: Required US Coast Guard vessel names are excluded from
these requirements.
36.
GLOSSARY
Accessory Building:
A subordinate building, located on the same lot as the main
building, or a portion of the main building, the use of which is
clearly incidental to and customarily found in connection with
the main building or principal use of the land.
Arbor:
A rooftop or garden structure which provides shade.
Arcade:
A roofed passageway, usually with shops on one or both sides.
Building Frontage:
The front facade of a building, typically abutting the sidewalk.
Cornice:
Any projecting ornamental moulding along the top of a building
or wall.
Eaves:
The underpart of a sloping roof overhanging a wall.
EFIS (Exterior Finish Insulation System):
A coating of cementitious, stucco -like material over rigid insulation.
Entertainment Facility:
A business engaged in the provision of legal activities or
performances for the enjoyment of the public.
Franchise Architecture:
Building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular
chain or corporation and is generic in nature.
Infill Building:
A new building sited within an established neighborhood, often
between two existing buildings.
New Building:
In addition to actual new buildings, the term "new building"
shall include any expansion of an existing building that equals
or exceeds 50 percent of the original building's floor area and
shall also include buildings which are the subject of substantial
material and comprehensive renovation.
Parapet:
A low, decorative wall or railing along the edge of a roof.
Gable Roof:
A pitched roof with a central ridge line and vertical wall ends.
Gambrel Roof:
A roof with a double pitch terminating in a small gable at the
ridge.
Hip Roof:
A pitched roof with sloped instead of vertical ends.
Mansard Roof:
A pitched roof having a double slope, the lower pitch being
longer and steeper than the upper.
Office/Showroom:
A product display or showroom facility with two primary uses:
office and showroom/display space. Storage, light assembly or
shipping and receiving may occupy no more than 20% and office
use may occupy no more than 75% of the facility's gross floor
area.
Primary Facade:
The facade fronting a public street. In the case of comer buildings,
the primary facade fronts the highest classification of street.
Renovation:
1) Any exterior remodeling and/or site alteration of 25% or more
of any existing vessel, commercial, office, multifamily or
institutional building or structure; or 2) any exterior remodeling
that clearly alters the appearance of such a building or structure,
including change in exterior paint color or material; or 3) any
interior remodeling of 50% or more of existing building floor
area.
Service Commercial:
Commercial uses that are primarily oriented to service rather
than retail sales, such as barbers, photocopying, photo
development, dry cleaners, shoe repair, etc.
Sidewalk Line:
The outer edge of the sidewalk, where the front facade of a
storefront building is typically located.
Storefront Building:
A commercial building located at the sidewalk line, with display
windows and principal entry on the ground floor facing the
sidewalk. Storefront buildings typically include traditional
elements such as a sign band above the storefront, a transom, a
recessed entry and a kickplate as a base to the storefront.
Streetscape:
The public right-of-way, from building face to building face,
occupied by the street, parkway, sidewalk and pedestrian amenities
such as lighting, benches, bike racks, etc.
37.
Port of Dubuque
APPENDIX
Adopted March 4, 2002
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URBAN TOLERANT SHADE
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COLORED CONCRETE EDGE,
3' WIDTH
DIRECTION OF
SURFACE DRAINAGE
MIN. 2' WELL DRAINED,
COURSE PLANTING SOIL
12" SAND BED*
FILTER FABRIC
8" PEA GRAVEL LAYER*
CORRUGATED
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* All dimensions are approximate, final design shall be based on design
storm event and existing subsurface soil characteristics
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF VEGETATIVE SWALE FOR PARKING AREAS
BUTTERFLY WEED
LIATRUS
MARSHALL SEEDLESS ASH
INDIAN GRASS
BLACKEYED SUSAN
SWALE CONSTRUCTION
VEGETATIVE SWALE
VEGETATIVE SWALE
Bibliography
Barr Engineering Company 2001. Minnesota Urban Small Sites
BMP Manual; Stormwater best management practices for cold
climates. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Available
from the Metropolitan Council at 651-602-1000 or
www metmcounciLorg.
Claytor, Richard A. and Thomas R. Schueler. 1996. Design of
Stonnwater Filtering Systems. Chesapeake Research Consortium.
Available from The Center for Watershed Protection at 410-461-
8323
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 2000. Protecting Water
Quality in Urban Areas; Best management practices for dealing
with storm water runoff from urban, suburban and developing
areas in Minnesota. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Available from the MPCA contact Mary Osborn at
651-296-7523
Pre -Development Temporary Fencing
The following products are pre --approved by the City for use at
the Port of Dubuque; however, it shall be understood that the
items listed are all subject to an "or equal" review process. Product
substitutions of equal design, quality, and performance are
permissable per the review and approval of the City.
Mesh Banner: Staftex #5071-291 (PVC mesh).
Width: 124" and 197.;"
PVC coated net fabric.
Weight: approximately 9.14 oz/sq. yard.
Tensile strength: 472/360 lb. tear -resistance warp/weft: 67/90 lb.
Elongation at break: 14%120%.
Adhesion: HF -weldable.
Cold resistance: -30' c.
Air permeability: at least 1,500 1 /m/sec.
Flame retardant: B1 Flame Retardant.
Application: net.
Visual impact Signs, Inc 8732 West 35 V Service Drive NE, Blaine,
NIN. Phone: 877-783-9411.
Recommended Plant List
'frees
Autumn Blaze Maple
River Birch
Hackberry
Marshall Seedless Ash
Shrubs
Black Chokeherry*
Nana Dogwood*
Smooth Wild Rose
Meadowsweet
Western Snowheny
Grasses
Bebb's Sedge
Fox Sedge
Soft Rush
Torrey Rush
Little Bluestein
Prairie Dropseed
Flowers
Yarrow
Marsh Milkweed
Alert Red Aster
New England Aster
Joe Pye Weed
Meadow Blazing Sti
Great Blue L,ohelia
Bee Balm
Obedient Plant
Black Eyed Susan
Spiderwort
Culver's Root*
Golden Alexanders
Acer x freenramii `Jeffers Red'
Betula nigra
Celtis occidentalis
Fraxiiius pemisylvanica `Mar
Seedless'
Aronia melanocarpa
Cornus sericea `lsanti'
Rosa Wanda
Spiraea alba
Symphoricarpos occidentalis
Carex hebbii
Carex vulpirroidea
Juncos eflnsus
Juncus torreyi
Schizachyrium scoparium
Sporobolus heterolepis
Achillea `Moonshine'
Asclepias incarnata
Aster novi-belgii `Alert'
Aster novae-angliae
Eupatorium maculatum
Liatris ligulistylis
Lobelia siphiiitica
Monarda didyma `Marshalls
Delight'
Physostegia virginiana
Rudbeckia fulgida `Goldsturm
Tradescarrtia oluerrsis
Veronicastrum virginicum
Zizia aurea
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* Plants that should be reserved for buffer and screening areas
because they grow over 3 feet in height and may inhibit surveillance.
Streetscape Furnishings List
The following products are preapproved by the City for use at the
Port of Dubuque; however, it shall be understood that the items
listed are all subject to an "or equal" review process. Product
substitutions of equal design, quality and performance are
permissable per the review and approval of the City.
Cafe Table: "Steelhead" 36" table top with "Catena" surface mount
base, Grotto powdercoat, Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, MI.
Phone: 800-521-2546
Cafe Chair: "Verona" without armrests, Grotto powdercoat,
Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, MI. Phone: 800-521-2546
Painted Metal Woven Seat Bench: "Scarborough Backed Bench"
72" long, Grotto powdercoat, Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, Ml.
Phone: 800-521-2546
Litter Receptacle 1: "Scarborough" receptacle, side opening,
Grotto powdercoat, Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, MI.
Phone: 800-521-2546
Artist carved granite bench example: Stanton Sears for the City
of Minneapolis, Nicollete Mall Renovation
Artist cast iron utility cover example: Kate Burke for the City
of Minneapolis, Nicollete Mall Renovation
Parking Lot Light Fixture: "Form Ten" round, arm mounted
luminaire by Gardco, CA 22" Style with minimum 250 watt Metal
Halide lamp, single or double head on a tapered steel 25' pole,
powdercoat RAL 9017 (black) smooth gloss finish.
Painted Metal Bench: "Hyde Park" model# 11P3005 -BS -75, metal
rod seat, Grotto powdercoat, Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, MI.
Phone: 800-521-2546
Wood Bench:"Giverney" bench 6' model #U5547 by Smith and
Hawken, Novato, CA. Phone:800-423-0117
Litter Receptacle 2: "Presidio, top -opening" Grotto powdercoat,
Landscape forms, Kalamazoo, MI. Phone: 800-521-2546
Street and Walkway Light: "Lumec" single acorn globe
minimum 100 watt Metal Halide lamp on traditional 12 foot
tapered steel -role, Powdercoat RAL 9017 (black) smooth gloss
finish, mode # L52 LMS 13004A
City of Dubuque
Summary of Bonded Indebtedness
ATTACHMENT D
Description
Date Net Year of Amount Principal Principal Interest Principal
of Interest Final of Outstanding Due Due Outstanding
Bond Series Issue Rate Payment Issue 6/30/14 FY 2015 FY 2015 6/30/15
General Obligation Bonds
(Essential Corporate Purpose)
Water Main and Water Tower- Refunded Series 2012G 12-01-02 3.8187% 2017 3,105,000 575,000 190,000 6,712 385,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2003A 09-15-03 4.2750% 2023 2,110,000 1,130,000 105,000 49,965 1,025,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2005A 04-18-05 4.2421% 2024 1,750,000 1,080,000 90,000 46,902 990,000
DICW Expansion -Taxable Series 20121 11-04-12 1.2193% 2016 2,995,000 675,000 350,000 6,750 325,000
DICW Expansion -Non Taxable Series 2005B 04-18-05 4.1240% 2021 4,270,000 3,195,000 145,000 131,718 3,050,000
Refinanced Portions 5th/3rd St/IA Ramps Series 20121 11-04-12 1.2193% 2021 3,360,000 4,202,635 699,635 51,684 3,503,000
Refinanced Portions of T -Hangars Series 20121 11-04-12 1.2193% 2020 165,000 317,365 50,365 4,008 267,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2006A 05-02-06 4.0665% 2025 2,900,000 1,970,000 140,000 80,275 1,830,000
Sewer System Improvements & Ext. Series 2007C 12-01-07 3.6596% 2017 1,055,000 390,000 125,000 14,108 265,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2008A 11-04-08 4.5702% 2028 3,885,000 3,040,000 165,000 135,502 2,875,000
Kephart's Building Series 2008B 11-04-08 4.2334% 2024 377,055 254,030 23,940 10,474 230,090
Library Renovation Series 2008B 11-04-08 4.2334% 2024 2,457,945 1,655,970 156,060 68,276 1,499,910
DICW Expansion -Non Taxable Series 2008B 11-04-08 4.2334% 2023 455,000 305,000 30,000 12,575 275,000
DICW Expansion -Taxable Series 2008C 11-04-08 5.5369% 2018 2,465,000 1,560,000 355,000 84,912 1,205,000
Airport Improvements Series 2009A 11-05-09 3.2913% 2029 230,000 190,000 10,000 9,280 180,000
Fire Truck Replacement Series 2009A 11-05-09 3.2913% 2029 1,410,000 1,175,000 60,000 57,280 1,115,000
Fiber Optic Paving Series 2009A 11-05-09 3.2913% 2029 100,000 80,000 5,000 3,870 75,000
Streetlight Replacement Series 2009A 11-05-09 3.2913% 2018 40,000 20,000 5,000 790 15,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2009A 11-05-09 3.2913% 2029 1,155,000 965,000 50,000 47,040 915,000
Central Ave Parking Ramp Series 2009B 11-05-09 3.2325% 2029 9,310,000 7,770,000 405,000 374,694 7,365,000
DICW - North Siegert Improvements Series 2009B 11-05-09 3.2325% 2029 1,865,000 1,560,000 80,000 75,182 1,480,000
America's River Refunding Series 2009C 11-05-09 2.7913% 2021 8,885,000 5,500,000 705,000 216,475 4,795,000
Main Street - Refunding Series 2010A 08-02-10 2.4203% 2021 705,000 475,000 65,000 12,232 410,000
Airport Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 176,361 154,813 7,495 5,010 147,318
Smart Meters for City Buildings Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 62,835 55,158 2,670 1,785 52,488
Park Water System Study Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 83,518 73,315 3,549 2,373 69,766
Refuse Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 69,946 61,399 2,972 1,987 58,427
Stormwater Improvements Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 1,667,481 1,463,752 70,862 47,370 1,392,890
Public Works Equipment Replacement Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 542,488 476,208 23,054 15,411 453,154
Street Improvements Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 270,822 237,732 11,509 7,694 226,223
Sanitary Improvements Series 2010A 08-02-10 3.2838% 2030 891,550 782,622 37,888 25,327 744,734
Downtown Housing RFP/40 Main Series 2010B 08-02-10 4.6650% 2030 2,675,000 2,400,000 95,000 106,165 2,305,000
Millwork District Parking Series 20100 08-02-10 3.3265% 2030 2,825,000 2,480,000 120,000 78,400 2,360,000
Southwest Arterial Series 2011A 08-01-11 3.3045% 2031 1,029,285 943,917 43,090 31,347 900,827
Refuse Series 2011A 08-01-11 3.3045% 2031 36,615 33,578 1,533 1,115 32,045
Sanitary Sewer Improvements Series 2011A 08-01-11 3.3045% 2031 1,374,068 1,260,105 57,524 41,848 1,202,581
Stormwater Improvements Series 2011A 08-01-11 3.3045% 2031 2,287,260 2,097,559 95,754 69,658 2,001,805
Iowa Street Ramp Improvements Series 2011A 08-01-11 3.3045% 2031 60,720 55,684 2,542 1,850 53,142
Water System Improvements Series 2011A 08-01-11 3.3045% 2031 1,542,052 1,414,156 64,557 46,964 1,349,599
18th Street Building Improvements Series 2011B 08-01-11 3.5863% 2026 620,041 542,049 38,996 18,256 503,053
DICW Expansion - South Siegert Farm Series 20118 08-01-11 3.5863% 2026 378,965 331,297 23,834 11,158 307,463
Description
Date Net Year of Amount Principal Principal Interest Principal
of Interest Final of Outstanding Due Due Outstanding
Bond Series Issue Rate Payment Issue 6/30/14 FY 2015 FY 2015 6/30/15
General Obligation Bonds
(Essential Corporate Purpose)
Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp Series 2011B 08-01-11 3.5863% 2026 590,994 516,656 37,169 17,400 479,487
Intermodal Series 2012A 02-06-12 2.5444% 2031 4,380,000 4,175,000 205,000 99,012 3,970,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2012B 02-06-12 2.7031% 2031 1,935,000 1,775,000 90,000 48,570 1,685,000
7th Street/2-Way Conversion Series 2012B 02-06-12 2.7031% 2031 5,560,000 5,300,000 260,000 130,694 5,040,000
Washington Neighborhood Business Incentives Series 20120 06-04-12 3.1972% 2032 755,000 755,000 35,000 22,205 720,000
Airport Improvements Series 20120 06-04-12 3.1972% 2032 90,000 80,000 10,000 1,685 70,000
Airport Improvements Series 20120 06-04-12 3.1972% 2032 2,145,000 2,055,000 95,000 60,478 1,960,000
DICW Expansion - South Siegert Farm - Taxable Series 20120 06-04-12 3.1972% 2032 3,975,000 3,805,000 170,000 112,060 3,635,000
DICW Expansion - South Siegert Farm- Non-taxable Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2032 425,000 410,000 15,000 12,462 395,000
Airport Utility Extension - Tech South - Const Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2018 945,000 765,000 185,000 21,100 580,000
Fire Pumper Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2027 269,800 252,050 17,750 7,384 234,300
Fire Station #4 Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2022 65,000 60,000 5,000 1,750 55,000
E911 Tower Relocation Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2027 235,800 221,400 14,400 6,498 207,000
Park Improvements - 15 Year Bonds Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2027 65,500 61,500 4,000 1,805 57,500
Civic Center Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2027 550,200 516,600 33,600 15,162 483,000
Conference Center Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2022 60,200 55,900 4,300 1,634 51,600
Recreation Improvements - 10 year bonds Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2022 9,800 9,100 700 266 8,400
Library Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2022 65,500 61,500 4,000 1,805 57,500
City Hall Brickwork Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2027 393,000 369,000 24,000 10,830 345,000
FEMA Land Buyout Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2027 110,200 102,950 7,250 3,016 95,700
Locust Ramp Security Cameras Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2033 175,000 170,000 5,000 5,163 165,000
Sanitary Sewer Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2033 1,560,000 1,495,000 65,000 45,144 1,430,000
Stormwater Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2033 405,000 390,000 15,000 11,850 375,000
Water System Improvements Series 2012D 06-04-12 2.7903% 2033 1,840,000 1,765,000 75,000 53,550 1,690,000
DICW Expansion - Consultant Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2032 151,447 151,447 6,724 3,586 144,723
Airport Utility Extension - Tech South -Design Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2018 50,562 50,562 13,650 1,029 36,912
Granger Creek Trail - Tech South Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2018 194,854 194,854 51,350 3,871 143,504
GDTIF ADA Restroom Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2032 222,043 222,043 9,710 5,179 212,333
GDTIF Sidewalks to McAleece Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2032 105,178 105,178 4,414 2,354 100,764
GDTIF MCFC Second Floor Renovation Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2032 1,413,351 1,413,351 62,676 33,429 1,350,675
GDTIF Rail Platform Series 2012H 11-04-12 2.5337% 2032 247,563 247,563 11,476 6,121 236,087
GDTIF MCIC Improvements Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 256,887 256,887 30,000 3,940 226,887
GDTIF Wash Neighborhood Business Grants Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 302,220 302,220 34,800 4,570 267,420
GDTIF Business ADA Assistance Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 25,150 25,150 2,400 315 22,750
GDTIF DT Housing Incentives Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 173,776 173,776 20,400 2,679 153,376
GDTIF Financial Consultant Grant Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 100,705 100,705 12,000 1,576 88,705
GDTIF DT Facade Grant Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 151,110 151,110 18,000 2,364 133,110
GDTIF Hist District Improvements Grant Series 2012F 11-04-12 1.7008% 2032 25,150 25,150 2,400 315 22,750
Police Software Replacement Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2022 356,720 325,220 34,650 6,536 290,570
Park Improvements - 10 Year bonds Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2022 211,120 192,620 20,350 3,839 172,270
Park Improvements - 10 Year bonds Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2022 171,808 158,008 13,800 3,151 144,208
Recreation Improvements - 10 year bonds Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2027 14,924 13,724 1,200 274 12,524
Library Improvements Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2027 173,992 163,992 10,000 3,594 153,992
Southwest Arterial Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2032 1,282,372 1,225,625 56,747 29,795 1,168,878
Sanitary Forecmain Repair Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2032 652,652 623,744 28,908 15,178 594,836
7th Street Stormwater Improvments Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2032 133,952 128,025 5,927 3,112 122,098
Water System Improvements Series 2012E 11-04-12 2.4872% 2032 642,460 614,042 28,418 14,921 585,624
Dubuque Initiatives Loan Guaranty (Ends 2017) Future 3.5000% 2017 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
FY14 Planned Projects Future 3.5000% 2034 5,610,565 5,330,037 280,528 116,228 5,049,509
Sales Tax Reveue FMP - GO Series 2014A 05-19-14 TBD 2029 7,810,000 7,810,000 - - 7,810,000
Sales Tax Reveue FMP - Non -Appropriation Series 2015A Future TBD 2029 16,500,000 - - - 108,530
FY15 Planned Projects Future 3.5000% 2035 21,432,697 - 909,771 764,208 20,522,926
Total General Obligation Bonds 166,663,259 108,161,853 7,760,297 3,738,108 121,943,148
Description
Date Net Year of Amount Principal Principal Interest Principal
of Interest Final of Outstanding Due Due Outstanding
Bond Series Issue Rate Payment Issue 6/30/14 FY 2015 FY 2015 6/30/15
Tax Increment
Vessel Systems (DICW) Series 2003 12-30-03 8.0% 2015 140,000 19,433 19,433 1,174
Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp Series 2007B 10-16-07 7.5000% 2037 23,025,000 21,750,000 380,000 1,631,250 21,370,000
Adams Company G.O TIF (DICW) Series 2004 02-13-04 4.07% 2015 500,000 45,456 45,456 3,700
Total Tax Increment Bonds 23,665,000 21,814,889 444,889 1,636,124 21,370,000
Lower Main Development, LLC TIF Note Series 2004 06-30-04 8.00% 2016 182,000 48,302 23,293 3,407 25,009
Theisen Supply, Inc. TIF Note (DICW) Series 2006 11-22-06 8.25% 2018 812,000 401,194 88,694 31,306 312,500
40 Main (GDTIF) Series 2009 08-06-09 2020 690,529 528,079 61,592 33,816 466,487
Total Tax Increment Notes 2,021,529
977,575 173,579
68,529 803,996
Total Tax Increment 25,686,529
22,792,464 618,468 1,704,653 22,173,996
TIF bond issue for the Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp backed by Greater Downtown TIF & a minimum assessment agreement
Economic Development 71F Rebate Agreements
McGraw Hill (DICW) 01-01-01 Rebate 2014 3,290,010 - - - -
Giese (DICW) 01-01-01 Rebate 2014 591,910 - - - -
Walter Develop (DICW) 01-01-02 Rebate 2014 1,013,240 - -
P&L Ventures (DICW) 01-01-06 Rebate 2018 143,050 87,448 19,912 - 67,536
Dubuque Screw (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 231,180 192,330 34,364 - 157,966
Tri -States (DICW) 01-01-04 Rebate 2017 374,690 157,599 50,537 - 107,062
Arts Way (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 543,650 254,925 53,301 - 201,624
Spiegel Spec (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 305,880 146,300 30,589 - 115,711
Kendall Hunt (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 1,650,920 789,630 165,097 - 624,533
Hormel Foods (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2021 625,000 4,694,942 701,162 - 3,993,780
Vanguard (DICW) 01-01-06 Rebate 2022 531,212 303,640 39,678 - 263,962
Medline (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 625,000 1,129,420 236,141 - 893,279
Giese Properties II (DICW) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 56,950 27,240 5,695 - 21,545
Faley Properties (DICW) 01-01-12 Rebate 2023 1,047,730 942,957 104,773 - 838,184
TM Logistics (Walter) (DICW) 01-01-11 Rebate 2019 141,755 113,404 28,351 - 85,053
Green Industrial Supply (DICW) 01-01-11 Rebate 2019 639,850 575,865 63,985 - 511,880
Franklin Investment (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2027 165,495 154,462 11,033 - 143,429
Spahn and Rose (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2015 6,046 3,023 3,023 -
Nottingham Properties (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2027 2,010 1,876 1,876 - -
Plastic Center (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2027 3,255 3,038 3,038 - -
Engine House #1 (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2022 22,428 19,224 19,224 -
Flexsteel (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2022 92,440 83,196 9,244 - 73,952
44 Main (GDTIF) 01-01-12 Rebate 2022 347,830 266,176 34,783 - 231,393
The Crust (GDTIF) 01-01-10 Rebate 2025 225,500 363,504 30,292 - 333,212
Heartland Financial (GDTIF) 01-01-03 Rebate 2015 711,830 68,384 68,384 -
McGraw Hill II (GDTIF) 01-01-03 Rebate 2018 4,826,300 1,846,716 482,644 - 1,364,072
Hartig (GDTIF) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 101,730 49,085 9,673 - 39,412
POD Adam's Co (GDTIF) 01-01-07 Rebate 2020 656,060 376,548 65,608 - 310,940
German Bank (GDTIF) 01-01-07 Rebate 2020 66,280 62,472 10,884 - 51,588
Star Brewery (GDTIF) 01-01-06 Rebate 2020 1,527,050 885,624 154,307 - 731,317
Roshek Building (GDTIF) 01-01-06 Rebate 2021 1,527,050 1,911,966 285,541 - 1,626,425
Interstate Building (GDTIF) 01-01-06 Rebate 2020 171,380 142,884 24,184 - 118,700
Description
Date Net Year of Amount Principal Principal Interest Principal
of Interest Final of Outstanding Due Due Outstanding
Bond Series Issue Rate Payment Issue 6/30/14 FY 2015 FY 2015 6/30/15
Tax Increment
Victory Cafe (GDTIF) 01-01-10 Rebate 2023 74,370 73,152 7,167 - 65,985
Julien Hotel (GDTIF) 01-01-07 Rebate 2026 492,940 2,677,680 222,066 - 2,455,614
C&B Security (GDTIF) 01-01-07 Rebate 2021 492,940 340,480 50,848 - 289,632
Morrison Brothers (GDTIF) 01-01-10 Rebate 2023 153,200 98,868 14,765 - 84,103
Dubuque Stamp (Dubuque Malting & Brewing) 01-01-06 Rebate 2021 251,240 162,134 23,162 - 138,972
The Rose (Holy Ghost) 01-01-12 Rebate 2021 123,480 111,132 12,348 - 98,784
Kunkel Bounds (Technology Park South) 01-01-06 Rebate 2018 531,212 203,260 53,123 - 150,137
L&J Properties (Technology Park South) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 365,870 174,995 36,588 - 138,407
Conlon Johnson (Technology Park South) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 594,990 543,564 90,594 - 452,970
Straka Johnson (Technology Park South) 01-01-07 Rebate 2019 154,320 108,018 18,821 - 89,197
Total TIF Rebates 25,499,274 20,188,981 3,276,805 - 16,912,541
General Funded Leases
Other Loans - Revenue Backed
Iowa Finance Authority Loan - Caradco
Tri-State Building Purchase
Total Other Lns-Rev Backed
Various Various On-going
135,000 135,000 135,000
Series 2010D 12-01-10 3.0000% 2030 4,500,000 4,500,000
Series 2010A 02-09-10 0.0000% 2016
330,000 94,285
78,400 4,500,000
47,143 47,142
5,427,945
4,594,285 47,143
78,400 4,547,142
Total City Indebtedness Subject to Debt Limit 223,412,007 155,872,583.20 11,702,713 5,521,161 165,711,827
Revenue Bonds
Water- Clear Well Reservoirs Series 2007A 10-01-07 3.25% 2028 915,000 695,000 40,000 25,057 655,000
Water System Improvements & Ext. Series 2008D 11-04-08 4.71% 2023 1,195,000 835,000 80,000 44,882 755,000
Bricktown Parking Lot Series 2008D 12-01-08 5.0000% 2023 400,000 286,263 24,207 14,014 262,056
Water System Improvements & Ext. Series 2010D 08-16-10 3.54% 2030 5,700,000 5,135,000 195,000 186,575 4,940,000
Water & Resource Recovery Upgrade (Includes Cog Series 2010 08-18-10 3.25% 2039 74,285,000 67,853,578 2,311,000 1,396,119 67,832,000
Northfork Catfish Sanitary Improvements Series 2006 12-28-06 3.25% 2031 688,371 581,879 26,120 20,331 555,759
Northfork Catfish Stormwater Improv. Series 2006 12-28-06 3.25% 2031 769,024 657,039 29,494 22,957 627,545
Lower Bee Branch Restoration Series 2010 12-01-10 3.25% 2041 5,836,613 5,182,106 232,619 599,882 4,949,487
West 32nd Detention Basin Series 2009 01-14-09 3.25% 2028 1,847,000 1,402,000 81,000 46,650 1,321,000
Water Meter Change Out Program Series 2009 11-01-09 3.25% 2031 6,394,000 5,633,000 253,000 183,072 5,380,000
Lower Bee Branch SRF - Planned Future 1,187,757 1,187,757 50,658 21,574 1,137,099
Upper Bee Branch SRF - Planned Future 24,421,704 24,421,704 - 67,838 24,421,704
Flood Mitigation Sales Tax Revenue Bond Future 16,500,000 - 16,391,470
Total Revenue Bonds 140,139,469 113,870,326 3,323,098 2,628,951 129,228,120
Total City Indebtedness
363,551,476 269,742,909 15,025,811 8,150,112 294,939,947
Statutory Debt Limit 183,621,403 193,113,721
% of Debt Limit Used 84.89% 85.81%
Remaining Debt Capacity 27,748,820 27,401,894
Attachment E
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Version 2013.1
District Boundary Description by Subarea
1. The Town Clock Subarea of the District shall include that area described
as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Ninth
Street with the east right-of-way line of Central Avenue; thence south along the
east right-of-way line of Central Avenue to its intersection with the south right-of-
way line of Fourth Street; thence west along the south right-of-way line of Fourth
Street to its intersection with the west right-of-way line of Locust Street; thence
north along the west right-of-way line of Locust Street to its intersection with the
north right-of-way line of Ninth Street, but also including the adjacent City Lots
623 and 624 (Dubuque Museum of Art), the Locust Street Parking Ramp
between 8th and 9th Streets and the former U.S. Federal Building located on City
Lots 101, 102, 139, 140, and the N 54.5' of City Lots 103 & 138, and the vacated
alley between said lots; thence east along the north right-of-way line of Ninth
Street to its intersection with the east right-of-way line of Central Avenue, and
point of beginning, including all public rights-of-way.
2. The Town Clock Expansion Subarea shall include the following described
properties: South 1/2 of City Lot 167, City Lot 168 and City Lot 168A (Iowa Inn
property); and Lots 1 & 2 of City Lots 204, 205, 206, 207 and 208, N. 23' of City
Lot 263, S. 28.5' of City Lot 263, N. 1/2 of City Lot 262, S. 1/2 of City Lot 262, N.
1/2 of City Lot 261 (Parking Lot Number 1), all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
any adjoining public right-of-way
3. The Old Main Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded on the North by Fourth Street, on the West by Locust Street, on the
South by the Locust Street Connector and on the East by the U.S. Highway
151/61 right-of-way, including all public rights-of-way.
4. The Upper Main Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded on the North by Fourteenth Street, on the West by Locust Street but
including City Lots658A, 659, 660, and the balance of City Lots 658 (Carnegie -
Stout Public Library), on the South by the northerly boundary of the Town Clock
Subarea and on the East by Central Avenue, and including all public rights-of-
way.
5. Ice Harbor Subarea A of the District shall include that area generally
bounded on the north by the public alley located between the vacated Fourth
Street and Third Street, on the west by the Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad
right-of-way, on the south by East First Street and on the east by the municipal
limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and including any adjoining public right-of-
way.
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Attachment E
6. Ice Harbor Subarea B of the District shall include that area generally
bounded on the north and west by the Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad
right-of-way, on the south by the northerly boundary of Subarea A and on the
east by the municipal limits of the City of Dubuque including any adjoining public
right-of-way.
7. Ice Harbor Subarea C of the District shall include Lot 1 in Adams
Company's 2nd Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa including any adjoining
public right-of-way.
8. Warehouse Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of reference at the
intersection of the centerlines of 11th Street and Central Avenue in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the point of beginning;
Thence northeasterly along the centerline of 11th Street to a point of intersection
with the centerline of White Street; Thence northwesterly along the centerline of
White Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of 12th Street; Thence
northeasterly along the centerline of 12th Street and extension thereof to a point
of intersection with the centerline of US Highways 151 and 61; Thence
southwesterly along the centerline of US Highways 151 and 61 to a point of
intersection with the centerline of 4th Street extended; Thence southwesterly
along the centerline of 4th Street and extension thereof to a point of intersection
with the centerline of Central Avenue; Thence northwesterly along the centerline
of Central Avenue to a point of intersection with the centerline of 9th Street;
Thence southwesterly along the centerline of 9th Street to a point of intersection
with the westerly line of City Lot 259 extended southerly; Thence northwesterly
along the westerly line of City Lot 259, and Lots 1 and 2 of the Subdivision of the
South % of City Lot 261 and City Lot 260 to the southwest corner of the N % of
City Lot 261; Thence northeasterly along the southerly line of the N % of City Lot
261 and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline of Central
Avenue; Thence northwesterly along the centerline of Central Avenue to a point
of intersection of 11th Street also being point of beginning.
9. South Main Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description _Commencing as a point of reference at a
point of intersection of the centerline of Locust Street with the Locust Street
Connector in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the
point of beginning; Thence northeasterly along the centerline of the Locust Street
Connector to a point of intersection with the centerline of US Highways 52, 61,
and 151; Thence southeasterly along the centerline of US Highways 52, 61, and
151 to a point of intersection with the centerline of the eastern section of Jones
Street extended southwesterly; Thence southwesterly along said extension of the
centerline of the eastern section of Jones Street to a point of intersection with the
centerline of Main Street; Thence northwesterly along the centerline of Main
Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of Jones Street; Thence
northwesterly along the centerline of Jones Street to a point of intersection with
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the easterly line of Lot 2D of vacated Shields Street extended northerly; Thence
southeasterly along the easterly line of Lot 2D of vacated Shields Street to the
southeasterly corner of said Lot 2D; Thence southwesterly along the southerly
lines of Lot A and Lot 2D of vacated Shields Street and Lot 1 of 2 of City Lot 543
extended westerly to a point of intersection with the centerline of Locust Street;
Thence northeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to a point of
intersection with the centerline of the Second Street Connector, also being the
point of beginning.
10. South Port Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description: Beginning at a point of reference at the
northwest corner of lot 2AA of Cooper Wagon Works Block in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County Iowa, said pint being on the southerly right of way
line of East First Street; Thence southeasterly along the southerly right of line of
East First Street and extension thereof to the municipal limits of the City of
Dubuque; Thence southerly along said municipal limits to a point of intersection
with the southern right of way line of Railroad Ave. extended easterly; Thence
southwesterly along said right of way line extension there to the southeast corner
of lot A, Block 15 Dubuque Harbor Company's Addition; Thence northwesterly
along the easterly line of said Lot A to the northerly right of way line of Railroad
Ave., and south line of lot 1 of 5 of Block 27 Dubuque Harbor Company's
Addition; Thence northwesterly along the westerly lines of lots 1 of 5, 1 of 4, 1 of
3, 1 of 2 and 1 of 1 of said Block 27 to the south line of lot 4A of said Block 17;
Thence westerly to the easterly right of way line of vacated Water Street; Thence
northwesterly along said easterly line to the southwesterly corner of lot 2 of said
Block 17; Thence westerly along the extension of the southerly line of said Lot 2
to the westerly line of Vacated Water Street; Thence southeasterly along said
westerly right of way line to the southerly corner of lot 2 of Block 18 of Dubuque
Harbor Company's Addition; Thence northwesterly along the westerly line of said
lot 2 to a point of intersection with the southerly right of way line of vacated
Charter St; Thence southwesterly along said right of way line and extension
thereof the centerline of South Main Street; Thence northwesterly along said
centerline to the northerly line of lot 5, Block 13 Dubuque Harbor Company's
Addition extended northeasterly; Thence southwesterly along said line to the
easterly line of lots 7 and 8 of said Block 13; Thence southeasterly along the
easterly lines of said lots 7 & 8 and extension thereof to the centerline of Charter
Street; Thence southwesterly along said centerline to the centerline of Salina
Street; Thence northwesterly along said centerline to the northerly line of lot 1 of
3 of Block C of Industrial Sub. No. 1 extended northeasterly; Thence
southwesterly along the northerly lines of said lot 1 of 3 and Lot 2 of said Block C
extended to the westerly right of way line of Harrison St.; Thence northerly along
the easterly line of the West Part of Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of P.J. Seippel Lumber
Company Place; Thence westerly along the southerly lines of lots 1 of 1 of 2 of 1
and Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of 1 and extension thereof to the centerline of relocated South
Locust St; Thence northerly along said centerline to the centerline of Dodge St;
Thence easterly along said centerline of Dodge Street to a point of intersection
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with the westerly line of Lot E of vacated Shields Street extended southerly;
Thence northerly along said westerly line to the northwest corner of said lot E;
Thence easterly along the north line of said lot E and Lot 6 Block 11 of Dubuque
Harbor Company's Addition and extension thereof to the centerline of Main
Street; Thence southeasterly along the centerline of Main St. to the centerline of
Dodge Street; Thence easterly along the centerline of Dodge St to the
intersection of Highway 61/151; Thence northwesterly along said centerline to a
point of intersection with the southerly right of way line of East First Street;
Thence southeasterly along said right of way line to the point of beginning.
11. Cable Car Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of reference at the
intersection of the centerlines of Second Street and Locust Street in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the point of beginning;
Thence southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to a point of
intersection with the centerline of First Street; Thence southwesterly along the
centerline of First Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of Bluff
Street; Thence northwesterly along the centerline of Bluff Street to a point of
intersection with the centerline of Emmett Street; Thence southwesterly along the
centerline of Emmett Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of St.
Mary's Street; Thence northwesterly along the centerline of St. Mary's Street and
to a point of intersection with the northerly line of Cathedral Center extended
southwesterly; Thence northeasterly along the northerly line of Cathedral Center
to a point of intersection with the westerly right of way line of Bluff Street; Thence
northwesterly along said westerly right of way line of Bluff Street and extension
thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline of Third Street; Thence
southwesterly along the centerline of Third Street to a point of intersection with
the westerly line of Lot 1 of the East 78 ft. of the South 100 ft. of Lot 4 of City Lot
692 extended southerly; Thence northwesterly along said westerly line to a point
of intersection with the southerly line of Fenelon Point Subdivision; Thence
northeasterly along said southerly line to a point of intersection with the westerly
line of Lot 2 of 2 of City Lot 692;Thence northwesterly along said westerly line
and westerly line of Lot 1 of 2 of City Lot 692 to a point of intersection with the
southerly right of way line of W. Fourth Street; Thence northeasterly across W.
Fourth Street to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Evan's Place, said point also
being on the northerly right of way line of W. Fourth Street; Thence northwesterly
along the west line of said Lot 1 to the southeast corner of Lot 34 of Cooper
Heights Addition; Thence continuing northwesterly along the easterly line of Lots
34, 35, 36 and 37 of Cooper Heights Addition to a point of intersection with the
southerly right of way line of W. Fifth Street; Thence northeasterly to a point of
intersection in the centerline of W. Fifth Street approximately 270 feet
southwesterly of the centerline of Bluff Street; Thence northwesterly along the
centerline of W. Fifth Street to a point of intersection with the southerly line of
Coriell's Dubuque also being the northerly right of way line of W. Fifth Street;
Thence northeasterly along said right of way line of W. Fifth St. to the southwest
corner of Lot 1 of City Lot 690;Thence northwesterly along the westerly line of
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said Lot 1 to the northwest corner of said Lot 1;Thence northeasterly along the
northerly line of said Lot 1 to the northeast corner of said Lot 1;Thence
southeasterly along the easterly line of said Lot 1 to a point of intersection with
the northerly line of the south 62.5 ft. of the north 64 ft. of City lot 617;Thence
northeasterly along said northerly line and extension thereof to a point of
intersection with the centerline of Bluff Street; Thence southeasterly along the
centerline of Bluff Street to a point of intersection with the northerly line of the
south 10 ft. of City Lot 138 extended southwesterly; Thence northeasterly along
said northerly line and northerly line of the south 10 ft. of the south 34.6 ft. of City
Lot 103 and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline of
Locust Street; Thence southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to a
point of intersection with the centerline of Second Street, said point being the
point of beginning.
12. Bluff Street Subarea of the District shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of reference at the
intersection of the centerlines of W. Sixth Street and Bluff Street in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the point of beginning; thence
southeasterly along the centerline of Bluff Street to a point of intersection with the
northerly line of the south 62.5 ft. of the north 64 ft. of City Lot 617 extended
southeasterly; thence southwesterly along said northerly line to the easterly line
of Lot 1 of City Lot 690; thence northwesterly along the easterly line of said Lot 1
to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence southwesterly along the northerly
line of said Lot 1 to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence southeasterly
along the westerly line of said Lot 1 to a point of intersection with northerly right
of way line of W. Fifth Street; thence southwesterly along said right of way line of
W. Fifth St. to the southeast corner of the South 73' of Lot 13 of Coriell's
Dubuque; thence northwesterly 73' along the easterly line of said South 73' of Lot
13 of Coriell's Dubuque to the northeast corner of the South 73' of Lot 13 of
Coriell's Dubuque; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of said South 73'
of Lot 13 of Coriell's Dubuque to a point of intersection with westerly line of Lot
13 of Coriell's Dubuque; thence northwesterly along said westerly line of Lot 13
to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 33 of Coriell's Dubuque;
thence northeasterly along said southerly line of Lot 33 to a point of intersection
with the westerly line of Lot 14 of Coriell's Dubuque' thence northwesterly along
said westerly line of said Lot 14 to a point of intersection with the southerly line of
Lot 34 of Coriell's Dubuque; thence northeasterly along said southerly line of Lot
34 to the easterly line of Coriell's Dubuque; thence northwesterly along said
easterly line Lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 44 of Coriell's Dubuque to the northwest
corner of the North 50' of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of City Lot 653; thence northeasterly
along the northerly line of said North 50' of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of City Lot 653 to the
southeast corner of Lot 1 of McKinley's Subdivision; thence northwesterly along
said easterly line of said Lot 1 and extension thereof to a point of intersection
with the centerline of West Eighth Street; thence northwesterly along said
centerline of West Eighth Street to a point of intersection with the westerly line of
Lot 1 of the Subd'n. of City Lot 688 and part of City Lot 654 extended southerly;
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thence northwesterly along said westerly line of Lot 1 and extension thereof
northerly to a point of intersection with the centerline of West Ninth Street; thence
southwesterly along the centerline of West Ninth Street to a point of intersection
with the southerly extension of the westerly line of Lot 2 of Lot 12 of Central
Addition; thence northwesterly along said westerly right of Lot 2 of Lot 12 to the
northwest corner of said Lot; thence northeasterly along the northerly line of said
Lot 2 of Lot 12 to the northeast corner of said Lot; thence southeasterly along
said easterly line of said Lot 2 of Lot 12 to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Lot 11
of Central Addition; thence northeasterly along the southerly line of Lot 1 of Lot
11 and Lot 1 of Lot 10 of Central Addition to a point of intersection with the
westerly line of Lot 1 of Lot 9 of Central Addition; thence northwesterly along said
westerly line of Lot 1 of Lot 9 to a point of intersection with the southerly right of
way line of a public alley in Central Addition; thence northeasterly along said
southerly line to a point of intersection with the westerly line of Lot 1 of 1 of 10 of
Lorimer's Subdivision; thence northwesterly along said westerly line of said Lot 1
of 1 of 10 to the northerly line of Lorimer's Subdivision; thence northeasterly
along the northerly line of Lorimer's Subdivision to the southeast corner of a
public alley between Corkery's Subdivision and City Lot 655; thence
northwesterly along the easterly right of way line of said alley to a point of
intersection with West Eleventh Street; thence southwesterly along centerline of
West Eleventh Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of Grove
Terrace; thence northwesterly along centerline of Grove Terrace to a point of
intersection with the northerly right of way line of Arlington Street; thence
northeasterly along the northerly right of way line of Arlington Street to the
southeast corner of City Lot 769B; thence northwesterly along the easterly line of
said City Lot 769B to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 3 of
Brown's Subdivision; thence southwesterly along the southerly line of said Lot 3
to the southwest corner of said lot; thence northwesterly along the westerly line
of said Lot 3 and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline of
Loras Boulevard; thence northeasterly along said centerline to a point of
intersection with the centerline of Locust Street; thence southeasterly along the
centerline of Locust Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of W.
Eleventh Street; thence southwesterly along the centerline of W. Eleventh Street
to a point of intersection with the centerline of Bluff Street; thence southeasterly
along the centerline of Bluff Street to a point of intersection with the extension of
the southerly line of City Lot 658A; thence northeasterly along the southerly line
of City Lot 658A extended and the southerly line of City Lot 658, except the
southerly one foot thereof, extended to a point of intersection with the centerline
of Locust Street; thence southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to a
point of intersection with the centerline of West Ninth Street; thence
southwesterly along the centerline of West Ninth Street to a point of intersection
with the centerline of Bluff Street; thence southeasterly along the centerline of
Bluff Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of West Eighth Street;
thence northeasterly along the centerline of West Eighth Street to a point of
intersection with the centerline of Locust Street; thence southeasterly along the
centerline of Locust Street to a point of intersection with the northerly line of City
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Lot 624 extended northeasterly; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of
City Lot 624 extended southeasterly to the centerline of a public alley; thence
southeasterly along the centerline of a public alley to a point of intersection with
the centerline of W. Seventh Street; thence northeasterly along the centerline of
W. Seventh Street to a point of intersection with Locust Street; thence
southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to a point of intersection with
West Sixth Street; thence southwesterly along the centerline of West Sixth Street
to a point of intersection with Bluff Street said point being the point of beginning.
13. South Bluff Street Subarea of the district shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of reference at the
intersection of the centerlines of Emmett Street and Bluff Street in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the point of beginning; thence
southeasterly along the centerline of Bluff Street to a point of intersection with the
centerline W. First Street; thence southwesterly along the centerline W. First
Street to the centerline of Bluff Street; thence southwesterly along the centerline
of Bluff Street to a point of intersection with the centerline Dodge Street; thence
southwesterly along the centerline Dodge Street to a point of intersection with the
easterly line of Lot 3 of City Lot 694 extended southeasterly; thence
northwesterly along the easterly line of said Lot 3 of City Lot 694 and Lot 1-1 and
2-1 of City Lot 694 to the southwest corner of Lot 1-2 of City Lot 694; thence
northeasterly along said southerly line of said Lot 1-2 of City Lot 694 to the
southeast corner of said Lot; thence northwesterly along said easterly line of Lot
1-2 of City Lot 694 to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 12 of
Saint Raphael's Addition; thence northeasterly along said southerly line of said
Lot 12 and extension thereof to the centerline of St. Mary's Street; thence
northwesterly along the centerline of St. Mary's Street to a point of intersection
with the centerline of Emmett St.; thence northeasterly along the centerline of
Emmett St. to centerline of Bluff Street, said point being point of beginning.
14. Kerper Boulevard Subarea of the district shall include the following
described properties: Lot 1-2, Lot 2-2, Lot 2A, Lot 3 and Lot 6 all in Kerper
Industrial Park in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, also including the
entire right of way of Kerper Court and the westerly portion of Kerper Boulevard
right of way from the abutting Kerper Court right of way and Lot 3 of Kerper
Industrial Park to the centerline of Kerper Boulevard.
15. Washington Neighborhood Subarea of the district shall include that area
generally bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of
reference at the intersection of the centerlines of Central Avenue and Loras
Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the
point of beginning; Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Loras Boulevard
to a point of intersection with the westerly line of Lot 3 of Brown's Subdivision
extended northerly; Thence northerly to the southwest corner of Lot 2-3 of City
Lot 667; Thence northwesterly along the westerly line of said Lot 2-3; Thence
northeasterly along the northerly line of said Lot 2-3 to a point of intersection with
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the southeasterly line of Lot 1-3 of City Lot 667; Thence northeasterly along the
said southeasterly line to the northeast corner of said Lot 1-3; Thence
southwesterly along the northerly line of said Lot 1-3 to a appoint of intersection
with the easterly right of way line of Montrose Terrace; Thence northwesterly
along said the easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with the easterly
right of way line of a public alley between D. N. Cooley's Subdivision and
Fairview Subdivision; Thence continuing northwesterly along said the easterly
alley line to a point of intersection with the southerly right of way line of W. 17
Street; Thence northwesterly crossing W. 17th St. to the most easterly corner of
Lot 2-1-1-2 of City Lot 670, said point being at the point of intersection of the
north right of way of W. 17th St. and westerly right of way line of W. Locust St.;
Thence southwesterly along the north right of way of W. 17th St. to southeast
corner of Lot 1-2-2 of City Lot 670; Thence northwesterly along the easterly lines
of Lot 1-2-2 and Lot 2-2-2 of City Lot 670 to a point of intersection with the
southerly right of way line of Clark St.; Thence northwesterly crossing Clark St. to
the southeasterly corner of Welsh Place; Thence northwesterly along the easterly
line of said Welsh Place to the northeast corner thereof; Thence southwesterly
along the northerly line of said Welsh Place to a point of intersection with the
easterly right of way line of a public alley along the westerly side of A. L. Bowen's
Subdivision; Thence northwesterly along said easterly right of way line to a point
of intersection with the southerly right of way line of Angella Street; Thence
southwesterly along said southerly right of way line to the northeast corner of Lot
12 of Gilliam's Subdivision; Thence northwesterly crossing Angella St. to the
most southerly corner of Lot 1 of Gilliam's Subdivision said point being on the
northerly right of way line of Angella St.; Thence northwesterly along the westerly
line of said Lot 1 to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 2 of Alvin
Haas Place; Thence southwesterly along the southerly line of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of
Alvin Haas Place and the southerly line of the Westerly 40 feet of Lot 3 of
Quigley's Subdivision of Out Lot 710 to the most easterly corner of Lot 24 of
Quigley's Subdivision of Out Lot 710; Thence westerly along the southerly
boundary of Lots 4 through Lots 15 of Quigley's Subdivision Out Lot 710 and the
southerly line of Lots 9A, 10 and 11 of Quigley's Subdivision Out Lot 711 to a
point of intersection with the easterly right of way line of Pierce Street; Thence
northerly along said easterly right of way line and extension thereof to a point of
intersection with the northerly right of way line of W. Locust Street; Thence
easterly along said northerly right of way line to the easterly right of way line of
Foye Street; Thence northerly along said easterly right of way line to a point of
intersection with the southerly right of way line of a public alley lying between
Almond and W. Locust Sts.; Thence easterly along said southerly right of way
line to a point of intersection with the westerly right of way line of Ellis Street;
Thence southeasterly along said westerly right of way line to a point of
intersection with the northerly right of way line of W. Locust Street; Thence
southeasterly crossing Ellis St. to a point of intersection with the easterly right of
way line of Ellis St. at the southerly right of way line of Dorgan Place; Thence
easterly along said southerly right of way line of Dorgan Place to the northeast
corner of Lot 1-14 of Dorgan's Subdivision; Thence easterly crossing Dorgan
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Place to the southwest corner of Lot 5-2 of City Lot 673; Thence northerly along
the westerly line of said Lot 5-2 to the northwest corner thereof; Thence easterly
along the northerly line of said Lot 5-2 to a point of intersection with the westerly
right of way line of Madison Street; Thence easterly crossing Madison St. to the
most westerly corner of Lot A-2-1 of City Lot 674, said point being on the easterly
right of way line of Madison St. Thence easterly along the northerly line of said
Lot A-2-1 to a point of intersection with the easterly right of way line of Main
Street; Thence northerly along said easterly right of way line to the northwest
corner of Lot 2-1 of City Lot 674; Thence easterly and continuing northeasterly
along the northerly lines of Lot 2-1, Lot 2-2, Lot 2-1-3, Lot 1-2-3 all of the
subdivision of City Lot 674 to a point of intersection with the westerly line of Lot 4
of City Lot 674; Thence northwesterly along said westerly line to a point of
intersection with the southerly line of Lot 1-1-2 of Duncan's Subdivision; Thence
northeasterly along said southerly line and southerly line of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of M.
A. Rebman's Subdivision and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the
easterly right of way line of Heeb Street; Thence northwesterly along said
easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with the northerly right of way
line of Clarke Drive; Thence northwesterly along said northerly right of way line to
a point of intersection with the easterly right of way line of Heeb Street lying
between Central Avenue and Shelby Street; Thence northwesterly along said
easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with the southerly right of way
line of Kaufmann Avenue; Thence easterly along said southerly right of way line
to a point of intersection with the southerly extension of the easterly right of way
line of a public alley lying between Central Ave. and Francis Street; Thence
northwesterly along said easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with
the southerly right of way line of W. 23rd Street; Thence southwesterly along said
southerly right of way line to the northwest corner of the East One -Half of Lot 11
of Tivoli Addition; Thence northwesterly crossing W. 23rd St. to the southwesterly
corner of Lot 1 of Valeria Place No. 2; Thence northwesterly along the westerly
line of said Lot 1 to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 2 of said
Valeria Sub. No. 2; Thence southwesterly along the southerly line of said Lot 2
to the southwest corner thereof; Thence northwesterly along the westerly line of
said Lot 2 to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 2-1 of Valeria
Place; Thence northeasterly along said southerly line to the southeasterly corner
of said Lot 2-1; Thence northwesterly along the easterly line of said Lot 2-1 the
northeast corner thereof, said point also being the southeasterly right of way line
of Carr St.; Thence northwesterly along the easterly right of way line of Carr St.
to a point of intersection with the southerly right of way line of W. 24th Street;
Thence northeasterly along said southerly right of way line to a point of
intersection with the southerly extension of the easterly right of way line of
Division Street; Thence northwesterly along said easterly right of way line to the
northwest corner of Lot 8 of Wullweber's Subdivision; Thence southwesterly
along the southerly line of John King's Subdivision to the southwest corner of the
West 33.98 feet of Lot 1-6 of John King's Subdivision; Thence northwesterly
along the westerly line of the West 33.98 feet of Lot 1-6 of John King's
Subdivision to the northwest corner thereof; Thence northeasterly along the
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northerly line of said West 33.98 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of the East
329.98 feet of Lot 8 of John King's Subdivision; Thence northwesterly along the
westerly line of said Lot 1 to a point of intersection with the southerly line of the
NE1/4 of said Lot 8; Thence southwesterly along said southerly line to the
southwest corner of said NE1/4 of Lot 8; Thence northwesterly along the westerly
lines of the NE1/4 of Lot 8, the SE1/4 of Lot 10, the NE1/4 Lot 10 and the E1/2 of
Lot 12 all in John King's Subdivision to the northwest corner of said E1/2 of Lot
12; Thence northeasterly along the northerly line of said E1/2 of Lot 12 to the
southwest corner of Lot 1-1-1 of the E1/2 of Lot 14 in John King's Subdivision;
Thence northwesterly along the westerly lines of Lot 1-1-1 of the E1/2 of Lot 14
John King's Subdivision to the northwest corner thereof; Thence northeasterly
along the northerly line of said Lot 1-1-1 to a point of intersection with the
westerly right of way line of Central Avenue; Thence northeasterly crossing
Central Avenue to a point of intersection of the easterly right of way line of
Central Avenue and the northerly right of way line of E. 25th Street; Thence
northeasterly along said northerly right of way line and extension thereof to a
point of intersection with the easterly right of way line of Elm Street; Thence
southeasterly along said easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with
the northerly right of way line of E. 24th Street; Thence northeasterly along said
northerly right of way line and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the
easterly right of way line of Windsor Avenue; Thence southeasterly along said
easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with the northerly right of way
line of E. 22nd Street; Thence northeasterly along said northerly right of way line
to a point of intersection with the westerly right of way line of Stafford Street;
Thence northeasterly crossing Stafford Street to a point of intersection of the
easterly right of way line of Stafford Street and the northerly right of way line of
Thomas Place; Thence southeasterly along said easterly right of way line of
Stafford Street and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the southerly
right of way line of Garfield Avenue; Thence southwesterly along said southerly
right of way line to a point of intersection with the centerline of Stafford Street
extended southeasterly; Thence southeasterly along the centerline of Stafford
Street extended to a point of intersection with the northwesterly line of Lot 2-2 of
Kerper Industrial Park; Thence southwesterly along said northwesterly line of Lot
1-2 of Kerper Industrial Park to the northernmost point of Lot 1 of Kerper
Industrial Park; Thence southwesterly along the westerly line of said Lot 1 to a
point of intersection with the northerly right of way line of E. 16th Street; Thence
southwesterly along said northerly right of way line to the easterly right of way
line of Pine Street; Thence southeasterly crossing E. 16th Street along said
easterly right of way of Pine St. extended to a point of intersection with the
southerly right of way line of E. 16th St.; Thence southwesterly along said
southerly right of way line to a point of intersection with the easterly right of way
line of Elm Street; Thence southeasterly along said easterly right of way line to a
point of intersection with the northerly right of way line of E. 15th Street; Thence
southwesterly along said northerly right of way line to a point of intersection with
the westerly right of way line of Elm Street; Thence southeasterly along said
westerly right of way of Elm Street and extension thereof to a point of intersection
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with the centerline of E. 12th Street; Thence southwesterly along the said
centerline of E. 12th Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of White
Street; Thence southeasterly along said centerline of White Street to a point of
interjection with the centerline of E. 11th Street; Thence southwesterly along said
centerline of E. 11th Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of Central
Avenue; Thence northwesterly along said centerline of Central Avenue to a point
of intersection with the centerline of Loras Boulevard, said point being the point
of beginning.
16. Industrial Harbor Subarea of the district shall include that area generally
bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of reference at the
intersection of the centerline of E. 12th Street and the westerly right of way of
Elm Street extended southeasterly, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa, said point being the point of beginning; Thence northwesterly along said
westerly right of way line of Elm Street and extension thereof to a point of
intersection with the northerly right of way line of E. Fifteenth Street; Thence
northeasterly along said northerly right of way line to a point of intersection with
the westerly right of way line of a public alley lying between Pine Street and
Maple Street; Thence northwesterly along said westerly right of way line to the
northeast corner of the North 35 feet of Lot 255 in East Dubuque Addition;
Thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot to a point of
intersection with the easterly right of way line of Pine Street; Thence
northwesterly along said easterly right of way line and extension thereof to the
northerly right of way line of E. 16th Street; Thence northeasterly along said
northerly right of way line to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Kerper Industrial
Park; Thence northwesterly and continuing northeasterly along the westerly line
of said Lot 1 to the most northerly corner thereof; Thence southwesterly along
the westerly lines of Lot 1-2 and Lot 2A of Kerper Industrial Park to the southwest
corner of said Lot 2A; Thence northeasterly along the southerly line of said Lot
2A to the southeast corner thereof; Thence northwesterly along the easterly line
of said Lot 2A to the southwest corner of Lot 6 of Kerper Industrial Park; Thence
northeasterly along the southerly line of said Lot 6 to the southeast corner
thereof; Thence northwesterly along the easterly line of said Lot 6 to the
northeast corner thereof and point of intersection with the southerly right of way
line of Kerper Court; Thence northeasterly along said southerly right of way line
and extension thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline of Kerper Blvd;
Thence northwesterly along said centerline to a point of intersection with the
northerly line of Lot 3 of Kerper Industrial Park extended easterly; Thence
northwesterly along said extended line to the northeast corner of said Lot 3, said
point also being on the westerly right of way line of Kerper Blvd.; Thence
northerly along said right of way line to a point of intersection with the
northeasterly right of way line of Fengler St.; Thence southeasterly along the
extension of said northeasterly right of way line crossing Kerper Blvd. to a point
of intersection with the westerly line of Lot 1A of Block 7 River Front Subdivision
No. 3, said point being on the easterly right of way line of Kerper Blvd.; Thence
southeasterly along said easterly right of way line to a point of intersection with
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the northerly right of way line of E. 16th Street; Thence southeasterly crossing E.
16th Street to a point of intersection of the south right of way line of E. 16th St. and
the east right of way line of Kerper Blvd.; Thence northeasterly along the
southerly right of way line of E. 16th St. to a point of intersection with the westerly
shore of Peosta Channel; Thence southeasterly continuing along the westerly
shore of Mississippi River adjacent to the following: Kerper Blvd., River Front
Subdivision No. 2, Part of Government Lot 3, Section 19, T89N, R3E, 5th P.M.,
Parts of Congressional Lot 8 in Section 19, T89N, R3E, 5th P.M, Dubuque Harbor
Improvement Company's Addition, and River Front Subdivision No. 1, to a point
of intersection with the northerly line of Ice Harbor Urban Renewal Subarea B,
described as "that area generally bounded on the north and west by the Chicago,
Central and Pacific Railroad right-of-way, on the south by the northerly boundary
of Subarea A and on the east by the municipal limits of the City of Dubuque
including any adjoining public right-of-way; Thence northwesterly and continuing
southwesterly along the northerly and westerly sides of Ice Harbor Urban
Renewal District Subarea B to a point of intersection with the southerly right of
way line of E. 4th street; Thence southwesterly along said southerly right of way
line to a point of intersection with the centerline of U.S. Highways 61/151; Thence
northeasterly along said centerline to a point of intersection with the centerline of
E. 12th Street; Thence southwesterly along said centerline to a point of
intersection with the westerly right of way line of Elm St. extended, said point
being the point of beginning; Excepting therefrom, the East 7th Street Subarea.
17. East 7th Street Subarea of the district shall include the following described
properties: Block 13 Lot 1 of Lot 4, Lot 1 of Lot 5, Lot 1 of Lot 6, and Lots 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13 and 14; Block '16 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; and Block 17 Lots A, B, C,
D, E, F, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Lot 1 of Lot 16,
Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 17, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 18, Lot 2 of Lot 20, Lot 2 of Lot 21,
Lot 2 of Lot 22, Lot 2 of Lot 23, Lot 2 of Lot 24, Lot 2 of Lot 25, Lot 2 of Lot 26,
Lot 2 of Lot 27, Lot 3 of Lot 28, Lot 3 of Lot 29, Lot 3 of Lot 30, Lot 3 of Lot 31, Lot
3 of Lot 32 all in the Dubuque Harbor Improvement Co.'s Addition, Township 89
North, Range 3 East of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa and any adjoining
public right-of-way.
18. Chaplain Schmitt Subarea of the district shall include the following
described properties: All of that part of the City of Dubuque lying easterly of the
Peosta Channel also known as Chaplain Schmitt Island and the area lying east
of the easterly right of way line of Kerper Boulevard between the centerline of
U.S. Highway 61/151 and the southerly right of way line of E. 16th Street in
Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, T89N, R3E, 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa.
19. North Kerper Boulevard Subarea of the district shall include that area
generally bounded by the following description: Commencing as a point of
reference at the point of intersection of the centerline of U.S. Highways 61 and
151 with the easterly right of way line of Kerper Boulevard in the City of
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Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, said point being the point of beginning;
Thence northwesterly along the easterly right of way line of Kerper Boulevard to
a point of intersection with the northeasterly right of way line of Fengler Street
extended; Thence northwesterly along said line crossing Kerper Boulevard right
of way to the southerly most corner of Lot 1, Block 19 River Front Subdivision
No. 3; Thence southeasterly crossing Fengler Street right of way to the northeast
corner of Lot 3 of River Front Subdivision No. 4, said point being a point of
intersection of the southwesterly right of way line of Fengler Street with the
westerly right of way line of Kerper Boulevard; Thence continuing southeasterly
along said westerly right of way line of Kerper Boulevard to the northeast corner
of Lot 3 of Kerper Industrial Park; Thence westerly and northwesterly along to
north line of said Lot 3 to a point of intersection with the westerly line of Kerper
Industrial Park; Thence northeasterly along said westerly line to the northwest
corner of Kerper Industrial Park; Thence southeasterly along the northerly line of
Kerper Industrial Park to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 20 of
Jaeger's Subdivision, said point being on the southeasterly right of way line of
Peosta Street; Thence northeasterly along said right of way line to a point of
intersection with the southerly line of Lot 2 of Giese Subdivision; Thence
southwesterly along said southerly line to the southeast corner of Lot 2 of 19 of
Jaeger's Subdivision; Thence northeasterly along the easterly line of said Lot 2 of
19 to the northeast corner of said Lot 2 of 19, said point also being on the
westerly boundary of Block 19 of River Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence
northeasterly along said westerly boundary to the northwest corner of Block 18,
River Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence continuing northeasterly along the
westerly boundary of Block 18 and Block 17 of River Front Subdivision No. 3 to a
point of intersection with the southwesterly corner of Lot 1 of part of Lot 8 in
McCraney's First Addition; Thence continuing northeasterly along the westerly
lines of Lot 1 of part of Lot 8, Lot 1 of part of Lot 7, Lot 1 of Lot 2 of part of Lot 6,
Lot 1 of part of Lot 6, Lot 1 of part of Lot 5, Lot 1 of part of Lot 4, Lot 1 of part of
Lot 3, Lot 1 of part of Lot 2, the East 25 feet of part of vacated Marshall St., and
Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 all in McCraney's First Addition to the southwest corner of
Lot 1 of Lot 2 of part of Lot 115 in Ham's Addition; Thence northeasterly along
the westerly lines of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of part of Lot 115 and Lot 1 of part of Lot 114
all in Ham's Addition to the most westerly corner of Lot 1 of Bradley Place;
Thence northeasterly along the westerly lines of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bradley Place
to the most westerly corner of Lot 1 Block 15 of River Front Subdivision No. 3;
Thence northeasterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot 1 Block 15 and
continuing along the northwesterly line of Lot 2 of said Block 15 to the most
westerly corner of Lot 2 of In -Futuro Subdivision No. 1; Thence continuing
northeasterly along the northwesterly line of In -Futuro Subdivision No. 1 and
continuing along the northwesterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of Reid! Place to the
southwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 14 of River Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence
northeasterly along the northwesterly line of said Block 14 to the most westerly
corner of Block 13 of River Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence continuing
northeasterly along the northwesterly line of Blocks 13, 12, 11, 10 and 9 to the
northerly most corner of Lot 1 Block 9 River Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence
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continuing northeasterly along the northwesterly line of Lot 2 and Lot 2A, Block 9
River Front Subdivision No. 3 to the northerly most corner of said Lot 2A; Thence
southeasterly along the northeasterly line of said Lot 2A to the northeast corner
of said lot; Thence southwesterly along the southeasterly line of said Lot 2A to
the most westerly corner of Lot 178 of Ham's Addition; Thence southeasterly
along the southwesterly lines of Lots 178 and 59 of Ham's Addition to the
southerly most corner of said Lot 59, said point also being the point of
intersection of the northeasterly right of way line of Farragut Street with the
northwesterly right of way line of Kerper Boulevard; Thence northeasterly along
said Kerper Boulevard right of way line and extension thereof to a point of
intersection with the northeasterly right of way line of Hawthorne Street; Thence
southeasterly along the northeasterly and easterly right of way line of Hawthorne
Street and Hawthorne Street Extension to a point of intersection with the
southwesterly right of way line of Lake Street; Thence southwesterly and
northwesterly along said right of way line of Lake Street to a point of intersection
with the southerly right of way line of Harbor Street; Thence southwesterly along
said Harbor Street right of way line to the northeast corner of Lot 1 Block 4 River
Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence southeasterly along the northeasterly line of
said Lot 1 and continuing along the northeasterly line of Lot 1 Block 3 of River
Front Subdivision No. 3 to the most easterly corner thereof; Thence
southwesterly along the southeasterly line of said Lot 1 Block 3 to the easterly
most corner of Block 1 of River Front Subdivision No. 5; Thence southwesterly
along the southeasterly line of said Block 1 River Front Subdivision No. 5 to the
northerly right of way line of Hamilton Street Extension; Thence southwesterly
crossing Hamilton Street Extension right of way to the easterly most corner of Lot
2 of 3 of 1 Block 5 River Front Subdivision No. 3; Thence continuing
southwesterly along the original easterly boundary line of Blocks 5, 6 and 7 of
River Front Subdivision No. 3, to the southerly most corner of Lot 2 of said Block
7, said point being the northeast corner of Lake Peosta Subdivision; Thence
southerly along the easterly line of Lake Peosta Subdivision to a point of
intersection with the centerline of U.S. Highways 61 and 151; Thence
southwesterly along said centerline to a point of intersection with the easterly
right of way line of Kerper Boulevard, said point of being the point of beginning;
Excepting therefrom the Quebecor Economic Development District described as
Lot 1 of McGraw-Hill, Key City Plating Replat in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa, and any adjoining public rights of way.
20. Quebecor Subarea of the district shall include the following described
properties: Lot 1 of McGraw-Hill, Key City Plating Replat in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa, and any adjoining public rights of way.
21. Harrison Street Subarea of the district shall include the following described
properties: Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Harrison Street Place No. 2, Lot 1 and Lot 2 of
Harrison Street Place No. 4, and Lot 1 of Harrison Street Place No. 5 all in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and any adjoining public rights of way.
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22. Holy Ghost Subarea of the district shall include the following described
properties: Lot 1 of 1 and 2 of 1 of Paragon Square in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and also including the public right of way of Central
Avenue abutting thereto; and
A part of Central Avenue right of way described as follows:
Commencing at the southeasterly corner of Lot 2-1 of Paragon Square; thence
southeasterly along the westerly right of way line of Central Avenue a distance of
approximately 2,655 feet to the northeasterly corner of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of
the East Half of Lot 14 in John King's Dubuque; thence northeasterly crossing
Central Avenue to a point of intersection with the easterly right of way line of
Central Avenue and the northerly right of way line of East 25th Street; thence
northwesterly along the easterly right of way line of Central Avenue
approximately 2,673 feet to a point of intersection with said easterly right of way
line and the easterly extension of the south line of Lot 2-1 of Paragon Square;
thence southwesterly crossing Central Avenue to the Point of Beginning.
23. Almond Street Subarea of the district shall include the following described
properties: Commencing at the intersection of the easterly right of way of Foye
Street and the southerly right of way line of the public alley lying between Almond
Street and West Locust Street; thence easterly along said southerly right of way
line to a point of intersection with the westerly right of way line of Ellis Street;
thence northwesterly along said westerly right of way line to the northeast corner
of Lot 53 in Cox's Addition; thence northerly along the east line of that part of the
vacated alley adjacent to Lots 53 and 54 in Cox's Addition approximately 20 feet
to the northeasterly corner thereof; thence westerly along the north line of said
vacated alley adjacent to said Lots 53 and 54 approximately 78 feet to the
northwest corner thereof; thence southerly along the west line of said vacated
alley adjacent to said Lots 53 and 54 approximately 20 feet to the southwest
corner thereof and the northeasterly corner of Lot 55 in Cox's addition; thence
easterly along the north line of Lots 55 thru 66 in Cox's addition to the northwest
corner of Lot 66 in Cox's Addition; thence southerly along the west line of said
Lot 66 to a point of intersection with the northerly line of Lot 11 in Buettel's
Subdivision; thence west along the north line of Lot 11, Lot 2-10 and Lot 1-10 of
Buettel's Subdivision to a point of intersection with the easterly right of way line of
Foye Street; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line to the Point of
Beginning.
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CONSULTATION WITH AFFECTED TAXING BODIES for the following Amended
and Restated URBAN RENEWAL PLANS:
• Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
• Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District
Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
City Hall, Conference Room B, Second Floor
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Tax Entity Consultation for Amendments to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and
Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District
Meeting commenced 11:00 a.m.
No representatives from Dubuque County or the Dubuque Community School District elected to attend
the meeting. Meeting was adjourned 11:22 a.m.
Jill Connors
Economic Development Department, City of Dubuque