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Iowa City church’s rezoning hearing in Chauncey development plan set for Oct. 12
IOWA CITY - The case between Trinity Episcopal Church and the Iowa City Council over the city's rezoning to allow for the construction of the Chauncey tower will be settled Oct. 12.
That's the date scheduled for the one-hour hearing to discuss the church's petition for writ of certiorari filed in June against the council for their approval of the Chauncey rezoning.
The case involves two matters: whether the city complied with Iowa Code in their rezoning in relation to the comprehensive plan, and whether the city complied with a state law that requires a supermajority vote of approval when 20 percent of surrounding property owners oppose a rezoning.
Marc Moen, lead developer with The Chauncey, said last month that work on the 15-story tower has been placed on hold until a ruling is reached.
The newest rendering of the proposed Chauncey high-rise development in downtown Iowa City. The plan has now been scaled back to 15 stories, from an original 20-story proposal. (image via City of Iowa City)
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