University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan_Public Hearing Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Public Hearings # 4.
ITEM TITLE: University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for the
University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan which provides for
the construction of a 56-unit, senior multi-family housing at
the corner of Alta Vista and University.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Conduct Public
Hearing
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Correspondence
University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication University Lofts Urban Supporting Documentation
Revitalization Plan
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing (Clerk) Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for University Lofts Urban Revitalization Area
DATE: February 25, 2016
Housing & Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash recommends the
City Council hold a public hearing on the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan
which provides for the construction of a 56 unit senior multi-family housing at the corner
of Alta Vista and University.
Under Section 15-2-3 of the City Code, one of the roles of the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission (LRPAC) is to review each new and amended urban revitalization
plan and make a recommendation as to the plan's consistency with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Commission's review is a City Code requirement; it is not
required by State law.
The proposed University Lofts Revitalization Plan was reviewed at the February 17,
2016 LRPAC meeting. At that meeting, the LRPAC also reviewed the proposed plans
for Marquette Hall, Paragon Square, and Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plans. The
LRPAC unanimously voted the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan is in
compliance with the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Chapter 404 provides for a public comment period prior to the adoption of an urban
revitalization plan. Based upon these requirements, the Council set a public hearing for
March 7, 2016 that provided a 30 day comment period on the proposed plan. The
property owners were notified as required. Additionally, Chapter 404 requires the City
Council hold a second public hearing if, within 30 days of the first hearing, a valid
petition is filed requesting a second public hearing. Therefore, the City Council may
approve the plan at the April 18, 2016 City Council meeting if no requests for a second
hearing are received.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
AII-Ame1 rica City
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2013
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
DATE: February 24, 2016
RE: Public Hearing for University Lofts Urban Revitalization Area
Introduction
This memorandum presents information necessary for the March 7th public hearing for
the proposed University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan.
Background
The University Lofts Urban Revitalization Area District plan was provided to City
Council on January 19th, 2016. At that meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution
stating the area was eligible for designation and setting a public hearing for March 7,
2016 on the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan. The plan provides for the
construction of a 56 units of senior multi-family housing.
The planned development site is located at the corner of Alta Vista and University. MV
Residential Development is proposing mix of one and two bedroom units with a full
spectrum of amenities including on-site management, senior services, and 100%
accessible green design. The project will utilize multiple sources of funding including
Low Income Housing Tax Credits, permanent debt, IFA senior revolving loan fund,
deferred developer fee, IFA senior revolving loan, workforce housing tax credits,
Neighborworks America funds, and own contribution. The urban revitalization tax
exemption will show local support for the project, which will strengthen MV Residential
Development's Tax Credit application to the Iowa Finance Authority.
Urban Revitalization Chapter 404 of the Iowa Code (Urban Revitalization Act)
authorizes cities to designate areas as urban revitalization areas. Improvements to
qualified real estate within these designated areas may receive a total or partial
exemption from property taxes for a specified number of years. The exemptions are
intended to stimulate private investment by reducing tax increases that usually
accompany property improvements. This additional private investment provides a
long-term increase or stabilization in the area's tax base, enhances the visibility of
revitalization areas and/or supports important city objectives such as historic
preservation, economic development and affordable housing development.
In order to implement the provisions of Chapter 404, the City determine the area is
eligible for exemption, prepare a revitalization plan for each designated area, and hold
at least one public hearing after proper notice. The law mandates specific criteria and
procedures must be followed.
Discussion
Chapter 404 provides for a public comment period prior to the adoption of an urban
revitalization plan. Based upon these requirements, the Council set a public hearing
for March 7, 2016 that provided a 30 day comment period on the proposed plan. The
property owners were notified as required. Additionally, Chapter 404 requires the City
Council hold a second public hearing if, within 30 days of the first hearing, a valid
petition is filed requesting a second public hearing. Therefore, the City Council may
approve the plan at the April 18, 2016 meeting if no requests for a second hearing are
received.
Under Section 15-2-3 of the City Code, one of the roles of the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission (LRPAC) is to review each new and amended urban revitalization
plan and make a recommendation as to the plan's consistency with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Commission's review is a City Code requirement; it is not
required by State law.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The proposed University Lofts Revitalization Plan was reviewed at the February 17,
2016 LRPAC meeting. At that meeting, the LRPAC also reviewed the proposed plans
for Marquette Hall, Paragon Square, and Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plans. The
LRPAC unanimously voted the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan is in
compliance with the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. The comments of the
LRPAC are attached.
Estimated Property Tax Calculations
The property value, based upon 2015 Beacon data, the land is valued at $257,830.
Buildings are valued at $3,480,000. The property has a total assessed value of
$3,737,830. This property is currently tax exempt. The proposed development will be
owned by a for-profit entity and will pay taxes. The developer estimates the tax
abatement will be for $632,331 over a period of 10 years. After the abatement period
expires, it is estimated taxes will be approximately $71 ,198 annually.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City support these efforts to provide quality, affordable housing
with attention to the needs of elderly and disabled populations. The University Lofts
Urban Revitalization Plan provides quality senior housing, outside of areas of high
poverty concentration, consistent with the Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and contributes to compliance.
Action Requested
The Action Step is for the City Council to hold the public hearing on March 7, 2016.
Prepared by: Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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Dubuque Planning Services Department
THE CITY OF bw#M City Hall-50 West 13's Street
A 4amcly Dubuque,IA 52001-4805
(563)589-4210 phone
(563)589-4221 fax
(563)690-6678 TDD
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February 22, 2016
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: University Lofts Urban Revitalization Area Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Introduction
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the proposed University
Lofts Urban Revitalization Area Plan. The plan will create an urban revitalization area at the
vacant site at the corner of University and Alta Vista Streets to allow property tax exemption
for affordable senior housing.
Background
The plan provides for construction of 56 units with off-street parking and green space. The
local tax exemption is requested in part to help strengthen an application for housing tax
credits with the Iowa Finance Authority.
Discussion
The role of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission is to review new and amended
urban revitalization plans and make a recommendation as to the plans consistency with the
City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation
By a vote of 4 to 0, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommends the
University Lofts Urban Revitalization Area Plan is in compliance with the City of Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan and recommends City Council accept the plan.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Darter, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Director
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University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan
For Public Review until March 7, 2017
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 1
TheArea ...............................................................................................................................................2
Availabilityof Funding......................................................................................................................4
RevenueBonds ..................................................................................................................................4
Relocation............................................................................................................................................4
Qualificationof Areas.......................................................................................................................4
RevitalizationProgram .....................................................................................................................5
ApplicationProcedure......................................................................................................................7
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................s
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UNIVERSITY LOFTS URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
For Public Review Until March 7, 2016
Introduction
The following plan describes certain provisions of the Iowa Urban Revitalization
Act and proposes the University Lofts Revitalization area.
The State of Iowa, under Iowa Code Chapter 404, allows cities to designate
areas as urban revitalization districts. Under this Act, improvements to qualified
areas may receive a total or partial exemption from property taxes for a specified
number of years. The exemptions are intended to stimulate private investment
through the reduction of tax increases related to property improvements.
Once an area is deemed to meet the requirements established in Chapter 404, a
plan must be established which identifies the district boundaries, property
owners, existing conditions, proposed plans and the basic abatement provisions
for the revitalization area.
Iowa Code Chapter 404.1 lists five reasons for which a city or county may
establish urban revitalization plans. These include:
1 . The existence of numerous buildings that are dilapidated or deteriorated;
2. The need for preservation and restoration of buildings due to their historic
significance;
3. The area is appropriated as an economic development region as defined
in Iowa Code 403.17;
4. The need for public improvements related to housing;
5. The encouragement of housing and residential development.
The University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan will be based upon the need for
public improvements related to housing and residential development, or
construction of housing and residential development, including single or
multifamily housing defined by Section 404.1 (5).
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The Area
Location
The area included in the University Lofts Urban Revitalization district is
located at the corner of Alta Vista Street and University Avenue, Dubuque, IA
legally described as:
Being part of a 5.48 acre tract currently conveyed to Church of
the Nativity (current Parcel ID#1025101003), Dubuque County,
Iowa, and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the north right-of-way line of
University Avenue with the westerly right-of-way of Alta Vista
Street;
Thence from said point of beginning, with said north right-of-
way line, South 79000'00" West, for a distance of 224.71 feet,
Thence leaving said right-of-way line, on the following three (3)
courses and distances:
North 9000'00 West, for a distance of 99.95 feet;
North 34000'00" West, for a distance of 190.96 feet;
North 58000'00" East, for a distance of 177.42 feet to the
aforementioned westerly right-of-way of Alta Vista Street;
Thence with said right-of-way line, South 32000'00" East, for a
distance of 362.45 feet to the point of beginning, containing
approximately 1 .36 +/- acres and being subject to any
easements, restrictions, covenants, ordinances, or agreements
of record.
A map of the area boundaries is attached as Exhibit A.
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Zoning
The existing zoning is OR (Office Residential District). Exhibit B shows the
existing zoning districts. The property was rezoned from R-2 (Two-Family
Residential District) to OR (Office Residential District) on November 16, 2015
(Ordinance No. 71-15) to allow for the development of a senior housing
residence encompassing up to 60 dwellings with the required off-street
parking and green space.
Existing and Proposed Land Use
The property is currently an open space/playground site and has been since
the development of the Nativity Church site. The subject parcel is
approximately 1 .3 acres in size.
The proposed development will provide 56 units of senior housing and
include a mix of one and two bedroom units. Amenities will include on-site
management, senior services, a community room, fitness center, theater
room, business center, and picnic shelter.
Exhibit C identifies the existing primary land use for the proposed district.
Assessed Valuations and Owners of Records
The land is valued at $257,830 and buildings are valued at $3,480,000. The
property has a total gross assessed value of$3,737,830. The property is
currently owned by Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista St, Dubuque IA
52001 .
The proposed revitalization area proposed for development is related to
some of the property assessed. The proposed development is part of parcel
# 1025101003 owned by Church of the Nativity. This is a 1 .3 acre part of the
overall parcel that will be purchased and developed by MV Residential
Development. The remaining parcel will be retained by the Church of the
Nativity.
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City Services
This area is served by city services and there are no proposals for improving
or expanding services at this time. The area enjoys the same level of City
services as most other areas of the City.
Availability of Funding
The development of the property will be funded with Iowa Low Income
Housing Tax Credits, permanent debt, deferred developer fee, Iowa Finance
Authority Senior Revolving Loan, Workforce Housing Tax Credits,
Neighborworks America Funds, and owner contribution.
Revenue Bonds
There are no plans to issue revenue bonds for revitalization projects in this
area.
Relocation
No relocation is expected due to rehabilitation of the parcels identified for this
district since the parcel is currently vacant.
Should relocation occur as a result of rehabilitation in the proposed district,
the person(s) causing a qualified tenant to be displaced shall pay all of the
relocation costs of the tenant as a condition for receiving a tax-exemption
under Iowa Code Section 404.3. "Qualified tenant" shall mean the legal
occupant of a residential dwelling unit which is located within this designated
revitalization area and who has occupied the same dwelling unit continuously
since one year prior to the city's adoption of this plan pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 404.2.
Qualification of Areas
The University Lofts Urban Revitalization District Area is an open
space/playground on a relatively level corner lot on the northwest corner of
University Avenue and Alta Vista Street. The area is approximately 1 .3
acres in size. The area was formerly the location of Nativity Church's school
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playground, which was removed when the school closed a decade ago.
Since the closure, the campus has been underutilized.
The subject property is located in a mixed use area located at the
intersection of two existing public streets. Though not currently developed,
the University Lofts Urban Revitalization District Area is in a completely
developed portion of the city and is appropriate for new housing
development, compatible with the existing development pattern of the
surrounding property. The surrounding property is a mixture of single family
residential, multi-family residential, commercial, office and religious assembly
uses.
The development of new senior housing will provide the church with needed
financial resources to maintain the former school buildings, also on the
property, that have fallen into a disrepair due to their closure and ongoing
maintenance expenses. There is limited senior housing in the area and an
inadequate supply of affordable, decent and safe housing that meets the
needs of the elderly or disabled. Designating this area as an Urban
Revitalization Area will assist the provision of housing to an underserved
population of seniors needing affordable rents. The property tax exemption
will assist to make this project feasible.
Revitalization Program
Tax Exemption
a) Residential property, assessed as residential or assessed as commercial
property, if the commercial property consists of three or more separate
living quarters with at least seventy-five percent of the space used for
residential purposes, is eligible to receive a one hundred percent
exemption from taxation on the actual value added by the improvements.
The exemption is for a period of ten years. The property tax exemption
will be in accordance with the Code of Iowa, Chapter 404.3(4), providing
for a ten-year, 100% exemption of the actual value added by the
improvements.
b) "Qualified real estate" means real property, other than land, which is
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located in a designated revitalization area and to which improvements
have been added, during the time the area was so designated, which have
increased the actual value by at least fifteen percent., or at least ten
percent in the case of real property assessed as residential, or which
have, in the case of land upon which is located more than one building
and not assessed as residential property, increased the actual value of the
buildings to which the improvements have been made by at least fifteen
percent. "Qualified real estate" also means land upon which no structure
existed at the start of the new construction, which is located in a
designated revitalization area and upon which new construction has been
added during the time the area was so designated.
c) Property tax exemption shall be available only for 'improvements'.
"Improvements" include new construction on vacant land. "Actual value
added by improvements" means the actual value added as of the first year
for which the exemption was received. To qualify for exemption,
improvements to qualified real estate must increase the value of the
property by ten percent for real property assessed as residential property
or fifteen percent for land upon which is located more than one building
and not assessed as residential property, increase the actual value of the
buildings to which the improvements have been made by at least fifteen
percent.
d) Any improvements that were assessed before the area was officially
designated will not be eligible for exemption. Improvements begun prior to
one year prior to the area becoming designated will not be eligible for
exemption.
e) Improvements must result in that structure meeting applicable building,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other code requirements of the City
of Dubuque.
f) The actual value of the improvements must result in an increase in
assessed value as stated above in (b). Each year an application is made
for tax exemption, the assessed value must have increased in that year by
the required percentage.
g) The area shall become a Revitalization District commencing upon the
adoption of the ordinance approving this Revitalization District by the City
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Council. The designation of the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan
Area will remain in effect until the desired level of revitalization has been
attained, or for five (5) years, whichever occurs first. Upon repeal of the
ordinance establishing this revitalization area, all existing exemptions
would continue until their previously established expiration date.
Application Procedure
This area, upon designation, will follow the procedures for application and
granting of the property tax exemption within the City of Dubuque.
a) The property owner must apply for an exemption by February 1 sc of the
assessment year for which the exemption is first claimed, but not later
than the year in which all the improvements included in the project are first
assessed for taxation, or the following two assessment years, in which
case the exemption is allowed for the total number of years in the
exemption schedule. Upon the request of the owner, the governing body
of the City may provide by resolution that the owner may file an application
no later than February 1 of the tenth assessment year.
b) The application must contain, at a minimum, the following:
a. The nature of the improvements,
b. The cost of the improvements,
c. The actual or estimated date of completion, and
d. The tenants occupying the property as of the date of the City's
resolution adopting this plan.
c) The City reviews all applications to determine whether the improvement
project conforms to the revitalization plan, is within a designated area, and
if the improvements were made during the appropriate time period. If the
project meets all three criteria, the City shall forward the application to the
assessor by March 1 st, with a statement as to which exemption applies.
Applications for exemptions for succeeding years on approved projects
shall not be required.
d) The local assessor shall review each application by making a physical
review of the property, to determine if the improvements made increased
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the actual value of the qualified real estate by at least fifteen percent or
ten percent in the case of real property assessed as residential property.
If the assessor determines that the actual value of that real estate has
increased by at least the requisite percent, the assessor shall certify the
property valuation, determined pursuant to the tax exemption schedule, to
the County Auditor at the time of transmitting the assessment rolls. The
assessor shall notify the applicant of the determination, and the assessor's
decision may be appealed to the local board of review at the time
specified in Iowa Code. The property owner may also refile an application
in a subsequent year after additional improvements have been made.
e) After the tax exemption is granted, the assessor shall continue to grant the
tax exemption, with periodic physical review by the assessor, for the ten-
year time period specified in the tax exemption schedule.
f) An application for exemption received by February 1 in any year after the
year in which the improvement was completed and first assessed for
taxation, is a late application. Late application may be made in any year
up to the tenth year following completion of the improvement. The
exemption period will be the remainder of the ten year period, which
began upon completion of the improvement, except the total number of
years in the exemption schedule will be allowed if a claim for exemption is
filed within two years of the February 1 filing deadline.
Conclusion
The proposed urban revitalization district will assist the development of
affordable senior housing for vulnerable populations by providing needed
housing units for seniors in Dubuque. The construction of the building occurs
on the formerly tax-exempt site. After the ten-year abatement period lapses
on this project, the full assessed value of the rehabilitation property will go on
the tax rolls to the benefit of the entire community.
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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: February 05, 2016, and for which the charge is $17.79.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, PUBLIC HEARING
this day Of 20 University Lofts
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Plan
The Dubuque City
Council will hold a pub-
lic hearing on Monday
March 7, 2016 at 6:30
p.m.in the City Council
Chambers, 2nd Floor,
Historic,Federal Build-
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Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. street, Dubuque,i,Iowa
52001 to obtain com-
ments from citizens
relative to the pro-
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The Plan will establish
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for the purpose of af-
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hous-ing at the corner of Al-
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ments, including new
construction, to quali-
fied property within
the designated area
may receive a total or
partial exemption from
property: taxes for a
specified number of
years.
The University Lofts
Urban Revitalization
Area Plan is available
for public inspection in
the Office of the;City
Clerk at City Hall, 50
West 13th Street, Du-
buque,Iowa and on the i
City of Dubuque
website "www.eityofdu
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Comments regarding
the proposed Plan may
be submitted on or be-
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public hearing to the
City Clerk, 50 West
13th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa 52002 563-589-
4100 or etyclerk@cityof
dubuque.org.
Published this 5th day
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
THE MATTER OF THE
ADOPTION OF A
PROPOSED URBAN
REVITALIZATION
PLAN FOR UNIVER-
SITY LOFTS
Public notice is
hereby given that the
Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, will
hold a public hearing
on March 7, 2016, at
6:30 p.m., in the
Historic Federal
Building, 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa,
at which meeting the
City Council proposes
to take action on the
adoption of an urban
revitalization plan
designated as the
Urban Revitalization
Plan for University
Lofts (the "Plan")
under the authority of
Chapter 404, Code of
Iowa, as amended.
The property which
comprises the revital-
ization area within
which the Plan shall be
applicable is legally
described as:
Being part of a 5.48
acre tract currently
conveyed to Church of
the Nativity (current
Parcel ID#1025101003),
Dubuque County, Iowa,
and more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the
intersection of the
north right-of-way line
of University Avenue
with the westerly right-
of-way of Alta Vista
Street;
Thence from said
point of beginning,
with said north right-of-
way line, South
79400'00" West, for a
distance of 224.71 feet,
Thence leaving said
right-of-way line, on
the following three (3)
courses and distances:
1. North 9°00'00 West,
for a distance of 99.95
feet;
2. North 34°00'00"
West, for a distance of
190.96 feet;
3. North 58°00'00"
East, for a distance of
177.42 feet to the
aforementioned west-
erly right-of-way of
Alta Vista Street;
Thence with said right-
of-way line, South
32000'00" East, for a
distance of 362.45 feet
to the point of
beginning, containing
approximately 1.36 +/-
acres and being
subject to any ease-
ments, restrictions,
covenants, ordinances,
or agreements of
record. This legal
description is not
based on field verified
boundary or boundary
retracement survey;
Chapter 404, Code of
Iowa, as amended, and
the Plan authorize the
City to make property
tax exemptions for
property on which
improvements - have
been made.
Any persons inter-
ested may appear at
said meeting of the
City Council and pre-
sent evidence for or
against the adoption of
the Plan. The proposed
Plan is on file in the
office of the City Clerk
and available for public
inspection or copying
during regular office
hours.
Written comments
regarding the above
public hearings may be
submitted to the City
Clerk's Office on or
before said time of
public hearing at 50 W.
13th Street, or ctyclerk
@cityofdubuque.org.
At said time and place
of public hearings all
interested citizens and
parties will be given an
opportunity to be
heard for or against
said proposal.
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons need-
ing special assistance
or persons with special
accessibility needs
should contact the City,
Clerk's Office at (563)
589-4100 or TDD (563)
690-6678 at least 48
hours prior to the
meeting.
This notice is given by
order of the City
Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dated this 19th day of
February, 2016.
Kevin 5. Firnstahl, City
Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
1t 2/19