Minutes-05/18/2005

Nieman said the original concept plan had the Oakdale Boulevard cutting across the tree area, the trees would be lost if the road were moved southward. The R- 2 zone had been considered for the intersection area of Oakdale and Roberts Ferry because the city is looking to reduce the number of residential driveways exiting into Oakdale. The street will not be a conventional residential area with 8 to 10 driveways per block dumping into the street. The planned R- 2 could have one exit onto Oakdale, and the R-2 vehicles would not exit thru the R- 1 areas of the subdivision. It was thought this might be a good solution to making a buffer along the intersect of Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road. Bob Reihman agreed that saving the tree area would be an asset to the area, but he hoped to see the area remain R- 1 single family. Citizen explained that builders in North Liberty had problems with not picking up mud and debris during building projects, and hoped the developer would impress upon builders the importance of keeping things picked up. Nieman explained that it would not be his intention to ruin or cause discomfort for the neighborhood during the construction time. He would consider R-2 zoning for Lot 48 in an effort to keep this plan moving forward. Attorney Greenleaf explained that the city could consider refusal of the R 2. 5 zone and approve a less dense zone of R 2 ( duplex) for the area. In the subdivider' s agreement with the preliminary plat the number of units could be prescribed. The current sketch presented by Frederick shows nine duplex across the lot. The city could limit the number to no more than a desired number within the subdivider' s agreement. Nieman explained that the entire area was benefited by Oakdale and at present the city has no way to recollect even a portion of this benefit to assist with the city costs involved. The collector level costs for the street will be paid by the developer. Costs included in city upgrades will be paid by the city. Mr. Ruppert a nearby neighbor,did not see that this new road was to be any benefit to him, and thought it would be better if the road were further southward. Bartels said he didn' t know where the idea of R- 1 for the area came from, the city had no laws for R- 1 here. Bartels said any new owner of property can come in and ask for a change in zone any time. Gericke thought that the area had been marked R- 1 in the Future Land Use Map for the city: Gericke asked if the developer might be able to build a new single family dwelling that is attached in linear manner as is the new fashion in Iowa City. Dils commented that the kind of plan mentioned by Gericke would most likely create a higher residential density than an R-2 ( duplex) zoning because of reduced setback