Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan Designation (Applewood IV) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 3.
ITEM TITLE: Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan Designation
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution
approving the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Lange
Estate Urban Revitalization Area and adoption of an
Ordinance establishing the Lange Estate Urban
Revitalization Area.
RESOLUTION Approving the adoption of an Urban
Revitalization Plan for the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization
Area
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2
Revitalization Areas, by adopting a new Section 11 Lange
Estate, establishing the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization
Area, and establishing requirements for qualifying property
owners
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: 1) Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s) 2) Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Lange Estate Urban Revitalizaton Plan Designation- City Manager Memo
MVM Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
Ordinance Ordinance
Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area Plan Supporting Documentation
Correspondence from Scott Kwiecinski, Horizon Supporting Documentation
Development
2016 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Awards Supporting Documentation
Suggested Motion Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Development of Affordable Senior Housing at the Applewood IV Project of
Horizon Development Group, Inc. and Adopting an Ordinance Designating
the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area
DATE: April 12, 2016
Housing and Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash recommends
the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area and adopt an Ordinance establishing the Lange
Estate Urban Revitalization Area.
The Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan provides for the construction of a 60-unit
planned residential housing development for seniors, Applewood IV. The planned
development is the fourth installment in a series of senior housing developments
Horizon has provided in the area. Horizon development is proposing a $9.2 million
dollar project utilizing private financing, state HOME Funds, Federal Home Loan Bank
Des Moines AHP, Tax Credit Equity, and Tax Abatement incentives to finance the
project. The urban revitalization tax exemption provides local support for the project,
which was awarded 2016 Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance
Authority on March 9, 2016.
1 concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
DATE: April 8, 2016
RE: Resolution Approving the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Development of Affordable Senior Housing at the Applewood IV Project of
Horizon Development Group, Inc. and Adopting an Ordinance Designating
the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area.
Introduction
This memorandum presents a review of the steps City Council has taken to establish
the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area. The memorandum recommends the City
Council adopt a resolution to establish the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area and
adopt an Ordinance establishing the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area.
Background
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 supports important city objectives such as historic
preservation, economic development and affordable housing development.
In order to implement establish the Urban Revitalization Area, the City followed criteria
and procedures for Chapter 404 of the Iowa Code. City Council adopted a resolution
finding the designation of the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary to
encourage needed housing and residential development on November 16, 2015. In
accordance with requirements under Chapter 404, the Lange Estate Urban
Revitalization plan was developed and made available for public review prior to a
public hearing. City code requires comment by the Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission (LRPAC) on any urban revitalization plan. The LRPAC reviewed the plan
at their February 17, 2016 meeting. City Council held the required public hearing on
March 7t1,
The development plan provides for the construction of a 60-unit planned residential
housing development for seniors, Applewood IV. The planned development is the
fourth installment in a series of senior housing developments Horizon has provided in
the area. Horizon development is proposing a $9.2 million dollar project utilizing
private financing, state HOME Funds, Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines AHP, Tax
Credit Equity, and Tax Abatement incentives to finance the project. The urban
revitalization tax exemption provides local support for the project, which was awarded
2016 Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance Authority on March 9,
2016.
Discussion
The City followed provisions and procedures of Chapter 404 for the preparation, public
comment period, and required number of public hearings prior to making the
recommendation to adopt the plan. The City did not receive a petition to hold a second
public hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan within the 30-day notice period
following the initial public hearing. At this time, City Council may proceed with the
adoption of the attached resolution approving the Plan and adopt the ordinance
designating the area.
Recommendation/Action Step
I recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Urban
Revitalization Plan for Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area. I also recommend the
City Council adopt the Ordinance establishing the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization
Area.
Prepared by: Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
cc. Maurice Jones
Laura Carstens
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RESOLUTION NO. 159-16
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AN URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE
LANGE ESTATE URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque (the City), Iowa on November
16, 2015 City Council approved Resolution No. 400-15, a resolution of finding that the
designation of the Lange Estate urban Revitalization Plan is necessary to encourage
needed housing and residential development providing safe, affordable housing for the
residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the property meets the criteria for Urban
Revitalization as defined in Section 404.1(5) of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, on January 19, 2016 the City reviewed a proposed Urban
Revitalization Plan (the Plan) for the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area, and
scheduled, by Resolution No, 15-15, a public hearing to be held on March 7th, 2016 on
the proposed adoption of the Plan; and
Whereas, on February 17, 2016, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
reviewed the plan and provided comment to City Council at the public hearing; and
Whereas, the City ordered the Clerk to publish notice of a public hearing on the
Plan to be held on March 7, 2016 oh the proposed adoption of the Plan; and
Whereas the City Clerk published the notice of public hearing on February 19,
2016; and
Whereas owners of record were notified by ordinary mail at least thirty days prior
to the public hearing; and
Whereas, the City has held the required public hearing after the required 30 day
review period, and has not received a valid petition requesting a second public hearing
with in thirty days after the public hearing held on March 7, 2016;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Urban Revitalization Plan for Lot Two of Lange Estate in the County
of Dubuque, City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, known as
the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18 day of April, 2016t
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ORDINANCE NO. 12-16
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVENUE AND
TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZATION AREAS, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION
11 LANGE ESTATE, ESTABLISHING THE LANGE ESTATE URBAN REVITALIZATION
AREA, AND ESTABLISHING REQURIEMENTS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY
OWNERS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2 is hereby
amended by adding the following:
3-2-11: Lange Estate
The area hereinafter described is hereby designated as the Lange Estate Urban
Revitalization Area in accordance with the code of Iowa:
Lot Two of Lange Estate in the County of Dubuque, IA City of Dubuque, City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Section 2. The Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan as attached to this ordinance
is hereby adopted and approved and the properties within said described area shall be
subject to the provisions of said plan.
Section 3. That the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan shall hereafter be on file
in the city clerk's office, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4.. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this
Ordinance on or after April 18, 2016, provided that the City Clerk prior to that date has
received no valid petition requesting a second public hearing, and in the event such petition
has been received, then this Ordinance shall be null and void.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of April 20
CRi W. Jogs, Mayor Pro -Tem
Ke in, '. Firnstahl, 6-'ity Clerk
Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan
For Designation April 18, 2016
Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
TheArea ...............................................................................................................................................3
Availabilityof Funding......................................................................................................................4
RevenueBonds ..................................................................................................................................4
Relocation............................................................................................................................................4
Qualificationof Areas.......................................................................................................................5
RevitalizationProgram .....................................................................................................................5
ApplicationProcedure......................................................................................................................7
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................8
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LANGE ESTATE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
For Designation April 18, 2016
Introduction
The following plan describes certain provisions of the Iowa Urban Revitalization
Act and proposes the Lange Estate Urban 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 Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan will be based upon the need for the
encouragement of housing and residential development, as defined in 404.1 (5)
an area designated as appropriate for public improvements related to housing
and residential development, or construction of housing and residential
development, including single or multifamily housing.
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The Area
Location
Exhibit A identifies the location of the Revitalization District. The 2.76 acre
site to be included in the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area is located at
3275 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 , legally described as:
Lot Two of Lange Estate, in the City of Dubuque, IA
Zoning
Exhibit B shows the existing zoning districts. The existing zoning
classification is: Planned Unit Development with a PR Planned Residential
designation.
The City Council approved a zoning ordinance reclassifying the property
located at 3275 Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential
district to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PR Planned
Residential District Designation on September 21 , 2015 to permit
construction of a 60 —unit Senior Apartment Residence, Applewood IV.
Existing and Proposed Land Use
Exhibit C identifies the existing primary land use for the proposed district.
East of the subject parcel there is multi-family development from 3125 to
3225 Pennsylvania Avenue, single family and commercial uses along John F.
Kennedy. An unoccupied single family home is located on the parcel. The
existing structure will be removed and a 60-unit senior housing community
will be developed. The senior housing will provide a range of affordable rents
and amenities that include a community room, leasing office, exercise room,
and heated underground parking.
Assessed Valuations and Owners of Records
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The existing assessed valuation of the real estate in the Revitalization District
as of October 26, 2015 is $180,230. $96,740 is the Assessed Land Value,
$83,490 is the Assessed Dwelling Value. The 2015 Net Assessed Value is
based on a residential classification.
City Services
There are no current plans to expand or improve City services to this area.
Currently 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 mortgage, State HOME Funds, Federal
Home Loan Bank Des Moines AHP, deferred development fee, and Tax
Credit Equity.
Revenue Bonds
There are no plans to issue revenue bonds for revitalization projects in this
area.
Relocation
No relocation is expected due to rehabilitation since the only structure on the
property 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.
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Qualification of Areas
The Lange Estate Urban Revitalization District Area, for purposes of this
initiative, is an area bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue to the south, and is
adjacent to the rear lot-lines of single-family residences along Carter Rd to
the north. Applewood Senior Housing Projects I, II, and III extend east along
Pennsylvania Avenue. To the west, zoning allows commercial property.
The proposed development of Applewood Phase IV Senior Housing Project
is a Planned Unit Development for a building with 60 residences. The
property had previously been used by the Lange Family as an orchard for
many years. The property around the Lange property has been developed
for single family residential, commercial, and the first three phases of
Applewood Senior Apartments.
Information provided by the City Assessor's Office indicates that this area
contains one single family residence valued at $180,230. The single-family
home in the proposed district is currently vacant and in a state of disrepair.
Revitalization Program
Tax Exemption
a) Property assessed as residential or multi-residential, or 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
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
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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 new construction within
the designated area. "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 designation of the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area will remain
in effect for five (5) years from designation. All existing exemptions will
continue until their previously established expiration date. Upon repeal of
the ordinance establishing this revitalization area, all existing exemptions
would continue until their previously established expiration date.
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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
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
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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 housing for vulnerable populations by providing needed housing
units for seniors in Dubuque. After the ten-year abatement period lapses on
these projects, 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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>> From: "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
>> Date: March 30, 2016 at 3:44:07 PM CDT
>> To: "Cindy Stein ha user" <Csteinha@citvofdubuciue.orci>
>> Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
>> Name: Scott Kwiecinski
>> Phone: 608-354-0820
>> Email: s.kwiecinski@horizondbm.com
>> City Department: City Council
>> Message: Dear Council Members,
My name is Scott Kwiecinski from Horizon Development Group,Inc., Madison,WI. Horizon also has a management
company with an office location of 1660 Embassy West Drive in Dubuque. Our company is proposing Applewood IV, a
60-unit senior housing community to be located at 3275 Pennsylvania Avenue. Horizon has been involved with the
development, construction,and property management of all three existing Applewood facilities. Applewood I&II
opened in the mid 1990's and Applewood III was finished in 2010.Applewood III leased up very quickly,and the
properties continue to perform extremely well,operating at or near 100%occupancy.Additionally,a wait list of
approximately 76 households is maintained for the overall community,demonstrating a very strong demand for
affordable senior housing at this location.Also, Horizon hosted a neighbor meeting in advance of our zoning
approval to gather input and address citizen questions. We are happy to have such a great turnout and support for
the project—neighbors are pleased with the existing housing and welcome the next phase.Applewood IV will be
financed similarly to previous phases and we are happy to report that the project was recently awarded tax credits by
Iowa Finance Authority. With approval of our financing application,we wanted to contact Council Members regarding
the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area that is absolutely necessary in order for the project to move forward and
will be considered for approval on April 18,2016. The Urban Revitalization Area will assist with tax abatement
incentives that are 1) critical to project financing and 2) part of our scoring commitment to Iowa Finance Authority.As
you are aware,the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LRPAC) reviewed the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization
Plan and found that it is"not entirely in compliance with the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan."In follow up
discussions with Community Development,I tried to discern what issues were discussed at the February 17,2016
LRPAC meeting that would generate this finding.It was described to me in general terms that the LRPAC was of the
opinion that 1) the revitalization area was not necessary to facilitate development at this location—that something
would occur there anyway and 2) there was already enough senior housing at this location. We respectfully disagree
with both points. The Lange Estate has been vacated since 2009 which allows ample time for alternative development
proposals to surface. Nothing has occurred at this location and the existing improvement is in a state of disrepair.
Additionally we feel there is more than adequate demand for an additional 60 units of senior affordable housing at
this location given occupancy and wait list information discussed above. Lastly, City of Dubuque staff supports the
creation of this revitalization area,see March 7,2016 City Council meeting agenda materials. I am contacting you to
see if there are any outstanding concerns at this time regarding the approval of the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization
Area. If any Council Members are considering voting against this on April 18th please feel free to contact me to
discuss in advance at 608-354-0820 or s.kwiecinski@horizondbm.com. Iowa Finance Authority requires that awarded
tax credit projects pay a reservation fee equal to 10%of their annual credit on or before April 8,2016. For Applewood
IV, Horizon will need to pay$67,000 in nonrefundable fees by this date to secure the tax credits.We are willing and
able to do this but wanted to make sure there are no outstanding concerns at this time regarding the creation of the
urban revitalization area that will support our project.Again, please feel free to contact me in advance of April 8th
(more than 10 days before the council meeting) if you are considering voting no on this topic. We are excited to
begin work on this $9.8 million project and appreciate your support.
Scott Kwiecinski Horizon Development Group,Inc.
Dubuque Planning Services Department
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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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The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Area Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Introduction
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the proposed Marquette Hall
Urban Revitalization Area Plan. The plan will create an urban revitalization area at the
former Sacred Heart Elementary School located at 2222 Queen Street to allow property tax
exemption for affordable senior apartments.
Background
The plan provides for construction of 28 affordable senior apartments. The historic school
will be rehabilitated and adapted to provide affordable senior housing in the North End
Neighborhood of Dubuque. 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
Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Area Plan is in compliance with the City of Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan and will satisfy many of the fiscal needs of the City of Dubuque down
the road.
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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February 22, 2016
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Introduction
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the proposed Paragon
Square Urban Revitalization Area Plan. The plan will create an urban revitalization area at
the former Holy Ghost Assisi School and convent at 2887 and 2901 Central Avenue to allow
property tax exemption for affordable senior housing.
Background
The plan provides for construction of 29 apartments. The historic buildings will be
rehabilitated and adapted to provide affordable senior housing. 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
Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area Plan is consistent with the City of Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan and recommends City Council accept it.
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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