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January 22, 2019
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Community Police Review Board: December 11
Final/Approved
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — December 11, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Don King called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Monique Green, Latisha McDaniel, Orville Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Selmer
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Pat Ford, Staff Chris Olney
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Chief Matherly, Sgt. Scott Stevens
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Galpin, seconded by Townsend, to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 11/13/18
• ICPD General Orders 99-10 (Domestic Violence)
• ICPD General Orders 00-05 (Off -Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest)
• ICPD General Orders 90-03 (Personal Appearance and Uniform Regulations)
• ICPD General Orders 13-01 (Chaplain Program)
• ICPD General Orders 00-06 (Special Purpose Vehicles)
• ICPD General Orders 00-01 (Search and Seizure)
• ICPD General Orders 17-01 (Polygraph)
Discussion: Members had questions regarding General Orders, which Chief Matherly was able to
answer.
Motion carried, 4/0, Selmer absent.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
ICPD General Orders 99-01 Domestic Violence — Police Sgt. Scott Stevens gave a summary of what
the (ODARA) Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment Form is and how the police department uses
it as a reporting tool.
Proposed Ordinance Change Memo - Olney stated that the item will be scheduled for the December
18th City Council work session at 5:00 p.m. for further discussion. Comments (either from the Chair or a
representative from the Commission) will be welcome at the meeting. King said he is unable to attend
and asked for volunteers. Townsend and Galpin volunteered to attend.
King suggested that the Board consider removing Item 11 of the proposed ordinance change memo
that was submitted to Council as it was already an option to hire an investigator. Ford clarified that the
Board currently has the option of hiring an independent investigator when Level of Review is set prior to
issuing a public report.
The Board discussed the benefits of being able to meet with the Police Chief prior to issuing the public
report. Townsend felt the memo should remain as it was written.
CPRB
December 11, 2018
Page 2
Motion by Townsend, seconded by Galpin, to leave item 11 as it was written in the proposed ordinance
change memo submitted to Council.
Motion carried, 4/0, Selmer absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None.
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
Olney reminded the Board that the deadline to register for the voluntary Board Commission Training
101 was Thursday, December 13tH
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• January 8, 2019, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• February 12. 2019, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• March 12, 2019, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• April 9, 2019, 6:00 PM, IC Public Library (Community Forum)
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by Townsend, seconded by Galpin.
Motion carried, 4/0, Selmer absent.
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 P.M.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2017-2018
(Meeting Date)
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
TERM
12/7
1/9/18
2/13/18
3/19/18
4/17/18
4/23/18
5/8/18
6/12/18
7/23/18
8/21/18
9/11/18
10/9/18
11/13/18
12/11/18
NAME
EXP.
Donald
7/1/19
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
King
Monique
7/1/20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Galpin
Orville
7/1/20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Townsend
Latisha
7/1/21
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X
O
X
McDaniel
Royceann
7/1/21
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X
O/E
X
O/E
X
O/E
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Porter
David
7/1/21
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
O
X
O
Selmer
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
Item Number: 5.b.
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January 22, 2019
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Parks & Recreation Commission: December 12
CITY OF IOWA CITY
���MEMORANDUM
Date: December 17, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Staff Member of Parks & Recreation Commission
Re: Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission
At their December 12, 2018 meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission made the following
recommendation to the City Council:
Moved by Fett, seconded by Russell, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to
Council as follows: 1) the current distribution of various playground surfaces is adequate; 2)
inclusivity and accessibility issues, however, should be reviewed on a regular basis; and 3) the
review should include the consideration of a variety of features to address inclusivity and
accessibility issues. The Council should know that the Commission is committed to review issues
relating to the inclusivity and accessibility of local parks on at least an annual basis. Passed 7-0
(Hamann & Laurian Absent).
Additional action (check one)
X No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action
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IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES APPROVED
DECEMBER 12, 2018
RECREATION CENTER — MEETING ROOM B
Members Present: Suzanne Bentler, Steve Bird, Wayne Fett, Ben Russell, Angie Smith, Jamie
Venzon, Joe Younker
Members Absent: Cara Hamann, Lucie Laurian
Staff Present: Brad Barker, Zac Hall, Juli Seydell Johnson
Others Present: Ellen Sweet
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Younker called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action):
Moved by Fett, seconded by Russell, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to
Council as follows: 1) the current distribution of various playground surfaces is adequate - 2)
inclusivity and accessibility issues, however, should be reviewed on a regular basis, and 3) the review
should include the consideration of a variety of features to address inclusivity and accessibility issues
The Council should know that the Commission is committed to review issues relating to the inclusivity
and accessibility of local parks on at least an annual basis. Passed 7-0 (Hamann & Laurian Absent)
OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Bentler, seconded by Fett, to approve the November 14, 2018 minutes as written. Passed
7-0 (Hamann & Laurian absent).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
PLAYGROUND SURFACES — ZAC HALL
In January of 2018 Hall presented to the Commission a report on playground accessibility. The three
system -wide priorities outlined in the master plan include: (1) maintain fall -zone surfaces; (2) provide
accessible picnic tables; (3) provide parking, truncated curb ramps and paths to park amenities. He also
reported at that time that the 2018 park projects would include the addition of accessible pathways to
amenities within Pheasant Hill, Highland, and Mercer Parks. At that time, Commission requested a map
showing playground locations and the surface type at each one. Hall has been in contact with the Iowa City
School District regarding their playground surface testing. Seydell Johnson pointed out that the engineered
wood fiber surfacing is ADA compliant. Hall shared a map showing most playgrounds in Iowa City (map
attached). He explained that the black dots on the map designate those playgrounds that have a wood fiber
surface while the yellow dots are those that have a rubberized surface. The red dots designate the school
playgrounds. This map shows approximately 44 playgrounds with 34 of those owned by the City of Iowa
City. Hall found a there to be a deficiency of rubberized playground surfaces on the west side of Iowa City,
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however, with the Willow Creek upgrades, including ADA accessibility to the playground and the addition
of rubberized surfacing, this deficiency will be eliminated.
Seydell Johnson asked the Commission for their input on the use of various surfaces of playgrounds in Iowa
City of if they would prefer more be replaced with a solid surface. Younker asked if staff has an idea of
when parks are scheduled for upgrades. Seydell Johnson stated that one per quadrant per year is the plan.
However, she explained, that does not mean that they will be all have a poured playground surface. She
noted that the budget is based on the cost for wood fiber surfacing, although some parks are better suited
for a poured surface due to their topography. Hall added that rubberized material is ever-changing to meet
accessibility requirements. He pointed out that the Ped Mall surface has been replaced three times since its
initial installation. He said that the upgrades to Villa and Creekside Parks playgrounds will include paths
and ramps to and from the playground and sidewalk. Seydell Johnson had the opportunity today to see the
plan for Willow Creek Park. She noted that in one of the concepts there is an area of play -equipment
(musical instruments) that will not require a fall -safe surface. Smith noted that the playground at the U of I
Hospital is not included in the map and suggested that doing so may impact the overall results of their
findings. Younker suggested that this item be placed on the agenda annually.
Seydell Johnson mentioned that the Council has requested a recommendation from the Commission on how
to proceed. Fett asked if Council had a budget prediction for these projects.Venzon asked if this was
something that could be reviewed and discussed as each park comes up for renovation rather than looking
at the entire system as a whole. Seydell Johnson said that staff currently looks at each playground site by
site to determine what is the best surface solution for the park.
Moved by Fett, seconded by Russell, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to
Council as follows: 1) the current distribution of various playground surfaces is adequate; 2)
inclusivity and accessibility issues, however, should be reviewed on a regular basis, and 3) the review
should include the consideration of a variety of features to address inclusivity and accessibility issues.
The Council should know that the Commission is committed to review issues relating to the inclusivity
and accessibility of local parks on at least an annual basis. Passed 7-0 (Hamann & Laurian Absent).
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN — ZAC HALL
Hall reported that in 2015 the department began the process of creating a tree inventory of the city trees. In
December of 2016, Plan -It Geo was hired to begin the process. That inventory was complete in the Spring
of 2018. The next step was to develop a management plan. Plan -It Geo was again hired to assist in the
process. Hall provided an overview of the management plan to the Commission. Of note is that the
inventory shows there to be 25,451 street trees, 19,563 park trees, and 4,972 planting sites within the city.
There are 66 genera and 178 species of trees with the top species, at 8%, being the silver maple. He reported
that the ash tree count is 3,515 (2,300 along streets and 1,215 in the parks). He talked about the benefits of
city managed trees, reporting that staff and Plan -It -Geo staff reviewed an ordinance to provide urban forest
goals, recommendations and strategies. Hall distributed a 46 -page report as well as appendices to
Commission of the Urban Forest Management Plan Commission members were asked to review the report
and contact staff with any comments, questions and to be prepared to make an official recommendation at
the January meeting. Younker asked what the commission could do to help with the education component
of the plan. She noted that the newly formed Tree Committee will likely assist with that. Hall reported that
staff is moving forward with notification of neighborhoods regarding EAB efforts. This will include
notification of home owners, property owners, as well as tenants. To see the overview, as well as the entire
Urban Forest Management Plan, please go to www.icgov.org/masterplan.
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REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF
Parks & Recreation Director — Juli Seydell Johnson:
• Project dates: Seydell Johnson reported that some projects are wrapping up for the winter and
will begin again in the spring. She also reported that Happy Hollow is nearing completion and that
work on a shelter at Riverfront Crossings continues with workers placing a tent over the area
allowing them to do so.
• Riverfront Crossings Grand Opening Celebration: Staff has begun planning for the grand opening
celebration of Riverfront Crossings on July 20, 2018. Commission will be kept apprised as plans
progress.
• Events: Seydell Johnson noted that the Robert A. Lee Recreation building has been very busy
recently with the second of two Holiday Farmers Markets held this past weekend and reported that
they were both well attended.
Recreation Division Superintendent — Brad Barker:
• Winter/Spring Activity Registration: Barker reported that registration for winter/spring activities
began today and went smoothly.
• Equity Impact Efforts: Barker shared that Recreation staff is working with the College of Public
Health and the Healthy LifeStars program. The LifeStar challenge motivates and teaches kids
how to live an active and healthy life. The program will bring in 60 elementary age children from
Alexander Elementary to participate in 30 minutes of swimming lessons and 30 minutes of
healthy living education. Staff is also working on another initiative to get kids outdoors by
organizing a three-day camp. Both are free.
• Hiring Processes: Barker is working with staff to standardize forms and the process when
bringing on new staff, making sure that all supervisors are providing them with the same
materials and information.
• Donation Requests: Barker is working towards creating a form to track donations requests and
what items those include.
• Affiliate Agreements: Barker is working to standardize the contracts with affiliate groups.
• ActiveNet Agreement Review: Barker explained that ActiveNet is the online registration and
reservation program used by the department. Barker is reviewing the contract that was signed in
2012. Staff will be looking at and likely renegotiating this contract. He will keep Commission
informed of the details.
Parks Division Superintendent — Zac Hall
• Fall/Winter Tasks: Hall reported that due to the lack of snow, Parks staff has been able to help
with other tasks, both within the Parks Division, and the Streets and Refuse Divisions, Both Parks
and Streets staff have been assisting with creek cleanup.
• Prairie Burns: Staff continues with the prairie burn process, the most recent burn taking place at
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. The goal is to complete 12 acres of prairie burn each year,
However, this year staff has been able to complete 25 acres of burn.
• Staff Certifications: Hall reported that staff member Tyler Baird, Horticulturist, recently
completed and passed the NRPA Parks and Recreation Professional exam. Another staff
member, Steve Erickson, recently went through the commercial track master garden program and
is now certified as well.
Other Projects: Parks staff is working to convert two baseball fields into soccer fields at the
Kickers complex.
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Bird mentioned the lack of trash receptacles along paths in the parks. Hall noted that this is intentional as
the department is encouraging recycling rather than disposing of items in the parks. Bentler asked if staff
has found there to be more littering in the parks since removing the bins. Hall said staff has not found that
to be the case. Hall is working with Jane Wilch, Iowa City Recycling Coordinator, and Lyndsey Kent,
Parks & Recreation Event and Communications Supervisor, in developing signage to educate the public
of this effort.
CHAIRS REPORT:
Younker announced that Commission Members Wayne Fett and Lucie Laurian's terms expire at the end
of December. He thanked Fett for his insight and thoughtful discussion. Although Laurian was absent,
Younker praised her for her pointed questions and follow-up over the years, further stating that they will
both be missed. Two new members, Brianna Wills and Lucas Foelsch, will join the Commission in
January.
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ATENDA ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Bentler, seconded by Smith, to adiourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Motion passed 7-0
(Hamann & Laurian absent).
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused
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12/31/20
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Bentler
Steve Bird
12/31/21
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wayne Fett
12/31/18
X
O/E
X
X
NM
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
Cara
12/31/19
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
O/E
Hamann
Lucie
12/31/18
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
Laurian
Ben Russell
12/31/21
X
O/E
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Angie Smith
12/31/21
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Jamie
12/31/20
O/E
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Venzon
Joe Younker
12/31/19
X
X
X
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NM
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NM = No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum
* = Not a member now
Item Number: 5.c.
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Planning & Zoning Commission: December 20
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 4, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner
Re: Recommendations from Planning & Zoning Commission
At their January 3, 2019 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the December 20,
2018 minutes with the following recommendation to the City Council:
1. By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of REZ18-
00021, an application for rezoning of approximately 0.56 acres of property located at 416
Reno Street from Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8) to Medium
Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8) with a Historic District Overlay (OHD).
2. By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of REZ18-
00023 an application submitted by Joe Dan Coulter for a rezoning of approximately of
1.73 acres of property located 1818 N. Dubuque Street from Low Density Single -Family
Residential Zone (RS -5) to Low Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -5) with a
Historic District Overlay (OHD).
3. By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of approval
of CZ18-00003 an application submitted by Joseph and Nancy Sladek for a rezoning
from County Highway Commercial (CH) to County Agriculture (A) for approximately 1.55
acres of property located at 4548 Sioux Avenue SE.
4. By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of ZCA18-
00004 Amendments to Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code related to minor
amendments to address inconsistencies and clarify requirements.
Additional action (check one)
No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action Done
MINUTES FINAL
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
D E C E M B E R 2 0, 2018 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin Max
Parsons, Mark Signs
MEMBERS ABSENT: Billie Townsend
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett
OTHERS PRESENT: Joe D. Coulter
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of REZ18-00021 an
application for rezoning of approximately 0.56 acres of property located at 416 Reno Street from
Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8) to Medium Density Single -Family
Residential Zone (RS -8) with a Historic District Overlay (OHD).
By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of REZ18-00023 an
application submitted by Joe Dan Coulter for a rezoning of approximately of 1.73 acres of
property located 1818 N. Dubuque Street from Low Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -
5) to Low Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -5) with a Historic District Overlay (OHD).
By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of approval of CZ18-
00003 an application submitted by Joseph and Nancy Sladek for a rezoning from County
Highway Commercial (CH) to County Agriculture (A) for approximately 1.55 acres of property
located at 4548 Sioux Avenue SE.
By a vote of 6-0 (Townsend absent) the Commission recommends approval of ZCA18-00004
Amendments to Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code related to minor amendments to address
inconsistencies and clarify requirements.
K1natexeIN1:11A
Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA.
None.
Planning and Zoning Commission
December 20, 2018
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REZONING ITEM (REZ18-00021):
Discussion of an application submitted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a
rezoning of approximately 0.56 acres of property located at 416 Reno Street from Medium
Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8) to Medium Density Single -Family Residential
Zone (RS -8) with a Historic District Overlay (OHD).
Russett noted this is a proposed rezoning for a potential local landmark, it is the Albert J. and
Alice E. Borts house at 416 Reno Street. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and
approved the proposed landmark designation at their last meeting on December 13, 2018.
Russett showed a map of the area, the property is just south of the Reno Park on Reno Street,
she also showed a zoning map of the area, the area is zoned single-family residential both RS -5
and RS -8. Russett showed some photographs of the home, the house was built in 1898 in the
Queen Anne Style. The Borts' family included David Borts, a prominent Iowa City builder
responsible for several Iowa City university and public buildings, including the Old Science
Building (now known as Calvin Hall). David Borts may have been the builder of the house. The
house is unique in that it is a Queen Anne built of brick and not of wood. Russett explained the
Planning & Zoning Commission's role in this process is to ensure the rezoning is consistent with
the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff did a review and believes it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan based on the policies in both the Central District Plan and the Historic
Preservation Plan which aims to preserve the City's historic resources.
Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00021, an application to designate 416 Reno Street as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8)
to RS -8 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP).
Hensch remarked how impressed he was with the Staff report, particularly all the information
prepared for the Historic Preservation Commission, he also appreciated the note in the Staff
report explaining the Planning & Zoning Commission's role which was to review the proposed
designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements
and plans for renewal of the area involved.
Dyer questioned the role of the National Trust in this application. Russet explained that the
National Trust is working on purchasing the property from the current owner and working on a
national register district nomination for the property
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Hensch closed the public hearing.
Signs moved to recommend approval of REZ18-00021, an application for rezoning of
approximately 0.56 acres of property located at 416 Reno Street from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8) to Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone
(RS -8) with a Historic District Overlay (OHD).
Parsons seconded the motion.
Hensch noted this application is straight -forward and will preserve the historic resources in the
community. Signs agreed.
Planning and Zoning Commission
December 20, 2018
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A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0. (Townsend absent)
REZONING ITEM (REZ18-00023):
Discussion of an application submitted by Joe Dan Coulter for a rezoning of approximately
1.73 acres of property located 1818 N. Dubuque Street from Low Density Single -Family
Residential Zone (RS -5) to Low Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -5) with a Historic
District Overlay (OHD).
Russett noted this application is also a proposed local landmark designation, it is the Dr. H.H.
and Sylvilla Jacobsen House located at 1818 North Dubuque Street. The Historic Preservation
Commission also reviewed this application at their December 13, 2018 meeting and
recommended approval. Russett showed maps with the location of the home, it is on North
Dubuque Street on the east side of the road just south of Foster Road, it is currently zoned RS -5
single-family residential. Russett showed photographs of the home to the Commission. The
home was built in 1929 in the Arts and Craft Style, it is a stone cottage and the craftsman style of
Arts and Craft which typically incorporated locally and natural materials into the construction.
Russett reiterated the Planning and Zoning Commission's role is to ensure consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan in both the North District Plan and Historic Preservation Plan outlined goals
in preserving historic resources.
Staff recommends approval of REZ18-00023, an application to designate 1818 North Dubuque
Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Low Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -5) to RS -5 with a Historic Preservation Overlay (RS- 5/OHP).
Hensch asked if there was any controversy on either of these applications with the Historic
Preservation Commission. Russett asserted there was not. Hensch asked because it was more
in that Commission's role to know the historic value of these properties.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Joe D. Coulter (1818 North Dubuque Street) is the current owner of the property and noted the
process he went through with the City when Dubuque Street was to be raised. He stated he is
just the second owner of this house, he has lived there since 1986, he has all the original plans
for the home and even the interior of the house is still mostly original. Coulter would like to
preserve this house, noting the Englert Beer Cave is located on his property. He also noted in
the application is a letter from his neighbor who lives in the Englert house.
Hensch asked if all the stone and rock used for the house quarried locally. Coulter said the
stonework was done by a fellow known as the "old swede" who was from Toddville and that is
where he brought the rock from. Hensch asked if the garage was contemporaneous in
construction with the house. Coulter said it is, and noted at the time it would have cost $800 to
put in an elevator from the garage to the house. When he bought the house there was a big
crack in the garage and he had it redone by Country Stone Masons in keeping with the original
style. Hensch asked how the garage is accessed from the house. Coulter stated there are 52
steps from the garage up to the house, he said there is another driveway that goes up the hill
and another buried garage at the top of that driveway
Planning and Zoning Commission
December 20, 2018
Page 4 of 8
Dyer asked if Coulter has applied for a listing on the National Registry. Coulter said he has not
but is thinking seriously about doing so, noting it is a complicated process.
Parsons asked if the garage suffered any damage from the 1993 or 2008 floods. Coulter said it
did not, there was flood waters in the garage but no permanent damage.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Parsons moved to recommend approval of REZ18-00023 an application submitted by Joe
Dan Coulter for a rezoning of approximately of 1.73 acres of property located 1818 N.
Dubuque Street from Low Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -5) to Low Density
Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -5) with a Historic District Overlay (OHD).
Martin seconded the motion.
Hensch noted his comments are duplicates of the last application and added he has admired this
house for decades driving by.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0. (Townsend absent)
FRINGE AREA REZONING ITEM (CZ18-00003):
Discussion of an application submitted by Joseph and Nancy Sladek for a rezoning from County
Highway Commercial (CH) to County Agriculture (A) for approximately 1.55 acres of property
located at 4548 Sioux Avenue SE.
Russett noted this is a proposed rezoning in the fringe area, which is within two miles of the City,
but not located within the corporate limits of the City. Russett showed a map of the subject
property in relation to the corporate limits of Iowa City. It is located in Fringe Area B - outside of
the City's growth boundary. The property is currently zoned Highway Commercial and the
applicant is proposing to rezone it to Agriculture. The applicants submitted a site plan to show
how they wish to expand an existing machine shed and that will require a rezoning to Agriculture.
Russett stated the proposed rezoning is consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan, it is
not within one of the County's growth areas and the future land use map has this area identified
as appropriate for agriculture uses. She explained in the City's review of these rezonings in the
fringe area they use a Fringe Area Agreement to make sure the rezoning is consistent with the
policies in the fringe area. The Fringe Area Agreement is a component of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Based on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement, which state that agricultural uses
are preferred in this area, staff would recommend approval of this rezoning.
Parsons asked if there was any discussion on updating the Fringe Area Agreement as after a
previous application there was conversation of needing to do so. Russett said they have met
with County Staff regarding a review and hope to move forward with updating the Fringe Area
Agreement.
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Signs questioned how this area would be zoned Highway Commercial in the first place. Russett
is unsure.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one he closed the public hearing
Parsons moved approval of CZ18-00003 an application submitted by Joseph and Nancy
Sladek for a rezoning from County Highway Commercial (CH) to County Agriculture (A) for
approximately 1.55 acres of property located at 4548 Sioux Avenue SE.
Signs seconded the motion.
Hensch noted there doesn't seem to be anything controversial about this application, it seems
logical.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0. (Townsend absent)
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ITEM (ZCA18-00004):
Discussion of Amendments to Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code related to minor
amendments to address inconsistencies and clarify requirements.
Russett noted over the past several months staff has kept a list of minor amendments that need
to be made to the zoning code. There have been multiple meetings between staff members in
Neighborhood and Development Services, including: building inspectors, planners, and code
enforcement staff. The purpose of these meetings was to clarify the changes that need to be
made and why, resulting in a list of minor amendments.
The proposed ordinance would result in six minor amendments related to design review of
sidewalk cafes, minor modification for general educational facilities, alcohol sales in intensive
commercial zones, payment of in -lieu fees for parking reductions, parking drive widths, and
definitions for "Bed and Breakfasts".
With regards to the design review of sidewalk cafes, they are currently allowed in the Central
Business District and within Riverfront Crossings. The Code currently requires these are subject
to Staff design review. After the City started allowing sidewalk cafes, they developed a sidewalk
cafe policy and sidewalk cafe regulations. These policies and regulations address requirements
such as safety and consistency with the existing context of the neighborhood so design review is
no longer needed. Therefore the proposed amendment would remove the design review
requirement for sidewalk cafes and eliminates that current inconsistency.
The next amendment is related to minor modifications needed for general educational facilities.
General educational facilities are grade schools, high schools, anything below the university
level. Currently there is an inconsistency in the Code where one section states a minor
modification is needed for a building expansion of less than 500 square feet for a general
educational facility and then there is another section of the Code that says these small
expansions are allowed by right. The proposed amendment is to allow these small additions
without a minor modification to eliminate this inconsistency, which would also make the process
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easier and more streamlined for these small improvements.
The next proposed change is related to alcohol oriented sales in the intensive commercial zones.
Currently the Code only allows alcohol sales in the intensive commercial zone if it is associated
with a gas station. In 2013 there was an ordinance amending the uses permitted in the intensive
commercial zone to be more similar to uses allowed in community commercial zones. With that
amendment the intensive commercial zone (CI -1) allowed restaurants and bars, medical and
dental offices and sales oriented retail but through that amendment it did not address alcohol
sales specifically. This was recently brought to the attention of Staff because they received an
application from a delivery service business that requested a liquor license in an intensive
commercial zone, but it would not be a gas station so they were not allowed a liquor license.
Staff feels this was an oversight when the Code was amended in 2013 not to address alcohol
related sales. The proposed amendment would remove the provisional use criteria in the
intensive commercial zone and allow those as a permitted use and clarify the intention of the
ordinance of 2013.
Next is alternatives to the minimum parking requirements, currently the Code outlines provisions
for parking reductions in the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Parking District. These parking
reductions, if approved, require the developer pay a "parking in -lieu fee" and the Code allows the
fee to be paid in either one installment or three annual payments. Typically the City requires
payment of other fees prior to the issuance of a building permit, so the three annual payment
option has caused some inefficient staff time because it is not consistent to how the City treats
other fees. With the proposed amendment Staff is proposing to eliminate the option of the three
annual payments and to require payment prior to issuance of a building permit bringing the fee
collection in line with other City fee collections.
The next amendment is related to parking and stacking space size. Currently the Zoning Code
specifies drive width for surface parking lots but it does not specify drive widths for structured
parking. The proposed amendment would clarify the drive width standards for surface parking
also apply to structured parking.
Lastly, definitions related to "Bed and Breakfasts", there is also another inconsistency in the
Code where the definitions in the zoning code currently states that both "Bed and Breakfast
Homestays" and "Bed and Breakfast Inns" are allowed in duplexes and another section where it
states these are only allowed in single-family residences. The proposed amendment would
clarify that "Bed and Breakfast Homestays" and " Bed and Breakfast Inns" are only allowed in
single-family residences, not in duplexes.
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend adoption of the draft
ordinance by the Iowa City City Council.
Signs asked what the difference is between "Bed and Breakfast Homestays" and "Bed and
Breakfast Inns". Russett explained it is the number of occupants, a Homestay is smaller than an
Inn.
Baker asked about the alcohol sales amendment, noting he is always curious where a change
request comes from (i.e. staff or an applicant), and asked if the GoPuff delivery business is
already in operation. Russett confirmed it is in operation. Hektoen noted the business does not
have a liquor license, they are operating under their business model. Baker stated then they
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opened business knowing they were not allowed to sell alcohol under the current zone. Russett
said they did not realize it because they did apply for a liquor license. Baker asked about the
provision for liquor to be allowed to be sold in gas stations, if that was changed in 2013. Russett
said the ability for gas stations to sell alcohol was prior to 2013, the amendment in 2013
expanded the uses allowed in intensive commercial zones, but this particular use was not
addressed. Baker asked if this has ever been an issue before for any other business and
Russett is not aware of another situation. Baker stated he has a problem with this amendment,
he has no problem with the way the ordinance is arranged now making it provisional for a very
narrow set of businesses, he does not see a compelling reason to expand the availability of
liquor licenses in these zones. He understands this amendment is part of a multi -amendment
agenda item and he will not vote against the overall changes, he just wanted to go on record that
if this was an independent amendment he would oppose it as he sees no reason to change how
the regulation is written now.
Hensch asked where the GoPuff Delivery business is located, Russett was unsure of the
address off hand but showed a zoning map and noted the gray areas are the intensive
commercial areas.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Hensch closed the public hearing.
Signs moved to recommend approval of ZCA18-00004 Amendments to Title 14, Zoning of
the Iowa City Code related to minor amendments to address inconsistencies and clarify
requirements.
Martin seconded the motion.
Hensch stated he does not have a problem with any of the amendments, he finds it ironical the
only place one can purchase alcohol is in an establishment designated for motor vehicles, noting
the irony.
Signs asked if Baker's general objection is to expanding the sale of alcohol. Baker confirmed.
Hensch acknowledged staff for going through and cleaning up the Code and noting
inconsistencies.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0. (Townsend absent)
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: OCTOBER 18, 2018
Baker was absent from the meeting so had questions on the overall discussion of trade-off and
bonuses given for preservation could be delegated to other certain zones, he didn't see any
discussion of any specific zones. He agrees with the overall concept but wondered about
discussion if a specific zone was more or less applicable for designation to the transfer. Hensch
said it was not discussed in that way, the concerns were being able to transfer within that district
or to other districts. Russett said the developer can request either a transfer of density or height.
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Hektoen said this conversation is not appropriate under this agenda item
A vote was taken and the meeting minutes of October 18, 2018 as corrected passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Attendance Policy: Hensch asked Russett to add this to the agenda so it could be discussed.
Russett included the bylaws in the agenda packet to remind everyone what the attendance policy
is and it states in the bylaws if any Commissioner has more than three unexcused absences they
could be removed from the Commission pursuant to City Council vote. Hensch stated his
concern was when the last meeting had to be cancelled due to lack of a quorum he wanted to
make sure that is not a recurring activity.
City Council request for consult regarding proposed transfer of development rights
ordinance for historic properties: Russett said the City Council held a public hearing on the
proposed ordinance and they could not get enough votes to support the ordinance moving
forward. In those situations Council will request a consult with Planning and Zoning (when
Council disagrees with Planning and Zoning) and the Commission has the option to have a
consult or not regarding this topic. Baker asked what the Council objections were. Russett said
there was concerns about the complexity of the ordinance and whether it would be an effective
incentive for preserving historic resources, there was concern about the process, it not being
certain, there is also concern about additional density and additional height in some areas of the
City. Hensch noted he finds it curious Council asked the Commission to look at the ordinance,
the Commission did and then Council didn't want to do it. Therefore Hensch doesn't see a point
for a consult, there is nothing the Commission can say to make it less complex, it is what it is. If
Council wants the whole issue reworked so it is simpler and follows more what their will is then
that can happen at the staff level and brought forward again. Martin agreed. Baker noted his
concern was when he looked at one of the areas he felt the last thing needed was an increase in
density in that area (South Johnson Street area).
Baker asked if the Commission would object if he expressed his individual concern on that
particular issue to Council members. Hensch said that is fine as an individual concern but not as
a Commission concern.
Signs said he feels the Commission did touch on the idea of what happens if, but doesn't recall a
solid compelling concern. Hensch agrees.
The Commission agreed to no consultation with Council on this subject
Adjournment:
Parsons moved to adjourn.
Signs seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2018
KEY:
X = Present
O = Absent
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-- = Not a Member
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617
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916
9120
10/18
12/20
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Minutes
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission
October 22, 2018 — 5:30 P.M.
City of Iowa City Cable TV Office, 10 S. Linn St. - Tower Place, Level 3A
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 5:35 P.M.
Members Present: Matthew Brenton, Paul Gowder, James Pierce
Members Absent: Kyla Paterson
Staff Present: Ty Coleman
Others Present: Bond Drager
Recommendations to Council: None
Approval of Minutes:
Gowder moved and Pierce seconded a motion to approve the September 24, 2018 minutes as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Announcements of Commissioners:
Brenton said that the City Clerk had sent a message for those interested in engaging the
community as part of the 2020 Census effort. He said there were introductory meetings
scheduled for October 29 and November 1, 2018. Brenton said that if any of the commissioners
were interested in attending or wanted more information, they should contact Ty Coleman at the
City's Cable TV Office.
Short Public Announcements:
None.
Post -franchise role of the Telecommunications Commission:
Brenton suggested there were options to remain as a City commission or to become more of an
advisory board. Coleman said that an ad-hoc committee might be another option. Brenton
summarized that the Iowa City Telecommunications Commission (ICTC) was formed as part of
a franchise agreement and that a number of its powers and duties, listed in the ICTC's by-laws,
came from that agreement.
Pierce noted that the list of duties in the by-laws is long and that he felt there were enough
duties that would remain to make a case for the group to continue as a commission. He
suggested that the by-laws could be revised to include three or four clear duties the ICTC would
retain. Brenton agreed and said there were still plenty of issues on which the ICTC could
provide input.
Gowder recalled that when he began his time with the ICTC, he was surprised about the lack of
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authority held by it. He said that the one time he was glad the Commission existed was when
the group of residents working on creating mesh WiFi networks presented themselves at a
meeting. Gowder stated that the role of the ICTC, in whatever form it takes, should be
refocused on public engagement and telecommunications matters in which members of the
public have an interest.
Brenton said the ICTC could have a role in providing visibility to the need and benefit of having
a municipal broadband program. He said there were some hurdles and challenges that still
needed to be figured out. Brenton asked if there was a legal distinction between a commission
and an advisory board. Coleman said his understanding was that an advisory board could still
offer recommendations to the City Council, but that it would have more flexibility with regards to
the frequency of meetings and the number of members required to be present. He said he was
unsure as to how an advisory board and its members would be established but didn't think it
would require Council appointment. Brenton said that the flexibility of an advisory board would
benefit a group like the one working on mesh WiFi if membership was decided by the board.
Pierce said that it would be a good thing if a board could be officially recognized by the City
while gaining some flexibility in the way it operates.
Brenton asked if there are currently any other advisory boards within the City. Drager
mentioned the Community Police Review Board (CPRB). Pierce said he knew someone who
needed to apply for appointment to the CPRB.
Coleman referred to the memo he wrote to the Commission that was included in the meeting
packet and said there were likely remaining questions about the options for redefining the
group. Brenton said he would like to know how the responsibilities might change if the group
became an advisory board versus remaining as a commission. Brenton wondered who would
be responsible for modifying the by-laws. Gowder pointed out that it is stated within the current
by-laws that the ICTC can vote on amendments. Coleman wondered if an advisory board could
have by-laws or if they would be required, or if they would use guidelines instead. Brenton
expressed he would want to be sure the group wouldn't be giving anything up by shifting from
being a commission to an advisory board.
Pierce said the City's website lists boards, commissions, and committees and suggested that an
existing board could provide some insight into what the differences are between a board and a
commission. Brenton said that a committee would likely be more focused, such as one for
municipal broadband. He suggested that the group could even make a recommendation that
such a committee be formed. Pierce said that issues such as affordability and access of
Internet and television could benefit from a board, commission, or committee that would focus
on them. Brenton said that if the group remained a commission, perhaps it could include
access and affordability of services as one of its missions listed within revised by-laws.
Brenton asked if the ICTC would continue to receive information about telecommunications
complaints even though the local franchise agreement had expired. Coleman said that the
City's Cable TV Office would continue to receive complaints and work to facilitate resolutions by
connecting with staff from local service providers.
Brenton and Pierce expressed they would be interested in knowing if City Council had any
particular goals or a vision for the redefining of the group. Pierce suggested that once the group
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had come up with a proposal, it could be presented to Council in hopes of coming up with
something that works for both entities. Brenton asked, in a situation where the ICTC would
remain as a commission, whether the group would be able to amend the by-laws or if the
Council would want to play a part in revisions. Brenton suggested that once some of these
questions are answered, the Commission could likely make a decision at its next meeting.
Coleman said he would inquire about how the process of making a proposal to the Council
would work once the group had come to a conclusion.
Pierce stated that he is still willing to attend City Council meetings from time to time in order to
keep the Council updated on the activities of the Commission and to receive feedback from the
Council.
Consumer Issues:
Brenton noted there was a cable relocation issue in the Cable Complaints report that was not
yet resolved. Coleman said the cable was present, but that he had learned it may not be buried
until the first part of 2019 due to tight construction schedules as winter approaches. Brenton
mentioned that the report referred to boring rather than trenching for getting the cable in the
ground. Coleman said he was unsure as to what the specific situation was with the location, but
that one possibility could be that there is some kind of rock formation the cable needs to pass
through.
Gowder asked if there was any compensation offered for situations where a cable must be
temporarily placed on top of someone's lawn. Coleman said he did not believe that
compensation was typically involved.
Gowder asked about the issue in the report dealing with a customer's unexplainable high data
usage and whether it was for the same customer that had presented the problem several
months ago. Coleman said it was for the same customer and that this was the first time since
then that he had heard of a recurrence of the issue. Gowder said it was interesting that the
customer received a warning notification for high data use five days after her billing period
ended and wondered if there was some kind of database problem. Gowder said that the
technician's suggestion for clearing the customer's cache and cookies would not likely make a
difference in the notifications sent by Mediacom.
Mediacom Report:
Coleman reported that he had not received any information from Mediacom.
Local Access Reports:
Drager said the past month had been very busy with recordings of Book Festival and Witching
Hour events.
Coleman referred to the hard copy of a report submitted by Public Access Television that did not
make it into the packet in time.
City Cable TV Office Report:
Coleman referred to the report the Cable TV Office had submitted in the meeting packet and
added that Cable staff had recorded some Book Fest panels. He also mentioned that he had
set up a live stream of the recent University of Iowa Homecoming parade from a window in the
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Cable TV Office. Coleman said that there was a decent amount of engagement with the stream
on the City's Facebook page. Coleman said that live streams have become a useful tool in the
City's toolkit for getting messages out to the community. All five of the League of Women
Voters candidate forums recorded by City Channel 4 were live streamed.
Coleman said his office had recently recorded the Iowa City Fire Department's Fire Prevention
Week performance at a local school.
Adjournment:
Gowder moved and Pierce seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment was at 6:05 p.m.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
12 -MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD
(x) = Present
(o) = Absent
(o/c) = Absent/Called (Excused)
Gowder
Bergus
Brenton
Johnk
11/27/2017
x
x
x
x
vacant
11/30/2017
x
o/c
x
x
vacant
Special meeting
01/22/2018
vacant
Meeting not held
due to lack of
quorum.
02/26/2018
x
x
x
x
vacant
03/26/2018
x
x
x
x
vacant
Pierce
04/23/2018
x
x
x
x
x
05/21/2018
x
o/c
x
x
x
06/25/2018
x
x
x
o/c
x
07/23/2018
vacant
vacant
Meeting not held
due to lack of
quorum.
08/27/2018
vacant
vacant
Meeting not held
due to lack of
quorum.
9/24/2018
x
vacant
x
vacant
x
Paterson
10/22/2018
x
o
x
vacant
x
(x) = Present
(o) = Absent
(o/c) = Absent/Called (Excused)